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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Anushka Sharma cracks up the internet by sharing pictures from Bangkok traffic

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma recently travelled to Thailand and shared her pictures from trip with her Instagram followers. She keeps her Insta fam updated by sharing pictures from her personal as well as professional life. The actress posted pictures from the traffic of Bangkok. Her this post has cracked up the internet.

Anushka took to Instagram and shared pictures from her work trip. She is seen taking selfies while sporting a beige top. In the photos, she can be seen walking across a footbridge and several cars in the background. Sharing the picture, she captioned, “Didn’t do much on this short work trip to Bangkok so here’s my selfies with one of the most talked about things in Bangkok – Traffic!”

 

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As soon as she dropped the pictures, fans couldn’t control but laugh at the fact. Reacting to the picture, a fan commented, “Haha only you could make selfies in traffic look this good,” while another user wrote, “Andheri East has similar traffic.” A comment read, “You look the prettiest,” “Queen of Bollywood,” read another comment.

On the work front, Anushka Sharma is now gearing up for the release of Chakda Xpress. The film will see her play the lead role of former Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami. It will release on Netflix in 2023. Backed by her brother, Karnesh Sharma’s production house Clean Slate Filmz, the film also stars Tripti Dimri, Swastika Mukherjee and Babil Khan.

Also Read: The Romantics: Aditya Chopra told Anushka Sharma to not tell her parents about Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi debut!

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SCOOP: Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’s makers contemplating preponing the release of the Ranbir Kapoor-Shraddha Kapoor starrer by a day

The much-awaited romcom, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, is less than two weeks away from its release and there’s considerable excitement among the audiences. The trailer and songs of this Ranbir Kapoor-Shraddha Kapoor starrer have worked well and trade expects Luv Ranjan’s directorial to have a huge opening at the box office. And if sources are to be believed, the makers are thinking of releasing it sooner than expected.

A source said, “Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar is scheduled to release on Wednesday, March 8. But the producers are toying with the idea of preponing it and releasing it a day earlier, on Tuesday, March 7.”

The source continued, “The second day of Holi falls on March 7. There has been confusion over this aspect. In many places, the Holi holiday will be on March 7. To take advantage of it, the makers felt that it was wise to come on March 7 since that’s when it’ll get maximum footfalls.”

The source, however, also added, “A decision will be taken in a few days. If Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar gets ready in time, it’ll be out on Tuesday, March 7. Or else, it’ll arrive in cinemas on March 8, as scheduled.”

If Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar releases on March 7, it will enjoy an extended six-day weekend, which is very unusual as filmmakers prefer releasing the day on Thursday or at the most on Wednesday, if not on Friday, to take advantage of a festive holiday. Last year, the Diwali releases – Akshay Kumar starrer Ram Setu and Ajay Devgn-Sidharth Malhotra-Rakul Preet Singh starrer Thank God – also got a release on Tuesday, October 25, as that was the day of the post-Diwali holiday. More than 10 years ago, Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jab Tak Hai Jaan and Ajay Devgn-starrer Son Of Sardaar, the 2012 Diwali releases, also released on the big screen on a Tuesday.

Also Read: Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar: Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor flaunt their sizzling chemistry in grand wedding song ‘Show Me The Thumka’, watch video

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Javed Akhtar reacts to his comment on 26/11 attacks; says, “It became too big, it feels embarrassing”

Javed Akhtar recently went to a festival in Lahore to honour the author Faiz Ahmed Faiz, where he learned that Indians believe all Pakistanis to be terrorists. In a sharp response, Javed stated that the terrorists of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks continue to roam freely in Pakistan. Since then, he has been at the centre of the debate; while Indian celebrities and politicians are applauding him for the statement, Pakistani celebrities like Ali Zafar have criticised him.

Javed reiterated his remarks from the event while speaking at an ABP event. He said, “It became too big, it feels embarrassing, feel like I should not go (for such events). Yaha aya to laga pata nahi third World War jeet ke aya hoon. The people and the media have so many reactions. I was embarrrased aisa kya keh diya? Itni baat to kehni padegi, chup rahein kya?”

He further added, “I got to know that people are abusing me there. They are asking, ‘Why was he given visa?’ Is tarah ki baatein, jo thodisi sensitive aur controversial ho… jis mulk mein paida hue, jisme rehte hain aur jisme marenge waha karte rehte hai toh do din wahaa gaye the, wahaan kya darna? Jab yaha nahi darte toh wahaan kya darenge?”

He was questioned about how he mustered the confidence to say these things in front of a Pakistani audience. He replied, “I’m sure the youth of Pakistan will embrace you with open arms. I’ll tell you one thing — No country is a monolith. What happens is that we start believing that the policies of their government and establishment is what the country is about. But that’s not true.”

He further added, “The fact is that it is very unfortunate that we are unaware that there is a huge segment in Pakistan that wants to have a good relation with India and that is totally understandable, not because they are saints, but because they are seeing a country next door jahaan itna development hai, itni industries hai, jahaan par corportate world itna develop kar gaya, jahaan culture itna hai, jahaan music aur films itni peak pe hai. So, an average citizen of that country would obviously be curious and would want to come here and see and if given an opportunity of a job or a presentation, he’ll run to do it and it totally understandable.”

The Faiz Festival was a three-day event, which commenced on February 17 and ended on February 19.

Javed believed that it was unfair to expect Indians to disregard the fact that the attackers were living freely in Pakistan after having witnessed the horrors of the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai.

Also Read: Ali Zafar slams Javed Akhtar for making insensitive statements on Pakistan

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