A.R. Rahman: Docu-feature was unexplored territory for me, until now

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A.R. Rahman: Docu-feature was unexplored territory for me, until now

Oscar-winning music director A.R. Rahman says creating music for a docu-feature was an ‘unexplored’ space for him until now, as he has composed the music for Netflix’s upcoming ‘House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths’.

The docu-feature traces the mystery behind Delhi’s infamous Burari deaths, where 11 members across three generations of a family were found dead under strange circumstances in their house in Delhi.

Directed by Leena Yadav and Anubhav Chopra, the original score of the docu-series is composed and produced by Rahman.

Rahman said, “Collaborating with Leena Yadav ji on House Of Secrets was a unique experience for me. Since the docu-series concerns a sensitive, complex issue, it required a distinct, nuanced musical approach — enigmatic yet gripping. I am glad to have worked on such a project, which so far has been unexplored territory for me.”

Leena, earlier known for making films like ‘Shabd’, ‘Parched’, ‘Rajma Chawal’ – shares her experience of working with the iconic music director.

She said, “A.R. Rahman coming on board to design the score of the series was like an endorsement to the relevance and urgency of exploring this case. Working with Rahman Sir on ‘House of secrets’ has been an extremely enriching experience for me as a filmmaker. It’s such a joy when you find a collaboration that not only elevates the storytelling but also teaches you many lessons along the way.”

“I think the music that Rahman Sir scored has given the series not just a mood, but also an enormous emotional depth. I find it very difficult to be articulate about music – it’s emotional, a feeling. And yet he would understand and translate it into stirring soundscapes. Having a great artiste like him leave his footprints on our telling of this complex case has been an honour,” Leena further added.

Releasing on October 8, ‘House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths’ shows different stages of the investigation, bringing forth striking and unexpected revelations.

‘The Boss Baby 2: Family Business’ to release on Oct 8 in India

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‘The Boss Baby 2: Family Business’ to release on Oct 8 in India

Animated movie ‘The Boss Baby 2: Family Business’ is scheduled to release in India on October 8.

The film is a sequel to the 2017 film ‘The Boss Baby’, which starred Alec Baldwin as the title character.

Like its predecessor, the new film, directed by Tom McGrath and written by Michael McCullers, will see Baldwin reprise his role as the title character.

‘Boss Baby 2’ will see the return of Lisa Kudrow and Jimmy Kimmel as their respective characters.

It will also feature new voices to the cast, with James Marsden replacing Maguire’s character, and Jeff Goldblum as the voice of Dr Erwin Armstrong.

The movie will be released in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

Animated film ‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ to release on Oct 29 in India

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Animated film ‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ to release on Oct 29 in India

Animated comedy adventure film ‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ is all set to release in India on October 29.

The film is a touching and hilarious look at the budding friendship between a boy and his faulty robot.

‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ features the voices of famed comic actor Zach Galifianakis, Jack Dylan Grazer, Oscar winner Olivia Colman, Ed Helms, Justice Smith, Rob Delaney, Kylie Cantrall, Ricardo Hurtado, Marcus Scribner and Thomas Barbusca.

The film is directed by Pixar veteran Jean-Philippe Vine and Sarah Smith with Octavio Rodriguez co-directing. Liam Payne (of One Direction fame) will also have his new single ‘Sunshine’ as part of the film.

The film tells the story of Barney, a socially awkward middle-schooler and Ron, his new walking, talking, digitally-connected device, which is supposed to be his “Best Friend out of the Box.”

Siddharth shares cryptic post after Samantha, Naga Chaitanya’s separation news

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Siddharth shares cryptic post after Samantha, Naga Chaitanya’s separation news

Actor Siddharth shared a cryptic post on social media on “cheaters” after actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya announced their separation.

Siddharth’s post talked about cheaters. He took to Twitter and wrote: “One of the first lessons I learnt from a teacher in school… ‘Cheaters never prosper’. What’s yours?”

Siddharth and Samantha were reportedly in a relationship in 2013. The two never confirmed the same.

However, the cryptic note did not go down well with many social media users.

One wrote: “Have you heard of the phrase ‘below the belt’ @Actor_Siddharth? I really wish that your teacher had taught you that. It’s okay though. How long could you have masqueraded as a supposedly progressive person and a #feminist! Forget Samantha, I don’t think anyone should be with you.”

“That’s why she prospered more than you and Chaitanya Akkineni. #ChaySam,” said another.

One netizen said: “Age doesn’t define Maturity Clearly.”

A user tagged the tweet as “Such a low”.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu Akkineni and Naga Chaitanya, son of Telugu superstar Nagarjuna, ended weeks of speculation and announced their separation after four years of marriage on October 2.

The couple, popularly known as ChaySam, confirmed the news in an official statement from Naga Chaitanya, shared by Samantha.

They requested their fans and media to allow them privacy.

