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Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Aamir Khan teaming up with Lokesh Kanagaraj for a film
Mumbai, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is teaming up with acclaimed Tamil director Lokesh Kanagaraj for a superhero film. The actor, who is awaiting the release of 'Sitaare Zameen Par' on June 20, confirmed the news in a media interaction. 'Lokesh and I are working on a film, it is a superhero film. It is a big-scale action film and it will start next year, second half,' Aamir told PTI in a group interview. Kanagaraj is a prominent director in Tamil cinema, known for his action-packed and commercially successful films like Kamal Haasan-starrer 'Vikram', 'Leo' and "Master" with Vijay, and 'Kaithi' starring Karthi. Aamir dismissed reports about a possible sequel to his 2014 comedy drama 'PK'. Instead, he said he is reuniting with "PK" director Rajkumar Hirani for a biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke, the Father of Indian Cinema. ''PK 2' is a rumour. I'm doing Dadasaheb Phalke biopic, Raju and I are working on it,' he said. Aamir said his most ambitious project is "Mahabharata" but he would not reveal any details until he has the basic foundation ready. ''Mahabharata' has been my dream for the last 25 years. It is not a film. When you are making 'Mahabharata', you are not making a film, you're surrendering. I'm trying, but I don't know if I'll be able to fulfil my dream. Till the time I don't make a basic foundation for it, I won't be able to answer . I don't have the right information right now. All I know is I'm going to start work on it,' the actor said. Asked about the movies from his filmography that have the potential for a sequel, Aamir named 'Dil Chahta Hai' and '3 Idiots' . "A sequel can be made to '3 Idiots' with those three characters , who can meet later . Also, a sequel can be made to 'Dil Chahta Hai', and 'Sarfarosh'. "Like, in 'Dil Chahta Hai' we can explore the mid-life crisis of the three boys , and they all are seeking therapy. So, it will be an interesting thing, you know, for the three of them,' he said.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Bollywood Newswrap, June 3: Rajkummar Rao's Maalik teaser out, Cocktail 2 set for August shoot and more
Hey, Bollywood buffs! Love Bollywood news but couldn't keep yourself updated with today's top news? Well, don't worry as we have got you covered. From Rajkummar Rao's Maalik teaser release to Cocktail 2 set for August shoot, a look at today's top news right below! Here top 5 news stories of June 3, 2025: Advertisement 1. Maalik teaser OUT Rajkummar Rao's much-awaited Maalik teaser was released recently. He is seen in a ruthless avatar playing the role of a gangster. The teaser is making waves for all the right reasons. Fans and celebs couldn't contain excitement after the release. Stars like Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar and more took to social media to praise it. 2. Cocktail 2 to go on floors in August Pinkvilla exclusively got the news that Cocktail 2 will go on floors in August this year. A source told us that it will be filmed in India and Europe and the shooting will be completed by January 2026. It stars Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna. 3. Vishal Jethwa on rumors of rift between Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter A video earlier went viral where fans guessed that things aren't good between Homebound co-stars Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter. Now, in a conversation with Zoom, Vishal Jethwa refuted such rumors and said, 'Yeh sab baatein ban jaati hai. Aisa kuchh hai nahi. Maine Ishaan-Janhvi ko kaam karte dekha hai aur wo bahut hi comfortably kaam kar sakte hain.' (I have seen Ishaan and Janhvi working together and they are comfortable with each other). Addressing the viral video where Janhvi Kapoor appeared to ignore Ishaan Khatter's extended hand on stage, Vishal Jethwa clarified what actually happened. The actor explained he was helping Janhvi with the trail of her outfit and wasn't sure how to manage it. He added that when Ishaan offered his hand, Janhvi was likely holding her outfit, which is why she didn't respond, suggesting there was no intentional snub, just a moment of practical distraction. 4. Aamir Khan considers several scripts before sealing deal with Rajkumar Hirani Aamir Khan is all set for the release of Sitaare Zameen Par. He will next be seen in Rajkumar Hirani-directed Dadasaheb Phalke biopic. Now, a source exclusively told Pinkvilla, 'While Raju was working on Dadasaheb Phal ke, Aamir was simultaneously creatively involved to develop multiple scripts – ranging from two Rajkumar Santoshi films: Char Din Ki Zindagi and Andaz Apna Apna 2, to Ujjwal Nikam biopic with Dinesh Vijan, the Anurag Basu directed Kishore Kumar, and a film with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra among others.' The source also talked about PK and shared, 'There's a definite idea for PK 2, which Hirani, Abhijat and Aamir are excited about and they will revisit it after the Dadasaheb Phalke. It's a plot that organically leads itself to a sequel, with Aamir Khan and Ranbir Kapoor, but the boat is far away from sailing. Ranbir too is aware of the idea and is excited to play an alien,' the source concludes. 5. Ananya Panday on changing herself to please her partner In a recent conversation, Ananya Panday shared that when she's truly in love, she tends to ignore warning signs in her partner. She also confessed that she often molds herself to match the person she's dating, whether it's by adopting their movie preferences or mirroring their fashion choices. She attributed this behavior to her tendency to please others and admitted 'it's not good'.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Business
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: Aamir Khan brainstorms 10 scripts before closing a deal with Rajkumar Hirani; PK 2 also in the discussion
Aamir Khan is among the most celebrated superstars of Indian Cinema, who has delivered legacy films across genres ranging from Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, to Jo Jeeta Wahi Sikandar, Andaz Apna Apna, Sarfarosh, Dil Chahta Hai, Lagaan, Taare Zameen Par, Ghajini, 3 Idiots, PK and Dangal among others. The actor is presently gearing up for the release of Sitaare Zameen Par on June 20, and will then slip into the prep stage of the Rajkumar Hirani directed Dadasaheb Phalke biopic. And now, Pinkvilla has exclusively learnt that Aamir Khan was creatively involved in at-least 10 scripts, before he decided on Rajkumar Hirani's next. A source shares, ' Aamir Khan, and Rajkumar Hirani have together dreamt of making a film on the Father of Indian Cinema – Dadasaheb Phalke, and the script work was going on for the longest time. While Raju was working on Dadasaheb Phalke, Aamir was simultaneously creatively involved to develop multiple scripts – ranging from two Rajkumar Santoshi films: Char Din Ki Zindagi and Andaz Apna Apna 2, to Ujjwal Nikam biopic with Dinesh Vijan, the Anurag Basu directed Kishore Kumar, and a film with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra among others.' The source further informs that Aamir also sat down to discuss the Gulshan Kumar biopic with director Tushar Hiranandani and Bhushan Kumar. 'Aamir is a creative person, and loves to work on content that has potential. He did ample of meetings, and is committed to deliver content that hits the bullseye. Every film that he discussed could happen in the near future, though at the moment, he is all committed to play Dadasaheb Phalke,' the source added. Apart from the above-mentioned films, Aamir Khan, Rajkumar Hirani and Abhijit Joshi also jammed on an exciting plot for PK 2, which could also mark the entry of Ranbir Kapoor to the franchise. 'There's a definite idea for PK 2, which Hirani, Abhijat and Aamir are excited about and they will revisit it after the Dadasaheb Phalke. It's a plot that organically leads itself to a sequel, with Aamir Khan and Ranbir Kapoor, but the boat is far away from sailing. Ranbir too is aware of the idea and is excited to play an alien,' the source concludes. Aamir is also in advanced talks for a feature film with Lokesh Kanagaraj for a superhero film, which at the moment is scheduled to go on floors in 2027. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
Pink Villa
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
POLL RESULT: Between Aamir Khan and Jr NTR fans pick who they want to see play Dadasaheb Phalke on-screen, we aren't surprised
Dadasaheb Phalke, often regarded as the 'Father of Indian cinema', was a visionary and a legend. Hence, the work needs to know his life story, struggles, and how he gained that title. Therefore, Aamir Khan and filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani joined hands to work on his biopic. We also exclusively reported that Jr NTR will be leading the biopic of Dadasaheb. Since both actors are set to play the same character, we asked fans to vote for the actor they feel is best suited for the role. Around 64% of people think Jr NTR will be best for the role of Phalke. Aamir Khan as Dadasaheb Phalke Earlier, Pinkvilla exclusively reported that Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani will be working on a biopic on the life of Dadasaheb Phalke. Sharing more details about the project, an insider close to the development told us that Khan and Hirani will continue with the tradition of delivering a movie during the Christmas weekend. 'The film goes on floors in October 2025, and will be shot until April 2026, followed by a prolonged post-production process. Multiple looks are also designed for Aamir Khan, and being a perfectionist, he will also undergo acting workshops to get into the role of Dadasaheb Phalke. For Aamir and Rajkumar Hirani, the film is an ode to the person who gave birth to cinema in India,' the source stated. Jr NTR as Dadasaheb Phalke On the other hand, Jr NTR is also set to play Dadasaheb Phalke on the big screen. Apparently, director SS Rajamouli, along with producers Varun Gupta and SS Karthikeya, narrated the script to the South star, who was quick to say 'yes' to being part of the film. According to the source, NTR Jr. heard the script and was blown away by the lesser-known tales of Dadasaheb Phalke, who is termed as the 'Father of Indian Cinema'. 'The story chronicles the birth and rise of Indian Cinema, and NTR was surprised by the detailing. He is excited to play the father of Indian Cinema on the big screen,' revealed a source close to Pinkvilla.
Pink Villa
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
South Newsmakers of the Week: Jr NTR to star in Dadasaheb Phalke's biopic, Samantha-Raj Nidimoru to move in together, more
The South cinema industry has been buzzing this week, with several updates making waves. As we close in on the weekend, here are a few highlights that stood out the most among audiences. South Newsmakers of the Week 1. Jr NTR to star in Dadasaheb Phalke's biopic In a recent exclusive report by Pinkvilla, Jr NTR is said to appear in the lead role for a movie as Dadasaheb Phalke. In September 2023, SS Rajamouli unleashed the announcement video of Made In India, now it seems that the screenplay's final draft has been locked. As per a source close to the development, Jr NTR was 'blown away' after the script narration with the film to focus on the birth and rise of Indian Cinema, especially with the detailing. 2. Thug Life trailer Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR starrer Thug Life is slated to hit the big screens on June 5, 2025. The Mani Ratnam directorial is a gangster actioner focusing on the tale of rivalry between a father and his adopted son. The upcoming movie marks the actor and director's second collaboration after several years, dating back to their first film in 1987's Nayakan. Apart from Haasan and Simbu, the film is set to have an ensemble cast of actors like Trisha Krishnan, Sanya Malhotra, Pankaj Tripathi, Ashok Selvan, and many more in key roles. 3. Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru to move in together Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru were exclusively reported to be looking for a place together. As per the source, 'Samantha and Raj are considering moving in together and are scouting for properties. They have the intent to live together and are working in that direction. Raj got officially divorced from Shhyamali De in 2022 and found love in Samantha after they collaborated for Citadel.' Moreover, the source also clarified that reports of him having a daughter are fake, and the pictures of him being spotted along with a small girl were actually of his co-director Krishna DK's daughter.
