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Priyanka Chopra reveals how she held her Grammys outfit together avoiding a wardrobe malfunction

Global icon Priyanka Chopra grabbed eyeballs at the recently concluded Grammys, where she made a bold statement with her outfit. The actress went for a Ralph and Russo plunging white gown for the event and was accompanied by husband Nick Jonas who performed at the ceremony along with his brothers.  While several lauded the actress for her attire, there was some criticism as well.  However, what several people wondered on social media was as to how the actress kept the dress together and avoided a possible wardrobe malfunction. Days after the function in an interview with the US Weekly, the 37-year-old actress revealed how designers Tamara Ralph and Michael Russo made sure that there was no scope for a wardrobe malfunction at the awards. The actress revealed that it was a piece of tulle made of Priyanka's skin tone that held her dress together and wasn't even visible to the camera. She said that it worked as a netting which was not easily seen as it was of the colour of her sk

Fast & Furious 9 CONFIRMED for Eid 2020; THREE-WAY clash with Radhe and Laxmmi Bomb is ON!

Bollywood Hungama in December had put up an article, informing about the mother of all clashes happening at the box office during Eid 2020. As it happens every year on this festival, a Salman Khan-starrer is already scheduled to release. Titled Radhe - Your Most Wanted Bhai , it co-stars Disha Patani, Randeep Hooda and Jackie Shroff and is directed by Prabhudheva. While Salman usually comes solo on Eid, this time he’ll be joined by Akshay Kumar as he brings his horror comedy Laxmmi Bomb on May 22, 2020 as well. It also features Kiara Advani and this Raghava Lawrence directorial is the remake of popular Tamil film Muni 2: Kanchana . If you that was enough, then you are mistaken. In February last year, it was revealed that Fast & Furious 9 will also arrive on this day! A few hours ago, the much-awaited trailer of Fast & Furious 9 was released and has met with an excellent response. The official social media handles of Universal Pictures India too uploaded the trailer and ma

Sanjay Kapoor and Divya Dutta's short film to discuss domestic violence and marital rape

A month ago it was reported that actors Sanjay Kapoor and Divya Dutta will be coming together for a short film. Now, as per reports, the film helmed by Guneet Monga is tentatively titled Sleeping Partner , will explore the topic of domestic violence and marital rape.  Talking to a tabloid, Sanjay Kapoor said that he has never played a role like this ever before. He said that it will be shocking for the audience to realise how normal, middle-class guys could behave inside the four walls of their homes. The actor further said that the movie is a subject that has not been strongly established yet. Kapoor hopes that after the film, women who are facing violence and living in close-knit families will have the confidence to speak out. He said that their job will be done if women manage to stand up to abusive husbands.  Meanwhile, Divya Dutta said that even though she would have fun on the set while shooting, she would often return home feeling disturbed. She would often end up crying as

Aditya Roy Kapur hopes to release some of his music this year

Bollywood actor Aditya Roy Kapur who is looking forward to his upcoming release Malang admits that acting has taken precedence over his love for music. However, the actors plans to release an album. Before becoming an actor Aditya Roy Kapur was a VJ for almost four years. The actor has said that he had never taken acting seriously till he bagged his first film and to this day remains passionate about his music. However, the actor has not given a try at playback singing like his counterparts Alia Bhatt and Shraddha Kapoor, not has he released any single.  While talking to a tabloid, Aditya Roy Kapur revealed that he plans on putting out some of his music in the coming year.  Recently, while promoting his upcoming film, Aditya Roy Kapur took to the stage of Indian Idol 11 and played along with a contestant. The actor said that even before becoming an actor he wanted to explore music. Aditya said that he still plays the guitar and writes songs. He plans on collaborating with musicians

Himesh Reshammiya to start  shooting for Namastey Rome; collaborates with Javed Akhtar after 13 years

After the release of Happy Hardy and Heer on Friday, Himesh Reshammiya is now set to start shooting for his next film titled Namastey Rome .  The film will be directed by Rajesh Sethi and will see Himesh and Javed Akhtar working together after 13 years.  While Himesh Reshammiya plays the male lead in the film, the rest of the cast is yet to be announced. Talking to a daily, Himesh said that Namastey Rome is a classic love story based on real incidents. He said that Javed Akhtar and himself were impressed by the story and said that the music of the film is also very impressive. The musician says that the album of the film is much better than Namaste London which was the last film that Javed Akhtar and Himes Reshammiya worked on together. Praising Javed Akhtar, Himesh Reshammiya said that every word penned by the lyricist is sheer magic and said that all seven tracks have been composed straight from the heart.  The shoot of the film will start in summer in UK. The actor is currentl

Sooryavanshi: A month after wrapping shoot, Rohit Shetty ropes in Jackie Shroff for a new character

In October, we had reported that the team of Sooryavanshi has been adding new characters to the story. Earlier, Rohit Shetty and writer Farhad Samji had added the tracks of Akshay Kumar’ father and mother when they were nearing the completion of the shoot.  Now, Rohit Shetty's upcoming cop drama Sooryavanshi , which introduces Akshay Kumar to his cop-verse has a new addition to the cast. The filmmaker has roped in Jackie Shroff to play a new character. In November 2019 actor Akshay Kumar had announced the wrap of the film. However, the team went on to shoot with character actors for another month before calling it a wrap.  Reportedly, Jackie Shroff shot for his scenes in the past week. Jackie's addition came as a surprise to the team who filmed the senior actor's scenes in Ooty. As per reports, Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif were not part of the scenes. Jackie Shroff shot with Abhimanyu Singh who plays the antagonist in the film.  Talking to a tabloid, Jackie Shroff s

