Sunit Jangir

Sunit Jangir

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As a Senior Editor at Sacnilk, Sunit Jangir leads our coverage on Indian cinema, box office analytics, and global entertainment trends. Passionate about Cricket, Sunit Jangir is an avid sports lover. He finds inspiration in other people's life stories and try to absorb them. Though introvert by nature, he doesn't feel shy when the topic is cinema and sports, particularly cricket.

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Sushant's Death Is A Case Of Suicide, Murder Completely Ruled Out, Confirms AIIMS Panel Chief
2089 days ago
Bollywood

Sushant's Death Is A Case Of Suicide, Murder Completely Ruled Out, Confirms AIIMS Panel Chief

Putting a brake on the speculation, Dr. Sudhir Gupta, who led the AIIMS panel re-evaluating the Sushant Singh Rajput's post-mortem report, has confirmed that the actor's death was a case of suicide, and not murder. ## Ever since Sushant has died, many, including the late actor's family, had been urging the Central Bureau of Investigation to initiate a murder probe in the case. The actor was found dead in his Mumbai apartment on June 14. His family has accused Rhea Chakraborty of abetting his suicide and misappropriating his funds. Rhea is currently in jail, on drugs-related charges pertaining to the case.## According to India Today, the AIIMS doctors had submitted their findings to the CBI on September 29 in which they have completely ruled the murder angle and confirmed it a suicide. ## Sushant's death was originally ruled a suicide by the Mumbai Police before the case was taken over by the CBI. The CBI is likely to continue its probe into "abetment to suicide", Hindustan Times reported.## Vikas Singh, the lawyer representing Sushant's father, had previously claimed that an AIIMS doctor had told him that the ligature marks on Sushant's neck were consistent with strangulation. "AIIMS doctor told me that Sushant’s death was by strangulation", he had said in a press conference.## However, Dr. Gupta had refuted these claims. He told Times Now as stated by Hindustan Time, "No conclusion or conclusion opinion of homicide or suicide could be made by seeing ligature marks and scene of occurrence. It's difficult for doctors and next to impossible for general people, needed solely internal link discretion and forensic interpretation".## Stay tuned...

'My Life Is Not A Fairytale', Writes Priyanka Chopra As She Unveils Cover Page Of Her Memoir - Unfinished
2090 days ago
Bollywood

'My Life Is Not A Fairytale', Writes Priyanka Chopra As She Unveils Cover Page Of Her Memoir - Unfinished

