DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:36:36 +0530 en https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/tn-cm-stalin-condoles-death-of-tamil-actor-robo-shankar-639335.html Chennai Sep 19 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday expressed his grief over the death of popular comedian and actor Robo Shankar calling him a versatile talent who brought joy to audiences across stage television and cinema In a statement issued the Chief Minister said I am saddened to hear about the passing away of actor Robo Shankar He was a talented artist who entertained the people of Tamil Nadu through his performances on stage television and film I offer my deepest condolences and sympathies to his family and the film fraternity who have lost a gifted performerRobo Shankar whose real name was Shankar began his career as a mimicry and stage artist before rising to prominence through comedy shows on televisionHis spontaneous humour distinctive style of mimicry and ability to connect with audiences made him a household nameHe later transitioned into Tamil cinema carving a niche for himself in comic and character rolesHis breakthrough in films came with Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara 2013 where his quirky performance earned wide appreciationOver the years he appeared in several successful films including Maari Vaagai Sooda Vaa Tharai Thappattai showcasing his flair not only for comedy but also for playing layered supporting charactersHis role in Viswasam alongside Ajith Kumar further cemented his popularity with mainstream audiencesApart from films Robo Shankar was also a familiar face on Tamil television where he served as a judge and performer in comedy showsHis energetic presence and improvisational skills made him a favorite among younger audiences as wellIndustry colleagues and fans have flooded social media with tributes recalling his warmth humility and ability to make people laugh even offscreenMany described him as a natural entertainer whose loss leaves a major void in Tamil cinemas comedy landscapeAs condolences poured in Chief Minister Stalins message reflected the mood of mourning across Tamil Nadus cultural circles highlighting the affection the late actor commandedRobo Shankar is survived by his wife and daughter IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/tn-cm-stalin-condoles-death-of-tamil-actor-robo-shankar-639335.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/big-boss-19-salman-khan-talks-about-ageing-says-he-wants-to-make-the-most-of-the-time-left-in-life-636902.html Mumbai Sep 7 Bigg Boss Weekend Ka Vaar has always been the most awaited episode of the reality show throughout all its seasons Bigg Boss season 19 on Saturday saw host Salman Khan schooling a few contestants for their misconduct in the past weekSalman while sternly telling contestant and musician Amaal Mallik to wake up from his slumber shared a personal anecdoteReacting to Malliks afternoon nap addiction Salman spoke about himself touching the senior citizen category soon and how important he feels it is for him to live his remaining life to the fullestHumare jitne din chale gaye hai usse aage ke din bohot kam hai Toh ab hume jitni kam neend aaye hum jitna kaam kar sake jitna aur naam kama sake woh toh karenge hi ab na Active hone ka bass ek hi ilaaj hai ki active raho said Salman The number of years we have lived is more than the number of years we will live So now the lesser we sleep and more active we remain will be good We will work more and establish ourselves more The solution to being active is staying active all the timeThe actor further asked contestant and Bollywood veteran Kunickaa Sadanand who is 62yearsold whether what he said was correctTo this Kunickaa acknowledged and said that Salman was absolutely rightSalman Khan who has been a part of the Bollywood industry for more than three decades will turn 60 this DecemberThe spotlight began with Amaal Malliks sleeping habits and ended with Salman Khans honest conversation about the reality of lifeHis guidance for Amaal indirectly proved as an important life lesson for viewers as wellAmaal all of 35 was seen acknowledging and grasping Salman Khans life lessons well and assured of working on himself IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/big-boss-19-salman-khan-talks-about-ageing-says-he-wants-to-make-the-most-of-the-time-left-in-life-636902.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 05:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/big-boss-19-amaal-mallik-reveals-strained-ties-within-anu-malik-says-they-would-not-even-look-at-his-family-636741.html Mumbai Sep 6 Bigg Boss season 19 has seen contestants slowly open up and showcase their real personality A few contestants have been venting about their personal lives too something that they probably had been hiding deep inside One such contestant who was seen talking about his personal life was Amaal MallikRecently the singer was seen shedding light on his family dynamics leaving fans intriguedAmaal was seen sitting with fellow contestants Zeishan Quadri and Baseer Ali when he shared a few intricate details about his Bollywood musician familyFor the uninitiated Amaal Mallik is the nephew of Bollywoods famous music composer Anu Malik and son of Daboo MalikAccording to Amaal there was a time when Anu Malik had established himself in the industry far better than Daboo MalikHe revealed how it changed the family dynamics to such an extent that it went on to affect Daboo Maliks family emotionallyAmaal recalled that during family gatherings or professional events Anu Malik and his family including his children would not just avoid interacting with Daboo Maliks family but would not even acknowledge their presence around Amaal while further in conversation said that Anu Mallik had always been extremely ambitious and a gogetterWith a lot of respect he described Anu Malik as a hungry lion who would make sure he would achieve what he had aimed forWhile Amaal mentioned that his father and Anu Malik are in touch the next generation their kids are not in touch with each other and stay distantThe revelation about the Mallik family left Gand referring to Big Boss contestant and actor Gaurav Khanna surprised and shockedAmaal meanwhile is playing a fair game in the Bigg Boss 19 house IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/big-boss-19-amaal-mallik-reveals-strained-ties-within-anu-malik-says-they-would-not-even-look-at-his-family-636741.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 02:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/bipasha-basu-indulges-in-never-ending-chats-with-her-baby-girl-devi-636743.html Mumbai Sep 5 Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu as much as she is a thorough professional is equally a doting mother to her twoyearold baby girl Devi The actress always manages to sneak out time from her professional commitments for her little girl Basu on Friday shared a picture of herself indulging in some quality time with her baby girl Going by the looks of it it seems that the motherdaughter duo is out for a fancy staycation in a plush Mumbai hotel In the picture little Devi in her cute plaits is seen expressing herself to her mommy while Bipasha is seen listening to her with all attentionRecently Bipasha shared an adorable video of her baby busy making the idol of Lord Ganesh for the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi For the uninitiated Bipasha tied the knot with actor Karan Singh Grover in April 2016 in a starstudded traditional Bengali wedding ceremony in Mumbai The couple welcomed their first baby a girl in November 2022 Bipasha had revealed that they named her Devi for her resemblance to Indian goddesses spirit and zeal for fighting back against every problem with all her strengthBasus daughter at birth was diagnosed with a ventricular septal defect VSD a condition involving two holes in the heart Devi was just three days old when she was diagnosed with the condition and underwent openheart surgery when she was just threemonthsold The little girl is the centre of Karan and Bipashas world IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/bipasha-basu-indulges-in-never-ending-chats-with-her-baby-girl-devi-636743.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 03:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/bigg-boss-19-amaal-mallik-reveals-strained-ties-within-anu-malik-says-they-would-not-even-look-at-his-family-636762.html Mumbai Sep 6 Bigg Boss season 19 has seen contestants slowly open up and showcase their real personality A few contestants have been venting about their personal lives too something that they probably had been hiding deep inside One such contestant who was seen talking about his personal life was Amaal MallikRecently the singer was seen shedding light on his family dynamics leaving fans intriguedAmaal was seen sitting with fellow contestants Zeishan Quadri and Baseer Ali when he shared a few intricate details on Friday about his Bollywood musician familyFor the uninitiated Amaal Mallik is the nephew of Bollywoods famous music composer Anu Malik and son of Daboo MalikAccording to Amaal there was a time when Anu Malik had established himself in the industry far better than Daboo MalikHe revealed how it changed the family dynamics to such an extent that it went on to affect Daboo Maliks family emotionallyAmaal recalled that during family gatherings or professional events Anu Malik and his family including his children would not just avoid interacting with Daboo Maliks family but would not even acknowledge their presence around Amaal while further in conversation said that Anu Mallik had always been extremely ambitious and a gogetterWith a lot of respect he described Anu Malik as a hungry lion who would make sure he would achieve what he had aimed forWhile Amaal mentioned that his father and Anu Malik are in touch the next generation their kids are not in touch with each other and stay distantThe revelation about the Mallik family left grand referring to Big Boss contestant and actor Gaurav Khanna surprised and shockedAmaal meanwhile is playing a fair game in the Bigg Boss 19 house IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/bigg-boss-19-amaal-mallik-reveals-strained-ties-within-anu-malik-says-they-would-not-even-look-at-his-family-636762.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 10:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/teachers-day-papon-reflects-on-teachings-of-his-gurus-636560.html Mumbai Sep 5 Playback singer Papon who is known for Bulleya Jiyein Kyun Moh Moh Ke Dhaage and others is reflecting on the teaching of his gurus on the occasion of Teachers Day For Papon Teachers Day is not only a celebration of academic mentors but also a time to reflect on the guiding lights of his life his parents whose artistry and humility shaped him into the musician he is todayHe has said that their influence continues to echo through every ghazal folk song and romantic melody he performs making his journey a continuation of their legacyTalking about the same Papon told IANS My greatest teachers were my parents my father Khagen Mahanta known across Assam as the King of Bihu and my mother Archana Mahanta whose voice carried the devotion of our folk traditionsHe further mentioned From the time I was a child their melodies filled our home not just in notes but in every breath I took They didnt push me instead they showed me the soul behind every song On this Teachers Day I honour them not just for the music they gifted the world but for the wisdom they instilled in me Every performance I give every note I sing carries their legacy I walk forward holding their lessons close and that is my deepest blessingRemembering them with deep emotion Papon shared that his parents were his first and greatest teachers not only in music but in lifeHis father Khagen Mahanta revered across Assam as the King of Bihu and his mother Archana Mahanta celebrated for her devotional and folk renditions created an environment where music was not just an art form but a way of livingOn the work front Papon is celebrating the success of his recent contribution to the film Metro In Dino and is currently working on his muchawaited upcoming ghazal album IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/teachers-day-papon-reflects-on-teachings-of-his-gurus-636560.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 08:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/rajasthans-manika-vishwakarma-beats-48-contestants-to-represent-india-at-miss-universe-in-thailand-632884.html Jaipur Aug 19 From the lanes of a small town in Rajasthan to the dazzling ramp of Miss Universe India 2025 Manika Vishwakarmas journey is a story of courage resilience and big dreams Crowned Miss Universe India 2025 at a glittering finale in Jaipur Manika left behind 48 contestants from across the countryHer victory was more than just a title it was the triumph of determination over limitations Raised in a modest family in Sri Ganganagar Manika never let social barriers confine her A graduate in Political Science and Economics from Delhi University she has been an NCC cadet classical dancer and an artist recognised by the Lalit Kala Academy and the JJ School of Arts She also founded Neuronova a platform that advocates for neurodivergent individuals spreading awareness about conditions like ADHD and autism For her these are not weaknesses but unique strengths of human potential Manikas journey has already crossed international borders she represented India at BIMSTEC Sewocon where her views on policy and society won admirationEarlier crowned Miss Universe Rajasthan Manika carried her states culture and values with pride to the national stageNow with the Miss Universe India crown she is preparing to represent India on the global platform in Thailand this November When she walked the ramp to the iconic tune Tujhe Dekha To Ye Jaana Sanam it was more than a performance it was the confident stride of a young woman said the audience who watched her walk on the ramp IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/rajasthans-manika-vishwakarma-beats-48-contestants-to-represent-india-at-miss-universe-in-thailand-632884.html Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/tamil-tv-actor-t-ravichandran-moves-madras-hc-for-anticipatory-bail-in-case-linked-to-threat-against-kamal-haasan-632683.html Chennai Aug 18 Television actor T Ravichandran has approached the Madras High Court seeking anticipatory bail after the Central Crime Branch CCB of Chennai police booked a case against him for allegedly issuing a death threat to Rajya Sabha member and Makkal Needhi Maiam MNM founder Kamal Haasan On Monday Justice G Jayachandran heard the plea and directed the government advocate to obtain details from the CCB before posting the case for further hearing on Wednesday Ravichandran told the court that the remarks he made during a YouTube interview had been unintentional and were not intended as a real threat The controversy began when Haasan while speaking at the 15th anniversary celebrations of actor Suriyas Agaram Foundation earlier this month stressed the importance of education as a tool for social transformation He noted that education was the only weapon capable of breaking what he described as the shackles of Sanatana Dharma Ravichandran reacting in an interview with a YouTube channel strongly objected to Haasans choice of words He went on to warn that he would slit the MPs throat if such remarks continued The statement triggered widespread criticism and alarm leading MNM vicepresident and retired IPS officer AG Mourya to lodge a formal complaint with the Greater Chennai Police Commissioner on August 10 The complaint was forwarded to the CCB which registered a First Information Report FIR against the actor In his bail petition Ravichandran argued that the FIR had been registered without conducting a preliminary inquiry and claimed he was unaware of the specific crime number He further said he had no actual intention of harming Haasan adding that he came from a respectable family background and was prepared to comply with any conditions the court may impose while considering his request for bail The High Court will take up the matter again on August 20 after hearing from the police IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/tamil-tv-actor-t-ravichandran-moves-madras-hc-for-anticipatory-bail-in-case-linked-to-threat-against-kamal-haasan-632683.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/hema-malini-reflects-on-doing-action-sequences-in-sholay-632305.html Mumbai Aug 17 Hema Malini reflected on doing action sequences as Basanti in Ramesh Sippys Sholay as the iconic movie completed 50 years of release on Friday During an exclusive interaction with IANS Hema Malini was asked You performed stunts in the film How did you manage thatSpeaking to IANS the actress and politician revealed they she has done stunts in many of her filmsFight sequences used to be created in the films especially for me If Hema Malini is there in the film we must make her fight Whatever character I am playing there had to be a fight sequence she revealedTalking about Sholay Hema Malini added There were action sequences in Sholay as well but they were mostly while going in the tanga Horse Cart the dacoits are all behind me chasing me There is a very beautiful chasing scene in the movie Every scene in the film is a moving shot nothing is in one placeShe said that she will show Sholay to her grandchildrenWhen asked We are talking about Sholay even after fifity years You have grandchidren Have they seen SholayHema Malini replied I dont think so but now that it has completed fifty years I will show it to them I will make them sit in my house one day and watch it in mini theatre definitelyShe also shared that initially she was unhappy with her role in Sholay as she thought it was a small role compared to her earlier hit films like Sita and GeetaWhen Sholay was offered to me after making Seeta Aur Geeta the same director Ramesh Sippy told me So many other characters are there and you are also one of them So I was feeling a little disappointed thinking Why only small role for me Why not a bigger role she revealedHowever later the filmmaker informed that her role would have a huge impact insisting her to accept the role IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/hema-malini-reflects-on-doing-action-sequences-in-sholay-632305.html Sun, 17 Aug 2025 13:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/karanvir-malhotra-reveals-the-cooling-off-mechanism-used-on-andhera-sets-632309.html Mumbai Aug 17 Actor Karanvir Malhotra who is receiving a lot of positive response to his work in the recently released streaming series Andhera has shared that the team used lame jokes as a cooling off mechanism after shooting heavy scenes The actor spoke with IANS during the promotional run of the show and shared that they used to shoot a lot during the day But once the shot was cut there was a stark contrast to the trainwreck of emotions that unfolded during the shootHe told IANS We were shooting a lot in a day The performance bit is obviously there but like because its a supernatural horror show everything is very heightened And your performance needs to match that tone of whatevers happening around you So that element was there and I remember that we actually had a huge contrast if you would come to our set you would see very contrasting sides to usHe further mentioned If you were watching our BTS you would see like this very serious side as soon as we used to cut we used to like start cracking the weirdest and lamest of jokes and we also have a group its called the the Hall of Lame So its not that we used to go back to our specific vans or you know sit together and really think deeply about the scene We were very well prepared as a teamAndhera which is set in Mumbai follows Inspector Kalpana Kadam and Jay a medical student who become entangled in a missingperson case that unearths a sinister presence beneath the cityThe series is directed by Raaghav Dhar and also stars Surveen Chawla Priya Bapat and Prajakta KoliThe series is available to stream on Prime Video IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/karanvir-malhotra-reveals-the-cooling-off-mechanism-used-on-andhera-sets-632309.html Sun, 17 Aug 2025 14:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/quiet-but-inspiring-strength-shruti-haasan-on-playing-preeti-in-coolie--631538.html Chennai Aug 11 Shruti Haasan who stars alongside Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna in the highly anticipated film Coolie has opened up about her role as Preeti a character she describes as quite different from herself yet deeply relatable in many ways I dont think Preeti is like me at all Shruti admittedBut I did connect with certain aspects of her I believe many women will relate to those parts and thats what I really liked about the character Preeti is extremely responsible extremely focused and quite inspiringFor Shruti the role offered an opportunity to portray a kind of quiet strength that is often overlooked but deeply impactfulShe believes Preeti represents women whose determination and sense of responsibility rarely make headlines yet form the backbone of their personal and professional worldsKnown for seamlessly blending commercial appeal with emotional depth Shruti approaches Preeti with grounded authenticityShe credits the experience of working with industry icons Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna under the direction of Lokesh Kanagaraj as both professionally rewarding and personally enrichingSharing screen space with such legends and being guided by Lokesh was an incredible learning experience she saidIt pushed me to explore new facets of my performance In Coolie Shruti Preeti adds a layer of emotional depth to the films highenergy narrative bringing inspiration and relatability to audiences while complementing the largerthanlife action and dramaWith her portrayal Shruti aims to make Preeti a character who lingers in the audiences minds long after the credits roll IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/quiet-but-inspiring-strength-shruti-haasan-on-playing-preeti-in-coolie--631538.html Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/chennai-to-host-three-day-patriotic-film-festival-from-tomorrow-ahead-of-independence-day-631305.html Chennai Aug 10 Patriotism has long been a central theme in Indian cinema with filmmakers across generations celebrating the nations history struggles and spirit through powerful storytelling This Independence Day week that enduring tradition will be honoured through a special patriotic film festival is jointly organised by the National Film Development Corporation NFDC and the National Film Archive of India NFAI The threeday festival to be held from August 11 to 13 at the Tagore Film Centre in Chennai will showcase a curated selection of landmark feature films and documentaries that have stirred national pride over the decades The event will be inaugurated on Monday following the opening screening of the 1965 classic Shaheed which pays tribute to the sacrifices of freedom fighters Bhagat Singh Rajguru and Sukhdev Seven feature films and four documentaries are on the festivals lineup Among the feature films are timeless works such as Veerapandiya Kattabomman 1959 and Parasakthi 1952 both starring the legendary Sivaji Ganesan as well as more recent hits like Uri The Surgical Strike 2019 and Swatantra Veer Savarkar 2023 Other notable titles include Saat Hindustani 1969 Amitabh Bachchans debut film set against the backdrop of the liberation of Goa which will be the festivals closing screening The documentary segment will feature Our Flag Shahadat Netaji Subash Chandra Bose and Tilak each exploring pivotal moments and personalities in Indias freedom struggle and nationbuilding journey According to the organisers the festival aims to connect audiences especially younger generations with films that have not only entertained but also inspired patriotism and civic pride The screenings will serve as a reminder of cinemas powerful role in shaping and reflecting Indias collective identity Entry to all screenings is free offering the people an opportunity to experience these classics on the big screen We want people to relive the stories that shaped our nation and inspired millions an NFDC official said For additional details about the schedule and screenings interested viewers can contact the organisers at 8778553991 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/chennai-to-host-three-day-patriotic-film-festival-from-tomorrow-ahead-of-independence-day-631305.html Sun, 10 Aug 2025 20:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/suniel-shetty-on-bringing-extra-depth-in-hunter-2-he-is-a-very-different-man-628075.html Mumbai July 25 Actor Suniel Shetty has opened up about his conscious effort to bring extra depth to his character in Hunter 2 Returning as Santha in the second season the actor shared that he approached the role with a fresh perspective making deliberate changes to his body language emotions and overall portrayal When asked if theres a conscious effort to bring something extra or different in a second season of the same series Suniel told IANS that as an actor he approached Hunter 2 with a fresh mindset He said that everything about his characterbody language appearance and emotionshas evolved This time the story is driven by a fathers desperate mission to find his daughter bringing a deeper emotional core to the roleThe Dhadkan actor shared I am very different in this season The body language is different The look is different The emotions are different Carefree and careless Santha was in the first Here it is more about family And that is his only objective There is no disturbance but no other distraction in his life He wants his daughter back and at any cost He will go to any lengths to get that happening So I think that itself is a beautiful moment Like any father my obsession is Tia Nahan and I dont think beyond And that is the kind of father he is in this And if I have done justice from that point of view of being able to bring out the emotion of a real father in it I think I would have done justice to my roleDirected by Prince Dhiman and Alok Batra Hunter Season 2 also stars Jackie Shroff Anusha Dandekar and Barkha Bisht in crucial roles The series premiered for free on 24th July on Amazon MX Player IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/suniel-shetty-on-bringing-extra-depth-in-hunter-2-he-is-a-very-different-man-628075.html Sat, 26 Jul 2025 08:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/italian-musicians-relive-pandit-ravi-shankars-masterpiece-in-kochi-627147.html Kochi July 19 Half a century after music maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar composed the iconic LAube enchantee The Enchanted Dawn as a twoinstrument score in Raaga Todi Tommaso Benciolini and Lorenzo Bernardi two young musicians from Italy performed the 11minute composition during a fluteandguitar concert here Flautist Benciolini blew out softly the morning melody while Bernardi plucked the strings of his guitar to further enhance the pathos of the classical notes tuned by the legendary sitarist in 1976The piece won special applause at the gathering in Mattancherry where the visiting duo presented a 75minute performance jointly organised by the Kochi Biennale Foundation KBF and the Italian Cultural Institute as part of the leadup to the upcoming KochiMuziris BiennaleAt the Indian Chamber of Commerce building Benciolini and Bernardi tuned on an electronic tanpura ahead of playing LAube enchantee that evolved out of a meeting Ravi Shankar 19202012 had with French flautist JeanPierre Rampal and his compatriot Alexandre Lagoya guitarist in the mid1970sOf late nine months ago as we knew of this India trip coming Lorenzo and I did some research wanting to present an item for the audiences in this country said 34yearold Tommaso adding that they have been playing the piece in all venues of lateLAube enchantee begins with a brief alaap sketching the scale of the poignant Todi largely developed by Mian Tansen who sang in the court of Mughal emperor Akbar in the 16th centuryAs Benciolini and Bernardi rolled out the piece which was a part of the transcontinental East Meets West album conceived by Ravi Shankar the audience listened in rapt attention only to explode in loud cheers at the end of the performanceThe pair next contrasted the dawn raga with Nightfall a contemporary composition known for its simplicityTuned in a minor scale that partly corresponds with the Indian classical raga Keeravani the piece known for its minimalist brilliance is composed by Italian Roberto Di MarinoThis came after a threemovement sonatina composed by New Yorkbased Marco Beltrami known for his association with Hollywood and TV scores in AmericaThis carries a lot of inner dialogue Bernardi saidThe concert began with an Italian overture that used to typically open the operas during the Enlightenment periodThe longest among the pieces the duo performed was a 22minute centrepiece by 20thcentury Argentine Tango composer Astor Piazolla of Italian descentThe sixth edition of the KochiMuziris Biennale titled For the Time Being will be a 110day show opening on December 12Curated by artist Nikhil Chopra with HH Art Spaces an artistled organisation based out of Goa the biennale will conclude on March 31 2026 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/italian-musicians-relive-pandit-ravi-shankars-masterpiece-in-kochi-627147.html Sat, 19 Jul 2025 17:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/shruti-haasan-calls-coolie-experience-a-beautiful-kind-of-madness--626844.html Chennai July 17 Actress Shruti Haasan has opened up about her exhilarating experience working on the upcoming highoctane film Coolie calling it a beautiful kind of madness Known for balancing her edgy music persona with powerful roles on screen Shruti said the film offered an environment that was both chaotic and deeply focused a combination she thrived inIn a candid reflection on her time on set Shruti shared There was always this buzzing energy behind the scenes We did a lot of night shoots which I personally like quite a bit so that was quite relaxing for me But yeah there was a lot of things happening Everyone was really focused on the work and overall it was a really really good energyShruti who seamlessly switches between her punk rock concerts and demanding film sets found Coolie to be a natural fit for her dynamic personalityWith its intense pace and immersive production schedule the film demanded unwavering focus something the actor welcomed wholeheartedlyFor me this film felt like home turf raw real and relentless she said It was the kind of set where no one slept until the shot was perfect That kind of drive is rare and energisingAs Coolie inches closer to its theatrical release Shrutis behindthescenes glimpse only heightens anticipationFrom the adrenalinecharged night shoots to the passionate teamwork the atmosphere she describes paints a picture of a film that promises to be as gripping on screen as it was behind the cameraDirected by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring Rajinikanth in the lead Coolie has already generated considerable buzz among fans and industry insiders alikeWith Shruti Haasans infectious energy and enthusiasm now adding to the excitement the film is poised to deliver a cinematic experience thats loud intense and unforgettable IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/shruti-haasan-calls-coolie-experience-a-beautiful-kind-of-madness--626844.html Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/coolie-experience-is-a-beautiful-kind-of-madness-shruti-haasan--626846.html Chennai July 17 Actress Shruti Haasan has opened up about her exhilarating experience working on the upcoming highoctane film Coolie calling it a beautiful kind of madness Known for balancing her edgy music persona with powerful roles on screen Shruti said the film offered an environment that was both chaotic and deeply focused a combination she thrived inIn a candid reflection on her time on set Shruti shared There was always this buzzing energy behind the scenes We did a lot of night shoots which I personally like quite a bit so that was quite relaxing for me But yeah there was a lot of things happening Everyone was really focused on the work and overall it was a really really good energyShruti who seamlessly switches between her punk rock concerts and demanding film sets found Coolie to be a natural fit for her dynamic personalityWith its intense pace and immersive production schedule the film demanded unwavering focus something the actor welcomed wholeheartedlyFor me this film felt like home turf raw real and relentless she said It was the kind of set where no one slept until the shot was perfect That kind of drive is rare and energisingAs Coolie inches closer to its theatrical release Shrutis behindthescenes glimpse only heightens anticipationFrom the adrenalinecharged night shoots to the passionate teamwork the atmosphere she describes paints a picture of a film that promises to be as gripping on screen as it was behind the cameraDirected by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring Rajinikanth in the lead Coolie has already generated considerable buzz among fans and industry insiders alikeWith Shruti Haasans infectious energy and enthusiasm now adding to the excitement the film is poised to deliver a cinematic experience thats loud intense and unforgettableShruti Haasan was born on 28 January 1986 and predominantly works in Telugu Tamil and Hindi films One of the highestpaid actresses in South Indian cinema Haasan is the recipient of various accolades including two Filmfare Awards South and seven SIIMA Awards She has appeared in Forbes Indias Celebrity 100 list of 2015 and 2016Born to actorfilmmaker Kamal Haasan and actress Sarika Thakur she worked briefly as a child artist She made her acting debut as an adult with the Hindi film Luck 2009 In 2011 she made her Telugu debut with Anaganaga O Dheerudu and Tamil debut with 7 Aum Arivu winning the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut South for both these films Following a career breakthrough with the Tamil film 3 2012 Haasan established herself as a leading South Indian actress with the successful Telugu films Gabbar Singh 2012 Balupu 2013 Yevadu 2014 Race Gurram 2014 Srimanthudu 2015 Premam 2016 Krack 2021 and Waltair Veerayya 2023 earning the Filmfare Award for Best Actress Telugu for Race Gurram IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/coolie-experience-is-a-beautiful-kind-of-madness-shruti-haasan--626846.html Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/release-of-shine-tom-chackos-soothravakyam-postponed-to-july-11-623302.html Chennai June 27 The makers of director Eugien Jos Chirammels upcoming film Soothravakyam featuring actors Shine Tom Chacko and Vincy Aloshious in the lead on Friday announced that their films release was being postponed to July 11 this year Taking to his Instagram page the films producer Srikanth Kandragula posted a statement that read Dear Film Lovers Due to certain technical reasons the release date of our upcoming film Soothravakyam has been rescheduled The movie will now hit theatres worldwide on July 11It further said From the very beginning of the shoot to the final stages of release Soothravakyam has overcome several challenges Throughout this journey your constant support and encouragement have been our biggest strength At this moment we extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who stood by usIt went on to add We are extremely confident about the film and we believe it has shaped up beautifully That confidence is what led us to go for a worldwide release in both Malayalam and Telugu We sincerely request your continued support as we take this film to audiences around the globe With gratitude Team SoothraVakyamIt may be recalled that the release of the film was postponed after Malayalam actress Vincy Aloshious who was part of the unit levelled allegations of drug use and misconduct against her coactor Shine Tom Chacko on the sets of the film Shine Tom Chacko who was arrested for using drugs and who later came out on bail was issued a stern final warning by FEFKA officebearersThe film which has been directed by Eugien Jos Chirammel is based on a story by Rejin S Babu Cinematography for the film is by Sreeram Chandrasekharan while editing is by Nithish K T R Music for the film has been scored by Jean P Johnson IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/release-of-shine-tom-chackos-soothravakyam-postponed-to-july-11-623302.html Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/priyanka-chopra-drops-a-heartfelt-note-for-rekha-as-she-misses-the-re-release-of-umrao-jaan-622416.html Mumbai June 22 Actress Priyanka Chopra took to the stories section of her official Instagram handle and dropped a heartfelt message for Rekha as she missed the rerelease of the icon film Umrao Jaan Congratulating Rekha on the rerelease of the movie PeeCee wrote on the photosharing app Sad not to be there to support my favourite movie and actors It will be a legendary night Congratulations Re maamMore than three decades after the release of Umrao Jaan the movie has returned to the silver screen in a newly restored 4K versionMeanwhile the director of the timeless classic Muzaffar Ali pointed out that the drama still resonates with audiences because of its nuanced depiction of womanhoodThe director shared There is an uncanny continuity in carrying forward the essence of my Umrao Jaan Almost three generations have revered this as an heirloom and legacy of their emotional evolution It will be a twofold experience Watching their grandparents sensibility and their very own discovery It is a timeless film in every way ahead of timeDisclosing why the film continues to connect with movie lovers he went on to share It is passion rootedness and care for detail It is not just an identity of a place or culture but the identity of womanhood The enduring performance of Rekha is matchless One of the greatest roles an actress brings to life and leaves it to her audience to live their lives through itMuzaffar further revealed why he chose the late Farooq Shaikh for Umrao Jaan He was there with us in Gaman I could not think of anything at that time that did not include him He had a face that would suit any character along with immense talent Everybody is too hard you know what I mean He had the softness of being my protagonist he saidUmrao Jaan sheds light on a tawaifs endless search for true love IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/priyanka-chopra-drops-a-heartfelt-note-for-rekha-as-she-misses-the-re-release-of-umrao-jaan-622416.html Sun, 22 Jun 2025 23:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/complaint-filed-against-vijay-deverakonda-for-derogatory-remarks-against-tribals-622418.html Mumbai June 22 Tollywood heartthrob Vijay Deverakonda has landed in a legal soup after a complaint was filed against him under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Prevention of Atrocities Act by the Raidurgam police VD allegedly made derogatory remarks against the tribal communities during a prerelease event of Suriya starrer Retro last monthTalking about the unfortunate Pahalgham attack Vijay was heard saying during the event The solution to what is happening in Kashmir is also to educate them terrorists and ensure they dont get brainwashed What will they achieve Kashmir belongs to India and Kashmiris are ours India doesnt even need to attack Pakistan because Pakistanis themselves are fed up with their government and will attack them if this continues Asalu 500 years back tribals kokkutunnatu veelu buddi lekunda minimum common sense lekunda chese panulu They behave like tribals did 500 years ago fighting without common senseThese remarks were considered to be derogatory towards tribals by the tribal organizationsA section of the FIR read Film Actor Shri Vijay Deverakonda who participated in the prerelease event of the movie Retro starring Hero Surya made comments that hurt the sentiments of the tribals and seriously insulted them He insulted their tribal community by saying that they had beaten them 500 years ago without any intelligence and without minimum common sense Moreover he made comments comparing them to Pakistani terrorists These comments perceived as racially offensive were broadcast across multiple media platforms The statement went viral through the Sithara Entertainment YouTube Channel which has 863 lakh subscribers and over 99000 video views for the specific video YouTube link httpswwwyoutubecomlivefLAhOd2Sm687 si8qbRrdnr995bkjFIt further said The remarks were viewed as a serious insult to the selfrespect and dignity of the tribal community Therefore the complainant requested to take necessary action against Shri Vijay Devarakonda as per lawVijay is yet to react to the complaint IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/complaint-filed-against-vijay-deverakonda-for-derogatory-remarks-against-tribals-622418.html Sun, 22 Jun 2025 23:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/neena-gupta-reveals-what-she-told-her-daughter-masaba-after-dubbing-for-metro-in-dino-621551.html Mumbai June 17 Actress Neena Gupta who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film Metro In Dino has said that she was pleasantly surprised when she learnt that her role is very significant in the narrative The actress recently sat down for a chat with IANS and shared that since she shot the film in parts she was thrilled to know that she has a bigger role in the filmSpeaking to IANS the actress said We did it in small parts In Mumbai Calcutta here and there When I did the dubbing I told my daughter Masaba my role is quite good It is a big role I thought it was a small role I was very excitedEarlier the actress recollected an incident when she was ready to give her shot on the films set but was asked to return to her vanThe actress earlier shared with IANS that the films director Anurag Basu is very instinctive and perceptive and is brimming with ideas till the last moment before the takeSpeaking to IANS she said Once we came on the set for shoot as the production team called us on the set We were told to go back in the van and that it will take some time So I saw Dada in the hall where the shoot was going on He went in a corner And he sat there somewhere So I asked What happened to Dada The assistant said He wants to think So suddenly he wanted to think about something laughsThe actress shared that Anurag Basu has this whole script in his head and the best part of working with him is that he improvises on the spotPresented by Gulshan Kumar and TSeries presents in association with Anurag Basu Productions Pvt Ltd Metro In Dino is produced by Bhushan Kumar Krishan Kumar Anurag Basu and Taani BasuThe film is set to arrive in cinemas on July 4 2025 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/neena-gupta-reveals-what-she-told-her-daughter-masaba-after-dubbing-for-metro-in-dino-621551.html Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/helen-flanagan-says-she-has-lost-body-confidence-621336.html Los Angeles June 16 Reality star Helen Flanagan seems to have suffered a dent in her confidence when it comes to how she perceives her body The actress always seemed the epitome of body confidence after starring in a slew of high profile modelling campaigns and magazine shoots following her time in Coronation Street reports MirrorcoukBut now it looks as though after having three children the soap star is starting to feel a little insecure about her bodyAs per Mirrorcouk back in the day the 34yearold actress vowed the nation while posing for a magazine but in a recent social media post Helen now admits to losing confidence in the way she looksTaking to Instagram the former Coronation Street star who was with footballer Scott Sinclair shared a candid video with fans claiming to notice celluliteFilming a Get Ready With Me Helen is seen taking off her pink pyjamas to reveal her toned and enviable body in blue lace underwearShe told fans My weight goes up and down It depends on my love life and how stressed I amShowing off her new lingerie she then told her followers that she was pleased to help with the editing process of the brand she was helping to supportShe continued Even though sometimes you dont feel so confident or toned just got for it Even though Ive got cellulite and my body isnt as toned as it used to be I just thought you know what Helen go for it you only live onceDonning a fitted denim dress the former soap star appeared red carpet ready as she shared with fans her final lookBut this comes just days after she was pictured on a night out with Wayne Lineker at his infamous Bar in IbizaOnce again in another candid Instagram post Helen revealed that she felt incredibly hungover like a lizard IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/helen-flanagan-says-she-has-lost-body-confidence-621336.html Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/neena-gupta-reveals-a-huge-part-of-her-role-from-jaane-bhi-do-yaaro-was-removed-621386.html Mumbai June 16 Actress Neena Gupta who is awaiting the release of her upcoming film Metro In Dino has revealed that almost one track of her character was trimmed out from the cultclassic Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro The actress spoke with IANS ahead of the release of Metro In Dino and shared that she had a track with actor Ravi Baswani However she told IANS that her entire track with Ravi was edited from the filmSpeaking with IANS the actress said I had a track with Ravi Baswani It was dropped from the final output In fact it got cut in the rehearsal itself It was a major track The film was very long on paper We used to rehearse We used to read the play They thought it was too long So the makers cut our trackShe further mentioned that she has read the script of the films sequel which was also quite long However the film has been shelved and the actress feels its for betterI have read the script of Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro 2 I have read the script Very long script again I was almost playing Bhaktis role The films producer called me I forgot his name I dont know what happened but it got shelved Its good that it didnt work out Whatever is good it shouldnt be made again It is a classic she addedEarlier the actress recollected an incident when she was ready to give her shot on the films set but was asked to return to her vanThe actress shared that director Anurag Basu is very instinctive and perceptive and is brimming with ideas till the last moment before the takeShe praised Anurag and said that the whole script is in his head and the best part of working with him is that he improvises on the spotPresented by Gulshan Kumar amp TSeries presents in association with Anurag Basu Productions Pvt Ltd Metro In Dino is produced by Bhushan Kumar Krishan Kumar Anurag Basu and Taani BasuThe film is set to arrive in cinemas on July 4 2025 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/neena-gupta-reveals-a-huge-part-of-her-role-from-jaane-bhi-do-yaaro-was-removed-621386.html Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/keerthy-suresh-starrer-uppu-kappurambu-to-release-digitally-on-july-4-621388.html Mumbai June 16 The makers of the Telugu movie Uppu Kappurambu starring Keerthy Suresh have announced that the film will release on July 4 on Prime Video Uppu Kappurambu is directed by Ani IV Sasi and stars Keerthy Suresh Suhas Babu Mohan Shatru and Talluri Rameshwari in lead rolesUppu Kappurambu draws from a world Ive long wanted to bring to screen shares Director Ani IV Sasi Set against the quirky and chaotic backdrop of rural life in the 90s it uses satire and humour to explore how ordinary people navigate extraordinary situations with limited means but an unbreakable spiritWe wanted it to be something that deals with very serious issues in society but in a very silly and cartoonish way This film is a sincere attempt to blend comedy with meaningful commentary brought to life by an incredible cast and crewPrime Video on Monday morning took to Instagram and shared a colourful poster of the upcoming filmThe poster was captioned Get ready for this heartwarming ride with the citizens of Chitti Jayapuram UppuKappuRambuOnPrime New Movie July 4Set in the 1990s the comingofage satire follows the residents of Chitti Jayapuram a fictional village in South Indias hinterland grappling with an escalating pressure on its burial infrastructureThe film will stream in Telugu with dubs in Tamil Hindi Malayalam and Kannada Uppu Kappurambu presents a lighthearted take on a societal issue The film is produced by Radhika Lavu under the banner of Ellanar Films Pvt LtdNikhil Madhok Director amp Head of Originals Prime Video India said Uppu Kappurambu is a thoughtprovoking yet delightfully quirky satire that captures the essence of an authentic rural milieu whilst bringing to the fore an unconventional themeWe are proud to collaborate with Ellanar Films and take Ani IV Sasis unique vision alongside a talented cast led by Keerthy Suresh and Suhas to a global audience IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/keerthy-suresh-starrer-uppu-kappurambu-to-release-digitally-on-july-4-621388.html Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/shah-rukh-khan-offers-prayers-for-victims-amp-families-of-air-india-crash-620910.html Mumbai June 12 Actor Shah Rukh Khan revealed that he was left heartbroken after learning about the horrific Air India crash King Khan further offered prayers for the victims and the families of the crashTaking to his X timeline SRK wrote Absolutely heartbroken with the news about the crash in Ahmedabad my prayers for the victims their families and all affectedBefore this Aamir Khan also offered his condolences to the families of the victims of the mishapThe team of the Laagan actor shared a post on the microblogging site that read We are deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash that occurred today At this moment of profound loss our thoughts and condolences are with the families of those affectedWe stand in solidarity with the individuals communities and responders impacted by this devastating event Stay strong India the post also saidMoreover Salman Khan decided to cancel his press conference as the new face of the Indian Supercross Racing League ISRL alongside its cofounders Veer Patel and Ishan LokhandeInforming about the decision the organisers released a press note saying As we all have just heard the tragic incident that has taken place today Indian Supercross Racing League and Salman Khan stand by the Nation United in this tough time All our condolences and prayers are with the affected families Jointly we have made a responsible decision to reschedule this event to a further dateIn addition to this other celebs such as Akshay Kumar Kartik Aaryan Alia Bhatt Kareena Kapoor Khan Kajol Varun Dhawan Jahnvi Kapoor Vicky Kaushal Shilpa Shetty Anupam Kher Adah Sharma Sanya Malhotra Randeep Hooda Abhishek Bachchan Pulkit Samrat and Suniel Shetty expressed their grief over the unfortunate crashing of Air India Flight AI171 going from Ahmedabad to London just after takeoffAlong with the rescue operation an investigation into the cause of the crash is also currently underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/shah-rukh-khan-offers-prayers-for-victims-amp-families-of-air-india-crash-620910.html Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/shekhar-kapur-talks-about-mortality-amp-expressing-love-amid-air-india-crash-620911.html Mumbai June 12 The unfortunate Air India crash forced filmmaker Shekhar Kapur to reflect on some hardhitting topics such as mortality and the need to express our affection to our loved ones According to him we are not scared for our own life but for the lives of those we hold dearWeve all been on flights weve all crossed our fingers on take off and on landing weve all experienced that feeling of uneasiness when we experience turbulence We all know our thoughts are not for our own potential mortality but for our loved ones those we leave behind if something happens I am constantly on a plane And I have also lived a life of extreme adventure and pitted myself against nature and potentially death but always at my own volition his latest Instagram post saidThe Masoom maker shared an adorable picture of hugging his daughter Kaveri KapurShekhar added that while he used to live on the edge before his daughter came into this world things changed completely thereafterHe shared Something changed in me when my daughter was born pretty late in my life and suddenly mortality carried different meaning it was about caring about someone else I was a kite in a storm that loved being buffetted and carried by the storm to unknown adventures and destinationsMy daughter now holds the thread to my kite she grounded me gave context to my life and though we dont live together we constantly calling and telling each other how much love we have for each other for there is no greater context to life than unconditional love he went on to writeSharing his condolences for those who lost their lives in the unfortunate plane crash Shekhar penned So I hope and I pray that all those that lost their lives in the Air India crash today got a chance to express their love to loved ones they left behind that is my prayer for them and for those that got left behindFor their is nothing greater than unconditional love he concluded with a red heart emoji IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/shekhar-kapur-talks-about-mortality-amp-expressing-love-amid-air-india-crash-620911.html Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/arjun-rampal-on-rana-naidu-character-most-ruthless-character-ive-ever-played-620721.html Mumbai June 11 Actor Arjun Rampal who will be seen in the second season of the hit streaming show Rana Naidu has said that his character in the show is the most ruthless part he has ever played Arjuns character of Rauf is the newest and most dangerous entrant in the series which stars Rana Daggubati in the leadTalking about his character in the show Arjun in a statement said Hes the most ruthless and terrifyingly real character Ive ever playedRauf is a man without empathy driven by chaos and capable of brutal violence And yet nestled within all that destruction lies something deeply humanTheres a sliver of vulnerability especially in how he loves his niece Shes the only person he protects without question Rampal shares What made playing Rauf so challenging was how he could show tenderness even while being completely consumed by darkness the actor addedThe series has been created by Karan Anshuman and directed by Anshuman Suparn Verma and Abhay Chopra It is produced by Locomotive Global MediaEarlier the creator of the show Karan Anshuman had shared an interesting anecdote from the shooting of the series when Rana Daggubati improvised his lines but it soon went into some other tangentRana Daggubati essays the titular character in the series and was in a heated standoff against his uncle Venkatesh Daggubati who essays his estranged father in the seriesDuring the verbal standoff the two broke into Telugu language Now Karan has a little knowledge of the language so he in his directors seat was under the impression that magic is about to happen since both the actors were saying lines in their native language which essentially means better grip on the dialogue exchange However the director was shocked to his bones when he heard the word biryaniThe show is set to stream on Netflix on June 13 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/arjun-rampal-on-rana-naidu-character-most-ruthless-character-ive-ever-played-620721.html Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sheeba-chaddha-to-present-a-never-seen-before-side-of-infamous-manthara-in-ranbir-kapoors-ramayan-620733.html Mumbai June 11 Veteran actress Sheeba Chaddha is all set to step into the role of the infamous Manthara in Ranbir Kapoors muchanticipated Ramayan Known for her powerful screen presence Chaddha is keen to delve deep into the emotional layers of the character aiming to portray shades of Manthara that audiences have never seen beforeSpeaking about the role the actress shared Manthara has always been seen as a catalyst for conflict but I believe theres a human story behind every action Im excited to explore her emotional landscape and bring out shades that havent been seen beforeSheeba Chaddha has been roped in to play Manthara in Nitesh Tiwaris ambitious film adaptation of Ramayan She joins a stellar cast that includes Ranbir Kapoor as Ram Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as RavanaRamayan is said to be one of the years most eagerly awaited filmsAs per reports Sunny Deol has been cast as Hanuman while popular television actor Ravi Dubey will take on the role of Lakshman Lara Dutta has been roped in to play Kaikeyi a pivotal figure in the epic tale Rakul Preet Singh will portray the fiery and complex Shurpanakha Kajal Aggarwal is set to essay the role of Mandodari the dignified queen of Lanka and in a powerful casting choice megastar Amitabh Bachchan will appear as Jatayu the noble vulture who sacrifices everything in Sitas defenceThe film is set to release in two installmentspart 1 arriving on Diwali 2026 followed by part 2 on Diwali 2027Speaking of Sheeba Chaddha she has left a mark in both television and films earning acclaim for her powerful performances She is widely known for her roles in movies such as Badhaai Do Pagglait Taj Mahal 1989 Bandish Bandits and more recently Kaushaljis vs Kaushal and Zara Si Dhoop IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sheeba-chaddha-to-present-a-never-seen-before-side-of-infamous-manthara-in-ranbir-kapoors-ramayan-620733.html Wed, 11 Jun 2025 22:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/second-schedule-of-megastar-chiranjeevis-mega157-begins-in-mussoorie-620736.html Chennai June 11 The second schedule of director Anil Ravipudis eagerly awaited commercial comedy entertainer featuring megastar Chiranjeevi in the lead began at Mussorie on Wednesday The film which is tentatively being referred to as Mega157 is being produced by Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela under the banner of Shine Screens and Gold Box EntertainmentsSources close to the unit say that the second schedule of Mega157 has began at the beautiful hill station of Mussoorie Megastar Chiranjeevi Nayanthara VTV Ganesh and others are expected to shoot during this 10day schedule during which period the team hopes to can some crucial and entertaining scenes After Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and Godfather Nayanthara will be seen sharing screen space with Chiranjeevi for the third time in this filmIt may be recalled that the unit had completed the first schedule in Hyderabad recently Sources say that the rushes from the film look amazing and that Chiranjeevis comedy timing in the film are bound to remind audiences of his golden era in the 1990s and 2000sThe makers recently released a video in which Megastar Chiranjeevi is seen sitting on a table in a school ground giving a thumbs up as children run towards himDirector Anil Ravipudi who recently delivered a huge blockbuster with his festival entertainer Sankranthiki Vasthunam is directing this filmBheems Ceciroleo has been entrusted with the task of scoring music for this eagerly awaited entertainer while Sameer Reddy has been appointed cinematographerEditing for the film is by Tammiraju and A S Prakash its art director S Krishna is the executive producer of the film the story of which has been cowritten by S Krishna and G Adi NarayanaThe film is scheduled to release for Sankranti 2026 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/second-schedule-of-megastar-chiranjeevis-mega157-begins-in-mussoorie-620736.html Wed, 11 Jun 2025 22:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/devoleena-bhattacharjee-celebrates-her-son-joys-annaprashan-ceremony-620573.html Mumbai June 10 Popular television actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee and her husband Shanwaz Shaikh celebrated their sons Annaprashan ceremony Joining in the celebration Devoleenas Saath Nibhaana Saathiya costars Vishal Singh and Bhavini Purohit along with other family members were also seen in the photosWith folded hands and hearts full of gratitude we celebrated our beloved sons Annaprashan Joys first sacred taste of Anna rice May Maa Annapurna bless him with health wisdom and a life full of abundance A beautiful milestone a memory for a lifetime the lovebirds wrote in the captionDevoleena and Shanawaz embraced parenthood for the first time on December 18 2024 Sharing the exciting announcement on social media the new parents penned Thrilled to announce the arrival of our bundle of joy our baby boy 18122024 Elated parents Devoleena amp ShanawazDevoleena tied the knot with Shanawaz on December 14 2022 in a closeknit ceremonyRecently Devoleena talked about how her role in the popular TV show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya helped her on her spiritual journeyShe disclosed that playing Gopi on the show who is a devotee of Lord Krishna led to a spiritual awakening in herShe revealed If I look back my show completed 15 years but feels like it just happened yesterday I still feel the butterflies in me It was a life changing experience I entered the show replacing someone And it was a huge challenge but I enjoyed the opportunity to overcome the challenges and won hearts and became everyones favourite Gopi Bahu Im thankful for all the love and appreciation Though the show is over but it is still celebrated my viewers has made Gopi Bahu immortalThe Bigg Boss 14 contestant added The show was not just about enjoying success and fulfilling my acting dreams But it was a beginning of spiritual journey while playing Gopi I literally connected to Lord Krishna I was playing a Krishna Bhakt in the show but in no time it was real I started reading books on Shri Krishna and enjoyed a new journey of devotion and dedication it remains unchanged till date IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/devoleena-bhattacharjee-celebrates-her-son-joys-annaprashan-ceremony-620573.html Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/the-pickup-starring-eddie-murphy-pete-davidson-blends-humour-with-high-octane-action-620394.html Los Angeles June 9 The trailer of the upcoming actioncomedy The Pickup was unveiled on Monday It blends highoctane action with sharp humour It stars Eddie Murphy Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer in the leadThe film follows the story of a routine cash pickup which goes awry when two mismatched armoured truck drivers Russell played by Eddie Murphy and Travis played by Pete Davidson are ambushed by ruthless criminals led by a savvy mastermind Zoe played by Keke PalmerThe film brings together two generations of comedy under one roof and sets the stage for an explosive and hilarious partnership It is directed by Tim Story whos known for his work on The Blackening Barbershop and Ride AlongThe film also stars Eva Longoria Marshawn Lynch Joe Roman Reigns Anoai Andrew Dice Clay and Ismael Cruz Cordova The film delivers heartpounding thrills sharp comedy and unexpected mishaps everyones in for a hilarious and wild rideEarlier Eddie Murphy had revealed that actordirector Sidney Poitier advised him not to star in Malcom X which was originally being put together by Poitiers In the Heat of the Night director Norman JewisonHowever Spike Lee took over the project and cast Denzel Washington in the lead roleEddie Murphy made the revelation during an interview for the Apple TV documentary Number One on the Call Sheet Black Leading Men in Hollywood via Entertainment WeeklyAs per Variety speculating on why Poitier did not view Murphy in the same field as other actors Murphy said that he was in uncharted watersWith Spike Lee behind the camera and Washington in the lead role Malcolm X earned critical acclaim and box office successWashington was nominated for the best actor Oscar Murphy would get his shot at more dramatic roles years later in films like Dreamgirls which earned him an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/the-pickup-starring-eddie-murphy-pete-davidson-blends-humour-with-high-octane-action-620394.html Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/ended-sardar-2-with-the-most-fun-schedule-in-bangkok-says-malavika-mohanan-620388.html Chennai June 9 Actress Malavika Mohanan who has wrapped up shooting for director PS Mithrans Sardar 2 has said that she started the project with the most challenging schedule of the film and ended it with the most fun schedule in Bangkok Taking to her X timeline on Monday the actress who plays the lead along with actor Karthi in the spy thriller wrote And its a wrap for Sardar2 I started this project with the most challenging schedule of the film amp ended it with the most fun schedule in Bangkok What a mad ride this ones beenThanking her costar Karthi and director PS Mithran the actress said KarthiOffl youve been an absolute gem to work with Who knew we had so many interests in common Psmithran Thank you for making me a part of this one So unlike anything Ive done before This is a special one See you in the cinemas soonIt may be recalled that on Friday the actress had shared a picture from the sets of the film in Bangkok on her Instagram storiesMalavika had in May this year disclosed during a question and answer session with fans that she would be wrapping up Sardar 2 in JuneInterestingly the unit has been shooting this film for more than100 daysThe unit completed a 100 days of shooting in April this yearWhile announcing the sequel to Sardar the makers released a promo that showed Karthis character being sent as a spy to CambodiaWhen asked if whether the story indeed moves to Cambodia or whether it takes place in China Director Mithran had said Initially the story goes to Cambodia and then shifts to ChinaA prologue released by the makers recently gave away the fact that actor SJ Suryah plays the main antagonist in the film and that his character is called Black DaggerOn the technical front Sardar 2 has cinematography by George Williams and music by Sam C SEditing for the film is by Ruben and art direction is by K KadhirStunts for the film have been choreographed by Dhilip Subbarayan and the story for the sequel has been written by MR Pon Parthipan Roju Bipin Ragu and Geevee IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/ended-sardar-2-with-the-most-fun-schedule-in-bangkok-says-malavika-mohanan-620388.html Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/payal-ghosh-opens-up-about-her-battle-with-depression-amp-anxiety-619659.html Mumbai June 5 Actress Payal Ghosh opened up about her battle with clinical depression and anxiety after staying out of work for the last two years Sharing her journey of coming out of this toughest phase of life Payal said Neither did I get any support from the industry be it the ones I knew or the ones with whom I worked earlier nor from my loved ones It was all about me being entirely alone and all by myself Every actor goes through a phase when no matter what you try everything is working against you and nothing is working in your favour The last two years were like that for me There have been countless times when I have literally cried my heart out alone all by myself and spent days locking myself in my house out of anxiety stress and trauma Be it my family or the industry I didnt get any support from anyone and was all by myself at homePayal revealed that she had to take the help of the professionals for her growing troubles The loneliness really hit me hard and it took a toll on my mental health really bad I had to resort to professional help and medicine for those entire 2 years and each and every day passed like a nightmare Having no work for a period of 2 long years is a long time My savings were getting drained my finances were taking a hit and so much moreShe added that things are slowly looking up God has been kind that slowly and steadily now things are hopefully getting better and work offers and discussions have started to happenI really hope and pray that sooner or later my work starts releasing for the audience so that I never have to go through such a dry spell ever again the actress sharedHowever Payal hopes that no one has to go through the kind of stress and anxiety she had to deal with IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/payal-ghosh-opens-up-about-her-battle-with-depression-amp-anxiety-619659.html Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/rishto-se-bandhi-gauri-cast-performs-tree-plantation-on-world-environment-day-619666.html Mumbai June 5 The cast of the popular show Rishto Se Bandhi Gauri decided to celebrate World Environment Day fruitfully Marking the special day the cast of the show planted trees Savi Thakur who is seen as Rudra on the show shared his experience in the following words I had such a great time planting trees today Honestly Ive grown up watching and doing this at home since childhood But ever since I moved to Mumbai I havent had many chances here we usually just manage with a few potted plants So today felt really specialUrging everyone to plant more trees he added To all my fans I want to say this just like you connect with everything we artists do I hope you also connect with this small but meaningful act Nature gives us so much but we rarely give anything back If you think about it were always just taking Planting even one tree is like giving a small gift back to natureEshaa Pathak aka Gauri shared My home is like a mini garden Ive filled it with plants because I absolutely love planting Theres a special connection I feel with greenery so being part of todays tree plantation initiated by Sun Neo made me really happy In fact Ive even kept a few plants in my makeup room to stay close to nature every day As celebrities were doing this not just for the camera but to set an example to start a movementPointing out the growing climate crisis she went on to say Planting trees is not just a good deed its a need now The way global warming is rising and seasons are changing its clear weve hurt Mother Nature deeply And now its time to heal those wounds And the only medicine is planting The more trees we plant the better and cleaner our environment will be Well get fresh air more oxygen and a healthier planet So I request all of you to take a small step Even if one person plants just one tree it can make a huge difference IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/rishto-se-bandhi-gauri-cast-performs-tree-plantation-on-world-environment-day-619666.html Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/drew-barrymore-revisits-her-love-for-warm-and-comfortable-clothing-619276.html Los Angeles June 2 Hollywood actress Drew Barrymore is getting nostalgic The actress recently took to her Instagram and shared a throwback video of her childhood In the video a young Drew Barrymore can be seen saying that she is more inclined towards comfortable and warm clothing over something like a bikiniShe says in the video I dont like to dress up in a bikini and go to the beach I like to dress up warm be in my thermies and run around the hotelThe actress wrote in the caption I dont know what compelled me to say this but it just goes to show how deep my love for comfortable clothing really runsEarlier Drew Barrymore who is known for leaning in as close as possible while in conversation on her selftitled programme she admitted she had tried to stop after getting awful feedback about her habitAsked about her decision to sit close to the guests she said on Watch What Happens Live I dont know I cant actually control it Because we got focus groups when The Drew Barrymore Show launched and it was not good It was awfulAnd asked if she had implemented her pledge in August last year that she would work on practicing physical distance with her guests in 2025 she admitted Its not going goodAs per Female First UK the actress admitted she