Salma Hayek’s pet owl likes good wine

Hollywood star Salma Hayek sleeps with her pet owl whenever her husband François-Henri Pinault is away.

The actress adopted the southern white-faced owl named Kering two years ago, reports aceshowbiz.com.

She said: “I gave it (the owl) to my husband as Valentine’s present and named her Kering because that’s the name of his company and their symbol of the owl. And he was like, ‘Well, thank you, but I know this is your own present for yourself.'”

“When my husband is not in town, she sleeps in the room with me. We have certain routines before we go to sleep. I watch TV with my iPad, and she likes to stand on the iPad.”

Hayek also shared that Kering is more “curious” than most owls, and has an unusual but “good” sense of taste.

“Even though owls don’t drink liquids because they take everything from their prey, she likes good wine, this one. (She can often be found) on my head or my shoulder, my arms. Sometimes, when she is really close to me, I can feel her rubbing against me, which is really nice,” Salma said.

She added: “And I feel so blessed. Just being in the same room (with her), there’s an energy to it, and it is mesmerizing.”

Bhumi on battling Covid: This is a lot harder than you can imagine

Actress Bhumi Pednekar, who is currently battling Covid-19, took to Instagram on Tuesday to express gratitude to fans and followers for their wishes, prayers, and concern.

The actress also requested everyone not to step out amid the second wave of the pandemic and warned them saying it is a lot harder than they could imagine.

“Hello, all… I am so overwhelmed by all the love that’s being poured in.. thank you for keeping me in your prayers. Sorry I haven’t had a chance to reply back to your messages, calls, or DMS. I have spent yesterday sleeping and recovering. Just want to say stay at home and step out only if it’s really necessary. Follow protocol. Trust me this is a lot harder than you can imagine. You don’t want to get sick. #Covid-19,” Bhumi wrote on Instagram Story.

On Monday Bhumi informed Instagram that she has tested positive for Covid-19 and is living in isolation.

“As of today, I have mild symptoms, but am feeling ok and have isolated myself. I am following the protocol given by my doctor and health professionals. If you have been in contact with me, request you to please get tested immediately,” Bhumi shared on Monday.

Katrina Kaif tests positive for Covid-19

Bollywood star Katrina Kaif has tested positive for Covid-19. The actress took to Instagram on Tuesday evening to share the news saying she is currently under home quarantine.

“I have tested positive for COVID-19. Have immediately isolated me and will be under home quarantine. I am following all the safety protocols under the advice of my doctors,” Katrina shared on Instagram Story.

“Requesting everyone who came in contact with me to get tested immediately too. Grateful for all your love and support. Please stay safe and take care,” she added.

The news of Katrina testing positive for Covid-19 comes a day after her good friend Vicky Kaushal announcing on social media that he has also contracted the virus.

“Inspite of all care and precautions, unfortunately, I have tested positive for Covid-19. Following all essential protocols, I am under home quarantine, taking medication as prescribed by my doctor. I request all those who came in contact with me to immediately get tested. Take care and stay safe,” Vicky shared in an Instagram post on Monday.

Bollywood remembers late actress Shashikala

Bollywood celebrities have been paying condolences and mourning the demise of Padma Shri recipient actress Shashikala, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 88.

Veteran actor Dharmendra tweeted a throwback black-and-white photograph that seese him strike a romantic pose with the late actress.

Sharing a few lines remembering her, the veteran actor wrote: “Gumnaami ki kokh se paida hoti hai … Shoharat… ye…Gumnaami ki god mein so jaati hai …I am extremely sad to know that our Shashikala is no more…. A versatile artist, most loving person. May God bless her soul be in peace.”

Dharmendra and Shashikala have appeared in a number of films together, including “Anpadh” (1962), “Ayee Milan Ki Bela” (1964), “Aap Ki Parchhaiyan” (1964), “Neela Aakash” (1965), “Phool Aur Patthar” (1966), “Anupama” (1966).

Playback legend Lata Mangeshkar tweeted: “Guni abhinetri Shashikala ji ke swargwas ki khabar sunke mujhe bahut dukh hua. Wo har tarah ki bhumikaein badi khubi se nibhaati thi. Ishwar unki aatma ko shanti pradan kare. Meri samvedanayein unke pariwar ke saath hai (I’m heartbroken to hear the news of the demise of talented actress Shashikala ji. She used to play a variety of roles with perfection. May God give peace to her soul. My condolences with her family).”

Priyanka Chopra shared the screen with Shashikala in David Dhawan’s 2004 directorial “Mujhse Shaadi Karogi”. She tweeted: “An actor par excellence, one of the greats of the golden era… she leaves behind an indelible mark on cinema. Honoured to have had the opportunity to work with her. Om Shanti #Shashikala ji”

Director Anil Sharma recalled his experience of working with Shashikala in his 1998 directorial “Maharaja”. Sharma wrote: “RIP #ShashiKala JI .. great actress .. M fortunate to work with her in #maharaja .. heartiest condolence n prayers.”

Producer Ritesh Sidhwani tweeted: “Saddened to learn about the demise of veteran actress Shashikala Ji. May she rest in peace. My deepest condolences and prayers are with her family and friends.”

Singer Adnan Sami shared: “Saddened to learn that legendary actress Shashikala ji has passed away… She was a brilliant & versatile actress. May she rest in peace…
#Shashikala”

Actor and TV personality Naved Jafri posted: “Our dear Shashikala Ji is no more. She was a great artist. May the almighty give the family strength and patience to bear this irreplaceable loss. Deepest condolences #ShashiKala #RIPShashikala.”

