ALL ABOUT NMACC! FROM PRIYANKA-NICK TO BOLLYWOOD'S A-LIST, GLOBAL CELEBS THRONG NMACC OPENING

and daughter Sara), to Bollywood's Great Khans -- Shah Rukh (with wife Gauri, Aaryan and Suhana), Salman, Aamir (dressed down in casual kurta and blue jeans, and with his many children). The A-plus list included 'Thalaivar' Rajinikanth, who came in tees, jeans and sandals, Uddhav, Rashmi and Aditya Thackeray, celebrated sculptor Jeff Coons, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and daughter Aaradhya, 'Never Have I Ever' star Poorna Jagannathan, and the American supermodel Gigi Hadid. Giving them competition in getting paparazzi attention were Saif Ali Khan and Kareena (striking in red), Ranveer Singh and Deepika (looking lovingly into each other's eyes for the cameras), Alia Bhatt (with Mahesh Bhatt and Soni Razdan), Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, Ektaa Kapoor with father Jeetendra and brother Tusshar, Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon and Sonam Kapoor. The centre opens with an exhibition titled 'Sangam/Confluence', which features the works of artists Bharti Kher, Bhupen Khakhar, RanjaniShettar, Ratheesh T., and Shantibai, and international trend-setters such as Anselm Kiefer, Cecily Brown, Francesco Clemente, Lynda Benglis, and Raqib Shaw.

The exhibition has been curated by Jeffrey Deitch and Ranjit Hoskote.

The second opening exhibition is centred around the world of fashion and history. Curated by Hamish Bowles, global editor-at-large, 'Vogue', and designed by Patrick Kinmonth and Rooshad Shroff, the exhibition will showcase Western couture inspired by India.

The who's who of the arts and entertainment world, both Indian and international, gathered for the grand inauguration of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) at the Jio World Gardens, BandraKurla Complex, Mumbai, on Friday evening.

The Ambani family was in full attendance at the opening of Nita Ambani's dream cultural project -- Mukesh Ambani arrived with his daughter Esha and her father-in-law, Dilip Piramal, Akash Ambani came with wife Shloka Mehta, and Anant Ambani with fiancee Radhika Merchant. And then the red carpet saw a procession of celebrities, from 'Citadel' star Priyanka Chopra and her husband Nick Jonas, who had landed in Mumbai on Friday afternoon, along with their daughter Malti Marie, and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar (with wife Anjali

FUSING CULTURE & FASHION: KARISMA KAPOOR POSES WITH TOM HOLLAND, ZENDAYA

Actress Karisma Kapoor shared a slew of photographs posing with Hollywood stars Tom Holland and Zendaya at the opening events of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC). Karisma took to Instagram, where she shared photos from the night, as she posed with American actors Zendaya, Tom Holland and Nita Ambani. "All heart to Nita Ji, Mukesh Ji, Isha & the Ambani Family @nnmac.india is an alchemy of art and culture which draws from centuries of tradition. Proudly bringing Indian culture & heritage to a global platform. The last 2 days have been nothing but immersing myself in culture, fashion, beauty and so much more! Truly a grand edition to Mumbai City," wrote Karisma.

Other celebrities who attended the gala included Gigi Hadid, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Penelope Cruz, Karlie Kloss, Salman Khan, Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, and global icon Priyanka Chopra and her husband

Nick Jonas, Kareena Kapoor, and Saif Ali Khan. All at NMACC: From 'GallanGoodiyan' to India's influence on global fashion Social media critics may have carped over Varun Dhawan's antics with Gigi Hadid at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) Day 2 after party -- the actor claims it was all planned -- but they just loved Ranveer Singh and Priyanka Chopra reprising their 'GallanGoodiyan' song from Zoya Akhtar's 2015 romance drama 'DilDhadakne Do'. Priyanka, who's awaiting the release of the sci-fi action drama series 'Citadel' later this month, looked clearly out of touch with Bollywood moves -- she was in 'DilDhadakne Do' when Ranveer and she were much younger. Nonetheless, she sportingly tried to keep pace with Ranveer Singh, who was his usual sprightly self. At the end of the performance, Ranveer planted a kiss on his old co-star, who's now an international celebrity. The stars and their gigs may have grabbed the media's attention, but the big event coinciding with the NMACC opening that has got the international fashion world talking is the exhibition showcasing the global influence of Indian art and fine fabrics since the 1600s. In the words of the show's curator, 'Vogue' magazine's global editor at large, Hamish Bowles, "The treasury of India's sartorial and textile traditions have provided inspiration that led to imitation at the court of Louis XVI and the couturiers of Jazz Age Paris, the sportswear designers of midcentury America, and the hippies of the Summer of Love." Unsurprisingly, the exhibition drew high praise from people in the know, one of them being Radhika Raje Gaekwad of the House of Baroda. "The exquisitely represented and mounted exhibition by @hamishbowles on India-inspired world fashion spanning centuries is not to be missed," wrote Radhika Raje on her Instagram. Her comments accompanied pictures from the exhibition, including one of her with Hollywood star Penelope Cruz. Raje added: "From Chintz from the Tapi Collection to @ysl and @chanelofficial runways, this one is a feast for craft, textile and fashion lovers."

