Nayanthara hasn’t said yes yet to Atlee’s Shah Rukh Khan starrer

There are reports all across the internet that Tamil superstar Nayanthara is making her Bollywood debut alongside Shah Rukh Khan in Tamil director Atlee’s first Hindi film. The film is supposedly titled Sankee (meaning, obnoxious) and it is not a remake of a Tamil film but an original.

So far so cool. Now one hears that Nayanthara who is known as Tamil’s cinema only female superstar, would be making her debut with SRK in the Atlee film. Atlee and Nayanthara had collaborated on Bigil in Tamil in 2018, a football film starring Vijay.

However it seems unlikely that she would jump at this opportunity to go pan-India without being sure of her role being substantial. Sources from the Tamil industry call this news “jumping the gun”

One of Nayanthara’s directors told me, “She is in no hurry to do a Bollywood film. Of course she will do one. But the role has to justify her presence. She has not said yes to the Atlee project. I think he is still writing it. Once he completes the script, only then would we know if her presence in justified by the script. Until then it is just a rumour and not a news report.”

Also Read: Nayanthara in talks to star opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Atlee’s upcoming film

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SCOOP: Ahan Shetty to play the lead in Aashiqui 3?

Even without a single release to his credit Suniel Shetty’s son Ahan is going places. Says a source close to the Shettys, “Ahan has completed his debut film Tadap with producer Sajid Nadiadwala. All the work is done. They are waiting for the theatres to open before announcing the date.”

Ahan has now been finalized to play the lead in Mahesh Bhatt’s Aashiqui 3, the third film in the Bhatts’ super-successful Aashiqui franchise which will go on the floors next year. “After the full-on action in Tadap, Ahan wanted to prove himself in an emotional romantic theme. Aashiqui 3 will give him just the vehicle that he needs to prove his versatility,” a source close to the Shettys informs me.

This source dismisses reports that Ahan is doing a film with Akshay Kumar. “There is absolutely no truth to this rumour. It is too early for Ahan to share screen space with a superstar like Akshay,” the source informs firmly.

Also Read: Akshay Kumar and Ahan Shetty to come together for Sajid Nadiadwala’s next

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High Court disposes of Kangana Ranaut’s passport renewal plea as application needs corrections

The Bombay High Court on June 28 disposed of Kangana Ranaut's plea seeking to renew her passport after authorities told her application needs some corrections. The Passport Authority's counsel also assured that it would decide her application expeditiously.

According to Live Law India, "A bench of Justices SS Shinde and Revati Mohite Dere specifically constituted to adjudicate the issue heard Kangana's petition. Additional Solicitor General Anil Singh for the Passport Authority submitted that Kangana's renewal application doesn't mention correct facts. He said only FIRs were pending against the actor, not 'criminal cases,' as wrongly stated by her in her passport application. The ASG further said that the Passport Authority is willing to consider her passport renewal application in accordance with the Passport Act/rules/ procedure, expeditiously, if her advocate was willing to make a statement in the regard."

Last year, casting director Munawar Ali Sayyed filed a complaint alleging Kangana Ranaut and Rangoli Chandel tried to create a communal divide. The FIR was registered for offences punishable under Sections 153 A, 295 A, 124 A r/w 34 of IPC. According to Live Law India, the casting director referred "to instances wherein Kangana and Rangoli's tweets were allegedly communal. Her tweets on the lynching of Hindu Sadhus at Palghar, calling the BMC "Babur Sena" after her office was demolished, claiming that she is the first person to make a movie on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Rani Laxmi bai of Jhansi in an "Islam dominated industry", blaming Jamaatis for spreading Coronavirus etc are cited by the complainant alleging that Kangana tried to create hatred and communal tensions between Hindus and Muslims deliberately." Since then the sisters have moved Bombay High Court to quash the FIRs which was opposed by Sayyed.

On the professional front, Kangana Ranaut is geared up for her upcoming film Thalaivi, directed by A. L. Vijay.

ALSO READ: Kangana Ranaut moves Bombay High Court against authority’s objection to renew passport

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Himesh Reshammiya's next album 'Himesh Ke Dil Se' to feature Indian Idol sensation Sawai Bhatt in the first song of the album

Himesh Reshammiya has surely solidified his position as the music maestro in the industry with an acclaimed list of superhits the most recent being his album Surroor 2021 and Moods With Melodies. That's not all, the superhit machine has now announced the launch of his 3rd album from the label, Himesh Reshammiya Melodies titled 'Himesh Ke Dil Se' and has his fans on the edge of their seats waiting to hear more.