Samantha and Naga Chaitanya got married in Goa in 2017.

Tollywood’s dream couple Samantha, Naga Chaitanya announce separation

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Tollywood’s dream couple Samantha, Naga Chaitanya announce separation

Star couple and Internet favourites Samantha Ruth Prabhu Akkineni and Naga Chaitanya, son of Telugu superstar Nagarjuna, have ended weeks of speculation and announced their separation after four years of marriage.

The couple, popularly known as ChaySam, confirmed the news in an official statement from Naga Chaitanya, shared by Samantha, which they released on Saturday. They requested their fans and media to allow them privacy.

In the statement addressed to “our well-wishers”, Naga Chaitanya said: “After much deliberation and thought, Sam and I have decided to part ways as husband and wife to pursue our own paths. We are fortunate to have a friendship of over a decade that was the very core of our relationship which we believe will always hold a special bond between us.”

The couple were first seen together in Gautham Menon’s iconic 2010 Telugu movie, ‘Ye Maaya Chesave’.

Naga Chaitanya added in the shared statement: “We request our fans, well-wishers and the media to support us during this difficult time and give us the privacy we need to move on. Thanking you for your support.”

The buzz about the marriage disintegrating had intensified last month after Samantha dropped ‘Akkineni’ from her name on her Twitter account, but neither addressed the rumours head-on. Samantha and Naga Chaitanya got married in Goa in 2017.

Elnaaz Norouzi of ‘Sacred Games’ to star alongside Glenn Close in ‘Tehran’ Season 2

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Elnaaz Norouzi of ‘Sacred Games’ to star alongside Glenn Close in ‘Tehran’ Season 2

Actress Elnaaz Norouzi will be seen sharing screen space with Oscar nominated actress Glenn Close in the second season of the drama series ‘Tehran’, which will air on Apple TV+.

Elnaaz is shooting for the same in Athens, Greece. Details about her character are still under wraps.

The first season of the Israeli show was nominated for an International Emmy alongside the Indian series ‘Aarya’ among many others.

Speaking about it, the actress said: “It is a pinch-me moment for me. I am proud to be associated with an Apple TV+ and Emmy-nominated series. More than that, it is an honour to be part of a project with Glenn Close.”

She added: “I remember when I saw season 1 I told myself, you should have been part of this series – so I put it out there in the universe and here we are! I cannot reveal much about it, but I am sure the audience is going to love it as much as they did the first season.”

According to deadline.com, ‘Tehran’ tells the story of Mossad agent Tamar Rabinyan (Niv Sultan), who goes deep undercover on a dangerous mission in Tehran that places her and everyone around her in jeopardy.

Meanwhile, in Bollywood, Elnaaz is gearing up for the release of her upcoming thriller ‘Sangeen’ opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

Sonakshi, Amaal Mallik all set to appear on ‘Dance Deewane’

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Sonakshi, Amaal Mallik all set to appear on ‘Dance Deewane’

Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha, singer, lyricist and music composer Raashi Sood, singer Amaal Mallik and actress Jasmin Bhasin will be seen as celebrity guests on the dance reality show, ‘Dance Deewane’. The judges of this show Madhuri Dixit, Tushar Kalia and Dharmesh Yelande have been looking at all the performances but what caught the attention of everyone was the act by contestants Soochna and Vaishnavi.

They enacted the story of dancer, singer and Tamasha (a traditional form of theatre) artist Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar. She was born in 1935 in the city of Pandharpur, Maharashtra. The most notable story of her life that is enacted by Soochna and Vaishnavi is when she was nine months pregnant and during the performance she went backstage and delivered the baby, cut the umbilical cord with a stone and joined the performance. All the judges and contestants shower them with appreciation. Madhuri Dixit says: “One true story, I salute Vithabai.”

Contestants Piyush and Rupesh will give a power-packed performance to the ‘Meri Bebasi’ song from ‘Rockstar’. Sonakshi Sinha appreciates saying: “It seems to me as if I am watching a movie.” Aman and Yogesh will leave everyone rolling on the floor with their humorous performance as they become Dharmesh and Tushar’s son respectively.

‘Dance Deewane’ airs on COLORS.

Tiger Shroff: Hrithik has been an idol, inspiration to me

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Tiger Shroff: Hrithik has been an idol, inspiration to me

Action star Tiger Shroff is a big fan of Hrithik Roshan and he said that the Bollywood star is an idol and inspiration for him.

Tiger shared screen space with Hrithik in the film ‘War’, which completed two years of its release on Saturday.

Tiger said: “Hrithik has been an idol and inspiration to me. I was thrilled to have not only gotten a chance to work with him but also dance along with him.

“His discipline and dedication to the craft is what legends are made of and I learnt so much each day I spent with him. It was my wish to share the screen with him and ‘War’ fulfilled that so I will always be grateful to everyone for making that happen for me.”

