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Ajay Devgn starrer Maidaan gets new release date; to hit the big screen on February 17, 2023

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Ajay Devgn’s next film Maidaan , the true story of the unknown hero, Syed Abdul Rahim, who brought glory to India is all set to release on 17th February 2023. Directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, Maidaan also features Priyamani, Gajraj Rao and the well-known Bengali actor Rudranil Ghosh. Inspired by the incredible true story of Syed Abdul Rahim, Maidaan will showcase the journey of one of the finest coaches that emerged from India, the one who put India on the global map. Experience the true story of an unknown hero, Syed Abdul Rahim who brought glory to India. #Maidaan releasing on 17th February, 2023. @pillumani @raogajraj @ActorRudranil @iAmitRSharma @arrahman @manojmuntashir @SaiwynQ @writish @BoneyKapoor @akash77 @JoyArunava — Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) October 1, 2022 Produced by Zee Studios, Boney Kapoor, Akash Chawla, and Arunava Joy Sengupta, the screenplay and dialogues are written by Saiwyn Quadras and Ritesh Shah respectively. The film will also release i

Asha Parekh receives Dada Saheb Phalke Award at National Film Awards: ‘The recognition comes to me just one day before my 80th birthday’

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Veteran actress Asha Parekh was conferred with the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award at the 68 th National Film Awards held at Vigyan Bhawan. The awards were delayed by a year due to the pandemic. The 79-year-old actress was honoured with the prestigious award by President Droupadi Murmu. Asha Parekh said, “It is a huge honour to have received the Dada Saheb Phalke award. It makes me very grateful that the recognition comes to me just one day before my 80th birthday. This is the best honour I could get from the Government of India. I would like to thank the jury for the recognition that they have bestowed upon me, my long journey and fulfilling the journey in the film industry.” She is the recipient of the award for the year 2020. She added, “Our film industry is the best place to be in. And I would like to suggest to the youngsters who are in this industry to have perseverance, determination, discipline, and to be grounded, and I congratulate all the awardees tonight.’ Last yea

EXID’s Hani to star in coming of age series Fantasy Spot

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South Korean singer actress Hani, member of female pop group EXID, is confirmed to star in new Coupang Play series titled Fantasy Spot. The drama is currently slated to premiere sometime later this year. According to Korean tabloid Soompi, Fantasy Spot will tell the story of women in their twenties who want to “live properly” and “feel properly.” On September 30, Hani’s agency Sublime Artist Agency officially announced, “Actress Ahn Heeyeon [Hani’s given name] has been cast in Coupang Play’s series ‘Fantasy Spot.’” The statement continued, “Following the wide variety of roles she’s played in her projects up until now, she is preparing to make yet another new and different transformation, so please give her lots of anticipation and love.” Per the report, Hani will star as Son Hee Jae, a young, warm-hearted woman who wants to get to know and understand herself properly. When she unexpectedly winds up in charge of a podcast, she finds herself changing as she contemplates love once ag

Samantha Ruth Prabhu gets herself a Hindi coach

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu, post her separation from actor Naga Chaitanya, is making every effort to find a foothold in Bollywood. Classy networking with influential Bollywood figures like Karan Johar and Akshay Kumar has not yielded any tangible results yet. There are unconfirmed reports of Samantha being signed up by producer Dinesh Vijan for a Hindi film. However, there is no official announcement on this. While waiting for Bollywood to embrace her, Samantha has now begun to take Hindi lessons. A close friend of hers in Mumbai reveals, “Sam can speak in Hindi, more fluently than Katrina Kaif . But she needs to work on her accent. For that, she has hired a coach. I think she needs to speak in Hindi in the Amazon web series  The Citadel .” Samantha apparently plays a North Indian character in the web series The Citadel . Also Read:  Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Dev Mohan starrer Shaakuntalam to now release the film in 3D; new release to be announced soon from Latest Bollywood News | Hind

Armor Wars: Marvel's c spin-off series starring Don Cheadle now being re-developed as a feature film

