By Shaheen Raj

Emraan Hashmi Launched Summer Bridal Fashion Line

 Emraan Hashmi & Shreya Dhanwanthary recently Launched Summer Bridal Fashion Line by Designers Riyaz Gangji & Reshma Gangji Of Libas. In fact Emraan Hashmi & Shreya Dhanwanthary came specially to Libas Peddar Road Mumbai store to launch the Summer 2019 collection designed by Riyaz Gangji & Reshma Gangji of Libas. The collection is also seen in the film Why Cheat India? that has recently released across India & the globe platforms & is available in all Libas stores in Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Dubai & other cities. 

By: Lubna & Faizan

Top Songs Of The Bygone Year 2018  

The style of Music & rhythm keeps changing every now & then. So music & songs for Bollywood is like a soul to every person. The bygone year of 2018 has been a wonderful year especially for the Hindi film song lovers & even remixes were a big hit instantly firing up the chartbuster record. Some of the top super hit songs of the bygone year of 2018 were:-  

“Bom Diggy Diggy”, “Dilbar Dilbar”, “Mera Naam Tu”, “Dil Chori Sada Ho Gaya”, “Aankh Marey Ladka Aankh Marey’,  “Dekhte Dekhte Paniyo Sa”, “High Rated Gabru”, “Ghoomar”, “O Sathi”, “Gazab Ka Hai Din”, “Oh Humsafar”, “Pal Kamariya”, “Heartless”, “O Meri Laila”, “Urvashi”, “Jogada”, “Tere Bin Patola”, “BuZZ”, “Khali Bali”, “Milegi Milegi”, “Sanu Ek Pal Chain Na Aave”, “Tera Fitoor”, “Tera Ghata”, “Morni Banke”, “Mohabbat”, “Nazar Na Lag jaaye”, “Kar Har Maidan Fateh”, “Dhadak” {title track} and many more and to recount them all here, even reams & reams of papier-mâché would be in suffice. Period!!!!!

Simran Kaur Mundi’s first love is back in her life

Like Deepika’s (Padukone) 1^st ever love was badminton, Simran’s (Kaur Mundi) has been Basketball.

And, 1^st ever love dies hard! So, when Simran was offered The “Saturday Morning Live” chat show, she jumped on the opportunity & was elated that she is able to relive her 1^st ever love with her current passion. 

Simran is co-hosting this chat show with Rannvijay Singha & the show revolves around Basketball. The show is currently working like the morning caffeine dose for all the Basketball lovers. This fun show is getting rave reviews & Simran is glad that she is a part of it.

Very few people know that this former Miss India wanted to represent her country on the international platforms after making it to Junior Basketball Camp. However, destiny had something else in store for her & she did not make it to the India Team.

Soon after this leggy lass was crowned “Miss India” and her dream to represent India came true when she went for the “Miss Universe” pageant.

Simran has also hosted the Hockey India League in the past.

Mohammad Nazim Wants To Gift Himself Focus & Determination This Year 

Mohammad Nazim celebrated his birthday recently. The actor did some social work this year. “I celebrated in a very simple way with family & friends. I spent the day at an NGO this birthday. I recently sponsored T-Shirts for children in an NGO,” says Mohammed Nazim, who turned a year older. Ask him what he gifted himself this year, and he said, “I gifted myself the power of determination & focus on work. Lastly, I would like to send my parents to Hajj in the year 2019.” Birthdays mean the world to Mohammed Nazim. “I think every birthday has been memorable but the most memorable was the year where I celebrated with my school friends in childhood. But now, my social circle has increased. I think you should do something different on your birthday. Now, I would like to extend help to the poor & I would like to extend help to an NGO as well,” he says. Age is just a number for Mphammed Nazim. “I also believe that age is just a number. You should eat good, stay fit & stay healthy,” he says, adding, “Your fitness & health describe your agility to work not your age. So, I believe whatever age you are you must remain fit so that your efficiency never diminishes.”

