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Varun Dhawan, Sara Ali Khan's ''Çoolie No 1' Release Date Out

On Wednesday, Varun Dhawan took to Twitter to announce the release date of his upcoming film Coolie No 1, which will be an official adaptation of the 1995 Govinda-starrer. The film will release on 1 May, 2020.

The actor wrote on Twitter: “Aaj ka Din , Agle Saal Aega Coolie No.1 - Hoga Kamaal !!! Coolie No.1 releases on May 1, 2020”. The film will also star Sara Ali Khan and directed by David Dhawan.

8:25 PM , 02 May

Jaden Might Play Kanye West in Anthology Series

Rapper-actor Jaden Smith might play rapper Kanye West in an anthology series.

Showtime network is currently developing a limited half-hour anthology series that would star Jaden as young Kanye, a source familiar with the project told cnn.com.

The first season of the show, Omniverse, would centre on an alternate reality version of Kanye.

The crux of the show is not easily explained, but would involve philosophical concepts of perception and ego.

Kanye and Scooter Braun are set to executive produce the series. Lee Sung Jin, co-executive producer of Amazon's Undone, is set to write it.

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7:44 PM , 02 May

Cannes adds 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood', 'Mektoub, My Love: Intermezzo' to competition line-up

Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Abdellatif Kechiche's Mektoub, My Love: Intermezzo are part of the 2019 Cannes Film Festival competition line-up, the festival organisers announced Thursday.

The two films have been added to the 2019 Official Selection, according to the festival's official website.

Tarantino's film had been expected in the original line-up, unveiled on April 18, but artistic director Thierry Fremaux told reporters that day that the film was not ready.

Fremaux praised both Cannes favourite filmmakers -- American director Tarantino and Tunisian-French filmmaker Kechiche for their dedication towards the movie gala.

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood, based on the murder of actor Sharon Tate and three others at the hands of the Manson Family cult in the 1960s, will have its world premiere at the festival.

Film's cast Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt will be also present for the premiere.

7:29 PM , 02 May

Surprise! ‘Captain Marvel’ Star Jude Law Marries Phillipa Coan

Some hearts will definitely be broken as Captain Marvel star Jude Law has married his girlfriend Phillipa Coan in a low-key ceremony in London, The Sun reported.

In photographs obtained by The Sun, Law, and Coan were seen walking together as they looked stunning in their wedding ensemble. Law was decked out in a corduroy Navy blue blazer with matching pants and a Fedora hat, while Coan sported a smart ruffled dress.

Read more on The Quint.

7:04 PM , 02 May

Vikram Batra Biopic to Be Titled 'Shershaah'

The Bollywood biopic on Kargil war hero Vikram Batra has been officially titled Shershaah, the film's lead actor Sidharth Malhotra has confirmed. "Excited to play Vikram Batra, a real-life hero on screen! Titled Shershaah! Shooting begins soon," Sidharth tweeted.

Kiara Advani, who features in the film too, tweeted: "Super excited and thrilled to be a part of this one! Can't wait for Shershaah shoot to begin soon."

The movie, backed by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, will be directed by Vishnu Varadhan from a story written by Sandeep Srivastava.

"Vikram Batra's life story will inspire you and bring a smile on your face. I am really excited to play the character," Sidharth had said earlier.

The Kargil hero was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra – India's highest war-time gallantry award.

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Published: 02 May 2019, 8:46 AM IST
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