Maharashtra State Film Awards will light up the Dome SVP Stadium in Worli on August 21. This event will be a tribute to the rich cultural and artistic heritage of the Marathi film industry. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will lead the evening’s proceedings, alongside Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar. The night will shine brightly with the presence of two legends of Indian cinema: Shivaji Satam and Asha Parekh.

In a first, the Maharashtra State Government will simultaneously present the 58th and 59th State Film Awards. Veteran actor Shivaji Satam will be honoured with the Chitrapati V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the silver screen. Alongside him, Asha Parekh will receive the Late Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating her grace, talent, and enduring influence in Indian cinema. These awards, accompanied by cash prizes, citations, and beautifully crafted trophies, symbolize a lifetime dedicated to the pursuit of artistic excellence.

According to a report in Mid-Day, the ceremony will also recognize the storytellers who shape the industry’s narrative. Writer-director-actor Digpal Lanjekar will be awarded the Chitrapati V. Shantaram Special Contribution Award, while the Late Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award will be presented to the filmmaker N. Chandra, whose work has left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. The singer Anuradha Paudwal will be honoured with the Lata Mangeshkar Award for 2024. Additionally, actress Rohini Hattangadi and singer Sudesh Bhosle will be recognized for their significant contributions to cinema and music.

The event will also witness the presence of Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar, Cultural Affairs Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar, Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar, and Minister of Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation Mangal Prabhat Lodha.

The grandeur of the evening will be further elevated by the presence of Members of Rajya Sabha Milind Deora and Imran Pratapgarhi, MPs Arvind Sawant and Anil Desai, and various Legislative Council Members and MLAs.

This event will be guided by Vikas Kharge, Additional Chief Secretary of the Maharashtra Government and Cultural Affairs Department, and Swati Mhase Patil, Managing Director of Film, Stage, and Cultural Development Corporation.
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Mudassar Aziz has expressed his dismay over the censorship of his latest directorial venture, Khel Khel Mein, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The film, which marks Fardeen Khan’s return to the big screen after a 14-year hiatus, has seen crucial segments edited out by the UAE Media Regulatory Office, leaving the filmmaker disappointed.

Censorship Alters Fardeen Khan’s Character Arc
One of the most significant cuts in Khel Khel Mein involves a key sequence in the climax, which is central to Fardeen Khan’s character development. The scene, which delves into the character’s sexuality, has been removed under local restrictions. This censorship has drastically altered the narrative for audiences in the UAE. 

A report by Mid-Day quoted a fan from Dubai, “This edit changes the narrative of Fardeen’s character. It’s disheartening to see such an important moment erased. I felt cheated when I found out from Indian cine-goers about this. Censorship like this denies audiences the full experience of the film’s powerful message.”

Another dialogue that was scissored reads, “Meri 10 saal ki beti ki soch aapki soch se behtar hai.” This line, which resonates with the film’s themes of progressive thinking and societal change, was also deemed inappropriate for the UAE audience.
Mudassar Aziz’s Response to the Censorship
Mudassar Aziz, while acknowledging the disappointment, focused on the broader impact of the film. “I’m a filmmaker. To write all sorts of characters and raise topics of conversation is my professional and moral duty! Khel Khel Mein does that. While it’s heartbreaking to see that something so relevant, and done with so much dignity, found its way out of the UAE release, I’m thrilled at the applause that [the rest] of the world is sending my way for those very scenes,” Aziz told Mid-Day.
Fardeen Khan Stands by the Film’s Message
Fardeen Khan also weighed in on the situation. “Through this role, I hoped to contribute to a conversation that is necessary and relevant. While edits may have been made, the intention behind the role—that of acceptance—remains unchanged, and I stand by the message’s importance,” he said.

Speaking of the film, besides Fardeen, it also stars Akshay Kumar, Vaani Kapoor, Ammy Virk, and Taapsee Pannu, among others. It was released on August 15 with Vedaa and Stree 2.  

