Nora Fatehi is currently judging the reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10. She is known for her impeccable dancing skills. The actress has wooed audiences with her belly dance. While the actress has gained ample fame in India and abroad, she was asked to perform at an event in Dhaka. However, the Bangladesh government has refused and have cancelled the show.

According to the Bangladesh Government, they have cancelled the show and have decided against having Nora Fatehi attending the event in a bid to save dollars. In a statement issued by Bangladesh Ministry of Cultural Affairs, they have clarified their decision adding that Fatehi was not granted permission with the aim of maintaining the foreign exchange reserves, considering the current global situation. Coming to the event, the actress was not only expected to perform on stage but also give away awards as a Chief guest. The said event was expected to be organized by the Women Leadership Corporation.

Coming to Nora Fatehi, the Canadian-Moroccan actress-performer made her debut in 2014, followed by many music videos and dances that became her claim to fame. From the song ‘Kamariya’ to ‘Dilbar’ to ‘Saaki Saaki’, her songs gained immense prominence. She also played an interesting role in the film Street Dancer 3D featuring Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead. The actress was recently seen in the remix of the Sri Lankan chartbuster ‘Manike’ in the film Thank God, alongside Sidharth Malhotra.

Also Read: Throwback: When Sushmita Sen revealed her REAL reaction to Nora Fatehi’s ‘Dilbar’ remake

Janhvi Kapoor has made her affinity for Indian wear clear in the short time she has been in the business. Her go-to outfits are kurtas, salwar suits, and anarkalis, which are frequently worn with juttis and jhumkas. The performer appears to favour the anarkali and sarees from the collection because of their fit-and-flair silhouettes; she frequently dons them for dance classes, casual days in the city, and other occasions. Janhvi has recently regularly chosen versions of the six yard staple, effortlessly donning everything from breezy floral saris to classic silk dresses. When Janhvi attends events like bridal festivities, brightly coloured saris typically win her approval ranging from plain printed numbers to densely embroidered ones.

Actress Janhvi Kapoor is currently ecstatic as she is receiving a tonne of affection for her upcoming film Mili. On October 15 at an event in Mumbai, Mili’s trailer was unveiled. Mili, also starring Sunny  Kaushal and Manoj Pahwa, is a Hindi remake of the Malayalam film Helen which was released in 2019. Director Mathukutty Xavier, who helmed the original film, has directed this one too. Janhvi has started the Mili promotions in full swing with some of her greatest ethnic pieces, which we've picked up below. If you're going to revamp your wardrobe for Diwali, especially, you can take inspiration from Janhvi Kapoor's ethnic options, which range from fuss-free to statement-making.

When the trailer for her next film Mili was unveiled, Janhvi was spotted attending the event with her father, Boney Kapoor, who has backed the project. While we're on the topic, let's speak about her stunning outfit. You'll gasp in awe at the actress's red saree photos by Manish Malhotra, just like we did. The renowned designer's solid red chiffon saree was worn by Janhvi. She wore a matching blouse with the saree, which had floral applique work on the border. The blouse had a plunging neckline and was embellished with a similar pattern. Magnificently beautiful!

Janhvi wore bold rings and delicate diamond and ruby earrings as jewellery. She used a dewy base, neutral eye-shadow, thick coats of mascara, a touch of blush, and red lipstick for her makeup.

 

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Janhvi Kapoor, who sets the standard for fashion at every occasion, was spotted promoting Mili in a stunning floral ice blue kurta by Devnaagri. The Roohi actress, who enjoys giving classic outfits a modern twist, posted many pictures of herself wearing the ensemble on Instagram. She continues to develop into a great young actor, and her sense of style appears to be blooming and expanding along with it. She captioned her post “Portraits of a girl out of a freezer… and into your hearts?? ???????????????? #Mili”. Janhvi’s ice blue kurta set features our finest dori embroidery on its round neckline and sleeves. The kurta set comes with a slit and is paired with a beautifully embroidered straight palazzo. Her outfit is worth Rs. 25,500.

