Who doesn't enjoy dressing elegantly in their finest ethnic avataars? In addition to fantastic clothes that we can copy, our Bollywood celebs also demonstrate excellent ways to wear ethnic clothing. When in doubt, take a cue from those who live lives in the spotlight. Look to Bollywood's best dressed for a crash course on the most attractive silhouettes and the best colours for your skin tone. We have everything—from sarees to suits to mixing and matching and creating Indo-Western avatars—and we have it all in the most traditional manner. Here is a list of 5 Bollywood stars we must follow if we want to achieve ethnic fashion aspirations.

BHUMI PEDNEKAR

Bhumi Pednekar's style choices make it clear that she loves ethnic clothing. On October 20, she also hosted a Diwali celebration at her home. Bhumi dressed for the Diwali party in a vibrantly patterned lehenga. She wore a strappy cut-out top with a plunging neckline with the maroon skirt. She enhanced the fabulousness of her lehenga by wearing a multicoloured dupatta with crinkled panels and mirror work. She styled her hair in a lengthy braid that was also accented with an exquisite hair piece by Bhumi, she also picked silver jewellery to accessorise her look. In terms of makeup, the ethnic style was enhanced by bare eyelids, a pink lip, kohl-rimmed eyes, and flushed cheeks.

 

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DEEPIKA PADUKONE

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone made several notable fashion statements during her appearance at the Cannes Film Festival in 2022. The actress did everything possible to make each of her red carpet outings a stylish moment. On the final day of the Film Festival, Deepika sported an Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla ruffled sari as the gala came to a close. Deepika's custom Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla white ruffled sari radiated a sculptural aesthetic and was inspired by "celestial grace." The outfit was heightened by the aquatic elements underlined by the shell-like blouse, pearls, crystals, trail, and ruffles, which gave it a distinctive red carpet appeal. With its all-encompassing silhouette, the hand-embroidered statement collar made of pearls and crystals became the centre of attention. She completed the appearance with a beautiful face; a mane separated neat bun, and matching diamond studs. Deepika’s saree is perfect for your friend's cocktail party or engagement bash.

 

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TARA SUTARIA

Tara knows how to style a variety of clothing, whether they are ethnic, Indo-Western, or fashionable Western. Lehengas are Tara's specialty, and she frequently wears them in many manners, making them fashionable enough to motivate everyone. The lehenga worn by Tara Sutaria featured a geometric pattern all over it with 3D feathers in white, black, and light blue. The blouse, on the other hand, had a plunging neckline and was a solid colour. She added a pair of statement earrings to her outfit as an accessory and went with a dewy makeup look. Tara Sutaria finished off her look with a glossy lip colour, light foundation, flushed cheeks, and smoky eyes. She kept her pin-straight hair open.

 

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ANANYA PANDAY

Ananya Panday contemporary ethnic pick for Manish Malhotra's pre-Diwali bash at his Mumbai residence gave us a new and unusual ethnic outfit design to try out this wedding season. Ananya Panday's outfit comes with a bralette featuring a plunging neckline, flared pants and a cape. She opted for a sleek chain to accessorise it all.

 

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KIARA ADVANI

Kiara chose a traditional sharara with a bralette-style blouse and fit-and-flared pants for a sensual twist. There is a coordinating jacket that appears to be a chic cover-up and is ideal for winter events. The ensemble is also given a whimsical and geometric touch by the exquisite decorations and herringbone embroidery. The end result is a look that would be appropriate for dancing the night away at a sangeet party as well as a friend's cocktail party. She completed her ensemble with a double-layered diamond necklace from Diamantina Fine Jewels. Her appearance was finished off with gentle curls and caramel-coloured makeup.

 

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Also Read: Fashion Faceoff: Deepika Padukone or Hina Khan: Who wore the white ruffled saree by Abu jani Sandeep Khosla better?

After tying the knot in April 2022, Alia Bhatt announced her pregnancy with Ranbir Kapoor in June 2022. The couple, who tied the knot in a rather private and intimate ceremony at their residence, posted the arrival of their first child on social media. Now with her delivery date nearing, fans of Ralia can’t wait for the announcement of the arrival of their little one. Recent reports have it that Alia has visited Reliance Hospital with Ranbir Kapoor.

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor visited HN Reliance Hospital. Recent reports also suggest that, Alia will also be undergoing C-section. While further details on the same are awaited, everyone is eagerly awaiting the news of the arrival of their first baby. Alia Bhatt was last seen during the promotions of Brahmastra which was the first film that Ranbir and Alia did together. Before that, Alia also attended the promotions of her Netflix film Darlings that revolves around domestic violence. After the promotions, Alia has taken off on a maternity break will be resuming work few months post delivery

Earlier in October, Alia hosted an intimate baby shower ceremony. It saw the presence of her mother-in-law Neetu Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Shweta Bachchan, Alia's mother Soni Razdan, Nitasha Nanda, Rima Jain, Anissa Malhotra Jain, Shammi Kapoor's wife Neila Devi and others. Alia was dressed in yellow attire.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Alia Bhatt will next star in Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani alongside Ranveer Singh. The film also stars Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi. It is slated for a 2023 release. She also has a Hollywood debut in Heart Of Stone with Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan.

