‘Kasautii Zindagi Kay’ Statues of Love in 10 Cities Across India
As Ekta Kapoor’s long awaited Kasautii Zindagi Kay reboot is gearing up for its premiere, the makers are pulling no stops in promoting the show. In a first of sorts, 23-ft statues of the lead characters have been unveiled all across India. The so called Statue of Love depicts the iconic image of Anurag and Prerna engulfed in her red dupatta.
Shweta Bachchan-Nanda Set To Launch Debut Novel ‘Paradise Towers’
Shweta Bachchan-Nanda, who also started her own clothing label, MxS recently and Amitabh Bachchan’s daughter is set to unveil her debut novel - Paradise Towers- a slice-of-life tale set in an apartment building in Mumbai. The book explores the intertwined lives in this building – a forbidden romance, an elopement, the undercurrents of tension in corridor interactions and an explosive Diwali celebration. HarperCollins India has acquired the Indian subcontinent rights for the novel. Read the story here.
Vikas Bahl & I Are Not on Talking Terms: Anurag Kashyap
When filmmaker and co-founder Vikas Bahl was accused of molestation by a female employee (which he denied) in Phantom Films last year, Anurag Kashyap allegedly had a fallout with him. Known to be best of friends, the two have not been speaking since the past 17 months, as revealed by Kashyap to Pinkvilla. Read the story here.
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Imran Khan Gets Into Direction
"Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na" actor Imran Khan has donned the director's hat for the first time for a short film titled "Mission Mars: Keep Walking India".
"Mission Mars: Keep Walking India" is part of Johnnie Walker The Journey campaign. Imran has written the film, which is produced by Dharma 2.0 (a venture by Dharma Productions), reports IANS.
"It has been an enriching experience writing and directing this tribute to India's commitment to progress, and for this to be backed by Johnnie Walker - The Journey and Dharma 2.0 made it even more special," Imran said in a statement.
Tiger Shroff Spills the Beans on ‘Baaghi 3’ & The Hrithik Film
Tiger Shroff, who was last seen onscreen in Baaghi 2 says he will start shooting for Yash Raj Films' untitled film along with Hrithik Roshan from October next month. Tiger Shroff is collaborating with Hrithik Roshan in the untitled project for the first time. “I am huge fan of Hrithik sir. We have time for the release of the film. It will be released on October 2 next year,” said Shroff. Read the story here.