Man Utd Sign Odion Ighalo on Loan Until End of the Season

​Manchester United have completed a loan move for Chinese Super League striker Odion Ighalo - with the player joining until the end of the current season. The Nigeria international left Watford in 2017 for Changchun Yatai in 2017 before joining Shanghai Shenhua, with whom he won the Chinese FA Cup this year. United have been on the hunt for a striker to help deal with their current injury crisis, with Marcus Rashford ruled out for the foreseeable future with a back problem. Numerous sources,... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/37YoNfu

Arsenal Complete Shock Loan Move for Injured Southampton Defender Cedric Soares

​Arsenal have officially confirmed the signing of Southampton defender Cedric Soares on a loan deal until the end of the season. The deal is expected to set the Gunners back £5m and will put the club in pole position to sign the Portugal international when he becomes a free agent in the summer, with a four-year deal being considered. ​Southampton signed Tottenham defender Kyle Walker-Peters on a similar loan deal on Wednesday, freeing Cedric to make the move to north London. He’s our Cedric! ✅... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2uPnyRr

Tottenham in Talks With Real Madrid Over Deadline Day Deal to Re-Sign Gareth Bale

​Tottenham Hotspur are in talks with Real Madrid over a potential deadline day deal to bring Gareth Bale back to the club seven years after he moved to Spain in a world record transfer. Bale has been linked with a Real exit for some time, first seriously broaching the subject immediately after his decisive role off the bench in the 2018 UEFA Champions League final. Real later pulled the plug on a proposed move to China last summer, but tensions came to a head when Bale posed with a Welsh flag... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/31bON4v

Yannick Carrasco Nearing Atlético Madrid Return as Winger Lands in Spain

Yannick Carrasco is reported to have edged closer to a return to Atlético Madrid, with widespread reports on Thursday night claiming he has landed in the Spanish capital ahead of a deadline day switch. Carrasco first joined the club from Monaco in 2015, and made quite the impression with 40 goal involvements in 124 games before a move to China in 2018 - somewhat sensational considering he was just 24 at the time.  He carried his form over to the Far East, scoring 24 goals in 52 appearances for... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2UazXd4

Predicting Italy's Starting XI for Euro 2020 This Summer

​The Azzurri have rebuilt their squad over the past couple of years, with Roberto Mancini overseeing a radical reformation for the European giants.  Having missed out on qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the once staple of international tournaments had been forced to watch on from home for the first time since 1958. But Italy's upturn in form means the Azzurri will be back in the big time this summer, aiming to fight for a first major trophy since 2006. With that in mind, here's how... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2GGb414

Lionel Messi Opts to Extend Barcelona Stay as Club President Offers Indefinite Renewal

​Lionel Messi has decided to extend his stay with Barcelona, with club president Josep Bartomeu to offer the forward an option to personally extend his contract each season. The Argentine's current deal runs out in the summer of 2021, but he has the option to leave the side on 30 June this summer if he so desires.  Messi quiere renovar de año en año  Bartomeu le ofrece una renovación por tiempo indefinido ✍ Él la firmará si cada temporada, como Iniesta, tiene la potestad de decidir Informa... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/37O7uhi

Pablo Mari Explains How Mikel Arteta Gave Him 'Confidence' to Choose Arsenal

​Arsenal signing Pablo Mari has claimed that manager Mikel Arteta has the coaching ability and the bold personality to ‘completely change’ the Gunners for the better. Formerly an assistant to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, Arteta is one of only a handful of men in Premier League history whose job is his first ever managerial position. But the 37-year-old has already impressed just over a month in and gave Mari the confidence to join. “When you build a good group and have a coaching... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/36GsTrd

Jarrod Bowen Set for West Ham Medical as Irons Eye 3 Deadline Day Signings

Hull City star Jarrod Bowen is reported to be pencilled in for a lunchtime medical with West Ham, as David Moyes' side aim to recruit the winger in addition to two further deadline day signings.  Bowen has been one of the Championship's leading performers in recent seasons and has scored 16 goals in 29 appearances in the division so far. It's an impressive record, and one that has led to no shortage of interest in his signature.  90min exclusively reported on ​interest in his signature from... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/3aZRXgv

Norwich Confirm Sam McCallum Signing From Coventry City

​Norwich City have confirmed the signing of highly-rated Coventry City defender Sam McCallum on a long-term deal running until 2024. McCallum had attracted interest from across the country with some fine displays for the Sky Blues, including current Premier League leaders Liverpool. Welcome to Norwich City, Sam!  We are delighted to confirm the signing of @Coventry_City defender Sam McCallum! Sam will spend the rest of the campaign on loan at Coventry, before becoming part of Daniel Farke's... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/36KXvYN

Man Utd Decline Willian Jose Invitation as Striker Hunt Goes into Transfer Deadline Day

​Manchester United will not be making a late approach for Real Sociedad striker Willian Jose as the hunt for a new striker continues into transfer deadline day, despite being offered the chance to sign the player on loan by his current club. The Brazilian forward has been heavily linked with Premier League rivals Tottenham, who were unable to reach an agreement with La Real over price. According to Sky Sports, there were still talks between the Spanish side and Spurs over an initial loan, but... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/37UEXXD

