Sonu Sood, a Bollywood actor, philanthropist, and humanitarian, has pledged his support for those affected by floods in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Sonu took to Instagram on Wednesday to express his condolences for the victims and to emphasise the necessity of communal effort in times of crises. The actor’s aid endeavour includes basic items such as food, clean water, medical kits, and temporary shelter for those affected. He says in the video, “Due to the floods, many have lost their homes and livelihood. They have nothing to eat or even have a home. So, we all have to come together to save them and normalise their lives. We are trying to send as much help as we can.”

 

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The actor went on to congratulate the Telangana government, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, the Andhra Pradesh government, and the NDRF team for their efforts to restore normalcy to the lives of those affected by the floods. He captioned it, “As Andhra and Telangana battle devastating floods, we stand with those in need. Reach us at supportus@soodcharityfountion.org #AndhraFloods #Telangana Floods @ncbn.official @revanthofficial.”

Tollywood megastar Chiranjeevi said on Wednesday that each flood-hit state would receive Rs 50 lakh in relief. The actor announced a donation of Rs 50 lakh each to the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Chief Minister Relief Funds.

He took to social media platform X to express his sadness at the loss of life and misery caused by floods in Telugu state. “We all need to be involved in relief efforts in some way. As part of this, I am announcing my contribution of one crore rupees (50 lakhs each to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana CM Relief Fund) to help in providing relief to the people in both the states,” he said and prayed for an end to the misery.

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Anubhav Sinha began his career as a film director with the musical hit Tum Bin (2001). He then graduated to making slick action films like Dus (2005) and Cash (2007) followed by the superhero flick Ra.One (2011). In 2018, he switched gears and made acclaimed films like Mulk (2018), Article 15 (2019) and Thappad (2020). The media and even the actors in his film along with his contemporaries called this new phase in his career his 2.0 version. Now, it seems that Anubhav Sinha 3.0 will soon be unveiled as the director is all set to make a larger-than-life mainstream film. Anubhav spoke about it exclusively with Bollywood Hungama.

When asked what he will make next after IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack and whether it’ll be a series, he replied, “It won’t be a show for a long time to come as it takes away too much time. I am making a film, and I am on my way to making some bigger films. I am yearning to make music. I haven’t had songs in my films in 6-7 years. I love making songs, visual effects, action, etc. like I did in Dus and Ra.One. In fact, a lot of people have forgotten that I used to make films like Dus and Ra.One!

The writer said that he’d like to disagree. After all, Ra.One, starring Shah Rukh Khan, is now remembered very fondly as people now realize what path-breaking VFX Anubhav and his team managed more than a decade ago. He smiled and said, “In my lifetime, I have seen Ra.One as a flop and then as a hit film!”

Referring to the cult song of the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer, he continued, “Now I want to make my own ‘Chammak Challo’ again! I want to have a big action sequence and a big car chase. I am writing it and soon, you’ll hear from me about it. It may be another superhero flick!”

When asked if this means the advent of Anubhav Sinha 3.0, he said, “That’s not important. I should be having fun making the film. That’s what matters (smiles).”

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In 2024, the highest taxpayer among Indian celebrities has been revealed, with superstar Shah Rukh Khan topping the list. According to a report by Fortune India, the actor made a significant contribution in taxes this year, surpassing other prominent figures from the entertainment and sports industries. His recent blockbuster hits, including Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki, have not only captivated audiences but also generated substantial revenue, leading to a staggering tax payment of Rs. 92 crore.

Closely following Khan is Vijay, a celebrated Tamil actor whose consistent success has earned him a loyal fanbase and substantial income. His latest film, GOAT, which hit theatres on September 5, further cemented his position as one of the industry’s top earners, resulting in a tax payment of Rs. 80 crore.

Salman Khan continues to command a massive following and remains a significant contributor to the Indian film industry. His upcoming film, Sikandar, is eagerly anticipated by fans, and his substantial earnings have translated into a tax payment of Rs. 75 crore.

