Bikramjeet Kanwarpal dies due to Covid complications, B’Town mourns loss

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Bikramjeet Kanwarpal dies due to Covid complications, B’Town mourns loss

Bollywood took to social media to mourn the demise of actor Bikramjeet Kanwarpal due to Covid-related complications. He was 52.

After retiring from the Indian Army, Bikramjeet entered showbiz in 2003. He has been part of films such as “Rocket Singh: Salesman Of The Year”, “Aarakshan”, “Murder 2”, “2 States” and “The Ghazi Attack”. He has also been on TV shows such as “Diya Aur Baati Hum”, “Yeh Hai Chahatein”, “Dil Hi Toh Hai”, and “24”. He was also seen in the web series ” Special Ops.”

“Extremely sad news. I’ve known Major Bikramjeet for so many years. He and I have worked on so many films together. The last being Bypass Road. Such a fantastic, encouraging, and energetic human being he was and will always be remembered as. #RIP My dear friend will miss you,” while Vishal Dadlani wrote: “A man who lent dignity to everything he did, #BikramjeetKanwarpal carried the Fauji stamp. Jai Hind, Sir,” wrote Neil Nitin Mukesh, mourning the death of Bikramjeet, who passed away on Friday.

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, who has worked with the actor, also expressed his grief. He wrote: “Saddened to hear the demise of Maj. Bikramjeet Kanwarpal a talented actor who had acted in my films Heroine, Page3, Corporate & Indu Sarkar. Will miss our conversations on the Indian Army and his dream project film on Siachen. My Condolences to his family and friends. #OmShanti Folded hands.”

Pavail Gulati wants to ensure strays are taken care of during Covid crises

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Pavail Gulati wants to ensure strays are taken care of during Covid crises

Actor Pavail Gulati is very worried about how animals are managing at a time the country battles the deadly second wave of Covid. He said he has been feeding strays and also trying to supply food to feeders.

“I am not so worried about pets as much as I am worried about all the strays and homeless animals. As lockdown began, my thoughts turned to them. I have been feeding cats and dogs locally and also provide food and other resources to feeders who love animals. I am trying to do my bit as much as I can,” he told IANS.

He added: “I am making sure that I do everything so that no animal sleeps hungry at night!”

The actor said that he has heard stories of people abandoning pets during times as these, and urged people not to do so.

“I haven’t witnessed it myself but have heard stories about it happening. There was so much miscommunication around it that people did not know what to do with their pets. I feel just making them aware that dogs and cats only spread love is very important,” he said, adding that he has a plan in mind to help these animals, too.

“I have been working on something with a couple of friends of mine about a long-term plan. As for now, we should just be empathetic towards all the animals,” he said.

The actor said that it feels great to see that social media is being used for such a cause as amplifying requests and needs of Covid-affected families.

“It breaks my heart to see the losses we are facing every day. (I have) Huge respect for all our doctors and frontline workers who are working determinedly to fight Covid-19. Also, it fills my heart with immense love and respect for every common man, influencer, the actor who is making the correct use of social media to help the one in need. While social media can be a toxic place the same medium is working as an SOS tool for many. I would urge all to come forward in any way possible as even the smallest contribution has a huge impact,” he said.

Adil Hussain: Didn’t want to act in films, most films didn’t inspire me

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Adil Hussain: Didn’t want to act in films, most films didn’t inspire me

Actor Adil Hussain says before he was offered the 2010 hit “Ishqiya”, he never harbored a desire to enter Bollywood. He admits not caring much about the films being made at the time.

“My first film in the Hindi language was “Ishqiya”. I never went to Bombay to look for work in films. I didn’t want to act in films, most of the films didn’t inspire me. I did not watch them or like them, apart from a very few,” he told IANS.

The actor recalls “Ishqyia” director Abhishek Chaubey had to convince him to come on board.

“When Ishqiya came to me, Abhishek Chaubey flew from Bombay to Delhi to convince me to act in his film. He asked me why I was not in Bombay, and I said that I don’t like the films and so why should I be in them. So, he said that this was a very different kind of film. He told me the story and I loved the story,” he says.

Hussain says that for him the story of a film makes all the difference.

“I don’t have a criterion but a basic standard. I grew up with great stories in Assam, stories by great writers. I went to NSD and have done plays across the globe, of the greatest playwrights. If I read the script and it sounds mundane or uni-dimensional, then it doesn’t inspire me to act, even if they pay a lot of money. I make sure that a film has some meaning and is close to my heart, I believe in it, it is written well, woven well and the director is able to put across the story which he wants to make,” he says.

Hussain has been seen in films such as “English Vinglish”, “Life Of Pi” and “Lootera”. His latest release was “The Illegal”, which dropped on OTT recently.

Kangana Ranaut to make digital debut as producer

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Kangana Ranaut to make digital debut as producer

Actress Kangana Ranaut is all set to make her digital debut as a producer with the upcoming film “Tiku Weds Sheru”, a love story and a satire. Kangana dives into webspace with her production house Manikarnika Films and launches its logo on Saturday.

“With ‘Tiku Weds Sheru’, Manikarnika Films is venturing into digital space. It’s a love story and a satire with dark humor. In digital space, we will do more edgy, new-age and niche content,” she said.

“We will also launch new talents and take risks with new concepts. We feel the digital audience is slightly more evolved than the regular cinema-going audience,” she added.

Details related to the upcoming film are still under wraps.

‘Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele’ to release digitally on May 9

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‘Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele’ to release digitally on May 9

“Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele”, featuring Anshuman Jha and Zareen Khan, has been scheduled for an OTT release on May 9.

