BREAKING: Teaser of Prabhas-starrer Salaar expected to be attached with KGF – Chapter 2’s prints

KGF – Chapter 2, the much-awaited film, is all set to release in a week, on April 14. Though it’s releasing in the holy month of Ramzan, the Yash-Sanjay Dutt-Raveena Tandon starrer is expected to take one of the biggest openings this year as the excitement is tremendous. In other words, it’ll also record one of the biggest footfalls in recent times. For any filmmaker, this can be an ideal situation to promote his or her upcoming film. Hence, it’s no surprise that the assets of an important film have been attached with the print of KGF – Chapter 2.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The teaser of Salaar has been attached. It is directed by KGF’s director Prashanth Neel and stars Prabhas. The shoot of the film is still pending and this teaser will just give a glimpse into the world of Salaar.”

Interestingly, a similar intro teaser of Saaho (2019) was also attached with the prints of Baahubali 2 – The Conclusion (2017). The source stated, “Yes, Salaar’s promo will be in the same zone as that of Saaho’s first teaser. It’ll give an idea about the grandeur and scale of the film and also prove that despite the debacle of Radhe Shyam, Prabhas will bounce back, first with Adipurush and then with Salaar.”

Besides Prabhas, Salaar also stars Shruti Haasan. It was initially scheduled for a release on April 14, 2022, but the pandemic led to postponements. Recently, there were reports that Prabhas will undergo knee surgery, and hence, he’ll be out of action for a few months. It is being said that this will further delay the final schedule of Salaar.

Also Read: After Radhe Shyam debacle, makers of Prabhas starrer Salaar to undergo script revisions, reshoots and re-edits?

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Kartik Aaryan to feature in an action packed avatar in Shehzada

Everybody’s favourite Kartik Aaryan is all set to step into virginal territory. For his forthcoming massy entertainer Shehzada directed by Rohit Dhawan, which is currently being shot in Mauritius, Kartik is all set to shoot an elaborate action sequence, never done or seen before.

And that goes for both Kartik and the action genre. While it is all hush-hush at the moment it is reliably learnt that Kartik wants the first action piece of his career to be super-special.

“Months of planning have gone into Kartik Aaryan’s first action sequence in his career. Shehzada’s director Rohit Dhawan has roped in some of the best stunt directors from the world over. Kartik is in a kickass mode. He can’t wait to let the sparks fly,” says a source from the location.

Interestingly action films seem to be making a gigantic comeback this year. In the coming months, we will see Vijay Devarakonda in Liger, Tiger Shroff in Heropanti 2, Ranbir Kapoor in Shamshera, and Kartik Aaryan in Shehzada embracing the action mode.

Also Read: Kartik Aaryan shares heartwarming photo with peg dog Katori as he leaves for work

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Bridgerton 2 breaks Netflix's viewing record for English-language TV series with 251.7 million hours watched over 7 days

Bridgerton season 2 may have only just debuted, but it is already breaking Netflix’s streaming records. The second season of the Shondaland regency romp has broken the record for most-viewed show in a week among Netflix’s English TV series, per the streaming service’s newly released weekly Top 10 list.

As Variety notes, while Korean smash hit Squid Game still holds the overall record for most-viewed show on Netflix in general across a seven-day period, with 571.76 million hours viewed, Bridgerton 2 racked up 251.74 million hours viewed for the week of March 28 to April 3, its first full week on the streaming service. Previously, Inventing Anna held the title for most-watched English-language series over a single week with 196 million hours viewed.

On its opening weekend last week, Bridgerton set a new record for Netflix as its season 2 amassed a whopping 193 million viewing hours in its premiere week, a number that only increased throughout the week. Following Bridgerton 2 on the Top 10 was Bridgerton season 1, which was the No. 2 English-language title on Netflix last week, with 53 million hours viewed. Breakout reality competition series Is It Cake? continued its strong performance with another 26.5M hours viewed, adding to the 48.9M hours watched last week. Inventing Anna ranked in fourth place with another 22M hours watched.

Bridgerton is a romantic, scandalous, and quick-witted series that celebrates the timelessness of enduring friendships, families finding their way, and the search for a love that conquers all.

Season 2 of the Regency-era romance drama stars Jonathan Bailey alongside newcomers Simone Ashley and Charithra Chandran, with Phoebe Dynevor reprising her role of Daphne. Adjoa Andoh, Golda Rosheuvel, Lorraine Ashbourne, Harriet Cains, Bessie Carter, Shelley Conn, and Florence Hunt also star, with Julie Andrew providing the voice of Lady Whistledown.

Also Read: Bridgerton 2 sets Netflix opening weekend viewing record with amassed 193 million hours; Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey to return in season 3

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Robert Downey Jr to produce two Sherlock Holmes spinoff shows for HBO Max

Sherlock Holmes film franchise is expanding into TV as HBO Max is currently in early development on two shows with Robert Downey Jr., who played the famous detective, set to produce.

