Ram Charan engages with international media in Los Angeles while sporting an extravagant display of style in a brown jacket and pants

For the cast of the movie RRR, 2023 got off to a dazzling start. It was brought about by the just concluded 2023 Golden Globes. The powerful red carpet made a triumphant return! With the biggest stars in fashion coming down the red carpet, it was a fashion carnival. The foot-tapping ‘Naatu Naatu’, which RRR earned the award for the best original song, still filled our hearts and ears with delight. Our pride is now overflowing since ‘Naatu Naatu’ has also been nominated for an Oscar for best original song. At the moment, Ram Charan is very busy promoting his hugely successful movie RRR at the Oscars. He recently engaged in conversation with members of the foreign press in Los Angeles.

Ram Charan, a popular actor in the South, has what is referred to be a sartorial eye. He makes sure to constantly keep things trendy, whether he is on his wild African vacation or at a red carpet. Ram’s unique sense of style is understatedly stylish and she loves subdued, neutral colours. It is evident that RC looks dapper with his brown formal trousers, white shirt, and brown striped jacket which he picked for his media interaction in LA. Layering has become a game of flamboyance and fun thanks to RC. His white shirt, untucked pants, and dark brown shoes were given a dapper twist by the brown jacket. Ram Charan chose to get his hair neatly combed back and well-groomed. “Soaking in the LA vibe !Thank you @ktla_entertainment for having me.@rrrmovie back in theatres all across the United States starting March 3, catch us on the big screen once again.” Ram Charan captioned his post.

Meanwhile, ‘Naatu Naatu’ is competing for the Best Song Oscar against ‘This Is A Life’ from Everything Everywhere All At Once, which will be performed by David Byrne, Stephanie Hsu and Son Lux, ‘Applause’ from Tell It Like A Woman, to be performed by Sofia Carson and Diane Warren at the ceremony, ‘Hold My Hand’ from Top Gun: Maverick and ‘Lift Me Up’ from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, to be performed by Rihanna.

The 95th Academy Awards will be handed out Sunday, March 12, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the ceremony will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide.

 

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SCOOP: Alia Bhatt’s look in Karan Johar’s romantic song from Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani to be modelled on Sridevi in Chandni

Just yesterday we had reported that Alia Bhatt, and Ranveer Singh had headed out to shoot a romantic song sequence in the Karan Johar directorial Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. Now, as the stars are gearing up to shoot for the track, we managed to get some details on what to expect from Alia’s look in it. Interestingly, the reference point for Alia’s look in the song is Sridevi in Yash Chopra’s Chandni.

This romantic duet would be Karan Johar’s homage to his mentor and guru Yash Chopra.A source close to Karan Johar informs that Karan has selected Sridevi in Yash Chopra’s Chandni as the role model for Alia Bhatt in Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. Manish Malhotra will be clothing Alia in a chiffon saree, a la Sridevi. Alia will wear a minimalist look as she emotes to a Pritam love ballad.

As for the film, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani stars Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt. Produced by Dharma Productions the film will see Karan Johar returning to the directorial chair after his last outing in 2020.

Also Read: SCOOP: Karan Johar to fly to Kashmir with Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt and Raha to shoot a song for Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani

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Priyanka Chopra in talks to star in ‘Assume Nothing’ book adaptation; set to executive produce the Amazon limited series

With Citadel already gearing up for the premiere in April 2023, Priyanka Chopra has lined up her next project. The actress is set to executive produce an upcoming limited series through her banner Purple Pebble Pictures (PPP). Amazon Studios is developing the project titled Assume Nothing, which is based on Tanya Selvaratnam’s memoir of the same name. Priyanka Chopra is also in talks to star in the same.

As reported by Deadline, the logline reads, “In it, dating New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman – advocate for women’s rights, prosecutor of Harvey Weinstein – seemed like a dream. After the terrifying end of the relationship, Selvaratnam bravely shares her story with Jane Mayer and Ronan Farrow of the New Yorker, which leads to Schneiderman’s downfall and his replacement by Letitia James, the first female attorney general of New York State.”

The book will be adapted and executive produced by Mimi Won Techentin. Joanna Coles and Jessica Whitaker will executive produce for Joanna Coles Productions, along with Priyanka Chopra and Mary Rohlich for Purple Pebble Pictures. Tanya Selvaratnam will serve as a producer. The series will be co-produced by ABC Signature.

