Salman Khan’s fans were able to see a film of his release on Eid in the form of Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan after a hiatus on April 21. Directed by Farhad Samji, the movie also stars Pooja Hegde, Venkatesh Daggubati, Bhumika Chawla, Raghav Juyal, Jassie Gill, Siddharth Nigam, Shehnaaz Gill, Palak Tiwari, Vinali Bhatnagar, Vijender Singh, and Satish Kaushik. After being in theatres for more than a week, the movie entered the coveted Rs. 100 crore club yesterday.
Interestingly, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan is the 16th Salman movie to cross Rs. 100 crores at the India box office. This proves his phenomenal record at the box office for more than a decade. The other 15 films of his to enter the Rs. 100 Crore Club include, Dabangg, Ready, Bodyguard, Ek Tha Tiger, Dabangg 2, Jai Ho, Kick, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Sultan, Tubelight, Tiger Zinda Hai, Race 3, Bharat and Dabangg 3.
Salman’s career got a new lease of life with Abhinav Kashyap’s Dabangg. The film became a runaway success, and he debuted in the Rs. 100 crore club. His character of the cop Chulbul Pandey was loved and it continues to be iconic. From here onwards, there was no looking behind for the star as he continued to give one successful film after another and that too across genres.
Salman will next be seen in Tiger 3 this year during Diwali. Needless to say, there are high hopes of the film becoming another success story for the superstar.
Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt is set to debut at the prestigious Met Gala in 2023. The annual fashion event, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, is considered one of the most exclusive events in the fashion calendar, and attracts a host of A-list celebrities from around the world. As the event is around the corner, Alia shared a glimpse of preparation while posing with her companion for the fashion’s biggest night out.
On Saturday, the actress-turned-producer took to her verified Instagram handle and dropped two photos on the story section. Besides her, the images featured her beloved cat, Edward. The first photo captures the actress with her back turned to the camera while holding her cat. She can be seen sporting a black strapless gown. She captioned the image with “Prepping for the Met…”
In the following photo, the Darlings actress is seen showering love and kisses on her cat Edward, and captioned the picture with “with my own Coup-Ed.” Having said that, it is worth mentioning here that Alia’s debut at the Met Gala will come before her first foray into Hollywood with the film Heart of Stone, directed by Tom Harper. The movie is set to be the first in a series similar to Mission Impossible, starring Tom Cruise.
Speaking of Met Gala 2023, it will take place on May 1 in New York City, (which is May 2 in India). The grand event will celebrate the opening of the Costume Institute exhibition, Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.
Coming back to Alia, the 30-year-old actress was last seen in Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva, which was released in September last year. Along with her Hollywood debut, she has a bunch of Bollywood films in her kitty, including the Karan Johar directorial Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani and Farhan Akhtar’s Jee Le Zaraa.
In March this year, Salman Khan made headlines after his office received a threatening letter, which Goldy Brar, an associate of Lawrence Bishnoi, a notorious gangster, allegedly sent. The threatening email was directed at Salman’s personal assistant, Jordy Patel, and came shortly after Lawrence Bishnoi publicly stated his desire to “kill Salman Khan.” Post that, the Mumbai police increased the security outside Khan’s home. In the latest episode of Rajat Sharma’s popular talk show, Aap Ki Adalat, Salman spoke about the matter.
When the host asked about his beefed-up security, the Bollywood star asserted, “Yes, there is security. I can no longer walk on the street alone, go cycling… But I do have a problem with this (amped-up security). When we are in traffic, there is so much security, and vehicles, which causes inconvenience to other people, who give me a look, saying, ‘Achcha, you have now become a star.’ There are some threats, which is why the security is there. I am doing whatever I have been asked to do. I have got to be very careful… I go everywhere with full security.”
Adding further, the 57-year-old actor said, “Jo hone waala hai woh ho ke rahega, aap kuch bhi koshish kar lo. I believe that he (God) is there, so that’s it. Of course, it doesn’t mean that just because God is there, I will start behaving carelessly. I have many Sheras now (referring to his loyal bodyguard, Shera). There are so many guns (gunmen) that walk with me that khud darr lagta hai aaj kal.”
The Bharat actor continued, “They walk with guns pointed at all directors. I do get looks from people though. Like when you see a minister in his laal batti with a siren, I get the same look. So I have told them that I don’t want any sound of siren, that they should drive at a very slow pace.”
