Have you heard? Get ready for the thrills

Salman Khan

The recently released teaser for Tiger 3 called Tiger Ka Message has piqued audiences' interest. Salman Khan, who is set to unveil the trailer for Tiger 3 next Sunday, says that the makers "have pushed the envelope of action" in the upcoming Diwali release. Considering that cinegoers have seen Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, and other films from the YRF Spy Universe, he asserts that it is important to deliver something that is visually unique. "It has to be spectacular; there is no other option," he said about Maneesh Sharma's directorial venture. Elaborating on how producer Aditya Chopra is shaping the third instalment, Salman said, "The team has tried and executed things that have never been seen in an Indian film. I loved being a part of these massively mounted action sequences. I was like a child when I was doing those scenes." Promising to surprise the audience with the trailer, Salman adds, "Expect the unexpected from the trailer and the film, and get ready for an action entertainer that will have an intense storyline. For me, Tiger 3's story is what hooked me instantly. I couldn't believe what Adi and the team had come up with. This is definitely Tiger's most dangerous mission, and he has to risk his life to stand a chance."

Of coffee and conversations

Koffee with Karan season 8 is slated to return soon. Considering Karan Johar is known for bringing a unique combination of celebrity guests to the couch, we hear that The Archies cast will also be shooting with him next month. Apparently, Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, and Agastya Nanda will be the prominent guests for the episode aimed at promoting Zoya Akhtar's adaptation of the popular comic book series. Of course, the other debutants, like Vedang Raina, Yuvraj Menda, Aditi Dot, and Mihir Ahuja, are also likely to be invited to the couch. It is being said that a considerable portion of the episode will focus on the growing-up years of the three star kids and their perspectives on being born into film families. KJo, who has seen them since their childhood, is equally thrilled to chat with them over coffee on camera. The Archies is slated to begin streaming on Netflix on December 7.

Arjan goes international

Arjan Bajwa, last seen in State of Seige: 26/11 (2020) and Bestseller (2022), has bagged a prominent role in an international production, Demon Hunters. The action comedy is helmed by Mei-Juin Chen (known for the Taiwanese film The Gangster's Daughter) and director-cinematographer Tony Cheung, renowned for his work in Jackie Chan's The Legends of Drunken Master and the recently released Hidden Strike. Arjan shares, "It's an exhilarating character of a computer geek seeking vengeance for his grandfather's death. The casting team reached out to me about eight months ago. They carefully reviewed my body of work, and after detailed meetings, things fell into place."

Aaja nach le

Shahid Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Tiger Shroff, Kiara Advani, Jacqueline Fernandez, and a host of other actors are headed to Qatar for a major event. They have begun their rehearsals for their dance performances and are also sharing glimpses of them on their social media handles. Sasha shared a clip in which he can be seen leading his colleagues as they move to one of Amitabh Bachchan's eternal chartbusters, Jumma, chumma de de. The post also showcases their camaraderie. In another post, Shahid recreated the hookstep of his hit song, Mauja hi mauja, from Jab We Met. Varun shared a series of pictures that also featured Rakul Preet Singh along with them. Alongside, he wrote, "Happy, focused faces to take over Doha. In just five days, we managed to sell out an arena. Ready to dance our hearts out. PS: I made Tiger smile. And I'm nervous to dance next to Shahid! (sic)"

Dia's motorcycle diaries

Riding a motorcycle with Sanjana Sanghi, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Ratna Pathak Shah for the film Dhak Dhak took Dia Mirza back to her childhood. "As a child, I'd hold my father tight when he rode his bike, feel the wind in my face, and dream of riding one someday. When I was offered to be a part of Dhak Dhak, my heart was bursting with joy," recalls Dia, adding that she learnt to ride at the age of 40.

Priyanka is a friend indeed

Those who have seen Vishal Bhardwaj's Khufiya will notice that Priyanka Chopra Jonas has been given a special mention before the Tabu-starrer begins. The director recently shared that his PC helped him with the visa process when his team and he went to shoot the US portions. Recalling the issues they faced during the Canadian segment, after the third wave of the pandemic, the filmmaker revealed that they got only nine visas, even though they had applied for 40. "Despite it being a weekend, she helped us organise the required crew overnight. We wrapped the shoot as initially planned," he has been quoted as saying.