Meanwhile, Priyanka Chopra has Citadel set on Prime Video with Richard Madden and Stanley Tucci. The series is set to premiere on April 28. She also has a movie Love Again releasing in theatres on May 12, with Sam Heughan and Celine Dion.

ALSO READ: Citadel Teaser: Priyanka Chopra, Richard Madden, Stanley Tucci star in the action-packed Russo Brothers’ series, trailer arrives on March 1

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Photos: Wrap up bash of the Ananya Panday starrer directed by Vikramaditya Motwane

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Kriti Sanon’s black blingy co-ord set by Gaurav Gupta is a dramatic, playful, and timeless choice for an award ceremony

When Kriti Sanon made her big-screen debut with Heropanti seven years ago, a lot has happened (2014). Her penchant for on-trend statistics and outfits that spark talk hasn’t altered despite a streak of box office successes and 37 million followers. In fact, if you take a quick look at her Instagram account, you’ll see that her wardrobe features every defining feature of millennial style. Her fashion is an exquisite fusion of daring and feminine. Sanon provides advice on how to wear dreamy silhouettes and delicate frills that is closely aligned with her personal style. Kriti Sanon was one of the numerous people who recently walked the red carpet for an award show that was hosted in Mumbai. It goes without saying that the star went all out to show that she is in a league of her own when it comes to fashion.

Kriti Sanon has had a string of successful films. The actress has maintained her style metre despite having one movie after another come out. Kriti’s fashion sense is unparalleled, whether it is in her breath taking bodycon dresses or her monochrome pantsuits. Her most recent red carpet ensemble was captivating in every aspect at the Zee Cine Awards. The actress chose a stunning co-ord outfit by designer Gaurav Gupta that was adorned with subtle sparkling accents all around. The diva’s crop top was an exceptional example of sculpted design and included intricate and delicate sequin embroidery. The layers of her bodice that are stacked on top of each other in tiers require a fresh conversation. Nothing is as effective at drawing attention as these particulars.

The actress from Mimi paired her strapless top with a slit-asymmetric high-waisted skirt. Her pointed-toe Christian Louboutin shoes had sharp heels and were worn with a flowy skirt. Kriti’s jewellery is evidence that she consistently gives us a tonne of happiness and confidence. She had stunning ear cuffs and studded rings on. They can be found at Golden Window, Joolry, and Ayana Silver Jewelry. Kriti is proof that basics work well, as seen by her neat ponytail and smoky eye makeup.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS: Kriti Sanon

OUTFIT: Gaurav Gupta

STYLIST: Sukriti Grover

JEWELLERY: Golden Window, Joolry, and Ayana Silver Jewelry

HEELS: Louboutin

HAIR & MAKE-UP: Aasif  Ahmed & Kavyesh Sharma

 

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Also Read: Kriti Sanon has a fantastic eye for making fashion statements, whether they be for red carpet events or movie promotions

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Squid Game star Lee Byung Hun denies tax evasion allegations after being fined over Rs. 62 lakhs; actor’s agency releases official statement

Popular South Korean actor Lee Byung Hun, who was last seen in K-dramas Squid Game and Our Blues, has denied the tax evasion allegations made against him. The actor’s agency BH Entertainment has officially released a statement denying such accusations.

Reports in Korean media outlets revealed that a special tax audit was conducted by the National Tax Service on Lee Byung Hun and his agency BH Entertainment in September 2022. They were reportedly fined hundreds of millions of won (approx Rs. 62 lakhs) in additional taxes.

Furthermore, the reports also revealed that Lee Byung Hun had purchased a 10-story building in the neighbourhood of Yangpyeong in Seoul. He allegedly sold the building in 2021 and earned a whopping profit of around 10 billion KRW (approximately $7.6 million).

A representative from BH Entertainment released an official statement on February 28, as translated by media outlet Soompi, “Actor Lee Byung Hun has not had one shameful incident regarding taxes in the past 30 years. The additional fee collected was due to the differences in the deposit time for an advertising guarantee and in the process of accounting normalization for bonuses paid to all employees with the actor’s own personal expenses that were processed as company expenses.”

