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Pankaj Tripathi to start shooting for Oh My God 2 from today; Akshay Kumar back as Lord Krishna

Over the last few months, there have been talks about the developments around Oh My God 2 featuring Pankaj Tripathi in lead with Akshay Kumar getting back to play the character of Lord Krishna. Bollywood Hungama was the first to reveal that Yami Gautam was signed on to play the female lead of the much awaited Oh My God sequel. And now, we have learnt that the social comedy goes on floors today in Mumbai with Pankaj Tripathi. "Director Amit Rai commences shooting for the ambitious social comedy today in Mumbai with Pankaj Tripathi. The actor will be canning his solo sequences over the next few days and will then be joined by Yami Gautam, who plays the female lead. Akshay Kumar will start his work in October," said a source Bollywood Hungama , adding further that Akshay has allotted 15 to 20 days for his track of Lord Krishna in Oh My God 2 . Oh My God 2 is produced by Ashwin Varde with Akshay Kumar himself. The duo is supremely excited for this film. "They are awar
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Sunny Singh begins the next shoot schedule of Adipurush

Sunny Singh will be seen in a mythological role in his upcoming film, Adipurush . Having completed one schedule of the film successfully, the actor moves on to the next along with others in the cast. A source close to the actor shared, "Sunny has begun shooting for the next schedule of Adipurush along with Prabhas and Kriti in Mumbai. It’s a two-month-long schedule. Sunny along with others in the cast is also doing dance rehearsals for the songs in this film." On sets shooting for his upcoming project alongside Prabhas and Kriti, fans of Sunny are excited to get a glimpse of his role in the mythological film based on Hindu epic of Ramayana. The actor is all set to essay the lead role of 'Laxman' in this Pan-India film. The actor has taken up workouts, fitness regimes to prep for his character and to look true to the part he is essaying. It is going to be a treat to watch Sunny Singh in a mythological setting. The actor has come a long way and fans are really exci
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It's a wrap for Zee Studios and Namah Pictures' Lost starring Yami Gautam

Zee Studios and Namah Pictures' highly anticipated investigative drama Lost  wrapped the shoot yesterday. Directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury with Yami Gautam in the lead as a Crime Reporter, the film will comment on the issues of media integrity in today's time. The pictures coming in from the last day of the film are all filled with joy and happiness. The acclaimed filmmaker, along with his entire crew, can be seen celebrating the remarkable moment. While sharing his excitement, Aniruddha said, " Lost  in its drama makes you question today's reality. It was a pleasure giving shape to the story along with Shyamal and see him turn it into one of the finest scripts, and it was equally exhilarating to make the vision come alive on celluloid. It was an incredible experience of crafting this film with one of the most passionate casts and crew. I am excited to present what we have created to the world, and I hope they shower it with much love." The intriguing drama
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Ryan Reynolds starrer Free Guy to release in India on September 17

20the Century Studos’ globally acclaimed epic adventure comedy, Free Gu y is set to release on 17th September across theaters in India in English and Hindi. Starring Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Joe Keery, Lil Rel Howery, Utkarsh Ambudkar, and Taika Waititi, Free Guy is directed by Shawn Levy. In a recent interview with K-pop group Stray Kids' Bang Chan, Reynolds said that Free Guy is his favourite movie he's ever made. "It was just a fun movie. It was so nice to do a movie that was so fun and that made you laugh, cry, and jump out of your seat. All of those things were so much fun to be a part of and it's my favourite movie I've ever made," he shared. In an interview with Screen Rant, Reynolds added, "It was a script that I read; I sent it to Shawn Levy, and I said, "This is something I think we could do together." I loved the themes of it - particularly backdropped by the world we've been living in the last [few] years. And we just jumpe
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NCB recovers WhatsApp chat between actor Armaan Kohli and drug peddler Ajay Singh regarding drug purchase

