Following the release of Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, Ranbir Kapoor is gearing up for his next release in August 2023. The actor wrapped his forthcoming project Animal, helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, in Mumbai in March 2023. The makers had even hosted a wrap party where Ranbir had set the dance floor on fire. However, Ranbir and Bobby Deol had gone to the UK for an international schedule. Now, the schedule has come to a close.

A video has surfaced online as the Animal cast and crew were hosting a cake-cutting session. Ranbir Kapoor gave a sweet kiss to Bobby Deol. All of them were dressed in warm clothes. Ranbir called Bobby ‘amazing’ and said ‘Thank you Bobby sir. You are amazing.’

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Animal also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Triptii Dimri in key roles. It is written and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar’s T-Series, Murad Khetani’s Cine1 Studios and Pranay Reddy Vanga’s Bhadrakali Pictures. Animal is slated to release in theatres on August 11, 2023 in five languages. The first look poster was unveiled on New Year’s Eve 2023.

Meanwhile, Ranbir Kapoor was last seen in Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar starring alongside Shraddha Kapoor. The film is directed by Luv Ranjan, produced by Luv Films’ Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg, and presented by T- Series’ Gulshan Kumar and Bhushan Kumar. ALSO READ: Luv Ranjan reveals why Ranbir Kapoor and Ajay Devgn starrer action drama didn’t work out: ‘The idea was to do a Salim-Javed kind of dialogue oriented film’

Pooja Hegde is busy promoting her upcoming movie Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan alongside Salman Khan which is scheduled to be released in April 2023. The actress takes every measure possible to dress stylishly when promoting the film, just as she does when she is out and about. Pooja enjoys wearing monochrome outfits, and we adore her style just as much as she does. Whether it's her ethnic choices for celebrations or weddings, her lavish red-carpet gowns, or just her uber-cool travel attire, one thing about Pooja is her love of the trend. This time, Pooja brought us some denim in instead of her usual monochromatic numbers. The best thing about this timeless fabric is how it stays up with fashion trends. Denim is having quite the moment right now. The ideal pair of jeans has a distinct personality, but Pooja is three times more stunning in her denim dress.

In addition to promoting her next film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Pooja Hegde has been keeping us enamoured with her outfit choices. This time, the actress enters the week with a stunning fringed gown. The designer brand Hiro's frayed denim dress had straight sleeves, a plunging neckline, a stunning fit, and a dramatic side slit that reached the thigh. The dress's lime-colored lining gave the otherwise grey-toned ensemble a splash of colour. Her dress was covered in thread strands, giving it a feathery appearance. Pooja paired the ensemble with knee-high denim boots, showing off her impeccable sense of style. Pooja wore little makeup and tied her hair back in a neat bun. She also left a few strands hanging loose. She just wore a pair of silver hoops as jewellery. Pooja was all made up, with nude eyeshadow, nude lipstick, black winged eyeliner, mascara-coated eyelashes, and contoured cheekbones.

Meanwhile, the film's trailer was recently launched in Mumbai. Salman along with the entire cast including Pooja, Shehnaaz Gill, Palak Tiwari, Jagapathi Babu, Bhumika Chawla, Vijender Singh, Vinali Bhatnagar, Siddharth Nigam, Jassie, Raghav and Sukhbir will be seen in film. The film is all set to hit the theatres on April 21.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS: Pooja Hegde

OUTFIT: Hiro

STYLIST: Ami Patel

MAKE-UP: Kajol Mulani

HAIR: Suhas Shinde

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Also Read: Pooja Hegde reveals how working in South Indian films has helped her to improvise dialogues in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan

Anurag Kashyap and Sunny Leone...how on earth did this collaboration happen? Anurag Sir (Kashyap) called me for an audition to see if I would play this character called Charlie. I was very nervous, as I had not been to too many auditions before and I tried to get as much information on my character as I could. Then I was at the audition, little did I know that the director’s entire office would be attending the audition: the Ads, the production team.

You must have been terrified? Raahul (actor Rahul Bhat) was also there. That made it even more nerve-wracking. I tried my very best, gave my audition. And they all liked it! I was so surprised. I worked hard to listen carefully to what they needed in this film, and it seems to have worked.

Anurag Kashyap is known to be quite a terror on the sets. What was it like for you? Anurag Sir is not a terror at all. He is one of the nicest kindest persons I’ve ever known; especially on the set he gives all the attention and love to everyone, whether it is the technicians or actors. He definitely is NOT a terror on the sets. He is a pleasure to work with. I enjoyed every minute of the experience. I hope I get to work with him again.

How did you manage to pacify three demanding children while working long hours for Kennedy? As far as time management goes, my children have reached an age where I can have detailed conversations with them on how and when Mommy has to work, Daddy has to work, and that they need to be understanding, and that all the things they have in their lives is because Mom and Dad work. Luckily for me, all the shooting of Kennedy happened during the night.

So Mommy could sneak out to work while the children were asleep? That’s right! I got to spend time with them after they got home from school and in the mornings. So that was nice. My children are really understanding. I think it comes down to being honest with then. Daniel and I never lie to our kids. When we say we’re going to be home, we’re home. There’s no last-minute change in plans when it comes to the kids. Our children know the value of quality time and can tell the difference between quality and quantity.

What have the last three traumatic years taught you? What I’ve learnt is, anything can happen anytime. You just have to keep working hard. The entire Indian entertainment has changed, for the better. There are more work opportunities for all of us now.

Do you like putting challenges for yourself? This role in Kennedy is very very difficult. Anurag Kashyap Sir is so special. And I’ve worked very very hard. Throughout my life and career, I have tried not to compromise with anything. And the choices I’ve made are all mine. The fact that I got to go on an audition and I got the role was like a school-pass.

You mean you felt like a student passing your exam? Yes, I got the role in Kennedy on merit alone. It was nothing else. And I am very happy that today I am an Anurag Kashyap heroine. I wouldn’t change anything because I got here, to Kennedy, on the strength of all my past experiences.

Your life has been stormy….. Yes, my life has been stormy(laughs). But there has been a lot of sunshine as well. I won’t take anything away from my journey. For the parts which have not been so great, yeah it can be very difficult. But I don’t think I want to change anything.

Off to Cannes now, what plans? Yes, I am going to be off to Cannes. I’ve no idea about how it’s going to be, who’s going to do my clothes, my hair, where are we going, what will be doing, would we be seeing other films at Cannes…It’s all very new to me. I know we will meet interesting people, but how we will meet them, what we will say…it’s a haze right now.

What after Kennedy? I have two South films coming up that I’m very proud of. It does look like an exciting year ahead.

Also Read: Sunny Leone shares her experience of working with Anurag Kashyap for Kennedy; says, “I enjoyed every minute of the experience”

Megastar Shah Rukh Khan, who recently gave a blockbuster with Pathaan, was recently seen doing a photo shoot with his family. It was for Gauri Khan's coffee table book and they had come together for family portraits. She announced her book back on March 26. Now, more unseen photos have been released on social media.

Shah Rukh, Gauri, Suhana Khan, Aryan and AbRam wore black and white coordinated outfits. The family was all smiles as fans called them "Pathaan family". The brothers twinned with their father in terms of the colour of the outfits with leather jackets.

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In one of the photos, SRK and Aryan wore white t-shirts with olive green jackets as they looked into the camera to pose together.

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Meanwhile, recently, Shah Rukh Khan was included in Time magazine's annual 100 Most Influential People of 2023. The actor is in the list of Icons for the year 2023 which includes stars like Pedro Pascal, Angela Bassett, Michael B. Jordan, Doja Cat, Ke Huy Quan and Jennifer Coolidge among others. SRK's Pathaan co-star Deepika Padukone penned a note for him and called him a 'phenomenon'.

Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty wished son-in-law KL Rahul on his birthday today. The actor also shared an unseen picture from the Athiya and KL Rahul’s wedding day along with a sweet message.

Suniel Shetty went down memory lane and shared a throwback picture of him along with son-in-law KL Rahul. The picture was taken during Athiya and Rahul’s wedding. In the picture, Suniel can be seen putting tikka on Rahul’s forehead. Sharing the picture, Suniel wrote in caption, “Blessed to have you in our lives …Happy birthday baba @klrahul @athiyashetty.”

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Soon after he shared the post, fans and close ones poured their love in the comments section. KL Rahul dropped a heart and evil eye amulet emoticon in the comments. A user commented, “KL Rahul is lucky to have a father-in-law like you,” while another fan wrote, “This picture has my heart.” Several fans also wished the cricketer a happy birthday.

Suniel Shetty’s daughter Athiya Shetty and Indian cricketer KL Rahul tied knot in a small ceremony at Suniel Shetty's farmhouse in Khandala. The duo's simplicity and chemistry as a couple left online users in awe.

Earlier, Suniel Shetty had lauded his son-in-law KL Rahul in an interview. He told ETimes, “I am a proud father. Athiya is blessed. Ahan is blessed; he gets to learn from KL who is so calm and respectful.” He also added, “I was aware that Athiya and KL were seeing each other. KL comes from a place, which is 3 km from my hometown. Mangalorean boy. It's a match made in heaven and perhaps manifested by Suniel Shetty.”

On the work front, Shetty made his OTT debut last year with Dharavi Bank for MX Player. Directed by Samit Kakkad, the web series saw him play a gangster from Mumbai with Vivek Oberoi essaying the role of a cop. His latest web series Hunter – Tootega Nahin Todega released recently on Amazon miniTV.

Shetty will be next seen in Hera Pheri 4, reuniting with co-stars Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal. Rawal had earlier shared that the film's shoot will begin in three months and the trio of Raju, Shyam, and Babu Bhaiyya, will travel abroad for the third film.

