Ayushmann Khurrana to star in Yash Raj Films and Posham Pa Pictures’ first theatrical collaboration directed by Sameer Saxena

Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana will headline the first big film from the anticipated creative collaboration between Yash Raj Films and Posham Pa Pictures that aims to produce disruptive and immersive theatrical experiences for today’s audience.

India’s biggest legacy media company, Yash Raj Films, announced last week, an exciting creative partnership with Posham Pa Pictures regarded as one of the most forward-thinking voices in Indian entertainment today. This collaboration will see the two jointly produce theatrical films starting 2025.

This partnership is in line with YRF’s vision to build out a new creative business model under the company’s CEO, Akshaye Widhani, who is strategically building out the studio model within Yash Raj Films as a producer. This is Akshaye’s second film as a producer after the Mohit Suri young love story that launches Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda.

A senior trade source reveals, “This yet untitled project is a genre-bending theatrical film. It will deliver an incredibly new visual experience for people in theatres. Ayushmann Khurrana, who has made content disruption his calling card, is headlining the first film from YRF’s theatrical collaboration with Posham Pa Pictures. This partnership is looking to deliver a unique, engaging, and immersive theatrical experience like never before and for them, there was no one better actor than Ayushmann Khurrana to helm a project that will keep you at the edge of the seats from the word go.”

The partners at Posham Pa Pictures, Sameer Saxena, Amit Golani, Biswapati Sarkar and Saurabh Khanna have together and individually been part of a lot of widely acclaimed and highly celebrated stories like Kaala Paani and Maamla Legal Hai.

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Sanjay and Maanayata Dutt step into culinary world with Dutt’s Franktea in Dubai

Bollywood power couple Sanjay Dutt and Maanayata Dutt have ventured into the culinary world with the launch of their venture, Dutt’s Franktea, in Dubai. Maanayata is renowned for her culinary skills, while Sanjay shares a deep passion for food and is an expressive foodie who likes to explore cuisine all over the globe. What better way to turn this love for food into a business? When love for cooking meets the joy of eating, it becomes more than just a venture—it's a passion transformed into perfection, with results that are consistently outstanding! This exciting new venture combines international flavors, promising to deliver delicious rolls right to your doorstep.

To celebrate the launch, Maanayata Dutt shared a video on Instagram, featuring Sanjay Dutt himself preparing a mouthwatering roll with culinary skills. The video was accompanied by a caption that perfectly captures the essence of Dutt’s Franktea: "Bringing to you, our favourite in-house recipes… curated tastefully… blended with international flavours and desi love… Creating a universal experience for all the food lovers. Easy on the go… rolls… that will… rock, along with a choice of Kadak, energising, refreshing tea." — said Maanayata Dutt through her official Instagram handle.

 

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Exclusively available in Talabat UAE, Dutt’s Franktea offers a convenient and exciting way to enjoy flavorful meals from the comfort of your home. The menu features a variety of international rolls, as well as the signature Kadak Chai, which is known for its bold and flavorful taste — the perfect pairing for any meal.

The launch of Dutt’s Franktea has already generated a buzz on social media, with Bollywood celebrities showing their support for the new venture. Ajay Devgn shared an Instagram story, writing, "From movies to meals, the Dutt's know how to rock.". Tiger Shroff congratulated the couple with a heartfelt message that read, "Congrats @maanayata and @duttsanjay! Wishing you all the best with Dutt’s Franktea.". Salman Khan added a playful touch with his Instagram story, saying, "No one does it like Baba, be it roles or rolls!".

Mohanlal also joined in the celebrations, posting, "Kudos to @duttsanjay and @maanayata, always winning our hearts! And this time, with delicious food." Arjun Kapoor too came forward while sharing an Instagram story saying” Go Grab A Bite Now !”

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It's a wrap! Akshay Kumar starrer Skyforce concludes shoot with song, announce directors Saneep Kewlani and Abhishek Anil Kapoor

The year 2025 will kick off with the most awaited aerial action-drama film, Skyforce, set against the backdrop of the heated Indo-Pak tensions during the 1960s-70s. The film marks the collaboration of two visionary filmmakers, Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Anil Kapur. It features superstar Akshay Kumar alongside promising debutant Veer, Sara Ali Khan, Nimrat Kaur, and Sharad Kelkar in pivotal roles. The film is produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, Jio Studios, and Amar Kaushik (director of Stree 2).

