Monday 31 August 2020
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Mahesh Bhatt owes Alia Bhatt an apology for pulling the pathetic stunt on her with Sadak 2
Why did Mahesh Bhatt return to direction after 22 years to make the film as deplorable as Sadak 2, and that to direct his superstar-daughter, Alia Bhatt, for the first time? We will never know. Sadly he has also affected Alia’s career.
Already reeling under the impact of the raging nepotism debate, the sheer shoddiness of Sadak 2 is likely to make a very big impact on Alia’s next release Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi.
Many in the know feel Sadak 2 has taken Alia’s career down by many notches. Many of Alia’s closest well-wishers including Karan Johar are secretly wondering how Mahesh Bhatt could pull this pathetic stunt on his daughter.
Not that Bhansali is overly worried. “Alia has given the performance of a lifetime in Gangubai Kathiawadi and SLB knows it. He’s pretty sure the whole nepotism debate and the impact of Sadak 2 will be considerably reduced by the time his film releases,” says a source close to Bhansali.
But we do feel Mahesh Bhatt owes his daughter an apology.
“If the same script had been offered to her by any other director Alia would have turned it down without a second thought. The fact that she did Sadak 2 for her father shows how much faith she, and for that matter poor Aditya Roy Kapur, had in Mahesh Bhatt. He has let both of them down very badly,” says a prominent filmmaker who is very close to both actors.
Also Read: Alia Bhatt sizzles in red on the cover of Elle as Shaheen Bhatt turns photographer
source https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/mahesh-bhatt-owes-alia-bhatt-apology-pulling-pathetic-stunt-sadak-2/
'Moratorium on loans repayment extendable to 2yrs'
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SUPERM look fierce in the power-packed 'Tiger Inside' music video
SuperM is back! After forming a group last year with SHINee's Taemin, EXO members Baekhyun & Kai, NCT 127's Taeyong and Mark, and WayV's Lucas and Ten, SuperM has made their first comeback with a brand new album titled 'Super One'. The group dropped their single '100' earlier in August. Followed by it, the septet unleashes themselves in the fierce 'Tiger Inside' music video that was released on September 1, 2020.
The crisp choreography, the haunting synth sound, and tiger growls, the powerful visuals really bring the best out of the seven members. Dressed in customized hanboks made but traditional hanboks, the septet makes fierce moves with their style.
They try to send out the message to overcome the hardships that they face by unleashing in the inner animal. The lyrics reflect the sentiment, "A tiger inside of you / Let you free in this world more widely / All your worries bite them yummy / Hands in the air, don't show your back (Okay) / Wake up, wake up, hurry up, wake up / Wake up, wake up, hurry up, yeah / A tiger inside you, rougher breath, roar louder."
Composed by Moonshine and Alexander Magnus Karlsson, 'Tiger Inside' is the second single. They will unveil their first full-length album 'Super One' on September 25.
ALSO READ: SuperM drops exhilarating ‘100’ music video from their album ‘Super One’
source https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/superm-look-fierce-in-the-power-packed-tiger-inside-music-video/
Ladakh: Indian Army’s counter-incursion foils China’s salami-slicing
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JEE Main 2020 Exam live updates
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29 Years of Saajan: Madhuri Dixit reveals why she agreed to star in the film alongside Sanjay Dutt and Salman Khan
It's been 29 years since Saajan starring Madhuri Dixit, Sanjay Dutt and Salman Khan starrer released in 1991. The romance drama was directed by Lawrence D'Souza with hit songs penned by Sameer and composed by Nadeem-Shravan.
On Sunday, August 30, Madhuri Dixit celebrated 29 years of the film and revealed why she agreed to star in the film. Sharing a photo from the film, she wrote, "#29YearsOfSaajan After reading the script of this film, I instantly decided to be a part of it. The story was romantic, the dialogues were poetic and the music was brilliant!"
On the work front, Madhuri Dixit was last seen in Kalank and reunited with Sanjay Dutt after 20 years.
