Arjun shares Parineeti’s ‘Uunchai’ first look, actress hails gesture in ‘insecure’ world

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Arjun shares Parineeti’s ‘Uunchai’ first look, actress hails gesture in ‘insecure’ world

Parineeti Chopra is over-the-moon as her closest friend Arjun Kapoor shared the first look of her upcoming film ‘Uunchai’. The actress said that a gesture like this in an “insecure” world makes her really smile from within.

Parineeti took to her Instagram story, where she thanked Arjun in her own sweet way.

“Arjun launching my first look from Uunchai is one of those ‘moments’ in our friendship and in my life. In this insecure world, people don’t do that.

“This is a core memory that I will cherish forever. Sometimes in this crazy career, a gesture like this can make you smile, really smile from within. Love you baba. You are the best (Baaki sab phone pe),” she added.

Arjun on Sunday morning shared the first look poster of the film and captioned it: “She was my first co-star, she was my first heroine and this is her first #Rajshri film. This is to all the beautiful firsts. This one is for you Pari!

“With all heart, I bring to you, my dear friend Parineeti as Shraddha Gupta from #Uunchai! A special film by Sooraj Barjatya. See you at the movies on 11.11.22. Love and luck to Team Uunchai!”

Directed by Sooraj Barjatya, the film features Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Parineeti Chopra, Danny Denzongpa, Neena Gupta, and Sarika.

Media reports claim Nayanthara, Vignesh registered marriage six years ago

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Media reports claim Nayanthara, Vignesh registered marriage six years ago

Even as the probe into whether Tamil cinema’s celebrity couple — actress Nayanthara and director Vignesh Shivan — had violated surrogacy laws to become parents of two baby boys born earlier this month, unconfirmed media reports claimed that the couple in an affidavit had submitted that they got married six years ago.

The reports claimed that in the affidavit submitted to the Tamil Nadu Health Department, the couple said that the surrogate mother who gave birth to the children was a relative of Nayanthara and that she was based out of Dubai.

The couple is also believed to have said that they got their marriage registered six years ago.

When Vignesh Shivan, whose grand wedding with Nayanthara on June 9 this year made headlines, announced on October 9 that Nayanthara and he had turned parents, it raised eyebrows. This is because one of the conditions for a couple to avail of surrogacy is that they must have been married for five years.

Now this latest piece of information, if found factual, is bound to answer a lot of questions that were raised at the time of the birth of the twins.

Modi to open PM Kisan Samman Sammelan on Oct 17; to release funds worth Rs 16,000 cr

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Modi to open PM Kisan Samman Sammelan on Oct 17; to release funds worth Rs 16,000 cr

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate “PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022” on October 17 at Indian Agricultural Research Institute in the national capital.

During the event, the PM will release the 12th installment amount of Rs 16,000 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) through Direct Benefit Transfer.

More than 13,500 farmers from across the country and around 1500 agri startups will assemble to witness the event.

Officials said that more than one crore farmers, from various institutions, are expected to attend the event virtually. The sammelan will also witness the participation of researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders.

The Prime Minister will inaugurate 600 Pradan Mantri Kisan Samruddhi Kendras (PMKSK) under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers. Under the scheme, the fertilizer retail shops in the country will be converted into PMKSK in a phased manner. PMKSK will cater to a wide variety of needs of the farmers and provide agri-inputs (fertilizers, seeds, implements); testing facilities for soil, seeds, and fertilizers; generate awareness among farmers; provide information regarding various government schemes and ensure regular capacity building of retailers at block/ district level outlets. More than 3.3 lakh retail fertilizer shops are planned to be converted into PMKSK.

During the event, the Prime Minister will launch Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana – One Nation One Fertilizer. Under the scheme, the PM will launch Bharat Urea Bags, which will help companies market fertilizers under the single brand name “Bharat”.

Under the scheme, eligible farmer families are provided a benefit of Rs 6000 per year in three equal installments of Rs 2000 each. So far, eligible farmer families have received benefits of more than Rs 2 lakh crore under PM-KISAN.

The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Agri Startup Conclave and Exhibition. About 300 startups will showcase their innovation related to Precision Farming, Post-Harvest & Value Add Solutions, Allied Agriculture, Waste to Wealth, Mechanisation for Small Farmers, Supply Chain Management, and Argi-Logistic, among others. The platform would facilitate startups to interact with farmers, FPOs, agri-experts, corporates, etc. Startups will also share their experience and interact with other stakeholders in technical sessions.

Director Mithran is extremely intelligent: Raashi Khanna

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Director Mithran is extremely intelligent: Raashi Khanna

Actress Raashi Khanna, who plays one of the three female leads in director P.S. Mithran’s upcoming spy thriller ‘Sardar’, has called the director brilliant and a feminist.

Speaking at a press conference prior to the trailer launch event of the film, which features actor Karthi in the lead, Raashi Khanna said: “Mithran is the most amazing director I have ever worked with. He is extremely, extremely intelligent.

“I think the future of our films is in good hands if we have filmmakers like Mithran. After the narration, I was blown away by the story, the screenplay, and the way he has written his characters.

