The Supreme Court of India has paused the ban on the movie The Kerala Story in West Bengal. The Sudipto Sen directed movie was banned in the state as the state government felt it could affect the law-and-order situation over there.

Judges led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said that it is the state’s responsibility to maintain law and order as the film has already got a clearance from the CBFC (Central Bureau of Film Certification) to play in theatres. The court said, as quoted by NDTV, “Prima facie we are of the view that the prohibition by West Bengal is not tenable on the basis of material before. Thus, the order banning the film is stayed.”

The movie and its promos said that The Kerala Story is based on the lives of 32,000 women from the state who were converted to Islam and forced to join the terror organization ISIS. However, as the makers couldn’t provide a proof of the same, the court has ordered them to add a disclaimer in the film stating that it’s a fictionalized account of events and that there is no data to prove the claim about the 32,000 women.

A number of theatres in Tamil Nadu have reportedly stopped screening The Kerala Story due to security concerns. The court has asked the state to ensure the smooth screening of the movie starring Adah Sharma and the safety of the moviegoers.

Following its release on May 5, The Kerala Story has been performing brilliantly at the box office. The film, which is produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, has so far earned Rs. 164 crores in India itself.

Also Read: The Kerala Story press conference: Director Sudipto Sen BREAKS silence on criticism that the film shows Muslims in bad light: “We were not here to do the balancing act; we have actually done service to the Islamic religion”

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The highly anticipated film Animal boasts an impressive ensemble cast that includes Ranbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Bobby Deol, and Anil Kapoor. However, according to a report by Pinkvilla, the cast of Animal extends beyond these celebrated actors. It is said that veteran actor Shakti Kapoor will also play a pivotal role in this gangster drama directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. 

Quoting a source close to the development, the report stated, “Shakti Kapoor plays the role of a yester-year gangster in Animal and has already shot for his portions in the earlier schedules. He has an interesting character in the film and the team was very excited to have him on board. In fact, it was an obvious casting when Sandeep Reddy Vanga came up with a character of a gangster who is past his peak.” 

The upcoming film is expected to be a gripping and intense portrayal of a violent gangster saga, with Ranbir Kapoor’s character embodying the traits of a psychopath. The storyline revolves around a family of gangsters, with Anil Kapoor portraying the powerful godfather and Ranbir Kapoor playing his son. While Bobby Deol’s character details have been kept under wraps, it is speculated that he will serve as the nemesis to Ranbir’s character, adding an intriguing dynamic to the narrative.

Speaking of the shooting, a month ago, the team wrapped a schedule in London. Jointly produced under Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar’s T-Series, Murad Khetani’s Cine1 Studios and Pranay Reddy Vanga’s Bhadrakali Pictures, it is slated to release in theatres on August 11, 2023, in five languages. 

Also Read: Ranbir Kapoor spotted filming Animal at a hospital; fans say the actor resembles Kabir Singh; watch video

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Earlier this year in January, the audience were treated to the visual of Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan sharing screen space in the film Pathaan. The action-packed sequence that featured the two was quite literally the highlight of the film, with fans of both actors going gaga over it. Following this, it was revealed that Shah Rukh Khan would feature in a similar action sequence in Salman Khan’s Tiger 3. As per reports, the said sequence would once again be an action-packed scene with the two actors battling it out. Now, Bollywood Hungama has got the inside scoop on the details of the sequence which has cost the makers a staggering Rs. 30 cr!

Revealing details exclusively to Bollywood Hungama, a well-placed industry source tells us, “The sequence in Tiger 3 that will feature Shah Rukh Khan as Pathaan and Salman Khan as Tiger will be a crazy bike chase sequence. While the scenes with the two in Pathaan was on a train, the scene in Tiger 3 will be shot on a bridge with the two actors.” Ask for details on the said action sequence and the source adds, “The sequence will be a major action scene that will feature both SRK and Salman, however, it will not feature the main villain of Tiger 3, Emraan Hashmi or the female lead Katrina Kaif.”

