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Mumbai, Dec 15 (IANS) Actress Ananya Panday has heaped praise on Deepika Padukone and shared that the Bollywood star’s a woman who stands up for every person on the set. Sharing an anecdote about Deepika Padukone, Ananya said: “When I started out in the industry, I didn't really know that one could really stand up and reinforce what they want. I used to simply do what I was asked to do.”“Deepika is a woman who stands up for every person on the set, in a very polite way. Because whenever a girl speaks up she is called bossy, or difficult to work with, but she used to convey her needs in a very polite and empathetic way, which made me realise that there is a way in which you can do this,” added the actress, who worked with Deepika in "Gehraiyaan."The “Call Me Bae” actress was seen on the lat...

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) With 2024 inching towards an end, actor Nikitin Dheer has looked back and said that it has been a very fruitful year and satisfying on the work front for him. “It has been a very fruitful year and very satisfying on the work front, with so much fun work I am very grateful to Mahadev.. I don't believe in resolutions, so I stay away from that rabbit hole,” said the actor, who is fondly remembered as Thangaballi from the 2013 film “Chennai Express.”The son of veteran actor Pankaj Dheer is all set to make his Punjabi film debut with “Akaal” in the coming year.Asked what made him say yes, Nikitin said: “The fact that it's being made by Gippy Grewal and Humble pictures, which is the biggest name in Punjab and the fact that it's a very powerful and intense character, it wa...

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) “Bandish Bandits” director Anand Tiwari has spoken about the surprise character Imroz, essayed by Arjun Rampal, in the show. He said that the actor as a poet breaks the stereotype. Arjun Rampal’s surprise cameo as Imroz Dehelvi, a charming writer, won hearts. Tiwari has now shared insights about his character and revealed why he was the perfect choice to bring the character to life in the show.Challenging cliches and redefining how poets are perceived on screen, Tiwari said, “We often picture writers and poets in kurta-pajamas, barefoot, carrying a bag. But they can be anything, come from anywhere—even a music school.”“I wanted Imroz Dehelvi to surprise the audience, to challenge expectations and seeing Arjun Rampal as that poet definitely breaks the stereotype.”He s...

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Malaika Arora recently channelled her inner Shah Rukh Khan as she recreated an unforgettable and iconic train scene from the film "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge." On Tuesday, the fashionista posted a video of her where she is seen recreating the popular scene with her team. Sharing the clip on her Instagram handle, Malaika wrote in the caption, “Channeling my inner SRK, but this time instead of chaiyya chaiyya on top of the train,it’s more like ‘Grab my hand and get IN the train!’ Recreating the DDLJ magic, one dramatic hand pull at a time, with my team holding on for dear life! @railminindia PART 2 of my train journey ….#DDLJFeels #SRKVibes #TrainDrama.”Arora, dressed in a white tracksuit, can be seen helping her teammates board the train.Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol’s ic...

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Actress Pratibha Ranta, who is known for her work in ‘Laapataa Ladies’, is celebrating her birthday on Tuesday. As the actress turned a year older, she said that she is praying for ‘Laapataa Ladies’ to find a place in the Oscars' top 15 shortlist which might be announced on Tuesday. 'Laapataa Ladies' is India’s official entry for the upcoming edition of the Oscars. The actress expressed gratitude, and revealed how she'd like to spend the day, and her excitement for the Oscars shortlist.Pratibha told IANS, "This year has been the most thankful year of my life, and I'm really looking forward for the coming years ahead. I would like to start my 24th birthday by visiting the temple because I think that God has been really kind to me, and I just want to go and thank him fo...

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) The makers of the Sonu Sood starrer “Fateh” have released its second track, “Hitman.” The actor has collaborated with rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh for the foot-tapping peppy number. Leo Grewal has penned the lyrics, while Bosco Martis has choreographed the track. Sood took to his Instagram handle to share the song and wrote in the caption, “They’re here with a tsunami! Punjabi Munde bring the storm Hitman Out Now.”Speaking about teaming up with Honey Singh, Sonu shared, “This journey started when both of us Punjabis met in Chandigarh years ago. Honey’s music had the pulse of the streets back then, and it still does today. Collaborating with him for Hitman feels like destiny coming full circle. His beats have given “Fateh” the edge it needed. This song is a powerhouse of ...

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Hollywood actor Jim Carrey has opened up about his role in the upcoming movie “Sonic the Hedgehog 3”, where he reprised his role as the villainous Dr. Robotnik. Speaking about the challenge of portraying both versions of Robotnik, Carrey says jokingly, “Until I realized I was doing twice the work for the same pay. Next time they’re going to have to throw in a Chaos Emerald or two. But I had asked the universe for a kickass franchise that would endear itself to children everywhere and appeal to the child inside all of us. And blammo, here I am, right through the Sega wormhole.”“Sonic the Hedgehog 3” is inspired by the popular video game series from Sega. Serving as a sequel to “Sonic the Hedgehog” and “Sonic the Hedgehog 2”, the film is directed by Jeff Fowler with a ...

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh recently took a break from his busy schedule to soak in the pristine beauty of Kashmir. The Punjabi superstar was seen sipping traditional Kashmiri Kahwa while enjoying a shikara ride on Dal Lake. Taking to his Instagram handle, Dosanjh shared a serene video capturing his peaceful shikara ride on the tranquil waters of Kashmir. In the clip, the singer can be seen lounging on the wooden boat, wrapped in a cozy blanket, as he immerses himself in the calming melodies of live music. Alongside the clip, the actor wrote in the caption, “Dal Lake Star Mustaq Bhai Ka Kehwa & Adnan bhai ka Rabab.”In the video, a local tea vendor approaches the actor during his boat ride, offering a warm cup of tea. Diljit graciously accepts the tea and savours ...

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Actor Vedang Raina, who was recently seen in the theatrical film ‘Jigra’, recollected an interesting anecdote about his school life. He said that during his tenure in the student council, he once escorted Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, with whom he shared the screen in ‘Jigra’, in a school function. The actor visited his alma mater in the Vile Parle area of Mumbai as the chief guest on the occasion of its annual sports day on Tuesday, and was visibly nostalgic as he walked through the familiar corridors of his school in Mumbai. During the school function, Vedang Raina expressed gratitude towards reliving the school memories.Sharing the anecdote, the actor told IANS, “I can't put it into words about how incredible I feel coming back to my school. I've spent some of the mos...

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) After spending “48 hours” in New Delhi, actress Parineeti Chopra returned to Mumbai and has got back to work. Parineeti took to Instagram, where she shared a video of herself sitting on the back seat and getting driven to the shoot location. In the video, the actress is showing the road she is travelling on with music playing in the background.“Long drives to shoot Mumbai,” she wrote as the caption.She then shared a video of herself sipping coffee in the car while she was stuck in traffic.“Coffee aur main Traffic mein saath saath (coffee and I in traffic together.),” she wrote as the caption.The cousin sister of actress Priyanka Chopra then shared a picture of the traffic she was stuck in enroute her shoot location.She had earlier shared a glimpse of her “night shift”...