Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever shoot begins

Get ready to chat "Wakanda Forever" all over again! The filming of the much-awaited sequel to the 2018 blockbuster 'Black Panther' has officially begun.

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Britney's dad seeks probe on abuse claims

Britney Spears' father, James Spears has asked the court overseeing his daughter's conservatorship to investigate her statements to a judge last week on the court's control of her medical treatment and personal life, which she called overly restrictive and abusive.

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Navya calls Amitabh Bachchan ‘the coolest'

Amitabh Bachchan, who is an avid social media user, treated his followers with a dashing throwback on Wednesday. The veteran actor posted a picture of him dressed in a stylish leather jacket and denims while riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle. “… riding a Harley is a world of its own,” Big B had captioned the moment. Navya Naveli Nanda was quick to react to the cool click and tagged her grandfather as “the coolest”.

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Mira gets a special treat from Ananya Panday

Mira Rajput is a true-blue foodie and often shares glimpses of her mouth-watering delicacies on her Instagram account. However Wednesday was different as the star wife was treated with goodies from Anaya Panday, who is rumoured to be dating Shahid Kapoor’s brother Ishaan Khatter. Mira posted an Insta story which featured delicious looking cinnamon rolls and thanked Anaya for the midnight dessert.

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Kangana Ranaut ditches her usual saree style

Kangana Ranaut has often embraced a saree for her airport outings but on Wednesday, the actress traded her desi avatar for a more contemporary look. Dishing out a Barbie vibe Kangana was dressed head-to-toe in pink! Her oversized sunglasses and a pink sling played the perfect accessories to her glamorous ensemble. After he passport formalities were sorted, Kangana Ranaut was heading to Budapest for the shoot of her action entertainer ‘Dhaakad’.

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Naseeruddin Shah Health Update: पत्नी रत्ना पाठक शाह ने बताया कैसी है एक्टर की हालत, जाने डिटेल्स

अभिनेता नसीरुद्दीन शाह (Naseeruddin Shah) को न‍िमोन‍िया की वजह से मुंबई के खार स्‍थ‍ित ह‍िंदूजा अस्‍पताल में भर्ती कराया गया हैं. स्‍पताल में पत्‍नी रत्‍ना पाठक शाह और बच्‍चे उनके साथ हैं. अब रत्ना ने नसीरुद्दीन शाह का हेल्थ अपडेट दिया है.

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National Doctor’s Day 2021: बॉलीवुड स्टार्स का कोरोना महामारी के सच्चे हीरो को सलाम

Doctor's Day, 1st July 2021: सोनू सूद (Sonu Sood), सोनाक्षी सिन्हा (Sonakshi Sinha) ,श्रुति हसन (Shruti Haasan) से लेकर शिल्पा शेट्टी (Shilpa Shetty) जैसे बॉलीवुड स्टार्स ने देश भर के डॉक्टरों के लिए आभार जताया है. देश के महान डॉक्टर बिधान चंद्र रॉय के जन्मदिन और पुण्यतिथि पर हर साल 1 जुलाई को नेशनल डॉक्टर्स डे (National Doctor’s Day) मनाया जाता है.

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अभिषेक बच्चन ने अपनी PICS का बनाया मीम, फिर सोशल मीडिया पर बांटा ज्ञान

अभिषेक बच्‍चन (Abhishek Bachchan) ने हाल ही में एक क्रिएटिव मीम शेयर (Abhishek Bachchan shares meme) किया है. ये मीम उन्होंने अपनी ही तस्वीर पर बनाया है, जो अब खूब वायरल हो रहा है. इस मीम के साथ उन्होंने सोशल मीडिया पर ज्ञाम भी लोगों को बांटा है.

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अमिताभ बच्चन की नातिन नव्या नवेली नंदा के साथ रिलेशनशिप पर खुलकर बोले मीजान जाफरी, कही ये बात

जावेद जाफरी के बेटे मीजान जाफरी (Meezaan Jafferi) अमिताभ बच्चन की नातिन नव्या नवेली नंदा (Navya Naveli Nanda) के साथ रिलेशनशिप की खबरों को लेकर भी सुर्खियों में छाए रहते हैं. ऐसे में मीजान ने अपने और नव्या के रिलेशनशिप को लेकर बयान दिया है.

