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DCW vs GGW Playing 11; Litchfield, Meghna Singh Named in Gujarat’s Lineup

DCW vs GGW Playing 11; Litchfield, Meghna Singh Named in Gujarat’s Lineup

DCW vs GGW Playing 11: Meg Lanning-led Delhi Capitals will square off against Ash Gardner-led Gujarat Giants on the 10th match of the WPL 2025 on February 25 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Delhi Capitals has two wins out of four matches while Gujarat has one win out of the three matches in the 2025 season. They both secured fourth and fifth place in the WPL 2025 points table. Delhi Capitals won the toss and opted to bowl. Speaking at the toss, Meg Lanning said, “Going to have a bowl. Seems to be the trend. It gives our bowlers a good chance to pick up early wickets upfront.” “One change – Titas comes in for Reddy. We just think that’s the best XI for us to get the win tonight. Titas has been bowling extremely well in the nets. Always areas to improve – whether you win or lose.” 🚨 Toss 🚨@DelhiCapitals win the toss and elect to bowl against @Giant_Cricket Updates ▶️ https://t.co/lb33BTx583#TATAWPL | #DCvGG pic.twitter.com/yvt0EecSLY — Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) February 25, 2025 …

Rakul Preet Singh calls Meghna Gulzar wonderful in her 51st birthday wish

Rakul Preet Singh calls Meghna Gulzar wonderful in her 51st birthday wish

Writer and director Meghna Gulzar has turned 51 years old today. Fans and celebrities have extended their heartfelt birthday wishes for the filmmaker. Marking the occasion, the actress Rakul Preet Singh wished the filmmaker a `joyful year` and penned an adorable birthday wish for the `Sam Bahadur` director. Taking to her Instagram stories, the `De De Pyaar De` actress wrote, “Happy Birthday, Meghna Ma`am! May your special day be as wonderful as the moments you create. Wishing you a joyful year ahead!” Along with the caption, Rakul Preet shared a beautiful portrait of Meghna Gulzar on her Instagram story in which she was seen wearing a blue dress and matching glasses. Meghna Gulzar is the daughter of poet and lyricist Gulzar who has directed some commercially and critically acclaimed films during her career, carving a niche for herself in the industry. Before making her directorial debut in 2002, she served as an assistant director on films such as Maachis and Hu Tu Tu. With films like Raazi and Talvar released over the previous years, she …

Prithviraj Sukumaran replaces Ayushmann Khurrana in Meghna Gulzar`s next: Report

Prithviraj Sukumaran replaces Ayushmann Khurrana in Meghna Gulzar`s next: Report

Months after Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana walked out of Meghna Gulzar’s upcoming film opposite Kareena Kapoor Khan, the ‘Raazi’ filmmaker has got Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran on board for the same to play a cop. Tentatively titled ‘Daayra’, the film is reportedly based on a true and disturbing incident. Prithviraj Sukumaran connected with the script A source close to the production informed India Today, “After Ayushmann Khurrana and Sidharth Malhotra exited `Daayra` due to scheduling conflicts, Prithviraj was approached. He connected with the script and the film`s message. His role is essential to driving the narrative, while Kareena`s character will show her in a new light, exuding strength, vulnerability, and intuition.” Why Ayushmann Khurrana walked out of ‘Daayra’ A source informed mid-day, “Ayushmann’s music tour is already announced, and it includes multiple performances across major US cities. Plus, besides ‘Border 2’, he has committed to two movies, one with Karan Johar and Guneet Monga Kapoor, and another with Maddock Films. The dates are currently being negotiated for all the projects, but Meghna’s movie is not …

Kareena & Ayushmann in Meghna Gulzar’s Next, Pawan Kayan’s Ex-Wife Reveals Reason Behind Divorce, Fawad Khan & Sanam Saeed’s Web Series To Stream In India- Top Trending News

Top Trending News of June 17 (Photo Credit- Instagram) Another day brings a fresh batch of trending news and entertainment updates you might have missed. The entertainment world is abuzz with the latest news, and we’re here to keep you informed. Pawan Kalyan’s Ex-wife Renu Desai reveals the real reason for their divorce, Kareena Kapoor Khan & Ayushman Khurana to Star in Meghan Gulzaar’s Next, Kartik Aaryan reacts to Shabana Azmi’s praise for Chandu Champion. And Fawad Khan & Sanam Saeed’s Web Series Finds a streaming date. On the other hand, Kangana Ranaut gifted a house to her cousin in Chandigarh and more top trending news from Bollywood, South, and OTT. Here’s your daily dose of top trending news from the entertainment world. The news wrap brings you the best of Bollywood, Hollywood, South, and OTT! Kareena Kapoor Khan & Ayushmann Khuranaa To Star In Meghna Gulzar’s Next? After Sam Bahadur, Meghna Gulzar is already working on her next project. Kareena Kapoor Khan and Ayushmann Khurrana are set to star together for the first time …

Ayushmann Khurrana & Kareena Kapoor to team up for a Meghna Gulzar film- Report

Ayushmann Khurrana and Kareena Kapoor to join hands for the first time in a Meghna Gulzar film. Yes, you read it right, and you can already imagine a blockbuster hard-hitting film coming your way. It has been reported that Meghna Gulzar is planning to make a film inspired by the horrifying 2019 Hyderabad rape case, and she is in advanced conversations with Ayushmann Khurrana and Kareena Kapoor to play the lead in the film. Pinkvilla quoted a source saying, “It’s a hard-hitting film that warrants the presence of actors with the calibre of Kareena Kapoor Khan and Ayushmann Khurrana. The duo has read the script and were shocked by the details of the case. After `Talvar,` this is another film that could shock the nation and stir a conversation about the case.” It has been further claimed that Meghna is planning to start the film by the end of this year and she wants it to be released in theaters by 2025. As per the source, “Meghna is looking to take the film on floors …