ALSO READ: Madhuri Dixit completes 36 years in the film industry, calls her journey as a thrilling rollercoaster ride
source https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/29-years-of-saajan-madhuri-dixit-reveals-why-she-agreed-to-star-in-the-film-alongside-sanjay-dutt-and-salman-khan/
Home minister Amit Shah discharged from AIIMS
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Lady Gaga wore nine incredible outfits with multiple mask changes at VMAs 2020, so here's a rundown of it
The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards kicked off on Sunday, August 30. It was different from previous years. Adhering to social distancing guidelines, the stages were set at different locations in New York City for safety purposes. Lady Gaga took home Artist Of The Year, Best Collaboration, Song Of The Year. She became the first-ever recipient of the TRICON Award. She performed a medley of her songs from 'Chromatica' including 'Rain On Me' featuring Ariana Grande.
Lady Gaga made her presence with her larger-than-life outfits for her performances, red carpet, and stage appearances. One thing, she had common in all of the looks were her customized masks. Sending out a message to safe in this pandemic situation, she matched her outfits with face shields and masks.
Here's a rundown on every look she wore:
I was wearing face shields before it was a thing ???????? #VMAs pic.twitter.com/Udq8ixlx75
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) August 30, 2020
I will be pulling mask inspo from this @ladygaga look the next time I go grocery shopping. #VMAs pic.twitter.com/VGPNZ1o3JD
— MTV (@MTV) August 31, 2020
"Wear a mask. It's a sign of respect." -@ladygaga, 2020 #VMAs pic.twitter.com/tmWnf05Pz8
— MTV (@MTV) August 31, 2020
Introducing the #VMAs first-ever TRICON Award recipient: @ladygaga! ???? pic.twitter.com/JUlDOBhdAV
— MTV (@MTV) August 31, 2020
I wish I was the Moon Person sitting next to @ladygaga's 10-inch heel. #VMAs pic.twitter.com/A7UEzAbthE
— MTV (@MTV) August 31, 2020
(2/3) Don't come at her performing LIVE (or pre-recorded vocals IDC the set was epic) while wearing mask! As what she said on her acceptance speech "It's a sign of respect" that we take care of ourselves for our frontliners. #GagaVMAs pic.twitter.com/ZHWGtS56ox
— ???????????????????? ???????????????????????? #GagaVMAs (@xiiicrlo) August 31, 2020
"I might sound like a broken record, but wear a mask. It's a sign of respect." - @ladygaga
That's why I fucking love this woman ,⚔️????????
#VMAs #GagaVMAs pic.twitter.com/zikPWF5EUU— ???????????????????? ???????????????????????? #GagaVMAs (@xiiicrlo) August 31, 2020
ALSO READ: MTV VMAs 2020 Winners: BTS, Lady Gaga, The Weeknd win big at MTV Video Music Awards
source https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/lady-gaga-wore-nine-incredible-outfits-with-multiple-mask-changes-at-vmas-2020-so-heres-a-rundown-of-it/
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MTV VMAs 2020 Winners: BTS, Lady Gaga, The Weeknd win big at MTV Video Music Awards
The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards kicked off on Sunday, August 30. It was different from previous years. Adhering to social distancing guidelines, the stages were set at different locations in New York City for safety purposes.
The South Korean group BTS performed from Seoul, South Korea. Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, The Black Eyed Peas, DaBaby, The Weeknd, Doja Cat, Maluma with CNCO among others performed at the VMAs 2020. The Hustlers star Keke Palmer took over the hosting duties for the night.
BTS made a clean sweep by winning all four awards they were nominated in - Best Group, Best K-pop, and Best Pop for 'ON' - a song in Korean, Best Choreography - 'ON' making history again at VMAs 2020. Lady Gaga took home Artist Of The Year, Best Collaboration, Song Of The Year. She became the first-ever recipient of the TRICON Award. The Weeknd took home Best R&B and Video Of The Year.
