Here's why rakul preet singh and jackky bhagnani changed their wedding venue from abroad to india

Actor Rakul Preet Singh and actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani are all set to take their relationship to the next level by getting married in February. It was recently reported that the couple will be marrying on February 22 in Goa. Now, a Pinkvilla report states that the couple had originally planned a wedding abroad, but had to make a last-minute decision to shift the location to India. 

Why Jaccky and Rakul shifted their wedding venue

According to the Pinkvilla report, Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani had initially planned a destination wedding in the Middle East A source revealed, "Rakul and Jacky had initially planned for their wedding to take place in the Middle East. After nearly six months of meticulous planning, everything was pretty much in order. However, following the call from the Indian PM in December, urging rich and influential families to choose India as the venue for their big life events, Rakul and Jackky reconsidered their original plans and relocated the wedding to India.”

The source also added that this change of plans occurred in mid-December. It meant a complete reset of plans and arrangements, which involved the destination, and accommodations.

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Earlier this month, the couple was spotted offering prayers at the Ram Mandir’s replica rath in Mumbai. After the visit, Rakul and Jackky also shared a joint post on their Instagram handles. While Rakul was in a traditional pastel green attire, Jackky was in a yellow kurta pyjama. Jackky captioned the video, “Mesmerised with the Ram Mandir Replica Rath. Peaceful and divine…”

As per a Hindustan Times report, the wedding will be an intimate affair which will have their close friends from the Hindi as well as South industry in attendance. A source said in the same report, “They are closely looking over the decor and theme. One thing is certain that it will be close to who they are as individuals, with everything reflecting their personality.”

Aha's bhamakalapam 2 produced by dream farmers teaser out now! premieres on february 16th

Bhamakalapam 2 headlined by versatile actress Priyamani created lot of intrigue with recently released first look. Today aha has unveiled an enthralling and striking teaser of its Original ‘Bhamakalapam 2,' igniting anticipation with thrilling elements in a grand launch event.

In this teaser, Priyamani reprises her role as Anupama, an innocent-looking housewife poised to embark on a thrilling heist adventure alongside her partner, played by Sharanya. It kicks off with Anupama, a culinary expert with a penchant for gossip, promising her husband that she won't meddle in others' affairs as they move to a new home.

 "Anupama ane Nenu, Pakkana Valla vishayallo thaladurchanu ani, Naa Pani Nenu chesukuntu Prasanthanga vuntanani" maata istunnanu. We see the brutal killing while she takes her oath.

However, her promises crumble as she unwittingly becomes entangled in a colossal mess tied to a major heist. As the couple settles into their new house, Anupama finds herself navigating the complexities of the biggest heist, leading to a thrilling narrative. The teaser, punctuated with snappy dialogues and dynamic action sequences, hints at a heist adventure that promises the perfect blend of entertainment.

The clever use of flashy cuts keeps viewers on the edge, setting the stage for a captivating story. The teaser concludes with the highly anticipated release date, adding to the excitement. Priyamani and Saranya Pradeep's timing ensures laughter amidst the suspenseful heist, while key characters like Sharanya, Raghu Mukharjee, Brahmaji, and others add depth to the narrative.

Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of emotions, as this intriguing heist adventure promises to captivate audiences from start to finish. The film stars Priyamani in the lead role, supported by Seerat Kapoor, Sharanya, Raghu Mukharjee, Brahmaji & others. The film premiers in aha on February 16th.

The film is being produced by Dream Farmers, An association of Bapineedu & Sudheer Edara in collaboration with Aha Studios. The film stars Priyamani in the lead role, supportes by Seerat Kapoor, Sharanya,Raghu Mukharjee, Brahmaji & others. The film is directed by Abhimanyu Tadimeti.

Bhamakalapam 1 wad direct-to-OTT crime thriller, in which Priyamani was a YouTube sensation culinary expert called Anupama Mohan, with a nose for gossip. The film impressed movie enthusiasts and patrons on Telugu people's favourite OTT Platform aha. It garnered more than 4 Million views on the streaming platform, making it biggest success.

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Hrithik roshan reacts to mixed reactions of fighter: 'it is siddharth anand's conviction'

Hrithik Roshan is basking in the success of his latest release Fighter. Directed by Siddharth Anand, Fighter stars the actor as Patty aka Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania in the film. In a new interview with Film Companion, Hrithik opened up about the mixed reviews of the film regarding its politics and said that he does not mind them because it is his director Siddharth Anand’s “conviction”. 

'As an actor I do not cross any lines'

Hrithik said: “I would like to believe that my fans and my audience who come to watch my films are a bit more evolved and they would not need lines like these. That is a weight that I bear. As an actor I do not cross any lines. At the same time I admire that Sid (Siddharth Anand) is a very, very headstrong filmmaker. It is his conviction. Sometimes you see somebody that convinced and it kind of breaks your heart to power down and say no. I also bear the weight of that because finally it is my face. But I am very, very happy that it has landed as entertainment and nothing more than that. I am really relieved about that. Having said that, I still bear the weight."

