1. Watch Salman’s Many Avatars in the Fiery ‘Bharat’ Teaser
The teaser to Salman Khan’s next Bharat has been released. The brief clip gives us a glimpse of Salman’s character in various avatars, from a young boy boarding a train from Mirpur in what is now Pakistan occupied Kashmir during the Partition, to a naval officer and even a stuntman riding a motorbike through a ring of fire at a circus.
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2. ‘Romeo Akbar Walter’ Teaser: John Abraham Is a Versatile Spy
Actor John Abraham has shared the first teaser of his upcoming film Romeo Akbar Walter on Twitter and also revealed the release date. “As we celebrate our nation's 70th Republic Day, let's remember those who have lived and died to protect our freedom. Presenting the teaser of 'Romeo Akbar Walter'. #RAW based on the true story of a patriot in cinemas on April 12th. Jai Hind! ” he tweeted.
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3. ‘Gully Boy’: Ranveer Sang ‘Mere Gully Mein’ for His Rap Audition
Gully Boy is one of 2019's most awaited films and actor Ranveer Singh says it was the original Mere Gully Mein track that had him hooked.
In the Zoya Akhtar directorial, the 33-year-old actor plays an up-and-coming rapper who sets out to achieve his dream by rhyming about his life on the Mumbai streets.
Ranveer says the original number, created by underground rappers Divine and Naezy, blew him away when he saw its video for the first time.
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4. I Am Ready to Make a Legit Gay Love Story: Karan Johar
Karan Johar is currently at Davos in Switzerland, attending the ongoing World Economic Forum 2019. The filmmaker was a part of a panel discussion on the LGBTQ community there, and says he enjoyed being part of the panel very much and is himself keen to make a homosexual love story with two of India’s leading actors.
According to India Today, KJo also commented on how much the Sec 377 verdict means for the LGBTQ community.
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5. Boman Irani Joins ‘PM Narendra Modi’ Film
Veteran actor Boman Irani has joined actor Vivek Anand Oberoi in the upcoming biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
"It's an honour to be chosen to be a part of such a landmark film. It's a strong team comprising Sandip Ssingh (producer), Omung Kumar and Vivekanand Oberoi, and I am looking forward to working with them. This has been a great start to my New Year and I am looking forward to this remarkable journey," Boman said in a statement.
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