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Ever since the makers of The Matrix Resurrections released the film's first trailer online, social media has been abuzz with many marvelling at the comebacks of Keanu Reeves and Carrie Ann -Moss as Neo and Trinity respectively. In the trailer, actor Priyanka Chopra too had a blink-and-a-miss appearance, which piqued the interest of the fans. Many were quick to jump to the conclusion that PeeCee will be playing the role of Sati in the fourth instalment of the film franchise. Wondering if that’s the truth? Here’s the answer: The English posters of the film have tried to keep Priyanka Chopra's role under wraps, but the Korean poster confirmed that she is playing the role of Sati. The Instagram handle of Warner Brothers Korea on Monday shared the Korean counterpart posters of The Matrix Resurrections . While the images on the posters remained the same, some of the text appeared to be changed. Take a look: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Warner Bros. Kore

The recent launch of the Hindi translation of Vijay Singh’s critically acclaimed book Jaya Ganga sent me on a nostalgic trip. While attending the event at the French Ambassador's residence in New Delhi, I was suddenly reminded of watching the film adaptation of Jaya Ganga (directed by Singh himself) on television as a college student. The actress playing the part of Zehra had struck me with her elegance, grace, impeccable Urdu diction, and breathtaking classical dancing abilities. Seeing Zehra's face again on the book cover of the Hindi translation of Jaya Ganga immediately made me think of Smriti Mishra, the actress who essayed the character in the film. Also, I was a little surprised by her conspicuous absence at the launch. I recalled last seeing her in Dil Dosti Etc , which also starred Imaad Shah and Shreyas Talpade. The film came out about 14 years ago. A little research on my part confirmed that Mishra hadn’t done a feature film in over a decade. That's when my

Priyanka Chopra attended the British Fashion Awards 2021 with her husband Nick Jonas. The couple not just looked stylish but their chemistry left everyone impressed. The event took place at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. Nick later took to Instagram to give a shout-out to ‘star of the show’, his beautiful wife, as he shared photos featuring both of them. He captioned the post, "The star of the show. @priyankachopra @nicolasgerardin (sic)." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) The 39-year-old actor turned heads in a floral jumpsuit by Richard Quinn. Nick looked dapper in a suited-up look. After making a stylish red carpet entry hand-in-hand, the duo couldn't stop looking into each other's eyes while posing together. Check pictures: In a viral video from the event, Nick can be seen helping Priyanka with her overcoat train and spreading it around before she posed for photos. Recently, Priyanka Chopra created

In their 2017 debut mixtape 2 Ka Pahada, New Delhi duo Seedhe Maut ’s Encore ABJ and Calm delivered one of their most insightful lines, on the closing track ' Keh Chuka, Pt. 1 .' It goes: “ Vo darta tha ki kal ko nark me jaaye, toh shaitan ka chehra jaana pehchana na lage .” In a vox pop conducted to aid this feature, two different respondents quoted the same line by Encore ABJ as their favourite Seedhe Maut lyric. Vinayak Tripathi from Jaipur says, “If Encore didn't rap, but was a poet, I'd probably still be a fan. The guy doesn't even need the rhythm to impress me, just his words do the trick.” Raunak Agrawal, another listener from Jaipur, opines on the same ‘Keh Chuka, Pt 1’ lyrics and adds, “[I like] the sheer beauty in the craftsmanship, and the depth of the emotion.” Seedhe Maut have been releasing music since 2017, starting with the emphatic ‘ Seedhe Maut Anthem ’ in which they pitched their flag for all to see. They were undoubtedly pushed to explore a

What a columnfest this has been. Vir Das ’ six-minute Two Indias ‘poem’ has been written about more than any fragment of pop culture in recent times. It’s become a catchphrase, like ‘Chak De India’. Whether we agree or disagree, it’s seeped into the nation’s conscious and subconscious headspace. When former Lok Sabha speaker Meira Kumar says that there are two kinds of Hindus in the country, those who can enter temples and those who cannot, the statement has shades of what Vir said. While I’ve always insisted that bad writing should be made a non-bailable offence, I’ll make an exception here. A minister has banned Da s from performing in Madhya Pradesh; police complaints have been filed elsewhere. This means Vir can perform in Kennedy Centr e but not in Bharat Bhawan. Considering an average Vir Das world tour spans more than 20 countries in six continents, a fat amount of difference will make it to him. It’s still a pity though given that Bharat Bhawan is such a nice open-air venue. I

Music maestro AR Rahman on Monday said he was given a special tribute at the 43rd Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) for his contribution in the field of music. The acclaimed composer, who is one of the most globally popular Indian artists, is known for his musical prowess across different film industries like Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and Hollywood. Rahman, 54, took to Instagram to share the news about him receiving the honour at the film gala with his fans. “Thank you @cairofilms #ellapugazumiraivanukke,” he wrote, along with two pictures, one of himself at the festival and the other of the certificate, which read, ‘Special tribute certificate to the Indian composer A R Rahman for his creative contribution that span both cinema and music’. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ARR (@arrahman) In the past, Rahman has won numerous laurels including six National Film Awards, two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA Awar