The international icon, Priyanka Chopra has unveiled the cover page of her upcoming memoir - Unfinished. The book is also now available on pre-order and is expected to arrive early next year. The cover page features a closeup of Priyanka with the tattoo visible on her hand along with the title written at the bottom. ## In a series of posts on Instagram, the desi girl of Bollywood has written an inspiring note about her journey from deciding to write a memoir to her motivation along the way. She claimed in the caption across her posts that she hopes the readers are instilled with the "confidence of knowing that IT'S OK to pick up, walk away, leave things unfinished, and move on to what's next".## "Ironically, I named this memoir years before I started writing it. Having been a public person now for 20 years, with so much life to live and a long list of things to check off my list personally and professionally, I am very much #Unfinished. BUT the funny thing about writing a memoir is that it forces you to look at things differently, reconciling so many things you thought you had put to bed. In doing so I've realized that being "unfinished" has a deeper meaning for me, and has in fact been one of the most common threads of my life...", Priyanka wrote on Instagram. ## ...My parents taught me at a very young age to have the courage of conviction, and I've never been ambivalent about this. I have always been guided by my curiosity, drive for the challenge, and intrinsic need to constantly evolve and move forward. I have taken many leaps of faith, often times when I was advised not to...and even when I too was afraid. Some risks paid off, some didn’t (my life is not a fairytale, although I do hate to lose...c'est la vie), but what I learned during this process is that I have never shied away from change, or forced guilt on myself for leaving something unfinished if that’s what my evolution as an individual required...", she wrote in another post. ## ...And so, while you'll definitely learn about how I became me during the “in-between” of what you haven’t seen, I also hope you’ll walk away with the confidence of knowing that IT’S OK to pick up, walk away, leave things unfinished, and move on to what’s next if that’s what your journey requires to get to the next destination. We all have a different story to tell, this is my story, and I am #Unfinished", she wrote with a video of her signing the book. ## View this post on Instagram ...And so, while you’ll definitely learn about how I became me during the “in between” of what you haven’t seen, I also hope you’ll walk away with the confidence of knowing that IT’S OK to pick up, walk away, leave things unfinished, and move on to what’s next if that’s what your journey requires to get to the next destination. We all have a different story to tell, this is my story, and I am #Unfinished. PRE-ORDER NOW! (link in bio) A post shared by Priyanka Chopra Jonas (@priyankachopra) on Oct 2, 2020 at 5:59am PDT ## The official website shared the synopsis as follows, stated by Hindustan Times. ## "I am a product of traditional India and its ancient wisdom, and modern India and its urban bustle. My upbringing was always an amalgamation of the two Indias, and, just as much, of east and west." Unfinished takes readers from Priyanka's childhood in India, where she was raised by her grandparents and her parents--two army doctors committed not only to their children but to their careers and to philanthropy--before being sent away to boarding school at an early age; through her formative teenage years in the US.## Living with extended family in the Midwest (Cedar Rapids and Indianapolis), Queens, and suburban Boston, where she endured bouts of racism; to her return to India, where she unexpectedly won the national and global beauty pageants (Miss India and Miss World) that launched her acting career. Readers looking for a glimpse into what it takes to succeed in the massive Indian film industry will find it here, and they’ll also find an honest account of the challenges Priyanka faced navigating her career, both in India and Hollywood. The result is a book that is warm, funny, sassy, inspiring, bold, and rebellious. Just like Priyanka herself.## From her dual-continent twenty-year-long career as an actor and producer to her work as a Unicef goodwill ambassador, from losing her beloved father to cancer to marrying Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s story will inspire a generation around the world to gather their courage, embrace their ambition, and commit to the hard work of following their dreams".## On the work front, the Quantico star will be seen next in Robert Rodriguez's upcoming film "We Can Be Heroes". She has been signed for the fourth installment of the Matrix franchise as well as an Amazon web series titled "Citadel" created by Antony and Joe Russo. She will star opposite Game Of Thrones actor Richard Madden in the show.## Stay tuned...

Mr. Kashyap Has Lied Before The Police: Payal Ghosh
2090 days ago
Bollywood

Mr. Kashyap Has Lied Before The Police: Payal Ghosh

Actress Payal Ghosh claimed on Friday that filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has lied before the Mumbai police while giving his statement, in response to the sexual harassment charges she has levelled against him.## Taking to Twitter, Payal Ghosh said that she wants lie detector, polygraph test, and narco analysis to be performed on the filmmaker to find out the truth. ## "Mr.Kashyap has lied bfr police in his statement..my Lawyer is moving an application 2conduct Narco Analysis, Lie Detector &Polygraph Test of Mr.kashyap 2find out d truth Today application wl be filed to d police station,4 d interest of Justice @narendramodi @AmitShah #BetiBachao", the actress tweeted. ## Mr.Kashyap has lied bfr police in his statement..my Lawyer,is moving an application 2conduct Narco Analysis,Lie Detector &Polygraph Test of Mr.kashyap 2find out d truth Today application wl be filed to d police station,4 d interest of Justice @narendramodi @AmitShah #BetiBachao— Payal Ghosh (@iampayalghosh) October 2, 2020 ## Earlier, Anurag Kashyap appeared before Versova Police on Thursday where he has denied all the allegations levelled against him by the actress.## The filmmaker's lawyer Priyanka Khimani said in a statement, "Mr. Kashyap has categorically denied that any such alleged incident ever took place and has also denied all allegations levelled against him".## Stay tuned...

