Karva Chauth was celebrated yesterday, and unlike the previous two years, there are no masks in sight. Married women around the nation often observe the event to honour the longevity of their counterparts. Karwa Chauth is, in fact, a festival that is lavishly observed by those who work in the Bollywood business. Celebrities from the television and film industries post heartfelt messages on social media to wish everyone a happy karva chauth. Additionally, the unique clothing they wear serves as an example for women throughout. Celebrities can be seen wearing traditional Karva Chauth attire and embracing the bridal favourite colour scheme of red or a related shade.

Varun Dhawan compliments wife Natasha Dalal in vibrant ethnic outfit for Karva Chauth celebrations

Varun Dhawan is well-known for his suave dancing and acting abilities, but he also has a personal life and a love story with Natasha Dalal that are almost as exciting. One such pair that celebrated the occasion of Karwa Chauth in grand style was Varun and his wife Natasha Dalal. The couple attended the celebrations at Sunita Kapoor’s home along with other celebs including Shilpa Shetty, Raveena Tandon, and Maheep Kapoor. Varun and Natasha dressed in their finest traditional attire for the big festival. Varun and Natasha dressed in their finest traditional attire for the big festival. While his fashion designer wife shone in a neo-traditional pink outfit, the Judwaa 2 actor looked charming in an elaborate red kurta combination.

Varun Dhawan compliments wife Natasha Dalal in vibrant ethnic outfit for Karva Chauth celebrations

Natasha adopted a traditional appearance for Karwa Chauth 2022, tempered by a hint of modern allure. She dressed into a bright pink bralette outfit consisting of top, flared palazzos, and a shrug in the form of a bandhani jacket. She wore a long shrug that was lovely and had a striking golden scalloped design. The diva kept her styling simple and allowed the vibrant colour of her clothing speaks for itself. She only wore a pair of earrings, and to finish off her outfit, she added a little sparkly bindi and barely any makeup. Varun adopted a festive mood as well, donning a kurta with embellishments. He selected a crimson outfit with glittering striped accents. He donned the colourful outfit with a pair of Kolhapuri chappals and white straight-leg trousers.

Meanwhile, Varun's upcoming films for 2022 include Amar Kaushik's Bhediya alongside Kriti Sanon. He also has Bawaal alongside Janhvi Kapoor in her kitty.

 

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Also Read: Karva Chauth: From Varun Dhawan-Natasha Dalal to Shilpa Shetty-Raj Kundra and Mouni Roy-Suraj Nambiar, Bollywood celebrates the festival with excitement



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Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri caught the attention of many since her debut with Rockstar. Her innocent and bubbly character in the Ranbir Kapoor starrer left a positive impression on the audience. Though she was a part of some of the big projects of Bollywood, she shifted back to the US. 

Nargis Fakhri recalls being too “authentic and honest”; says, “You have to put on a game face”

However, the Housefull 3 actress is now all set to make her comeback in the film industry. While her fans are eagerly waiting for the announcement or any update about her comeback, she recently revealed that she was too authentic and honest during the early days of her career. 

In an interview with Masala, Fakri said, “I didn’t know how to manoeuvre in a new culture. I was told that because I was so authentic and honest in my feelings it wasn’t a good thing. You have to interact with people even if you’re not comfortable with them.”

Adding further on the same, the Main Tera Hero actress asserted, “You have to put on a game face, which I couldn’t. I was said to be immature.” She also mentioned that she now understands that people have “three faces – a business face, a creative face and the personal face.” The Bollywood diva also said that she believes being sensitive is a superpower.

As her conversation moved ahead, the Madras Cafe actress revealed that due to working for eight years continuously, she had no time to be with her family and she felt unwell. She recalled, “Consequently, I developed health issues. Was I depressed? I guess you can use the word. I was unhappy in my situation and was questioning myself as to why I was still there. I took two years off to get healthy. I did Vipassana meditation in the US.”

Talking about her professional front, the 42-year-old actress has not shared any details of her comeback. However, she attended the IIFA awards in Dubai, which was held recently. 

Also Read: Cannes 2022: Nargis Fakhri is a vision to behold as she walks the red carpet in an embellished pink gown



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The festival of Karva Chauth is celebrated by Hindu women for their husbands. Karva Chauth is a widely celebrated occasion in India, especially in the north and holds a special significance in the lives of married Hindu women. For a happy married life and the longevity of their husbands, women observe a strict fast and do not break it until the rising of the moon in the late evening. While for the past two years, the celebrations in Bollywood have been low-key, this year, the stars were seen out and about enjoying the day with their better halves. From Varun Dhawan-Natasha Dalal to Mouni Roy-Suraj Nambiar, Shilpa Shetty-Raj Kundra to Raveena Tandon-Anil Thadani, here’s a look at everyone who celebrated the festival on Thursday night.

