Kamal Haasan reaches ‘Indian 2’ sets at 5 a.m., plays a 90-yr-old, reveals Rakul Preet Singh

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Kamal Haasan reaches ‘Indian 2’ sets at 5 a.m., plays a 90-yr-old, reveals Rakul Preet Singh

There are very few actors who can come close to Ulaga Nayagan, and Kamal Haasan when it comes to passion and dedication. The actor who is busy with the filming of ‘Indian 2’ reaches on set at least 5 hours before the role time even at the age of 68. The reason for the same is the longer prep time because of the prosthetics.

Actress Rakul Preet Singh, who is sharing the screen with him in the film, told ‘Free Press Journal’, “I have to tell you like Hindustani, he has prosthetics in this film too. He is playing a 90-year-old character in this film. The prosthetic makeup takes four to five hours. He reaches at 5 a.m. so that he is on the sets by 10 a.m.”

She further mentioned that the veteran actor has been a huge part of Indian cinema and nobody knows the landscape better than him, “Removing the prosthetic makeup takes two hours and it’s so hot in Chennai but he does not care. I think that’s a different generation. I think in 100 years, he has been part of cinema for more than 60 years. More than 75 percent of the time he has existed, he has been part of cinema. Nobody knows cinema better than him”.

Kashika Kapoor makes her B’wood debut with Pradip Khairwar’s rom-com

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Kashika Kapoor makes her B’wood debut with Pradip Khairwar’s rom-com

Actress Kashika Kapoor, who was seen in the web series ‘The Vibe Hunters, is all set to make her Bollywood debut with director Pradip Khairwair’s next film, a romantic comedy.

She said: “Finally, now that I am able to speak about it and by the grace of Ganpati Bappa, I am ready to begin working on my first Bollywood movie. My movie is scheduled to start shooting by the end of next week, and I am beyond excited about the chance. I’ve always pictured myself acting in my first Bollywood movie at the age of 20, and with this movie, my dream is finally coming true.”

“We took a lot of time to understand and develop each aspect of my personality for this part. For my role, I have been attending workshops constantly, and it has been a fascinating experience,” she added.

Pradeep is known for films such as ‘Sarkar 3’, ‘Blind Love’, and many others, and is now coming up with another project which is still untitled.

“The movies will cover a very delicate subject which is girl education with a strong message that will be sent to young people, but the story will also take many unexpected turns. I will be sharing the screen with Anuj Saini and I am really excited about it,” said Kashika.

The actress visited the Siddhi Vinayak temple to seek blessings and said that she hopes to get positive feedback for her upcoming film.

“Every actor in the business always hopes to star in a movie about a subject that will gain more fame. However, I am making my big Bollywood debut with a movie that has such a strong message, and for that, I am truly grateful and thankful to my director and the entire team. Making a big debut under Pradeep sir’s guidance is something that I am really looking forward to,” she concluded.

Rashmika reacts after ‘Kantara’ director’s fans want her banned from Kannada films

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Rashmika reacts after ‘Kantara’ director’s fans want her banned from Kannada films

Actress Rashmika Mandanna has reacted to demands of banning her from the Kannada film industry for looking down on the production house which launched her.

“I only love them. Rest is up to them,” she said when reporters asked for her response to the demand to ban her from the Kannada film industry.

‘Kantara’ fame director and actor Rishab Shetty had launched Rashmika Mandanna with his first venture as a director in the hit ‘Kirik Party’ movie.

Rakshit Shetty, the friend of Rishab Shetty of ‘Charlie 777’ fame, was the hero of the movie. Rashmika and Rakshit Shetty fell in love and got engaged. Later, Rashmika got a breakthrough in the Telugu film industry and went on to become a successful actress.

The couple called off their engagement citing incompatibility. Recently, when asked about her launch, Rashmika didn’t even take the name of the production house or the director. She gestured with fingers that “this production house approached me and they were heads over heels for having me in the project.”

Rishab Shetty had made his displeasure clear in an interview that he doesn’t like heroines who use gestures to recall the production house which launched them.

Fans of Rishab Shetty and Rakshit Shetty are demanding that she should be banned for looking down on the Kannada film industry.

Ranveer oozes energy in ‘Current Laga Re’ track from Rohit Shetty’s ‘Cirkus’

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Ranveer oozes energy in ‘Current Laga Re’ track from Rohit Shetty’s ‘Cirkus’

The song ‘Current Laga Re’ from the upcoming Ranveer Singh-starrer ‘Cirkus’ was launched on Thursday at a multiplex in the Andheri area of Mumbai.

The song, which has the potential to become a superhit and to play at parties during the holiday season, has been composed jointly by Lijo George and DJ Chetas. It features Ranveer’s wife Deepika Padukone in a special appearance donning Tamil ethnic wear. Ranveer as usual is at his energetic best as he can lend a whole different vibe to the song with his moves.

It starts off with a traditional Tamil melody on the lines of ‘Titli’ from the Deepika-starrer 2013 release ‘Chennai Express’. It then progresses into a full-blown dance number with thumping beats arranged over a Tamil folk percussion pattern.

