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Aditya Dhar & Jio Studios at loggerheads over Vicky Kaushal in The Immortal Ashwatthama

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Just before the pandemic, Ronnie Screwvala announced that he would be making a modern-day superhero film, The Immortal Ashwatthama  bringing back the URI team of Aditya Dhar and Vicky Kaushal. In the pandemic, he backed out of the project due to budget issues and ever since then, Aditya Dhar has been making an attempt to revive the film with a new producer. He finally got Jio Studios on board the film, who green lit the script with a budget of Rs. 225 crores. However, in the latest development, Jio and Aditya Dhar are at loggerheads over casting of the film. "The initial male lead of The Immortal Ashwatthama was Vicky Kaushal. Jio felt that a film of this budget won't recover with the aforementioned cast. They requested Adi to bring in a fresh set of male and female lead, following which, Aditya Dhar narrated the script to Samantha, who agreed in principle to be a part of the film as female lead," revealed a source to Bollywood Hungama. Just when Aditya thought the i

EXCLUSIVE: Kartik Aaryan confesses that he visited Mannat as a Shah Rukh Khan fan when he first landed in Mumbai

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Kartik Aaryan, who is riding high on the success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 , has been garnering a lot of compliments. One amongst it was his comparison to Shah Rukh Khan. The actor’s recent success was compared to the humongous success of the Badshah Khan who has managed to rule the box office in Bollywood for years. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama , not only did Kartik speak about going to Mannat but he also confessed that he has always been a fan of SRK. Readers would be aware that Shah Rukh Khan is a self-made celebrity who started from scratch as a TV star. He went on to become one of the biggest stars of Indian cinema and continues to enjoy a devoted fan following even today. Speaking about how his journey from a middle-class boy to the Indian superstar, Kartik revealed that not only does SRK has an inspiring journey but he also has a relatable one. Confessing that he did visit SRK’s house Mannat in Mumbai, Kartik spoke about it in the Bollywood Hungama interview ad

Aamir Khan says 'we got saved' after averting Laal Singh Chaddha clash with KGF: Chapter 2

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Laal Singh Chaddha is gearing up for its release and the makers are going out and out to make sure everybody gets to witness the inspirational journey of Laal Singh Chaddha. In a press conference conducted in Hyderabad, Aamir Khan, Chiranjeevi & Naga Chaitanya interacted with the media about the upcoming release. Aamir said that the delay in post-production of the film saved them considering they averted clash with KGF: Chapter 2 starring Yash in the lead role. “I remember when KGF 2 was about to release, there was a lot of excitement among the Hindi audience, amongst my own friends. Laal Singh Chaddha was supposed to release on that day. But fortunately for us, Red Chillies was taking a little time on the VFX so we got saved! Otherwise, we would have come with KGF 2,” Aamir Khan told reporters. Laal Singh Chaddha , produced by Aamir Khan Productions, Kiran Rao, and Viacom18 Studios, also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Mona Singh, and Chaitanya Akkineni. It is an official remake

SHOCKING! Paras Kalnawat will not be a part of Anupamaa anymore; Producer Rajan Shahi terminates the contract with actor

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Paras Kalnawat, who plays the adorable second son of Anupamaa, garnered a lot of fame for his unconventional role in the Star Plus series. While the actor’s track has not been the focus for quite some time owing to the exit of his onscreen fiancé Nandini aka Anagha Bhosale, he was expected to return with a new track on the show. However, it seems that all of it is short-lived. With recent reports of the actor joining the Colors show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10, it seems that the makers are quite miffed with his entry on the dance reality show. In fact, producers of the show have terminated their contract on the grounds of breach of contract. In a recent statement released by the production house, it has been said, “Producer Rajan Shahi, who produces Anupamaa on Star Plus, has taken a stand to terminate the contract of actor Paras Kalnawat who played Samar in the show on account of breach of contract for signing up a show on another channel without any prior intimation. Directors Kut and Ra

