QuickE: ‘Kabali’ Mania in US, KJo on ‘Kala Chashma’, and More

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1. Rajinikant’s Kabali in US Gets Standing Ovation

As Rajinikant’s Kabali mania hits fever pitch in India ahead of its Friday release, Thalaivar saw his film with his fans in the US and received a standing ovation for it. A special screening for fans was held in San Francisco. Also in attendance were stars Radhika Apte, Kishore, Dinesh, Kalaiarasan, Dhansikaa, Ritwika and Winston Chao.

It is directed by Pa. Ranjith. Take a look at the photos from the screening in US here:

Source: The Indian Express

2. KJo Thinks Kala Chashma Sets The Right Mood for Baar Baar Dekho

Karan Johar opened up about his upcoming film, Baar Baar Dekho starring Sidharth Malhotra and Katrina Kaif. The romantic drama is directed by Nitya Mehra. The first look of the song, Tenu Kala Chashma Jajta Ve, which revisits the Amar Arshi’s 90s hit, has recently been unveiled and the song will release on 27 July.

Johar thinks his film and song creates the right backdrop of celebration and joy for the film.

Kala Chashma 2.0 is a party starter and has been the heartbeat of the Punjabi music scene for over a decade... Our revamped and rejuvenated version has enhanced the energy to an altogether different level. 

Karan Johar to <i>PTI</i>

The film is set to release on September 9.

(With inputs from PTI.)

3. Team Happy Bhaag Jayegi on Kapil’s Show

The team of Happy Bhaag Jayegi starring Diana Penty, Abhay Deol, Ali Fazal and Jimmy Shergill visited the sets of The Kapil Sharma Show to launch the trailer of their film. Producer Aanand L Rai and director Mudassar Aziz seemed in high spirits as they unveiled the trailer of their latest film.

Check out all the fun pics below:

Diana Penty and Ali Fazal shake a leg on The Kapil Sharma Show. (Photo: Yogen Shah)

Diana Penty and Abhay Deol shake a leg on The Kapil Sharma Show. (Photo: Yogen Shah)

4. Parineeti is ‘Clueless’ About Her Casting in Dabangg

Parineeti Chopra in a still from Dishoom. (Photo: YouTube Screenshot)

While rumours of Parineeti Chopra starring in Dabangg 3 opposite Salman Khan have been doing the rounds, the actress is clueless about it. Earlier reports suggested that Arbaaz Khan was to cast Parineeti for the role of Rajjo which has been played by Sonakshi Sinha in Dabangg and Dabangg 2.

This is news to me also. I read about it last night. In fact, I got a few messages from my team as well asking what’s going on. But I was as clueless as them. That film is in its scripting stage but if that film happens, I would love to do it.

Parineeti Chopra (as reported by <i>Pinkvilla</i>)

Parineeti will next be seen in Akshay Roy’s Meri Pyaari Bindu opposite Ayushmann Khurrana.

Source: Business Standard

5. B-Town Filmmakers Loved Madaari

Irrfan Khan’s Madaari is to hit theatres on Friday and the makers held a special screening in the city. The film got a thumbs up from B-town’s other filmmakers and they said some pretty interesting things about it. Take a look at what they thought of the film:

I thought it was absolutely fantastic, it’s a film that should have been made sooner or later. It’s extremely poignant and I think, fortunately, [one] can expect anything from Irrfan because he is the best so that is a different story. It’s a beautiful movie, very poignant movie with a solid message.

Homi Adajania, Filmmaker

I think it is a very relevant film which every Indian should watch. Lot of truth is being spoken in a very bold manner. It is very honestly written, very powerfully done, it really catches you and everything is very good.&nbsp;

Imtiaz Ali, Filmmaker

It is a great story and has a very emotionally effective climax. Bahut sundar.

Sudhir Mishra, Filmmaker

I was very moved and the film is very timed film. I think this film raises questions and also tries to find the answers. Advice to people: <i>Desh so raha hai, jaagne ka samay aagaya hai. Madaari a</i><i>apko jaga degi.</i>

Hansal Mehta, Filmmaker

(With inputs from ANI)