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Ludo, Chalaang, Aashram 2, Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari: OTT platforms aim to make your Diwali special

With Diwali just around the corner, the plans of meeting friends and relatives seem to go awry as we are now in the midst of a coronavirus pandemic, where staying home, maintaining social distance and wearing a mask is the need of the hour.

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With Diwali just around the corner, the plans of meeting friends and relatives seem to go awry as we are now in the midst of a coronavirus pandemic, where staying home, maintaining social distance and wearing a mask is the need of the hour. Despite all, the festival of lights is incomplete without visiting theatres for cinephiles to get their dose of entertainment. 

This time around, OTT is where the action is. The screen may have gotten smaller this year around, but not the excitement. Here, we have listed some of the exciting movies and shows releasing this week for you to watch this Diwali.

Ludo

Director Anurag Basu is back after a gap of three years with dark comedy drama titled Ludo. The film is said to be based on four different stories set in Indian metro.The anthology stars an ensemble cast of Rajkummar Rao, Abhishek Bachchan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Pankaj Tripathi, Sanya Malhotra and Fatima Sana Shaikh in lead roles. The film’s synopsis reads- they say you don’t meet people by accident , they are meant to cross your path for a reason. Bachhan plays a kidnapper, while Rao features as a conman. The movie is streaming on Netflix from November 12.

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Chhalaang

Helmed by Hansal Mehta, Chhalaang stars Rajkummar Rao, Nushrratt Bharucha and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayub in the lead roles. The story revolves around two physical education teachers essayed by Rao and Ayub, who fall for the same girl played by Bharucha. The film is touted to be a hilarious drama , which is co-produced by actor Ajay Devgan. The cast also includes Saurabh Shukla, Ila Arun and Satish Kaushik in supporting roles. Chhalaang will begin streaming on Amazon Prime Video from November 13.

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Aashram 2-The dark side 

The web series Aashram starring Bobby Deol is about a fraud godman who indulges in nefarious activities. With the success of the first season, director Prakash Jha has come up with the new season, promising new twists and shocks related to the central character called Kashipur Waale Baba Nirala essayed by Deol. The thriller series is titled Aashram-The Dark Side, which streams on MXPlayer from November 11.

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Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari

The satirical drama is the first Bollywood film to make theatrical release post coronavirus pandemic.Directed by Abhishek Sharma, the film stars Manoj Bajpayee, Diljit Dosanjh and Fatima Sana Shaikh as leads. Set in the 90s era, the film is about a wedding detective who performs background checks on prospective grooms.Produced by Zee Studios and Essel vision productions, Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari is set for November 15 release.

Also Read: Riddhima Kapoor Sahni remembers father Rishi Kapoor on Diwali, shares emotional post

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Actor Malaika Arora’s father dies after jumping off terrace, no suicide note recovered, says Mumbai Police

After receiving this shocking news, the actor’s ex-husband Arbaaz Khan also reached the residence of Malaika’s parents.

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Bollywood actor Malaika Arora’s father Anil Arora died by jumping off from the sixth floor of a residential building in Bandra, the Mumbai Police said on Wednesday, adding that no suicide note has been recovered so far from the scene.

According to police, the body has been sent for post-mortem and the case is being investigated.

Raj Tilak Roshan of DCP Zone 9 said, “The body of one Anil Arora was found. He resided on the 6th floor. We are carrying out further investigation and our team is here. We are investigating all angles in detail. Our teams are here, forensic teams are here as well. The body is being taken for postmortem. We are investigating everything in detail. Prima facie it seems to be suicide, we are conducting further investigation.”

Malaika Arora was not at home when her father committed suicide. The actor-model was reportedly in Pune and rushed back to Mumbai soon after learning about the incident. After receiving this shocking news, the actor’s ex-husband Arbaaz Khan also reached the residence of Malaika’s parents.

Malaika’s parents, Anil and Joyce Polycarp, had separated when she was 11 years old. Anil Arora, despite his daughter’s high profile, maintained a low public profile himself.

Malaika Arora, a prominent actress and television personality, has yet to issue a public statement on this tragic event. The family is reportedly in deep shock and mourning as they await further details from the investigation.