The Tamil influences are visible with the use of words like ‘lungi’ in the lyrics, a prominent nadaswaram section, and of course the Tamil rap lyrics penned by Hari. The song has been crooned by Nakash Aziz who has tracks like ‘Saree Ke Fall Sa’, ‘Radio’, ‘Tukur Tukur’, and several others to his credit. Dhvani Bhanushali, Jonita Gandhi, and Lijo George have also lent their voices to the song.

‘Cirkus’ directed by Rohit Shetty is releasing in cinemas on December 23, 2022.

Bhumi: ‘The journey to where I am today has taken time, but I have no regrets’

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Bhumi: ‘The journey to where I am today has taken time, but I have no regrets’

Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar, who is awaiting the release of ‘Govinda Naam Mera’, has shared that her upcoming cinematic choices – the films and the characters – are a reflection of her belief system.

Elaborating further, the actress said: “My upcoming film choices and the characters I play in them are a reflection of my belief system and goal as an artiste to portray women well on screen. I enjoy choosing scripts that let me disrupt the content landscape. I will continue to do the same in the near future.”

She is one of the busiest actors in B-town with 5 releases lined up for next year. These titles include ‘Bheed’, ‘Afwaah’, ‘The Lady Killer’, ‘Bhakshak’ and Mudassar Aziz’s next movie.

Sharing her excitement, the actress said: “It feels amazing to be one of the most prolific actors in the Hindi film industry today and I’m proud that I have been able to reach here through my hard work and determination. Being a complete outsider to Bollywood, the journey to be where I’m today, has taken a bit of time for sure but honestly, I have no regrets.”

She further mentioned that her journey makes her the artiste that she is today and she couldn’t be happier that today’s top filmmakers trust her to deliver on their vision.

The actress seems to be enjoying the pressure of back-to-back releases as she said: “Ever since I made my debut with ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’, I have relished the challenge of playing women characters that have ambitions, desires, and strength. I feel blessed and fortunate that I have seven films in the next year in which I play various shades of women.”

“Films like ‘Bheed’, ‘Afwaah’, ‘The Lady Killer’, ‘Bhakshak’ and Mudassar Aziz’s next movie, ‘Govinda Naam Mera’ and another announced untitled film, will reflect the fact that I have been able to accomplish this.”

These films will allow her to showcase fascinatingly strong women in cinema: “This conscious choice, to be an actor who showcases different sides of fiercely independent women, has also given me a chance to work with my favorite filmmakers and co-stars. I have had a lot of fun shooting for these films.”

Bhumi’s next release – ‘Govinda Naam Mera’ will land on OTT on December 16.

Malaika Arora hints at trying her hands at stand-up comedy

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Malaika Arora hints at trying her hands at stand-up comedy

Diva Malaika Arora has no qualms about trying her hand at unique things and says she wants to take up stand-up comedy and challenge herself.

Malaika said: “Well, with regards to Films, scripts, etc, I’m still unsure whether I want to go down that road yet or not and whether I want to take that plunge… But one thing that really stuck with me was the stand-up part.”

She added: “Sumukhi and I had loads of conversations, and exchanged multiple voice notes and late-night voice recordings. She gave me homework and I practiced it in front of the mirror. You know, if you have to be a stand-up comic, you should be ready to laugh at yourself, the joke at yourself, and touch upon topics that you may not be comfortable with. That’s what I did and I am glad I made this decision and took up this challenge.”

Malaika makes her digital debut with ‘Moving In With Malaika’ on Disney+ Hotstar. She is set to give fans access to her life through unfiltered conversations.

Hema Malini reminisces about working with Rajesh Khanna in ‘Mehbooba’

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Hema Malini reminisces about working with Rajesh Khanna in ‘Mehbooba’

Veteran actress-politician Hema Malini remembered working with Rajesh Khanna in ‘Mehbooba’ when a contestant of the ‘Indian Idol 13’ sang a song from the said movie.

She said: “With every artist, the art remains immortal. I would be overwhelmed if my two daughters, Esha and Ahana, follow all my traditions and try to make these traditions immortal. I remember when Rajesh Khanna Ji and I were shooting some sequence of the ‘Mehbooba’ movie, this sizzling song (‘Mere naina sawan bhaado’) came directly from the recording studio, and Shakti Samata Ji was so impressed that he called us to listen to the song. Everyone was so excited that R.D. Burman Ji also landed in the studio that day.”

The 74-year-old actress is called Bollywood’s ‘Dream Girl and she has given a number of hits including ‘Seeta Aur Geeta’, ‘Sanyasi’, ‘Dharmatama’, ‘Pratigya’, ‘Sholay’, ‘Trishul’, ‘Shrafat’, ‘Naya Zamana’, ‘Prem Nagar’, ‘Mehbooba’, and so on. In 1992, she also produced and directed the film ‘Dil Aashna Hai’, starring Divya Bharti and Shah Rukh Khan.