'TRULY WONDERFUL': TOM HOLLAND THANKS AMBANIS FOR INVITE TO NMACC LAUNCH

'Spider-Man' Tom Holland has thanked the Ambani family for inviting him and his actress-girlfriend Zendaya to the launch of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre.

Holland took to Instagram, where he shared a string of pictures of himself dressed in a black suit and bow tie at the event.

Zendaya, who appeared in a peacock-blue Rahul Mishra sari, and Holland were the stars of Day 2 of the opening. "Thank you to the Ambani family for inviting us to celebrate the opening of the @nmacc.india. A truly wonderful experience that I'll never forget," said Holland in the image caption.

The Ambani family was in full attendance at the multi-day opening of Nita Ambani's dream cultural project -- Mukesh Ambani arrived with his daughter Esha and her father-in-law, Dilip Piramal, Akash Ambani came with wife Shloka Mehta, who's carrying their second child, and Anant Ambani showed up with fiancee Radhika Merchant.

ZENDAYA SHIMMERS IN DEEP-BLUE SARI ON DAY 2 OF NMACC OPENING

If Day One of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) opening in Mumbai on Friday night was all about the entertainment world -- from Rajinikanth to SRK -- with a sprinkling of politicians added to the mix, Day Two on Saturday night was dedicated to the power of haute couture. From archival pieces carrying the creative stamp of John Galliano and the House of Dior to the Big Three of Indian couturiers -- Anamika Khanna, Tarun Tahiliani and Sabyasachi Mukherjee -- the NMACC cast a swish spell.

Topping the list of A-list attendees were 'Euphoria' star Zendaya in a flowing sultry deep blue sari with a playful floral border and goldembellished blouse and supermodel Gigi Hadid, who exuded in the words of 'Vogue', "a modern Devdas look with an ivory and gold sari", with a gold bangle stack and jewelled blouse to complete the look. Zendaya's significant other, 'Spider-Man' Tom Holland, stuck to a black suit and bow tie.

Also seen were Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor (she in an embellished jumpsuit paired with a cape by Rahul Mishra), Anusha Dandekar(in vinetinted lehenga with a cape and layered jewellery), footballer-politician Sunil Chhetri (in black sherwani and matching pants), Aditi Rao Hydari (in a heavily embroidered lehenga and an embellished white shirt), Lisa Ray (in chic white sari with a jewelled belt), and celebrated sculptor Jeff Coons, who opted for a long, knee-length kurta and cream pyjama set with jacket to complete the look.

The Centre's opening will also feature the expansive musical, 'Civilization to Nation: The Journey of Our Nation'. Playwright and director Feroz Abbas Khan has put up this kaleidoscopic narration of Indian history and culture told through the Natya Shastra, the ancient Sanskrit treatise on the performing arts.

This performance boasts over 700 performers and will feature dance, music, and puppetry.

Pm Modi Congratulates Nita Ambani For The Opening Of Nmacc In Mumbai

Prime Minister Narender Modi has congratulated Nita Ambani for the opening of Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), a first-of-its-kind, multi-disciplinary cultural space in the sphere of arts, that was launched in Mumbai recently. In a letter dated on March 29, the Prime Minister said, "It is heartening to learn about the opening of Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai. Heartiest congratulations and greetings to everyone associated with the Cultural Centre on the occasion. "It is indeed commendable that Smt. Nita Ambani Ji is leading this endeavour of the Ambani family with the aim of popularising our arts and culture. This showcases the unique Indian phenomenon of staying rooted to one's roots while also being committed to progress. "This endeavour will go a long way in making our art and culture accessible to a larger section of society and at the same time also encourage a vibrant socio-cultural interaction between different parts of the country and the world. I am positive that this Cultural Centre will provide a platform to budding artists and performers to showcase their talent, which in turn encourages more people to take up art professionally. "Best wishes for the opening of Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre." Bollywood and Hollywood celebrities, sports personalities and other dignitaries were present at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai for the launch of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre last week.

PRIYANKA CHOPRA-NICK JONAS’ SPECIAL AUTO RICKSHAW DATE NIGHT IN MUMBAI

ISHAAN KHATTER TO STAR ALONGSIDE NICOLE KIDMAN IN 'THE PERFECT COUPLE'

Bollywood actor Ishaan Khatter will be seen starring alongside Hollywood star Nicole Kidman in the upcoming limited series 'The Perfect Couple' on Netflix. He will play Shooter Dival, the best friend of the groom in 'The Perfect Couple'. 'The Perfect Couple' also stars Liev Schreiber, Dakota Fanning and others.

Priyanka Chopra posted pictures of her "date night" with her husband Nick Jonas in Mumbai after the conclusion of two days of events at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC). They had a spontaneous photo shoot with a rickshaw on the streets of Mumbai, which she added to her Instagram story and later dropped pictures on her feed. Malti Marie Jonas, Priyanka's one-year-old daughter, and Nick are touring India for the first time in a long time.

Sharing the pictures, Chopra wrote: “Date night and a [auto rickshaw emoji] with my forever guy Nick Jonas. Thank you, Ami Patel; as always for your amazing collaboration. I knew I wanted to wear an upcycled vintage look with a modern twist. So, my outfit was an amalgamation of the east and the west. Like me.”