After launching two blockbuster albums, Surroor 2021 and Moods With Melodies, the 3rd album - Himesh Ke Dil Se will see the launch of the talented Indian Idol singer Sawai Bhatt in the albums first song. Surroor 2021's title track surpassed the milestone of 55 million views and 11 million audio streams in a few days of its release where as Tere Bagairr crossed 12 million views almost immediately post its launch. Known to always hone upcoming talent, Himesh had launched Pawandeep & Arunita in Tere Bagairr and now with Sawai Bhatt in Himesh Ke Dil Se's first song, he surely has set the bar high! Sawai Bhatt's eviction from Indian Idol has created quite a buzz as the singer has immense potential and an ethnic and rustic voice that touched the hearts of millions of music lovers. Fans from across the world voiced their opinions on his eviction including Amitabh Bachchan's granddaughter Navya Nanda posting on the same. During the show, Himesh Reshammiya has promised Sawai to give him his big break, and now delivering on his promise, the rockstar machine has created a beautiful melody for Sawai to croon to.

"After the super success of Surroor 2021 and Moods With Melodies, I felt that a new album was a must. Himesh Ke Dil Se will be an album in which I have positioned a lot of upcoming and promising talents like Sawai Bhatt and several others. The focus of this album is surely on the melody, voice of the singer, and the overall vibe which all music lovers will fall in love with, I promise. The tunes will be rich and 'raag' based but yet minimal for the common man to enjoy. The reaction to my latest tracks surely shows the audience's opinion and that the melody is back in an era of recreations and rich melodies which will be here to stay!" says Himesh Reshammiya on his 3rd album, Himesh Ke Dil Se.

The announcement of the release date will be out soon.

ALSO READ: “Success of Surroor title track and now the response to Tere Bagairr is a proof that the era of melody is back”- Himesh Reshammiya

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Akshay Kumar to romance Rakul Preet Singh in Bell Bottom director Ranjit Tiwari's next?

It seems like Rakul Preet Singh is on a signing spree. After Mayday, Thank God, Doctor G and Chhatriwali, Rakul Preet Singh has been signed on by Jackky Bhagnani for their next production - a film with Akshay Kumar again.

A source shared with Bollywood Hungama, "Jackky had taken three scripts to Akshay and he liked two of them. One was a Mudassar Aziz film which Rajkummar Rao might do now. The other was a film that Bell Bottom director Ranjit Tiwari is putting together. Akshay and Ranjit have worked together on Bell Bottom and when he heard the script, he loved it and immediately decided to do it. It's another inspiring tale and is expected to kickstart sometime this year. The film will have a short schedule and will be wrapped in around 35-40 days".

When they were scouting for the main lead, they zeroed in on Rakul. The source further said, "Although Shraddha Kapoor and Kiara Advani were also in talks, Rakul bagged the part. They feel the chemistry she has with Ajay Devgn doesn't look awkward on screen despite the age difference and she would be a complete fit for this role as well. Apparently, the team is now working on the schedule and modalities before locking everything."

ALSO READ: Akshay Kumar to begin shooting for Ranjit Tiwari’s next in United Kingdom from AugusT 

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Ranveer Singh starrer Cirkus’ digital rights acquired by Netflix; ZEE Network acquires satellite rights

After the success of Simmba that was released in 2018, director-actor duo Rohit Shetty and Ranveer Singh joined hands for the period comedy titled Cirkus. The film went on floors in November 2020 and also stars Pooja Hegde, Jacqueline Fernandez, Varun Sharma, and Johny Lever in prominent roles.

Bollywood Hungama had earlier reported that the makers are planning to release the film in theatres on December 31, 2021. While the makers are yet to officially announce the release date, the digital rights of the film have been acquired by the streaming giant Netflix. While the satellite rights have been acquired by Zee Network, the theatrical rights have been acquired by Reliance Entertainment.

The film is based on the classic play, The Comedy of Errors, which inspired the Gulzar cult comedy, Angoor and is set in the 1960s’.Ranveer Singh will be starring in a double role as the story is about a pair of identical twins who are separated at birth. Both of his characters will have attendants played by Varun Sharma. The four of them will eventually cross paths leading it to a classic case of mistaken identity and confusion.

