Salman Khan’s busy schedule just got busier! While he’s currently filming for the action flick Sikandar aiming for an Eid 2025 release, exciting news has emerged about his potential collaboration with director Atlee for a high-budget action film. The project will have two heroes, as per a report.

According to Pinkvilla, sources confirm discussions between Salman Khan and Atlee regarding a feature film produced by Sun Pictures. The duo has reportedly been bonding and brainstorming ideas for a potential project. “There’s a subject that aligns perfectly with both Salman and Atlee’s strengths,” revealed a source close to the development. Salman has given a preliminary go-ahead, and Atlee is currently working on the screenplay.

The script is expected to be presented to Salman within a month, followed by discussions on shooting timelines. The film is tentatively slated to begin in early 2025.

Atlee reportedly aims to make this a massive Pan-India spectacle by pulling off a casting coup. The film will feature Salman Khan alongside a top A-list superstar from South Indian cinema. Talks are ongoing, and if successful, this collaboration will undoubtedly raise the stakes and generate immense buzz.

Recent rumours about Ranveer Singh being cast are untrue. The focus is on creating a North-South actor pairing for this project. Additionally, sources clarify that this film is entirely separate from the one Atlee previously planned with Allu Arjun, which was said to be a period drama. This new project is a fresh script designed specifically for Salman Khan and a yet-to-be-named South Indian superstar.

The report reveals that while official contracts haven’t been signed yet, all parties involved seem enthusiastic about collaborating. A clearer picture is expected within the next 30 days, following further meetings and script narration sessions. Interestingly, once the screenplay is finalized, there will reportedly be a joint narration for both Salman and the South Indian star, who have both agreed in principle based on the initial idea.

This untitled film will be Atlee’s next project after the highly successful Jawan, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, and Vijay Sethupathi. With the script development underway, fans can expect more updates on this promising collaboration soon.
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MAMI 2024 is gearing up for its next edition and is now accepting entries for one of its most awaited sections, Dimensions Mumbai, a short film competition with Mumbai as its central theme. The category was introduced in 2009 by Jaya Bachchan as an ode to Mumbai. Enterprising young filmmakers aged 18–25 years are eligible to submit films for Dimensions Mumbai. The film must showcase Mumbai as the core theme and not exceed a maximum time limit of 5 minutes.

A true Mumbaikar and India’s leading contemporary actor, Bhumi Pednekar, will also continue to serve as Brand Ambassador for Dimensions Mumbai this year. Known not to follow the beaten path with her eclectic choice of films and roles, Bhumi Pednerkar, and her journey is an inspiration for young creative minds. As the brand ambassador for Dimensions Mumbai, she will engage with aspiring young filmmakers and share her take on the city and its many cinematic representations.

Commenting on this, Bhumi Pednekar said, “It is with much pleasure that I continue my association with Dimensions Mumbai as its brand ambassador. I look forward to some fine work from talented emerging filmmakers as they showcase their unique take on the city. Mumbai, the city of dreams, leaves an indelible mark on those of us who are part of its daily hustle and its cinematic manifestation doesn’t fail to move us. While cinema resides in the very heart and soul of this city, it is platforms like these that truly celebrate young independent filmmakers and help them realise their full creative potential. The city has given me so much and I am happy to play a role in creating a positive impact for South Asian talent and cinema.”

Welcoming Bhumi Pednekar back as the brand ambassador for Dimensions Mumbai, Deepti D’Cunha, Artistic Director, MAMI Mumbai Film Festival said: “I am very happy to welcome back Bhumi as brand ambassador for Dimensions Mumbai. She is an exceptional talent who has been pushing boundaries and has successfully brought to life some truly offbeat characters and captivating stories. As a brand ambassador, her presence continues to inspire young filmmakers to stay authentic and true to their voices as they showcase their unique take on the city through Dimensions Mumbai. It is heartening to witness the successful journey of some of the past winners who were discovered and nurtured through the festival and the ecosystem it offers. We look forward to another successful edition with a large number of entries and many discoveries.”

Dimensions Mumbai has the distinction of being one of the most popular short film competitions in India. It aims to bring together some of the brightest upcoming filmmakers and allow them to interact with and learn from the best in the industry. Registration for Dimensions Mumbai begins on June 20, 2024. Film submission begins on July 1, 2024, and will be open until August 5, 2024.

