You might not know who this blind item is about. We don’t blame you since the news of this movie came out almost a year ago. Last we heard of it was probably late last year and until now, nothing has been decided.
Here’s the thing, how do they know this movie requires 300 crore to be made without having a script in place? Did they just decide this based on the idea they had or based on the number of VFX and foreign experts they would need for the film?
300 crore is a lot, more than ‘Baahubali’ and a little less than Shankar’s ‘2.0’. Unless, this is a Hollywood production, which means 300 crore is nothing to them so it makes sense. But as far as Bollywood goes, they won’t invest that much money, let alone half of that money on a film whose leading actor is a lady. It doesn’t matter if she is a top star, this has yet to happen.
Probably, Kangana Ranaut was the last female lead actor to have a film that cost more than 100 crore to make, but even that it was due to the re-shoots they had to do and all that.
If this actress really does want to make this film, then she most probably have to secure the money herself. This explains why she has been turning producer, she wants to get into that world.
Let’s see if they are able to get this thing going. At this point, they don’t even have a script. The idea of this film was probably announced to see if people get excited and if they can get the funding from somewhere.
Check out the blind item below from Mumbai Mirror.
Bollywood Blind Item
A leading film actor had announced a superhero film last year. The film – announced close on the heels of the actor’s biggest blockbuster till date – was said to be on a gargantuan budget of Rs 300 crore.
But it’s been over a year since news of the film broke, and we hear there is no script ready yet. The makers seem to have quietly shelved the project for another smaller but more lucrative film.
OSOP Guesses
Actor: Deepika Padukone
Hit Film: Padmaavat
@M; y u bother that Kangana took dig at Deepika.Its true wht Kangana said.Padmavat was poor film,just created huge controversy and cashed it,despite no storyline,n who is Padmavati?Instead of fighting and taking her stand ,she along with her followers chose to die.It would hav been great if they died in war.Y to glorify such woman who became second wife of King? Shame on Deepika for doing such movie.nd she pokes her nose through TLL foundation ,asking y name ‘’mental’ in film’s title? Did c ever see song ‘pyscho saiya’ from film Saaho?Where’s her TLL foundation now? Deepika is just jealous of Kangana’s success and doesn’t leave a chance to take dig at Kangana.Kangana sud sue TLL foundation too.
where is that moron hatekjo he has opinions about every hr Kr articles . So what’s that hatekjo moron’s take on this
Queen brought immense goodwill for Kangana. Then her candid comments in Anupama’s long interview. Then Datto. She was riding so high. Across the spectrum, movie people and advertisers, were queuing up to work with her.
And now look at her. Screeching about “deshdrohi media” on twitter because they criticised her. Such a fall. I doubt she’ll be able to pick herself up. Even Amitabh Bachchan didn’t go as far as her when they boycotted him.
i don’t think kangana will go down. Reason number 1: people do not trust star kids and paid media anymore. they get more views and not more likes as it was in the earlier times. Reason number 2: public does not respect and adore bollywood stars as it used to be initial times. star kids are media and manager made stars. outsiders are public made stars Reason number 3: even if kangana stops getting movies, she has enough brain to make movies, so even with some flops here and there, she would certainly succeed in the long run. Do you know the amount of hatred star kids get when they talk about any topic or announce about their movies? here the hatred is far less. Let’s assume for some time, that Judgemental hai kya fails, it will affect ekta more than kangana. Kangana has good roles like that jaya biopic. Reason number 4: whenever star kids flaunt some posh stuff, people call them out for wasting father’s money and here outsiders get more respected as they are self-made. as far as kangana’s political views are concerned, she is buttering them because she knows jadoo is powerful enough to throw her anytime in jail. so she is just trying to strengthen herself. she herself said that jadoo wanted her behind the bars. as far as rangoli is concerned, she is just being a protective sister,words are polished though; so star kids & kjo no more comment anything about kangana.
