Salman Khan: We need to stay positive until these bad times pass

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Salman Khan: We need to stay positive until these bad times pass

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has shared words of encouragement for fans facing various crises amidst the ongoing second wave of the Covid pandemic.

“I would just like to say that we all need to stay positive and hold the fort until these bad times pass. This is a phase and it shall pass. I know all of us are going through very critical times, we must have faith and help each other in whatever way we can,” Salman said.

Meanwhile, he is excited about his popular “Dabangg” avatar of Inspector Chulbul Pandey getting an animated avatar on the small screen. “Dabangg: The Animated Series” will be created keeping in mind his young fans.

“‘Dabangg: The Animated Series is an adaptation and reimagination of ‘Dabangg’. The action-comedy series chronicles the day-to-day life of police officer Chulbul Pandey, who stands in the face of evil to keep the city safe. He is joined by his younger brother Makkhi, who, new to the police force, attempts to emulate his older brother in every sticky situation,” Salman said.

Quizzed if he is lending his voice to the lead character of Chulbul Pandey, the actor replied: “Unfortunately I am not lending the voice to the character in the animated series, but fans wouldn’t be disappointed because the voiceover actors have done a fantastic job.”

Backed by Cosmos-Maya and Arbaaz Khan Productions, “Dabangg: The Animated Series” streams on Disney+ Hotstar VIP.

Sonu Sood: It took me 19 years to find the real role of my life

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Sonu Sood: It took me 19 years to find the real role of my life

Actor Sonu Sood, who completed 19 years in the film industry on Monday, says he has finally found his true calling.

The actor has actively been helping people find Covid resources like beds, oxygen cylinders, as well as medicines, as the country battles the second wave of Covid-19.

“It took me 19 years to find the right role of my life, which I am doing today and I am glad that God is the director of this real film. Today, when I bring smiles to people’s faces, that is the biggest achievement I have to date. I want to thank God for connecting me with the real role that I wanted to play in my life,” he told in an interview.

The actor says that workwise, too, the time has gone by so quickly.

“It has been 19 years since my first film ‘Shaheed-E-Azam’ released. How time flies! It still feels like the first day when I entered Mumbai with a lot of pictures in my bag and the struggle started from going from one office to the other. I still feel the struggle is on,” he says.

The actor will be seen in the films “Prithviraj” and “Kisaan”.

Abhishek on dad Amitabh Bachchan: He is good company to have

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Abhishek on dad Amitabh Bachchan: He is good company to have

Actor Abhishek Bachchan has called his father, Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, good company to have, sharing that when the father-son duo was hospitalized due to Covid last year, it was wonderful to wake up and go see his father, a 78-year-old back then with severe comorbidities, have the fighting spirit to battle the virus.

“Everybody has their own unique experience with Covid, I think people react to it differently. It was not a nice experience for me because you know I had a family that was inflicted by this as well. If you are in a situation where you are under medical supervision, you are very powerless,” said Abhishek, during a social media live motivational podcast with international speaker Anand Chulani.

“Your life is being run by the medical teams so you are not really in control of your faculties in that sense and you don’t really have any power over what you do. You are not too sure what is going on as there is a lot of uncertainty about how things are going to pan out. The initial nights when I was in the hospital, it was tough to sleep because I didn’t know really what awaited me on the other side,” Abhishek added.

He stressed that keeping a positive mindset is the only thing that is in one’s control and it could get challenging at times.

He said his father got him though his sleepless nights in the: “Initially, my father and I were in the hospital together. A week later my wife and daughter were hospitalized. Thankfully, they only had to be there for about a week then they came out, and my dad and I stayed on for a bit longer because we hadn’t tested negative.”

“Well, he is a good company to have, so it was wonderful to wake up and go see my father who last year was 78 years old, a man with severe comorbidities but him being positive and having that fighting spirit to get through this.”

Abhishek added: “At that point of time my energies were obviously directed towards him and him becoming better because you fear for your parents, it’s actually of a sensitive age group.”

Seeing Big B’s fighting spirit was inspirational to Abhishek. “I mean he is also a great friend of mine, so it was good to shoot the breeze with him and you know when you are a COVID patient although you can interact with other patients, there is nothing else to do, you just have to wait around. So, there was some good banter that went on, I mean he is a good roomy in that sense,” he said.

Reflecting on how Covid has shaped his life, he said he is the same person and he would like to believe that even in times like these he always stays positive.

“The one thing that the last one year has taught me is you got to value your relationship and value the fact that you have a happy and healthy family around you. There was a point in time I was frustrated during the lockdown but then my wife put things into perspective for me and told me how for the first time in many years I could sit back, not be working round the clock, and enjoy the company of my family in the safety of my home. That by itself is a blessing,” he added.