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Marvel’s Armor Wars, which was originally developed as a Disney+ series, is now being retooled and moved forward as a feature. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the move essentially pushes back the title further down the development slate. Sources say the studio was committed in getting the story told the right way and, in that process, realized that a feature was better suited for the project. Like all Marvel movies, it is intended for a theatrical release. The project, first announced back in 2020, will see Don Cheadle reprise his MCU role of Colonel James “Rhodey” Rhodes, aka War Machine. Marvel had previously aimed to begin production in 2023, though the team was reportedly notified on Thursday of the project’s shift in direction. Yassir Lester is still on board write a feature script for the film. No director has been officially attached to the project. As the report notes, plot details are still being hushed although it was brought up earlier this month at Disney’s D23 Exp

Squid Game star Lee Jung Jae’s directorial debut film Hunt to be screened at London East Asia Film Festival

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South Korean star Lee Jung Jae, who rose to global fame through Netflix thriller series Squid Game, is on his way to mark his directorial debut through espionage film Hunt. According to Korea JoongAng Daily, Lee Jung Jae’s directorial debut film, which he produced, wrote the script for, directed and starred in, has been selected to open the 7th London East Asia Film Festival, which takes place from October 19 to 30. Lee will also attend the red-carpet event for the festival that will take place at Leicester Square on October 19. Per the report, the festival’s organizing committee also announced Wednesday that there’ll be a special exhibition showcasing films that Lee has starred in, starting with Lee’s debut film The Young Man (1994), City of the Rising Sun (1999), The Housemaid (2010), Deliver Us From Evil (2020) and this year’s “Hunt.”  Meanwhile, the film’s distributor Megabox Plus M shared on Wednesday that the film will be available to stream on digital platforms such as Tvin

Squid Game star Jung Ho Yeon becomes the first Korean actor to feature in TIME magazine’s TIME100 NEXT 2022 list

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South Korean actress and model Jung Ho Yeon, who rose to global fame after Netflix thriller series Squid Game , created history by becoming the first Korean actor to be named on TIME magazine’s TIME100 NEXT 2022 list which was published Thursday. According to Korea JoongAng Daily, TIME100 NEXT aims to recognize 100 rising stars from across various industries, which the magazine deems to be “shaping the future and defining the next generation of leadership.” As per the report, Jung Ho Yeon was named in the “Phenoms” section of the list, which recognizes people who garnered phenomenal success and popularity in their fields. Euphoria 's Sydney Sweeney, NBA player Ja Morant, Bridgerton (2020) star Simone Ashely and singer SZA were also named in the list. Jun Ho Yeon became a breakout star appearing in the smash hit Netflix series Squid Game as Kang Sae Byeok. For her performance in the show, she won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a

Amitabh Bachchan film festival to be held in 17 cities across India to mark his 80th birthday; 11 iconic films to be screened at PVR Cinemas

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Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan will celebrate his 80 th birthday on October 11. Known for his mega movie star status and brilliant performances in films spanning decades, there will be a grand celebration in his honour. To mark his 80 th birthday, a film festival will be organised in October. The Film Heritage Foundation is organising a 4-day film festival starting from October 8 to October 11 to celebrate Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday. 11 iconic movies from his filmography will be screened at 22 screens in PVR Cinemas across 17 cities in India. The films that will be premiered are Don, Kaala Patthar, Kaalia, Kabhi Kabhie, Amar Akbar Anthony, Namak Halaal, Abhimaan, Deewar, Mili, Satte Pe Satta and Chupke Chupke . Apart from this, a special exhibition of Amitabh Bachchan memorabilia will also be held at PVR Cinemas at Juhu in Mumbai. It will be organised by SMM Ausaja. Film Heritage Foundation is a not-for-profit organization set up by Shivendra Singh Dungarpur in 2014. It is

Saif Ali Khan and Hrithik Roshan starrer Vikram Vedha sees wide release across 5640 screens worldwide

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The highly anticipated Vikram Vedha , Hindi remake of Tamil film with the same name, has finally hit theatres today. The film, which was originally headlined by R Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi, stars Saif Ali Khan and Hrithik Roshan in the lead roles. The action-packed thriller has been one of the most awaited remakes of the year. With the film releasing in over 100 countries, the screen count details are out. The film has the largest international distribution for a Hindi film, with a record-breaking 100+ countries worldwide. Apart from the major markets like North America, the U.K., the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand, the film has been released in 22 countries across Europe, 27 countries in Africa and non-traditional countries like Japan, Russia, Israel and Latin American nations such as Panama and Peru. Vikram Vedha ’s final screen count is 4007 in India and 1633 in 104 countries. The film has been released on over 5640 screens worldwide today. Vikram Vedha is an action-

