Mumbai Apr 23 PTI Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt who made his debut in Kannada cinema with the recently released KGF Chapter 2 on Saturday said he will always remember the film for pushing him out of his comfort zoneThe 62-year-old actor played the role of main antagonist Adheera in the period action drama which is a follow-up to 2018 blockbuster KGF Chapter 1Directed by Prashanth Neel the two-part movie series follows the story of Rocky Yash an orphan rising from poverty to become the king of a gold mineReleased on April 14 the movie received overwhelming response from the critics and audienceTaking to Twitter Dutt posted a note stating that there will always be some films which will be more special than the othersEvery once in a while I seek out a film which pushes me out of my comfort zone KGF Chapter 2 was that film for me It reminded me of my own potential and something about it felt like I could have fun with it the note readThis film will always be a reminder that every time life pops a surprise you have it in you to do better than that he saidDutt further said the credit of creating the role of menacing Adheera belongs to director NeelPrashanth Neel my director had sold the vision of the menacing Adheera to me The credit for how my role turned out goes entirely to Prashanth As a captain of the ship its his dream we all brought on screen he saidThe actor expressed gratitude to his fans well-wishers and family for all their love and support alwaysIn addition to Dutt and Yash the sequel features Raveena Tandon Prakash Raj Malavika Avinash Srinidhi Shetty among others PTI KKP RB RB

Mumbai Mar 25 PTI Bollywood star Taapsee Pannu on Friday said she hopes the impressive commercial run of her colleague Alia Bhatts movie Gangubai Kathiawadi leads to more screens being allocated to movies fronted by womenReleased on February 25 in theatres the crime drama directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali reportedly earned Rs 123 crore at the box officeSpeaking about the commercial success of Gangubai Kathiawadi at ABP Networks Ideas of India Summit Pannu said she is happy to see how the scenario is changing slowlyI was so glad that it happened BO success of Gangubai Kathiawadi It opens doors for ten other female-driven films So I heartily celebrate the fact that it happened But I really hope in the future the number of screens that the film got which is 3000 screens that happens too Pannu said3000 screens which is at par with any hero film should be given to a female protagonist as well and then you see why would it not collect numbers like the heros movie So lets make it a level playing field she addedCiting the example of her 2019 mystery-thriller film Badla which released in 900 screens and earned Rs 90 crore said there have been times when her films were given fewer screens as a heros film was releasing at the same timeIve got a lesser number of screens so I have to prove my films worth in the weekdays to overtake the other film she said without divulging the name of the filmPannu also pointed out the growing acceptance towards films with female protagonistsEight to ten years ago when I started I would have never imagined that I will be doing protagonist roles even now Pannu recalled I have heard that the season of a heroine doesnt last more than six years or so post that one has to change to supporting roles or decide to walk out I can do more and people want more to be seen be it due to OTT or word of mouth People are ready to watch films but they still wait for word of mouth to happen for female driven films she saidAsked about Vivek Agnihotris movie The Kashmir Files doing well at the box office despite some controversy over its contents Pannu said I see the numbers Whatever might be the reason however it happened the fact is that it happened The Kashmir Files about the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley in the 90s has received polarised reviews from critics with calling it a propaganda movie If a small film like that can create those kinds of numbers then it cant be a bad film you can question the intention of people the means and all of that Thats subjective You have a right to have an opinion Lets agree to disagree Lets settle at that Pannu saidOn being asked about the constant pressure of being perfect in the show business Pannu admitted the demands of the profession can be exacting It sometimes goes beyond the talent you have It is a very hard position to be in being judged and discussed on everybodys dining table to live up to the requirement of being good in every household and because thats going to decide how long your career is going to go she saidIts one of the most mentally taxing professions to be in because my success and failure lies in the hands of other people Im not allowed to have bad days Im allowed to always be happy and be receptive to whatever is happening around she added The actor said she has learned to accept it as the price one must pay to be in the profession because she enjoys being in front of the cameraYou dont get the best of everything This is the negative that comes with it that I swallow and it is not really good in taste There is no solution You have to get through it she added PTI KKP BK BK

