EXCLUSIVE SCOOP: Amitabh Bachchan charges Rs. 21 crore for Prabhas and Deepika Padukone's next

Bollywood Hungama was FIRST to reveal that Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan are collaborating on director Nag Ashwin’s upcoming futuristic action thriller, which will be made on a never seen before scale with a production budget that’s run in 100’s of crore. We have now discovered that the Big B of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan has charged an astronomical amount to come on board the film.

“Amitabh Bachchan often charges a premium rate to work down south, and he has continued this trend with Nag Ashwin’s next too. His character is more of the one that’s central to the narrative involving lots of action, and given the magnitude of the film and impact of his role, Big B charged Rs. 21 crore to be a part of the film,” a source told Bollywood Hungama, adding further that, the producers didn’t want to miss out on the change to work with the biggest star of Hindi cinema, and without any ado, decided on paying him the demanded amount.

The film is expected to go on the floors sometime next year for a 2023 release. Before moving on to the Nag Ashwin film, Amitabh Bachchan will be seen in Brahmastra alongside Ranbir Kapoor and MayDay with Ajay Devgn. He is also doing Deadly with Vikas Bahl, which will be produced by Balaji Motion Pictures. “Sr. Bachchan follows a variable fee structure depending on the script and appeal. Bigger the film, bigger will be his pay cheque. His pattern of financial commitment is always to make sure that a small film doesn’t go over budget due to his acting fees,” a trade source told Bollywood Hungama.

Also Read: Amitabh Bachchan will feature in a full length role in Prabhas and Deepika Padukone starrer film

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Urmila Matondkar joins Shiv Sena

Urmila Matondkar is one of the finest actresses of her time and her recent interviews on the silver jubilee of Rangeela’s release went quite viral where she discussed the media's culture back in the day in detail. Apart from that, she has also been called out by Kangana Ranaut with some irksome names for voicing her opinion on issues in the country. The actress had recently joined Congress during the last elections.

As per the reports, the Rangeela actress has now joined Shiv Sena, which happens to be the ruling political party in the state currently. With Uddhav Thackeray as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Urmila is the latest addition to the Shiv Sena family. Urmila is one of the few actresses who do not sugar coat their words and keep their opinions as it is.

As of now, there have been no comments from the actress’ end on the news.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Saroj Khan felt Urmila Matondkar deserved the choreographer’s credit in Rangeela, Urmila reveals why

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Lillete Dubey to join Karan Singh Grover and Surbhi Jyoti in Qubool Hai 2.0

Lillete Dubey is the newest member to join Karan Singh Grover and Surbhi Jyoti on the sets of the refreshed season of Qubool hai. The 66-year-old thespian and actress who used the lockdown for reflective thinking and distanced herself from social media will be portraying the character of Nilofer in the upcoming web-series. She will bring her magic to the smart screen in an enigmatic role as she unfurls some pivotal twists in the storyline. The timeless beauty was spotted doing a photoshoot with the ensemble cast today.

The 10-episode romantic drama, titled Qubool Hai 2.0, will be centered around the lead couple Asad Ahmed Khan and Zoya Farooqui but will have a new premise. It is being produced by Mrinal Abhigyan Jha under the banner MAJ Productions and is slated to release by early 2021.  Scheduled for a launch of Zee5 it will be fun to take viewers down memory lane and bring back the cult show in an all-new avatar.

Now let's just wait and watch if the snooping, suspicious and spiteful Nilofer turns out to be a thorn in the flesh of Asad and Zoya!

Also Read: Surbhi Jyoti looks like a vision in white in these sun-kissed pictures

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Sonu Sood's next mission: Knee replacement for the aged

No doubt Sonu Sood is the Indian of the year 2020. And here’s why: he genuinely cares for the needy and the distressed. Sonu’s next big project is to facilitate optimum knee-replacement surgeries among the aged, as he feels that is one neglected area of medical attention.

Says Sonu, “It is felt that the aged don’t need medical attention unless it’s a life-threatening illness. People tell me, ‘Why concentrate on knee replacement for the old when you can use the same resources for heart operations of babies?’. But my logic is simple: your parents taught you to walk when you were a toddler, now it’s your turn to make sure they can walk.”

Sonu feels the aged are often to blame for their plight. “It’s not as though all children are insensitive to their parents’ needs. They do come forward to offer knee surgery when their parents need it. Often it is the parents who dissuade their children from using money for their surgery. The children ask a few times and then use the money for other needs. That’s how the aged are neglected. I want to optimize knee surgery for the aged. They shouldn’t feel they are a useless neglected part of our society. In 2021, I want to make knee-transplant surgery my priority.”

