Have you heard? Cousins to reunite for a cuppa

If the reports of the combination of celebrity guests are any indication it looks like family is the theme for the eighth season of Koffee with Karan Now we hear that cousins Kajol and Rani Mukerji are set to join their dost and show host Karan Johar for a funfilled conversation over a cuppa This marks the two actorsrsquo reunion on the show over 16 years since the second season when they shot the first episode with Shah Rukh Khan Both Kajol and Rani have given their nod to Karan and are expected to shoot soon for the episode The two cousins share a great bond as is evident in their pictures and videos from the recent Durga Puja celebrations organised by the Mukerji familyIn the name of the fatherPics InstagramThis week began on a sad note for the Bedi family as former Indian cricket great Bishan Singh Bedi passed away on Monday after a prolonged illness Yesterday Angad Bedi paid a tribute to his late father with a note saying ldquoIsnrsquot it completely in dadrsquos character to bowl us over with the ultimate spin ball one that even we never saw coming While we are in shock and overcome with grief we find solace in knowing that he lived a rich fearless and full life that inspired manyrdquo Actorwife Neha Dhupia also shared Angadrsquos post which read ldquoHe epitomised living a life that was NirbhauNirvair and we are comforted in knowing that he is with his beloved now Dad we were blessed to have you as our fearless leader We will strive to live by your mottomdashto observe and absorb Keep guiding us from the great beyondrdquoNew superhero missionIt appears that directorduo RajDK have impressed the international producers of Citadel with their Indian version of the spy thriller While the desi spinoff starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha is set to premiere next year we hear that Marvel Studios has commissioned the creative duo to write the origin idea of a superhero story RajDK along with their writing partner Sita Menon have begun developing their concept It is not yet known if the superhero will be an Indian or a western character Guess things will be clearer after the duo discuss their idea with Marvel bossesAdvance bookingIt appears that the days when actors would hide their characterrsquos look under caps and dark glasses are gone Shahid Kapoor has been flaunting his short hair and bearded avatar of late It is said to be the actorrsquos look for his next that also sees Malayalam director Rosshan Andrrews make his Hindi debut The action thriller titled Deva marks a couple of firsts for the actor It is the first time Shahid plays a cop and also pairs up with Pooja Hegde on screen Recently the makers of Deva locked its release date Sharing a guntoting picture of himself on social media Sasha wrote ldquoDeva in theatres on Dussehra October 11 2024rdquoFat fee for his first Hindi ventureYash who became a panIndia star with the KGF film franchise is gearing up for his foray into Bollywood We know that the Kannada actor is set to make his Hindi debut as Raavan in Nitesh Tiwarirsquos threepart retelling of the Ramayana News is that the actor is taking home a fat fee to play the demon king in the mythological saga Sources claim that Yash is getting his asking price of R150 crore to play Raavan for which he has done some look tests Reportedly Nitesh is slated to begin filming with Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi as Sita in February while Yash is scheduled to join them later in July In the interim he is said to complete his next with director Geethu Mohandas