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  • Shraddha Kapoor can’t get enough of Coke Studio’s ‘BlockBuster’

    Shraddha Kapoor can’t get enough of Coke Studio’s ‘BlockBuster’

     
    Coke Studio Pakistan Season 15’s superhit ‘Blockbuster’, by Faris Shafi, Umair Butt, and the Ghaarvi group, is making waves across borders. The track has caught the attention of many, including Bollywood star Shraddha Kapoor, who has been playing it on repeat. Kapoor describes it as “an amazing track with incredible beats.”

     
    During a conservation with Spotify India, Shraddha Kapoor said, “The song I’ve been playing on a loop is ‘Blockbuster’ by Faris Shafi, Umair Butt, and the Ghaarvi group. It’s an amazing track with incredible beats.”
     
    Shraddha is starring in her new film Stree 2, written by Niren Bhatt and directed by Amar Kaushik.
     
    Coke Studio producer, music maestro Xulfi posted Shraddha’s clip on his Instagram with the caption, “Wah! Love how love keeps transcending across boundaries and borders. Heart smiles knowing Blockbuster is the number 1 song on your playlist @shraddhakapoor and loved how you hummed the melody @rajkummar_rao. It was very sweet ♥ We over here are your super admirers as well! Love your art ✨ Good luck for Stree 2!”

     
    Umair Butt also posted a video on his Instagram with the caption, “I feel humbled and ecstatic every time I come across such conversations.

    @shraddhakapoor @rajkumarrao Always refreshing to see music brew magic and connect hearts all across the world. Thank you for all the love and support! ❤”

    Read more:Shraddha Kapoor aur Rajkummar Rao nai Stree 2 ke liye kitnai paisay liay?

    “@zulfiqarjkhan Bhai It is heartwarming to see such bridges surface through your remarkable commitment towards creativity and empathy. Thank you for such a beautiful chapter i will cherish forever. ❤”, Umair Butt added.

  • Shraddha Kapoor aur Rajkummar Rao nai Stree 2 ke liye kitnai paisay liay?

    Shraddha Kapoor aur Rajkummar Rao nai Stree 2 ke liye kitnai paisay liay?

    Bollywood’s most recent hit, ‘Stree 2,’ released on August 15, has since become a huge hit at the box office. With Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead roles, this horror comedy has captured viewers’ attention with a perfect mix of humor and suspense.

    In just four days, Stree 2 has collected INR 190.55 crore net in India and INR250 million worldwide.
    As per reports ABP News, Shraddha Kapoor charged INR five crores while Rajkummar Rao INR six crores.

    Varun Dhawan and Akshay Kumar made a surprise appearance in the film.

    The film also stars Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana, and Abhishek Banerjee.

    Talking at the trailer launch of Stree 2, Kapoor said, “The character I’ve played in Stree is special for me in many ways. I’ve never done a role like this, and Stree 2 has a lot more in store for those who waited so long.”
    The film is written by Niren Bhatt and directed by Amar Kaushikh.

    The film is a supernatural thriller that takes place in the town of Chanderi. A headless monster named Sarkate is kidnapping women, causing fear among the residents. A group of friends, including Vicky, Rudra, Jana, Bittu, and a mysterious woman (Shraddha Kapoor), team up to stop the monster and save the town.

  • ‘Fauji’; Indian movie starring Sajal Aly is not about the army

    ‘Fauji’; Indian movie starring Sajal Aly is not about the army

    Actress and model Sajal Aly is making a highly anticipated comeback in Bollywood after a seven-year gap. Her new film ‘Fauji,’ will be directed by the acclaimed Hanu Raghavapudi, known for his beautiful storytelling in films like ‘Sita Rama.’

    Sajal will star opposite South Indian superstar Prabhas. As per Filmfare, the shooting of the film is scheduled to start in Hyderabad on August 24.

    Raghavapudi has said ‘Fauji’ will be a historical action drama. The love story will be set during a war before India and Pakistan gained their independence. There are rumors that Prabhas might play a British soldier in the film. The team is thinking about casting an actress from Asia, and Sajal Aly is one of the names under consideration.

    Read this also: Sajal Aly to star opposite Prabhas in Bollywood?

    Sajal Aly started her Bollywood career with 2017’s ‘Mom,’ where she played Sridevi’s daughter. Prabhas is doing well with his latest movie, ‘Kalki 2898 AD,’ which is about a future world and inspired by Hindu stories.

    As reported by Pinkvilla, the action-packed drama will take place during the pre-independence era.

  • Pakistani director thinks horror comedy is Bollywood’s winning formula

    Pakistani director thinks horror comedy is Bollywood’s winning formula

    Director and writer Abu Aleeha believes that the success of a film lies in picking the right genre. He points out that horror comedy, which is gaining huge popularity worldwide, especially in Bollywood, is a winning choice for capturing audiences and hitting box office targets. Abu Aleeha also made a horror comedy film ‘Kataksha’, earning 19.3 million rupees at the box office.

    The conversation started when the CEO of 422 Murad Kazmi asked him for advice in choosing a film genre.