Also Read: Priyanka Chopra talks about Jee Le Zaraa going on floors with Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif; says, “I wanted to do the film on the terms of women”

Janhvi Kapoor was last seen in Good Luck Jerry. She will be seen in a role where she is trying to fight for her life in the survival drama Mili. The film, which is a remake of the Malayalam film Helen, is directed by Matthukutty Xavier, who also directed the original. The actress will be essaying a one-of-a-kind character in the film and in a recent interview exclusive with Bollywood Hungama, Janhvi opened up on how they created the environment for the film and what she had to undergo while shooting in minus temperatures for this survival drama.

In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama, Janhvi Kapoor discussed her experience of shooting for Mili, her camaraderie with filmmaker Matthukutty Xavier, her prep for the character, and many different aspects of Bollywood. During the same, the actress also revealed the kind of brief she had received from the filmmaker and how the set for the film was created. Talking about the same, Janhvi said, “You don’t prepare for this role because my character wasn't prepared to be in this situation. So my director’s brief was ‘just be you, just do you’. We are building a freezer that will be at minus 10 degrees at all times. And then I'll put you in it in a thin pair of pants and a thin sleeveless shirt. Okay, and I'll get a real rat and I'll put the rat and it will be like a non-rabid rat, I put it in the freezer with you and just have to shoot.”

Talking about Mili, the film will feature Janhvi Kapoor as a waiter at the food franchise who gets locked in the freezer. Her worried family set out on a mission to find her along with the police but will they be able to save her before it’s too late, is what the film is all about. The Hindi version also features Sunny Kaushal and Manoj Pahwa in pivotal roles. The film released on November 4.

Also Read: Janhvi Kapoor looks spitting image of Sridevi in timeless Kanjivaram saree and gajra in her hair

From playing a supporting character in Shahid Kapoor starrer Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi to ruling in the OTT world, actress Radhika Apte has carved a niche for herself. After giving a noteworthy performance a month ago in Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan’s Vikram Vedha, the actress is gearing up for her next release, titled Monica O My Darling. Ahead of the release of the film, the actress talked with Bollywood Hungama about the initial days of her career, and how over the years she has learned a trick to deal with people she doesn’t get along well with.

The Lust Stories actress revealed, “some experiences are not very good because you don't get along with the vision of the filmmakers or you don't get along with the people. As she continued, Pate explained that “sometimes the conditions of the locations are bad where or sometimes the conditions could be excellent and still an artist doesn't get along with people sometimes conditions could be horrible, but people are absolutely lovely, and it becomes one of the best experiences of your career.”

Elaborating, the Sacred Games actress mentioned, “I read a lot on the set right and I try to tell them what I feel and find a middle way. But, at the end of the day, it's that person's vision and you've said yes, for whatever reasons you've said yes. You have to do it. But a lot of times these situations come because the script was never given to on time, or the script was changed.” The actress concluded by saying she tries to find a middle way, and if that’s not possible, she reads or finds something else to do to keep herself busy.

Talking about her upcoming film, Monica O My Darling, it features Huma Qureshi and Rajkummar Rao in the lead. The film is slated to release on November 11. It will be exclusively available on Netflix.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Brahmastra director Ayan Mukerji reveals what it is like to direct the Pathaan star Shah Rukh Khan

On Weekend Ka Vaar, Salman Khan often interacts with the contestants of the Bigg Boss house as they go through the happenings and important events of the week, In the recent promo of Bigg Boss 16 released by Colors channel, we can see the host rather upset with the contestant Sajid Khan. The superstar is seen calling out the behavior of Sajid Khan by terming him a ‘hypocrite’ and also added that he is giving reasons himself to get evicted from the show. While a lot of them have demanded the exit of the filmmaker from the game because of his records, we wonder if the latest promo is an indication of the same.

In the recently released promo, Salman Khan was seen speaking to Sajid Khan and reminding him about how much less time he has in the house. He said, “Sajid iss ghar ke andhar kya raha hai? (What is Sajid doing in this house)” When Sajid responded by saying, “Waqt aane pe patthe dikhaunga (When the time comes, I will show everyone my cards)”, Salman got even more upset as he continued, “Waqt na yahan par nahi milta. Aapko nikalne ka reason aap hi de rahein hai. Baat samajh mein aa rahi hai ya nahi. (You don’t get that kind of time here. You yourself are giving the reason to get evicted. Do you understand?)” He went on to add, “You are looking like a hypocrite. Stand lete ho phir stand badal dete ho. Yeh hai double standards. (You first take a stand and then change it. This is called double standards).”