Actor Armaan Kohli was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau on Sunday following a raid at his residence on Saturday. Drug peddler Ajay Singh alias Mamu, aged 50, has also been arrested and preliminary investigation by the NCB has revealed that Singh had links with the international drug syndicate and prostitution racket. The agency also recovered some WhatsApp chats regarding the purchase of drugs between the two. The Mumbai Anti Narcotics Cell had arrested Singh in 2009 when his name had first surfaced in a drugs case. On Saturday, the NCB arrested Singh from new Haji Ali and recovered 25 gms of MD drugs from him. The drugs that he sold in Mumbai reportedly came from Colombia and Peru. According to the police, he had connections with Bollywood celebrities and was often seen at their parties as well. The NCB has recovered WhatsApp chats regarding the purchase of drugs between Kohli and Singh from the latter's mobile phone. On the basis of the Whatsapp chat, they had raided K
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CBFC passes J Jayalalithaa's biopic Thalaivii starring Kangana Ranaut with a 'U' Certificate

While the excitement around the theatrical release of Kangana Ranaut starrer Thalaivii  is reaching over the roof, adding to the anticipation, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has passed the film giving it a 'U' Certificate.  Thalaivii is all set to hit the theatres on the 10th of September worldwide in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. While the Tamil version received a 'U' Certification from the board earlier, CBFC has passed the Hindi version with the 'U' certificate now. The trailer of the film had earlier swayed the audience with the exact representation of Jayalalithaa's life through the varied phases of her life. Right from recreating the looks and set-ups of her filmy journey to mincing no words to depict the political scenario, Thalaivii puts forth the untold reality of Amma's life on screen. Opting for a theatrical release, the makers of Thalaivii  pay an ode to Jayalalithaa returning the legend to the silver screen. Directed by Vij
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Jacqueline Fernandez was a victim in Rs. 200 crore racket; shares crucial details with ED

On Monday, Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate(ED) in Delhi as a witness in a Rs. 200 crore money laundering case. Reportedly, the actress was a victim of the same racket. Reportedly, the sources in the ED said that the actor fell on the radar of Sukesh Chandrashekar, through his partner Leena Paul. Chandrashekar is the alleged mastermind of the racket. Fernandez is being examined as a witness in the money laundering case and is not an accused, clarified the source. The actress in her statement recorded over five hours shared crucial details. Reports further state that a top Bollywood actor was targeted by Sukesh and said that the name of the actor is being kept under wraps for security reasons. "Sukesh Chandrasekhar is the mastermind of this fraud. He has multiple FIRs against him and is presently lodged at the Rohini jail," the Enforcement Directorate said in the statement last week. ALSO READ: Jacqueline Fernandez is a v
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Guru Randhawa and Yo Yo Honey Singh to collaborate for a big-budget song produced by T-Series

Yo Yo Honey Singh and Guru Randhawa are two of the most popular faces of the Indian music industry. While Singh is known for his rap songs, Randhawa has largely been associated with Punjabi music including Bhangra and Indie pop. Both have also contributed to several hit songs in Bollywood. And now one hears that the two are all set to collaborate for the first time. According to reports, the two are collaborating for a single which is going to be produced by T-Series and is supposedly going to be one of the costliest singles. Reports further state that the two have been planning to collaborate for the longest time but could not do so because of their busy careers. Now, the track has been finalised and the music and lyrics were locked last month. The track is said to be a mix of rap and Punjabi beats. T-Series head Bhushan Kumar loved the idea and decided to take it to another level with the production. The song will be shot in Dubai and will be one of the most expensive singles. Th
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Malaika Arora announces Malaika Arora Ventures; sets eyes on more wellness related associations and tie ups after Nude Bowl.

