Apr 202018
 

Salman Khan’s upcoming film ‘Race 3’ is one of the most anticipated films of this year. The makers are currently shooting for the last few portions of the film. Recent reports have it that Salman Khan and the ‘Race 3’ team will reportedly shoot for two to three days in Srinagar.

Reports also suggest that the team will shoot for a couple of scenes and a few portions of the ‘Allah Duhai Hai’ song in Kashmir. Post the Kashmir shoot, they will head to Leh, Ladakh for a song shoot.Salman Khan had last shot in Jammu and Kashmir for ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’.Directed by Remo D’Souza the action flick also stars Jacqueline Fernandez, Bobby Deol, Saqib Saleem, Anil Kapoor and Daisy Shah.

‘Race 3’ is all set for an Eid release on June 15, 2018.On the other hand, Salman Khan is also lined up with ‘Bharat’ opposite Priyanka Chopra. The film will be directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and it is an official adaptation of a South Korean film titled ‘Ode To My Father’. Produced by Salman’s brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri, ‘Bharat’ will hit the screens on Eid 2019.

Apr 202018
 

Shoojit Sircar’s directorial ‘October’ has been earning a lot of accolades from the audience as well as the critics. With moving performances by the lead stars of the film, fans are raving about it being Varun Dhawan’s best performance.

However, as per latest reports, Marathi filmmaker Hemal Trivedi claimed that the film is plagiarised from 2017 Marathi film titled ‘Aarti – The Unknown Love Story’, directed by Sarika Mene. As reported by a tabloid, Hemal Trivedi wrote on a Facebook post, “The filmmakers of ‘October’ never acquired any rights to the Marathi film and they never contacted Sarika.”

Sarika Mene reportedly told the daily that she wants the audience to watch both the films and be impartial towards their opinions. She revealed when she watched ‘October’ the characters that were portrayed in the film were similar to her film except for a few details which were different.

Reportedly, the Marathi film is based on the life of Sarika’s brother Sunny Pawar and his girlfriend Aarti Makwana, who was apparently paralysed in a car accident. Sarika further questioned the authenticity of the story and asked as to how the writer possibly imagined the exact events that had occurred in her brother’s private life. She also emphasised that she wants to know the origin of the idea in Shoojit’s mind about ‘October’.

When the ‘October’ team was asked about the same, the production house said that the story came from Shoojit’s personal space wherein his mother was in a comatose in the year 2004 and he took care of her. The source also revealed that they will be soon releasing an official statement in response to the plagiarism accusation.

Apr 202018
 

Actor Ranbir Kapoor has said the notion of masculinity has to be changed to empower women. Ranbir said this on Thursday while interacting with the media along with Deepika Padukone, Shabana Azmi, and Manish Malhotra. Ranbir and Deepika walked the ramp for designer Manish Malhotra, in an event organised by Shabana Azmi’s Mijwan Welfare Society.

On asking his idea of empowering the women of the country and securing equal rights for them, Ranbir said: “I think firstly, we have to change the notion of masculinity.” “I think the idea which we have in our mind about masculinity… if we could change the feeling of entitlement then that’s the big thing,” he said.

“Once we do that, we should provide a platform to encourage citizen of our country, especially to girls and the women. It will then be a great start and I think Mijwan Welfare Society is just about that,” Ranbir added.

Speaking on his experience of walking the ramp with his co-actor and ex-girlfriend Deepika Padukone after so long, Ranbir said: “I think the biggest thing is we have come together to walk for Mijwan Welfare Society. That is the bigger picture here so it’s always wonderful to walk for Manish with Deepika and for Shabana aunty and everybody concerned with Mijwan Welfare Society.”

When Deepika was asked regarding her experience of walking the ramp with Ranbir, she said: “It’s very exciting. This is for the first time I am walking the ramp for the Mijwan fashion show. I started off my career as a model. I walked the ramp many times but this was special. It felt genuine, real and connected.”

“I feel everyone behind the scenes has worked really hard in doing what they do. Not just putting the show together but you can see the work, effort, and craftsmanship,” said Deepika. The “Padmaavat” actress also said it gives her real joy to see the Mijwan group doing so much to empower women and children.

“I think most importantly, the fact that they have empowered so many women and children give me so much joy and it’s inspiring to see the work they do,” added Deepika. Ranbir will be seen next in the biopic of actor Sanjay Dutt titled “Sanju”, directed by Raj Kumar Hirani, and in “Brahmastra” which is directed by Ayan Mukherji.

