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Abhimanyu Dassani, Shirley Setia and Shilpa Shetty starrer Nikamma to release on June 17, 2022

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Sony Pictures Films India and Sabbir Khan Films have announced the release date of the much-awaited and anticipated action entertainer Nikamma . The Abhimanyu Dassani, Shirley Setia, Shilpa Shetty, and Abhimanyu Singh starrer is set to hit the screens on 17th June 2022. The action entertainer Nikamma is now all set to entertain the audience with its wholesome package of action, romance, and explosive entertainment on the silver screen. The film is from the director of the original Heropanti and Baaghi and is a film to watch out for this summer. Director Sabbir Khan is happy that the film is releasing in the theatres, he says, “The whole team has been waiting very patiently for the times to be right for the world and I am just happy to see our film finally getting a theatrical release, which is what the film was conceived for. The fresh new pairing of Abhimanyu and Shirley will surprise everyone, with Shilpa in a totally different avatar. I hope that the audiences will show the sam

“I don’t know why Vivek Agnihotri would say something so absurd,” 'Bhopali' Rumi Jaffery is puzzled

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The Kashmir Files’  director Vivek Agnihotri’s remark on the term ‘Bhopali’ being synonymous with homosexuality has puzzled Vivek’s close friend writer-director Rumi Jaffery who is from Bhopal. “I don’t know why Vivek would say such a thing. My first response was that of disbelief. I thought he was being misquoted. Then I saw the video, and it seems he did say it.  Baaton baaton mein kuch ajeeb sa keh diya. Hota hai ,” says Rumi, adding that he did not want to comment on it. “Vivek is a dear friend. We have worked together. In fact, during the pandemic, we completed a film together which I wrote and he directed. We have the same circle of friends. If it was someone else saying something like this, I would be much more vocal. However, Vivek… I do not know where he got his statistics. There are so many well-known artists from Bhopal in Bollywood,” says Rumi. Also Read:   Vivek Agnihotri denies signing film with Kangana Ranaut; says, “My films don’t need stars. They need actors” fr

Somy Ali deletes her post after warning 'Harvey Weinstein of Bollywood'; says the women he abused will share their truth just like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

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Somy Ali has taken to social media to warn the 'Harvey Weinstein of Bollywood' that the said person will be one day exposed. The former actress took to her Instagram handle on Wednesday to share a still silhouette still from a Bollywood music video and said that one day, he will be exposed by the people who he abused. She even mentioned Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in her note. "The Harvey Weinstein of Bollywood! You will be exposed. The women you abused will come out one day and share their truth. Just like @aishwaryaraibachchan_arb," Somy wrote in her now-deleted Instagram post. She did not mention the name of the said person. Interestingly, the still was from Salman Khan and Bhagyashree's song 'Aate Jaate Haste Gaate' from the film Maine Pyar Kiya . In 2018, at the height of the #MeToo movement, Somy Ali had shared, "As a survivor of sexual abuse at the age of 5 and rape at 14, I would like to salute all those that have spoken up and plan on doing

Ranbir Kapoor confirms marriage plans with girlfriend Alia Bhatt: 'We have all the intentions of getting married soon'

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Marriage is on the minds of Brahmastra couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt but when it will happen is yet to be decided. Ranbir, who was recently promoting his father Rishi Kapoor's last film Sharmaji Namkeen , confirmed that the pair has all the plans to get married soon but he won't give out a day. The actor spoke to NDTV too and said, “I won’t give out a date during a media interaction. But Alia and I have all the intentions of getting married soon, so yes, hopefully soon.” While Mahesh Bhatt told a tabloid that these are all rumours which have been going around for a while. Ranbir Kapoor, while speaking to Film Companion recently, said, “I don’t know when I’m going to get married. We haven’t really decided on a date. But that’s definitely on the cards. We’ve not printed those cards yet, but it is on the cards!” Meanwhile, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt recently wrapped their film Brahmastra after five years of shooting. The film is scheduled for September 9, 2022 relea

The Kashmir Files to release in UAE on April 7 with zero cuts, Vivek Agnihotri calls it a 'big victory' 

