Have you heard? Ranveer impresses international Marvel director

It appears that Ranveer Singh has found his groove again Currently his performance in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has reportedly impressed international director Ali Selim The maker of Disney Hotstarrsquos Marvel series Secret Invasion was all praise for Ranveer following their dinner meeting last week Calling their tecircteagravetecircte a great experience Ali said that he would love to work with the actor someday When probed if he had a particular role in mind the filmmaker reportedly said ldquoIrsquom sure Ranveer and I will find something that is right for both of usrdquo While therersquos no official word on the effercescent actorrsquos next buzz in BTown is that he will be starring in Farhan Akhtarrsquos Don 3 and Sanjay Leela Bhansalirsquos Baiju Bawra alongside Alia BhattAliarsquos new heroA new hero will be cast opposite Alia Bhatt in her next film directed by Vasan Bala Vedang Raina who is set to make his OTT debut with The Archies has reportedly been finalised for a Karan Johar production The two actors will begin prep for the yetuntitled movie in early August before they begin shooting in September ldquoAlia and Vedang will start with multiple scriptreading sessions to break the ice and get a better understanding of their charactersrsquo requirementsrdquo informed a source He added that Vasan has also lined up some action workshops for the actors in keeping with the prisonbreak premise of the thrillerChanges in the orderRumours are rife that Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar wonrsquot be starring in the third instalment of Welcome Instead Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi are said to be joining the comedy franchise as Majnu and Uday Bhai Industry sources attribute Anil and Nanarsquos exit to disagreements over their remuneration The two actors known for their chemistry in the MunnaBhai franchise are looking to explore their camaraderie in a new subject with a different treatmentNushrrattrsquos new challengeNushrratt Bharuccha is pleased that the teaser of her next film Akelli is making the right noises The soulstirring film is about a girl who falls into a dangerous world owing to her circumstances and her eventual struggle to escape Calling it an overwhelming character Nushrratt shares ldquoIt was emotionally draining for me to portray a character like this It makes you think of all the challenges that someone so young has to go through to provide for their loved onesrdquo Optimistic that cinegoers will relate to Akelli which releases on August 18 director Pranay Meshram says ldquoOur film is an ode to all the strong women out there who are braving it all alonerdquoRawal and his dude skirtsCouturier Kunal Rawal takes a bow with showstopper Ranbir Kapoor below left a model seen in one of the couturierrsquos designs and wearing a dastar Sikh turbanThe triumph of Kunal Rawalrsquos show titled Dhup Chao is not about a normchallenging work of genderfluid tailoring or new twists on the safa turban Not even about actor Ranbir Kapoor making a brooding showstopper appearance in a skirtandtrouser combo worn with bandhgala and shiny Louboutins It will be the showrsquos welcome audio note narrated by the couturier in Punjabi ldquoSat Sri Akaal Adab Namaskarhelliprdquo One of the key aspects of the collection Rawal writes in his press note is that it pays homage to our country and the many cultures it housesThe focus of the 20minute show was on individuality and clothingrsquos situational adaptability but also a mood that reflected the diversity and inclusivity of contemporary Indian couture and its community and people All this and more was managed with a light hand thankfully rather than savage confections of lace embroidery and feathersThings began simply classic sherwani and asymmetrical kurta sets in twill threadwork and mirrorwork followed by deconstructed versions of Nehru jackets short suits sherwanis bandhgalas and loosely tapered trousers in black and champagneRemember the ldquoskousersrdquo or skirts over trousers trend of the rsquo90s While the combo has come into its own again in 2023 Rawal put his own spin by infusing dualism of a long skirt or lungi and trouser into one sartorial unit This was followed by a series of sheer shararastyle trousers and dhotis for him her and them That each look could be worn with something sporty such as a sneaker or something formal like a strappy sandal or brogues is a credit to the joy universality and freedom that Rawal determinedly imbues in his garmentsHe could be the only couturier to blur boundaries of culture and gender at the ongoing FDCI Hyundai India Couture Week in New Delhi His collection combined masculine and feminine clothing traditions as well as bringing a sense of agnosticism to age and size This is significant not only because bridal couture is famously heteronormative but also one of the stuffiest of all fashion weeks