Karva Chauth: From Varun Dhawan-Natasha Dalal to Shilpa Shetty-Raj Kundra and Mouni Roy-Suraj Nambiar, Bollywood celebrates the festival with excitement

Several celebrities like Govinda, Dia Mirza, R Madhavan and more took to their respective social media accounts on Thursday in order to share glimpses of the celebrations.

VARUN DHAWAN-NATASHA DALAL

 

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SHILPA SHETTY-RAJ KUNDRA

R MADHAVAN-SARITA BIRJEE

 

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MOUNI ROY-SURAJ NAMBIAR

 

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NEHA KAKKAR-ROHANPREET SINGH

AYUSHMANN KHURRANA-TAHIRA KASHYAP

 

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ALSO READ: INSIDE PICS: Shilpa Shetty, Raveena Tandon, Maheep Kapoor, Neelam celebrate Karva Chauth at Anil Kapoor-Sunita Kapoor’s residence



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Back in 2020, Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor had signed a three-film franchise based on the shape-shifting Nagin. The actress was all set to step into the fantasy genre which was previously revolutionized by several popular actresses including Sridevi. But, there’s been no development on the project. Reports stated that the project was put on hold. However, producer Nikhil Dwivedi states that the film is very much on the cards and has not been delayed.

Shraddha Kapoor starrer Nagin not delayed, confirms producer Nikhil Dwivedi

Earlier, reports claimed that the film was being mounted on a massive budget and would be VFX-heavy. It was supposed to roll this summer but apparently, the film was put on the back burner. Given the current market, the makers decided to wait it out before taking it on the floors. As per a report in Mid-Day, “Nagin is a VFX-heavy film that was to be made on a massive budget. Given the current dry spell in the market, the makers want to hold the project, and revisit it later.”

Previously, an elated Shraddha had said, “It's an absolute delight for me to play a Nagin on screen. I have grown up watching, admiring, and idolising Sridevi ma'am's Nagina and Nigahen and always wanted to play a similar role rooted in Indian traditional folklore. It's like playing an iconic character, which has always been so fascinating for the audience.”

Nagin will be essentially a love story and will be designed as a trilogy. The film is being directed by Vishal Furia and produced by Nikhil Dwivedi under the banner of Saffron Broadcast & Media Ltd.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Shraddha Kapoor was last seen in Baaghi 3 with Tiger Shroff in 2020 March. Helmed by Ahmed Khan, it marked her second film with Tiger after Baaghi. The actress will next star in the untitled next of Luv Ranjan. It stars Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role. The film is scheduled for March 2023 release.

ALSO READ: Shraddha Kapoor on the brands she co-owns: “I need to connect with them”



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Apart from his projects, actor Hrithik Roshan has made headlines for his love affair with actress Saba Azad. Recently, the couple posed together for paps while attending the wedding of Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal. Though Saba often drops posts and stories expressing her affection towards Hrithik, the latter seemed to keep his personal life away from the sight of his fans. However, Saba has finally made a debut on Hrithik’s social media. 

Saba Azad makes her debut on beau Hrithik Roshan’s Instagram with a throwback pic from their London vacation 

On Wednesday, the Krissh actor took to his verified Instagram handle and treated his fans with a photo featuring him with his lady love Saba Azad. Interestingly, the throwback shot was from their trip to London during the summer earlier this year. In the selfie clicked by Hrithik, Saba was seen sitting on a bench looking away from the camera. 

While Saba can be seen keeping her legs on the bench and holding them, Hrithik posed with a smile. Instagramming the image, he wrote, “Girl on a bench,” along with a red-heart emoticon. He then added, “Summer 2022. London. / The Van Gogh immersive experience.” The post has managed to catch the attention of his Insta fam. 

So far, it has managed to garner over 1.3M likes. Meanwhile, his fans flooded the comments section with red hearts and fire emoticons. In fact, many called them “best couple”. On the other hand, Azad also reacted to the post, as she wrote, “Van Gogh on a lazy summer afternoon / best day with the best egg”. 

 

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For the unversed, the Super 30 actor sparked dating rumours with Saba earlier this year after they were spotted making their way out of a date night. Reports making rounds on the internet stated that Hrithik had been keeping his relationship with Saba under wraps for months. 

Talking about their professional front, Saba is a part of the popular electronic band Madboy/Mink. Meanwhile, Hrithik was last seen in Vikram Vedha. The film also featured Saif Ali Khan and Radhika Apte. 

Also Read: Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad make their relationship official as they walk hand in hand at the airport



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Ayushmann Khurrana is currently gearing up for his next release Doctor G. Like his previous acclaimed outings, the Anubhuti Kashyap directorial features a unique story, which is off the beaten track. In exclusive conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Ayushmann revealed how he managed to land such unique and quirky roles.

