December 2024 – Page 19

Actor-producer Sohum Shah dominated 2024 with the re-release of his 2018 horror thriller Tumbbad, which became a massive box-office success upon its return to theaters. The overwhelming reception reaffirmed the team’s faith in the film’s brilliance. Riding high on this success, Sohum and his team are gearing up to bring Tumbbad 2, promising yet another gripping cinematic experience. Meanwhile, Sohum shared an exciting update for horror enthusiasts—he has acquired the rights to several iconic horror movies from the 80s and 90s made by the legendary Ramsay Brothers.

The actor-filmmaker revealed, “I have taken the rights of their films Veerana, Purani Haveli and Purana Mandir. So I will be making these films. I have always felt that we can do a lot more with this genre. As a business it makes sense.” The actor-filmmaker went on to add, “Jo bhi films ban rahi hain aajkal woh horror comedies ban rahi hain. As a writer you can do whatever you want to do with pure horror movies. People don’t want to see the predictable storylines and with horror, you have so much you can do. There is a huge audience out there who want to watch pure horror so business-wise it is time

Speaking about whether he plans to join the trend of making a universe with these films, Sohum replied, “Well, we will see how that pans out but Tumbbad in itself is a whole universe. And that was the case when we made it back in 2017. There’s scope for a prequel, sequel, and backstories of the characters. So yes, that is something that we will look at creating.”

Sohum’s next big projects are Tumbbad 2, which promises to continue the beloved saga, and Crazxy, a film from Sohum Shah Films slated for release on March 7, 2025. The motion poster for Crazxy has already created excitement, and fans are eagerly anticipating the next chapter in Sohum’s filmmaking journey.

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83 turns three: Saqib Saleem celebrates Ranveer Singh starrer, shares goofy behind-the-scenes photos

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As the critically acclaimed biographical sports drama 83 turned three today, actor Saqib Saleem took to social media to commemorate the milestone. Sharing behind-the-scenes photos from the film’s sets, Saqib expressed gratitude for the friendships and memories he formed during the making of the film.

Saqib, who portrayed Mohinder Amarnath, an integral part of the Indian cricket team that won the 1983 Cricket World Cup, captioned his post: “Made so many memories on this one. Some lifelong friendships, some unforgettable times .. not tagging anyone cos everyone from this team is tagged in my heart / 3 years to 83.”
A Journey of Camaraderie and Triumph
The pictures shared by Saqib offer a glimpse into the camaraderie among the ensemble cast, which included Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Pankaj Tripathi, Jiiva, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Harrdy Sandhu, and many others. Directed by Kabir Khan, 83 not only recreated the iconic moments of India’s historic World Cup victory but also brought together a team of actors who shared a unique bond.

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Speaking of the professional front, Saqib was recently seen on Prime Video’s Citadel: Honey Bunny, starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Besides the web series, he also received praise for his performance in the ZEE5 original film, Kakuda, which features Sonakshi Sinha in a double role.

EXCLUSIVE: Rashmika Mandanna confesses her phobia; reveals how she overcame it for Pushpa 2 – The Rule

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Rashmika Mandanna and Allu Arjun are currently basking in the love that has been coming their way for Pushpa 2 – The Rule. While the actors tasted immense success with its prequel, the fame and appreciation for its successor has taken the franchise several notches higher. Amid all of this hoopla around the film, Rashmika confessed in an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama that she suffered from a kind of dance phobia before and how she overcame it during the shoot of the song ‘Peelings’ from Pushpa 2 – The Rule.

Rashmika Mandanna reveals details of her dance phobia

In this interview with Bollywood Hungama, Rashmika Mandanna said, “This is the most difficult choreography and song that I’ve ever shot in my life.” She elaborated on her phobia and shared, “It was so much fun. All the time, Sir has had to lift me right and I have a phobia of being lifted. I have never left anyone lift me because I’m just scared. But in this song, where Sir had to lift me and dance throughout the whole song, I think, somehow, I have let go off the fear. Now, I am like ‘you want to carry me, carry me’.”

The actress went on to add how the Rockstar DSP composed song, ‘Peelings’ was one of the last additions to the film. “The tricky part of ‘Peelings’ was that it was shot when we were promoting the film. Any other song whether ‘Saami’ or anything, we shot for over a period of time because we wanted to achieve that perfection. Then came ‘Peelings’ and we hardly had about 4 to 5 days to shoot it”.

Starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil in key roles, Pushpa 2 – The Rule boasts of an ensemble cast and traces the journey of small time sandalwood smuggler turned feared gangster Pushparaj. The film is directed by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers.

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Monali Thakur abruptly ends Varanasi concert; slams organisers for mismanagement, calls them “unethical and irresponsible”

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Monali Thakur walked out of her live performance in Varanasi on December 22 after only 45 minutes. The singer cited mismanagement and poor stage conditions as the reasons behind the abrupt end, expressing concerns over her safety and that of her team.

In a video shared by paparazzo Viral Bhayani on Instagram, Monali is seen addressing the audience. “I can’t explain what they have done to the stage just so they can steal money,” she said, adding, “I am disheartened that my team and I were so excited to perform here.”
Monali Calls for Accountability
Monali highlighted that despite repeated warnings about the unsafe infrastructure, the organisers failed to address the issues. “Time and again, I’ve said that I could injure my ankle here. My dancers have been telling me to calm down, but everything was a mess,” she stated. Emphasising her commitment to her fans, Monali remarked, “You come for me, right? So, you will hold me accountable for all of this.”

The singer did not shy away from directly criticising the organisers. “I hope I grow so big that I can take all the responsibility myself and never have to rely on any Tom, Dick, and Harry who are such a useless, unethical, and irresponsible, to begin with,” she said.
An Apology and a Promise to Return
Before leaving the stage, Monali sincerely apologised to the audience and promised a better show in the future. “I sincerely apologise that we have to shut down this show, but I am going to come back for sure,” she assured.

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Diljit Dosanjh’s Similar Stance on Live Show Infrastructure
Monali’s decision to address mismanagement echoes sentiments recently voiced by singer Diljit Dosanjh. During a live performance, Diljit criticised India’s inadequate infrastructure for concerts, declaring, “Till this happens, I won’t do shows in India, that’s for sure.”

Both incidents highlight the pressing need for improved event management and infrastructure to support live performances and ensure safety and quality for artists and audiences alike.

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