worries about her breath being fresh when she gets close to her guestsAsked if she had ever pulled away because one of her interviewees had bad breath she said All Im thinking about also is Hows my breath Heres the best news no one has had bad breath yet and I am like pupil to pupil and nobody has had bad breathIn December a clip from the Drew Barrymore Show went viral after guest Martha Stewart playfully pushed the host away midconversation when she got too close but the Never Been Kissed actress insisted the lifestyle guru really does like her IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/drew-barrymore-revisits-her-love-for-warm-and-comfortable-clothing-619276.html Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/miss-world-2025-opal-suchata-chuangsri-shares-her-success-mantra-618954.html Mumbai June 1 Thailands Opal Suchata Chuangsri who won the title of Miss World 2025 has said that grit and determination are the two words she lives by Soon after her title win in Hyderabad Telangana she sat down to speak with the mediaShe shared the mantras that form the backbone of her professional life confidence determination and compassionSharing her formula for success she told the media Always believe in yourself Stick to your core values Im here today because I held onto my purpose and believed in myself Also dont forget to love yourself along the journeyIts not always easy it can be exhausting and discouraging at times But if you never give up youll eventually get to where youre meant to be she addedOpal Suchata Chuangsri was crowned Miss World 2025 in Hyderabad on SaturdayShe edged out Hasset Dereje Admassu of Ethiopia in the grand finale as the latter emerged as the runnerupFor the ceremony Suchata donned a white gown adorned with opallike floralsThe gown symbolised both healing and strengthThe event saw the reigning Miss World Krystyna Pyszkova from the Czech Republic pass on her crown to the new titleholderChuangsri beat 107 other national winners from around the world This marks Thailands first win in the beauty pageant arenaIndias hopes to get the coveted title were crushed in early rounds as Nandini Gupta who represented India failed to enter the Top 8 finalistsLast year Krystyna Pyszkova of Czech Republic was declared the 71st Miss World during the ceremony which was held in India after 28 yearsKrystyna beat Yasmina Zaytoun of Lebanon Ache Abrahams of Trinidad and Tobago and Lesego Chombo of Botswana to win the coveted titleIndia has won the title six times with actress Manushi Chhillar being the last winner of the title from India IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/miss-world-2025-opal-suchata-chuangsri-shares-her-success-mantra-618954.html Sun, 01 Jun 2025 02:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/diksha-dhami-returns-as-fierce-raseeli-in-badi-haveli-ki-chhoti-thakurain-617232.html Mumbai May 21 Actress Diksha Dhami who won hearts with her portrayal of Chaina is back but this time in a completely different avatar as she is set to play the bold character of Raseeli in the show Badi Haveli Ki Chhoti Thakurain Talking about her character Diksha said Raseeli is nothing like Chaina Shes strong fearless and full of life While Chaina was quiet and softspoken Raseeli speaks her mind and takes control of every situation Even her looks are very interesting Its been a refreshing change for me as an actorGrowing up in Dehradun Diksha had to put in extra effort to master the thick UP accent required for Raseelis roleI watched videos listened closely to locals and practiced a lot to get the dialect right Playing Raseeli pushed me far out of my comfort zone but I enjoyed every moment of the challengeRaseeli arrives with a clear mission which is to win back her love Jaiveer and to expose the manipulative games of Chamkili and Tapasya Unlike Chaina who endured her pain quietly Raseeli is fierce and ready to fight backHer presence will shake the very foundation of the haveli uncover hidden secrets and bring new conflicts and alliancesBadi Haveli Ki Chhoti Thakurain airs Monday to Saturday at 9 PM on Shemaroo Umang The show set against the backdrop of Rajasthans vibrant culture The show follows Chaina a skilled puppeteer from Jaipur who is shaped by tragedy after her mothers disappearance and her fathers imprisonmentTalking about the actress Diksha has also worked in other television series such as Mil Ke Bhi Hum Na Mile which aired on Dangal TV in 2024For more insights into her life and work Diksha maintains an active presence on Instagram where she shares updates and glimpses into her personal and professional experiences IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/diksha-dhami-returns-as-fierce-raseeli-in-badi-haveli-ki-chhoti-thakurain-617232.html Wed, 21 May 2025 11:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/maharashtra-cm-devendra-fadnavis-urges-audience-to-watch-kesari-veer-616208.html Mumbai May 14 Devendra Fadnavis the Chief Minister of Maharashtra has asked people to turn up in huge numbers for the upcoming film Kesari Veer The film stars Suniel Shetty Vivek Oberoi Sooraj Pancholi and Akanksha SharmaTalking about the film Devendra Fadnavis said Kesari Veer is not just cinema its Indias history The Somnath battle that took place in the 14th century AD was led by the young unsung warrior Veer Hamirji Gohil in his quest to protect the temple The film is based on the brave fight of courageous warriorsHe further mentioned I have personally watched the teaser and Im really impressed with how it looks The film is a stark reminder that we must be well aware of our history and I urge everyone to watch it in theatresTouted as an epic war saga centered on Dharma and the Somnath temple the film stars Suniel Shetty as the fearless warrior Vegda Ji alongside Sooraj Pancholi as the unsung hero Veer Hamirji Gohil Adding to the ensemble is Akanksha Sharma who portrays Rajal a fierce female warriorThey face the villain Zafar played by Vivek Oberoi who is on a mission to convert people based on religion With a powerful cast led by Suniel Shetty Vivek Oberoi Sooraj Pancholi and Akanksha SharmaThe film is directed by Prince Dhiman and produced by Kanu Chauhan under the Chauhan Studios banner A Panorama Studios worldwide release the film promises a stirring blend of action emotion and drama and is set to captivate global audiences on May 23 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/maharashtra-cm-devendra-fadnavis-urges-audience-to-watch-kesari-veer-616208.html Thu, 15 May 2025 01:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/karan-tacker-skips-birthday-celebrations-stands-in-solidarity-with-security-forces-countrymen-615413.html Mumbai May 11 Actor Karan Tacker is not celebrating his birthday in light of the tensions between India and Pakistan The actor stands in absolute solidarity with the security forces and the countrymen The actor said This is not a birthday to be celebrated given the situation of the country its extremely overwhelming and extremely nerve racking Not celebrating at all in absolute solidarity with the countrymen and the Army and everyone whos working tirelessly to keep us safeThe actor also shared his childhood memory of his birthday as he said My childhood memory of my birthday has to be when my parents used to get this one small pastry that you used to get at a shop called monginis and we used to all share it as a family and just enjoying in abundance with having very little in life is my most cherished memory and it will always be One birthday ritual that I never skip is spending the birthday with the entire family and people I consider the closest to meWhen asked about one thing that he would like to gift himself he said At this moment if I could gift myself anything it would be peace for the situation given at this moment and and not just for me I truly pray that that happens for everybody in this countryHe shared that his personal goal this year is to spend a lot of time with himselfHe said I feel like the last few years Ive really dedicated to a lot of external factors but yes this year is to get to know myself better to work harder at myself in terms of my career and there is this brand in this pet project that Ive been working on to just give it my all and seethrough Quite frankly I feel like the end of life is to strike a balance and Ive always tried to do that from point go beat with my work my family my friends my romantic relationships my spirituality and quite frankly I feel like its not hard if you really want to put your mind to it and you want to put an intention behind it you can do itIts stuff to really put a finger on what role that I want to do but there is definitely a list of filmmakers that I would like to work with given the kind of work that they do I feel the eventual goal of any actor is that while youre shooting something you already have your next project lined up and that is truly the goal at the moment he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/karan-tacker-skips-birthday-celebrations-stands-in-solidarity-with-security-forces-countrymen-615413.html Sun, 11 May 2025 05:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/i-worked-as-a-stuntman-in-los-angeles-before-turning-an-actor-says-vishnu-manchu-614744.html Chennai May 8 Actor Vishnu Manchu who plays the lead in director Mukesh Kumar Singhs muchanticipated magnum opus Kannappa has now disclosed that he trained in martial arts and worked as a stuntman in Los Angeles before turning an actor Taking to Instagram to post a video clip that showed him designing many of the action sequences in the period film Kannappa Vishnu Manchu wrote Not many know this Before I became an actor I trained in martial arts and worked as a stuntman in Los Angeles After returning to India I carried that passion forward and became a proud member of the Telugu Stunt Union Ive been choreographing fight sequences since my early days in cinemaHe went on to add As the showrunner of Kannappa I had the opportunity to design many of the films action sequences myself Grateful to the brilliant stunt choreographer Kecha for bringing my imagination to life Heres a glimpse into the making of just a few of those intense highoctane moments Har Har Mahadev Witness the epic on the big screen Kannappa hits theatres on June 27Scheduled to hit theatres worldwide on June 27 Kannappa has triggered huge expectations in fans and film buffsVishnu Manchu takes centre stage as Thinnadu the fearless warriorturneddevotee who transforms into the ultimate devotee of Lord Shiva in this filmAkshay Kumar essays the role of Lord Shiva while Mohanlal commands attention as Kirata Prabhas sets the stage for an unforgettable cinematic experience with his role of RudraA teaser released by the unit also features glimpses of Kajal Aggarwal and Preity Mukhundhan adding to the films star powerTalking about the film Vishnu Manchu had in a statement earlier said This film is incredibly close to my heart It brings to life a historical tale that is often referred to as mythology By Lord Shivas blessings everything has fallen into place from the breathtaking locations to the incredible star castHe further mentioned The overwhelming response we received at Cannes was just the beginning and I am eager for audiences in India to experience this epic on the big screen This project has been a labour of love and I believe Kannappa will leave a lasting impactDirector Mukesh Kumar Singh said Kannappa is more than just a story it is a tribute to faith devotion and the power of transformation Every frame has been meticulously crafted to bring this legendary tale to life in a way that resonates with modern audiences while staying true to its roots We are excited for the world to experience the grandeur of Kannappa IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/i-worked-as-a-stuntman-in-los-angeles-before-turning-an-actor-says-vishnu-manchu-614744.html Thu, 08 May 2025 01:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/leslie-grace-to-play-diver-swallowed-by-whale-in-propel-614751.html Los Angeles May 8 After landing Latin Grammy and Billboard nominations as a singersongwriter Leslie Grace turned heads for her debut movie role in Jon M Chus musical drama In the Heights and sadly seen her superhero universe entrance as the lead in Batgirl nixed by Warner Bros accountants she will next be taking on something completely different the insides of a giant sperm whale The fastrising Hollywood star is set to take the lead in survival thriller Propel billed as Gravity meets 127 Hours underwater from director Felipe Vargas Rosario and about a divers fight for survival after a boating accident leaves her for dead reports VarietyAltitude has come on board for international sales and will introduce the project described as a pulsepounding elemental thriller that will leave you breathless to buyers in Cannes next weekAs per Variety written by Jeremy Marwick and inspired by real events Propel will see Grace star as Kate Acosta a commercial diver who is swallowed by a giant sperm whale during a routine commercial dive Trapped in a living prison and gasping for air Kate must confront both reallife monsters of the deep and her inner demons as a desperate fight for survival and salvation unfoldsAs the synopsis read Propel is a whiteknuckle thriller that explores family resilience and rebirthThe film will be produced by Javier Chapa Rosario The Black Demon Blue Miracle and Phillip Braun Rosario The Long Game for Mucho Mas Media and Derrick Eppich for Empirical Evidence Cameras are due to roll later this yearGrace is repped by CAA Jose Behar and 2PM Sharp Felipe Vargas is repped by Verve Magnolia Entertainment and Gang Tyre Ramer Brown amp PassmanAlongside Propel Altitudes Cannes slate includes SXSW hit Good Boy from director Ben Leonberg teen thriller Sweetness from writerdirector Emma Higgins highconcept spider thriller Arachnid from the producers of the John Wick franchise In the Shadows the inspirational true story of Ramla Ali Nick Loves subversive romcom Marching Powder action thriller Turbulence from the team behind No Way Up Marianne Faithfull biopic Faithfull Danny Cannons high concept horror Obey PG13 horror Dangerous Games to Play from the team behind Tarot and The Popes Exorcist actioncomedy The Honest Liar starring Samuel L Jackson and contained thriller No Way Off IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/leslie-grace-to-play-diver-swallowed-by-whale-in-propel-614751.html Thu, 08 May 2025 02:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/fawad-khans-instagram-account-remains-visible-in-india-hania-and-mahiras-blocked-613721.html Mumbai May 1 The Indian government is tightening the noose around the Pakistani nationals after the horrific Pahalgam terrorist attack In a followup to several Pakistanis being sent across the border back home the tough action is now bleeding into the digital landscape as well with the Instagram accounts of many Pakistani artists now stand blocked and inaccessible in India The accounts of Pakistani actors including Hania Aamir and Mahira Khan are no longer accessible to users in IndiaThe text on the Instagram pages of these artists reads Account not available in India This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this contentHowever the Instagram account of actor Fawad Khan and Pasoori hitmakers Ali Sethi and Shae Gillare still accessible raising doubts if the authorities are still catching up on certain accounts or if the blockade is based on the GPS locationAfter the terror attack in Baisaran valley of Pahalgam last week tensions have escalated between India and its neighbour Pakistan which is known for its notoriety of nurturing terrorism on its land since time immemorialAt least 26 tourists from different parts of India and foreign nationals were killed in the dastardly attackThe terrorists allegedly sponsored by Pakistan used second generation phones and used SMS for communication to evade modern day surveillanceThe attack has shadows of China as well which has called for an unbiased probe into the matter subtly hinting that they stand with Pakistans denial of the attackOne of the terrorists is reportedly a former Pakistani commando and is on the run as the National Investigation Agency of India continues to probe the attacksAfter an all party meeting the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a free hand to the defence forces to take the call on the mode time and route of action against Pakistan which has long troubled not just India but several countries across the globeIn addition to being a constant source of threat to India Pakistan first opened its land to the Mujahideen from Afghanistan at the behest of the US during the USSR and Afghan war The Mujahideen were trained in Pakistan to counter the advancing USSR which entered Afghanistan to secure the Communist Afghan governmentWhile the USSR collapsed after the AfghanUSSR war student leaders from Afghanistan soon took the Mujahideen under their wings under the group Taliban Soon Taliban consolidated power in Afghanistan through its road network and the illegal poppy trade of the countryPakistan also unleashed hell on its own citizens of East Pakistan leading to the IndiaPakistan war of 1971 after which Indira Gandhi carved Bangladesh out of PakistanAnd now as per latest reports Pakistansponsored terrorists were also behind the attacks on the Indian and American embassies in Kabul in 2008 and 2011 a concert hall in Moscow in 2024 and bombings across London in 2005While New Delhi continues to gather evidence in a bid to expose the deadly terror network of Pakistan Iran Pakistans neighbour along its western border has offered to mediate the talks between India and Pakistan IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/fawad-khans-instagram-account-remains-visible-in-india-hania-and-mahiras-blocked-613721.html Thu, 01 May 2025 16:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/maharashtra-day-sonali-kulkarni-opens-about-her-konkan-hiking-trail-achievement-613749.html Mumbai May 1 Actress Sonali Kulkarni who has been appointed as a brand ambassador of Maharashtras Public Service Commission is celebrating Maharashtra Day on Thursday The actress is deeply in love with the state which accounts for the highest GSDP in the countryShe revealed that she has completed the Konkan trail on foot taking inspiration from her father who is an avid hikerThe actress works across Marathi and Hindi cinema and has been given the honour alongside music composer Shankar MahadevanSpeaking on the occasion of Maharashtra Day the actress told IANS May 1 holds a special place in my heart It marks both Maharashtra Day and International Labour Day I deeply value every individual who contributes through their work whether its a makeup artist someone from the production team or support staff I respect and appreciate the effort and time each person puts in I consider myself a worker too both at home and in my field Im not shy of doing any kind of work and I take pride in every person who brings their labour and talent to the tableThe actress called Maharashtra a diverse land of artists and sportspersons as she said In our national pledge we say sampanna aur vividhta se bhara desh and Maharashtra reflects that beautifully We have exceptional writers sportspersons actors and artists in the Marathi industry Our language is rich and musical it carries a unique rhythm a naad of its own I speak fairly good Marathi and deeply love our traditions and cultural landscape Maharashtra is a treasure trove of art and heritage Its my dream to take my family to all the forts Ive visitedShe further mentioned My father an avid hiker has explored every fort in the state Weve completed the entire Konkan walking path My mother a Warkari once walked from Anandi to Pandharpur a tradition I dream of following someday I love our music our deities and our folk culture I feel truly blessed by default to be born in MaharashtraSonali was feted as the brand ambassador of Maharashtras Public Service Commission with greetings from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde Mangal Prabhat Lodha Chief Secretary of Maharashtra Sujata Saunik and Ashish ShelarIt makes me feel very proud Shankar Mahadevan ji and I will be the faces for this initiative In the Ramayana there was a small squirrel who helped Ram and his army to build the bridge to Lanka She was tiny but did her bit I feel equally responsible and powerful to be the messenger of the government for the public As an actor I believe it is my duty to support and contribute positively to the efforts of the government wherever I can she added IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/maharashtra-day-sonali-kulkarni-opens-about-her-konkan-hiking-trail-achievement-613749.html Thu, 01 May 2025 16:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/premier-of-bollywood-movie-ground-zero-held-in-jampks-srinagar-612072.html Srinagar April 19 Ground Zero became the first Bollywood movie after 38 years whose premier was held in Jammu and Kashmirs Srinagar city The premier of the movie was held Friday evening in the Inox theatre in Srinagar city as actor Emraan Hashmi expressed delight at returning to Srinagar to attend the premiere of his upcoming film Ground ZeroDescribing the event as a symbolic moment for Kashmir Emraan said it marked the beginning of a renewed cinematic journey in the ValleyThe premier of Excel Entertainments action thriller movie Ground Zero was held at Inox theatre on FridayThe movie portrays the story of a Border Security Force BSF mission Marking the first film premiere in the Kashmir in 38 years the event was a significant cultural moment and a proud occasion for both locals and the BSFLead actor Emraan Hashmi who plays a BSF Commandant in the film was joined by costar Sai Tamhankar director Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar and producers Ritesh Sidhwani accompanied by Dolly Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar with Shibani DandekarCoproducer Arhan Bagati and other members of the production team also walked attended the premier making a spectacular entry for the special screening hosted for BSF personnelSet in Kashmir Ground Zero is inspired by a reallife mission never before portrayed on screenEmraan Hashmi takes on the role of BSF Commandant Narendra Nath Dhar marking his first portrayal of a security force officerSai Tamhankar plays the officers wife The event drew notable figures from the film industry including actors directors and other dignitaries who highlighted the cultural and emotional significance of the occasionEmraan emphasised that hosting a premiere in Srinagar after a long gap sends a powerful message to encourage other filmmakers to consider Kashmir as the locale for film shoots and the venue for screeningsThis is a positive step for the people of Kashmir I hope more films are shot here he saidHe also praised the warmth and generosity of the locals Kashmiris are gracious and respectful I always wanted to return and Im glad to be backWith the trailer already sparking anticipation all eyes are on director Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar to see how this gripping story unfolds on the big screen Excel Entertainment saidThe film is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under the banner of Excel Entertainment and coproduced by Kassim Jagmagia Vishal Ramchandani Sundeep C Sidhwani Arhan Bagati Talisman Films Abhishek Kumar and Nishikant RoyGround Zero is scheduled to hit theatres nationwide on April 25 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/premier-of-bollywood-movie-ground-zero-held-in-jampks-srinagar-612072.html Sat, 19 Apr 2025 06:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/isha-malviya-im-a-complete-family-person-610804.html New Delhi April 11 Television actress Isha Malviya calls herself a complete family person and said that she loves to spend her time with them on her days off from work Asked what a perfect day off looks like for her Isha told IANS Im definitely a family girla complete family person Id love to spend my day and end it with my loved ones maybe over a nice dinner or just hanging out somewhere chill We might grab KFC since its my familys favoriteand mine tooIsha made heads turn with her envious style statements during her stint in the Bigg Boss 17 house For the actress looking perfect is importantIf you want to stand out from the crowd and people have chosen you they love you and have given you a public platform you cant just be roaming around in nightwear Of course you have your own space to be in your comfort zone when youre at home and you can wear whatever you like she saidBut in my case when I step out of the house I feel the need to look perfect I want to look presentable well puttogether and decked up the actress addedShe agrees that there are times when the ensemble she has chosen are not comfortableThere are definitely times when the outfits I wear arent the most comfortable but they look beautiful and make me feel confident So yes I often choose those outfits where I might not feel super comfortable but I know I look good in themIts part of my work and I dont mind wearing something uncomfortable for 4 to 5 hours thats manageable for meIsha made her acting debut in 2021 with Udaariyaan where she played the character of Jasmine She then featured in the 17th edition of the controversial reality show Bigg Boss in 2023The actress was also seen in music videos including Paon Ki Jutti and joined Gauahar Khan in the show Lovely Lolla IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/isha-malviya-im-a-complete-family-person-610804.html Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/kalki-koechlin-talks-about-her-personal-style-preference-609141.html Mumbai March 31 Actress Kalki Koechlin turned showstopper for Max Urbans Amaifi Escape collection at the Lakme Fashion Week While speaking exclusively to IANS the Shaitan actress talked about her personal style preferenceI enjoy something thats easy but also fashionable I dont like something which is too heavy thats too complicated to wear Kalki saidSharing her views on the collection Kalki told IANS So the collection is basically very Italian very much about getting out there and having a beautiful holiday The clothes are also very light breathable materials cotton linens so very nice for the heat thats coming on One of the things about this collection that is exciting is that Max is going to have a new look every week which means that every week you go into a Max store you are going to have something that you did not see the week before and thats very exciting for consumersCalling her experience of walking the ramp fun the actress shared I really enjoyed this creative walk where we had to walk on some stairs and we could interact with the audience Yeah It was a fun walk not the usualKalki wore a white printed attire accessorised with some bold makeup curly hair golden earrings and braceletsOn the professional front Kalkis last outing was the Tamil romantic action thriller Nesippaya Directed by Vishnuvardhan XB Film Creators produced the film under their banner The drama marked the acting debut of Akash Murali alongside Aditi Shankar RSarathkumar Prabhu and KhushbuNesippaya reached the cinema halls on January 14 2025Coming to Bollywood she was last seen in the comingofage drama Kho Gaye Hum Kahan The Arjun Varain Singhs directorial premiered on Netflix in December 2023The core cast of the movie included Siddhant Chaturvedi Ananya Panday and Adarsh Gourav in prominent rolesKho Gaye Hum Kahan talks about three friends who navigate their goals and relationships against the pressures of social media IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/kalki-koechlin-talks-about-her-personal-style-preference-609141.html Mon, 31 Mar 2025 07:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/heres-why-gudi-padwa-is-special-for-amruta-khanvilkar-this-time-608992.html Mumbai March 30 Actress Amruta Khanvilkar who predominantly works in Marathi cinema has shared her Gudi Padwa plans about celebrating it in her new humble abode The actress recently bought a plush property in the entertainment capital of the country and is all set to celebrate the festival with the new energy of a new space For her Gudi Padwa has always been a special festival and close to her heartShe said After Diwali its the one festival thats most important to me Over the years this festival has become even more significant because of the beautiful childhood memories associated with it When I was young and living in Pune with Aditi Baba would perform all the Gudi Padwa rituals early in the morning He would do everything with such attention to detail After the puja he would sit us down and explain the significance of Gudi He would say that Gudi is a symbol of our dreams desires and the manifestation of positive energyThe occasion marks the beginning of the Marathi New YearShe further mentioned One thing he told me has always stayed with me Gudi should touch the sky The feeling behind these words touched my heart deeply and it became the guiding principle of my lifeThe actress said this means that the dreams desires positive energy and hard work dedication and professionalism in personal and professional lives should always soar high just like the Gudi thats raised high symbolising victory and new beginningsThis years Gudi Padwa is truly special for me Im celebrating it in my own home which Ive purchased for myself After so many years of working in the industry struggling doing films and handling various projects I can confidently say that this is my own home This house has given me not only my own space but also helped me find myself Ive found true peace and stability here Life has had its ups and downs but this house has protected me with its own magic and taken care of me As this house took shape I felt a new sense of enthusiasm confidence and energy she addedMeanwhile on the work front the actress has a special number in the upcoming film SushilaSujit IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/heres-why-gudi-padwa-is-special-for-amruta-khanvilkar-this-time-608992.html Sun, 30 Mar 2025 08:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/viola-davis-julius-tennons-marriage-has-no-rules-608816.html Los Angeles March 29 Hollywood actress Viola Davis and husband Julius Tennon are not just on the same page but the same line and even the same word Viola 59 and Tennon 71 attended the premiere of their new movie G20 in Hollywood California reports People magazineAt the event the longtime couple said they dont hold to any specific rules in their marriage to keep their relationship healthyWe really dont because we have so much respect for one another and then we both kind of have the same synergy Tennon said So it just flows with usWe have it like that Viola who also cites the couples shared respect for each other added I tell you all the time Were the oneAs per People Viola and Tennons relationship dates back to 1999 when the pair met on the set of the CBS series City of AngelsThe pair got married in 2003 and founded JuVee Productions through which they coproduced G20 together in 2011They share one daughter Genesis who joined her parents at the premiere Back in 2020 the actress said that she and Tennon make a priority of keeping romance alive in their marriageWe have together time every single morning when we get in the jacuzzi and we have together time every night cause we get in the tub together sic she said at the time And we soak in the tub and we talk Sometimes he falls asleep with his mouth openIn G20 the actress portrays a US President named Danielle Sutton who is thrown into a violent and dangerous situation when she takes her two children to the international G20 Summit in South Africa and is attacked by a group that plans to hold world leaders hostage Tennon an actor in his own right also appears in the movie as Suttons CIA Director IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/viola-davis-julius-tennons-marriage-has-no-rules-608816.html Sat, 29 Mar 2025 07:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/jennifer-coolidge-talks-about-career-turnaround-dating-at-63-608043.html Los Angeles March 24 Hollywood actress Jennifer Coolidge has shared that her Emmywinning act in the OTT series The White Lotus has transformed not just her career but her dating life at 63 The actress told The Sunday Times Even though I play a complete weirdo in White Lotus cute guys come up to me This is far better than American Pie because people were really sad about Tanya falling off a boat These men like you better because they feel that you went through something That show really upped my gameThe actress who has found new levels of fame after decades in Hollywood spoke openly about the prolonged career slump between her early 2000s successes and Mike White casting her in HBOs hit series reports VarietyFrom 2006 until The White Lotus in 2021 Coolidge experienced a time during which she was typecast and overlookedI got very odd jobs I had no guidance at all I didnt know how to play the game she addedAs per Variety the typecasting problem persisted as casting agents only thought of her as Stiflers Mom from American Pie I played a lot of highly strung rich women people thought Oh thats just what she does she sharedHer career revival came courtesy of longtime friend White creator of The White Lotus who conceived the character of Tanya McQuoid after sharing a tent with Coolidge during an African vacation where she behaved eccentricallyDo I think any other director would have chosen me for Tanya Probably not Coolidge reflected during the interviewDespite her recent accolades including Emmy Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards the actor revealed persistent struggles with selfconfidenceEven while promoting the upcoming thriller Riff Raff alongside Bill Murray and Pete Davidson Coolidge expressed disbelief at her casting alongside such established talents IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/jennifer-coolidge-talks-about-career-turnaround-dating-at-63-608043.html Mon, 24 Mar 2025 02:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/ozzy-osbournes-gigantic-plans-for-comeback-gig-revealed-607911.html Los Angeles March 23 The Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne has huge plans for his comeback gig despite him not being in the best of shape Ozzy who is referred to as the Prince of Darkness plans to perform on a throne for the gig reports MirrorcoukThe Black Metal legend who is unable to stand for long periods or walk around without aid may even fly over the crowd in the special chair for his Villa Park farewell on July 5 Band guitarist and long term friend Zakk Wylde let slip the plan for the surprise when the Brummie reunites with Black Sabbath and performs solo hitsAs per Mirrorcouk he also claimed 76yearold Ozzy may do a uturn on making the Aston Villa show the end potentially doing a tour in 2026The game plan is lets hope this is what happens you always gotta stay on the bright side of life because Oz was singing at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame thing he saidOzzy was just sitting at the chair and he was singing Mama Im Coming Home and it sounded great So hopefully well just do this and then Oz will go Lets just fire up the machine again and well do another tour With Oz and his throne that just flies over the stadium or whatever where he shoots out buckets of water and does everything like that So if Oz has a great time and its just like I wanna go out on the road again its just like Good Lets do it againThe Back To The Beginning concert is the hottest ticket in town selling out in just 16 minutes It will see a reunion for Ozzy guitarist Tony Iommi bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward after 20 years apart Other artists with Ozzy include a supergroup of musicians including Duff McKagan and Slash from Guns N Roses Billy Corgan Wolfgang Van Halen Andrew Watt Red Hot Chili Peppers Chad Smith and Sammy Hagar IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/ozzy-osbournes-gigantic-plans-for-comeback-gig-revealed-607911.html Sun, 23 Mar 2025 02:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/pm-modi-hails-ilaiyaraaja-as-a-musical-titan-and-trailblazer-607103.html Chennai March 18 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja calling him a musical titan and a trailblazer The Prime Minister praised the maestros immense contributions to music and his ability to redefine excellence on a global scaleIlaiyaraaja met Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi on TuesdayFollowing the meeting Prime Minister Modi shared a post on social media platform X saying Delighted to meet Rajya Sabha MP Thiru Ilaiyaraaja Ji a musical titan whose genius has had a monumental impact on our music and culture He is a trailblazer in every sense and has made history yet again by presenting his firstever Western classical symphony Valiant in London a few days ago This performance accompanied by the worldrenowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra marks another chapter in his unparalleled musical journey one that continues to redefine excellence on a global scaleThe Prime Minister also shared several photos from his meeting with Ilaiyaraaja highlighting the significance of the occasionResponding to the Prime Ministers praise Ilaiyaraaja expressed his gratitude in a post on X saying A memorable meeting with PM narendramodi ji We spoke about many things including my symphony Valiant Humbled by his appreciation and support OneMercuriThe Prime Ministers remarks came after Ilaiyaraaja recently presented his firstever Western classical symphony Valiant in LondonThe symphony was performed with the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Eventim Apollo Theatre on March 9This performance accompanied by the worldrenowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra marks another chapter in his unparalleled musical journey one that the event was a landmark achievement making him the first Indian film composer to present a fulllength Western classical symphony in LondonThe maestro has long been known for integrating Western classical elements into Indian film musicHis influence extends far beyond cinema as he remains one of the most prolific and revered composers in Indian music historyIn a career spanning nearly five decades Ilaiyaraaja has composed over 7000 songs composed music for more than 1500 films performed in more than 20000 concerts worldwideNicknamed Isaignani The Musical Sage Ilaiyaraaja was conferred the title Maestro by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra LondonSome of his notable accolades include Indias third highest civilian honour Padma Bhushan which was awarded to him in 2010 and countrys second highest civilian award Padma Vibhushan which was conferred to him in 2018 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/pm-modi-hails-ilaiyaraaja-as-a-musical-titan-and-trailblazer-607103.html Tue, 18 Mar 2025 22:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/karan-johar-kartik-aaryan-engage-in-epic-face-off-on-iifa-stage-606705.html Mumbai March 17 As much as it delivered a solid dose of entertainment IIFA stage this time was also a platform to bury the hatchet and work in collaboration Bollywood multihyphenate Karan Johar and actor Kartik Aaryan who were once at loggerheads looked much more at ease and in their elements on the IIFA stage so what if they roasted each other in a rap battle And hey its not like Karan Johar is new to roastingA promo from the broadcast of the IIFA awards ceremony which was held in Jaipur shows the two gentlemen squaring off in a rap battleWhile the monotone beat for the rap battle was obnoxious and the lyrical flow was ludicrous the content of the rap battle more or less worked Both KJo and Kartik called each others films out particularly those which were massive commercial disasters born from the throes of passion and tall ambitionsIf KJo has Kalank holding a dark spot in his filmography Kartik has Shehzada a remake of the Allu Arjunstarrer Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo which snatched away his chance of officially reserving the title of The crown prince of Bollywood While the battle got intense in the middle eventually not just peace prevailed but it also threw the spotlight on their new collaboration Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu MeriThe film was announced in December last year and has been in the news as it marks a significant moment since Karan Johar and Kartik Aaryan team up for the first time after a previously planned project did not materialiseThe fallout between Kartik and Karan became one of the most talkedabout controversies in the industry especially after their muchanticipated film Dostana 2 was shelved However after a period of tension and distance the two decided to reconcile and collaborate on a new project IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/karan-johar-kartik-aaryan-engage-in-epic-face-off-on-iifa-stage-606705.html Mon, 17 Mar 2025 02:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/acting-in-kannada-movie-was-not-a-good-experience-for-me-sonali-bendre-605327.html Bengaluru March 8 Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre said on Friday that acting in a Kannada movie was not a good experience for her She made this remark while addressing the gathering at the Amazon ElevateHER 2025 event organised by Amazon India to celebrate International Womens Day IWD 2025 held in BengaluruWhile discussing her films Sonali said I did films in Telugu and I did one movie in Kannada After that I thought I dont want to do this ever again Sorry about that but it was not a good experience for me at that timeHer statement is likely to stir controversy She acted in the Kannada movie Preethse a remake of the Bollywood superhit Darr She played the lead role alongside Kannada superstars Upendra and Dr Shivarajkumar The movie released in 2000 was a major successSpeaking about pivotal moments in her career Sonali said A major turning point was getting my first film as I had never planned to become an actor It happened unexpectedly and I decided to give it a try I have lived all over the country including Bengaluru from Nepal to Chennai My father wanted me to focus on academics and become an officer as that was his dreamI promised my father to give me just two to three years because there was an age limit I wanted to try this acting Once I started working there was no looking back Making the decision to dedicate two to three years to something I knew nothing about was lifealtering My life completely changed she addedThe world I stepped into was so different and I was completely unprepared I was raw naive and inexperienced Looking back I feel that ignorance was bliss Now when I reflect on those times I wonder how I managed to do it Whenever I face struggles I try to reconnect with that fearless version of myself from my younger days Sonali recountedThere were many movies some were disasters really bad ones but they were my best teachers They taught me what not to do later on and helped me understand the kind of people I should stay away from Then came my successful films and I found my family in the industry she saidWorking on the Marathi film Anahat with Amol Palekar was also a turning point for me At that time the industry mainly revolved around commercial blockbusters The sets were grand and the work environment was very different On most sets the only other woman was my hairstylist while the rest of the crew were men That was the norm But now when I come to work and see so many more women including my allwomen team it feels amazing That film helped me grow she addedWhen I got pregnant I ventured into theatre I was never a trained actor or dancer I learned everything on the job One of the biggest lessons I learned was that actors with a theatre background were the easiest and most wonderful to work with I did Aap Ki Sonia with Farooq Sheikh After we lost him I realised I would never be able to perform it again without him Working with him was an invaluable learning experience He was wonderful and being in his company was a privilege That journey also made me realise that theatre was not for me she concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/acting-in-kannada-movie-was-not-a-good-experience-for-me-sonali-bendre-605327.html Sat, 08 Mar 2025 02:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sonakshi-sinha-shares-unseen-bts-pictures-from-lootera-sets-605328.html Mumbai March 8 Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha who was recently seen in Kakuda is getting nostalgic about her iconic film Lootera as it takes over the theatres once again following its rerelease The actress recently took to her Instagram and shared several BTS pictures from the making of the film The high contrast pictures seem to be clicked using a smartphone from the early 2010s At some instances the pictures appear grainy and noisy while others in the set featured a colour spill over the picturesThe actress also penned a note in the caption as she invited her followers to share their opinion on what they love the most about the filmShe wrote Some memories from the set Are you going to be watching Lootera in the theater Tell me what you love about this film would love to know sicLootera which starred Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha in the lead received immense love from audiences for its storyline and music The films album boasts of six songs including Sawaar Loon Ankahee Shikayatein Monta Re Zinda and Manmarziyan Looteras music has powerful singers crooning these beautiful songs such as Shilpa Rao Monali Thakur K Mohan and Swanand Kirkire along with Amit Trivedi and Amitabh BhattacharyaThe film is also noted for its production design considering its period setting of a newly independent India It also featured a beautiful fleet of automobiles including the Chevrolet Styleline HJ1503 DeLuxe 4Door Sport Sedan and a vintage British Ariel motorcycleLootera was helmed by Vikramaditya Motwane and marked the second directorial in his very selective filmography which otherwise boasts of great depthsThe film also marked Ranveers first film outside the Yash Raj Films camp Over the years the film has gained a cult status owing to the lingering effect of its narrative IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sonakshi-sinha-shares-unseen-bts-pictures-from-lootera-sets-605328.html Sat, 08 Mar 2025 03:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/i-have-lived-my-life-well-after-marriage-says-madhuri-dixit-605331.html Jaipur March 8 As part of IIFAs Silver Jubilee celebrations a special event was held on the eve of International Womens Day in Jaipur Titled The Journey of Women in Cinema the event featured a thoughtprovoking conversation with Bollywood icon Madhuri Dixit and Oscarwinning producer Guneet MongaThe discussion was hosted by IIFA VicePresident Noreen Khan During the conversation Madhuri Dixit shared her thoughts on her personal and professional journey She said I have lived my life well after marriage My partner is very supportive and living with family is like a dream I have also had the opportunity to play some incredible roles in my careerSpeaking about her choices in films she reflected on Mrityudand an art film that remains a landmark in her career When I chose to do Mrityudand people discouraged me saying it wasnt the right move for my career But I went ahead with it and the film turned out to be a significant milestoneOn the growing influence of social media she added Today actors are not just movie stars but also Twitter stars Instagram stars and social media influencers I enjoy creating reels and engaging with my audience in new waysOscarwinning producer Guneet Monga shared her inspiring journey recalling her early struggles We used to live in a rented house but I always dreamed of moving to Bombay to make films I aspired to become a producer and over time I gradually learned the entire filmmaking process That journey brought me to where I am todayShe also spoke about her early work in film distribution managing acclaimed projects such as Gangs of Wasseypur at the age of 27 and Lunchbox at 29 Madhuri Dixit reflecting on her 39year career shared insights on how womens roles in films have evolved over time She highlighted that female characters are no longer just supporting figures but are now central to compelling narratives Guneet Monga on the other hand spoke about her struggles in the film industry her journey to winning an Oscar and the importance of womens leadership She emphasised that womens participation in Indian cinema is growing bringing hope for a more inclusive future The discussion focused on the changing role of women their challenges and their increasing influence in the film industryBoth speakers shared personal stories that served as inspiration for the new generation of filmmakers and artists IIFA VicePresident Noreen Khan said As IIFA completes 25 years we remain committed to recognising and celebrating womens contributions to cinema and beyond The Journey of Women in Cinema is not just a discussion but a movement By sharing stories of courage creativity and leadership we not only honour successful women but also inspire future generations IIFA will continue to work towards positive change through platforms events and collaborations that amplify every voice and empower the collective belief that I can bring change IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/i-have-lived-my-life-well-after-marriage-says-madhuri-dixit-605331.html Sat, 08 Mar 2025 06:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/mona-singh-calls-for-greater-female-representation-in-industry-to-empower-women-on-and-off-camera-605333.html Mumbai March 8 Actress Mona Singh who was recently seen in Munjya is celebrating International Womens Day on Saturday and has called for more female representation in the film industry Talking about empowering women in the industry the actress advocated for more female representation to bring out more opportunities for women as she said In my opinion the most important change that needs to happen to empower women in our entertainment industry is a need to increase representation of women promote diversity and create more equal opportunitiesShe further mentioned I think by increasing female representation both in front and behind the camera creating more complex and nuanced female characters providing opportunities for diverse female voices challenging stereotypical portrayals I think this is how we will evolveMeanwhile on the work front the actress was recently seen in the streaming series Kaala Paani and the theatrical release Munjya which emerged as a surprise hit The film which belongs to the Maddock Films supernatural universe is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar It also starred Sharvari Wagh Abhay Verma and SathyarajThe film focuses on the legend of Munjya inspired by Indian folklore and mythology in the Konkan region of Maharashtra As per a folklore in Maharashtra and the Konkan coast Munjya is believed to be the ghosts of boys who died after this ceremony but before marriage inhabiting peepal treesThey are described as restless bachelor ghosts who roam trees at night possessing cleverness and multilingual abilitiesThe film follows the story of a young Brahmin boy named Gotya who is in love with Munni a girl seven years older than him When her marriage is arranged with another man Gotya attempts to poison him Determined to marry Munni Gotya takes his sister Gita to a dense jungle to perform black magic under a peepal tree In the process he accidentally ends up killing himself IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/mona-singh-calls-for-greater-female-representation-in-industry-to-empower-women-on-and-off-camera-605333.html Sat, 08 Mar 2025 08:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/aadar-jain-alekha-advanis-hindu-wedding-festivities-see-kapoor-bollywood-biggies-in-attendance-602289.html Mumbai Feb 20 Actor Aadar Jain the grandson of Hindi cinema legend Raj Kapoor and Alekha Advani had their mehendi ceremony ahead of their Hindu wedding ceremony celebrated The prewedding festivities were attended by the family and friends of the couple Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan who was recently seen in Singham Again turned heads at her cousins mehendi ceremony as she graced the event with her sister Karisma Kapoor The siblings made a mark with their sartorial choices of Indian ethnic outfits Kareena looked stunning like always and her little Sabyasachi bag perfectly complemented her lookBollywood superstar Kareena and Aadars cousin Ranbir Kapoor attended the event with his wife Alia Bhatt and his motherinlaw Soni Razdan While Ranbir looked dapper in an ivory sherwani set Alia opted for a mustard yellow sharara set pairing it with matching earrings and a yellow potli Soni Razdan wore a simple grey and pink suitVeteran actress Jaya Bachchan also attended Aadar Jain and Alekha Advanis mehndi ceremony and surprised the paparazzi stationed at the venue with her warm smile She also waved at themMotherdaughter duo Neetu Kapoor and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni looked pictureperfect as they arrived for the celebrationsThe festivities are a part of Aadar and Alekhas Hindu wedding after their Christian wedding in GoaTheir roka ceremony was held in November last year which was attended by several celebrities including Kareena Kapoor Karisma Kapoor Ranbir Kapoor Alia Bhatt and Neetu Kapoor Aadar had announced his engagement to Alekha Advani in September last year with a proposal by the seaAadar and Alekha went public with their relationship in November 2023 when he shared a photo of them together on social media IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/aadar-jain-alekha-advanis-hindu-wedding-festivities-see-kapoor-bollywood-biggies-in-attendance-602289.html Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/nfdcs-malayalam-film-achappas-album-screened-at-berlinales-european-film-market-602216.html Thiruvananthapuram Feb 19 Adding another feather to Indias cinematic cap Achappas Album English title Grampas Album a heartwarming Malayalamlanguage childrens film made its mark with a special market screening at the European Film Market EFM during the Berlinale 2025 in Germany Showcasing a unique drama over familial bonds across generations Achappas Album promises to resonate with audiences worldwide blending fantasy and comedy into a delightful journey that will appeal to children and adults alikeSolely produced by the National Film Development Corporation NFDC this unique comingofage tale was screened offering international distributors festival programmers and cinephiles a taste of Indian storytelling with a universal appealThe films participation at BerlinaleEFM reaffirms Indias growing prominence on the global stage with NFDC continuing to serve as a vital bridge bringing Indias rich cultural narratives to international platformsCowritten by acclaimed Malayalam filmmaker Sanjeev Sivan and directed by Deepti Pillay Sivan Achappas Album weaves together elements of fantasy time travel identity swap and selfdiscoveryMohan Agashe leads the illustrious ensemble of veteran multilingual actors such as Adinath Kothare Priyanka Nair Omana Ouseph Anjana Appukuttan Johny Antony and debutant Sidhanshu Sanjeev Sivan who takes on an exciting double role in his first featureThe film reflects NFDCs commitment to promoting authentic Indian narratives that celebrate different cultures within the vibrant fabric of diverse Indian societyWith its deep roots in specific traditional heritage and a fresh universal story Achappas Album was identified by NFDCs Film Promotions Wing as a project with strong international potential leading to its selection for EFMs market screeningExpressing her excitement director Deepti Pillay Sivan said I am so happy and grateful for this Thank you to everyone who stood by me on this journey She presented the screening herself and engaged with attendees at the NFDC India Pavilion where exclusive commemorative postcards were distributed as memorabilia further enhancing the films visibility among industry professionals and cinephiles IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/nfdcs-malayalam-film-achappas-album-screened-at-berlinales-european-film-market-602216.html Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/freedom-of-speech-doesnt-allow-anyone-to-speak-socially-unacceptable-things-boney-kapoor-601039.html Bhubaneswar Feb 12 Noted Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor on Wednesday said that freedom of speech doesnt mean anyone can make statements which are not socially acceptable Answering the query on the recent vulgar remarks by Ranveer Allahbadia the veteran producer said What he did is something which I dont endorse at all There have got to be limitations There has got to be selfcensorship alsoKapoor further stated that freedom of speech doesnt mean that you can say things which are not socially acceptableWithin your home you talk whatever you want to talk but on social platforms you need to be careful and you need to be disciplined added the Bollywood producerKapoor and his actor son Arjun Kapoor on Wednesday paid a courtesy call to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at his chamber in the state Assembly hereThey invited the Chief Minister to attend the Celebrity Cricket League CCL2025 as the chief guest A few matches of the CCL are scheduled to be held at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack which has been selected by the Bengal Tigers team as its home ground this timeKapoor said that Odisha has immense natural beauty and adequate facilities for shooting movies He also stated that if all this is promoted properly Odisha will become the preferred destination for shooting movies for filmmakers and this will also boost the tourism sector in the stateYouTuberpodcaster Ranveer Allahbadia popularly known as BeerBiceps has landed in controversy as well as legal trouble over his remarks on comedian Samay Rainas show Indias Got Latent sparking outrage and legal troubleRainas show is wellknown among GenZ for its dark humour However lewd comments made by Allahbadia shocked both the audience and the other judges presentDuring a recent episode which featured content creators Ashish Chanchlani Jaspreet Singh and Apoorva Mukhija known as The Rebel Kid Allahbadia posed a highly controversial question to a contestant attracting criticism from different groups and political parties IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/freedom-of-speech-doesnt-allow-anyone-to-speak-socially-unacceptable-things-boney-kapoor-601039.html Wed, 12 Feb 2025 23:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/pm-modi-chairs-waves-advisory-board-meeting-to-position-india-as-global-entertainment-hub-600420.html New Delhi Feb 8 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has chaired an extensive meeting of the Advisory Board of WAVES via video conference to position India as a global entertainment hub in the world The Prime Minister engaged in a virtual interaction with top professionals and industry leaders from India and around the world who are part of the Advisory Board of the WAVES Summit WAVES is a global summit that brings together the world of entertainment creativity and culture the Prime Ministers Office said on Friday in an official statementIn a post on X he wrote Just concluded an extensive meeting of the Advisory Board of WAVES the global summit that brings together the world of entertainment creativity and culture The members of the Advisory Board are eminent individuals from different walks of life who not only reiterated their support but also shared valuable inputs on how to further enhance our efforts to make India a global entertainment hubWAVES 2025 is being organised by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to celebrate and amplify Indias creative and media economy As part of the Waves Summit being held from February 5 to 9 2025 the Ministry is also launching the Create in India Challenge Season 1 which will feature several challenges aimed at fostering innovation and creativity The Summit has brought together industry leaders stakeholders and innovators The Summit was earlier supposed to be held alongside the International Film Festival of India IFFI in Goa in NovemberPM Modi on Friday interacted with top professionals from India and around the world who are part of the Advisory Board of the WAVES SummitHe engaged in virtual discussions with actors such as Amitabh Bachchan Diljit Dosanjh Rajinikanth Shah Rukh Khan Ranbir Kapoor Chiranjeevi Anil Kapoor Akshay Kumar and Anupam Kher as well as music composer AR RahmanThe Prime Minister also interacted with business leaders including Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Mahindra amp Mahindra Chairperson Anand Mahindra among othersIn December 2024 Prime Minister Modi announced the launch of the World Audio Visual Entertainment WAVES Summit calling it a crucial step toward making India a global content creation hubHe urged young professionals in the creative industry to join the summit scheduled for next yearNext year for the first time the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit ie WAVES is going to be organised in our country At the WAVES summit giants from the media and entertainment industry and people from the creative world will come to India This summit is an important step towards making India a hub of global content creation I feel proud to tell you that in this summit young creators are also participating in this PM Modi said in his address during the 117th episode of Mann Ki BaatHe also said that the creator economy is bringing new energy as India moves toward becoming a five trilliondollar economy He urged Indias entire entertainment and creative industry to be part of the WAVES summitWhen we are moving towards a five trilliondollar economy our creator economy is bringing in a new energy I would urge the entire entertainment and creative industry of India whether you are a young creator or an established artist associated with Bollywood or regional cinema a professional from the TV industry an expert in animation gaming or an innovator in entertainment technology to be a part of the WAVES Summit PM Modi saidThe inaugural edition of WAVES International Animation Filmmakers Competition AFC has emerged as a groundbreaking initiative offering a global platform for creators across animation VFX ARVR and virtual production according to a press statement from the Ministry of Information and BroadcastingLaunched on September 8 2024 as part of the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit WAVES the competition has attracted participants and industry leaders solidifying its reputation as a premier platform for creative storytelling and technological innovationThe Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has partnered with Dancing Atoms for the Animation Filmmakers Competition the flagship event of the upcoming WAVES Summit This historic collaboration marks the beginning of Create in India Season 1 paving the way for a new era in Indias creative industry IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/pm-modi-chairs-waves-advisory-board-meeting-to-position-india-as-global-entertainment-hub-600420.html Sat, 08 Feb 2025 05:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/akshay-kumar-defends-salman-khan-on-reports-of-him-leaving-bigg-boss-18-sets-over-salmans-late-arrival-596563.html Mumbai Jan 21 Bollywood superstars Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan are maintaining the Bhaichara as the former came out in support of Salman after reports of Akshay leaving the Bigg Boss 18 sets without shooting after Salman allegedly didnt arrive to shoot on time The actor was in the national capital on Monday and issued a clarification on the matter Akshay cleared the air as he said that he had prior commitments that he needed to attend to which is why he had to leave the setsAkshay who is awaiting the release of his first film this year Skyforce also shared that he had spoken to Salman before making his exit ensuring that everything was okay between themHe told the media in Delhi I was running late for something I spoke to Salman and he was stuck with something personal He told me that he would be late by around 40 minutes But I had to leave because I had a prior commitment Mujhe jana pada However we spoke about itEarlier Akshay welcomed Tabu on the sets of their upcoming movie Bhooth Bangla The makers of the film took to their Instagram and shared a picture of Akshay extending a warm welcome to the actress and the two embraced each otherThe two icons of Bollywood have consistently won hearts with their performances and their reunion after more than two decades is naturally anticipated Akshay and Tabu previously shared screen space in the cultclassic Hera PheriSharing the picture the makers wrote in the caption Some things get better and iconic with time priyadarshanofficial akshaykumar and tabutiful are back in action after 25 years for BhootBangla in JaipurThe excitement around Bhooth Bangla has been at its peak ever since its announcement While the film is one of the most awaited horror comedies it promises several elements to look forward to Among these its ensemble cast is the most crucial aspect that makes this film even more specialMoreover the film will also reunite the iconic team director Priyadarshan Akshay Kumar and Tabu who last worked together on Hera Pheri This has undoubtedly heightened the anticipation for the film which is coming with such a stellar cast and intriguing promiseThe film is directed by Priyadarshan and produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor under the banner of Balaji Telefilms and Akshay Kumars production house Cape of Good Films The film is coproduced by Faara Sheikh and Vedant Baali IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/akshay-kumar-defends-salman-khan-on-reports-of-him-leaving-bigg-boss-18-sets-over-salmans-late-arrival-596563.html Tue, 21 Jan 2025 01:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/anup-soni-reveals-names-of-his-juniors-from-nsd-who-today-are-big-villains-in-movies-596360.html Mumbai Jan 20 Actor Anup Soni who is known for Crime Patrol revealed the names of his juniors in the National School of Drama in Delhi He also said he used to rag his juniors along with his peers However the actor said that the ragging was only limited to roasting or bullying the juniors with discussions around acting and no physical harm was caused to them He told Cyrus Broacha on his podcast Ashutosh Rana Mukesh Tiwari Kumud Mishra and Yashpal Sharma all the villains of the Hindi film industry these all are my juniors from NSD I have ragged themHe further mentioned Actually it was like more of a roasting session We used to ask them Where did you come from Then ask them to do something say a dialogue And even if they said the dialogue correctly we used to tell them You watch a lot of films This is a theatre You know films and theatres are different media Have you come to be a hero This is how we bullied them Nobody was physically hurt in those roasting sessions It was just verbal sledging It was more related to acting but in a little bullying wayEarlier on the same podcast Anup had shared an interesting anecdote about coldcalling the late filmmaker Yash Chopra to get some workThe actor said that he dialed a landline number and luckily Yash Chopra picked up the call as those were the days when cell phones hadnt penetrated the telecommunications market A video of the actor talking about the same has resurfaced on the InternetIn the video the actor said I opened the directory and dialed the number of Yash Raj Films and Yash Chopra picked up the phone I swear mobiles didnt come till then I told him that I am from the National School of Drama specifically underlined NSD because some NSD passouts had worked with him IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/anup-soni-reveals-names-of-his-juniors-from-nsd-who-today-are-big-villains-in-movies-596360.html Mon, 20 Jan 2025 01:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/tom-hollands-father-roots-for-his-sons-relationship-with-zendaya-despite-strain-of-combined-stardom-594933.html Los Angeles Jan 12 English actor Tom Hollands father Dominic Holland believes that the actor and Zendayas relationship will stand the test of time In a Patreon post shared Dominic Holland wrote about his oldest childs romance with the actress 28 and how he believes they are meant to last despite the challenges that come with being a couple in the public eye reports People magazineI do fret that their combined stardom will amplify their spotlight and the commensurate demands on them and yet they continually confound me by handling everything with aplomb Dominic 57 said of the pair who recently became engagedThen expressing his belief that show business is a messy place for relationships and particularly so for famous couples as they crash and burn in public and are too numerous to mention Dominic highlighted his own relationship with his wife Nikki Holland as an example for Tom 28 and Zendaya to look toDominic wrote With Nikki helming this family and my wisdom on tap and a study in getting things mostly wrong and yet somehow right at the same time I am completely confident they will make a successful unionAs per People Tom and Zendaya who play onscreen couple Peter Parker and Michelle MJ Jones in the SpiderMan movies initially maintained for years that they were just friends and not romantically involvedThey were eventually spotted kissing in a car in July 2021 confirming their offscreen romanceEarlier this month Zendaya stepped out at the 2025 Golden Globes sporting a diamond ring on her left hand sparking engagement speculationA family source later confirmed to People that the pair are set to wedHes always been crazy about her He always knew she was the one They have something very special another insider said of Tom detailing that the star shared the engagement news with friends IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/tom-hollands-father-roots-for-his-sons-relationship-with-zendaya-despite-strain-of-combined-stardom-594933.html Sun, 12 Jan 2025 07:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/kangana-ranaut-offers-karan-johar-a-film-594645.html Mumbai Jan 10 Actor Actress Kangana Ranaut who is gearing up for her upcoming movie Emergency has offered a film to Bollywood multihyphenate Karan Johar The actress recently graced the singing reality show Indian Idol and said that she would like to work with KJo She extended the offer to him saying that she would make sure that he gets a meaty roleThe actress said Im sorry to say but Karan sir should do a movie with me Ill give him a very good role and Ill make a very good film which will not be a motherinlaw and daughterinlaws quarrel which will not be just a PR exercise it will be a proper film and hell get a proper roleEarlier Kangana reacted to the Central Board of Film Certifications CBFC mandate of removing certain portions from the filmThe actress spoke with IANS and shared that as a director she would have liked the film with the original narrative However she said that she accepted the decision of CBFCKangana told IANS I would have liked that the full version would have come But with the cuts there is no issue because its not like the film was made to mock someone Its not like that Its fine They completely removed some episodes of history And the fact that it doesnt impact my film in a way it is a testimony of that that it doesnt matterShe further mentioned The story is very much intact The message of the film is very much intact which is patriotism So I dont think it has affected the larger narrative But if they had shot it there must have been a reason for itThe film is set during the period of Emergency in the 1970s imposed by the late Prime Minister Indira GandhiThe film promises to offer a gripping exploration of one of the most spokenabout chapters in Indian democracy IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/kangana-ranaut-offers-karan-johar-a-film-594645.html Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/anil-sharma-reacts-to-apex-courts-judgment-on-gift-deed-594263.html Mumbai Jan 7 Director Anil Sharma whose recent release Vanvaas has been getting a lot of positive response has reacted to the Supreme Courts judgment on gift deed The apex court highlighted the importance of protecting senior citizens stating that gift deeds executed by parents can be invalidated under the Maintenance and Welfare of the Parents and Senior Citizens Act if their children do not provide for themThe Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007 is designed to protect the dignity and rights of senior citizensTalking about it Director Anil Sharma said Im filled with immense gratitude knowing that the Supreme Court has delivered such a significant ruling with the Landmark Gift Deed Decision When I created Vanvaas I was hoping to see the change in the society now coincidentally it is happening at the right time Im especially happy for the elderly who will benefit from this ruling As a filmmaker its truly a dream to see the issues you choose to address onscreen produce such swift and meaningful resultsVanvaas paints a poignant picture of the struggles faced by Indias elderly including neglect dementia and other agerelated challengesThe recent judgment underscores how Indian cinema not only reflects society but also catalyses meaningful change urging audiences and policymakers to reevaluate their responsibilities toward the most vulnerable members of the communityProduced by Anil Sharma and Zee Studios Vanvaas is now successfully running in theatresAnil Sharma who returned to the fold in 2023 with his blockbuster Gadar 2 is known to tell the stories in an oldschool way but packaged in a new formatGadar 2 which starred Sunny Deol and Utkarsh collected Rs 686 crore worldwide out of which a huge chunk of its collections came from India where it collected Rs 5257 crore The film breathed new life into the career of Sunny Deol who will be next seen in Lahore 19472023 proved to be a great year for the Deols with the Dharmendrastarrer Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani turning into a superhit followed by Sunnys Gadar 2 and Bobby Deols Animal IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/anil-sharma-reacts-to-apex-courts-judgment-on-gift-deed-594263.html Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/i-have-decided-to-become-extremely-choosey-says-actor-kalaiyarasan-594049.html Chennai Jan 6 Actor Kalaiyarasan who plays a pivotal role in the upcoming Tamil film Madraskaaran has announced that he will be extremely choosey henceforth and not do many character roles Participating in a questionanswer session at an event organised to promote the film Madraskaaran featuring actor Shane Nigam in the lead Kalaiyarasan while replying to a question on why he was repeatedly doing villain characters said I will not do many character roles after this The reason is I feel that it is not very healthy here I am ready to do character roles because it is the characters that I have done so far that are putting food on my table I will not forget thatIt is true that characters are important But if you were to take an industry like Malayalam some actors there make multistarrer films They do it here also but on a very small scale In Malayalam actors would have played a small role in a big film They would have also done negative roles but then there will also be films in which they play the heroHere if you do a negative role you will repeatedly be called for negative roles Assume that there is a normal film and that anyone can act in it as a hero Even in such films they keep casting me as a secondary hero They continue to keep us in the second category That is disturbing I dont feel that is healthy Therefore after this I am going to be extremely choosy and pick only those characters that are really significant or else I will do only lead roles he saidIn Madraskaaran which releases on January 10 Kalaiyarasan plays the role of a guy from Pudukottai The film apart from Shane Nigam and Kalaiyarasan also features Niharika Konidela Aishwarya Dutta Karunas Pandiarajan and Super Subbarayan among others IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/i-have-decided-to-become-extremely-choosey-says-actor-kalaiyarasan-594049.html Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sara-ali-khan-visits-sri-mallikarjuna-swamy-temple-594052.html Mumbai Jan 7 Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan who was last seen in the period film Ae Watan Mere Watan visited Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy temple in Srisailam On Monday the actress took to her Instagram and shared an array of pictures of herself at the templeShe wrote in the caption First Monday of the year for Sara Jai BholenathEarlier Sara celebrated six years of the release of her debut movie Kedarnath as she took to her Instagram and shared a video featuring a collection of clips of the movie and its BTS She wrote in the caption 6 years of Kedarnath Sometimes it feels like just yesterday and sometimes it feels like a lifetime away Jai Bholenath Thank you for making me me And thank you for giving me a lifetime of memoriesKedarnath marked Saras debut in Bollywood and starred her opposite the late actor Sushant Singh RajputThe disaster film is based on the 2013 flash floods in Uttarakhand and tells an interfaith love story between a wealthy Hindu Brahmin girl whose family owns a lodge and shops near the historic Kedarnath Temple in the Uttarakhand mountains and a Muslim boy who is a pithoo porter working in the same vicinityThe film was written and directed by Abhishek Kapoor who is known for Rock On and Kai Po CheWhile Sara went on to struggle at the boxoffice after the success of Kedarnath SSR went on to do the critically acclaimed Sonchiriya the boxoffice hit and the National Awardwinning movie Chhichhore and the streaming disaster Drive before he was found dead in his house in Mumbai during the first wave of the Covid19 pandemicMeanwhile on the work front the actress will be next seen in the upcoming movie Skyforce IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sara-ali-khan-visits-sri-mallikarjuna-swamy-temple-594052.html Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/shruti-haasan-reunited-with-ar-rahman-for-its-a-break-up-da-594001.html Mumbai Jan 6 Aside from being one of the most celebrated actresses in both Bollywood and the South Shruti Haasan also happens to be a gifted musician The diva has recently joined forces with music maestro AR Rahman for another memorable track These two have come together for the Kadhalikka Neramillai track Its A Break Up Da AR Rahman has composed the tunes for Its A Break Up Da while Shruti Haasan and Adithya RK have lent their voices Shruti Haasans unique singing style mixed with AR Rahmans musical gift promises a melodious treatIts A Break Up Da marks Shruti Haasan and AR Rahmans third professional association They have previously collaborated for the much celebrated Tamil Anthem titled Semmozhi and the MTV Unplugged recreation of Ranjha Ranjha Jogging your memory Semmozhi was the one who introduced us to Shruti Haasans vocal prowessWritten and Directed by Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi Kadhalikka Neramillai stars Jayam Ravi and Nithya Menon in the leadIn the meantime Shruti Haasan was originally roped in for Adivi Seshs Dacoit However if the latest reports are to be believed the actress has left the film because of an issue with her costarThe source claimed that the overinvolvement of her costar was what led to her decision to walk away from the project It is now being reported that Mrunal Thakur will be replacing Shruti Haasan in the dramaMeanwhile Shruti Haasan will next be a part of the second instalment of Prashanth Neels Salaar 2 The original drama saw Shruti Haasan sharing screen space with Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran As the movie buffs eagerly await the sequel the actress revealed that although Salaar 2 has been confirmed the details regarding the schedule are yet to be figured out Released on December 22 2023 Salaar Part 1 Ceasefire turned out to be a commercial success IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/shruti-haasan-reunited-with-ar-rahman-for-its-a-break-up-da-594001.html Mon, 06 Jan 2025 19:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/shruti-haasan-reunites-with-ar-rahman-for-its-a-break-up-da-594002.html Mumbai Jan 6 Aside from being one of the most celebrated actresses in both Bollywood and the South Shruti Haasan also happens to be a gifted musician The diva has recently joined forces with music maestro AR Rahman for another memorable trackThese two have come together for the Kadhalikka Neramillai track Its A Break Up DaAR Rahman has composed the tunes for Its A Break Up Da while Shruti Haasan and Adithya RK have lent their voicesShruti Haasans unique singing style mixed with AR Rahmans musical gift promises a melodious treatIts A Break Up Da marks Shruti Haasan and AR Rahmans third professional association They have previously collaborated for the much celebrated Tamil Anthem titled Semmozhi and the MTV Unplugged recreation of Ranjha RanjhaJogging your memory Semmozhi was the one who introduced us to Shruti Haasans vocal prowessWritten and Directed by Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi Kadhalikka Neramillai stars Jayam Ravi and Nithya Menon in the leadIn the meantime Shruti Haasan was originally roped in for Adivi Seshs DacoitHowever if the latest reports are to be believed the actress has left the film because of an issue with her costarThe source claimed that the overinvolvement of her costar was what led to her decision to walk away from the project It is now being reported that Mrunal Thakur will be replacing Shruti Haasan in the dramaMeanwhile Shruti Haasan will next be a part of the second instalment of Prashanth Neels Salaar 2 The original drama saw Shruti Haasan sharing screen space with Prabhas and Prithviraj SukumaranAs the movie buffs eagerly await the sequel the actress revealed that although Salaar 2 has been confirmed the details regarding the schedule are yet to be figured outReleased on December 22 2023 Salaar Part 1 Ceasefire turned out to be a commercial success IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/shruti-haasan-reunites-with-ar-rahman-for-its-a-break-up-da-594002.html Mon, 06 Jan 2025 19:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/agra-affair-trailer-hints-at-a-poignant-tale-of-unrequited-love-594005.html Mumbai Jan 6 Amazons free video streaming service Amazon MX Player recently released the trailer of their forthcoming show Agra Affair The project will see Aakash Dahiya Harshita Gaur and Chakori Dwivedi in significant roles The trailer provides us with an insight into the lives of Aakash an aspiring restaurateur and Tanvi a freespirited tour guide who decided to open a restaurant together for international tourists in AgraTalking about his character Aakash Dahiya shared Aakash is someone who experiences love in its rawest most vulnerable form Hes a dreamer who isnt afraid to put his heart on the line and his pursuit of love is as much about finding himself as it is about finding the right person Its been an incredible experience breathing life into a character who grapples with passion and rejection all while striving to establish his career I hope that viewers see his strength in vulnerability and can connect with his struggle to keep moving forward in the face of heartbreakHarshita Gaur who plays the character of Tanvi in the series was quoted as saying Tanvi is a free spirit driven more by her dreams and career than romance But her evolution is one of selfdiscovery She finds herself torn between ambition and feelings she never expected to catch Its a relatable conflict balancing what you want with what you feel Stepping into Tanvis shoes made me explore these contradictions and I cant wait for the audience to see how she grows throughout the seriesIn the meantime Head of Content Amazon MX Player Amogh Dusad revealed Agra Affair takes a distinct approach to the concept of love and relationships by blending modern ambitions with the timeless allure of Agra This show explores how peoples dreams can sometimes overpower their emotions Its a beautiful journey of personal and emotional growthAgra Affair will stream on Amazon MX Player from January 8 this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/agra-affair-trailer-hints-at-a-poignant-tale-of-unrequited-love-594005.html Mon, 06 Jan 2025 19:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/delnaaz-irani-reveals-she-manifested-her-own-mannat-594006.html Mumbai Jan 6 Who among us does not wish for a home like Shah Rukh Khans Mannat and popular television actress Delnaaz Irani is no exception Refreshing your memory the actress played a small role in Shah Rukh Khan Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khans Kal Ho Naa HoDelnaaz Irani is elated about the fact that she now has her own MannatYes you read it right For those who do not know she will shortly be seen as Harneet in her forthcoming show Mannat The drama is scheduled to premiere on Colors on January 6 Talking about the name of the show Delnaaz Irani revealed that the first thing she was reminded of was Shah Rukhs house She added that she manifested her own Mannat Delnaaz Irani further revealed what motivates her to become a part of a show I have clearly and consciously told myself that at this stage of my life I want to do work that makes me happy Be it the people around me or the location the script or the creative satisfaction something that is worth stepping out of my house and out of my comfort zone The actress added With the kind of life that were leading there are a thousand ways to be relevant today especially with social media and you can make your money there as well sitting in the comfort zone of your home And Ive been very active with that So I really dont feel the need to step out and waste three hours travelling unless the character is so strong and impactfulDelnaaz Irani also shared her experience of being a part of her upcoming drama Mannat is being shot at a nearby studio which is not very far from home And then for the character they said we want an older version of Sweetu we want you to be you So I would call myself the sugar and spice of the show Talking about the director of the show Mukta Dhond she said Also I really wanted to work with Mukta Dhond Ive been watching her shows in the past and they are really good shows So when I got a call for this I wanted to make this work and everything just smoothly fell in place IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/delnaaz-irani-reveals-she-manifested-her-own-mannat-594006.html Mon, 06 Jan 2025 19:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/mammootty-calls-on-family-of-mt-vasudevan-nair-the-person-who-brought-out-the-best-in-him-593494.html Kozhikode Jan 3 The residence of the recently departed legend MT Vasudevan Nair turned crowded when the news came that superstar Mammootty who was out of the country when the former passed away last week will be arriving to pay his homage to the legendary writer and spend time with his family When Mammoottys car stopped at Vasudevan Nairs house named Sithara after his eldest daughter he was greeted by the latters daughter and wife He spent time with them and explained that despite his best efforts to come for the last rites he was unable to do so Mammootty was in Azerbaijan when the news came to him that the person who wrote numerous scripts and stories for him which turned out to be the biggestever hits in Malayalam films had passed away After making a few attempts to reach Kozhikode an air crash in Azerbaijan made it impossible and therefore he was not able to come and bid goodbye to Vasudevan Nair But the veteran superstar took to his social media and wrote a passionate note at least some people say that I was a find of MT Ever since I met him first our relationship started to grow and it reached the level of brotherhood Very recently we met and he tripped and fell to my chest and for a moment I felt I was his son My biggest takeaway from the films is I got a place in his heart Mammootty wrote The relationship between the two giants began way back in 1980 when Mammoottys acting break came through the film Vilkanunde Swapnengel 1980 and after that the superstar had no reason to look back as accolades came one after the other each time MT wrote a new piece Mammoottys first Kerala State Film Award came for Adiyozhukkukal 1984 written by MT and in 1989 he won his first national award for the film Oru Vaddaken Veeragatha in 1989 Mathilukel directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan was also considered for the national award and in 1994 came another of MTs masterpiece Sukurthum which took Mammootty to a new level Among the other hits of the duo include Aalkoottathil Thaniye Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja and UtharamThe 91yearold Jnanpith awardee and celebrated writer passed away on December 26 and was given a state funeral on December 27 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/mammootty-calls-on-family-of-mt-vasudevan-nair-the-person-who-brought-out-the-best-in-him-593494.html Fri, 03 Jan 2025 19:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/tamil-nadu-in-2024-events-that-made-headlines-592995.html Chennai Jan 1 The year 2024 brought significant events in Tamil Nadu ranging from political developments to social issues and notable achievements Law and order concernsThe state faced criticism over a deteriorating law and order situation as well The brutal murder of K Armstrong Tamil Nadu Bahujan Samaj Party President and practising advocate of the Madras High Court on July 5 2024 shocked the state Eight culprits surrendered but one accused K Tiruvengadam a known historysheeter was killed in an alleged police encounter Subsequently three more historysheeters met a similar fate raising questions about police accountabilityFishermen in Sri Lankan jailsThe arrest of Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy for crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line IMBL persisted despite Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raising the issue In 2024 530 fishermen were arrested marking an increase from previous yearsHooch tragedyA hooch tragedy in the Kallakurichi district on June 20 2024 claimed 68 lives mostly Dalits and left 200 injured The victims consumed methanollaced illicit liquor The government faced backlash for failing to curb the menace and initially downplaying the incident A compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the deceased and Rs 50000 for the injured was announced by the DMKled state governmentIAF airshow tragedyFive people died of heatstroke and dehydration during the Indian Air Forces airshow in Chennai on October 6 2024 attended by 15 lakh people Poor crowd management drew widespread criticismCyclone FengalCyclone Fengal devastated Tamil Nadu and Puducherry claiming 12 lives and inundating 211 lakh hectares of agricultural land It damaged 9500 km of roads and killed 963 cattle The government estimated severe losses and initiated relief measuresVijays entry into politicsSuperstar Vijay launched his political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in February 2024 At a massive rally on October 27 he emphasised social justice and womens empowerment declaring the BJP as his ideological enemy and the DMK as his political rival Vijays entry is expected to reshape Tamil Nadu politicsPrime Minister Narendra Modis meditation at Vivekananda Rock MemorialPrime Minister Narendra Modi meditated for 45 hours at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari from May 30 to June 1 as part of his spiritual tradition after completing the Lok Sabha election campaignDMK sweeps 2024 Lok Sabha pollsDespite criticism of the DMK governments governance the party led by MK Stalin won all 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry After a clean sweep in Lok Sabha elections Stalin is aiming for winning 200 of the total 234 seats in the 2026 Assembly electionsInvestment gains and economic challengesTamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalins foreign visits including a 14day trip to the US secured Rs 7618 crore in investments through 19 MoUs However the state struggled with a growing debt burden delayed Central funds and welfare expenditureD Gukesh from Chennai becomes youngest Chess world championChennais D Gukesh made history as the youngestever world chess champion further establishing Tamil Nadu as Indias chess capitalNayantharaDhanush legal feudLady Superstar Nayanthara stirred controversy with an open letter to actor Dhanush over his lawsuit against her for using footage from the movie Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in her wedding documentary The dispute polarised fans and the publicSamsung Workers ProtestA 38day workers strike at the Samsung plant in Sriperumbudur over recognition of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions in the company and better wages drew global attention After pressure from coalition partners the government intervened to resolve the conflictR Ashwins surprise retirement from international cricketCricketer Ravichandran Ashwin retired from international cricket during the BorderGavaskar series in December Known for his stellar records Ashwin leaves behind a legacy of more than 500 Test wickets and multiple achievements including Indias 2011 World Cup win IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/tamil-nadu-in-2024-events-that-made-headlines-592995.html Wed, 01 Jan 2025 02:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/honey-singh-to-diljit-performers-to-look-forward-to-in-2025-593006.html Mumbai Jan 1 The Punjabi music industry has reached not just national but even international levels with singers like Diljit Dosanjh and Karan Aujla making everyone dance to their tunes The most recent example of this was seen during Diljits concert which remained in the news for quite some time Now there seems to be an exciting update for all the music lovers out there Popular musicians like Honey Singh Diljit and Karan Aujla will be seen performing live in 2025 Keeping you uptodate we bring to you a detailed list of all the exciting concerts this New Year Honey SinghHoney Singh left everyone in shock with his massive comeback after staying away from the limelight for years It seems like the star is stronger than ever and is all ready to take over the music world once again His latest album titled Glory received a lot of love from the fans and even dominated the music charts Making the most of his recent success Honey Singh has announced one of his biggest tours the Millionaire India Tour The musician will be covering 10 cities across India as part of this tour Taking place between February and March 2025 the tickets for the Millionaire India Tour will be available on Zomato and Insiderin Aside from this Honey Singh also treated the fans with his documentary Famous on Netflix It offers a sneak peek into the unexplored aspects of his lifeDiljeet DosanjhDiljeet Dosanjh has been riding high on the success of his recent concerts While many got a chance to enjoy his music there were a few who missed the opportunity Now those who wish to hear the singer live can book their tickets for Diljit DilLuminati Concert Tickets 2025 Scheduled to take place between October and November 2025 the passes for the tour are expected to be available in two phases on September 10 and 12 respectively The prices of the tickets range from Rs 1499 to Rs 12999 as per the seatsKaran AujlaKaran Aujla is currently on his It Was All A Dream tour The fans love to move to his upbeat tunes while enjoying his charismatic stage presence His tour covers multiple cities including Delhi Mumbai and Kolkata Karan concluded 2024 with his performance in Ahmedabad on December 31 His last concert will be on January 5 in Hyderabad The tickets are available on BookMyShow priced from Rs 5999 onwardsSonu NigamOne of the most celebrated singers in Bollywood Sonu Nigam will be performing live in the national capital soon Known for his melodious voice in the tracks Saathiya Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin Papa Meri Jaan Yeh Dil Deewana the vocalist is slated to spread his magic in Delhi on March 8 2025 While the location of the concert is not known till now the tickets can be booked through BookMyShow The prices range from Rs 499 and Rs 7999 depending on the seatsAR RahmanFor all the AR Rahman fans out there the music maestro will be seen performing live on January 17 2025 The performance will be taking place in Mumbais Jio World Garden BKC BookMyShow is selling tickets for the show between the price range of Rs 3000 and Rs 60000Apart from this wellknown Hollywood singer Ed Sheeran will also be visiting our country during his India Tour 2025 He will be performing in India in multiple cities between January 30 to February 15 2025 However the venues and the ticket prices for the tour have not been revealed till nowDont miss the opportunity and grab your tickets now IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/honey-singh-to-diljit-performers-to-look-forward-to-in-2025-593006.html Wed, 01 Jan 2025 07:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sonakshi-to-priyanka-most-avid-travellers-of-2024-592807.html Mumbai Dec 31 It is no secret that our Btown celebs love to travel whenever they get a chance from their busy schedules While most of them are used to travelling given the nature of their work there are a few who share a special love for it As the year 2024 comes to an end let us take a look at the wanderlust diaries of our Bollywood beauties Sonakshi SinhaZaheer IqbalSonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are enjoying one of the best phases of their lives post their intimate wedding in June 2024 Recently the couples Instagram feed has been looking like a big holiday At the moment these two are making the most of their time in Australia During their trip Sonakshi and Zaheer were seen doing some touristy things such as visiting the Great Barrier Reef watching the Boxing Day Test and exploring the wildlife at Jamala Wildlife Lodge The Heeramandi actress took to her social media and shared a clip where she and her husband were woken up by a lion at 6 am The lovebirds have been on tour ever since their wedding Previously they visited places such as US and RajasthanParineeti ChopraParineeti Chopra has once again proved her mettle as an actor with her last release Chamkila alongside Diljit Dosanjh After this she tied the knot with politician Raghav Chadha and ever since then the actress has been living in a suitcase Her social media is also full of such lively posts giving a sneak peek into her travel diaries Recently the Kesari star dropped a clip on her Instagram handle from her Delhi trip She was seen sitting inside a cozy blanket making the most of her downtime As she recently started vlogging Parineeti also uploaded her firstever travel vlogSonam KapoorBollywood diva Sonam Kapoor is now also a mom to her little bundle of joy Vayu After embracing motherhood she makes it a point to spend most of her time with her son and husband Anand Ahuja Not too long ago the Neerja actress flew to Dubai with her sweet little family Sharing a glimpse of her time there Sonam dropped a clip of her hotel The video had her husband swimming in the pool She further dropped a string of pictures on her Instagram of her Christmas celebration in LondonPriyanka ChopraAfter taking over Bollywood Desi girl Priyanka Chopra has been making her mark in Hollywood Her work takes her places snippets of which are found on her social media The most recent example of this was found a couple of days back when the Aitraaz actress was in Saudi Arabia She enjoyed some fun time with hubby Nick Jonas during a Desert Safari Priyanka took to her official Instagram handle and wrote More days like these please thank you Jeddah and redseafilmThe photograph had her wearing a white crop top paired with a clean white buttondown shirt and washed denim trousers Her rugged look was tied up with a white bandanaSara Ali KhanAnother Btown beauty who is often seen travelling is Sara Ali Khan As all her fans know the actress has a special connection with the Hindu pilgrimage Kedarnath which also happens to be the title and subject of her debut flick opposite the late Sushant Singh Rajput Commemorating six years of her primary release Sara took to her Instagram account and dropped a clip of her time there She wrote of the photosharing app 6 years of Kedarnath Sometimes it feels like just yesterday and sometimes it feels like a lifetime away Jai Bholenath Thank you for making me me And thank you for giving me a lifetime of memoriesThe video has her enjoying the vibe of Kedarnath while offering prayers at the famous templeShilpa ShettyShilpa Shetty is another Bollywood star who shares her love for travelling with fans through social media In order to enjoy the holidays she was in London with her kids Sharing some sneak peeks into her Christmas time the stunner dropped a post on her social media captioned Freezing temperature but warm hearts Merry Christmas from our family to yoursThe clip had her enjoying in the snow with her little ones IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sonakshi-to-priyanka-most-avid-travellers-of-2024-592807.html Tue, 31 Dec 2024 07:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/queer-narratives-are-often-overlooked-by-major-studios-and-people-at-large-filmmaker-onir-592513.html Mumbai Dec 29 Filmmaker Onir has long explored themes of identity in his work particularly LGBTQ issues and complex human relationships topics largely neglected by mainstream Hindi cinema His latest film We Are Faheem and Karun shot in the breathtaking Gurez Valley of Kashmir had its world premiere at the recent Dharamshala International Film Festival DIFFThe film features a largely local cast and tells the story of Karun a young security officer from southern India stationed in the remote Gurez Valley and Faheem a Kashmiri man he meets at a checkpointThe movie depicts the doomed romance that follows between the two menHowever Onir laments that queer narratives are often not given the attention they deserveIn this heteronormative world these stories are sidelined Finance becomes a major issue and theres a clear division our stories vs their stories While some major studios may dabble in tokenism with a single gay film theres still a lack of maturity in decisionmaking spaces and among audiences Its no surprise that we have to keep submitting our films to queer festivals he tells IANSThe National Awardwinning director known for films like My Brother Nikhil I Am Bus Ek Pal Shabd and Kuchh Bheege Alfaaz even invested his own insurance money to fund his latest film which is presented by filmmaker Deepa MehtaSharing that his desire to make a sequel to I Am titled We Are to celebrate the landmark 2018 Supreme Court verdict decriminalising homosexuality eventually led to We Are Faheem amp Karun he recalls that the movie was originally conceived as an anthology with four stories gay lesbian trans and bisexualHowever the director found that each story worked better on its own giving birth to his current projectShot in the stark yet stunning Gurez Valley Kashmiri actors were chosen deliberatelyRepresentation matters For queer stories we need more queer voices behind the camera Similarly in this film its important that the community is represented by people from there In Hindi cinema nonKashmiris often portray people from the region not to mention the onedimensional depictions The film is in Kashmiri because I did not want to indulge in tokenism adding a few words in accented Kashmiri to show authenticity says Onir who believes the Valley holds immense untapped talent though it can be challenging to get women in front of the cameraReflecting on the role of identity in his work he stresses that when ones identity is ignored one becomes more aware of other marginalised communitiesBeing queer doesnt limit your empathy it expands it Even in I Am not all stories were solely about queer identity he saysNow the filmmaker who cowrote his memoir along with his sister I Am Onir and I Am Gay hopes to explore more Kashmiri stories not necessarily tied to the regions conflictMir Salman who plays the lead role believes that the movie will help break stereotypes about Kashmiri actorsI am confident this film will challenge perceptions Also Kashmiri actors need to work hard to expand their range improve language skills and break barriers he saysSana who plays Mirs mother relates to her characters instinct to protect her childI have two sons of the same age and a mothers first instinct is always to protect her children Many asked if a mother in the Kashmiri countryside would react the way my character does to her son being gay My answer is yes geography does not define a mothers instinct she concludes IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/queer-narratives-are-often-overlooked-by-major-studios-and-people-at-large-filmmaker-onir-592513.html Sun, 29 Dec 2024 07:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/salman-khan-lands-in-jamnagar-along-with-his-family-for-birthday-celebrations-592342.html Mumbai Dec 27 Bollywood superstar Salman Khan who is celebrating his birthday on Friday landed in Jamnagar Gujarat for the birthday celebrations The superstar touched down at the Jamnagar airport along with his family The videos surfaced on social media feature his mother Salma Khan actor Riteish Deshmukh and his wife Genelia producer Sajid Nadiadwala Salmans rumoured girlfriend Iulia Vântur and the head of his security SheraEarlier the poster of his upcoming movie Sikandar was unveiled It shows Salman with his face away from the camera as he holds a spear The actor dons a suit in the posterSalman Khan could be seen standing tall surrounded by an aura of mystery and power The visual sets the tone for a gripping largerthanlife cinematic experience His towering presence in the poster reflects the unstoppable persona of Sikandar a character poised to captivate audiences like never beforeThe film is directed by AR Murugadoss who is known for Ghajini and also stars Rashmika Mandanna opposite Salman Khan Sikandar marks the reunion of Salman Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala after their 2014 blockbuster Kick which also marked the directorial debut for the latterProduced by Sajid Nadiadwala Sikandar promises to be a cinematic spectacle that blends action drama and emotionSikandar is being developed with a strong focus on engaging storytelling and dynamic performances setting the stage for yet another memorable Salman Khan performance After the assassination of politician Baba Siddique Salman took a brief hiatus from the shoot of the film in October this yearThe security apparatus of Salman was also beefed up following Siddiques murder after the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the murder The anticipation surrounding Sikandar reflects Salmans enduring appeal and the significant impact he continues to have on the film industry As fans await more updates one thing is clear Salman Khan is set to deliver the entertainment and drama that his audience craves Sikandar marks the 1st collaboration between Salman and Rashmika IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/salman-khan-lands-in-jamnagar-along-with-his-family-for-birthday-celebrations-592342.html Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/bachchan-and-khan-family-cheer-for-aaradhya-abrams-joint-performance-590952.html Mumbai Dec 20 Two of the biggest families of Bollywood headed by the Shahenshah and the Baadshah of Hindi cinema cheered for their young ones at their schools annual function in the city Veteran Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan and Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan attended the event along with their families The joint act by Aaradhya Bachchan daughter of Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan and AbRam Khan the youngest son of SRK was the highlight of the eveningThe starstudded event was attended by several highprofile celebrities including Kareena Kapoor Khan Karisma Kapoor Shahid Kapoor and Karan Johar as they gathered to cheer for their childrenAaradhya and AbRams Christmasthemed performance stole the show In a clip that has now gone viral While Aaradhya was dressed in a lovely redandwhite outfit AbRam donned a white sweater and red mufflerSRK was seen recording the video of AbRam while Suhana and Gauri enjoyed his performance On the other hand Aaradhyas parents Abhishek and Aishwarya were seen clicking their daughters photos and videos We also spotted Amitabh Bachchan looking in awe at his granddaughters performanceOther celebrities at the event included Saif Ali Khan Kareena Kapoor Mira Rajput Suhana Khan Gauri Khan Riteish Deshmukh Genelia DSouza Prithviraj Sukumaran and Manish MalhotraOf late the rumours around Abhishek and Aishwaryas divorce have grabbed headlines Rumours around Abhisheks entanglement with actress Nimrat Kaur during the shoot of their streaming movie Dasvi have also been doing rounds The rumours of Abhishek and Aishwaryas separation started doing rounds since last year when it was reported in the media that Aishwarya had left the Bachchan familys house and has been living separatelyHowever at the time Aishwarya attended the premier of the streaming movie The Archies which marked the debut of Big Bs grandson Agastya Nanda During the event last year Aishwarya was seen in good spirits with the Bachchan family Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan tied the knot in 2007 after dating for a couple of years The couple welcomed their daughter in 2011 four years after their marriage IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/bachchan-and-khan-family-cheer-for-aaradhya-abrams-joint-performance-590952.html Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/mamta-kulkarni-opens-up-on-the-offer-of-a-web-series-590728.html Mumbai Dec 19 Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni has shared that she was offered a web series but she hasnt given her nod to it as yet The actress who returned to India a few days ago for a short trip spoke to IANS and shared that she is still mulling over the offerShe told IANS I got an offer for a web series but I have not said yes to it as of now I am thinking right now I got the offer oneandahalf years ago However I have put it on hold and didnt give a thought to it as I did not go into much detailThe actress returned to Mumbai after 24 years and she said that she is really overwhelmedA selfie video was shared on her Instagram handle that goes by the name mamtakulkarniofficialIn the clip the former actress was heard saying Hi guys this is Mamata Kulkarni and I just come to India Bombay Mumbai Amchi Mumbai after 25 yearsShe shared that she is really nostalgic of the whole journey that I went out of India in the year 2000 and exactly in 2024 Im hereAnd Im really overwhelmed and I dont know how to express it Im emotional In fact when the flight landed or before the flight landed I was seeing on my left and right And I saw my country from the top after 24 years and I became emotional I had tears in my eyes I kept my foot outside International Mumbai Airport and I again became extremely overwhelmedHowever Mamta did not share what made her come back to IndiaHer last Bollywood film was released in 2002Her 1995 film Karan Arjun which also stars Shah Rukh Khan Salman Khan and Kajol was rereleased in Hindi cinema on November 22The film revolves around the story of the two titular brothers who seek revenge from their greedy uncle for murdering their father but are killed by him and are reincarnated to complete the revenge IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/mamta-kulkarni-opens-up-on-the-offer-of-a-web-series-590728.html Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/actress-mamta-kulkarni-reveals-reason-for-staying-away-from-india-for-decades-590740.html Mumbai Dec 19 Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni who returned to India after many years shared the reason for being away from India and showbiz till now In an exclusive interview with IANS Mamta Kulkarni spoke on an array of issues including Bollywood politics remaining celibate leading a spiritual life Prime Minister Narendra Modi etcFollowing is the full interviewIANS Why did you leave India and where did you disappear for 24 yearsMamta Kulkarni The reason for me leaving India was spirituality In 1996 I got inclined towards spirituality and during that time I met Guru Gagan Giri Maharaj After his arrival my interest in spirituality increased following which my penance started However I believe that Bollywood gave me a name and also fame After this I quit Bollywood too From the year 2000 to 2012 I kept doing penance I was in Dubai for many years where I lived in a twobedroom flat and remained celibate for 12 yearsIANS How did you feel after returning to MumbaiMamta Kulkarni When I was reaching Mumbai I became very emotional I had tears in my eyes because I remembered the place where I started and Bollywood from which I got so much name and fame I have seen a lot of change in Mumbai now However there is a lot of traffic here and the condition of the roads is also quite bad I had heard that the budget of the BMC is Rs 25000 crore but I do not think that any development was done There are many potholes on the roads here Mumbai should be improved because it is the financial capital of the country Arrangements for cleanliness should also be made hereIANS What is your view of India now and Prime Minister ModiMamta Kulkarni The country is safe in the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi It is very difficult for India to get such a Prime Minister The more I say about him the lesser it is He loves the country very much and can do anything for it Narendra Modi is an honest Prime Minister he has no desire to indulge in corruption He is extremely dedicated to his workIANS There is a lot of speculation about Vicky Goswami Did you marry himMamta Kulkarni I met Vicky Goswami in 1996 and in 1997 he was arrested in a drugs case He remained in jail for 12 years During this time he asked to meet me after which I met him onceDuring this time I focussed all my attention towards spirituality I had come to take a snan in the Kumbh Mela in 2012 and after that Vicky Goswami also went to Kenya I am not married to Vicky Goswami I remained celibate for 12 years and during this period I did not even eat onion and garlicYes it is true that I was in a relationship with Vicky Goswami and will always have love for him However everything came to an end due to my focus on spirituality I also met Vicky Goswami in Kenya However he was taken to America in a drugs case Its been almost eight years and now its all overIANS An FIR has been registered against you in the drugs case what do you have to say on thisMamta Kulkarni What did I lack in my life People do this for money I had 10 film offers at that time and I had three houses and two cars However I quit Bollywood I feel that a false case was registered against me in the drugs case because of Vicky Goswami or because of the publicity I was declared a fugitive and he Vicky Goswami was also declared a fugitive for a few months What goes around comes around Where is that Police Commissioner today and the police have found no evidence till nowIANS Will you visit the Ram temple in AyodhyaMamta Kulkarni I was very happy with the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh Earlier there was a temple there then it was demolished and now Ram temple has been built again I will definitely go to Ayodhya and visit the Ram temple Apart from this I will also visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple I will also go to Kumbh and perform two royal baths Shahi SnansIANS Will you be seen making a comeback to BollywoodMamta Kulkarni Now I am a monk and I am neither interested in Bollywood nor concerned with anything else I am old enough now to think about making an entry in Bollywood again I want to live a spiritual life and participate in spiritual debates so that I can connect with everyoneIANS Does a casting couch exist in BollywoodMamta Kulkarni Casting couch might exist but nothing happened to me Wherever I went my mother and secretary accompanied me Bollywood was not that bad but now perhaps people have started getting confused Wrong people take advantage of thisIANS Will you stay in India nowMamta Kulkarni I have come here for a few months now I will be coming and going out of the country every now and then But after a few months I will stay in Mumbai forever IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/actress-mamta-kulkarni-reveals-reason-for-staying-away-from-india-for-decades-590740.html Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/x-user-claiming-to-be-ustad-zakir-hussains-nephew-refutes-the-reports-of-his-uncles-death-590096.html Mumbai Dec 16 Reports of the demise of legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain that spread like wildfire on Sunday night now appears to be inaccurate As the news spread rapidly an X user claiming to be Ustad Zakir Hussains nephew posted I am Zakir Hussains nephew and he has not passed away We ask for prayers for my Uncles health Can you please remove this misinformation He is in a serious condition and we ask for all his fans around the world to pray for his healthAnother publication quoted his sister Khurshid Aalia who said that Zakir Hussain is alive but in a very critical conditionEarlier reports claimed that Zakir Hussain passed away at a San Francisco hospital due to heart ailmentsZakir Hussains death news was shared by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting as well Many leaders including Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi posted condolence messages for himEarlier it was learned through Hussains manager Nirmala Bachani that Zakir Hussain had been admitted to a hospital in San Francisco after experiencing heartrelated problemsUstad Zakir Hussain the renowned tabla player was born on March 9 1951 in Mumbai MaharashtraAs the eldest son of the illustrious tabla player Allah Rakha he was naturally inclined towards music from a very young age He completed his initial education from St Michaels High School in Mahim Mumbai Later he graduated from St Xaviers CollegeHussain married Antonia Minnecola a Kathak dancer and teacher They have two daughters Anisa Qureshi and Isabella QureshiZakir Hussain also acted in a few movies including Saaz Heat and Dust His most recent film Monkey Man released in 2024According to a few reports he was offered to play Salims role in MughalEAzam which later went to Dilip Kumar IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/x-user-claiming-to-be-ustad-zakir-hussains-nephew-refutes-the-reports-of-his-uncles-death-590096.html Mon, 16 Dec 2024 07:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/deepika-padukone-diljit-dosanjh-bring-the-house-down-at-punjabi-superstars-bengaluru-concert-588098.html Mumbai Dec 7 It was the union of two of the biggest stars in Bengaluru as Bollywood star Deepika Padukone who was recently seen in Singham Again performed on the stage with Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh at his concert in Bengaluru In a video clicked by a fan the actress was seen dancing along as the singer performed his song with Sia Hass Hass on stage The two also danced on Diljits synthpop track LoverThis marked Deepikas first public appearance after the birth of her daughter Dua What made the gig special for her was the fact that it was held in her hometown The Copenhagenborn actress grew up in Bengaluru before she made her way to modellingShe went on to build a highly successful career in Hindi cinema after her big debut in Om Shanti Om opposite the Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan with whom she shares a stellar track record at the box officeLast year the actress delivered two blockbusters with SRK in the form of Pathaan and Jawan she had a cameo appearance in the latter Both films were highly instrumental in resurrecting Bollywood at the box office after a lull induced by the Covid19 pandemicPrior to Singham Again the actress went panIndia and was seen along with the titans of Indian cinema like Amitabh Bachchan Prabhas Kamal Haasan and Saswata Chatterjee in Kalki 2898 ADAs for Diljit the superstar has seen a meteoric rise in the last couple of years with the boxoffice success of his films in Hindi and Punjabi cinema The singeractor also performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2023 making him the first Indian performer to achieve the feat He was followed by fellow Punjabi artiste A P Dhillon at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2024He also collaborated with singersongwriter Sia on the track Hass Hass and performed with English musician Ed Sheeran in Mumbai earlier this yearDiljits concerts in India have been a massive rage making him one of the richest Indian musicians IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/deepika-padukone-diljit-dosanjh-bring-the-house-down-at-punjabi-superstars-bengaluru-concert-588098.html Sat, 07 Dec 2024 01:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-big-b-shared-why-angry-young-man-clicked-with-audience-587424.html Mumbai Dec 4 Veteran Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan once shared what he thought clicked with the audience at large about his Angry young man characters An old clip of Big B on a British talk show has resurfaced on the Internet and shows him talking about his iconic character of the Angry young manThe actor rose to prominence with his image of the angry young man character template created by the legendary screenwriting duo SalimJavedHe said In the minds and in the hearts of the youth of India there was some kind of suppressed anger something that they desired and which was not being said and which wasnt coming out And perhaps in these roles the way they were written and perhaps the way they were performed they found a hidden release so to say And there was a tremendous identification by the people by the youth with the characters that I was doing And because of this identification I think they became very popularHe then spoke with a caller on the British show the Indian origin lady asked the actor in her polished British accent Do you read the film script before signing for a film If not on what basis do you choose the filmResponding to the same Big B said Oh dear You know Im really letting the cat out of the bag because generally we dont get a film script I mean we dont have a film script so theres no question of reading it Most of the time its with the director and the writers And I try very hard to get hold of the script and try to read it But in general I would love to have a script and be able to read it and accept it IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-big-b-shared-why-angry-young-man-clicked-with-audience-587424.html Wed, 04 Dec 2024 07:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/madras-hc-rejects-producers-association-plea-to-ban-film-reviews-for-first-three-days-after-release-587334.html Chennai Dec 3 The Madras High Court has declined to grant an interim order to restrain individuals or social media channels from reviewing films within three days of their theatrical release Justice S Sounthar while hearing the petition filed by the Tamil Film Active Producers Association TFAPA questioned the feasibility of such a restriction stating Reviewers are entitled to review any film it is their opinionAdvocate Vijayan Subramanian representing TFAPA argued that certain individuals under the guise of film reviews defame directors actors and producers causing damage to their reputationsThe association sought restrictions on these activities and requested the court to issue directions to the City Police Commissioner to prevent YouTube channels from entering cinema theatres for the purpose of film reviewsThe petition highlighted the lack of regulation and selfdiscipline on social media platforms leading to defamatory remarks and coordinated efforts to manipulate film ratings a practice known as review bombingTFAPA claimed these actions often motivated by personal or business rivalries negatively influence public opinion and harm boxoffice collections before the audience forms its own judgmentThe judge refused to issue a blanket order or directions in this regard emphasising the importance of freedom of expressionNotices were issued to the Union and state governments as well as YouTube for their responseThe case has been posted for further proceedings after four weeksThe petition follows growing concerns among Tamil filmmakers about the impact of early reviews on their films commercial performanceRecently films like Kanguva Indian 2 and Vettaiyan were reportedly affected by negative reviews and fan interviews on YouTube channelsTFAPA and the Tamil Nadu Producers Council have called for guidelines to regulate online film reviews and urged theatre owners to ban YouTubers from conducting interviews on their premises IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/madras-hc-rejects-producers-association-plea-to-ban-film-reviews-for-first-three-days-after-release-587334.html Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/big-b-reveals-names-of-his-dogs-in-old-video-587005.html Mumbai Dec 2 An old video of the veteran Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has resurfaced on social media It shows Big B who recently celebrated his 82nd birthday revealing the names of his dogs which he had earlierThe video which appears to be from a British talk show shows the actor sharing the details of his life like date of birth his height and his favourite shopping arenaHe said I was born on October 11 1942 Thats a Libra The time was 3 pm My height is 6 feet 2 inches The weight is a little over 82 kilograms The shoe size is 9 The waist is 34 inches And I like to shop at New Bond Street Anyone wanting to send me a present thats where you have to goThe show host then said Right weve got a card here from Samantha Gill of Slough who says I have seen your dogs and I think theyre lovely What are their names I want to give my dog a name and cannot think of one Can you suggest a nameBig B then said Okay lets talk about my dog I have three dogs Two Alsatians and Ive got a St Bernard The Alsatians are Franco and Nero And the St Bernard is Bertie from Bertram And the names well if its a small one Id like to suggest a very Punjabi name called Pisti Its not what youre thinking it is Its what you say for something small in Punjabi And if its a large one you could call it Gabbar Singh IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/big-b-reveals-names-of-his-dogs-in-old-video-587005.html Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/shola-jo-bhadke-geeta-balis-sparkling-film-career-and-its-tragic-climax-586738.html New Delhi Nov 30 When Shammi Kapoor sings Tumne mujhe dekha hokar ke mehrban in slick whodunnit Teesri Manzil 1965 the serenade is not just meant for his peeved heroine but actually a heartfelt tribute to his recently deceased wife the vivacious spontaneous and muchadmired Geeta Bali And he had good reason to laud her his luck had turned after their marriage and after over 15 flops he hit the big time and the Shammi Kapoor persona of a jiving and carefree romantic hero was born Their son Aditya Raj Kapoor termed his fathers dancing a reflection of his mothers personalityIn her short lifespan of 34 years and a film career which spanned twothirds of it Geeta Bali had made waves as she danced with the legendary Bhagwan Dada especially in the faux Hawaiian Shola jo bhadke from Albela 1951 matched histrionics with all the top heroes of her time from Dev Anand to Dharmendra persuaded Guru Dutt to step in front of the camera stood her ground against the likes of Madhubala and Suraiya and left even Meena Kumari awestruck at her capability and versatilityHowever despite her successes and the acclaim she enjoyed Geeta Bali born on this day November 30 in Amritsar in 1930 missed one defining role like her top contemporaries Nargis in Mother India 1957 Madhubala in MughaleAzam 1960 and Meena Kumari in countless performances It was her attempt to remedy this contributed to her untimely and agonising deathBorn Harkirtan Kaur Bali the daughter of granthi Pandit Kartar Singh Bali common for his Mohyal community where there were no clear demarcations between Hindu and Sikh she was a born performer from her childhood Uncharacteristically for the age her parents allowed her and other siblings to learn music dance riding and gatka Geeta Bali was nine when she and her sister tried a public performance in Lahore but the community objected and police eventually escorted the duo to safety after threats against their familyHowever the very next year she snagged a role at AIR Lahore hosting childrens programmes and debuted as a child artist with the Punjabi film The Cobbler 1942 while Badnaami 1946 was her adult debut She caught the eye of actorfilmmaker Mazhar Khan who was impressed by her and invited her to Bombay in 1948 where she and her family were put up in the large bathroom of a decrepit mansionWith his project stalled Geeta Bali caught the attention of ace filmmaker Kidar Sharma who went beyond her looks she was no conventional beauty but had lively eyes and a mobile countenance and recognised her ability Sharma paid off Khan and put her in his made her the star of Suhaag Raat 1948 opposite Bharat Bhushan and Begum ParaHowever her career may have ended on the first day due to her marked Punjabi accent and pronunciation and Sharmas staff pleaded with him to replace her However Sharma who had launched Raj Kapoor and Madhubala retained faith in her and by the dubbing she had improved her dictionThe unit was also impressed with how the petite woman when required to lift and carry the hero on her shoulders for one scene managed it without any difficultyThe film was a hit but led to a precarious situation Her mother swayed by the money began signing projects for her right and left without any thought and Geeta Bali who had requested Sharma to be freed was caught in a morass of B and Ccategory films that left her career in tatters She went back to a forgiving Sharma who ignored her mother though and gave her another chance with Bawre Nain 1950 with Raj Kapoor and it made her name againA chastened Geeta Bali continued to give her earnings to her mother but retained the sole right to choose filmsShe went on to impress audiences as the nightclub singer in Baazi 1951 where Tadbeer se bigdi taqdeer proved to be a boon for her as well as namesake singer Geeta Dutt the devout Maria of Jaal 1952 the tomboyish heroine Shanta of Anand Math 1952 where a spirited rendition of Vande Mataram among othersCourted by Shammi Kapoor since they acted together in Miss Coca Cola 1955 she kept putting him off till one night in 1955 she said yes However she remained a rare exception to the Kapoor family where daughtersinlaw were not expected to work despite raising two childrenHowever her desire to craft a unique role with Rano based on Rajinder Singh Bedis Ek Chadar Maili Si proved fatal as she caught smallpox while shooting in a Punjab village Brought back to Bombay she passed away early in January 1965 The film was abandonedVikas Datta can be contacted at vikasdiansin IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/shola-jo-bhadke-geeta-balis-sparkling-film-career-and-its-tragic-climax-586738.html Sat, 30 Nov 2024 19:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/celina-jaitley-to-celebrate-her-birthday-with-family-at-this-picturesque-location-585795.html Mumbai Nov 24 Actress Celina Jaitley is celebrating her birthday on Sunday The actress who is known for films like No Entry Golmaal Returns and others has shared her plans for her birthday The actress also said that over the years the meaning of birthday celebrations has changed for herThough the actress was never in favour of ostentatious birthday celebrations she now likes to travel and explore different places on her birthdayTalking about her birthday plans the actress told IANS This year the plan is for a birthday celebration surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Austrian Alps Just the thought of spending the day with my family taking in the crisp mountain air and marvelling at the snowcapped peaks would be most magicalShe continued I will be starting the day with a cosy breakfast then explore the charming alpine villages together Its the simple moments warm laughter scenic views and the company of loved ones that make birthdays truly specialThe actress shared that earlier birthdays used to be very ostentatious for her even though she has never been drawn to ostentatious birthday celebrations She shared that the glitz and glamour feel empty compared to the warmth of being surrounded by familyShe said Simple moments with loved ones heartfelt laughter and genuine connection mean far more to me than any grand display To me true celebration is about love not a luxury I mostly now like to travel with my family on my birthdays They are all I wantThere is nothing happier than sitting against the backdrop of the pyramids in Egypt or the Burj Khalifa in Dubai or the Vineyards of Florence with your children who have unconditional goodwill of love in their eyes as for my fans they send me enough love and positivity via social media to feel immensely blessed she added IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/celina-jaitley-to-celebrate-her-birthday-with-family-at-this-picturesque-location-585795.html Sun, 24 Nov 2024 03:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/iffi-2024-vikramaditya-motwane-says-ott-has-taught-him-to-work-faster-585950.html Panaji Nov 24 Filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane who is known for Udaan Sacred Games and Lootera said that the medium of OTT has lent him a greater degree of speed as a director The filmmaker spoke with actress Manisha Koirala during the session From Big Screen to Streaming at the 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India IFFI in Goa on SundayOf late Vikramaditya Motwane has been working extensively in OTT with his latest project CTRL starring Ananya Panday garnering a lot of positive responseWhen Manisha asked Vikram how OTT has changed him as a storyteller after his debut in the medium with the acclaimed streaming series Sacred Games the director said Streaming has taught me to work faster You get more instinctive and tend to make the right choices in a shorter span of time The experience of working in longformat content has massively helped me in making moviesVikram also delivered a remarkable web series in the form of Jubilee which told a fictionalised version of Hindi cinema of the 1940s when the cinema in India was evolving in the face of Partition and how migrants from Pakistan made their way into cinema after they lost their everything in theatre in Pakistan and were forced to leaveManisha also reflected on her career of 30 years as she said I think my career is all about initial doubt and eventual applause When I entered the film industry around 30 years ago as we all know the time was different and yellow journalism was rampant everyone questioned my decision to join the industry Back in those days no girl from a respected family should have been an actress But after the success of my debut film and as I continued the journey those who criticised me felt very proud to be associated with me It was the same for me while doing a web series being a film actor all my lifeShe added I never had a doubt about the project Heeramandi I was drawn into the story from the beginning I was confident about doing a web series not only because it was Sanjay Leela Bhansali whom I absolutely adore but also because of the fact that streaming platforms are going to be an absolute game changer Now we can see how OTT platforms are changing the business by opening the door to so many new filmmakers writers and new talents So I never had a doubtThe 55th edition of IFFI conducted jointly by the National Film Development Corporation of India under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Goa government is currently underway in Goa IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/iffi-2024-vikramaditya-motwane-says-ott-has-taught-him-to-work-faster-585950.html Sun, 24 Nov 2024 22:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/how-velvety-voiced-geeta-dutts-signature-songs-had-an-uncanny-reflection-of-her-life-585532.html New Delhi Nov 23 By some unhappy coincidence three of her most iconic songs aptly reflect her spectacular but unfortunately short and ultimately tragic life Mera sundar sapna beet gaya which brought her to prominence seemed to presage her future Tadbeer se bigdi taqdeer proved that she was capable of much more than weepy songs or bhajans and Waqt ne kiya kya haseen sitam seemed to echo Geeta Dutts later life If Meena Kumari was Hindi films tragedy queen and could not shake the tag off the screen then Geeta Dutt was her singing counterpart There were many uncanny points of resemblance between the two contemporaries who were born three years apart but departed the world around three months apart in the same yearFittingly Geeta Dutts swan song was for Meena Kumari Na jao saiyan churha ke baiyan in Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam 1962 where both proved that they were unmatched in portraying hapless pathos and let down by those they adoredGeeta Dutt was born Geeta Ghosh Roy Chowdhuri into a wealthy Zamindar family in what is now Bangladesh on this day November 23 in 1930 However her family left all this behind in the early 1940s and moved to Calcutta and then Bombay It was in the latter place that a man passing her house heard her crooning in her room and was overwhelmed by her voice He met her parents and convinced them to get her to learn musicShe made her singing debut in Hindi films in 1946 when composer Hanuman Prasad gave her a few lines in songs of his mythological film Bhakta Prahlad and went on to do almost 10 films that year including Chetan Anands Neecha Nagar whose music was scored by Pandit Ravi Shankar She impressed S D Burman who chose her for Do Bhai 1947 though producer Chandulal Shah was sceptical of her ability till he heard her sing He was so captivated by her velvety voice with the multiple emotional layers that spoke straight to the heart that he signed her on the spotThe plaintive Mera sundar sapna from this film brought Geeta Dutt to fame and she went on to sing for an average of 30 films each in the next two years under the batons of Ghulam Haider Anil Biswas Chitragupt C Ramchandra Sajjad Hussain S D Batish HusnlalBhagatram Naushad Roshan Hemant Kumar Ustad Ali Akbar Khan and othersA high point was Tu Mera Chand Main Teri Chandni from Dillagi 1949 where she sang for Suraiya the sole surviving singing superstar of Hindi filmsGeeta Dutt left a marked impression on connoisseurs and commoners alike with the rare sensitivity and restrained anguish she rendered Meeras bhajans like Ghunghat ke pat khol Main to Girdhar ke ghar jaon Mein to prem diwani and Mat ja mat ja jogi her own personal favourite in Jogan 1950 and Jai Jagdish hare in Anandamath 1952S D Burman then gave her a makeover with Tadbeer se bigdi taqdeer from Baazi 1951 converting a ghazal into a jazzy cabaret number and Geeta Dutt went to showcase how her forte also ranged to foottapping songsBaazi was a gamechanger for her in more ways for it was here that she met her future husband the films upcoming director Guru Dutt and they got married in 1953Her career also flourished as music directors like O P Nayyar Madan Mohan and Ravi began choosing her for upbeat songs She would go on to sing over 1400 songs in more than 250 films displaying a lilting playfulness verging on impishness a brief hint of calibrated coquetry but above all an undefinable appeal to the listenerHer songs are still fresh take Babuji dheere chalna or duet Mohabbat kar lo from Aar Paar 1954 Jaane kahan mera jigar gaya ji Thandi hawa kaali ghata and Udhar tum haseen ho from Mr amp Mrs 55 1955 Jaata kahaan hai dewaane and Ankhon hi ankhon mein from CID 1956 Ae dil mujhe bata de from Bhai Bhai 1956 the Baul musicimbued Aaj sajan mohe ang lagalo Jaane kya tune kahi or waltz Hum aap ki aankhon mein Pyaasa 1957 and Mera naam chin chin chu Howrah Bridge 1958 among othersHowever the dream soon soured an insecure Guru Dutt not only tried to restrict her to his own productions but also engaged in an affair with a leading lady that drove her into a vortex of despair and made her turn to drinksThen his accidental deathsuicide in 1964 and the debts he left forced Geeta Dutt to do stage shows to sustain herself and her family but the tensions and consequent health problems led to her untimely demise in 1971 aged only 41Tum rahe na tum hum rahe na humVikas Datta can be contacted at vikasdiansin IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/how-velvety-voiced-geeta-dutts-signature-songs-had-an-uncanny-reflection-of-her-life-585532.html Sat, 23 Nov 2024 10:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/naam-review-anees-bazmee-amp-ajay-devgns-long-awaited-psychological-thriller-will-take-you-on-a-nostalgic-trip-of-action-and-drama-585177.html Mumbai Nov 21 Aneez Bazmees longawaited psychological thriller Naam starring Ajay Devgn Sameera Reddy Bhoomika Chawla and Rahul Dev is a film that will take you back in time This drama which was released 10 years after it was made has the right amount of action drama romance and comedy that is nothing short of nostalgic Written by Bazmee and Humayun Mirza Naam is a quintessential 10s entertainer who has the right amount of action drama dialogues and music that would have resulted in the film being rereleased today The film tells the story of Shekhar who after losing his mind during a gang war starts afresh in Manali and now has a wife and daughter However 3 years later his past catches up resulting in him heading to Mumbai to learn about the life hes forgotten Will he be better able to learn the truth How many more secrets are still to unfold These are the questions that Naam answers during its 2hour runtimeOn the technical front Anees Bazmee has done a good job when you take into consideration the film was made in the early 2010s Bazmee has succeeded in bringing out the emotions of his actors especially Ajay Devgn and Bhoomika Chawla From its cinematography to set design and costumes Naam is an immersive watchThe films music is on point Be it emotional tracks with touching lyrics or sensational songs that are sure to set the screens on fire Naams music album has it all The music is peppy Talking about the performances Ajay Devgn shines bright as every character he essays in the Anees Bazmee directorial Sameera Reddy and Bhoomika Chawla have both done justice to their roles Rahul Dev and Yashpal Sharma as the films villains are a commendable force to be reckoned with Rajpal Yadav Vijay Raaz and the other supporting characters do justice to the different characters they have brought to life In conclusion Aneez Bazmees Naam is a fullon 10s entertainer that wont leave you feeling bored for even a minute PS Naam is a 2014 film thats releasing for the first time 10 years after it was originally made so keep that in mind while watching itMovie NaamRatings 4 StarsDirector Anees BazmeeStar cast Ajay Devgn Sameera Reddy Bhoomika Chawla amp Rahul DevDuration 2h 16mProducer Anil Roongta IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/naam-review-anees-bazmee-amp-ajay-devgns-long-awaited-psychological-thriller-will-take-you-on-a-nostalgic-trip-of-action-and-drama-585177.html Thu, 21 Nov 2024 22:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/naam-review-anees-bazmee-amp-ajay-devgns-psychological-thriller-will-take-you-on-a-nostalgic-trip-of-action-and-drama-585178.html Mumbai Nov 21 Aneez Bazmees longawaited