Biden Says He Would Support Moving All-Star Game Over Georgia Voting Law

In an interview on ESPN, President Biden discussed the restrictions passed by the state’s Republicans last week and encouraged baseball fans to abide by social-distancing protocols.

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“We are planning everything even better and will be informing a new date soon”, says Adivi Sesh on the postponement of Major teaser

After four consecutive hits Kshanam, Oopiri, Ami Thumi and Evaru, up next for Evaru star Adivi Sesh is a true-life soldier’s tale Major where he plays the national hero Sandeep Uunnikrishnan. Mahesh Babu who produces the film says Adivi Sesh has been travelling with this story for a long time and he fits the bill completely.

Sadly the first teaser of Major had to be postponed due to Covid19. Says Adivi, “I definitely feel sad for the team due to the unfortunate circumstances for our director whose father passed away, and the Covid situation put a dent in our Mumbai event. We are planning everything even better and will be informing a new date soon.”

Regarding shooting through the pandemic Adivi says, “We are shooting, as we did during the height of the pandemic with our proper protocol followed on the set. The reality of the Covid world is that you can mitigate risk. You can’t eliminate it.”

Adivi feels a lockdown no longer makes sense. “The idea of locking ourselves up doesn’t make sense. Neither does not masking up properly.”

While the rest of the country shows a stunning slump in movie-theatre attendance Adivi is happy Telugu films are doing well. “Not only well, Telugu cinema is doing exceptionally well. Attendance wise. Collections are extremely high. A Telugu film Jathi Ratnalu just broke a million at the US box office. We hope the same comes back for Hindi soon as our film Major is a pan- India film. Since the start of 2021 we have had eight films in Telugu either make their money back or make a big profit. What Bhangra is to Punjabis cinema is to the Telugu people. I can’t wait for the world to see Major.”

Also Read: Mahesh Babu unveils first look of Adivi Sesh as Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan in the film Major; Sesh talks about making the film

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Francisco Lindor and Mets Agree on $341 Million Contract Extension

The superstar shortstop is committed to Queens through 2031 after adding 10 years to his previous deal.

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Tiger Woods Update: Sheriff Says Crash Investigation Is Done

Alex Villanueva, the sheriff of Los Angeles County, said that the authorities would need Woods’s permission to release the results of the investigation.

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M.L.B. Opening Day: What to Watch For

The 2021 season begins in earnest with a jam-packed opening day in which all 30 teams are active for Game 1 of 162.

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Tiger Woods Update: Sheriff Says Crash Investigation Is Done

Alex Villanueva, the sheriff of Los Angeles County, said that the authorities would need Woods’s permission to release the results of the investigation.

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The Sabres’ Losing Streak Ends at 18

Buffalo had been on a dry spell, going 0-15-3 since late February, before beating Philadelphia on Wednesday.

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Nationals Player Tests Positive for Virus Before Opening Day

Because of contract-tracing rules, four other players and a staff member will be held out of Washington’s season opener against the Mets on Thursday.

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SCOOP: Will Prabhas replace Tiger Shroff in Rambo remake?

The Rambo remake was announced with much fanfare a few years ago. Tiger Shroff was all set to play the lead and he had even shot the poster for the actioner. Siddharth Anand was planning to bankroll the project but it only kept on getting delayed.

Last heard, Tiger was supposed to kick-start work on the same post War 2, which Siddharth had only directed. But now, it seems that the project may get delayed further. A source shares, "Tiger has not been giving dates for the Rambo remake. He has already allotted dates for Ganapath part 1 and 2, Heropanti 2 and Baaghi 4 which means his dates are almost blocked till next year end."

So Siddharth has now moved on with the project to someone else. The same source tells us, "Siddharth has now approached Prabhas to replace Tiger in the Rambo remake. They are in advanced talks with the superstar and he also has liked the whole concept and idea. Plus, the makers feel Prabhas' addition will make it a more pan-India project and give it a different appeal. Now, it needs to be seen if Prabhas signs on the dotted line." Meanwhile, Prabhas will finish work on Adipurush and the Nag Ashwin project followed by Salar.

Also Read: Tiger Shroff begins Vikas Bahl’s GANPAT from December, Heropanti 2 also expected to begin in same month

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SCOOP: Saif Ali Khan charges Rs. 12 crores to play the cop alongside gangster Hrithik Roshan in Vikram Vedha

Tanhaji was a game changer for Saif Ali Khan as following the film’s release, the actor has been on a roll signing on big projects one after the other. While Saif plays the baddie, Raavaan in Adipurush alongside Prabhas, he is gearing up to play a no-nonsense cop alongside Hrithik Roshan’s gangster in the Vikram Vedha remake. Bollywood Hungama has learnt that Saif has upped his acting fees.

“As Vikram Vedha is set to go on the floors this summer, we hear, all the paperwork was done recently. While the pay structure of Hrithik is kept under wraps, Saif Ali Khan has charged an upfront fee of Rs. 12 crores to come on board the film,” a little birdie reveals, adding further that this is the present market rate of the Nawab for every film that is being offered to him.

“Be it a two hero film or a solo project, Saif at present is charging anywhere in the range of Rs. 12 crores, depending on the scale and reach of the story. He has decided to sign on for prestigious projects that push his value in the market, and a look at his line up suggests that it’s a step taken in the right direction,” the birdie further revealed.

Vikram Vedha is directed by Pushkar and Gayatri, with Reliance Entertainment and Neeraj Pandey as the producer. We also heard that Neeraj has been closely involved with the script of Vikram Vedha in Hindi and will also get the due credit as a writer of the film. “He had brought in his sensibility of thrill to the story, making it appealing to audiences all across the country.” Vikram Vedha prep has already begun and the makers are set to take the film on floors by April end. Wait and Watch!

Also Read: Hrithik Roshan to mark silver jubilee in films with Vikram Vedha, to play a dreaded gangster

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K-pop group ITZY roped in as the global brand ambassador of Maybelline New York

Popular Korean pop group ITZY, 4th generation powerful female-group, has been announced as the global brand ambassadors of cosmetics giant, Maybelline New York. The quintet  Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna have joined the diverse catalogue of the ambassadors including supermodel Gigi Hadid and actress Storm Reid.

