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Fans ofKamal Haasanare elated by back-to-back updates on their matinee idol's upcoming projects. The makers of Indian 2 announced a couple of days ago that an "intro" will be revealed on November 3. Movie buffs have started guessing what the much-awaited update could be.
Lyca Productions and Red Giant Movies, which are bankrolling the film, left everyone surprised by informing them that Rajinikanth and SS Rajamouli will be revealing the update from their social media pages. Needless to say, this has left cinephiles thrilled. As if this wasn't enough, the team has now come up with more surprises.
Aamir Khan, Mohanlal and Kichcha Sudeep join hands for Kamal Haasan
Lyca has announced that Aamir Khan, Mohanlal and Kichcha Sudeep will do the honours for Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada versions of the much-awaited update. It looks like the makers have laid a proper platform to project Indian 2 as a pan Indian project.
While a few believe the "intro" could be a teaser or a short promo video, there are some who opine that it could be an impressive poster that is likely to elevate the hype associated with the big-budget movie.
Updates on KH 233 and KH 234 in the offing
Indian 2 is said to be hitting the screens in August 2024. An announcement on the exact date is awaited soon. Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Siddharth and Bobby Simha among others play pivotal roles in the movie.
Meanwhile, Kamal Haasan is now busy with the films being helmed by H Vinoth and Mani Ratnam which are tentatively known as KH 233 and KH 234 respectively. An update on these two movies is also expected in the coming days. The Ulaganayagan's birthday falls on November 7, and fans are excited to the core.
It may seem too soon for businessman Raj Kundra, better known as actor Shilpa Shetty's husband, to get a biopic made on him. But when you have the funding and a story to tell, it's always the right time to go all out. Though after watching UT 69, it seems as if only Kundra and debutant director Shahnawaz Ali saw merit in this so-called story, and decided to make a film on it. After watching the jail drama for 117 minutes, the only thing I asked myself was, 'What was this? Why was this?'
Making his debut as an actor and narrating his ordeal of spending 63 days in prison, Kundra stars in UT 69 that traces his time spent in Arthur Road Jail after his alleged involvement in a pornography scandal in 2021. While anyone would have thought that the intention behind the film was to clear Kundra's image or prove his innocence, strangely enough, the film doesn't touch upon the case at all, maybe because the matter is subjudiced. That somehow was quite a put off for a lot of people who couldn't see a point or purpose in watching a nearly 2-hour film based on someone's life in prison. We definitely needed more.
From the first scene till the last, all you get to see is the jail, the barracks and the deplorable conditions of the inmates living there. I am not denying that as a subject it could actually be a hard-hitting, but basing it on one person's journey was a bit of a hard sell.
Being a star husband, Kundra's days in prison might be of interest to someone who wishes to see if celebs are treated any differently behind the bars. And UT 69 takes that as the opportunity to discard such notions as Kundra is shown to have spent some terrible time sleeping on the floor with 245 other inmates in a barrack that has a capacity of 46 people, eating food that's not only uninviting but difficult to digest. And then making the most of 'indigestion', there are countless toilet scenes ingested in the script, and each one of them make you want to throw up at the mere sight of it. I mean, why show so many gross things to leave your audience disgusted? On top of that, trying to turn it into toilet humour with pooping and farting noises was just not cool and could have well been avoided.
That being said, yes, UT 69 is a sincere attempt at shedding light on the conditions of jails in India and lack of basic amenities for the inmates. The pain, angst, dilemma and helplessness that Kundra goes through is portrayed well and looks pretty real. His bond with other inmates, finding solace in their words and gestures, forming connections and finding a family - these portions are written well. In scenes when he gets to talk to his wife, Shilpa Shetty on weekly calls, you feel what he would have actually gone through when he didn't get to speak to his family for initial days. Then there's a time when the inmates are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi - it is one of the most beautiful scenes and moves you.
Kundra as an actor brings a balance in his performance, and while living that horror again for the cameras, he makes sure to keep it as real as possible. In fact, all other inmates in that one barrack, and the cops involved, played their parts well and made this pointless drama watchable. Though I felt the humour bit could have been mellowed down a bit because at times it appeared that the harsh realities of staying in a prison was made to look like a cakewalk, which actually is not the case.
Towards the end, there's an attempt to make the objective of the film clear which is how Kundra, after his bail, informed the Human Rights Commission about the conditions inside, and went on to set up a free legal aid team to help underprivileged families who are stuck in the legal system with family members in jail.
All said and done, UT 69 doesn't have a clear plot or a story that it wants you to understand, absorb and take back home with you. It's merely documenting Raj Kudra's account of being in jail, and the unbelievable conditions of the prison. But for that kind of an in-depth commentary, I'd rather watch a documentary on condition of Indian jails than see Raj Kundra in it as the hero.