Sony and Marvel Studios have given an early Christmas gift to Spidey fans . The third film in MCU’s Spider-Man franchise, No Way Home , will hit Indian theatres one day earlier now, on 16 December. No Way Home promises to be the biggest MCU film since 2019’s Avengers: Endgame . It deals with the multiverse, and the supervillains from earlier franchises led by Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, Doctor Octopus (Alfred Molina), Electro (Jamie Foxx), Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe), Sandman (Thomas Haden Church), and Lizard (Rhys Ifans) can be seen in the trailers. “We have some exciting news for all the Spider-Man & Marvel fans! Our favourite superhero will be swinging in one day earlier than the US! Catch #SpiderManNoWayHome on December 16 in English, Hindi, Tamil & Telugu," tweeted Sony Pictures India. We have some exciting news for all the Spider-Man & Marvel fans! Our favourite superhero will be swinging in one day earlier than the US! Catch #SpiderManNoWayHome on D

Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui on 28 November suggested that he may not do any more shows, after his scheduled show in Bengaluru was cancelled  amid protest by the Hindu right-wing outfits who alleged that the artist had hurt the Hindu sentiments in one of his shows. He was supposed to perform at the Good Shepherd Auditorium in Bengaluru Sunday. However, the Bengaluru Police asked the organisers to call off the show titled Dongri to Nowhere citing “law and order” issues. Planned shows in Mumbai and Gujarat over the last two months were also cancelled over threats of vandalism from members of the fringe outfit Bajrang Dal. Here’s all you need to know about the comedian: Who is Munawar Faruqui? Munawar Faruqui is an Indore-based stand-up comedian. The 30-year-old performer reportedly hails from Gujarat’s Junagadh. What is the recent controversy all about? Munawar Faruqui’s 12 shows got cancelled in two months over alleged threats of vandalism. Soon after his Bengaluru Police a

One of the most famous names in the Indian hip-hop fraternity, Dilin Nair a.k.a. Raftaar, recently gave his fans a treat by dropping a dance number -- Ghana Kasoota along with Bajre Da Sitta singer Rashmeet Kaur. “I have studied in Haryana for two years and have many friends from that area. Ghana Kasoota (totally awesome) is a common slang that they use and it stayed with me. Lyrics should resonate with people who are listening the song. The last two years have been quite taxing and trying for most people and with the onset of year-end festivities this month, I wanted to put out a track that is more celebratory and entertaining in spirit,” Raftaar says while talking about the inspiration behind making such a fun and upbeat number. For Raftaar, working with the Nadiyon Paar singer was an obvious choice. He feels no one else could have done it better than Rashmeet. He says, “There was no second thought. Rashmeet is versatile; she can sing in a coarse voice and then go into a more

The trailer of Kabir Khan's much-awaited movie 83 is finally out. The film stars Ranveer Singh as former captain Kapil Dev, and follows team India's victory at the 1983 Cricket World Cup The under 4-minute trailer opens with the commentator mentioning how the Indian cricket team must be recovering from the double thrashing they received from West Indies and Australia at India vs Zimbabwe 1983 match. What follows is the journey of how the underdogs overcome all odds to emerge as champions at the 1983 World Cup. Ranveer as Kapil Dev looks impressive and the sports drama seems to have all the elements of a hit written all over it. Watch trailer here: Even Kapil Dev gave a shoutout to the trailer and shared the same on his official Instagram handle. Alongside, he wrote in the caption, "The story of my team. #83Trailer in Hindi Out Now: 83 RELEASING IN CINEMAS ON 24TH DEC, 2021, in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. Also in 3D. #ThisIs83." View this

Director SS Rajamouli has announced the release date of the much-awaited trailer of his upcoming magnum opus RRR . Last week, Rajamouli travelled to Bengaluru, and Chennai to unveil the music video of Janani from the movie. He has also promised that there will be a grand pre-release event with the presence of the full cast and crew in multiple cities ahead of the film’s release. “DECEMBER 3rd… RRR Trailer Day…(sic),” he tweeted. Rajamouli has been touring across the country to promote the film, which is due in January next year. DECEMBER 3rd… RRR Trailer Day… #RRRTrailer #RRRTraileronDec3rd #RRRMovie pic.twitter.com/qAqk7Pi0Ra — rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) November 29, 2021 RRR , set in the 1920s, is said to be produced on a budget of Rs 350 crore. The fictional film is said to be inspired by Telugu freedom fighters Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem. The film's release days has shifted multiple times due to the lockdown but the makers finally zeroed down on 7 Janua

