Every one of us has an own sense of style, and fashion is a crucial part of our lives. While some people have a natural flair for fashion, others occasionally need some direction. We are grateful to Indian influencers for enhancing everyone understands of fashion and sense of style. Influencers are able to incorporate these elements into their outfits with ease since they have a thorough awareness of colour theory, body shapes, cultures, and trends. These diverse fashionistas cater to all different types of preferences and also let you know what has recently become popular for the festive season.

KUSHA KAPILA

The internet is obsessed with Kusha Kapila. Kusha is very well-known on social media for her work as a creator of hilarious content as well as as a fashion influencer. In addition to her humorous videos, she is a style icon. Everyone can achieve their ideal look thanks to Kusha Kapila. Kusha chose a three-piece outfit by Charmee and Palak for Diwali. She wore a bustier with the same embroidery underneath, a jacket with a quarter sleeves, and a dupion silk skirt with tiny florals in various colours and mirror details at the edging as her ensemble. Kusha Kapila accessorised the look with a cocktail ring, bare, glossy makeup, and hair in a bun.

 

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AHSAAS CHANNA

Ahsaas Channa's face is known to one and all. The 22-year-old actress gained fame for her outstanding performances in a number of well-liked web series and short films. Not only that, but with her social media posts, upbeat demeanour, and Gen Z fashion preferences, Ahsaas has transformed herself into a likeable girl next door. Ahsaas decided to celebrate Diwali in monochrome look. The actress chose a monochromatic kurta set from the Mulmul brand. Her elegant kurta outfit had black lace that contrasted with the fabric and beautiful vertical embroidery all over. Her gorgeous dupatta, which is similar to her kurta, gave her joyful last touches. The dupatta's thread tassels offer whimsy and flair.

 

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RUHEE DOSANI

There is no way you won't follow Ruhee on Instagram because of the originality of her posts. She dances with her friends in the videos, and everything about her is so amusing, including the songs she chooses and the way she moves. Ruhee always charms the crowd with her trademark smile, braid, and hat, but for this Diwali she chose a pink kurta set and accessorised it with Punjabi juttis, a cocktail ring, and left her hair loose in waves.

 

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PRAJAKTA KOLI

One of the most watched YouTubers in the nation is Prajakta Koli. We adore her for her flair and dance as well as her comical content. She is a queen at practically rocking anything. Prajakta Koli appeared to be dressed in a purple saree that was embellished with golden sequins. The actress was spotted taking pictures with Rohit Saraf, her co-star in Mismatched. In addition, she was sporting a purple saree and white stud earrings. She looked lovely in her basic but elegant purple saree and was made to look attractive by the jewellery. Her tied hair and bare face further accentuated her appearance.

 

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SHEHNAAZ GILL

Shehnaaz Gill made a stunning entrance at this event wearing a lehenga with a pale yellow floral design. The actress started off with her stunning blouse, picking a deep neckline piece with extended puffy sleeves and a golden border. She posed for the photographers wearing her blouse with a matching skirt that had huge floral designs and appeared nothing less than a fashion icon. However, her magnificent accessories, which wonderfully accentuated the beauty of her clothing, stole the show in addition to her stunning appearance. Shehnaaz selected a thick choker tied to a long necklace that is embellished with gorgeous bright stones in consideration of the festive season. She also wore colourful rings that enhance the appearance of her ethnic attire. The actress chose smoky eyes and high definition makeup, and she wore her hair in a messy bun.

 

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In this day and age of a digital world, where everyone is talking about and posting content about their highs and achievements in life, it’s still rare for people to share their lows or the challenges they are facing. On Saturday, Telugu actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu took to social media to reveal that she was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition Myositis and is still recovering.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared a photo from th hospital and wrote, "Your response to the Yashodha Trailer was overwhelming. It is this love and connection that I share with all of you, that gives me the strength to deal with the seemingly unending challenges that life throws at me. A few months back I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called Myositis. I was hoping to share this after it had gone into remission. But it is taking a little longer than I hoped. I am slowly realising that we don’t always need to put up a strong front. Accepting this vulnerability is something that I am still struggling with. The doctors are confident that I will make a complete recovery very soon. I have had good days and bad days…. physically and emotionally…. and even when it feels like I can’t handle one more day of this, somehow that moment passes. I guess it can only mean that I am one more day closer to recovery.

I love you.. THIS TOO SHALL PASS."

Upon hearing the news, several celebrities wished her speedy recovery. "Get well soon Sam. Sending you all the strength," wrote Jr NTR on Twitter, who has shared the screen space with Samantha in films  including Brindavanam and Jantha Garage.

Dulquer Salmaan, who teams up with Samantha in the upcoming Malayalam action thriller King Of Kotha, also said,  "More power to you Sam! LIke you said, This too shall pass."

Shriya Saran commented on her Manam co-star's Instagram post, "Love and light to you, you are amazing always."

Akkineni Akhil, actor and brother or Samantha's ex-husband Naga Chaitanya wrote, "All the love and strength to you dear Sam."

Kajal Aggarwal commented, "Speedy recoveries Sam… You’re going to bounce back much stronger!"

