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Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Actress Madhuri Dixit shared glimpses of a special star-studded evening that brought together several familiar faces from the worlds of cinema, music, theatre, business, and beyond.Taking to Instagram, the ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’ actress posted a video featuring herself alongside fashion designer Manish Malhotra, filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, actor Imran Khan, veteran actress Shabana Azmi, actor Jackie Shroff, lyricist Javed Akhtar, and filmmaker Boney Kapoor, among others.In the video, Madhuri was seen striking poses with Jackie Shroff and Rakesh Roshan while sharing a warm interaction with Manish Malhotra. She also added a fun touch to the evening as she danced and sang along during the gathering.Reflecting on the gathering, the 59-year-old actress said the evening was a re...

Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Music composer Amaal Mallik has once again gone into rant mode on social media against the malpractices of the industry.The composer took to his X, formerly Twitter, and penned a long note explaining what went behind the making of the song ‘Main Hoon Hero Tera’, which was crooned by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.He wrote, “A statutory warning to the entire audience on each & every social platform of the world… Not a word about my family will be tolerated. Targeting me is part of your game plan, gives you some likes and eyeballs - GREAT! You are welcome. Last few days I have been seeing certain faceless bloody losers on @X trying to pull down my brother for standing up for me when I was not credited for my own song #MainHoonHeroTera”.He went on, “Firstly know t...

Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Actor Varun Dhawan has raised concerns over the declining quality of soil and the loss of natural nutrients after his recent visit to his newly acquired plot of farmland.Sharing what he learned from farmers, the ‘Student of the Year’ actor said the growing use of chemicals and nutrient-depleted soil is a matter of concern. In an exclusive quote shared with IANS, he admitted that the issue has been “giving me sleepless nights” and sought suggestions on possible solutions.Speaking about the same, Varun shared, “When I visited my farm, the farmers told me that today's soil lacks natural nutrients that used to be present before. The seeds are also devoid of those nutrients - zinc, magnesium. The chemicals are affecting all it.”“But sadly, that is what we are consuming, ...

Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Actress Sara Ali Khan is enjoying a refreshing getaway in Switzerland with her mother and veteran actress Amrita Singh.The ‘Simmba’ actress took to social media to share a series of pictures from the picturesque Swiss Alps, featuring breathtaking mountain views, lakes, glaciers, rivers and fountains. Sharing the moments, Sara penned a playful caption that beautifully captured the essence of her vacation with her mother. The actress also expressed how her mother made the getaway even more special.Sharing their pictures, the ‘Atrangi Re’ actress wrote, “Peace & Pahad = Mommy & Mountain Kabhi Lake Kabhi Glacier Kabhi River kabhi Fountain If you want true bliss Mommy must count in Aur baaki vaadiyan sambhal lenge- That I know for certain.”The carousel of photos ...

Chennai, Sep 16 (IANS) Actress Nimisha Sajayan, whose performance in director Sajeev Pazhoor's eagerly awaited social drama, 'Enna Vilai', has come in for praise from industry insiders and critics, has now disclosed that the director of the film never disclosed which character he had in mind for her while he first narrated the script to her. Nimisha Sajayan said, “When Sajeev narrated the story to me, he didn’t tell me which character he had in mind for me. He simply said, ‘Okay, now, you pick.’ There were two beautifully written characters, and Rishi’s character was also brilliantly written. So, I was genuinely curious and a little sceptical about whether he was considering me for Vijayalakshmi’s character or the role of Kanchana. But honestly, I was happy either way. I was completely op...

Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Actor Rohit Saraf, who essays the role of freedom fighter Sachindra Nath Sanyal in ‘The Revolutionaries’, has spoken up on the concept of violence to achieve the means in a society.The actor spoke with IANS along with Nikkhil Advani, Pratibha Ranta, Bhuvan Bam and Gurfateh Pirzada during the promotions of the show in the city.When asked what are his views on the relationship between violence and the fight to set things right in the society, he said, “As Rohit, I do not believe in violence at all. Back then, the time that we're portraying in the series, at that time, Gandhi came in much later, at that time violence was the way, because they knew nothing better. In fact, they had to build their own weapons. They didn't even have access to it or they had to steal it. ...

Chennai, Sep 16 (IANS) The makers of director Balaji Tharaneetharan's eagerly awaited Tamil film 'Baththa', featuring Vijay Sethupathi and Lijomol Jose in the lead, have now released a glimpse video from the film titled 'The World of Baththa', much to the delight of fans and film buffs. Actor Vijay Sethupathi took to his X timeline to share the link to the glimpse video and wrote,"Experience the power-packed #WorldOfBaththa now. Written & Directed by #BalajiTharaneetharan A @SaiAbhyankkar musical. #BaththaFromOct1." The glimpse video opens with all those close to Baththa eagerly awaiting his return. It is evident that the film is set in the eighties. While Baththa's daughter says she is scared and wants her dad to return, his brother is seen exuding confidence that his brother will ret...

Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra has revealed her eco-friendly paper mache Bappa as she marked the 17th year of bringing Lord Ganesha home.Continuing her conscious approach to the festival, the ‘Hungama 2’ actress shared how her family has gradually moved from Plaster of Paris to clay and now paper mache for their Ganpati idol. Sharing a video, Shilpa wrote, “Our 17th year of welcoming Ganpati Bappa home with faith, love and devotion. Over the last decade, we consciously moved from Plaster of Paris to CLAY, and this year, took another step, our Bappa was made with PAPER MACHE. YES, it takes more care and effort, but that’s what we owe not just to God, but to the environment “He” has blessed us with.”The ‘Dhadkan’ actor also highlighted the importance of passing on these...

Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Actress Mona Singh, who has showcased her acting prowess with her work in projects such as Made in Heaven, Laal Singh Chaddha, 3 Idiots and most recently in Kohrra season 2, has spoken about the role of the industry and her own decisions in shaping her career.Mona said in a statement: “I think 40 percent is the industry. They provide the soil, the script, the platform, and 60 percent is me. You know, I choose which seeds to plant and, most importantly, which ones to pull out.”Speaking about her initial years, she said: “So talking about my Jassi era, you see, a lot of things, a lot of decisions were made around me, for me. You know, after Jassi, I had suddenly become the relatable girl next door, you know, the moral compass, the heart. So all the choices that I was ...

Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Known for work in popular shows like Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, Sasural Genda Phool, Jamai Raja, Naagin 5 and Bhagya Lakshmi, actor Mohit Malhotra shared that for him, Ganpati Bappa represents the ability to begin againSpeaking about his personal connection with Bappa, Mohit said in a statement: "For me, Bappa has always represented faith, positivity and the ability to begin again. There is something very comforting about the idea of starting something new with a clear mind and trusting that the path will unfold. I also associate Bappa with being grounded.” Mohit added: “No matter how much life changes around you, there are certain things that bring you back to yourself. Ganesh Chaturthi has that feeling for me... it brings people together, creates such positive energy ...