Independent artist Nikitaa, who has managed to release four pop singles during the lockdown is back with a new single ‘Wolf’ and it is releasing on 28th May 2021, single is sung, written and composed by Nikitaa. Composed by Nikitaa, the song brings out the RnB, Pop and bit of Hip-hop elemental vibe to it and the depth of instruments like flutes, strings and drums that we haven’t heard on any of her previous tracks.

Nikitaa spoke to The Daily Guardian about working on this track, she says ‘ We actually started this one for fun by fleshing out the production, not specifically for any project. Immediately, when I heard the drums it made me think of something very animalistic and primal, and the idea of writing a song from the perspective of the Wolf was born.

We’ve all been taught the stories about the Big Bad Wolf – The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Red Riding Hood… But there are older stories across several indigenous cultures that speak to the Wolf as a symbol for that inner knowing and intuition that we all have – that speaks to our courage.”

Dibakar Banerjee’s Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar starring Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra in the lead is one of the best Hindi feature film to release after 2019. Satinder ‘Pinky’ Dahiya is played by Arjun Kapoor, a Haryana based police officer who meets Sandeep Walia (Parineeti) a finance expert works for Parivartan Bank. Sandeep ( Sandy) runs to save her life as her boss wants her to be dead. Now how the two go through the situations and paths is seen in the movie, which is depicted beautifully.

 The film uses the words “head over heart” many times. Arjun has made one of his best decisions by doing Sandeep aur Pinky Faraar. The film has some hard hitting scenes which have been aesthetically filmed, filled with black comedy. Anil Mehta is brilliant with his cinematography which matches the screenplay and story. There are two additional characters who use dark humour are Raghubir Yadav and Neena Gupta. Ragubir plays the role of a senior school teacher who is misogynistic and does not believe that women can have a view point to discuss finances. Parineeti Chopra nails in every scene with her responses to Raghubir.

 Neena gets up in the crowd and starts dancing in order to help Sandy with some steps, she does every scene with perfection. Bakul Baljeet Matiyani and Paramita Ghosh have edited the movie brilliantly. The art directors and department also deserve appreciation for visually creating the movie authentically. The climax scenes have brought out Arjun Kapoor which no director has been able to extract out of him till now. This is the return of the Ishaqzaade pair in a more mature way

Ever since the announcement of Priyadarshan’s directorial Hungama 2 is made which is a sequel to the 2003 super-hit film it has become one of the most awaited films of 2021. The film has been making waves with its cast and genre and is among the most eagerly anticipated multi starrers starring Meezaan, Pranitha Subhash, Paresh Rawal and Shilpa Shetty Kundra in lead roles.

Shooting of the film was wrapped up at the beginning of this year and the comic caper is all set and ready to entertain the audiences. While the makers were gearing up for a theatrical release this year, second wave of COVID 19 engulfed the country, because of which most states went into complete lockdown considering the severity of the situation.

Producer Ratan Jain has confirmed that the much awaited family entertainer is indeed releasing on an OTT platform this year. Ratan Jain said, “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.”

Actor Farhan Akhtar has created his fandom by the selection of his films he does. Sports-oriented films have given him numerous accolades. From Bhaag Milkha Bhaag to Toofaan, Farhan has shown his keen interest in sports-based movies. Now India’s Guinness World Record holder and skating champion Nikhil Chindak has expressed his desire to “see Farkhan Akhtar playing me someday”.

If any film would be made on his journey, Nikhil wants Farhan to play his role. “It would definitely be Farhan Akhtar. I am completely inspired by versatility”.

Talking about sports and skating, Nikhil said, “There are ups and down in every field. I wouldn’t say it was a cakewalk getting into sports but with the support of my parents and coaches there was never a room for second thoughts. Making my country proud was a stepping stone towards my goal.”

Farhan will soon be seen in Toofaan, which is directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.

MUMBAI: Actor Saif Ali Khan, in a recent interview, said that being less popular than Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan somehow worked in his favour, as he went on to experiment with his characters and films.

When asked if having relatively less stardom was a “good thing” for him as an actor, Saif said: “Yes, absolutely. I completely agree with that.” He added, “I have to say these guys—Shah Rukh, Salman Khan and Aamir—were kind of born somehow to be actors. I think it must have been a childhood ambition. Certainly, I know it was for two of them. I don’t know if it was Salman’s ambition anyway but he was certainly built for it and made for the kind of success he saw. I joined movies at a time where you got to aim to either be a superstar or not bother. And there’s a point there. It wasn’t really about nuance, different kinds of characters…all that has happened now.” In the interview, Saif also stated that, unlike Salman, Shah Rukh and Aamir, he needed someone to complete him as an actor in films and for him, it was Akshay Kumar. Saif and Akshay have co-starred in films like Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Keemat, Aarzoo, Tu Chor Main Sipahi and Yeh Dillagi, most of which fared well at the box office.

NEW DELHI: Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan, who keeps treating her fans with stunning posts, shared a refreshing picture of herself on social media on Sunday, urging people to ‘stay safe’ amid COVID-19. The ‘3 Idiots’ actor took to her Instagram story and shared a gorgeous selfie urging fans to not ‘lose hope’ amid these testing times. In the picture, Kareena could be seen sporting a floral kaftan and looking absolutely pretty. Along with the picture, she wrote, “Stay home, stay safe… Don’t lose hope” followed by heart emojis.

Recently, Kareena had mourned the loss of IAF Squadron Leader Abhinav Choudhary who passed away in a jet crash in Punjab. Sharing a monochrome picture of Abhinav, she had written, “Rest in peace, Sqn Ldr Abhinav Choudhary. My deepest condolences to the family and the loved ones.” On the work front, Kareena, whose last movie was ‘Angrezi Medium’, will next be seen in ‘Laal Singh Chadha’, co-starring opposite Aamir Khan. Helmed by Advait Chandan, the Bollywood flick is a remake of the Hollywood classic ‘Forrest Gump’. Apart from ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’, Kareena is also a part of ace filmmaker Karan Johar’s period epic ‘Takht’.