Bigg Boss 16: Salman Khan-hosted show to have four bedrooms for the first time

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A few days away from its premiere, Colors’ Bigg Boss 16,  hosted by Salman Khan,   has sparked incredible excitement with its theme ‘Game badlega kyunki BIGG BOSS khud khelega’. While viewers wait for the big reveal of the house every year, this season will see an unexpected twist as the house will have four bedrooms for the first time ever! Yes, you read it right! Enlivening the grand circus era and designed by Omung Kumar B. and Vanita Omung Kumar, the four bedrooms namely the 'Fire Room', 'Black And White Room', 'Cards Room', and 'Vintage Room'. What these rooms have in store for the contestants remains to be seen! The elaborate set-up of the bedrooms also stirs speculation about what the contestants must overcome to earn them. How will they earn these rooms and what BIGG BOSS has in store for them will be fun to witness as the master of the house will also play the game. At the press conference event, Salman Khan announced the first contestant, h

Nimrat Kaur and Radhika Madan starrer 'Happy Teachers Day' begins shooting in Pune

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Bollywood actress Nimrat Kaur is one of the most talented actresses in the industry and her recent role in Dasvi gained her a lot of appreciation. Playing the wife of an uneducated politician, who eventually must take over his political domination after some unseen events take place, Nimrat showcased an impressive facet of her acting. She is back with another unique role in Happy Teachers Day . Dinesh Vijan presents Happy Teachers Day will take the audience on an unforgettable ride with the portrayal of the struggles of teachers. The recently released teaser of the film gave a ‘Hatke’ vibe and the fans quite let out their eagerness to watch it. The film stars Nimrat Kaur and Radhika Madan in lead roles and is one awaited film coming from Maddock Production. Taking to her social media handle, the actress shared a photo featuring a clapboard. Meanwhile, giving it a short caption, she wrote, “Happy Day 1 from the set of Happy Teachers’ Day!!” Many of her followers wish her luck in th

Deadpool 3: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman explain the existence of Wolverine in the MCU in hilarious way

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After making their surprise announcement on Wednesday that Wolverine will be a part of Deadpool 3 , Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman recently touched upon one of the major questions that might have popped into most of the fans' heads – How is Jackman’s Wolverine alive after Logan in the MCU is not? The third installment of Marvel's X-rated superhero film will mark both Reynolds aka Deadpool and Jackman aka Wolverine's MCU debut. As Collider notes, the first two Deadpool movies were developed while Fox was still an independent company, and the Mutants were not part of the MCU. In a new hilarious video shared on social media, the longtime buddies addressed all timeline concerns about their upcoming film before it hits theaters September 6, 2024. "I had a lot of questions. I'm sure you had a lot of questions, but rest assured, we're going to answer them right now," Jackman says in the clip. "Like, for example, how is Wolverine alive after Logan?"

Ranveer Singh hints at doing a movie with Deepika Padukone soon; says, “There is a sweet surprise for everyone”

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Known as one of the ‘it’ couples of Bollywood, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have been one of the fan favourites. While ‘DeepVeer’ fans as they like to call themselves, are excited about seeing them together on social media and other platforms, Ranveer’s recent confession comes as good news to them. The actor, who recently attended FICCI Frames 2022, hinted at doing a film with his wife soon and needless to say, fans are thrilled about this piece of news. Ranveer Singh discussed a wide range of topics when he attended FICCI Frames 2022. He was asked about his relationship with Deepika Padukone. Fans were also inquisitive about their next onscreen appearance. For the uninitiated, the couple was last seen in ’83 as real-life cricketer Kapil Dev and his wife Romi Dev. It was their first onscreen role as a couple after their marriage. Responding to the question, Ranveer asserted that they will catch a glimpse of him with wife Deepika soon and referred to it as a ‘sweet surprise’. H

Is Rashmika Mandanna Kartik Aaryan’s leading lady in Aashiqui 3?

