SONAKSHI SINHA LOVES URDU AS A LANGUAGE
The talented actress finds that urdu language is full of respect & romance. She has always been keen to learn how to speak and often even tries to use some words in her everyday conversations. Sonakshi picks up Urdu words from songs she hears or scripts she reads and mentally jots it down. She feels lucky that twice now her character names have been Urdu, Pakhi in Lootera and now Noor. Pakhi means the knife in Urdu & Noor means the light. She likes the way the names sound and also their meaning.
DUREX GETS INTO DENIMS WITH RANVEER SINGH
Vibrant & youthful brand, Durex is back again with Bollywood heartthrob, Ranveer Singh to announce the entry of Durex into your Jeans. Quirky & flamboyant, Ranveer Singh brings alive the flavor of the new product in the teaser video released recently. In the video, Ranveer is seen in a trial room telling his fans saying “Guys Durex is launching Jeans and I am the 1st one to try it… Then he goes into the trial room and shouts, Guys this fits really well. The glitzy actor is all set to endorse a brand new line of product by Durex. The actor tweeted about the announcement along with a teaser video from his official handle
@RanveerOfficial. Durex is all set to make its way into the Jeans which is 1st ever of its kind and this new association with Ranveer has already set the stage. The teaser is bound to excite all ecstatic Ranveer Singh fans to eagerly await for the launch announcement. The news has already started spreading like wild fire with varied popular celebs reacting to the Durex announcement
ALIA BHATT & NAMRATA JOSHIPURA REINVENTED RUNWAY DRAMA FOR MAYBELLINE NEW YORK AT AIFW
The Amazon India Fashion Week ended with high – octane drama, courtesy Maybelline. The brand partnered with renowned designer Namrata Joshipura to bring alive New York chic style to New Delhi, accentuated by edgy outfits & dramatic make – up. Bollywood’s IT girl & brand ambassador of Maybelline New York, Alia Bhatt had all eyes on her as she sashayed down the ramp, in a dramatic avatar, personifying #EyeSpeakDrama. Namrata Joshipura, the designer who brought the drama from New York to New Delhi said, “ I am so glad to see my vision translate so beautifully on the runway and I believe no – one could have portrayed the drama in my ensembles better than Alia Bhatt.” Alia Bhatt said, “I’m so excited that Maybelline and I finally “Made Drama Happen” on the ramp this season! I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of being a part of this show. Everything was so beautifully conceptualized to reflect Drama as a theme – right from the make – up, to the clothes, to the music & the sets. Namrata’s designs were phenomenal and so true to New York while the looks created by Elton for the models personified drama. I can’t wait to do more such exciting work with the brand for our upcoming campaigns.”
HUMA QURESHI TURNS SPEAKER FOR UN WOMEN!
It was only a few years ago that the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality & the Empowerment of Women.Headquartered at the United Nations in New York, UN Women promotes women’s empowerment, rights & gender equality globally. Our very own Huma Qureshi, who shares the same passion for this endeavor will today visit their HQ in New York to discuss the changing role of women in Indian films and their representation in the media. Huma was selected as a young influencer to speak on the subject for constantly challenging stereotypes & silencing skeptics. With this Huma joins names like Megan Fontanello among other female trailblazers who are an inspiration to young women across the world. The actress is in the best phase of her career with the stupendous success of JOLLY LLB 2 and the rave reviews coming her way for her international film, VICEROY’S HOUSE. She was recently celebrated in London and was a head turner at the London Fashion Week & the Empire Awards.
KATRINA KAIF TAKES ON THE PLANCHE!
Katrina Kaif who is currently shooting for TIGER ZINDA HAI in chilly Austria, is not letting the challenging weather interrupt her fitness regime. The actress who is completely dedicated when it comes to training, has flown her trainer Reza Katani to Austria, to ensure she doesn’t miss a single day of working out. While the team is shooting in the mountains at 1,400 ft above sea level, without access to a gym or proper workout equipment, Reza is training Katrina in the planche – an advanced bodyweight technique in which the body is held parallel to the ground by only the hands. Says a source, “Katrina will have some challenging action scenes in TIGER ZINDA HAI which will require a great amount of strength & balance. She is learning the planche as it only involves using one’s body weight and also works the entire body out minus the use of equipment. It is an extremely difficult move, which very few are able to master”.
