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Priyanka Chopra and Vishal Bhardwaj to reunite

Priyanka Chopra and Vishal Bhardwaj have worked together on two memorable films – Kaminey (2009) and 7 Khoon Maaf. And if you wished to see their third collaboration, your wish is fulfilled.

Amid rumours of writing on a film based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, Bhardwaj has confirmed that he is teaming up with the talented actress once again. The film is expected to go on the floors next year.


“Priyanka also wants to work with me. And we are working with each other. Hopefully, we will start the film next year,” the filmmaker said at the song launch of his upcoming directorial venture Pataakha.

Vishal Bhardwaj was also set to direct Irrfan Khan and Deepika Padukone in a film, but the project is currently on hold due to Khan’s health. When asked about the film’s status, the director said, “I don’t know about the film’s status. I can tell you my heart’s status and it is that we all are praying for him. Obviously, I’m missing him as a friend but also as an audience. I want to see him on screen again, whether it’s my film or someone else’s.”

Starring Sanya Malhotra, Radhika Madan and Sunil Grover, Pataakha releases on 28th September.

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Top India survey reveals Bollywood divide: A-listers thrive as crew members face 60 per cent pay cuts

Highlights

  • Entertainment workers report 50-60 per cent pay cuts compared to earlier years.
  • Behind-the-scenes staff most affected by industry slowdown.
  • Many workers leave Mumbai or take side jobs to cover expenses.
India's entertainment industry is facing growing money problems as workers across Bollywood and television production report major pay cuts and less work.
A survey by Top India, involving more than 1,000 people linked to the entertainment sector, shows many workers are either getting limited work or seeing their salaries drop sharply.

Many people in the survey said payments for available projects have fallen by nearly 50 to 60 percent compared to previous years. The money troubles come as the world deals with tensions and economic uncertainty.

Recent moves for energy savings and tighter spending across sectors have added pressure, with clear effects now showing in Bollywood and television production.

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