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal's stalker arrested; has been harassing her for a long time

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Bollywood couple Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal recently returned to Mumbai after ringing in the actress’ first birthday post marriage in Maldives with their friends. It was reported recently that a complaint was lodged at Mumbai’s Santacruz police station after the couple received death threats. The stalker has been arrested. But, new updates reveal that the story was exaggerated. As per a report in a media portal Hindustan Times, an insider said that it is not as serious as it was being reported. There was a stalker who showed up time to time unannounced and has been harassing Katrina Kaif for a really long time. The police was notified and a complaint was filed, accordingly. Manjunath Singhe, the deputy commissioner of police (zone 9), confirmed that the arrest was made and the investigation is in process. On the work front, Katrina Kaif will next be seen in the film PhoneBhoot with Ishaan Khatter and Siddhant Chaturvedi. She will also star in Sriram Raghavan's Merry Christm

Kriti Sanon to have a working birthday on the sets of Shehzada in Haryana

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Kriti Sanon is constantly working, hopping from one film set to another. The  actress is now all set to mark her birthday this year on yet another set. As per a source close to the film, the entire cast is stationed in Haryana for the shoot of their next, Shehzada and even on 27th of July they will be in the Northern state so it is going to be a working birthday for the actress this year. The cast was recently shooting a massive song with choreographer Ganesh Acharya. The film marks the reunion of Luka Chuppi duo Kartik and Kriti. It is Hindi remake of Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde's Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo . On the work front, Kriti Sanon is all set to be seen in films like Adipurush, Ganapath, Shehzada, Bhediya and Anurag Kashyap's unannounced next. ALSO READ: Kriti Sanon shows sensuous moves on ‘Nadiyon Paar’ in white shimmery outfit, watch video from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt

Drashti Dhami and Gulshan Devaiah to star in Korean drama Flower Of Evil remake Duranga on ZEE5, first look unveiled

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ZEE5 is all set to announce its next original – Duranga . Directed by Pradeep Sarkar and Aijaz Khan, Duranga is an official adaptation of the Korean show named Flower of Evil which starred Lee Joon Gi, Moon Chae Won. Helmed by Goldie Behl and Shradha Singh, the romantic thriller will star Gulshan Devaiah and Drashti Dhami as protagonists and will premiere on the platform in August 2022. Produced by Rose Audio Visuals, Duranga chronicles the love story of Sammit [played by Gulshan Devaiah] and Ira [played by Drashti Dhami], that unfolds in three different timelines. Hiding a twisted past, Sammit maintains a facade of a perfect husband to his Inspector wife — Ira. With a series of twists and turns, Ira begins investigating multiple gory copycat murders by the suspected accomplice of a psychopathic serial killer Bala, twenty years after his suicide. This case leads her to some shocking revelations about her husband! In true Kafkaesque style, the story will show how the protagonists w

Woah! Salman Khan announces No Entry sequel post Bhaijaan at Vikrant Rona event

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Salman Khan recently left everyone surprised with his entry on stage during the Vikrant Rona event. The superstar, who is presenting this Kichcha Sudeepa, Jacqueline Fernandez starrer, made an interesting revelation while interacting with the media. During the conversation with media, the superstar may have announced that he would kick off No Entry 2 after wrapping up Bhaijaan. While many actors in the past have revealed details about No Entry sequel including director Anees Bazmee, it was also being said that considering the work commitments of Salman Khan and Anil Kapoor, it was getting tough to adjust the shoot schedules. Although Anees Bazmee had revealed in an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama , that Salman may be considering kicking off No Entry 2 in December, it seems that the superstar used the Vikrant Rona event platform to drop a major hint about starting the shoot for the comedy. He not only invited Anees Bazmee to the Vikrant Rona event but also added, “Yahan p

Complaint filed against Ranveer Singh for his nude photoshoot; NGO claims it hurt sentiments of women

