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Malang stars Aditya Roy Kapur and Anil Kapoor to headline Indian adaptation of The Night Manager for Disney+ Hotstar 

Last year in September, reports surfaced that Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan will be making his OTT debut with the Hindi adaptation of the British mini-series The Night Manager . The series was to be streamed on Disney+ Hotstar and the actor was reportedly being paid a huge sum around the vicinity of Rs. 75 crore for the same. However, back in February this year, it was reported that the actor backed out from the project. This was followed by Manoj Bajpayee's exit who couldn't be part of it due to the unavailability of the dates. So, the makers began to hunt two actors and now they've found their characters in Malang stars, Aditya Roy Kapur and Anil Kapoor. According to a report in a tabloid, Aditya and Anil have been locked in to headline in the Indian adaptation of The Night Manager . While Aditya plays the role of Indian version of the Jonathan Pine character, essayed by Tom Hiddleston in the original 2016 limited series based on the 1993 novel by John Le Carre, w

BTS' Jin to croon OST for upcoming mystery Korean drama Jirisan starring Jun Ji Hyun and Joo Ji Hoon in lead roles

Following the releasing multiple chart-topping songs this year, BTS is not slowing down anytime soon. As the group is gearing up for their upcoming offline and online concerts, the group's eldest member and vocalist Jin is awaiting the release of his OST. He will croon the main theme track for the upcoming mystery Korean drama Jirisan starring Jun Ji Hyun and Joo Ji Hoon in lead roles. On October 1, the production company of the drama, AStory, made an official announcement about Jin's participation in the highly-anticipated drama. According to Korean tabloid Soompi, the statement read, “BTS’s Jin’s song for the Jirisan OST will be the main theme song for Jirisan, and you will be able to hear it starting from midway through the drama. We will announce the release date [for the song] at a separate time.” Set against the backdrop of towering views of Mount Jiri, where rangers and other employees of the Jirisan National Park climb through the mysterious and unexplored regions

Here's why Alia Bhatt and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi is releasing in January 2022

It’s going to be January 6, 2022, for one of the most eagerly awaited films Gangubai Kathiawadi . Unlike other filmmakers who are jumping into the release bandwagon, producer Jayantilal Gada and Sanjay Leela Bhansali were in no hurry to announce a release date for their ambitious project, Gangubai Kathiawadi . Jayantilal Gada approached Bhansali about a possible release date the minute the Maharashtra government announced the re-opening of movie theatres in the State. However, Bhansali asked Gada to wait for suitable date next year. “Too many release dates were announced for this year within 24 hours of the announcement. Sanjay Bhansali feels it is premature to schedule Gangubai Kathiawadi in 2021. He wanted to push it for when until the pandemic situation is clearer. Also, Sanjay feels that until theatres are allowed to run to 100 percent capacity (contrary to the 50 percent occupancy allowed at the moment) audiences won’t feel confident enough to return to movie theatres. By Janu

Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Jodie Comer and Ben Affleck starrer The Last Duel to release in theatres on October 22

From 20th Century Studios and visionary filmmaker, Ridley Scott comes The Last Duel a gripping tale of betrayal and vengeance set against the brutality of 14th century France. Based on actual events, the historical epic unravels long-held assumptions about France’s last sanctioned duel between Jean de Carrouges and Jacques Le Gris, two friends turned bitter rivals. The Last Duel stars Oscar winner Matt Damon, two-time Academy Award nominee Adam Driver, Emmy winner Jodie Comer and two-time Oscar winner Ben Affleck. The film is directed by four-time Academy Award nominee Ridley Scott. The Last Duel releases on 22nd October in theatres across India. from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/3kUeq5B

Alia Bhatt starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi to release on January 6, 2022

Ever since the Maharashtra government announced that theatres in the state will be re-opening on October 22, it has been announcement galore in Bollywood. Since Sunday, filmmakers have been blocking dates for their film releases. Today, the makers of the much anticipated Gangubai Kathiawadi have announced that it will be the first film to release in theatres next year. Alia Bhatt starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi will be released on January 6, 2022. The trailer of the film was released earlier this year with the expectation of releasing it in theatres on July 30. However, the second wave of the pandemic caused the theatres in the country to shut down once again. The trailer featuring Alia in a never-before-seen role managed to attract the attention of the audience. This is the first time that director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Alia Bhatt have collaborated.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bhansali Productions (@bhansaliproductions)

