Starring in the Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa: The Rise seems to have worked wonders for Rashmika Mandanna. The Telugu pan-India film has already ensured that she has become a sensation among Bollywood makers as well. After starring in a few Hindi films and signing a few more, she has now bagged an action comedy opposite Shahid Kapooor, as per a report in Peeping Moon. The report also stated that the film will be directed by the comedy veteran Anees Bazmee and produced by Ekta Kapoor and Dil Raju.

Sharing more info on the said project, a source told the publication, “Rashmika was the ideal choice from the beginning. Both Ekta Kapoor and Dil Raju have worked with her in Goodbye and Varisu respectively and they believe she naturally fits the quirky character of the heroine in this film. Moreover, Shahid and Rashmika make for a fresh and captivating on-screen pair, generating more excitement amongst audiences.”

Interestingly, the report also revealed that Shahid will be seen in a double role. This will also be his first comedy entertainer after a decade since Prabhu Dheva’s R… Rajkukar released in 2013. The yet untitled Bazmee movie is said to be a film with a quirky storyline and loads of action with an ensemble supporting cast.

As far as Hindi movies are concerned, Rashmika has Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s keenly awaited Animal, which stars Ranbir Kapoor in the lead along with Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol. There are also reports about the actress signing Dinesh Vijan’s historical Chhava, where she is said to be cast opposite Vicky Kaushal.

Shahid, on the other hand, has quite a few projects lined up, including Ali Abbas Zafar’s Bloody Daddy. The film is slated to release on Jio Cinema on June 9.

Also Read: Rashmika Mandanna, Dev Mohan to play leads in Telugu film Rainbow; says, “The story is shot from the girl’s perspective”

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India’s two leading production houses – Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment announce a strategic content partnership to deliver fresh and compelling content to the screens. Setting a new standard in the entertainment industry, through this alliance, both production houses will bring their respective strengths and expertise to the table, to produce multiple projects across feature films and digital formats. The alliance builds on the success of their previous collaboration on the critically acclaimed film, The Lunchbox, which was produced by Sikhya’s founder Guneet Monga Kapoor and presented by Dharma Productions. The movie received both domestic and international acclaim, providing a strong foundation for this new partnership.

Dharma Productions is a legacy brand in the film industry, with a rich history of producing mainstream hits and Sikhya Entertainment is a leader in independent cinema and a recent winner of an Academy Award-winning film.

Dharma Productions’ mainstream expertise and talent discovery will combine with Sikhya Entertainment’s experience in independent cinema to produce diverse and captivating content for both theatrical and digital releases. Together, they aim to set new benchmarks for creativity and innovation in the industry.

Karan Johar, founder of Dharma Productions said, “We are extremely excited to collaborate with Sikhya Entertainment.” He further added, “As a filmmaker, I have always believed in the power of storytelling to inspire, entertain, and challenge audiences. With this alliance, we have the opportunity to bring together our shared passion for creating innovative content and telling stories that resonate with people from all walks of life. This partnership represents a unique blend of two brands that have always supported diverse and unconventional talent, and I can’t wait to see what we will create together.”

Guneet Monga Kapoor, Founder of Sikhya Entertainment said, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Dharma Productions, India’s leading production house, and bring together our experience and expertise to create impactful and unforgettable cinema.” She added, “This partnership is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between two distinct and unique brands in the industry, and we are excited to work together to create content that resonates with a wider audience. We believe that by combining our respective strengths and perspectives, we can push boundaries and deliver innovative and compelling stories that will capture the hearts and minds of audiences everywhere. We can’t wait to get started and see where this exciting partnership takes us.”

Apoorva Mehta, CEO of Dharma Productions, shared, “We are delighted to partner with Sikhya Entertainment, a production house that has constantly pushed the envelope. At Dharma Productions, we have always strived to create content that resonates with our audiences and tells compelling stories that stay with them. This partnership represents a unique opportunity to collaborate with one of the most innovative production houses in the industry and bring together our respective talents and expertise to create something truly special. We are excited to embark on this journey with Sikhya and can’t wait to see what we can achieve together.”

With two distinct and renowned brands coming together to create innovative content, this partnership is a testament to the changing landscape of the industry.

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Adah Sharma, who recently featured in The Kerala Story, is all set to feature in the film titled The Game of Girgit produced by Gandhar Films and Studio Pvt Ltd. Starring Shreyas Talpade in the lead role along with Adah Sharma, the film is loosely based on the infamous ‘Blue Whale Game’ which became an instant hit among the youth but also led to various hazardous events and deaths that took place due to the ‘The Blue Whale’ challenge.

Helmed by Vishal Pandya, the film will star Adah Sharma in an unconventional role wherein she’ll be headlining the role of a police officer in the film, which is inspired by true events. Speaking about playing a cop, Adah Sharma said, “I play a cop in Bhopal in The Game of Girgit. The film is based on an app called the blue whale app. The game on the app is a series of tasks which finally leads to self-harm or harming someone else once one has taken the assignment there is no way out. I’m solving the case. I’ve played a cop before in Commando. Bhavana Reddy got very popular. Gayatri Bhargav is a very different cop. It’s fun to play a cop but differently this time.”

On the other hand, protagonist Shreyas Talpade too opened up about the film, adding, “The plot of the film is extremely interesting and that intrigued me to be associated with the film. The Game of Girgit is being directed by Vishal Pandya and I’m really looking forward to this journey, the thriller also has a powerful message that we strongly feel should reach the audiences, especially the kids and the youngsters of the nation.”

