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Dr. Shiva Rajkumar Inaugurated Antigravity Fitness Center

October 12, 2017 by Shaheen Raaj

by Faizan Rizwan & Shaheen Raaj

Ms. Mimi Partha Sarathy, Founder & Managing Trustee recently launched internationally renowned Antigravity Fitness from USA with professional certified teachers. The chief guest for the event No. 1 namely Kannada Movie Hatrick star Dr. Shivaraj Kumar inaugurated Exclusive Antigravity Fitness in Malleshwaram at Sri Krishna Wellness, Yoga & Cultural Centre, 9th Cross, 6th Main, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, The other renowned personalities at the event were Dr. C. N. Ashwathnarayan MLA Malleshwaram, Ms. Reeth Abraham internationally renowned Athlete Arjuna Award & Rajyotsava award Winner, Dr. Mrs. Sita Bhateja Chairman Sita Bhateja Speciality Hospitals, Mrs. Padmini Ravi Founder Padmini Ravi Dance Academy & Mrs. Nita Raval Master Teacher AntiGravity Fitness & Founder CEO Biorythym Pune.

AntiGravity® Fitness is a dramatic & dynamic new form of exercise focused on fitness and would bring in a great amount of diversity to the fitness & wellness activities conducted at Sri Krishna Wellness Yoga & Cultural Centre, Malleshwaram.

AntiGravity® Fitness is a relatively new concept in fitness world that is fast gaining popularity worldwide and is approved by Aerobics & Fitness Association of America, American Council on Exercise, Central YMCA Qualifications & Yoga Alliance US. This concept is the brainchild of Christopher Harrison, a former choreographer, gymnast & aerial performer. Antigravity Fitness combines traditional poses with other exercise forms like Pilates, aerial acrobatics & calisthenics, with the aim of achieving a complete body workout. In Antigravity Fitness, hammock -like suspended gear is used to practice different yoga poses & exercises. These hammocks can support the weight of up to 970 kgs, so be rest assured, you will be safe. Sri Krishna Wellness, Yoga & Cultural Centre, was set up in Jan, 2014, to promote the rich heritage of India Art, Culture & Yoga. Set amongst ancient trees in the heart of Bangalore, with a traditional hall & surroundings, the center currently hosts varied activities such as Holistic & Integrated Yoga, Therapeutic Yoga, Pranayama & Meditation, Classical Dance Classes, Music, Bhajans, Kirtans, Concerts, Shastra Classes, lectures and much more.

Preserving our rich heritage & tradition is a duty, commitment & passion for old Bangaloreans. Mrs. M. A. Vedavalli & her daughter Ms. Mimi Partha Sarathy, founders of Sri Krishna Wellness, Yoga & Cultural Center. The internationally renowned KYM 500 hour Teacher Training Course from Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, Chennai is also conducted at the Centre. Late Sri T. Krishnamacharya is often called the Father of Modern Yoga, and was the teacher to several great Yoga Teachers like Sri B K S Iyengar, Sri Pattabhi Jois, Sri T K V Desikachar & Madame Indra Devi.

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“It Is My Long Time Desire To Do A Period Film:” Dulquer Salmaan

October 9, 2017 by Shaheen Raaj

The ever smiling & ever charming Malyalam star – actor Dulquer Salmaan, who also happens to be the son of Malyalam star – actor Mamooty, is currently enacting the role of the Late veteran star – actor Gemini Ganesan in an upcoming Telugu – Tamil bilingual biopic namely Mahanati, which is based on the legendary South Indian actress Savitri. Incidentally speaking Dulquer Salmaan is also all set to make his Bollywood debut in Kaarwaan with the talented actor Irrfan Khan, which was officially announced recently.

*You have already made a mark as a Malyalam star – actor. You are also doing a Tamil – Telugu Bilingual namely Mahanati and now you are all set to make your Bollywood Debut with Kaarwaan. Right!!!

*Right Sir!!! I have indeed wanted to make my Bollywood debut, but the clichéd answer is that I have been waiting anxiously for the right script which I have ultimately come across. So now I will finally be seen in debutante Akarsh Khurana’s directorial debut Kaarwaan which will also star versatile actor Irrfan Khan. I think Abhishek Bachchan was initially chosen for the role but had to opt out as his dates clashed with J P Dutta’s film Paltan. So Kaarwaan is a light – hearted comedy, and it features me & Irrfan Khan as friends on a road trip. I am enacting the role of a Bangalore based youngster, that’s all I can reveal as of now. Mithila Palkar is also a part of the cast. Akarsh Khurana has also co – written the script with Hussain Dalal & Ronnie Screwvala is producing it under his own banner. The movie will start rolling by month end in Kerala.

*Time to enlighten us about your Tamil – Telugu bilingual Mahanati!!!

*Actually speaking it has been my ardent desire for a long time to be a part of a period film. Amazing period is being captured in films & even in small screen serials in the West. For a long time I have desired to be a part of a period drama. But fortunately or unfortunately, in the Malayalam film industry, we don’t have huge budgets to make such period films. So Mahanati is being made on a massive scale and I’m lucky to be a part of this project. It is being directed by Nag Ashwin and besides me it also stars Keerthy Suresh as Savitri, apart from Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Mohan Babu & Vijay Devarakonda, I am indeed thrilled to be working with a young team. Both the director & the producer are younger than me. It’s a young team with so much of energy. I have always been against the idea of bilinguals but it made a lot of sense to make this film in 2 languages. I am enacting the role of Tamil star – actor Gemini Ganesan but I am not going to look like him. I can’t, honestly, and I don’t want to wear prosthetics. My approach is simple. I would like to be myself in the phase of 1950’s if I was a big movie star. I don’t think I should attempt to play Gemini Ganesan. You don’t really have any off – screen footage of him. You don’t know what kind of person he was off – screen. We only know his persona on screen & I can’t use that to play him off – screen.

*You share a very good rapport with Rana Daggubati. It is rumored that this is just a ploy to get a foothold in Telugu Cinema. Would you care to elaborate!!!

*Yes I am indeed sharing a very good bonding with Rana and it’s very natural. Believe me there is no selfish motive behind this. May be it’s my down to earth attitude & my ever smiling countenance that attracts them. But my friendship with Rana is for keeps no matter what the rumor mills churn out. In fact I share a good camaraderie with all my male co – actors then be they from Malyalam, Telugu or Tamil film industry. And my female co – stars need not get upset as I would like to share a healthy friendship with them too, both on a personal as well as professional level.

*You were really happy doing Parava released recently. How come?

*Mark my words Parava will be a real game changer. Comedian actor Soubin Shahir made his debut as a director with Parava. Although I have an extended cameo of only 25 minutes I think it is a terrific film and I also think it will be a game changer. It’s another huge blessing that I got to be a part of this film and I thank my Allah – The Almighty daily for every chance I’ve been given.

*How was it working in Solo which was also released recently?

*Yes Solo has been finally released. I still have great expectations from Solo, as for me working in Solo was like working simultaneously in 8 films. Solo has been packaged with 4 stories & I had 4 different looks. Since Solo is a bilingual film in Tamil & Malayalam, it was like acting in 8 films at the same time. In O Kadhal Kanmani & Vaayai Moodi Pesavum, I had a bubbly energetic image but it will change now that Solo is released, the film had 4 heroines including Dhanshikaa, Sruthi Hariharan, Neha & Aarthi. And though we had 4 heroines in the film, there were no ego issues. 3 cinematographers & 11 music composers have worked in Solo, our film had 15 songs.

*Okay!!! How was the experience of sharing screen space with your father?

*In fact it was very normal. Frankly speaking I am not in awe of my father nor was I nervous any time while facing the camera with him in the same breath. I do respect & trust my father but at the same time we both share a very friendly & a very cordial relationship with him. At the same time we both don’t have any policy to not act together in future. It’s only that we are looking for the right script.

*You have often been labeled as an arty hero. Why are you hesitant on donning the mantle of a commercial hero?

*Frankly speaking again I am more scared to attempt an out & out commercial film. As I feel it can either click all the way or go down all the way. So audiences will either like it or hate it. Besides I have always entertained the audiences with memorable content. So doing a film like Solo gives me more courage because irrespective of its Box – Office turnstiles fate, people at least appreciate the intent, its effort or just the desire to make good cinema.

*How would you describe your filmic journey right from your debut film Second Show to your latest film Solo en route Parava?

*I would not like to describe my filmic journey with mind blowing adjectives suffice it to say that right from day one it was effortless & smooth sailing. No doubt I have gained a lot of enriching experience too. I also got a chance to work with the best of directors, best of producers, best of production houses and of course best of co – stars too. Moreover I am most happy that I ended up making a lot of good friends and I don’t think any enemies whatsoever.

*Name your 5 favorite films!!!

*I loved albeit enjoyed doing all the films of my career, so naming just 5 films will be an injustice to all my other films.

*Lastly name your forthcoming films?

*Mahanati, Oru Bhayankara Kamukam & Bollywood film Kaarwan.

Filed Under: Film

LANDMARC FILMS’ PIPSI CHOSEN FOR JIO MAMI’S ‘HALF TICKET’

October 9, 2017 by Shaheen Raaj

Mumbai Film Festival (MFF), organized by Jio MAMI, realising the importance and dearth of creative content addressing the life and point of view of children and young adults, has created a special section for it called ‘Half Ticket’. This year, Vidhi Kasliwal-helmed Landmarc Films’ Pipsi is selected as a contender in this prestigious section of Jio MAMI. Pipsi is a heart-touching, bitter-sweet, coming-of-age film that traces the adventures of two eight-year-old children.Vidhi Kasliwal is known for her Marathi films Sanngto Aika starring Marathi super icon Sachin Pilgaonkar followed by the Sai Tamhankar–Priya Bapat starrer Vazandar that tackled issues of weight and the National Award winning film, Ringan, based on a father-son relationship and how they find a newer meaning to life in Pandharpur. “Filmmakers draw inspiration from what is around. I believe in telling tales that entertain and yet provoke you to sit up, take notice and make a change. With Pipsi, I would like the viewers to go on a soul-stirring journey with the young protagonists and through the simplistic narrative become a part of their lives. I am glad our film has found its space in the ‘Half Ticket’ section of Jio MAMI,” enthuses Vidhi Kasliwal.

T-SERIES & KRIARJ JOIN HANDS FOR SHREE NARAYAN SINGH’S NEXT STARRING SHAHID KAPOOR

Shree Narayan Singh of Toilet Ek Prem Katha fame has teamed up with Shahid Kapoor for his next untitled being produced by T-Series & KriArj Entertainment. Prernaa Arora of KriArj Entertainment is bankrolling interesting content and riveting subjects under her banner. She loved this script, which she shared with Shahid who immediately came on board to do the film. It’s a very strong script, which depicts the entire gamut of emotions & has a very realistic & earthy feel to it. Says director Shree Narayan Singh, “With films like Kaminey, Jab We Met, Haider and Udta Punjab, Shahid Kapoor has definitely proved his mettle as an actor. Having said that , his star presence is undeniable and I look forward to working with him.” Says producer Prernaa Arora, “Shahid is one of the industry’s finest actors and would completely do justice to the role. We are so excited to be collaborating with him on this one as the role is tailor-made for someone with his talent & calibre. Together, Shahid & Shree, will form a brilliant combo, a winner for us, for sure! ” Says Producer Bhushan Kumar, “We are working with KriArj on several other films and coming together strengthens the association. Shree Narayan Singh is a director who balances strong message driven film with entertainment by making it commercially viable.”

SANJAY SHARMA DIRECTS BLANKET

Producer Jaswinder Singh Rana( who has been a well known distributer) and director Sanjay Sharma have completed a 22-day shooting stint for Dashmesh Pictures’ BLANKET recently in Mandeshwar and Omkareshwar locales and in and around Indore. The film has been written by Yusuf Khan.Music: Rajesh Sharma who has recorded two songs in the voices of Palak Muchhal and Javed Ali. The next shooting stint of ten days will be held in Mumbai locales from mid-October onwards. The film has newcomers in the leading roles.

ANAND L RAI AND KANGANA RANAUT CONFIRM TANU WEDS MANU FRANCHISE

After 2 years of the blockbuster rom com, Tanu Weds Manu returns, filmmaker Anand L Rai and Kangana Ranaut have confirmed that the third franchise is in the making.After Anand L Rai wraps up his ongoing project Starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kangana winds up Manikarnika, her next film based on the life of Jhansi Ki Rani, both will collaborate on the said film.The film will take off next year sometime.

MAATR DIRECTOR ASHTAR SAYED’S NEXT IS A PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER
Maatr director Ashtar Sayed‘s next is a psychological thriller. Psychological mind games and genre which is not been explored in the Indian film Industry. Post Maatr, Ashtar is keen to explore this genre and is in talks for lead artists. Maatr was a brain child of his Producer Michael Pelico and he had written the story in Indian context, he was very sure that he wanted the film in Hindi for Indian audiences but he had no clue on how Indian censors function when he decided to produce the film. Bhoomi, Mom and Maatr after a hiatus are all about rape and revenge. Says Ashrat “When I see Maatr being talked in the same breath as the other two it becomes important to bring forth the fact that Maatr was released with 62 cuts killing its prospects totally. The same film received standing ovation from audiences when we screened it in Santa Monica without any cuts.”Bhoomi & Mom had the same topic and it was brought on screen in different vision by the directors. What’s the difference though, Ashtar Sayed said “We all have our way of storytelling and I had shot the film keeping the narrative in mind but Indian Censor board gave us 62 cuts. The film post the cut was not my film at all, I could not relate to the film or what was left of it.

ABHAY DEOL AND PATRALEKHAA TEAMED IN NANU KI JAANU

Abhay Deol and Patralekhaa have come together for the first time for Faraz Haider’s Nanu Ki Jaanu which is an afterlife love story. Inbox Pictures Pvt Ltd presents the film Nanu Ki Jaanu produced by Sajid Qureshi and directed by Faraz Haider and the film is set to release in April, 2018.

RAJKUMMAR RAO’S NEXT ‘SHAADI MEIN ZAROOR AANA’ TO RELEASE ON 10TH NOVEMBER.

After winning over the nation with his honest and outstanding performances in Bareilly Ki Barfi & Newton, Rajkummar Rao is all set to endear the audience with his upcoming film Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana, the makers of which have just announced the release date of the film. The film stars Rajkummar Rao and Kriti Kharbanda in lead roles and is all set for a worldwide release on the 10th of November. Directed by Ratna Sinha, Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana has been shot in Allahabad and Mumbai.Presented by Deepak Mukut and Soham Rockstar Entertainment, the film is produced by Vinod Bachchan.

ANIL KAPOOR URGES FATHERS TO CELEBRATE DAUGHTER’S DAY!

The great bond that Anil Kapoor shares with his children is worth noticing. The 60-year-old dad took to Twitter to share a beautiful video depicting the beauty of Father-Daughter relationship and urged all parents to celebrate Daughter’s day every year by expressing love towards their beloved princesses.The doting dad shared the video on his social media handles , stating how the video brought back some beautiful moments he has shared with his daughters! .The loving bond that a father and daughter share, builds lifelong and loving memories and Anil Kapoor’s heartfelt message for his daughters through the video, sure manages to tug the right chords of our heart. We urge all fathers to not make just this day but each day a special one for their daughters.

METRO SHOES LTD. ROPES IN KATRINA KAIF AND SIDDHARTH MALHOTRA AS NEW BRAND AMBASSADORS

Metro Shoes Ltd, India’s leading fashion footwear retailer has appointed style icons Katrina Kaif and Siddharth Malhotra as their new brand ambassadors. The stylish and vivacious young actors will endorse Metro Shoes’ stylish footwear range as the brand looks to strengthen its position as the country’s foremost and one-stop-shop destination for fashion footwear.Metro Shoes will be running a print, digital and outdoor campaigns featuring Katrina and Siddharth as their image as style icons perfectly fit its personality and positioning. With this collaboration, Metro Shoes elevates its pan-India presence. It is investing around INR 25 crores on the new endorsement deals and campaign, “We are delighted to have Katrina Kaif and Siddharth Malhotra representing Metro Shoes Ltd. They are the perfect embodiment of what we stand for – distinctive style with a confident and a sparkling personality. Our new campaign aims to be a strong fashion-forward statement which is aptly represented by trendsetters Katrina and Siddharth. We look forward to charting an exciting brand journey with them.”As part of the brand association, Katrina and Siddharth will feature in Metro Shoes Ltd. latest brand campaign to be released on September 28th, 2017, ahead of the festive season. The new campaign is an evolution of our ‘Find your pair’ campaign. Sid and Kat endorsing their choice of ‘’# my pair ‘’ in the new campaign aims to reinforce our communication to customers of all ages. The brand will look to leverage the actors’ popularity and reach as a youth icon to engage with the target audience.

VARUN & SHRUTI TO FEATURE IN FOSSIL’S FIRST EVER MULTIMEDIA CAMPAIGN IN INDIA – FOSSILFIRSTS

Fossil has appointed Varun Dhawan and Shruti Haasan as its first ever Indian celebrity brand ambassadors. Varun and Shruti will feature in Fossil’s first ever multimedia campaign launching throughout India by the end of the year. The partnership with these celebrities celebrates the launch of the new generation of Fossil Q touchscreen smartwatches. Both were chosen both for their unique personal style as well as their integral relationships with the brand. Just as our smartwatches represent the next generation of watches, these celebrities represent the next generation of Fossil fans. India becomes the second country in the subcontinent, close on the heels of South Korea, to engage celebrities to represent the brand in the country. Johnson Verghese, Managing Director, FOSSIL India said, “Varun and Shruti not only represent the next generation of Fossil fans, but also personify a rare blend of talent, class, intelligence and popularity. ” Varun Dhawan added, “I have always admired this iconic brand and am particularly excited to be the chosen one to launch the GEN 3 Fossil Q touchscreen smart watch collection. ”. Shruti Haasan said, “ I am incredibly flattered to represent a brand of global scale and to feature in one of the most interesting campaigns this season.”

MUMBAI FC COACH TO TRAIN VISHAL MALHOTRA FOR HIS NEXT FILM

Vishal Malhotra who is popularity known for his roles in hip hip hurray, ishq Vishq, Jannat and host of IPL is all set for a huge comeback from the film Tu Hi Mera Sunday Hai playing one of the lead roles. The film is about 5 friends who struggle to find place to play football in Mumbai and hence the whole team learnt how to play football. Vishal who loves to get into the skin of the character is not a professional football player and hence he wanted to take professional football training before he starts shooting. Little did he know that the production already hired a football coach for Vishal and other team members, and that coach is none other than the coach of Mumbai FC team.” I am not a football player but when I was offered this film, I loved the story and decided to take it. But there are lots of scenes in the film where I will be seen playing football, hence I thought why not learn a new sport. It will not only help me in the film but will be fun as well. Then one day I got a call from the productions and they informed me that they have spoken to Mumbai FC coach and he obiliged to teach football to the whole team.” Says Vishal. The film will see Vishal in a different look and it will be great to see our favourite Mambo back on screen.

