Thursday, April 16, 2020

Ayesha & Farhan offer hotel for quarantine April 16, 2020 at 07:10PM

According to a report in a news portal, Ayesha Takia's husband Farhan Azmi reportedly told them that they have given their hotel in South Mumbai to the BMC for making it a quarantine facility.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Rs. 6 crore set for Gangubai Kathiawadi to be demolished? April 16, 2020 at 07:14PM

Every set, no matter how lavish and elaborate, comes with an expiry date. So it is with a heavy heart that we must report that the fabulous set built by Sanjay Leela Bhansali at Film City for Alia Bhatt starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi would soon have to be dismantled.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Rs. 6 crore set for Gangubai Kathiawadi to be demolished?

Sources say, “Bhansali and his leading lady Alia Bhatt were hoping (against hope) that the current coronavirus crisis would blow over after some time. But as weeks of a lockdown seem to be turning into months, the fear that Bollywood filmmakers won’t be able to shoot until 2021 is driving one of the world’s most active entertainment industries into a bundle of nerves.”

Says a source in the know, “Bhansali’s set is one of the biggest most detailed and expensive set ever created for a film. He was hoping to return to it after the lockdown. But soon the monsoon will set in. Before that, the set would have to be taken down.”

With no certainty of when the shooting would resume. Sad.

Also Read: Gangubai Kathiawadi shoot on a 12 crore set comes to a screeching halt, release likely to be postponed

धूल खा रहा 9 एकड़ में बना अजय की फिल्म 'मैदान' का सेट, लॉकडाउन के चलते नहीं हो सकी शूटिंग April 16, 2020 at 07:49PM

लॉकडाउन के चलते फिल्म इंडस्ट्री का काम बुरी तरह प्रभावित है। नई फिल्मों की शूटिंग शुरू नहीं हो पा रही है। जिन फिल्मों का अगला शेड्यूल शुरू होने वाला था, उस पर भी ग्रहण लग गया है। मसलन, अजय देवगन अपनी फिल्म 'मैदान' का अहम शेड्यूल मार्च-अप्रैल में शुरू करने वाले थे। लेकिन पिछले एक महीने से चल रहे लॉकडाउन की वजह से यह शुरू नहीं हो पाया और इसके लिए बनाया गया सेट धूल खा रहा है।

9 एकड़ में फैला है सेट

फिल्म के लिए पिछले 8 महीनों से विशालकाय स्टेडियम का सेट बनाया जा रहा था, जो 9 एकड़ में फैला हुआ है। स्टेडियम के इस सेट में ओलिम्पिक सीक्वेंसेस को फिल्माया जाना था। कहा जा रहा है कि इस सेट पर 7 करोड़ रुपए का खर्च आया है। इन सब बातों की ताईद खुद फिल्म के डायरेक्टर अमित शर्मा ने की है।

अमित बोले- सेट पर पहुंच चुके थे एक्टर्स
दैनिक भास्कर से खास बातचीत में शर्मा ने कहा, "फिल्म के सेट पर कितना खर्च हुआ था, वह तो मैं नहीं बता सकता। क्योंकि मैं प्रोड्यूसर नहीं हूं। लेकिन हां इतना जरूर कह सकता हूं कि सेट खड़ा है। ग्राउंड बनकर तैयार है। भारी भरकम इन्वेस्टमेंट इस सेट पर हुआ था। लेकिन अभी कुछ कर नहीं सकते। कोई इंसान वहां नहीं जा सकता। यह ग्राउंड पिछले छह-सात महीनों से बन रहा था। हम असल स्टेडियम के ग्राउंड बनाने वाले क्यूरेटर्स को लेकर आए थे। नॉर्मल माली तो इसे नहीं बना सकता है न। हमने डी.वाई. पाटिल और वानखेड़े स्टेडियम के क्यूरेटर्स को बुलाया और उनसे ग्राउंड बनवाया था। हमने ओलिम्पिक साइज स्टेडियम और रनिंग ट्रैक बनवाएं हैं। यह सब 9 एकड़ में फैला है।"

'30-35 दिन की शूटिंग होनी तय थी'
अमित आगे कहते हैं, "अगर यह लॉकडाउन और कोरोना का कहर नहीं आया होता तो यहां तकरीबन 30 से 35 दिनों की शूटिंग होनी तय थी। फुटबॉल में जितने भी सीक्वेंसेस होते हैं, उन सब की शूटिंग यहां पर होनी थी। जो कलाकार बाहर की टीम का प्रतिनिधित्व करने वाले थे, वे सभी यहां आ चुके थे। पर उन सब को वापस भेजना पड़ा। वे प्लेयर्स ऑस्ट्रेलिया, फिनलैंड, फ्रांस, यूगोस्लाविया समेत कुछ और यूरोपीय देशों से थे। वैसा करना जरूरी था। क्योंकि फिल्म में ओलिम्पिक के अहम सीक्वेंस हैं और उसमें हमें प्रोफेशनल खिलाड़ियों को ही दिखाना था, वरना ओलिम्पिक की गरिमा को ठेस पहुंचती।"

