Jacqueline Fernandez and crew test negative for COVID-19 after two crew members test positive

Bollywood celebrities are slowly getting back to work. Jacqueline Fernandez had returned to set on Wednesday to shoot an ad for a haircare brand. But, the shoot came to a halt when two crew members tested positive for COVID-19. Jacqueline took to her Instagram stories to inform her fans that she and the rest of the crew tested negative.

She said, "Hello Everyone, We were beginning to adopt the new normal and getting back to work for a brand shoot and as a precautionary measure, the entire shoot crew was getting tested. I would like to inform you that two people from the shoot crew have unfortunately tested positive for COVID-19. We have delayed the shoot as the safety of the people is of utmost importance. Both the infected members are currently self-isolating and being treated. The rest of the crew and I have tested negative but are taking all the necessary safety measures and following the guidelines strictly. I would like to thank the BMC officials for all their help and guidance."

On the work front, Jacqueline Fernandez will next star in Bhoot Police and Kick 2. The actress has also joined hands with Amanda Cerny for a podcast and is partnering with Action Against Hunger Foundation.

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Sunny Singh confirms Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety sequel and Pyaar Ka Punchnama 3 is in works

Actor Sunny Singh and Kartik Aaryan along Nushrat Bharucha starred in a couple of movies including Pyaar Ka Punchnama and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety. Now, the actor has confirmed that they will be the third installment for the former whilst a sequel for the latter.

Speaking to a daily, he said that Luv Ranjan has something in mind though the timeline is yet to be decided. Speaking of Kartik Aaryan, he said that they have stayed in touch via calls and messages during this lockdown. They stay close by and even their parents take walks together. So they are like family friends. Sunny said that they will have a blast reuniting in these films or some other.

The actor was seen in the song, 'Holi Mein Rangeele' and the audiences couldn't stop but shake a leg on it. Sunny Singh was last seen in a mom-com Jai Mummy Di.

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Vipul Shah to produce 12 short films under his banner Sunshine pictures; first film to be COVID-19 related

Vipul Shah will be producing 12 short films under his production banner, Sunshine Pictures. The producer-director, who started his career with theatre, wants to give back to his theatre days and so he has launched a vertical for short films and release them digitally. He is open to reading every script that reaches him from aspiring writers and will consider them to produce. The motive is to give back to the theatre community by providing the aspiring and good talent a platform to showcase their talent and not money-making exercise.

The first short film to come from his production banner is written and directed by Shefali Shah. She turns writer & director with this short film, which will be first COVID related content and relevant to today’s time.

The short film is about a covid warrior doctor and how she faces a personal life tragedy while saving the world. It goes on floors from 3rd/4th September. The shooting of the first short film has almost come to an end.

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Vicky Kaushal and Manushi Chhillar’s situational comedy to go on floor in October

It is known that Vicky Kaushal and Manushi Chillar will be starring in a situational comedy backed by Yash Raj Flms. The film will be reportedly announced on September 27 on the 50th anniversary of YRF. It seems like the project will take off in October.

As per a daily, the Vijay Krishna Acharya directorial will reportedly roll in October. The team is currently prepping for the project. It is a new genre for the lead actors.

“Their film is part of the much-anticipated YRF Project 50 celebrations and Aditya Chopra is looking to announce this film, along with YRF’s entire slate for 2021, on September 27th. Vicky has been spotted at YRF too because he has started his preparations for the film. Adi is very bullish about this project and he is punting on Vicky's big time with this comedy. We hear Manushi too will start preparations for this film soon,” a trade source informed earlier.

On the work front, Manushi Chhillar will make her debut in Akshay Kumar starrer Prithviraj. Meanwhile, Vicky Kaushal will be seen in Sardar Udham Singh and Ashwatthama.

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Vidyut Jammwal starrer Khuda Haafiz to get a sequel; to go on floors in 2021

The Vidyut Jammwal and Shivaleeka Oberoi starrer Khuda Haafiz was one of the seven films acquired by Disney+ Hotstar to release on their platform. The film that was released in August opened to positive reviews. Now, the makers have announced that the film  will be having a sequel. The second chapter takes the love story between the lead characters (essayed by Vidyut Jammwal and Shivaleeka Oberoi) in the antecedent forward. 

Vidyut Jammwal says, “Getting his (Sameer, lead character essayed by him) wife back is not the perfect ending. To adjust and successfully live in the society after the woman (Nargis, played by Shivaleeka Oberoi) has gone through this turmoil is the real beginning of the love story. That's what we're planning to showcase in the second chapter.”

Producer, Director of Panorama Studios, Abhishek Pathak says, “It is great to be one of the forerunners for canvassing and backing stories for the big screen. The response to Khuda Haafiz was phenomenal and I can only hope viewers will embrace its Chapter II. It will be full of surprises and we're determined to keep the audience on the edge of their seats in theatres this time around. We take pride in creating quality films that entertain viewers and also further the cause of cinema. Our sole endeavour is to seek fresh content and experiment with the tastes of the audience. We are excited to do so with Khuda Haafiz Chapter II.”

Director-Writer, Faruk Kabir says, "I always wanted to take the story forward, but I wanted to wait and see how the audience responds to the film. Khuda Haafiz Chapter II is a more potent and heartfelt love story about how the lead characters come to terms with what has happened to them. It's an Agni-Pariksha now for both of them and for me to match up to my own expectations as a storyteller and that of the audience that has given such an enormously positive response to Khuda Haafiz. I'm glad that Kumarji, Abhishek and Vidyut feel the same way about this journey we are about to undertake. This is not going to be a franchise film. It's the final lethal chapter. Expect bigger action for sure, but also a bigger heart, and on a bigger screen."

Produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak (Panorama Studios) and co-produced by Sanjeev Joshi and Aditya Chowksey, written and directed by Faruk Kabir and starring Vidyut Jammwal and Shivaleeka Oberoi, Khuda Haafiz Chapter II will be on floors in the first quarter of 2021.

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Sushant Singh Rajput and Rhea Chakraborty would consume marijuana together, reveals Shruti Modi

Sushant Singh Rajput passed away on June 14. The case is currently being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).

Shruti Modi, who was close to both Sushant Singh Rajput and Rhea Chakraborty in her statement to the CBI reportedly said that the couple would often consume marijuana together. According to CNN News 18 sources, Sushant and Rhea would often spend a lot of time on the terrace consuming marijuana. As per the report, Rhea would also smoke joints with Samuel Miranda and Showik Chakraborty.

However, Rhea in her statement to the officials has maintained that she has never consumed drugs. In her recent interviews she said that she is even willing to do a drug test.

In an interview with India Today, while talking about Sushant consuming marijuana Rhea said, “It is unfortunate that after someone’s death we have to exploit someone’s vices in such a manner. Sushant used to smoke marijuana. He was quite regular. He started before the shooting of Kedarnath. I tried to control him in this department. I was trying to cut him down on it. He was a grown man who chose to do it. I tried to stop him and told him to reduce it. He did exactly what he wanted to do.”

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