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Shahid Kapoor and Janhvi Kapoor. Pics/Yogen Shah, Youtube, Instagram

A hot new jodi in the making

After making a cameo with Shahid Kapoor in ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya' (2024), Janhvi Kapoor is set to share the screen with him in a possible upcoming film. Buzz around Shahid's collaboration with director Amit Sharma has intensified, with a relationship comedy reportedly in the works. Industry sources indicate that Janhvi is in advanced negotiations to play the female lead, which would mark their first full-fledged pairing. The film is said to explore a light-hearted and relatable romantic journey. If all goes as planned, the project is likely to begin filming in October, targeting a 2027 theatrical release.

Amit Sharma's filmography

Amit Sharma

‘Tevar' (2015): Starring Arjun Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, and Manoj Bajpayee
‘Badhaai Ho' (2018): Starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Neena Gupta, Gajraj Rao, and Sanya Malhotra
‘Maidaan' (2024): Starring Ajay Devgn and Priyamani

Bringing back the angsty past

Sanjay Dutt in ‘Vaastav'

Actor Sanjay Dutt has hinted at revisiting his cult classic, Vaastav: The Reality (1999), which was written and directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. Reports suggest that Sanjay is looking to acquire its rights. A source said, "Sanju sir is very close to Vaastav. He is particularly keen to see how best to revisit this film." Sanjay too recently confirmed the development at an event, where he said, "We are working on Vaastav 2."

Tripping on sequels

‘Khalnayak' (1993) is officially getting a sequel, with Sanjay Dutt announcing the project recently. The actor confirmed that work has begun on the follow-up to the cult classic, sparking excitement among fans eager to see the return of the iconic anti-hero.

Not that supportive

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and Neetu Kapoor

As Riddhima Kapoor Sahni is set to make her feature film debut at 45 with Daadi Ki Shaadi, her mother Neetu Kapoor admitted she was initially taken aback by the idea. "When I got a call asking if Riddhima would do this film, I laughed loudly and said, ‘Riddhima? Movies? No, no.' Then I put the phone down and thought - ‘Why not?'" Daughter of Rishi Kapoor, Riddhima iimpressed her co-stars, with Kapil Sharma saying, "It is in your blood."

‘Almost gave up, it kept coming back'

Ritiesh Deshmukh (centre) in a still from ‘Raja Shivaji'

Actor-filmmaker Riteish Deshmukh says his decade-long journey with Raja Shivaji proved "a blessing in disguise". The historical epic, released on May 1, traces the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. "Had it started in 2016, this would not be the film, it would be a different film, a different star cast. We just thought why not make it slightly bigger and more ambitious," he said in an interview with PTI. He added, "I feel relieved. I'm truly humbled." So far, the historical action drama has reportedly grossed R52.68 crore globally.

Make it tax-free

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve has demanded that ‘Raja Shivaji' be made tax-free in Maharashtra so as to make it accessible to a larger audience. Danve made the demand in a letter written to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.