Have you heard? Kareena Kapoor Khan's high fee demand lands Kangana Ranaut Sita’s role?

Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kangana Ranaut

Kangana Ranaut will play the titular role in the epic drama, Sita - The Incarnation. Director Alaukik Desai welcomed her on board on Tuesday. "This pious journey will change the course of how we perceive mythology," he said. Baahubali franchise writer KV Vijayendra Prasad has penned the film. The project created a buzz after Kareena Kapoor Khan quoted a fee of Rs 12 crore. She was trolled and called ‘greedy' for demanding a hefty price to play Sita. Bebo has reportedly said that she is aware of her worth. She wondered why female actors, like their male counterparts, are not given a pay hike.

Title tattle

The title of Pratik Gandhi's upcoming film, Raavan Leela, has been changed to Bhavai. The makers stated that the decision was taken "to respect sentiments of a section of viewers." The name came under fire as soon as the first look of Hardik Gajjar's directorial venture was unveiled last week. It was alleged that it was a "derogatory, defamatory and objectionable portrayal in favour of Raavan." The film marks Scam 1992 actor's first Hindi feature alongside Aindrita Ray, Rajendra Gupta and Rajesh Sharma.

Back at work

On Tuesday, Farah Khan resumed shooting for the Zee Comedy Show after testing negative for COVID-19. Khan, who features as a mentor, was in her element at the shoot at Chitrarth Studio in Powai. "I am glad to be back," she said. Buddy Chunky Pandey, along with Juhi Chawla, was the celebrity guest. The choreographer-filmmaker had stopped shooting for the sketch comedy after testing positive earlier this month. She informed that she had taken both the jabs.

Best foot forward

Looks like Parineeti Chopra is Bollywood's Imelda Marcos. The actor, who has a fetish for shoes, showcased her collection in an Instagram post. "Be ready in five, I promise," she wrote as she pondered over what to step out in. Fans wondered if this was "her closet" or if she worked in a "footwear shop part-time." Some netizens called it Pari's shoe museum.

Memories of another day

To mark Ayushmann Khurrana's 37th birthday on Tuesday, wife Tahira Kashyap shared a throwback picture from the time they had started dating. The writer-director penned a heartfelt message, pouring in love for hubby dearest on his special day. "We were 19. I found you quite cool, with your frames, bike, matching sweaters and mufflers, but what got my heart was when you held the guitar and sang a song for me." Expressing her happiness for being
with her "biggest confidante and cheerleader", she added, "Life is amazing with you, and I continue learning a lot from you. We were such lookers, no?"

Priyanka's show faces backlash

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, singer Usher and actor Julianne Hough are facing flak on social media after being cast as judges on The Activist. The reality series, which goes on air next month, pits activists against each other to promote their chosen cause - health, education and environment. Netizens have been taking potshots at the show's "elitist" and "business-minded" approach. They wondered why the makers cannot help the activists directly instead of paying the judges "a bomb" to further the social causes of the activists.

A matter of honour

Pooja Batra met Hollywood legend Al Pacino in Los Angeles and she can't keep calm. The meeting was facilitated by author-filmmaker buddy Ghalib Shiraz Dhalla. They spent an afternoon with the veteran star watching his film, And Justice For All (1979). Batra, who was last seen in Mirror Game (2017), shared pictures from their get-together on social media. "Such an honour," wrote the actor.

Highlighting women's rights

After Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020), Neha Sharma features in the short film, Vikalp, which deals with sexual harassment at the workplace. Director Dheeraj Jindal felt the need to make it "as the case for women's rights is a call for an equal society. Vikalp tells women that they have to fight the good fight for their passions and dreams." He is keen that filmmakers highlight these experiences and trigger a change in society. "I hope we can start a dialogue about the safety of women on a day-to-day basis," adds Jindal.

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