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'Chhapaak' Producers to Take Legal Action for Deepika-Vikrant Leaked Scenes
In the much-awaited upcoming film Chhapaak, Deepika Padukone plays acid attack victim Lazmi Agarwal. The film also features co-star Vikrant Massey. Ever since the two have started shooting for the film, several photos and videos from the shoot have been leaked online. These videos were shared by several fan accounts of Instagram and other social media.
Now, the producers of Chhapaak are going to take actions to clamp down this illegal sharing of scenes from the film. According to sources, the producers might be taking strict action which includes serving legal notice to all parties who have shared the leaked video from the sets of Chhapaak.
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Vicky Kaushal's First Look in Biopic 'Sardar Udham Singh'
Inspired by the real-life story of Udham Singh, a revolutionary belonging to the Ghadar Party, Shoojit Sircar’s upcoming biopic is based on the legend and is called Sardar Udham Singh. The first look of the film, which will feature Vicky Kaushal in the titular role, is out. Dressed in an overcoat, wandering the grey streets of Englan, Vicky Kaushal seems to fit the role perfectly.
The film will be releasing in 2020.It is written by Ritesh Shah and Shubendu Bhttacharya. It will be produced by Ronnie Lahiri and Sheel Kumar, a Rising Sun Films Production. Currently the cast and crew is shooting for the film in Russia.
Rani Mukerji Dons the Cop's Uniform in New Look From 'Mardaani 2'
After the tremendous success of Hichki, Rani Mukerji is all geared up to return as the fearless cop in Mardaani 2. The actress has kickstarted the shooting of the YRF project wherein she will reprise the role of Shivani Shivaji Roy.
However, this time she will have a new role and added responsibilities as the Superintendent of Police. Now, Yash Raj Films has shared a photo on Instagram of Rani Mukerji, donning the uniform of a cop and sporting a stern expression.
Taapsee Pannu & Bhumi Pednekar Wrap Shoot of 'Saand KI Aankh', Share Pics
Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar have been sweating it out for Saand ki Aankh. Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar play 87-year-old sharpshooter Chandro Tomar, and her 82-year-old sister-in-law Prakashi Tomar in the film.
Now, Taapsee shared the news of wrapping the film on her Instagram handle with an emotional post. "And the curtains drop on this one... one word that will come in my mind when I think of #SaandKiAankh will be 'conviction'. The one word that brought so many hearts and mind under this beautiful umbrella. Saying goodbye isn't my forte... so I walk away after packup leaving a piece of my heart with this 'family's forever n ever!" The actress shared one more picture of the accessories of her character donned in the film and wrote, "#PrakashiTomar you will live in me forever n ever!" the actor wrote.
Rishi Kapoor to Return to India
Rishi Kapoor is yet to finish his course of treatment in New York, but he will be back in the country in some months, his brother Randhir Kapoor has said amid reports that the veteran actor is now "cancer free".
"Rishi is doing much better. He has to finish his course of treatment, and will be back in India in the next few months," Randhir told IANS.=
Randhir was swamped with calls on Tuesday after filmmaker Rahul Rawail gave out a health update on Rishi on Facebook. "Rishi Kapoor (Chintu) is cancer free," Rawail posted along with a photograph.
Anurag Basu's Next to Release in January 2020
Filmmaker Anurag Basu's next directorial venture, an action comedy anthology, will hit the theatres on January 24, 2020. The film was earlier supposed to release on September 6 this year.
The currently-untitled movie centres on unavoidable jeopardies of life and has four different stories set in a quintessential Indian metro. It features Abhishek Bachchan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Rajkummar Rao, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra and Pankaj Tripathi. The movie is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Divya Khosla Kumar, Basu, Tani Somarita Basu and Krishan Kumar.
Ayushmann Starrer 'Article 15' Gets Release Date
Ayushmann Khurrana’s upcoming investigative drama Article 15 is set to hit theatres on 28 June. The actor plays a police officer in the film, which has been directed by Anubhav Sinha and also stars Isha Talwar, M Nassar, Manoj Pahwa, Sayani Gupta, Kumud Mishra and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub.