Sevaral Bollywood celebrities including Janhvi Kapoor, Kiara Advani, Sanya Malhotra among others left red heart emojis on her post.

On the work front, Samantha Ruth Prabhu will star in her upcoming multilingual film, Yashoda. Directed by Hari and Harish, the film is produced by Sivalenka Krishna Prasad under the banner of Sridevi Movies and is set to release on November 11, 2022.

Also Read: Samantha Ruth Prabhu recovering after being diagnosed with an autoimmune condition Myositis

Though actress-model Divya Agarwal lifted the trophy of Bigg Boss OTT, contestant Uorfi Javed managed to make a name for herself. Uorfi, her bold outfits, and strong personality have always managed to keep her in the headlines. From petals to razors, she has used numerous objects to make a creative outfit. However, sometimes slaying in them becomes uncomfortable for Javed, and she admitted it in a conversation with Bollywood Hungama.

When we asked Javed if she ever felt uncomfortable in her outfit, the model said, “sometimes” without any hesitation to admit it. Explaining her take further, she added, “Aise jhuth toh nahi bolungi, lekin kabhi kabhi (I won’t lie. I do get uncomfortable sometimes). But I am very comfortable in my body. I have no shame, to be very honest.”

As she continued, she mentioned, “Mujhe itni koi sharam nahi aati kisi cheez se. Agar kabhi kuch wardrobe malfunction bhi ho gaya toh mujey gha**a farak nahi padta. Tumney sabne toh dekh hi hua hai. Aisa kuch naya to dikh nahi jaega (I don’t feel shy. Even if I experience some wardrobe malfunction, I will not be bothered. You all have seen it, there is nothing new).”

Interestingly, we also asked her to describe actor Ranveer Singh’s fashion sense in one word. In response to this, she said, “I think I am female Ranveer Singh and he is male Uorfi Javed.”

Coming to her professional front, the 25-year-old actor-model was recently seen in a music video, titled ‘Haye Haye Yeh Majboori’.

Also Read: Urfi Javed admitted to hospital for undisclosed reason – “I kept ignoring my health”

Having spun magic on the box office with his last film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Kartik Aaryan seems to be in a ‘transformative’ mood. For his ready-for-release eerie film Freddy directed by Shashanka Ghosh, Kartik had to gain considerable weight to give a ‘weighty’ performance as a dentist on a rampage.

A well-informed source reveals, “Freddy is Kartik Aaryan’s most challenging role to date. He plays a dark eerie twisted character which will shock audiences.” Kartik’s character is apparently as grey as Shah Rukh’s Baazigar and Darr.

Since Kartik had to play a character older than his actual age, Kartik insisted on bulking himself up.

“The director suggested prosthetics. But Kartik wanted no artificiality in his acting ambit on this occasion. Freddy is as raw and real as it can get. And Kartik wanted the character to look as determinedly authentic as possible,” says the source.

Was it tough for Kartik to put on the kilos? “Not at all. He only had to tuck into his mother’s cooking for a few weeks to bulk up,” says the source.

Also Read: Kartik Aaryan unveils his stunning look in the upcoming movie Freddy

For the first time, Ishaan Khatter, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Katrina Kaif are coming together for a horror comedy called Phone Bhoot. Needless to say, they are all playing some unique and unconventional roles. During an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, the actors were seen confessing about how and when they were exposed to horror movies as a genre, during which Ishaan had an interesting confession to make.

In the Rapid Fire session with Bollywood Hungama, the candid Ishaan Khatter revealed about how he was exposed to these films as a child. When Ishaan Khatter was asked about which film scared him as a child, the actor mentioned, “The Exorcist”. While a surprised Katrina Kaif interrupted asking about how he was exposed to such a movie as a kid, Siddhant Chaturvedi confessed that he hasn’t watched the movie to date. Khatter continued, “Child as in, I was about 10 or 11 years old.” Ishaan we on to add, “I saw Being Cyrus when I was like 12 or 13 years old.” His answer pleasantly surprised the rest of the cast.

The Exorcist, which was released in 1973, is considered to be one of the most iconic and scary films in the horror genre, starring Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, and Lee J. Cobb among others and it is directed by William Friedkin.

Coming to Phone Bhoot, the film also stars Jackie Shroff in a pivotal role and is directed by Gurmmeet Singh. The recently released trailer indicated that Ishaan and Siddhant play the role of ghostbusters, who with the help of the ghost Katrina Kaif, help souls achieve salvation and peace. The film, produced under the banner Excel Entertainment of Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, will release on November 4, 2022.

Also Read: ‘Fringini’ Katrina Kaif gets a massage from PhoneBhoot co-stars Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ishaan Khatter; shares a hilarious BTS video, watch

It seems like Phone Bhoot team is not leaving any chance to keep the audience engaged with its quirkiness and fun. While the makers keep on coming up with creative ideas to bring the audience close to the experience of this upcoming comedy of horrors, the cast is also making their presence at different places to bring the fun of the film to the audience and now they have reached on the sets of Bigg Boss season 16.