Shilpa Shetty Kundra: Combat weakness with Mandukasana

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Shilpa Shetty Kundra: Combat weakness with Mandukasana

Actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra on Monday shared yoga therapy to combat weakness, in her new Instagram post.

Sharing a video that captures the actress practicing Mandukasana, she wrote: “To support all kinds of healing processes, the main source of energy comes from the core of our being. So, the Mandukasana is a very important asana as it focuses on your navel center, which also happens to be your life-force center called the second brain. It has the ability to give you the energy to combat all weaknesses. That’s why they say, ‘Go with your gut feeling’.”

Talking about how to go about the asana, she said: “In difficult times like these, we need to focus on ourselves; so we can dispel all negativity and bring in positive energy to the center of our core chakra called the ‘Manipura chakra’. Take in a deep breath and exhale while going down, stretching the spine and pressing on the navel. You will feel the energy flow to your solar plexus. Focusing on your navel will help you open your mind and reduce blood sugar levels as it works on the pancreas. It also helps improve the flexibility and mobility of the knee & ankle joints. Moreover, the frog pose helps reduce fat from thighs, belly, and hips.”

She added: “Please remember: people with knee, ankle, and back pain issues should avoid this asana — Tag a friend who should start this ritual right away.”

The actress’s family recovered from Covid-19 recently and she returned as a judge on the dance reality show “Super Dancer: Chapter 4”.

Anthony Hopkins: I enjoy working

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Anthony Hopkins: I enjoy working

Anthony Hopkins is 83 and in fighting form in front of the camera, having just won an Oscar as Best Actor for “The Father”. He asserts that he enjoys working, which is what keeps him going.

“I enjoy working. I enjoy getting out of the house and doing something different. I enjoy the novelty of it. I love the activity,” Hopkins told Saga magazine, according to an aceshowbiz.com report.

“My wife, Stella, worries about my health and once said, ‘Do you want to keep going until you drop dead?’ I replied, ‘I guess so unless my health gives out first’. And she said, ‘Well, that’s good if it’s really what you want to do’. And it is. Acting is my passion,” he added.

Hopkins shares that his role in “The Father” took its toll on him.

“What was difficult about ‘The Father’ was that playing an older man, I actually started to feel older. My back would ache and my legs would ache.

“The theory I have — and it may be a cockamamie theory — is that the brain is not as sharp as we think it is, so if I started to tell it I’m an old man with dementia, it will believe me,” Hopkins said.

He added: “After I stopped playing the part, I started feeling better and better, and thought, ‘Oh, good, I’m coming back.”

Asees Kaur: Learnt how to record my music during lockdown

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Asees Kaur: Learnt how to record my music during lockdown

Working amidst lockdown has been a blessing in disguise for singer Asees Kaur in one way at least. She learned how to record her music by herself at home.”

During the lockdown situation, I’m really blessed to have my home setup. I learned how to record myself during the lockdown and I have been working from my home setup. It’s been a good time learning a new skill and developing it,” Asees told in an interview.

The 32-year-old is your regular binge addict when she is not recording music. “Beyond music, I hardly get any time but, yeah, whenever I am free, I usually sit and binge on a lot of series on Netflix. That’s how I spend time when I have no work,” she replied.

Asees’ latest release is a soft romantic single titled “Pyaar diyan rahan”.

Opening up on the song, She said: “Pyaar diyan rahan is a very beautiful romantic song and I fell in love with the composition when I heard it for the first time. It’s very beautifully composed by Mrinmoy Sarmah and Sagnika Saha and my reason for saying yes to the song was the very relatable lyrics written by Goldie Sohel.”

She welcomes the rising trend of independent music as it promotes talent.

“The Independent music scene in India is nice and open and welcoming right now because I think the listeners are welcoming new songs. They are looking forward to new talents and accepting non-film music. It feels great and it’s easier for all singers to come up with their own music,” the singer said.

Asees, known for her hits like “Ikk kudi”, “Ve maahi”, “Bolna” and “Jaan Nisar” among others in Bollywood, has a growing fan base and feels the fact that she got a chance to experiment let her become popular.

“I think, I’ve been pretty blessed that I got to experiment with the selection of songs and I am singing different kinds of songs right now. I would love to express my gratitude to all my fans who have always been by my side and always supported me — whether I sing a romantic song or a sad song or a dance number, they have always been there. Song selection really matters and I am grateful to all music directors who want to try my voice for different kinds of genres of songs,” she said.

Armaan Malik: Indian independent acts could soon top charts internationally

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Armaan Malik: Indian independent acts could soon top charts internationally

With the growth and rise in popularity of independent music in the country lately, singer Armaan Malik feels Indian songs of the genre could actually top international charts in a few years.

