SHREYAS TALPADE & WIFE HAVE A BABY GIRL THROUGH SURROGACY
Shreyas Talpade & his wife Deepti have both been blessed with a baby girl. Married for 14 years, Shreyas and his wife were advised by doctors to consider surrogacy as the best option to have a baby and they decided to consider the process of surrogacy to complete their family. Shreyas says, “The scheduled day for the baby’s delivery was around 15th or 20th of this month. We had planned a small vacation to Hong Kong on the 7th. But the doctor suggested that the day of delivery might shift to around 10th or 12th. So we decided to go by the 2nd or 3rd and return by the 7th. After we landed in Hong Kong, we got ready, and were heading to the cruise terminal since we had planned to go on a cruise. While we were on our way, we got a call from the doctor saying that the surrogate is gone into labour and that we would have to return. We immediately returned. The baby was born while we were mid-air so we headed directly to the hospital. Shreyas says, “We have shortlisted a few names but we will decide a name for our baby in a day or two.”
PARINEETI CHOPRA IS SPEEDO INDIA’S NEW FITNESS AMBASSADOR
Speedo has appointed actress & fitness enthusiast Parineeti Chopra as their new fitness ambassador. As the new face for Speedo India, Parineeti will be joining an esteemed roster of Olympians, athletes & trainers from around the globe. Speedo as a brand, is synonymous with performance swimwear, and has been working to elevate the status of swimming for fitness & reinforce that water workouts are the next big trend to get fit and achieve a total body workout. Parineeti says, “I’m excited to come on board as the fitness ambassador for Speedo India. I’ve grown up wearing Speedo swim suits and for me swimming is synonymous with Speedo. A favorite around the world, I love that Speedo now celebrates fitness & overall health. Swimming has always been a great workout which I’ve often resorted to, to cut the monotony of working out in the gym.” The actress will be seen sporting Speedo’s new fitness range meant for workouts in & out of the pool called Speedo H2O Active.Shamir Genomal, Chief Strategy Officer, Speedo India said, “With a fitness enthusiast like Parineeti on board, we hope to reach a lot more consumers.”
RANVEER SINGH IS GIVING HIS VOICE TO ‘DEADPOOL 2’
The hugely anticipated Deadpool 2 is coming up in Hindi in the voice of none other than Ranveer Singh! Yes. Marvel’s motor mouth mercenary is back! Bigger, better and occasionally more pantless than ever before. When a super soldier arrives on a murderous mission, Deadpool is forced to think about friendship, family and what it really means to be a hero – all the while kicking 50 shades of ass. Because, sometimes, to do the right thing you need to fight dirty. Watch out for Deadpool 2 in theatres on 18th May, 2018!
ESHA GUPTA CHAMPIONS THE CAUSE OF EDUCATION – ADOPTS TWO VILLAGES IN UTTAR PRADESH!
Esha Gupta has now decided to adopt 2 villages in Uttar Pradesh’s Bijnor district to promote education. After having announced the creation of an academy that will look into the requirement of Indian footballers struggling with monetary concerns, Gupta has now taken the onus of 2 villages in the Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh. Esha confirms, “There will be logistical issues, but I will personally look into it. Everyone has the right to education. There are many children in small towns who want to study and make a meaningful career, but don’t have the required amenities. If I can help them, I will feel privileged.” The project, which marks Esha’s collaboration with Delhi based NGO, will see her provide financial support to schools for the provision of basic amenities. Esha will provide funds for the appointment of teachers in the villages. The NGO will shortlist qualified teachers, who will be deputed to the locations. While Gupta will also enable the schools in purchasing projectors, the NGO will also raise money to build better toilets and open a local library where the children can study. The project will kick-off this month. Esha will travel to Bijnor soon to look into the nitty gritties.
SUSHANT SINGH RAJPUT’S LOOK IN ‘SONCHIRIYA’ BREAKING THE INTERNET!
Consistently delivering one fine performance after another, Sushant Singh Rajput has always managed to bowl audiences over with his character transformations .Known to get under the skin of his characters, the actor has done it again and is almost unrecognizable as the fierce & rugged dacoit in Abhishek Chaubey’s Sonchiriya.The fictional story is inspired by the tales of Chambal and is set in the 1970’s and Sushant is rumored to essay the role of a dacoit in the Chambal ravines. Known to go all out and live the life of his characters, the actor was director Abhishek Chaubey ‘s 1st ever choice for the role and we now know why ! Sushant’s transformation into the Chambal dacoit is striking and has taken the social media platform by storm, testimony to the massive anticipation surrounding the film and the actor’s role in it.