Spurs Agree Fee for Olivier Giroud But Deal Still Hinges on Chelsea Signing a Replacement

​Chelsea and Tottenham have agreed a fee over the proposed transfer of former Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud back across London, but the completion of any deal will still hinge on whether Chelsea can also agree a late deadline day move for Napoli forward Dries Mertens. Giroud has been keen to leave Stamford Bridge as a result of minimal game time so far this season, while manager Frank Lampard had long ago identified the need for a new forward to strengthen his attacking options and provide... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/37KaNWH

Virgil van Dijk Reflects on 2018 Move to Liverpool & Why He No Longer Studies Strikers

kers ​Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk feels vindicated in his 2018 move to Anfield by the success he has enjoyed with the Reds so far, despite having had to effectively force his way out of former club Southampton to even make it possible. Van Dijk submitted a formal transfer request to Southampton in the summer of 2017 during Liverpool’s initial interest and didn’t start a Premier League game for the Saints until the end of September that season owing to the uncertainty surrounding his... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/38UaIzR

Bruno Fernandes' Manchester United Shirt Number - Revealed

​New Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been assigned the club’s number 18 shirt, previously made famous by Old Trafford legend Paul Scholes and more recently vacated by former club captain Ashley Young following his January transfer to Inter. Fernandes completed his long awaited move from Sporting CP on Thursday after undergoing a medical and agreeing personal terms. The deal is worth up to €80m (£67m), including various add-ons, with United paying an initial fee of €55m (£47m).... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2GD2AaP

Saand Ki Aankh director Tushar Hiranandani starts work on another motivational biopic

Filmmaker Tushar Hiranandani who made his directorial debut by chronicling the life of two of Indian's oldest sharpshooters Chandro and Praskashi Tomar with Saand Ki Aankh , is working on another biopic. Tushar Hiranandani while talking to a news agency said that the next focuses on the life of a young entrepreneur. The director is currently working on the scrip of the film along with Jagdeep Sidhu who is the writer of Saand Ki Aankh . The filmmaker revealed that the film is based on the life of young entrepreneur who is 25-years-old and is a motivational story from a small town. Tushar did not wish to reveal too many details about the film as it is still in the scripting stage. The team is yet to fix on the cast. Besides this, the director is also involved with projects on different streaming platforms. He said that all the projects he is working on are very different from each other. Meanwhile, Saand Ki Aankh which featured Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar in the lead was we

Shah Rukh Khan to back Sanjay Mishra starrer Kaamyaab

Shah Rukh Khan is yet to announce his next film but has been working behind the scenes as a producer. Last year, he produced Badla starring Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu followed by Netflix series Bard Of Blood featuring Emraan Hashmi. Kickstarting the year with another film, SRK is set to back Sanjay Mishra starrer Kaamyaab. The film revolves around the story of character actors and their struggles. It will also star Deepak Dobriyal and Sarika Singh. The makers thought Sanjay Mishra was the right fit since his career graph mirrors the storyline of the character. Hardik Mehta will direct the project. Hardik Mehta, meanwhile, is also directing Roohi Afzana starring Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor. Shah Rukh Khan, on the work front, has many projects that he may announce this year. The actor is rumoured to be working with YRF & Siddharth Anand, Rajkumar Hirani, Raj Nidimoru & Krishna DK, and Atlee among others. ALSO READ:  Shah Rukh Khan is having ‘major FOMO’ thanks

Sidharth Malhotra to star in double role in Hindi remake of Tamil murder mystery Thadam

After Marjaavaan and wrapping up Shershaah , Sidharth Malhotra has bagged his next project which is a murder mystery. The yet-untitled film will be produced by Murad Khetani. It is an official Hindi remake of the 2019 Tamil murder mystery, Thadam . This will be the first time Sidharth will star in a double role - a businessman and a small-time thief and gambler who is always looking to make some quick money along with his crony. The actor is currently working on his prep for the film and the makers are prepping to create two distinct looks for him. The film had plenty of moments that attracted Sidharth towards the script in addition to the double role. Thadam , that released in March last year, is written and directed by Magizh Thirumeni and produced by Inder Kumar. The film stars Arun Vijay in a double role along with Tanya Hope, Smruthi Venkat, and Vidya Pradeep in the lead roles. The murder of a young man named Akash creates confusion among a few cops when they find out that the

Tottenham to Reignite Interest in Willian José After Failing With Gareth Bale Talks

​Tottenham Hotspur are expected to return to Real Sociedad with an improved bid for striker Willian José, as they look to find a new striker before Friday's deadline. Harry Kane's potentially season-ending injury has left Spurs desperate to find a new forward, but they are yet to find a suitable option. AC Milan's Krzysztof Piątek, briefly linked as a 'top target', is now ​set to join Hertha Berlin, leaving Spurs with few backup options.  José is another man who's been on the radar, but talks... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2S0LbOD

Zinedine Zidane Backs Misfiring Luka Jović to End Real Madrid Goal Drought

​Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has again leapt to the defence of misfiring striker Luka Jović, who again failed to find the back of the net in Wednesday's 4-0 win over Real Zaragoza in the Copa del Rey. Jović was handed a rare start in the game but was unable to get in on the goalscoring fun, leaving him on a tally of just one goal in 21 appearances for Los Blancos. There have been plenty of reports suggesting that Jović could be sold or shipped out on loan after his hugely underwhelming... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/37DAfgt

