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Baadshaho', which released last week, reportedly opened to double-digit numbers and mixed reviews from the critics and the audience. Starring Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi, Ileana D'Cruz, Esha Gupta and Vidyut Jammwal, the action thriller is set against the backdrop of the Emergency of 1975. For the makers, it was only gratifying to see a considerably high footfall at both, multiplexes and single screens across the country. In spite of getting mixed response from the critics, the film, produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar and Milan Luthria, is holding its ground with a decent collection at the BO. Director Milan Luthria says, "The numbers prove that the film has been well-received pan India. Occupancy has been fairly good over the weekend in multiplexes and single screens. Partial holidays on Monday and Tuesday helped the film reach out to more people. I've received satisfying feedback. I set out to entertain, and the film has found its mark across the spectrum. The audience is the best judge and they have delivered their verdict." Producer Bhushan Kumar beams, "Ours is a film for everyone and it's doing well in almost all the markets. We hope this week sees a good turnout at theatres, too."
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan says he is extremely glad for Salman Khan's sister Arpita Khan and her husband Aayush Sharma, who has made his Bollywood foray with Loveyatri. He has wished them luck. "Extremely glad for Arpita and Aayush Sharma... Love and success to you now and always! 'Loveyatri'," Shah Rukh tweeted Loveyatri also stars Warina Hussain, Ronit Roy and Ram Kapoor. It is directed by Abhiraj Minawala. The film released on Friday. Shah Rukh on the work front will next be seen in Aanand L. Rai's Zero, which also stars Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma. This will be the second time that Shah Rukh will be seen starring with Anushka and Katrina. The three have previously featured in Jab Tak Hai Jaan.
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Actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja has taken a break from the micro-blogging site Twitter as it's "too negative". "I'm going off twitter for a while. It's just too negative. Peace and love to all," Sonam tweeted Earlier this week, a Twitter user wrote: "Sonam, it's because of people like you, who don't use public transport or less fuel consumption vehicles. You know that your luxury car gives three or four km per litre mileage and 10/20 ACs in your house are equally responsible for global warming. First control your pollution. In response, Sonam tweeted: "And it's because of men like you that women find it difficult to use public transport for fear of being harassed." The Khoobsurat actress uses the digital platform to promote her films, fashion label and also to speak up on various issues including harassment.
Shah Rukh Khan Has A Contingency Plan For His Film, Zero
Said to be mounted on a budget of Rs 200 crore, Zero finds pride of place in Shah Rukh Khan's filmography as his most expensive film to date. While the mammoth budget would give sleepless nights to most producers, one can count on Khan's astute business skills to ensure that the project does not spell losses for him. With over two months to go before the Aanand L Rai-directed venture hits screens, trade sources indicate that the superstar has already recovered approximately Rs 130 crore through telecast rights, music rights and in-film branding. A trade source reveals, "The satellite rights have apparently been sold at a whopping sum to Sony Pictures. Plus, Shah Rukh's standing collaboration with Netflix has helped him bag a lucrative deal with the streaming giant for the film's digital rights."
Actor Ranveer Singh feels masala movies are the holy grail of mainstream Hindi films, and is happy to step into the zone with Rohit Shetty’s Simmba. In Simmba, Ranveer will be seen playing flamboyant policeman Sangram Bhalerao. It also stars Sara Ali Khan and Sonu Sood. “Simmba is a full-blown masala film. It’s an entertainer. I believe masala films are the holy grail of mainstream Hindi films. In terms of genre, it is the king of all genres,” Ranveer told IANS. “I am very lucky and I am very blessed that I am under the guidance of the king of the genre. Rohit Shetty is the gold standard in the masala film genre. I am making a foray into this genre with his film so it could not get any better. It’s highly entertaining,” he added. Produced by Karan Johar and Reliance Entertainment, Simmba is scheduled to hit the screens on December 28. Ranveer says there are “exciting action sequences and great songs” in the film. “And a very substantial story that’s driving the narrative of the film. There is intense drama. There are comedic bits. So, we are hoping to set a new benchmark for this genre.”
