Bollywood superstar Salman Khan made his presence felt at the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024, arriving under tight security to cast his vote at a polling station in Mumbai. Known for his star power, Salman turned heads with his casual yet stylish attire, sporting a grey T-shirt, jeans, and a black cap.   

Captured by social media, Salman was seen briefly posing for photographs with fans outside the polling station before heading in to fulfill his civic duty. Despite the crowd and security, the superstar maintained his composure, highlighting the importance of voting in a democracy.   

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The Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 witnessed an impressive turnout from Bollywood celebrities. Stars like Ranbir Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Kartik Aaryan, Ananya Panday, and Kiara Advani were also spotted exercising their right to vote, making it a star-studded polling day.   

On the professional front, Salman is currently working on his much-anticipated film ‘Sikandar,’ co-starring Rashmika Mandanna. The film is being shot extensively in Hyderabad and features a stellar cast, including Sathyaraj and Sharman Joshi.   

Reports suggest that nearly half the film has been completed, with the team aiming to wrap up shooting by January 2025. Directed by Sajid Nadiadwala and featuring music by Pritam, ‘Sikandar’ promises a vibrant soundtrack. Two songs, one inspired by Eid with a Qawwali vibe and another celebrating Holi, have already been shot and are expected to become chartbusters.   

Scheduled for an Eid 2025 release, ‘Sikandar’ is set to captivate audiences with its festive tracks and high-energy performances. Salman himself has praised the songs as some of Pritam’s finest work, setting high expectations for the movie’s soundtrack.   

Once ‘Sikandar’ wraps up, Salman is set to collaborate with director Atlee on a new project, currently in the scripting stage. Fans eagerly await more updates about his upcoming ventures.   

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Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins fatally shot in Oct. 2021

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Involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin dismissed

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Bringing film to audiences honours Hutchins, says director

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Polish premiere a world away from Hollywood glitz

By Malgorzata Wojtunik

TORUN, Poland, – Alec Baldwin’s Western “Rust” premiered at a low-key Polish film festival on Wednesday, three years after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died when Baldwin pointed a gun at her, in Hollywood’s first on-set fatal shooting in nearly 30 years.

Director Joel Souza, who was wounded in the shooting, told Reuters it was a relief to have completed the film and bring it to audiences, in what he hoped would be a tribute to the 42-year-old Ukrainian.

The film opened to an audience of a few hundred in the medieval central Polish city of Torun, at the Camerimage festival, a speciality event focused on cinematography. The setting was a world away from the typical glamour and fanfare of a Hollywood release.

“I’m excited that people will get to see Halyna’s work, you know, I hope they appreciate her work… It wasn’t an easy decision by any means, but it became important to me and important to her husband that people see her final work.”

The gun held by Baldwin fired a live round inadvertently loaded by the movie’s chief weapons handler Hannah Gutierrez on the film set near Santa Fe, New Mexico in October 2021. Gutierrez was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in March and is serving an 18-month prison sentence, which is under appeal.

Baldwin had also faced trial, but in July a New Mexico judge dismissed involuntary manslaughter charges against him, agreeing with his lawyers that prosecutors and police withheld evidence on the source of the live round that killed Hutchins.

Souza said he hoped the film’s release would mean people learned more about Hutchins than simply what had happened to her and would get to “see the world through her eyes”.

“That’s one of the nice things about movies. You could sort of see the world the way the people who made it see it,” he said. “The cinematography is stunning and I hope people can appreciate that.”

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In a 2021 television interview, Baldwin said he was told the gun was empty and Hutchins directed him to point it toward the camera and cock it. He said the revolver fired when he let go of the hammer and he did not pull the trigger.

Souza said he realised it would be next to impossible for people to watch the film without thinking of Hutchins’ death.

“I think that’s how people even know about the movie,” he said. “But, you know, by the same token… I would hope that for no matter what reasons people come to it – whether it’s out of curiosity, whether they like Westerns, for whatever reason – I hope they can at least take something from it or they can appreciate her work in it.”

A church scene they were working on when Hutchins was shot has gone from the film, he said.

“It’s just gone. It doesn’t exist anymore. We were never going to finish that… I changed the script and so I wiped that out of it.”

‘NORTH STAR’

Returning to complete the film after Hutchins’ death was extremely tough for the crew, said Souza, but they were all united in wanting to honour and remember Hutchins.

