Expresso Bollywood News Update at 11:30 am on 25th August 2022

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“Let us begin this bulletin with some news from the film Siya, which has its trailer out, and it appears to be a heart-wrenching tale of a woman who decides to fight for justice, even when society won’t allow her to do so. The trailer gives a gist of the plot where a woman is gang-raped by the goons of a powerful man and she decides to fight the system to get justice for herself.

The film stars Pooja Pandey in the lead role. Vineet Kumar Singh plays the role of a lawyer who supports Siya in her journey. Siya marks Manish Mundra’s first directorial venture. He has previously produced films like Ankhon Dekhi, Masaan, Dhanak, Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi, among others.”
“Meanwhile,

As Bollywood struggles to withstand the volatile boycotting campaigns that are hampering the success of big-budget films at the box office, an old video of Shah Rukh Khan discussing such agendas is going viral. Shah Rukh Khan has been a victim of such venom after he made comments about intolerance in India

As boycotting calls for SRK’s Pathaan have already begun, there is also a section of people who root for the star’s humility and have been sharing the video. In the video, SRK says, “If the film doesn’t work, you get an excuse to make your heart happy, so you get the excuse that social boycott happened so which is why it didn’t work.:”
“In the run-up to the release of Brahmastra: Part One Shiva, Ranbir Kapoor said he hopes the story resonates with a global audience. In filmmaker Ayan Mukerji’s upcoming ambitious fantasy adventure, Kapoor plays the lead role of Shiva and stars alongside veterans such as Amitabh Bachchan and Nagarjuna.

Described as a blend of ancient Indian culture and spirituality in the contemporary world, Brahmastra: Part One Shiva is scheduled to be released worldwide on September 9. He said, “Of course, you feel excited and nervous when a film comes out, especially a film of this nature. It is something we gave our lives to. So there is more pressure. But I also believe the audience is king and nobody can question them,””
“Raju Srivastava‘s brother Dipoo Srivastava has dismissed reports that said that the comedian would be taken off the ventilator today while adding that he is recovering. In a chat with indianexpress.com, Dipoo said, “” I request his fans to pray for him, we are expecting some good news soon. Doctors have said he will recover.”

The comedian’s representative had earlier said that doctors are treating Raju and that they’re positive about his recovery. They said, “He is stable and doctors are treating him well. But he is still unconscious.”””
“The first song of Akshay Kumar’s upcoming crime thriller Cuttputlli has been released. Titled “Saathiya”, the song is a romantic number and you have already watched its various versions in a staple Akshay Kumar-starrer. Penned by Tanishk Bagchi, it is sung by Zahrah S. Khan and Nikhil D’Souza.

The song begins with Akshay and Rakul romancing first in an air balloon and then near the fan of an aircraft. It looks like the song never had a choreographer and the actors, along with the background dancers, did it themselves. Or if ever there was a choreographer, the best they could manage was some aerobics moves from the actors.

From the look of it, “Saathiya” only looks like a misplaced promotional number.”
“Meanwhile,

Saif Ali Khan’s sister Saba Pataudi, who frequently shares rare family photos of the Pataudi family on social media, recently took to Instagram to share a video of ‘mum n babies’ from the family. Saba shared photos of Kareena Kapoor with her sons Taimur and Jeh, Soha Ali Khan with her daughter Inaaya, and Sharmila Tagore with Saif Ali Khan, but fans missed seeing his ex-wife Amrita Singh with Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan.

Saba shared the video with the caption, “Mother’s…place can never be replaced. Here’s to the special moments with mum n babies.” ”
“Actor Amitabh Bachchan expressed helplessness after being diagnosed with Covid-19 again. He took to his blog and wrote about the experience. Amitabh was one of the first Indian celebrities to contract the virus during the first wave in 2020, and also spent several days in the hospital along with other members of his family.

On Thursday morning, the actor revealed in his blog that he managed to get infected again despite numerous precautions, such as two doses of the vaccine plus a booster and refraining from interacting with the public. He wrote, “Covid did win and come out victorious,””
“And finally,

A grungy, intimidating Hrithik Roshan says “This story is not only fun but also shocking,” to a silent, angry Saif Ali Khan at the beginning of Vikram Vedha teaser. The rest of the one-minute 46 seconds clip is packed with one powerful moment after another.

If people think Bollywood has forgotten ‘mass’ films, Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan are here to tell a different tale with their latest, Vikram Vedha. Filmmaker duo Pushkar and Gayatri’s Hindi remake of their loved 2017 Tamil blockbuster sees Hrithik as the gangster Vedha while Saif features as a cop on a mission.

Vikram Vedha is set to release theatrically worldwide on September 30.”

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