BEING HUMAN IN GOLMAAL AGAIN

The trailer and first song of Golmaal Again has received abundance and overwhelming love from the audience and media. They showed their excitement during the trailer launch and have not stopped showering the team with love since then. @BeingSalmanKhan recently tweeted a picture of the entire Golmaal Again team. For the shooting of a scene in the upcoming song ‘Maine tujhko dekha’, Salman Khan showed his love and support by giving them his Being Human cycles to shoot with. The song will be out tomorrow. Reliance Entertainment Presents, In Association with Mangl Murti Films and Rohit Shetty Picturez, Produced and Directed by Rohit Shetty, Golmaal Again is set to release on 20th October 2017.

SAIYAMI KHER STUNS THE AUDIENCE IN HER LATEST PHOTO SHOOT

In her latest photo shoot with a film magazine, Saiyami Kher is indeed rocking in a sporty avatar. The Mirzya actress is known for being an active sports person and this shoot brings out the best side of her.

RAAMA MEHRA’S KOHINOOR DELUXE HOTEL IS COMPLETE

Writer-director Raama Mehra has completed the entire shooting of musical-murder-mystery Karigar Arts’ KOHINOOR DELUXE HOTEL in a non-stop 22 days shooting stint in Jaipur locales recently and the editing of the film has also commenced last week at J.D. Editing Studio. The film is being produced by Rohitash Kumawat. The star cast includes Newfinds Kundan, Saahil Khan, Megha Saxena, Saakshi, Zoya Khan,Tariq Khan, Gauri Wankhede, Adi Irani, Shiva, Rana Jung Bahadur, Vikas Anand, Ali Khan, Ajeeta Singh, Bhupender and Raama Mehra. The lyrics and music are by Dheeraj Sen.
ANDH – LET’S PLAY BLIND IS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND FILM

Vijay Sharma, an author, poet, screenplay writer, actor and director, has recently directed a film called Andh: Let’s Play Blind. The film is adapted from his own novel titled Let’s Play Blind; the novel has a sequel too.Vijay Sharma is a CA by profession. But such was his passion for acting and love towards the craft; he ended up doing an acting course at Barry John Acting Studio in New Delhi. And later, he decided to write the story and script. The story of film Andh: Let’s Play Blind was inspired by a real event in USA, which plays a very small but very important part in the movie. The entire script was built around this incident by Vijay.Vijay Says,” I am very excited to present the first part of my novel and movie to the world. I still get goosebumps when I think of the story myself. It is the most suspenseful story ever! “The Film is slated to release on 27th October 2017.

SUNNY LEONE ATTENDED THE BIG BOYS TOYS EXPO

Big Boys Toys Expo, an exciting and thrilling lifestyle expotainment show was held in Mumbai at MMRDA Ground, BKC, Mumbai. The expotainment was inaugurated by Mayor of Mumbai Principal Vishwanath Mahadeshwar. The highlight of the first day was the presence of Sunny Leone. Sunny, being an avid car lover enjoyed the array of luxurious cars displayed at the expo. Sunny was also seen checking out the top men’s lifestyle brands which were part of the expo. Sunny stated, “Big Boys Toys has created a great experience with top brands and the latest in tech under one roof right from cars, bikes, gadgets, gizmos, lifestyle and so much more! I’d recommend everyone to go play at BBT this weekend. Congratulations Event Capital and Laqshya Live Experiences on creating such a unique format!” Deepak Choudhury, Founder and Director of Event Capital, said “It was our pleasure to have Sunny as part of BBT this year. She loves cars and loved her experience here. ” Big Boys Toys Expo, is a unique global format which brings technology, sports, music, entertainment, fashion, and luxury all under one roof for an experience of a lifetime. It is showcasing the newest trends in cars and bikes, gadgets & gizmos, fashion & lifestyle, health & fitness, adventure, technology, gaming, sports and leisure to audiences. Wrangler, the Style partner of BBT season 4, also felicitated the winners of its flagship travel based event True Wanderer 6.0 at BBT on Day 1.

TEASER OF KALKI KOECHLIN AND SUMEET VYAS’S RIBBON RELEASES

Kalki Koechlin and Sumeet Vyas brings heart touching film, Ribbon, a young love story that’s funny, poignant and painfully relatable, directed and co-written by Rakhee Sandilya. The teaser of the film was launched today at facebook headquarter.Love’s all about sticking together through life’s knotty turns and loose ends.Directed and co-written by Rakhee Sandilya, RIBBON has been produced by Prakash Mondal and Swathi Mondal of Red Cart Films and is slated to release across India on November 03, 2017.
TRAILER OF RUKH STARRING MANOJ BAJPAYEE UNVEILED

The intriguing trailer of Eros International and Drishyam Films’ next, RUKH, slated for a pan-India release on 27th October 2017, was unveiled by Zee Music Company recently. Writer-director Atanu Mukherjee’s debut feature Rukh is about the journey of a boy rediscovering his lost connections and familial ties, through the secrets and memories he must confront on his way. With a soulful soundtrack by Amit Trivedi, the film will release on October 27. The film boasts of many powerful performances by an acclaimed cast led by Manoj Bajpayee, Adarsh Gourav (Mom, Madly, My Name is Khan), Marathi actress Smita Tambe (Umrika, 72 Miles – Ek Pravas) and Kumud Mishra (Airlift, Sultan, Rockstar). Manish Mundra, the founder of Drishyam Films and producer of Rukh says “This trailer gives a true insight to the deeply emotional texture of the film, as well as a sneak peek into the melody of Khidki beautifully sung and composed by Amit Trivedi. .”Atanu Mukherjee, the director of Rukh, says “Rukh is an intimate portrait of a family, inspired from a few real life events and characters. Torn apart by grief, brought together by loss — this family deals with life in ways that we can all relate to. I’m really happy that I have got to make my debut film with Drishyam Films .”Sunil Lulla, Managing Director, Eros International Media Ltd added, “We are looking forward to release another content-driven gem like Rukh, an apt follow up to our forthcoming release, the much-appreciated and highly-anticipated Newton.” Drishyam Films’ other upcoming films include Nila Madhab Panda’s Kadvi Hawa starring Sanjay Mishra and Ranvir Shorey.

MALAIKA ARORA LAUNCHES REVOLUTIONARY HAIR REDUCING TECHNOLOGY FOR RICHFEEL

RichFeel has unveiled actress Malaika Arora as the face of the brand and introduced Europe’s most advanced laser hair reduction technology called Ice Cube 2.0. A revolutionary Cool Brush Hair Reduction Treatment that cools the skin while it makes it silky.This prestigious launch event was held recently in Mumbai in presence of Malaika Arora along with Dr. Apoorva Shah, Founder, Rich Feel & Dr. Sonal Shah, Co-founder, Rich Feel respectively.

JUHI CHAWLA’S KIDS LIVE UP TO THEIR FAMILY LEGACY!

Actress, mother, entrepreneur and social activist Juhi Chawla is currently on a month long break from work to help her children settle into their boarding school in Charter House, one of the most prominent public schools in the UK. The actress who is at the moment spending time with her sister in law, husband and kids before they head off to school is delighted about the fact that the kids are now studying where husband Jay used to when he was growing up.Speaking on the same she said,”Jay used to study here when he was growing up! Spread over 200 acres , Charter house offers many activities and sports apart from academics.”Signing off she said,”I am excited and happy that Jhanvi and Arjun will be studying here, away from all the pollution and traffic. Though i will miss them a lot during festivals and special occasions here.”
PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI WELCOMES ADNAN SAMI’S DAUGHTER MEDINA

Adnan Sami shared the news of his daughter’s birth with the Prime Minister and even shared sweets with for the same. Mr. Modi has become a huge fan of Adnan’s daughter and even told Adnan about the same and also congratulated the couple on the birth of their daughter.

VARUN SHARMA IS AN INFORMER!

Having played memorable roles in successful films including Fukrey, Dolly Ki Doli and Dilwale among others, the cute and lovable actor Varun Sharma is set to make his debut in a brand new avatar, he will be seen playing a character never attempted before on the digital platform with a web series titled, Informers.Produced by Amin Surani and written-directed by Rohan Bajaj, Informers is an upcoming web series based on the gripping real-life stories of informers and their tryst with a notorious terrorist organisation. It portrays their corroborative efforts of law enforcement that they faced head on in a brutal, bloody conflict. It details the many, often-conflicting forces – legal, political, police, military and civilian – that joined hands in the effort to control terrorism, one of our world’s most lethal commodities.Based on true events, Informers talks about the period of September 2008- during a period of national uproar and panic, a few brave men held their cards close to their chests and embarked on a covert mission.Informers revolves around the unlikely union of three confidential police informants, formed by a daredevil encounter specialist, who rose to the challenge and became the unlikely unsung heroes. These men spent months tracking down the Indian Mujahideen terrorist group, right down to where their leader Riyaz Bhatkal was hiding, but as history tells us, trust & deceit are brothers in arms.

LUV RANJAN’S SONU KE TITU KI SWEETY TO RELEASE ON JANUARY 12, 2018

Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety starring Kartik Aaryan, Nushrat Bharucha and Sunny Singh will release on 12th Jan, 2018.Written and Directed by Luv Ranjan, the film is produced by T series’ Bhushan Kumar & Luv Films’ Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg. Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety is a quirky, new-age love triangle set in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. This is his next film after the success of Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2.