Hema will be seen gracing the show along with her daughter Esha Deol for the ‘Dream Girl Special’ episode.

When other contestants performed on different tracks from Hema’s films, contestant Navdeep Wadali, who is the grandson of the most popular Sufi singer and qawwal Puranchand Wadali chose to sing ‘Mere Naina Saawan Bhado’ which is a classical-based song.

After listening to him, Hema shared: “I feel overwhelmed to know that you belong to the family of the well-known and respected Wadali brothers, and it’s great that you are taking the legacy of your tradition forward”.

Puranchand Wadali and Pyarelal Wadali are known as Wadali Brothers from Amritsar, Punjab. Their Sufi composition and qawwali are famous globally.

She added: “I have heard a lot of junior talents on different reality shows. You people have made your name from this stage; thus, move forward in life and do your best; best wishes to you.”

Vishal Dadlani, Neha Kakkar, and Himesh Reshammiya are judging the ‘Indian Idol 13’. The singing reality show airs on Sony Entertainment Television.

Cate Blanchett wraps up Warwick Thornton’s ‘The New Boy’

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Cate Blanchett wraps up Warwick Thornton’s ‘The New Boy’

Hollywood star Cate Blanchett has wrapped up shooting for ‘The New Boy’, a drama film by Australian Indigenous filmmaker Warwick Thornton.

Blanchett takes both a starring role and a producer credit in the film, reports Variety.

Set in 1940s Australia, ‘The New Boy is the story of a nine-year-old Aboriginal orphan boy (portrayed by newcomer Aswan Reid) who arrives in the dead of night at a remote monastery, run by a renegade nun (Blanchett). There his presence disturbs the delicately balanced world in a story of spiritual struggle and the cost of survival.

Other established names in the cast include Deborah Mailman and Wayne Blair. An ensemble of new faces including Shane Brady, Tyrique Brady, Laiken Woolmington, Kailem Miller, Kyle Miller, Tyzailin Roderick, and Tyler Spencer round out the cast.

Thornton is one of Australia’s most celebrated filmmakers. His ‘Samson And Delilah’ won the Camera d’Or for best first film at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. His “Sweet Country” won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival and the Platform Prize at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2017.

Tubelight! Akshay Kumar’s first look from ‘Chhatrapati Shivaji’ film gets trolled

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Tubelight! Akshay Kumar’s first look from ‘Chhatrapati Shivaji’ film gets trolled

Fans of Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar may have another reason to rejoice, as his look from his upcoming Marathi movie ‘Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat was unveiled on Tuesday after he started the film shoot in Mumbai, but the first look is getting trolled because of one visible glitch.

The shot which tracks Akshay essaying Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj also shows a chandelier in the frame. Now, here’s the catch. The chandelier has light bulbs installed throughout its rim. The reason behind the trolling is that bulbs were invented much after the tenure of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who ruled from 1630 to 1680.

One user commented, “What was the cinematographer even thinking while lighting up that scene.” Another wrote, “The focus puller missed that by light’ years.”

Then there’s one user who wrote, “They’re making a period film and they messed up with the timeline. Some research would be good.”

The good thing is that the makers can take a cue from social media and rectify the mistake in production provided they are open to feedback from the audience for whom they’re making the film.

Rana Daggubati, Siddhu Jonnalagadda launch first single from ‘Das Ka Dhamki’

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Rana Daggubati, Siddhu Jonnalagadda launch first single from ‘Das Ka Dhamki’

Tollywood hero Vishwak Sen essays the lead role, besides directing his maiden pan-India film ‘Das Ka Dhamki’. The film is presently in the post-production phase.

The music promotions of the movie with a foot-tapping number saw stars Rana Daggubati and Siddhu Jonnalagadda lending a hand with the launch of the first single.

While Rana Daggubati launched the Hindi version of the song – Almost Dil Ka Patha Mila, Siddhu Jonnalagadda unveiled the Telugu song – Almost Padipoyindhe Pilla. The tune is scored by Leon James and set to stylish visuals that have been shot in some exotic locations.

Vishwak Sen’s dance moves and Nivetha Pethuraj’s add a glam touch to the song. Leon James and Adithya RK’s lively vocals complement Poorna Chari’s catchy lyrics. Amitabh Verma penned the lyrics for the Hindi version, while the vocals were by Nakash Aziz, alongside Leon James.

The film’s theatrical trailer recently presented Vishwak Sen in a role with different shades.

Being produced by Karate Raju under Vanmaye Creations and Vishwaksen Cinemas banners, Nivetha Pethuraj is the heroine. Prasanna Kumar Bezawada penned dialogues for the movie.

The film has cinematography handled by Dinesh K Babu, whereas Leon James scores the music and Anwar Ali is the editor.

Rao Ramesh, Hyper Aadi, Rohini, and Prithviraj are the other prominent cast of the movie which will release in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi languages. Das Ka Dhamki will hit the screens worldwide on February 17, 2023.

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