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Ajay Devgn, Yo Yo Honey Singh, director Raj Kumar Gupta and producers Bhushan Kumar, Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak attended the launch of the song ‘Money Money’ from Raid 2. The event was unique as it was held in the M2M RoRo ferry. The boat ventured from the coast of Mumbai and headed towards Mandwa Jetty near Alibaug. While the boat was on motion, the dance number was launched.

Raid 2 ‘Money Money’ song launch: Yo Yo Honey Singh reveals he made Ajay Devgn wait for 4 hours on sets of ‘Aata Majhi Satakli’: “Mujhe laga mujhe maar padne waali hai!”

Yo Yo Honey Singh said, “I want to thank Bhushan ji for this opportunity. He has always believed in me. I just have one complaint – he always calls me for song at the last minute. You won’t believe but I composed Ajay sir’s last song ‘Aata Majhi Satakli’ from Singham Returns (2014) in just 24 hours! Thankfully, for this song, we got more than 24 hours. Raj Kumar Gupta sir, Kumar Mangat Pathak sir and Abhishek Pathak came to Delhi to meet me.”

Honey Singh continued, “I am a fan of not just Ajay Devgn the actor but also Ajay Devgn the human being. I want to share a story. I arrived four hours late on the sets of ‘Aata Majhi Satakli’. Mujhe laga uss din mujhe maar padne waali hai! But Ajay Devgn sir met me very warmly. I became an even bigger fan than him.”

He then said, “On the sets of Raid 2, I came on time (laughs)! Maine apni kaafi galtiyan sudhari hai. I have learned a lot from them, especially if you want to have a long run in the industry.”

Bhushan Kumar assured, “This film has a great situation for songs. It’s not like we, as a music label, are trying to push for songs forcefully in the film. We were organically able to incorporate two romantic songs and two dance tracks. All the songs go well with the story.”

Raid 2 releases in cinemas on May 1.

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Randeep Hooda starrer Laal Rang completes nine years today. To mark the occasion, the film’s director Syed Ahmed Afzal got talking about the experience of making the film in an interview with us.

9 years of Laal Rang: Director Syed Ahmed Afzal recalls signing Randeep Hooda, I” shall never forget that day, it was so dramatic”

How did Laal Rang happen?
I would’ve completely missed Laal Rang, as a film belonging to my filmography, if I wouldn’t have had met this young, passionate and aspiring lad from Haryana. Pankaj Matta was an aspiring screenwriter who had come once seeking guidance on screenwriting. Now, he’s an established screenwriter, and I’m quite proud of him. Pankaj had a story, loosely based on a real-life event, which he had witnessed during his days pursuing a pathology course at a government facility in Karnal. The idea didn’t click with me initially, but surprisingly haunted me for several days; A film based on blood. Through a brief web research, found several films with blood and gore, but very interestingly couldn’t find a single film that was based on blood, anywhere in the world. I told Pankaj, “Let’s start writing” and thus Laal Rang was born.

How did you select Randeep Hooda?
Since the film was based in Karnal, and was quite rooted in its narrative, it had to be someone from Haryana to don the protagonist’s role. We had very limited choices during that time, but I recalled discussing a name with Pankaj, during our writing days. And I immediately called up my best friend in the industry and now a very Senior Casting Director, Kunal M Shah. Told him that I urgently need an audience with Randeep Hooda, as there is no one else I can think off, who can play Shankar Singh Malik. The role was tailor made for him. Kunal had access to Randeep Hooda and in few days, I found myself narrating the Laal Rang script to Randeep at his home.

The narration extended its time frame. Randeep had to leave for Mahalakshmi Race Course for his horse riding and I was nowhere near the climax. Randeep was already quite hooked to the script and he also couldn’t leave it mid-way, so he suggested me and his manager, Panchali Chakraborty, to accompany him and continue with the narration in his car. It was also decided that Panchali’s car would follow us. Just before reaching the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, we were done with the narration. Randeep asked his driver to stop the car and without giving any feedback, asked us to return to Andheri in Panchali’s car.