Hrithik on choosing roles

In the same interview, Hrithik also talked about choosing scripts. "If your mission is stardom, and your mission is running that business, and you have that shop that people are liking and you keep selling what they like... That's also okay. I don't enjoy that, I feel suffocated. I think it comes down to why you are doing what you are doing. Why are you doing movies? What are you getting out of it? Is it for money? Then, go ahead man. There are no rules. You are earning the bread for yourself and your family. You go out and you sell yourself and do what it takes. I respect that. But once that need is satisfied... did you still want more? It has got to stop. You have to know what kind of life do you want to live and what is the cost of living that life. I always had that desire in me to find depth, because if you are not finding that what are you doing?"

Fighter also stars Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover and Akshay Oberoi among the lead cast. It was released on January 25, ahead of the extended Republic Day weekend.

Ananya pandey's stunning all-black look in off-shoulder corset top and chic maxi skirt raises the fashion bar: watch

Ananya Pandey recently graced the Lakme product launch event in Mumbai and made heads turn with her glamorous look in an all-black outfit. The Gen Z actress is a true fashionista who is always setting fashion trends like a pro. Whether it's a sartorial sari or a chic pantsuit, Ananya can pull off any look to perfection. After owning the ramp at the Paris Fashion Week, the diva is back in the city and scoring fashion goals with every appearance. Whenever she steps out, Ananya makes sure to grab attention with her incredible fashion sense and undeniable beauty. She is quite active on social media and her glam Insta-diaries are a treasure trove of style inspiration for all her followers. Ananya's latest look oozing chic vibes is no exception and is sure to leave you in awe. Scroll down to take fashion notes! 

Ananya Pandey stuns in black corset top and maxi skirt

Ananya's pictures and videos from the event quickly went viral on social media, garnering tons of likes and comments from her adoring followers who couldn't stop gushing over her look. In the post, Ananya can be seen looking like a glam doll in a trendy black ensemble. Her chic outfit features an off-the-shoulder corset-style top with a sweetheart neckline, infinity bust detailing with shimmer trims and a body-con fit. She paired it with a maxi-length skirt with a captivating side slit and a body-hugging fit that accentuated her gorgeous curves. Let's take a moment to admire her mesmerising appearance.

In terms of accessories, Ananya kept it minimal to let her outfit shine, styling her look with just a sleek diamond necklace adorning her neck, chunky silver rings on her fingers, and a pair of black stiletto high heels. Her glam make-up included nude eyeshadow, winged eyeliner, mascaraed lashes, darkened eyebrows, blushed cheeks, luminous highlighter, dewy base and light pink lipstick. She styled her lush locks into soft curls and left them open at the centre, falling beautifully down her shoulders and completing her dreamy look.

Kriti kharbanda and pulkit samrat hint at engagement; couple spotted flaunting matching rings

The couple Kriti Kharbanda and Pulkit Samrat had been dating for a while. With their adorable posts, these two never fail to set relationship goals and win over fans with their chemistry. Ever since the couple made their relationship official, fans have had one question for the couple: when will they be married? However, the couple surprised everyone today by sharing their roka photos. 

Kriti Kharbanda and Pulkit Samrat’s roka ceremony

The couple appears to have recently gotten engaged in the presence of their friends and family based on several pictures of them that have appeared online.

In the pictures, Pulkit is seen hugging a happy Kriti while they pose with their loved ones. Alert online users noticed that the two of them were wearing similar rings, leading some to speculate that these might be their official engagement rings.

The actress looks stunning in the photos wearing a peach-colored netted dupatta draped over a royal blue Anarkali dress with a golden border. She wore her hair loose and accessorized with golden mojdi. In contrast, Pulkit looked sharp wearing a white kurta with black floral motifs.

In those photos, the couple appeared extremely happy. The couple is posing with their friends and relatives in the first photo. We can see their rings up close in the following picture. The couple is once again seen smiling as they joyfully pose for pictures with their loved ones in the final one. However, the couple hasn't spoken officially about their Roka.

Pulkit Samrat's projects

Pulkit was recently seen in the film, Fukrey 3, which is the third installment in the franchise. The ensemble cast of Fukrey 3 also included Pankaj Tripathi, Richa Chadha, Varun Sharma, and Manjot Singh. The film was directed by Mrigdeep Singh Lamba. 

Kriti Kharbanda's projects

Kriti Kharbanda is now preparing for her role alongside Sunny Singh in the neo-noir comic tragedy Risky Romeo, which is directed by Abir Sengupta. The last time the actress was seen, she costarred with well-known actor Vikrant Massey in the romantic comedy 14 Phere.