“I was a wreck and I’m not generally a wreck on set. But emotionally, I was just all over the place and the crew really carried me through that,” he said.

“I just kept thinking, how am I getting through these days? And I realise how I got through those days. It’s because the crew carried me through them… they were able to keep me focused on the task at hand. And always remember Halyna. Remember Halyna, remember Halyna. That’s the North Star.”

The Camerimage festival was a fitting place to honour her, Souza said, and the film opened with a minute of silence.

“This festival meant a great deal to her, as it does all cinematographers. I think preserving her work, trying to preserve every last frame of it that we could, and to show it to people and to let them understand how talented she was, I think is a fitting honour for her.”

Asked with regard to the court cases whether he thought justice had been done, Souza said: “I just can’t let that kind of thing or that kind of thinking take up space in me. I’ve just got to move forward. The only way forward is forward. That’s it.”

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New Delhi: Shraddha Kapoor, often celebrated as Bollywood’s beloved superstar, has once again charmed her fans with her relatable humor and endearing interactions on Instagram. With over 94.1 million followers, Shraddha’s authenticity continues to make her a favorite among audiences, both on and off the big screen.

In her latest post, Shraddha shared a series of lighthearted photos reflecting her post-Diwali vibes. Captioned with playful wit, she wrote:

“Lights utar gayi, rangoli mit gayi par mithaiyon ke calories abhi bhi wahi hain Green tea se break khatam.”

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The post struck a chord with her fans, who flooded the comments with laughter and relatable anecdotes. True to her warm and engaging style, Shraddha replied to several comments with her trademark humor and charm.

When a fan lamented their lack of post-festival motivation, Shraddha quipped, “Socho salary credit hone ke baad waali feeling, motivation laane ka turant tareeka.”

Another cheeky follower asked, “Jalebi humare liye bhi milegi babudi?” Shraddha playfully responded, “Aapko kya lagta hai? Main gems ke saath share karungi ya nahi.”

A fan curious about her pets, Shyloh and Small, also received a clever reply tying the discussion to civic responsibility. Shraddha hinted at upcoming activities, saying, “Vote dene ki tyaari.”

The actress’s witty banter and thoughtful engagement highlight her unique connection with fans, making her stand out in an industry where such interactions are rare. Beyond her blockbuster films, Shraddha’s genuine efforts to connect with her audience have solidified her as one of Bollywood’s most relatable and adored stars.

From humor to heartfelt messages, Shraddha continues to prove that her superstar status is built not just on talent but also on her ability to make her fans feel valued.

Raha Kapoor recently stole the spotlight in a video of Alia Bhatt. Fans are now going gaga over her cuteness. Check it out

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s darling daughter Raha Kapoor turned two years old this month and she is already one of the most adored star kids of the country. May it be her funny annoyed faces in paparazzi videos, which remind fans of Alia’s resting face, or her special bond with her doting daddy— it is always a delight to see Raha on our social media feeds. Sometime back, the star kid took the internet by storm when she enjoyed an animated conversation with her grandmother Neetu Kapoor at the airport. Well, Raha is making fans gush over her cute baby voice once again today.

We are talking about a video of Alia’s, where fans noticed Raha calling her mother. In this clip, the actor shares that her production house Eternal Sunshine Productions is partnering with a film festival this year. Alia goes on to explain how special the film festival is, which showcases nature’s resilience and gives the audience a chance to enjoy impactful story-telling about the planet, climate and environment. But what stole the show was Raha’s voice in the background, yelling, “Maaa!” We are guessing Alia shot this video while she was in the comfort of her home with Raha.

As expected, fans went gaga after hearing Raha’s super cute voice in Alia’s video and showered the comment section of this post with love for the star kid. For instance, one social media user shared, “OMG!!!Raha calling her mom in background is sooo qute ❤️❤️❤️🧿🧿🧿,” whereas another comment read: “Raha calling “maaa” in background<3.” Another internet user exclaimed, “The way raha calling maa in background 🥹🥹😍😍😍,” whereas a fan gushed, “Raha voice in background 🥳🥳❤️.”

Well, it is truly a delight to witness Raha growing up so fast. We wish Alia, Raha and Ranbir all the happiness in the world!

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