Tiger played the role of an intelligent undercover operative Khalid and he defied gravity to pull off death-defying stunts in the film, directed by Siddharth Anand.

Talking about the film, Anand said that his intention with aWar’ was to raise the bar in action and stunts in Hindi cinema.

“To make spectacle action films and my attempt in the last 5-7 years, seven years actually since ‘Bang Bang’, has been to create benchmark action films like WAR and to fill that void has been my endeavour.”

The film also starred Vaani Kapoor, who was seen playing the love interest of Hrithik in the movie.

Vaani said: “I believe with every film, one discovers a new dimension to themselves. You gain experience, new learnings and observations as an artiste. It helps build a better foundation for future work.

“I do feel till date, I’ve been blessed with some of the most beautiful songs in my filmography be it ‘Gulabi’, ‘Nashe si chad gayi’ or’Ghungroo’.”

Vaani also spoke about her chemistry with Hrithik in the film.

She said: “I’m happy it was perceived that way. Hrithik’s phenomenal in whatever he does, be it acting or dance. A very self-aware individual, hardworking and an intelligent artist. I’m just grateful to have had the opportunity to share the screen space with him.

“It’s been an honour and a delight to share the screen with him. Hopefully, next time, given the opportunity, I will work even harder so I can perform half as good as he does.”

Aparna Mishra to appear in new episode of ‘Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya’

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Aparna Mishra to appear in new episode of ‘Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya’

Actress Aparna Mishra of ‘Kumkum Bhagya’ fame plays a young girl named ‘Nazm’ in the upcoming episode of TV series ‘Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya’. The actress says it is her belief in love that made her come on board.

The story of the new episode titled ‘Nazm’ revolves around an unusual love story of a young couple Nazm and Toofan. While both fall in love with each other, Toofan starts to have doubts over Nazm’s character. What follows is the pair getting separated due to Nazm’s uncle, Mr Khan, who wanted to earn money through her and ends up killing her father. Despite a lot of struggles and problems, it will be interesting to see if Nazm and Toofan reunite?

Talking about the show, Aparna said, “It was my belief in love that made me say yes and want to be a part of ‘Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya’s upcoming episode Nazm. I play the role of Nazm, an 18-year-old girl, who falls in love with a DJ and confesses her love after a lot of trouble. It’s a character, who wears her heart on her sleeve, which is why I could relate to her so well. I am grateful to my fans and audience who has been always supporting me in every step. I hope you love Nazm too.”

‘Tujhse Hai Raabta’ fame Sidharth Dhanda is playing the character of Toofan.

Sidharth said, “Being a romantic person in real life, I always wanted to do some romantic, intense love stories that are filled with emotion. I am grateful that I got to be a part of the show as this was the perfect one for me. I really love the way this show illustrates love stories from a different angle that the audience manages to relate with. I had a great time on the sets working alongside Aparna and a very talented crew.”

The episode releases on September 2 on Zing.

Shilpa Shetty, Tabu recall their 25-year friendship

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Shilpa Shetty, Tabu recall their 25-year friendship

During the Sunday episode of ‘Super Dancer: Chapter 4’, celebrity guest and Bollywood actress Tabu will be seen complimenting the acts and also entertaining everyone with her dance moves. In conversation with judges Shilpa Shetty Kundra and Geeta Kapur, it is revealed that Shilpa and Tabu have been friends for about 25 years.

Showing the duo some images from their time shooting, both Shilpa and Tabu walked down memory lane and spoke about how their friendship progressed and flourished over the years. Shilpa revealed on the show that she and Tabu became friends when Shilpa asked for a bottle of shampoo from Tabu on the sets of Shilpa Shetty’s film ‘Gambler’ and Tabu’s set ‘Vijaypath’ at Kudremukh waterfalls.

This incidentally happened because apparently Shilpa Shetty did not foresee that they would be shooting in a jungle where she would not have such necessities available at hand. From then on, their relationship with each other grew stronger.

Shilpa Shetty Kundra said: “Our films, maybe none of the pictures celebrated the silver jubilee but our friendship did, it’s been over 25 years.”

Tabu also joined in with a story about their friendship on the sets of ‘Tarkeeb’ which was being shot on the hills of Pachmarhi. She said: “There would have been eating competitions with each other, packing in bowls after bowls of gulab jamun and kheer.”

After the shoot ended, apparently Tabu had to go perform somewhere but she could not fit in her outfits. “I had to perform right at that time! Nothing was fitting me because I had put on some 12 kgs!” Tabu then revealed that after eating she used to go to sleep while Milind Soman and Shilpa Shetty went and exercised for hours.

Shilpa Shetty also said that on sets the trio of them, Milind Soman, Tabu and herself were called “the three musketeers”.

“She is the most clean hearted and the most amazing person that I have known”, said Tabu about Shilpa Shetty.

‘Super Dancer Chapter 4’ airs on Sony Entertainment Television.

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