 

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Readers would be aware that one of the biggest controversies during this season of Bigg Boss 16 has been the presence of Sajid Khan. The filmmaker was banned from the industry a few years ago owing to the Me too allegations of sexual harassment imposed on him by several actresses. Even though FWICE had confirmed that the ban has been lifted, many of his alleged victims have demanded his exit from the show. On the other hand, Sajid has been maintaining a low profile in the house ever since his entry but recently audiences and contestants are getting glimpses of his aggressive behavior which has left many miffed.

Also Read: Bigg Boss 16: Udaariyaan duo Priyanka Choudhary and Ankit Gupta get into an ugly spat, Sajid Khan tries to pacify, watch

Model and actress Gul Panag has been part of multiple Bollywood films like Dor, Manorama Six Feet Under, Ab Tak Chhappan 2, web series Paatal Lok, Bypass Road and many more. She is also a former beauty queen who competed in the Miss Universe pageant.

The multi hyphenate talent, who has also earned a law degree, recently starred on the web series titled Good Bad Girl in which she plays a lawyer and the co-founder of a law firm. The series premiered on SonyLIV on October 14, 2022. For the promotion of the same, Bollywood Hungama had a fun and candid interview with Gul.

In the exclusive conversation, Gul answered about all her lasts, telling us about the last book she read, the last street food she had, the last thing she shopped for and much more. One of the questions asked was about the last thing she googled.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: When Gul Panag recalled getting the weirdest marketing calls

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is currently in India for brand endorsements. But her arrival had sparked several speculations about the actress kicking off Jee Le Zaraa with Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif. Recently during one of the interactions, Priyanka was seen discussing about the Farhan Akhtar venture with PTI where she not revealed details about how the film came into being but also spoke about when it is expected to go on floors. Interestingly, earlier during the promotions of PhoneBhoot, Katrina too was quizzed about this female-centric road trip drama.

Katrina Kaif had earlier revealed that Jee Le Zaraa started with a phone call conversation with Priyanka Chopra and Alia Bhatt. Priyanka, too, spoke about how it all started with just a hearty chat with her friends. "I called up Alia and Katrina, this is before Farhan or anybody came (on board). I called the girls first. I was sitting at home and I wanted to do a Hindi movie. But I wanted it to be on the terms of women," she said.

It is also known that Priyanka Chopra is one of the most popular actresses who has showcased her ability to carry films on her shoulders solely many times. The actress has films like Fashion, Mary Kom, Saat Khoon Maaf, among others where she has been the lead. Talking about how the generation has changed when it comes to viewing female-centric films, Priyanka added, “My generation of actresses really opened the door for the next generation of actresses to be the faces on the posters, to be able to sell movies. So, I really wanted to bring together my friends and say ‘let's create a movie that will do well at the box office and it will be ours’. So, the stars aligned and we decided to do it. Hopefully, we will start shoot it next year."

Besides Jee Le Zaraa, Priyanka Chopra also has a few other interesting Hollywood-International projects in the pipeline including the ambitious Amazon Prime show Citadel which is a space sci-fi drama also starring Richard Madden.

Also Read: Priyanka Chopra makes a powerful and sassy fashion statement in a blue pantsuit

Director Sooraj Barjatya has given some of the most iconic family- dramas in Bollywood. His films were no less than a celebration of relationships, values, and Indian culture. The 58-year-old filmmaker is currently gearing up for his next directorial Uunchai which stars Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, and Boman Irani in the lead.

When we asked where does his filmmaking come in in today’s market to still be relevant and if it’s a challenge. Sooraj said, “If you see traditionally then we say family values are declining. But I feel the importance of a family will never change. I feel only the ways of exhibiting family values will change.”

He further explained, “Values of families remain the same, even if they're not a joint one. Or for example, I couldn’t talk freely with my father but nowadays my children sit with me and talk to me freely. This doesn’t mean they don’t love or respect me, it’s just the way of showing respect that has changed, which we must respect. So, I think families will always be the core force.”

“Today, everyone is much more focused on themselves, which is correct also, we must respect it. But personally, I feel cinema has a big responsibility,” he said before adding, “As a director I feel I would like to go against the wind and I would like to give back those traditions somewhere.”

He then continued, “I am trying to say it in a different way, in a humorous way because someone should at least say it if in a family, you trust each other, you’ll be trusted. Because that’s important.”

Speaking of Uunchai, the film is slated to release on November 11. The film explores the story of three friends, who decide to climb the Mount Everest to fulfil the last wish of their late friend.

A couple of days back, it was announced that Akshay Kumar would soon be seen playing the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Mahesh Manjrekar’s directorial Veer Daudale Saat. In fact, a grand event was held announcing the film that saw Raj Thackrey and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in attendance. Also making an appearance was Manjrekar’s friend Salman Khan, who arrived to lend his support to the film. But, having attempted to play Samrat Prithviraj Akshay Kumar, who will be playing another formidable historical figure in the Marathi film Veer Daudale Saat we hear is taking no chances.