Munawar faruqui gets a grand welcome from thousands of fans in mumbai's dongri after winning bigg boss 17. watch

Comedian Munawar Faruqui, the winner of the 17th season of Bigg Boss, got a grand welcome by thousands of his fans at Dongri in Mumbai. Taking to Instagram on Monday, a paparazzo account shared a video of Munawar in Dongri.

Munawar visits Dongri

In the clip, Munawar opened the sunroof of his car and stood there. As a sea of the crowd gathered around his car, he was seen lifting his trophy. The reality show winner also gestured at them to cheer for him.

People tried to shake his hands, click pictures and greet him. Munawar also folded his hands, thanking the fans for their support. For meeting his fans, he wore a grey T-shirt, a beige jacket and denims.

Munawar's post after winning show

Earlier, Munawar took to Instagram and shared a picture while posing with the coveted trophy and Bigg Boss 17 host Salman Khan. He wrote, "Bohot bohot shukriya janta. Aapke pyaar aur support ke liye aakhir kar trophy Dongri aa hi gayi (A lot of thanks, people. With your love and support, the trophy finally reached Dongri)."

He also added, "Special thanks to Bade Bhai (big brother) @beingsalmankhan Sir for all your guidance. Saari #munawarkijanta aur #munawarkewarrior ka dil se shukriya #Karliya. (Thanks to #munawarkijanta and #munawarkewarrior from the bottom of my heart). We have done it."

Munawar on his win

While addressing the media, after he was announced as the winner of the show, Munawar had said, "...I am very happy and thankful. I am fortunate to have such a fan following...I always remember my parents during the sad and happy times..." He was declared the winner and Abhishek Kumar was the first runner-up. Munawar took home the coveted trophy and cash prize of ₹50 lakh.

Munawar in Bigg Boss 17

Munawar was one of the most popular contestants of the 17th season of the Colors show. He hogged the limelight ever since he entered the Bigg Boss house. However, his game backfired soon, and he faced several hurdles, mainly when Ayesha Khan entered the show making some serious allegations against him.

Ayesha blamed him for cheating on her, making false promises, and proposing to another girl for marriage. His game hit rock bottom but he managed to stand tall. Before Bigg Boss 17, Munawar gained popularity after winning reality show Lock Upp.

Fighter review and release highlights: hrithik roshan, deepika padukone's action film wows rakesh roshan and fans alike

Fighter review live: Director Siddharth Anand, at a recent promotional event for Fighter, said it was 'not that easy to convince' Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone to show their abs in the film. He admitted they were a little reluctant, but looked 'gorgeous' on screen.

Fighter review live: Hrithik Roshan with girlfriend Saba Azad, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, and more celebs attended Fighter's screening in Mumbai on Thursday. Deepika also posed for pictures with paparazzi. The lead cast was in Delhi yesterday, when Shah Rukh Khan and others were spotted at a special screening in Mumbai.

Fighter review: Actor Sonam Kapoor took to her Instagram Stories on Thursday and shared a still of her father Anil Kapoor from the movie. She wrote, “Rocky has taken the flight!” She also tagged Anil and said Fighter is in cinemas now.

Fighter review: Amid rave reviews, director Siddharth Anand posted on X, “Made IN INDIA hai yeh. Garv se! (tiranga emoji).” He previously said that comparisons with Top Gun are a ‘compliment’ because they made Fighter on a miniscule budget compared to the Tom Cruise-starrer.

Fighter review: Reactions for Fighter have been pouring in. Fans are also praising the chemistry between Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone in their first film together. One fan said, "I love the chemistry between Hrithik and Deepika. It is killer".

Fighter review: Box office estimates of the Siddharth Anand directorial are here, and according to a report by Sacnilk.com, Fighter may collect in the range of ₹25 crore on its first day. 

Fighter review: The release of Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone-starrer Fighter is currently suspended in the UAE as well, after it was reported to have been banned in all Gulf countries.

Fighter review: She shared a couple of notes on Instagram Stories on Thursday. About Hrithik, she wrote, "How can I not be in awe of you? It’s exhilarating to see you breathe life in every frame by displaying a whirlwind of emotions bringing the perfect blend of strength and vulnerability to Patty (his Fighter character)."

Fighter review: The film's screenings are being attended by members of fan clubs in different parts of the country on its first day.

Fighter review: Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone's action film keeps you invested and engaged to a point that you barely focus on the loopholes. 

Fighter review live: Actor Hrithik Roshan was joined by girlfriend Saba Azad at special screening of Fighter as the film released across the country.

Fighter review live: Deepika Padukone arrives for a special screening of Fighter. She was in a beige and white look.

