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

Ananya Panday reveals what magic means to her

Mumbai, (IANS) Bollywood actress Ananya Panday has talked about what magic means to her and it involves her furry friend Riot.

Ananya’s make-up artist and hairstylist took to their respective Instagram handles, where they shared a video of Ananya talking about what magic means to her.

The actress is heard saying: “So to me magic is when my dog Riot looks at me with all the love in his eyes. Like I mean the whole entire world to him. That is magic to me.”

Last week, Ananya spoke about the importance of taking a “step back” and being “grateful” in the moment.

Ananya was talking to content creator Ankush Bahuguna on her podcast So Positive. The glimpse of the chat was uploaded on Instagram with the caption: “From chasing 10K followers to fearing it all slipping away… @ankushbahuguna gets real with @ananyapanday on the So Positive Podcast.”

In the video Ankush can be heard saying: “Biggest fear is that whatever I've accumulated, how do I protect it and how do I like to move forward and not lose it. If I ever get this lucky again in life, I'll find such a loving audience.”

To which, Ananya added: “Stepping back and being grateful for how far you've come is very important and you know giving yourself a little pat on your…”

Ankush shared that the actress just gave him the “solution to deal with this”.

“Yeah, I think just because I feel that all the time because when a good thing is happening to you, your first thought is like, oh what if it goes away? And I think just stepping back and kind of being grateful in the moment and taking it all in and realizing how far you've come. Instead of thinking about how far you need to go, you've also come a long way,” said Ananya.

Ankush recalled how the biggest deal for him was to have a certain number of followers on Instagram.

“That's actually very true because I remember if I like to reel back to 5-6 years ago, when the biggest deal for me was that I have 10,000 followers on Instagram. And now I'm sitting here being like "when will the followers increase?”

Ananya chimed in: “You always want the next thing.”

“But like you rightly said, it's sometimes just very healthy to just step back and be like look how far you've come,” concluded Ankush.On the film front, Ananya, who was last seen on screen in “CTRL”, will next be seen in the lovestory “Chand Mera Dil”. The film also stars Lakshya. Ananya Panday reveals what magic means to her | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → November 19, 2024

Like Kareena Kapoor Khan’s youthfulness, her energy: Ektaa Kapoor

Mumbai: Producer Ekta Kapoor poses for photos at the trailer launch of the upcoming film 'The Buckingham Murders' in Mumbai on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai, (IANS) Ektaa R Kapoor, has heaped praise on Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan for what she brings to the table with an experience of over 2 decades.

Ekta attended the trailer launch of her upcoming home production, ‘The Buckingham Murders’ along with Kareena and Hansal Mehta at a multiplex in the Juhu area of Mumbai on Tuesday.

At the event, Ekta shared that the film has already recovered its cost including the P&A owing to the stardom of Kareena. Ekta also refused to call ‘The Buckingham Murders’ a more serious or a middle-of-the-road cinema and said that the film is as main commercial potboiler as it could get.

Mumbai: Actress Kareena Kapoor poses for photos at the trailer launch of the upcoming film 'The Buckingham Murders' in Mumbai on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. (Photo: IANS)

Ekta told the media, “Kareena brings style and youthfulness. She is a big star and a great actress. I trust her craft.”

She then spoke about her earlier association with Kareena, ‘Crew’. The film also starred Kriti Sanon and Tabu in leading roles.

Ekta said, “The only condition of making 'Crew' for me was Kareena's casting. I told Rhea (Rhea Kapoor) that for this role I want Kareena baaki tum sab dekh lo (I want Kareena for this role, rest of the casting is your call).”

In ‘Crew’, Kareena essayed the role of the senior flight attendant, Jasmine Kohli, who hatches the plan of a heist with her colleagues.

‘The Buckingham Murders’ is helmed by Hansal Mehta, who is known for ‘Aligarh’, ‘Shahid’ and ‘Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story’. The film also stars Ranveer Brar, Ash Tandon, Ranveer Brar, and Keith Allen.