Bollywood star Salman Khan says he has been keen on visiting Arunachal Pradesh for a long time. Salman was interacting with media as he attended a curtain-raiser event for the second edition of an MTB Arunachal Mountain Bicycle Race along with Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju here. On his love for Arunachal Pradesh, Salman said: “I have never been there, but I don’t know why I like Arunachal Pradesh so much that I just wanted to go there for longest time to see the place and to be there. I did a film called Tubelight with child actor Matin Rey Tangu who hails from Arunachal Pradesh. So, whenever he used to meet me, he used to tell me to visit Itanagar which is in Arunachal Pradesh. “He used to keep on talking about rivers, mountains and the pollution-free environment of Itanagar and Pasighat. So, I got very fascinated with that. He always tells me that ‘Every time you promise me, but you don’t come there. I don’t like Mumbai but then also, I come here to meet you’.” For the event, Salman was dressed in a traditional maroon Monpa jacket from the state. “I tried to go there many times, but this time I hope I can make to this event. That time (when the event takes place), I am shooting for ‘Bharat’ in Delhi. So, if I get one day off from the shoot, the first thing I want to do is to be a part of this event.” He lauded the trailer of Thugs Of Hindostan, which features Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Shaikh. “It is outstanding,” he said.
Priyanka Chopra has a new role, as tech Investor
In one of her first acts as a startup investor, actress Priyanka Chopra recently toured the San Francisco home of her new portfolio company, a coding education company called Holberton School. The campus resembles a WeWork more than a school, with open-plan rows of desks, decorative neon lights and meeting rooms named after famous people. The school uses projects and group learning instead of more traditional courses, to teach software development. “You just hang out and you’re learning,” Chopra said. “It’s amazing.” Chopra, 36, has been doing a lot of hanging out and learning in technology circles lately. In between presenting at the Emmys, sitting in the front row at New York Fashion Week, celebrating the birthday of her fiancé, Nick Jonas, in Texas, and darting to her native India to act in a movie, she has squeezed in meetings with startup founders and lined up future investments. “Geeks are taking over the world,” Chopra said. “If they haven’t already,” she quickly added. There’s no shortage of celebrities investing in tech startups. So far, deals from male actors, athletes and musical artists have garnered much more attention than those from famous women. Ashton Kutcher is a regular at tech conferences; Carmelo Anthony and Nas have their own funds; Leonardo DiCaprio has been an adviser to at least three venture firms. Tyra Banks, Beyoncé and Demi Lovato have participated in startup deals. But few women have built robust portfolios. Chopra said she did not yet know how many deals she will do or how much money she would invest, but she does plan on building a portfolio. On Wednesday she announced her second investment, in Bumble, a dating and social media app founded by Whitney Wolfe Herd, one of the most prominent startup founders in tech.Chopra plans to help promote Bumble’s launch in India in the coming months. Chopra was introduced to tech investing by her manager, Anjula Acharia, a founder and angel investor who spent time as an entrepreneur-in-residence and partner at Trinity Ventures, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm. Acharia has worked with Chopra since 2010. Acharia was the first investor in ClassPass, a fitness booking startup; she made a return on the company’s most recent round of funding. She’s also invested in Bulletproof Coffee, Health-Ade Kombucha and The Muse. She said Jimmy Iovine, a mentor who backed her entertainment startup, DesiHits, taught her how to anticipate cultural trends. Acharia has straddled Hollywood and Silicon Valley says that, as an Indian woman, she has been a rarity in both worlds. On weekends, at the Hollywood parties she has frequented with Chopra, Acharia noticed they were often the only South Asians in attendance. Then, on weekday meetings with entrepreneurs and partners at Trinity Ventures, she was often the only woman. “I was always a minority,” she said. With Holberton involvement, Acharia and Chopra are making an effort to help change the tech industry’s gender disparity. After the musical performer Ne-Yo invested in Holberton and began to promote the school to his fans, applications from underrepresented minorities increased. Now, two thirds of Holberton’s students are people of color, and 30 percent are women. Chopra plans to promote the school to her fans as well. “If one day, because of Priyanka, it became 100 percent women, I’d be cool with that,” Acharia said. Founded in 2015, Holberton teaches students to code for free, then charges 17 percent of their paycheck for 3 1/2 years after they graduate. All of its graduates have found jobs. Chopra’s investment is part of an $8.2 million round of funding for Holberton which closed in April. She will join the company’s board of advisers. Chopra emphasized her support for Holberton’s mission to educate people from underprivileged backgrounds. Her investments will skew heavily toward companies with an element of social impact, and companies founded by women. “I don’t want to just be one of those people who’s like, ‘Yeah, I want to be on the tech bandwagon — how are they making so much money,’” she said, surveying the Holberton workspace in a cream pantsuit and snakeskin stilettos. “It’s not about that.” Chopra has worked with UNICEF to advocate for children since 2006, focused mostly on developing nations. But a dinner conversation with Acharia around the time of the 2016 election turned to education in America. That led Acharia to introduce Chopra to the Holberton School’s founders. “I think Holberton was the gateway drug for Priyanka,” Acharia said.