Styled by celebrity stylist Tanya Ghavri , Janvhi complemented the look with soft, lustrous waves, strong eye makeup, pinkish bronze eye-shadow, and gobs of rouge. She completed the outfit with bare lips, gorgeous silver earrings with a hint of pearl for contrast, and oxidised bangles that made her seem even more stunning.

 

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ACTRESS: Janhvi Kapoor

OUTFIT : Manish Malhotra & Devnaagri

STYLIST: Tanya Ghavri

HAIR: Priyanka S. Borkar

MAKE-UP : Riveria Lynn

Also Read: Janhvi Kapoor to Alia Bhatt: 5 times celebs defined their love to mirror cut dresses

Varun Dhawan's career got a boost after the success of JugJugg Jeeyo. Released on June 24 this year, it did a business of Rs. 85.03 crores and was a rare film of 2022 to do such kind of numbers. As a result, excitement is tremendous for the release of his next, Bhediya. The trailer date announcement video got a great response and whole industry and trade is looking forward to seeing the trailer.

Today, the poster of Bhediya was released and the menacing look of Varun heightened the hype even more. This first look also mentioned that Bhediya will release not just in 2D but also in 3D. This makes it the third Varun Dhawan film to have a 3D version in cinemas. His earlier two films were the dance flicks, ABCD - Any Body Can Dance - 2 (2015) and Street Dancer 3D (2020).

What's interesting is that Varun Dhawan is the only actor from the current generation to have as many as 3 3D films. Ranveer Singh comes close second, with two 3D films - Padmaavat (2018) and '83 (2021).

Directed by Amar Kaushik of Stree (2018) and Bala (2019) fame, Bhediya also stars Kriti Sanon along with Abhishek Banerjee. It is presented by Jio Studios and Dinesh Vijan and produced by Maddock Films.

An industry expert told Bollywood Hungama, "Bhediya is a creature comedy with a big screen appeal. Releasing it in 3D is a correct decision, as it will entice audiences to watch it in cinemas. It will have a solo release on November 25 and has a huge chance at the box office. The trailer will give a better idea about it."

Also Read: Varun Dhawan turns into a werewolf in first ensemble poster of Bhediya

Shah Rukh Khan makes time for his family even on the busiest of schedules. The actor returned to Mumbai from Chennai after wrapping a 30-day schedule for Atlee Kumar’s next directorial, Jawan. The long schedule required him to stay in Chennai. The actor straight away dived into the next schedule of Rajkumar Hirani's directorial Dunki. While he was busy with the night shoots and even early morning schedule on Sunday, he also took some time out from his busy schedule for AbRam Khan's Taekwondo competition.

For the same, his wife Gauri Khan, and his two kids Aryan Khan and Suhana Khan were also in attendance. The family was seen supporting their little one at the competition.

 

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At the same competition, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Karisma Kapoor were also present. They were in attendance to support Taimur Ali Khan who was seen in a competition against another kid. In several photos, Shah Rukh Khan was seen awarding Taimur a medal and even hugged and kissed him on his forehead.

 

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In a group photo, one can see Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Karisma Kapoor posed with the kids.

On the work front, Shah Rukh Khan is all set to make 2023 his year with three big releases, starting with the film Pathaan. It will be released in theatres on January 25, next year. The film stars Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. It is being directed by Siddharth Anand. Apart from that, he will be seen in Atlee's Jawan in June 2023. The film stars Vijay Sethupathi and Nayanthara. Deepika is expected to make a cameo. This will be followed by Rajkumar Hirani's Dunki in December 2023.

Meanwhile, Kareena Kapoor Khan was seen in London shooting for Hansal Mehta's next. With this film, the actress turns producer for the first time. The project will be co-produced by Ekta Kapoor and directed by Hansal Mehta. Ekta and Kareena Kapoor Khan previously teamed up on the comedy, Veere Di Wedding in 2018.

Kareena Kapoor Khan was last seen in Laal Singh Chaddha with Aamir Khan. The film released on August 11, 2022, and arrived on Netflix on October 6, 2022. She also has the adaptation of The Devotion of Suspect X with Vijay Varma and Jaideep Ahlawat. The film is directed by Sujoy Ghosh.