New Delhi Feb 25 PTI Bollywood movie Gangubai Kathiawadi prima facie is an artistic expression within the parameters of law the Supreme Court has said while dismissing the plea seeking stay on its releaseThe Alia Bhatt-starrer produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansalis Bhansali Production Private Ltd released in theatres on FridayA bench of Justices Indira Banerjee and J K Maheswari dismissed the plea of Babuji Rawji Shah who claims to be the adopted son of Gangubai on whose life the film is purportedly based against the Bombay High Courts order declining him various reliefs such as interim stay on the release of the movieThe top court which dismissed the petition on Thursday said in the detailed order uploaded on Friday that there are no materials disclosed or pleadings to show even prima facie that the petitioner was a family member or a near relative of GangubaiThe contention of the petitioner is that the story of Gangubai sought to be depicted is untrue is vague and devoid of material particulars In any case whether the story is true or incorrect would have to be decided by the Court upon examination of the evidenceThe film certificate issued by the CBFC prima facie shows that the film is not defamatory Prima facie it appears that the movie is an artistic expression within the parameters of law the order saidThe apex court noted that the film has already been given the requisite certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification CBFC under the Cinematograph Act 1952The top court said however that an injunction action can be initiated even after a certificate is issued under the Cinematograph Act The Court may examine the film and judge whether its public display breaches the norms of decency or contravenes the law A film which is defamatory or indecent or breaches copyright cannot be allowed to be exhibited only because a certificate has been issued At the same time it has to be kept in mind that the guidelines for certification of films as contained in Section 5a read with Section 5B of the Cinematograph Act 1952 though not mandatory have been carefully formulated They require the CBFC to be responsive to the values and standards of society and also take note of social changes the top court said It said the CBFC is required to ensure that sensibilities are not offended by obscenity vulgarity defamation or denigration of any group of persons The appeal of the petitioner is pending in the high court It is open to the petitioner to agitate all issues in the pending appeal Any observations made in the impugned order at the interlocutory stage will not affect the decision in the appeal The impugned order does not call for interference of this court it said Senior advocates C Aryama Sundaram Mukul Rohatgi Siddharth Dave and Dhruv Mehta appearing for the filmmakers had argued that phenomenal expenses have been incurred in producing the film and the court should not restrain the release of the film at the last moment They submitted that the film is based on book The Mafia Queens of Bombay and eulogises the protagonist Gangubai and she has not been defamed The lawyers had argued that the respondents cannot be denied their fundamental right of freedom of speech and expression guaranteed under Article 191a of the Constitution They also contended that the petitioner could not have claimed the relief of injunction without first seeking a declaration of his status as adopted son of Gangubai and he needs to prove that he is a family member Advocate Rakesh Singh appearing on behalf of the petitioner had submitted that the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression is subject to restrictions and there is no fundamental right to defame Shah had earlier moved the high court seeking an order restraining the writerspublishers of the novel from creating any third-party rights or writing any other story on the life of his mother Gangubai Kathiawadi He had also sought a stay on release of the movie Gangubai Kathiawadi The high court in its order passed on July 30 last year had rejected the application noting that any content of defamatory nature dies with that persons death It is for the appellant Shah to demonstrate that he is the adoptive son of deceased Gangubai Kathiawadi which he has prima facie failed to do the high court had said adding that in a case of claim for defamation action can be brought by a person in Court of law provided he claimed to be defamed Merely because the Appellant is claiming to be son of such person cannot be prima facie inferred to have the legal right to show indulgence the high court had said Prior to this a lower court had rejected the defamation lawsuit of Shah leading to filing of an appeal in the high court which also refused to grant any interim relief to him PTI PKS SA