What Deepika Padukone Thought Of Ranveer Singh The First Time She Met Him
Despite the swirling wedding rumours, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have not yet admitted to their relationship. Though they are said to wed in November, there is no announcement. On Friday, the two were asked about their wedding at an event in New Delhi. Ranveer quipped that they would tell the world when it happens. Fans were quick to point out that since they are not denying the nuptials means it is happening. Dippy also revealed at the event that when she first met Ranveer, she felt he was not her type. Talk about opposites attracting each other.
Director Krish Jagarlamudi walked out of the Kangana Ranaut-starrer Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi mid-way to helm the NTR biopic. It appears that he is now hell-bent on releasing the film ahead of Manikarnika, which has Kangy stepping into his shoes to complete the project. The makers of the two-part Telugu film, on the life of a legendary star and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, announced that its first part will release on January 9 and the second on January 24. Manikarnika hits the marquee on January 25. This means that Krish has three films releasing in the same month. Ironically, the release date was announced just two days after the teaser of Manikarnika was out. The battle lines have been drawn. Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi is an Indian epic biographical film based on the life of Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi. Produced by Zee Studios in association with Kamal Jain & Nishant Pitti, the film is slated to release on January 25, 2019. Kangana Ranaut plays the titular role of Rani Laxmibai. Principal photography on the film began in May 2017.
Loveyatri Story:: Sushrut’s (Aayush Sharma) only passion in life is to teach garba to kids in Vadodara, but this time, the 9-day Navratri festival changes his life. He falls head over heels in love Michelle (Warina Hussain) and does everything he can to win her over.
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Sushrut or ‘Susu’ as he’s fondly called, is written off as an unambitious boy, whose only interest is to dance his life away. He constantly faces pressure from his family to find a ‘real’ job, while he dreams of opening his own garba academy in Vadodara. Over to the United Kingdom; Michelle is at the top of her class, but she wishes to return to her motherland in India. Her father (Ronit Roy) reluctantly agrees; they arrive in Baroda and extend their stay to celebrate Navratri on the insistence of his imposing Gujarati family. During the ‘festival of dance’, Susu falls in love with Michelle at first sight. He becomes the typical lover boy who literally runs in circles, to follow his heart. ‘LoveYatri’ is a straightforward love story – nothing more, nothing less. The makers clearly set out to create a sugary film, so they do that with enthusiasm and tons of nostalgic appeal. Debutant director Abhiraj Minawala plays it safe by sticking to a tried and tested formula, focusing on mushy moments to create drama. The problem is that there are too many sweet nothings in between, and that doesn’t help an unambitious screenplay. The characters are likeable, but the story doesn’t make you feel for them because there is little conflict of note and whatever arises is doused with ease. The songs in the film get special attention for capturing the festivity and mood around garba. Composer Tanishk Bagchi’s renditions of ‘Chogada’ and ‘Dholida’ are energetic with foot-tapping energy guaranteed to be popular on every Navratri playlist. Vaibhavi Merchant’s choreography will inspire plenty to shake a leg as well. The rest of the compositions are catchy enough not to become overbearing as they emerge at the drop of a hat. It’s evident that Aayush and Warina are raw, but both have a charming screen presence with enough chemistry. Since the story requires them to be innocent and naïve young lovers, this inexperience works in their favour. Ayush’s boyish appeal is likeable, although his first film doesn’t give him a chance to show much range as an actor. Ronit Roy as Michelle’s father and Ram Kapoor as Susu’s uncle, lead the charge to handle the emotionally heavier dialogues and scenes. Although ‘LoveYatri’ lacks the gripping appeal of more contemporary romantic stories, it might be just enough to satiate die-hard romantics looking to revisit the love stories of the 90s.Andhadhun Story: Residing in Pune, Aakash a blind pianist (Aayushmann Khurrana) is privy to an aftermath of a murder. His conscience urges him to report the crime he has technically not ‘witnessed’, but is there more to him than meets the eye?