“I can say that he is a sort of a feminist the way he has written characters for all of us. So well-blended! This is a film where you are basically blending a spy thriller with a social cause. It is so difficult but he has done it and he has done such a great job.

“I am so happy I got to work with you Mithran and I really look forward to your future films I hope that I get to work with you real soon. I think you are brilliant.”

The film, which is to hit screens on October 21, features Karthi in double action — one as a spy and another as a police officer crazy about publicity.

Apart from Karthi, the film also features Chunkey Pandey, Laila, Rajisha Vijayan, and Raashi Khanna among others.

Vishnu Manchu trashes rumours claiming he had run down teaser of ‘Adipurush’

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Vishnu Manchu trashes rumours claiming he had run down teaser of ‘Adipurush’

Popular Telugu star Vishnu Manchu has trashed rumors that claimed he had come down heavily on the teaser of Prabhas-starrer Adipurush’.

Posting the picture of a rumor being spread, Vishnu Manchu on his timeline called it ‘fake news.

The actor, according to rumors being spread, had allegedly said that he felt cheated by the makers of ‘Adipurush’ and actor Prabhas.

“You got to prepare the audience. The visuals of the Adipurush teaser look cartoonish. If you don’t prepare and cheat the audience, then this is the reaction you will get, ” memes put out by rumor mongers quoted the actor as having said.

Trashing all these rumors, actor Vishnu Manchu quoted a rumor meme and said, “Fake News! As expected, some item raja trying to spread negative news just before the ‘Ginna’ release! I want nothing but the best for my darling brother Prabhas.”

‘Ginna’, which is gearing up for release shortly, has been directed by Surya and features Vishnu alongside Payal Rajput and Sunny Leone in the lead.

A one-liner on an actor turning spy got me interested in ‘Sardar’, says Karthi

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A one-liner on an actor turning spy got me interested in ‘Sardar’, says Karthi

Actor Karthi, who plays the lead in director P. S. Mithran’s upcoming spy thriller, ‘Sardar’, has disclosed that it was director P. S. Mithran’s single-line narration on how the army chose to recruit a theatre artiste and turn him into a spy that got him hooked onto the project.

Speaking at the trailer launch event of the film on Friday, actor Karthi said: “When producer Lakshman made me meet director P. S. Mithran, the latter casually narrated a one-liner to me. Mithran told me that in the eighties when the Indian government was looking to set up a team of spies, they tried to train some of those in the military to act.

“However, despite a lot of effort, those in the military couldn’t act. That was when the think tank thought, ‘Why should we strain so much? Why should we not take a theatre actor and put him in the military?’ So, a theatre artiste was recruited and a team trained him and sent him to Pakistan.

“That idea itself was stunning. A theatre artiste being converted into a spy. It was interesting. On learning about this, I asked Mithran to write the script. After a couple of revisions, Mithran came back and told me that the script had taken shape but that it had changed into a double-action script. Mithran said, ‘This story requires double action. Otherwise, it can’t be done.’ So, that was how ‘Sardar’ began.”

The film, which is to hit screens on October 21, features Karthi in double action – one as a spy and another as a police officer crazy about publicity.

Apart from Karthi, the film also features Chunkey Pandey, Laila, Rajisha Vijayan, and Raashi Khanna among others.

Music for the film has been scored by G. V. Prakash Kumar and the cinematography is by George C. Williams. Editing is by Ruben and Art direction is by Kadhir.

Salman, Katrina’s ‘Tiger 3’ now pushed to Diwali 2023 release

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Salman, Katrina’s ‘Tiger 3’ now pushed to Diwali 2023 release

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan on Saturday announced that the third installment of his ‘Tiger franchise has a new release date. The film will hit the theatres on Diwali 2023 now.

Announcing the same, Salman tweeted: “Tiger has a new date… Diwali 2023 it is! Celebrate #Tiger3 with #YRF50 only on a big screen near you. Releasing in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. #katrinakaif #ManeeshSharma.”

He also shared a glimpse of himself from the film. In the photo, only the eye of the actor and his wrist were visible as the rest of his face was hidden behind a scarf.

Helmed by Maneesh Sharma, ‘Tiger 3’ will feature Salman and Katrina Kaif. The movie will also feature a cameo by Shah Rukh Khan, who will reprise his role of ‘Pathaan’. The actioner reportedly stars Emraan Hashmi as the antagonist.

Dhanush, Prabhas shower praise on Kannada film ‘Kantara’

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Dhanush, Prabhas shower praise on Kannada film ‘Kantara’

Tamil star Dhanush and Telugu star Prabhas are the latest to have showered praise on director Rishab Shetty’s critically acclaimed Kannada film, ‘Kantara’.

While Dhanush took to Twitter to express his appreciation for the film calling it ‘Mindblowing’, Prabhas took to Instagram to register that he had watched the film a second time.

Dhanush said, ” ‘Kantara’…A Mind blowing!! A must-watch… Rishab Shetty, you should be very proud of yourself. Congratulations Hombale Films. Keep pushing the boundaries. A big hug to all the actors and technicians in the film. God bless.”