Fighter review live: Details of Fighter day 1 Hindi (IMAX 3D) occupancy in theaters have been reported by Sacnilk.com. The morning shows had 28.67 percent occupancy.

Fighter review live: This film's advance booking for day 2 is here. As per a report by Sacnilk.com, Fighter sold 1.85 lakh tickets for day 2 and earned roughly ₹5.9 crore nett in India for it.

Fighter review live: Deepika Padukone joined Hrithik Roshan for Fighter promotions recently. Here's what they said about working with each other for the first time. 

Fighter review live: Director Siddharth Anand has addressed the first reactions to Fighter, and said that comparisons to Hollywood film franchise Top Gun starring Tom Cruise were 'inevitable’, while also adding that the audience needs to treat Indian films with more ‘respect.’ 

Fighter review live: Fans have taken to X and are making 'Fighter First Day First Show' trend on the platform. One wrote about Fighter, "All time blockbuster." Other are praising the film's 'impressive' action sequences.

Fighter review live: One wrote, "Deepika Padukone's impressive feat of flying an aircraft onscreen truly underscores her status as India's best actress. Learning to fly a chopper is a testament to her versatility and dedication. Admiration and love for you, Deepika!"

Fighter review live: According to a report by Sacnilk.com, Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone-starrer Fighter may collect in the range of ₹25 crore nett on its first day in India. 

Fighter review live: Deepika Padukone reacted as actor Ayushmann Khurrana danced with his daughter to Fighter song Sher Khul Gaye. She wrote with their video on Instagram Stories, "Gosh! This little one has got some serious swag!"

Fighter review live: As per Girish Johar, film trade analyst, Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone-starrer Fighter has been denied release in all Gulf countries, except UAE, as of now.

Fighter review live: In new videos, moviegoers can be seen breaking into a dance at a theatre in Mumbai as Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan's Fighter song Sher Khul Gaye played on screen.

Fighter review live: Deepika Padukone recently talked about her experience, while filming for Fighter at Tezpur Air Force Station in Assam. Deepika lived in staff quarters, played badminton while working on the film in Tezpur.

Fighter review live: One X user tweeted, "Fighter 1st half is total insanity (fire emoji). Barring a couple of forced internal interactions of rival commanders, everything about Fighter is absolutely amazing so far."

Fighter review live: A look at some Hollywood films with cool aerial stunts, including movies from Tom Cruise's Top Gun franchise. Read full story

Fighter review live: Hrithik Roshan's ex-wife Sussanne Khan took to Instagram Stories to share her Fighter review on Thursday after watching the film at a special screening on Wednesday. She wrote, "Big congratulations... fabulous mega movie!"

Fighter review live: Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone give it their all in an intense air battle over Kashmir. The film has primarily been shot at air bases in India with real Sukhois, Indian fighter planes. Watch Fighter trailer to know more about the film.

Fighter review live: The CBFC reportedly demanded two cuts in Fighter, starring Hrithik Roshan-Deepika Padukone. The film is set to release on January 25. Reacting to which, filmmaker Siddharth Anand said there are certain guidelines that the censor board operates on and one needs to to accept that.

Fighter review live: A fan watching the film shared a clip on X, and wrote, "Deepika Padukone flying aircraft speaks volumes about her being the no. 1 actress of India; indeed Deepika learned how to fly a chopper!"

Fighter review live: One of the Fighter movie reviews on X (Formerly Twitter) read, "Those who are waiting to make fun of Fighter jet sequences by comparing it to Top Gun: Maverick will be mighty disappointed. TERRIFIC results the makers have achieved in a fraction of a budget compared to Top Gun."

Fighter review live: Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone posed together at a special screening of Fighter in Delhi for IAF officers. Director Siddharth Anand and actor Anil Kapoor were also present at the screening, which was held at a theatre in Chanakyapuri.

Fighter review live: Fighter is expected to perform well at the domestic box office on its opening day. This film's advance booking for day 1 was shared by Sacnilk.com – with 27.9 lakh tickets sold, the film will likely earn ₹8.4 crore nett in India.

One tweeted, "Why this film Fighter was not released in Tamil and Telugu. We are eagerly waiting to watch this movie in our language with family at theatres. Very disappointed." Others compared Fighter with Drishyam 2.

A day before Fighter's release, a special screening was organised. From Shah Rukh Khan to Hrithik's girlfriend Saba Azad and his ex-wife Sussanne Khan rooting for his film, many were snapped by the paparazzi. 

One tweeted, "Just watched Fighter... star power, style, scale, soul, substance and surprises. what an EXPERIENCE. Siddharth Anand visuals, action scenes are beyond imagination, performance of Hrithik Roshan is just spectacular..."

Siddharth Anand recently defended the Fighter trailer, and said his film stands against terrorism. He clarified the action movie was not 'jingoistic' or against Pakistan, as was alleged by some Pakistani actors. 