Malaika Arora has always been known as someone who follows her interests and passions in life, especially in the space of fitness, clean eating, and overall wellness. After spending over two decades in the industry and building a robust career in the world of Bollywood and television, Malaika decided to expand her horizon and venture toward entrepreneurship. Instantly recognised as a profitable business partner, today, Malaika is actively sought by brands to co-create businesses with. She has successfully established herself as a strategic business investor, with handpicked tie-ups and investments under her business label/company called Malaika Arora Ventures (MAV). Known for her impeccable fashion, ageless beauty, and unbelievable fitness levels, Malaika has tactically invested in these very areas, lending her expertise to the respective brands. She has also established herself as an important strategic partner, who brings immeasurable value to the table, especially in marketing an
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John Abraham stars in Mercy For Animals India’s campaign

Bollywood heartthrob and proud animal lover John Abraham appears in a new Mercy For Animals India ad encouraging people to be kind to animals. The ad’s tagline reads, “In a world where you can be anything, be nice.” “Animals deserve our love, respect, and freedom,” says John Abraham. “Through this campaign, I am giving out a message that the least one can do to help animals is to be nice to them. I am excited to be a part of Mercy For Animals India’s campaign and assure you that I have and always will stand up for animals in need.” In a recent note, the actor asked his fans to support the fight against animal cruelty by signing a petition that will be sent to India’s Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. Abraham has been at the forefront of animal protection, lending his star power to various animal welfare campaigns. “John’s compassion knows no boundaries,” said Nikunj Sharma, CEO of Mercy For Animals India. “He has always stood by animals when needed. He truly is a hero for animals
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Mahesh Narayanan of Malik fame to direct his Hindi debut titled Phantom Hospital; Priti Shahani to produce

Priti Shahani, the acclaimed Bollywood producer behind movies such as Talvar, Raazi, and Badhaai Ho,  has announced a genre-bending new feature film in collaboration with Josy Joseph, the award-winning investigative journalist, and author. Based on an unprecedented investigation into the Indian healthcare system, the movie will mark ace filmmaker Mahesh Narayanan's entry into the Hindi film industry. The unusual dramatic thriller also marks the entry of Priti Shahani's new production house Tusk Tale Films in the market. Announcing the project, Priti said her new content house believes in harnessing the power of great stories, especially those rooted in reality and rigorous investigation. Phantom Hospital results from one such creative partnership between Tusk Tale Films and Josy Joseph's company Confluence Media. An unusual scandal in the healthcare sector has inspired Phantom Hospital . "All of us have been victims of it unknowingly, and through this film, we hop
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Deepika Padukone to star in and co-produce cross-cultural romantic comedy for STXfilms and Temple Hill

STXfilms, a division of Eros STX Global Corporation (NYSE:ESGC) (“ErosSTX”), announced today the company is developing a romantic comedy for global Indian icon Deepika Padukone, who will also produce the upcoming film through her Ka Productions banner. The announcement was made today by Adam Fogelson, chairman, STXfilms Motion Picture Group. The studio is also in negotiations with Temple Hill Productions Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen (the Twilight franchise, The Fault in Our Stars , Love, Simon ) to develop the project, which will be a sweeping cross-cultural romantic comedy centered around Padukone. Isaac Klausner is overseeing the project for Temple Hill. Commenting on the announcement, Fogelson said, "There is a reason Deepika is one of the biggest global stars to come from India. She is enormously talented with an infectious personality and her profile continues to grow as an international superstar. While she has been a phenomenal success in many Eros International films,
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After Bade Acche Lage Hai, Balaji Telefilms to come back with season 2 of Kasam: Tere Pyaar Ki

The Indian Television Industry has been following the trend of coming with the fresh seasons of various iconic and old superhit shows. Recently, we have witnessed Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, Sasural Simar Ka, Balika Vadhu and now even Bade Acche Lagte Hain coming back with their fresh season. Adding to the list is now Ekta Kapoor's another superhit show Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki which starred Kratika Sengar and Ssharad Malhotra in the lead roles. The show garnered immense popularity among the audience and was a superhit. The popularity which the show enjoyed could surely be one of the reasons for its return with a fresh season. According to a report by a web portal, a source closed to the channel has informed that Colors TV and production house are discussing the project. The discussion is happening on the second instalment Kasam: Tere Pyaar Ki as the second season of television shows are being in trend. The producer and channel feel that it'll prove to be beneficial for the fran
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Juhi Chawla to be a part of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's dream project titled Heeramandi

