Priyanka Chopra says “Mommy daddy days are my favorite” as she hangs out with Nick Jonas

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Mumbai, (IANS) Global icon Priyanka Chopra, on Thursday evening, shared a sweet glimpse of her romance-filled time with husband Nick Jonas as the couple enjoyed some time together away from their busy schedules.

In a video shared by Priyanka on her social media account, the actress was seen chilling and travelling with Nick as he drove their car on a sunny day.

In the video clip, Priyanka appears relaxed and stylish in a white zip-up outfit paired with smart sunglasses and a straw hat.

Nick Jonas is seen driving the vintage-style car wearing a navy-blue T-shirt and aviator sunglasses.

The actress is seen flashing a bright smile and looking at Nick with affection as he focuses on driving the car.

She captioned the video, “Mommy daddy days are my favorite @nickjonas.”

Despite their hectic professional commitments and their responsibilities as parents to daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, the couple seems to have sneaked out a little time for themselves to unwind and spend quality time with one another.

Professionally, Priyanka has been keeping busy with a number of global projects.

Recently, the Barfi actress attended the Academy Awards where she served as a presenter and grabbed attention with her elegant white ensemble on the red carpet.

On the work front, the actress is also gearing up for her much-awaited return to Indian cinema with the upcoming film, Varanasi, directed by S.S. Rajamouli and starring Mahesh Babu.

The big-budget project, which is expected to release in 2027, also reportedly features actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, Mahesh Babu.

Priyanka has been juggling between the US and India, particularly Hyderabad, as she balances her professional commitments alongside family life.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas first met at the 2017 at an after-party of an event and soon struck up a close friendship that blossomed into romance.

The couple, after dating for a few months, got married in December 2018 in a grand ceremony at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Udaipur. Their wedding included both Christian and Hindu traditions, celebrating their respective cultures.

Priyanka had also paid tribute to her late father during the wedding by embroidering his name on the veil of her white wedding gown as well as her red lehenga for the Hindu ceremony.The couple later welcomed their daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas in January 2022 via surrogacy. Priyanka Chopra says “Mommy daddy days are my favorite” as she hangs out with Nick Jonas | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → March 20, 2026

Rashmika Mandanna's Italy trip was all about love, laughter & a tummy filled with cheese

(Photo: Rashmika Mandanna/ Instagram)

Mumbai, (IANS) Actress Rashmika Mandanna rang in the New Year with her buddies in Italy.

During the fun getaway, the 'Animal' actress also got a chance to visit Amalfi, a mesmerizing place in the Campania area.

While they were there, Rashmika and the gang made the most of their time by laughing their hearts out and stuffing themselves with cheese and Tiramisu.

Sharing a few glimpses of her memorable visit on Instagram, the 'Pushpa' actress penned, "You know we went to this beautiful place called Amalfi and it was so so sooooo stunning.. tooo beautiful it was..The sunshine- the lemon trees..Went with the bestest gang ever! Those days were filled with making memories- filled with love and laughter- our tummies filled with cheese and tiramisus (sic)".

The close-up photographs of Rashmika had her posing in a loose gray hoodie, paired with black trousers, making some cute and goofy expressions.

Meanwhile, Rashmika's New Year wish for 2026 included a heartfelt message, urging her 'lovelies' to begin 2026 with love and gratitude.

She posted a photo of herself in a vehicle, smiling warmly at the camera. Rashmika also wore large black-framed glasses, along with a sweater.

For the caption, she wrote: “Happiesttttt new year my loveliesssss!! I know I am late but just wanted to say let's all start the new year with love and gratitudeeeee!! I love you all so so much.”

Work-wise, Rashmika has been roped in as the leading lady in the highly talked about sequel, "Cocktail 2", where she will be seen sharing screen space with Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon for the first time.

Backed by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films and penned by Luv Ranjan, the shoot for the drama is presently underway.

In addition to this, Rashmika will also be seen leading Rawindra Pulle's "Mysaa".Billed as an emotional action thriller, Rashmika will essay a woman from the Gond community in her next. Rashmika Mandanna's Italy trip was all about love, laughter & a tummy filled with cheese | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → January 07, 2026

Ananya Panday says ‘Wah Taj’ as she poses in front of the Taj Mahal

Mumbai, (IANS) Actress Ananya Panday had a “Wah Taj” moment as she soaked in the breathtaking beauty of the Taj Mahal in Agra.

Ananya took to Instagram, where she shared a string of pictures from her visit. The actress looked stunning in a mustard yellow and deep blue printed dress as she posed in front of the ivory-white marble mausoleum, which in 2007 was declared a winner of the New 7 Wonders of the World initiative.

For the caption, the actress simply wrote: “Wah Taj!”

Ananya added the song “Jashn-E-Bahaaraa” by A. R. Rahman and Javed Ali from the 2008 film “Jodhaa Akbar” starring Hritihk Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

She took to her stories section and reposted the pictures she had shared.

Ananya added the caption: “Pictures don't do this beauty justice. You have to see it to believe it.”

The Taj Mahal was commissioned in 1631 by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself.

The tomb is the centrepiece of a 17-hectare complex, which includes a mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens bounded on three sides by a crenellated wall.

Ananya in her stories section also shared a glimpse of veteran star Jackie Shroff and wrote: “Guess who I’m shooting with.”

In the picture, Jackie’s face is not visible, however his iconic plant neck piece with “Bhidu” written on it gives away that the actress is shooting with the veteran star.

The actress will next be seen in “Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri” starring Kartik Aaryan, Neena Gupta and Jackie.

The project marks Kartik and Ananya's second on-screen collaboration after their 2019 release "Pati Patni Aur Woh".Backed by Karan Johar in collaboration with Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Shareen Mantri Kedia, and Kishor Arora, "Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri" is likely to reach the cinema halls on February 13 next year. Ananya Panday says ‘Wah Taj’ as she poses in front of the Taj Mahal | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → July 30, 2025

Soundarya Sharma says Akshay Kumar is a different person in front of the camera

Mumbai, (IANS) Actress Soundarya Sharma recently garnered a lot of eyeballs with her latest appearance in the mass entertainer, "Housefull 5".

During an exclusive interaction with IANS, Soundarya praised her co-star Akshay Kumar saying that he turns into a totally different person when in front of the camera.

Speaking to IANS, Soundarya lauded Akshay's discipline and punctuality saying, "He is very very disciplined, he is very punctual, and the way he becomes a different person altogether in front of the camera is something you have to learn from him. He is just so quick with his transition- it shows how brilliant he is with his craft and his work. It was a lot of fun working with him.

Revealing one important message from Akshay she has received, the diva shared, "He has always said that no work is big or small, one needs to just keep working"

On Monday, Akshay treated the fans with a behind-the-scenes video of the rehearsal of the track "Dil E Nadaan" from "Housefull 5" on his Instagram handle.

The video showed him practicing his swift moves with the choreographer while the track played in the background.

Showing his gratitude to the audience for showering "Housefull 5" will love, Akshay wrote in the caption, "Still dancing on cloud nine after the incredible response #Housefull5 received this weekend! Thank you for the love and laughs! Here’s a little behind-the-scenes joy from rehearsals."

"Dil E Nadaan" has been sung by Madhubanti Bagchi, and Sumonto Mukherjee, with lyrics penned by Kumaar. The peppy number features Akshay, Abhishek Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Riteish Deshmukh, and Sonam Bajwa.

Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, “Housefull 5” enjoys a strong cast with Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chitrangada Singh, Fardeen Khan, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Ranjeet, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer, and Akashdeep Sabir, among others."Housefull 5" made it to the cinema halls on June 6 this year. Soundarya Sharma says Akshay Kumar is a different person in front of the camera | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → June 12, 2025

Lara Dutta says 'one more round around the sun done right' as she turns 47

Mumbai, (IANS) Actress and former Miss Universe Lara Dutta said 'One more round around the sun done right' as she turned 47 on Wednesday.

Lara celebrated her special day with her husband, Mahesh Bhupathi, and daughter Saira.

The birthday girl looked all glammed up in a red satin dress, with makeup and hair on point. In the photos dropped by her on her Instagram handle, Lara was seen posing with husband Mahesh, and daughter Saira. In the last image, however, Lara looked adorable as she relished her birthday cake.

"One more round around the sun done right….. Thank you for the wishes, the blessings, the prayers and the love! Grateful for all of it!," she captioned the birthday post.

Shedding light on their love story, Lara and Mahesh first met during a business meeting. It is believed that the meeting was just an excuse for Bhupathi to meet Lara.

Their love story was not easy as Bhupathi was already married to model Shvetha Jaishankar, but the couple got divorced amicably in 2009.

After dating for some time, Lara and Mahesh tied the knot in a simple ceremony on February 16, 2011, in Mumbai. Their wedding was attended by only close family and friends. This was followed by a glamorous Church wedding on February 20, 2011.

They welcomed their firstborn, daughter Saira on January 20, 2012.

Work-wise, Lara will be a part of the third installment of the popular "Welcome" series, "Welcome To The Jungle", featuring Akshay Kumar.

Helmed by Ahmed Khan, the sequel enjoys an ensemble cast with Suniel Shetty, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Mika Singh, Rahul Dev, Mukesh Tiwari, Sharib Hashmi, Inaamulhaq, Zakir Hussain, Yashpal Sharma, Jacqueliene Fernandez, and Vrihi Kodvara.Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under his production banner, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, "Housefull 5" will be out on June 6. Lara Dutta says 'one more round around the sun done right' as she turns 47 | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → April 17, 2025

Kritika Kamra: I’ve consciously steered away from projects that prioritise the male gaze

Mumbai, (IANS) Actress Kritika Kamra says she believes in making bold choices and that she has consciously steered away from projects that prioritise the male gaze.

