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As India heads into the crucial fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Monday, May 20, 2024, Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan have come forward to encourage the citizens of Maharashtra to cast their votes and fulfill their civic duties.
On May 18, Shah Rukh Khan took to his official social media platforms to pen a heartfelt message urging his fellow Indians to exercise their voting rights. The message, resonating with a sense of duty and patriotism, read, “As responsible Indian citizens we must exercise our right to vote this Monday in Maharashtra. Let’s carry out our duty as Indians and vote keeping our country’s best interests in mind. Go forth promote, our right to vote.”
As responsible Indian citizens we must exercise our right to vote this Monday in Maharashtra. Let’s carry out our duty as Indians and vote keeping our country’s best interests in mind. Go forth Promote, our right to Vote.
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) May 18, 2024
Another Bollywood heavyweight, Salman Khan, also reached out to his fans and followers through social media. In his unique and charismatic style, Salman tweeted about the significance of voting in Maharashtra’s fifth phase of elections. On May 17, his tweet read, “I exercise 365 days a year no matter what and now I’m going to exercise my right to vote on the 20th of May no matter what. So do whatever you want to do man, but go and vote and don’t trouble your Bharat Mata .. Bharat Mata ki Jai.”
I exercise 365 days a year no matter what and now I’m going to exercise my right to vote on the 20th of May no matter what. So do whatever you want to do man, but go and vote and don’t trouble your Bharat Mata .. Bharat Mata ki Jai
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) May 17, 2024
The involvement of Bollywood celebrities in encouraging voter turnout is not a new phenomenon. Over the years, numerous actors, filmmakers, and musicians have used their platforms to raise awareness about the importance of voting.
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Desi Girl Priyanka Chopra recently posted a selfie on Instagram which left her husband and Pop star Nick Jonas in lost of words. The picture is a close-up selfie of Priyanka embracing her fresh new look.
In the picture Priyanka was seen wearing a white T-shirt and a grey blazer. She enhanced her look with a pink lipstick. To the post Priyanka captioned, “Strawberry Days alongside a few heart eyes emojis.” The global icon added the geo-tagged location as Los Angeles, California.
Getting stunned by the picture, Nick Jonas commented, “Wow. Gorgeous.” A user wrote tagging the pop star, “@nickjonas such a nice husband.” Another fan said, “@nickjonas, very lucky.” A netizen commented, “Your face card never declines.” “Pure elegance!!!” read a comment.
This not the first time Nick Jonas acted as Priyanka’s biggest cheerleader. Recently, Nick took to Instagram on Mother’s Day where he shared several pictures. He captioned it with “Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and mother figures out there. I am so lucky to have been raised by such an incredible mother… and to now be married to the most amazing mom ever. You are so full of love and thoughtfulness with our daughter @priyankachopra you are such an inspiration in every way. And special shout out to the world’s greatest mother-in-law. So blessed. MM and I love the three of you so much.”
Priyanka and Nick got married on December 1 and 2 in 2018, in a Christian and Hindu ceremony in Jodhpur’s Umaid. Following the wedding, the couple hosted two receptions in Delhi and Mumbai. They announced the arrival of their daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas via surrogacy on January 2022.
Priyanka has recently wrapped up with the shoot of Heads Of State an upcoming action-comedy featuring Idris Elba, John Cena and Jack Quaid alongside her as key leads. Whereas Nick is currently working on his new acting project directed by John Carney.
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Ever since the first-look poster of Chandu Champion, jointly produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and Kabir Khan was released, nationwide excitement has been seen to watch Kartik Aaryan in a never-before-seen avatar. The poster featuring Kartik Aaryan in ‘langot’ generated extremely positive chatter. Today morning, the makers surprised us with another poster reveal as they piqued the excitement at peak while unveiling the solid second poster featuring Kartik as ‘Boxer’.
After the unveiling of the poster, the excitement went to the next level and it perfectly captured the visual of Kartik Aaryan standing in the ring. While his transformation, sincerity, passion, and work speak volumes in the poster, the story behind the making of this poster is equally exciting.