psychological thriller Naam starring Ajay Devgn Sameera Reddy Bhoomika Chawla and Rahul Dev is a film that will take you back in time This drama which was released 10 years after it was made has the right amount of action drama romance and comedy that is nothing short of nostalgic Written by Bazmee and Humayun Mirza Naam is a quintessential 10s entertainer who has the right amount of action drama dialogues and music that would have resulted in the film being rereleased today The film tells the story of Shekhar who after losing his mind during a gang war starts afresh in Manali and now has a wife and daughter However 3 years later his past catches up resulting in him heading to Mumbai to learn about the life hes forgotten Will he be better able to learn the truth How many more secrets are still to unfold These are the questions that Naam answers during its 2hour runtimeOn the technical front Anees Bazmee has done a good job when you take into consideration the film was made in the early 2010s Bazmee has succeeded in bringing out the emotions of his actors especially Ajay Devgn and Bhoomika Chawla From its cinematography to set design and costumes Naam is an immersive watchThe films music is on point Be it emotional tracks with touching lyrics or sensational songs that are sure to set the screens on fire Naams music album has it all The music is peppyTalking about the performances Ajay Devgn shines bright as every character he essays in the Anees Bazmee directorial Sameera Reddy and Bhoomika Chawla have both done justice to their roles Rahul Dev and Yashpal Sharma as the films villains are a commendable force to be reckoned withRajpal Yadav Vijay Raaz and the other supporting characters do justice to the different characters they have brought to lifeIn conclusion Aneez Bazmees Naam is a fullon 10s entertainer that wont leave you feeling bored for even a minute PS Naam is a 2014 film thats releasing for the first time 10 years after it was originally made so keep that in mind while watching itMovie NaamRatings 4 StarsDirector Anees BazmeeStar cast Ajay Devgn Sameera Reddy Bhoomika Chawla amp Rahul DevDuration 2h 16mProducer Anil Roongta IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/naam-review-anees-bazmee-amp-ajay-devgns-psychological-thriller-will-take-you-on-a-nostalgic-trip-of-action-and-drama-585178.html Thu, 21 Nov 2024 22:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/denzel-washington-admits-to-drinking-2-bottles-of-wine-a-day-in-the-past-584941.html Los Angeles Nov 21 Hollywood star Denzel Washington has shared that at one point he used to wash down his throat with two bottles of fine wine a day The 69yearold Training Day star spent years battling a drinking problem but he has been sober for 10 years and he has revealed that his issues with alcohol started when he got a taste for pricey vintages after adding a wine cellar to the family home reports Female First UKHe told Esquire magazine Wine is very tricky Its very slow It aint like boom all of a sudden I never got strung out on heroin Never got strung out on coke Never got strung out on hard drugs I shot dope just like they shot dope but I never got strung out And I never got strung out on liquor I had this ideal idea of wine tastings and all that which is what it was at first And thats a very subtle thingHe further mentioned I mean I drank the best I learned to drink the best when we added the wine cellar So Im gonna drink my 61s and my 82s and whatever we had Wine was my thing and now I was popping 4000 bottles just because thats what was leftAs per Female First UK he revealed he used to drink two bottles a day but he would never indulge when he was workingDenzel shared I never drank while I was working or preparing I would clean up and go back to work I could do both However after many months of shooting bang its time to go Then boom Three months of wine then time to go back to workHe went on to concede his drinking impacted his health but hes hoping a decade sober will help him live well into old ageHe added Ive done a lot of damage to the body Well see Ive been clean Things are opening up for me now like being 70 Its real And its OK This is the last chapter if I get another thirty what do I want to do My mother made it to ninetyseven Im doing the best I can IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/denzel-washington-admits-to-drinking-2-bottles-of-wine-a-day-in-the-past-584941.html Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-saif-ali-khan-spoke-about-his-areas-of-interests-and-cracked-everyone-up-583329.html Mumbai Nov 15 Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan who was recently seen in Devara Part 1 once spoke about the kind of content he consumed during his youth An old video that has resurfaced on the Internet shows the actor talking about his interestsHe said that he has read a lot of Western poetry However what caught the attention of the audience was the hilarious manner in which the actor answered the questionsHe said Faiz and Ghalib No I am talking rubbish My grandmother used to read them and my father reads them Is this the age to read these things No I have read a lot of western poetry Because I was studying there what could I do But my father says that Faiz is a phenomenal poet And if you go to read the Quran is also a wonderful poetryHe further mentioned When I dont shoot I am interested in a lot of things I play guitar and music Computer games surfing the internet reading books and watching movies I go to Bombay Gymkhana Everything is happening there In the shooting club I am very interested in target shooting In Worli thats a great thing I do And at home I am interested in computers books all these thingsThe actor also spoke about the kind of cinema that he liked to consumeHe said There are a lot of foreign movies like The Godfather But foreign movies are so different from Hindi movies that there is no point in comparing them There was a time when I used to think that I should make this movie But I couldnt make it Because in reality the way heroes speak has changed Like a normal person speaks on the streetIf your character speaks like that everyone will listen carefully The special thing about Hollywood movies is that they are wellwritten There are different dialogues in every movie In our country we have been using the same style of dialogue for years And that is changing in todays world And naturally people are appreciating it he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-saif-ali-khan-spoke-about-his-areas-of-interests-and-cracked-everyone-up-583329.html Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-rani-mukerji-cried-because-of-karan-johar-583108.html Mumbai Nov 14 Actress Rani Mukerji who won the IIFA for the Best Actress for her work in the movie Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway was once upset with the Bollywood multihyphenate Karan Johar for not offering her the lead role in Kal Ho Naa Ho An old video from KJos chat show Koffee With Karan shows KJo Rani and Kareena Kapoor Khan talking about the movie and how it affected their personal equationRani said To be honest when I first got to know about it I didnt get to know it from you So that is what hurt me Like Im so close to you like you know I feel that even if you make a film you can always discuss it with me whether youre taking me whether youre taking somebody else because I share that comfort level with youShe further mentioned But then when you didnt come to me and talk to me about it and I heard it from somebody else I was like why didnt Karan come and take me Because you know you and me dont have that relationship Where I might feel bad or you know like my friendship with you level I remember I did go and cry in front of Aamir KhanThe role was eventually offered to Preity Zinta who became an overnight star with the filmKal Ho Naa Ho also starred Jaya Bachchan Shah Rukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan with Sushma Seth Reema Lagoo Lillete Dubey and Delnaaz Irani in supporting rolesIn the film Naina played by Preity Zinta and Aman Mathur played by SRK fall in love but a secret prevents him from reciprocating his feelings and results in a plan to set Naina up with her best friend Rohit Patel played by SaifThe film was a major success at the box office IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-rani-mukerji-cried-because-of-karan-johar-583108.html Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/rupali-ganguly-files-defamation-notice-against-stepdaughter-esha-verma-582288.html Mumbai Nov 12 Actor Rupali Ganguly has sent a defamation notice to her stepdaughter Esha Verma seeking compensation of Rs 50 crore for maligning her character and personal life The legal notice was in response to Eshas false and damaging statements and the step was taken to protect her reputation The notice mentioned that Ganguly also seeks compensation of Rs 50 crore The notice was sent by Gangulys lawyer Sana Raees KhanThe legal notice addresses Esha Our client states that she was shocked to see the posts and comments published by you on various social media platforms including Twitter now X Instagram and Facebook Our client states that it is apposite to put the true and correct facts leading to the issuance of the present noticeIn the notice it has been mentioned that Rupali Ganguly underwent mental trauma because of which she had to seek medical assistance and that she was humiliated on set and lost professional opportunities It is also said that Ganguly wanted to maintain a dignified silence but was compelled to initiate the defamation notice because of how her and Ashwin Vermas 11yearold son was draggedGanguly through her lawyer has claimed compensation of Rs 50 crore which her stepdaughter is liable to pay She has also asked for an unconditional public apology immediately failing which Ganguly has threatened legal measuresIn the notice it was clarified that Rupali Ganguly was friends with Ashwin Verma for 12 years before he separated from his second wife Esha Vermas mother in 2009 It was also said that Ganguly along with Verma tried to help Esha get a break into the entertainment industry by providing opportunities for photoshoots and making special arrangements for auditionsIt all started when a Reddit post went viral after a user shared snippets of an old Facebook comment made by Esha In the comment she accused Ganguly of having an affair with her father Ashwin while he was still married to her mother describing Rupali as cruelhearted The post quickly made waves online leading Ashwin to issue a statement on X denying the claims In response Esha posted on Instagram saying Theres a darker side to this story All I ask for is compassion as it unfolds IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/rupali-ganguly-files-defamation-notice-against-stepdaughter-esha-verma-582288.html Tue, 12 Nov 2024 02:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-gabbar-singh-playing-the-hapless-nawab-of-awadh-made-satyajit-ray-emotional-582333.html New Delhi Nov 12 It was a spellbinding moment that no camera could do justice to This Bollywood actor who had made his name as a mealymouthed sadistic and vicious brigand now played a cultured yet hapless Nawab and on the first shot itself lost control of himself as he crooned a simple but sad couplet with the melancholic light of a setting sun defining his face leaving the director emotional too As Amjad Khan playing Nawab Wajid Ali Shah in Shatranj Ke Khiladi 1977 recited Jab chhorh chale Lucknow nagriKahein haal ke hum par kya guzri even Satyajit Rays eyes grew moist screenplay writer Shama Zaidi recalledHe also delivered one of the funniest dialogues of Hindi films in the same film As his wazir MadarudDaula Ali Naqi Khan played by Victor Banerjee silently weeps after coming from meeting the British resident where he is told the Nawab must abdicate Wajid Ali Shah comes on him silently and asks him what had happened As he keeps on weeping the ruler asks Kya huya Resident sahab ne koi ghazal to nahi suna diDespite being branded by his role in Sholay 1975 and a villainous heavy in several other Bollywood movies usually opposite Amitabh Bachchan Amjad Khan 194092 who was born on this day November 12 had much more to his oeuvre than just being Gabbar SinghSatyajit Ray had his eye on him ever since he conceived of what would become his sole Hindi film Journalistturnedscriptwriter Javed Siddiqi who had been roped in for the project wrote that when he first met Ray he found that the legendary filmmaker had made sketches of Khan in the role of the Nawab noting their uncanny resemblance Rays wife Bijaya was also impressed by Khan Recalling a time when he came to their house for dinner she in her autobiography Manik And I My Life with Satyajit Ray 2012 termed Khan a wonderful man who spoke charmingly and was very welleducated too Manik and he found many things to discuss and time just flew she wroteAnd then Gabbar Singh was not Khans sole contribution to SholayHe was tasked with liaising with the Hollywood technicians that director Ramesh Sippy had flown in for the action scenes as he was the most fluent English talker on the sets However actor Sachin Pilgaonkar who played a cameo recently revealed that he and Khan had been the directors of most of the film as Sippy concentrated only on the scenes featuring the top actorsBut Gabbar Singh and Khans other notorious roles volatile criminal Dilawar in Muqaddar ka Sikandar 1978 sinister criminal Vikram in Mr Natwarlal 1979 Damodar aka Damu of Naseeb 1981 the covetous and murderous uncle in Satte Pe Satta 1982 and many more overshadowed his forte for more positive and even comic rolesTake the wisecracking drumplaying police inspector named Amjad Khan in Qurbani the foster father of Sanjay Dutt in his debut Rocky Ranvir Singh of Laawaris the heros affluent and supportive friend Bishan in Yaarana all 1981 affable police constable Sher Singh in Love Story 1982 Vatsyayan of Kama Sutra fame in Utsav 1984 feckless prince Vishwanath of fantasy Pataal Bhairavi 1985 and helpful advocate Harish of Chameli ki Shaadi 1986 among othersSon of veteran character actor Jayant Zakariya Khan most known as Balraj Sahnis Pathan friend in Garam Coat and the Brigadier in that grim war film Haqeeqat 1964 Khan was drawn into acting from his very childhoodEven before doing theatre during his college days in Bombay he had an uncredited role as a child artiste in romantic fantasy Nazneen 1951 starring Madhubala Nasir Khan the younger brother of Dilip Kumar and his father After a minor part in Raj Kapoors Ab Dilli Dur Nahin 1957 his first adult film appearance was again an uncredited role as a gang member in Maya 1961 starring Dev Anand and then a cameo as a Pakistan Air Force officer in war thriller Hindustan ki Kasam 1973Though Javed Akhtar who had seen Khan on stage thought of him as perfect for Gabbar Singh and partner Salim Khan agreed the duo later did not appreciate his performance and even tried to get him changed Khan was furious when he learnt of this later and never worked with them againHowever in 1976 Khans career and life nearly came to a premature end when he and his wife were severely injured in a road accident on the GoaBombay highway It was Amitabh Bachchan who signed the consent form for his emergency surgery and while he recovered his health had been affected He began putting on weight leading to a fatal heart attack in 1992Vikas Datta can be contacted at vikasdiansin IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-gabbar-singh-playing-the-hapless-nawab-of-awadh-made-satyajit-ray-emotional-582333.html Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/aishwarya-rai-bachchan-clarifies-if-she-fights-with-abhishek-in-a-resurfaced-video-581367.html Mumbai Nov 8 Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who is rumoured to be living separately from her husband actor Abhishek Bachchan once spoke about how she felt that she and Abhishek were newly married for the longest time because of the incessant flow of best wishes from their social circle A resurfaced video of the actress shows her talking about her relationship with AbhishekIn the video she said Its wonderful what we share because its based on such a friendship Firstly for the longest time people would still be wishing us and what we were feeling with each other and thats what we received from the world around us We were just newly married forever which is greatWhen she was asked if Abhisheks comment of her fighting with him every day was true the actress said Thats what I mean when they say weve been together for 10 years We were normal from the beginning from the beginning Throughout the day I think we go through an entire movie It all happens really really quickly Time is precious for us so we have our little dramatics all day very quickly sicRumours are rife about Abhisheks entanglement with actress Nimrat Kaur during the shooting of their movie DasviAs per media reports Aishwarya has been living separately from her husband and his familyHowever the two are very cordial to each other whenever they meet publiclyMeanwhile Abhishek is gearing up for his upcoming movie I Want To TalkThe film is directed by the National Awardwinning director Shoojit SircarRecently the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram and shared a video in which he shared his opinion on the rising use of artificial intelligence and how it will never be at par with natural stupidity IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/aishwarya-rai-bachchan-clarifies-if-she-fights-with-abhishek-in-a-resurfaced-video-581367.html Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sushant-singh-rajput-was-murdered-somy-ali-580642.html Mumbai Nov 6 Actress and social worker Somy Ali who recently made headlines with explosive revelations about Salman Khan has now made another sensational claim this time regarding late actor Sushant Singh Rajput During her AskMeAnything session on Reddit Somy Ali addressed various queries The most striking moment came when she made a sensational claim about Sushant Singh RajputA Reddit user asked Somy Ali to reveal lesserknown facts about Bollywood querying What secrets are hidden due to fear Additionally the user inquired Whats the most disturbing aspect of the movie industrySomy Ali replied Sushant Singh Rajput did not commit suicide in fact he was murdered We still know what happened with Jiah Khan as she was pregnant and hanging from a ceiling fan and Suraj Pancholi went to Salman for advice which concluded in Jiahs deathAnother user also inquired about Sushant Singh Rajput and asked What do you think about the Sushant Singh Rajput case The way he was cornered by Bollywood is really dishearteningTo this Somy Ali responded I believe he was murdered made to appear as suicide I question why AIIMS Dr Sudhir Gupta altered his autopsy report WhyAnother Reddit user asked Somy How do you look at the current scenario of past relationships What justice are you looking at this phase of life nowTo which the actress replied Justice for SSR Jiah Khan and others is needed How about Ravindra Patil Google what happened to himFor the unversed Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found hanging in his bedroom on June 14 2020 The case was initially investigated by Mumbai Police Later it was transferred to CBI after the Supreme Courts order in August 2020 In October 2020 the AIIMS medical board mentioned Sushants case as a case of hanging and death by suicide IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sushant-singh-rajput-was-murdered-somy-ali-580642.html Wed, 06 Nov 2024 01:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/papon-jams-with-dharavi-kids-talks-about-the-relationship-between-music-and-childlike-innocence-580287.html Mumbai Nov 5 Playback singer Papon who is known for songs like Bulleya Jiyein Kyun and others visited Dharavi and performed for the kids in the area Dharavi is one of Asias largest slums and also makes up a sizeable chunk of Mumbais economyPapon engaged in an impromptu jam session with local kids and shared a glimpse of this heartwarming experience on InstagramIn the video he can be seen surrounded by enthusiastic kids each captivated by his musicWith a simple caption An evening jam with kids in Dharavi Dharavi DharaviKids and PaponwithKidsThe singer expressed the joy of connecting with young budding talent in an area rich with vibrant culture and resiliencePapon told IANS Spending the evening with these amazing kids in Dharavi was truly special Their energy and excitement reminded me of the pure joy that music brings to life Theres something magical about the relationship between music and childlike innocence its raw honest and full of wonderHe further mentioned Seeing their smiles and enthusiasm as we jammed together was incredibly moving Its moments like these that remind me why I do what I do music has the power to bridge gaps inspire and create lasting memories I left Dharavi with my heart full and deeply inspired by their spiritThe scene was filled with smiles claps and the energy that Papons music often brings to his audiencesEngaging the kids in song and rhythm Papons genuine interaction underscored the power of music to bridge gaps and inspire hopeThe singer known for his versatility and hits in multiple languages seemed in his element bringing his unique folk and contemporary beats to an appreciative crowdOn the work front Papon recently released his track Tum Yaad Aaye which reflects the power of music to evoke deep emotionThe song is a soulful journey of love and loss capturing the essence of nostalgia and longing for a past romance IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/papon-jams-with-dharavi-kids-talks-about-the-relationship-between-music-and-childlike-innocence-580287.html Tue, 05 Nov 2024 09:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/being-known-as-salmans-ex-girlfriend-is-the-biggest-curse-for-me-somy-ali-580304.html Mumbai Nov 5 Somy Ali an actress and social worker who dated Bollywood actor Salman Khan in the 90s says being known as his exgirlfriend is the biggest curse for her Speaking exclusively to IANS Somy Ali spoke about her days with Salman her tryst with Bollywood her NGO No More Tears underworld don Dawood Ibrahim etcWhen asked if her tumultuous relationship with Salman Khan had yielded any benefits such as increased recognition as even today shes often identified as Salmans exgirlfriendSomy replied It is the biggest curse for me I have done such good work in America and achieved so much still people identify me as Salmans exgirlfriendShe continued Salman Khan will be turning 59 or 60 this December still behaves like a playground or high school bully harassing others due to his insecurities He keeps telling people not to talk to meShe also discussed Manisha Koirala revealing Manisha told me that someone had informed her I had cancer I was shocked I said No what are you saying I wanted to reach out to you because we hadnt been in touch for so long In fact I had no idea about your cancerShe shared insights on her relationship with Salman Khan saying Salman has a pattern the sevenyear itch Women usually stay with him for seven years before discovering his true self Interestingly he never ends relationships the girl always walks away It takes her seven years to figure out what he truly isSomy Ali revealed she had no contact with the Indian film industry for a long time She explained Whenever I thought of Indian cinema it reminded me of Salman filling me with sadness and depression IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/being-known-as-salmans-ex-girlfriend-is-the-biggest-curse-for-me-somy-ali-580304.html Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/srk-says-patience-is-directly-proportional-to-the-number-of-kids-one-has-579630.html Mumbai Nov 3 Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan who celebrated his 59th birthday on Saturday may not have waved to his fans from his Mannat bungalow as he does a ritual on his birthday but he did attend a fan event where he spoke about his kids The actor took to the stage at the Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir hall in Mumbai and greeted his fans He also held a live AskSRK session where he was asked a lot of questions including battling selfdoubts and how he feels now that his children Aryan and Suhana Khan have entered films Suhana made her acting debut with The Archies on Netflix while Aryan Khan is gearing up for his directorial debut with an OTT series set to release next year SRK shared that he woke up late but as soon as he was up he learned that his son AbRams iPad had stopped working He shared that after fixing AbRams problem he found that Suhana was facing a wardrobe crisis and he proceeded to help her He said in jest I learned from my family that your patience is directly proportional to the number of kids you haveHe further mentioned This is the learning that I carry from my home to my work I try and fix the problems that people are facing at my shoot and at work I think patience is the one thing I have learned from my familyEarlier in the day his wife producer Gauri Khan shared a picture from the birthday celebrations of her husband Gauri took to her Instagram and shared two pictures from decades apart The first picture features Gauri SRK and their daughter Suhana and the second picture is an old image from the 2000s She wrote in the caption A memorable evening last night with friends and family happy birthday iamsrkSRK and Gauri have known each other since they were teenagers Despite many differences and a fair share of ups and downs in their relationship the two remained committed to each other The couple even briefly broke up due to SRKs possessiveness but they found a way back to each other The couple exchanged wedding vows in 1991 even before the actor achieved a massive stardom The couple has three children Aryan Suhana and AbRam IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/srk-says-patience-is-directly-proportional-to-the-number-of-kids-one-has-579630.html Sun, 03 Nov 2024 01:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-saira-banu-advised-vinod-khanna-to-not-leave-films-behind-in-search-of-spirituality-579758.html Mumbai Nov 3 Veteran actress Saira Banu who is known for sharing anecdotes from her life and about her late husband the cinema icon Dilip Kumar had once advised actor Vinod Khanna to not leave his stardom in search of spirituality At the peak of his career Vinod Khanna had become a disciple of Osho and took a break from films to follow his GuruSaira once recollected telling Vinod At that time I told him many times You are one of the brightest stars of today and everyone knows you will scale tremendous heights in your careerSaira earlier had recollected in her Instagram post as she told him You are too promising Please dont go Why are you intending to take this hiatus The entire industry was crestfallen at this move sic Vinod always ensured that we ladies on the sets had comfort levels while going home from the studio One day I sent my car back home for some important work and unexpectedly director Atmaramji finished shooting much earlier than expectedHe had a perky tiny Volkswagen and saw that my car had not arrived he then looked at all the paraphernalia of needy things I carried with me and immediately offered his car to drive me home safely I said Mera Itna Saaman Kahan Aayega Tumahari Beautiful Choti Si Gaadi Mein So he said I will wait until your car arrives Such a chivalrous man he was sicVinod Khanna was an ardent follower of Osho and even worked as a gardener at his ashramHe was called Swami Vinod Bharti by Osho and frequented Punes Osho International Meditation Resort before shifting to Rajneeshpuram in Oregon US in 1982Vinod also left his family behind in India IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-saira-banu-advised-vinod-khanna-to-not-leave-films-behind-in-search-of-spirituality-579758.html Sun, 03 Nov 2024 08:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/kavita-krishnamurthy-suresh-wadkar-reunite-for-song-from-the-sabarmati-report-579086.html Mumbai Oct 31 Playback singers Kavita Krishnamurthy and Suresh Wadkar have reunited for a song in the upcoming Vikrant Masseystarrer movie The Sabarmati Report The song titled Ram Ram marks the reunion of the veteran singers after many yearsRenowned playback singers Kavita Krishnamurthy and Suresh Wadkar have collaborated to sing a devotional song Ram Ram for The Sabarmati Report a wellplaced source told IANSEarlier the hardhitting teaser of The Sabarmati Report was unveiled to a positive response The film brings a story that sheds light on an incident in Indian history that has left a strong imprint on our minds The makers are constantly raising the bar of excitement for an audience eager to learn moreThe film also stars Raashii Khanna and Ridhi DograThe film is based on the Godhra train burning incident in 2002 In February 2002 thousands of devotees of Lord Ram known as Ramsevaks or Kar Sevaks travelled from Gujarat to Ayodhya at the behest of the Vishva Hindu Parishad to participate in a ceremony called the Purnahuti Maha YagnaOn 25 February 1700 people a mix of pilgrims boarded the Sabarmati Express which was bound for Ahmedabad On 27 February 2002 the train made a scheduled stop at Godhra where four coaches of the train were set on fire reportedly by a mob As many as 59 people including 27 women and 10 children were burned to death while 48 others were injuredPresented by Balaji Motion Pictures and produced by Shobha Kapoor Ektaa R Kapoor Amul V Mohan and Anshul Mohan under the banners of Balaji Motion Pictures and Vikir Films Production the film is directed by Dheeraj Sarnal and is set to release on November 15 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/kavita-krishnamurthy-suresh-wadkar-reunite-for-song-from-the-sabarmati-report-579086.html Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/billie-eilish-suffers-injury-after-dangerous-fall-on-stage-578530.html Los Angeles Oct 24 Singersongwriter Billie Eilish recently had a mighty fall off stage while performing in New York The singer showed an enormous bruise in the light of the injuryThe 22yearold lost her footing and crashed to the floor in Madison Square Garden reports Mirror UKFortunately the staircase on the stage was partially obscured from the audience and the lighting was low so the songstress embarrassment was somewhat sparedAs per Mirror UK after the soldout Hit Me Hard And Soft gig the Bids of a Feather star took to X sharing a snap of her leg with a huge purple bruiseCaptioning the injury she simply wrote But literally as her fans expressed their concernResponding to the post one wrote Ow that looks so painfulAnother said Thats bad Get well soon Billie While another shared Sending you all the healing vibes Billie Take care of yourselfBillies fans were over the moon earlier this year when she revealed the release date of her third studio album Hit Me Hard And SoftThe album which dropped on streaming platforms and in stores on May 17 is being followed by a comprehensive world tour this year much to the excitement of her fansThe singing sensation will be performing numerous shows globally including some standout gigs in the UK in 2025During her European and UK leg Eilish will grace Glasgows OVO Hydro for two backtoback nights before taking the stage at Londons O2 Arena six timesShell also be performing at Manchesters Coop Live and Dublins 3ArenaBillie made her debut in the music industry in 2015 with her debut single Ocean Eyes which is written and produced by her brother Finneas OConnell with whom she collaborates on music and live shows IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/billie-eilish-suffers-injury-after-dangerous-fall-on-stage-578530.html Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/hans-zimmers-dune-part-two-score-ineligible-for-oscars-578328.html Los Angeles Oct 23 Music composer Hans Zimmers score for Dune Part Two which was being considered one of the strongest contenders at the upcoming edition of the Academy Awards for Best Original Score is out of the race for the Oscars The score is not eligible for this years Oscars due to surpassing the Academys limit on preexisting music therefore it cannot be nominated in the best original score category reports VarietyDune Part Two directed by Denis Villeneuve was met with critical acclaim when it hit theatres in March Both critics and audiences lauded the films visuals storytelling and most notably the music score by Academy Awardwinning composer Hans ZimmerAs per Variety the Academys rule states that in cases such as sequels and franchises from any media the score must not use more than 20 per cent of preexisting themes and music borrowed from previous scores in the franchiseSince Zimmers composition for Dune Part Two incorporates substantial elements from his work on 2021s Dune it falls outside of the eligibility criteriaHowever Zimmers work on Dune 2 remains in contention to be recognised by other awards bodies including the Critics Choice Awards Golden Globes BAFTA and even the GrammysAdditionally Zimmers score for Steve McQueens upcoming World War II drama Blitz remains eligible providing the composer another shot at Academy recognition this year Zimmer and McQueen have previously collaborated on Widows and the Best Picture winner 12 Years a SlaveThis latest development adds Dune Part Two to the list of exceptional film scores deemed ineligible for Oscar consideration by the Academys Music BranchOther notable examples include Johann Johannssons score for Arrival Cliff Martinezs work in Drive and Clint Mansells music in Black Swan One of the most egregious examples involves composer Jonny Greenwood whose work on There Will Be Blood and The Master was also disqualified from the Oscars IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/hans-zimmers-dune-part-two-score-ineligible-for-oscars-578328.html Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/transformation-of-ektaa-kapoor-from-producing-family-oriented-to-bold-content-578184.html Mumbai Oct 22 Producer Ektaa Kapoor and her mother Shobha Kapoor have been booked under the POCSO act owing to the obscene content involving minors on the streaming platform ALTT owned by Ektaa This is not the first time the producers have had a brush with the law Earlier in 2020 an FIR was filed against Ektaa in Indore Madhya Pradesh The complaint raised allegations of insult to the army personnel in Alt Balajis XXX web seriesThe recent allegations put Ektaa under the spotlight with regard to her streaming platform and her transformation from a television producer known for family dramas to a digital producer who has recklessly leveraged the medium of streamingEktaa who is considered one of the sharpest minds in showbiz entered the industry at a very young age She interned with the advertisement and feature filmmaker Kailash Surendranath Soon after learning the ropes she obtained financing from her father Jeetendra and turned producer under her banner Balaji TelefilmsHer initial projects were failures with six of her pilot episodes being rejected The sitcom Hum Paanch brought her first success She continued to hold her fort in the new medium of television for the next five years until she struck gold with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii the two shows which forever changed the landscape of Hindi televisionDuring the late 1990s television shows were mostly weekly or fortnightly shows At the cusp of the millennium Hindi television ventured into daily soaps which signalled the boom of the television economy at the same time as the dot com bubble burstKyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii turned out to be the flagship shows of Balaji Telefilms and triggered a new wave in the medium of television that of the melodrama daily soapsOnce she established her stronghold on television Ektaa ventured into the medium of films with titles like Kyo Kii Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta with Govinda in the lead followed by Kucch To Hai and Krishna Cottage providing a bridge for the actors from television to diversify into the medium of films However the one that got her the most attention was the sleazy comedy Kyaa Kool Hai HumShe also produced a period crime drama Shootout at Lokhandwala and the highly experimental Love Sex Aur Dhokha directed by National Awardwinning filmmaker Dibakar BanerjeeIn a way Kyaa Kool Hai Hum was the origin story that would dictate what would work on ALTT 12 years later Ektaa always capitalised on a new medium with content that would set the tone and template for the road ahead IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/transformation-of-ektaa-kapoor-from-producing-family-oriented-to-bold-content-578184.html Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-kareena-told-kjo-that-she-overacted-in-one-of-k3g-scenes-577982.html Mumbai Oct 21 An old video of Bollywood multihyphenate Karan Johar is currently going viral on the internet which shows KJo talking about his BFF Kareena Kapoor Khans act in their superhit movie Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham KJo pulled Bebos leg and said that she completely overacted in one of the scenes from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie GhamThe video is from one of the episodes of the talk show Koffee With Karan from the time when Kareena and Shahid Kapoor were reportedly dating each otherKJo told Shahid on the show that Kareena wept through a funeral scene in the film She later went on to ask Karan as to which character died in the film When KJo told her that it was the character of Amitabh Bachchans mother in the scene Kareena said she thinks she overactedRecently during a comedy talk show Kareena made a huge revelation about her sister when she was asked about Karismas first Bollywood crushKareena swiftly replied I think Salman Khan which left her sister stunned and gaspingIn the episode Kareena also revealed that she was the one to confess her love for her husband Saif Ali Khan first and even pushed him to get a tattoo of her name on his forearmKarisma also shared that there have been many instances when she asked her sister to watch movies as a strong recommendation only for the latter to get disappointed on watching those films as they were downright unbearable to watchAt one point in the show actorcomedian Krushna Abhishek came dressed up as his uncle Govinda who recently suffered a bullet injury to his legWhile interacting with Krushna Abhishek Karisma shared that she used to shoot for songs with Govinda in one day to make the shot costeffective IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-kareena-told-kjo-that-she-overacted-in-one-of-k3g-scenes-577982.html Mon, 21 Oct 2024 07:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/ranveer-singh-says-no-chance-after-orry-tries-to-wear-his-sunglasses-577698.html Mumbai Oct 19 Orry aka Orhan Awatramani known for his close ties with numerous Bollywood celebrities shared an amusing video featuring Ranveer Singh asking the burning question Ye Orry karta kya hai The clip quickly captured the attention of fans as it highlighted a playful exchange between the two starsTaking to his Instagram handle Orry posted a video showing the Simmba actor cracking a joke about the frequently asked question concerning Orry While gazing at the cameras Ranveer wrapped his arm around Orrys shoulder and playfully remarked in Hindi Aksar baar humare desh mein bohot zyada log puuchhte hain do sawal Pehla Kattappa ne Baahubali ko kyu maara Aur dusra Ye Orry karta kya hai Often two questions are asked in India by many people First Why did Kattappa kill Baahubali and second What does Orry actually doWhile Ranveer was addressing the camera Orry playfully attempted to take off his sunglasses to try them on However Ranveer quickly stopped him saying No chance In the background a female voice chimed in You cant wear sunglasses with specsSharing this hilarious clip on his Instagram handle Orry wrote These are the questions that haunt usOn Friday several celebrities such as Ananya Panday Janhvi Kapoor Khushi Kapoor and Suhana Khan attended Radhika Merchants grand birthday bash Orry posted several glimpses of the party on social mediaMeanwhile Ranveer Singh is in a happy space in both his personal and professional life Last month he welcomed his first child a baby girl with his wife Deepika Padukone The couple announced the joyful news with a post on InstagramOn the work front both Ranveer and Deepika are gearing up to entertain audiences in Rohit Shettys upcoming action film Singham Again This highly anticipated movie features an impressive ensemble cast including Ajay Devgn Kareena Kapoor Akshay Kumar Tiger Shroff Arjun Kapoor and Jackie Shroff in prominent roles It is scheduled to hit theatres on November 1 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/ranveer-singh-says-no-chance-after-orry-tries-to-wear-his-sunglasses-577698.html Sat, 19 Oct 2024 09:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/the-new-teaser-of-freedom-at-midnight-unveiled-577538.html Mumbai Oct 4 The makers of the political thriller titled Freedom at Midnight have unveiled its new trailer featuring Sidhant Gupta Chirag Vohra as Mahatma Gandhi and Rajendra Chawla The 2nd teaser focused on the conflict between Mahatma Gandhi and Muhammad Ali Jinnah with others The story revolves around a noncooperation movement proposed by Mahatma Gandhi against the British governmentThe series is inspired by the acclaimed book by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins that vividly portrays the key events surrounding Indias independence in 1947In a statement Nikkhil Advani who has helmed the show said Freedom at Midnight is a powerful look at one of Indias most important moments in history The show is based on careful research and shows the emotional and political chaos of the timeIt gives a deep look at key historical figures with each character welldeveloped allowing the actors to truly step into their roles The story isnt just about politics but also explores the human experiences emotions and challenges that shaped an era and left a lasting impact on the nation He concludedEarlier actor Sidhant Gupta who will be essaying the role of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in the series shared his thoughts on his role and how it has deeply impacted his lifeSidhant said Independence for me is not just freedom but a feeling of courage We are all Independent enough to own our dreams if we choose to said Sidhant for Independence Day now holds a deeper meaningHe added After six intense months of shooting for Freedom at Midnight I visited my hometown for a muchneeded break just two weeks ago My brother had bought a swanky new car and we were out for a drive in the middle of the night On the Jammu Tawi bridge I saw this enormous Indian flag waving freely in the windI said to my brother I think Im getting emotional looking at the flag He laughed and replied I think youve been in the character for far too long I smiled to myself thinking I hope this feeling stays with me forever Sidhant concludedThe show features Sidhant Gupta Chirag Vohra Rajendra Chawla Luke McGibney Cordelia Bugeja Arif Zakaria Ira Dubey Malishka Mendonsa Rajesh Kumar KC Shankar Alistair Findlay Richard Teverson and Andrew Cullum in crucial rolesThe show has been bankrolled by Monisha Advani amp Madhu Bhojwani under the banner of Emmay Entertainment in association with StudioNext The show is helmed by Nikkhil Advani and the narrative has been crafted by Abhinandan Gupta Adwitiya Kareng Das Gundeep Kaur Divya Nidhi Sharma Revanta Sarabhai and Ethan TaylorFreedom at Midnight will be available soon on the Sony LIV streaming platform IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/the-new-teaser-of-freedom-at-midnight-unveiled-577538.html Fri, 04 Oct 2024 18:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/hina-khan-receives-a-special-heartwarming-gift-from-her-fan-army-on-her-birthday-577542.html Mumbai Oct 4 Actress Hina Khan best known for her strong portrayal in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai has shared a glimpse of the heartwarming gesture she received from her friends and fans on the joyous occasion of her 37th birthday Hina took to her Instagram account and shared a long note with a video in which Hina was seen celebrating her birthday surrounded by all the love and appreciation for the actress as shes currently fighting stage three breast cancer for which she is receiving chemotherapyIn the caption Hina wrote What a lovely surprise with a flower emoji Its been so many years of constant love fanfare and unshakeable Support I am blown away by your dedication Your support your genuine admiration every year You outdo yourselves every single time In every thick and thin in every hardship every challenge you all my HINAHOLICS have been like my Strength my Shadow My Guardians I know you have my back come what may and you have proved it over and over again and even in such a crucial phase of my lifePlz know Every single effort is noticed cherished and appreciated from the flowers personally written letters birthday cards cakes gifts and decorations to the sea of heartfelt messages encouraging me boosting my confidence acknowledging and recognizing my efforts All of it is just pure happiness priceless It means the world to me you all mean the world to me Blessed to have so much love A big thank you to my fans for all the love and warm birthday wishes with heart emoji DUA She concludedIn the video Hina is seen surprised by such a heartfelt gesture from her fans as they sent her their all love and blessing with a gentle touch of presents that include bouquets photo albums posters and a special delight of cake At the end of the video Hina showered her gratitude towards her fans for all the love and immense support for herHina is best known for her pathbreaking role as Akshara in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Hina has participated in Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 Bigg Boss 11 and Bigg Boss 14She has also been a part of the movies like Hacked Wishlist and the short film Smartphone The diva has starred in music videos like Bhasoodi Raanjhana Humko Tum Mil Gaye Patthar Wargi Baarish Ban Jaana Main Bhi Barbaad Mohabbat Hai and Barsaat Aa GayiRecently the 37yearold actress made her Punjabi film debut with Shinda Shinda No Papa alongside Gippy Grewal Shinda Grewal and Hardeep Gill IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/hina-khan-receives-a-special-heartwarming-gift-from-her-fan-army-on-her-birthday-577542.html Fri, 04 Oct 2024 18:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/the-legend-of-hanumans-new-season-debuts-on-october-25-577505.html Mumbai Oct 4 The new season of The Legend of Hanuman is all set for its premiere on October 25 2024 The official makers took it to their Instagram account and shared the announcement video for the new seasonThe makers wrote the caption Pavanputra laut ke aa rahe hai Panchmukhi avatar mein Type Jai Hanuman in the comment section HotstarSpecials TheLegendOfHanuman Season 5 streaming on October 25The new season will focus on the Panchmukhi avatar of Lord Hanuman presenting his unparalleled strength and wisdom It will be a visual treat for its viewers that will blend with a mixture of stunning visuals and a powerpacked storyline deeprooted in themes of loyalty and bravery of Lord HanumanThe Legend Of Hanuman Season 5 created by Sharad Devarajan Jeevan J Kang and Charuvi Agrawal under the banner of Graphic IndiaThe series depicts how God Mahadev incarnates as Hanuman to serve Lord Rama tracing his journey from a powerful warrior to a deity and illustrating how Hanuman became a symbol of hope in the face of darknessThe show features the voice of Sanket Mhatre Surbhi Pandey Damandeep Singh Baggan Vikrant Chaturvedi Richard Joel Sharad Kelkar Rohan Jadav Shakti Singh Sahil Vaid Vali Ahiravana Toshi Sinha Rajesh Jolly Aaditya Raj Sharma Pushkar Vijay Rohan Verma Shailendra Pandey Surendra Bhatia Vikram Kochhar Amit Deondi Ganesh Divekar Girish Sahdev and many others in supporting rolesThe first season premiered on January 29 2021 with 13 episodes Later it was renewed for a second season with 13 episodes on July 27 2021 A third season that consisted total six number of episodes was released on 12 January 2024The fourth season was announced on April 23 2024 on the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti and aired from June 5 2024 to July 11 2024The Legend of Hanuman series is currently available for streaming on the Disney Hotstar platform IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/the-legend-of-hanumans-new-season-debuts-on-october-25-577505.html Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sunny-deol-wishes-jp-dutta-on-75th-bday-time-to-take-legacy-forward-with-border-2-577350.html Mumbai Oct 3 As filmmaker JP Dutta turned 75 on Thursday Bollywood star Sunny Deol wished the director saying that the two have given Hindustan its biggest war film with Border and that it is time to take the legacy forward with Border 2 Sunny took to Instagram where he shared a string of pictures from the 1997 film The photographs featured Sunny alongside DuttaFor the caption he wrote Happy 75th Birthday JP its good to look back and be back We gave Hindustan its biggest war film with Border and now its time to take the legacy forward with Border2 Lots of Love God Bless JPDuttaSet during the IndoPakistani War of 1971 Border is based on the events of the Battle of Longewala It also stars Suniel Shetty Jackie Shroff Akshaye Khanna Sudesh Berry and Puneet Issar alongside a supporting cast including Kulbhushan Kharbanda Tabu Raakhee Pooja Bhatt and Sharbani MukherjeeOn Thursday it was announced that Suniel Shettys son Ahan has joined the cast of Border 2 which also stars Diljit Dosanjh and Varun Dhawan along with Sunny The film is directed by Anurag Singh Border 2 is presumably based on the Kargil War which occurred in 1999The conflict between the two countries was mostly limited In early 1999 Pakistani troops infiltrated the Line of Control LoC and occupied Indian territory mostly in the Kargil district India responded by launching a major military and diplomatic offensive to drive out the Pakistani infiltrators As per official data an estimated 75 per cent to 80 per cent of the intruded area and nearly all high ground was back under Indian controlBorder 2 is set for January 23 2026 and presented by Gulshan Kumar amp TSeries JP Duttas JP Films The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar Krishan Kumar JP Dutta and Nidhi Dutta and is set to land in theatres on January 23 2026 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sunny-deol-wishes-jp-dutta-on-75th-bday-time-to-take-legacy-forward-with-border-2-577350.html Thu, 03 Oct 2024 18:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/olivia-munn-shares-photo-of-herself-with-newborn-in-support-of-breast-cancer-awareness-577383.html Los Angeles Oct 3 Actress Olivia Munn has struck a perfect balance between spending time with her baby girl and raising awareness The actress recently shared a picture of herself cuddling her daughter Mii alongside a lengthy caption to honour breast cancer awareness reports People magazineThis time last year I was recovering from my fourth surgery and now Im hanging with my baby girl her caption read as she smiled at the camera while cradling Mei on her shoulderAs per People Olivia who shares her daughter and son Malcolm Hiep Mulaney 2 with husband John Mulaney 42 added Breast Cancer Awareness Month just started Last year I was diagnosed with bilateral Luminal B breast cancerThere were many people integral to saving my life but it was my OBGYN drthaisaliabadi who set me on the path to survival she continued She used the TyrerCuzick Risk Assessment Test to calculate my risk of getting breast cancer My high score led me down a road of many tests that resulted in a cancer diagnosisShe further mentioned The test is free online and takes only a few minutes To take it you can either google TyrerCuzick Test or you can go to Dr Aliabadis website SheMDorg shemdpodcast and also get action items on what to do depending on your percentage of risk To everyone who is battling or has battled cancer in whatever form I send you all my love the XMen Apocalypse star concludedThe actress announced on September 22 that she and Mulaney had welcomed their second baby together via gestational surrogate It came after she spoke to People in April about her terrifying breast cancer diagnosis the previous year following which she had four surgeries a double mastectomy and medically induced menopauseMii June Mulaney came into the world September 14 2024 the year of the dragon the mother of two wrote in her Instagram post IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/olivia-munn-shares-photo-of-herself-with-newborn-in-support-of-breast-cancer-awareness-577383.html Thu, 03 Oct 2024 21:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/10th-anniversary-celebrations-of-mahabharat-see-the-reunion-of-its-star-studded-cast-577042.html Mumbai Oct 2 The 10th anniversary of the epic television show Mahabharat was celebrated recently A special highlight of the 10thanniversary celebrations was the release of the unseen pilot episode on YouTube which provided an intimate look at the formative stages that brought the magnum opus to life The anniversary celebrations also witnessed the reunion of the original Mahabharat cast and crew In an exclusive Roundtable Discussion with Siddharth Kumar Tewary actors like Shaheer Sheikh Saurabh Raj Jain Arpit Ranka Aham Sharma Pooja Sharma Riya Deepsi Anoop Singh Thakur Rohit Bhardwaj Saurav Gurjar and Arav Chowdhary discussed their transformative journey on set and shared cherished memoriesThe conversation touched on profound themes such as duty loyalty and human relationships A special highlight of celebrations was the release of the unseen pilot episode on its YouTube channel allowing viewers to experience the early creative vision behind the production The glimpse provided an intimate look at the formative stages that helped bring magnum opus to lifeAdding to the events grandeur Swastik showcased iconic items from the show including the crowns Krishnas flute Bhimas gada and the game of chausarSiddharth Kumar Tewary the visionary behind Mahabharat said In 2009 I envisioned creating a grand spectacle that would bring the timeless tale of Mahabharat to life in a way that had never been done before After years of dedication in 2013 that dream became a reality Today as we celebrate this 10year milestone I feel a deep sense of pride and immense gratitude for the love and support we have received from audiences across the globeReleasing the pilot episode is our way of sharing the origins of this incredible journey with the world This experience has been a true blessing and I hope the legacy of Mahabharat continues to inspire future generations he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/10th-anniversary-celebrations-of-mahabharat-see-the-reunion-of-its-star-studded-cast-577042.html Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/govinda-bullet-incident-actor-shifted-to-general-ward-from-icu-recuperating-well-577201.html Mumbai Oct 2 Bollywood actor Govinda who earlier suffered a bullet injury to his leg has been shifted to the general ward from the ICU and is said to be making a speedy recovery His manager Shashi Sinha shared that the police have taken the statement of the actors daughter Tina However the actors statement is yet to be taken The cops will record the actors statement once he feels better Last evening the Mumbai Police reached the hospital and spoke to Govinda about the incident However an official statement from him is yet to be takenThe actor misfired his licensed gun while he was cleaning the closet and accidentally shot himself in the foot A part of the guns lock was said to be broken which led to the misfiringHis manager also shared that the actor will most likely be discharged from the hospital on ThursdayEarlier on Wednesday Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon paid a visit to Govinda at a hospital in the Juhu area of Mumbai Raveena didnt speak to the media and straightaway walked inside the hospital building The actors wife Sunita Ahuja had also given an update earlier on his health The actors wife spoke to the media outside the hospital and said that Govinda is recuperating wellShe told the media stationed outside the hospital in the Juhu area of Mumbai I think tomorrow or the day after tomorrow he will get discharged With everyones blessings with the blessings of all the fans he has completely recovered We are praying for him everywhereShe further mentioned He has a lot of fans everywhere We are praying for him everywhere in the temple in the dargah With everyones blessings he is completely fine I would like to say to the fans dont panic He is completely fine After a few months he will start dancing again Thank you so much IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/govinda-bullet-incident-actor-shifted-to-general-ward-from-icu-recuperating-well-577201.html Wed, 02 Oct 2024 22:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/avneet-kaur-wraps-up-the-first-schedule-of-her-international-film-love-in-vietnam-576811.html Mumbai Oct 1 Actress Avneet Kaur took to her social media account and dropped some pictures from the set as she wrapped up the first schedule of her international film Love In Vietnam Taking to Instagram Avneet who has 319 million followers on the photosharing platform shared a carousel of pictures with her cast and crew members and gave some glimpses of the beautiful VietnamShe captioned the post And its a wrap for the first schedule of LoveInVietnam with a pink heart emoji Coming to cinemas soon with clapboard emoji Im so proud to be a part of this international project and the firstever collaboration between India and Vietnam See you next year at the Cannes Film Festival with a heart emojiIn her carousel post Avneet is seen holding a clapperboard surrounded by images that showcase her lively personality as she poses against beautiful Vietnamese landscapes and shares cheerful moments with the cast and crew She looks as lovely as ever in a blue sweater with chain details paired with black pants and sneakersSoon after Avneets post surfaced online fans and her diehard admirers took to her comments section and praised the 22yearold actressA fan wrote Big Congrats to all of us We are so happy that you are part of this historic project And not only CANNES We are going to Rock the World next yearAnother one wrote From seeing you on the TV screen to seeing on you the Cannes floor is really a pride for me Im so so soooo happy for you avu didi Youre the hardworking person I aspire to be one day Lots of love and respect from my side with a red heart emojiLove In Vietnam is based on the bestseller Madonna In A Fur Coat promising a compelling narrative that will resonate with audiences The movie also stars Shantanu and Vietnamese actress Kha Ngan helmed by Rahhat Shah Kazmi and produced by Omung KumarOn the work front Avneet began her career in 2010 with Zee TVs dance show Dance India Dance Lil Masters Her acting debut came in 2012 with Life OKs Meri MaaShe then appeared in SAB TVs Tedhe Hain Par Tere Mere Hain She also participated in the celebrity dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 paired with Taare Zameen Par fame actor Darsheel SafaryShe has been a part of movies like Mardaani Chidiakhana Tiku Weds Sheru and Luv Ki Arrange Marriage IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/avneet-kaur-wraps-up-the-first-schedule-of-her-international-film-love-in-vietnam-576811.html Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/i-dont-do-any-homework-for-my-characters-pappachan-olivilanu-actor-saiju-kurup-576816.html Mumbai Oct 1 Malayalam actor Saiju Kurup best known for his commendable films like Malikappuram Janamaithri and many others shared about his upcoming web series debut Jai Mahendran In a conversation with IANS Saiju opened up about his character in the upcoming series the genres to explore in the web series and moreYou have always been a part of feature films and now you are debuting as a part of a web series Did you feel any difference between the two mediums or was it the same for youSaiju said No as actors we dont find any difference because Ive done short films Ive done movies Ive worked on two episodes of a TV serial So as actors we dont really care because for us its all the same The only difference is that the budget is very small if its a movie itll be more budget if its a web series itll be more budget like for a short film itll be a shoestring budget So in this shoestring budget we wont be able to hire big camerasBut if its a web series or a movie we can hire the latest updated version of big cameras So its all for the technicians but for us were just acting were just acting in short films and here as well So for us its all the same But the good thing is that the web series is more wide because the budget is good and we get 3 to 35 hours of content We can tell the story in such a short time he addedDid you face any challenges while playing the character of MahendranSaiju said Yeah because I dont do any homework for my characters So I never thought of doing homework and I dont have that much time to do homework because I do backtoback shoots So I did a shoot for a movie and two days later I went to Jai Mahendrans location and I started acting there But Im a director and a writers actorSo Ill do whatever he asks me to do Okay so if you take Jai Mahendrans script theres a lot of detail in the script like whats his mood in a particular scene What was his previous scene like So if a guy comes up to me and says something how will he react or if its my dialogue how will I render it So they guide us that makes an actors life very easy I dont know if its the same for everyone but for me my life was easy when the writers and directors tell me and what I do is I dont tell anyone how to do it I observe themWhether its a director or a writer when they explain the scene at that time I observe them Whats their body language How do I deliver the dialogue Otherwise what happens is if I start doing characters in every movie then youll see Saiju Kurup in every movie So how do I make Mahendran differentSo I wanted to make Mahendran different like if a writer is available at the location he can come and explain the scene So he explained it to me or if the director told me to explain the scene then he explained it to me So out of that I get a lot of things that are nonSaiju Kurup things If I did it myself then I wouldnt have included it So thats how I do it So for Jai Mahendran and all the other movies Ive done I did it very openmindedly without doing any work Like I went to the location and to go to the location you have to work but I didnt do any homework he saidWhat was one thing that you had to unlearn for the webSaiju said Theres nothing like unlearning because whatever Ive learned its all good So if I had learned something bad then I would have had to unlearn it But whatever Ive learned whether Ive tried to learn it or Ive learned it unknowingly that were all very good things and that would improve my career and improve my acting skills that Ive learned all this over the years So I havent unlearned anythingHow was your working experience with Suhasini ManiratnamSaiju said It was a lot of excitement as soon as the producer called me and told me that Ive spoken to Suhasini Chechi we call our sister Chechi thats why Im calling her Chechi So as soon as Suhasini Chechi got in I was very excited because in the late 80s I started watching movies at the same time I started watching TV So at that time one of the top heroines was Suhasini Chechi in Malayalam and Tamil So when I used to watch Malayalam movies I used to feel like shes my sister or my motherI used to feel like that So we grew up watching her movies so when I got to know that Im going to share a screen space with her I was very excited so it was a very good experience Shes a very sober and a very good sister she was also very supportive and yeah she also did a good job he saidApart from all the films that you have done which is the one that has stayed with you till this long and whySaiju said That was my first movies character in the first half I was in a negative shade as I was playing the hero in that movie In the second half I was playing Mayookham which means Surya Kiran thats what it means In Sanskrit its Surya Kiran so in the second half I was playing a positive character I feel like to find such a character in real life and because hes very close to my heart because it was my debut movie so hes close to my heartSo the experiences of that movie when I was learning the acting of the movie or about the location I was learning about the filmmaking the track the jimmy jib the crane I was learning all that So you wont get that experience because its over for the first time So thats why I feel that character is very close to my heart he saidWhat types of roles or genres are you planning to explore on the webI want to try every genre because right now in the Malayalam industry I dont have a particular image that this person is good for comedy or action or serious role I dont have that image So the filmmakers and writers are fitting me in different types of genres So by Gods grace this is happeningCan you share something about your upcoming film Anand SreebalaSaiju said Yes I can tell you about that There is a great filmmaker Vinayan sir his son Vishnu Vinay is directing the film I had a movie released 15 years ago by Malikappuram which was a huge blockbuster The writer Abhilash Pillai is also a writer of this movie I am playing a DYSP character Deputy Superintendent of PoliceThe protagonist is being played by an actor called Arjun Ashokan It is a crime thriller and you know that if you say anything about a crime thriller the suspense goes away so I wont comment on it It is going to be released very soon the movie has been made very well we are also keeping our fingers crossed Lets seeWhat made you say yes to the show Jai MahendranHe said First of all the attraction was Sony LIV because I think all the Malayalees who have the platform everyone follow it in Kerala it is very popular in South India it is everywhere and since we are talking about the Malayalam web series it is everywhere but if there is any content on the Sony LIV it will be good there is an atmosphere like this So there is a movie called Antakshari if you havent seen it do watch it It is a crime investigation thriller it is a very good movie there is a policeman who likes to play Antakshari so that is how the movie goes Keeping aside this Sony LIV is the first web series and It is a big deal to act in Sony LIVs web seriesWe are acting in the particular platforms first web series which is a big deal Rahul Rijin Nair the writer of the web series and Srikanth Mohan Rahul Rijin Nair is already a national and state awardwinning director and his first AD is Srikanth Mohan So these two people are coming for this web series I have already done a movie with them I think it was in 2017 or 2018 so I have already done itI have a lot of trust in that team and the plot of this movie the plot of Jai Mahendran the plot in one line they had already told me about it then comes the big exciting news that Sony LIV is going to stream this Wow 75 per cent of people were convinced and this team I already know them I have worked with them I have seen their other movies and there was no reason that I didnt tell them There was no reason to reject them Saiju saidWhat kind of content do you like to watch in your free timeSaiju said Basically I dont have a particular genre that I will watch a thriller movie of this genre in my free time But I watch an entertaining movie like we can give entertainment to the audience in different emotions We can make them laugh we can scare them You make a thriller movie and they will get a thrill and they will come to the edge of their seat you can entertain them like this You can entertain them by making them cry so any emotion ultimately we want to get entertainment Now I dont know how many times I have seen Andaz Apna Apna I like such moviesNow I like movies like Baazigar or Darr now I have seen Mirzapur I have seen it many times So there is no particular genre but if we get entertainment then its okay Now I have seen Animal I liked it a lot Although there is a lot of violence in it but its a movie watch it as a movie Why are you taking it to heart Its a movie its made for your entertainment watch it and get entertained otherwise you shouldnt have done this or that So it doesnt matter Saiju concludedJai Mahendran will debut on the OTT platform Sony LIV on October 11 2024 The show stars Saiju Kurup Miya George Suhasini Maniratnam Rahul Riji Nair Sidhartha Siva Suresh Krishna and Maniyanpilla Raju in pivotal rolesThe series has been produced by First Print Studios and directed by Srikanth Mohan IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/i-dont-do-any-homework-for-my-characters-pappachan-olivilanu-actor-saiju-kurup-576816.html Tue, 01 Oct 2024 07:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/priyanka-chopra-looks-back-at-younger-self-ponders-over-her-evolution-576817.html Mumbai Oct 1 Actress Priyanka Chopra took to her social media account and shared a throwback collage of herself while discussing the evolution The Aitraaz fame actress took to her Instagram posted a throwback collage of herself and penned a long caption in which she mentioned her childhood and about her younger selfShe wrote Warning Dont troll my 9yearold self So wild to think about what puberty and grooming can do to a girl On the left is me at my awkward preteen era with a Boy cut hairstyle so it wouldnt be cumbersome at school Thanks ma drmadhuakhourichopra I went from a katori cut to this so it was a win with a laughing emoji and on the right is me at 17 having just won Miss India in the year 2000 and basking in the glory of hair makeup up and wardrobe Both pictures were taken less than a decade apartShe continued As Britney Spears very articulately put it Im not a girl not yet a woman That was exactly how i felt then entering the big world of entertainment Almost 25 years later still figuring it out Though arent we all Looking back at my younger self often makes me kinder to myself todayThink about your younger self and how much she has done for you Love yourself youve gone through a lot to be where you are today with a heart on face emoji What did your younger self do for you mondaymusings Thank you to who made this sidebyside picture and sent me Priyanka concludedSoon after the Dil Dhadakne Do fame actress post surfaced online fans and celebrities took to her comments section and showered immense love for her braveryActorcomedian Sunil Grover wrote This is the best post Love it As you asked my younger self gives me lots of innocence And I want to tell that you are doing great my younger self Keep dreaming Big and biggerActress Anushka Arora wrote You are the best Priyanka so inspiring always with a heart emojiA fan wrote Every brown girl has a picture like this I swear You are so brave for posting yours IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/priyanka-chopra-looks-back-at-younger-self-ponders-over-her-evolution-576817.html Tue, 01 Oct 2024 07:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-kareena-kapoor-called-out-bollywood-for-its-male-dominance-576578.html Mumbai Sep 30 Actress Kareena Kapoor best known for her outstanding performances in Chameli and Refugee once called out the Bollywood industry for its male dominance In a throwback video when asked about her ideal role in the film Bebo said Ideal role Ideal role actually I dont have an ideal role As long as the role is good its okay because this is a maledominated industry like I did in my first film it was a very good role Id like to get meaty roles like that Id like to get meaty roles like thatKareena made her powerpacked debut in 2000 with Abhishek Bachchan who also debuted in the same film alongside Jackie Shroff and Suniel