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179 days ago

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Director Siddharth Anand Confirms Shooting Timeline of Shah Rukh Khan's 'King'

Mumbai, March 8 – Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up for his next big cinematic venture, an action-packed thriller titled King. It has been one of the most anticipated Bollywood films and has gone through creative changes which have pushed the shoot back.## Originally to be directed by Sujoy Ghosh, the film will now be helmed by Siddharth Anand who reunites with King Khan after the mega blockbuster Pathaan. There have been rumours that the shooting of King might be pushed to the second half of the year as Anand is re-working the script. But now, the director himself has cleared the air on the same.## According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, Anand confirmed that King is scheduled to commence filming in May 2025 and about 30% of total filming will be completed in the first schedule only. The film, produced under Shah Rukh Khan's home banner Red Chillies Entertainment with Anand's Marflix, promises to be a grand spectacle, with a release planned for 2026. Fans are already buzzing with excitement as this marks another ambitious project for the King of Bollywood following his successful 2023 releases.## King will feature an impressive ensemble cast, including Shah Rukh's daughter Suhana Khan, the versatile Abhishek Bachchan and Munjya fame Abhay Varma in prominent roles. Suhana, who made her acting debut with Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies in 2023, is set to share the screen with her father for the first time, making this a highly anticipated family collaboration.## While plot details remain under wraps, King is said to be a gangster action thriller film in which SRK reportedly plays the role of an assassin. Anand’s track record suggests King will blend gripping action with emotional depth—a formula that has worked wonders for him in the past.## For now, fans will have to wait for more updates, but the movie is already dominating the media headlines. With its release still over a year away, King is poised to dominate conversations in the coming months, cementing Shah Rukh Khan's reign as Bollywood's undisputed monarch.## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

232 days ago

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'Gully Boy' Sequel In The Works With Different Cast: Report

Mumbai, January 14 - A sequel to the musical romantic drama Gully Boy is reportedly in the works without the original cast of Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, and director Zoya Akhtar. The blockbuster film will complete 6 years on February 14. ## According to the Filmfare report, Vicky Kaushal and Ananya Pandey will headline the much-awaited sequel while Arjun Varain Singh, who previously helmed Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, will direct it. If gets confirmed, it will mark Vicky and Ananya's first film together. ## "Arjun Varain Singh, who directed Kho Gaye Hum Kahan for Excel and Tiger Baby, is slated to direct the Gully Boy sequel. He's confident that Ananya, who was his heroine in Kho Gaye, will be the perfect girl to lead the project. Vicky has been attached with the sequel for a long time now", says the report. ## Released in 2019, Gully Boy is inspired by the lives of street rappers Divine and Naezy. It tells the story of Murad, played by Ranveer, a young aspiring rapper from Mumbai's slums. The film was critically acclaimed and emerged as a box office blockbuster with a worldwide gross collection of around 235 crores. ## Meanwhile, Vicky Kaushal is awaiting the release of the much-awaited historic action drama Chhaava which is scheduled to hit the big screens on February 14. Ananya, on the other hand, has Shankara with Akshay Kumar. It is scheduled to hit the screens later this year. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

324 days ago

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Aamir Khan To Do A Superhero Movie With Director Lokesh Kanagaraj

Mumbai, October 14 - Over the last couple of months, the trade is buzzing with the potential maiden collaboration between Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and Tamil director Lokesh Kanagaraj. While Aamir has confirmed to play a cameo in Lokesh's Coolie starring Rajinikanth, the duo has also been in the news for a full-fledged film. ## It was recently reported that Aamir and Lokesh have been in talks for quite some time now and that things were progressing in the right direction. Now, according to the report by Pinkvilla, the project in question is a superhero film and Aamir has asked the director to develop this idea into a full-fledged script. ## The report says that Lokesh is now looking to develop the same with his team of writers, before pitching the first draft to the Dangal star. If Aamir likes the final script, the superhero film could go on floors in 2026 after the duo complete their current commitments. ## Aamir is currently busy with comedy drama Sitare Zameen Par, scheduled to hit screens in March 2025, and will follow it up by taking a film with either of Rajkumar Santoshi, Zoya Akhtar, or Avinash Arun on floors in 2025, per Pinkvilla. ## On the other hand, Lokesh will start Kaithi 2 after completing Coolie which is scheduled to be released in 2025. Meanwhile, Aamir is also discussing Ghajini 2 with producer Allu Aravind and has reportedly asked the involved team to work on the script. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