    The Taxali Gate writer said, “I suggested horror comedy, which made him laugh. He teased me, saying I was one of the few who had attempted it, and asked about the outcome. I admitted that either we didn’t execute it well or audiences weren’t ready for cinema post-Covid. However, I emphasized that horror comedy is a globally popular genre that doesn’t require a large cast or elaborate production design.”

    Abu Aleeha continued, saying “With compelling characters, you can captivate audiences for two hours in a single location. The success of Stree 2, which will soon cross 300 crores, and Munjya, which earned over 100 crores two months ago, proves this point.”

    He concluded, “My advice is to create a film that audiences want to see, rather than what’s easily producible.”

    Here is a look at the box office results of some well-known horror-comedies:

    Indian Movies
    Stree – INR 180 crores
    Bhool Bhulaiya- INR 266.88 crore.

    Munjya – 132 crore at the box office.
    Pakistani Films
    Rangreza (2017) – PKR 2 crores.
    Koi Tujh Sa Kahan (2014) – PKR 1 crore.

  • Do you know who is being considered to play Parveen Babi in biopic?

    Do you know who is being considered to play Parveen Babi in biopic?

    Parveen Babi, Bollywood star of the 70s and 80s, is widely considered one of the most gorgeous women to have graced the silversceeen. Her life is, unfortunately, also considered one of the most tragic stories in the industry.

    And now a biopic is being made about her life.

    Triptii Dimri, actress of ‘Bad Newz’, is going to play Parveen Babi in a new biopic about the legendary actress’s life.

    Indian media outlet Filmfare reported that a film on her life is going to be produced soon.

    According Filmfare reports Triptii could play the lead role in the movie. Details of production, director, or other cast members haven’t been declared.

    Perveen Babi had been a respected actress and ruled the cinema world with her stellar performances and glamorous look.

    In the peak of her career, the 70s and 80s, she has done movies like, Deewar, Amar Akbar Anthony, and Khatta Meetha.

    Triptii Dimri is best known for appearing in Animal, Qala, Laila Majnu and recent film Bad Newz.

  • Sonam Bajwa leaves the cutest comment on Sajal Aly’s post

    Sonam Bajwa leaves the cutest comment on Sajal Aly’s post

    Indian actress Sonam Bajwa left fans delighted with the cutest comment on Sajal Aly’s latest Instagram post. Bajwa’s sweet words caught the attention of fans and brought up a lovely exchange between the two actresses.
     
    Sajal posted her own picture on her Instagram account with the caption, “Few shades that capture the many layers of my journey.Many more to explore I guess !!! ”

    After this post, Sonam Bajwa commented, “Sweet Sweet Sajal ❤”

    This sweet gesture shows just how much love and respect artists can have for each other despite being across the border.
    This is not the first time Sonam Bajwa commented for Sajal Aly. A few months ago when the teaser of ‘Zard Patton ka Bunn’ was released on the HUM TV Instagram account, the Kudi Haryane Val Di actress congrats Aly for her new assignment saying, “You never fail to amaze me.” 

    Sajal has won hearts with her power performances in several dramas like Chup Raho, O Rangreza, Yakeen Ka Safar, Alif, and Kuch Ankahi.
    Currently, Sajal Aly is starring in Zard Patton ka Bunn along with Hamza Sohial. The drama air on HUM TV on Sunday at 8:00 p.m..

  • Shah Rukh Khan to be honoured at Locarno Film Festival

    Shah Rukh Khan to be honoured at Locarno Film Festival

    Switzerland’s Locarno Film Festival opens on Wednesday with Shah Rukh Khan, Jane Campion, Alfonso Cuaron and Irene Jacob set to be honoured with special awards.

    Founded in 1946, Locarno is one of the world’s longest-running annual film festivals and focuses on auteur cinema.

    Held on the shores of Lake Maggiore, in the Italian-speaking Ticino region of southern Switzerland, films are screened in Locarno’s central square — a feature of Swiss national life depicted on the country’s 20-franc banknotes.

    The open-air Piazza Grande holds up to 8,000 moviegoers, and films are shown on one of the largest screens in the world.

    Bollywood superstar Khan, 58, will on Saturday be given the Pardo alla Carriera award for people whose artistic contributions have redefined cinema.

    “The wealth and breadth of his contribution to Indian cinema is unprecedented,” said the festival’s artistic director Giona A. Nazzaro.

    “Khan is a king who has never lost touch with the audience that crowned him. This brave and daring artist has always been willing to challenge himself.”

    The 77th festival, which runs until August 17, features 225 films, including 104 world premieres and 15 debut movies.

    Locarno’s top prize is the Golden Leopard. Previous winning directors include Roberto Rossellini, John Ford, Stanley Kubrick, Milos Forman, Mike Leigh and Jim Jarmusch.

    Seventeen films — all world or international premieres — are vying for the award, including movies from Lithuania, France, Austria, Italy and South Korea.

    The Golden Leopard comes with a prize fund of 75,000 Swiss francs ($87,400), shared between the director and the producer.

    Switzerland’s largest film event will feature a retrospective dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Columbia Pictures.

    – ‘Tortured, fascinating characters’ –

    New Zealand’s Campion will be recognised with the Leopard of Honour, given to outstanding personalities of world cinema.