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जाह्नवी कपूर-खुशी कपूर की जिम में हो गई लड़ाई, फिर ऐसे लिया बदला! वीडियो वायरल

जाह्नवी कपूर (Janhvi Kapoor) और उनकी छोटी बहन खुशी कपूर (Khushi Kapoor) का एक वीडियो तेजी से वायरल हो रहा है, जिसमें दोनों बहनें जिम में पसीना बहाने के बाद लड़ती दिखाई दे रही हैं.

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PICS: अनुष्का शर्मा-विराट कोहली के लंदन टूर की खूबसूरत तस्वीरें, बेटी वामिका भी हैं साथ

अनुष्का शर्मा (Anushka Sharma) और विराट कोहली जून के पहले हफ्ते में अपनी बेटी वामिका के साथ लंदन गए थे. अनुष्का अपनी बेटी को पपराज़ी से बचाते हुए एयरपोर्ट पर देखी गईं. टूर के दौरान एक्ट्रेस ने इंस्टाग्राम पर कई खूबसूरत तस्वीरें शेयर की.

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Hansika Motwani's ethnic looks

Hansika Motwani's ethnic looks that are perfect for the wedding season

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US court overturns actor Bill Cosby's conviction

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court announced on Wednesday that it has overturned on appeal actor and comedian Bill Cosby's 2018 sexual assault conviction.

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Iconic on-screen looks of Kareena Kapoor

10 iconic on screen looks of Kareena Kapoor Khan

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Raj Kaushal's death: Celebs pay their last respect

Mandira Bedi's husband Raj Kaushal passed away on Wednesday morning after suffering a heart attack. Several celebs like Ashish Chowdhry, Ronit Roy, Dino Morea and other TV personalities attended his funeral in the morning.

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Entertainment News Live Updates: करीना कपूर के बॉलीवुड में पूरे हुए 21 साल, अभिषेक बच्‍चन ने मीम बनाकर दिया ज्ञान

Entertainment News, 1 July Live Updates: एंटरटेनमेंट जगत में आज काफी कुछ खास है. एंटरटेनमेंट लाइव ब्लॉग के जरिए जानिए फिल्म, टीवी, बॉलीवुड, हॉलीवुड, भोजपुरी समेत मनोरंजन जगत से जुड़ी आज की बड़ी खबरों के अपडेट्स.

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HBD: रिया चक्रवर्ती का जीवन भर के लिए सुशांत के साथ जुड़ गया नाम, मोस्ट डिजायरेबल वोमेन हैं एक्ट्रेस

रिया चक्रवर्ती (Rhea Chakraborty) 1 जुलाई 1992 को बेंगलुरू में पैदा हुई थीं. एमटीवी इंडिया (MTV India) की वीजे के रुप में अपना करियर शुरू करने वाली रिया, सुशांत सिंह राजपूत की आत्महत्या के बाद अचानक देश-दुनिया की सुर्खियों में छा गईं.

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Tollywood stars dazzle in monochrome pictures

From Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna to Pawan Kalyan and Pooja Hegde, take a look at monochrome pictures of Tollywood actors.

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Anupam wishes Naseeruddin a speedy recovery

Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher wished Naseeruddin Shah a quick recovery after the latter was hospitalised a few days ago for pneumonia. He is currently undergoing treatment in Mumbai's Hinduja Hospital.

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फरहान अख्तर बोले- 'फिल्म ‘तूफान’ में मुक्केबाज का कैरेक्टर निभाने में मुझे बहुत खुशी मिली'

डोंगरी की सड़कों के अजीज अली उर्फ अज्जू भाई नाम के एक गुंडे के एक इंस्पायरिंग स्पोर्ट्स ड्रामा के तौर पर प्रचारित ‘तूफान’ (Toofan) मुक्केबाजी की पृष्ठभूमि पर बनी फिल्म है और यह इसके मुख्य किरदार के असफल होने और शानदार वापसी की कहानी बयां करती है.