Also Read: Suniel Shetty recalls his first encounter with son-in-law KL Rahul; says, “I was a big fan of him”

The upcoming Bollywood film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan has received a UA (Parental Guidance) certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The film, which stars a talented ensemble cast, is set to hit theatres on April 21, 2023. Besides this, the Salman Khan starrer’s run time has also been announced, with the film clocking in at a runtime of 2 hours and 24 minutes and 25 seconds. 

The makers of KBKJ dropped the trailer earlier this month, on April 10 after releasing a couple of songs from the film. The film's trailer has left fans excited, whereas a section of moviegoers quickly drew similarities between Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan and Ajith’s 2014 release, Veeram. Amid all the discussion around Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan is a remake of Veeram, the director of the film, Farhad Samji, shared his opinion on the same during an exclusive conversation with Bollywood Hungama. 

“I wouldn’t call it a remake. Nor would I call it an adaptation. I would say it is a completely new experience. We’ve made our film as we thought it should be made. Those who have seen Veeram would see our film as an independent experience,” asserted Samji. 

Talking about the film, the ensemble star cast also includes Pooja Hegde, Venkatesh Daggubati, Jagapathi Babu, Bhumika Chawla,  Vijender Singh, Abhimanyu Singh, Raghav Juyal, Siddharth Nigam, Jassie Gill, Shehnaaz Gill, Palak Tiwari and Vinali Bhatnagar, along with Salman Khan in the lead. It is worth mentioning here that, Khan will be returning to his Eid release after four years. 

Also Read: I won’t call Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan a remake of Veeram, says director Farhad Samji

Earlier this week, Anurag Kashyap had announced the premiere of his thriller Kennedy featuring Sunny Leone and Rahul Bhat. The film is expected to be a crime drama and will have the Jism 2 actress playing a different role in the film. Opening up about her collaboration with the Gangs of Wasseypur filmmaker, Sunny recalled the time she had auditioned for the film. The actress mentioned that she was so ‘stressful’ that she felt like it was ‘the worst exam’ she had ever given in her life.

While talking to Galatta Plus about Kennedy, Sunny Leone opened up about the audition she gave for the film and revealed that it wasn’t just a couple of people, she had to audition in front of but an entire team. She said, "I went in expecting maybe it was going to be him and a producer. But it was his entire team and it's mainly all female and they're all sitting in the room. The ADs, the assistants, everyone is sitting in this room. I'm giving this audition, so nervous. Don't know why, I'm very nervous, I'm scared because it's outside of my comfort zone. Having 10 people staring at you, thinking these people are judging you on the spot and are going to say yes or no."

She continued, "Then once it was finished, he turned to his team, which then became even more scary. He said, 'So guys what do you think?' I was like, this is the worst exam I have taken in my entire life. He was very happy. It was good, it was unanimous. I passed the test."

Kennedy is written and directed by Anurag Kashyap. It is produced by Zee Studios, Ranjan Singh & Kabir Ahuja. The DOP of the film is Sylvester Fonseca. The music supervisor of the film is Ashish Narula and songs are by Aamir Aziz & Boyblanck. The film will premiere at Festival De Cannes 2023 in May.

Also Read: Sunny Leone and Anurag Kashyap’s Kennedy stands tall as the sole Indian film chosen for the highly anticipated 76th Cannes Film Festival

There is no denying that when we think of daring and gorgeous dress choices, Jacqueline Fernandez, a Bollywood celebrity, comes to mind. Jacqueline is a real fashionista that serves style goals with her cutting-edge fashion statements by not being afraid to attempt anything new. She has convinced us that she has tried every trend under the sun and understands how to nail every look with her strong use of colour, print, and fabric. The actress has always been on our style radar for her impeccable outfits and diverse sartorial choices. And this time, she makes heads turn in a beautiful purple co-ord set.

When not making a statement on the red carpet, we frequently spot our favourite celebs sporting their own unique sense of glamour, and this time, Jacqueline Fernandez has captured everyone's attention. The majority of the time, Jacqueline's style comes to mind when we think of classic silhouettes. She advocates monochrome attire while adhering to the fundamental norms of fashion. She has always captivated the internet with her sleek, monochromatic looks, and she is doing it once more as she strikes a pose in a stylish purple co-ord set. Jacqueline's dress, which features a crop top with a plunging neckline and a thigh-high slit, is ideal for glossy evenings. The actress gave her makeup a touch of bronze, which complemented her matching outfit well. She highlighted her eyelashes with thick mascara after applying kohl to her eyelids. Additionally, Jacqueline gave her lips a touch of earthy brown tint. The actress highlighted her cheeks with highlighter to finish it off. Her side-swept hair was left open.

The actor can be seen playing with her cat on a couch in one of the photos, and a purple serpentine micro pouch purse by Bulgari can be seen next to her. The Attack actor was captured in another image striking a sexy stance on the couch.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS: Jacqueline Fernandez

HAIR & MAKE-UP: Shaan Mutthathil

BAG: Bulgari

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Also Read: Jacqueline Fernandez gives a peek into her meeting with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar; says, “Living in the moment with joy”

It's been 30 years since Anil Kapoor and Sridevi starrer Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja was released in theatres. Helmed by the late Satish Kaushik, the film didn’t do well at the box office. But, over the years, the cast and crew have praised Kaushik’s efforts and loved every bit of the process. On Sunday, Anil shared some throwback moments remembering the memories.

Anil Kapoor shared a slew of pictures of director, late actor Satish Kaushik and the film's female lead, late actor Sridevi. It also features the film’s producer Boney Kapoor. Sharing the photos, Anil Kapoor wrote, “A film that might have not done well at the box office but was made with all heart…directed by my friend Satish…30 years ago….the songs and the train robbery were brilliantly shot by my friend... I believe every project is a learning experience and a cherished one.”

A film that might have not done well at the box office but was made with all heart…directed by my friend Satish…30 years ago….the songs and the train robbery were brilliantly shot by my friend... I believe every project is a learning experience and a cherished one pic.twitter.com/TsV0Vu1hAK — Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) April 16, 2023

Satish Kaushik passed away in March 2023 post Holi celebrations due to a heart attack in Delhi. His memorial service was held last week on his birth anniversary. Anil Kapoor was in attendance and broke down remembering the late actor-filmmaker.

On the work front, Anil Kapoor recently made a cameo appearance in Jeremy Renner’s Rennervations. He was last seen in The Night Manager with Aditya Roy Kapur. His upcoming projects include Animal with Ranbir Kapoor and Fighter with Hrithik Roshan. ALSO READ: Anil Kapoor breaks down at the Anupam Kher hosted Satish Kaushik birth anniversary event; watch

‘A Don’s Nemesis’ is a book by Dr. Amar Kumar Pandey with details of his operational experiences while chasing and catching the Don Ravi Pujari. A long global chase by an IPS officer on a mission and a smartly planned arrest!

Dr. Amar Kumar Pandey, an IPS officer (now retired) and former Director General of Police, Karnataka State who has been time and again celebrated for his professional work and services launched his second book about one of his prominent operations of catching Don Ravi Pujari. Titled ‘A Don’s Nemesis’, the book was launched in the presence of several dignitaries from the police, civil society, the press and film industry and the chief guest for the event was Commissioner of Police, Vivek Phansalkar.

The book is about the single-hand pursuit of Don Ravi Pujari by Dr. Amar Kumar Pandey across the globe and finally locating, identifying, arresting and extraditing from the West African country of Senegal to India. The Don was unseen for twenty-six years but continued serious criminal activities across the country.

Talking about the book and its grand launch, Dr. Amar Kumar Pandey shared, “‘A Don’s Nemesis’ talks about the journey of getting Don Ravi Pujari to face the law in India and make him answerable to the citizens of the proud nation. It is an important case in my service as a Police officer and I think the journey needs to reach everyone to understand the diligent work of Indian Police Officers and the unshakeable faith in the fact that the perpetrators would always be brought to justice”.

At the grand launch director and producer Umesh Shukla (Merry Go Round Studios) announced the news of creating a cinematic project on this thrilling chase story. Talking about the announcement he shared, “’A Don’s Nemesis’ is an insightful journey of Dr. Amar Kumar Pandey and it's a story which I think every Indian should know about. It is an inspiration and showcases the dedication of our Indian Police Force to bring justice at any cost.”

Producer Rakesh Dang (Seeta Films & TV Productions PVT LTD) who will be backing this project along with Umesh Shukla, Ashish Wagh and Madhukar Verma said, “We are elated to take Dr. Amar Kumar Pandey’s inspirational story to the masses to see on screens. The adaptation is currently in pre-production stage and we will announce more details soon.”

The project will be produced under the banner Merry Go Round Studios and Seeta Films & Productions PVT LTD backed by Rakesh Dang, Umesh Shukla, Ashish Wagh and Madhukar Verma.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Is it POSSIBLE to make a film like OMG Oh My God in today’s times? Director Umesh Shukla gives an interesting answer on the 10th anniversary of the Akshay Kumar-starrer

The pretty Divya Khosla has been busy posting picture on social media from London. But nobody knows what she is in London for. Now it can be told. Divya is shooting an intense love drama in London.

Says a source, “It is about the two men in a woman’s life. Anil Kapoor and Harshvardhan Rane play the two men in Divya’s character’s life. The director is Abhinay Deo.” The film is being shot one start-to-finish stretch in London. It is produced by T-Series.

Abhinay, for the clueless, is the son of veteran actors Ramesh and Seema Deo. He earlier directed Aamir Khan’s most explicit film Delhi Belly and Irrfan Khan’s black comedy Blackmail.