Keeping up their constant spree of promotion, the cast of Phone Bhoot the world's most beautiful ghost, Ragini aka Katrina Kaif, the two clueless ghostbusters Gullu aka Ishaan, and Major aka Siddhant Chaturvedi recently made their appearance on Bigg Boss 16. As the cast went on the show, they were seen having fun with the host, superstar Salman Khan.

While on the stage the host, Salman Khan, and Katrina Kaif was seen grooving together on 'Tip Tip Barsa Paani' song while on the other hand Ishaan and Siddhant shook their legs with Salman on the song 'Kaali Teri Gutt' from their film. the cast also played fun horror games with Salman Khan on the stage. This has certainly hyped the audience's excitement to witness the crazy horrible and hilarious adventure of this trio in the theatres.

In the new promo, Katrina asks Salman if he was to become a ghost, who would he like to spy on? The Tiger 3 actor was quick to respond saying "Vicky Kaushal" who is an actor and Katrina Kaif's husband. The two stars got married in December 2021. When asked why, Salman said, "Loving hai, caring hai, ya daring hai. Uske baare mein baat karta hoon toh aap blushing hai (He is loving, caring or daring. When I talk about him, you blush)."

Directed by Gurmmeet Singh and written by Ravi Shankaran and Jasvinder Singh Bath, Phone Bhoot is produced by Excel Entertainment, headed by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar. The film is all set to be released on 4th November 2022.

ALSO READ: Bigg Boss 16: Tiger 3 stars Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif reunite; groove to the beats of ‘Tip Tip Barsa Paani’

The Bhediya mania has begun! Jio Studios and Dinesh Vijan’s creature comedy has been the talk of the town ever since its thrilling trailer, and now, the makers released the first song 'Thumkeshwari' on Friday.

While interacting with the media, Varun Dhawan said that his aim in life was to do 'paisa-vasool' films. “My only aim in life, after I became an actor, is that the public should enjoy it. I don’t want to give ‘gyan’, I just want the audience to enjoy it and that they feel my work is ‘paisa vasool’. This film is total paisa vasool and Amar has done top-class VFX, he’s put in a lot of effort in this one. We will not disappoint you, you’ll be proud of us, and we’ll bring the public back to the theatres with this one,” he said.

Speaking about the single-screen audience and the mass appeal, the actor added, “I was dying for this. We spent two in the lockdown, at home. My film Coolie No. 1 released during that time. I remember how I was praying that we could release it in Gaiety Galaxy, but we couldn’t. I was craving to hear this (fans’ roaring reaction). This theatre plays a significant role in my life. This is where I learnt how to whistle and have fun while watching a film. Thank you for this kind of reception.”

 

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Set in the mesmerising forests of Arunachal, the Varun Dhawan-Kriti Sanon starrer tells the story of Bhaskar, a man who gets bitten by a mythical wolf, and begins to transform into the creature himself. As Bhaskar and his ragtag buddies try to find answers, a bunch of twists, turns and laughs ensue.

Bhediya marks Varun and Dinesh Vijan's reunion after Badlapur. It is also Amar Kaushik’s third directorial venture with Jio Studios and Maddock Films following the success of Stree and Bala.

Jio Studios & Dinesh Vijan present, Bhediya. A Maddock Films production, directed by Amar Kaushik, produced by Dinesh Vijan and starring Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Deepak Dobriyal and Abhishek Banerjee among others, is releasing in cinemas in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil in 2D and 3D on November 25, 2022.

ALSO READ: Bhediya: Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon showcase sizzling romance in ‘Thumkeshwari’; Shraddha Kapoor reprises Stree role in cameo, watch video

Bigg Boss OTT fame Uorfi Javed often makes headlines for wearing bold clothes in public. From tender petals of flowers to sharp edges of razors; there is hardly any object which has not been a part of Uorfi’s outfit. Being widely recognised as a celebrity, netizens often compare her dressing style with Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh. And, when Bollywood Hungama asked her to describe the actor’s style in one word, she gave us an interesting answer.

Though she did not summarise Ranveer Singh’s fashion sense in one word, Javed asserted, “I think I am female Ranveer Singh and he is male Uorfi Javed.” Not only this, we also asked Javed, if she ever felt uncomfortable in any of her outfits. In her honest response, the social media star did not hesitate to say, “sometimes”.

She further added, “Aise jhuth toh nahi bolungi, lekin kabhi kabhi (I won’t lie. I do get uncomfortable sometimes). But I am very comfortable in my body. I have no shame, to be very honest.” As she continued, she added, Mujey itni koi sharam nahi aati kisi cheex se. Agar kabhi kuch wardrobe malfunction bhi ho gaya toh mujey ghant** farak nahi padta (I don’t feel shy. Even if I experience some wardrobe malfunction, I will not be bothered).”

Apart from being a contestant in Bigg Boss OTT, Uorfi has been a part of various TV shows, including Uorfi Bade Bhaiyya Ki Dulhania, Meri Durga, Bepannaah and Puncch Beat Season 2. She was recently seen in the music video titled ‘Haye Haye Yeh Majboori’.

Also Read: Urfi Javed admitted to hospital for undisclosed reason – “I kept ignoring my health”

A few weeks back popular TV personality Shilpa Shinde was evicted from the dance-reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 10. It seems even after her eviction, she is following the show, and her latest video posts on her Instagram are proof of it. However, in the videos, she is not praising the show, but slamming the judges' panel - which includes Karan Johar, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Nora Fatehi.