Giving us a further insight into the film, filmmaker Vishal Pandya, continued, ” The Game of Girgit is a story of today’s generation where the young kids have adopted friendship apps on mobile as their friends with whom they share all their private life without knowing what problem they are getting into. Shreyas Talpade plays an app developer who takes advantage of this vulnerable kids & Adah who is a cop, investigates the cases of kids committing suicide & how her own closed one becomes a victim. Now the challenge to catch Girgit is not professional, now it gets personal.”

Also Read: Adah Sharma reveals she was ‘punished for getting laughing fits’ for no reason during school days

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The Jiah Khan suicide trial, that recently had its final hearing at the Special CBI Court, seems to have not ended. Jiah’s mother Rabia Khan expressed her disappointment in the verdict of the court after they acquitted Sooraj Pancholi of all charges due to lack of evidence. In a recent statement given to the press by Khan, she continued to not only assert that the case is ‘homicidal’ in nature but also termed the trial as ‘mockery’ of the Indian judicial system.

In a statement given by Rabia Khan, she said, “This case was on the wrong track from the very beginning. All the evidence were pointing to homicidal death. Sooraj Pancholi was accused of the wrong crime to start with. How can it be possible that police accused him of the crime when they had no evidence? All the evidence that I had given to CBI like forensic experts reports that pointed to murder was simply ignored and was never pr”oduced before the honourable court by the prosecution.”

She went on to accuse the prosecution and CBI to be compromised. The entire trial was a mockery of the judiciary system. The court was following a higher court order, pre-trial, the path they predetermined for the trial court to follow to give an acquittal to the accused only to close the case. In long ten years both the agencies of India – the police and CBI did not find one single piece of legally relevant evidence for suicide, it requires convincing evidence of an accused having directly driven the victim to commit suicide immediately before the act, and prove any abetment of suicide allegations against the accused Sooraj Pancholi. The burden of proof was so high, all the parties involved must have known the outcome but none of it made legally or rationally any sense.”

“During the trial it was soon obvious to me that CBI and the prosecution had been compromised, because they never established the actual cause of death. Let me repeat this: The actual cause of Jiah’s death was never established. No evidence were sent for forensic analysis by the court, Instead, the CBI simply used the preliminary finding of the police appointed post-mortem report as the cause of death due to asphyxia,” she continued.

Despite the verdict, Rabia not only continued to accuse Sooraj Pancholi but also called him ‘merciless’ for distributing sweets to the media. “Sooraj was an accused and he lied through his teeth and both the agencies throughout honoured his lies for reasons best known to them,” she accused as she concluded by adding, “The fact that he handed out sweets outside the courtroom illustrates this and sums up his mercilessness. Sooraj will one day have to grapple with the demons that he walks with.”

As per recent reports, the court also observed that the suicide-note submitted by Rabia Khan was also ‘fake’. On the other hand, Rabia Khan, in an earlier statement, has asserted that she would be approaching the High Court to take this case further.

For the unversed, Jiah Khan was found hanging in her Mumbai residence on June 25, 2013. The actress was then reportedly dating Sooraj Pancholi, who is the son of actors Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab.

Also Read: Jiah Khan Suicide case: Court claims Rabia Khan has raised ‘suspicion’ on herself

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Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana is all geared up to enthral the audience at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi with his power-packed performance at the prestigious IIFA Awards this year. The fans are eagerly waiting to witness the charismatic actor take the stage and set it ablaze with his incredible energy and mesmerising moves.

The IIFA Awards and weekend will return to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi on May 26th and 27th, 2023, for its 23rd edition. It is one of the most celebrated events in the world of Indian cinema, bringing together the best of music and entertainment on a single platform. The awards night will witness some of the most prominent names in the industry, with Ayushmann Khurrana leading the pack.

The actor has time and again proved his mettle as a performer, be it his acting skills or his singing abilities. With his remarkable presence and electrifying stage performances, Ayushmann has won the hearts of millions of fans across the globe. His passion for music and entertainment is well-known. 

Speaking of the professional front, the 38-year-old actor was last seen in An Action Hero. Helmed by Anirudh Iyer, the film was released on December 2 last year and it performed poorly at the box office. He will be next seen in Dream Girl 2, co-starring Ananya Panday. The upcoming film, directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa, is slated to release on August 25 this year. 

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Matter, a start-up driven by technology innovation, has developed a geared EV bike called ‘Matter Aera’ that features 4 Speed Hyper-shift gears. The brand has announced that it will be launching a campaign featuring actor Vicky Kaushal, who will showcase the brand and its product technologies in an engaging manner.

An official statement from the company read, “MATTER is gearing up to bring the change from India for the whole world into the sustainable future. And it believes that the persona representing the future-forward mindset of Indian youth is truly characterised by the award-winning film star Vicky Kaushal. His presentation of the brand will create that wave which will motivate the discerning youth of India to adopt the change.”

Mohal Lalbhai, Group CEO and Founder, Matter, said, “We strongly believe in the power of communication and human emotions that drive the message across. Our collaboration with Vicky Kaushal to present Matter Aera is with a shared goal of inspiring bikers towards the adoption of sustainable mobility, which is set to create a new norm in the future. We are excited to connect with our customers with our specially crafted communication carrying the message of adoption of future technology into mobility”.

Coming to the professional front, the 34-year-old actor was last seen in Govinda Naam Mera, which was directly released in OTT. He has multiple projects in the pipeline including a Lexman Utekar directorial, co-starring Sara Ali Khan. He also has a Meghna Gulzar directorial Sam Bahadur. 

Also Read: Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan’s next titled Luka Chuppi 2, to release on June 2

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