We’re waiting for the right time to move into our new home: Sunny Leone

21/04/2021
It was recently reported that Sunny Leone has bought a new house on the 12the floor of a building in Andheri. The house is apparently over 4,000 sq ft in size and the actress, along with her husband Daniel Weber and their kids, Nisha, Asher and Noah, will move in soon. Sunny, who is currently prepping for her movie down South and another project with Vikram Bhatt, confirmed the development that she will indeed be moving into a new house, soon. She says, “We had bought this house before the ...

Mission Majnu was a gift that I didn’t want to say no to: Rashmika Mandanna

21/04/2021
Rashmika Mandanna, who rose to fame with her debut film, Kirik Party, has swiftly made her space in Hindi cinema, too. After wrapping up Mission Majnu with Sidharth Malhotra, the actress is now working on Vikas Bahl’s Good Bye with Amitabh Bachchan and Neena Gupta. In a recent conversation with the actress, we spoke to her about having a strong body of work down South and if that escalates the pressure on her while she makes her strides in Bollywood. Rashmika says, “No, I don’t feel the pre...

Till the age of 20, all I ever wanted to do in life was to play cricket: Saqib Saleem

21/04/2021
April is a special month for Saqib Saleem. Not just because it’s the month that he celebrates his birthday (April 8), but also because his sports idol Sachin Tendulkar also rings in his birthday a couple of weeks later on April 24. Of course, with the pandemic, the actor’s birthday celebration was a muted affair this year. He shares, “Last year, my birthday was during the lockdown. This time around, with the rise in COVID-19 cases, I didn’t go anywhere. Since my parents are in town, I am mo...

I came back gaining 8 kilos after my trip to Tuscany with Saif: Kareena

21/04/2021
Bollywood diva, Kareena Kapoor Khan is seen making headlines as she has stepped out to shoot for discovery+ Star Vs Food show post her second pregnancy, straight into a restaurant kitchen making Stuffed burrata and Pesto Pizza! From her tete-a-tete, with ‘The Lovefools’ Owner and Head Chef Sarita Pereira, here’s a candid secret of her enjoying delectable pizzas at a trip she previously took with Saif Ali Khan and a lot more! She said, “We went for a holiday to Tuscany and we had all these amaz...

If I had to only do movies, I would have done so 10 years ago and signed international projects 20 years ago: Anu Aggarwal

21/04/2021
Anu Aggarwal’s debut film 'Aashiqui' became a super hit. The actress had scores of fans waiting to take her autograph. After that film, the actress made her presence felt in films like 'Khalnayika', 'King Uncle', 'Janm Kundli'. She was offered Hollywood and South projects as well. While some worked in her favour, others didn't, but she persevered till an accident in 1999 when she slipped into a coma. After coming out of the coma, she did not step back into Bollywood, and instead became a yogi...

Pooja Chopra on the need to follow safety guidelines: Lockdowns are not beneficial for us; economy is suffering

20/04/2021
Pooja Chopra feels that the pandemic has been kind to her and her family. However, the actress is pretty mad about people flouting safety guidelines. In an interview, the actress shares a message for those not following the rules that will help keep the numbers of the outbreak in check, philanthropy work, and more. Excerpts… How have you been dealing with the pandemic? I have been doing a lot of things. I am a homebody, not an outdoor person. I only go out when I have work or to hang out with...

‘I am a good listener’: Ramandeep Kaur Dhillon

20/04/2021
Actor-model Ramandeep Kaur Dhillon wants to go on a date with Satinder Sartaaj Actor and model Ramandeep Kaur Dhillon, first runner-up of MTV Roadies season 10, has a passion for bike-riding, which made her the face of Royal Enfield’s campaign. An engineering graduate, she did Masters in Psychology and is a practitioner of Vipassana meditation. She gets candid… My swag Being honest at all times! I am a person with no inhibitions about speaking my mind. Punjabi celeb that you find stylish......

A huge screen can’t be erased by something screened on your phone: Boman Irani

20/04/2021
Good writing is the need of the hour, feels actor Boman Irani, to sustain audience interest at a time when OTT provides a surfeit of choice. "The OTT platform gives an opportunity not only for writers but also actors and technicians. However, on OTT, there are thousands of choices. It takes 10 to 15 minutes to reject if you cannot engage the audience in their home. This can be avoided with good writing, which also applies for the rest of the show. Writing has become the superstar on the OTT pl...

