Sunit Jangir

Sunit Jangir

9511 Articles

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.

Articles Written By Sunit Jangir

Marvel Finds Its She-Hulk In Canadian Actress Tatiana Maslany
2104 days ago
Hollywood

Marvel Finds Its She-Hulk In Canadian Actress Tatiana Maslany

Canadian actress Tatiana Maslany will play the lead role of She-Hulk in Disney+'s much talk about Marvel Cinematic Universe TV series She-Hulk, as reported by Deadline.## Best known for her Emmy-winning role in the science-fiction thriller TV series Orphan Black, Tatiana Maslany is also known for movies like Picture Day and Cas and Dylan. Jessica Gao, known for Rick and Morty, will serve as the lead writer on She-Hulk. ## She-Hulk was announced in August last year at D23 Expo as part of three additional MCU TV series to be made for Disney+, the other two being Ms. Marvel and Moon Knight. ## She-Hulk, also known as Jennifer Walters is the last major character to be co-created by Stan Lee. She-Hulk is Bruce Banner's (the original Hulk) cousin in the comics. An emergency blood transfusion from her cousin (Hulk) gives Walters her powers.## Like Hulk, She-Hulk is also a green, large superhero, but unlike Banner/Hulk, She-Hulk does not lose her temper and intelligence. Since she is a lawyer by profession, she also assists other superheroes in legal matters.## Maslany also becomes the latest female talent to lead a Marvel project following in the footsteps of Brie Larson in Captain Marvel and Scarlett Johansson in the upcoming Black Widow movie. ## The series will be directed by Kat Coiro who has previously helmed TV series like "Modern Family", "Single Parents", "Alone Together", and many more. ## Stay tuned...

Read Article
'I Will Quit Twitter If Anyone Can Prove I Start Fight', Kangana Ranaut
2104 days ago
Bollywood

'I Will Quit Twitter If Anyone Can Prove I Start Fight', Kangana Ranaut

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut is very much in the media these days and has been making headlines in newspapers for various reasons. From the Shiv Sena to Urmila Matondkar, the actress is engaged in multiple wars of words on social media with multiple parties at the moment. ## However, the Manikarnika actress insists that it may look like that she is one who starts a fight but it is not true. In a tweet shared on late Thursday night, Kangana said she would quit Twitter if proven wrong. ## "I may come across as a very ladaku person but it’s not true, I have a record of never starting a fight, I will quit twitter if anyone can prove otherwise, I never start a fight but I finish every fight. Lord Krishna said when someone aks you to fight you mustn't deny them", Kangana tweeted. ## I may come across as a very ladaku person but it’s not true, I have a record of never starting a fight, I will quit twitter if anyone can prove otherwise, I never start a fight but I finish every fight. Lord Krishna said when someone aks you to fight you mustn’t deny them 🙂— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 17, 2020 ## After Urmila told Kangana to keep a check on the drug problem in her state of Himachal Pradesh, Kangana retaliated by calling her a 'soft porn star' who wasn't known for her acting skills. Kangana's comments were met with criticism by her Bollywood colleagues.## Stay tuned...

Read Article
Royal Challengers Bangalore To Pay Tribute To Covid Heroes Through IPL 2020
2104 days ago
Cricket

Royal Challengers Bangalore To Pay Tribute To Covid Heroes Through IPL 2020

These are the trying times for the entire humanity that is battling the covid-19 pandemic. However, every difficult time or crisis gives birth to new heroes, and no doubt, the idea of Heroes in the field has got redefined in the past six months as regular people have transformed themselves into selfless frontline warriors who are winning the battle of humanity in these unpreceded times. ## To acknowledge the efforts and honour the sacrifices made by these real heroes, Royal Challengers Bangalore has come up with a unique idea to pay tribute to the covid heroes. The three-times finalist, RCB team will be wearing a tribute jersey with the message "My Covid Heroes" both during training and matches for the entire tournament through #MyCovidHeroes initiatives. ## To make this initiative special, RCB players would be sharing some of the inspirational stories on the team's Social Media Handles throughout the season in a bid to inspire millions of RCB fans around the world. ## "In the past few months, whenever I heard the stories of the Covid Heroes it has given me literal goosebumps. These real challenges have made the country proud and inspired all of us to be more persistent and dedicated to our efforts to build a better tomorrow", said RCB skipper Virat Kohli during the tribute Jersey launch on Thursday.## "I am truly proud to wear RCB's "My Covid Heroes" jersey as a sign of solidarity and gratitude to everyone who is right now going the extra mile to support the community at large. They have batted day and night and fought on the field, and I am honored to call them my heroes", Kohli added. ## During the Jersey launch, RCB players including Virat Kohli, Parthiv Patel, and Devdutt Paddikal interacted with some of the covid heroes including Simranjeet Singh, Hetika Shah, and Zeeshan Javid who have worked tirelessly and have created a strong positive impact in these testing times.## Apart from this, The team has also started an online fundraiser on Milaap, a crowdfunding website with a goal to raise Rs. 7.5 lakh and provide 150 families with milk on a daily basis. ## Stay tuned...

