Here we bring you all the fresh news from the world of Bollywood, so read on to know what your favourite stars are up to.
Want to surpass audience expectation: Actor Gulshan Devaiah
Actor Gulshan Devaiah, who is preparing for his 'bad guy' role in the third instalment of Vidyut Jammwal starrer Commando, feels artistes should always surprise audience.
"There are certain expectations with franchises such as Commando 3," the 40-year-old Hunterrr actor said in a statement.
"Besides giving the audience what they expect, I intend to give them something more." This is not the first time that Gulshan is playing a negative character, he has earlier played the antagonist in Shaitaan and Hate Story.
Talking about his experience of Commando 3, Gulshan said, "It was fun to be undergoing this process and trying new creative ways with my co-actors. I'm working with many of them for the first time, including Vidyut.
"The team is taking the story forward and coming up with something new as to what an action franchise can be in terms of storytelling and characters, based in current times with a commercial mass appeal."
Gulshan also shared that director Aditya Datt has given him freedom to essay his role in his own way.
"I'm trying to bring in my own creative interpretation of what a modern antagonist is. The makers did not have restriction and have given me the liberty to bring out the character in my own way.
"I've done all the research and have been preparing for the film for the past two months," he said.
The Commando series was introduced in 2011 with Commando: A One Man Army. The second one was Commando 2: The Black Money Trail. Producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah has backed the franchise.
Shruti Haasan performs in London for the first time
Actress-singer Shruti Haasan was happy to perform in London for the first time, and says she is planning more "music focused gigs internationally".
"It feels incredible to be back on stage performing. I have done a few shows in the last year but now the effort is to do more music focused gigs internationally, London being the start point," Shruti said in a statement.
She performed on Monday at a trendy NED Hotel as part of their New Music Monday -- a weekly showcase of new and emerging music acts and artists. The evening was organised by PowerStudio which is run by Benny D, a producer who has worked with the likes of Boy George, Kylie Minogue, The Killers, Lily Allen, Robbie Williams, Stormzy and Depeche Mode.
"I have been working on a significant and distinctive number of collaborations along with my original singles. The set at The Ned had a unique and interesting style which combines the contemporary elements of the West with the magic of The East and seeing the response we have already received for it is just fantastic. I have lots more in store on the music front which will unfold as the year progresses," she added.
According to a source, Shruti has also been working on an EP with some producers in London, which is due to release in 2019.
Shruti will return to India later this week and resume her shoot for Mahesh Manjrekar's next.
Indian women will relate to 'Cheater Mohan': Kanika Kapoor
Singer Kanika Kapoor says modern-day Indian women will relate to her song "Cheater Mohan".
"'Cheater Mohan' is a song that I would personally love to hear as an audience on a fun night out," Kanika said in a statement.
In the song, "Cheater Mohan" calls out heartbreakers and troublemakers, but with quirky lyrics and in a fun way.
"The lyrics are quite interesting and I do feel the modern-day Indian women will relate to it. We've all encountered these situations at different phases in our life and we wanted to capture that essence and package it into a peppy, vibrant and very enjoyable party song,” she added.
Kanika is known for hit tracks like "Baby doll", "Chittiyaan kalaiyaan", "Desi look", "Nachan farrate" and "Da da dasse".
Salman inaugurates special children's centre in Jaipur on Tuesday
Well-known Bollywood actor Salman Khan will officially inaugurate "Umang" -- a centre for special children -- in Jaipur on Tuesday, said an official on Monday.
After unveiling the plaque, he will meet the children and see the services provided by the centre for rehabilitating them, said Trustee of Umang and former Rajasthan Tourism Minister Bina Kak.
The actor will also meet the citizens of Jaipur who have been supporting the centre and its work, according to her.
Kak said that Khan, better known as "Bhai" in Bollywood, will also inaugurate a shop housing various products, which are made by the children and have been put up for sale.
The cine star has been in touch with Umang children in the past also and they have a huge affection for him.
Later, in the evening the Dabangg star will attend a programme at Amara Auditorium in Jagatpura. The event will feature dance performances by the children of Umang, who have been trained by well-known choreographer Shiamak Davar.
Salman Khan will also be honouring donors of the institute. He is also likely to participate in a dance medley based on various songs from his films.
Rajkummar Rao introduces 'Made In China' characters
Actor Rajkummar Rao introduced his and actress Mouni Roy's characters in the forthcoming film Made In China.
Rajkummar on Monday shared his photograph in a striped shirt and Mouni's in green sari.
He captioned the image: "Meet Raghu and Rukmini. This Independence Day be independent! 'Made In China' on August 15, 2019! Mark your calendars!"