MAMI Mumbai Film Festival is ready to welcome young talent and all the special films that will be shown at the festival scheduled from October 19th to 24th. Young filmmakers have this unique opportunity to embark on their cinematic journey through Dimensions Mumbai.
ALSO READ: Bhumi Pednekar opens up about ‘finding fulfillment’ in strong women-oriented roles; says, “They are films that reflect what I think when it comes to portraying Indian women on screen”

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Bollywood films, which have started to explore subjects beyond a boy falling for a girl kinda romance, have featured complexities of queer relationships in films such as Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan and Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, both starring Ayushmann Khurrana as the lead along with Jitendra Kumar in the former and Vaani Kapoor in the latter. In order to celebrate the Pride Month as the LGBTQA+ communities gear up to celebrate all kinds of love, theatres will be re-releasing these movies this week, on June 21.

From Friday onwards, fans can catch these movies in their nearest cinemas. While both these films are produced by T-Series, a statement issued by the production revealed that these films are returning to theatres, to entertain and serve as powerful reminders of the diversity and resilience within the LGBTQIA+ community. This initiative aims at honoring their identities and encourages broader acceptance and understanding, making Pride Month a meaningful celebration on the silver screen.

What is Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan about?

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan beautifully portrays the lives of two gay men deeply in love, navigating the challenges of gaining familial acceptance. Their journey unfolds with poignant realism, reflecting the complexities faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals in their quest for love and understanding. Featuring an ensemble cast of Gajraj Rao, Neena Gupta, Manavi Gagroo, Pankhuri Awasthy Rode, among others, it originally released on February 21, 2020.

What is Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui about?

Meanwhile, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui tells the unique tale of Manu, a bodybuilder from Chandigarh, who unexpectedly falls for Maanvi, a male Zumba teacher disguised as a woman. Their love story brims with humor and heart, yet is tested when the truth surfaces, challenging societal norms and personal convictions. Directed by Abhishek Kapoor, the film originally released on December 10, 2021.

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The month of June is going to end with a bang with the release of Kalki 2898 AD. It has an exciting star cast, comprising Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani. Also, it is set in the future and promises to be a visual spectacle. Bollywood Hungama has learned that with the release just a week away, the Censor process of the film has been successfully completed.

The Hyderabad office of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed Kalki 2898 AD’s Telugu version with a U/A certificate. The Examining Committee thankfully hasn’t asked for major cuts. It asked the makers to insert a disclaimer in the beginning with a voice-over that the content of the film is fictional. The disclaimer further adds that the makers have taken cinematic liberties and don’t intend to hurt any religion. A mention of ‘2898 AD’ was also asked to be added with the original text ‘6000 years after Mahabharata’. Finally, the word ‘Veedi’ was muted while referring to Kaal Bhairava.

Once these changes were made, the CBFC handed over the certificate to the makers of Kalki 2898 AD today, that is, June 20. The length of the film, as mentioned on the certificate, is 180.56 minutes. In other words, the run time of Kalki 2898 AD is 3 hours 00 minutes and 56 seconds.

This makes Kalki 2898 AD the lengthiest Prabhas film ever. His 2023 release Adipurush came close as it had a length of 179 minutes. Salaar (2023), meanwhile, was 175 minutes long. Radhe Shyam (2022) was one of his shortest films, with a run time of just 138 minutes. While Saaho (2019) was 171 minutes long, the length of Baahubali (2015) and Baahubali 2 (2017) were 159 minutes and 168 minutes respectively.

Kalki 2898 AD, directed by Nag Ashwin, releases in cinemas worldwide on June 27.

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Priyanka Chopra’s former New York City restaurant, Sona, renowned for its modern Indian cuisine and elegant atmosphere, is set to shut its doors. The restaurant, which quickly became a celebrity hotspot, announced on Instagram that its last day of service will be June 30.

Priyanka Chopra’s former restaurant closes 
The announcement came via Sona’s official Instagram account, stating, “After more than three remarkable years, Sona will be closing. We have immense gratitude for everyone who walked through our doors. It’s been our greatest honor to serve you.” The post further noted, “SONA’s final service will be brunch on Sunday, June 30.”

 

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Priyanka Chopra’s involvement in Sona
In 2021, Priyanka Chopra co-founded Sona with Maneesh Goyal. The restaurant’s opening was marked by a special ‘pooja’ attended by Priyanka and her husband, Nick Jonas. However, nearly two years later, Priyanka stepped away from the venture. According to a report by People, PeeCee ended her partnership with Sona in 2023.

Priyanka’s representatives shared a statement reflecting on her time with the restaurant: “Bringing Sona to life will invariably be a proud and significant moment in her career. Priyanka has always endeavored to bring Indian culture to the fore through storytelling, whether that’s via engaging content for film and TV, or a beautifully plated dish that embodies the haute cuisine of India.”

While Sona is closing its doors, Priyanka Chopra continues to thrive in her career. She is currently shooting for The Bluff, a new project that has her fans eagerly anticipating its release. 