Read Article
"Crowds Are An Amazing Part Of The Game, But This IPL, We're Playing To Bring Smiles Back On People's Faces": Virat Kohli
2104 days ago
Cricket

"Crowds Are An Amazing Part Of The Game, But This IPL, We're Playing To Bring Smiles Back On People's Faces": Virat Kohli

The 13th season of the Indian Premier League is just about the corner to kick-off with Chennai Super Kings will be taking on the defending champions, Mumbai Indians in the tournament opener tomorrow (September 19) at 7:30 PM in Abu Dhabi. ## However, this year, there will be a lot of things different as compared to the previous seasons of the IPL all because of the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. This year, there will be no crowd to cheer the players in the ground as all be watching the tournament from their homes on the TV screens. ## The different circumstances are going to be challenging for the players. However, despite IPL 2020 set to be played behind closed doors in the UAE, the Royal Challengers Bangalore captain, Virat Kohli foresaw no drop in his playing intensity. ## "The intensity and passion won't drop even if there are no crowds," Kohli said at a media session to launch Royal Challengers covid warriors campaign. "Yes, empty stadiums will give us a strange feeling, and I won't deny it'll not be different when we walk out. But the feeling has changed a little after many training sessions and practice matches".## Virat Kohli admitted that the crowds are an amazing part of the game but this time, they will be playing for bigger reasons to bring back smiles on the faces who have suffered due to the pandemic.## Dream XI IPL 2020: Check Out The Complete And Team Wise Schedule Of The Tournament## "You understand why you started playing - because you love the game. This is a chance for us to play with that feeling with the entire country watching. As long as we're playing for the right reasons, all external factors become irrelevant.## "Yes, crowds are an amazing part of the game but this time, that's not what we're playing for. This time we're playing for a bigger reason. To bring smiles back on people's faces, those who've faced tough times due to the pandemic", Kohli said. ## Royal Challengers Bangalore will begin their campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on September 21 in Dubai. RCB is one of the only three teams playing the IPL 2020 that are yet to win an IPL title despite reaching into the final on three occasions. The other two teams who haven't won the title yet are Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Capitals. ## Stay tuned...

Read Article
India's Deaf Community Lauded Ranveer Singh's Efforts To Make Indian Sign Language An Official Language Of India
2104 days ago
Bollywood

India's Deaf Community Lauded Ranveer Singh's Efforts To Make Indian Sign Language An Official Language Of India

India's deaf community has lauded the Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh's efforts to make the Indian Sign Language an official language. ## "We were very happy to hear the good news about Ranveer Singh, who is a famous Bollywood actor, to support ISL to be recognized as the 23rd official language of India. We are so glad that he supports this," the members stated, as reported by News 18.## Ranveer Singh's independent record label recently released sign language music videos while he himself has been urging authorities to consider and declare Indian Sign Language (ISL) as the 23rd official language of India for which, he recently signed a petition aimed at bringing awareness of the cause.## "Indian sign language is a beautiful language. We want to thank Ranveer for showing support to the deaf community", the members of the deaf community added.## An overwhelmed Ranveer said that his independent music label was created to encourage inclusivity. "IncInk was created as a platform to encourage inclusivity through art and we are deeply committed to making Indian Sign Language (ISL) become the 23rd official language of India".## "This progressive step will create a ripple effect in providing equal access across all areas, from education to employment to entertainment to more than 10 million deaf people in India", the actor added. ## From the movie work, Ranveer Singh is gearing up for his upcoming movie 83 that is supposed the hit screens around Diwali this year. Apart from 83, he has also started the dubbing for Jayeshbhai Jordaar while he will make a cameo appearance in Akshay Kumar's starrer Sooryavanshi. ## Stay tuned...

