Is Ranveer Singh dropping hints about his marriage with Deepika Padukone?

Ranveer Singh is currently prepping for his upcoming film 'Simmba' which will be helmed by Rohit Shetty. The actor is going through rigorous training for the same. Apart from this Ranveer is also lined up with projects like Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy' and Kabir Khan's '83'. Amidst this, a source close to a tabloid has revealed that Ranveer Singh is dropping informal hints about his marriage with Deepika Padukone to his industry friends. A close source to the tabloid revealed that Ranveer Singh wants to be perfect while playing the role of Kapil Dev on the big screen hence he will be taking a gap of few months between 'Simmba' and '83'. But now another friend of Ranveer has revealed to the tabloid that the 'Padmaavat' actor has informally told all his industry friends about his marriage. The friend further revealed that by the end of this year Ranveer Singh will be a married man for sure. If gossip mongers are to be believed then the marriage will take place in the month of November in presence of close friends and family. Reports even have it that the preparations for the same have already begun.

Were Abbas-Mustan replaced by Salman Khan in 'Race3'?

Ever since the trailer of the film 'Race 3' released, the film has been creating a lot of buzz all over. It is a known fact that 'Race' and 'Race 2' saw Saif Ali Khan as the male lead in the film. Needless to say, the two films turned out to be one of the biggest hits of his career. According to the reports, it came as a shock to the fans when they learned that Salman Khan is all set to replace Saif Ali Khan in the film. Reportedly, when the director duo Abbas-Mustan were to decide on the lead cast of the film, they went on to suggest Salman Khan's name to the producer. Ramesh Taurani, the producer of the film went on to discuss the project with Salman Khan but the actor rejected the film. According to reports, the producer went on to convince the star on one special condition put forth by Salman Khan. The 'Dabbang' Khan agreed to star in the film only if Remo D'Souza directed the film. This led to Abbas Mustan opting out of the project. The film produced by Ramesh Taurani which stars Daisy Shah, Jacqueline Fernandez, Anil Kapoor, Saqib Saleem, Freddy Daruwala, Bobby Deol is slated to release on 15th June 2018.

Varun Dhawan who is gearing up to shoot a special song sequence with co-star Aditya Roy Kapur and Kriti Sanon was involved in an accident on set on Wednesday. The actor was shooting for an action sequence, choreographed by stunt director Shyam Kaushal, for the Abhishek Varman directorial 'Kalank', when he injured his arm following which the schedule came to an abrupt halt. A source from the set says, “The scene was an intense brawl sequence where Varun had to lift and throw a door at a co-actor. The lift was ill-timed, and he ended up injuring his arm badly. The team rushed to his aid and he was given immediate medical attention on set. However, the actor will not be taking a break from the shoot as Abhishek is aiming to wrap up the ongoing schedule before the onset of monsoons.” The 31-year-old actor was back on set later in the day to kick off the next song sequence for the film, while producer Karan Johar paid a visit to the set to look over the shoot of the special dance number. Meanwhile, Varun turned proud uncle to brother Rohit Dhawan and sister-in-law Jaanvi’s baby girl on Tuesday, and was spotted dropping by the city hospital where the new mother and daughter were admitted at around 5 pm with girlfriend Natasha Dalal. Bollywood’s newest chachu kept it casual in a tee and red track pants, while Natasha complemented him in green palazzos. The couple spent some time with his niece before Varun headed back to the sets where he will be shooting for 'Kalank' through the night. Earlier in the day, an understandably elated Varun had shared a picture of a balloon tied to a cradle that read ‘Welcome Baby girl’ on his social media.

Abhishek Bachchan recently vented out his hatred for Broccoli on social media. Coincidentally, his wife, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan served him a broccoli salad the same day. Abhishek couldn’t help but post this update on his social media with the picture of the salad and captioned it as, “Talk about #MurphysLaw. Guess the Mrs. read my last post.” Cashing on Abhishek’s hatred for the veggie, Twitteratis went on to give their opinions on it. The very fact that it was Aishwarya, who made that salad, had some netizens inviting themselves for lunch. There were some who went on to give lessons on the benefits of having broccoli. Continuing his hate campaign against the green veggie, Abhishek posted a fact about Broccoli about how it was man-made over 2000 years ago with farmers selectively breeding different types of cabbage. He shared the picture and captioned it as, “Why?? Why would anybody do such a thing? WHY??... I mean…. Who even likes broccoli?!?!” To this, Deepika Padukone replied by saying, “Mmeeeee!!!” clearly establishing the fact that the leggy lassed actress is fond of the vegetable. Wonder what Abhishek has to say to that.

