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After rumours of Diljit Dosanjh and Vedang Raina being roped in for an Imtiaz Ali directorial started doing the rounds, now the latest update on that front is that the filmmaker is keen on casting Sharvari as the leading lady. After the stupendous success of Munjya and much love she received for her action-packed role in Vedaa, Sharvari is busy with another highly-anticipated project Alpha. Meanwhile, if this buzz is true, the actress is expected to have another intriguing role in her kitty.  Speaking of the Imtiaz Ali film, it is expected to be an intense romantic drama. Although details of the same are kept under wraps, a source confirmed Imtiaz’s interest in casting Sharvari in a Pinkvilla report. “Imtiaz wanted to cast someone who is a talented actor and felt Sharvari is best for the part. The industry feels Sharvari has the potential to make it big from her generation and she tick-marked the bucket list of Imtiaz Ali to be a part of his next directorial”, the source said....

Actor Sikandar Kher is all set to collaborate once again with his longtime friends Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem in their upcoming production, Baby Do Die Do. Having previously worked with Huma in Monica, O My Darling and recently sharing screen space with Saqib in Citadel: Hunny Bunny, Sikandar is thrilled to be reuniting with both in this neo-noir crime comedy. Directed by Nachiket Samant, Baby Do Die Do promises to be a gripping yet entertaining story, featuring an exciting ensemble cast that includes Chunky Pandey alongside Huma and Sikandar. The film marks another milestone for Huma and Saqib as producers, and for Sikandar, it’s an opportunity to work closely with friends on a project that excites him creatively. Speaking about his experience, Sikandar Kher shared, "When Saqib came to offer the film to me I was very happy, of course, because it work first and foremost but also because we had just finished filming Citadel and had a chance to hang out together for the first t...

The much-anticipated trailer of The Diplomat, starring John Abraham, is set to release on February 14, 2025. Touted as a gripping tale of survival and international rescue, the film promises to showcase the power of diplomacy in high-stakes situations. A recently shared teaser hints at the film’s intense narrative. It opens with the words "Based on a true story," before introducing actress Sadia Khateeb as Uzma Ahmed. The sequence shows her desperately trying to escape while being pursued by a police jeep. The clip then unveils John Abraham as The Diplomat JP Singh, hinting at the role he plays in this international crisis. Directed by Shivam Nair and penned by Ritesh Shah, The Diplomat is set for a theatrical release on March 7, 2025. The film is produced by a powerhouse team, including T-Series’ Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar, John Abraham’s JA Entertainment, Wakaoo Films' Vipul D. Shah, Ashwin Varde, and Rajesh Bahl, Fortune Pictures’ Sameer Dixit and Jatish Varma, ...

Ajay Devgn has been roped in to provide a voiceover for Chhaava, the upcoming historical drama led by Vicky Kaushal. Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan, the film is based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and is set for a Valentine’s Day 2025 release. According to a report by Pinkvilla, Devgn has already completed dubbing for his portions. Why Ajay Devgn Was Chosen for the Role The report stated that Ajay Devgn's powerful voice and impactful dialogue delivery made him the ideal choice for the narration. “Ajay Devgn is among the very few actors in Indian cinema who can captivate audiences with just his voice. His intensity enhances the emotional weight of the scenes,” the report quoted a source. Given his previous role in Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, which depicted the story of another Maratha warrior, Devgn was more than willing to lend his voice to Chhaava. Ajay Devgn Has Completed Dubbing for Chhaava The source further confirmed that Ajay Devgn comp...

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions is stepping into a new era! The powerhouse production company is expanding into film distribution, marking an exciting move in its journey. Leading this big leap forward is Bhumika Tewari, appointed Head of Content Acquisition and Film Distribution Worldwide. For the first time, Dharma is venturing into distribution, aiming to acquire high-quality films across multiple languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, and Marathi. Under Bhumika’s leadership, Dharma will distribute its productions and take on third-party films. To strengthen this initiative, Dharma will be setting up offices in key cities like Delhi, Punjab, Hyderabad, and Chennai. These offices will help build deeper connections with local industries, foster strong collaborations with regional filmmakers, and create a robust distribution network. Karan Johar, Chairman of Dharma Productions, expressed, "Entering the distribution space is a significant step f...

Anurag Kashyap’s directorial Kennedy became a film to watch out for after it premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Later, it got a roaring response when almost 2000 viewers watched it at the Jio MAMI Film Festival in October of the same year. It’s been more than a year since and moviegoers have been patiently waiting for its theatrical release in India. Meanwhile, some of the finest names of the Telugu film industry or rather the Indian film industry came together to watch the film recently. Bollywood Hungama has accessed the pictures from a screening that took place at Ramanaidu Studios, Hyderabad. Those present at this screening were Sandeep Reddy Vanga of Animal and Kabir Singh fame, Pushpa’s blockbuster director Sukumar, S S Rajamouli’s father and legendary writer K V Vijayendra Prasad, reputed producer Suresh Babu and prominent actor Rana Daggubati. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “It was quite a screening as these greats a...

In an earlier interview, Rozlyn Khan accused Hina Khan of using her cancer treatment as a publicity stunt which did not go down well with co-actress and colleague Ankita Lokhande. The Pavitra Rishta actress took to social media to share her disappointment and anger towards the allegations against the YRKHH actress, insisting that her husband Vicky Jain too met her in the midst of her treatment. However, unhappy with the support Lokhande showcased for Hina, Rozlyn decided to slam her and accused her of using her ex-boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput’s death to gain sympathy on Bigg Boss. On Tuesday, Ankita Lokhande shared a glimpse of the interview with Rozlyn Khan is throwing allegations at Hina Khan and calling out the latter for her so-called ‘publicity stunt’ and in the post shared on Instagram story, the Manikarnika actress wrote, “"How could someone think so low, my goodness? That’s so cheap! For your kind information, madam, this girl Hina is fighting cancer with such bravery, ...