‘Bigg Boss 15’: Big fight erupts between Afsana-Vidhi, Jay-Pratik

‘Bigg Boss 15’ hosted by Salman Khan has started and this time as the theme is ‘jungle’ so contestants are experiencing altogether different situations.

As the contestants settle inside the house, the ‘sankat’ in the jungle has started creeping in. We already saw Donal Bisht was saved from the nomination as Ieeshan Sehgal nominated himself and during a conversation with other contestants Umar Riaz called Donal manipulative.

Also Afsana Khan shares about her marriage in November with other contestants and how she has put her wedding plans on hold for this show. Jay Bhanushali suggested to Ieeshan that he should open up as he is nominated for the week and needs votes. There were also some heated conversations among the participants.

In today’s episode a big fight erupted between Afsana and Vidhi right after ‘Bigg Boss’ commanded everyone to turn in their belongings except for the essentials. As Vidhi hurried everyone to follow the order, Afsana suddenly lost her nerve and started screaming at her. “Tu hoti kaun hai mujhe bolne waali?” (who are you to say all this to me) she fired at her. Equally strong-willed herself, Vidhi also lashed out at Afsana, threatening to hit her to quieten her down.

Meanwhile, another fight took place between Jay and Pratik. The continuous shenanigans of Pratik regarding the house rules irked Jay and Umar. While Jay warned Pratik to watch his mouth, the latter hit back by bringing up orders from Bigg Boss. While Umar and Karan sided with Jay, Nishant took Pratik’s side. Thus alliances have started forming in the jungle, where survival will become challenging with every passing minute!

‘Bigg Boss 15’ airs every Monday to Friday at 10:30 pm and Saturday-Sunday at 9:30 pm on COLORS.

Jyotika releases trailer of Tamil film ‘Udanpirappe’

The trailer of actress Jyotika’s film ‘Udanpirappe’ was released on Monday. The family drama marks the 50th film for the well-known actress.

The film is written and directed by Era Saravanan, and is the second DTS film from the recently announced multi-film collaboration between Jyotika-Suriya’s 2D Entertainment and Amazon Prime Video.

The trailer shows the story based in the Pudukottai district in Tamil Nadu. It is about two siblings Vairavan (portrayed by Sasikumar) and Mathangi (portrayed by Jyotika). While Vairavan thinks justice has to be claimed anyhow, Mathangi’s husband, Sargunam (portrayed by Samuthirakani) rests his belief in law diligently. As the differences intensify over the years, both get driven by the goal of uniting their families.

Expressing her excitement, Jyotika said: “Family and relationships have always been the core of my being. When I was narrated the story, I knew I wanted to be a part of this emotionally satisfying family drama. It has been a delightful experience working with a talented ensemble cast and putting together this labour of love and passion. ‘Udanpirappe’ is also my 50th film, and as an actor I am thankful for all the love my fans have showered on me over the years.”

Suriya, Founder of 2D Entertainment, added: “It’s a heart-warming film brought to life by some fine actors and we believe it will resonate with audiences in India and beyond, and also bring families together this festive season of Dussehra.”

‘Udanpirappe’ will stream directly on Amazon Prime Video from October 14.

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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.”