SSR’s sister on ‘Chhichhore’ National Award: Wish you’re there

Mumbai, March 25, (Telugu Bullet):  Late Sushant Singh Rajputs California-based sister Shweta Singh Kirti wishes the actor was around to witness “Chhichhore” winning a National Award in the Best Hindi Film category.

“Chhichhore wins National Film Award. Bhai, I know you are watching, but I wish you were there to receive the award. Not a single day passes when I don’t feel proud of you. #ChhichhoreBagsNationalAward #SushantOurHero,” Shweta tweeted.

In a separate tweet, she shared photographs of a Sushant Singh Rajput memorial plaque.

It reads: “Sushant Singh Rajput (1986-2020, Bihar, Mumbai, India), an actor, keen Astronomer, environmentalist and humanitarian, a soul that touched millions.”

Sharing the photos, Shweta tweeted: “He lives on… his name lives on… his essence lives on! That is the impact of a pure soul! You are God’s own child, my baby… you will always live on… #ForeverSushant.”

“Chhichhore”, which bagged the National Award this year, had a theatrical release on September 6, 2019. Sushant died on June 14, 2020.

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala has dedicated the victory to the late Sushant, the lead actor of the film.

 

Disha Patani slays the beach look in new post

Mumbai, March 25, (Telugu Bullet): Actress Disha Patani sends the mercury soaring with her instagram post, looking sultry in two-piece beachwear.

With minimal make-up, the actress wears a two-piece with a slim white wrap around her waist. She stands bare feet on the sand.

Disha prefers to do the image do all the taking and avoids a worded caption. She uploaded an emoticon of a koala in a hammock, though, along with the image, suggesting holiday vibes.

The actress regularly posts pictures in beachwear flaunting her well-toned and fit frame.

On the work front, Disha has started shooting for “Ek Villain Returns” along with John Abraham. She will also be seen in “Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai” alongside actor Salman Khan, and the Ekta Kapoor-produced heroine-centric drama “KTina”.

 

Kate Winslet’s same sex scenes with Saoirse Ronan got more attention

Los Angeles, March 25 (Telugu Bullet) Actress Kate Winslet, who played a paleontologist in the film “Ammonite”, said people focused a lot on her sex scenes with co-star Saoirse Ronan

“I’m telling you with my hand on my heart, I have never been asked the same volume of questions about love scenes of a heterosexual nature, of which I have shot many in my life. And so that to me — that’s a conversation,” Kate told Digital Spy.

The Oscar-winning actress didn’t shy away from talking about it.

“I didn’t feel, ‘Oh, God, let me get away from the talking about the sex scenes and come back to that!’ but what I definitely found really striking is that people seem to talk about the love scenes in the film in ways that are much more focused because it’s two women.”

She added, “You know, there’s no shame around this, it’s just two women who love each other. And for me, I really hope that that contributes to the evolution and progression of how audiences view LGBTQ people and their relationships just by normalizing it completely.”

Vaani Kapoor: Big films get you eyeballs but with it comes scrutiny

Mumbai, March 25, (Telugu Bullet)   Actress Vaani Kapoor credits her big films such as War, Bell-Bottom, Shamshera, and Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui for getting the eyeballs, though she says along with it comes scrutiny.

“When you do big films, while you are bound to get more eyeballs along with it comes a lot of scrutinies. I have always been clear in my head that I want to be part of films that allow me to showcase my skills as an actor,” said Vaani.

She added: “My next films — Bell Bottom, Shamshera, and Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui — are films that will hopefully entertain all of India and I have given it my all.”

In Bell Bottom, Vaani stars with Akshay Kumar, in Shamshera she is opposite Ranbir Kapoor, and Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui will see her opposite Ayushmann Khurrana.

“Signing big films has definitely helped me to get the required attention in the brand endorsement space as you are currently seeing. I’m in a happy space and I want to do good work and also sign brands that resonate with my beliefs and values. I can’t wait to see what 2021 has to offer,” she said.

Salman Khan gets first jab of Covid vaccine

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan on Wednesday got his first shot of the Covid vaccine. Salman took to Twitter to share the news with fans and followers.

“Took my first dose of vaccine today….” tweeted the 55-year-old actor.

Salman’s vaccination happens on the same day that his friend and colleague, superstar Aamir Khan, informed through a statement that he has tested Covid positive. Earlier on Tuesday, Sanjay Dutt received his first shot of the Covid-19 vaccine and shared the news on Instagram.

Salman will next be seen in “Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai”. The Prabhu Deva directorial is Salman’s Eid release this year, and all set to hit theatres on May 13. This is one of the big banner films to hit theatres after the cinema trade reopened amid the pandemic.

The film also stars Disha Patani, Randeep Hooda, and Jackie Shroff in pivotal roles. Radhe is presented by Salman Khan films in association with Zee Studios, produced by Salma Khan, Sohail Khan, and Reel Life Production Private Limited.

Salman has a slew of films lined up. He will be seen in “Tiger 3”, “Kick 2”, and “Antim: The Final Truth”, and has a cameo in Shah Rukh Khan’s “Pathan”.

