Bollywood Newswrap, August 13: Salim-Javed to reunite for movie, Janhvi Kapoor visits Tirupati Balaji on Sridevi’s birth anniversary

Bollywood Newswrap, August 13: Salim-Javed to reunite for movie, Janhvi Kapoor visits Tirupati Balaji on Sridevi’s birth anniversary

As a die-hard Bollywood enthusiast who has witnessed the rise and fall of countless stars, today’s news was nothing short of electrifying! From the iconic duo Salim-Javed reuniting for another masterpiece to Janhvi Kapoor honoring her beloved mother Sridevi at Tirupati, every headline was a delightful surprise.


On August 13, 2024, the film industry experienced a range of events and updates. From unveiling trailers to wrapping up productions, revealing secrets to stirring debates, it was an eventful day that left no stone unturned. To keep you informed about the day’s top stories, we have compiled a news roundup. In case you missed anything, fear not! Here’s what transpired today: From the release of Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar’s Angry Young Men trailer, to Janhvi Kapoor paying tribute at Tirupati on Sridevi’s birth anniversary, this is your comprehensive guide for today’s happenings in the film world.

Here are the top 5 Bollywood news stories of August 13, 2024:

1. Salim-Javed’s iconic duo to reunite for one picture

 

At the premiere of Angry Young Men, Akhtar hinted at a future collaboration on another movie. He revealed he had discussed this with Salim Khan, noting that their rate was steep in the past and would be even more expensive nowadays. In essence, he suggested patience as we await the outcome.

2. Janhvi Kapoor visits Tirupati temple on ‘mumma’ Sridevi’s 61st birth anniversary

Janhvi posted a collection of photos on Instagram, honoring her late mother Sridevi. She started the tribute with a picture of the steps at Tirumala Tirupati Temple, then added a heartwarming image from their childhood together. The post concluded with a touching photo of Janhvi herself, standing at the Tirumala Tirupati Temple in Andhra Pradesh.

3. Rani Mukerji, Karan Johar, and Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese strike a selfie together at the International Film Festival of Melbourne 2024.

At the 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, renowned filmmaker Karan Johar graced the occasion with his presence. Simultaneously, Rani Mukerji celebrated Yash Raj Films’ 50-year milestone by unveiling a Yash Chopra commemorative stamp at the Australian Parliament, which was part of the festival events. Notably, both celebrities delivered speeches at the parliament in Canberra during this time.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese seized the opportunity by snapping a selfie alongside the renowned Bollywood stars during the unique gathering.

4. Rajkummar Rao on whether he would have done Kabir Singh

When queried if Rao could’ve played the role in Kabir Singh, the actor hinted at a possible yes, yet stressed on the necessity of lengthy talks with the director regarding specific scenes. He added that he might have challenged the director over any scene that wasn’t vital to his character, comparing its importance to something as fundamental as breathing.

5. Madhur Bhandarkar plans to bring a sequel series to Fashion

During an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Madhur expressed his thoughts on potentially creating Fashion 2. He believes that the ever-changing fashion industry offers plenty of opportunities for a sequel, given its remarkable growth over the years. As a filmmaker, he envisions that this could translate into a multi-season TV series.

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2024-08-13 19:23