Also Read: Khel Khel Mein and Vedaa plummet on Day 2; struggle for survival at the box office against Stree 2

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Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is reportedly in advanced discussions with acclaimed Tamil director Lokesh Kanagaraj for a highly anticipated pan-India film. According to a recent report by Telugu entertainment portal Aakashavaani, Aamir is keen to collaborate with Lokesh on a project that promises to resonate across the entire nation.

While the collaboration is yet to be officially announced, sources suggest that Aamir, Lokesh, and the production house Mythri Movie Makers are deep in discussions to finalize the details. If all goes as planned, an official announcement could be made in the near future, confirming what is expected to be a landmark project in Indian cinema.

Lokesh Kanagaraj has established himself as one of the leading filmmakers in the Indian film industry. His last directorial venture, Leo, starring Vijay, was released in 2023 and became a massive hit. Leo was the third installment in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe, following the success of his previous films Kaithi and Vikram. He is currently working on his upcoming movie Coolie starring Rajinikanth.

Aamir has also been active on the production front. He recently produced Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao. The film was screened at the Supreme Court of India on August 9, with Aamir in attendance.

As for Aamir’s upcoming projects, fans eagerly await Sitaare Zameen Par, a film focusing on Down Syndrome. This is set for Christmas 2024 release.
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Kangana Ranaut, an actress and politician, has shared what people “misconceive” about her, revealing that they are, in fact, ‘scared’ of her. On Raj Shamani’s podcast, Kangana stated that she has never said anything untrue and does not regret any of her previous statements. She also clarified that she has never initiated physical altercations with anyone.

The star clarified that she doesn’t believe people misinterpreted her adding that they are scared of her. She also said, “People who are dishonest, who have wronged others, who are unjust, they see me and they are so scared of me, they fear me.”

Regarding her statements and whether she regrets any of them, Kangana said, “If my statements are so absurd, can you come up with even one where… no, never, I have never said anything which is not true, never… I’ve never ever picked up a fight with anybody, but I’ve been messed with I’m the one to put an end to a fight, that i make sure. But I’ve never started a fight.”

On the work front, Kangana will next be seen in Emergency. It stars Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhary, Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, and the late Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles. Based on the period when an emergency was imposed in the country in 1975, it stars Kangana as the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi.

The film is set to release in theaters globally on September 6, 2024, the political drama delves into a momentous and contentious era in Indian democracy. Set against the backdrop of one of India’s most turbulent political eras, the film, which is being produced by Zee Studios and Manikarnika Films, promises to be a historical account.

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Kiara Advani is having a great run at the box office and her upcoming films seem very promising. One of the films that her fans are especially waiting for is War 2. It’ll feature her in an action role for the first time. Though it features stars like Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, the makers, that is director Ayan Mukerji and Yash Raj Films’ Aditya Chopra, have ensured that she has a prominent role as well as a rocking entry scene. As per a report in Dainik Bhaskar, the actress recently shot for her introduction scene.

The article stated that Kiara will be seen indulging in a ‘commando fight’ for her entry sequence. The said scene was recently shot at Infiniti Mall located in Malad, Mumbai. The shoot went on for as many as 4 days.

Last week, Bollywood Hungama reported that Hrithik Roshan’s entry scene was shot in March. In this scene, the suave actor would be seen indulging in a sword fight with a menacing villain in a Japanese monastery. Jr NTR’s entry scene, set in a ship, would be shot in October. The schedule, reportedly, has been pushed ahead after the actor injured his hands.

War 2 is a part of the YRF Spy Universe and films like Pathaan, Tiger and the upcoming Alpha also belong to the same franchise. The Dainik Bhaskar story mentioned that Hrithik’s character of Kabir would also be seen in Alpha and would play the role of Alia Bhatt’s mentor.

Apart from Alia Bhatt, Alpha features Sharvari of Munjya and Vedaa fame along with Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor. It is directed by Shiv Rawail and is expected to be released in 2025.

Coming back to Kiara Advani, she would also be seen in Shankar’s Game Changer, co-starring Ram Charan. As per reports, she has also bagged KGF actor Yash’s Toxic.

Also Read: Alia Bhatt snapped shooting for Alpha, days after YRF announced title of its female-led spy-universe film

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Kangana Ranaut, an actress and BJP MP, recently expressed in an interview that she has no intention of forming friendships with individuals in the Bollywood industry. As she prepares for the premiere of her movie Emergency, she criticized her Bollywood people, describing them as ‘stupid’ and ‘dumb,’ and even compared them to ‘grasshoppers.’

In an interview with Raj Shamani, Kangana said that in all the years she has worked in the film business, she has never met a single sane individual in Bollywood. She said, I am not a Bollywood kind of person. I can’t be friends with Bollywood people for sure. “They are so full of themselves, they are just stupid and dumb.”

She added, “If they are not shooting, their routine is wake up, do some physical training, sleep in the afternoon, again wake up, watch some TV and then sleep again. That’s it. They are like grasshoppers, totally blank. How do you be friends with such people. They have no idea what’s going on where. I’d be shocked to find one decent person in Bollywood.”

Kangana also performed impersonations of certain actresses on the podcast, noting that when actors gather, their conversations typically revolve around designer clothes, gossip, and similar topics.

The Queen actress further remarked that she considers attending Bollywood parties a waste of time and mentioned that she tends to intimidate most people.

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This Independence Day was a significant one thanks to the release of Stree 2. Next year will see the release of War 2 on August 15 and it’s already one of the most anticipated films of all time. However, the film has suffered a minor roadblock. As per a report in Dainik Bhaskar, Jr NTR got injured on the sets of the film.

The article stated that Jr NTR was prepping for an action scene when he injured his hands. As a result, he has been advised to rest for two months. Reportedly, this has pushed the Mumbai schedule ahead.

The scene with Jr NTR will now be shot once he’s recovered in October. This means that it’ll be filmed after the release of his much-awaited Pan-India film, Devara. It also stars Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan and will be released in theatres on September 27.

Further, the article mentioned that Jr NTR would shoot for his entry scene after recovery. It’ll take place in a ship and its set has been put up in Yash Raj Studios.

Meanwhile, a 15-day schedule will be shot in Italy with the other two principal actors of the film – Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani. According to the Dainik Bhaskar article, a song will be shot with the two actors in the European country in September.

War 2 is produced by Aditya Chopra’s Yash Raj Films and is directed by Ayan Mukerji. The first part had Hrithik Roshan facing off against Tiger Shroff. Vaani Kapoor also featured in the action entertainer.

Last week, Bollywood Hungama reported that in War 2, Hrithik Roshan will be seen indulging in a sword fight with a menacing villain in a Japanese monastery. Earlier, it was reported that Hrithik would be having an action scene in a Shaolin Temple but now it has come to light that it will serve as his introduction sequence.

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Known popularly as the Khan trio, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan who enjoy fandom worldwide, have often been the dream co-stars of every other celebrity in the industry. And very few actresses like Madhuri Dixit, Kajol, and in the current generation actresses like Anushka Sharma, Katrina Kaif, and Kareena Kapoor Khan have worked with the stars which have definitely helped them boost their careers as an actress. However, Kangana Ranaut recently revealed that as she a female artist she wanted to break this trend to be the only A-list actor to have not worked with the Khan films.

In an interview with podcast, Kangana Ranaut opened up about how she appreciates the kindness and generosity of the Khans but at the same time, asserted that she cannot be their leading lady. She said, “I refused Khan-led films. All Khans are very nice to me, they are very kind to me, and they have never misbehaved with me. Yes, there are people who have misbehaved with me but Khans were not one of them. But I said no to their films because their films are prototypes wherein the heroine will have two scenes and one song. So I said I don’t want to do that. I want to be an example of a woman who is an A-lister, the top-most actor who has not worked with Khans,”

She further asserted that she wants to be known as the actress who made it to the top without the help of Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, or Aamir Khan. She went on to add, “I wanted to do my best for women who were going to come after me and no Khans can make you successful, no Khans can make you successful, no Kumar can make you successful, no Kapoor can make you successful. I said no to Ranbir Kapoor’s films, I said no to Akshay Kumar’s films. I didn’t want to be the prototype that only a hero can make a heroine successful. Aisa nahi hai, you can be successful on your own as well. I set that example.”