Speaking about her ethos, Kritika shared, "I’ve always consciously steered away from projects that prioritize the male gaze. My focus is on meaningful narratives that celebrate real stories and authentic characters.”

“I want to bring life to roles that resonate with my beliefs and contribute positively to the larger narrative of cinema. It’s never been about how many projects I do; it’s about the kind of impact they have.”

“I believe in making bold choices and staying true to who I am as an artist, and I feel fortunate to have found stories that allow me to express myself authentically," she added.

The actress had previously shared that she is drawn to roles that break stereotypes and that she consciously lets go of work that glorifies weak, dependent women.

Speaking about her journey, Kritika shares, “From playing a tough spy in For Your Eyes Only to a sharp-witted cop in Gyaarah Gyaarah, I’m drawn to roles that break stereotypes.”

“I want to tell stories that reflect strong, multi-dimensional women who stand their ground and challenge societal expectations. It’s not just about playing different roles; it’s about representing characters with purpose and depth that inspire audiences," said the actress.

Talking about her approach, she said, “I’ve consciously let go of work that glorifies weak, dependent women. My characters stand on their own terms. They have agency, resilience, and a voice that demands to be heard.”

“As an actor, I feel a responsibility to portray women who embody strength and individuality,” said Kritika.On the work front, Kritika will next be seen in 'Matka King'. It delves into the intricate world of Matka gambling that started in Mumbai. The series also features Vijay Varma, who will be seen in the titular role of the Matka King. Kritika Kamra: I’ve consciously steered away from projects that prioritise the male gaze | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → February 07, 2025

Mrunal Thakur gets nostalgic about her alma mater

Mumbai, (IANS) Actress Mrunal Thakur, who is known for ‘Sita Ramam’, ‘The Ghost Stories’ and others, is getting nostalgic.

Recently the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and shared a video showing her school in Delhi.

She wrote on the video, “Nostalgic. That's our school @manddarthakur. I miss playing football on this ground! Miss those days”.

Earlier, it was reported that Mrunal will be seen sharing the screen with Adivi Sesh in the upcoming movie ‘Dacoit’. The film is an action drama, and marks the directorial debut of Shaneil Deo, reports ‘Variety’.

It follows the story of an angry convict plotting revenge against his former girlfriend who betrayed him.

The project, produced by Supriya Yarlagadda and co-produced by Suniel Narang, is being shot simultaneously in the Hindi and Telugu languages. The director collaborated with Adivi Sesh on the story and screenplay. Production is currently underway in Hyderabad, with plans for an extensive shooting schedule in Maharashtra.

As per ‘Variety’, breaking from tradition, Adivi Sesh chose to announce his leading lady on his birthday, rather than making it about himself.Mrunal Thakur said, “The story of ‘Dacoit’ is true in its essence, a great mixture of rustic storytelling that is elevated with the stylized vision of both Adivi Sesh and Shaneil Deo. The character I’m set to depict in the films will allow me to explore shades of playing an on-screen character that I haven’t explored before as an actor. This proposition mixed with the genre and script of ‘Dacoit’ is what will truly make it a treat to watch for the audiences. I can’t wait to deep dive into the world envisioned by Shaneil”. Mrunal Thakur gets nostalgic about her alma mater | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → February 05, 2025

Kriti Sanon explains why ‘Jab We Met’ is an iconic film

Mumbai, (IANS) Actress Kriti Sanon, who was recently seen in the streaming movie ‘Do Patti’, has shared that she considers the Kareena Kapoor Khan-starrer ‘Jab We Met’ an iconic film.

The actress feels that there’s a lot to pick from that film as life lessons. She appeared on ‘The Ranveer Show’ podcast, and said, “There's a line in the film, ‘Whenever I get confused, I do what I feel is right. Because I know that tomorrow, I don't want to tell anyone that this happened because of you’. So whatever happens, it will happen because of me. So I'll be happy”.

She further mentioned, “I believe in that a lot. I feel like I want to do what, every time I do something that someone else has asked me to do, I'm doing it because that person thinks I should do it. Tomorrow I will end up blaming that person if it doesn't work. I'd rather listen to myself”.

“If you don't listen to your gut feeling, then it’ll stop talking to you. That also happens. I've experienced it. It disappeared in the middle because there was a lot of noise. I learn from my mistakes. And that's it. I don't hold it against anyone. It's also my mistake that I listen to them”, she added.