In the pictures, Chopra is looking glamorous in Amit Aggarwal's brocade saree dress. While Nick is donning a blue colour suit. The actress thanked Amit Agggarwal and wrote, “Thank you Amit Aggarwal for coming through and creating this handcrafted beauty with a story that is so apt for an evening celebrating Indian art and Fashion. This beautiful outfit was created using a 65-year-old vintage Banarasi patola (brocade) saree with silver threads and gold electroplating on khadi silk. It is paired with a sequin sheet holographic bustier to reflect the nine colours of the ikat weave that the brocade is set in. Thank you for your genius, Amit and your gifted team.”

DEEPIKA PADUKONE IS 'DEAD' SEEING SHAH RUKH KHAN'S BLACK SUIT LOOK

The actor took to Instagram to announce the project, and wrote in the caption: "New beginnings." Netflix also shared the cast announcement and tweeted: "The Perfect Couple casting is actually perfect." Ishaan was earlier seen in Mira Nair's 'A Suitable Boy'. He was last seen in the film Katrina Kaif and Siddhant Chaturvedi-starrer film 'Phone Bhoot'.

LADY GAGA DISPLAYS HER VOCAL PROWESS, SINGS & DANCES DURING 'JOKER 2' FILMING

Actress Deepika Padukone had an epic reaction on seeing Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's look from the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre event.

Shah Rukh suited up in a black V-neck t-shirt, black pants and a black blazer, paired with a diamond pendant for the event. He was joined by wife Gauri Khan, daughter Suhana Khan and son Aryan Khan at the event. Stylist ShaleenaNathani shared a picture of SRK's look for the event. She wrote:

"DEADDDD !!!! @iamsrk today for the opening of @nmacc.india."

Soon after, Deepika Padukone commented on the post: "Me Too!"

SRK and Deepika were seen sharing screen space in this year's blockbuster 'Pathaan', which also stars John Abraham, Dimple Kapadia and Ashutosh Rana. On the work front, SRK has 'Jawan' and 'Dunki'. Deepika will next be seen in 'Fighter' starring Hrithik Roshan.

Akshay Kumar

Becomes Prank Inspiration For Fans

The Khiladi of Bollywood, Akshay Kumar is not only known for his out-of-the-box stunts but also for his pranks on sets. How can the prankster of Bollywood not celebrate April Fool's day? The actor took to Instagram Reels to share a hilarious video of his latest prank. The person Akshay pranked was his clothing brand FORCE IX's co-founder Manish Mandhana. Towards the end of the video, Akshay also shared a clip of his Bhagam Bhag character. Akshay shared a video in which he is seen asking his clothing brand co-founder Manish Mandhana to lift him up. In the video, Akshay can be seen lifting Manish with utmost ease.

Singer-actress Lady Gaga is making use of her vocals for her role in 'Joker: Folie a Deux'. The 13-time Grammy Award winner has shown off her singing prowess as she filmed the movie in New York City, reports aceshowb iz.com. Over the weekend, the 37year-old was seen shooting scenes for the sequel at a familiar place. She was photographed at the same staircase where Joaquin Phoenix's titular character boogied down in the 2019 film. In pictures and videos taken by onlookers, Gaga was walking the iconic staircase connecting Shakespeare and Anderson avenues at West 167th Street in the Bronx. As she ascended the graffiti-laced staircase, she busted a few moves. When she almost reached the top of the staircase, she can be heard singing a few lines from Ar thur Schwartz and Howard Dietz's 'That's Entertainment' and dancing before walking back down.

SALMAN, VENKATESH JOIN RAM CHARAN TO REJIG 'NAATUNAATU' HOOKSTEP FOR 'YENTAMMA'

Superstars Salman Khan and Venkatesh have tightened their 'lungis' as they did a revamped version of the 'NaatuNaatu' hookstep with Ram Charan for the song 'Yentamma' from 'Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan'. 'Yentamma' features Salman, Venkatesh and Ram in bright yellow shirts, white with gold bordered mundu and black boots. The song features Salman and Venkatesh with full swag dancing on the high powered song on stage. Actress Pooja Hegde joins while Ram comes in a different frame. The song also features Shehnaaz Gill, Palak Tiwari, Raghav Juyal and Siddharth Nigam. Directed by Farhad Samji, the film marks the Bollywood debut of Shehnaaz Gill and Palak Tiwari and will also star Jagapathi Babu, Bhumika Chawla and also have glimpses of Abdu Rozik, Bhagyashree and others. The film will release in theatres on April 21.

‘BRAHMASTRA 2’ IN 2026, ‘BRAHMASTRA 3’ IN 2027: AYAN MUKERJI ANNOUNCES TIMELINE

After ‘Brahasmtra Part 1: Shiva’ had a successful run at the box-office, its filmmaker Ayan Mukerji has now announced the timeline for ‘Brahmastra Part 2: Dev’ and ‘Brahmastra Part 3', which is scheduled to release in 2026 and 2027 respectively.’ Ayan took to Instagram, where he made the announcement along with a post he penned. He wrote: “The Time has come – for some updates on the Brahmastra Trilogy, the Astraverse, and my Life! After absorbing all the love and the feedback on Part One… I have been focused on creating the Vision for Part Two and Part Three – which I now know will be bigger and more ambitious than Part One! have learnt that we need a little more time to perfect the script of BrahmAstra Two and Three!” He shared the second and third installment will be made together. “And…have decided that we are going to make the two films… Together!