Ace filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali is currently working on his project titled Heeramandi which is in its pre-production phase. There have been several names in the news which have popped up regarding the female leads. The names include including Sonakshi Sinha, Nimrat Kaur and Manisha Koirala. Now, there has been another name that has been making headlines and is of non-other than veteran actress Juhi Chawla. Yes, according to a report by a tabloid Juhi Chawla has joined hands with the Padmavat director for Heeramandi . The actress will be seen playing a pivotal role in the series. A close source linked to the project reveals that Heeramandi will have a total of 18 female actors including Sonakshi Sinha, Manisha Koirala, Nimrat Kaur, Sanjeeda Sheikh and Diana Penty. While Juhi Chawla will be joining the cast playing an important cameo in the eight-episode web series. Recently, the actress had a meeting with Bhansali where she immediately gave a nod for doing the role. Juhi is all
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Lee Min Ho's agency denies dating rumours with former MOMOLAND member Yeonwoo

Popular South Korean actor Lee Min Ho is once again making headlines. According to a report in Korean tabloid Dispatch, it was revealed that actor Lee Min Ho and former MOMOLAND member Yeonwoo are dating. On August 30, 2021, Dispatch reported that the two stars have dating for five months now and have been spotted going on several dates while bonding over similar hobbies such as gaming and watching movies. As per the report, Lee Min Ho picked up Yeonwoo to go on a movie date on the occasion of Yeonwoo’s recent birthday. Dispatch also shared several images of the two stars photographer separately. In response to the reports of Dispatch, Lee Min Ho’s agency MYM Entertainment stated that the reports of Lee Min Ho and Yeonwoo are not true as they are not in a relationship and are just acquaintances. Regarding the photos shared by Dispatch, the agency clarifiex that it wasn’t just the two of them, and there were other friends present at the time. They are not photos of a date. On the wo
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Kota Factory Season 2 to premiere on Netflix on September 24; watch teaser

Dedication, hard work, undying friendship, and the ultimate mentor - that’s what season 1 of Kota Factory gave us. The show that is built around the trials and tribulations of preparing to get into one of India’s most prestigious institutions is back for a second season - and this time, on Netflix. Season 1 of Kota Factory, which is also available on Netflix as of August 27th, gave audiences a look into the lives of incredibly relatable characters who went on to become their absolute favorites. Whether it was Vaibhav, Uday, Shivangi, Meena, or Jeetu Bhaiyya, each of them strung heartstrings throughout. Starring Jitendra Kumar, Mayur More, Ranjan Raj, Alam Khan, Ahsaas Channa, Revathi Pillai, and Urvi Sing, the second season of Kota Factory is set to premiere on Netflix on the 24th of September, 2021. It will follow the life of Vaibhav, a young student on his journey to Maheshwari - one of Kota’s leading training institutes, and how he tries to balance his friendships, his relationsh
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Avengers stars Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson to star in Dexter Fletcher's romantic action adventure

Hollywood stars and Avengers co-stars Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson are all set to reunite in Apple's adventure movie titled Ghosted . According to The Hollywood Reporter, Captain America and Black Widow of Marvel Cinematic Universe will be sharing screen in a high-concept romantic action adventure. The duo is popularly known for their roles of Steve Rogers aka Captain America and Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow of MCU. Writing of the script will be done by Deadpool writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick and will be helmed by filmmaker Dexter Fletcher who last directed Elton John biopic Rocketman. Evans and Johannson have worked together in three Avengers films, Captain America: Winter Soldier and Captain America: Civil War . Not only on-screens, the duo shares good friendship off-screen as well. On the work front, Scarlett Johansson will be featured in Wes Anderson’s yet-untitled movie whereas Chris Evans will be seen in projects like sci-fi black comedy Don’t Look Up
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No Sonam Kapoor in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s cinema; filmmaker clarifies

