Ananya Panday becomes brand ambassador for international luxury brand, Jimmy Choo; says, “It’s a dream come true”

Bollywood actress Ananya Panday has achieved a remarkable milestone in her career by becoming the brand ambassador for the prestigious luxury brand, Jimmy Choo. At the age of 24, she has made history as the youngest Indian actor to represent this renowned international brand.

Jimmy Choo, a synonym for opulence and sophistication, is delighted to welcome Ananya Panday as part of its brand family. Recognized for her impeccable fashion sense and increasing influence in the realms of fashion and entertainment, Ananya embodies the values and principles that Jimmy Choo upholds.

Regarding this significant collaboration, the Dream Girl actress expressed her excitement by stating, “I am truly honoured and thrilled to be a part of the Jimmy Choo family. It’s a dream come true to represent such an iconic luxury brand that has set the standard for glamour and style. I can’t wait to embark on this exciting journey and create magic together.”

This partnership signifies a momentous occasion in both the fashion and entertainment industries, as Ananya Panday joins the ranks of global icons who have previously represented Jimmy Choo, solidifying her status as a rising star with international appeal.

On the film front, Ananya Panday currently has Siddhant Chaturvedi, Adarsh Gourav starrer Kho Gaye Hum Kahan in the pipeline for release. The actress has also been working on the cyber thriller directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. Apart from films, Ananya will be making her debut in web series with Call Me Bae that is slated to premiere on Amazon Prime Video. The show will feature her as a wealthy fashionista, who is disowned by her family after a major scandal. Also Read: Ananya Panday calls Kareena Kapoor Khan her ‘inspiration’ as she shares birthday wishes for the Jaane Jaan actress

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Shahid Kapoor – Kriti Sanon starrer sci-fi romantic comedy postponed to 2024; set for February 9 release

Following the new release dates announcements of Yodha and Merry Christmas, the makers of Shahid Kapoor – Kriti Sanon starrer sci-fi romantic comedy have postponed their movie to 2024. Slated to release on February 9 next year, the movie will arrive ahead of Valentine’s Day 2024. The film was set for a December 7, 2023 release earlier.

There have also been reports about the yet-untitled film that it will see Kriti Sanon as a robot and Shahid Kapoor as a scientist, who falls in love with the former. Dharmendra is also part of the project who plays Shahid’s grandfather.

Mark your calendars - Valentine Week! ???? Jio Studios and Dinesh Vijan present an untitled film starring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, set to release on February 9, 2024.

Produced by Dinesh Vijan Produced by Jyoti Deshpande Produced by Laxman Utekar, and Written & directed by… pic.twitter.com/4fXywtxZpn

— Maddockfilms (@MaddockFilms) October 3, 2023

Over a week, a source close to the film confirmed to Bollywood Hungama that the lead actors were shooting for a song. The source said, “A huge set has been put up in Mumbai where the song will be shot. It is obviously going to be a groovy dance track and we can’t wait to see Shahid’s dancing magic on the big screen soon.”

The untitled venture is produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Laxman Utekar, in association with Maddock Films and Jio Studios. ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Shahid Kapoor to shoot for a big scale dance number in Mumbai for his untitled next with Kriti Sanon

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Sidharth Malhotra starrer Yodha preponed to December 8, 2023; once again faces clash with Katrina Kaif – Vijay Sethupathi starrer Merry Christmas

Yodha starring Sidharth Malhotra in the lead, which was scheduled for December 15, 2023, has now been preponed to December 8, 2023. The film is an action saga directed by Sagar Ambre and Pushkar Ojha. Earlier this morning, the makers of Katrina Kaif – Vijay Sethupathi starrer Merry Christmas also announced that their movie will release a week early too. Now, both films will clash at the box office, once again.

Dharma Productions on Tuesday shared the announcement and wrote, “Ladies & gentlemen, get ready as the engine of #Yodha is all revved up & ready to make its touchdown in cinemas on 8th December 2023!”

Ladies & gentlemen, get ready as the engine of #Yodha is all revved up & ready to make its touchdown in cinemas on 8th December 2023!????#KaranJohar @apoorvamehta18 #ShashankKhaitan @SidMalhotra @DishPatani #RashiKhanna #SagarAmbre #PushkarOjha @PrimeVideoIN #MentorDiscipleFilms… pic.twitter.com/bPYY1baDxY — Dharma Productions (@DharmaMovies) October 3, 2023

Last week, Bollywood Hungama learnt that Yodha, which is scheduled to release on December 15, will move to another date. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Yodha is produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. Karan realized that it’ll be difficult for Yodha to retain screens in the second week once Dunki and Salaar arrive in cinemas. Moreover, it’ll become challenging even for Dunki and Salaar’s distributors since theatres would not want to lose out on Yodha, especially if it does well.”

