AVINASH DWIVEDI’S ‘NACHANIYA’ IS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Men who dance are being labeled as Nachaniya and instead of being hailed as artists; they are subjected to heaps of insults. However, today the large numbers of men who take part in dance reality shows are not being called nachaniyas but instead applauded as the attitude of people has changed too. Avinash Dwivedi playing the role of a female dancer in Nachaniya. Though he is a good dancer and has also participated in a dance reality show, he trained himself for 2 months in kathak to prepare himself for his part in the film. After all, why is a dancer being insulted by being called a nachaniya? Avinash Dwivedi’s film Nachaniya will take the viewers on a journey to that era. Avinash Dwivedi is confident that instead of limiting his film to just the Bhojpuri belt, people from all walks of life belonging to different languages will come to see his film in large numbers and be able to identify with what the message the film sets out to tell and accept him as an artist. Avinash who has acted in both Bhojpuri films & Bollywood has already signed on 3 films even before the release of his film Nachaniya.
SHILPA SHETTY FLIES OFF TO THE MALDIVES TO UNWIND
Shilpa Shetty Kundra has been living out of her suitcase for the last couple of months, travelling to different cities for events & numerous brands appearances & promotions. Interestingly, the wellness entrepreneur has had a choc-o-block schedule recently as she had attended 11 events, including award ceremonies, brand summits & appearances amongst other professional commitments, all in 3 days in 3 cities, Delhi, Mumbai & Kolkatta. While everyone who has worked with Shilpa has always praised her professionalism, dedication & hard work, she always ensures to keep to all her commitments despite it being an extremely hectic schedule. Shilpa, who has been keeping extremely busy shooting non-stop for the dance reality show, Super Dancer 2 amongst other professional commitments for the last 8 to 9 months, has worked a way out to unwind. Doing so, the doting wife-mother has whisked her family off to Maldives for a week. Shilpa says, “The last few months have been pretty hectic and I have been running from pillar to post fulfilling my commitments including reality shows, brand summits, award ceremonies & brand appearances & promotions. So now It’s a well-deserved break.”
KAMAL HAASAN & SHANKAR REUNITE FOR ‘INDIAN – 2’ AFTER 21 YEARS
Filmmaker Shankar, who is all set to reunite with actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan after 2 decades for the sequel to their highly successful 1996 Tamil film ‘Indian’, says the idea to make the movie had been on his mind for a while. On 30th Sept, 2017 Indian 2 was officially announced in the finale of a reality show Bigg Boss Tamil, which Haasan hosts.Shankar said, “Every time I wrap up a project, I used to think of Indian 2. For a long time, I wanted to make this film. 3 years ago, a line struck me and I developed it into an idea for the project. I’m glad we are finally doing Indian 2.” Haasan said he had never witnessed such a big launch for his film. “This is a great platform to announce the film to over 6.5 crores who are watching the show,” he said. In Indian, Haasan played a dual role. He played the father & son. As a 70 year old freedom fighter turned vigilante against corruption, Haasan won over audiences & critics alike.
POOJA HEGDE SPILLS THE SECRETS FOR A SEXY BIKINI BODY!
Girls looking to have a sculpted bikini body, help is on the way! Most recently, Pooja Hegde, who stunned on the cover of Femina magazine, has been approached by a popular lifestyle channel to provide tips to getting the perfectly toned body this summer. For a svelte figure, Pooja swears by aerial silk yoga & pilates and the result is there for all to see. The secret to the stunner’s grace is the practiced art of balancing in midair and a few minor tweaks in her diet. Soon enough, the gorgeous actress will take to YouTube to share tips and her workout routine with those who dream to don a bikini.
HARSHVARDHAN KAPOOR BATTLES SICKNESS A FOR SHOOT!
Lauded for his performance in his debut, Mirzya, Harshvardhan Kapoor has been in news for the tremendous amount of prep work he put in for his upcoming projects, one of them being Vikramaditya Motwane’s, Bhavesh Joshi. Recently caught in the grip of fever & a throat infection, Kapoor learnt that he was required to shoot a few portions for the highly anticipated vigilante drama. However, adamant to not cancel on the shoot, the dedicated actor did not want his ill health to interfere with the forthcoming film. Says a source, “Harshvardhan means to give his all to this film. Even with the sudden nature of his illness, he wanted no special adjustments to be made for him. He was on a dose of heavy antibiotics, but has reached on the sets of his next.”