Natasha Bharadwaj borrowed doctor mom’s stethoscope for ‘Mumbai Diaries 26/11’

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Natasha Bharadwaj borrowed doctor mom’s stethoscope for ‘Mumbai Diaries 26/11’

Actress Natasha Bharadwaj, who plays a resident doctor in the upcoming web series ‘Mumbai Diaries 26/11’, says as her mother is a doctor, she borrowed the lab coat and stethoscope of her mother for her role in the show.

Sharing how she bagged the role on the show, Natasha said, “I had auditioned for Mumbai Diaries 26/11 and when I was told the part, I knew that I want to do this because as an actor, I am greedy and this was a role that I did not want to let go.”

“So after I was shortlisted, I waited for almost a month and as I did not hear from them I thought I am not getting the part. Then one day, while I was driving, I got a call about the confirmation, and as soon as I reached home, I asked my mother to give me her lab coat and stethoscope and that’s how I broke the news to her because she knew that I had auditioned for this role. It was heartwarming and overwhelming for both of us.”

Directed by Nikkhil Advani, the show also features – Konkona Sen Sharma, Mohit Raina, Tina Desai, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Satyajeet Dubey, Mrunmayee Deshpande and Prakash Belawadi among others.

‘Mumbai Diaries: 26/11’ will release on September 9 and stream on Amazon Prime Video.

Janhvi Kapoor on how she once escaped the paparazzi

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Janhvi Kapoor on how she once escaped the paparazzi

Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor and her best friend Namrata Purohit shared how they once escaped from the paparazzi and the ensuing car chase situation made it feel like a real like ‘Fast and Furious’ moment.

Sharing a story of Janhvi hiding from the paparazzi, her close friend Namrata Purohit said, “There was this one time, for some reason she didn’t want to get clicked at the gym. So, she told me ‘Namo, you have to help me, they can’t see me, they can’t click me whatever.’ So, we sent her car outside. I felt like a horrible person because those guys outside are actually sweet guys. But it was just like a situation that she needed to get out of that day. So, her car went the other way and the paps followed her, then she jumped into my car and we had gotten out and then we had like this whole chase going on. I felt like I was in a ‘Fast and Furious’ movie.”

Janhvi added, “Because I wasn’t supposed to be at the gym, I was supposed to be home, tired and sad. They were literally chasing us on bikes, and we were going around in her car and we had to stop at some dingy location and then I had to get back into my car. You know the amount of times I have hidden in the trunk of my car? So many times! There’s always a blanket in my car. There’s always a blanket every time I am at a place I am not supposed to be at or with someone I am not supposed to be with.”

The actress will be seen in the upcoming food show ‘Star vs Food Season 2’ where she tried her hand at cooking Korean food. The show releases on September 9 on discovery+.

Katie Price wants baby through surrogacy

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Katie Price wants baby through surrogacy

Former glamour model and singer Katie Price, who is already a mother of five children, wants to have a baby via surrogacy and is determined to have as many as she can.

Katie has Harvey with Dwight Yorke, Junior and Princess with first husband Peter Andre and Jett and Bunny with third spouse Kieran Hayler.

Speaking to new! magazine, Price said: “I am always f***ing broody and I will have more. I can only have one because I’ve had caesareans, so I’d definitely use a surrogate until I’ve got no eggs left. I’ll just keep going and going.”

The reality TV star had earlier talked about her desire to have a baby with her fiancé Carl Woods and is adamant she will do “whatever it takes” in order to fall pregnant because her mother Amy is terminally ill, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

She said: “We’re going to call the baby Miracle. I’m doing this for my mum. She told me to have IVF so she can see us have kids. It will break my heart if she can’t.”

She thought she’d find it “easy” to get pregnant again as she and Woods have never used contraception.

She said: “It has not happened naturally, unfortunately. I thought it would be easy as I’ve never had to plan it before. It’s always just happened. We have never been careful having sex from day one, as we knew we wanted to be together.”

“But we really started properly trying in the Maldives in November. We’ve been planning it all on an app and having loads of sex on the three days I’m ovulating. We haven’t been doing it every day as they say not to.”

“We don’t do it for three days ahead of ovulating, to make sure the sperm is stronger. We’ve tried everything. It’s frustrating as I feel young but I’m not inside.”

Kavita Kaushik on twists her character brings to ‘Lakshmi Ghar Aayi’

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Kavita Kaushik on twists her character brings to ‘Lakshmi Ghar Aayi’

Actress Kavita Kaushik will be seen embracing the role of ‘Buxa Mausi’ in the upcoming tracks of the show ‘Lakshmi Ghar Aayi’. Kavita who was previously seen in a reality show has been a part of the entertainment industry for quite some time now. She is now seen making a comeback after a brief hiatus.

