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Ibrahim Ali Khan made his Bollywood debut in the rom-com "Nadaaniyan, co-starring Khushi Kapoor. Despite generating buzz, the film received mixed reviews, prompting Ibrahim to address the criticism in an interview, stating social media can be a "hateful world. He emphasized that the film was meant to be a light-hearted watch, rating himself 3.5 out of 5.
Ali Fazal is emerging as one of the busiest and most versatile actors in the Indian entertainment industry. Currently, he is involved in multiple projects, including the highly anticipated fantasy drama "Rakht Brahmand" and a gritty crime thriller directed by Prosit Roy. Fazal embraces challenges, stating that he thrives on unpredictability and loves stories that push him out of his comfort zone.
"Nadaaniyan, a romantic comedy on Netflix featuring Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor, has sparked mixed reactions online. The film revolves around a fake relationship that unfolds between the main characters. In an interview, veteran actress Sharmila Tagore offered her candid review, praising Ibrahim’s looks but critiquing the film's quality.
"The Bhootnii, an upcoming horror-comedy film, stars Sanjay Dutt, Mouni Roy, Sunny Singh, and Palak Tiwari. The trailer has generated significant buzz, with Sunny addressing comparisons to the blockbuster "Stree, emphasizing that while the genres may align, the stories are distinct. The film features a group of friends battling a supernatural entity, promising a blend of scares and humor.
"Jaat, starring Sunny Deol, was highly anticipated but opened poorly at the box office, earning only Rs. 14 crore on its first Sunday and less than Rs. 10 crore on Monday. As of day five, the film has grossed Rs. 47.75 crore, with expectations to surpass Rs. 50 crore soon. Directed by Gopichand Malineni, the film features Deol as a hero facing off against gangster Rana Tunga (Randeep Hooda)
The highly anticipated heist drama "Jewel Thief The Heist Begins, starring Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Nikita Dutta, is set to launch on Netflix on April 25. Directed by Kookie Gulati and produced by Siddharth Anand's Marflix Pictures, the film promises a blend of deception and romance, centered around the coveted African Red Sun jewel.
Salman Khan's Bigg Boss and Rohit Shetty's Khatron Ke Khiladi may not air in 2025 due to their primary sponsor pulling out, leaving producers in a tough spot. Both stars have faced significant financial losses from recent film flops, raising concerns about their ability to self-fund the shows. Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan's Kaun Banega Crorepati is set to return for its 17th season.
Anubhav Sinha's Mulk 2 has officially begun production, revisiting the courtroom drama from 2018, though Rishi Kapoor will not reprise his role. Taapsee Pannu returns, reuniting with Sinha after hinting at it during Thappad celebrations. The sequel promises to tackle another social issue, with Gaurav Solanki onboard. Manoj Pahwa also returns, while Taapsee is in talks for the film Gandhari.