Barcelona Pushing to Sell Philippe Coutinho Now to Raise Money for New Striker

​Barcelona are eager to find a buyer for Philippe Coutinho as soon as possible, as they look to raise money to fund their search for a new striker. The 27-year-old is out on loan with Bayern Munich this season, but the Bundesliga side are not expected to take up their €120m option to sign him permanently amid fears he may not justify such a huge price tag. The two clubs have spoken about his future, and according to Catalunya Ràdio, they have decided that ​Barcelona can start looking for a... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2uH6vkm

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Reveals the Type of Striker Man Utd Need Up Front

​Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confessed that his side need a new goalscorer who is ready to put their body on the line to score ugly goals. The Red Devils did pick up a 1-0 win over cross-town rivals Manchester City on Wednesday, but they struggled to create many clear-cut opportunities during the match and ultimately crashed out of the Carabao Cup on aggregate. Speaking after the game (via the Manchester Evening News), Solskjaer admitted that his side need to show more... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/37ElxFX

Jürgen Klopp Provides Divock Origi Injury Update & Blasts Talk of Motivational Issues

sues ​Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has played down fears that striker Divock Origi picked up a serious injury during Wednesday's 2-0 win over West Ham United. The Belgian appeared to pick up a knock shortly before the 70-minute mark and eventually had to be substituted off. With Sadio Mané also unavailable, there were concerns that a potential injury to Origi could leave them short of numbers in attack. Speaking after the game (via the club's ​official website), Klopp insisted that ​Origi had... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2O77VLO

Arsenal Expected to Confirm Loan for Southampton's Cédric Soares

​Arsenal are expected to confirm the loan signing of Southampton right-back Cédric Soares ahead of Friday's deadline after agreeing a deal with the Saints. Mikel Arteta's defence has been ravaged by defensive injuries this season. Flamengo's Pablo Marí has already been brought in to cover in the centre, but the Gunners are also eager to find someone to rotate with Héctor Bellerín on the right. That man appears to be Cédric, and ​David Ornstein believes that the deal could be confirmed on... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2REJ8RF

Ekta Kapoor collaborates with Bhushan Kumar

Ekta Kapoor and Bhushan Kumar, two indomitable names of Bollywood are joining forces to create film content. While Ekta is known to be a creative powerhouse, Bhushan today is backing the biggest and most films made in Hindi film industry. Both individuals have created their own success stories and built an empire of their own in the entertainment sector. The duo has come together to jointly produce several films together beginning with the recently announced sequel to Ek Villain . T-Series and Balaji Telefilms will jointly produce the second instalment of the 2014 blockbuster Ek Villain that will be yet again helmed by Mohit Suri. The film which goes on floors in the 2nd half of the year, is set to release on January 8, 2021. After working on music associations together, with this film Ekta & Bhushan begin their long term association to back strong story content cinema which also will be musically driven. Talking about this collaboration, Ekta says, "It is always exciting

Thappad: Taapsee Pannu reveals her intriguing first look from Anubhav Sinha's film

The announcement of Anubhav Sinha's upcoming movie Thappad starring Tapsee Pannu recently raked up the excitement amongst the audience. The film will be releasing on the 28th of February and to give us the shivers, the makers today released the first look poster featuring Tapsee Pannu, struggling and agitated by the looks of it. The actress took to her social media and shared, “Kya yeh bas itni si baat hai? Kya pyaar mein ye bhi jayaz hai? Yeh #Thappad Ki pehli Jhalak hai! #Thappadfirstlook”. The makers of the movie will release the trailer on the 31st of January and made sure they gave us a thought provoking context with - “Thappad: Bas itni si baat?” line on the poster.   View this post on Instagram   Kya yeh bas itni si baat hai? Kya pyaar mein ye bhi jayaz hai? Yeh #Thappad Ki pehli Jhalak hai! #Thappadfirstlook A post shared by Taapsee Pannu (@taapsee) on Jan 29, 2020 at 10:39pm PST Touted to be a film which is this year’s Pink , wh

Ronnie Screwvala ropes in Abhishek Chaubey to write and direct Dhyan Chand bio-pic

Sports biopic have fast become a rather bankable genre when it comes to the box office. However, the biopic on Indian hockey player Dhyan Chand that has been announced for a while now has been facing a hard time taking off. After numerous names were attached to the film, we now hear that Ronnie Screwvala has roped in Abhishek Chaubey to write and direct the venture. Apparently, Chaubey along with his team of writers will begin reworking on the story of the film, while piecing together the life of Dhyan Chand to analyse which portions can be adapted to film. As for the cast of the biopic, the makers of the film will look into the same once scripting the venture is complete. For the uninitiated, Dhyan Chand represented the Indian Hockey team from 1926 to 1948 and scored over 400 goals in the 185 matches that he played as a center forward during his international career, which includes three Olympic Gold Medal wins in 1928, 1932 and 1936. As for the film, the biopic is said to focus m