Here's a glimpse of Kareena Kapoor Khan as a bride from 'Veere Di Wedding'

Shilpa Shetty may have been away from films for a while but has no desire to be seen in movies just for the sake of it. The actor's last cinematic outing was 2007's 'Apne'. "I think I have become too practical when it comes to (choosing a) script. My script sense has changed and that comes with time and experience. This is my 25th year in the industry and I have not done a film for eight-nine years, people still have faith in me, be it through small screen or the digital space," Shilpa said. The 42-year-old actor said that films are part of her life but she is now looking for something that she has not done before. "I am happy to be still relevant in this time and age and doing more interesting things that I have not done before. I am very happy in this space. I do get film scripts and after few pages I feel I have done this before," she said, adding that a script should be worthy of the time that she spends away from her son. "I am not interested in doing drama, there is enough drama happening in our lives. I want to do a funny film, a film that is entertaining and if possible show it to my son." Shilpa has produced 'Dishkiyaoon' in 2014 that had Harman Baweja but it did not do well at the box office. "Something looks good on paper but it doesn't always translate onscreen. We did our best as producers and I believe we need to do good work. We have been doing TV shows and we are doing a lot of animation for kids. I am interested in doing stuff for kids." She recently launched her second book 'The Diary Of Domestic Diva' that compromises of quick and hazzle free healthy dishes.

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STORY: Kalindi (Kareena Kapoor Khan), Avni (Sonam Kapoor Ahuja), Sakshi (Swara Bhasker) and Meera (Shikha Talsania) are childhood friends. Kalindi and Rishabh (Sumeet Vyas) are getting married, and the four gal pals come together for their veere’s wedding. But of course, there can be no shaadi without showsha and a lot of drama. This wedding celebration brings out skeletons from the closet, unspoken truths and some harsh realities as well. REVIEW: Four friends dealing with life, love, marriage and heartbreak isn’t an unheard of concept. But what makes ‘Veere Di Wedding’ a unique prospect is that here the pack of performers, is led by four ladies who make their choices, stand by them and have the guts to live their life the they want. There’s nothing holding back these gutsy girls. They speak their mind with fearless abandon, while they’re talking about sex before marriage, the lack of it post marriage, about orgasms and sex toys. They giggle and laugh over it and analyse their own situations in life with a certain objectivity, which many may or may not agree with. It’s refreshing to see a film present its women characters, in not just a progressive light, but also with umpteen flaws and cracks. It gives them the freedom to make mistakes and move on and that’s the beauty of it. These girls are unabashed using cuss words to express their angst or get high and happy to let their hair down. They don’t feel compelled to explain themselves or justify their actions, and that is one of the highlights of the film. The story introduces you to the four characters and sheds light on their complexities. Kalindi can’t come to terms with the idea of marriages and the other challenges that come with it. She’s just going with flow because she’s in love. Avni can’t seem to find a soul mate though her nagging mom (Neena Gupta) is desperately trying to find her a suitable matrimonial match. Sakshi is a little too fiery to be tamed by relationships and Meera is married to a firang and they have a young child, but her marriage isn’t a cake walk either. The best part of Director’s Shashanka Ghosh’s ‘Veere Di Wedding’ is the vibe that these veeres share and their conversational chemistry. They are like any four millennial girls who live their life carefree. But what the story could have done with is a little more depth in each character, which would make the audience feel for them. Here, you understand their complexities but don’t really become a part of their journey. There are some superb laugh-out-loud moments though, and some of the best dialogues are delivered effortlessly. A little more detailing in writing, could have added more heart to the story. While the conversations are engrossing, a lot of time is lost in the girls' chatter as the movie doesn't quite move forward. Kalindi’s story is at the centre of it all and gradually other characters and their sagas unfold. Sonam, Swara and Shikha rally around with their own set of problems. Kareena excels in her role as a girl trying to find her own answers and coming to terms with the idea of marriage. Sonam Kapoor as the girl desperately searching for love also bares her flaws with nonchalance, giving some cute and funny moments in the film. Shikha as the loud and spirited woman pulls off her role with ease. Swara as a bold and brazen, rich brat adds the right amount of crazy to the ensemble. All the girls are fabulously dressed and styled in every frame, whether they’re partying, moping, introspecting or just having a good time. While the girls are cracking dialogues with cool confidence, what often disturbs the experience is the background score that constantly underlays the dialogues. The music is good with tracks like ‘Tareefan’ and ‘Bhangra Ta Sajda’ setting the mood for the moments. The four leading ladies break the proverbial glass ceiling with their sexy stilettos. We’ve rarely seen women on screen who are so uninhibited about their life, sexuality and desires. In that respect, ‘Veere Di Wedding’ is a brave effort indeed. This film will find an appeal with the younger generations who can relate to the discussions and dilemmas of these veeres.

