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His 2016 Aamir Khan starrer, Dangal, still retains the record of being the highest Bollywood grosser. Last year, he delivered another smashing hit in the form of Chhichhore and proved that he knows his job, and the pulse of the audience, and that Dangal was no fluke. Yet, writer-director Nitesh Tiwari remains as humble as before. As he celebrates his birthday today, he speaks exclusively to Bollywood Hungama about his birthday plans, what’s keeping him busy in this lockdown and a lot more!

Nitesh Tiwari was busy grocery shopping when this writer called him. He promised to call in sometime which he did and respectfully apologized for not being able to speak before. When this writer said that he thought that the talented filmmaker must have gone out to shop for his birthday, Nitesh jokingly remarked, “Woh (birthday shopping) toh bahut saal pehle bandh kar diya maine!”
On a serious note, he then explains why he has no birthday plans, “There is no reason to celebrate because the whole w..

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How is the lockdown treating you? How are you keeping yourself busy?
I am spending most of my time with my family and my dogs. As a family, we haven't got such time off together and we are making the most of it. We’ve been playing a bunch of board games and watching films together. Other than that, I am working out in the evenings on facetime with my friends it’s fun and we stay connected, virtually.

What about Bollywood’s favourite lockdown past time, baking?
My younger sister and I bake together but usually, she bakes and I eat (laughs). I am reading a lot which used to be a hobby when I was younger but I lost touch, so I’m glad I’m getting back to that. I’ve been watching all the old Hindi and English classic films that I hadn’t watched before.
Your career had just started when this nature's brake has been applied. Does it frustrate you to be sitting at home when you should be studio hopping?
I really miss being on set as this has been my life for the last two years. I ..

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The highly anticipated sequel of Avatar directed by James Cameron is on its way. After revealing the first concept art for Avatar 2 in January 2020, new photos were released from underwater filming earlier this month. Now, the production will resume shooting in New Zealand next week after it was halted in March due to coronavirus pandemic.

Producer Jon Landau posted a photo on Instagram on Thursday revealed that he and the team of Avatar 2 will be returning to New Zealand to resume shooting. “Our ‘Avatar’ sets are ready — and we couldn’t be more excited to be headed back to New Zealand next week,” Landau wrote.
In the photo, one can see two water vessels. “Check out the Matador, a high speed forward command vessel (bottom) and the Picador jetboat (top) — can’t wait to share more,” he revealed.
View this post on Instagram Our #Avatar sets are ready — and we couldn’t be more excited to be headed back to New Zealand next week. Check out the Matador, a high speed forward command vessel..

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas has performed on multiple songs with a variety of singers play backing for her. However, one of the most iconic ones still remains the song ‘Tinka Tinka’ from John Abraham starrer Karam. The song went viral in no time for all the right reasons and Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ red-gown became an iconic look. She recently took to her Instagram to share a video of the song as she recalled how people mistook Alisha Chinai’s voice as hers in the song.

She posted the video with the caption, “‘Tinka Tinka’ is a song from one of my earlier films Karam (Deed). It released 2005. For those who might not know, Hindi films use playback singers for most actors and I’ve had the fortune to have some amazing singers lend their voice to my films over the years. But when this song was released, most thought it was me…But in fact it was the voice of one of my favorite singers @alishachinaiofficial… she complimented my tone so well. Thank you Alisha!! .. so this Thursday…. #TBT @san..

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Sonam Kapoor Ahuja has not met her family in close to two months considering the lockdown. She returned from London and is currently in Delhi with her husband Anand Ahuja and in-laws. While she has taken up cooking to pass time during the lockdown, she has also been sharing a lot of throwback pictures from her childhood.

Recently, she shared a picture with the caption, “DIY Batman costume for a party that wasn’t fancy dress because he was my favourite super hero. Also jumping and dancing with my ????‍♀️ @rheakapoor is still my favourite thing to do. (Yes those are batman socks and yes I was a nerd)”
Take a look at it.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonam K Ahuja (@sonamkapoor) on May 20, 2020 at 9:43pm PDT
Both the Kapoor sisters have been captured candidly in the picture and we just can’t get over how cute they look.
Also Read: Arjun Kapoor wants to recreate this cute childhood picture post lockdown with Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and cousins

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has worked in both the Hindi and South industries. The actress has had an opportunity to work with some of the biggest South actors including Mohanlal.

