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Vidyut Jammwal gave a surprise visit to his 'Crakk' director Aditya Datt on his birthday in Indonesia. Taking to Instagram story, Aditya Datt shared the video and captioned it, "Just when I thought it's a wrap... he unwrapped it! Surprise has a new benchmark!22 hours of flight! Only for one day! chandnidatt partner in crime! U are fabulous!"Aditya, who desired the presence of all his close friends on his special day, was touched by Vidyut's gesture.Aditya and Vidyut have previously worked on 'Commondo 3. 'Crakk: Jeetegaa Toh Jiyegaa' is their second collaboration together.Talking about 'Crakk', helmed by Aditya Datt, the makers recently unveiled the teaser for the film, which received good responses from the audiences. The film also stars Arjun Rampal and Amy Jackson in the lead roles.'Crakk' is a survival thriller. Aditya Datt, who helmed the film, is also known for films like Aashiq Banaya Apne (2005) and Table No. 21 (2013).As per a statement, 'Crakk' is the journey of a man from the slums of Mumbai "to the world of extreme underground sports".'Crakk' also marks the reunion of the dynamic duo Vidyut and director Aditya Datt after Commando 3.It is presented by Reliance Entertainment and produced by Action Hero Films & PZ Pictures, produced by Vidyut Jammwal, Parag Sanghvi, and Action Hero Films & Team, co-produced by Adi Sharmaa and Aditya Chowksey.'Crakk' is all set to hit theatres on February 23.

Friday Night Plan' on Monday unveiled the much-awaited intriguing trailer.Taking to Instagram, the OTT platform Netflix treated fans with a trailer video.Friday Night Plan, a tale of self-discovery and companionship, films trailer showcased an exciting peek into a fun Friday Night- packaged with a ton of chaos.In the movie, Babil Khan plays the nerdy older brother, and his characters partner-in-crime is his mischievous younger brother, portrayed brilliantly by Amrith Jayan. Together, they are the ultimate duo, ready to conquer the coolest, most happening party of the year.In the video, he is a frontbencher who begins to draw attention from the entire school after scoring a goal in a football game. He consents to go to a Friday night plan at a classmate's house because he appears to be enjoying all the female attention.In the film, Juhi Chawla portrays the role of Babils mother.Sharing the video, they wrote, Schools out, moms out and so are the two siblings. Will this be their best Friday Night Plan yet? #FridayNightPlan premieres on 1st September, only on Netflix!Recently, the makers unveiled the teaser video.Taking to Insta, Netflix shared the teaser and captioned it, Two unsupervised siblings in a room they might have the most epic #FridayNightPlan. Premieres on 1st September, only on Netflix!Starring actors Babil Khan and Amrith Jayan, Aadhya Anand, Medha Rana and Ninad Kamat the film is all set to stream on Netflix from September 1.Earlier in a statement, Babil said, Having a younger brother in real life, this film feels so relatable to me. It's a heartwarming journey that brings back fond memories of our own misadventures. This is my first outing with Excel Entertainment and also marks my second collaboration with Netflix after Qala, and I couldn't be more thrilled to be a part of this project.Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, Producers, Excel Entertainment said, We at Excel Entertainment are ecstatic to unveil this heartwarming film to the world! Its our first high school film and all the fun, mischief and growing pains that come with it. It was exciting to work with the stellar cast, led by Babil Khan, and we hope that our labour of love reaches audiences far and wide with Netflix.Director Vatsal Neelakantan said, It is a thrilling experience to be announcing my first film, Friday Night Plan. It is a warm tale of love, friendship, brotherhood and self discovery that speaks to all audiences. I'm very grateful to have Netflix and Excel entertainment as partners and I hope that the love with which we have made the film translates on screens across the globe.

