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Kunal Kemmu on Sunday expressed gratitude to the audience for their overwhelming love towards his directorial debut 'Madgaon Express'.Taking to Instagram, Kunal Kemmu shared a series of behind-the-scenes pictures with the cast and crew of his latest film.He penned a note, sharing his experience of shooting the film from Day 1 to the last day of shooting and also expressed gratitude to the audiences for showering love on the film.The note read, "From day 1 of shoot to the day I said the last pack up on the sets of Madgaon Express. Each day has been so special in so many ways. And I couldn't have done it without my amazing team of actors and technicians. To the many colours of friendship that the film showcases and the many colours of my own personality that I got to explore through this film I wish you all a very happy Holi and thank you so much for all the love that you have shown to our film. May this festival of colours bring you all you happiness and good luck #happyholi"The film opened to positive reviews on Friday and it has done a decent job at box office collection as well.As per trade analyst Taran Adarsh, 'Madgaon Express' raked in Rs 1.63 crore on the opening day.Divyenndu, Pratik Gandhi, Nora Fatehi, and Avinash Tiwary feature in the lead roles.In August 2022, Kunal announced his directorial debut via Instagram post."Ganpati Bappa Moriya! As all good things begin with his name I can't think of a better day to share this with all of you. It started with a thought in my head, which grew into a dream which flowed out through my fingers into words on my laptop, and now it is becoming a reality on its way to the silver screen. A big thank you to @ritesh_sid @faroutakhtar and @roo_cha at @excelmovies for believing in my script and my vision and partnering with me on this exciting journey in the world of cinema. With folded hands and a bowed head I seek all of your blessings and the blessings of Ganpati Bappa. Introducing Madgaon Express," his post read.'Madgaon Express' is the story of three childhood friends who embark on a beach escapade to Goa, but their trip goes completely off track.

Rihanna and actor Janhvi Kapoor shared 'thumkas' on the latter's song 'Zingaat' at the pre-wedding bash of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant on Friday.The Bollywood actor posted a video of Rihanna dancing with her to the beats of the track from the fim 'Dhadak.' They were surrounded by other guests at the event.Sharing the video, Jhanvi wrote, "This woman is a goddess. Stop it goodbye."In her first visit to India, Rihanna, donning a fluorescent glittering bodycon ensemble topped with a flowing gown performed a medeley of her hits including "We Found Love" "Work", "Wild Thoughts", "Birthday Cake", "Pour It Up" and "Pose".Intrestingly, she performed barefoot, something that did not go unnoticed by fans on social mediaAhead of her performance, the "Diamonds" star She said she was happy to be a part of such a significant occasion and wished Anant and Radhika a blessed future together.In the video, Janhvi can be seen teaching Rihanna how to ace 'thumkas' with the Barbadian singer following her lead.As soon as the video was shared, fans chimed in the comment section.While one user wrote, "Janhvi Kapoor making Rihanna dance on Zingaat !!! ICONIC." another commented, "Moment."In the viral videos, Rihanna can also be seen interacting with the guests at the event while performing on the stage.The singer was seen belting out some of her all-time hits including 'Rude Boy', 'Pour it Up', 'Diamonds', 'Wild Things', among others.At the end of her performance she put on a pink cap and was joined by the Ambani family on stage. The three-day pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant began on Friday in Jamnagar.Guests from all around the world are in Jamnagar, Gujarat to attend the pre-wedding festivities of Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani's youngest son, Anant.From Bollywood celebs like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor to famous sports personalities like MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar, who's who from different fields arrived to attend the three-day lavish celebrations.The guests are still making their way to attend the wedding festivities.

Varun Tej on Monday welcomed actor Ruhani Sharma to team of the much-awaited patriotic thriller 'Operation Valentine'. Taking to Instagram story, Varun treated fans with the first-look poster and introduced her character's name. In the poster, donning a uniform as a member of the Indian Airforce Department.Sharing the poster, Varun wrote, "Ruhani sharma as Tanya Sharma. Welcome onboard @ruhanisharma94. Operation Valentine."The story of the film revolves around the indomitable spirit of Air Force heroes on the frontlines and the challenges they face protecting the nation. Inspired by true events, 'Operation Valentine' is directed by Shakti Pratap Singh Hada.In the film, Varun essays the role of an Air Force officer. The makers recently unveiled the teaser of 'Operation Valentine' and it has managed to garner praise from the audience. Shot in 2 languages, Hindi and Telugu, the film, which was scheduled to hit the theatres on February 16, will now be released on March 1. Announcing the new release date, Varun took to X and wrote, "Locking the target on March 1st 2024!See you in cinemas! #OperationValentine."The film has been postponed multiple times. It was originally set for a December 2023 release but the makers had to postpone it to February 16 due to a delay in visual effects reportedly."Varun Tej and Manushi Chhillar's 'Operation Valentine' will have a new release date to provide audiences with the greatest possible cinematic experience. Stay tuned," said a statement issued by the makers. 'Operation Valentine' is slated to release in cinemas on March 1.