During the interview, Rajat Sharma suggested that the threats may have stemmed from the Blackbuck case. To this, Salman Khan chuckled and replied, “I genuinely have no idea about that, sir. I really don’t. Our legal system is competent, and they will make the necessary judgement. Whatever their verdict, we will accept it.”
Coming to the professional front, Salman recently gave a treat on Eid to his fans with his film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. Directed by Farhad Samji, it also features Pooja Hegde as the leading lady. Salman has a bunch of projects in his kitty, including Tiger 3, Tiger Vs Pathaan and an unannounced film with Karan Johar.
After playing in theatres for 10 days, the Salman Khan starrer Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan has entered the Rs. 100 Crore Club. It has taken a while for the film to reach here since pre-pandemic it was an entirely different scenario where Salman Khan starrers were scoring as much in their opening weekend itself. However, these are different times and hence the kind of momentum that was evidenced for films in 2019 or before is just not coming in. Yes, there are exceptions like Pathaan or Brahmastra but then those have a different kind of pitch and aren’t regular affairs.
This can be seen in the way how collections are coming for the Farhad Samji directed film in the second weekend, what with Sunday collections staying low at Rs. 3.50 crores. For a big holiday release, one would have been expecting a double digit score at the bare minimum on second Sunday but then that has hardly happened for any film during last 18 odd months ever since Akshay Kumar’s Sooryavanshi opened theatres again in Diwali 2021. Hence, nothing really surprises about movies anymore when it comes to the way they collect at the box office.
As for the overall numbers for the film, it has collected Rs. 101.46 crores* so far and it would be interesting to see how the weekdays turn out to be. At the bare minimum, all associated with the film would be hoping that the collections stay over the Rs. 1 crore mark at least during all the weekdays because that would set up for an open weekend ahead. The lowest score for a Salman Khan century is Jai Ho [Rs. 115 crores] and Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan would be aiming to up that score at least in its lifetime run.
*Estimates. Final numbers awaited
Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources
Abhishek Bachchan used the platform of Twitter to share his critique of Ponniyin Selvan 2, a movie directed by Mani Ratnam and featuring his spouse, Aishwarya Rai, in the lead role. Despite Abhishek offering commendation for Aishwarya’s performance in the film, a social media user advised him to allow her to pursue additional film projects and to look after their daughter Aaradhya himself. Abhishek’s reply to the Twitter user will surely win your heart.
Abhishek expressed his thoughts on Ponniyin Selvan 2. He tweeted, “#PS2 is simply FANTASTIC!!! At a loss for words right now. So overwhelmed. Well done to the entire team #ManiRatnam @chiyaan @trishtrashers @actor_jayamravi @Karthi_Offl and the rest of the cast and crew. And so, so proud of the Mrs. Her best by far.”
— Abhishek ???????????????????????????????? (@juniorbachchan) April 29, 2023
Twitterati reacted to the tweet and wrote, “As you should! Now let her sign more movies and you take care of Aaradhya.” To this Abhishek responded, “Let her sign??? Sir, she certainly doesn’t need my permission to do anything. Especially something she loves.”
Let her sign??? Sir, she certainly doesn’t need my permission to do anything. Especially something she loves.
— Abhishek ???????????????????????????????? (@juniorbachchan) April 29, 2023
PS-2 apart from Aishwarya Rai Bachchan featured Chiyaan Vikram, Karthi, Trisha Krishnan, and Sobhita Dhulipala in leading roles and Sarathkumar, Prabhu, Lal, Kishore, Ashwin Kakumanu, and Aishwarya Lekshmi in supporting roles. Jointly Produced by Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions, Directed by Mani Ratnam, and Music Composed by AR Rahman. PS-2 released worldwide on April 28, 2023, in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
On the work front, Abhishek Bachchan was last seen in the popular web show Breathe Into The Shadows alongside Nithya Menen and Amit Sadh. Talking about his performances in films, the actor received a lot of accolades and appreciation for his performance in the Yami Gautam, Nimrit Kaur starrer Dasvi.
Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan are proud parents as their children, Aryan and Suhana Khan are all set to make their big debut this year. While Suhana has chosen Bollywood as her future and is gearing up for the release of her debut film The Archies, Aryan Khan will be launching his luxury streetwear brand D’Yavol X on April 30. Right before the launch, the proud mother decided to dedicate a special post to her son, cheering him on for his role as an entrepreneur.
