Wednesday, June 10
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck star in The Rip, a film about Miami cops facing impossible choices. Their tactical narcotics squad unearths millions in cartel cash. Greed fractures the team amid cartel threats. The story is inspired by a real 2016 bust and dedicated to the writer-director's late son.
AR Rahman's comments on the Hindi film industry being 'communal' and calling 'Chhaava' divisive have sparked debate. Kangana Ranaut responded, revealing Rahman refused to score her film 'Emergency,' calling it 'propaganda.' Rahman, in a BBC interview, hinted at power shifts and a potential 'communal thing' influencing industry decisions.
The buzz around Vir Das’s directorial debut is garnering good reviews. Produced by Aamir Khan Productions, the spy-comedy 'Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos' Vir Das opened up on directing the film as per the perfectionist standards of its legendary producer, Aamir Khan.
Filmmaker Pooja Bhatt celebrated 23 years of her bold 2003 erotic thriller 'Jism' with a nostalgic Instagram post featuring John Abraham. The film, inspired by 'Body Heat', is remembered for its intense storytelling, adult relationships, and enduring soundtrack. Directed by Amit Saxena, it starred John Abraham and Bipasha Basu, leaving a cult impact on Hindi cinema.
AR Rahman's recent comments about fewer Bollywood opportunities and a potential communal reason have sparked industry debate. Veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar and Shobhaa De have expressed disbelief, suggesting fear of Rahman's stature, not communal bias, keeps people away. Rahman himself hinted at a power shift favoring non-creative individuals, leading to indirect exclusion.
In an exciting development for action film enthusiasts, Rohit Shetty is gearing up to unveil 'Maria IPS', a riveting project inspired by the life of acclaimed police officer Rakesh Maria. With the charismatic John Abraham taking the lead role, buzz around the finalized title hints at its mainstream appeal and powerful narrative.
In a dramatic turn of events, social media influencer Khushi Mukherjee is embroiled in a staggering Rs 100 crore defamation lawsuit. The case stems from her claims that cricketer Suryakumar Yadav was in contact with her through messages. Faizan Ansari, the complainant, asserts that these allegations are unfounded and harmful to Yadav's reputation.
Vir Das ventures into filmmaking with his directorial debut, 'Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos,' a spy comedy. Inspired by the success of mainstream spy thrillers like 'Pathaan' and 'Tiger,' Das rewrote the script to offer a comedic take on the genre.
Actress Anasuya Bharadwaj has filed a police complaint against 42 individuals for severe online harassment, including morphed photos, AI-generated videos, and sexual threats. Cybercrime police registered an FIR under strict laws. Separately, Anasuya recently apologized to actress Raasi for an old double-meaning remark made during a skit.