The former Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai actress shared two videos, in which she can be seen talking about JDJ10 contestants Rubina Dilaik and Nia Sharma, and the comments of judges on their recent performances. A furious Shilpa wrote, “It’s my humble request to all the judges of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa,” in the caption of her video.

In the video, Shinde briefly talked about television actress Nia Sharma’s performance where the judges pointed out faults. Taking a jibe at Karan Johar, Shilpa asked if the producer was going to offer Nia a Dharma Productions film, according to how she performed that day.

She continued to slam the judges and asked them what they wanted to see in a mere 3-minute dancing act. She further added whether Karan was going to hand the contestants an Oscar or National Award for their performance. While speaking her mind on the matter, she emphasises how the celebrity contestants go the extra mile to give a flawless act.

 

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In the video, Shilpa lauded the efforts of the participants as she mentioned that the performers put all their heart and soul into the 3-minute act. Although Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is supposed to be an entertainment show, it is being treated no less than a competition, stated the actress. While talking about contestant Rubika Dilaik’s dance video, Shilpa highlighted that the former could have met with an accident while performing the dangerous dance feat.

 

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Concluding her video, she urged fans to watch the dance reality show for entertainment purposes. In the end, with joined hands, Shilpa asked the judges' panel to respect the performers and refrain from pointing out unnecessary mistakes.

Also Read: Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10: Rubina Dilaik suffers neck and shoulder injuries; shares pic on Instagram

South Korean superstar Song Joong Ki is gearing up for his comeback after last year’s super hit series Vincenzo. The actor is also gearing up for his anticipated upcoming series Reborn Rich, which was earlier titled The Conglomerate. The series, which is set in the 1980’s turbulent era of South Korea, has unveiled second and third teasers which give a glimpse of reincarnation.

In the second teaser, Song Joong Ki plays the role of the rich family’s secretary Yoon Hyun Woo who dies “after being framed for embezzlement by the Sunyang Group family that he had remained loyal to.” He is reborn as the family’s youngest son Jin Do Joon and decided to take revenge after taking over the company. He is playing billiards opposite Lee Sung Min who essays the role of his father and the head of Sunyang Group, Jin Yang Chul. After spending his growing years in poverty, he works up his way to become the top businessman in the financial world and has become competitive and harsh with greed for money.

In the show, Shin Hyun Been will be seen in the role of anti-corruption investigation prosecutor Seo Min Young who hails from a prestigious legal family. She has a nickname “Sunyang Group’s grim reaper,” and will “approach the boundaries of legality if it is for the sake of serving justice.” Yoon Je Moon will play the role of Jin Yang Chul’s oldest son Jin Young Ki; Kim Jung Nam will take on the part of Son Jung Rae, Jin Young Ki’s wife. Jo Han Chul will essay the role of Jin Yang Chul’s second eldest son Jin Dong Ki. Seo Jae Hee will be playing Jin Dong Ki’s wife Yoo Ji Na who.

Kim Young Jae is confirmed to play Song Joong Ki’s character Jin Do Joon’s father and Jin Yang Chul’s third son Jin Yoon Ki. Jung Hye Young will be playing former top celebrity and Jin Do Joon’s mother Lee Hae In. Kim Hyun will take on the role of Yang Chul’s wife Lee Pil Ok.

Kim Shin Rok is also cast in the series as Jin Yang Chul’s daughter Jin Hwa Young; Kim Do Hyun will play Jin Hwa Young’s husband Choi Chang Je; Park Hyuk Kwon will play Jin Do Joon’s partner Oh Se Hyun whereas Kim Nam Hee will essay the role of Sunyang Group’s heir Jin Sung Joon. Park Ji Hyun will take on the role of Mo Hyun Min. Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany will also be part of the series and play the role of Rachel, Oh Se Hyun’s right hand.

The drama is written by Kim Tae Hee, who previously worked on the K-dramas, Designated Survivor: 60 Days and Sungkyunkwan Scandal, and writer Jang Eun Jae. The upcoming series is directed by Jung Dae Yoon.

The series is based on the hit novel “Reborn Rich”. The series will premiere on November 19, 2022, and will air until January 8, 2023, taking the Friday, Saturday and Sunday primetime slots on the JTBC network.

ALSO READ: Reborn Rich: Lee Sung Min and Song Joong Ki feature as father-son in main poster of upcoming K-drama; see photo

In December 2020 maverick filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker announced that he would be making a film on the success of the popular FMCG chain brand Lijjat Papads. Presented under the banner of Ashutosh Gowariker Productions; the film, titled Karram Kurram was to be directed by Glenn Baretto and Ankush Mohla who have assisted Ashutosh in the past. In fact, the makers had also roped in Kiara Advani to feature in the project. Well, now we hear that the actress has decided to opt-out of the project.