I thought he didn’t like the script, but few minutes later on our journey back to Andheri, Panchali received a call from Randeep. I just stared blank at Panchali, while she was on the call. Hanging up, she turned and announced Randeep likes the script very much. I shall never forget that day. It was so dramatic. I would like to mention here that Kunal M Shah was the most instrumental in putting up the entire film together, taking it to a producer and also giving me the best ensemble cast, I could have ever imagined.

Laal Rang is still watchable
The film has great recall value owing to its characters, even the smallest ones, and the talented actors who portrayed those roles. Apart from Randeep Hooda, the primary cast included Akshay Oberoi, Pia Bajpai, Meenakshi Dixit, Rajniesh Duggal, Shreya Narayan, Rajendra Sethi, Jai Hind Kumar, Abhimanyu Arun, Kumar Saurabh, Ashutosh Kaushik, Rehan Kidwai, and each one of them literally lived their character.

Tell me about the shooting of the film
When it came to executing the film, the first objective was to get on board the best technicians. Since we had a limited budget, it was quite an uphill task, but we managed somehow. Guess, I was quite lucky to have a unique and challenging subject with me, which made the film look prospective to the technicians. Majority of HODs hailed from the Pune, Film and Television Institute of India. Most of them being young, they had the right amount of fire and passion needed for this film.

I had a simple vision and that was to keep the milieu as authentic as possible, and we together worked in achieving it. There were quite a few hiccups from the production’s end, but with the unflinching support of my team, we sailed past. Thought it was quite an exhaustive and draining process.

During our two months stay, we shot for nearly 53 days, covering each nook and corner of district Karnal. The last Bollywood film shot in Karnal 27 years ago was the cult classic Waaris starring Smita Patil, Raj Babbar and Amrish Puri. During the shooting, I met many locals who recalled the filming of Waaris at Karnal. Laal Rang was amongst the first few films in recent times to be fully shot in Haryana. Laal Rang opened the floodgates, and Karnal became a sought after city for several Bollywood films, which were shot later.

Also Read: 20 Years Of Waqt: Did you know the iconic holi song ‘Do Me a Favor’ was shot in over 7 days?

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Applause Entertainment announced the launch of its dedicated kid’s animation channel, ApplaToon, exclusively on YouTube. Created for young minds, ApplaToon kicks off with its first original animated series Kiya & Kayaan, based on popular Amar Chitra Katha Junior Library. The makers released the official trailer today, offering a first glimpse into the magical world of the show. The series premieres on April 25 on the ApplaToon YouTube channel.

Sameer Nair’s Applause Entertainment launches animation channel Appla Toon on YouTube

Aimed at children aged 4 to 8 years, Kiya & Kayaan follows the adventures of two imaginative siblings who stumble upon VR headsets that whisk them away to Storyland, a spellbinding world built on iconic stories from Indian mythology and folklore. As they journey through fantastical realms, they encounter ancient wisdom, mythical beings, and thrilling quests, all while discovering the values of curiosity, courage, and compassion.

Applause Entertainment, in a landmark partnership with Amar Chitra Katha, has acquired rights to adapt over 400 iconic stories from its celebrated comic book universe.

Sameer Nair, Managing Director, Applause Entertainment, said, “With ApplaToon, we’re venturing into an entirely new creative space: kids animation and it’s both exciting and deeply purposeful. This is not just a new vertical for us; it’s a chance to shape young imaginations through powerful Indian storytelling. With Kiya & Kayaan, based on the timeless Amar Chitra Katha Junior Library, we’re bringing heritage to the here-and-now, combining technology, mythology, and heart. YouTube gives us the perfect playground to do this at scale, taking Indian stories to global audiences.”