Drona [2008] Box Office Collection | Day Wise | Worldwide
2090 days ago
Box Office

Drona [2008] Box Office Collection | Day Wise | Worldwide

Here is the movie Drona [2008] box office collection which is an Indian superhero film. This film is directed by Goldie Behl and produced by Shrishti Arya, Sunil Lulla, and Amitabh Bachchan under the banner Rose Movies.## Drona stars Abhishek Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Kay Kay Menon, and Jaya Bachchan in key roles. ## Here is Drona [2008] Day Wise Collection DayIndia Net Collection Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 1.80 Cr Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 1.10 Cr Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 1.29 Cr Day 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 1.04 Cr Day 5 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 0.95 Cr Day 6 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 0.80 Cr Day 7 [1st Thursday] ₹ 0.70 Cr Week 1 Collection ₹ 7.68 Cr Week 2 Collection ₹ 0.90 Cr Week 3 Collection ₹ 0.33 Cr Week 4 Collection ₹ 0.05 Cr Week 5 Collection ₹ 0.02 Cr ## Total Net Collection ₹ 8.98 Cr ## Worldwide Collection Gross ₹ 18.00 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 4.50 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 13.50 Cr ## Drona [2008] Budget: ₹ 35.00 Cr ## Drona [2008] Verdict: DISASTER## Release date: 02 October 2008 ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

'We Got Two Action Superstars In 'War', We Had To Set A Benchmark', Siddharth Anand On War Completing 1 Year
2090 days ago
Bollywood

'We Got Two Action Superstars In 'War', We Had To Set A Benchmark', Siddharth Anand On War Completing 1 Year

One of the biggest blockbusters of all-time, the Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff starrer War released on Gandhi Jayanti (2 October) last year and went on to create havoc at the box office. Director Siddharth Anand said that he and his team weren't expecting Hrithik and Tiger to come together for the film as it was tough to bring two action superstars on board. ## "When the script of 'War' was being written, I was writing it like an English film. It didn't have songs, its language was very new. When I say language, I don't mean spoken language, it is the language of the film, the way scenes unfold. The content of each scene, the way the screenplay unfolds, it was a little complex in terms of the timeline and the way things were moving. It was like a relentless thriller. I didn't know what the palette of the audience would be in two years," recalled Anand as stated by India TV. ## "When the film was cast, it had Hrithik and Tiger. The casting was just through the roof! It was a dream cast and we weren't expecting two superstars to come together. Nowadays to get one actor on a film is so tough, and to get two superstars on board was like a dream. So, naturally, the expectations were high," he recalled.## He further said that because they had two action superstars in the film, they had to set a benchmark in terms of the action and wanted to beat what he had done in his previous action film, "Bang Bang" which also starred Hrithik Roshan in the lead role. ## "The fact that we got two action superstars in War, we had to set a benchmark. When I started making action films in 2012, I just knew that there is no benchmark or template for me in India. Because I don't think we make many good action films in India", he said according to India TV.## "My competition was the action in 'Bang Bang'! We did very new, radical stuff in Bang Bang! I was competing with that and wanted to give the audience a little more than that. I ended up giving them a lot more with War", he added.## The movie has done brilliantly at the box office. It grossed over INR 470 Crores worldwide while it earned INR 318 Crores in India net. It was produced by Aditya Chopra under the banner Yash Raj Films and it also starred Vaani Kapoor in the female lead role.## Stay tuned...

It Was Challenging To Design Bigg Boss 14 House As Everything Was Shut Due To Lockdown: Omung Kumar
2090 days ago
TV

It Was Challenging To Design Bigg Boss 14 House As Everything Was Shut Due To Lockdown: Omung Kumar

The popular reality show, Salman Khan hosted Bigg Boss is just around the corner with season 14. The most talked-about controversial show is all set to premiere on October 3 on Colors TV with a lot of new twists and turns to entertain the audience. ## However, it wasn't an easy task to prepare one of the most luxurious houses on time because of the covid-19 pandemic which forced the lockdown. The production designer Omung Kumar has opened up on how he revamped the set for the new season amid the pandemic which was challenging. ## "It was not easy for us to redesign the 'Bigg Boss' house at a time when everything was shut due to lockdown. There was a limited number of laborers available. Most of them had gone to their villages. The shops were closed. Online delivery was not functioning. We could not import anything from abroad", Omung recalled while interacting with IANS.## "Luckily, some shopkeepers agreed and specially opened their stores for us, as we had to purchase in bulk. Workers had to wear masks all the time. It was challenging, but we pulled it off. Ab hum keh sakte hai jab koi kaam nahi kar raha tha, hum kar rahe the (we can now claim that when no one was working, we were)", he added. ## It took Omung and team 45 to 50 days to redesign the house, which has a futuristic theme this season. This year, there is a mall, a spa, and a theater inside the house for which the contestants will have to do the task or something different to take advantage of it.## The veteran Bollywood production designer, who has also tried his hand at directing films, spoke that the "Bigg Boss" is like his own house and It irritates him a lot when the housemates (contestants) don't take proper care of it or damage property. ## Stay tuned...

Mukesh Khanna Set To Turn Popular Show 'Shaktimaan' Into A Three-Film Franchise
2091 days ago
Bollywood

Mukesh Khanna Set To Turn Popular Show 'Shaktimaan' Into A Three-Film Franchise

'Shaktimaan' was one of the most popular shows of the 90s. This superhero show created a special place in the hearts of the viewers, especially the children. Ever since the show has ended, the fans have been demanding the sequel, and now, actor Mukesh Khanna, who wowed the audience with this Shaktimaan, is in talks to turn the popular show into a three-film franchise.## "It is a dream come true for me. 'Shaktimaan' was, is and will always be the first Indian superhero, and I also call him the 'super teacher'. I am happy that now we are coming with a bang", said Khanna as stated by India TV.## "It is an evergreen, and an extremely contemporary story. In every decade and every century, darkness tries to prevail over light and truth. But ultimately, truth and positivity triumph over", he added. ## If everything goes well, the first film of the trilogy is likely to go on floors in the second half of 2021.## "An entire generation has grown up watching and learning from Shaktimaan. I have been promising Shaktimaan fans for a while now that Shaktimaan 2.0 is coming up. So, I am more than happy, and feel extremely responsible towards fans who have literally grown up with me. I have always said 'Vijayee bhava' to everyone, but now I think I need to say the same to myself. May God be with me", Khanna added.## "Shaktimaan" narrates the adventures of the fictional superhero story of the same name Mukesh Khanna essayed in the blockbuster series that aired on Doordarshan from 1997 and 2005.## Stay tuned...

On Allu Ramalingaiah's 99th Birth Anniversary, Allu Family Inaugurate Allu Studios In Hyderabad
2091 days ago
Tollywood

On Allu Ramalingaiah's 99th Birth Anniversary, Allu Family Inaugurate Allu Studios In Hyderabad