Gauri Khan took to Instagram to share a ‘proud mother’ post, a day before the launch of D’Yavol X which is expected to be launched on Sunday evening at 7:30 pm. Gauri posted on her social media handle saying, “One day to go… all the best, @___aryan___ … proud to see your work coming to life. @dyavol.x” While her post garnered a lot of love from well-wishers and fans, some of her friends from the industry also dropped their comments. Former Bollywood actress and wife of Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, Namrata Shirodkar dropped her ‘good luck’ wish to Aryan in the comment section. Sangeeta Bijlani, Deanne Pandey and Bhavana Pandey, Shweta Bachchan dropped their well-wishes for the star kid for his new venture.
Readers would be aware that Shah Rukh Khan is the brand ambassador of the luxury streetwear brand. The superstar too has been participating in the countdown, as he added, “One day to go… @dyavol.x Drop goes live tomorrow – 30th April. Limited release. Only at dyavolx.com”.
Not too long ago, Aryan Khan announced his debut venture as an entrepreneur and he has also shot an ad teaser with his father Shah Rukh Khan for the brand. The duo have made an announcement earlier today revealing the details of the launch.
Zeenat Aman, who made a starry return as the new-age Instagrammer, has been garnering ample of fans as she shares anecdotes and memories of her glamorous life in Bollywood. The yesteryear diva is unafraid to confront affair rumours and gossips that were doing the rounds in abundance and has taken to the platform to state her opinions and set the record straight in some cases. Among them, she recently addressed the much talked about gossip about her affair with the legendary filmmaker-actor Raj Kapoor, which started after she bagged the iconic film Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978).
Starring Shashi Kapoor, Satyam Shivam Sundaram featured Zeenat Aman as the leading lady in the film. In the biography of Dev Anand, the late legendary actor had opened about an incident about Zeenat’s alleged ‘closeness’ with Raj Kapoor which had added fuel to the fire, about her affair with the filmmaker. Taking to her Instagram, Zeenat addressed the rumour saying, “To be honest, I was livid. I felt humiliated, hurt and disconcerted that Dev saab, my much older mentor, a person I loved and admired platonically, would not only believe such a story devoid of a shred of truth, but would then go on to publish it for the world to read. For weeks my phone rang incessantly as friends inquired about “what really happened” and shared excerpts from the book. I never did read it though, and in my anger I consigned the copy I was sent to storage in the basement!”
In the same post, the actress confessed that she wanted to set the record straight. “This episode embarrassed me deeply. For years I felt unable to talk about it to set the record straight. But now, time has granted me perspective and peace. Human folly is an eternal truth, and we all fall victim at one point or another,” she added.
For the unversed, Dev Anand’s book had recalled an incident when Raj Kapoor met Zeenat Aman at a party where she was seen embracing and speaking to him in a ‘closer proximity’. In the book, Dev Saab had confessed that he was heartbroken because he was in love with Aman and couldn’t see her behaving the way she did with the filmmaker.
In one of the tragic moments in the music industry, South Korean music Moonbin of the K-pop group ASTRO passed away on April 19, 2023. The 25-year-old was a powerful performance, a multi-talented singer, lyricist, actor and also a reality TV participant. Having been in the industry since childhood, his career spanned 14 years. As a member of ASTRO, Moonbin would often contribute to lyrics in the group’s discography. As a member of the subunit Moonbin&Sanha, the singer showed his musical prowess by participating in song composition and lyric writing. Let’s take a look at the songs which possess Moonbin’s artistry, and remember him fondly for the memories that he gave his fans through his music and powerful lyrics.
1. YOU AND ME – WINTER DREAM (2017)
‘You and Me’ is one of the first songs by ASTRO for their lovely fandom, Aroha. The song is a smooth flowing pop RnB track featuring the members singing words of gratitude – “Wanna walk together, one step, two steps, three steps? / I can only be happy if you’re by my side” – for their fans for their undying love and support. ‘You and Me’ is a song that feels like a warm hug on a wintery night.
2. BY YOUR SIDE – RISE UP (2018)
‘By Your Side’ is another heartwarming track from the boy group. This romantic R&B track features a larger than life instrumental piece which accentuates the emotional lyrics. Moonbin contributed to writing the lyrics for this track and his emotions clearly show as the group croons – “With my red heart / I’m so excited, I call out your name / With a smile like a happy ending / Please accept my heart for you.”