I find it exciting that the lines between mainstream cinema and digital content are blurring: Nimrat Kaur

20/04/2021
Nimrat Kaur chose to be on a path of her own from the time she debuted in Hindi films with The Lunchbox, directed by Ritesh Batra, co-starring Irrfan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Airlift with Akshay Kumar, directed by Raja Krishna Menon, only cemented a spot for her in the business. Around that time, the actress deep-dived into shows like Homeland and Wayward Pines in Hollywood and into a show revolving around the world of commandos back home. Today, several top actors and actresses in cinema a...

When I decided to do ‘Saathiya’, people told me it would be a career killer and that I was crazy: Vivek Oberoi

20/04/2021
Vivek Oberoi refused the big launch planned by his father, dropped his last name for auditions, and jumped out of his comfort zone for the most unexpected debut as ‘Chandu’ in Ram Gopal Varma’s ‘Company’. After a massively successful maiden film, Vivek continued to entertain fans in more ways than one--from the charming Aditya in ‘Saathiya’, to the fierce Maya bhai in ‘Shootout At Lokhandwala’. Vivek Oberoi, who completed nearly two decades in Bollywood, opens up about his captivating journey...

I am dying to go back to theatres: Aditi Rao Hydari

19/04/2021
Aditi Rao Hydrari says while OTT is doing a great job at entertaining the audience, she does miss the big screen. The actor says there is a sense of "magic" in theatres, which has always been there and will never go away. "I miss it because there's the magic associated with the theatre, there's a whole childhood nostalgia, and it's a very immersive experience. You go there and you become a part of the world there," Aditi told. However, she said that since last year, OTT platforms have really...

I feel validated as an actor now: Parineeti Chopra

19/04/2021
Last month, Parineeti Chopra had three releases amid the pandemic and she’s grateful for the opportunities in these tough times. “It has been crazy because it’s unbelievable. We are in times when films are being pushed and the industry is not doing well, as it was not safe to go the theatres and now they are shut. Not that anyone was looking at box office collections, as for me, success is measured by word of mouth,” says Chopra. In March, The Girl On The Train, came out on an OTT platform and...

Pooja Bedi reacts after getting criticised for saying ‘life not meant to be spent caged, masked in fear of virus’

19/04/2021
Actor Pooja Bedi, while shooting a video in Goa, has appealed to people to live life to the fullest rather than masking up for years “in fear of a virus”. The social media post invited criticism, as many asked her to not share inappropriate advice as country battles the coronavirus pandemic. India is fighting the second wave of Covid-19 with India reporting 2,34,692 new cases and 1,341 deaths in the last 24 hours. Pooja tweeted on April 14 a video of herself enjoying a speed boat ride and wrot...

Hina Khan reacts as fan wants to file a case against her for this funny reason

19/04/2021
Actor Hina Khan got a compliment in the most unusual way while interacting with fans. She was conducting an Ask Me Anything session on Instagram and one fan wrote in to say that he will file a case against her. He accused her of planning to kill everyone with her ‘hotness’. “Mai Apke Uper case kronga Ki Itni Grmi M apne apni hotness s hmko mar dalengi (I will file against you. It is already so hot and you are planning to kill us all with your hotness),” he wrote. She replied saying, “Kar dijiy...

Aarvika Gupta on her love for music: Hoping to impress the audience with my words and melodies in coming times

19/04/2021
Tera Kya Hoga Alia actor Aarvika Gupta has always been fond of music. Seeing her interest her father gifted her a harmonium when she was young and Gupta has not just learnt how to play the instrument but would also play the same while singing. “I am not a trained singer but I used to participate in singing competitions and various functions in my school and college. I won a lot of these competitions too,” she says. Not many know that Gupta nurtures the hobby of lyric writing. “Whenever I th...

Timelines of shoots have gone haywire, a lot has got pushed due to Covid: Anupria Goenka

19/04/2021
She resumed working way back in August 2020 itself when the Covid-19 led restrictions were eased, and continues to shoot for her projects amid the pandemic. However, Anupria Goenka says the biggest change has been bigger for the production than the actors during such testing times. “I started working again with the shoot for my web show Criminal Justice. Then, there was another series for which I shot outdoors for a month and a half. We had rehearsals, it was not much of a difference. The bi...

I love being under pressure: Parth Samthaan

19/04/2021
Parth will be seen in AltBalaji and Zee5’s web series Mai Hero Boll Raha Hu, which is set to release on April 20 How will you describe the title Mai Hero Boll Raha Hu!? The title itself is quite powerful. My character wants to say I have arrived and I am here to stay. So that’s basically an announcement to the world. The show is based in the Mumbai of 90s. Is it the story about Abu Salem? Not really. This is a fictional character and the series is based on incidents of 80s and 90s in Mumbai...