Also Read: Anil Kapoor remembers Satish Kaushik, Sridevi as Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja completes 30 years: ‘I believe every project is a learning experience and a cherished one’

Filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane’s web series Jubilee is receiving accolades and appreciation from all corners. Each actor is getting the much-needed spotlight but the breakout star has been Sidhant Gupta who has moved from television to the movies over the past few years. His portrayal of Jay Khanna has been one of the biggest talk points on social media. Joining the bandwagon is filmmaker Karan Johar who succumbed to the magic of Jubilee.

Sharing the poster of the series on his Instagram on Sunday, Karan Johar wrote, “A slow burning, immersive, referential tale about the post independence origin and advancement of Hindi cinema…. This set piece of brilliant set pieces and performances is exquisite and twisted in equal measure… grey rules the character graphs and the unsaid is so much more powerful than the expressed dialogue…. @motwayne is an auteur … he sets up the studio world of the 40s and 50s with such clever finesse…. It took a beat to plunge into his world and when I did … I succumbed to his magic and his technical crew of magicians.”

Karan Johar also praised the cast of Jubilee especially Sidharth Gupta. The filmmaker wrote, “BUT it is in @sidhant that you find the essence, heartbeat and the soul of #jubilee…. His act that oscillates between studied awkwardness and heart wrenching intensity is the piece de resistance of this spectacular show! An ACTOR is here to stay and conquer!!!!! Congratulations Vik!!! And and my love and kudos to the entire team of the show.”

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Sidhant responded to him via his Instagram story by saying, “Your words have an emotional value for me. Whatever little I've known you, you always gave away gratitude that you lead with and preserve and I feel it in abundance as I write this. Thank you for being a voice that made me believe in a better world ever since I was a kid who saw Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.”

Jubilee unveils the rivalries, scandals, drama and dreams that defined the golden age of the Hindi film industry. Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, and created by Soumik Sen along with Motwane, the series is produced by Andolan Films in association with Reliance Entertainment and Phantom Studios. The series has a stellar ensemble cast led by Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aditi Rao Hydari, Aparshakti Khurana, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sidhant Gupta, Nandish Sandhu, and Ram Kapoor. Part One (Episodes One-Five) of Jubilee premiered on April 7, with Part Two (Episodes Six-10) which was released the following week on April 14. ALSO READ: Aparshakti Khurana opens up on his Jubilee character Binod; says, “There is a weird real-life connection between me and my character”

From movies to fashion shows, from South to Bollywood, Rakul Preet Singh surely has created a name for herself. And recently, the actress has become the ambassador for a very popular name in the world of skincare. Rakul has been roped in as the face for one of the biggest and most long-standing beauty brands, Lux, joining the likes of some of the biggest Bollywood stars including Shah Rukh Khan, Hema Malini, Sridevi, Sharmila Tagore, Madhuri Dixit, Deepika Padukone, and Alia Bhatt, who have been a face of this brand before.

Taking to her social media, Rakul Preet Singh not only shared her excitement of becoming the face of Lux but she also gave audiences a glimpse of her television commercial for it. The actress will be the brand ambassador for Lux’s latest collection, Essence of Himalayas. In the same post, Rakul has also opened up about the brand as well as the commercial saying, “It's finally here! I'm ecstatic to present LUX's all-new exfoliating range, Essence of Himalayas. It is enhanced with 100% Natural Himalayan Oil, and comes in the mesmerising fragrances of Rose and Lavender. This project was super-exciting and it was so hard to keep it under wraps. I'm thrilled to unveil it and for you to have an indulgent bath experience that reveals the most glamorous you!”

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Talking about her films, Rakul Preet Singh is expected to next feature in a film alongside Arjun Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar. Besides that, she also has Indian 2 with Universal star Kamal Haasan and Kajal Aggarwal. The actress recently made news for featuring in the popular music video ‘Mashooka’.

Also Read: Rakul Preet Singh’s little black dress with sexy cowl neckline is the perfect summer date night outfit

Randeep Hooda believes that his intense love for his work has helped him overcome physical or psychological setbacks that he has experienced in life. After his battle with knee ailments for years in a row, which also caused film projects to be delayed, Randeep has persevered against all odds and is now prepared to return to Swatantra Veer Savarkar, his most ambitious project until now.

The actor recently opened up about the film before he headed to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to resume filming of the movie. He has also undergone significant weight loss in order to play the titular role of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. It's interesting to note that Randeep is also directing and producing for the first time and has decided to expand his role beyond that of an actor with this project.

Speaking about donning multiple roles for Swatantra Veer Savarkar, Randeep said, “I work better in isolation, but you can do that only as an actor or a writer, not as a director. It’s like I was an individual tennis player before, and then they put me in a soccer team and made me the captain, and now I must make all the players play tennis individually! Juggling the roles of a director, writer and producer is a great lesson in people management because acting is very individualistic".

Elaborating on the making and research for the film, he continued, “Savarkar is my first film as a director, writer and producer. I am being fearless about it. I didn’t know many things about Savarkar before I started researching him. Most books have dedicated only two paragraphs to the armed revolution, which was also a part of our freedom struggle. Through extensive research, we will show in the movie what their actual contribution was. I am making this movie also to connect with today’s youth.”

It took Randeep a few months to get back in action post the injury, but he added that he was in no mood to slow down. Recalling the incident, he added, “I was 22 kgs underweight for almost eight months while prepping for Savarkar, I weighed 68 kgs. Post the injury, I am now 71 kgs and I need to lose weight again as we restart the shoot as there must be continuity. With age, it all gets tougher for sure.”

Also Read: Randeep Hooda mourns passing away of ace director Pradeep Sarkar, “Was really looking forward to work & learn from you Dada”

Kartik Aaryan enjoys a huge fanbase across the nation, especially when it comes to the special love and attention he often garners from his female fans. The actor recently won hearts when he visited Imphal in Manipur as a special guest at the 59th Femina Miss India 2023. He took to his social media handle to talk about his recent visit wherein he not only posted a special photo with the winners of the evening, Nandini Gupta, Shreya Poonja and Strela Luwang but also gave his fans and followers a glimpse of his performance from the night.

Taking to Instagram, Kartik posted a beautiful picture with the three winners of the 59th Femina Miss India 2023, Nandini Gupta, Shreya Poonja, and Strela Luwang, and expressed how honoured he was to enjoy their company. He captioned it saying, "Honoured to be in the beautiful company of the winners of Miss India 2023!! Congratulations @nandiniguptaa13 @shreya.poonja @strelaluwang and all the participants as well <3".

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Along with that, he is also said to have set the stage on fire with his powerful performance as he danced to his chartbuster songs like the title track of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, ‘Dheeme Dheeme’ (Pati Patni Aur Woh), and many more. The actor is also said to have spent some time with his fans where he also interacted with them.

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On the work front, Kartik Aaryan has interesting films in the pipeline like which includes Satyaprem Ki Katha with Kiara Advani which is expected to release this year. Besides that, he also has Aashiqui 3 with Bhushan Kumar as well as Kabir Khan’s untitled next which are in the pipeline.

Also Read: Kartik Aaryan goes without sleep for 30hrs to fulfil work commitments!

Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas are currently busy with their work commitments. The couple, who recently visited India to attend the NMACC event as well as Citadel promotions, were recently spotted in London. While PC continues with the promotions in the England capital, Nick has been touring for his musical concerts. Recently, he was spotted at the rehearsals for one of his shows in London and he was accompanied by their daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas.

Ever since the couple have revealed the face of their little angel, they have been sharing many special moments with their daughter, including a series of photos that were posted by them about their Easter celebrations. After that, a new photo, that has garnered attention on social media is the one about the father-daughter bonding time. It seems that Nick Jonas had taken Malti Marie Chopra Jonas for one of his rehearsals and she was seen with him on stage. In his caption, the American pop star called it, ‘Her first soundcheck’ and the little one was surrounded with the band members of Jonas’ team.

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Obviously, the cute photo received love from across the world from fans, well-wishers, and even industry insiders. Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi shared a heart emoji and couldn’t stop going, ‘Awww’ over the adorable pic. “Omggg this will be such a beautiful memory to look back on,” commented one of the fans. Another user added, “Awww, sooo precious!!” There were a few who also couldn’t stop swooning over Nick’s beloved dad avatar. “ So sweet daddy Nick <3,” said one of the users whereas another one dropped a comment adding, “Daddy Nick unlocked”. Among the few, who spoke about the beautiful bond, one of them said, “Awwww Lil Bean's first of many more with her proud Daddy”.

Nick Jonas recently performed in the USA and he was also accompanied by his wife, the other Jonas brothers and their wives too. On the other hand, Priyanka Chopra Jonas is gearing up for the release of the much awaited Amazon Prime Video series Citadel.

Also Read: Priyanka Chopra keeps London aesthetic in check for dinner with Nick Jonas and Jonas Brothers as she dons a purple dress, furry overcoat, pantaboots and cutesy bag

Legendary Indian playback singer Kumar Sanu has given his voice for a number of romantic Bollywood songs. He started his singing career in 1986 for the film Aandhiyan. However, he got his big break in 1989 with the film Ram Lakhan. His song 'Tere Mere Sapne' from the movie became a huge hit and established him as a playback singer in the industry. Kumar Sanu and music composer R.D. Burman had a fruitful collaboration in the Indian music industry. They had composed music for several Bollywood films in the earlier times and the songs remain evergreen. However, a lot many songs in which Kumar Sanu and R.D. Burman had collaborated are yet out.

In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Kumar Sanu revealed that Gulshan Kumar had created a music bank which still has several songs that are not yet released. Sanu said, “I have sung several songs for Pancham Da (R.D. Burman) including 2-3 Bengali films. T-Series (earlier known as Super Cassettes) has atleast 15 - 20 songs of Pancham Da and mine. I don’t know why they are not releasing those songs. It would have been great if they released it.”

