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Hunarbaaz: Hema Malini reenacts her Sholay character; Mithun Chakraborty asks ‘Tumhara naam kya hai Basanti?’

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Hunarbaaz: Hema Malini reenacts her Sholay character; Mithun Chakraborty asks ‘Tumhara naam kya hai Basanti?’ The upcoming episode of the reality show Hunarbaaz will graced by the dream girl of Bollywood, Hema Malini. The veteran actress will be seen having a great time on the show and enjoying with the judges and the contestants. One of the judges of the show Mithun Chakraborty will be seen recreating the 80’s era with Hema Malini. In the recent promo, the duo is seen enacting a cute scene from her superhit movie, Sholay. In the promo of the episode, the actress is seen seated on a tonga like her character, Basanti in the movie Sholay. Mithun Chakraborty is seen standing beside her as he plays the role of Dharmendra in the movie. She says in the peppy style of Basanti, “Ha babuji kaha jaoge Pratapgad, Ramgarh, jahan bolo. Arey pehle tanga nahi dekha kya?” She further says, “Babuji abtak naam kyu nahi pucha”, hearing this Mithun says, “Tumhara naam kya hai Basanti?” She smiled and said...

Hunarbaaz: Parineeti Chopra sings ‘Kuch Khaas Hai’ with Neha Bhasin; Karan Johar & Mithun Chakraborty REACT

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Hunarbaaz: Parineeti Chopra sings ‘Kuch Khaas Hai’ with Neha Bhasin; Karan Johar & Mithun Chakraborty REACT  Hunarbaaz is a show which had become one of the most-watched shows in a short span of time. It is a unique show that gives recognition to talented people across the nation. It is the first season and is judged by Parineeti Chopra, Karan Johar and Mithun Chakraborty. The show is graced by various celebs every week and the upcoming week will be a star-studded one. In the recent promo, Parineeti Chopra is seen sharing the stage with singer Neha Bhasin, as they give a spectacular performance together.  As per the latest promo shared by Parineeti Chopra, she is seen giving a grand performance with Neha Bhasin on the song, Kuch Khaas Hai from the movie Fashion. Karan Johar and Mithun Chakraborty gave them a standing ovation. They pressed all the buzzers to appreciate the energetic and thrilling performance.   See the video here: CLICK  As per the previous p...

EXCLUSIVE: John Abraham's Tehran set in Iran; Says 'Will take my mother along to shoot, she has 21 cousins'

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EXCLUSIVE: John Abraham's Tehran set in Iran; Says 'Will take my mother along to shoot, she has 21 cousins' On February 22, Dinesh Vijan announced that he is teaming up with John Abraham on a geo-political thriller titled Tehran. The story, written by Ritesh Shah and Ashish Prakash Verma, is based on true events with Arun Gopalan as the director. It is gearing up for a 2023 release and is expected to go on floors by June this year once John wraps up shooting for the Shah Rukh Khan fronted Pathaan. The actor describes it as a realistic geo-political thriller.  “My next is a film called Tehran, and it’s very Madras Café meets Batla House meets Parmanu. It’s in the geo-political space and I am so excited to start shooting for Tehran,” he says. John shares that he would be among the first Indian actors to shoot for a feature film in Iran. For those unaware, he was among the very few to have shot in Kabul as well, for Kabir Khan’s Kabul Express.   “I would probably be the firs...

EXCLUSIVE: Bhumi Pednekar to headline Karan Boolani’s directorial debut 'Thank You For Coming'

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EXCLUSIVE: Bhumi Pednekar to headline Karan Boolani’s directorial debut 'Thank You For Coming' Ever since her debut, Bhumi Pednekar has headlined socially relevant films like Dum Laga Ke Haisha, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, Saand Ki Aankh, Bala and Badhaai Do to name a few. And now, Pinkvilla has exclusively learnt that the actress has come on board Rhea Kapoor’s husband, Karan Boolani’s directorial debut titled Thank You For Coming. “The term coming in the title has a different meaning and suggested by the title, it’s another social comedy. The film is produced by Rhea Kapoor under her banner and is in conversation with another leading producer to come on board as the studio partner. The team has silently started shooting for the film in Delhi and are in the process of calling it a wrap by the end of this month,” revealed a source close to the development. There is a high possibility of this being a direct to digital release, given that it isn’t exactly a thea...