@ abcd:I too believe that kangana is here to stay. She is too talented, has a very strong fan base and a loyal even if somewhat limited network within the industry. What u say re the political position would make a lot of sense and give her the security she needs especially given Jadoo and his fam are pakka Congressi
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Why did they boycott him?
not sure, i’ve read it was because he said disparaging things abt the media during the emergency. if thats true he deserved it too.
There is a reason women in Bollywood shut up about all the abuse and behind the scenes fake/negative campaigns that take place by powerful men/women in BW. Once you start this fight it will never end…Film journalists are not just spineless they are under the thumbs of bollywood biggies.
Bollywood’s favorite and easy prey, women with issues and Kangana has some serious issues for one she is confrontational…its her compulsion. Kjo might some day meet the same fate as Harvey Weinstein , but it appears Kangana will go down pretty soon. She maybe telling the truth about what happened to her and she really is not the most vile person in Bollywood …it does not matter anymore.
Sadly, I agree with you about Kangana. I also think she will go down pretty soon. While she is not perfect and makes stuff up sometimes, I still like that she speaks her mind and many times there is evidence to support whatever she is claiming (Justin’s old posts being the latest example). You mentioned that KJo may some day meet the same fate as Harvey Weinstein. In what way? What makes you say so? I’ve never thought of it that way so I’d like to know how you arrived at that parallel.
Defaming your own country, country people and their achievements. Writing ill about freedom fighter movies is anti national behaviour. The west take pride of every little achievements in their country. Only in India Indian mock Indians in the name of freedom of speech. Priyanka s post gets so much bad comments. Indian exposing themselves on international platform as bitter towards their own kin. No wonder we were invaded time and again by only a bunch of outsiders because we had traitors within and we still have traitor like behaviour. Our own difference of opinion regarding nationalism is making us weak and vulnerable. Anybody who doesn’t support Modi is anti national is questioned. I say anybody who supported bunch congresses were and are anti national. They have looted India. Modi is bringing the country to the right timeline. So if you don’t support righteous behaviour then that does make you anti national.
Boss all media, except in China, criticizes their country. Just saying that other media is not critical does not make it so. Which rock do you all live under?! Just open the New York Times (just one example of a major paper) on any given day and you will see criticism of USA.
You people think you can say anything and get away with it just like you mental idol
@Sara: sad to read your views. Definitely not in a democracy. Free media is the 4th pillar in a democracy. Similarly freedom of expression is key to a democracy. Eg We can and should question Justin and his ill motives in this case but without labeling him a deshdrohi. The India you paint is not the one our forefathers and mothers conceived. The Indian constitution is the highest authority in the country not some government or a political party. They are mere servants of the public and if voted in just the caretakers of the state for 5 years. Bas. Not only is it the right of every citizen to question them in fact it is our duty to hold them accountable on their actions and promises. ‘kisi ke baap ka Hindustan thodi hai’. Educate yourself my dear.
Modi is idiot most likely won by EVM tampering, if not that then spending crores of money and sold out media houses running propaganda style marketing. If you fall for that you really need to get your brain checked.
EVM tampering? Winning election by spending crores? Do you think Congress doesn’t have this kind of money and power to run propaganda? If this was possible they would have done it in 2014 itself. This is a democracy and people have voted for their leader. If your hatred doesn’t allow you to accept this simple fact you better get your brain checked. Oh wait, you probably don’t have one.
Sara, every robust functional democracy in the world has, or should have freedom of press and the freedom to criticise the government and question its policies. Peaceful dissent is one of the foundations of a strong, modern democracy. Do we want to turn into China or North Korea? There is plenty of open critique in Western countries’ media. Criticism is not the same as treason or anti-national behaviour. Criticism should never be confused with personal attacks on citizens or politicians, which no one should condone regardless of left or right wing. And criticising a feature film is certainly not the same as criticising a heroic person on whom the film is based. Great topics don’t automatically make great art. As a citizen, I could greatly admire Rani of Jhansi, and yet dislike the film for artistic reasons. As a citizen, I have the right and the responsibility to love my country and yet question policies or governance if I so wish.