3. MERRY GO AROUND – ALL LIGHT (2019) ‘Merry Go Round’ is a joyous festival themed track. The song is replete with a happy vibe from the start to end. ASTRO brought out their charms once again and delivered a soft romantic number with honest lyrics like, “I like you, for real, I confess to you every day / Even if you don’t care, I wear clothes I think you’d like / I’d like to go on a date with you / Once again, I’m saying I love you.” There is also a Christmas edition of this song which is a whole new vibe in itself.
4. ONE AND ONLY – ONE AND ONLY (2020)
ASTRO’s ‘One and Only’ from the EP of the same name is a buttery soft romantic number. The track is a joyous ballad that shines a light of love and gratitude on one’s lover. One and Only is a perfect track to listen to when you want to unwind and indulge in some feel good ASTRO music as the group croons, “Light permeates my heart / The beginning that shined shyly / The tears that were shed helplessly/It’s all because of you.”
5. FOOTPRINT – SWITCH ON (2021)
A song that literally talks about leaving one’s footprints behind, ASTRO’s track ‘Footprint’ is a fun foot-tapping number. Moonbin’s creativity finds an outlet once again as the co-writer for this song. This holiday themed number boasts of lyrics which tell the listener to shed their worries and embrace their life – “Even if big waves come crashing down on us, it’s okay / Because we left everything in the place only the two of us know / Even if we’re blown away by the big wind, it’s okay / Because we left everything in the place only the two of us go to.”
6. LET’S GO RIDE – DRIVE TO THE STARRY ROAD (2022) ‘Let’s Go Ride’ is one of the tracks which showed Moonbin’s strengths as a soloist. The song sports minimalistic instrumental composition which matches the mood of the lyrics as Moonbin croons, “I need you / It’s just this moment / Don’t let go of it / I need you / It’s just the two of us / Don’t walk on eggshells”.
7. CANDY SUGAR POP – DRIVE TO THE STARRY ROAD (2022)
One of ASTRO’s latest releases, ‘Candy Sugar Pop’ is a funky bright number. The song incorporates fantasy-like elements as the members saunter around a visually appealing candy land. As a co-writer in the song, Moonbin proved his singing and writing prowess as he sang, “My candy sugar pop / Tell me wherever / Take one step closer / Tell me to take you tonight”.
8. MADNESS – INCENSE (2023)
In January 2023, Moonbin and Sanha made a comeback with the danger and seduction laced EP Incense. The title track Madness sports an idea of love that is so lethal that it borders on madness. Moonbin contributed to writing the lyrics and showcased his smooth vocals as he sang, “This heart that is unseen / Until it becomes all yours / It will spread more to you”.
9. DESIRE – INCENSE (2023) ‘Desire’ is one more track from Incense which sports Moonbin’s touch not only as a singer but also as a co-writer and co-composer. ‘Desire’ mirrors the idea of ‘Madness’, but takes a softer approach in expressing the sultry emotions, “Your continuous scent lingers in me / I’m drunken on your charming voice / I don’t know what’s wrong with me”. From the beginning to the end, the song boasts of an effervescent musicality which only further highlights Moonbin’s artistry.
Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, who have come together for many films, including the recent mega blockbuster Pathaan, have always shared a camaraderie. Salman recalled his Karan Arjun days with the superstar and opened up about a prank gone wrong. The actor confessed that he was playing with a blank gun and shot SRK for fun but the latter ended up falling down which left everyone on the sets shocked.
Opening up about the incident on the sets of Karan Arjun, Salman Khan said, “I got a blank gun from action director Bhiku Verma. A party was going on and there were Rajasthani folk dancers. I told Shahrukh, I’ll call you for dance, you refuse, then we will engage in scuffle, and here’s a blank gun. I will fire a shot and you will fall down. Shahrukh refused. ‘I am very tired’, he told me.”
Further, he continued, “My brother Sohail was there. I pulled Shahrukh’s hand, and he snatched it away. He pushed me, so, I pushed him, and a scuffle ensued. I took out the gun and fired a shot at him. Shahrukh did a somersault and fell down.”
The incident had left everyone on the sets in shock and Salman recalled how everyone had reacted and that some of them even wanted to escape the scene thinking that SRK was actually injured. “Javed Saheb’s wife Honey (Irani) Aunty was there. She said, I know him since childhood, he’s not that type of boy. One journalist Nishi Presm was there. She said, I always knew this boy to be like this. Time Video owner Pravinbhai Shah said, we will all be in a soup, let’s rush out,” added Salman.