RAAJKUMAR’S SON PANINI PANDIT RESURFACES WITH MUSIC VIDEO ‘KAHU MEIN YA KAHU NA’
Panini Pandit, who is on cloud 9 after the success of his music video titled Kahu Main Ya Kahu Na confesses “We are getting 91% viewership, whereas the average viewership is about 50% to 55%. We already received a million hit but there is time to go. A mix of feelings, elation…these are very new feelings for me. Definitely, I am very satisfied and open to a good outcome because I owe that to my unit.” The video features Natasha Singh (of Dekh Bhai Dekh fame). The music is by Rupesh Verma & lyrics are penned by Ajay Garg, and the song sung by Anita Bhatt. The video, produced by Indivar Bhatia & Vastavikta Pandit has been shot in the beautiful locals of Uttarakhand”. Panini, who is the son of legendary actor Raaj Kumar, says “Had my Papa been alive, he would probably be opening a bottle of champagne, laughing & celebrating the moment with me. I think he would be proud of the simple fact that I stuck to the truth of my vision in my script and I didn’t compromise” he says. Panini is already working on his next music video. “After 2 months, my 2nd video directed by me will be released. It will be the 3rd release by Papa Plays in the music vertical,” he says.
LAWRENCE D’SOUZA LAUNCHES TRAILER & MUSIC OF ‘FALOODA’
The trailer & audio launch of Falooda was held with a great fanfare in Andheri recently. Renowned filmmaker Lawrence D’souza was the Chief Guest who was welcomed by producers Kanhaiya Lal V. Jain, Aakash Sharma, Harendra Singh Negi & Mahavir Jain. The film’s Music director Saumyadeep, Irti-Shivam, Rohit Sinha & Aasif Chandwani. Lyrics are penned by Alaukik Rahi. The singers are Victor Dey, Santosh Shandilya, Asit Tripathi, Deepali Sathe & Rehan Khan. The film’s story is about a delivery boy Ajay who has 2 wives Sheetal & Riya. The film starring Aarav Singh, Goonj Chand, Pihu Sharma, Gaurav Sharma & Dheeraj has been directed by Dheeraj Singh. The film is releasing all over on 18th May, 2018. Dheeraj Singh says, who had worked in the production team of the film Yarab & One Night Stand says, “Falooda is an out & out entertainer. I have learnt the ropes of direction too & if everything goes very well, I have also planned to start the sequel to Falooda very soon. I have followed the pattern of films Garam Masala & Bhaagam Bhaag. I have also played the character of Pappu in this film”.
SUDHANSHU PANDEY BOUNCES BACK AS A SINGER WITH HIS FIRST EVER SOLO SINGLE ‘TERI ADAA’
After a decade, Sudhanshu Pandey, has released his debut as a solo singer. Sudhanshu, who made a thumping entry into music with India’s 1st ever boy band, “A Band Of Boys”, will be seen playing an evil scientist in Rajinikanth’s 2.0 has just released his 1st ever solo single “Teri Adaa”. He has acted in the video and also produced it. Sudhanshu will be seen playing a mafia don in the single “Teri Adaa” which has been directed by Mehul Gadani. “I have partly written the lyrics along with composer Ravi Singhal. I did ads with Shashi Kapur’s son Kunal Kapoor. However, destiny had some other plans for me and I landed up being a part of country’s 1st ever boy band, “A Band of Boys,” said Sudhanshu, who was 1 of the protagonists in Anil Kapoor’s TV series 24 (Season 2).The Nainital boy, who has worked with fashion designers such as Rohit Bal & JJ Valaya left “A Band Of Boys” to pursue acting in films like Singh Is Kinng, Singham, Dus Kahaniyaan, Saas Bahu Aur Sensex, Yakeen, Murder 2 . Sudhanshu, who shared screen with Jackie Chan in his debut Hollywood film, The Myth, is in talks with directors of films, television & web series and will also be seen as one of the protagonists in a high-profile web-series backed by a Hollywood production house, based out of Sydney.
SHAKTI KAPOOR LAUNCHES THE POSTER & TEASER OF ‘THE JOURNEY OF KARMA’
Poonam Pandey & Shakti Kapoor are both making comebacks in an upcoming flick The Journey Of Karma Produced & directed by Jagbir Dahiya of Surya Entertainment. Ritesh Kumar, Kamlesh & Vrinda Dahiya, Music director Omkar etc were also present. Going with the tagline “Karma Has No Deadline”, The Journey Of Karma is about a girl who is financially very poor and stays with her mother. She has her own dreams to follow and she wants to study abroad but because of her financial conditions she is facing lot of problems. Then comes a guy (Shakti Kapoor) who loves her but because of age difference between the 2 of them he is not able to express his feelings. The whole movie is about the poor girl and the problems she faces in life to achieve her dreams and the people who wanted to take advantage of her situation as well as there is a guy who love her but can’t express it to her. The film stars Shakti Kapoor in an extremely different avatar. It is learnt that the veteran actor didn’t color his hair or trim his beard for as long as 3 months just to get the right look for this movie!