Shetty Later Kareena was praised for her breathtaking role in the action drama film that made her earn her Filmfare For Best Actor Female DebutShe later featured in several films including Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai Yaadein Asoka Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham Mujhse Dosti Karoge Jeena Sirf Merre Liye Talaash The Hunt Begins Khushi Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon and wardrama LOC KargilIn 2004 she astonished everyone after featuring in Sudhir Mishras directorial Chameli The film also featured Rahul Bose Rinke Khanna Shahil Raichand Yashpal Sharma Satyajit Sharma Pankaj Jha Kabir Sadanand Makrand Deshpande Tarun Shukla and Mahek Chahal in a special appearance role The drama film made her earned special jury recognition at the 49th Filmfare AwardsShe also earned two Critics Awards for Best Actress for her 2004 film Dev and her 2006 film Omkara In the upcoming years she received the Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress for Imtiaz Alis directorial Jab We Met and 2010 film We Are Family respectivelyOn the personal front on October 16 2012 Kapoor married actor Saif Ali Khan in a private ceremony in Bandra Mumbai Later she gave birth to their sons Taimur and Jehangir in 2016 and 2021 respectively Kareena said that despite adding Khan to her name she would continue practicing Hinduism after marriageThe Bodyguard fame actress is all set to feature in the Ajay Devgnstarrer Singham Again helmed by All The Best fame director Rohit Shetty The actiondrama also features Akshay Kumar Deepika Padukone Ranveer Singh Tiger Shroff Arjun Kapoor Jackie Shroff Dayanand Shetty and Ashutosh Rana in crucial roles IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-kareena-kapoor-called-out-bollywood-for-its-male-dominance-576578.html Mon, 30 Sep 2024 07:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/mithun-chakraborty-on-dadasaheb-phalke-award-my-life-has-never-been-very-smooth-576746.html Kolkata Sep 30 Renowned Bollywood actor Mithun Chakraborty has reacted to receiving the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award and shared insights about his early struggles Speaking to the media the Disco Dancer fame actor said Once I was in Bombay I didnt have food I slept in my car and I was so scared After such a big honor I feel I have no one and I can only say that I dedicate this award to my family and to the fans all over the world who bring joy to our countryAlmost 76 films later you can say that my life has never been very smooth I have had to fight for everything But sometimes the result comes like this and then you forget all this pain God has given life Mithun concludedVeteran actress Jayaprada who has featured in many films with the Gunda fame actor expressed her joy She said Its a moment of pride for all of us in the film fraternity because Mithun da is a mahanayak He has worked in many films across several languagesFor me its extremely special that he is receiving this honour because we are working together on two upcoming movies We have completed Rivaaz and the other film Fauji in which Im sharing the screen with Dada and Prabhas she addedMithun Chakraborty is set to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award as its 54th honoree This prestigious award was established in 1969 to honor the legacy of Dadasaheb Phalke widely regarded as the father of Indian cinema Notable previous recipients include legendary actors and actresses like Prithviraj Kapoor Vinod Khanna Raj Kapoor Shashi Kapoor Lata Mangeshkar Asha Bhosle BR Chopra and Yash Chopra Waheeda Rehman received the prestigious award in 2021On the work front Mithun Chakraborty will next feature in the Prabhasstarrer Fauji helmed by Sita Ramam fame director Hanu Raghavapudi IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/mithun-chakraborty-on-dadasaheb-phalke-award-my-life-has-never-been-very-smooth-576746.html Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/shibasish-sarkar-secures-third-term-as-president-of-the-producers-guild-of-india-576757.html Mumbai Sep 30 Renowned producer Shibasish Sarkar best known for producing films like Raman Raghav 20 and Trapped has been reelected as the President of the Producers Guild of India for a third consecutive term at the 69th Annual General Meeting AGM in Mumbai The event also witnessed many other reelections with Manish Goswami and Madhu Bhojwani as Vice Presidents with Ashim Samanta and Fazila Allana continuing as Treasurers Furthermore Aashish Singh Dipti Kotak and Ankur Garg were elected as Vice Presidents strengthening the leadership teamDuring the meeting Shibasish discussed the changing dynamics of the Media amp Entertainment industry highlighting the challenges and opportunities that content producers encounter Members also reflected on the Guilds major activities from the past year and exchanged views on the issues that should be prioritized in the upcoming yearIn the previous year Sarkar was reelected as the president of the Film Producers Guild of India for the tenure of 202324 In the issued letter while addressing Sarkar mentioned the outstanding box office success and shared his thoughts on the scenario of the Media and Entertainment industry after COVID19The letter read Shibasish Sarkar has been reelected as President of the Producers Guild of India during the associations 69th Annual General Meeting AGM held in Mumbai on September 29 He was unanimously chosen for the position by the Guilds Council of ManagementThe meeting also saw the reelection of Manish Goswami Apoorva Mehta Madhu Bhojwani and Ambika Khurana as Vice Presidents while Ashim Samanta and Fazila Allana were reelected as TreasurersIn the letter Sarkar added Although a series of box office successes this year is encouraging there are still concerns regarding certain aspects of the ecosystem and structural issues that must be addressed before we can fully move past the disruptions caused by COVID19 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/shibasish-sarkar-secures-third-term-as-president-of-the-producers-guild-of-india-576757.html Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sophie-turner-opens-up-on-playing-a-glamorous-diamond-thief-in-joan-576453.html Los Angeles Sep 29 Actress Sophie Turner makes her return to the small screen with quite a meaty role in Joan The drama is about a jewellery thief so prolific that she became known as the Godmother in Britains criminal underworld However despite her aptitude for pilfering wigs diamonds and fake accents Joan is as much a story about the lengths a mother will go to for her child played by Mia MillichampLong as it is a heist caper reports VarietyThe actress shared that it was the maternal love that she most strongly identified with when she was first approached about the projectTurner has two young daughters of her own and the mother in her connected very well with the characterAhead of the series dropping in the UK and the US she sat down to talk about the most challenging aspect of filming Joan meeting the real diamond thief who inspired the series and whether shed ever return to the Game of Thrones universeSharing her experience of meeting the real Joan she told Variety That was probably like a week before shooting started She was just phenomenal and such a force of nature She brings such life into a room I loved meeting herAs per Variety the show also explores the balance of being a mother and continuing to be a woman in her own right with her own identityWhen asked how that resonated with her the actress said It was interesting because there was talk of maybe shes just excellent at compartmentalising Maybe thats her thing And then the more I thought about it and the longer I had been a mother from the time I got the job to the time I started its kind of this I find that allowing yourself to be a 20something year old and to meet people go out work is so important in general for the childSo its all for the wellbeing of this person Im so glad that theyre gonna grow up and go Oh look Mommys gonna go out and do this and its so that she can come home and we can spend more time together at the end of the day I think its important for them to see that Im going out and seeing friends and not isolating I used to be a big isolator I had mental health struggles and now I know the importance of them seeing me curate friendships because they learn all their attachment styles from you And so of course Joans work isnt necessarily the best form of work but it all boils back down to Kelly she added IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sophie-turner-opens-up-on-playing-a-glamorous-diamond-thief-in-joan-576453.html Sun, 29 Sep 2024 09:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/lata-mangeshkar-hindi-films-enduring-female-voice-from-madhubala-to-madhuri-and-more-576382.html New Delhi Sep 28 Entering the sparkling galaxy of Hindi film music with the haunting Aayega Aanewala Mahal 1949 for ethereal Madhubala Lata Mangeshkar became the definitive voice of several generations of legendary Indian film heroines from Meena Kumari to Madhuri Dixit Nargis to Neetu Singh Padmini to Parveen Babi and Sharmila Tagore to Sridevi As the voices of singing superstars such as Noor Jahan and Suraiyya were stilled due to emigration or premature retirement and changing tastes made the likes of Shamshad Begum obsolete Lata Mangeshkar who was born on this day September 28 in what was then the princely state of Indore in 1929 in a family that made its mark in music ably filled the gap with other superlative talentTo this end she gamely surmounted what Dilip Kumar once gently mocked as the dalchawal flavour of her Urdu to achieve perfect diction in that expressive language to fashion magic in thousands of songs she rendered for a gamut of talented music composers and lyricistsLet us revisit this superlative voice of Lata Mangeshkar through the immortal songs that she sang for divas of the silver screen down the ages though this effort can be highly subjectiveDo we choose the pensive Zindagi Bhar Nahi Bhoolegi Woh Barsaat ki Raat or the daring Pyar Kiya to Darna Kya for Madhubala the soothing Ghar Aaya Mera Pardesi or the carefree Panchi Banu Mast Phiru Mast Gagan Mein for Nargis the effervescent Mere Naseeb Mein Tu Hai Ki Nahi or Ae DileNadaan for Hema MaliniLets try for a dozen other sparkling starsMeena Kumari From Mohe Bhool Gaye Sawariya to Ajeeb Dastan Hai Yeh the combination of Meena Kumari and Lata has given several unforgettable melodies and Pakeezah their defining contribution While Inhi Logon Ne to Chalte Chalte can be contenders it is the challenging Thare Rahiyo that showcases both at their bestVyjanthimala The success of Bimal Roys supernatural Madhumati owes a lot to its music be it the duet Dil Tadap Tadap Ke or the folkloric Chad Gaya Paapi Bichua but it is the soothing yet haunting Aaja Re Pardesi that stands out for this dazzling danseuseSadhana The heroine who popularised a new hairstyle had Lata Mangeshkar to thank for the songs that showcased her cinematic prowess from the classical O Sajna Barkha Bahar Aayi to the haunting Mera Saaya Saath Hoga but it is a tossup between the wistful Lag Ja Gale and haunting Naine barse rimjhim rimjhimSuchitra Sen The doeeyed Bengali actress did just a few Hindi films but their songs stand out choose between Rahen Na Rahen Hum from Mamta or Tere Bina Zindagi Se Koi Shikwa Nahi from AandhiNanda The graceful actress with her endearing eyes and expression also owes Lata Mangeshkar for the melodies that define her on the silver screen from Kis Liye Maine Pyaar Kiya to Allah Ishwar Tero Naam but it is the sensuous Yeh Samaa Yeh Samaa Hai Pyar Ka that takes the prizeWaheeda Rehman The elegant Waheeda Rehman owes a lot to Latas superlative voice from Kahin Deep Jale Kahin Dil to Rangeela Re but it is the exuberant and carefree Aaj Phir Zeene ki Tamanna Hai with that highpowered Kaaton se kheench ke yeh aanchal at the start that is the cornerstoneRekha While younger sis Asha Bhosle performed the best for Rekha in Umrao Jaan Lata Mangeshkar was not behind for the diva take your pick from O Pardesiya to Yeh Kahaan Aa Gaye Ham to Aaj Kal Paaon Zameen ParZeenat Aman The vivacious Westernised Zeenat was also well served by Asha Bhosle Dum Maaro Dam but Lata Mangeshkar wove magic for the actress in a rare deglamourised appearance in the eponymous title song of Satyam Shivam SundaramDimple Kapadia As this gifted actress ventured into some rather offbeat movies after her comeback take your pick between Yaara Seeli Sili from Lekin to Dil Hoom Hoom Kare from RudaaliMadhuri Dixit Almost four decades younger Madhuri Dixit still found Lata Mangeshkar to be her perfect voice as Didi Tera Devar Deewana shows But it is that exuberant Dil to Paagal Hai that shows Lata nearly a septuagenarian then still had an evergreen voice as besides Madhuri she sang for the even younger Karisma Kapoor tooKajol Yeh Dil Tum Bin Nahi Lagta had Lata singing for Tanuja in 1968 and over a quarter century later she was as fresh as she sang Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye for Tanujas daughter Kajol in the landmark Dilwale Dulhaniya Le JaayengePreity Zinta When you mix legends like AR Rehman and Lata it can only result in sheer enchantment and Preity Zinta proved it beyond doubt with Jiya Jale from Dil SeVikas Datta can be contacted at vikasdiansin IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/lata-mangeshkar-hindi-films-enduring-female-voice-from-madhubala-to-madhuri-and-more-576382.html Sat, 28 Sep 2024 19:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/priyamani-talks-about-jawan-2-the-highly-anticipated-sequel-576241.html Mumbai Sep 28 Actress Priyamani best known for her breathtaking performances in The Family Man franchise and Maidaan has spoken about the sequel of Jawan During a press conference at the IIFA Utsavam 2024 when a media person asked about the Shah Rukh Khanstarrer Jawan Priyamani said I dont know Sir I think Atlee Sir would be the best person to answer itThe Golimaar actress also spoke about her current shoot schedule and her upcoming projects she said I am shooting for Family Man 3 I am shooting for another web series there are some films in South India as well which I cant announce right now but I will make an announcement very soonWhile talking to the media when another person asked about her getting trolled after Family Man 2 Priyamani replied I didnt take it seriously because if there is so much troll and so much negative news that means I must have done something good I must have done something right I just take it that way We should accept it We cant accept negative as negative we have to make negative as positiveAt the event when someone asked Priyamani is being good enough for lasting acclaim in a cutthroat industry like cinema she replied For me it is being good enough is good enough for me because I am the best at what I do the love and the appreciation that I get from people all over I think that speaks volumesLater the Article 370 actress also spoke about Shah Rukh Khans return after 24 years of hosting IIFA She said I am looking forward I am waiting for his hosting everyone knows that he is the best at whatever he does I am also waiting like youShe also expressed her excitement about the Jawans first anniversary Priyamani said It feels great it just feels lovely that I was part of such a wonderful film Its a wonderful people I was really very very honoured and glad that I was part of such a wonderful film to work with Shah Rukh againThere was a fullfledged role in this the song in the previous film but I was very very happy I have to thank Atlee Atlee sir and Red Chillies and everybody for having me part of the project she concludedFurthermore Priyamani also shared about her first day on the set of Jawan The Neru actress said The very first day that we had a combination I remember there was a thing where we were shooting sequence wise we were shooting the metro sequence first so we got called by the production team saying you know sir would you like to meet all of usSo when all the 6 of us walked onto the set I was the first one to go and meet him I was the first one I remember he gave me the biggest and the warmest of the hugs and he kissed me right here head and he said thank you so much for being part of it and I havent had a bath since then I am just joking she concludedThe threeday award function will commence from September 27 to 29 in Yas Island Abu Dhabi IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/priyamani-talks-about-jawan-2-the-highly-anticipated-sequel-576241.html Sat, 28 Sep 2024 03:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/actress-ramnitu-on-performing-intimate-scenes-i-was-actually-more-scared-576245.html Mumbai Sep 28 Actress Ramnitu Chaudhary recently spoke about performing intimate sequences in Ramsay Brothers new horror show Bandh Darwaze Ke Peeche She said For me I would say the intimate scene was the toughest as it was my first such scene and I had no idea what it would be like I was actually more scared to perform the intimate scene than to stand in front of the ghost But since it was with Aarya Babbar I thank GodLater the actress expressed her gratitude towards costar Aarya Babbar and said I was lucky that he was my costar He was so cooperative and ensured that he wouldnt do anything to make me uncomfortable He took time to understand what I was not comfortable with discussed everything and made it easier for me Of course our director who is highly professional yet very respectful also understood where to draw the line she concludedRamnitu also spoke about the Ramsays and about their influence in the League of Horror She said We all know that the Ramsays introduced horror to Indian cinema and thats what makes them stand apart They have had their own audience for decades eagerly waiting for their comeback and Im glad to be part of this revivalShe also thanked the makers for giving her such a wonderful opportunity Ramnitu said As we all know how tough and timeconsuming it can be for outsiders to find their footing in the industry ALTT and similar platforms have been a great help They allow outsiders to display their talent and get the work they desire I thank God for themBandh Darwaze Ke Peeche features Ramnitu Chaudhary Aarya Babbar Sharad Gore Javed Hyder Priyanka Chaurasia Smita Dongre Ajit Pandit Altamash Khan Reeva Chaudhary Manvi Chugh Faiyyaz Khan and Tripti Berra in crucial rolesThe series has been helmed by Qaatil Haseena fame director Mayur Ramsay and written by Kshitij RoyThe series is currently streaming on the ALTT app IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/actress-ramnitu-on-performing-intimate-scenes-i-was-actually-more-scared-576245.html Sat, 28 Sep 2024 03:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/fashion-for-me-is-effortless-comfortable-and-keeping-it-real-says-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-576042.html New Delhi Sep 27 Eternal beauty Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made a splash on the global canvas when she was crowned as Miss World in 1994 and till date she exudes royalty whenever she makes an appearance For the superstar keeping it real comfortable and effortless reigns supreme when it comes to fashionTalking about how she would define her fashion Aishwarya who made the world stand still during her walk at the iconic Paris Fashion Week exclusively told IANS Well effortless I would say thats extremely important I think for it to be effortless for it to be comfortable and keep real thats whats most important for meFor Aishwarya who is not just a style icon but one of the most talented stars of Indian cinema fashion is artAsked how time has played a role in her fashion sense Aishwarya who is the Global brand spokesperson for LOreal Paris said I really look at it as art and I think its an art to be enjoyed and it can evoke all kinds of you know responses And thats what it should be And its really all about designers Most of the people that I have worked with are friends you knowTagged as one of the most beautiful women in the world Aishwarya lets fashion be the opportunity for the designers to enjoy their creativity but being comfortable is utmost important for herThere is sometimes a strong sense of me in my fashion which the world can see And then theres sometimes where its a complete flight of their creativity And I obviously go with the flowOn airport looks she said Something as simple as going to the airportWhen originally people were like Its always been about the comfort and the practicality of the moment the traffic the kids when the kid was small and at that point in time people at the airport were going like its a runway I mean thats something which I would never doAnd you know it was always about comfort and leisure And I kind of so thats why obviously thats also the natural real moment Thats the way I keep it I keep it real said the mother of oneThe 50yearold star has been associated with the beauty brand for more than two decades and described it as warm loving wonderful and syncShe said that the motto of LOreal Paris seems natural and real for her to be the voice sharing that sentiment because it was a natural fit for herShe stressed that she appreciates the celebration of the empowerment of women and their strong beliefThe actress who joins a league of global headturners such as Kylie Jenner and Eva Longoria shared that it keeps the sense of keeping it real IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/fashion-for-me-is-effortless-comfortable-and-keeping-it-real-says-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-576042.html Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/rana-on-working-with-big-b-rajinikanth-privilege-that-comes-with-bundle-of-nerves-576077.html Abu Dhabi Sep 27 Star Rana Daggubati who is gearing up to share the silver screen with cinematic legends Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth in the Tamil action drama Vettaiyan expressed his excitement calling it a thrilling privilege that also brings a rush of nerves Talking to IANS exclusively on the sidelines of IIFA Rana said Working with icons like Mr Bachchan and Rajinikanth sir is nothing short of a timeless opportunity It is a privilege that comes with a bundle of nerves but more than that it is excitingIt is a chance to learn to understand what it takes to reach the zenith of artistic excellenceWith such an amazing cast for the film which also stars Fahadh Faasil does he agree it is a perfect recipe for a blockbusterI am incredibly excited and yes the anticipation is palpable The film boasts an ensemble of immensely talented individuals and it has the potential to be something special But it is the audiences verdict that matters most I truly hope they embrace it with the same enthusiasm we have poured into making itOver the years panIndia films such as the KGF Baahubali and Pushpa franchises have not just broken records but also reshaped the boxoffice landscape giving strong competition to Hindi films Along with enchanting the Indian audiences pan India films have proved that regional storytelling can resonate on a grand scaleTalking about what makes pan India films so popular the 39yearold star said Cinema is universal were just divided by languages just the way the country is but to the audience its an emotion an excitement and a story When you tell stories that touch hearts language and region become irrelevantThe success of Baahubali Minnal Murali Hanuman and Manjummel Boys are classic examples of cinema that reverberated globally added the actor who made his Hindi film debut in 2011 with Dum Maaro DumWhy did it take so long to call Hindi and regional films simply Indian filmsRana who is hosting IIFA Utsavam said India means unity in diversity that is our strength We are able to create more and more regional power with stories to tell and only cinema that cuts across five or more states or languages should even be called Indian FilmsThe rest I think will keep identity with language as it is a simple way for audiencesThe actor says IIFA Utsavam is all about celebrating the magic of cinema and he plans to bring a blend of fun laughter and a bit of behindthescenes magic to the viewersIt is not just about handing out awards it is about sharing stories exploring the passion that makes cinema truly an incredible medium that we all love it is a dream and celebrating the brilliance of those who make it happen I want the audience to feel that they are a part of this celebration not just watching itHe calls hosting an adventureIt is all about spontaneity wit and the challenge of holding the audiences attention It keeps me on my toes I love the interaction the instant connection with the audience an exchange that brings the whole event to life IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/rana-on-working-with-big-b-rajinikanth-privilege-that-comes-with-bundle-of-nerves-576077.html Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/pooja-hegde-delights-in-a-flavourful-thali-from-south-india-575827.html Mumbai Sep 26 Actress Pooja Hegde took to her social media account and shared a glimpse of her favourite food Taking to her photosharing platform Pooja who has 274 million followers on Instagram shared a snapshot on her Instagram Stories while having a delicious South Indian thaliShe captioned the picture Food that goes straight to my soulThe food was kept on the giant banana leaf which has vada rice sambhar chutney nariyal chutney achaar and other South Indian specialtiesThe actress is currently busy with the shooting schedule of Suriyas tentatively titled film Suriya 44 helmed by Jigarthanda DoubleX fame director Karthik SubbarajAs for now the filmmaker has kept all the information under wraps and fans are expecting a big update before Suriyas other big release titled Kanguva helmed by director Siruthai Siva which is all set for a grand release on November 14 2024 on a huge panIndian levelApart from Suriya 44 she recently wrapped up Deva in which she stars alongside Shahid Kapoor and Pavail Gulati Both Shahid and Pavail will be seen essaying the roles of cops in the movieThe film is directed by acclaimed Malayalam filmmaker Rosshan Andrrews and produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur Deva is set to be released on February 14 2025Pooja will also feature in an actionthriller titled Sanki opposite Tadap fame actor Ahan Shetty helmed by director duo Yasir Jah and Adnan A ShaikhPooja who was the second runnerup at the 2010 I Am SheMiss Universe India pageant made her acting debut in 2012 with the Tamil film Mugamoodi Her first Telugu release came in 2014 with Oka Laila Kosam which featured Naga ChaitanyaShe made her Bollywood debut in 2016 with the period action film Mohenjo Daro which is written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker The film starred Hrithik Roshan in the lead and is based on the ancient Indus Valley civilisationPooja has appeared in Hindi movies like Housefull 4 Radhe Shyam Cirkus and most recently in Salman Khan starrer Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/pooja-hegde-delights-in-a-flavourful-thali-from-south-india-575827.html Thu, 26 Sep 2024 03:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/arjun-kapoor-brings-home-his-first-e-scooter-575829.html Mumbai Sep 26 Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor best known for films like Ishaqzaade and 2 States has purchased his first electric scooter A picture is getting surfaced online in which the Gunday fame actor is seen sitting on an ebike in his cool avatarIn the picture the gray colour scooter is decorated with a garland of flowers on which Arjun is seen sitting as he smiles gentlyAs per recent reports he has taken the delivery of an ebike at his residence in Vile Parle MumbaiArjun has purchased BGauss RUV 350 which is Indias first RUV Recreational Utility Vehicle full metal body scooter that costs around Rs 110135 lakhRUV is a type of vehicle designed for both recreational activities and practical everyday use which are also good for road trips and outdoor adventures that are easy to drive and parkThe pictures and videos are now doing a heavy round on social media which has also delighted his diehard admirers as the actor who has cars worth crores has done something very uniqueArjun began his career as an assistant director on Nikhil Advanis 2003 romantic drama Kal Ho Naa HoThe actor debuted in 2012 with Yash Raj Films romantic drama Ishaqzaade alongside Parineeti ChopraHe has since starred in movies like Aurangzeb Gunday 2 States Half Girlfriend Namaste England Panipat Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar Bhoot Police Ek Villain Returns and most recently The Lady KillerMeanwhile Arjun is currently gearing up for his upcoming big release Singham Again helmed by Golmaal fame director Rohit ShettyThe film features Ajay Devgn Akshay Kumar Ranveer Singh Deepika Padukone Kareena Kapoor Khan Tiger Shroff Jackie Shroff Shweta Tiwari Dayanand Shetty and Ashutosh Rana in crucial rolesThe film is all set for its grand theatrical release on the auspicious occasion of Diwali on November 1 2024 This will mark the fifth film of the Shettys Cop UniverseApart from Singham Again Arjun will also feature in a comedydrama Meri Patni Ka Remake opposite Bhumi Pednekar and Rakul Preet Singh which is helmed by Khel Khel Mein fame director Mudassar Aziz IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/arjun-kapoor-brings-home-his-first-e-scooter-575829.html Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-a-cockroach-interrupted-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-simi-garewals-chat-575837.html Mumbai Sep 26 Actress Simi Garewals talk show Rendezvous with Simi Garewal is one of the most iconic shows of India given its guest list and the nature of conversations However the show was equally fun off the cameraDuring one of the episodes of the show featuring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan a similar offcamera banter happened when Simi spotted a cockroach crawling next to AishwaryaSimi was asking a question about beauty eclipsing the woman in Aishwarya when she saw the cockroach on the set and pointed towards itAishwarya who was nonchalantly answering the question soon realised what they were dealing withHowever she didnt lose her cool or got anxious and politely asked the spot boys to help remove the cockroachThe BTS bits show Simi and Aishwarya talking about how the spot boys were absolutely stuck in their places till they had to be called twiceAs Simi did the touch up she said Men have changed in reference to spot boys being absolutely frozen and not swinging into the actionRendezvous with Simi Garewal over the years featured the whos who of the Hindi film industryOne of the famous episodes is that of veteran Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan and his wife Jaya BachchanDuring the episode Simi asked the couple whether Big B was romanticWhile Amitabh immediately said no Jaya took it as an opportunity to roast her husband on national televisionShe shared that he has never been romantic with herShe said No not with me laughing out loud Ive started trouble thereby roasting her husband involuntarily on the showHowever once she realised the fun of it she landed another punchlineBig B looked shocked and asked whether romantic means to go on knees and propose Valentines dayJaya Bachchan interrupted him and said He is very shy I dont think he maybe if he had a girlfriend hed do itAmitabh and Rekha were romantically involved once while Big B was married to Jaya IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-a-cockroach-interrupted-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-simi-garewals-chat-575837.html Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/paul-mescal-forms-new-alliances-fights-for-survival-in-new-gladiator-ii-trailer-575388.html Los Angeles Sep 24 The trailer of the upcoming Hollywood film Gladiator II was unveiled on Monday and it promises to take the audience to Ancient Rome where power revenge and honour reign supreme The trailer opens with visuals of Ancient Rome ruled by tyrannical emperors It soon throws the viewers into action with battle scenes unfoldingRoman soldiers led by General Marcus Acacius invaded and forced Lucius into slavery Lucius portrayed by Paul Mescal is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the emperors who rule Rome with an iron fistInspired by the story of Maximus as depicted in the first part of the film Lucius resolves to fight as a gladiator under the tutelage of Macrinus a power broker who opposes the rule of the young emperors Caracalla and GetaLucius is in a fight for survival and to settle the scores he forms an alliance with Denzel Washingtons Macrinus who is a Roman power playerIn one of the dialogues he says I will never be your instrument but I will have my vengeanceThe trailer gives a peek into intense gladiator battles and highvoltage drama The final moments show Lucius preparing for a showdown that will determine the future of RomeThe film also stars Joseph Quinn Fred Hechinger Lior Raz Derek Jacobi Connie Nielsen and the legendary Denzel WashingtonThe film is set to release in India on November 15 in English Hindi Tamil and Telugu in 4DX amp IMAX IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/paul-mescal-forms-new-alliances-fights-for-survival-in-new-gladiator-ii-trailer-575388.html Tue, 24 Sep 2024 02:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/courteney-cox-celebrates-30th-anniversary-of-friends-says-monica-geller-is-alive-and-well-575163.html Los Angeles Sep 23 Actress Courteney Cox who famously played the role of Monica Geller in the popular American sitcom Friends looked back on her hit TV show on its 30th anniversary During a starstudded Rock4EB event in Malibu California the actress 60 spoke about the popular sitcoms recent milestone and the last time she watched an episode reports People magazineIts just insane to me because it feels like time it goes so fast and I dont realise it Cox said when asked about the shows anniversary We used to say Oh I cant wait for this month or god it feels like forever I would never say that line anymoreAs per People Friends premiered on NBC on September 22 1994 and ran for 10 seasons through May 6 2004In the show which revolves around six friends living in New York City Cox played Monica Geller alongside Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay Matt LeBlanc as Joey Tribbiani the late Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing and David Schwimmer as Ross GellerReflecting on how her character Monica lives on in pop culture and remains one of her most defining roles Cox jokingly declared Monica is alive and well Are you kiddingDespite having fond memories of the series the actress told People that she hasnt seen an episode of the show in a little while but whenever I do come across it I cant help but watchShe added That show is incredible Every joke holds up all the characters are just so amazing and we had the best writers in the world Im lucky that it continues on through all the generations And thats very fortunateConsidering Friends lasting legacy the actress believes it would be difficult to recreate the shows original magic IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/courteney-cox-celebrates-30th-anniversary-of-friends-says-monica-geller-is-alive-and-well-575163.html Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/prem-naam-hai-mera-bollywood-bad-man-who-made-his-name-a-catchphrase-575172.html New Delhi Sep 23 His lecherous look his salacious sneer and a voice that could range from silken menace to wheedling entreaty were all he needed and no woman his sly stare fell on was safe With the depredations he committed onscreen Prem Chopra just had to say his name to establish his notoriety In Bobby 1973 where Raj Kapoor got him to play a cameo but did not reveal its exact contours Chopra was dismayed to find that he had just had one dialogue of half a dozen wordsHowever those six words Prem naam hai mera Prem Chopra as he clutched the arm of the runaway nubile heroine made him immortal in Indian films and popular culture As Chopra recalled in his firstperson biography the dialogue that I had been unhappy with had made me a brand for life Overnight it became my trademark synonymous with meOver three decades later it resurfaced in Bollywood delivered by Ranbir Kapoor in Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani Ajay Devgn in All the Best Fun Begins both 2009 and Chopra delivered it again in a flashback sequence in Golmaal 3 2010And in his heyday Chopra who turns 89 on this day September 23 once made the headlines for delaying a Delhibound train due to the same dialogueAs he recalls he was returning the Delhi from Dalhousie after shooting for Kala Sona 1975 by train when the train ticket TT inspector and the rest of the staff recognised me and must have informed the railway authorities ahead that I was on the train because when we reached the station there was a huge gathering clamouring for meThe TT requested me to come out and wave to the public When I stepped out the only thing they wanted of me was to say that one lineThe train stopped at every station till we reached Delhi and I repeated the performance at each stop The next day the headline in a Delhi newspaper read that the train from Dalhousie to Delhi had been delayed by an hour because of Prem ChopraBut Chopra who like many other starstruck youths had dreams of becoming a hero capitalising on his rakish looks fair complexion and acting experience in theatre found destiny had another pathway for himAfter his first foray into the Bombay film world fizzled out in 1955 he returned in 1960 and did become a hero in Punjabi film Chaudhary Karnail Singh 1960 but never got a big break Meanwhile on his fathers advice he looked for a job and eventually landed up as a supervisor in the Times of Indias circulation department responsible for eastern IndiaIt seemed his luck was changing when legendary director Mehboob Khan offered him a key role in his next film but it got stuck due to his illness In the meantime Chopra accepted a negative role in Woh Kaun Thi 1964 and the supernaturaltinged thrillers success sealed his fateAn angry Mehboob Khan told him that he had been impatient and would always remain a villain However a major studio chiefs aide asked Chopra if he wanted to be a popular actor make money and have a house and a car As he said yes to all three questions the actor was advised to forget his hero ambitions and remain a villainHe took the advice and flourished getting to play fast and loose or worse with Hema Malini Nutan Asha Parekh Sadhana Saira Bano Sharmila Tagore Dimple Kapadia Zeenat Aman and Rekha and others On the other hand it also meant he was thumped by every male star of his times Manoj Kumar Sunil Dutt Dilip Kumar Dev Anand Rajendra Kumar Shammi Kapoor Shashi Kapoor Dharmendra Rajesh Khanna Amitabh Bachchan Jeetendra Rajinikanth Rishi KapoorPositive roles as Raja Porus valorous younger son in SikandereAzam and intrepid revolutionary Sukhdev in Shaheed 1965 were eclipsed by the heartless lover of Kati Patang 1970 or wayward Westernised brat Omkara of Purab Aur Paschim 1970 criminal mastermind Drona in Hare Raama Hare Krishna 1971 Shambhu Singh of Kranti 1981 the scheming businessman of Trishul 1978 or Dostana 1980 moneyminded mine owner Seth Dhanraj in Kala Patthar 1979 and moreHowever sometime in the early 1990s he grew tired of getting beaten up and followed predecessors like Pran into character roles The truck driver in Bunty and Babli 2005 the grandfather in Rocket Singh 2009 and the mafia don in Agent Vinod 2012 are some examplesHaving the unique record of working with the entire Kapoor family across four generations from Prithviraj to Kareena and Ranbir and both generations of Bachchans Dutts Deols and both Khannas Rajesh and Vinod Chopra is still to bid adieu to the cameraVikas Datta can be contacted at vikasdiansin IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/prem-naam-hai-mera-bollywood-bad-man-who-made-his-name-a-catchphrase-575172.html Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-salim-khan-talked-about-big-bs-low-phase-574993.html Mumbai Sep 22 Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan of the SalimJaved duo once spoke about the rough patch in veteran Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan An archival footage shared by Lehren shows Salim deconstructing the impact of setbacks on the life of Big BHe said Im not a psychiatrist so I cant pinpoint and specifically tell what went wrong with Amitabh Bachchan Im not very close to him at the moment I once was I have done some 1415 films with him Many a time it happens that a person becomes so habitual of winning that when they lose it comes as a shockerHe further mentioned Ill give you an example if Sri Lanka wins a cricket match it comes off as a surprise that they won If West Indies loses a match that comes off as a surprise too Amitabh Bachchan became so habitual of winning that even a minor setback or a failure had a deep impact on him and he didnt take it very wellThe video appears to be from the 80s or early 90s when Big B was neckdeep in trouble In the 1980s VCR made its way to India as a technological advancement in the field of entertainment which led to a crisis in the Hindi film industry the wave took a toll on Big Bs stardom as wellThen in the mid1980s Big B got embroiled in the alleged Bofors scandal implicating Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and several other members of the Indian and Swedish governments Big B on his part has however maintained that his name was planted in the scandalLater when Big B left behind the shadow of the Bofors scandal he got drowned in huge debts when his production house Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited incurred huge losses The production house ran into debt after the failure of the 1996 edition of the Miss World beauty pageant That was the lowest point of Big B as he had more than Rs 100 crore in debt to lend to creditors It was the quizbased reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati that bailed him out of troubled watersMeanwhile Salim Khan who is the father of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was recently seen in the streaming documentary Angry Young Men along with his writing partner Javed Akhtar IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-salim-khan-talked-about-big-bs-low-phase-574993.html Sun, 22 Sep 2024 08:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/hina-khan-finds-strength-in-her-roots-dons-kashmiri-ensemble-amid-her-health-battle-575094.html Mumbai Sep 22 Actress Hina Khan who is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer is finding her strength in the culture of her native place as she puts up a brave front in her fight On Sunday the actress took to her Instagram and shared several pictures of herself dressed in a traditional Kashmiri attireThe outfit had intricate goldwork as the actress rounded up her look with statement jewellery and jootis She kept her tresses open and wavyShe wrote in the caption Kashmir A piece of my Heart I was really wanting to wear the essence of Kashmir in this new phase of my life Something really special from my Birthplace And I Loved wearing this Exquisite and Beautiful Traditional Kashmiri Attire with custom Tilla work embroidery all over it It was so overwhelmingEarlier Hina reminisced about her late fathers words and added that she dressed as a bride after ages for the grand finale of a fashion show The actress took to her Instagram where she shared a video of herself getting dressed in a red lehenga and jewellery The clip also featured her strutting the runwayShe wrote in the caption My Father always used to say Hey Daddys strong Girl Dont be a cry baby Never complain about your problems Take control of your life Stand tall and deal with it So I Stopped worrying about the outcome Just Focused on whats within my control Rest Leave it to AllahShe added He sees your efforts he hears your prayers and he knows your heart Thisss wasnt easy but I kept telling myself Keep going Hina DONT EVER STOP About last night Dressed as a Bride after ages How do I look BTW DUA IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/hina-khan-finds-strength-in-her-roots-dons-kashmiri-ensemble-amid-her-health-battle-575094.html Sun, 22 Sep 2024 18:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/chiranjeevi-enters-guinness-world-records-as-most-prolific-film-star-575122.html Hyderabad Sep 22 Tollywood superstar K Chiranjeevi has entered the Guinness Book of World Records as the most prolific film star Chiranjeevi often referred to as Megastar in film circles received the certificate from a representative of the Guinness World Records at an event here on Sunday in the presence of Bollywood superstar Amir KhanMost prolific film star in Indian Film Industrydancer is Konidela Chiranjeevi aka Mega Star India achieved on 20 September 2024 reads the certificate issued by the Guinness World RecordsChiranjeevi who has performed 24000 dance moves in 537 songs in his 156 films in his career spanning 45 years recalled that he had an interest in dancing even before he started actingChiranjeevi shared with the audience that he used to dance while hearing Telugu songs on Radio CeylonI never expected to get Guinness World Records Dance has been part of my life all these years of my film career Chiranjeevi said thanking directors producers and fans for the honourHe mentioned how the filmmakers used to give priority to songs and many times the songs used to play a key role in the success of moviesThe megastar thanked Amir Khan for accepting his invitation and said his presence made the moment special He said he would never forget this gesture of KhanSuperstar Aamir Khan said that he is a huge fan of Chiranjeevi I see him as my elder brother When Chiranjeevi Garu called me and said he wanted to invite me to this event I dont know why he asks me I told him previously many times that sir you have to only order There is no asking You have to just inform me he saidI was so happy that Chiranjeevi Garu is being given this honour and I was really thrilled to know that If you notice him in any song of his his own heart is in it and he is enjoying himself Our eyes dont move from him He is having such a great time and we are also infected with that Thats such a unique quality Khan saidMeanwhile chief ministers of both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have congratulated Chiranjeevi on receiving the honourAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu took to X to congratulate the megastar He has made an unparalleled contribution to Telugu cinema with his grace and artistry This recognition not only adds another feather to his cap but it also elevates the pride of Telugu people all over the world posted NaiduTelangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy also congratulated Chiranjeevi on receiving a Guinness World Records certificate and termed this a matter of pride for Telugu people IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/chiranjeevi-enters-guinness-world-records-as-most-prolific-film-star-575122.html Sun, 22 Sep 2024 21:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/salman-khan-says-returning-with-bigg-boss-18-is-like-coming-home-to-grand-legacy-575148.html Mumbai Sep 22 Bollywood superstar Salman Khan who is set to return as the host of the reality show Bigg Boss for its 18th season has called it a homecoming On Sunday the makers of the show unveiled a new promo showing Salman in a dapper avatarThe promo packs a mysterious twist and Salman vouches that Bigg Boss will have insight into the contestants futures which will leave contestants racing against the clockTalking about the show Salman Khan said in a statement Returning to Bigg Boss for its 18th season feels like coming home to a grand legacy weve built together over the years Each season we rewrite the definition of entertainment and this year is no exception With the theme Time ka Tandav Bigg Boss isnt just keeping an eye on the present hes peeking into the future of the housematesHe further mentioned Get ready for a thrilling journey as our housemates race against the clock with every decision rippling through the past present and future Bigg Boss dekhenge ghar walon ka kal and trust me you wont want to miss a single momentComediansinger Munawar Faruqui won the previous season of the reality show which aired on Colors TV and JioCinema The grand finale was broadcast on January 28 2024 and Munawar beat Ankita Lokhande Arun Srikanth Mashettety Mannara Chopra and Abhishek Kumar to take home the trophy a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh and a Hyundai CretaDuring the 17th season a new segment Just Chill with Arbaaz amp Sohail aired on Sunday hosted by Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan the brothers of SalmanLike the segment Bigg Bulletin with Shekhar Suman from Season 16 of the show in this segment the hosts interacted with the contestants on the events that have transpired in the particular weekBigg Boss 18 is set to premiere on October 6 at 9 pm only on Colors IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/salman-khan-says-returning-with-bigg-boss-18-is-like-coming-home-to-grand-legacy-575148.html Sun, 22 Sep 2024 23:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-anil-kapoor-prophesied-the-evolution-of-heroine-in-hindi-cinema-575149.html Mumbai Sep 22 Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor who recently hosted the third season of reality streaming show Bigg Boss OTT has always been farsighted Recently an old clip of the actor talking about the evolution of a hero or a heroine in cinema has resurfaced on social mediaLooking at the picture quality the noise and grains in the frame and the decor the video seems to be from the mid 1990sIn the video the actor said Today you can become a heroine You dont have to sing songs to be a heroine Who is a hero Anyone can be a hero today Anybody in Kargil can be a hero or his wife who is a housewife can be a heroine Anybody who is reasonably good looking can be a heroineHe further mentioned It depends on what a character does Its not about singing songs and running around trees thats a very conventional thought from the 1960s and the 1970s Today we are moving towards the 21st century these are the heroes today the real characters These are the kind of films the audience is going to appreciate not those conventional heroes from the 1970s those days are gone You have to do something unconventional to be a hero today in filmsAnils words have aged very well considering womencentric films are a genre in itselfBe it the younger crop of talents like Kriti Sanon Taapsee Pannu or the seniors like Vidya Balan or Tabu are changing the landscape of Hindi cinema with their choice of stories and charactersToday women in cinema are taking to legacy forward and bringing forth a new dawn where characters portrayed by them have become the bedrock of the stories that they choose and work in IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-anil-kapoor-prophesied-the-evolution-of-heroine-in-hindi-cinema-575149.html Sun, 22 Sep 2024 23:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/malayalam-film-industry-mourns-screen-mother-kaviyoor-ponnammas-death-574921.html Kochi Sep 21 The most popular screen mother of the Malayalam film industry Kaviyoor Ponnamma was given a teary farewell on Saturday at her house in Alwaye on Saturday The three reigning superstars Mammootty Mohanlal and Suresh Gopi came to pay their last respects while hundreds of film personalities were also present at the prayer meetingIn a career extending more than six decades and more than 700 films she played the role of a mother grandmother or motherinlaw to practically every film star in the Malayalam film industryOn Saturday her body was taken from the hospital where she passed away and brought to an auditorium where thousands paid her last respectsThe body was then taken to her house at Alwaye where she has been living for the past 15 years on the banks of Periyar riverState Industries Minister P Rajeeve represented the Kerala government The veteran actor was accorded a state funeral and the pyre was lit in the house compound itselfKnown for her characteristic big red bindi 75yearold Ponnamma was ailing for a whileStarting her acting career in Malayalam drama in the late 1950s and later graduating to films Ponnamma was the most soughtafter actress to portray the role of a mother and a grandmotherShe had played mother to legendary actors like Sathyan and Prem Nazir Mammootty Mohanlal Suresh Gopi Jayaram and numerous othersIn her long and distinguished acting career she donned the grease paint in over 700 films mostly MalayalamShe last donned the grease paint in 2022 following which agerelated illness caught up with her and the actress was mostly at homeHer husband passed away in 2011 and she had one daughter who is settled in the USFor the last few weeks she had been ill and mostly confined to a hospital bed as her condition worsenedHer scenes with superstar Mohanlal always turned out to be a smashing combination and won the hearts of many and films like Thenmavin Kombathu and Kireedom will go down as alltime hits Ponnamma and Mohanlal acted in around 50 films togetherPonnamma had won numerous awards including the Kerala state governments prestigious film awards and she was also popular in the television industry IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/malayalam-film-industry-mourns-screen-mother-kaviyoor-ponnammas-death-574921.html Sat, 21 Sep 2024 17:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/red-hot-kareena-kapoor-sizzles-on-her-pre-birthday-celebrations-574802.html Mumbai Sep 20 Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan gave fans a sneak peek into her prebirthday celebrations sharing stunning pictures of herself in an elegant offshoulder red gown The star who will be turning 44 on September 21 looked effortlessly glamorous as she got into the celebratory spirit ahead of her big day leaving fans in awe of her timeless beauty and chic styleTaking to Instagram Kareena who has 129 million followers shared a series of photos showcasing her stunning prebirthday look In the pictures the Jab We Met fame actress is seen posing gracefully in an offshoulder highslit red gown exuding glamour and confidence She rounded off the look with her signature smokey eyes and nude lips adding a bold touch with transparent red heels perfectly complementing the ensemble Kareenas style once again proves why she remains a fashion icon in the industryIn the caption she wrote Bringing in my birthdayOn the personal front Kareena is married to actor Saif Ali Khan The duo tied the knot on October 16 2012 in a private ceremony in Bandra Mumbai The couple have two sons Taimur and JehSaif is the son of former captain of the Indian national cricket team Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and actress Sharmila Tagore He has two younger sisters designer Saba Ali Khan and actress Soha Ali KhanHe was first married to actress Amrita Singh The couple have two children actress Sara Ali Khan and son Ibrahim They got separated in 2004Meanwhile on the work front Kareena was last seen in the heist comedy film Crew The movie featured Tabu and Kriti Sanon alongside Kareena in the lead roles Diljit Dosanjh and Kapil Sharma played pivotal characters in the Rajesh Krishnan directorial filmShe next has Singham Again in the pipelineOn the other hand Saif made his acting debut in 1993 with a leading role in the movie Parampara The action drama directed by Yash Chopra featured an ensemble cast of Sunil Dutt Vinod Khanna Aamir Khan Neelam Kothari Raveena Tandon Ashwini Bhave Ramya Krishna and Anupam KherHe has appeared in movies like Aashik Awara Main Khiladi Tu Anari Kachche Dhaage Hum SaathSaath Hain Kal Ho Naa Ho Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein Dil Chahta Hai LOC Kargil Omkara Parineeta Ta Ra Rum Pum Love Aaj Kal Phantom Tanhaji and Vikram VedhaThe 54yearold actor was last seen in the mythological action film AdipurushSaif next has Devara Part 1 a Telugu action drama written and directed by Koratala Siva It is produced by Yuvasudha Arts and NTR Arts The film stars N T Rama Rao Jr in the titular role alongside Janhvi Kapoor Prakash Raj and SrikanthHe also has Jewel Thief The Red Sun Chapter in the kitty IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/red-hot-kareena-kapoor-sizzles-on-her-pre-birthday-celebrations-574802.html Fri, 20 Sep 2024 22:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/genelia-deshmukh-reveals-half-secret-of-her-jawas-chutney-574806.html Mumbai Sep 20 Actress Genelia Deshmukh on Friday delighted her fans by sharing a special recipe for the traditional jawas chutney The jawas chutney is cherished in many Indian households for its rich nutritional value particularly its high content of omegathree fatty acids fibre and antioxidantsTaking to Instagram Genelia who has 143 million followers shared a video in which she can be heard saying I love Maharashtrian food I mean look what I have made Jawas I love making it because its healthy its easy but I have a secret which makes it the finest in the business Waise my husband is OG Maharastrian but he also doesnt know But he loves all my experimentsDecoding the recipe Genelia added For this recipe we use flax seeds garlic salt and many more things which I am not going to tell you because you have to guess what is my secret in the finest jawas chutneyIn the caption she wrote My jawas chutney is the finest in the business So fine that it passes through the sieve effortlessly Any guesses on whats the secret behind itOn the personal front Genelia is married to actor Riteish Deshmukh The couple tied the knot in February 2012 following Marathi traditions in a Hindu wedding ceremony They have two sons Riaan and RahylThe couple had made their acting debut with the 2003 romantic movie Tujhe Meri KasamGenelia then starred in Tamil movies like Boys Sachein Chennai Kadhal Santosh Subramaniam Uthamaputhiran and Velayudham She has also featured in Telugu films Satyam Samba Sye Naa Alludu Bommarillu Sasirekha Parinayam and OrangeThe 36yearold has been a part of Hindi movies like Masti Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na Chance Pe Dance Mister Mummy and most recently Trial PeriodShe next has Sitaare Zameen Par alongside Aamir Khan The upcoming sports drama is directed by RS Prasanna and produced by Aamir and Kiran RaoGenelia also has the Telugu movie Junior in the pipelineOn the other hand Riteish was last seen in the comedy horror film Kakuda directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and produced by Ronnie Screwvala under RSVP Movies It stars Sonakshi Sinha and Saqib Saleem in the lead rolesHe also appeared in the crime thriller film Visfot alongside Fardeen Khan Priya Bapat and Krystle DSouzaRiteish next has Raid 2 and Raja Shivaji in the kitty IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/genelia-deshmukh-reveals-half-secret-of-her-jawas-chutney-574806.html Fri, 20 Sep 2024 22:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/vijayta-pandit-shares-why-she-kumar-gaurav-didnt-become-big-stars-despite-blockbuster-debut-574343.html Mumbai Sep 19 Actresssinger Vijayta Pandit has opened up on why she and actor Kumar Gaurav didnt become big stars despite their debut movie Love Story becoming a blockbuster In Love Story she and Kumar Gaurav played starcrossed lovers and they also developed a relationship offscreen While the movie was a huge success their romance off the sets took flight which irked Kumar Gauravs father Rajendra Kumar as the latter didnt want them to be togetherVijayta Pandit told Lehren After Kumar Gaurav got married I did Mohabbat in which I was cast opposite Anil Kapoor It was a femaleoriented film the audience also appreciated my work But it was an average film in terms of the box office Definitely it wasnt even close to Love StoryShe further mentioned I did a film with Sanjay Dutt and another with Rajinikanth as well but none of them was as successful because the audience was heartbroken because of the premature ending of our reallife affairShe earlier told Lehren that she and Kumar Gaurav fell madly in love on the sets of Love Story but Rajendra Kumar was against this union and wanted a princess for his princeShe said He Kumar Gaurav was my first love He used to be a very charming boy Eventually we fell in love Rajendra Kumar guessed that we were in love and he was against it He told him You are my prince and Ill get you married to a princess someone who belongs to an affluent familyVijayta Pandit also recollected her mother telling Kumar Gaurav Bolo tum isse shaadi karogeThe actress was also briefly married to film director Sameer Malkan Kumar Gaurav went on to marry Namrata Dutt the daughter of Sunil Dutt and actress Nargis and the sister of Sanjay Dutt IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/vijayta-pandit-shares-why-she-kumar-gaurav-didnt-become-big-stars-despite-blockbuster-debut-574343.html Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/big-b-recalls-wisdom-imparted-by-shashi-kapoor-574271.html Mumbai Sep 18 Veteran Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan who was recently seen in the blockbuster movie Kalki 2898 AD has shared a social trick that he learnt from his costar Shashi Kapoor A new video shared by the makers of the quizbased reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati hosted by Big B shows the veteran actor talking to a contestant as he tells her a trick to know the names of people he doesnt recollect at social gatheringsThe senior actor said If we go somewhere and someone approaches us with a smiling face Now we know for a fact that we know this person but cant recollect their name I learnt this trick from Shashi Kapoor years ago If he saw a similar situation unfolding in front of him he would introduce himself first saying Hello Im Shashi Kapoor This would make the other person feel obliged to share their nameEarlier the veteran actor took to his blog mulled over criticism and said that it is a bed of steaming fire coal that compels people to walk over them He wrote The distance from the wellwishers gets intimate and close as the stand rolls forward gives me a better position to welcome those that stand on the mid partition of the road and often go unnoticed no that shall not happen or should never happenHe credited the wellwishers for an actors presence Yes the wellwisher is the reason for our presence they dictate our being they desire we aspire and give a reason for their presence Without them we are nobody nothing nada He said to not fear the disinterest from the audienceMeanwhile on the work front Big B will next be seen sharing the screen with Tamil megastar Rajinikanth in Vettaiyan directed by T J Gnanavel IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/big-b-recalls-wisdom-imparted-by-shashi-kapoor-574271.html Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/within-11-minutes-big-b-conveys-two-important-messages-for-the-indian-society-574090.html Mumbai Sep 17 Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan took to his social media platform and shared two important social messages for the society Taking to his photosharing platform Instagram the Kaala Patthar actor shared two video reels in a span of 11 minutesThe first video was captioned in Marathi Mee Kachra Karnaar Naahi I wont litterThe first video started as Namaskar main hoon Amitabh Bachchan Mee kachra karnaar naahi main kachra nahi karunga Dhanyawaad Hello I am Amitabh Bachchan I wont litter Thank youThe next video shared by the Aks actor was based on one of the most important social messages of Indian society which is related to the Beti Bachao campaignBig B captioned Beti bann ke aana Come as a daughterThe video starts with a baby shower of a woman in which one lady enters and says Lalla aane waala hai lalla The video later takes a shift to the narration of a womans conversation with her about to be born daughterIt starts as Koi mujhse baat karta hai toh pet mein chhupke toh nahi sunnti ho Koi mujhse kehta Hai beta hoga toh dil par toh nahi leti ho If someone talks to me dont listen to it while hiding in the stomach Someone tells me that if I have a son then dont take it to heartShe continues Dekho inn suni sunaaii baaton par mat jaana tumhe maa ne maanga hai ye mat bhool jana tum aana toh beti banke aana Look dont go by these hearsays dont forget that your mother has asked you to come as a daughterWith a background music narration continues as Tumhe paane ke liye kitni mannatein maangi hai mandir ki seedhiyaan chadhti hoon bhagwaan ko beta sunne ki aadat hai isliye baarbaar kehti hoon tumhe koi nahi chahta ab ye bahana mat banana tum aana toh beti banke aana and ends with mothers beautiful smile How much worship I have done to get you went to the stairs of a temple God has the habit of listening to a son that is why I say this to you again and again you dont make this excuse anymore come as a daughterFor the unversed Amitabh Bachchan has been the brand ambassador of several initiatives that are related to cleanliness and the birth and education of daughtersThe Sooryavansham actor was announced as the face of the City Compost campaign under the Swacch Bharat Mission in the year 2016Big B is also the brand ambassador of the governments Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiativeOn the work front the Satte Pe Satta actor was last seen in the Nag Ashwin directorial Kalki 2898 AD opposite Deepika Padukone and Prabhas The scifi thriller also featured Kamal Haasan Disha Patani Shobhana and Saswata Chatterjee in crucial roles IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/within-11-minutes-big-b-conveys-two-important-messages-for-the-indian-society-574090.html Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/anushka-sens-korean-cuisine-escapade-is-a-visual-feast-574011.html Mumbai Sep 17 Actress Anushka Sen gives another peak from her South Korea trip as she gets a taste of wonderful Korean delicacies Taking to her Instagram Anushka who has 394 million followers on the photosharing platform shared a set of pictures for her fans and gave a glimpse of her best days from Seoul KoreaThe 22yearold actress also wrote a caption Best days here my fav Seoul She added the pictures with Canadian rappersinger AP Dhillons song Losing Myself featuring GunnaIn the first picture Anushka was seen in her glamorous avatar She opted for a white black and white striped corset and paired it with matching trousers The look was onto the top with blue sneakers a black handbag and ovalshaped sunglassesIn the next picture the Baalveer actress was seen posing candidly while having the perfect set of delicacies from one of the finest restaurants in KoreaThe actress was seen having oysters with delicious spaghetti kept on a white plate She also had a healthy Poke bowl that consisted of quinoa boiled egg salmon corn cucumber avocado onion and tomatoApart from this Anushka posted many pictures of herself while exploring and enjoying her amazing time on the streets of SeoulSoon after Anushkas post surfaced online many of her admirers showered their excitement in her comments sectionA fan wrote I think you can slay in any kind of outfit it doesnt matter if its Indian or a Western You know how to flaunt your swag with your killing style sense and with your gorgeous aestheticsAnother one wrote In the realm of stars you stand apart With a glow that warms the coldest heart Your beauty pure as morning dew A heavenly sight forever trueEarlier Anushka posted a collaborative dance reel with the South Korean dancer Aiki in which the duo were seen tapping feet together on the beats of Blackpink Lisas groovy number New Woman feat RosaliaThe I Am Next star was last seen in the web series Dil Dosti Dilemma helmed by Debbie Rao and bankrolled by Jahanara Bhargava and Seema Mohapatra in a joint venture The show also featured Revathi Pillai Tanvi Azmi Shishir Sharma Mahesh Thakur Shruti Seth and Priyanshu ChatterjeeThe comedydrama series is currently streaming on Prime Video IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/anushka-sens-korean-cuisine-escapade-is-a-visual-feast-574011.html Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sunny-deol-finds-motivation-on-great-outdoors-573848.html Mumbai Sep 16 Actor Sunny Deol shared a combined glimpse as he travels to explore the beauty of nature Through his photosharing platform Sunny who has 39 million followers on Instagram posted a reel in which the actor spoke about his motivation as he witnessed the essence of travelling through various locationsThe Apne fame actor also wrote a caption My Motivation Spend as much time with Mother Earth as possible with emojis of mountains and treesAt the start of the video Sunny said Feeling good Feeling top of the world Have a great day and ended with a flying kiss for his diehard fansLater the video shows Sunny driving in his winter avatar as the actor is seen wearing a cap a brown coat and his alltime classy shades as he travels near the snowy mountain pathThe next shot shows a glimpse of the waterfall and later again the clip focuses on the winter background as Sunny eats a roll filled with delicacies Later the clip moves forward as Sunny travels to various locations simultaneously showing Mother Earths beautyThe video also featured Sunny along with his better half Pooja Deol as well In the segment Pooja is seen throwing snowballs at Sunny and they share a moment of love and joyFurthermore the reel showcased the Salaakhein fame star exploring other mesmerising locations as he completely delves into the air of such a soothing and calm phase of lifeSunny also shared many glimpses while playing with snow which signifies the actors love for the places that are located in the hilly regionsIn the final segment Sunny shared pictures with kids his father legendary actor Dharmendra a group of travellers and the flag of India which was made on the rock and ended the video while eating his favourite sweet dish JalebiSoon after Sunnys breathtaking post went viral fans and celebrities including his brother actor Bobby Deol showered their love in the comments sectionBobby commented with the numerous heart emojis on the postUdan Patola fame actor Poppy Jabbal wrote This brought my smile back with heart emojisSunny Deol is currently gearing up for his next film Border 2 which is a sequel to his 1997 film Border helmed by LOC Kargil fame director JP Dutta As for now actors Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh have been roped in for the highly anticipated sequelApart from Border 2 Sunny will also become part of Lahore 1947 alongside actress Preity Zinta The film has been bankrolled by legendary actor Aamir Khan under the banner of Aamir Khan Production which will be helmed by China Gate fame director Rajkumar Santoshi IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sunny-deol-finds-motivation-on-great-outdoors-573848.html Tue, 17 Sep 2024 01:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/anupam-kher-shares-a-note-after-he-attends-the-hindi-divas-event-573706.html Mumbai Sep 16 Veteran actor Anupam Kher shared his wonderful experience after he recently attended the Hindi Divas 2024 event that took place on September 14 and 15 respectively On Monday taking to his photosharing platform Anupam who has 74 million followers on Instagram shared a video from the event as he addressed the large gathering over thereThe Saaransh fame actor also captioned the post in Hindi as Delhi mein Hindi Divas 2024 evam chaturth Akhil Bhartiya raj bhasha sammelan mein bhaag liya Prakhyat nirdeshak aur abhineta Shri Chandra Prakash Dwivedi Ji se bhasha ke Vikas ka sashakt madhyam Bhartiya cinema vishay per Desh videsh se aaye lagbhag 7000 Hindi premiyon pratinidhiyon se batchit kiParticipated in Delhi mein Hindi Divas 2024 eve Chaturthi Akhil Bhartiya Raj language conference Renowned director and actress Shri Chandra Prakash Dwivedi who has become a powerful medium for the development of the language Bhartiya has distributed around 7000 Hindi awards from across the country