The upcoming film is a hilarious take on a struggling Gujarati businessman and the bizarre journey he undertakes to become a successful entrepreneur.
The film also stars Boman Irani and will hit the screens on Independence Day next year. It is being produced by Dinesh Vijan under the banner of Maddock Films.
Varun, Anushka signed as ambassadors of Skill India Campaign
Actors Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharma have been signed on to promote and endorse the Skill India Mission, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The actors through their film Sui Dhaaga - Made in India are saluting India's entrepreneurs and skilled workforce, especially homegrown artisans, craftspeople and weavers.
The film highlights the untapped potential of India's talented craftsmen and skilled workers at the grassroot level and the challenges and issues faced by them.
Varun and Anushka, the star cast of the film, have partnered with Skill India and will dedicate time to promote India's skilled talent and their fine work by engaging with them in different parts of the country.
"Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharma, through this unique film Sui Dhaaga - Made in India, are bringing to focus the incredible skills and talent of our homegrown artisan and craftsmen community," Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said in a statement.
"I wish this endorsement by both actors encourages and influences the youth to take up skill training and earn a better livelihood for themselves and help us in creating the New India envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Pradhan added.
Led by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Skill India aims to standardise vocational training -- both new-age and traditional skills, and helps in the creation of the latest infrastructure, ensures industry partnerships to extend technology support to make the youth more employable and assists in creating opportunities of employment for the youth of the country.
Varun, who plays a tailor named Mauji, also said, "Our Prime Minister Modi has displayed incredible vision and genuine foresight in aiming to organise, skill, train and give financial support and backing to our craftsmen, artisans and similar workmen. We are proud to be promoting this campaign that we feel extremely close to like our movie Sui Dhaaga that celebrates self-reliance and entrepreneurship."
To this, Anushka, who plays his wife and embroiderer Mamta, added, "Skill India Campaign reflects the government's determination to include and support the talented skilled force of the country. While making Sui Dhaaga, we came across so many stories of talented, skilled crafts people and artisans who don't get a fair chance to showcase their talents."
The film, directed by Sharat Katariya, is set to release on 28 September.
Rekha, Imtiaz Ali, Nawazuddin Siddiqui attend special screening of 'Manto'
Bollywood celebrities including Rekha, Imtiaz Ali, Deepti Naval, Shabana Azmi and others attended a special screening of the film Manto starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui as the Indo-Pakistani, Urdu author Saadat Hasan Manto.
Manto is creating a lot of buzz among the audience since its trailer release. Makers of the film hosted the special screening on Monday here.
The other attendants were Shaad Ali, Rasika Dugal, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Mita Vashisht, Ila Arun, Aahana Kumra, Prateik Babbar, Ali Fazal, Rahul Bose, Ajit Andhare, Ishita Chauhan, Isha Koppikar, Sonali Kulkarni, Resul Pookutty, Jim Sarbh, Vikramaditya Motwane, Lillete Dubey, Mukesh Chhabra, Sobhita Dhulipala and Shaan.
Directed by Nandita Das, Manto is based on the 1940's post-Independence period of India. It is produced by HP Studios, Filmstoc, and Viacom 18 Motion Pictures.
Besides Nawazuddin in the title character, the movie also stars Tahir Raj Bhasin as the 40's Bollywood superstar Shyam Chadda and Rasika Dugal as Manto's wife, Safia.
The film premiered at this year's Cannes Film Festival and will release in Indian theatres on 21 September.
Varun, Anushka work in textile factory for film
Actors Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharma worked in a textile factory in Faridabad for the forthcoming film Sui Dhaaga - Made in India.
To become a self-reliant tailor Mauji and his embroiderer wife Mamta, Varun and Anushka shot in the outskirts of Delhi at a real textile factory to get authentic visuals of how small scale businesses operate and how textile workers from small towns work in factories.
"We have tried to keep Sui Dhaaga as authentic to real life as possible. We lived the life of Mauji and Mamta for this film and this journey took us to work in an actual clothing factory in Faridabad," Anushka said in a statement.
"We shot there for four days with real workers who tirelessly work day and night to produce outstanding pieces of garments. We learnt how to operate the machines from them which was very helpful," she added.
Varun shared that the factory in Faridabad was a perfect location to shoot.
"The equipment and machinery looked genuine and extremely authentic to be the place where Mauji and Mamta's first brush with a textile factory could be. To prep for our parts, we both interacted and met with all the real workers on set and exchanged notes. These people were invaluable in getting us more prepared for our characters," he added.
A film about finding love and respect through self-reliance, Sui Dhaaga - Made in India is a heart-warming story that celebrates the spirit of self-reliance.