Hollywood Director John Singleton Dead After Stroke
Oscar-nominated Hollywood director John Singleton has died after suffering a stroke. He was 51.
The versatile director, who made a splash with Boyz n the Hood and went on to a variety of projects including "2 Fast 2 Furious", had been in a coma since the stroke on April 17. He died on Monday, his family told CNN in a statement.
"John passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends. We want to thank the amazing doctors at Cedars-Sinai Hospital for their expert care and kindness and we again want thank all of John's fans, friends and colleagues for all of the love and support they showed him during this difficult time," the family said.
In 1992 at the age of 24, Singleton became the youngest person to ever receive an Oscar nomination for best director for Boyz n the Hood, a film based on his experiences growing up in South Central Los Angeles.
He also was the first African-American to be nominated in that category.
He wrote the screenplay while attending the cinema school at University of Southern California (USC), winning various awards while a student that lead to his signing with Creative Artists Agency, the powerful talent agency.
Singleton worked steadily in a variety of genres, directing dramas like Rosewood and Baby Boy, a remake of Shaft starring Samuel L. Jackson and the action vehicle 2 Fast 2 Furious, the first sequel in The Fast and the Furious franchise, in 2003.
Most recently, Singleton was active in television as both a producer and director, which included co-creating the series Snowfall and episodes of shows such as American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson, Billions and Empire.
Yorgos Lanthimos, Pawel Pawlikowski Join Inarritu as Cannes Jury
Birdman director Alejandro Gonzales Inarritu, who serves as the jury president at this year's Cannes international film festival, will be joined by prestige names such as Yorgos Lanthimos, and Pawel Pawlikowski.
Four women and four men, from four continents and from seven different nationalities, will join Inarritu in selecting the winners from the competition segment of the festival.
Besides Lanthimos (The Favourite), Pawlikowski (Cold War), the members include American actor Elle Fanning, Senegalese actor and comedian Maimouna N'Diaye, American indie filmmaker Kelly Reichardt, French comic book creator-director Enki Bilal, Italian filmmaker Alice Rohrwacher and French-Moroccan screenwriter-director Robin Campillo.
'Fantastic Beasts 3' to Release in 2021
The third installment of the JK Rowling's Fantastic Beasts series is set to open in theatres on November 12, 2021, Warner Bros Pictures has announced.
Ron Sanders, President, Worldwide Theatrical Distribution and Home Entertainment, shared the news Monday, Deadline reported.
"JK Rowling created an awe-inspiring universe that has captivated people of all ages, taking us on an extraordinary magical journey. Warner Bros is so proud to be the cinematic home of the Wizarding World and is excited about the future of the Fantastic Beasts franchise. We look forward to bringing the third chapter of the five-film series to audiences around the globe in November 2021," Sanders said.
The series is inspired by the textbook by Newt Scamander, played by Eddie Redmayne in the films, that Harry Potter carries at Hogwarts.
The films follow Newt during the early 20th century in New York and London as he navigates the world's secret community of witches and wizards.
The second film in the franchise, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, featured Jude Law as younger Albus Dumbledore and Johnny Depp as younger version of dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald. The film released last year.
Production on "Fantastic Beasts 3" is expected to begin in early 2020.
Sooraj Pancholi-Starrer 'Satellite Shankar' to Now Release on September 6
Actor Sooraj Pancholi's next Satellite Shankar has been delayed by two months.
The film, directed by Irfan Kamal, was earlier scheduled to release on July 5 this year but now has been moved to September 6, the makers said in a statement.
Sooraj, the son of actors Aditya Pancholi and actress Zarina Wahab, had in Janaury shared a poster of the film, where a beige coloured bag covered with badges can be seen.
South actor Megha Akash is making Bollywood debut with the film.
Satellite Shankar will be jointly produced by Bhushan Kumar, Murad Khetani, Krishan Kumar and Ashwin Varde.
Other details related to the film are still under wraps.
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