Recalling the time when music bank started, Kumar Sanu said, “Gulshan Ji (Gulshan Kumar: Founder of T-Series) was creating a music bank that time. He used to get atleast 10-20 songs recorded by every music director for the music bank. He had established a system where a producer comes, chooses a song from the music bank and takes it. It was like shopping.”

He added, “So, when Gulshan Ji made music bank, I sang several songs for him.” “Recordings used to take place on a regular basis. We had no idea when and where or which film the song will be getting used for,” said the singer.

Kumar Sanu and R.D. Burman collaborated on several hit songs, including ‘Tum Se Milne Ki Tamanna Hai’ from the movie Saajan, ‘Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan’ from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, and ‘Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai’ from Saajan.

R.D. Burman passed away in 1994, leaving a void in the Indian music industry. However, his music continues to inspire and influence many budding musicians even today, and Kumar Sanu's renditions of his songs are still cherished by music lovers all over the world.

Also Read: Exclusive: “Main Lata Mangeshkar ko Saraswati manta hoon”, says Kumar Sanu

Anupam Kher held a special event musical event called ‘Satish Kaushik Night’ to honour his late friend Satish Kaushik on the occasion of his 67th birthday. He invited a number of well-known figures from the film business, including Subhash Ghai, Shabana Azmi, Anil Kapoor, Neena Gupta, and Javed Akhtar. Vanshika, the late actor's 10-year-old daughter, and his wife Shashi were also present.

On Sunday, Anupam Kher shared another video from the night of Satish Kaushik’s birthday. It was A musical evening with his tales was part of the memorial service to honour Satish Kaushik's remarkable life. At the occasion, Anupam Kher spoke about his initial impressions of his friend and later meeting him in Mumbai. He also discussed his relationship with the actor and how well they got along during their 48 years of friendship. Several other industry friends including Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Anil Kapoor among others came on stage to speak about the late actor.

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Another video from the event went viral on internet where Anil was seen sobbing. The video started with Anupam addressing the audience about his most recent conversation with Satish Kaushik. He asks Anil Kapoor to come up in the middle. The actor walks down the stairs with some hesitation at first, but eventually gives up and goes back to his seat. Anil, overcome with emotion, declines to accompany Kher and requests that his friend continue without him. Anupam Kher breaks down when he sees him in this state and chastises him for making him feel bad. In the video Anupam said, “Come, Anil. Heroes always cry and friends cry. Come,” Anupam told him, asking him to come on stage. As he watched Anil cry and turn away, he said, “Anil tu paagal hai. Main theek thaak jaara tha (Anil you are mad. I was doing so well).”

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In the event, Kher had revealed that Vanshika sent him a note to be preserved next to her father after Kaushik's lifeless bones were brought to his Mumbai residence from Delhi. She assured Kher that she would read it at the appropriate time when he asked her what she had written in it. Vanshika read out the letter loud in front of all the industry celebs that attended the party.

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Anupam had earlier revealed why he decided to celebrate the birthday of his friend of 48 years. He told ANI, “4-5 days ago, Satish came in my dreams and he said 'Yaar tu mere liye kuch nahi kar raha hai kya (are you not doing anythig for my birthday)?', so then I decided to celebrate Satish's life today.”

Legendary actor Satish Kaushik passed away on March 9 following a cardiac arrest, and veteran actor Anupam Kher bid a heartfelt farewell to him. Kher was the first celebrity to share the news of the demise of late actor-director Satish Kaushik.

Anupam Kher and late actor Satish Kaushik were National School of Drama (NSD) graduates and they had been friends since then.

Also Read: Anil Kapoor remembers late friend Satish Kaushik on birth anniversary; documents their friendship in a heart-wrenching video, watch

Emmay Entertainment, which recently produced the Rani Mukerji starrer Mrs. Chatterjee Vs. Norway, is now said to be collaborating with Shriya Pilgaonkar for an upcoming project, which is also to feature Kota Factory fame Jitendra Kumar. A source close to the production house learnt that they have roped her in as the lead actress for an upcoming film but a confirmation is awaited from the team of the film as well Shriya.

Shriya Pilgaonkar, who is known for Guilty Minds, Taaza Khabar, Broken News, among others, is said to have teased the audiences too a while ago by sharing a picture with Emmay Entertainment’s Nikhil Advani. The photo also featured actor-filmmaker Saurabh Shukla who will also be directing the film. The source close to the film said, “Shriya Pilgaonkar is all set to star opposite Jitendra Kumar in Nikhil Advani next production which is supposedly directed by Saurabh Shukla. While more details are under wraps, we are excited to see this fresh pairing in an out and out commercial film by the production house.”

The source also added that both the actors have finished the shoot for the project. While we had earlier learnt about Jitendra being part in Emmay's next, Shriya is the latest addition to the team. Talking about Jitendra Kumar, he is known for his performances in web shows like Kota Factory 2 and Panchayat 2.

Also Read: Shriya Pilgaonkar mesmerizes audiences in trailer of her short film Sita on Hotstar; watch video

Television to South to Bollywood, celebrities across the country are gearing up to welcome the harvest season by celebrating different festivals. For the unversed, the onset of April 14 and 15 is celebrated as Baisakhi in North India, Vishu and Puthandu in South India, and Poila Baisakh in East India. Celebrities like Ajay Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan, South celebs like Mohanlal, Jayaram, and television celebrities like Tina Datta, Debina Bonnerjee, among others have taken to social media to extend their wishes on different platforms on social media.

Ajay Devgn

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Madhuri Dixit

Bobby Deol

Rakul Preet Singh

Shilpa Shetty

Nivin Pauly

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Mohanlal

Vignesh Shivan

Jayaram

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Also Read: Priyanka Chopra celebrates first Easter with daughter Malti Marie; dons matching clothes, see photos

Anupam Kher held a special ceremony to honour his late buddy Satish Kaushik on the occasion of his 67th birthday. He invited a number of well-known figures from the film business, including Subhash Ghai, Shabana Azmi, Anil Kapoor, Neena Gupta, and Javed Akhtar. Vanshika, the late actor's 10-year-old daughter, and his wife Shashi were also present.

When Anupam spoke during the event about late friend Satish Kaushik, he started crying on stage. Tears were also shed by Anil Kapoor, who was seated in the crowd quietly. Anupam said, “Satish passed away but our friendship has survived all ups and downs and has seen the most amazing gift has given to us. Anil has prepared a small audio-visual for Satish, we will see that. Then I will request Anil to come and talk.” While this was going on, Anil repeatedly told that he wouldn't come on stage, to which Anupam told him, “You will have to come. No no, you have to come. That's okay. I'm also dealing with it. I can't deal with it alone.” Anupam further added, “(He was) underrated sometimes, but he was so brilliant. He never decided to market himself. He was amazing.”

Anupam said, “On the 9th, 7th he came on my birthday, he called me up, maine kaha, 'Tu bohut thaka hua sound karraha hai' (I said, ‘You sound very tired'). Kyu aesa karraha hai? Tu aesa kar hospital mein chala ja, check-in kar, don't admit yourself, go and check in'. Toh usne kaha, 'Don't worry, main abhi marne waala nahi hoon' (Why is that so? Go to the hospital and check-in. He said, 'Don't worry, I am not going to die'). And after three hours he, unfortunately, left us.”

Anupam had earlier revealed why he decided to celebrate the birthday of his friend of 48 years. He told ANI, “4-5 days ago, Satish came in my dreams and he said 'Yaar tu mere liye kuch nahi kar raha hai kya (are you not doing anythig for my birthday)?', so then I decided to celebrate Satish's life today.”

Legendary actor Satish Kaushik passed away on March 9 following a cardiac arrest, and veteran actor Anupam Kher bid a heartfelt farewell to him. Kher was the first celebrity to share the news of the demise of late actor-director Satish Kaushik.

Anupam Kher and late actor Satish Kaushik were National School of Drama (NSD) graduates and they had been friends since then.

Also Read: Anupam Kher pens an emotional note as he remembers late Satish Kaushik on his birth anniversary; see post

Ever since his exit from Dharma Productions, Ayan Mukerji has been flooded with offers from across production houses. Of all the offers he received, the director decided for himself to direct the epic YRF Spy Universe Film, War 2 with Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr. in lead. "The minute Aditya Chopra saw Brahmastra, he knew that Ayan had the potential to direct a stylish action film. He made an offer to Ayan and the director was more than happy to enter the YRF Spy Universe. Ayan is in fact excited to be groomed by the best in business," a source told Bollywood Hungama.

At YRF, Ayan will be getting the best of the technicians from the West. "Ayan is being handsomely paid to direct War 2. He has signed the contract of Rs. 32 crores as directorial fees for War 2 and the director is all gearing up to start the pre-production work this month. Ayan intends to take War 2 on floors by November and call it a wrap in a year's time," the source told Bollywood Hungama further.

War 2 is slated to release by the end of 2024 or early 2025 and will be the sixth film in YRF Spy Universe after Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War, Pathaan, and Tiger 3. The film will be a continuation of episodes post Tiger 3 and will eventually lead to the epic face-off between Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan in Tiger vs Pathaan.

With Rs. 32 crores for directing War 2, Ayan Mukerji has become one of the highest-paid directors at YRF, right after Siddharth Anand.

Also Read: REVEALED - Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s War 2 to release first followed by Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan’s Tiger vs Pathaan

TejRan fans are going berserk yet again as they can’t stop swooning over the love for Tejasswi Prakash and Karan Kundrra. The couple recently attended the birthday bash of their friend Jessica Khurana, and dance videos of the two have found its way on social media and needless to say, it is going viral. For the unversed, Tejasswi and Karan, who met on the sets of Bigg Boss 15, are currently one of the most beloved couples on television.

Tejasswi Prakash and Karan Kundra, who looked color-coordinated as they attended the birthday bash of their friend Jessica Khurana, were seen showcasing their love for each other in the latest social media videos. It seems that the couple hit the dance floor and were seen doing some sensuous moves that has left the TejRan fans enthralled. Fanclubs of the two television actors have taken to the platform to share these inside videos from the party, where they were seen dancing on songs like ‘Teri Aashiqui’, and other romantic numbers.

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Tejasswi Prakash and Karan Kundrra, who fell in love on the sets of reality shows, are also quite busy professionally. Interestingly, both actors are famous for the supernatural roles they are currently seen playing on screen for the channel Colors.

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While Tejasswi gained a lot of fame recently for her role as Icchadari Naagin in Naagin 6, Karan is winning hearts as the werewolf aka Bhediya, Veer in Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal. The supernatural drama, which seems to be the Indian take on the popular American show The Vampire Diaries, features a love triangle between the supernatural brothers played by Gashmeer Mahajani and Karan with Eisha aka Reem Shaikh playing their love interest.

Also Read: BH Style Icons 2023: Power couple Karan Kundrra and Tejasswi Prakash win Most Stylish TV Actor awards

Siddharth Anand started his career as a director with romcoms and light films like Salaam Namaste (2005), Ta Ra Rum Pum (2007) and Anjaana Anjaani (2010). But he then switched gears and dabbled in action with Bang Bang (2014), starring Hrithik Roshan. The actor and then superstar collaborated on War (2019). It also starred Tiger Shroff and became a huge hit. This was followed by the recent release, Pathaan, starring Shah Rukh Khan. It has emerged as an all-time blockbuster. As a result, Siddharth Anand is now the most sought-after director in Bollywood and already has a few films in his pipeline.

And if reports are to be believed, then Siddharth has also been offered to direct one of the most awaited sequels of Indian cinema, Krrish 4. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “As we all know, this is a superhero film and it requires a director who can handle scale and grandeur effortlessly and excel in the emotional scenes. He should also have an ear for hit music. Siddharth Anand ticks all these boxes. Also, Hrithik has worked with him and both share a comfort level.”

The source added, “The talks are at an advanced stage. It remains to be seen if Siddharth Anand takes up the offer and if he does, how will he find time for it.”

At present, the director is busy with Fighter, starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone. The aerial action entertainer will release on Republic Day 2024. This will be followed by Tiger vs Pathaan, starring Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. It is expected to release in 2025. There are also unconfirmed reports that Siddharth Anand is in talks to direct a film with Prabhas.

Krrish 4 is the fourth film in the franchise and stars Hrithik Roshan in the lead. The first film, Koi Mil Gaya (2003), also starred Preity Zinta and was a story of a developmentally delayed kid who gets superpowers from an alien. The sequel, Krrish (2006), was about his son who discovers his powers and becomes a superhero. It also starred Priyanka Chopra and both also were seen in Krrish 3 (2013), along with Vivek Oberoi and Kangana Ranaut.

All these three films were directed by Rakesh Roshan and he’s currently writing Krrish 4. In a recent mid-day interview, he revealed that the fourth installment will not begin before the end of 2024. He also explained why the scripting is taking time, “Such a concept has barely been attempted before in international movies, let alone in India. I have not attempted this kind of story before where I have no reference point, and hence, it is taking time. There is an emotional core too.”

Also Read: Hrithik Roshan takes on intense training to play the Fighter jet pilot in Siddharth Anand’s next

Based on the famous Kalidasa novel about the love story of Shakuntala and Raja Dushyanta, Shaakuntalam featuring Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Dev Mohan released a day ago. The Pan India film seems to be one of the most anticipated projects and Pushpa star Allu Arjun recently couldn’t stop from showering his love on it. Not only did the superstar expressed his best wishes for the film’s team right before its release but he also penned a special note as a proud father as he opened about the big screen debut of his daughter Allu Arha in the film.

For the unversed, Allu Arha will be seen in a pivotal role of Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s child in the film. In the note shared by Allu Arjun, wishing good luck for the team, and said, “All the best for #Shaakuntalam release . My best wishes for @Gunasekhar1 garu, @neelima_guna & @SVC_official for mounting up this epic project . My warmest wishes to my sweetest lady @Samanthaprabhu2. My Mallu  brother @ActorDevMohan & the entire team.” In another note shared by the Pushpa actor, he expressed his gratitude towards the filmmaker about Arha’s debut saying, “Hoping you all like the lil Cameo by #AlluArha . Spl thanks to Guna garu for introducing her on screen and taking care of her so preciously . Will always cherish this sweet moment.”

All the best for #Shaakuntalam release . My best wishes for @Gunasekhar1 garu , @neelima_guna & @SVC_official for mounting up this epic project . My warmest wishes to my sweetest lady @Samanthaprabhu2 . My Mallu brother @ActorDevMohan & the entire team. — Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) April 14, 2023

Hoping you all like the lil Cameo by #AlluArha . Spl thanks to Guna garu for introducing her on screen and taking care of her so preciously . Will always cherish this sweet moment . — Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) April 14, 2023

For the unversed, Shaakuntalam is inspired by the folklore of the love story of Shakuntala and Dushyanta, who are said to be the parents of Bharata. The latter’s name is the reason behind India being referred to as Bharat. The film released on April 14 in languages like Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi.

On the other hand, Allu Arjun was recently seen winning hearts as he gave them a glimpse into the world of Pushpa 2 that is currently in the shooting stage.

Also Read: Allu Arjun expresses gratitude to fans on his 41st birthday: ‘I am truly blessed’

The Brahmastra couple, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, who not only tied the knot last year but also became parents to a little angel, have been taking the internet by storm. Recently, they left fans swooning over their romance as they were recently seen together on the special day of their wedding anniversary. While posing for the paparazzi, not only did they share sweet poses but Alia also kissed Ranbir’s cheeks.

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt tied the knot on April 14 last year amidst close friends and family at their residence in Bandra. In the recent video, the couple were seen in their deglam avatars as they were seen together in a car, while they were flocked with cameramen around them. Photos and videos of the same have left Ralia fans wanting for more as they couldn’t stop gushing over their love. While some fans showered comments on their love, a few others dropped comments about Ranbir’s uncanny resemblance with Sanjay Dutt.

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One of the users commented, “The way she kissed him” and added a heart emoji. Yet another user wished the couple on their special day saying, “Happy marriage anniversary”. A user added, “Wow <3 look at Alia’s beautiful blushing face, she’s madly in love with her huby” whereas another one dropped a comment, “Ranbir is all shy..Such a cute couple”. A few other appreciative comments included, “Beautiful couple”, and “Love them cutieeeessss”.

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Readers would be aware that Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt met on the sets of Brahmastra. While the film was on floors for seven years, the couple dated for a while before getting engaged in February last year and later, tying the knot in April 2023. They became parents of their daughter Raha in November.

Also Read: Ranbir Kapoor admits he is not a great husband to Alia Bhatt; claims, “I have the desire to be better”

Bollywood actress Pooja Hegde has put an end to the rumours circulating on social media about her alleged relationship with superstar Salman Khan. Speculation about the duo's supposed romance began ahead of the trailer launch of their first collaboration, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, which will soon hit the theatres. Setting the record straight, Pooja broke her silence on the matter during a recent interview.

It all happened during Pooja’s interview with ETimes for the promotion of KKBKKJ. When the portal asked the actress to shed some light on the same, Hegde asserted, “What do I say to that? I keep reading things about me. I am single. I love being single. I am genuinely concentrating on my career right now. I am hoping from one city to the other city, that’s my goal right now. I can’t even sit and address these rumours anymore because what do I do now?”

Coming back to Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, the Farhad Samji directorial is slated to release on April 21. Having said that, it is worth mentioning here that Salman will be returning to the Eid release after four years. Besides Khan and Hegde, the ensemble star cast of the film also features Venkatesh Daggubati, Jagapathi Babu, Bhumika Chawla, Vijender Singh, Abhimanyu Singh, Raghav Juyal, Siddharth Nigam, Jassie Gill, Shehnaaz Gill, Palak Tiwari and Vinali Bhatnagar.

Talking about the film, Farhad Samji briefly spoke about it with Bollywood Hungama. When asked to share his thoughts on the film’s estimated collection, Samji said, “I am focusing on the film’s scene numbers! Right now, my focus is also on ‘Edit mein yeh cheez nikalte hai, yeh cheez rakhte hai, yeh action scene badhate hai, slow motion add karte hai’ etc.” He further added, “For instance, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan has the biggest interval point. Aisa interval scene kisi ne nahi dekha hoga. We have also worked hard on the climax action to ensure that Salman sir’s heroism is shown in all its glory.”

Also Read: Shehnaaz Gill blocked Salman Khan’s number when he called her to offer Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan

Yami Gautam knows how to dress for the season and sets high standards for her followers' wardrobes. It is worth drawing inspiration from her springtime vibrant clothes, summertime pastels, and wintertime dark solid colour scheme. The actress does everything in her can to impress those who love her, whether it is through her flawless fashion sense or her on-screen abilities. Yami Gautam looks gorgeous in anything she wears. As she attended Jio Studios event with her husband, all eyes were on the actress to see what she would be pulling out from her wardrobe. We are pleased to inform that the Vicky Donor star did not let us down one again by showing up to the event in traditional form.