The movie is produced by Reliance Entertainment and T-Series along with Rohit Shetty Picturez.

ALSO READ: Pooja Hegde on shooting for Cirkus with Rohit Shetty and Ranveer Singh-“I don’t think I have laughed so much on the set of a film”

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Vikrant Massey and Kriti Kharbanda starrer 14 Phere to premiere directly on ZEE5 in July

ZEE5 has consistently premiered outstanding Originals across genres and languages. Keeping the entertainment quotient high, ZEE5 brings yet another blockbuster release with 14 Phere, directed by Devanshu Singh, written by Manoj Kalwani, starring Vikrant Massey, Kriti Kharbanda, Gauhar Khan, amongst others, and produced by ZEE Studios.

Vikrant Massey (Sanjay) and Kriti Kharbanda (Aditi), who have been associated with ZEE5 earlier (Vikrant in Broken But Beautiful and Kriti in Taish) now bring a quirky, contemporary social comedy that promises to be a complete entertainer.

“I remember the first time I read the script of 14 Phere, it was everything I was looking for! Drama, emotion, relatability and a strong character. Aditi has become a part of my personality in more ways than one! I can’t wait for the audiences to watch the story unfold on ZEE5! Imagine the drama and chaos of a typical Indian wedding, and then multiply that by two! The viewers are surely in for a joyride!”, shares Kriti Kharbanda.

“‘14 Phere’ has been made for the Indian heartland filled with drama, comedy, quirkiness and a lot more. It will definitely be a great watch for families who can watch it together. It is highly relatable, and I hope the viewers thoroughly enjoy themselves when it premieres on ZEE5”, shares Vikrant Massey.

"After 'Chintu Ka Birthday', I was looking for a script that resonated with my sensibilities. Manoj Kalwani's 14 Phere is all of that and much more. It's an engaging story. A roller coaster ride that has its heart in the right place. It's a family entertainer with songs and values. I am very positive about the film warming hearts and making our audience smile. Excited for everyone to watch ‘14 Phere’ on ZEE5”, shares director Devanshu Singh.

14 Phere releases this July on ZEE5.

ALSO READ: Kriti Kharbanda is a vision in all-white; dons lace white bralette with shorts and shirt

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Anubhav Sinha, Bhushan Kumar and Hansal Mehta’s action -commercial thriller kickstarts today

Earlier this month on his birthday, filmmaker Anubhav Sinha announced a stellar lineup of films, in which he is collaborating with some of the best of Bollywood’s maverick directors. After collaborating on the critically acclaimed and commercial success - Thappad, Bhushan Kumar, and Anubhav Sinha have joined hands again for another ambitious project - an action commercial thriller - directed by the talented Hansal Mehta.

Hansal Mehta’s latest web series, Scam 1992- The Harshad Mehta story was a spectacular hit, being the topmost trending show on the digital platform. The maiden collaboration of the talented trio we hear is based on a true incident and has international origins. The untitled film produced by Anubhav Sinha and Bhushan Kumar directed by Hansal Mehta has been in the pre-production phase for the last few months.

According to sources, the film will see two fresh faces opposite each other in the film. The cast of the film is being kept under wraps and will be revealed soon. It will be exciting to see what is in store for the audiences and who these epic storytellers would be backing and bringing forth on the silver screen. The shoot for the film kick-starts from today and will be shot keeping all the COVID safety precautions in mind.

"The film has been in pre-production mode for some time now. Everything has been planned to keep in mind the ongoing situation, all the safety measures will be in place during the shoot. The two fresh faces have been handpicked and groomed by Anubhav and Hansal after months of gruelling sessions” said the source.

The film is jointly produced by Benaras Mediaworks, T-Series along with Mahana Films and directed by Hansal Mehta.

ALSO READ: Anubhav Sinha rings in his birthday with a stellar line up in 2021

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Boney Kapoor to remake Mammootty’s Malayalam film One in Hindi

Hindi remakes of South Indian films have become increasingly common in the last few years. Film producer Boney Kapoor recently acquired the rights to a popular Malayalam film that was released earlier this year. Kapoor has bought the rights to the political drama titled One starring Mammootty in the lead.