STORY: Set against the backdrop of the Indo-Pak war in 1971, an Indian girl marries a Pakistani Army officer to spy for her country.

REVIEW: ‘Raazi’ is the true story of a Muslim girl Sehmat (Alia Bhatt) - a naïve and inexperienced Kashmiri whose life changes when her father Hidayat Khan (Rajit Kapoor) seals her fate as an Indian spy. She undergoes rigorous training under Indian intelligence agent Khalid Mir (Jaideep Ahlawat) before being married off to Pakistani Army officer Iqbal Syed. On the other side of the border, Sehmat gradually assimilates into Iqbal’s family to uncover vital information while keeping her real motives hidden from them. Vicky Kaushal’s nuanced turn gives Iqbal a charming sincerity as he tries to balance his attention between Sehmat’s natural appeal, and the love for his country. Iqbal’s father, played by Shishir Sharma, lends a commanding presence to Brigadier Syed as a man committed to his official duties over his family. Back home, Rajit Kapoor makes his mark as Hidayat who reluctantly chooses his daughter’s destiny, placing the devotion of his country above all else. Of course, there’s an undeniable delight in seeing Soni Razdan play mother to her real-life daughter onscreen. Arguably, the film’s most substantial relationship is between Khalid and Sehmat. Jaideep Ahlawat tactfully plays Khalid as a stoic patriot who deliberately restrains his concern for Sehmat. They share an underlying bond of unease mingled with mutual respect that is tangible even when they’re not onscreen together. Director Meghna Gulzar uses this tension to further the intrigue around the interpersonal drama, thrilling us with explosive emotions rather than gun-toting action. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy’s music lends credibility to the 70’s backdrop. The songs evoke patriotism without tipping over into nationalism, primarily enhanced by Gulzar’s lyrics. The production design by Subrata Chakraborty and Amit Ray along with Maxima Basu Golani's costume design further solidify the film’s authenticity, although a few cinematic liberties in the screenplay might take you out of it at specific points. Nevertheless, Alia Bhatt's stellar performance keeps you invested in ‘Raazi’. Her transition from the gullible girl to a determined woman is subtle. Alia keeps Sehmat’s true alliance hidden just under the surface from her new family, but fortunately, in full view of the audience. Amidst all the compelling performances, this is Alia’s film as she continues to push her boundaries as an actor while challenging our expectations of her. In the same vein, ‘Raazi’ defies the spy genre’s traditional expectations of full-blown action sequences. Instead, Meghna Gulzar’s steady hand gradually ramps up the tension throughout, leading to an explosive final act in this strong dramatic thriller. It also leaves you questioning the repercussions of war on the human psyche.

STORY: In 1995, Ashwath Raina (John Abraham) an IAS officer, suggests that India conduct its own set of nuclear tests to stay ahead in the nuclear race with China and Pakistan. After the initial test fails under pressure from America, Raina gets a second chance in 1998 under the new reign of then PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

