Kunal Kapoor brightens up weekday with his new post

Actor Kunal Kapoor took to social media on Thursday to declare he is shining bright and on fire!

“Ho, ho, ho, I’m on fire #shinebright,” wrote Kunal Kapoor with a picture he posted on his Instagram page.

In the sunny bright picture post, the actor is seen posing in a white T-shirt, sporting beard and long hair.

The actor was last seen in the film “Koi Jaane Na” on OTT.

Off screen, Kunal is the co-founder Ketto, Asia’s largest crowdfunding platform that raises money for social and individual causes.

Hrithik-Deepika starrer ‘Fighter’ to be India’s first aerial action film

The Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone-starrer “Fighter” will be India’s first-ever aerial action genre film.

Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film will be shot using the latest technology and filming techniques, and at locations across the world. “Fighter” is slated for release in 2022.

“‘Fighter’ is a dream project and I am glad to have someone with Ajit’s vision to be partnering this with me. With this film we aim to put Indian films on the map for action-loving global theatrical audiences who crave for spectacle and the big screen experience,” said director Anand about Viacom18 COO Ajit Andhare’s participation in the project.

The film will be produced by Viacom18 Studios, Mamta Anand, Ramon Chibb and Anku Pande.

Speaking about the project, Ajit Andhare, COO, Viacom18 Studios, said: “An aerial action film offers a unique cinematic experience. It has never been done in India. Being a ‘Top Gun’ fan, I have been looking for a script for years that explores aerial action and has a story rooted in India. ‘Fighter’ is the answer. Siddharth understands this genre and brings a unique flair to his films. I am excited to collaborate with him in building this franchise.”

Akanksha Puri couldn’t stop cuddling Himansh Kohli during Kashmir shoot

Actress Akanksha Puri who along with Himansh Kohli went to Kashmir to shoot for their upcoming music video says she just could not stop cuddling her co-star even after the director said “cut”.

“Finally someone made me romance on screen and agar Kashmir mein romance nahi kiya toh kya kiya (if not in Kashmir, where would one romance)? I enjoyed like never before, especially when it’s cold, it’s windy and you are in your co-star’s arms, what else you want! There were shots when, even after the cut, I didn’t want to leave Himansh as I was completely enjoying those hugs and cuddles up there! I couldn’t be happier to have Himansh opposite me as we are good friends and we share an amazing chemistry, which definitely you will see once the song is out. I would definitely love to collaborate with him again,” said Akanksha.

This is the second time Akanksha and Himansh star in a project and the first time they are working opposite each another. The untitled track is scheduled to release this year.

Yami Gautam ‘to enchant all with her charm’ as Maya in Bhoot Police

Actress Yami Gautam offered a glimpse into her character, Maya, in the upcoming horror comedy “Bhoot Police”.

Yami shared a photo on Instagram where she can be seen standing in a cave at night holding a torch. Fire from the burning torch lights up her face in the dark.

“To enchant all with her charm arrives MAYA, in #BhootPolice. Coming soon on @disneyplushotstarvip,” the actress captioned the photo.

Yami recently tied the knot with “Uri: The Surgical Strike” director Aditya Dhar. “Bhoot Police” will be her first release after wedding.

The Pavan Kirpalani directorial also features Saif Ali Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez and Arjun Kapoor in the lead.

Produced by Ramesh Taurani, Akshai Puri and co-produced by Jaya Taurani, “Bhoot Police” is slated to release on Disney+ Hotstar.

Pandemic taught Simba Nagpal to be grateful

Actor Simba Nagpal, who plays the protagonist Virat Singh in the show “Shakti: Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki”, says he has learnt to be grateful after the Covid-19 pandemic.

“The pandemic taught me to be grateful about everything we get. I have learnt to value each moment of life. I learnt that we don’t have to feel the need of everything being perfect to enjoy life. It’s important to understand and know that your only competition is who you were yesterday,” Simba tells in an interview.

He adds: “Earlier I use to earn, save and invest before spending. But looking at current scenario I feel the only time to live life is now. Now, I never feel bad for outgrowing people, I do my own thing and do what’s best for me. My mom encourages me to not give up on those situations which are challenging. Now I believe the fact that a grateful heart is a magnet for miracles.”

Sunil Grover wishes Atul Agnihotri: Happy birthday to the coolest

Actor Sunil Grover took to social media on Thursday to share birthday wishes for actor-producer Atul Agnihotri.

Sunil shared a video clip to wish the producer.