ALSO READ: Squid Game: Hwang Dong Hyuk unveils unreleased clip of Front Man Lee Byung Hun at TUDUM event, watch video

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Citadel Teaser: Priyanka Chopra, Richard Madden, Stanley Tucci star in the action-packed Russo Brothers’ series, trailer arrives on March 1

Prime Video debuted first-look images for the highly anticipated action-spy thriller Citadel, revealing that the series will premiere on Friday, April 28, with two adrenaline-fueled episodes, followed by a new episode released weekly every Friday through May 26. The landmark, high-stakes drama is executive produced by the Russo Brothers’ AGBO and showrunner David Weil, and stars Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, with Stanley Tucci and Lesley Manville.

Interestingly, in the first look images, the shot of Richard Madden looking at a screen which contains information on Priyanka Chopra’s character Nadia Sinh has a QR code that leads users to the secret teaser for the series. The logline reads, “Eight years ago, Citadel fell. The independent global spy agency—tasked to uphold the safety and security of all people—was destroyed by operatives of Manticore, a powerful syndicate manipulating the world from the shadows. With Citadel’s fall, elite agents Mason Kane (Richard Madden) and Nadia Sinh (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) had their memories wiped as they narrowly escaped with their lives. They’ve remained hidden ever since, building new lives under new identities, unaware of their pasts. Until one night, when Mason is tracked down by his former Citadel colleague, Bernard Orlick (Stanley Tucci), who desperately needs his help to prevent Manticore from establishing a new world order. Mason seeks out his former partner, Nadia, and the two spies embark on a mission that takes them around the world in an effort to stop Manticore, all while contending with a relationship built on secrets, lies, and a dangerous-yet-undying love.”

 

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Richard Madden stars as Mason Kane, alongside Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Nadia Sinh, Stanley Tucci as Bernard Orlick, Lesley Manville as Dahlia Archer, Osy Ikhile as Carter Spence, Ashleigh Cummings as Abby Conroy, Roland Møller as Anders Silje and Davik Silje, Caoilinn Springall as Hendrix Conroy, and more.

From Amazon Studios and the Russo Brothers’ AGBO, Citadel is executive produced by Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Mike Larocca, Angela Russo-Otstot, and Scott Nemes for AGBO, with David Weil serving as showrunner and executive producer. Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, and Scott Rosenberg serve as executive producers for Midnight Radio. Newton Thomas Sigel and Patrick Moran also serve as executive producers.

Citadel, starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas and featuring Stanley Tucci and Lesley Manville, is the debut of a landmark global franchise. Executive produced by the Russo Brothers’ AGBO, Citadel and its subsequent series traverse the globe with interconnected stories. Each Citadel series is locally created, produced, and filmed in-region, and stars top talent, forming a distinct global franchise. Series are already underway in Italy and India, respectively, starring Matilda De Angelis, Varun Dhawan, and Samantha Ruth Prabhu.

ALSO READ: Citadel US: Priyanka Chopra Jonas drops intriguing glimpses; series to premiere on April 28

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Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth dance to viral song ‘Tum Tum’, fuel dating rumours, watch video

Actors Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth have been rumoured to be in a relationship for a while now. The actors have never confirmed their relationship but their rare appearances have often added fuel to the dating rumours. Now, to add more fuel to the fire, Aditi and Siddharth were seen dancing to the viral song ‘Tum Tum’.

The song, from the south film Enemy, has been a viral track on social media. In the video shared by Aditi on Instagram, she wore a floral gharara whereas Siddharth paired blue jeans with a black t-shirt. Both of them were all smiles as they danced to the song. They captioned the video, “Dance monkeys – The Reel deal.”

 

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A few days ago, they were sported together on a lunch date. They had even attended Sharwanand’s engagement in Hyderabad. Fans have been eagerly waiting for them to star in a movie again after their hit romantic action film Maha Samudram which released in 2021.

Meanwhile on the work front, Aditi Rao Hydari is currently gearing up for the release of the period web series, Taj: Divided By Blood. She also has Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi in the pipeline.

On the other hand, Siddharth will next be seen in Kamal Haasan’s Indian 2.