"We are bringing Shabana Azmi home", says Javed Akhtar

Good news for the Akhtar-Azmi family. Shabana Azmi who had a miraculous escape from grievous injury after a road accident on January 18, is all set to return home. Speaking to me on Thursday morning Javed Saab said, “Shabana is completely recovered now. She has been fully healed for some time now. But the doctors decided to keep her under observation in hospital for a few days extra and I completely agreed with them. She is now ready to return home. We are bringing her home on Friday morning.” For Shabana the accident was a terrible brake on her busy schedule. Prior to the accident she had been shooting in Budapest. She orchestrated the entire arrangement for her husband Javed Akhtar’s week-long celebration of his 75 th birthday from Budapest. Rushing back just in time for the birthday bash, Shabana met with this terrible road accident just a day after Javed Saab’s birthday. “It could have been a lot worse. I’d say Shabana had a miraculous escape,” says Javed Saab. Also Read:  “I

Scoop! Song being added for Alia Bhatt in RRR to justify presence

By now we all know that Alia Bhatt whose dream it was to work with S S Rajamouli, has a guest appearance in Rajamouli’s RRR . Agreed, Alia agreed to be part of this mammoth project just to work with Rajamouli. But the director is apparently suffering from guilt pangs about the scope of Alia’s role. Apparently, Rajamouli feels Alia’s presence is unjustified by the length of her role in RRR . He has therefore decided to add a song for Alia Bhatt. Says a source close to the project, “Alia’s role is extremely decorative in RRR . Considering her superstar status in Bollywood it isn’t fair to have her in RRR just because she wanted to work with Rajamouli. The respect and admiration should be mutual. Alia does author-backed central roles like Raazi and Gangubai Kathiawadi in Hindi. Rajamouli has now added a whole song to Alia’s character.” While more details of role-enhancing song are awaited, we can tell you that Alia is very excited about doing an elaborate Rajamouli-styled lavish num

Jayeshbhai Jordaar: Ratna Pathak Shah to play Ranveer Singh's mother

Ranveer Singh and Yash Raj Films are coming together on what he has called ‘a miracle script’ penned by debutant writer-director Divyang Thakkar. After Boman Irani, who is set to play Ranveer's father in the film, veteran actress Ratna Pathak Shah has been roped for the role of his mother in Jayeshbhai Jordaar . Divyang Thakkar was one of the proteges of Ratna Pathak Shah in theatre and was keen on bringing her on board for the film. Ratna said that a young actor approached her a few months ago with a script. She said that actors making movies can be tricky so she began reading the script and was thoroughly entertained by the end of it. She said that the story not only had a message but also has a heart. Meanwhile, Ranveer Singh will soon be seen on the big screen playing the role of ace skipper Kapil Dev in the Kabir Khan directorial. Apart from ‘83, Ranveer will also be seen in Karan Johar's magnum opus, Takht. ALSO READ:  Jayeshbhai Jordaar: Boman Irani roped in to play

Akshay Kumar, Sara Ali Khan and Dhanush to star in Aanand L Rai's Atrangi Re

Bollywood Hungama was first to inform that Sara Ali Khan has been roped in alongside Dhanush for Aanand L Rai's next directorial. In recent times, rumours were rife that Akshay Kumar has joined the cast too. Now, the film has been announced starring the three actors which is titled Atrangi Re . Filmmaker Aanand L Rai said that it takes a secure actor like Akshay to do such a role. He said that the actor is always pushing the envelope and ready for challenges. On casting Sara and Dhanush as a pair, Aanand added that the fans will enjoy this new pairing as they bring freshness to the big screen. AR Rahman will compose for the film whereas National Award winner Himanshu Sharma has written the film. Atrangi Re is presented by T-Series, Color Yellow Productions and Cape Of Good Films. It is set to go on floor on March 1, 2020. ALSO READ: After Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar to now shoot for Man Vs Wild episode with Bear Grylls TOMORROW! from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News

"I got Jawaani Jaaneman without an audition. Saif Ali Khan recommended me,” says Kubbra Sait

In 2018, the world was introduced to the magic of Cuckoo which was brought alive on the screen by actress Kubbra Sait. One might have not noticed her limited screen appearance in big films like Sultan and Ready . However, her persistence got her the Sacred Games and now she along with Sartaj is back for Jawaani Jaaneman . Kubbra Sait is now all set to play a character,  as she would like to put ‘ hot and pretty’ in the film being headlined by Saif Ali Khan, Tabu and debutante Alaya F. In an exclusive conversation with Bollywood Hungama , Kubbra Sait opened up about Jawaani Jaaneman and working with Saif Ali Khan. Kubbra and Saif Ali Khan previously worked on the web series Sacred Games , though they did not share screen in the Netflix original series. However, her performance not only impressed the audience but looks like Saif Ali Khan also took notice. Talking about landing the role of Saif's confidante in Jawaani Jaaneman , Kubbra said, "I got this without an audition.

