‘Zero’: Aanand L Rai denies rumours of Shah Rukh Khan starrer being a sci-fi flick
Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Zero’ has been a lot in the news lately. Filmmaker Aanand L Rai has been singing praises of the lead man and now he has another piece of information to share with his fans.
At an interview, he was asked if the film has a science fiction angle or not, to which Aanand answered that it is false and the movie will release in 2D only. He also spoke about the experience of making the film and said that is made with a lot of passion and that it brought him out of his comfort zone.
Also starring Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma, ‘Zero’ is all set to release on December 21st.
‘Bhaiyyaji Superhitt’ poster introduces Sanjay Mishra as a quack doctor
‘Bhaiyyaji Superhitt’, the upcoming film has Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, Arshad Warsi, Sanjay Mishra and Shreyas Talpade starring in pivotal roles. After releasing a set of character poster, the makers have now introduced Sanjay Mishra as Dr Gyan Prakash Buddhisagar.
Going by the description, he will be seen playing a doctor in need of his own medication. Centred on a UP underworld gangster who wants to become a Bollywood actor the film will see Sunny Deol play a dual role.
‘Bhaiyyaji Superhitt’ has been in the making since 2011 and was scheduled for an Eid 2018 release, however, the makers postponed the film that will now hit theatres on October 19.
Touted to have some high-octane action stunts and a perfect blend of comedy, the film will see Sunny and Preity reunite on-screen after a gap of 15 years.
‘Bhaiaji Superhit’: Checkout Shreyas Talpade’s eccentric avatar as a writer
‘Bhaiaji Superhit’ is an upcoming film with an ensemble cast consisting of names like Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, and Arshad Warsi among many others. Now, Shreyas Talpade’s character from the film has also been revealed. In the latest poster of the film, Shreyas features as an eccentric Bengali writer Tarun Porno Ghosh. Wearing a bright blue colored waist coat with a red colored shirt, he also sports a long beard which he pairs well along with some shades. He comes with his own quirky tagline that says, “He is a great writer who has not written anything till today.” Overall, each character looks super intriguing and the project promises to be a laughter fest.
‘AndhaDhun’: Tabu and Ayushmann Khurrana are bound by fate in the latest poster
After intriguing the audience with quirky posters and an intriguing trailer, the makers of ‘AndhaDhun’ released another teaser that features Tabu blindfolded and tied to a chair with Ayushmann Khurrana. Keeping in sync with the theme of the film, Tabu shared the poster with the caption, “Blinded by chaos, bound by fate.”
As the trailer suggests, the film around a blind pianist whose life takes a turn for the worse after crossing paths with a grey shaded character played by Tabu. Bollywood stars like Karan Johar, Arjun Kapoor, Taapsee Pannu and others heaped praises of the trailer.
‘AndhaDhun’ stars Tabu in a pivotal role, opposite Ayushmann Khurrana who will mark his first association with Sriram Raghavan. The film also features Radhika Apte who will be collaborating with Sriram once again after ‘Badlapur’.
The film is slated to release on 5 October 2018.
'Bhaiaji Superhit' poster: Introducing Arshad Warsi as director Goldie Kapoor
'Bhaiaji Superhit' is an upcoming film starring Sunny Deol, Preity G Zinta who is making her silver screen comeback among many others. Now, the makers have unveiled a new poster from the film featuring Arshad Warsi. The poster shows the actor as Goldie Kapoor, a kooky film director who seems to be really keen on making money than anything else. Holding a bundle of money in one hand, he has a wide grin on his face with lights behind him indicating that he is on set. With the addition of this new character, the already interesting looking film got a lot quirkier. Directed by Neeraj Pathak, the movie is all set to release on October 19th.
'Mausi Ji' scene from 'Sholay' recreated for 'Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se'
Dharmendra and his boys Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol are back together for the third installment of 'Yamla Pagla Deewana' series. Kirti Kharbanda will be seen as the female lead of the film.
The film has been receiving a lot of appreciation for the trailer. According to the reports, recently, Dharmendra shared a memory which struck to his mind while he was shooting the scene for 'Yamla Pagla Dewaana Phir Se'. He said that while he was filming the original sequence, he added 'Ji' to 'Mausi' as he was requesting for Basanti's hand in the film and wanted to add some "Maska" to the dialogue. He said that all the characters from 'Sholay' are unforgettable. He also stated that Shah Rukh Khan once told him that this scene should be Bollywood's national anthem.
Well, with such interesting scenes being incorporated into the movie, it will be a joy ride for everyone. The film is all set to hit the theatres on August 31.
Check out the brand new poster of JP Dutta's upcoming film 'Paltan'
After impressing the audience with the gripping trailer, the makers of 'Paltan' have now released a brand new poster of the film on Independence Day. The new poster showcases all the lead actors Arjun Rampal, Gurmeet Choudhary, Harshvardhan Rane, Siddhanth Kapoor, Luv Sinha and Sonu Sood in the army uniform and saluting the motherland.
The makers revealed the poster on Twitter and captioned it as "A soldier dies not when he is shot, but when he is forgotten. "#IndependenceDayIndia#Paltan
Directed by JP Dutta the movie is based on the Nathu La military clashes of 1967 which took place along the Sikkim border. The movie will showcase the untold story of the Indian forces facing off in an intense battle of ward off a Chinese infiltration.
Produced by JP Dutta Films, 'Paltan' is slated to release on 7th September.