ALSO READ: Aditi Rao Hydari’s floral gharara set for Taj: Divided by blood promotions is straight out of a royal closet

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Arbaaz Khan says Pathaan’s success is perfectly timed for Shah Rukh Khan: ‘For all that he and his family have gone through last two years’

Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan has seen unprecedented collections at the box office for a Hindi film. It’s broken several records and has surpassed Rs. 1020 crore at the worldwide box office. Actor-producer Arbaaz Khan thinks it is a perfect payback for what the Khan family went through for the past two years.

In a recent interview with DNA, Arbaaz Khan said, “And it was perfectly timed. More so for Shah Rukh, for all that he and his family have gone through last two years, I think this was a payback for the poor fellow. It was a very deserving, entertaining film and Shah Rukh was best in it.”

Speaking of the boycott calls and the threats that Pathaan received before its release, Arbaaz further said, “The audience doesn’t care what’s being written about someone. If you will allow a smooth release, they will come. If you create distress or vandalise theatres, then they won’t risk their lives for it. But if you genuinely want to know whether they will boycott it, they won’t.”

Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan is currently shooting for his film Jawan with director Atlee Kumar and actors Vijay Sethupathi and Nayanthara. Next up, he also has Dunki which will mark his first collaboration with Rajkumar Hirani. The film is set for December 2023 release.

ALSO READ: Arbaaz Khan opens up on why he began his career as a villain in Daraar; says, “Honestly, I was just waiting to start work”

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Kiara Advani turned our feeds red with her shimmering corset gown as she attended the Zee Cine Awards

Zee Cine Awards 2023 ceremony took place in Mumbai on Sunday night and it was a starry affair with several B-Town celebs in attendance. Many celebrities from the tinsel town attended the event, including Shahid Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Varun Dhawan, Anil Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan, and Kriti Sanon. During a Sunday awards ceremony, Kiara Advani also walked the red carpet. The actor ruled the red carpet in a stunning red sheer gown even though she wasn’t joined by Sidharth at this event. Actress Kiara Advani has had such a captivating moment lately. It has been a wonderful year for Kiara, from scoring big hits to getting married to Sidharth Malhotra. After revelling in the spotlight for her stunning wedding outfits, the actress caught our attention once again as she appeared on the red carpet wearing a stunning red gown.

Every extravagant, avant-garde red-carpet outfit has a crimson gown to counterbalance it. For many reasons, classics continue to be just that: classics. It could be their modest beauty that captures the eye, or it can be the indisputable influence a stylish red dress has when a person wears it and walks into a room. In any case, Kiara Advani chose one for the Zee Cine Awards to demonstrate how unique red is as a statement colour on the red carpet. All the standard suspects that a stunning gown on the red carpet must have are there in her shimmering red dress. A corset-style bodice with structural boning, a thigh-high slit that’s stylishly bold, a lengthy trail, backless design and Sheer full sleeves. But what adds an element of drama is the shimmering accent all over the gown.

Kiara opted without wearing jewellery since the drama in her gown was sufficient. Nothing more was needed for her hair or makeup than her poker straight hair and subtle dewy makeup. Kiara Advani is your go-to for everything on the red carpet that is high on glam and low on effort.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS: Kiara Advani

OUTFIT: Hana

STYLIST: Tanya Ghavri

MAKE-UP: Lekha Gupta

HAIR: Mehak Oberoi

 

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Photos: Malaika Arora spotted outside Diva Yoga in Bandra

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Photos: Kareena Kapoor Khan spotted in Bandra

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Zee Cine Awards 2023: Alia Bhatt enthralls the audience with electrifying performances on ‘Naatu Naatu’, ‘Dholida’

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt returned to the stage after several years to perform on some of the hit tracks from her films. The actress was in attendance at the Zee Cine Awards 2023 on Sunday night where she won Best Actor Female and Viewers’ Choice Best Actress awards for her performances in Gangubai Kathiawadi and Darlings, respectively. While it was a winning night for the star, she enthralled the audience with her dance performance too.

Arriving on stage on the ‘Dholida’ track from Gangubai Kathiawadi, the actress stunned the audience, making it her first performance on the song at an award show. She also performed on the song ‘Naatu Naatu’ from the movie RRR, in which she played the role of Sita. She was dressed in white and gold attire.