Here's the full list of winners:
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
The Weeknd – “Blinding Lights”
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Lady Gaga
BEST R&B
The Weeknd – “Blinding Lights”
VIDEO FOR GOOD
H.E.R. – "I Can’t Breathe"
BEST POP
BTS – “On”
BEST MUSIC VIDEO FROM HOME
Ariana Grande & Justin Bieber – “Stuck with U”
SONG OF THE YEAR
Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande – “Rain On Me”
BEST LATIN
Maluma ft. J Balvin – “Qué Pena”
BEST DIRECTION
Taylor Swift – “The Man”
BEST COLLABORATION
Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande – “Rain On Me”
BEST K-POP
BTS – “On”
BEST GROUP
BTS
BEST ALTERNATIVE
Machine Gun Kelly – “Bloody Valentine”
PUSH BEST NEW ARTIST
Doja Cat
BEST HIP-HOP
Megan Thee Stallion – “Savage”
BEST ROCK
Coldplay – “Orphans”
BEST QUARANTINE PERFORMANCE
CNCO – Unplugged At Home
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande – “Rain On Me”
BEST ART DIRECTION
Miley Cyrus – “Mother’s Daughter”
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Dua Lipa – “Physical”
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
BTS – “On” (Son Song Deuk, Lee Ga Hun, Lee Byung Arun)
BEST EDITING
Miley Cyrus – “Mother’s Daughter”
SONG OF THE SUMMER
BLACKPINK “How You Like That”
ALSO READ: BTS bring a lot of funk and soul with 'Dynamite' performance at VMAs 2020, make history with multiple wins
source https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/mtv-vmas-2020-winners-bts-lady-gaga-the-weeknd-win-big-at-mtv-video-music-awards/
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BTS bring a lot of funk and soul with 'Dynamite' performance at VMAs 2020, make history with multiple wins
The widely popular group BTS made their long-awaited debut at the Video Music Awards 2020 on August 30, 2020. After releasing the latest hit single 'Dynamite' on August 21 and breaking multiple records over the last few days, the seven members - RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook - made their way to the VMAs for an explosive performance.
Dressed in classic suits, jackets and vests, bringing the bell-bottoms back with slick hair and beautiful visuals, BTS performed from Seoul, South Korea as the Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square, the Empire State Building among other New York spots were seen as the backdrop. The choreography was so on point as always and their sharp performance lit up the stage. The song finds the superstars spreading joy and happiness as they croon "'Cause I, I, I'm in the stars tonight / So watch me bring the fire and set the night alight (Hey) / Shining through the city with a little funk and soul / So I'ma light it up like dynamite, woah-oh-oh."
VMAs BEST GROUP ????#BTS #방탄소년단 @BTS_twt pic.twitter.com/UIYs0GEP2J
— andrea ♡s bts⁷ (@blackxagustd) August 30, 2020
VMAs BEST K-POP ????#BTS #방탄소년단 @BTS_twt pic.twitter.com/3GbZqicTPS
— andrea ♡s bts⁷ (@blackxagustd) August 30, 2020
???? @BTS_twt is taking home the Moon Person for Best Pop at this year's #VMAs! ✨ pic.twitter.com/vfNyLM3ikU
— MTV (@MTV) August 31, 2020
'Dynamite' broke many records including racking up 101.1 million views in 24 hours making it the first music video to do so in Youtube history. The song has also ranked No. 1 in more than 100 countries already becoming BTS' fifth song to achieve this milestone after 'Black Swan', 'Moon', 'My Time', and 'Your Eyes Tell'. Their song 'Filter' has also received No. 1 in countries.
ALSO READ: Big Hit Entertainment reviewing offline concert of BTS in South Korea due to surge of COVID-19
source https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/bts-bring-a-lot-of-funk-and-soul-with-dynamite-performance-at-vmas-2020-make-history-with-multiple-wins/
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Kareena Kapoor Khan shares pictures of Taimur Ali Khan stealing the show at the Kapoor family meet
The 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most celebrated and loved festivals of India. Owing to the pandemic, citizens have been refrained from holding processions and have been advised to celebrate at home with their families this year.
On Saturday, Bollywood's Kapoor family got together for the Ganapati celebrations. Kareena and Karisma Kapoor got together with their family members and shared pictures on their social media handles. Kareena shared two adorable pictures of Taimur who was seen goofing around with the other family members. Sharing the pictures, Bebo wrote, "All my favourite humans". In one of the pictures, Taimur can be seen posing with Randhir Kapoor, Babita Kapoor and Karisma Kapoor's children.
Earlier, Karisma Kapoor took to Instagram to share a happy picture of her family during the Ganapati Darshan. Seen in the picture are Kareena Kapoor, Taimur Ali Khan, Armaan Jain, Aadar Jain, Randhir Kapoor and other members. Sharing the picture, Karisma wrote, "Ganapati Darshan #familytime". Karisma also shared a picture of her kids and Taimur praying to the Lord.