Mumbai Feb 22 PTI Bollywood star John Abraham on Tuesday announced his new film Tehran to be produced by Dinesh Vijan known for backing movies such as Badlapur Stree and MimiThe action-thriller inspired by true events is written by Ritesh Shah and Ashish Prakash Verma and marks the feature directorial debut of ad filmmaker Arun GopalanThe 49-year-old actor shared the news about his new film which will release on January 26 2023 via Instagram along with a posterGet set for an action packed Republic Day 2023 Thrilled to announce my next Tehran Directed by ArunGopalan Abraham captioned the postMaddock Films is producing Tehran in association with Bake My Cake Films Vijan Shobhna Yadav and Sandeep Leyzell are attached as producers PTI KKP SHD SHD

Mumbai Feb 22 PTI Bollywood actor Esha Deol has boarded the cast of Suniel Shettys debut series Invisible Woman the makers announced on TuesdayThe noir action thriller is backed by the film arm of Saregama India Yoodlee Films which is also making its debut in the digital space with the projectThe show is helmed by acclaimed Tamil director Rajesh M Selva best known for Thoongaa Vanam and Kadaram KondanDeol 40 said she was drawn to the show instantly and is delighted to be teaming with Shetty with whom she shared the screen in LOC Kargil One Two Three among othersA project like this is truly fantastic It explores an unusual genre The story has mystery intrigue and great scope for histrionics And to work with Suniel Anna again is an absolute delight Shooting has begun it feels just great the actor who is awaiting the release of her other show Rudra The Edge of Darkness said in a statementSiddharth Anand Kumar Vice President - Films Saregama India said they are thrilled to have Deol on boardWe are just thrilled to have Esha on board and to have her join an amazing assembly of actors for our very first series We needed someone like her to add another layer of talent to the ensemble and everybody is excited to have her aboard Kumar saidInvisible Woman also stars Rahul Dev Sudha Chandran Chahat Tewani Karanvir Sharma Mihir Ahuja Gargi Sawant Mir Sarvar Teena Singh Siddharth Kher and Enakshi Ganguly PTI KKP SHD SHD

Mumbai Feb 20 PTI Bollywood actor Disha Patani on Sunday said she has completed filming her upcoming movie Ek Villain ReturnsThe action-thriller is a sequel to the 2014 hit film Ek Villain directed by Mohit Suri who is returning to the helm for the follow-upPatani took to Instagram Stories to share the news about finishing her portions of the movie with her fans and followersIts a wrap ekvillainreturns the 29-year-old actor wroteThe original film starring Sidharth Malhotra Shraddha Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh was a revenge drama about a criminal whose wife is murdered by a sadistic serial killerEk Villain Returns also features John Abraham Arjun Kapoor and Tara SutariaThe film is backed by Ekta Kapoors Balaji Motion Pictures and Bhushan Kumars T-Series PTI KKP RDS RDS

Mumbai Jan 20 PTI Bollywood star Deepika Padukone on Thursday said on screen intimacy is not an easy task and she credited filmmaker Shakun Batra for creating a safe environment on the sets of her latest movie GehraiyaanBilled as a drama about complex modern relationships Gehraiyaan also features Siddhant Chaturvedi Ananya Panday and Dhairya KarwaAt the films virtual trailer event Padukone was all in praise of Batra for creating a safe and secure environment especially for the films intimate scenesShakun gave me and all of us the comfort you feel safe and secure because intimacy is not easy It is not something that we ever experienced or explored in Indian cinema before in a way we have in this filmSo to go down that route of intimacy and vulnerability is possible when you know the director is not doing it for eyeballs Because that is where the characters are coming from their experience and journey It is possible when you feel safe and secure in the environment Padukone told reportersIn a first for a major Bollywood movie the films makers have roped in filmmaker Dar Gai to serve as the intimacy directorThe 36-year-old actor said Gehraiyaan is a raw film and she had to dig deep into her real-life experiences to play the role of AlishaI want to say bold but I also dont want to say bold because the way we understood bold in our films I would say raw This character is a lot more raw and real than some of the other characters just emotionally completely stripped naked vulnerable and to be able to do it on screen it had to come from a deep placeIt is not to say that I havent experienced that before but to this extent I had to really dig places and visit places that arent pleasant experiences from my own life as well as dealing with mental health issues So all of that put together it came from a deep place she addedAsked how he decided to rope in Dar Gai as the films intimacy director Batra said he believes intimacy is a very specialised field and needs a specialist to supervise just like in choreography and actionYou have to create an environment where actors feel confident where you have thought everything and done prep as much as you do for a song or action sequence The Kapoor and Sons filmmaker said he had read how intimacy directors form an important part in the making of the film in the WestThere is a procedureI thought we should adapt those things My attempt was to design a system where everyone is comfortable In this entire film whenever we had a crew like a cameraman we wanted to understand their outlook towards intimacy Batra saidWe were treating intimacy like a story and we want to see it like a character So the prep and the detailing was required It was important we have an intimacy director And Dar Gai has contributed a lot to the film It is important to give her the same respect as we give to all HODs he added Praising Padukone Batra said he was amazed to see the hunger and dedication the Bollywood star had towards the filmFor me it was amazing to see her at this stage of career trying to do characters that are so challenging I cant see this film without her cant see this film with anybody else I am thankful that we did itGehraiyaan also starring Nasseruddin Shah and Rajat Kapur Produced by Karan Johars Dharma Productions the film will release on streaming service Prime Video on February 11 PTI KKP RB RB