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Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt welcomed her first, Raha Kapoor with her husband Ranbir Kapoor in November 2022. On the work front, Alia Bhatt will next be seen opposite her Gully Boy co-star, Ranveer Singh, in Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. The film also stars Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi. It is slated to be released in July 2023. She will also make her Hollywood debut with Heart of Stone starring alongside Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan.

ALSO READ: Alia Bhatt shares a special post about ‘Gangu Day’ as her film Gangubai Kathiawadi celebrates one year

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BTS’ J-Hope begins military enlistment process by terminating postponement; announces new single ‘On The Street’ set for March 3 release

Popular rapper-songwriter-producer j-hope of 21st-century pop icons BTS will release a new single “on the street” on March 3. j-hope made the surprise announcement on the official social media channels on Sunday night.

“on the street” is a lo-fi hip-hop track with an easy-listening melody and warm-hearted lyrics. j-hope participated in the songwriting, which delivers a hopeful message and warmth that reminds listeners of his positive and bright energy.

The key motif of the track comes from the word ‘street’ which can be interpreted as a place where many people’s everyday lives pass by—a metaphor for life. It comes from ‘street dance,’ the genre that represents j-hope’s roots as an artist, and it also symbolizes the path that he will continue to take with his fans around the world. “on the street” is set to be revealed on March 3 along with a music video.

Ahead of the single announcement, BTS’ agency BIGHIT Music announced that j-hope has begun his military enlistment process by terminating the postponement. “We would like to inform our fans that J-hope has initiated the military enlistment process by applying for the termination of his enlistment postponement,” the statement read on Sunday. “We will inform you of further updates in due course. We ask you for your continued love and support for J-hope until he completes his military service and safely returns. Our company will spare no effort in providing support for our artist.”

Meanwhile, j-hope validated his capability as a creative director by leading all aspects—from music to concept and visual elements—of his solo album, Jack In The Box (July 2022), which addresses the passion and agony he goes through as an artist. In 2022, j-hope made history as the first South Korean act to headline a main stage at Lollapalooza.

ALSO READ: BTS’ J-Hope becomes new brand ambassador of Louis Vuitton

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Photos: Ranbir Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty, Shamita Shetty and Raj Kundra snapped at the airport

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Rajkumar Hirani reveals Shah Rukh Khan shoots scenes at home to practice; says, “He shoots videos of a scene at his home and sends them to me”

Shah Rukh Khan’s next, Dunki marks the debut collaboration of the actor and director Rajkumar Hirani. Rajkumar discussed his thoughts on the project and the actor. He revealed that SRK had surprised him by showing up to the filming locations prepared and with a strong work ethic. He also mentioned how Shah Rukh shoot videos of a scene at his home and sent them to him.

In a similar vein to Shah Rukh, Rajkumar is making a comeback in the movies. 2018 saw the release of his most recent movie, Sanju, a biopic of actor Sanjay Dutt. Next in line for SRK is Dunki which also stars Taapsee Pannu and Boman Irani. As per the director, Dunki is a very high-performance picture with a lot of speeches and long scenes, regardless, Shah Rukh has the entire script memorised in his mind. He continued by expressing how much he enjoyed working with the actor.

In an interview, Rajkumar told India Today, “He shoots videos of a scene at his home and sends them to me. There will be 15 ways of how he is going to do this. Before I go on the set, I know what he is going to do. Sometimes I have kept two days for a shoot and he finishes it in two hours. He’s a complete charmer and has great control over the language. He surprised me completely by coming at 7 am to shoot.”

He further added, “He is also aware that I sleep early. Pooja [Dadlani] (Shah Rukh’s manager) tells him not to keep me up late. So, he calls me early. He keeps teasing me that by the time the shoot is done, he will have converted me. ‘Subah kaun uthta hai?’ (Who wakes up in the morning?) He keeps his team happy. They eat and party together. They are a big family for him. I wish I had worked earlier with him.”

On the professional front, Shah Rukh Khan made his comeback to the big screen in January 2023 with Pathaan, which also starred Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. The superstar has also been working on of his next film Jawan apart from Dunki. Jawan is almost ready for release. Nayanthara will portray the female protagonist in the film while Vijay Sethupathi will play the primary antagonist. Other Bollywood and South actors like Sanya Malhotra, Yogi Babu, and Priyamani will play supporting roles. The release date for the Atlee-directed film is June 2.