 

 

The announcement was made via the Maybelline social media channels along with the poster and commercial ad. The stunning girls will be seen in Maybelline's Hypersharp Liner, Ultimatte Lipstick, and SuperStay Foundations campaigns in Asia, this spring. "We have always admired the Maybelline brand and are so excited to be able to contribute our creativity, positivity, and energy to their global community," said the group in an official statement. "It's a huge opportunity to bring new sides of ourselves to our fans and to remind the world that being confident and bold is in all of us."

 

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"I have been watching ITZY's inspiring rise and was drawn to how dynamic they are both as a group and individuals," Trisha Ayyagari, Global Brand President, Maybelline New York said in a statement. "ITZY champions self-love, individuality, and self-expression to their fans and global community. Their energy is powerful and I am so excited to bring these voices to Maybelline!"

 

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ITZY was formed in 2019 and signed by YJP Entertainment. Their debut single 'Dalla Dalla' peaked at No. 2 on Billboard's YouTube chart and No. 1 on iTunes' song chart in twelve regions. With multiple accolades, award show wins, tours under their belt, ITZY's last work was their third EP 'Not Shy' released in August 2020. The quintet is gearing up for the album 'Guess Who' to release on April 30.

ALSO READ: ITZY grab attention in wild west theme comeback ‘Not Shy’

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Hernandez and Strawberry. Reyes and Wright. Lindor?

Francisco Lindor hasn’t committed to the Mets beyond this season, but he has the talent and track record to match up with the best all-around players in franchise history.

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GOT7's JB reportedly in talks to join H1GHR MUSIC label

It seems like popular Korean pop group GOT7's leader and singer JB, also known as JAY B, has found a new label for himself. After opting to not renew contracts with JYP Entertainment in January this year, the septet chose to find new labels for themselves for representation. While all six members have found their new homes already, the fans have been eagerly awaiting to hear from JB.

Now, it seems like the musician is reportedly in talks with Hip-Hop and R&B label H1GHR MUSIC. The news was first reported in Korean tabloid OSEN. In response to the reports, the label said that nothing has been decided with JB yet.

H1GHR Music Records is a global Hip-Hop and R&B label founded in 2017 by producer, businessman, and rapper Jay Park with North American singer and songwriter Cha Cha Malone. The company aims to promote new talents in their hometowns, Seoul and Seattle, and internationally. Meanwhile, GOT7's Yugyeom has joined the AOMG label, which is also headed by Jay Park.

JB made his debut with JJ Project with GOT7 member Jinyoung and also made his acting debut in 2012 in the drama Dream High 2. In 2014, he went on to debut as the leader and member of the group GOT7. Though going solo, the group has promised to stay connected as a group and release content as well. They released their first song 'Encore' after leaving their first company in February this year. Since then, JB now has a new stage name as JAY B. He has been part of several magazine covers and even opened a Twitter account and YouTube channel.

Meanwhile, GOT7's eldest member Mark has returned to Los Angeles where he is working on his solo music and released his first song 'One In A Million' with musician Sanjoy. Jackson Wang, who is the CEO of Team Wang label, has continued to release solo music. For Korean and international promos, he signed with Sublime Artist Agency and so did member Youngjae. Jinyoung signed with BH Entertainment for music and acting work, Yugyeom signed with AOMG, and BamBam signed with Abyss Company.

ALSO READ: Jackson Wang faces heartbreak after being hopelessly in love in retro style ‘Leave Me Loving You’ music video

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Ankita Lokhande to reprise her role as Archana in Pavitra Rishta 2

Ankita Lokhande and Sushant Singh Rajput shot to fame after starring in Pavitra Rishta. The show was quite the loved one on Indian television and the on-screen chemistry of Sushant Singh Rajput and Ankita Lokhande. The show is still talked about and the makers are planning to bring in season 2 for the show, as per the reports. With Sushant Singh Rajput not being here anymore, the makers are planning to introduce a fresh face but the expectations are going to be high.

Ankita Lokhande will be reprising her role as Archana in season 2 as well as the show is in its pre-production stage. The makers feel that it would be better to bring in a fresher to fill in Sushant Singh Rajput’s shoes rather than bring back an already known face knowing the sentimental value of the show and his character Manav. Hiten Tejwani, who played the role of Manav in the latter half of the show, will not be returning for his role.

How excited are you for Pavitra Rishta 2? Be sure to let us know in the comments below.

Also Read: Ankita Lokhande loses cool on Sushant Singh Rajput’s fans for accusing her of ‘being too happy’

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Soccer Samples Streetwear and Likes the Fit

Juventus reimagined its look, P.S.G. partnered with Jordan Brand, and now Arsenal and Inter Milan are following suit. But soccer’s interest in design has little to do with the sport.

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Vishal Malhotra returns to Disney Channel to host the second season of Imagine That 2

Grab your DIY kit and get ready to welcome the new season of Imagine That in a brand new avatar with brand new hosts on April 18th. After an immensely successful first season, Disney Channel has announced the second season of its marquee show Imagine That which will be hosted by actor Vishal Malhotra and also introduce audiences to a new Do-It-Yourself (DIY) artist – Simran Kumar Puri. Redefining the importance and joy of upcycling by harnessing the power of creativity and imagination, the second season will continue to encourage kids to think beyond the ordinary and be imaginative through an entirely new format.

Committed to entertaining fans with content that can stimulate their creative minds, the new season will showcase a new interactive set; different themes of Do-It-Yourself craft that will instill the importance of upcycling and utility in kids. From Megatastic art installations made from recycled materials to two-minute art and craft challenges and a magical mystery box that will pop up every episode, the second season promises a whole bunch of fresh and repurposed art; reaching out to kids in a wholesome, fulfilling manner.

The show will witness the comeback of one of the most popular Disney talents - actor Vishal Malhotra as the host of Imagine That; while introducing kids to a new DIY artist Simran Kumar Puri who will bring his impeccable art skills and DIY expertise; centered around upcycling and utility. Through their camaraderie, humour, and wit; the duo will bring in lots of fun, energy and liveliness on the show while making repurposed DIYs a part of their everyday life. Additionally, this season will also give an opportunity to DIY experts from across India who will get to showcase their talent on the show as supermakers.

