excitement all around Salman KhanUpcoming untitled film with director Vamshi Pedipalli and actress Nayantara Reaching a new height. The shooting is currently underway in Mumbai, and the latest buzz comes from renowned South Indian choreographers Shoby Paulraj and Lalita Shoby, who recently revealed on Instagram that they are working with the superstar on the project.

Lalita Shobi paid emotional tribute to Salman Khan

Lalita Shoby shared a warm and emotional post on Instagram about her experience of working with the Bollywood star. In her words, she wrote, “Dear, bhaiya @beingsalmankhan 🙏 Thank you so much for being so kind and loving ❤ bhaiya you are a legend… 🙏❤ The way you respected me on the set, I don’t know how to explain in words, I feel it is completely a blessing to work with you bhaiya, it really shows your respect and love for the human being, and especially for me, being a female choreographer I didn’t feel any difference anywhere Because you respected me a lot brother, and gave me space to work freely 🙏 You are so great brother, lots of respect and love to you...”She further added, “See you soon to work more in the upcoming schedule… 🙏❤ God bless 🙌🙏❤ Me and my husband Mr Shobi @shobi_master we both are enjoying working with you bhaiya🙏 We will always be grateful to you bhaiya.”

Fans expect huge crowd dance number

Although the exact nature of the song being choreographed has not been confirmed yet, fans are already filled with anticipation. Comments on the post ranged from enthusiastic to optimistic, with one fan writing, “The group dance number is loading,” and another writing, “Looking forward to the scenes, master.”

Salman Khan confirmed Eid 2027 release

A few days ago, Salman shared a video from the sets officially announcing that the film will release on Eid 2027. After missing the Eid release this year, fans are thrilled that the brothers will be back on the big screen for the festival next year.

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Meanwhile, fans are also waiting for the news of Salman’s second upcoming film ‘Mathrubhoomi’. The film, originally scheduled for April 17, 2026, was postponed, and a new release date is yet to be announced by the makers.

to mother Deepika PadukoneHer pregnancy is not allowing her to stay away from the film sets. The actress, who is splitting her time between the sets of ‘King’ and ‘Raaka’, is reportedly getting ready to shoot some intense action sequences.

Atlee will use body doubles for pregnant Deepika Padukone!

According to reports, director Atlee is reworking parts of his upcoming film to accommodate the filming schedule of his pregnant heroine. Padukone is said to have around 50 days of shooting left for the project, headlined by Allu Arjun.A report in Bollywood Hungama states that Atlee, who is excited about Deepika’s pregnancy, has worked with her team to prepare a ‘Plan B’ for the upcoming shooting schedule. According to the report, “Most of Deepika’s major action sequences will now be done using her body double. The actress has already given a few close-up sequences and they will be merged using VFX for the final print.”

About Deepika Padukone’s role in ‘Raaka’

Padukone, who will reportedly play a central role in the action-packed sci-fi film, will reportedly continue shooting her close-ups and other dialogue-heavy portions. She will also reportedly have a major entry sequence and other important moments with Allu Arjun. These scenes are now likely to be filmed with stunt doubles and post-production techniques to maintain continuity.

Deepika Padukone shoots with stunt double

This would not be the first time that the actress has used a stunt double in her films. Pictures of the actress with her stunt double on the sets of ‘Pathan’ went viral in 2023. Katja McRae took to her handle to share pictures of herself posing with the DP on the sets of the film. Both were seen rocking similar costumes; However, black dots appeared on Katja’s face for motion capture.She had earlier also come forward to shoot action sequences for the DP during many of her other commercial shoots.Speaking about the film, Atlee had earlier revealed that with ‘Raaka’, fans will “see a very different Deepika” on the big screen.

Deepika announces second pregnancy!

Deepika announced that she is expecting her second child with her husband. Ranveer Singh Earlier this month. The couple are already parents to a baby girl, Dua.