Source informed threw light on the poster making and said, “Where in today’s time most filmmakers believe in ‘Photoshoot’ sessions for poster shoots, the filmmaker Kabir Khan was sure to go the natural way to make the poster look real. No one knows that the ‘Boxer’ poster has been shot candidly.”
The source further added, “When Kartik Aaryan and Kabir Khan were done with the boxing sequence filming for Chandu Champion, then only Kabir Khan decided to shoot the poster naturally as Kartik was completely into the character. The filmmaker took the moment and shot the picture.”
The makers have gone clutter-breaking way and have made sure to give a natural and real touch to everything coming from the film. This raises the anticipation high, to watching the biggest film Chandu Champion in cinemas and watching the trailer releasing on May 18, 2024.
Mark your calendars for June 14, 2024, as the joint production by Sajid Nadiadwala and Kabir Khan Chandu Champion is set to release on this date and is ready to captivate audiences worldwide with its gripping narrative and stellar performances.
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While the magnum opus Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar created by Sanjay Leela Bhansali is trending on streaming platforms and on social media, Sargun Mehta has joined the trend. Showcasing her admiration for the beautiful courtesan looks which was created by the ambitious filmmaker for actresses like Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, and others which have garnered ample attention, Sargun recreated a similar ethnic and traditional look in her latest post on social media.
Going by the video, it seems that the actress was doing a photoshoot and decided to give her fans some major vintage vibes with her lavish look in a golden and red embroidery lehenga. Adding to it was the layers of some exquisite neck pieces, jhumkas, and of course a passa, maangtikka and taking the dupatta over the head completed the look that resembled the actresses of Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. Fans, who were left mesmerised and enthralled by her elegance and charm, couldn’t stop themselves from appreciating this visual treat and took to the platform to drop heart and fire emojis, showering their love on Mehta’s look. Furthermore, some of them even commented that the actress is looking a ‘Queen’ whereas a few of them wanted to see her as a bride once again.
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Interestingly, the actress had created this look while shooting with Gippy Grewal for the Punjabi film Jatt Nuu Chudail Takri which released recently. The actress had shared several BTS videos last month from the movie wherein she is seen adorning this royal avatar.
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On the work front, Sargun Mehta, along with husband actor Ravi Dubey, owns the television production house Dreamiyata Entertainment, along with that, the couple also kicked off their music label. As for Sargun, the actress who kicked off her career in the entertainment industry with television, is currently one of the most popular actresses in Punjabi Cinema along with adding Hindi films to her repertoire too.
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Vicky Kaushal, who ended the year 2023 with immense appreciation for his role in Sam Bahadur, is busy wrapping up his upcoming projects. With multiple projects in hand, the actor has kicked off the year on a busy note and is currently expected to be abroad wrapping up his film Chhava. On the occasion of his birthday on May 16, the actor received a special birthday post from his father and former action director Sham Kaushal as well as his actor-brother Sunny Kaushal.
A proud father, Sham Kaushal has always expressed his happiness over the success of his son Vicky Kaushal. On the occasion of his birthday, Sham traced the journey of his son from his childhood days to the current star he has become and penned a sweet note saying, “Happy Birthday Puttar (Son). Love u & proud of u. May God’s blessings be always with u. Always feel blessed to have u as my son.” In the series of photos, he also made a special reference to the actor playing the historical figure Chatrapathi Sambhaji Maharaj in Chhava as he said, “This photo was taken in 2001 on the sets of Asoka & only God knew that 23 years later u will be doing the sword fight in & as CHAAVA. Sab Rab di meher (May god bless you). Jor di jhappi (a tight hug).”
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Expressing his love for his brother was also Sunny Kaushal, best known for films like Shiddat, Mili, and Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga, who also shared a birthday wish for his brother along with a comparison of his childhood and his current days, and said, “36 saalon mein zyada toh kuch nahi badla… Happy birthday cutie”.