In those pictures she looks less like a superhero and more like a straight up sex worker. 🙁
OSOP fam: I do adore Kangana for standing up to all the Bolly-bullies and finding a place for herself. Love her acting, her dedication and her sheer gumption in this crazy patriarchal world. Al my comments on Kangana would point to that. But…. to call people traitors, Pakistan-lovers and whatnot is not right. And I don’t mean Justin. She and her sister have started calling a small section of the media Libtard and India haters for criticizing the government! For me those that criticize the country’s regressive traditions or its government to make India a better country are desh-premis! I am ardently anti-Modi and BJP/RSS and all that they are doing to divide our country in the name of religion instead of creating jobs and a robust economy. But I love India and no one is gonna call me a deshdrohi. At the same time I am able to accept that she and her sister for some warped reason identify with the ‘outsider’ Modi and support him. But this is the beauty of democracy! Each can have their own opinion and free to express it. Without being labeled
What do you mean by ‘outsider’ Modi? How on earth is Modi outsider? And who according to you is ‘insider’? Italian Sonia and Rahul? God!!! Hate Modi by all means but at least have a logical reason to do that.
@Rad: calm down. All I meant was that neither comes from a place of privilege; share the perception of being self made; not good English; versus dynasts/nepo-kids. And my theory is that maybe that’s why she identifies with him.
@Simi: It has to be and am sure its a marketing strategy. If you notice the way Kangana operates her marketing strategy is by taking on issues on topics she cares or endorses. This trend has started from Simran promotions where the entire promotional event of Simran was based on bringing back the 2016 almost forgotten Hrithik Roshan issue and the 2007 issue which nobody remembered that is Aditya Pancholi issue. For Manikarnika’s promotions she brought up issues with mafia gang, predominantly Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, and for Judgmentall Hai Kya Kangana has called out a journalist (who has become quite famous because of this entire fiasco) for something he wrote about Manikarnika way back in January. Am quite sure Justin is her friend and he is in this with Kangana. Afterall Justin is getting tremendous mileage from all this.
Rangoon: Flop.
Simran: Flop.
Manikarnika: from the horse’s mouth its “150 cr (WW)” which is less than indie film Gully Boy forget about other historicals.
If it’s marketing “strategy”, it doesn’t really benefit the films. I’m fairly sure even producers are now wary of her “marketing brilliance”.
The crackpot is wise about keeping herself alive (earlier feminism, now nationalism) but not her films.
@Anon: The ultimate fate of a movie at the box office depends on its script and direction. But getting a movie noticed and to get talked about so that the masses feel curious enough to go and watch a movie is something else altogether. Considering the fact that some of the most powerful people in Bollywood are against Kangana, she can only attack in order to get noticed.
I think you overestimate the power of bad press. There is a section of die hard fans who will go no matter what she does. Most people though just see the ugliness and it puts them off her films. Unless there’s great word of mouth. She can’t pull people to the theatre unless the film is good, unlike some real superstars. She doesn’t realize that.
So you are saying that KR and EK knew that Justin would be there and then they would attack him?
I dont think it was planned. I think thats how Kangana is, the minute Justin popped a question, she dint hold back her feelings. Dint she also clarify that going forward she just doesnt want to answer any of his questions cos he twists things.
I dont think everything is PR. I mean, sure she does bring certain things up, maybe cos she doesnt have papa Jo unlike RK, whose got Alia to talk abt in interviews other than his films.
One cant have a press con for hours to only talk about a film which hasnt been released. Theres only so much the actors can say about it without giving away the plot.
@Anamika – I too thought I noticed a pattern w her movie marketing.
Not sure if Justin is in on it though. Lately she seems quite pissed off at anyone who has crossed her or who she thinks has crossed her in any which way whether they meant to or not, and Justin could very well be someone who pissed her off earlier. And the way things have unraveled in terms of press fighting back, I don’t think she knew where things would head when she said what she did at JHK’s press con.