Mumbai Dec 25 PTI Bollywood star Ranveer Singhs latest film 83 has grossed Rs 2443 at the box office on the first day of its release Directed by filmmaker Kabir Khan the sports drama chronicles Indias win under Kapil Devs captainship when the team defeated West Indies in the final to clinch their first-ever World Cup trophy in 1983Presented by Reliance Entertainment and Phantom Films 83 arrived in cinema halls after multiple delays owning to coronavirus pandemic on December 24 worldwide in Hindi Tamil Telugu Kannada and Malayalam It received positive reviews from critics According to Reliance Entertainment the film has grossed Rs 1264 crore across all languages and Rs 1179 crore in the overseas marketBesides Singh actors Deepika Padukone Pankaj Tripathi Tahir Raj Bhasin Jiiva Saqib Saleem Jatin Sarna Chirag Patil Dinker Sharma Nishant Dahiya Harrdy Sandhu Sahil Khattar Ammy Virk Addinath Kothare Dhairya Karwa and R Badree round out the cast of the film PTI KKP RB RB

Mumbai Dec 23 PTI Bollywood star Sushmita Sen on Thursday revealed that she is no longer in a relationship with boyfriend Rohman ShawlThe couple had reportedly been dating for about three years But of late there were rumours about the two calling it quits on their relationshipThe 46-year-old actor took to Instagram to share a photo with Shawl and said they continue to remain friendsWe began as friends we remain friends The relationship was long over the love remains nomorespeculations liveandletlive cherishedmemories love friendship I love you guys duggadugga she wroteShawl a model shared the same post on his Instagram pageSen a former Miss Universe is a single parent She adopted a baby girl Renee in 2000 and second daughter Alisah in 2010The actor is best known for movies such as Biwi No 1 Aankhen Filhaal Samay Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya and Main Hoon NaSen recently returned to mainstream acting after a decade with series Aarya which released on Disney Hotstar in 2020 The shows second season came out earlier this month PTI KKP RB RB

Mumbai Nov 27 PTI Bollywood star Sidharth Malhotra has commenced shooting for Dharma Productions first action film franchise YodhaThe Karan Johar-owned production company and Malhotra shared the on-set pictures from the day of the filmingMalhotra posted photographs from the shoot including that of a welcome letter from the banner on InstagramLights camera and ACTION Yodha filming begins a post on Dharma Productions official handle readThe movie will be helmed by debutant director duo Pushkar Ojha and Sagar Ambre Shashank Khaitan is also producing via his banner Mentor Disciple FilmsThe film is scheduled to be released theatrically on November 11 2022Prior to Yodha Malhotra has starred in Dharma Productions numerous projects including his debut movie Student of the Year Hasee Toh Phasee Kapoor Sons and his latest hit Shershaah PTI SHD SHD