Says a source close to the project to Bollywood Hungama, “Initially Kiara had signed on to feature in Karram Kurram. However, now she has decided to bow out of the same. Apparently, Kiara feels that the film isn’t commercial enough and she does not think that it will be a perfect fit for her as well.” Ask the source if the makers of the film will be announcing a new female lead for the venture and he adds, “So far the announcement of Kiara backing out has not been made official, but they will definitely announce a new lead once locked.”

As for the film, Karram Kurram narrates the story of a woman who started a women's cooperative organization to bring together six other housewives to earn for their households. Today, the mahila griha udyog organization has sustained the households of thousands of women for over six decades. As for Kiara Advani, the actress who was last seen in JugJugg Jeeyo will next feature in Govinda Naam Mera, followed by the Telugu film RC15, and the Kartik Aaryan starrer Satyaprem Ki Katha.

Also Read: Kiara Advani’s blue velvet lehenga by Sureena Chowdhri will amp up your festive wardrobe

Fighter starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone is set to go on floors soon. This marks the actor's second collaboration with filmmaker Siddharth Anand after 2019's blockbuster, War. The film will have India's first aerial sequences as the project is around the story of the Indian Air Force. While Siddharth Anand is penning the script, he is joined by ex-Army officer Ramon Chibb. He will bring his army experience as he takes on the role of screenplay writer, and will share the story-writing credits with Anand. The film was slated to release on September 30, 2023. Now, it has been postponed to 2024 Republic Day. Celebrating India's 75th Republic Day, the action-packed large-screen spectacle by Viacom18 Studios and Marflix Pictures is set to release on January 25, 2024.

Hrithik Roshan on Friday took to Twitter to make the announcement. He shared the first poster and wrote, "25th January 2024- see you at the theatres! #Fighter."

25th January 2024- see you at the theatres! #Fighter pic.twitter.com/ywdLeTmwnI

— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) October 28, 2022

Fighter will see Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone as Indian Air Force pilots. The film also stars Anil Kapoor in a major role. Turning producer with Fighter, director Siddharth Anand, who is known for helming India’s biggest action films is pulling out all stops to set up this massive spectacle, set to grip audiences with a never before big screen experience.  With producer & Viacom18 Studio’s COO Ajit Andhare's vision of bringing an international-scale action film to Indian cinema, the film intends to appeal to a global audience with its story deeply rooted in India. Shot across the world, it promises state-of-the-art techniques and technology in making the film.

Fighter will reportedly kick off on November 15 with Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone. They will be shooting high-octane action and dramatic sequences. The film will be VFX-heavy as well and the Brahmastra VFX team is on board for the same.  The Double Negative (DNEG), the VFX company responsible for Brahmastra’s visual effects, will work with the Fighter team.

Meanwhile, Siddharth Anand is currently busy with the much-anticipated film Pathaan which stars Deepika Padukone alongside Shah Rukh Khan and John Abraham. On the other hand, Hrithik Roshan was last seen on the big screen in the Hindi remake of Vikram Vedha with Saif Ali Khan which was released on September 30, 2022. Deepika Padukone has an array of line up including a film with Prabhas, The Intern remake, Pathaan, and more.

ALSO READ: Hrithik Roshan-Deepika Padukone starrer Fighter takes the Brahmastra VFX team onboard

Following much anticipation, South Korean juggernaut BTS’ member Jin has released his new solo single ‘The Astronaut’ today. The official music video was unveiled on Friday, October 28.

‘The Astronaut’ is a pop rock genre song co-written by Coldplay; the British band also playing on the recording. The song sits on a beautiful harmony between the calming sound of acoustic guitar and gradual build-up of synth sound.

On October 27, Coldplay gave a sneak peek of the song via their official social media channel, heightening the anticipation ahead of its release. Jin participated in writing the lyrics, serenading his fondness for ARMY, BTS’ fans. The lyrics show profound affection and Jin’s deeply sentimental voice amplifies the refreshing yet dreamy mood of the song. The song feels like a fresh autumn breeze.

‘The Astronaut’ marks the second collaboration between BTS and Coldplay after Coldplay X BTS’ “My Universe” released in September last year. The official music video tells a story of an astronaut who accidentally landed on Earth.

Jin’s detailed expressions and acting absorb the viewers’ attention. In the music video, Jin, the astronaut, lives on Earth after an emergency landing. One day, he sees a mysterious beam calling for home and he is determined to return to his home planet. Coldplay’s Chris Martin appears as a news presenter delivering the breaking news. On his way to the spaceship where we first landed, Jin recalls his memories on Earth as flashbacks. The video sees a heartwarming ending as Jin decides to stay on Earth to stay with his loved ones, eventually finding his ‘true’ home. The lyrics encompass his journey – “When I’m with you / There is no one else / I get heaven to myself.”

On October 28 (local time), Jin will make a special guest appearance at Coldplay’s Music Of The Spheres World Tour in Argentina to showcase the first live performance of ‘The Astronaut’.

Jin is here! Rehearsals for #TheAstronaut, River Plate stadium, Buenos Aires. First ever live performance tomorrow #ColdplayLiveBroadcast ???? pic.twitter.com/ShPefIQ95j

— Coldplay (@coldplay) October 27, 2022

This marks Jin’s first solo project since BTS announced in June 2022 that they were halting their group activities for now in order to focus on their solo endeavors. On October 17, the agency of the group announced that all seven members will enlist in the military for their mandatory service and will be back together in 2025. Before that, one can expect new music from all the members.