According to Deadline, HBO Max and Warner Bros. are looking to build a Sherlock Holmes film-TV universe in the mold of the TV series. Two potential spinoff series from the Warner Bros. movie franchise starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law are in early development at HBO Max and would revolve around characters that would be introduced in Sherlock Holmes 3 film.

Robert Downey Jr. and his wife, Susan Downey, will executive produce the project with Amanda Burrell of Team Downey also attached as a producer alongside Wigram Productions’ Lionel Wigram. This isn’t the first time that the spin-off series for the Sherlock Holmes films have been discussed, but does mark the first time that major steps are being taken to develop them.

The report notes that the plan has been for the characters to be part of the long-in-the-works third installment of the feature franchise. Originally slated for December 2020 release that was then pushed to December 2021, the third film has been delayed indefinitely due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic but both Downey Jr. and director Dexter Fletcher have publicly expressed their commitment to making it.

Sherlock Holmes proved to be a massive hit for Warner Bros. Sherlock Holmes (2009) and its 2011 sequel, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, starred Downey Jr. as the titular detective. He was joined by Jude Law as John Watson, Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler, Jared Harris as Professor Moriarty, Stephen Fry as Mycroft Holmes, Kelly Reilly as Mary Morstan, Eddie Marsan as Inspector Lestrange, and Geraldine James as Mrs. Hudson. While the potential spinoff series will play off of the two films, HBO Max has not yet announced any new or returning cast members.

Team Downey’s Sherlock Holmes series will not be the first TV adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s work; Benedict Cumberbatch played the eponymous detective in four seasons of the BBC/PBS drama Sherlock and Elementary, which starred Johnny Lee Miller as Holmes and Lucy Liu as Dr. Watson.

Also Read: Robert Downey Jr. and Shane Black to launch Parker franchise with Play Dirty movie; Iron Man actor to star as Parker

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Arshad Warsi corrects a journalist who called Bachchhan Paandey a box office success: ‘Don’t lie, it’s not’

Arshad Warsi is very well aware that Bachchhan Paandey starring Akshay Kumar and Kriti Sanon is not a box office hit but has recovered the money. The film, which was released on March 18, came around a time when The Kashmir Files was keeping the triumph on box office and a week later after its release, SS Rajamouli's RRR hit the screens. The actor, who recently attended a launch event in Bengaluru, corrected a journalist who called Bachchhan Paandey a hit.

Arshad chuckled and said, “Don’t lie, it is not a success.” He continued, “It was a good film, but unfortunately it happened, some things work, some things don’t. I feel it just went through a bad patch, there were various things that made it not as successful as it should have been. It is a big film, it should’ve made a lot more money, but it is still not a loss, it covered its money.”

Further probing about whether it is the OTT effect, Arshad said, “No, I don’t think it is the OTT effect. Okay, I’ve got an answer for that, but I’m not going to say it. Let's not get into it, it is a different space.”

In a recent conversation with Hindustan Times, Akshay Kumar admitted that the stupendous reactions to The Kashmir Files and its box office success did affect Bachchhan Paandey. He’d said, “Firstly, let me tell you I am elated with the success that The Kashmir Files has seen. It tells you the power of cinema and that there is no formula of starting budgets and films in a certain way that guarantee success. It proves that the audiences are who we make our films for and when they lap up something it just flies. Yes, I would have liked Bachchhan Paandey to better than what it is doing but not once do I blame The Kashmir files for it. That film is a storm and we came in the eye of it.”

Meanwhile, Arshad Warsi will next star in Asur season 2 releasing in June or July 2022.

ALSO READ: Arshad Warsi to portray double role for the first time in a quirky crime comedy titled Jeevan Bheema Yojana

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Varun Dhawan invests in Curefoods; becomes the face of flagship brand EatFit

Curefoods, India’s fastest-growing cloud kitchen company housing brands like EatFit, Frozen Bottle, CakeZone, and Great Indian Khichdi, has secured funding from Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan and inked a long-term association with him, making him the brand ambassador for EatFit – the largest brand under Curefoods.

Dhawan’s investment in Curefoods coincides with the launch of its multi-brand D2C food ordering platform – www.eatfit.in. The platform is aimed at providing direct access to popular brands under Curefoods. It will also play a role in inculcating sustainable food ordering habits by promoting its food subscription options, especially for its healthy food brands, which customers can consume multiple times a month.

To augment this message and drive more traction towards the platform, Curefoods will be leveraging its association with Varun Dhawan. Varun is known widely for his energetic and versatile performances in some of the best films that have come out of Bollywood. Beyond his acting prowess, his commitment to fitness and an active lifestyle is also an intrinsic part of his personality. This makes him the perfect face for EatFit – India’s largest go-to healthy food brand.

