Kapil Sharma with Ginni Chatrath

Mumbai, Dec 10: TV host-comedian Kapil Sharma and wife Ginni Chatrath on Tuesday welcomed their first child, a baby girl.

The popular comic took to Twitter to share the update with his fans.

“Blessed to have a baby girl, need your blessings, love you all, Jai Mata Di,” Sharma tweeted.

Sharma and Chatrath became parents two days ahead of their first wedding anniversary. The couple tied the knot on December 12, 2018.

Bigg Boss 13: “No one else in the house is allowed to talk when the episode is on air,” Ananya Panday said

Bigg Boss 13: Ananya Panday on the sets of the show with Kartik Aaryan and Salman Khan 

Pati Patni Aur Woh actress Ananya Panday visited the set of the TV reality show Bigg Boss 13, where she promoted her upcoming film. During Sunday’s episode, Ananya Panday told the show’s host Salman Khan that she is a big fan of the show. The actress revealed that watching Bigg Boss is a part of her daily routine and that nobody in her house is allowed to talk when the episode is on air. “It is mandatory for me to watch the episode while I am having dinner and no one else in the house is allowed to talk when the episode is on air. Mom and me sincerely stick to the TV screen and also discuss the episode. If I somehow miss it, I will make sure I watch it online the next day,” Ananya said during the show.

Ananya revealed that she is so “obsessed” with the show that on her 17th birthday, her mother Bhavna Panday got her a special Bigg Boss-themed cake. “I have been watching the show ever since. I think this is one of the shows that my mom and I bond over. In fact, my mother got a Bigg Boss-themed cake on my 17th birthday because I was so obsessed with the show. I am one of those obsessed fans who ask everyone to keep quiet when the show comes on TV,” IANS quoted Ananya as saying.

Ananya talked about how she was “overwhelmed” when she learnt that she would be on the show to promote her upcoming film. “So, finally when I went to Bigg Boss 13 for Pati Patni Aur Woh promotions, I was so much in awe I couldn’t speak much. I was like, ‘Is this for real?’ I was overwhelmed to see Salman Khan Sir in real life! I was like… ‘Am I really here on the set of Bigg Boss‘, a show that I have seen so many years?”

Ananya Panday is busy with the promotional duties of Pati Patni Aur Woh, co-starring Kartik Aaryan and Bhumi Pednekar. Ananya, the daughter of actor Chunky Panday and Bhavna Panday, made her Bollywood debut with the 2019 film Student Of The Year 2, co-starring Tara Sutaria and Tiger Shroff. Ananya will next be seen in Khali Peeli, opposite Ishaan Khattar.

The actor recently shot for a Karamveer Special episode of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 11’ with Founder and CEO of Cuddles Foundation, Purnota Dutta Bahl.

MUMBAI: Actor Emraan Hashmi recalled the tough phase in his life when his young son fought cancer.

The actor recently shot for a Karamveer Special episode of “Kaun Banega Crorepati 11” with Founder and CEO of Cuddles Foundation, Purnota Dutta Bahl, who is considered as a messiah for poor kids suffering from cancer.

“I have been following Purnota’s work since many years because my son was diagnosed with cancer five years ago, and later my mother too became a victim of the disease. A family is emotionally devastated when somebody from that family is diagnosed with cancer,” said Emraan.

“My son Ayaan’s remission phase – during which the cancer might make a comeback – was a tough phase for us as we parents go through a lot of fear psychosis. The whole process is psychologically disturbing. While researching about the disease, I got to know that nutrition plays an important role in the treatment as the body needs a strong immune system while going through the treatment. Even after the medical treatment, we have to focus on follow-up care, which involves proper nutrition and the well-being of a person, which has been the focal point of Cuddle foundation.”

Mumbai-resident Purnota is known for her work in providing nutrition to underprivileged children suffering from cancer in government and charitable hospitals.

Purnota said: “Firstly, I would like to reiterate that children’s cancer can be cured, so if you have the slightest of doubt that your child is unwell, please take them to a medical personnel. Also, Cuddle’s foundation has acquired success because most people in our organisation are medical professionals. People have wrong notion that people who work in NGOs don’t do well financially. The fact is that you can lead a comfortable life even while working for not-for-profits organisation.

“In today’s time, India needs more professionals to come forward and help us with these causes. Also, many children take medical treatment, but do not focus on nutrition which is also required for them to build immunity and fight the disease.”

Parashakti Redefining Space launched

Parashakti is an initiative launched by prominent social activist Mrs Reshma H Singh, to bring the change we all seek in the lives of women, particularly in the vulnerable segment of Film & TV industry. The key highlight of the event was a presentation on Mission Shakti, India’s A-SAT program, by Project Director & distinguished scientist from DRDO, Dr. Y Srinivas Rao. He highlighted the urgency for guarding the boundaries & space & demonstrating our capabilities to the world. He said we have always been a scientific civilization & today we are again on the path to regaining that place in the world. Mission Shakti is only the beginning. It is like the awakened female spirit of India. Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Dr. Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, in addition to being a spiritual leader has been a prominent voice for the LGBTQ community & their rights. She said the journey up till now has been tough & hard fought, so I wholeheartedly welcome Parashakti as a unique platform to empower those who we perceive to be weak & marginalized & those who have remained claustrophobic in dark shadows cast upon them by the society. Prof Rakesh Upadhyay, guest speaker, said inspiration for Parashakti has come from Mission Shakti that was not just aimed at testing our capabilities to bring down anything that intrudes our space but also a subtle warning to those who might even consider doing that. If we can destroy a possible threat 300 km away, we can surely deal with anything closer.

