Vikas Verma is back as the ultimate bad boy in 'Khalbali Records'

Brace yourselves, peeps, because Vikas Verma is about to shake things up like never before! Known for slaying the villain game in films like Shaandaar and Judwaa 2, he’s back in action, but this time, it’s next level. Dropping on 12th September 2024 on Jio Cinema, Khalbali Records sees Vikas taking on the role of Tashan, a savage rap star who dominates the scene with his larger-than-life attitude and unshakable arrogance. But here's the kicker—Vikas is speaking in Haryanvi for the first time ever! Yup, you read that right. The man is stepping up his game, delivering lines with a swag that’s pure fire. He’s the Rap God of Galaxy Records, ruling the space and shutting down anyone who dares to rise against him. Tashan is untouchable, unpredictable, and unapologetically toxic. The type of guy who does what he wants, says what he wants, and touches who he wants—zero care given.
And let’s be real, playing a character that you love to hate isn’t easy, especially when you're NOT a rapper IRL. But Vikas Verma? He pulled it off like a pro. Creating a character as cocky and controversial as Tashan wasn’t just challenging—it was a whole vibe. The audience is gonna be torn between loathing him and lowkey being amazed by how deep he’s gone into the role.But this show isn’t just about one man’s bravado. Powerhouses like Ram Kapoor, Skand Thakur, Saloni Batra, and Salonie Patel are bringing their A-game to the screen as well, making Khalbali Records an unmissable binge. Think drama, ego battles, and power plays in the high-octane, cutthroat world of music. You’re in for one hell of a ride.

5 reasons why we love Vaibhav Tatwawadi

From making his debut in Santosh Manjrekar's Surajya to starring in recent release like A Wedding Story, Vaibhav Tatwawadi has consistently delivered captivating performances. With notable roles in films like Bajirao Mastani and the acclaimed series Nirmal Pathak Ki Ghar Wapsi, he has built an impressive list of hits. Here's why we love seeing him light up the screen.
Choice of films
Right from the beginning, Vaibhav has not stuck to just one genre of films. While his latest film, A Wedding Story, is in the horror genre, he played a sensitive, young professional fighting for a social cause in the film Surajya. Later, he was part of a romantic film called Coffee Ani Barach Kahi. He was also part of the adult comedy Hunterrr.
Good looks, good looks and good looks!
Vaibhav is one of the best looking men in the industry. No, it’s not us who are saying that, but his past achievements. He ranked 31st in the The Times of India's Top 50 Most Desirable Men of India in 2017. In fact, he has been part of this prestigious list four times. In 2020, he ranked 10th in this list.
Boy next door vibes
His boy-next-door vibes are clearly to die for. In today’s times, actors often try to produce stylised versions of himself, and his natural personna on screen clearly sets him apart.
Hard working
Vaibhav is very hard working when it comes to preparing for his films. Be it learning Haryanvi for a film, or making sure to attend workshops before the shoot of his movies, Vaibhav leaves no stone unturned to prepare himself well. And all this effort can be seen on screen.
Versatility
Not only is he always on the lookouts for different genres, but he is always open to switching between platforms as well as languages. While he is big in the Marathi film industry, he has many Hindi projects, including ‘Article 370,’ ‘Maharaj,’ and ‘A Wedding Story,’ to his name.

Ace hairstylist Florian Hurel talks about working with the sensational Uorfi Javed

We recently saw Uorfi Javed in a show called Follow Kar Lo Yaar. Noted hair and makeup artist Florian Hurel appeared in one of the episodes.Sharing his experience of working with the sensational Uorfi, Florian says, "I appeared in an episode where she referred to me as an editorial artist. The episode focused on creating different looks for her and exaggerating the styles, as the character was Uorfi. She is really nice; after the shoot, she came up to me and expressed her gratitude for working with her. We had a great day at work. Looking at her professional life, I must say she seems to be very hardworking. It must have taken a lot of patience and innovation to reach where she is now. I wish her all the best."
With almost two decades of experience in makeup and hairstyling, Florian has worked with artists on some of the most prestigious platforms, such as the Cannes Film Festival and prominent film awards in the country. He has also styled artists for major projects, including Priyanka Chopra in The Sky is Pink, Katrina Kaif in Zero, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Fanne Khan. Florian has styled accomplished Bollywood celebrities such as Kriti Sanon, Mira Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, and Yami Gautam for cover shoots of high-end fashion magazines like Vogue, Femina, Elle, and Grazia. That’s not all! He has also worked with Vaani Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, and Ananya Panday for print and video commercials. Adding another feather to his cap, Florian launched his own brand, Florian Hurel Hair Couture, in Mumbai. The brand recently completed its first year. He aims to help aspiring stylists make a name for themselves in the industry.