Also Read: Alia Bhatt on delay in Farhan Akhtar’s Jee Le Zaraa with Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif: “The intention in everybody’s heart is to this film to hit the big screen” 

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Sunny Deol, who continues to ride high on the grand success of Gadar 2, has an interesting lineup of films with the actor having a rather hectic schedule. However, despite him being busy with his work commitments, Deol has treated his fans to another major surprise by announcing a new film. Moreover, the anticipation for the same is an all-time high since it features an extensive team from the South industry including the filmmaker since it will be directed by Gopichand Malineni.

About SDGM

Best known for directing films like Bodyguard and Veera Simha Reddy, Gopichand Malineni, who is currently busy working with Ravi Teja for his next, will be collaborating with the Bollywood star for the first time. Furthermore, the announcement, which was made on social media, also includes an extensive team that comprises of composer S Thaman who will be scoring the music, Rishi Punjabi as the cinematographer, and Avinash Kolla as the art director. Furthermore, the film is produced by Mythri Movie Makers in association with People Media Factory.

On June 20, Sunny Deol took to the social media platform X, aka Twitter, to share the announcement poster which presents the names of the team members along with the tagline ‘Mass Feast Loading….” Indicating that the film will be a commercial and massy entertainer. While the title is still under wraps it is being addressed as SDGM. The caption read, “Make way for the biggest action film of the country – #SDGM” and the actor also added, “MASS FEAST LOADING! Shoot begins soon”. Further details on the film’s cast too be is yet to be announced.

Although it has not been announced, considering the team, many fans have predicted that this will mark the Telugu debut of Sunny Deol and have already started congratulating the actor.

Sunny Deol’s other projects

Sunny Deol is currently expected to be working on Lahore 1947 which is produced by Aamir Khan, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, and stars Preity Zinta, his son Karan Deol, among others in key roles. The actor also recently announced the sequel to the blockbuster drama Border, Border 2 which will be directed by JP Dutta.

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Sanjay Gupta and Sanjay Dutt go back a long way and have worked in several films together. It’s been 17 years since they last collaborated and their fans are eagerly waiting for their next. In 2022, there were reports that their collaboration is finally happening and after that, there has been no update. Bollywood Hungama recently spoke with Sanjay Gupta and asked him about this much-awaited venture.

When asked about reports that he and Sanjay Dutt were planning a film, Sanjay Gupta replied, “We are still planning a film together! As a matter of fact, his manager just came to meet me. We have worked out the script and now, we are working out the logistics.”

Does he recall his first meeting with Sanjay Gupta? The filmmaker, known for his styling and gritty films, answered, “It must have been 35-40 years ago. I was an assistant director and I met him for the first time on location. Later, we shot for a film called Thanedaar (1990) in Kodaikanal. It was during this outdoor schedule that we hit it out and we became friends.”

Sanjay Dutt featured in Sanjay Gupta’s directorial debut, Aatish (1994), which completed 30 years on June 17. This was followed by Khauff (2000), Jung (2000), Kaante (2002), Musafir (2004), Dus Kahaniyaan (2007) and the unfinished film, Alibaug. Sanjay Dutt also worked in his productions like Plan (2004) and Shootout At Lokhandwala (2007). This means that both have worked in as many as 9 films.

In a 2022 interview with Bombay Times, Sanjay Dutt confessed, “In many ways, we grew up together, holding each other’s hands. I know Gups well and I know what he wants from me. Beech mein, main behak gaya tha. I wasn’t taking care of myself and I didn’t want to work with him at a time when I was not at my best. The reason I hit the gym is that I started preparing myself to work with him again. I am getting back to my home turf very soon.”

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While neither the Sinha family nor the Ratansi family are ready to reveal details of the impending wedding ceremony of Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal this week, there have been several reports which are doing the rounds about them. Amid details of the same that are going viral, some reports suggested that the Sinha family is not happy about Sonakshi’s decision and will not be a part of the nuptials. However, denying any such claims, Shatrughan Sinha has lashed out at these reports asserting that he is his daughter’s ‘armour’ and will always support her.

Shatrughan Sinha asserts that he will be a part of the wedding

In an interview with Zoom, he addressed ongoing rumours about him not attending her wedding wherein he said, “I will be there at the wedding, certainly. Why shouldn’t I and why won’t I?” and went on to state, “Sonakshi and Zaheer have to live life together. They look very nice together.”

He continued to assert that he will always support her as he added, “Tell me, whose life is it anyway? It’s just the life of my only daughter Sonakshi, whom I am very proud of and immensely fond of. She calls me the pillar of her strength. The very fact that I have still been in Mumbai conveys that I am here not only as her pillar of strength but as her real kavach (armour) as well. Her happiness is my happiness and vice versa. She has every right to choose her partner and the other details of her wedding.”

