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Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) Actor and model Poonam Pandey visited Bappa to express her gratitude after fulfilling a dream she had wished for last year — buying her own Mercedes. The actress said she had sought Lord Ganesha’s blessings for the car and returned to thank him after her wish came true.Speaking to IANS, Poonam shared that she had specifically asked Bappa for the Mercedes she had dreamed of owning and had returned to express her gratitude after finally making the purchase. “I asked for a wish from Bappa last year and I wanted to buy this big Mercedes that you see outside. I just bought it and I came here to thank Bappa for it,” she said.Poonam also spoke about her deep and longstanding bond with Lord Ganesha, saying that she turns to Bappa not only for her wishes but also to share the...

Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) Actress Divyanka Tripathi, who recently welcomed twin baby boys with her husband Vivek Dahiya, has shared the details of the Ganpati celebrations at her home.The couple spoke with IANS during the Ganpati celebrations at their home. The actress revealed that this year’s Ganpati celebrations at their home have a blue theme as blue is said to be the favourite colour of boys.The actress told IANS, “Our two babies have just arrived. So, we thought that Lord Ganpati should come and see our babies here at home. And we haven't done much in terms of preparations. We have kept everything very small, very simple. We have brought baby Ganesha. So, we have kept a little blue theme because there are boys, and there are some pearls, and there are rabbits, mushrooms. We have kept...

Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) Actress Bhagyashree added a healthy touch to Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations by sharing a nutritious version of modak, the beloved sweet traditionally offered to Lord Ganesha.As part of her popular social media series, “#TuesdayTipsWithB,” the ‘Maine Pyaar Kiya’ actress shared an easy and quick recipe for health-conscious devotees who wish to enjoy festive treats without compromising on their wellness goals.Calling modak Ganpati Bappa’s favourite sweet, Bhagyashree said that while the delicacy is known for its rich taste and melt-in-the-mouth texture, a healthier twist can make it enjoyable even beyond the festive season. “Modak is Ganpati Bappa’s favourite sweet and it truly melts into the mouth, but for those continuing to balance their health journey, here’s a twis...

Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan has shared what in his daily routine gives him the “Kingly feelings”. On Tuesday, the actor took to his X, formerly Twitter, and conducted a session of #AskSRK his signature ask me anything session where he interacts with fans.One user asked the actor, “Be honest, what’s the most KING-like thing you do in real life? #AskSRK @iamsrk”.Responding to the same, SRK shared, “Have three cups of coffee in bed before anybody can speak with me even if I am late for work!! Then of course on sets get shouted at for being late and have no Kingly feelings left”.The actor also dropped some marriage advice.A user wrote, “I got married this year. We both wanted to invite you par aap aate thodi. But I want to know from the King of Romance “what is th...

Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher recently reunited with filmmaker David O. Russell in Los Angeles.He took a trip down memory lane, recalling his experience of working with him on the acclaimed film “Silver Linings Playbook.” Sharing a picture with the filmmaker, Anupam penned a heartfelt note on social media and described their meeting as a rejuvenating experience. He thanked Russell for hosting him and for their conversations about Shiva, life, cinema and his latest film “Madden.”“Dearest David O. Russell, It was so wonderful meeting you in Los Angeles. Thank you for the delicious lunch, for our beautiful conversations about Shiva, life, cinema, and your latest film #Madden, and for welcoming me into your home. What a beautiful house!! And what extraordinary energy it has...

Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) Television czarina and producer Ekta Kapoor brought together some of the most familiar faces from the Hindi TV industry as she hosted friends and colleagues for Ganpati celebrations at her residence on Monday.Actress Anita Hassanandani who attended the Ganesh poojan at Kapoor's place, shared a series of pictures from the gathering, featuring Ekta Kapoor along with many other popular names from the television fraternity. The pictures captured the group posing together and celebrating the festival in an intimate setting.Among those seen in the pictures shared by Anita were Urvashi Dholakia, Krystle D'Souza, Mushtaq Sheikh, Tanishaa Das Gupta, Vishal Singh and Ruchika Kapoor, apart from Anita and Ekta.The gathering also brought together two of television's much-loved for...

Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) Actress Rasika Dugal took a trip down memory lane as she shared a carousel of pictures offering glimpses of her life lately.She also included a frame featuring the women of the Mirzapur franchise, which she captioned as “The Queens”.The carousel opens with Rasika posing with a dog named Max. In the picture, the actress, dressed in a light blue saree, is seen affectionately holding the dog's face as she smiles for the camera.Another behind-the-scenes picture shows her seated for hair and makeup, with her hair styled in pigtails.The carousel also features quirky Hindi signs reading “Meri Saheli” and “Meri Begum”, a picture of Rasika holding a bouquet of flowers and a handwritten note that reads, “Philaver hi toh hai. Laiph-time thodi hi rehta hai,” signed by “Tuku, Appu...

Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) Actress Chahatt Khanna has weighed in on actor Rohit Roy's recent controversial comments about television, saying that while she has not watched his entire interview, she agrees with his version when it comes to the quality, concepts and creativity currently being offered on the medium.Speaking exclusively to IANS, Chahatt said she did not want to comment on Roy's statement without watching the complete interview, but agreed that television does not match films and OTT when it comes to certain aspects of storytelling and creativity.“I don't know about that statement because I haven't seen the entire interview. But, yes, the quality of work. See, I am from TV and I respect TV medium the most. Because TV makes us actors very strong,” she said.The actress further pointed...

Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) Actor Vikrant Massey has highlighted the growing importance of mental and emotional well-being while reflecting on how the definition of success has evolved over the years.In an exclusive quote shared with IANS, the ‘12th Fail’ actor said that success today is not limited to professional achievements or material comforts but also includes good health, peace of mind and the ability to live a happy and fulfilling life. Speaking about how conversations around mental and emotional health have evolved over the years, Vikrant said, “20 years ago, we didn't talk about mental health. 20 years ago, we didn't talk about emotional health. Today, these things are being discussed in public forums because somewhere, we all realize that health is wealth.”Elaborating on his perspec...

Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has once again left fans intrigued with a cryptic social media post on happiness, expectations and contentment, shortly after making an appearance at Rahul Karnail’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.Salman shared a reel on his social media account, featuring a scenic mountain backdrop and a thought-provoking message about how a person’s perception of happiness can change once they get what they once desired.The message read, “Jab thoda mila, toh khush tha, ab zyada mila, toh dukhi kyun? Jo chahiye tha kal mujhe, aaj mila toh zaroori kyun?”(When I had a little, I was happy, so why am I sad now that I have more? What I wanted yesterday, why does it seem unnecessary now that I have it today?)Somehow Salman did not reveal what prompted him to ...