KIRTI KULHARI PLAYS THE TITLE ROLE IN ‘INDU SARKAR’
Kirti Kulhari is back after her much
appreciated performance in PINK and plays a title role in Madhur Bhandarkar’s next INDU SARKAR which is about a stammering poetess with emergency as backdrop. The film has been 90% shot and here’s the 1st look of the actor that shows there is yet another powerful performance up her sleeves. Says Kirti, “INDU SARKAR (her character in the film) is delicate, gone through immense pain & suffering yet very caring & loving and through her journey in the film finds her true & free self. Shooting these kind of scenes is always depressing & exhausting yet liberating as you explore the pain inside you, face it & use it to express what the character is going through.” Asked her if she had to go through any preparation since it is an intense film, she says, “There’s a preparation & method before shooting. I took classes for voice modulation to make stammering look convincing. Once on set I believe in spontaneity but there are times especially during such intense scenes that I try not to break the mood & rhythm and avoid any kind of distractions.” Madhur Bhandarkar is also taking detour from the glamour world stories and one is certainly looking forward to INDU SARKAR.
SHILPA SHETTY LAUNCHES A MORNING CEREAL
Fitness diva Shilpa Shetty Kundra & celebrity nutritionist Pooja Makhija came together on a breakfast date to launch Saffola Multigrain Flakes! They shared their nutrition know -how with the media on the goodness of 5 grains over the single grain of cornflakes, making it #TheBetterFlakes for a better breakfast. The flakes comprise of 5 grains – Oats, Barley, Rice, Wheat & Corn. The 5 multigrain flakes makes breakfast a healthy delight. To acquaint people with the needs of these multi – nutrient flakes, Saffola on boarded people in the know like, celebrated actress & fitness diva Shilpa Shetty Kundra & renowned dietician & health expert Pooja Makhija. While candidly conversing about her fitness & diet regime, Shilpa Shetty said, “I am concerned about the deteriorating lifestyle choices. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and its essential to grab a good, first meal of the day. With such a multi – beneficial product in the market, I believe people will choose this over anything else because precisely I would.” During breakfast, people need all -rounded nutrition. Saffola Multigrain Flakes has 5 whole grains, which give multiple benefits of fibre, protein, minerals, & antioxidants at one go! ” added Pooja Makhija.
MEHBOOBA MUFTI, CM, JAMMU & KASHMIR LAUNCHES TRAILER OF ‘SARGOSHIYAN…
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Mehbooba Mufti, CM; Jammu & Kashmir launched the trailer & music of SARGOSHIYAN…KUCH KEHTA HAI KASHMIR recently in Mumbai. The film is produced by TV actor Imran Khan. Farida Jalal, Sara Khan, Shahbaz Khan, Indranil Sengupta, Tom Alter, Aditi Bhatia, Khalid Siddiqui & Alok Nath were present at the do. Ranjeet, Poonam Sinha, Sohail Khan, Raza Murad, Akbar Khan, Kanchan Adhikari, Inder Kumar, Guddu Dhanao Narender Jha, Anju Mahendru, Parmeet Sethi, Lekh Tandon, Deepshikha, Shawar Khan, Ehsaan Quereshi, Shraddha with Ejaz Khan, Kanwaljit Singh & Kiran Kumar also graced the occasion. Imran Khan’s film is based on the true spirit of Kashmir & Kashmiriyat. It has been shot entirely in Kashmir amidst breath taking & unexplored locales. Mehbooba also mentioned her father, late Mufti Mohammed Saeed who wanted Bollywood members to shoot in J & K and has appealed to Bollywood to take inspiration from Imran’s film and shoot their movies in Kashmir. The film is produced under the banner of Imran Khan’s Production and is written & directed by Vijay Verma & Imran Khan.
SANJAY DUTT WANTS ‘BHOOMI’ RELEASE DATE TO CHANGE
In true Munna Bhai style, Dutt doesn’t want a clash at BO with friend Aamir. Sanjay Dutt is known for his large heartedness. No surprises then that the star who makes his comeback with Bhushan Kumar & Sandeep Singh’s BHOOMI wants the release date to be changed. The reason for Sanjay’s insistence is that he doesn’t want BHOOMI to clash with good friend Aamir Khan’s next project SECRET SUPERSTAR. Sanjay Dutt says, “I know the kind of hard work & effort that goes into making a film. I believe, after all the work being put in, it can’t be reduced to a clash at the Box Office turnstiles. Aamir is a dear friend and I wouldn’t want my comeback film to be pitted against his. In this industry, we should all make an effort to help each other.” BHOOMI was slated to hit theatres on 4th Aug, 2017. Sanjay Dutt has requested his film’s producers Bhushan Kumar & Sandeep Singh to change the film’s release date. The final decision will be taken by T – Series & Legend Studios.