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Dilip Kumar Health Updates: जानिए, कैसी है अब दिलीप कुमार की तबीयत?

दिलीप कुमार (Dilip Kumar) को एक महीने के अंदर बीते मंगलवार को दूसरी बार मुंबई के हिंदुजा अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया गया.

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PHOTOS: राज कौशल के अंतिम संस्कार के बाद रोहित रॉय, मौनी रॉय सहित कई सेलेब्स पहुंचे मंदिरा बेदी के घर

मंदिरा बेदी (Mandira Bedi) के पति और ‘शादी का लड्डू’ और ‘प्यार में कभी-कभी’ जैसी फिल्मों के निर्देशक राज कौशल (Raj Kaushal) का बुधवार तड़के दिल का दौरा पड़ने से निधन हो गया. अंतिम संस्कार के बाद भी रोहित रॉय सहित कई सेलेब्स मंदिरा के घर जाते देखे गए.

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Underrated English TV shows for your binge list

10 underrated English TV shows to put on your binge list

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Dongri to Dubai, Farhan Akhtar's series on Dawood Ibrahim, to resume shooting after monsoon?

Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s production venture Dongri To Dubai will chronicle the life of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and adapted from Hussain Zaidi’s book "Dongri to Dubai: Six Decades" of the Mumbai Mafia, has been constantly hitting the roadblock since the time the shooting began.

Dongri to Dubai, Farhan Akhtar's series on Dawood Ibrahim, to resume shooting after monsoon?

Featuring Avinash Tiwary, Kay Kay Menon, Jitin Gulati, Amyra Dastur, and Kritika Kamra and directed by Shujaat Saudagar, the show went on the floor just before the pandemic wreaked havoc. In mid-May 2020 the show’s set at Madh island Mumbai was demolished as it was unused during the lockdown period. The makers finally reconstructed the set in January 2021, seven months after they pulled it down due to a pandemic. But in March, the director tested positive for Coronavirus forcing the entire cast and crew to go under isolation.

It is now heard that the shooting will begin only after the monsoons. A source reveals, “The set which was dismantled at Madh island was rebuilt at the same place in January and it still remains. Around 40 days of shooting are remaining which will be shot only after the rainy season. Despite the permission given by the Maharashtra government to resume shooting by following the SOP (standard operating procedures), the makers have decided to wait and watch as they do not want to take any chances this time around and stall the shooting again."

The source further reveals that there are some really crucial sequences that remain to be shot, “These are important scenes which were kept on hold. There are some crowd sequences that need to be shot which are being planned as the makers do not want anyone to contract the virus again. There is also a segment of Dubai that is remaining. The makers are contemplating whether to shoot it here or take a limited crew to Dubai and shoot it there."

ALSO READ: Only 18 days to go for the release of Farhan Akhtar’s Toofaan and no signs of any promotions as yet



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No OTT for Vijay Deverakonda’s Hindi debut

There is a buzz in Bollywood’s corridors that Karan Johar and Dharma Productions are negotiating with a major OTT platform for the streaming rights of Liger, Vijay Deverekonda’s Bollywood debut film.

No OTT for Vijay Deverakonda’s Hindi debut

False! A source very close to the development told me.

“There is no way Vijay’s debut will go digital. Karan Johar has made the Telugu star a promise that his Bollywood debut would be no less than spectacular. Liger would release only in theatres and on the same level and volume of theatres and screens as Akshay Kumar’s Sooryavanshi,” a source close to Karan Johar informs me.

It’s not as though Karan Johar is opposed to digital releases. “He is all for it. But content for OTT from Dharma would be very different from the big-screen projects. So no, Liger won’t be released on the streaming platforms although the amount being offered by the digital platform is what a Shah Rukh Khan or Salman Khan film would normally get.”

In Liger, Deverakonda turns into a full-fledged action star. He plays a mixed martial artiste who is out to avenge the wrong done to his family.