Prabhas said, “Watched ‘Kantara’ for the second time, and what an extraordinary experience it has been! Great concept and a thrilling climax. A must-watch film in theatres!!!”

The film features Rishab Shetty and Sapthami Gowda as the lead and has been written and directed by Rishab Shetty himself.

Produced by Vijay Kiragandur, ‘Kantara’ has music by B Ajaneesh Loknath.

Princess Diana cuts a lonely figure in ‘The Crown’ Season 5 first look

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Princess Diana cuts a lonely figure in ‘The Crown’ Season 5 first look

The first look of ‘The Crown’ Season 5 featuring a brand new cast has been revealed by streaming giant Netflix.

The stills show a lonely-looking Princess Diana played by Elizabeth Debicki, taking over from Emma Corrin in the previous season, clad in a sparkly gown as she heads into a glamorous evening engagement, her shoulders hunched and head bowed, reports Variety.

In another image, Prince Charles played by Dominic West, who replaces Josh O’Connor from seasons 3 and 4 and his mistress Camilla Parker Bowles played by Olivia Williams, who steps into Emerald Fennell’s shoes are beaming while huddling together outdoors as they appear to watch a fireworks display.

In another, happier, photograph, however, Diana and Charles are pictured together on a speedboat vacationing with their young sons Prince William and Prince Harry.

“That’s the amazing thing about playing these people at this time because, in the journey of ‘The Crown’ so far out of all the seasons, this is the most visual content we have of the Royal Family,” Debicki told Netflix’s fansite Tudum, who first revealed the images.

“In the ’90s, everything had started to be filmed, and also it was the birth of the 24-hour news cycle so there’s just this incredible amount of content that we have access to. Diana was the most photographed person in the world at that time. As an actor, you open the portal and this huge tsunami of information comes at you. I happily swam around in it.”

West added: “I think people understand because the cast has changed every two seasons, that this is not an imitation. This is an evoking of a character. That’s really where the show lives: in the imagined conversations of their private life, which is something that no one knows.”

“I think that’s what it gets a lot of criticism for. How can you know what they talk about in their private lives? The obvious answer is we don’t, but we have an incredible writer, a dramatist, who imagines based on exhaustive research, and that’s really part of the fascination of the show.”

There is also a shot of Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II herself, apparently in Scotland, alongside her husband Prince Philip (Jonathan Pryce), with both wearing signature red tartan. Staunton takes over the role of monarch and matriarch from Olivia Colman, who played Her Majesty in the third and fourth seasons of the show, while Pryce replaces Tobias Menzies.

In the series’ first two seasons, Claire Foy played a young Queen in the first two decades of her reign while Matt Smith played Prince Philip.

One of the conceits of ‘The Crown’ is that the cast is replaced every two seasons to mark the passing of time. Each season covers approximately one decade of the royal family’s life.

Season 5, which will be released in one go on Netflix on November 9, will take viewers through the late 1980s and early 1990s, during one of the royal family’s most difficult decades.

1992, which the Queen famously described as her “annus horribilis” saw three of her four children separate or divorce their spouses while Windsor Castle suffered from a catastrophic fire.

‘The Crown’ is currently shooting its sixth and purportedly final season, which is believed to cover Diana’s death in 1997.

‘Kantara’ hitmaker Rishab Shetty on how he juggled acting with direction

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‘Kantara’ hitmaker Rishab Shetty on how he juggled acting with direction

With the Kannada movie ‘Kantara’ scoring big at the box office and taking other markets by storm, the southern film industry continues its winning streak in the pan-India market. But what sets ‘Kantara’ apart from other recent southern blockbusters like ‘Pushpa’ or ‘RRR’, is its refreshing take on the age-old conflict between man and nature.

“The human-nature conflict is present all over the world. This conflict is present ever since humans appeared on the scene. This is what I set out to tell,” the movie’s director and lead actor Rishab Shetty told to media.

After bringing Kannada audiences in droves to theatres, ‘Kantara’ is repeating its success story in other languages too. Rishab Shetty confessed that while he knew he had a winner on his hands, he definitely did not anticipate the scale of success it clocked.

“I have always strongly believed that the more local we go, the more rooted our stories are, the more universal they become.”

Interestingly, the story of the movie has its genesis in a real-life incident that happened thirty years ago in his hometown. Shetty stumbled upon the seed of his story in the course of a random conversation he had about organic farming with his friend during the Covid lockdown. Locking the subject immediately, he delved into his own memories from his younger days, and ‘Kantara’ was born.

“In the coastal Karnataka region, agricultural land is not merely land, it involves divinity. Every aspect of life is associated with that earth. I looked at agricultural land as a bridge between man, god, and beliefs. I felt that it’s also important to tell the outside world about our culture and traditions,” Rishab explained.

The movie is also from the Hombale Films banner which has produced the hugely successful KGF series, starring Yash.

After making his presence felt with interesting movies made on modest budgets, Rishab Shetty is happy that ‘Kantara’ which was made on a relatively high budget has made its mark at the box office.

But acting and directing the movie certainly put him under pressure, he confessed.
“Directing a scene and jumping in to enact my role was certainly tough. But I never let the others sense it. Looking back I don’t think I can go through it again.”

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