EXCLUSIVE: Janhvi Kapoor reveals that a ‘rat’ received better treatment than her on the sets of Mili; says, “The rat was the star of this set”

It couldn’t have been an easy job for Janhvi Kapoor to play the leading role in the survival drama Mili. The film showcases the journey of a girl who works as a waiter/delivery girl for a popular food chain franchise and gets trapped in a freezer for over 48 hours. The actress had to undergo extreme situations while shooting for the film to maintain its authenticity. While discussing the same with Bollywood Hungama, Janhvi spoke about being trapped in the freezer with a rat and how the little furry animal received all kinds of privileged treatment.

The trailer of Mili gives us a glimpse of how tough it would have been for Janhvi Kapoor to stay in the freezer at for so long. In fact, the actress revealed that she shot in the freezer for over 20 days in extreme minus temperatures as low as -18 degrees  for them. During this conversation, Janhvi spoke about director Mathukutty Xavier’s decision to get a rat on the sets of the film.

Speaking about the animal was treated better than her to Bollywood Hungama, Janhvi said, “I must say that they exercised a lot of sensitivity with the rat and not so much with me. Because when I was shooting in the freezer, sometimes we’d be there in for hours and we’d have a 15-20 minute long takes in the freezer. After that, I’d come out and just like collapse. But when the rat came, it was the star of this set. Everybody was like ‘the rat is gonna feel really cold, so we can’t do like long shorts’, ‘in one minute we’ll have to cut because the rat needs to relax’. I was like the rat needs to relax? Your actor is dying!” she laughed.

Readers would be aware that Mili is a remake of the Malayalam film Helen. The film is slated to release on November 4 and also stars Sunny Kaushal and Manoj Pahwa in a pivotal role.

Also Read: Janhvi Kapoor gives the best response to journalist persistently questioning her about her late mother Sridevi

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5 best ethnic outfits for this wedding season inspired by Bollywood divas from Deepika Padukone to Kiara Advani

Who doesn’t enjoy dressing elegantly in their finest ethnic avataars? In addition to fantastic clothes that we can copy, our Bollywood celebs also demonstrate excellent ways to wear ethnic clothing. When in doubt, take a cue from those who live lives in the spotlight. Look to Bollywood’s best dressed for a crash course on the most attractive silhouettes and the best colours for your skin tone. We have everything—from sarees to suits to mixing and matching and creating Indo-Western avatars—and we have it all in the most traditional manner. Here is a list of 5 Bollywood stars we must follow if we want to achieve ethnic fashion aspirations.

BHUMI PEDNEKAR

Bhumi Pednekar’s style choices make it clear that she loves ethnic clothing. On October 20, she also hosted a Diwali celebration at her home. Bhumi dressed for the Diwali party in a vibrantly patterned lehenga. She wore a strappy cut-out top with a plunging neckline with the maroon skirt. She enhanced the fabulousness of her lehenga by wearing a multicoloured dupatta with crinkled panels and mirror work. She styled her hair in a lengthy braid that was also accented with an exquisite hair piece by Bhumi, she also picked silver jewellery to accessorise her look. In terms of makeup, the ethnic style was enhanced by bare eyelids, a pink lip, kohl-rimmed eyes, and flushed cheeks.

 

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DEEPIKA PADUKONE

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone made several notable fashion statements during her appearance at the Cannes Film Festival in 2022. The actress did everything possible to make each of her red carpet outings a stylish moment. On the final day of the Film Festival, Deepika sported an Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla ruffled sari as the gala came to a close. Deepika’s custom Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla white ruffled sari radiated a sculptural aesthetic and was inspired by “celestial grace.” The outfit was heightened by the aquatic elements underlined by the shell-like blouse, pearls, crystals, trail, and ruffles, which gave it a distinctive red carpet appeal. With its all-encompassing silhouette, the hand-embroidered statement collar made of pearls and crystals became the centre of attention. She completed the appearance with a beautiful face; a mane separated neat bun, and matching diamond studs. Deepika’s saree is perfect for your friend’s cocktail party or engagement bash.

 

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TARA SUTARIA

Tara knows how to style a variety of clothing, whether they are ethnic, Indo-Western, or fashionable Western. Lehengas are Tara’s specialty, and she frequently wears them in many manners, making them fashionable enough to motivate everyone. The lehenga worn by Tara Sutaria featured a geometric pattern all over it with 3D feathers in white, black, and light blue. The blouse, on the other hand, had a plunging neckline and was a solid colour. She added a pair of statement earrings to her outfit as an accessory and went with a dewy makeup look. Tara Sutaria finished off her look with a glossy lip colour, light foundation, flushed cheeks, and smoky eyes. She kept her pin-straight hair open.

 

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ANANYA PANDAY

Ananya Panday contemporary ethnic pick for Manish Malhotra’s pre-Diwali bash at his Mumbai residence gave us a new and unusual ethnic outfit design to try out this wedding season. Ananya Panday’s outfit comes with a bralette featuring a plunging neckline, flared pants and a cape. She opted for a sleek chain to accessorise it all.