Amitabh Bachchan has contributed to his significant tax liability of Rs. 71 crore. Virat Kohli, one of the world’s most celebrated cricketers, has secured fifth place in a tax payment of Rs. 66 crore. Coming in at sixth position is Ajay Devgn with Rs. 42 crore in tax payments followed by MS Dhoni Rs. 38 crores, Ranbir Kapoor paying Rs. 36 crore, Hrithik Roshan, and Sachin Tendulkar, among others, paying Rs. 28 crore each.

Beyond the top-tier celebrities, there is a diverse range of actors, comedians, and sportspersons who have also made substantial contributions. Kapil Sharma (Rs. 26 crore), Sourav Ganguly (Rs. 23 crore), Kareena Kapoor Khan (Rs. 20 crore), Shahid Kapoor (Rs. 14 crore), Hardik Pandya (Rs. 13 crore), Kiara Advani (Rs. 12 crore). Amongst the popular South stars, Mohanlal, and Allu Arjun paid Rs. 14 crore each in taxes. Pankaj Tripathi and Katrina Kaif have paid Rs. 11 crore each. Aamir Khan has managed to maintain a significant earning potential, reflected in his tax payment of Rs. 10 crore.
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Kangana Ranaut’s film Emergency, which was set to release this week, has encountered a significant hurdle after the Bombay High Court declined to intervene in the certification process. The court’s decision comes in light of a prior directive from the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which had already instructed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to carefully examine objections raised against the film before approving it.

After Bombay High Court’s order, Kangana Ranaut took to X, formerly Twitter, to react saying, “Today I have become everyone’s favourite target, this is the price you pay for awakening this sleeping nation, they don’t know what I am talking about they have no clue why I am so concerned, because they want peace, they don’t want to take sides.”

“High court has blasted censor for illegally withholding the certificate of #emergency,” the actor added.

Today I have become everyone’s favourite target, this is the price you pay for awakening this sleeping nation, they don’t know what I am talking about they have no clue why I am so concerned, because they want peace, they don’t want to take sides. They are cool, you know…
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 4, 2024

As per NDTV, a bench comprising Justices BP Colabawalla and Firdosh Pooniwalla highlighted that issuing orders would conflict with the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s instructions. The bench observed, “Judicial propriety prevents us from passing any orders today, as it would contradict the standing directive from another high court.” The panel further remarked that instructing the CBFC to act otherwise would put them in breach of the existing legal framework.

The Bombay High Court, however, emphasized that the CBFC should consider the raised objections carefully and reach a decision by September 18. The court’s statement alluded to a broader context behind the delay, stating, “We are aware that there are other factors at play. However, we shall refrain from making further comments.” The next hearing is slated for the day after the certification deadline, leaving the film’s release uncertain.

This judicial impasse follows a petition submitted by Zee Studios involved in the production of Emergency. The production house has urged the court to facilitate the release of the film, alleging that the CBFC has been unnecessarily delaying the issuance of the certification. The petition claims that the certification was already prepared but has yet to be formally issued. Legal representatives for the producers accused the board of acting arbitrarily, suggesting that external pressures may be influencing the process.

Adding to the controversy, earlier this week, a separate legal petition was filed in the Madhya Pradesh High Court by certain religious organizations. These groups expressed concerns over specific scenes in the film, which they argue could potentially misrepresent their community or historical events, sparking unrest. The court responded to these concerns by directing the CBFC to give due consideration to these objections before any formal certification is granted.

The drama, based on a pivotal era in Indian history, was originally scheduled for a September 6th release. However, the objections raised, have pushed the release date into limbo. Several Sikh communities have accused the film of not only distorting historical facts but also presenting certain groups in a negative light, thereby inciting communal tensions.