‘ATITHII IIN LONDON’ STARRING KARTIK AARYAN, KRITI KHARBANDA & PARESH RAWAL TO RELEASE ON 9TH JUNE 2017!
One of the most anticipated films of 2017, ATITHII IIN LONDON is all set to hit the celluloid silver screen on 9th Jun, 2017. The film stars Paresh Rawal, Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Kharbanda, Tanvi Azmi & Sanjay Mishra in pivotal roles. The film has been entirely shot in the beautiful locales of London. Panorama Studios presents, A Kiaan Entertainment Ltd (UK) production, produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak & Abhishek Pathak, ATITHII IIN LONDON is written & directed by Ashwni Dhir. The film releases on 9th Jun, 2017.
‘AMBASSADOR OF SOCIALISM – LIFE JOURNEY OF DR. RAMMANOHAR LOHIA’ IS A FILM BIOGRAPHY ON DR. RAM MANOHAR LOHIA BY CHARU SHARMA
Krokio Media, a Mumbai based film production house is coming up with a feature length biography docu – fiction film on the life journey of great socialist & politician Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia tentatively titled AMBASSADOR OF SOCIALISM – LIFE JOURNEY OF DR. RAMMANOHAR LOHIA. Along with the film 2 elegantly designed coffee table books, “Samajwad ke Safed Sanyasi” & “Rashtraputra Lohia” will also be released. The docu – fiction, is an absolutely priceless collection of memories & experiences from Dr. Lohia’s friends, colleagues, admirers & followers. It is an exciting collection of priceless anecdotes, insights & observations … Featuring people who knew him best, worked with him & some from the newer generation who revere & interpret Lohia’s ideology & socialism perceptively …The soon – to – be – completed and much awaited film will be officially released on 50th death anniversary of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia on 12th Oct, 2017. On 12th Oct, 2016, an official promo of the biopic AMBASSADOR OF SOCIALISM – LIFE JOURNEY OF DR. RAMMANOHAR LOHIA written & directed by Charu Sharma was released on youtube & a song promo from the film was released on 23rd march 2017.
AMITABH BACHCHAN LAUNCHES WORLD’S 1ST EVER MOBILE APP ON BREAST HEALTH
Amitabh Bachchan launched the World’s 1st ever mobile App on “ABC of Breast Health”
at an event organised by Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation @ JW Marriott Hotel in Juhu. Both iOs & Android versions of the App which are available in Apple & Google Play Store for FREE download, aims to empower the nation about every aspect of Breast cancer & Benign non cancer Breast health issues in 12 Languages (English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya & Assamese). Bachchan said, “I am impressed with Dr. Raghu Ram not only for all his achievements in the Medical Sphere, but also his pioneering efforts to empower people across the Country about importance of early detection of breast cancer through a number of innovative initiatives over the past decade. The opportunity to raise quality of life & Healthcare through digitalisation is on the cusp of a third wave of IT adoption.” Pamela Yash Chopra, a breast cancer “conqueror”, said, “My message to men is that instead of gifting a Sari or jewelry to your loved ones during festivals, please gift a Screening mammogram once a year to your spouse, which would go a long way in saving many lives through early detection”.
AMRITA SINGH TO PLAY A SCHOOL PRINCIPAL IN IRRFAN KHAN STARRER ‘HINDI MEDIUM’
Powerful actress, Amrita Singh will be seen in Irrfan Khan & Saba Qamar starrer HINDI MEDIUM essaying the role of a school principal!. Director Saket Chaudhary says,
”The principal’s character signifies authority, a woman who builds the future of children, and Amrita Singh has the quality to intimidate. She’s dressed in sarees that were carefully chosen to emphasize that she has taste and that lendd her an air of authority.” Interestingly, the school portions shown in the film were shot in Amrita’s alma mater, Modern School, in Delhi. She was the one who suggested it and was happy to go back to school. HINDI MEDIUM sees Irrfan khan in the role of a rich Punjabi businessman & clothes store owner from Chandni Chowk who along with his wife is eager to be accepted in the Capital’s elite circles. Produced by Dinesh Vijan & Bhushan Kumar, HINDI MEDIUM is all set to release on 12th May, 2017.
ARJUN KAPOOR WENT THROUGH RIGOROUS TRAINING REGIMEN
Arjun recently went through a rigorous training regimen for 3 months. He would train in the morning & evening for 2hours plus and then. The top NBA coaches flew down from the USA to train him. “It was important to get the nuances right and let the sport look as authentic & real as possible. For this Arjun had to become a basketball player and not just enact the role of one.” said Carlos Barroca, Associate Vice President of Basketball Operations of India, NBA.