In any case, if she has indeed gone through all that she claims she has, I think she should strongly consider taking some time off to heal and rehab from all that trauma and come back whole and stronger, not lose her shit like this. These outbursts just aren’t healthy.
So many dislikes for telling Admin that they’re paid by Kangana lol. Hurts to be called “bikau” even in an insignificant platform like this, no? Hackles rise up immediately! But Kangana Thee Great can say this in front of cameras and she’s the epitome of the fighting spirit? Bah you people and your logic.
Also, latest by Rangoli. Kangana is a more committed environmentalist than journalists who risk their lives to cover env. issues because she spoke up about plastic once. Such a joy watching them show their true colours to the world.
I may be completely wrong but I have a strong feeling that this entire ruckus regarding Kangana Ranaut and journalist Justin Rao is purely a promotional gimmick to get more headlines for Judgmentall Hai Kya. I absolutely cannot imagine anyone as well-planned, intelligent, super-sharp, clever and smart as Kangana deliberately committing hara-kiri by going so violently anti-media and that too just a fortnight before her film’s release – and that too a major release spearheaded by Ekta Kapoor and headlining Rajkummar Rao. Kangana would never do this. It’s all definitely well planned by the entire team or else I don’t see Ekta Kapoor taking this so coolly. Judgmentall Hai Kya has got major attention because of this Justin issue and its also ek teer se do shikaar as Hrithik Roshan’s movie releases tomorrow and Kangana as always has taken the spotlight.
This thought definitely crossed my mind as well. Kangana ko us video me dekhke kuch logon ko to definitely lagega… mental hai kya?! Gotta say that’s some edgy marketing strategy!
I loved Manikarnika, i thought it was a good masala movie but the sisters are awful. They have ZERO class. I dont care what the Big Bad Bollywood does/did to her anymore. There are lots of outsiders who must have gone thru the same crap that she did, she needs to just STFU.
Who cares if some people didn’t like her directorial debut. URI was also called jingoistic. So what, deal with it you big baby.
I will watch Mental Hai Kya because she is a good actress but as a person, i just cannot.
If kangana was a rich star kid, would that journalist really talk like that? He would have called her multi-talented star kid. This happens when outsiders try to make a mark for themselves. Kangana and Rangoli do not sugarcoat their words, but at least they are miles better than kjo and his minions who backstab people for getting benefit. HR says about talent and hardwork in his movie Super30. How much of it is actually implemented in bollywood? Let’s take Kat for example, she was intially rude during her success phase but she never ever made enemies like kangana and rangoli in bollywood. She just let her hair down once in GQ interview. What happened to her now? Kat’s movie career is over and no one wants to work with her. Whenever she thinks about entering in relationship, jerks like aloo, rk and kjo leak her past. Kat’s diplomacy got wasted and her movie career is almost over. public will now think at least once when they see their family members having aspirations to join bollywood.
We know KR doesn’t accuse just like that. She will have reason but I wonder why does she have to respond this way why can’t she be smart and deal smartly with such people. Bringing it out like this for such issues does not help anyone. Hope she gets good guidance
What kangana said about certain sectiom of the media is true, what i dont like is her doin this durikg a film promotion where everyome else had just to be a mute spectator.. thats wasting ppls time and money to settle your own scores.
Hows her rapport with Ekta? Anyone know if Ekta js pissed with KR after this?
Yeah, poor RR and Ekta got dressed up for nothing. Actually, Ekta got to see a scene from her own serial played out live.
Admin, do you any of Ekta Kapoor’ s shows on T.V as in Kumkum Bhagya, Kundali Bhagya etc 🙂
God, no! Used to watch Kasamh Se before it became ridiculous, then Astitva and Kareena Kareena.