Pooja Hegde donates Rs. 2.5 lakh to two kids battling cancer

Pooja Hegde was last seen in Housefull 4 and now she is all set to star in a romantic film titled Jaan with Prabhas. The actress was recently at an event held by Cure foundation for announcing the 6 th Biennial Cancer Crusaders Invitation Cup, a golf tournament that works as an awareness initiative and a fundraiser. While the actress was at the function, she decided to do her bit and donated Rs. 2.5 lakh to two kids battling the disease. She said that kids are resilient and not having money should not stand in their way of curing the disease. She wishes to do more in the near future. That is one sweet gesture done by Pooja Hegde! Also Read: Pooja Hegde is overwhelmed upon seeing a super fan’s gesture from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/3197Ts7

As Parineeti Chopra shoots for Saina Nehwal's biopic, the badminton star starts political career by joining BJP

Ace badminton player and Olympic medalist Saina Nehwal joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). On Wednesday, the ace player joined the current ruling party in the presence of Rajya Sabha MP and BJP National General Secretary Arun Singh. Nehwal’s older sister Chandranshu was also inducted into the party. Meanwhile, a biopic on Saina Nehwal's journey in sports in currently underway in Bollywood. Actress Parineeti Chopra will be playing the role of the badminton star. Amole Gupte had announced his ambitious directorial - a biopic, produced by T-series on the life of ace badminton player Saina Nehwal around four years ago. The makers had initially roped in Shraddha Kapoor for the role who had even started prepping for the role. However, the actress had to back out owing to a hectic schedule and was replaced by Parineeti Chopra. Joining the BJP, Saina Nehwal said, “I am a very hardworking and I love hardworking persons. I can see Prime Minister Narendra Modi does so much for the cou

Bruno Fernandes' Lukewarm Quote on Man Utd as Move Gets 'Green Light'

​People would probably have seen straight through Bruno Fernandes were he to take a page from the Robbie Keane playbook and claim he is joining Manchester United because they are his beloved ‘boyhood’ team. But his first dalliance with the media after the deal was agreed on Tuesday night didn’t exactly give the impression he was that enthusiastic about specifically moving to Old Trafford. United and Sporting CP have finally thrashed out a payment structure that starts at £47m and could rise to... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2tXC6hy

Tottenham Limited to £10m Budget in Ongoing Hunt for Harry Kane Replacement

​Tottenham Hotspur could be limited to just a £10m budget in their hunt for a new striker to replace the injured Harry Kane this month, putting rumoured high profile pursuits of Willian Jose and Krzysztof Piatek in danger of falling through. With Kane sidelined until April after surgery on a ruptured hamstring, Spurs have no recognised central striker in their senior squad. That has made signing a new one in January imperative for manager Jose Mourinho, whose team lacks an attacking focal... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2vnKMhB

Jurgen Klopp Insists Liverpool Must 'Take a Stand' Over FA Cup Replay

​Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is standing firm over his decision to send out a younger team managed by Under-23 coach Neil Critchley in the FA Cup fourth round replay against Shrewsbury, insisting the Reds must ‘take a stand’ to protect the first-team’s winter break. Klopp has long been outspoken on concerns of overplaying and a lack of rest and next month sees the first Premier League ‘winter break’ in a bid to combat that. But Liverpool’s cup replay will be played during what should be... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2U66PUA

Arsenal Set to Sign Pablo Mari After Agreeing Deal Structure With Flamengo

​Arsenal have been tipped to imminently complete the loan signing of Flamengo defender Pablo Mari, despite a transfer previously looking in danger when the Spaniard returned to Brazil following initial talks in London last weekend. Once under contract at Manchester City, ​Mari was part of the Flamengo side that won the Copa Libertadores and competed at the FIFA Club World Cup at the end of last year. The 26-year-old travelled to England to hold Arsenal talks on Saturday. He then flew back to... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2O4ehvq

Steven Bergwijn First Photos With Tottenham Shirt Leaked Online as Winger Speaks of Excitement

​Steven Bergwijn's move to Tottenham is thought to be all but officially finalised, with photos of the Netherlands winger posing with the club's shirt leaking online. Reports on Spurs' concrete interest in the PSV forward first emerged on Sunday, though he has been a long term target for the north London side over the last few years. Now, it appears all that's left is an official confirmation from Tottenham, with Bergwijn snapped holding their shirt aloft, while it also looks like Jose... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2uGLrdT

Love Aaj Kal: Arushi Sharma says she watched Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and Maine Pyar Kiya to prep for her role

Post the release of the trailer of Imtiaz Ali's upcoming film Love Aaj Kal, viewers took notice of the other leading lady of the film. The film which stars Sara Ali Khan and Kartik Aaryan, introduces Arushi Sharma in her first film as a leading lady. She had previously made a cameo in Imtiaz's 2015 rom-com Tamasha . While talking to a tabloid, Arushi revealed that acting was never on the cards for her. Arushi, who is from Himachal Pradesh said that there was no active theatre scene there. It was only when Imtiaz Ali was in her college in Shimla to do a recee for Tamasha did she audition for the part of Sanjukta. Arushi, who studied engineering, said that she became popular in college after she worked with Ranbir Kapoor. After her first stint as an actor, Arushi started sending out her performance tapes to casting directors. In February last year, she got a call from Mukesh Chhabra's office. She auditioned for the role and within 15 days was on board for the film. Arushi

Has Aamir Khan shelved his Mahabharat?

