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Alia on life after Raha: ‘Not been able to get therapy session for 2 months'

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, who is juggling multiple projects and being a mother to her baby girl Raha, got candid about motherhood and how it has changed her life. In an interview with Allure magazine, Alia, who graced the cover described her daughter saying, “She’s naughty. She’s chatty. She has moments of being shy. She’s just her own person, but she’s very bright.” Alia Bhatt on motherhood On balancing motherhood and work, Alia said, “That’s my main focus. How do I ping-pong between the two and do them well, but also find a way to carve out time for myself, which I'm not able to do. I'll be very candid right now—there’s no such thing as me time. I've not even been able to get a therapy session for the last two months. Your soul is sort of fulfilled, but you are also always full of fear and nerves because of just wanting to do it right and wanting to do it well.” Sharing a piece of advice from her parents, Alia added, “Children come through you. They’re yours, you are a catalyst, you are a source for their life, but their life is not yours. Their life is theirs, and you just need to give them the tools to deal with their life.” Alia Bhatt’s upcoming projects On the work front, Alia Bhatt will next be seen in ‘Jigra’ alongside Vedang Raina. The plot revolves around Alia, a protective sister, who hints at Vedang having little time. He is seen being arrested in a foreign country when Alia tries to rescue him from prison. She is helped in this mission by Manoj Pahwa and Rahul Ravindran. The film has been directed by Vasan Bala.  In the coming months, the actress will also be seen headlining Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film 'Love and War', which also features Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. Apart from this, she will be seen in 'Alpha,' a film that also stars Sharvari as a super agent. It is directed by Shiv Rawail, who made his directorial debut with the studio's popular 2023 Netflix series 'The Railway Men.'

19 September,2024 10:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Have Chunky Panday and Aditya Pancholi converted to Christianity? Watch video

A video has surfaced online in which renowned actors Chunky Panday, Aditya Pancholi and comedian Sunil Pal were seen at a Christian missionary congregation.   On Thursday, a social media page took to their social networking site X (formerly known as Twitter) and shared a video showing actors Chunky Panday, Aditya Pancholi and stand-up comedian Sunil Pal indulged in the practices of Christian community. We thought Bollywood only sell themselves for money. Who knew one day they’ll also start selling out their religion for money….!! Chunky Pandey, Aditya Pancholi and Sunil Pal doing Hallelujah 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/pLErQUAeNT — Yo Yo Funny Singh (@moronhumor) September 19, 2024 The post featured two clips added simultaneously in which Chunky was seen interacting with the pastor on stage. He was seen accompanied by Aditya and Sunil. The clip starts with, “Main toh sabko bolta hoon, meri toh nikal padi bhai, mera itna good luck ho gaya jabse mere sar pe aapne haath daala hai mujhe blessings di” To which pastor says, “Thank you, Jesus”. while everyone in the crowd cheers and claps. Chunky continues, “Hum toh star hai lekin aap superstar hai, Praise the lord, hallelujah. God bless Sir, aapne humein yahan bulaya and 10 September main kabhi bhulunga nahi, your prophet Baljinder jii parmeshwar ji ne bulaya aur prophet ko dekhke main already profit mein aa gaya hoon, mera bank balance badh gaya, mera fan base badh gaya hai." The 'Tezaab' actor concluded his statement after reciting one of his iconic dialogues from the ‘Housefull franchise’. The second clip begins with the pastor talking about Chunky’s daughter actress Ananya Pandey and said, “Ki aane wale samay mein Rs 60 crore koi fund parmeshwar, koi bahut bada project uske naam kar raha hai yeeshu ke naam. Pastor continued, “Ye bhavishyavaani Chunky Panday ji yaad rakhna aapne parmeshwar ko mahima di hai aur aisa ek plan aap karenge aur kar rahi hogi aane wale samay mein parmeshwar ke liye. Ishwar le aayega uske jeevan mein, jaise wo aur badi hogi blessing milega usko”. After a while, Aditya Pancholi enters the conversation and asks about his son Sooraj Pancholi and said, “Sir, mera bhi beta hai, wo bhi actor hai uska naam hai Sooraj Pancholi usko bhi aashirwad dijiye please”. Pastor speaks something in gibberish and holds Aditya’s hand and said, “Prabhu ji, hum Sooraj jii ke liye praarthana karte hai parmeshwar aur isi samay pavitra aatma baat kar raha hai aur parmeshwar ka aatma keh raha hai ki main uske upar apna daahina (right) haath rakhta hoon”. The video has left numerous questions for the people and others that is this some kind of promotional gimmick for their upcoming movie or series or they have converted to Christianity? Soon after the video went viral some social media users took to the comments section and wrote their opinion. A user wrote, “Chunky can do anything for money… nothing new for him”. Another one wrote, “Put Rajpal Yadav in that list too. Seen him with these missionaries many times”. For the unversed, the name of the pastor is Bajinder Singh who hails from Punjab and converts Hindus and Sikhs to Christianity.