“Disney is my second home. I have worked on some of my most memorable shows with Disney and it’s exciting to be back with the second season of Imagine That after a very successful first season. I get to be a friend to a new generation of fans again as we, Simran and I, take our viewers to a whole new world of DIYs with a fresh format and inspire them to nurture their creativity,” said Vishal Malhotra.

“Art has always been very close to my heart since I was a child and it’s a dream come true for me to bring this passion and join the Disney Channel family. I am thrilled to have a successful platform like Imagine That to create and share something that I love in a much more meaningful way with so many kids. As an added bonus, I get to work with Vishal, who in his own signature style, helps me and our viewers have more fun on the show. I am really excited to bring our viewers both simple and easy-to-do DIYs, as well as elaborate ones and I, hope to inspire them to be at their imaginative best,” said Simran Kumar Puri.

Imagine That 2 will premiere on Disney Channel in India at 9.30 am on Sunday, April 18th, 2021.

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Supreme Court Arguments May Be Turning Point for N.C.A.A.

The justices will consider whether limits on payments to student-athletes violate antitrust laws.

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An Early Look at the N.C.A.A. Men’s Final Four

Gonzaga vs. U.C.L.A. Houston vs. Baylor. Here are the ups and down with each team.

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We Expect Sports Stars to Be Heroes. What About Our Politicians?

A postgame interview offers a reminder that the spectacle of public life is best backed up with real work.

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N.C.A.A. Tournament Women’s Final Four: A First-Timer Crashes a Group of Powers

Seeking its first title since 2016, UConn faces an Arizona team making its debut in the national semifinal. Two No. 1 seeds, Stanford and South Carolina, will play in the other matchup.

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“We are waiting for Kartik Aaryan to test negative” - Anees Bazmee

The shooting of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 was suspended again this month when its leading man Kartik Aaryan was tested positive for Covid19. Now Kartik is well on the way to recovery and spending his time watching a whole lot of movies and enjoying his mother’s cooking.

Director Anees Bazmee is not worried at all. “We have already shot more than 60 percent of the film. Shooting stopped in Lucknow in March 2020 and the lockdown followed .But we made up for lost time when we resumed shooting. And now Kartik’s Covid which came as a shock is not a big problem. Kartik is a very fast worker. He picks up his lines in minutes. We will be back on track as soon as he re-joins us. We are all waiting for him.”

Anees is all praise for Kartik. “He is a pleasure to work with. Always on time, always professional, never any tantrums. Kartik has a smile for everyone. Having him on the set brings very pleasant vibes into the process of shooting. We need that positivity right now.”

Anees flashbacks to the time he first saw Kartik on screen. “I had full faith in him from his first film. When I saw Pyaar Ka Punchnaama I knew he was going to make it really big. I wanted to work with him then only. But everything takes its time in life. I am glad we are working on Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 together. His comic timing is superb.”

As good as Akshay Kumar’s in the first Bhool Bhulaiyaa film? Anees demurs, “I had nothing to do with Bhool Bhulaiyaa with Akshay Kumar. So I wouldn’t know.”

Also Read: Kartik Aaryan shares hilarious photo with Rajpal Yadav from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 to extend Holi wishes

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WE BROKE IT FIRST! Sunny Deol’s younger son Rajveer Deol confirmed as the lead in Avnish Barjatya’s next

Bollywood Hungama was the first one to break the news of Sunny Deol’s younger son gearing up for his big Bollywood debut. The aspiring actor is following the footsteps of his father, uncles, and older brother and is all set to make his debut with Avnish Barjatya’s upcoming rom-com. The film is reportedly on the lines of Ayan Mukerji’s Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.

While there are no further reports regarding the leading lady, Rajveer Deol will be accompanied by an ensemble cast for this coming-of-age love story.  Earlier today, Rajshri made an official announcement on their social media. Avnish Barjatya, Sooraj Barjatya’s elder son, will be making his directorial debut with this project.

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Rajveer’s older brother Karan Deol was launched in 2019 with Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas.

Also Read: Sunny Deol’s younger son Rajvir Deol to debut with Avnish Barjatya’s film

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T-Series joins IPRS – A big boost to the Indian Music Publishing Industry

T-Series and The Indian Performing Right Society Limited (“IPRS”) in a joint press release announced today that Super Cassettes Industries Limited, popularly known as “T-Series”, has joined the membership of IPRS. T-Series, India’s leading Music label and the biggest Film Production studio in India  led by Mr Bhushan Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director, brings to IPRS a vast music library of more than 200,000 titles, including 50,000 plus music videos, comprising of more than 15000 hours of music including musical compositions and lyrics forming part of songs/music videos spread across more than fifteen Indian languages such as Hindi, Punjabi, Bhojpuri, Haryanvi, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Rajasthani, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya, etc.

This development is a watershed moment in the Indian Music Industry and will provide a game changing boost to the IPRS, the registered Indian Copyright Society representing music composers, lyricists and owner publishers of music. T-Series presence as a member will significantly benefit authors and music composer members of IPRS. IPRS will now represent the T-Series music publishing catalogue of lyrics and musical compositions and license a wide variety of platforms and businesses which exploit music in India significantly enhancing the music publishing ecosystem in India and vastly improving the ease of doing business for numerous music licensees including broadcasters, digital services, telcos and various other small businesses intending to license music in a seamless single window clearance for underlying works embodied in a sound recording or a music video .

Chairman of IPRS renowned lyricist Mr Javed Akhtar said, “I see this as a homecoming for T-Series and thank Mr Bhushan Kumar and the T-Series family from the bottom of my heart for entrusting IPRS with its copyright catalogue once again. This is a win-win proposition for T-Series and for our author and music composer members who will benefit tremendously. The entire music industry is united today in its determination that creators, music businesses all will work together for the common cause. I am joined by my fellow Directors of IPRS in saying I also look forward to welcoming Mr Bhushan Kumar on the Board of IPRS”.