Want to work in films where women are shown as decision-makers: Paoli Dam

18/04/2021
Actor Paoli Dam says she's always on the lookout for roles that represent women's perspective in cinema and her latest choices are a reflection of that. Dam, a prominent star in Bengali and Hindi cinema, featured in "Kaali" and "Bulbbul" in 2020. Both the films earned critical acclaim as well as audiences' love. In "Bulbbul", the actor received unanimous praise for her portrayal of a widow and in "Kaali", she played a mother navigating a corrupt system of criminals and cops in a bid to save h...

Mumbai is a city I fell in love with, while Delhi is home for me: Sanjana Sanghi

18/04/2021
Sanjana Sanghi, born and brought up in Delhi, and a former student of Lady Sriram College, moved to Mumbai bag and baggage to pursue her career in show business. A few years down the line, the actress has fallen head over heels in love with Mumbai, which is as good as home for her. While most people find it difficult to love another city as much as their home city, Sanjana seems to have struck a perfect balance. Talking about it, she says, “Mumbai is a city I fell in love with, while Delhi ...

Ranveer Singh to collaborate with Shankar for Hindi adaptation of ‘Anniyan’

18/04/2021
Bollywood star Ranveer Singh is set to headline the Hindi adaptation of Tamil blockbuster "Anniyan", to be directed by acclaimed filmmaker Shankar who also helmed the original. The 2005 psychological action thriller featured Souh star Vikram in the lead and chronicled the story of a man who suffers from multiple personality disorder- working as a lawyer by day and a vigilante at night. The adaptation, billed as a pan-India project, will be produced by Jayantilal Gada of Pen Studios. Singh, 3...

Ajay Devgn, Siddharth Roy Kapur join forces, turn producers for ‘Gobar!’

18/04/2021
Actor-producer Ajay Devgn has announced his new production, a comic drama named "Gobar!" along with Siddharth Roy Kapur. The film is to be directed by ad-filmmaker Sabal Shekhawat, who has also penned the script along with Sambhit Mishra. The film's story is about a veterinary doctor who discovers a tangled web of corruption in his state hospital. Ajay feels people will love the story. "The story of Gobar! is at once unique, relatable, and incredibly funny, as well as gripping and entertaini...

Vicky Kaushal says he was a reserved person in college

18/04/2021
Vicky Kaushal is among the B-Town celebs, who have tested positive for COVID-19 in recent weeks. The actor, in a post on Instagram, wrote, “In spite of all care and precautions, unfortunately, I have tested COVID-19 positive. Following all essential protocols, I am under home quarantine, taking medication as prescribed by my doctor. I request all those who came in contact with me to immediately get tested. Take case and stay safe.” However, Vicky has been active on social media while he recupe...

When people show that confidence in my abilities to deliver, it gives me a rush: Taapsee Pannu

18/04/2021
In the last six months to about a year, Taapsee Pannu has gone from playing one quirky character after another. Do Baraah, Haseen Dilruba, Rashmi Rocket and Shaabash Mithu are some of the films that she has in her kitty of which only the latter is on floors. The rest have all been packed up. In the last few months, since the lockdown began to ease out, the actress wrapped up a string of projects in quick succession, with her mandatory week-long breaks between projects. Talking about how sh...

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja associates with Film Heritage Foundation

18/04/2021
Actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja uploaded a video on Thursday where she expressed her support to the Film Heritage Foundation, and the work the organisation has been doing to preserve timeless classics. The actress put up multiple pictures in one post, along with a video to show the work and the need to preserve film heritage. She also hopes that future generations see the kind of efforts veterans have put into the art of cinema. In the Instagram caption, she wrote: "Being a second generation act...

The Holy Ramadan: A perfect opportunity to help needy Persons with Disabilities

17/04/2021
The religion of Islam preaches about equality and fairness. No human being is superior to another. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) himself stated as such on the Mountain of Arafat in His last sermon: “No Arab has superiority over a Non-Arab and no Non-Arab has superiority over an Arab.” The concept of charity was designed for the very purpose of helping those who cannot support themselves or their families. The needy disabled and those who are in debt are one of the 8 types of people who can receive Z...

‘I first declined my Aisha role as I wanted to be heroine’: Amrita Puri recalls her first film

17/04/2021
Amrita Puri is one actor who’s successfully experimented with all the mediums. From being part of films like Kai Po Che, Blood Money and Judgementall Hai Kya, to trying her hand at television in an era when Bollywood actors tended to avoid the small screen. She was seen in TV shows P.O.W. – Bandi Yuddh Ke and Stories by Rabindranath Tagore, both showcasing her versatility. Her recent turn towards the digital space got her much appreciation too. While she’s an important part of Amazon Prime Vid...