Amitabh Bachchan reunites with his 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' co-star Kajol for 'Helicopter Eela'
Kajol’s ‘Helicopter Eela’ has been creating a lot of buzz amongst the fans. The trailer of the movie released last week and since then the internet has been buzzing with praise and accolades for the film. The movie saw a glimpse of Kajol’s fun side which the fans will get to witness after a long time.
And now another update which will leave the fans all the more excited is that, ‘Helicopter Eela’ will see Kajol reunite with her ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ co-star Amitabh Bachchan. Ajay Devgn took to his Insatgram to share the cameo of Amitabh Bachchan in the film. Apparently, Big B plays a crucial role in the film and that’s the reason why his character has been kept under wraps.
Sharing a picture with Amitabh Bachchan and Kajol in the frame, Ajay Devgn expressed his gratitude towards Amitabh Bachchan. He wrote, “Thank you so much Amitji for saying yes without batting an eye. Both #HelicopterEela and me thank you.”
Filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar revealed that owing to his bond with Ajay and Kajol, the megastar instantly gave his nod to be a part of the film. He also said that the shoot will only be a one-day business as it’s a small scene. ‘Helicopter Eela’, is an adaptation of the Gujarati play ‘Beta Kaagdo’. The film also stars Neha Dhupia in an important role and is slated to release on September 7th, 2018. It is produced under the banners of Ajay Devgn and Jayantilal Gada.
‘Stree’: Kriti Sanon to reunite with ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi’ co-star Rajkummar Rao for a special song?
Those waiting to see Kriti Sanon and Rajkummar Rao share screen space again after ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi’, might just have their dream come true. If reports doing the round are true, then the former co-stars will soon be reuniting to shake a leg together for Rao’s upcoming film ‘Stree’.
According to online reports, Kriti will feature in her first special dance sequence in the horror-comedy that also features Shraddha Kapoor in a lead role. Titled 'Aao Kabhi Haveli Pe', the dance number is reportedly composed by Sachin-Jigar and will have a rap sequence by Badshah.
This will be the third dance track from the film after the release of 'Kamariya' and 'Milegi Milegi'.
Directed by Amar Kaushik and written by DK and Raj, ‘Stree’ is scheduled to hit theatres on 31 August.
Shahid Kapoor goes an extra mile to promote 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu'
Shahid Kapoor’s last success ‘Padmaavat’ fetched him immense accolades and appreciation from the audience and critics for his role as Maharawal Ratan Singh. After basking on the success of the film, he kickstarted shooting for ‘Batti Gul Meter Chalu’ which also stars Shraddha Kapoor and Yami Gautam in lead roles.
Now with the trailer getting unveiled, Shahid is high on excitement about his upcoming film. The social drama will show the actor playing the role of a lawyer for the very first time in his career. If reports in a media portal are to be believed then Shahid is going all out and out for promoting ‘Batti Gul Meter Chalu.
In fact, reports state that he has also sat down with the marketing team of ‘Batti Gul Meter Chalu’ and brainstormed on the different marketing approach the actors can take to promote the film. He has apparently been giving inputs in order to create the perfect promotional strategy which will help build more buzz around the film.
The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishna Kumar, Nitin Chandrachud, Kusum Arora and Nishant Pitti. It is slated to release on September 21, 2018. ‘Batti Gul Meter Chalu’ is slated to release on September 21st, 2018.
‘Batti Gul Meter Chalu new’ poster: Checkout Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor's uber cool avatar
Earlier today the first look of Shahid and Shraddha Kapoor’s film ‘Batti Gul Meter Chalu’ was unveiled. The release date of the film’s trailer has also been announced. Now, the makers have unveiled one more poster for the audiences. In the poster, both the leads can be seen going on a bike ride with a city in the backdrop. Shahid can be seen driving the bike with Shraddha riding pillion. Interestingly, the word advocate is also written on the vehicle, hinting at Shahid’s profession in the film. Directed by Shree Narayan Singh, ‘Batti Gul Meter Chalu’ will release on September 21st.
Shahid Kapoor shares the first poster of 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu', trailer to be out on Friday
Shahid Kapoor's 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu' has been in news since the announcement of the film. The film has gone through a lot of ups and downs with respect to its production.
Now, the actor who has wrapped up the final schedule of the film took to his social media to share the first poster of the same. The poster features a picture of Uttarakhand valley houses and also an electricity bill on it. He captioned the post,"It's current! It's light! It's shocking! #BattiGulMeterChalu #BGMCPoster Trailer out on Friday at 12:30 pm.
@TSeries @YamiGautam @ShraddhaKapoor @divyendus".
The film is based on the electricity issue faced by people in the country, especially in small towns. Helmed by Shree Narayan Singh, the movie also stars Shraddha Kapoor and Yami Gautam and is slated to release on 21st September 2018.
Mudassar Aziz on Kareena Kapoor Khan being a part of 'Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi'
‘Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi’ is one of the most awaited movies of this year. Starring Sonakshi Sinha, Jimmy Sheirgill, Abhay Deol, Ali Fazal, Diana Penty and Piyush Mishra in significant roles, the movie is slated to release on August 24th, 2018.
Earlier when the movie’s inception had just begun, there were rumours about the makers planning to rope in Kareena Kapoor Khan to play the titular role. It was reported that after locking the script Mudassar had also received a nod from Kareena. Then reports stated that the actress has a small cameo in the film.
