May 2024

Fasten your seat belts for a roller-coaster ride of love as Colors’ Udaariyaan soars to new heights with an exhilarating 15-year leap! After a heartwarming journey spanning three generations, the romance drama is taking off into an exciting new era, continuing its legacy with a fresh flock of characters. The upcoming plot will delve into the lives of Sarab, Haniya, and Meher, portrayed by Avinesh Rekhi, Aditi Bhagat, and Shreya Jain respectively. In a twist that will keep viewers gripped, the show captures a clash between Sarab and Meher, who find themselves on opposite runways when it comes to matters of the heart.

While Haniya, a nurturing soul, views love as a delicate seedling that needs careful tending, the strong-willed Meher perceives it as a weed that can stunt her growth. As the two sisters lead their lives with their own ideologies, the ruggedly handsome Sarab promises to harvest hearts with his charm. With new stories and characters on the horizon, ‘Udaariyaan’ vows to cultivate a fresh landscape of love and relationships.

Avinesh Rekhi shared his excitement of essaying the role of Sarab, and said, “Stepping into the shoes of Sarab in Udaariyaan feels like coming home to the roots. I started my journey with COLORS, and after the immense success of Choti Sarrdaarni, I’m thrilled to embark on this new chapter with Udaariyaan. Sarab’s character is a new challenge for me. Shooting in Punjab’s picturesque locations is always a delight. With the support of an incredible team and the love of our viewers, I’m ready to breathe life into this character.”

Excited to play the role of Haniya, Aditi Bhagat shared, “From playing Aasmaa to now essaying the role of Haniya has been an incredible journey for me. It would be really interesting and challenging to play the role of Haniya as it is notably different from Aasmaa’s character. This is a challenge I would love to take on. Though different in nature, Haniya has a core of Aasmaa. I feel blessed to be continuing to be part of this show’s legacy, although in a different role. I hope the viewers love my new character just like they have loved Aasmaa.”

Shreya Jain too opened up about being thrilled to portray the role of Meher, and added, “Udaariyaan has received immense love and support from the viewers, and I am thrilled about carrying forward its legacy. Meher’s character has many layers, and it will be interesting for the audience to see it unfold gradually. It is my first time shooting in Chandigarh, and I am very excited. I am truly grateful to COLORS for entrusting me with this opportunity and I hope the audience continues to shower their love on the show!”

Udaariyaan airs on Colors everyday at 6 pm.

Also Read: Udaariyaan producer Sargun Mehta pens heartfelt messages to pre-leap cast including Priyanka Chahar Chaudhary, Ankit Gupta, Hitesh Bharadwaj, and Twinkle Arora

Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi- starrer Ramayana’s shoot has been going on in Mumbai for quite a while now. However, the filming of the movie might take place beyond the schedule that had been finalized by the team earlier.

After the pictures on set were leaked, the Ramayana team has decided to tighten up the surveillance by covering up the set and film indoors to avoid any details being leaked.
“The producers didn’t want any glimpses of the film to come out before an official announcement, and despite trying their best – including opting for a no-phone policy on set – shutterbugs managed to click pictures of Ranbir and Sai’s looks from the film. Curtains have been put all around and the surveillance has been tightened to avoid further leaks,” a source told News18.

According to the reports, working title of the film is also out. Although there has not been any official announcement about the title, according to the source the working title of Ramayana is reportedly God Power.

Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor as the role of Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita. Lara Dutta, Sunny Deol and Sheeba Chaddha will also be seen as Kaikeyi, Hanuman and Manthara respectively. Moreover, the official announcement by the makers with respect to the film is yet to made.

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Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has been in news ever since its release. The grandeur of this Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial, as the filmmaker makes his big web-series debut, and the performances by actresses and actors have been receiving a lot of love from industry insiders as well as audiences too. However, it is SLB’s niece Sharmin Segal who found herself at the receiving end of trolls as many of them were quite brutal while reviewing her acting chops. Coming in support of the actress, was her co-star Richa Chadha, who essayed the character of Lajjo.

During an interaction, Richa Chadha addressed the matter of Sharmin Segal getting trolled for her performance in Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar and she told Pinkvilla, “I think truthfully, it is the audience’s right. It’s the audience’s prerogative that you like the show, you dislike the show. You like a performance, you dislike a performance”. However, the actress also maintained that one needs to be mindful of the fact that it doesn’t hurt the actor. “But what happens today, I think in the era of social media, when people start trolling, making memes, doing all that, that’s a bit hurtful, I think, for anyone. We must never be unkind because it can happen to you tomorrow. And everyone is a human being,” she added.

In the past, Taha Shah Badussha, who essayed the role of Tajdar, who is in love with Sharmin’s character Alamzeb, also came in defence of the actress wherein he stated that her ‘method’ for acting ‘involves being subtle’.

For the unversed, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is a web-series set against the backdrop of pre-Independence that revolves around the lives of courtesans and explores a tale of love, power, betrayal, and freedom, featuring an ensemble cast of Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Pratibha Ranta, Sharmin Segal, among others as courtesans whereas Shekhar Suman, Adhyayan Suman, Fardeen Khan, play their patrons along with Taha Shah Badussha as the Nawab. The show is currently streaming on Netflix.

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On Friday, Prime Video announced the global streaming premiere of the super hit comedy-drama, Madgaon Express. Headlined by Divyenndu, Pratik Gandhi, and Avinash Tiwary, the film also features Nora Fatehi, Upendra Limaye, and Chhaya Kadam in pivotal roles. Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under the banner of Excel Entertainment. Madgaon Express marks the directorial debut of actor Kunal Kemmu. The film will stream in India and over 240 countries and territories starting May 17.

Talking about the film, director Kunal Kemmu said, “Madgaon Express holds a special place in my heart as it’s my first project as a director and also a writer. It was the most liberating experience for me. Every member of the cast and crew poured their hearts, love, sweat, and tears into this film to guarantee that viewers would have a blast watching the hilarious antics of our three leads. The overwhelming adulation the film received during its theatrical run has been humbling. I am thrilled that it will now be available to a global audience through Prime Video.”

Manish Menghani, director – content licensing, Prime Video India, also shared, “Madgaon Express has been lauded for its revival of the classic comedy genre which has led to much audience love and appreciation. The movie’s relatable themes, phenomenal dynamic between the lead characters, and Kunal Kemmu’s commitment to portraying comedic gold on screen has contributed to making the film a huge success. It exemplifies our continued commitment to bringing fresh, top-notch Indian stories to our global audience. We are looking forward to adding yet another much-loved and successful title to Prime Video’s selection of blockbuster films.”

Producer Ritesh Sidhwani also added, “From the initial concept to the final edits, this film has been a journey of exceptional talent coming together. Kunal’s vision as a director is fresh and captivating, and the phenomenal performances by Divyenndu, Pratik, Avinash, and the entire cast truly elevates the story. We’re confident that Prime Video’s global reach will allow audiences worldwide to experience the twists, turns, and thrills of Madgaon Express, and we can’t wait for everyone to revel in this laugh riot.”

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Speaking of the plotline, the film revolves around three childhood friends, Dodo, Pinku, and Ayush, whose quintessential teenage dream of going to Goa together has never been fulfilled.  Years later, they reunite to finally embark upon their dream trip, only for their unforgettable vacation to go off-track. An unwarranted luggage mix-up and a bag full of unidentified drugs later, hilarity ensues as the trio must escape from drug lords, cops, and gangsters in a bid to save their lives.

Also Read: Madgaon Express Box Office: Kunal Kemmu film goes past Rs. 35 crores mark

Arjun Kapoor’s stint as a villain has come to an end! On Wednesday, the actor shared his excitement on social media after completing his filming for the upcoming action flick Singham Again. This marks a significant milestone for Kapoor, who expressed his joy at being part of director Rohit Shetty’s renowned “cop universe.” With Kapoor’s filming wrapped, the baton seems to be passed to Ranveer Singh. Reports suggest Singh has finished a majority of his scenes for the Ajay Devgn-led cop film. The actor is expected to complete his portions by month-end.

According to a report in Mid-day, a source revealed, “There’s some minor patchwork shooting remaining, which will be completed at Film City within the next two weeks.”

This conclusion leaves Singh with a crucial decision – what’s next? Industry insiders hint at three potential projects on his slate: Aditya Dhar’s gangster drama Dhurandhar, Prasanth Varma’s upcoming film, and the highly anticipated Don 3 alongside Farhan Akhtar. The source further stated, “Singh is expected to commence shooting for Aditya’s film in June. He’s also been in talks with Prasanth Varma, known for HanuMan, regarding their next project, tentatively titled Rakshas.”

Rakshas is said to be a mythological film set in the pre-Independence era, with Singh portraying a morally ambiguous character. This unique role has reportedly piqued his interest. By the end of this month, Singh is likely to finalize the details of his next project. The current plan involves wrapping up Dhurandhar in a continuous shoot by July-end, followed by a break in August before diving into Varma’s film in September.

Regarding Dhar’s project, a source told Bollywood Hungama anonymously a month ago, “Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar are very keen to make their first collaboration very special. They want to mount the film like the biggest action thriller set against the backdrop of politics and gang wars. The vision to make this requires a big budget and they are not able to align their vision with their studio partner.”

The source further informed that Aditya Dhar is now taking time off to rework the script and scale down some of the action sequences to bring it into a particular budget structure. “The market is not lucrative as the digital streaming market has come down in the last 2 years. With films not fetching the requisite value of digital rights, the studios have asked a lot of directors to rework their budgets. Aditya Dhar is now working to get budgets in place,” the source said.
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The animated flick The Garfield Movie is all set to release in India on Friday, May 17, a week before its release in North America and major markets on May 24. The buzz is tremendous for the film in the West and as per Variety, it’s all set to open at $35 million in the weekend, despite clashing with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. What’s interesting to note is that worldwide, audiences watching The Garfield Movie will see the mention of an Indian production house in the beginning slate and end credits.

It has come to light that Prime Focus, an Indian studio known for delivering VFX in local and international films, is one of the producers of The Garfield Movie. As soon as the film begins, the logo of Prime Focus is displayed along with Sony Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Alcon Entertainment etc. And in the end credits, Namit Malhotra’s name in big bold letters is mentioned as one of the producers.

Interestingly, Prime Focus was also one of the producers of Brahmastra. Released in 2022, this Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt starrer was loved for its concept, performances, music and of course VFX that matched global standards. If all goes well, Prime Focus will also be a part of one of the most awaited films, Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash of KGF fame. However, as per recent reports, Prime Focus is yet to fulfill the payment terms to producer Madhu Mantena.

Prime Focus has delivered VFX in several significant Hollywood films like Harry Potter series, Tenet, Dunkirk, films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe including Avengers: Endgame, Mission Impossible films, Fast & Furious films, movies of the DC Universe, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire etc.

After The Garfield Movie, Prime Focus has also produced Animal Friends, which is a live action-cum-animated film starring Ryan Reynolds and Jason Momoa. It is expected to be released in 2025.

Also Read: The Garfield Movie Trailer: Chris Pratt’s Garfield embarks on a dangerous and secret mission in first glimpse, watch

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