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Salman Khan to launch Mahesh Manjrekar’s daughter

Superstar Salman Khan, who is presently shooting for his next film Bharat, is set to add yet another name to the list of actors he has launched in Bollywood over the years. And the fresh talent Khan has decided to provide a launch pad to is Ashwami, the daughter of well-known actor-filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar.

Confirming the news, Manjrekar told a popular tabloid, “Yes, Salman is launching my daughter. It will happen in some time. We will cross the bridge when we get to it.”


Mahesh and Salman have been friends for years now. They have even worked together on many successful films such as Ready (2011), Bodyguard (2011) and Dabangg (2010) and Dabangg 2 (2012).

Praising the superstar, Manjrekar said, “We have always bonded well. Salman is the most rooted person I have come across, a complete middle-class man in his head. He knows that I am not in awe of him, and that makes our bond special.”

Salman Khan is also launching yesteryear actress Nutan’s granddaughter Pranutan alongside debutant Zaheer Iqbal in the forthcoming film Notebook. The movie, helmed by Nitin Kakkar, releases next year.

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British Asian filmmakers gain rare access to China’s entertainment industry at Third Shanghai London Screen Industry Forum

UK China film collaborations take off as Third Shanghai London Forum connects British Asian filmmakers with Chinese studios

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British Asian filmmakers gain rare access to China’s entertainment industry at Third Shanghai London Screen Industry Forum

Highlights:

  • Forum brings UK and Chinese film professionals together to explore collaborations.
  • Emerging British-Asian talent gain mentorship and international exposure.
  • Small-scale dramas, kids’ shows, and adapting popular formats were the projects everyone was talking about.
  • Telling stories that feel real to their culture, yet can connect with anyone, is what makes them work worldwide.
  • Meeting three times a year keeps the UK and China talking, creating opportunities that last beyond one event.

The theatre was packed for the Third Shanghai–London Screen Industry Forum. Between panels and workshops, filmmakers, producers and executives discussed ideas and business cards and it felt more than just a summit. British-Asian filmmakers were meeting and greeting the Chinese industry in an attempt to explore genuine possibilities of working in China’s film market.

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