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Bollywood Gup-Shup

DHANUSH KARTIK AARYAN

Actor to play Dr APJ Abdul Kalam in Om Raut’s biopic Star heads to Europe for shoot of his next film

ctor Dhanush is all set to ollywood actor Kar-
portray the Missile tik Aaryan is all set to
AMan of India and Bkickstart the shooting
the 11th President, Dr APJ for his film ‘Tu Meri Main
Abdul Kalam, in a biopic, Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri’.
announced at the Cannes On Tuesday night, he
Film Festival 2025. posted a short video clip
The biopic, which is of- in which he could be
ficially in production, will seen giving a glimpse of
be helmed by director Om a scenic location from
Raut, who is known for “Tan- the plane. “Here we go
haji: The Unsung Warrior’. (a Korean emoji heart)
The screenplay is penned by Tu Meri Main Tera, Main
Saiwyn Quadras, whose writ- Tera Tu Meri,” he captioned
ing credits include acclaimed the post, expressing excitement
biopics Neerja, Maidaan about the film. ANI has learnt
and Parmanu: The Story of that Kartik has headed to Europe for the
Pokhran. The ace director talk- shooting of the ‘Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri’.
ed about the biopic. “In an era The film, a romantic comedy, is set to hit theaters on Feb-
starved of true statesmen, Kalam stood above politics ruary 13, 2026, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
and pettiness. He was a man who was known for the pow-
er of education, excellence and indigenous innovation,”
he said in a statement.

PARESH RAWAL

Actor clarifies exit from ‘Hera Pheri 3’

eteran actor Paresh Rawal has officially stepped away
from the upcoming instalment of the beloved Bolly-
Vwood comedy franchise ‘Hera Pheri’, confirming his
exit from ‘Hera Pheri 3’ through a post on X (formerly Twitter).
The actor’s departure sent ripples across social media, where
fans have since been vocal about their disappointment.
Earlier this year, director Priyadarshan confirmed that ‘Hera
Pheri 3’ was in the works, bringing back the iconic trio of Akshay
Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal.
However, Rawal’s announcement that he would no longer re-
prise his role as the beloved Babu Bhaiya left fans shocked and disheartened.

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