As Fighter releases in theatres worldwide on Thursday, here's a look at all the details we know so far about the Siddharth Anand directorial. 

Hrithik Roshan's father, filmmaker Rakesh Roshan shared his Fighter review on Thursday. He tweeted, "Watched… Fighter the best Hrithik the best. Deepika the best. Anil the best. Sid (Siddharth Anand) the bestest. SALUTE to all."

Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone's fans have been tweeting about the film, sharing clips from the action film and calling it 'mega blockbuster' already.

There's bad news for Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone's fans living in Gulf countries. Fighter has been denied release in all Gulf countries except UAE as of now. 

Shah Rukh Khan made a superstar entry at Fighter's special screening in Mumbai on Wednesday night. He arrived in his Rolls Royce, accompanied by security and police.

Fans have been sharing glimpses of watching Fighter's early morning shows. The hashtag 'Fighter First Day First Show ' is also trending on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted on Thursday, "Siddharth Anand scores a hat-trick… aerial combat, drama, emotions and patriotism, Fighter is a KING-SIZED ENTERTAINER..."

Hrithik Roshan's Fighter releases in theatres on January 25. according to the report by Sacnilk.com, Fighter may collect in the range of ₹25 crore on its first day. 

Oscars 2024: our predictions for who should and will win this year

The biggest entertainment awards on the planet are back this year for more thrills, spills, and excitement. The Academy Awards 2024 promises plenty of drama yet again, with social media already in meltdown over Barbie director Greta Gerwig and lead star Margot Robbie’s omission from their respective categories. The other half of the Barbenheimer cultural phenomenon, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, is the odds-on favourite to sweep several awards. Despite Gerwig being overlooked this year for Best Director, it is a landmark year for female filmmakers. Point of fact, this happens to be the first time in Oscars history that the Academy has nominated three films helmed by women for Best Picture – Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, Celine Song’s Past Lives, and Justine Triet’s Anatomy of a Fall. Today’s List Hai Toh Hit Hai podcast will feature our predictions for who will and who should win the Oscars this year.

Best Picture

Should win - Past Lives

Will win - Oppenheimer

Not many filmmakers have managed to release a masterpiece on their directorial debuts that has garnered widespread acclaim. Much like Orson Welles with Citizen Kane and Quentin Tarantino with Reservoir Dogs on their respective debuts, Celine Song has delivered a compelling film about lost love and self-discovery. We believe Past Lives should win the Oscar for Best Picture ahead of the popular choice Oppenheimer.

While the Christopher Nolan film is certainly one of the best films in recent years, it is not the acclaimed auteur’s best work. However, we get the feeling that the Academy would feel compelled to finally recognise Nolan’s achievements after snubbing him for nearly two decades by presenting Best Picture to Oppenheimer.

Nominees

American Fiction (Ben LeClair, Nikos Karamigios, Cord Jefferson and Jermaine Johnson, Producers)

Anatomy of a Fall (Marie-Ange Luciani and David Thion, Producers)

Barbie (David Heyman, Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Robbie Brenner, Producers)

The Holdovers (Mark Johnson, Producer)

Killers of the Flower Moon (Dan Friedkin, Bradley Thomas, Martin Scorsese and Daniel Lupi, Producers)

Maestro (Bradley Cooper, Steven Spielberg, Fred Berner, Amy Durning and Kristie Macosko Krieger, Producers)

Oppenheimer (Emma Thomas, Charles Roven and Christopher Nolan, Producers)

Past Lives (David Hinojosa, Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler, Producers)

Poor Things (Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone, Producers)

The Zone of Interest (James Wilson, Producer)

Best Director

Should  win - Justine Triet (Anatomy of a Fall) Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer)

Will win -  Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer)

Our pick to win Best Director this year is Justine Triet for helming the remarkable legal drama Anatomy of a Fall. If Triet becomes successful in her bid for an Oscar for Best Director, she will become only the fourth woman in history to achieve this feat – following the footsteps of Kathryn Bigelow, Chloé Zhao, and Jane Campion.

It seems almost a foregone conclusion that Oppenheimer will win Best Picture, and Nolan will take home Best Director.

Nominees

Justine Triet (Anatomy of a Fall)

Martin Scorsese (Killers of the Flower Moon)

Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer)

Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things)

Jonathan Glazer (The Zone of Interest)

Best Actress

Should win - Carey Mulligan (Maestro)/Emma Stone (Poor Things)

Will win - Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon)

The Best Actress category is one of the most tightly contested this year. And we are split between Carey Mulligan for Maestro, in yet another riveting performance, and Emma Stone for her captivating performance in Yorgos Lanthimos’ sci-fi comedy Poor Things.

There was another powerful acting performance last year, by Lily Gladstone in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon. It wouldn’t be surprising if the Academy decided to recognise her breakthrough performance by awarding her Best Actress.