Allowing them to also release closer together! I have a timeline in place to achieve this, which I am sharing with you all today!” He had another “piece of news to share…” Without divulging much, he said: “The Universe has presented me with a very special opportunity recently – a very special movie – to step into and direct! What the movie is… More on that when the time is right. An opportunity that challenges me and terribly excites me… one where I will learn, be inspired and where I will grow! So, I have decided to take it up!! Opening myself up to all the positive energies in this universe so I can do my best and contribute to that one thing that matters most to me – Indian Cinema!” Produced by Star Studios Dharma Productions, Prime Focus, and Ayan Mukerji, the first part of Brahmastra shattered box office records and captured the hearts of audiences worldwide.

AFTER HIS GIGI HADID PECK, VARUN GETS FUNKY ON 'CITADEL' BLUE CARPET

Varun Dhawan stirred a controversy with his on-stage act with American supermodel Gigi Hadid during one of the events at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre launch in Mumbai.

On Tuesday, he walked the 'Citadel' blue carpet and got noticed by choosing a funky avatar for his appearance.

The actor was seen wearing black t-shirt and black cargo pants paired with a jacket with shades of cobalt blue and sand. He chose a clean-shaven look for the event. On the blue carpet, Varun also posed for the paparazzi as he swung around one of the long belts of his cargo pants.

Meanwhile, Gigi, the recipient of Varun's peck on the cheeks, took to Instagram

Story and shared a video of their performance. She thanked Varun and started following Varun on Instagram. She wrote: "@varundvn making my Bollywood dreams come tru (laughter emojis)." Choreographer Shiamak Davar, who directed the performances at the NMACC opening gala, said it was "Gigi's idea" and that "she asked Varun to do so".

REKHA MAKES HEADS TURN, JOKES WITH PAPS ON 'CITADEL' BLUE CARPET

The legendary Rekha, who is often called the eternal beauty, lived up to the title as she walked the 'blue carpet' of the upcoming streaming series 'Citadel', which sees Priyanka Chopra and 'Games of Thrones' alum Richard Madden in the lead. Rekha chose a hybrid silk outfit in the shades of rose gold and purple. She sported heavy earpieces and her tresses were tied in a traditional bun rounded up with gajra. On the blue carpet, the celebrated actress also joked with the paparazzi stationed at the venue and she playfully made a gesture of slapping one of the paps after a brief verbal exchange in jest. The actress is a Padma Shri recipient and also served as nominated member of the Rajya Sabha member from 2012 to the end of her tenure in 2018.

JIM SARBH PUTS BEST FASHION FOOT FORWARD AT A-PAC PREMIERE OF 'CITADEL'

Actor Jim Sarbh, who was recently seen in the second season of the streaming show 'Rocket Boys', put his best fashion foot forward at the blue carpet of the Asia-Pacific premiere of the Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden-starrer streaming show 'Citadel'. For the occasion, Jim's sartorial choice included shades of black in prominence teamed with sea green and crimson. He wore a black coloured t-shirt paired with black pants and broke the colour with a floral -skull print blazer. He rounded up his look with salt and pepper hairdo and a light stubble. Jim recently bid adieu to his part of India's pioneer in the field of n uclear physics- Dr. Homi Bhabha after his character died in the series during an air crash. Meanwhile, 'Citadel' which will see Priyanka stepping into the shoes of an elite spy, will tell the story of the eponymous spy agency as it puts together its resources to get back the memories of its agents from across the world after one of their own agents goes rogue. The series will drop on Prime Video on April 28, 2023.

Priyanka Explains Why She Spoke Up On Bollywood After So Long

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who recently stirred a controversy with her statement on how she was cornered in Bollywood by a certain set of influential people, has explained why she decided to speak up about the incident at this juncture.

Priyanka was speaking to the media on the sidelines of the AsiaPacific press conference for the upcoming sci-fi spy thriller series "Citadel", where she plays the lead role opposite Richard Madden. Sharing the reason for speaking up after such a long time, she said:

"First, I spoke during the podcast about my journey across my childhood, teenage years, the initial phase of my career and eventually the incident that changed a few things for me." She added: "I have had tumultuous times back then, but today, I feel confident to speak about it in the hope that people at large would take notice of it, empathise (with me) and understand where I'm coming from. I felt it was a safe space for me to open up about the rocky patch in my professional journey." "Citadel" is set to premiere on Prime Video on April 28.

SONI RAZDAN POSTS THROWBACK PIC OF LITTLE ALIA BHATT FROM 'PAPA KEHTE HAIN' SHOOT

Veteran actress Soni Razdan shared a throwback picture from the sets of the 1996 film 'Papa Kehte Hain' in Seychelles and it features actress Alia Bhatt looking adorable as a toddler.

Soni took to Twitter, where she shared the picture. In the image, little Alia can be seen in a white frock standing in front of her father Mahesh Bhatt as they hold hands. Beside them, Soni is standing with Shaheen in front of her.

