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Deepika Padukone on Wednesday shared her much-awaited first look from the upcoming sports-drama ' 83 ' as Romi Dev, wife of cricket stalwart Kapil Dev. The actor also penned a message expressing gratitude for the iconic role. The 'Chhapaak' actor shared the still on Twitter along with a caption that reads, "To play a small part in a film that captures one of the most iconic moments in sporting history has been an absolute honour!83 for me is an ode to every woman who puts her husband's dream before her own..." In the absorbing first look, Deepika is seen sharing a smile along with Ranveer Singh, she is also seen sporting short hair. The star is seen wearing a high-neck top, while Ranveer is wearing team India's official blazer. Read More

Actress and controversy queen Rakhi Sawant has ruffled feathers once again on the social media. This time, by posing with the Pakistan flag. On Wednesday, Rakhi shared a photograph of herself on Instagram. She is seen dressed in a feather skirt with thigh-high slit paired with a halter neck and low-cut blouse, and adorns a Pakistan flag. With the picture, came a disclaimer from Rakhi: "I love my India but it is my character in the film ' Dhara 370 '." But fans weren't too impressed. Later, Rakhi posted two videos to make her stance clear. She said the film "Dhara 370" is based on Kashmiri Pundits. In another video, she said: "I would like to tell people that I am playing a Pakistani girl (in the film). People from Pakistan too have a heart... All of them are not bad. Some people, who ask children to commit jihad against their people and country... The ones who are against Allah. I respect people from Pakistan." Rakhi is an avi...

The first look of superstar Rajinikanth's next film titled ' Darbar ' was released Tuesday, with the poster indicating that the AR Murugadoss directed flick could be a cop film. The poster carried a catchy punchline "you decide whether you want me to be good, bad or worse," and was splashed with paraphernalia attached to the police, including an IPS shoulder pin, a handcuff, a couple of guns and a police dog. Besides, it features a spectacled and bearded Rajinikanth. The first look also carried what seemed to be the Gateway of India in Mumbai, hinting that the story might be based in the western metropolis. Murugadoss' earlier action flick 'Thuppakki', starring top actor Vijay was based in Mumbai. This is the first tie-up between Rajinikanth and Murugadoss, whose last venture 'Sarkar' with Vijay in the lead had kicked up a row over the depiction of the ruling AIADMK's freebie schemes in an alleged bad light. Anirudh is scor...

Bollywood powerhouse John Abraham's latest film ' Romeo Akbar Walter ', which is inspired by a true story in 1971, had an ordinary first weekend. The film has collected Rs. 22.70 crore so far. Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the latest box office figures of the film on his Twitter handle. He wrote, "#RomeoAkbarWalter Fri 6 cr, Sat 7.70 cr, Sun 9 cr. Total: Rs 22.70 cr. India biz. #RAW." The film did not have a very impressive start at the box office. According to Taran, the film minted Rs. 6 crores on its opening day. It saw a slight increase on Saturday with earnings of Rs 7.70 crore and earned Rs. 9 crores on Sunday. According to Box Office India, the film has fared best in Mumbai collecting almost 8 crore nett from the circuit. The film edged out the latest entry in the DC Extended Universe 'Shazam', which opened to Rs. 3 crore and did not perform well over its first weekend, collecting around Rs. 11.50 crore. ...

This gotta give you goosebumps! Deepika Padukone, who won hearts with her performance in 'Padmaavat', is leaving everyone stunned with her first look of an acid attack survivor in her upcoming film ' Chhapaak '. Revealing the look of real-life acid attack survivor, Laxmi Agarwal, Deepika posted a picture on her Instagram account and the resemblance is uncanny! Deepika's character will be called 'Malti' and she looks absolutely unrecognisable in the picture. The picture is as powerful as it can get! Apart from the amazing prosthetics, it's the intensity in the actor's eyes that will win you over. Deepika effortlessly emotes the undying human spirit and determination of the survivor in the picture. In the caption, the actor revealed that the film goes on floors today and also shared the release date of the upcoming drama. Giving an essence about the story, Deepika had posted a tweet on December 24, last year, writing, "A story of trau...