Has Aamir Khan really shelved his plans of making a web-series based on the Mahabharat , or is the ambitious plan on the backburner for now? Sources in the know say, Aamir won’t give up his dream project that easily. “Aamir is a dreamer. But he’s a pragmatic dreamer. He won’t just get into a situation without a full understanding and appraisal. Once in, he won’t withdraw,” says the source, adding that the project is only dormant for a while. “The scale on which Aamir plans to make the Mahabharat makes it a very expensive project. And Aamir wants to cast only A-listers.” Which brings us to the casting. Apparently Aamir is very keen to play Lord Krishna. Considering the current climate in the country, this may not be the best of ideas. The source informs, “Aamir has decided to wait for a better time to make the Mahabarat . He had set 2019-20 aside for the project. But when it didn’t materialize for various reasons he went ahead and signed a couple of feature films instead ( Lal Singh

Karan Johar opens up about winning Padma Shri alongside Kangana Ranaut

It's known fact that Karan Johar and Kangana Ranaut have had the war of words over nepotism. But during public events, they've greeted each other graciously. This Sunday, it was revealed that both the celebrities will be receiving Padma Shri for their contribution to Indian cinema. Speaking about his much talked about the rivalry with Kangana Ranaut, Karan Johar recently said that a lot has been said about their simmering tension or rivalry between the two of them. He said but at every public event, they've greeted each other graciously. He said he is too old and wise to have any malice in his heart about whatever has been written in print. He said that as a filmmaker, he respects Kangana's craft, talent and what she brings to the table. He said that she has proved her mettle and deserves that honour. He said that besides Ekta Kapoor and Adnan Sami, he is honoured to receive the award alongside Kangana. Earlier, Karan said, "It’s not very often that I’m at a los

Karan Johar speaks about Shah Rukh Khan's cameo in Alia Bhatt - Ranbir Kapoor's Brahmastra

It's been more than a year since we last saw Shah Rukh Khan on the big screen. His last film, Zero, wasn't a box office hit and he even exited the Rakesh Sharma biopic. Meanwhile, last year, he shot for a cameo in Brahmastra that stars Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor. Speaking of his role, Karan Johar recently said that he didn't want to reveal anything about his character but he along with Alia, Ranbir and Ayan Mukerji are extremely grateful for him coming on board and sharing his visions and inputs. He said that the energy that SRK brings with him on set is unparalleled. Karan Johar also said that they will announce the release date of Part 1 of Brahmastra really soon. Speaking of the franchise, Karan also teased that Ayan Mukerji has the structure of both parts ready along with the writing part that is firmly in place. He said that Ayan has been working on it every single day for the last five years. He further said that this is Ayan's brainchild and that he recei

Priyanka Chopra joins the cast of Keanu Reeves starrer Matrix 4

Priyanka Chopra is all set to join one of the most successful franchises of all time, Matrix. The actress is signed for the fourth installment of the film which is being produced by Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow. While she is in negotiations, she joins a huge group of people who are already signed on for Matrix 4 . Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Neil Patrick Harris are also starring in Matrix 4. Lana Wachowski is directing the film. The film is releasing on May 21, 2021, same day as Keanu's other film John Wick 4. Priyanka Chopra already has several projects in the pipeline this year including two Netflix movies - The White Tiger and We Can Be Heroes . It was recently announced that she is starring alongside Richard Madden in the Amazon series Citadel from Russo Brothers. She has a wedding film in works with Mindy Kaling, a biopic on Ma Anand Sheela, and an Amazon reality series in collaboration with Nick Jonas in works too. ALSO READ:  Grammys

Ronaldinho Backs Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli to Emulate Brazil Icon Ronaldo

Two-time FIFA World Player of the Year Ronaldinho has backed fellow Brazilian Gabriel Martinelli to shine at ​Arsenal, even suggesting the 'fearless' teenager can emulate the success of his former teammate, the legendary striker Ronaldo.  18-year-old Martinelli has been in impressive form for the Gunners in his debut season for the club, scoring ten goals in all competitions while also contributing three assists.  By scoring in the 2-2 draw with Chelsea, Martinelli became the... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2RvRLxM

Chelsea Still Monitoring AC Milan's Krzysztof Piątek But Luka Jović Is Off the Table

​Chelsea are monitoring developments with AC Milan striker Krzysztof Piątek's future as part of their search for a new striker. Manager Frank Lampard appears to have little faith in current backup forward Michy Batshuayi, and with Olivier Giroud expected to leave, the Blues are eager to bring someone in to compete with Tammy Abraham. As noted by ​The Telegraph, the club have not given up hope of striking a deal for Paris Saint-Germain striker ​Edinson Cavani, but they are aware that things are... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2RSKwyV

Shkodran Mustafi Set for Ankle Scan After Being Stretchered Off in Bournemouth Win

​Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed centre back Shkodran Mustafi will undergo further tests after being stretched off with an ankle injury in Monday's 2-1 FA Cup win over Bournemouth. The German went down holding his ankle after a collision with goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez and looked to be in real discomfort, ultimately needing a stretcher to carry him off the field. Speaking after the game (via the club's ​official website), Arteta admitted he had a bad feeling about the severity of... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/310b6dl

Real Valladolid Eager to Sign Real Madrid Wonderkid Reinier Jesus on Loan

​Real Valladolid are interested in taking new Real Madrid signing Reinier Jesus on loan until the end of the season. The 18-year-old has only recently moved to Real in a €35m deal from Flamengo and he has been expected to join up with the club's reserve side while he adjusts to life in Spain. However, according to ​Globoesporte, Valladolid have enquired about taking the teenager on loan for the rest of the season, and it is suggested that club president Ronaldo's links with ​Real could work in... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/37uhHzg

Man Utd & Tottenham 'Increasingly Exploring' Islam Slimani Deal as Striker Asks to End Monaco Loan

