Zeenat Aman says she broke her mother’s heart when she eloped with Amanullah Khan: “But it mended with the birth of my first son”

Veteran actress Zeenat Aman has always been known for her grace and candour. Recently, she took to social media to share glimpses of her life, specifically focusing on the incredible woman who raised her – her mother, Scinda Heinz.

In a heartfelt post, Aman uploaded two photographs of her late mother. Scinda Heinz, according to Zeenat, was an exceptional woman who served as her ‘safe harbour.’ Zeenat further described her mother as ‘a woman ahead of the curve,’ highlighting her progressive nature. The post delved deeper into their relationship, showcasing both cherished moments and past challenges. Zeenat acknowledged her mother’s unwavering support when she decided to pursue a career in acting. Scinda even gave up her own work to become Zeenat’s manager, ardently negotiating contracts and ensuring her daughter’s success. “When I made up my mind to pursue a career in acting, she gave up her own work to be my manager. She negotiated my contracts, invested my earnings, packed my tiffins, ran my lines, inspired my style, and bolstered my confidence to the nth degree. All this while maintaining her own exciting social life within the expat community in Mumbai,” she wrote on Instagram on Tuesday.

Zeenat’s post also offered a glimpse into her family history. One of the shared photographs featured Scinda Heinz with Zeenat’s biological father, Amanullah Khan. Their eventual separation led Scinda to find love again, marrying a kind German gentleman whom Zeenat fondly referred to as Uncle Heinz. The caption further revealed a more vulnerable side to their relationship. Zeenat confessed to breaking her mother’s heart when she eloped with her husband, Mazhar Khan, in 1985. “Mummy never thought any man was worthy of me (she was onto something there), and it was the only matter that we ever locked horns on. Even then, if I were ever low, I would crawl into her bed in our apartment off Nepean Sea Road, lay by her side and hold her hand. No words would be spoken, but my turmoil would settle and I would feel secure,” she wrote.

Zeenat further said, “It’s true that I broke her heart a little when I eloped, but it mended with the birth of my first son, who shares a birthday with her,” she added.

 

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Recalling her mother’s death in 1995, Zeenat said that she “felt as though a veil of protection was snatched off my shoulders. These pictures are all the more precious to me now that I can only return to her safe harbour in my memories.”

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Shah Rukh Khan to play a raw and ruthless Don in action-thriller King: Report

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up to play a gritty don in his upcoming film, King, which promises to be a raw and rustic action-thriller. With this film, his daughter Suhana Khan will make her silver screen debut after OTT debut in The Archies last December. Khan won’t just be a powerful underworld figure; he’ll also have a complex moral compass, with “shades of grey” that will intrigue audiences.

According to a report in Pinkvilla, a source revealed that Khan will play an intriguing role, which is a clear nod to his past characters with darker sides, like his iconic roles in Darr, Anjaam, and Raees. “Shah Rukh Khan is making films for the audience and is well aware of their urge to see him in shades of grey. King is his passion project and he has been meticulously working on all aspects of the project with Siddharth Anand and Sujoy Ghosh. They have collectively carved a very cool, full of attitude and swag character with shades of grey for SRK in King,” said the source.

King is reportedly a passion project for Khan, and he’s been heavily involved in its development. He’s working closely with directors Siddharth Anand and Sujoy Ghosh to craft a character that’s both cool and ruthless.  The source revealed, “While the character designing is already done, Siddharth Anand is presently working on the action blocks with international stunt teams. Sujoy, on the other hand, is getting the dialogue draft ready, whereas SRK is overseeing the creative process and training with Suhana on some new-age action sequences.”

But the surprises don’t stop there. The source also hinted at a new look for Khan in the film. He’ll be sporting long hair and a beard, a departure from his usual clean-cut persona. While details about the plot are still under wraps, the report does say that King will be a fast-paced action thriller that tests the limits of survival. SRK will play the mentor, guiding a disciple through a dangerous world.  This disciple will be played by none other than Suhana Khan.

Over a week ago, Bollywood Hungama reported that Shah Rukh Khan himself is overseeing the creative process and even training with Suhana for some of the film’s action sequences. Sujoy Ghosh and Siddharth Anand are planning to make a raw and rustic action film, King, on a mega budget of Rs. 200 crores. “King is an ambitious action film, unlike anyone’s imagination. The team has been working on the pre-production for the last one year to ensure that all aspects are covered in the right way – from script, to scale and action. Red Chillies Entertainment has always mounted world-class products and King will be no different as the banner is going all out to ensure a grand debut for Suhana Khan,” a source told Bollywood Hungama.

The source further informed that Siddharth Anand is in talks with stunt directors from the West to come on board King. “Siddharth Anand thinks internationally, and with SRK, he wants to make a global action thriller. He is designing stunts with the stunt experts from the West, and plans to shoot it as a hybrid of real action and VFX enhancements,” the source told us further.

King will be shot from May over 5 months and hit the big screen in the 2nd half of 2025.

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Vicky Kaushal transforms into Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj for historical drama Chhava, see first look in leaked photos

Get ready to witness Vicky Kaushal in a royal avatar! The actor is all set to grace the silver screen as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of the legendary Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, in the upcoming period drama Chhava. This highly anticipated film has already generated significant buzz, with fans eagerly awaiting a glimpse of Kaushal’s transformation.