While trade hope is that Akshay will do his homework before plunging into such a formidable part in Veer Daudale Saat. The actor is apparently leaving no stone unturned to ensure he gets the character and the representation correct. In fact, this time Akshay will not be taking any risks says a source, “This time Akshay intends to go very carefully. Playing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is a huge responsibility. In Maharashtra, he is God. Both Akshay and director Mahesh Manjrekar are aware of this.”

Continuing further about the prep work the actor will be doing for Veer Daudale Saat the source continues, “Manjrekar being a Maharashtrian is of course going to help Akshay get the nuances of language and body language right. This time Akshay is taking no chances.”

Also Read: BREAKING: Akshay Kumar to play Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Mahesh Manjrekar’s film Veer Daudale Saat; to release on Diwali 2023

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh started his career in 2010 with Band Baaja Baaraat bankrolled by Yash Raj Films. Post the release, the production banner again collaborated with the actor for its 2011 release Ladies vs Ricky Bahl. Singh has been part of a bunch of YRF films. However, the association has come to an end now.

As per a report by Pinkvilla, Ranveer Singh and YRF Talent Management Agency have amicably decided to part ways. Quoting a reliable source, the report stated, “YRF will always be home for Ranveer Singh. Aditya Chopra punted on him as a rank newcomer, who has since then become one of the biggest superstars that this country has seen.”

It further added, “He has been mentored, groomed, and shaped to become the icon that he is today. So, the relationship between the two is and will always be solid and precious as ever.”

As the source continued, it asserted, “Ranveer was being managed by YRF’s talent management agency and they have now amicably decided to part ways in this regard. Ranveer and YRF will continue to collaborate together creatively as and when they can come together for an exciting project. The relationship between Ranveer and YRF has always been and continues to be one of immense mutual respect and affection.”

A few days ago, the portal had also reported that Parineeti Chopra has moved out of YRF’s talent management agency. However, it’s all done amicably. The report had stated that Parineeti wanted to explore other avenues, and thus she decided to move to another talent management agency.

Coming back to Singh’s professional front, the 37-year-old actor was last seen in Jayeshbhai Jordaar. He has a bunch of upcoming projects in his kitty, including Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani and Cirkus, among others.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Uunchai star Parineeti Chopra reveals she lives a ‘distant life’ from film industry: “I am bit of a Sufi soul”

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh started his career in 2010 with Band Baaja Baaraat bankrolled by Yash Raj Films. Post the release, the production banner again collaborated with the actor for its 2011 release Ladies vs Ricky Bahl. Singh has been part of a bunch of YRF films. However, the association has come to an end now.

As per a report by Pinkvilla, Ranveer Singh and YRF Talent Management Agency have amicably decided to part ways. Quoting a reliable source, the report stated, “YRF will always be home for Ranveer Singh. Aditya Chopra punted on him as a rank newcomer, who has since then become one of the biggest superstars that this country has seen.”

It further added, “He has been mentored, groomed, and shaped to become the icon that he is today. So, the relationship between the two is and will always be solid and precious as ever.”

As the source continued, it asserted, “Ranveer was being managed by YRF’s talent management agency and they have now amicably decided to part ways in this regard. Ranveer and YRF will continue to collaborate together creatively as and when they can come together for an exciting project. The relationship between Ranveer and YRF has always been and continues to be one of immense mutual respect and affection.”

A few days ago, the portal had also reported that Parineeti Chopra has moved out of YRF’s talent management agency. However, it’s all done amicably. The report had stated that Parineeti wanted to explore other avenues, and thus she decided to move to another talent management agency.

Coming back to Singh’s professional front, the 37-year-old actor was last seen in Jayeshbhai Jordaar. He has a bunch of upcoming projects in his kitty, including Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani and Cirkus, among others.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Uunchai star Parineeti Chopra reveals she lives a ‘distant life’ from film industry: “I am bit of a Sufi soul”

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan is currently shooting for an upcoming film in London. Being an avid social media user, the actress keeps posting to give a sneak peek to her fans. Making an addition to the same, on Thursday evening, she took to her Instagram handle and shared a photo dump, featuring her elder sister Karisma Kapoor.

For the unversed, on her day off from work, Bebo joined sister Karisma Kapoor, Haseena Jethmalani, Nitasha Nanda, and Rima Jain over lunch. While she shared a group picture on her Instagram story, Kareena dedicated a post to give glimpses of her gala time with Karisma.

The Kapoor sisters can be seen taking a mirror selfie together in the first photo. Interestingly, the duo twinned in animal-printed fur jackets and looked as stunning as ever. In another snap,  Kareena was seen sporting a short, black dress with turtleneck details. She layered it with a fur jacket with an animal design and knee-high boots.

Karisma, on the other hand, opted for a similar outfit and enhanced her appearance with a diamond necklace. Another click shows the sisters standing next to each other while they apply their own makeup.

Meanwhile, in the last pic, the actresses are seen taking a mirror selfie while shopping. Karisma can be seen rocking casual winter looks in a black full-sleeved jacket and a pair of blue jeans with wide legs, while Kareena can be seen standing in the background while carrying a pile of clothing and wearing a black turtleneck jacket.