ALSO READ: Kareena Kapoor Khan calls Saif Ali Khan 'handsome man' as she celebrates 10th wedding anniversary, shares throwback photos

Popular Television actress Vaishali Takkar was found dead at her home in Indore on Sunday (October 17). While fans are still shocked by the news, the police investigation has started. In a note, the late actress has hinted that she was harassed by her neighbour.

As per a report by ANI, the investigation of her death has discovered a suicide note at her residence. “TV actress Vaishali Takkar committed suicide by hanging herself at her residence in Sai Bagh Colony, under Tejaji police station limits in Indore,” an official said on Sunday. The report further added that a suicide note was also recovered from the spot. 

The suicide note suggests that she was stressed and was being harassed by her neighbour, Businessman, Rahul Navlani. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Moti ur Rehman told, ”Rahul was Vaishali's neighbour and the suicide note indicates that he used to harass Vaishali, because of which she took such an extreme step. She was about to get married to another man and Rahul troubled her for that. The police are currently investigating the case,” to ANI.

ACP Rehman further added, “Rahul is currently not at his residence and has fled after locking his house. Police are currently locating Rahul, after that he will be questioned.” On the other hand, ACP asserted, “Her (TV actor Vaishali Takkar) e-gadgets will be probed. Her neighbour Rahul harassed her, because of whom she took this extreme step. Her diary will be probed because her neighbour Rahul Navlani harassed her. She was about to get married to another man, but he hindered that too. Rahul is absconding; search on to nab him," ACP said.

Giving details of the matter, Rahman said that the TV actress was a resident of Ujjain and she was living here under Tejaji police station limits. As per the statement of the police official, the incident occurred around 12:30 am on Sunday. In conclusion, the cop assured that an investigation into the matter is underway and action will be taken against the accused soon. 

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The Sridevi-starrer English Vinglish (2012) completed 10 years on October 5 this year. Gauri Shinde’s directorial debut boasted a beautiful tale, stupendous performances and touching scenes. While Sridevi was the highlight of the movie, the other actors also did very well, including Navika Kotia. She played the role of Sapna Godbole, the daughter of Shashi (Sridevi) and Satish (Adil Hussain). Interestingly, her real-life brother, Shivansh Kotia, essayed her reel-life brother, Sagar, in the film.

As English Vinglish completed 10 years, Navika Kotia, 22, exclusively spoke to Bollywood Hungama about her memories of the film and how it was to play the role of the ‘villain’! She was recently hospitalized for 10 days after being infected with meningitis. She, however, recovered in time to attend the English Vinglish’s 10-year celebrations.

You attended the anniversary celebrations. How was the experience and how was it to reunite with the English Vinglish team?
It was wonderful. They were all surprised to see Shivansh and me because we both have grown up so much! But it was nice to meet them and reminisce about the old memories.

What was your age during the shoot of the film and which class were you in?
When I shot for the film, I was 11 and I was in Class 6. When it was released, I was in class 7 while I was 12. And now, I am 22 (smiles).

How did you bag the role? At the event, we learnt that Shivansh was selected first and then you got a chance…
My brother Shivansh and I both were shooting for different shows at that time. I missed the audition as I was busy with my shoots. But one day, Shivansh packed up early. So, he gave the audition. He was shortlisted and he was called to meet the director. That day I was free and I tagged along. As soon as I entered the office, they asked me whether I act. When I nodded, they asked me to test as well. Luckily, they had not shortlisted anybody for the role of Sapna Godbole. I gave an audition and both of us were cast together. They also liked the fact that they could cast real-life siblings.

Which shows did you act in before English Vinglish?
I started acting when I was 7-8 years old. I did a lot of ads. As for shows, I was a part of Baa Bahoo Aur Baby, Kasamh Se, Saat Phere, etc. I was doing Maryada when I signed English Vinglish. Shivansh, meanwhile, was working in Mrs Tendulkar at that time, for Sab TV.