Archana Puran Singh reacts to Navjot Singh Sidhu replacing her in 'The Kapil Sharma Show'

Veteran actress Archana Puran Singh has been appearing as the permanent guest in The Kapil Sharma Show since 2017. Before that, former Indian cricketer and politician Navjot Singh Sidhu took the chair however quit the show to concentrate on his political career. Recently the Congress Chief Navjot has resigned from his position and the internet is getting flooded with memes about his return to the comedy show.  Well, even in the show Kapil and the other cast have joked about Archana for hogging Navjot Singh Sidhu’s laughter seat. Reacting to her replacement rumours, Archana Puran Singh spoke to a tabloid and said if some replacement would take place she'd explore the opportunities that came her way previously. The actress confessed that she had neglected all those opportunities as she had to be stationed in Mumbai due to her commitment to the show. Archana stated that she got an opportunity to shoot in London and various other foreign locations but she couldn’t grab any due to t

Britney Spears' father Jamie Spears finally removed from her conservatorship

Britney Spears’ father, Jamie Spears, has finally been removed from her conservatorship. After a drawn-out legal battle of quite a long time, the popstar is finally getting freedom from her ‘abusive’ and ‘greedy’ conservator. Judge Brenda Penny ruled that Spears’ father will no longer serve as the conservator of his daughter’s estate, immediately removing him from control of her finances. Penny said, “I believe that the suspension is in the best interests of the conservatee. The current situation is untenable.” According to Variety , Britney Spears’ attorney, Mathew Rosengart, argued in court that her father is “a cruel, toxic, abusive man,” and said that it was long past time to remove him. He said, “Britney Spears deserves to wake up tomorrow without her father as her conservator.” Vivian Thoreen, the attorney for Spears’ father, opposed the suspension, saying it would be better to simply terminate the conservatorship. Rosengart brought up allegations that surfaced in the latest

Luxury car seized from a fake antique dealer in Kerala registered under Kareena Kapoor Khan’s name

Monson Mavunkal, a fake antique dealer is currently making headlines in Kerala. Now, police have found a car in his possession that is registered under Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan's name. A 2007 model Porsche Boxter was seized by the police a year ago and is now kept at the police station premises at Cherthala in Alappuzha district. The police have seized a total of 20 luxury cars from Monson. As per reports, the car's registration documents have Randhir Kapoor's name in the father's name column and also have Kareena's Mumbai address among other details. However, it is not known how Monson was able to gain custody of the car without transfer of ownership. Monson Mavunkal has been in the news for swindling several people including celebrities, politicians, and top cops by presenting locally made materials as antiques. He claimed to have owned the silver of Judas and the royal throne of Tipu Sultan among other iconic antique pieces. The 52-year-old was ar

Ranveer Singh roped in as the NBA Brand Ambassador for India

Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh has been named the NBA Brand Ambassador for India. He will engage with NBA Fans in India throughout the League’s 75th Anniversary Season in 2021-22. Interestingly, while Ranveer is associated with promoting basketball in India, it is being reported that Barack Obama is backing NBA Africa! Looks like the league is pulling in global heavyweights for their campaigns! Over the course of the season, Ranveer will participate in a number of league initiatives that will be featured on the NBA’s and his personal social media accounts. Ranveer will attend NBA All-Star 2022 in Cleveland, where he will post behind-the-scenes social media content and meet NBA players and legends. Ranveer previously attended NBA All-Star 2016 in Toronto, where he sat courtside at the NBA All-Star Game. Ranveer will also be featured on “NBA Style” (@nbastyle_in), a new lifestyle-focused Instagram account for fans in India that showcases the convergence of the NBA and popular cultu