Skyforce is all set to hit theaters on January 24, 2025, during the Republic Day weekend. The film has been shot at various locations, including Mumbai, Lucknow, Sitapur, Amritsar, Hyderabad, Delhi, Pathankot, the UK, and now Mussoorie, where a special song has been filmed.

Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Anil Kapur took to Instagram to express their gratitude toward the entire crew. Sandeep Kewlani shared, “I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who worked on Skyforce. The film was definitely a challenging one to bring to life, but it’s the dedication of the crew that made it possible.” Meanwhile, Abhishek Anil Kapur also praised the incredible team of the film and also billed Amar Kaushik as the backbone of Skyforce.

Sandeep Kewlani, who not only directed but also wrote the script, has been accompanied by talented writers such as Niren Bhatt (Stree 2, Bala, Stree 1) and Aamil Keeyan Khan (Drishyam 2, Shaitan). Together, they have created a gripping narrative that promises high-octane action and a pure cinematic spectacle that Hindi film audiences are craving.

The action in the film is choreographed by Craig Macrae, who is known as an action choreographer, action director, and stunt coordinator. Some of his notable work includes Jawan (2023), Pathaan, War, and other Hollywood blockbusters like Mad Max: Fury Road, Grimsby, and Alien Outpost. He was mentored by Indian action director Parvez Shaikh, known for Kill, Fighter, and the YRF Tiger & Spy franchise, among others.

Soon, the motion poster, teaser, trailer, and songs will be released by Maddock Films to build anticipation. Produced by Dinesh Vijan, Amar Kaushik, and Jyoti Deshpande, Skyforce is gearing up for its theatrical release on January 24, 2025. We hope that Dinesh Vijan and Maddock Films once again win the hearts of the audience with a potential blockbuster.

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Sonakshi Sinha CALLS OUT Mukesh Khanna for “Distasteful statements” over Shatrughan Sinha’s upbringing: “Stop bringing up the same incident time and again to be back in the news”

Sonakshi Sinha has strongly criticized veteran actor Mukesh Khanna for his recent comments blaming her father, Shatrughan Sinha, for her lack of knowledge about the Ramayana. The actress, taking to her Instagram Stories, expressed disappointment at Khanna’s repeated reference to her inability to answer a question about the Hindu epic on Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) in 2019.

Sonakshi SLAMS Mukesh Khanna: “Distasteful Statements” Addressing Mukesh Khanna directly, Sonakshi wrote, "Dear Sir, Mukesh Khanna ji... I recently read a statement you made saying that it’s my father’s fault I did not answer a question about the Ramayana correctly on a show I attended many, many years back." She noted that another contestant also struggled with the same question but questioned why Khanna keeps singling her out.

Sonakshi further accused the Shaktimaan star of using the incident for publicity at her and her family’s expense. “Stop bringing up the same incident time and again to be back in the news,” she added. Sonakshi Defends Her Father Responding to Khanna’s remarks, Sonakshi highlighted the values imparted by her father, Shatrughan Sinha. "The next time you decide to say anything about the values my father has instilled in me, please remember it’s because of those values that I have only said what I said, very respectfully,” she wrote.

Sonakshi reminded Khanna about the lessons of forgiveness taught in the Ramayana itself, adding, “If Lord Ram can forgive Manthara, Kaikeyi, and even Ravan after the great battle, surely you can let go of this extremely small thing.”

Revisiting the 2019 Incident In 2019, Sonakshi Sinha appeared on KBC 11, where she was asked about whom Hanuman brought Sanjeevani booti for in the Ramayana. She failed to provide the correct answer, sparking criticism and memes on social media. In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Mukesh Khanna recently reignited the debate, blaming her father for her lack of knowledge. He stated, “It’s not Sonakshi’s fault; it’s her father’s fault. Why did you not teach your kids?”

Also Read: Sonakshi Sinha shares heartfelt birthday post for husband Zaheer Iqbal: “I’m the happiest you were born” 

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Shahid Kapoor teams up with Bisleri for #DrinkItUp sports campaign

Bisleri International, an Indian packaged drinking water brand unveiled its latest Bisleri #DrinkItUp sports campaign featuring Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor alongside prominent football franchises. The campaign emphasises the importance of hydration in sports while encouraging the audience to embrace the excitement of football.

The film showcases Kapoor stepping onto the football field, accompanied by Indian football players, including the national team captain Rahul Bheke and Farukh Choudhary, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Rahul KP, and Aakash Sangwan, representing Mumbai CITY FC, FC Goa, Bengaluru FC, Chennaiyan FC and Kerala Blasters.

Commenting on the campaign, Tushar Malhotra, director - sales and marketing, at Bisleri International, said, “Bisleri is proud to champion football and hydration through the latest rendition of our ongoing #DrinkItUp campaign. Partnering with Shahid Kapoor was a natural choice, given his passion for fitness and sport combined with his youthful energy. The campaign is engaging and the interplay between Shahid and the players is entertaining.”

The campaign was conceptualised by the in-house creative team and the talent was managed by Wavemaker. Over the past few years, Bisleri International has built a robust sports marketing programme partnering with Procam International’s marathons, National Games, Ultimate Table Tennis League, Dubai Marathon, Professional Golf Tour of India, and several popular cricket franchises in India and UAE.

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Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain dies at 73, confirms family

Globally celebrated Tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain passed away on Monday at the age of 73 in San Francisco. His family confirmed his demise in an official statement, citing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis as the cause of death. Hussain's exceptional contribution to Indian classical music and his role as a cultural ambassador have left an indelible mark on the global music community.

Hussain is survived by his wife, Antonia Minnecola, his daughters Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi, their families, his brothers Taufiq and Fazal Qureshi, and his sister Khurshid Aulia. Health Struggles and Family’s Statement On Sunday, reports surfaced regarding the musician's deteriorating health, with flautist Rakesh Chaurasia revealing that Hussain had been admitted to a San Francisco hospital’s ICU with heart-related complications. However, premature reports of his passing were dismissed by his publicist, who had requested prayers for Hussain’s recovery.

In an official statement released on Monday, Hussain’s family confirmed the unfortunate news, saying: “His prolific work as a teacher, mentor, and educator has left an indelible mark on countless musicians. He hoped to inspire the next generation to go further. He leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as a cultural ambassador and one of the greatest musicians of all time.”

The family also requested privacy during this difficult time.

Also Read: Grammy winners Zakir Hussain, Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer and Rakesh Chaurasia announce As We Speak India Tour in January 2025

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Anushka Shetty starrer Ghaati set for Pan-India release on April 18, 2025

Anushka Shetty impressed audiences with her intense portrayal in the glimpse of her upcoming film Ghaati, directed by Krish Jagarlamudi. Following the success of Baahubali, this marks another Pan-India project for Anushka. Presented by UV Creations and produced by Rajeev Reddy and Sai Babu Jagarlamudi, Ghaati is the second collaboration between Anushka and Krish after Vedam and her fourth film with UV Creations.

The makers of Ghaati have announced the film's release date as April 18th 2024, aiming for a summer debut. The announcement was made through a video featuring director Krish, Anushka Shetty, and the producers. The release date poster reveals Anushka in a fierce look, dressed in a saree, standing on a hill with a gun in hand. Her stern gaze and blood marks add to the intensity of the character, building anticipation for the Pan-India film.

With the tagline Victim, Criminal, Legend, Ghaati promises an unconventional narrative exploring themes of humanity, survival, and redemption. The film delves into the grey areas between right and wrong, where legends are forged. Directed by Krish, it is expected to offer a gripping, action-packed experience.

Ghaati boasts a strong technical team, with Manojh Reddy Katasani as the cinematographer, Nagavelli Vidya Sagar composing the music, and Thota Tharrani serving as the art director. The editing is handled by Chanakya Reddy Toorupu and Venkat N Swamy, while Sai Madhav Burra writes the dialogues. Mounted on a grand scale, the film features a high budget and top-tier technical standards.

Ghaati will be released across multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.

The film, Ghaati, stars Anushka Shetty and is directed and written by Krish Jagarlamudi. Produced by Rajeev Reddy and Sai Babu Jagarlamudi under First Frame Entertainment, it is presented by UV Creations. The technical team includes Manojh Reddy Katasani as Director of Photography, Thota Tharrani as Art Director, and Nagavelli Vidya Sagar as Music Director. Dialogues are written by Sai Madhav Burra, with the story by Chintakindi Srinivas Rao. Editing is by Chanakya Reddy Toorupu and Venkat N Swamy, and action choreography is by Ram Krishan. The film’s PRO is managed by Vamsi-Shekar.

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