Radhika Madan: When we see a love story it just feels like home

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Radhika Madan: When we see a love story it just feels like home

Radhika Madan is gearing up for the release of her upcoming romantic film ‘Shiddat’. The actress has talked about what makes a love story a popular genre universally.

“Somewhere down the lane we love Love and that is something we all connect to and we all want in our life. The reason we do our job is because we are finding love in that,” Radhika in a candid chat told IANS.

The 26-year-old actress added: “Every aspect has love and I think that’s what hits the chord in our hearts. So when we see a love story it just feels home and that’s the reason maybe people are attracted to it.”

‘Shiddat’ also stars Sunny Kaushal, Radhika Madan, Mohit Raina and Diana Penty.

It will stream on Disney+ Hotstar from October 1.

When Shah Rukh Khan arrived at Juhi Chawla’s party at 2.30 a.m.!

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When Shah Rukh Khan arrived at Juhi Chawla’s party at 2.30 a.m.!

Actress Juhi Chawla has revealed about an incident when superstar Shah Rukh Khan arrived at her party at 2.30 in the morning!

Juhi revealed this on the sets of ‘Zee Comedy Show’ where she will feature as a special guest this weekend.

“Whenever there is a party at our house, we always invite Shah Rukh Khan. During one party, I had called him, and everyone was excited that he was coming, especially my staff because they wanted to take pictures with him,” Juhi said.

“I had told him to come by 11 pm, but he had mentioned that he would come slightly late. Eventually he came around 2.30 am, by the time which the staff had left and I had slept. The food was also over, everyone had gone home and that’s when he came,” the actress recalled.

Commenting on Shah Rukh Khan’s habit of arriving late, the show’s ‘Laughing Buddha’ Farah Khan shared: “We all know that when we have a 9 am call time, Shah Rukh will come at 2 pm, but that’s fine. However, when he suddenly comes in at 11 am, things go for a toss. ‘Sab gadbad ho jata hai’ and we have to then change things around.”

Offering Shah Rukh a funny piece of advice, Farah added: “I feel late aa rahe ho, toh consistently late aao. (If you are coming late , then be consistent with it.)”

‘Zee Comedy Show’ airs on Zee TV.

Bonding over action: The ‘KKK 11’ relationships jigsaw decoded

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Bonding over action: The ‘KKK 11’ relationships jigsaw decoded

The action-packed show ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 11’ hosted by Rohit Shetty has seen a number of stunts performed by the contestants along with attention grabbing challenges.

Throughout the season contestants have been friends and foes and while competing with each other, they also formed a special bond with one another and tried to support and help wherever needed. Like Anushka Sen and Varun Sood care for each other as brother and sister or Sana Maqbool and Vishal Aditya Singh with their budding romance.

Here are a few relationships from the show that looked very special and cute:

The loving brother-sister bond

Actors Anushka Sen and Varun Sood can be seen sharing a very sweet bond in the show. While 18-year-old Anushka has amazed everyone by her fearlessness during the stunts, Varun was seen to be very protective of Anushka, giving her lots of advice and helping her through all her tasks as well. He has been mentoring her throughout the show and there were some cute moments where he claims that Anushka is not allowed to have a boyfriend till she turns 21. The two of them, indeed have a very loving bond and give a major sibling goal.

The ‘Momma-Son’ jodi

Vishal Aditya Singh and Shweta Tiwari have been co-stars and good friends for a few years now. Vishal has also been known for calling Shweta ‘Momma’ as they played the role of a son and mother in a serial before. When Vishal was evicted, Shweta believed it was unfair and that he truly deserved a fighting chance of his own. Even though the two have had their arguments during the series, they still share a special relationship.

A budding relationship

Sana Maqbool and Vishal Aditya Singh has been on the news recently for their budding romance. The two of them were constantly seen flirting with each other during the show and were even spotted on dinner dates post their return from Cape Town. Shweta Tiwari, who Vishal fondly calls Momma has also been addressing Sana as her daughter-in-law in the show. However, the two of them have reconfirmed their relationship status as single.

‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 11’ airs on Saturday and Sunday on COLORS.

‘Palm Springs’: Made to appeal to those who love time loop-genre films

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‘Palm Springs’: Made to appeal to those who love time loop-genre films

Film: ‘Palm Springs’ (Releasing in theatres)
Duration: 90 minutes
Director: Max Barbakow
Cast: Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, J. K. Simmons, Peter Gallagher, Meredith Hagner, Camila Mendes, Tyler Hoechilin, Chris Pang, Jacqueline Obradors, June Squibb, Tongayi Chirisa and Dale Dickey.