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Not too long ago, Ranveer Singh took the internet by storm by doing a bold photoshoot for the Paper magazine. The actor, who is often known for his quirky sense of style, posed naked for the magazine cover and while his female fans couldn’t stop swooning over his avatar, it seems that an NGO has taken offense to the photoshoot. In fact, a complaint has been registered against the actor for hurting the sentiments of women. According to ANI reports, an NGO has submitted a complaint against the naked photoshoot of Ranveer Singh at Chembur Police Station. As per the complainant, the Bajirao Mastani actor should be charged under various sections of IPC (Indian Penal Code) as well as the Information Technology Act for the photoshoot, as they also added that it hurt the sentiments of women and insulted their modesty. However, a Chembur police official was quoted saying to these reports that they have not registered an FIR against the actor until now and that they are still in the process of

Uunchai starring Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Parineeti Chopra, Boman Irani set to release on November 11, 2022

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Major news broke on Rajshri Productions’ social media platforms today, as they announced the release date of their 60th film – Uunchai , directed by Sooraj R. Barjatya. Slated to release on November 11, 2022, Uunchai will release in the diamond jubilee year of the iconic production house, marking its 75 years of establishment. Uunchai will bring to screen, a veteran star cast in a never seen before ensemble. Headlined by Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Neena Gupta, Sarika with Parineeti Chopra, Nafisa Ali Sodhi and Danny Denzongpa in pivotal roles, Uunchai is director Sooraj R. Barjatya’s next offering. The BIGGEST announcement of our diamond jubilee year! Uunchai will be in a theatre near you on 11.11.22. A film by Sooraj R. Barjatya brings a never seen before ensemble on screen. pic.twitter.com/ydbACg7PtG — Rajshri (@rajshri) July 25, 2022 Kamal Kumar Barjatya, Late Rajkumar Barjatya and Ajit Kumar Barjatya of Rajshri have joined forces with Mahaveer Jain of M

Karan Johar officially announces Screw Dheela starring Tiger Shroff; to be helmed Shashank Khaitan, see action packed film announcement

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After teasing the announcement on Sunday, filmmaker Karan Johar has officially announced Screw Dheela starring Tiger Shroff in the lear role with speculations around Rashmika Mandanna cast opposite him. The film is being helmed by Shashank Khaitan and produced by Dharma Productions. Karan on Monday took to social media to make the announcement and wrote, "Arriving with a solid punch of entertainment, super excited to present Tiger Shroff in #ScrewDheela, directed by Shashank Khaitan in an all new world of action!!!💥" The video was Tiger Shroff flaunting his action skills fighting some goons. Arriving with a solid punch of entertainment, super excited to present Tiger Shroff in #ScrewDheela , directed by Shashank Khaitan in an all new world of action!!!💥 https://t.co/us1aoiV84n @apoorvamehta18 #ShashankKhaitan @iTIGERSHROFF @DharmaMovies #MentorDiscipleFilms — Karan Johar (@karanjohar) July 25, 2022 A source close to Bollywood Hungama earlier revealed that the

Aamir Khan and PVR sign a mega deal for Laal Singh Chaddha; gets upper hand in showcasing as compared to Raksha Bandhan

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Aamir Khan is a marketing genius, holding the cards close to his chest until the release of his films. As the countdown for Laal Singh Chaddha has begun, we have exclusively learnt that Aamir has signed a mega deal with the biggest national chain of India, PVR, to obtain optimum showcasing at the property across the country. According to our sources, Laal Singh Chaddha will be getting over 65 percent of the showcasing at PVR, leaving just 35 percent for the competitor, Raksha Bandhan. "Aamir has partnered with PVR. It's a barter deal, and in the process, he will end up getting a major chunk of showcasing at PVR cinemas in India. The national chain controls nearly 55 percent of the total multiplex business in India, and with this move, Aamir will have an upper hand on the showcasing front to start with," revealed a source to Bollywood Hungama. However, team Raksha Bandhan is unfazed by this move of Mr. Perfectionist. " Raksha Bandhan team is well aware of their

