Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, today unveiled the intriguing teaser of the upcoming crime drama, Amazon Original series, Dahaad. The series is created by Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar and is directed by Kagti along with Ruchika Oberoi. Produced by Excel Media & Entertainment and Tiger Baby and Executive Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar along with Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar, Dahaad features Sonakshi Sinha, Vijay Varma, Gulshan Devaiah, and Sohum Shah in the lead. 

Dahaad is an 8-part crime drama that follows sub-inspector Anjali Bhaati and her colleagues in a small town police station. It all starts when a series of women are mysteriously found dead in public bathrooms, Sub-Inspector Anjali Bhaati is tasked with the investigation. At first, the deaths appear to be clear-cut suicides but as the cases unravel, Anjali begins to suspect that a serial killer is on the loose. What follows is a riveting game of cat and mouse between a seasoned criminal and an underdog cop as she pieces together evidence before another innocent woman loses her life.

Dahaad marks the digital debut of Sonakshi Sinha in which she plays a fierce lady cop, who strives to solve a gruesome murder case. The teaser dives deeper into the case unveiling the suspected murders of 27 women, with no complaints or witnesses, as one woman – sub-inspector Anjali Bhaati, rises against the crime and brings justice. 

“Dahaad’s thrilling storyline and incredible performances are the true standouts of the crime drama. The world that Reema and Zoya had envisioned for this story, truly required grit and coherence; and they have delivered that in spades,” said Ritesh Sidhwani, Co-Producer, Excel Entertainment. “After the success of Made in Heaven, Mirzapur and Inside Edge, we are sure to create a thunderous roar with yet another successful partnership with Prime Video and give audiences across the world a chance to immerse in yet another exhilarating journey.”

“Dahaad has been a truly rewarding experience. This series is extremely special for all of us and has been brought to life masterfully by Sonakshi, Vijay, Gulshan and Soham,” said Creator, Director, and Co-Producer of the series Reema Kagti. “The response that we received for the series at Berlinale 2023 was very promising and we are looking forward to bringing this series to our audiences across the globe.”

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The words, “Yash Raj Films” were first seen on screen in the credit titles in Daag: A Poem of Love, which released on April 27, 1973—that is exactly 50 years ago. The film became the third-highest grosser of that plentiful year for Hindi cinema, next only to the record-smashing Bobby and the trendsetting Zanjeer and ahead of other blockbusters like Yaadon Ki Baraat and Jugnu.

This was the first film of Yash Chopra as producer. His sixth film as director and fifth success after his 1959 directorial debut, Dhool Ka Phool, it also had Yash Chopra writing the screenplay along with the then-top writer, novelist Gulshan Nanda, who also penned the story.

Few then, including Yash Chopra himself, could have foretold that in the next half-century, despite some setbacks off and on, the banner would become the Numero Uno film production company in the country.

Yash Chopra had merely decided to break away and become independent without remaining as a shadow to elder brother, B.R. Chopra at BR Films, a legend and a legendary institution, respectively. He had been assisting his elder brother since Ek Hi Rasta (1956) besides also directing Waqt (the biggest hit of 1965), Ittefaq and Aadmi Aur Insaan.

The new company, named Yash Raj Films, was launched in 1971 with this maiden production, when Yash was working with B.R. Chopra in his Dastaan. The muhurat shot for Daag: A Poem of Love was given by its hero, Dilip Kumar, who later went on to do Mashaal (1984) for Yash Raj Films. The woman who motivated Yash Chopra to launch their banner was wife Pamela, who passed away just a week before the 50th release anniversary of the film.

Though young Yash launched his own company, he also took key team members from the BR Films fold for his first film—dialogues writer Akhtar-Ul-Iman (later known as Amjad Khan’s father-in-law), editor Pran Mehra, lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi and M.A. Shaikh, audiographer on a number of B.R. Chopra films.

Kaygee, assistant cameraman on several BR projects and independent cinematographer in the experimental super-hit, Ittefaq directed by Yash Chopra, was the DOP. Gaekwad, also assistant art director in several of the elder Chopra’s movies, who had started off independently with Ittefaq too, was signed as art director.

At that time, Yash also took on three key members from the Dastaan team: leading lady Sharmila Tagore and composers Laxmikant-Pyarelal on board his maiden outing. Prem Chopra (in a crucial guest appearance), Manmohan Krishna and Iftekhar were others from Dastaan also cast in the film.

Rajesh Khanna, hero of Ittefaq and then the nation’s new heartthrob, billed as a Superstar, and Raakhee, the new heroine who was also going places, were the other lead players. The casting coup of two top Bengali actresses, Sharmila and Raakhee, also made news, especially as Sharmila and Rajesh Khanna were already a popular star-pair.

But when the film was released, the superstar was beleaguered by flops in a row—Shehzada, Mere Jeevan Saathi, Dil Daulat Duniya, Bawarchi, Joroo Ka Gulam, Maalik and Raja Rani.  However, the title Daag once again proved lucky for a huge star—in 1952, a film with the same title had rescued Dilip Kumar after several failures! And after this film, Rajesh Khanna once again had a successful streak until late 1974, even as Amitabh Bachchan was evolving as the new challenger, changing trends.

The music of Daag was a huge hit, and thus for the first time, in a Yash Raj film, the heroine (and hero) were filmed romancing in snow. Simultaneously, the other heroine, Raakhee, was given chiffon sarees, and her name was ‘Chandni’. All these were forerunners of the YRF leitmotif later of glamorous heroines in chiffon sarees against the backdrop of snow, including the name (and film title) given to Sridevi in Chandni. The song ‘Ni Main Yaar Manana Ni’ also is the forerunner of the Punjabi folk number that became a must-have ingredient in several Yash Chopra films to follow.

Also, with this film, Yash Chopra and Raakhee struck a long association with films like Joshila, Kabhi Kabhie, Doosara Aadmi, Trishul and Kaala Patthar following. As a filmmaker, Yash Chopra has never worked more often with any actress.

Trivia hunters also state that this is the first-ever appearance of Anupam Kher, as he plays an ‘extra’ (junior artiste) in this last song. Kader Khan also was associated here in the small role of the prosecuting attorney in the decisive court scene that gave Hindi cinema what is, perhaps, its most unique and bold climax.

Last but not least, we have to mention that this was the first film of Yash Chopra that needed outside finance—as B.R. Chopra was not involved. It was Gulshan Rai, well-known producer and distributor who financed this love story. However, he was sceptical about the results and initially had a less-than-normal number of screens for the film, especially as Rajesh Khanna was also going through a dull phase. In one week, however, the number of prints had to be tripled.

Yash Raj Films thus had a terrific beginning—half a century ago!

Over the years, Bollywood diva outfits have dazzled us with their exquisite style, but actress Sonam Kapoor is one fashionista who has captured our hearts. Actress Sonam Kapoor has always made a statement when it comes to fashion. The actress always knows how to keep her A game on track, whether it's spectacular red-carpet glitz or breath taking casual and low-key clothes. Actress Sonam Kapoor is a true fashion diva, conquering the red carpet at Cannes and maintaining impeccable maternal style. Sonam doesn't hold back when fusing contemporary design with classic styles. This was seen in her most recent outing, where she wore a gorgeous saree by Anavila.

Sonam Kapoor is really stunning. She is the original fashionista of Bollywood. We can feel our hearts racing just from hearing her name. Sonam consistently makes noteworthy statements, which occasionally astounds us. What do you think? And Sonam didn't let us down when she went to the Delhi Capitals vs. Kolkata Knight Riders match with Apple CEO Tim Cook, who was in Delhi for the opening of India's second Apple store. Mumbai hosted the opening of the first store.  Sonam chose an easy linen saree from the Anavila collection of apparel for the occasion. The designer's Dabu line is the source of the yellow linen saree. Zari embellishments could be seen on the Khadi silk dupatta. Vintage jewellery was donned by Sonam to complete her appearance.

She selected a couple rings and a pair of jhumkas. Her hairpieces were the star of the show. Sonam didn't use excessive amounts of makeup. She preferred glossy lips and eyes with kohl rims. We think that her appearance shouted simplicity from a great distance.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS: Sonam Kapoor

OUTFIT: Anavila

STYLIST: Rhea Kapoor

JEWELLERY: Shipramanji Jewels

MAKE-UP: Namrata Soni

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Also Read: Sonam Kapoor Ahuja is not in a hurry to lose pregnancy weight; says, she wants to breastfeed her kid for a year

With the release of Pathaan in January 2023, Shah Rukh Khan gave a much-needed boost to cinemas. The actor is soaring high on the success of the film. With that being said, he has two more releases this year – Jawan and Dunki. In recent times, many clips of the Atlee Kumar directorial have surfaced online in which Shah Rukh Khan was shooting a song with Nayanthara and Deepika Padukone, respectively. Even leaked clips of alleged teaser have also surfaced online. Following a string of leaked content, Delhi High Court on Tuesday ordered social media platforms, Cable TV platforms, rogue websites, direct-to-home services and ‘John Doe’ defendants to take down the leaked content and refrain from committing copyright infringement of Jawan.

Red Chillies Entertainment had reached High Court claiming two of the leaked clips from the film ad surfaced online. The first clip was of SRK doing an action sequence and the second one was him shooting a song with Nayanthara. “It is the plaintiff’s (Red Chillies) case that these Leaked video clips are nothing but a clear violation of copyright/intellectual property rights of the plaintiff which are causing damage and loss to the plaintiff. The leaked video clips together give away the look of the actors in the said film, as well as the music, both of which are typically disclosed at strategic points in time as part of the carefully curated marketing strategy of a film,” the Delhi HC was informed, as reported by Bar and Bench.

The suit further said that certain photos and stills were leaked from the sets of the movie, which was shot behind closed doors. The suit also expressed apprehension towards rogue websites further copying, reproducing and distributing the copyrighted content. “The plaintiff reasonably apprehends that such publication and unauthorized circulation of the leaked video clips and said the film will jeopardize the promotion and exploitation rights of the plaintiff in the said film and as and when the said film is released in theatres, similar acts of piracy relating to the entire Film would also commence and intermediaries/websites as described would again be utilized to illegally copy, record, download, reproduce, transmit and communicate the said copyright protected work to the general public,” the Court was told.