Welcome 3.Taking to Instagram he wrote, FIROZ A NADIADWALA LOCKS CHRISTMAS 2024 FOR WELCOME 3 #WelcomeToTheJungle is the title of the third instalment of #Welcome franchise Producer #FirozANadiadwala has decided to bring the family entertainer in #Christmas2024. It may be recalled that the producer had released #Welcome [first part] in #Christmas2007. #Welcome3.Titled Welcome To The Jungle the film is all set to release on the occasion of Christmas 2024, as per Taran Adarsh.The film is the third instalment of the hit franchise Welcome which starred Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Anil KapoorNana Patekar and Paresh Rawal in the lead roles.The second instalment was titled Welcome Back which was released in the year 2015. Actors John Abraham and Shruti Haasan replaced Akshay and Katrina in the second part.Both films were helmed by Anees Bazmee.The official announcement of the star cast of Welcome To The Jungle is still awaited.If the reports are to be believed, then actors Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty will be seen as the lead cast of the film.Also, reportedly Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi will be seen replacing Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar in the third part.Although an official confirmation from the makers about both the updates are still awaited.Are you excited for Welcome 3?

Gajraj Rao is all set to come up with a new film 'Maja Ma'. Recently, the 'Badhaai Ho' actor shared his experiences while working on the movie.Talking about his role in the film, Gajraj said, "When this role was narrated to me, it wasn't clearly told that this character is the husband's part or a hero's part. My role was said to be a life partner. The entire flavour of the character was one of a life partner. Someone who would face everything that comes their partner's way with them, regardless of how good or bad it is. So, I tried to play my character just like that. Of course, it was made much easier because Madhuri Dixit is a phenomenal actress and she made my life very easy. It is a beautifully written character, and as much as I've seen of it, the audience will also enjoy the relationship between us." Helmed by Anand Tiwari and written by Sumit Batheja, 'Maja Ma' is touted as a "family entertainer, set against the celebratory backdrop of a traditional festival and a quintessential, colourful Indian wedding".Speaking about why he chose to play this character, Gajraj said, "In the midst of a pandemic, I was scared to take up a project. I wasn't very sure if I should do it. It had never happened that we all had to stay indoors, closed inside our homes for months. So, to do a project at such a stressful time, but still have a blast with the terrific people working alongside you, and having it turn out so well, is an experience I shall never forget. It was such a celebration of life. Maja Ma wasn't a regular film being shot at regular times, yet we never realized all of the tension because we were truly enjoying ourselves!"Apart from Gajraj, the film stars Madhuri Dixit, Ritwik Bhowmik, Barkha Singh, Srishti Shrivastava, Rajit Kapur, Sheeba Chaddha, Simone Singh, Malhar Thakar and Ninad Kamat.Produced by Amritpal Singh Bindra, 'Maja Ma' will premiere on October 6 exclusively on Prime Video.

Harry Styles has reportedly partnered with Everytown to end gun violence after two devastating mass shootings in the United States over the past two weeks.Harry Styles pledges to donate over $1 million from upcoming tour in effort to end gun violenceThe Grammy-winning artist took to social media announcing on Friday (May 27) that he would be partnering with the nonprofit Everytown for Gun Safety during his upcoming North American tour and donating over $1 million in proceeds to the organization along with Live Nation. Along with all of you, I have been absolutely devastated by the recent string of mass shootings in America, culminating at the latest in Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, Styles post reads.

Jean-Marc Vall e, director of films including Dallas Buyers Club and TV projects such as Big Little Lies, has died at age of 58, outside Quebec City. The cause of death was not immediately known.According to Variety, his producing partner, Nathan Ross, said in a statement, Jean-Marc stood for creativity, authenticity and trying things differently. He was a true artist and a generous, loving guy. Everyone who worked with him couldnt help but see the talent and vision he possessed. He was a friend, creative partner and an older brother to me. The maestro will sorely be missed but it comforts knowing his beautiful style and impactful work he shared with the world will live on.Born in Montreal, he studied film at the Universit du Qu bec. After making music videos and short films, he made his first feature Black List. After making 2005s acclaimed Quebec film C.R.A.Z.Y., partially based on his own life, he directed The Young Victoria, which garnered three Academy Award nominations.Jean-Marc Vall e earned an Oscar nomination for Best Editing for 2013s Dallas Buyers Club, which won Oscars for Jared Leto and Matthew McConaughey. The film was based on the true story of Ron Woodroof, an AIDS patient who smuggled pharmaceutical drugs into Texas and distributed them to fellow AIDS patients through the Dallas Buyers Club.The next year, he directed Wild, starring Reese Witherspoon and based on the bestselling memoir about a former heroin addict who hikes the Pacific Crest Trail to help find herself. He continued to work with Witherspoon on the HBO series Big Little Lies, for which he won the Emmy for directing for limited series, movie or special. Adapted from the bestselling Liane Moriarty, the limited series also starred Laura Dern, Nicole Kidman and Shailene Woodley, and drew acclaim for its lushly photographed look at the lives of wealthy coastal families who must confront a sudden death in their midst.His next HBO project was another suspenseful HBO mini-series based on a popular book, Sharp Little Objects.For the upcoming projects, Jean-Marc Vall e was set to direct another series for HBO, Gorilla and the Bird, based on a memoir by Zack McDermott about a public defender who suffers a sudden psychotic break.He is survived by two children and three siblings.