Presented by Balaji Telefilms, produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Mahana Films and TBM Films, the film is set to bow in theatres on September 13, 2024.Meanwhile, Kareena also has ‘Singham Again’ in the pipeline which marks her return to the ‘Singham’ franchise. The film is directed by Rohit Shetty and will be released on November 1. Like Kareena Kapoor Khan’s youthfulness, her energy: Ektaa Kapoor | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → September 04, 2024

Priyanka Chopra declares she is inspired by ‘angel’ Angelina Jolie ‘every day’

Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas congratulated Hollywood star Angelina Jolie, who won her first Tony Award for her production 'The Outsiders', and her daughter Vivian.

Priyanka shared a candid picture of Jolie and her daughter on her Instagram stories as 'The Outsiders' won the Tony Award for Best Musical.

"Huge congratulations to this angel, who deserves everything in life and more! Congratulations on winning the Tony for Best Musical for 'The Outsiders' and also for multiple awards and 12 nominations! You're a force, and I'm so inspired by you every day. @angelinajolie Congratulations, Vivian," Priyanka wrote.

'The Outsiders' is a 2023 musical told from the perspective of 14-year-old Ponyboy Curtis. It is set in Oklahoma during the 1960s and follows the conflict between two rival gangs, divided by their socioeconomic status.Vivian is one of the six children shared by Jolie and her ex-husband, Brad Pitt. The actress filed for divorce from Pitt in 2016, citing irreconcilable differences.Priyanka Chopra declares she is inspired by ‘angel’ Angelina Jolie ‘every day’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → June 27, 2024

Janhvi Kapoor turns host for Sridevi's Chennai home, says it was her 'prized possession'

Mumbai:Bollywood Actress Janhvi Kapoor posses for photographs during a promotional event in Mumbai on Thursday mAY 02,2024.(Photo:IANS)

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) The Gen-Z diva Janhvi Kapoor, who has turned a host for her childhood home in Chennai, owned by her mother, the late actress Sridevi, shared sweet memories of the residence, describing it as a special chapter in her mother's legacy.

Sridevi's home in Chennai has been listed on the vacation rental company Airbnb's under the category titled 'Icons'.

Speaking at the launch event, Janhvi said: "I think this house symbolises such a special chapter in my mother's legacy and in all of our lives. It was her first major purchase once she started working and her 'prized possession' really."

Mumbai:Bollywood Actress Janhvi Kapoor posses for photographs during a promotional event in Mumbai on Thursday mAY 02,2024.(Photo:IANS)

The 'Dhadak' fame actress went on to narrate the sweetest memories of her childhood home, saying, "Growing up it was always like a theme in our lives, alright we are going to Chennai, and we have a city house, My mother loved the beach."

At her family's Chennai holiday home, Janhvi will be hosting two guests, providing access to one bedroom and bathroom.

"So what you can expect is very good energy, we have made a lot of special memories in that house, an amazing view, access to the beach, and just a nice place to relax and be with yourself," she added.

In the Airbnb property, guests can enjoy authentic South Indian cuisine, indulge in Janhvi's beauty secrets, and practice yoga with ocean views. It will be available from May 12.

On the professional front, Janhvi next has romantic sports drama 'Mr. & Mrs. Mahi' alongside Rajkummar Rao.

She also has the action thriller 'Ulajh'. The film stars Gulshan Devaiah, Roshan Mathew and Rajesh Tailang as lead.Janhvi is also the part of Telugu action drama 'Devara', starring NTR Jr in the lead.Janhvi Kapoor turns host for Sridevi's Chennai home, says it was her 'prized possession' | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → May 31, 2024

What made Madhuri Dixit take a break from acting to start her family

Mumbai: Actress Madhuri Dixit poses for photos on the set of Dance Deewane Season 4 in Mumbai on Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Actress Madhuri Dixit Nene has spoken about her decision of taking a break professionally to start a family with her husband Shriram Nene.