Pooja Chopra on her ‘most favourite co-star’ Manoj Bajpayee: He helped me push my boundaries

17/04/2021
Pooja Chopra has successfully created a space for herself in Bollywood with her choices of films and performances. In an interview, the actress opened up about the one film which is close to her heart, her favourite co-star, and more. Excerpts… Pooja has been a significant part of all the movies she has done so far. Talking about the one closest to her heart, she revealed, "This is a tough one. I am not exaggerating but this is like asking a mother which child she likes the most. I love what...

Nushrratt Bharuccha on how househelp prepared her for Ajeeb Daastaans

17/04/2021
Actress Nushrratt Bharuccha plays a househelp named Meenal in the upcoming anthology film "Ajeeb Daastaans". The actress recalls how her own help at home helped her prepare for the role. "I started observing my own househelp to understand her mannerisms and characteristics. She was a great reference point for me and, unknowingly, helped me to get a deeper understanding of my character," the actress tells. "For three to four hours that she would come, she would make all of us at home happy ...

Have been dying to work with Mohit Suri again: Arjun Kapoor

17/04/2021
Arjun Kapoor is headed to Goa to start shooting for "Ek Villain 2". The actor says he has been dying to collaborate with the film's director Mohit Suri once again after "Half Girlfriend". "I have been dying to collaborate with Mohit again and we had an amazing time during 'Half Girlfriend' (which was) a very different film for me," said Arjun. "He has given me my career's best music and I always say this to my friends and people around me that apart from Aditya Chopra, who believed in me so m...

‘Not being from a Bollywood family and India makes things harder for me’: Elnaaz Norouzi

17/04/2021
Elnaaz Norouzi says she’s found a new liking for the comedy genre “because you just want to sit there, not use your brain and laugh.” In a conversation with indianexpress.com, the Iranian-German actor shared her experience of working in the comedy film Hello Charlie which has a gorilla at the centre of its plot. Hello Charlie also stars Jackie Shroff, Aadar Jain, Rajpal Yadav, Girish Kulkarni and Siddhanth Kapoor. It is streaming on Amazon Prime Video. “It’s very different to have animals in...

‘Saina’ to release on Amazon Prime Video on April 23

17/04/2021
A month after its theatrical release, actor Parineeti Chopra-starrer "Saina", a biopic on ace badminton player Saina Nehwal, is set to have its digital premiere on Amazon Prime Video on April 23. Directed by Amole Gupte and backed by Bhushan Kumar-led T-Series, the film hit the cinema halls on March 26. Chopra said she was thrilled that the movie would now reach out to a global audience with the release on Amazon Prime Video. The actor said "Saina" was a landmark film in her career as it tau...

I am constantly doubting myself: Fatima Sana Shaikh

16/04/2021
Fatima Sana Shaikh became popular even before the audience knew her name. Way back in 1997, she endeared herself to viewers playing Kamal Hassan and Tabu's daughter in "Chachi 420". Years later, she would score her first blockbuster with the 2016 Aamir Khan-starrer "Dangal". She has lately been seen in films such as "Ludo" and "Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari", and is now gearing up for her next film, the OTT anthology "Ajeeb Daastaans". The actress says she constantly doubts herself, adding that she ...

My perfect idea of peace and happiness is No More Tears: Somy Ali

16/04/2021
Actress Somy Ali, who is currently busy with her NGO - No More Tears - is a spiritual person. In her own words, she prioritizes the human spirit over materialistic things. When it comes to her belief in God and humanity, she has a clear view, ”I believe in science and the law of the universe. There is no bigger or better religion than spending a life filled with the purpose of helping others in need. No More Tears and humanity constitute my religion. I respect all religions as long as they ...

Transqueen Navya Singh to be seen in her next Bollywood flick “Pledge to Protect” a biopic on Anson Thomas

16/04/2021
Anson Thomas has rescued over 800 girls from Kamathipura, Calcutta, Pune, and Delhi and was also awarded the Real Heroes Award by CNN-IBN in 2009. His heartfelt intention to rescue young girls trapped in the clunches of brothels and girl trafficking can be seen close and real in the biopic of Anson Thomas called "Pledge to Protect". Anson Thomas was chased to death several times in the red light area against his rescue mission by the brothel business owner, however, he struggled, strived, a...

