‘KBC 13’: Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan to appear on season finale

‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 13’ has now reached the season finale as the episode will be aired on December 17, featuring cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Irfan Pathan.

So, to make this finale week special, each episode is being graced by some special celebrities. Beginning with Ayushmann Khurrana, Vaani Kapoor along with director Abhishek Kapoor, the host of ‘India’s Best Dancer’ Maniesh Paul will next be on the hotseat. It is to be followed by rapper Badshah along with Neha Kakkar, Neena Gupta and Gajraj Rao.

The last episode of ‘KBC 13’ will see Harbhajan Singh and Irfan Pathan appearing as special guests. It will be out on December 17.

‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 13’s ‘Shaandaar Shukriya’ week is airing on Sony Entertainment Television.

‘Pushpa’ star Allu Arjun clears the air on ruckus at movie event

Fans of Tollywood actor Allu Arjun protested against the cancellation of the actor’s photo session with them at an event and created a ruckus following which Arjun apologised to them.

Things escalated as Allu Arjun’s fans started to create ruckus after the show organisers stopped them from meeting Allu Arjun.

Allu Arjun, who came to know about the incident, took to his social media handles to apologise to his fans.

He acknowledged the unfortunate incident which took place after the pre-release event of ‘Pushpa’, assuring his fans that he would be careful hereafter.

“I got to know about the unfortunate incident of my fans getting injured at a fan meet event today. My team is personally monitoring the situation and keeping me updated.”

“Henceforth, I will take a lot of care to ensure that such incidents don’t happen again. Your love and admiration is my biggest asset and I am never going to take them for granted,” the ‘Pushpa’ actor’s note reads.

Organisers claimed to have taken permission for 200 people, but admitted around 2,000. They had also told the fans that they would get to participate in a photo session.

Due to unexpected circumstances, the photo session was cancelled, which triggered the incident.

Irked by the organisers’ negligence, fans raised slogans and tried to barge into the venue, which caused some damage to the convention centre here.

A case has been filed against the event organisers, while the police took over the situation.

‘Bigg Boss 15’: Karan, Tejasswi’s relationship turns bitter as duo get into ugly fight

The latest promo of ‘Bigg Boss 15’ shows Karan Kundraa and Tejasswi Prakash getting into an ugly fight. It seems as if their relationship is going through a rough patch.

Initially Tejasswi was talking to Umar Riaz and how she saved him from nomination. She asked Rashami why she never saved her and Rashami says that she often saved Karan but the issue was created when Rashami said that Tejasswi is feeling insecure as she is saving Karan.

But Tejasswi denied the fact saying she will be rather happy if Karan is saved. This leads to the fight between them.

Later, wild card contestant Rashami Desai tells Karan that his girlfriend Tejasswi has some problem with her and she is being insecure and it is difficult for Rashami to handle it.

Karan replies to Rashami, saying: “I don’t appreciate what she said.” Later on the dining table both Tejasswi and Rashami have a heated conversation. Tejasswi gets furious at Rashami as she continues to talk. This infuriates Tejasswi and she shouts at her. Karan intervenes and asks Tejassi to stay calm.

On this, Tejasswi replies: “The more you ask me to calm down, the more I will shout.”

Karan walks away from Tejasswi as she shouts at him and asks her if she has any manners to talk to him. “There is some proper way to talk and I am not here to listen to all this useless talk” as he throws a glass in anger, adding: “Is it a way to talk to me?”

Tejasswi is seen wiping her tears and leaves the kitchen.

Nothing serious about Samantha’s health condition, team clarifies

After Samantha Ruth Prabhu was rumoured to have developed a severe viral infection, her manager has clarified that it is nothing but a slight cough.

Earlier on Monday, the actress had visited a private hospital, which triggered gossip on her health condition.

The news created wide speculation among the public and her fans got worried about Samantha’s health condition. To clear the air, an official statement from Samantha’s manager has been released.

The statement denies any seriousness, brushing off rumours about her health. The ‘Oh Baby’ actress had a slight cough, for which she visited a private hospital. As a precautionary action, Samantha also underwent a Covid test which was only done to rule out any possible infection.

