1. Complaint Filed Against SRK’s ‘Zero’ for Hurting Sikh Sentiments
After raising concerns with scenes where a Sikh character was seen smoking in Manmarziyaan, Aanand L Rai has found himself in choppy waters yet again for offending Sikhs because of a certain scene in the promo of Zero.
The trailer sees Shah Rukh wearing the ‘Gatra Kirpaan’ (Article of Sikh Faith) a dagger extremely sacred to the Sikhs. This has offended members of the Sikh Sangat who complained to the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC).
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2. AR Rahman Reveals Anthem to Reality Show ‘ARRived’ With SRK
AR Rahman has unveiled the anthem to his new singing reality show ARRived. Shah Rukh Khan makes an appearance in the video, which also features singers Shaan, Clinton Cerejo and Vidya Vox, who will be seen as judges on the series alongside Rahman.
Watch it here:
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3. He’s Fine, Nothing to Worry About: Riddhima on Rishi Kapoor
Rishi Kapoor has been in the US since the end of September. Speculation is rife that he is undergoing treatment there for a serious ailment despite Rishi Kapoor assuring that he’s only in America to go through tests for his well-being. Randhir Kapoor dismissed rumours about cancer and now daughter, Riddhima Kapoor too has spoken up about her father’s health.
While speaking to Hindustan Times, she said, "He's fine, nothing to worry about. I was never worried anyway. He's just getting his routine tests done, like he said on Twitter, after so many years of wear and tear. He's getting everything done, so hoping for the best."
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4. Deepika, Ranveer Look For Dream House Like Shah Rukh Khan's Mannat?
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are all set to tie the knot on 14 and 15 November. The couple are also considering buying an expensive property in Mumbai, along the lines of Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat in Bandra.
“Zeroing down on such an apartment isn’t an easy task and this will take some time. They don’t want to rush into choosing the property. They want to do it up completely before they move in. It’s a wise and practical decision by the duo because Deepika stays alone in Prabhadevi. And Ranveer doesn’t want her to leave the place that she has made her home over the years," a source revealed to Filmfare.
5. 'Thugs of Hindostan' Headed for Possible December Release in China
Aamir Khan-starrer Thugs of Hindostan will see a worldwide release on 8 November, except for China. According to a report in Firstpost, the mainland theatrical rights to the film have been acquired by E Stars Films, one of China’s most influential buyers of import movies, including Baahubali and Dangal.
The publication has quoted Chinese box office tracker Gavin Feng as saying that though a release date has not been confirmed, the film is likely to be released in China either in December or in February, around the same time as the Chinese New Year.
(Source: Firstpost)
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