Nominees

Annette Bening (Nyad)

Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon)

Sandra Hüller (Anatomy of a Fall)

Carey Mulligan (Maestro)

Emma Stone (Poor Things)

Best Actor

Should and will win -Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer)

Cillian Murphy is the clear favourite to who should and will win this year’s Best Actor. The criminally underrated Irish actor, who is best known for his collaborations with Nolan, and for playing the lead as Tommy Shelby in the hit British crime drama series Peaky Blinders, could finally be recognised as the best in the business.

Nominees

Bradley Cooper (Maestro)

Colman Domingo (Rustin)

Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers)

Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer)

Jeffrey Wright (American Fiction)

Best Supporting Actor

Should and will win - Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer)

While Barbie star Ryan Gosling deserves far more recognition for his roles in films such as Blue Valentine, Drive, and First Man, his role as Ken is outstanding. However, Robert Downey Jr. delivered his career-best performance in Oppenheimer as Lewis Strauss and is the clear favourite to win the award.

Nominees
Sterling K. Brown (American Fiction)

Robert De Niro (Killers of the Flower Moon)

Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer)

Ryan Gosling (Barbie)

Mark Ruffalo (Poor Things)

Best Supporting Actress

Should and will win - Danielle Brooks (The Color Purple)

In yet another tough category, which is Best Supporting Actress, Danielle Brooks, who plays Sofia in the period musical drama The Color Purple is our pick of who should win the award. It also seems likely that the Academy could also be in favour of awarding Best Supporting Actress to Brooks.

Nominees

Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer)

Danielle Brooks (The Color Purple)

America Ferrera (Barbie)

Jodie Foster (Nyad)

Da’Vine Joy Randolph (The Holdovers)

Best Adapted Screenplay

Should win - Poor Things (Screenplay by Tony McNamara)

Will Win - Oppenheimer (Written for the screen by Christopher Nolan)

Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things, which is adapted from Alasdair Gray’s 1992 novel, has garnered significant acclaim. Writer Tony McNamara has managed to find the right balance between book and cinema for his screenplay, and is therefore our pick for Best Adapted Screenplay.

The Academy might however present the award to Christopher Nolan for his adaptation of the 2005 biography American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin.

Nominees

American Fiction (Written for the screen by Cord Jefferson)

Barbie (Written by Greta Gerwig & Noah Baumbach)

Oppenheimer (Written for the screen by Christopher Nolan)

Poor Things (Screenplay by Tony McNamara)

The Zone of Interest (Written by Jonathan Glazer)

Best Original Screenplay

Should win - Past Lives (Written by Celine Song)

Will Win - Anatomy of a Fall (Screenplay by Justine Triet and Arthur Harari)

Past Lives filmmaker Celine Song has reportedly taken incidents from her life for Past Lives. She has successfully crafted a script worthy of an Oscar.

However, we believe Justine Triet and Arthur Harari’s screenplay for Anatomy of Fall will be the Academy’s pick for Best Original Screenplay.

Nominees

Anatomy of a Fall (Screenplay by Justine Triet and Arthur Harari)

The Holdovers (Written by David Hemingson)

Maestro (Written by Bradley Cooper & Josh Singer)

May December (Screenplay by Samy Burch; Story by Samy Burch & Alex Mechanik)

Past Lives (Written by Celine Song)

Best Animated Feature

Should win - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and Amy Pascal)

Will win - The Boy and the Heron (Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki)

One would assume that Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse would be the Academy’s pick to win Best Animated Feature this year, considering it is a superior film to its predecessor which won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2019.

Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron could, however, play spoilsport to the Spider-Verse franchise by piping it to the coveted award.

Nominees

The Boy and the Heron (Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki)

Elemental (Peter Sohn and Denise Ream)

Nimona (Nick Bruno, Troy Quane, Karen Ryan and Julie Zackary)

Robot Dreams (Pablo Berger, Ibon Cormenzana, Ignasi Estapé and Sandra Tapia Díaz)

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and Amy Pascal)

Best Visual Effects

Should win - Godzilla: Minus One (Takashi Yamazaki, Kiyoko Shibuya, Masaki Takahashi and Tatsuji Nojima)

Will Win -  Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning, Part One (Alex Wuttke, Simone Coco, Jeff Sutherland and Neil Corbould)

The Japanese ‘kaiju’ film Godzilla: Minus One will be studied by special effects coordinators for years to come. It is simply astounding how the action film managed to produce visually stunning frames for just $15 million, which is a fraction of most Hollywood productions. We believe it is the ideal film to win Best Visual Effects.

Godzilla: Minus One could be overlooked in favour of Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning, Part One – owing to the Hollywood blockbuster being blessed with a much bigger team and an eye-watering budget.