Park Seo Joon to make MCU debut by reportedly playing the role of Noh-Varr in The Marvels 

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South Korean superstar Park Seo Joon, who rose to global fame due to K-Dramas and starring in the Oscar-winning Korean film  Parasite,  will make his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in the  upcoming Captain Marvel sequel,  The   Marvels starring alongside Brie Larson .  Rumours are rife that the actor has been cast in the role of Noh-Varr in the sequel. At San Diego Comic Con 2022, Marvel President Kevin Feige teased the multiverse saga, one can expect the same to happen in The Marvel considering Brie Larson makes a brief appearance in the Disney+ series Ms. Marvel's post credits scene in the finale. With that being said, Noh-Varr was introduced by Grant Morrison in 2000. According to Legend of Comics Geek, "Noh-Varr was a member of the Kree race located in the alternate reality of Earth-200080. He had his DNA altered with cockroach genes to include insectial properties and joined the 18th Kree Diplomatic Gestalt, a peacekeeping group charged with maintaining the cease-fire

Ranveer Singh and Rohit Shetty shoot additional scenes for Cirkus in Mumbai

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Filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Cirkus will have a Christmas release worldwide. The entertainer starring Ranveer Singh, Pooja Hegde, Jaqueline Fernandez, Varun Sharma and a bevy of celebrated actors will arrive towards the end of the year. But, before that, the actor-director will film additional scenes for the film. According to a report in a daily, Rohit Shetty has arranged a 7-to-10 days' schedule for the patch shoot with the principal cast. Ranveer Singh began shooting on July 21 at Mehboob Studios in Mumbai. The schedule will be wrapped up by July end following which post-production begins. Gulshan Kumar, Bhushan Kumar & T-Series presents Cirkus produced and directed by Rohit Shetty. The film is set to release on 23rd December 2022. ALSO READ: Arjun Kapoor says Ranveer Singh should be allowed 'to be himself' when reacting to his nude photoshoot: 'Koi dikhawa nahi hai unmein' from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies

Akshay Kumar becomes highest tax payer in Hindi film industry; receives honour certificate from IT department

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Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has been quite busy shooting for his next film Capsule Gill with Tinu Desai in London. He is also promoting Aanand L Rai's Raksha Bandhan in the UK. Amid that, the actor has been awarded Samman Patra by Income Tax Department for becoming one of the highest tax payer from the Hindi film industry. According to the media portal Pinkvilla, the actor received the certificate on Sunday morning whilst he was busy with his shoot schedule in London. The actor has several films and endorsement deals under his wing and has been named highest tax payer for around 5 years now. Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar will yet again return as a Sikh character on the big screen with a film inspired by real life. He will feature Jaswant Singh Gill in the film Capsule Gill that highlights the heroic deed of the mining engineer who ended up saving many lives during a catastrophe. He will next star in Raksha Bandhan releasing on August 11, 2022. The actor has Gorkha , Selfiee , Ram

Arjun Kapoor says Ranveer Singh should be allowed 'to be himself' when reacting to his nude photoshoot: 'Koi dikhawa nahi hai unmein' 

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Ranveer Singh practically broke the internet earlier this week. The actor, who was last seen in  Jayeshbhai Jordaar , posed naked for Paper magazine and the photos went viral on the internet. While many praised the actor for his bold move, many trolled him. But, his best friend Arjun Kapoor is praising him and said he should be allowed to be himself. The Ek Villain Returns actor was at a promotional event when asked about his reaction to Ranveer Singh's nude photoshoot.  “The thing is, you should be allowed to be yourself. He is that way. Mujhe nahi lagta Ranveer Singh kabhi bhi kisi cheez ko karte hai without being himself. Koi dikhawa nahi hai unmein. Aap unhe 10-12 saal se dekh rahe hai," Arjun said. “When he comes in, there’s warmth, there’s enjoyment, there’s energy. Woh unki personality ka extension hain. Unki marzi hain, unka social media. Unhe sahi lagta hain iss waqt to be in that way that he wants to be. He wants to celebrate being comfortable in his own skin. I