19 September,2024 10:07 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
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Fan frenzy at Dubai mall after Salman Khan spotted with heavy security

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was spotted at a mall in Dubai with heavy security. The actor, surrounded by several bodyguards left the city after his father Salim Khan was threatened in the name of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi during his morning walk. Salman sported a blue shirt with black pants and a hat while strolling through the shopping plaza.  Exclusive: Megastar #SalmanKhan At The Dubai Mall. 🔥pic.twitter.com/k9HP97jZM5 — Jαγᥫᩣ (@Salmanic_Jay) September 19, 2024 Fan frenzy at Dubai mall after Salman Khan spotted Salman Khan’s presence at the mall in Dubai led to a fan frenzy. Viral videos show several admirers of Khan rushing towards him to catch a glimpse. However, no one was able to get close due to the security personnel around him. Watch the video below.  That's what we call SWAG 🥱🔥❤️#salmankhan #dubai pic.twitter.com/ccKyA44O1S — Salman Khan Arab FC (@SalluArabFC) September 19, 2024 2 nabbed for 'Lawrence Bishnoi threat' to Salim Khan The Mumbai Police nabbed a man and woman who allegedly threatened Salim Khan in the name of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The two accused have claimed that it was a 'prank' but they have been taken into custody and further probe is on, said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone IX) Raj Tilak Roushan. While the man was caught late last night, the woman was apprehended on Thursday -- within 24 hours after they accosted Khan and threatened him, saying: "Should we send Lawrence Bishnoi to you?" Salman Khan’s upcoming projects Salman will be seen headlining 'Sikandar'. The film marks the reunion of Salman Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala after their previous successful collaborations 'Kick', 'Judwaa', and 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi'. Directed by A.R. Murugadoss, the film is set to release next Eid. In May 2024, the production house officially announced that Rashmika Mandanna was also a part of the film. Salman will also be sharing screen space with Shah Rukh Khan in ‘Tiger Vs Pathaan’. The film will reportedly have Tiger (Salman) locking horns with Pathaan, played by SRK. It will mark their full-fledged collaboration after 'Karan Arjun'. An official announcement regarding the project is still awaited. Salman also has ‘Kick 2’ in the pipeline. The superstar is set to reprise his role as Devi Lal Singh aka Devil for the second instalment of his 2014 hit, Kick. Sources told Mid-day that filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala, who had turned director with the entertaining action fare, is keen to take ‘Kick 2’ on floors next year.

19 September,2024 09:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Amitabh Bachchan apologises for mispronouncing a Marathi word - watch video

