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Rahi Anil Barve's upcoming period comedy, Gulkanda Tales, is said to be having a tough time in post-production. The series stars a star-studded cast including Pankaj Tripathi, Kunal Kemmu, and Patralekhaa. According to Hollywood Reporter India, the makers are trying to save the show from being canceled by Amazon Prime Video through re-edits. The show has been in post-production for almost a year and has been edited multiple times due to disagreements among stakeholders over the final product. Sources revealed that there have been extensive discussions about whether Amazon Prime Video should cancel the show owing to the need for numerous reshoots. The series has been criticized for its scattered storyline. "The feedback for the series has been that it jumps too much and doesn't make sense as it goes from one episode to another," the source told the portal. The source further explained that attempts to fix the narrative through editing have been unsuccessful. "To fix it, they would have to re-shoot a lot of these portions, which means getting all the dates of the actors together and then building the sets again, which is not possible." "These things can't be fixed on the edit and hence for the longest period, the show has been in limbo," they added.
Ali Fazal turned 39 years old on October 15 and celebrated his special day with his close ones. The actor is currently in Benares filming his upcoming film, Mirzapur: The Movie and celebrated his birthday on the set. Ali took to his Instagram and shared a series of pictures from his birthday celebration on social media. The actor, who reprises his role as the adored Guddu Bhaiya, delighted fans with a fun behind-the-scenes selfie that went viral. The selfie included a number of well-known faces ...Read More >
Filming for 'Mirzapur: The Film' is underway in Benaras, and videos from the set have caught the attention of fans online. In an exciting update, a video of actor Pankaj Tripathi, who plays Kaleen Bhaiya, has emerged on social media as crowds gathered to watch the cast at Ramnagar Fort and around the city. The video features the actor walking towards a black car and later sitting in the same car. The film is scheduled to release in 2026 and will include popular characters from the previous series instalments. Ali Fazal, who stars as Guddu Pandit, also features in another on-set video, with f ...Read More >
New Delhi: OTT giant Prime Video today announced December 16 as the exclusive global streaming premiere date for the supernatural horror-comedy movie Thamma, following its blockbuster theatrical run. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, Thamma is written by Niren Bhatt, Arun Fulara, and Suresh Mathew. The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead, with Paresh Rawal and Faisal Malik playing pivotal roles, and special appearances by Varun Dhawan, Abhishek Banerjee, Nora Fatehi, and Malaika Arora. Starting today, the movie will stream exclusively on Prime Vide ...Read More >
Sonal Chauhan is ready to enter the high-stakes, gritty world of Mirzapur, and fans couldn't be more excited. The actress, best known for her breakthrough performance in Jannat, has now formally joined the cast of Mirzapur: The Film, the eagerly awaited big-screen version of the popular Prime Video series. A source close to the project confirmed the news, hinting that Sonal's role will bring something fresh and unexpected to the table, "Sonal Chauhan's addition to Mirzapur adds a whole new laye ...Read More >
Sonal Chauhan, famous for Jannat, joins Mirzapur: The Film's cast. She shared her excitement on Instagram, calling it a "game-changing" journey. Directed by Gurmmeet Singh and produced by Excel Entertainment, the film is set to release in 2026. Actress Sonal Chauhan, most popularly known for her role in the film Jannat, has officially joined the cast of 'Mirzapur: The Film'. While reports about her being a part of the project surfaced a few weeks ago, Sonal has now confirmed the same by sharing ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27 (ANI): After a successful theatrical run, Rishab Shetty-starrer 'Kantara: Chapter 1' is all set to be released on OTT. Produced by Hombale Films, the movie will be out on Prime Video in Kannada, with Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam dubbed versions, on October 31, 2025. Also Read | 'Mastiii 4': Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi and Aftab Shivdasani Return with Chaos, Comedy and Madness; New Poster Promises a Rollercoaster of Fun! (View Pic). Excited about the OTT release, Rishab in a press note said, " "When I began working on this prequel, I wanted to retu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 24 (PTI) Ali Fazal has shared that he is all set to return to the universe of "Mirzapur" as he has begun shooting for a movie based on the popular Prime Video series. In the series, Fazal played the hot-headed Guddu Bhaiya. On Tuesday, the actor shared the update about the movie on his Instagram. "GAME ON!! M- the film begins!! A new era and so we must prepare. Lots to share as we embark on this journey..coming soon..." he wrote in the caption to the post where he shared a gym picture of himself. The film adaptation of the critically-acclaimed series is slated for theatrical r ...Read More >
New Delhi: Iconic Bollywood actor and comedy legend Govardhan Asrani, fondly known simply as Asrani, passed away on Monday at the age of 84, leaving behind an irreplaceable legacy of laughter and memorable characters. The news of his demise was confirmed by his team on Instagram in an emotional tribute, where they captioned the post: "हंसी के बादशाह, लाखों दिलों पर राज करने वाले महान अभिनेता Asrani जी के निधन की खबर ने हम सभी को गहरे शोक में डुबो दिया है। उन्होंने अपने अद्वितीय अभिनय, सादगी और हास्य से भारतीय सिनेमा को एक नई पहचान दी। हर किरदार में उन्होंने जो जीवन डाला, वह सदैव हमारी यादो ...Read More >
Mumbai: The unveiling of Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated "actress" touted as the next Scarlett Johansson, has ignited a storm in Hollywood. Created by Eline Van der Velden and her studio Particle6, Tilly's arrival has been met with both fascination and fury, sparking fierce debate about the future of cinema. A studio behind AI actress Tilly Norwood is in talks with Hollywood executives and agents for her representation, Variety reported. If signed, Norwood would be among the first AI performers to secure professional representation. "When we first launched Tilly, people were like, 'What's that ...Read More >
Filmmaker Ilya Naishuller expressed delight in casting Priyanka Chopra Jonas as the lead in 'Heads of State.' She stars alongside John Cena and Idris Elba in this action-comedy. Naishuller admires her charm and ambition, drawing parallels between her career in Hollywood and his own journey. Filmmaker Ilya Naishuller praised Priyanka Chopra Jonas for her role in the upcoming action-comedy 'Heads of State.' The star will share the screen with John Cena and Idris Elba. Naishuller, known for works l ...Read More >
The wait for Mirzapur: The Film just got even more thrilling! The powerhouse trio Pankaj Tripathi (Kaleen Bhaiya), Ali Fazal (Guddu Pandit), and Shweta Tripathi (Golu Gupta) have officially wrapped the Banaras schedule of the much-awaited film. After two weeks of intense shooting in the vibrant lanes and ghats of Banaras, the cast and crew concluded a major leg of the film that saw huge fan excitement, with behind-the-scenes glimpses flooding social media. The team is now set to resume filming in Mumbai after Diwali, in early November. Pankaj Tripathi On Wrapping Banaras Schedule Of Mirzapur ...Read More >
The Traitors (India) Winner: Karan Johar's reality show "The Traitors" has wrapped up its first season with a dramatic finale. Streaming on Amazon Prime Video, the show blended suspense, betrayal, and strategy, keeping audiences hooked from start to finish. Two Winners, One Final Traitor In a surprising twist, the show crowned not one, but two winners. Uorfi Javed and Nikita Luther emerged victorious after successfully identifying and voting out the last remaining traitor, comedian Harsh Gujral. With their sharp instincts and calm under pressure, the duo won the hearts of viewers and walked ...Read More >