SCOOPS: All you need to know about Beyonce's performance at Isha Ambani's Sangeet, Janhvi Kapoor signs her 3rd film...

Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal’s pre-wedding celebrations took place in Udaipur over the weekend. Pop star and Grammy winner Beyoncé arrived in the City of Lakes yesterday afternoon. There was much buzz about the international icon’s performance for the soon-to-be newlyweds even before her arrival. 

The Ambanis played the perfect hosts and pulled out all stops to ensure that their guests were looked after very well. Before the Single Ladies singer got on stage on Sunday night, the celebrations on Saturday evening were thoroughly enjoyed by the guests. White chandeliers, red roses and shimmery lights added to the charm of the Udaivilas Palace. A large statue of Lord Shrinathji was seen at the venue. The sangeet ceremony began with a maha-aarti of the deity. 

More musical festivities followed soon after. The entire Ambani family was seen on the stage this evening. While Nita and Mukesh Ambani performed a romantic track from the film Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Akash Ambani and fiancée Shloka Mehta shook a leg to the song Khabar Nahi from Dostana. Isha and Anand, who will tie the knot on December 12 at the Ambani residence in Mumbai, expressed their love through a performance on the number Mitwa from Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna. Nita along with her sons Akash and Anant danced on Mahi Ve from Kal Ho Naa Ho. Bollywood singer Arijit Singh sang numbers like Jiya Jaye Na followed by Kabhi Jo Badal Barse and more. The venue was bathed in blue lights for the private concert. Parineeti Chopra, too, crooned a few tracks for the guests.

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, Karisma Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor, Karan Johar, and many more marked their presence at the function dressed in beautiful traditional clothes. Ranbir Kapoor and buddy Aditya Roy Kapur flew to Udaipur together late on Saturday night. Besides Beyoncé, Sunday morning also saw the arrival of Rekha, dressed in traditional attire, at the Udaipur airport. She was accompanied by Disha Patani. Maniesh Paul and Sukhbir were also snapped here.

Ayushmann Khurrana is on a roll in his career. The actor has given four consecutive hits, of which his two releases this year — AndhaDhun and Badhaai Ho —have together crossed over Rs 200 crore India box office. He has cemented his place as the face of entertaining content cinema that also does great business. 

In his next, Dream Girl, he will be experimenting with his voice. Even though details of this Raaj Shaandilyaa directorial are being kept under wraps, insiders reveal that the Bareilly Ki Barfi and Shubh Mangal Saavdhan actor will be speaking in three different styles — Hindi, Haryanvi and Braj Bhasha (Mathura style of Hindi).

According to our source, “Ayushmann has never spoken in Braj Bhasha. But he has prepped himself thoroughly to be fluent as well get the right accent. He is also going to speak in Hindi and Haryanvi. The film has been quirkily called Dream Girl and he has said that he is experimenting with his voice. It looks like Ayushmann is set to take us on a hilarious ride with this movie.”

The actor is currently shooting in Mathura, where he will be stationed throughout December.

Looks like the trailer of Avengers Endgame and the announcement of April 26 as its date with cinemas worldwide has caused Bollywood filmmakers to rethink their release date. For starters, the makers of De De Pyaar De, starring Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Rakul Preet Singh, have rescheduled the film yet again, advancing it from April 26 to March 15. 

Initially, the romcom was slated to open in theatres on February 22. But that date was allotted to Total Dhamaal. The Indra Kumar directorial and third outing of the Dhamaal franchise, which stars Ajay, Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit-Nene, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi and Jaaved Jaaferi, was moved from December 7 to February 22 due to extensive VFX work. Consequently, De De Pyaar De, which was planned to release on February 22, had been pushed ahead to April 26. But now, the upcoming Avengers instalment is seen as very stiff competition for Hindi movies. Not surprising since Avengers: Infinity War, which released this April, broke the India box-office record for Hollywood ventures. 

Now, De De Pyaar De will clash with John Abraham’s spy thriller, Romeo Akbar Walter, which also releases on March 15.

Bhumi Pednekar has had a busy 2018 shooting for three films. Before the madness of promotions begins, the young actress wants to unwind with her family. So, she’s taking her folks to London for the New Year holiday.

The actress, who was seen in the anthology Lust Stories this year, has Abhishek Chaubey’s Chambal valley-based Son Chiriya, Anurag Kashyap’s Womaniya, which is based on real-life women sharpshooters, and Alankrita Shrivastava’s Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare, lined up for 2019.

“Since Bhumi won’t get much time to chill with her family, she wants to ensure that she spends quality time with them before promotions for her first release of next year, Son Chiriya, kickstart,” says our informer, adding, “Her family is everything for her and she has reserved this time for them. They will be in London for about a week to celebrate the New Year.” 

Richa Chadha, who wrapped up the shoot of Shakeela biopic last month, has started prepping for her next, Section 375. The courtroom drama deals with some real-life incidents and how a very critical section in law to protect women can also be misused.   

Richa, who will be seen playing a lawyer for the first time on screen, wanted to prepare herself thoroughly before the shoot. To understand section 375 and other sections that influence the subject, she went to her friend’s legal firm and spent time going through law books. The actress also studied a few real-life cases that are still pending in the court and some that have been brought to justice. All this has helped her understand the nuances of fighting a case. 

Says Richa, “My friend is an expert at corporate cases. While our film is in a different zone, I wanted to use this opportunity to spend a few hours every day  for a week there. I spoke to the people there, attended meetings, and got an overview of what goes into a lawyer’s life. I was even able to pick up the jargon, and understand the basics, which I feel is a good base for me to start with”.

Kapil Sharma’s friend and fellow stand-up comedian Bharti Singh is so happy with the news of his marriage that she says, “For me Diwali is on December 12 (the day Kapil and Ginni Chatrath are tying the knot)!” She thinks Ginni complements him perfectly.  “They are a perfect couple after Harsh and me,” she laughs. As for the best wedding gift for the stand-up comedian, Bharti says, “I wish Kapil good health. He is coming up with the next season of his show and I hope it’s a big hit.” Incidentally, she is also a part of his comeback show.

Janhvi Kapoor has signed her third film —  a biopic on air force pilot Gunjan Saxena. The Dhadak actress has also started the prep for the movie and is taking flying lessons. Now, we hear the makers have locked the male lead opposite her in the woman-centric drama. South star Dulquer Salmaan has been roped in to be part of the film. Karan Johar, who has previously worked with Prabhas on the Baahubali franchise was surprised by Dulquer’s screen presence in his films, including his debut Hindi venture Karwaan. The actor is currently busy shooting for The Zoya Factor, opposite Sonam K Ahuja and right after this, he will be romancing her cousin sister Janhvi.