He concluded the incident, “For ten minutes, I stood with red eyes, and said, ‘Koi Nahin uthega, Sabko Maar Doonga (Nobody will get up, I will kill everyone)’. Rakesh ji’s hands started trembling. I said, ‘Shahrukh Uth, Shahrukh Uth (Shahrukh wake-up)’. When Shahrukh didn’t wake up, Sohail and Bhiku Da panicked. I checked my gun. Suddenly Shahrukh started snoring. So, the Pathaan was at last alive. I again fired 3-4 shots, and everybody started laughing.”
The actor also appreciated his friend’s acting chops as he added, “I think Shahrukh is the best perform of the industry. There’s no need to say this. This performance was much better than the performance in Karan Arjun. Everybody was convinced and many were trying to flee the set. It was a good experience.”
In March, Rani Mukerji was seen on the big screen in the film Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway, and even received some highly positive feedback for her performance. While the actress is still enjoying the success of the film, we hear that Rani has already moved on to her next venture. If that we hear is true, then apparently Rani Mukerji has locked her next film which will be directed by friend Vaibhavi Merchant.
“Yes, Rani Mukerji has decided on her next venture. It will be a small budget film produced by Yash Raj Films itself. Interestingly, the venture will be directed by Rani’s good friend Vaibhavi Merchant,” reveals a well-placed industry source to Bollywood Hungama. Ask for details on the script and story of the venture and the source reveals, “Right now it is still too early to say anything, besides the entire team is keeping details under tight wraps.”
While it is certainly heartening to know, that Rani has locked her next cinematic venture there has been no official talk about the same. However, another source claims, “There are projects but nothing has been greenlit as such, and nothing has been locked as her next venture.”
On April 28, Sooraj Pancholi got acquitted in the Jiah Khan case, 10 years after he was accused of abetting her suicide. Followed by this, Jiah’s mother Rabia Khan has expressed her desire to challenge the court’s verdict by moving the High Court. On the other hand, a thrilled Sooraj not only expressed his happiness on social media by sharing posts about ‘Truth winning’ but he also decided to celebrate this moment with the media by distributing sweets to them, hours after he received clean chit.
On Friday, Sooraj Pancholi visited the court along with his mother and actress Zarina Wahab for the final hearing on the Jiah Khan suicide case. Followed by the verdict in favour of the Pancholis, the actor’s team decided to distribute sweets to the media standing outside the Pancholi residence in Mumbai to get a statement from the family. Besides that, Sooraj also issued a statement where he said, “The verdict has taken 10 long painful years and sleepless nights, But today I have not only won this case against me but I have also won my dignity and confidence back, it took a lot of courage to face the world with such heinous allegations.”
Readers would recall that Sooraj Pancholi was dating Jiah Khan when she committed suicide in June 2013 at her residence in Mumbai. Soon after the incident, Sooraj Pancholi was accused of abetting her suicide by the actress’ mother Rabia Khan and later, the latter also pushed CBI to investigate the case as a homicide. However, while the homicidal investigation got dismissed, now the court has given Sooraj Pancholi clean chit on the grounds of paucity of evidence.
In an earlier statement to PTI in 2015, the Hero actor had mentioned that he is glad to have Jiah’s name associated with him, “My name will always be associated with her and I have no guilt for that. I am happy that something at least stays with me. I am sad that she ended her life. But at least her name is with me and I have no problems with it.”
The dashing Siddhant Chaturvedi celebrates his 30th birthday today, that is, April 29. The actor appeared in two web series in the initial days of his career. But he became a household name with his performance in Gully Boy (2019). Ever since, he has done 6 films till now, 2 of which are yet to release. And now, Bollywood Hungama has learnt a fascinating trivia about Sidhant which will surely be worth a read.
A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Siddhant Chaturvedi was the first choice to play the role of the antagonist Jim in Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan. The blockbuster was produced by Aditya Chopra’s Yash Raj Films. The maverick producer had signed him for Bunty Aur Babli 2 (2021), co-starring Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji and Sharvari Wagh. He felt that Siddhant Chaturvedi is a fine actor and can be an apt choice for the villain’s role in Pathaan. Also, he’s physically well-built and would look convincing in the face-off scenes with Shah Rukh Khan.”
