Bollywood

05 Apr

Vishal Bhardwaj praises Sanya Malhotra starrer Pagglait

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Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj is all praise for Umesh Bisht directorial Pagglait, which released on Netflix on March 26. On Monday via Twitter, Vishal called it “a nuanced film.” He said while watching it, he went back to his “Meerut days.” Praising the cast, the filmmaker wrote, “Watched #Pagglait – loved it. Such a nuanced film. Took me back to my Meerut days. Lovely work by everyone SheebaChaddha @ranaashutosh10 #RaghuvirYadav @neeleshmisra @rajeshtailang @SayaniGupta @RuchikaaKapoor @guneetm @umeshbist and of course the brilliant @sanyamalhotra07”. In response to the filmmaker’s tweet, Sayani Gupta wrote, “Thank you so much sir! This is so special coming…

05 Apr

Veteran actor Shashikala Om Prakash Saigal passed away on Sunday at the age of 88.

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Veteran actor Shashikala Om Prakash Saigal died on Sunday. She was 88. More popularly known by her first name, Shashikala has famously appeared as various supporting characters in over 100 films including Bimla, Sujata, Aarti, Anupama, Waqt, Gumrah and Khubsoorat, among many others. Actor Jagdeep’s son Naved Jafri confirmed her demise and wrote, “Our dear Shashikala Ji is no more. She was a great artist. May the almighty give the family strength and patience to bear this irreplaceable loss. Deepest condolences 🙏#ShashiKala #RIPShashikala.” Indian politician and businessman Praful Patel tweeted the news and wrote, “Deeply saddened by the demise of…

05 Apr

Akshay Kumar has confirmed that he has been hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19.

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Akshay Kumar has shared a statement saying that he has been hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19 on Sunday. “Thank you everyone for all your warm wishes and prayers, they seem to be working I am doing fine, but as a precautionary measure under medical advice, I have been hospitalised. I hope to be back home soon. Take care,” the actor wrote on Monday morning. “I wish to inform everyone that, earlier this morning, I have tested positive for COVID-19. Following all the protocols, I have immediately isolated myself,” the 53-year-old actor wrote on Sunday, adding, “I am under home quarantine and have…

03 Apr

On Prabhudeva’s birthday let’s look at top moments when he worked his magic on the screen with his impeccable comic timing

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We will go out and say it right at the beginning, there are perhaps only a few who can measure up to Prabhudeva when it comes to the fluidity and perfection in dance. His energy is infectious, the rhythm impeccable. Like all notable auteurs, Prabhudeva’s choreography also has a unique style to it. One of the identifiable qualities of Prabhudeva’s dance composition is humour. From Mukkabala to Pettai Rap to Main Aisa Kyun Hoon, all tickle your funny bone along with your imagination. And that’s because humour comes to Prabhudeva naturally. Comedy is in his bones and it deeply reflects…

03 Apr

Hrithik Roshan says it was difficult for him to laugh on screen while in character.

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Hrithik Roshan has revealed that it was difficult for him to laugh on screen while in character. The reason, he says, was he was always “so tensed up” and learning how to “let go” has been one of the joys of his life. On Twitter, Hrithik wrote, “Used to be so difficult for me to laugh on screen. So tensed up all the time. Learning to let go has been one of the joys of my life.” It is not clear what Hrithik is referring to. But perhaps he means he retained a bit of stage fright even when he became…

02 Apr

On Kapil Sharma’s birthday, revisit his old interview where he spoke about about his journey in the entertainment industry without a godfather.

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Comedy king Kapil Sharma is celebrating his 40th birthday today. The actor has had a long journey coming from a humble background in Amritsar to achieving a life that many can’t even dream of. Kapil is presently on a paternity break and is set to be back with the new season of The Kapil Sharma Show in May. On his way to stardom, Kapil Sharma has faced many lows — fallout with his team members, battling depression and even an ebb in his career. During the promotion of his film Firangi, which he even produced, Kapil had spoken about the…

02 Apr

Actor Alia Bhatt has said that she has tested positive for COVID-19 and has isolated herself.

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Alia Bhatt has tested positive for COVID-19. The Gangubai Kathiawadi took to Instagram stories to share her diagnosis late Thursday night. She wrote, “Hello all, I have tested positive for Covid-19. I have immediately isolated myself and will be under home quarantine. I am following all safety protocols under the advice of my doctors. Grateful for all your love and support. Please stay safe and take care.” Last month, in March, Alia’s boyfriend and Brahmastra co-star Ranbir Kapoor had tested positive for coronavirus. He has now tested negative for the virus and has fully recovered. Even Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who is directing Alia…

01 Apr

Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor celebrate five years of Ki and Ka, demand a sequel

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Kareena Kapoor Khan and Arjun Kapoor are celebrating five years of R Balki’s Ki and Ka and the two stars went down memory lane as they posted on social media. While heaping praises at the project, the actors also demanded a sequel, given they enjoyed working together so much on the 2016 film. Kareena shared a candid photo from the set where Arjun can be seen having a fun time with their makeup artist, while she poses with her trademark pout. Calling the film ‘quite bold’, the Laal Singh Chaddha actor stated that she thoroughly enjoyed working with Arjun and Balki. Bebo also…

01 Apr

Ranveer Singh to collaborate with ‘screen idol’ Anil Kapoor

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Ranveer Singh has never shied away from expressing his love for veteran actor Anil Kapoor. The two actors previously played father and son in Zoya Akhtar’s Dil Dhadakne Do and are reuniting for another project, according to an Instagram post shared by Singh on Thursday. Ranveer shared a series of photographs on Instagram along with a caption that read, “Can’t express the gratitude 🙏🏽 the pride, the utter delight & sheer joy of collaborating with one of my most admired screen idols 🌟 I deeply cherish the bond that we share 🧿 He is one-of-a-kind. Giant of a performer. Legend of…

01 Apr

Sanya Malhotra got candid about her latest release Pagglait, what went in her mind while portraying a young widow Sandhya.

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Sanya Malhotra says she never thought playing Sandhya in her latest film Pagglait would have such an impact on her. The actor, who’s currently riding high on all the positive reviews the Netflix movie is receiving, said, “People are writing great characters, so it’s a great time for me to be an actor.” Pagglait is Sanya’s first film as the main protagonist. The Umesh Bist directorial revolves around a young widow and how her life changes after the tragedy, as she realises how she has not been the agent of her own life and embarks on a journey of self-discovery…