"This one is from Seychelles when the girls were small and we were shooting 'Papa Kehte Hain' there. Search for 'water' in your camera roll and quote tweet the pic #water #family #shootlife #whenwewereyoung @aliaa08 @MaheshNBhatt #shaheenbhatt," she wrote as the caption. 'Papa

Mayuri Kango, Soni Razdan, Anupam Kher, Reema Lagoo and Alok Nath.

S.S. RAJAMOULI'S 'RRR' GETS OVER 1 MN FOOTFALLS IN 164 DAYS IN JAPAN

Filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli's magnum opus 'RRR' has got over 1 million footfalls in Japan and is reportedly the first Indian film to do so in the country. The Ram Charan and NTR Jr.-starrer film was released in October last year. The official Twitter handle of RRR movie shared news about the movie getting 1 million footfalls in 164 days of its theatrical run. The tweet read: "#RRRMovie records 1 Million+ footfall in 164 Days and continues its rocking run." An excited Rajamouli too wrote: "Showered with 1 Million hugs from Japanese fans...ArigatoGuzaimasu #RRRinJapan."

HRITHIK ROSHAN HOLDS GIRLFRIEND SABA'S HEELS, PIC TAKES OVER THE INTERNET

A picture of Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan holding his girlfriend Saba Azad's stilettoes has been doing the rounds on social media. Hrithik and Saba were seen attending the star-studded launch of Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai. In the picture posted by a Twitter user, Hrithik is seen holding Saba's heels. Several celebrities from Bollywood and Hollywood added sparkle to the event including Tom Holland Zendaya, Gigi Hadid, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas and Varun Dhawan. Hrithik and Saba have remained tight-lipped about their relationship status and recently opened up about it. The two keep making appearances together. On the work front, Hrithik will next be seen in Siddharth Anand's next directorial 'Fighter' with Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor.

KAJOL CALLS DAUGHTER NYSA DEVGN 'MINI ME' IN HILARIOUS PICTURE STRING

Bollywood star Kajol has shared a string of photographs featuring her daughter Nysa Devgn and her before attending the inauguration of Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) and even gave a glimpse of the behind-the-scene moment from the photoshoot.

Kajol took to Instagram, where she shared a string of pictures. The first few images feature Nysa looking gorgeous in a silver outfit she wore for the launch. Then comes the actress, who poses with her and the two in the last image are seen laughing.

"Mini me and me! Started off all graceful and then we became human," she wrote as the caption. The NMACC launch was a star-studded affair, where the who's who of the showbiz world were seen attending it. The names include Gigi Hadid, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Penelope Cruz, Karlie Kloss, Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, and global icon Priyanka Chopra and her husband Nick Jonas, Kareena Kapoor, and Saif Ali Khan.

AYAN MUKERJI TO DIRECT HRITHIK ROSHAN-STARRER 'WAR 2' FOR YASH RAJ FILMS

Filmmaker Ayan Mukerji has been roped in by Yash Raj Films's head honcho Aditya Chopra to direct the second installment of the blockbuster film 'War' starring Hrithik Roshan. A source on condition of anonymity said, "Aditya Chopra is choosing the captain of the ship for each YRF Spy Universe film strategically. Ayan has delivered big hits which appeals to all audience segments and has the pulse of Indian audiences. He has shown that he knows how to mount a film with a huge scale, which is essential for someone to direct War 2. "Plus, he is a young film-maker who can bring a different kind of newness to the Spy Universe. Ayan will have his unique take on how to make an epic action spectacle with War 2. Aditya Chopra trusts him to take the franchise forward. Ayan directing 'War 2' is probably the most exciting announcements of recent times. All eyes on him to make the franchise and the YRF Spy Universe bigger." Speculations that Ayan is directing 'War 2' started when the director uploaded a note this morning and hinted at directing a very special movie!' 'War' released in 2019. It was directed by 'Pathaan' maker Siddharth Anand. The film also starred Tiger Shroff.

CHRIS HEMSWORTH TRIES TO FIGHT HIS WAY OUT OF RIOT IN 'EXTRACTION 2' TEASER TRAILER

Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth has shared a glimpse of his latest action film 'Extraction 2' amid a report he is planning to slow down his acting career.

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Hemsworth, who is reportedly planning on reducing his workload after discovering he could be vulnerable in later life to Alzheimer's while he filmed his National Geographic and Disney+ docuseries 'Limitless', featured in a clip he and Netflix released on Instagram celebrating the shooting of his upcoming sequel 'Extraction 2', reports aceshowbiz.com. "Two things are very different from the last film. One - it's very, very cold. Two - I'm alive. How? You'll have to find out - watch the movie," he shouts in the clip, filmed on the back of a speeding train in the snow while its director Sam Hargrave stands behind him. Filmmaker Sam H argrave said on Instagram, "That's a wrap on day one of 'Extraction 2' with the train location. We got a lot of snow today, but it looks pretty great on camera, so we'll take it." The first "Extraction" movie left fans on a cliffhanger as Hemsworth black ops mercenary character Tyler appeared to have been left for dead, though there was a hint he could still be living. The sequel is said to pit Tyler against a ruthless Georgian gangster, when he is tasked with rescuing a family he has imprisoned. Hemsworth will also be reprising his Thor role in an upcoming 'The Avengers' sequel, and a part in an untitled biopic of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan.