The source continued, “Siddhant Chaturvedi, obviously, was floored by the offer and felt honoured that a producer like Aditya Chopra offered him such a plum role in such a big film. However, he declined Pathaan after much thought and deliberation as he felt that he wanted to do hero-based roles. He was not sure if playing an antagonist so early in his career would be a good idea. Therefore, he decided to let go of the offer.”
John Abraham was then approached for the role of Jim. He accepted it and got immense praise for his performance. Pathaan also starred Deepika Padukone and was directed by Siddharth Anand. It was released on January 25, 2023, and broke several box office records. It is the highest Hindi film grosser ever.
Coming back to Siddhant Chaturvedi, he debuted with the web series Life Sahi Hai followed by Inside Edge. In Gully Boy, he played the role of MC Sher. Despite having a supporting role in this Ranveer Singh-Alia Bhatt starrer, the actor left a huge mark. Siddhant was then seen in Bunty Aur Babli 2 followed by Deepika Padukone-Ananya Panday starrer Gehraiyaan (2022) and Phone Bhoot (2022), co-starring Katrina Kaif and Ishaan Khatter. Siddhant Chaturvedi’s upcoming films are Yudhra, co-starring Malavika Mohanan and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, co-starring Ananya Panday and Adarsh Gourav.
Bollywood actor-dancer Nora Fatehi gained recognition primarily due to her dancing abilities, and she has remained in the public eye ever since. On International Dance Day (April 29), she acknowledges that she cannot dissociate herself from dance and persists in utilizing this art form to convey herself.
Nora reveals how dance has helped her build a connection. She told Hindustan Times, “Dance is a part of my identity, it’s a destined relationship that not only shaped my existence as ‘Nora Fatehi’ and bridged a connection worldwide wide with millions and millions of people. My relationship with dance has created an opportunity for me to express my artistic self and to simultaneously inspire people globally.”
Fatehi believes that International Dance Day is a significant occasion that serves as a reminder for people to groove and commemorate the favorable influence of dance. She said, “Dance day is every day in my life, however it’s nice that this day comes once a year for everyone to celebrate the positive impact dance has on so many people’s lives, including mine.”
Talking about how dance has been a crucial part of her life and career, Nora said, “Dance has been a door opener for me, a way for me to win the hearts of the audience and the attention of the industry. Dance in my life has become a platform for me to showcase all my abilities as a versatile artist and has put me on the biggest global stages and created the most unimaginable opportunities for a girl like me. Dance has made my dreams as an actor, singer, performer, come true in ways I never thought would be possible.”
Despite the world’s admiration for dance abilities, Nora perseveres in herbchallenging herself and improving her dance skills. She asserted, “My fire and passion for dance has always remained at an all-time high and it is only getting stronger. Everyday I want to explore new styles and new ways to execute dance as a performer. The evolution of dance over the years has fascinated me and allowed me to also create a platform for others to show their talent in dance,” she says.
By originating the hashtag #dancewithnora as a dance movement on social media, she observed people from various parts of the world dancing to her songs, performing her signature steps, and even showcasing their own unique dance styles and choreography to her music. To which Nora said, “This has become a constant motivation for me to consistently highlight the significance of dance in this industry.”
Earlier, Priyanka Chopra Jonas had opened up about her motherhood journey and posted about her and Nick Jonas’ daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas on social media. She had taken up to the platform to talk about her struggle with the complicated delivery of Malti, after the couple opted for surrogacy.
For the unversed, last year on Mother’s Day, the Citadel actress had posted about how her little angel was in the NICU for 100 days. She had expressed gratitude towards the hospital staff and the entire team of doctors who helped the Jonas family to get their little baby home.
During her interview with the Today Show, Priyanka recollected the time when Malti’s was born. She said, “This is another really amazing example of strength that my husband has. I kind of…like shut down, I didn’t know how to react. I remember he just held me by my shoulders, and I said, ‘Just tell me what to do, because I don’t know what to do.’ And he’s like, ‘Just get into the car with me.’ And we drove to the hospital. She was born, and from the moment she took her first breath to now, she’s never been without one of us, ever. I don’t think it was our test. I think it was her test, I realized very, very early that I did not have the luxury to be scared or to be weak, because she was scared and weak. And I had to be her strength as her mom. I needed to make her feel at every given moment that she’s not alone…that we’ve got her.”
