Sunny Deol announced his big project, an untitled film, currently referred to as SDGM. Directed by Gopichand Malineni, the film is already generating considerable buzz. Alongside Deol, the movie will feature Saiyami Kher as the leading lady and Regina Cassandra in a pivotal role. In a new reveal, it has been confirmed that the film’s official title is Jatt.

According to a report in Pinkvilla, the title, derived from the script, highlights Sunny Deol’s character traits, embodying the essence of a Jatt—a term synonymous with strength and heroism. Deol’s character in the film is described as larger-than-life, with the actor donning a special look featuring a light beard and moustache to match the powerful persona. A source close to the development shared, “The team has chosen the title Jatt to reflect the aura of Sunny’s character. It’s a heroic role that aligns perfectly with Sunny Deol’s on-screen image.” The film is slated for a marathon shooting schedule, expected to wrap up by early September.

Gopichand Malineni, best known for his directorial ventures like Bodyguard and Veera Simha Reddy, is set to helm this ambitious project. Malineni, currently busy with his film featuring Ravi Teja, will be collaborating with Sunny Deol for the first time. Composer S Thaman will be scoring the film. Rishi Punjabi will bring his visual storytelling expertise as the cinematographer, while Avinash Kolla will take charge as the art director. The film is produced by Mythri Movie Makers in association with People Media Factory.

In addition to SDGM, Sunny Deol is currently working on Lahore 1947, produced by Aamir Khan and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. This film also stars Preity Zinta and Deol’s son, Karan Deol, among others. Deol recently announced Border 2, the sequel to the blockbuster drama Border, which will be directed by JP Dutta.

Moreover, Sunny Deol is gearing up for his role as Hanuman in the highly anticipated Ramayana and is in discussions for a project with director Abbas Mustan, rumoured to be an action thriller. “Sunny is expected to wrap up shooting for Jatt by early September and will then switch gears to Ramayana and Border 2. He is also exploring timelines for Abbas Mustan’s next film,” the source added.
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Netflix and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s web-series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has achieved a remarkable milestone and it involves the popular song ‘Sakal Ban’. The ‘Kathak’ dance number will be featured at the Royal College of Music (RCM) Museum’s exhibition Awaken: Sufi Music and Women of South Asia in London. The exhibition, which will be running in the UK till October for 3 months, includes ‘Heeramandi’ alongside iconic and legendary Sufi music such as that from the films Mughal-E-Azam and Zeenat, as it creates a name in Indian musical history.

In its launch week, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, became the most-viewed Indian series on Netflix, trending in 43 countries. It is the first Indian series to feature a globally acclaimed music album, showcasing India’s rich musical heritage on an international platform. The Royal College of Music Museum exhibition, titled ‘Awaken: Sufi Music and Women of South Asia,’ brings to life the overlooked stories of women’s roles in the male-dominated musical landscape of Sufism. Opened on June 18, the exhibition illuminates the invaluable contributions of Sufi women through a display of items drawn from collections across the world. It reveals the voices, performances, and instruments of Sufi women in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh from the Mughal period to present-day London.

On “Sakal Ban” featuring at the Royal College of Music Museum exhibition, Prerna Singh, CEO, Bhansali Productions, expressed her delight, “It’s a great honour to see SLB’s collaboration being recognised at such a prestigious platform, we are thrilled to share this with the audience worldwide”.

Helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the web-show stars Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sharmin Segal, Sanjeeda Sheikh, and Richa Chadha as the courtesans of Lahore as it showcases them navigating emotions such as love, betrayal, power, and patriotism. The eight-part series is now streaming across 190 countries on Netflix.

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Disney+ Hotstar dropped the action-packed, thrilling trailer for Commander Karan Saxena, starring Gurmeet Choudhary, Iqbal Khan and Hruta Durgule. Directed by Jatin Wagle and produced by Keylight Productions, Commander Karan Saxena is based on a character created by acclaimed writer Amit Khan. The gripping series follows a fearless RAW agent as he dives into a high-stakes political mystery to save the nation.

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The trailer gives you a glimpse of Commander Karan Saxena’s battle as he dives into a conspiracy that has a twist around every corner, packed with suspense, threats and betrayal that will keep you on the edge of your seats. Talking about the series, director Jatin Wagle said, “The story of Commander Karan Saxena is intriguing, and I’ve always wanted to do something like this. Amit Khan’s character has so much life in him. It’s the labor of all our love and passion, and I’m confident it will ignite a fire in our viewers on Disney+ Hotstar. Gurmeet has breathed life into Commander Karan Saxena with every fiber of his being-I can’t envision anyone else in the role. I can’t wait for the audiences to see the series.”