ALSO READ: Kareena Kapoor Khan says, “Count the memories, not the calories”, and we couldn’t agree more!
source https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/kareena-kapoor-khan-shares-pictures-taimur-ali-khan-stealing-show-kapoor-family-meet/
Saturday 29 August 2020
Sushant case: Rhea called again for questioning
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Sushant Singh Rajput’s sister calls for a boycott of the film Shashank inspired by the death of the actor
Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Shweta Singh Kirti has demanded a boycott of the film titled Shashank. The film is inspired by the late actor's death and co-produced by Karni Sena member Surjeet Singh Rathore.
On Saturday, Shweta took to her Twitter handle and asked people to boycott the film. "Boycott the film and the one who is promoting it!! #BoycottAltairMedia,” she wrote while retweeting posters of the film. The film is produced under the banner of Roar productions. It is directed by Sanoj Mishra and stars Arya Babbar and Rajveer Singh. In the posters, there were words like depressions, suicide, murder and nepotism mentioned.
Boycott the film and the one who is promoting it!! #BoycottAltairMedia https://t.co/F5smtiSNY4
— shweta singh kirti (@shwetasinghkirt) August 29, 2020
Meanwhile, Rathore, a Karni Sena member recently told a news channel that he was present at Cooper Hospital on June 15, where the autopsy on Sushant's body was conducted. He also claimed that Rhea Chakraborty said "Sorry Babu" after seeing the actor’s mortal remains.
Sushant's family friend Nilotpal Mrinal reacting to the poster on Twitter wrote, "So this is reality of Surjeet Singh Rathore -- His appearance on TV and news was a coverup for this project of his -- shame on you #surjeetsinghrathore."
source https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/sushant-singh-rajputs-sister-calls-boycott-film-shashank-inspired-death-actor/
Mann ki Baat live: PM Modi addresses nation
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"If a show like Money Heist were to be made as an Indian adaption, I would love to be a part of it" - Tinaa Dattaa
Actress Tinaa Dattaa has over the years portrayed various characters across different mediums, showing a unique and diverse shade each time.
The actress who is all set to play a very different role in her upcoming webshow Naxalbari, states that she would love to take up more challenging roles in the future, and ones that can showcase her as a diverse actor who can take on any role given to her.
Speaking about the kind of characters she would love to take on in the future, Tinaa shares,"I would love to work on inspiring roles and content in the future. From topics featuring real stories and incidents to content which is relevant to this generation and era, is what I would really like to work on. Even if a show like Money Heist were to be made as an Indian adaption, I would love to be a part of it as well. Projects which have good content at the center of them are ones I would love to try my hands at".
ALSO READ: After watching Money Heist, Ayushmann Khurrana develops interest in Salvador Dali
source https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/show-like-money-heist-made-indian-adaption-love-part-tinaa-dattaa/
FIRST VISUALS: Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli celebrate their pregnancy in Dubai with RCB team
A few days ago, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma and Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli announced their pregnancy. In a post on Instagram the couple shared a picture of themselves with Anushka flaunting her baby bump. “And then, we were three! Arriving Jan 2021,” they captioned the post.
Now, the couple has arrived in Dubai for the forthcoming season of Indian Premier League. Virat Kohli is the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore team and celebrated the joyous occasion with his teammates and wife. The Royal Challengers Bangalore took to their official twitter handle to share glimpses from the celebration congratulating the soo to be parents. Sharing the video, they wrote, “Bold Diaries: Team Bonding Session. 7 days of quarantine in Bengaluru followed by 7 days in Dubai and 6 COVID tests later, the team finally got a chance to spend quality time together in a dedicated private beach and a state of the art team room, within the secure bio bubble.”
The IPL is an annual event held during the summer in India. However, owing to the pandemic, the game had to be postponed. With the current situation in India not being suitable to host the IPL, the matches have been shifted to Dubai. The tournament will commence on September 19.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Anushka Sharma was last seen in the film Zero. She also produced the successful web series Pataal Lok and the Netflix original film Bulbul.
source https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/first-visuals-anushka-sharma-virat-kohli-celebrate-pregnancy-dubai-rcb-team/
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Radhika Apte more visible in her international film than Ali Fazal
Two of our more talented actors Radhika Apte and Ali Fazal will be seen in prestigious international films at just about the same time. While Ali Fazal in the trailer of Death On The Nile is visible for just one shot amidst a gallery of outstanding co-stars, Radhika Apte is all over the trailer of A Call To Spy, and understandably so. Ms Apte plays one of the three protagonists in this chick flick with a difference.