Read Article
Akshay Kumar's Padman Is Opening Film At Indus Valley International Film Festival
2104 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's Padman Is Opening Film At Indus Valley International Film Festival

One of the best films on social issues, Akshay Kumar, Sonam Kapoor, and Radhika Apte starrer Padman has been selected for the second edition of the Indus Valley International Film Festival (IVIFF).## The digital film festival will be held between October 2 and October 10.## "My film 'Pad Man' will be the inaugural film on October 2. I will be giving an opening remark on the same day. There will be some fantastic films from all across South Asia there. I feel there is no better way to be connected to the world except through such amazing films in these very difficult tones of isolation," said Padman director R. Balki.## Inspired by the life of social activist Arunachalam Muruganantham, a social entrepreneur from Tamil Nadu, Padman is a comedy-drama film with a social message in it. It was released in India on 9 February 2018 and was a major success at the box office as well as critically acclaimed. ## The film festival will include film screenings, workshops and masterclasses, interaction with celebrities, and music concerts. The Rajat Kapoor directorial "Kadakh" will also be screened at the festival this year. ## Stay tuned...

Read Article
Bhojpuri Actress Akshara Singh Slammed Bollywood Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha For Derogatory Remarks
2104 days ago
Bollywood

Bhojpuri Actress Akshara Singh Slammed Bollywood Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha For Derogatory Remarks

One of the leading actresses in the Bhojpuri film industry (Bhojiwood), Actress Akshara has reacted and slammed the Bollywood filmmaker Anubhav Sinha for his derogatory' remarks on the Bhojpuri film industry, on Wednesday (September 16). ## Earlier, Anubhav Sinha had said reportedly made a statement about the Bhojpuri film industry in which he used the phrase 'nanga naach' (vulgar dance). His statement came after BJP MP from Gorakhpur and Bhojpuri actor Ravi Kishan pointed out during Zero Hour in Parliament that drugs are frequently smuggled from borders connected with China and Pakistan and the drug mafia has strong connections in Bollywood.## Reacting to Sinha's remarks, Akshara said that Anubhav Sinha comes from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and still doesn't respect his mother tongue. "People know you as an intellectual. How could you insult your mother tongue by using the phrase 'nanga naach' when talking about the Bhojpuri film industry?" Akshara asked.## "People know the drug connection in the mysterious death of Sushant Singh Rajput. If people like Ravi Kishan have pointed out the wrongdoings in Bollywood, why you are making a hue and cry and pointing fingers on the Bhojpuri film industry? " added Akshara.## The Bhojpuri film industry has been up in arms against Bollywood's nepotism since popular actor Sushant Singh Rajput died in mysterious circumstances in Mumbai which has unfolded many secrets about one of the largest and reputed film industries in the world. ## While stating about the contribution of the Bhojpuri industry to the nation, Akshara Singh said that this industry has given 2 MPs to the nation who got fame through hard work and dedication and not by doing the vulgar dance. The actress even accused that Bollywood has more vulgarity than the Bhojpuri film industry. ## Stay tuned...

Read Article
Nagarjuna Hosted Telugu Bigg Boss Season 4 Show Sets Record In Premiere Episode
2105 days ago
TV

Nagarjuna Hosted Telugu Bigg Boss Season 4 Show Sets Record In Premiere Episode

One of the biggest stars of the Telugu film industry, Nagarjuna Akkineni's popularity sour again as the superstar has created a new record in television ratings with the premiere of Bigg Boss 4 Telugu.## According to a report of the previous week by BARC, the ratings of the premiere episode of the Telugu reality show's 4th season on 6 September 2020 was 18.5, which is the highest among all seasons.## The show hit 20.6 TRP in Hyderabad while the viewership of the premiere also increased by 20 percent as compared to the last year. Nagarjuna took to his Twitter handle and thanked viewers for the record-breaking TRP. He tweeted, "Thank you for all the love!!!".## Thank you for all the love!!! pic.twitter.com/pV38cBy2jK— Nagarjuna Akkineni (@iamnagarjuna) September 17, 2020 ## Season 4 is the second season for the superstar Nagarjuna as a host in Telugu. He had also hosted the 3rd season. Ramya Krishnan appeared as a guest host in Season 3 for the sixth week. The first two seasons Jr NTR and Nani respectively. ## On the movie front, Nagarjuna will next be seen in Ayan Mukerji's upcoming directorial titled Brahmastra. In the film, he will be seen playing the role of an archaeologist. Brahmastra is being produced by Karan Johar under his home banner Dharma Productions that also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt in the leading roles. ## Stay tuned...