Loan ​Manchester United and Tottenham are both believed to have opened negotiations with the representatives of Leicester City striker Islam Slimani, who is eager to terminate his loan deal with Monaco. Both English sides are in desperate need of attacking reinforcements and Slimani's name has recently cropped up in numerous reports. The Algerian, who struggled in the Premier League with Leicester, has racked up seven goals and seven assists in just 13 outings for Monaco this season. According... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2tNgGE5

Justin Bieber announces release date of 'Changes' album, Jaden Smith and Kehlani to join on tour

Justin Bieber, who is coming back to the music circuit with his fifth studio album, has finally revealed that his album is titled 'Changes'.  Appearing on The Ellen Show on Monday, the singer confirmed that his album is releasing on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2020. "I guess this the first time I’m saying that,” Bieber told DeGeneres and her audience. “Nobody knew that until right now.” Along with the album details, he also dropped a new single 'Get Me' which is in collaboration with Kehlani.   View this post on Instagram   @JustinBieber accidentally gave me the release date for his new album. A post shared by Ellen DeGeneres (@theellenshow) on Jan 27, 2020 at 7:14pm PST Not just that, Justin Bieber announced that he is going on Tour starting from May 14. He will be joined by Jaden Smith and Kehlani on the Changes Tour.   View this post on Instagram   My new album #Changes out Feb 14

Georginio Wijnaldum Supports Jürgen Klopp Over Decision to Play Kids in Shrewsbury Replay

​Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum has revealed he supports manager Jürgen Klopp's decision to send the club's academy to contest their FA Cup fourth round replay with Shrewsbury Town. After drawing the first game 2-2, Klopp made the controversial decision to admit that neither he nor his senior players will attend the replay as they will be taking a winter break, with the club's academy sides set to make up the Reds' squad again. It is a decision which has been met with plenty of... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2t3ppkV

Choreographer Ganesh Acharya accused of harassing assistant choreographer, forcing her to watch adult videos

Renowned dancer and choreographer Ganesh Acharya might find himself amid troubles as an assistant female choreographer has reportedly filed a case against him at Mumbai's Amboli police station as well as the Maharashtra Women's Commission, accusing him of causing her harassment. As per the report, the concerned woman alleged that Acharya would force her to watch adult videos, and even tried to deprive her of work. It is reported that Acharya tried to misuse his position of General Secretary of Indian Film & Television Choreographers Association and tried revoking the accuser's membership from the association, and also asked her for commission. Apparently, other choreographers in the industry also suggested her to first put her disputes with Acharya to rest before they could give her work. On January 26th, at a gathering of industry choreographers, the accuser reportedly countered Acharya, asking him why he was trying to revoke a membership for which she paid Rs 1 lak

Saif Ali Khan confirms his next film LAFDEBAAZ co-starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ananya Panday

Saif Ali Khan is currently enjoying the success of his last release Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior in which he starred alongside Ajay Devgn. The actor is currently is promoting Jawaani Jaaneman which is his co-production. With that being said, he has confirmed the title of his next project. It has already been reported that Saif Ali Khan will star alongside Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ananya Panday in Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment production. While the plot and character details have been kept under wraps, it's been revealed that the film is titled Lafdebaaz. It was reported that he is playing the role of Ananya's father. He said that in the film, his character is a dysfunctional, wild, slightly crazy father that makes it quite interesting. Interestingly, he is also starring with Siddhant Chaturvedi in Bunty Aur Babli 2 . He will reunite with Rani Mukerji and Siddhant is paired opposite Sharvani Wagh. Meanwhile, he also confirmed that he will do Vikram

Saif Ali Khan confirms being approached for Vikram Vedha remake alongside Aamir Khan

Could we see a reunion between Sameer and Akash from Dil Chahta Hai ? There were reports that suggested that Saif Ali Khan was approached to play to the bad guy in the Vikram Vedha remake. Interestingly, his Dil Chahta Hai co-star Aamir Khan has been approached for the protagonist's role. When asked Saif Ali Khan on the speculations around the film, he confirmed that he has indeed been approached for the film. But, he has not been asked for the role of the bad guy. He said that it is too early to talk about the project but he is looking forward to the film the most. If the earlier reports are to be believed, Aamir Khan will play the role of most wanted gangster Vedha played by Vijay Sethupathi whereas Saif will reprise R Madhavan's role as a cop. The original director Pushkar Gayatri will helm the project. The suspense thriller was a surprise blockbuster of 2017. Y Not Studios and Neeraj Pandey will produce the Hindi remake. ALSO READ:  Saif Ali Khan’s webseries with Ali

Mission Mangal producer R Balki says Jagan Shakti is recovering

Mission Mangal debutante director Jagan Shakti recently collapsed while socializing with some friends. He was rushed to Kokilaben Hospital where he underwent surgery after a clot was detected in his brain. The producer of the film, R Balki, who has also been Jagan Shakti's mentor, said that the director is recovering post-surgery and there's nothing to worry about. Dalip Tahil, who was shocked to hear the news, said that he would visit as soon as the hospital permits. He said that what he heard was that it was Akshay Kumar who was amongst the first to know and got him admitted and took charge of things. Sanjay Kapoor, who played Vidya Balan's husband, hoped for his speedy recovery. Jagan Shakti has next project coming up, Ikka which Hindi remake of Tamil film Kaththi. ALSO READ: Mission Mangal director Jagan Shakti hospitalised with clot in brain, remains serious from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood