ENTERTAINMENT

Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Actress Avika Gor, who rose to fame with her portrayal of Anandi in “Balika Vadhu,” took to social media to celebrate 20 years in the industry.Taking to Instagram, she posted a heartwarming video compiling memorable moments from her journey including scenes from her shows and films, stage performances, and highlights from her career over the years. Alongside it, she penned a note expressing pride in how far she has come. Gor shared that she began her journey as a little girl with dreams in her eyes and has now grown into a woman who truly believes in herself.The ‘Sasural Simar Ka’ actress wrote, “Sometimes we forget to pause. To breathe, to reflect, to just take it all in. We keep moving, chasing, growing…Until one quiet moment makes us look back. What felt like a ...

Chennai, June 30 (IANS) The next film of actor Hridhu Haroon, best known for his performances in critically acclaimed films like 'Mura', 'All We Imagine As Light', and 'Thugs' and the web series, the 'Crash Course', has been titled 'Texas Tiger'. The makers of the film released a title teaser to mark the birthday of the actor.The teaser begins with women's groups staging a protest demanding that the songs of Texas Tiger (Hridhu Haroon) be removed from the Internet as they had objectionable content for lyrics. Present at the same venue where the women are protesting is a group of young men calling themselves 'Tigerians'. They say they are fans of the musician and back him. As a constable tries to clear the fans, Texas Tiger makes an entry, climbs atop the police van and voluntarily wears a ...

Chennai, June 30 (IANS)The unit of director Mahesh Babu P's eagerly awaited commercial entertainer 'Andhra King Taluka', featuring Telugu star Ram Pothineni in the lead, has now begun its next shooting schedule in Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh. Sources close to the unit of the film, which is being produced on a grand scale by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar under the prestigious Mythri Movie Makers banner, say that the team will be filming crucial scenes featuring Ram Pothineni and Kannada star Upendra during this schedule at Rajahmundry.As announced by the production house, the film is a biopic of a fan called Sagar, played by Ram Pothineni. Actress Bhagyashree Borse, whose popularity graph is soaring north, plays the female lead in the film which will also feature Kannada superstar U...

Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Ananya Panday, on Monday, took a walk down memory lane as she shared a nostalgic glimpse from her childhood featuring the legendary actress, Rekha.Taking to her Instagram, the 'Student Of the Year 2' actress shared a series of her photos with the veteran star. Reflecting on how their relationship has evolved over the years, Ananya expressed deep admiration and affection for Rekha. Sharing their photos, Ananya wrote, “For Re aunty swipe to see how nothing has changed Umrao Jaan in theatres.”The post featured a mix of present-day and childhood moments, including a recent photo from the “Umrao Jaan” re-release event where Ananya is seen with Rekha, as well as precious throwback images from her early years. In one photo, little Ananya poses beside a portrait of Rekha, ...

Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Actress Seerat Kapoor is revealing the secret behind her healthy and glowing skin. The actress has shared her personal morning ritual and skincare routine that keeps her looking radiant on and off the camera.Talking about her fitness and skincare, she said, "I genuinely believe that beauty is an inside-out journey. If you treat your body well and are consistent with your efforts, your skin naturally radiates it. I don’t rely too much on what’s trending in the market or external treatments; my daily routine has never failed me, even in the most strenuous schedules”.The actress starts her day with an antioxidant-rich vegetable smoothie that she prepares herself every morning.She further mentioned, “After my workout, I always drink a Green Juice Recipe which includes...

Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Filmmaker-producer Subhash Ghai, who is known for films such as ‘Karz’, ‘Hero’, ‘Taal’, ‘Ram Lakhan’ and others, has announced the actor for his upcoming film. On Monday, the veteran filmmaker took to his Instagram, and shared a picture of Riteish Deshmukh, in which the actor appears cross-dressed. The veteran filmmaker wrote in jest that he has locked in the “heroine” for his next film.He wrote in the caption, “She is our next heroine in our forthcoming film under mukta arts. A classic beauty. Can u guess the name of this beautiful girl ? Please do write (sic)”.The picture appears to be from the 2006 comedy film ‘Apna Sapna Money Money’, in which Riteish essayed the role of a conman, and cross-dresses as part of his act.Earlier, Subhash Ghai lauded the efforts of Pr...

Chennai, June 30 (IANS)National Award winner and one of India's top directors Vetrimaran has trashed rumours doing the rounds that actor Dhanush had demanded payment for granting copyright rights to a film that he was to do with Simbu next as it was set in the world of the popular franchise 'Vada Chennai'. Vetrimaran, who chose to set the record straight by putting out an interview on his own YouTube channel, said that he was to do a film with Simbu next and that this film was not Vada Chennai 2 as was being speculated in certain sections of the media.The director however, clarified that this story will be set in the world of 'Vada Chennai'.When asked about the copyright issue over Vada Chennai 2, Vetrimaran replied,"Dhanush is the producer of Vada Chennai which means he is the IP owner of...

Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Anshula Kapoor, who recently got evicted from Karan Johar’s show “The Traitors,” has opened up about her experience on the reality show.Speaking to IANS, she revealed that having ‘chachi’ Maheep Kapoor by her side brought her a much-needed sense of normalcy and safety. When asked how important Maheep Chachi’s presence was to her emotional strength, Anshula revealed that it made a world of difference. She shared, “She gave me emotional support. I had never done reality TV or any long-format project before. Usually, when you shoot something, you go home and decompress. But here, we were locked in. All the other contestants were strangers to me. Having Chachi there gave me a sense of normalcy and safety.”For the unversed, Maheep Kapoor and Ashish Vidyarthi were voted ou...

Chennai, June 30 (IANS) Seeking to put an end to all the speculation surrounding the second part of his eagerly-awaited Vada Chennai, ace director Vetrimaran has now said that his next film will be with Simbu and that this film is not Vada Chennai 2 as was being speculated in certain sections of the media. The director however, clarified that this story will also be set in the world of 'Vada Chennai'.In an interview to his own YouTube channel, Vetrimaran said, "My next film is to be produced by Kalaipuli S Thanu and will feature Simbu in the lead. Vaadi Vaasal's writing will be delayed. For the safety of the artistes and the animals-- we thought we should take more time. As we can't wait, Thanu sir suggested meeting Simbu and within a few hours, everything fell in place."Dismissing the sp...

Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Actor Vikrant Massey, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film, “Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan,” shed light on how he balances the execution and implementation phases of his film projects.Speaking to IANS, the ‘Gaslight’ actor revealed that while shooting a film typically takes just a few weeks, it’s the preparation and character work beforehand that demand the most time and attention. For him, it’s not just about being on screen — it’s about doing justice to every character he portrays.When asked why he chooses to do fewer films, Vikrant shared, “Because I want to spend more time at home — not just to be at home, but also to work on myself as an actor. I’ve realized that the more I prepare, the better I get. I want to invest more time in preparation than j...