Ajith’s ‘Valimai’ is set for world TV premiere on May 28

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Mumbai, May 24 Producer Boney Kapoor, and actress Huma Qureshi share their experience of working on the Tamil action thriller ‘Valimai’. The movie will have its world television premiere on May 28.

Speaking about ‘Valimai,’ producer of the film, Boney says: “Cinema in India has a sole purpose to entertain the families around and present a good time. With ‘Valimai’ I wanted to create something that entertains and at the same time thrills the audience.”

While talking about the storyline of the movie, he shares: “The police-thief genre is always something that audiences have enjoyed in the past. ‘Valimai’ brings that genre back but with layers of robust action and a message.”

“The high-tension bike chase in the film adds a layer of excitement to the chase sequences and I think that will seek out the inherent action buffs and add new fans to the base. Ajith Kumar is a celebrated name in the industry and known to perform his own stunts throughout his career and I was sure he could get the job done.”

Directed by H. Vinoth, ‘Valimai features Ajith Kumar along with Huma Qureshi, Kartikeya Gummakonda, and Bani J in pivotal roles.

About her experience, Huma shares that action sequences are often loved by the audience: “Action as a genre is rapidly growing in audiences. And now, with top-class action entertainers like ‘Valimai’, there are a million more reasons why the genre has become even more exciting.”

“Films like ‘Valimai’ push the envelope with a hatke storyline accommodating cutting-edge action sequences and along with the hero, even strong female characters taking on the enemies.”

On sharing her experience of preparing for her role: “Learning to ride a bike to don the ‘never get bogged down’ attitude, this film made me feel empowered and fierce; I would like everyone to feel that way when they watch this film,” she adds.

‘Valimai’ will have its world television premiere on May 28 at Zee Cinema at 8 p.m.

Tiger Shroff wraps up Ladakh schedule of ‘Ganapath’

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Mumbai, May 24 Action star Tiger Shroff has wrapped up the Ladakh schedule of his upcoming film ‘Ganapath’ where he will be seen opposite Kriti Sanon.

The action-thriller is being helmed by Vikas Bahl of ‘Queen’ fame.

Taking to his social media, the actor shared a picture from the sets of the film in Leh, Ladakh. He wrote in the caption, “Just wrapped the most challenging sched of my life… can’t wait for you guys to see what’s coming #ganapath (sic).”

Tiger has shot for a challenging set of actions in the Ladakh schedule which requires a certain kind of physicality and training.

Post this schedule wrap, he will start preparing for ‘Rambo’ and then he will get into ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’, the latter two-hero film will bring Akshay Kumar and Tiger together for the first time on screen.

Shweta Tripathi Sharma connects with her character in ‘Escaype Live’

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Mumbai, May 24 Actress Shweta Tripathi Sharma is known for projects like ‘The Gone Game’ and ‘Mirzapur’, says she connects well with her character in Siddharth Kumar Tewary’s ‘Escaype Live’.

Shweta shares how she connects with her on-screen role: “Sunaina is someone who gives unconditional support without an agenda and it is very close to who I am in real life so that made me very happy.”

Talking about her experience of working with the writer-producer-director, she reveals that it was “very enriching, fulfilling, and satisfying”.

She adds: “For me, it’s not only my work that is important but also the kind of people I work with. When you’re rehearsing, practicing, or doing workshops, you’re spending around six to 12 hours, or even more with those people, so they have an impact on you.”

“There is a lot that I’ve learned while shooting for this series. Siddharth is one person who motivates me and inspires me to be the best version of myself, and I’m very grateful to him for that.”

‘Escaype Live’ focuses on the social media madness and the actress shares that she did not think twice before agreeing to do it.

“When ‘Escaype Live’ came to me, I felt it was one of the best scripts I have read to date in terms of concept, storytelling, and character graphs. It’s a full package, especially given how Siddharth has shot it. There is every emotion in this series – loss, anger, pain, hope, happy dances and there is also lovely music! I can’t wait for the music to come out because I want to make reels to it,” she says.

She further says that shooting for the series was incredible as it got her in touch with who she is as a person and as an actor.

“When you’re playing so many characters it can get confusing. Mentally and psychologically speaking, it is very exhausting. So it’s very important to remember who you are because I should not lose touch with who Shweta is. And Sunaina is very close to who I am and who I would like to be.”

“I have a playlist for all my characters as it takes me to their world and I have realized that whenever I put on Sunaina’s playlist it always puts me in a great mood,” Shweta concludes.

 

Pooja resumes ‘Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali’ shoot post-Cannes debut

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Mumbai, May 24 Actress Pooja Hedge has resumed shooting for the Salman Khan-starrer ‘Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali’ as she has come back from her trip from the 75th Cannes Film Festival.

Pooja was in the middle of the film’s first schedule when she was invited to represent India at the annual festival.

With a commendable fan base across cinema of various languages, Pooja has sparked chemistry with the top stars of the industry right from NTR Jr, Mahesh Babu, Allu Arjun, Prabhas, Thalapathy Vijay, and Ram Charan.

Details about her role and the film are still under wraps.

‘Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali’ is currently eyeing a year-end release.

Pooja will also be seen in ‘Cirkus’ opposite Ranveer Singh and ‘SSMB28’ opposite Mahesh Babu.

Pooja resumes 'Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali' shoot post-Cannes debut Pooja resumes 'Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali' shoot post-Cannes debut

Will Smith ‘unlocked’ childhood pain to make him a better actor

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Los Angeles, May 24 Hollywood star Will Smith has revealed he “unlocked” his childhood trauma when he was writing his autobiography and it’s helped him become a better actor.

The ‘Independence Day’ star put pen to paper to tell his life story in his book ‘Will’ which detailed his difficult early years growing up in Philadelphia and witnessing domestic violence at home when his father beat his mother, femalefirst.co.uk.