The source continued, “Karan Johar has a long association with Shah Rukh Khan, which is well known. Also, he’s close to Prabhas as well since KJo presented Baahubali series in Hindi. Hence, out of respect for Shah Rukh Khan and Prabhas, he has decided to bring Yodha on some other date.”

Starring Disha Patani and Raashii Khanna alongside Sidharth Malhotra, Amazon Prime and Dharma Productions presents in association with Mentor Disciple Films, a Dharma Production film Yodha, is produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Shashank Khaitan. ALSO READ: Dunki vs Salaar: Karan Johar changes the release date of Sidharth Malhotra-starrer Yodha out of respect for Shah Rukh Khan, Prabhas

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Katrina Kaif – Vijay Sethupathi starrer Merry Christmas pre-proponed to December 8, 2023

The much-awaited film Merry Christmas, starring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi, has got a new release date. The film, directed by Sriram Raghavan, was set to be released on December 15, 2023, in both Hindi and Tamil. Now, the film will be released a week prior on December 8, 2023.

The makers made the official announcement on October 3, 2023. However, the film will face competition with two movies releasing prior to that week on December 1 – Animal and Sam Bahadur – starring Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal, respectively.

Merry Christmas is produced by Ramesh Taurani, Jaya Taurani, Sanjay Routray, and Kewal Garg. The film has been shot in two languages, Hindi and Tamil, with different supporting actors.

The Hindi version features Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kannan, and Tinnu Anand, while the Tamil version stars Radhika Sarathkumar, Shanmugaraja, Kevin Jay Babu, and Rajesh Williams in the same roles. Ashwini Kalsekar and Radhika Apte will also be seen in cameos in the film. ALSO READ: “Merry Christmas is not one, it’s two films,” clears director Sriram Raghavan; adds Hindi and Tamil versions are 95 per cent the same 

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Vivek Oberoi's ex-business partner arrested for allegedly duping him of Rs 1.55 crore

In a recent development, the Mumbai Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) police have arrested Sanjay Saha, the proprietor of an event management company and a former business associate of renowned actor Vivek Oberoi. Saha stands accused of deceiving the actor of an estimated Rs 1.55 crore, according to a report by the Indian Express. Two additional suspects remain at large in connection with the case.

Vivek Oberoi's company, Oberoi Mega Entertainment LLP, authorised CA Deven Bafna lodged a police complaint in July, alleging fraudulent activities by the partners of Anandita Entertainment LLP, including Sanjay Saha, Nandita Saha, Radhika Nanda, and others. Sanjay Saha was taken into custody on Sunday.

The actor's complaint contended that the accused induced him to invest in an event management and film production company, promising substantial profits. However, it is alleged that the funds were later misappropriated for personal gain by the accused.

Based on Oberoi's representative's complaint, the MIDC police filed charges against Saha, his mother Nandita, and Radhika under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including sections 406 (criminal breach of trust), 409 (criminal breach of trust by a public servant, banker, merchant, or agent), 420 (cheating), and 34 (common intention).

The interaction between Vivek Oberoi and Sanjay Saha began in 2020 when he and his wife, Priyanka, were considering closing their company, Oberoi Organic LLP. At that time, Oberoi entered into a partnership with Saha in the event organisation business within the film industry.

According to the police complaint, the name of Oberoi Organic LLP was changed to Anandita Entertainment LLP, as per their mutual understanding and agreements. This new entity was intended for organising events in the film industry and film production. Sanjay Saha, Nandita, and Radhika were also included as partners in Anandita Entertainment LLP, while Priyanka Oberoi resigned from her position.

Within six months, Vivek Oberoi stepped down as a partner in Anandita Entertainment LLP, transferring his 33.33 percent share and position to his firm, Oberoi Mega Entertainment LLP.

By November 2021, the actor had invested Rs 95.72 lakh in Anandita Entertainment LLP. Subsequently, in February 2021, they embarked on producing the film Ganshe, with actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui signing on and receiving a payment of Rs 51 lakh from Oberoi.

However, a close examination of investment records in early 2022 allegedly revealed Saha's misuse of the funds. When Oberoi inquired with the firm's manager, her account corroborated this discovery.