internet is a powerful tool, and we need to ensure that children can make the best use of it. They can use the internet to learn about the world, discover new hobbies, advance their skills, explore job opportunities, and harness its potential safely and securely," he said in a statement.Ayushmann also shared his views on how parents should deal with children in the digital age."Children are taking to the internet from a very formative stage in their lives. From education to friendships to entertainmentMeanwhile, on the work front, Ayushmann is excited about his next slate of films, which will be released this year.He said that he will explore a 'number of genres' in 2024."I'm going to experiment with a lot of genres in 2024. My slate of films will be extremely diverse as always and it will focus solely on delivering quality theatrical experience to the audience. I'm currently locking some interesting films that one will love watching with the entire family in theatres," the actor had said.Ayushmann was last seen in 'Dream Girl 2'.

Richie Mehta is all set to come up with the crime series 'Poacher'.Taking to Instagram, streaming platform Prime Video treated fans with the series announcement.Sharing the poster, they wrote, "echoes from the jungle expose a deadly conspiracy!"'Poacher' has been created, written and directed by Emmy-award winning filmmaker Richie Mehta, and boasts of a diverse and talented cast comprising Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya in pivotal roles.'Poacher', the first ever television series produced by QC Entertainment, the Oscar-winning production and finance company responsible for feature film hits such as Jordan Peele's Get Out and Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman.Based on court documents and testimonials, Poacher is a fictional dramatization of events that transpired in the dense forests of Kerala and the concrete jungle of Delhi. The series showcases the immense contributions made by Indian forest service officers, NGO workers from the Wildlife Trust of India, police constables, and good samaritans who risked their lives to investigate the largest ivory poaching ring in Indian history. To uphold the story's authenticity, Poacher has been filmed in the real-life settings in Kerala and New Delhi, and unfolds primarily in Malayalam, Hindi and English.Manish Menghani, director, content licensing, Prime Video India said, "We want to bring unique and authentic stories that have the power to initiate social and cultural conversations. Poacher, which is based on an extraordinary true story, is one such ambitious endeavor to explore the meaning of justice, in a context never seen before on screen. We are thrilled to present this investigative crime series--which has been deeply researched, powerfully conceptualized and masterfully directed by Richie Mehta--on our service. Poacher promises to engage the audiences within India as well as across the world with its fascinating, edge-of-the-seat narrative, and compel us as human beings to introspect how our actions can have an irrevocable impact on the environment. This narrative based on true events, has the power to make viewers aware, and inspire communities to take action.""After putting the last four years into exploring the themes and characters in this complex world of crime fighting, and the extraordinarily high stakes involved, I couldn't be more thrilled to partner with Prime Video to take Poacher to a worldwide audience," said creator, director, and writer Richie Mehta. "Working with the team at QC Entertainment has been a dream come true, from a creative, logistical, and emotional standpoint, as was collaborating with our actors, crew, and the real subjects on which this series is inspired by. The team at Prime Video demonstrated from the moment they saw our blood, sweat, and tears on screen not only that they understand what we've put into this, but that they have the excitement and commitment to take this to the world.""When we saw Delhi Crime, we knew immediately Richie was a filmmaker we wanted to work with. We saw in that show his ability as a storyteller to keep us on the edge of our seats while also dealing intelligently and empathetically with sensitive issues, particularly in light of adapting true stories," added QC Entertainment's principals Edward H. Hamm Jr., Raymond Mansfield, and Sean McKittrick. "When he pitched us his idea for Poacher we immediately connected with the story, its intentions and the visceral ambition. It's everything we look for: A filmmaker with a vision, a story with something to say, and a collaborator who embraces the audience as the reason to make entertainment. To now have Prime Video on board to showcase the series is a perfect scenario. We could instantly feel the Prime Video team's passion for the show and believe that through its reach, we will be able to take this important story to audiences all around the world."'Poacher' is executive produced by QC Entertainment's Edward H. Hamm Jr., Raymond Mansfield and Sean McKittrick. Alan McAlex (Suitable Boy) serves as producer for Suitable Pictures. Also from Delhi Crime are Director of Photography Johan Aidt, composer Andrew Lockington and editor Beverley Mills. The first three episodes of the eight-episode series premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, where it received highly positive appreciation from the viewers.'Poacher' is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video on February 23.