Read Article
Urmila Matondkar Finds Support After Kangana Ranaut's 'Soft Porn Star' Jibe
2105 days ago
Bollywood

Urmila Matondkar Finds Support After Kangana Ranaut's 'Soft Porn Star' Jibe

Actress, Urmila Matondkar has been receiving a lot of appreciation and acknowledgment for her sensible response to Kangana Ranaut after the later called Urmila Matondkar a 'soft porn star' during an interview with Times Now. ## "Even Urmila, she is a soft porn star. I know it's very blatant. But she isn't known for her acting for sure. What is she known for? For doing soft porn right? If she can get a ticket, why won't I get a ticket", Kangana said during an interview. ## After Kangana's interview, many celebs condemned her for disrespecting Urmila and lent their support to the Rangeela actress. ## Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha posted, "Just felt like saying this to one of the most beautiful, elegant, evocative, expressive actresses ever. Sending you love Urmila Matondkar."## Actress Swara Bhasker took to Twitter to post words of appreciation for Urmila, "Dear @UrmilaMatondkar ji, remembering ur outstanding performances in Masoom, Chamatkaar, Rangeela, Judaai, Daud, Satya, Bhoot, Kaun, Jungle, Pyaar Tuney Kya Kiya, Tehzeeb, Pinjar, Ek Hasina Thi… among others and have marvelled at your acting chops & brilliant dancing! Love u," Swara wrote.## Designer Farah Khan Ali posted, "Class does not rave and rant. It shines through. @UrmilaMatondkar #JayaBachchan @ReallySwara @taapsee @SonuSood @dreamgirlhema You guys Shine BRIGHT."## Harish Iyer, an activist, who engages in advocacy for a number of causes, including promoting the rights of LGBT community, also called out Kangana for her remarks.## "She is not a soft porn star, but what if she was also. What's so wrong in that. I'd rather be a soft porn star than a foul-mouthed disrespectful narcissist. The journeys are complex. The journey to the top is ridden with challenges. There are people who pull you down. But there are also people who believe in you and your craft. No one comes up only because of themselves. One ought to be grateful to those who contributed to the success," he wrote.## Stay tuned...

Read Article
Amitabh Bachchan's Jhund And Rajkummar Rao & Nushrat Bharucha Starrer Chhalaang May Release On OTT Platform
2105 days ago
Bollywood

Amitabh Bachchan's Jhund And Rajkummar Rao & Nushrat Bharucha Starrer Chhalaang May Release On OTT Platform

The over-the-top (OTT) platform, Amazon Prime Video has emerged as a winner during this time of coronavirus pandemic. The streaming giant has been able to bag some of the big Indian movies and seems to have there is no one to stop them anytime soon. ## As per the latest reports, the leading streaming platform has bagged Rajkummar Rao and Nushrat Bharucha's, Chhalaang along with Amitabh Bachchan and Sairat fame Akash Thosar and Rinku Rajguru starrer, Jhund that may premiere during the months of November and December 2020. ## Chhalaang is a social black comedy film directed by Hansal Mehta. The plot of this movie is set in a small town in the Uttar Pradesh state of India. This movie is jointly produced by Ajay Devgn, Luv Ranjan, Ankur Garg, and Bhushan Kumar under the banners of Ajay Devgn FFilms, Luv Films, and T-Series Films. ## The theatrical release of the movie has been postponed on multiple occasions due to various reasons. The last time film scheduled for release was on 12th June but due to the unpreceded covid-19 pandemic, it was postponed indefinitely. ## Also Read - Coolie No. 1 To Premiere On Amazon Prime Video During Diwali Weekend## On the other hand, Jhund is a biographical sports-drama film based on the life of Vijay Barse, the founder of NGO Slum Soccer. It is directed by Nagraj Manjule and produced by T-Series, Tandav Films Entertainment Pvt.Ltd, and Aatpaat Films. ## The movie stars, the legendary Amitabh Bachchan along with the Marathi blockbuster, Sairat fame Akash Thosar, and Rinku Rajguru in the prominant roles. Just like Chhalaang, Jhund has also been postponed many times with the last scheduled for release on the 8th of May 2020. ## Apart from the Bollywood movies like Gulabo Sitabo and Shakuntla Devi and most possibly Coolie No. 1, Amazon Prime Video had recently announced the global premiere of 5 non-Hindi films that were premiered during the months of June and July. ## Stay tuned...