Rating: ***

For the uninitiated, this film may initially appear as a stoner comedy, but a deeper look will make you realise that it is a sci-fiction romantic comedy where the protagonists are stuck in a time loop.

Most audiences who have seen films like ‘Groundhog Day’, ‘Naked’, ‘Deja vu’, ‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children’, or the Netflix series ‘Russian Doll’, will be familiar with the time loop concept. Director Max Barbakow’s ‘Palm Springs’ deserves to be added to this list of hallowed time loop films.

The film opens with the camera focusing on a Mountain Goat standing on the edge of the eponymous oasis, while it is being ripped open by a giant computer-generated earthquake, but the narrative doesn’t actually begin until the moment Nyles (Andy Samberg) opens his eyes.

He is the plus-one to his girlfriend Misty (Meredith Hagner) who has invited him along to an early-November wedding in Palm Springs. The day starts off with a quick sex session that suggests that Misty and Nyles are a mismatched couple who aren’t fit to reach the altar anytime soon.

During the course of the first act we are profoundly told, “Today, tomorrow, yesterday, all the days are the same”, “We are born lost and then we are found”, and “We are all f***king, alone.” It is these prophetic statements that wriggle their way into the psyche of the audience while watching the film.

It’s at the wedding reception of Sarah’s (Cristin Milioti) sister that Nyles makes himself comfortable at the ceremony, getting drunk at the bar and stepping in at the right moment to save Sarah from making a drunken toast which she’d be sure to regret later.

Sarah becomes smitten with Nyles and against her better judgement, follows him into a mysterious glowing cave that opened up during the earthquake we saw at the beginning of the film. Whoever enters the cave winds up cursed to relive November 9 forever. Thence Sarah too now trapped in that 24-hour loop with Nyles relives the wedding day again and again.

While the narrative with its delicate tone and swift pacing delights in orchestrating a series of absurd situations, such as picking fights, crashing into vehicles, and doing drugs. Such nihilism is more than just a comedic opportunity; it is a dramatic one as well.

On the performance front, everyone seems to be having a great time delivering their parts with unabashed ease.

While the film is visually bright and colourful, it is the aspect of the cave that is fuzzy. Also, the computer-generated images in the film are of mediocre quality that does not seamlessly merge with the live-action scenes.

The repetition of the scenes is a creative concept of the time-loop genre and it is also the most frustrating aspect of this genre. The plot dwells on building patterns and subverting expectations, allowing the creator an unparalleled opportunity to retell a story, pulling at the edges and getting to answer an assembly of “what if” situations. In this film, the repetitive scenes are also used as a metaphor for the drudgery of real life.

Overall, Palm Springs is a light romantic comedy that will appeal only to those who like time-loop genre films.

Big question of the day: Is Arjun Bijlani the winner of ‘KKK 11’

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Big question of the day: Is Arjun Bijlani the winner of ‘KKK 11’

The action-based reality show ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 11′ hosted by stunt master Rohit Shetty has been filled with anxiety-inducing stunts. Now as the show is coming to a finale, there is a rise in audiences’ enthusiasm to know the winner.

If the stories going around on social media are to be believed, television actor Arjun Bijlani has won the reality show. Though the channel has not made any official announcement and it will be made only at the weekend yet the pictures floating on Instagram are telling a different story.

In fact, his wife Neha Swami Bijlani has posted a picture of her with Arjun and wrote: “I’m soooooo proud of you my jaan… I know what you have done really.. you deserve all the happiness in the world.. @arjunbijlani.” Arjun’s fans have flooded the post with congratulatory messages.

Arjun’s wife also shared a photo of the trophy indicating he won the game and also photos of Arjun and his wife partying with friends after the shoot of the grand finale seems like giving a hint of him being the winner. Though some fans of Divyanka Tripathi raised questions on the decision as she was doing so well so why is she not the winner.

Divyanka Tripthi and Arjun Bijlani came out to be strong contestants on the show and gave a tough fight to others. But still the wait is on officially and it will be over this weekend.

The finale episodes will be aired on September 25 and September 26 on COLORS.

Actor Vishnu Manchu announces panel for polls to Tollywood apex body MAA

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Actor Vishnu Manchu announces panel for polls to Tollywood apex body MAA

Actor Vishnu Manchu on Thursday announced his panel for the upcoming elections to Movie Artistes Association (MAA), the apex body of Tollywood

“For my MAA, our privilege and honour,” tweeted the actor while posting the names of his panel members who will be contesting for various posts.