Ajay Devgn starrer Maidaan to release on June 3, 2022

Ajay Devgn starrer Maidaan inspired by an incredible story of one of India's finest coaches is all set to hit the silver screen on 3rd June 2022. Directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, the film also features Priyamani, Gajraj Rao and Rudranil Ghosh. On September 30, Ajay Devgn tweeted, "Maidaan, A story that will resonate with every Indian, a film that I feel very strongly about. Mark the date on your calendar. Releasing worldwide on 3rd June, 2022." Inspired from an incredible true story, it will showcase the journey of one of the finest coaches that emerged from India, the one who put India on the global map. Maidaan is based on real events between 1952 and 1962, also known as the “golden era of Indian football”. Maidaan, A story that will resonate with every Indian, a film that I feel very strongly about. Mark the date on your calendar. Releasing worldwide on 3rd June, 2022. pic.twitter.com/bmHM2sf8qm — Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) September 30, 2021 Produced by

FILA ropes in Diljit Dosanjh as the new face of uber-cool motorsport collection

Diljit Dosanjh, the youth sensation who is known for his authentic tone of voice and his edgy style is the new face of FILA in India. There is a true vibe in this association, as both Diljit and FILA embody youthful energy, playfulness, and a distinct style quotient. Apart from being a brilliant musician and an acclaimed actor, Diljit Dosanjh is a real style icon. His bold fashion statements are not only inspiring a whole new generation but his true love towards streetwear culture is also defining trends. In this campaign, Diljit will be seen sporting FILA’s uber-cool Motorsport collection. Motorsport has always been a part of FILA’s DNA and an essential category for the brand. This year the collection debuts a line of apparel and footwear infused with style and performance with a Motorsport edge. Diljit in his own style announced to the world “Hum Fila wale ban gaye” (I have now become part of the FILA family), through his Instagram stories is extremely excited on this association.

Jackie Shroff roped in as goodwill ambassador for The All Living Things Environmental Film Festival

Set to take place between October 9th and 17th, ALT EFF is back in 2021 with a compelling and entertaining line up of environmental films overseen by a distinguished jury and advisory team of the festival. The program holds 44 films, carefully divided into ten film bundles: Drive-Thru Shorts, Activision, Midnight Tails, What’s On Your Plate?, Sapling Stories (Kids Friendly), Flux & Form, A Chasm of Hope, New Voices, Deep Dive Features and Programmer’s Choice, representing a total of 31 countries and showcasing 33 India premieres. This year’s edition has a new film submission category, a 'Youth Category’, along with International Feature Films, International Short Films, Indian Feature Films, and Indian Short Films. Originally, ALT EFF was conceived as a physical festival, but this year, in order to ensure safety for all festival-goers, ALT EFF remains virtual. Sophy Vsivaraman joins the advisory team of the festival alongside the legendary Mike Pandey, who has spent over 35 y

Thane court issues notice to Javed Akhtar on Rs 1 defamation suit for remark comparing RSS to the Taliban

On Monday, a Thane court issued a show-cause notice to Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar on a defamation suit filed against him over his alleged remarks seeking to compare the RSS with the Taliban. The suit which is filed by RSS activist Vivek Champanerkar in the court of the additional chief judicial magistrate and joint civil judge (senior division), seeks Re 1 as a compensation from Javed. The court ordered the issuance of the notice returnable on November 12. Earlier this month, the 76-year-old poet, lyricist and screenwriter triggered a controversy when he told a news channel that there is a similarity among right wing all over the country. Although he didn’t name the Nagpur-headquartered Hindutva organisation, the former member of Parliament was quoted saying, "The Taliban want an Islamic country. These people want to make a Hindu Rashtra.” Advocate Aditya Mishra, who appeared for the complainant, argued in the court and claimed the defendant (Javed) had made "derogat

John Abraham, Arjun Kapoor, Disha Patani, Tara Sutaria starrer Ek Villain Returns to release on July 8, 2022

Ever since the Maharashtra government announced that theatres in the state will be re-opening on October 22, it has been announcement galore in Bollywood. Since Sunday, filmmakers have been blocking dates for their film releases. On Tuesday, the makers of Ek Villain Returns announced that their film will be released in theatres on July 8, 2022. John Abraham, one of the lead actors of the film took to his social media handle to make the announcement. "Iss baar eidi villain dega! Tareek aap yaad rakhna - 8th July 2022. #EkVillainReturns on EID 2022," he wrote along with a new poster.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by John Abraham (@thejohnabraham) Directed by Mohit Suri, the film stars John Abraham, Disha Patani, Arjun Kapoor, and Tara Sutaria. The film had gone on floors earlier this year. While the first schedule was shot extensively across multiple locations in Mumbai, the second schedule happened in Goa. The makers