Interestingly, our source tells us that the said action sequence in Tiger 3 is currently being shot at Madh Island. A huge set has been built for the sequence, with 5 days of shoot already done, while a further 7-8 days of shoot remains. “The makers of Tiger 3 have erected a massive set for the bridge bike chase sequence, and have already finished shooting a portion of it. In fact, a whopping Rs. 30 cr. is being spent on shooting just this one sequence in the film. So expect it to be one of the most entertaining, gripping edge of the seat sequence in an action film”.

Though currently no official word on the shoot has been released, we hear the makers are keeping a lid on the details. As for the film, Tiger 3 is directed by Maneesh Sharma and also co-stars Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi. Coming as the third instalment in the Tiger franchise, which began with Ek Tha Tiger (2012), and continued with Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), is a part of Yash Raj Films Spy Universe. Tiger 3 is slated for a Diwali release on November 10.

Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan’s scene in Tiger 3 took 6 months of planning

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Veteran actress Neetu Kapoor, known for her remarkable contributions to Indian cinema, has made headlines with her recent real estate investment. Neetu Kapoor reportedly acquired a luxurious apartment in Mumbai’s prestigious Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) for a staggering sum of Rs 17.4 crore. The purchase adds to the growing list of high-profile real estate transactions by the Kapoor family in the city.

According to documents accessed by IndexTap.com and reported by Hindustan Times, Neetu Kapoor’s new apartment is located on the seventh floor of Sunteck Realty’s 19-storey Signia Isle, situated opposite the Sofitel hotel in BKC. The 3,387 square feet apartment offers a lavish living space and includes the added convenience of three parking spaces. Neetu completed the registration for the property on May 10, paying a stamp duty of Rs 1.04 crore.

It is with mentioning here that Neetu Kapoor’s daughter-in-law and leading Bollywood actress, Alia Bhatt, has also made recent headlines for her real estate ventures. In April, Alia purchased an opulent apartment worth Rs 37 crore in the upscale Bandra suburb. Additionally, on the same day, she gifted two apartments in Juhu to her sister Shaheen. The Kapoor family’s real estate portfolio is expanding further with the construction of a sprawling mansion in Pali Hill, where both Alia and Neetu have been frequently visiting the construction site.

Coming to the professional front, Neetu marked her comeback in the entertainment industry last year with Jugjugg Jeeyo. She will be next seen in Letters to Mr Khanna, directed by Milind Dhaimade of Tu Hai Mera Sunday fame. The upcoming coming-of-age flick will be Lionsgate India Studios’ first feature film. 

Also Read: Alia Bhatt buys a new house in Bandra for whopping Rs. 37.80 crore, gifts two flats worth Rs. 7.68 crore to her sister Shaheen

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Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan is one of the most keenly awaited films of this year. There have been various reports since last year claiming that Sanya Malhotra is also a part of this film. But the actress never admitted the same. She has now, however, broken her silence and officially announced that she is indeed a part of Jawan.

In a chat with Indian Express, Sanya said, “I am excited because I can finally talk about it. Before this I would give some really weird answers every time I was asked whether I am in Jawan or not.”

Sharing her experience of working with Shah Rukh, she added, “I always hoped to work with SRK one day, so it is a dream come true. I cannot wait to see myself around him… it is a dream role, a dream film. Just to be around him makes me really happy.”

Directed by Atlee Kumar and also starring Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi, Jawan was earlier supposed to release in June this year. But, earlier this month, the makers of the Red Chillies production postponed the film to September 7 as they needed more time to work on the VFX of the film.

Coming back to Sanya, she will next be seen in the Netflix movie Kathal, which is directed by Yashowardhan Mishra and produced by Guneet Monga.

Also Read: Trade experts feel Jawan’s new release date is ideal: “Shah Rukh Khan ki film jis bhi date pe aayegi, woh automatically GOOD ho jaayegi! The craze for him is NEXT LEVEL”

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