The film’s focus on a highly controversial period in Indian history, particularly the national emergency declared in the 1970s, was expected to stir debate. Kangana Ranaut essays the role of former PM Indira Gandhi in the movie.
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After the historic success of Pathaan and Jawan, Shah Rukh Khan gets back to the action genre with the Sujoy Ghosh film, King, produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Siddharth Anand. The film has been in the pre-production stage for a while now and the makers have finally locked the timelines of the shoot. Bollywood Hungama has exclusive information that Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan will start shooting for King in January 2025.

“Shah Rukh Khan is leaving no stone turned to make King a spectacle for the big screen and is working with Sujoy and Sid to get the script and action sequences right. The idea is to make his return to the big screen special again, as King will mark his comeback to films after a gap of almost 3 years. The makers want to shoot for the film in specific weather conditions in Europe and January is when they intend to commence work on King,” a source told Bollywood Hungama.

The source also tells us that King will be a full-length two-character film played by Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan with Abhishek Bachchan as the villain. “Shah Rukh Khan is the male lead of King and Suhana is playing his protege. The duo will take down Abhishek Bachchan in this action thriller. Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand are looking to bring King by mid-2026,” the source told us further.

Apart from King, Shah Rukh Khan is reading a lot of scripts and one of them is the Aditya Chopra directed Pathaan 2, which will roll by the end of 2025, once the edit of King is locked.

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Amazon MGM Studios has announced that its original movie Superboys of Malegaon will be screened at the 68th BFI London Film Festival, which runs from October 9–20, 2024. The film will be showcased on October 10 at Vue West End and on October 12 at Curzon Soho cinema. This follows the movie’s world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 13.

A collaborative production

Superboys of Malegaon is produced by Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby, with Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, and Reema Kagti at the helm. Directed by Reema Kagti and written by Varun Grover, the film stars Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora. The story is inspired by the life of Nasir Shaikh, an amateur filmmaker from Malegaon, Maharashtra, who brings together his friends to create a film for his community.

A story from Malegaon

The film follows Nasir Shaikh as he works to bring his vision to life, offering a glimpse into the world of small-town filmmaking. The residents of Malegaon, who look to Bollywood films as a form of escapism, find new hope and energy in Nasir’s project. The film highlights the power of friendship and creativity in a small community.

Recognition at the BFI London Film Festival

The BFI London Film Festival is known for showcasing diverse films from around the world. As the film prepares to be screened at the festival, it continues to gain attention for its portrayal of community and the art of filmmaking.

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For decades, Shah Rukh Khan has cultivated a dynasty that promises to leave an indelible mark on the Indian film industry. While his daughter, Suhana Khan, is set to make her cinematic debut in King, anticipation is rife about the potential entry of his son, Aryan Khan, into the world of acting. Aryan is set to make his debut as a director, but it seems like many want to launch him as an actor too.

According to a report in Pinkvilla, Aryan Khan has garnered considerable attention from industry stalwarts. Several producers and directors have approached Shah Rukh Khan, expressing their keen interest in grandly launching Aryan. Among those who have expressed their admiration for Aryan’s potential are Karan Johar, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Aditya Chopra, and Farah Khan. Even filmmakers from the South have extended offers, recognizing Aryan’s star quality.

However, Aryan’s immediate focus is on his directorial debut, Stardom, which is set to premiere on a leading digital platform. Once he completes this project, he plans to sit down with his father to discuss his future aspirations. While Aryan currently finds fulfillment in the creative side of filmmaking and desires to pursue a direction in the long run, there is a glimmer of hope that he may eventually transition into acting.

The web series Stardom is eagerly anticipated to make its debut next year. Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up to commence filming for his upcoming project, King, directed by Sujoy Ghosh, around December or January.
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Dalljiet Kaur, who got married with much grandeur in India in March 2023 to Kenya-based Indian businessman Nikhil Patel, has been undergoing a rather strenuous divorce with him. The actress relocated to India in January this year and has been accusing her husband of an extra-marital affair. Now, on social media, the popular television actress has revealed that she confronted the other woman in the life of her ex-husband Nikhil Patel, Safeena Nazar.