Heropanti director Sabbir Khan’s next is a new age thriller

Even before Nikamma has released, rumours state that Sabbir Khan’s next is an interesting thriller with Sony Pictures. However, instead of creating films, Sabbir has now branched into becoming a content curator. Bringing his versatility to the fore the filmmaker is diversifying his content game and he is set to produce content that does not limit itself to any particular genre or format be it shorts, features, or an extended series. The filmmaker has been developing content over the last two years to set up Sabbir Khan Films holistically. From a robust creative team to multiple active writers room, Khan is collaborating with promising young untapped talents to bring forth unique stories. Backing diverse stories and voices is the agenda of his production house, he says. This is evident as over the past few months, Khan has been busy prepping his second project, a new age thriller with an enviable ensemble of powerhouse performers. Talking about the same, Khan tells us, "This is

Korean survival drama Squid Game starring Lee Jung Jae and Park Hae Soo on its way to dethrone Bridgerton with solid viewership

Netflix original series, Squid Game , from Korea, is taking the streaming giant by storm. The ranking of the series in viewership globally is increasing at a rate that might surpass current ratings record holder Bridgerton. The addictive, violent survival drama, which premiered September 17 on Netflix, has transcended cultures and language barriers to reach No. 1 in 90 countries in 10 days, from Qatar and Oman to Ecuador and Bolivia. Squid Game has reportedly entered the U.S. Top 10 list on September 19 at No. 8. It climbed to No. 2 the next day, and hit No. 1 on September 21 being the first Korean original series ever to do so, where it has stayed since, crossing the one-week mark. Its staying power in the top spot is comparable to such Netflix global hits as Bridgerton, Shadow and Bone, Ginny and Georgia and Who Killed Sara? Earlier this year, Lupin , which became the first French series to reach no. 1 in the U.S., currently holds the position of Netflix’s second-most-watched o

Ali Fazal lands Best Actor nomination in the Asia Content Awards by the Busan International Film Festival for his character of Ipsit Nair in Ray

Nominations for the Asia Content Awards were recently announced, and Ali Fazal bags the nomination for Best Actor for his portrayal of Ispit Nair in Forget Me Not,  one of the four films in the Ray anthology on Netflix. Directed by Srijith Mukherji, the story is a modern interpretation of Satyajit Ray’s story ‘Bipin Chaudhary Ka Smriti Bhram.’ Ali plays the role of a cut-throat corporate shark who never forgets anything and has a memory of a computer. On the nomination, he says, "Wow! This was totally unexpected. I am so humbled to receive this nomination and it means a lot to be recognized by ACA. A lot of great content was produced this year in Asia and to land a nomination amongst such an impressive lineup of films and actors is an honour." Nushrratt Bharuccha has also bagged the nomination for Best Actress for Ajeeb Daastaans on Netflix. The 3rd Asian Contents Awards (ACA) is run by the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)’s Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM

Vidyut Jammwal starrer Sanak to release on Disney+Hotstar on 15 October 2021

After announcing the release of Sanak – Hope Under Siege on Disney+ Hotstar last week, the makers – Vipul Amrutlal Shah and ZEE Studios have now revealed the release date of the hostage drama, starring Vidyut Jammwal, Bengali actress Rukmini Maitra, Neha Dhupia, and Chandan Roy Sanyal among others. Directed by Kanishk Varma, Sanak  will be releasing on 15 October 2021 on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. Along with the announcement, the makers have also unveiled a new movie poster featuring a determined Vidyut, holding a baby in one hand and a gun in another. Expressing his excitement, Vipul Shah says, "I am very happy to announce the date of Sanak , which we shot under the most difficult circumstances of Covid-19. The sole purpose of putting all the effort was to keep entertaining people and again, as usual, we have tried to take the action a notch higher than the Commando series. I believe that we have achieved it." "I hope audiences feel the same way when they

