A quick look at all things bright and shiny in the world of cinema today!
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Nayanthara will star in Chakri Toleti’s Kolaiyuthir Kaalam. The project marks Yuvan Shankar Raja’s debut as producer.
Jhanvi Kapoor will make her acting debut with Karan Johar’s next film.
Jai Quehaeni picks the horror thriller Iravil as her next film.
Releases, Releases
Alia Bhatt and SRK’s Dear Zindagi will release on November 25.
Heard On The Street
Megha Akash might make her Telugu debut with Akhil Akkineni’s next film.
The filming 0f Aashiqui 3 has been postponed.
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The Telangana state government is planning to allocate 50 acres of land near Shamshabad and Adibatla for a film institute. According to a source, the government plans to invite studios associated with major film personalities like Yash Chopra, BR Chopra, Suresh Babu, and Nagarjuna to help develop film studios nearby.
Ram Mohan Rao, president of the Telangana State Film Chamber of Commerce (TSFCC) said, “Recently we met the Cinematography Minister Srinivas Yadav and he disclosed the government’s plans for the development of the film industry here.”
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Bappi Lahiri feels that there is no point being angry with director Karan Johar. Derogatory references about the music composer were made after Johar’s recent release Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.
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Lahiri said: “The makers openly disrespected Mohd. Rafi Sahab, who is considered a god in the industry. I am nothing compared to him. It’s pretty clear that these people don’t know anything about music, so you can’t be upset with such people.”
Let Them Eat Cake!
Actor Vivekh turns a year older today!
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