The second chapter of upcoming Kannada action-drama "KGF", starring Yash in the lead, had its official launch here on Wednesday at a ceremony in the presence of the film's cast and crew. The launch was attended by Yash, Srinidhi Shetty, director Prashant Neel and producer Vijay Kiragandur. Following the runaway success of "KGF", which emerged as the first Kannada film to breach the Rs 200 crore club worldwide, the hype for " KGF: Chapter 2 " has reached unprecedented heights. In a recent interview to IANS, Yash said the second chapter will be "bigger" and "better" than the first part. "When we made " KGF: Chapter 1 ", we had our own inhibitions and restricted ourselves in some way. But with this kind of success in our side, we are going all out to make the second part. We now know people are keenly looking forward to the second part and we can deliver it without any reservations. We have reserved the be...

Film: "Why Cheat India; Director: Soumik Sen; Cast: Emraan Hashmi , Shreya Dhanwanthary; Rating: ****(4 stars) Relevant topical films frequently fall into the trap of overstatement. But here is where " Why Cheat India " scores high marks. It succeeds avoiding the imbalance between topicality and engagingness by simply letting the actors be. The characters in this film exposing the scam of forged duplicate examinees don't quite develop into the explosive entities they promise to. Their working class psyche shines in their disability to generate spectacular drama. Hearts are broken, young lives are destroyed, marriages fall apart, and ambition dissolve... But life goes on. Director Soumik Sen sees life in trivia. In the way the characters speak of their unremarkable life, the film creates quite a remarkable litany of bustling boredom. Take for example the character of the protagonist Rakesh alias Rocky's wife. She is so immersed in her life of munda...

The trailer of Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt -starrer ' Gully Boy ' had taken the internet by storm owing to its powerful dialogues and the raw acting prowess of the lead pair. And now the makers of the film have dropped the first song titled 'Apna Time Aayega' which is also the film's tagline. While the trailer only gave the audience a few glimpses of Ranveer's brilliant rapping skills, the song showcases Ranveer rapping his heart out. Alia took to her Twitter handle to unveil the song, writing, "# ApnaTimeAayega out now." Ranveer has lent his voice for the catchy track and has done a condemnable job showcasing his terrific rapping skills in the song. ' Apna Time Aayega' can be perfectly described as the new anthem for all those who dream of making it big in their lives. The 2 minutes and 10-second song gives a glimpse into the world of 'Gully Boy'. Just like Asli Hip Hop, the song has its own charm and traces th...

It's confirmed! After being a part of ' ABCD 2 ', Shraddha Kapoor has come onboard to star alongside Varun Dhawan in the third part of the dance film franchise. The news comes after Katrina Kaif, who was the original choice for the makers, opted out of the Remo D'Souza-directorial due to prior commitments with Salman Khan's period drama 'Bharat'. Film critic Taran Adarsh took to social media to make the announcement. He tweeted, "IT'S OFFICIAL... Director Remo D'Souza , Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor reunite [after #ABCD2] for a new dance-based film... Filming begins 22 Jan 2019 in Punjab... Major chunk will be shot in UK... Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar and Lizelle D'Souza." Read More Business Standard

The teaser of Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt starrer ' Gully Boy ' is finally out and it will definitely leave you wanting for more! Taking to her Twitter handle, Alia shared the teaser writing, " #AsliHipHop #GullyBoy trailer announcement. The film takes the audience on a musical journey of two inspirational characters essayed by the lead pair. The teaser titled as ' Asli Hip Hop - Trailer announcement' introduces the audience to the real world of hip-hop with beatbox sounds in the beginning. In the one and a half minute teaser, we get a glimpse of Ranveer as an aspiring rap artist from the streets of Mumbai. Alia's shots in the teaser will remind you of her look in 'Udta Punjab' where she appeared in a de-glam and rugged avatar. The teaser also shows some undeniable chemistry between Ranveer and Alia and also features Kalki Koechlin, who seems to be playing the role of a carefree girl. Read More Business Standard