 

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Instagramming the photo dump, the Jab We Met actress wrote a sweet caption, which read, “What sisters do when they have the day together (red heart emoticon) Pose / Makeup / Shop / Repeat… / #Girls just wanna have fun.” The post managed to garner the attention of many from Kareena’s 9.7M followers, including her friend and producer Rhea Kapoor as she reacted to it with red-hearts in the comments section.

Also Read: Alia Bhatt gives a shout-out to wonderfully weird ladies Soni Razdan and Shaheen Bhatt

From getting a glimpse of Shah Rukh Khan outside his home to watching the first teaser of his upcoming movie Pathaan, the Bollywood superstar’s birthday was no less than a festival for his fans. His fans have showered immense love on him. In fact, the Pathaan teaser has now crossed 22M views on YouTube.

On the video-sharing platform, the teaser of the SRK-starrer has crossed 22M views along with 1M+ likes and is still counting. Interestingly, the actor had also shared the official teaser on his verified Instagram handle. The platform suggests that the video post has garnered over 34M views from users on Instagram.

It is worth mentioning that  Tamil and Telugu-language teaser has also bagged over 4M views on the photo-video-sharing application.

For the unversed, the one-minute-twenty-four-seconds-long teaser was unveiled on the occasion of Khan’s 57th birthday, which was on November 2. The upcoming action-thriller will also star Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. The film is slated to release on January 25, 2023.

 

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Talking about the film, director Siddharth Anand said, “We had to make a unit that justifies their wait to see something of Pathaan as well as the fact that we have chosen his birthday to release the first big asset of the film! It had to be spectacular and memorable at the same time and I think we have managed to make them very happy, given the incredible reaction that we are witnessing for Pathaan’s teaser,” in a statement.

The War director further continued and added, “For us, Pathaan is not just a film, it is an emotion as we are aiming to make the biggest action spectacle with one of the all-time biggest on-screen icons that Indian cinema has ever seen.”

Also Read: Pathaan Teaser: Shah Rukh Khan unveils slick avatar as a suave spy in upcoming action-entertainer; rings in 57th birthday with comeback movie teaser

Amidst all the cheeky birthday wishes for Shah Rukh Khan, we bet Rithvik Dhanjani was the wittiest, King Khan would approve.  It was November 2 yesterday, nothing monumental historically happened on this day, except for the fact that is celebrated like a festival each year by most Indians, reason being the Bollywood superstar’s humongous fan following across the globe in moviegoers celebrating his birthday. 

Shah Rukh turned 57 yesterday. While his peers, young actors, millennials & Gen Z generation took to social media to post their birthday wishes for the superstar with some of the sweetest things, actor & anchor Rithvik Dhanjani who has impeccable comic taste; put out a birthday wish for King Khan but in his style & we can't stop laughing.

Rithvik was filming his next with Shilpa Shetty and the two put out a video wishing Shahrukh in a cryptic message. Watch the video & wait till the end for the big twist. 

 

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On the other hand, Shah Rukh Khan took to Instagram to share a video from his birthday when fans flooded the streets outside Mannat to catch a glimpse of the superstar. In fact, the crowd cheered as the actor surprised everyone by meeting them at midnight to kick off his birthday celebrations. However, it did not stop there since the crowd continued to be there until the next morning.

Seeing their love, the actor posted a lovely video of how fans celebrated his birthday with him on Instagram, along with a special caption that is dedicated to them saying, “The sea of love as I see it. Thank u all for being there and making this day ever so special. Gratitude…and only Love to you all.”

Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan Birthday Special: Vidya Malavade recalls how SRK took them to watch Don in Australia while shooting for Chak De! India

In the three decades since she stepped into the movie industry, Shilpa Shetty Kundra has carved a niche for herself in more arenas than one, ranging from fitness to entrepreneurship. Her unique fashion vocabulary, though, is what really distinguishes her as a name to watch. Shilpa Shetty Kundra adores wearing ethnic clothing. The actor frequently chooses intricate lehenga sets, colourful saris with a twist, or anarkalis with a dramatic flair, whether it's for a television appearance or a festival. But sarees appear to have a special place in her closet. The 46-year-old has been spotted wearing a variety of sarees lately, including a silk brocade one, a ruffled one, and a sparkly one.

Shilpa Shetty supports sarees in their traditional form. We can't stop staring at her in her most recent outfit, which is black and gold with plenty of shine. Shilpa Shetty Kundra has gone all desi and has done a great job of delivering a contemporary classic finish; the way the saree was draped suggested something extremely fashionable. You might get a brand-new saree and dress in it to emulate the Nikamma actress for added glamour. Shilpa's saree by designer Anand Kabra had two emphasised fabric blends: chiffon and silk, which each individually gave comfort and shine. The sequin and beaded embroidery on the Rs. 91,100 desi number was visible through the patterns created on it. It featured long, golden fringes around the hem that did actually seem loud and party-like.