Anshuman and Zareen play homosexual characters and the Harish Vyas directorial is a road trip adventure from Delhi to Mcleodganj in Himachal Pradesh. It tells how the lead characters discover love in friendship during the journey.

Anshuman says: “This is my most challenging role thus far and I am grateful to Harish sir for considering me for Veer.”

Harish Vyas’ last film was “Angrezi Mein Kehte Hai”, featuring Sanjay Mishra, Anshuman, and Pankaj Tripathi.

“Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele” will release on Disney+Hotstar.

Payal Dev realises childhood dream of singing in Salman film with ‘Dil de diya’

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Payal Dev realises childhood dream of singing in Salman film with ‘Dil de diya’

Singer Payal Dev’s new song “Dil de diya”, from the film “Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai” released on Friday. She says she always wanted to sing for superstar Salman.

“When I got to know this song is for Radhe, I was over the moon to be part of such a brilliant album. I have said this many times that I am a huge fan of Salman Khan and (I am) anytime ready to work for him. I’m blessed that my childhood dream of singing for Salman Khan comes true. Post recording the song, Salman Khan heard the song and really liked my voice and versatility as earlier he had heard me sing a different zone song,” she says.

The singer adds that the song, composed by Himesh Reshammiya, gives a feeling of nostalgia. “The song is such a vibe that it gives (a) nostalgic feeling every time I hear it,” she says.

On singing for Himesh once again, Payal said: “It’s an honor to sing for Himesh Reshammiya and we have previously collaborated on movies like Happy Hardy and Heer. I’m personally a fan of his compositions which are unique and sure-shot hits.”

Payal is known for hits such as “Genda Phool”, “Bepanah Pyaar”, “Dil Chahta ho” and “Baarish”. She has also sung for the films “Ginny Weds Sunny” and “Bajirao Mastaani”.

George Clooney on turning 60: I’m not thrilled

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George Clooney on turning 60: I’m not thrilled

Actor George Clooney turns 60 on May 6 but the idea does not make him very happy.

“As far as turning 60, listen, I’m not thrilled with it but it’s better than dead. So I’ll take it. I got two options,” Clooney said.

Clooney and his wife Amal have three-year-old twins — Ella and Alexander — and the couple is already teaching the little ones to be charitable.

“Well, you try (to instill charitable values). They’re not quite four yet so they don’t (understand). My kids will always say, they’ll pick up a toy and they’ll go, ‘This is for the poor people,” said Clooney, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

“I go, ‘Good. OK, so let’s put it in the basket and we’ll take it to the poor people.’ And then there’s this shock on their face when reality hits,” the actor added while speaking to Entertainment Tonight.

Clooney said: “But I hope so. My parents always taught me that the best things you could do (is) challenge people in power and lookout for people who aren’t in power and those kinds of things.”

He is a director of the Motion Picture and Television Fund, which was founded in 1921 and offers care and assistance to those of the industry and their families financial assistance, case management, and even residential living at the Wasserman Campus in Los Angeles. Clooney loves taking his wife to visit the facility.

Director and cinematographer K V Anand passes away

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Director and cinematographer K V Anand passes away

Noted director and cinematographer K.V. Anand passed away on Friday morning here following a cardiac arrest. He was 54.

Starting his career as a photojournalist, Anand later moved to the movie world as a cinematographer and then as a movie director.

After shooting pictures for leading Tamil magazines, Anand in the early 1990s joined cinematographer P.C. Sreeman as his assistant.

Anand made his movie debut as a cinematographer in the Malayalam movie Thenmaavin Kombath for which he had won a national award.

His first Tamil movie was Kadhal Desam and later went on to work in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi movies.

He had worked with Director Shankar in the popular movies Mudhalvan and Rajinikanth starrer Sivaji.

It was in 2005 Anand turned into a movie director in the film Kana Kandaen. He had directed movies like Ayan, Ko, Maattraan, Kaappaan and others.

Kareena explains importance of Covid vax to son with a ‘Tom & Jerry’ clip

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Kareena explains importance of Covid vax to son with a ‘Tom & Jerry’ clip

Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan on Thursday posted a clip from the “Tom & Jerry” cartoon series in a bid to explain to her son Taimur why it is essential for adults to get vaccinated for Covid-19.

Kareena wrote a note with the video post, too, about how she has been trying to explain the concept of vaccination to Taimur.

“We don’t realize that our kids are also absorbing what’s going on and they are scared too. We were talking to Tim to try and explain why all the adults need to be vaccinated and I think this sums it up pretty well. It’s really that simple. But as we explain to our kids, we too need to be patient and help everyone who is trying to help us — medics, pharma, authorities, and the millions of volunteers — please register and wait for your turn. #BreakTheChain,” she wrote.

The actress has been posting messages on social media, urging people to follow Covid’s protocols seriously. She posted a message talking about the importance of wearing masks correctly recently.

Randhir Kapoor tests Covid-19 positive, hospitalised

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Randhir Kapoor tests Covid-19 positive, hospitalised

Bollywood actor-filmmaker Randhir Kapoor has tested positive for Covid-19 and has been hospitalized, authorities at Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital confirmed on Thursday.

“Veteran actor Shri Randhir Kapoor is admitted to Kokilaben Ambani Hospital Mumbai for Covid-19 treatment last night. His condition remains stable,” Dr. Santosh Shetty, CEO and Executive Director, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, said in a statement.

The 74-year-old, who is the father of actresses Karisma and Kareena Kapoor, and is married to actress Babita, has lately been in the news after Bombay High Court asked him and his sister Rima Jain to submit the divorce decree of their brother, late Rajiv Kapoor, in a property-related case.

On Wednesday, Randhir informed that he was trying to trace the divorce papers to produce in court, and has debuted a tracer for the job.

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