Chairman and Managing Director of T-Series, Mr Bhushan Kumar said, “Copyright is in the heart and soul of what T-Series creates. Our joining IPRS is a logical progression for the company. We took this decision in the interest of the entire music industry – today the entire industry, creators, music businesses, all united, represent a seamless coalition of stakeholders contributing to our country’s progress and working together in our common interest. T-Series will bring more value to IPRS and its members. We look forward to IPRS growing even more with our support in the future so that it can benefit the creator community and the industry even more”.

Mr Devraj Sanyal, Managing Director & CEO, Universal Music Group, India & South Asia said, “For great change to effectively happen in the publishing business of the Indian Music Industry, you need all the major players to band together to push the agenda of fairness, transparency & equitable remunerations for both owner publishers & our respected author composers and now with my dear friends Bhushan & teams from T-Series joining us in IPRS, that day is here. With Javed Saab, Bhushan & all my fellow board members I’m sure we will now see a golden age dawn for creators & copyright owners”.

Mr Rakesh Nigam CEO, IPRS said, “I am delighted that T-Series is joining IPRS. This will benefit the authors and music composer members of IPRS tremendously. T-Series is not only a market leader in the music and film industry, but it is also a hugely successful incubation lab and proving ground for many young talented creators, all of whom will benefit from their association with IPRS as well.”

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Fahadh Faasil finally sets the record straight about his accident

The incredibly gifted Fahadh Faasil had an accident at the beginning of March which he is still recovering from. Yes, it was that serious. We’ve been hearing and reading a lot of speculative unsubstantiated reports on how the mishap happened and how serious it was.

I finally got the truth from the horse’s mouth. Says Fahadh, “Yes, I had an accident a few weeks back. I am still recovering. The stitches should go off this week.”

When I urged him to share more details the legendary Malayali actor replied, “I had a fall during the shooting of Malayankunju. It was a landslide sequence. Mechanically done. We lost control over the speed. I only realized how serious it was when my doctors broke down. I should be back to normal in about a week. It could have been avoided. But I guess I needed this going off track and getting back.”

Fahadh says derailing is Nature’s way of rejuvenating him. “It often happens to me. I am never in one space for too long. It is more often psychological than physical. But physically to it happen once in a while.”

Also Read: Fahadh Faasil hands over Rs 10 lakhs from the profit of C U Soon to Film Employees Federation of Kerala

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Janhvi Kapoor to undertake intense preparation for Helen

Janhvi Kapoor who is currently in the US with her sister Khushi and her half-sister Anshula returns to some heavy-duty preparation her next film Helen. The film a remake of National award winning Malayalam film Helen helmed by Mathukutty Xavier, will cast Janhvi as a simple honest charming working-class girl who gets locked in the freezer of a supermarket.

The film would require Janhvi to project her fears and physical collapse in below-zero temperature. Janhvi will spend time in isolation and also experience first-hand the trauma of being placed in freezing temperature.

Boney Kapoor who produces the film says it’s a challenge for Janhvi to be doing a survivalist drama so early in your career. “If you look fake doing it, the audience will reject the film. Janhvi will have to work really hard to convince the audience of her character’s predicament,” says Boney.

The last Indian actor to look fully convincing in a survivalist drama was Janhvi’s Roohi co-star Rajkummar Rao in Trapped.

Also Read: Janhvi Kapoor announces Good Luck Jerry’s wrap with aesthetic pictures from the set

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SCOOP: Sooryavanshi unlikely to release on April 30 due to new Covid-19 restrictions; trade experts share their views

Around 3 weeks ago, Bollywood Hungama was the first one to report that Sooryavanshi, the much awaited action film starring Akshay Kumar and directed by Rohit Shetty, is all set to finally release on April 30, 2021. The exhibitors were informed about this new release date and were told to get ready to screen the first big Bollywood film post the pandemic. A few days later, on March 14, also Rohit Shetty’s birthday, a formal announcement was made by the makers. As expected, it led to frenzy among the trade, exhibitors and fans at large. After all, this is one film that has been hugely awaited by almost everyone since almost a year.

Sadly, a lot has changed in the last two weeks with regard to the Covid-19 situation in India. On March 14, the day Sooryavanshi was officially announced for April 30 release, India recorded 26,513 cases. At present, the country sees around 60,000 plus cases daily. In other words, the jump has been extreme. Maharashtra is the biggest hotspot and it shockingly recorded nearly 40,000 cases on Sunday March 28. And there are no signs of the cases receding or even plateauing. It was hence no surprise that the Maharashtra government declared a night curfew in Maharashtra, from 8:00 pm to 7:00 am. For cinema business, this is shocking as it would mean that the last show of the day would be at 5:00 or 5:30 pm. This, along with 50% occupancy, would mean poor collections of films.

And the worst might be yet to come. There have been reports that the state government in Maharashtra is mulling over a lockdown from April 2 or 3. That would mean cinema halls would once again be shut.

Even before the night curfew was declared, the collections in the North and Western belt have been disappointing. The Hollywood biggie, Godzilla vs. Kong, which released on March 24, ended up collecting a huge Rs 28.96 crore in 5 days but a chunk of it came mainly from the South. It gave a clear idea that releasing a mid-sized Bollywood film in such a scenario would be suicidal. The postponement of Bunty Aur Babli 2, scheduled for April 23 release, and Chehre, scheduled to release on April 9, gave an indication that the release schedule is all set to go for a toss.

Sooryavanshi is obviously a bigger film than Bunty Aur Babli 2 and Chehre and the question everyone is asking is – will it release on April 30 as scheduled? We asked the trade to comment on this issue. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh says, “There has been no communication from the makers after their announcement on March 14 when they informed that they are bringing Sooryavanshi to cinemas on April 30. There’s a lot of speculation within and outside the film fraternity. The exhibitors are of course very sad but then they also understand that the cases are rising. There’s also a night curfew going on in Mumbai. So, the evening and night shows are ruled out completely. Under these circumstances, I am sure the producers must be rethinking but as of now, there’s no communication.”

Trade analyst Atul Mohan also states, “Right now, it’s too early to comment. Almost a month is left. The situation is bad and one can only hope that things improve.”

The makers of Sooryavanshi had admitted that they were ready to bring the film even if cinemas in most centres are operating at 50% capacity. But the addition of another restriction in the form of night curfew can prove detrimental.

