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Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra is currently ecstatic about her sister and global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas and brother-in-law Nick Jonas for sending gifts for her newborn baby boy.An excited Parineeti took to social media in sharing a glimpse of the gifts along with thanking her sister, BIL and also their daughter Malti Marie. In the picture shared by Parineeti, viewers can see a pair of baby shoes, a baby hairbrush, and newborn baby fur clothes.The new mommy, sharing the picture on her social media, wrote, “Neer getting spoilt already!” with a baby milk bottle emoticon. Further thanking them from her son, Parineeti wrote, “Thank you Mimi masi, Nick masa and Malti didi, @priyankachopra @nickjonas,” adding a heart emoticon. Her cute reference to Malti as 'didi' (e...

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) On World Television Day, actress Amandeep Sidhu reflected on the profound impact television has had on her life.She shared that beyond shaping her acting career, TV has offered her opportunities for growth, learning, and connecting with audiences in meaningful ways. In an exclusive interview with IANS, the ‘Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan’ actress shared that the medium gave her more than a career — it gave her a voice, a purpose, and a bridge to connect with people through emotion, story, and shared humanity.Amandeep stated, “I’m incredibly grateful to be on television, and honestly, it feels like I’m living my dream. Acting has always been my passion, and getting to bring characters to life every single day is deeply fulfilling. Each project has been a new journey — teaching...

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Actor Arya Babbar took to social media to celebrate the golden wedding anniversary of his parents, Raj Babbar and Nadiya Babbar.He honored their 50 years of love, togetherness, and cherished memories. Sharing heartfelt memories, Arya reminisced about their enduring love and the beautiful journey they’ve shared. Taking to his Instagram handle, the ‘Ready actor’ shared a couple of photos and wrote, “Cheers to 50 years of love, laughter, and forever. Happy Anniversary, Mumma & Pappa. #happyanniversary #nadirababbar #aaryababbar #rajbabbar.”The first black-and-white photograph captures a young Raj Babbar and Nadiya Babbar sitting together, offering a glimpse into their early days. The next image features the couple posing with their children, Arya and Juhi Babbar, w...

Chennai, Nov 21 (IANS) The makers of director C V Kumar's eagerly awaited sci-fi thriller 'XY', which interestingly is also a part of the director's Maayavan Cinematic Universe (MCU), have now announced that shooting for the film has been wrapped up. On Friday, director C V Kumar, who is also known for producing several landmark films in Tamil cinema, took to his social media timelines to announce the completion of shooting for the film. He wrote, "It’s a wrap for #XY #Maayavan Cinematic Universe. A new code of destiny begins… A @icvkumar Film."After the phenomenal success of 'Maayavan' — a critically acclaimed sci-fi film in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, ace filmmaker C V Kumar decided it was time to expand the world of 'Maayavan' into a Cinematic Universe with his ambitious next projec...

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Actor Siddhant Chaturvedi revealed that he was going through something of his own while shooting for “Do Deewane Seher Mein.”The actor shared that the film’s journey not only challenged him creatively but also helped him heal on a personal level. Taking to his Instagram stories, the ‘Gully Boy’ actor shared a note that read, “Do Deewane Seher mein-A film so close to my heart. I'll be honest...I was going through something of my own while shooting for this one. And the journey somewhere healed me....I hope it does the same to you...They say there's nothing such as perfect, all you need is Someone imperfect worth fighting for...See us at our most vulnerable selves, all heart, the perfect misfits, a cute mess coming to theatres this Valentine's.”Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s...

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) R Madhavan, who is seen as actress Rakul Preet Singh's father in the recently released "De De Pyaar De 2" revealed why he had to redefine parenting rules to have the same amount of impact on his son that his parents had on him.Sharing why the story of "De De Pyaar De 2" resonates with audiences today, Madhavan said, “At a time when these relationships were not very common, they were actually looked down upon by society, this film would have been a radical story. Right now, the differences don’t make a difference in relationships, but if you’re an old timer, it’s difficult to accept."Reflecting on his own parenting experience, he added that it was very difficult for him to accept how to behave like a modern father."Things that I grew up with, which were totally accepta...

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Actress Sayantani Ghosh, who is known for her work in television shows like ‘Naaginn – Waadon Ki Agniparikshaa’, ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3’, ‘Bigg Boss 6’ and ‘Jagadhatri’, is talking about the importance of television and its reach on the occasion of World Television Day.The actress, who essays the role of Maya Deshmukh in ‘Jagadhatri’, told IANS, “World Television Day reminds me of the incredible journey this medium has given me. From modest beginnings to delivering a strong, compelling performance today in Jagadhatri, television has shaped me as an artist and as a person. What I love the most about TV is its power to reach millions of homes every single day. It informs, entertains, comforts, and becomes a part of people’s lives in the most intimate way”.She further...

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Actor Aditya Seal took to social media to celebrate his wedding anniversary. He shared that he still can’t believe how quickly four years have flown by since he married Anushka Ranjan.Marking his anniversary with heartfelt reflections, Aditya expressed gratitude for the love, growth and joy they’ve experienced together. In his anniversary post, the actor expressed disbelief at how quickly four years had passed since their wedding. He shared that it still feels as fresh as just a few days ago. Aditya Seal described Anushka Ranjan as someone who feels like a part of him he has known forever — his perfect match and true soulmate. The ‘Mere Husband Ki Biwi’ actor affectionately compared their bond to two things that naturally belong together.Sharing their monochrome mus...

Hyderabad, Nov 21 (IANS) Director Ram Gopal Varma has defended ace director S S Rajamouli's right to say that he does not believe in God, saying Article 25 of the Indian Constitution protects the right to not believe. Ram Gopal Varma's observations come in the wake of a controversy stirred by a statement of director Rajamouli made during the title launch of his film 'Varanasi'. During the course of his speech at the title announcement event, Rajamouli had said that that he does not believe in God.Taking to his X timeline on Friday to pen his thoughts on the controversy, director Ram Gopal Varma wrote, "In the context of all the venom being spewed by the so-called believers on @ssrajamouli, they should know that being an atheist in India is not a crime. Article 25 of the Constitution protec...

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Actress Delbar Arya has opened up about her experience filming the upcoming film ‘Jadon Da Mobile Aagya.’In an exclusive quote shared with IANS, she shared that the shoot brought back memories of her own college days. Reflecting on the project, the actress revealed, “I really had a great time shooting for the song, this song is a romantic dreamy song and this was the last patch of the work that was pending and with this the film is being wrapped.”“I can’t wait for my fans to see me in this avatar. It’s fun, free-spirited, and full of life. Playing Simran took me back to my own college days, and I thoroughly enjoyed bringing this character to life on screen. We were pending one song shoot for my character, and that has finally been completed. I am so excited—the film...