Action-dramas with heroes taking over the bad guys are a huge draw among the audience especially when the protagonist belongs to law enforcement. Salman Khan has played cop multiple times in films including  Dabangg,  and  Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai  in the recent past and the one he plays in his new release  Antim: The Final Truth  is quite close to his character in  Garv :  Pride and Honour , says Khan. The plot of the 2004 release action movie  Garv  revolved around the life of an honest and decorated police officer Arjun Shekhawat who in the larger part fights back corruption peacefully. Khan, who will be back on the big screen after about two years (his last theatrical release was  Dabangg  3) plays an honest sikh police officer Rajveer Singh in  Antim . “My character in  Antim  has a seriousness which is similar to my character in  Garv . Rajveer Singh is also very noble. He is rugged but he is not shouting or yelling. He is focused on what he wants to achieve. He is a no-non

The makers of Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani starring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh have finally announced the release date of the film. Taking to Instagram on Monday afternoon, ace filmmaker Karan Johar shared the good news and informed that the film will release on 10 February, 2023 in theatres. Alongside the first BTS video, Johar wrote in the caption, "After 7 long years, it gives me such joy and gratitude to be here and announcing that my next #RockyAurRaniKiPremKahani, a love story at its heart with the soul of family values - is releasing on 10th February, 2023. See you in cinemas with an abundance of entertainment that we are getting ready for you!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) The movie also stars veteran actors Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi. The makers had earlier said the film will be released in 2022. Alia also shared the same and wrote, "Loading it up with music, dance, an ensemble cast,

Ajay Devgn directorial MayDay is now titled Runway 34. On Monday, the actor shared first looks of Amitabh Bachchan, Rakul Preet Singh and himself on his social media platforms. “MayDay is now Runway 34. A high-octane thriller inspired by true events that is special to me, for reasons more than one,” he wrote, announcing that the film will be releasing on April 29, 2022. Ajay also shared that the film is “inspired by true events.” In a short note, Ajay also revealed what “drew me to this movie like a magnet.” MayDay is now Runway 34. A high-octane thriller inspired by true events that is special to me, for reasons more than one! #Runway34 - Landing on Eid, April 29, 2022, as promised 🙏 @SrBachchan @Rakulpreet @bomanirani @CarryMinati @aakanksha_s30 @angira_dhar @ADFFilms pic.twitter.com/X0DNuQNewx — Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) November 29, 2021 Runway 34 marks Devgn's third directorial, after “U Me Aur Hum” in 2008 and “Shivaay” in 2016. The team commenced shooting la

Tumbbad director Anand Gandhi, who is well known for making films on offbeat topics, has announced his next venture titled The Future of Living - Terra , a one-minute reel format short film. Taking to his social media to announce his brainchild, the filmmaker revealed the mighty poster of the film, featuring an astronaut walking on red soil. In the caption, he wrote, "From Mars to Earth. From barren lands to regenerative cities. The future of human civilisation is #IntheMaking. Tune into Instagram's Cinema Reels Film (a 1 Minute short) - Terra directed by me. Coming Soon on Voot Instagram and Voot." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anand Gandhi (@memewala) The post was flooded with likes and comments. The poster features an astronaut walking on what looks like the red crust of Mars, with his back facing the sun. Soon after, admiration started pouring in for Anand with fans and audience expressing their excitement. The film spins the concept o

Parasite ,  BLACKPINK,   BTS ,  Squid Game ... South Korean content is bigger than ever all across the globe. From beauty products to fashion, food to movies, TV series, and music, Korean culture is rapidly being embraced on a global scale. Through 'Hallyu,' or  the Korean wave , Korean pop is influencing cultures globally, and at the centre of it all is  K-pop . Fans are hooked to the groovy music, catchy lyrics, perfect choreography, and extremely fashionable band members who underline the genre. When we talk about Korean music, we are most familiar with K-pop bands like BTS, BLACKPINK, EXO, and Red Velvet. K-Pop is perhaps the only music genre which has most effectively transcended the language barrier to conquer the West. Recently, BTS performed in front of their fans  in Los Angeles . After over two years, the septet comprising RM, Jin, Suga, Jungkook, J-Hope, Jimin, and V left the ARMY wanting more. It has been a thrilling year for BTS, as they achieved new milestones,

Last week, musical force of nature  Adele  added to her ever-increasing list of grand achievements with the release of her new album  30 . Apart from the impressive  sales figures  and her getting Spotify to  unshuffle  its plays, there was one milestone that slipped somewhat under the radar: lead single ' Easy On Me'   became  the first song to scale a combination of  Billboard ’s pop, rock, hip-hop, and country charts, as a result of which Adele tied Mariah Carey by appearing on as many as 17 of the publications’ different airplay surveys. (There are 25 in total.) The list, in alphabetical order, comprises Adult Alternative, Adult Contemporary, Adult Pop, Adult R&B, Alternative, Country, Dance/Mix Show, Latin, Latin Pop, Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop, Pop, R&B/Hip-Hop, Rhythmic, Rock & Alternative, Smooth Jazz, Tropical, and the all-genre Radio Songs. The charts she has not graced yet are Christian, Christian AC, Gospel, Holiday (aka Christmas songs), Latin Rhythm,