EXCLUSIVE: Baahubali 3 in works? Producer Prasad Devineni says, ‘Definitely at some point we might make it’

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EXCLUSIVE: Baahubali 3 in works? Producer Prasad Devineni says, ‘Definitely at some point we might make it’  Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion are two of the most celebrated films all over the world, and recently during the promotions of RRR, director SS Rajamouli reportedly hinted at the possibility of a part 3 in the franchise, stating that the announcement about the much-demanded project will come at the right time. Now, in an exclusive conversation with Pinkvilla, Baahubali producer Prasad Devineni sheds light on the reports.  “What he (SS Rajamouli) was saying is that there is scope in the Baahubali world to tell another story. The world is there, and the characters are larger than life. But we are not looking to start immediately, because he has got a couple of commitments. After that we will think about it. Definitely at some point we might make it, if everything falls into place. But there is no effort being put in right now,” informs Devineni. W...

EXCLUSIVE: Vipul Shah on 20 years of Aankhen: ‘It was originally designed as a sequel with an open end’

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EXCLUSIVE: Vipul Shah on 20 years of Aankhen: ‘It was originally designed as a sequel with an open end’  Vipul Shah’s directorial debut, Aankhen fronted by Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Arjun Rampal, Paresh Rawal and Sushmita Sen, has completed 20 years of its release today. The filmmaker informs that while the film is a success, back in the day, not many believed in the story. “The entire industry was wondering how the audience would accept the concept of three blind men robbing a bank. I was a TV and theatre guy before, so for me to be able to get this kind of cast was a near impossible task. They all agreed and accepted the novelty of the idea. That’s how things started rolling,” recalls Vipul Shah. The film was the fourth highest grosser of 2022. “I was so new that I never got any figures. I used to judge the success based on the amount of phone calls the producers got. That was my barometer and even today, I don’t know the real numbers of Aankhen. All I know is, it’s among t...

Rupali Ganguly shares pic with Anupamaa co-star Jaswir Kaur; Says ‘Some friendships go beyond work’

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Rupali Ganguly shares pic with Anupamaa co-star Jaswir Kaur; Says ‘Some friendships go beyond work’  Rupali Ganguly is among the most loved TV actresses. From her comic role of Monisha in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai to playing a strong woman in Anupamaa, she has nailed it every time. The actress is presently playing the lead role in her show Anupamaa, which follows the journey of a housewife who works towards establishing her own identity and dignity. For the fans of the show, Devika is loved for being Anupama’s number one supporter and friend. In the recent post, Rupali Ganguly is seen with her co-star Jaswir Kaur.  The character Devika plays an important role in Anupama’s life. She has always been there for her and given her the right advice. She has also assisted her throughout her journey and helped her stand up against her husband. Apart from her character, Jaswir Kaur and Rupali Ganguly have formed a friendship while working together. Rupali shared a pic with her from the sets ...

Anupamaa trends on Twitter as Anupama declares with her performance she'll marry Anuj

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Anupamaa trends on Twitter as Anupama declares with her performance she'll marry Anuj Popular daily soap Anupamaa has been consistently top-rated show since its launch. From its engaging plot to acting of the talented cast, it kept the audience interested for more than a year now. The recent plot of the show is focusing on the old-school romance between Anuj and Anupamaa. The show had a record high rating when Anupama had shared her feelings for Anuj, and in the upcoming episode, she will propose Anuj for marriage. As the promo of the episode was released on social media, the fans of the show have flooded Twitter with reactions.  As per the latest promo of the successful show, Anupama will give a special dance performance and the screen reads Anupama weds Anuj. She says to him, “Main Anupama Joshi Anuj Kapadia se shaadi karne ja rahi hu”. Anuj is seen overwhelmed to hear this and dances with joy.” Numerous fans took to Twitter to express their happiness.  ‘Anuj as well fd dese...

