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Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri & Ammy Virk prepare to deliver ‘Bad Newz’ with laughs

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Ever wondered what would happen if life handed you a situation so unique, it’s one-in-a-billion? Amazon Prime presents, in association with Dharma Productions and Leo Media Collective, a Leo Media Collective Film with just such a situation.

The new comedy entertainer inspired by true events ‘Bad Newz’ is directed by the multi-hyphenated Anand Tiwari, and it is brought to life by a fresh trio – Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri and Ammy Virk. Produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Amritpal Singh Bindra, and Anand Tiwari, ‘Bad Newz’ is slated to release in theatres on July 19.

“Our association with Dharma Productions goes back a long way, and through the years, we’ve brought several fascinating and entertaining stories to our audiences in India and across the world.” said Manish Menghani, director – content licensing, Prime Video. “Bad Newz is our second co- production with Dharma and our first theatrical collaboration with Leo Media Collective. The film tells a truly unique story that is interesting and entertaining, credit for which goes to our leads – Vicky, Triptii and Ammy and director Anand Tiwari. Their combined excellence has made Bad Newz a truly unmissable laugh riot. We’re looking forward to bring this to our customers!”

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‘Bad Newz’ explores the comedic side of a rare pregnancy phenomenon, Heteropaternal Superfecundation. The film unfolds with Saloni (Dimri) discovering that she is pregnant with twins from two different fathers, Akhil (Kaushal) and Gurbir (Virk). This unimaginable scenario sets the stage for a series of side-splitting and heartwarming events that make for an unforgettable cinematic experience.

Sharing his thoughts on the film, Apoorva Mehta, CEO, Dharma Productions, said: “Bad Newz is a project close to our hearts at Dharma Productions. It pushes the boundaries of conventional storytelling with its unique premise, brilliant execution, and a fresh combination of cast. Imagine waking up to a world where a once-in-a-billion chance becomes your reality.

“That’s exactly what ‘Bad Newz’ brings to the table – a hilarious comedy. Props to the team for crafting a story that is both incredibly funny and deeply touching. Bad Newz is high on entertainment, and even higher on comedy – everything we need right now.”

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Amritpal Singh Bindra, CEO, Leo Media Collective, echoed the sentiment: “Collaborating with Amazon and Dharma Productions on ‘Bad Newz’ is an amazing opportunity for us. We are extremely excited about sharing this entertaining never-seen-before comedy with the world and hope it resonates with audiences across the board as the film has a lot of humour and a lot of heart.”

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