On the work front, Kangana Ranaut is gearing up for the release of her film Emergency which features her in the role of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The film, that is also directed by her, features an ensemble supporting cast and is slated for release on September 6.

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Imtiaz Ali’s Rockstar (2011) had a decent run in cinemas but over the years, it achieved cult status. It re-released this year and drew housefull crowds, surprising the industry and trade. During an interaction with Mayank Shekhar of Mid-Day, Imtiaz spoke about it and also confessed that John Abraham was the original choice for the role of Jordan played by Ranbir Kapoor.

Imtiaz Ali said, “There are certain things that don’t happen in life. So, you don’t know how it would be if it had happened. If John had done that film, would it have affected in some way as an actor or would he have taken a different route, we don’t know.”

Imtiaz Ali was slammed for casting Nargis Fakhri in Rockstar. Imtiaz Ali revealed, “Nargis’ mother is from Prague but settled in America. She had gotten married to a man who was from a different nationality. Nargis, strangely, had never been to Prague or the Czech Republic. But through her mother, she had the passport of the Czech Republic.”

He added, “She, for some reason, was in Amsterdam. I had gone for recce for Rockstar in Prague. She was one hour away by flight from me. I asked her if she could meet me in Prague. She replied, ‘Yes, I can as I have the Czech passport. Also, it’s my mother’s land’. We met in an exotic location in Prague.”

Imtiaz Ali explained his rationale behind casting her, “The reason I cast her is because I wanted a ‘dil todne ki machine’ look. She had to be unattainable, you can only aspire to have her. She was out of anybody’s league, even Ranbir Kapoor’s!”

He then said, “She gave a wonderful performance but the fact of the matter is we could not take out her real identity from her, which is that of an American girl. We didn’t factor in that aspect.”

Imtiaz added, “Now, Rockstar has had a re-release and had a tremendous run. When you go to see the film now, nobody complains about Nargis! This generation has accepted her because somehow, they are also aware of people like Nargis who are a bit more Westernized. And she’s from Jackson Heights and you see that her. You don’t see St Stephen’s in her. She’s not a Kashmiri girl. In scenes where she’s not talking or not just feeling, she’s outstanding in the film.”

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Rajkumar Hirani’s Dunki, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu, which released in cinemas in December 2023 seems to have left a significant impact on viewers across the globe. It seems that audiences loved the heartwarming and relatable narrative and now it has carved out a special place in the ongoing Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2024 (IFFM). Dunki received a prestigious honor as it was awarded the prize for Equality in Cinema.

Rajkumar Hirani’s Dunki is an action-packed drama that weaves together stories that blend humor, emotion, as it brings forth the experiences of people who crossed borders through the ‘Dunki way’. The film’s focus on such an integral issue, combined with its universal appeal, is expected to the reason behind it being felicitated for the Equality in Cinema category in IFFM. The official social media handle of the film festival shared the news of this win on the platform.

 

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Rajkumar Hirani, who is known for bring forth socially relevant topics through his films, marked his first collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan in Dunki. It also explored the chemistry of the megastar with Taapsee Pannu for the first time. Along with the duo, the movie also starred talented actors like Boman Irani, Vicky Kaushal, Vikram Kochhar, and Anil Grover in key roles.

A JIO Studios, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Rajkumar Hirani Films presentation, produced by Rajkumar Hirani and Gauri Khan, Dunki was penned by Abhijat Joshi, Rajkumar Hirani, and Kanika Dhillon. The film hit the big screen on December 21, 2023.

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