Sushant Singh Rajput’s unfortunate death has not only brought back the insider vs outsider debate in Bollywood but also other unfair practices of the film industry.

Actor Abhay Deol took to Instagram on Friday to call out Bollywood award shows.Explaining how ‘shamelessly’ the award function works, the actor gave an example of his own film ‘Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara’ which was directed by Zoya Akhtar and featured Hrithik Roshan and Farhan Akhtar along with Deol.

The actor spoke about how he along with co-actor Farhan Akhtar got “demoted” at several award functions for their work in the hit film ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’.

“`Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara`, released in 2011. Need to chant this title to myself everyday nowadays! Also a great watch when anxious or stressed.

“I would like to mention that almost all the award functions demoted me and Farhan from main leads, and nominated us as `supporting actors`. Hrithik and Katrina were nominated as `actors in a leading role`. So by the industry`s own logic, this was a film about a man and a woman falling in love, with the man supported by his friends for whatever decisions he takes,” Deol wrote.

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Konidela princess Niharika is all set to get hitched to Hyderabad-based business professional Chaitanya Jonnalagadda in August. Meanwhile, two different stories about how both Niharika and Chaitanya met with each other have been in circulation for the last couple of days.

The first story is that Niharika and Chaitanya knew each other through common friends since 2017. Apparently, it’s Niharika who proposed to Chaitanya on Valentine’s Day earlier this year. Around 10 days ago, Chaitanya’s parents visited Naga Babu’s house to discuss the young couple’s marriage.

Another story that’s doing the rounds is that both Konidela and Jonnalagadda families have been friends from a long time. In fact, Naga Babu’s and Chiranjeevi’s father Konidela Venkateswara Rao and Chaitanya’s father Prabhakar Rao’s father were good friends.

The latest buzz in the T-town circles is that it was Chiranjeevi who met with Chaitanya’s parents and formed the alliance. A big fat wedding is being planned this year end or in February next year.

Sushant Singh Rajput’s tragic death left Bollywood shocked with heart-felt tributes pouring in from those who worked with the actor and Kedarnath writer Kanika Dhillon is one among them. Ms Dhillon gave us an insight into Sushant Singh Rajput as an actor as was seen on set, writing about his dedication not only towards his craft but also towards a film. Kanika Dhillon wrote that Sushant had added notes and ideas to the script of Kedarnath, converting the original 100-page script into 300-pages of material.

“I noticed that my 100 page script of Kedarnath had swollen into a 300 page novel as I saw Sushant carrying it. I asked him ‘What have you done? Added scenes to it?’ He smiled earnestly and simply said – ‘I made my notes and attached them. I read scenes every day and find a new meaning – a new take and I add it to the page’.”

In her post, Kanika Dhillon added that what defined Sushant as an actor was “sheer hardwork and relentless focus”: “I’d never seen such dedication or method applied to this craft before. All actors have their ways that work for them – but sheer hardwork and relentless focus was his. I felt acutely aware of every word I wrote in that script… cos I was aware Sushant would be reading it over and over and toiling over it to bring forth the best interpretation of the written words effortlessly.”

Directed by Abhishek Kapoor, 2018 film Kedarnath was set against the backdrop of the 2013 Kedarnath floods, in which 4,000 people died and thousands went missing. Sushant Singh Rajput was cast as a Muslim porter named Mansoor, who died in a landslide but managed to save Mukku, his love interest, played by Sara Ali Khan. Referring to Sushant’s character in Kedarnath, Ms Dhillon wrote: “I make sense of you going away just like Mansoor did – Mansoor who left us all – too soon- with a disarming smile – with an unfinished love story that somehow was complete in his head… and so did you.”

Filmmaker Sandip Singh, who was one of Sushant Singh Rajput’s closest friends, poured his heart out in an Instagram post, dedicated to actress Ankita Lokhande. Sushant Singh Rajput and Ankita Lokhande, who shot to fame after starring in Balaji soap Pavitra Rishta, dated for six years. “Dear Ankita, with each passing day, one thought keeps haunting me over and over again. Kaash… I wish… We could have tried even harder, we could’ve stopped him, we could’ve begged him! Even when you both separated, you only prayed for his happiness and success. Your love was pure. It was special. You still haven’t removed his name from the nameplate of your house,” wrote Sandip Singh, reliving the many memories that the three of them shared together.

