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Hum puraane ho gaye: Nana Patekar opens up about not being part of Welcome To The Jungle

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Hum Puraane Ho Gaye: Nana Patekar Opens Up About Not Being Part Of Welcome To The Jungle

If the objective is to produce good work, there is no shortage of roles for an actor in the film industry, veteran actor Nana Patekar said on Tuesday in response to questions over his absence from the third installment of the Welcome trilogy. Patekar has been a key component of the comedy franchise, which includes Welcome in 2007 and Welcome Back in 2015. In both films, directed by Anees Bazmee, he played don Uday Shetty. Akshay Kumar returns to the franchise in the third installment, which was confirmed last week, but sans Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar. "I'm not doing Welcome (to the Jungle) because they might have thought I've become dated, which is why they didn't take me," the actor stated at the trailer launch of his upcoming film The Vaccine War.

Video: With rolling drumbeats, Shah Rukh Khan fans flock to theatres to watch Jawan

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Video: With Rolling Drumbeats, Shah Rukh Khan Fans Flock To Theatres To Watch Jawan

Hyderabad: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's film Jawan opened in theatres on September 7. King Khan's Jawan got off to a prolific start on Thursday morning with audiences pouring into theatres all over the country. From Srinagar to Chennai, fans flocked to theaters amid fireworks and confetti, dancing and drumbeats, and whistles galore. If scenes inside and outside theatres in towns like Jaipur, Jammu, Mumbai, and Kolkata are any indication, Shah Rukh Khan's second film after Pathaan is off to a strong start. Helmed by Atlee, a filmmaker from the South, the pan-Indian thriller is released in languages including Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. King Khan aside, the film also stars Vijay Sethupathi and Nayanthara in lead roles while a special appearance by Deepika Padukone adds to the allure. Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani, Ridhi Dogra, and Sunil Grover also play pivotal roles in the action thriller. Jawan is bankrolled by Khan's production banner Red Chillies Entertainment.

Watch: Shah Rukh Khan arrives with Gauri Khan for Gadar 2 success bash, Aamir Khan, Rajkummar Rao, and others mark presence

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Watch: Shah Rukh Khan Arrives With Gauri Khan For Gadar 2 Success Bash, Aamir Khan, Rajkummar Rao, And Others Mark Presence

Gadar 2 success bash in Mumbai was a star-studded affair with the who's who from the Hindi film industry in attendance. From superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauri Khan to Aamir Khan and Rajkummar Rao, celebrities attended the Gadar 2 success bash on Saturday night in their voguish avatars. King Khan and Gauri made a hand-in-hand appearance while Aamir looked cool in a black t-shirt and a pair of denim. Meanwhile, Anupam Kher, filmmaker Sajid Khan, and others also marked their presence at the Gadar 2 success bash. Helmed by Anil Sharma Gadar 2 is a sequel to his 2001 released film Gadar: Ek Prem Katha. Headlined by Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel, the film took box office by storm upon its release on August 2. Gadar 2 is running successfully in theaters in its fourth week and will soon be crossing the Rs 500 crore mark in India.&nbsp;

Rajinikanth offers prayers at Raghavendra Swamy Mutt after his visit to BMTC bus depot

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Rajinikanth Offers Prayers At Raghavendra Swamy Mutt After His Visit To Bmtc Bus Depot

Rajinikanth paid a surprise visit to Bengaluru's BMTC earlier today and took a trip down memory lane. The 72-year-old actor was then spotted at Raghavendra Swamy Mutt in Chamrajpet in Bengaluru, after his film Jailer is on a record-breaking streak. The legendary actor, who arrived in Bengaluru, offered prayers to the Almighty. He came dressed in a white kurta. The actor's holy pilgrimage coincides with the success of his film Jailer at the box office. Prior to this, the superstar went to BMTC (Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation) bus depot no. 4 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He was spotted at the depot wearing a white kurta and flanked by police. Rajinikanth met and took selfies with his followers there.

Would be lovely: Miss World Karolina Bielawska expresses desire to work with Shah Rukh Khan

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Would Be Lovely: Miss World Karolina Bielawska Expresses Desire To Work With Shah Rukh Khan

Miss World Karolina Bielawska recently revealed her desire to work in Bollywood films in an interview. The reigning Miss World, who enjoys exploring India and its culture, stated, "...it would be lovely to be in a Shah Rukh Khan film. I've had the pleasure of meeting director Sajid Nadiadwala...as well as working with SLB (Sanjay Leela Bhansali) on his films with palaces and princesses...It would be a privilege for me to learn about and explore this market as well." Karolina Bielawska of Poland was crowned Miss World 2022 in the international beauty competition. India last won the title in 2017, with model-actor Manushi Chhillar representing the country.

Watch: Janhvi Kapoor seeks blessings at Tirupati Balaji temple

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Watch: Janhvi Kapoor Seeks Blessings At Tirupati Balaji Temple

Bollywood actor Janhvi Kapoor visited Tirupati Balaji temple in Andhra Pradesh on Monday morning. The actor was seen donning ethnic attire as she arrived to seek the blessings of Sri Venkateswara Swami. Kapoor is a frequent visitor to the holy shrine situated in the hill town of Tirumala. Often seen accompanied by family members, Janhvi was seemingly on a solo visit to Tirupati this time. The actor opted for a quintessential South Indian traditional half saree for her visit to Tirupati. On the work front, Janhvi was last seen in Nitesh Tiwari helmed Bawaal alongside Varun Dhawan. Meanwhile, her slate of upcoming films sports drama Mr and Mrs Mahi co-starring Rajkummar Rao. The actor will also be foraying into South cinema with Jr NTR starrer Devara. The makers dropped Janhvi's first look from the film on her birthday in March. The film helmed by Koratala Siva will also feature Saif Ali Khan in a pivotal role.

It is too late now: Sitar maestro Shujaat Hussain Khan opens up about Padma award

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It Is Too Late Now: Sitar Maestro Shujaat Hussain Khan Opens Up About Padma Award

Sitar maestro Shujaat Hussain Khan is the son of legendary sitarist, the late Ustad Vilayat Khan. Shujaat, who is now in his sixties, has over 100 albums and innumerable concerts under his belt. The sitar prodigy has won several awards, barring the civilian Padma awards conferred by the Government of India. Talking about the Padma awards, the musician revealed that it is probably too late now. "I probably think I should have got a Padma award when I was 20-25. Every year I get feelers from someone or the other in the government ke 'Shujaat bhai yaar yeh ek letter hai isko sign karke dedo'. It just says ki 'I think I should be considered for Padma Awards'. 'That's all we need from an artist so that we can put you in the Padma category. We know you deserve it but this is a system'." The sitarist further said that he is not comfortable with the idea of asking for recognition. "I will go to them and say, 'Please, endorse me as a musician'. I am sorry, I can't bring myself to do that," Khan added.

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