Apr 202018
 

Unless you have been living under a rock, or someplace without any Internet connection, the name Banita Sandhu shouldn’t sound new to you. Since the time her debut was announced, she has been creating a buzz in B-town for all the right reasons.

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Welsh actress Banita Sandhu is a dusky beauty with magnificent features and, especially, eyes to die for. Her innocent yet sexy look will instantly make you fall for her.

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She made her debut opposite Varun Dhawan in ‘October’ and has been receiving massive praise for her performance since.

If you have seen the film, we bet you have enjoyed her performance to the fullest.

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She is a 20-year-old Punjabi NRI who spent all her life in London.

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Banita grew up watching Bollywood actors, and she loves Shah Rukh Khan And Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

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Like any other newcomer, she has her checklist of actors she wishes to work with and we are quite pleased with her choices.

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While speaking to a newspaper, she mentioned how she would love to work with Irrfan Khan, Aamir Khan and Alia Bhatt.

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With this, we believe that she is interested in working with celebrities who are really  invested in the characters they play and are not just commercially successful but even do socially relevant films.

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Not many know but Shoojit even praised Banita and said she had to do the maximum amount of hard work for the film. Even Varun complimented her and said she is an extremely selfless actress, a quality very rare to find.

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Actors can go to any lengths to play their character and in doing the same, Banita chopped off her lovely locks for her character Shiuli in the film.

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Though this might be her Bollywood big ticket, very few people know that she has been working since she was 11.

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Describing why he picked Banita for his film, Shoojit said that he was looking out for a new face and felt that she has the potential to fit into the character he was looking at.

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Wonder how they met? It happened while he was shooting an advertisement and Banita was featuring in it.

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Within no time, Banita has made quite a place in the hearts of her Indian fans.

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An English Literature student, Banita received a Bollywood offer during her second year at King’s College London.

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She immediately took up the offer. Talking about it to BBC, Banita said, “As we had no relatives in India, I had no reason to learn about it or engage with this history. So I loved learning more about the culture and my family’s lives, struggles, and traditions.”

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Banita became popular after doing a chewing gum ad which had a song ‘Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se’  in the background.

That small ad made hundreds of people look her up online. As per reports, this is the same ad that Shoojit shot.

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Talking about her family, she says “My grandparents came to Britain from Punjab, North of India, shortly after World War Two. Both my parents were born here and my sister and I were raised in a middle-class existence in Caerleon.”

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With just one film, Banita has managed to make a mark in Bollywood and we are sure to see her soon in a lot of movies.

Apr 202018
 

Actor Anil Kapoor has hinted that he is open to a remake of “Chalti Ka Naam Gadi” if there are any takers to make it. “Looking to ‘Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi’ for inspiration before shoot for ‘Total Dhamaal’

Anil Kapoor
Anil Kapoor

Actor Anil Kapoor has hinted that he is open to a remake of Chalti Ka Naam Gadi if there are any takers to make it. “Looking to Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi for inspiration before shoot for Total Dhamaal. Don’t you long for the innocence and simplicity of those times? If there are any takers, Ranveer Singh, Varun Dhawan and I will volunteer to be the Ashok, Kishore and Anup Kumars of today! Anyone,” Anil tweeted.

Looking to Chalti ka Naam Gaadi for inspiration before shoot for #TotalDhamaal. Don’t u long for the innocence & simplicity of those times? If there are any takers, @RanveerOfficial@Varun_dvn & I will volunteer to be the Ashok, Kishore & Anup Kumars of today ðÂ?Â?Â?âÂ?ºï¸Â! Anyone?! pic.twitter.com/6DOKWcuulQ

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor)
April 19, 2018

As for Total Dhamaal, the film is being jointly produced by Indra Kumar along with Ashok Thakeria and Ajay Devgn. The film also stars Ajay, Riteish Deshmukh, Madhuri Dixit, Arshad Warsi and Jaaved Jaaferi.

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Apr 202018
 

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few years, you will have noticed that Benedict Cumberbatch has slowly and steadily gained a massive fan following over the years. Well, for us it started with his unparalleled portrayal of Sherlock Holmes. His charming arrogance and his trademark I -don’t-give-a-f**k attitude wrapped us in a spell that left us wanting more everytime.

And then came Doctor Strange. Whether you love or hate superheroes, Dr. Strange was definitely a character that could not be ignored. From saving the world to using the Time Stone, Cumberbatch nailed Strange down to the last detail.

