Kiara Advani is reportedly set to collaborate with Saif Ali Khan for an upcoming supernatural thriller, which will be written and directed by filmmaker Kanika Dhillon. The reported project is currently in the scripting stage, with the makers developing the story while keeping the two actors in mind. The team is also reportedly looking at starting the shoot later this year.According to a report in Pinkvilla, the film has been in development for a considerable period, with Dhillon, Excel Entertainment and the writing team working on the story. A source close to the project told the portal, “Saif and Kiara…
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Hours spent waiting under the sun or rain are adding to the challenges faced by taxi operators during meter recalibration. Taxi operators are required to have their meters recalibrated when fares change, but the process can leave drivers waiting for long periods with limited shelter and basic facilities. The Fiji Zone Taxi Association have highlighted that female taxi drivers are particularly affected and want a proper venue where the process can be done safely and comfortably. The Fiji Zone Taxi Association Spokesperson, Mohammed Shameem, said female operators are facing difficult conditions while waiting for their meters to be recalibrated. “We…
Taxi drivers want the current four-cent fare increase to remain, saying it has helped them manage the rising cost of running their vehicles. But with the fare set to reduce from October, operators are concerned about how they will cope with their daily expenses. Government has acknowledged the benefit the higher fare has provided to operators but says the decision on taxi fares rests with the FCCC and its fare-setting formula. The Fiji Zone Taxi Association Spokesperson, Mohammed Shameem, said the four-cent increase has helped operators break even and continue their businesses. Shameem added that operators would prefer the four-cent…
History has already been made, but Navatu Secondary School Under-19 are not satisfied yet as they prepare for the Vodafone Fiji Secondary School Rugby Union Super Deans final against grade favorites, Lelean Memorial School. The Northern school booked its place in the decider with a 22-17 win over Ratu Kadavulevu School at Burkhurst Park last weekend. Team Captain and former Under 18 school boy, Timoci Kanawabu says the team’s belief remained strong despite having limited training gear and no regular ground to train on. “I had the privilege of being part of the Under 18 School Boys last year. I…
Filmmaker Mohit Suri has added a new luxury car to his collection, taking delivery of a Mercedes-Benz EQS electric sedan. Suri was recently photographed with the new black luxury EV during its delivery ceremony.The Mercedes-Benz EQS featured a traditional flower garland as part of the handover ritual, while its green registration plate highlighted the vehicle’s all-electric powertrain. Suri opted for a casual look for the occasion, wearing a printed T-shirt with relaxed denim and high-top sneakers as he posed with the car and its key fob. Mohit Suri opts for Mercedes-Benz’s flagship electric sedan The Mercedes-Benz EQS sits at the…
Ram Gopal Varma’s Police Company has started filming, but not without an interruption. Bollywood Hungama has learned that the production was halted for two hours on the first day of shooting on Monday following an intervention by the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) over the director’s previous pending dues. The shooting resumed only after outstanding dues amounting to Rs. 1.32 crore were cleared.“RGV owed over Rs. 1 crore to technicians and workers who worked on his Nagarjuna-starrer 2018 Telugu action film Officer. FWICE has been pursuing the matter with the filmmaker since 2017, yet the dues remained unpaid.…
Mukesh Khanna has spoken out against celebrity endorsements of Vimal Elaichi, calling out Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their association with the brand. The actor took to Instagram to share a video in which he questioned the practice of promoting elaichi advertisements that he claimed indirectly promote Vimal Pan Masala. His comments come amid reports of legal notices being issued by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in connection with such advertisements.In his video, Mukesh Khanna argued that prominent actors have a responsibility to consider the impact of the products and brands they endorse. He…
Prime Focus Studios founder and DNEG Global CEO Namit Malhotra is taking his ambitious two-part cinematic retelling of the Ramayana into a new dimension with a global partnership with CJ 4DPLEX. While Bollywood Hungama has already reported that Ramayana Part 1 will become the first Indian film to release in SCREENX worldwide, the latest development comes with exclusive comments from the key executives behind the collaboration.Speaking on the decision to take Ramayana into premium immersive formats, Malhotra said the film was conceived from the very beginning as a global theatrical experience. “From the outset, Ramayana was designed as a global…
Isha Koppikar recently addressed the label of ‘andhbhakt’ while speaking about her love for India and her belief in contributing towards the country’s progress. The actress made it clear that her devotion is not towards any political party but towards her nation. Her remarks have now received support from actress turned politician Kangana Ranaut, who responded to Isha’s video on social media.Isha shared the video on her Instagram handle on Tuesday, explaining why she does not shy away from calling herself a ‘bhakt’ or an ‘andhbhakt’ when it comes to her country. Kangana reacted to the post and highlighted instances…
A $40 million proposal to relocate Bunnings from Bunbury to Dalyellup has been knocked back by planning authorities, with a number of objections, including from builders Summit Homes, Scott Park and Dale Alcock Homes.