As per the report, Justice C Hari Shankar passed the order on Tuesday. The order was directed to social media platforms like YouTube, Google, Twitter, Reddit and others to take steps to stop the spread of copyrighted content of Jawan. Justice Shanker further ordered, “various internet service providers to block access to the websites displaying or making available for viewing or downloading the content of the movie.”

While Atlee Kumar and his team are working on post-production simultaneously, some bits of the Jawan shoot is left which will be wrapped by March 2023. The plan is to shoot in various cities. The commercial action entertainer also stars Nayanthara, Yogi Babu, Ridhi Dogra, and Sunil Grover.

Red Chillies Entertainment presents Jawan, starring Shah Rukh Khan in the lead and produced by Gauri Khan. Jawan will be released on June 2, 2023, in five languages making it Shah Rukh Khan’s first pan-India film.

Meanwhile, with Pathaan, Yash Raj Films kicks off the YRF Spy Universe. Shah Rukh Khan has obliterated the box office with his massive release. The film has already broken several opening day collection records of Hrithik Roshan starrer War (Rs. 53.35 crore) and Yash’s KGF: Chapter 2’s Hindi (Rs. 53.95 crore).

Pathaan stars Shah Rukh Khan alongside Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. Helmed by Siddharth Anand of War fame, the film has arrived in theatres in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. The film also stars Ashutosh Rana and Dimple Kapadia with the cameo of Salman Khan. ALSO READ: Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan CONFIRMED for June 2 release; new promo to be launched in the first week of May

Vijay Varma and Tamannaah Bhatia have yet again grabbed eyeballs as the paparazzi spotted them together in Mumbai earlier this week. The pair, who are rumoured to be dating since December last year, were spotted taking a ride together, further leading to reports about their date night. The video has found its way on social media with many users stating their opinion about the two actors coming together.

In a video shared by a paparazzo account, Vijay Varma and Tamannaah Bhatia were seen getting into a car, further leading to reports about them going on a date. Although the couple has never refrained from posing or being spotted together, neither of them have spoken about their relationship and have maintained silence regarding the same. However, many social media users shared their opinion about the couple dating. While some fans expressed utter shock about the couple coming together, a few others appreciated them.

“I don’t believe this,” added one of the fans who couldn’t fathom Tamannah and Vijay together, whereas another one said, “wah ... kafi unpredictable”. Yet another comment read, “Kya matlab ye dono date kar rahe hai” whereas a user mentioned, “Both look super awkward”. One of the fans also added that even though they are great actors, they don’t look good together, “Actors ek number hai ye par jach nai raha saath me bilkul bhi”.

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On a positive note, there were a few who only had love and happiness for the couple. “Pyar me koi bada chota nahi hota sabki apni pasand hai (There is nothing good or bad in love. Everyone has their own choice)” voiced out one of the users supporting the two actors. “They seem like a nice and genuine couple,” added a fan whereas another one said, “both of them have good taste”. Yet another comment read, “They look cute together”.

Vijay Varma and Tamannaah Bhatia first sparked dating rumours after attending a New Year’s Eve bash together in Goa. In fact, videos of them dancing together and even kissing found its way on social media and went viral. On the work front, Vijay has the Sonakshi Sinha starrer Dahaad and the Kareena Kapoor Khan starrer The Devotion of Suspect X adaptation in the pipeline whereas Tamannaah Bhatia is currently gearing up for the release of Bholaa Shankar with Chiranjeevi and Keerthy Suresh as well as the Rajinikanth starrer Jailer.

Also Read: Sonakshi Sinha and Vijay Varma starrer Dahaad to premiere on Prime Video on May 12, see first poster

After being acquired by Mensa Brands, MyFitness which is a first-of-its-kind and the fastest-growing brand in the peanut butter category, has appointed actor and fitness icon Hrithik Roshan as its first-ever brand ambassador. Hrithik is widely recognised as a proponent of health and fitness and has amassed a significant following among the Indian population, which will assist MyFitness in expanding its product reach to a wider audience.

Hrithik’s reputation as a millennial fitness icon aligns perfectly with MyFitness's mission of a healthier lifestyle for one and all. Ananth Narayanan, CEO and Founder of Mensa Brands, commenting on the partnership, said, "We are excited to welcome Hrithik Roshan as our brand ambassador. Our shared dedication to the health and fitness community makes this collaboration even more meaningful."

Speaking on his association with MyFitness, Hrithik Roshan said, "My association with MyFitness Peanut Butter is more of a subscription to the brand values and its products - a rare combination of healthy and tasty. Personally, I admire their passion for creating healthier options when fitness enthusiasts want to indulge. I'm in complete alignment with their vision and look forward to being a part of their growth." ALSO READ: Prabhudeva reveals he choreographed ‘Main Aisa Kyun Hoon’ in one hour; gives “full credit” to Hrithik Roshan

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan rang in his 36th birthday with his wife Natasha Dalal in Phuket. The couple flew to the beautiful location to enjoy some downtime with their friends. The actor also shared some photos on his social media. The couple is set to return to Mumbai today after spending quality time in Phuket.

On Monday, the Bhediya actor took to his Instagram account to share a few glimpses from his birthday celebration in Phuket. In one of the pictures, he was sitting on a chair ready to cut the cake whereas his wife Natasha adoringly looked at him. In another one, he was having a gala time with her. He also shared pictures with his crew. He went to a gaming parlour as well. Sharing the pictures, he captioned them, “Bday with the best crew. Thank u for all your wishes. 36 begins.”

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Meanwhile, Varun Dhawan was last featured in Bhediya alongside Kriti Sanon. Helmed by Amar Kaushik, the film released on November 25, 2022. A sequel was announced earlier this month. This year, the actor will be seen in Bawaal with Janhvi Kapoor. It is directed by Nitesh Tiwari. He also has the Prime Video series Citadel India alongside Samantha Ruth Prabhu. It is being helmed by Raj & DK. ALSO READ: Varun Dhawan gives a sneak peek into his 36th birthday; celebrates with wife Natasha Dalal and his friends

Shah Rukh Khan gave a lot of happiness to the trade, industry and also moviegoers thanks to the super-success of Pathaan (2023). Directed by Siddharth Anand, it emerged as the biggest Hindi grosser of all time, surpassing even Baahubali 2 – The Conclusion (2017). Hence, it’s no surprise that his next film, Jawan, is eagerly awaited. That it looks quite massy and commercial has upped the buzz and excitement to significant levels.

For a few months, there have been reports that Jawan might not release on its scheduled release date, that is, June 2, 2023. However, a source told Bollywood Hungama, “The film is mostly confirmed for a release on June 2. The team of Red Chillies Entertainment and director Atlee are working round the clock and ensuring that the film makes it to cinemas on the said date.”

The source further added, “The team of Jawan is also gearing up to begin the promotions of the film. It is expected to start next week, that is, the first week of May. It’ll be a tight 4-5-week promotional campaign. The trailer is expected to be out soon followed by the songs. The excitement for Jawan is already there and these assets will further heighten the hype.”

Another source, however, added, “A teaser might be released first and it’ll be followed by the theatrical trailer. The teaser, which was released last year, was more of an introduction for the viewers to the world of Jawan. The new teaser and trailer will give a better idea of the characters and plot.”

Besides Shah Rukh Khan, Jawan also stars Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi and Sanya Malhotra. Deepika Padukone will be seen in a cameo. As per reports, SRK has a double role in this action entertainer.

After Jawan, Shah Rukh Khan’s next release will be Dunki. Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, it is expected to hit theatres on Christmas 2023. At present, Shah Rukh is shooting for it in Kashmir. The leaked images from the sets are doing the rounds on the internet.

Also Read: SCOOP: Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara & Deepika Padukone to shoot for Jawan songs in April

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt is set to make her MET Gala 2023 debut, this year! The actress has been busy with her shoot commitments but was seen at the Mumbai airport on Monday while heading to the US. The actress was all smiles. Alia Bhatt wore a beige co-ord sweatsuit with a white t-shirt.

Alia has carved her own space with her unique fashion choices and is now taking it globally on the most sought-after red carpet across the world. For the event, Alia will be wearing a Prabal Gurung outfit for the red carpet.

Meanwhile, in personal space, she has made some hefty property investments in the month of April 2023. The actress has purchased a new house in Bandra worth Rs. 37.80 crore. This is bought by her production house Eternal Sunshine Production Pvt. Ltd. As per the reports, the property is spread across 2,497 sq ft. The actress paid Rs. 2.26 crore stamp duty and registered the sale agreement on April 10, 2023.

On the professional front, the year 2022 was a landmark year for her with Gangubai Kathiawadi, RRR and Brahmastra becoming the biggest blockbusters and the acclaimed Darlings, which was her maiden production venture.

