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Ranveer Singh has ended his 12-year association with YRF’s talent management division

Uh oh, after Parineeti Chopra earlier this week, now Ranveer Singh has ended his association with YRF’s talent management division. Some sources claim that the parting was on an amicable note, as the actor and Aditya Chopra, the head honcho of the studio, share a great relationship, and will continue to collaborate creatively. But for now, the chapter of managing Ranveer as a talent has come to a close. This is shocking, since Ranveer was launched by Adi in his production Band Baaja Baaraat (2010), and mentored and guided to become the star he is today. More so, as the friendship between the Chopras and the Bhavnanis (Ranveer’s original surname) go back a long way, to the days of the late Yash Chopra. So, why would a protégé quit working with his mentor’s company? To know more, keep watching this space. Nonetheless, it’s very strange indeed. 

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Sequel talk

Shah Rukh Khan hopes that his upcoming offering Pathaan can be turned into a franchise. During a meet-and-greet with his fans on his birthday earlier this week, the actor said, “Aap log dua karo ki Pathaan ka sequel ban jaaye. I hope everybody likes it. All of us have worked hard on the film.” SRK added, “And for Deepika [Padukone], John [Abraham], [director] Siddharth Anand and Adi [producer Aditya Chopra],  I wish you all pray that the film is very good and it comes out with a second part, so we can start working on it.” When a fan asked SRK which of his films would he like to make a sequel of, the crowd echoed, “RA.One!” To that, the actor said, “If I can get someone younger and cooler to play G.One [his character on screen], then I’d surely love to make it.”

Kapoors’ new big deal

After selling her three-storeyed house in Juhu to her Roohi co-actor Rajkummar Rao and his wife Patralekhaa, for R44 crore, Janhvi Kapoor recently sealed another real estate deal. This time around, along with sister Khushi and producer-papa Boney Kapoor, she has bought a sprawling duplex in Bandra for R65 crore. Located on the first and second floors of a Pali Hill building, the swanky apartment measures nearly 6,500 sq ft and comes with five car parking lots. The highlight of the duplex is that it has an open garden and a swimming pool on the first floor. 

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Mama mia!

In recent years, it has become a trend for B-Town celebrities to shoot special pregnancy pictures. After Sonam K Ahuja earlier this year, it is Bipasha Basu now. Along with actor-husband Karan Singh Grover, she is set to welcome their bundle of joy next month. Sharing her glowing images on social media, Bips wrote, “Love yourself at all times. Love the body you live in.” Hubby Karan commented, “I love you at all times. I love the body you live in.” 

Ridhi’s big movie break

Even though the release of Tiger 3 has been deferred from Eid 2023 to next Diwali, the anticipation about it continues unabated. It is now learnt that Ridhi Dogra makes her big Bollywood debut in the Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif-starrer that reportedly features Emraan Hashmi as the antagonist. Ridhi, who has earned acclaim for her performance in TV shows Maryada and the web series Asur, plays a pivotal part in Maneesh Sharma’s directorial venture. Apparently, shooting for Tiger 3 has been completed, save for Shah Rukh Khan’s special role as Pathaan with Salman’s Tiger. 

New beginnings

Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal’s maiden production venture, Girls Will Be Girls, went on floors in Uttarakhand recently. The film, which has been in the news for earning several prestigious grants over the last few months, stars the Kerala State Award-winning actor, Kani Kusruti in the lead. Director Shuchi Talati’s coming-of-age story, set in the Himalayan foothills, also marks the debut of Preeti Panigrahi and Kesav Binoy Kiron, essaying parallel leads alongside Kani. Excited about the new beginning, Richa said, “I am grateful for these humble beginnings as I always wanted to get behind good quality indies. Shuchi and I have been friends since college and I am happy to be a part of her journey. I am confident she will make a good feature, which has huge international prospects.” Ali added, “We started this creators’ lab with the intent of backing new talent. Girls Will Be Girls is the apt first step for us in that respect.” 

Wedding planners?

Ever since Shahid Kapoor shared on Karan Johar’s chat show that a non-film announcement is expected from Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, there have been countless reports of their December wedding. Now, rumours are rife that the Shershaah jodi is scouting for suitable locations for their big day. Apparently, the couple has shortlisted an exclusive and expansive resort and spa in Chandigarh, for their shaadi. Incidentally, it’s the same venue where Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa took the saat pheras. Interestingly, Sid and Kiara had reportedly considered Goa as well, but let it pass owing to his big, fat Punjabi parivaar. 

Savouring the local flavour 

Parambrata Chatterjee, who recently wrapped up a schedule of his next, Notary, in Bhopal, has fallen in love with the city. So much so that he would go around soaking in the sights of the Madhya Pradesh capital whenever he got some time off shoot. “Apart from visiting the Taj-ul-Masjid in Bhopal, Param also went to pray at the Mahakaal temple in Ujjain,” says a source. He adds that the actor also indulged in the local Malwa cuisine during the schedule. 

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