Now recently when a daily questioned Mudassar about these reports, he reportedly said that they are rumours. He also added that every director is allowed to meet an actor and every actor is allowed to meet a director. And if there are reports following these meetings, then there’s nothing anyone can do about it. He clarified that there was no script when he had met Kareena and there was nothing that was set in stone as well and it was just an actor-director meeting.
Photos: Neha Dhupia begins dubbing for ‘Helicopter Eela’
Neha Dhupia, who will soon be seen in the Kajol starrer ‘Helicopter Eela’, has headed to the recording studios to begin dubbing for the film. The Instagram friendly star took to the photo-sharing app to give fans a look at the work that goes on behind the scenes when making a movie.
“Work mode on, Time to dub...Eela,” she captioned the videos.
Directed by Pradeep Sarkar, ‘Helicopter Eela’ tells the story of a single mother played by Kajol, who gives up her dreams of being a singer to raise her only child. However, she turns out to be quite the overprotective mom and goes to the extent of joining her son’s college just to keep an eye on him.
Produced by Ajay Devgn, the film is slated to release on 14 September.
Is Rajkummar Rao not romancing Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in 'Fanney Khan'?
Anil Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Rajkummar Rao starrer ‘Fanney Khan’ has created a huge amount of buzz around it ever since its announcement. Not only does the film mark Anil Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s reunion after 18 years, but also the fresh pairing of Ash and Rajkummar had got the audience excited.
While fans are anticipating to see some magic between Rajkummar and Aishwarya’s chemistry on the big screen this Friday, looks like these two won’t romancing each other after all. As per reports in a daily, Rajkummar Rao's love interest in the film will be played by his ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi’ co-star Swati Semwal. Swati Semwal played the role of Rama, who was Kriti Sanon’s character’s friend, who was also Rajkummar’s character’s love interest in the film.
Though she has a small role in ‘Fanney Khan’, but reports state that it is quite crucial for the part and no one better than Swati Semwal could have portrayed the character. Talking about her character in ‘Fanney Khan’, Swati told a daily that in the movie she is playing the role of an upcoming actress. This character is very different from the sweet, next-door girl character which she played in ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi’. She revealed that the audience will see her in a bold modern avatar opposite Rajkummar Rao.
Here's the real reason why 'Fanney Khan' and 'Race 3' clash was avoided at the box office
Anil Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer 'Fanney Khan' is all set to hit the screens this Friday. The film has created a good amount of buzz among the audience.
Earlier the film was slated to hit the screens on Eid this year. With this, it would clash with Salman Khan's 'Race 3' at the box office. The fact that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Salman Khan would clash at the box office grabbed a lot of attention. However, the release date of 'Fanney Khan' was changed later.
Recently, during an interaction with an entertainment portal, Anil Kapoor was asked for the real reason for the delay in the film. To this, the actor said, that the 'Fanney Khan' was not pushed ahead because of the clash or because he was in both the films, it was delayed because a lot of work was left for the film to complete. He added they the makers thought that they would finish the work and complete by Eid, but they could not make up to it.
'Fanney Khan' is a one of its kind musical comedy, revolving around a father who wishes to fulfill his daughter's dream of becoming a singer. The film will hit the screens on August 3.
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra reveals that the story of 'Fanney Khan' began nine years ago
'Fanney Khan' is one of the much-awaited films of this year. The trailer and the songs of the film have created a good amount of buzz among the audience. Anil Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao are also promoting the film in full swing.
Recently, during an interaction with a tabloid, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra spoke about the efforts he has put while developing the script of the film. He revealed that for him the journey of 'Fanney Khan' began when he first saw the Belgian film, 'Everybody's Famous'. He revealed that over the years, he along with his wife Bharathi and Atul Manjrekar have been working on the script of the film. He added that the story of the film revolves around passion, parenting, and friendship, which need to be told to the audience.
'Fanney Khan' is a one of its kind musical comedy, revolving around a father who wishes to fulfill his daughter's dream of becoming a singer. The film is slated to hit the screens on August 3.
Here's what Taapsee Pannu has to say about her 'Mulk' co-star Rishi Kapoor
Taapsee Pannu and Rishi Kapoor are currently gearing up for the release of their upcoming film 'Mulk'. The trailer of the movie has been liked by the audience and has even created a good amount of buzz among the fans.
This is the second time when Taapsee Pannu and Rishi Kapoor will be seen together on the big screen. Recently, during an interview with a portal, Tappsee spoke about her experience of working with Rishi Kapoor. Taapsee was asked if she was intimidated by him while shooting for the film. To this, the actress said that he is a typical loud Punjabi who will take your case if you let him. She added that once she got friendly with him she really began to enjoy herself.
Directed by Anubhav Sinha, the social-thriller also stars Prateik Babbar, Rajat Kapoor, Manoj Pahwa and Neena Gupta in pivotal roles. The film is slated to hit the screens on August 3.
Taapsee Pannu shares a heartwarming picture with Rishi Kapoor from the sets of 'Mulk'
Rishi Kapoor and Taapsse Pannu's upcoming film 'Mulk' is all set to hit the screens on Friday. The trailer of the film has received a good response from the audience. The story of 'Mulk' revolves around a terror suspect Shahid Mohammed played by Prateik Babbar, his father Murad Ali Mohammed played by Rishi Kapoor, and the defense lawyer, Aarti Mohammed portrayed by Taapsse Pannu.