Katrina Kaifstepped out last night to attend a beauty event in Mumbai and left her fans swooning with her mesmerizing look. The actress is currently gearing up for the release of her upcoming film 'Tiger 3' and her glamorous stills from the film are already doing the rounds on social media. After celebrating Karwa Chauth with Vicky Kaushal in a stunning red traditional saree, the actress effortlessly slipped into a chic dress that showcased her fashion prowess. Katrina may not be very active on social media, but the actress certainly knows how to grab attention with her head-turning looks. Her latest look oozing grace and glamour in a green dress is no exception and is sure to steal your heart.
Katrina Kaif stuns in a green wrap midi dress
Ever since Katrina's pictures and videos went viral on social media, her fans have been raving about her look. Her posts are getting tons of likes and comments from her adoring fans who are showering her with praise and compliments. While one fan wrote "beauty queen", several others dropped fire and heart-eyed emojis. Let's take a moment to admire her beauty.
For her show-stopping look, Katrina chose a midi dress that comes in an alluring shade of green and features a crepe fabric, a v-neckline, a wrap-effect style and a row of contouring buttons along one side that creates a beautiful hourglass shape. The bodycon fit hugs Katrina's body perfectly and accentuates her gorgeous curves. The side slit at the hem adds an extra glam factor to her stunning look. If you loved Katrina's look and were wondering about the price tag, don't worry. We have got your back. Katrina's dress is from the brand Rasario and comes with a price tag of $1,870 which is equivalent to ₹1.55 lakh. Scroll down for more details.
Katrina kept her accessories to a minimum, letting her outfit do the talking and simply styling her look with statement stud earrings and a pair of shiny stiletto heels. Her make-up look featured winged eyeliner, mascara-coated lashes, rosy cheeks, glowing highlighter and a shade of nude lipstick. With her tresses tied up in a bun, and flicks framing her face beautifully at the front, Katrina completed her enchanting look.
AfterRanveer Singh, Wamiqa Gabbi and Deepika Padukone, the latest celebrity to follow in on the 'just looking like a wow' trend is none other than Priyanka Chopra's husband Nick Jonas. On Thursday, the singer-actor praised Priyanka's recent look from from the star-studded Jio World Plaza launch in Mumbai. While Priyanka did not walk the red carpet at the event on Tuesday, she did make a quite entry and posed with celebs such as Katrina Kaif and Sonali Bendre at the afterparty.
Nick reacts to Priyanka's look
Priyanka Chopra wore an embellished neon green Sabyasachi saree for the event, which she paired with a matching velvet blouse. The actor's pictures were shared on Instagram by her stylist Ami Patel. Sharing one of the pictures on Instagram Stories, Nick Jonas wrote for Priyanka, “So beautiful, so elegant... just looking like a wow.”
‘Just looking like a wow’ trend
As you scroll through Instagram, you’ve probably seen countless Instagram Reels featuring the ‘just looking like a wow’ trending audio. One of these recent videos featured none other than Deepika Padukone herself. The actor unveiled her playful side in a recent clip. Dressed in a shimmery ensemble, she turned the selfie camera on herself as she lip-synced to the trending audio.
Not only celebs, but cricketers are also following the trend. Recently, cricketer K L Rahul commented on one of the photos of wife-actor Athiya Shetty'on Instagram. He wrote, “So beautiful... so elegant... just looking like a wow!"
Priyanka's Karwa Chauth pics
A couple of days ago, Priyanka Chopra had arrived in Mumbai, where she attended a couple of events. Her visit coincided with Karwa Chauth. On Wednesday, the actor celebrated the Hindu festival in Mumbai, before leaving for the US, and observed fast for Nick Jonas. He is currently in the US with their daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas.
Priyanka took to Instagram Stories to offer a glimpse of her Karwa Chauth celebration. In the pictures, an adorned sieve was placed by the window of her room. Along with the images, Priyanka wrote, “Happy Karva Chauth to everyone celebrating." She also tagged Nick.
Shah Rukh Khan’s fans and well-wishers can bounce with joy! Today, on the occasion of his 58th birthday, the global superstar treated his fans with the teaser of his upcoming theatrical ‘Dunki’ and we must say that it is ‘just looking just like a wow’. Besides Shah Rukh Khan, the teaser also features credible actors namely Vicky Kaushal, Taapsee Pannu, and Boman Irani.
Dunki teaser
Red Chillies Entertainment, the official production house of the movie, dropped the teaser of Dunki today.
“Get ready to embark on this emotional rollercoaster of the most amazing journey ever taken, as we present to you the Dunki Drop 1. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Boman Irani, and Vicky Kaushal, Dunki, directed by Rajkumar Hirani and presented by Jio Studios, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Rajkumar Hirani Films. #DunkiDrop1 Celebrate Christmas 2023 with your entire family with #Dunki, a heartwarming story of a soldier’s journey to keep a promise!,” read the caption of the video.
Internet reactions
Soon after the teaser surfaced online, countless internet users thronged the internet to express their views on it.
Taking to microblogging site X, one internet user said, “Blockbuster loading.”
“Shah Rukh Khan is out Pathaan, Jawan. Can’t wait to watch him in Dunki,” wrote another social media user.
“Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday treat is just wow. #DunkiTeaser,” wrote one more internet user.