Bharti Singh, Haarsh Limbachiyaa document their baby's birth journey, Call it 'biggest shoot of their lives'

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Bharti Singh, Haarsh Limbachiyaa document their baby's birth journey, Call it 'biggest shoot of their lives'  Bharti Singh and her husband Haarsh Limbachiyaa are overjoyed after welcoming a baby boy into their family. On the 3rd of April, they became parents for the first time, and since then, well wishes have poured in for the couple. It is an extremely beautiful time for them. The couple has a YouTube channel together called 'LOL (Life of Limbachiyaa’s)' where they often share glimpses of their lives together. So it is no surprise that just today, they shared a vlog of the entire birth journey starting right from when they went to the doctor to the last day of Bharti’s pregnancy. As the couple rode to the hospital, Haarsh confessed that it felt like they were going for a shoot but in reality, they weren’t. So, Bharti butted in with a beautiful add-on and said that they were headed to their lives’ biggest shoot and they didn’t know what to expect next and how the b...

Jr NTR calls next with Prashanth Neel 'wonderful film', says 'NTR30 will live up post RRR expectations'

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Jr NTR calls next with Prashanth Neel 'wonderful film', says 'NTR30 will live up post RRR expectations'  The thundering success of SS Rajamouli's magnum opus RRR has made Jr NTR a pan-Indian star and expectations are high on his next two big movies. Jr NTR's upcoming movie, tentatively titled, NTR 30, has already begun picking up steam, primarily because he'll be reuniting with his Janatha Garage director, Koratala Siva, but also because of the long gap between his last release, Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava. After this, he has pan Indian film with KGF franchise director Prashanth Neel, which is one of the most anticipated projects in the south. In a recent interview with Variety, Jr NTR revealed major details about his next films, NTR30 and NTR31.   Opening up about NTR30 with Koratala Siva, the actor said, “It’s going to be loaded with drama because I believe in a lot of drama, drama sells a lot. Drama is what unites audiences beyond linguistic basis, so ...

Box Office: SS Rajamouli's RRR goes past Rs. 700 crores in India

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Box Office: SS Rajamouli's RRR goes past Rs. 700 crores in India  RRR grossed Rs. 22.50 crores approx on its second Monday, crossing Rs. 700 crores at the Indian box office. The movie took eleven days to reach the seventh century as compared to Baahubali 2 which did it on its eighth day.  The drop on Monday is roughly 63 per cent from Sunday, which is pretty much a standard drop for a second Monday. The film has collected Rs. 185 crores approx in four days of the second week so far and is heading for Rs. 235-240 crores for the full week. The second-week drop will be around 55 per cent, which is considered a good drop for any film and here it is coming off a Rs. 500 crores plus first week.  In its current trajectory, the film will reach Rs. 900-950 crores in India and depending on how it holds against KGF Chapter 2 in mid-April, Rs. 1000 crores figure is in the realm of possibilities.  The box office collections of RRR at the Indian box office are as follows:  We...

EXCLUSIVE: Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's wedding celebrations to be held between April 13-17

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EXCLUSIVE: Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's wedding celebrations to be held between April 13-17   Bollywood's favourite couple, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are all set to get married this month. There has been talk about the couple's wedding for a long time, but according to a source close to the actors, the wedding celebrations are all set to begin next week. The Brahmastra couple has been dating for a while but they made their relationship official when they appeared together for Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja's wedding back in 2018.  A source close to Pinkvilla while spilling details about Ranbir and Alia's big day said, "The wedding is taking place in April. The wedding festivities will take place from April 13 - 17. During this period, the sangeet and mehendi ceremonies are scheduled as well." Members close to the Kapoor and Bhatt families have been asked to keep themselves free during this period. While talking about Alia's outfits during the celebr...