Also Read: Rajkumar Hirani to make a biopic on Indian cricket legend Lala Amarnath: Reports

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Suniel Shetty recalls his first encounter with son-in-law KL Rahul; says, “I was a big fan of him”

Suniel Shetty claimed that he first met his son-in-law KL Rahul in 2019 at an airport, where he discovered that they both hail from Mangalore.. Later, he learned that the cricketer was already acquainted with and on “talking terms” with his daughter, the actor Athiya Shetty. On January 23, 2023, the pair exchanged vows at Suniel’s family farm in Khandala.

The actor appeared on The Kapil Sharma Show to discuss Kumite 1 Warrior Hunt, the first MMA reality programme in India. He also discussed the recent nuptials of his daughter to Rahul. Unaware that he and Athiya were already acquainted, he talked of meeting the cricketer.

Mid-Day quoted Suniel Shetty saying, “I had the pleasure of meeting Rahul first at an airport. I was thrilled to learn that he was from Mangalore, my hometown. I was a big fan of him and was happy to see that he was doing well. When I came home and shared the news with Athiya and [wife] Mana, they didn’t say much; they just exchanged looks with each other. Later, Mana came to me and said that Athiya and Rahul [were on] talking terms.”

“I was surprised that Athiya had not mentioned it to me. [At the same time], I was happy as I always told Athiya to connect with south Indian boys. Rahul’s house in Mangalore [where his parents live] is only a few kilometres away from my birthplace [Mulki]. So, this was a happy coincidence,” the actor added.

On the work front, Shetty’s last project Dharavi Bank was released on MX Player last year. Directed by Samit Kakkad, the web series saw him play a gangster from Mumbai with Vivek Oberoi essaying the role of a cop. He will be next seen in Hera Pheri 3 reuniting with co-stars Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal. Earlier this week, a promo announcement shoot for the film was held in Mumbai. Paresh had shared that the film’s shoot will begin in three months and the trio of Raju, Shyam, and Babu Bhaiyya, will travel abroad for the third sequel.

Also Read: Suniel Shetty on hosting MMA show on MX Player, “Discipline, determination, and dedication are at the very core of this sport”

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Zeenat Aman opens up on the disparity in pay between male and female actors; says, “It disappoints me that even today women in the film industry don’t have wage parity”

Veteran Bollywood actress Zeenat Aman recently shared her thoughts on Instagram regarding the evolution of the Hindi cinema business through the years. She did, however, note that the gender wage discrepancy has not changed.

On Saturday, the actress took a trip down memory lane and shared an old clip in which she can be seen dancing on the song ‘Laila O Laila’ from Qurbani in 1980. Sharing the video, she wrote, “In the late 70s, Keith Adam from the Australian Broadcasting Commission popped by the set of Qurbani, where I was rehearsing for ‘Laila o Laila’, and snagged himself an interview.

It’s been nearly 50 years since this footage was shot, and the industry has changed immensely since. The roles available to women are clearly not just ornamental anymore. What hasn’t changed though is the gender pay gap. In my time I was lauded as the “highest paid female actor”, but the disparity in the pay cheque between my male co-stars and myself was so vast it was laughable.

The Zeenat you see in this clip was quite certain that half a century would be enough time to even the scales. So it disappoints me that even today women in the film industry don’t have wage parity. Women have consistently put in the work, and I really think that the onus is now on our men – actors, directors, producers – to ensure that their female co-workers (not just stars) are paid fairly. It seems such a simple and obvious thing, and yet it would be revolutionary if any man actually did this.”

 

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Reacting to the post, a user commented, “Fifty years later we are still fighting the same fight. Ma’am yes we would love for the men to step up but this is still going to be at our doorstep. We are just going to have to fight harder and persist. Make it a priority and not disassociate ourselves from our gender identity till there is equality. Thank you for letting us stand on your shoulders,” while another user wrote, “50 years old footage, and still so cool: Zeenat Aman #timeless.” A commented read, “I am so happy that you are voicing out such things. Even though it’s all talked about over and over, no one actually does much about it. It’s important that people like you bring such conversations to the front and I am happy that you are doing it,” “so good to see you here being the perfect style and substance person! Your presence elevated all your films and now your presence elevates Insta!,” read another comment.