Moving forward, Alia Bhatt has an exciting year ahead with the release of Netflix’s Heart of Stone with Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan. She also has Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. The film stars Ranveer Singh, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi. ALSO READ: Alia Bhatt buys a new house in Bandra for whopping Rs. 37.80 crore, gifts two flats worth Rs. 7.68 crore to her sister Shaheen

Best Film

Badhaai Do

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

Brahmastra Part One: Shiva

Gangubai Kathiawadi

The Kashmir Files

Uunchai

Best Director

Anees Bazmee - Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

Ayan Mukerji - Brahmastra Part One: Shiva

Harshvardhan Kulkarni - Badhaai Do

Sanjay Leela Bhansali - Gangubai Kathiawadi

Sooraj R. Barjatya - Uunchai

Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri - The Kashmir Files

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male)

Ajay Devgn - Drishyam 2

Amitabh Bachchan - Uunchai

Anupam Kher - The Kashmir Files

Hrithik Roshan - Vikram Vedha

Kartik Aaryan - Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

Rajkummar Rao - Badhaai Do

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female)

Alia Bhatt - Gangubai Kathiawadi

Bhumi Pednekar - Badhaai Do

Janhvi Kapoor - Mili

Kareena Kapoor Khan - Laal Singh Chaddha

Tabu - Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)

Anil Kapoor - Jugjugg Jeeyo

Anupam Kher - Uunchai

Darshan Kumar - The Kashmir Files

Gulshan Devaiah - Badhaai Do

Jaideep Ahlawat - An Action Hero

Maniesh Paul - Jugjugg Jeeyo

Mithun Chakraborty - The Kashmir Files

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)

Mouni Roy - Brahmastra Part One: Shiva

Neetu Kapoor - Jugjugg Jeeyo

Sheeba Chaddha - Badhaai Do

Sheeba Chaddha - Doctor G

Shefali Shah - Doctor G

Simran - Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

Best Playback Singer (Male)

Abhay Jodhpurkar – ‘Maange Manzooriyan’ (Badhaai Do)

Arijit Singh – ‘Apna Bana Le’ (Bhediya)

Arijit Singh – ‘Deva Deva’ (Brahmastra Part One: Shiva)

Arijit Singh – ‘Kesariya’ (Brahmastra Part One: Shiva)

Sonu Nigam – ‘Main Ki Karaan’ (Laal Singh Chaddha)

Best Playback Singer (Female)

Jahnvi Shrimankar – ‘Dholida’ (Gangubai Kathiawadi)

Jonita Gandhi – ‘Deva Deva’ (Brahmastra Part One: Shiva)

Kavita Seth – ‘Rangisari’ (Jugjugg Jeeyo)

Shilpa Rao – ‘Tere Hawaale’ (Laal Singh Chaddha)

Shreya Ghoshal – ‘Jab Saiyaan’ (Gangubai Kathiawadi)

Best Music Album

Amit Trivedi - Uunchai

Pritam - Brahmastra Part One: Shiva

Pritam - Laal Singh Chaddha

Sachin Jigar - Bhediya

Sanjay Leela Bhansali - Gangubai Kathiawadi

Best Lyrics

A M Turaz – ‘Jab Saiyaan’ (Gangubai Kathiawadi)

Amitabh Bhattacharya – ‘Apna Bana Le Piya’ (Bhediya)

Amitabh Bhattacharya – ‘Kesariya’ (Brahmastra Part One: Shiva)

Amitabh Bhattacharya – ‘Tere Hawaale’ (Laal Singh Chaddha)

Shellee – ‘Maiyya Mainu’ (Jersey)

Best Debut Director

Anirudh Iyer - An Action Hero

Anubhuti Kashyap - Doctor G

Jai Basantu Singh - Janhit Mein Jaari

Jaspal Singh Sandhu And Rajeev Barnwal - Vadh

R Madhavan - Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

Best Debut Male

Abhay Mishr - Doctor G

Ankush Gedam - Jhund

Paalin Kabak - Bhediya

Shantanu Maheshwari - Gangubai Kathiawadi

Best Debut Female

Andrea Kevichusa - Anek

Khushali Kumar - Dhokha: Round D Corner

Manushi Chhillar - Samrat Prithviraj

Prajakta Koli - Jugjugg Jeeyo

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt has made some hefty property investments in the month of April 2023. The actress has purchased a new house in Bandra worth Rs. 37.80 crore. This is bought by her production house Eternal Sunshine Production Pvt. Ltd.

As per the reports, the property is spread across 2,497 sq ft. The actress paid Rs. 2.26 crore stamp duty and registered the sale agreement on April 10, 2023.

Apart from this, Alia Bhatt gifted two of her flats in Mumbai to her sister Shaheen Bhatt which are worth Rs. 7.68 crore on April 10. It is being reported that the flats are spread across 2,086.75 sq ft in Gigi Apartments in Juhu, Mumbai. A stamp duty of Rs. 30.75 lakh was paid by her.

On the work front, Alia Bhatt has an exciting year ahead with the release of Netflix’s Heart of Stone with Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan. She also has Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. The film stars Ranveer Singh, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi. ALSO READ: Alia Bhatt deletes and reshares snap of Ranbir Kapoor bonding with daughter Raha; calls them her "world"

Rapper Badshah on Sunday took to Instagram to release a statement after his latest hit track ‘Sanak’ began to receive backlash from certain sections of society for its questionable lyrics. The rapper said that he would never knowingly and willingly hurt anyone’s sentiments and apologized for it.

“It has been brought to my attention that one of my recent releases, Sanak, sadly seems to have hurt the sentiments of some people. I would never willingly or unknowingly cause offence to anyone’s sentiments. I bring my artistic creations and musical compositions to you, my fans, with the utmost sincerity and passion. In light of this recent development, I have taken proactive measures to change some parts of the song and actioned the replacement with this new version on all digital platforms to further avoid hurting anyone,” he wrote on Instagram.

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“The replacement process takes a few days before the changes will reflect on all platforms, I request everyone to be patient during this period. I humbly offer my sincerest apologies to those whom I may have unknowingly hurt. My fans remain my bedrock, and I shall always hold them in the highest esteem and with boundless affection. Love Badshah,” he added.

As per several reports, Mahakaleshwar Temple’s senior priest in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain district had slammed Bashshah for using the name of Lord Shiva in the lyrics. He asked the rapper to remove the objective bits and also apologise for hurting the sentiments.

Badshah released the song ‘Sanak’ last month on YouTube. Since then, it has become quite viral on several platforms with dance reels being made on Instagram. ALSO READ: Badshah reveals what he does before going on stage; says, “I always hug my team”

Sachin Tendulkar, one of the greatest cricketers of all time, turns 50 today. Hence, it’s no surprise that the master blaster is already trending on Twitter with many posting their birthday wishes for him. Though he retired nearly 10 years ago, the Gen-Z crowd is also his fan and so are the people from the older generation. Interestingly, Sachin Tendulkar has always had a close bond with several Bollywood celebrities. Recently, in an interview, he opened up about his deep admiration for superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

During an interaction with Mid-Day, Sachin Tendulkar was asked about his favourite Shah Rukh Khan film. The legend revealed that both he and Shah Rukh started their career more or less at the same time. Hence, as soon as SRK’s film releases, he’ll make sure to check it out in cinemas. And that’s not all. He remembered Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) and stated that he would listen to its songs while he would be on his way to his wife Anjali’s house or while heading to Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Lastly, he added that even his family members are big Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge fans.

To quote Sachin Tendulkar, “Shah Rukh’s career and mine started at the same time more or less. So, a new movie in which he had acted was out, I’d watch it. I would listen to the songs of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge on the way to Anjali’s house and Wankhede Stadium. My family is a big fan of this movie as well.”

Born in 1973, Sachin Tendulkar made his debut as a part of the Bombay cricket team in a Ranji Trophy match on December 11, 1988. His international Test debut happened in 1989 in a match against Pakistan in Karachi. As for Shah Rukh Khan, he was born in 1965 and his debut TV show ‘Fauji’ was released on Doodarshan in 1989. His film debut Deewana was released around three years later, on June 25, 1992. Interestingly, both Sachin Tendulkar and Sachin Tendulkar were seen together in a hilarious Pepsi ad in the late 90s.

In the same interview, Sachin Tendulkar said that his favourite Amitabh Bachchan is Sholay (1975) and that he loves its one-liners. He also added that while growing up, he was a fan of singers like Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar, Mohammad Rafi and Mukesh. Later, he graduated to listening to Michael Jackson, Eagles, Gypsy Kings, Bob Marley, U2, Dire Straits and Pink Floyd. Off late, he also started enjoying listening to the songs of Coldplay. Lastly, he opened up that he loves going to concerts with his wife Anjali and that in the summer of 2022, he attended the performances of Sir Elton John and Eagles at London’s Hyde Park.

Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan to shoot Rajkumar Hirani directorial Dunki in Kashmir; likely to film a song with Ganesh Acharya

Kriti Sanon is not just a master performer who rules Bollywood, but she has consistently supported edgy fashion choices. Her fashion is a beautiful blend of strong and feminine. Sanon sheds light on how to wear beautiful silhouettes and delicate frills by closely matching her clothing of choice. Kriti Sanon, on the other hand, has been hard at work on her next projects while also enjoying the popularity of her recent film roles. Additionally, the performer has had success with her previous appearances' sartorial decisions. Sanon, whose aesthetic usually strikes a delicate balance between comfort and glitz, pulls off an expertly managed yet approachable ensemble.

However, if you're in Bollywood, airports are essential locations to bring your A-game in terms of fashion. Casual basics are a no-brainer for anyone's getaway wardrobe, but for some fashionistas, things are different. Leave athleisure behind; Kriti makes a memorable entrance at the airport. When Kriti arrives at the Mumbai airport in elegance, it is obvious that monochrome magic is appropriate for all days. Kriti chose a white dress by Zimmermann for her most recent airport appearance. Her midi dress has tiered ruffle accents all around and a square neckline. It is sleeveless and has ruffle accents on the sleeves, making it the ideal summer choice. Her dress is worth Rs,68,799.

With her freshly cropped hairstyle and glam makeup that included nude eyelids, winged eyeliner, cheeks that were well contoured, and a nude lip tint, Kriti looked stunning. Kriti was at the top of her game thanks to her expertise in balancing the look. She absolutely nailed feminine chic at its finest with her golden studded jewellery and white heels.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS: Kriti Sanon

OUTFIT: Zimmermann

STYLIST: Tanya Ghavri

MAKE-UP: Adrian Jacobs

HAIR: Nikita Menon

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Also Read: Kriti Sanon travels in economy class; leaves passengers in awe with her humility

Kriti Sanon recently won hearts when she showcased her humility. The actress, who is gearing up for a film with Shahid Kapoor, took off to Indore to fulfil her work commitments. But unlike the way stars generally travel by business class and private jets, this time around Kriti decided to travel in a rather simple way left onlookers surprised by it. Kriti opted to travel by economy class this time and passengers were left surprised, and we hear, some of them weren’t even aware of the actress being in the flight.

A paparazzo account recently uploaded videos of Kriti Sanon travelling in an economy class and she was also seen interacting with people around her. Another video featured the actress playing with a child on board as she was seen teaching to give a flying kiss. The video received a lot of love from Sanon fans who couldn’t stop gushing about the actress’ humility. “She’s the sweetest person ever,” commented one of her fans. Another one called her ‘the purest soul’. One of the users dropped a comment saying, “She loves her fans and is so sweet @kritisanon”.

