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  • Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal begin shooting for Hera Pheri 3

    Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal begin shooting for Hera Pheri 3

    Fans have been eagerly awaiting an update on the cult comedy franchise Hera Pheri and the excitement has only grown following the confirmation earlier this year that filmmaker Priyadarshan will return to direct the third instalment. In a recent update, the 68-year-old filmmaker shared that he plans to start writing Hera Pheri 3 sometime next year.

    However, we’ve exclusively learnt that the first scene of the film, starring the original cast — actors Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal — was shot on April 3.A source close to the production confirmed the news, saying, “Yes, it’s true. The first scene was indeed shot today with Akshay, Suniel, and Paresh, who will be bringing back the memories of their iconic roles.”

    Speaking about the challenge ahead, Priyadarshan had earlier stated, “It is going to be very challenging to make the third part because there will be too many expectations. Characters have gotten older and accordingly people should believe…these are important things. I am taking it as a challenge.”

    This much-awaited third instalment comes 19 years after Phir Hera Pheri (2006) and 24 years after the original Hera Pheri (2000).

  • Akshay’s Oh My God 2 sent to censor board review committee to avoid controversy

    Akshay’s Oh My God 2 sent to censor board review committee to avoid controversy

    In order to avoid an Adipurush-like backlash, Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is looking at the dialogues and scenes in Oh My God 2 (OMG 2). The upcoming film is a sequel to Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal’s 2012 film OMG – Oh My God. As per a new report, the board’s revising committee seeks to ensure that the dialogues and scenes in OMG 2 ‘do not create any issues’. There is no clarity yet about which scenes or dialogues in Oh My God 2 have caused concern to the CBFC. Once the film goes to the revision committee, the CBFC will reportedly take a decision on the movie, which is set to be released in theatres on August 11.
    As per sources quoted in a recent report by India Today, “CBFC does not want to repeat the backlash that Adipurush faced over its dialogues” and it will take a decision on Akshay Kumar-starrer Oh My God 2 after the board’s revising committee “looks over at the dialogues and scenes in the film”.
    Sources told India Today that CBFC has now taken “preemptive measures” to avoid any backlash over Oh My God 2 dialogues and scenes. CBFC will send any movie dealing with subjects like God or religion for review and revision, added the source.

  • Shilpa Shetty, Paresh Rawal-starrer Hungama 2 to release on an OTT

    Shilpa Shetty, Paresh Rawal-starrer Hungama 2 to release on an OTT

    The sequel to the hit 2003 comedy movie Hungama, Hungama 2 will release on a major streaming platform, the makers shared on Monday. Hungama 2 features Shilpa Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Meezaan and Pranitha Subhash in the lead roles.

    Although the film was made for theatres, the makers have decided to go the digital way because cinema halls are shut due to the ongoing second wave of Covid-19. With no guarantee when theatres would finally reopen, producer Ratan Jain shared in a statement that he wanted the audience to enjoy the comedy caper from the comfort of their home.

    “Hungama 2 is a lighthearted film meant to be enjoyed across all age groups, and we feel it will entertain the audiences and bring some cheer in these trying times. We will release the film on a digital platform this year and movie lovers can enjoy the laugh riot at the comfort of their homes. We have made Hungama 2 with utmost love and we are confident that our film will bring a smile to people’s faces,” said Jain.

    The team had finished shooting the movie earlier this year.

    Directed by Priyadarshan, Hungama 2 also features Rajpal Yadav, Johnny Lever, Manoj Joshi and Ashutosh Rana in significant parts. The film has been co-produced by Ratan Jain, Ganesh Jain, Chetan Jain, and Armaan Ventures. The release date of the Priyadarshan directorial is yet to be announced.