Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda has officially announced his involvement in Sunny Deol’s much-anticipated upcoming action film. Directed by seasoned filmmaker Gopichand Malineni, this project has also roped in talents like Saiyami Kher and Regina Cassandra for pivotal roles. Hooda, who is 48 years old, divulged the exciting news on his social media accounts, stating, “Cannot wait to get on sets with Sunny paaji and the entire team. As promised, this will be a mass feast,” he posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. His announcement has already fueled substantial interest and speculation about his role in the film.
In other news, Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja celebrated a significant milestone as their son Vayu turned two years old yesterday. Kapoor took joy in penning a heartfelt message for her son on social media, expressing the immense joy he has brought into their lives. “Being your mom is the greatest gift I could ever receive. You’ve filled our lives with so much joy, laughter, and wonder. Every day with you is an adventure filled with your boundless curiosity, your infectious laughter, and your sweet, loving nature,” she wrote.
Meanwhile, at a recent event, actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu was confronted with questions regarding the harrowing Kolkata rape and murder case. Addressing the topic of women’s safety, Prabhu made a concise but impactful statement: “It is the need of the hour, and we are really looking forward to some change. I hope the change comes really soon.” Her statements echo the sentiments of many actors who have become vocal advocates for stricter measures against perpetrators of such heinous crimes, some even suggesting capital punishment for the guilty.
In the realm of film sequels, director Kabir Khan has officially quashed rumors of a follow-up to his successful 2015 film, Bajrangi Bhaijaan. According to Khan, not every blockbuster necessitates a sequel. “That is why I have not made sequels in my life. A sequel should only be made if you truly find a story worthy of taking that story forward,” he stated. He further clarified that he has never confirmed plans for a sequel to the Salman Khan-starrer but would be open to it if a compelling script came along.
From a director’s perspective, Shoojit Sircar shared valuable lessons he has learned from legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray. Sircar emphasized the significance of Ray’s work for every filmmaker.
. “His films should be seen by every filmmaker and artiste. It’s not that he was careful about his budgets, but he always spoke up and voiced his expressions with whatever means he had. His films should be seen by every filmmaker. You can learn that without making compromises, you can still make a film [with limited means],” Sircar disclosed.
On the literary front, the news of a biopic on cricket legend Yuvraj Singh has sparked considerable excitement and debate among social media users. They have been actively proposing various actors who could potentially take on the role of Singh. Among the suggestions were Ranbir Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, John Abraham, and Vicky Kaushal. One user succinctly captured the sentiment, “Bollywood has many stars, but very few are real actors. Only Ranbir Kapoor has the class to portray different layers of Yuvraj’s life.” Public speculation continues on who will eventually bag this coveted role.
Karan Johar recently added a twist to his next production by revealing an intriguing connection to characters from his 2001 hit film, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. In a press interaction, Johar revealed that his streaming series, Call Me Bae, fronted by Ananya Panday, would feature Bae, who is ostensibly the child of the characters Poo and Rohan, portrayed by Kareena Kapoor Khan and Hrithik Roshan in the original movie. Johar, an executive producer for the Prime Video show, described Bae as a “glorious Gen Z 2.0 derivative” and asserted that the upcoming series will resonate with the essence of the on-screen couple. The series is slated to stream from September 6.
Lastly, Bollywood’s global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas announced a critical milestone for her production house. The Marathi feature film Paani, produced under her banner, is set for theatrical release on October 18. The film, which secured the National Award for Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation in 2019, tells the story of a man’s quest to combat drought in his village and make it self-sufficient. Additionally, Chopra Jonas recently completed shooting for her Hollywood venture, The Bluff, co-starring Karl Urban.
In sum, Randeep Hooda’s addition to Sunny Deol’s action film, along with the involvement of other noteworthy actors, has further solidified this movie as one of the most keenly awaited projects in Bollywood. Meanwhile, the industry continues to buzz with various other notable developments, from heartfelt family milestones and social advocacy to intriguing film projects and biopics.