Ravi Teja starrer 'Eagle' as makers have postponed the release of the much-awaited action-thriller.Taking to X, Ravi Teja treated fans with a new poster along with a release date announcement.Sharing the poster, "Taking a step back for the welfare of our Telugu Cinema A little change in the arrival not in the shot & target #EAGLE from February 9th,2024 :)))) Wishing the very best to all the films releasing this Sankranthi."In the poster, Ravi is seen carrying a weapon and pointing at a person lying down on the floor in the backdrop of fire and forest.Ravi Teja's Eagle was also scheduled to be released in theatres for Sankranti but now it will be released on February 9.Makers recently unveiled the teaser of the movie.The clip begins with a shot of multiple bodies lying on the ground, accompanied by Ravi Teja's voiceover cautioning, " Kondalo Lavani Kindaki Pilavaku... Ooru Undadu...Nee Uniki Undadu...(Do not ask for the lava from the volcano to descend, it will wipe out not only this village... but also your existence)"The film is written, directed, and edited by Karthik Gattamneni.The cast of the film also features Anupama Parameshwaran, Kavya Thapar, Srinivas Avasarala, Vinay Rai, Navdeep, Madhubala, Praneeta Pattnaik, Ajay Ghosh, and Srinivas Reddy among others.'Eagle' will hit the theatres on February 9. It is bankrolled by TG Vishwa Prasad and Vivek Kuchibhotla under the People Media Factory banner. Apart from this, Ravi Teja has teamed up with Harish Shankar for a new film, which is yet-to-be titled.The particular project will mark Ravi Teja and Harish Shankar's collaboration for the third time. The duo previously worked together on 'Shock' and 'Mirapakay'.The film will be produced under the banner People Media Factory.Sharing the update, the production house on X wrote, "The Magical Mass Combo is back [?] Mass Maharaja @RaviTeja_offl and @harish2you reunite for an entertainer This time, the #MassReunion gets spicier Produced by @vishwaprasadtg & @vivekkuchibotla under @peoplemediafcy More details soon!"The movie will hit the floors soon.

The film stars Arka Das, Mouli Ganguli, and Jackson Gallagher. It was shot in five days and the story is based on grief and forgiveness. The film follows the reunion of a queer Indian man, Indraneel, played by Arka, and his father, Mihir, played by Mouli, after many years of estrangement.Sharing more details about the project, Onir said, "I am happy to be part of My Melbourne as it is a unique special film. It's the first time such a unique cross-country initiative has been taken to bridge cultural ties and bring the two communities together using the medium of cinema. The films of My Melbourne are based on diversity and are focused on bringing forth talent locally from Melbourne and I can vouch that there are such incredible local talents waiting to be discovered and this project has done just that. My film tells one such story of an integral part of diversity, bringing forth a warm story of a father trying to rebond with his gay son. It was a great experience to work and collaborate with talent from Melbourne. I am glad that Film Victoria and Mitu Bhowmick Lange have taken this step to celebrate cinema and diversity."Mitu Bhowmik Lange, director of the festival, added, "This is a very ambitious project of love celebrating the core values of IFFM - Diversity and inclusivity. The key idea was to provide a platform to emerging creatives from diverse marginalised backgrounds from various walks and abilities of Australia, mentored by some of the world's best filmmakers. It's an anthology of four stories weaved into one feature film called My Melbourne based on authentic migrant experiences. We cannot be what we cannot see "My Melbourne project brings four iconic filmmakers from India to mentor young filmmakers from Australia, which will be shot in Melbourne, will be on the themes of Diversity - Race, Disability, Sexuality and Gender. Apart from Onir, the other three films will be helmed by Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali and Rima Das.