Also Read: Vijay Deverakonda says Liger will collect more than Rs. 200 crores at the box office while busting rumours of its OTT release



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Bellbottom can be another Rs. 100 crore grosser for Akshay Kumar, feels trade; but terms and conditions apply

The release of the much awaited film, Bellbottom, is less than a month away. Two weeks ago, the makers of the Akshay Kumar starrer announced that the action thriller would release in cinemas on July 27. The announcement happened at a time when the Covid-19 cases were steadily reducing. The Maharashtra government had announced that those cities and districts that fall under Level 1 and Level 2 will be permitted to open cinemas. Other states too seemed to be relaxing restrictions. Hence, it was expected that almost everything will open up by July 27. Sadly, in the last 10 days, the news surrounding the Delta Plus variant has made the governments cautious. The Maharashtra government has done away with Level 1 and Level 2 and reintroduced certain curbs. The trade, industry and fans are now wondering if enough cinemas would be open by July 27 to release Bellbottom.

Possible box office outcome of Bellbottom

We asked trade experts what they feel about its potential at the box office, provided all cinemas are open across India, at 50% occupancy. Akshaye Rathi, film exhibitor and distributor, says, “If all India is open at 50% occupancy and every screen where it deserves to be played plays the film, then I think the scope is terrific. Subject to the film releasing across all theatres and how the film is, Bellbottom certainly has the potential to do over Rs. 100 crore.”

Girish Johar, producer and film business analyst, in agreement, says, “If all India opens at 50% and the situation is a bit more normal, then it definitely has the potential to do another century for Akshay Kumar. Bellbottom after all is looking very promising, sleek and upmarket-ish.”

Trade analyst Atul Mohan observes, “It’s a big film, starring Akshay Kumar. His last film Laxmii (2020) continues to get good numbers on satellite. Bellbottom, moreover, gives a feel of Airlift (2016) and Baby (2015), and Akshay hasn’t been in this space for sometime. And it should be patriotic. And down South, we saw how some films worked big time recently. Toh log Bellbottom dekhne jaa sakte hai.”

At present, cinemas are permitted to open in Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana. Assuming theatres are open only in these states on July 27, will it be feasible to release Bellbottom? Trade analyst Taran Adarsh says, “If Mumbai and its suburbs are not open, how would they release the film? It’ll be difficult.” Akshaye Rathi also agrees, “Business will be limited if the prevailing situation continues.”

Mumbai, Delhi-NCR and Uttar Pradesh: huge contributors to the domestic box office

Mumbai and its satellite cities along with Delhi-NCR and Uttar Pradesh contribute a major chunk of business in today’s times. And these regions aren’t open yet. Akshaye Rathi remarks, “Mumbai, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and East Punjab in all contribute 50%.” Taran Adarsh meanwhile estimates that “almost 60% of business comes from Mumbai and its satellite cities, Pune and Delhi-NCR. Delhi-NCR belt is a huge contributor because of the density of multiplexes. The business gets curtailed if these two territories don’t open. Then the producers will have to rethink. They perhaps are planning what to do next or perhaps, they’ll be clueless. The question will be best answered by them.”

Girish Johar also confirms that these places contribute massively. Atul Mohan states, “Mumbai, Delhi-NCR and UP are the biggest markets. The rest of the states contribute but not much. The maximum business happens in Mumbai, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. And if this belt is not open, toh fir release karke matlab hi nahi banta.” Girish Johar adds, “If cinemas in Maharashtra, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana are not open, then the business will be severely affected.”

Will multiplexes agree to the OTT window rule?

The other challenge in front of Bellbottom makers is to convince exhibitors to let them arrive early on Amazon Prime. Pre-pandemic, the multiplex chains were adamant that producers can release their films on OTT only 8 weeks after theatrical release. Off late, they have softened their stand and allowed Roohi (2021) to release on Netflix within 4 weeks. Even Mumbai Saga (2021) and Saina (2021) arrived early. But in the case of Bellbottom, there are reports that the makers want to arrive early, within 20 days on OTT. This decision hasn’t gone down well with the multiplex chains.

