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Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Actor-author Twinkle Khanna shared her hilarious reaction to filmmaker Karan Johar’s recent appearance at the prestigious Met Gala.Taking to her social media account,, Twinkle shared a picture of Karan from the fashion event and couldn’t help but admire his dramatic and artistic ensemble.She wrote, “Wah! Now come over wearing this and I will hang you up on my wall you piece of art @karanjohar.”For the uninitiated, Karan made a statement on the red carpet of Met Gala on Tuesday.The filmmaker was seen in an elaborate black outfit featuring intricate embroidery, regal detailing, and a cape-like silhouette that instantly grabbed attention.As he made his MET Gala debut, Karan Johar penned a note of gratitude on his social media, saying that life really does come full cir...

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Actress Aditi Bhatia, who played the role of an inspiring social media influencer in the movie "The Kerala Story 2", revealed whether playing a character who chases online validation made her reflect differently on her own journey as an influencer. Affirming the same, Aditi shared that we live in a time where validation has become so tied to identity, especially online. "Even as someone who has grown up in the public eye and on social media, it made me reflect on how easy it is for young people to seek acceptance externally. The film reminded me how important self-awareness and emotional grounding really are," she explained.Revealing what made her connect to her character, Divya Paliwal, Aditi added, "I think I connected deeply with both her innocence and her fire. She...

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Vidya Balan and late Irrfan Khan's "The Last Tenant" has finally reached the audience after 25 years.As Vidya watched the movie recently, she could not help but admire the effortless and deeply natural screen presence of Irrfan Khan.Putting her emotions into words, Vidya wrote on social media, “Watched The Last Tenant for the first time last night, since I shot for it 25 years ago. I shot for it and then, for some reason, it didn’t see the light of day. (sic)"The film also reminded Vidya of one of the most difficult phases of her career, when nothing seemed to go her way."This happened at a time when nothing I touched seemed to materialize. My first Malayalam film, Chakram, was shelved, following which I was replaced in almost a dozen films over a period of three years...

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Actress Sangita Ghosh, in a rare expression has spoken about her daughter Devi ahead of Mother's Day.Sangita Ghosh who portrays the character of Gulab in the show ‘Tu Juliet Jatt Di’ shared, “Holding my daughter Devi for the first time changed something in me permanently. I don't think I will ever be able to fully put it into words. You suddenly understand every mother who has ever loved their little bundle of joy.”She added, “That realisation has given an entirely different dimension to how I essay the role of a mother. In Tu Juliet Jatt Di, Gulaab is an overprotective mother whose love for her son Nawab is absolute and all-consuming, but the show explores something that I think every family quietly grapples with - the very thin line between protecting your child and ...

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) With Mother's Day around the corner, Nia Sharma and Ankita Lokhande have spoken about their mothers and all the strength they derive from them.Nia Sharma who is currently seen as a part of ‘Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment’, shared, “My strength is a direct inheritance from my mother. I watched her navigate life with an incredible resilience that grew into the confidence I carry today.”She added, “People see my spirit and recognize the security of having a woman behind me who always encouraged me to take up space. I have always felt that you don’t really need anything extravagant, just take your parents along and everything somehow becomes funnier and more special. I still laugh thinking about that one trip where we lost her on a hop-on hop-off bus, only to find ...

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Popular television actress Deepika Singh, who essays the role of Mangal in the show "Mangal Lakshmi", revealed that being a mother is her ultimate calling.Speaking on Mother's Day, Deepika shared that being a mother to her son, Soham, has been a transformative journey for her.She said, “Motherhood continues to be the most transformative journey of my life - one that keeps evolving with every passing day. As an actor, I’ve portrayed many roles on screen, but being a mother to my son, Soham, is my ultimate calling; it’s truly the role of a lifetime. He has this beautiful way of reminding me to slow down and cherish the little moments that matter."Deepika further shed light on her experience of playing a mother on screen as well.The 'Diya Aur Baati Hum' actress went on to...

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Tamil cinema legend Kamal Haasan has come out in support of actor and politician Vijay, whose party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the single largest party in the recently concluded Tamil Nadu assembly elections.On Thursday, Kamal took to his X, formerly Twitter, and penned a long note in which he also lauded the political maturity of M K Stalin.He wrote in Tamil, “In the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, the people have not granted any single party the authority to form a government independently. This outcome is unprecedented in the history of Tamil Nadu. My brother, Mr. @mkstalin has announced, ‘We respect the people's verdict; we will function as a responsible opposition’. I respect his political maturity. Those currently in constitutional positions...

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Actor Saif Ali Khan, who essays the role of a cop in the upcoming streaming film ‘Kartavya’, has shared that he was told to never play a cop by a director.The actor attended the trailer launch of the film on Thursday, and said that he was told by one of his directors that he is not fit to play a cop because he came across as humorous, and lacked “gravitas” as a cop.He said, “The first time I wore a uniform was in ‘Main Khiladi Tu Anari’ ka climax. Akshay Bhai was the main tough cop and I was this guy in the film who was trying to learn. My director told me at the time, ‘Don't play a cop ever seriously in your life because you can't do it. You don't have the gravitas or you don't have the power or the strength to do it. It'll look like a comedy. Never do it’. So it's ...

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Actor Saif Ali Khan reacted to comparisons between his character Pawan from his forthcoming drama "Kartavya" and his beloved character Langda Tyagi of "Omkara".When asked about the similarities between the characters, he said that it is because of "Omkara" that director Pulkit was convinced that he could do the grounded role of Pawan Singh.Saif added that thanks to "Omkara," people started taking him seriously as an actor.Saif shared during a recent media interaction, "If there is any connection, then it is that if people think that I was brought up in the city, and I speak a little English, then a director like Pulkit has probably seen Omkara, and he knows that I have a range as an actor. So this is a very big thing."He further pointed out that the only similarity bet...

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Director Vivek Agnihotri, who is known for ‘The Kashmir Files’, ‘The Tashkent Files’, ‘The Bengal Files’ and others, has expressed his gratitude to the leadership of PM Modi as Operation Sindoor clocks one year.On Thursday, the director took to his X, formerly Twitter, and penned a long note lauding the armed forces and PM Modi.He wrote, “One year of Operation Sindoor: A year since India showed the world that peace is our nature, but silence is not our weakness. Today, I bow my head to the courage of our leadership led by @narendramodi and our brave army, and the spirit of every Indian who stood united in a moment of national resolve. And perhaps the greatest tribute we can offer is to ensure the story of Operation Sindoor is told to the world. Truthfully. Powerfully...