The key take away from the concept of Parashakti was that a woman must fight when she must fight. The knowledge that we have the power inside us to retaliate is quite comforting. Defining spaces & maintaining boundaries has always been an issue with women. It has become easy for predators to cross the boundaries because these boundaries have not been firmly defined & our reactions are more of self-pity & frustration than of retaliation & that of a warrior.In a jam-packed auditorium, noted writer & director Abhinav Singh Kashyap moderated the event & took questions from the guests that included models, actors, technicians from the Film & TV industry. He highlighted the rampant increase in toxic masculinity amongst the men, particularly in the industry. Concluding the event Mrs Reshma H Singh said that the film & television industry is full of artists, technicians & performers with tender hearts & vulnerable souls. The heart that creates art becomes even easier to be crushed. But it is because we let that happen. The real power lies within us & we can become stronger by coming together- by holding each other’s hand, by sharing our experiences & strengthening each other.

Dr. Y Srinivas Rao & Dr. Laxmi Narayan Tripathi also felicitated eminent photographer & social activist Pravin Talan at the event on behalf of Navbharat Foundation & for his exceptional work on National Security & Women Empowerment over the years.

Raju Singh – The Musical Sikh Behind Kesari 

It’s always the stars behind stars that make the stars or their films. So while we mostly know about the actors or the songs that get popular, ever wondered who’s responsible for the thrill & the romance or the dhishoom dhishoom that our movies are so known for? It’s the magical works of background music composers.  

So while Akshay Kumar starrer Kesari is raking in the moolah with its recent release at the box office turnstiles, there’s one musical Sikh who’s played an instrumental role in the making of this film. We are talking about composer Raju Singh who is known for film background music pieces in Bollywood industry.  

Having worked with the filmmaker of Kesari, Anurag Singh in his Punjabi national award winning film, Punjab 1984, Raju Singh has been a great fan of the filmmaker ever since. “I just love the way Anurag Singh works on his films. He is such a versatile director, right from Jatt & Juliet which was a complete commercial entertainer to the serious drama Punjab 1984, Anurag Singh had shown great versatility & more sensibilities of all kinds of cinema. I enjoyed the process of music arrangements even in Kesari,” says Raju Singh while further adding, “Anurag Singh is among those directors that give so much importance to every aspect of filmmaking. I was brought on board & also started working even before the shooting of the film began. Generally, filmmakers shoot a lot of the film & then give it to the composers to piece together the background tracks, however, Anurag Singh wanted this film to be so enriched with the Punjabi culture as it celebrates the bravura of the great Sikh warriors who fought tooth & nail to protect their land, that he wanted me to move along with my work as the shooting progressed. His expectations brought out the best in me & I loved this challenge to bits!” 

Clearly the teaming of Raju Singh & Anurag Singh is working wonders, first the national award for Punjab 1984 & now the rave reviews for Kesari!

  Ironically, Raju Singh has also been associated with Akshay Kumar’s films & has been a part of Akhay Kumar’s journey in the industry. Right from Akshay Kumar’s debut movie Saugandh to Kesari, Raju Singh has arranged the background pieces for his films, “Coincidentally it’s true that my association with Akshay Kumar goes a long way. In fact I’ve worked in quite a few of Akshay’s films including the likes of Sainik & then his famous Khiladi series & now Kesari! It’s been a great journey,” says Raju Singh.

Bengaluru: Cricket buffs will now be able to catch live action at the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB or BLR Airport). With an aim to provide passengers a unique experience, the Bangalore International Airport Limited — operator of BLR Airport—launched BLR Airport Cricket Mania to celebrate the season of cricket until May 12, 2019.

During this period, cricket matches will be telecast live on a giant screen at the newly-opened plaza – Quad by BLR – and at select passenger areas. Special offers at F&B outlets and custom-made menus coupled with large LCD screens will provide cricket enthusiasts full value for money and time, apart from a fun feel to every match.Attachments area

Naezy Surprises Fans At The Youtube Fan Fest With His Performane of “Aafat Wapas” 

As part of his “Aafat Wapas” launch tour, Naezy dropped in at the Youtube Fanfest held recently to surprise his fans with an energy packed performance.  

Looks like the asli gully boy Naved Sheikh aka Naezy seems to have become a favorite amongst the millennial crowd. Gully Boy, the film that became a rage & gave an impetus to rap & hip hop scene in India is inspired partly on Naezy’s life. 

Launched a week ago at the IPL, Naezy’s new single, “Aafat Wapas” has slowly & steadily been growing on the charts & fanfest was the perfect occasion to engage with his fans as he’s currently on a nationwide tour to promote “Aafat waapas”. The YouTube FanFest provides a platform to YouTube creators from India & around the world to perform in front of a live audience. 

 On touching base with Naezy he stated, “My latest album ‘Aafat Wapas’ is for all my fans who have supported me & patiently waited for my next single. I started my journey on YouTube & I’m happy that Youtube gave me this platform to connect in person with my loyal fan base.

 This single release has been supported by Big Bang Records & Balaji Telefilms Ltd. Naezy has been a pioneer in the genre & has inspired hip hop artistes across the country to take to this craft. He will be travelling across cities over the next few weeks to meet his fans to launch this single starting with Jaipur, Hyderabad & Delhi this week.