581 days ago

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Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan's 'The King' Reportedly Put On Hold

Mumbai, January 31 - Last year, it was reported that Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will be teaming up with his daughter Suhana Khan to headline director Sujoy Ghosh's directorial. The movie was reportedly titled The King and was supposed to go on floors early this year. ## Suhana Khan recently made her acting debut with director Zoya Akhtar's "The Archies" which was directly released on Netflix. The film failed to provide a memorable launch pad for Suhana, and it looks like she will have to wait a bit longer to taste the success. ## According to the latest reports, SRK has put "The King", in which he was supposed to play an extended role, on hold as it is said that he isn't keen on his daughter being subjected to unfair comparisons to the superstar, especially after "The Archies". SRK himself is looking to play larger-than-life roles after the king of success he has had in the last year in the form of "Pathaan", "Jawan", and "Dunki". ## "I don’t think that project is happening, not after The Archies. Suhana needs to find a project as far removed from her father as possible. Earlier, SRK was tempted to get on camera with his daughter ASAP. Now, after The Archies, this historic togetherness is gone on the back burner", reported Zoom. ## Shah Rukh Khan, meanwhile, is yet to announce his next film. He was last seen in director Rajkumar Hirani's "Dunki" which was released in December 2023. It is said that he is in talks with a few directors, including Farah Khan. He also has YRF's mega movie "Tiger vs Pathaan" which will reportedly directed by Siddharth Anand. ## Stay tuned...

Digital Media

630 days ago

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Netflix Top 10: Akshay Kumar's 'Mission Raniganj' Emerged as Most Watched Non-English Film Worldwide On Netflix On December 4-10 Week

Mumbai, December 13 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's rescue thriller Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue was the most-watched non-English film worldwide on Netflix during the week of December 4 - December 10, and also crossed 10 million viewing hours in the first 10 days. ## Directed by Tinu Suresh Desai, "Mission Raniganj" scored 5.7 million viewing hours from 2.5 million views on Netflix during the said week. It was the 5th most-watched non-English title on the streamer in its opening weekend with 5.5 million viewing hours from 2.4 million views.## The total viewing hours of the movie are now 11.20 million from 4.9 million views. The film is trending in the top 10 in 14 countries, including number 1 in India, Oman, and Pakistan. Outside Asia, "Mission Raniganj" is trending at number 10 in Nigeria and number 6 in Mauritius. ## Meanwhile, Zoya Akhtar's "The Archies" which was directly released on Netflix on December 7, scored 5.2 million viewing hours from 2.2 million views in its opening weekend and was the third most-watched non-English film worldwide. The movie received poor reviews from critics and OTT audiences. ## Another Indian film in the top 10 was Bhumi Padnekar and Shehnaaz Gill's "Thank You for Coming" at number 7. It scored 2.9 million viewing hours from 1.5 million views and is trending at number 3 in India, behind "The Archies" and "Mission Raniganj". ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

755 days ago

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Producer Reema Kagti Clears The Air On The Rumours of Casting Changes For Farhan Akhtar's Directorial 'Jee Le Zaraa'