Thanks for the reply 🙂
Lol honestly we are just silent spectators with no opinion. Everyone Journalist/Top actor/Top producer in the scene… what’s happening!!! Seriously! Can’t say much except for hoping KR should deal smartly with anyone trying to put her down. Being open on everything may be doesn’t help. But I am for sure watching JHK, media ban or not. More power to KR
Saand ki aankh trailer so bad…ekta kapoor serials look good.
This ones gonna bring tapsee down and bhumi will be over…given that she hardly has any projects to begin with
Admin, came here to see ur take on kangana situation
Drama, drama, drama 💆
Actually, no. It’s no longer drama. It’s vile and manipulative. Every time I mildly move to the idea that perhaps people tend to treat her unfairly she does something so disgusting that all sympathy is lost. What is with this video and declaring some media are “deshdrohi”? Does she understand the severity of calling anyone a traitor? Just because someone doesn’t like the political situation in the country does not make them a traitor. Even less so is someone a traitor for thinking she’s a lunatic who should be locked up in a padded cell. This crazy woman will do anything to get support from some quarter — and now she’s targeting bhakts for support. And of course she’ll get it, vile as she is, because the bhakts love empty words like these — whether they mean anything or not.
We asked some friends in the media, the guy she was arguing did do the things she said. Of course, he is denying it but we saw proof of it. The media aren’t these stars’ friends, they should realize that. Also, if you are a journalist, it’s not professional to publicly mock the same people you interview.
Admin you are blurring and padding kangana’s action.
Why cant a journalist criticise? And people are allowed to laugh at her actions like manikarnikahahahah and she lied about the reporter having lunch with her and spending 3 hours and having her number lol.
Its not a smear campaign if you laugh at someone.
There are multiple gossip site but they arent considered outright smear campaigning.
Lol so please can you be unbiased.
Can you atleast speak about the language she speaks in (derogatrory)
It’s like when you make fun of the people you work with or your clients publicly. It’s not right. You can do it privately, but not publicly.
Many journalists after they move away from the entertainment field, they openly criticise or comment on stars they once interviewed. That’s fine.
How can you think she can lie about this on such a public platform?
Instead, she should have pull him aside and talk to him. There was no need to disrupt the conference and prevent other journalists from doing their job.
But does that make him a deshdrohi?
The same journalist makes fun of several actors. A joke about Tiger Shroff is his header. As long as he doesn’t use his professional platform to mock, why can’t he joke? How does that make him a traitor?
You can’t conflate these things to exonerate her ridiculous behavior.
When she is being a dick you have to call her out. Or she will continue doing this.
I see so many people saying “Kangana is outspoken and calls a spade a spade.” Same things are said about Donald F—ing Trump. A little slyness and ability to call out a few mistakes of others doesn’t make either of them a saviour for anybody or any industry. They have to also look inward at their own mistakes — which neither is capable of.
Also, Rangoli can use Twitter to say whatever she wants that gets blown up in every sad media outlet looking for clickbait but Justin Rao can’t?
This journalist Justin is also mocking Tiger Shroff OK but again the question is did he have guts to mock Salman for his acting capabilities
Admin she did lie about it the lunch , message and 3 hours things.
The video is evident.
Why so reluctant to recognise the fact ?
If you continue defending her antics which are illogical.
Soon you and your perspective will also be clouded.
Beware and dont let your vision be clouded in defending such people.
Love.
Support truth no matter who it is
I have no objection to her using those terms at all. The hate she is getting from a section of the media is solely based on her political views. He made fun of Manikarnika the name, the person and not the film (ps. He is not a critic and never reviewed the film), he trolled her stand on Ban of One Time Use Plastic. Those two digs qualify as assole / anti Indian / anti social. Anyone who represents part of the media, pushing agendas in anyway possible, going to any length to demonize and character assassinate like he and other buddies if his are doing should be call that and worst. Don’t expect her to continue to be respectful to get that nonsense handed to her.