Apte along with two very distinguished actresses Sarah Megan Thomas and Stana Katic, plays a part of Winston Churchill’s secret service to spy on Hitler during World War 2. In the tense espionage thriller Ms Apte plays Noor Inayat Khan a true-life spy who like Alia Bhatt’s Sehmat in Raazi is willing to risk her life for her country. In this case the country is Great Britain.
The trailer is heartening for the space it provides to an Indian actress. Also, I am relieved to hear speaking in her natural voice and not in that sing-song tone assumed by all Indian actors working abroad. Ms Apte holds her ground well with her distinguished co-stars who include the British actor Linus Roache (wasn’t he wonderful as Robert Kennedy in RFK?), and the Canadian Stana Katic.
Sara Megan Thomas who plays the third protagonist also produces the film. The director of the film is also a woman. To have all these talented women get together for a spy thriller sounds like fun. Just how much so, we shall know in September
Also Read: Radhika Apte shares topless picture; calls it her ‘birthsuit’
source https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/radhika-apte-visible-international-film-ali-fazal/
Friday 28 August 2020
CSK's Suresh Raina to miss entire IPL 2020
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Sushant Singh Rajput's sister shares screenshots of WhatsApp chats where Rhea Chakraborty and others are talking about acquiring ‘doobie’
On Friday, Sushnat Singh Rajput's sister Shweta Singh Kirti shared screenshots of a WhatsApp allegedly from last year where Rhea Chakraborty and her brother are seen asking for some doobie (an informal term for cannabis cigarette).
In one of the screenshots, Samuel Miranda sends photographs of blueberry kush and in another the late actor’s flatmate Sidharth Pithani confirms whether Sushant got the doobs. The screenshots were from a Whatsapp group named NIFW. From the pictures, one can make out that names of some of the group members are Aayush SSR, Anandi SSR, Siddharth Pithani SSR, Rhea and others.
The conversations in the screenshots happened in July and August of 2019. However, it is not clear who the owner of the phone is. In one of the chats, Rhea is seen asking for some doobie to which the owner of the phone responds with: “Getting”.
"What was going on? #ArrestCulpritsOfSSR" Shweta captioned the screenshots.
What was going on...#ArrestCulpritsOfSSR pic.twitter.com/SPcwyA720r
— shweta singh kirti (@shwetasinghkirt) August 28, 2020
In another set of screenshots, there involves a group titled Team SSR and in the members of the group includig Pithani are seen talking about doobs. A screenshot from a WhatsApp chat on July 21, 2019, has Showik Chakraborty writing to the mobile owner: "reach soon guys. And also tell Aayush to get doobies."
"What are we to conclude?? #ArrestCulpritsOfSSR," Shweta captioned the screenshots.
Take a look:
What are we to conclude?? #ArrestCulpritsOfSSR pic.twitter.com/YZcg9u3yKI
— shweta singh kirti (@shwetasinghkirt) August 28, 2020
ALSO READ: Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case: Narcotics Control Bureau to quiz 20 people on supply of drugs
source https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/sushant-singh-rajputs-sister-shares-screenshots-whatsapp-chats-rhea-chakraborty-others-talking-acquiring-doobie/
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"80s for me is a super colourful, super cool era and it’s amazing that our film is set in that period,"- Bell Bottom actress Vaani Kapoor
Vaani Kapoor is thrilled to start shooting Bell Bottom in which she is cast opposite Akshay Kumar. The gorgeous girl has a very hectic shoot life ahead of her. She is starting Bell Bottom now and then in October, Vaani starts her next, a love story opposite Ayushmann Khurrana. This manic 2020, which has seen the industry plagued by the coronavirus, is definitely ending on a strong note for her.
“I am just excited right now to start work again after a lockdown. It's going to be hectic but I also know it's going to be very fulfilling. I am glad I have gotten to be a part of two very interesting projects,” says Vaani, who is among the top leading ladies of Bollywood to have signed big projects in lockdown.
Ask Vaani how she has prepped for Bell Bottom during the lockdown and she says, “Prepping in lockdown has been all about Zoom calls and readings on digital platforms. It’s been all about getting back in the zone in a new way! We are making do with what we have. So, I cannot complain.”
Bell Bottom is reported to be set in the 1980s and Vaani shared how she has been getting into the skin of her character for the same. “Well, I am particularly excited about the 80's look and feel and we have been working on some interesting looks from that era. I have been making my notes, watching old films, doing a bit of research. It’s been a fun process to soak in the 80s era,” she says.
