After Ghoomkhetu, producer of Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer Bole Chudiyan in talks with OTT platforms

With the spike in Coronavirus cases and lockdown extension, it doesn't seem like theatres will open anytime soon atleast not for the next six months. This has resulted in mid-budget and low-budget films taking the route of OTT platforms. With a bunch of Hindi and South films releasing on multiple OTT platforms, many producers are currently in negotiations for their films too. Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer Ghoomketu is already releasing on ZEE5 this month. It seems like another project Bole Chudiyan starring Nawaz and Tamannaah Bhatia will see a digital release too.

Co-producer Rajesh Bhatia has confirmed that they are open to the idea of an OTT release. He said that if the film beams to 200 countries, they think that's a great deal for the right price. He further said that they have an obligation towards their investors and they must meet the timely release to generate revenue. Bhatia further cited that cash flow needs to be generated in order to make more productions. He rev..

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Salman Khan makes a quick trip from Panvel to Mumbai to meet his parents after 60 days

Actor Salman Khan has been stationed with a bunch of his family members and friends at his Panvel farmhouse ever since the lockdown was announced. Most of his family members include his sister Arpita Khan Sharma, brother-in-law Aayush Sharma, their kids, nephew Nirvaan, among others. Meanwhile, his parents are in Bandra, Galaxy Apartments in Mumbai. After 60 days, he paid them a visit after getting all the necessary permissions.

On May 19, Salman Khan made a quick visit to Bandra to meet his elderly parents Salim and Salma Khan after being touch with them via video calls. He also oversaw the relief work that his father has been doing. After spending a few hours with them, he went back to the Panvel farmhouse.
Jacqueline Fernandez, Waluscha De Souza, and Iulia Vantur are also staying with him at the farmhouse.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Salman Khan will be next starring in Radhe – Your Most Wanted Bhai directed by Prabhu Dheva. While the filming is almost wrapped up, 10-days of i..

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Actor Zayed Khan to be relaunched by father Sanjay Khan in a biopic of a war hero 

Actor Zayed Khan is all set to make a comeback as father Sanjay Khan will be relaunching him. Sanjay Khan is planning to make a biopic on 1947 India-Pakistan war hero Brigadier Mohammad Usman with Zayed Khan in the title role.

In an interview with a tabloid, Sanjay Khan spoke about directing Zayed Khan for the first time. He said that Zayed is one of the most handsome actors in the film industry and that the audience will rediscover him in the movie. Sanjay Khan said that it is his duty as a father to make a film for his son.
Talking about the film, he said that he is working hard on the script because he wants to make it as authentic as possible. He wants to depict the Indian Army's bravery and how they fought despite not being armed with sufficient artillery and equipment.
Zayed Khan made his film debut with Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne in 2003 but had his chance with fame with the film Main Hoon Na in 2004. He was last seen in the film Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene in 2015. Rannvijay ..

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Film Federation writes to Maharashtra CM to resume work

The Federation of Western India Cinema Employees (FWICE) has written to the Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Uddhav Thackeray to allow the Mumbai film industry to resume partial work.
The letter dated 19 May 2020 asks the CM to allow post-production work to resume. Says the letter, “If permissions (sic.) are given to carry out such post-production activities…which can be done in closed studios with minimum workforce it would be great relief …. They (producers) shall be ready to release their projects immediately after the lockdown is lifted.”

The FWICE’s Chief Adviser Ashoke Pandit who is one of the undersigned in the letter says, “The film industry like the rest of the economy is reeling under an unprecedented economic crisis. We need to get back to work slowly because we can’t wait for the virus to go away. I don’t think it’s going away anytime in the near future. We have to work our way around it.”

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Boney Kapoor’s domestic help tests positive for COVID-19, says he and his daughters Janhvi and Khushi are not showing any symptoms

Film producer Boney Kapoor has informed that domestic help at his residence at Green Acres, Lokhandwala Complex, Charan Sahu aged 23 years, has tested positive for Coronavirus. He was unwell on Saturday evening and Mr Kapoor sent him for tests and kept him in isolation. After receiving the test report, the Society Authorities were informed, who in turn informed the BMC. Immediately BMC and State Govt Authorities have started the process of getting him into a quarantine center.

