Bollywood actor Ashwath Bhatt, known for his roles in films like Raazi and IB71, has revealed a harrowing experience during his recent trip to Istanbul, Turkey. The actor was assaulted by a robber while exploring the popular tourist destination, Galata Tower.

Ashwath Bhatt Speaks On Being Assaulted in Turkey
In a detailed account shared with ETimes, Ashwath described the terrifying incident. He explained, “I was walking towards Galata Tower when a man approached me. He had a chain in his hand, and before I could fully comprehend what was happening, he hit me on the back with it. In retrospect, it was likely a gang working in tandem, trying to snatch my bag… for a second, I was so shocked – what’s happening?”

Despite the shock of the attack, Ashwath managed to resist the robber’s attempt to snatch his bag. A passing cab driver intervened, scaring the assailant away. However, the actor sustained injuries during the struggle.
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Ashwath emphasized the importance of reporting such incidents, urging tourists to not be discouraged by the fear of inconvenience. He said, “It’s unfortunate that such a thing happened, especially in such a touristy area. People watch films and think Turkey is all romantic, but if we don’t report crime, these incidents will only increase. Everybody warned me about pickpockets, but this was beyond anything I had imagined.” The actor has filed a complaint with the local authorities and is currently recovering from the ordeal.

For the unversed, Ashwath has been seen in a bunch of popular films, including Mission Majnu, Sita Ramam, Raaz Reboot, Rakkhosh, Phantom, Kesari, and Haider.

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The John Abraham-Sharvari starrer Vedaa has been in the news after its makers two weeks back announced that they are yet to get a censor certificate though they applied their film to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) well in advance. The CBFC’s Examining Committee (EC) saw the film in June-end and it was sent to the Revising Committee (RC). After the makers spoke up, the RC finally saw the film on July 29 and decided to clear the film. There were reports that not a single cut have been imposed in the film. Bollywood Hungama, however, has learned that Vedaa was subject to certain deletions and modifications by the CBFC’s RC.

To begin with, a 1-minute-16-second long modified disclaimer and voiceover were asked to be added. A dialogue with derogatory references towards women and social identity was asked to be modified. Then, a 2-minute-16-second long hanging scene was deleted. The word ‘Jodhpur’ was muted while referring to Jodhpur High Court and visuals of violence inside the court premises were asked to be reduced by 30%. By doing so, the makers had to chop off 6 minutes 15 seconds of the film.

That’s not all, a character is seen listening to an audio track on a mobile phone with Sanskrit shlokas. This song was deleted by the CBFC. An abusive word ‘behenkhor’ was replaced with ‘bana’. The CBFC also asked the makers to blur visuals of the tearing of currency notes and pieces of the currency notes. Moreover, the text information ‘Brahmin son…Shudra’s son’ was asked to be deleted.

Lastly, the makers submitted authentic references, that is newspaper articles, court judgments, religious scriptures etc. to indicate the film is inspired by true events.

In all, the CBFC deleted 9 minutes and 14 seconds of the film. Once the changes were done, Vedaa was granted a U/A certificate on August 6. The length of the film, as mentioned on the certificate, is 150 minutes. In other words, Vedaa is 2 hours and 30 minutes long. Directed by Nikkhil Advani, it releases in cinemas on August 15.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The Presiding Officer of the RC was Padma Shri Ramesh Patange. He is known to clear those films for which the EC has had reservations. In recent times, he also cleared the controversial film Hamare Baraah and it’s no surprise that he also passed Vedaa, subject to certain modifications.”

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Preeti Simoes has announced a new collaboration with Karan Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment for an upcoming web series. The series will be based on an intriguing real-life case, as revealed by Simoes on her Instagram. The announcement has generated significant excitement among fans and industry insiders alike.

While specifics of the case and full cast details remain undisclosed, The Times of India has revealed that Tamannah Bhatia is set to be part of the series. This casting news has piqued the interest of many.

 

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Tamannah Bhatia is currently working on another web series with Dharmatic Entertainment, further adding to her impressive portfolio. Her involvement in this new thriller is highly anticipated by fans who are excited to see her in a new real-life drama.