    She was the first woman to be nominated twice for the best director Oscar: first for “The Piano” (1993) and then for “The Power of the Dog” (2021), which secured her the Academy Award.

    “Her work, peopled with tortured, fascinating characters and marked by an astonishing skill in grappling with the more disturbing side of the human condition, represents one of the undisputed pinnacles of contemporary filmmaking,” Nazzaro said.

    Previous recipients include Ennio Morricone, Jean-Luc Godard, Bernardo Bertolucci, Paul Verhoeven, Terry Gilliam and Werner Herzog.

    Mexican filmmaker Cuaron, who won the best director Oscars for “Gravity” (2013) and “Roma” (2018), will receive the lifetime achievement award.

    “Cuaron has reinvented himself as an artist with each new film,” said Nazzaro.

    French-Swiss actress Jacob, who starred in “The Double Life of Veronique” (1991) and “Three Colours: Red” (1994), will receive the Leopard Club Award, given for film work touching the collective imagination.

    Stacey Sher — the US film producer behind “Pulp Fiction”, “Get Shorty”, “Gattaca”, “Erin Brockovich”, “Django Unchained” and “The Hateful Eight” — will receive the Raimondo Rezzonico Award for major achievements in international movie production.

    Nearly 150,000 people attended last year’s festival.

  • Sunidi Chauhan is super impressed by THIS Coke Studio Pakistan video

    Sunidi Chauhan is super impressed by THIS Coke Studio Pakistan video

    Bollywood’s powerhouse playback singer Sunidhi Chauhan has recently been in the news for her appreciation of the Pakistani music industry. 
    Recently Chauhan appeared on Raj Shamani’s channel podcast, where she highly praised the Pakistani music industry.

    “You know, I work with a lot of Pakistanis, they are brilliant and why do I call them Pakistanis, I mean we are the same, we speak the same language, we look like each other, our food and culture are similar. I believe that we are all the same people since I make a lot of Pakistani friends when I travel to the US and the UK. Pakistan’s music got popular because the country has a big music industry and people make music for fun. They have a large and devoted following of artists. Their passion for music is the reason they are loved here in India as well.”
     
     Sunidhi Chauhan highlighted Coke Studio as a prime example.

    “They do music for as a passion, like Coke Studio is an example. Currently, I’m stunned by a Coke Studio song Turri Jandi by Hassan Raheem and Shazia Mansoor, who have sung Chandni Ratain and many other songs, she is a big singer. After seeing Turi Jandi, you’ll be thinking, how did they make it? The way they made the video, it’s unbelievable.The song itself is good, but the video made it better. It’s really lovely,” Chauhan added.
    Sunidhi Chauhan has produced hits such as Ruki Ruki Si Zindagi, Mehboob Mere, Dhoom Machale, and Beedi.

  • ‘Want India and Pakistan on set together,’: Producer of Barzakh Shailja Kejriwal

    ‘Want India and Pakistan on set together,’: Producer of Barzakh Shailja Kejriwal

    Shailja Kejriwal, the chief creative officer at Zee Entertainment’s Zindagi channel, is on a mission to unite Indian and Pakistani artists and writers.
    In a recent interview with Press Trust of India, Kejriwal expressed her desire to see more collaborations between talents from both countries, despite the challenges posed by political tensions.

    Shailja Kejriwal said, “My ultimate desire, I don’t know whether it will happen or not, is that we collaborate… writers and artists from both sides should be on a set together. I am trying to follow that path. Hopefully, we will be able to do something because we flourish more if we are open and inclusive.”

    It has been a journey of one step forward, two steps back for the producer who was instrumental in making Pakistani actors like Fawad Khan, Sanam Saeed, and Mahira Khan household names in India by showcasing dramas such as Zindagi Gulzar Hai and Humsafar through the Zindagi platform launched in 2014.

    The channel Zindagi, led by Kejriwal, has successfully produced a number of projects with Pakistani actors and directors. Popular series like Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam, Churails, Mrs. & Mr. Shameem, and the new web series Barzakh starring Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed are among the noteworthy productions. The channel has aired iconic Pakistani dramas like ‘Thakan’, Shukk, Pyarey Afzal, Meri Beti, Mere Harjai, and Main Bushra.

    Kejriwal highlighted her commitment

    “I felt my work would be incomplete if I didn’t play a role in bringing these artists back. My ambition extends beyond just pan India. My dream is to unite South Asians and Asians through collaboration,” Shailja added.

  • Proud papa Aamir Khan throws party to celebrate Junaid’s debut in ‘Maharaj’

    Proud papa Aamir Khan throws party to celebrate Junaid’s debut in ‘Maharaj’

    Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan recently made his acting debut in the film Maharaj.
    During the launch of Raj Pandit’s song, proud father Aamir said, “When Junaid’s film Maharaj was released, I was very stressed thinking if the audience would like his work or not.”

    The star has a surprise for us.
    “I have started learning to sing. I have been training for the last year with Sucheta Ji as my guru,” the Dangal actor added.

    Mahraraj was released on Netflix on June 21, 2024.