Have you heard? Teaming up for a thriller

It has been four years since Ajay Devgn and Neeraj Pandeyrsquos historical venture Chanakya was announced While the period drama hasnrsquot gone on floors yet news is that the actor and the filmmaker are teaming up for an edgeoftheseat thriller now It is also being said that Ajayrsquos and Neerajrsquos production houses could jointly produce the yetuntitled film Interestingly it is a twohero subject and the director is reportedly in talks with Ayushmann Khurrana for the parallel lead The actor is believed to have given his nod for the project even though he hasnrsquot inked the deal yet Sources claim that preproduction for the movie is underway and Neeraj is looking to begin filming in another couple of months with the first major schedule in Bhopal Additionally Anupam Kher who has worked with the director a number of times since Special 26 2013 has also been brought on board for a pivotal roleSearching fresh facesHaving earned laurels for Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui 2021 Abhishek Kapoor has begun working on his next directorial venture Instead of casting known names he is looking to launch new actors Not surprising as Gattu has previously launched new faces like Sushant Singh Rajput in Kai Po Che 2013 and Sara Ali Khan in Kedarnath 2018 Moreover he directed Farhan Akhtarrsquos acting debut Rock On 2008 and gave Rajkummar Rao and Amit Sadh their first commercial success in Kai Po CheAlso Read Have you heard Booking their prepBuddy bondingNot only Arjun Rampal but also his son Arik is bonding big time with Vidyut Jammwal Sharing a video of his son playing with his costar and producer Arjun wrote ldquoMy son has a new friend who he is mesmerised by Ab toh zaroor action hero banega Thank you Vidyut Jammwal for making him have such a blastrdquoSatish joins Kanganarsquos nextSatish Kaushik is the newest cast member of Kangana Ranautrsquos next directorial venture Emergency Sharing his look from the period drama on social media she wrote ldquoLast but not the leasthellip Presenting the powerhouse of talent Satish Kaushik ji as Jagjivan Ram in Emergency Popularly known as Babuji he was one of the most revered politicians in the Indian political historyrdquo Calling the former defence minister one of the most popular and revered leaders of his time Kangana reportedly said ldquoWhen Mrs Indira Gandhi refused his request of relaxing the Emergency he quit the Congress and there were some grave consequences for her For this role I wanted someone who has strength wit and sarcasm and Satish ji was the obvious choicerdquoAlso ReadHave you heard Abs you like itMissing brotherrsquos birthdayRanbir Kapoor turned a year older yesterday He brought in his 40th birthday at his Pali Hill home on Tuesday night in the company of family and close friends Apart from mom Neetu Kapoor and actorwife Alia Bhatt RK was joined by Karan Johar Ayan Mukerji Aditya Roy Kapur Shaheen Bhatt Akash Ambani and wife Shloka for the celebrations However cousins Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan were conspicuous by their absence Wonder why since Ranbir and Alia had attended Beborsquos 42nd birthday celebrations at her home only a week ago And more so since she was very much in town and spotted posing for pictures with actorhubby Saif Ali Khan Never mind if she wished Ranbir in a social media postCollaborating againIt appears that Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone might team up for a movie again At the FICCI Frames Fast Track recently the Gully Boy actor was asked if he was collaborating with his actorwife again Referring to their last outing together he said ldquoWersquore glad that the audience loved whatever little scenes we had together in 83 2021 So yes you will see me and Deepika together again very soon There is a surprise in storerdquo The two actors started dating when they collaborated on their first film together Goliyon Ki Raasleela RamLeela 2013 The only time they shared screen space after their marriage is 83 but they had limited scenes together in the sports drama Ranveer added ldquoI also want to work with her again to see how the dynamics are post marriage Besides she is a fantastic actor to work withrdquo The duo have worked together in four films so far including Bajirao Mastani 2015 and Padmaavat 2018Mahesh Babu bereavedWednesday was a day of immense sadness for the Ghattamaneni family Mahesh Babursquos mother and veteran Telugu actor Krishnarsquos wife Indira Devi passed away after a prolonged illness Aged 70 she was recently hospitalised in Hyderabad Venkatesh Rana Daggubati Vijay Deverakonda Adivi Sesh Trivikram Sukumar Allu Aravind and S Thaman from Tollywood visited Padmalaya to pay their last respects to Indira Devi Mahesh known to be deeply attached to his mother was heartbroken by her demise As a tribute to Indira Devi Jr NTR wrote on social media ldquoDeeply saddened by the passing away of Indira Devi Garu Deepest condolences to Krishna garu Mahesh anna and family in this time of griefrdquoMaking daddy proudYesterday Ram Charan completed 15 years in the entertainment industry since the release of his debut film Chirutha 2007 To mark the special occasion his actorfather Chiranjeevi took to social media to wish the RRR actor The megastar wrote ldquoOn reaching the 15 years milestone fondly reflecting on Ram Charanrsquos journey in films It is heartening how he has evolved as an actor from Chirutha to Magadheera from Rangasthalam to RRR and now to RC15 with director Shankar Supremely pleased at his passion body of work dedication and his innate urge to excel at what he does Proud of you my boy Herersquos to greater heights and greater glories that await you Go for it May the force be with yourdquo