The National Award-winning dream-team of director Sharat Katariya and producer Maneesh Sharma have come together for this Yash Raj Films' entertainer. It is set to release on 28 September.
Eros International joins hands with Kyta Productions
Film and entertainment company Eros International Media Ltd has collaborated with Kyta Productions Pvt Ltd for two films -- Vishal BhardwajsPataakha and the Hindi remake of Kannada movie Kirik Party.
Eros will team up with producers Dheeraj Wadhawan, Ajay Kapoor, Ishant Saxena, Vishal and Rekha Bhardwaj to release Pataakha in India.
Pataakha, a comedy-drama film, is about two sisters who share a difficult relationship with each other.
Based on Charan Singh Pathik's short story, the film features Sanya Malhotra, debutant Radhika Madan, Sunil Grover, Saanand Verma and Vijay Raaz in lead roles. It will open in India on 28 September.
And the yet to be titled Hindi remake of Kannada blockbuster Kirik Party is scheduled to go on the floors in October.
The film will feature Kartik Aaryan and Jacqueline Fernandez where Eros will be jointly producing with Kapoor, Dheeraj Wadhawan and Vrithika Laykar and releasing the film worldwide.
It will be directed by Abhishek Jain.
Both films boast of a very interesting pool of acting and directorial talent. The initial reactions to Pataakha are phenomenal and we are confident Vishal's dramedy will be high on entertainment," Sunil Lulla, Managing Director, Eros International Media Ltd, said in a statement.
"We are equally excited to be a part of Kirik Party and are positive audiences will embrace Abhishek Jain's interpretation of the successful Kannada hit love story."
Kapoor, Managing Director at Kyta Productions, added, "We have found great partners in Eros International, they have the capability and the distribution network to take the films to the deserved potential."
Time for Indian cinema to explode onto global stage: Ali Fazal
Actor Ali Fazal, who played one of the title roles in Stephen Frears' directorial Victoria & Abdul with veteran actor Judi Dench, feels that now is the time for Indian cinema to make its presence felt like never before on global platforms.
Would he agree that this is the time in Bollywood when most of the "outsiders" are doing phenomenally well including the actors?
They segregated people from the outside but your question is also typecasting the working class... there is no inside. It's time for Indian cinema to explode into the global stage. Talent will not be avoided," Ali told a publication in an e-mail interview.
Ali, who impressed the audience with his roles in films like 3 Idiots, Fukrey and Happy Bhag Jayegi, made his Hollywood debut with Fast and Furious 7featuring Hollywood stars like Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson.
Talking about doing diverse roles, he said, "Earlier it wasn't deliberate as I did what came my way. But yes, now I choose unpredictability as that's the key to my creative juices."
It's not just his acting career, he is also one of the fittest actors in Bollywood.
Ali is trained by Shivoham - a celebrity fitness trainer and brand ambassador of SF Health Tech, which is a new fitness equipment manufacturing brand founded by Sancket Kamdar and Varun Rode along with Shivoham.
A lot of my discipline came from CrossFit... by the man who introduced CrossFit to India - Shivoham. According to me, CrossFit uses a lot of your own body and equipment as accessories," he said.
But what does he have to say about this entire obsession with fitness that is making stars look out for roles that make them look good?
“It's obsessive in all the wrong sense. Many people forget about the fitness part and jump to the perfect cosmetic body. It's empty. I can outrun a lot of eight pack holders in Bollywood. Put them on the field or the court or the outdoor. An actor has to be ready to get into all shapes and sizes and be able to master the subject," he said.
So how does he keep himself fit during tough schedules?
“There are times I cannot, but somewhere you have to tell yourself that working out is or has to be like brushing your teeth. You cannot have clean teeth after just one day. It's part of your life," he said.
Ali is also the goodwill ambassador of Smile Train. The organisation helps children with cleft lips.
(SOURCE :IANS)
Varun Dhawan challenges Akshay Kumar for the Sui Dhaaga challenge
Varun Dhawan, who is currently busy promoting his upcoming Bollywood film Sui Dhaaga, has challenged Akshay Kumar for the Sui Dhaaga challenge, and Akshay has shared a video regarding the same.
‘Koffee with Karan’ is back
Koffee with Karan is back with a bang and this will mark the sixth season of the show. Karan Johar, the host of the programme, shared a promo of the show on his social media account. He captioned it saying ‘the story of the unafraid boy.’
Farah Khan’s throwback picture
Farah Khan recently shared an adorable picture with her mom during her Mehndi function way back in 2004 that was hosted by Suzzane Khan’s mother Zarine Khan.
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