The anticipation for this new series is building, with a narrative based on real events. Karan Johar, known for Glossy Shows, is behind this venture. The series is expected to be realistic, making it a notable project for Johar. Industry watchers and fans are eager to see how Dharmatic’s collaboration will unfold and what new elements it will introduce to the genre of real-life dramas.

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Bollywood actress Divya Seth Shah’s daughter Mihika Shah, died in Mumbai on August 5. She suffered from fever followed by a seizure, according to people close to her.

According to insiders, Mihika Shah’s family is still reeling from her unexpected death. On August 8, a prayer meeting has been scheduled for her.

An official note signed by Dil Dhadakne Do actress Divya Seth and her husband, Siddharth Shah, read, “With profound sorrow, we inform you of the passing of our beloved Mihika Shah, who left for her heavenly abode on August 5th, 2024.”

Ironically, on July 29, Divya came to Instagram to share a heartwarming image depicting all three generations of women in her family. She was seen posing with her daughter, who looked happy in a green dress, and her mother, who looked elegant in red. The actress captioned the photo, “DNA is the only Reality Everything else is so much hard work Thank you to the Mothership.”

Mihika, who would have turned 24 in September, was also the granddaughter of legendary actor Sushma Seth, well known for her roles in Kabhie Khushi Kabhi Gham, Chal Mere Bhai, Kal Ho Na Ho, Nagina, and Student of the Year, among others. Mihika, on the other hand, was still studying and shielded from the attention of the media.

Meanwhile, her mother Divya has appeared in numerous films and web series. Aside from Dil Dhadakne Do, her resume includes Jab We Met, English Vinglish, Patel Ki Pubjabi Shaadi, Article 370 and more.

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Dinesh Vijan-produced Stree 2, starring Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, and Pankaj Tripathi, is among the most anticipated films of the year. The countdown for the release has started as the Hindi film trade is ecstatic for the film to set the cash registers on fire upon its release during the Independence Day weekend. While the makers have officially announced the arrival of this horror comedy on August 15, there is an exciting update for the fans of Stree 2.

As per a report by Pinkvilla, Dinesh Vijan and Jio Studios, along with Amar Kaushik, intend to hold special night screenings of the film on August 14. “For Munjya, Dinesh Vijan planned an innovative release with midnight screenings. With Stree 2, he is going a step ahead by hosting special paid previews of the film on August 14. The show timings are expected to be post 7.30 pm, and the fans will get to watch the film on the eve of Independence Day,” said a person connected to the project.

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The insider went on to say that it’s a commercial decision made together by all parties because there is a lot of excitement for Stree 2 and the creators want to capitalize on it with special shows for fans. “The night shows of August 14 usually run to packed houses owing to the holiday on August 15. This is what the team is capitalizing on as the limited shows are expected to put up houseful boards all across. The screenings of this Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao film will be hosted all across the country, with tickets going live for sale on all the digital platforms,” the source stated, adding that the Stree 2 team is quite confident in their content.

For those who are unaware, Stree 2 is a component of Maddock’s Horror Comedy Universe, and it is planned to serve as a link between all of the universe’s films to date, as well as establish the timeline for the future. The film features numerous unexpected cameos, which spectators will be able to witness when it is released on August 14.

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Vicky Kaushal recently had a release in the form of Bad Newz, which also starred Triptii Dimri and Ammy Virk. The actor was appreciated in a comic role where he showed a lot of energy. Vicky will next be seen in Laxman Utekar’s ambitious historical project Chhava where he will essay the role of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. His wife Yesubai will be played by Rashmika Mandanna.

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was a Maratha leader and the son of the celebrated emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Hence, it was vital for the actors to show some Marathi touch in their dialogues. In order to achieve that, Vicky and Rashmika underwent four-week training to get their Marathi diction right.

A source close to the production shared this piece of information with Bollywod Hungama. “Both Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna specifically learnt Marathi language along with proper diction for four weeks for their respective characters in Chhava. The makers didn’t want to leave any stone unturned in order to ensure that the characters appeared fully authentic and believable on screen,” said the source.

Apart from Chhava, Rashmika also has the highly awaited Pushpa 2: The Rule in the pipeline. The film, which stars Allu Arjun in the titular role, is the second in the series after the highly successful Pushpa: The Rise.