Her character ‘Buxa Mausi’ is strong, powerful and a rich woman. She said: “I am very excited to be working with the team of ‘Lakshmi Ghar Aayi’. I was attracted to the story and the character, the instant I heard the story. Buxa Mausi’s character is interesting and progressive, and very interesting to play.”

She added: “‘Buxa’ is someone who doesn’t show much affection, but deep inside wants to show affection and also wants affection. It will be interesting for the audiences to watch how Buxa Mausi will affect ‘Maithail’ and ‘Raghav’. The viewers are going to have a lot of fun watching ‘Buxa Mausi’ on television.”

‘Lakshmi Ghar Aayi’ is a story that revolves around the lives of ‘Maithili Tiwari’ (played by Simran Pareenja) and ‘Raghav’ (played by Akshit Sukhija). The show highlights Maithili’s struggles and how she became a victim of dowry. Currently, the show has taken an exciting turn and has led to the marriage of ‘Maithili’ and ‘Raghav’. Even though they both have feelings for each other, the hate is covering up the love for now.

‘Lakshmi Ghar Aayi’ airs on Star Bharat.

Anil Kapoor: ‘Nayak’ has certainly aged well

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Anil Kapoor: ‘Nayak’ has certainly aged well

Actor Anil Kapoor’s film ‘Nayak: The Real Hero’ has clocked 20 years of its release on Tuesday. The actor says it is one of his movies that has certainly aged well.

A political action film directed by S. Shankar and produced by A.M. Rathnam, the movie stars Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukherji, Amrish Puri, Paresh Rawal and Johnny Lever.

Anil said: “‘Nayak’ is one of my movies that has certainly aged well! As an actor, I’m thankful to Shankar for giving me the opportunity to explore my range as an action hero and believing in me.”

He added: “As I look back, it feels like yesterday that I was trying to balance myself on top of a bus for a fight sequence in the film. ‘Nayak’ will always remain close to my heart for its pure effort and I hope to soon be celebrating 20 more years of the movie.”

In fun trivia about the film, Anil famously went bare body for the first time for an action scene in the film. It was Indian cinema’s first action sequence to make use of computerised effects; 36 different cameras were used at the same time for a single frame.

Currently, the 64-year-old star is busy shooting for ‘Jug Jugg Jeeyo’, which also stars Varun Dhawan, Neetu Singh and Kiara Advani.

Kamal Hassan leads stars wishing Mammootty ‘Happy Birthday’ on his 70th

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Kamal Hassan leads stars wishing Mammootty ‘Happy Birthday’ on his 70th

A string of southern film personalities such as Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal and Prithiviraj Sukumaran, among many others, have wished Malayalam superstar Mammootty, who turned 70 on Tuesday.

To mark Mammootty’s milestone birthday, Kamal Haasan shared a special video message speaking in Malayalam to greet the superstar on his birthday.

Superstar Mohanlal too shared a video message to wish Mammootty, whom he considers as his ‘big brother.’ He captioned the clip: “Happy Birthday dear Ichakka @mammootty.”

Calling Mammootty his inspiration, Nivin Pauly tweeted: “The Legend of Indian Cinema and my Inspiration! #HappyBirthday Dear Mammukka.”

Prithviraj Sukumaran shared a throwback picture with Mammootty to wish him on his birthday.

“I don’t have a better photo…coz we always forget to take one on those biriyaani and black tea afternoons. And more than anything else, thank you for Chaalu and Surmi chechi! Happy birthday Ikka!”

Oscar-winner Resul Pookutty tagged Mammootty as one of the biggest stars of Indian cinema.

He wrote: “Easily one of the biggest stars of Indian cinema @mammukka Happy Birthday. I’m happy and proud that I live and work in the same industry as you and at the same time as you. May almighty shower you with His choicest blessings.”

Actor Sarath Kumar simply wrote: “Wishing my dear friend, versatile icon of Indian cinema @mammukka a very happy 70th birthday. Inspiration to millions for 5 decades and many more years ahead. May you be blessed with good health & happiness always.”

Actress Manju Warrier wished Mammootty with a special painting. Her caption for the image read, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMMOOKKA!!!”

Yami on choosing projects: ‘The script needs to speak to me’

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Yami on choosing projects: ‘The script needs to speak to me’

Yami Gautam has a slew of films lined up such as ‘Bhoot Police’, ‘Lost’, ‘Dasvi’ and ‘A Thursday’. The actress says she never wants to let go of the importance of judging a project based on its writing and that she always makes sure to remain true to herself while choosing a project.

Talking about her process before choosing a project, Yami said: “While reading a script, I always make sure to perceive it as a reader as well. If it can keep the audience inside me engaged, I know it will work on the screen.”

She added: “As an actor, I never want to let go of the importance of judging a project basis its writing because you are as good as your script.”

“I always make sure to remain true to myself while choosing a project.”

The newly-wed actress says the “script needs to speak” to her.