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Among the many users, there were also a few who opened about personally meeting the star and appreciated her humble and sweet nature. “She is very sweet...played with my daughter in whole flight,” said one of them. Going by the comment, it seems that the user was one of the passengers from the flight and travelled with the actress. Yet another user opened up about meeting Sanon in Paris and added, “@kritisanon is such a down to earth person I asked her for a selfie in paris and she left her parents behind and took a pic with me”.

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On the work front, Kriti Sanon is expected to feature alongside Shahid Kapoor in a Dinesh Vijan production. It is being said that the film is expected to feature the actress in the role of a robot. On the other hand, the actress is gearing up for the release of Adipurush, co-starring Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan this year. She also has the Rhea Kapoor production with Kareena Kapoor Khan and Tabu, titled The Crew in the pipeline.

Also Read: Kriti Sanon shares how her Delhi roots keep her grounded; says a “part of her has not changed”

Palak Tiwari, who is the daughter of television actress Shweta Tiwari and her ex-husband Raja Chaudhary, made her acting debut in Salman Khan’s Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. Among many others, Palak’s stepfather Abhinav Kohli has also praised her performance. Abhinav wrote an appreciation note for Palak on his Instagram account after watching her on the big screen.

He commended her natural acting skills, seamless transition from English to Hindi, and flawless dance moves. He also acknowledged the unwritten rule in the film industry to not overshadow the heroine and commented on her beauty. The caption of his photo-less post read, “Perfect Natural performance. Personality shift - English Speaking to Dil se Hindi speaking - Brilliant (The scene with the legend Satish Kaushik).”

Kohli further added, “Not one wrong emotion even in a fleeting shot - Not one. Dance - Brilliant Every Beat - Face Emotions Perfectly Beautiful and on Beat - Especially Yo Yo Honey Singh song. Appearance - Looked Beautiful but of course because of the Film Industry Unsung Law you would not be allowed to look better than the heroine. Nobodies fault.”

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Earlier, Shweta Tiwari attended a special screening of the film and expressed her pride in her daughter's performance. Before her big screen debut, Palak had appeared in a Harrdy Sandhu music video. Later, she worked as an assistant director on Salman’s previous release, Antim: The Final Truth.

Talking about Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, helmed by Farhad Samji, the film is filled with action, romance, and family drama. Besides Palak and Salman, the ensemble cast also features Venkatesh Daggubati, Pooja Hegde, Jagapathi Babu, Bhumika Chawla, Vijender Singh, Abhimanyu Singh, Raghav Juyal, Siddharth Nigam, Jassie Gill, Shehnaaz Gill, and Vinali Bhatnagar.

Also Read: Shweta Tiwari shares her views on daughter Palak Tiwari starrer Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan

Zeenat Aman, a veteran actress in the Hindi film industry, enjoyed superstardom back in the day. She was part of several hit movies including Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Yaadon Ki Baraat, Satyam Shivam Sundaram, and Don, among many others. She remains one of the most sought-after actors of yesteryear. Having said that, ever since she made her debut on Instagram, fans have been enjoying her posts and all the anecdotes she shares on the platform. In an interview recently, she recalled how actors weren’t readily available back in the day and there was one incident when a huge crowd had gathered due to which police had to be called.

Recalling one such incident, Zeenat Aman revealed that there was an incident once due to which the police had to intervene. While talking to the comedian Zakir Khan in the latest episode of his show Kyun Ki Kyon Nahi, Zeenat said, “Woh ek zamana tha jahan yeh digital media tha hi nahi. Ek waqt main shopping karne gayi thi, khabar mil gayi logon ko. (That wasn’t the era of digital media. Once I went for shopping and people got a whiff about it) Thousands and thousands of people gathered outside the store. At the end, the store owner had to call the police, so that I could get into the van and leave the store.”

She added, “Back then, artists dikhte nahin the. (Back then, artists were not seen) Aaj kal aap har jagah dekho, TV pe hai, kuchh promote kar rahe hai, Instagram pe kahani dikha rahen hai. (These days wherever you see actors are promoting something on TV or showing stories on Instagram). Stars are much more readily available nowadays. Back then they were real stars.”

Zeenat Aman’s contributions to Indian cinema have been recognized with several awards and accolades. She has also been a recipient of Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian awards in India, for her outstanding contribution to the arts. ALSO READ: Zeenat Aman shares rare photos of her sons; pens a note saying, ‘We must accept our children for the individuals they are and support them to meet life as they choose to’

ZEE5 announced its next direct-to-digital original movie Bandaa starring Manoj Bajpayee. Inspired by true incidents, Bandaa is a power-packed courtroom drama backed by Vinod Bhanushali’s Bhanushali Studios Limited, Zee Studios and Suparn S Varma, directed by Apoorv Singh Karki and written by Deepak Kingrani. Bandaa will be a direct-to-digital, ZEE5 exclusive release.

This is Padma Shri and National Award recipient, Manoj Bajpayee’s third OTT Original collaboration with ZEE5 after the success of Silence… Can You Hear It? and Dial 100. In Bandaa, he plays an eminent lawyer who single-handedly fought against all odds for truth and justice. Manoj Bajpayee said, “It gives me immense joy to announce my third collaboration with ZEE5 for Bandaa. After our successful partnership with Silence...Can You Hear it? and Dial 100, we are now bringing a captivating story to life that deserves all the attention, and I can't wait for you to join us on this incredible adventure! I am excited to present another glimpse of Bandaa which will premiere soon on ZEE5.”

Jab baat ho insaaf ki, sirf ek hi #Bandaa kaafi hai Witness the trial of the century, inspired from true events, only on #ZEE5#ComingSoon #BandaaOnZEE5 #EkBandaaKaafiHai@ZEE5India @apoorvkarki88 @vinodbhanu @Suparn @BSL_Films @ZeeStudios_ #KamleshBhanushali #AsifSheikh… pic.twitter.com/BB7AeJfHj0 — manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) April 23, 2023

Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India, said, “We at ZEE5 are focused on building a consumer-first brand with real and relatable stories for our viewers. Our next original film, Bandaa is a power-packed courtroom drama, inspired by the true and shocking events of a legal case. It is the courageous story of one man’s fight against all odds for truth and justice and it’s emotionally moving and inspiring. We look forward to its release on ZEE5 soon”.

Producer Vinod Bhanushali, Bhanushali Studios Limited said, “A gripping courtroom drama with an ace actor like Manoj Bajpayee with a subject that will shake you; that is Bandaa for you. By choosing ZEE5 as the platform to showcase Bandaa, we want to give audiences the experience of the film in the way it deserves.”

Shariq Patel, CBO, Zee Studios, added, "'Zee Studios is committed towards building a content-driven ecosystem in the Indian entertainment industry. Bandaa comes with a striking story, and we are delighted to present another meaningful, thought-provoking tale with Manoj Bajpayee."

Suparn S Varma said “Bandaa tells a story of how a common man with honesty and integrity can take on the system when he has truth on his side. It’s the story of how when the system works it works so well that justice cannot be denied, and it addresses a very important issue of faith. We are happy to have ZEE5 giving us that platform to take the film to audiences who deserve to watch a film that will move them and make them think.”

Director Apoorv Singh Karki said, “Bandaa has everything in it – a hard-hitting story, a calm and assertive actor like Manoj Bajpayee & a solid supporting cast. This film must reach every household, and ZEE5 is the right platform to take our vision to screens across the globe.”

A Zee Studios and Bhanushali Studios Limited presentation, Suparn S Varma’s courtroom drama directed by Apoorv Singh Karki, Bandaa is produced by Vinod Bhanushali, Kamlesh Bhanushali, Asif Sheikh & Vishal Gurnani and co-produced by Juhi Parekh Mehta. ALSO READ: Manoj Bajpayee shares his hilarious first international flight experience; says, “I drank so much that I fell unconscious!”

There are a lot of reasons to celebrate at Coachella, this year. The 2023 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival became a massive platform for South Asian artists to take over the stage and enthrall music-goers. Punjabi actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh’s enthralling performance took over the internet with the official Coachella account released video garnering over 30 million views on Instagram. Now, the singer was back for the second weekend and this time, with more energy and enthusiasm.

On Saturday night, Diljit Dosanjh took the Coachella stage in California once again and devoured the performance. The singer became the first Punjabi artist ever to perform at Coachella in 2023. Donning a traditional white kurta with lungi and turban, he obliterated the stage with many of his hit tracks including ‘Patiala Peg’, ‘GOAT’, ‘Clash’, ‘Born To Shine’, ‘Do You Know’ and ‘Vibe’ among others.

Vibe teri meri mildi aa ???????? And screen once again killer#DiljitDosanjh #COACHELLA2023 pic.twitter.com/IDaSi46h10

— ખ૯ℓઝ¡ท ???? (@Gheyo_Di_Choori) April 23, 2023

GOAT Borne to Shine #DiljitDosanjh #COACHELLA2023 pic.twitter.com/Sjvhk7mUFV — ખ૯ℓઝ¡ท ???? (@Gheyo_Di_Choori) April 23, 2023

Saranghae ????#DiljitDosanjh #COACHELLA2023 pic.twitter.com/9ivxgFjnpH — ખ૯ℓઝ¡ท ???? (@Gheyo_Di_Choori) April 23, 2023

His humbleness ❤️#DiljitDosanjh #COACHELLA2023 pic.twitter.com/pZnJN412D6 — ખ૯ℓઝ¡ท ???? (@Gheyo_Di_Choori) April 23, 2023

Dokha nai kamaayi da The words ???? #DiljitDosanjh always amaze me with his choice of songs And the way he mix it up #COACHELLA2023 pic.twitter.com/w6Ck0DPpa0 — ખ૯ℓઝ¡ท ???? (@Gheyo_Di_Choori) April 23, 2023

Punjabiyaan ne agg kaddi ae ????????????????????????????#DiljitDosanjh #COACHELLA2023 pic.twitter.com/CjWECdJKw8 — ખ૯ℓઝ¡ท ???? (@Gheyo_Di_Choori) April 23, 2023

Diljit Dosanjh addressed the crowd in Punjabi and said “Punjabis have taken over Coachella.” He also thanked those who couldn’t understand the Punjabi language but vibed and danced to his set. The singer brought solid energy for the second weekend and the audience enjoyed every bit of it. He also took to Instagram to share pictures.