On this, Akshaye Rathi opines, “There has not been any united call taken by any exhibition sector. Each cinema and each multiplex chain will decide on its own, whether they are okay with a shorter window than normal. If that’s the case, it needs to be seen what kind of benefit in commercial terms is being offered to the exhibitors etc. If the producers are expecting something exceptional after the way cinemas have bled, then some incentive would also have to be provided to the exhibitors. The exhibition sector needs to set the right precedent and not give in to any irrational demands.”

Girish Johar states, “It’s a catch 22 situation. The makers have unveiled the release date. The hope is that the four-week window between theatrical and OTT is not breached. The moment it is breached, every producer would demand the same. It’s a very difficult situation honestly for cinemas because if they open, they’ll need to decide whether or not to play or whether they should stick to their stand.”

Taran Adarsh says, “Ideally, there should be a sufficient gap. The multiplexes and the producers will need to sit across the table and sort it out. A 2 or 3-week gap between theatrical and digital holds no value. Why would viewers spend money in a cinema hall when they have a subscription to a particular OTT platform and they know the film will be out on it in a fortnight or 20 days? So if the gap is sufficient, then I think that it’ll be a win-win situation for the producers, exhibitors and also for the OTT platform.” He adds, “I think 4 weeks is the minimum gap.”

Girish Johar also agrees that “the business will be affected if it comes on OTT within 4 weeks.” He exults, “The situation needs to be analysed first. Will Bellbottom be allowed to have a 1500-2000 screen release? Or are the makers getting to release only in say 30, or 40 or 50 screens due to Covid restrictions in most parts of India? For the latter situation, the multiplexes would rather not play the film as it won’t be practical. This will also give them a chance to show the world that they are sticking to their four-week rule. But if Bellbottom manages to get a wide release and a chain like PVR can release it in 500 screens, then the multiplex owner would think ‘Chalo film laga dete hai. At least mera business roll toh ho raha hai. Kuch log toh aa rahe hai’. They might remove the shows once it’s out on digital.”

Atul Mohan meanwhile says, “The multiplexes need to change with the times. The need of the hour is such that they need to relax the window. Those who want to see the film would not wait for the OTT premiere and instead, rush to watch it in cinemas. Those who are not interested would anyway watch the film whenever it arrives on digital. So theatrically, Bellbottom can still do well.”

Bellbottom can be another Rs. 100 crore grosser for Akshay Kumar, feels trade; but terms and conditions apply

Should Bellbottom release on July 27?

Amidst the uncertainty, is it fair for Bellbottom to release on July 27? Or should it be pushed ahead? Akshaye Rathi says, “Right now, all we can do is hope and pray for the best. There’s a degree of uncertainty because of the Delta Plus variant. I am hopeful, especially after reading about studies that the two vaccines available in India – Covishield and Covaxin – are effective against the variant. So hopefully, things will be under control and businesses should resume soon.”

Taran Adarsh tells, “I am sure the producer must be wondering what steps they take - whether they should postpone or stick to the date. I am sure there’ll be clarity in this regard by the first week of July. But when you have announced that your film is going to release on July 27, then you have to begin your promotions. But how do you do that? Should they begin and then stop, in case things don’t go as planned as it happened in the case of Sooryavanshi last year and even Thalaivi in the recent past? So it’s a wait and watch situation right now as to how things unfold in July.”

Girish Johar states, “It all depends on the pace of vaccination. Maharashtra has been at the forefront as it has vaccinated more than 3 crore people. It also depends on consumer confidence. The problem is that ICMR guidelines are quite strict when it comes to indoor activities in air-conditioned environments. That’s why the state governments are allowing cinema halls at the very last to restart.” As for Atul Mohan, he says, “The situation is critical. If the cases increase, then it’ll be difficult for the film to make it to cinemas.”

The future won’t be as gloomy

However, the trade experts feel that things are sure to get better for the cinema business. Akshaye Rathi makes an observation, “Just today I was out at a restaurant. The number of people out there clearly showed the pent up demand among consumers, for any and every avenue of outdoor recreation. It has given me a lot of confidence that when cinemas do open up and a big-ticket film releases, people will throng to the theatres, thus ensuring good numbers at the box office. It’s only a matter of time. Once the whole scenario around the third wave and Delta Plus variant settles and big-ticket movies start releasing, there will be a storm at the box office.”

Girish Johar specifically speaks about Bellbottom, “They can score overseas. It seems to be an overseas friendly film as its look is that of a high-end film. And the foreign markets in the USA, UAE, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand etc are open. So Bellbottom has an advantage. And hopefully, if Delhi and Mumbai open up by July 27, fir toh makers ke liye sone pe suhaga ho jaayega.” Taran Adarsh also admitted that looking at overseas business, one can hope that things will improve in India in the future.

Atul Mohan signs off with a very interesting argument, “Compared to last year, the situation is a little better now due to the vaccination. People are slowly getting used to going out to public places. However, the fear is still there, especially over going to cinemas. Cinema kahin na kahin culprit lagne laga hai. Restaurants are riskier as you are touching the plates and cutlery served to you by the staff. In cinemas, you can walk in using contactless technology, sit on your seat, watch the film and leave. In restaurants, you are even removing your mask. Andar se kaun kaise khaana prepare kar ke la raha hai, iske baare mein kisi ko koi idea nahi hai. I am not trying to defame the F&B industry but it’s important to draw comparisons. The way cinemas have been treated, it is giving out an impression that theatres bahut khatarnaak jagah hai.

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Akshay Kumar and Bell Bottom team gets an offer of additional Rs. 30 crores from Amazon Prime Video for an early OTT premiere

Bollywood Hungama had exclusively informed our readers that Akshay Kumar and the team of Bell Bottom have decided to opt for an early premiere on Amazon Prime Video. In our scoop, we revealed that Bell Bottom will premiere on the digital world within 3 weeks of its release date in the theatres. The newsbreak created a stir in the trade and as expected the multiplex association decided to revolt against the strategy of early OTT premiere.

Akshay Kumar and Bell Bottom team gets an offer of additional Rs. 30 crores from Amazon Prime Video for an early OTT premiere

According to trade sources, the multiplex owners had decided to raise their concerns on the premiere in such a short timeframe on OTT. And now we have another scoop. A highly placed source has informed us that the team of Bell Bottom has received an offer of a premium pricing from Amazon Prime Video if they decide on an early premiere. "If the film premieres within 3 weeks of release, Amazon Prime Video will pay the Bell Bottom team an additional Rs. 30 crores over and above their signed deal [the conventional premiere pattern of 6 to 8 weeks]," the source informed Bollywood Hungama.

This is a big amount for the team of Bell Bottom, as the theatrical revenues are expected to be low given the pandemic scenario. It's the magnitude of money that's too lucrative for them to reject and hence, they have more or less zeroed in on this release plan. As it is, the film would do miniscule business post the 2 week run given the current pandemic. So it's better to grab the additional Rs. 30 crores and make it a win and win scenario for producers. Even exhibitors would get some fresh content to screen," the source explained.

While through this, the producers are in the plus making profits, the exhibition sector is divided as everyone in the industry is discounting the fact that the exhibition sector has been the worst hit in the pandemic. "While it's a profitable move for producers, the exhibitors might lose out on the audience. Why would anyone risk to watch a film in theatres if it's available for free in less than 20 days? The single screens are bleeding and such a move will hamper their business further in the longer run. Short OTT window would mean faster death of single screens, as it would open up another avenue for producers to mint money. Today, it's Bell Bottom, tomorrow, it could be anyone else."

Also Read: Multiplex Associations at loggerheads with the producers of Akshay Kumar’s Bell Bottom over digital release plan



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जब धर्मेंद्र नशे में रात भर करते रहे ऋषिकेश मुखर्जी को फोन,‘आनंद’ में करना चाहते थे काम

ऋषिकेश मुखर्जी (Hrishikesh Mukherjee) की फिल्म ‘आनंद’ (Anand) में राजेश खन्ना (Rajesh Khanna) और अमिताभ बच्चन (Amitabh Bachchan) ने अपनी शानदार अदायगी से लोगों का दिल जीत लिया. यह फिल्म आज भी सिनेप्रेमियों दिल में खास जगह रखती है. इस फिल्म को लेकर धर्मेंद्र (Dharmendra) एक बार नाराज हो गए थे.

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मंदिरा बेदी के पति राज कौशल का निधन, दिल का दौरा पड़ने से हुई मौत

मंदिरा बेदी (Mandira Bedi) के पति राज कौशल (Raj Kaushal Passes Away) का आज सुबह निधन हो गया. रिपोर्ट्स की माने तो उनका निधन दिल का दौरा पड़ने से हुआ है.

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Britney Spears to end conservatorship

Samuel D. Ingham III, the court-appointed lawyer for the pop icon, has prepared legal documents to terminate the conservatorship. The same has reportedly been confirmed by members of various media outlets on and off social media.

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Renee Sen: I love Shah Rukh Khan sir

In an exclusive interview with ETimes, Sushmita Sen's daughter Renee Sen opens up about being a Bollywood buff, looking up to Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra and more.

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Mandira Bedi's husband Raj Kaushal passes away due to heart attack 

Actor and presenter Mandira Bedi, popularly known for her performance in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, has met with tragic news. The actress' husband Raj Kaushal breathed his last on June 30 as he succumbed to a heart attack.

Mandira Bedi's husband Raj Kaushal passes away due to heart attack 

Director Onir, who worked with Raj Kaushal on My Brother… Nikhil, informed everyone about this tragic news. Sharing a picture of Kaushal, Onir tweeted, “Gone too soon. We lost Film maker and Producer @rajkaushal1 this morning. Very Sad. He was one of the producers of my first film #MyBrotherNikhil. One of those few who believed in our vision and supported us. Prayers for his soul."

Raj Kaushal directed three films in his career including Anthony Kaun Hai (2006), Shaadi Ka Laddoo (2004), and Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi (1999). He also co-produced My Brother… Nikhil (2005), Shaadi Ka Laddoo (2004), and Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi (1999).

Mandira Bedi tied the knot with Raj Kaushal on 14 February 1999. The couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy Vir, in June 20211. In October 2020, they adopted a girl of 4 years and named her Tara Bedi Kaushal.

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Movies Live Blog: Priyanka visits Rock and Roll Hall of Fame



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Hrithik Roshan reacts to ‘Krrish 4’ plot

Hrithik Roshan starrer ‘Krrish 4’ is a much-awaited film, which has been in the making since several years now. The actor’s super hero avatar is loved by fans and while they wait for the fourth installment, a netizen wrote a rough plotline of what the film can be about. The Twitter user stated that he wrote the story in under 5 minutes and revealed that ‘Krrish 4’ can be thrilling family revenge drama starring Naseeruddin Shah and Priyanka Chopra as Hrithik Roshan’s wife. The internet user earned some appreciation from Hrithik Roshan who applauded the narrative and wrote, “Imagination 100”.

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Sophie-Joe FINALLY share wedding photos

Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas clocked two years of marital bliss by sharing some never-before-seen photos from their wedding.

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Taapsee doesn’t miss Kangana on Twitter

Last Month Kangana Ranaut hit headlines when her Twitter account was suspended permanently after repeated violations. During her short stint on the micro-blogging site, Kangana often engaged in a war of words with Taapsee Pannu, calling her a ‘sasti copy’.

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कंगना रनौत ने पासपोर्ट रिन्यू होने के बाद शेयर की हंसती हुई तस्वीर, जल्द शुरू करेंगी 'धाकड़' की शूटिंग

कंगना रनौत (Kangana Ranaut) ने बीती रात फैंस को बताया की उनका पासपोर्ट रिन्यू हो गया है. बीते कुछ दिनों से कंगना रनौत पासपोर्ट के रिन्यू न होने के चलते चर्चा में थीं, लेकिन अब उनका पासपोर्ट रिव्यू हो गया है.