Nominees

The Creator (Jay Cooper, Ian Comley, Andrew Roberts and Neil Corbould)

Godzilla: Minus One (Takashi Yamazaki, Kiyoko Shibuya, Masaki Takahashi and Tatsuji Nojima)

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (Stephane Ceretti, Alexis Wajsbrot, Guy Williams and Theo Bialek)

Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning, Part One (Alex Wuttke, Simone Coco, Jeff Sutherland and Neil Corbould)

Napoleon (Charley Henley, Luc-Ewen Martin-Fenouillet, Simone Coco and Neil Corbould)

Best Original Score

Will and should win - Oppenheimer (Ludwig Göransson

Swedish composer Ludwig Göransson's first collaboration with Nolan was in the film Tenet, and with the duo's extraordinary success with Oppenheimer, they could be working together in future releases. The renowned musician is our clear favourite for Best Original Score.

Best International Feature Film

Should win - Society of the Snow (Spain)

Will win - The Zone of Interest (United Kingdom)

The Netflix Spanish film Society of the Snow is a riveting survival thriller film based on the 1972 Andes flight disaster. The acclaimed film is our pick for Best International Feature.

The Oscar could be awarded to yet another strong contender in this category. Titled The Zone of Interest, the film backed by A24, about a former Nazi officer trying to build a new life with his family next to the Auschwitz concentration camp, could bag top honours this year.

Nominees

Io Capitano (Italy)

Perfect Days (Japan)

Society of the Snow (Spain)

The Teacher’s Lounge (Germany)

The Zone of Interest (United Kingdom)

Well that's all we got for this Oscar predictions podcast, until the next episode its your host Nikhil signing out.

Pushpa 2 release is not postponed; the makers of allu arjun’s film quash rumours with a major update

Allu Arjun won the hearts of audiences with his stellar performance as the titular character Pushpa Raj, in the 2021 blockbuster Pushpa: The Rise. The Telugu superstar actor also won the National Film Award for Best Actor, for his performance in the Sukumar directorial. As you may know, the actor-director is now set to make a comeback to the big screens, with the much-awaited second installment of the franchise. The movie, which has been titled Pushpa 2: The Rule, is slated to release in August 2024.

Meanwhile, recently it was rumoured that the release of Pushpa 2 might get delayed further, due to some unexpected technical issues. However, the makers of the Allu Arjun-starrer have now put an end to all specualtions, with a recent official update.

Pushpa 2 release is NOT postponed

The makers of the upcoming Sukumar directorial, Mythri Movie Makers recently took to their official social media handles and dropped a special poster. In the post, the production banner confirmed that there is no change in the release date of Pushpa 2: The Rule. “200 DAYS for Pushpa Raj to begin his RULE... #Pushpa2TheRule Grand Release Worldwide on 15th AUG 2024... #PushpaKaRulein200Days,” reads the X (formerly Twitter post of the production banner.

As expected, the diehard fans of Allu Arjun and Telugu cinema audiences, who were quite disappointed with the rumours of the film getting postponed to December, are now relieved. For the uninitiated, the makers have slammed the speculations on Pushpa 2 getting postponed, 3 times earlier. However, the rumours kept resurfacing despite the team’s frequent attempts to clear the air.

All about Pushpa 2

While considering the humongous hype surrounding the Pushpa sequel and Allu Arjun’s frequently growing fan base, it is evident that the Sukumar directorial is set to break some major box office records in Indian cinema. The movie, which is releasing on August 15, 2024, as an Independence Day special release, is set to hit the big screens in five languages including Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi.

The prominent faces of Pushpa, including Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna, and others are reprising their respective roles in Pushpa 2: The Rule. Devi Sri Prasad is composing songs and the original score for the project. The Allu Arjun-starrer is set to stream on the renowned OTT platform Netflix, after completing its theatrical run.

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Filmfare awards 2024 full list of winners: alia bhatt is best actress, ranbir kapoor best actor, 12th fail best film

Filmfare Awards 2024 full winners list: The 69th edition of the popular gala took place on Sunday in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The event featured hosting by Karan Johar, and performances by Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Kartik Aaryan among others. 