Shresth Kumar Added To The Cast Of ‘Kaal Bhairav Rahasya 2’

TV show Kaal Bhairav Rahasaya 2, which features Gautam Rode & Additi Gupta in lead roles, will see 2 new entries. Shresth Kumar has joined the cast, and his entry will result in major twists in the storyline. Shresth Kumar will enact the role of Gautam’s half-brother & his arch-rival. Talking about what made Shresth take up the character he said, “I liked how the characters had different layers, positive & negative. It’s quite challenging. I am working for the 1^st time ever with Ravindra Sir & I am really excited, I have heard a lot about him & his style of work. 
Producer Ravindra Gautam said, “The characters will have varied shades & will turn positive or negative according to the story. We plan to introduce new characters at regular intervals to keep the intrigue & suspense of the thriller alive. The audience will always look forward to something new to unravel on the show. The feedback has been good & encouraging. People have liked the fact that it’s a pacy drama, which is unlike typical daily soaps. They are enjoying the pace of Kaal Bhairav Rahasya 2, something that’s missing in daily soaps.”

‘Roam Rome Mein’ To Release In The Current Year of 2019

Tannishtha Chatterjee who has acted in several Indian & International films, debuts as a director with the Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer Roam Rome Mein, which is all set to hit the theater in the current year, of 2019. The film is shot across Rome, the movie also features Italian actress Valentina Corti, Francesco Apolloni & Andrea Scarduzio. The film is produced by Eros Entertainment & Rising Star Entertainment.

Vikas Verma Returns To ‘Chandragupta Maurya’ As The Monster

Siddharth Kumar Tewary’s historical mega series based on the life of orphaned & abandoned Chandragupta Maurya who went on to built the largest empires on the Indian subcontinent will only get better with the entry of the malignant & thre despicable Seleucus Nicator who served under Alexander.  Vikas Verma, critically acclaimed for playing the antagonist in Sridevi starrer Mom will be seen playing the villainous general Seleucus Nicator. Actor Sourabh Raaj Jain has created enough buzz for being the sinister King Dhananand & viewers love to hate him. Seleucus Nicator, a pivotal character also a part of Siddharth’s previous show Porus was included in Chandragupta Maurya as it is an extension of the former. The light-eyed actor excitedly shares about his role, “I read it somewhere, the measure of a hero is always his nemesis. Sometimes the world doesn’t need another hero, sometimes what it needs is a monster & Seleucus Nicator is that monster for India against whom Chandragupta Maurya & Chanakya will try to unite India. What a great hero Porus would have been had he not died fighting fierce fighters like Seleucus Nicator from Alexander’s army? Now Seleucus Nicator, more powerful than even before, has advanced towards Chandragupta Maurya’s kingdom with only one goal in his eyes, to fulfill Alexander’s dream of conquering the kingdom. It is about how to get more intense as Seleucus Nicator returns with more power & insinuating Chandragupta Maurya challenging him to prove his mettle.” Vikas further adds.  

Altbalaji’s Special Episode Of X.X.X Uncensored Will Shock You

The trailer of ALTBalaji’s XXX Uncensored gives fans a glimpse into the urban-sensual story leaving them asking for more. With audiences now waiting in bated breath, the wait is now finally over as the sensational new episode of the youth erotica is now streaming on ALTBalaji app & is all set to leave the audience in awe. The new episode featuring Meherzan Mazda, Sneha Arun & Pryanca Talukdaris explosive yet erotic. This one-of-a kind series had already taken the digital world by storm from the 1^st ever episode itself, which featured Rithvik Dhanjani & Kyra Dutt. The much anticipated & uninhibited episode number 6 promises to be more raunchy, steamier, exciting & breathtaking. Meherzan Mazda, Sneha Arun & Pryanca Talukdar will be seen giving jaw-dropping performances. The show assures to give netizens a thrilling experience with risqué & bold moments throughout. The latest addition to the series will definitely live up to the expectations & will not disappoint. No wonder that talking about her XC rated series, Ekta Kapoor had stated that it is a series where the vagina  talks to the penis unabashedly.   

Recently Shivin Narang met a few television beauties & he had a gala time on & off the camera. Shivin was shooting for colors event where he bumped into TV stunners Rashami Desai, Tinaa Dattaa, Surbhi Jyoti & Avika Gor.