'DATING FOR 2 MONTHS': EMILY RATAJKOWSKI AFTER LIP-LOCK WITH HARRY STYLES

The visuals of Harry Styles locking lips with actress Emily Ratajkowski sent many in a frenzy. While things settle on the viral imagery, Emily seems to have admitted she is secretly dating Harry Styles after the pair were spotted passionately kissing in Tokyo. The model, 31, has revealed she has been in a relationship since early February and described her new partner as "kind of great", reports 'Mirror.co.uk'. Speaking on a podcast which was recorded before the pair were caught locking lips, Emily said: "I just started dating someone that I think I like, so that is different. I was like, 'He's kind of great'."

She said her love life hasn't always been so good, "If you had been talking to me four weeks ago, absolutely. I would be seeing someone and then suddenly the way he would walk would be like, ugh."

'Mirror.co.uk' further states that Emily revealed to the Going Mental with Eileen Kelly podcast that she had been going to therapy to help her stop dating the wrong type of men before she met Harry.

"I was drawn to a specific type of partner before I went to therapy. Now I feel I'm not as attracted to that same type of person," she said. "I don't like a lot of men. I don't go on dates if I'm not sure about them." She further ment ioned, "I can get the ick. I've found that men - at least the guys that are attracted to me - always say they like superwoman, a woman that is successful and all these things. They say that is what they want. But when they are actually in the relationship, they start to get resentful. I will say, 'I thought that's what you liked about me, that I had this big life?' They get emasculated and resentful. That's been my experience across the board. I'm hoping that won't always be true."

CANNES CONFIRMS IT'LL HONOUR HARRISON FORD, SCREEN 'DIAL OF DESTINY'

The Cannes Film Festival has confirmed the world premiere of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny", the news that was first revealed by 'Variety' last week.

James Mangold and Harrison Ford will climb the steps of the Palais des Festivals on May 18 alongside Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Antonio Banderas, John Rhys-Davies, Toby Jones, Boyd Holbrook, Ethann Isidore, and Mads Mikkelsen. The film will be screened out of competition. The festival will also pay a special tribute to Ford for his career. The film has been produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, and Simon Emanuel, with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas serving as executive producers. This instalment will reportedly be Ford's last time playing the titular character, reports 'Variety'. Details of the film's plot are being kept under wraps that are tighter than those of a mummy, in the words of 'Variety', but based on the trailer this one does find Dr Jones facing off against former Nazis in a flashback sequence that uses 'de-aging technology' to zap Ford back in time. Mangold said: "In 1995, I was honoured to come to Cannes with my first film 'Heavy', as part of Director's Fortnight; 28 years later, I am proud to return with a slightly larger spectacle. My legendary collaborators and I are very excited to share a brand new and final Indiana Jones adventure with you."

'MOANA' LIVE-ACTION REMAKE SET WITH DWAYNE JOHNSON RETURNING

Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson announced a new live-action remake of 'Moana' during the Disney shareholders meeting on April 3. "Humbled to say we're bringing Moana's beautiful story to the live-action big screen! Maui changed my life (miss you grandpa) and I'm honoured to partner with Disney to tell our story through the realm of music and dance, which at the core is who we are as Polynesian people," Johnson tweeted, reports 'Variety'. The 2016 animated feature was a hit for Disney, making over $680 million at the box office. The new film will be produced by Johnson, Dany Garcia and Hiram Garcia through their Seven Bucks Productions and Beau Flynn via Flynn Picture Co. Executive producers include AuliaiCravalho, the voice of Moana in original film, and Scott Sheldon of Flynn Picture Co. Jared Bush and Samoan industry leader Dana Ledoux Miller will also take part in the production. "I'm deeply humbled and overcome with gratitude to bring the beautiful story of 'Moana' to the liveaction big screen," Johnson said in a statement. "This story is my culture, and this story is emblematic of our people's grace and warrior strength. I wear this culture proudly on my skin and in my soul, and this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reunite with Maui, inspired by the mana and spirit of my late grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia, is one that runs very deep for me. I want to thank my partners at Disney for their strong commitment to this special endeavour, because there is no better world for us to honour the story of our people, our passion and our purpose than through the realm of music and dance, which is at the core of who we are as Polynesian people."

BHOLAA BOX OFFICE COLLECTION DAY 4: AJAY DEVGN-TABU FILM DOES WELL ON WEEKEND, EARNS OVER RS 44 CRORE

Ajay Devgn directorial Bholaa has had a good weekend, if early estimates regarding its fourth day run at the box office is to be believed. The action-thriller, also starring Tabu, minted Rs 14 crore on its day four at the ticket counter, according to Sacnilk’s early estimates. As of now, its total collection stands at an impressive Rs 44.7 crore. It had earned Rs 11.20 crore on day one, Rs 7.40 crore on day two and Rs 12.01 crore on day three. The film passed with flying colours in its first weekend, but its real test will actually be on Monday, when the audience returns to their daily routine after enjoying their weekends off. If the film manages to pull up a decent figure of around Rs 10 crore, Bholaa would have done well for itself. However, the IPL, which began on Friday, might affect the chances of the movie’s performance during weekdays.