“It feels amazing to see independent artists get the recognition they deserve. There has been an immense spike in non-Bollywood music consumption in India and with the momentum, we have picked up currently, I have no doubt that in a few years we’ll get to see several Indian independent acts topping the charts internationally,” Armaan told IANS.

Armaan has collaborated with Korean-American singer-songwriter Eric Nam and international music producer KSHMR for his latest single “Echo”.

“Armaanians, NamNation, and KSHMR’s dance music community have left no stone unturned when it comes to showering their love on ‘Echo’. From social media to streaming platforms, we are getting so much support across the world, it’s unreal!” he said about the fan reaction the song has received.

“I’ve always been a huge fan of Niles,” he said about KSHMR, whose real name is Niles Hollowell-Dhar, adding: “My love for his production goes right back to the time when he was part of The Cataracs. His work over the years as KSHMR has truly been groundbreaking and sonically unique.”

About collaborating with Eric Nam, Armaan added: “Even though Eric and I have never met in person, there is an unexplained connection. Our internet friendship started by complimenting each other’s work on Twitter. There is a genuine mutual admiration and appreciation. Beyond music, I appreciate how vocal he is regarding issues pertaining to Asians.”

Quizzed if he would like to collaborate with them again, pat came to the reply: “I would do another song with them in a heartbeat because working on ‘Echo’ has been a breeze.”

He has a simple formula for spending his lockdown days: “Eat, sleep, make new music, repeat.”

What does he do when he feels bored? “Either binge-watch my favorite TV series or movies or play on my Playstation,” he informed, adding a precautionary note for fans: “Please stay home, stay safe and if you are stepping out in case of emergency, please follow all precautions.”

Armaan signed off revealing a bit of his fragile side, beyond the super-successful and youth icon image he enjoys in public life.

“For the world, I am this super positive person but I’ve not been my best lately. Music has been my sole savior in times of distress. However, there’s no button I can switch ‘on’ and become instantly creative. I am trying to keep my calm and praying for better times. There’s nothing more I can do,” he said.

Raveena Tandon celebrates parents’ wedding anniversary

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Raveena Tandon celebrates parents’ wedding anniversary

Actress Raveena Tandon posted a birthday message for her parents on their 55th anniversary on Saturday, along with a picture of the couple.

In the Instagram image, Raveena’s parents Ravi and Veena Tandon can be seen helping each other to a glass of the celebratory bubbly, with a couple of cakes waiting to be cut visible in the frame.

“55 glorious years and more to come! My inspiration, my faith, and my belief in love and companionship for together forever come from them. Happy 55th wedding anniversary and 62 years (+7 years courtship) of knowing and loving each other through everything,” she wrote as a caption.

Raveena will soon make her digital debut with the series “Aranyak”, and will also be seen in the film “KGF: Chapter 2″, a sequel to the 2018 Kannada blockbuster,” KGF: Chapter 1″.

Ayushmann on live gigs: ‘Whenever I’ll get to do this again, I will probably cry’

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Ayushmann on live gigs: ‘Whenever I’ll get to do this again, I will probably cry’

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana on Saturday shared a throwback post that shows him performing live. Along with the post uploaded on Instagram Story, the actor wrote a sentimental note about missing live shows.

“Do we see the light at the end of the tunnel? Whenever I’ll get to do this again, I will probably cry,” wrote Ayushmann.

A video of the actor singing had been uploaded by a fan. It was captioned: “Imagine standing there, waving and singing ‘Paani da rang’ with him!”

Meanwhile, the actor is all set to start work on his next film “Doctor G”. He shares the screen with Rakul Preet Singh in the comedy directed by Anubhuti Kashyap. He has finished shooting for two films, “Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui” directed by Abhishek Kapoor and Anubhav Sinha’s “Anek”.

Ayushmann and his wife, author-filmmaker Tahira Kashyap, contributed to Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to help people who have been affected by Covid.

Allu Sirish reveals second pre-look of his next

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Allu Sirish reveals second pre-look of his next

Telugu actor Allu Sirish revealed the second pre-look poster of his next, whose title is yet to be announced. The actor took to Instagram on Saturday to reveal the poster.

The second pre-look features Sirish holding co-star Anu Emmanuel’s hand while sharing a romantic moment. Similar to the first pre-look, the faces of the characters are not in focus and only their entwined hands.

Sirish, who was last seen on the big screen in “ABCD: American Born Confused Desi” captioned the image as: “Here’s our second pre look. Can’t wait to share the first look tomorrow at 11 am. Mark the date and time”.

The actor was recently seen in the music video of Darshan Rawal and Neeti Mohan’s hit song “Vilayati sharaab” alongside Heli Daruwala, The video has crossed 100 million views on YouTube.

Sirish’s upcoming untitled project has been directed by Rakesh Sashii and is presented by his father Allu Aravind.

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