With the year 2020 being terrible for almost everyone, people are excited to start 2021 with a fresh perspective and attitude. Sonam Kapoor, who is in London with her husband Anand Ahuja took to Instagram to share a picture with the latter and revealed her New Year plan.
Sonam Kapoor, who has been living in their home in Notting Hill from the past few months shared a picture of her and Anand sharing a passionate kiss. Along with the picture, the actress also revealed her plans for the New Year. "2021 I’m ready to take you on with the love of my life. This year is going to be filled with love, family, friends, work, travel, spiritual growth and much much more. I’m only looking forward to having the best f***ing time of our life. We will work hard and live life to the fullest and we aren’t looking back at all...," she wrote.
On the work front, Sonam Kapoor's upcoming film titled Blind went on floors recently in Glasgow. The action-thriller directed by Shome Makhija narrates the story of a blind police officer in search of a serial killer. The film promises to be an edge-of-the-seat crime thriller.
With the announcement of the nationwide lockdown in India, several people, especially migrants, were rendered jobless and were on the roads walking towards their hometown. During this time of distress, Sonu Sood took it on him to help as many people as possible. It has been several months since the lockdown was announced and the actor still continues to help the common man with whatever problems they have. From medical expenses to employment to funding education, the actor has done it all in the past few months. Amidst this, several times questions of the actor joining politics has been raised. In an exclusive conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Sonu Sood spoke about his political ambition.
It’s not new for actors to join active politics. In the past, several A-list actors have entered politics and have been successful as well. So, when we asked Sonu Sood if he would like to be a part of politics, the actor said, “As an actor, I still have a long way to go. The dreams with which I came, those are yet incomplete. I feel it's necessary to fulfil that first. There is no particular time to enter into politics, there is no fixed period for it. Can join after 5 years or 10 years. I got offers 10 years back, I still get offers. But, I am not interested.”
“I think I should do things which I am an expert at and can do justice. If I am given a responsible position and I am unable to go to villages and towns to help people then what is the point. So, when I can become a part of them and live with them and serve them, then I will think about it. For now, as an actor there is a lot that needs to be done, a lot has to be achieved, there is time for the rest,” he added.
It is a well known fact that Akshay Kumar is a morning person and likes to start his day as early as possible. The New Year morning was no different, except this time he recorded a video of the rising sun and shared it on social media.
For those who missed the first sunrise of 2021, Akshay Kumar has definitely got your back. The Bell Bottom actor shared a 20-second video to give a glimpse of the rising sun. Sharing the video, he wrote, "Here’s the first sunrise of 2021, in case you missed it :) Praying for everyone’s success and happiness, wishing for a great year ahead! Happy New Year everyone". Akshay is also heard chanting the Gayatri Mantra as he witnesses the first sunrise.
Meanwhile, Twinkle Khanna shared a picture with Akshay Kumar on her Instagram handle, probably clicked during their New Year celebrations, to wish everyone a Happy New Year.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Akshay was shooting in Delhi till recently for Aanand L Rai's Atrangi Re with Dhanush and Sara Ali Khan. The actor will also be seen in Bell Bottom, and Prithviraj.
Radheshyam has been one of the most awaited and anticipated film ever since its first announcement. Fans are waiting with baited breath to see the Pan-India star Prabhas romance the beautiful Pooja Hegde in the film.
The film's posters have created history in being the most viewed in a short span of time. Prabhas' fans globally are raving about the star playing a romantic role after a long wait. The poster looks jaw-droppingly and aesthetically lovable. The retro look donned by Prabhas works its charm and stating the obvious, will sweep the ground away from his fan's feet. The anticipation around Radheshyam has surpassed all meters and the poster now marking a great start to the new year also hints for a romance, fun, drama filled year of Radheshyam for the audiences.
Radheshyam is a period romantic - drama and it is after very long that 'darling' Prabhas will be seen in this genre. All set to making 2021 a year of Radheshyam, the chemistry between the heart throb Prabhas and ever-smiling Pooja Hegde will sizzle on screen and the everlasting effect is going to be unforgettable.
'Radheshyam' will be a multi-lingual film and is helmed by Radha Krishna Kumar, presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series. It is produced by UV Creations. The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Vamsi and Pramod.
Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone took everyone by surprise on the eve of New Year when she clean sweeped all the posts on her Instagram and Twitter handle. With over 52 million followers on Instagram and over 27 million on twitter, the actress is an avid social media user and would often give fans a glimpse into her life.
With this sudden decision by the actress without any explanation, fans have been speculating that it is either a promotion for an upcoming film or her handle has been hacked. Lately, many Bollywood celebrities have witnessed their social media accounts getting hacked. Another possible reason could be that the actress wants to enter the New Year with a clean slate even on social media which is a huge part of our lives today. Deepika also changed the display picture of her social media handles. She shared the cover of a magazine which features her among celebrities from different walks of life.
Meanwhile, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are currently holidaying in Ranthambore. The duo headed out of the city to ring in the New Year and they were also seen spending time with actors Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Neetu Kapoor who are also in Ranthambore.
The new year began with the official announcement of Ranbir Kapoor's next titled Animal. The film will be helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga of Kabir Singh fame. The film will also star Parineeti Chopra, Anil Kapoor, and Bobby Deol.