Raj Bansal, the owner of Entertainment Paradise in Jaipur, sighs, “50% occupancy and on top of that no shows in late evening and night. The collections would go for a toss in such a scenario.” Atul Mohan meanwhile quips, “Due to the night curfew in Maharashtra, the last show is held at 5:00 pm. Earlier, the government offices used to function from 9:00 to 5:00 pm. Now, even the cinema halls are forced to function in the same time frame!”

Raj Bansal is not much hopeful about the scenario improving. He rues, “I doubt Sooryavanshi is releasing on April 30. The spread of the virus is increasing. Secondly, no one knows when these night curfews will end. Due to these factors, no one will take a chance of releasing their film in a month’s time.”

He adds, “Also, we saw the fate of Roohi, Mumbai Saga, Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar and Saina. The collections were very bad; I couldn’t imagine that the occupancy would be so poor.” He then emphasizes, “Rajasthan is also under night curfew. Many places in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat are also under restrictions. We still hope that these curbs would not go on till the end of April but as a producer, I would not take a chance. If I was the producer, I would have definitely postponed the film. As an exhibitor, I would of course want Sooryavanshi to release as I need this big film for my theatre.”

Taran Adarsh makes it clear that one should wait for official communication. He says, “There are so many stakeholders in Sooryavanshi. They’ll have to come together and take a call. Postponing a film again and again of course leads to a lot of discussion on social media but the producers also need to think for the betterment of the film. They are the parents. A film is like a child for them. They need to protect it, nurture it and give it out at the right time. So whatever decision the makers take, I am going to respect that.” He signs off by saying, “I would suggest that let’s wait for the official communication and let’s not speculate. Producers ko bhi waqt dijiye. Let’s hope for the best and let’s keep our fingers crossed.”

Also Read: CONFIRMED: Akshay Kumar starrer Sooryavanshi to release on April 30

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Ajaz Khan might face some serious charges in his recent arrest by the NCB

Yesterday, Ajaz Khan was arrested by the NCB at the airport after his return to Mumbai from Rajasthan. The actor has alleged connections to the Shadab Batata drug case and is being accused of possessing MDMA. Ajaz Khan is also being accused of being a part of the Batata gang and the drug case involves illegal possession of MDMA worth Rs. 2 crores.

The actor has been taken into custody by the Narcotics Control Bureau officials and is being questioned about his connections with the gang. Sameer Wankhede, Zonal director of the Narcotics Control Bureau said that Ajaz Khan might have to face some serious charges with the case. The agency has found some serious connections of the actor to the Shadab Batata case and the actor had been questioned for multiple hours.

This is not the first time that Ajaz Khan will be facing charges for possessing drugs. The actor was taken into custody in 2018 for possessing illegal drugs.

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EXCLUSIVE: Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi team upset with Pagglait; accuse the makers of plagiarism; director Seema Pahwa calls it a coincidence

On Friday March 26, a comic-tragedy film, Pagglait, dropped on Netflix and it was met with mostly positive reviews. Starring Sanya Malhotra in the lead along with Shruti Sharma, Sayani Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Ashutosh Rana, Sheebha Chadha, Jameel Khan, Rajesh Tailang, Chetan Sharma, Aasif Khan, Sharib Hashmi, Meghna Malik and others, it’s about a girl who loses her husband within five months of marriage. While the film got appreciated, some viewers pointed out about its uncanny resemblance to Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi. Directed by actor Seema Pahwa, it told a similar story of a sudden death resulting in a family’s reunion and also a lot of chaos and madness. This ensemble film starred Naseeruddin Shah, Supriya Pathak, Konkona Sen Sharma, Parambrata Chatterjee, Vikrant Massey, Vinay Pathak, Manoj Pahwa, Ninad Kamat, Sadiya Siddiqu, Divya Jagdale, Deepika Amin, Brijendra Kala and Rajendra Gupta. It released theatrically on January 1, 2021 and had its premiere at the Jio MAMI 21st Mumbai Film Festival in October 2019, a month before Pagglait went on floors.

A source close to Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi’s team told us that there’s a lot of anger in the team after watching the Sanya Malhotra starrer. The source says, “The actors and other members from the team were quite upset and angry when they saw Pagglait. They couldn’t believe that the film is so similar in so many ways to Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi. From the location to the character traits to even camera angles, so many things seem to be copied is what they allege.”

When contacted, Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi’s director Seema Pahwa made it clear that she has no grudges or any complaint. She told this writer, “Mere actors ka naraaz hona jaayaz hai. The team members are a bit disturbed over these developments. However, ours was an original film and so is Pagglait. I would not say that they copied our film. I guess it must be a coincidence. However, some things were in their control. They were aware of Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi and yet, they ignored the similarities. They could have tweaked the script a little. They had the time and opportunity. They have even shot their film in the same house where we shot Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi!”

When asked whether she has seen Pagglait, Seema Pahwa said, “I have not seen it yet but I have got many calls from friends and unit members and their biggest grouse is that even the shooting location has been the same. I am sure because of the similarities, even they (Pagglait makers) must be having a tough time.”

Incidentally, today, that is, March 31, Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi is all set to release digitally, that too on Netflix.

Also Read: Seema Pahwa to star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Alia Bhatt’s Gangubai Kathiawadi

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With 17 Games, the N.F.L. Evolves for Streaming Generation

The last time the league expanded its regular season 43 years ago, it was evolving for TV broadcasts and priming for an offensive era.

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Gonzaga Makes Final Four With Another (Expected) Rout

The Zags’ pursuit of an undefeated season has often come on the undercard for other games during this N.C.A.A. men’s tournament.

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South Carolina Rolls Past Texas Into the Final Four

Texas was held scoreless in the fourth quarter as the Gamecocks started their celebration early.

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N.F.L. Officially Adds 17th Regular Season Game

The measure passed by team owners Tuesday is the first expansion of the N.F.L.’s regular season schedule since 1978 and will force the league to push the Super Bowl back one week.

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Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson and Salma Hayek starrer The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard to now release on June 16

Actors Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson are returning in the sequel of Hitman’s Bodyguard which released in 2017. This time, Salma Hayek joins the cast. Titled The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard, Lionsgate and Millennium have announced that the film will now release on June 16.