Veteran actor Anupam Kher , who has impersonated former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in "The Accidental Prime Minister", says the trailer of the film is not easily available on YouTube . "Dear YouTube, I am getting messages and calls that in parts of our country if you type, trailer of 'The Accidental Prime Minister' , it is either not appearing or at 50th position. We were trending at No. 1 yesterday. Please help," Anupam tweeted. If one searches for the trailer of "The Accidental Prime Minister" on YouTube, the user ends up getting Anupam's interviews regarding the film. However, if one types "' The Accidental Prime Minister ' official trailer", the trailer will emerge right at the top. Ever since the release of the film's trailer, the project has been dogged by controversies. Satyajeet Tambe Patil -- President of the Maharashtra State Youth Congress -- sent a letter to the producer of the film dema...

The wait is over! The trailer of veteran actor Anupam Kher's 'The Accidental Prime Minister ' will be out on Thursday. Taking to his Twitter, the 'A Wednesday' star, who will be seen as former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the film, shared a video donning his look for the film. "Friends, you'll be happy to know that the trailer of The Accidental Prime Minister is coming to all of you tomorrow," he wrote. Based on the 2014 memoir of the same name, written by Manmohan Singh's media adviser Sanjay Baru, 'The Accidental Prime Minister' revolves around Singh's life, the economist and politician who served as the Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014 under the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government. It also features Arjun Mathur and Aahana Kumra as Congress president Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi, respectively. Suzanne Bernert will portray the role of former Congress president Sonia Gandhi. Read ...

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra and beau Nick Jonas looked like stars at their third wedding reception here in Mumbai. While Priyanka donned a shimmery blue lehenga with a statement necklace, Nick Jonas wore a black suit. Priyanka's cousin Parineeti Chopra also attended the reception looking celestial. The 'Namaste England' actress wore a shimmery lehenga with a green embellished necklace. Nickyanka's Mumbai wedding reception was star-studded with celebrities including Anil Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Salman Khan, Anupam Kher and several others. The newly-wed Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone also graced the reception with their presence. The 'Padmaavat' actress donned a Sabhyasachi ensemble including a zardosi lehenga, khadi blouse with a wispy organza dupatta. Read More Business Standard

Film: " Zero "; Director: Anand L. Rai; Cast: Shahrukh Khan, Anushka Sharma, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayub, Abhay Deol, Sheeba Chaddha, Bijendra Kala; Rating: *** (3 stars) Here is the sad and frustrating irony of " Zero " : Told in the safest (read predictable), most conventional (read lazy, method imaginable), it is a story of a vertically challenged man enacted by a Superstar -- whose real life story is much more inspiring than his reel life. Standing four feet two inches tall, Shah Rukh Khan as Bauua Singh from Meerut, is no different from being himself -- confident, cocky and sarcastically brash. His main peeve in life is his height but that does not prevent him from aspiring to love the renowned Bollywood actress Babita Kumari (Katrina Kaif). But then, our hero has a past. Tucked into the recesses of his being, is the love of his life, the astro-scientist Aafia Yusuezai Bhinder (Anushka Sharma). How they meet, fell in love and t...

TikTok , a leading short video platform, and Red Chilies Entertainment, a noted studio and production house, are collaborating to promote the Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif-starrer ' Zero ' with the launch of #zerochallenge . Touted as one of Google Play Store's best apps of 2018 in the "most entertaining" category in India, TikTok ends 2018 with a bang and brings special treats for its users in India. Users with the most creative videos get a chance to win official merchandise of the movie. Also, ten winners with the most creative video submissions get a chance to meet the three superstars of the movie in person. Through this partnership, Red Chillies Entertainment will release some of the dialogues and short video excerpts from the movie on its official TikTok handle as a part of the # zerochallenge . The challenge, which is live on TikTok until December 26, encourages users to share their creative talents in front of a global audi...