Marvel announces Loki season 2, Secret Invasion, Echo, Ironheart, Agatha: Coven of Chaos series on Disney+ 

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San Diego Comic-Con is once again in full swing, and that can only mean one thing: Marvel Studios returned to Hall H! During the blockbuster Marvel Studios panel at the convention center, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige took the stage to thunderous cheers and applause to announce Phase 4 has officially ended and made several announcements for Phase 5 and Phase 6. Marvel Studios has officially announced the multiverse saga and below are the titles coming on Disney+ with release dates. SHE-HULK: ATTORNEY AT LAW Meet the new face of superhuman law! She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, an Original series, starts streaming August 17 on @DisneyPlus . pic.twitter.com/Pdqkek9x7u — Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) July 24, 2022 SECRET INVASION Just announced in Hall H: Marvel Studios' Secret Invasion, an Original series, streaming Spring 2023 on @DisneyPlus . #SDCC2022 pic.twitter.com/UPjLBYZRkQ — Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) July 24, 2022 ECHO Just announced in Hall H: Mar

Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio to return in Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+ in Spring 2024

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San Diego Comic-Con is once again in full swing, and that can only mean one thing: Marvel Studios returned to Hall H! During the blockbuster Marvel Studios panel at the convention center, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige took the stage to thunderous cheers and applause to announce Phase 4 has officially ended and made several announcements for Phase 5 and Phase 6. During the presentation Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios, announced that Marvel Studios' Daredevil: Born Again an 18-episode Original series starring Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio returning, will be coming to Disney+ in Spring 2024. At Marvel Studio's animation panel at San Diego Comic Con, it was revealed that Charlie Cox would return to voice Daredevil in the upcoming animated series Spider-Man: Freshman Year which will follow the MCU's Peter Parker before the events of Captain America: Civil War . This news comes in after reports cited Cox and his Daredevil co-star Vincent D'Onofr

Katrina Kaif likely to be cast in Sajid Nadiadwala production opposite Kartik Aaryan in Kabir Khan’s next

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The war bio-pic that Kabir Khan will direct with Kartik Aaryan in the lead has a brand new update. Sources close to the project informed Bollywood Hungama that Kartik will be co-starring with either Katrina Kaif  or Deepika Padukone in the true-life soldier’s story which Sajid Nadiadwala , reeling under the  triple flop of  Tadap , Bachchan Pandey and  Heropanti 2 , is producing. Informs the source, “After a stream of flops, Sajid is looking to change his fortunes with Kartik Aaryan, the current Midas of  the box office. Either Katrina or Deepika is likely to be cast opposite Kartik. Katrina is a close friend of director Kabir Khan and she is likely to  bag the  role.” Also Read:  Katrina Kaif glows in black and white check dress, shares an unseen pic from her Maldivian vacation from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/7gOjoRJ

Marvel announces Avengers: Secret Wars, Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, Thunderbolts, Captain America: New World Order, Fantastic Four, Blade 

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San Diego Comic-Con is once again in full swing, and that can only mean one thing: Marvel Studios returned to Hall H! During the blockbuster Marvel Studios panel at the convention center, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige took the stage to thunderous cheers and applause to announce Phase 4 has officially ended and made several announcements for Phase 5 and Phase 6. Marvel Studios has officially announced the multiverse saga and below are the titles coming to theatres with release dates. HICKMAN. SCHITI. HICKMAN. SCHITI. 2023. #MarvelComics pic.twitter.com/a1NTkoenfd — Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) July 23, 2022 ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA 🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 Visual Development artist Andy Park has revealed the first look at Ant-Man, The Wasp, Cassie Lang AND Kang for #Quantumania ! [Via: andyparkart - instagram] pic.twitter.com/q1ZklvWkyr — Ant-Man News 🐜 (@AntManNews) July 23, 2022 GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 Just announced in Hall H: Marvel Studios&