The legendary Allu Ramalingaiah was one of the biggest comic actors in the Telugu film industry. He gave some of the several memorable performances through movies. Today, the Padma Shri awardee's 99th birth anniversary, and to make this day special, Allu Aravind and sons Bobby Allu, Allu Arjun, and Allu Sirish have inaugurated Allu Studios - a large scale film shooting studio in Hyderabad. ## Taking to Twitter, Allu Arjun announced the same, "1st of October marks the 99th birth anniversary of our beloved Dr. Sri Allu Ramalingaiah. To commemorate the occasion and honour his memory, the Allu family will inaugurate the construction work of ALLU Studios".## "We celebrate the legacy of our grandfather and dedicate this ALLU Studios to him. With all your blessings and good wishes, we commence the works of ALLU Studios", he added. ## We celebrate the legacy of our grandfather and dedicate this ALLU Studios to him . With all your blessings and good wishes, we commence the works of ALLU Studios.— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) October 1, 2020 ## Allu Arjun also issued an official statement regarding the Allu Studios which they have dedicated to their great grandfather. "To commemorate the occasion and honour his (Allu Ramalingaiah) memory, the Allu family has inaugurated the construction work of Allu Studios. Our entire family has loved cinema and makes us very happy to celebrate the legacy of our grandfather", the letter read. ## "We are determined to lay the foundation of the upcoming studio", he concluded. ## COMMENCEMENT OF ALLU STUDIOS . #Allufamily pic.twitter.com/qCwkqx2yDD— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) October 1, 2020 ## Allu Ramalingaiah was a legendary actor who worked in more than 1000 films in Tollywood. In 1990, the Government of India honoured him with Padma Shri for his contribution towards the arts and Telugu entertainment industry. His notable films are Mayabazar, Missamma, Muthyala Muggu, Sankarabharanam among others.## Meanwhile, Allu Arjun will be seen in Sukumar's "Pushpa". The film stars Rashmika Mandanna in the female lead role. The shooting of the upcoming intense drama is yet to go on floors.## Stay tuned...

Vaani Kapoor Credits Cast & Crew Of Bell Bottom For Smooth Shooting Experience Amid Ongoing Pandemic
2091 days ago
Bollywood

Vaani Kapoor Credits Cast & Crew Of Bell Bottom For Smooth Shooting Experience Amid Ongoing Pandemic

Akshay Kumar and Vaani Kapoor starrer, spy thriller film, Bell Bottom becomes the first film to complete shooting schedule amid the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. The cast and crew of the film have been shooting in Glasgow, Scotland.## It was a challenge to shoot amid the ongoing crisis, but actress Vaani Kapoor, who is paired opposite superstar Akshay in the film, says it was fun working on Bell Bottom despite the challenges and also credited the cast and crew for a 'smooth' shooting experience. ## "Shooting for 'Bell Bottom' has been fun and a good experience. Despite the ongoing challenges amid the ongoing pandemic, the team managed to have a really smooth and safe shooting experience while filming with a large crew, for which they deserve all the credit", said Vaani.## "We were made to feel safe on the sets because of their commitment to safety and hygiene", she added.## Meanwhile, the government of India has allowed the reopening the cinema halls from October 15 onwards with 50% of capacity in a phased manner after almost 6 months. Several film units have already started shooting amid the new normal, for that, Vaani Kapoor is happy to see the industry bouncing back.## Vaani is also gearing up to start shooting for Abhishek Kapoor's untitled romantic drama opposite Ayushmann Khurrana.## "I'm looking forward to shooting with Ayushmann for this progressive love story that is being directed by Abhishek Kapoor. I couldn't feel more grateful that my industry is slowly bouncing back", she said. ## Stay tuned...

Kangana Ranaut To Resume Shoot On 'Thalaivi' From Today After 7 Months
2091 days ago
Bollywood