VIACOM18 MOTION PICTURES ACQUIRES RIGHTS FOR MITHALI RAJ BIOPIC

With a phenomenal record of being the highest run scorer in One Day Internationals averaging above 51, the captain of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team, Mithali Raj has had a remarkable journey on field.An inspiration to billions of young girls in the country, her life is now all set to be documented on the silver screen. The rights of the film have been acquired by Viacom18 Motion Pictures, the studio that backed content driven films like Queen, Manjhi, Drishyam, Mary Kom, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and the recent hit, Toilet Ek Prem Katha.Ajit Andhare, COO, Viacom18 Motion Pictures, says, “Viacom18 Motion Pictures has always been the pioneer in showcasing content with portrayal of strong women characters right from Queen to Kahani to Mary Kom. We are proud to be collaborating with the young and inspirational Mithali Dorai Raj, a name single handedly responsible in bringing about a shift in the way women’s cricket team was perceived in our country.”Mithali Raj is the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket and the only woman cricketer to surpass the 6,000 run mark in ODIs. She is also the first player to score 7 consecutive 50s in ODIs. She also awarded the Padma Shri in 2015, India’s fourth highest civilian award for her contribution towards the sport of cricket.Mithali Raj says, “I am extremely happy on this association with Viacom18 Motion Pictures. Hoping that this movie inspires more people especially young girls to take up sports as a career.”

AZURE ENTERTAINMENT AND WARNER BROS. ANNOUNCE COLLABORATION FOR INDIAN REMAKE OF INFERNAL AFFAIRS

Mumbai based AZURE Entertainment Pvt. Limited and Warner Bros. India today announced a strategic collaboration to jointly invest in and produce an Indian remake of “Infernal Affairs”. The 2002 Hong Kong Original is a cult film with global recognition and was the film upon which the multi award-winning The Departed (directed by Martin Scorsese in 2006) was based. This project is the first of a two-picture deal between the two companies to jointly develop, produce and distribute key titles from the coveted Warner Bros. library for the Indian local film market.Sunir Kheterpal, CEO – AZURE Entertainment says, “It is a matter of pride for a young company like ours to collaborate with Warner Bros. to jointly develop and produce the local language adaptation of this amazing movie. We are thrilled to be working with the Warner Bros. India team and cannot wait to get started.”Denzil Dias, Managing Director – Warner Bros. India said, “This is an exciting time for us to be partnering in local language production with the team at AZURE, who are passionate about film and storytelling, and ideally placed to adapt and develop foreign language source material into Indian language remakes. We could not have chosen a better title than Infernal Affairs to announce this collaboration. We look forward to bringing great new Indian language films to local and global audiences.”AZURE and Warner Bros. India are at an advanced stage of formalizing the director for the proposed Hindi Remake of Infernal Affairs and shall soon make an official announcement on the same. In near future, they will also announce the second Warner Bros. title on which an Indian Remake shall be developed.

YASH RAJ FILMS CHOSEN AS INDIA’S NUMBER 1
FILM PRODUCTION HOUSE BRAND

Yash Raj Films is synonymous to a legacy of quality cinema and wholesome entertainment in India. Now, the Media Research Group (MRG) has selected the banner as India’s Number 1 Brand 2017 based on the outcome of its insightful Brand Research Report.A unique recognition of the success and ingenuity of growing brands that contribute to the Indian economy and the nation’s global image, Yash Raj Films has been chosen as the Number 1 brand amongst Film Production houses by peers and consumers. As the one chosen in the production house category, the banner holds place amongst blue chip companies and leading consumer brands from India. Previously, Yash Raj Films was awarded the ‘Most Trusted Film Production House in Asia’ Award for 2016 by IBC Media and was also honoured with ‘India’s Most Trusted Brand’ Award consecutively in 2016 and 2015, by IBC Media, a global brand consultancy in Bangkok. With this recognition, YRF reiterates its position as the most recognized and trusted Indian cinema brand worldwide once again.

URVASHI RAUTELA DELAYS HER HOLLYWOOD DEBUT BECAUSE OF HATE STORY 4 TIGHT SCHEDULES!

Urvashi Rautela, who has the record of winning maximum number of beauty titles in entire pageant history, was recently offered a role of an ‘apsara’ in a Hollywood film. She was also offered a lead role in an action flick. But due to her commitments in Bollywood, the actress had to decline both the films. When Urvashi was in LA, she was offered two films. One of the filmmakers wanted her to play an Indian aspara in a fantasy film and the other was an action flick. But she had to go let of the offers since the Indian producers wanted to start filming this year and start workshop soon. She was quite excited about the offers, she had to turn down both the films. Urvashi is extremely busy this year as she has two upcoming projects with T-Series and three movies with Zee films. Despite her busy schedule, the actress who has her own foundation called Urvashi Rautela Foundation recently visited the flood-affected areas of Uttarakhand to help the victims. The actress recently confirmed that she has signed Hate Story 4 in which plays a lead role. She will soon start shooting for the film in London.

BOLLYWOOD AND TV SIZZLING SENSATION, STYLE ICON KARISHMA SHARMA

Bollywood and TV sizzling sensation , style icon Karishma Sharma who started her career at a very early age has made her presence in TV shows like Pavitra Rishta,Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya,Ye Hai Mohabbatein,Love By Chance, Aahat (season 6),and Fear Files: Darr Ki Sacchi Tasvirein. Karishma has also tried her hands in web series life Sahu Hai where she was appreciated for her brilliant performance is now making her debutas a lead in Bollywood with Ragini MMS franchise returning as a digital show titled Ragini MMS Returns, on Ekta Kapoor’s web channel ALT which has her in her sultry avatar.

SUNNY LEONE SHOOTS FOR FRESH DESI GHEE FOR BALAJI CREATOR’S COMMERCIAL

Sunny Leone is now endorsing Dholpur Fresh’s desi ghee in Kittu Saluja’s ad film.”It is neither the gym nor the latest diet programmes, it is ghee that has helped me maintain my physique” quips Sunny Leone. Puneet Sharma of Balaji Creators says ” Sunny Leone is the face & inspiration to many Indian women and epitomizes hard work and perseverance – an apt quotient for the product. This is the first time we are working with Sunny Leone, in fact this also the first time that she is promoting a food brand. We aim to transport the audience to a different era which epitomizes quality & originality which Balaji Creators stands for” Sunny Leone says “This is the first time that I am the face of a desi ghee brand. The stature of the ad is something which no one has ever attempted or showcased on television in regards to food oil or ghee brands. I am more than happy to come on board with Balaji Creators.” The ad spot opens with celebratory music on the soundtrack which showcases Sunny Leone portraying a princess doing her shringar, helped by her maids.

MUKTA A2 CINEMAS FORAYS INTO TAMIL NADU MARKET

Mukta A2 Cinemas – one of India’s most reputed and esteemed chain of cinemas have made their foray in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, in association with Rohini Silver Screens, to provide a quality movie experience to the local audience. One of India’s most reputed and esteemed film banners, Mukta Arts Limited has been consistently providing its audience with the best on-screen entertainment for decades. Taking this legacy forward, their chain of cinemas, Mukta A2 Cinemas has announced their foray in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, in association with Rohini Silver Screens, to provide a quality movie experience to the local audience. With this partnership, the 5-screen multiplex Rohini Silver Screens will be converted to a 7-screenproperty. Mukta A2 Cinemas will provide the technical expertise and F&B services at the cinema. Known for its state-of-the-art amenities and providing world-class movie experience at an affordable price, Mukta A2 Cinemas have marked their presence in the industry as well as in the audience’s hearts. Satwik Lele, COO, Mukta A2 Cinemas Limited further said, “Expanding our reach in the Tamil Nadu market is a big step for Mukta A2 Cinemas. Rohini SilverScreens, which is such a reputed name in the market, will help us build our brand. We have successfully delivered on expectations of our patrons at all our properties on a consistent basis. We believe in the quality of services we bring to the table and aim to provide the same to this market’s audience as well.” Nikilesh Surya, Executive Director, Rohini Silver Screens commented “We at Rohini SilverScreens are thrilled to be associated with Mukta A2 Cinemas. We believe we share a common vision with Mukta A2 Cinemas in making good quality cinema affordable to the general public. We hope this first partnership of ours grows to many more cities and towns in the Southern part of our country”

POONAM DARES TO BARE AGAIN

Poonam Pandey flaunts her sultry figure in latest bikini photo shoot in Singapore.Social media queen Poonam Pandey, who takes the Internet by storm with every picture of hers, knows how to enjoy her vacation and have a good time.The Nasha actress recently went to Hong Kong and Singapore for a vacation and the first picture of her vacation has emerged online.In the picture, Poonam can be seen in a skimpy pink bikini revealing her famous figure as she struck a sultry pose by the pool. The glamorous model-turned-actress is seen flaunting her figure with envy-inducing confidence.She also put her toned tummy and long model-honed legs on display in the skimpy swimwear.Poonam has left fans a little hot under the collar with her latest bikini picture. No wonder, her fans never seem to have enough of her!

​ALIA BHATT TELLS YOU WHY YOU SHOULD DONATE YOUR DENIMS
As part of the Coexist campaign for the welfare of street cats and dogs, Alia Bhatt has started a denim donation drive across different cities in India.‘Something as simple as cleaning out your closet could actually help save lives’ says Alia. ‘Motopaws, a youth led initiative, uses old denims to create reflective collars for street dogs. This makes it easier for motorists to see the dogs from a distance and helps prevent accidents.’ Denim forms the base of the collar which is then covered by waterproof fabric and topped with retro reflective tape. Approved by vets, the collar has no harmful effects on dogs or humans.‘Street dogs have no safe shelter and are sometimes injured or run over by motorists especially at night, due to low visibility. Through this campaign we shall focus on building a safer environment for our indies.’The denim donation drive will be held across multiple cities such as Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Delhi, Dehradun, Goa, Hyderabad, Indore, Kanpur, Kokrajhar, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Mumbai, Mysore, Pune, Shimoga, Surat and Vishakhapatnam. While donation boxes are placed across Mumbai and Pune, donors from other cities could get in touch with the Motopaws representative in their city. Details are available on the Motopaws webpage www.motopaws.com‘Small steps lead to big results. Visit our blog and facebook page to know how you could contribute to this campaign.’