The makers of the film made the official announcement at midnight with the coming of the new year. Revealing the title of the film, T-Series shared the audio teaser that has only raised the excitement around the film. With a daunting background music, we hear Ranbir Kapoor's voice where he is talking to his father.The teaser ends with the sound of gunshots.
Animal is said to be an action thriller. This is a genre that Ranbir has hardly explored and is always ready to expand his horizons. Meanwhile, Bobby Deol will be seen playing the antagonist in the film. Details on Anil Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra's characters in the film are yet to come to light.
Ranbir Kapoor was last seen on screen in 2018. While he has been working on Brahmastra and Shamshera, the pandemic led to further delay in the release of his projects. Animal is produced by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar (T-Series), Pranay Reddy Vanga (Bhadrakali Pictures) and Murad Khetani (Cine1Studios) and will go on floors in mid 2021.
Since the time Vikas Gupta came out of the closet as a bisexual on his social media, he mentioned that his parents had disowned him for his sexual orientation and has mentioned it on Bigg Boss 14 as well. The producer is on the show as a challenger along with 5 other contestants, out of them, Kashmera Shah has been evicted so far. While Vikas’ mother did not say anything initially, she has finally decided to break her silence on the matter and called Vikas’ allegations a hoax.
Taking to her social media, Sharda Gupta wrote, “To think that we actually distanced our own (son) for his sexual orientation is equal to making a derogatory statement about my family. Yes, my son and I are not on great terms but that has nothing to do with his orientation. We had cut off ties with him much before he decided to come out in public, and we knew and have always loved him and accepted him the way he is. So the news about us distancing him cause of his choices is a complete hoax fabricated to one’s convenience. But sometimes, when you give too much love, you risk to be taken for granted.”
Elaborating further, she wrote, “Unfortunately we distanced ourselves from him but despite that, we maintained a silence because unlike him, we didn’t want to paint a bad picture of him in the media. This matter would have never reached this far had my son not decided to cast aspersions against us. We had decided to give him due respect, but he couldn’t allow us our peace, which as a family, is our defeat. This would be my first and last statement on the same as I don’t intend to carry on with this blame game and I would request everyone to understand and give us the respect and privacy we deserve. Thank you.”
The netizens are now awaiting Vikas’ reaction to his mother calling his allegations false.
The year 2020 has been rough on all and one cannot wait to step into the New Year. With just less than a day left to welcome the New Year, Bollywood celebrities, too, are sharing good vibes through their social media handles.
Kareena Kapoor took to her Instagram handle on Thursday afternoon and shared a series of adorable pictures where she is posing with Saif Ali Khan and their kid Taimur. Kareena is seen clicking the picture as they all try to snuggle into the frame. Sharing the picture, Bebo wrote, "Ending the year snuggling and cuddling trying to force the boys into a perfect picture...2020 would not have been possible without the two loves of my life... marching ahead... to new beginnings. Stay safe my friends... Love and hope from us. We love you all...Happy new year"
Meanwhile, the couple will be welcoming their second child in the New Year. Kareena is due in February. The couple welcomed their first child Taimur in 2016.
Late music composer Datta Naik's life will be narrated on screen by Yoodlee Films. The makers announced the film N Datta: The Untold Story on Wednesday. On Naik's death anniversary on December 30, his son Roop Naik collaborated with Yoodlee Films, the film division of Saregama India Limited to fill in the gaps of the story.
N Dutta, also known as Datta Naik was born in 1927 and began his career by assisting late legendary music director SD Burman. Naik got his big break in Hindi cinema in 1955 with Raj Khosla-directed Milap. Some of his popular tracks include, 'Yeh Baharaon Ka Sama', 'Maine Chand Aur Sitaron Ki Tamanna Ki Thi', ‘Pyaar Ka Jahaan Ho’, 'Tu Hindu Banega Na Musalman Banega', among others.
“The film will narrate why my father’s life was full of extreme tragedy and triumph, why a musical genius had to die in anonymity, how a heart-attack at the age of 32 blighted his success, his bond with Sahir saab, his tumultuous equations with producers and directors, his generosity, personal life, his inability to compromise and a lot more,” Roop Naik said in a statement.
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While Shah Rukh Khan's daughter Suhana Khan has not made her acting debut yet, she is quite popular on Instagram. With over a million followers on her verified handle, Suhana often entertains her fans with stunning pictures of her.
In her latest post, Sushan is seen posing in a fluffy white crop-top and skirt The star kid did not add a caption to the post , but fans were absolutely stunned by her new look.
Suhana's cousin Alia Chhiba commented, “Obsessed with thisssss”, while her friend and daughter of actor Sanjay Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor wrote, "are you for real?”
Meanwhile, Suhana Khan who is studying to become an actor in New York University recently returned to Mumbai during the pandemic. She had also accompanied her family in Dubai for the Indian Premier League.
Kannada superstar Yash and his wife Radhika welcomed their second child in 2019. Their baby boy turned one recently and they threw a lavish party to celebrate the same. Radhika gave fans a peek into the birthday celebrations of their boy Yatharv.
A few days back, Radhika shared a video compilation of the grand birthday celebration. All the decorations for the birthday were in blue and white colour scheme. In the adorable video, the little one can be seen playing with his cake with blue icing and cutting it with his tiny fingers. The doting parents get into the frame and the little one feeds them some of his cake. Their daughter Ayra is also seen in the video
While sharing the video, Radhika wrote, “Cake Smash of Yatharv-Yash. A lil Christmas treat.. hope all of u had a great festival.”
Yash and Radhika got married in December of 2016 and welcomed their first baby in 2018. The couple often shares adorable videos and photos of their little ones on their social media feed.
During the lockdown, actor Sonu Sood got on the field and did everything he could to help out people in distress because of the COVID-19 pandemic-induced-lockdown. From helping migrants reach their hometown to funding education for kids, the actor has been in the news for his philanthropic work from the past few months. This new image of the actor has impacted his professional life as well. The actor who has largely played negative characters is now being approached for the role of a larger-than-life hero. In an exclusive conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Sonu Sood recalls the time he was addressed as a villain on sets and how tables have turned now.
Recalling the time he was called a villain on set for the first time he said, "I still remember the day I was shooting for my first South film with Mahesh Babu. The action director of the film was Peter Hein. There was a scene and he asked to call the hero and I was thinking that even I came here to become a hero. Then he said let's take the villain’s shot and I did not like that at all. I was playing the villain, but why am I being addressed like that. Then I realised that it is acting and both the hero and villain are equally important and then going forward I played both positive and negative characters. But when I started shooting now, and that roles have changed, I realised that people's perspective of you keeps changing.”
Sonu Sood made his acting debut with the 1999 Tamil films like Kallazhagar and Nenjinile. He was then introduced as an antagonist in the Telugu film Hands Up! in 2000. He then began starring in Hindi films, with Shaheed-E-Azam, as Bhagat Singh in 2002.
Amitabh Bachchan is one of the coolest grandparents of the industry and his love for his grandchildren is not hidden from anyone. He is often seen dedicating pictures and poems on his social media to them and now, he has taken his love for Aaradhya Bachchan a notch higher. The granddaughter and grandfather duo have been recording music recently and it has certainly left Amitabh Bachchan’s fans smiling and excited.
Taking to his Instagram, Amitabh Bachchan shared an adorable selfie with Aaradhya and wrote, “... when granddaughter and grandfather get in front of the mic in the Studio and make music ❤️❤️????????”. Sharing another picture on Twitter while being sat in the studio, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan are seen cheering for their little girl as proud parents while they record the moment. Amitabh Bachchan wrote on Twitter, “T 3768 - ... tomorrow dawns.. and the celebrations begin.. but for what.. its just another day another year.. big deal! Better off making music with the family..”
T 3768 - ... tomorrow dawns .. and the celebrations begin .. but for what .. its just another day another year .. big deal !
Better off making music with the family .. pic.twitter.com/6Tt9uVufbp
Aanand L Rai, who has recently wrapped up the shooting for his upcoming film, Atrangi Re, along with Sara Ali Khan, Dhanush, and Akshay Kumar. The trio had been sharing pictures and videos from the sets and have left the fans excited for their first collaboration. However, shooting in these COVID-19 times is certainly a huge task and a lot of people so far have been affected by it. The latest addition to the list in Aanand L Rai, who took to his social media to announce the news.
He wrote, “I have tested covid positive today. Just wanted to inform everyone that I don’t feel any symptoms & I feel fine. I’m quarantining as instructed by authorities. Anyone who has come in contact with me recently is advised to quarantine & follow d govt protocols. Thank you for support”. The director had also attended the Atrangi Re wrap up party a couple of days ago and the people around him have been advised to stay quarantined.
I have tested covid positive today.Just wanted to inform everyone that I don’t feel any symptoms & I feel fine. I’m quarantining as instructed by authorities.Anyone wh has come in contact with me recently is advised to quarantine & follow d govt protocols.Thank you for support????
The year 2020 is when we really read mostly negative news, of celebs passing away, being branded as drug lords; of films flopping due to pandemic fear etc. However, once in a while, we also came across some really bizarre news that couldn’t stop us from having a good laugh. Bollywood Hungama, in this special feature, takes a look at 8 funny and most weird news of this year.
1. Emraan Hashmi weds Sunny Leone and has a 20-year-old son?
According to Kundan Kumar, a 20-year-old Bihar lad, his parents are none other than Emraan Hashmi and Sunny Leone! That’s what was mentioned on his admit card from Dhanraj Mahto Degree College. Its screenshot went viral, not surprisingly. The flummoxed authorities promised action. However, what added to the fun was that Emraan Hashmi reacted to this piece of news by clarifying, “I swear he ain’t mine.” Sunny Leone, meanwhile, praised the guy and wrote, “This kids awsome !!!!! Way to dream big :)))))))) XO hahahaha”
2. Riteish Deshmukh, Lord Hanuman & Pakistani spy get Rs. 6000 under PM KISAN?
The central government has started a PM-KISAN cash scheme wherein a farmer is eligible for an income support of Rs. 6000 per year. Sadly, the fraudsters usurped money through this scheme but in an innovative way. They used fake Aadhar cards of actor Riteish Deshmukh, arrested Pakistani spy Mehboob Akhtar and believe it or not, even Lord Hanuman. The identities of these three were used to siphon off Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) instalments of Rs. 2,000, 4,000 and 6,000 respectively.
3. Times Now misinterprets Rhea Chakraborty’s ‘Imma bounce’ message
This happened at a time when certain news channels were just waiting for any excuse or opportunity to damage Rhea Chakraborty’s reputation. But this quest made Times Now news channel a laughing stock. Rhea’s chats had leaked and while accessing these WhatsApp messages, they came across a message sent by Rhea to her manager Jaya Saha. The text she sent was ‘Imma bounce’ which simply means ‘I am leaving’. However, Times Now interpreted it as Rhea Chakraborty referring to a bounced cheque. The channel used this assumption to further the belief that Rhea was in financial trouble and that’s the reason why she stole money from Sushant Singh Rajput’s money. Hence, Times Now aired this ‘Imma bounce’ fake news on their channel and the video went viral in no time.
Oh dear!!
@TimesNow what are you guys even doing! interpreting imma bounce which simply is a slang/ contraction for I am going to bounce -in typical Marathi it means - mein toh katt loonge to IMMA as acronym & a ‘bounced’ cheque. #noclue#whatisthisreportingpic.twitter.com/5JttvhpLIk
4. Akshay Kumar accused of stealing Sushant Singh Rajput’s ‘game’
Many fake conspiracy theories were put up by netizens related to the death of Sushant Singh Rajput. In September, Bengaluru-based nCore Games announced that they will launch a multiplayer action game called FAU-G, under the mentorship of Akshay Kumar. Suddenly, a narrative went viral that Akshay Kumar stole this game from Sushant’s computer just days before his death. There was no proof or evidence to this baseless accusation and yet, it spread like wildfire. nCore Games had to issue a statement to stop these rumours. It didn’t help much and two weeks later, the Bombay City Civil Court had to intervene!
5. Did Akshay Kumar & Shah Rukh Khan watch Sushant’s ‘murder’ live?
Meanwhile, another bizarre theory floated was Akshay Kumar not just stole data from Sushant’s PC, but he also saw live telecast of his ‘murder’ on dark web! Not just him, even Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan joined in, and so did the Thackerays. The one who spread this lie was advocate Vibhor Anand, who got arrested for cooking up many such stories without proof.
6. Spread lies and earn Rs. 15 lakhs
A YouTuber Rashid Siddiqui, who spread many lies about the death of Sushant Singh Rajput and Shiv Sena, got into a legal trouble earlier this year. When the police began investigations, they found out that believe it not, this chap earned a humongous Rs. 15 lakh in four months by sharing fake stories about the actor’s death. In May, a month before Sushant died, his earnings were a meagre $4 (Rs. 296). In September, it jumped to a staggering $8775 (Rs. 6,50, 898)!
7. MLA asks for Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s divorce
A BJP MLA, Nand Kishor Gurjar, was so angry with his morphed picture being used in the cult web series Paatal Lok that he not just filed an FIR but also advised cricketer Virat Kohli to divorce actress Anushka Sharma, who was also the show’s producer!
8. Digitally-created image viral as Shah Rukh Khan’s Kashmiri lookalike
Earlier this month, a picture went viral with the claim that a lookalike of Shah Rukh Khan has been discovered in Kashmir. But it soon turned out that it was a digitally created image of the superstar and that it was done using a mobile application called FaceApp. Yet, it went viral and even Jammu & Kashmir Youth Congress member Aabid Mir Magami fell for it. He deleted it, but not before it was retweeted more than 500 times!
1. Ranveer Singh: Technically he was not entirely absent from the screen in 2020. He made a brief appearance in Ghoomketu. That apart, Ranveer Singh went missing this year. He promises to be back in 2021 with three purported blockbusters 83, Jayeshbhai Jordaar and Cirkus. So hold those withdrawal symptoms.
2. Salman Khan: In 2019, Salmam had two major releases Bharat and Danbagg 3.In 2020 his fans had to go without. Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai was to release in Eid 2020. Stubbornly, Salman Bhai refused to sell-out to the OTT platform. He is now committed to release the film in Eid 2021, God and Covid permitting. Salman will wait, repeat: won’t release on OTT.
3. Aamir Khan: Even by Mr Khan’s picky standards this has got to be the longest gap between releases. Aamir’s last release was the disastrous Thugs Of Hindostan in 2018. Lal Singh Chadha, the desi remake of the Tom Hanks classic Forrest Gump was to release in December 2019. Aamir won’t release his film on the digital platform.
4. Shah Rukh Khan: No release in 2020, none in 2021. Has not officially announced any project after Zero in December 2018. Shah Rukh will be off-screen for at least three years.
5. Katrina Kaif: We saw her was as the sultry Surraiya Jaan in Thugs of Hindostan.Katrina is looking better than ever before and pining to prove her prowess as an actress. Her kajal-smudged act in Zero won her recognition, as expected. In India we always reward celluloid hysteria. Katrina is ready to strike with Sooryavansham. If all goes well she will be at a theatre near you in the first quarter of 2021.
6. Ranbir Kapoor: In spite of the blockbuster status accorded to his last release Sanju in June 2018, Ranbir Kapoor has not gone on a signing spree. This is not only a voluntary choice—as Ranbir is never known to go on a movie-signing spree—but also because he has taken on two back-to-back projects which are taking more time than normal . Much more time. We are talking about Ayan Mukerjee’s Brahmastra and Karan Malhotra’s Shamshera. While the first is an ambitious sprawling sci-fi epic featuring Ranbir with Amitabh Bachchan and, ahem, Alia Bhatt for the first time, Shamshera is a dacoit drama in the grand tradition of the classic dacoit dramas like Mujhe Jeene Do and Mera Gaon Mera Desh.Both require an inordinate number of days from Ranbir . But now it seems Brahmastra requires even more time, thereby eating into the dates that were allotted to Shamshera.
Aditya Narayan recently tied the knot to his long-time girlfriend Shweta Agarwal and the wedding ceremony looked no less than that from a fairytale. The singer-host and his family had ensured to abide by the regulations of COVID-19 laid down by the government. While the ceremony was quite fancy, Aditya Narayan recalled an embarrassing memory from the day.
During the varmala ceremony, when Aditya’s friends picking him up, his pajamas tore and the singer was way too embarrassed. He had even tried on his makeup artist’s pajamas but they didn’t fit. Luckily for him, his friend Chinku’s pajamas fit him perfectly and he went on to complete the rituals in his pants.
Aditya said that this is the most embarrassing memory of his life so far.
The lately beleaguered Rhea Chakraborty, hounded by the media in the Sushant Singh Rajput case, is all set to make a comeback in 2021.
Writer- director Rumi Jaffrey who was a close friend of Sushant and Rhea says Rhea is recuperating. “It has been a traumatic year for her. Of course the year was bad for everyone. But in her case it a trauma on another level. Can you imagine any girl from a well-to-do middleclass family spending a month in jail? It has crushed her morale completely.” Rumi says adding, “Rhea will return to her work early next year.”
Rumi met Rhea and assured her that she would be welcomed in the film industry with open arms. “I met her recently. She was withdrawn and quiet. Didn’t speak much. Can’t blame her after what she has gone through. Let the heat and dust settle down. I’m sure Rhea will have a lot to say.”
Anil Kapoor was last seen in AK vs AK and the actor was lauded for his performance. He has always been a family man head over heels in love with his wife Sunita Kapoor. In his recent interview, Anil Kapoor revealed that Sunita Kapoor was initially supposed to be a part of Vikramaditya Motwane’s directorial, but was sure she did not want to do this.
Sunita Kapoor’s role was to be the one who calls the shots in the house but she was sure that she did not want to face the press. She had apologized for not being a part of this journey but Anil said that they were all scared of her. Recalling an incident where Vikramaditya Motwane wanted her to do a vocal cameo like that of Nawazuddin Siddiqui, when Anil asked her about it, she gave him a look and that was enough for them to back out.
This answers the question about Sunita Kapoor being missing from the film for all those asking.
Anil Kapoor was last seen in AK vs AK and the actor was lauded for his performance. He has always been a family man head over heels in love with his wife Sunita Kapoor. In his recent interview, Anil Kapoor revealed that Sunita Kapoor was initially supposed to be a part of Vikramaditya Motwane’s directorial, but was sure she did not want to do this.
Sunita Kapoor’s role was to be the one who calls the shots in the house but she was sure that she did not want to face the press. She had apologized for not being a part of this journey but Anil said that they were all scared of her. Recalling an incident where Vikramaditya Motwane wanted her to do a vocal cameo like that of Nawazuddin Siddiqui, when Anil asked her about it, she gave him a look and that was enough for them to back out.
This answers the question about Sunita Kapoor being missing from the film for all those asking.
Hrithik Roshan might not have announced any new movie after the super successful WAR but everyone knows that daddy Rakesh Roshan has been carefully putting together the next part of his pet project Krrish. While we earlier informed you that Krrish 4 will have a superheroine too, joining Hrithik's superhero avatar, we must tell you now that it will feature Duggu in a triple role and not a quadruple role.
Yes, you heard it right. Krrish 4 will be an out and out Hrithik show all the way. While the previous two parts had Hrithik playing double roles - that of Krrish and Rohit, the fourth instalment will bring back Jaadu and Rohit from the dead. As for the third role, a source tells us, "Hrithik will not only play the main hero but also the main villain in Krrish 4. The story has been conceptualised in such a way that both the superhero and the supervillain's role has been modelled on the superstar. It's Hrithik vs Hrithik in the finale."
Previously too, Rajinikanth's Robot2.0 had used a similar idea where the megastar played three roles - that of the scientist, the good robot and the evil robot. Now, Rakesh Roshan seems to have decided to go down the same route for his next directorial.
Ranbir Kapoor recently confirmed being a part of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s upcoming action thriller. This is the genre where Ranbir has barely been seen and is more than okay to go ahead and experiment. Ranbir Kapoor was last seen on-screen back in 2018 and had been working on Brahmastra since then. Now, the actor has a few other films in his kitty and will wrap up Luv Ranjan’s untitled rom-com before beginning the prep for this one.
As per the latest reports, Bobby Deol will be seen donning the antagonist’s hat once again after Race 3 and Aashram in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s yet-to-titled project. While Bobby Deol was usually seen in the protagonist’s role or a supporting role, he, too, is willing to expand his horizons and has been impressing his fans by playing the antagonist. While the project is being said to be announced at 12.01 AM on January 1,2021, the star cast so far looks pretty solid.
There have been no further details regarding Bobby Deol’s role in the film so far, but it is expected to be massive nevertheless.
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are vacationing in Ranthambore along with their respective families to bring in the new year. The couple was also seen celebrating Christmas together at each other’s family dinners and their fans have been looking forward to them to tie the knot. Ranbir Kapoor had also mentioned that had there not been a worldwide pandemic, he would have tied the knot with Alia by now.
The actors are set to make their first on-screen appearance in Brahmastra directed by their close friend Ayan Mukerji and were also rumoured to be in Ranthambore for their engagement. However, that does not seem to be the case for them. Alia Bhatt’s recent Instagram picture has gotten the fans all excited as Ranbir Kapoor has accidentally photobombed the picture. Dressed in a pink body-con dress with white boots and a trench coat, Alia Bhatt posed by the bonfire with Ranbir Kapoor sitting right next to her. She posted it with the caption, “& to whatever lies ahead of us.. cheers! ????”.
The year 2020 has been tough on everyone. While the entertainment industry came to a standstill during the pandemic-induced-lockdown, the film industry, specifically Bollywood, was constantly in news albeit for the wrong reasons. From the unfortunate death of Sushant Singh Rajput to the nepotism debate to the drugs investigation, a lot has been said and discussed about the industry in the recent past. Actor Sonu Sood, who has been appreciated for his philanthropic work, has himself been a part of the film industry, both Bollywood and the South industry for a very long time. In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama, Sonu Sood shared his honest opinions about the industry.
When asked if people’s opinions towards Bollywood bothers him, Sood said, “Of course, I was bothered. But the sad thing is that some people from our Bollywood itself were talking against the industry. This is that industry for which people leave their families and come to struggle. This place fulfils those dreams of yours which you have always dreamt of. Very few people get this chance. If we talk about Bollywood, then it is an inspiration for people, they say actors inspire, if they give a message to people, they follow it. So you can imagine how much every actor must have been affected when people pointed fingers at them.”
However, Sonu Sood feels that these testing times have also been a lesson for every member of the industry. “This industry admits that we are all together and are like a family, but the chains that can bind us are missing. Those chains are separated individually. How many stand together, how many appreciate each other, no one does it. Everyone says they are a part of Bollywood, but in that part they create barriers around them in which they feel secure. So, if an outsider wishes to come in, those walls are too high for them. This entire episode has been a lesson for all.”
“Success is saluted but no one extends their helping hand toward the unsuccessful. It's only when a successful individual helps a lesser successful person to rise up do they win. This is a lesson that is missing from people's books and I wish it returns to them. And I hope that they extend the limits of the imaginary barriers built around them and take in more people,” he added.
The Korean drama industry has seen a surge in the international craze. In 2020, amid the pandemic, many resorted to exploring K-dramas and movies. After Bong Joon's Ho sweep at Oscars 2020 with the movie Parasite, there's been a rising interest in movies and television. From beautiful romantic comedies to thrilling dramas to feel-good slice of life shows, they have something for everyone. The Korean language shows are limited in their episodes but the story arc takes the audience through a journey of emotions. "Once you overcome the one-inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films," Bong Joon Ho said at Golden Globes 2020. In the case of Korean languages, it takes minimal effort to get through the barrier of subtitles.
Bollywood Hungama has curated a list of 20 Korean dramas that released in 2020 that were very highly addicting and must-watch for all the K-drama enthusiasts in 2021.
THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED
Adapted from the UK series Doctor Foster that aired on BBC One in 2015, this series swept the ratings by storm and surpassed the 2018 drama Sky Castle's viewing record. Led by Kim Hee-ae, Park Hae-Joon, and Han So-hee, the series received tremendous praise for the incredibly talented cast and brilliant performances. It revolved around a married couple and how circumstances lead to whirlwind intense drama. It tackled the issues of infidelity, failed relationships, betrayal. Mo Wan-il won Best Director and Kim Hee-ae bagged Best Actress at the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards.
IT'S OKAY TO BE NOT OKAY
Starring Kim Soo-Hyun and Seo Ye-Ji, the series marked the return of the lead actor after he completed his mandatory military service. He filmed two cameos - Hotel Del Luna and Crash Landing On You - before finalizing his comeback drama. The series followed the story of the romance between a children's book author who has an anti-social disorder, a man who works at a psychiatric hospital, and his brother. The not-so-usual romance, unlikely friendships, relationships lead to discussions on mental health, discovering themselves as they try to heal their emotional and psychological wounds. The romance, the brotherhood, and re-discovering yourself truly made this K-drama one of the best ones in 2020.
KINGDOM (SEASON 2)
It was Netflix's first original Korean series that premiered in January 2019. Season 2 premiered in March 2020 and it took the series to a different level altogether. The political period horror thriller, set in Korea's Joseon period, has been adapted from the webcomic series The Kingdom of the Gods. Season 2 centered around the King's rise and how a mysterious plague began to spread. To save his people, the Prince had to face the new enemies who were plotting an evil scheme. Written by Kim Eun-hee and directed by Kim Seong-hun, the series stars Ju Ji-hoon, Ryu Seung-ryong, Bae Doona, Kim Sang-ho, Kim Sung-kyu among others.
ITAEWON CLASS
The series marked the return of lead actor Park Seo Joon on Television after his popular series, What's Wrong With Secretary Kim. Starring alongside Kim Da-mi, Yoo Jae-Myung, and Kwon Nara, the series revolves around Park Sae-Royi whose life goes through a tumultuous journey after his father is killed in an accident. He gets expelled from the school and his revenge results in him ending up in jail. The ex-convict, following in his father's footsteps, opens his bar-restaurant DanBam (Honey Night) in Itaewon along with his friends as he strives for success while fighting the battle against a food conglomerate. The Original Soundtrack included music from Gaho and BTS member V as the album became quite popular.
HOSPITAL PLAYLIST
Starring Jo Jung-suk, Yoo Yeon-Seok, Jung Kyung-ho, Kim Dae-Myung, and Jeon Mi-do, the series tells the stories of five doctors and the residents who work at Yulje Medical Center. The doctors, who are working in different positions in the hospital, are friends since they entered medical school in 1999. The supporting cast also became widely popular as the first season left the audience with several unanswered questions. It is truly a feel-good slice-of-life drama that talks about friendships, love, work-life, and relationships. It has already been renewed for season 2 and filming will begin in 2021.
STRANGER (SEASON 2)
Returning after the 2017 premiere, Season 2 unfolds the story of the prosecutor’s office and the police who find themselves on opposing sides. The prosecutors, including elite prosecutor Woo Tae-Ha (Choi Moo-Sung), want discretionary power over investigations. Meanwhile, the police, including Choi Bit (Jeon Hye-Ji), try to get the complete investigative authority that is independent of the prosecutor’s office. Under this tense situation, Prosecutor Hwang Shi-Mok (Cho Seung-Woo) and Detective Han Yeo-Jin (Bae Doo-Na) chase after the truth in a hidden case.
NOBODY KNOWS
It is easily one of the best thrillers of the year. Cha Young-Jin (Kim Seo-Hyung) is a detective. She lost her friend 19 years ago to a serial killer. Cha Young-Jin still carries guilt and trauma over the death of her friend. Cha Young-Jin chases the serial killer after 19 years as the case reopens.
TELL ME WHAT YOU SAW
According to Viki, the eccentric but genial Oh Hyun Jae (Jang Hyuk) is a shadow of his former self. In his heyday, he was a peerless criminal profiler with phenomenal powers of deduction – the prize of the police force. His world was shattered when a bomb planted by a serial killer took the life of his young fiancée. Oh responded by cutting himself off from the rest of the world, determined to live out the rest of his life in isolation. But when a serial killer who the police thought had died long ago returns to terrorize the city, the police force is desperate and needs urgent help. A rising star of the police force, Hwang Hwa Young (Jin Seo Yun), resolves to outwit the killer. To do so, she decides to team up with both Oh and a remarkable rookie cop – Cha Soo Young (Choi Sooyoung), whose photographic memory may prove to be a powerful crime-fighting weapon. Can the unlikely trio really work together? Does Oh still have his genius-level skills? And will the crime-busters stop the deadly killer from carrying out his gruesome plans?
CRASH LANDING ON YOU
One of the most popular romance dramas of the year! Yoon Se-Ri (Son Ye-Jin) is an heiress to a conglomerate in South Korea. A paragliding accident caused by strong winds leads Yoon Se-Ri to make an emergency landing in North Korea. There, she meets Ri Jeong-Hyeok (Hyun-Bin), who is a North Korean army officer. He tries to protect her and hide her so that she doesn't get caught with the help of his juniours. Soon, Ri Jeong-Hyeok falls in love with Yoon Se-Ri. The romance drama made people around the world fall in love with the lead actors and the supporting cast.
DR. ROMANTIC 2
Teacher Kim Boo Yong-Joo (Han Suk-Kyu) calls himself Dr. Romantic. He is a quirky doctor who does not like to socialize with others. He runs a not-so-popular clinic Doldam in the countryside. A smart and confident Cha Eun-Jae (Lee Sung-Kyung) is a second-year resident for surgery who has hardly experienced failure. An excellent protegee Seo Woo-Jin (Ahn Hyo-Seop) is a second-year fellow for surgery. His personality is cynical since he has faced a tumultuous journey in the past. Circumstances make ex-college mates Cha Eun-Jae and Seo Woo-Jin come to Teacher Kim's hospital where they grow as humans and doctors.
HYENA
Kim Hye‑soo returns to the Television world with a gripping drama. It is a story of two rival attorneys Yoon Hee-Jae (Ju Ji‑hoon) and Jung Geum-Ja (Kim Hye‑soo) who work in a highly competitive environment and tear apart anything that stands in the way of their ambitious goals.
HI BYE, MAMA!
Cha Yu-Ri (Kim Tae-Hee) is a ghost mom who has been silently watching her daughter grow up for the past 5 years is reincarnated — for just 49 days. She sees her husband Jo Kang-Hwa and their child. Will she be able to stay on earth and regain her place with her husband and daughter? The series stars Lee Kyoo-hyung and Go Bo-gyeol.
RUGAL
An elite detective Kang Ki-Beom (Choi Jin-Hyuk) is busy with the investigation of the criminal organization Argos. During this, he loses everything and everyone he holds dear to him. Asa result, Kang Ki-Beom and the Rugal team set out to take down criminal organizations. Based on the webtoon of the same name by Rel, the drama stars Choi Jin-hyuk, Park Sung-woong, Jo Dong-hyuk, Jung Hye-in, Kim Min-sang, Han Ji-wan, and Park Sun-ho.
FLOWER OF EVIL
The suspense drama sees a man hiding his past life from his family and changes his identity until his police officer wife tracks a past case and uncovers the hidden truth. And so begins the game of chase. It's one of the best and unpredictable dramas of the year starring Lee Joon Gi and Moon Chae Won in the lead roles.
EXTRACURRICULAR
The original Netflix series follows the story of a gifted high school student Oh Ji-soo (Kim Dong-hee) who turns to a life of crime to ensure he can pay for college. Directed by Kim Jin-min, it stars Kim Dong-hee, Jung Da-bin, Park Ju-hyun, Nam Yoon-soo, Choi Min-soo, Park Hyuk-kwon, and Kim Yeo-jin.
