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SCOOP: Taapsee Pannu to join Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Bhumi Pednekar in Afwaah February 25, 2022 at 09:49AM

A few days back it was reported that Sudhir Mishra and Anubhav Sinha had pulled off a true-blue head-turner of sorts after casting Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Bhumi Pednekar in a film together. Titled Afwaah , Sudhir is all set to helm this rollercoaster ride of a story, produced by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series and Anubhav Sinha’s Benaras Mediaworks. Now we hear that the makers have added yet another name to the cast in the form of Taapsee Pannu. Revealing details of the same a well-placed industry source exclusively tells Bollywood Hungama , “Yes Taapsee has also been roped in for Afwaah . She will be joining Nawaz and Bhumi as part of the cast. Interestingly, there will still be one more name added in the coming days.” Ask the source for more details about the venture and he adds, “The film will feature three female leads, one being Bhumi, the second Taapsee, and the third is yet to be locked. As for the film itself, Afwaah will be an anthology of sorts.” If that wasn’t enough, while the...

Armaan Kohli denied interim bail by special NDPS court  February 24, 2022 at 01:26PM

Actor Armaan Kohli, who was arrested on August 28 last year, was once again denied interim bail by the court on February 22. The actor was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for alleged possession and consumption of drugs. Kohli had reportedly asked for an interim bail for 14-days in order to visit his ailing parents. He later urged the court to grant him bail for two days. According to NDTV, "the NCB, represented by special public prosecutor Advait Sethna, said the accused has been arrested under a relevant section of the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act for possession of commercial quantity. The relevant section doesn't have provision for bail even on medical grounds, the NCB had argued, adding that the ground mentioned in the bail application doesn't inspire confidence." The bail plea was rejected by special judge AA Joglekar after hearing arguments of both sides. Armaan Kohli was booked under sections 27A (illicit trafficking) ...

Ford v. Ferrari director James Mangold to helm the biopic on silent-star Buster Keaton February 24, 2022 at 12:16PM

Filmmaker James Mangold and 20 th Century Studios are teaming up to develop a biographical drama film about the life of silent-screen legend Buster Keaton, with Mangold set to direct and produce the feature. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film is based on the book “ Buster Keaton: Cut to the Chase” by Marion Meade. Joseph Frank “Buster” Keaton, one of Hollywood’s most iconic talents, was a pioneer in the early days of silent movies and is considered one of the great physical comedians in film history. The book “explores Keaton’s often brutal childhood acting experiences, the making of his masterpieces, his shame at his own lack of education, his life-threatening alcoholism and his turbulent marriages.” With Indiana Jones 5 heading towards the end of its production, James Mangold books his next “high priority” project as the executives meet with writers to adapt the biography based on the book. Buster Keaton was a legendary actor, comedian and filmmaker who worked on nu...

Gangubai Kathiawadi star Alia Bhatt reveals she wanted to marry Ranbir Kapoor since she was little girl; claims in her head she is already married February 24, 2022 at 11:59AM

Actress Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor’s relationship remains the talk of the town and has been strong for years, Alia talked about their impending wedding in an interview with India Today. Alia is all set for her upcoming film Gangubai Kathiawadi , directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. She was recently in Delhi for the promotion of the film where in an exclusive interview with India Today, she spoke about the boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor and their wedding plans. The fans have been waiting for the wedding and believes they make a perfect couple, whereas Alia opened about her views. She said, “When people ask me one persistent question- ‘when are you getting married? When are you getting married? When are you getting married? – I’m like, firstly, it’s not anybody’s business and secondly, if you ask me honestly, marriage is a state of mind and that’s what I feel in terms of the peace I feel with my relationship. I’m already there. So let’s move on, and whenever it has to happen, it will happen a...

Park Seo Joon tests positive for COVID-19; under quarantine and receiving treatment February 24, 2022 at 11:26AM

South Korean actor Park Seo Joon, popularly known for his performances in What's Wrong With Secretary Kim and Itaewon Class among others, has tested positive for COVID-19. The actor is currently in quarantine and showing no symptoms. On Thursday, his agency Awesome ENT released a statement that read, according to Korean tabloid Soompi, "As a preemptive measure, Park Seo Joon carried out tests using self-testing kits before moving to all his filming sets. Before proceeding to his scheduled activity last week, he tested positive using a self-testing kit, so after carrying out a PCR test, he ultimately received a positive test on February 19." "[Park Seo Joon] has completed three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, and he has halted all scheduled activities since February 18 and is taking the necessary measures to quarantine and receive treatment in keeping with the guidelines set by government health authorities. He is currently in the recovery stage and has no special...

Case filed against Mahesh Manjrekar for allegedly showing minors in objectionable light in Nay Varan Bhat Loncha Kon Nay Koncha February 24, 2022 at 10:40AM

Actor-filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar has run into legal trouble after a case was registered against him over the alleged portrayal of minors in objectionable light in his upcoming film Nay Varan Bhat Loncha Kon Nay Koncha. It has been alleged that the film features minors in obscene scenes. The case has been filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO). Along with Mahesh, producers, Narendra, Shreyans Hirawat and NH Studioz have also been mentioned in the complaint. Several reports suggest the case has been filed by the President of the NGO Bharatiya Stree Shakti, Seema Deshpande under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 292, 34, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) Section 14 and Sections 67, 67B of the IT Act. Deshpande alleged that the film depicts sexual activities featuring minors and their aunt. Furthermore, she said that it also depicts violence involving children and the vulgar dialogues in the film. S Mahesh Manjrekar told a publicatio...

Salman Khan announces Da-Bangg Tour at Expo 2020 in Dubai; Disha Patani, Pooja Hegde, Sonakshi Sinha, Aayush Sharma among others join the line-up February 24, 2022 at 10:00AM

Da-Bangg Tour, the biggest Bollywood tour, is back on the track and Salman Khan has headed to Dubai to perform at Expo 2020 Dubai on Friday, February 25. The star-studded tour performance will be taking place at Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Stadium. Disha Patani, Sonakshi Sinha, Pooja Hegde, Saiee Manjrekar, Aayush Sharma, singers Guru Randhawa and Kamaal Khan and Maniesh Paul have joined the star-studded line-up. Salman Khan shared the poster on Wednesday along with the announcement that read, "Da-Bangg The Tour - Reloaded is coming to Expo 2020 Dubai on 25th February 2022. Book your tickets now."   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Salman Khan (@beingsalmankhan) Last year, in Riyadh, Shilpa Shetty had joined the line-up for the performances. Meanwhile, on the work front, Salman Khan will soon wrap up the shoot for Tiger 3 with Katrina Kaif. He has an array of line-up including Bhaijaan and Kick 2 . ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE...