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Saira Banu reflects on working with Shammi Kapoor in Junglee and his endearing compliment; see post

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Veteran actress Saira Banu has been using her social media platform to share captivating chapters from her illustrious life in the film industry. In her recent Instagram post, Saira Banu fondly recounted the making of her debut Hindi film, Junglee , which featured the iconic Shammi Kapoor in the lead role. She delved into the details of her first scene in the film and the kind words of praise she received from the popular star. Saira Banu chose to share snippets of her initial scene with the renowned actress Lalita Pawar on her Instagram. Sharing the same, Saira Banu wrote in caption, “Moving ahead, I love to remember my very first shot which was a scene shared with the commanding persona of Lalita Pawarji who played a very authoritative and highly principled mother to the hero Shammi Kapoor whose character was etched in the very same mould of lofty mannerisms. When I did this scene all my nervous reactions to the bellowing dialogues said to me by Lalita Pawarji got very natural reac

Sushmita Sen shares heartwarming moments with niece Ziana on her 2nd birthday; Charu Asopa reacts

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Sushmita Sen, renowned actress and doting mother of two daughters, has a special place in her heart for little ones, especially her adorable niece, Ziana. As the baby turned two recently, the actress shared a heartwarming video with niece Ziana and expressed her affection through a heartfelt message. Sushmita Sen has often given her fans a glimpse of her loving bond with her niece, Ziara. Ziana, the daughter of television actress Charu Asopa and Sen’s younger brother Rajeev Sen, celebrated her 2nd birthday. To mark this special occasion, Sushmita posted an endearing video capturing their shared joy during a nighttime ride in Mumbai. The video showcased Sushmita and little Ziana standing through the sunroof of a car, relishing the pleasant Mumbai night. Accompanying the video, the actress wrote, “Happyyyyyyyy Birthday Ziana!!! 2 years old. naughtiest year begins! God bless you with the choicest blessings always!!! We love you soooooooo much!!!! Let me know when you’re ready for our ne

Ira Khan shares beautiful travel pics from Portugal, captured by fiancé Nupur Shikhare; see pics

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Ira Khan, the daughter of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, is currently enjoying a delightful holiday in the picturesque landscapes of Portugal. Sharing glimpses of her travels, it’s evident that her fiancé, Nupur Shikhare, is right by her side, making the trip all the more special. In her latest Instagram post, Ira Khan treated her followers to some candid shots from her vacation, capturing both the stunning surroundings and the joy she’s experiencing. The lovely images, reflecting her love for exploring beautiful places and her penchant for sharing meaningful quotes, were skillfully taken by none other than her fiance, Nupur Shikhare. In her caption, Ira Khan humorously acknowledged her penchant for posting both extraordinary travel pictures and profound quotes, stating, “Because I also post normal posts of pretty places and fancy quotes.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Ira Khan (@khan.ira) Her post garnered a wave of love and

Soha Ali Khan and daughter Inaaya embrace the Halloween spirit with love and style; see post

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Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan recently treated her fans to an adorable Halloween celebration with her daughter Inaaya, sharing the delightful moments on her Instagram account. The post, captioned “Happy Halloween y’all… have a boo-tiful day!!,” featured a series of charming photos that captured the spirit of the spooky holiday. In the initial image, Soha radiated Halloween vibes in an all-black ensemble, setting the perfect tone for the celebration. Her daughter Inaaya, an absolute cutie, donned a matching black dress and mask while clutching a vibrant orange balloon, adding a playful and festive touch to the occasion. Another snapshot revealed Soha in a stylish black top paired with classic blue denim pants. Inaaya continued to charm in a black top, complemented by a shimmery blue skirt. The duo’s coordinated yet unique outfits showcased their close bond and shared enthusiasm for the Halloween festivities.   View this post on Instagram   A pos

Friends cast issue a joint statement grieving the loss of Matthew Perry aka Chandler Bing

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On October 28, fans across the globe mourned the loss of one of the most popular actors, Matthew Perry. The actor was found dead in his hot tub at his Los Angeles home. While investigations are currently on to determine the cause of his death, the entertainment industry has been mourning the loss of the ‘Friends’ actor, most known for his role as Chandler Bing in the iconic 1994 sitcom. After the production houses Warner Bros and NBC Studios issued a statement along with the show creators Marta Kauffman, David Krane and producer Kevin Bright paying a tribute to Perry, the late actor’s entire set of co-actors expressed their grief in a joint statement. The said statement was issued by the entire lead cast of Friends which included Courtney Cox, who essayed the role of Chandler’s wife Monica Geller, Matt Le Blanc who essayed the character of Bing’s bestie Joey Tribbiani, David Schwimmer who played the role of Chandler’s collegemate and his other bestie Ross Geller, Lisa Kudrow aka Phoe

Lionsgate partners with Dharma Productions and Sikya Entertainment to acquire North American and UK rights of the film Kill

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Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) has acquired the North American and U.K. rights to the Indian action movie Kill which is slated for theatrical release in 2024. Speaking of the film, Kill is directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Karan Johar & Apoorva Mehta for Dharma Productions and Guneet Monga Kapoor & Achin Jain for Sikhya Entertainment. Starring newcomer Lakshya alongside Raghav Juyal and Tanya Maniktala, the full-fledged action flick made its world premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival as a Midnight Madness selection. This groundbreaking deal marks the first time wherein an Indian production has partnered with a Hollywood studio on a theatrical release in North America and the U.K. for a mainstream Hindi language film. In the film, star-crossed lovers Tulika (Maniktala) and Amrit (Lakshya) find their clandestine relationship jeopardized after Tulika’s family whisks her aboard the Rajdhani Express bound for New Delhi for an arranged marriage

Ananya Panday shares glimpses of her Maldivian birthday celebrations

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While the social media of Ananya Panday was abuzz with birthday wishes, the actress was not in the country to ring in her 25th birthday. The actress was spotted at the Mumbai airport a couple of days ago, taking off for a Maldives vacation to ring in her special day and it is being said that Aditya Roy Kapur has accompanied her. The speculations got stronger when The Night Manager actor too was seen at the airport. Now giving a glimpse of her Maldivian birthday celebration, Ananya shared a gratitude post on her social media handle. Ananya Panday, who had earlier posted a photo of her breakfast in Maldives, took to Instagram to now share a series of photos from her birthday celebrations in the picturesque island on October 30. Later in the day, after the actress thanked all her friends and close ones for wishing her on her special day, Panday took to the platform to share her beachy look from her special day where she is seen sporting a colourful maxy dress and exploring the beautiful

Kartik Aaryan clarifies that the video of him promoting Congress election campaign in Madhya Pradesh is morphed; posts original ad

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If you happen to stumble upon an unverified video of Kartik Aaryan supporting Congress candidate Kamal Nath in the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections, well stop and watch again. In a bizarre turn of events, Kartik Aaryan found himself endorsing a politician, which he did not even know about. A video of the Satyaprem Ki Katha star found its way online wherein he was seen endorsing a Congress election campaign for the state of Madhya Pradesh. The video obviously left his team and fans perplexed. While sources close to the actor asserted that it is a morphed video, Kartik took to social media to share the original video wherein he is seen endorsing an OTT streaming platform. Soon after the video gained momentum, sources close to the actor were quick to point out the clear use of editing and revealed about the existing ad campaign being morphed and wrongfully used by people for fulfilling their own purpose. The source shared, “There is a morphed version of a Kartik Aaryan ad flo

Priyanka Chopra says people cautioned her for Fashion: “Ladkiyan female-oriented films career ke end mein karti hai”

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Priyanka Chopra arrived in India over the weekend for the opening ceremony of the Jio MAMI Film Festival 2023. On Sunday, she was a part of a masterclass alongside Bhumi Pednekar where she talked about her film Fashion which gave her a huge boost in her career. However, she was told not to do female female-oriented projects at the time. Priyanka Chopra said, “Before Krrish and Aitraaz , it was always there, ‘Oh my God, what’s the next (movie) one I’m going to do? What is the opportunity that is going to come to me?’ I picked from what came to me. After Aitraaz and Krrish , I had done work which gave me a solid foundation. I got critical acclaim. I had people telling me ‘I know my job’, even though I didn’t know I knew my job. That is when I started seeking work that would challenge me.” She added, “I took the decision of signing Fashion right after Krrish , and at that time I was told, ‘Ladkiyan (leading actress) female-oriented films career ke end mein karti hai, National Award

Priyanka Chopra once did three auditions for a movie; says ego is the end of everything: “Don’t let your pride stand in front of you”

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Priyanka Chopra arrived in India over the weekend for the opening ceremony of the Jio MAMI Film Festival 2023. On Sunday, she was a part of a masterclass alongside Bhumi Pednekar where she talked about auditioning for movie parts. She said that she has no qualms in auditioning but there have been fights where she had to ‘fight and audition for them’. While she did not name the project, Priyanka Chopra said that she once liked a script and had to tell her agents to call up the filmmakers for her to audition. She did three auditions for the film and it started with her meeting the filmmakers. As reported by Etimes, she said, “There are times where a movie which I pursue, there are different scenarios. When a script has come to me for my consideration, I will read it for just my character first and to see if the story is interesting. If it is hard to read the script, even if your character is amazing, then I sit with the filmmakers on why it was a hard read. Every wall you hit, you have

Karan Johar reacts to Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh getting trolled for Koffee With Karan 8 episode: “You are landing nowhere”

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Filmmaker Karan Johar is back as the host or Hotstar Specials’ Koffee With Karan for season 8. The premiere episode of the new season saw the presence of star-couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh who came together for the first time on the Koffee couch, spilling the beans on their marriage, proposal, sharing the first glimpse of their wedding and more. However, soon after, the two were being trolled for their relationship, their past, Ranveer’s failures and more. Karan Johar has now reacted to the trolls who were being vile towards the pair. During an Instagram live session over the weekend, Karan Johar said, “Do what you need to do because no one’s looking,” The director added, “Trolling gets you nowhere. You are landing nowhere.” In the episode, Deepika talked about her relationships and said, “I wanted to be single for a while because I had come from difficult relationships. I was going through a phase where I said, ‘I just don’t want to be attached, don’t want to be commit

Photos: Bhumi Pednekar snapped in Bandra

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Photos: Palak Tiwari attends a Halloween party in Bandra

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Photos: Saiee Manjrekar, Alia Bhatt and Giorgia Andriani snapped at Los Cavos in Bandra

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Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra seek blessings at Siddhivinayak Temple ahead of UT 69 release; watch

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As the release of Raj Kundra’s debut film UT 69 approaches, the actor-producer and his wife, Shilpa Shetty, embarked on a spiritual journey to seek the blessings of the almighty. The power couple visited the renowned Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai on Friday, accompanied by their mothers, Sunanda Shetty and Usha Rani Kundra. Amid the rising excitement for the upcoming release, Shilpa and Raj, sporting coordinated white outfits, made a serene and spiritually significant appearance at the temple. Shilpa’s mother, Sunanda Shetty, elegantly chose a pink salwar suit for the occasion, adding a touch of colour to the scene. Raj Kundra, known for his unique style, donned oversized spectacles, which added a distinctive charm to his appearance. While the couple embraced the divinity of the temple, Raj was seen tenderly holding his mother’s hand amid the bustling crowd, reflecting the deep bonds of love and affection within the family. The couple graciously posed for the waiting shutterbugs, wh

Photos: Malaika Arora snapped at Drools event in Powai

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Photos: Giorgia Andriani, Shriya Saran and Mandira Bedi snapped at the airport

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Anil Kapoor signs an international project with filmmaker Ritesh Batra: Report

