Disney+ Hotstar is back with a drama series, Gunaah, centered around a hero that turns into an anti-hero. Fueled by his desire for vengeance, Abhimanyu played by Gashmeer Mahajani, is a seasoned gambler. He is out there to blur the lines between right & wrong, friends and enemies, mercy & retribution. The series also stars Surbhi Jyoti in a pivotal role and is all set to release on Disney+ Hotstar on June 3, 2024.

Directed by Anil Senior and created by Anirudh Pathak, the series is set in a world where betrayal and mystery collide. Gunaah will take the viewers on a journey of a man whose existence is shrouded in secrecy.

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Talking about the project, creator Anirudh Pathak remarked, “With Gunaah, we wanted to create a narrative that not only entertains but keeps one at the edge of their seat. Abhimanyu, played brilliantly by Gashmeer, is a very intriguing character. We are confident that the gripping saga will capture the audience’s attention and we are thrilled that it’ll also be available to watch for free on mobile on the Disney+ Hotstar app, giving it a much wider reach.”

Gasmeer Mahajani said, “Abhimanyu is unlike any character I have ever played. It was an incredibly challenging yet rewarding experience for me and I cannot wait for the world to watch the series. I was drawn to him from the moment I read the script for the first time. Shooting for ‘Gunaah’ has also been very memorable as working with Anil and Anirudh has been a great experience.”

Produced under the banner of Bodhi Tree Multimedia Ltd, with producers Sukesh Dev Motwani, Mautik Tolia, and Persis Siganporia, the series brings together a talented cast comprising of Gashmeer Mahajani and Surbhi Jyoti.
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Speculation regarding the marital status of actress Natasa Stankovic and cricketer Hardik Pandya has been circulating on social media. This follows changes on Stankovic’s Instagram profile and her absence from the IPL season. 

The Spark of Speculation

The rumors gained momentum after a Reddit post titled “Natasa and Hardik separated?” went viral. The couple, married since May 2020 and parents to son Agastya, have become the subject of online scrutiny.

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Stankovic recently removed “Pandya” from her Instagram handle and deleted several photos featuring her and Hardik together. Additionally, a Reddit user pointed out the couple’s lack of interaction on Instagram Stories and the absence of a birthday post from Hardik on Stankovic’s birthday in March 2024. Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya has not liked any of Natasa’s recently shared posts on her feed. 

However, the duo had shared a joint post on the occasion of Valentine’s Day this year. The photo also featured their son Agastya. Meanwhile, the caption read, “Happy Valentine’s Day,” followed by a heart emoticon. 

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Fan Reactions Divided 
The Reddit post triggered a range of comments. Some users expressed their belief in a potential separation, while others cautioned against hasty conclusions based solely on social media activity. One user suggested the online trolling Stankovic faced during the IPL as a reason for her low profile, referencing past instances of online harassment faced by cricketers’ wives.
Official Silence
Having said that, it is worth mentioning here that neither Hardik Pandya nor Natasa Stankovic has addressed the rumours publicly. The couple’s current relationship status remains unconfirmed. 

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“I ran away from that film. It had taken a lot more of my life than I had planned on…”

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In a significant achievement for India at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, Chidananda S Naik’s film Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know secured the first prize in the prestigious La Cinef section. Naik, a doctor-turned-filmmaker from Mysuru, created this film as part of his coursework at Pune’s Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). The film, inspired by a Kannada folk tale, narrates the story of an old woman who steals a rooster, showcasing Naik’s ability to blend traditional narratives with cinematic excellence.

This is the first time a film by a student from the 1-year Television degree has been chosen for the famous Cannes Film Festival.

The second prize was shared by Out of the Widow Through the Wall, directed by Asya Segalovich of Columbia University, and The Chaos She Left Behind, directed by Nikos Kolioukos of Aristotle University in Thessaloniki, Greece. The third award in the La Cinef competition went to Mansi Maheshwari’s animated film Bunnyhood. Maheshwari, who was born in Meerut and a former NIFT Delhi student, made the film while attending the National Film and Television School in the United Kingdom.

The Cannes Film Festival awards a 15,000 euro grant for the first prize winner, 11,250 euros for the runner and 7,500 euros for the third prize recipient.

The awarded films will be screened at the Cinema du Pantheon on June 3 and at the MK2 Quai de Seine on June 4.

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After the success of the world premiere of the Film Heritage Foundation’s restoration of Shyam Benegal’s 1976 film Manthan at the Cannes Film Festival 2024, the Film Heritage Foundation and the Gujarat Co-Operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. have collaborated with PVR-INOX Ltd. and Cinépolis India to release the restored classic in 50 cities and 100 cinemas across India on June 1 & 2, 2024.