Despite the obstacles that lies ahead, Bholaa has done decently at the box office till now. In fact, it happens to be the third highest opener at the ticket counter post the successes of Shah Rukh Khan-led Pathaan (Rs 57 crore), and the Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor romantic drama Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (Rs 15.73 crore). This also comes as a relief to Ajay Devgn’s record as a director; his past movies, including U Me Aur Hum, Shivaay and Runway 34 had failed to churn up the expected numbers at box office. Bholaa is the official Hindi remake of the Tamil hit, starring Karthi, which was helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Apart from Devgn and Tabu, the film also features Deepak Dobriyal, Sanjay Mishra among others in pivotal roles. The film had received a mixed response from critics, with The Indian Express’ reviewer Shubhra Gupta giving it three stars in her review. “There’s enough going on to keep everything going, as Shiv bhakt Bholaa, aided by holy ‘vibhooti’, his valiant cop companion pointedly named Diana, and a brave informer called Aijaz, makes sure that he is the last man standing. Again, fortunately, we aren’t left too much time to dwell on the powersharing in the trinity– obviously, our Bholaa has pole position– as the plot gets back to its relentless cracking of bones, showering of blood, skewering of bodies, and parts thereof. For the faint-hearted? No way. Bang-for-the-buck? Oh yes,” read a section of her review.

SHEHNAAZ GILL ASKS SARA ALI KHAN ABOUT HER MARRIAGE PLANS, ACTOR SAYS SHE ‘NEEDS AN ANDHA PAGAL’

Fans were in for a treat when Shehnaaz Gill hosted Sara Ali Khan on her chat show Desi Vibes. The two actors, who discussed how they are ‘similar’ in terms of their candid personalities, were seen indulging in some fun conversations. Mid-way through the episode, Shehnaaz even inquired about Sara’s wedding plans, which left her dumbstruck. Trying to evade the question first, Sara finally replied that she is trying to find an ‘andha pagal’ (blind and crazy). When asked to elaborate on the same, the Gaslight actor said that if the person gets to know who she is in real life, there are chances he might run away. As Shehnaaz agreed that it’s not easy for men to handle women like them, Sara got emotional, making the host question if she was crying. Later in the conversation, Sara revealed that she does want to get married but is not in a hurry. Shehnaaz Gill also got Sara Ali Khan to open up about her ‘royal upbringing’. As she asked whether nawab palaces have dozens of helpers around and even a pool with flowers,

Sara laughed to say that she hasn’t seen anything like this in her life. She joked that she was made a ‘fool’ by not being treated to these luxuries even though she comes from a royal family.

RANI MUKERJI SAYS HER SEVEN-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER DEMANDS ‘ME TIME’: ‘ADITYA CHOPRA HAS TAUGHT HER THIS WORD’

Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji, who was recently seen in the film Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway, opened up about daughter Adira Chopra in a recent chat. The actor said that Adira, who is only seven-years-old demands her own space and sweetly requests Rani to leave her room when she wants some alone time. In a conversation with Kareena Kapoor Khan for Mirchi Plus, Rani said, “I try to spend more time with her and she is like ‘yeah mama now it’s my me time’, which my husband (Aditya Chopra) has taught her, this word ‘me time.’ So she is like, very sweetly, she will not ask me to leave the room, so she will be like how do I tell mum, in a very nice way. So she is saying, mama it’s my me time.” Rani said that she is not a ‘me time’ person and added “I am like, all my time is for you my chi ld.” Talking about motherhood, Rani said, “I think what happens to women when they become mothers is that there’s something in us th at changes immediately. The minute you see the baby out of your system and you look at that baby’s face, you suddenly realise that you’re not important anymore. There’s somebody else more important than you. It’s the first time in our lives that we realise we love somebody more than ourselves. When that moment happened in my life, for me, there was nothing more important than my child.”

Tiff Announces Tiff Bell Lightbox Rejuvenation And Partnership With Ocad U

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Under the stewardship of TIFF Chief Operating Officer, Beth Janson, the physical improvements at TIFF Bell Lightbox and the TIFF Membership programme relaunch are part of a three-year plan to build an exciting film destination and community in one of the great film cities in the world. Under the new Membership offering, each level comes with its own suite of benefits. The structure and pricing of Membership levels will also change for the first time since 2015. More information is available at tiff.net/membership.

Starting today, two free tickets to TIFF Cinematheque screenings for Members at the TIFF Bell Lightbox are a permanent benefit — representing 300+ screenings of the best of classic films and new essentials year-round. The new Membership benefits will also include even earlier access to dedicated ticketing windows for Festival screenings, new year-round exclusive programming, and larger discounts at Concessions, among other benefits. Until April 21, Members and the public can renew, upgrade, or join to take advantage of current Membership pricing before increases take effect on May 1.

“TIFF’s Members are the foundation of our organization, and to that end, we have taken steps to improve both the offerings and value of a TIFF Membership,” said Janson.

In keeping with the revitalization of the TIFF Bell Lightbox experience, TIFF is also pleased to announce that OCAD University (OCAD U) has a physical presence in the main floor annex gallery and the Learning Studios, located on the third floor. OCAD U’s new Experimental Animation program will be delivered out of TIFF Bell Lightbox, helping TIFF to forge relationships with emerging filmmakers and artists, while at the same time activating TIFF Bell Lightbox's public spaces with student showcases and installations.