Zeenat Aman is an Indian actress and a former model. The Evil Within (1970), starring Dev Anand, marked the former beauty queen’s acting debut. She has acted in films like Yaadon Ki Baarat, Satyam Shivam Sundaram, Qurbani, Dharam Veer, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Insaaf Ka Tarazu among others.

Also Read: Zeenat Aman slams Dev Anand’s claims of her having inter-personal relationship with Raj Kapoor; says, “I admire and respect Dev Sahab, but this was not correct”

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Madhuri Dixit opens up on her marriage with Dr. Shriram Nene being tough; says, “It is tough because of the kind of time you guys have to keep”

Bollywood actor Madhuri Dixit recently spoke about how tough it is to be a spouse of a doctor on her husband Dr. Shriram Nene’s YouTube channel. She shared how her marriage opened a complete different and unexplored aspects in her life.

Madhuri on her husband Dr. Shriram Nene’s YouTube channel said, “It is tough because of the kind of time you guys have to keep. It’s hard because then you are the one who is looking after the kids, taking them to school, getting them back and stuff like that. Also, the timings; you might have something important happening but you are not there, you are in the hospital looking after someone else. Sometimes I might be sick and you have to take care of someone else.”

Madhuri also shared the positive side of it. “But I guess it’s also so heartening and I always used to feel so proud of you because whenever I saw you being so concerned about the patients you are looking after or fighting for their rights… I know in the hearts of hearts, you are a very good person. In a marriage, it is important to know your partner,” said the actress.

Sharing her thoughts on her beautiful partnership with her husband, she said, “We always had that partnership where we looked after each other and made sure the kids were always looked after and loved. There are times when it is difficult but there are times when we know whatever we are doing in life is for the good and is something we both want.”

The actor revealed that she was able to experience many aspects of life after marriage. She said, “After I got married, I lived my life because we went out, we travelled a lot and we did a lot of adventure sports which I never did earlier. It just enriched my life and made me a better person. It also gave me a flight of fancy sometimes.”

Sriram Nene also praised Madhuri for being a “supporting spouse” during their marriage. “Having a supportive spouse like this, who loves you and cares about you regardless of what happens, is critical to the journey. Both of us have very challenging careers,” he concluded.

In 1999, Madhuri tied knot with Dr. Shriram Nene. She moved to the US and stayed there for more than ten years. Arin, the couple’s first son, was born in 2003, and Ryan, their second child, was born in 2005.

Coming to the work front, Madhuri was last seen in the bold Amazon Prime Video flick Maja Ma where she played the role of a perfect housewife and mother who has a hidden past. The movie received lots of appreciation amongst the urban population and the youth.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Found Madhuri Dixit’s vision as the producer of Panchak surprising, says writer-director Rahul Awate

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Yoo Ah In suspected of using a third drug besides marijuana and propofol; agency comments

South Korean actor is now suspected of using another drug besides marijuana and propofol.

According to Allkpop, in February 24, a news outlet MBC’s News Desk reported that “There were three types of drug ingredients detected through the actor’s hair that was tested through the National Institute of Scientific Investigation. There was another type of drug that was detected in addition to propofol, which the actor was suspected of first and marijuana.”

In response to such reports, Yoo Ah In’s agency UAA stated, “We have inquired the police several times about the reports that were made about the third drug substance. However, we only received the answer ‘We cannot tell you’. We ask for your understanding that we cannot arbitrarily reveal our position based only on media reports in the absence of any official information from the police.”

Additionally, the agency added, “We have not received any information regarding the future investigation schedule but we will faithfully cooperate and receive investigation as soon as the schedule was set.” Meanwhile, it was earlier disclosed that he tested positive for marijuana as well as propofol use. The police officially announced on February 24 that the results of Yoo Ah In’s hair sample taken on February 5 tested positive for propofol.

He had also tested positive for marijuana usage in a urine sample. Along with these investigations, the police also performed a search and seizure of various doctors’ offices and clinics in Seoul’s Gangnam and Yongsan districts on February 8 and 9. The clinics were searched as they were suspected of providing propofol to Yoo Ah In since early 2021. The investigations found that the actor had been prescribing propofol at 10 hospitals and clinics in Seocho-gu, Gangnam.

Also Read: Hellbound actor Yoo Ah In tests positive for illegal drug Propofol after marijuana

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