'वीएफएक्स से तैयार की जाती हजारों की भीड़'
बकौल अमित, "हमने स्टेडियम के स्टैंड्स भी बना लिए थे। उसमें हम लोगों की भीड़ दिखाने थे। असल में हम 400 लोगों के क्राउड के साथ शूट करने और वीएफएक्स में उसे फिर हजारों में कन्वर्ट करने वाले थे। हमारी पूरी यूनिट बाहर से आई थी। स्पेशल कोरियोग्राफर आए थे, जो रनिंग ट्रैक पर दौड़ने वाले प्लेयर्स को शूट करते। उसमें एक अलग तरह की तकनीक इस्तेमाल होती है। ऑस्ट्रेलियन कैमरा पर्सन क्रीस रीड को खास हायर किया गया है, जो स्पोर्ट्स के मूव्स को कैप्चर करेंगे।"

11 दिसंबर को रिलीज होगी फिल्म
फिल्म में अजय देवगन फुटबॉल कोच सैयद अब्दुल रहमान की भूमिका में दिखाई देंगे, जिनकी लीडरशिप में भारतीय फुटबॉल टीम ने 1951 और 1962 में एशियन गेम्स जीते थे। इसका ऐलान 2018 में किया गया था। अमित रविंद्रनाथ शर्मा के निर्देशन में बन रही यह फिल्म 11 दिसंबर 2020 को रिलीज होगी।



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Shriya gets a cheap comment during Insta-live April 16, 2020 at 06:17PM

Shriya Saran is known for her amazing dance moves, stunning figure and glamorous screen presence. Time and again, fans have expressed their love and admiration for these qualities, although there are occasions when certain fans can go beyond the limits of decency.

Arjun on his marriage plans with Malaika April 16, 2020 at 06:53PM

Recently, Arjun arranged for a virtual date with his fans where he was asked about his marriage plans with Malaika. Responding to the same, he reportedly said that he will tell everybody when he is getting married.

Twitter suspends account of Kangana’s sister April 16, 2020 at 04:18PM

Brian Dennehy passes away at 81 April 16, 2020 at 06:16PM

Brian Dennehy, the burly actor who started in films as a macho heavy and later in his career won plaudits for his stage work in plays by William Shakespeare, Anton Chekhov, Eugene O'Neill and Arthur Miller, has died.

Stars who welcomed kids before marriage April 16, 2020 at 05:30PM

While in India people are still learning to warm up to this idea, Hollywood stars have had no qualms opting for this unconventional route. From rapper Drake to heartthrob Brad Pitt, Adelle and Scarlett Johansson, here's a list of Hollywood stars who welcomed children before tying the knot.

Alia's dance video will brighten up your day April 16, 2020 at 05:52PM

Alia Bhatt is undeniably one of the most loved stars in Bollywood. Ever since her first outing with ‘Student of the Year’, she has only been tasting success by delivering back to back stellar performances. The actress enjoys a huge fan following on social media. Her fans keep treating us with amazing unseen pictures and videos of the actress by sharing them on their fan pages.

Pic: Shanaya sends virtual hugs to Ananya April 16, 2020 at 06:05PM

Ananya Panday, Suhana Khan and Shanaya Kapoor are most talked about star kids of the tinsel town. They are besties since childhood and never fail to give us major friendship goals. Whenever Suhana Khan is in town, we get to see them hanging out together. Recently, Shanaya took to her Instagram handle to share a throwback picture with Ananya and you can't miss it!

Aashiqui 3 and Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin sequel underway April 16, 2020 at 06:27PM

With many projects coming to a halt amid Coronavirus pandemic, filmmakers and production houses are working digitally for their upcoming slate. T-Series head honcho Bhushan Kumar already has a good slate of movies coming this year. Meanwhile, he is also planning to take the legacy of his late father Gulshan Kumar forward with upcoming projects.

Aashiqui 3 and Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahi sequel underway

Bhushan Kumar is reportedly working on the sequels of Aashiqui 2 and Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin. He said recently that both Aashiqui and Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin are great franchises to take forward. He further said that both the films were big hits back in the day and he finds it a great responsibility to take his father's legacy forward.

As per the latest reports, both the films will take off once the situation gets back to normal.

The original Aashiqui starred Pooja Bhatt and Rahul Roy whereas Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin featured Aamir Khan opposite Pooja Bhatt.

Cute childhood photos of Rhea & Sonam April 16, 2020 at 05:09PM

Yesterday the Kapoor cousins were on a roll of sharing adorable childhood pictures on social media. After Sonam Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Mohit Marwah, Rhea Kapoor took to her Instagram to share another major throwback picture and we just can't stop gushing over it.

Diljit says he enjoys BTS' live concerts April 16, 2020 at 05:09PM

Diljit Dosanjh is an avid social media user. The star never fails to catch our attention with funny jibe on social media. From confessing that he has a major crush on Kylie Jenner to sharing a photoshopped picture from Taj Mahal with Ivanka Trump, he has left his fans in splits. Recently, the actor took to his Twitter handle to talk about his love for South Korean boy band- BTS.