MYSTIC POP UP BAR
At this mysterious late-night food cart run by an equally mysterious woman and her part-timer, customers are provided a space for respite and counseling through their dreams. But most importantly, everyone here is treated equally—living or dead. Based on a popular webtoon Twin Tops Bar by Bae Hye-soo, the fantasy drama stars Hwang Jung-eum, Yook Sung-jae, and Choi Won-young.
MEMORIST
Based on the 2016–2018 Daum webtoon, it follows the story of a man Dong Baek who has remarkable powers and the ability to dive into someone's memories! He becomes a detective due to his powers and is gung-ho about his cases. In the search for a new one, he encounters a mysterious serial murder case.
WHEN MY LOVE BLOOMS
Han Jae-hyun (Yoo Ji-tae) and Yoon Ji-soo (Lee Bo-young) were each other's first love in college but due to circumstances they now lead different lives in their 40s. He is a businessman while she is a single mother who has part-time jobs. They meet again after twenty years and the past feelings come rushing back into their lives. The young couple is played by Jinyoung of popular K-pop group GOT7 and Jeon So‑nee. A slice-of-life romance drama set in two timelines.
WHEN THE WEATHER IS NICE
A slice of life drama revolves around a young Mok Hae‑won (Park Min‑young) who moves back to her hometown after facing hardships in Seoul. She reunites with her childhood friend Im Eun‑seob (Seo Kang‑joon) who now runs a local bookshop. The romance between the two unfolds as they begin to explore their relationship slowly and steadily.
THE GOOD DETECTIVE
A good crime drama is always a must-watch. The story is set in Incheon, South Korea, where Kang Do-Chang (Son Hyun-Joo) and Oh Ji-Hyeok (Jang Seung-Jo) team up to discover a very important case. Their camaraderie on screen is so good that it adds so much thrill to the episodes.
RECORD OF YOUTH
Actor Park Bo-gum, before he enlisted in the military for his mandatory service in South Korea, filmed this series. The story follows the lives of three friends Sa Hye-Jun (Park Bo-Gum), Won Hae-Hyo (Byeon Woo-Seok), Kim Jin-U (Kwon Soo-Hyun) working towards making their dreams come true. While the former two are renowned faces in the modeling industry and aspiring actors, the latter is an aspiring photographer. Meanwhile, An Jeong-Ha (Park So-Dam) works as a make-up artist who wants to open her own studio. They strive to achieve their dreams and love without despair. What made this show so popular was how it deep dived into the reality of the lives of people in the entertainment industry, the struggles, and the baggage that comes with fame. The supporting cast is quite memorable and adds a lot of emotion to the story. Park So-dam makes her return to the television world after a phenomenal year with Oscar-winning film Parasite.
START-UP
Set in the fictional world of South Korea's Silicon Valley called SandBox, the story revolves around Seo Dal-mi who drops out of university to work multiple jobs in order to help her grandmother (Kim Hae-Sook). Her goal is to become someone like Steve Jobs but doesn't have her ideas set it. Nam Do-San is the founder of Samsan Tech. A developer by profession, he started the company with two of his best friends Kim Yong-San (Kim Do-Wan) and Lee Chul-San (Yoo Su-bin) but the company is not doing well. His dream to find an investor and hopefully enter Sandbox. Han Ji-pyeong (Kim Seon-ho) is the team leader at a company called SH Venture Capital, is known for his investment skills in start-up companies, and is quite honest about his opinions. Won In-jae (Kang Han-na) is Seo Dal-mi's older sister and due to circumstances, they are separated.
Now, in the world of tech, they are competing with each other. All of their lives are intertwined as the lead trio also become romantically involved. Starring Bae Suzy, Nam Joo-hyuk, Kim Seon-ho, and Kang Han-na, the story of this series revolves around the four pivotal characters and the people related to them who are trying to move ahead in their lives and achieve their goals.
The PENTHOUSE: WAR IN LIFE
The over the top drama is the best one bringing so many memorable moments! It is par excellence showcasing the lives of uber-rich residents of Hera Palace, a luxury penthouse apartment with 100 floors, who have a lot of secrets and hidden ambitions. The dialogue delivery, the melodramatic moments will remind you of old-school shows. It is a huge hit already raking in huge viewership. While it is still on the air, it has received a rare two-season renewal. It stars Lee Ji Ah, Kim So Yeon, Eugene, Uhm Ki Joon, Park Eun Seok, and Yoon Jong Hoon among others.
THE UNCANNY ENCOUNTER
One of the late surprises of this year is this superhero action drama. Based on the Daum webtoon Amazing Rumor by Jang Yi, the workers in this drama are noodle shop owners by day and demon hunters by night. The terrific storytelling of this fantasy drama is easily one of the finest. The drama stars Jo Byung-gyu, Yoo Jun-sang, Kim Se-jeong and Yeom Hye-ran.
TRUE BEAUTY
While the series is currently airing, the teen rom-com is based on the long-running webtoon with the same name. It deals with past trauma, unrealistic beauty standards, mental health, dysfunctional family apart from the focus on the love triangle between Im Joo Kyung (Moon Ga Young), Lee Su Ho (Cha Eun Woo) and Han Seo-joon (Hwang In Yeob).