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While Vicky got some sweetest wishes from his family, the actor’s wife Katrina Kaif is yet to wish him on social media. On the work front, apart from his much-talked about Chhava where he will be seen alongside Rashmika Mandanna, Vicky also has Bad Newz with Triptii Dimri in the pipeline for release.
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Actor-filmmaker Deepak Tijori is displeased but not angry. While talking about his past he looks back at it very fondly. Last weekend his latest film Tipppsy released. The director talked about how he hopes that it doesn’t become a victim of multiplexes not allowing him appropriate showcasing.
“There is a satisfaction that we made a satisfactory film,” Deepak Tijori says as he begins the interview, “but the challenge was to give it a good, proper release.” It is his sixth in his directorial career after being featured in blockbusters like Aashiqui, Khiladi, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, Ghulam and Baadshah.
In an interview with Indianexpress, Deepak talked about the 90s phase and how he would party with his friends Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan. “The main challenge that almost all directors face is that… The box office is run on the basis of the star system, which has been going on for 40-50 years. That hasn’t changed today. It is probably easier to make a film if you have the stars and the actors on your side. I have been an actor before, and I switched to filmmaking when I wanted to share stories. Because this star system exists, it becomes a tough situation…,” he shared.
He also spoke about how the independent producers are struggling and why he has never tried to pitch his superstar friends. He said, “The struggle happens at the time of release, when you have independent producers. National chains support studios, who are frequently giving them food to eat. So, they give priorities to studios, who are on a regular basis providing them content. Today, if you have a decent star on board but not a studio, even he can’t pull off decent showcasing in theatres. So, the business has undergone a major shift, which has got nothing to do with content or quality, but just about who is giving you films every month. I realised it while I was with my distribution house. Although Panorama is a big distribution house, but in spite of that, I didn’t get a single evening show in the whole of Mumbai. My film is a whodunnit, the audience for it comes in the evening, but I wasn’t allotted a single show. So, my whole battle was who do I fight? They expected people to go at 1 or 4 PM in the afternoon. Independent producers have to fight this battle a lot.”
When asked about his fight for showcasing and whether it was a heartbreaking realisation for the actor-filmmaker replied, “Multiplexes have their own permutation combination, which is a situation you can’t fight. They are private owners, so we have to succumb to this monopolistic trade which is existing and co-existing for a long time now. The studios are happy with it. But this is a mode which has cropped up in the last ten years. Earlier, this wasn’t the case. They used to be fair, give each one a certain amount of share. Independent producers should get some decent showcasing.”
“They are still very sweet, whenever I come across Shah Rukh or Aamir or any of the guys I have worked with, they have been nice. We have been the best of friends then, but obviously over the years I made my choice of making independent films, which are not very conventional, my subjects are different. My debut film was about strippers! The same subject then came on screen years later with Desi Boyz! If there is a story, I feel I should go to Shah Rukh or Aamir with, I wouldn’t stop myself, but as of yet, no… I don’t want to ever be in a position where they think, ‘Achcha let’s think about this because he is a friend.’ No, only if I feel I have a worthy story for them,” he shared how having access to superstars doesn’t ease up the process as he wouldn’t reach out to unless he finds his script being worthy enough to pitch to them.
“When we work together, we are the best of friends. The moment we move away, we still remain friends, but it is not like we are meeting each other every day for parties. That happens when you are in a clan. There was a time when we were in a clan, the whole of 90s, we used to party together, whether it is Shah Rukh, Pooja (Bhatt), Raveena (Tandon), Ashutosh Gowariker, Rahul Roy, all of us used to party. We don’t remain the same age, so we obviously grow. When we start growing and living in our spaces, the fact remains that when we meet, we go back to how we were. I am fortunate enough to have created this bond with most of the people I have worked with, whether it is the 90s or now.” He concluded by talking about his friendships in the industry.
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Actor Prateik Babbar is set for an emotional journey to the Cannes Film Festival 2024. His late mother, the legendary actress Smita Patil, will be honored with a screening of her 1976 film Manthan in the prestigious Cannes Classics segment.