REVIEW: Sriram Raghavan is known for his knack of dishing out twisty neo-noir, and he lives up to his reputation with AndhaDhun — a dangerously wicked thriller with dollops of dark comedy. Very few filmmakers manage to crack this genre and Sriram is adept at it. His film smartly questions your faith in ‘seeing is believing’. Honestly, blind protagonists make for scrumptious thrillers and Raghavan ensures he doesn’t miss a beat either. Inspired by a French short film L'Accordeur or The Piano Tuner (2010) by Olivier Treiner, AndhaDhun is a nerve-racking tale of fear, deceit and crime, that keeps you on the edge of your seat as it teases your mind. A ‘Scream’ (Hollywood slasher) scene in particular, acts as a classic jump scare. Boasting of a brilliant screenplay and masterfully crafted narrative by Raghavan, the story’s audacious characters and constant twists, keep you riveted. Atmospheric and moody, an underlying fear of what lies ahead grips your imagination. While the first half is replete with a blend of palpitating tension, suspense and comedy in classic Raghavan style, the second half slumps a bit. The plot gets a tad chaotic and convoluted as opposed to its terrific build-up. The long-winded conversation between characters slackens the pace and eases out the tension a bit, which you don’t expect at that point. However, a spectacular climax makes up for it. Ayushmann Khurrana in the lead role is a revelation. While he lends that effortless ease to every role he portrays, AndaDhun is the most definitive role of his career so far, that proves his versatility. Tabu is outstanding as always in a conflicted role that expects her to be erratic, vulnerable and deceitful. Sairat (Marathi blockbuster) actress Chaya Kadam and Ashwini Kalsekar leave an impact. Yesteryear actor Anil Dhawan makes a memorable appearance and Amit Trivedi’s music gives an haunting edge to the film. The interesting background score adds as a perfect layer to the ongoing proceedings. Open to various interpretations and unpredictable from beginning to end, AndhaDhun is an engaging thriller that keeps you on your toes and leaves you guessing all the way.
Pataakha Story: Badki (Radhika Madan) and Chhutki (Sanya Malhotra) live in a small town in Rajasthan. They are sisters who squabble about anything and everything from stolen bidis and clothes to broken phones and TV sets. Dipper (Sunil Grover) is their nosy neighbour, who is always on the lookout for an opportunity to make the sisters go to war, while their father (Vijay Raaz), a single parent, is always trying to make peace between the warring sisters.
REVIEW: Pataakha is the story of sisters who love to hate each other. This isn't your average sibling rivalry; this is passionate and spiteful hatred for your kin. The sisters literally want to strangle and choke the life out of each other. This strange sibling relationship forms the crux of Vishal Bhardwaj’s film, where the Rajasthani language and the rustic setting present a side of Rajasthan that you haven’t seen before. But for all its novelty, Pataakha is a film that’s a bit too hard to take in. Grasping the strong Rajasthani dialogues might prove to be a challenge for the average viewer. For 2 hours and 15 minutes, the sole focus of the screenplay stays on the fact that the sisters can’t live without getting into a brawl and while the uniqueness of the story is admirable, after a point, it does get a tad monotonous. Badki and Chhutki’s bickering and battles become spectacles for local crowds as their wily neighbour, Dipper, never misses a chance to instigate a war between the two sisters. Vishal Bhardwaj’s Pataakha, comes from an original short story by writer Charan Singh Pathik, and the sheer audacity of the sisters’ relationship, makes this idea interesting. As a viewer, the most pertinent question that you feel while watching Pataakha is ‘why do the sisters fight so much?’ At some point in the film, the father (Vijay Raaz) poses the same question to Dipper, who explains that it’s just like the one between India and Pakistan, where the sisters and the countries cannot survive without conflict and combat. Vishal Bhardwaj has set the film in Rajasthan and the sights and sounds are nothing like the usual, castle-heavy landscapes of Jaipur and Udaipur, which the audience has seen before. While he’s kept the story realistic to an extent that the characters speak only in the local language, which also becomes one of the biggest problems for the audience. You will often find yourself grappling to comprehend the dialogues. Perhaps, more lines in Hindi would have made it easier for the audience to connect with Pataakha’s excellent physical and situational humour. The performances by Radhika Madan and Sanya Malhotra are top-notch to say the least. Both actresses have dug deep into their earthy characters and their feisty and animated performances are worthy of applause. During the second half, the actresses put on weight too, and their physical transformations are impressive. The two sisters are nothing short of firebrands. Vijay Raaz, Sunil Grover and Saanand Verma are equally adept with their comic timing. Vishal Bhardwaj, as he always does with his films, has tried to put many quirky spins into this comedy. The music is rustic, but very pleasing. He has also provided an interesting background score. During the second half, as the film briefly explores a psychological reason for the sisters’ tendency to fight, the sci-fi sounding background music adds a delightful touch to the proceedings. But for all its wonderful and creative touches, Pataakha still feels like a story that stretches a short concept, for a little too long.