SMRITI SUBS IS THE ONLY INDIAN TO BE CROWNED AS “WORLD SWIMSUIT MODEL OF THE WEEK”
An Indian shortlisted as the world’s next Swimsuit Superstar is now a reality! The only Indian model to be selected & shortlisted amongst a bevy of international models – svelte & sensuous Smriti Subs has been crowned as “World Swimsuit Model Of The Week” in an online talent hunt platform. In addition to being “super sexy in a millennial way”, the bold & the beautiful Smriti beat several top swimsuit contenders as she clearly stands out from the rest of the pack due to her brown eyes and an extremely photogenic & versatile face. With her sharp & chiseled features, the sizzling lass can pass off as luscious Latin American lass in 1 picture and an alluring Asian in another. Smriti said, “Emerging as World Swimsuit Model Of The Week in the fact of intense international competition is a huge accomplishment! I have a naturally lean body and thanks to sports & fitness, I ensure that I stay fit & in shape. I also want to show the world that Indian Swimsuit Models have the discipline, commitment & above all professionalism to make it big on the global stage.” Sensual & photogenic, Smriti has worked with some of the leading Indian & international photographers across the country.
OPERA HOUSE TURNS 103 YEARS WITH THE TEAM OF ‘102 NOT OUT’
Turned 103 years old, the iconic Opera House of Mumbai witnessed a full-house starry attendance with the team of 102 Not Out. Director Umesh Shukla along with the legendary duo Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor & Jimit Trivedi gathered at the grandiose to join the celebration. From sharing trivia about the film to bringing together the 2 actors, Umesh Shukla had great insights to share. Amitabh Bachchan was curious about his character, Dattacharya since he is 102 years old! Mr Bachchan said, “Initially in the older times the movie was used to be shot on a film reel and hence it was called the film industry. Today everything has turned digital and I wonder why we still address it as film industry.” Rishi Kapoor speaking about his initial journey as a child artiste from the film Shree 420, said, “I had to give a shot and it was raining that day. It was difficult for crew to prepare for the shot. The director came up with the idea to offer me chocolates to get the shot completed.”102 Not Out does not feature any leading lady in the film and yet it has piqued everybody’s interest owing to its unique storyline. ”The movie initially did not have any peppy number when Amitabh Bachchan came up with the idea of the song “Badumbaaa”. He took complete charge from composing to actually singing the track!
TILLOTAMA SHOME GOES TO CANNES WITH 2 FILMS!
Tillotama Shome, who plays the lead in Rohena Gera’s Sir, walked the red carpet for her film in Cannes which is in competition in the Critics Week. Tillotama Shome, who has gone to Cannes for the 1st time even though she has worked in several award winning films, has not 1 but 2 films that are in the competition sections. Apart from Sir, Tillotama also has a cameo in Manto which is competing in Un Certain Regard category. Shome says, “It is nerve-racking & overwhelming to know that I will see our film for the 1st time ever with so many people, in one of the world’s most prestigious film festival. I have never dreamt of this, so can’t even say that it is a dream come true.” Ekta Rajani, design consultant & ex – Fashion director of Grazia, who is styling Tillottama says, “Tillotama is comfortable, understated, sharp & modernly Indian in her personal choices of style. It aligns with so much I love as well; it’s effortless to dress her. But more than the sartorial compatibility here, it’s the fact that she is a free & strong thinker, a person of layers and insight with the stories she chooses to be part of, that draws me to her. ”
‘MUKTI BHAWAN’ TO RELEASE IN FRANCE, BELGIUM & SOUTH KOREA AFTER UK & OTHER COUNTRIES!
Mukti Bhawan (Hotel Salvation) is making strides the world over, after release in India, UK, South Africa, Middle East, Italy & Taiwan, the film got is released in France on 2nd May, 2018 and it is getting released in South Korea on 24th May, 2018 & in Belgium on 13th Jun, 2018. It is expected to release in other countries in Europe like Spain, Portugal, Germany & in Japan over the next few months. Shubhashish Bhutiani, Writer-Director of Mukti Bhawan is elated and said, “I am so thrilled that people from all over the world are having the chance to see the film on a big screen. It is encouraging, as a 1st time ever director, to see how people are connecting to these kind of stories, and I am so grateful to everyone who has supported & contributed to make & bring the film to audiences.” “C International Sales, UK have done a great job for our little gem in helping find distribution worldwide, it’s a been a terrific journey for the film and we are all delighted with these developments,” said Sanjay Bhutiani, Producer of Mukti Bhawan. The film opened to a 10 minute standing ovation at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival 2016 and received the UNESCO Gandhi Medal & XXIIIrd Enricho Fulchignoni 2016 Awards by UNESCO, a 1st ever for an Indian Director & film. It has been invited to over 60 International Film Festivals & has bagged 29 Awards till date, including Filmfare Award for “Best Screenplay” and 2 Special Mention National Awards 2016 for “Best Film” & “Best Actor” (Male) to Adil Hussain.