The announcement was made on Monday along with the title logo reveal.

only in theaters june 16, 2021. #hitmanswife pic.twitter.com/rAxSbZNvPq

— Lionsgate (@Lionsgate) March 29, 2021

Along with Ryan and Samuel, Salma Hayek, and Richard E. Grant will reprise their roles. The new cast includes Antonio Banderas, Morgan Freeman, and Frank Grillo. The film is directed by Patrick Hughes and the script to be penned by Tom O'Connor.

ALSO READ: Cruella, Free Guy, Death On The Nile and more new release dates announced by Disney

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A.R. Rahman launches Ehan Bhat and Edilsy Vargas with 99 Songs; says they have a lot of potential

Oscar and Grammy Award-winning musician A.R. Rahman discovers an all-new expanse of his artistry as he turns producer and writer for 99 Songs. With this film, a romantic musical, the maestro also introduces to the world the next big actors to watch out for — Ehan Bhat and Edilsy Vargas.

The enigmatic talent, presence and gravitas of Ehan and Edilsey have got netizens excited to see a fresh pairing on the big screen. The actors will be seen undertaking a musical quest in this love story presented by Jio Studios.

A.R. Rahman says, “It is my pleasure to introduce the talented lead cast, Ehan Bhat and Edilsy Vargas. They both are very promising and have a lot of potential in them. I wish them a great cinematic journey ahead.”

An elated Ehan Bhat shared, “I am humbled with the response that Edilsy and I have been getting since the launch of the 99 Songs trailer. The support and encouragement for our film and its music is heartening. I am grateful to Rahman sir for giving us this opportunity which doesn’t come easily for someone with absolutely no background in Bollywood. It has been such an unbelievable journey."

99 Songs will release in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on 16th April, 2021. Presented by Jio Studios, the film is produced by A.R. Rahman’s production company YM Movies and co-produced by Ideal Entertainment.

ALSO READ:  AR Rahman pulls anchor’s leg for speaking in Hindi at the audio launch of 99 Songs

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Parineeti Chopra partners with science based skincare brand, The Derma Co.

Get ready to see the #FilterFree Parineeti Chopra all over digital screens as the science-based skincare brand, The Derma Co. introduces the leading lady as the official face of the brand in India. The Derma Co. has a philosophy of living life without filters and believes in treating skin concerns from within to reveal true-beautiful-selves. Parineeti Chopra joins hands with the brand to propagate the message to the youth and encourages them to embrace their #FilterFree skin. With this philosophy, the brand launches its first-ever digital film, featuring Parineeti, that goes live today.

Known for her real, valiant, natural and authentic approach to beauty, Parineeti exemplifies The Derma Co.’s philosophy of inspiring, empowering, and delivering happiness to women by celebrating natural beauty through great skin.

“When I got to know about the concept of The Derma Co. I loved the idea of how they are tackling skin concerns from within and embracing one's #FilterFree skin. I am glad that I could partner with the brand on this journey to make people feel more comfortable and confident in their own skin.” says Parineeti.

“Parineeti has always been looked up for being the differentiator. She is dynamic, young, strong-minded, and genuine, making her seamlessly fit in to the brand ideology of #FilterFree self. She is the perfect expression of someone who is constantly evolving along with her skincare needs. We are confident that she will be able to advocate the brand philosophy of urging people to stop hiding skin concerns behind make-up and healing them from within. We’re delighted to have her as a part of our growing family and confident that she will inspire millennial consumers to go #FilterFree with The Derma Co.” says Ghazal Alagh, Co-founder and CIO, Honasa Consumer Pvt. Ltd.

ALSO READ: Parineeti Chopra gets Amul’s tribute for Saina, says ‘your stamp of approval means everything’

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Russell Crowe joins Chris Hemsworth and Taika Waititi starrer Thor: Love And Thunder

Marvel Studios' next Thor: Love And Thunder is currently under production with Chris Hemsworth returning as God of Thunder. Natalie Portman returns to the cast whereas Christian Bale is the new entrant. Meanwhile, there's another addition to the cast and it is none other than Russell Crowe.

According to Deadline, "Crowe’s role is being kept under wraps and the hope was to surprise fans with this fun cameo when the film was released, but following recent photos of Crowe hanging out with the cast all over Australia."

Apart from that, Matt Damon has a cameo in the film and was seen in Australia in January 2021 filming his scenes. In Thor: Ragnarok, Matt essayed the role of an Asgardian actor who played the role of Loki in a play.

With Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Natalie Portman (Jane Foster), and Tessa Thompson (Valkyrie) returning to their roles, Christian Bale is starring as Gorr - the God Butcher. Thor: Love and Thunder is set to release in theaters on May 6, 2022!

ALSO READ: Matt Damon reportedly joins the cast of Marvel’s Thor: Love And Thunder, touches down Australia for the shoot

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Christopher Nolan's sci-fi thriller Tenet to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on March 31

Amazon Prime Video has got the long weekend locked and loaded with the premiere of the much anticipated sci-fi, spy thriller, Tenet on 31th March 2021. From the mind that brought audiences across the globe films like Inception and the Christian Bale Batman Trilogy, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises comes the sci-fi thriller Tenet starring John David Washington, Elizabeth Debicki, Robert Pattinson, Michael CaineKenneth Branagh and India’s own Dimple Kapadia.

The film that took the critics and audiences by storm for its stellar performances, intriguing screenplay, layered plot, stunning cinematography, and brilliant high-octane action sequences will be available for Indian audiences in multiple languages including English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

Armed with only one word, Tenet, and fighting for the survival of the entire world, John David Washington, plays an international spy who journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold into something beyond real time. Filmed across seven countries, this intense thriller, will see a time travelling protagonist risking his own life to stop the inevitable catastrophe that could be bigger than World War III and a nuclear holocaust. Will he make it ‘back in time’ to save the world?