“Actress @Samanthaprabhu2 is healthy. She is taking rest at her home after undergoing a test at AIG Hospital due to a slight cough yesterday. Do not believe any rumours or social media gossips,” Samantha’s manager told the media.

This clarification from Samantha’s team has come as a big relief for the fans who are now wishing her a speedy recovery.

Samantha, who recently participated in shooting for ‘Pushpa’s item song, had jived with Allu Arjun.

Prabhas treats Deepika to Andhra meals on sets of ‘Project-K’

Telugu star Prabhas is known for his hospitality on the sets of his movies as his co-stars are always fed famous local delicacies and Deepika Padukone has now joined the list.

Prabhas is currently working on multiple projects, one of which is under Nag Ashwin’s direction. Paired with Deepika Padukone, the movie is tentatively titled ‘Project-K’.

The actors, who joined the sets of ‘Project-K’ wrapped up the first schedule recently. So, Prabhas, who loves to treat his co-stars with special delicacies, had arranged for a grand meal with amazing food on the sets of ‘Project-K’.

Deepika shared a picture on her social media handle, which features a nice spread of sumptuous Andhra and Hyderabadi delicacies. The ‘Bajirao Mastani’ actress captioned the picture, “#IfYouKnowYouKnow” as she displays umpteen dishes from their meal.

Deepika, who flew off to Mumbai post her shoot schedule, shared a picture of the sky from an airplane and wrote, “You were lovely #Hyderabad … Until we meet again…#ItsAWrap #Schedule1 #ProjectK @actorprabhas @nag_ashwin (sic).”

‘Project-K’ also features megastar Amitabh Bachchan in a significant role.

Rajamouli to Allu Arjun: ‘You can’t let it go, I want you to promote ‘Pushpa’ even harder’

Ace director S.S. Rajamouli has exhorted actor Allu Arjun to aggressively promote the latter’s upcoming film ‘Pushpa’.

The pre-release function of Allu Arjun’s upcoming movie ‘Pushpa’ saw noted Telugu directors, technicians, and actors. Rajamouli, who was one of the guests on the occasion, had also spoken on the stage.

Rajamouli, who is busy promoting his magnum opus ‘RRR’ had attended the pre-release event of ‘Pushpa’, on Sunday. Speaking on the occasion, Rajamouli said, “I am proud that Bunny ( Allu Arjun) is a part of such a homogeneous project.”

“But, I want you to promote the movie even harder. See, I had travelled to Bombay recently, where I tried to gather information on what are the projects they are waiting to witness. People are looking forward to watching ‘Pushpa’. I want you people to know that this movie has got a decent buzz everywhere,” Rajamouli stressed.

“You can’t let it go like this. Please push forward even harder, and promote ‘Pushpa’ even more. As I know the calibre of this subject, I want to see people talking about it,” Rajamouli suggested Allu Arjun.

Rajamouli also spoke highly of director Sukumar, who missed the pre-release event, as he wished the entire team of ‘Pushpa’ for the movie’s success.

‘Pushpa’ will be out in theaters on December 17. Helmed by Sukumar, this movie marks his third collaboration of the director with Allu Arjun. The two-part, sandalwood smuggling-related tale stars Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead.

Bride Pride: Simran Kaur on wedding sequence in ‘Aggar Tum Na Hote’

Actress Simran Kaur, who plays the role of Niyati in ‘Aggar Tum Na Hote’ shares about the wedding sequence in the show and gives a glimpse of the fun in store.

“The wedding track is full of surprises, amid all the wedding festivities. Niyati’s (Simran Kaur) heart is torn between Dr Anand (Tushar Chawla) and Abhimanyu (Himanshu Soni). It is painful for her to go through the wedding and difficult to control her feelings for Abhimanyu,” she says.

Talking about the major twist in the story, the actress reveals: “The mystery of Abhimanyu and Niyati’s past will have a deep impact on the course of this love story. I think the audience is in for a roller coaster ride with twists and turns that will keep them guessing and thoroughly engaged.”

Wedding tracks always grab attention, says Simran. “Such tracks are always an essential part of Indian TV serials as they showcase our culture. The different rituals that are followed in different parts of the country and how they are based on societal values make the wedding track really interesting,” she adds.

