A quick look at news in the world of cinema today.
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The Karate Kid is all set to make a return, as series this time. Ralph Macchio and William Zabka will reprise their roles as Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence in the series to be aired on the subscription-based YouTube Red.
Shraddha Kapoor has been approached to play the lead role in Chandamama Door Ke, starring Sushant Singh Rajput. She is yet to confirm this project though.
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Ajith has reportedly been approached by Sathya Jyothi Films again for a yet another film with director Siva. The two had previously worked on Veeram, Vedhalam, and now Vivegam.
Dhanush may just remake Bollywood film Barfi. The actor has reportedly bought the rights of the film that had Ranbir Kapoor in the lead.
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Veteran Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar appears to be getting better. Latest reports suggest that the 94-year-old actor, who was admitted at the Lilavati Hospital last week, may soon be shifted to normal ward from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
The actor even had his close aides tweet on his behalf about his recovery.
Dilip Saab is doing much better now. Pls remember him in your prayers. -FF
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) August 6, 2017
The excellent team of doctors and staff of Lilavati Hospital along with Saira Baaji are caring for Dilip Saab 24×7. -FF
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) August 6, 2017
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Aamir Khan was unable to attend the ‘Satyamev Jayate Water Cup 2017’ event organised by his NGO Paani Foundation as he was down with swine flu. In his stead was Shah Rukh Khan, who attended the event along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Reliance Foundation founder Neeta Ambani, and industrialist Rajiv Bajaj.
Malayalam actor Dileep, who has been accused for allegedly orchestrating the abduction and assault of an actress, isn’t keeping too well. Reports also say that doctors have visited Dileep in his cell when he wasn’t able to stand up properly.
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Actress Charlize Theron, actor David Duchovny, and musician Samantha Ronson will all turn a year older today!