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Rashmika Mandanna’s onscreen chemistry with Allu Arjun in Pushpa - The Rise was one of the major factors in the film’s blockbuster success. The actress who’s foray into Bollywood is much talked about, seems to have found her ‘perfect partner’ in the Hindi film industry. The buzz is that Rashmika has beaten all the other hopefuls to become Kartik’s co-star in Aashiqui 3. Though there is no official announcement yet, a close source says that Rashmika has beaten the other actresses coveting the role to this project. “Kartik and Rashmika are a fresh pair. Kartik has done films with Kriti Sanon, Kiara Advani and even Ananya Panday. He needs to be paired with new faces. The ad that Kartik and Rashmika did together is a rage. There is a population out there waiting to see them together in a full-fledged film,” says the source. Also Read:  Kartik Aaryan and Rashmika Mandanna come together for Wow Skincare; fans want them cast in Aashiqui 3 from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News

Dia Mirza backs Greendigo as a strategic investor and brand ambassador

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Greendigo, a three-year-old brand focussing on offering organic clothing options for babies has partnered with actor Dia Mirza. Mom, actress, producer, social worker, and long-time champion for sustainability, Dia Mirza, managed by Exceed Entertainment, has chosen to back Greendigo as the brand echoes deeply with her own eco-friendly and conscious lifestyle. The actor has stepped in as Strategic Investor and Brand Ambassador for the female-founded, sustainability-driven, baby clothing brand. She and her team at Exceed Entertainment strongly believe that the future of our little ones is directly dependent on the choices that we as parents make today. Staying true to the belief, the team together has set out on a mission to partner with like-minded businesses that can affect changes at multiple levels under Dia’s tutelage and allegiance to a safer and healthier environment. Greendigo, an SDGs-compliant business is a very effective and logical chapter in her already existing eco-sphere

Samantha Ruth Prabhu takes Hindi dialect training for Indian adaptation of Russo Brothers' Citadel

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu has always won the audiences over with her presence on-screen and it all comes from her dedication to her craft. The actress is leaving no stone unturned in her preparation for Citadel . According to a source, "For her upcoming project, Citadel and a few others too, Samantha has been taking Hindi dialect training for a while. She is working with a very reputed dialect coach and tutor, who has previously trained the best of the best in the industry." Citadel , produced by Russo Brothers, will have an Indian version starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead roles. It will be directed by director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK. The American series stars Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden and is expected to air in 2023. On the work front, Samantha Ruth Prabhu has an exciting slate of projects ahead including  Citadel, Shaakuntalam ,  Kushi , and  Yashoda . ALSO READ: Samantha Ruth Prabhu begins training with experts for Citadel in US;

Park Seo Joon and Han So Hee starrer Gyeongseong Creature to be a Netflix K-drama; Wi Ha Joon and Claudia Kim join the series

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Netflix is set to bring Gyeongseong Creature to viewers around the globe. The thriller series follows individuals going up against monstrous creatures that were born out of human greed. Set in the spring of 1945, in the city of Gyeongseong, the series is highly anticipated due to the sheer amount of talent tied to it. Park Seo Joon, who received acclaim for his roles in the dramas Itaewon Class and What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim , and Han So Hee of My Name fame will headline the project. Park Seo Joon plays Jang Tae Sang – the head of merchant marketplace Golden Jade House who is the wealthiest, most well-connected person in Gyeongseong. Tae Sang is someone who puts money before justice, but all that changes when he crosses paths with Yun Chae Ok while investigating a series of missing person cases. Han So Hee plays Yun Chae Ok – a famous bounty hunter who can track down missing people, even ones who are dead. Chae Ok possesses a sharp eye and agile survival skills learned from

Ryan Reynolds announces Deadpool 3 coming in 2024; Hugh Jackman to return as Wolverine

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It’s official. Deadpool 3 starring Ryan Reynolds is set for a 2024 release in theatres. Not only is the actor returning with the role, but he also brings along Hugh Jackman with him. The Wolverine star is set to reprise the iconic character, who died in the 2017 film Logan . The announcement was made on Tuesday. “Hey everyone, we’re extremely sad to have missed D23, but we’ve been working very hard on the next Deadpool film for a good long while now,” Reynolds says in a hilarious announcement video, referencing the D23 Expo which took place in Anaheim in California in early September. “I’ve had to really search my soul on this one. His first appearance in the MCU obviously needs to feel special. We need to stay true to the character, and find new depth, motivation, and meaning. Every Deadpool needs to stand out and stand apart. It’s been an incredible challenge that has forced me to reach down deep inside. And I…I have nothing. Yeah, just completely empty up here. And terrifying.