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Ahmed Khan begins the schedule of Heropanti 2

Choreographer-turned-director Ahmed Khan is back on the set and prepping for the next few schedules of his film ‘Heropanti 2’. Right now, Ahmed is overseeing the set that is under construction at Royal Palms in Goregaon. He says, “Keeping in mind the present government rules, I am going to shoot the film in small schedules so that after every fourth day the unit is tested before the next schedule starts.”

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Gal Gadot welcomes third baby girl Daniella

Gal Gadot was blessed with a baby girl on Tuesday. The actress took to Instagram to share a post as she welcomed her third baby girl Daniella. She captioned the post, "My sweet family. I couldn’t be more grateful and happy (and tired) we are all so excited to welcome Daniella into our family. I’m sending all of you love and health. GG."

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Actresses and their wet saree looks

Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Katrina Kaif: Actresses who set the monsoon on fire with their wet saree looks

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Tiger's suggestion on how to get perfect jawline

Actor Tiger Shroff on Tuesday unleashed his humorous side as he conducted an interactive session with his fans. The actor answered several questions with a dash of humour on Instagram Story.

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Priyanka visits Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Priyanka Chopra took to Instagram to share pictures as she visited the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with her mother Madhu Chopra. For the outing, the actress wore a floral print maroon dress and teamed with high heels.

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10 adorable family pics of Allu Arjun

Telugu star Allu Arjun's family pictures are always trending on the internet and are a delight for his fans. Here are 10 adorable picture of the actor and his family.

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Actresses who made storybook princesses believable

Princesses are stories from books but these actresses portrayed it so well that now we believe that they can be true.

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10 times Rakul Singh rocked chic looks

Rakul Preet Singh has an impeccable sense of style. Here's taking a look at some of her most casual and chic looks.

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Arpita: From Safe-chic To Offbeat-elegant

Let's take a look at Arpita Chatterjee's wardrobe for some cool fashion trends.

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Monday, June 28, 2021

High Court disposes of Kangana Ranaut’s passport renewal plea as application needs corrections 

The Bombay High Court on June 28 disposed of Kangana Ranaut's plea seeking to renew her passport after authorities told her application needs some corrections. The Passport Authority's counsel also assured that it would decide her application expeditiously.

High Court disposes of Kangana Ranaut’s passport renewal plea as application needs corrections 

According to Live Law India, "A bench of Justices SS Shinde and Revati Mohite Dere specifically constituted to adjudicate the issue heard Kangana's petition. Additional Solicitor General Anil Singh for the Passport Authority submitted that Kangana's renewal application doesn't mention correct facts. He said only FIRs were pending against the actor, not 'criminal cases,' as wrongly stated by her in her passport application. The ASG further said that the Passport Authority is willing to consider her passport renewal application in accordance with the Passport Act/rules/ procedure, expeditiously, if her advocate was willing to make a statement in the regard."

Last year, casting director Munawar Ali Sayyed filed a complaint alleging Kangana Ranaut and Rangoli Chandel tried to create a communal divide. The FIR was registered for offences punishable under Sections 153 A, 295 A, 124 A r/w 34 of IPC. According to Live Law India, the casting director referred "to instances wherein Kangana and Rangoli's tweets were allegedly communal. Her tweets on the lynching of Hindu Sadhus at Palghar, calling the BMC "Babur Sena" after her office was demolished, claiming that she is the first person to make a movie on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Rani Laxmi bai of Jhansi in an "Islam dominated industry", blaming Jamaatis for spreading Coronavirus etc are cited by the complainant alleging that Kangana tried to create hatred and communal tensions between Hindus and Muslims deliberately." Since then the sisters have moved Bombay High Court to quash the FIRs which was opposed by Sayyed.

On the professional front, Kangana Ranaut is geared up for her upcoming film Thalaivi, directed by A. L. Vijay.

ALSO READ: Kangana Ranaut moves Bombay High Court against authority’s objection to renew passport



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​BTS' Butter breaks Aerosmith's 23 yr record

"What is happening?" asked BTS in an official Twitter post, after it was confirmed that their hit summer single, 'Butter' has maintained its hold over the number 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.

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Best looks from Aishwarya's Cannes wardrobe

Best looks from Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Cannes wardrobe

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