Shivin also performed with Avika Gor in 1 of the segment and also did an integration scene with Surbhi Jyoti for Naagin 3 and met his friend Rashami Desai & Tinaa Dutta. In fact Shiving Narang makes a cute pair with everyone & his chocolate boy look always does the magic. Why only on-screen pairing,

Shivin Narang will make a good pair with Tinaa Dutta as well as Rashami Desai who are the most eligible single beauty queens of TV and as per reports your Shiving Narangs New Year resolution was to lose his single status in the year 2019

 Adnan Khan & Eisha Singh Of Ishq Subhan Allah Celebrated Their Birthday While Shooting 

Adnan Khan & Eisha Singh who are lead pair of Zee TV’s serial Ishq Subhan Allah celebrated their birthday on 24^th Dec, 2018. This year they celebrated their birthday while shooting. The entire cast & crew wished best wishes to both of them. The serial also completed 200 episodes recently.  Zee TV’s Ishq Subhan Allah is telecast at 10 pm from – Mon to Fri. Ishq Subhan Allah is produced by Dheeraj Kumar, Zuby Kochar & Sunil Gupta of Creative Eye Ltd. 

Small Screen Celebs Attended The Premier Of ‘Bhaagte Raho’ 

Producer Sunil Tiwari of Sakshi Creations along with co-producer Rikhab Jain invited the cast & the guest at the premier of their comedy film Bhaagte Raho at Cinepolis, Andheri (West) Mumbai. Mukesh Khanna, Manish Chirawala, Marisa Verma, Saru Maini, DJ Sheizwood, Ekta Jain, Sweta Khanduri, Yash Wadali & well-known Astrologer Pandit Pawan Kaushik came to attend the premier. TV actress Riya Deepsi of Porus serial & Abhay Raichand of Savdhan India are the debutantes 0f Bhaagte Raho. Sunil Pal, Gopi Bhalla enjoyed the response of the media & the guest who saw the film. The other cast of the film are Rajpal Yadav, Dinesh Hingoo, Shekhar Shukla, Nitish Chaubay, Sanjiv Soni, Ali, Sunny, Aadesh, Badrish Chhabra, Bhupendra et al. The film is written & directed by Praful D. S. Tiwari, cinematography by Shanti Bhushan, Business head is Rakesh Sabharwal & line producer is Dilip Soni. 

Small Screen Celebs Organized A Special Children’s Day Event 

Small screen celebs like Arishfa Khan, Saloni Daini, Harshita Ojha, Aishani Yadav along with singer Sanchiti Sakat, actress Aastha Rawal, Nikita Rawal & Ekta Jain organized a special children’s day event at Goregaon (West) Mumbai. The event was planned by Aditya Kumar of Sarv Samanya NGO. Actress Aastha Rawal & Nikita Rawal who have their own Aastha Foundation brought sketch pen for all the street kids. Cosmic NGO brought poha for all the kids. Saloni Daini who is known as Gangu bai launched her single song “Armaan” with kids written by her mother. Sanchiti Sakat, Danish Alfaaz & Saloni Daini sang a few songs to celebrate Children’s Day. Nikita Rawal & Arishfa Khan performed live on different song. All the kids had a great time meeting celebs & clicking pics with them. The street class is managed by Prayaas Charitable Trust who teach 250 kids in morning & 250 kids in evening at BMC park, Goregaon (West) Mumbai.   

 Pawan Kaushik’s Scientific Approach To Astrology 

Celebrity Astrologer Pandit Pawan Kaushik is out to revolutionize what we think of astrology. The study of the movements & relative positions of celestial bodies has for years been exploited with many apparent astrologers in the garb of Pandits doing pooja & yagya. Pandit Pawan Kaushik, on the contrary, relies heavily on the 5 elements of nature, earth, fire, water, wind & space & gives astrology a scientific approach. Consulting quite a few celebrities  the celebrity astrologer has earned quite a name for himself by purely focusing on bringing a balance in the energy & the nakshatras. Talking about his methodical approach towards astrology, Pawan Kaushik says, “I totally believe in astrology for happiness. I believe in energy balance. People talk about energy balance but nobody practices it, they talk about it as science but aren’t using this science. Balancing our energies in turn enhances our luck. Being lucky brings you happiness. And if you are happy your luck is working. Whatever you eat, wears (color), do, creates positive or negative energies. There is no person who is unlucky. Only he doesn’t know how to unlock the luck.” Well, that’s quite a simple theory that humankind has been complicating since generations! Let’s hope Pandit Pawan Kaushik can actually enlighten people about astrology with his approach. 