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The Kashmir Files , helmed by Vivek Agnihotri and starring Anupam Kher in the lead, is making waves at the box office in India. Not just that, it has led to a lot of discussions around it. From politicians to cricketers to actors, many have had views about the film. With that being said, with the ongoing mixed reactions to the film, the film is finally set for UAE release. A few days ago, Vivek Agnihotri had revealed that the film was banned in the country and the reasons for the same were unknown. But, the director on Wednesday took to Twitter to reveal that the film will release in UAE on April 7 with zero cuts. “BIG VICTORY: FINALLY, got the censor clearance from UAE. Rated 15+ passed without any cuts. Releasing on 7th April (Thursday). Now, Singapore. (Thanks Sanu for this portrait)," he tweeted. The lead actor Anupam Kher also celebrated the news. हर हर महादेव! #TheKashmirFiles finally releasing in #UAE on 7th April! ???????? https://t.co/VHdcGUiWwE — Anupam Kher (@Anu

Jada Pinkett Smith breaks silence after Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at Oscar 2022; daughter Willow talks about “going through a lot”

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Jada Pinkett Smith has broken her silence after the outcry over her husband Will Smith slapping Chris Rock for making a joke at her expense. The actress spoke out through social media, two days after the controversial night unfolded at the 94th Academy Awards ceremony. Jada took to her Instagram to share a brief post talking about “season for healing” in an apparent reference to the Oscars incident that took place March 27 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The actress shared a quote that read, “This is a season for healing and I'm here for it.” Meanwhile, their daughter Willow Smith also shared a cryptic post about kindness on her Instagram story. "You know who's going through a lot right now? Literally everyone. Just be kind," the March 29 post read.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapinkettsmith) Previously, Willow's brother Jaden Smith also shared a tweet right after that eve

Diana Penty to star opposite Shahid Kapoor in Ali Abbas Zafar's next

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It’s raining film announcements and releases this year, and the movie lovers are having the time of our life! Recently, filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar announced the wrap of his yet-to-be-titled film with Shahid Kapoor through an Instagram post, leaving fans super excited for his next action drama. Now, the reports have it that Diana Penty is the female lead in Ali Abbas Zafar's film opposite Shahid Kapoor. A source revealed, "Diana Penty will be a surprise package in this action drama. She has a crucial role and plays a very strong character in the film's narrative." Meanwhile, Diana Penty announced her next project, Selfiee , with Akshay Kumar, Emraan Hashmi, and Nushrat Bharucha. She also has Adbhut , a psychological thriller, with Nawazuddin Siddiqui. On the other hand, Shahid Kapoor is gearing up for his big release, Jersey . Also Read:  Diana Penty follows this go-to ‘low maintenance’ routine for her flawless and glowing skin from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi

Zoë Kravitz calls out Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock onstage at Oscars 2022 - "We are apparently assaulting people on stage now"

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Zoë Kravitz reacted to Will Smith's outburst at the 94th annual Academy Awards Sunday night. The Batman star took to social media to share her thoughts on the controversial evening and criticized Smith’s actions at the awards ceremony where he slapped comedian Chris Rock onstage. On Tuesday, Zoë shared her looks from the Oscars in a pair of posts on Instagram, making her feelings about the incident clear. “Here's a picture of my dress at the show where we are apparently assaulting people on stage now,” she captioned her first post.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Zoë Kravitz (@zoeisabellakravitz) In a follow-up post of her after-party look, further alluding to the altercation, Zoë added, “And here is a picture of my dress at the party after the award show -where we are apparently screaming profanities and assaulting people on stage now.”   View this post on Instagram   A post s

Lionsgate Play announces the first Indian Gaming show: ‘Gamer Log’ as part of its diverse slate of Originals

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Lionsgate Play, a premium streaming platform is home to blockbuster content that has provided viewers with a well-rounded slate across genres for its Indian Originals – from quirky comedy with Hiccups & Hookups to college drama with Jugaadistan . Taking this forward, Lionsgate Play is gearing up for yet another exciting show ‘Gamer Log’; an uproarious, coming-of-age sitcom set against the backdrop of competitive E-sports. This will be a first-of-a-kind Indian gaming show that will follow the adventures and misadventures of a team of professional gamers. Gamer Log is produced by RDP Pulp Fiction Entertainment, which is headed by Abhinay Deo & Neeta Shah, who believe that content is the king. This high-spirited production house has developed “out-of-the-box”, dynamic & versatile content of various genres ranging from romantic, slice-of-life, and thriller films to action-packed web series. The company now arms itself for another exhilarating series “Gamer Log”. The show has

Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor pair up for the first time for Nitesh Tiwari's Bawaal, set to release on April 7, 2023