Speaking to Hindustan Times before his departure, Prateik expressed his profound emotions. “My mother is going to be celebrated. It is a big moment for me and my family. For me specifically it is extremely symbolic. I am a very proud son. This moment reminds me of how amazing a woman she us and how I am lucky to be her son,” he said.
Manthan holds a special place in Indian cinema history. It was a landmark crowd-funded project, with five lakh dairy farmers contributing Rs 2 each to make the film a reality. “I always knew about it,” Babbar shared. “My grandmother and aunt used to tell me the story of the film’s making. My grandfather was also a farmer, so I was always told to feel proud of my lineage.”
Babbar also revealed, “I revisit my mom’s films very frequently. It’s like watching FRIENDS for me – you know what’s going to happen next, but you keep watching.” When asked if such dedication to filmmaking exists in the current generation, Babbar offered a nuanced perspective. “It’s difficult now. I won’t say it’s impossible. We need to have that kind of reach and support, and most importantly, the story.”
Speaking of the film, released in 1976, Manthan (Hindi for “The Churning”) is a film by director Shyam Benegal that explores the challenges and triumphs of social change in rural India. Set against the backdrop of a village struggling with poverty and exploitation, the film chronicles the arrival of Dr. Rao (Girish Karnad), an idealistic veterinarian, who attempts to establish a milk cooperative movement.
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Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, proud parents to daughter Vamika and new-born son Akaay, have expressed gratitude to the paparazzi for their thoughtfulness towards protecting the children’s privacy.
In a heartfelt note to the media, the couple wrote, “Thank you for respecting the privacy of our kids and for always being cooperative! With love, Anushka & Virat”
Virushka lead a low-profile life, so that they and their children can avoid the constant media gaze and lead a normal family life. They are extremely thoughtful about the fact that protecting their privacy can have a good impact on their family and how they raise their kids.
Star of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and team India, Virat Kohli continues to demonstrate his undeniable mettle as a T20 player despite opposing views from critics, cricket experts, and former players. He is now all set to don the blue jersey for India in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, which will be held in the West Indies and the United States this year beginning June 2. Virat continued his good run with the bat on Sunday, scoring 27 in just 13 balls against the Delhi Capitals (DC) and demonstrating that he can strike big from ball one if necessary.
Anushka will next appear in the sports biopic film Chakda Xpress, which is based on the life of former Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami and will be available exclusively on OTT. The final release date of the film is yet unknown.
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Aditya Chopra is focusing all his energies on the highly-ambitious YRF spyverse which is all set to welcome the sixth film in the universe after three installments of Tiger, Pathaan, and War. With Hrithik Roshan returning as the agent, War 2 is expected to mark the Bollywood debut of South superstar Jr NTR. Not too long ago, the RRR actor had arrived in Mumbai to complete a major schedule of the movie and now he has returned to his hometown Hyderabad after completing the shoot and also casted his vote at the recent elections.
In a recent video which is being shared by paparazzo accounts on social media, Jr. NTR is seen at the Mumbai airport as he is reportedly making his way back to Hyderabad to complete his other commitments. We hear that the Telugu superstar has completed a major portion of War 2 including a showdown scene with the leading man of the film Hrithik Roshan.
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While further details are kept under wraps, the South actor has been garnering ample anticipation regarding his role as reports suggest that he will be seen in a one-of-a-kind role in the movie. It is being said that the film will feature Hrithik Roshan in the role of Agent Kabir, whereas, the character essayed by Jr NTR is expected be that of a mafia or a gangster.
War 2 also expected to feature Kiara Advani in the leading role with the actress marking her first association with the YRF spyverse. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film is slated to release next year, on August 14, a day before India’s Independence Day. Apart from taking audiences on a thrilling ride with high-octane stunts, we hear that the film will also feature subtle references to other franchises which are a part of the spyverse including Pathaan and Tiger.
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