Actress Rashmika Mandanna’s Best Movies

In south Indian cinema, Rashmika Mandanna is one of the best actresses. Rashmika Mandanna was Born in Virajpet, Karnataka and her career has begun with the Kannada film Kirik Party(2016).

With Chalo (2018) Movie, Rashmika Mandanna arrived in the Telugu film industry, After basking in the success of the Kirik Party.

On Rashmika Mandanna’s birthday special check out some of the best movies.

Bheeshma (2020):

Bheeshma movie has released in 2020 with stars actor Nithiin role of a sincere employee of Bheeshma Organic Corporation and Rashmika Mandanna.

Nithiin has fallen in love with Rashmika at first sight and ends with the CEO of the corporation.

Actress Rashmika Mandanna’s Best Movies

Chalo (2018):

Rashmika Mandanna with Naga Shaurya came with Chalo movie in the year 2018.

Actress Rashmika Mandanna’s Best Movies

Geetha Govindham(2018):

Geetha Govindham was one of the hits movies with a 100 crores club in 2018. Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are the lead roles in the Geetha Govindham movie. This was a romantic comedy-drama between both actors.

Actress Rashmika Mandanna’s Best Movies

Dear Comrade(2019):

In the year 2019, the Dear Comrade movie released a combination of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, with roles of Bobby and Lilly.

Actress Rashmika Mandanna’s Best Movies

Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020):

Rashmika has come with a new movie Sarileru Neekevvaru with Prince Mahesh Babu in the year 2020.

Actress Rashmika Mandanna’s Best Movies

2 Years Of Majili Movie

In 2019, the Majili movie was released on this day. Starring the power couple of Tollywood, Naga Chaitanya, and Samantha in this movie.

Majili movie was about a love story between Naga Chaitanya and Samantha.

In the Majili movie, Naga Chaitanya Performed as Poorna who is the dedicated lover in the first half and uncaring husband in the second half.

As a caring and loving wife, Samantha Akkineni has given her best performance with her role Sravani.

S.S Thaman has given background score and music by Gopi Sunder. In this movie, the song Priyathama Priyathama has sung by Chinmayi Sripada, it gets a massive hit that year.

Adivi Sesh’s ‘Major’ to release in Malayalam

Actor Adivi Ses’s upcoming film “Major” will release in the Malayalam language, too. The film was earlier scheduled to release only in Telugu and Hindi. The film is inspired by the life of 26/11 martyr Sandeep Unnikrishnan.

“All the posters that we have released of ‘Major’ in the past one year, we have received a lot of love from all markets. It was also identified that there was a huge interest in this film in the Kerala market. So we decided to dub this film in Malayalam and give them a complete experience in that language,” director Sashi Kiran Tikka tells IANS.

Actor Adivi Sesh took to Instagram on Monday to make the announcement. Uploading the poster in Malayalam, Sesh captioned: “#MajorSandeepUnnikrishnan is INDIA’s son. Still, lots of people from his hometown #Kozhikode wanted to watch the film in #Malayalam. So here goes. With all my love to the people of #Kerala. #MajorTheFilm releases in Malayalam! Hindi Telugu.”

“Major” is the debut production venture of Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu.

Alia Bhatt’s Covid isolation update: One day at a time

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, who has tested Covid positive, shared a health update on Monday.

“One day at a time,” she wrote as a caption on Instagram, with a picture lying on the bed with her stuffed toys.

Alia tested positive for the virus on April 2. The actress took to Instagram and shared that she had isolated herself and was under quarantine at home.

Alia has multiple films lined up. She will be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Gangubai Kathiawadi”. The film is slated to hit screens on July 30. She is also part of Ayan Mukerji’s “Brahmastra”, which also stars rumored boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor besides veterans Amitabh Bachchan and Nagarjuna.

Alia will also be seen in SS Rajamouli’s “RRR”, Karan Johar’s “Takht” and Jasmeet K. Reen’s “Darlings”, which she has co-produced with Shah Rukh Khan.

Kartik Aaryan tests Covid negative, says ‘vanvaas khatam’

Actor Kartik Aaryan is heading back to work after testing negative for Covid-19. Kartik shared his health update with an Instagram picture, where he is seen using his finger as a minus or a negative sign.

“Negative… 14 din ka vanvaas khatam… Back to work,” Kartik, who had tested positive for Covid-19 on March 22, wrote as the caption.

Kartik is currently shooting for his upcoming horror-comedy film “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2” where he features alongside actors Tabu and Kiara Advani.

The film is a follow-up to the 2007 film “Bhool Bhulaiyaa” and is slated to hit the theatres in November this year. Kartik would also be seen in the film “Dhamaka” which would be released on OTT.

Karishma Tanna is ‘wild spirit, soft heart’

Actress Karishma Tanna has shared a sultry picture on social media where she is seen flaunting a perfect figure.

Karishma posted two pictures on Instagram. In the images, she is seen lying on the bed dressed in a striped sports bra and shorts.

She captioned it: “Wild spirit, soft heart.”

Karishma was recently seen in the soy drama “Lahore Confidential”, which revolves around an Indian woman who, amidst her mundane routine and love for Urdu literature, finds herself on intelligence duty in Pakistan.

The film is based in Pakistan and tries to mix the spirit of patriotism with old-school romance.

Karishma Tanna is 'wild spirit, soft heart'