In an Instagram Live session, Dalljiet Kaur was heard saying, “I have two questions in mind. The first is, if he was already happy doing all that he is doing today, why did he marry me? Maybe, he would not have gotten this sort of publicity then.” She went on to speak about the famous adage about a woman being an enemy in another woman’s life as she added, “Second, jo log bolte hai na ke ek ladki hi ladki ki zindagi barbaad karti hai, sahi bolte hai (When people say that a woman is responsible for the destruction of another woman’s life, they are right). I am not blaming her, I think I will blame her.”

She also went on to continue, “Jab husband wife ke beech koi problems chal rahi ho tab toh anyway wo log ek dusre ke bare mein kuch acha nahi kahenge, aise mein kisi third insan ko wo void complete nahin karni chahiye (When a husband and wife are dealing with their issues, they would obviously not be saying good things about each other but that doesn’t mean a third person gets a chance to fill that void and they shouldn’t do it either). It is morally wrong.”

In the same interaction, referring to Safeena Nazar, she shared details about her to her social media fans and followers as she stated, “Aap khud shaadi shuda ho, pati hai, 2 bachhe hai aur kisi aur ke pati ka void fill kar rahe ho (you are a married woman with two kids and you want to fill the void of someone else’s husband)? Why? I will have this question in my heart all my life. I do not think that she needed to do whatever she is doing. Kya pata, hoga unka koi reason shayad (Who knows, she might have a reason).”

For the unversed, best known for her performance in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon, Dalljiet Kaur was earlier married to Shalin Bhanot in 2009, and the couple have a son named Jaydon. They separated in 2015, after which she married Nikhil Patel in 2023. Currently her divorce case is being heard in a Kenyan court and the actress has also stated that she will be returning to her television career soon.

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Fresh off the box office success of Stree 2, director Amar Kaushik is diving headfirst back into the world of supernatural creatures and comedic chills. In a recent interview, Kaushik offered a glimpse into his upcoming projects, revealing the title and production timeline for his next film while providing an update on the highly anticipated sequel to Bhediya.

Stree 2, a follow-up to the 2018 horror-comedy hit, smashed box office records, crossing the coveted Rs. 500 crores mark globally. The film reunited the original cast, including Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, and Aparshakti Khurana, who faced a new threat plaguing the town of Chanderi.

With Stree 2 firmly behind him, Kaushik is now setting his sights on expanding his genre-bending universe. While fans eagerly await news of a potential Stree 3, Kaushik is prioritizing two other projects – a sequel to the werewolf film Bhediya and a brand-new vampire movie.

For Bhediya 2, the story seems to be taking shape, though the director isn’t quite ready to call it a done deal. “The script isn’t locked yet,” Kaushik shared with India Today, “but we’ve hammered out the story. Now we need to flesh out the screenplay. There are a few sections of the narrative that I’m not entirely happy with, so we’re going back to the drawing board to refine those parts.”

Bhediya, released in 2022, starred Varun Dhawan as a man grappling with a unique werewolf curse. While the script for Bhediya 2 continues to be developed, Kaushik is wasting no time in moving forward with his other project – a vampire film titled Thamba. “We’ll be starting production on Thamba within the next two months,” Kaushik revealed. While specific details about the plot and cast remain under wraps, the director’s comments suggest that filming is set to begin in the near future.
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Ali Fazal has returned to work following a brief paternity leave, ready to dive back into his pecking schedules for the upcoming films Lahore and Thug Life. Ali and his wife, actress Richa Chadha, recently welcomed their baby girl on July 16, 2024. During this precious time, Ali took a short break to support Richa and relish his new role as a father.

Ali Fazal shared his excitement about balancing his personal and professional commitments. “Becoming a father has been the most fulfilling experience of my life. I cherished every moment of my break, staying close to Richa and our daughter. Now, I am ready to juggle my responsibilities and return to the sets with renewed energy and enthusiasm,” Ali said.

With a packed calendar ahead, Ali has six major projects such as Rakt Bramhand, Metro In Dino, and the Hollywood film Afghan Dreamers.
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