Saha, Nandita, and Radhika had allegedly diverted the firm's funds, totalling Rs 58.56 lakh, for personal expenditures such as insurance premiums, jewellery purchases, salaries, and more, as stated in the FIR. Additionally, Oberoi reportedly uncovered Saha's creation of another firm, "Anandita Studios Pvt. Ltd.," and misrepresentation to Zee5 regarding the production of Ganshe.

Upon learning of this fraud, Oberoi notified actor Siddiqui, who promptly reimbursed Rs 51 lakh to Oberoi, as disclosed in the police complaint. The complaint further contends that Saha and the other implicated parties misappropriated Rs 60 lakh, comprising payments received for Oberoi's guest appearances at various events and programs.

Also Read: Vivek Oberoi reflects on frustrations and helplessness in his pursuit of stardom; says, “It’s a small industry, and it’s an open secret”

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Amitabh Bachchan ad lands Flipkart in big trouble with mobile phone retailers; platform removes the video

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s latest advertisement with the platform Flipkart has landed the latter in trouble with mobile phone retailers. In their latest Hindi advertisement, which is a promotional campaign for the upcoming festive season, the actor is talking about the special mobile phone deals which are not available at the retail stores. The smartphone retailers are alleging that this is misleading the buyers.

The All India Mobile Retailers Association (AIMRA), which represents 150,000 mobile retailers, wrote a long letter to the smartphone brands to address the issue. “Our purpose in addressing you is to express our deep concern and disappointment regarding the recent wave of derogatory advertisements that have been proliferating across various online platforms, social media, and print media. These advertisements have been influencing the buying behaviour of customers through false and misleading statements, such as the one promoted by Flipkart with the endorsement of the mega star, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, stating, 'yeh Dukan per nahin milne wala' (This will not be found in stores),” AIMRA said in the letter, as reported by Economic Times.

The report also stated that the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), which represents 80 million retailers, has written a letter to Amitabh Bachchan condemning the advertisement. “We are highly disheartened to witness your recent advertisement for Flipkart, where you claimed that deals and offers are not available at shopkeepers, thereby misleading and influencing customers,” CAIT said.

Both Flipkart and Amitabh Bachchan have not reacted to the campaign backlash. As of now, Flipkart has made the video private on YouTube. ALSO READ: Saira Banu shares cherished memories from Hera Pheri and fondly remembers co-stars Amitabh Bachchan and Vinod Khanna; see post

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Akshay Kumar starrer Sky Force, based on India’s first and deadliest air strike, to release on October 2, 2024

Jio Studios and Maddock Films have announced their upcoming film, Sky Force, with Akshay Kumar, set to release on October 2, 2024. October 2nd, which we all know as Gandhi Jayanti is also the birth date of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, and the film is set during his tenure.

Sky Force is an untold true story that captures the bravery, emotion, the patriotism of all those men in uniform involved in India’s first and deadliest airstrike at a time against Pakistan, against all odds. Akshay shared the announcement on Monday and wrote, "आज गांधी-शास्त्री जयंती के दिन सारा देश कह रहा है - जय जवान, जय किसान, जय विज्ञान, जय अनुसंधान. No better day than today to announce the incredible story of #SkyForce: Our untold story of India's first and deadliest airstrike. Give it love, please. Jai Hind, Jai Bharat. Presented by Jio Studios and Dinesh Vijan, Sky Force takes flight in cinemas on 2nd October, 2024. "

आज गांधी-शास्त्री जयंती के दिन सारा देश कह रहा है - जय जवान, जय किसान, जय विज्ञान, जय अनुसंधान. No better day than today to announce the incredible story of #SkyForce: Our untold story of India's first and deadliest airstrike. Give it love, please. Jai Hind, Jai Bharat. ????????… pic.twitter.com/qrxQrVqVNB

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) October 2, 2023

Veer Pahariya, a promising young talent, will debut with a pivotal role in the film. His inclusion adds fresh new energy to the film and reflects Jio Studios’ and Maddock Films’ commitment to nurturing newcomers.

Produced by Dinesh Vijan and Jyoti Deshpande, Sky Force is pulling all the stops. Sandeep Kelwani and Abhishek Kapur, will co-direct this ambitious project which is being creatively produced by none other than the very talented storyteller, Amar Kaushik. Their collaboration promises a visually stunning and emotionally charged film that will resonate deeply with audiences, leaving an indelible mark. ALSO READ: Akshay Kumar joins nationwide clean-up drive; advocates for Swachhata Hi Seva

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