While having a conversation on 'Kiska Brand Bajega', Madhuri spoke about her decision and said: "For me, it was one of the dreams I had for myself."

Madhuri got married in 1999 with Shriram, a cardiovascular surgeon from Los Angeles. They welcomed their first born named Arin, in 2003. It was two years later, when they had their second son Ryan.

Madhuri shared that having a family and having children was always something she looked forward to.

Talking about whether she was worried about her time off, the actress shared her thoughts: "I am going to have kids, and this is going to be fun."Madhuri, who made her comeback in acting in 2022 with 'The Fame Game', emphasised the fact that choosing to have a family was a no-brainer for her.What made Madhuri Dixit take a break from acting to start her family | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → May 21, 2024

Tapsee on Kangana’s comments: I won’t take advantage of someone’s death

From the last couple of weeks, heroine Kangana Ranaut is busy taking advantage of Sushanth Singh Rajput’s suicide as she wants the likes of Karan Johar to be implicated and interrogated regarding the former’s death. In that process, Kangana made some shocking comments on Taapsee Pannu and Swara Bhaskar, calling them as B-grade actresses who has no guts to raise voice against nepotism.

“Taapsee Pannu and Swara Bhaskar are better-looking girls than Alia Bhatt and Ananya Panday, but still they are b-grade actresses because of nepotism only. They are needy actors who don’t have projects in hand and their existence is proof of nepotism” said Kangana, in the interview. Reacting strongly on the comments, Taapsee says, “I won’t take advantage of someone’s death and leverage cheap allegations as well as hatred on anyone”.

Responding on the comments made by Kangana that she is B-grade actress with no work, Taapsee clarifies, “I’m doing almost 3-4 films in the last 5 years and recently announced my upcoming 5 films. None of these films are produced by so called Karan Johar or anyone stated by Kangana. As I’m not supporting Kangana to spew venom on Karan, she thinks that I’m Karan’s puppet. But then, I’ve neither friendship nor hatred with Karan”.

Saying the above, she blasted Kangana for making use of someone’s death to get unwanted publicity. “I want to have lots of positivity in my life than negative thoughts. If Kangana has a right to have her opinion, I have a right to mine” Taapsee articulated.Source: http://teluguz.com

Read More........ → July 23, 2020

Shilpa Shetty talks about her Bollywood journey: There's no free lunch in the world

She has been in the Hindi industry for almost 27 years. Actress-entrepreneur Shilpa Shetty Kundra agrees that stardom does not come easy and that one needs to put in efforts to be successful. “There is no free lunch in the world, so one has to put in effort to achieve success in any sphere. There are pros and cons but in my case the pros outweigh the cons, so it is enough reason to rejoice,” Shilpa told IANS.

Shilpa made her Bollywood debut in the 1993 Shah Rukh Khan-starrer “Baazigar”. Since then she has been a part of the cast in many big-ticket films including “Main Khiladi Tu Anari”, “Dhadkan”, “Indian”, “Garv: Pride And Honour “, “Apne” and “Dus”. Her performances in “Phir Milenge” and “Life In A… Metro” have been particularly applauded.

Over the past 27 years, how does she look at the evolution of roles for women in Bollywood? “It is a great time for actors and cinema as the medium is evolving, and so are the audiences. There has been a welcome change, (and it is) an opportune time to experiment,” she replied.

Shilpa, 45, has even tried television. In 2007, she became won “Celebrity Big Brother” in the UK. She was then seen hosting season two of “Bigg Boss”. The actress also judged reality shows like “Zara Nachke Dikha”, “Nach Baliye” and “Super Dancer”.

What else does Shilpa aspire to do? “(There is) So much to do and achieve. Times have changed, experience is a good teacher and makes actors better. I am looking forward to people seeing a new and better side to my talent after this sabbatical. My approach to cinema is also different,” she said.

