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Salman & SRK to Reunite in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Next?
Sanjay Leela Bhansali has reportedly approached both Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan to co-star in his upcoming remake of 1952 film Baiju Bawra. While there has been no official confirmation yet, the director has allegedly registered three titles - Baijnath, Baiju and Baiju Tansen - for the film.
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Nick Gifts PC a Maybach
Priyanka Chopra took to Instagram to reveal to the world her new family member, a brand new Maybach named ‘Extra Chopra Jonas’. The luxury car was gifted to her by husband Nick Jonas in celebration of the success of the Jonas Brothers’ latest hit single Sucker.
'Paharganj', Film on India's 'Little Amsterdam' to Release on 12 April
‘Paharganj’, a film which is based around a place famous for tourists in Delhi, will release on 12 April. Spanish actress Lorena Franco will play the role of Laura Costa, who travels to Paharganj in search of her ‘lost love’. The movie is being directed by Gandhi to Hitler fame director Rakesh Ranjan Kumar.
Tough to be Blunt Today: Soha Ali Khan
Actress Soha Ali Khan says it is difficult to be plain spoken in today's times, as there is no tolerance, especially in the social media world.
"I think it is difficult for anyone to be blunt in today's time. I mean we celebrate freedom of expression and speech, but the people who do speak out, we don't seem to have much tolerance for that... at least on social media because you can see when you say something, you end up offending a lot of people," Soha told IANS.
Narendra Modi Web Series in the Works
A ten-episode web series based on the life of Narendra Modi is in the works. It will be helmed by 102 Not Out director Umesh Shukla and produced by Eros Now and Benchmark Pictures.
'KGF: Chapter 2' launched at special ceremony
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. 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.
Keerthy Suresh Set to Enter Bollywood
South actress Keerthy Suresh will be making her Hindi film debut opposite Ajay Devgn in Amit Sharma's directorial.
Ajay essays the role of Syed Abdul Rahim in the film, and Keerthy will be seen essaying the role of Rahim's wife.
Rahim's biopic will go on the floors in June. It chronicles the Indian football team's glory from 1950 to 1963. The film is produced by Boney Kapoor along with Akash Chawla and Arunava Joy Sengupta.
'The Big Bang Theory' to Bow out on May 16
The Big Bang Theory is ready to go out with bang with May 16 set as finale date putting its 12-season run to an end.
The CBS hit sitcom will close with an hourlong series finale at 8 pm, reported Deadline.
Starring Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Mayim Bialik, Melissa Rauch, Simon Helberg, and Kunal Nayyar, Big Bang is one of the most popular shows on television.
Only seven new episodes remain till the finale.
Abhay Deol's 'The Odds' to Close IFFLA 2019
Megha Ramaswamys The Odds, featuring Abhay Deol, Priyanka Bose and Monica Dogra, will close the 17th annual Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) on April 14.
The film will have its world premiere at the film fest with the director and actors being in attendance, read a statement.
The Odds is a coming-of-age tale about two teens who skip school on an important exam day and go on a fantastical journey through Mumbai. Abhay and Priyanka will be seen in supporting roles, and Yashaswini Dayama and Monica in the lead roles.
The closing gala presentation will take place at the Ahrya Fine Arts Theater in Beverly Hills here.
The 17th edition of the festival will be held from April 11 to April 14 at Regal L.A. LIVE: A Barco Innovation Center in Los Angeles. National Award-winning actress Tabu will be honoured at the fest.
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