Mumbai, August 10 - In August 2021, Farhan Akhtar announced his directorial comeback after 10 years with an all-female-led road trip movie "Jee Le Zaraa", featuring Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, and Katrina Kaif. ## The shoot of the movie was supposed to commence in 2022 but got delayed as the leading trio was busy with their already-committed projects. Earlier in the year, Farhan Akhtar delighted fans by sharing pictures of him scouting for locations to shoot the movie. ## However, just when things were looking on track, rumors started making rounds on social media regarding the film's lead cast, after it was reported that Priyanka walked out of the project due to date issues. But now, filmmaker Reema Kagti, who is set to produce Jee Le Zaraa along with Zoya Akhtar under the banner Tiger Baby Films, has cleared the air regarding the rumors of casting changes.## During a recent interview with PTI, Kagti confirmed that the Farhan Akhtar directorial will go on floors with the same star cast very soon. It was even reported that the makers approached many A-listers to replace Priyanka in the film, but now, Kagti's revelation has put all the rumors to rest.## The makers are putting efforts to match the dates of Priyanka, Alia, and Katrina before taking the movie on floors. It is most likely to go on floors by the end of this year or early next year after Farhan Akhtar finishes Rs Prasanna's directorial "Champion" which is the remake of Spanish movie.## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

890 days ago

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Shah Rukh Khan Rumoured To Be Playing A Cameo In Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt's 'Jee Le Zaraa'

Mumbai, March 28 - Director Farhan Akhtar recently came up with good news that he had started location scouting for his much-awaited road trip drama film Jee Le Zaraa starring Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, and Katrina Kaif in the lead roles. ## Now, there are rumors that superstar Shah Rukh Khan will be playing a cameo experience in the film. SRK, who made a roaring comeback with mega-blockbuster "Pathaan", played cameo roles in Ayan Mukerji's "Brahmastra Part One: Shiva" and R Madhavan's "Rocketry: The Nambi Effect". ## There are no confirmed reports regarding SRK's cameo in "Jee Le Zaraa" but it could give a major push to the film if he indeed plays the role as his cameo performances in the aforementioned two films were the major highlights. ## The script is written by Zoyaa Akhtar, Farhan Akhtar, and Reema Kagti while it will be produced by Reema Kagti, Zoya Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, and Farhan Akhtar under their banners Tiger Baby, and Excel Entertainment. The shoot will start soon. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

895 days ago

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Director Farhan Akhtar Gives A Big Update On Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, And Katrina Kaif's 'Jee Le Zaraa'

Mumbai, March 23 - Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar is returning to the director's chair with another road trip movie Jee Le Zaraa, starring Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, and Katrina Kaif in the leading roles. ## The movie was announced in August 2021 and was supposed to kickstart filming in 2022. However, due to the then commitments of the lead trio, the movie couldn't get rolling and later, there were reports stating that the film has been put on hold indefinitely. ## Now, Farhan Akhtar has provided a big update on the much-awaited project. Akhtar is currently on the location hunt for the movie and he shared a picture in which he can be seen in the desert area of Rajasthan. He captioned the picture, "Searching for gold". ## Having already explored the road trip films with Dil Chahta Hai and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Farhan Akshatar's Jee Le Zaraa falls in the same genre, this time with the girls. The shoot of the movie will start soon and it will be released next year.## The script is written by Zoyaa Akhtar, Farhan Akhtar, and Reema Kagti while it will be produced by Reema Kagti, Zoya Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, and Farhan Akhtar under their banners Tiger Baby, and Excel Entertainment. ## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Farhan Akhtar (@faroutakhtar) ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

1146 days ago

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Katrina Kaif, Siddhant Chaturvedi, And Ishaan Khatter's Horror Comedy 'Phone Bhoot' Gets A New Release Date