 The Musical Evening “Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak – Chitragupt Se Anand Milind Tak” Held To Mark Mohammed Rafi’s Birthday

 Anand Milind academy of music & Anant Musical Dreams recently organized a melodious musical evening “Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak – Chitragupta Se

Anand-Milind Tak with leading singers & musicians Udit Narayan, Abhijit Bhattacharjee, Sadhna Sargam, Alka Yagnik, Poornima Shrestha, Jolly Mukherjee & Guest of Honor lyricist Sameer Anjaan.

 The special guest Amit Kumar made the event graceful. The event was a special tribute to the legendary singer Mohammed Rafi on his 99^th birth anniversary. Chitragupta Se Anand-Milind tak was a musical program with songs from the super-hit movies of the 2 generations of Bollywood-  Chitragupta & Anand-Milind ji. Both have given innumerable musical hits to the music industry.

 While Chitrupgta hits spans from 50’s to 60’s from movies like Vasana, Ganga Ki Lehrein, Bhaabhi, Oonche Log, Kaali Topi Lal Roomal and many more where as Anand-Milind has entertained with their melodies during 90’s Era in movies like Qayamat Se QWayamat Tak (QSQT), Dil, Beta, Aai Milan Ki Raat, Baaghi & many more. The Musical journey of both composers has been fascinating & entertaining for all musical lovers of their respective era. 

Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Sadhana Sargam, Udit Narayan, Poornima Shreshta along with versatile singers like Rajessh Iyer, Avi Dutta, Shouuriin Bhatt, Ashish Shrivastaava, Viveck, Nirupama Dey, Sangeeta Melekar had also performed at the event. It was a grand musical concert with 40 piece Orcheshtra team & singers. 

On the occasion Viveck Tiwari (Anant Musical Group) quoted the musical journey of Anand-Milind’s appreciated & loved by all. Its good to see current generation also love their songs. The songs performed at the events comprises from Chitragupta ji to Anand-Milind.

Remo D’Souza & Roshaan Mishra Launched An Automatic Fire Extinguisher 

After his successful stint with “ABCD – Any Body Can Dance” franchise, Choreographer turned director Remo D’Souza is now working towards another “ABCD”,  franchise this time around being Any Body Can Douse fire! And by picking up stake in Mumbai based company Brandsdaddy, Remo D’Souza plans to work towards making India auto fire proof. He launched the Automatic Fire Extinguisher at Hotel J W Marriot, Juhu Mumbai with Roshaan Mishra, Founder & CEO of Brandsdaddy. Well known RJ Anuraag Pandey hosted the event. 

Talking about his decision to invest in Brandsdaddy for this project & recalling the incident why he chose to, Remo D’Soza averred, “A fire had broken out on the sets of ABCD 2 at Film City Studio, while the team was shooting for a dance competition sequence which included both the lead actors along with numerous others. Thankfully everyone was evacuated with the fire brigade arriving on scene after half an hour but the set got burnt down. 

At that very moment my wife & I were busy rescuing everyone from the fire, as fire tanks were not enough to rescue or douse the fire. That was the moment when I realised that there should be something done for such situations where an individual is not dependent only on fire brigade or tanks which are difficult to use due to its operation. Instead they themselves can be a firefighter and save their own life & property. And that’s when I met Roshaan Mishra CEO & Founder of Brandsdaddy and learnt that they have innovated this unique Fire Ball concept where I can Make India Auto Fire Proof by spreading my new Mantra “ABCD” Anybody Can Douse Fire.,” he further added, “From my very own incident it inspired me to make India Auto Fire Proof and be a part of Brandsdaddy’s Social cause which helps one to be safe from any fire mishap.” 