And admin I am happy it’s all in the public, otherwise he and his band of friend would write and cook up the worst stories and everyone would believe it.
I don’t expect anything else from you. You’re one of her most ardent followers. Even her crazy sister retweets you.
In any case you’ve answered yourself: if he’s not a reviewer then why can’t he say what he wants? He’s not being unprofessional because he’s not writing a biased review in a platform like a website or a paper.
And, Manikarnikahahaha is not a joke about Jhansi ki Rani. Did you even see the jokes about Padmavati — did anyone is the crew call people traitors for saying those things? Please get your heads checked or you’ll be following Kangana like lemurs over the cliff.
Anon he is not a critic, he is a reporter. His job is to go to events, press conferences, outdoor interviews, Pr WhatsApp groups etc, and sell bits and pieces to media houses. He shouldn’t be pushing malicious political influence agendas on his social media page, it’s not professional because he has to met these same people often. Kangana is not the kind to shut up and she is not limited by any Pr management company.
Yes Rangoli and many other verified accounts retweeted and thanked me for the Thread I made exposing this campaign to demonize Kangana.
He works for PTI. Doesn’t have to sell bits and pieces of his work.
Your thread ignored many liberal journalists who have written glowingly about her. Blinkered vision to promote your mental Queen’s persecution complex.
Lol and dont even compare manikarnika to padmavat. Did you listen to the dig she took at deepika at the song launch saying “meri naak to nahi kaatigayi”
Do you ignore these remarks.
She might seem like a torch bearer of truth …. but only when its convienent for her ego. Maybe she isnt so much interest in money . But she is interested in her EGO and power. Lol
Admin you made a complete updated narrative about sunaina roshan who is hrithiks sister why dont your make one about rangoli????
Kangana said at the press conference, her sister is speaking her mind on social media and is not speaking on her behalf. These are her personal opinions and should be treated as such.
It is futile and useless to cover what Rangoli says since she is just a star’s sister.
So, what about Rangoli being Kanganas Manager? If what holds for Justins fb and twitter can be traitorous, same applies to Rangoli.. Also, Sunainas issue was personal and what these two are dragging is very much personal..
I am not sure if you are paid, but I think you are settling your score with someone else by supporting whatever she does..
What about Tapsee?, I hope youve seen her debut in Tamil vs Kangana hamming.. .. Whatever..
Admin – I am a huge fan of this site. However, I do think you tend to be openly biased towards Kangana.
I am a fan of Kangana’s craft but do not support her (and her sister’s!) crass and bullying ways. Rangoli is her manager and has stated in the past that Kangana approves all tweets related to her and only then does it make its way to her handle, here is the link to the tweet https://mobile.twitter.com/Rangoli_A/status/1136926630138433536
Would you have overlooked if Hrithik’s manager used such horrendous language? It is a bit disappointing that a spade is not called a spade when it comes to Kangana. She is not the only outsider to have carved a niche for herself in this ruthless industry, there are examples of outsiders who have created a place for themselves in a dignified manner and based on their talent.
Please read rangolis tweets she requested media to consider her as kangana’s spoke person.
Kangana said she is not rangolis spoke person
And if rangolis says she is the spoke person and kangana refuses to answer… saying that oh rangoli is just opinionated is double standard and avoiding accountability and credibilty
Its bcoz Rangoli does not cry for help on social media.She has nothing to hide ,but Roshans have a lot to hide.
Roshans r like elephant’s teeth,khaane ka aur,dikhaane ka aur!!
Admin is gaslighting kangana’s action.
Admin is getting paid by Kangana. Or else Admin is a bhakt clinging to Kangana’s sari or garter.
Boo hoo Kangana is right and she is getting good support.
Support from people like you doesn’t really count. If it did Manikarnika would have been a hit.
I cant believe admin is so biased Why cant the admin see she took at dig at padmavaat and deepika during wakhra song launch. So comment on that!
So disappointing.
Rangoli and kangana have become the monsters they were fighting.
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