Shatrughan Sinha says ‘Khamosh’ to people spreading rumours

Furthermore, he condemned the gossip-mongers spreading these rumours and shared, “Those who are coming out with fake news are just sounding very frustrated with this joyous occasion as they are spreading nothing but lies. I would like to caution them with my signature dialogue: Khamosh, it’s none of your business. Mind only your business.”

About the wedding

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are expected to tie the knot on June 23 in a court wedding, followed by a lavish bash in the evening, which will be hosted by the newlyweds at the plush restaurant Bastian in Mumbai. The bash is expected to be a private affair with family members and close friends in attendance.

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A grand event of Kalki 2898 AD was held today at a five star hotel in Mumbai and was full of surprises. The lead cast of the film – Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Kamal Haasan and Deepika Padukone – graced the event along with producer C Aswani Dutt of Vyjayanthi Movies.

The first surprise happened at the very start when it came to light that Prabhas’ Baahubali co-star Rana Daggubati is going to be the anchor of the evening. He introduced all the actors in an entertaining manner. He also sat down with Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Kamal Haasan and Deepika Padukone and talked about Kalki 2898 AD and a lot more.

Towards the end of the event, the makers surprised journalists by exclusively showing the second trailer of Kalki 2898 AD. They also informed the press that this new promo will be out on digital two days later, that is, June 21.

Amitabh Bachchan, before signing off, spoke highly of C Aswani Dutt. He said that he’s the humblest and simplest man he has ever met. Big B astonished everyone as he touched Dutt’s feet.

 

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Another memorable event was when C Aswani Dutt gave a symbolic ticket of the film to Amitabh Bachchan. Big B dedicated it to Kamal Haasan.

Kalki 2898 AD releases in cinemas on June 27.

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The Gujarat High Court is considering whether to watch Maharaj, the debut film of Bollywood star Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan, to determine if it should be released on Netflix. The film’s release has been challenged by members of the Pushtimarg sect, who claim it hurts their religious sentiments.

According to a report in NDTV, Justice Sangeeta Vishen’s court extended the interim stay on the movie’s release for another day and scheduled further hearings for Thursday. The move came after Yash Raj Films (YRF), the film’s producer, offered to provide the court with a link and password to view the movie. This would help them decide if it indeed portrays content offensive to a particular religious community, as argued by the petitioners.

Maharaj is based on a controversial 1862 libel case involving a Vaishnavite religious leader and social reformer Karsandas Mulji. Mulji, in a Gujarati weekly article, accused the godman of having inappropriate relationships with his female devotees. The petitioners believe the British judges who decided the case made “blasphemous comments” against Lord Krishna and devotional hymns, potentially impacting their religious sentiments.

The court will now decide whether to avail itself of the opportunity to watch the film. Both parties – the petitioners and YRF – have agreed that viewing the movie wouldn’t prevent them from raising other legal arguments concerning the petition’s validity.

“We will provide the link if the court deems it necessary after hearing arguments from both sides,” said Shalin Mehta, lawyer for YRF. Advocate Mihir Joshi, representing the petitioners, echoed this sentiment, stating they have no objection to the court watching the film to make an informed decision. He emphasized their desire for a swift resolution, saying, “If the movie doesn’t disrespect our religion, they should allow its release. We don’t want to delay this any further.”

The petitioners argue that allowing the film’s release would “seriously hurt” their religious beliefs and potentially disrupt public order, even inciting violence against their community. They claim the movie could violate the Information Technology Rules’ code of ethics and the Over the Top (OTT) platform’s self-regulation code by promoting hatred and violence against the Pushtimarg sect.

Previously, the petitioners approached the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, urging them to block the film’s release. However, their request went unanswered.

Set in pre-independence India (1862), the film narrates the fight of Karsandas Mulji, a journalist, and social reformer. Stepping into the shoes of Mulji is Junaid Khan, marking his debut as the son of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan. With just three universities established and the embers of the Sepoy Mutiny still smouldering, India grappled with social and political change. Mulji, a young man studying in Mumbai, emerges as a champion for the marginalized, inspired by his mentor, scholar-leader Dadabhai Naoroji. His unwavering commitment to justice leads him to confront a powerful figure in the infamous Maharaj Libel Case.

Maharaj aims to resurrect Mulji’s bravery and bring his story to a modern audience. However, the film’s portrayal of a Hindu religious leader has sparked controversy.
ALSO READ: Junaid Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat starrer Maharaj gets temporary stay order from Gujarat High Court; release uncertain on June 14: Report

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