Pop-star Justin Bieber has announced that he is partnering with virtual entertainment company Wave for Justin Bieber An Interactive Virtual Experience.According to the announcement, the collaboration will give fans a futuristic look into the metaverse, merging gaming, real time motion-capture, and live musical performance into an immersive interactive experience. Audiences will go on an epic and intimate musical journey with Bieber and see him perform songs from his #1 album Justice before kicking off his 2022 Justice World Tour. Waves technology will allow Bieber to transform into a digital avatar and perform a full live show.As reported by Variety, Bieber said, I am a big believer in Wave and love the platform as a new way for me to engage with my fans. Im excited to be using this technology to bring people together and connect with fans from all over the world. I cant wait for them to check out this interactive performance.

Updated: Aug 13, 2021 - 10:42 AM IST Aditya Narayan is the busiest showbiz entertainer in Mumbai right now. As Indian Idol reaches its finale on August 15, Aditya is shooting non-stop for the event. We are shooting the grand finale over a period of five days because its a 12-hour finale. The winners will be announced live. But the rest will be pre-recorded. A large chunk of shooting will happen on August 15 itself.And of course Aditya is going to perform at the finale. I am performing with my father and with Shanmukha Priya. Mika Singh, Javed Ali, Amit Mishra are also performing. Bharati Singh and her husband Harsh, and Jay Bhanushali will help me with the hosting since its an 18-hour finale.That isnt all. Aditya has more surprises in store. This is the first that that Papa and I will be co-hosting a segment. Our act is very interesting because I am singing one of his most popular songs Main Nikla Gaddi Lekar from Gadar while Papa will sing my hit song Tatat Tatat from Ram Leela.As Indian Idol wraps up, Aditya Narayan prepares to host another show. I will be hosting a new show after Indian Idol. Yes, I am hosting Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. The auditions have started. From September onwards I start shooting for Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. I am looking forward to that as well.

Updated: Jul 6, 2021 - 5:02 PM IST Ajay Devgn has finally wrapped up shooting for his war drama, Bhuj: The Pride of India, in Mumbai and the film is now in the final stages of post-production. Apparently, the actor took complete control over the project, analysing and sitting down on all aspects of filmmaking - from direction to post production, and after certain rounds of reshoots, is all ready to bring the film for the audience during the Independence Day weekend."Ajay Devgn and Disney+ Hotstar want Bhuj to be the big Independence Day attraction on the platform. It's being readied for an August 13 premiere, and the post production work is done keeping this date in mind. It's an ambitious war drama, and the action scenes are said to be the highlight," a trade source shared with Bollywood Hungama.Ajay took the responsibility on his shoulders for this film as he wants it to be a fitting tribute to the heroic efforts of people to rebuild the Bhuj airstrip. So is there a chance of further delay? "The team is working day and night to lock the edit and there is little chance for Bhuj to be delayed from the planned Independence Day opening. The only reason for delay now will be if the final leg of visual effects are not locked, but it's a bleak chance," the trade source explained.1971. THE GREATEST BATTLE EVER FOUGHT.The trailer of this magnificent movie is all set to launch on 12th July 2021 and the motion poster of the movie released today gives a sneak peek into the world of 1970s which promises powerful action sequences, heart-churning emotions, love, and patriotism towards our country and a mission that brings many brave people of Bhuj together for victory.Presented by T-Series and Ajay Devgn Ffilms, Bhuj: The Pride Of India is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Ginny Khanuja, Vajir Singh, and Bunny Sanghavi under the banner of Select Media Holdings LLP. The film has been written by Abhishek Dudhaiya, Raman Kumar, Ritesh Shah, and Pooja Bhavoria directed by Abhishek Dudhaiya, and is all set to release on 13th August 2021 only on Disney+ Hotstar VIP.Meanwhile, Ajay Devgn also has another film set against the backdrop of Indian Airforce and that's his own directorial, MayDay.