About Dunki
Dunki is an upcoming Indian comedy-drama film centered around an illegal immigration technique known as "Donkey Flight." Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, who collaborated with Abhijat Joshi and Kanika Dhillon on the screenplay, the movie is produced under the banners of Red Chillies Entertainment and Jio Studios. The stellar cast includes Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Dia Mirza, and Boman Irani.
The film's soundtrack is crafted by Pritam, while editing and cinematography are expertly handled by Hirani and C K Muraleedharan, respectively.
Dunki is scheduled for a theatrical release in overseas territories on December 21, 2023, followed by its release in India a day later.
Dunki Vs Salaar clash
With this development, it is true that Dunki is all set to clash with Prabhas starrer Salaar at the box office. Salaar is one of the most-awaited film for South Cinema fans just like Dunki is for Bollywood.
Earlier, reports claimed that the makers of Salaar are likely to push forward the release date of the film. However, no concrete news development has swept in yet in the matter.
Bollywood divas are all decked up for the auspicious Karwa Chauthfestival as they celebrate with their husbands, including Katrina Kaif, Kiara Advani, Shilpa Shetty, Natasha Dalal, and many others. The newlywed actress Parineeti Chopra today celebrated her first Karwa Chauth with politician husband Raghav Chadha after the duo got married in a beautiful wedding ceremony on September 24 this year. The couple often makes it to the spotlight with their sweet romantic gestures on social media.
Parineeti shares Karwa Chauth look
The Ishaqzaade actress shared a glimpse of her ravishing Karwa Chauth look as she gives vibes of a newly married Indian woman. Dolled up in a red, fully embroidered suit and earrings, the 35-year-old actress looked elegant. While Raghav complimented her wife's traditional wear with an ethnic yellow kurta and a brown jacket.
"Happy first Karwa Chauth my love"....
She took to her Instagram to share her special look for the November 1 festival.
In a carousel of pictures, both Parineeti and Raghav look mesmerizing. One of the pictures also showcases the love birds' affection towards one another as Raghav Chadha applies henna (Mehendi) to Chopra's hand. Check out the pictures here:
"Happy first Karwa Chauth my love"...
@raghavchadha88 #karwachauth," Parineeti Chopra captioned the post. Fans garnered the post with immense love and expressed their joy after seeing Parineeti in red attire. One fan commented, "Thank God we saw pari in redd." While another said, "Kis kis ko LuG rha ki ajj pari thoda sa suhagan lag rhi?"
Earlier today, the Mission Raniganj actress also shared her intricate mehendi in her Instagram story.
Parineeti Chopra married the love of her life AAP MP Raghav Chadha in a dreamy destination wedding held in Udaipur on September 24. The actress celebrated her first Karwa Chauth on November 1 and shared pictures from the celebrations.
Meanwhile, actor Varun Dhawan also shared his exquisite Karwa Chauth pictures with his wife Natasha Dalal as the two celebrated their second Karwa Chauth together.
Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi got married on Wednesday. The wedding was attended by family and close friends and the star-studded guest list included Ram Charan and Allu Arjun. The couple married according to Hindu customs at the ceremony, which was held at Borgo San Felice in Tuscany, Italy. First pictures of the newly-married couple as well as inside photos from the wedding are out.
Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi's wedding pic
Sharing a photo of Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi, Telugu actor and producer Naga Babu Konidela, also known as Nagendra Babu, wrote on X (formerly Twitter), "Your blessings are earnestly sought for the newly-married couple, Varun Tej Konidela and Lavanya Konidela."
Many congratulated him on his son's wedding, others asked him to share more pictures. "Congratulations!! Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi, wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness," read a tweet.
What the bride and groom wore
For the wedding, Varun was dressed in an embroidered golden sherwani and a matching shawl, while Lavanya, who hails from Uttar Pradesh, chose a red bridal outfit. She had her hair covered in a net dupatta and paired her wedding look with gold jewellery, which comprised necklaces, bangles, haath phool, matha patti and matching hair accessories. The actors closed their eyes and joined their hands in the candid picture shared by Nagendra Babu.
Varun Tej is the nephew of veteran actors Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan. Actors Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, Allu Sirish, Sai Tej and Panja Vaisshnav Tej are all his cousins. They all joined Varun and Lavanya at their wedding in Tuscany. Chiranjeevi also shared a picture on X from the wedding as he congratulated the newlyweds.
Several inside photos from Varun and Lavanya's wedding in Italy are also out. Veteran actor Chiranjeevi and wife Surekha were seen holding the groom close in one of the photos from the wedding ceremony. Actor Allu Arjun also featured on the candid photo. Another inside picture showed the guests at the wedding ceremony. Earlier, pictures from the couple's pre-wedding functions, including mehendi, had surfaced online.
Couple could host two receptions in India
After the wedding in Italy, Lavanya and Varun are reportedly planning to have two receptions – one in Hyderabad and another in Dehradun. A source said, “The wedding will be intimate, much like their engagement. So, the reception in Hyderabad will be for their friends and colleagues in the film industry. The reception in Dehradun will be more for their closest friends, as Lavanya grew up there.”
