Vaani Kapoor calls Ranbir Kapoor her ‘personal favourite’

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Vaani Kapoor calls Ranbir Kapoor her ‘personal favourite’

Actress Vaani Kapoor, who will be seen playing a performer in the upcoming film ‘Shamshera’, has praised her co-star Ranbir Kapoor, whom she called a special actor and her personal favourite.

Vaani says: “I play the character of Sona, the most sought-after traveling performer of India in the 1800s. I have always chosen roles where my character pivots the script in a certain direction and in ‘Shamshera’ too, Sona plays an important role in building the narrative.

“I’m thankful to Karan Malhotra for seeing me in this role. He held my hand at every step of the way and guided me to bring Sona to life.”

The film is set to release in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on July 22. Directed by Karan Malhotra of ‘Agneepath’ fame, the film marks Ranbir’s return to the cinemas after four years since the release of ‘Sanju’.

About her character, Vaani reveals, “Sona has strong willpower, she’s confident, a go-getter yet has her own emotional vulnerabilities. She’s definitely one of the most refreshing characters I have played on screen. I’m amazedly teaming up with Ranbir Kapoor – a powerhouse of talent. He’s truly a very special actor and my personal favourite.”

‘Shamshera’ revolves around the fictitious city of Kaza, where a warrior tribe is imprisoned, enslaved and tortured by a ruthless authoritarian general Shudh Singh. This is the story of a man who became a slave, a slave who became a leader and then a legend for his tribe. He relentlessly fights for his tribe’s freedom and dignity. His name is Shamshera.

Shocking comments by producer Bandla Ganesh on Mahesh Babu rile fans

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Shocking comments by producer Bandla Ganesh on Mahesh Babu rile fans

Actor-producer Bandla Ganesh attended the ‘Chor Bazaar’ pre-release event on Wednesday night to support Akash Puri but ended up making shocking remarks that have offended Mahesh Babu’s fans.

Bandla Ganesh mentioned that he is proud of Akash Puri, a promising actor and the son of Puri Jagannadh, whom he predicted would one day become a celebrity. The producer of the super hit movie ‘Gabbar Singh’ said, “He was born to be a star,” as he referred to Akash Puri.

However, in his overzealous attempt to support the ‘Romantic’ hero Akash Puri, Bandla wound up alienating Mahesh Babu’s followers.

“I anticipated that the performers who rose to fame thanks to Puri Jagannadh would support Akash Puri’s film. But they seem to be busy, realizing that they would be in danger if Akash becomes famous,” Ganesh pointed, as he remarked at Mahesh Babu whose career was boosted after Puri Jagannadh’s directorial ‘Pokiri’.

Well, Mahesh Babu’s supporters were definitely offended by these comments and rushed to social media to criticize Bandla Ganesh.

“Why on earth did you even mention an actor in the most absurd way? Why don’t you keep to yourself?” a user on the Internet written about Bandla Ganesh.

“Mahesh is an icon. Unlike you, who go around criticizing other performers and celebrities, he is busy,” said one of Mahesh’s admirers.

Although it is clear that Bandla Ganesh purposefully used harsh language at the event to attract attention, industry insiders don’t seem to be as interested in the producer’s subsequent controversies anymore.

 

Vishwak Sen’s next film formally launched, Pawan Kalyan graces muhurat ceremony

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Vishwak Sen’s next film formally launched, Pawan Kalyan graces muhurat ceremony

‘Ashoka Vanamloo Arjuna Kalyanam’ actor Vishwak Sen’s next movie, which is yet to be titled, was formally launched on Thursday in Hyderabad’s Ramanaidu studios.

Movie’s director Arjun Sarja, and Vishwak Sen, among others from the film fraternity, were present at the muhurat ceremony but the main guest there was ‘Bheemla Nayak’ actor Pawan Kalyan.

After a four-year hiatus, Arjun Sarja, who is also a veteran actor, last seen in Ravi Teja’s ‘Khiladi’, is making his directorial debut in Telugu with this film.

Arjun Sarja’s daughter Aishwarya Arjun is making her Tollywood debut with this film. Actor Jagapathi Babu will also have a lead role in the film.