“I think it started with Vicky Donor. Back at that time, films with such storylines were not written. But I think the success of my first film and then Dum Laga Ke Haisha, these two, I think, they gave the impetus to the scriptwriters to think out of the box and come out with subjects which were quirky and little taboo and different. So, I started getting those scripts.”

He continued, “There was a time in between where I was not getting right scripts and I was like ‘I’m not getting films,’ because Vicky Donor was such a benchmark. Then suddenly there were series of these kinds of scripts and I was getting very interesting subjects, and Doctor G is one of them.”

The 38-year-old actor is gearing up for his next release Doctor G, a medical drama, in which he will be seen essaying the role of a gynecologist. The ensemble star cast of the film also includes Rakul Preet Singh and Shefali Shah.

Also Read: Doctor G gets ‘A’ certificate from CBFC; emerges as the first film of Ayushmann Khurrana to get an adult rating

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Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif celebrated her first Karva Chauth with Vicky Kaushal following their wedding in December, last year. The actress took to her official Instagram account to share photos with Vicky. She dropped pictures with her in-laws as well.

Katrina Kaif looks radiant as she celebrates first Karva Chauth with Vicky Kaushal, see photos

The first photo showed Katrina and Vicky posting on the balcony of their residence. The second one showed them posing with Vicky’s parents.

Katrina Kaif looks radiant as she celebrates first Karva Chauth with Vicky Kaushal, see photos

The couple posed together in the third one whereas Katrina was performing the rituals in the last photo. She wore a bright red saree with embellished borderwork. “Pehla (first) Karva Chauth,” she wrote in her Instagram post.

 

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Priyanka Chopra commented on her post saying, “Congratulations so beautiful ????,” whereas Zoya Akhtar wrote, “Happy 1st Karvachauth.”

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal tied the knot last year in December in an intimate wedding in Rajasthan. They dated privately for a couple of years before getting married. In a recent interview with Pinkvilla, Katrina said, "Marriage is a big change in anyone’s life. You’re now sharing your life with a person, and you are living together. It’s been really beautiful, really wonderful. Of course, he has been away a lot on shoots, as have I.”

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The actress added, “That’s always the thing with any two actors who are in this profession where there’s constant travel. You do get less time together. But he is just a very very wonderful person, and I think it’s nice to have a person like that in my life.”

On the work front, Katrina Kaif will next star in Sriram Raghavan’s Merry Christmas with Vijay Sethupathi. Her next release in theatres is PhoneBhoot with Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ishaan Khatter. She also has Tiger 3 with Salman Khan slated for April 2023 release. The actress has also signed Farhan Akhtar’s next Jee Le Zaraa with Alia Bhatt and Priyanka Chopra.

Meanwhile, Vicky Kaushal will next star in Meghna Gulzar’s Sam Bahadur with Sanya Malhotra and Fatima Sana Shaikh. He also has Laxman Utekar’s next with Sara Ali Khan and YRF’s next with Manushi Chhillar.

ALSO READ: Katrina Kaif reveals she and Vicky Kaushal get less time together after marriage due to work; admits, ‘Marriage is a big change’



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Not Jackie Shroff but megastar Amitabh Bachchan was the first choice for 1993’s King Uncle. Yes, you read it right. Original Aashiqui girl Anu Aggarwal recently revealed that Amitabh was to play the lead opposite. 

Amitabh Bachchan was the first choice for King Uncle reveals Aashiqui girl Anu Aggarwal; calls it “a different kind of male lead role”

Anu made the revelation in an interview with Mid-Day. The former actress said, “When I was approached to star in the movie King Uncle, he was to play the lead opposite me. I was certainly looking forward to working with the legend like him, but, I believe whatever happens is a part of the universal scheme.”

She further added, “So, it is to be accepted without any regret. Anyhow, Jackie Shroff was brilliant too in his portrayal of it. Let’s face it, it was a different kind of male lead role than the existing normal type then.”

Apart from this, the Janam Kundli actress mentioned, “I am happy to share the birthdate number 11 with Amitabh Bachchan. Even though our months differ— he is 11 October and my original birth date is 11 January! ‘Silsila’ is my all-time favourite classic. Amitabh has always been gracious whenever he spotted me at a party; with affection of almost motherly love— he and my mother are of the same age.”

As the conversation moved ahead, the Thiruda Thiruda actress also spoke about her comeback as she said, “I am considering acting afresh. The buzz has gone around. There have been a fresh lot of pictures with a professional fashion touch, glamour and with spirituality as the theme, for which I had sat for hours and did the prep for.”

The 53-year-old actress elaborated, “As an actor, I look to keep sharpening my acting-saw, as they would say, acting with Amitabh Bachchan could be a step in that direction. It might be an opportunity for filmmakers to give out a film of unexpected value. Even though he is the father of the industry in certain ways, we have some commonalities. We both made it single-handedly in Bollywood.”

Also Read: Amitabh Bachchan’s 80th birthday EXCLUSIVE: “I have been his silent admirer. He has many qualities to learn from. He’s very punctual. He attends all ceremonies. He replies to every message. I am trying to follow in his footsteps” – Rakesh Roshan



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Tahira Kashyap Khurrana is a writer and has exuded grace in every situation that life had to offer. In an initiative aimed towards community building called ‘The Circle of Happiness’, organised by the real estate firm Rustomjee, Tahira Kashyap Khurrana shared the stage with eminent American psychiatrist Dr. Robert Waldinger, who is the director of the longest study on happiness conducted by Harvard, and India's first paraplegic DJ, Varun Khullar on 'Finding Happiness through Hardship & Struggle' in Mumbai.

Tahira Kashyap Khurrana talks about the importance of mental health: 'We cannot brush the problem under the carpet'

Tahira says, "It is an absolute delight to share a stage with Dr. Waldinger and Varun. I did have breast cancer. But I cannot say that my problem is bigger than someone who's having a financial problem or a relationship problem. Problems aren't bigger or smaller, it all depends upon one's life state. If a person's life state is strong, they can brave any situation. I also practice Nichiren-Buddhism where the significance of each life is given a lot of prominence. Of course, we cannot brush the problem under the carpet but we can deal with it in a positive manner with a change of perspective."

India's first paraplegic DJ, Varun Khullar, further added, "When I met with an accident, I used to question, 'Why me?' But once I accepted everything, things changed." Dr. Robert Waldinger further added, "We wrongly consider aging as a process of decline but as we grow older, we get better at doing things."

It is breast cancer awareness month and Tahira Kashyap Khurrana has always championed awareness regarding early detection and continues to emancipate women all around the world to speak up, share and own their journeys.

On the work front, Tahira Kashyap Khurrana has also recently completed directing her first feature film Sharmajee Ki Beti.

ALSO READ: “Dream exclusively for yourself”- Tahira Kashyap Khurrana shares her pearls of wisdom



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It’s the battle between Khans! Fans can be excited that before Diwali they will get to witness the first glimpses of the upcoming movies Pathaan and Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ka Jaan starring Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, respectively. While the latter arrives in theatres on December 30, the former will be SRK’s first in five years in theatres releasing on January 25, 2023. The excitement is through the roof. Now, if the reports are anything to go by, the first teaser will arrive on October 23.

Teasers of Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan and Salman Khan’s Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ka Jaan to premiere on October 23

On the 25th of every month since the June of this year, Yash Raj Films has been dropping glimpses of Pathaan in terms of first look motion posters, SRK’s chiselled physique and more. Now, as per Mid-Day, the makers are readying a mini-teaser of sorts for it to drop on October 23 to keep up the anticipation amongst fans about Pathaan. Meanwhile, Salman Khan is also working on getting the teaser and motion poster of Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ka Jaan out on the same day. Interestingly, it is the same day as India faces off Pakistan at the ICC T20 World Cup. Another interesting factor is Salman Khan has a cameo in Pathaan whereas SRK will be seen in Tiger 3 in a special appearance.

Yash Raj Films has closely guarded every single element of their tent pole Pathaan, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. SRK and Deepika is one of the biggest all-time on-screen pairings, given their blockbusters Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express, and Happy New Year. The Siddharth Anand directorial is slated for January 25, 2023 release, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu!

Meanwhile, Salman Khan starrer Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan also stars Pooja Hegde. The film helmed by Farhad Samji, will star an ensemble cast including Venkatesh Daggubati, a cameo by Ram Charan, Jassie Gill, Shehnaaz Gill, Siddharth Nigam, Palak Tiwari, Raghav Juyal among others.

ALSO READ: Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara to shoot last schedule of Atlee Kumar’s Jawan in Rajasthan



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Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) is remembered today for many reasons, be it the super-hit song ‘Hare Ram Hare Krishna’, humour or the unforgettable and thrilling climax. The performances of many actors were memorable from Akshay Kumar to Rajpal Yadav to Vidya Balan. But there’s one more actor who left a huge mark – Jimit Trivedi. His scenes with Akshay Kumar were a highlight and we are not surprised when he told us that even today, people address him as ‘Goti’ as Kumar calls him in the movie.

15 Years Of Bhool Bhulaiyaa EXCLUSIVE: Jimit Trivedi says he’s still called ‘Goti’ by fans; reveals he was offered Millimeter's role in 3 Idiots and Rajpal Yadav’s role in Waqt

As Bhool Bhulaiyaa completed 15 years on October 12, Bollywood Hungama exclusively spoke to Jimit Trivedi about the film, working with Akshay Kumar and a lot more.

