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Amitabh Bachchan to play cameo in Gujarati film 'Fakt Mahilao Mate'

Mumbai [India], May 21: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan will be seen playing a cameo role in a Gujarati film titled 'Fakt Mahilao Mate'.


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Jointly produced by Anand Pandit and Vaishal Shah, 'Fakt Mahilao Mate' is touted as a family centric comedy.


Recalling how Big B came on board, Anand Pandit said, "It is getting tough for me to envision any project without Amit ji who has been a friend, mentor and guide to me in so many ways over the years. The moment I asked him if he would do a cameo in 'Fakt Mahilao Mate' , he instantly said, 'Yes!' He did not ask to hear the script or to know who the director was and came on the sets.


This is the first time that Amit ji is playing a Gujarati character in a Gujarati film." He added, " When Amit ji heard the script on the sets, he loved the witty twists and laughed heartily during the shoot. He was right on time as usual and finished his scenes with clockwork precision. Everyone was surprised by his ease with Gujarati but few people know that he is a linguist and effortlessly picks up the nuances of different languages.


I remember watching him in 'Laawaris' where he spoke multiple languages in a comic scene and little did I know that one day, he would face the camera for my own Gujarati film! As always, he dazzled everyone with his professionalism and charisma. " 'Fakt Mahilao Mate' is planned to release on August 19, 2022.




Akshay Kumar amazed to know 'Prithviraj' team created over 50,000 costumes for the film

Mumbai [India], May 16: Ahead of the release of Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Prithviraj', the makers revealed that they had to create over 50,000 costumes and also used 500 different types of turbans during the shoot.


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Pic Courtesy: Making stills - Instagram


"Rarely do films take this much effort and embark upon such monumental tasks. Every element of our film which is based on the life of Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan has been dealt with utmost sincerity, authenticity and reverence. We have paid attention to the minutest details while making the film because we wanted this to be the most glorious retelling of Samrat Prithviraj's life on the big screen," Akshay said. According to director Chandraprakash Dwivedi, a special costume designer was specially flown in from Rajasthan to stay in Mumbai and make costumes from scratch. "Detailing was key to making a film like Prithviraj."

For example, 500 different turbans were created for the film. All these were authentic replication of the kinds of turbans worn by kings, masses, and people of various professions at that time. We had an expert on turban styling on the set who would oversee the process of these turbans being worn by our actors. Over 50,000 costumes were handmade for the film by a costume designer who, along with his team, was specially flown in from Rajasthan to stay in Mumbai and make these costumes from scratch. I'm glad I had a producer like Aditya Chopra who believed in my vision for the film and backed me completely to tell a story like this in the grandest way possible,"

Chandraprakash Dwivedi said. 'Prithviraj', which also features Manushi Chillar, Sonu Sood and Sanjay Dutt, will release in theatres on June 3.


Taapsee Pannu's 'Dobaaraa' to be released on August 19

Mumbai [India], May 12: Taapsee Pannu-starrer 'Dobaaraa' is all set to hit the theatres on August 19 this year.


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Pic Courtesy: Taapsee Pannu Instagram


Helmed by Anurag Kashyap, 'Dobaaraa' is touted as a new-age thriller, which marks the director-actor duo's third collaboration after 2018's hit 'Manmarziyaan' and biographical drama 'Saand Ki Aankh', which had Kashyap on board as a producer.

Also, the film has been confirmed as the opening night world premiere at the 2022 London Indian Film Festival (LIFF) on June 23. It was earlier set to release on July 1. Produced by Ekta Kapoor's Cult Movies and Sunir Khetarpal's ATHENA, 'Dobaaraa' also stars Pavail Gulati.


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