The movie will be produced by Sree Raam Films International, while the music will be crooned by ‘KGF’-fame Ravi Basrur.

Vishwak Sen's next film formally launched, Pawan Kalyan graces muhurat ceremony Vishwak Sen's next film formally launched, Pawan Kalyan graces muhurat ceremony Vishwak Sen's next film formally launched, Pawan Kalyan graces muhurat ceremony

Shazia Samji to choreograph Ananya Pandey in ‘Liger’

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Shazia Samji to choreograph Ananya Pandey in ‘Liger’

Shazia Samji, who rose to fame through the TV reality show ‘Dance Plus’, has choreographed many dance numbers and now with Piyush Bhagat she is all set to choreograph a song for Vijay Devarakonda and Ananya Pandey-starrer ‘Liger’.

She says: “I and Piyush (Bhagat) are really excited about our new release that is all lined up and we are very thrilled as our next choreography would be for the song of the movie ‘Liger’ in which I’ll get to work with Ananya.”

‘Liger’ is an upcoming movie that is all set to release in theatres on August 25. The movie features Vijay Devarakonda and Ananya Pandey.

While discussing their next project Shazia also reveals: “I and Piyush are also looking forward to the choreography of our next project for the movie ‘Bhediya’ starring Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon. We are glad that hook steps choreographed by us are all over the social media trending above 1 million-plus view. We can’t wait for everyone to see our upcoming project.”

Ilaiyaraaja and Yuvan Shankar Raja to make music for Naga Chaitanya’s next film

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Ilaiyaraaja and Yuvan Shankar Raja to make music for Naga Chaitanya’s next film

After the success of ‘Love Story’ and ‘Bangarraju’, Naga Chaitanya has signed on to star in an intriguing film that will be directed by Venkat Prabhu.

The filmmakers shared a few intriguing pieces of information about the film on social media on Thursday.

According to the team’s most recent release, music maestro Ilaiyaraaja and his son Yuvan Shankar Raja are on board for ‘NC22’ (working title). The duo will compose music for the upcoming movie, as per the announcement.

On Thursday morning, Naga Chaitanya, Rana Daggubati, and Siva Karthikeyan attended an official launch event for this film that the producers had organized in Hyderabad.

Another intriguing development from the ‘NC22’ team on Thursday is that ‘Uppena’ actress Krithi Shetty, who worked with Naga Chaitanya in ‘Bangarraju’ will reunite with the actor once more for this film.

Venkat Prabhu directs this movie and production will shortly get underway.

 

Benedict Cumberbatch opens up on playing different versions of Doctor Strange

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English star Benedict Cumberbatch has talked about playing various versions of his beloved character Doctor Strange in ‘Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness’. He called it odd as stand-ins or stunt doubles were used as a “sort of markers”.

While playing different versions of Doctor Strange was exciting for Cumberbatch, he also admitted that it was challenging.

“I literally have one scene with another version of myself, a very crucial scene near the end, where we meet Sinister Strange, as we nicknamed him. It’s complicated. It’s hard. It’s a very odd day at the office.

“You’re working with somebody else’s stand-in or a stunt double. And you’re having to remember your performance even though you’re using them as a sort of marker for where they are, where you were. It’s very odd. But it’s something through the post and everything else that we’ve managed to finesse and get right. And it’s fun,” said Cumberbatch.

Directed by Sam Raimi, the film is a sequel to 2016’s ‘Doctor Strange’, which introduced Cumberbatch as Stephen Strange aka Doctor Strange. In the film, Doctor Strange’s new adventure begins when Cumberbatch meets America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez), a unique teenager who can open doorways from one universe to the other.

Along with Benedict Cumberbatch and Xochitl Gomez, ‘Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness’ features an ensemble cast including Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, Sheila Atim, Adam Hugill with Michael Stuhlbarg, and Rachel McAdams.

‘Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness’ is airing on Disney+ Hotstar in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.

Mrunal Thakur: Important to do different roles to become a ‘massy’ actor

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Mrunal Thakur: Important to do different roles to become a ‘massy’ actor

Actress Mrunal Thakur feels that to become a “massy” actor, it is important to do different roles.