Did you know that Bhool Bhulaiyaa has completed 15 years?
No. Thank you for reminding me. I am not active on social media for a long time. That’s why I had no idea. Otherwise, I would have known after seeing people tagging me in the anniversary posts.

How did you bag the role?
It’s a long story. I was doing a play called Ba E Mari Boundary. It served as the turning point in my career and was a huge hit. A very close friend of mine, Naushil Mehta, who’s also a writer, called to tell me that we have to do a play for the Prithvi Theatre Festival. The name of the play was ‘Hu Tane Gamu Chu?’. Prithvi Theatre is an actor’s playground. It always gives you creative satisfaction and so, I readily agreed. I was in Rajkot and we adjusted the dates. It was a Wednesday and the show was scheduled to be held on Sunday. I had just 1 ½ days to prepare. It had just two characters and was about their journey from the ages of 10 to 70. We were given to freedom to experiment. So we went all out and decided to essay as many as seven characters. We also incorporated the 2006 Mumbai train blasts track. When it was staged at Prithvi Theatre, viewers loved it. On the second day, I learnt that Neeraj Vora is the play’s producer. Until then, I was unaware! I was so consumed by the creative satisfaction I was getting that I didn’t even bother to enquire who was producing the play, how much will I be paid, etc (laughs).

Nausheel Mehta introduced me to Neeraj Vora. A month later, he called me to inform me that there was a role for me in a Priyadarshan film. He asked me whether I’ll be interested to do it. For me, it was a very big thing as working in Hindi films was a dream. I was like, ‘Neki aur pooch pooch’! I instantly gave my nod. So it’s all thanks to Neeraj Vora that I got an entry into Bollywood. If not for him, I don’t know how I would have managed to enter the industry.

Neeraj Vora told the makers, ‘Yeh waala role yehi ladka karega’. Neeraj Vora then narrated to me the story and explained to me my characters and my scenes with Akshay Kumar. He assured me that I’ll enjoy it. And he was so right. Film kab shuru hui aur kab khatam hui, mujhe pata bhi nahin chala. The rest is history. People still remember me as ‘Goti’ (smiles)!

For how many days did you shoot for Bhool Bhulaiyaa?
I shot for 40 days.

How was it to work with Akshay Kumar?
It was superb. I was amazed to see that he was so professional and grounded. He’s quite the pro at understanding the technicalities of filmmaking. For me, it was a new world. I had seen film stars on the big screen. Seeing them in front of me was a surreal experience.

I won’t say I was conscious or nervous but I was very alert. And the shoot happened in a very disciplined manner thanks to Priyadarshan sir. The shooting used to begin and end dot on time as per the plan.

And Akshay sir made me very comfortable. Even today, when we meet, he greets me very warmly. I remember he had come to see my play with Paresh Rawal sir called Kishan v/s Kanhaiya. I played Lord Krishna in this play and Akshay sir played the same role in OMG Oh My God (2012). He met me and joked with me. He told me, ‘Main tera role karne waala hoon’. I also meet him on the sets of OMG Oh My God. He was so chilled out. He must be meeting so many people. Yet, he remembers me and whenever he sees me, he’ll call me and talk to me. Otherwise, after so many years, several stars might pretend to not recognize you. He’s not like that at all. Hence, I have the deepest respect for him.

You feature in the song ‘Allah Hafiz’ along with Akshay Kumar. You both are seeing dancing on the bus and in the boat. Was there any memorable experience or accident that occurred while shooting this song?
No. Frankly, I had no idea that there was going to be a song featuring me in the film! I assumed the shoot is over. But one day, the production team informed me to report for the song shoot. Again, I had zero idea about how a song is filmed. That also proved to be a new experience for me. And as you said, we shot atop the bus and in the boat. It was a fun experience. Anyway, Akshay Kumar was doing most of the dancing. I was just following him!

You were not present in the film’s climax. Were any of your scenes cut at the editing table?
No, nothing was cut. But maybe, the makers had more scenes featuring me which were not shot. So what happened was that Akshay Kumar had completed the promotions of Heyy Babyy in London and had flown down to Jaipur. This was a time when I was doing a daily soap as well as a play. In the morning, I completed the shoot of the serial and later, also did two performances of the play. The next day, I flew to Jaipur for Bhool Bhulaiyaa’s shoot. By the time I returned, I was dead due to exhaustion. I had to be taken in a wheelchair as I was diagnosed with mumps. I had no energy at all. For a week, I was completely bedridden. I was constantly in touch with Priyadarshan sir and his assistants. Realizing that flying back to Jaipur is not possible for me, they created sets in Mumbai. So, the scenes where I jump into the water, the 'Goti' scene and even the sequence where Akshay and I pee together were all shot in Mumbai. Maybe, if the shooting had happened in Jaipur, they might have added a few more scenes of mine.

15 Years Of Bhool Bhulaiyaa EXCLUSIVE: Jimit Trivedi says he’s still called ‘Goti’ by fans; reveals he was offered Millimeter's role in 3 Idiots and Rajpal Yadav’s role in Waqt

Did you visit cinema halls to check the audience's reaction?
Yes, I did. From my family, I was the first one to come on the big screen! So all of us had gone together to watch the movie. We were a group of 50! I remember I was watching the film and also paying attention to the reactions of my family members and that of the audience in the hall. I was constantly interacting with my group and my mind was diverted. I was thinking if I am looking fine in the film. Kyunki pehli baar maine apne aap ko screen pe dekha tha! A lot of such thoughts were going through my mind. Due to these reasons, I couldn’t see the film properly. And it’s been 15 years and till date, I have not watched the film in one go, from start to finish.

But I got a lot of love and it continues even today. A lot of memes of my scenes are going around on social media. Someday, I’ll sit down and watch the film.

Did you get more offers from Bollywood?
I was offered a role in 3 Idiots (2009). I got a call from Rajkumar Hirani. It was the role of the boy who irons clothes in the hostel.

That was the character named Millimeter…
I don’t remember the name of the character. But I was offered that part. Then, before Bhool Bhulaiyaa, I was called for Rajpal Yadav’s role in Vipul Shah’s Waqt – The Race Against Time (2005). However, due to various reasons, I couldn’t do these films. Nevertheless, the filmmakers started calling me for work as they had noticed me. And that was bound to happen as it was a big film, starring Akshay sir. People also enjoyed it a lot. At that time, I didn’t know about PR as I was new.

After the release of Bhool Bhulaiyaa, did people on the streets started addressing you as ‘Goti’?
It still happens! Wherever I go, I am called ‘Goti’. People know me as ‘Goti’ (and not by my real name).

And do you mind?
Not really. Initially, it was a bit awkward obviously to be addressed as ‘Goti’ by people. And some admirers tend to cross the line too. But being actors, we can’t react to it. Or else, it can result in negative publicity. I guess I had to pay the price for being famous. I paid the price and am still getting the returns (smiles). I later came to terms with it as I realized ki log pyaar se ‘Goti’ bula rahe hai.

What are your upcoming projects?
My next Gujarati film will go on floors soon. Apart from that, I have finished working on a Hindi web series. It’ll be out next year.

You started your acting journey by working in plays. Would you like to get back on the stage?
In 2019, I had done a comeback play after 8 years, called Aane Bhi Do Yaaro. Iccha toh bahut hai. But it’s tough to accommodate a play, along with my other projects. Hopefully, I’ll do one soon in near future.



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Megastar Amitabh Bachchan celebrated his 80th birthday on October 11. The celebrations for the actor's big day happened across the nation. From celebrities to colleagues from the film industry, fans took to social media to wish him on Tuesday. He then later took to social media to pen a thank you note.

Amitabh Bachchan pens a note to thank fans for 80th birthday wishes: “Humbled and overwhelmed by all the love”

Taking to his official Tumblr Blog, Amitabh Bachchan began his note by writing, "Birthday greetings .. and the prayers for happiness ever .. thank you for sharing this day with me .. and for being with me all these years .. am humbled and overwhelmed by all the love and affection .. love you all , my Extended Family ...," and added heart emojis.

He added, "And another 365 .. and another begins .. as do many other begin .. beginnings are required .. they provide ends .. and ends need love and grace and care to be accomplished .."

He concluded by saying,, "It is impossible for me to even attempt what your love and affection means to me .. so I fold my hands and pray for all in the spirit of generous gratitude .. My love as ever .."

Amitabh Bachchan celebrated his day with his family. The actor was seen spending time with Abhishek Bachchan, Shweta Bachchan Nanda, Navya Naveli Nanda. On the very same night, Amitabh Bachchan stepped out of his residence Jalsa to greet the fans who were waiting to catch a glimpse of the megastar. It was reported earlier that due to the demise of politician-friend Mulayam Singh Yadav, the actor had opted for a small celebration for his birthday.

On the work front, Amitabh Bachchan was most recently seen in Brahmastra with Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Nagarjuna, and Mouni Roy. The actor has an array of line-up. He will next star in Sooraj Barjatya’s Unnchai with Boman Irani and Anupam Kher among several other actors.  He has also signed Nag Ashwin’s next with Prabhas and Deepika Padukone which is being shot in Hyderabad and The Intern remake with Deepika Padukone.

ALSO READ: Vikram Vedha star Saif Ali Khan opens up on the bond he shares with Amitabh Bachchan; says, “I could write reams about him”



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R Balki is  an unabashed Amitabh Bachchan fan. The filmmaker now says he is more than willing to make the Bachchan biopic.

Balki willing to make a biopic on Amitabh Bachchan, but has one condition

“But who will play the role of Bachchan? There is not a single actor in this country who would dare to step  into those shoes. I would love to make the biopic. But there is no one I can get to play Amitabh Bachchan,” said  Balki.

Not even AB Junior?  “Abhishek? Is he crazy to do  something so foolhardy? Of course Abhishek would never  play his father on screen. He knows it’s impossible for  anyone to play the Mega Bachchan, not even his own son. Just like Tiger Shroff would never play his dad Jackie. Or Raima Sen playing Suchitra Sen…won’t work!”

Balki is currently working with Abhishek Bachchan in Ghoomer. And yes, that too will have the Sr. Bachchan in a role. His condition thereby can be implied that noone but Bachchan Sr. himself can step into that role.

“I cannot make a film that doesn’t have Mr Bachchan in it,” declared Balki.

Is Sr. Bachchan his lucky mascot? “Calling him my lucky mascot would be very pedestrian. Mr. Bachchan is much more than that. I don’t have the words to describe his place in  the history of Indian cinema.”

Also Read: Amitabh Bachchan pens a note to thank fans for 80th birthday wishes: “Humbled and overwhelmed by all the love”



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Considering that Pathaan is the comeback vehicle of Shah Rukh Khan, the anticipation around the film is humongous. Fans of the superstar are excited to hear each and every update on the news and this time around the music composers Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani have an interesting scoop regarding the music of the Deepika Padukone, John Abraham starrer. Fueling up the curiousity even further, Shekhar has promised that they are going to ‘blow up’ with the music.

Pathaan: Shekhar Ravjiani shares an update on the music of Shah Rukh Khan starrer; says, “it’s gonna blow up”

On a surprising note, Shekhar Ravjiani took to social media to talk about the music of the YRF film Pathaan. Speaking about the music, the composer-singer shared a photo of him working intensely, sporting a hoodie, and the background and the console in the photo hints that it was taken in a studio. Speaking about the music of the film, he captioned the picture saying, “Back to the musicverse of #pathaan and the electrifying power of @iamsrk It’s definitely gonna blow up! ???? It’s positively going to get you off the floor! Need I say more? ?? #vishalandsheykhar @VishalDadlani @kumaarofficial #siddharthanand @yrf .” Many fans took to the platform to share their excitement and some of them even dropped the ‘Can’t Wait’ comments on the post.


Talking about Pathaan, the film is touted as an action entertainer and is expected to be a part of the YRF spy universe. YRF has also adopted a new promotional strategy where they give fans a sneak peek into the film by sharing glimpses of it on every 25th of the month. Featuring Shah Rukh Khan in the role of a spy, the film will also have Salman Khan reprising his role as Tiger along with Deepika Padukone and John Abraham playing key roles. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film is expected to release on January 23, 2023.

Also ReadShah Rukh Khan claims his team made him feel shy during shirtless photoshoot for Pathaan



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Parineeti Chopra is doing her first out-and-out action film, she plays an agent on an extremely risky mission to save India in Code Name: Tiranga. She opens up about the experience she had while shooting in the middle of the 2nd wave during the pandemic.

Parineeti Chopra on shooting Code Name: Tiranga during COVID-19: 'We left for Turkey 3 days before India went into lockdown during the second wave'

Parineeti says, “We shot Code Name Tiranga during one of the most unpredictable times mankind has ever seen, we left for Turkey 3 days before India went into lockdown during the 2nd wave of COVID-19. As blessed as I was to get to do what I love doing most which are acting, every single day was very difficult as we had many challenges to deal with.”

Parineeti elaborates on the hardships that the team faced in Turkey, “There were days when we didn’t know whether we will be able to shoot the next day or not, and one day of shoot getting cancelled meant restructuring the entire schedule. The feeling was that the entire crew was isolated on an island.”

She adds, “What happened because of this is that all of us became like one big family away from home, who were dealing with so many obstacles day in and day out. The director and the producer of the film stood rock solid and they decided to take up every challenge that came their way. I wouldn’t have chosen anyone else other than the team of Code Name Tiranga to go through those difficult times together, and we are stronger for it.”

Parineeti Chopra has been paired opposite actor-singer Harrdy Sandhu and the film is directed by Ribhu Dasgupta, Code Name: Tiranga will release in theatres on October 14.

ALSO READ: BREAKING: Uunchai’s trailer launch to be held on October 18 in the presence of the cast; Amitabh Bachchan to join through video call



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Netflix announced the launch date of its upcoming whodunit dark comedy, Monica, O My Darling which is all set to premiere on 11th November 2022. Alike the intriguing and entertaining teaser, the quirky character poster features Rajkummar in his new character look where he is seen trapped in a claw.