Earlier, the actress enjoyed a musical evening with her rumoured boyfriend, Kabir Bahia and the former Indian cricket team skipper M. S. Dhoni as the group listened to a live performance of the Mohammed Rafi classic ‘Kya Hua Tera Vaada’.

Kabir is the son of Kuljinder Bahia, the owner of a UK-based leading travel agency, and is the Managing Director at Worldwide Aviation and Tourism. He studied at the Regent's University London where he specialised in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services.Kabir is reportedly very close to MS Dhoni and his wife Sakshi, and is often seen partying with them, He has often been spotted with the likes of Hardik Pandya and few other sporting and Bollywood celebrities. Kriti Sanon explains why ‘Jab We Met’ is an iconic film | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → January 02, 2025

Preity Zinta shares fastest way to solve all problems

Mumbai, (IANS) Bollywood actress Preity Zinta recently shared her unique approach to overcoming life's challenges, offering a refreshing perspective on problem-solving. In a new post on social media, the ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’ star revealed the quickest way she believes one can tackle obstacles. Taking to her Instagram stories, Preity posted a note that read, "Thought of the day: The fastest way to forget all your problems in this world is to wear a pair of tight shoes. Ting!" In her earlier post, Preity expressed her heartfelt birthday wishes for her close friend and actor Salman Khan on his 59th birthday. She mentioned that she needed more pictures with the ‘Tiger 3’ actor and shared a few joyful photos of them together on her Instagram handle. She captioned it, “Happy Burrday @beingsalmankhan. Just wanna say I love you the mostest. The rest will tell you when I speak to you... and yes, we need more photos, otherwise, I will keep posting the same old ones! #ting.” In the pictures, Salman and Preity are seen flashing their bright smiles as they pose together for the cameras. The two share a strong bond of friendship and have worked together in films such as “Chori Chori Chupke Chupke," “Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega," and “Jaan-E-Mann.” Earlier, on Christmas, Preity shared glimpses of her joyful holiday celebrations with her fans on social media. She posted a series of adorable photos featuring her twin children, Jai and Gia and her husband, Gene Goodenough. In the caption, Preity wrote, “Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from mine to yours.” One of the photos showed Jai and Gia opening gifts next to a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. The actress also shared a selfie with her husband, Gene, where the couple twinned in white and black outfits, smiling as they posed together. On the work front, Preity is set to return to the Hindi film industry with Rajkumar Santoshi's upcoming directorial “Lahore 1947,” where she will star alongside Sunny Deol. Preity Zinta shares fastest way to solve all problems | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 31, 2024

Ananya Panday’s rumoured beau cheers for her, actress call him ‘Walkie’

Mumbai: Ananya Panday poses for paparazzi at Juhu on Friday August 30, 2024. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai, (IANS) Bollywood actress Ananya Panday’s rumoured beau Walker Blanco cheered for her as she won an award for her work in the film “Kho Gaye Hum Kahan”.

Blanco took to his Instagram story section, where he shared a picture of the actress holding the award. He captioned it with a red heart and clapping emoji. Ananya re-shared the story and wrote “Walkieee" with a blushing emoji.

This is not the first time that Blanco, a former model from Chicago, cheered for the actress. On her birthday in October, he took to his Instagram and shared a sweet note, featuring a photo of the actress. In the image, Ananya was seen smiling with her hand resting on her head.

He captioned the post back then: “Happy birthday beautiful. You are so special. I love you Anniee!"

The message caught fire on social media as everyone speculated about their relationship status. It was in August, when the chatter about Ananya’s relationship with Blanco started doing the rounds on social media. The two had reportedly met during a pre-wedding festivities, where the actress reportedly referred to Blanco as her partner.

Ananya, who was previously reported to be dating Bollywood actor Aditya Roy Kapur, was last seen in the screenlife thriller film directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. It also stars Vihaan Samat. It premiered on Netflix on 4 October 2024.

It was last month, when it was announced that the actress and Lakshya Lalwani, who made his film debut with “Kill”, will be seen sharing screen space together in the upcoming romantic movie “Chand Mera Dil”.

Ananya and Lakshya took to their respective Instagram handles, where they shared several posters from the upcoming movie, which hinted that the movie is all about “love”.

The two captioned the post: “Pyaar mein thoda paagal hona hi padta hai… Chand Mera Dil, directed by Vivek Soni. Coming to cinemas in 2025. @lakshya @karanjohar @adarpoonawalla @apoorva1972 @somenmishra @vivek.sonni @marijkedesouza @paranjapetushar @dharmamovies.”The film, which will release in 2025, is directed by Vivek Soni, who has previously made “Meenakshi Sundareshwar”, starring Sanya Malhotra and Abhimanyu Dassani in 2021. Ananya Panday’s rumoured beau cheers for her, actress call him ‘Walkie’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 02, 2024