Arjun Kapoor signed on as the Brand Ambassador of BFizz

Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor has been signed on by food and beverage giants Parle Agro to be the brand ambassador of their fruit-based sparkling beverage, BFizz. Announcing his association, the actor took to his Instagram and shared a picture where we can see a fully transformed Arjun. He can be seen donning a leather jacket while showcasing his newly chiselled body and flaunting his toned six-pack abs. Sharing the post, Arjun says, “Thrilled to be @TheBFizz Brand Ambassador, a cool drink for the Brave & Bold!!! Sometimes your personality & the brand you align with just fit together seamlessly... can’t wait to get started on this exciting new journey with @parle_agro @nadiachauhan!! let’s do this & brew this ”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Arjun Kapoor (@arjunkapoor) The Bollywood star has been turning heads with his incredible transformation as he battled obesity and came out stronger. He has maintained, “Not

No ‘Sanskaari James Bond’ this time as CBFC passes No Time To Die with ZERO cuts; kissing scenes remain untouched

The 2015 James Bond film, Spectre , had run into a major controversy after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) played spoilsport or should we say, nanny. The then chairperson of the CBFC, Pahlaj Nihalani, reduced the kissing scene of the film to around 22 seconds. It got a lot of backlash from the fans as their favourite character was transformed from being sexy to being ‘Sanskaari’ . #SanskaariJamesBond and #SanskaariCensorBoard trended for days and are two of the most memorable hashtags on social media in recent times. Now as the next James Bond film, No Time To Die , is about to release, there were fears that once again, Agent 007 will have to go the ‘Sanskaari’ way. But in a pleasant turn of events, the CBFC this time has left the kissing scenes untouched. A source told us, “ No Time To Die has been passed with zero cuts. The film has some violence and also a few intimate scenes. But the CBFC this time did not ask for any reckless cuts. The studio was very happy tha

Taapsee Pannu becomes part of Sugar Cosmetics' bold and free campaign

SUGAR Cosmetics - one of the fastest-growing premium beauty brands of the country launched their latest campaign coined as #BoldAndFree featuring actress, Taapsee Pannu on Wednesday, 22nd September. With Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu as the face of the campaign, it is off to an aggressive start with both simultaneous launches on television, print and OOH. This will be further amplified across various mainstream digital and social media channels. The OOH campaign will go live PAN India including metro cities and major Tier I & II cities. The TV Commercial will be aired nationwide in 8 languages including Hindi, English, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu across all prime electronic channels. Taapsee has also made the official announcement on her Instagram profile as she posted the TVC. With over a decade of experience working in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil-language films, Taapsee is known for a wide variety of powerful roles that she has portrayed in women-centr

Here's why Aamir Khan moved the release of Lal Singh Chaddha to February 2022

The Aamir Khan helmed  Forrest Gump  remake  Lal Singh Chaddha  has been rescheduled. Instead of Christmas 2021 it will now be released on Valentine’s Day 2022. This is in deference to the cluster of films awaiting their turn to be released after theatres in Maharashtra re-open on October 22. A source close to the  Lal Singh Chaddha project informs, “Aamir Khan and his co-producers Viacom 18 have voluntarily taken their film to February 2022. The Christmas week of 2021 (which is the week when Aamir traditionally releases his films) already has Kabir Khan’s ’ 83 (December 24), the Shahid Kapoor sports film  Jersey (December 31) and Rohit Shetty’s Ranveer Singh starrer  Cirkus (December 31) lined up for release. Aamir gracefully bowed out of his traditional slot. Producer-director Luv Ranjan who is readying his Ranbir Kapoor - Shraddha Kapoor starrer for a late 2022 release says a protocol has to be followed in the release schedules. “Now that the movie theatres in Maharashtra a

Kartik Aaryan starrer Dhamaka to premiere in November

The wait is finally over. Ram Madhvani’s terror-media thriller  Dhamaka will be premiered in November 2021; a source close to the project informs me. The date is yet to be decided. A source in the know says the long-awaited film will stream during Diwali. “The date is yet to be decided but somewhere around November 3-4,” says the source. Kartik Aaryan’s made-for-Netflix thriller has been in the news for a year now. Its streaming date has been deliberately held back by Netflix, as  Dhamaka  is being seen as a super-premium product for Netflix’s Indian market. “It’s going to be a game-changer,” says a source from Netflix. We can’t wait. Also Read:  Bhushan Kumar and Murad Khetani’s Kartik Aaryan starrer Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 to theatrically release on March 25, 2022 from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/39KR8Zp

Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan to star in Laxman Utekar's next rom-com

Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan are all set to share screen space for the first time. Earlier there were reports that the two would be seen together in the film The Immortal Ashwatthama . However, the film has reportedly been put on hold indefinitely. Now, according to the latest reports, director Laxman Utekar has roped in the two stars for his next rom-com. Laxman Utekar is popular for his films Luka Chuppi and Mimi . Both the films were backed by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films. The production house will also be backing Utekar's next with Vicky and Sara. This will be Sara's second film with Dinesh Vijan after Love Aaj Kal . Reportedly, the film is in a slice of life space but with a fun, social twist to it. The script of the film was locked a few months ago. The film will go on the floors on November 15. Meanwhile, Sara Ali Khan will next be seen in the film Atrangi Re which will be premiered on Netflix. The film directed by Aanand L Rai also stars Akshay Kumar and Dh

Bend It like Beckham star Parminder Nagra to star as police officer in upcoming crime drama ‘DI Ray’

Actor Parminder Nagra is all set to star in a new crime drama series from ITV titled DI Ray . Best known for Gurinder Chadha’s film Bend It like Beckham and medical drama show ‘ ER ’, Nagra will play the lead character of Rachita Ray. According to Deadline , the filming for Parminder Nagra's crime drama DI Ray will commence in the UK's Midlands later this year. The story revolves around Rachita Ray, a police officer who takes on a case that forces her to confront a lifelong personal conflict between her British identity and her South Asian heritage. DI Ray will track a murder investigation whilst exploring the emotive subject of racism in the workplace. It asks difficult questions about what it is like to be British but feel like the ‘other’, while taking viewers through the murky underworld of Birmingham The four-part series, comes from the pair behind Line of Duty , Maya Sondhi and Jed Mercurio. Sondhi, stars on hit BBC police drama series Line of Duty and has written ep

BIGBANG’s Taeyang and Min Hyo Rin are expecting their first child together

South Korean pop-group BIGBANG member Taeyang and actress Min Hyo Rin will soon become parents. According to Korean tabloids, on September 27, it was reported that Min Hyo Rin is currently pregnant and is expected to give birth soon. According to Korean tabloid Soompi, Min Hyo Rin’s agency confirmed the news. Their statement read, “It is true that Min Hyo Rin is expecting. She is waiting joyfully.” The agency also added, “As she hopes to give birth quietly, we ask for your understanding in not being able to respond to further questions.” BIGBANG member Taeyang and actress Min Hyo Rin first met in 2014 on the set of Taeyang’s ‘ 1AM ’ music video. Taeyang and Min first confirmed their relationship in 2015, after years of rumors and reports by the South Korean media. The couple later got married in February 2018, in a private ceremony with family and friends, officiated by actor Ki Tae-young. Since their marriage, both Taeyang and Min have continued to keep a low public profile. Min’s

SCOOP: Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar and Raj Mehta to remake Prithviraj's Driving License

Akshay Kumar is among the busiest actors of Bollywood and he doesn't mind that at all. The Khiladi has often informed the media how he loves being on the set and how the discipline makes it easy for him to move from one film to the other. Earlier in the day, it was revealed that Akshay is reuniting with Karan Johar's Dharma Productions for director Raj Mehta's next film. We have an additional scoop. "The film in question is the official remake of Prithviraj's Malayalam hit, Driving License . Both Akshay and Raj absolutely loved the original film and decided to remake it for the Bollywood audience with some changes in the screenplay," a source informed Bollywood Hungama . The film will go on floors in the month of January with a start to finish 40 day schedule in the UK. The makers are in the hunt for another actor to play second lead alongside Akshay. Interestingly, Akshay has three remakes under his kitty now. His Sajid Nadiadwala production, Bachchan Pand

Lee Dong Wook and Kim Bum starrer Tale of the Nine-Tailed renewed for second and third seasons

The 2020 hit fantasy drama, Tale of the Nine-Tailed is in talks to return with the new season. The show will not only have a second season but there are plans for third season as well. Though the lead actors Lee Dong Wook and Kim Bum are expected to return, lead Jo Ah won’t reprise her role. According to a report in Korean tabloid Soompi, on September 27, the network tvN had decided to produce a second and third season of Tale of the Nine-Tailed . The report also stated that the female lead would be recast. The second season would be set in the Japanese colonial occupation (1910-1945) while the third season in the Joseon Dynasty. A representative from tvN responded to the reports stating, “We are currently having positive discussions about a second season of Tale of the Nine-Tailed . Nothing about the cast lineup or the broadcast details have been finalized. We are planning for 16 episodes in the second season, and season one’s director, Kang Shin Hyo, will be in charge of the dire