Vishnu will take on well-known actor Prakash Raj for the post of president in the elections scheduled to be held on October 10.

The elections are likely to see a triangular contest as character artiste C.V.L. Narasimha Rao has also announced his plans to contest. He is yet to announce his panel.

From Vishnu’s panel, actor Raghu Babu will be contesting for general secretary, veteran actor and former minister Babu Mohan for executive vice-president, actor-producer Madhala Ravi and comedian Prithviraj Bali Reddy for vice-presidents, actor Siva Balaji for the post of treasurer, character actor Karate Kalyani and comedian Gautham Raju for joint secretary.

Vishnu also named 18 candidates for the posts of executive members. They are Archana (Veda), Ashok Kumar, Geeta Singh, Harinath Babu, Jayavani, Malakpeta Shailaja, Manik, Poojitha, Rajeshwari Reddy, Rekha, Sampoornesh Babu, Shashank, Sivannarayana, Silakshmi, P. Srinivasulu, Swapna Madhu, Vishnu Bopanna and M. R. C. Vadlapatla.

Prakash Raj has already announced his panel and is actively campaigning. He also received support from actors Jeevitha Rajasekhar and Hema, who dropped their plans to contest against him and joined his panel.

Jeevitha will be contesting for the post of general secretary while Hema is in race for vice-president’s post

Actor Meka Srikanth is contesting for the post of executive vice-president, Banerjee for vice-president’s post. Actors Uttej and Anitha Chowdary are the candidates for the post of joint secretaries while senior character artiste Nagineedu is in race for the treasurer’s post

“I came here to serve the film industry. I want to serve my fellow artistes and industry people,” Prakash Raj had said while announcing his panel

Tollywood sources say Prakash Raj has considerably bright chances of winning the election as MAA president. He enjoys the backing of Megastar Chiranjeevi.

In 2019, actor-producer Naresh was elected as MAA president, defeating Shivaji Raja, who was contesting for second consecutive term

On the Naresh panel, Jeevitha Rajasekhar was elected as general secretary while her husband actor Rajasekhar was elected as executive vice-president.

Shalini Pandey has been ‘crazily’ looking forward to ‘Jayeshbhai Jordaar’ release

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Shalini Pandey has been ‘crazily’ looking forward to ‘Jayeshbhai Jordaar’ release

‘Arjun Reddy’ actress Shalini Pandey, who is all set to make her Bollywood debut in the Ranveer Singh starrer ‘Jayeshbhai Jordaar’, says she has been crazily looking forward for the film’s release for more than a year now.

Shalini, who turns a year older on Thursday, said: “I’ve been crazily looking forward to the release for more than a year now and I can’t wait for audiences to see the film.

“I know it’s a good film and I also know it’s a very special film which we have made with so much love and dedication.”

For Shalini, the experience of working in this film has been emotional as it is her first Hindi film debut.

She said: “I can’t wait for the film to release because I know people are going to love the film and the characters.

“Also, I can’t wait for theatres to open, because I want people to go to theatres, even I want to go back to theatres and watch the film there on the big screen as this film has its own journey, and I want people to experience it as soon as possible. I literally can’t wait, it’s so special and I get excited every time when I think about the film releasing.”

Shalini has landed a three-film contract from Aditya Chopra, who is mentoring her to be an actress.

She said: “Working with YRF with a three-film contract is a big deal, it’s a big launchpad for sure. It is a dream come true, I’ve grown up watching Yash Raj Films, and I always wanted to be a YRF heroine.”

The actress says her parents are happy because they have been watching a lot of movies.

“I couldn’t have imagined it, to be very honest, it happened all of a sudden, with ‘Jayeshbhai’, and it has started with a very special film,” she said.

Ranveer Singh appeals to youth on International Day of Sign Languages

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Ranveer Singh appeals to youth on International Day of Sign Languages

Bollywood’s livewire star Ranveer Singh, who has been constantly working towards raising the issues faced by the deaf community, has appealed to the youth to create an inclusive space for the deaf community on on International Day of Sign Languages 2021.

“If there is anything we all have come to value and embrace in the last year and a half is the power of community and being there for each other. My message to the youth today would be to keep doing the work you are… and if in any way you can create or propagate an inclusive space by working with the Deaf community, please do,” Ranveer said.