 

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Gurmeet Choudhary, who plays the role of Commander Karan Saxena said, “Commander Karan Saxena is incredibly special to me. I deeply admire all the officers who wholeheartedly serve our nation. Portraying a character inspired by these heroes is a tremendous honor for me. Karan, my character embodies dedication, hard work, and courage-qualities I’ve always aspired to embody myself and bringing him to life on screen has only strengthened these traits within me. He is someone I have always wanted to be. Now that the trailer is out, I’m excited for audiences to see what’s in store. There’s so much more to come on Disney+ Hotstar, and I can’t wait for everyone to experience it.”

Talking about the series, Iqbal Khan, who plays ISI Chief Nasir said, “This is one of the most menacing yet charming characters I’ve played. Nasir is bold, aggressive and is driven by wholehearted passion and unwavering faith. Through Nasir, I’ve had the opportunity to explore character traits completely different from who I am in real life, it was a challenging experience. Jatin, my director, ensured that my character is both real and larger-than-life and it’s a tough task which he did absolute justice to. I hope the viewers on Disney+ Hotstar can see all the hard work we’ve put in and enjoy the series. It’s sure to stimulate the minds of the audience.”

Hruta Durgule said, “The story of Commander Karan Saxena and my character, Rachana has been an inspiration in some ways for me. She is a strong-willed, powerful woman immersed in a world of crime and violence, undeterred by any obstacle. As a female police officer, she not only stands her ground but fights with an unexpected ferocity, in a male dominated profession. When I first read the script, I was immediately drawn to her character – it was as if she awakened a fierce part of me that I didn’t know existed. I can’t wait for audiences on Disney+ Hotstar to awaken that ferocity in them too with this series very soon!”

Commander Karan Saxena releases on July 8, 2024. It’ll be available to watch for free on the Disney+ Hotstar’s mobile app with new episodes releasing Monday to Friday.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE : Writer Amit Khan praises Gurmeet Choudhary for playing the character he created; says, “I now call him Commander Karan Saxena instead of Gurmeet”

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Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit Nene is under fire for her collaboration with Rehan Siddiqi, a Houston-based promoter of Pakistani origin who has been blacklisted by the Indian government due to alleged links with the ISI. The controversy erupted on Friday, June 28, when columnist and political commentator Sunanda Vashisth highlighted the issue on social media.

Madhuri Dixit’s Controversial Collaboration
Sunanda Vashisth shared a poster of the upcoming event featuring Madhuri Dixit and Rehan Siddiqi, scheduled for August 2024 in Houston, Texas, just a day after India’s Independence Day. Vashisth took to Twitter, urging Madhuri to reconsider her participation in the event due to Siddiqi’s alleged connections and blacklisted status.
Government Concerns and Public Outcry
Vashisth’s tweet included a letter from four years ago by BJP Minister Kishan Reddy, then MoS Home Affairs, which explicitly stated that Rehan Siddiqi was blacklisted by the Indian government. In her post, Vashisth expressed her shock and disappointment:

“Shocked to see @MadhuriDixit collaborate with a Pakistani origin promoter who has been on the radar of Indian agencies and has been blacklisted by Govt of India. Minister @kishanreddybjp as MoS Home had publicly announced that Houston based Pakistani origin promoter, Rehan Siddiqi has been blacklisted and had requested Bollywood celebrities to not work with him,” she said in her post.
Appeal to Madhuri Dixit
Vashisth further appealed to Madhuri Dixit’s friends, family, and fans to inform her about Siddiqi’s background and persuade her to cancel the collaboration. She stated the disheartening impact such associations have on India’s security forces and those who have sacrificed their lives for the country’s safety. The actress is yet to comment on the same.

Here is the letter by Minister @kishanreddybjp who was then MoS Home. I am not sure why @MadhuriDixit has chosen to work with this individual who has worked against Indian interests. I hope she can cancel this collaboration as soon as possible. pic.twitter.com/yyOeClE0yw
— Sunanda Vashisht (@sunandavashisht) June 28, 2024

This incident follows another recent controversy involving Madhuri Dixit. Last month, the actress faced backlash after posting, and subsequently deleting, a message condemning Israel’s missile strike on Rafah.

On the professional front, Madhuri Dixit recently produced the Marathi film Panchak, starring Addinath Kothare, Dilip Prabhavalkar, Bharti Achrekar, and others earlier this year. She is currently involved in the shooting of Dance Deewane 3 and is yet to announce her upcoming projects.

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Quotation Gang trailer is out, and it is way beyond what you’d expect from a Sunny Leone film. The trailer showcases heart-pounding action scenes, suspenseful moments, and a raw performance by Leone that promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. What’s impressive is Sunny’s transformation. Recently, during the film’s press conference in Chennai, the actress spoke about how everything from her eyebrow to her skin tone underwent a major transformation to suit her part.

During the trailer launch event, Sunny Leone opened up about the film, and stated, “There are many directors and many people who come to me daily or many times a week, and they say ‘This role is going to change your image’. When I hear this, it’s great, I’m so happy because they believe in their film, their story. But it’s very rare that someone actually does change my image and change who I am. Thank you for creating this character for me and believing in me. So, thank you so much for that.”

She added, “Thank you for sitting on the floor with me in my house and going through every single word in the script that I had. It was amazing. The artistry in this film, the shots in this film, it’s gorgeous. What you created is absolutely beautiful, and everyone has worked so hard, so thank you so much. I am a small part of your enormous grand film. We’re expecting everyone to put the word out and make sure that everybody comes out and sees this film.”

While Sunny is all set to showcase a dark yet calculative side in Quotation Gang, her knack for picking up out-of-the-box characters is a true-blue proof of her versatility and her sensibility to make careful choices in films. Beyond Quotation Gang, Sunny Leone is awaiting the release of Kennedy, which marks her collaboration with Anurag Kashyap. She has an untitled Malayalam film in production and a film with Himmesh Reshammiya and Prabhudeva. Currently, she is hosting Splitsvilla X5 and is set to judge Glam Fame on OTT.

Also Read: Sunny Leone ditches glamorous avatar, holds co-star Jackie Shroff’s neck in gripping Quotation Gang poster

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Director Ahmed Khan and producer Firoz A. Nadiadwallah’s much-anticipated Welcome to the Jungle is set to bring the most spectacular ensemble cast as they revive the Welcome franchise in this third installment of the movie. The team is all geared up to kickstart a month-long exciting marathon schedule in Kashmir. After an extensive schedule in Mumbai, the team of Welcome to the Jungle is heading to Kashmir for a month-long marathon schedule. The schedule promises high-octane action scenes on a grand scale and picturesque songs.

With a massive production team and a unit of 1,200 people, the makers are now set to start their marathon schedule in Kashmir. The audience will witness the coming together of several military helicopters, 250 military personnel, 350 government officials, and 300 Kashmiri locals, along with the combined efforts of over a thousand people, to bring them the best cinematic extravaganza.

One of the most anticipated films of the year, Welcome to The Jungle, promises unparalleled entertainment. The makers recently brought on board 200 horses and horsemen from Mumbai, Lonavala, Mahabaleshwar, and several other locations for a power-packed action sequence.

The film stars Akshay Kumar in the lead role. Joining him are a stellar group of talents, including Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Mika Singh, Rahul Dev, Mukesh Tiwari, Sharib Hashmi, Inaamulhaq, Zakir Hussain, Yashpal Sharma. Adding to the charm are the talented actresses Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani and  Vrihi Kodvara.

The film is currently in pre-production and is slated for a grand theatrical release on 20th December 2024.
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Popular television actor Hina Khan has shared the news of her diagnosis with stage 3 breast cancer. In a message to her fans, Khan displayed immense courage and determination as she vowed to fight the disease.

Hina Khan’s Powerful Message On Battling With Breast Cancer
The Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai fame actress took to social media to address the rumours and share the news directly with her fans. She expressed, “Hello Everyone, To address the recent rumour, I want to share some important news with all the Hinaholics and everyone who loves and cares for me. I have been diagnosed with Stage Three Breast Cancer.”

Despite the challenging diagnosis, the former Bigg Boss constant reassured her fans, stating, “I am doing well. I am strong, determined, and fully committed to overcoming this disease. My treatment has already begun, and I am ready to do everything necessary to emerge from this even stronger.”
Hina Khan Requests Privacy and Support After Cancer Diagnosis 
The Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2 actress further requested privacy from her fans during this time. She said, “I kindly ask for your respect and privacy during this time. I deeply appreciate your love, strength, and blessings.” Highlighting the importance of her fans’ support, she added, “Your personal experiences, anecdotes, and supportive suggestions would mean the world to me as I navigate this journey.”
Hina Khan Looks Ahead with Positivity
The 36-year-old actress concluded the message on a positive note, expressing her unwavering belief in overcoming the challenge. “I, along with my family and loved ones, remain focused, determined, and positive. With the grace of the Almighty, we believe I will overcome this challenge and be completely healthy. Please send your prayers, blessings, and love. Love, Hina,” she wrote.