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Comedy, is one thing she wants to try more. “I enjoy watching comedy, so would love to do more of that,” she pointed out.

Shilpa married businessman Raj Kundra in 2002. The two welcomed their son Viaan in 2012. They had a second child, daughter Samisha, in 2020 via surrogacy.

She shared the key to her happy and successful marriage. “We have just learned to accept and let each other be. We want to grow in this relationship not grow out of it. We try to do things that make us happy because if we can’t be happy we can’t keep each other happy. We’ve learnt to agree even in disagreements,” Shilpa said.

Shilpa said that the “bedrock” of her “relationship” is faith and friendship. “We prioritise family. That’s what keeps us going,” she stated. Source: https://bangalorenewstoday.com/

Read More........ → July 12, 2020

Priyanka Chopra discloses why she was worried during 'Quantico' auditions!

Priyanka Chopra, who bagged the lead role in ABC show Quantico, in which she played a FBI recruit named Alex Parrish, disclosed lately that she was quite worried while auditioning for the show.

It seems that Priyanka has never given an audition before and the thought of auditioning for the role made her quite anxious. But, Priyanka cracked the audition as she landed the part and went on to astonish everybody with her role in the series.

Priyanka will be next seen making her Hollywood debut with Baywatch, in which she will share screen space with Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron. Source: http://garamgossips.blogspot.com/

Read More........ → December 08, 2016

Exclusive : “I will wear western only if I am comfortable” – Sonakshi Sinha

The Desi girl of Bollywood Sonakshi Sinha who’s luck is on seven sky with two blockbusters and number of upcoming big banner films, says she chooses films only if she likes the role and not what her character needs to wear in the film.

Sonakshi Sinha is now coming with her fourth big banner and big star cast movie ‘Son of Sardar’, the actress opened up her feelings as to her new film and to her career so far.

Is it a different experience doing a Punjabi background film?: Yes, of-course! When you do Punjabi background film, it is very happening; I had a lot of fun on set. Every day of shooting Son of Sardar is memorable; we shot in all seasons in Punjab. I loved Punjabi culture, Punjabi people, they are very co-operative and big hearted. 

How was it working with Director Ashwni Dhir?: Oh! My Director is fabulous, very nice and very talented. Because he is too a Punjabi guy, it was easy to understand the character from him. I got it easier to perform the role. Really it was wonderful to have worked with him. 

Becoming the Punjabi girl, was it a quite difficult?: No, not such, I mean I just loved my character of Jiya who is more talkative and happy go lucky girl. It was a different experience to be a Punjabi Kudi but I enjoyed every bit of character, it will be one of favorite character I have played. 

You ride a bike, that too Ajay Devgan trained you: Oh yes, I have taken proper one month training for bike riding, he (Ajay) taught me some part. I learnt for one month while shooting. I did some stunt for the first time, I informed my Mom later. Thankfully, my mom wasn’t there when I was doing stunts otherwise she would have never allowed me to do any.

So can we say Son of Sardar is full fresh Action film?: No, not exactly because this film has every kind of ‘Masala’, there is action, drama, emotions, comedy everything . . . it is a typical commercial Action-Romance film. 

Action-Romance films has so far worked for you, so will you be in the Box now?: So far so good such films are working I won’t be having any problem doing Action-Romance. These films have reallyturned profitable for me and I feel happy that I have been a part of such films. But that doesn’t mean I will be in a box, no way . . . I m even coming with verities, there is Once Upon a Time with Emraan Hashmi and Lootera with Ranveer Singh. Lootera role is something that I haven’t done so far, it’s very emotional and touchy. I have put lot of efforts for Lootera. 

So far you have played ‘Desi’ girl type roles, so now are you open for some glamour’s roles? I think my audiences have appreciated me for whatever roles I have done they like it. I have no complaints for roles I m doing. I don’t choose my roles on what the character has to wear, if I like the role and the script I go for it. If I get a character where I have to wear western clothes and if I m comfortable wearing it, I will do it. 