Also Read: Sameer Nair at FICCI Frames, “Entertainment industry is too big to fail, we just need right balance between theatrical and streaming”

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Actress Esha Deol recently watched her brother Sunny Deol’s film Jaat in theatres. She shared a screengrab on her Instagram Stories with the caption, “Love, love and only love bhaiya. More power.” Sunny Deol later re-shared her post on his own Instagram Stories.

Esha Deol’s shoutout to brother Sunny Deol for Jaat, “Love, love and only love bhaiya. More power”

Recently, Hema Malini and Esha Deol were asked to share their excitement about the theatrical release of Jaat. In a conversation with Instant Bollywood, Hema Malini said, “I heard it has opened with a bumper number. It is nice to know that people are liking his film. Dharamji khush hain (Dharam ji is very happy.) The film is so good, I believe.”

Sunny Deol’s half-sister Esha Deol expressed her happiness over the positive response to Jaat. She said, “I am so happy. It is all his hard work and people’s love for him. I am so happy that the film has opened big and that is how it has to be with him. Always.”

Jaat recently faced controversy over a scene deemed ‘religiously insensitive’ by members of the Christian community. The makers responded by removing the scene and issuing an apology. “To whomsoever it may concern, there has been a backlash for a specific scene in the film. The scene has been removed from the film with immediate effect. Our intention was not to hurt any religious sentiments. We deeply regret it and have taken quick action to delete the scene from the film. We sincerely apologise to everyone whose beliefs have been hurt.”

This came after a police complaint was filed at Jalandhar’s Sadar Police Station under Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The complaint, lodged by Pholriwal resident Vikalp Gold, accused the film of allegedly hurting Christian sentiments with a scene in a Church featuring the film’s villain Randeep Hooda.

Also Read: Sunny Deol unwinds in nature prepares to shoot for Border 2, thanks fans for Jaat success

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Alaya F made her Bollywood debut in 2020 with Jawaani Jaaneman, starring alongside Saif Ali Khan. Her confident performance stood out, marking a strong start to her career.

Alaya F gets nostalgic as old promo video from Jawaani Jaaneman surfaces, remembers her debut with Saif Ali Khan

Recently, an old video from the film’s promotions has resurfaced and gone viral. The clip features Saif Ali Khan appreciating Alaya’s dedication and even comparing her energy to that of the ever-versatile Shah Rukh Khan. Feeling nostalgic about her debut, Alaya reshared the video on social media along with a heartfelt note.

She wrote, “Seeing this throwback video pop up again brings back so many special memories. I truly feel like the luckiest girl to have been able to start my journey with the best of the best! Forever grateful that I got to make my debut with someone as incredible and kind as Saif sir. Thank you all for the love and support, then and now. It truly means the world to me.”

Jawaani Jaaneman was just the beginning for Alaya, and she made the most of the opportunity. She received immense praise for holding her own alongside a seasoned actor, establishing herself as a promising new face. Since then, there’s been no looking back for Alaya.

With films like Freddy, Almost Pyaar With DJ Mohabbat, and Srikanth, Alaya F has consistently embraced diverse roles, showcasing her versatility. Her bold and engaging performances have earned her a loyal fanbase, leaving them excited for her upcoming projects.

Also Read : Alaya F recalls being rejected and replaced before bagging Jawaani Jaaneman: “I couldn’t have had a better debut film”

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Rajkummar Rao is currently preparing for his upcoming romantic comedy Bhool Chuk Maaf, co-starring Wamiqa Gabbi, which is set to hit theatres on May 9. Meanwhile, reports suggest that he is in talks to play prominent public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam in an upcoming biopic. This news comes after Aamir Khan reportedly opted out of the lead role.

Rajkummar Rao in talks to play Ujjwal Nikam in upcoming biopic after Aamir Khan’s exit

According to Mid-day, sources revealed, “Dinesh is keen on having Rajkummar play Nikam. He brings the right intensity and range to the role. Preliminary talks have been positive, but Raj is immersed in prep for Vikramaditya Motwane’s next, which is a physically and emotionally demanding script since he plays a sportsman. The dates will need to be worked out.”

The source added, “It was always going to be a compelling courtroom drama with a political undercurrent, but now the team is exploring a grittier and more grounded treatment that fits Raj’s style more, if he comes on board.”

Earlier, Pinkvilla reported that, “Aamir was introduced to the journey of Ujjwal Nikam in the pre-pandemic times and he has been interested in bringing it to the spectacle ever since then. There have been several drafts of scripts written by multiple producer partners, but after all the discussions, Aamir is now on the verge of locking his association with Dinesh Vijan on the Ujjwal Nikam Biopic.” While Aamir was originally set to star in the film, he will now only be involved as a producer.

The source further stated, “The idea is to take it on floors in 2024 and the casting calls are expected to roll out from year-end. While Aamir was definitely considering leading the biopic himself, one can’t say if it’s a film starring Aamir Khan or a production with another actor stepping in to play the lead at this point in time.”

Also Read : Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi bring the feels in Bhool Chuk Maaf’s first song Koi Naa; watch

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The Hollywood supernatural film Sinners was released in India and worldwide on April 18. The film has caught the attention of the elite Hollywood crowd and there’s a demand among them to catch the flick on IMAX as a major chunk is shot on the IMAX 65mm camera. Hence, moviegoers were shocked when Sinners was removed from Eros IMAX Cinema in Mumbai and Delhi’s Priya IMAX and Paras IMAX. Interestingly, all three cinemas are standalone IMAX properties and are owned by PVR Inox.

SHOCKING: Sinners KICKED out of Eros, Priya and Paras IMAX; replaced by Kesari Chapter 2 and Jaat – films NOT even shot in IMAX

A source explained what went wrong, “No show of Sinners was played here as the theatres replaced the film with the new Hindi film, Kesari Chapter 2, and the holdover Bollywood release, Jaat, though both these films are not shot in IMAX. Warner Bros asked for proper showcasing of Sinners in these three cinemas but since the film is not a front-loaded superhero flick, the three cinemas had reservations about playing it with all shows. A negotiation was not reached and hence, Sinners couldn’t make it in Eros, Priya and Paras.”

The source continued, “These theatres argued that they are single-screen IMAX cinemas. This means that they have no other screens present. The other multiplexes could afford to play Sinners with lower occupancy in IMAX as they can profit with a huge turnout for other films in normal screens. But if they play only Sinners or give most of the shows to the film, it won’t justify their costs as it’s a film meant for a niche audience in India. The Warner team, on the other hand, argued that with Sinners, they should have made an exception as it’s a film meant for IMAX screens. Also, its word of mouth is incredible and has the chance to grow. More than 30% of the business of the film has also happened in IMAX screens on the first day.”

An industry insider commented on this issue, “These cinemas should have at least given a chance to Sinners for the weekend. Then, for the weekdays, they could have negotiated with the studio and demanded the replacement of certain shows, citing profitability. Not allowing an IMAX film in an IMAX theatre from the first day of release was unfair.”

At present, Eros Cinema is playing 5 shows of Kesari Chapter 2. Priya and Paras have given the morning show slot to Jaat and the rest of the shows are allocated to the Akshay Kumar-starrer. This move hasn’t paid much dividends to the theatres. The Saturday night show of Kesari Chapter 2 in Eros was barely full, though it was playing with great occupancy in other cinemas of the city.

The source explained the reason, “With Eros, Priya and Paras, the perception among the audience is that we are supposed to go there to watch an IMAX-worthy film. As a result, for non-IMAX movies, the preference would first be other cinemas in the vicinity. It’s a catch-22 situation for the standalone IMAX theatres. They can’t rely on playing only IMAX films, especially the niche ones like Sinners. But there’s no guarantee they’ll get required footfalls for regular films.”

Also Read: Director Ryan Coogler and Music Composer Ludwig Gorranson talk about their musical journey with Sinners

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