Nothing compares to the allure of a stunning white saree. In a world of bling and vibrant designs, a white saree provides all the simple fashion answers we could ever need. After appearing at the Jio Studio event that was recently conducted in Mumbai, Yami Gautam gave us that response today. We couldn't help but look at her when she arrived, holding her husband. She wore a tone-on-tone floral saree with a blouse that was also exquisitely embroidered, giving the ensemble a festive feel. Yami Gautam's shine gives her saree, which may not be garish but is undoubtedly otherworldly, an air of elegance. She looks incredibly stunning with her long, wavy bob haircut with subtle makeup and a dewy face. We adore her unusual accessory selection, which elevates her status as a fashionista in our eyes. Aside from the drop earrings, the wooden clutch is a surprising feature that we were delighted to see.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Yami will be next seen in OMG 2. OMG 2 is an upcoming Indian Hindi language satirical comedy-drama film written and directed by Amit Rai. It is a spiritual sequel to OMG – Oh My God! (2012) and stars Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi and Arun Govil. The film revolves around the subject of Indian education system. She also has film Dhoom Dhaam in pipeline.

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Also Read: When Yami Gautam was advised to get a nose job done, “I don’t agree with all those things”

Another elegant and lavish event that recently took place in Mumbai was the Jio Studios event. Bollywood diva after diva appeared on the red carpet, all dressed to impress, from Yami Gautam and Mouni Roy to Kriti and Shanaya. Bollywood brings out its most fashionable weapons on the red carpet. Either classic saris or the most dazzling cocktail dresses are worn. For the Jio Studios event, Bhumi Pednekar chose a spotless white pantsuit to make a beautiful entrance. It was expected that when she walked in, every spotlight would focus on her.

Pantsuits frequently convey a strong sense of fashion. They not only give off boss girl vibes, but they also reveal a lot about your fashion preferences. Who better to instruct us on this than actor Bhumi Pednekar? We adore Bhumi Pednekar's bold sense of style. The diva gives fashion police a run for their money with her beautiful and jaw-dropping clothes. In a white pant suit from the brand Coperni, Bhumi raised the temperature dramatically.  She was seen by us sporting white pants and a blazer. The waist of the blazer has been carved out, giving it a sculptural aspect and giving it an energetic twist. A secret snap button placed into one side allows the silhouette to open up seemingly by itself. This design celebrates heritage while still embracing modern innovation with powerful shoulders, notched lapels, and a single rear vent. Her trousers, which feature a low-slung waist and slouchy straight legs, are softly pleated in optic white and have a cool, laid-back vibe.

Bhumi accessorised with a pair of dramatic silver earrings and rings. She chose to wear glossy lipstick, contoured cheeks, and pulled her hair back into a bun, which was the ideal finishing touch for the look. Not to forget her gorgeous white heels.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS: Bhumi Pednekar

OUTFIT: Coperni

STYLIST: Chandini Whabi

MAKE-UP: Sonic Sarwate

HAIR: Seema

JEWELLERY: Simran Chabbra Jewels

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Also Read: Bhumi Pednekar is twirling her way into our hearts while donning an ivory lehenga set

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is once again heading to Cannes. His upcoming project Kennedy has been selected for the Midnight Screening at the 76th Cannes Film Festival 2023. The announcement was made on Thursday, April 14.

Film distributor Iris Knobloch and Thierry Fremaux, director of the Cannes Film Festival, made the announcement on Thursday at the official press conference. It was followed by the update made on the Twitter page. “KENNEDY by Anurag KASHYAP #SéanceDeMinuit / #MidnightScreenings #Cannes2023,” the post read.

KENNEDY by Anurag KASHYAP #SéanceDeMinuit / #MidnightScreenings #Cannes2023 — Festival de Cannes (@Festival_Cannes) April 13, 2023

This is not the first time Anurag Kashyap is headed to Cannes Film Festival. His gangster cult classic Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) was screened at the 2012 Cannes Directors’ Fortnight. The anthology project Bombay Talkies premiered at the 2013 festival under the Special Screenings section. He followed it up with the screening of Ugly in the Directors’ Fortnight section at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. This was followed by Raman Raghav 2.0 at the 2016 festival in the Director’s Fortnight section.

The opening ceremony of the 76th Festival de Cannes will begin on May 16. ALSO READ: EXPLOSIVE: Abhay Deol SLAMS Anurag Kashyap; claims he never demanded a five-star hotel room during Dev D’s shoot: “He is definitely a liar and a toxic person. And I would warn people about him”

Legendary lyricist, filmmaker and poet Gulzar, recipient of the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award, unveiled the poster of writer-director Raj R’s 8 A. M. Metro at his Bandra home. Starring Gulshan Devaiah and Saiyami Kher, the film is an emotional roller-coaster slated to release on 19th May. The film is being distributed by Shiladitya Bora’s Platoon Distribution. Raj, earlier directed the award-winning Telugu film Mallesham in 2019 and was associated with the 2021 Malayalam film, Paka, which was selected for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

Gulzar was elated to contribute 6 of his poems to the film. During the film’s poster launch, he expressed a warm sense of euphoria and mentioned how he felt a pinch in his heart, the first time he read the lovely script; a feeling that instantly inspired him to contribute passionately to the film. Speaking about the film and Gulzar's contribution, Raj says, “It’s a story of two strangers who inadvertently bump into each other in the metro and strike up an unlikely friendship, in the process finding themselves and each other. I can’t thank Gulzar Saab enough for this magnanimous gesture and feel a deep sense of gratitude towards the legend that he is.”

Saiyami plays a 29-year-old housewife Iravati whose mundane life in Nanded is turned upside down when she has to rush to Hyderabad to tend to her pregnant sister who is confined to the bed. Fighting off recurring panic attacks, she turns to Gulshan’s Preetam, a banker with more to him than meets the eye, and the duo subsequently go on many journeys, both physical and metaphysical, finding solace in each other’s company. “But there’s a catch because my character harbours a secret which can tear them apart and also what they believe in,” shares Gulshan, who was instantly intrigued by this deceptively simple story.

For Saiyami, it was the snatches of poetry that she writes and which Preetam comes to appreciate that was one of the attractions of the project. “Can you believe I’m mouthing poetry written by Gulzar Sahab!” the actress exclaims.

Apart from Gulzar’s poetry, the movie music, done by Mark K. Robin, features songs written by Kausar Munir, and sung by artists like Jubin Nautiyal, Jonita Gandhi, Javed Ali, Vishal Mishra, and the Nooran Sisters. The film is slated to release on 19th May in cinemas across India. ALSO READ: Saiyami Kher to start her cricket show on Cricbuzz titled Match Party

Megastar Shah Rukh Khan, who recently gave a blockbuster with Pathaan, has been included in Time magazine's annual 100 Most Influential People of 2023. The actor is on the list of Icons for the year 2023 which includes stars like Pedro Pascal, Angela Bassett, Michael B. Jordan, Doja Cat, Ke Huy Quan and Jennifer Coolidge among others. SRK's Pathaan co-star Deepika Padukone penned a note for him and called him a 'phenomenon'.

Deepika Padukone wrote, "I’ll never forget the first time I met Shah Rukh Khan. I had just arrived in Mumbai from Bangalore with one suitcase and a dream. The next thing I knew, I was sitting in his house! I was being considered for a role in a film opposite him. It’s been 16 years since. What makes our relationship special is the love, trust, and respect we have for one another. Shah Rukh Khan will forever be known as one of the greatest actors of all time. But what truly sets him apart is his mind, his chivalry, his generosity. The list goes on …"

She added, "For someone who has known him intimately and cares for him deeply, 150 words will never do justice to the phenomenon that is Shah Rukh Khan."

Deepika Padukone debuted in the industry opposite SRK in Om Shanti Om. They went on to star in Chennai Express, Happy New Year and now Pathaan.

On the work front, Shah Rukh Khan is basking in the success of Pathaan. The film, released in January 2023, surpassed Rs. 1000 crore mark at the global box office. He is currently on the verge of wrapping the shoot for Atlee Kumar's Jawan. The film is scheduled for June 2023 release. He also has Rajkumar Hirani’s Dunki set for December release. ALSO READ: Kajol reveals she would choose ‘Aman’ Salman Khan over ‘Rahul’ Shah Rukh Khan in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai if she were Anjali in real life

Bollywood actor and philanthropist Jackie Shroff, continues to inspire millions with his noble initiatives. Recently, he was invited to facilitate an awareness initiative on leprosy, organised by Alert India and Euro School, Thane.

Jackie, known for his commitment to social causes, expressed his gratitude towards Alert India for their dedicated efforts towards creating awareness about leprosy. He said, “I am honoured to be associated with Alert India, an organisation that has been working towards leprosy awareness for years. It is heartening to be a part of initiatives that aim to spread awareness about leprosy and its impact on society. I am grateful to Ms Veera Rao for organising the visit to Euro School, Thane, and creating awareness amongst the students, faculty, and parents. It is heartening to see young minds being sensitised to such social issues.”

During his visit to Euro School, Thane, Jackie exhibited his warm and affectionate side as he interacted with the children. He was seen making them laugh, engaging with them, and posing for pictures with them.

Jackie's unwavering dedication to social causes continues to inspire millions. Recently he was also spotted at NMACC event. Jackie won over the hearts of fans and netizens with his unique approach to life. Jackie's campaign of 'ped lagao' resonated with his fans, as he was seen carrying a potted plant to promote the planting of trees. He is a true nature lover and is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment.

Apart from this, on the film front, Jackie Shroff will next be seen in Baap, starring alongside Mithun Chakraborty, Sunny Deol, and Sanjay Dutt.