The actress wore a strappy, orange-red blouse with a halter neck and a black design underneath her saree to offer a splash of colour. A choker necklace, gold kadas, stud earrings, a ring, and a bracelet completed her ensemble as accessories. The actor adopted a natural look for makeup with a dewy base, gentle smoky eyes, and caramel lips. Her hair was blow-dried into soft curls. Her saree will be ideal for your sangeet if you're still choosing your wedding attire.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Shilpa will be next seen in film Sukhee alongside Amit Sadh.

SUMMARY OF THE LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS: Shilpa Shetty

OUTFIT: Anand Kabra

STYLIST: Chandani Mehta

JEWELLERY: Razwad Jewels

 

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Also Read: Shilpa Shetty Kundra shares a goofy BTS video featuring sister Shamita Shetty; says, ‘coming soon’ to tease fans

Not too long ago we had reported about Nithya Menen, Parvathy Thiruvothu and others posting picture of a positive pregnancy kit on their social media. This was followed by a conversational video reel, in character, where they are seen talking about various facets of pregnancy. Later, it was revealed to be a part of a quirky campaign that makers used to announce the film Wonder Women that revolves around a safe haven for parents-to-be hosted by Nadiya Moidu.

The trailer of Wonder Women takes us through a special pre-natal class for expecting mothers called Sumana where they are welcomed as they go through the last stage of motherhood together. With Nithya Menen as Nora, Parvathy Thiruvothu as Mini, Padmapriya Janakiraman as Veni, Sayonara Philip as Saya, Archana Padmini as Gracy and Amruta Subhash as Jaya, the trailer gives us a glimpse of what a safe haven for expecting parents, is.

The story portrays a warm bond between these women from varied backgrounds, and their fun and feisty way of dealing with life. These women characters will resonate with the audience, from all age groups across the country. The story is a peek into their lives and how the pregnancy and their new found friendships push them to grow together. There is saying ‘It takes a village to raise a child’ and this film is a perfect example of the efforts parents put to bring a new born into this world.

They are filled with love, laughter and lots of life. They are #WonderWomen! ✨????????
Trailer out now! https://t.co/Tat8CDJvMD #WonderWomenFilm#TheWonderBegins #SonyLIV

— RSVP (@RSVPMovies) November 3, 2022

An RSVP and Flying Unicorn Entertainment Presentation, produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Ashi Dua Sara, the film is written and directed by Anjali Menon and will stream exclusively on Sony LIV from November 18. Produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Ashi Dua Sara, Wonder Women stars Nadiya Moidu, Nithya Menen, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Padmapriya Janakiraman, Sayonara Philip, Archana Padmini and Amruta Subhash in pivotal roles!

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Abundantia Entertainment, the producer of some of the most entertaining and impactful films of recent times, such as Toilet – Ek Prem Katha, and Airlift, is now set to bring to life a thrilling tale of true crime to be directed by Jai Mehta. Considered one of the most disruptive, young storytelling voices to emerge on the Indian content horizon, Jai has most notably been the co-director on the universally acclaimed and much-loved Scam 1992. Having earlier played an instrumental creative role in films like Aligarh, Gangs of Wasseypur 1 & 2, Jai is currently gearing up for the release of his much-anticipated original series Lootere on Disney+ Hotstar.

Bringing together these high-quality sensibilities, Abundantia Entertainment and Jai Mehta have begun work on an equally thrilling and engaging story of true crime that is set in the backdrop of middle India and deals with the re-telling of the story of one of the most challenging crimes ever dealt with by the Indian investigative agencies.

Talking about the association with Jai Mehta and the presently untitled, in-development film, Founder & CEO of Abundantia Entertainment, Vikram Malhotra says, “Empowering and enabling unique storytelling voices, especially young and disruptive ones, is a core focus at Abundantia Entertainment. I have been a big admirer of Jai’s work and am super excited that he joins the Abundantia family to bring to screen this unique and thrilling tale. We’ve always been keen to explore the True Crime genre with an Indian sensibility and I am delighted that this is taking shape with Jai’s film”.

On directing this film and working with Abundantia Entertainment, Jai Mehta says, “As a storyteller, I’ve always been fascinated by the depths of the human mind and the extent of its deviousness. Also, being an avid consumer of content in the True Crime genre, I’m drawn to this blend of thrill and emotional impact. This film is not just based on a true story but also has a set of riveting characters and twists and turns that are set to keep the audience on the edges of their seats all through. I’m equally excited to partner with Vikram and his team at Abundantia Entertainment as I’ve seen them support and enable differentiated work and make their films connect strong and wide.”

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Raj Kundra, who has been in news for making bizarre appearances during events, has finally opened up about the reason behind using masks. Readers would be aware that Raj, who even attended the lavish B-town Diwali bashes, refused to reveal his face to the camera and has been sporting it for all events that he has been attending ever since he returned home after being out of police custody. In the recent #AskRaj session he conducted on social media, the businessman decided to go all candid while responding to the questions thrown towards him which also included allegations related to producing and distributing pornographic content.