Recently, Taapsee watched the film and shared an adorable picture with Rishi Kapoor from the sets of the film. She posted the picture on Twitter and even shared a heartfelt post after the actor. Taapsee tweeted "Just saw THE Film. OUR Film. Proud of it! And we just repeated this shot. But not as MURAD ALI MOHAMMED AND AARTI MOHAMMED but as @chintskap and yours Truly :) #ProudIndian."
Directed by Anubhav Sinha, the social-thriller also stars Rajat Kapoor, Manoj Pahwa and Neena Gupta in pivotal roles. The film is slated to hit the screens on August 3.
Here's what Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has to say on casting Anil Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in 'Fanney Khan'
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is known for making movies which not only entertain the viewers, but even leave a mark among the audience. His upcoming release 'Fanney Khan' has already created a good amount of buzz among the audience.
The film is also looked up by the fans as it marks the collaboration of Anil Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on the big screen after 17 years. The two were last seen together in 'Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai' which released in 2000.
Rakeysh while exclusively speaking to us spoke about the same and said "Anil and Aishwarya were our natural choices to play the part of Fanney Khan and Baby Singh. Fortunately, the casting fell in place and both of them were very excited to play their parts. You know there are some things that are meant to be.. And now when I look at the film it feels like the roles were tailor made for them. It all fits in so well."
Directed by Atul Manjrekar, 'Fanney Khan' is a one of its kind musical comedy, revolving around a father who wishes to fulfill his daughter's dream of becoming a singer.
'Fanney Khan' also stars Rajkummar Rao and is slated to hit the screens on August 3 this year.
These stills of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan from 'Fanney Khan' will make you eager for the film
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is one of the most beautiful actresses of B-Town. The actress has always impressed the audience with her appearance on the big screen. Aishwarya is currently gearing for the release of her upcoming film 'Fanney Khan'.
The actress looks stunning in the trailer and songs of the film. Now we have come across some more stills of Aishwarya from the film. The actress looks absolutely beautiful in the pictures.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will be seen playing the role of a charismatic singer who will win hearts with her positivity and freshness in the film.
'Fanney Khan' is a one of its kind musical comedy, revolving around a father who wishes to fulfill his daughter's dream of becoming a singer.
Helmed by Atul Manjrekar, the film also stars Anil Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao. The movie is set to hit the screens on August 3, 2018.
This is the reason why Rishi Kapoor said yes to Anubhav Sinha's 'Mulk'
Rishi Kapoor is currently gearing for the release of his upcoming film 'Mulk'. The movie revolves around a terror suspect Shahid Mohammed played by Prateik Babbar, his father Murad Ali Mohammed (Rishi Kapoor), and the defense lawyer, Aarti Mohammed portrayed by Taapsee Pannu. The trailer of the film was appreciated by everyone.
Recently, during a press conference in Delhi Rishi Kapoor spoke about the meaning of Mulk and the reason why he signed this project.
Rishi Kapoor said “Mulk means conscious. There’s a conscious in Mulk [country]. Issues like religion, caste and all have been happening for a long time, my father was making movies on it even. But I am by happy that I born at a time when communism was over, however, our 70 years of rivalry between India and Pakistan is still going on. We should just sit, talk and end this once and for all.”
He further added "We are not talking about any solution. We are just stating an issue and talking about it in general. I was just motivated to do the film because of the story and the cast. When Anubhav told me about the story and I like it, however, it was challenging."
Directed by Anubhav Sinha, the social-thriller also features Rajat Kapoor, Manoj Pahwa and Neena Gupta in pivotal roles. The film is slated to hit the screen release on August 3.
Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon begin their preparations for their upcoming film 'Luka Chuppi'
After a lot of speculation, it was finally revealed that Kartik Aaryan has signed Dinesh Vijan’s film which is titled 'Luka Chuppi' and will be paired opposite Kriti Sanon.
Now we hear that the actors have begun their preparations for 'Luka Chuppi' which will go on floors soon. The film is going to be shot in Mathura, Agra and Kartik's hometown, Gwalior.
It was reported that Kartik Aaryan will play the role of a star reporter for a local TV channel in Mathura while Kriti will play his love interest. The actors will need to speak in the local dialect and get the right lingo, and hence the two have started the preps days before going on floors for it.
'Luka Chuppi' promises to be a fun-filled love story which will be directed by Laxman Utekar and knowing Kartik's comic timing, we are sure we are in for some great time. Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon will be seen together on the big screen for the first time.
'Laila Majnu' poster: This winter romance is sure to catch your fancy
It was just yesterday that we saw a teaser from the upcoming film 'Laila Majnu', where Imtiaz Ali was seen explaining the relevance of prevalence of true love in today's age and time.
The makers have now unveiled a new poster from the film which gives a closer view of the lead cast Avinash Tiwary and Tripti Dimri.
Taking the leap out of the classic folklore, 'Laila Majnu', presented by Imtiaz Ali, is set in today's time in Kashmir where Laila and Majnu encounter problems relevant to the youth of today. The passionate love story between the duo that unravels while dealing with their feuding families forms the crux of the story.
Catch the trailer tomorrow.
'Laila Majnu', directed by Sajid Ali, is set to release on August 24, 2018.
Revealed: This is when 'Manmarziyaan’ will now release
Anurag Kashyap’s directorial ‘Manmarizayaan’ had been grabbing headlines ever since its inception. After multiple changes in its cast and director, the film finally went on floors in January with Abhishek Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu and Vicky Kaushal as lead actors.
