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SHINee’s Minho and Chae Soo Bin to star in Netflix romance drama Fabulous September 29, 2021 at 05:21PM

SHINee’s Minho and Chae Soo Bin will reportedly star in the upcoming Netflix drama Fabulous. Since his discharge from military, Minho has been making special appearances in dramas, but this will be his first lead role since his return to music and drama world. Korean news agency JTBC News, on September 28, reported that Chae Soo Bin and Minho were cast as the leads of the drama and the filming is expected to begin soon. As reported by Soompi, a source from Chae Soo Bin’s agency King Kong by Starship stated to Newsen, “She has received a casting offer and is in talks.” A source from SM Entertainment similarly stated, “Choi Minho has been offered the role of the main character Ji Woo Min and is positively reviewing it.” The story offour young men and women who have thrown themselves into the fashion industry, Fabulous will portray their work, passion, romance, and friendships, said to be a realistic romance drama about the daily lives of modern men and women who live in the city a...

Nushrratt Bharuccha becomes the only Indian female actor to earn a nomination for Best Actress at the Asian Contents Awards by Busan Film Festival September 29, 2021 at 05:14PM

Nushrratt, who starred in the short film titled Khilauna  directed by Raj Mehta, as part of the anthology Ajeeb Daastaans produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, garnered much praise for performance when the film was released on Netflix worldwide earlier this year. Continuing the same graph, being recognized by the Asian Contents Awards 2021 adds another feather to the cap. Expressing her excitement on being nominated, Nushrratt tweeted, "Ecstatic to be nominated by @busanfilmfest  2021 for its 3rd Asia Contents Awards. Feel honored to see my name alongside other talented actors from different countries. Ajeeb Daastaans journey is still getting sweeter by the day." Ecstatic to be nominated by @busanfilmfest 2021 for its 3rd Asia Contents Awards. Feel honored to see my name alongside other talented actors from different countries. Ajeeb Daastaans journey is still getting sweeter by the day ???? https://t.co/FOrqZw2onH — Nushrratt Bharuccha (@Nushrratt) September 29, 2021...

MAMAMOO' Hwasa to reportedly make her solo comeback in 2021 September 29, 2021 at 05:01PM

South-Korean female group MAMAMOO member Hwasa reportedly to make her solo comeback soon. As reported by Korean news agency Sports Chosun on September 29, "Hwasa is preparing for a solo comeback and aiming to release her new album within the year." Following the report, YTN Star reported that source from RBW agency said that Hwasa is steadily working on her solo album. But the exact timing of the release has not been decided. The artist and the agency will make official announcement in the future once the schedule and release date is finalized. In February 2019, Hwasa released her solo debut single “Twit” and had her last solo comeback with “Maria” in June 2020 which proved to be a big hit. On July 23, 2021, Hwasa launched her YouTube channel, "Hwasa Official" and posted her first video. The full-group comeback of MAMAMOO happened in June 2021 with the release of their eleventh EP, WAW along with the lead single "Where Are We Now." WAW topped iTunes...

Thane court issues notice to Javed Akhtar on Rs 1 defamation suit for remark comparing RSS to the Taliban September 29, 2021 at 03:15PM

On Monday, a Thane court issued a show-cause notice to Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar on a defamation suit filed against him over his alleged remarks seeking to compare the RSS with the Taliban. The suit which is filed by RSS activist Vivek Champanerkar in the court of the additional chief judicial magistrate and joint civil judge (senior division), seeks Re 1 as a compensation from Javed. The court ordered the issuance of the notice returnable on November 12. Earlier this month, the 76-year-old poet, lyricist and screenwriter triggered a controversy when he told a news channel that there is a similarity among right wing all over the country. Although he didn’t name the Nagpur-headquartered Hindutva organisation, the former member of Parliament was quoted saying, "The Taliban want an Islamic country. These people want to make a Hindu Rashtra.” Advocate Aditya Mishra, who appeared for the complainant, argued in the court and claimed the defendant (Javed) had made "derogat...

John Abraham, Arjun Kapoor, Disha Patani, Tara Sutaria starrer Ek Villain Returns to release on July 8, 2022 September 29, 2021 at 02:54PM

Ever since the Maharashtra government announced that theatres in the state will be re-opening on October 22, it has been announcement galore in Bollywood. Since Sunday, filmmakers have been blocking dates for their film releases. On Tuesday, the makers of Ek Villain Returns announced that their film will be released in theatres on July 8, 2022. John Abraham, one of the lead actors of the film took to his social media handle to make the announcement. "Iss baar eidi villain dega! Tareek aap yaad rakhna - 8th July 2022. #EkVillainReturns on EID 2022," he wrote along with a new poster.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by John Abraham (@thejohnabraham) Directed by Mohit Suri, the film stars John Abraham, Disha Patani, Arjun Kapoor, and Tara Sutaria. The film had gone on floors earlier this year. While the first schedule was shot extensively across multiple locations in Mumbai, the second schedule happened in Goa. The makers...

Heropanti director Sabbir Khan’s next is a new age thriller September 29, 2021 at 01:30PM

Rumours are rife that even before Nikamma has released, Sabbir Khan’s next is an interesting thriller with Sony Pictures once again. From creating blockbuster films, Sabbir has now branched into becoming a content curator as well. Bringing his versatility to the fore the filmmaker is diversifying his content game and he is set to produce content that does not limit itself to any particular genre or format be it shorts, features, or an extended series. The filmmaker has been developing content over the last two years to set up Sabbir Khan Films holistically. From a robust creative team to multiple active writers room, Khan is collaborating with promising young untapped talents to bring forth unique stories. Backing diverse stories and voices is the agenda of his production house, he says. This is evident as over the past few months, Khan has been busy prepping his second project, a new age thriller with an enviable ensemble of powerhouse performers. Talking about the same, Khan tell...

Korean survival drama Squid Game starring Lee Jung Jae and Park Hae Soo on its way to dethrone Bridgerton with solid viewership September 29, 2021 at 01:17PM

Netflix original series, Squid Game , from Korea, is taking the streaming giant by storm. The ranking of the series in viewership globally is increasing at a rate that might surpass current ratings record holder Bridgerton. The addictive, violent survival drama, which premiered September 17 on Netflix, has transcended cultures and language barriers to reach No. 1 in 90 countries in 10 days, from Qatar and Oman to Ecuador and Bolivia. Squid Game has reportedly entered the U.S. Top 10 list on September 19 at No. 8. It climbed to No. 2 the next day, and hit No. 1 on September 21 being the first Korean original series ever to do so, where it has stayed since, crossing the one-week mark. Its staying power in the top spot is comparable to such Netflix global hits as Bridgerton, Shadow and Bone, Ginny and Georgia and Who Killed Sara? Earlier this year, Lupin , which became the first French series to reach no. 1 in the U.S., currently holds the position of Netflix’s second-most-watched o...