PeeCee & Mindy Kaling's Wedding Comedy to Be Shot in India
A few days back, Indian-American comedian Mindy Kaling and Priyanka Chopra had announced that they are collaborating on a yet untitled comedy focused on Indian weddings. Now, the groundwork has begun for an India schedule, mid-day has reported. While it has been reported that India and the US will be the two prime locations, sources told mid-day that Delhi and Rajasthan are the two venues that the makers are considering.
“Since Delhi and Rajasthan capture the essence of India, the two venues are being considered by the makers. A luxury villa in Ranthambore is also under lens,” the source adds.
(Source: mid-day)
New 'Bharat' Poster Features Salman Khan,Katrina Kaif
On Thursday, Salman Khan shared a new poster from his upcoming film Bharat. The poster features him in a uniform along with Katrina Kaif who is dressed in an ethnic ensemble. “ Meri Mitti. Mera Desh!”, Salman captioned the poster.
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Ajay Devgn Responds to Criticism for Working With Alok Nath
After being singled out for working with Alok Nath in De De Pyaar De, actor Ajay Devgn says replacing the disgraced actor would have been a monetary blow to the makers of the film.
"The said portions were shot over 40 days across various sets and an outdoor location with a combination of over 10 actors. By the time the allegations surfaced (in October 2018) the actors in the film, including me, had already started work on other films. Also, it would be near impossible to get all the dates and combinations of actors in the film and attempt a re-shoot with some other actor,” he said.
"It would also have been a huge monetary loss for producers. The decision to replace Alok Nath could never have been mine alone. In this case, I had to go with the joint decision of the unit. Not to forget, I could not have brought the entire combination of actors back or put up sets again for a 40-day re-shoot. Also, it could have meant doubling of budget, which again wasn't my call to make,” he added.
British Actress Mya-Lecia Naylor Dead at 16
British child star Mya-Lecia Naylor is dead. She was 16.
Mya-Lecia was a rising star in England, where she starred on popular children's series Millie Inbetween and the show Almost Never.
In a statement to eonline.com, Alice Webb, Director at BBC Children's, said: "We are distraught and so terribly sad to hear the news about Mya. She has shone so brightly on our screens, both in Millie Inbetween and Almost Never, and it's unthinkable that she won't be part of our journey going forward."
Webb added: "She was hugely popular with our audience, a very talented actress, dancer and singer, and a real role model for her young fans."
According to multiple outlets, the teen died on April 7, but the cause of death remains unclear. The news of her death was announced on Wednesday.
Vivek Oberoi Meets EC Over Modi Biopic Release
Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi, who plays Narendra Modi in the controversial biopic on the Prime Minister, met the Election Commission (EC) on Thursday over the film's release.
After the meeting, Oberoi said the poll panel watched the biopic on Wednesday and gave a "good response".
"I can't tell you their response, but we are happy after meeting them and getting their answer," he told reporters here.
"We hope the movie is allowed to be released soon as there's no political agenda behind PM Modi's biopic," he added.
The Supreme Court had on Monday directed the EC to watch the film "PM Narendra Modi" and submit its report, after the movie's producers cried foul that the poll panel barred the film's release without even watching it.
The filmmakers had moved the apex court challenging the EC's order delaying its release. The Supreme Court has scheduled the matter for the next hearing on April 22.
Last week, the EC issued an order barring the screening of political films during the Lok Sabha elections.