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Diljit Dosanjh is known for his Punjabi music and movies, including the albums Smile, Back 2 Basics, Con.Fi.Den.Tial, G.O.A.T and Moonchild. He has also contributed as a singer to several Bollywood movies.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Diljit Dosanjh recently unveiled the first trailer of his upcoming Punjabi movie, Jodi. Set for May 5 release, the film stars him opposite Saunkan Saunkne actress Nimrat Khaira. He will also be seen in Imtiaz Ali's directorial Chamkila with Parineeti Chopra. The actor has also signed The Crew alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kriti Sanon and Tabu. ALSO READ: Diljit Dosanjh bonding with DJ Diplo over tea is going viral on the internet today!

Bollywood Hungama was the first one to break the viral news in June 2022 that the third part of Hera Pheri is in the offing, as confirmed by producer Firoz Nadiadwala. It led to a lot of excitement among fans as it’s a highly awaited sequel, especially since the first two parts have been loved and have a cult following. In February this year, reports came in that the announcement video of the film has been shot. It broke the internet but the very next day, there was massive criticism when it came to light that Farhad Samji is directing the film. In March, ‘Remove Farhad Samji From Hera Pheri’ trended on Twitter for several days. Some days later, T-Series issued a public notice claiming that the production house is the “sole and exclusive right holder of all copyright of all Music and Audio Visual Song Rights” of the franchise in all mediums.

And now, Eros International, too, has jumped into the fray. As per a notice published in Komal Nahta’s Film Information Magazine, Eros has claimed that it holds the Intellectual Property Rights as well as the rights to the title, digital rights and music rights on a ‘sole and exclusive basis’. And that's not all. Eros also claimed that it has the exclusive rights to Welcome Back (2015).

Further, the notice stated that Firoz Nadiadwala's Base Industries Group owes Rs. 60,07,75,236, inclusive of interest, to Eros International as on April 17, 2023. The notice then claimed that Base Industries Group had agreed that until it doesn't make this payment, Eros International will possess the sole rights to Hera Pheri 3. It also claimed that Nadiadwala had made it clear that it would not create third-party rights or try to release Hera Pheri 3 in India or any part of the world without the consent of Eros International.

Towards the end, the notice emphasized that they have similar rights to all the forthcoming films of Firoz Nadiadwala, including Awara Paagal Deewana 2.

Finally, it requested everyone to refrain from doing any deal with Base Industries Group with regards to Hera Pheri 3.

Also Read: Is it Hera Pheri 3 or Hera Pheri 4? Two versions of Akshay Kumar’s picture create EXCITEMENT as well as hera pheri

Saturday saw the world celebrating Eid ul-Fitr which marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. Celebrities took to social media to wish their well-wishers on this special day. On this joyous occasion, Salman Khan took to social media to extend best wishes to his fans around the world. He greeted his fans outside his residence. He also spent quality time with his family.

Salman Khan's sister Arpita Khan Sharma took to her Instagram account to share the family photos from the celebration. In pictures, one can see Salim Khan, Salma Khan, Helen and the Khan siblings including Arbaaz, Sohail, Alvira and Arpita. Aayush Sharma joined the celebrations along with his two kids. Sohail's son Nirvan, Yohan, Atul Agnihotri and his kids were also present. Arpita wrote, “Eid Mubarak from ours to yours.”

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On the work front, Salman Khan had his Eid 2023 release Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan on Friday, April 21. A Salman Khan Film production, the film is directed by Farhad Samji. It stars Salman Khan, Venkatesh Daggubati, Pooja Hegde, Jagapathi Babu, Bhumika Chawla, Vijender Singh, Abhimanyu Singh, Raghav Juyal, Siddharth Nigam, Jassie Gill, Shehnaaz Gill, Palak Tiwari and Vinali Bhatnagar.

Apart from this, Salman has Tiger 3 releasing during Diwali 2023. Helmed by Maneesh Sharma, it also stars Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi. He next returns to YRF with Tiger vs Pathaan with Shah Rukh Khan. ALSO READ: Eid 2023: Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan & other Bollywood stars extend wishes to fans

With stories such as Ranjhanaa, Tanu Weds Manu, Atrangi Re, Aatmapamphlet and more, producer-director Aanand L Rai is known for delivering stories that stick with the audience. One such story is Nil Battey Sannata which made waves in Indian cinema which completes seven years today. The impact of the film was so much that it was remade in Malayalam as well as Tamil. As the film turns seven, here’s what the maverick filmmaker has to say. 

Aanand L Rai says, “Nil Battey Sannata will always remain a special film. When I read the script for the first time, I was sure I want to make this film. It was a perfect balance of emotions, content, the right message and rich characters. It was a film that still resonates with many viewers even today and I am so glad to have backed such a strong story.” 

The film also bagged multiple awards at the 62nd Filmfare Awards and was released internationally as The New Classmate in 2015. The film also marked Ashwini Iyer Tiwari’s directorial debut. The story revolves around a single mother, who works as a maid with big ambitions for her daughter. The sensitive drama, starring Swara Bhasker, dissected the relationship between a mother-daughter.

Producer Aanand L Rai has multiple projects in the pipeline such as Phir Aayi Haseen Dillruba followed by Jhimma 2.

Also Read: Aanand L Rai says, “I was wrong” about the Akshay Kumar-starrer Raksha Bandhan; claims, “should focus more on the story”

The world is celebrating Eid ul-Fitr today which marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. On this joyous occasion, Salman Khan took to his social media to extend best wishes to his fans around the world. However, he was joined by another superstar Aamir Khan.

Salman Khan took to his social media on Friday night to wish everyone Chand Raat Mubarak, which means the night with a new moon for the new Islamic month Shawwal. Salman posed for a photo with Aamir and wrote, “Chand Mubarak.” This reunion of the Andaz Apna Apna duo left the fans nostalgic.

Chand Mubarak ???? pic.twitter.com/bb9RIJEJkf — Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) April 21, 2023

On the work front, Salman Khan had his Eid 2023 release Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan on Friday, April 21. A Salman Khan Film production, the film is directed by Farhad Samji. The film stars Salman Khan, Venkatesh Daggubati, Pooja Hegde, Jagapathi Babu, Bhumika Chawla, Vijender Singh, Abhimanyu Singh, Raghav Juyal, Siddharth Nigam, Jassie Gill, Shehnaaz Gill, Palak Tiwari and Vinali Bhatnagar.

Meanwhile, Aamir Khan was last seen in the Hindi adaptation of Forrest Gump, Laal Singh Chaddha. It released in August 2022. The actor is yet to announce his next project. ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Rajkumar Santoshi explains why Rishi Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Aamir Khan or Salman Khan behave like newcomers on his sets; admits that clashing Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh with Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan was a MISTAKE

Climate Warrior Bhumi Pednekar is setting herself on a massive mission to clean The Himalayas! On the occasion of World Earth Day, Bhumi announced that she is partnering with a non-profit, Healing Himalayas, that does extensive and exemplary work towards the preservation of ecology in the mountain range. Bhumi, who is also the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) ambassador, will now become the Goodwill Ambassador of Healing Himalayas! Bhumi’s work with Healing Himalayas will see her travelling to these mountainous regions and participating in cleanliness drives aimed at keeping The Himalayas clean.

Healing Himalayas Foundation is a seven-year-old organization formed to address the problem of garbage in a rather unique way - they are committed to restoring the pristine natural environment of the Himalayas. The organization has taken over the onerous task of cleaning out trash from the picturesque Himalayas. Their primary mission being - to dissolve the problem of waste management by collecting tons of non-biodegradable items discarded by the trekkers or pilgrims and disposing it properly at the base town/city where it can also be recycled.

To handle the collected waste through their cleanup campaigns & multiple panchayats which are a part of our Zero waste villages, they have built five material recovery facilities at locations (Mansari- Kullu district, Rakcham & Pooh village in Kinnaur, Tabo in Spiti & Narkanda in Shimla district) where tourist footfall is quite substantial. All the five facilities are operational and since last year they have collect 4-5 tonnes of non-biodegradable waste daily which is approximately 550 tonnes.

Speaking about this association Bhumi Pednekar said, “The motto of Healing Himalayas ‘Don't Wait for Change, Be the Change’ truly resonated with me. I believe that each one of us must realise our responsibility towards the planet and actively strive to reduce the impact of pollution and global warming. The time to act is now! This campaign gives me a chance to speak on the urgent need to preserve The Himalayas and its delicate yet essential ecosystem. I am honoured to be the Goodwill Ambassador of the Healing Himalayas. I will do my absolute best to visit as many sites as possible during my tenure and also participate in raising awareness about this important cause.”

Pradeep Sangwan, the founder and promoter of the Healing Himalayas Foundation added, “Bhumi Pednekar has persistently and relentlessly advocated against climate change and pollution. She is an aware individual who is followed by the youth of the country. So, having her as a part of this campaign enables us to raise more awareness towards keeping our mountains clean and how preserving its eco-system is an absolute necessity. We are sure that we will do good work together to keep The Himalayas clean.”

As a climate change advocate, Bhumi has been speaking up constantly through her social media platforms and has regularly drawn attention to the work of climate activists at the grassroots level. She has also spoken at the prestigious Harvard University on the need to protect our planet. ALSO READ: Bhumi Pednekar’s Mugler black dress with zig-zag detailing is all the inspiration we need for stylish dinner dates

Border not only remains one of Suniel Shetty’s best films but also one of his best performances. But it might come as a major surprise to his fans that the actor was hell-bent on not doing the film and was avoiding the film’s director JP Dutta for a long time. He revealed this in the latest episode of the podcast The Ranveer Show.

Shetty essayed the real life character Bhairon Singh Rathore, a BSF (Border Security Force) officer who played a major role in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, in the movie. The actor revealed on the podcast that he didn’t want to work with Dutta as he had heard about his short temper. “I had heard a lot of stories about JP Dutta, that he gets angry and abuses his actors,” said Shetty.