Sussanne Khan's sister Farah Khan Ali tests negative for Covid-19, will be in quarantine till April 29 April 16, 2020 at 05:41PM

Sussanne Khan's sister Farah Khan Ali has revealed that she has tested negative for COVID-19. Her bungalow was sealed earlier this week after her in-house was diagnosed with Coronavirus. She has informed that she will be in quarantine till April 29, 2020.

Sussanne Khan's sister Farah Khan Ali tests negative for Covid-19, will be in quarantine till April 29

"You know what was the best feeling more than testing negative for Covid? It was the relieved faces of my children and in-house staff who live with me since more than 10 years. That was priceless . Happiness is contagious ????????????," she wrote on Twitter.

"Will be quarantined until 29th April 2020 even though I tested negative. Be safe. Be home, This too shall pass ????," Farah further wrote on Thursday.

Farah Khan Ali further said that may god protect everyone amid this crisis. "God is great ???? May the ones who have this virus heal soon and recover. May the ones who go to work everyday trying to save the ones who have the virus be protected. May GOD HEAL OUR PLANET. ????????????," she wrote in another tweet.

ALSO READ: Sussanne Khan’s sister Farah Khan Ali’s house sealed after her staff tests positive for Coronavirus

Zareen Khan launches her own YouTube channel April 16, 2020 at 05:35PM

With social media becoming the new age norm, most actors today have their own channels, especially on YouTube. After Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Kartik Aaryan, now Zareen Khan, too, has jumped onto the bandwagon. Today, Zareen launched her own channel that will capture her life not only as an established Bollywood actress but also to show other aspects of her life.

Zareen Khan launches her own YouTube channel

Zareen will be posting regular videos that will bring out different sides to her, ones that her fans and the general audience haven't seen or known about till date. This is just a way of Zareen wanting to connect with her fans on a much more personal level.

It's been long in the planning for the pretty heroine. "I had been planning to start my own YouTube channel for some time now. A lot of people have been messaging me asking me to get it done but call me technologically challenged, it took time. Now, I have finally launched it so that makes me happy," she laughs.

But now that it has happened, she wants the channel to concentrate on bringing out the real side to her. "My YouTube channel will be all me - it won't just showcase my life as an actress but also emphasize on other aspects of my life. This is who I'm in real. This is just a chance for me to connect with my fans and for my fans to know who Zareen really is, as a person."

ALSO READ: Zareen Khan set to make her TV debut with AXN’s Jeep Bollywood Trails

Bdy Special: Chiyaan Vikram's BEST performances April 16, 2020 at 03:30PM

Fondly labelled as the ‘Christian Bale of South cinema’, Kennedy John Victor, better known by his stage name Vikram is turning 54 on Friday. Vikram is known for undergoing drastic body transformations to get into the skin of the character and make it look as authentic as possible.

B'Town Quarantined: How celebs spent their day April 16, 2020 at 02:42PM

The Coronavirus lockdown has also made us realise that we can live with simple food, can do things on our own, live without a lot of unnecessary things which were having before and even Bollywood stars feel the same. Celebs stars are making the most of Quarantine period by indulging in some fun indoor activities like singing, cooking, gardening, reading, painting and others.

Varun's super INTENSE look post his workout April 16, 2020 at 01:53PM

We all are aware of Varun Dhawan's love for fitness. The actor used to get snapped often outside his gym in the city by the paparazzi. Now since the outbreak of Coronavirus, everything has been shut to curb the spread of the virus. However, this didn't stop the actor from working out at his home.

Shruti starts drinking coffee after 15 years April 16, 2020 at 12:50PM

Shruti Haasan loves to keep her fans updated about herself with her regular posts on social media. And recently, she took to her Instagram to reveal that the Coronavirus lockdown has made restart a thing.

COVID-19: Priyanka Chopra says "hang in there" April 16, 2020 at 12:20PM

Priyanka Chopra has come a long way in his career and made a place for herself in everyone's heart across the globe. The actress enjoys a huge fan following over social media with more than 50 million followers.

Video: Sara got the most whooping growing up April 16, 2020 at 11:32AM

Sara Ali Khan and brother Ibrahim Ali Khan share a good bond with their mom Amrita Singh. And today, Sara took to her Instagram to share a video featuring Ibrahim, Amrita and herself. In the TikTok video, the trio can be seen answering the questions asked by the app.

Arjun shares a childhood picture with Sonam April 16, 2020 at 09:33AM

Sonam Kapoor on Thursday took to her Instagram to share an old picture featuring her cousins Arjun Kapoor, Mohit Marwah and Akshay Marwah. Without any doubt, the childhood picture share by the actress was too cute to handle! Now, Arjun took to his Instagram to share another such adorable photo and we can't stop gushing over it!

COVID-19: Dharmendra extends 'love and prayer' April 16, 2020 at 07:59AM

New Delhi [India], April 16 (ANI) Bollywood veteran actor Dharmendra Deol on Thursday through a video message extended his 'love and prayers' to everyone and urged them to stay safe during the coronavirus crises.