and abroad for cinema subjectsSabhi se ek nivedan Kiya jitna ho sake Apne bacchon se ghar mein Hindi mein baat Karen Sabka prem mila Dhanyawad aadarniya Amit Shah ji mujhe is Bhavya aayojan mein nimantran dene ke liye Jai Ho Anupam concludedMade a request to everyone as much as possible talk to your children in Hindi at home Got everyones love Thank you very much to Amit Shah for inviting me to this grand event Jai hoFor the unversed Hindi Divas are celebrated to make people aware of its importance which became the formal language of India on September 14 1949 by the constituent assembly of IndiaPrime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru declared September as the Hindi DivasOn the work front the Kaagaz 2 actor will next feature in the political drama Emergency which is helmed by Kangana Ranaut The film is based on the Indian Emergency and stars Kangana as the former Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi The film also features Shreyas Talpade Vishak Nair Mahima Chaudhry Milind Soman and Satish Kaushik in pivotal rolesMeanwhile Anupam Kher is also gearing up for another film titled Vijay 69 helmed by Akshay Roy The storyline of the upcoming film revolves around a man who decides to compete in a triathlon contest at the age of 69 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/anupam-kher-shares-a-note-after-he-attends-the-hindi-divas-event-573706.html Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/hiten-tejwani-spreads-love-for-his-wife-gauri-pradhans-birthday-573807.html Mumbai Sep 16 Renowned actor Hiten Tejwani shared glimpses from the wonderful celebration of better half Gauri Pradhans birthday Taking to his photosharing platform Instagram the actor shared a short clip while admiring the love of her life along with their adorable daughter and son Katya and NevaanHiten also shared a heartwarming caption Happiest birthday My love my pillar my everything Tu hai toh main hoon God bless you alwaysThank youAt the start of the clip Hiten and Gauri are seen sharing a kiss of love and joy As the clip moved forward Gauri was seen looking towards the candle while cutting the cakeThe last shot featured the entire family together as they shared the unbreakable bond with laughter and joySoon after Hitens post surfaced online their diehard admirers took to their comments section and shared their heartwarming wishesA fan wrote Wishing her a very happy amp healthy bday God keep her happy with you all sending love and best wishes with heart and flower emojisAnother admirer wrote Birthday wishes to Gauri forever favorite one May it be as beautiful as youFor the unversed Hiten Tejwani and Gauri Pradhan met for the first time in Hyderabad during the shoot of a commercial Later the duo met each other on the set of StarPlus show titled Kutumb in which both appeared as a lead pair Later their onscreen chemistry became a fan favorite for the viewers which later started the phase of dating and romance between the lovebirdsOn April 29 2004 Hiten and Gauri tied the sacred knot with each other in a traditional ceremony that took place in Gauris hometown Pune Earlier in 2002 Hiten and Gauri registered the court marriage to keep their affair privateIn the year 2009 the power couple became parents to twins a son Nevaan and a daughter KatyaApart from Kutumb the couple also featured in the 2000 daily soap Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Sony SABs romantic drama Pashmina Dhaage Mohabbat Ke IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/hiten-tejwani-spreads-love-for-his-wife-gauri-pradhans-birthday-573807.html Mon, 16 Sep 2024 22:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/salman-khans-team-issues-advisory-on-us-concert-scam-573813.html Mumbai Sep 16 Bollywood actor Salman Khans team has addressed the fake news scam related to Salman Khans concert in the United States On Monday the team of Bollywoods Bhaijaan took to his photosharing platform Instagram and shared an advisory post related to the hoax update about the Wanted fame actors USA visitThe picture mentions This is to inform that neither Mr Salman Khan nor any of his affiliated companies or teams are organizing any upcoming concerts appearances in the USA in 2024They continued Any claims suggesting that Mr Khan will be performing are completely false Please do not trust any emails messages or advertisements promoting such eventsLegal action will be taken against anyone found falsely using Mr Salman Khans name for fraudulent purposes They concludedThe post was captioned as Official NoticeEarlier today Salman Khans manager Jordy Patel took to his Instagram Stories and shared a fake poster of Salmans concert to commence on October 5 at 4 PM EST in USA CaliforniaHe captioned the picture Do not buy tickets Salman Khan is not making any appearances in the US in 2024As for now Salman Khan is currently busy with the shoot schedule of his upcoming actionpacked thriller Sikandar helmed by Ghajini fame director AR Murugadoss The film will also feature Rashmika Mandanna and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roleThe film also marks the first grand collaboration of Salman with Rashmika Kajal and director AR Murugadoss and the second collaboration between Salman Khan and renowned producer Sajid Nadiadwala after their 2014 blockbuster KickSalman Khan was last seen in the 2023 actioncomedy Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan helmed by Housefull 4 fame director Farhad Samji The film also featured Pooja Hegde Raghav Juyal Venkatesh Daggubati Palak Tiwari Shehnaaz Gill Siddharth Nigam Jassie Gill Bhagyashree Jagapathi Babu Asif Sheikh and late actor Satish Kaushik in pivotal rolesThe film was bankrolled by Salman Khans mother Salma Khan under the banner of Salman Khan FilmsAs per reports Salman Khan will also make a special cameo appearance in the Varun Dhawanstarrer Baby John helmed by director Kalees The film will also feature Dasara fame actress Keerthy Suresh and Wamiqa Gabbi in the lead roles IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/salman-khans-team-issues-advisory-on-us-concert-scam-573813.html Mon, 16 Sep 2024 22:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/hiten-tejwani-makes-gauri-pradhans-birthday-a-celebration-of-their-love-story-573820.html Mumbai Sep 16 Renowned actor Hiten Tejwani shared glimpses from the wonderful celebration of better half Gauri Pradhans birthday Taking to his photosharing platform Instagram the actor shared a short clip while admiring the love of her life along with their adorable daughter and son Katya and NevaanHiten also shared a heartwarming caption Happiest birthday My love my pillar my everything Tu hai toh main hoon God bless you alwaysThank youAt the start of the clip Hiten and Gauri are seen sharing a kiss of love and joy As the clip moved forward Gauri was seen looking towards the candle while cutting the cakeThe last shot featured the entire family together as they shared the unbreakable bond with laughter and joySoon after Hitens post surfaced online their diehard admirers took to their comments section and shared their heartwarming wishesA fan wrote Wishing her a very happy amp healthy bday God keep her happy with you all sending love and best wishes with heart and flower emojisAnother admirer wrote Birthday wishes to Gauri forever favorite one May it be as beautiful as youFor the unversed Hiten Tejwani and Gauri Pradhan met for the first time in Hyderabad during the shoot of a commercial Later the duo met each other on the set of StarPlus show titled Kutumb in which both appeared as a lead pair Later their onscreen chemistry became a fan favorite for the viewers which later started the phase of dating and romance between the lovebirdsOn April 29 2004 Hiten and Gauri tied the sacred knot with each other in a traditional ceremony that took place in Gauris hometown Pune Earlier in 2002 Hiten and Gauri registered the court marriage to keep their affair privateIn the year 2009 the power couple became parents to twins a son Nevaan and a daughter KatyaApart from Kutumb the couple also featured in the 2000 daily soap Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Sony SABs romantic drama Pashmina Dhaage Mohabbat Ke IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/hiten-tejwani-makes-gauri-pradhans-birthday-a-celebration-of-their-love-story-573820.html Mon, 16 Sep 2024 23:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/jessica-gunning-wins-her-1st-primetime-emmy-for-baby-reindeer-573639.html Los Angeles Sep 16 Actress Jessica Gunning who essayed the role of Martha Scott a former lawyer with a criminal past in the psychological black comedydrama thriller miniseries Baby Reindeer has won the Primetime Emmy Award for the Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series for the show This marks her first Emmy winDuring her acceptance speech the actress said Ive tried so many times to put into words what working on Baby Reindeer meant to me and I fail every time So Im going to singBaby Reindeer is created by Richard Gadd and also stars him in the lead role of an aspiring comedian who works as a bartender in a London pubJessicas character of Martha develops an attachment with Richards character of Donny after he offers a cup of tea to her in order to cheer her up Martha begins to stalk him both in person and online Years earlier Donny is being mentored by TV writer Darrien OConnor who supplies him with drugsThe latter repeatedly sexually assaults and rapes Donny during druginduced blackouts until they break off contact In the present Donny reports Martha to the police for stalkingThe series is directed by Weronika Tofilska and Josephine Bornebusch it also stars Nava Mau and Tom GoodmanHill The show has been nominated for 11 Emmy Awards and Gunnings win marked the shows first winJessica Gunning began her stage career at the National Theatre in productions including Much Ado About Nothing and Major BarbaraOn television she gueststarred in the 2008 Doctor Who episode Partners in Crime She has also starred in Mutual Friends before she took up a recurring role as Angela in Law amp Order UK in 2009Indian viewers can watch Primetime Emmys on Lionsgate Play IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/jessica-gunning-wins-her-1st-primetime-emmy-for-baby-reindeer-573639.html Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/elizabeth-debicki-bags-primetime-emmy-for-the-best-supporting-actress-in-a-drama-573640.html Los Angeles Sep 16 Australian actress Elizabeth Debicki has clinched a Primetime Emmy Award for the Best Supporting Actress in a Drama for her role as Princess Diana in the hit streaming show The Crown This marks the first time an Australian actress has won in the category During her acceptance speech she said I didnt write anything down because Im very superstitious and now Im in a real pickle so Im going to do this quickly Peter Morgan thank you Thank you for making this show Thank you for trusting me with thisThe Crown is a historical drama television series about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II It is created and written by Peter Morgan who developed the series from his film The Queen and his stage play The Audience which also focused on Queen ElizabethThe series consists of six seasons spanning almost six decades and begins shortly before the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten in 1947 and ends with the 2005 wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker BowlesElizabeth Debicki who was born in Paris France to a Polish father and an Australian mother of Irish descent became interested in ballet early in life and trained as a dancer until deciding to switch to theatre In 2010 she completed a bachelors degree in drama at the Victorian College of the Arts of the University of Melbourne before she went on to star in several projects like The Great Gatsby Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 The Night Manager and The CrownThe 76th Primetime Emmy Awards hosted by Dan Levy Eugene Levy are being held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles CaliforniaIndian viewers can watch Primetime Emmys on Lionsgate Play IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/elizabeth-debicki-bags-primetime-emmy-for-the-best-supporting-actress-in-a-drama-573640.html Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/jeremy-allen-white-wins-second-consecutive-primetime-emmy-for-the-bear-573641.html Los Angeles Sep 16 Actor Jeremy Allen White has won his second consecutive Primetime Emmy for his role in the comedy series The Bear Jeremy clinched the trophy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series at the 76th Primetime Emmys for his role of Carmy Berzatto an awardwinning chefHe edged out Steve Martin and Martin Short of Only Murders in the Building DPharaoh WoonATai from Reservation Dogs Larry David from Curb Your Enthusiasm and Matt Berry from What We Do in the ShadowsDuring his speech Jeremy Allen White said Thank you thank you thank you so much My heart is just beating outside of its chest Thank you for choosing me I am so so so lucky Im so grateful Thank you My beautiful cast I love you forever I love to work with you and I want us to be in each others lives forever I love you so dearlyJo this show has changed my life It has instilled a faith that change is possible if you are able to reach out Youre really truly never actually alone I thank this show he addedThe Bear follows the story of a young chef Carmen Carmy Berzatto played by Jeremy He inherits his familys Italian beef sandwich shop after the suicide of his elder brother He comes home to Chicago to run it leaving behind his world of working in a Michelin star restaurant He is left to deal with his brothers unresolved debts a rundown kitchen and an unruly staff while dealing with his own pain and family traumaThe 76th Primetime Emmy Awards hosted by Dan Levy Eugene Levy were held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles CaliforniaIndian viewers can watch Primetime Emmys on Lionsgate Play IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/jeremy-allen-white-wins-second-consecutive-primetime-emmy-for-the-bear-573641.html Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/asha-parekh-shares-special-moments-from-her-aussie-escapade-573440.html Mumbai Sep 14 Veteran actress Asha Parekh who is known for Teesri Manzil Upkar Kati Patang Nadaan and others is currently holidaying in Australia The actress took to her Instagram on Saturday and uploaded a picture from her vacation The picture shows her standing against the backdrop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge during the nightShe wrote in the caption Sydney Harbour Bridge Holiday in Australia with the family Moments to cherishIn fact Asha has an Australian connection Her niece Mubina Patanwala has worked at the National Film and Sound Archive of AustraliaAsha Parekh made her acting debut as a child artist with Maa after director Bimal Roy saw her dance at a stage function She subsequently starred in Baap Beti The films failure disappointed her and even though she did a few more child roles she quit to resume her schoolingShe decided to give it another try in her teens and made her lead debut with Dil Deke Dekho 1959 and went on to establish herself as a leading actress in the 1960s and 1970s She is regarded as one of Hindi cinemas finest actresses and has worked in more than 85 films in a career spanning over four decadesShe was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1992 for her contribution to the field of cinema She was also feted with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2020Director Raj Khosla gave her a serious image by casting her in tragedienne roles in three of her favourite films Do Badan Chirag and Main Tulsi Tere Aangan KiThe actress was romantically involved with director Nasir Hussain who was already married but out of respect for both their families she couldnt marry him She remained unmarried claiming that her reputation of being unapproachable made people hesitate to ask for her hand in marriage IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/asha-parekh-shares-special-moments-from-her-aussie-escapade-573440.html Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/masaba-gupta-talks-about-her-father-sir-viv-richards-encounter-with-racism-573583.html Mumbai Sep 15 Fashion designeractress Masaba Gupta who is known for Masaba Masaba has spoken about how her father the legendary cricketer Sir Viv Richards faced racism during the peak of his career Masaba feels that racism is a societal evil that will continue to affect lives until we fight against it collectivelyShe spoke with Faye DSouza and said Now I know why my father felt so strongly about it racism for so many years Till today if you ask him hell have tears in his eyes or hell have this rage in him where he will answer with a lot of pride He grew up in the worst of times He played professional cricket at a time when the colour of your skin came in the way of your ability to move ahead in the world Its there everywhere Itll keep being spoken of until we fight for it and its only going to happen if everybody fights for itMasaba is the daughter of actress Neena Gupta and Sir Vivian Richards the latter is a former Antiguan cricketer who represented the West Indies cricket team between 1974 and 1991 He usually came to bat at number threeSir Vivian Richards is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time and has been a part of the West Indies squads which won the 1975 Cricket World Cup and 1979 Cricket World Cup and finished as runnersup in the 1983 Cricket World Cup against the Kapil Devled team IndiaMasaba also spoke about the pregnancy advice that she often gets on how to give birth to a lighter childShe said It happened to me just yesterday that somebody came up to me for some prenatal something telling me You must eat a rasgulla every day because your kid has to turn out lighter than you And then 15 days before that I was getting another prenatal massage because thats what I do and she her masseuse said to me Aap na doodh liya karo you must consume milk Saawla nahi hona chahiye nahi honi chahiye whatever your child must not turn out dusky It was said with so much innocence You have no choice what can I do Punch my masseuse No IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/masaba-gupta-talks-about-her-father-sir-viv-richards-encounter-with-racism-573583.html Sun, 15 Sep 2024 19:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/kim-kardashian-shares-message-for-parents-struggling-with-their-childrens-special-needs-573586.html Los Angeles Sep 15 Reality star Kim Kardashian has shared an encouraging message for fellow parents who are struggling with their kids learning differences The Kardashians star recently took to her social media and shared a video of her friend Lauren Sanchez who appeared on The View to talk about first childrens book The Fly Who Flew to Space as well as her struggles with dyslexia as a child reports People magazineIn the clip Sanchez who is the fiancee of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos spoke about her journey from barely being able to write due to her dyslexia to later becoming an awardwinning journalist because of the support she received from a professorAs per People in her Instagram post Kardashian wrote about being the mother of a child with dyslexia and took solace in Sanchezs storyShe wrote Im reposting this not because shes my friend and I love her But because every mom who has struggled with their kids with dyslexia or any learning difference needs to hear that it will be okaySanchez later reshared Kardashians post along with a few prayinghand emojis to thank her for her support Kardashians eldest daughter North West whom she shares with exhusband Kanye West previously revealed during a TikTok livestream that she had been diagnosed with dyslexia although Kardashian asked her not to share so much information with their fans at the timeGuys I have dyslexia North 11 said during the October 2023 live as per E NewsDo you even know what that is The reality star responded to her daughter Northie you sure are spilling the tea on here and later told her that she was going to end the live stream because you are just saying way too much I purposely dont talk about stuff that you are going throughThe Kardashians star is often candid about her and Norths relationship IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/kim-kardashian-shares-message-for-parents-struggling-with-their-childrens-special-needs-573586.html Sun, 15 Sep 2024 19:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/doordarshan-turns-65-a-rich-history-of-indias-state-broadcast-service-573587.html Mumbai Sep 15 Stateowned public television broadcaster Doordarshan completed 65 years on Sunday The channel owned by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is one of Prasar Bharatis two divisions It was established on September 15 1959 The channel used to be the onestop destination for a large chunk of the population with regard to entertainment and knowledge It became a national broadcaster in 1982Doordarshan operates 46 studios and 33 television channels including the two panIndia channels DD National and DD News It also has 17 regional satellite channels 11 state networks an international channel DD India a sports channel DD Sports DD Bharati DD Urdu as the cultural and informative channels and an agricultural channelIt has also been the network that broadcasts the Indian epics Mahabharat and Ramayan which gained a significant fan following and continue to be one of the most loved shows showcasing the mythology of IndiaThe broadcaster reached its peak in the 1980s owing to the success of Mahabharat and Ramayan However with the Indian economy opening up with the new economic policy of 1991 with the exposure to the global market many private channels entered India airing fiction and nonfiction shows with mostly urban settings These shows carrying the aspirations of big cities also appealed to the people in small towns and tier 2 or tier 3 citiesSoon Doordarshans popularity started plummeting This was further accentuated by the rising popularity of news channels which would present news in an entertaining way building on sensationalism which took peoples attention away from Doordarshans straightforward way of presenting the news without any colourHowever its not like Doordarshan has been untouched by criticism During the Emergency the broadcaster was used to disseminate government propaganda During Operation Blue Star in 1984 in Amritsar only government sources were used to report the story IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/doordarshan-turns-65-a-rich-history-of-indias-state-broadcast-service-573587.html Sun, 15 Sep 2024 19:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/akshay-kumar-twinkle-khanna-wish-their-son-aarav-on-his-birthday-573602.html Mumbai Sep 15 Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar who was recently seen in the theatrical movie Khel Khel Mein and his wife Twinkle Khanna are celebrating their son Aaravs birthday on Sunday The couple took to their Instagram in separate posts and sent their best wishes to Aarav on his special dayAkshay shared a picture from their safari outing on his Instagram to wish his son The picture shows Akshay Twinkle and Aarav inside a safari vehicle as Twinkle looks at the camera through binocularsThe actor wrote in the caption Happy Birthday Aarav Watching you grow into the kind and loving person you are fills my heart with pride every single day Words cant do justice to how much joy you bring into my life May this year bring you as much happiness as you give to everyone around you Love you alwaysTwinkle being a writer was more elaborate in her post as she shared how despite leaving home for studies Aarav still lives in their hearts diametrically opposite to what she thought would happen once he goes abroadShe wrote Happy birthday Aarav When I used to listen to you repeatedly tell me how much you were looking forward to your independence I would feel that when you finally leave my home and step into your own my lights will go off automatically and my world will be filled with a bleak darkness When you would return for a visit I would light numerous diyas and pretend that this was not a permanent power failure we were just celebrating Diwali But I didnt realise then that someone who lives in your heart never leaves even when they change their longitude My world lights up with every phone call every message even if its about dirty laundryAkshay had once shared that like him Aarav also left his home at quite a tender age and is studying at a university in London IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/akshay-kumar-twinkle-khanna-wish-their-son-aarav-on-his-birthday-573602.html Sun, 15 Sep 2024 21:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/triptii-dimri-shares-reels-living-her-retro-dream-from-1960s-573407.html Mumbai Sep 14 Actress Triptii Dimri who is awaiting the release of her upcoming movie Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video is feeling retro On Saturday the actress took to her Instagram and shared a Reel in which she can be seen effortlessly pulling off the retro look Her look is from the trailer launch of Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video in which she can be seen donning a ferncoloured saree with a floral pattern She rounded up her look with a matching scarf bangles and a pair of statement glassesIn the video she was asked if she is living her dream of being in your 60s the actress responded by saying ImBollywood actresses like Sadhna and Asha Parekh popularised this look in the 60s The hairdo has a signature puff with long sideburnsMeanwhile Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video which also stars Rajkummar Rao Mallika Sherawat Vijay Raaz and Mukesh Tiwari follows the story of a couple who decide to film their first night as a souvenir It all seems fine until the CD in which they stored their video gets stolen along with the CD playerChaos ensues as the cops are called to search for the missing CD player and others When the cops fail to find the missing CD the family of Rajkummar Rao gets a call asking for ransom in exchange for the CD The film has been mainly shot in Rishikesh and was wrapped in April 2024 It is directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa who is known for the Ayushmann Khurranastarrer Dream Girl and its followup Dream Girl 2 This is Triptiis 2nd film after the Ranbir Kapoorstarrer Animal Earlier her Bad Newz emerged as a hit and now Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video looks set to bring her a hattrickProduced under TSeries Balaji Motion Pictures Wakaoo Films and Kathavachak Films Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video is scheduled for a theatrical release on October 11 2024The actress recently also signed another film opposite Shahid Kapoor The yettobetitled film will be directed by Vishal Bhardwaj IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/triptii-dimri-shares-reels-living-her-retro-dream-from-1960s-573407.html Sat, 14 Sep 2024 20:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/shrenu-parekh-hubby-akshay-mhatre-display-their-friday-lunch-delights-573163.html Mumbai Sep 13 Ishqbaaz fame actor Shrenu Parikh shared a wonderful collage with her better half Akshay Mhatre as they were hosted by renowned chef Umesh Ardak On Friday evening Shrenu took to her photosharing platform and shared a collage of pictures featuring delicious meals along with her husband Akshay and chef UmeshShrenu also captioned their wonderful day and while mentioning Umeshs Instagram handle wrote Thanks for making us taste your specialties She also posted a sticker which can be read as Friyay along with Khushiyan By Hilton which signifies the joy and happiness of Shrenu For the unversed Umesh Ardak is the leading chef at Hilton Mumbai International Airport Shrenu made her career debut with a cameo appearance as Roopa in Star Plus television show Zindgi Ka Har Rang Gulaal in the year 2010 In the year 2011 she took on as a lead actress in the Colors TV series titled HavanShrenu rose to fame after featuring in the reboot version of Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon Ek Baar Phir in the year 2013 and then in the drama series titled IshqbaazIn the year 2021 Shrenu Parikh made her web series debut in a political thriller titled Kshadyantra Later she took on another captivating role in the 2022 psychological thriller series Damaged 2 opposite Aamna Sharif In the same year Shrenu also became part of the horrorthriller podcast titled Chakia Ki Daayan as wellIn the year 2023 Parikh married her costar from Ghar Ek Mandir Kripa Agrasen Maharaj Ki Akshay Mhatre in the presence of their families and friends in Vadodara GujaratLater Parikh gained another feather in her cap after featuring in a film titled Family Politics of Blood and in Zee TVs drama series Maitree alongside Zaan Khan and Samarth Jurel IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/shrenu-parekh-hubby-akshay-mhatre-display-their-friday-lunch-delights-573163.html Sat, 14 Sep 2024 00:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-papa-kehte-hain-actress-mayoori-kango-openly-spoke-out-against-glass-ceiling-for-women-in-cinema-573181.html Mumbai Sep 14 Former actress Mayoori Kango who rose to fame with Mahesh Bhatts 1996 directorial Papa Kahte Hai had earlier spoken about the issues that actresses face in the industry In the throwback video Mayoori was seen interacting with renowned media company Lehren RetroIn the shared clip when the host asked Mayoori if an actress is paired up with actors like Shah Rukh Khan or Hrithik Roshan the career often changes after that how does that happenMayoori took a small pause and said Because Indian films are sadly mans maiden which is a mans game because that is the way how society functions How much you want to deny it it is the mans worldShe continued So the more successful the man is better it is to be paired with him because it isnt bragging because the heroine doesnt sell her territory but a man does so the more successful the hero is and if you are paired with him then it is considered that success is supposed to ruboff when you are somewhere I guessShe made her acting debut with Saeed Akhtar Mirzas directorial Naseem Apart from Mayoori the film also featured renowned Urdu poet Kaifi Azmi Kay Kay Menon Kulbhushan Kharbanda late Surekha Sikri and Makrand Deshpande in pivotal rolesMeanwhile Mayoori impressed filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt with her captivating role in Naseem and later she got the lead role in his pathbreaking film titled Papa Kahte Hai which also featured veteran actors like Anupam Kher Tiku Talsania Alok Nath and Jugal HansrajAfter this Mayoori featured in many critically acclaimed films like Betaabi Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet Badal Jung Shikari and Telugu film VamsiShe also left a huge benchmark on the television industry as well as she was featured in many iconic daily soaps such as Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat Karishma Kkusum Rangoli Thoda Gham Thodi Khushi and many othersFor the unversed Mayoori joined Google India in the year 2019 as an India industry head IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-papa-kehte-hain-actress-mayoori-kango-openly-spoke-out-against-glass-ceiling-for-women-in-cinema-573181.html Sat, 14 Sep 2024 07:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/khushi-kapoors-lassi-expression-is-pure-delight-572864.html Mumbai Sep 13 Actress Khushi Kapoor who made her debut with streaming movie The Archies has given a glimpse of her downtime The actress recently took to her Instagram and shared several pictures of herself as she unwinded In one of the pictures she can be seen making a funny and delightful facial expression while enjoying lassi in a kulhadThe actress had earlier shared several pictures with her pet dogs The pictures show her pets roaming around a house Khushi who is the sister of Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor was seen essaying the role of Betty Cooper in The Archies in which she starred alongside Agastya Nanda Suhana Khan Vedang Raina Mihir Ahuja Aditi Dot Saigal and Yuvraj MendaThe film is a liveaction adaptation of The Archies a fictional rock band who appeared in the 1960s animated cartoon The Archie Show The film directed by Zoya Akhtar was a critical and commercial disaster Meanwhile Khushi will be next seen opposite Junaid Khan the son of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan in an upcoming untitled film The film is being directed by Advait Chandan of Secret Superstar fame and is an adaptation of hit Tamil romantic comedy movie Love TodayShe also has Naadaniyaan in the pipeline in which she will be seen alongside Saif Ali Khans eldest son Ibrahim Ali Khan IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/khushi-kapoors-lassi-expression-is-pure-delight-572864.html Fri, 13 Sep 2024 07:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/kaia-gerber-pays-homage-to-her-mother-cindy-crawford-with-red-carpet-look-573126.html Los Angeles Sep 13 Hollywoods renowned actormodel Kaia Gerber has taken the motherdaughter bond to the next level as she donned the same attire just as her mother actormodel Cindy Crawford had in the 1993 Academy Awards At the premiere of her upcoming horror comedy film titled Shell Kaia paid a beautiful tribute to her mother as she donned a white bodycon maxi dress at the 2024 Toronto International Film FestivalIn the picture shared by the popular magazine Vogue Kaia was seen on the red carpet while posing for the cameras On the other hand another picture was added as a cherry on top in which Actorcouple Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford were seen smiling for the memorable moments in which Cindy donned the same attire just like her beloved daughterCindy Crawford is one of the most renowned names from the era of 1980s and 1990s as she was one of the popular supermodels known for her fascinating presence on different magazine covers as well as in the fashion industry Cindy was also featured in many Hollywood films like Fair Game 54 Beautopia and The Simian Line She also hosted the renowned 1989 television program titled MTV House of Styles which focuses on the unmatchable craze of American supermodelsKaia Gerber made her fascinating debut in the year 2017 at the Fashion Week Later Gerbers journey as a model added an achievement in her life as she became Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards in 2018 Currently Kaia Gerber is dating Elvis fame star Austin Butler after parting ways with Euphoria fame actor Jacob Elordi in the year 2021Kaias upcoming horror drama Shell is helmed by The Handmaids Tale fame director Max Minghella The film also features Elisabeth Moss Kate Hudson Amy Landecker Peri Gilpin Dustin Milligan and Elizabeth Berkley in pivotal roles IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/kaia-gerber-pays-homage-to-her-mother-cindy-crawford-with-red-carpet-look-573126.html Fri, 13 Sep 2024 21:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/nia-sharma-celebrates-her-14-remarkable-years-in-television-industry-573155.html Mumbai Sep 13 Actress Nia Sharma has shared a wonderful set of pictures as she successfully embarked on her 14year journey in the Television industry The 33yearold actress took to her photosharing application and shared some pictures from her wonderful celebration of joy In the first picture Nia was seen holding a special cake on which a picture of Nia was posted mentioning 14 Years of Nia SharmaIn the background the room was wonderfully decorated to honour Nias legacyLater she posted some candid shots of her and a video in which she was surprised after seeing the room full of joy and happinessIn other clips Nia was seen cutting the cake and blowing off the candle while bursting the party popperNia also captioned her memorable day that read Marking the 14th year In my field Has been nothing but awesome Forever grateful for all the good things and the bad ones too embraced it all with grace and dignityFought it all won it all loved it allNia continued And forever indebted to the well wishers who do such awesome things and make my presence felt Virginiaaaa noor siti Forum this is everything Thanks you for the bottom of my heartNia concluded her post and wrote PS Talk to me with respect I am a senior now with a smiley face emojiNia Sharma made her debut in the television industry with the 2010 show KaaliEk Agnipariksha Later she got her biggest break in Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai alongside many renowned actors from the industryCurrently Nia is busy with her ongoing show titled Suhagan Chudail which is currently streaming on Jio Cinemas and Colors Tv The show also features Deb Chandrima Singha Roy Zayn Ibad Khan Aradhana Sharma Apara Mehta Sachin Khurana Aman Deep Garg and Jyoti Mukerji The first episode of Suhagan Chudail was aired on May 27 2024 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/nia-sharma-celebrates-her-14-remarkable-years-in-television-industry-573155.html Fri, 13 Sep 2024 23:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/malaikas-fathers-surname-fuels-intrigue-among-online-users-572568.html Mumbai Sep 11 Actress Malaika Arora shared a statement after her father Anil Kuldip Mehtas demise on Wednesday While earlier media reports cited his name as Anil Arora the actresss official statement and the name of her father that she used has left the netizens confused Taking to her Instagram Malaika shared a note in which she said that the family is still in shock and requested privacy in these testing times However as soon as the actress put up the post Internet users in the comments section wondered about the last name of her fatherOne Internet user wrote How come her last name is Arora and her fathers last name is MehtaAnother wrote Is he her stepfatherSome users also pointed out the difference in the ages of Malaika and Anil as the latter is only 12 years older than herA user wrote Fathers age is just 12 years more than her How Other users didnt take this comment lightly One replied to the comment saying Hes her stepfatherA close source told IANS that he was indeed her stepfatherAnil Mehta fell from the 6th floor of his residence in the Ayesha Manor building in the Bandra area of Mumbai at around 900 am on Wednesday while the actress was on her way to Pune for an eventMalaika was born in Thane Maharashtra Her parents got divorced when she was 11 years old and she moved to Chembur with her mother and sister Amrita Arora Her mother Joyce Polycarp is a Malayali Christian and her father Anil Arora was a Punjabi who worked in the Indian Merchant NavyReportedly Joyce Polycarp the mother of Malaika and Amrita Arora has shared the details about the tragic incident involving her exhusband Anil Arora with the cops in the Mumbai Police Joyce was in the house when the unfortunate incident took place As per media reports on the morning of the incident she noticed Anils slippers in the living room which led her to search for him on the balconyWhen she didnt find him on the balcony she leaned over the balcony railing and looked below This was when she realised something was terribly wrong As per reports Anil had called both his daughters saying Im tired before he allegedly fell off the balcony IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/malaikas-fathers-surname-fuels-intrigue-among-online-users-572568.html Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/amitabh-bachchan-updates-hindi-dictionary-with-new-word-cheelgadi-572830.html Mumbai Sep 12 Megastar Amitabh Bachchan who is currently seen as the host of the quiz reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati season 6 has updated the word aeroplane in Hindi as cheelgadi In the latest promo of the knowledgebased show Big B was seen interacting with a contestant on a hot seat while responding to her fatherThe makers took to their Instagram account and shared a promo in which Amitabh says Aaj jo aapne ek shabd banaya hai na aeroplane ke liye cheelgadi ye ab definite ho gaya hai isko hum daal denge dictionary mein kyunki humne pehle kabhi nahi suna kisi ke muuh se ki aeroplane ko cheelgadi itna khubsurat varnan kiya hai inhone Today you have coined the word cheelgaadi for aeroplane it has now become definite and we will put it in the dictionary because we have never heard before that anyone has described cheelgaadi as beautiful as an aeroplaneThe post is captioned as Amit ji ko mila unka new favourite wordOn the work front Big B was featured in Nag Ashwins directorial Kalki 2898 AD as the immortal Ashwatthama The scifi thriller also featured Prabhas Deepika Padukone Kamal Haasan Disha Patani Saswata Chatterjee and Shobana in pivotal rolesThe music of the film was done by Santhosh Narayanan and edited by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao The film was bankrolled by C Aswini Dutt under the banner of Vyjayanthi MoviesThe film was released on June 27 2024 and received heaps of praise from cinelovers for its exceptional presentation and cameosHe will be next seen in Rajinikanthstarrer Vettaiyan helmed by Jai Bhim fame director TJ GnanavelAmitabh and Rajinikanth were last seen together in the 1991 actiondrama HumThe film will also feature Manju Warrier Rana Daggubati Fahadh Faasil Dushara Vijayan and Ritika Singh in crucial rolesVettaiyan is all set to make a grand debut on big screens on October 10 2024 which is bankrolled by Subaskaran Allirajah under the banner of Lyca Productions IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/amitabh-bachchan-updates-hindi-dictionary-with-new-word-cheelgadi-572830.html Thu, 12 Sep 2024 23:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/gurdas-maan-shares-story-behind-his-cameo-in-aisa-des-hai-mera-572647.html Mumbai Sep 12 Punjabi music legend Gurdas Maan has shared his memories of working on the songs Aisa Des Hai Mera and Lohri from the Shah Rukh Khanstarrer VeerZaara The music icon crooned both the songs and even made a cameo appearance in Aisa Des Hai Mera as he did Bhangra with SRK The singer said that the cameo wasnt planned and it was at the insistence of the late filmmaker Yash Chopra that he featured in the songGurdas Maan told IANS The film VeerZaara and the songs Aisa Des Hai Mera and Lohri are very close to my heart One of my fondest memories is how it all came together At the time I was shooting for Des Hoya Pardes in Chandigarh and VeerZaara was also being filmed Yash Ji and I were staying in the same hotelHe further mentioned I had already recorded the song Lohri and parts of Aisa Des Hai Mera the Mukhda and Jugni portions when one day Yash ji told me that they were about to shoot the song Aisa Des hai Mera and since I was there and I had lent my voice to the song why not appear in it as well Thats when I paused my own films shoot Des Hoyaa Pardes and joined the shoot for VeerZaaraHe called it a beautiful moment to be part of a song that represents our countrys soulVeerZaara is set to be rereleased in theatres after almost 20 years of its release The film tells the story of starcrossed lovers from India and Pakistan who live away from each other after SRKs character of Veer is imprisoned on false charges in Pakistan The film is remembered for its heartwarming songs composed by the late music composer Madan Mohan IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/gurdas-maan-shares-story-behind-his-cameo-in-aisa-des-hai-mera-572647.html Thu, 12 Sep 2024 22:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sheykhar-ravjiani-pays-homage-to-japans-beautiful-tradition-as-he-dons-kimono-572512.html Mumbai Sep 11 Singer and music director Sheykhar Ravjiani on Wednesday delighted his fans with a glimpse into his Japanese vacation and shared a series of vibrant photos showcasing his embrace of local culture by donning a traditional kimono Sheykhars stylish appearance in Japans national dress offers a captivating insight into his travel experience and appreciation for Japanese traditionTaking to Instagram Sheykhar who has 941K followers shared a string of photos wearing a blue kimonoHe has captioned the post What an honour it was to wear the traditional Japanese attire and pay homage to the beautiful tradition Thank you guys kaketakujapan mayojapanMeanwhile Sheykhar started his career in advertising and later auditioned for Sa Re Ga Ma PaHe became a part of the duo VishalShekharThe duo have produced many Bollywood songsThey have also been the judges at Sa Re Ga Ma Pa in 2007 and 2010Ravjiani has sung the tracks like Tujhe Bhula Diya Bin Tere Meherbaan Besharam Rang Jhoome Jo Pathaan The Hook Up Song Gehra Ishq Ishq Wala Love Vele Bhare Naina Jogi Mahi Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein among othersThe duo had also composed background scores for many films like Fighter Dunki Vikram Vedha Pathaan Baaghi 3 War Student of the Year 2 Tiger Zinda Hai Sultan Chennai Express Om Shanti Om Taxi Number 9211 among numerous othersOn the personal front he is married to ChhayaThe couple have a daughter Bipasha IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sheykhar-ravjiani-pays-homage-to-japans-beautiful-tradition-as-he-dons-kimono-572512.html Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/how-aamir-khan-impressed-ketan-mehta-and-bagged-his-2nd-directorial-holi-572268.html Mumbai Sep 11 Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is one of the most bankable stars in the country and is known for his keen eye with regard to pathbreaking stories The actor has grown up on the screen as he started his journey as a child artist in Yaadon Ki Baaraat Aamir who is the son of producer Tahir Hussain always had a knack for offbeat stories and this is evident in his choice of films that he took up at a very tender ageThe actor having seen the adversities in his life as his producer father incurred many losses always believed in quality over quantity He entered the profession of acting with films that can be best described as completely different from what all was going on around that time The Hindi cinema of the 80s saw its quality getting plummeted and also the lost interest of the audience because of VCRWhen the Hindi cinema was looking south bringing in the themes and stories from Tamil cinema and repurposing them with garish production design and loud costumes Aamir was silently charting his own course as he worked in documentaries by students of the Film and Television Institute of India FTIIFilmmaker Ketan Mehta who made his directorial debut with Bhavni Bhavai in 1980 made his second film with Aamir after he noticed the actor in documentaries directed by the students of the FTII He then offered him a role in the lowbudget experimental film Holi which was released in 1984The film follows the story of students who are in a tussle with the college authorities after the latter refuse to grant them a holiday on the occasion of Holi Things soon escalate and spiral out of control for the students and results in the suicide of a fellow student This changes the course of life for the boys completely as theyre arrested for abetment of suicide IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/how-aamir-khan-impressed-ketan-mehta-and-bagged-his-2nd-directorial-holi-572268.html Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/malaikas-mother-was-in-house-when-anil-arora-fell-to-death-from-6th-floor-572534.html Mumbai Sep 11 The mystery behind the alleged suicide of Malaika Aroras father Anil Arora is thickening by the minute The actresss father fell from his building Ayesha Manor in the Bandra area of Mumbai on Wednesday Now reportedly Joyce Polycarp the mother of Malaika and Amrita Arora has shared the details about the tragic incident involving her exhusband Anil Arora with the cops in the Mumbai PoliceJoyce was in the house when the unfortunate incident took place As per media reports on the morning of the incident she noticed Anils slippers in the living room which led her to search for him on the balconyWhen she didnt find him on the balcony she leaned over the balcony railing and looked below There was a commotion and the buildings watchman was shouting for help This was when she realised something was terribly wrongAs per reports Anil had called both his daughters saying Im tired before he took the alleged drastic stepAnil Arora fell from the 6th floor of this residence in the Ayesha Manor building in the Bandra area of Mumbai at around 900 am on Wednesday while Malaika Arora was on her way to Pune for an eventAs per the media reports the mortal remains are at the Bhabha Hospital for postmortemOther details related to the death are still developing as the Mumbai Police is investigating the caseMalaika was born in Thane in Maharashtra Her parents got divorced when she was 11 years old and she moved to Chembur with her mother and sister Amrita AroraHer mother Joyce Polycarp is a Malayali Christian and her father Anil Arora was a Punjabi who worked in the Indian Merchant NavyMalaikas former husband Arbaaz Khan and her rumoured exboyfriend Arjun Kapoor were also seen outside her apartment after the incident took place IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/malaikas-mother-was-in-house-when-anil-arora-fell-to-death-from-6th-floor-572534.html Wed, 11 Sep 2024 21:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/drew-starkey-reveals-why-erotic-scenes-are-an-important-part-of-cinema-572169.html Los Angeles Sep 10 Hollywood actor Drew Starkey who shares several intimate scenes with Hollywood star Daniel Craig in Queer finds it imperative to integrate sexuality into stories Starkey told The Hollywood Reporter I think as American audiences we can be very uptight about that stuff sex scenes whatever which is strange It feels a little prudish to be like ooh if thats in a movie that taboo but if its on our phones its fineIm glad sexuality is coming back to the theatres because I think its imperative we integrate sexuality into our stories its the way to better understand ourselves You learn so much about a person by looking at the way they are intimate with one anotherHe reminisced about how he and Craig immediately got to work on getting a sense of familiarity with each other once production had begun reports femalefirstcoukHe said We jumped into it just grabbing and throwing our bodies on top of one another rolling around getting intermingled I think it unlocked something subconsciously gave us a level of comfortability and familiarity with each other so that everything after that was very easyIn the film Starkey plays Eugene Allerton and says that he was daunted by the part initiallyHe said It was different than most of the characters Ive played Theres so much subtlety and delicacy to it It was a real challenge because no one could read him no one understood him least of all Craigs character Lee So it was my job to try as best I could to understand what was going on inside this guy IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/drew-starkey-reveals-why-erotic-scenes-are-an-important-part-of-cinema-572169.html Tue, 10 Sep 2024 18:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/jr-ntr-amp-saifs-devara-trailer-is-all-about-bloodshed-battles-and-more-572176.html Mumbai Sep 10 The makers of the upcoming film DevaraPart 1 unveiled the trailer of the film on Tuesday which is all about bloodshed fights and a little bit of romance The over twominutelong trailer showcases an epic fight between the man of the masses and Bollywood star Saif Ali KhanThe trailer begins with a narration and the line Bahut lambi kahaani hai Khoon se samundar ko laal kardene waali kahaani suggests that the film will have a lot of bloodshedWith electrifying action sequences and an emotional background story the film will see Jr NTR in dual roles as both father and sonIn a storyline which showcases two generations NTR Jr plays the role of Devara a saviour while Saif essays shades of grey Janhvi Kapoor who is making her debut in Telugu films with Kortala Sivas film plays the role of the Telugu superstars love interest However their romance was not showcased in the trailerIn the trailer Devaras son is tagged as harmlessJanhvi is heard saying He only got his dads looks not his courageAs the trailer unfolds it shows Devaras son stepping into the arena which he steered away from With overthetop visuals nailbiting action sequences and a stellar cast the film promises to be a spectacle What is interesting to see is the fight between the two actorsSet against the backdrop of coastal land the film is an epic action and tells the story of Devara who goes all out to the sea world to save the life of his peopleWritten and directed by Koratala Siva Devara Part 1 also stars Prakash Raj Srikanth Shine Tom Chacko and Narain The movie has been split into a duology and has been filmed in Hyderabad Shamshabad Visakhapatnam and parts of Goa and ThailandDevara Part 1 is scheduled to release on 27 September IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/jr-ntr-amp-saifs-devara-trailer-is-all-about-bloodshed-battles-and-more-572176.html Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/priyanka-chopra-dines-with-salma-hayek-francois-henri-572177.html Mumbai Sep 10 Global star Priyanka Chopra on Tuesday shared glimpses from the Kering Foundations third Caring for Women dinner and thanked Mexican actress and filmmaker Salma Hayek and her husband FrancoisHenri for including her Priyanka who has 918 million followers on Instagram shared a string of photos from the dinner night which was held at The Pool on September 9 in New York USIn the photos we can see Priyanka wearing a sleeveless black satin long dress and posing with Salma Kim Kardashian Kerry Washington Jessica Chastain Julianne Moore Naomi Watts and Gayle KingPriyanka looked extremely mesmerising in the outfit setting the internet on fire with her lookIn the caption she wrote A whirlwind trip to spend a very meaningful evening with old friends and new The CaringForWomenDinner on its third year was as incredible as its hosts Thank you to the most wonderful human Salma Hayek Pinault and the very charismatic FrançoisHenri Pinault for including me This dinner was a powerful reminder of the difference we can make when likeminded people come together for a shared purposeThe third edition of the charity dinner focused on raising funds for organisations working to combat genderbased violenceExtending warm wishes to the beneficiaries Priyanka further said It was about more than just raising awareness it was about taking decisive action to end violence against women and create a world where women can live without fear Congratulations to the beneficiaries Thank you for the wonderful work you do everyday girleffect itsonus nnedv All proceeds from the dinner will be directed towards deserving organisations PS gayleking I could hear you all day violadavis the most moving orator Thank you for the inspiration queenOn the personal front Priyanka is married to American singer and actor Nick Jonas They had tied the knot in December 2018In January 2022 the couple had their first child a girl via surrogacy named Malti MarieOn the professional front she made her acting debut with the 2002 Tamil film Thamizhan Her Bollywood debut came in 2003 with the spy thriller film The Hero Love Story of a SpyShe was last featured in the 2023 American romantic comedydrama Love Again costarring Sam Heughan and Celine Dion Priyanka also was the narrator of the wildlife documentary named Tiger directed by Mark Linfield Vanessa Berlowitz and Rob SullivanThe 42yearold also has Heads of State in the pipeline The action comedy film is directed by Ilya Naishuller It also stars Idris Elba and John Cena IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/priyanka-chopra-dines-with-salma-hayek-francois-henri-572177.html Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/shilpa-shetty-treats-her-taste-buds-to-traditional-south-indian-thali-delight-572184.html Mumbai Sep 10 Actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra who was last seen in the film Sukhee is giving a peek into her culinary delights On Tuesday the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram and shared a picture of a traditional South Indian thali that she indulged inThe thali shows veggies and pulses cooked in south Indian style and Kerala parotta placed over banana leafThe actress wrote over the picture southindianthali dakshinIn another picture the actress can be seen enjoying a serene view of the Arabian Sea with the Gateway of India in the backdropThe picture is taken from the heritage Taj Mahal Palace Hotel which is also the headquarters of the Taj group of hotels and was constructed by Jamsetji Tata It is the same hotel where the deadly attacks of 2611 in Mumbai took place Shilpa who is known for her insane fitness levels generally never indulges in food but this time she discounted her diet to enjoy the South Indian foodRecently choreographerdirector Farah Khan took a flight but couldnt enjoy the inflight culinary experience courtesy of Shilpa Farah shared a video of herself sitting next to Shilpa Shetty Kundra on a flightAs the air hostess walked up to Farah and handed her a beverage Shilpa looked at Farah angrily after which the director refused the beverage However Shilpa denied Farah every time the latter wanted to indulge in somethingFinally Farah got up and asked the cabin crew to change her seats as she couldnt take it further She even poked fun at Shilpa and wrote in jest Never sit with shilpashetty on a flight U wont get to eat anything and you still wont look like herMeanwhile on the work front Shilpa is gearing up for the Kannada movie KD The Devil which also stars Sanjay Dutt and Jisshu Sengupta IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/shilpa-shetty-treats-her-taste-buds-to-traditional-south-indian-thali-delight-572184.html Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-srk-played-gay-character-in-arundhati-roys-national-award-winning-film-571949.html Mumbai Sep 10 Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan who rules Hindi cinema had a humble beginning The actor started with smalltime roles particularly in In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones a film written by author and activist Arundhati Roy An old video of the same featuring SRK is currently making rounds on the internet The clip shows SRK playing a gay characterThe film follows the story of an idealistic student Anand GroverAnnie Arjun Raina who would rather dream up utopian solutions to Indias problems than study Even Arundhati was featured in the role of Anands girlfriend the bohemian Radha It also stars Roshan Seth Rituraj Singh and the fourtime National Award winner Manoj Bajpayee play supporting characters big and smallIn Which Annie Gives It Those Ones directed by Arundhatis exhusband Pradip Kishen went on to bag two National Awards one for its screenplay which went to Roy and the other for the Best Feature Film in English clinched by PradipThe film was released in 1989 and gave a glimpse of the life of the students in the late 1970s in DelhiSRK made his TV debut a year before this film with the popular TV serial Fauji He then went on to appear in minor roles in TV serials Umeed and Wagle Ki Duniya and later starred as a lead in Aziz Mirzas CircusToday SRK is one of the biggest movie stars in the world and also one of the richest courtesy of his different businesses like his production house Red Chillies Entertainment and his IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders which recently won the IPL titleMeanwhile on the work front SRK will be next seen in the upcoming movie King which also features his daughter Suhana Khan in her 2nd role after the streaming disaster The Archies IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-srk-played-gay-character-in-arundhati-roys-national-award-winning-film-571949.html Tue, 10 Sep 2024 08:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/tiff-screens-the-bibi-files-documenting-netanyahus-corruption--572135.html Los Angeles Sep 10 Documentary The Bibi Files was screened at the ongoing edition of the Toronto International Film Festival after a court in Jerusalem rejected a petition by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to block the screening of the documentary The documentary was made after piecing together thousands of hours of leaked footage which included several police interrogations that were recorded between 2016 and 2018 leading to Netanyahus indictment in November 2019 on corruption charges The leaked footage was never released in Israel due to the countrys Privacy LawsThe directors of The Bibi Files Alexis Bloom and Alex Gibney were able to get the leaked footage in early 2023 much before the Hamas attack on Isreal on October 7 Around the time Netanyahu was trying to change the role of the judiciary in Israel it appeared to me that he was trying to elude the prosecution against him So it was something larger than just a record of the questioning about the trial Alex Gibney told France 24 The Israeli PMs ongoing corruption trial involves three cases listed as 1000 2000 and 4000 Case 1000 involves alleged bribery and breach of trust over expensive gifts to Netanyahu and his wife by Israeli Hollywood billionaire Arnon Milchan and Australian tycoon James Packer in return for alleged political favoursCase 2000 involves negotiating in favour of the owner of the Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth against a rival newspaper allegedly in exchange for favourable coverageCase 4000 also pertains to alleged bribery and breach of trust over a reciprocal deal for positive media coverage this time with the thenowner of the popular Walla news siteNetanyahu has maintained that all the allegations against him are baseless and an attempt by his rivals to persecute him and his family IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/tiff-screens-the-bibi-files-documenting-netanyahus-corruption--572135.html Tue, 10 Sep 2024 17:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-amitabh-bachchan-exposed-ziddi-sharmila-tagore-571632.html Mumbai Sep 9 An old video of veteran Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan and Sharmila Tagore is making rounds on social media The clip is from the iconic quizbased reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati hosted by Big B and shows the Bollywood megastar heaping praise on Sharmila Tagore by calling her an actress so much ahead of her time yet stubborn The video shows Sharmila Tagore along with her granddaughter Sara Ali Khan on the hot seat as Big B recollects his working experience with the veteran actress and how she was brutally honest He said that Sharmila Tagore used to be very clear on her stand if she felt a scene could be done differently She used to put her point strongly in front of the directorsIn the video Big B can be seen telling Sara I have worked with her in many films And Im not saying this just because she is sitting here with us but if she doesnt like a dialogue or a scene she tells her opinion with brutal honestyThe veteran actor then recollected how Sharmila Tagore used to tell directors What youre asking me to do I wont do it if I dont feel its rightBig B further shared I have seen many directors telling her How can you do this It was ultimately done as per what she suggested When we used to see the final output we used to feel that what she was saying was indeed rightTo this Sharmila Tagore said But I realised later that it wasnt always right on my part to do that Director is the bossBig B and Sharmila Tagore have worked together in films like Chupke Chupke Eklavya The Royal Guard Besharam Viruddh and FaraarBig B concluded by saying She was brutally honest and ahead of her time IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-amitabh-bachchan-exposed-ziddi-sharmila-tagore-571632.html Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sonakshi-sinha-zaheer-iqbal-trolled-over-ganpati-aarti-571525.html Mumbai Sep 8 Actress Sonakshi Sinha and her husband Zaheer Iqbal were trolled after she shared a video of the two doing Ganpati aarti Sonakshi took to Instagram where she posted a video doing an aarti for Lord Ganesha The actress is seen dressed in blue Indian wear while Zaheer chose a light blue shirt and white ensembleLove grows in respect when a couple honours each others beliefs in true harmonyOur first Ganpati after shaadi she wrote as the captionHowever it was the comment section that caught the eye as the two were trolled over their religionA comment read Will she go to a masjid and pray No right only want to worship idols but not to Allah Murtad husbandOne said Yeh shirk hai ye kesa musalman huaTotally agree with u since you r Muslim you should only worship Allah speechlessA netizen wrote AstagfirullahAre Zahir bhai kya kar rahe ho iman ka khyal hai bhi ki nahi aapko ya sab khatam ho gaya hai said an angry userOne claimed Bas yehi dekhna reh gaya thaAnother said Asthagfirullah he is Muslim shame on himOne questioned Sonakshi Dekhte hn aap kitni namazain parhain giIt was on June 23 when Sonakshi got married to her longtime beau Zaheer in a civil ceremony They had their families and close friends around them during their intimate weddingSonakshi who was last seen starring alongside Riteish Deshmukh and Saqib Saleem in Kakuda will next be seen in a film titled Nikita Roy and the Book of Darkness directed by Kussh Sinha She will be seen starring alongside names such as Arjun Rampal Paresh Rawal and Suhail Nayyar in the upcoming filmShe will be seen starring alongside names such as Arjun Rampal Paresh Rawal and Suhail Nayyar in the upcoming film IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sonakshi-sinha-zaheer-iqbal-trolled-over-ganpati-aarti-571525.html Sun, 08 Sep 2024 17:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/arjun-rampal-thinks-boys-are-idiots-571613.html Mumbai Sep 8 Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal who was recently seen in Crakk feels that boys are idiots and are inferior to women when it comes to emotional maturity A video of the actor is being circulated on social media in which he opens up about having got married at a relatively young ageThe video is from the Beer Biceps podcast and shows the actor discussing how age plays an important role in the maturity of menHe said I got married when I was 24 years old I think it was too early When youre too young you have to get mature Guys definitely mature far slower than women do Thats a proven fact We are idiotsHe further mentioned I know guys who were childhood sweethearts never cheated on each other Its phenomenal those things also do occur but I call them miracles You will know when youre really ready And that would mean sacrificing maybe somebody who you think is right for you or maybe that person waited out with youMeanwhile on the work front the actor has started work on the upcoming film yettobetitled film directed by Aditya Dhar of Uri The Surgical Strike fame He recently shared the BTS pictures from the films shoot In the pictures the actor can be seen seated on a makeup chair as he wore a black tshirt pants and a pair of sunglasses The film also stars Ranveer Singh Sanjay Dutt R Madhavan and Akshaye Khanna Details about the movies plot are currently under wraps but the announcement has generated excitement among fans and industry insiders alike He also has The Battle of Bhima Koregaon in the pipeline in which he will be seen essaying the role of Sidhnak Mahar Inamdar an Indian soldier of the Mahar RegimentThe film a period war romantic drama film depicts the events that took place during the Battle of Koregaon It also stars Digangana Suryavanshi The film is based on the historic combat of January 1 1818 in which 800 Maharashtrian Dalits of the British forces defeated an army of 28000 led by the Peshwas IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/arjun-rampal-thinks-boys-are-idiots-571613.html Sun, 08 Sep 2024 23:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/orlando-bloom-lost-23-kg-in-3-months-for-his-role-in-the-cut-571389.html Los Angeles Sep 8 Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom who plays a boxer in the Sean Ellis film The Cut underwent a stunning physical transformation for the film In the film Orlandos character is on the brink of a total breakdown as he races against the clock to drop weight before a fight reports VarietyHe is guided by a shady coach played by John Turturro in his journeyOrlandos character will do anything to shed pounds even as it threatens his lifeAs per Variety Orlando himself lost a whopping 23 kg in three months in preparation for the movie which also stars Caitriona Balfe He discussed his eyepopping physical transformation at the Toronto Film FestivalHe told Variety I basically tiered down the food over a threemonth period until just before filming when I was at my lightest I dropped 52 pounds and I was about 185 when I started So I dropped quite a lot of weight and I was very mentally challenged as well You feed somebody tuna and cucumber long enoughSince the film follows the boxer on an often disturbing journey to making a lower weight class Ellis shot The Cut in reverse chronological order meaning Orlando was actually bulking up during productionYour brain is starved of calories basically Ellis said to OrlandoIt was going to be impossible for him to work while dieting So he came to us at his lightest and then he started to eat So that meant that we had to shoot the film with the ending first and the beginning of the movie at the end Over the 25 days that we were shooting he was putting on the calories And then its edited in reverseOrlando added the physical transformation was more exciting than daunting IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/orlando-bloom-lost-23-kg-in-3-months-for-his-role-in-the-cut-571389.html Sun, 08 Sep 2024 08:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-shah-rukh-khan-shared-why-he-prefers-working-with-women-directors-571146.html Mumbai Sep 7 Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan had once spoken about why he prefers working with women filmmakers and said that it is more nuanced and overarching An old video of Shah Rukh who is known as the King of Romance talking about working with female directorsMen compartmentalise their feelings But women are more nuanced and overarching They go all over the place I think I enjoy working with women because of their sensitivity to be honest I dont want to belittle the importance of some great directors who are also very nice optically like Sanjay Leela Bhansali or Karan Johar Mani Ratnam Shah Rukh could be heard sayingHe added that women also make the films look nicerWhether it is the colours and not to take away from all the great male directors I worked with and I dont want to sound inappropriate They do smell better he saidOn the work front Shah Rukh was last seen in Rajkumar Hiranis Dunki a comedy drama based on the illegal immigration technique called donkey flight The film also stars Taapsee Pannu Boman Irani and Vicky KaushalHe will reportedly next be seen in King along with his daughter Suhana KhanIt is said that the film is set to begin production in January 2025 The action thriller film is directed by Sujoy GhoshThe film will mark Suhanas big screen debut alongside her father after she stepped into the world of acting with Zoya Akhtars The Archies dropped digitallyThe film is described as an outandout action thriller revolving around Shah Rukh Suhana and Abhishek Bachchan who will play an antagonist according to reports It will be shot in EuropeKing is said to release in 2026 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-shah-rukh-khan-shared-why-he-prefers-working-with-women-directors-571146.html Sat, 07 Sep 2024 07:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/karisma-kapoor-says-she-has-five-children-570948.html Mumbai Sep 6 Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor has revealed that she has five children and their names are sure to melt everyones hearts In a promo shared by the makers of dance reality show Indias Best Dancer Season 