Have you heard? Kartik Aaryan's 'Captain India' on hold

Hansal Mehta and Kartik Aaryan

Talk in tinsel town is that Kartik Aaryan's next, Captain India, with director Hansal Mehta has been put on the back-burner. This development is not linked to the plagiarism allegations that dogged the action drama last year. Reportedly, Operation Yemen producer Subhash Kale had accused Captain India's makers of basing their film on the same subject, Operation Raahat, in which Indians were evacuated during the 2015 military intervention by Saudi Arabia. Apparently, both Kartik and Hansal are busy with commitments. The actor, who has Shehzada lined up for release in February, and is yet to wrap up Satyaprem Ki Katha, is slated to begin his film with Kabir Khan soon. Meanwhile, Hansal, who is readying his film with Kareena Kapoor Khan for release, also has Scam 2003, and other projects, in his kitty. Due to their busy date diaries, Captain India has been put on hold.

For you, not for you?

Alia Bhatt's mother and veteran actor Soni Razdan shared a video featuring her favourite memories of 2022. One among them was Ranbir Kapoor's proposal for Bhatt. The actors tied the knot last year. The picture was shared months after the duo embraced parenthood. While fans of the duo relished the moment, Razdan, eventually deleted it.

Still here

Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani seem undeterred by the debacle of their horror comedy, Phone Bhoot, which starred Katrina Kaif, Ishaan Khatter and Siddhanth Chaturvedi. The duo's new spooky offering is already on the floors. Helmed by Raghav Dhar, the series stars Surveen Chawla, Prajakta Koli, and Priya Bapat. Reportedly, the show will have multiple seasons. Titled Unseen, the horror series "has an eerie narrative full of jump-scary moments that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats".

Mind it, Pathaan

In the wake of the controversy over the song, Besharam rang, from Pathaan, the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) has advised the film's makers to implement changes in the song starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. While asserting that Pathaan "went through the due and thorough examination process as per the board's guidelines," CBFC chairperson Prasoon Joshi said in statement that "the CBFC is always committed to finding the right balance between creative expression and sensibility of the audience and believe that we can always find solution through meaningful dialogue between all stakeholders." He added, "Whilst the process is getting duly followed and implemented, I must reiterate that our culture and faith is glorious, intricate and nuanced. And we have to be careful that it does not get defined by trivia which takes the focus away from the real and the true [depiction]."

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Anant, Radhika are engaged

Nita and Mukesh Ambani's son Anant, and Shaila and Viren Merchant's daughter Radhika got engaged at Srinathji temple in Nathdwara, Rajasthan, yesterday. The roka ceremony was attended by both families and their close friends. Apart from seeking Lord Shrinathji's blessings for their upcoming union, the young couple also participated in the traditional Raj-bhog-shringaar ceremony at the temple. The families and friends got together to celebrate the happy occasion later in the evening. Anant and Radhika have known each other for a few years and yesterday's ceremony commences the formal journey of their marriage in the coming months. Both families sought the blessings and good wishes of everyone for the young couple as they start their journey of togetherness. After completing his studies from Brown University in the USA, Anant served at Reliance industries in various capacities, including as a member on the Boards of Jio Platforms and Reliance Retail Ventures. He currently leads the energy business of RIL. Radhika, a graduate of New York University, presently serves as a Director on the Board of Encore Healthcare.

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Hoping for a better 2023

Though her Bollywood debut, Samrat Prithviraj starring Akshay Kumar, didn't exactly emerge to be a box-office hit, Manushi Chhillar considers 2022 a special year. The former Miss World, who has wrapped up Tehran with John Abraham, and a yet-untitled film with Vicky Kaushal, has reportedly signed a big project that also releases next year. Looking back at the year gone by, she says, "I am only feeling happy and content. In totality, it was a great year, and I only hope that 2023 is bigger and better. I am excited for what is to come next."

Not just horsing around

While most folk from tinsel town are in holiday mood, Sikandar Kher opted to begin preparing for his next assignment. The actor, who earned praise for making an impact with his bit-sized performance in Monica O My Darling, is taking horse-riding lessons daily at the Mahalaxmi Race Course. However, he is being very secretive about his new role, and is not even sharing any information relating to it with his team. We hear, his team cannot even confirm if the lessons are part of his prep for a movie or a web show. mid-day has it that he has signed up for an action drama that is slated to go on floors next year. And since it features a few scenes of the Sooryavanshi actor on a horse-back, he opted to make the most of his time by enrolling for riding lessons. Like they say, it is better to be prepared. No?