release date on Friday, on social media.Taking to Instagram, Zee Studios dropped the still of Rani Mukerji from the movie along with the announcement.Sharing the still, they wrote, "Inspired by the true story of a mother who shook an entire nation with her courage and willpower to win back her children. #RaniMukerji's #MrsChatterjeeVsNorway to release in cinemas on 3rd March 2023."Directed by Ashima Chibber, 'Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway' is inspired by true events. The film recounts the story of an immigrant Indian mother's battle against the Norwegian foster care system and local legal machinery to win back the custody of her children.Produced by Zee Studios and Emmay Entertainment (Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani & Nikkhil Advani), Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway which was earlier slated to release on May 20, 20022 but now it will premiere on March 3, 2023.Shot extensively in Estonia and in some parts of India.Rani is also coming up with her memoir, which is scheduled to release on her birthday, March 21, 2023.The memoir will be a deeply personal, disarmingly honest account of Rani's inspiring journey.Sharing more details about it, Rani said, "In the 25 years that I have so lovingly spent in the Indian film industry, I have never spoken my heart out about my life and my journey in cinema. As women in cinema, we are constantly judged and the book delves into my personal trials and tribulations and the impact it had on me, as I navigated the industry and my career. I haven't had the time to pause, look back on my life, retrospectively and introspectively. This memoir was my way of reminiscing what I have been through right from my childhood. This one's for my fans and for every single person who has given me boundless love and kept me grounded. I look forward to their reactions when this book releases on my birthday next year, making the day even more special."The book will be published by Harper Collins India.Rani made her acting debut in 1996 with Bengali film Biyer Phool when she was just 16. She later appeared in Hindi film Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat in the same year and since then she has acted in several films. 'Ghulam', 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', 'Badal', 'Bichhoo', 'Saathiya', 'Yuva', 'Hum Tum', 'Bunty Aur Babli', 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' and 'Mardani' among several others.

Taking to Instagram, Tara dropped a picture from the sets in which she is seen posing with Khushi and Suhana.Along with a photo, she wrote a long note sharing her experience working with the young girls.Also, in the note, Tara revealed that she is part of the film too, but she has a short role as a mother. "A very #HappyBirthday and lots of good wishes lovely @khushi05k love from us all...fab @suhanakhan2 in the pic too Not on set so not revealing anything but suffice to say it is a pleasure working with and getting to know you lovely ladies and all the rest of the fab cast and crew too," she wrote.She added, "Agastya Nanda, Mihir Ahuja, Vedang Raina, Yuvraj Menda, Dot, Rudra, Santana, all of you kids and the rest too (being a b'day post, and with this pic, only mentioning you guys but of course there are many more dear friends and colleagues in ths too!) My role is only little so time spent, not huge, but in the time we spend together, must say I am so impressed by all your warmth, professionalism, talent and humilty ah and sense of fun. All you kids!" View this post on InstagramShared post on Timesarec`xi mank`anis sheket`ebaShe continued, "Acha I am sounding like an Aunty now so I better zip it haaha. Hope The Archies is a big success touch wood. Lots of love PS My standard joke when asked about the film is 'I'm not Betty, I'm not Veronica, I'm a Mother!' Said in a shocked, screachy way that annoys our kids haaha! As ofcourse in my heart I still feel as young. But in all honestly you guys are so perfect in and for these roles, that I don't think anyone else would do them justice. And ofcourse with fabulous director Zoya and all the fab team." Set against the backdrop of the 1960s, the film also marks the debut of Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda. The film will exclusively stream on Netflix.The film is the Indian adaptation of the iconic comics 'The Archies' and will be released on OTT giant Netflix. Produced by Tiger Baby and Graphic India, 'The Archies' is a coming-of-age story that will introduce the teenagers of Riverdale to a new generation in India. Set in the 1960s, 'The Archies' will be a live-action musical set.The official release date of the film is still awaited.

Taking to Instagram, Neetu dropped a Diwali selfie taken by Ranbir.The picture features Ranbir, Alia, Neetu sharing smiles with Alia's mom Soni Razdan and sister Shaheen Bhatt.View this post on InstagramA post shared by neetu Kapoor. Fightingfyt (@neetu54)"Happy Diwali everyone," Neetu captioned the post.Ranbir is seen donning a black kurta featuring golden embroidery while Alia opted for a pink traditional outfit.Ranbir and Alia's Diwali picture has left their fans extremely happy."How beautiful," a social media user commented."Happy Diwali RK and your family," another one wrote.Ranbir's sister Riddhima reacted to the post with red heart emojis.Alia and Ranbir Kapoor tied the knot on April 14, 2022, after dating for many years, at Ranbir's Mumbai residence in an intimate ceremony. After two months of their marriage, the couple in June announced that they are all set to embrace parenthood.She posted a picture which featured two lions and a lion cub. A day after announcing her pregnancy, Alia thanked everyone for their wishes.Talking about Alia's work front, she was recently seen in the sci-fi action film 'Brahmastra Part-1 Shiva' which received positive responses from the audience. She will be next seen in her Hollywood debut film 'Heart of Stone' with Gal Gadot. The film will premiere exclusively on Netflix. Apart from that, she also has 'Rocky aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani' along with Ranveer Singh, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi. Helmed by Karan Johar, the film will release in 2023.On the other hand, Ranbir is busy shooting for 'Animal'. He also has Luv Ranjan's rom-com in kitty.