A picture from her film Iruvar has surfaced online in which the actress is the new bride while engrossed in a scene with Mohanlal in the monochrome picture. The film was directed by Mani Ratnam.
Iruvar was a political drama based on the relationship between two famous politicians of Tamil Nadu – MG Ramachandran and MK Karunanidhi. The film starred Mohanlal and Prakash Raj in the lead roles.
Tabu, Gautami, Revathi and Nasser starred in pivotal roles. Though the film bombed at the box office, it achieved cult status over the years and is touted to be one of Mani Ratnam's best work.
ALSO READ: On Mohanlal’s birthday, 500 people pledge to donate their organs to Kerala state run Mrithasanjeevani programme

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During the past week the debate on the ethics of producers bypassing the theatrical release of their films to go straight to OTT, has heated up. Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui whose long-in-the-pipeline Ghoomketu is being premiered online says he is all for a digital release.

“I can understand the anger of movie exhibitors. But can they offer us a solution? Do we even know when the theatres would re-open, let alone when audiences will feel safe in theatres? How long can we wait? A film like Ghoomketu can’t afford to wait. In fact I feel this option of releasing digitally is godsend for an actor like me. So many of my films lie unreleased. Ghoomketu was completed in 2017. It’s a film I’m very proud of. Why haven’t theatre exhibitors shown any interest in these important unreleased films?”
Nawaz recommends the OTT platform for some of his other long-delayed projects. “Two of my other unreleased films which I’m very proud and would love to see release on the digital platform are Mangesh Had..

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Suhana Khan has become quite the social media sensation given the fact that she’s the daughter of Shah Rukh Khan. Ever since she has made her Instagram account public, the fans can’t wait to see what more she is up to on a daily basis. Suhana Khan has clocked in her 20th birthday today and Ananya Panday is clearly missing her BFF.

Ananya Panday, Suhana Khan, and Shanaya Kapoor are childhood friends and the trio is usually seen hanging out together. They even manage to turn Shah Rukh Khan their personal photographer. With Suhana turning a year older today, Ananya took to her Instagram to share a picture from their Alibaug trip with the caption, “the two things I miss the most – the great outdoors and SUHANA!!! ???????????? happy 20th bday Sue ???????? but u will be my little baby forever ❤️”
Take a look at the picture.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ananya ???????? (@ananyapanday) on May 21, 2020 at 11:46am PDT
Happy birthday, Suhana!
Also Read: Ananya Panday will be..

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Pop sensation Lady Gaga is back this year with her new studio album 'Chromatica' that is dropping on May 29. Ahead of the album launch, the singer released the highly awaited collaboration of the year 'Rain On Me' with Ariana Grande.

The lyrics depict the emotional journey the two singers went through. “I can feel it on my skin (It's comin' down on me) / Teardrops on my face (Water like misery) / Let it wash away my sins (It's coming down on me) / Let it wash away, yeah.”
As the song dropped on Friday, May 22 morning, Lady Gaga got emotional about her collaboration. “One time I felt like I was crying so much it would never stop. Instead of fighting it, I thought bring it on, I can do hard things.
@arianagrande, I love you for your strength and friendship. Let’s show them what we’ve got. Women with bunny ears,” she wrote on Twitter.
“Thank you for reminding me I’m strong, I’m super emotional and love you so very much, I cherish you @ArianaGrande an..

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Rapper Drake has issued an apology for calling Kylie Jenner 'side piece' in an unreleased song that he previewed on his Instagram live on May 20. The song also mentions supermodels Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid.

The lyrics of the song read, “Yeah, I’m a hater to society / Real sh*t, Kylie Jenner that’s a side piece / Yeah, I got 20 motherf***in’ Kylies.” It further read, “Yeah, I got 20 damn Kendalls / Young slim baddies and they in vogue / Yeah, I got 20 f***in’ Gigis.”
The song was in collaboration with Future and it was supposed to be his verse but eventually the line was given to Drake.
Drake playing some more unreleased songs and IG wasn’t having it pic.twitter.com/Y5sEElHXK7
— 10pc Killa (@Meezyblvd) May 21, 2020
Soon, the rapper received backlash for his misogynistic lyrics and he took to his Instagram story to apologize. “A song that mark ran last night on night owl sound set shouldn't have been played,” he wrote on his Instagram. “It's a song that lea..

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