QuickE: Salman, Disha Shoot for ‘Bharat’; Saif Opposite Ajay?
‘Fanney Khan’ song ‘Achche Din’, ‘Manmarziyaan’ release date and other stories.
1. ‘Bharat’ Shoot Kicks Off: Here’s What Role Salman and Disha Play
Salman Khan is all set to start shooting his next project Bharat. The ambitious film, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, also stars Priyanka Chopra and Disha Patani. The story is set in the 1960s and Salman reportedly plays a stunt motorcyclist in a circus. The films spans 60 decades and he will be seen donning a variety of looks, including a much younger and leaner version. As per reports, Disha will play the role of a trapeze artist.
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2. Saif Ali Khan to Play the Bad Guy in Ajay Devgn’s ‘Taanaji’?
Saif Ali Khan is reportedly in talks with the makers of Ajay Devgn’s upcoming film Taanaji: The Unsung Warrior to play the antagonist in the film. Taanaji is based on the life of Taanaji Malusare, a trusted general of Shivaji’s.
According to DNA, the makers are eager to rope in Saif to play Udaybhan Rathod, a Rajput officer and fort-keeper appointed by Moghul army chief Jai Singh, working under Aurangzeb. The film recounts the 1670 Battle of Sinhagad, fought between Taanaji Malusare and Udaybhan.
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3. ‘Fanney Khan’ Song ‘Achche Din’ Is High on the Emotional Quotient
Makers of Fanney Khan just dropped a new song and we are sure it will get you all teary-eyed. The song called Achche Din features Anil Kapoor who plays the role of a cab driver from Mumbai - a man who had a dream of becoming a singer but has given it all up with a smile. The song sung by Amit Trivedi is bound to touch a chord with the audience.
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4. Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Manmarziyaan’ Announces Release Date
Anurag Kashyap’s next film starring Abhisek Bachchan, Vicky Kaushal and Taapsee Pannu has set a release date of 21 September. Aanand L Rai, who is presenting Manmarziyaan, made the announcement on Twitter with the message: “"I don't want to die without a few scars"!!!! This is how I define @anuragkashyap72 and his brilliant actors on the journey of -#Manmarziyaan @juniorbachchan@vickykaushal09 and @taapsee !!!! On 21stSEP meet the guts.”
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5. Yes, Ram Gopal Varma Is Now Making the ‘Real’ Film on Sanjay Dutt
Those who have been complaining that Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju was nothing but an attempt to give a clean chit to Sanjay Dutt have reason to cheer. Ram Gopal Varma has just confirmed that he will be making a film that tells the real story of Sanjay Dutt.
While Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Sanju has raked in over Rs 300 crore at the box-office, it has also been ripped apart for whitewashing the actor’s bad boy image, especially his link to the 1993 serial bombings in Mumbai and his possession of an AK-56.
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