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Film producer and entrepreneur Ankur Garg, co-founder of the successful film production company Luv Films, was bestowed with the prestigious Spanish Knighthood honor – la Cruz de la Orden del Mérito Civil on October 8, recognizing his contributions to cultural exchange between India and Spain. The award acknowledges his work on the film Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar starring Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor and directed by Luv Ranjan, which was extensively shot in iconic Spanish locations such as Barcelona, Mallorca, Cala Deia, and Calas Almunia amongst few others, boosting Spain’s tourism through its vibrant depiction.

The Spanish Knighthood la Cruz de la Orden del Mérito Civil is a distinct Spanish order that recognizes both Spanish and foreign citizens for civic virtue and extraordinary services to Spain.

Acknowledging this honor, Ankur says, “I am deeply honored to receive the prestigious La Cruz de la Orden del Mérito Civil from Spain. My sincere thanks to Ambassador H.E. Juan Antonio March Pujol, Consul General Jorge de Lucas Cadenas, and Fernando Heredia for this recognition. Collaborating with everyone in Spain on ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar,’ directed by my dynamic and talented partner Luv Ranjan, was an amazing experience enhanced by their support. I remain committed to fostering cultural dialogue between our nations. Thank you to all who have been part of this journey.”

This award was presented by the Spanish Ambassador to India H.E. Juan Antonio March Pujol to Garg during a grand ceremony in celebration of the National Day of Spain.

H.E. Juan Antonio March Pujol, Spanish Ambassador to India, adds, “I am delighted to have presented the Order of Civil Merit to Ankur Garg. His work as a producer at the helm of the film Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar has brought Spain closer to the Indian public. Tens of millions of Indians know a little more about our country thanks to his commendable efforts to shoot his film in Spain, even with all the difficulties imposed by Covid. His success is proof of the enormous potential for collaboration between Spain and India.”

Also Read: Luv Ranjan’s next starring Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor set for Republic Day 2023 release, to clash with Hrithik Roshan-Deepika Padukone’s Fighter

National Awarded Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar has time and again delivered some of the truly remarkable films in his career, showcasing his exceptional storytelling. His films inspire and present a whole new world to the audience. While the iconic filmmaker carries a great body of work, he is also a great admirer of Satyajit Ray and his work, considering Ray to be his guru. Sircar believes that his own films are heavily influenced by Ray’s cinematic legacy.

Recently, at a panel discussion at IFP, Shoojit Sircar said, “Satyajit Ray has been my guru and still I think his films are so much influence in my life and in my films also. Apart from that I have watched a lot of Oliver Stone films, Fellini, Buñuel (Luis Buñuel), Mrinal Sen, Ritwik Ghatak, there are many others. So, at that time I think those films didn’t have this kind of exhibition, this kind of distribution.”

“For example, if it was Mumbai and if it was a Ray film, it will be showing in maybe one in somewhere in town in one theatre. It never had a chance to go to many theatres. Things are different now, I mean there are many theatres to exhibit your films but at that time it was only, like I grew up in Delhi and it was only one theatre where I could see these kinds of films, wherever Bergman films or Buñuel films or Ray films. So I think these films were my influences,” he added.

On the work front, Shoojit Sircar is gearing up for his untitled next, which will be a theatrical release this year. His upcoming film is also a slice-of-life drama starring Abhishek Bachchan and is slated for release at the end of November.

Also Read: 70th National Film Awards: Shoojit Sircar extends heartfelt wishes to the winners: “Wish we get to witness more and more such remarkable creations”

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Lack of food has once again become a bone of contention between Bigg Boss and his contestants as the latter have decided to go on hunger strike. After the jailed contestants of Bigg Boss 18 decided to choose freedom over ration, all the contestants have been facing scarcity of food which has resulted in them in taking this step. Considering that the matter has escalated to this extent, Vivian DSena and Nyrraa Banerjee have decided to come together to figure out a permanent solution in order to prevent any lack of ration in the future.

Amid all the conflicts, controversies, and drama, the game of Bigg Boss 18 has taken a new turn on Tuesday with the return of Tajinder and Hema from jail. While everyone is slowly losing their energy due to hunger strike, Vivian DSena and Nyrraa Banerjee have smartly decided to join hands to figure out a solution. The duo is currently coming together with multiple ideas in order to understand how the ration situation can be managed. The two contestants have suggested to come up with a system where they send two contestants to jail every time in order to maintain a satisfactory ration stock. However, they are yet to figure out the kind of system they would like to implement to choose the contestants who would go to jail. While this suggestion is yet to be put across to Bigg Boss, the latter too has not reacted to the ongoing strike.

On the other hand, Avinash Mishra has worked hard on making Dal Khichdi for everyone but as of now, none of them have broken the strike or have raided the kitchen for a meal or snack. Now it remains to be seen how Bigg Boss will react, and whether the master will accept the solutions given by Vivian and Nyrraa in order to protect their ration.

Also Read: Bigg Boss 18 contestant Shilpa Shirodkar opens up on how she handles drama in the house; says, “I’ll stay calm and speak with a smile”

Sanjay Leela Bhansali has pulled off a casting coup by getting together Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, and Alia Bhatt together. Touted to be a love triangle, Love and War marks the reunion of Ranbir Kapoor and Sanjay Leela Bhansali after the 2007 dud, Saawariya. SLB was all set to start shooting for Love And War from October 10, but the latest we hear is that the film has been delayed by 2 months.

According to sources close to the development, the heavy rains in Mumbai have delayed the shoot of Love And War by 2 months and the film will now begin by November end/early December. “Sanjay Leela Bhansali films spell grandeur and he wants them to look a certain way. Due to the Mumbai rains, the set construction kept getting delayed. When they finally started the work, the set was damaged due to the impact of rains earlier in the month in the city,” a source informed Bollywood Hungama.

The source further informed us that SLB in the meantime is seeing this as a blessing in disguise. “SLB is getting more time to work on the script and music of Love And War. He will be doing more workshops with the trio of RK, Alia, and Vicky, while developing the script better with music. New timelines are being chalked out now,” the source informed us further.

Love And War is set to be an Eid 2026 release!

Also Read: Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War secures record deals – Rs. 130 crore with Netflix for streaming rights; Rs. 35 crore with Saregama, Rs. 50 crore for TV: Report

In an unexpected turn of events, actor Saqib Saleem, who was slated to be a part of the grand trailer launch for Citadel: Honey Bunny alongside Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, decided to skip the highly anticipated event. The actor’s absence at the launch, held today, raised eyebrows, and industry sources suggest the reason behind his decision lies in his diminished role in the trailer of the upcoming series.

Initially, Saqib was supposed to feature prominently in the trailer, but to his dismay, he appeared in just a few fleeting scenes. According to well-placed insiders, the makers of Citadel: Hiey Bunny chose to edit a significant portion of his role, leaving the same on the editing floor. This development reportedly took the actor by surprise, as he had expected to play a more crucial part in the series’ trailer narrative.

Following the perceived slight, Saqib took to Instagram, where he shared a cryptic post that many believe is a subtle dig at the streaming platform and the show’s creators. The post featured a picture of him with the caption, “Home alone n reading.” But what truly caught attention was the highlighted sentence in the accompanying image, which read: “Regardless of whether your circumstances are favourable or adverse, the important thing is to move through them graciously.”

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Fans and industry watchers alike have interpreted this as a quiet but clear expression of Saqib’s feelings about his reduced role in the trailer of Citadel: Honey Bunny. While the actor has not publicly commented on the matter, the timing of his post has led many to speculate about his frustration.

Saqib Saleem was expected to join the high-profile cast at the event, which celebrated the launch of the much-anticipated Indian adaptation of Citadel, but his absence, combined with the social media post, seems to point towards a deeper dissatisfaction. Whether this will prompt further developments or public clarification remains to be seen.

As the buzz around Citadel: Honey Bunny continues to build, Saqib’s next move will certainly be something to watch, especially if he chooses to address the issue directly.

Also Read: Citadel: Honey Bunny trailer launch: “Only South Indians notice my action potential”: Varun Dhawan on why Aditya Chopra declined to cast him in action films

Actress Priyanka Chopra is preparing to expand her entrepreneurial horizons with the upcoming launch of her line of beauty products in collaboration with Max Factor. While details of the brand remain under wraps, the announcement is eagerly anticipated by fans and beauty enthusiasts alike.

Priyanka Chopra Joins Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif and Others 
Chopra’s entry into the beauty industry comes at a time when several Bollywood celebrities have successfully ventured into their own beauty brands. Notable names include Katrina Kaif with her brand Kay Beauty, Deepika Padukone’s 82°E, Sunny Leone’s Star Struck, Kriti Sanon’s skincare line, and Mira Rajput, wife of actor Shahid Kapoor, with her recently announced line of beauty products. With Priyanka joining this elite group, the Indian beauty landscape is set to see even more innovative products. 

Readers might know that over the years, Priyanka Chopra has demonstrated a strong entrepreneurial spirit. In 2021, she launched Anomaly, a haircare brand focused on sustainability and quality. Her commitment to diverse ventures extends to her production company, Purple Pebble Pictures, which aims to showcase compelling narratives from various cultures. 

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As she gears up to unveil her new beauty line, Priyanka remains a figure of inspiration in both the film and business worlds. Fans are left eager for further announcements about her collaboration with Max Factor, which promises to bring exciting new products to the Indian market.

In addition to her ventures in beauty, Chopra recently wrapped filming for her upcoming Hollywood project, The Bluff, co-starring Karl Urban. Meanwhile, she also started shooting for the second season of Amazon Prime Video’s series Citadel. 

Also Read: Alia Bhatt drops major update on Jee Le Zaraa as she confirms Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif starrer is NOT shelved; says, “Everybody wants the film to happen”