HARSHVARDHAN BEEFS UP FOR ‘BHAVESH JOSHI’
Harshvardhan Kapoor who has already floored everyone with his professionalism & dedication as an actor, will soon start shooting for the next schedule of Vikramaditya Motwane’s BHAVESH JOSHI. As the next schedule of the film is soon to go on the floors, the young star is using his free time to work on his look and prep for the film. While the crew moves to a new location, the actor is working on sporting a beefed look and is sweating it out in the gym 5 hours every day .Before the next schedule of the vigilante drama goes on floors, Harshvardhan is using the time to work on his physique and put on major muscle. Since he has very little time on his hands, he is spending almost 5 hours in the gym everyday and is on a strict no carb -high protein diet”.
DILJIT TO STAR IN EKTA’S PUNJABI DEBUT PRODUCTION
It seems like Punjabi films are the next big destination for movie Bollywood bigwigs. In the recent past, not just film studios but big names such as Akshay Kumar & Priyanka Chopra have also ventured into Punjabi film production. Now, we have learnt that producer Ekta Kapoor is the next in line. The UDTA PUNJAb actor, Diljit Dosanjh, is supposed to star in the project, which will be directed by National award – winning director Anurag Singh. Interestingly, Anurag & Diljit have already worked together on films such as the Jatt & Juliet series & PUNJAB 1984 (2014). While Ekta couldn’t be reached for a comment, Diljit says, “It’s been my long cherished dream to give Punjabi audiences their own super hero. It fills me with pride that this dream is finally coming to life. What has made it even more special is that I get to make this dream come alive with my favourite director Anurag.” After making his Hindi film debut with UDTA PUNJAB, Diljit will next be seen with Anushka Sharma in the latter’s next home production, PHILLAURI.
ANSHUMAN JHA TURNS PRODUCER WITH THE THRILLER ‘MONA_DARLING’
Actor Anshuman Jha, who made his Bollywood debut with LOVE SEX AUR DHOKHA and followed it up with films like YEH HAI BAKRAPUR & CHAURANGA, has now turned producer. His banner, First Ray Films, is all set to release India’s 1st social media -based whodunit, MONA_DARLING, directed by Shashi Sudigala. First Ray Films is an extension of Jha’s theatre company, First Ray Theatre Group, known for the Indian Adaptation of David Gieselmann’s MR KOLPERT & Girish Karnad’s BALI. Kailash Kulkarni, one of the partners at the production house, says, “I have followed Anshuman’s work on stage for the past decade. He doesn’t own a house in Mumbai and drives a simple car. However, he has managed to get together people to form a company and produce a multi – crore film. “Anshuman’s tryst with theatre began when he was 14. A year later, he made his stage debut at Prithvi Theatre. The Delhi boy got a diploma in acting from Barry John when he was 17 and has worked with veterans like Quasar Padamsee, Joy Fernandes & Jaimini Pathak. Vashu Bhagnani, whose banner Pooja Films is presenting the thriller, says “Anshuman has a mature understanding of scripts & cinema.”
VIVEK OBEROI TO DONATE 10,000 FACE MASKS TO TRAFFIC COPS!!!
Actor & philanthropist Vivek Oberoi has always been at the forefront of noble causes and has contributed to the society in his own ways. The large – hearted actor who serves as the anti – tobacco spokesperson for World Health Organization and also associated with Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA) for more than a decade has come up with a social awareness campaign – “Hawa Badlo” – a short film that highlights the issue of air pollution in collaboration with ONE foundation & GAIL (Gas Authority of India Limited). To drive the message home, Vivek’s ONE foundation has come up with a hard – hitting video that makes you question your conduct towards traffic cops. The actor will give away 10,000 anti. – pollution face masks for the traffic cops. Vivek says, “Salute to the traffic cops who put their health at risk for our safety. It’s a small initiative. I would request people to come forward and support the cause – “Hawa Badlo.” “Rising cases of respiratory diseases has made it imperative that we choose a corrective path towards the future. Our daily choices affect the course of our tomorrow and switching to cleaner fuels like natural gas should be our 1st step towards changing the air. ” B. C. Tripathi, Chairman & Managing Director, GAIL (India) Limited
THE PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY OF MADHUR BHANDARKAR’S ‘INDU SARKAR’ HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
Set in a period from 1972 to 1977, INDU SARKAR is a story of a stammering poetess who gains confidence and rebels against the system during emergency. Kirti Kulhari of PINK fame plays the title role while Anupam Kher, popular Bengali actor Tota Roy Chaudhary, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Parveen Dabbas, Sheeba Chadda & Zakir Hussain have pivotal roles in the ensemble cast. Bappi Lahiri has sung a retro song composed by Anu Malik, Shyam Kaushani is the action director while Nitin Chandrakant Desai has created the sets for the film that was shot in Karjat for a 25 days schedule.