Of late a number of stars have been seen visiting Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s office. Every time a star’s car drives into the filmmaker’s office the rumours of collaboration abound. Earlier there were reports of Deepika Padukone, Kartik Aaryan, Ranbir Kapoor visiting the filmmaker’s office to discuss projects. They all turned out to be friendly visits. Now it’s Sonam Kapoor Ahuja who was seen visiting Bhansali’s office, thereby setting tongues wagging about a film together. “No such thing!” says an informed source. “Like all the other stars who were seen visiting Mr Bhansali’s office, Sonam just dropped in for a chat since they go back a long way.” For those came in late, Sanjay Bhansali launched Sonam Kapoor in 2007’s Saawariya . Though the film didn't work at the box office it kicked off both Sonam and Ranbir Kapoor’s career. Sonam has remained in touch with Bhansali. Her dropping in to meet her mentor is not a signal for their renewed partnership. A tad angrily Sanjay Leela Bhan
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SCOOP: Shilpa Shetty planning a life separate from Raj Kundra; wants to distance her children from her father’s misbegotten wealth?

If close friends of Shilpa Shetty Kundra are to be believed then she is planning life ahead away from her incarcerated husband with her two children. “Raj Kundra’s troubles aren’t going away in a hurry. On the contrary they seem to be multiplying every week. The disclosure of Raj Kundra’s alleged link with adult content came as much as shock to Shilpa as the rest of us. She had no clue that the diamonds and duplex were coming from nefarious resources,” says a friend of the actress. According to the friend, Shilpa wants to distance her children from her father’s misbegotten wealth. “She won’t be touching a penny of Kundra’s assets, from what we know,” says the friend. “She earns a substantial amount of money from judging reality shows. She has let it be known in the film industry that she is looking at more film roles after  Hungama 2 and the unreleased  Nikamma ,”says the source. Apparently Anurag Basu and Priyadarshan have already promised her roles. “Maintaining her standard of l
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Raveena Tandon to play negative character in Manish Gupta’s thriller?

The ravishing Raveena Tandon has just wrapped up the shooting for a thriller written and directed by Manish Gupta who has earlier directed thrillers such as Stoneman Murders , Hostel and Rahasya . Gupta’s new thriller, whose plot is being kept under wraps, will feature Raveena in a role she has never played before. Gupta is all praise for the actress. “Raveena is a rare combination of beauty and substance. She’s genuinely a sensitive and caring human being. She is a Good Samaritan and philanthropist who goes out of her way to help those in need. Her professionalism is exemplary. She arrives sharp on time every single day of the shoot; such punctuality is very rare in Bollywood. She is very polite to everyone on the set irrespective of their rank. Her screen presence is absolutely riveting.” Though there is no confirmation yet on this, Raveena apparently plays a negative role in Gupta’s film: her second plunge into the grey zone after the eagerly awaited franchise KGF Chapter 2 . Wi
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SCOOP: Tiger Shroff-Kriti Sanon starrer Ganapath is set in the future, in the year 2090?

Tiger Shroff has proved to be a major crowd puller and hence his films are always awaited keenly by not just the trade and industry but also by exhibitors and his fans. His last film Baaghi 3 (2020) released just before the lockdown and if cinemas had not shut, it would have proved to be another Rs. 100 crore grosser for the action hero. The actor is now gearing up for the shoot of two films – Heropanti 2 and Ganapath . Speaking of Ganapath , a source told us that it’s going to be one of its kind entertainers. The source revealed, “The film is said to be set in the year 2090. It'll have a dystopian setup, showing a world ravaged by wars or other such calamities. Director Vikas Bahl has worked very hard and the producers have given him all the support to ensure that the futuristic era depicted in the film will take the breath away of the viewers and emerge as one of the USPs of the film.” Recently, the makers announced that Ganapath would release on December 23, 2022. This ann
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NCB presses serious charges against actor Armaan Kohli in drug case