Mumbai, July 15 - Producers Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment has announced a new release date of the horror comedy film Phone Bhoot, starring Katrina Kaif, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Ishaan Khatter. ## The Gurmmeet Singh-directed movie, which was earlier announced for October 7, 2022, release, will now be hitting worldwide theaters on November 4 in the same year. It will be clashing with Arjun Kapoor and Tabu's Kuttey at the box office. The reason behind pushing the release date of "Phone Bhoot" is unknown. ## Excel Entertainment took to Twitter and announced the new release date with a new poster. Earlier, in the day, the makers unveiled the official motion poster of the film. "Ringing in with an update. #PhoneBhoot will now release on 4th November at cinemas near you", read the tweet. ## Ringing in with an update. #PhoneBhoot will now release on 4th November at cinemas near you. #KatrinaKaif #IshaanKhatter @SiddyChats @bindasbhidu @gurmmeet @ritesh_sid @FarOutAkhtar @raviivar @JasvinderBath @KUMohanan1 @J10Kassim @vishalrr @AAFilmsIndia @ZeeMusicCompany pic.twitter.com/hNiTrfgVQQ— Excel Entertainment (@excelmovies) July 15, 2022 ## "Phone Bhoot" also stars Jackie Shroff, Sheeba Chadha, and Nidhi Bisht in supporting roles. It is Katrina's first movie since the biggest Bollywood grosser of 2021, "Sooryavanshi", in which she starred opposite Akshay Kumar. She will also be seen with Salman Khan in "Tiger 3". She also has Farhan Akhtar's "Jee Le Zaraa", also starring Priyanka Chopra and Alia Bhatt, and "Merry Christmas" with Vijay Sethupathi in the pipeline.## On the other hand, Ishaan Khatter has "Pippa", co-starring Mrunal Thakur and Priyanshu Painyuli, scheduled to release on December 9 this year while Siddhanth Chaturvedi has Zoya Akhtar's "Kho Gaye Hum Kahaan" opposite Ananya and Adarsh Gourav.## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

1208 days ago

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Shah Rukh Khan Pens A Heartwarming Note For Daughter Suhana As She Makes Her Acting Debut With 'The Archies'

Mumbai, May 14 - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has life lessons for daughter Suhana Khan, who is making her acting debut with Zoya Akhtar's Bollywood adaptation of "The Archies" comics. The musical drama ensemble includes Mihir Ahuja, Khushi Kapoor, Dot, Yuvraj Menda, Agastya Nanda, and Vedang Raina. ## Shah Rukh Khan, on Saturday (May 14), took to Twitter and wrote, "From renting the Archie's Digest for 25 paise per day from book rental stores to see Zoya Akhtar make this come alive on screen….is just incredible. Wishing all the little ones the best as they take their first little steps into the most beautiful of professions". ## The superstar then penned a heartwarming note for Suhana on her special moment and advised her not to take success over her head and so a failure. "And remember Suhana you are never going to be perfect... but being yourself is the closest to that. Be kind and giving as an actor... the brickbats and applause are not yours to keep...".## "The part of you that gets left behind on screen will always belong to you... u have come a long way baby... but the road to peoples heart is unending... stride forth and make as many smile as you can. Now let there be light... Cemara and Action!", he concluded. ## pic.twitter.com/zv6JoPUmYM— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) May 14, 2022 ## Netflix is billing the film, which comes from Zoya Akhtar's Tiger Baby Films, as a "musical experience bursting with youth, rebellion, friendships, first loves and everything young adult, it still promises to have something for every generation". The movie is set to launch on the streamer in 2023.## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

1347 days ago

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When Ranveer defeated the 'know it all' Ranveer! (IANS Exclusive)

