More charcha, less Koffee

Kajol and Twinkle Khanna are about to give Karan Johar a serious run for his money as they take up the mantle of hosts in their upcoming Prime Video show, Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle. After witnessing it all on the many seasons of Koffee with Karan, No Filter Neha, and What Women Want with Kareena Kapoor Khan (to name just a few), one can’t help but wonder: what fresh chaos will Kajol and Twinkle bring to the table? Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India, says, “It’s a first-of-its-kind talk show, hosted by two of the sharpest voices in Indian entertainment, who are set to reinvent the genre. They will bring their signature blend of wit, feistiness, and unparalleled insights to sparkling conversations that are humorous, unfiltered, and unapologetic.” But considering how celebrities these days are practically petrified of saying the “wrong” thing — and then facing an inevitable storm of backlash — one can’t help but wonder: will their guests be as unfiltered as the hosts? Sources claim Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Akshay Kumar are among the first few guests. And if they aren’t forthcoming, well… let’s be honest — Kajol and Twinkle aren’t exactly the sort to let them off the hook, are they? In fact, Akshay has already responded to the announcement on Instagram Story, saying, “Already scared just seeing you two together on the poster, can’t imagine the chaos on the actual show.”

Biopics on my mind

Ujjwal Nikam and Rajkummar Rao

In April this year, mid-day reported that Rajkummar Rao was in talks with producer Dinesh Vijan to play renowned public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam in his biopic, after superstar Aamir Khan exited the project (Order in the Rao-om, April 20). According to the latest report, the actor will begin filming for the biopic in October. The film is being directed by Avinash Arun, who last helmed the 2023 poignant romantic drama, Three of Us. The movie is currently in the pre-production stage, and Rajkummar will reportedly undergo workshops to prepare for the role. Ujjwal is known for handling several high-profile cases, including the 1993 Bombay blasts and the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. This is not the only biopic that Rajkummar has said yes to. The actor will begin shooting for former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly’s biopic early next year (Being a left-handed batter is a different ball game, July 15). The film will be directed by Vikramaditya Motwane.