After portraying a simple Meera in “Cocktail” and a fun Happy in “Happy Bhaag Jayegi”, actress Diana Penty is now excited to play a military officer in the upcoming film “Parmanu – The Story Of Pokhran”.

Diana took to Twitter on July 9 to share her first look, where she is seen donning a military uniform. Her hair is pulled back to a bun and she is sporting minimal make-up. 

“Excited to share my first look in ‘Parmanu’!” she captioned the image.

Last month, actor-producer John Abraham shared the first look of “Parmanu – The Story Of Pokhran”, where the map of Pokhran is shown with John’s face watermarked behind the poster.

The film is based on the historic nuclear tests which were conducted in 1998 in Pokhran, Rajasthan. The tests are marked as the most iconic incident after Independence. The film will throw light on how it all happened. 

“Parmanu – The Story Of Pokhran”, which also stars Boman Irani in a pivotal role, is slated to release on December 8.

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Actor-producer John Abraham on Thursday shared the first look of his upcoming production venture titled “Parmanu – The Story Of Pokhran”.

John on Thursday took to Twitter to share the first look, where the map of Pokhran is shown with John’s face watermarked behind the poster.

“So happy to bring you the first look of my biggest test ever. ‘Parmanu – The Story Of Pokhran’ first look,” he captioned the image.

“Parmanu – The Story of Pokhran” also stars Diana Penty and Boman Irani. The film is based on the successful nuclear tests conducted in Pokhran, Rajasthan, in 1998.

The movie is slated to release on December 8.

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Actor John Abraham has praised actor Tiger Shroff and says he admires his assion for active and healthy lifestyle.

John and Tiger met on the sets of Garnier’s latest campaign. John says he had a great time working with the “Baaghi” star for the new project for the brand.

“I had a great time working with Tiger on our new project for Garnier. He’s earnest, hardworking, enthusiastic and I admire his passion for an active and healthy lifestyle,” John said in a statement.

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John and Tiger have unlocked the secret to an effective detox that keeps their skin looking healthy all year round – it’s a combination of exercise, staying hydrated and a strict skin care regime that features the powerful detoxifying ingredient — Matcha.

“I’ve recently discovered that I enjoy the detoxing benefits of matcha green tea, and was pleasantly surprised to find that Tiger is a fan too. It’s a great anti-oxidant for your body and skin,” he added.

John, who was last seen on screen in “Force 2”, says it’s “nice to know there are more people who are actively taking steps to keep their body and skin healthy.”

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Rating: **1/2

Force 2: Director: Abhinay Deo; Cast: John Abraham, Sonakshi Sinha, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Adil Husain, Narendra Jha 

“Force 2”, directed by Abhinay Deo,  is a sequel of the 2011 released “Force”, but unlike its prequel which was the remake of a South Indian film, this one is an original but staid, action-packed, bleak revenge story that is generic in nature.

Films have one sure way of involving us that never fails, they give us a character who has been wronged and then invite us to share his frustrations as they try to talk some sense into the blockheads. That character in “Force 2” is Rudra Pratap Singh alias Shiv Sharma, who is out to destroy the Indian intelligence agency RAW. Stopping him in his endeavour are ACP Yashwardhan aka Yash and an Intelligence Officer, Kanwaljeet Kaur aka KK.

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The narrative begins with a few RAW agents getting eliminated in Shanghai but Anjan Das, the head of RAW, is not perturbed. It is when Mumbai Police Inspector Yashwardhan receives a coded message in form of a gift from his deceased friend, he realises that his friend was betrayed by someone from within the agency.

To avenge his friend’s death and to avoid other RAW agents from getting eliminated, Yash offers his services to RAW. Anjan Das reluctantly agrees to Yash being on the mission, but not before assigning an able and efficient KK, as the team leader.

The lead takes the duo to Bucharest, where majority of the action sequences take place.

John Abraham as Yashwardhan is all beefed-up. He shines sporadically with his muscle power and he offers his punches more convincingly than his dialogues.

Sonakshi Sinha is natural as the agile KK. With no deviation in her character, her on-screen chemistry with Yash, as his colleague is perfect and is probably the best part of the film. Together, they make a perfect buddy duo who bond over the investigation.

Tahir Raj Bashin is the surprise package, of the film. Understated, and ordinary in his approach, he propels the narrative convincingly, but unfortunately, since we Indians like our antagonist to be larger than life, he disappoints and this is not his fault.

Adil Husain as the politician, Narendra Jha as Anjan Das and Boman Irani as Rudra Pratap Singh’s father, in miniscule roles are effectively perfunctory.

Technically the film is mounted with excellent production values. The lone song snuggly fits into the narrative.

The chases and the action sequences are well-choreographed and they tend to be stretched at times. The climactic sequence with visuals captured by hand-held cameras and layered with loud background score gummed together in snappy edits, is an eye sore.

Overall, “Force 2” offers nothing that you have not seen before, yet entertains you. It is an ideal watch for John and Sonakshi fans.

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Actors John Abraham and Sonakshi Sinha on Thursday paid tribute to the armed forces and unsung heroes at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate.

The actors, who were here for a promotional event for their forthcoming actioner “Force 2”, placed a wreath near the Amar Jawan Jyoti and appealed that spies who lose their lives in safeguarding the country also get the recognition and status that martyrs get in India.

They attracted a huge crowd at India Gate and flaunted an important message via their T-shirts: “Respect the Indian forces.”

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After the event, Sonakshi and John tweeted: “At Amar Jawan Jyoti paying respect to the true heroes of our nation, our armed forces! Jai Hind ‘Force2’.”

The film’s team is keen that the names of these unsung heroes should get recognised. They also plan to take this petition to the President.

John had previously said: “Even today, there are many unrecognised and forgotten martyrs from various intelligence agencies who need to gain recognition, if not celebrated.”

He said that the film’s story is inspired from true life events.

“It’s our humble request to the system to recognise those who have sacrificed their lives while serving the nation. It’s disheartening that these people put their lives at stake, without giving second thoughts to whether their efforts or sacrifice will ever be recognised.

“We understand that revealing names of people who are currently serving, may lead to political or security issues. However, it’s a meek request that the long pending cases of people get resolved, giving them their needed status and recognition in our society,” John added.

Produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah and directed by Abhinay Deo, the film is releasing on November 18.

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It is been almost a year since Hera Pheri 3 was announced. The film is yet to go on the floor, and everyone, including the star-cast, is wondering what is happening behind the scene.

Hera Pheri 3 is the third installment of highly successful comedy franchise, Hera Pheri. A year ago, John Abraham, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal and Abhishek Bachchan were named in the lead roles.

Allegedly, financial constrains have halted the development of the movie. “Today, at this point, I don’t know if it is happening or not,” John said. “I don’t think it is happening but I am not sure.”

John is currently basking on the success of Dishoom, also starring Varun Dhawan and Jacqueline Fernandes, and shooting for his next movie, Force 2. The Madras Café star, however, is clueless on when the Firoz Nadiadwala produced film is going on the floor.

“Firoz Nadiadwala is the right person to answer that question,” John stressed. “If you get an answer please tell me because I genuinely don’t know anything about the film. He is the best person to have an idea.”

Despite all the delays, John still wants to be part of the movie.

“We launched the film. I heard Abhishek Bachchan dropped out but I have not communicated on this with him,” John said. “It’s producers prerogative to tell us what is happening.”

John Abraham reveals plans of making ‘Dishoom’ sequel

John Abraham and Varun Dhawan starrer Dishoom is not only doing great at the box office, but it has also been praised by critics. The movie has already grossed close to 75 crore within four days of its release, and is all set to enter the prestigious 100 crore club.

The action-adventure film has all ingredient of becoming a blockbuster franchise, but will there be a sequel of the movie? Superstar John Abraham himself answered the question. “Varun and I want to continue with this film,” John insisted. “Sajid Nadiadwala (producer) also wants to do it but our director Rohit Dhawan wants to go on a holiday. I am sure Rohit too wants to make another Dishoom.”

“I think there will be Dishoom 8,” he revealed. “When I come on board for a film, I can understand which one can be turned into a franchise and which one cannot.” John recently went to Gaiety theatre, a single-screen theatre, in an autorickshaw to see the audience’s reaction, but had to rush out after been spotted by the crowd. He, however, was pleased to see that the people liking the movie.

“The fact is that it is not a franchise and that it’s a different film,” John said. “It has got a different grammar to it. It’s fantastic with the kind of response that we have got. The credit goes to our director Rohit Dhawan” Dishoom was released on July 29 across India in 3,000 screens, and since then has pretty well, despite missing out on Mysore, Bengaluru and Gurgaon circuit, which are closed owing to rains.

Dishoom actor John Abraham insists that the movie is not anti-Pakistan. The Rohit Dhawan movie has been banned in the neighbouring country for being anti-Pakistan. John went to Gaiety Galaxy in Mumbai to find out the response to the movie first hand, that too in an auto rickshaw.

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Dishoom has already collected more than 37 crore rupees in the weekend. John also spoke about the a possibility of a sequel (Dishoom 2).

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The promotional events it seems have taken a toll on the Dishoom lead actors Varun Dhawan and Jacqueline Fernandez. Only John Abraham, the other hero of the movie, John Abraham turned up for the final promotional event before its release. John Abraham revealed that his co-stars both Varun Dhawan and Jacqueline are unwell. And how he’s the last man standing.

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The event became more of fitness mantra by John Abraham, who shared his exercise regimen and encouraged all to lead a fit life.

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