4 we get a glimpse of the many moods of Lolo aka KarismaKarisma who is also a judge on the show can be heard saying Bebo Kareena Kapoor Khan mere liye meri pehli beti hai I would say mere paanch bache hain Bebo mere bache Taimur and JehBebo is my first daughter I have five kids Bebo my two children and Kareenas boys Taimur and JehIn the behindthescenes video we can hear Karisma saying As an artist we have to keep growing I think kabhi bhi esa koi bhi time nahi tha ki maine socha ki I am a good dancer Hamesha wo bhook thi ki mai next acha kya karun I hope mera ye dance hit ho jaye It was always striving to do betterJo bhi mai hun its honestly my mazdoori ham bahut hard work karte the she concluded Whatever I am today its honestly because of my hard workAlongside Karisma the show also features Geeta Kapur and Terence Lewis as the judges on Indias Best Dancer 4 which airs on SonyKarisma is the daughter of actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita Her younger sister Kareena is married to actor Saif Ali KhanKarisma was married to industrialist Sunjay Kapur The couple have a daughter Samaira and son Kiaan However the couple got officially divorced in 2016On the work front she made her acting debut in 1991 at the age of 16 with the romantic drama Prem Qaidi alongside Harish KumarShe has then been a part of movies like Anari Raja Babu Andaz Apna Apna Gopi Kishan Raja Hindustani Dil To Pagal Hai Hum Saath Saath Hain Fiza Zubeidaa and many moreKarisma last appeared in a mystery thriller film Murder MubarakThe film is directed by Homi Adajania and produced by Dinesh Vijan It features Pankaj Tripathi Sara Ali Khan Vijay Varma Dimple Kapadia Sanjay Kapoor and Tisca Chopra IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/karisma-kapoor-says-she-has-five-children-570948.html Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sharvari-kickstarts-ganesh-chaturthi-celebration-brings-gauri-home--571012.html Mumbai Sep 6 Bollywood diva Sharvari who has recently returned home after the shoot of her upcoming movie Alpha has shared a glimpse of Gauri pooja ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi Taking to Instagram Stories on Friday Sharvari who has 22 million followers shared a monochrome picture in which she gave a glimpse of the Gauri poojaThe diva however has not given any caption to the image Gauri is considered an incarnation of Ma Parvati the mother of Lord GaneshaHowever in Maharashtra she is revered as Ganeshas sister who visits him Her arrival like that of her brother symbolises blessings of health wealth happiness and prosperityMeanwhile the first femaleled film in the spy universe Alpha stars Alia Bhatt In the film both Alia and Sharvari play superagents and it looks like Aditya Chopra is presenting them as the Alpha girls of the pack in the spy universeAlpha is directed by Shiv Rawail and created by producer Aditya ChopraMeanwhile Sharvari has worked as an assistant director in the movies Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 Bajirao Mastani and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety She made her Bollywood debut with the crime comedy Bunty Aur Babli 2 written and directed by Varun V Sharma based on a story by producer Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films bannerA sequel to the 2005 film Bunty Aur Babli the film starred Saif Ali Khan Rani Mukerji and Siddhant Chaturvedi She then essayed the role of Bela in the horror comedy Munjya directed by Aditya Sarpotdar It featured Abhay Verma Sathyaraj and Mona SinghProduced by Amar Kaushik and Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films it is the fourth instalment in the Maddock Supernatural Universe and focuses on the legend of munjya inspired by Indian folklore and mythologyThe 27yearold actress then appeared in the historical drama Maharaj directed by Siddharth P Malhotra and produced by YRF Entertainment It stars Junaid Khan in his film debut with Jaideep Ahlawat and Shalini PandeyMost recently she played the titular character in the action drama Vedaa directed by Nikkhil Advani and produced by Zee Studios Emmay Entertainment and JA Entertainment The film stars John Abraham Abhishek Banerjee and Ashish Vidyarthi IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sharvari-kickstarts-ganesh-chaturthi-celebration-brings-gauri-home--571012.html Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sharvari-wagh-kickstarts-ganesh-chaturthi-celebration-brings-gauri-home--571031.html Mumbai Sep 6 Bollywood diva Sharvari who has recently returned home after the shoot of her upcoming movie Alpha has shared a glimpse of Gauri pooja ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi Taking to Instagram Stories on Friday Sharvari who has 22 million followers shared a monochrome picture in which she gave a glimpse of the Gauri poojaThe diva however has not given any caption to the image Gauri is considered an incarnation of Ma Parvati the mother of Lord GaneshaHowever in Maharashtra she is revered as Ganeshas sister who visits him Her arrival like that of her brother symbolises blessings of health wealth happiness and prosperityMeanwhile the first femaleled film in the spy universe Alpha stars Alia Bhatt In the film both Alia and Sharvari play superagents and it looks like Aditya Chopra is presenting them as the Alpha girls of the pack in the spy universeAlpha is directed by Shiv Rawail and created by producer Aditya ChopraMeanwhile Sharvari has worked as an assistant director in the movies Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 Bajirao Mastani and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety She made her Bollywood debut with the crime comedy Bunty Aur Babli 2 written and directed by Varun V Sharma based on a story by producer Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films bannerA sequel to the 2005 film Bunty Aur Babli the film starred Saif Ali Khan Rani Mukerji and Siddhant Chaturvedi She then essayed the role of Bela in the horror comedy Munjya directed by Aditya Sarpotdar It featured Abhay Verma Sathyaraj and Mona SinghProduced by Amar Kaushik and Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films it is the fourth instalment in the Maddock Supernatural Universe and focuses on the legend of munjya inspired by Indian folklore and mythologyThe 27yearold actress then appeared in the historical drama Maharaj directed by Siddharth P Malhotra and produced by YRF Entertainment It stars Junaid Khan in his film debut with Jaideep Ahlawat and Shalini PandeyMost recently she played the titular character in the action drama Vedaa directed by Nikkhil Advani and produced by Zee Studios Emmay Entertainment and JA Entertainment The film stars John Abraham Abhishek Banerjee and Ashish Vidyarthi IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sharvari-wagh-kickstarts-ganesh-chaturthi-celebration-brings-gauri-home--571031.html Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/deepika-ranveer-seek-blessings-in-siddhivinayak-ahead-of-babys-arrival--571047.html Mumbai Sep 6 The soontobe parents Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh on Friday visited Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai and sought blessings of the Lord Ganesha The visuals show momtobe Deepika wearing an ethnic green saree with golden brocade work on it She is flaunting her pregnancy glow and tied her hair in a bunHer husband Ranveer looked dapper in a silk beige coloured kurta pyjama The look was rounded off with black sunglasses and his hair was tied in a bunThe handsome hunk is adorably holding Deepikas hand while they come to the temple after seeking the divine blessingsThe duo can be seen greeting the paparazzi and smiling at the lensesThe video also shows the presence of Deepika and Ranveers parentsOn September 2 the couple shared pictures of the maternity photoshootThe monochrome pictures featured Deepika flaunting her baby bump with Ranveer hugging his wifeMeanwhile on the work front Deepika was recently seen in Kalki 2898 AD The film minted Rs 1041 crores worldwide and incidentally saw Deepika essaying the character of Sumathi who is pregnant with the titular characterShe was also seen in Fighter in the role of a helicopter pilot who rescues a team of fighter pilots from a crossborder operationDeepika also has Singham Again in the pipeline in which she will be seen essaying the role of a female supercop Shakti Shetty sharing the screen with RanveerRanveer will be next seen in Aditya Dhars untitled movie The actor had earlier announced the film as he shared a blackandwhite photo collage also featuring Sanjay Dutt R Madhavan Akshaye Khanna Aditya and Arjun Rampal IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/deepika-ranveer-seek-blessings-in-siddhivinayak-ahead-of-babys-arrival--571047.html Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/hina-khan-finds-a-reason-to-smile-through-pain--571069.html Mumbai Sep 6 Actress Hina Khan who is currently undergoing chemotherapy for stage three breast cancer has shared that no matter what one must always smile through pain Taking to Instagram Hina who has 203 million followers shared a selfie wearing a black hoodie and a white teeshirtShe captioned the post as Everything Hurts Lekin smile nahi jaani chahiye Haina So many problems cant even Eat properly without feeling pain But thats No reason to be negative I choose to Smile and encourage myself I tell myself that all this will be over and we will get through this InshaAllah One Smile at a Time DUAEarlier Hina had revealed that she is through her fifth chemo infusionBest known for her role as Akshara in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Hina has participated in Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 Bigg Boss 11 and Bigg Boss 14She has also been a part of movies like Hacked Wishlist and the short film Smartphone The diva has starred in music videos like Bhasoodi Raanjhana Humko Tum Mil Gaye Patthar Wargi Baarish Ban Jaana Main Bhi Barbaad Mohabbat Hai Barsaat Aa Gayi and the recent track by Asees Kaur and Saaj Bhatt Halki Halki SiHina had also recently made her Punjabi film debut with Shinda Shinda No Papa alongside Gippy Grewal She next has Country of Blind in the pipeline IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/hina-khan-finds-a-reason-to-smile-through-pain--571069.html Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/bhojpuri-actress-monalisa-celebrates-hartalika-teej--571070.html Mumbai Sep 6 Actress Monalisa has shared glimpses of celebrating Hartalika Teej extending heartfelt wishes to her fans Taking to Instagram Monalisa who has 58 million followers shared a string of pictures in which we can see her wearing a traditional red sareeShe is flaunting her sindoor and minimal makeup look The outfit was rounded off with gold jewellery and mangal sutra The candid pictures show her praying to GodShe has captioned the post As You Fast And Pray On This Special Day May Your Wishes And Desires Be Fulfilled Sending You All Heartfelt HARTALIKA TEEJ wishes For A Blissful And Prosperous Life Ahead HAPPY HARTALIKA TEEJ Monalisa is currently essaying the role of Mohini in the supernatural show Shamshaan Champa Shamshaan Champa brings back televisions favourite daayan Monalisa in her most beloved avatar sparking palpable excitement among fansThe show airs on Shemaroo Umang On the work front Monalisa whose real name is Antara Biswas has done Bhojpuri films like Ranbhoomi Hum Hai Khalnayak Jade Mein Balma Pyara Lage Nathuniya Pe Goli Maare Devra Bada Satawela Pocket Gangsters and Pawan Raja among numerous others She has also been featured in TV shows like Laal Banarasi Bekaboo Namak Issk Ka Mata Ki Mahima Nazar 2 and Nach Baliye 8 Monalisa had participated in Bigg Boss 10 in which Manveer Gurjar was declared as the winner She has also appeared in movies like Bunty Aur Babli Blackmail Money Hai Toh Honey Hai Kaafila among others IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/bhojpuri-actress-monalisa-celebrates-hartalika-teej--571070.html Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-winona-ryder-was-arrested-on-charges-of-shoplifting-570835.html Los Angeles Sept 6 Hollywood actress Winona Ryder who is known for Beetlejuice Girl Interrupted Black Swan and others was once arrested on shoplifting charges as she stole 5000 worth of designer clothes from Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills in 2001 The actress stood trial in the next year and made several court appearances During her appearances in the court she would always be dressed in stunning outfitsHer taste in fashion was so exquisite that it earned her a campaign and built a friendship with one of the designers Marc Jacob whose merchandise she stoleThe actress told Esquire magazine Its so funny because theres so much lore around that story but it really couldnt have been more of me thinking Im going to my car to get somethingShe has often talked openly about the shoplifting scandal before shared some details about her life at the time of the incidentShe had been prescribed painkillers for a broken arm and had been struggling with her mental health among other thingsWhen asked how she dealt with the heightened media attention surrounding her case at the time Ryder said that she had checked out as a way to cope with it allThe actress said I think I just checked out There was a period when I was not in season Psychologically I must have been at a place where I just wanted to stopI wont get into what happened but it wasnt what people think and it wasnt like the crime of the century But it allowed me time that I really needed where I went back to San Francisco and got back into things that I just had other interests in frankly she added IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-winona-ryder-was-arrested-on-charges-of-shoplifting-570835.html Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/it-took-me-15-years-to-realise-the-connecting-thread-of-all-characters-that-i-created-rajat-kapoor-570841.html Mumbai Sep 6 Filmmakeractor Rajat Kapoor who is awaiting the release of the upcoming season of his streaming show Tanaav has had an interesting journey as an artiste He wanted to become a director in the first place but had his brush with fame owing to his stellar acting performancesHaving accumulated enough goodwill and social capital the actor forayed into filmmaking delivering nothing but the best there as well However it took him 15 years to pinpoint the connecting thread between all the characters that he createdRajat spoke with IANS and shared how he realised much later that all his characters were dealing with some kind of obsessionHe said I realised all my characters are very obsessive This became apparent to me after 15 years of making films My cameraman pointed this out to me This was after Ankhon Dekhi I told him that I want to make a trilogy He then said Rajat sahab apka ho gaya trilogy all your characters so far are obsessed in some or the other wayHe told IANS Even if you see my recent movies like Kadak RKRKay and the new one that I just finished the lead characters are obsessed with something These are the people who interest me as a filmmaker Its something about their journey that resonates with the storyteller in me They keep calling out to me and Im pulled into their worldWhile the rise of OTT has increased the shelflife of a film Rajat feels that OTT has more restrictions on the distribution compared to how it was in the past decadeHe said The OTT platforms today are very powerful and the kind of curation thats happening for films on their end is in a way stifling for the independent filmmakers Im still very disappointed and sad to say that RKRKay is still not on any OTT platform and its beyond comprehension for me because its not even an arthouse film its an entertaining film and has a mainstream actress like Mallika Sherawat but still it didnt get the kind of response that I anticipatedThe actor said that he is very disappointed with the way distribution apart from theatres is heavily controlled by OTTHe continued Even 10 years ago when there was a culture of studios or big production houses controlling the mainstream cinema there was some space for independent filmmakers Now theres literally no breathing space for an indie filmmaker Im sure this will change in 23 years but right now the scenario for indie cinema is very bleak lets not even talk about the arthouse cinemaRajat feels that filmmakers in Hindi cinema dont stress much on shottaking or the imagery which is in direct contradiction to what the likes of Christopher Nolan and Quentin Tarantino who have said that all you need to make a film is a great idea and stick to it specialists in different departments can be hired laterRajat told IANS I know they have said this but they dont mean it or they dont mean it in all seriousness because cinema is an audiovisual medium its different from writing a novel or a stage play The essential element of a film is the camera A series of shots or sequences make a scene and a scene can convey emotions in millions of waysThe actor shared that the editing of a film can entirely change the trajectory of the narrative or make or break an actors performanceHe said You may feel as an actor that you have done a great job while the camera was rolling but if the editor feels that it isnt fitting in the scheme of things its cut much before where you felt you delivered excellence or it stays too long and you look stupid on cameraSo its your duty as a filmmaker to have the bare minimum vision of how the world that you have created in your story will reflect on the camera and how it will come out on screen he addedTanaav produced by Applause Entertainment is set to drop on September 6 on SonyLIV IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/it-took-me-15-years-to-realise-the-connecting-thread-of-all-characters-that-i-created-rajat-kapoor-570841.html Fri, 06 Sep 2024 08:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/only-actors-get-ads-now-not-supermodels-john-abraham-571120.html Mumbai Sep 6 Bollywood star John Abraham has revealed how he just wanted to become a supermodel and after him all the advertisements went to the actors John had appeared on the podcast of Ranveer Allahbadia titled The Ranveer Show In the video Ranveer asks John How much did you win in Gladrags John replied I think Rs 40000 Ranveer further asked him Were you thinking about getting into films The 51yearold actor shared I just wanted to become a supermodel in the country Milind Soman Arjun Rampal Rahul Dev Dino Morea There were a lot of supermodels but after me the concept of supermodels ended Because after me all the advertisements went to actors That came after that they came into modelling because they wanted to become actors he added In 1999 John won the Gladrags Manhunt Contest and went to the Philippines for Manhunt International where he secured second place He later modelled in Hong Kong London and New York City and appeared in several commercial advertisements and music videos for singers like Pankaj Udhas Hans Raj Hans and Babul Supriyo After a successful modelling career John made his acting debut in 2003 with the erotic thriller film Jism He is recognised for his roles in the action film Dhoom and the comedies Garam Masala Taxi No 9211 and Dostana John has appeared in movies like Baabul No Smoking Force Desi Boyz Race 2 Satyameva Jayate and Pathaan He was last seen as Major Abhimanyu Kanwar in the action drama Vedaa Directed by Nikkhil Advani and produced by Zee Studios Emmay Entertainment and JA Entertainment the film stars Sharvari in the titular role Abhishek Banerjee and Ashish Vidyarthi John next has The Diplomat Tehran and Tariq in the pipeline IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/only-actors-get-ads-now-not-supermodels-john-abraham-571120.html Fri, 06 Sep 2024 23:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/eva-longoria-is-lost-in-spanish-landscape-charm-570767.html Los Angeles Sep 5 Hollywood actress Eva Longoria who is known for The Baytown Outlaws The Sentinel and others is back in Spain and is soaking up the Spanish sun The actress recently took to the Stories section of her Instagram and shared a video in which she can be seen enjoying the comfort of SpainShe wrote Day one we are back searching for SpainIn the video she can be seen filming her makeup accessories spread across a tableIn another video she can be seen enjoying the serenity of a hill in Barcelona Spain It has also been reported in the media that the actress and her husband Jose Baston are leaving Los Angeles and moving to Spain The couple is believed to have put their 20 million mansion in Beverly Hills on the marketEarlier the actress went on a holiday in France She shared an array of pictures from her French holiday on Instagram The pictures feature her accommodation in France presumably a heritage hotel her son Santiago food and drinksIn one of the pictures Santiago can be seen feeding the livestock while in another picture he could be seen gorging on French fries and burgersShe also celebrated her mothers 80th birthday recently by taking her out for a special lunch The actress shared two videos on her Instagram stories on the occasion showcasing the birthday celebrations of her momEva who is of Tejano descent was born in Corpus Christi Texas on March 15 1975 and is the youngest of the four daughters of her Tejano parents Ella Eva Mireles and Enrique Longoria Jr The actress gueststarred in an episode of Beverly Hills 90210 which led to a contract role on the CBS Daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless where she portrayed Isabella BranaEva is set to produce a Spanishlanguage adaptation of the television series Call My Agent for the US and will direct the first two episodes of the series IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/eva-longoria-is-lost-in-spanish-landscape-charm-570767.html Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/how-lady-gagas-mom-found-perfect-person-for-her--570772.html Los Angeles Sep 5 Hollywood Actresssinger Lady Gaga who is awaiting the release of her upcoming movie Joker Folie a Deux has shared that it was her mother Cynthia Germanotta who found her the perfect partner in Michael Polansky Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky dated for five years before they got engaged in April after a day of rock climbing reports Vogue magazineThe two met in 2019 through her mother who runs a nonprofit organisation focused primarily on supporting young peoples mental health that Gaga and her mother set up in 2012As per Vogue Cynthia met Polansky through philanthropic overlap Polansky who is a longtime associate of Sean Parker the cofounder of Napster and founding president of Facebook Lady Gaga told Vogue My mom met him and she said to me I think I just met your husband and I said Im not ready to meet my husband I could never have imagined that my mom found the most perfect person for meIt was Sean Parkers 40th birthday party at his house in Los Angeles where Stevie Nicks performed and where the couple metThe actresssinger said I got invited and I said I wonder if Michael is going to be there and my mom said yes and so I went to the party and I kept asking for him and he finally came over to me and we talked for three hours We had the most amazing conversationPolansky said that he didnt make it three steps into the party before someone told him that Lady Gaga was looking for himI didnt know much about her and honestly wasnt sure what to expect he said I was struck immediately by her warmth and openness she was so genuinely curious about what my life was like growing up in MinnesotaThey talked on the phone for weeks and then we went on their first date and just fell in love And then Covid19 hit Polansky had been living in San Francisco but during the pandemic they shacked up together at her Malibu house for well over a year IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/how-lady-gagas-mom-found-perfect-person-for-her--570772.html Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/how-lady-gagas-mom-found-the-perfect-match-for-her--570773.html Los Angeles Sep 5 Hollywood Actresssinger Lady Gaga who is awaiting the release of her upcoming movie Joker Folie a Deux has shared that it was her mother Cynthia Germanotta who found her the perfect partner in Michael Polansky Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky dated for five years before they got engaged in April after a day of rock climbing reports Vogue magazineThe two met in 2019 through her mother who runs a nonprofit organisation focused primarily on supporting young peoples mental health that Gaga and her mother set up in 2012As per Vogue Cynthia met Polansky through philanthropic overlap Polansky who is a longtime associate of Sean Parker the cofounder of Napster and founding president of FacebookLady Gaga told Vogue My mom met him and she said to me I think I just met your husband and I said Im not ready to meet my husband I could never have imagined that my mom found the most perfect person for meIt was Sean Parkers 40th birthday party at his house in Los Angeles where Stevie Nicks performed and where the couple metThe actresssinger said I got invited and I said I wonder if Michael is going to be there and my mom said yes and so I went to the party and I kept asking for him and he finally came over to me and we talked for three hours We had the most amazing conversationPolansky said that he didnt make it three steps into the party before someone told him that Lady Gaga was looking for himI didnt know much about her and honestly wasnt sure what to expect he said I was struck immediately by her warmth and openness she was so genuinely curious about what my life was like growing up in MinnesotaThey talked on the phone for weeks and then we went on their first date and just fell in love And then Covid19 hit Polansky had been living in San Francisco but during the pandemic they shacked up together at her Malibu house for well over a year IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/how-lady-gagas-mom-found-the-perfect-match-for-her--570773.html Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/ankita-lokhande-vicky-jain-get-their-baby-mau-vaccinated-570794.html Mumbai Sep 5 Actress Ankita Lokhande and her husband Vicky Jain who have recently welcomed a little princess a cat to their family on Thursday took to its first vaccination day Taking to Instagram Ankita who has 53 million followers on the photosharing application shared a heartwarming video where we can see the couple getting their adorable cat vaccinatedAnkita is wearing a blue Tshirt and is lovingly holding her cat The video further shows Vicky getting the cat vaccinated by a doctorThe video is captioned as Our little Maus first vaccination day Mommy and Papa were by her side purrfectly proud and a little nervous but our tiny tot was a brave kitty First shots done and our babys protected Were so grateful for our vets care and expertise Youre the best Now lets get back to snuggles and playtime our kittys ready to take on the world KittenLove FirstVaccination ProudParents FelineFun KittyHealthOn the personal front Ankita tied the knot with businessman Vicky on December 14 2021 in a traditional ceremony in MumbaiOn the work front the couple had participated in the controversial reality show Bigg Boss 17 They are currently seen in Laughter ChefsUnlimited Entertainment The show also stars Krushna Abhishek Rahul Vaidya Karan Kundrra Nia Sharma Jannat Zubair Rahmani Reem Shaikh Sudesh Lehri and Kashmera Shah It is hosted by Bharti Singh and judged by chef Harpal Singh Sokhi and airs on ColorsAnkita made her acting debut in 2009 with the role of Archana in Pavitra Rishta The show starred actor Sushant Singh Rajput as ManavShe has also been a part of Ek Thhi Naayka Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 and Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur Ankita made her Bollywood debut with 2019 historical biographical action drama Manikarnika The Queen of Jhansi based on the life of Rani Lakshmi Bai of JhansiDirected by Krish Jagarlamudi and Kangana Ranaut the film starred Kangana in the titular role She has appeared in movies like Baaghi 3 and The Last CoffeeThe 39yearold was last seen in the movie Swatantrya Veer Savarkar based on the life of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar It is directed cowritten and coproduced by Randeep Hooda who also essayed the titular role IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/ankita-lokhande-vicky-jain-get-their-baby-mau-vaccinated-570794.html Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/ankita-lokhande-vicky-jain-get-their-baby-mau-vaccinated-570796.html Mumbai Sep 5 Actress Ankita Lokhande and her husband Vicky Jain who have recently welcomed a little princess a cat to their family on Thursday took to its first vaccination day Taking to Instagram Ankita who has 53 million followers on the photosharing application shared a heartwarming video where we can see the couple getting their adorable cat vaccinatedAnkita is wearing a blue Tshirt and is lovingly holding her cat The video further shows Vicky getting the cat vaccinated by a doctorThe video is captioned as Our little Maus first vaccination day Mommy and Papa were by her side purrfectly proud and a little nervous but our tiny tot was a brave kitty First shots done and our babys protected Were so grateful for our vets care and expertise Youre the best Now lets get back to snuggles and playtime our kittys ready to take on the world KittenLove FirstVaccination ProudParents FelineFun KittyHealthOn the personal front Ankita tied the knot with businessman Vicky on December 14 2021 in a traditional ceremony in MumbaiOn the work front the couple had participated in the controversial reality show Bigg Boss 17 They are currently seen in Laughter ChefsUnlimited Entertainment The show also stars Krushna Abhishek Rahul Vaidya Karan Kundrra Nia Sharma Jannat Zubair Rahmani Reem Shaikh Sudesh Lehri and Kashmera Shah It is hosted by Bharti Singh and judged by chef Harpal Singh Sokhi and airs on ColorsAnkita made her acting debut in 2009 with the role of Archana in Pavitra Rishta The show starred actor Sushant Singh Rajput as ManavShe has also been a part of Ek Thhi Naayka Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 and Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur Ankita made her Bollywood debut with 2019 historical biographical action drama Manikarnika The Queen of Jhansi based on the life of Rani Lakshmi Bai of JhansiDirected by Krish Jagarlamudi and Kangana Ranaut the film starred Kangana in the titular role She has appeared in movies like Baaghi 3 and The Last CoffeeThe 39yearold was last seen in the movie Swatantrya Veer Savarkar based on the life of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar It is directed cowritten and coproduced by Randeep Hooda who also essayed the titular role IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/ankita-lokhande-vicky-jain-get-their-baby-mau-vaccinated-570796.html Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sharvari-moves-on-from-munjya-to-gujiyas-for-ganesh-chaturthi-celebrations-570797.html Mumbai Sep 5 Hollywood Actress Sharvari whose Munjya emerged as a breakout hit of the year is preparing to welcome Lord Ganesha ahead of the Ganpati celebrations in the city The actress recently took to the Stories section of her Instagram and shared a Boomerang of herself preparing gujiyas a traditional sweet delicacy that it offered to Lord GaneshaGujiya is a sweet deepfried pastry and is a popular dessert in the Indian subcontinent This delicacy is made using either semolina or allpurpose flour It is stuffed with a mixture of milk solids and dried fruits The dumpling is then fried in ghee to give it a crispy textureThe maximum city of Mumbai is bracing itself for its biggest celebrations for Ganesh Chaturthi on September 7 The city is known for hosting iconic Ganpati celebrations similar to Durga Pujo in Kolkata Many members of the film fraternity flock to Ganpati pandals particularly Lalbaugcha Raja and Andheri Cha Raja to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha during the holy periodMeanwhile Sharvari recently returned to her home for the Ganpati celebration after shooting for her upcoming movie Alpha in Kashmir She took to the Stories section of her Instagram on Wednesday and shared a picture in which she gave a glimpse of her homeAlpha is the first femaleled film in the spy universe and also stars Alia Bhatt In the film both Alia and Sharvari play superagents and it looks like Aditya Chopra is presenting them as the Alpha girls of the pack in the spy universe Alpha is directed by Shiv Rawail of The Railway Men fame and created by producer Aditya ChopraSharvari made her Bollywood debut with Bunty Aur Babli 2 which was a sequel to the 2005 film Bunty Aur Babli the film also starred Saif Ali Khan Rani Mukerji and Siddhant Chaturvedi She then essayed the role of Bela in the horror comedy Munjya directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and was also recently seen in Vedaa IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sharvari-moves-on-from-munjya-to-gujiyas-for-ganesh-chaturthi-celebrations-570797.html Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-chunky-panday-went-on-a-signing-spree-at-the-start-of-his-career-570604.html Mumbai Sep 5 An old video of Chunky Panday who was last seen in web series Industry has resurfaced on the Internet showing the actor talking about what went wrong in the initial phase of his career The video shared by Lehren shows the Tezaab fame actor dressed in police uniform recollecting how he went on a signing spreeWhen I got my first film and started shooting for it I had nothing to lose I thought Okay lets do this and see what happens When the film released and the kind of response it got I was over the moon I felt like I won a lottery Chunky Panday is heard saying in the videoHe added I then became a lot more serious about my career But then I thought its better to have more films in my kitty So I went on a signing spree I said yes to 1520 films and didnt see who was directing them or what the stories were However a majority of the films that I signed didnt get good responseChunky Panday made his debut in 1987 with the film Aag Hi AagThe 1990s saw the rise of actors like Aamir Khan Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan who took on roles as romantic heroes while Akshay Kumar Suniel Shetty and Ajay Devgn established themselves as action heroesSunny Deol and Govinda meanwhile remained established actors in their respective genres leaving little room for Chunky Panday who found it difficult to slot himself in either categoryIn addition by the late nineties solohero films were back in trend instead of the multihero films in which Panday was generally cast The actor was not seen as marketable for solohero films IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-chunky-panday-went-on-a-signing-spree-at-the-start-of-his-career-570604.html Thu, 05 Sep 2024 07:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/ashutosh-gowariker-seen-as-super-cop-ramakant-kulkarni-in-manvat-murders-trailer-570370.html Mumbai Sep 3 The trailer of the upcoming Marathi crime thriller series Manvat Murders was unveiled on Tuesday It showcases the brutal killings in a small village in Marathwada that shook the nation from 1972 to 1974 and how the cops pursue the culprits and crack the case The series stars Ashutosh Gowariker Makarand Anaspure Sonali Kulkarni and Sai Tamhankar in the lead roles It is based on CID Ramakant S Kulkarnis autobiographical work Footprints on the Sand of CrimeAshutosh Gowariker essays the lead role of Ramakant Kulkarni who tries his best to get justice for the murdersThe series directed by Ashish Bende centres on the critical hours that could make or break the case following investigative teams led by the esteemed Detective Officer from CID Ramakant S Kulkarni who is known as the Sherlock Holmes of IndiaThe series follows a woman in her thirties who enters a period of premature menopause She consults a quack to help get a child The latter prescribed that virgins should be offered as sacrifices to Munjaba who is supposed to be the spirit of an unmarried Brahmin boy Five small girls about 10 years of age a yearold infant and 4 women in their midthirties were found murdered between 1972 to 1974 in a village called Manawat in MaharashtraHe will be seen highlighting the unwavering commitment persistence and expertise needed to unravel the most complex cases and face the challenges in solving the series of mysterious murders in rural Maharashtra during the 1970s The catch is that he is racing against the clockProduced by Storytellers Nook Mahesh Kothare and Adinath Kothare and created by Girish Joshi Manvat Murders is set to release on October 4 on Sony LIV IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/ashutosh-gowariker-seen-as-super-cop-ramakant-kulkarni-in-manvat-murders-trailer-570370.html Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-salman-khan-spoke-these-golden-words-for-aamir-khan-570389.html Mumbai Sep 4 Bollywood superstars Salman Khan and Aamir Khan may be ruling the roost currently But there was a time when they both were trying to find their way in the industry An old video of Salman Khan talking about his experience of working with Aamir has gone viral on social mediaThe video is from the sets of Andaz Apna Apna on which Aamir and Salman worked together back in 1993In the video Salman can be heard saying He is good fun to work with he is nice and very hardworking He makes me work twice as hard We vibe pretty wellAndaz Apna Apna which was severely panned by the critics upon its release has over the years gained cult status and is considered one of the iconic comedy films from BollywoodIt tells the story of two gold diggers who attempt to woo an heiress to have access to her fathers wealth They soon realise that the heiress has exchanged her identity with that of her secretary By that point one of them is genuinely in love with the heiress and the other gold digger has fallen for the secretaryThe film also starred Karisma Kapoor and Raveena Tandon It was directed by Rajkumar Santoshi Several dialogues from this film like Teja main hu Mark Idhar hai Crime Master Gogo Mogambo ka Bhatija and Do dost ek cup me chay piyenge are extremely popular The film is known for its comic timing and stellar performances and the songsInterestingly Raveena had once shared that all the four lead actors didnt get along on the sets of the film This resurfaced video of Salman paints a completely different picture from what Raveena had saidMeanwhile Aamir has joined forces with Rajkumar Santoshi once again However this time the actor is donning the hat of a coproducerThe film also stars Paresh Rawal It was released almost three decades ago IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-salman-khan-spoke-these-golden-words-for-aamir-khan-570389.html Wed, 04 Sep 2024 07:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/heres-why-winona-ryder-amp-keanu-reeves-call-each-other-husband-and-wife-570404.html Los Angeles Sept 4 Hollywood actress Winona Ryder has revealed that she and Keanu Reeves address each other as husband and wife in text messages The actress recently appeared on the Happy Sad Confused podcast and revealed that they call each other husband and wife over three decades after they were maybe married for real on the set of Francis Ford Coppolas Dracula reports VarietyThe two actors played Jonathan and Mina Harker in the 1992 gothic horror film and they revealed during the 2018 press tour for their romanticcomedy Destination Wedding that real priests were used during the filming of their Dracula wedding scene So yes Ryder and Reeves might be husband and wife and theyve rolled with it ever sinceAs per Variety the actress said I would literally do anything though with him Like he is so specialShe also clarified that she is not cut out for doing a John Wick movie She said that the movie franchise might not be for her because it involves a lot of stunts Im just thinking of my bonesRyder said that she still texts Reeves regularly and we always say who it is even though it says it on the text So like on his birthday I go Happy birthday my husband And then hes like Hey my wife I love you KR 57 Like on each birthday hes like KR 57 or whatever his age is Hes always done thatIt was in 2018 when the actress first told Entertainment Weekly that she might actually be married to ReevesShe said We actually got married in Dracula No I swear to God I think were married in real life In that scene Francis used a real Romanian priest We shot the master and he did the whole thing So I think were married IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/heres-why-winona-ryder-amp-keanu-reeves-call-each-other-husband-and-wife-570404.html Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/gaurav-arora-shares-how-he-trained-to-use-rpg-for-tanaav-570200.html Mumbai Sep 3 Actor Gaurav Arora who is awaiting the release of the second season of the action thriller streaming series Tanaav has opened up about his training for the show Gaurav is a new entrant in the show and has undergone physically demanding training for the show The actor called it one of the finest training he has ever been a part of He was trained by a trainer from the militaryHe told IANS I trained for seven days a week My trainer was ruthless He was a military guy himself and he was very strict We used to train from 800 am till 400 pm under the sun He taught us how to assemble a gun how to aim how to shoot how to walk with a gun and basic etiquette how to handle a gun on the fence and the safety measures how to take care of yourself and everyone around youThe actor feels that the action training that he underwent for the show will benefit him for other projects as well He further mentioned that he used to do military drills for those seven daysHe continued We used to start with marchpast like basic marchpast so that we warmed up and then all sorts of in fact army military drills with weapons without weapons physical fitness handtohand combatHe also told IANS about how he learnt to handle an RPG rocketpropelled grenade So there is a scene which appears in the first episode of the season two of the show We were trying to choreograph it and he the trainer was trying to train me and take me through it much before we went on floors So the main aspect again was how to actually hold an RPG how to place it on your shoulder and how to brace the impact once you fire the shot how to handle that and also like how will you duck with an RPG on your shoulder and stuff like that So after going through this when I was actually on the set it just happened in like just one shot And yeah thats the beauty of this boot campTanaav produced by Applause Entertainment is set to drop on September 6 on SonyLIV IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/gaurav-arora-shares-how-he-trained-to-use-rpg-for-tanaav-570200.html Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/ajay-devgn-leases-mumbai-office-space-for-rs-7-lakh-a-month-570319.html Mumbai Sep 3 Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn recently leased out his commercial office space in the bustling Andheri area of Mumbai for a monthly rent of Rs 7 lakh as per a transaction reviewed by a realestate portal The Leave and Licence agreement formalised this month incurred a stamp duty of Rs 112 lakh Devgns office is situated in Signature Tower developed by Lotus DevelopersThe project is located along the Veera Desai Road in Oshiwara a prime location in Mumbais western suburbs It offers seamless access to major highways Metro station and is just a short distance from the international airport making it a highly soughtafter area for businesses looking for wellconnected office space The localitys vibrant mix of retail dining and entertainment options further elevates its status as a business hubA realestate portal reported that the leased property spans 3455 sq ft and includes three car parking spaces The agreement secured with a Rs 30 lakh deposit is for a 60month lease term Devgn along with his actress wife Kajol is known to own multiple properties within the same project They are among several Bollywood celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan Sara Ali Khan and Kartik Aaryan who have also invested in commercial spaces in Signature TowerDevgn is one of Indias most successful actors boasting two National Film Awards and the prestigious Padma Shri His performances in films like Company Omkara Singham Drishyam and Tanhaji have cemented his reputation as a powerhouse in Indian cinema Recently he continued to enthrall the audience with standout roles in Bhuj and Maidaan The actor also has multiple projects lined up including Singham Again Raid 2 De De Pyaar De 2 and Son of Sardar 2 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/ajay-devgn-leases-mumbai-office-space-for-rs-7-lakh-a-month-570319.html Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/ektaa-kapoor-says-she-like-kareena-kapoor-khans-youthfulness-her-energy--570327.html Mumbai Sep 3 Ektaa R Kapoor has heaped praise on Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan for what she brings to the table with an experience of over 2 decades Ekta attended the trailer launch of her upcoming home production The Buckingham Murders along with Kareena and Hansal Mehta at a multiplex in the Juhu area of Mumbai on TuesdayAt the event Ekta shared that the film has already recovered its cost including the PampA owing to the stardom of Kareena Ekta also refused to call The Buckingham Murders a more serious or a middleoftheroad cinema and said that the film is as main commercial potboiler as it could getEkta told the media Kareena brings style and youthfulness She is a big star and a great actress I trust her craftShe then spoke about her earlier association with Kareena Crew The film also starred Kriti Sanon and Tabu in leading rolesEkta said The only condition of making Crew for me was Kareenas casting I told Rhea Rhea Kapoor that for this role I want Kareena baaki tum sab dekh lo I want Kareena for this role rest of the casting is your callIn Crew Kareena essayed the role of the senior flight attendant Jasmine Kohli who hatches the plan of a heist with her colleaguesThe Buckingham Murders is helmed by Hansal Mehta who is known for Aligarh Shahid and Scam 1992 The Harshad Mehta Story The film also stars Ranveer Brar Ash Tandon Ranveer Brar and Keith AllenPresented by Balaji Telefilms produced by Shobha Kapoor Ektaa R Kapoor Kareena Kapoor Khan Mahana Films and TBM Films the film is set to bow in theatres on September 13 2024Meanwhile Kareena also has Singham Again in the pipeline which marks her return to the Singham franchise The film is directed by Rohit Shetty and will be released on November 1 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/ektaa-kapoor-says-she-like-kareena-kapoor-khans-youthfulness-her-energy--570327.html Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/like-kareena-kapoor-khans-youthfulness-her-energy-ektaa-kapoor--570335.html Mumbai Sep 3 Ektaa R Kapoor has heaped praise on Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan for what she brings to the table with an experience of over 2 decades Ekta attended the trailer launch of her upcoming home production The Buckingham Murders along with Kareena and Hansal Mehta at a multiplex in the Juhu area of Mumbai on TuesdayAt the event Ekta shared that the film has already recovered its cost including the PampA owing to the stardom of Kareena Ekta also refused to call The Buckingham Murders a more serious or a middleoftheroad cinema and said that the film is as main commercial potboiler as it could getEkta told the media Kareena brings style and youthfulness She is a big star and a great actress I trust her craftShe then spoke about her earlier association with Kareena Crew The film also starred Kriti Sanon and Tabu in leading rolesEkta said The only condition of making Crew for me was Kareenas casting I told Rhea Rhea Kapoor that for this role I want Kareena baaki tum sab dekh lo I want Kareena for this role rest of the casting is your callIn Crew Kareena essayed the role of the senior flight attendant Jasmine Kohli who hatches the plan of a heist with her colleaguesThe Buckingham Murders is helmed by Hansal Mehta who is known for Aligarh Shahid and Scam 1992 The Harshad Mehta Story The film also stars Ranveer Brar Ash Tandon Ranveer Brar and Keith AllenPresented by Balaji Telefilms produced by Shobha Kapoor Ektaa R Kapoor Kareena Kapoor Khan Mahana Films and TBM Films the film is set to bow in theatres on September 13 2024Meanwhile Kareena also has Singham Again in the pipeline which marks her return to the Singham franchise The film is directed by Rohit Shetty and will be released on November 1 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/like-kareena-kapoor-khans-youthfulness-her-energy-ektaa-kapoor--570335.html Tue, 03 Sep 2024 19:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sonam-recalls-how-divya-bharti-used-to-playfully-call-her-madam-producer-569969.html Mumbai Sep 2 Former actress Sonam recently took a walk down memory lane as she reminisced about working on the film Vishwatma with her friend the late actress Divya Bharti The actress took to her Instagram and shared a throwback picture from the sets of Vishwatma which also features the iconic track Saat Samundar PaarShe also penned a long note in the caption and recollected her experience of working on the film with her friend and her exhusband Rajiv Rai The actress shared that she worked on the film at the age of 18 However this was not first time she faced the camera The actress made her debut at the age of 15 in the Telugu movie SamratShe wrote Revisiting the iconic Vishwatma era At just 18 I was part of the unforgettable Dil Le Gayi Teri Bindiya song shoot by iconic director rajivrai trimurtifilms music by genius vijushah at Filmcity alongside the entire starstudded cast including naseeruddin49 iamsunnydeol chunkypanday DivyaBharti JyotsnaSingh and AmrishPuri We had an absolute blast on setShe further mentioned The legendary SarojKhans choreography added magic to the sequence while abujanisandeepkhoslas exquisite outfits made it a visual treat It was also my first shoot as a newlywed 18yearold which made the experience even more unique especially being directed by my exhusband and now a dear friend rajivrai I fondly remember how Divya Bharti would playfully call me Madam Producer This experience remains etched in my memory as a truly unforgettable adventureSonam was married to producerdirector Rajiv Rai with whom she worked on Tridev and Vishwatma The two have a son Gaurav Rai who was diagnosed with autism at an early age The couple initially lived in Los Angeles and then settled in Europe However the marriage deteriorated and they got divorced officially in 2016 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sonam-recalls-how-divya-bharti-used-to-playfully-call-her-madam-producer-569969.html Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/george-clooney-lauds-joe-biden-for-dropping-out-of-us-presidential-race-569987.html Los Angeles Sep 2 Hollywood star George Clooney has heaped praise on US President Joe Biden over the latters decision to step down from the 2024 presidential race The actor attended the press event in Venice for his film Wolfs and shared his opinion on Biden passing the baton to the current Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris reports VarietyHe said Ive actually never had to answer that question so I suppose I will do it here The person who should be applauded is the President who has done the most selfless thing a President has done since George WashingtonWhat should be remembered is the selfless act of someone who its very hard to let go of power we know that weve seen it all over the world and for someone to say I think theres a better path forward all the credit goes to him And thats really the truth Im just very proud of where we are in the state of the world right now he addedDuring the event he was also asked about Apple moving the film from a wide theatrical release to a limited one He also brought up a New York Times report from last week by Nicole Sterling that he and Pitt were paid more than 35 million eachIt was millions and millions of dollars less than what was reported he said I think its bad for our industry to have that be the standardAs per Variety on the changing state of the industry and moviegoing he said that streaming is an absolute necessityWe need it Our industry needs this And streamers also benefit from having films released he said But we havent got it all figured out yet This is a revolution in our industry We need Apple and Amazon and they actually need distributors They need to have Sony or Warner Bros who have been doing this for 100 years IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/george-clooney-lauds-joe-biden-for-dropping-out-of-us-presidential-race-569987.html Mon, 02 Sep 2024 10:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/daniel-craig-sports-long-locks-looks-unrecognisable-as-he-touches-down-in-venice-569989.html Los Angeles Sep 2 Looks like leaving the James Bond franchise has affected actor Daniel Craig in some ways The actor looked unrecognisable as he touched down in Venice with his wife Rachel Weisz Daniel flaunted his long locks as he headed to the Venice Film Festival by making his way through Marco Polo airport to get to the city reports MirrorcoukThe star has traded his suave cropped quiff for a shaggy shoulderlength hairdo He debuted his new style when filming for his upcoming movie Wake Up Dead Man A Knives Out Mystery with the film due out next yearAs per Mirrorcouk he kept the rest of his look casual as he made his way to the stylish Italian city wearing a white tshirt and jeans Rachel looked as chic as ever in a black dress and oversized sunglassesDaniels next film Queer is set for release on September 3 The film is based on a semiautobiographical novella starring Daniel as expat war veteran William Lee who starts a romance with a younger man drug addict and exNavy serviceman Eugene Allerton played by Drew StarkeyOne muchtalkedabout scene sees Craig give oral sex to Allerton but it seems he is headed for an Oscar nomination with Venice Film Festival boss Alberto Barbera saying that she believes its the performance of a lifetimeDaniels upcoming reprisal of his role as Benoit in the Knives Out franchise has seen him film scenes with Mila Kunis and Josh OConnor Director Rian Johnson revealed on social media in June that filming for the third installment had just begunHe said Aaaaand were off Today is day 1 of shooting on the next Benoit Blanc mystery Wake Up Dead Man see you on the other side next to a blackandwhite picture of Daniel in a threepiece suitFans loved his long hair taking to the comment section to share their thoughts One user said The knives out movies are gonna be like Mission Impossible with Tom Cruise alternating between long and short hair I dig it Rian who is that man and where is Benny IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/daniel-craig-sports-long-locks-looks-unrecognisable-as-he-touches-down-in-venice-569989.html Mon, 02 Sep 2024 11:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/ic-814-the-kandahar-hijack-gets-embroiled-in-controversy-over-changing-the-religion-of-hijackers-569877.html Mumbai Sep 1 The recently released crime thriller drama television miniseries IC 814 The Kandahar Hijack has caused an uproar on the Internet owing to its narrative and concealing of facts The series directed by Anubhav Sinha is based on the hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814 Six terrorists Ibrahim Athar Shahid Akhtar Sayed Sunny Ahmad Qazi Zahoor Mistry and Shakir of the HarkatulMujahideen terrorist outfit held the flight hostage over their demands of the release of Pakistani terrorists held in prison in India Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh Masood Azhar and Mushtaq Ahmed ZargarHowever the streaming series is getting slammed on social media over the alleged whitewashing of the Pakistani intelligence agency ISI for humanising the cruel terrorists and over its misleading content Several users also alleged that the religion of the hijackers was deliberately changed by the makersOne Internet user wrote on X Kandahar flight hijackers original names Ibrahim Athar Shahid Akhtar Sunny Ahmed Zahoor Mistry and Shakir Anubhav Sinha hijacker web series IC 814 depicted as Bhola Shankar This is how whitewashing is done cinematicallyAnother wrote The hijackers of IC814 were lethal cruel to even attempt to show some of them as human in the Netflix series is unfairA third wrote I noticed that too and was extremely surprised Not a cool thing to do I wonder how the NetflixIndia team can be so reckless to let this happenHowever as per the Ministry of External Affairs report dated January 2000 Chief Doctor Burger Bhola and Shankar were the names by which the hijackers invariably addressed one anotherJournalistwriterlyricist Neelesh Misra who wrote the book 173 Hours in Captivity The Hijacking of IC814 also took to his X and wrote Shankar Bhola Burger Doctor and the Chief the brother of thenjailed Masood Azhar himself All the hijackers assumed false names That is how they referred to each other and how the passengers referred to them throughout the hijacking Regards the author of the first book on the IC814 hijackingThe hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814 and the subsequent hostage crisis lasted for seven days and ended after India agreed to release the three terrorists Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh Masood Azhar and Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/ic-814-the-kandahar-hijack-gets-embroiled-in-controversy-over-changing-the-religion-of-hijackers-569877.html Sun, 01 Sep 2024 15:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/why-paul-mescal-didnt-want-to-watch-gladiator-before-making-sequel-569914.html Los Angeles Sept 1 Irish actor Paul Mescal made it a point to not watch Gladiator before beginning work on the sequel Although he saw Sir Ridley Scotts epic when it hit cinemas in 2000 the 28yearold actor refused to revisit the movie until work on the movie wrapped reports Female First UKHowever once he did watch the film Mescal admitted he felt the pressure of whether Gladiator II would live up to the first flick which saw Russell Crowe win an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance as enslaved General Maximus Decimus MeridiusHe told Empire magazine Over New Years we watched it with a group of my best friends down in Cork and thats when I was like Oh s The pressureAs per Female First UK despite feeling nervous the All of Us Strangers star is quietly confident the sequel will impress audiences when it hits theatres on November 15He said Whatever anxiety I had about living up to the first one I now feel totally at ease In fact Im confident Im excited for people to see it rather than hoping were going to get away with it that would be the worstcase scenarioThe actor plays the gladiator Lucius the grandson of Romes former emperor Marcus Aurelius and son of Lucilla in the filmHe said the movie is an emotionally taxing take on the classic heros journeyHe said I think the root of this is a heros journey and somebody whos reticent and doesnt know his place in the world Theres a latent emotionality in the film but the scale of performance it required couldnt be what Im used to which is kind of more internal and inviting an audience inMescal stars with Pedro Pascal Denzel Washington and Joseph Quinn in Gladiator II and the Irish actor heaped praise on Ridley Scott for teaching him invaluable lessons about filmmaking IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/why-paul-mescal-didnt-want-to-watch-gladiator-before-making-sequel-569914.html Sun, 01 Sep 2024 19:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/angelina-jolie-sought-help-from-children-on-maria-set-569915.html Los Angeles Sep 1 Hollywood star Angelina Jolie had to seek help from her children to overcome a professional hurdle The actress plays renowned opera singer Maria Callas in Pablo Larraíns new biopic Maria The actress has six children aged between 16 and 23 She revealed she relied on her kids whenever she had a tough day on set reports People magazineShe told The Hollywood Reporter I have never had a set where my family is not allowed to be there because Im focusing Im not that person You can climb all over me or visit It really meant a lot that my boys were with me on Maria When I would have really heavy times they would come over and just give me a hug or a cup of teaShe further mentioned That was probably one of the more intense things was that usually when Im expressing that much pain its not in front of my children You really try to hide from your children how much pain and sadness you carry And so for them to be with you when youre expressing it at such a level I think it was the first time they ever heard me cry like that Thats usually for the showerAs per Female First UK in the film Angelina plays Maria when the singing icon is nearing death and losing her voiceShe said Theyre a bit older getting more independent Im less needed and so able to go away for different periods of time And theyre old enough to join me at workShe added Its a new season in our lives Im very excited for them to be coming into their own more and more every dayRecently her daughter with Brad Pitt Shiloh legally dropped Pitt from her last name Her new legal name is Shiloh Jolie IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/angelina-jolie-sought-help-from-children-on-maria-set-569915.html Sun, 01 Sep 2024 19:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/krystle-dsouza-reveals-the-reason-behind-her-explosive-anger-569802.html Mumbai Aug 31 Actress Krystle DSouza recently took to social media to address a question from a curious fan In an ask me anything session on her Instagram Stories a user inquired about her anger issues Krystles response was both humorous and relatable In the video her rumoured boyfriend Rithvik Dhanjani can also be seen adding a sweet touch to the lighthearted momentIn her remark Krystle revealed that she only experiences explosive anger during game nights She backed up her claim with a hilarious video showcasing her fiery personality during a game night with friends The video captured Krystles competitive spirit leaving her fans in stitchesKrystles lighthearted response highlighted her ability to not take herself too seriously By sharing a personal moment she connected with her audience and showed that even celebrities have fun and playful moments The video also gave a glimpse into Krystles personality showcasing her passion and dedication to winningThe actress response was a refreshing change from the usual serious answers often seen in QampA sessions Krystles willingness to poke fun at herself and share a personal moment made her even more endearing to her fans The post quickly went viral with fans and friends alike appreciating her honesty and sense of humourKrystles ask me anything session was a great way to engage with her audience and showcase her personality By sharing a funny moment she humanised herself and proved that even celebrities have fun and relatable moments The post left fans eagerly waiting for more insights into her life and personality IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/krystle-dsouza-reveals-the-reason-behind-her-explosive-anger-569802.html Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-karan-johar-made-salman-khan-blush-569656.html Mumbai Aug 31 Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar had once made superstar Salman Khan blush by mentioning actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan during their conversation An old video of Karan and Salman has been doing the rounds on social media where the superstar at an award event was seen asking some questions to the filmmaker who is known for his tongueincheek show Koffee With KaranSalman first asked Karan Sabse sacha rumour kaunsa suna hai aapne What is the most true rumour you have heardTo which Karan replied Ke aap mujhse pyaar karte hai that you love meThe Wanted star then asked Ladki banne ka vardaan mile toh aap kis heroine ke tarah banna chahengay If you get the boon of becoming a woman then which actress would you like to becomePat came the reply from Karan who said Aishwarya Rai and the entire room burst into laughterWajah reason Aishwarya Rai Bachchan said Salman To which Karan responded Wajah pooch rahe hai aap Aap pooch rahe hai wajah You are asking for a reason This made Salman blush and people could be heard laughingSalman and Aishwarya who were last seen together in the 1999 romantic film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali were reportedly dating before their relationship ended in 2002In 2007 Aishwarya got married to actor Abhishek Bachchan They have a daughter Aaradhya who was born in 2011On the work front Salman who was last seen in the film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan will next be seen in Sikandar directed by AR Murugadoss Sathyaraj known for his iconic role of Kattappa in the Baahubali franchise and actor Prateik Babbar will be seen starring alongside the superstar in the filmIt was on Eid in April when the 58yearold star made the announcement of the title of his next film which also stars Rashmika Mandanna IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-karan-johar-made-salman-khan-blush-569656.html Sat, 31 Aug 2024 07:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/twinkle-khanna-shares-serene-moments-from-her-healing-journey-569717.html Mumbai Aug 31 Twinkle Khanna recently shared glimpses into her serene healing journey at a wellness retreat She posted multiple pictures with a long caption giving us a peek into her transformative experience The post is captioned Sometimes you need to press the pause button A short rejuvenating break at the gorgeous dharanaatshillim where we ate healthy meals I gave up my beloved coffee enjoyed a twohour trek with friends and family through a lush forest and stood under thundering waterfalls We were examined oiled prodded and jarred out of complacency A break where instead of looking around us we looked within What is the last thing you have done for a quick resetAt the retreat Twinkle took a break from her busy life to focus on her health and wellbeing She indulged in healthy meals gave up her beloved coffee and enjoyed a twohour trek with friends and family through a lush forest She connected with nature and rejuvenated her spiritThe retreat was a chance for Twinkle to look within and reflect on her life thoughts and emotions She was examined oiled prodded and jarred out of complacency leading to a deeper understanding of herself This journey of selfdiscovery allowed her to break free from her busy schedule and focus on her inner peaceTwinkle Khanna has had a successful career in the movie industry both in front of and behind the camera As an actress she made her debut in 1995 with the film Barsaat and went on to appear in films like Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai and Baadshah After retiring from acting in 2001 she pursued a career in writing and later became a film producer cofounding Grazing Goat Pictures and launching her own production house Mrs Funnybones Movies in 2016 She has coproduced several films including Pad Man which won the National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues in 2018 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/twinkle-khanna-shares-serene-moments-from-her-healing-journey-569717.html Sat, 31 Aug 2024 15:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/guddan-fame-actress-shweta-mahadik-sculpts-adorable-ganpati-statue-at-home-569723.html Mumbai Aug 31 Shweta Mahadik the talented actress from Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega has showcased her creative side by sculpting an adorable Ganpati statue at home ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi As the biggest festival in Mumbai approaches Shwetas handmade idol is a testament to her artistic talent and love for the festivalShweta shared a video of her DIY project on social media captioning it Ganpati bappa morya which reflects her enthusiasm and devotion to Lord Ganesha The video showcases her sculpting skills and the final result is a beautiful intricately designed Ganpati statueThe actresss Ganpati statue has received praise from fans and fellow artists alike with many taking to social media to appreciate her talent Shwetas creation is a reminder that with a little creativity and imagination we can create something truly specialAs a wellknown DIY artist Shwetas creative projects are always highly anticipated Her Ganpati statue is a great inspiration for others to get creative and make their own ecofriendly idols Shwetas attention to detail and love for the festival are evident in every aspect of the idolShweta Mahadik has been involved in various projects including TV shows and films Some of her notable works include Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega in 2018 Krishnadasi in 2016 and Lokmanya Ek Yugpurush in 2015 She has also been involved in modelling and has taken on smaller acting roles in the past IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/guddan-fame-actress-shweta-mahadik-sculpts-adorable-ganpati-statue-at-home-569723.html Sat, 31 Aug 2024 16:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/ileana-dcruz-shares-her-kitchen-woes-569724.html Mumbai Aug 31 Actress Ileana DCruz took to social media to share a lighthearted look at her kitchen struggles revealing a messy stove that left her followers amused Taking to Instagram Stories Ileana who has 161 million followers on the photosharing application dropped a humorous series of posts showcasing her kitchen woes In her first video she proudly declared that she spent 30 minutes scrubbing her stove clean giving her followers a glimpse into her domestic lifeHowever her next video told a different story Captioned and then did this Ileana revealed that her cleaning efforts were shortlived The video showed her cooking up a storm leaving her stove in a messy state once again The final picture she shared showed her stove in disarray with splatters and spills everywhere She captioned it why with a crying emoji expressing her frustration at the neverending battle to keep her kitchen cleanEarlier Ileana had shared a video of herself baking Sourdough bread an Egyptian starterIleana made her film debut in 2006 with the Telugu romance film Devadasu directed by Y V S Chowdary and starring Ram She has been a part of movies like Pokiri Kedi Khatarnak Rakhi Munna Bhale Dongalu Kick Shakti Nenu Naa Rakshasi Devudu Chesina Manushulu and NanbanIleana featured in the 2012 period romantic comedy Barfi written and directed by Anurag Basu starring Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka ChopraShe was also a part of the 2013 action comedy Phata Poster Nikhla Hero directed by Rajkumar Santoshi The film featured Shahid Kapoor She has been a part of music videos like Pehli Dafa and Sab Gazab IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/ileana-dcruz-shares-her-kitchen-woes-569724.html Sat, 31 Aug 2024 16:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/archies-fame-mihir-ahuja-to-feature-in-yash-patnaiks-next-project-569735.html Mumbai Aug 31 Mihir Ahuja the charming lead from Netflixs Archies is all set to captivate audiences once again in Yash Patnaiks upcoming project leaving fans eager to see whats next for this talented heartthrob The show an adaptation of Durjoy Duttas bestselling novel Now That Youre Rich Lets Fall in Love is already generating immense excitement with fans buzzing about the possibility of a new onscreen romanceYash Patnaiks Inspire Films known for their impressive track record of hits like Dear Ishq Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi Veera and Sadda Haq is behind this highly anticipated project promising a captivating storyline and memorable characters Following the success of Aukaat