How many days did you shoot for the film?
We were in New York for 25 days. We shot the house scenes in Mumbai for around 15-20 days. And in Pune, we shot for around a week. So, I guess I shot for around 50 days. The New York schedule was a lot of fun as we were allowed to get one parent with us. So both our parents got a chance to accompany us! We 4 of us had a nice time in New York. It became a vacation and work trip.

Did you know that Sridevi was a big star?
I knew as my mom has always been a huge fan of Sridevi. My mom is a person who doesn’t fangirl over any actor or actress. But she always liked Salman Khan and Sridevi. Sridevi wasn’t working then. So for my mom to talk about her and continue to be her fan was a big deal for us. She remembered so many of her film songs, dialogues etc by heart. Hence, I definitely knew about her popularity. I doubt Shivansh did as he was too young! But it didn’t feel like we were working with a superstar as she was very humble, and very down to earth.

In most of the scenes, you had to shout at her. Did you feel apprehensive doing so since she was such a legendary actress?
It did not feel like that, that I am shouting at a big superstar. She made me feel comfortable and that helped. Moreover, I knew that it was a part of my job. I wanted to shout at Sridevi ma’am nicely so that she gets impressed by me for doing my job (laughs)! Hence, it wasn’t awkward. I was, however, a little hesitant to share the screen with her. But we had done workshops before. So the vibe on the set was very nice and the shoot went fine.

I saw the film again and realized that you were the villain in English Vinglish! You probably gave the most pain to Shashi…
(Laughs) Yeah, probably. I get that a lot. Till date, when people realize I played Sridevi’s daughter in English Vinglish, they tell me ‘I felt like slapping you’! I reply, ‘Thanks! Everybody says that to me’! I take it as a compliment because that is what I was supposed to do. I was supposed to trigger people in the film. But in the film, there are parts where I am very sweet to Shashi as well. I am hugging her. I realized that is how most teenage girls are with their parents. When they are angry, they lose it like never before. When they are in a good mood, they do love and respect their parents. It’s just that parents feel inferior at times. My character Sapna knows her mother’s weaknesses and points that out everytime to win an argument. When her mom is shouting at her for hanging out at a café in the name of studies, she immediately brings up the English literature point in the argument. She knew where to pick her. It seemed like she was rude to her but she was just being a normal brat. A lot of girls are like that.

I guess a lot of people felt like slapping you because they saw themselves in you. Aapne unko aaina dikhaya!
Yes, exactly. I remember Pradeep Sarkar told me that after his daughter watched English Vinglish, she said ‘Sorry’ to him and his wife! It made me feel that this film will help kids realize where they go wrong. So yes I guess maine unko aaina dikhaya (laughs)!

 

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Were you at the grand event of English Vinglish? What was the response like?
Yes, of course, I was there. I remember interacting with a lot of actors. I remember Shivansh did a dance and showed it to Vidya Balan. He danced to one of her songs. He was a kid and they all enjoyed his performance. A lot of great actors after the film got over came to us and appreciated our work. It was a huge moment. I remember Anil Kapoor and others praised us. So, I remember that day very well.

Did you meet Amitabh Bachchan? He had a cameo in English Vinglish…
We had the privilege of meeting him in Pune. The airport scene was shot there. We were shooting for the part where we drop Shashi at the airport while he shot for his cameo in the same location. Balki sir took us to his vanity van and introduced us to him. We were very nervous. I was never that nervous in my entire life. I froze when I met him. We got to click a picture with him. I still have it framed in my house! We congratulated him as Aaradhya was just born around that time. We spoke to him for 10-15 minutes. He was very sweet and welcoming.

Did you meet Khushi Kapoor and Janhvi Kapoor? What did they have to say about your role in English Vinglish?
At the tenth anniversary event, I asked Khushi if she was like my character. Khushi is also the same age as me and hence, I wanted to know whether she was like Sapna or not. She told me, ‘Your character pissed me off’! And on set, we had met as well and she was sweet to me.

And what about Janhvi Kapoor?
I didn’t have a one-on-one word with her (after the screening of the film). But we met on the sweet and she was also quite warm.

English Vinglish was a big break. Did you get a lot of offers from Bollywood?
No. I didn’t get film offers from Bollywood. I only got the we-want-to-slap-you feedback (laughs)! I did a few South Indian films though. I worked in Attarintiki Daredi (2013), starring Samantha and Pawan Kalyan. That happened because they liked my performance in English Vinglish. Hence, I was happy that I was getting exposure to another industry. What was great was that English Vinglish was released in multiple languages. In the Tamil version, Mr Ajith played the part that was essayed by Mr Amitabh Bachchan in Hindi.

Were you in touch with Sridevi after the release of the film?
Unfortunately, I didn’t have the chance to meet her again or have a word with her.

Now that she is no more, watching the film is a different experience. In one scene, she tells you, ‘School mein bol do na ki (main) marr gayi’. That scene hits differently now…
Yeah, it does. It was shocking. I have seen it 10 times already but as a kid. I had to watch it with my family members, during the premiere, before the release, during the dubbing etc. But when I was watching it again on the 10th anniversary, I didn’t get bored even for a single minute. Kausar Munir and Gauri ma’am sat next to me. I repeatedly remarked, ‘She’s so beautiful, she’s so beautiful. Her eyes are so mesmerizing’. As a kid, you don’t notice all of that. As a grown-up girl, I did. I was awestruck by her performance. At the same time, I felt really sad knowing she was no longer with us. It did hit hard.

 

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How did your family members react to your work in English Vinglish?
My mother, even today, is so proud of the fact that both her kids got to work with her favourite actress of all time and that we played her kids in the movie. So is my dad. I remember we had a trial screening of the film, before the premiere. I had taken my entire family, including my grandparents and close relatives. They also got the chance to meet Sridevi ma’am. They were on cloud nine. Even my friends and relatives are proud. Like they’ll tell people, ‘Have you seen English Vinglish? That girl who played the daughter is my friend’!

At present, you are working in the popular TV show ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’…
Yes. I am. But then I fell sick and had to be hospitalized. So, they have moved my track. Luckily, I didn’t have any pending scenes. They had just finished the competition track.

Is there anything else on your plate? Would you like to do films and web series?
I’d love to do everything as an actor, I want to explore and I don’t want to restrict myself to just one medium. In fact, I recently shot for a web series in Indore, titled Pranksters. It also stars Mihir Ahuja and Jay Thakkar. It’s a nice series about college kids who play some pranks and how they have to pay a heavy price for it. Other than that, I have just gotten out of my bed and have yet to get back to work (smiles).

 

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Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: “Rakesh Jhunjhunwala had the vision to back a film like English Vinglish at that point in time when many in the industry didn’t have the confidence to do so” – R Balki

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan returned to Mumbai with her son Jeh Ali Khan, this past weekend, right in time to celebrate her 10th wedding anniversary with Saif Ali Khan. The actress took to her official Instagram account to share throwback photos.

Sharing the photos, Kareena Kapoor Khan wrote, "Me and you ❤️ you and me ❤️ to eternity we go… Happy 10 Handsome Man."

 

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On Sunday, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan along with Karisma Kapoor were seen at the Taekwondo competition of Taimur Ali Khan. The photos also saw Taimur being given a medal by Shah Rukh Khan.

Meanwhile, Kareena Kapoor Khan was seen in London shooting for Hansal Mehta's next. With this film, the actress turns producer for the first time. The project will be co-produced by Ekta Kapoor and directed by Hansal Mehta. Ekta and Kareena Kapoor Khan previously teamed up on the comedy, Veeri Di Wedding in 2018.

Kareena Kapoor Khan was last seen in Laal Singh Chaddha with Aamir Khan. The film released on August 11, 2022, and arrived on Netflix on October 6, 2022. She also has the adaptation of The Devotion of Suspect X with Vijay Varma and Jaideep Ahlawat. The film is directed by Sujoy Ghosh.

Reports also state that Kareena Kapoor Khan has signed a project which will also star Tabu and Kriti Sanon. The makers are yet to confirm their movie.

On the other hand, Saif Ali Khan was most recently seen in Vikram Vedha with Hrithik Roshan. He will essay the role of Ravana in Adipurush. The film, helmed by Om Raut, will star Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Sunny Singh in pivotal roles. The teaser was unveiled on October 2, 2022, in Ayodhya in presence of fans. The Ramayana story comes in theatres on January 12, 2023.

ALSO READ: Kareena Kapoor Khan says, ‘Jeh Baba Kaam Pe Chalo’; mother and son give a ‘quick’ pose for photos

Bringing a great sartorial spin on Catalan modernism and art nouveau at Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI, Aisha Rao’s latest festive collection was aimed at recreating her version of the Trencadis form of folk art through her creations.  At the event that took place at the Jio World Convention Centre, the result was a line of ensembles which made an impressive impact on the ramp. Hyderabad-based Aisha Rao’s travels to Barcelona and the great works of Antoni Gaudi and his Catalan contemporaries as well as the Gothic beauty of churches and stylised work formed the mainstay of her collection’s inspirations.

The wide array of saris, dresses, lehengas, cholis and dupattas, reflected some complex geometry and Spanish expressionist visuals. The colour story had large doses of Spanish red and lapis lazuli blue rendered as motifs of nature, landscapes and sculptural forms. Upcycled fabrics were worked along with georgette dobby fabric that sparkled with gold and silver filament, ending in a brocade-like texturing. Prints were brought in for added excitement, and shimmered with badla work, while sequins encrusted the outfits for added drama.

Giving men some options to choose from, Aisha showcased a printed long-sleeved shirt, and a glittering tunic shirt with long-sleeves with tie-ups teamed with shimmering trousers. The traditional look was brought in with an ornate bundie over a brown kurta and narrow pants or a gleaning sherwani with fitted trousers.

Tara Sutaria looked the perfect showstopper when she ended the Aisha Rao show wearing an amazingly, embellished lehenga teamed with an off-shoulder long-sleeved choli. A demure touch was added with the short, black, tulle, veil edged with pretty, floral embroidery.

Presenting a line that moved effortlessly from dawn to dusk, Aisha Rao’s Spanish-inspired collection had nostalgic flavour with a celebratory touch that will appeal to fashion connoisseurs.

Renowned Couturier Aisha Rao said “With Trencadís, I bring architecture, art and literature from the Catalan culture with exuberant prints for the contemporary global mood of the generation. The collection is fun yet can double for key occasions. It’s the same line being eclectic yet opulent.”

On the work front, Tara Sutaria was last seen in Ek Villain Returns. The actress will next star in Apurva, set for 2023 release.

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ACTOR: Tara Sutaria

OUTFIT: Aisha Rao

 

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ALSO READ: Tara Sutaria steals the show in a contemporary bridal lehenga as walks for Kalki Fashion at Bombay Fashion week

BTS successfully hosted the World Expo 2030 Busan Korea concert called BTS “Yet To Come” in Busan. Through in-person concert, in-person live broadcast, online live stream and TV broadcast, the concert was viewed from 229 countries/regions. As ambassadors for World Expo 2030 Busan, Korea, BTS hosted the grand show to introduce Busan and Korean culture to a worldwide audience in an effort to boost interest in Busan’s bid for the World Expo 2030.

The in-person concert at Busan Asiad Main Stadium was attended by approximately 50,000 people. The estimated number of viewers at the in-person live broadcast in Busan Port reached about 10,000. While there were an estimated 2,000 people watching the Live Play in Haeundae, the area was further crowded as it was open to the public. The online live stream through Weverse generated approximately 49 million views alone. The TV broadcast on Korea’s JTBC reached an exceptionally high rating of 3.3%.

BTS opened the Busan concert with their slick track ‘Mic Drop’. The septet boasted their top-notch choreography with ‘Run BTS’ for the first time. For the unit performances, Jin, Jimin, V and Jung Kook performed ‘00:00 (Zero O'Clock)’ and ‘Butterfly’ while RM, SUGA and j-hope staged ‘UGH!’ and ‘BTS Cypher PT.3 : KILLER’, heightening the mood throughout the stadium. The septet continued the show with familiar hit songs such as ‘Dynamite’, ‘Butter’, ‘Burning Up (FIRE)’, ‘IDOL’, and ‘Spring Day’. BTS performed 19 songs in total, all arranged for a live band. The setlist comprised songs that best represent the band and anyone—beyond ARMY—can easily sing along.