Bigg Boss 16: Salman Khan gets irritated due to quitting rumours; says the channel is ‘majboor’ to take him as the host

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Salman Khan is once again taking his hosting duties. The actress is set to return to the TV screens with the 16 th season of the reality show, Bigg Boss . The official announcement of Bigg Boss 16 was made on Tuesday at a grand press conference in Mumbai. During the event, the actor spoke about the speculations about him not returning as the host of the reality show. Addressing the claims at the press conference on Tuesday, Salman Khan said, “I also get irritated sometimes and tell this to people that I don’t want to do the show. But these people are majboor to take me. If not me, who then. However, if it was on them, they wouldn’t come to me. Main khud apne paas na jaun. But inke paas option nahi hai.” When asked what brings him back to the show each season, he added, “Bahut kuch sekhne ko milta hai (I get to learn a lot). I get to meet so many people and whenever everyone goes off track, I like getting them back on the right way. I protect the bullied and bully the ones who bull

Deepika Padukone recuperating after being rushed to hospital following uneasiness

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Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone was rushed to Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital on Monday night, September 26. The actress reportedly complained of uneasiness. The actress is currently recuperating after numerous tests were done which took half a day. The report in Pinkvilla suggested that it was a taxing situation due to which she was taken to the hospital. “The actress faced quite a taxing situation and was immediately hospitalized. Fortunately, Deepika is feeling better now,” the report read. The actress’ team is yet to release an official statement regarding her health. In June 2022, it was reported that Deepika Padukone had complained of an increased heart rate and was in Hyderabad for the shoot of Project K alongside Prabhas. The actress was admitted to Kamineni Hospital for proper check-up. Meanwhile, on the work front, Deepika Padukone was last seen in Gehraiyaan with Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday and Dhairya Karwa. The film, helmed by Shakun Batra, was released on A

Bigg Boss 16: Salman Khan addresses his Rs. 1000 crore fees; says ‘have so many expenses like lawyers’ fees’

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Superstar Salman Khan is set to return with the 16 th season of the reality show, Bigg Boss . At an official announcement on Tuesday in a press conference, Khan actor announced the first contestant, his Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan co-star Abdu Rozik. Ahead of the official event, reports claimed that this season, Salman returns with massive remuneration. He has reportedly charged Rs. 1000 crore as his fees. Addressing the reports at the press conference on Tuesday, Salman Khan said, “I was going to return the money I didn’t get only." He cracked up saying, “If I get this amount, I won’t work the rest of my life. There will come a day when I will get paid this amount. Even if I get paid this amount, I have so many such expenses wherein… Lawyer’s fees and all.” He continued, “(My fees) is not so much. It’s not even 1/4th of this amount." He jokingly added that the amount quoted in such reports is noticed by ED and IT departments as well and then when they come and check, the

Bigg Boss 16: Salman Khan announces Tajik singer Abdu Rozik as the first contestant

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Superstar Salman Khan is set to return with the 16 th season of the reality show, Bigg Boss. At an official announcement on Tuesday in a grand press conference, the actor announced the first contestant, his Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan co-star Abdu Rozik. Abdu Rozik is a Tajik singer, who is a sensation on social media and lives in Dubai. “It is great, he does not understand Hindi but can sing Hindi songs," Salman said as Abdu entered the stage singing ‘ Dil Deewana ’ from Maine Pyar Kiya . They spoke about what happens once you enter the house. While Rozik insisted one can expect a lot of drama, Salman Khan said that romance stars in the house first before the drama begins. Talking about his entry into the house, Abdu said at the event, “I am very happy. I am excited to go inside the house. I love everyone and please support me.” Gauahar Khan, the former winner of Bigg Boss, hosted the event on Tuesday. Bigg Boss will premiere on October 1 and the introduction to the contestan

House of the Dragon star Emma D'Arcy says relationship between Rhaenyra and her uncle Daemon is ‘a grooming scenario’