ALSO READ: BTS submit 4 songs across categories for Grammys 2023 considerations

South Korean actors Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin, who got hitched in March 2022, are expecting their first child. The Crash Landing On You actors, who dated for three years before tying the knot, took to social media to make the announcement in July 2022. Now, the couple has revealed that they are expecting a baby boy which is due in December.

Son Ye Jin’s agency made an official announcement in Korean, as per the Korean tabloid Soompi, which read, “Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin’s child is a boy. The baby is due in December. Son Ye Jin is currently in very good health. She’s calmly preparing for the birth [of her son].”

Back in June, Son Ye Jin took to her official Instagram account to make the announcement. As per Korean tabloid Soompi, her note, written in Korean, read, “You are all well, right? I am doing well. Today, I want to carefully share some joyful news. A new life has come to us. I’m still a bit dazed, but I am feeling changes in my body every day with concern and excitement.  As thankful as I am, I also feel that much cautious, so I haven’t even told anyone around me yet. Before it gets later, I am sharing this news with fans and acquaintances who must have been waiting as much as us. We will make sure to protect the valuable life that has come to us. I hope all of you will also protect what is valuable in your lives and live in good health…Be happy.”

 

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Fans around the world fell in love with the lead pair of Crash Landing On You, played by supremely popular actors Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin. While there were rumours that the actors were dating, it was only confirmed on January 1, 2021. Dispatch, A Korean tabloid, revealed that Crash Landing On You stars indeed fell in love during the filming of the series and began dating after the drama ended.

Meanwhile, Son Ye Jin was most recently seen in the drama Thirty-Nine. Hyun Bin will next star in the movie Harbin. He recently starred in the blockbuster The Confidential Assignment 2.

ALSO READ: Hyun Bin, Yoona starrer Confidential Assignment 2 surpasses 1 million moviegoers in 3 days beating its prequel’s record; star cast celebrates, see photo

Pop titans BTS may have announced their stance on mandatory military enlistment but the group will continue to release music. Following the announcement that the group will focus on solo ventures, the members are working on their solo albums. J-Hope has already released his album Jack In The Box. Now, Jin is set to drop his new single ‘The Astronaut’. The song is co-written by him and Coldplay and will release on October 28.

On October 27, midnight KST, BIGHIT Music dropped a cinematic teaser in which Jin is sat at a deserted place looking at a crashed spaceship. The visually appealing teaser showcases few glimpses of the singer and the ship creating more anticipation.

Later in the day, Coldplay’s lead singer Chris Martin dropped a video on their social media accounts teasing the song. He dropped a snippet and how it sounds like giving a full listen of the falsettos of Jin and the high notes.

The Astronaut // 28 October // 10월 28일 ????????‍???? pic.twitter.com/IqHoqEBBKL

— Coldplay (@coldplay) October 26, 2022

Jin and Coldplay will perform ‘The Astronaut’ live together for the first time. The concert will take place at Buenos Aires’ River Plate Stadium on October 28 (local time). A live cinema broadcast of the concert will be available worldwide. The live performance of the song will also be available to watch on BTS’ official YouTube channel after the concert ends. ‘The Astronaut,’ co-written by Jin and Coldplay, is set to be released at midnight ET on October 28.

As ‘The Astronaut’ expresses Jin’s fondness for his fans, the ARMY, the song is meant to be a gift for the fans. The logo trailer, which was earlier unveiled, shows a journey of an astronaut who takes a spacewalk through unsettling space and reaches a glimmering place. BTS previously teamed up with the British band for the single ‘My Universe’ in 2021.

This will mark Jin’s first solo project since BTS announced in June 2022 that they were halting their group activities for now in order to focus on their solo endeavours. On October 17, the agency of the group announced that all seven members will enlist in the military for their mandatory service and will be back together in 2025. Before that, one can expect new music from all the members.

Jin is a South Korean singer, songwriter and member of BTS. Jin’s appealing voice and clear tone amplify the emotions delivered through music. His solo records ‘Awake’, ‘Epiphany’, and ‘Moon’, and original television soundtracks for Korean TV series including ‘Yours’ (Jirisan soundtrack), ‘Even If I Die, It’s You’ (Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth soundtrack) show his unique vocal colour and power of expression. Released in 2021, ‘Super Tuna’ set a huge dance challenge trend with its cheerful melody and easy dance moves.

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The makers of Katrina Kaif, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Ishaan starrer Phone Bhoot are leaving no stone unturned with the promotions. With dance tracks and fun promo content, the actors are piquing the interest of the audience. As the cast and makers are amping up the ‘experience’ of the upcoming horror-comedy, Katrina has found a new way to spook everyone including her actor-husband Vicky Kaushal.

In the video shared by Katrina Kaif on her Instagram account clip, Vicky Kaushal is seen sleeping peacefully as Katrina tries to wake up him. He opens his eyes as she says, “Main ek bhoot hoon (I am a ghost).” Soon, the actor wakes up, places his hand on his forehead, hides his face with his blanket and sleeps again. Sharing the video, Katrina wrote, “Biwi ka loving wakeup call (Wife's loving wake-up call).”

