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Coronavirus threat delays Sooryavanshi and 83

With the outbreak of coronavirus and more than 52 confirmed cases in India, Reliance Entertainment has chosen to delay the release of two of its biggest films for this year. Rohit Shetty’s Sooryavanshi starring Akshay Kumar as the titular ATS officer is rumored to have been pushed to release on April 10, 2020. Meanwhile, the Ranveer Singh film 83, directed by Kabir Khan is slated for release on May 29, 2020.

The multi-starrer Sooryavanshi is Rohit Shetty’s latest installment of his cop universe and brings together three of Indian cinema’s most popular leading men. Akshay Kumar as D.C.P Veer Sooryavanshi is

joined by Ajay Devgan’s DCP Bajirao Singham and Ranveer Singh’s Sangram Bhalerao as they protect the country against the malicious forces of terrorism. Singh and Devgan reprise their iconic roles from Rohit Shetty’s blockbusters Simmba and Singham respectively.

Meanwhile, Kabir Khan’s 83 traces Kapil Dev’s journey as a cricketer, the firebrand captain that led the Indian cricket team to its first World Cup, and the loving husband and family man.

Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev shares screen space with his wife Deepika Padukone as she portrays Dev’s wife Romi Devi.

However, with the fear and danger of coronavirus increasing throughout the country and world, Bollywood fans will have to wait for a bit longer for the two films to reach cinema halls. But if Rohit Shetty and Kabir Khan’s track record of delivering action-filled blockbusters are anything to go by, it is sure to be well worth the wait.

Ahmed Khan praises Kangana Ranaut after backlash A hmed Khan’s derogatory statement about films with female protagonists failing at the box-office led to furious social media backlash. After the release of his directorial Baaghi 3 on March 6, Khan spoke out against the critical review of the film as lacking both plot and logic. He spoke highly of the huge business that the film has been making at the box office. Khan went on to deem Taapsee Pannu’s Thappad and Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming movie Dhaakad as commercial failures due to the strong female actors in those films.

Rangoli Ranaut took to social media via twitter to dispute Khan’s claims and defend the need for strong female characters. The fury and backlash that followed Khan and Ranaut’s statements led to much discussion both on and off social media. In an effort to control the escalating situation, Khan released a statement claiming that his words were taken out of context. He further clarified that he is a great admirer of Kangana Ranaut’s work calling her a “female Baaghi.”

In his statement, Khan spoke of Kangana Ranaut as a brilliant and powerful actor and the only actor capable of pulling off a female led action film. He expressed a desire to work with the talented actress in the future. Ranaut is yet to comment on Khan’s statements which is to be expected as she is undergoing extensive training for her role in Thalaivi. Kangana Ranaut will be seen next on screen in Dhaakad delivering high-octane combat and action movies.

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Pictures surfaced online of Ibrahim Ali Khan’s first professional photoshoot and his striking resemblance to his father Saif Ali Khan has fans swooning with nostalgia. Posing for the cameras in a black hoodie in one picture and a white polo neck sweater in another, Ibrahim looks like a replica of a younger Saif.

Referring to his son as the “better looking Pataudi,” Saif has often expressed his support if Ibrahim were to choose to act. Despite the impressive acting lineage that Ibrahim comes from, Saif is firm on his son completing his higher education.

Sara Ali Khan, Ibrahim’s sister is equally supportive of her sibling’s ambitions to become an actor. The actress of Simmba speaks fondly of her brother’s deep interest in the process of filmmaking and his pragmatic approach towards the craft. Ibrahim is grounded and well-aware of the hard work that goes behind the glitz and glamour of Bollywood.

Ibrahim debuts as a professional model as he comfortably poses for a clothing brand in pictures that have sent much of India’s female population at twitter. However, it isn’t his first time facing down the lens of a camera. Ibrahim, alongside sister Sara Ali Khan, appeared on the cover of a fashion magazine recently. Effortlessly charming, stylish, and an illustrious lineage of acclaimed actors, Ibrahim Ali Khan has all the best cards in the game. Audiences await his grand debut on the big screen with bated breath.

Acclaimed film producer Dinesh Vijan recently shared his intention to produce Chinese Medium after the release of the upcoming movie Angrezi Medium. Tackling the important matter of education with levity, humor, and heartfelt emotions, Hindi Medium starring Irrfan Khan and Saba Qamar has become a cult classic since its release in 2017. Its sequel Angrezi Medium is slated for release on March 13, 2020, and will see the long-awaited return of Irrfan Khan to the big screen. He plays a single father to debutant Radhika Madan. Hindi Medium was extremely well received by international audiences, especially audiences in China. Language as a barrier to education is a problem that resonates deeply with many Chinese parents. Vijan is certain that children and young adults from China travelling abroad for higher education and the differences in language and cultural norms that they face is a solid premise for a profound and witty film. Angrezi Medium takes the narrative from smalltown India to cosmopolitan London. The franchise can now expand to address problems with education that both parents and children face across countries and generations. Vijan, a longtime friend and collaborator of Irrfan Khan, hopes to cast the incredibly talented actor for the rest of the franchise and showcase the different nuances that education has on different generations. A creative choice that Irrfan’s fans will undoubtedly support.