Kareena Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana to pair up in Meghna Gulzar’s next on 2019 Hyderabad rape case: Report | Bollywood

Months after delivering a memorable biopic in Sam Bahadur, Meghna Gulzar is now looking to direct her next based on another real-life incident. A report by Pinkvilla states that her next, on the 2019 Hyderabad rape and murder case, will star Kareena Kapoor and Ayushmann Khurrana. (Also Read: 6 fresh onscreen pairings to look forward to, from Ayushmann Khurrana-Sara Ali Khan to Jr NTR-Janhvi Kapoor) Kareena Kapoor and Ayushmann Khurrana will reportedly star together in Meghna Gulzar’s next About the event As per the report, Meghna Gulzar’s next is inspired by true events, around the 2019 Hyderabad rape and murder case, in which four men accused of raping a 26-year-old veterinary doctor in Shamshabad, near Hyderabad, in November 2019 were caught and jailed. They were later shot dead by the Hyderabad police while being taken for the reconstruction of the crime scene. In 2022, the Supreme Court concluded that the encounter was staged. Now catch your favourite game on Crickit. Anytime Anywhere. Find out how About the film The report quotes a source close to …

Meghna Gulzar: ‘Wanted to show Sam Manekshaw’s story in comprehensible manner’ | Bollywood

Sam Bahadur, which reunited director Meghna Gulzar and actor Vicky Kaushal after Raazi, opened to strong word of mouth as it released on December 1. The biopic on India’s first Field Marshal, Sam Manekshaw, covering four decades of his fascinating story, was not an easy task to envisage on screen. (Also read: Vicky Kaushal thought he was ‘not handsome enough’ to play Sam Manekshaw in Sam Bahadur) Meghna Gulzar and Vicky Kaushal during the shoot of Sam Bahadur. In this exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, director Meghna Gulzar went into detail about researching Sam Manekshaw’s life, making sure all the details felt authentic in the narrative, and why it’s the story that matters the most to her as a filmmaker. Sam Bahadur will stream on ZEE5 from January 26. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on Ram Mandir! Click here Congratulations on Sam Bahadur. We want to begin by asking you about your interest in this particular real life story, and how you first talked about it during the making of Raazi. Tell us …

Vicky Kaushal’s “Birthday Dance” Post For Meghna Gulzar Is Adorable

Vicky Kaushal shared this image. (courtesy: Vicky Kaushal) New Delhi: Vicky Kaushal wished his Sam Bahadur director Meghna Gulzar happy birthday Sam Bahadur style. The actor, soaring high with Sam Bahadur, shared a BTS video from the film sets. In the video, we can see, Vicky practising ball dance with the director. They can also be seen hugging each other during the shot. For context, Vicky (Sam Manekshaw) dances with his wife Sanya Malhotra (Silloo Manekshaw)  in the film. Vicky wrote an adorable note for Meghna Gulzar. It read, “Here’s a little birthday dance with you Meghna… wish I could do it in person today! Everyday on set I’d try to be the most hard working person and everyday you’d beat me and everybody else to it. Will keep trying though… Happy Happy Birthday Sweetie… may you always keep inspiring people around you to give their absolute best!” Take a look at the post here: Katrina Kaif also gave a shout out to Vicky’s performance in the film. She wrote in an Instagram post,  “Maghna Gulzar, such a poetic …

Alia Bhatt Recalls The Day Meghna Gulzar Told The Story Of Sam Bahadur: “Vicky Sat There…”

Vicky Kaushal with Alia Bhatt in Raazi. (courtesy: aliaabhatt) New Delhi: As the teaser of Sam Bahadur released on Friday, Vicky Kaushal’s  Raazi co-star Alia Bhatt cheered for him on social media. She shared the film’s teaser on her Instagram story and she wrote, “I remember the day Meghna Gulzar told us the story of Sam on the sets of Raazi. Vicky sat there… a twinkle in his eye… hoping to one day be Sam. And wow… just wow! Vicky Kaushal, can’t wait to see this one.” Vicky Kaushal replied to Alia’s Instagram story and he wrote, “Can never forget that day. Thank you, Alia. So sweet of you.” See Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal’s Instagram exchange: Screenshot of Vicky Kaushal’s Instagram story Meanwhile, at the film’s teaser launch event, Vicky Kaushal recalled how his Sam Bahadur journey began on the sets of Raazi. “The journey of Sam started with Raazi. We were shooting in Patiala and we had holidays for 2-3 days. We were held up in a hotel. Meghna said that her next film …

Raazi Actor Vikas Shukla To Reunite With Vicky Kaushal For Meghna Gulzar’s Directorial

Sam Bahadur: Raazi Actor Vikas Shukla To Reunite With Vicky Kaushal For Meghna Gulzar’s Directorial – Deets Inside ( Photo Credit – IMDb; Instagram ) Actor Vikas Shukla, who is seen in ‘Jubilee’ and is best known for ‘Sacred Games’, ‘Bard of Blood’, ‘Hush Hush’, ‘Raazi’, ‘Omerta’, and many more is set to feature in Meghna Gulzar’s ‘Sam Bahadur’, a biopic based on the life of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. The actor will be seen reuniting with Vicky Kaushal and Meghna Gulzar in this film after ‘Raazi’. Talking about how he landed into the role, Vikas Shukla said: “I played a small role in the film ‘Raazi’ of a RAW agent. Meghna ma’am remembered me from there and 5 years later, she called me to test for this role. I think no work goes wasted and it helps you to fetch another work. So she tested me for the elder brotherof Sam Manekshaw, Fali and that’s how I landed the role.” Describing his experience reuniting with Meghna, Vikas Shukla shared: “She is absolutely an amazing …