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Shah Rukh Khan to co-produce Amitabh Bachchan-Taapsee Pannu starrer Badla

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who has worked with Amitabh Bachchan in scores of blockbusters including Mohabbatein (2000), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Veer Zaara (2004), Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna (2006), and Bhoothnath (2008), is set to collaborate with the thespian once again.

According to reports, SRK has come onboard to co-produce Senior Bachchan’s upcoming film, titled Badla. The film is being helmed by acclaimed filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh, who has successful movies like Jhankar Beats (2003) and Kahaani (2012) to his credit.


Besides Amitabh Bachchan, Badla also stars Taapsee Pannu in the lead role. The film reunites Pannu with Big B after their 2016 path-breaking film Pink, which went on to win many awards and accolades.

Badla will be co-produced by Shah Rukh Khan’s banner Red Chillies Entertainment in association with Azure Entertainment.

The film is currently being shot in Glasgow, Scotland.

Meanwhile, SRK is busy with the shoot of his next film Zero. Also featuring Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif, the film is being directed by Aanand L Rai and is set to enter theatres on 21st December, 2018.

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Top India survey reveals Bollywood divide: A-listers thrive as crew members face 60 per cent pay cuts

Highlights

  • Entertainment workers report 50-60 per cent pay cuts compared to earlier years.
  • Behind-the-scenes staff most affected by industry slowdown.
  • Many workers leave Mumbai or take side jobs to cover expenses.
India's entertainment industry is facing growing money problems as workers across Bollywood and television production report major pay cuts and less work.
A survey by Top India, involving more than 1,000 people linked to the entertainment sector, shows many workers are either getting limited work or seeing their salaries drop sharply.

Many people in the survey said payments for available projects have fallen by nearly 50 to 60 percent compared to previous years. The money troubles come as the world deals with tensions and economic uncertainty.

Recent moves for energy savings and tighter spending across sectors have added pressure, with clear effects now showing in Bollywood and television production.

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