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Kaushal, known for his versatility and dedication to his craft, is reportedly leaving no stone unturned in portraying this historical figure. Early reports suggest the film will showcase not only Sambhaji Maharaj’s bravery and strategic brilliance on the battlefield but also explore the emotional aspects of his life, particularly his love story.

However, the recent leak of Kaushal’s first look from the film has sent social media into a frenzy. The image showcases Kaushal sporting a regal look, complete with a long beard, traditional attire, and a determined expression.

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While details about Rashmika Mandanna’s character, Sambhaji Maharaj’s wife, remain under wraps, the pairing of Kaushal and Mandanna is a fresh addition to Bollywood.

Directed by Laxman Utekar, Chhava is set for a December 6, 2024 release.

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Amitabh Bachchan purchases 10,000 sq. ft. land in Alibaug for Rs. 10 crores

Amitabh Bachchan has made a significant investment in real estate by purchasing a 10,000 square foot plot of land in Alibaug, Maharashtra, near Mumbai. This acquisition took place in the A Alibaug project, a sprawling 20-acre plotted development launched in April last year. The transaction, reportedly valued at Rs. 10 crore, was completed with The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) and as per sources, it was officially registered just last week.

Although there has been no official statement issued from The House of Abhinadan Lodha or from Amitabh Bachchan, sources have reportedly confirmed the details to the media. This is not the first time where Amitabh has been investing with the builders. In the past, the legendary actor also made a similar investment with the HoABL brand in their ‘The Sarayu’ project in Ayodhya. Big B is expected to have made a sizeable investment in this luxurious seven-star project which is currently under development in the picturesque city of Lord Ram.

As for Alibaug, the beachy town is known for its scenic beauty and proximity to Mumbai and has become a sought-after destination for both vacation homes and real estate investments. It seems to have caught the attention of many other celebrities including Shah Rukh Khan, who also purchased a massive piece of farm-land worth Rs. 9.5 crores along with his daughter Suhana Khan in February 2024.

On the other hand, Amitabh Bachchan too boasts of extensive investments within the city limits of Mumbai which includes three major bungalows in the plush area of suburban Mumbai – namely Pratiksha and Jalsa, wherein the former was reportedly gifted to Shweta Bachchan recently, and along with them, he also has Janak which is said to be used more as an office. Apart from them, the superstar is also expected to hold quite a bit of properties in Delhi and a few other locations.

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Inside Varun Dhawan – Natasha Dalal’s baby shower: See photos and videos of family to close friends celebrating, cake-cutting ceremony

Actor Varun Dhawan and his wife Natasha Dalal celebrated their impending parenthood with a baby shower on Sunday, attended by close friends and family. Among the guests was Mira Rajput, wife of actor Shahid Kapoor, who shared a glimpse of the special occasion on social media.

Several pictures and a video from the event were posted on the Instagram handle of Varun’s fanclubs. The images captured Natasha looking radiant in a white floral off-shoulder dress, cradling her baby bump while Varun, donning a white T-shirt layered with a blue floral shirt, stood beside her. They were surrounded by their friends.

 

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In one video, Varun and Natasha are seen cutting a beautifully customized cake, while their friends cheer them on with the song ‘Congratulations & Celebrations’ playing in the background. Varun’s mother, Laali Dhawan, can be seen grooving to the music, alongside filmmaker David Dhawan, who also joined the festivities.

 

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Mira Rajput took to her Instagram stories to share a photo of the adorable cake, topped with a cute teddy bear wearing a pink bow and holding pink roses. The caption read, “Congratulations Nats & VD,” followed by a pink heart emoji.

 

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As a gesture of gratitude, Varun and Natasha’s team distributed sweets to the paparazzi gathered outside their residence on Sunday.

Varun and Natasha tied the knot on January 24, 2021, in a private ceremony attended by a select few due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

On the professional front, Varun Dhawan is gearing up for his upcoming action thriller film Baby John, directed by A. Kaleeswaran. The film is presented by Atlee in association with Jio Studios and Cine1 Studios.

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Photos: Nushrratt Bharuccha, Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar and others snapped at Bun Tikki wrap up bash at Manish Malhotra’s house in Bandra

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Pankaj Tripathi’s brother-in-law Rajesh dies in road accident, sister Sarita critically injured: Reports

Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi has suffered a devastating loss. On Saturday, April 20, his brother-in-law, Rajesh Tiwari, passed away in a car accident that critically injured Tripathi’s sister, Sarita Tiwari. The accident occurred near GT Road in Nirsa, Jharkhand, around 4 pm.

The couple, travelling from their hometown in Bihar to West Bengal, reportedly lost control of their car (WB44D-2899) and collided with a divider at high speed. The impact caused significant damage to the vehicle, with the front end sustaining extensive damage.

As per a report in Hindustan Times, with the help of local residents, police rushed both Rajesh and Sarita Tiwari to Dhanbad Medical College Hospital. Tragically, Rajesh Tiwari succumbed to his injuries and was declared dead by emergency room doctors. Sarita Tiwari, however, received emergency treatment and is currently in critical condition in the hospital’s surgical ICU.

Rajesh Tiwari, who worked for the Indian Railways and was stationed in Chittaranjan, West Bengal, was reportedly returning home from his village in Bihar when the accident occurred. This news comes as another blow to Tripathi, who lost his father, Pandit Banaras Tiwari, in August 2023 at the age of 99.

On the work front, Pankaj Tripathi was recently seen in the Netflix movie Murder Mubarak.

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