RANVEER SINGH ADMITS TO BEING A “BORN FLIRT” AND CONFESSES THAT HIS 1ST EVER KISS WAS WHEN HE WAS 12 YEARS OLD
Bollywood’s heartthrob and everyone’s favorite, Ranveer Singh reveals some interesting facts about his early life and teenage including everything from his 1st ever kiss, to a crush on school teacher and also getting into fights because of girls in his college days in a chat show with YouTuber Hanee Chavan. Everyone knows about how Ranveer came from a middle class family and made it big in Bollywood without any godfather to support him. Being a true inspiration, Singh in his dapper looks on the show, confessed on having a wardrobe full of his cousins clothes and never buying a new piece of clothing for himself as a teenager. He also revealed wearing tight t – shirts and having long grown hair tied in a pony with blonde streaks to impress girls back then. Talking about his love life, Ranveer disclosed being a “born flirt” and how he cannot control himself around a good – looking girl. Ranveer also spoke about his anger issues as a teenager and how he used to get into fights because of girlfriends back then. In the end, Ranveer played a challenge of humming favorite classic songs with a mouthful of marshmallows.
SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA SIGNED AS AMBASSADOR FOR LEADING PROBIOTIC DRINK BRAND!!!
Shilpa Shetty Kundra, synonymous with health & fitness, has recently been signed as the face of a leading probiotic dairy brand. The former actress turned entrepreneur, continues to remain one of the most loved faces on television and in the brand world and in the past has turned down endorsements that she hasn’t been convinced about. When the probiotic brand approached her to be ambassador, Shilpa 1st requested a visit to the manufacturing unit, to understand the process and the ingredients that go into the product, before green signaling the deal. Says a source, “Shilpa was quite satisfied with her experience at the factory and her interactions with the experts behind the product. She has always been very particular about the products she endorses especially in the nutrition & health space. Over the years she has come to be synonymous with health & fitness and even has a bestseller diet book to her credit”.
ANOTHER BIG WIN FOR SONAM KAPOOR
Sonam Kapoor, who catapulted her way to the top and swept most of the awards this year for her performance in the blockbuster NEERJA, celebrated another big win at the Lokmat Maharashtra Awards recently. The actress finally came into her own with NEERJA, in a truly career defining performance, which brought her major commercial & critical acclaim and also won several awards including Critics Choice “Best Actress” at the Filmfare Awards, Editor’s Choice Stardust Award for “Best Actress”,
“Best Actress” – Asia Vision Movie Awards, “Best Actress” Critics Choice Award at the Hello Hall of Fame, “Best Actress” award – Indian Film Festival of Melbourne & “Best Actress” Masala Awards Dubai!!! Adding another one to the list, Sonam won the “Best Actress” for her nuanced performance as the Pan – Am braveheart at the Lokmat Maharashtra Awards. And while the awards have been immensely gratifying, Sonam reveals that ultimately doing good work, continues to remain her biggest reward. Says Sonam Kapoor, “I have been winning awards since the film released in Feb last year. Of course, it’s great to be validated for the work you do and it’s heartening to win awards, but honestly, your work should be your reward.”