 

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Shweta Bachchan left a comment saying, “Hahahahahah (with several laughing emojis).” Katrina's co-star Siddhant Chaturvedi commented, “Ha ha ha (with a laughing emoji).”

Phone Bhoot is about to bring on the screen Katrina Kaif as a ghost along with two Ghostbusters, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Ishaan Khatter. Directed by Gurmmeet Singh and written by Ravi Shankaran and Jasvinder Singh Bath, Phone Bhoot is produced by Excel Entertainment, headed by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar. The film is all set to be released on November 4, 2022.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Katrina Kaif will next star in Sriram Raghavan’s Merry Christmas with Vijay Sethupathi. She also has Tiger 3 with Salman Khan, set for Diwali 2023 release. The actress reportedly has an action-entertainer project with Ali Abbas Zafar. She will also star in Farhan Akhtar’s Jee Le Zaraa with Alia Bhatt and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

ALSO READ: Diwali 2022: Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal set new ‘couple goals’ as they wish fans

Veteran director Esmayeel Shroff passed away following a brief illness late on Wednesday in Mumbai. As per a report by IANS, he breathed his last at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. He was around 65.

For the unversed, the late director had helmed a bunch of hit films such as Agar, God and Gun, Ahista Ahista, Zid, Police Public, Majhdhaar, Dil Akhir Dil Hai, Bulundi, Nishchaiy, Suryaa and Jhuta Sach. Hailing from Andhra Pradesh, he was earlier a graduate in sound engineering from the National Institute of Technology. However, his interest in cinema took him to Bombay where he initially worked as an assistant director.

Shroff had also launched Govinda’s career in Bollywood in 1986. Reacting to the news of his demise, Govinda said, “I’m deeply saddened. My career started with his film. Uparwala unko jannat naseeb karaye (may God place his soul in heaven). May his soul rest in peace. Not only did he give me work, but he used to have faith in me, too. He was the first person in my life who said that Govinda understands cinema. He played a big role in making me Govinda from Govind,” to ETimes. 

On the other hand, Padmini Kolhapure also recalled working with the late filmmaker. While calling him a ‘very sensitive director’ with a ‘smiling face’, she told ETimes, “I did Thodisi Bewafaii and Ahista Ahista with him. Ahista Ahista is very close to my heart. He seemed strict in his demeanour but he had a smiling face. He was very sure about what he wanted and he would put it across. We got along very well as actor-director. He was a very sensitive director. It's a huge loss. He left his mark in the industry.”

Meanwhile, filmmaker Ashoke Pandit took to his Twitter handle and mourned the death of Esmayeel Shroff. In a brief tweet, he wrote, “Sad to know about the demise of ace filmmaker Esmayeel Shroff.”

While further details are awaited, team Bollywood Hungama pays sincere condolences to his family. 

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The much awaited film, Ram Setu, was finally released on the occasion of Diwali. Starring Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandez and Nushrratt Bharuccha in the lead, it is directed by Abhishek Sharma of Parmanu (2018) and Tere Bin Laden (2010) fame. In the opening disclaimer, Ramesh Taurani and Kumar Taurani, of Tips Industries Ltd, have been mentioned under ‘Special Thanks’. It caught the attention of several people in the industry and media and many wondered why they have been thanked. Some murmurs went around that probably, the rights to the title of Ram Setu must have rested with the Taurani brothers. Since they would have parted with the title rights, the producers of Ram Setu must have decided to thank them.

Bollywood Hungama exclusively reached out to Ramesh Taurani. Despite being slightly unwell, the veteran producer was sweet enough to talk to this writer and give out the truth. He clarified that the rumour of Tips having the title rights is not true. He said, “No, we didn’t have the title. In the climax of Ram Setu, the Hanuman Chalisa is played in a key sequence. We provided that song to the makers. The rights of this version of Hanuman Chalisa belong to Tips. Since we gave them the permission to use the track, we were mentioned under ‘Special Thanks’.”

Ram Setu tells the story of an atheist archaeologist Aryan Kulshrestha, who has a change of heart when he goes on an expedition to study the Ram Setu. All his life, he believed that the bridge was naturally created. But during his research, he realizes that it was indeed constructed by Lord Ram. What happens next and how he gets into the bad books of a powerful villain forms the rest of the film.

The version of Hanuman Chalisa played in Ram Setu is composed by popular music composer duo Ajay-Atul and is sung by Ajay along with singer Shankar Mahadevan. Interestingly, it was used in Vaah Life Ho Toh Aisi (2005), starring Shahid Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Amrita Rao and Arshad Warsi.

Also Read: Akshay Kumar attends martial arts tournament after Ram Setu release, breaks bricks with hammer, watch video

K-pop powerhouse SEVENTEEN’s ‘Be The Sun’ world tour became more exciting. It is being reported that HYBE JAPAN will host ‘SEVENTEEN BE THE SUN THE CITY’ in celebration of the group’s first dome tour in Japan, turning Osaka, Tokyo and Nagoya into a ‘concert play park.’