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Anil Kapoor has reportedly signed an international project with filmmaker Ritesh Batra. It is a mature romantic movie where an unusual relationship begins between an Indian man and a French woman. It marks Batra’s comeback after four years. A source close to the development spoke to Pinvkvilla and revealed, “Anil Kapoor loved the script and has already given his nod. The film is set to be a grand Indo-French production, and if all goes well, it will go on floors early next year.” This will be Kapoor’s third international project after Academy Award-winning Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and Mission : Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011). Meanwhile, Anil Kapoor will star in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal. Anil plays the role of Ranbir Kapoor’s father Balbir Singh in the film. The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Bobby Deol and Triptii Dimri. It is scheduled to release on December 7, 2023. ALSO READ: Boney Kapoor shares fun throwback photo with Anil Kapoor, playfully teases his youthful

Photos: Dino Morea, Lesle Lewis and others snapped at Jagannath Paul’s art exhibition Kshitij

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Koffee With Karan 8: Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh unveil their wedding video after 5 years; see their magical unseen moments at Lake Como in Italy

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The beloved couch is back with Karan Johar as Hotstar Specials’  Koffee with Karan returns for season 8. The first episode couldn’t get any better as star-couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh come together for the first time ever on the Koffee couch, spilling the beans on their marriage, proposal and more. For the very first time, Deepika and Ranveer unveiled the glimpses from their 2018 wedding in Lake Como in Italy. While the couple had a private wedding, an intimate affair with very close family and friends in attendance, for the first time in almost five years since their wedding, the couple shared video glimpses from their beautiful ceremonies. The video, officially shared by The Wedding Filmer after the Koffee With Karan 8 episode, begins with Ranveer Singh who gives the toast post his wedding to Deepika as he jokes that he once declared he would marry Deepika Padukone and the day had finally come. From their magical mehendi and haldi ceremonies, glimpses of Ranveer danci

Koffee With Karan 8: Ranveer Singh convinced Sanjay Leela Bhansali to cast Deepika Padukone in Ram Leela: “Kareena had to exist…”

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The beloved couch is back with Karan Johar as Hotstar Specials’  Koffee with Karan returns for season 8. The first episode couldn’t get any better as star-couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh come together for the first time ever on the Koffee couch, spilling the beans on their marriage, proposal and more. On Koffee with Karan’s infamous couch, Ranveer Singh shared his experience of meeting his real-life heroine and how he convinced Sanjay Leela Bhansali to cast Deepika in Ram Leela after Kareena Kapoor Khan had exited due to some unforeseen circumstances. “Ram-Leela was supposed to happen with myself and Kareena Kapoor in the lead. The set was ready. One week before roll, for some reason, Kareena had to exit the film,” Ranveer told Karan on the premiere episode. He suggested Deepika’s name as he had just watched Cocktail . “Then we were sitting and wondering who to cast. And Cocktail had just happened (released). So there was a discussion with Mr Bhansali, all the ADs and my

American band Goo Goo Dolls & English group Deep Purple to headline music festival Bandland 2023 to rekindle Bengaluru’s rock music legacy

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In a seismic shift for the music ecosystem across the Indian subcontinent, India’s own Silicon Valley Bengaluru is poised to embark on the maiden voyage of BookMyShow’s newest Intellectual Property (IP) — Bandland. This electrifying fusion of India’s rich cultural tapestry with the pulsating rhythms of the city’s illustrious music scene marks a significant milestone as it rekindles the legacy of the country’s original rock music capital. Bandland produced and promoted by BookMyShow Live, the live entertainment experiential division of BookMyShow, promises to celebrate music that is loved across the globe along with some of the most iconic as also upcoming artists from across India and the world over, elevate the music festival experience to unprecedented heights, revitalise and capture the city and its glorious music landscape on a larger scale. A two-day musical and cultural extravaganza, Bandland will be held on December 16th and 17th, 2023 at the Embassy International Riding School