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With ‘Avengers’ coming up with their next mind-blowing installment, we can’t stop obsessing over what’s in store for the Marvel superheroes this time. The Russo brothers are already breaking records even before the film has hit the screens as the trailer got 230 million views within 24 hours.

So, when MensXP got the rare chance for a tete-a-tete with the star cast of the film in Singapore, we unleashed a barrage of questions to satiate our anxious souls, and of course, our readers.

Speaking to Benedict Cumberbatch, aka Dr. Strange himself, we discovered a lot more than we thought we would, about the man with the magic red cape.

MensXP: Do you read comic books? Are you a fan of the Avengers?

Benedict Cumberbatch: Well, I do read comic books now than earlier. I am a massive Marvel fan though, massive MCU fan. I have watched the films, more than I have read the comics. But now having got this role, I have started to read more

MensXP: The Sorcerer Supreme vs The God of Mischief. Who would win?

Benedict Cumberbatch: Definitely the Sorcerer Supreme (smiles), judging by Ragnarok, it’s all tied all.

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MensXP: Your own solo movie vs a movie with every MCU character. What was more challenging?

Benedict Cumberbatch: Different challenges, not more or less. You have a lot of burdens if it’s your film that you are carrying but at the same time, you have to both protect your character integrity and how you manage to be part of a much bigger picture. It’s a tiny square in a huge maze, Avengers family.

MensXP: Will we get to see Dr. Strange use the Time Gem to save the day again in ‘Infinity War’?

Benedict Cumberbatch: You will have to wait and see (grin)

MensXP: Will you survive Thanos’ assault on Earth? Any plans for Dr. Strange 2?

Benedict Cumberbatch: You will have to see that (laughs). You will need to watch the film to see if he makes it out the film alive. I said in the first film that Dr. Strange will be back and I have been back in ‘Thor: Ragnarok’, I have been back in ‘Avengers: Infinity War’, so if I will be back again? You will have to wait and see.

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MensXP: There’s a big match on TV and your wife wants to have dinner from a place that doesn’t deliver? What would Doctor Strange do?

Benedict Cumberbatch: He will probably portal himself to the restaurant and come back with the food and of course, pause the game as well, stop time!

MensXP: After all the interviews if Dr. Strange could go somewhere instantly to relax where would he go?

Benedict Cumberbatch: Hmm, a hammock or my bed or a spa (laughs), so many places like these, where normal people get to relax. Would like to have dinner with friends or he might just sit down and watch a movie, who knows (grins).

MensXP: What should people expect from Dr. Strange?

Benedict Cumberbatch: Expect the unexpected. Well, he is a lot better at his craft, he will be seen doing some pretty cool stuff. He is more mature, but a lot funny and he is definitely growing up.

MensXP: When can we expect Doctor Strange to come down to India?

Benedict Cumberbatch: Oh, he is coming down to India, just after this Interview. I am going to portal myself and say ‘hi’ and then portal myself back.

Apr 202018
 

Ranbir Kapoor on how masculinity is perceived in today’s society

Ranbir Kapoor
Ranbir Kapoor

Actor Ranbir Kapoor has said the notion of masculinity has to be changed to empower women. Ranbir said this on Thursday while interacting with the media along with Deepika Padukone, Shabana Azmi, and Manish Malhotra. Ranbir and Deepika walked the ramp for designer Manish Malhotra, in an event organised by Shabana Azmi’s Mijwan Welfare Society.

On asking his idea of empowering the women of the country and securing equal rights for them, Ranbir said: “I think firstly, we have to change the notion of masculinity.” “I think the idea which we have in our mind about masculinity… if we could change the feeling of entitlement then that’s the big thing,” he said.

“Once we do that, we should provide a platform to encourage citizen of our country, especially to girls and the women. It will then be a great start and I think Mijwan Welfare Society is just about that,” Ranbir added.

Speaking on his experience of walking the ramp with his co-actor and ex-girlfriend Deepika Padukone after so long, Ranbir said: “I think the biggest thing is we have come together to walk for Mijwan Welfare Society. That is the bigger picture here so it’s always wonderful to walk for Manish with Deepika and for Shabana aunty and everybody concerned with Mijwan Welfare Society.”

When Deepika was asked regarding her experience of walking the ramp with Ranbir, she said: “It’s very exciting. This is for the first time I am walking the ramp for the Mijwan fashion show. I started off my career as a model. I walked the ramp many times but this was special. It felt genuine, real and connected.”

“I feel everyone behind the scenes has worked really hard in doing what they do. Not just putting the show together but you can see the work, effort, and craftsmanship,” said Deepika. The “Padmaavat” actress also said it gives her real joy to see the Mijwan group doing so much to empower women and children.