Talking about his help testing positive, Boney Kapoor said, “Myself, my children and the other staff at home are all fine and none of us are showing any symptoms. In fact we haven’t left our home since the lockdown started. We are thankful to the Govt of Maharashtra and BMC for their swift response. We shall be diligently following the instructions and advice given to us by BMC and their medical team. We are sure that Charan would soon recover and be back at home with us.”
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Ashish Chowdhry opens up on losing his sister and brother-in-law during the 26/11 attacks, says his family has gone through worse

Ashish Chowdhry, who was last seen in Beyhadh 2, understands that the pandemic is a trying time. He has recently opened up on losing his sister and brother-in-law during the 26/11 terror attacks and said that his family has gone through worse. Even though there's a lot of uncertainty during these times, the actor is holding up a positive attitude and has been instilling the same in his kids. He further said that this is not an issue that his kids can’t handle after going through so much.

While doing charity work for those affected by Coronavirus, Ashish Chowdhry made sure to sit his kids down with him and explained to them how and why he was giving out charity. Even though they are kids, Ashish says that they are not in denial mode and are aware of what’s happening around us. He lives with his wife, three kids, along with his sister’s two kids, and has always maintained that he’s a father of five kids.
He has further explained to them that this might not be the worst thing they..

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Suniel Shetty reveals why Hera Pheri 3 has been put on hold

Fans have been eagerly awaiting for the third part of the film Hera Pheri starring Akshay Kumar, Suniel Setty and Paresh Rawal. While there have been rumours around the making of the film, the makers are yet to make an official announcement regarding the same.

Actor Suniel Shetty while talking to a tabloid revealed that the film is on hold for now like everything else. He said that the team intends on making Hera Pheri 3 but some differences need to be ironed out first. The actor further said that the film is a big hit on television as well as in the meme world and that they are all aware of the anticipation among the audience for the film.
However, Suniel Shetty is positive that the film will be made. He said that they have a lot of respect for each other and are looking forward to it.
The first part Hera Pheri released in 2000 and the second part titled Phir Hera Pheri released in 2006. Both the films are the remake of Malayalam films Ramji Rao Speaking and Mannar Mathai Speaking..

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Ananya Panday will be in the top 3 actresses after starring in Fighter, says producer Charmme Kaur

After wooing the fans in Student Of The Year 2 and Pati Patni Aur Woh, Ananya Panday has hit the ball out of the park and bagged a film with south superstar Vijay Deverakonda, Fighter. The film will be a pan-India release and is backed by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. Ananya is clearly very excited to be starring in the film with Arjun Reddy fame, Vijay Deverakonda.

The producer, Charmme Kaur is all praises for her lead actors Ananya and Vijay. She says that after starring in Fighter, Ananya Panday will easily be considered as the top three actresses in the country. She further spoke about how talented and disciplined Ananya is. As for Vijay, she said that even if Vijay gets injured on the sets, he does not say anything to anyone, he will just stop shooting for a few minutes and is back on his feet soon enough.
Clearly, this has increased the fans' anticipation to watch the film.
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Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green confirm their separation after 10 years of marriage

Actors Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green are separating after nearly 10 years of marriage. The news was confirmed by Brian on May 18 on the episode of his …With Brian Austin Green podcast titled “Context,”. He addressed the photos of Megan Fox with rapper Machine Gun Kelly that surfaced last week.

Brian revealed that he started to feel distant from Megan when she left the country to shoot Midnight in the Switchgrass. “She said, 'I realized when I was out of the country working alone that I feel more like myself and I liked myself better during that experience and I think that might be something worth trying for me,'” he told about his conversation with Megan Fox. “I was shocked and I was upset about it but I can’t be upset at her because she didn’t ask to feel that way. It wasn’t a choice she made, that’s the way she honestly felt. We talked about it a little more and said let’s separate for a bit… and so we did.”
“We’ve had an amazing relationship and I will always love he..

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EXCLUSIVE: Producer Sandip Ssingh confirms comedy with Sanjay Dutt, reveals they have only approached Arshad Warsi and casting is underway

In November 2019, reports stated that Munna Bhai duo Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi will be back on the big screen in a comedy film. Recently, it was revealed that Sanjay will play the role of a blind don whereas Arshad will be his eyes. While the film is yet to roll, co-producer Sandip Ssingh has clarified on the casting reports and has cited that the process is underway.

In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Sandip Ssingh said, “This film is being produced by me, Sanjay Dutt and Anand Pandit. We are producing the film together but the problem is we have not yet finalized the casting of the film. It keeps coming out that Arshad Warsi is in the film and this person is there, etc. So I just want to clear out that casting is under process. The script which is written by Sajid and Farhad Samji is also in process. I don't know from where this casting news is coming out from, as we are still in process.”
“This is a big film with two leading ladies and there are only party club numbe..

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