ALSO READ: Christopher Nolan blasts Warner Bros over their deal to simultaneously releases their films in theatres and on HBO Max

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Mankind Pharma signs Anil Kapoor and Ranveer Singh as brand ambassadors of Health OK

Mankind Pharma, one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in India has announced its foray into multivitamins and minerals with a new brand ‘Health OK’. The new offering is the perfect solution to modern lifestyles problems with its unique formulations of Natural Ginseng and Taurine for maintaining energy, 20 multivitamin.

and minerals for improving Overall Health and Vitamin C, D, and Zinc for added Immunity.

 

Due to the fast-paced life cycle, people tend to ignore their health by skipping meals, and thus look for convenient eating habits leading to regular tiredness, fatigue, and weakness- which are signs of lack of macro and micronutrients, which results in energy and deteriorating overall health.

And now two leading Bollywood superstars, the age-defying Anil Kapoor and iconic youth superstar Ranveer Singh have come together in one single frame and are endorsing and spreading the message of a healthy and energetic lifestyle. Studies have revealed that multivitamins are consumed for mainly two reasons, overall fitness and health and to keep up the energy levels in today’s hectic lifestyle. The combination is a deadly one as no one is better than Anil Kapoor, who is the epitome of a healthy lifestyle, and Ranveer Singh, known for his super-energetic persona, to endorse Health OK.

The Health OK TVC campaign showcases Anil Kapoor and Ranveer Singh working in an office set up with hectic and long working hours. The surprising part is that their level of energy always remains constant throughout the day. Towards the end of the video is when they both reveal that the secret of their energy and fitness is Health OK.

Speaking on the association, brand ambassador Anil Kapoor said, “I am delighted to associate with a brand like Mankind Pharma who has been working effectively in making India a self-reliant country. With the new product launch, I am excited to represent Health OK to reach the masses.”

Commenting on the association, brand ambassador Ranveer Singh said, “I am excited to be a part of the brand’s endeavour and extend my support to the brand's vision. In our hectic lifestyle, we tend to forget about the vitamins and minerals that our body requires. I am sure that people will benefit immensely from this new product by Health Ok. I look forward to being a part of their growth journey.”

Talking about the launch of the new brand category, Joy Chatterjee, General Manager, Sales, and Marketing Mankind Pharma, said, “We have strategically decided to launch Health OK keeping in mind the issues related to low energy, tiredness and fatigue. Hence, we have roped in Mega Superstars Anil Kapoor and Ranveer Singh on board for this association for our new category. Before entering into this segment, the brand did extensive research to understand the gaps for the need of health supplements, and conducted rigorous trials before rolling out the product in the market”.

ALSO READ: Rohit Shetty begins the final schedule of Cirkus; shares BTS picture with Ranveer Singh

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Ibrahim Ali Khan joins as AD for Karan Johar’s next directorial with Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt

In January this year, it was reported that the Gully Boy pair Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt will be reuniting for a love story by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. The film will also be directed by Karan Johar.

Now, with Ranveer Singh all set to wrap his film Cirkus with Rohit Shetty, it is being reported that Karan Johar's film will go on floors in the month of June or July and will reportedly be shot at some real locations in India. The two actors will be undergoing some acting workshops ahead of the film going on floors to understand their characters better.

As per reports on an entertainment portal, the film will also see Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh's son Ibrahim Ali Khan as assistant director. Ibrahim, who is still in college, has no plans of getting launched as an actor for now but is keen to understand the process of filmmaking.

The reports further state that Ranveer will be seen sporting a complete modern cool look in the film whereas Alia's character is said to be slightly subtle in comparison to Ranveer's character. The film is said to be a light hearted love story without any social message, the kind Dharma is known for.

Meanwhile, Karan Johar last directed the romantic drama Ae Dil Hai Mushkil starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. While he has directed segments in Netflix original Lust Stories and Ghost Stories, this will be his next big screen directorial.

ALSO READ: Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh to star in a love story directed by Karan Johar

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UConn-Baylor: Was It a Foul on DiJonai Carrington?

DiJonai Carrington thought she was fouled at the end of Baylor’s loss to UConn. So did a lot of people. The refs didn’t blow their whistles.

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SCOOP: After Mithali Raj, Taapsee Pannu to essay the role of Sania Mirza in her biopic?

Taapsee Pannu is clearly on a roll. The actress, who has delivered some fantastic performances in the last two years, has one of the strongest line ups among actors of the current generation. While she has almost 4 films almost over - Do Baara, Rashmi Rocket, Haseen Dillruba and a South film, the Pink actress is currently prepping for her sports biopic Shabaash Mithu on Mithali Raj's life.

But now, we can tell you that the Mithali Raj biopic isn't the only sports biopic Taapsee is doing. A source says, "Taapsee has now been approached for the Sania Mirza biopic as well. This has been in the works for some time. Ronnie Screwvala bought the rights to her life. The makers wanted a younger actress to play Sania and after Parineeti Chopra playing Saina, they didn't want her to do it. They took the film to Taapsee who has liked the script."

Taapsee's team is currently working out the modalities for the same. Apart from the cricketer biopic, Taapsee is also in talks for Rajkumar Hirani's next with Shah Rukh Khan but according to latest reports, that film has got pushed. So, Taapsee might be able to accommodate the Sania Mirza biopic in that time frame now.

Also Read: Anubhav Sinha and Taapsee Pannu on why Thappad winning big at Filmfare means a lot to them

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How the Dodgers Keep Spending When Other Teams Cut Back

As most teams look for ways to scale back, Los Angeles wants to get bigger and better. To do so, the fan base needs to grow.

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Amit Sharma opens up on fighting Covid

Badhaai Ho director Amit Sharma has fought his way out of Covid Positive. Speaking to me on the day his quarantine ended Amit said, “It happened in spite of all precautions. I had moved out of my home into a hotel for the last three months to work on my film Maidaan. The plan was to move back home, when I was detected Covid Positive.”

Luckily Amit’s family was out of station. “It is fortunate that my wife and son are out of town. They left for my wife’s parents’ home in Delhi for the next two months. So I was in quarantine in my home without the fear of infecting my wife or son. I missed my family. But I was relieved that they were not home with me. It would have been very difficult to keep my son away from me. Or for that matter, if I had not moved out my home for three months my wife and child would also have been susceptible to the virus. Though it was tough on me to manage with Covid on my own, I think it was plain good fortune that my family was spared.”