Mammootty essayed the role of a Chief Minister in the movie directed by Santhosh Vishwanath. As per reports, the Hindi remake will see a huge and dependable star playing the role essayed by Mammooty.

Meanwhile, Boney had also acquired the rights to the 2019 film Helen starring Anna Ben. He will start shooting for the film after wrapping up Ajay Devgn's Maidaan. He will also be backing the Hindi remake of the 2019 Tamil film Comali lined up with his son Arjun Kapoor.

Boney Kapoor is also remaking Hindi films in south languages. Actor Pawan Kalyan’s Vakeel Saab which was released recently was a remake of Pink and was backed by Boney Kapoor. He will also be remaking Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Article 15 in Tamil.

Reportedly, the Hindi remake of Mammootty's One will go on floors in the first half of 2022. One was released in April on Netflix.

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Pearl V Puri breaks his silence on alleged rape accusation for first time, says he trusts the law and judiciary of the country

In one of the shocking news, Television actor Pearl V Puri was arrested by Mumbai police for allegedly sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl in 2019. The victim's family accused the actor of the alleged rape of a minor. The actor was arrested, sent to judicial custody for 14 days and released on bail two weeks ago. For the first time since his arrest, the actor has finally spoken up and says he trusts the law will take its course.

In a statement released on his social media, Pearl V Puri said, "Life has its own way of testing people! I lost my nani ma few months back , then on her 17th day, I lost my dad post that my mother got diagnosed with cancer and then this ghastly accusation. Last couple of weeks were gruelling for me like a nightmare. I was, overnight, made to feel like a criminal. All of this in the midst of my mother's cancer treatment, it shattered my sense of security, making me feel helpless."

He further added, "I am still numb .... but I felt it's time to reach out to my friends, fans and well-wishers who've showered me with their love, support, and concern. Thank you for keeping faith in me and I am a firm believer of #Satyamevjayate. I trust in the Law, judiciary of my country & God up there. Please keep your dms coming!"

He captioned the post, "I feel blessed to have each one of y’all thank you for being my biggest strength. #teampvp."

 

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Pearl V Puri was booked under Sections 376 AB (punishment for rape of woman under 12 years of age) of the Indian Penal Code, and Sections 4 (punishment for penetrative sexual assault), 8 (punishment for sexual assault), 12 (punishment for sexual harassment), 19 (reporting of offences) and 21 (punishment for failure to report or record a case) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.

ALSO READ: Pearl V Puri case: Victim’s mother Ekta Sharma reveals why she has chosen to keep quiet; Divya Khosla Kumar questions her

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Jimmy Sheirgill-starrer crime thriller Collar Bomb about a police officer’s race against time to release on July 9

With a ticking bomb taking hold of his beloved town, can police officer Manoj Hesi win the race against time, catch the evil mastermind, protect innocent lives… and himself? Watch a perplexing mystery unfold in Collar Bomb, a high-stakes thriller that follows top cop Manoj Hesi as he strives to stop a suicide bomber from blowing up a school. Actor Jimmy Sheirgill brings his intensity and depth to the role of a police officer who is unwittingly being controlled by a mysterious individual spreading fear and terror among people. This fast-paced movie showcases talented actors, including Asha Negi, Rajshri Deshpande, Sparsh Shrivastav among others.

Written by Nikhil Nair and Directed by Dnyanesh Zoting the movie has the perfect mix of crime, thriller, action, mystery, and more. Jimmy Sheirgill takes centerstage as Manoj Hesi, coming back to a cop’s avatar after many years. Written by Nikhil Nair, and produced by Yoodlee Films and 3 Earth Entertainment, Collar Bomb releases on 9th July 2021 exclusively for subscribers of Disney+ Hotstar VIP and Disney+ Hotstar Premium under the banner of Disney+ Hotstar Multiplex.

Actor Jimmy Sheirgill said, “Collar Bomb is a really special project for me as it's a highly captivating thriller series about an unimaginable hostage situation. While I have portrayed the role of a police officer before, the role of SHO Manoj is much more intense, complex, and dark; and that allows me to play around with a range of complex emotions. The movie has multiple unexpected plot twists and shocking revelations that one would’ve never seen in any other whodunnit. The story will definitely keep viewers hooked and is a must watch for all those love mysteries.”

