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Let’s start with our high story. Actors Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi’s upcoming movie “Merry Christmas” dropped their first poster. Katrina took to social media to share the poster. The poster reveals two wine glasses clinking with one another and breaking, leaving sharp, damaged edges uncovered. Katrina’s submit invited feedback from a number of followers who expressed their pleasure for the movie. One of them wrote, “Looking forward to this one”, whereas one other one commented, “very interesting poster” on the actor’s submit. The movie is directed by Sriram Raghavan and might be launched in Hindi and Tamil languages. It was first introduced in December 2021.
Moving on. Vicky Kaushal was pleased about lastly performing in a typical Bollywood ‘masala film’, Govinda Naam Mera. The actor who is understood for his intense roles delivered an out-and-out mass entertainer for the primary time in his profession. Most of Vicky’s latest releases have been on streaming platforms, together with his newest movie. On being requested not too long ago in an interview, if he accepts Bollywood is experiencing stress on the field workplace and what this implies to him, Vicky stated that the viewers has clearly said that “they want to watch only good films in cinemas”, it doesn’t matter what style it’s, or who the star or the language.
Actor Alia Bhatt has currently been noticed going for her exercises and taking cost of her well being after welcoming her daughter Raha in November. The Gangubai Kathiawadi actor, who has at all times spoken about physique positivity, not too long ago shared a submit on her social media and wrote an inspiring message for brand spanking new mothers. In the image, Alia is seen doing swing yoga’s inversion approach, which requires a number of energy from the core. Alia will subsequent be seen in Karan Johar’s directorial Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani together with Ranveer Singh. The movie additionally stars Shabana Azmi, Dharmendra and Jaya Bachchan in pivotal roles and can launch in 2023. Her Hollywood debut Heart of Gold additionally releases in 2023.
“Meanwhile, Bollywood star Anil Kapoor celebrated his 66th birthday on December 24, with close family and friends in attendance. On Saturday evening, guests were seen trickling into his bungalow to wish him. Later in the night, Anil was seen stepping out to cut a cake for the photographers stationed outside his house. He also indulged in a little dance move which was cheered by them.
Guests including brother Sanjay Kapoor and his wife Maheep Kapoor with kids Shanaya Kapoor and Jahaan spotted by the paps. Boney Kapoor’s youngest daughter Khushi Kapoor, and Anil’s close friends Farah Khan and Jackie Shroff also were in attendance. Others like Masaba Gupta and Bhumi Pednekar were present at the party too.”
Moving on. Veteran actor Asha Parekh has voiced her assist for Deepika Padukone amid the Pathaan controversy row. The Dadasaheb Phalke awardee addressed the controversy surrounding Deepika’s trend decisions within the tune “Besharam Rang”, and claimed that the movie’s sole objective is leisure and Bollywood was a simple goal. In an interview not too long ago, Parekh stated that – “This was very wrong. A film’s sole purpose is entertainment and feels like we are shutting down our minds because we are becoming too close-minded and that is wrong.” Deepika’s costume sparked outrage amongst a number of politicians, who urged that Pathaan be banned. Pathaan additionally stars Shah Rukh Khan & John Abraham and is about to launch on January 25.
“On Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s birth anniversary, Bhanushali Studios Limited and Legend Studios released the first look of Pankaj Tripathi playing the former prime minister in the film Main Atal Hoon. The actor has sunk into the character with ease and amazed fans with his stunning first look from the feature.
The motion poster video has Tripathi showcasing the many facets of the late PM, who was also an acclaimed poet. Ever since makers had announced that Tripathi would be essaying the part, fans have been excited. Helmed by National Award-winning director Ravi Jadhav and written by Utkarsh Naithani, Main Atal Hoon will release in December 2023. The music for the film has been composed by Salim-Sulaiman with lyrics by Sameer.”
Designer-turned-actor Masaba Gupta not too long ago shared that her love for performing for the viewers got here from her time as a background dancer in choreographer Shiamak Davar’s group. Speaking in regards to the time Masaba stated that – She was a background dancer at Filmfare, IIFA and different awards. She even carried out on the Commonwealth Games in Australia and loved performing for folks. Masaba made her appearing debut with the Netflix present Masaba Masaba, which additionally featured her mom, Neena Gupta. A second season was launched earlier this yr. She was additionally seen not too long ago in “Modern Love: Mumbai” which is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Lastly, Rohit Shetty’s comedy caper Cirkus was being touted because the final huge movie of the yr. Trade consultants had been anticipating the movie to finish a principally disappointing yr on a optimistic be aware. But it looks as if Shetty’s magic has not labored this time round. The movie, led by Ranveer Singh, has did not get a strong opening on the ticket counters. It earned within the vary of Rs 6.35 to Rs 7.35 crore on its opening day, reported Bollywood Hungama. The determine was nearly half of what it was anticipated to earn. Film commerce analyst Taran Adarsh was of the view that Shetty at all times ‘surprised’ the viewers and one should not ‘underestimate’ his energy of pulling crowds to theatres.

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