Do you feel pressure of success?: Oh! God, if I think so much and take pressure of success and all, my brain will blast. (Laugh) I just do my work, when it get appreciated, I feel happy. I do care about the expectations that others have from me but I never take any pressure of responsibilities. 

How you choose the film?: Simply if I like the role and script and yes of-course when I choose the film, it is combine decision which include advice and guidance of my parents because they are more experienced than me.

Are you disappointed with joker's failure?: Yes, of-course, I mean everyone who is connected with the film would feel bad if the film doesn’t work. But nevertheless I treat my success the way I treat my failures and now I have moved on working on my next films. Source: http://www.page3bollywood.com

Read More........ → June 14, 2016

Is Deepika Padukone look like A Giraffe?

Bollywood stars are frequently given pet names. Either it’s a family affair (Hrithik Roshan is Duggu while Kareena Kapoor Khan is Bebo) other times it’s the media (Katrina Kaif as Kat) or sometimes, it's colleagues who come up with a funny name. Abhishek Bachchan started with the fashion years ago when he started calling Priyanka Chopra 'Piggy Chops' on the sets of Bluffmaster. Lately, Deepika Padukone was called a 'Giraffe' and this nick name was given by none other than director-producer Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Bhansali generally comes across as a quite person and a total hermit, hence it's surprising that he called her such a fun and not-so-politically correct name. Remarkably Deepika is the only actress after Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who has been cast in his movie more than once. Clearly the two share a great bond. Sanjay gushed about her in a recent interview saying that he gets hypnotized when he sees her face on screen and that she has swan-like neck. When Dippy heard this compliment, she says that she has been called a gazelle, a swan and sometimes even a giraffe! After working together in Goliyon Ki RaasLeela: Ram-Leela, they have teamed up again for Bajirao Mastani, which will release this year. Source: garamgossips.blogspot.com

Read More........ → February 13, 2016

Face of Fear Gabbar is Here

Pachaas-Pachaas kos door jab koi rishwat leta hai.. to sab khete hai mat le varna Gabbar aajayega. ‘Gabbar is Back’ this year but in an all new avatar, redefining bad as the new good this summer. Launching action maelstrom Akshay Kumar as Gabbar, this high octane action film is an entertainer with substance. An aam aadmi denied justice created Gabbar – a man who set out on a fierce and ruthless path to fight corruption. Revisiting the face of fear with Bollywood’s most intimidating villain - Gabbar Singh and his famous dialogues, a 360 degree promotional drive was launched to touch the daily lives of the aam junta. Grossing a phenomenal 1 Million touch points across 15 cities pan India, this teaser piqued curiosity across the nation. Asking all his fans to join this fight, Akshay Kumar said, “Gabbar is an iconic villain in the Indian film industry. I am extremely honored to have been able to play his namesake in “Gabbar is Back”. In our film ,Gabbar is the personification of a thought that represents the power of the common man. I wanted this thought to reach the aam aadmi across India . I want to thank the millions of people who have responded to the campaign and we hope to have many more join Gabbar's fight against corruption with this film.” For the first time ever, a film was promoted by using unconventional mediums that directly reach out to the aam aadmi like LPG cylinders, dabbawalas, public transport and local hangouts like chai stalls and pan shops. This camping thrived on reaching out to the masses and each branding element was customized and integrated with witty Gabbar Singh dialogues like at a Chai Stall – the copy reads Chai Piyo, Chai Paani Nahi or at a petrol pump where the messaging is Corruption Gaya Tel Lene. Social media was set buzzing with interesting memes, contests and 4 motion teasers with the first teaser alone garnering over 5 lakh views on day 1 on YouTube. Produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Co Produced by Shabinaa Khan - Gabbar is Back releases on May 1, 2o15. Source: page3bollywood

Read More........ → March 30, 2015