“Following the first instinct, you get after reading a script always works,” added the actress, who is married to filmmaker Aditya Dhar.

Jamie Lee Curtis reveals ‘career high point’

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Jamie Lee Curtis reveals ‘career high point’

Actress Jamie Lee Curtis said shooting the last scene of the 2018 movie ‘Halloween’, in which she reprises her role as Laurie Strode, was one of the “high points” of her career.

Asked what the high point of her career has been, Lee Curtis said: “When I was making the 2018 ‘Halloween’, the last scene of the movie that I had to shoot was a moment where Laurie Strode is sitting alone in a pickup truck, watching Michael Myers headed to a supermax prison where he will spend the rest of his life.”

She added: “And she is seeing this person who has caused her 40 years of trauma being taken away. And the scene was just me alone in a truck. When we went to shoot it, it’s just my little truck with about 14 cameras around it and cranes and lights and a crew.”

The actress said she was in her trailer preparing for her work, which was going to be “emotional, cathartic,” reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Lee Curtis said: “It was described as a moment where Laurie sort of replays the 40 years since this first occurred.”

The actress, who is reprising her role as Strode in this year’s ‘Halloween Kills’, likes crew members on her movies to wear name tags, so she can learn their monikers. That played a special part in making her last scene on the 2018 motion picture so significant for her.

She shared with The Hollywood Reporter: “I’m someone who likes name tags because everybody knows my name, but often I don’t know anyone else’s. And so, whenever I start any project, I ask for everybody to wear a name tag.

“And this was now the end of the movie. This is me shooting my last scene before I was going to fly home to be back with my family. And when I approached the set, the entire crew were standing in silent solidarity with their hands behind their backs.”

“And everyone was wearing a name tag. And the name tag said, ‘We are Laurie Strode’.”

As Curtis recalled that emotional moment, she explained: “What they were saying was, ‘We are with you, Jamie, in this moment. And we know there’s nothing we can do to help you as you do this moment of work alone in a pickup truck. We believe in you, because we are you.’ I gotta tell you, that may be the high point of my career.”

Kangana appeals to Maha govt to open theatres

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Kangana appeals to Maha govt to open theatres

Ahead of the release of her forthcoming film “Thalaivii”, actress Kangana Ranaut has urged the Maharashtra government to allow theatres to open up and “save” the film industry from “dying”.

Kangana took to her Instagram Story to make the appeal. She said: “Cases in Maharashtra have declined requesting Maharashtra Government to #openupcinemas in Maharashtra and save the dying film industry and theatres business.”

On Tuesday morning, she penned another note on her Instagram Story.

“In Maharashtra, restaurants, hotels, offices, local trains everything is open but movie theatres are shut because of Covid, according to Maharashtra government Covid only and only exclusively spreads in the movie theatres.”

“Thalaivii”, a biopic based on the life of late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and former actress J. Jayalalithaa, will be released in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

It showcases the varied aspects of Jayalalithaa’s life, tracing her journey as an actress at a young age to becoming the face of Tamil cinema, as well as the rise of the revolutionary leader who changed the course of the state’s politics.

It is set to release in cinemas on September 10.

Gulshan Grover, Sharad Kapoor to star in Indo-Polish film ‘No Means No’

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Gulshan Grover, Sharad Kapoor to star in Indo-Polish film ‘No Means No’

Actors Gulshan Grover and Sharad Kapoor have opened up on their upcoming film titled ‘No Means No’. The film, directed by Vikash Verma, is an India-Poland collaboration.

Talking about the film, Gulshan Grover said: “‘No Means No’ is a first joint venture between Poland and India. The credit goes to my dear friend and filmmaker Vikash Verma and the government of Poland. This is going to be an interesting film and I’m really excited for it.”

“I think the way it’s shot is outstanding. Hats off to Vikash Verma, the kind of film he has made with lots of emotions and hard work making the relations between India and Poland stronger. All the characters from Gulshan ji, myself and others from India and Poland are looking outstanding. I wish him all the best and it’s a great film technically,” added Sharad Kapoor.

Produced by G7 Films Poland, the film will provide a glimpse into life in Poland and is likely to give a boost to the country’s tourism.

Sharing his best wishes for the film, Consul General of Poland, Damian Irzyk stated: “I’m happy to learn that Vikash Verma’s film ‘No Means No’ is completed and ready to release. I’m happy the Mr Verma decided to shoot his film in Poland. There is no better way to show the beauty of Poland than a love story that intertwines the bilateral social and cultural links. I’m looking forward to ‘No Means No’.”

The film, based on a true story about women’s empowerment, also features Deep Raj Rana, Nazia Hassan and Kat Kristian from India, alongside Natalia Bak, Anna Guzik, Sylwia Czech, Pawel Czech, Jersey Handzlik and Anna Ador from Poland.

‘No Means No’ is slated to hit theatres worldwide on November 5.

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