Srini's Birbal 2, backed by KVN Productions, to go on floors
Though the project details have been kept under wraps, Cinema Express has learnt that Birbal 2 quietly commenced with a formal muhurath, and shooting is expected to begin later this week.
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Kaalidhar Laapata movie review: Abhishek Bachchan-Daivik Baghela's beautiful camaraderie makes this drama heart-warming & breezy
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