 

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Hina Khan’s diagnosis has garnered an outpouring of support from her fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry. Many have shared messages of strength and encouragement on social media, expressing their well wishes for her recovery.

Also Read: Hina Khan confesses that her exit from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai was not a smooth one; says, “My father took a promise that I will never speak ill about anyone from that show”

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Psyched for a saucy ride of desi delight? Tribhuvan Mishra: CA Topper is here to satisfy your appetite. This drama is not just another series — it’s an ordinary man’s wild ride through chaos and secrets, as he stumbles into a world of comedic mishaps and becomes the target of a dangerous gang of halwaais (confectioners). Surprising side gigs, goons, guns, and gore paired with pyaar, parivaar, paisa (love, family, money) await with this hilarious comedy of errors as Tribhuvan Mishra: CA Topper premieres on July 18!

With its distinctive blend of humour, action, and suspense, Tribhuvan Mishra: CA Topper is also a refreshing take on the uncharted themes of female agency, all while keeping audiences guessing and laughing out loud.

 

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Produced by Ram Sampath, directed by Amrit Raj, and with Puneet Krishna as the writer and showrunner, this series brings together a stellar ensemble cast including Manav Kaul, Tillotama Shome, Shweta Basu Prasad, Sumit Gulati, Naresh Gosain, Naina Sareen, Faisal Malik and Ashok Pathak. Each character adds a unique flavour to this uproarious gangster adventure, promising non-stop entertainment from start to finish.

“Tribhuvan Mishra’s transformation, driven by desperation and the need to survive, gave us a rich canvas to play with themes of ethics, survival, and those tricky unintended consequences. Writing this series was all about striking the perfect balance between humour and the serious choices he has to make. I can’t wait for everyone to meet Tribhuvan and his crazy world. Our amazing ensemble cast really brought all the characters to life, adding so much depth and authenticity. And with Netflix’s audience in 190 countries, it’s awesome to think our mix of humor and desi drama will reach so many people worldwide. It’s going to be a fun ride for everyone watching!” says showrunner, co-director and creator Puneet Krishna.
ALSO READ: Jitendra Kumar, Tillotama Shome starrer Kota Factory season 3 to premiere on June 20 on Netflix, see poster

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Junaid Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, has finally entered the world of Hindi cinema. This year marked his debut with the film Maharaj, directed by Siddharth P Malhotra. However, the road to release wasn’t smooth sailing. The movie sparked controversy, causing a temporary hold-up, before finally reaching audiences. In a conversation with Bollywood Hungama, his first interview post the release of the movie, the actor talked about the case which led to the delay of the release.

Junaid Khan stated, “We were all on edge a little bit, I think. But there was a lot of faith in the film from all of us and people who have seen the film.”

The actor also said that people who had watched the film before the release acknowledged that everything was handled sensitively. “That faith was always there from Yash Raj Films and Netflix. That gave us some courage,” he concluded.

Maharaj follows the story of Karsandas Mulji, a journalist and social reformer, played by Junaid Khan. The film delves into the sensitive topic of the 1862 Maharaj Libel Case, a landmark legal battle that addressed social issues in pre-independence India.

The controversy surrounding the film arose when the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), a Hindu nationalist organization, raised objections. The details of their concerns remain unclear, but reports suggest they might have centered on the film’s portrayal of a religious figure or the historical accuracy of the events depicted.

ALSO READ: BREAKING: Gujarat High Court lifts stay order on Yash Raj Films’ Maharaj; says, “It doesn’t hurt religious sentiments”; Netflix given go-ahead to stream Junaid Khan starrer

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After a month of speculation about Aditya Roy Kapur’s next project with directors Raj & DK, the news is confirmed – it’s a web series titled Rakhtabeej. Aditya will be leading the show and sharing the screen with Samantha Ruth Prabhu, reuniting her with the director duo after their successful collaborations on The Family Man 2 and the upcoming Citadel: Honey Bunny.

After his OTT debut in The Night Manager last year, it seems the actor has found a new platform to showcase his talent. According to a report in Mid-day, sources revealed that Kapur was in discussions with Raj & DK for the past six months before finally signing on to the project in May. The hunt for the leading lady didn’t take long either, with Samantha Prabhu quickly coming on board.

Given the action-heavy nature of Rakhtabeej, both Kapur and Prabhu have reportedly begun their preparations for their roles. The actors are also expected to participate in joint training sessions to further enhance their on-screen chemistry and combat skills.

While Raj & DK are currently focused on completing the third season of The Family Man, their commitment to Rakhtabeej remains strong. If all goes according to plan, filming for the new series will begin in August.
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