Expresso Bollywood Update at 11:30 am on 19th May 2022

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“Let’s begin this bulletin with some news on Neena Gupta, whose autobiography Sach Kahun Toh gave a deep insight into the roller coaster life of the actor, who is enjoying the second innings of her career. Now, we have got exclusive information that Sach Kahun Toh is all set to be adapted into a film. In a recent interaction with indianexpress.com, Neena revealed that she is in talks with makers who have shown interest in giving it the screen treatment.

Sach Kahun Toh, which came out last year, chronicled Neena Gupta’s journey from the time she took admission in the National School of Drama to moving to Mumbai in the 80s and raising her daughter Masaba Gupta as a single mother. ”
“Moving on,

Veteran actor Sharmila Tagore is all set to make a comeback with family drama Gulmohar. And in order to make her grandmother feel special, actor Sara Ali Khan recently penned a couplet.

Sharing the poster on her Instagram story, Sara wrote,
“Badi Amma is back on screen. To watch her, I am truly keen. She will be the epitome of brilliance and grace, I have yakeen,”

The official synopsis of the film reads, “Gulmohar revolves around the multi-generation Batra family who are all set to move out of their 34-year-old family home. This moving out triggers a re-discovery of the bonds that have held them together as a family, while grappling with personal secrets and insecurities.””
“On the subject of new films,

Anushka Sharma has been involved with the production of films and shows, but fans have missed seeing her on the big screen. After almost five years, Anushka will return with the film Chakda Xpress, which is based on the life of Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami.

In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Anushka revealed that she has been taking batting tips from her husband, ace cricketer Virat Kohli. She said: “We definitely discuss my progress. Whenever I’ve had a good day learning, I like to share my videos with Virat, to get his feedback. Luckily, he’s not a bowler so I listen to my coach more. But I do turn to Virat for batting tips.””
“Meanwhile,

Just like most of her contemporaries, Deepika Padukone been at the receiving end of casually sexist remarks, especially on social media. When her husband, actor Ranveer Singh was asked about this, he said that while such things are prevalent in society, ‘things are changing’ now, and that no one ‘can get away with anything’.

Talking to Bollywood Bubble, Ranveer said, “We know that this is prevalent in society. But, one needs to look at the upside, the fact that things are changing. Now you have a situation in society like social media, you can’t get away with anything. People will call you out. We’ve come a long way and things are looking up.””
“Salman Khan’s marital status has always been the butt of all jokes, but according to his friend, filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala, there was a time the actor nearly got married.

During an appearance on The Kapil Sharma Show in 2019, Sajid revealed how the two had planned to marry on the same date. He said, “Salman already had a girl, I had to find one for myself. I told my mother and family to find a girl for me, as I and Salman had planned to get married on the same day. Just 5-6 days before the date, he said ‘I don’t have the mood’. He managed to change his mind. ”
“Meanwhile,

Actor Rani Mukerji emerged as a star in the 90’s after Ghulam and Karan Johar’s iconic Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.

In an interview, she revealed an interesting anecdote about her meeting Aamir Khan, from the time she was a young girl. She recalled taking Aamir’s autograph, as he was shooting for the film Love, Love Love with Juhi Chawla.

She said, “I went up to him, and I guess he was in the middle of a shot. I was very excited and I had written ‘Dearest Aamir’ on my autograph book. I was very shy and went up to him, but he was really rude to me. He just took my book and signed. My heart broke.””
“Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar on Sunday shared the first look of her upcoming film, The Archies, which marks the Bollywood debut of Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan. Since then, friends and family have been sharing best wishes for Suhana. Her father, actor Shah Rukh Khan, penned a note for her, while mother Gauri Khan expressed her excitement in her social media posts. Now, her brother and Shah Rukh’s elder son Aryan Khan has shared a sweet wish for the debutant.

Taking to his Instagram stories, Aryan shared the poster of The Archies and wrote a message for Suhana on it.

He said, “Best of luck baby sister. Teaser looks awesome. Everyone looks great. All of you will kill it,” ”
“Meanwhile,

Amitabh Bachchan has responded to fans who trolled him for wishing good morning quite late on Sunday. In his dignified style, the actor thanked people for the taunts and insults in chaste Hindi and explained how he pulled off an all-nighter, and went to bed late, leading to the late greetings.

On Facebook, the superstar wrote., “A good morning to you.” Since it was about 11:30 when he shared this, his fans began to troll him, most in good jocular spirit but some with malice and abuse.

The actor, remained dignified in his replies, as one of the comments read, Old man, it’s afternoon,” to which he said, “I pray to god that nobody insults you when you grow old.”” ”
“And finally,

Taapsee Pannu’s Outsiders Films has collaborated with Viacom18 Studios to launch its next biggie. Directed by Tarun Dudeja, the film would be a fascinating story of four women and their life-changing journey to the highest motorable pass in the world. Riding the mean machine would be actors Ratna Pathak Shah, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Dia Mirza and Sanjana Sanghi, who would be seen playing starkly different characters.

As the production houses announced their film on Monday, Taapsee Pannu said, “We have attempted to give audiences a visual experience that they have rarely seen on screen. Dhak Dhak narrates the story of four women who realise that freedom has to be owned and never given.”””

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