CM DEVENDRA FADNAVIS ATTENDS THE 3RD BRIGHT AWARDS & 37TH ANNIVERSARY OF BRIGHT OUTDOOR COMPANY
Yogesh Lakhani of Bright Outdoor Media Pvt Ltd organised 3rd Bright Awards at Peninsula Grand Hotel where more than 2000 guests from all walks of life were present with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Amongst the celebrities who could be spotted were Hrithik Roshan, Abhishek Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Sonu Sood, Baba Gurmeet Ram Rahim Insaan, Salim – Suleman, Sanchiti Sakat, Rahul Vadya, Meet Brothers, Daisy Shah, Sonali Kulkarni, Rakhi Sawant, DJ Sheizwood, Anusmriti Sarkar, Aftab Shivdasani, Andria Dsouza, Ganesh Acharya etc. Yogesh Lakhani also celebrated the 37th anniversary of his company and belated 1st birthday of his son Anugrah. Siddharth Kannan & Vaibhav Mota hosted the event. Abhishek Ray, Ekta Jain, Shree Rajput et al performed at the event. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also launched his special NGO public awareness campaign at this event.
HOLLYWOOD CALLING HUMA QURESHI!
Huma Qureshi is all set to make her big Hollywood debut in VICEROY’S HOUSE.
Acclaimed filmmaker Gurinder Chadha (of BEND IT LIkE BECKHAM fame) takes on a large – canvas film of epic proportion with the historical drama & epic romance, which marks Huma’s entry into Hollywood. Huma
Qureshi’s VICEROY’S HOUSE is fast becoming the talk of the town. The film is an official selection at Berlinale 2017 and will have its worldwide premiere at the festival. The team will also showcase the film at other international festivals. Huma essays the role of Aalia, an interpreter to the last Viceroy of India played by Hugh Bonaville & his wife played by Gillian Anderson. The star also features in a strong love story, where she & 100 FOOT JOURNEY star Manish Dayal find themselves caught up in the seismic end of the Empire. Huma who headlines the film along with Hugh Bonneville, Gillian Anderson & Manish Dayal has caught the attention of several international management agencies and has been signed by Troika Talent that also handles Hollywood star Michael Fassbender. Huma will be making her Hollywood debut this year in Gurinder Chadha’s VICEROY’S HOUSE and has already caught the attention of management bigwigs in Hollywood. The agency saw immense potential in Huma, in terms of the scope of work internationally.”
AJAY SIGNS URBAN COMEDY WITH LUV RANJAN
After a series of action films and out – & – out comedies, Ajay Devgn’s next will be a contemporary rom – com to be written & produced by Luv Ranjan. A quirky take on urban relationships, the film will have Ajay in an edgy space that resonates with today’s youth. About showing Ajay in an all new avatar, Luv says, “The way I see it, it’s the side of Ajay that comes most naturally to him. His uber – cool personality in real life has seldom been explored. There is a subtlety in his humour that blends perfectly with my writing.” To be produced by Luv with his partner Ankur Garg, the film will see noted editor Akiv Ali making his debut as a director. The critically acclaimed & award winning editor has more than 30 films to his credit, including YEH JAWAANI HAI DEEWANI, BARFI!, PYAAR KA PUNCHNAMA, ONCE UPON A TIME IN MUMBAAI, AGNEEPATH and the upcoming JAGGA JASOOS.
PRAKASH PANGE NO MORE
Prakash Pange, who had worked in Trade Guide from the early 70’s till the 90’s and later in Box Office expired on 1st Feb, 2017 after a brief illness. Prakash Pange had also joined Manmohan Desai’s camp as the PRO and was the line producer in films like NASEEB, ALLAHRAKHA, DESH PREMEE, TOOFAN, YEH HAI JALWA, Romu Sippy’s ANDAR BAHAR, Dharma Productions, F. C. Mehra, Pramod Chakravorty, David Dhawan, Smita Thakarey etc. He was busy completing the shooting of SHAKAAL for a Pune based producer. Extremely affectionate, endearing & helpful in nature, Prakash used to make friends easily and was extremely witty and a warm hearted person. He was only 62 and is survived by his 2 sons, daughter – in – laws, grandsons & granddaughters. I pray God to let his soul rest in peace.