Vaani adds, “’80s for me is a super colourful, super cool era and it’s amazing that our film is set in that period. As a part of my research, it’s been really fun to catch on Hindi films set in that time and read about the era to just pick up mannerisms, style, and life. Rest, I will improvise given the script and my character. I wish I could give more details but at this point, I really can’t.”
ALSO READ: “Birthdays are always incomplete without my parents and my sister”, says Vaani Kapoor
source https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/80s-super-colourful-super-cool-era-amazing-film-set-period-bell-bottom-actress-vaani-kapoor/
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Thursday 27 August 2020
SSR case live: Rhea arrives for questioning
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'Further delay in NEET, JEE untenable': Pokhriyal
How Sushmita Sen missed the chance to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali
The first time when Sushmita Sen missed the opportunity to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali was when he wanted to cast her as Chandramukhi in Devdas. The original casting was Aishwarya Rai and Sushmita Sen, Miss World and Miss Universe as Paro and Chandramukhi. Then the cast changed overnight and apparently Sushmita held no grudges.
After all these years she was all set to finally work with Bhansali again, this time courtesy Salman Khan in the ill-fated Insha Allah.
Says an informed source, “There was a guest appearance of Salman Khan’s ex-girlfriend. Salman recommended Sushmita’s name and Bhansali was happy to meet her. They met and everything was in place. But it never happened. And there went her last opportunity to work with Bhansali.”
Also Read: Sushmita Sen shares cute videos of beau Rohman Shawl as he tutors Alisah and her friend
source https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/sushmita-sen-missed-chance-work-sanjay-leela-bhansali/
BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez bring vibrant vibes with 'ICE CREAM' music video
The highly anticipated collaboration of popular K-pop group BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez is here and it is full of vibrant colours.
Titled 'Ice Cream', the pop track features BLACKPINK members Jisoo, Rose, Jennie, and Lisa along with pop sensation Selena Gomez. The five stars bring a lot of summery vibes to the screen as they express their feelings about someone who appears to be cold on the outside but is sweet on the inside."Look so good, yeah, look so sweet (Hey) /
Lookin' good, enough to eat / Coldest with this kiss, so he call me ice cream / Catch me in the fridge, right where the ice be / Look so good, yeah, look so sweet (Hey) / Baby, you deserve a treat / Diamonds on my wrist, so he call me ice cream / You could double-dip 'cause I know you like me."
'Ice Cream' is the second single from BLACKPINK after 'How You Like That'. They are set to make their album debut in October, this year.
So, the real question is - Are you 'Ice cream chillin', chillin', ice cream chillin'?
ALSO READ: Selena Gomez launches new Ice Cream flavour, BLACKPINK members drop teaser posters ahead of collab release
source https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/blackpink-and-selena-gomez-bring-vibrant-vibes-with-ice-cream-music-video/
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Wednesday 26 August 2020
16 Years Of Dhoom: "We were confident at the script stage that Dhoom was an entertainer" - says Vijay Krishna Acharya
Filmmaker Vijay Krishna Acharya is really in a league of his own and here’s why! The writer-director has written and directed the most successful franchise in the Indian film industry’s history – the Dhoom series of adrenaline-pumping films. Viktor, as he is lovingly called in the industry, says his achievements are hugely humbling for him. He reveals that he and Aditya Chopra, the producer of the film, were ‘pleasantly surprised’ with the mind-blowing reaction of the audience towards the first film that spawned the generation-defining franchise for audiences worldwide.
Viktor, who wrote the first two films before directing Aamir Khan in Dhoom: 3, says, “Honestly, as a writer, one always looks for appreciation, and I’m often unaware of the commercial aspect of things. I think all films are creative enterprises first and commerce is a by-product of that. But I think we were all pleasantly surprised by the response to the film (the first Dhoom).”
He adds, “We were confident at the script stage that the film was an entertainer, a film which was not taking itself too seriously and perhaps that is what struck a chord with the young in the audience along with the energy of the action and of course Dhoom Macha Le by Pritam! The only person who kind of foresaw the possibility of a sequel was Adi and he wrote me a mail before the release and said, do think about a sequel!”