In the coming years, audiences will witness Varun appear in Curefoods’ marketing endeavours to promote healthy eating and online ordering. “Varun is passionate about food while also being a strong believer in eating healthy and being fit. He exudes positive energy and immense warmth which make him such a huge hit with his fanbase. Our intention behind having him as the face of EatFit is to tie in these aspects of his personality with our own brand persona,” said Ankit Nagori, founder, Curefoods.

“Having him with Curefoods as an investor too adds another level to our association with him. His belief in our capabilities and vision really encourages us further to scale greater heights. We are excited to have him on board right around the time of our D2C platform launch and hope that we can make greater headway in the industry together,” he added.

Commenting on the development, Varun Dhawan, said, “The intersection of food and lifestyle has always been an area that excites me. In an age where the need for an active healthy lifestyle is more pronounced than ever, food – especially healthy food – definitely requires more attention. I strongly resonate with Curefoods and Eatfit's mission to provide access to multiple food categories while featuring healthy options. I look for the same while eyeing my fitness goals. As such, I am beyond excited to endorse Ankit and his team as an investor and brand ambassador. I can't wait to show the audience some of the great campaigns we have in the works.”

Curefoods has most recently announced the acquisitions of Frozen Bottle and south India franchise rights of Sbarro. Leveraging its multi-brand multi-kitchen model, Curefoods is on an ambitious path to significantly scale its footprint and serve a multitude of food options to meet the growing needs of a diverse consumer base. It also raised $62 million in funding in January 2022 from the likes of Iron Pillar, Chiratae Ventures, Sixteenth Street Capital, Accel Partners, and Binny Bansal.

ALSO READ: Sajid Nadiadwala’s Bawaal starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor to be shot in Paris

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Post demise of Dilip Kumar, wife Saira Banu has become a recluse, claim industry friends Shatrughan Sinha, Dharmendra, & Mumtaz

There are alarming reports about Saira Banu’s physical and mental health after the demise of her legendary husband Dilip Kumar. Close friends say Saira has withdrawn into a shell and refuses to meet anyone. Mumtaz who is in Mumbai, actually dropped in at the famous bungalow in Pali Hill without an appointment, waited to meet the lady of the house, but had to return disappointed. “It’s so sad. Sairaji seems to be have gone into a shell after Yusuf Saab’s sad passing away. I made many attempts to contact her. When I could not reach her, I dropped in at her home. But I couldn’t meet her I feel really said. I remember the last time I met them both at their bungalow. Sairaji was so gracious. She had made really delicious cookies and cakes for me,” says Mumtaz who has worked with both Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu, the former in Ram Aur Shyam, the latter in Aadmi Aur Insaan.

Saira Banu and Mumtaz’s Aadmi Aur Insaan leading man Dharmendra is also worried about the self-imposed exile of Mrs Dilip Kumar. “I made many attempts to reach her. She does not answer calls. I was very close to Dilip Saab, and to Saira. I do not want to intrude on her privacy. I only hope she is in good health.”

Adds Shatrughan Sinha, “Kaisi hai Sairaji? Yeh sawaal toh main aapse puchna chahta hoon. After Dilip Saab, she has gone into a shell. We all lost the greatest actor. But she lost much more. I want her to know my wife and I are there for her if she needs us.”

For Saira Banu ever since she married Dilip Kumar in 1966 there was no other life except that as his devoted wife.

In an interview with me some years ago Saira had said, “For me, it was always Saab, no one else. I was his fan from the time I can remember. While still a teenager, I wanted to be his wife. I am very headstrong and once I made up my mind, there was no stopping me. I knew many beautiful women wanted to marry Saab, but he chose me. It was my dream come true and that's what my marriage has been, a perfect dream. Looking after Saab, his life and his home comes naturally to me. Saab never asked me to give up my career. In fact, he encouraged me to continue after marriage. But, after a while, my heart was not in my career. I just wanted to take care of Saab. Our marriage is the most important thing in my life. I do not miss having a child because Saab is like a child at heart. I am not being a martyr when I say I don't regret putting my career on the backburner. He could have married anyone, any woman he wanted. He chose me. I consider myself very fortunate. I always call him the Kohinoor of the film industry. I am lucky to be so close to him for so many years. I could not have chosen a better life. I cannot imagine any other life for me.I guess if I was chosen to be his wife, I must be special. Unki biwi hone ke liye caliber honi chahiye (to be his wife one needed to be of some caliber). But seriously, all Indian wives look after their husbands. In my family, I have seen women being devoted to their husbands. I grew up watching that.”

Also Read: The Dilip Kumar-Lata Mangeshkar connection, Lataji on her Yusuf Bhaiyya

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