BY SUNIT JANGIR

Emraan Hashmi recalls how working in Oscar-winner, Danis Tanovics' film 'Tigers' changed him as an actor and took his image beyond being a commercial hero in Bollywood. ## "Tigers gave me the opportunity to experiment with my acting capabilities and discover an unbeaten path to prove my mettle. It was an immersive experience to be a part of a project where the cast and crew are from two different worlds, and putting up a great film for the rightful cause", he said. ## Working with Tanovic, whose 2001 Bosnian film 'No Man's Land' won the Best Foreign Film Oscar, Emraan said that the director helped him polish his craft and gain new perspectives. He is happy that over the years, the movie has garnered a good response in the international festival circuit.## The story of the film is based on true events, and it casts Emraan as a Pakistani medical representative who discovers his multinational employers' baby food is killing hundreds of children.## The film released in 2018 and the actor said working on the project changed his perspective. "I believe that niche cinema has a greater capacity to polish you as an artist as well as a human. I absolutely love doing massy films and full-on entertainers but I would like to strike a balance between the two", Emraan said.## "Lately whatever projects that have been offered to me were out of the box. Tigers was one such film that gave me a broader perspective of my craft. We were telling a story that was bigger than us and such stories define your career", the actor added about the film that had its small-screen premiere on &pictures.## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Actor Harshvardhan Kapoor got a chance to share screen space with his father Anil Kapoor in the new film AK Vs AK, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.## Harsh Varrdhan plays a fictionalized hyperactive version of himself in Vikramaditya Motwane's film that stars Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap as versions of their real selves in a fictional story.## "I'm thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with Vikramaditya Motwane again. who is one of the finest filmmakers we have, the scenes we shot were completely crazy and a lot of fun", Harsh said.## "It was great working with dad and Anurag for the first time and I got to learn a lot from them. I felt very comfortable with Vikram's vision and improvised a lot of my lines which was a blast!", he added. ## AK Vs AK also has cameos by Anil Kapoor's daughter Sonam and brother Boney Kapoor as themselves in the film, which released on December 24 on the streaming platform, Netflix. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

It was recently revealed that Bollywood superstar, Hrithik Roshan has been approached by Disney+Hotstar to play the lead role in the Hindi adaptation of the British TV series, "The Night Manager". Now, as per the latest development, the superstar has signed the show and will begin the shooting for it in March next year. ## According to the reports, Hrithik has signed on the dotted line and will kick it off almost after two years of his last release, War. The Night Manager will see him playing the role of a luxury hotel night manager and former Indian soldier who is recruited by a government agent to infiltrate the inner circle of a ruthless arms dealer.## As reported, Hrithik is apparently being paid a whopping 75 crores for what would be his debut on the OTT platform. The show is reportedly being planned on a large scale and will be as stylish as the original that starred Tom Hiddleston, who is widely known for playing supervillain Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies. ## Marathi film, Chumbak director, Sandeep Modi, who also co-directed Sushmita Sen starrer "Aarya" with Ram Madhvani earlier this year, is on board to helm the OTT debut series of Hrithik. Modi will start the pre-production for this project after finishing the work on the second season of Aarya. ## Meanwhile, on the other hand, Hrithik Roshan has also reportedly been approached to star in the Hindi remake of Vijay Sethupathi and R Madhavan starrer Tamil movie, Vikram Vedha that will go on floors in the second half of next year. If everything goes as plan, he will be seen playing a gangster against a righteous police officer which will be played by Saif Ali Khan. ## Read More Here - Hrithik Roshan And Saif Ali Khan On Board To Star In The Hindi Remake Of Tamil Blockbuster 'Vikram Vedha' ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

For the first time, Bollywood livewire Ranveer Singh and Sout India superstar Mahesh Babu have collaborated for an ad shoot, and now, both can't stop praising each other. While Ranveer calls Mahesh Babu one of the finest gentlemen he has worked with, the Telugu actor reciprocated saying the feeling was mutual. ## Taking to Instagram, the Gully Boy actor shared a BTS photo with Mahesh Babu in which they can be seen dressed ruggedly and having a conversation. "One of the finest gentlemen I have had the privilege to collaborate with. Our interactions are always enriching. Love & Respect to big brother Mahesh Garu ❤️🙏🏽 @urstrulymahesh", Ranveer wrote. ## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ranveer Singh (@ranveersingh) ## Mahesh Babu, too, had a word of praise for Ranveer on Instagram stories. "It was great working with you brother @ranveersingh. The feeling is mutual", he wrote. ## Meanwhile, on the work front, Ranveer Singh will next star in "83", as the iconic Kapil Dev, who captained India's first-ever cricket World Cup victory campaign in 1983. The actor will also reprise his role of Sangram Bhalerao 'Simmba' in Shetty's upcoming cop action drama, "Sooryavanshi", which stars Akshay Kumar as ATS officer Veer Sooryavanshi.## Later, he reunites with Shetty to adapt Shakespearean comedy for the Bollywood screen. Titled "Cirkus", their new collaboration is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play "The Comedy Of Errors", with Ranveer essaying a double role.## On the other hand, Mahesh Babu is preparing to start shooting for his film "Sarkaru Vaari Paata. He has also produced the upcoming film "Major", inspired by 26/11 martyr, Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan. The film stars Adivi Sesh in the title role.## Stay tuned...