Dutta didn’t give up even after Shetty’s plain refusal. In fact, the filmmaker approached Shetty’s mother-in-law in order to persuade him to do the film. “When he came to me with Border, I refused to sign it. He made me hear the subject. I respected him but then I said no. He couldn’t understand why I had said no to that character. That struggle went on for 2-3 months and he was hell-bent on me doing that character. He got to (producer) Bharat Shah, who lived in my mother-in-law’s building, and he then went to my mother-in-law. It was her who convinced me to do Border,” revealed Shetty.

Although Shetty signed the film, he feared he might “beat up” Dutta. “I told mom that he is hot-headed and he might say things. I am hot-headed too. I might use my arm for certain things. So, I don’t want to bash up with JP Dutta and beat him up on the set. She told him that and JP said, ‘I only get upset when people don’t give their 100 per cent.’”

But Shetty’s experience was the opposite of what he feared and he was left in awe of Dutta. “After working with him in Border, I realised he is in love with the Indian forces, otherwise he would have been a commercial director. He would have done 100 films because there were 100 producers chasing him. But he only did what he believed in. So it was a life lesson from a man like that. For me, he is my guru today, master craftsman, and phenomenal human being,” he said.

Border also starred Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Akshaye Khanna, Pooja Bhatt, Puneet Issar and Kulbhushan Kharbanda, among others.

Also Read: “Amitabh Bachchan is the quintessential action hero for all of us,” says Suniel Shetty

Yami Gautam has proved her mettle as an actor with back-to-back performances in A Thursday, Dasvi, Lost, and Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga. Recently, her Hindi debut film Vicky Donor has completed 11 years and the actress has brought a perfect moment to reminisce on this day.

Taking to her social media, Yami shared a picture of herself which she can be seen enjoying on the beachside. While marking the 11 years of her Hindi debut film 'Vicky Donor', she jotted down the caption, "Maahiya vi aa gaya te goggle de pichche chuppi akhiyaan da Noor vi barkaraar. Forever grateful to Shoojit da & Juhi for seeing their ‘Ashima’ in me. Gratitude towards my producers- Ronnie Lahiri, John , Ram, Eros. My very talented co-actors- Ayushmann, Annu ji, Dolly ji, Kamlesh ji, late Jayanta Da, Swaroopa ji. Sweetest Veera & the best team of A.Ds. And a big heartfelt thank you to the audience for giving us the courage to always follow our gut & believe in making path-breaking choices #11yearsofVICKYDONOR."

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Released in 2012, Vicky Donor was Yami's Hindi debut film in which she played the character of Ashima Roy, the love interest of Vicky played by Ayushmann Khurrana.

On the work front, Yami Gautam will next be seen in Dhoom Dhaam along with Prateek Gandhi, and OMG 2 with Akshay Kumar. ALSO READ: When Yami Gautam was advised to get a nose job done, “I don’t agree with all those things”

On the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya that is remarked as an auspicious day for new beginnings and eternal prosperity, team Adipurush releases a reverberating lyrical audio clip of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ in 5 different languages – Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada. Composed by the musical duo Ajay-Atul who is known for their energetic devotional numbers yet again captivates the fans with the eternal chants of Jai Shri Ram that has been celebrated for years and will continue in the future as well. Considering the enthusiasm surrounding the song and fulfilling the special requests by fans, the team now releases multilingual versions of ‘Jai Shri Ram’.

Complementing the track is the magnificent poster of Raghav featuring Prabhas that radiates power, valour and strength personifying the mighty Prabhu Shri Ram in all his glory. An embodiment of virtue, generosity and strong character, Raghav symbolizes एक- वचनी, the importance of standing by one's words & commitments and एक – बानी as he achieved goals with a single arrow. This divine tribute adds to the zeal of festivity as the virtues of Prabhu Shri Ram radiating in the poster along with the majestic chant of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ translate into everlasting eternity.

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Adipurush, directed by Om Raut is produced by T- Series, Bhushan Kumar & Krishan Kumar, Om Raut, Prasad Sutar, and Rajesh Nair of Retrophiles and will be releasing globally on 16th June 2023. ALSO READ: Adipurush to have its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival in New York on June 13, 2023

In a shocking turn of events, a complaint has been filed against popular singer-rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh and his team members for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting the owner of an event management agency. The complaint was lodged by the victim himself on Wednesday. Reportedly, a dispute arose between the event management agency and Honey Singh's team over the cancellation of an event. However, Honey Singh has denied the allegations and issued a statement through an Instagram post.

On Thursday evening, a day after the complaint was lodged, the rapper-singer took to his verified social media handle and stated that the allegations against him are "false" and "baseless." “The complaint and the allegations are false and baseless. There is no connection or agreement between my company or the complainant which the media is showing since morning,” read his note post.

Explaining it further, Singh wrote, “I was engaged for the Mumbai Show through a company named Tribevibe which is a reputed company and a sister concern of Bookmyshow. I did my performance for whatever time the permission was there for.” He signed off by stating, “Rest all such allegations are false and an attempt to tarnish my image. My Legal Team is already working to file a defamation case against such miscreants.”

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For the unversed, according to the complaint filed with the BKC police, Vivek Ravi Raman, the organiser of a music festival called Yo Yo Honey Singh 3.0, alleged that Honey Singh and his associates were displeased with the event's cancellation. The complainant claimed that the singer-rapper and his associates subsequently kidnapped him, held him captive at a Mumbai hotel, and assaulted him. The music festival was scheduled to take place on April 15 at the MMRDA Grounds in BKC.

Also Read: Yo Yo Honey Singh and Tina Thadani call it quits: Reports

Diljit Dosanjh recently received a lot of rave reviews, not only from the audiences but also from many industry insiders, who were proud of his successful concert in the USA. Diljit became the first Punjabi musician to perform at the prestigious music festival of Coachella in California. And it seems audiences were not just cheering for the songs but many popular American celebs and viewers were also seen dancing to his tunes at the event. Among them was also famous DJ Diplo, who was not only seen enjoying Dosanjh’s music but also bonded with him during the fest.

Diljit Dosanjh took to Instagram to share a fun video of the duo enjoying ‘tea time’ with each other as the Punjabi actor-singer was seen giving him a taste of ‘mithai’ (Indian sweets). Moreover, the two were also seen dancing and bonding like homies convincing fans that there might be a collaboration happening soon. Diljit posted the video with the caption, “Ley Bai @diplo Hun Apna Bai Ae”. Diplo, too, was quick to drop a comment on it saying, “Mithe laddo, Mithe beats”.

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On the other hand, excited fans of Dosanjh shared excitement as they believed it to be a hint of a collaboration in the making. “Diplo (×) Diljit loading,” commented a user. “Ok ok here we go a new song is coming!,” asserted one. Another fan added, “The collab we never knew we needed.” One of them also dropped a comment in the quintessential Punjabi style adding, “Hun ta Collab pakki aa”. “Collab time,” said one of them whereas another one was quite sure about a song on the cards as they added, “truly looking forward for this collab”.

Besides this video, Diljit and DJ Diplo also posted a couple of other videos from the same bonding moment on their Instagram stories.

For the unversed, Diplo had earlier shared a video of him dancing his heart out and dedicated a special post to Diljit Dosanjh’s performance at Coachella, congratulating him for being the first Punjabi musician to perform at the music fest.

Also Read: DJ Diplo dances his heart out as Diljit Dosanjh croons ‘Patiala Peg’ at Coachella 2023, watch video

Bhumi Pednekar stands apart from other people in terms of her persona. Her acting prowess and superb sense of style have persuaded us. She has undergone a real style transformation, all thanks to her daring decisions. Her preference for unconventional silhouettes contributes to her leaning towards groundbreaking statements. She has been on our radar for a while because of her daring fashion statements and diversified wardrobe choices. We adore the fact that she is constantly willing to try new things. The star posed in a lovely black dress for her most recent Instagram picture, which appeared to be ideal for the weekend party.

Take a cue from actress Bhumi Pednekar this party season to bring the house down. She is undoubtedly teaching us how to shine as we navigate the season. Bhumi always opts for high shine, but this time she took it up a notch in a breath taking black bodycon dress and added her own unique spin to it. The neckline of the dress included sheer zigzag detailing, which gave it some extra oomph. The outfit is a historic piece from Manfred Thierry Mugler's Fall/Winter 1989 collection, making it a timeless thowback. To contrast this dramatic look, Bhumi's choice of a sleek bun and makeup, which featured kohl-rimmed eyes, plenty of mascara, shimmering eyelids, well-contoured cheeks, and maroon lip tint, were ideal.  She chose silver zigzag earrings to go with the zigzag neckline of her dress. This is the perfect way to get dressed up for parties this season, isn't it?

Meanwhile, on the work front, Bhumi recently appeared in the movie Bheed with Rajkummar Rao. Her upcoming filmography is interesting, and it includes Bhakshak with Surya Sharma and Afwaah with Nawazuddin Siddiqui. She is now working on The Lady Killer and Meri Patni Ka Remake alongside Arjun Kapoor.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS: Bhumi Pednekar

OUTFIT: Mugler

STYLIST: Chandini Whabi

MAKE-UP: Sonic Sarwate

HAIR: Seema

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Also Read: Bhumi Pednekar elevates power dressing to ultra-glam heights in a bold cut-out white pantsuit

The much-awaited film, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, starring Salman Khan has finally released today in cinemas. Starring Salman Khan, this action entertainer has got a wide release in more than 4000 screens across the country. However, certain single screens in Delhi had no choice but to skip playing this film.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Theatres like Liberty, Delite and Amba are not playing Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. This is because Zee Studios, the distributors of the Salman Khan-starrer, asked them to sign a contract whereby they’ll have to compulsorily play the Ajay Devgn-starrer Maidaan and Sunny Deol-Ameesha Patel starrer Gadar 2.”

The source continued, “This was not acceptable to these theatres as Gadar 2 clashes with the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Animal on August 11. They didn’t want to lose out on it as it can also work big time. On the other hand, Maidaan releases on June 23, a week after Adipurush. The Prabhas-starrer can surprise and the exhibitors felt that it was not a good idea to discontinue playing it and replace it with Maidaan, especially if it’s doing well.”