“We have an exciting vision for TIFF underway,” said Anita Lee, Chief Programming Officer, TIFF. “We are inspired to reinvent the spirit, space, and future of TIFF Bell Lightbox as a centre for diverse communities including young creators, Canadian cultural industries, and international artists. The new partnership with OCAD U represents TIFF’s investment in the next generation of artists and creative leaders of the future. Our new younger audiences are also inspiring our new programming launching this spring. I would love to see TIFF as the place where all generations of Torontonians from all walks of life, visitors from across Canada and around the world, families, creators, movers and shakers, and those in the know can come for inspiration and an exciting collective experience.”

“By partnering with TIFF, we’re enriching the experiential learning experience of students in our Experimental Animation program and those students who produce content for OCAD U LiVE, our 24/7 digital streaming channel,” said OCAD U President and ViceChancellor Ana Serrano. “This collaboration is a natural fit between two leading arts and cultural institutions in Toronto, and will further drive positive impact to the creative economy and provide students with opportunities to gain employable skills, explore innovative ideas, find community, and develop a fulfilling career.” In the coming weeks, TIFF will be welcoming young audiences to the 12th edition of the Next Wave Film Festival for a weekend (April 14–16) of bold new films and special events, with free movies for anyone under 25. Programmed for youth, by youth, the TIFF Next Wave Film Festival, supported by Ontario Arts Council and the City of Toronto, is a one-of-a-kind talent incubator in the world, and features a lineup of Canadian and North American premieres, creator Q&As, workshops, and collaborations with leading filmmakers to celebrate new voices in cinema. Leading into the Summer season, audiences can look forward to the most-anticipated New Releases. TIFF Cinematheque will be presenting a showcase on South Korean cinema and a spotlight on magic realism including films that mix the ordinary with the extraordinary and classics from this genre. To become a TIFF Member visit tiff.net/join.

The Toronto International Film Festival takes place September 7–17, 2023.

GIGI THANKS UNDER-FIRE VARUN FOR MAKING HER 'BOLLYWOOD DREAMS COME TRUE'

American supermodel Gigi Hadid put to rest the controversy surrounding Varun Dhawan lifting her in his arms onto the stage on Day 2 of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) opening on Saturday night. Sharing the viral video of Varun's action on her Instagram Stories, Gigi wrote: "@Varundvn making my Bollywood dreams come true". It looked spontaneous, but Varun said it was planned, and the video even shows RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani cheering Gigi after she's brought back by Varun to the spot where the celebrity guests had gathered. Social media users, however, slammed Varun for mishandling a woman and alleged that Gigi looked affronted. Gigi, incidentally, carried off effortlessly her white and gold Chikankari saree paired with a gold statement blouse, both by Mumbai's bestknown fashion designers, Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla. Responding to the outpouring of criticism, Varun said: "I guess today you woke up and decided to be woke. So lemme burst ur bubble and tell u it was planned for her to be on stage so find a new Twitter cause to vent about rather than going out and doing something about things."

ARE WEDDING BELLS RINGING FOR BADSHAH AND ISHA RIKHI?

Rapper Badshah, whose real name is Aditya Prateek Singh

Sisodia, is said to await his wedding with his longtime girlfriend and Punjabi actr ess Isha Rikhi whom he met at a party of a common friend. As per the media reports, the couple is planning a gurdwara wedding in north India this month which will be attended by close family members and frie nds. However, neither Badshah nor Rikhi has commented anything about their wedding plans. Badshah was rumoured to be dating her since last year after they met at a party and shared similar interests. Badshah was married to Jasmine Masih in 2012 and in 2017, the two became parents to their daughter Jessemy Grace Masih Singh. However, they separated in 2020.

KANGANA FINDS 'DESI KIDS WHO SPEAK HINDI IN SECOND-HAND BRIT ACCENT' ANNOYING

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, who does not shy away from speaking her mind, said that she finds English speaking "desi kids" who speak Hindi in a tacky second hand British accent irritating. Kangana took to Twitter, where she was replying to a tweet by a social media user. The user had shared a link to an ar ticle which talks about Italy introducing a bill in Parliament seeking ban on English and other foreign languages for formal communication. The user wrote: "Hate me but we need to do the same, kids in Gurugram only speak in English but they only barely understand Hindi and forget about speaking Hindi."

DIANA PENTY ROPED IN FOR AMITABH BACHCHAN-STARRER 'SECTION 84'

Actress Diana Penty will be seen sharing screen space with megastar Amitabh Bachchan in the upcoming courtroom drama thriller 'Section 84' directed by Ribhu Dasgupta. Diana expressed her excitement about working with Bachchan and collaborating with Ribhu Dasgupta. "Section 84 is very special to me. Not only because it is a riveting story, but also because it is a privilege to work with the legendary, Mr Bachchan. A dream finally realised, to be honest! Ribhu Dasgupta has a very clear vision of what he wants and I am so happy to be collaborating with him on this film. I know this is going to be an experience I will remember, with much to learn from the very best!" Diana said. Filmmaker Ribhu Dasgupta's next film, a courtroom drama thriller, 'Section 84' stars the legendary thespian Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role.