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House of the Dragon star Emma D'Arcy, who recently took over the role of Rhaenyra Targaryen after a ten-year time jump in episode six, spoke about the "grooming" relationship between her character Rhaenyra and her uncle Daemon. According to Insider, D'Arcy – who replaced Milly Alcock for the role – told the Independent tabloid that the problem with their relationship was more to do with their age gap rather than their blood relation as Rhaenyra was around 15 years old while Daemon is 31. "This is essentially a grooming scenario," the 30-year-old actor said. "The idea that a teenage girl is in any way able to consent to that sexual interaction is a mess. There is no way that power can be equally distributed in that relationship." During Alcock’s time as the Princess, Rhaenyra has a sexually-charged relationship with her uncle which almost results in the pair having sex in episode four. Despite horrifying viewers with depictions of incest, the e

Armageddon Time submits Anne Hathaway for Oscar consideration in Supporting Actor category with Jeremy Strong and Anthony Hopkins

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Period drama film Armageddon Time – which is being well received by the critiques – has reportedly submitted Anne Hathaway’s name for Oscar consideration in Supporting Actor category. According to Variety, two-time Oscar nominee Anne Hathaway, who plays the devoted mother Esther, was one of the actors who seemed to straddle the line between lead and supporting, and she will be seeking the latter. Additionally for supporting actor, Emmy winner Jeremy Strong ( Succession ) will also compete for the award alongside a long list of veterans including his co-star Anthony Hopkins who portrays the wise and loving grandfather Aaron. Per the report, Jaylin Webb will also be presented as a supporting player for his debut in the feature film. His co-star Banks Repeta, who plays the young Paul, will be the sole actor submitted for lead consideration. The coming-of-age story is also seeking recognition in the technical races: production design (Happy Massee and Teri Bella), cinematography (Dar

Neha Kakkar-Falguni Pathak row: Sona Mohapatra speaks on people calling their tiff a ‘publicity stunt’; call it ‘silly’

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Amid all the chaos around the remake version of ‘O Sajna’ , Neha Kakkar and Falguni Pathak playing Garba and Dandiya have left netizens confused. For the unversed, days after the release of the Neha Kakkar track, Falguni Pathak slammed the makers of the song while revealing that she wanted to sue them. While the debate on the matter is making rounds on the internet, singer Sona Mohapatra has jumped into the conversation and defended her contemporaries.  Before voicing her opinion, the ‘Ambarsariya’ singer shared a tweet bashing Bollywood music. In her tweet, Sona wrote, “the constant showcasing of a lack of courage to back new compositions, songwriters, disrespecting creators, writers has destroyed the fabric of what made #Bollywood music culturally relevant.The horror of the Sri Lankan ‘Manike Mage’ remade, case in point2. Puke worthy for me.” The ‘Jiya Laage Na’ singer shared another tweet, in which she addressed Neha Kakkar and Falguni Pathak’s feud while commenting on peo

Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, and Om Raut to have grand launch for Adipurush teaser and poster in Ayodhya on October 2

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Filmmaker Om Raut is gearing up for Adipurush . Starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan and Sunny Singh, the film has grabbed the eyeballs since its inception. After a long wait, the much-anticipated teaser and poster of the film are set to be unveiled on 2nd October on the bank of Sarayu in the holy land of Lord Ram, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The grand event will be graced with the presence of superstar Prabhas and Kriti Sanon along with director Om Raut and producer Bhushan Kumar. The film is based on the epic of Ramayana, showcasing the triumph of good over evil. This religious town in Uttar Pradesh is also the birthplace of Lord Ram, making the location much more relevant for this grand event. The poster, as well as the teaser, will reflect the scale of the film. The film is based on the Hindu epic Ramayana. Produced by T-Series Films and Retrophiles, the film features Prabhas as Lord Ram, while Kriti plays the role of Janaki (Sita). It also stars Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh and

Khatron Ke Khiladi 12: Tushar Kalia turns winner; Mr. Faisu becomes first runner up

