1. Salman to Return Rs 32.5 Cr to Distributors; SRK to Follow Suit?
Tubelight’s Maharashtra distributor Shreyans Hirawat of NH Studioz can heave a sigh of life. Today on Wednesday (9 August), Salman Khan has called the distributor to compensate for the losses suffered at the box-office over Tubelight.
Salman on the behest of his father Salim Khan, agreed in June to reimburse for the losses suffered for Tubelight. The reimbursement is finally happening today.
Says a source close to the development, “Salman had promised to return his distributor’s money by the end of July. However he was busy shooting abroad for Tiger Zinda Hai. Now that he’s back in Mumbai he has agreed to return Rs 32.5 crores to the distributors. This is half of the total losses suffered by distributors over Tubelight”.
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2. ‘Fukrey Returns’ Teaser: Déjà ‘Chu’ & More Madness Is Coming Back
After delivering a hit in 2013 with Fukrey- Pulkit Samrat, Varun Sharma and Manjot Singh are back with the much-awaited sequel. The teaser shows the trio going about doing their usual jugaad and making us laugh along the way.
In the teaser, we find out about Varun Sharma aka Choocha’s ability to predict the future. Added to that is Manjot Singh’s incredible comic-timing and it makes for a promising film.
Check out the teaser here:
3. In Pics: SRK, Shilpa, Preity & Bipasha’s Weekday Night Out
This time B-Town chose to party on a Tuesday keeping it very casual and gave us some handy style tips. Shah Rukh Khan, Ekta Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Shetty sisters and many more celebs gathered to celebrate the birthday of Rohini Iyer. Spreading joy and glamour B-Town celebs refreshed us right in the middle of the week.
4. Dilip Kumar Heads Home After Being Discharged From Hospital
Veteran actor Dilip Kumar has been discharged today, eight days after being admitted to a hospital for kidney-related ailments, a close family friend said.
The 94-year-old actor was admitted to the city-based Lilavati Hospital in suburban Bandra last Wednesday for treatment of dehydration and urinary tract infection.
5. Ex-Bigg Boss Contestant Om Swami Arrested by Delhi Police
So if you thought you have seen the last of the notorious Om Swami after his controversy-ridden stint on Bigg Boss 10 last year, think again. The self-proclaimed godman has just been arrested from Bhajanpura, Delhi by inter-state cell of crime branch, according to ANI.
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