Read Article
Coolie No. 1 To Premiere On Amazon Prime Video During Diwali Weekend
2105 days ago
Bollywood

Coolie No. 1 To Premiere On Amazon Prime Video During Diwali Weekend

Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan starrer upcoming movie, Coolie No 1 is all set to clash with Akshay Kumar's Laxmmi Bomb. As per the latest update on this comedy film, the makers are planning to release the film during the Diwali weekend and most probably on the 13th of November on Amazon Prime Video. Laxmi Bomb, however, will premiere on Disney+Hotstar on the 9th of November. ## With the covid-19 pandemic is around, filmmakers have been forced to take an OTT route due to uncertainty over the reopening of cinemas. However, the ongoing tensions in the film industry are all playing a major role in forcing them to take different platforms other than the theaters to release their films. ## According to a source quoted in Republic Bharat's report, before the film was about to get finalized with the streaming platform, Vashu Bhagnani had a long discussion with the heads of some of the national multiplex chains.## In the conversation, he requested them to give him a sizeable amount of advance or MG royalty and even asked for the remuneration of the threshold period of eight weeks from the date of a theatrical premiere for his film Coolie No. 1. However, in return to his plea, the multiplex chains expressed their helplessness in advancing money to Bhagnani or 'acquiring' his film on an MG royalty basis.## Coolie No 1 is an upcoming comedy film that is a remake of a 1995 film with the same name starring Govinda and Karisma Kapoor in the prominent roles. The latest version of the film is directed by David Dhawan and produced by Vashu Bhagnani who also teamed up for the original film. The film stars popular faces of the Hindi film industry including Varun Dhawan, Sara Ali Khan, Paresh Rawal, Shikha Talsania, and Javed Jaffrey.## Apart from Coolie No. 1, the Amazon Prime Video has also reportedly bagged Rajkummar Rao and Nushrat Bharucha's Chhalaang along with Amitabh Bachchan and Sairat fame Akash Thosar and Rinku Rajguru' Jhund that is a sports drama film.## Stay tuned...

Read Article
I Completely Support Ravi Kishan Ji's Remarks About Saving Youth From Drug Trafficking: Jaya Prada
2106 days ago
Bollywood

I Completely Support Ravi Kishan Ji's Remarks About Saving Youth From Drug Trafficking: Jaya Prada

Actress turned politician, Jaya Prada has lent her support to her fellow party member, Ravi Kishan for his remark on Bollywood in drugs-related allegations that have emerged against the film industry in the Sushant Singh Rajput investigations. ## "Drug addiction is in the film industry too. Several people have been apprehended. The NCB has been doing very good work. I urge the central government to take strict action against the culprits soon. Give them a befitting punishment and bring an end to this conspiracy by neighboring countries", BJP MP Ravi Kishan had said in Lok Sabha on Day One of parliament's monsoon session. ## A day after Ravi Kishan's speech, Jaya Bachchan had slammed him and Kangana Ranaut and come out in support of the industry saying that such statements were meant to divert attention from the state of the economy and unemployment. ## However, Ravi Kushan has got support from the former MP and current BJP member, Jaya Prada who said that the youth needs to be protected from the "problem of drug trafficking/addiction" and lent her full support to the Bhojpuri actor for his speech. ## "I completely support Ravi Kishan Ji's remarks about saving youth from the problem of drug trafficking/addiction. We need to raise our voice against the use of drugs & we need to save our youth. I think Jaya Bachchan Ji is doing politics over the issue", said Jaya Prada to ANI. ## Meanwhile, Mumbai Police has provided the additional security outside Jalsa, the Bachchans' iconic bungalow in Juhu, after Jaya Bachchan's parliament speech against what she called attempts to vilify the film industry. The police called it a precautionary measure amid vicious trolling of Jaya Bachchan on social media. ## Stay tuned...

Read Article
Prev Next