Monica, O My Darling starring Rajkummar Rao, Huma Qureshi, Radhika Apte to release on Netflix on November 11, 2022

Monica, O My Darling is a neo-noir that is an ode to movies about the perfect plan that led to mayhem in the lives of the people involved. Discover lust, blackmail, betrayal, blood, mystery, and some robots crushing human skulls as you join your favourite actors on a dark and devilish roller coaster in this whodunnit crime drama where survival is the key.

Director Vasan Bala earlier shared, “Monica, O My Darling has been a dream project for me and we cannot wait to entertain everyone with this twisted crime comedy brimming with mystery and drama. Joining forces with Matchbox Shots and Netflix along with our brilliant ensemble cast to bring to life this unique story has been an absolute pleasure.”

Matchbox Shots producers Sarita Patil and Dikssha J. Routray said “We are super excited to partner with Netflix on this superb neo-noir Monica, O My Darling, directed by Vasan Bala to audiences globally in over 190 countries. With an exciting story, an exceptional cast and the hardwork from the entire team, we simply couldn't ask for more on this project!”

Directed by Vasan Bala, and produced by Matchbox Shots, Monica, O My Darling will star an incredible ensemble cast including Rajkummar Rao, Huma S Qureshi, Radhika Apte, Sikandar Kher, Bagavathi Perumal, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, Sukant Goel and Zayn Marie.

Meanwhile, Rajkummar Rao will also be seen in interesting projects across genres including Guns and Gulaabs, Mr & Mrs Mahi and Bheed.

ALSO READ: Rajkummar Rao gives a badass vibe in Guns & Gulaabs teaser



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Megastar Amitabh Bachchan celebrated his 80th birthday on October 11. The celebration was nationwide with wishes pouring in from all corners – from celebrities, colleagues from the film industry, and fans from all across. As his birthday called for celebrations, his daughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda took to social media to share photos from their family gathering.

Amitabh Bachchan celebrates his 80th birthday with intimate family gathering; poses with Abhishek Bachchan and Shweta Bachchan Nanda

Taking to Instagram, Shweta was seen twinning with her father Amitabh. The father-daughter duo donned printed kurtas and posed at his Mumbai residence. In another picture, Abhishek was all smiles as he wore a yellow kurta. Sharing the photo, Shweta wrote, “Twinning & Winning - perfect end to an incredible day."

 

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On the very same night, Amitabh Bachchan stepped out of his residence Jalsa to greet the fans who were waiting to catch a glimpse of the megastar. In the viral video, he was seen waving at the fans and greeting them with folded hands. They also sang Happy Birthday to the actor. It was reported earlier that due to the demise of politician-friend Mulayam Singh Yadav, the actor had opted for a small celebration for his birthday.

On the work front, Amitabh Bachchan was most recently seen in Brahmastra with Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Nagarjuna, and Mouni Roy. The actor has an array of line-up. He will next star in Sooraj Barjatya’s Unnchai with Boman Irani and Anupam Kher among several other actors.  He has also signed Nag Ashwin’s next with Prabhas and Deepika Padukone which is being shot in Hyderabad and The Intern remake with Deepika Padukone.

ALSO READ: Shah Rukh Khan wishes Amitabh Bachchan on his 80th birthday; calls him ‘great superstar, father and superhuman’



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There is good news for all fans of rapper-singer Badshah! Recently, when he appeared in one of the episodes of Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives, Badshah confessed that he is “single”. However, the singer is no more a bachelor.

Rapper Badshah finds love in THIS Punjabi actress; Report

Recently, Pinkvilla reported that gives a major update on Badshah’s relationship status. If the report is something to go by, then the talented rapper is dating the Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi from Chandigarh. Quoting a source in the report, the publication stated, “It's been a year that rapper is seeing a Punjabi actress.”

Revealing further details, the source added, “Badshah met Isha Rikhi at a party of their common friend. The lovebirds instantly hit it off. At a party, they figured out that they have familiar taste in films and music, so they vibed together. The couple wants to take things slowly as of now. But as a matter of fact, Badshah and Isha have already told about their relationship to their respective families. And everyone is happy about it.”

However, it is worth mentioning that the ‘Kala Chashma’ singer has not confirmed or denied the report yet.

For the unversed, Badshah married Jasmine in 2012. The former couple welcomed their daughter Jessemy Grace Masih Singh in 2017. However, their marriage hit a rough patch in 2019. While Jasmine and Jessemy shifted to London, Badshah continued to shuffle between Chandigarh, Delhi and Mumbai.

Coming to the professional front of the 36-year-old rapper is currently a part of Hustle 2.0. He is donning the hat of the judge in the show. The reality show gives a platform to talented rappers to win a chance to shine and build a career.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: ‘Manike Mage Hithe’ fame Yohani reveals she ‘didn’t know how to make melodies’ in the initial days of career



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