Have you heard? Hindi remake of 'Vikram Vedha' to go on floors in August?

Saif Ali Khan and Hrithik Roshan. Pics/Shadab Khan and AFP

It's finally happening

There has been constant chatter about the remake of the Tamil film Vikram Vedha (2017) starring R Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi. The latest update is that the project is in an advanced pre-production stage and will most likely go on floors in August. Saif Ali Khan will reprise Madhavan's role of the hard-nosed cop Vikram, and Hrithik Roshan will play Sethupathi's gangster character Vedha. The original's writer-director duo, Pushkar and Gayathri, are on board to direct the Hindi version as well, which will be produced by Neeraj Pandey along with Reliance Entertainment and YNot Studios, who backed the Tamil action thriller. It is said that Pandey was keen on Aamir Khan playing Vedha, but Mr Perfectionist reportedly backed out due to creative issues. The makers are eyeing a theatrical release in September 2022.

Almost official

Things seem to be moving fast between Athiya Shetty and rumoured beau KL Rahul. In his latest Instagram post, Suniel Shetty refers to the cricketer as "my love, my strength." Now that Athiya's dad has approved of the relationship, it's time the lovebirds stop playing coy. Athiya, who is accompanying Rahul on the England tour, has been joined by brother Ahaan Shetty. Suneil shared a video and pictures of Rahul and Ahaan up and about in London. We are hoping Anna shares a click of Athiya with Rahul next.

The dark side

Kangana Ranaut's character in Dhaakad is the "most vicious of them all" who spares no one. On Sunday, she shared a click from the set in Budapest. Ranaut plays Agent Agni in Razneesh Ghai's espionage thriller. Agni entices people with her charm, and then unleashes her cruel side. Kangy is playing the role to the hilt.

Big day with best people

Taapsee Pannu's boyfriend Mathias Boe celebrated his 41st birthday on Sunday. The Danish badminton player, who is in town, provided a glimpse of the celebration with the actor and her sister Shagun. He captioned the picture, "The best company." Pannu and Boe met during a badminton tourney in 2014. She was the brand ambassador for one of the teams.

The party continues

Neetu Kapoor's birthday celebrations continue. Over the weekend, she had another round of cake-cutting with designers Manish Malhotra and Surily Goel, producer Shabinaa Khan and buddy Rita Dhody. Ranbir and Riddhima along with hubby Bharat Sahni and daughter Samara made it special yet again for Neetu who turned 63 last Thursday.

Keeping up with Janhvi

Janhvi Kapoor's fans have been comparing her with American model Kylie Jenner. On Sunday, as soon as Kapoor shared a new set of images on Instagram, she was greeted with, "Hello Kylie" messages. "You are looking gorgeous," a fan added. "Gurl, I stopped breathing now," wrote another admirer. Kapoor and sister Khushi love to dress up like Jenner and her half-sister Kim Kardashian.

Old connect

B-Town continues to mourn Dilip Kumar. Neetu Kapoor shared a throwback photograph of father-in-law Raj Kapoor and the thespian, which displayed their camaraderie. "The deep connection and love between them," she wrote. The Andaaz (1949) co-actors bonded over their love for cinema and chapli kababs.

Yesterday once more

After her Bollywood outings, Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019) and Baaghi 3 (2020), Ankita Lokhande stayed away from the small screen. She was keen to make a mark in films but there was no way Lokhande could have refused Pavitra Rishta 2.0. She is back on the show, which made her and ex-beau Sushant Singh Rajput overnight sensations 12 years ago. Producer Ekta Kapoor is taking the story forward by roping in Shaheer Sheikh as Manav, which was played by SSR. Lokhande reprises her character of Archana.

Balancing act

Though Supriya Shukla is seen on two daily shows, Kumkum Bhagya and Molkki, she managed to take out time for the shoot of the short film, Almariyah. "Shooting for a daily soap is hectic, but I always try to get a few days off. I am keen to pursue theatre, writing and films," she says. Almariyah revolves around a middle-class couple who comes to terms with their son's sexuality.

New look

Richa Rathore has had a makeover on Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha. As wife of protagonist Daksh (Vijayendra Kumaria), her simpleton character is now "more strong, confident and independent," she says. "It's Nandini 2.0, modern yet anchored in her roots," adds Rathore, who will also be seen in designer threads.