Also Read: Jackie Shroff to reunite with his Hero director Subhash Ghai after over 20 years

On Wednesday, Jio Studios held a special event at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. At the occasion, the production company will reveal a schedule of new movies as well as web series. Jio Studios has revealed a sizable slate of films for the future, including Bhediya 2, Stree 2, Dunki, and Bloody Daddy. There is something for everyone, from some of the eagerly anticipated movies to OTT releases for others. The line-up features a variety of regional languages, web series, and movies. In the meantime, last night's celebrity line-up featured everyone from Hrithik Roshan to Shahid Kapoor. It's a known truth that Kriti Sanon converts every event into her own personal runway. She also arrived with her sister Nupur Sanon. Fashion trends are well-known to Kriti Sanon. She is skilled at making an impact with her fashionable outings, and we were once again pleased by her choice for the Jio event.

Kriti Sanon's film preferences have had a significant impact on Indian cinema. However, one can confidently assert the same about her fashion preferences. From her daring monochrome outfits for movie promotions to her gorgeous festive attire, Kriti has earned a flawless score of 10 out of 10 in our evaluation of fashion style. Kriti chose a blood red co-ord set from Galvan London's racks for her most recent outfit. A crop top with a square neckline and mirror sequins all over was part of her coordinated outing. She wore it with a mirror-sequin-and-thigh-high slit, colour-coordinated skirt. She wore it with a mirror-sequin-and-thigh-high slit, colour-coordinated skirt. The bodycon fit of Kriti's dress highlighted her slender frame. The diva added accessories like several finger rings and strappy transparent heels to the outfit. Kriti had minimal makeup on and her mane was left free in beach waves.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Kriti has an interesting line up of films coming up. She will be next seen in Adipurush, featuring actors Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Sunny Singh, Saif Ali Khan and Devdatta Nage. The upcoming Indian mythological film based on the Sanskrit epic Ramayana. Kriti is also shooting for film The Crew opposite Tabu and Kareena Kapoor. Film is directed by Rhea Kapoor. Kriti has also announced an untitled film with Shahid Kapoor. The film will release in Oct 2023. Her film Ganpath with Tiger Shroff is also in works.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS: Kriti Sanon

OUTFIT: Galvan London

STYLIST: Tanya Ghavri

HAIR & MAKE-UP: Aasif Ahmed & Adrian Jacobs

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Also Read: Kriti Sanon opens up on her journey in Bollywood; says, “I have evolved through these years and sort of found my own craft”

Jio Studios revealed their forthcoming portfolio of movies and web series on Wednesday. The studio also provided a few sneak peeks at some of their upcoming movies, including the film starring Vicky and Sara which is now titled as Zara Hatke Zara Bach Ke.

The film is directed by Laxman Utekar and is going to be a rom-com. It is produced by Dinesh Vijan under the banner of Maddock Films. Last year, Sara had taken to Instagram and shared a post featuring herself along with Vicky Kaushal. She announced the wrap of the film. Sharing the picture, she wrote in caption, “It’s a film wrap. Can’t believe it’s already over! Thank you @laxman.utekar sir for giving me Somya. Thank you for all the guidance, patience and support. Thank you for always being so understanding and always pushing me to do better and better.”

Lauding co-star Vicky Kaushal, she added, “@vickykaushal09 every day with you on set has been a blast. From enjoying Punjabi songs and bonfires to early morning drives and copious cups of chai. Thank you for making this journey so memorable for me. You’re one of the most humble, talented and gifted actors I’ve met, and I’m so privileged that I got to share screen space with you and learn so much from you.”

She continued, “@pvijan #DineshVijan @maddockfilms thank you for being such considerate, caring and loving producers. Set and work truly felt like home, and you people truly felt like family.

@raghav_dop working with you has been so much fun! And I can’t wait to do it again soon

@jatinbajaj20 @sujit_dube @punit_dave__ @_pawni_tripathi @bruh_mistha @rohit_utekar1 you’ll have been a great team! Thank you all for taking such good care of us.

@kavyesharmaofficial @hairbytabassum @devanshipatil thank you for making Sara look like Somya and making us both feel pretty and confident.”

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Jio studio is prepared to release more than 100 stories in numerous languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, and Bhojpuri, in original films and web series of various genres. For their forthcoming films, Jio Studios, the media and content division of Reliance Industries Ltd, has announced collaborations with renowned directors like as Raj Kumar Hirani, Sooraj Barjatya, Dinesh Vijan, Ali Abbas Zafar, Aditya Dhar, Prakash Jha, Amar Kaushik, and Laxman Utekar.

The impressive film line-up includes Dunki, which stars Shah Rukh Khan, Shahid Kapoor starer Bloody Daddy, an untitled film starring Shahid and Kriti Sanon, Bhediya 2 with Varun Dhawan, Bhul Chuk Maaf, which stars Kartik Aaryan and Shraddha Kapoor, Stree 2 with Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, and Section 84, which stars Amitabh Bachchan. Bhediya 2 will be released in theatres in 2025, while Stree 2 will be released on August 31, 2024.

Also Read: Sara Ali Khan gets candid about her emotions for mother Amrita Singh; says, “Mom is the reason to wake up”

Veteran actress Uttara Baokar passed away at the age of 79, on Tuesday at a hospital in Pune after a protracted illness. As per reports, her final rites were carried out on Wednesday morning.

The National School of Drama (NSD)-trained actress Uttara Baokar has performed in a variety of roles, including Padmavati in Mukyhamantri, Mena in Mena Gurjari, Desdemona in Shakespeare's Othello, and mother in playwright Girish Karnad's Tughlaq, among others. For her work in Mrinal Sen's Ek Din Achanak, Baokar also won the National Award for Best Supporting Actress. In 1984, she also won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. Her performances in Govind Nihalani's Tamas and Rukmavati Ki Haveli received praise as well.

Several celebrities took to social media to express their grief on her demise. Actor Manoj Joshi tweeted, “Demise of Uttara Baokar Ji is an irreparable loss to Indian Film Industry. Deeply pained by her demise. Om Shanti.”

Demise of Uttara Baokar Ji is an irreparable loss to Indian Film Industry. Deeply pained by her demise. ॐ शांति pic.twitter.com/nX0IMevO3P — Manoj Joshi (@actormanojjoshi) April 12, 2023

Actress Neena Kulkarni wrote on Twitter, “A remarkable actress. A sensitive and private person in real life, Uttara tai was the epitome of dignity and humility. Time spent with her during the making of films Uttarayan and Shevri, have added value to my life.

उत्तरा ताई….. भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली”

#UttaraBaokar A remarkable actress. A sensitive and private person in real life, Uttara tai was the epitome of dignity and humility. Time spent with her during the making of films Uttarayan and Shevri, have added value to my life. उत्तरा ताई….. भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली pic.twitter.com/2o2PolpzLw — Neena Kulkarni नीना कुळकर्णी (@neenakulkarni) April 12, 2023

She collaborated on multiple films with director Sunil Sukthankar, who described her as a disciplined performer. He claimed that she used to have a no-nonsense attitude while working on sets. PTI quoted him as saying, “She played a variety of female roles in our movies and she was one disciplined actor. When on the sets, there a no-nonsense attitude used to prevail.”

With all eyes set on the next big movie of Shah Rukh Khan, there has been interesting update about his film Jawan. The Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi starrer has yet again grabbed eyeballs and this time photos from the sets of the film have found its way online. It seems that the cast is currently in Mumbai shooting for the movie and if reports are to be believed the team is putting together a song.

Fan clubs of superstar Shah Rukh Khan took to social media to share photos from the sets that seems to be the backdrop of Bandra-Worli Sea link in suburban Mumbai. From what we hear, the makers of Jawan are currently shooting a song with the leading actor as well as Nayanthara. A fanclub page has also shared photo of Farah Khan Kunder being present on the sets of the film wherein she is seen engrossed in work. Whereas another fan has posed with Atlee with the Sea-link backdrop.

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Besides all these, Farah Khan Kunder too has confirmed her presence at the location by sharing a photo with the same backdrop. However, members of the Jawan team are missing from the picture. She posted a simple caption without revealing details of her shoot saying, “Long time no Sea #shootlife #sealink #mumbai pic credit: @dop_gkvishnu”. Her tagging the cinematographer of the SRK starrer has only further confirmed the details of the shoot.

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Jawan is expected to have a blend of South and Bollywood stars. With Vijay Sethupathi as the antagonist, the film also stars Yogi Babu, Priyamani, Sanya Malhotra, among others in pivotal roles. Produced under the banner of Red Chillies Entertainment, Jawan too is expected to be a pan India that will release in multiple languages on June 2.

Also Read: Will the teaser of Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan be attached to Salman Khan’s Eid release Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan?

Alia Bhatt is set to take the global stage ahead of her anticipated international debut with Heart of Stone. She is all set to debut at one of the biggest fashion events of the year MET Gala. Alia has carved her own space with her unique fashion choices and is now taking it globally on the most sought-after red carpet across the world. For the event, Alia will be wearing a Prabal Gurung outfit for the red carpet.

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

On the work front, Alia Bhatt has an exciting year ahead with the release of Netflix’s Heart of Stone with Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan. She also has Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. The film stars Ranveer Singh, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi. ALSO READ: Alia Bhatt pens emotional review for Rani Mukerji starrer Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway; says, “Saturday night was spent in tears”  

Deepak Dobriyal is considered a very talented actor but he’s mostly remembered for his comic roles. With Bholaa, however, he stunned the viewers. As Ashwathama aka Ashu, he played an all-out negative character very convincingly. No wonder, he became the highlight of this film, which featured Ajay Devgn not just as the lead director but also as the director. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Deepak Dobriyal spoke about Bholaa, his journey and a lot more.