Taking on the theme of the performance powerhouse’s ongoing world tour, the citywide project will light up the three cities with immersive fan experiences built around the band’s crowd-pulling shows. SEVENTEEN will play at Kyocera Dome Osaka on November 19-20, at Tokyo Dome on November 26-27, and complete the Japan leg of the tour at Vantelin Dome Nagoya on December 3-4.

In Osaka, a digital stamp rally across 18 landmarks—including the HEP FIVE Ferris wheel covered in SEVENTEEN graphics—is set for roll out on November 12, and ‘rapi:t’ express trains wrapped in SEVENTEEN graphics will run through the city starting October 27. A highlight in Tokyo will be a SEVENTEEN-themed light display presented in collaboration with Tokyo Skytree, which will be lit up in orange—the theme colour for their ongoing tour—and ‘Rose Quartz & Serenity’—the band’s official colour—every weekend from November 19 to December 4. A light display will also be a part of the excitement in Nagoya brightening up Sakae, alongside a photo exhibition about the tour.

HYBE Corp.’s ‘THE CITY’ project, first launched for BTS’ 4-night residency in Las Vegas for BTS’ Permission To Dance On Stage – Las Vegas in April 2022, is being held across multiple cities for the first time with SEVENTEEN.

SEVENTEEN made their grand return to the concert stage in June this year, with 2 sold-out shows—the largest show in the city with a live audience since the pandemic—in Seoul. After 12 shows in North America and 7 shows in Southeast Asia to be followed by the Japan leg and 2 additional shows in Southeast Asia, the band is slated to present a total of 29 shows in 21 cities for their ‘BE THE SUN’ tour.

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Bollywood actor Salman Khan on Wednesday celebrated Bhai Dooj in an interesting way. The actor posted a shirtless picture of himself on social media wishing his fans on the special occasion.

On the occasion of Bhai Dooj, Salman Khan dropped a black and white photo of himself flaunting his abs and wearing black shades. He wrote, “Happy bhai dooj.” He donned a slick hairstyle and it seems like from some photoshoot.

 

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This post on social media marks the first one since Salman Khan recovered from dengue. The actor was diagnosed last week and decided to take a break from his hectic schedule in order to recover. He even skipped the Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 16 and Karan Johar replaced him for that weekend. The actor made his first appearance post-recovery at his brother-in-law Aayush Sharma’s birthday bash on Tuesday night in Mumbai. He had even skipped the Diwali celebrations this year.

On the work front, Salman Khan will be next seen in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. The film, which was set to release in theatres on December 30, will now hit the theatres on Eid 2023. The actor unveiled several looks from the movie and even a teaser video. The film stars Pooja Hegde, Venkatesh Daggubati, Jagapathi Babu, Jassie Gill, Siddharth Nigam, Raghav Juyal, Shehnaaz Gill and Palak Tiwari. The film is directed by Farhad Samji and bankrolled by Salman Khan Films.

He will also be seen in Tiger 3 which will hit the theatres on Diwali 2023. Directed by Maneesh Sharma and bankrolled by Yash Raj Films, the film marks his reunion with Katrina Kaif. The actor has a cameo in Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan which arrives in theatres on January 25, 2023. He has another cameo in Riteish Deshmukh’s Marathi directorial debut Ved.

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Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who recently had his Diwali release Ram Setu, was seen as the Chief Guest at the Akshay Kumar 14th International Kudo tournament near Surat, Gujarat. Following the Diwali celebrations earlier this week, the actor attended the championship which has been hosted by him for over a decade now. The actor shared a glimpse of it on his social media.

Akshay wrote in his post, “Thank you for celebrating your Diwali with us here at the Akshay Kumar 14th International Kudo Tournament. Coming here is always humbling, meeting you all reminds me of my beginning. I hope with the help of this tournament we help Kudo grow in India with each passing year.”

The actor is trained in several forms of mixed martial arts. He is trained in Karate, Taekwondo and Muay Thai and has often shown his skills in films and even when he was hosting Khatron Ke Khiladi. In the video, Akshay displayed his skills by breaking bricks with a hammer. The brick slab was placed on a man.  The actor was dressed in a suit as he addressed the audience. He even awarded those who were the winners of the tournament.

Thank you for celebrating your Diwali with us here at the Akshay Kumar 14th International Kudo Tournament. Coming here is always humbling, meeting you all reminds me of my beginning.
I hope with the help of this tournament we help Kudo grow in India with each passing year. pic.twitter.com/0GRMGusgVM

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) October 26, 2022

Akshay Kumar's action-adventure film, Ram Setu, released in theatres on Diwali, October 25. The film opened at Rs. 15.25 Crore on its first day. The Abhishek Sharma directorial is the second-highest opener for a Hindi film in 2022.

Ram Setu is presented by Prime Video with Cape of Good Films and Lyca Productions and is an Abundantia Entertainment Production. The film is produced by Aruna Bhatia (Cape of Good Films), Vikram Malhotra (Abundantia Entertainment), Subaskaran, Mahaveer Jain, and Aashish Singh (Lyca Productions) and Prime Video with Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi as the Creative Producer. Ram Setu is distributed worldwide in theatres by Zee Studios.

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