Aanand L Rai's Atrangi Re starring Akshay Kumar, Sara Ali Khan and Dhanush opts for Netflix release 

Aanand L Rai’s upcoming directorial, Atrangi Re starring Akshay Kumar, Sara Ali Khan, and Dhanush, went on floors in Varanasi in March of last year. The team resumed the shoot of the film in Madurai in October 2020 and followed by a Delhi schedule. While production houses are on an announcement spree for theatrical releases, the makers of Atrangi Re have opted for digital release instead. According to a tabloid, the makers have decided on a direct-to-digital release for the film - on Netflix. With back-to-back announcements of films since this past weekend after the Maharashtra government announced the re-opening of cinemas, major dates until next year has been booked for tentpole releases. Considering the slice-of-life drama isn't a big-ticket release, the makers have decided on the digital premiere of the movie. They are completing the formalities for the same. This marks the second OTT release of Akshay Kumar after Laxmmi, second for Sara Ali Khan post Coolie No. 1 , and t

Kim Nam Gil, ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo, Lee Da Hee, Sung Joon to star in upcoming fantasy exorcism drama Island

The cast of the upcoming drama Island has been finalized. Kim Nam Gil, Cha Eun Woo, Lee Da Hee, and Sung Joon will star in the lead roles in the drama.  Island is a fantasy exorcism drama, based on a webtoon of the same name. Set in Jeju Island, the story depicts the sorrowful and bizarre journey of the characters who are fated to fight the evil that’s trying to destroy the world. Kim Nam Gil will be playing Pan, a tragic character who confronts evil in preparation for the world’s end but can’t be together with humans. Born with the fate of having to protect the world, Pan struggles to discover the value of what he has to protect while throwing himself away whereas Lee Da Hee will be taking the role of a third-generation chaebol and teacher Won Mi Ho. Unaware of her fate, Won Mi Ho unwillingly begins a self-reflection period on Jeju Island. ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo will be transforming into the hip Catholic exorcist and priest named John, who has a noble calling of protecting lives and

Singer R. Kelly convicted of racketeering, human trafficking, child pornography and kidnapping

On Monday, Singer R. Kelly was found guilty of leading a decades-long scheme to recruit women and underage girls for sex in New York. According to the New York Times, the jury declaring him guilty of all nine counts of the racketeering and sex-trafficking charges against him. After beginning its nine hour of deliberations Friday afternoon, the jury convicted Kelly of racketeering and eight violations of an anti-sex trafficking law in federal court in Brooklyn. An attorney for Kelly told CNN they are considering filing an appeal and are disappointed in the verdict. As the verdict was read the singer sat motionless as his facial expression was obscured by a mask, in the courtroom. The verdict comes 13 years after Kelly was acquitted of child pornography charges in Illinois. In the New York trial that began Aug. 18, Kelly faced federal counts of human trafficking, racketeering, child pornography, kidnapping and forced labor. The former music star denied all allegations against him, and

Britney Spears' attorney files motion for immediate suspension and removal of Jamie Spears from the role of her conservator

In light of allegations that Britney Spears was under surveillance with her conservators monitoring her phone and bugging her home, Britney’s attorney has called for immediate removal and suspension of her father, Jamie Spears, from her conservatorship. On Monday, the pop-star’s attorney Mathew Rosengart asks for an investigation of the claims, stating that Spears’ father allegedly “engaged in horrifying and unconscionable invasions of his adult daughter’s privacy.” Over the weekend broke the news that Spears was allegedly being closely monitored by a security firm that was hired by her father without her knowledge. The New York Times’ latest documentary, “Controlling Britney Spears,” which debuted on Friday highlighted these allegations through an on-camera interview with Alex Vlasov, former employee of Black Box Security. California, where Spears’ home was allegedly bugged, is a two-party consent state meaning it could be illegal for Spears’ phone to be tracked without her consen