Director Dnyanesh Zoting said, “Collar Bomb is a twisted and explosive hostage rescue thriller. Jimmy Sheirgill has brilliantly portrayed the role of SHO Manoj Hesi, a good cop forced to do bad things. The story has a bewildering mystery, and the unpredictable plot twists that take place in the cop’s life will keep audiences on a hook. Nikhil Nair, the writer has beautifully crafted this masterpiece and I couldn’t have asked for a more engrossing story to direct. With Disney+ Hotstar VIP, we hope the movie reaches audiences who enjoy a good crime thriller and appreciate the movie.”

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Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani project to roll from September 2021

Actor Shahrukh Khan is back on the sets of the film Pathan, co-starring Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, after a hiatus due to the lockdown. The film began shooting last year but due to several restrictions the shooting came to a halt in March end. The actor has an array of films in the pipeline including an upcoming project by Rajkumar Hirani which apparently stars Taapsee Pannu but it hasn’t been confirmed yet.

According to a tabloid, the Rajkumar Hirani project will roll from September 2021 onwards and go on till January 2022. It seems like Taapsee Pannu has secured the female lead role. The entertaining comedy, set up against the backdrop of immigration, is written by Rajkumar Hirani and Kanika Dhillon.

On the professional front, Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up for the film Pathan. The actor has signed more than a couple of films and will shoot back-to-back for multiple projects. He also has Atlee’s next and well, a production Darlings with Alia Bhatt in the lead.

Also Read: Nayanthara in talks to star opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Atlee’s upcoming film

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Only 18 days to go for the release of Farhan Akhtar’s Toofaan and no signs of any promotions as yet

Farhan Akhtar has proved his worth not just as a director but also as an actor, producer and filmmaker. As an actor, his career got a boost with Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013), directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. The biopic of Milkha Singh managed to collect more than Rs. 100 crores at the box office. Hence, when Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Farhan Akhtar joined hands once again for Toofaan, it led to considerable excitement. While Bhaag Milkha Bhaag featured Farhan just as an actor, for Toofaan, he decided to step in as a co-producer as well, along with his partner Ritesh Sidhwani.

The sports film was all set to release on May 21 on Amazon Prime Video. However, in the first week of May, Farhan Akhtar announced that the makers have decided to postpone the film due to the deadly second wave of Covid-19 that was leading to extreme loss of lives in the country. Then on June 16, Toofaan’s July 16 release date was unveiled. Surprisingly, 18 days are left for the film to premiere on Amazon and till now, there’s no sign of promotions.

A trade expert says, “We can understand it’s a digital film. But even for such a movie, 3 weeks of promotional period is ideal. Hence, it’s bewildering why Toofaan’s promotions have not started as yet. Interestingly, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment earlier this year released Hello Charlie on Amazon Prime Video, on April 9. Its trailer announcement was made 19 days before and the trailer was unveiled 18 days before its premiere online. Since it was a small film, this strategy was understandable. But Toofaan is a biggie and needs time to reach out to people. Also, it has a couple of tracks like 'Jo Tum Aa Gaye', 'Todun Taak', 'Star Hai Tu', etc. These songs also need to go out.”

A source tells us, “It is said that the real reason why Toofaan was pushed ahead was that Amazon wanted to renegotiate the financials with producers Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. Hence the decision was taken to release on July 16.”

The source continues, “So it’s possible that since the deal has been signed at a lower amount, they don’t want to go all out with the promotions. Or maybe, the makers and Amazon are supremely confident and are sure that the product would do the talking. We’ll get to know once we see the film on July 16.”

An industry insider however rubbishes this notion, “Didn’t Sherni’s trailer release 16 days before its Amazon Prime premiere? Also, the teaser of Toofaan has been out. So audiences already know what the film is all about. I am sure before the weekend, Toofaan’s trailer will be released and the time period will be more than enough to create hype and awareness about the film. Viewers will be eager to see what Farhan Akhtar and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra have to offer this time, after the much-loved film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.”

Besides Farhan Akhtar, Toofaan also stars Mrunal Thakur, Paresh Rawal, Supriya Pathak Kapur, Hussain Dalal, Mohan Agashe and Darshan Kumaar.

NOTE: Post this article going live on Bollywood Hungama. Amazon Prime Video shared an announcement about the trailer release of Toofaan scheduled for June 30. Along with this, Amazon Prime Video also shared new posters of the film.

Also Read: Farhan Akhtar starrer Toofaan to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on July 16

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