BY JITU JANGIR

Kevin Owens appears to be well-content even after losing two straight matches against The Head Of The Table Roman Reigns.## Tonight's SmackDown kicked off saw Kevin Owens lose another match to Roman Reigns in a Steel Cage match for the Universal Title. In the wake of their Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match at WWE TLC, Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens went to war in a Universal Championship Steel Cage showdown that kicked off SmackDown.## Owens took to his Twitter and wrote, "I gave it my all at TLC, gave it my all in the cage and I will keep doing so until there's nothing left. Fight hard enough for long enough and something good has to happen. Right now, I'm right where I belong and I couldn't be happier. From my family to yours, Happy Holidays!"## As noted, the match which was pre-tapped on December 22, ended in a controversial fashion after Jey Uso handcuffed Owens to the side of the cage, This allowed Reigns to move over his restrained foe with a smile and walk out the door to defeat KO in a Universal Championship Steel Cage Match for the ages.## I gave it my all at TLC, gave it my all in the cage and I will keep doing so until there’s nothing left.Fight hard enough for long enough and something good has to happen.Right now, I’m right where I belong and I couldn’t be happier.From my family to yours,Happy Holidays! pic.twitter.com/DEg6MhBzR3— Kevin (@FightOwensFight) December 26, 2020 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Actress Janhvi Kapoor who played the title role in the biopic Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl earlier this year, says the film helped her understand herself better as an actress.## "Through this film, I've understood myself better as an actor. It's given me a different sense of confidence and, maybe it's because of the impact Gunjan madam's story and resilience has had on me. I have learned to enjoy the process of growth", the actress said.## "I have always wanted to do memorable work and touch people's lives because I know how much cinema has touched my life. I hope I can do that", added Janhvi. ## The film directed by Sharan Sharma is based on the life story of Gunjan Saxena, the first Indian female Air Force pilots in combat, who was part of the Kargil War in 1999.## The biopic also features Pankaj Tripathi, Angad Bedi, Manav Vij, and Vineet Kumar Singh and was premiered on the streaming platform, Netflix on August 12, escaping theatrical release duo to the covid-19 pandemic. The movie is scheduled for television premiere on Zee Cinema.## Stay tuned...

BY JITU JANGIR

The annual event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, January 31.## Thirty male Superstars will fight for the opportunity at sports-entertainment immortality when the 2021 Men’s Royal Rumble Match streams live on the award-winning WWE Network on Sunday, Jan. 31 at 7 ET/4 PT.## The winner of the massive fight will go on to challenge for a World Championship at WrestleMania. On the special Christmas edition of SmackDown, Daniel Bryan become the first Superstar to officially declare that he will enter the 2021 Men’s Royal Rumble Match.## As we know Royal Rumble is produced every January since 1988 by the professional wrestling promotion WWE. It is named after the Royal Rumble match, a battle royal whose participants enter at timed intervals.## Here Is the Full List Of Royal Rumble 2021 entrants No.ParticipantEntry No 1. Daniel Bryan 17 2. Bobby Lashley 22 3. AJ Styles 25 4. Randy Orton 1 5. Otis 20 6. The Miz 15 7. Carlito 8 8. Cesaro 28 9. Jeff Hardy 5 10. Sami Zyan 3 11. Dolph Ziggler 6 12. Nakamura 7 13. John Morrison 11 14. Sheamus 27 15. Mustafa Ali 4 16. Edge 2 17. King Corbin 19 18. Rey Mysterio 26 19. Dominik Mysterio 21 20. Braun Strowman 30 21. Intercontinental Champion Big E 10 22. Seth Rollins 29 23. Kane 18 24. Riddle 16 25. The Hurricane 23 26. Christian 24 27. Braun Strowman 30 28. Damian Priest 14 29. Elias 13 30. Ricochet 12 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates...

BY JITU JANGIR

Big E is now the current WWE Intercontinental Champion in his second reign.## Tonight's Christmas Special edition of SmackDow saw a Lumberjack Match for the Intercontinental Championship between Sami Zayn and Big E. At the closing moment, Big E defeated defending champion Zayn to win the Intercontinental Championship for the second time (aired December 25).## As noted, The original trapped On December 22, 2020. With Superstars surrounding all four sides of the ring in order to keep the competitors in the squared circle throughout the matchup. Elsewhere, Many WWE Superstars reacted to Big E winning the Title via Social Media.## ☺️👏 https://t.co/d679unosa7— Billie Kay (@BillieKayWWE) December 26, 2020 ## Yesssssssss @WWEBigE is the new IC Champ!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/vqNqgL9vHz— Renee Paquette (@ReneePaquette) December 26, 2020 ## 👏👏👏👏👏— NattieByNature (@NatbyNature) December 26, 2020 ## HELLLLLLLL YEAAAAAAAAA @WWEBigE is the NEWWWW W-W-E inter-conti-nental CHAMPIONNNNNNN(Sidenote - @WWEApollo is fast AF) pic.twitter.com/CfRg2Ii4oI— Austin #Creed4G4 - Future King of The Ring (@AustinCreedWins) December 26, 2020 ## I love @WWEBigE— DRAKE MAVERICK (@WWEMaverick) December 26, 2020 ## Tomorrow begins my quest to get to the bottom of the INJUSTICE that was carried out against me on #Smackdown. That was crap! This is not over! This will not stand!But, for tonight, if you want to make me feel better go donate here:https://t.co/t4RdChDwIW pic.twitter.com/47h0uC85Ut— Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) December 26, 2020 ## Big E's WWE record: Since arriving on the main roster in 2012, he has become a two-time Intercontinental Champion, two-time Raw Tag Team Champion, and six-time SmackDown Tag Team Champion. As a part of The New Day, he holds the record for the longest tag team championship reign in WWE history at 483 days.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates...

BY JITU JANGIR

Most of the WWE SmackDown roster walked down to spect the match from ringside. Big E kicked off the match with this entrance as multiple Superstars were circling the ring. The music hit as Sami Zayn out next.## We're ready. The Lumberjacks are ready. the WWE Universe is ready. LET'S DO THIS THING! #SmackDown #ICTitle @SamiZayn @WWEBigE pic.twitter.com/JtikBNC8hN— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2020 ## The Bell rang as Big E with a big elbow to kick off the match, meanwhile, Sami ducked Big E out of the ring. Big E was brutally assaulted by Robert Roode and more.## They ducked Big E back to the ring, Big E fought back, but once again he was attacked by Robert Roode and Baron Corbin's two Sidekicks. Big E looked to have support from The Street Profits, but they didn't do so at first.## DENIED#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/QdN55G4ZNS— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) December 26, 2020 ## Back from the commercial break as Big E fired back with Belly-to-belly followed by some more strikes. Big E looked for the Big Ending, but Sami rolled out of the ring, Superstars from ringside ducked him back to the ring.## The Lumberjacks could stay neutral for only so long...#ICTitle #SmackDown @WWEBigE @SamiZayn pic.twitter.com/n1QmCANtsA— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2020 ## Sami Zayn nearly escaped with the victory when he poked in Big E's eye. Sami Zayn went all over the top with Big E. A massive Powerbomb for Sami Zayn, he went up to the top rope for the cover but kicked out at two.## PLANTED!#SmackDown #ICTitle @WWEBigE @SamiZayn pic.twitter.com/VTROwQHJN2— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2020 ## For the second time, Sami Zyan tried to march his way out of the arena, but Apollo Crews stopped and dragged him back to the ring. At the final moment, Big E with a Splash followed by a Big Ending for the cover to win the match.## Oh no, @SamiZayn...You can't leave this #ICTitle match 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 easily. 😂 😂😂 #SmackDown @WWEBigE pic.twitter.com/EfiX4nukc8— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2020 ## Winner: Big E, via pinfall and the new IC Champion.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates...

BY JITU JANGIR

In a backstage interview with Kayla Braxton, Daniel Bryan announced that he is officially taking part in his year's Royal Rumble Match and will pit as the first entrant.## WWE Royal Rumble 2021 is set to take place on January 31, 2021. It will be the thirty-Fourth event promoted under the Royal Rumble chronology.## As we know Royal Rumble is produced every January since 1988 by the professional wrestling promotion WWE. It is named after the Royal Rumble match, a battle royal whose participants enter at timed intervals. In the Royal Rumble, Both the men's and women's matches generally feature 30 wrestlers. Traditionally, the winner of the match earns a world championship match at that year's WrestleMania.## .@WWEDanielBryan has declared himself the FIRST entrant in the 2021 #RoyalRumble Match! But will @SamiZayn, sorry, karma get to him first? 🤔 #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/B4DsylnbFD— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2020 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates...