With no other option, these theatres have decided to play Chengiz, a Bengali film dubbed in Hindi. Amba and Delite have even decided to re-release Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Pathaan. Liberty, on the other hand, is playing two shows of Chengiz and three shows of the Punjabi film Annhi Dea Mazaak Ae. It has released today and stars Ammy Virk.

However, another source said, “The discussions are going on and the issue will be resolved soon. Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan will release in Delite. The other cinemas are also expected to follow suit.”

Meanwhile, there were reports that a similar issue had cropped up in other circuits as well, over revenue-sharing terms. But the problem was resolved yesterday.

Also Read: Salman Khan’s Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan features Bhagyashree, Himalay Dassani, Abhimanyu Dassani in special appearances; makers pay a lovely tribute to Maine Pyar Kiya

Late producer-director Yash Chopra's wife Pamela Chopra, who was a writer and singer, has passed away at the age of 74. The news was reported on April 20, 2023. As per reports, she was admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital for the past 15 days and passed away due to age-related illnesses. As industry mourned the loss of the writer-singer, many visited the Chopra house before the last rites. Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Dutt took to social media to pay their last respects.

Ajay Devgn shared a picture of Pamela Chopra on Twitter and wrote, “My thoughts and prayers are with Adi, Rani, Uday and all members of the Chopra family in their hour of grief. RIP respected Pam Chopra Ji. Om Shanti."

My thoughts & prayers are with Adi, Rani, Uday and all members of the Chopra family in their hour of grief. RIP respected Pam Chopra Ji???? ????️ Shanti pic.twitter.com/IImLMDT6Q6 — Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) April 20, 2023

Sanjay Dutt tweeted, “My heart is heavy with the news of Pamela aunty's passing. Her impact on the industry and the lives she touched will always be remembered.”

My heart is heavy with the news of Pamela aunty's passing. Her impact on the industry and the lives she touched will always be remembered. ???????? — Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) April 20, 2023

Sharing an old picture of Yash Chopra and Pamela Chopra, Anupam Kher wrote, “Saw the friendship of the world, All separated one by one. Goodbye Pam Chopra!! You and Yash ji were an integral and important part of my years in Mumbai! I always considered your smile as one of the beautiful gifts given to me by life. I was lucky that I got to spend a lot of time with you! Om Shanti."

देखी ज़माने की यारी, बिछड़े सभी बारी बारी …. ???? अलविदा पैम चोपड़ा!! आप और यश जी मुंबई में मेरे गुज़रे हुए सालों का एक अटूट और अहम् हिस्सा थे! आपकी मुस्कुराहट को मैं हमेशा ज़िंदगी का दिया हुआ एक ख़ूबसूरत तौहफ़ा समझता था।मैं ख़ुशक़िस्मत था मुझे आपके साथ ढेर सारा वक़्त गुज़ारने का… pic.twitter.com/oGYd84NSop — Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) April 20, 2023

The official statement from Yash Raj Films read, “With heavy hearts, the Chopra family would like to inform that Pamela Chopra, 74, passed away this morning. Her cremation took place at 11 am today in Mumbai. We are grateful for your prayers and the family would like to request for privacy in this moment of deep sadness and reflection.”

Pamela Chopra was admitted to Lilavati Hospital.  "She passed away today early morning due to pneumonia with ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome). She had been admitted to the hospital for 15 days in the ICU," Dr. Prahlad Prabhudesai told PTI.

Pamela Chopra worked as a singer, costume designer, and writer and was credited as a co-producer in many Yash Raj Films' production. She was credited as the writer of Kabhie Kabhie and dress designer in Silsila and Sawaal. She crooned several songs for movies like Kabhie Kabhie, Noorie, Kaala Patthar, Chandni, Silsila, and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, among others. Chopra was last seen in the YRF's docu-series The Romantics to celebrate 50 years of the studio. She spoke about her journey, Yash Chopra's long-lasting career, and how Aditya Chopra took the legacy forward.

Besides films, she was also involved in production and philanthropy. Pamela Chopra is survived by her two sons Aditya Chopra and Uday Chopra. ALSO READ: Premiere of Salman Khan’s Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan cancelled due to Pamela Chopra’s death

Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, starring Salman Khan, has finally released today. There’s a lot of excitement surrounding this film as it marks Salman’s first Eid release in nearly four years. The trade and industry expect the film to work due to Salman’s star power, songs, larger-than-life feel and family-friendly elements.

Bollywood Hungama has now learnt that there’s another major USP of the film. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Bhagyashree has a crucial cameo in the film. Audiences are going to love seeing her and Salman together after nearly 33 years.” Both were last seen in the 1989 blockbuster romantic saga, Maine Pyar Kiya.

The source further said, “The makers have paid a lovely tribute to Maine Pyar Kiya. And along with Bhagyashree, her husband Himalay Dassani and actor-son Abhimanyu Dassani also feature in the film in special appearances. Those who have seen it can’t stop raving about it and feel it’ll lead to madness in cinema halls.”

Besides Salman Khan, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan also stars Pooja Hegde, Venkatesh, Bhumika Chawla, Jagapathi Babu, Raghav Juyal, Jassie Gill, Siddharth Nigam, Shehnaaz Gill, Palak Tiwari, Vinali Bhatnagar and Vijender Singh. It is directed by Farhad Samji and is the story of a man and his pampered three younger brothers.

Bhagyashree made a stunning debut with Maine Pyar Kiya, directed by Sooraj Barjatya, for which she even won the Best Debut Award at the 35th Filmfare Awards. A year after the film’s release, she married Himalay Dassani. She was then seen in Qaid Main Hai Bulbul (1992), Tyagi (1992) and Paayal (1992), all co-starring her husband. She also acted with Avinash Wadhawan in Ghar Aaya Mera Pardesi (1993), after which she took a break from Hindi cinema. Recently, she was seen in supporting roles in Kangana Ranaut-starrer Thalaivii (2021) and Prabhas-Pooja Hegde starrer Radhe Shyam (2022).

Also Read: Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan to release in over 5700 screens worldwide

About decibel levels and a song’s soulfulness How does one reconcile a loud and very raucous ‘Aadha Main Aadhi Woh’ within the movie Bholaa with the same, soulful song we have heard in the special video promo? What is the reason for this decibel difference that makes the track sound so different?  This phenomenon highlights the difference that good song recording and the final mixing of the film’s soundtrack can make to any song. As it is, the song is used in bits within the film, and Irshad Kamil’s wonderful lyrics, with the beautiful play on the words tudke (pieces) and dukhade (sorrows) and the North-South sangam of composer Ravi Basrur and singer B. Praak fail to register as they do in the audio.

Written over a drink An old friend of mine, filmmaker Raaj Grover, has been witness to this story. Outside Shree Sound Studios in Dadar was a café called Gupta Restaurant, where several film folks would eat, and the friendly owner would keep accounts of them all, so that they never had to pay upfront cash. On one such day, almost at closing time, lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi entered and requested the owner to let him sit for a while. He asked for a steel glass, and poured whisky in it to hide the alcohol, which he had brought from home. And then he began scribbling words, words that finally became the cult Phir Subah Hogi hit, ‘Chin-O-Arab Hamara’ from the 1958 hit, Phir Subah Hogi!

Great minds think—almost—alike Great minds think alike, as the proverb goes. And when this truism comes to life in cinema, and with a common actress and singer too, the phenomenon becomes very tangy. Anand Bakshi, in the 1970 My Love, wrote the hit, ‘Zikra Hota Hai Jab Qayamat Ka’ sung by Mukesh and composed by Daan Singh. It had the lines, ‘Tu Jo Chahe To Din Nikalta Hai / Tu Jo Chahe To Raat Hoti Hai (The sun rises and night falls as per your desires)’ and was filmed on Shashi Kapoor singing for his beloved, Sharmila Tagore. Later, in the same year, Indeevar, arguably Hindi cinema’s most underrated lyricist, wrote the Kalyanji-Anandji hit for Feroz Khan, ‘Jo tumko ho pasand wohi baat karenge / Tum din ko agar raat kaho raat kahenge (I will say all the things you like / If you want to call the day as night, I will say that too!)’. The film was Safar and it was Sharmila Tagore again. What’s more, both hit numbers were sung by Mukesh!

Bonhomie among giants The late Indeevar had told me an anecdote about Sahir Ludhianvi that showed the bonhomie among writers in the days gone by. “Sahir came to me with his lyrics for Chitralekha because it was a Hindu-oriented subject set in the Maurya Empire. He wanted me to check every song so that nothing was incorrect or inapt for that culture.” He added, “But his lyrics were so perfect that there was nothing to be done!” Indeevar later part-completed Sahir’s last two assignments, Deedaar-E-Yaar and Lakshmi along with Kaifi Azmi.

Reciprocal gesture But probably as a huge reciprocal gesture, Sahir, when approached for B.R. Chopra’s Chanakya Aur Chandragupta, featuring Dilip Kumar, Dharmendra, Hema Malini and Parveen Babi, suggested Indeevar’s name for the subject, also set in those times. Sahir was a fixture with B.R. Chopra then, but before the film was shelved for unknown reasons in the 1970s, Indeevar had recorded a song composed by Naushad and rendered by Lata Mangeshkar. A part of this song is even traceable online!

Four verses in different languages! And talking of Lata Mangeshkar, she had recorded a unique song in the 1990s for a Sanjay Dutt-Madhuri Dixit film, Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai, which was to be produced and directed by R.K. Nayyar. A day earlier, composer Laxmikant (-Pyarelal) had actually invited me for its recording at Mehboob Studios. However, I had another commitment and excused myself. The song was recorded with an antara each in four languages—Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati and Telugu, all written by eminent lyricists in each language! The film was never completed, and I never got to hear this wonder. When I met Sadhana, R.K. Nayyar’s wife, in 2011, I had asked her about it, but she confessed that though she possessed the song on spool, she could not see how it could be made available to all!