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Post their successful innings with Chhichhore (which bagged Best Hindi Feature Film National Award), Sajid Nadiadwala and filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari announce their new project- Bawaal , featuring Varun Dhawan & Janhvi Kapoor, to release on 7th April, 2023. The award winning producer-director duo are collaborating forces yet again for Bawaal , which will see Varun and Janhvi sharing screen space opposite each other for the first time.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by VarunDhawan (@varundvn) Though further details of the project have been kept under wraps by the makers, the big announcement is exciting enough for the fans of Varun and Janhvi who can’t wait to watch the two young superstars sizzle on the big screen together soon for a love story, you can't expect anything short of maximum fun and entertainment. from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama

Jim Carrey 'sickened' by standing ovation for Will Smith after Oscar Slap - "Hollywood is just spineless"

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Jim Carrey slammed Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars 2022 night and disagrees with how Smith's outburst at the Oscars was immediately handled as the audience of A-listers subsequently gave the actor a standing ovation. While speaking on CBS Mornings about his new movie Sonic the Hedgehog 2 , the legendary actor-comic reacted to what unfolded, saying he felt Hollywood is “spineless” for applauding Will after what had transpired. “I was sickened. I was sickened by the standing ovation. I felt like Hollywood is just spineless, en masse,” Jim said. “It really felt like, 'Oh, this is a really clear indication that we're not the cool club anymore." As for Chris Rock not choosing to file assault charges, Jim said he “would've announced this morning that I was suing Will for $200 million, 'cause that video is gonna be there forever. It's gonna be ubiquitous. That insult is gonna last for a very long time. If you wanna yell from the audience and di

Vivek Agnihotri denies signing film with Kangana Ranaut; says, “My films don’t need stars. They need actors”

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Vivek Agnihotri is currently the most sought-after filmmaker in India. A-listers may be shy of publicly acknowledging his stupendous success with  The Kashmir Files . But secretly many of them now want to work with him. One story doing the rounds is that Kangana Ranaut and Vivek Agnihotri will be working together when in truth there is no such project in the pipeline. Vivek is currently going around the country and the globe promoting  The Kashmir Files , after which The Delhi Files  which is complete, will be released. He has not even started to think of what he would like to make thereafter. Speaking generally about working with stars Vivek Agnihotri in an interview with me this weekend said, “My films don’t need stars. They need actors. When I started my journey 12 years ago I decided I will make my kind of films and I will never make a star-driven film. I firmly believe cinema is the writer and director’s medium.” Also Read:  The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri says he o

Yas Island brand ambassador Ranveer Singh and his family receive UAE Golden Visas

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Following the announcement of Ranveer Singh as the brand ambassador of Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s leading leisure and entertainment destinations, the Bollywood icon and his family have been awarded UAE Golden Visas by the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture & Tourism. Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, CEO of Miral, handed Ranveer the prestigious 10-year residence visa at the Island’s Yas Marina Circuit HQ in the presence of Abdulaziz Al Dosari, Chief Support Services, and Badreyya Al Mazrooei, Head of Government & Travel Services from TwoFour54. With the aim of inviting travellers from India to experience a vacation like no other, Yas Island recently launched the viral marketing campaign, ‘Yas Hai Khaas’ with Bollywood’s most boundary-pushing star, Ranveer Singh in a mesmerizing video showcasing an electrifying journey of the destination’s plethora of attractions, diversity of offerings and the warm Yas Island welcome. Upon receiving the UAE Golden Visa, Ranveer Singh sai

Ayushmann Khurrana roped in as Brand Ambassador for Godrej Appliances

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Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, announced that its business Godrej Appliances has onboarded the popular and versatile actor Ayushmann Khurrana as brand ambassador, across its range including Air Conditioners, Refrigerators, Washing Machines, Dishwashers, Microwave Ovens, and Air Coolers amongst others. The appliances sector is foreseeing a surge in demand in coming months. After two consecutive summers being affected by the pandemic, this is the first summer that is expected to mark a full return to pre-pandemic state. The actor, known for his diverse portrayals and recipient of  several awards , including a  National Film Award , will feature in a series of campaigns for the brand, starting this April. Commenting on the decision to rope in a brand ambassador, Kamal Nandi, Business Head and Executive Vice President – Godrej Appliances, part of Godrej & Boyce, said, “With rising demand, we wanted to ensure that we also strengthen our brand recall. A