EROS INTERNATIONAL & COLOUR YELLOW PRODUCTION’S NEWTON IS INDIA’S OFFICIAL ENTRY TO THE OSCARS 2018!

Newton featuring Rajkummar Rao in the lead role has been named as India’s official pick for Oscars 2018 in the Foreign Language Film category. The coming-of-age satire directed by Amit Masurkar stars Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Sanjay Mishra and Anjali Patil etc. Rajkummar says, “Newton is a film which has been made with so much purity and honesty, without keeping any commercial aspects in mind. It’s a simple, honest story and it’s resonating with everyone. Now, more number of people would be interested in watching Newton!” Aanand L Rai of Colour Yellow Productions informs, “Good films need to reach the audience. We as a production company are lucky to be in a place that we can be instrumental in this process. Newton is an important film and we will call it an investment not a punt. We really believe the film it’s getting what is deserves and hope it soars more heights.” Amit Masurkar says, “It’s a great honour for us to represent India at the Oscars. We hope this film will bring attention to the need to strengthen democracy in our country. The film is in theatres at the moment and this announcement will help us reach out to a larger audience.”

DEV ANAND’S SONG “JIA O JIA KUCH BOL DO” TO BE RECREATED IN JIA AUR JIA

Filmmaker Howard Rosemeyer is recreating the iconic Rafi chartbuster song ” Jia Ho Jia Kuch Bol Do”, which featured Dev Anand and Asha Parekh from the film Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai. The new version of the song with snatches of Rafi’s voice is composed by Nisschal Zaveri and sung by Jyotika Tangri. “During the shoot, everyone was humming the song because the title sounds similar to the song. So I approached the music company, with the idea of adapting the original song into a party track,” informed Howard. The song was picturised on Kalki Koechlin and Richa Chadha. “It’s in sync with the film’s vibe and reflects the growing camaraderie between the two Jias though Kalki and Richa are not completely in character. They will be dancing in slow motion and the viewer will want to get up and join them.”The film is shot is Sweden. Jia Aur Jia is about Richa and Kalki signing up for a holiday embarking a life changing journey, from sharing a hotel room to trailer the 2 girls become best friends and share the problems and face the darkest secrets together. The film produced by Mirza N Askari also stars actor Arslan Goni in the lead.

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Prajwal Devaraj Reacts To False Allegations Against Him

October 5, 2017 by Shaheen Raaj

South Bengaluru woke up to a rude start on on 28th Sept, 2017, as it had witnessed a gruesome accident at South End Circle in the wee hours. Grandson of famous industrialist, Adikeshavulu, Mr. Vishnu, is allegedly involved in the accident. The accident involved 2 cars, and Vishnu was driving one of them. He has been injured along with 3 other persons from the other car. Apart from that, it is said that around 850 grams of marijuana was found in Vishnu’s car. Prajwal Devaraj, who is currently in Goa, apparently got fed up by falsified news & came live on Facebook to let people know that he was in Goa, shooting for his next film. He has dismissed the false claims and has expressed his disappointment towards the news channels for spreading fake news. Prajwal while live on Facebook said, “I am not aware of the information regarding the accident but I do know a little bit. My family is shocked by this development. I feel this is done to malign my name. News channels have certain responsibilities like we do, so they should realize that & start working honestly.”

Rakshit Shetty Accepts That Kirik Party Was Based On His Life!!!

Kirik Party is one of the highest grossing Kannada films of all times, having successfully run for more than 200 days in theatres. Released last year, Kirik Party was successful in drawing the youth crowd to theatres. A very few knew the fact that Kirik Party was entirely not fictional. For the uninitiated, the story of Kirik Party had a few situations that happened in Rakshit Shetty’s life when he was a college going student. But, very recently, when Rakshit Shetty appeared on Super Talk Time, the actor completely opened up about his college story and how it helped make him write Kirik Party’s story.

Dr. Shivarajkumar Signs On A New Film Titled Harihara!!!

Dr. Shivarajkumar is probably the busiest actor in Sandalwood, with a load of films piled up for launch. The Hattrick Hero already has a huge list of films banked upon him and has gone a step further to sign on one more. Yes, Dr. Shivarajkumar has signed on a new film titled, Harihara. The film will be helmed by Pramod Chakravarthy & will be produced by Mahadev B, Seshu Chakravarthy & Sangappa B. According to the film’s director Pramod, Harihara will be an out & out commercial film with a lot of sentiment & family values. Apparently, Shivanna is touted to play 2 different shades in the movie. The film will apparently give a career facelift to the already King of Sandalwood, Dr. Shivarajkumar and will only have 2 songs in the entire movie, says the director of the film.

Mohanlal Announces Next Project After Odiyan

Mohanlal has announced his next project, after the ongoing Odiyan. The new film will be directed by Ajoy Varma & will be scripted by Saju Thomas. Produced under the banner of Moonshot Entertainment by Santhosh T Kuruvilla, the film has not been titled yet. Meanwhile, Mohanlal’s Villain is gearing up for release this month. Tamil actor Vishal is playing an important role in the film, along with Manju Warrier, Hansika Motwani, Srikanth & Raashi Khanna. Mohanlal is sporting a salt “n” pepper look in Villain. In fact, the superstar had a slightly similar look in Unnikrishnan’s earlier films Grandmaster & Mister Fraud as well. But in an interview, the director said that it’s a sheer coincidence.

Dileep Given A Rousing Welcome Outside The jail!!!

Dileep, who is finally out of jail after being given bail by the High Court. He was given a rousing welcome by his fans, friends & family members. If the actor was booed by the crowd as he went to the jail almost 85 days back, there were huge cut -outs, crackers bursting & sweets being distributed, at the jail premises. When Dileep reached his house at Aluva, thousands of fans were waiting for him outside the house. He waved to him & they were delighted. Wife Kavya Madhavan & daughter Meenakshi welcomed the actor, who got bail in the actress’ kidnapping case. Actor Dharmajan was present before the jail & he was emotional, as he shared his happiness with the TV cameras. Actor Siddique & director Nadhir Shah were present at the hero’s house. Dileep has been given bail under strict conditions. There are reports that the actor’s fans shouted slogans against a young hero, some news anchors & so on & so forth. Now all eyes are on the investigation team as they get ready to file the charge sheet.

Nivin Pauly’s Kayamkulam Kochunni Starts Rolling

The shooting of Kayamkulam Kochunni, directed by Rosshan Andrrews, has started rolling from 1st Oct, 2017. Nivin Pauly plays the title character in the film. The hero posted pictures from the film’s pooja on Facebook with the note: “It’s a blessing to play on screen the life of Kerala’s most celebrated Robin Hood!!! “I am keenly looking forward for it!” Kayamkulam Kochunni has been scripted by Bobby -Sanjay. There was an earlier film with the same title, directed by P A Thomas with Sathyan in the lead, which came out n 1966 about the local hero from Kerala’s history, who used to rob the rich and give to the poor. A popular Malayalam TV serial was also made on Kochunni.

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An Interaction With Superstar Mahesh Babu

October 4, 2017 by Shaheen Raaj

Mahesh Babu, the ‘Prince’ly actor turned producer of Tollywood, even after having crossed 40 summers of his life, still looks as handsome as ever. Girls swoon over his good looking sexy demeanor. The “Hunky Heartthrob” of the female brigade is how he is often described as. Besides his dashing & debonair persona makes the fairer sex go weak in the knees every time they happen to see him in flesh & blood or even on the celluloid silver screen. Mahesh Babu was in in Le Meridian, Bangalore recently where he had arrived for the promotional activity of his Telugu – Tamil bilingual film namely Spyder along with herione Rakul Preet Singh & director A R Murgadoss.

*First things first please describe your illustrious filmic journey from your debut film Raja Kumarudu to your latest release Spyder.

*Regarding this I still have a mixed feeling. On one hand it was fulfilling, satisfying albeit exciting, enriching, enthralling, enlightening, exhausting and to some extent even adventurous. And I was also happy, although reluctantly, doing a few Telugu films as a child artiste too. On the other hand it was also depressing, what with people around you trying to pull you down for no reasons whatsoever. In brief I would also add that like any other actor or for that matter a star even I too had my fair share of the ups & downs, the highs & lows including the trials & tribulations in my, as you said, illustrious filmic journey.

*Ok! So moving on, does being the son of a legendary & veteran Telugu actor Krishna proved to be a bane or a boon of your filmic career?

*I would certainly not like to put it that way. As being a star – actor’s son only helped me as far as my debut film Raja Kumarudu was concerned, like as my launch pad it did help me. But then after that I was on my own. As like all my contemporary actors all over I also strongly believe that only talent can succeed. Like for me, I would also say that there was a huge pressure on me. My 1st debut film Raja Kumarudu definitely was a big hit. But it was because of my father’s fans supporting it that I got this opening, but my 2nd, 3rd & 4th film just fell flat on its face and I had to once again prove myself with the other subsequent films of mine. So you see it all boils down to your talent.

*What are your expectations from your latest release Spyder and what is Spyder all about with respect to your role in it?

*This is the 1st time ever that I have worked simultaneously in a Telugu – Tamil bilingual namely Spyder. It has been excellently directed by A R Murgadoss. I wouldn’t say that it’s a typical James Bond kind of spy thriller. But, it has definitely got its elements. It is a typical A R Murugadoss kind of film, where the audiences would be sitting on the edge of their seat. In fact Spyder for me was the most thrilling, the most amazing, the most mind blowing, the most super spydi I mean the most super speedy & obviously the most difficult experience of my Telugu film career. And the most difficult part was shooting for the Tamil version and also shooting simultaneously for the Telugu version of Spyder. As this was the 1st ever time that I was shooting for a Tamil film and only I know what I went through to achieve that perfection & and that finesse that I have always succeeded in displaying so often in all my Telugu films. Incidentally speaking in Spyder I have enacted the role of an Intelligence Bureau officer. Spyder has been produced by Tagore Madhu & N V Prasad besides the film has been made on a lavish budget of approximately 120 crores. while Spyder is actually based on bio -terrorism and it also features actor – filmmaker S J Suryah as the antagonist.

Rakul Preet Singh plays the leading lady. That apart Spyder is a Harris Jayraj musical soiree. And it has been distributed especially in Karnataka by Goldie films. That apart Spyder also happens to be the 1st time ever collaboration of Super director A R Murugadoss & obviously Superstar Mahesh Babu.

*Like other South Indian actors Rajnikant, Kaml Haasan, Mamooty, Mohanlal, Venkatesh, Dhanush etc why are you so reluctant to step into the Bollywoodian arena?

*Here I would like to squash all the rumors once & for all that I have no intention whatsover to mark my entry in the Bollywoodian arena. I have enough of work in Telugu films to even last me for a life time. I will never ever do a Bollywood film, no matter how tempting the offer is.

*But you have given a very contradictory version regarding this particular aspect recently to the electronic media. How come?

*Yes Sir!!! I agree that I did say that I am indeed ready to star in a Bollywood film, but it all depends on the project & the director and when somebody approaches me with an exciting idea I may accept the offer. But on second thoughts I also wish to clarify that I gave that version to the electronic media on the spur of the moment to put an end to all the speculations right there & then and yes I also stand by my version given to the print media today. As now I really do not wish to get into the Bollywoodian rat race. I am considered as the Prince of Telugu films so why should I prefer be a beggar in Bollywood films.

*Next question. How come Prince Mahesh Babu was never a part of the rumor mills as far as any kind of controversies are concerned including the romantic ones?

*The answer to that is very simple. I have always believed in leading a hassle free & straight forward life. And the only time I fell in love with a girl (Read actress Namrata Shirodkar) I instantly got married and she will be my wife forever at least till death do us apart. (Laughs).

*How was the experience of working with your co – star Rakul Preet Singh & director A R Murgadoss?

*It has been a very good experience of working with Rakul Preet Singh. She has proved to be an amazing & a lovely person as a co – star. In fact in all the promotional activity all over we have been talking only about her and how good she is as an actress. Thanks Rakul for being my co – star. That apart I feel at a loss for words to describe the dedication & the perfection of A R Murgadoss Sir.

*It seems you are very much against the idea of remakes of the original language films?

*Yes it is very much true that I have never liked the idea of remaking a film. No sir I am definitely not into remakes. I never liked that idea and my dream was always that a Telugu film should be made in Telugu and then everybody should talk about it. S. S. Rajamouli achieved my dream, so I know that you can dream. That’s how I am and now with Spyder, I am coming closer to my dream.

*Name 5 Best favorite films of your Telugu film career.

*The 5 most favorite films of my Telugu film career are Srimanthudu, Okkadu, Pokiri, Dookudu and now of course Spyder. But I also really enjoyed doing all my Telugu films.

*As a parting shot do you want to say a last few words for your global fans especially the Bangalorean ones?

*Yes of course I hereby take this opportunity to profusely thank all the organizations who have bestowed on me the National & the International awards galore. And last but not the least I wish to thank all my beloved global fans who have always encouraged me to give off my best and a special thanks to my Southern fans who have bestowed on me the title of “Prince”. And I shall also remain forever indebted to all my Bengaluru fans who have always welcomed me with open arms and given me all their love whenever I have come here to promote my films. It has always given me a great pleasure to visit Bengaluru time & again to meet my lovely Bangalorean fans. Namaskara!!!!!

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Hollywood Hopping: Angelina Jolie’s Debut Directorial ‘They Killed My Father’ To Be Selected For Oscar

October 3, 2017 by Shaheen Raaj

Angelina Jolie’s debut directorial film ‘They Killed My Father’ may soon be running the Academy Award’s race. ‘They Killed My Father’ directed & co – written by Angelina Jolie, is expected to imminently be confirmed as the official Cambodian submission for the “Best Foreign Language Film” Oscar. The movie, which revolves around author & human rights activist Loung Ung’s life under the rule of the deadly Khmer Rouge, premiered in Telluride and then went on to Toronto where it won strong praise.

Alicia Vikander On Gender Divide In Hollywood

Alicia Vikander said that the condition of women in Hollywood is getting better. The Oscar winning star said that people have started taking gender divide seriously and she is positive that things will improve more with time. “I remember when The Hunger Games came out and you saw a female actor take centre stage and prove it could not only be a good film, but also a huge commercial success.”

Brie Larson Didn’t Feel “Pretty Enough” For Lead Roles

Brie Larson said that she “didn’t feel pretty enough” to pursue leading roles. Reportedly, Brie Larson always thought that she would end up playing supporting roles. “I just didn’t feel confident in myself, I didn’t feel pretty enough. I thought I’d be a supporting character my whole life and I was struggling with the idea of being the star,” Brie Larson told. In the beginning of her career, Brie Larson had small roles as a teenager in the 2004 movies 13 Going On 30 & Sleepover. She then had supporting roles in Greenberg, Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World & 21 Jump Street.

Carrie Fisher & Debbie Reynolds Memorabilia Went Up For Auction

Thousands of items from the estate of Debbie Reynolds & Carrie Fisher was auctioned by Profiles in History, world’s largest auctioneer of original Hollywood memorabilia. Reportedly, the auction, which took place from 7th Oct, 2017 to 9th Oct, 2017, also included vintage Star Wars poster signed by Carrie Fisher & director George Lucas. “Debbie Reynolds always believed that the things should go back from where they come. Collectibles belong back with the collectors,” auctioneer Joseph Maddalena stated.

Debra Messing’s “Feminist” Request

Debra Messing had one request when she signed on to Will & Grace reboot, that her character must be a feminist. “The only thing that I asked for was that Grace be a feminist. That she has a voice,” she told an audience at the Tribeca Film Festival last week. In the premiere episode, Grace will compromise her political beliefs to take a design job. Debra Messing has been vocal about her political beliefs in the last election, even getting into a Twitter argument with actress Susan Sarandon. Debra Messing also talked about the challenges of coming back to her famous role 11 years later.

Emma Stone Feels That The “Battle Of The Sexes” Is Politically Relevant Now

Oscar winning actress Emma Stone, who will be seen next in Battle Of The Sexes, feels that the movie is really politically relevant right now. In an interview, Emma Stone said, “It’s interesting thing because this was shot in 2015, so Donald Trump & Hillary Clinton were in the public consciousness, and we had no idea which way this was going to go. So while shooting it, it was kind of interesting to look at Bobby Riggs & Billie Jean and the very political nature of what the battle actually was about. The battle, as much as it was this spectacle, it was also about equal treatment & equal rights.”

Irina Shayk Playfully Grabs Bradley Cooper’s Bottom

Bradley Cooper & Irina Shayk walked around in Malibu and the model couldn’t help, but make a playful grab of her beau’s bottom. The couple, who has been dating each other since Apr, 2015, smiled as they strolled around Malibu. Irina Shayk laughed as she grabbed her lover’s bums, reports suggest. The couple kept it casual for their outing.

Julianne Hough To Play Fitness Pioneer Betty Weider

Julianne Hough has been roped in to portray female fitness pioneer Betty Weider in George Gallo’s upcoming movie Bigger. A pin – up model who became a leading role model for women in diet & fitness, Betty Weider was the wife of Joe Weider, and together they co – founded a fitness magazine, which remains the most successful women’s health & fitness publication even today.

Kirsten Dunst Accidentally Smoked A Joint

Kristen Dunst is known to be the queen of high brow stoner movies and it seems like she has taken this tag quite seriously. Kristen Dunst explained that partway through the shooting she had a little bit of a rough time smoking “prop weed”. She said, “You know, you have movie pot, which is basically fake. It’s whatever they roll, fake or whatever.”

Meghan Markle Makes 1st Official Outing With Prince Harry

Meghan Markle made her 1st official outing with Prince Harry here for Invictus Games, which is an international Paralympic style multi – sport event, created by Prince Harry, in which wounded, injured or sick military personnel & their associated veterans take part in sports including wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball & indoor rowing.

Pamela Anderson Slams Kim Kardashian

Actress & animal rights activist Pamela Anderson has slammed reality TV personality Kim Kardashian by writing an open letter to her criticizing her style choices. Pamela Anderson wrote a letter to Kim Kardeshian after the 2 met at New York Fashion week earlier this month. The Baywatch star branded the act of wearing fur “beyond cruel” and urged Kim Kardashian to “do the right thing” and ditch her animal wear for good.

Viola Davis Focused To Bring Diversity To Hollywood

Viola Davis & her husband Julius Tennon, who are appearing together in the new season of her hit show How To Get Away With Murder, have a joint mission to bring more diversity in Hollywood, which remains as white & as male-dominated as ever, and the representation of race, gender, LGBT & disability has barely changed to change in the past 1 decade, according to research by academics at the University of Southern California (USC). “The reason diversity is still an issue is that everyone is not ‘put to task’,” said Viola Davis.

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Leonardo DiCaprio Keen To Portray Stan Lee In Biopic

October 2, 2017 by Shaheen Raaj

Marvel Comics icon Stan Lee said that actor Leonardo DiCaprio is fascinated by his life and would love to portray him on screen. During a panel at an event last week, Lee said Leonardo DiCaprio is a huge fan of Marvel and is keen about playing him in a film about his life. It was revealed that Stan Lee & Leonardo DiCaprio were actually neighbors, which ended up with the comics creator visiting the actor’s house on many occasions.

Carrie Fisher & Debbie Reynolds Memorabilia Up For Auction

Thousands of items from the estate of
Debbie Reynolds & Carrie Fisher will be auctioned by Profiles in History, world’s largest auctioneer of original Hollywood memorabilia. Reportedly, the auction, which will take place from 7th Oct, 2017 to 9th Oct, 2017, also includes vintage Star Wars poster signed by Carrie Fisher & director George Lucas. “Debbie always believed the things should go back from where they come. Collectibles belong back with the collectors,” auctioneer Joseph Maddalena stated.

Viola Davis Stressed On The Importance Of Education

Viola Davis stated that she always stressed the importance of education to her daughter. The How To Get Away With Murder star averred, “Education is the only thing which can change the world”.

Rian Johnson Has No Plans To Direct Star Wars: Episode IX

Director Rian Johnson has made it clear that he has no intentions to helm Episode IX of the Star Wars franchise. According to sources, it was speculated that Star Wars: The Last Jedi helmer Rian Johnson could step in to replace Colin Trevorrow on the untitled Episode IX follow – up. But, Rian Johnson quashed these speculations by saying that he will be “really excited to be an audience member again” after 15th Dec, 2017.

Angelina Jolie Wishes Her Kids To Be A Part Of Showbiz

It looks like Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie wants one of her kids to be in the showbiz. In fact Angelina Jolie is hopeful that her kids Maddox & little brother Pax Jolie -Pitt, 13, would be interested in filmmaking as a profession.

Guillermo Del Toro Feels That Donald Trump -Era America Is “Cancer”

Guillermo Del Toro does not like Donald Trump at all, AT ALL!!! According to sources, Guillermo Del Toro has said that he sees the Trump – era America as a “Cancer”. He averred, “It’s like a cancer. We have a tumor now. That doesn’t mean the cancer started with that tumor. It was gestating for so long.” The Mexican concluded.

Christian Bale Gaining Weight

Christian Bale has undergone some dramatic physical transformations for his parts in films such as The Machinist & The Dark Knight Trilogy and once again the actor is ready to undertake the challenge. Christian Bale, is bulking up to play former US Vice President Dick Cheney in his upcoming biopic. In an interview at the ongoing Toronto international film festival, Christian Bale opened up about his next transformation as the lead of the upcoming Dick Cheney biopic.

Gemma Atkinson & Gorka Marquez Spark Romance Rumours

Actress Gemma Atkinson & dancer Gorka Marquez have sparked romance rumours. Despite insisting that she’s not on the show Strictly Come Dancing to find love, Gemma Atkinson may have found love.

Stephen King’s Novella To Turn Into A Film

Author Stephen King’s short story “Suffer The Little Children” is heading to the big celluloid silver screen. Sean Carter, who is also directing Bella Thorne starrer Keep Watching, will write & helm the adaptation. Bread & Circuses Entertainment, Voltage Pictures & Das films will join hands to produce Stephen King’s short story film adaptation. The story centers on an elderly teacher who slowly & tragically comes to the realization that her students are not quite what they seem.

Emma Stone Stuns At The Premiere

Hollywood’s highest paid actress Emma Stone owned the red carpet to her feet at the premiere of her new movie Battle Of The Sexes at the International Film Festival on Sun. The Oscar winner flaunted her petite figure in a pencil dress with gold chain straps, a matching clutch, and white pumps. Her platinum blonde bob was gelled & side parted and her peachy make – up stood out beautifully.

Daniel Dae Kim To Replace Ed Skrein!!!

Hawaii Five – 0 actor Daniel Dae Kim is in line to replace Ed Skrein in upcoming Hellboy reboot. Daniel Dae Kim will step into the role left vacant by Ed Skrein after an outcry over whitewashing an Asian -American character. Daniel Dae Kim will play Major Ben Daimio, a rugged military member of the Bureau for Paranormal Research & Defence who, due to a supernatural encounter, can turn into a jaguar when angered or in pain.

Javier Badrem Turns Down A Major Role

It seems like we could have got the golden chance to see Javier Bardem & Tom Cruise sharing screen together in Minority Report. While delivering a master class at the Toronto Film Festival, Javier Bardem shared that he passed on playing Colin Farrell’s role in Minority Report when it was offered to him.

Patty Jenkins Returning For Wonder Woman 2

Patty Jenkins, behind the blockbuster hit Wonder Woman, is all set to direct the superhero flick’s highly anticipated sequel after months of speculation. Petty Jenkins has closed a deal with Warner Bros to helm, co – write & produce the movie. It makes her the highest paid female director in
Hollywood history. Gal Gadot is already attached to the follow – up, which Warner Bros has dated for 13th Dec, 2019.

Mark Ruffalo Happy To Have Strong Actresses In Thor: Ragnarok

Mark Ruffalo stated that it is great to have strong, beautiful & intelligent women like Cate Blanchett & Tessa Thompson in Thor: Ragnarok. He averred, “It is great that we have Cate Blanchett & Tessa Thompson, these 2 amazing, powerful, strong, beautiful, intelligent women, playing these 2 important, integral characters in this movie,”

Jennifer Lawrence Makes A Revelation

Jennifer Lawrence has revealed that she once told her boyfriend director Darren Aronofsky that he had “severe psychological problems”. Reportedly, Jennifer Lawrence, who features in Darren Aronofsky directed film Mother!, said that she once threw the script across the room when she read it.

Taylor Kitsch Once Lived In A Flat With No Power For Months

Taylor Kitsch is known for being a part of several hit films such as X – Men Origins: Wolverine, John Carter & Savages, but Taylor Kitsch also said that there was a time when he did not even have a proper house to live. Taylor Kitsch, who played Paul Woodrugh on popular series True Detective, said that he once slept on a subway in New York City.

Jordan Vogt – Roberts Praises Godzilla Vs Kong

Director Jordan Vogt – Roberts said that Godzilla Vs Kong’ will have the same sensibility as Kong: Skull Island. Jordan Vogt – Roberts the filmmaker helmed the recent blockbuster reboot of the popular creature movie franchise. Reportedly, he is pleased with the upcoming crossover movie, which is slated for release in 2020, will follow a similar structure when it comes to creating the titular colossal ape, despite the project being helmed by Adam Wingard.

Jessica Chastain Won’t Play The Role Of Lilandra Neramani

Jessica Chastain has denied the rumors that she will play the role Lilandra Neramani in X – Men: Dark Phoenix. Reportedly, Jessica Chastain did not reveal her character’s identity but she said she is not going to portray the Empress of the Shi’ar Empire.

Joanne Froggatt Feels That Downton Abbey Would Be Tricky

Joanne Froggatt said that it would be tricky to make a movie based on popular period drama series, Downton Abbey. Reportedly, Joanne Froggatt, who played maid Anna Bates in the show, said that she & her cast mates are all keen to reunite for a big screen venture but it would be difficult to arrange.

Jake Gyllenhaal To Be Honoured

Jake Gyllenhaal will receive the Golden Icon award at this year’s Zurich Film Festival. The Oscar nominated actor will attend the festival to present Stronger, in which he stars as Boston marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman.

Judi Dench On Reaching Her 80’s

Veteran actor Judi Dench, who is playing
Queen Victoriain in a new comedy – drama movie Victoria & Abdul, said that her advancing years have brought their own challenges which often get difficult to handle. In an interview, Judi Dench averred, “When you get into your 80’s, I think it’s a difficult time. A lot of your friends drop off the bowl and you start not being able to do things.

Toby Kebbell Joins Claire Holt

Kong: Skull Island actor Toby Kebbell has come on board the psychological thriller Becoming. The film will see The Vampire Diaries star Claire Holt in the lead role. Directed & penned by Omar Naim, the movie centers on a young woman who learns her fiance has been possessed by an entity. Production is expected to start in Oct, 2017 in Kentucky.

Allison Janney States That Anna Faris Is Very Courageous & Strong

Allison Janney has praised her Mom co -star Anna Faris in the wake of her split from Chris Pratt. Anna Faris recently parted ways from Chris Pratt after 8 years of marriage and though Allison Janney is saddened by the news, she is impressed with how Anna Faris is handling things.

Benedict Cumberbatch To feature In Gypsy Boys

Benedict Cumberbatchwill star in Gypsy Boys, the movie adaptation of writer – LGBT activist Mikey Walsh’s memoirs. Benedict Cumberbatch will enact the role of Frank, who is a demanding father & a member of the last generation of the Romany Gypsy community, known for their ability to fight.

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Kichcha Sudeep Has An International Fan

October 2, 2017 by Shaheen Raaj

Kichcha Sudeep is worldwide phenomenon, believe it or not. Although his fans know it, there are some people who despise the Abhinaya Chakravarthy for unknown reasons. This is an example for all such people to show how much people from all over the world love Kichcha Sudeep. He indeed has an international fan. Kichcha Sudeep’s fan base grew in Japan when his Tollywood film, Eega, after dubbing into Japanese, released in Japan. His stardom grew with his amazing performances. One such fan from Japan has come all the way down to Bengaluru to meet Sudeep. Sounds unbelievable, but true. Her name is Junko and she has met the Abhinaya Chakravarthy in the city.

Channappa’s Dream Finally Comes True

It has only been a couple of days after Rakshitha Prem had asked for a favor from Challenging Star Darshan. Just 3 days later, Darshan Thoogudeep has finally made her wish come true. It is a well known fact that Darshan Thoogudeep & Rakshitha Prem were one of the best on – screen couples in Sandalwood. Together, they were called the super – hit jodi because most of their films have achieved astounding success. Rakshitha Prem discontinued acting after her marriage to director Prem, but she still remains as one of Darshan’s good old friends. Very recently, she had a favor to ask from Darshan Thoogudeep.

Rakshit Shetty Turns Producer For His Friend

Kirik Party could as well be termed as one of the glorious cinemas that changed the face of Kannada film industry on a larger scale. All the actors from Kirik Party are now busy with their own projects, thanks to the success of Kirik Party. One of those actors who portrayed Rakshit Shetty’s friend in Kirik Party, Aravind Iyer, is now busy with 2 films up his sleeves. On one side, he is shooting for Bhima Sena Nala Maharaja, wherein he is paired opposite Arohi Narayan. On the other hand, Aravind Iyer has simultaneously started shooting for his second film, 777 Charlie. Surprisingly, Rakshit Shetty, who happens to share a good camaraderie with Aravind Iyer, has agreed to produce 777 Charlie. As of now, a few stills from 777 Charlie have surfaced online. Taking a look at those pictures, one will definitely get the feel that 777 Charlie will be one of those films that is sure to stand apart from the rest of the films.

Mammootty’s Puthan Panam Comes A Day Earlier

Just days after the release of The Great Father, Mammootty is back in a brand new avatar, in Ranjith’s Puthan Panam. The hero is playing Nityananda Shenoy, who hails from Kasaragode. Puthan Panam, which was earlier scheduled for release on Thurs, has now come a day earlier, that is on Wed 12th Apr, 2017. Mammootty has earlier teamed up with Ranjith in films like Black, Prajapathi, Kaiyoppu, Paleri Manikyam, Pranchiyettan and the saint & Kadal Kadannoru Mathukkutty. Puthan Panam is rumoured to be based on the demonetization effect and is said to be in the lines of Ranjith’s much appreciated Indian Rupee.

Dileep Lashes Out Against His Detractors

Dileep has opened up against the varied controversies that he was linked to during the recent times. He makes it clear that Kavya Madhavan was not the reason for his separation from Manju Warrier. It was after his divorce that he decided to marry Kavya. Now there are some yellow journalists who try to spread the news that there is rift between Kavya & his daughter Meenakshi. He attacked a prominent news anchor for attacking him after the recent kidnapping incident involving an actress. The 1st report of linking him to the kidnapping incident came from a Mumbai based portal & Dileep says he is well aware about the person or the group who worked behind this. A film journalist has been repeatedly targeting him with several serious allegations, but Dileep says the journalist is angry after some demands were denied. Dileep has also reacted strongly to the campaign which said his forthcoming US show would be boycotted by many. The hero makes it clear that the campaign has been initiated by an individual and the shows are already sold out.

Varalaxmi Walks Out Of Akasha Mittayi!!!

The shooting of actor & director Samuthirakani’s Akasha Mittayi is currently underway in Kochi. The film is a remake of the director’s Tamil film, Appa. Jayaram Ravi plays the lead in the Malayalam version. It was Tamil actor Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, who was announced as the heroine. She played the lead in last year’s Kasaba. However, 2 days after the shooting, Varalaxmi opted out of the film, saying “can’t work with male chauvinists & manner less prods” in her twitter post. Now, director Samuthirakani has told an online portal that Varalaxmi decided to opt out as she wasn’t happy with the hotel accommodation provided to her. This became an argument and the actress decided not to do the film. Ineya has replaced Varalaxmi in Akasha Mittayi.

Mohanlal’s 2 Different Looks Revealed

The shooting of director B Unnikrishnan’s upcoming film Villain starring Mohanlal & Manju Warrier in lead roles is progressing at a brisk pace in Trivandrum. While the 1st look poster of the film featured the actor in a salt – & – pepper avatar, the director recently revealed the younger look of Mohanlal’s character. Mohanlal essays the role of Mathew Manjooran, an ex – cop & his flashback portions in the movie will feature the actor in a younger look. The stylish crime thriller boasts of a star – studded cast with the likes of Manju Warrier, Vishal, Telugu actor Srikanth, Hansika Motwani & Raashi Khanna in pivotal roles. Produced by Rockline Entertainments, the movie has Pulimurugan fame stunt choreographer Peter Hein choreographing a special stunt sequence for Mohanlal. The team is currently shooting the flashback portions of the film

Bhavana To Team Up With A Veteran Tollywood Actor!!!

Bhavana is currently busy with the shoot of her new Kannada movie Tagaru. The actress is now in Bengaluru to complete her portions in the forthcoming Kannada film Tagaru. And now, the new piece of news is that Bhavana has been roped in to play a meaty role in Jagapathi Babu’s next film titled Patel S.I.R. The makers of the film approached Bhavana who was highly impressed with the script and immediately gave her nod of acceptance. However, the actress is yet to sign on the dotted lines. Directed by Vasu Parimi, the upcoming thriller has Jagapathi Babu playing a 60 – year – old man. The recently released trailer of Patel S.I.R. has already grabbed the attention of movie lovers. If Jagpati Babu’s jazzy high – class look in the film is much entertaining, Bhavana coming on board has added more glamour to Patel S.I.R.

Anu Hasan Impresses Malayali Audiences!!!

After a long hiatus, actress Anu Hasan will be seen again in Malayalam with the movie Vaaku, directed by Sujith S Nair. Scripted by director Madhupal, Vaaku revolves around the dreams, hopes & struggles of the lower middle class families of Kerala. Pranav Ratheesh, the youngest son of yesteryear actor Ratheesh, makes his acting debut with Vaakku. Anu Hasan recently shared the movie’s trailer on her social networking page. “And the Malayalam project is done and how it shines?? Mr Ambat, Mr Sujit. Mr Nishad, Pranav, And Aju it was a pleasure working with you all .. and the rest of the team .. good luck!! (sic),” wrote Anu Hasan. The actress is as charming as ever in the trailer and has already impressed the Malayali audiences. The movie also has Parvathy Ratheesh, Sudheer Karamana, M A Nishad, Musthafa, Krishnachandran, Chandini, Devi Ajith, Vanitha, Master Achal Mohandas & Suraj Venjaramoodu in important roles. Cinematography is by Madhu Ambat & editing by Johnkutty.

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Anwesshaa Performs Live At Juhu’s Durga Puja Mandal.

October 2, 2017 by Shaheen Raaj

Anwesshaa, who is just 23 years old had started her formal training in Hindustani classical (vocal) at the age of 4 under Guru Jayant Sarkar, senior most disciple of Pundit Ajoy Chakraborty (Patiala Gharana). And Just recently she performed live with Shaan & Sonu Nigam at Juhu’s Durga Puja.

Anwessha has till date sung around 350 songs in 320 films in different languages. Anweessha has sung for films like Golmaal Returns, for music director, Pritam, I’m 24 for Jatin Pundit, Dangerous Ishq for Himesh Reshammiya, Luv U Soniyo for Vipin Patwa, Ranjhanaa for A. R. Rahman, Rowdy Rathore (Background vocals), Kaanchi, for Ismail Darbar (a duet with Sonu Nigam), Revolver Rani, for Sanjeev Shrivastav, Guru Dakshina for Ismail Darbar, The Expose & Prem Ratan Dhan Payo for Himesh Reshmmiya & Do Lafzon Ki kahani for Babli Haque.

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Worldwide Box – Office Turnstiles Weekend Report

October 2, 2017 by Shaheen Raaj

I Can Speak Leads Weekend

Local comedy, I Can Speak debuted on top of South Korean Box – Office turnstiles after a Thurs release. The indie picture earned $5.18 million from 727,000 admissions over 4 days, and accounted for 46% of the weekend Box – Office turnstiles. Produced by Myung Films, the Kim Hyun – Seok film sees the story of an elderly woman who befriends a junior civil servant as she files complaints with the local Government. Showbox’s Memoir Of A Murderer slipped to 2nd. It earned $1.6 million from 215,00 admissions between Fri & Sun for $17.7 million after 3 weekends on release. Sony’s Baby Driver dropped to 3rd, earning $1.16 million for a total of $5.21 million after 2 weekends. Despite a drop of 53%, The Hitman’s Bodyguard jumped to 4th from the previous week’s 5th, as American Made suffered a steeper 81% drop. The Hitman’s Bodyguard earned $429,000 for a total of $11.7 million after 4 weekends on release. American Made earned $301,000 for a cumulative of $2.71 million after 2 weekends. The Invisible Guest & The Lost City Of Z debuted on Thurs and landed in 6th & 7th, respectively. The Invisible Guest earned $329,000 over 4 days, while The Lost City Of Z earned $248,000.

WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES WINS SLOWEST WEEKEND

In the quietest weekend at the China Box -Office this year, War For The Planet Of The Apes held on to the #1 spot. It headed a chart on which foreign films took the top places & Chinese titles entered the list with previews of pictures that will enliven next week’s National Day holiday period. War For The Planet Of The Apes added $18.6 million in its 2nd frame, down from its $60 million opening. After 10 days on release, it has a cumulative score of $99.5 million, according to data from Ent Group. IMAX reports that the film scored $1.6 million from 435 screens, lifting its IMAX cumulative in China to $7.3 million. New release The Hitman’s Bodyguard rustled up $13.7 million. That was only good enough for 2nd place, despite having slightly more screenings than War For The Planet Of The Apes on 2 of its 3 1st days. Cumulative takings for the top 10 films was just $48 million. Earlier, the slowest weekend had been 7th Apr, 2017 to 9th Apr, 2017 when Ghost In The Shell briefly claimed the top spot. Spanish thriller Contratiempo climbed from 4th place last week to 3rd. Its score also improved from $4.95 million to $6.38 million. In 4th place was Spider – Man: Homecoming, which took $5.65 million. After 17 days on release, it has a $115 million cumulative. New release kids title Thomas And Friends: The Great Race took 5th spot. Playing 10,000 screenings on Fri and expanding to 15,000 on Sat & Sun, it took $1.69 million.

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