Automatic Fireball is the world’s 1^st ever fire extinguisher that does a firefighter’s job and more. It is a futuristic product powered with MAP 90, and is made for firefighting. Just aim it at the flames and it’s ready to go. This one-of-a-kind extinguisher which is automatic which explodes in temperate above 70°C and effectively disperses fire extinguishing chemicals, it’s activation time being just 3 seconds.

 2018 was the year of unconventional stories, from family drama that followed a unique perspective, to sibling love & bonds of friendship; all narrated in the form of web series. The Viral Fever, Girliyapa, The Timeliners & The Screen Patti released stellar content that made viewers laugh, cry & enjoy each moment of the year 2018. Here we list a few of the top shows of 2018

 College Romance

 It is all about Yaar Pyaar Aur Bakchodi. It is a story that revolves around 3 friends in college, Karan, Trippy & Naira who all fall in love & their humorous love stories take off! While they believe they are officially adults, their actions speak otherwise.  College Romance starring Manjoy Singh, Apoorva Arora & Keshav Sadhna has received over 36 million views, & still counting!  

Yeh Meri Family 

Riddled in nostalgia, Yeh Meri Family remains to be one of the most loved web series of the year 2018. A quick ride down the 90’s, the show is the perfect amalgamation of fun, emotions & memories, keeping family values at its very core. Summer vacations, exam pressure, sibling wars, family dinners, Flames & slam books; Yeh Meri Family is the ultimate nostalgia pill. Directed by Sameer Saxena, starring Mona Singh & Akarsh Khurana, the show has been viewed over 25 million times

Flames# Padhaai Aur Pyaar

The story of a young romance unfolding as a chemical reaction. Studious Rajat falls for Ishita, the new girl in the tuition. Rajat’s BFFs, Pandey & Anusha’s friendship are beginning to turn into a relationship. The equations of friendships evolve in the 1^st ever season of this teenage romance stars Ritwik Sahore, Sunakshi Grover & Tanya Manaktala garned over 24 million views till date, spreading love & friendship with the TVF family.

Engineering Girls

 With over 23 million views, this Girliyapa Original, tells the story of 3 feisty girls, Teja, Maggu, & Sabu, as they navigate the halls & the hostels of their engineering college. Written by Jasdeep ‘Sardarboy’ Singh & Prakriti Kargeti, the 5 Episode series provided a fresh & a new perspective to engineering college experience. Staring Barkha Singh, SejalKumar & Kritika Avasthi, the show follows the misadventures of the trio who want to leave a mark on the world, despite the odds; as they chase their dreams of finding love & starting their own company, while being a part of the drama club & trying to submit their practical files on time. 

Awkward Conversations With Parents 

   This 5 Episode series revolves around Ishan, who somehow always get caught up in an awkward situation with his parents! In an endeavor to break the taboo of not having open conversations with one’s parents; this show features an awkward conversation in each episode and was an instant hit with the youth. Starring Ritvik Sahore the series has received over 16 million views & still counting.  

Ranveer Singh The First Bollywood Star To Grace “The Kapil Sharma Show” 

Ranveer Singh will be the 1^st ever Bollywood Star to grace the return of “The Kapil Sharma Show” on Sony Entertainment Channel from 29^th Dec, 2018 @ 9.30 pm every Sat-Sun. Ranveer Singh is popularly known for the fashion statement that he makes. People await his public appearance with bated breath in anticipation of how he will surprise them yet again. Ranveer Singh will be seen on “The Kapil Sharma Show” & was seen in his elements shooting for the same. Not only did he make a grand entry on the sets, Ranveer Singh ensured that he took the entertainment quotient a few notches higher with his presence. Ranveer Singh revealed however, that it’s now his darling wife Deepika Padukone & the beautiful diva herself, who decides what he should wear. Ranveer Singh wore a red velvet jacket for the shoot & when a jealous Kapil Sharma asked him if Deepika Padukone selected it for him, Ranveer Singh agreed wholeheartedly. Ranveer Singh said that it is Deepika Padukone who manages & decides his wardrobe, “I’m looking like a tempting “Red velvet cake today” 

Tune in to “The Kapil Sharma Show” & a lot more revelations starting from 29^th Dec, 2018 every Sat-Sun at 9:30pm on Sony Entertainment Television.