The concert was filled with symbolic elements that represent Busan and Korean culture. For instance, BTS performed ‘Ma City’ showcasing graphic images of Busan’s beautiful landmarks and scenery. ‘IDOL’ stage caught the eyes of the global audience with Korean traditional visuals and performances such as Bukcheong saja noreum (a Korean traditional game that involves dancing with lion masks).

BTS said, “We hope our concert tonight will help promote Busan and support the city’s bid to host World Expo 2030 in Busan.” They added later, “As the title ‘BTS ‘Yet To Come’ in BUSAN’ suggests, we have no doubt that tonight was the best moment for everyone here and the seven of us. With our hopes to spend another brightest moment together again, we present to you our last song of the night.” BTS closed the show with “Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment),” suggesting a brighter future for all.

The concert provided a rich experience to many citizens of Busan and visitors through its various activations, further highlighting Busan’s unique charms. ‘2022 BTS EXHIBITION : Proof’ in both Seoul (September 28~) and Busan (October 5), featuring interactive content, garnered approximately 20,000 visitors by October 15 and more than two-thirds of the visitors at the Busan site were foreigners. The pop-up stores for the official concert merchandise in Seoul and Busan attracted 16,000 visitors, of which 10,000 visited the Busan site. The ‘Yet To Come’ themed package also attracted a great number of people, in which two-thirds of the total reservations were made by foreigners. Not to mention, the pre-gathering event was packed with hundreds of people celebrating and enjoying the excitement before the concert. With people wishing to continue their enthusiasm of the concert through various BTS themed multimedia shows, nearly 4,000 tickets for BTS ‘Yet To Come’ in Busan The City – After Party were sold out.

Social media also proved the heat with more than 9.3 million keyword hashtag counts related to the concert and the city on Twitter, and keywords related to World Expo 2030 Busan recorded more than 200,000 counts. Proving the festive atmosphere throughout Busan and the excitement towards World Expo 2030 Busan, the number of references saw 45 times bigger than that of last year.

In the hope of hosting the World Expo 2030 in Busan, the city celebrated the Busan show on a grand scale with a drone show at Gwangalli Beach. Moreover, major landmarks such as Busan Metropolitan City Hall, Gwangan Bridge, etc. will continue to be lit up in purple, reenacting ‘BORAHAE BUSAN’ through October 17.

The host country of World Expo 2030 will be elected by BIE (Bureau International des Expositions) Member States. If Busan succeeds in its bid, World Expo 2030 Busan, Korea will be held in Busan North Port Area from May 1 through October 31, 2030, under the theme, “Transforming Our World, Navigating toward a Better Future.”

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We all know how Sushmita immortalised Dilbar song on screen more than a decade ago. In 2018, the John Abraham starrer Satyameva Jayate makers revamped the track where Nora Fatehi tried to fill into Sushmita Sen’s shoes. While Nora’s version got rave reviews from viewers, Sushmita also gave her a pat on the back and honestly confessed in a Bollywood Hungama interview, that “she was brilliant with it.”

Back in 2020, the actress had said, “I am so happy that she didn’t try to match anything. She was Nora Fatehi and she was brilliant with it. You see in a lot of remixes, and there's a lot of coming back of older songs that are done not so nicely. I am very proud of the way they did it. I thought that she brought her element of her roots and her form of dancing, belly dancing, her kind of presence to it.”

She continued, “Look, Dilbar is an outstanding song. And we would want it for the newer generations to listen to and celebrate and dance to and sing along. So, if that means every generation brings in another version of it and does it as well as they did it, with Nora Fatehi, I’m all game. I think it’s fantastic. We’re not possessive about this.”