“I miss those days, when the three of us stayed together in Lokhandwala as a family, we shared so many moments which bring tears to my heart today… cooking together, eating together, ac ka paani girna, our special Mutton bhaat, our long drives to uttan, lonavala or Goa! Our crazy holi! Those laughs we shared, those sensitive low phases of life when we were there for each other, you more than anyone. The things you did to bring a smile on Sushant’s face,” wrote Sandip Singh.

On an emotionally heavy note, Sandip Singh added that even though Ankita Lokhande and Sushant Singh Rajput parted ways, their bond was special: “Even today, I believe that only you two were made for each other. You both are true love. These thoughts, these memories are hurting my heart…how do I get them back! I want them back! I want ‘us three’ back! Remember the malpua!? And how he asked for my mother’s mutton curry like a little kid!”

Sandip Singh’s final words in his note to Ankita will tug at your heartstrings: “I know that only you could’ve saved him. I wish you both got married as we dreamt. You could’ve saved him if he just let you be there…You were his girlfriend, his wife, his mother, his best friend forever. I love you Ankita. I hope I never lose a friend like you. I won’t be able to take it.”

In this lockdown we have seen many heroines posting their workout videos regularly on social media. But we hardly see any hero sharing their daily workout regime. Yet they do sweat it out to keep themselves fit. Hero Sundeep Kishan has lost nearly 11 kilos in the last few months and he has another four kilos left to put the weight.

And here is a picture of the ‘Venkatadri Express’ hero who is flaunting his chiseled body. The other day, Sundeep posted his picture on Twitter and added that “11 Kilos Down..4 more to go.” He is doing all these stuff for his upcoming movie ‘A1 Express’ in which he would be seen as a hockey player.

Career wise, Sundeep is going through a dull phase but he is determined to give his best for his first sports drama. Accordingly Sundeep has worked out in this lockdown and achieved a toned body.

The shoot of ‘A1 Express’ is expected to commence soon and Sundeep needs to be more prepared in short time. He is certain that he would get his physique ready for the shoot and then show it off on the silver screen.

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Pawan Kalyan and Krish Jagarlamudi’s ambitious project bankrolled by AM Ratnam witnessed a massive set back even before the film rolled onto the floors. The film which had formal Pooja muhurat in Jan this year is supposed to take off after Pawan wrapping up the shoot of Vakeel Saab, Pink remake.

The makers had erected a huge set at the Aluminium factory in the city. It’s a sea and ship set erected as it is going to play a prominent role in the film. It was erected such that it look like a natural sea. Special efforts have been taken while erected the set to make it look very real. But all those efforts have gone into the drain.

The recent rains have damaged the set. The set is now in a condition that it can’t be used for the shoot. While the makers are already bogged down by the delay due to lockdown, the damage of this set is going to incur major losses to the production house.

It’s estimated that about Rs 1 Crore would be a loss to producer AM Ratnam. This is indeed a shock. Now, the makers need to erect another set and it’s going to take more time and money. Director Krish and producer Ratnam are in dilemma.

The Corona has already affected the industry badly and one is not sure when the market is going to revive and theaters are going to reopen and function as usual. With theatrical revenues likely to get affected and production costs escalating, big-budget filmmakers are worried lot.

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma’s next production is ‘Bulbbul’ and the trailer of it is out. The trailer begins with two kids conversation about a witch who lives in the trees with twisted feet. And cut to the scene we see a five to seven years old girl getting married to an elderly man and he is Rahul Bose.

As the trailer unfolds itself, the film is all about a woman called Bulbbul who loves her childhood friend Satya. But Bulbbul is stuck in a regal place which belongs to a royal family. The movie touches the topics of child marriage, fairy tales and the trailer is really intriguing.

The visuals are very scary while the background music is quite haunting. The narration of the trailer is edgy giving an impression that it would certainly scare the audiences.

Directed by Anvita Dutt, the film features Tripti Dimri, Avinash Tiwary, Paoli Dam and Parambrata Chattopadhyay in lead roles. ‘Bulbbul’ is releasing on Netlflix on June 24th.

Late Sushant Singh Rajput’s untimely and unnatural death has turned out to be mysterious. With no suicide note found of the actor at his Bandra residency and there are several speculations surrounding his death, Maharashtra police are probing his death. Though the post mortem report confirmed that he died due to hanging, cops are probing the incident since it is a high-profile case and cops are leaving no stone unturned.

Mumbai police had questioned Rhea Chakraborty yesterday for nearly nine hours. In the long interrogation, Rhea had revealed several interesting elements. She had admitted that Sushant and she were in a relationship. She had reportedly told cops that they were in a living-in relationship and they were together in Sushant’s house during lockdown. She had also told cops that their wedding rumours which were circulating online were true.

Rhea had told the police that they had planned to marry by the end of 2020 and were looking for a property together. She, however, told cops that she and Sushant had a fight and that made her come out of his house. However, Rhea said she was in touch with Sushant over phone and text messages. In fact, Rhea was the last person, Sushant had called. He had called Rhea on Saturday night before going to sleep and he was found dead on Sunday morning.

Rhead had told police that Sushant was under depression. She added that he had refused to take medication. She showed proof to police that he was on treatment for clinical depression. She told police that Sushant had refused medicines and turned towards Yoga and Meditation. This is not all. Rhea has made a shocking revelation. She said that Sushant had ended a contract with Yash Raj Films and had even asked her to do the same. Rhea’s statements have been recorded by Mumbai police. More details are awaited.

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death prompted Sonu Nigam to open up about the “cruel” machinations of the music industry in a new video blog. The 46-year-singer shared his vlog with a troubling caption, “You might soon hear about suicides in the music industry”, in which he called out the “mafias” of the music industry, two of them in particular, without taking names. “Sushant Singh Rajput died, an actor died.

Tomorrow, you can hear the same about a singer, or a composer, or a lyrics writer. Because the music scenario in our country… there are bigger ‘mafias’ here that in the film industry, unfortunately,” said Mr Nigam. “The power rests in the hands of two of them… just two from the music industry. They own companies. They have the power to make someone sing or not sing,” he added.

In the comments section on Sonu Nigam’s video, several followers said that the music labels which the singer talked about are probably T-Series, Zee Music Company and even YRF Music.

“Everybody wants to ‘rule’ the business,” said Sonu Nigam, who repeatedly requested to the alleged “music mafias” to be kind and considerate towards new talent with messages such as these addressed to them: “Don’t do this! This is not right”, “You will be questioned”, “Be a little kind please, to the newcomers.”

“It’s very difficult for the new kids, very difficult… I speak to every one of them. They are troubled that the producer wants to work with them, the director wants to work, even the music composer wants to work with them but the music company will say: ‘This is not our artiste’,” he added.

“I was lucky that I joined (the industry) at a young age, I escaped the clutches,” he added, saying he joined music industry in Mumbai in 1991 but “I got out of it. I don’t have any wish to sing for the last 15 years. It’s ok. I am happy in my own world. But I have seen the frustration in the eyes, in the voice, in the words of new singers, new composers, new lyrics writers… tears of blood, sometimes.”

Sonu Nigam also made an oblique reference to actor Salman Khan as he talked about an actor, at whom “fingers are being pointed” right now. Talking about replacing singers, Sonu Nigam said: “He’s done that with Arijit Singh.” In 2016, Mr Khan had reportedly asked to drop a song recorded by Arijit Singh from his film Sultan after he was offended by the singer’s mannerisms at an award show.

Sonu Nigam wrapped his video alleging that in the past, he was called for song recordings and then his songs were dubbed by different artists. “If you can do this with me, then what you guys must have been doing with the newcomers,” he said and added: “Hope more people don’t die by suicide.”

Sushant Singh Rajput died by suicide, say the police, who are carrying out an investigation. He was found dead at his Mumbai residence on June 14. The police will also probe allegations that Mr Rajput was depressed because of professional rivalry. Politician Sanjay Nirupam alleged Sushant lost six out of some seven films which he had signed in the last few months.