In every show, wedding tracks give ample opportunity to dress up and drama. So, do you enjoy that as an actor? “Yes, I love dressing up in traditional Indian bridal attire. In fact, this is my fourth wedding in as many shows. I have been a Bhojpuri/Bihari/Tamil/Punjabi bride in previous shows. The drama and plot twists around weddings are really captivating and I love enacting the role of the bride whose life is about to change,” she says.

Taapsee Pannu-starrer ‘Looop Lapeta’ set for OTT release

Comedy thriller ‘Looop Lapeta’, which stars Taapsee Pannu and Tahir Raj Bhasin, is directly heading for an OTT release.

Sony Pictures Films India has joined forces with streaming giant Netflix for the film’s release.

‘Looop Lapeta’ directed by debutant writer-director Aakash Bhatia, is a remake of the cult classic ‘Run Lola Run’, and tells the story of a girlfriend, who’s on a mission to rescue her boyfriend from a sticky situation.

Talking about the film, Aakash Bhatia said, “There’s no way to downplay the exhilaration of making the first film and ‘Looop Lapeta’ has surpassed every bit of it. I’m extremely excited about the shape we have given it. It boldly jumps genres from comedy, thriller to romance and makes for a rollercoaster ride for audiences.”

Revealing his approach for the story, he said, “My approach has been to tightly hold on to the emotional core of our story and characters, while consciously playing with style and form. A powerhouse ensemble cast and crew made this project what it is.”

“The creative collaborators, Atul Kasbekar and Tanuj made for great producers on this debut journey. I’m elated that Netflix is the platform that the world gets to watch ‘Looop Lapeta’ on,” Bhatia added.

Tanuj Garg and Atul Kasbekar, Managing Partners at Ellipsis Entertainment, jointly said in a statement, “‘Looop Lapeta’ is yet another testimony to Ellipsis’ vision of consistently identifying and backing first-rate directorial and writing talent, and unconventional clutter-breaking content appealing to new-age audiences.”

The film produced by Sony Pictures Films India, Ellipsis Entertainment and Aayush Maheshwari, will soon premiere exclusively on Netflix.

Urvashi Rautela part of the jury at Miss Universe pageant as Harnaaz won

Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela, who served as one of the Miss Universe judges at the Universe Dome in Eilat, Israel, is thrilled as India’s Harnaaz Sandhu won the Miss Universe title.

Urvashi shared a video on her Instagram account with Harnaaz Sandhu. In the video, Urvashi was seen carrying a tricolour in one hand while hugging Harnaaz.

She says: “I would say that I am super happy as I was the only Indian in the jury to witness that historic moment in front of my eyes. I couldn’t control my tears at the moment. From the moment I entered Israel to meet the former Prime Minister as he had invited me and my family till being the judge at the Miss Universe, back in the time when I was the part of Miss Universe we rarely used to have anyone as an Indian judge, like rarely about one per cent.

“So, for me being the judge for the very first time at the Miss Universe pageant and then India winning, nothing could be more historic than it. I saw the iconic moment with my eyes. I feel as the luckiest person in the entire universe right now because achieving so much love, respect, and recognition in Israel from the people from the organization and the government is truly iconic as it’s a proud moment for me,” she adds.

Rajinikanth thanks PM Modi, TN CM Stalin for birthday wishes

A day after being inundated with greetings and wishes on his 72nd birthday, megastar Rajinikanth on Monday took time to thank every person who had wished him including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.

Responding to Prime Minister Modi’s birthday wish, Rajinikanth said, “My most respected, honourable Prime minister Shri Narendra Modiji, I convey my heartfelt thanks for your warm wishes on my birthday.”

In another tweet to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin, he wrote in Tamil, “I convey my heartfelt thanks to my respected and dear friend, honourable Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, who greeted me with all his heart on my birthday.”

The actor also issued a statement in which he thanked political leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, film personalities including Kamal Haasan, music director Ilaiyaraaja, director Bharthiraja, actors Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan and sportspersons including Sachin Tendulkar and Harbhajan Singh.

“I express my heartfelt thanks to my fans who, for my well being, have been performing ‘poojas’, ‘homams’ and offering ‘Annadanams’ in temples and to the people of Tamil Nadu,” he said.