With ‘Manmarziyaan’, Abhishek Bachchan will make a comeback on the big screen after almost two years. He shared his look from the movie where he donned a turban and looked extremely intense in his character. While the release date of the film was still under wraps, the makers have now officially announced the release date as September 21st.
‘Manmarziyaan’ is co-produced by Aanand L Rai. Taapsee in an interview to IANS had said the film “is a beautiful mix of the different worlds of filmmakers Aanand L Rai and Anurag Kashyap.” This will be the first time that Abhishek will be collaborating with Taapsee and Vicky for a project.
Anil Kapoor announces the release of the latest song from 'Fanney Khan' in a quirky way
‘Fanney Khan’ starring Anil Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Rajkummar Rao in lead roles has been creating a huge amount of buzz ever since its announcement. The trailer of the film released a few days back and it immediately became the talk of the town. From Aishwarya glamorous look to Anil Kapoor’s middle-class man’s avatar to Rajkummar Rao’s screen presence, ‘Fanney Khan’ made to everyone’s watchlist.
The makers have already released 2 songs, and both have been liked by the audience a lot. One showcases Aishwarya in a Beyonce avatar and the second shows the chemistry between Aishwarya Rai and Rajkummar Rao. Now, Anil Kapoor announced the release of the third song from ‘Fanney Khan’ titled ‘Mere Achche Din Kab Ayenge’ on his Instagram in a quirky way.
With a still poster of his, Anil Kapoor captioned the picture as, “Agar aapke dil mein ye sawal hai ki mere #AchcheDin kab aayenge, toh aap bhi #FanneyKhan hain! My favorite song will be out soon! @aishwaryaraibachchan_arb @rajkummar_rao @divyadutta25 @ameet_trivedi @kamil_irshad_official @rakeyshommehra @tseries.official @romppictures @atulmanjrekar @fanneykhanfilm #VirendarArora #NishantPitti #BhushanKumar”
Anil Kapoor portrays the role of a common man who struggles to make a livelihood by driving a taxi. An aspirational singer himself, he dreams to make his daughter a singer like Lata Mangeshkar. The film also showcases Aishwarya Rai Bachchan playing a singing sensation and Rajkummar Rao portraying the love interest of Aishwarya in the film.
Helmed by Atul Manjrekar, the film is slated to hit the screens on August 3rd this year.
Taapsee Pannu takes inspiration from Amitabh Bachchan's character from 'Pink' for 'Mulk'
Taapsee Pannu has beautifully and strikingly created her on screen portrayals for the audience and the critics in each and every film. Her effortless screen presence and balanced performance is a proof that she is here to stay for a prolonged period. After impressing her fans down south, Taapsee has created a humungous fan base in the Hindi film industry as well.
She will be next seen in ‘Mulk’ alongside Rishi Kapoor, where she will be essaying the role of a lawyer, seeking justice for a client she believes is being framed owing to his religion. While speaking to a daily about taking inspiration for her role she revealed how Amitabh Bachchan’s portrayal of a stern and convincing lawyer in ‘Pink’ was the best point of reference for her.
She further said that since she worked with him in ‘Pink’, she learnt how he executed the role with finesse. Though the situation that he character in ‘Mulk’ is different than Amitabh Bachchan’s in ‘Pink’, she revealed how she has picked out nuances from watching him which help her ace the role in her upcoming film.
Directed by Anubhav Sinha and shot extensively in Benaras and Lucknow, ‘Mulk’ is the story of a Muslim family trying to reclaim its lost honour and is scheduled to have its theatrical release on August 3rd, 2018.
‘Batti Gul Meter Chalu’:Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor starrer to release on 14 September 2018
‘Batti Gul Meter Chalu’, starring Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor is all set to release on 14 September 2018. The film that was long delayed finally got its release date on Monday. The film was initially slated to release during Janmasthami on 31 August 2018, but the makers seem to had postponed it due to numerous delays during the shoot.
The team only recently wrapped up shooting for the social drama with a song sequence shot in Mumbai. A major portion of the film was shot in Tehri, Uttarakhand and is reportedly based on the struggles of a man against the power distribution companies over exorbitant electricity bills.
The film will see Shahid reunite with Shraddha after starring together in the critically acclaimed ‘Haider’. All eyes will now be on the box office to see if the hunk can work his magic once again after the phenomenal success of ‘Padmaavat’. There is also a lot riding on the shoulders of director Sigh, who earned worldwide appreciation for his work on the film ‘ Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’, starring Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar.
This is when 'Fanney Khan's second song 'Halka Halka' will be out
Anil Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Rajkummar Rao's upcoming film 'Fanney Khan' is one of the much-awaited films of this years. The trailer of the film was recently released and it received a good response from the audience. Later the makers even shared the first song titled 'Mohabbat'.
Now the makers are all set to release the second song titled 'Halka Halka' from the film. The song will be out tomorrow and will show the blossoming chemistry Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Rajkummar Rao. While the first song showed Aishwarya in a glamorous avatar, the second song will give us an insight into the romantic connection between the two actors.
'Fanney Khan' revolves around the bond between the father and daughter with a pinch of comedy and drama. 'Fanney Khan' is the Hindi adaptation of the Dutch film ‘Everybody’s Famous’. The film will mark the collaboration of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anil Kapoor on the big screen after 18 years.