 

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KIARA ADVANI

Kiara chose a traditional sharara with a bralette-style blouse and fit-and-flared pants for a sensual twist. There is a coordinating jacket that appears to be a chic cover-up and is ideal for winter events. The ensemble is also given a whimsical and geometric touch by the exquisite decorations and herringbone embroidery. The end result is a look that would be appropriate for dancing the night away at a sangeet party as well as a friend’s cocktail party. She completed her ensemble with a double-layered diamond necklace from Diamantina Fine Jewels. Her appearance was finished off with gentle curls and caramel-coloured makeup.

 

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Also Read: Fashion Faceoff: Deepika Padukone or Hina Khan: Who wore the white ruffled saree by Abu jani Sandeep Khosla better?

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EXCLUSIVE: Janhvi Kapoor opens up how she shot in a freezer that was below 10 degrees for Mili; says, “My character wasn’t prepared to be in this situation”

Janhvi Kapoor was last seen in Good Luck Jerry. She will be seen in a role where she is trying to fight for her life in the survival drama Mili. The film, which is a remake of the Malayalam film Helen, is directed by Matthukutty Xavier, who also directed the original. The actress will be essaying a one-of-a-kind character in the film and in a recent interview exclusive with Bollywood Hungama, Janhvi opened up on how they created the environment for the film and what she had to undergo while shooting in minus temperatures for this survival drama.

In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama, Janhvi Kapoor discussed her experience of shooting for Mili, her camaraderie with filmmaker Matthukutty Xavier, her prep for the character, and many different aspects of Bollywood. During the same, the actress also revealed the kind of brief she had received from the filmmaker and how the set for the film was created. Talking about the same, Janhvi said, “You don’t prepare for this role because my character wasn’t prepared to be in this situation. So my director’s brief was ‘just be you, just do you’. We are building a freezer that will be at minus 10 degrees at all times. And then I’ll put you in it in a thin pair of pants and a thin sleeveless shirt. Okay, and I’ll get a real rat and I’ll put the rat and it will be like a non-rabid rat, I put it in the freezer with you and just have to shoot.”

Talking about Mili, the film will feature Janhvi Kapoor as a waiter at the food franchise who gets locked in the freezer. Her worried family set out on a mission to find her along with the police but will they be able to save her before it’s too late, is what the film is all about. The Hindi version also features Sunny Kaushal and Manoj Pahwa in pivotal roles. The film released on November 4.

Also Read: Janhvi Kapoor looks spitting image of Sridevi in timeless Kanjivaram saree and gajra in her hair

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Priyanka Chopra talks about Jee Le Zaraa going on floors with Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif; says, “I wanted to do the film on the terms of women”

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is currently in India for brand endorsements. But her arrival had sparked several speculations about the actress kicking off Jee Le Zaraa with Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif. Recently during one of the interactions, Priyanka was seen discussing about the Farhan Akhtar venture with PTI where she not revealed details about how the film came into being but also spoke about when it is expected to go on floors. Interestingly, earlier during the promotions of PhoneBhoot, Katrina too was quizzed about this female-centric road trip drama.

Katrina Kaif had earlier revealed that Jee Le Zaraa started with a phone call conversation with Priyanka Chopra and Alia Bhatt. Priyanka, too, spoke about how it all started with just a hearty chat with her friends. “I called up Alia and Katrina, this is before Farhan or anybody came (on board). I called the girls first. I was sitting at home and I wanted to do a Hindi movie. But I wanted it to be on the terms of women,” she said.

It is also known that Priyanka Chopra is one of the most popular actresses who has showcased her ability to carry films on her shoulders solely many times. The actress has films like Fashion, Mary Kom, Saat Khoon Maaf, among others where she has been the lead. Talking about how the generation has changed when it comes to viewing female-centric films, Priyanka added, “My generation of actresses really opened the door for the next generation of actresses to be the faces on the posters, to be able to sell movies. So, I really wanted to bring together my friends and say ‘let’s create a movie that will do well at the box office and it will be ours’. So, the stars aligned and we decided to do it. Hopefully, we will start shoot it next year.”

Besides Jee Le Zaraa, Priyanka Chopra also has a few other interesting Hollywood-International projects in the pipeline including the ambitious Amazon Prime show Citadel which is a space sci-fi drama also starring Richard Madden.

Also Read: Priyanka Chopra makes a powerful and sassy fashion statement in a blue pantsuit

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EXCLUSIVE: Radhika Apte shares her secret to dealing with people she doesn’t get along with at work, watch

From playing a supporting character in Shahid Kapoor starrer Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi to ruling in the OTT world, actress Radhika Apte has carved a niche for herself. After giving a noteworthy performance a month ago in Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan’s Vikram Vedha, the actress is gearing up for her next release, titled Monica O My Darling. Ahead of the release of the film, the actress talked with Bollywood Hungama about the initial days of her career, and how over the years she has learned a trick to deal with people she doesn’t get along well with.