Cricket star Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been appointed the India ambassador of Italian luxury sports watchmaker Panerai . "I closely relate with the authenticity, passion and boldness that the brand embodies. These are some strong attributes that I have been applying to my career and life beyond cricket, stirring true emotions towards Panerai, and underlining my natural connection with the brand," Dhoni said in a statement. The collaboration marks the brand's commitment towards the Indian market. "M.S. Dhoni is a celebrated sportsman, a sophisticated gentleman with a distinctive persona that impeccably resonates the masculine identity of the brand's watches, said Panerai CEO Jean-Marc Pontroue. Read More Business Standard

" Baahubali " star Prabhas ' next big screen outing " Saaho " is set to hit the theatres on Independence Day , August 15. The much ambitious multilingual project is being shot in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu simultaneously. It will release in all three languages on the same day. The movie has high-octane action sequences choreographed by international action master Kenny Bates. The film features Shraddha Kapoor as the female lead and also stars Jackie Shroff, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Mandira Bedi, Chunky Pandey, Mahesh Manjrekar, Arun Vijay, Murali Sharma among others. Music composer trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy have created the music for the film and Amitabh Bhattacharya has penned the lyrics. A UV Creations production, "Saaho" is produced by Vamsi and Pramod. Directed by Sujeeth, the project has been filmed at striking locations in India and abroad. Read More Business Standard

Rajinikanth -starrer " Kaala " had a socio-political message on the plight of Dalits, but here's another "Kaala" -- a short film by Tarun Jain -- which aims to highlight the issue of racism in India, especially against Africans . "My film 'Kaala' is my response to the troubled nights and anger which pushed me every day to tell this story. It is a socio-political film about the uncompromising issue of racism in India. Between 2016 and 2017, reports on brutal assaults on the Africans in parts of Delhi and its close by areas was covered by almost all media houses. The incidents shook me to the core," Jain told IANS of the reason he chose the subject for a film. "Delhi is my home and I have fond memories attached to it, but this city failed to offer equivalent memories to people from other inhabitants. It became a city filled with gory reminders of murders, deaths, brutal attacks, abuses and so on. With over a decade of experience in ...

Deepika Padukone has made it to the top five of Forbes India's 2018 list of richest Indians, becoming the first woman to do so. The newly-wed actor - whose 'Padmaavat' went on to break many records - raked in a phenomenal Rs 112.8 crore this year to become the highest-earning woman celebrity. According to the publication, there are 18 women on the list (which first came out in 2012) - down from 21 in 2017. Maintaining his position on the top for the third time is superstar Salman Khan . With earnings amounting to Rs 253.25 crore, the 52-year-old became India's highest-paid celebrity on the list. Apart from them, while India cricket captain Virat Kohli bagged the second spot (Rs 228.09 crore), Akshay Kumar held the third place with a total gross of Rs 185 crore. At no. 5 is 'Captain Cool' Mahendra Singh Dhoni , who raked in Rs 101.77 crore. Read More Business Standard

Amid much anticipation, Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer ' 2.0 ' hit the big screens on Thursday. Fan of Thalaiva have a reason to rejoice as they can now watch the magnum opus at a theatre near them. Fans, this time around too, have gone an extra mile to express their love for their icon. It almost seemed like a mini Diwali celebration outside the movie theaters in Chennai, with people busting crackers, dancing to the dhol beats and feeding sweets to each other. "Look at the atmosphere, I mean do I have to say more? That's a great fever, there is a great excitement and entertainment," said a fan. Holding their tickets as a prized possession, fans eagerly waited outside the movie theaters for first-day first show. "His character is a secondary thing. First, he is Thalaiva. And it's mandatory to go for Thalaiva's first day first show be it any movie," said a female fan. Expressing their utmost respect for their Idol, som...