Friendship is unconditional At the recent birthday party of Alka Yagnik, it was refreshing to see the doughty Anuradha Paudwal enjoying herself as one of the early guests. The media has always projected them as persona non-grata with each other as there were some cases where the former was said to have dubbed the latter’s songs. The fact that these two singers share a warm camaraderie indicates that, if the stories had been true, the two had soon realized the games played with them and chosen to remain friends.

Musical ‘hearing’ Anuradha Paudwal herself is taking up worthy social causes through her social welfare initiative, Suryodaya Foundation. She recently distributed over 200 customized hearing-aids for free to the hearing-impaired in Bhubaneswar, on the occasion of World Hearing Day. The recipients ranged from three-year olds to senior citizens.

Discovery channel The late composer Jaidev actually introduced three formidable singing talents to Hindi cinema. The first was Anuradha again, in her first recording, a solo, though the film was never completed. Suresh Wadkar and Hariharan both made their debuts in the 1978 film Gaman. Interestingly, Mukesh’s last songs to be released were from the album of the 1997 television serial, Chand Grahan, also composed by Jaidev. The songs had been recorded for a film that never took off and were used by the same producer for his TV enterprise. And Jaidev himself had passed away in 1987 while Mukesh left the world in 1976!

Lavish praise for a junior The late composer Khayyam was broadminded and fair enough to lavish praise on Anu Malik on the music of the new Umrao Jaan, released in 2006, a full 24 years after his own iconic musical masterpiece of that name. He told me, “I was working in much more musical times. My director, Muzaffar Ali, was fully into the subject and the atmosphere of Lucknow and we worked in the best possible environs and with total creative freedom.” It is up to the reader to interpret this remark and his final comment, “For these times, Anu Malik has done a brilliant job!”

Ramadan's holy month comes to a close on April 21 this year with the occurrence of Eid al-Fitr. On this wonderful day, people worship, eat, and celebrate with their loved ones while donning new holiday attire. We can help if you still can't decide on the ideal ensemble for the festival. Now, attending the festival also entails donning ethnic garb. When it comes to traditional wear, shararas are having a moment. It's a short kurta paired with sharara, which is basically loose pleated trousers. Many Bollywood celebs prefer shararas for ethnic wear, this style is clearly having a moment. Thus, if you're looking for inspiration to prepare for Eid-ul-Fitr in lovely ethnic attire and you prefer shararas, check out some fashion statements from B-town celebrities.

SARA ALI KHAN Consider Sara Ali Khan for best shararas. You may want to consider Sara Ali Khan's dazzling sharara set from the apparel line Faraz Manan. The beautiful all-white outfit included exquisite white embroidery and accents. That evening, Sara undoubtedly caught everyone's attention. The actor wore a full-sleeved, long kurta with rich embroidery and a sharara as part of the ensemble. The kurta's lovely flair and lace trimming at the hemline gave the ensemble further glitz. Sara chose to wear dewy makeup with glistening eyelids, glossy lip colour, and softly kohled eyes while leaving her silky mane unbound.

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POOJA HEGDE Beautiful shararas are staple in our closet and we absolutely cannot do without them during the festive season. Pooja Hedge in a beautiful yellow embroidered sharara is giving us major style goals. The actress adorned a beautiful embroidered yellow number as she paired a short kurta with flared sharara and a sheer dupatta. She accentuated her style with a pair of ethnic earrings and balanced the bright look with minimal glam and minimal jewellery.

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ADITI RAO HYDARI Shararas are unquestionably ideal for this continuing festive. They come in gorgeous heavy-duty shapes, simple patterns, and much more. Example: Aditi Rao Hydari's embroidered sharara ensemble, which has even more appeal when Manish Malhotra adds his touch. The short, elaborately embroidered kurti with full sleeve embellishment was undoubtedly the star of the black ensemble. She was wearing a mesh dupatta that had border stitching. Aditi just wore a pair of danglers with green stones as her accessory of choice. She complemented her formal occasion with a neat bun hairstyle with minimal glitz.

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SAMANTHA RUTH PRABHU Samantha Ruth Prabhu has consistently emitted a "less is more" style through her wardrobe choices, which is clear from the variety of muted clothes she wears. She has always preferred simple, monochrome outfits, and just lately, she offered us a preview of her summer wardrobe by posting a series of images in a lovely white suit set that is perfect for the hot months. Take Samantha's example if you wish to go for a less is more look this Eid. She decided on a lovely, breezy Mishru choice with a self-embroidered pattern. She wore a straight-fitting pair of ankle-length trousers with the sleeveless kurta that was included with the suit set. She wore a straight-fitting pair of ankle-length trousers with the sleeveless kurta that was included with the suit set. She wore lovely nude makeup and fully embraced the clean girl style.

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RASHMIKA MANDANNA Rashmika dazzled in a blue sharara set. Her outfit showcased a stunning short printed kurti with three-fourth sleeves and heavy multi-coloured embroidery work in the front. The sleeves also show shell detailing at the cuffs. She matched it with a similar set of sharara pants. Don't miss her dupatta as well on the side. For accessories, she went for heavy dangler earrings and a huge statement ring. With minimal makeup that included tinted lips and a ponytail, she looked brilliant.

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Also Read: Jannat Zubair and Faisal Sheikh get decked up in their gorgeous traditional looks for Eid celebrations

Late producer-director Yash Chopra's wife Pamela Chopra, who was a writer and singer, has passed away at the age of 85. The news was reported on April 20, 2023. As per reports, she was admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital for the past 15 days and passed away due to age-related illnesses.

Pamela Chopra worked as a singer, costume designer, and writer and was credited as a co-producer in many Yash Raj Films' production. She was credited as the writer of Kabhie Kabhie and dress designer in Silsila and Sawaal. She crooned several songs for movies like Kabhie Kabhie, Noorie, Kaala Patthar, Chandni, Silsila, and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, among others. Chopra was last seen in the YRF's docu-series The Romantics to celebrate 50 years of the studio. She spoke about her journey, Yash Chopra's long-lasting career, and how Aditya Chopra took the legacy forward.

In addition to her career in film production and philanthropy, Pamela Chopra has authored a book titled 'Romancing with Life: An Autobiography', which was published in 2014. The book provides insights into her life, her relationship with her husband Yash Chopra, and her experiences in the Indian film industry.

Pamela Chopra is survived by her two sons Aditya Chopra and Uday Chopra. ALSO READ: Aamir Khan talks about Yash Chopra and Aditya Chopra; says, “Was worried for Yashji and Adi when they told me that they were making the studio!”

Disney+ Hotstar recently announced its upcoming show Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo, a story that redefines everything you thought you knew about the saas-bahu relationship. A mother-in-law who is unapologetically hardcore, and daughters-in-law who are steadfast and formidable - these women are nothing but badass, powerful, and even ruthless by choice. The first glance of Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo has left a trail of chatter across! Homi Adajania shares his thoughts on smashing patriarchy and how he did not let action sequences or uncomfortable language define the badassery of the characters.

Elaborating further on this, Homi Adajania added, "The women in my show are beyond male suppression and the sexist nature of society at large. Their characters are fearless spartans. No one would dare to confront them on any turf. They are not shackled by the power play of any patriarchy and have understood the system and know how to manipulate it. The great part about this ensemble was that they have the exact same energy and zeal in them.”

Furthermore, talking about the action sequences in the series, “During a few action sequences in the show, Dimple Kapadia cracked her finger in the first take and yet continued to punch a door with her broken finger for four more takes. Radhika Madan flew off a 30-foot high structure and dangled in the air on her harness - she wasn’t fazed at all and just climbed back up and continued all guns blazing. Isha Talwar had squibs burst in her face, went to the hospital and returned to fight again. I realised then I had a bunch of unstoppable females and that I'm not over-shooting the gravity of the narrative."

Produced by Maddock Films, the series is directed by the uber-talented Homi Adajania and stars Dimple Kapadia, Radhika Madan, Angira Dhar and Isha Talwar in pivotal roles along with a talented cast, Ashish Verma, Varun Mitra, Udit Arora, Deepak Dobriyal and Monica Dogra amongst others. Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo releases on 5th May 2023 only on Disney+ Hotstar. ALSO READ: Angira Dhar reveals she was so ‘spellbound’ by Dimple Kapadia that she forgot her lines while shooting for Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo

Salman Khan is gearing up for the release of Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. On April 19, two days, prior to the film's release, the actor received a fresh death threat via email. Several news outlets have alleged that gangster Lawrence Bishnoi has threatened to kill Salman. Not only that, even Rakhi Sawant has been told to stay out of the matter.

This news comes a month after Rakhi Sawant has come out in support of Salman Khan and shared a video on social media. “Main Salman Khan bhai ki taraf se Bishnoi samaj se maafi mangti hu. Mere Bhai Salman par buri nazar mat rakho. (I offer apologies to Bishnoi society on behalf of Salman Khan, please don’t say bad about him). Me kehti hu Salman Khan ek nek insan hai.. gareebi ka data hai, ek legend hai.. Salman Bhai ke lie dua karo, vo logo ke lie ittna karte hai.. me chahti hu Salman Bhai ke dushmano ki aakhe fut jae.. unnki yaadash Shakti khatam hojae.. me Allah se dua karti hu ke koi mere Salman bhai ke lie bura na soche,” Rakhi had said.

Not too long ago, there were reports of how Lawrence Bishnoi threatened Salman Khan and told the superstar to apologize to his community after the actor was accused of killing a blackbuck during the shoot of Hum Saath Saath Hain. A staff member of the Sultan actor’s team had found a threatening letter asking Salman to have a talk with Canadian gangster Goldie Brar, in an email that was sent by a certain Rohit Garg.

In a report shared by ABP News, Bishnoi was quoted saying, “There is anger in our society for Salman Khan. He humiliated my society. A case was filed against him but he did not apologise. If he does not tender an apology, be ready to face the consequences. I will not depend on anyone else.” He went on to add that he has been harboring the feeling of hatred ever since childhood. Bishnoi continued, “Will break his ego sooner or later. He should come to our deity’s temple and apologise. If our society forgives, then I will not say anything.” ALSO READ: Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan blaze the screen in YRF's Pathaan x Tiger theme video, watch