Villagers can be junior artistes: Pankaj Tripathi

16/04/2021
Proud of his roots, Pankaj Tripathi has often been a part of the Bihar government’s initiatives. Now, the actor has initiated talks with the government about creating a small-scale film city in a village near Patna, thus generating employment opportunities in the state. A source says, “The actor had sent in his suggestion earlier this year to the government officials. He noted that by investing in the beautification and infrastructure development of the area, and offering the necessary fa...

Penthouse actress Gayathiri Iyer: Casting directors have their own groups

16/04/2021
She was very studious in school and college and was absolutely not interested in anything to do with the film industry. In fact, she used to look down upon anything which was not related to academics. She was trained in classical music and classical dance at an early age and was part of the singing and dancing team for school events as well. As a career, actress Gayathiri Iyer was always inclined towards engineering. But as destiny would have it, she has now made a name for herself in the showb...

Directing is scary, but it’s equally rewarding: Radhika Apte

15/04/2021
As an actress, she has essayed several characters that are off the beaten path. Last year, Radhika Apte turned writer-filmmaker with the short film, The Sleepwalkers, which featured Shahana Goswami and Gulshan Devaiah. Talking about what led her to write and direct, Radhika says, “I had never thought of making films. There was no such plan. I just had the urge to write because sometimes you want to create content that challenges you. Roles that come your way are not necessarily from the spac...

I have nothing to hide about my age, the lines on my face add to my personality: Mandira Bedi

15/04/2021
She is a fitness enthusiast and has been giving fitness goals to many over the years, resulting in being called someone who is ageing in reverse. But for Mandira Bedi, it has never been about that and more about being the best version of herself and happy. The actor-presenter, who celebrates her 49th birthday, says, “When I turned 40, there was a liberation that happened. There was a time in my ‘30s when the age on Wikipedia used to bother me because I am not someone who has a strong PR team w...

I would love a spin-off of my ‘Mulk’ character Aarti Mohammed: Taapsee Pannu

15/04/2021
Taapsee Pannu-starrer ‘Naam Shabana’ recently completed four years of release. With the film, her character ‘Shabana’ from ‘Baby’ became the first-ever character in Bollywood to get a spin-off. In an interview, the actress revealed which other characters of the many she has played so far, would she love a spin-off of, being part of female-oriented films, and more. Excerpts: Speaking about spin-offs of her previous characters, Taapsee says, “The films that I have been a part of in Bollywood h...

Living the life I grew up loving: Shalmali Kholgade

15/04/2021
Shalmali Kholgade had been apprised about the fact that creating a music album, in this day and age, isn’t a sound decision. In a world dominated by music streaming apps, albums were only infrequently consumed by listeners, she was told. But Kholgade had grown up modelling her life on the many American musicians that repeatedly form part of this discussion. “These artistes created their body of work [via] their albums, and it was important for me to experience what happens when I make one. ...

Katrina Kaif drops no-makeup selfie from her time in Covid-19 quarantine, fans call her ‘fabulous’

15/04/2021
Katrina Kaif has shared a new picture as she recovers from Covid-19. The actor was diagnosed with coronavirus earlier this month and has been home-quarantined ever since. On Wednesday, Katrina shared a picture where she was seen wearing an oversized hoodie and letting her hair down. The Bharat star posed with no make-up on. She shared the picture with the caption, "Just me for company." The picture has received several compliments. While many fans dropped heart and fire emojis, a fan called ...

‘I will always be a mom first, Samairra is my number 1’: Juhi Parmar

15/04/2021
From being an actor to a single mother, Juhi Parmar juggles the various facets of life with ease. The 40-year-old has been quite active on social media sharing about her lockdown life, cooking, DIY remedies, tarot card readings, and spending family time with her parents and daughter Samairra. Parmar, who shot to fame with the TV serial Kumkum, is currently addressing the nutritional needs of Indian consumers with her association with Tata Sampann’s campaign #SampannPoshanThali. “The common th...

SRK apologises to fans for KKR’s ‘disappointing performance’ at IPL 2021 match against Mumbai Indians

15/04/2021
Knight Riders during Tuesday's IPL (Indian Premiere League) match. Chasing a target of 153, KKR were on course reaching 122 for 4 in the 15th over before the last five fetched only 20 runs as they stunningly fell short, giving the defending champions their first win. The team's owner, actor Shah Rukh Khan took to Twitter to apologise to fans for the defeat. "Disappointing performance. to say the least @KKRiders apologies to all the fans," he wrote in his tweet. The tweet got 70,000 likes over...