REVIEW: ‘Parmanu: The Story Of Pokhran’ is exactly what the title suggests. It’s a part fiction, part fact build up to the Pokhran II tests in 1998, after which India was recognised as a nuclear power on the global stage. While it is inspired by this real-life event, it’s story doesn’t follow India’s nuclear program to the T. It takes a few, cinematic liberties, in the way our scientific community and armed forces beat the American intelligence and surveillance systems to successfully test three nuclear bombs in the desert of Pokhran, Rajasthan. It is not an authentic recreation of history, but ‘Parmanu’ is a fairly entertaining look at a story that evokes the right sense of patriotism and national pride without being jingoistic. The story here is a bit far-fetched, what with John Abraham’s motley crew of scientists and army personnel, executing the entire nuclear program within a few days. But the taut execution, editing and screenplay help keep the suspension of disbelief to a bare minimum. The way India’s nuclear team outwits the American and Pakistani agents is an entertaining experience. Along the way, Anuja Sathe, playing John’s wife and Boman Irani, playing the Secretary to the Indian PM, bring in the right amount of drama and a small dose of comedy. With ticking clocks, racing surveillance satellites and an escalating sense of tension, ‘Parmanu’ does manage to engage the viewer. The use of CGI is good too, especially during sequences of outer space and the final nuclear explosions. The movie also does well to use real-life footage of then heads of state from India, Pakistan and US to create a political atmosphere. The first half of director Abhishek Sharma’s film takes a little too much time to set up. With a little more attention to detail, especially with the track of the American intelligence, ‘Parmanu’ would have been a much better watch. Thankfully it doesn’t resort to Pakistan bashing even as an ISI agent resorts to some villainy. John Abraham leads the film from the word go and is literally the captain of the mission and the movie. Diana Penty is good too, along with all the supporting actors who form the team of Indian scientists and soldiers. What ‘Parmanu’ lacks in detail and authenticity, it makes up with emotions and a sense of national pride. The narrative isn’t explosive but it does have the dramatic moments to keep the viewer engaged. Thrills, suspense, drama, a little bit of humour, as well as a solid comment on India’s soldiers – this movie, largely has all the tricks to please even a discerning audience.

STORY: Based on Rabindranath Tagore’s famous short story 'Kabuliwala', the film is about a young girl’s quest to discover more about her dead father’s friend who used to play bioscope shows for her as a kid.

REVIEW: Estranged from her photographer father Robi Basu (Adil Hussain), Mini (Gitanjali Thapa) has to travel back to Kolkota from France where she is studying, to collect her father’s remains after his airplane meets with a freak crash. Turns out, he was traveling to Afghanistan for reasons unknown to her. What comes as another shock to her is the fact that her father has obtained custody of an old friend of his, the bioscopewala Rehmat Khan (Danny Denzongpa) who has a dark past that is left to Mini to uncover if she cares to. Debutant filmmaker Deb Medhekar has quite skilfully adapted Tagore’s classic story for the screen. He has weaved an emotionally rich spectacle in the form of Bioscopewala about the bond between fathers and daughters. The relationships in the film; be it between Mini and Robi or between Mini and Rehmat, evolve over the course of the film and don’t seem forced at all. Deb has fused together several interesting themes which are backed up with a thoroughly enjoyable background score and strong performances. Danny Denzongpa gives a perfectly nuanced performance as the kind Pathan who years for his daughter whom he has left back home. Gitanjali Thapa, too, nails her part and has given a credible performance. The track 'Bioscopewala', penned by Gulzar and sung by K Mohan, fits in beautifully in the film. At one hour and 31 minutes, the film doesn’t waiver much and wraps up the loose ends perfectly. One hopes that the filmmakers had paid more attention to the back story of Rehmat Khan, which is infinitely more interesting than Mini’s own tale. Still, there’s plenty to take away from this emotionally charged story about relationships.

Several of his friends and filmi folks, who haven't seen him on the big screen in four years, have been congratulating him for attempting to play a teacher who speaks shudh Hindi, a tribute to his father Dharmendra's character in 'Chupke Chupke'. Now that the film, which centres around vasectomy, is all set to hit the screens, the actor will start looking at the other projects he has been offered. For Bobby, his dad has always been a huge inspiration. He says, "I am hungry for work. I want to collaborate with good directors on interesting scripts. I am happy that Poster Boys has got me back on everyone's minds. I am looking forward to new subjects and roles." The upcoming comedy, the remake of a Marathi film of the same name, also features macho Sunny Deol as one of the victims of a campaign that promotes vasectomy. The reason an actor with a repertoire of action films agreed to be a part of this light-hearted project is that today, meritorious content seems to have outshined big-budget projects. 'Poster Boys', produced by Sony Pictures Networks Productions, Sunny Sounds Pvt Ltd, Shreyas and Deepti Talpade, releases on September 8.