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The set of the much-anticipated film Welcome to the Jungle, directed by Ahmed Khan and produced by Firoz Nadiadwallah, has suffered significant damage due to the intense rainfall in Mumbai. The production team had built a massive set to kickstart their marathon shooting schedule from the first week of August, featuring all 34 leading actors and an additional song sequence for the movie. However, the unexpected monsoon deluge has created a setback, delaying the shoot.

Efforts to reconstruct and resume shooting

Despite this unplanned delay, the entire crew is working tirelessly to reconstruct the mammoth set. Director Ahmed Khan has taken a decisive creative call to recommence filming as soon as the set is ready. “It is unfortunate that a portion of the set got damaged due to the heavy rainfall in Mumbai. So as a creative call, I have decided to begin the shoot once the set is reconstructed. The crew is endlessly working on rebuilding the set and hopefully, we will begin the shoot soon,” shared Ahmed Khan.

Impact of Mumbai’s torrential rains

Mumbai has been experiencing torrential monsoons over the past few weeks, bringing life to a standstill and causing significant disruptions. The film’s set, constructed with precision for critical portions of the shoot, was not spared from the havoc wreaked by the rains. However, the filmmakers are committed to overcoming this challenge and are putting together a huge set once again to ensure the completion of the film as planned.

Continuing the production against odds

Base Industries Group presents Welcome to the Jungle, produced by Firoz A. Nadiadwala and directed by Ahmed Khan. Despite the setback caused by the heavy rainfall, the filmmakers are determined to push through and resume shooting at the earliest opportunity. Fans eagerly await the resumption of filming and the eventual release of the highly anticipated movie.

Also Read: Akshay Kumar and team of Welcome to the Jungle with 1200 crew members to kick off month-long marathon schedule in Kashmir

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Punjabi music sensation Karan Aujla is on an unstoppable trajectory as his It Was All A Dream World Tour continues to shatter records. The tour which will now commence its global run across territories such as Canada (August 2024), the United Kingdom (September 2024) and New Zealand (October 2024) has reached a fever pitch in India, with the Delhi NCR leg proving to be an absolute phenomenon. Following the unprecedented sell-out of the first two Delhi NCR shows, which collectively drew a record-breaking 50,000 in ticket sales, Team Innovation has announced an additional and third show in the Indian capital on 19th December 2023.

With a staggering 1,00,000 tickets sold across 4 cities in less than a month, Karan Aujla’s popularity and relevance within the music and entertainment scene is undeniable. His ability to connect with audiences on a profound level, coupled with his infectious energy and chart-topping hits, has solidified his status as a true international superstar.

Karan Aujla shares, “I’m absolutely overwhelmed by the love and support from my fans in India. The fact that we had to add a third show in Delhi is a dream come true. This incredible response fuels my passion to create even more powerful music. I can’t wait to share the stage with my fans and create unforgettable memories together. This tour is more than just a concert; it’s a celebration of our connection. Returning to India for my debut tour feels like coming full circle. It’s where my musical journey began, and to be able to share this moment with my fans here is incredibly special. Through this tour, I want to celebrate the music that connects us all, and create an unforgettable experience where I can get up close and personal with the people who have supported me from day one. Together, we’ll embark on a musical journey that celebrates our roots and the power of human connection.”

Rishabh Talwar, Business Head, Team Innovation adds, “The unprecedented demand for Karan Aujla’s ‘It Was All A Dream’ world tour is a testament to the incredible power of Punjabi music and the growing appetite for live entertainment in India. By adding a third show in Delhi, we are not only fulfilling the wishes of countless fans but also setting a new benchmark for live events in the country. This tour is poised to make history, and we are proud to be at the forefront of this cultural phenomenon and bringing world-class entertainment to Indian audiences.”

Presented and produced by Team Innovation and supported by Live Nation, the tour is slated to kick off on 7th December 2024 in Chandigarh followed by Bengaluru on 13th December 2024, Delhi NCR on 15th December 2024 and 18th December 2024 with the last stop being Mumbai on 21st December 2024. The tour also marks the 27-year-old singer-songwriter and rapper’s debut arena showcase in India.