In a new interview on David Letterman’s Netflix series ‘My Next Guest Needs No Introduction’, Will said his traumatic childhood prompted him to put on a cheery public persona.

He explained: “When I showed up, I wanted people to feel good and be happy. Because I found that when my household was that way, I felt safe.”

The ‘Men in Black’ star went on to reveal he felt that combing over his past helped him improve as an actor.

He added: “My experiences and my life, and the writing of this book have unlocked a part of me, as an actor, that is like nothing I’ve ever experienced.

“Life is so exciting to me right now because I can reach people differently than I’ve ever been able to reach people, largely because of my pain. I’m really ready to dive into my art in a way that I think will be, hopefully, fulfilling for me and helpful for the human family.”

The interview was recorded prior to the 2022 Academy Awards in February when Smith stormed onstage and slapped host Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.

Will went on to win the Best Actor Oscar for his performance in ‘King Richard’, but later resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts Sciences and was handed a 10-year ban.

 

RGV booked for cheating in Hyderabad

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Hyderabad, May 24 Police in Hyderabad booked filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma for allegedly cheating a production house to the tune of Rs 56 lakh.

On a complaint lodged by Koppada Sekhar Raju of Sekhara Art Creations, a case was booked at Miyapur Police Station under Cyberabad Police Commissionerate.

The complainant alleged that Varma borrowed money from him for producing a movie ‘Disha’ with a promise to return it before the release of the said movie but did not repay it.

The movie was based on the 2019 gang rape and murder of a veterinary doctor near Hyderabad carried out by four persons, who were later killed by police in an alleged encounter.

Raju told police that got acquainted with Varma through a common friend Ramana Reddy a few years ago.

The complainant stated that he gave Rs 8 lakh in January 2020 and another Rs 20 lakh a few days later.

RGV, as the filmmaker is popularly known, promised to repay the amount in six months. Raju said RGV approached him in February 2020 and borrowed another Rs 28 lakh citing financial problems.

The complainant told police that RGV promised to repay the total amount on or before the release of the movie but in January 2021 he later learned that the filmmaker was not the producer of the movie.

He alleged that the filmmaker cheated him.

A case under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 406 (criminal breach of trust), 417 (punishment for cheating), 420 (cheating, and 506 (punishment for criminal intimidation) was registered against RGV.

 

Thor: Love and Thunder’ trailer reveals Christian Bale as Gorr the God Butcher

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Los Angeles, May 24 The trailer of Chris Hemsworth-starrer ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ dropped during Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, revealing the first look at Christian Bale as the film’s villain Gorr the God Butcher.

According to ‘Variety’, the Taika Waititi-directed Marvel film is the sequel to 2017’s ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ and marks Thor’s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe following ‘Avengers: Endgame’ in 2019.

Starring Chris Hemsworth in the title role, it also features Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie, Chris Pratt as Star-Lord, Waititi as Korg and Natalie Portman as Jane Foster, in her first appearance in the MCU since 2013’s ‘Thor: The Dark World’.

Following the fall of Asgard and the events of ‘Endgame’, Thor attempts to find inner peace but is hindered by the threat of Gorr extinguishing the gods.

Thor enlists the help of Korg, Valkyrie, and Foster in his mission and teams up with the Guardians of the Galaxy, which includes the fan-favorite Rocket Raccoon voiced by Bradley Cooper, in addition to Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, and Karen Gillan reprising their roles.

Portman revealed in 2020 that the film will show Foster battling cancer in her human form while she simultaneously wields Mjolnir as the Mighty Thor.

Waititi has called the film “the craziest thing I’ve ever done”, hinting that it will include many fan-favorite plot points and a love story.

Based on the comics by Stan Lee and Jason Aaron, the film’s script is written by Waititi and Jennifer Kaytin Robinson.

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ is produced by Kevin Feige, with executive producers Victoria Alonso, Louis D’Esposito, and Todd Hallowell.

 

‘Dhappa’ cast opens up on their show which deals with love and romance

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Mumbai, May 23 Actors Abigail Pande, Abhishek Kapur, and Varunn Jain talk about their upcoming web show ‘Dhappa’ and share dating tips for youngsters.

The show features Monalisa, Varunn Jain, Jay Bhanushali, Abigail Pande, Krissann Barretto, Vishal Singh, Sanam Johar, Smriti Khanna, Abhishek Kapur, Samridh Bawa, Dishank Arora, Sakshi Sharma, and Mohit Duseja.

The upcoming show brings five love stories full of romance, challenges, and fun. All these stories show how the characters in ‘Dhappa’ try their best to keep their love lifeguarded. So the cast shared some dating tips for youngsters.

Abigail shares her thoughts: “I sincerely believe that a relationship between two people should not be the source of gossip for others. Keeping that sentiment in mind, two people in love should be able to flaunt it. Moreover, they should be able to stand for their love with conviction and vigor.”

“Love is a sacred emotion and should not be characterized as a sin. Don’t hide it if you can’t handle it.”

Abhishek adds: “I personally feel it differs from person to person and couple to couple. While some like it private, some showcase it to the world, especially on their social media handles.”

“For me, I’ve been single for the longest time, but when I date someone, I wouldn’t mind keeping it public as I feel there is nothing to hide. Although everything cannot be made public when my relationship reaches a stage where I can feel comfortable I’ll surely open up about it.”

Adding to the same Varunn says: “My advice to the youngsters is to lead your love life in all honesty and not shy away from proclaiming your love as it is the purest and most passionate emotion that one experiences in life. You should be able to shout it from the mountain top and overcome the ire of society as one strong unit.”

‘Dhappa’ will be released on May 24 on Hungama Play.