Naomie Harris, Chiwetel Ejiofor in ‘The Man Who Fell To Earth’ remake series

British actress Naomie Harris is all set to star alongside actor Chiwetel Ejiofor in an upcoming series that is a remake of David Bowie’s 1976 film “The Man Who Fell To Earth”.

The project-based on a Walter Tevis novel of the same name is about an alien who arrives on the earth. Ejiofor will play the alien while Harris is set to portray Justin Falls, a scientist and an engineer leading the race to save two planets.

Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet are writing and executive producing the series. Kurtzman will also direct multiple episodes.

“To be working with an actor of Naomie’s caliber is an absolute dream. Her strength, her complexity, and her bold artistic choices are an inspiration. We couldn’t be more thrilled to have her on board,” Kurtzman and Lumet said in a statement.

It is set to premiere in 2022 and filming is expected to kickstart in London soon.

Kirti Kulhari: On OTT, your name is not enough

Actress Kirti Kulhari, who has been part of many OTT projects including “The Girl On The Train” and “Four More Shots Please”, says that OTT has changed the way showbiz works. She says that for an OTT project, a big name may garner buzz initially but after that, it’s just the content that matters.

“If you are claiming to make content-oriented stuff, then you have to have people who do justice to it. OTT is a space where initial attraction might happen due to a popular face but at the end of it, your name is not enough. I want to see something real and valuable if I am giving my five hours to a show on OTT. Good performance is what works in the end. Rather than projects, cinema is being created in a lot of ways,” she told media.

Talking about mass entertainers that feature big male superstars, Kirti says that most of them are produced by these stars and, hence, they have the bigger say.

“A lot of them have turned producers and have a bigger say in terms of what they want. It is fair to some extent as they are putting money into the project. Also, the kind of films they are part of is about them,” she says.

She says that these films are like a “business proposition” for them.

“They are clear about their target audience. It’s more of a business proposition than work for them. They are driven by the profits and business part. I understand the game but I am not a supporter or admirer of this way of doing things,” she says.

However, she says that this has changed with the newer crop of actors coming in.

“For the newer actors coming in, it’s about actors and not male or female actors. There are stories being written and actors are playing their parts. The game is changing from the writing stage itself. OTT is a big reason that this is changing. The regional cinema also offers a variety of good content. Now things are done differently. The newer generation of actors and producers understand the value of doing something. Producers cannot have one person carry the series on their shoulders because of their stardom,” she says.

Aamir Khan tests Covid positive

Mumbai, March 24 (Telugu Bullet)  Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has tested positive for coronavirus, shared his spokesperson on Wednesday.

A statement by the actor’s spokesperson read: “Mr. Aamir Khan has tested positive for Covid 19. He is at home in self-quarantine, following all the protocols and he’s doing fine. All those who came in contact with him in the recent past should get themselves tested as a precautionary measure. Thank you for all your wishes and concern.”

Aamir has lately been busy with his upcoming film “Laal Singh Chaddha”. It is directed by “Secret Superstar” maker Advait Chandan, and co-stars Kareena Kapoor.

The film is an official adaptation of the 1994 Hollywood hit “Forrest Gump” starring Tom Hanks, and is set to release later this year.

Aamir recently went off social media to focus on the film.

‘Shyam Singarai’ .. huge crowd to watch the shooting

March 24, (Telugu Bullet)  On the banks of the Godavari in Thallapudi, there was a noisy atmosphere with the shooting of Shyam Singarai’s movie starring Nani as the hero, Saipallavai and Krithishetti as the heroines. Many scenes related to the film were shot on the banks of the Godavari, the river Godavari.

On the second day, on Monday, hero Nani, heroine Saipallavi, and other actors filmed several scenes including a boat crossing from the dock.

The film is directed by Rahul Sankrityan while Venkat Boinapalli is the producer and Bobby is the production manager. Large numbers of people flock to the shores of Godavari to watch the shooting.

Amika Shail cast as naive village belle in new web series

Mumbai, March 24  (Telugu Bullet)  Singer-actress Amika Shail is all set for a rural makeover in her new OTT show. In the upcoming 15-episode web series tentatively titled “Nachaniya”, Amika will be seen playing a village girl.

The story revolves around three female friends who entertain people in villages with dance performances. “The name of my character is Dhaani and she is a naive village belle. It is very different from what I am in real life. Dhaani is not career-oriented in life and her only goals are to find her Prince Charming and get married. All she thinks of is setting up her home with her husband,” said Amika.

Directed by Shraddha Pasi, the series also features Vikram Singh Chauhan, Sandeepa Dhar, Nimai Bali and Deepak Qazir.

Amika can’t help gushing over her director. “Shraddha is a fantastic director and knows how to get the best output,” she said from her experience of working in the series, which will get a new title soon and is set to drop on Disney+ Hotstar in April.

Amika has previously worked in the Akshay Kumar-starrer film “Laxmi”, besides the web series “Mírzapur 2” and “Gandii Baat”. She has also appeared on the TV series “Baalveer Returns”.