SCOOPS: Ranbir Kapoor reserves March 8-10 for Akash Ambani's wedding, Shahid Kapoor in 'Sharabi'?

After Hrs has been keeping you updated about the deep bond that’s shared by Ranbir Kapoor’s with his young industrialist buddy Akash Ambani. 

Their common interests are football, films and dogs. And though they are years apart in age, they have a friendship that is based on genuine respect for each other. A source says, “Akash is partial when it comes to his love for Ranbir.’’

While a host of B-Town types landed up in St Moritz, Switzerland, to liven up the proceedings at Akash’s pre-wedding bash and let their hair down, the genuine affection came across only in one photograph. The picture of Ranbir kissing Akash on the head. Shloka Mehta, Akash’s young bride-to-be was also spotted in the picture, which spoke for itself.

Back from Switzerland, it will be business as usual for film folk. One hears that the same set of people, Ranbir included, has reserved March 8 to 10 for the wedding festivities in Mumbai.

Indian cinema icon, Sridevi’s last film outing will release in China on March 22, 2019. “The legacy of an actor of her stature lives on in the work she has left behind for us. MOM is the perfect example of this. The film has received an overwhelming response from every region it has released in. We are proud to be taking this heart-touching film to yet another market, spreading her gift farther and wider,” says Vibha Chopra, Head - Zee Studios International (Film Marketing, Distribution and Acquisition) “MOM is a film that has connected with both, mothers and audiences, from every region. This is Sri’s last film and our aim is to tell this beautiful story and showcase her most remembered last film to as many people as possible. Zee Studios International has been a part of MOM’s success since day one and I am glad to see them take this film to heights even two years after its release,” added Boney Kapoor. 

This Ravi Udyawar directorial won two National Awards, one for Best Actress and the other for Best Background Score.

Malayalam actor Tony Luke (Oozham and Sakhavu) will make his Bollywood debut in Badla.  The actor was already working on another South Indian film when he was offered the Sujoy Ghosh thriller. But it came with a challenge.  He had gained 10 kilos for his Malayalam movie and Sujoy wanted him to knock off that extra flab in just two weeks for him to appear in Badla.

Since the role in the Hindi film was tempting, Tony took up the weight-loss challenge. The actor opted for a strict diet and exercise regime. By the time they began shooting the Hindi flick, the South-based actor had transformed into the lean machine that made him an ideal fit for Badla.

Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal are reuniting on screen with the third instalment of their much-loved comedy franchise Hera Pheri. While the third part had gone on floors a few years ago with John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan, it had to be put on the backburner because of insufficient funds. But now, producer Firoze A Nadiadwala has worked things out and the original cast will reprise their roles. Indra Kumar, who’s just got a hit film with Total Dhamaal, will be helming the comic caper. Talking about that, Induji, as he’s fondly called, reveals, “I’m happy that the favourite trio is coming back together. We start the film towards the end of this year. It’s currently being scripted. I was completely cut off from that project for the last three months because I was busy with Total Dhamaal.” Ask him how he envisions part three and he says, “I’m addicted to VFX now, after working on Total Dhamaal. So, it will definitely be bigger and better and involve heavy VFX. I’m expecting people to enjoy the film as much.” 

Yesterday marked a sad day for actor Murli Sharma (Golmaal Again, Diwale among several others). His father Vrijbhushan Sharma passed away at their home in Mumbai. He was 84. Our condolences to the family for their loss.  

Standing behind the mic isn’t new to superstar Amitabh Bachchan. The legendary actor has lent his voice to many songs in his career. This time around, he gets into the rap mode for the track titled Aukaat, for his upcoming film Badla, which hits the screens on March 8. Recently, Ranveer Singh proved to be a great rapper on screen and also when it came to exercising his vocal cords. Now, the audience gets to see the Big B hit some cool notes for the promotional number that will be released tomorrow. The track, which has been written by Siddhant Kaushal with rap by Jizzy, has been composed by Clinton Cerejo. Sharing singing credits with the Pink actor are Amit Mishra, Clinton and Jizzy.

Recently, Abhishek Kapoor whose Kedarnath won accolades, — especially, for debutante Sara Ali Khan — announced a film titled Sharabi, to be co-produced with Bhushan Kumar. The grapevine suggests that  Shahid Kapoor is in contention for the lead. It would be interesting to watch Gattu and Sasha work together if this ‘rumour’ turns out to be correct.