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Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh blessed with baby girl

Their family members followed suit soon after their arrival.

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Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcomed their first, baby girl, on Sunday at Mumbai’s HN Reliance Hospital, as per the report. The arrival of the healthy baby marks a significant new chapter in the lives of Deepika and Ranveer Singh.

The couple, accompanied by their family members, were spotted arriving at the hospital on Sunday, with photographers being unable to capture clear pictures as they remained inside their curtained car. Their family members followed suit soon after their arrival.

In preparation for the baby’s arrival, the duo visited the iconic Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai on Friday, seeking blessings from Lord Ganesha ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi. Images and videos of Deepika in a green-colored saree with a baby bump went viral on social media.

The couple announced their pregnancy in February this year through a joint post signifying “September 2024” with adorable motifs of baby clothes, shoes, and balloons. They also shared pictures from their maternity photoshoot, showing a radiant Deepika flaunting her baby bump with Ranveer by her side.

Reports suggest that the couple might embark on this new journey in a new residence. It is rumored that Deepika and Ranveer may move into a luxurious apartment in Bandra, near superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s bungalow, Mannat. The apartment will comprise floors 16 to 19 with a private terrace once construction is complete.

Known for keeping their relationship private, Deepika and Ranveer started dating in 2013 on the set of “Goliyon Ki Rasleela: Ram-Leela” and tied the knot at Lake Como, Italy, in 2018, in an intimate ceremony with close friends and family in attendance.

Deepika Padukone’s most recent appearance in the Prabhas-starrer “Kalki 2898 AD” became the biggest blockbuster of 2024. Her upcoming project includes Rohit Shetty’s “Singham Again,” alongside husband Ranveer Singh, scheduled to release on Diwali this year.

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Akshay Kumar reveals receiving condolence messages after his films flop, says still alive

Films like Sarfira, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Mission Raniganj, Selfiee, Raksha Bandhan, Samrat Prithviraj, and Bachchhan Paandey were not hits.

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Akshay Kumar, a Bollywood actor, made a statement on Friday addressing recent box office failures saying it is ridiculous that people are writing sympathetic messages expressing how they feel sorry for me just because my recent film did not perform well in theaters. He added that he is not bothered by such remarks and will continue to do his work as he has done for three decades.

Films like Sarfira, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Mission Raniganj, Selfiee, Raksha Bandhan, Samrat Prithviraj, and Bachchhan Paandey were not hits.

Showing his positive attitude, he added, “Whatever happens in life happens for a better and bigger reason. Yes, my four or five films have not done well, so what? People are sending sympathetic messages like ‘Don’t worry’ and ‘It will be okay,’ but why?”

He also mentioned a journalist who wrote about his comeback, saying, “I called him up and inquired what ‘back’ even means. I have not gone anywhere; I am still here working on my next film.” Kumar conveyed this message to reporters at the trailer launch of Khel Khel Mein.

At the age of 56, the actor declared, “I am here, and I will continue to work. I don’t heed what presumptions and assumptions people make about me. I wake up with a productive mindset, exercise, go to work, and what I make, I do on my own. I don’t owe anything to anyone.”

Mudassar Aziz, known for directing Happy Bhag Jayegi and Pati Patni Aur Woh, is behind the comedy-drama Khel Khel Mein, which is set to compete at the box office with two other Hindi films: John Abraham’s Vedaa and Stree 2, releasing on August 15. Despite the competition, Aziz expressed his support for all the films, emphasizing a collaborative spirit within the Hindi film industry.

He stated, “We all belong to the same industry, I don’t see it as a competition. I have admiration for Amar Kaushik’s work (director of Stree 2) . I genuinely hope both of our films are a success at the box office.”

Aziz highlighted the importance of collective success for the industry, saying, “When a festive weekend arrives, it’s a chance to encourage audiences to visit cinemas. In Khel KhelMein, I’ve even included a nod to Stree as a way of saying, ‘Let’s make this a successful weekend for Hindi cinema .’

Khel Khel Mein is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Vipul D Shah, Ashwin Varde, Rajesh Bahl, Shashikant Sinha, and Ajay Rai.

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