Stray Kids debut on Billboard 200 with 'ODDINARY' as No. 1 album; become third Korean artist to top the chart

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South Korean group Stray Kids have set their own record by topping the Billboard 200, marking their first ever extra-ODDINARY entry on the chart. The K-Pop group made their way to the No. 1 position with its album ‘ ODDINARY’ and created history by becoming only the third Korean artist to top the chart. On March 28, Billboard announced that Stray Kids’ latest mini album ‘ODDINARY’ had debuted at No. 1 on its famous Top 200 Albums chart, its weekly ranking of the most popular albums in the United States. Additionally, Stray Kids has now become only the third Korean artist in history ever to reach the milestone, after BTS and SuperM. Moreover, ‘ODDINARY’ is only the 13th mostly non-English-language album in Billboard history ever to reach No. 1. “It earns the group its first career No. 1 album and first entry on the chart,” according to Billboard Charts Twitter account. Of the 110,000 units, 103,000 were album sales, which is the “largest sales week of any album this year.” Billbo

Chris Rock not pressing charges against Will Smith for the Oscars' slap; The Academy launches investigation for his actions

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The Los Angeles Police Department said comedian Chris Rock declined to file a report against Will Smith after the actor slapped him during the live broadcast of the annual Academy Awards ceremony. According to NBC News, comedian Chris Rock declined to press charges against Will Smith after the Oscar-winning actor stormed the stage at the 2022 Academy Awards Sunday (March 27) and smacked Rock across the face with an open hand following a distasteful joke about Smith’s wife, actress Jada Pinkett Smith. “LAPD investigative entities are aware of an incident between two individuals during the Academy Awards program,” the department said in a statement. “The incident involved one individual slapping another. The individual involved has declined to file a police report. If the involved party desires a police report at a later date, LAPD will be available to complete an investigative report.” That means the Los Angeles Police Department, which has basic jurisdiction where the show was prod

EXCLUSIVE: The British Parliament invites Vivek Agnihotri; filmmaker to speak about the plight of Kashmiri Pandits

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After conquering the Indian box office The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri now heads to British parliament to speak of the plight of Kashmiri Pandits. Sharing this startling information—do we know of any other Indian filmmaker to have been extended this honour?—Vivek says, “That’s right, my wife Pallavi and I have been invited to the British parliament. We will be heading there next month.  The Kashmir Files was made with the express purpose of taking the message of the Kashmir Pandits’ genocide to every corner of the world. I am glad we are getting there.” In addition, there is talk now of dubbing  The Kashmir Files  in multiple South Indian languages to extend its reach. According to box office sources the Hindi version of The Kashmir Files  has done far better business than the recent Tamil releases in Chennai. Says Vivek, “The reach of the film is growing. We have nothing to do with it. The power to influence mind-sets is not in our hands. It comes from God. We are just

Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock for slapping him at Oscars 2022: 'I was out of line and I was wrong'

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Will Smith has issued a public apology to Chris Rock after slapping the comedian on stage at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday night. In one of the most shocking turns of events on stage, comedian-actor Chris Rock was left stunned at the 2022 Academy Awards after Will Smith came on onstage and slapped the comedian across the face. The incident occurred after Rock, who was introducing the award for Best Documentary, poked fun at Jada Pinkett Smith about her hairdo. For unversed, Pinkett is suffering from auto-immune disease alopecia which results in hair loss. Rock mocked Pinkett Smith’s baldness and made a reference to the 1997 movie G.I. Jane (which features a bald Demi Moore). Rock said, "Jada, I love ya. G.I. Jane 2, can't wait to see ya." While Smith laughed from his seat at first. Pinkett Smith was unamused and eye-rolled at the joke. Then, Smith took the stage and smacked Rock. "Oh wow," said Rock. "Will Smith just smacked the s--- out of me."