Updated: May 3, 2021 - 6:11 PM IST Singer Tulsi Kumar join hands for Mission 5000 by Mission Josh to impact the lives of 5000 people through their partner NGOs in affected cities across India by providing free oxygen concentrators to patients at home. There is a massive shortage of oxygen and beds leading to deaths in hospitals. Tulsi Kumar, seeing the need for an hour, comes forward to support this initiative that aims to give free of cost oxygen concentrators that provide oxygen for patients who need help at home and are not severely critical. The campaign goal is Rs. 5 crore and every contribution matters.The country has been reeling under the impact of the second wave of coronavirus in which the patients are suffering from oxygen shortage. Meanwhile, due to the surge in cases, there is a huge demand for oxygen concentrators. Amid the massive shortage, social media is flooded with messages of people looking for oxygen concentrators for their friends and family. This initiative is to create a massive impact during the current times.With the second wave and its ongoing crises and massive effect in India, I realized its time to act. We launched #Mission5000 initiative which aims to provide free-of-cost oxygen concentrators to the COVID patients who are less critical and can be treated at home. The idea is to help patients at home, to save beds in hospitals for the severely affected patients. Every drop in the ocean counts so each contribution that comes as donation from people who plan to donate to our ketto campaign, will add to the massive impact we can create collectively. Along with Mission Joshs founders Mansi & Vinav, I am extending my support to the affected citizens. We are involving NGOs in different cities and states to provide these oxygen concentrators to the places that are most affected and in dire need. The goal of this campaign is 5Cr and this amount will in total impact 5000 lives. Once the impact is made we will donate these concentrators to hospitals, NGOs so the cycle can continue since these concentrators have a lifespan of upto 5 years. I believe in voicing up for causes that are close to my heart, and I have seen a lot of deaths around me since the first wave- so this mission helps me in ensuring we are impacting as many lives as we can. Support the Mission here: https://www.ketto.org/fundraiser/mission5000https://www.ketto.org/fundraiser/mission5000. I express my gratitude in advance to each contributor, supporter and my media friends. says Tulsi Kumar.With this initiative Mission Josh is teaming up with multiple NGOs in different parts of India to provide concentrators to patients at home. It is time for us to step up and help in any way that we can. Every contribution matters, share this with your friends and family to help us spread the word. We knew we wanted to have someone like Tulsi Kumar who can lead the initiative with pure kindness and love, to serve the need of the hour. said the Founders of Mission Josh, Mansi & Vinav.Commenting on the collaboration, Varun Sheth CEO & Co-founder Ketto.org said, We are delighted to partner with Mission Josh for Mission 5000 initiative which aims to provide free of cost oxygen concentrators to the COVID patients who are less critical and can be treated at home. The initiative will help us to limit the burden on the hospitals, our endeavour is to reach maximum patients and caregivers and support them with oxygen concentrators. At Ketto, we are constantly working towards bridging the accessibility and affordability gap, since the past two weeks, Ketto has hosted over 2500 COVID relief campaigns out of which 30 percent is around raising funds for oxygen and COVID care supplies. Thus far we have raised over INR 70 crore for various COVID relief campaigns.This initiative will help impact the lives of people in Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Surat, Pune and a few more cities. We intend to help cancer patients who test positive and require immediate attention and help right at their home. This help will be extended through our partner NGO, Sanjeevani- Life Beyond Cancer. Delhi Police team affected by Covid will be helped with oxygen concentrators through our partner NGO, Ladli Foundation. And affected people who live alone or have old members at home will also be helped through our partner NGO, Silver Innings. The goal is to provide oxygen concentrators to everyone while focusing and prioritising the ones who really need it the most.