The questions in the #AskRaj session ranged from his relationship with his actress-wife Shilpa Shetty to the marriage talks of his sister-in-law Shamita Shetty. Besides that, fans also uninhibitedly asked about the allegations related to producing porn. But the frequent question that the businessman was asked about was over the masks that he has donned on every occasion. Responding to it, Raj said, “I don’t wear my mask for friends and fans. I wear it for media, that’s all they will get of me from now!” He added, “I am Not wearing it for the public just don’t wish to give media a chance to click my face! I am hurt by the media trial they put me through! Media is not above the law!”

I don’t wear my mask for friends and fans. I wear it for media, that’s all they will get of me from now! #Mask4Media #AskRaj #trialbymedia https://t.co/sCn3Bar4Nm

— Raj Kundra (@TheRajKundra) November 1, 2022

I am Not wearing it for public just don’t wish to give media a chance to click my face! I am hurt by the media trial they put me through! Media is not above the law! #AskRaj https://t.co/81YmwVrPtA

— Raj Kundra (@TheRajKundra) November 1, 2022

When a fan requested him to show off his mask collection, Raj said, “The collection is growing too big for my cupboard. They come out when I do ;)”

The collection is growing too big for my cupboard. They come out when I do ;) ???????????? #AskRaj #mask4media https://t.co/avlXj92NJb

— Raj Kundra (@TheRajKundra) November 1, 2022

On the other hand, one of the fans even questioned the porn allegations against Raj Kundra. Answering the fan's question, Raj maintained, “This will come out soon! #corruption #vendetta #rivalry many things #AskRaj one thing I can assure my well wishers is I have never participated in or produced anything PORNOGRAPHIC in my life.”

This will come out soon! #corruption #vendetta #rivalry many things #AskRaj one thing I can assure my well wishers is I have never participated in or produced anything PORNOGRAPHIC in my life. https://t.co/d27v0QMsJw

— Raj Kundra (@TheRajKundra) November 1, 2022

For the uninitiated, Raj Kundra was arrested for allegedly producing and distributing porn films via a mobile app called 'HotShots', last year in July.

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Dubai has always been one of the favourite hotspots for many celebrities, especially Shah Rukh Khan. The UAE city, now, showered their love by paying tribute to the superstar in the most iconic way possible on his 57th birthday celebrations. While the world was celebrating his special day on November 2, the legendary building of Burj Khalifa lit up completely as they screened ‘Happy Birthday Pathaan’.

The official Twitter handle of Burj Khalifa shared a video of the tribute where we can see the wish written across the iconic Dubai building saying, ‘Happy Birthday Pathaan. We (heart emoji) you’ Along with that, the video also features one of the biggest chartbusters of the superstar, ‘Tujhe Dekha Toh’ from one of the biggest hits of Bollywood, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. Despite the music, the roar in the background indicated the love people showered on him on his special day.

#BurjKhalifa lights up in celebration of the birthday of the great bollywood star, Shah Rukh Khan’s! Lets wish him a Happy Birthday pic.twitter.com/1Q55agSjXa

— Burj Khalifa (@BurjKhalifa) November 2, 2022

Readers would be aware that wishes poured in for the actor on his birthday which not only included his colleagues from the industry but also many others across all quarters who shared their memory of meeting the superstar. Meanwhile, fans of the superstar also went in hoards to get a glimpse of him at Mannat. The fans visited the actor’s palatial residence at midnight to wish him on the occasion.

On the other hand, as a treat to fans, makers of SRK’s next, Yash Raj Films, released the teaser of Pathaan, which is also the superstar’s comeback film after four years. The film also stars Deepika Padukone and John Abraham in pivotal roles. Directed by Siddharth Anand, it is an action entertainer featuring Shah Rukh Khan in the role of a spy and slated to release on January 25, 2023.

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Known for calling out patriarchy and doing roles that break stereotypes, Neena Gupta has never shied away from calling spade a spade. From doing shows like Masaba Masaba to playing some of the most popular characters on the big screen in recent times, the actress has been once again on a career-high even at the age of 60. During an interview for her forthcoming film Uunchai promotions, Neena Gupta and Sarika were discussing how they played older siblings to actors who were much older than her and how actors would romance actresses who were almost two to three decades younger than them.

Recalling the days, Neena Gupta spoke about how she had played elder sister to Feroz Khan who was 20 years older than her. The actress played his widowed sister-in-law in the film Yalgaar (1992) which featured Feroz Khan with Sridevi as his love interest. The film also featured Sanjay Dutt, Nagma, and Manisha Koirala, among others. Agreeing with her perception, her Uunchai co-star Sarika added that in recent times, actors’ characters and roles have changed as more and more actors are willing to play the role of fathers to grown-up women which was never the case earlier.