Amit counsels everyone to exercise the optimum caution. “There should be no slackening of guidelines. We are back to shooting. By doing so we are vulnerable to infection. But it can’t be helped. Work has to go on. Thousands of livelihoods depend on it. At the same time we should be very careful. Covid19 is not going away for a while.”

Also Read: Ajay Devgn starrer Maidaan director Amit Sharma to resume shoot as he tested negative for COVID-19

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Amitabh Bachchan and Emraan Hashmi starrer Chehre postponed amid rise in COVID-19 cases

Anand Pandit’s Chehre, directed by Rumy Jafry has received an overwhelming response from not only the audience but critics as well. Ever since the makers released the posters, teasers and the trailer, the anticipation to watch the ensemble cast on the big screens, for the first time, has been building day by day.

After the lockdown last year, many filmmakers were awaiting the release of their upcoming films in 2021. Even though the theatres and other establishments are functioning smoothly across the country, the sudden spike in COVID-19 cases is a matter of concern. Considering the situation the nation is going through and keeping the safety of fans in mind, Anand Pandit Motion Pictures has decided to postpone the release of their much-anticipated film Chehre.

Starring Amitabh Bachchan and Emraan Hashmi in the lead, the mystery-thriller was all set to release on April 9th, 2021. However, the film is now pushed ahead and the new release date will be announced soon.

Sharing about the decision, Producer Anand Pandit says, "Considering the situation and safety of our audiences and fans which is of utmost importance to us, we have decided to postpone our film Chehre. The team has taken immense efforts to make it a great cinematic experience and we are looking forward to our audiences coming to the theatres safely."

Emraan Hashmi shared the official statement on his Instagram that read, "Due to the rising cases of COVID-19 and new guidelines for cinemas, we are unable to release our movie Chehre on 9th April and have decided to postpone until further notice."

"We have received an overwhelming response on our trailer and we are grateful for all the love and support. We have decided to bring Chehre to audiences theatrically when the environment is more conducive for the experience," it further read.

"See you in cinemas very soon, until then stay safe and healthy! Cover your Chehre with a mask and don't forget to use sanitiser. Team Chehre," the message concluded.

Emraan Hashmi wrote, "The well-being of our very own audience is of utmost importance to us. We are extremely humbled by the love and support that we have received this far. See you in the cinemas soon. Until then, stay safe!"

 

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Helmed by Rumy Jafry, Chehre will see megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Emraan Hashmi sharing screen space for the first time. It also stars Annu Kapoor, Krystle D’Souza, Drithiman Chakroborthy, Raghubir Yadav and Siddhanth Kapoor. The film is produced by Anand Pandit Motion Pictures & Saraswati Entertainment Private Limited and directed by Rumy Jafry.

ALSO READ: Will Chehre release as per schedule on April 9? Decision to be taken post Holi, says producer Anand Pandit

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The N.C.A.A. is Under Scrutiny in Washington

The N.C.A.A. is under scrutiny on Capitol Hill and at the Supreme Court. The pressure for college sports to change is bound to intensify.

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BTS strongly condemn the rise in anti-Asian violence, share their experiences with racism

Global popstars and Grammy-nominated artist BTS has strongly condemned the rise in anti-Asian violence in a lengthy statement. Their statement comes in a few days after the recent tragic Atlanta spa shootings that led to the death of several Asians. BTS further elaborated on their own experience with racism.

The statement was released on Tuesday morning in both Korean and English with the hashtags #StopAsianHate and #StopAAPIHate. "We send our deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. We feel grief and anger," the statement read.

"We recall moments when we faced discrimination as Asians. We have endured expletives without reason and were mocked for the way we look. We were even asked why Asians spoke in English. We cannot put into words the pain of becoming the subject of hatred and violence for such a reason. Our own experiences are inconsequential compared to the events that have occurred over the past few weeks. But these experiences were enough to make us feel powerless and chip away our self-esteem," BTS further spoke about facing racism and being subjected to the discrimination they've faced over the years.

#StopAsianHate#StopAAPIHate pic.twitter.com/mOmttkOpOt

— 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) March 30, 2021

"What is happening right now cannot be dissociated from our identity as Asians. It required considerable time for us to discuss this carefully and we contemplated deeply on how we should voice our message. But what our voice must convey is clear," the message further read.

BTS' statement also comes in few weeks after they were once again subjected to racism after their MTV Unplugged performance when a German host used racist remarks towards the popular group.

Standing in solidarity with their Asian community and condemning the violence, BTS concluded their statement by saying, "We stand against racial discrimination. We condemn violence. You, I and we all have the right to be respected. We will stand together."

ALSO READ: BTS release free e-book celebrating one year of  ‘Connect, BTS’ global art project 

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Ajay Devgn starrer Maidaan director Amit Sharma to resume shoot as he tested negative for COVID-19

Ajay Devgn starrer Maidaan will feature him as a football coach for the first time in his career and the actor’s film has been in the news since its announcement. While the shooting schedules had to be moved around due to the unforeseen pandemic, the producer Boney Kapoor has managed to move things around effortlessly. Director Amit Sharma had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month and had home quarantined himself while following the necessary protocols.

As per the latest reports, Amit Sharma has tested negative for Coronavirus and will soon resume the shoot. The director, as per the sources, has been feeling a lot better and even though his diagnosis had left everyone tensed considering the surge, Amit Sharma is eager to resume work. He has been feeling great now and is relieved that he can finally continue to direct the film. For the unversed, Maidaan is based on the legendary football coach Syed Abdul Rahim.

Starring Priyamani and Gajraj Rao among the others, Maidaan is slated to release on October 15.

Also Read: Ajay Devgn’s bearded new look for Disney+ Hotstar leaves the fans excited

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Houston Hangs On and Reaches the Final Four

For the first time since 1984, the Cougars advanced to the national semifinals. They will face Baylor, which is making its first Final Four appearance since 1950.

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Mikaela Shiffrin Is Focused on the 2022 Beijing Olympics

This winter, Shiffrin didn’t win as often as she usually does, but the ski racer says she is exactly where she needs to be given the pandemic and the death of her father.

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