Sui Dhaaga Story:Egged by his wife Mamta (Anushka Sharma), Mauji (Varun Dhawan) decides to ditch his demanding bosses for his own tailoring business. But amidst naysayers, unscrupulous relatives and lack of support, will his dream of turning into an entrepreneur become a reality?
REVIEW: “Sab badhiya hai,” is Mauji’s response to daily struggles for a mediocre existence. In them, is a commute-heavy job, bosses who use him for personal errands and entertainment, a resentful father, an ailing mother and a marriage sans romance. His wife has no time for love between household chores. Following a very realistic confrontational scene with his bosses, Mauji quits to start something of his own. Sui Dhaaga is full of such simple daily conflicts and solutions that are seamlessly woven into the narrative. The film revolves around a handful of characters. While Varun Dhawan delivers an honest performance, almost never going overboard, Anushka Sharma’s restrain is effortless. She lives the character, clad in a simple sari, sporting sindoor and minimal make up. Together their romance is understated to the point of being non-existent, but that doesn’t take away from their partnership as a couple while fighting the odds in life. Among the supporting cast, Raghubir Yadav is spot on as a cynical father, taunting his son with sarcastic one-liners that will often make you chuckle. But the actor to watch out for is Yamini Dass, who plays Mauji’s mother. She justifies every moment of her screen-time. She is adorable even when she’s doling out daily chores to her bahu from the hospital bed. Director Sharat Katariya does take a few cinematic liberties, but there are enough real moments to move you. In a winning first half, he successfully establishes his main characters and their problems. Smart usage of humour in dialogues ups the entertainment quotient, even when the going gets tough for the characters. Film’s songs and background score lend gravitas to the story. While the narrative doesn’t get too preachy or predictable, the second half is simply convenient. Also, while Mauji’s struggle for self-employment finds ample mention, there isn’t much to justify his excellence in the craft, except his failed legacy. However, these are minor patches in the overall fabric of the film that is cut for entertainment. Sui Dhaaga is sewn together with strong performances and moments that tell a convincing story.
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.
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.
Baadshaho', which released last week, reportedly opened to double-digit numbers and mixed reviews from the critics and the audience. Starring Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi, Ileana D'Cruz, Esha Gupta and Vidyut Jammwal, the action thriller is set against the backdrop of the Emergency of 1975. For the makers, it was only gratifying to see a considerably high footfall at both, multiplexes and single screens across the country. In spite of getting mixed response from the critics, the film, produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar and Milan Luthria, is holding its ground with a decent collection at the BO. Director Milan Luthria says, "The numbers prove that the film has been well-received pan India. Occupancy has been fairly good over the weekend in multiplexes and single screens. Partial holidays on Monday and Tuesday helped the film reach out to more people. I've received satisfying feedback. I set out to entertain, and the film has found its mark across the spectrum. The audience is the best judge and they have delivered their verdict." Producer Bhushan Kumar beams, "Ours is a film for everyone and it's doing well in almost all the markets. We hope this week sees a good turnout at theatres, too."