Kangana Ranaut To Resume Shoot On 'Thalaivi' From Today After 7 Months

After relaxations in the lockdown caused by the covid-19 pandemic, many film stars are returning to their respective shoots and getting back to normal. Kangana Ranaut who was forced to take a break from the shooting of "Thalaivi", is also returning to resume shoot on this much anticipated multilingual film. ## Taking to Twitter, Kangana posted selfies and informed that she is heading to Southern India for an ambitious film. ## "Dear friends today is a very special day, resuming work after 7 months, travelling to southern India for my most ambitious bilingual project THALAIVI, need your blessings in these testing times of a pandemic. P.S just clicked these morning selfies hope you all like them", she wrote. ## Dear friends today is a very special day, resuming work after 7 months, travelling to southern India for my most ambitious bilingual project THALAIVI, need your blessings in these testing times of a pandemic.P.S just clicked these morning selfies hope you all like them ❤️ pic.twitter.com/drptQUzvXK— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) October 1, 2020 ## Thalaivi is a biopic based on the life of J. Jayalalithaa, late politician and film actress who served six terms as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Kangana to portray the character of Jayalalithaa in the film which is being directed by A. L. Vijay. ## The film is simultaneously shot in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu under the same title. Let us know that recently Kangana shared glimpses of dance rehearsal for the film 'Thalaivi' on social media with her choreographer. ## The script of the film has been written by KV Vijayendra Prasad who previously penned the scripts of 'Bahubali' and 'Manikarnika'. It is being produced by Vishnu Vardhan Induri and Shailesh R. Singh under the banners of Vibri Media, and Karma Media And Entertainment. ## Earlier the film was scheduled to release in theaters on June 26, 2020, but due to Corona, the shooting had to be stopped midway.## Stay tuned...

Cinema Halls To Re-open From October 15 With 50% Of Capacity
2092 days ago
Bollywood

Cinema Halls To Re-open From October 15 With 50% Of Capacity

The government of India has allowed the reopening of cinemas from October 15 onwards with a maximum capacity of 50% in the areas outside the containment zones.## The entertainment industry came to a massive halt due to the covid-19 pandemic with the theaters are closed since the lockdown was imposed on March 25. ## The reopening of cinemas is permitted under the government of India's unlock 5 guidelines which will come effectively from October 1, shortly.## For Cinemas/ theatres/ multiplexes, a standard operating procedure (SOP) will be issued by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, shortly. ## MHA issues new guidelines for re-opening; gives flexibility to States/UTs for opening of schoolsCinemas/ theatres/multiplexes outside the containment zones, permitted to open with upto 50% of seating capacity from October 15(1/4)Details: https://t.co/0FsSFa5D74 pic.twitter.com/N0mE6DOVnS— PIB India (@PIB_India) September 30, 2020 ## Stay tuned...

MS Dhoni Turns Producer With The Wife, Will Produce A Web Series Based On An Unpublished Book
2092 days ago
Digital Media

MS Dhoni Turns Producer With The Wife, Will Produce A Web Series Based On An Unpublished Book

Over a month after Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket, the former Indian cricket captain is all set to begin a new inning in the entertainment industry. After entertaining the nation on the cricket field, Dhoni has turned into a producer with his wife, Sakshi Dhoni. ## The legendary cricketer, who had launched his banner Dhoni Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. in 2019 with the multilingual documentary "Roar of the Lion", is developing a wide slate of projects for the next year. ## Talking to mid-day, Sakshi Dhoni, who serves as the managing director of the production house, reveals that they have zeroed in on their second offering based on an unpublished book of a debutant author.## "We have acquired the rights of an unpublished book of a debutant author. We will adapt it into a web series. It is a mythological sci-fi story that explores the journey of a mysterious Aghori and is set at a high-tech facility on a remote island", says Sakshi## Sakshi added that the adventure drama explores the genre of magical realism. Currently, in the process of developing the series, the creative team will finalize the cast and director soon. It is heard that the studio is simultaneously working on five other projects.## MS Dhoni is currently in the UAE, leading his team Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing Indian Premier League. While cricket remains Dhoni's first love, Sakshi says the studio is their joint passion.## "When we were developing Roar of the Lion, we thought it was the perfect time to venture into the entertainment industry. We aim to give a platform to deserving talent to showcase their skills along with providing fresh and original content to the audience".## "Mahi will be partially involved [in the production house]. The day-to-day running of the company is looked after by me. We have a process to ensure quality control from the word go. Mahi and I take the final call with our team's inputs and suggestions. Our aim is to produce good stories from our heart", she said as stated in mid-day. ## Stay tuned...