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) There's a famous saying: "Before you conquer the external world, you have to master the inner world of your mind". Very few understand and follow these discourses, but those who manage, go on to be achievers. ## One such person is Ranveer Singh. In a candid conversation with IANS, the actor, now seen playing Kapil Dev in Kabir Khan's '83', shared how he defeated his 'know it all' attitude during the initial stages of his career. ## Ranveer works extremely hard on his movies. From bulking up for his role of Alauddin Khilji in 'Padmavat' to transforming into a thin guy in 'Gully Boy', the Bollywood sensation is a living example of how one should approach one's work with utmost sincerity. ## There was a crucial lesson he learnt in the initial stages of his career and this eventually helped him become a superstar. ## The acclaimed actor has established himself as the biggest superstar of his generation with '83'. His performance is getting praise from both film critics as well as cricket fans. ## Despite such an impressive roster of achievements in a short span of time, the 36-year-old actor continues to be down to earth and believes there's a lot more to be done. ## "Mai actor ban gaya yaar, mujhe aaj tak yakin nahi ho raha hai! (I am an actor, I still can't believe it!) I got a chance to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Zoya Akhtar, Rohit Shetty, Kabir Khan, Karan Johar ... what's happening is beyond my imagination. I am overwhelmed with the response I am getting. Who gets Kapil Dev's role in such a big film? I'm touched," a teary-eyed Ranveer told IANS in an exclusive interview. ## Getting nostalgic, the actor said: "Let me tell you about my journey. Ten years back, when I started my career in Bollywood, I thought that I knew it all (in acting) and was entitled ... I mean after 'Band Baaja Baaraat', I thought I knew everything about acting. And was entitled ... like, whatever chances I am getting, I deserve it. ## "Actually, when I was struggling, I didn't feel like that, I was always so anxious at that time. My experiences made me anxious. I felt I had been wronged ... all the rejections, the humiliation! I (felt then that I) have been working hard for the past three-four years but not getting an opportunity. ## "After a point, it starts playing with your mind. And it starts making you feel frustrated, anxious and bitter. So, when 'Band Baaja Baaraat' became a hit, it was coming from inside. I started projecting entitlement ... that I know everything about acting. ## "But then, as time passed and I worked more and more, and as I matured, I realised, 'oh sh*t, I know nothing about acting'. This is limitless. There is no boundary. You can go to any extent. You can die here. This is what I learnt and realised that the more you work, the more you can give. Performance art has no limit," Ranveer said. ## Emphasising how grateful he was for the opportunities that had come his way, he said. "I feel really honoured to have worked with big directors. My mentor used to say that I must work in a way that next time when the director is making a movie, you should be his/her first choice." ## Ranveer is a shapeshifter, as we have seen from 'Bajirao' and 'Padmavat', to 'Simmba', to 'Gully Boy' and '83'. But there is a risk involved in this business of losing and gaining weight constantly. It can be dangerous. ## Responding to this observation, Ranveer said: "Yes, there is risk involved. I do take high risks. We have to shape our body as per the demand of the character. We train for this under supervision and follow a strict schedule." ## Helmed by Kabir Khan, '83' narrates the story of the Indian cricket team's historic 1983 World Cup win. Ranveer plays Kapil Dev, the captain of the victorious team; the rest of the cast includes Pankaj Tripathi, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jiiva, Saqib Saleem, Harrdy Sandhu, Ammy Virk, Deepika Padukone, Neena Gupta and Wamiqa Gabbi. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

Bollywood

1445 days ago

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A Documentary Series On Bollywood Superstar Salman Khan Is In The Making

Mumbai, September 19, 2021: Salman Khan is undoubtedly one of the biggest names in the Hindi film industry. From the beginning of his career to become the superstar, Salman's 33-years of journey in the film industry has nothing been short of a rollercoaster ride, in which he has had his share of ups and downs. ## While the fans of Salman will see plenty of films of him in the future, a docu-series on the actor is also in the making and it has reportedly been titled "Beyond The Star - Salman Khan". To chronicle Salman's journey to stardom and also give a glimpse to the audience about the lesser-known facts of the actor, SKF Films in association with Wiz Films and Applause Entertainment are producing the series. ## According to Pinkvilla, "All the key stakeholders of Salman's career – right from family to his co-stars, directors, and producers – will be a part of this docu-series. The prep work has already begun and the interviews with Salman's colleagues will be done in the coming few months". ## It is reported that the producers are in talks with an OTT platform for the premiere of the series. Meanwhile, a documentary is being made on Salman's father, the celebrated writer Salim Khan and his partnership with the legendary, Javed Akhtar. The Salim – Javed story is being conceptualized by Farhan and Zoya Akhtar with Salman for Netflix. ## Apart from the documentary series, Salman will next be seen in "Antim - The Final Truth", in which he plays a Sikh cop while his brother-in-law, Aayush Sharma plays a gangster. The shooting of the film is completed and is expected to release later this year. ## Salman is currently shooting for YRF's "Tiger 3" in Austria with Katrina Kaif in the lead. He reprises his famous role as a Tiger, a RAW agent in the film. After "Tiger 3", the actor will move to Sajid Nadiadwala's "Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali" in November this year. ## Stay tuned...