Paani teaser launched with Ganpati Bappa's blessings 

Inspired by the real life story of Hanumant Kendre, who is known for his work in transforming water conservation in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra, the upcoming Marathi film Paani is all set to release in cinemas on October 18. Paani is a combined presentation by Rajshri Entertainment, Purple Pebble Pictures and Kothare Vision Pvt Ltd, and its new poster, featuring Addinath M Kothare's look was recently unveiled on social media. The film's team was spotted seeking Ganpati Bappa's blessings at the famous Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai as they also launched the teaser of Paani amidst the Ganeshotsav celebrations. It is evident from the audience reactions that Addinath's first look poster and the teaser have peaked the curiosity around the film and Hanumant Kendre's life.
Directed by Addinath M Kothare, the film will see him essaying the role of Hanumant Kendre too. Paani also features Rucha Vaidya, Subodh Bhave, Rajit Kapur, Kishore Kadam, Nitin Dixit, Sachin Goswami, Mohanabai, Shripad Joshi and Vikas Pandurang Patil in prominent roles. The story of Paani has been written by Nitin Dixit and Addinath M Kothare, while Neha Barjatya, the late Rajat Barjatya, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Dr Madhu Chopra have produced the film. Mahesh Kothare and Siddharth Chopra are the associate producers on the project.
The film has its foundation in the water crisis of Marathwada. It explores how many people migrate from the villages in the region citing the crisis, but Hanumant Kendre stays back to help solve the problem. It isn't an easy journey for him. In fact, even his prospects of marriage suffer due to the water crisis. The audience will get to see this journey onscreen soon. While the teaser gives a glimpse of a romantic story, does this romance blossom? Does the water crisis in Hanumant Kendre's village get solved? These questions will be answered through the film soon.
*Speaking about Paani, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, founder and promoter of Purple Pebble Pictures, said,* "Through Purple Pebble Pictures, we want to bring stories that need to be heard and stories that bring focus on pressing concerns, and our film 'Paani' embodies everything that we believe in. This film is special and so relevant for the time we're living in. The story will move you, inspire you. And what could be a better beginning for the film than having its teaser launched at Mumbai's famous Lalbaugcha Raja. I am super thrilled, and can't wait for the people to watch it.“
*Neha Barjatya of Rajshri Entertainment, added,* "The Marathi audience is very discerning and understands the power of good cinema. We were waiting for the right opportunity to foray into Marathi cinema and with Paani, we got a beautiful subject to explore. We also got to collaborate with acclaimed production houses like Purple Pebble Pictures and Kothare Vision Pvt Ltd. The entire team of the film is brilliant and we are excited for Paani to release. We launched our teaser today with Bappa's blessings and viewers have loved it. We hope for the love to continue being showered on the film too."
*On his part, filmmaker Addinath M Kothare shared,* "My look as Hanumant Kendre, and Paani's teaser were launched today. Hanumant Kendre is known across the globe for his work and viewers will now get to watch it unfold on the big screen. I am happy to have gotten the opportunity to bring this story to the audience and play the role of a game-changer."

The Thalapathy-starrer is slated to hit the theatres in October 2025

In a thunderous announcement that has sent shockwaves through the Indian film industry, KVN Productions has dropped the details of Thalapathy Vijay's 69th and final film. This cinematic Goliath, hailed  'Thalapathy 69' is set to explode onto celluloid in October 2025, in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi, culminating three decades of unparalleled stardom. KVN Productions, in their first-ever pan-India venture, has pulled out all the stops to ensure this final chapter in Vijay's illustrious career is nothing short of legendary.
At the helm of this monumental project stands the visionary director H Vinoth, offering a narrative that will push boundaries and set screens ablaze. The musical landscape of this epic will be crafted by none other than the maestro Anirudh Ravichander, ensuring that Thalapathy's swan song will resonate in hearts long after the credits roll. The production team is equally packed with stalwarts, with co-producers Jagadish Palanisamy and Lohith. N. K joining forces to bring this silver-screen mammoth to life, while producer Venkat K Narayana leads the charge, determined to make the film as iconic as the star spearheading it.

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The air crackles with electric anticipation as fans across the world prepare for one last ride with their beloved Thalapathy. The announcement has ignited a firestorm of emotion among Thalapathy's loyal fanbase, rallying to make certain that this film shatters every record in the book. The powerful tribute video along with the poster released by KVN Productions on the eve of this announcement has only fanned the flames of excitement. Raw and emotional testimonials from fans have painted a vivid picture of Vijay's impact, not just as an entertainer, but as a life-changing force for millions.Produced by Venkat K. Narayana for KVN Productions, directed by H. Vinoth, with music by Anirudh, the film is scheduled for release in October 2025.