Directed by Atul Manjrekar, the film is slated to hit the screens on 3rd August 2018.
Revealed: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's screen time in 'Fanney Khan'
Anil Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's upcoming film 'Fanney Khan' is one of the most talked about projects of this year. The trailer of the film was recently released and it received a good response from the audience.
Although Aishwarya Rai was seen quite a bit in the trailer, recent reports have it that just like 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', Aish will have limited screen time in 'Fanney Khan' also.
A close source to a tabloid revealed that Aishwarya has a short but interesting role in the film. The source added that she will be seen just for 15-20 minutes in the film. Apparently, Aishwarya shot for 12-13 days with Rajkummar Rao and Anil Kapoor. The source further revealed that one dance number and a love track has been filmed on Aishwarya in the film.
'Fanne Khan' is the Hindi adaptation of the Dutch film ‘Everybody’s Famous’. The film will mark the collaboration of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anil Kapoor on the big screen after 18 years.
Directed by Atul Manjrekar the film is slated to hit the screens on August 3, 2018.
It’s official: ‘2.0’ starring Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar to release on November 29th
The magnum opus ‘2.0’ starring two spectacular stars Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar has been facing incessant postponement of the film. High on VFX and special effects, the movie was taking quite sometime on the edit table, which resulted in the delayed release. The movie was initially supposed to clash with Akshay Kumar’s ‘PadMan’ in January this year, and then it got postponed to August to clash with ‘Gold’.
However, now the makers and the team of ‘2.0’ have officially confirmed that the fans will finally get to witness the Rajini-Akki magic on the big screen on November 29th this year. It was also speculated that ‘2.0’ has been postponed to next year because of the edit issues, but now fans finally have a sigh of relief with the announcement of the new and final release date.
Reports from sources claim that the VFX Company has finally promised the date to deliver final print of the film to the makers.
Touted as the most expensive Indian film so far, the makers and the fans have high expectations out of the Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar starrer ‘2.0’.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan goes international to train for her dance in 'Fanney Khan'
‘Fanney Khan’ has created a lot of buzz in the Bollywood industry and among fans. Starring a stupendous cast of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Anil Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao in lead roles, the movie’s teaser has released today and it has only added to the already existing excitement about the movie.
Aishwarya is currently shooting for a special dance sequence which will be featured in the movie and that is only portion which is remaining to shoot. The song will reportedly show Aishwarya as the Indian Madonna and the most special thing about this song is that it is being choreographed by ace-International choreographer Frank Gatson Jr., who has previously worked with artistes like, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Usher, Kelly Rowland and Brandy.
A few pictures of Aish rehearsing with the choreographer himself did the rounds on the internet and the gorgeous actress looks as excited as ever as she collaborates with the talented dance guru for the song.
‘Fanney Khan’ is based on the Dutch film, ‘Everybody's Famous’ which was nominated for the Oscars for Best Foreign Language Film. Co-produced by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Pictures Productions and T-Series and in association with Anil Kapoor Films Company Network, ‘Fanney Khan’ is slated to release on August 3rd, 2018.
'Fanney Khan' poster: Anil Kapoor works earnestly towards his dreams
After teasing fans with the first look featuring Anil Kapoor's back, the makers of 'Fanney Khan' have now unveiled yet another poster that sees Kapoor sitting on the terrace, in a lungi and t-shirt, trying his hands on the trumpet. In the background is a beautiful skyline of with silhouette of buildings and an ombre sky.
Produced by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, 'Fanney Khan', is reportedly the remake of Dutch film 'Everybody's Famous' and addresses issues like body-shaming as part of the story. It is also said to highlight the shades of a father-daughter relationship.
'Fanney Khan', directed by Atul Manjrekar also stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Rajkummar Rao and is slated to release on August 3.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is reportedly miffed with 'Fanney Khan' makers once again
‘Fanney Khan’ starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Anil Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao has created an immense amount of buzz around it. The fact that Aishwarya will be seen after a 2-year hiatus from Bollywood, fans have been excited about the film ever since it was officially announced. However, the movie has been in the news for a few controversies which have been reported from sources close to the development.
Recently, it was stated that Aishwarya made the makers of ‘Fanney Khan’ change an item number owing to its lyrics and dance steps, which made the former beauty queen uncomfortable. Now as per latest reports, Aishwarya is once again miffed with the team of ‘Fanney Khan’. Speculations are rife that Aishwarya was told by the makers that she will be drawing the highest fee from the movie amongst the cast. But, apparently Aishwarya recently learnt that her fellow co-stars have been drawing the same amount and on knowing this, she was visibly upset.
The source revealed to a media portal that on knowing that Anil and Rajkummar too are drawing the same amount as her, she felt betrayed and decided to meet the producer and discuss with him. A meeting has been fixed up in the coming week and hopefully the matter will be sorted.
‘Fanney Khan’ is all set to hit the screens on August 3rd, 2018.
'Satyameva Jayate' poster: Makers give a glimpse of Manoj Bajpayee and debutante Aisha Sharma's characters
It was just on Wednesday that the first poster of John Abraham starrer 'Satyameva Jayate' was unveiled. The makers have now released two new posters featuring the other important characters int he film, Manoj Bajpayee and newcomer Aisha Sharma, who marks her Bollywood debut with this film.
Similar to Abraham's poster, these two new posters also see the characters posing against blazing flames. While Bajpayee dons the cop look, Aisha looks sizzling in a white crop top and jeans.