“Happy birthday to the coolest @atulreellife Sir. Wish you a long, happy and healthy life,” wrote Sunil on his Instagram page.

The video clip posted on Instagram shows Sunil Grover going underwater in a swimming pool on one side. On the other hand, it shows Atul Agnihotri swimming underwater.

Atul thanked Sunil for his wishes. He wrote: “Thank you.”

Atul Agnihotri recently produced Salman Khan’s “Radhe”. Sunil Grover was recently seen in the web series “Sunflower”.

Shilpa Shetty’s special treat for ‘Super Dancer 4’ contestant Eesha Mishra

“Super Dancer: Chapter 4” contestant Eesha Mishra is in store for a special treat from Shilpa Shetty Kundra in an upcoming episode. Shilpa will serve special homemade food to Eesha, including Pav Bhaji and cake.

“We have to make kids eat excellent healthy food. The dish is made out of healthy food items and yet delectable. Eesha relished it and even listed many ingredients out of which it is prepared. So kids learn to eat healthy in this way,” Shilpa said.

This weekend veteran actress Tanuja is going to be a special guest and contestants will perform a few of her hit songs as a tribute. Eesha and her Super Guru Sonali will be seen performing on the “Fanaa” film track “Mere haath mein”, which was picturised on Tanuja’s daughter Kajol.

Tanuja was all praise for Eesha: “You are going to be a star. Every child possesses some attribute or another and every child is unique. But there are some characteristics that only a few children possess, which distinguish them from others and make them stars in their particular field.”

Kirti Kulhari: Don’t want to play a badly-written character

Actress Kirti Kulhari says it is her conscious choice to do intense characters on screen and that the only thing she does not want to do is play badly-written roles.

“It is a very conscious choice. I want to play all kinds of characters and the only character that I don’t want to play is a badly written character,” Kirti in an interview.

Kirti rose to fame with her work in the film “Pink” in 2016. She then worked in films such as “Indu Sarkar”, “Uri: The Surgical Strike”, “Mission Mangal”, “The Girl On The Train” and “Shaadisthan”.

She has also been seen on OTT shows such as “Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors”, “Bard Of Blood” and “Four More Shots Please!”

“I want to represent so much. I think I am doing that with every project,” she summed up.

Kirti is now gearing up for the medical thriller web series “Human”.

Vikrant Massey talks about fading star culture

Actor Vikrant Massey has opened up about the fading star culture in Hindi cinema. He agrees that OTT has played an important part in it but there are other factors, too.

Talking about the web-space playing an integral part in the erosion of star culture, Vikrant said: “I don’t think it’s (just) because of OTT. I think it is because of society in general. The new generation we see today, they don’t idol worship like probably people 20 years ago used to do. Cinema culture was a hit but people are so busy with their own lives. The newer generation have digitisation and technology at their disposal.”

He added: “My nieces are eight and nine. They don’t watch Indian content. They are sitting and watching Korean content, so the world has shrunk because of digitisation. We are far more exposed to international content.”

“OTT has definitely played an important part but also I think there are far more important things that people are busy with, like the pandemic, and everybody has something in their lives, especially the newer generations,” he explained.

“They don’t do idol worship as much. All these things are interlinked,” said the actor, whose latest film is “Haseen Dilruba”, which was released on Netflix.

Gautam Rode opens up on ‘State Of Siege: Temple Attack’ role

Actor Gautam Rode will play an NSG commando in soon-to-release OTT film, “State Of Siege: Temple Attack”.

Recalling how he became part of the project, he says: “I got a call from the producer Abhimanyu Singh, who told me about the script and then the creative team briefed me properly. To be honest I really like the storyline.”

The film directed by Ken Ghosh is based on the Akshardham temple attack of September 24, 2002, when a terrorist attack at the temple claimed over 30 lives and left 80 injured. The National Security Guard (NSG) arrived at the spot, killed the terrorists, and ended the siege.

“I just loved the script. And, of course, as I always wanted to play a uniformed officer, this role seems to me perfect,” says Gautam.

He goes on to reveal the reason. “I do not have anyone in the family from army background but because I have studied in Army Public School, a lot of my friends and batchmates are uniformed officers. Most of them have become lieutenants now. I have the highest regards for the armed officers and their families. I know the discipline required and all this helped me to play the character,” he says.

“I would have loved to get into the shoes of a uniformed officer as I decided in my school but life took another turn and now that I got an opportunity in this film, I am really very happy and satisfied,” he signs off.