Actor Armaan Kohli was arrested on Sunday, August 29 by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for illegal possession of drugs. A day before, on Saturday, the actor's residence was raided after which on the same evening he was taken to the NCB office for questioning. Reportedly, he is facing some serious charges. As per reports, Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede of NCB said that several charges have been levelled against Kohli apart from the consumption of drugs. He said that Kohli will be produced in court on Monday, August 30. Armaan Kohli was also arrested in 2018 by the Excise department. He was caught possessing 41 bottles of scotch whiskey at his residence which was against the law. The NCB started conducting raids and questioning members of the film industry since the latter half of 2020. Well-known actors like Shraddha Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Rampal, among others have been investigated by the NCB in the past year. ALSO READ: NCB arrests Armaan Kohli for
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NCB arrests Armaan Kohli for illegal possession of cocaine

Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested actor Armaan Kohli for illegal possession of drugs, on August 29. On Saturday, August 28, the actor's residence was raided after which the same evening, he was taken to NCB office for questioning. According to the reports, on Saturday, a team of the anti-drugs agency had intercepted one major drug peddler, Ajay Raju Singh. He was in possession of illegal drugs. The same day, the agency launched a follow up operation after interrogation of Singh. Following his inputs, the agency headed to Armaan Kohli's house. As per reports, a small quantity of cocaine was recovered. Armaan Kohli was arrested in 2018 by the Excise department. He was caught possessing 41 bottles of scotch whiskey at his residence which was against the law. On the work front, Armaan Kohli has worked in films like Jaani Dushman and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo . Also Read:  NCB raids residence of actor Armaan Kohli in drugs case, taken in for questioning  from Latest Bo
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Honey Singh's wife Shalini Talwar breaks down during domestic violence court hearing 

A Delhi court Saturday, August 28, directed Honey Singh, real name Hirdesh Singh, to appear before it on September 3. This is in connection with the domestic violence case that has been filed by his wife Shalini Talwar as she approached the court alleging physical, mental, and emotional abuse. His wife Shalini Talwar broke down in court during the hearing. She said that she had given him her ten years and was by his side but he had abandoned her. Metropolitan Magistrate Tania Singh asked Talwar what she wanted from the court. According to news agency ANI, "What stage is the marriage at? Where is the love lost?" the magistrate asked her. Singh also said that it would be better if the matter could be settled. The rapper failed to appear before the court due to poor health earlier in the day. Metropolitan Magistrate Tania Singh said, "None of is above law. It is very surprising to see this case is taken very lightly." Meanwhile, Honey Singh's counsel Ishaan Muk
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NCB raids residence of actor Armaan Kohli in drugs case, taken in for questioning 

Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on August 28 conducted raids at the residence of actor Armaan Kohli in Mumbai. This was in connection with a drugs case. The actor was taken in for questioning. According to the reports, An NCB official confirmed that the actor's residence was being searched but did not go into details of it. He was taken to the NCB office later in the evening for further questioning. Armaan Kohli was arrested in 218 by the Excise department. He was caught possessing 41 bottles of scotch whiskey at his residence which was against the law. On the work front, Armaan Kohli has worked in films like Jaani Dushman and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo . from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/2Y8iwxZ
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Abhishek Bachchan opts out of John Abraham's Ayyappanum Koshiyum remake; hunt for another actor for Jagan Shakti directorial underway 