The ‘It Was All A Dream’ world tour promises to deliver a visual and auditory spectacle, featuring a state-of-the-art stage production, a dynamic setlist showcasing Karan Aujla’s greatest hits and new music and an unparalleled level of audience engagement. From the electrifying anthems to the heartfelt ballads, each performance has been a testament to the artist’s exceptional talent and versatility. Aujla will be joined by long-time collaborator and Toronto-based producer Ikky in all four cities.
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Nawazuddin Siddiqui is an actor in the entertainment industry who truly epitomizes versatility. Whether it’s Manjhi – The Mountain Man, Manto, or Thackeray, the actor has always taken on challenging roles and aced them like a pro with his brilliant acting. Adding yet another remarkable role to his versatile filmography, Nawazuddin is set to play the notorious Assamese judge Upendra Nath Rajkhowa in his next film, as confirmed by his brother Faizuddin Siddiqui, who is also producing the film.

Amid all the speculations, Faizuddin Siddiqui has confirmed the making of the film, which will delve into the events leading to Rajkhowa’s arrest and execution, exploring his complex character. He said, “I was super intrigued by this story and I really wanted to be a part of such a film so I thought of going ahead and producing this film myself in my own production house and who better than my brother Nawazuddin Siddiqui to play the role of Upendra Nath Rajkhowa who is an Assamese judge. We all already know the versatility and range of Nawaz and I am delighted to announce this project with my brother”

This is indeed going to be an interesting addition to Nawazuddin’s versatile and vibrant slate of characters. With this, the actor will take on yet another challenging role in his upcoming film, where he will portray the notorious Assamese judge Upendra Nath Rajkhowa. The film will delve into the dark and horrific events that led to Rajkhowa’s arrest and execution for the brutal murder of his family members, a case that shattered the state of Assam. With this film, Nawazuddin will continue to amaze audiences with his portrayal of another controversial historical figure.

Apart from this, Nawazuddin will be seen in Oil Kumar, Adbhut, Noorani Chehra, and Sangeen.

Also Read: Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s daughter Shora starts her acting journey in London, actor shares picture on social media

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After delivering praise-worthy performances in web series like The Fame Game and Trial By Fire, celebrated actress Rajshri Deshpande is all set to enthrall the audience with another intriguing story with her latest short film, titled Gudgudi, at the 47th Odense International Film Festival this August. The film is directed by the filmmaker Abhiroop Basu. It is interesting to know that while most of the films that are based on the Gujarat riots of 2002 highlighted the communal disharmony, this is the first film of its kind that explores the story from a woman’s perspective and how the brutality of women has no mercy in the socio-cultural context.

Set against the harrowing backdrop of the riots, Gudgudi explores themes of survival and resilience through the lens of a mother-daughter duo. Director Abhiroop Basu, who earlier made short films like Meal, Laali and Rhino Charge with Adil Hussain and Pankaj Tripathi and Geetanjali Kulkarni, respectively, started to research the subject of the Gujarat riot when many shocking incidents were unveiled through the process, which compelled him to make the short.

Talking about the film, Abhiroop said, “During my research about the Riots of 2002, I came across this shocking news report that said more than 150 Hindu women were also raped and murdered. This led me to a moment of reckoning: Women don’t have any religion. They are just flesh. And this became the very lens through which I wanted to revisit the riots and share this incredible true story.”

His approach to telling this story struck a chord with Rajshri Deshpande. Reflecting on her decision to support the project, the actress noted, “I liked Abhiroop’s point of view, that he got rid of all the unnecessary noise and decided to focus on a human story of survival against all odds. The fact that he chose to tell it from a woman’s perspective about the Riots makes it fresh, urgent, and all the more relevant today.”

This festival, renowned for its Oscar and European Film Awards qualifying status, received a record-breaking 4,200 submissions from 40 countries this year. Among the 148 films selected for competition, Gudgudi proudly stands as the sole representative of Indian cinema.

Gudgudi features Akash Sinha, Chetan Sharma, Kuldeep Sareen, and Shayree Sarkar. The film will be screened at OFF on the 27th, 29th, and 31st of August, offering audiences a poignant and timely reflection on the impact of violence on women and the resilience required to survive.
ALSO READ: Rajshri Deshpande upset at her Sacred Games intimate scene still being talked about; says, “It’s wrong, I think media is at fault here”

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