BTS' Jungkook tests positive for COVID-19 upon arriving in Las Vegas for Grammys 2022, under self-quarantine  

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South Korean juggernaut BTS' member Jungkook has been diagnosed with COVID-19. The announcement was made on March 29, 2022 following which the musician has been getting treated and is under self-quarantine in the US. The musician arrived in Las Vegas this past weekend for Grammys 2022. BIG HIT Music, on Tuesday, took their social media platform Weverse to release the statement that read, "Jung Kook was tested negative on a PCR test in Korea, and he departed for the United States on Sunday, March 27 (KST) in preparation for the Grammy Awards performance.  After arriving in Las Vegas, he felt a slight discomfort in his throat and promptly took a rapid PCR test (COVID-19 molecular PCR test) and a standard PCR test (COVID-19 quantitative PCR test) on the afternoon of Sunday, March 27 (PT). While being under self-quarantine as a proactive measure, the result of both tests came back positive, and Jung Kook was confirmed with COVID-19 on Monday, March 28 (PT)." "Jung Koo

The Flash actor Ezra Miller arrested in Vermont for disorderly conduct & harassment

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Hollywood actor Ezra Miller, who stars as DC superhero The Flash in the movie universe, has been arrested in Vermont for disorderly conduct & harassment. Hawaii County police arrested and charged the actor after he made a scene at a karaoke bar. According to a report in Hawaii News Now, Police said, "The arrest stemmed from an incident at a karaoke bar along Silva Street Sunday. Miller was allegedly yelling obscenities and he became agitated when people began singing karaoke. At one point, police say he grabbed the microphone from a 23-year-old woman who was mid-song, and he later lunged at a 32-year-old man playing darts." This led to disorderly conduct and harassment offense. The bar owner had asked Ezra Miller to calm down several times, as per cops. He was arrested and charged with total bail set at $500. The actor was released post receiving bail. Ezra Miller has been currently shooting for the standalone The Flash movie which will release on June 23, 2023. ALS

Nitram (2022)

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The Rose Maker (2022)

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Waterman (2022)

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You Won't Be Alone (2022)

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Vidyut Jammwal to star in and as Sher Singh Raana directed by Shree Narrayan Singh and produced by Vinod Bhanushali

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After conquering the action genre, Vidyut Jammwal is all set to step into the shoes of Sher Singh Raana in his very first biopic, directed by Shree Narrayan Singh and produced by Vinod Bhanushali.  Sher Singh Raana will be the real story of an unreal man in this edge-of-the-seat thriller about a staunch Rajput who undertook the most dangerous journey of bringing back the 800-year-old pride of India - the ashes of Prithviraj Chauhan. It is a story about a young man, who escaped the high-security Tihar jail not with violence but with mind tactics. Excited to join the team of Sher Singh Raana , Vidyut Jammwal says, “ Sher Singh Raana marks my first biopic. I think destiny connected the dots when the role of the fearless Sher Singh Raana came to me. I look forward to working with Vinod Bhanushali and Shree Narrayan Singh.” Talking about the casting, director Shree Narrayan Singh says, “When you hear tales of Sher Singh Raana you know that his life and his experiences were filled with

SCOOP: Akshay Kumar starrer Mission Cinderella to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar on April 29, 2022

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Akshay Kumar, who was recently seen in Bachchhan Paandey , will next star in Mission Cinderella . He has already wrapped the film and it is set for direct-to-digital release. The film is the Hindi remake of the Tamil film Ratsasan . Reportedly, the film will see Akshay play the role of a cop. This is the first time that Akshay and Rakul Preet Singh will be seen sharing screen. The film is being produced by Jackky and Vashu Bhagnani. As the film is set to release on Disney+ Hotstar, we have a scoop. According to the grapevine, " Mission Cinderella will arrive on Disney+ Hotstar in April 2022 and the makers have decided the release date. The film will be premiering directly on April 29, 2022. This marks Akshay Kumar's second film to hit the platform after Laxmmi ." The satellite and music rights too have been pre-sold and overall, the packaged deal of Mission Cinderella has fetched the producers an approximate profit of Rs 20 crore. "Mission Cinderella isn't ex

Anupam Kher says Salman Khan called him up to congratulate for the success of The Kashmir Files

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Vivek Agnihotri's directorial The Kashmir Files has taken the box-office by storm. The film which opened to limited screens and minimal promotions surprised everyone with its performance at the box office. The Kashmir Files narrates the story of the exodus of the Kashmiri Pandits during the Kashmir Insurgency stars Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, Darshan Kumaar, Pallavi Joshi, among others. Several Hindi film celebrities, too, have praised the film. After Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, too, has reportedly congratulated Anupam Kher on the success of the film. On Times Now Navbharat's Frankly Speaking, Kher spoke about the celebs who personally reached out to him after watching the film. But individually, I must say, Salman Khan called me the other day and congratulated me," he said. Kher also spoke about the Hindi film industry's silence over the success of the film. The senior actor brushed it off saying that everyone was just surprised at the film'