Back in May 2020, it was announced that John Abraham had acquired the Hindi remake rights of the Malayalam film Ayyappanum Koshiyum . The film originally starred Prithviraj Sukumaran and Biju Menon in the lead roles. The announcement was made on May 26, 2020. The Hindi remake will be produced by John’s production house JA Entertainment. Soon after it was reported that Abhishek Bachchan was supposed to star alongside John Abraham in this remake, marking the Dostana duo's reunion. But, now it seems fans will have to wait a bit longer for that reunion. According to a tabloid, Abhishek Bachchan has opted out of the project. Filmmaker Jagan Shakti had begun prep for the same and the plan was to take it on the floor by November this year. However, a few weeks ago, Abhishek Bachchan reached out to John Abraham and the team to talk about the reservations he had coming on board for the remake. After much discussion, they amicably decided to part ways. Now, the team is on a hunt for Abhis
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EXCLUSIVE: Captain India-Operation Yemen plagiarism row SOLVED; producer Subhash Kale says "I spoke to Harman Baweja; we were misinformed about the timelines"

One month ago, Bollywood Hungama exclusively spoke to Subhash Kale who accused the makers of Captain India of plagiarism. According to Subhash Kale, his upcoming film Operation Yemen is based on the same episode which is being tackled in Captain India , that is, Operation Raahat , a 2015 operation wherein the Indian Armed Forces under the leadership of General V K Singh evacuated Indian and foreign citizens from Yemen during the Yemeni crisis. Subhash Kale’s explosive interview came just a week after Captain India was announced with much fanfare. It stars Kartik Aaryan, directed by Hansal Mehta, and is produced by Harman Baweja and Ronnie Screwvala. Bollywood Hungam a has now found out that both Subhash Kale and Harman Baweja have spoken to each other and the controversy has ended. Subhash Kale told us, “I spoke to Harman Baweja yesterday. We were misinformed about certain things and the timelines. We thought we registered the film first. Harman ji told me that they have been work
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Tom Cruise's luggage worth thousands of pounds stolen from bodyguard's Rs. 1.01 crore worth BMW X7 in Birmingham

Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise has been shooting for Mission Impossible 7 in the UK for a while now. Two days ago, the first footage from the film was screened at CinemaCon. Meanwhile, the actor's thousands of pounds worth of luggage was stolen after car thieves sped away in his bodyguard’s £100,000 BMW X7 (Rs. 1.01. crore). According to the British tabloid The Sun, “Tom had been driven around in the car while in Birmingham and some of his ­luggage and belongings were inside it when it was taken. It’s since been recovered by police because it was equipped with an electronic tracking device but everything inside it had gone. It’s a huge embarrassment for the security team and the guy who had been driving it was hopping mad — but not as mad as Tom!” A spokesperson from the police said, “We received a report of a BMW X7 stolen from Church Street, Birmingham in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The car was recovered a short time later in Smethwick. CCTV enquiries have been made i
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Varun Dhawan and Anil Kapoor shoot a party song for Jug Jugg Jeeyo

Background dancers and young artists have reason to rejoice, thanks to Varun Dhawan and Anil Kapoor's film Jug Jugg Jeeyo . After a hard fight throughout the pandemic and many lockdowns, many of these actors have been given the opportunity to return to the set. At Royal Palms in Goregaon, a song is now being shot, providing an opportunity for dozens of artists. Anil Kapoor and Varun Dhawan led the charge in the song, which is choreographed by Adil Shaikh and features dancers and younger artists. He previously collaborated with Varun in the film Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania. As per reports, despite the enormous workforce, the production team is working under the new normal and following COVID-19 protocols. A supervisor is constantly patrolling the unit to ensure that everyone is following the guidelines. However, the crew is overjoyed because it is the first time in a long time that a Bollywood film is filming a song on such a large scale. It's as though the pre-Covid days had r
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Sonu Sood becomes the new face of Delhi government's new education initiative

CM Arvind Kejriwal and DyCM Manish Sisodia met philanthropist and actor Sonu Sood today to discuss the new ‘Desh Ke Mentors’ initiative that the Delhi govt is set to launch. The programme will help students of Delhi government schools find a Mentor who helps them unlock their potential. Children will find answers to their career-related questions by Mentors who sign up to be a part of the programme. Delhi govt. has found its Desh Ka Mentor in Sonu Sood who has agreed to be the brand ambassador of the programme. As the face of the Desh Ke Mentor initiative, Sood has appealed to citizens across the country to step forward and support children’s education and take the nation to a brighter tomorrow. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Sonu Sood stepped forward to help all those who reached out to him and was widely recognised for his humanitarian work. His Sood Charity Foundation has been helping thousands of deserving students achieve their educational and professional goals, whether through
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NCB arrests actor Gaurav Dixit after getting 'MD' and 'Charas' from his house