Here's the full nominations and winners list:

Best Film (Popular)

12th Fail--Winner

Jawan

OMG 2

Pathaan

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

Best Film (Critics)

12th Fail

Bheed

Faraaz

Joram--Winner

Sam Bahadur

Three Of Us

Zwigato

Best Director

Amir Rai (OMG 2)

Atlee (Jawan)

Karan Johar (Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani)

Sandeep Reddy Vanga (Animal)

Siddharth Anand (Pathaan)

Vidhu Vinod Chopra (12th Fail)--Winner

Best Actor In A Leading Role

Ranbir Kapoor (Animal)--Winner

Ranveer Singh (Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani)

Shah Rukh Khan (Dunki)

Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan)

Sunny Deol (Gadar 2)

Vicky Kaushal (Sam Bahadur)

Best Actor (Critics)

Abhishek Bachchan (Ghoomer)

Jaideep Ahlawat (Three Of Us)

Manoj Bajpayee (Joram)

Pankaj Tripathi (Omg 2)

Rajkummar Rao (Bheed)

Vicky Kaushal (Sam Bahadur)

Vikrant Massey (12th Fail)--Winner

Best Actor In A Leading Role (Female)

Alia Bhatt (Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani)--Winner

Bhumi Pednekar (Thank You For Coming)

Deepika Padukone (Pathaan)

Kiara Advani (Satyaprem Ki Katha)

Rani Mukerji (Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway)

Taapsee Pannu (Dunki)

Best Actress Critics

Deepti Naval (Goldfish)

Fatima Sana Shaikh (Dhak Dhak)

Rani Mukerji (Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway)-Winner

Saiyami Kher (Ghoomer)

Shahana Goswami (Zwigato)

Shefali Shah (Three Of Us)-Winner

Best Actor In A Supporting Role (Male)

Aditya Rawal (Faraaz)

Anil Kapoor (Animal)

Bobby Deol (Animal)

Emraan Hashmi (Tiger 3)

Tota Roy Chowdhury (Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani)

Vicky Kaushal (Dunki)--Winner

Best Actress In A Supporting Role

Jaya Bachchan (Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani)

Ratna Pathak Shah (Dhak Dhak)

Shabana Azmi (Ghoomer)

Shabana Azmi (Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani)--Winner

Triptii Dimri (Animal)

Yami Gautam (OMG 2)

Best Lyrics

Amitabh Bhattacharya (Tere Vaaste- Zara Hatke Zara Bachke)- Winner

Amitabh Bhattacharya (Tum Kya Mile- Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani)

Gulzar (Itni Si Baat- Sam Bahadur)

Javed Akhtar (Nikle The Kabhi Hum Ghar Se- Dunki)

Kumaar (Chaleya- Jawan)

Siddharth- Garima (Satranga- Animal)

Swanand Kirkire And Ip Singh (Lutt Putt Gaya- Dunki)

Best Music Album

Animal(Pritam, Vishal Mishra, Manan Bhardwaj, Shreyas Puranik, Jaani, Bhupinder Babbal, Ashim Kemson, Harshwardhan Rameshwar, Gurinder Seagal)-Winner

Dunki (Pritam)

Jawan (Anirudh Ravichander)

Pathaan (Vishal And Shekhar)

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (Pritam)

Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar(Pritam)

Zara Hatke Zara Bachke (Sachin- Jigar)

Best Playback Singer (Male)

Arijit Singh (Lutt Putt Gaya- Dunki)

Arijit Singh (Satranga- Animal)

Bhupinder Babbal (Arjan Vailly- Animal)-Winner

Shahid Mallya (Kudmayi- Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani)

Sonu Nigam (Nikle The Kabhi Hum Ghar Se- Dunki)

Varun Jain, Sachin- Jigar, Shadab Faridi, Altamash Faridi (Tere Waaste Falak- Zara Hatke Zara Bachke)

Best Playback Singer (Female)

Deepthi Suresh (Aararaari Raaro- Jawan)

Jonita Gandhi (Hey Fikar- 8 A.M. Metro)

Shilpa Rao (Besharam Rang- Pathaan)-Winner

Shilpa Rao (Chaleya- Jawan)

Shreya Ghoshal (Tum Kya Mile-Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani)

Shreya Ghoshal (Ve Kamleya- Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani)

Best Story

Winner – Amit Rai (OMG 2)

Anubhav Sinha (Bheed)

Atlee (Jawan)

Devashish Makhija (Joram)

Ishita Moitra, Shashank Khaitan And Sumit Roy (Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani)

Karan Shrikant Sharma (Satyaprem Ki Katha)

Parijat Joshi and Tarun Dudeja (Dhak Dhak)

Siddharth Anand (Pathaan)

Best Screenplay

Winner – Vidhu Vinod Chopra (12th Fail)

Amit Rai (OMG 2)

Ishita Moitra, Shashank Khaitan And Sumit Roy (Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani)

Omkar Achyut Barve, Arpita Chatterjee And Avinash Arun Dhaware (Three Of Us)

Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Pranay Reddy Vanga And Suresh Bandaru (Animal)

Shridhar Raghavan (Pathaan)

Best Dialogue

Winner – Ishita Moitra (Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani)

Abbas Tyrewala (Pathaan)

Amit Rai (OMG 2)

Sumit Arora (Jawan)

Varun Grover, Shoaib Zulfi Nazeer (Three Of Us)

Vidhu Vinod Chopra (12th Fail)