Veteran Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, who was recently seen in the blockbuster movie ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, has a new obsession in addition to being meticulous about numbering his posts on X, formerly Twitter. The actor recently took to his social media, and issued an apology over incorrectly pronouncing a Marathi word. On Thursday, the senior actor took to his Instagram, and shared a video of himself in which he said, “Hello, I’m Amitabh Bachchan. A few days ago, I shared a video on raising social awareness stating that I won’t litter. I also said the same thing in Marathi language, and my pronunciation in Marathi was a bit incorrect”. He further mentioned, “The word, ‘Kachra’ in Marathi was mispronounced. My friend Sudesh Bhosale informed me about the mispronunciation. Hence, I’m making this video, this time with correct pronunciation”.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Amitabh Bachchan (@amitabhbachchan) Earlier, the veteran actor had shared two videos within a span of 11 minutes. The first video was on the concept of cleanliness and the second was about the ‘Beti Bachao’ campaign. He said in the first video, “Namaskar main hoon Amitabh Bachchan, Mee kachra karnaar naahi, main kachra nahi karunga Dhanyawaad (Hello I am Amitabh Bachchan, I won’t litter. Thank you)”. The actor’s apology incidentally comes in the wake of increasing language obsession in states like Maharashtra and Karnataka. Meanwhile, on the work front, Big B will next be seen sharing the screen with Tamil megastar Rajinikanth in ‘Vettaiyan’ directed by T. J. Gnanavel. Apart from these two legends, the film will also star Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh and Dushara Vijayan Prior to the upcoming film, Big B and Thalaivar last worked together in the Hindi film ‘Hum’, directed by Mukul Anand which was released in 1991. ‘Hum’ was a huge success in the 1990s. The movie, which starred Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Govinda, Anupam Kher, Kimi Katkar, Deepa Sahi, Shilpa Shirodkar, Danny Denzongpa, and Kader Khan in pivotal roles, also lead to the Thalaivar’s 1995 classic ‘Baasha’, as it employed several unused plot points from the original script of the film.

19 September,2024 08:33 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
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'Disaster': Rashmika Mandanna calls out Diet Sabya for mocking her eye makeup

Actress Rashmika Mandanna was in Italy for the Milan Fashion Week 2024. She attended a show by Onitsuka Tiger, the Japanese sports fashion brand. For her appearance, she chose a black outfit. In the pictures surfaced on social media, Rashmika is seen sporting a heavy smokey eye makeup look. She took to Instagram and shared pictures from the event and wrote, "Onitsuka tiger my most favourite, celebrating with you guys is something I look forward to always, congratulations on the 75th anniversary and my god! How I loveeee the new collection, can’t wait to wear them all.."           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Rashmika Mandanna (@rashmika_mandanna) Rashmika Mandanna calls out Diet Sabya  Rashmika’s eye makeup however, was mocked by fashion page Diet Sabya, who wrote on Instagram, “Not to be a hater but the smokey eye with this look was definitely a choice that too for a day show? Like no one is wearing smokey eye in the day babe that too in Milan!” Lmao rashmika calls out dietsabyabyu/Key_Revolution173 inBollyBlindsNGossip In no time, Rashmika’s hairstylist Priyanka Borkar shared a video on her Instagram stories where Rashmika is seen hitting back at the mockery. She wrote, “Why did you do a smokey eye in the day Tanvi? It’s such a crime ya” Rashmika’s makeup artist Tanvi Chemburkar says, “I did! I did a smokey eye in day time in Milan.” Rashmika is seen showing her eye makeup and saying “Disaster”.  Milan Fashion Week 2024 (the 2025 spring/summer collections) will be held from September 17 to September 23. For the unversed, this is the second time that Rashmika graced the event for the same brand. Earlier it was for their Autumn/Winter collection. Rashmika Mandanna’s acting front  Beyond her fashion prowess, Rashmika is also a powerhouse on the film front, boasting a remarkable slate of over eight films. She made her acting debut in 2016 with the Kannada film 'Kirik Party'. She has then featured in Kannada films like 'Anjani Putra', 'Chamak', Telugu movies-- 'Geetha Govindam', 'Devadas', 'Dear Comrade', 'Bheeshma', 'Pushpa: The Rise'. Rashmika has also starred in the Hindi action drama movie 'Animal', directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, and Triptii Dimri. From her anticipated role as Srivalli in 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' to her collaborations with stars like Salman Khan in 'Sikandar', Dhanush and Nagarjuna in 'Kubera', Vicky Kaushal in 'Chhava', Dev Mohan in 'Rainbow', Ayushmann Khurrana in 'Vampires of Vijay Nagar', and Ranbir Kapoor in 'Animal Park', her diverse projects showcase her incredible versatility and promise.

19 September,2024 07:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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'Main Hoon Na' fame Zayed Khan says 80% of aspiring actors are becoming broke

Bollywood actor Zayed Khan, who has been away from the big screen since 2015, shared financial advice for aspiring actors, trying to make it big. The ‘Main Hoon Na’ star, who is married and has two kids, discussed the seriousness of one’s spending habits and why it is important to not indulge for the sake of showing off and becoming broke.  Zayed Khan says 80% of aspiring actors are becoming broke In an interview with Subhojit Ghosh, Zayed shared, “We are in the age of social media, where your image is… You’re probably living a life you cannot afford. Some people are doing really well, but 80% of them are not. They’re becoming broke. They have EMIs and debt, and then they do stupid things in order to rectify stupid things. It’s a rabbit hole. Live within your means. Showing off isn’t about bling. It could just be the courtesy that you show in life.” He added, “Try to do things that benefit you or give you an edge over someone. The numbers will follow. You don’t have to wear something new every day or be embarrassed about where you come from. Just be who you are. There are going to be a*****s in life. Are you impressing them?” Zayed Khan on stepping away from acting  Looking back on his career, Zayed Khan admits he wishes he had done a few things differently. After a brief run in the movies, the actor tried his hand at television with ‘Haasil’ in 2017, but went missing from the screen a year later. “I took a step back from acting [then] as I got into family mode. I shouldn’t have detached myself completely from acting; it wasn’t the smartest move. To earn those stripes again takes a lot, and that was a lesson I learned,” Khan told Mid-day, adding that finding his way back in has been tougher, this time around. “There is so much more competition and professionalism today. Actors bring so much to the table now. Just because you have access to people doesn’t mean that you get the opportunity.” Zayed’s last movie on the big screen was ‘Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene’, a Hindi comedy thriller starring Rannvijay Singh and Tina Desai. 

19 September,2024 05:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Trailer of Jacqueliene Fernandez’s Hollywood debut film Kill ‘Em All 2 out

Jacqueliene Fernandez is making her Hollywood debut with the upcoming sequel, Kill ‘Em All 2. The film, which also stars action legend Jean-Claude Van Damme, promises to be a thrilling ride, with Van Damme reprising his role as John, a former mercenary with a complex past. Jacqueliene’s entry into this high-octane sequel brings a fresh and exciting dynamic to the already action-packed storyline. Jacqueliene Fernandez shines in Kill ‘Em All 2 trailer The recently released trailer provided fans with glimpses of Jacqueliene Fernandez in action, showcasing her involvement in scenes with guns and high-speed bikes. Her presence in the trailer suggests that she will play a significant role alongside Van Damme and her role in the film promises to be a standout, showcasing her versatility and ability to hold her own alongside seasoned stars. ‘Kill ‘Em All 2’ is set to release digitally on September 24, and the anticipation is building for Jacqueliene’s latest Hollywood venture. Her transition to international cinema represents a significant milestone in her career, and fans around the globe are eagerly awaiting to see how she fares in this new setting. Jacqueliene Fernandez’s work front In addition to her Hollywood film, Jacqueliene is also set to reunite with Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh in ‘Housefull 5’, continuing her successful collaboration with the beloved trio from the Housefull franchise.  She also has 'Welcome to the Jungle' directed by Ahmed Khan. The star cast of the film also includes Akshay Kumar, Disha Patani, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Sanjay Dutt, Rajpal Yadav, Shreyas Talpade, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Mika Singh, Rahul Dev, Mukesh Tiwari, Sharib Hashmi, Inaamulhaq, Zakir Hussain, and Yashpal Sharma. Jacqueliene has also wrapped up the shoot for 'Fateh' alongside Sonu Sood. The action thriller is based on real-life instances of cybercrime experienced by people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Helmed by Vaibhav Mishra it also stars Shivjyoti Rajput and Vijay Raaz in prominent roles. Some of the prominent names in Hollywood including the director of photography, research team, and action choreographers have been roped in for this film. It will be released in 2025.  As Jacqueliene makes waves in both international and domestic cinema, her future projects are certainly generating excitement and expectations.

19 September,2024 04:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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'All We Imagine As Light' keeps Oscar hope from India alive

Payal Kapadia's directorial 'All We Can Imagine As Light' will get a theatrical release in the start of Kerala starting September 21. With this, the hopes of the film's qualifying for the Oscars from the country live on. The film made history at the recently concluded Cannes Film Festival 2024. About All We Imagine As Lights Oscar run Rana Daggubati's Spirit Media has acquired the Indian distribution rights for the film and will be releasing the film in Kerala. The film has dialogues in Malayalam and Hindi. The film will be made available in limited cinemas from September 21 to complete Oscar qualifier criteria. The rules demand that a film qualifying for Oscars should play in cinemas for at least seven days before September 30.  The film, which won the Grand Prix at Cannes earlier this year, stars Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha and Hridhu Haroon, all of whom hail from Kerala. The film directed by Payal was backed by Thomas Hakim and Julian Graff through their France-based company Petit Chaos, in co-production with the Indian companies, Zico Maitra’s Chalk & Cheese Films and Ranabir Das’ Another Birth, as well as by the Netherlands’s BALDR Film, Luxembourg’s Les Films Fauves, Italy’s Pulpa Films and France’s Arte France Cinéma. Earlier, France had announced the film as a contender for the Oscars to represent their country, they later chose auteur Jacques Audiard’s redemption thriller 'Emilia Perez' for the international feature film race. About All We Imagine As Light's winning moment at Cannes Film Festival 2024 In 30 years, Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine As Light' became the first Indian film to be selected for Palme d'Or, the main competition at Cannes 2024 Film Festival. Payal Kapadia accepted the award from the jury on the closing night of the prestigious film festival. She also invited on stage her lead cast-Kani Kusruti, Chayya Kadam and Divya Prabha- while accepting the award and thanked them. "It really takes a village," said Kapadia while thanking her team behind the film.  "This film is about the friendship between three different women and often times women are pitted against each other. This is the way our society is designed and it is really unfortunate. But for me, friendship is an important relationship. It can lead to greater solidarity and inclusivity and empathy towards each other which is why I feel these are the values which we should always strive for," Payal said in her acceptance speech receiving a thunderous applause. Kapadia was in competition with "European heavyweights such as Jacques Audiard and Yorgos Lanthimos, American auteurs David Cronenberg and Paul Schrader, and Asian visionary Jia Zhangke", as 'IndieWire' reminds us. The film did leave international critics impressed after the screening, with Peter Bradshaw of 'The Guardian' showering praise on it for its "freshness and emotional clarity" and comparing Kapadia's "fluent and absorbing" storytelling with Satyajit Ray's in his classics, 'Mahanagar' and 'Aranyer Din Ratri'.

19 September,2024 02:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Ram

'Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama' to release in India in 4K on THIS date

The highly anticipated anime film Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama is set to make its theatrical debut across India, releasing in Hindi, English, Tamil, and Telugu. The teaser and the poster was unveiled by Geek Pictures India and it has already stirred excitement among fans. Adding to the film's grandeur, legendary screenwriter Shri K V Vijayendra Prasad, known for cinematic blockbusters like Baahubali, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and RRR, has contributed his creative vision to this adaptation.            View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Geek Pictures India (@geekpictures_india) “The Ramayana in anime is a groundbreaking testament to the strength of Indo-Japan collaborations. This fresh, dynamic portrayal of the timeless legend of Ram will undoubtedly strike a chord with audiences across all regions and age groups, bringing this epic to life in a way that’s never been seen before“ said Arjun Aggarwal, the co-founder of Geek Pictures India. The Legend of Prince Rama, releasing during the Indian festive season of Dussehra and Diwali, promises to be a cinematic celebration, combining India’s cultural richness with the brilliance of Japanese anime. Distributed across India by Geek Pictures India, AA Films and Excel Entertainment, the film is set to captivate audiences nationwide. Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Ram took Hindu mythology across the globe 'Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Ram' was a widely popular version of the epic Hindu mythology. It was popular not just in India but also in America.  Did you know it was actor Bryan Cranston, famously known for his role as Walter White in the series Breaking Bad, who voiced for Lord Ram in the English version of the animated film. This information of the actor known for playing the morally ambiguous character in Breaking Bad might come as surprise. The actor had given a very quiet and sensible voice to the role that is considered God in Hindu mythology.  The film was released as in the United States as the English-dubbed version of the 1993 animated film Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama. Cranston lent his voice to Lord Ram, the main protagonist, while his fellow voice actor Tom Wyner brought the villain Ravana to life. Interestingly, the film was narrated by none other than James Earl Jones, known for his iconic voice as Darth Vader in Star Wars and  Mufasa from The Lion King.

19 September,2024 02:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Singham Again: Salman Khan's Chulbul Pandey to meet Ajay Devgn's Singham?

The cop universe created by Rohit Shetty just got bigger and better! As if a starry cast wasn't enough, Shetty has reportedly pulled off a major casting coup for his next film titled 'Singham Again'. According to a report in times Now, Salman Khan will be wearing the cop uniform for the film. His character Chulbul Pandey from the Dabangg franchise is a hit among the audience and now Shetty plans to introduce him to his universe of cops that include Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff.  Salman Khan to return as Chulbul Pandey for Singham Again? According to the report, Salman Khan will be making a special appearance in the film. Not long ago, a picture of Salman and Ajay in cop uniform on a film set had gone viral sparking rumours of their collaboration for the cop franchise. The reports further state that Rohit Shetty managed to convince Khan to come on board and the latter agreed without any hesitation or questions. There are also rumours of 'Baahubali' actor Prabhas making a cameo in the film. If that is true, the film can expect a sizable audience from the south to be attracted to the film. Last year, Salman Khan made a cameo appearance in Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan Vs Tiger'. The scene was much lauded and loved by the audience. Now, with a powerhouse actor like Salman coming as Chulbul Pandey will attract more eyeballs for the Diwali release film. On the other hand, 'Singham Again' will see a box office clash with Anees Bazmee's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, a successful franchise. The film stars Kartik Aaryan, Triptii Dimri, Vidya Balan and Madhuri Dixit.  The grand climax plan for Singham Again Mid-day had recently reported that Shetty has plans for an elaborate climax sequence for  the film. Even as the post-production goes on the director is shooting some vital scenes for the film. Shetty has envisioned a play-like sequence where many characters will be dressed as demons. A source tells us, “Rohit is shooting a grand play-like scene and has many characters dressed as rakshasas, thus adding a folk-based twist to the proceedings. The team has set up a large stage, where Rohit will film an elaborate performance that forms the centerpiece of the climax. In the next few days, Ajay is expected to join the shoot.” On the first day of shooting, a crowd of about 500 people had gathered at the Vile Parle set. “The scene needed a huge crowd. So, the production team included the people gathered in the scene. Filming is expected to continue until September 11,” adds the source. Singham Again, the third instalment in the Singham franchise, also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Kapoor and Tiger Shroff.

19 September,2024 01:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Stills from Omkara (2006)

Kareena Kapoor had hosted Omkara screening, but Saif Ali Khan stole the show!

The launch of the Kareena Kapoor Khan Film Festival hosted by PVR Inox proved to be an evening full of insights into the actress' 25-year-long journey. The actress shared an anecdote from the time when the 2006 film Omkara had released. The Vishal Bhardwaj-directed film, based on Shakespeare's Macbeth, had an ensemble cast. But one actor who had stunned everyone with his onscreen transformation was Saif Ali Khan. Kareena had hosted a trial screening of Omkara back then, hoping to collect praise for her role from the film fraternity. Little did she know that Saif would steal the show. Saif played the role of Langda Tyagi in the film. Narrating the incident, the actress said, "Saif was out of this world in Omkara. I had a trial where I had called everybody. I said, it’s such a good performance, I am going to call all the directors, from Mani Ratnam to everybody, because I think I have done really well in this movie." "So I had this trial in Film City, everybody was there, from Vishal (Bhardwaj) Koko (Konkona Sen Sharma), Vivek (Oberoi) and Saif. I was very excited that everyone was going to watch me as Desdemona, because Shakespeare never really wrote too many female characters. So I made them all watch it. At interval, everyone came out and said, yeah, really nice, we loved everyone, and Saif is amazing. And when the movie ended, everyone said, ‘You are fab, but where is Saif?’ I thought, what is happening? I expected everybody to praise me. Everyone just flocked to Saif," she shared. This was before Tashan (2008). Saif and Kareena fell in love on the sets of Tashan and later tied the knot. He is an extremely supporting husband, who, Kareena revealed, is looking forward to watching her films at the festival. Kareena said he was extremely happy when he heard about the festival. "When I told him about this, he was very excited. So he wants to watch 'Omkara' and 'Ashoka' for sure," she added.  The week-long film festival will run in over 30 cinemas halls in 15 cities from September 20 to September 27.

19 September,2024 01:22 PM IST | Mumbai
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