Manthan, a fictionalized version of the beginnings of the extraordinary dairy cooperative movement that transformed India from a milk-deficient nation to the world’s largest milk producer inspired by Dr. Verghese Kurien, the Father of the White Revolution, is also India’s first crowdfunded film produced by 500,000 dairy farmers who contributed Rs. 2/- each towards the production of the film.

The film featured a stellar cast including Girish Karnad, Naseeruddin Shah, Smita Patil, Dr. Mohan Agashe, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Anant Nag and Abha Dhulia. Manthan was shot by renowned cinematographer and director Govind Nihalani and the music was composed by eminent music composer Vanraj Bhatia.

Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, Director, Film Heritage Foundation states, “When Film Heritage Foundation takes up the restoration of a film it is with the ultimate aim of bringing it back to the public for which it was made. Funded by 500,000 farmers, ‘Manthan’ is a film made by the people for the people and we knew that it was imperative that the restored film be shown back on the big screen to reach the widest audience possible. I am so pleased that audiences across the country in cities ranging from the big metros like Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai to smaller cities like Dharwad, Kakinada, Nadiad, Bhatinda, Panipat and Kozhikode will have the opportunity to watch the beautifully restored film.”

Shyam Benegal states, “I was so pleased to hear about the fantastic response that the restoration of ‘Manthan’ received at its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. But I am even more delighted that the restored film will be released in cinemas across the country. “Manthan” will be the first restoration of one of my films that will have a theatrical release. When Manthan released in 1976, it was a great success as the farmers themselves came to see the film in droves, travelling in bullock carts from small towns and villages. I hope that 48 years later when the restored film comes back to the big screen this June, people across India will come to the cinema to watch the film.”

Naseeruddin Shah states, “Watching the restored ‘Manthan’ at its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival was a very emotional experience for me. I was overwhelmed by memories from almost fifty years ago when cinema was a vehicle of change and moved to tears by the standing ovation at the end, which was not just for myself but for the film which has more than stood the test of time and also for the beauty of the restoration. I am delighted that the film is to be released in cinemas across India and I hope that people will not lose the opportunity to watch a beautiful restoration of a historic film on the big screen. I will be going to the theatre myself to watch the film again.”

Govind Nihalani states, “Having been involved in the restoration of ‘Manthan’ and seen the painstaking effort that Film Heritage Foundation has put in over many months to ensure that the restoration is as true to the original work as possible, I cannot wait to watch the film back on the big screen, the way it should be watched and to see the work that Shyam and I envisioned nearly fifty years ago come back to life again.”
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Even though Eid 2024 lacked a Salman Khan release, the superstar has unveiled a grand project titled Sikandar to make up for it. This action extravaganza marks Khan’s first collaboration with director AR Murugadoss, and filming is set to commence in June 2024. Murugadoss is currently juggling projects, including an action film featuring Tamil star Sivakarthikeyan (tentatively titled SK23). To ensure a smooth transition to Sikandar, he aims to wrap up a significant portion of SK23 before diving into Khan’s film.

“Murugadoss wants to complete as much of SK23 as possible before Sikandar goes on floors,” an insider revealed, according to a Mid-day report. The plan involved shooting the initial schedule of Sikandar in May, followed by a return to Sivakarthikeyan’s film in June. From July onwards, Murugadoss will devote his full attention to Sikandar.

With a target Eid 2025 release, the team is working tirelessly to meet the deadline despite the director’s packed schedule. “To avoid any delays, Murugadoss has assembled a dedicated team to expedite the completion of SK23,” the source added.

Another report in the same publication revealed that the pre-production began last week in May, paving the way for a June shoot. The first schedule will take place in Mumbai, with location scouting currently underway to finalize filming spots. Additionally, Salman Khan will be involved in a photoshoot towards the end of May, followed by the commencement of principal photography after June 20.

Action sequences are a priority for Murugadoss, and the action directors are busy choreographing these set pieces. Salman Khan has already begun his preparations. “Salman insists on performing the action sequences himself. He has modified his workout regimen to achieve a chiseled physique,” the source revealed.

Table reads with Khan and leading lady Rashmika Mandanna are expected to start in early June. A significant portion of the film will be shot in Mumbai and Hyderabad before the team embarks on an international schedule. To ensure Khan’s safety, considering past threats, filming locations will be disclosed on a need-to-know basis.

Sikandar marks Murugadoss’s highly anticipated return to Hindi cinema after an eight-year hiatus following Akira (2016). This project also reunites Khan with producer Sajid Nadiadwala, the duo behind blockbuster hits like Kick, Judwaa, and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi.
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A huge piece of lighting equipment crashed on top of Kristin Chenoweth while she was filming The Good Wife in 2012. She said, “My ribs were cracked. My nose and some of my teeth were broken, and I had a skull fracture. And those were just the injuries that actually showed up on x-rays.”

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