Se Zyada on Freshh Mint Patnaiks YouTube channel this new series is expected to be another masterpiece from the production house showcasing their expertise in crafting engaging narrativesWith Mihir Ahujas involvement the show is sure to draw in a massive audience eager to see his next performance bringing a fresh wave of excitement to the small screen The perfect blend of a bestselling story and a talented cast makes this series a mustwatch promising a rollercoaster of emotions and relatable momentsAs the wait begins fans cant help but wonder whats in store for them Will this new series be a heartwarming tale of love and selfdiscovery or a thrilling ride full of twists and turns One things for sure with Mihir Ahuja on board this show is set to be a hit on Amazon Mini TV bringing this exciting new series to life IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/archies-fame-mihir-ahuja-to-feature-in-yash-patnaiks-next-project-569735.html Sat, 31 Aug 2024 16:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sohum-shah-starrer-tumbbad-to-re-release-theatrically-on-september-13-569736.html Mumbai Aug 31 Actor Sohum Shahstarrer folk horror film Tumbbad which first hit the screens in 2018 is all set to rerelease in the theatres on September 13 Sohum along with the makers took to Instagram where he unveiled a poster which captures the eerie atmosphere that Tumbbad is known for It features the protagonist Vinayak Rao portrayed by Sohum Shah navigating through the ominous night lantern in hand alongside his young sonSohum captioned the post Doston We are arriving Its time for Tumbbad Experience in cinemas again on 13th September 2024Directed by Rahi Anil Barve with Anand Gandhi as the creative director and Adesh Prasad as the codirector Tumbbad follows the story of his search for a hidden 20thcentury treasure in the Indian village of Tumbbad Maharashtra Over time the film has gained a cult followingWritten by Mitesh Shah Prasad Barve and Gandhi the film was produced by Sohum Shah Aanand L Rai Mukesh Shah and Amita Shah The story follows Vinayak Raos descent into greed and obsession as he seeks out a mythical treasure guarded by the malevolent entity Hastar Tumbbad was the first Indian film to premiere in the Critics Week section of the 75th Venice International Film Festival Alongside Sohums performance the film also stars Jyoti Malshe and Anita DateKelkarIt was also screened at the 2018 Fantastic Fest Sitges Film Festival the Screamfest Horror Film Festival the El Gouna Film Festival the 23rd International Film Festival of Kerala Morbido Film Fest Brooklyn Horror Film Festival and Nitte International Film FestivalSohum made his first appearance on screen in 2009 with the film Baabarr where he essayed the role of an antagonist and in 2012 with the National Awardwinning film Ship of Theseus He has also featured in films such as Talvar and Simran IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sohum-shah-starrer-tumbbad-to-re-release-theatrically-on-september-13-569736.html Sat, 31 Aug 2024 16:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/ntr-jr-fulfils-mothers-forever-dream-of-bringing-him-to-her-hometown-569738.html Mumbai Aug 31 Star NTR Jr fulfilled his mothers dream of bringing the actor to her hometown Kundapura in Karnataka while Prashanth Neel and Rishab Shetty joined them NTR Jr took to X where he shared pictures featuring him his mother Prashanth Neel and RishabFor the caption he wrote My mothers forever dream of bringing me to her hometown Kundapura and seeking darshan at Udupi Sri Krishna Matha has finally come true To make it happen just before her birthday on September 2nd is the best gift I could give her He then went on to thank Neel and Rishabh among others for making the moment more special Thanks to VKiragandur sir and my dearest friend Prashanth Neel for joining me and making this possible A special thanks to my dear friend shettyrishab whose presence and support made this moment incredibly special he wrote Last week the makers of Man of Masses NTR Jrstarrer Devara Part 1 unveiled the new poster of the movieSharing the poster on social media the makers wrote The faces of fear In a month his arrival will stir up the world with an unmissable bigscreen experience Lets experience his majestic madness in theatres on September 27thDevara is directed by Koratala Siva and also stars Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi KapoorIt is set to hit theatres on September 27NTR Jr first appeared as a child artiste in the 1991 film Brahmarshi Viswamitra written directed and starred by his grandfather NT Rama Rao He essayed the titular role of Lord Rama in the 1997 mythological film RamayanamHe made his debut as Venu Reddy in 2001 with the film Ninnu Choodalani The Telugu romantic drama film was directed by V R Prathap and featured Raveena RajputNTR Jr then went on to appear in films like Student No 1 Subbu Allari Ramudu Simhadri Naa Alludu Narasimhudu Yamadonga Brindavanam Dammu Temper Janatha Garage Jai Lava Kusa and Aravinda Sametha Veera RaghavaHe was seen as Komaram Bheem in an epic period drama RRR directed by S S Rajamouli The film starred Ram Charan Ajay Devgn Alia Bhatt Shriya Saran Samuthirakani Ray Stevenson Alison Doody and Olivia Morris The song Naatu Naatu from the movie won the Oscar for Best Original Song at the 95th Academy AwardsHe is all set to be making his Hindi film debut with the upcoming action drama War 2 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/ntr-jr-fulfils-mothers-forever-dream-of-bringing-him-to-her-hometown-569738.html Sat, 31 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/north-meets-south-in-diljeet-dosanjhs-kitchen--569746.html Mumbai Aug 31 Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh gave a peek into the North and South fusion in his kitchen An avid user of social media Diljit took to Instagram where he shared a video where he is seen making chicken while his cook is seen making dosa The actorsinger is seen giving instructions on how to make the dish but he shares the recipe in his own unique and hilarious way in Punjabi Once the two dishes are made Diljit and his cook are seen dancing in the kitchenKukkad VS Dosa Diljit captioned the clip Talking about work Diljit was last seen on screen in the Hindi film Amar Singh Chamkila by Imtiaz Ali The film was made on the life of controversial musician Amar Singh Chamkila Actress Parineeti Chopra played his wife AmarjotIn Punjabi films Diljit was seen in the romantic comedy film Jatt amp Juliet 3 directed by Jagdeep Sidhu The film is a spiritual successor to the blockbusters 2012s Jatt amp Juliet and Jatt amp Juliet 2 which was released in 2013 The film also stars Neeru Bajwa Jasmin Bajwa Rana Ranbir B N Sharma and Nasir Chinyoti The film had breached the Rs 100 crore mark at the global boxoffice making it the highestgrossing Punjabi filmDiljit is very popular in the West as well Recently American rapper Saweetie shared her experience of working with Diljit as they worked together on the track KhuttiShe had said When I was in the studio with Diljit they were teaching meShe shared that she didnt send her verses in before the recording because she likes the process to be organicTalking about the process she said I love working that way I feel like thats how you get the most out of the art because I feel like hes doing his best Im doing my best We have our team around Theyre really supportive And its probably like one of my favourite studio experiencesGreat energy all around They were teaching me how to say certain words I learned how to say Khutti It can mean several things It means being hot that man Its just like depending on how you use it thats what it means Earlier he made Ed Sheeran sing in Punjabi during the latters India leg of his tour in Mumbai Recently he also made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon which helped solidify his international stature IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/north-meets-south-in-diljeet-dosanjhs-kitchen--569746.html Sat, 31 Aug 2024 17:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/singer-composer-sagar-bhatia-to-release-12-soul-stirring-renditions-569759.html Mumbai Aug 31 Renowned composer Sagar Bhatia known for his work on the iconic Bollywood film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is set to mesmerise audiences once again with his latest project Sagar Wali Qawwali In collaboration with Sony Music and My FM Sagar will release 12 soulstirring renditions of classic cult songs starting August 30th Each Friday a new rendition will be unveiled with the first being his heartfelt take on Bulleya a song that resonates with the depths of love and longingSagars music is a personal ode to love hope and selfdiscovery with songs like Shukran Allah Muskurane Ki Wajah and Teri Deewani showcasing his ability to blend timeless essence with modern flairBy thoughtfully reworking select lyrics Sagar aims to create a unique vibe appealing to both nostalgic and new audiences His music is a reflection of his own journey a symphony of emotions that echoes the highs and lows of lifeSagar shared Music has been my solace confidence and best friend These 12 songs are pieces of my heart fragments of my soul and whispers of my deepest emotions I hope my music speaks to your hearts soothes your wounds and lifts your spiritsJoin Sagar on this musical journey as he weaves a tapestry of emotions through his captivating compositions With Sagar Wali Qawwali get ready to experience the perfect blend of nostalgia and innovation only on Sony Music and My FMAs Sagars music transcends generations it reminds us that some melodies are eternal and their impact is felt beyond words So let the rhythms of Sagar Wali Qawwali transport you to a world of emotions where love hope and selfdiscovery await IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/singer-composer-sagar-bhatia-to-release-12-soul-stirring-renditions-569759.html Sat, 31 Aug 2024 19:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sandhya-mridul-thanks-to-social-media-women-are-now-confident-of-speaking-against-sexual-harassment-569469.html New Delhi Aug 30 Actress Sandhya Mridul flashbacks a few years and remembers when she came out and wrote on social media platform X against her harassment She has also not forgotten how some publications trashed her Today all you need to do is take screenshots of the lewd messages men in the industry or elsewhere send and put them up You know many people stress that the Me Too movement failed On the contrary it has made many men cautious the ones who would say the nastiest things now know when to shut up actor Sandhya Mridul told IANSHer latest outing may have been the solo comedy show Ridiculous Ms Mridul performed in the national capital recently still the actor who started her career with the popular TV serial Swabhimaan and went to do Banegi Apni Baat Koshish and Hu Ba Hu smiles and says Well now when I enter my mothers room she knows the television must be switched offDeciding to walk away from the repetitive character of television Mridul might have done some successful films like Saathiya Page 3 and others but it was crossover cinema where her soul was Strings 13th Floor Chowki Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd The Great Indian Butterfly Angry Indian Goddesses and Waisa Bhi Hota HaiWhile many insiders cautioned her that doing such cinema was a perfect recipe for being ignored by the mainstream and going broke she remembers telling herself Passion has always driven me why should it not now After all these roles require craft and not makeupComing back to Ridiculous Ms Mridul her first solo performance the actor who has worked with theatre directors like Mahesh Dattani and Lillete Dubey admits there was no plan she just started writing something and what emerged was a relaxed take on men relationships and sex Not to mention how single women in society are looked atMridul laments that being in Mumbai one is so busy being an actor that shehe tends to undermine her capability to create And the past few years I have been feeling See as it is Im a niche actor who works on very selected projects And of all the mediums theatre was my favourite Then why am I spending the least time on it After all it is all about spontaneity something I truly believe in You know exactly what youre making the audience feelWhile you are entertaining them they are giving back much warmth and energy It is probably the most thrilling and passionate of mediums While I have been writing other things too Excurators Events Pvt Ltd wanted to go with this gig she addsPinning her hopes high on OTT platforms she feels they are not only willing to tell different tales but also tell them differentlyOne is seeing fresh faces newer talent in every department and actors who were in their labyrinths coming back I do not care much about the algorithm thing going on with OTTs I just hope they remain true to craft and not go the usual Bollywood way she concludes IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/sandhya-mridul-thanks-to-social-media-women-are-now-confident-of-speaking-against-sexual-harassment-569469.html Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/kartik-aryan-leases-out-rs-175-crore-juhu-property-for-a-whopping-rent-569445.html Mumbai Aug 29 Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan has recently leased his upscale Juhu property for a whopping Rs 45 lakh per month underscoring the robust real estate activity in the area According to a realestate website the property was registered with a stamp duty of Rs 42500 The apartment located in the Siddhi Vinayak Presidency Cooperative Housing Society spans 1912 sq ft Aaryan purchased the property jointly with his mother Mala Tiwari on June 30 2024 for Rs 175 crore The purchase incurred Rs 105 crore in stamp duty and a Rs 30000 registration fee with two parking spaces included Based on data from the realestate website the rental yield for the apartment is 31 per cent Incidentally this is just one of Aaryans real estate investments in July 2023 his parents bought a Rs 165 crore apartment on the 8th floor of the same building The Juhu area known for its scenic beachfront and luxurious residences remains a top choice for celebrities and business elites Its allure is further enhanced by its proximity to highend amenities Earlier this year renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar also purchased a home in the neighbourhood emphasising Juhus continued popularity Aaryan known for hit films like Pyaar Ka Punchnama Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 has become one of Bollywoods most soughtafter young actors With his endearing onscreen performances he has garnered a substantial fan base and established himself as a key player in the next generation of Bollywood actors His recent role in the biopic Chandu Champion has received positive feedback while his upcoming movie Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is set for release this Diwali IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/kartik-aryan-leases-out-rs-175-crore-juhu-property-for-a-whopping-rent-569445.html Thu, 29 Aug 2024 23:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-shah-rukh-khan-assisted-farah-khan-on-kabhi-haan-kabhi-naa-569280.html Mumbai Aug 29 Choreographerdirector Farah Khan shared an interesting anecdote about Bollywood megastar and her close friend Shah Rukh Khan A video of Farah shows her walking down the memory lane and talking about the budget constraints on Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa and how SRK served as her assistant on one of the songsShe told Radio Nasha The film was made on a shoestring budget SRK was paid Rs 25000 for that film I was the highest paid resource on that movie I want to tell you I was paid Rs 5000 for each song on that film and there were 6 songs So I was paid Rs 30000She further mentioned that the film didnt even have a budget for assistants in each departmentFor one song in the film we didnt have the budget to pay the dancers So we hired all the locals in Goa They had never done lipsync and they didnt know how to catch the beat So SRK used to lie down out of the frame and he used to pinch them to get up when the beat cameThe film was directed by Kundan Shah of Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro fame It also starred Deepak Tijori Suchitra Krishnamurthy and Naseeruddin Shah It was made on a budget of Rs 14 crore and grossed Rs 55 crore equivalent to Rs 80 crore adjusted for inflation as of 2018The film is remembered for its songs and a compelling performance by SRKSRK has bought the rights to the film under his banner Red Chillies EntertainmentIt was remade in Telugu as Swapnalokam which was directed by Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao and starred Jagapathi Babu and Raasi IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-shah-rukh-khan-assisted-farah-khan-on-kabhi-haan-kabhi-naa-569280.html Thu, 29 Aug 2024 07:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/lara-dutta-shares-precious-moments-with-daughter-at-taylor-swifts-concert--569211.html Mumbai Aug 28 Actress Lara Dutta Bhupathi who was recently seen in the streaming series Ranneeti Balakot amp Beyond has shared a glimpse of her Taylor Swift concert that she attended with her daughter Saira in London On Wednesday the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram and dropped 2 videos of herself and her daughter enjoying the concert In the video Taylor Swift can be seen performing the song Shake It OffShe wrote on the video Players gonna play babyLara and Mahesh Bhupathi got engaged in 2010 They tied the knot on February 16 2011 in a civil ceremony in Mumbai and followed it with a Christian ceremony on 20 February 2011 at Sunset Point in Goa On August 1 2011 Dutta confirmed that she was pregnant with their first childOn the work front she was recently seen in Ranneeti Balakot amp Beyond in which she shared the screen with Jimmy Shergill Ashutosh Rana and Prasanna The show was inspired by true events and is a war room drama based on the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack and the subsequent retaliatory action by the Indian Air ForceIt takes the viewers behind the scenes of the definitive defence operations of India and the ensuing mission when India fought back marking the firstever series to depict the 2019 warfareThe series was released on April 25 2024 on JioCinema with dubbed versions in Kannada Marathi and Bengali languagesThe actress also has the theatrical film Welcome To The Jungle in the pipeline in which she is set to reunite with Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar The film also stars Akshay Kumar Raveena Tandon Suniel Shetty Disha Patani Aftab Shivdasani Jacqueline Fernandez Arshad Warsi and Tusshar KapoorLara and Akshay last worked together in the streaming film Bell Bottom IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/lara-dutta-shares-precious-moments-with-daughter-at-taylor-swifts-concert--569211.html Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/malaika-arora-treats-herself-with-this-happy-meal-569224.html Mumbai Aug 28 Actress Malaika Arora is sharing details of her favourite meal The actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram on Wednesday and shared a picture of her lunch spread By the looks of it the actress had a hearty meal as she gorged on brown rice sambhar curd curry bhindi eggplant papad and chutney She wrote on the picture Happiness on our platesShe also shared her look from the latest edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne IFFM She shared her look on her Instagram Stories In one of the looks she could be seen dressed in a pearl white catsuit she wore to meet fansHer outfit features a white rose embellishment on the neck a halter neckline a cutout on the bodice a plunging bare back design a bodycon fit hugging her enviable frame gathered details on the cups and waist and skinnyfit legsThe actress is active on social media and often shares glimpses of her holiday and meals on her Instagram StoriesTalking about her work life Malaika has served as a judge on reality shows such as Nach Baliye Zara Nachke Dikha Perfect Bride Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Indias Got Talent Indias Next Top Model MTV Supermodel of the Year and Indias Best Dancer She also appeared in the reality series Fabulous Lives of Bollywood WivesThe actress was recently in the news over her alleged breakup with Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor She was earlier married to actor Arbaaz Khan The two parted ways in 2016 and the couple had a sonWhile the actress hasnt tied the knot Arbaaz Khan married the makeup artiste Sshura Khan in an intimate ceremony in December last year The two reportedly met on the sets of the movie Patna Shukla IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/malaika-arora-treats-herself-with-this-happy-meal-569224.html Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/why-kareena-kapoor-khan-loves-to-clean-her-own-table-569041.html Mumbai Aug 28 Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan who is gearing up for her upcoming police procedural drama film The Buckingham Murders once shared that she likes to take care of home The actress is one of the most bankable stars of the industry but theres a side to her which like to take charge of what happens around the house and multitask while at itIn an old video Kareena can be seen saying Everything is my department What the kids will eat at home the play dates their classes whats cooking at home whats Saif eating I love doing all of that I love multitasking I love being an actor a star and a housewifeShe further mentioned If Im having people over at my house I love to clean the table In a way that gives some power to meMeanwhile on the work front the actress is awaiting the release of her upcoming movie The Buckingham Murders Recently the poster of the film was unveiled It shows Kareena walking on the cold London streets as her back faces the cameraThe film is directed by Hansal Mehta who is known for Scam 1992 The Harshad Mehta Story Aligarh Shahid and othersThe film also stars Ash Tandon celebrity chef Ranveer Brar and Keith Allen It is written by Aseem Arrora Kashyap Kapoor and Raghav Raj Kakker In The Buckingham Murders Kareena essays the role of a BritishIndian detective Jasmeet Bhamra who has recently lost her child She is assigned the case of a murdered 10yearold child in BuckinghamshireThe film is a Mahana Films and TBM Films production presented by Balaji Telefilms and produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R KapoorKareena also has the Rohit Shettydirectorial Singham Again in the pipeline IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/why-kareena-kapoor-khan-loves-to-clean-her-own-table-569041.html Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/victoria-beckham-gives-sneak-peak-into-her-special-family-moments-at-muskoka-569057.html Los Angeles Aug 28 Singerfashion designer Victoria Beckham is giving a peek into her family holiday On Tuesday she took to her Instagram account and shared a photo dump of her vacationHer husband the former English footballer David Beckham also features in the pictures albeit in high spiritsVictoria wrote in the caption Special family moments in Muskoka x Kisses SalterFamily I love you all so much xx davidbeckham romeobeckham cruzbeckham HarperSevenVictoria rose to prominence in the 1990s as a member of the girl group the Spice Girls in which she was nicknamed Posh SpiceHaving sold more than 100 million records worldwide they became the bestselling female group of all timeAfter the Spice Girls split in 2001 Beckham was signed to Virgin RecordsShe has starred in five official documentaries and reality shows including Victorias Secrets Being Victoria Beckham The Real Beckhams Victoria Beckham A Mile In Their Shoes and Victoria Beckham Coming to AmericaShe has also made a cameo appearance in an episode of Ugly Betty and been a guest judge on Project Runway Germanys Next Topmodel and American IdolRecently documentaryfilmmaker Fisher Stevens spoke about how Victoria was embarrassed when her husband factchecked her privilegeShocked Stevens immediately texted his producing partner who was listening in from the next room What the f is David doing here Victoria was very embarrassed and nervous because clearly hes been watching and I was mortified myself IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/victoria-beckham-gives-sneak-peak-into-her-special-family-moments-at-muskoka-569057.html Wed, 28 Aug 2024 08:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-yash-chopra-scolded-shah-rukh-khan-569062.html Mumbai Aug 28 Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan was once scolded by the late filmmaker Yash Chopra An old video of the two gentlemen having a chat has now resurfaced on the internetIn the video the filmmaker can be seen telling SRK You are one actor whom I have met in 20 years who has never asked me about the story of any of my films You have always said Adi has written you are directing Ill do You never asked me about how much money am I going to give you for the filmHe further mentioned You have never taken a penny from me during the production of any of my films Whatever I gave you in the last week before the films release you would call me and say I think you have given a little bit more to me I remember we were making a film and I called you angrily and told you that Im about to start the film why are you missing in action I understand you must be busy but we should meet once before the film goes on floorThe filmmaker then told the media present at the venue SRK then said Lets settle this once and for all Why shall I meet you I wont listen to the story from you whatever money you would give to me Ill accept Both of us have an understanding and once I start working on your film I wont work on any other film until your film is completedYash Chopra and SRK shared a long history since DarrIt was on the sets of Darr that SRK and Aditya Chopra became good friendsYash Chopra and SRK have worked together on films like Dil To Pagal Hai VeerZaara and Jab Tak Hai Jaan IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-yash-chopra-scolded-shah-rukh-khan-569062.html Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/kim-kardashian-bats-for-clemency-pleads-to-biden-568986.html Los Angeles Aug 27 When reality television star Kim Kardashian is not being chased by the paparazzi she likes to work towards making society inclusive The reality star recently paid a visit to the Department of Justice in Washington DC and met pardon attorney Elizabeth Oyer to work towards clemency of the prisoners of the state who may be now ready to get absorbed in societyShe took to her Instagram and shared pictures from her visitLast week I had the opportunity to go visit the Department of Justice in Washington DC to meet with our United States pardon attorney Elizabeth Oye Kim wrote in the caption She added that they talked about some of the many men and women who have taken accountability for their crimes worked hard to turn their lives around and are ready to come home from our prisons and be with their families Starting this week I will be highlighting some of their important cases in my stories I hope President Biden takes the opportunity to make clemency a significant part of his legacy before he leaves office ClemencyNow she addedKardashian has worked in the area of prison reform advocating for the commutation of the sentence of Chris Young and also of Alice Marie Johnson a woman who received a life sentence for a firsttime drug offence as the leader of a major cocaine ring in Tennessee which was granted by President Donald Trump in June 2018Recently The Kardashians star shared a word of appreciation for the formerly incarcerated singer David JassyShe reshared a post from David on her Instagram Story Kardashian wrote in the video David Jassy also spent 15 years inside San Quentin prison where I got to meet him and spend time with him learning about his music program and ear hustle podcast proud he is home and making musicKardashians plea comes at a time when the US is getting ready for the electoral tussle IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/kim-kardashian-bats-for-clemency-pleads-to-biden-568986.html Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/triptii-dimri-manifests-her-lifes-vision-in-the-lap-of-nature-568685.html Mumbai Aug 26 Actress Triptii Dimri who is fresh off the success of her comedy film Bad Newz is spending unwinding in the serene landscape and manifesting for bigger and simpler things On Sunday the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram and dropped several pictures and videos of her getawayOne of the videos shows her on a grape farm as she plucks the fruit and enjoys the organic food experience She wrote in the video Manifesting my own little farmThe actress often goes on vacation to unwind herself and enjoy the peace of a different place However the actress has often shared that she is very laid back when it comes to posting vacation pictures on her social media and often posts the pictures very lateMeanwhile Bad Newz which saw her romancing Vicky Kaushal and Ammy Virk has collected more than Rs 100 crore worldwideBefore this the actress was seen in the Ranbir Kapoorstarrer film Animal which was one of the biggest blockbusters of 2023 The film collected more than Rs 800 crore worldwide catapulting her to fameThe actress who has been having a dream run will be next seen in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 opposite Kartik Aaryan The film marks the third instalment of the horrorcomedy franchise and the second film from the franchise for Kartik who was last seen in the sports biopic Chandu ChampionTriptii also has Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video and Dhadak 2 in the pipeline While in Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video she will be seen opposite Rajkummar Rao Dhadak 2 will see her romancing Siddhant ChaturvediDhadak 2 is the sequel to the 2018 film Dhadak which marked the Bollywood debut of Janhvi Kapoor The film itself was adapted from the Marathi blockbuster Sairaat IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/triptii-dimri-manifests-her-lifes-vision-in-the-lap-of-nature-568685.html Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/actor-vineet-singh-feels-chhaava-will-resonate-deeply-with-the-audience-568778.html Mumbai Aug 26 Actor Vineet Kumar Singh who earned widespread recognition for his intense portrayal of a struggling boxer in Anurag Kashyaps Mukkabaaz 2017 is now eagerly anticipating the release of his upcoming film Chhaava Based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Chhaava directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films stars Vicky Kaushal Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna in the lead roles Singh who shot into fame with his portrayal of Danish Khan in Gangs Of Wasseypur 2012 has revealed that he derives immense satisfaction from delivering highquality work which fuels his passion for actingSingh also talked about the inherent risks of taking on such a film which resonates deeply with the audience I took a significant risk when I moved to Mumbai to pursue acting Anyone who ventures into the entertainment industry faces this challenge Beyond that nothing seems like a risk the actor saidStating that delivering quality work provides him with an elevated sense of satisfaction Vineet said The teaser of Chhaava is receiving a lot of love from the audience and Im confident that they will appreciate the film as well Its an amazing project and Im thrilled with the positive response it is garneringTalking about his other projects the actor said I have a show titled Rangeen produced by Kabir Khan for Amazon I am also a part of Reema Kagtis film Superboys of Malegaon which will premiere in the Gala section at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on September 13 So preparations are underway for thatVineet has also joined the cast of SDGM starring Sunny Deol in the lead role On the occasion of Vineets birthday on Saturday the makers of the film made the announcement saying Happy Birthday vineetksofficial Have a wonderful year ahead Welcome on board for SDGM MASS FEAST LOADING IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/actor-vineet-singh-feels-chhaava-will-resonate-deeply-with-the-audience-568778.html Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/abhay-verma-bats-for-adoption-of-pets-on-international-dog-day-568815.html Mumbai Aug 26 Actor Abhay Verma whose horrorcomedy film Munjya has bowed on OTT is celebrating the International Dog Day on Monday The actor loves dogs and has a dog named Joey He has shared how adopting a pet changes peoples lives for wholesome goodness The actor said Joey has brightened my life Whenever I return from a shoot he welcomes me with so much joy it just takes away all the tiredness And I make sure that I greet him with the same amount of delight no matter what I really cant fathom the bliss he has brought into my lifeThe actor said that he really doesnt mind spoiling his little boyWhen you adopt a pet you turn into a parent by default This joy knows no bounds honestly he addedMeanwhile Munjya which breached the Rs 100 crore mark during its theatrical run is now available on streaming mediumThe film is set against the backdrop of Pune and Konkan region in Maharashtra and revolves around Bittu played by Abhay Verma who is head over heels in love with Bela played by Sharvari but when he goes to his hometown he discovers his past and ancestral history wrapped around demons and paranormal activity unknown to BittuTalking about the film Abhay Verma said I think Munjya chose me and not the other way around Any creative endeavour like such is too big to choose its more than spiritual for me and with Bittu being loved in such a big way it felt as if my prayers were being answered by the audience as the almighty The film also stars Sharvari and Mona Singh in the lead rolesProduced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik under Maddock Films the film is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/abhay-verma-bats-for-adoption-of-pets-on-international-dog-day-568815.html Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/singhasan-khali-karo-from-kangana-ranaut-starrer-emergency-is-a-call-for-total-revolution-568829.html Mumbai Aug 26 The song Singhasan Khali Karo from the upcoming Kangana Ranaut directorial Emergency was released on Monday The track was originally penned by legendary poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar and takes listeners straight to the stormy days leading up to Indias Emergency imposed in 1975 Coopted by Jayaprakash Narayan to rally the masses the voice of dissent was born out of the 197577 uprising against Prime Minister Indira Gandhis ironfisted ruleThe song has been composed by GV Prakash Kumar and it pulsates with the urgency of a nation at a crossroads It is crooned by Udit Narayan Nakash Aziz and Nakul AbhyankarTalking about the song Kangana Ranaut said In the 1970s the people of India rallied together and found their voice in Singhasan Khali Karo a slogan that challenged the tyranny of Mrs Indira Gandhis premiership These were the words of Ramdhari Singh Dinkar celebrated as the poet of rebellion and they became Jayaprakash Narayans call for Total RevolutionShe further mentioned This clarion call shook the very foundations of power its aftershocks birthing new parties and ideologies Every patriot became a foot soldier in the army of democracy and the sentiments of this movement live on in the DNA of Indian politics Its incredible to collaborate with maestro G V Prakash who captured the emotional resonance of this revolution in the songG V Prakash Kumar said Composing Singhasan Khali Karo was an extraordinary journey It is an outcome of diving deep into the raw revolutionary spirit of the 1970s and bringing it to life through music is an honour It was a privilege to work with the immensely talented Manoj Muntashir whose powerful lyrics capture the essence of resistance and the fight for justiceEmergency is written and directed by Kangana Ranaut and also stars Anupam Kher Mahima Chaudhary Milind Soman Shreyas Talpade Vishak Nair and the late Satish Kaushik in pivotal rolesProduced by Zee Studios and Manikarnika Films the film is set to release in theatres on September 6 2024 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/singhasan-khali-karo-from-kangana-ranaut-starrer-emergency-is-a-call-for-total-revolution-568829.html Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/why-kay-kay-menon-calls-himself-ziddi-568676.html Mumbai Aug 25 Actor Kay Kay Menon who is receiving a lot of positive responses to his work in the recently released streaming series Shekhar Home has called himself a stubborn actor The actor recently appeared on the Humans of Bombay podcast and said that he had his share of struggles initially to the point where was demoralised and thought that the market wouldnt allow serious actors like him to work in filmsHe even said that he thought of leaving the industry but then destiny took a turn It was when he saw the Manoj Bajpayeestarrer cult classic Satya become a huge hit and thats when he thought that the audience and the market were now ready for actors for his school of cinemaHe said I was gonna leave because I thought I couldnt do the overly mainstream cinema as it used to be in the 1990s Then I saw Satya and it garnered such a great response I felt Oh now this has become a big hitA few years later the actor would go on to work with the screenwriter of Satya Anurag Kashyap in The Last Train To MahakaliHowever it wasnt until Sarkar that he found a strong foothold in the industryHe said Till Sarkar I used to introduce myself as Kay Kay Menon Im an actor After Sarkar I stopped doing that Uske baad Im an actor bolne ki zaroorat nahi padi They came to see Mr Bachchan veteran megastar Amitabh Bachchan and they got an additional bonusSarkar was directed by Ram Gopal Varma the director of SatyaHe further mentioned Manoj Bajpayee always tells me that we are very stubborn people There were many actors perhaps some better than us who perished and left the city IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/why-kay-kay-menon-calls-himself-ziddi-568676.html Sun, 25 Aug 2024 21:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-karan-kundrra-asked-his-mom-about-her-childhood-crush-568548.html Mumbai Aug 24 Actor Karan Kundrra who is known for his stints in MTV Roadies and Bigg Boss 15 and is currently seen in Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment has shared the reaction of his mother when he asked her about her childhood crush On Saturday the actor took to Instagram where he shared several pictures with his mother Mummy se unke childhood crush ke baare mein pooch liya mummy kehti Marr Gaya maa kassam savage mummy Karan wrote in the captionKaran made his acting debut with the television show Kitani Mohabbat Hai He then went on to star in Kitani Mohabbat Hai 2 Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum Dil Hi Toh Hai and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai besides hosting reality shows like MTV Love School Dance Deewane Juniors and Temptation Island IndiaHe also featured in films like Mubarakan 1921 and Tera Kya Hoga Lovely In 2021 he participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 15 where he emerged as the second runnerupThe actor has been dating actress Tejasswi Prakash since 2021 They first met while working on Ladies vs Gentlemen and started dating during Bigg Boss 15Earlier Karan dated Anusha Dandekar They were together for threeandahalf years before they broke up in 2020As their fans speculated as to why they broke up Anusha took to Instagram and revealed that she had been duped and had been waiting for an apology but had not received one IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-karan-kundrra-asked-his-mom-about-her-childhood-crush-568548.html Sun, 25 Aug 2024 00:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/munjya-chose-me-rather-than-the-other-way-round-abhay-verma-568549.html Mumbai Aug 25 Actor Abhay Verma whose horrorcomedy hit Munjya has landed on OTT now has shared that for him the film coming to him was somewhat like a spiritual intervention Set against the backdrop of Pune and Konkan Munjya revolves around Bittu played by Abhay Verma who is head over heels in love with Bela played by Sharvari but when he goes to his hometown he discovers his past and ancestral history wrapped around demons and paranormal activities unknown to himTalking about the film Abhay said I think Munjya chose me and not the other way around Any creative endeavour like such is too big to choose Its more than spiritual for me and with Bittu being loved in such a big way it felt as if my prayers were being answered by the audience as the almightyHe added Im excited to realise that this family is only going to get bigger as Disney Hotstar seems just the platform for it Apart from thanking Dinesh sir Aditya sir and Amar sir for their constant support Id join my hands and thank the audience who made the film cross the Rs 100 crore markThe movie is a hat tip to the revered Indian folklore with themes such as unrequited love consent and a reflection of modern society at its coreDirected by Aditya Sarpotdar Munjya also stars Sharvari and Mona Singh in the lead rolesSharvari said I was filled with immense pride and joy seeing the love the film received from everyone It was a moment of honour looking at Aditya Sarpotdar sirs longstanding vision of finding the true audience and being a mediator where I get a chance to play and experience what a modern woman is and what she stands for in todays timesIt is the one film that has given me so many things to cherish right from the execution of Taras and playing a character like Bela To share the screen with Abhay and Mona Mam has been such a good learning experience she addedProduced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik under Maddock Films Munjya is now streaming exclusively on Disney Hotstar IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/munjya-chose-me-rather-than-the-other-way-round-abhay-verma-568549.html Sun, 25 Aug 2024 00:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-mukesh-khanna-got-labelled-as-flop-actor-568410.html Mumbai Aug 24 An old video of actor Mukesh Khanna has resurfaced on the Internet which shows him talking about how despite witnessing an initial boost in his career he was labelled a flop actor The video shows a relatively young Mukesh Khanna saying how he witnessed a lull in the period from 1984 to 1986 He said I had 15 releases from 1984 to 1986 Threefour of these films got a release and became flops Then there were other films which couldnt be made or couldnt be releasedHe further mentioned Initially when my fourfive films turned out to be flops I was labelled a flop actor People said Its because of you that the films flop The producers who came to me wanted to cash in on me with the help of market forces I was appreciated for my first film and was signed as a lead in 1015 films But the industry and the market dictate the life of an artistIf your work is not good but the film turns out to be a hit you still manage to get the next few projects But when your work is good and the film becomes a flop you lose your value in the market he addedMukesh Khanna is known for his portrayal of Shaktimaan the superhero character in the selfcreated television series Shaktimaan and Bhishma in BR Chopras MahabharatHe was also the Chairman of the Childrens Film Society India from which he resigned in February 2018 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-mukesh-khanna-got-labelled-as-flop-actor-568410.html Sat, 24 Aug 2024 07:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/karisma-recalls-pre-vanity-van-days-when-stars-changed-outfits-behind-trees-568523.html Mumbai Aug 24 Actress Karisma Kapoor who is known for films like Andaz Apna Apna Coolie No1 and Raja Hindustani among others recently walked down the memory lane as she recalled how when she started out actors didnt have a vanity van The actress who serves as a judge on the dancing reality show Indias Best Dancer Season 4 spoke about the changes that the film industry has seen in the last 4050 yearsThe first film in which I got to work on a monitor was Dil To Pagal Hai It was during the dance of envy shot Yash ji Yash Chopra got it and Aditya Chopra and Uday Chopra were also on the sets Aur hum toh paagal ho gaye the we went mad looking at the monitor We thought Really We could see what we have done in a shot recalled Karisma who made her acting debut in 1991 at the age of 16 with Prem Qaidi opposite debutant Harish KumarShe also spoke about the first syncsound film that she worked on ZubeidaaI saw another milestone The first film with syncsound was Zubeidaa directed by Shyam Benegal It was the first movie where we put on lapel mics for real life sound she recalledThe actress was referring to a major technological advancement in Hindi cinema when the industry moved on from studio dubbing of characters to the syncsound where the dialogues were recorded live on the sets which made the scene immersive besides adding more depth to the narrativeShe added The number of vans that are parked outside the sets of this show We didnt have anything like this We used to go behind a tree and change our outfits for a scene sometimes we went to the loo So yeah our industry has seen major changes in the last 4050 yearsThe actress is seen as a judge alongside Terence Lewis and Geeta Kapoor in Indias Best Dancer 4 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/karisma-recalls-pre-vanity-van-days-when-stars-changed-outfits-behind-trees-568523.html Sat, 24 Aug 2024 20:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/kunal-kemmu-enjoys-bike-ride-in-ladakh-with-his-gang-568527.html Mumbai Aug 24 Actorfilmmaker Kunal Kemmu who made his directorial debut with Madgaon Express is on a break as he is enjoying a road trip on a bike with his friends in the Himalayas Kunal took to his Instagram and shared a video in which he could be seen taking to the roads on a bike with his friends in Ladakh The group visited the Khardung La mountain pass in the Leh districtCaptioning the post Kunal wrote Riders IncMaintained by the Border Roads Organisation it is one of the worlds highest motorable roads The video shows Kunal at the Khardungla Pass at an altitude of 17982 feet posing with the Indian flag waving in the wind Another photo captures Kunal enjoying a cosy bonfire all smiles as he bonds with his friendsKunals passion for biking is obvious as he often embarks on thrilling rides with his gang These bike trips are not just about the adrenaline rush for him they are also about savouring the natural beauty that surrounds him and spending quality time with his group of friendsKunal who has often spoken about his passion for travel is clearly having a great time with his group of friends Travelling is a tradition for the actor who has set a personal goal of visiting three international destinations a year a goal he continues to uphold His Ladakh adventure is just another example of how he lives by his passion inspiring others to pack their bags and explore the world On the work front Kunal Kemmu will next be seen in Prime Videos upcoming web series Gulkanda Tales directed by Raj amp DK of The Family Man fame where he will share the screen with Pankaj Tripathi and Patralekha in key roles IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/kunal-kemmu-enjoys-bike-ride-in-ladakh-with-his-gang-568527.html Sat, 24 Aug 2024 20:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/farah-khan-was-left-starving-in-flight-due-to-this-actress-568350.html Mumbai Aug 23 Choreographerdirector Farah Khan who is known for films like Main Hoon Na Om Shanti Om and Happy New Year recently took a flight but couldnt enjoy an inflight culinary experience On Friday Farah took to her Instagram and shared a video of herself sitting next to Shilpa Shetty Kundra on a flightAs the air hostess walks up to Farah and hands her a beverage Shilpa looks at Farah angrily after which the director refuses the beverage She then reads out a few delectable items from the menu and enquires about the availability of the item from the air hostess However Shilpa denies her every time Farah wants to indulge in somethingFinally Farah got up and asked the cabin crew to change her seats as she couldnt take it furtherShe even poked fun at Shilpa and wrote in jest Never sit with Shilpashetty on a flight U wont get to eat anything n u STILL WONT look like herFarah who has been getting a good response to her YouTube channel entertains the audience on social media with her sense of humour and engaging ReelsWhile she is known for making masala movies Farah hasnt directed any movie after Happy New Year in 10 years The film starred Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan Abhishek Bachchan Sonu Sood Deepika Padukone Boman Irani Vivaan Shah and Jackie ShroffThe film follows a bunch of losers as they transform themselves into a team that wins over the hearts of the people in the city and across the world all as part of their quest to pull off a diamond heistThe film which was made on a reported budget of Rs 140 crore went on to make Rs 350 crore at the box officeHappy New Year set a record by collecting Rs 449 crore making it the first Bollywood film to reach the figure in a single day a record which was later broken by the Aamir Khanstarrer Thugs of Hindostan IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/farah-khan-was-left-starving-in-flight-due-to-this-actress-568350.html Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/atharva-talks-about-the-importance-of-his-character-of-br-ambedkar-in-bheema-568352.html Mumbai Aug 23 Actor Atharva who is known for the portrayal of the titular role in the television show Ek Mahanayak Dr BR Ambedkar embodies the iconic figure and the architect of the Constitution of India in the newly launched social drama Bheema The actor spoke about the importance of his character in the larger narrative of BheemaThe actor called it a huge honour to play such an inspiring leader once again He shared that over the past twoandahalf years he has had the privilege of being a part of an iconic show like Ek Mahanayak Dr BR AmbedkarHe said When I learned that the makers of Bheema wanted me to portray Baba Saheb I was overjoyed and immediately accepted This role has been transformative and I am grateful to continue honouring his legacy through my performanceThe show is set in the 1980s and portrays the life of a young girl named Bheema from an underprivileged background The show highlights her struggles for equal rights Its a story of love strength and the unyielding bond between a mother and her daughterHe spoke about his role in the new show and how its integral to the narrative He said Baba Saheb serves as a guiding force for Bheema as she fights for her rights and seeks her rightful place in society The show meticulously captures her battles against the adversities imposed by society Despite enduring numerous injustices and discrimination Bheema remains fearless in her pursuit of justice and equalityAtharva has been receiving praise for his performance in Bheema He adds I was deeply honoured when the shows first episode aired and garnered such positive feedback Hearing from viewers who were moved by the shows narrative was incredibly rewarding The love and appreciation from the audience has been heartening and Im thankful to be involved in such a meaningful projectBheema airs on ampTV IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/atharva-talks-about-the-importance-of-his-character-of-br-ambedkar-in-bheema-568352.html Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/rithvikk-dhanjani-shares-profound-message-on-ex-asha-negis-birthday-568370.html Mumbai Aug 23 Actor Rithvikk Dhanjani shared a special wish for his exgirlfriend Asha Negi on the latters birthday on Friday Sharing a picture of the actress on the Stories section of his Instagram handle Rithvikk wrote on it Bappa tujhe jeevan ki har khushi de negi jeevan sirf aur sirf khushiyon se bhara rahe May you always have the power to stay in the moment and make the most of it Happy Birthday ashanegiRithvikk and Asha met on the sets of the popular television show Pavitra Rishta in which Asha played Archanas Ankita Lokhande daughter Purvi while Rithvik essayed the role of business tycoon Arjun Their onscreen chemistry was appreciated by the fans The show also starred late actor Sushant Singh Rajput and was his claim to fame before he made a move to the Hindi film industryRithvikk and Asha dated each other for a couple of years before they parted ways breaking the hearts of their fans They announced their breakup in 2020 during the Covid pandemic a period which tested many relationships of varied nature Both the actors mentioned that dealing with the breakup was a difficult phase in their livesHowever Rithvikk and Asha continue to remain on good terms with each other They refrain from speaking anything negative about each other and respect their personal lives and decisionsRithvikk is currently rumoured to be dating Krystle DSouza The two are often seen together on holidays or making public appearances in MumbaiRecently Asha had expressed her deep affection for coffee declaring that love is in the airShe took to Instagram where she dropped several pictures from a coffee shop in which she could be seen posing with her cup dressed in a white top paired with blue jeans IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/rithvikk-dhanjani-shares-profound-message-on-ex-asha-negis-birthday-568370.html Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/amy-jackson-gets-married-to-ed-westwick-568275.html Mumbai Aug 23 British actress Amy Jackson who works in Bollywood and is known for films like Thaandavam I Yevadu and the recent release Crakk is now married to her partner Ed Westwick On Friday Ed Westwick took to his Instagram and dropped several pictures featuring himself Amy Jackson her son and their friendsThe pictures were clicked inside a private jetThe actress could be seen wearing a wedding gownHe wrote in the caption Youre gonna need to change your IG handle iamamyjackson we did a little chilled Pizza and Pasta night to welcome our family and the wedding party The temperature is perfect the vibes Lets go biancobouquetweddings we love youEarlier in March this year the actress and Ed Westwick shared pictures from her engagement dinner partyIn one of the pictures the actress can be seen holding the hand of her sonThe last picture in the carousel shows her and Ed Westwick in a liplockBoth Amy and Ed Westwick twined in white outfits for the special dayThey wrote in the caption Let the Celebrations Begin Surrounded by our families and friends as dear as family we had the chance to celebrate our love with those we cherish the most from alllll over the world To Nicholas the incredible chefs and entire team at latelierrobuchonmayfair thank you for making our engagement dinner party so specialThey added We didnt even think it was possible to make the restaurant more beautiful but londoneventflorist you outdid yourself pure creative genius Get ready for the party spamThe actress earlier dated actor Prateik BabbarShe began dating hotelier George Panayiotou the son of EnglishCypriot businessman Andreas Panayiotou in December 2015 They became engaged in Zambia on January 1 2019 Their son was born on September 19 2019 The couple later broke up in 2021 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/amy-jackson-gets-married-to-ed-westwick-568275.html Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/aashiqui-star-anu-aggarwal-recalls-how-filmmakers-would-come-to-her-without-scripts-568099.html Mumbai Aug 22 Actress Anu Aggarwal who rose to fame with Aashiqui and King Uncle recalled the time when filmmakers would come to her with money for signing a film and would not have a script ready In a conversation with Lehren shared on Instagram the actress could be seen talking about it I was shocked to see that people who dont have their scripts are not ready when they would come to sign me up for a film They would have the money ready and I would say I dont want to sign with the money I would like to hear the scriptThey would say the script will be made so you can sign she added This was the way and because I am an actor I would like to see what my role story is Everything is important Nobody would have a script 98 per cent of people would not have the script she said Anu Aggarwal gained immense popularity in the 1990s after featuring in the musical romantic drama Aashiqui directed by Mahesh Bhatt She starred alongside Rahul Roy and Deepak TijoriThe film was known for its music by composer duo NadeemShravan establishing their careers The soundtrack album has been rated fourth by Planet Bollywood on their 100 Greatest Bollywood Soundtracks It was the bestselling Bollywood album at the time of its release The film was remade in Kannada as Roja in 2002 A sequel to the film Aashiqui 2 with a completely new theme directed by Mohit Suri with Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor was released in 2013 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/aashiqui-star-anu-aggarwal-recalls-how-filmmakers-would-come-to-her-without-scripts-568099.html Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/a-mythical-journey-lost-in-visual-grandeur-kalki-2898-ad-drops-on-ott-568105.html Mumbai Aug 22 In a series of appreciation posts for the Imtiaz Ali directorial Rockstar 2011 an anonymous user had commented Ranbir Kapoor was so good in the film that we didnt realise Nargis Fakhri was not up to the mark It is an interesting theory to test Can a single actor elevate an entire cast and storyline through the sheer force of their performance The answer it seems is no Even Amitabh Bachchans remarkable portrayal of Ashwathama in Kalki 2898 AD couldnt save the epic from becoming a severe letdownAfter minting recordbreaking numbers at the box office Kalki 2898 AD has now made its way to OTT platforms Directed by Nag Ashwin the film unfortunately does not live up to its substantial prerelease hype Ashwin undertakes the ambitious challenge of adapting a Pauranik tale into a cinematic universe equipped with all the new jazz of the futurist world He ultimately succumbs to its weight From fumbling storytelling to raw character development he fails to deliver at multiple levels The original epic is already intricate yet the writerdirector further complicates the narrative by incorporating characters from other religious mythologies such as Maryam and Rumi which only serves to alienate the audience from the core storyIronically the one person tasked with protecting the future Amitabh Bachchan also ends up saving Kalki 2898 AD from being a total disaster The legendary actor shines in every frame Watching him in the fight sequence is nothing less than inspiring The drama places him as the last man alive since Mahabharata and he seems to be the last of the brilliant performers of Hindi cinema Prabhas gives the most caricatured performance as Bhairva It is such a shame that the screenplay doesnt allow him to gain more depth as an incarnation of Karna Deepika Padukone looks simply dull as the Mother of God It is high time the actress gives the audience a role to appreciate and remember Kamal Haasan though impressive is underutilised potentially setting the stage for a more significant role in the sequelKalki 2898 AD is nothing but a spectacle to watch The VFX and CGI are worth watching on the big screen Be it the vision of Kashi the utopian city Shambhala or the initial sequence of Mahabharata the makers get it just right These elements alone justify the films impressive box office success However it is a concerning trend for Hindi cinema where content is being compromised at the cost of grand theatrical experiences like Bharmastra or RRR and now Kalki The repetition of similar visual frames across different films also contributes to a growing sense of monotonyFollowing the path of other largerthanlife PanIndia films the epic drama also promises to return with its second instalment leaving the audience on a cliffhanger It remains to be seen how Nag Ashwin redeems himself with the sequel Kalki 2898 AD is available for streaming on Amazon Prime and NetflixThe writer is a film critic Views expressed are personal IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/a-mythical-journey-lost-in-visual-grandeur-kalki-2898-ad-drops-on-ott-568105.html Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/pouring-my-heart-amp-soul-into-it-says-sana-sultan-on-her-singing-debut-567827.html Mumbai Aug 21 Model social media influencer and actress Sana Sultan Khan has opened up about her love for music revealing that she will soon be making her debut as a singer Bigg Boss OTT 3 fame Sana who has 69 million followers on Instagram is known for her cute looks and heartfelt shayarisShe said Music is my heartbeat It has always been a big part of who I am Ive been singing for a long time now and finally I get to share that part of me with peopleWhile she has kept most details about her singing debut under wraps Sana assured her fans that the wait wont be longI cant reveal too much just yet but I promise its coming very soon and Im pouring my heart and soul into it she commentedHer fans who have adored her for her sweet personality and Urdu poetic expressions are eager to hear her singReflecting on her journey Sana added Singing has always been my dream Its a way for me to connect with my emotions and with people I hope that when you hear my music you feel the love and passion I put into itSana has been part of short movies like Lost Dream and An Everlasting LoveShe was last seen in the controversial reality show Bigg Boss OTT 3 which also featured Munisha Khatwani Ranvir Shorey Naezy Sheikh Sai Ketan Rao Sana Makbul Poulomi Das Adnaan Shaikh Vishal Pandey Neeraj Goyat Deepak Chaurasia Armaan Malik Kritika Malik Payal Malik Lovekesh Kataria and Shivani KumariSana Makbul emerged as the winner of the season while Naezy finished runnerup The show aired on JioCinema was hosted by Bollywood star Anil Kapoor IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/pouring-my-heart-amp-soul-into-it-says-sana-sultan-on-her-singing-debut-567827.html Wed, 21 Aug 2024 23:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/my-character-in-tanaav-2-deepens-the-narrative-satyadeep-misra-567738.html Mumbai Aug 21 Actor Satyadeep Misra who is gearing up for the release of the streaming show Tanaav Season 2 has shared that his role in the show deepens its narrative and helps the stakes soar Tanaav which is the Indian adaptation of the Israeli series Fauda weaves together stories of bravery deception greed love and revenge in an actionpacked narrative set in Kashmir In the second season the Special Task Group STG faces a new threat as AlDamishq a vengeful young man arrives in the ValleyTalking about his role in the show Satyadeep told IANS This season amplifies the intensity of the first season pushing the drama to unprecedented heights Every episode is crafted to keep the viewers on the edge with twists and surprises at every cornerHe also said that being part of the Special Task Group offered a unique opportunity for his character to leave a lasting impact whether its about protecting the nation or saving livesThis role is not just a challenge as an actor it also deepens the narrative making the stakes feel personal and urgent he addedThe show which is set in the prepandemic period is a sociopolitical drama that revolves around the conflict between the staterun Special Task Group and Pakistanbased terrorists in the ValleyThe first season of the show established the larger narrative as it followed the operations of terrorist outfits like HarkatulMujahideen JamaateIslami Kashmir Gulf money moderate separatists and how the STG counters themProduced by Applause Entertainment Tanaav is directed by awardwinning filmmaker Sudhir Mishra and E Niwas The show features an ensemble cast that includes Manav Vij Gaurav Arora Arbaaz Khan Rajat Kapoor Sukhmani Sadana Sahiba Bali Arsalan Goni Amit Gaur Ekta Kaul and Waluscha De SousaTanaav 2 is set to drop on Sony LIV on September 6 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/my-character-in-tanaav-2-deepens-the-narrative-satyadeep-misra-567738.html Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/mira-kapoor-jumps-on-very-demure-very-mindful-trend--567778.html Mumbai Aug 21 Mira Rajput the wife of Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor has taken up the very demure challenge on social media On Wednesday Mira took to her Instagram and shared a clip of herself lipsyncing to the viral challenge In the video she could be seen saying Did you see how I do makeup for work very demure very mindfulThe video further shows her lipsyncing I dont come to work with a green cutcrease I dont look like a clown when I go to work I dont do too much Im very mindful at workThe viral trend started with blogger and TikToker Jools Lebron posting a video on TikTok and Instagram about how she did her makeup for a professional setupWhile the trend talks about being affectedly modest reserved or serious it has become a social media sensation in no timeInternational stars like Jenna Ortega Jennifer Lopez and Penn Badgley have also hopped onto the demure bandwagonRecently Mira ditched her diet and shared a glimpse of her Raksha Bandhan celebrations She shared a glimpse of chatpata indulgence which included sev puri and Thai noodle salad to name a fewShe took to her Instagram stories where she shared a picture of her festival spread She wrote Chatpatta Snacks for tea Pakodas sev puri chilli paneer Thai noodle salad dads laddoos and cucumber cream cheese sandwich Chalo lets eatMira had earlier shared a picture tying a rakhi to her brotherinlaw and actor Ishaan Khatter She even posted a family photograph including Shahid fatherinlaw Pankaj Kapur and motherinlaw Supriya Pathak among othersMira shared that she missed her bhaiyas bhabhis and didis She posted a picture of a silver tray with colourful rakhis kept on it IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/mira-kapoor-jumps-on-very-demure-very-mindful-trend--567778.html Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/taylor-swifts-dad-gifts-guitar-picks-to-channing-tatum-zoe-kravitz-at-eras-tour-567533.html Los Angeles Aug 20 Hollywood stars Channing Tatum and Zoe Kravitz stepped out for a special date and enjoyed the songs of pop icon Taylor Swift The actor revealed he and his fiancee Kravitz 35 had attended one of Swifts Eras Tour shows at Londons Wembley Stadium sharing a cute clip of himself looking loved up with his partner on Instagram reports People magazineThe video showed Kravitz dancing along to Shake It Off before the Magic Mike actor turned the camera on the pair and he kissed her on the cheekAs per People Tatum then shared a second snap of himself posing with Swifts dad Scott who he revealed had gifted him several guitar picks that the actor said he was going to sell and donate the money to charityHe took to his X and tweeted Date night with TSwift The love is real and Taylor is an absolute force Ha and got some guitar picks Im gonna sell for charity from big daddy Swift himself Legend he is swiftiesforever tstheerastourTatum and Kravitz have been busy promoting her directorial debut Blink Twice which Tatum stars in in the British capital The pair posed for photographers at Mondays premiere which was held at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square The couple were also joined by Zoës dad Lenny Kravitz at the premiereThis isnt the first time Tatum has attended Swifts Eras Tour with him also taking his daughter Everly 10 to a SoFi Stadium Los Angeles show in August 2023 Tatum definitely dressed for the occasion at the time wearing jean shorts and a black handmade Tshirt that said Its Me Hi Im the Daddy Its Me on the front and TS on the back The star also donned stickon jewels shaped like a heart around his eye as an ode to Swifts Lover as he posed with Gayle King before the show IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/taylor-swifts-dad-gifts-guitar-picks-to-channing-tatum-zoe-kravitz-at-eras-tour-567533.html Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/kjo-objects-to-being-called-sir-very-much-a-millennial-567428.html Mumbai Aug 20 Bollywood bigwig Karan Johar was in his element on Tuesday during the trailer launch of his upcoming production Call Me Bae KJo attended the trailer launch of the eightepisode series along with the cast of the show at a fivestar property in the Bandra area of Mumbai During the event when the emcee addressed him as Sir owing to his seniority in the film fraternity KJo almost humorously took offence and urged her not to call him sirKJo said Sir Please Im here with a bunch of millennials and I would like to believe Im a part of this cool group and very much a millennial So please no sirAt this point the media stationed at the event burst into laughter as KJo continued to enlist the merits of the show and how it has an international appealLater during the interaction with the emcee actor Gurfateh Pirzada spoke about how this show helped me explore more facets of himself as an artist and went on to express his gratitude to Karan and his team for giving him a chance to work on the project where again he addressed Karan as Karan sir before he immediately corrected himself and said KaranMeanwhile Call Me Bae follows actress Ananya Pandays titular character Bae who belongs to an affluent family from Delhi and has grown up in a very protected environment Her world changes when she moves to Mumbai The series also stars Vir Das Gurfateh Pirzada Varun Sood Vihaan Samat Muskkaan Jaferi Niharika Lyra Dutt Lisa Mishra and Mini Mathur in pivotal roles The series offers a peek into the life of Bae as she hustles with all her muscles in the maximum city of MumbaiThe series will drop on September 6 on Prime Video IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/kjo-objects-to-being-called-sir-very-much-a-millennial-567428.html Tue, 20 Aug 2024 17:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-was-the-last-time-ananya-panday-sat-in-a-rickshaw-the-actress-answers-567473.html Mumbai Aug 20 Actress Ananya Panday who is gearing up for her upcoming streaming series Call me Bae may come across as very similar to her affluent character in the series but she is very grounded The actress who attended the trailer launch of her show at a fivestar property in the Bandra area of Mumbai on Thursday spoke about the last time she took a rickshaw which is the preferred mode of transport for the citys middle classThe trailer of the series showcases Ananyas titular character sitting in a rickshaw for the first time as she asks if the rickshaw doesnt come with a seat beltTalking to the media on the sideline of the trailer event Ananya said that whenever her dad Chunky Panday took their car for some work she used to go to her Kathak classes in a rickshawWhen asked about the last time she sat in a rickshaw the actress said Just a month agoMeanwhile Call Me Bae also stars Vir Das Gurfateh Pirzada Varun Sood Vihaan Samat Muskkaan Jaferi Niharika Lyra Dutt Lisa Mishra and Mini Mathur in pivotal roles The series offers a peek into the life of Bae as she hustles with all her muscles in the maximum city of MumbaiIt follows the story of Bae played by Ananya who belongs to an affluent family from Delhi and has grown up in a very protected environment Her life changes when she has to move to Mumbai for reasons that the viewers will get to see in the showThe series has been directed by Collin DCunha and created by Ishita Moitra who has also written the series along with Samina Motlekar and Rohit NairThe show will drop on Prime Video on September 6 IANS https://dailyworld.in/showbiz/when-was-the-last-time-ananya-panday-sat-in-a-rickshaw-the-actress-answers-567473.html Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:29:00 +0530