BY JITU JANGIR

Kicking off the show was a Steel Cage Match between Roman Reigns(w/ Paul Heyman) and Kevin Owens for the Universal Title.## Roman Reigns got into the ring and waited for Kevin Owens to coming. The music hit as Kevin Owens made his way into the ring. Kevin Owens closed the door as the match started.## .@FightOwensFight made @WWERomanReigns VERY angry, and The #UniversalChampion wants #KO to pay for his actions... in 𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒆𝒍! #SmackDown #SteelCage @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/ZNzXGQ9KoH— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2020 ## Roman Reigns went all over Kevin Owens as the bell rang, Roman Reigns unleashes Kevin Owens against the fence, went for the Superman punch, Kevin Owens ducked and had DDT to take down Roman Reigns.## Jey @WWEUsos' allegiance to @WWERomanReigns is strong, and the 𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙘𝙪𝙛𝙛𝙨 on @FightOwensFight are even stronger. #SteelCage #SmackDown @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/DAW9cfCjjh— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2020 ## Kevin Owens was fired up, Roman tested the fence for the first time in the match, Kevin Owens with Sanctum, Kevin Owens with multiple shots in the cornor followed by a Cannonball for the cover, but kicked out at two. Kevin Owens looked to have Pop-up Powerbomb, but Roman Reigns was able to shift his weight to take Kevin Owens down. Kevin Owens fought back, he went up to the top rope for the Frog Splash and then covered him almost, but kicked out at two.## Back from the commercial break as Roman Reigns with a Sit-out Powerbomb for the cover, but kicked out at two. Roman Reigns unleased Kevin Owens over and over again. ## Kevin Owens kept coming as Roman Reigns gets his hands on Kevin Owens, but this time Kevin Owens with Pop-up Powerbomb for the cover, but kicked out at two.## Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens went up to the top of the ring post, Roman Reigns looked for a Superplex, but Kevin Owens blocked the ways and instead had Fisherman Buster for the cover, but Roman Reigns was still able to kick out at two and a half.## Kevin Owens and Roman Reigns both back to their feet, Kevin Owens looked for Stunner, but Roman Sent him upward and had a massive Superman punch for the cover, but kicked out at two.## Roman Reigns meanwhile had Gulliton lock, but Kevin Owens somehow got out of it. Back from the commercial break as Kevin Owens tried to climb out of the cage, Roman Reigns also followed him.## At first, Kevin Owens was able to send Roman Reigns downwards, but once again he got Kevin Owens' back, Kevin Owens a Superkick to take down Roman Reigns and had a Jump, but this time Roman Reigns kept his knees up to cause the destruction and then followed up a Spear for the cover but kicked out at two.## It was a Head-scratching moment for Roman Reigns as Kevin Owens kicked out, the door was opened up, Roman Reigns on his way to the door, but stopped by Kevin Owens, meanwhile, Roman Reigns was aid off by Jey Uso, at First Kevin Owens was able to avoid Jey Uso and had a massive Stunner to Roman Reigns who tried to get in his ways.## Jey Uso again with the distraction, this time Jey Uso handcuffed Kevin Owens with the cage and Roman Reigns was able to walk out as the champion once again.## Jey Uso just gave his cousin the greatest Christmas gift ever.And Still your Universal Champion: @WWERomanReigns w/ @HeymanHustle! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/k7gYCZLsBK— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) December 26, 2020 ## Winner: Roman Reigns, by exiting the door with both feet hitting the floor.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates...

BY JITU JANGIR

WWE's both main roster shows are enormously different to the way Triple H and his crew record and produce NXT, according to Dave Meltzer in the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter.## The latest from Wrestling Observer Newsletter noted that while RAW and SmackDown are important for "last-day rewrites and driving the writing team crazy," NXT is being written and maintained with everlasting storylines in mind and there are "almost never late changes" on the day of the show.## It barely happened that NXT had to change the script at the last minute. If happened then happened due to talent being pulled as a result of COVID-19 or other reasons, added Meltzer.## It's was also reported by Wrestling Inc., that WWE has been planning to create a new NXT show, which would apparently be an NXT minor leagues system.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates...