By: Mohnish Singh
Producer Ekta Kapoor and writer-director Raaj Shaandilyaa recently took to social media and revealed that they were in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. However, the duo did not share any detail about their sudden visit to the city.
Now, an entertainment portal reveals that Kapoor and Shaandilyaa, who last collaborated on Dream Girl (2019), had gone to Jaisalmer to meet superstar Akshay Kumar on the sets of his upcoming film Bachchan Pandey and discuss a new project.
“Ekta and Raaj took off to Jaisalmer via a private charter jet and stayed at the same hotel as Akshay and team Bachchan Pandey. They went there to discuss an out-and-out comedy with the actor, and he is said to have loved the idea and has asked the team to come up with a bound screenplay. Having wrapped up three films in the last 4 months, he is now looking to form a lineup for the next two years, and is constantly discussing films with probable collaborators,” a source close to the development informs the publication.
The same source goes on to reveal that more than a dozen filmmakers flew down to Jaisalmer over the past two months to meet and discuss a probable collaboration with Akshay Kumar. The superstar is yet to give his final nod to any of them.
Kumar, who was last seen in horror-comedy Laxmii on Disney+ Hotstar (2020), has more than half-a-dozen films in his hands right now. Sooryavanshi, Bell Bottom, Atrangi Re, and Prithviraj are the four films that she has already completed. He is currently shooting for Bachchan Pandey, co-starring Kriti Sanon, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Arshad Warsi. Raksha Bandhan, Ram Setu, and Mission Lion will go on floors once he wraps up his ongoing projects.
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The singer jokingly texted Clairo saying, "Let's f**k her up," sparking an online frenzy
Why Charli XCX jokingly declared war on Peppa Pig after one viral comment
Highlights
What started as a playful celebrity game has turned into one of the internet's most unexpected viral moments, with Charli XCX jokingly threatening to "f**k up" Peppa Pig after the beloved cartoon character appeared to dismiss singer Clairo.
The exchange quickly spread across social media, drawing reactions from fans and fellow musicians, while turning an unlikely clash between a pop star and a fictional children's character into a trending talking point.
Peppa Pig's viral remark sparked the joke
The playful exchange began during Peppa Pig's appearance in Pitchfork's Over/Under game, where the animated character rated a selection of music artists.
While expressing admiration for acts including PinkPantheress and The Beatles, Peppa responded to Clairo by saying, "I don't know her," a line widely recognised as a reference to Mariah Carey's famous response when asked about Jennifer Lopez.
The remark, accompanied by a knowing glance at the camera, quickly gained traction online.
Charli XCX rushed to Clairo's defence
After seeing the clip, Charli XCX privately messaged Clairo, writing, "Let's f**k her up," alongside a screenshot of the viral post.
Clairo later shared the exchange on social media, prompting thousands of reactions from fans, many of whom responded with pig and bacon-themed jokes.
PinkPantheress, whom Peppa had praised in the original video, also joined the conversation, posting a message supporting Clairo.
As the exchange continued, Clairo responded to the growing attention with humour, replying to posts before eventually telling followers, "ok that's enoughhhhh lolllllllllll."
Some fans joked that the viral moment was the perfect opportunity for the singer to announce new music, though Clairo replied that she did not have anything ready to share.
Her most recent album, Charm, was released in 2024, with its accompanying tour concluding in 2025.
Charli XCX keeps her focus on new music
While the online joke continued to gather momentum, Charli XCX did not publicly add to the exchange.
Instead, the singer has been focusing on promoting her upcoming album, Music, Fashion, Film, which is scheduled for release on July 24.
Although fans speculated that one of the track titles could be a playful nod to the viral exchange, there has been no indication that the album references the light-hearted social media moment.