With Dhoom’s anniversary, Viktor completes 16 years of association with YRF and Aditya Chopra. About his creative collaboration with the studio, he says, “To me, it seems like yesterday honestly. For me, it has always been about the people that I met and the relationships we forged. From the time of writing the first Dhoom, I have found in Adi a great generator and bouncing board for ideas. He is genuinely a creative producer and since he’s a writer and a director himself he understands the struggle of the creative process and the support that a director needs to bring that imagination to life. In a world which is seen as cut-throat and competitive, he has managed to create an oasis of calm.”
Viktor’s idea to have a villain with morality was ingenious because one always roots for the villain to win! He says, “Dhoom is more in an anti-hero world rather than a villain in the traditional sense. In the first Dhoom, the anti-hero is a rebel. Even though he is a thief, his persona is essentially a rebellious one. There is something about youth and bikes and energy, none of which was a planned thing— it just seemed to come organically, instinctively I guess and the bank robbers are essentially cocking a snook at the establishment which unconsciously is a thread that runs through in all the films of the Dhoom series.”
He adds, “The hero is the anti-hero and he is always stepping away from the world of conventional wisdom and rules. He exists outside of it (Dhoom 2) even though he is very much a part of the fabric of society, like Kabir in Dhoom and Sahir in Dhoom 3. The larger than life aspect comes from their exceptional abilities to face and oftentimes create danger for their lives.”
Ask Viktor if directing a Dhoom franchise film is now a pleasure or pressure point for him because of the soaring expectations and he says, “Filmmaking is a healthy and sometimes unhealthy combination of pleasure and pressure. An almost symbiotic existence which like all things dangerous has a unique attraction and thrill.
So, yes, it will always be a pleasure but I’m also aware that it will get tougher with each film to reinvent or rediscover the genre. Having said that, I remember what Adi said once while we were scripting Dhoom 2 that we should never make a Dhoom only to satisfy the franchise. One should make it only if we would have made that film in any event, whether or not it was called Dhoom. So far, I think, we have managed to stick to that principle.”
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source https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/16-years-dhoom-confident-script-stage-dhoom-entertainer-says-vijay-krishna-acharya/
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FIRST LOOK: John Abraham and Aditi Rao Hydari to play Arjun Kapoor's grandparents in untitled next
To be one of the very first few films to resume shoot post the lockdown, the 10-day shoot of Arjun Kapoor- Rakul Preet starrer yet untitled took off on Monday. To start the schedule are John Abraham and Aditi Rao Hydari, who play Arjun’s grandparents in the film. Their track is set in 1947, around the time of India’s Independence.
Aditi plays John’s love interest and the younger version of Neena’s character, Arjun’s grandmother. John and Aditi will be shooting for their part for a week during this indoor schedule. They will then reunite with the team for a brief outdoor in October.
John is excited to get back to work after a five-month forced break due to the coronavirus triggered lockdown, but is also cautious given that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. “The team has taken extreme care, following all the SOPs, issued by the ministries and the concerned authorities. As a producer, it’s important for me to look out for our cast and crew,” he says. John, who is producing the film with Nikkhil Advani and Bhushan Kumar says, “When I heard the script, I instantly knew that this would be a special part, and when Kaashvie suggested I play it, it was difficult to refuse.”
Aditi insists that the role is equally special for her as it is a love story that spans generations. “John and I play a couple in 1946 –47 whose love story remains unfinished and unrequited till Arjun’s character feels the need to bring it to closure. Films like these are rarely made today, so I was quick to come on board,” she avers.
Nikkhil comments that it’s a love story spanning three-generation, starting in 1947 and continuing till 2020. “There is a parallel between Arjun and Rakul’s characters in the present day and the forced break-up between John and Aditi’s characters in 1947 following the Partition. He plays a Sardar for the first time,” he shares.
Bhushan promises that John in his Sikh avatar is powerful and lovable and his chemistry will light up the screen. “It’s a story of love, values, bonds and family over two different eras. John and Aditi’s is an old-school love story while Arjun and Rakul are in a modern-day relationship,” he informs.
Nikkhil concludes by saying the film will showcase love to a generation growing up on social media: “The idea is to realise true love through the story of a woman who’s been yearning for closure for 70 years.”
The film yet untitled, directed by Kaashvie Nair, is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Divya Khosla Kumar, Krishan Kumar (T-Series) along with Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani, Nikkhil Advani (Emmay Entertainment), and John Abraham (JA Entertainment).
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source https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/first-look-john-abraham-and-aditi-rao-hydari-to-play-arjun-kapoors-grandparents-in-untitled-next/