Aanand L Rai’s last directorial Zero starring Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma, and Katrina Kaif failed to make a mark at the box office. It was said to be Rai’s weakest work. However, now the filmmaker is all set for his next directorial. According to a report in an entertainment portal, Aanand L Rai’s next will star Hrithik Roshan, Sara Ali Khan, and Dhanush.
A source told the portal, "Sara will play the main protagonist in the film. A month ago, Sara had been spotted at Rai's Andheri office. They were discussing two films and Sara who has been a fan of Rai's films loved this project. It's not known if Sara will be romancing both Dhanush and Hrithik in the movie. But it definitely is an interesting cast for sure."
"Hrithik is also doing Satte Pe Satta next with Farah Khan and Rohit Shetty. Sara, on the other hand, is also locking another big movie in the meantime which is expected to go on floors immediately. So Aanand is planning to start his film around January next year," added the source.
Rai has earlier worked with Dhanush in Raanjhanaa and a couple of months ago when the actor was asked about working with the filmmaker, he had said, “We keep discussing a lot of ideas. I’ll definitely work with him again.” While Dhanush is a big star down South, he has only done two Bollywood films till date, Raanjhanaa, and Shamitabh.
Talking about Hrithik Roshan, the actor is currently riding high with the success of Super 30 and he will be having one more release this year, YRF’s WAR. Reportedly, the actor has given his nod for Satte Pe Satta remake, but an official announcement is yet to be made. Meanwhile, Sara Ali Khan has Imtiaz Ali’s next and Coolie No. 1 remake in her kitty. It will surely be interesting to see Hrithik, Sara, and Dhanush in a film together.
During the hearing, Clifford denied all the charges except for the rape charge, which was added to the indictment at the session. (Photo: Hertfordshire Police /Handout via REUTERS)
Man pleads not guilty to murder of BBC presenter's family
A 26-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to charges of murdering the wife and two daughters of BBC sports commentator John Hunt in a crossbow and knife attack.
Kyle Clifford, who also faces charges of rape, appeared via video link at Cambridge Crown Court on Thursday.
Clifford, arrested in July after a manhunt, is charged with three counts of murder, one count each of rape and false imprisonment, and two counts of possessing offensive weapons – a 10-inch knife and a crossbow.
During the hearing, Clifford denied all the charges except for the rape charge, which was added to the indictment at the session.
He is expected to enter a plea for that charge at a later date.
The victims were Carol Hunt, 61, wife of horseracing commentator John Hunt, and their daughters Louise, 25, and Hannah, 28.
An earlier hearing revealed that Louise had been found tied up and that both she and her sister had been shot with a crossbow, while their mother had been stabbed with a knife.
The fatal attack occurred at the family’s home in Bushey, a commuter town near Watford, northwest of London.
(With inputs from AFP)