“From hospitality to education to creative arts. We can only make this change together and my trust and support lie with the youth of our country.”

Ranveer has been doing his bit to help the community. He has also been urging authorities to consider and declare Indian Sign Language (ISL) as the 23rd official language of India and also signed a petition aimed at furthering awareness to this cause.

The ‘Gully Boy’ star and his artist collective, IncInk, have been the flag bearers of this cause with consistent and robust plans to action change.

The versatile actor shares his future plans to keep raising awareness for this cause.

“It’s a long journey that lies ahead. At IncInk we all are committed to carry through as allies of our deaf community and get to the finish line with them. There are so many levels to this.”

Ranveer said the first is supporting the deaf community in their petition to make ISL an officially recognised language and then as a society to be more inclusive by creating accessibility for the “deaf community on the ground level”.

He added: “At IncInk, we create art and that is what we will continue to make accessible to the Deaf community. Our ISL videos for instance – Mohabbat, Sangeet, Black, Aur Karo and Vichaar that were released today to celebrate International Day of Sign Languages.”

The actor says he has ideas that are brewing, to expand our relationship with the deaf community further in interactive ways, but it’s still in the early stages.

Ranveer shared that his record label IncInk’s relationship with the deaf community started in 2019 when they had an ISL interpreter perform live with our artist Spitfire on national TV.

He added that the first steps to this milestone have been taken by the government some weeks back when ISL was made optional for students to learn in schools from Grade 9-12.

“The day ISL will be the 23rd recognised Indian language under the Constitution of India, will be the milestone that will shift the needle. I have complete faith in the leaders of our nation and know that we are on our way to achieving this milestone.”

Disha Patani recalls what’s it like to work with Salman, Prabhu Deva

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Disha Patani recalls what’s it like to work with Salman, Prabhu Deva

Bollywood actress Disha Patani who was seen as ‘Diya’ in ‘Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai’ opposite Salman Khan recalls working with him and Prabhu Deva in it.

She played the role of Jackie Shroff’s (Abhyankar) sister. She appeared to be a fun-loving girl and the amusing banter between Salman Khan and Disha Patani were quite entertaining.

Disha says: “I feel very lucky that I got the chance to work with Salman Sir once again. He makes you feel so comfortable that you don’t realise you are working with a super star. I used to admire him for how he does everything with such an ease.”

The movie revolves around ‘Radhe’ played by Salman Khan who is an encounter specialist of Mumbai Police force. Randeep Hooda is shown as ‘Rana’, a gangster and a murderer. The move is directed by Prabhu Deva.

She adds: “This was also the first time I was working with Prabhu Sir and he was so supportive and clear about how exactly the steps and scenes should look. ‘Radhe’ has given me memories and experiences that I will always cherish. And I’m excited to be sharing this experience with audiences.”

‘Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai’ will premiere on &pictures on September 26 at 12:30pm.

Rana Daggubati, Venkatesh to star in Hindi adaptation of ‘Ray Donovan’

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Rana Daggubati, Venkatesh to star in Hindi adaptation of ‘Ray Donovan’

Actor Rana Daggubati will be seen with his star uncle Venkatesh on onscreen for the first time in the Hindi adaptation of American show ‘Ray Donovan’. The series has been titled as ‘Rana Naidu’.

The action drama will follow the life of Rana Naidu, the go-to guy for everyone in Bollywood when they have a problem. Karan Anshuman is the showrunner and the director and joining him to co-direct is Suparn Verma.

Speaking about the series, Rana Daggubati says: “It’s lots of special firsts for me. Working with my uncle Venkatesh and the first with Netflix in long form storytelling that’s completely different from what both of us have ever done in our careers. I’m extremely happy to be with a crew and a platform that knows this the best. It will be challenging and new and definitely is going to be fun. Looking forward to filming soon.”

“I cannot wait to work with Rana (Daggubati), we are going to have a blast on-set and this show is the perfect project for us to work on. I am a huge fan of Ray Donovan myself and the entire team is pulling in all the stops to ensure we do justice to it,” added Venkatesh.

The show will stream on Netflix and the the format rights are licensed by ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group.

Monika Shergill, VP, Content, Netflix India said, “We are excited to bring the powerhouse performers and stars Rana Daggubatti and Venkatesh Daggubatti to Netflix for their first ever pairing together. The series, Rana Naidu, will be a thrilling Indian adaptation of a record breaking international show and will take the audience on a breathless ride with the dynamic duo.”

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