The Lust Stories actress revealed, “some experiences are not very good because you don’t get along with the vision of the filmmakers or you don’t get along with the people. As she continued, Pate explained that “sometimes the conditions of the locations are bad where or sometimes the conditions could be excellent and still an artist doesn’t get along with people sometimes conditions could be horrible, but people are absolutely lovely, and it becomes one of the best experiences of your career.”

Elaborating, the Sacred Games actress mentioned, “I read a lot on the set right and I try to tell them what I feel and find a middle way. But, at the end of the day, it’s that person’s vision and you’ve said yes, for whatever reasons you’ve said yes. You have to do it. But a lot of times these situations come because the script was never given to on time, or the script was changed.” The actress concluded by saying she tries to find a middle way, and if that’s not possible, she reads or finds something else to do to keep herself busy.

Talking about her upcoming film, Monica O My Darling, it features Huma Qureshi and Rajkummar Rao in the lead. The film is slated to release on November 11. It will be exclusively available on Netflix.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Brahmastra director Ayan Mukerji reveals what it is like to direct the Pathaan star Shah Rukh Khan

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EXCLUSIVE: Good Bad Girl actress Gul Panag reveals what was the last thing she googled

Model and actress Gul Panag has been part of multiple Bollywood films like Dor, Manorama Six Feet Under, Ab Tak Chhappan 2, web series Paatal Lok, Bypass Road and many more. She is also a former beauty queen who competed in the Miss Universe pageant.

The multi hyphenate talent, who has also earned a law degree, recently starred on the web series titled Good Bad Girl in which she plays a lawyer and the co-founder of a law firm. The series premiered on SonyLIV on October 14, 2022. For the promotion of the same, Bollywood Hungama had a fun and candid interview with Gul.

In the exclusive conversation, Gul answered about all her lasts, telling us about the last book she read, the last street food she had, the last thing she shopped for and much more. One of the questions asked was about the last thing she googled.

Gul answered, “The last thing I googled was how to convert .psd file into a CorelDraw file (.cdr).” When asked about the last book she read, Gul replied, “The last book I read was ‘The Rise and Fall of Nations’ by Ruchir Sharma.”

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: When Gul Panag recalled getting the weirdest marketing calls

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Kajal Aggarwal sets the internet ablaze as she flaunts her jubilant smile in mirror work embellished dress by Arpita Mehta

Actress Kajal Aggarwal has starred in numerous Telugu and Tamil movies, but the actress has also made her mark in Bollywood. Kajal is currently enjoying her newfound motherhood in bliss, being a doting parent to her 7-month-old baby boy Neil. Although she took a hiatus from acting post giving birth, the Tollywood diva has recently made a comeback into showbiz. Kajal Aggarwal is thrilled about the release of her upcoming horror comedy flick, Ghosty. The teaser of the film, directed by Kalyaan, was unveiled today, October 31. Going by the teaser, Ghosty is a wacky horror thriller with Kajal playing two roles, as a police officer and a heroine. Through the promo, director Kalyan confirmed that Ghosty will have a theatrical release.

An avid social media user, Kajal is often seen sharing her upcoming projects, travel getaways, and snippets of her glamorous photoshoots on Instagram. This time, the Acharya actress made all the heads turn as she dropped a streak of stunning pictures, announcing that her next film, Ghosty is “coming soon.” “Ghosty coming soon,” she captioned her post. Kajal adopted a bohemian look for the photos, donning an embroidered dress by Arpita Mehta. The garment Kajal is wearing has blue embroidery and mirror work all over it. Her dress has fringe on the hem and sleeves as well as sea shell embellishments all throughout. The actress is seen flaunting her exuberant smile as posed for the pics. Kajal paired her look with white heel boots and statement sea shell earring with pink tassels. Kajal’s choice of accessory was quite distinctive.

For makeup, she wore blue smoky eyeshadow, Kohl-rimmed eyes, sleek eyeliner, highlighted cheeks, and a glossy pink lip consisted of her makeup. Her locks were left open in soft curls and her glam game was on point.

Meanwhile, the teaser showcases Kajal Aggarwal in dual roles, as a police officer and an actress. The actress’s spirit haunts the police officer. Meanwhile, Yogi Babu is the only one who has the ability to ward off the spirit. Ghosty has a star-studded cast includes Kajal Aggarwal, Yogi Babu, KS Ravikumar, Redin Kingsley, Oorvasi, Thangadurai and Jagan in key roles. The film consists of composer Sam CS, cinematographer Jacob Rathinaraj and Editor Vijay Velukutty. The film’s release date will be announced later.

 

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Also Read: Kajal Aggarwal starrer Ghosty marks her comeback to Tamil cinema post motherhood; makers share a glimpse of the film

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