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Chiranjeevi to make Netflix debut with talk show Chiranjeevi’s Megaverse

Megastar Chiranjeevi is set to make his Netflix debut with Chiranjeevi’s Megaverse, a show celebrating the legacy of Telugu cinema through candid conversations and stories about its leading personalities. Filming for the show is currently underway, the streaming service said in a statement. The show will offer audiences an opportunity to see a different side of the veteran actor, bringing together personal anecdotes, conversations and stories from the world of Telugu cinema. The upcoming show will showcase his warmth, wit and spontaneity in a new format. Chiranjeevi’s Megaverse is produced by Gold Box Entertainments, Atom Media Ventures and Sol Production LLP. (PTI)

Christopher Chung joins cast in Alfonso Cuaron’s series Ascension

Actor Christopher Chung, known for his role of Roddy Ho in the spy thriller series Slow Horses, has boarded the cast of filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron’s upcoming Apple TV series Ascension. The Australian actor will feature as a series regular alongside actors Amanda Plummer, known for Run and Butterfly Kiss, and T’Nia Miller, who has appeared in The Haunting of Bly Manor and VisionQuest. Details about their characters have been kept under wraps. The series will be led by Caitriona Balfe, with Bill Nighy also part of the cast. (PTI)

Ahan Shetty’s Sanki to go on floors in Bhopal on October 30

Actor Ahan Shetty is gearing up for his next film, ‘Sanki,’ following the success of Border 2. The action drama, directed by Tinu Suresh Desai, is scheduled to begin shooting in Bhopal on October 30. Written by Gyanendra Vasudev, the film will combine romance, intense emotions, and high-octane action. While the makers have kept the storyline under wraps, they plan to reveal more details about the project in the coming months. Director Tinu Suresh Desai, known for helming films such as Rustom and Mission Raniganj, has already reached Bhopal along with his crew to complete the preparations ahead of the shoot. (IANS)

Priyanka flaunts her Karwa Chauth special mehendi

Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas seems to be celebrating the occasion of Karwa Chauth, just like all the previous years. The actress shared a glimpse of the Karwa Chauth special mehendi applied on her palm, on social media. Taking to her social media account, Priyanka posted a picture of her palm with mehendi applied in a design featuring her husband Nick Jonas’ name. She captioned it, “Piya ke naam ki.. happy karwachauth to all those celebrating.” In another social media story, the actress shared a closer look at the mehendi and asked about a traditional practice believed to help darken its colour. “The question is, will the chashni work? IYKYK,” she wrote. (IANS)

Cate Blanchett receives Praemium Imperiale award at Tokyo event

Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett hailed doubt as a vital element in the creative process of an artist as she was awarded Japan’s prestigious Praemium Imperiale award at an event in Tokyo. Ahead of the award ceremony on Wednesday, the Elizabeth star reflected on limitations of language and the importance of uncertainty. ‘In an uncertain world riddled with unthinking certainty I believe doubt is vital to the creative process,’ Blanchett said. ‘It’s what starts the challenge, the questioning, the exploration. It allows conversation and connection. It allows change.’ (ANI)