New Delhi: India and New Zealand on Monday signed a bilateral trade deal, described as a “once in a generation” opportunity. It is expected to be implemented by the end of the year, and will allow 100% duty-free access for goods shipped from the country along with easier visa rules for students and skilled professionals and free access for yoga professionals, AYUSH practitioners and musicians. Additionally, New Zealand has committed to investing $20 billion over the next 15 years, with Trade Minister Todd McLay identifying infrastructure among the areas where some investment will be made with the government facilitating the flow. With the agreement, both sides are looking to double bilateral trade in goods and services to $5 billion in five years.He appeared confident of the deal being reached despite concerns from his government’s coalition partner New Zealand First, as the opposition New Zealand Labor Party has backed it.Amidst the concerns expressed, McClay said, “We have the majority in Parliament to pass this agreement. All trade agreements presented in Parliament have enjoyed a supermajority of the two largest parties… We have bipartisanship.”The deal was finalized within nine months of resumption of talks and India managed to keep its sensitive agricultural products and dairy out of the scope of the treaty. PM Narendra Modi said, “The FTA catalyzes new opportunities for our farmers, artisans, young entrepreneurs, women and MSMEs, opening avenues for global market access and enterprise across all sectors, from agriculture and manufacturing to technology, education and services.”Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said this is India’s ninth agreement in the last few years, adding that the UK and Oman deals will be operationalized in the coming weeks, while the trade deal with the EU is awaiting approval.“At the heart of the agreement is empowerment for exports, agricultural productivity, student mobility, skills, investment and services,” he said.Goyal said India can expect to gain a larger share in product segments ranging from footwear to automobiles. The trade agreement, negotiations for which were concluded in December, will provide duty-free access to India’s exports including textiles, apparel, leather, footwear, gems and jewellery, engineering goods and processed foods. New Zealand has a maximum tariff of up to 10% in sectors such as ceramics, carpets, automobiles and auto components.On its part, India will reduce tariffs on 70% of tariff lines, covering 95% of bilateral trade value, while keeping about 30% of products outside the scope of the agreement.While the pact opens doors for Indian professionals, Goyal said they have also invited GCCs from other New Zealand to take advantage of the skilled manpower in the country and reduce their costs. India has offered concessions to New Zealand in areas such as banking by allowing it to open more branches here.McLay said New Zealand companies intend to use the treaty’s provisions to import goods into India and re-export them after value addition. Goyal clarified that some of these goods, which may be agriculture or dairy related, will not be allowed to be sold in the domestic market and can only be used for export, in line with India’s foreign trade policy.

Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi On Monday he said he was “confident” of a “historic transformation” in Bengal after the elections and that he would return to the state to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP government.Addressing a rally in Barrackpore, Modi said, “Wherever I went, I felt the mood of the people of Bengal. I am confident that I will have to be present at the swearing-in ceremony after May 4 (the day the assembly election results will be declared).”India’s prosperity is incomplete without “Purvodaya” (rising of the East), he said. The PM said Bengal was heading towards a “historic transition” and the elections would “change the destiny of the entire eastern India”. “It is my duty to keep Bengal safe. I will never step back from my responsibility.”In an attempt to establish the BJP’s historical closeness to Bengal, Modi noted the rise of his party’s ideological precursor Jan Sangh in the state. Modi said, “The Presidency region of Bengal gave birth to Jan Sangh and elected Syama Prasad Mukherjee as MP. The BJP government in Bengal will fulfill its pledge to end the menace of refugees.”Infiltrators should leave Bengal and India before April 29: Modi In an attempt to strike a chord with the community, Modi visited the Matua temple in Thakurnagar and shared a photo of his 2019 meeting with the now late Matua matriarch, Baroma Binapani Devi, on his X handle.Underscoring the BJP’s commitment towards protecting persecuted Hindus in neighboring countries, he said in Thakurnagar, “Jana Sangh (ideological precursor of BJP) stands strongly with the refugees. Syama Prasad Mukherjee was considered their spokesperson.” In the same breath, he spoke out against Trinamool’s “appeasement politics” and vowed to drive out infiltrators.He said, “I am warning the infiltrators to leave Bengal and India before April 29. Otherwise, every one of them will be thrown out after May 4.”Referring to the first phase of voting on April 23, which saw a record turnout of over 93%, Modi said, “TMC’s pride was destroyed in the first phase. BJP’s massive victory in the second phase will be assured. We have to win at every booth and there is no room for complacency.” Pointing to the huge participation of women in the first phase, Modi said women were cheated the most during Trinamool’s tenure.Referring to the I-PAC issue, he said, “Trinamool and the state government tried to create obstacles in the investigation of the central agency. Attempts were made to destroy evidence. But the Supreme Court has recently given a strict order in this case.”Before attending the road show in Kolkata, Modi offered prayers at Thanthania Kalibari.