Mrunal made her debut with ‘Love Sonia’. She was later seen in films such as ‘Jersey’ opposite Shahid Kapoor. Her upcoming line-up includes a family comedy film called ‘Aankh Micholi’ directed by Umesh Shukla, followed by a war period drama, ‘Pippa’.

The actor will also be making her Telugu debut opposite the south heartthrob, Dulquer Salmaan in ‘Sita Ramam’ this year.

Mrunal says, “I want to work in all the genres possible and do not want to limit myself to one particular style. And this has been very clear in my head since day one, it does not matter to me if this is just the beginning of my career, I just want to stick to doing films and projects that excite and challenge me as an actor.

She added: “I feel that it’s important to do different roles to become a massy actor and it is only possible if one does not set limitations in terms of work. With my work, I am always trying to strike a balance when it comes to entertaining the audiences and satisfying my own creative urges as an actor.”

 

Krithi Shetty to play the lead in Venkat Prabhu’s next with Naga Chaitanya

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Krithi Shetty to play the lead in Venkat Prabhu’s next with Naga Chaitanya

Actress Krithi Shetty will be playing the female lead in director Venkat Prabhu’s upcoming Tamil-Telugu bilingual film, featuring actor Naga Chaitanya in the lead, its makers announced on Thursday.

The film, which is tentatively referred to as #NC22, has triggered a huge amount of interest as it will not only mark Venkat Prabhu’s entry into the Telugu film industry as a director but also mark actor Naga Chaitanya’s entry into Tamil cinema as an actor.

Produced by Srinivasa Silver Screen, the film, presented by Pavan Kumar, will be a full-fledged commercial entertainer. Taking to Twitter, Venkat Prabhu said, “Welcome aboard The most happening Kirthi Shetty.

“The production house, on its official Twitter handle, tweeted: “A beautiful performer with ever-smiling face and abundance of talent. Welcome aboard dazzling beauty Krithi Shetty.”

Salman Khan urges fans to plant trees

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Salman Khan urges fans to plant trees

Bollywood star Salman Khan on Wednesday participated in Green India Challenge here by planting a sapling and urged all his fans to plant trees to protect the environment.

Salman planted a sapling at Ramoji Film City where he was shooting for his upcoming movie “Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali”.

He was accompanied by Rajya Sabha MP and Green India Founder J Santosh Kumar and his film crew.

The actor appreciated the mission taken up by the MP. “Planting trees is a very good thing. I don’t know why people take interest in cutting trees. It is said that when a man stops growing, he should plant a tree. The tree is a still man and a man is a walking tree. This bond is very important,” Salman said.

Underlining the importance of plantation, he said “wherever you have trees, you will have water”.

Salman said that every person should take responsibility for the plantation program and also take adequate care of the saplings until they grow big trees. It is unfortunate that human loss due to natural calamities, heavy rains, and floods is immense, he said, adding that the only solution to check human loss is to promote massive plantations.

Santosh Kumar thanked the Bollywood star for accepting his request and joining the Green India Challenge. He said that Salman’s initiative to plant saplings will definitely inspire crores of his fans.

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Netizens question Rajamouli about the deleted scene in ‘RRR’

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Netizens question Rajamouli about the deleted scene in ‘RRR’

‘RRR’ fans who have watched a deleted scene from the movie, through an online source, want to know why director S.S. Rajamouli decided to chop off the fascinating scene from the original cut of the Ram Charan and Jr NTR-starrer.

Viswanath Sundaram, the concept artist for the magnum opus ‘RRR’ movie, earlier disclosed the deleted scene that is connected to the concept art. The video byte was later deleted by Sundaram for whatever reasons.

The scene in the film depicts the birth of Ram Charan, and the artwork portrays the infant Ram receiving blessings from the Pandits in front of a fire.

Internet users who saw the fascinating scene questioned Rajamouli about why he deleted it and urged him to upload it on the movie’s socials or YouTube because, according to them, it is a scene that is not to be missed.

‘RRR’, which took the whole country by storm, is still one of the most-watched movies even after its OTT arrival.

 

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