Neena Gupta was seen discussing it during a Mirchi interview, where she said, “I once played Feroz Khan’s older sister… He was 20 years older than me… I have done many roles like this because at that time, we didn’t have TV shows or anything. We only had films, and these were the only roles we’d get.” Meanwhile, Sarika added, “Playing a mother isn’t always a bad thing. It’s wrong when they ask you to play mother to someone who is just four years younger than you in real life… There are so many men who are in their 50s, and they’re playing fathers, so it’s very good. In the old times, they used to keep dancing around bushes even after the age of 70.”

Coming to their forthcoming film Uunchai, produced by Rajshri Productions and directed by Sooraj Barjatya, the film tells the story of three friends who decide to fulfill the last wish of their fourth friend at any cost – which is to climb Mt. Everest. With Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, and Anupam Kher in the lead, the film also features Parineeti Chopra as their guide and it is slated to release on November 11.

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Brahmastra was one of the most awaited films of 2022. The movie finally released this year, on September 9. The hype was tremendous and it resulted in an earth-shattering opening of Rs. 36 crores. The word of mouth was largely positive and hence, it continued to do fine business at the box office. It ended its domestic lifetime collections with Rs. 257.44 crores. Overseas too, it did well and collected Rs. 95.59 crores gross. The worldwide total gross came up to an impressive Rs. 402.07 crores. And this collection is going to improve next month.

It has come to light that Brahmastra will release in China on December 2, 2022. The Chinese poster is out and it has created a lot of excitement among fans. An industry expert told Bollywood Hungama, “The whole industry and trade will look forward to Brahmastra’s release in China. As we all know, several films in recent years have done exceptional business in the neighbouring country like Dangal (2016), Secret Superstar (2017), Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2017), Hichki (2018), Hindi Medium (2017) etc. Moreover, Brahmastra is backed by Disney and it’ll make sure it gets a wide release in the country.”

The industry expert continued, “Usually, Bollywood films release in 4500-5000 screens across China. The exceptions were Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) which got a release in 6000 screens while Aamir Khan’s Dangal, which was released in 9000 screens. It now remains to be seen if Brahmastra’s screen count exceeds that of Dangal. Even if it doesn’t, it’ll surely be one of the biggest releases for a Bollywood film in the country.” Brahmastra is also expected to get a release in the IMAX screens.

Another source remarked, “It all depends on which local or Hollywood film is releasing alongside Brahmastra. That will give a clear idea about the screen count in the weeks to come.”

Before the pandemic, the Akshaye Khanna-Sidharth Malhotra-Sonakshi Sinha starrer Ittefaq (2017) was the last Bollywood film to be released in China, on October 25, 2019. Post-pandemic, things resumed with Sushant Singh Rajput-starrer Chhichhore (2019). It arrived in Chinese cinemas on January 7, 2022. Then, Ajay Devgn-starrer Drishyam (2015) was released in China on April 15 this year. Ram Gopal Varma has claimed that his film Ladki (2022) will soon release in the neighbouring country but there’s no confirmation of it. Meanwhile, another major Hindi film of 2022 that is certain to release in China is the Aamir Khan-starrer Laal Singh Chaddha.

Another trade expert, however, cautioned, “Brahmastra faces a few challenges. The China box office is not the same anymore. It has been affected by China government’s zero-COVID strategy, which involves frequent and often prolonged lockdowns in certain cities. It has also resulted in travel restrictions and economic hardships for the residents. It’ll be interesting to see if Brahmastra can tide over these challenges and emerge a success.”

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Shah Rukh Khan celebrates his 57^th birthday today, November 2, and there’s a lot of excitement in the air. A lot of celebrations are planned today. The biggest of them is the teaser release of his most awaited comeback film, Pathaan. It was released by the producers, Yash Raj Films (YRF), at 11 am. Moreover, YRF also re-released their classic film, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) in several cinemas across the country. Surprisingly, many shows are either sold out or fast-filling.

And now Disney+ Hotstar has also joined in the celebrations it seems. The streaming giant has dropped the first 10 minutes of Brahmastra on their portal as well as on their YouTube channel. Interestingly, the film will be out on the app on November 4. Since Shah Rukh Khan’s much-loved cameo appears in the beginning of the film, many feel that it was intentionally dropped today to coincide with the superstar’s birthday.

Co-produced by Karan Johar, Brahmastra starred Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in pivotal roles and it also features Amitabh Bachchan and Mouni Roy. Apart from Shah Rukh Khan, Nagarjuna also was seen in a cameo. Shah Rukh Khan in this Ayan Mukerji-directed film was seen as Mohan Bhargav, who possessed the Vanar Astra. His special appearance led to frenzy in cinemas due to the mass element and also because viewers got a chance to see their favourite screen on the big screen after ages. SRK’s last film as a lead was Zero (2018).

An industry expert told Bollywood Hungama, “It is not a mere coincidence that Disney+ Hotstar released the first 9-10 minutes of the film today, on Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday, that too, when the digital premiere is less than 48 hours away. It’ll surely be lapped up and get millions of views in no time.”