Also Read: Sonu Sood’s cyclist fan airlifted from Varanasi with his cycle

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Bigg Boss 14’s Pavitra Punia’s husband Sumit Maheswari says she cheated on him FOUR times

Pavitra Punia is the latest contestant to exit the Bigg Boss 14 house and her husband Sumit -Maheshwari opened up about her extra-marital affairs in his recent interview. During her candid conversation with Kavita Kaushik in the house, Pavitra had said that she called off her engagement in 2018, and her ex-fiancé had said that he will not marry anyone else.

According to Sumit Maheshwari, they had tied the knot as well and Pavitra has cheated on him four times. He says things are still the same from his side, but when he found out about Paras Chhabra, he texted him that he is free to date Pavitra if he wants but he should wait until they get a divorce because his family is involved. Sumit elaborated on how Paras was in the same hotel them in Goa where they had gone to celebrate their wedding anniversary.

Sumit said that Pavitra refused to disclose that they are married. Speaking of Pavitra’s alleged closeness with Eijaz Khan on Bigg Boss 14, he said that it is shocking for him but he has realized that she is an opportunist and her relationship isn’t genuine. The hotelier had stopped watching the show after Pavitra started getting close to Eijaz.

Also Read: Gauahar Khan and Zaid Darbar are all set to tie the knot on THIS date

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Shah Rukh Khan's Knight Riders Group invests in American cricket; buys the Los Angeles franchise of Major Cricket League

The Knight Riders Group, majority owned by Bollywood superstar, Shah Rukh Khan, has agreed to a major investment in American cricket in partnership with American Cricket Enterprises (ACE). The long-term strategic partnership will include financial investment and significant expertise to help ACE develop and launch Major League Cricket in the USA.

Shah Rukh Khan’s Knight Riders Group which also has Juhi Chawla and her husband Jay Mehta as board members are owners of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) and are now set to become a part of American cricket. The actor, after taking Bollywood abroad is now doing the same in the world of cricket and now owns the Los Angeles team of Major League Cricket.

This is yet another example of how the King of Bollywood is taking India international, be it with his films that opened a pathway for Indian cinema in Russia or be it his cricket team in the Caribbean. The actor’s popularity is ever growing across the globe and his movies and work have been known to make an impact in many other countries.

Shah Rukh Khan, commenting on buying the LA team of MLC shares, "For several years now, we have been expanding the Knight Riders brand globally and closely watching the potential for T20 cricket in the USA. We are convinced that Major League Cricket has all the pieces in place to execute on its plans and we look forward to making our partnership an enormous success in the coming years."

Mr. Venky Mysore, the CEO of KKR and Red Chillies Entertainment said, "We feel fortunate to have been consistently recognized as one of the best franchises in T20 cricket and have become one of the fastest growing sports brands in the world. As T20 cricket expands internationally, we are flattered by the regular inbound requests to play a major role in growing the sport abroad. We have had a keen interest in the developments in the United States and our expansion into the U.S. is consistent with our long-term strategy. We look forward to the new challenge of building cricket in the world's most sophisticated sports and media market and we believe that we can bring a huge amount of expertise to help make Major League Cricket realize the potential that it undoubtedly has."

Sameer Mehta and Vijay Srinivasan of American Cricket Enterprises and Major League Cricket commented, "We are delighted to partner with the Knight Riders Group in this historic partnership. By adding the Knight Riders Group to our family of world-class and diverse investors, this investment into the future of Major League Cricket is a huge validation of our vision for the new league, and we are particularly excited to have such an iconic cricketing brand onboard with us. As USA Cricket’s official partner in developing a professional T20 league in America, we have a shared vision to bring world-class professional cricket to the world’s largest sports market. The announcement today is a significant step forward in showing the potential of the American market, and we are delighted to have the backing and expertise of the Knight Riders Group to help us achieve this vision."

ALSO READ: Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan to play their iconic characters Raj and Prem in Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha

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Anushka Sharma appointed as the brand ambassador of Prega News

Mom-to-be, Anushka Sharma is heavily pregnant and will welcome her first child in January 2021. The actress, who was recently busy shooting ads, has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Mankind Pharma’s home pregnancy test kit brand, Prega News.

Anushka Sharma said that she is happy to be associated with Prega News that is known for helping women for over a decade now. In an official statement, she said, “Prega News has struck a chord with expectant mothers with its tagline ‘Prega News means Good News’. The brand is a preferred choice amongst its customers as it resonates trust and offers accurate results from the comfort of their homes. I look forward to my association with Prega News and to be a part of their growth journey.”

The actress has shot the campaign that revolves around a woman expecting child. It will be two-month long campaign running across various platforms. The ad campaign will be released in multiple languages including like Hindi, Bengali, Oriya, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, and Assamese.

Anushka Sharma is expected to return to resume full-scale work from May 2021, just four months after she delivers her first child. The actress has signed her next which is based on the life of cricketer Jhulan Goswami.

Also Read: Superfit mom-to-be Anushka Sharma gives massive fitness goals by doing headstand with the help of Virat Kohli

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