The Narcotics Control Bureau has arrested Bollywood and TV actor Gaurav Dixit after getting ‘MD’ and ‘Charas’ from his house. As per ANI, "NCB arrested TV actor Gaurav Dixit after MD and Charas was recovered from his residence in a raid. He has been arrested in connection with the interrogation of actor Ajaz Khan." The NCB official said that Gaurav will be produced in court for custody. Earlier in April, NCB found large quantities of illegal drugs at his residence in Lokhandwala. As soon as the actor and his friend spotted police at their house, they fled away and since then they were on the search of him. Gaurav is known for acting in films, TV and commercials. He has worked in Happy Bhaag Jayegi, Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi, Dahek: A Restless Mind, The Magic of Cinema and Ganga Ke Paar Saiyan Hamar . He also starred in a TV show titled Seeta Aur Geeta . from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https:
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Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone to shoot a massively mounted song in Spain for Pathan

Producer Aditya Chopra and director Siddharth Anand’s combination had created magic on the big screen with War and looks like they are leaving no stone unturned to give audiences the biggest big-screen experience that they could ever get in Pathan. We have confirmed information that Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone will not only shoot crucial parts of their film in Spain but will also shoot a massively mounted song in Spain! “No Bollywood film has ever shot song sequences in these places. Siddharth Anand will shoot a spectacle of a song in Spain and things are totally under wraps to control all possible leaks. The intent is to create a song that is visually so grand that it is an instant hit. All necessary permissions are being worked on for a smooth shooting experience in Spain,” informs a trade source. The trade source adds, “Pathan is turning out to be an insanely awaited visual extravaganza that will set screens on fire. Sidharth Anand and Aditya Chopra want to redefine In
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Kishwer Merchantt and Suyyash Rai blessed with baby boy, nickname him Baby Rai

Actress Kishwer Merchantt and Suyyash Rai, a television couple, welcomed a baby boy recently. They announced the news on social media, along with a cute photo of their baby, whom they called Baby Rai. Kishwer and Suyyash captioned the photo, “27.08.21. welcome BABY RAI!!! It’s a boy. #sukishkababy.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kishwer M Rai (@kishwersmerchantt) Kishwer Merchantt, a model-turned-actor, announced her pregnancy in March of this year. She uploaded pictures from her baby shower, which was held in June. In an Instagram post, Kishwer described her pregnancy as a full lockdown pregnancy, saying she had envisioned a different journey, but the lockdown allowed her to spend special time with her loved ones. Kishwer also documented her nine-month journey to motherhood on her YouTube channel. The 15-minute film, titled We Are Pregnant, featured the couple discussing the moment they found out they were expecting a ch
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Ronnie Screwvala suffers Rs. 30 crore loss as Vicky Kaushal & Sara Ali Khan's Ashwathama gets shelved

The reports of the modern day mythology, The Immortal Ashwathama getting shelved came across as a shock to the industry. The reports stated that producer Ronnie Screwvala decided to put the film featuring Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan indefinitely on hold due to budget issues. And now it has come to our notice that the team of this modern day superhero saga has suffered massive losses. " Ashwathama has been in the prep stage for over two years now. The team did multiple recces, worked on the entire pre visualisation, did multiple meetings with the VFX team, got an international action unit on board to train Sara and Vicky for their action packed role over the last one year. Producer Ronnie Screwvala spent over Rs. 30 crore to get everything in place, and now, the entire investment has gone for a toss," a source shared with Bollywood Hungama . The source further adds that the decision to shelve the film has been taken after the producer was not on the same page as his d
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