“I think most importantly, the fact that they have empowered so many women and children give me so much joy and it’s inspiring to see the work they do,” added Deepika. Ranbir will be seen next in the biopic of actor Sanjay Dutt titled “Sanju”, directed by Raj Kumar Hirani, and in “Brahmastra” which is directed by Ayan Mukherji.

Also read – Mijwan Fashion Show 2018: Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone’s regal reunion

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Apr 202018
 

The much-awaited finale season of everyone’s favourite ‘Game Of Thrones’ is not airing this year and everyone is already having withdrawal symptoms. However, we still manage to keep our sanity intact, thanks to the bits and pieces of information about our beloved stars that keep floating around.

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In a recently shot video, our favourite ‘Khaleesi’ aka Emilia Clarke almost gave us a peek into the set of GOT and we are shook because we wanted to walk through those doors to see what magic lay beyond them!

While we waited for the doors to open desperately, we were only met with angry producers shouting, a livid Jon Snow asking her to shut the camera and alarms buzzing off every time she opened a door. However, a few lucky winners can actually tour the set in Belfast by donating to the website which she mentions on the video.The finale is going to be a nail biting affair indeed. With the final battle, the white walkers and the Night King lusting for human life and Jon Snow falling for Khaleesi, it is literally impossible to wait and hold on for the season to appear next April.

Apr 202018
 

The 102 Not Out team gathered here to promote its song Badumbaaa, which is composed and sung by Amitabh Bachchan

Rishi Kapoor
Rishi Kapoor

Veteran actors Rishi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan will reunite on the big screen after 27 years, but the former doesn’t “feel the gap”. Talking about his experience of working with Amitabh in the forthcoming film “102 Not Out”, Rishi told the media here on Thursday: “We worked in this film after 27 years but from the time we went on the set, we started rehearsing. We did not feel the gap between these years.”

“I feel proud to say that I have been working with him for the last 44 years. Our first film was ‘Kabhi Kabhie’ (1976) and the last time we worked together was in Ajooba (1991).” Together, they have delivered celebrated films like Naseeb”, Kabhi Kabhie, Amar Akbar Anthony and Coolie. Amitabh appreciates all his 102 Not Out co-stars, including Jimit Trivedi.

“I believe if you are appreciating my performance, it is due to my co-artistes. If they don’t perform well enough for your reaction, then your reaction would go wrong,” said the megastar. “So I would like to compliment Rishiji and Jimit for this film. Whenever you see (a movie), if you like it or don’t like it, it depends on their performance too. Our performances are the reflection of their performances,” he added.

The film’s team gathered here to promote its song Badumbaaa, which is composed and sung by Amitabh. Not many films are made on senior citizens. Asked why there isn’t much representation of senior citizens in films, Amitabh, 75, said: “Senior citizens are very respectable people of our society. If they are not there, we are not there. Whenever we try to make a film on them, we treat them with dignity. I hope that through this film, we will be able to convey the message to our audience.”

Adding to that, Rishi said: “He (Amitabh) did films like ‘Piku’ and ‘Pink’. Yes, there are not many films made on senior citizens but there are not many Bachchans around, right?” 102 Not Out, directed by Umesh Shukla, will release on May 4.

Also read: Umesh Shukla feels fortunate about casting Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor in 102 Not Out

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Apr 202018
 

Actor Ranveer Singh, who will be seen as a street rapper in his next film “Gully Boy”, shared a throwback photograph with international rapper Snoop Dogg. Ranveer tweeted the selfie on Thursday

Ranveer Singh and Snoop Dogg
Ranveer Singh with Snoop Dogg in his throwback post

Actor Ranveer Singh, who will be seen as a street rapper in his next film Gully Boy, shared a throwback photograph with international rapper Snoop Dogg. Ranveer tweeted the selfie on Thursday.

Ain’t nuthin but a G thang #throwbackthursday tha #doggfather@SnoopDoggpic.twitter.com/kpi5DoPpUW

— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial)
April 19, 2018

“Ain’t nothing but a G thang. Throw back Thursday the Dogg father… Snoop Dogg,” Ranveer captioned the image, hinting at Snoop Dogg’s “Nothin’ But a G Thang” song.

Ranveer Singh‘s Gully Boy is helmed by Zoya Akhtar, and he will share screen space with actress Alia Bhatt. The movie is backed by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment.

Also read: Gully Boy Ranveer Singh shares quirky picture on Instagram

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