'Satyameva Jayate', directed by Milap Zaveri and produced by Bhushan Kumar and Nikkhil Advani, is set to release this Independence Day.
'Satyameva Jayate' first poster: Justice will roar this Independence Day as John Abraham will fight corruption
The first look of John Abraham's upcoming film 'Satyameva Jayate is out and it seems to be a hard-hitting one.
The actor took to Twitter and shared the poster with a caption, "This Independence Day, Justice will roar! #SatyamevaJayateOn15Aug".
The poster that features John flaunting his cuts and rugged look against a background of flames and the Indian flag, has a tagline that reads, "Beimaan Pitega, Corruption Mitega".
John was last seen in the recently released film 'Parman': The Story Of Pokhran'.
'Satyameva Jayate', directed by Milap Milan Zaveri and produced by Bhushan Kumar and Nikkhil Advani, also stars Manoj Bajpayee. It is expected to hit the screens this Independence Day.
Irrfan Khan, Dulquer Salmaan and Mithila Palkar's 'Karwaan' trailer to be attached to 'Sanju'
Irrfan Khan's upcoming film along with Dulquer Salmaan and Mithila Palkar has created a good amount of buzz among the audience. The posters of the film look refreshing and the now the makers have revealed that trailer of the film will be attached with Ranbir Kapoor's 'Sanju'.
'Karwaan' marks the Bollywood debut of Mithila Palkar and South star Dulquer Salmaan. The film revolves around the lives of three oddballs from different walks of life who are thrown together on a bizarre journey.
Directed by Akarsh Khurana, the film has been shot in the beautiful locales of Kerala. 'Karwaan' is slated to hit the screens on 3rd August 2018.
On the other hand, written and directed by Rajkumar Hirani, 'Sanju' also stars Anushka Sharma, Paresh Rawal, Sonam Kapoor, Dia Mirza, Karishma Tanna, Manisha Koirala and Vicky Kaushal in pivotal roles. The biopic is set to release on June 29, 2018.
'RAW: Romeo Akbar Walter’: John Abraham starts shooting for his upcoming film
Bollywood hunk John Abraham, whose last outing 'Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran' was received well, has now kick-started the shooting of his next film 'RAW: Romeo Akbar Walter'.
Taking to Twitter the 'Dostana' actor confirmed the news as he shared a picture from the sets of the film with a caption that read, "And the journey begins!!! #RAW #RomeoAkbarWalter @vanessawalia1 @VAFilmCompany @ajay0701 @KytaProductions Robbie Grewal @redicefilms."
The film also stars television star Mouni Roy, who will also be seen in Akshay Kumar's 'Gold'. The film which is helmed by Robbie Grewal is produced by Dheeraj Wadhwan, Ajay Kapoor, Vanessa Walia, and Gary Grewal and is expected to hit the theatres later in the year.
After 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu', Bhushan Kumar takes over production of 'Fanne Khan'
Bhushan confirmed the news and said that he has taken over bankrolling for both for 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu' and 'Fanne Khan'. If reports are to be believed, then it looks like he will be spending about Rs 6 Crores to clear unpaid dues and complete the shoot of the film on time.
The release date of the film, which was initially June 15, has now been pushed ahead to July 13 but Bhushan has assured that there would no further delays.
Irrfan Khan is back on Twitter after a two-month gap, wishes Dulquer Salmaan and Mithila Palkar for joining 'Karwaan'
Along with the film's poster, the actor wrote, "Beginnings have the innocence that experience can't buy. My best wishes to @dulQuer , @mipalkar for joining the karwaan. ‘ Two karwaans ' .... Mine and the movie !! @MrAkvarious @RSVPMovies @RonnieScrewvala."
Dulquer who hails from Malayalam cinema and Mithila from Marathi industry will mark their Bollywood debut with this film.
The story of the film revolves around three people from different background who bump into each other and start a new and unique journey. Directed by Akarsh Khurana and produced by Ronnie Screwvala, the film is all set to hit the theatres on August 10.
Nikhil Advani teams up with John Abraham for ‘Batla House’
Filmmaker Nikhil Advani, who is known for his espionage thriller ‘D-Day’, is now teaming up with John for a project titled as ‘Batla House’. Apparently, the filmmaker has been working on the script for close to three years now with writer Ritesh Shah. Interestingly, this is the second time that the two will be working with each other after ‘Salaam-E-Ishq’.
‘Batla House’ is based on a real encounter that took place over a decade ago in the national capital, which has since been termed as a conspiracy.
'Karwaan' first poster: Irrfan Khan, Dulquer Salmaan and Mithila Palkar promise to take you on a journey of a lifetime
The poster sees the trio sipping on coconut water and sharing a good laugh as they halt during their road trip.
The tagline on the poster reads, "3 Lost Souls...2 Dead Bodies...A Journey of a Lifetime ..."
The film, which is a light-hearted comedy marks Dulquer Salmaan's Bollywood debut, where he will be seen playing a guy from Bengaluru.
Directed by Akarsh Khurana and produced by Ronnie Screwvala, 'Karwaan' is set to release on August 10. The film also stars Kriti Kharbanda and Amala Akkineni.
‘Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran’ new poster: Makers of the John Abraham starrer reveal a new release date
Taking to Twitter, John shared a new poster where he is seen marching along with his army troops with their head held high. In the backdrop, a nuclear missile can be seen being carried on a truck. Other than the cool poster, the actor also revealed the release date as May 25th. Here’s what he exactly wrote, “The road to becoming a nuclear state is full of challenges. Making history is never easy! Here's the new poster of #Parmanu. Film releases May 25th.”
The Abhishek Sharma directorial is based on the nuclear bomb test explosions conducted by the Indian Army at Pokhran in 1998.
'Veere Di Wedding' poster: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhasker and Shikha Talsania show you how to rock a girls' slumber party
Sonam took to Twitter and shared the new poster with the caption, "You think you know my Veeres & me well enough? It’s never what it looks like! �� Veere Di Wedding Trailer on 25th April. #imnotaCHICKflick #KareenaKapoorKhan @ReallySwara @ShikhaTalsania @vyas_sumeet @RheaKapoor @ektaravikapoor @balajimotionpic @saffronbrdmedia @vdwthefilm"
Dressed in comfy outfits in flirty pinks and makeup on, the glam dolls look all ready to bring the house down in their slumber party.
While the poster paints a pretty picture of a chick flick brimming with all things girly, the hashtag (#imnotaCHICKflick) suggests otherwise.
Excited much? The film, co-produced by Rhea Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor and Nikhil Dwivedi is set to hit the screens on June 1, 2018.
'Raazi' poster: Makers share a glimpse of important characters from the Alia Bhatt film
The makers have now unveiled a new poster from the film, giving a glimpse of the important characters of the film.
The poster features all the actors who play a pivotal role in the film including Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Rajit Kapoor, Shishir Sharma and Jaideep Ahlawat.
Alia, who is known for her method acting has pulled all stops to essay the role of the Kashmiri spy Sehmat, who is compelled to marry a Pakistani officer to gather intelligence for the Indian armed forces.
Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the film is produced by Vineet Jain, Karan Johar, Hiroo Johar and Apoorva Mehta and co-produced by Priti Shahani. ‘Raazi’ is slated to release on May 11, 2018.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan-Anil Kapoor’s ‘Fanne Khan’ hits a roadblock?
According to reports, the crew is refusing to shoot the final two songs and other pending work on the film, citing non-payment of dues. While reports quote an anonymous source stating that the crew haven’t received payment for their work on the film, the production house has denied such claims saying that they have cleared dues from their side. The crew has reportedly decided not to continue shooting and gave the produces an April 15 deadline to clear their dues.
Meanwhile, the producers have stated that the delay of the film was because of the unavailability of a choreographer. The makers are now hoping to get work done by the first week of May. The film’s release has now reportedly been pushed back for a July release.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui to star in brother Shamas' next?
Nawazuddin Siddiqui is all set to work with brother Shamas Siddiqui in his upcoming film 'Gehu, Ganna aur Gun'. The film is reported to be a crime thriller and is expected to go on floors by next year in March.
Shamas in a statement said that he had written the story of the film in 2013 but now after five long years, he received the dates of Nawaz. He further revealed that there is an interesting tale behind the title of the film.
He said that whenever Nawz was asked of what was famous in his village he would always say 'Gehu, Ganna aur Gun'. That's how Shamas' got the idea and decided to title the film 'Gehu, Ganna aur Gun',
On the other hand, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has his hands full with the upcoming biopic 'Thackeray'. Directed by Abhijit Panse the film will be produced by Shiv Sena leader and producer-writer Sanjay Raut. 'Thackeray' will be shot in Hindi, Marathi, and dubbed in English. The biopic is slated to hit the screens on January 23, 2019.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui to collaborate with 'Gadar Ek Prem Katha’ director for his next
Nawazuddin Siddiqui is one of the most versatile actors in Bollywood. The actor is now all set to collaborate with 'Gadar – Ek Prem Katha' director Anil Sharma for his next 'Genius'. Recent reports suggest that Nawaz will play the role of a businessman in the film. 'Genius' also marks the debut of Sharma’s son, Utkarsh.
The story revolves around two geniuses, Nawaz and Utkarsh, both characters with grey shades. 'Genius' is said to be a romantic thriller and will also feature Ishita Chauhan as the leading lady. The music is composed by Himesh Reshammiya and the film is slated to release on August 24 this year.
On the other hand, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has his hands full with the upcoming biopic 'Thackeray'. Directed by Abhijit Panse the film will be produced by Shiv Sena leader and producer-writer Sanjay Raut. 'Thackeray' will be shot in Hindi, Marathi, and dubbed in English. The biopic is slated to hit the screens on January 23, 2019.
Varun Dhawan shares a blissful picture with 'October' co-star Banita Sandhu
After watching the trailer, the onscreen chemistry exhibited by both of them was appreciated by everyone. Now, the actor has recently shared a blissful picture with Banita from the film. Varun can be seen resting his head on her lap while she holds his head. In the caption, he explains that some things cannot be expressed, they can just be felt. The caption read,"��⚡️#october4ever kuch ehsaas ke alfaaz nahi hotey, bass mehsus hotey hain".
Helmed by Shoojit Sircar, the film is all set to hit the theatres on April 13. The slice-of-life love story is written by Sircar's frequent collaborator Juhi Chaturvedi.
Sonu Sood to replace R Madhavan in ‘Simmba’?
For the record, ‘Simmba’ also has Sara Ali Khan as the leading lady and is being co-produced by Karan Johar. If reports are to be believed, even Abhishek Bachchan was considered for the villain's role.