After tremendous success of Disney+ Hotsar web series Aarya, Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen is now gearing up for another web series with an unconventional role. Recently, it was announced that the evergreen actress has signed another web series Taali – for OTT platform Voot Select – where she is set to play transgender activist Gauri Sawant. Speaking of Taali, the biopic is created by Arjun Singgh Baran & Kartk D Nishandar, directed by National award-winning director Ravi Jadhav, and produced by Arjun Singgh Baran, Kartk D Nishandar & Afeefa Nadiadwala. The six-episode drama will showcase several aspects of Sawant’s life, the challenges, the journey and her relationship with her daughter Gayatri.

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The year 2023 will see several star kids make their way into the film industry. One of them is producer Boney Kapoor and the late actress Sridevi's daughter Khushi Kapoor who will foray into the films with Zoya Akhtar's The Archies. The musical will introduce six new faces. The Kapoors are excited about Khushi's new journey.

Speaking to News18, Boney Kapoor recently said, "When the teaser came out which Zoya refers to as a ‘sizzler’, all three of us (Jahnvi Kapoor, Khushi and him) again sat down and we enjoyed watching it. There was nothing to criticise as it was amazing and we discussed the good points as those were the only things I could see. The same happens when I see Janhvi’s films."

Back in May 2022, Netflix and Tiger Baby announced the cast of their upcoming project, The Archies. Set in the 1960s, this musical drama is being directed by Zoya Akhtar and headlined by a fresh ensemble. The film will feature Mihir Ahuja, Dot, Khushi Kapoor, Suhana Khan, Yuvraj Menda, Agastya Nanda and Vedang Raina in key roles. The 7 young actors will play the beloved characters from the hugely popular Archie Comics.

The music will be by Ankur Tiwari and the Islanders. The film will have the iconic gang of The Archies at the center of it and will match the youthful energy, hope and excitement of the sixties era. The film will give a musical experience bursting with youth, rebellion, friendships, first loves and everything young adult, it still promises to have something for every generation.

The Archies is reportedly set for 2023 release on Netflix.

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Filmmaker Karan Johar only recently concluded the latest season of his chat show Koffee With Karan on the OTT streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar.

Interestingly, while signing off, the director-producer revealed that he will return next year with yet another season. In an exclusive conversation with Bollywood Hungama, the famous talk-show host shared the name of one actress, he thinks, would be a great host for a talk show.

In the fun rapid-fire round, when asked who out of Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, Jahnvi Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan would be a good talk-show host, he said, “Sara Ali Khan. She would be a great talk-show host.” In the candid segment, he also mentioned the three top priorities currently, in Karan Johar’s life. “My children, my mom, my company,” he answered.

On the professional front, Karan Johar’s next directorial is Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. The film stars Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi and is slated for 2023 release. The filmmaker is also planning to direct an action entertainer with hopes to kick off the shoot in April 2023.

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Hema Malini turns 74 today, on October 16, and the world joins in the celebration. Shatrughan Sinha remembers his Dream Girl very fondly. “I think the first time I worked with her was in Babu Ki Galiyan and Bhai Ho ToAisa where I played the villain. Then we were co-stars in Dost and Phansi Ki Baad. We are not just co-stars. We have been friends for over forty years. Hema Malini is the epitome of beauty and elegance.”

Shatruji is not just close to Hema but also Dharmendra. “Hema (Malini) is also a dear friend. Both Hema and Dharmendra have been my friends for years. It is rare for a friendship to survive so long in this industry where loyalties change every Friday," said Shatrughan Sinha.

Shatruji names Hema and Dharmendra as his favourite co-stars. "All three of us have worked together in Dulal Guha's excellent film Dost which I think was released in 1974. This is one of my favourite films. I think my wife Poonam has also w orked in a film with Dharmendra. Do you know we would have done Sholay together. But God and Ramesh Sippy had other plans," laughs Sharuji’

Shatruji concludes, “I wish her many, many more happy healthy wholesome birthdays. Hema Malini is the nation’s Dream Girl. And may she remain the same forever. In today’s day and age of instant success Hema is a legend beyond the definitions of superstardom.”

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