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Khatron Ke Khiladi 12 has finally found its winner. While the finalists included choreographer Tushar Kalia, internet sensation and TV actress Jannat Zubair, popular television star Rubina Dilaik, TV actor Mohit Malik, and vlogger Mr. Faisu. After a strong competition, Tushar finally held the trophy and also won Rs. 20 lakhs as well as a car after turning winner for the stunt-based reality show. Mr. Faisu earned the place of the first runner-up. Tushar Kalia took to Instagram to share a photo of him kissing the trophy and thanked the audience for all the love and support he received from them. On the other hand, the official Instagram page of Colors Channel shared a series of photos marking his epic win on the show as well as included photos where the host Rohit Shetty was presenting him the coveted trophy. The finale episode showcased a tough competition from contestants, and it also had the team of the Rohit Shetty film Cirkus as its special guests. Ranveer Singh, Pooja Hegde and

Johnny Depp and U.K. libel case lawyer Joelle Rich reportedly dating but not exclusive

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Hollywood actor Johnny Depp is reportedly dating Joelle Rich, the lawyer who represented Depp in his 2018 libel lawsuit against The Sun. According to Page Six, earlier this week, it was reported that the Pirates of the Caribbean star has been romantically involved with Rich, one of the defense attorneys from his 2020 U.K. libel lawsuit against The Sun. As the report suggests, Depp isn’t exclusive with his lawyer-turned-girlfriend. The London-based lawyer represented Depp when he sued The Sun for calling him a "wife-beater" in a news article on former-wife Amber Heard's allegations of domestic violence. Depp lost the case with a judge ruling it's "substantially true" he abused Amber Heard on multiple occasions. His team soon filed to appeal the ruling, but the claim was denied in March 2021. While Rich did not represent Depp in his defamation lawsuit against Heard in the U.S. earlier this summer, she did make several appearances at the courtroom during th

Don’t Worry Darling crew denies screaming matches between Olivia Wilde and Florence Pugh on the sets of the film

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A group of 40 crew members, that worked on the production of Don't Worry Darling, issued a joint statement on Saturday denying the reports of tensions between director Olivia Wilde and star Florence Pugh on the set of the psychological thriller. According to Entertainment Weekly, allegations that Olivia Wilde and Florence Pugh got into a "screaming match" on set are "complete false," according to the crew members, which include writer and producer Katie Silberman, producer Miri Yoon, costume designer Arianne Phillips, and director of photography Matthew Libatique. "As a crew, we've avoided addressing the absurd gossip surrounding the movie we're so proud of, but feel the need to correct the anonymous 'sources' quoted in a recent article," Silberman and co. said in a joint statement issued to People. "Any allegations about unprofessional behavior on the set of Don't Worry Darling are completely false." Olivia Wilde, &q

Rihanna confirms to headline 2023 Super Bowl halftime show in February

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Global popstar Rihanna confirmed she will be headlining the next Super Bowl Halftime Show for Super Bowl LVII. The nine-time Grammy winner shared a picture of an NFL-branded football on her Instagram, hunting that she will be performing at the next Halftime Show. The show is set to take place at the State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by badgalriri (@badgalriri) According to Variety, Roc Nation also officially confirmed the singer’s participation through a statement released on Sunday. The game, which typically draws one of the biggest single TV audiences of the year, is scheduled to be played at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on February 12. Following the announcement, Jay-Z – who is also part of organizing the massive NFL halftime showcase – said Sunday, “Rihanna is a generational talent, a woman of humble beginnings who has surpassed expectations at every tur

Akshay Kumar starrer Ram Setu to release in theatres on THIS date; makers to release the ‘first glimpse’

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Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar's last three releases, Bachchhan Paandey, Samrat Prithviraj and Raksha Bandhan, failed to create magic at the box office. However, the actor is already looking forward to his Diwali release in theatres after Cuttputlli was released on Disney+ Hotstar earlier this month. And, now, the makers have announced the release date of the upcoming film. Taking to his verified social media handle, Khiladi Kumar shared a poster featuring him along with the release date written on it, which is October 25, 2022. Meanwhile, in the caption, the actor gave an update to his fans as he wrote, “Come join us and be a part of this exciting journey…/ Worldwide first glimpse of Ram Setu, today at 12 noon”, in Hindi.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) In less than 30 minutes, the announcement post has garnered over 123k likes. On the other hand, the comments section is flooded with reaction