She further added, “You know your child is alive, because you can see their heartbeat (on the monitor). I couldn’t sleep for days, because now suddenly she was home without a monitor. I used to put my ear on her chest. I would wake up every couple of minutes just to see if she was OK. For weeks, this went on.”
On the work front, Priyanka has Citadel. It is produced by the Russo Brothers’ AGBO and showrunner David Weil. Alongside Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden, the 6-episode series features Stanley Tucci and Lesley Manville in pivotal roles. She also has Love Again and Heads of State in her pipeline.
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut expressed in her recent tweets that it is unfair to evaluate someone based on their gender or sexual orientation, and those who do so will not succeed in life.
Taking to Twitter on Friday, Kangana spoke about gender neutrality. She tweeted, “Whether you are a man/woman/ anything else your gender is of no consequence to anyone but you, please understand. In Modern world we don’t even use words like actresses or female directors we call them actors and directors. What you do in the world is your identity, not what you do in bed. Whatever your sexual preferences are they must remain in your bed only. Don’t make them your identity card or medals and flaunt every where. Most importantly don’t roam around with a knife to cut every throat who don’t agree with your gender. I am again saying your gender is not your identity don’t make it that way. I am a woman from rural area life gave me no concession I had to make my own place in the world of actors, film makers, producers and writers.”
Whether you are a man/woman/ anything else your gender is of no consequence to anyone but you, please understand. In Modern world we don’t even use words like actresses or female directors we call them actors and directors. What you do in the world is your identity, not what you…
She further added, “Never ever see people from the lens of gender or any other physical attributes. You know what happened to those who thought Kangana is just a woman. They were in for a big surprise because I am not, I never see/perceive myself or anyone else that way. I am always in a room full of people, individual energies only people not men/women/homo/hetro/ physically strong or weak, no!!!!!! I would have not come this far had I judged everyone around me and myself on so many levels …. Why you all waste so much time on physicality of people around you, please understand you won’t go very far if you have such limiting view and perception of the world ……. and those who don’t judge others will never judge themselves either …. So free yourself from gender or any other limiting perception…. Rise and shine as who you are and Dharma says you are God absolute divine way beyond the physical… All the best.”
Never ever see people from the lense of gender or any other physical attributes. You know what happened to those who thought Kangana is just a woman. They were in for a big surprise because I am not, I never see/perceive myself or anyone else that way. I am always in a room full…
On the professional front, Kangana had announced the wrap of Emergency. The film has piqued the curiosity among viewers. The actress, who is also donning the director’s hat, will essay the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. In the pipeline, she also has Tejas, Manikarnika Returns: The Legend of Didda, The Incarnation: Sita, a biopic on Bengali theatre personality Noti Binodini and Chandramukhi 2.
Bhumi Pednekar bagged her third Filmfare Black Lady trophy last night for her performance as a lesbian girl navigating through life and society in Badhaai Do, co-starring Rajkummar Rao. She took home the Best Actress (Critics Choice) for her acting in the film.
Talking about her recent win Bhumi Pednekar said, “This win is extra special! This is my third Filmfare award and every time I win it, I feel more motivated to disrupt, to champion great films. I thank the respected jury, the team at Filmfare and the audience for giving me and Team Badhaai Do so much love and appreciation.”
Bhumi is thrilled to entertain audiences constantly through her performances. She added, “As an artiste, I look to entertain people with my films. Cinema spreads love and joy to everyone. Sometimes it is a mirror to the society just like Badhaai Do which celebrate the need to equality in love. Love is love. Love is inclusive and universal. It makes everything better, more worthwhile.”
Bhumi dedicated her Filmfare award to the LGBTQIA+ community in India because the film champions the right to life, personal Liberty and inclusivity for all genders. She continued, “When we made Badhaai Do, we wanted to highlight the need for a more inclusive society so that as a nation we are stronger.. Badhaai Do is my salute to the entire LGBTQIA+ community. It is a celebration of dignity in love and I would like to dedicate this award to them. Let’s celebrate love always. It will only make us better.”
Badhaai Do revolves around the concept of lavender marriage and was directed by Harshvardhan Kulkarni. Interestingly, Rajkummar Rao too won Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his role as a gay police officer in the film.
On the other hand, Bhumi Pednekar has previously won Filmfare for Saand Ki Aankh and her debut film Dum Laga Ke Haisha.
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