What kind of feedback have you received for your role in Bholaa? I often remarked before the release that this is a re-launch for me. And I was bang on. Ever since Bholaa was released, I have been on my phone from morning 8:00 am till midnight, replying to messages. I have been flooded with praises and compliments like never before. I am so happy to see the impact that my character has had. Usually, when you do comic roles, you’ll rarely be offered such a well-fleshed-out character, belonging to a different shade. When it comes to negative roles, examples are few and far between of actors who dabbled in this genre from comedy. For a long time, I had the desire to essay a negative character. While doing theatre with Arvind Gaur’s Asmita theatre group, I used to do only serious plays. Main serious actor karke jaana chahta tha. But in Mumbai, survival became difficult and I realized that no one is offering me a serious role. When I was offered comic roles, I was unsure ki mere andar se comedy niklegi ya nahin niklegi. It was never my forte.

In fact, at one point, I got irritated as well by doing comic roles. Of course, I got a lot of love for doing these roles and I am thankful. My Delhi friends, who had seen me do plays, used to be quite shocked and amused seeing more do funny roles. They’d be like, ‘Yeh kya hai, Deepak?’! I got tagged as a comic actor. Every month, I am offered 4-5 comic roles. Most of these characters are written on the same line as my part in Tanu Weds Manu (2011). I decided to not take up such roles. I believe that if I kept doing only comic roles, as an actor, aap khaali ho jaaoge. If you keep doing the same stuff, you won’t even be able to imagine a new layer yourself. Thankfully, with Bholaa, my image of being only a comic actor has busted.

Who recommended your name for Bholaa? Was it the writers, the casting director or Ajay Devgn? Ajay bhai did. Someone told me, ‘Ajay bhai sab se lade aap ko cast karne ke liye’. I was like, ‘Kamaal hai yaar’! I knew that if Ajay bhai has so much faith in me, fir toh main phail sakta hoon. Aur main film mein phail gaya!

There’s a shot in the ‘Paan Dukaniya’ song where you murder a person while dancing. It was quite unique and memorable… It became possible thanks to Master ji, that is, choreographer Ganesh Acharya. Also, my character came out so well due to Ajay bhai’s expert direction. There was no item song in the original film (Kaithi; 2019). But here, Ajay bhai added it and he was sure that in the song, he wants to show my maniac side. He and Master ji get the credit for it. Also, look how Ajay bhai has shown my swag in the film. You cannot expect swag from a comic actor. Most filmmakers expect comic timing from a comic actor and that he should look cute and goofy. But in Bholaa, I am happy with the way I have been presented. Aisi acting toh bahut actor kar lenge. Par sabke paas Ajay Devgn nahin hai! (smiles)

Special mention should also go to Anjali Verma, who did my make-up, Radhika Mehra, who designed my costume, Farooq Shaikh, who did my hair and lastly, Aseem Bajaj, our cinematographer. So, it’s teamwork.

Often, when actors are criticized for their performance, they blame their co-actor, script, director etc. When they are praised, they take all the credit! I have clarity and all other actors should also be aware of who all were responsible for their fabulous work in a film. In my case, main 2-3 din hawe mein udta hoon. I enjoy the praise coming in. Fir uske baad aukaat pe aa jaata hoon! And this reality check is very important. You’ll do a grave mistake if you don’t give credit to your team. Agle film mein aap pakde jaaoge.

Your character dies too soon in the film. We wish you had more screen time… Many people told me the same thing to me. But I have no complaints as I am inundated with love from all quarters. It means everything to me.

You began your career more than 20 years ago with small roles. And then you featured in a plum part in Omkara (2006). This film must have been very important for you in your career… It ended my struggle! I didn’t had to go for auditions after Omkara. Producer ya director direct bulate the. Before Omkara, I used to tell struggling actors that ‘It’s just a matter of time. Work on your craft. Improve your art daily. Yahan pe koi kisi ka maai-baap nahin hai’. However, no one used to take me seriously then as I was also a struggler. After Omkara, I won a Filmfare and then they took my words seriously. And I would tell them ‘Main pehle bhi yahin baat kar raha tha! Soch badi rakho. Soch choti mat rakho’!

I believe one should concentrate on their personal life as well. The problems you face in your life can act as a hindrance towards your craft. Jab aap yeh issues sort out karte ho, toh aapka craft aur nikhar ke aata hai. So, your real life is the main playground.

You won the Filmfare Award for Omkara. During your winning speech, you said ‘Itni gaali khaane ke baad kuch mila toh sahi’! What made you say that? Bahut se log tab respect se baat nahin karte the. The casting people and coordinators would address me as ‘yeh patla sa actor hai’ or ‘skinny actor’. But my performance in Omkara silenced them all and they began treating me with dignity.

Now, the scenario is much better. Some very talented and reputed casting directors are there in the industry like Mukesh Chhabra, Vaibhav Vishant, Shanoo Sharma, Tess Joseph etc. They understand the depth of actors and because of them, a lot of artists have progressed

A landmark performance from you was in Tanu Weds Manu. As Pappi, you were terrific and you brought the house down in the sequel, Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015). In an interview, you mentioned that you rejected the film 4-5 times! Why was that and what made you come on board? That’s because writer Himanshu Sharma wrote the character very beautifully. Hence, I told Aanand ji (Aanand L Rai), ‘Yeh role koi bhi actor karega, woh lajawab tarike se hi karega’. This was a time when I was busy creating my image. As an actor, you feel that you can also contribute in some way to the role. I remarked, ‘Yeh toh bana banaya role hai’. I assumed that main iss role ke hisaab se bada hoon. But then I realized that Mumbai is an expensive city! Yeh shehar aapki soch ko chota nahin, par jhuka zaroor deta hai. Hence, I took up the film. Also, Aanand ji ne bahut pyaar diya. If he has made up his mind that this particular actor fits a role, he’ll go to any length to get him or her on board. For an actor, this is a motivating factor. Woh actor bhi fir poori jaan laga ke kaam karta hai unki film mein.

Your dialogue in Tanu Weds Manu Returns, ‘You are a good question but your question hurt me’ has become famous today… (Smiles) Oh yes. The ‘shuddh gareeb’ meme from Hindi Medium (2017) is quite used as well. Woh meme dekh ke bhi bada mazaa aata hai. However, nowadays a lot of writers have started writing dialogues with the idea that ‘yeh dialogue aage chal ke meme banega’.

Do you think it’s a good trend? After all, the makers of Tanu Weds Manu Returns or Hindi Medium never imagined that their dialogues would become memes… I don’t think writers ko meme ke hisaab se sochna chahiye. Meme banna hoga, toh ban jaayega. Meme ek context se nikalke aata hai. The writers need to focus on concept and content. Public needs a catchy concept. Warna Instagram pe toh kaafi aisa bina concept ka content mil jaayega. One of the reasons why films are not working as much is because the whole world is on Instagram and social media. It has made things tough. But as I said before, if the concept and concept are strong, then nothing can stop it from going viral or becoming meme worthy.

In your career, you have never done a web series… I have shot for one recently and it’s about to release. It’ll be out on Disney+ Hotstar in May.

Which are your forthcoming films? I am doing Sector 36, co-starring Vikrant Massey. I am also a part of Manoj Bajpayee’s next. It is directed by Raam Reddy, who made the acclaimed Kannada film Thithi (2015).

Now that you have completed more than 20 years in the industry, what’s your plan for the next 20 years? Do you have a roadmap? I just want good scripts to come my way. And I want to surprise people. Log soch na sake, uss tarah ke roles karna chahunga. Toh main bolna nahin chahta, karke hi dikhana chahta hoon! I remember after Omkara, I had expressed the desire to do a biopic. It’s been 17 years. Sab ne biopic kar li hai, sivaay mere!

Any plans to turn director or producer? I want to concentrate on acting. I do wish to direct sometimes though.

Also Read: Ajay Devgn celebrates his birthday by hosting special screening of Bholaa for 100 underprivileged children in Mumbai, see photos

Celina Jailty, who started off her career as a Bollywood actress, may be away from the industry. But she has gained fame as a popular social activist and since then the actress has combated several trolls on social media. But the recent one seems to have crossed a line as Jaitly lashed out at the user and, requested the platform to take action against the troll after the troller accused her of sleeping with Fardeen Khan and Feroz Khan.

For the unversed, Celina Jaitly got her first big break in Bollywood because of late actor-filmmaker Feroz Khan and actor Fardeen Khan as she debuted in the industry with their film Janasheen (2003). In the tweet, the social media user had written, “#CelinaJaitley is the only Actress in Bollywood who slept with both Father ( Feroze Khan ) & son ( Fardeen Khan ) many times.”

The tweet obviously did not go down well with the former Bollywood star who took to the platform to lash out at the user saying, “Dear Mr Sandhu hope posting this gave you the much needed girth & length to become a man & some hope to cure you of your erectile dysfunction. There are others ways to fix your problem..like going to a doctor, you must try it sometime!” She also added, “@TwitterSafety pls take action”.

Dear Mr Sandhu hope posting this gave you the much needed girth & length to become a man & some hope to cure you of your erectile dysfunction. There are others ways to fix your problem..like going to a doctor, you must try it sometime! #celinajaitly @TwitterSafety pls take action https://t.co/VAZJFBS3Da — Celina Jaitly (@CelinaJaitly) April 11, 2023

Talking about her debut, while the film failed to make a mark, Celina Jaitly soon gained a place in the industry with films like Zinda, Apna Sapna Money Money, Golmaal Returns, among others. The actress, then married Austrian hotelier and entrepreneur Peter Haag in August 2011 and is currently a mother to three kids, namely, Winston Haag, Viraaj Haag, and Arthur Haag.

Also Read: Celina Jaitly reacts to trolls that say they remember transgender ‘only at traffic signals’