Anthony Hopkins: I enjoy working

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Anthony Hopkins: I enjoy working

Anthony Hopkins is 83 and in fighting form in front of the camera, having just won an Oscar as Best Actor for “The Father”. He asserts that he enjoys working, which is what keeps him going.

“I enjoy working. I enjoy getting out of the house and doing something different. I enjoy the novelty of it. I love the activity,” Hopkins told Saga magazine, according to an aceshowbiz.com report.

“My wife, Stella, worries about my health and once said, ‘Do you want to keep going until you drop dead?’ I replied, ‘I guess so unless my health gives out first’. And she said, ‘Well, that’s good if it’s really what you want to do’. And it is. Acting is my passion,” he added.

Hopkins shares that his role in “The Father” took its toll on him.

“What was difficult about ‘The Father’ was that playing an older man, I actually started to feel older. My back would ache and my legs would ache.

“The theory I have — and it may be a cockamamie theory — is that the brain is not as sharp as we think it is, so if I started to tell it I’m an old man with dementia, it will believe me,” Hopkins said.

He added: “After I stopped playing the part, I started feeling better and better, and thought, ‘Oh, good, I’m coming back.”

Asees Kaur: Learnt how to record my music during lockdown

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Asees Kaur: Learnt how to record my music during lockdown

Working amidst lockdown has been a blessing in disguise for singer Asees Kaur in one way at least. She learned how to record her music by herself at home.”

During the lockdown situation, I’m really blessed to have my home setup. I learned how to record myself during the lockdown and I have been working from my home setup. It’s been a good time learning a new skill and developing it,” Asees told in an interview.

The 32-year-old is your regular binge addict when she is not recording music. “Beyond music, I hardly get any time but, yeah, whenever I am free, I usually sit and binge on a lot of series on Netflix. That’s how I spend time when I have no work,” she replied.

Asees’ latest release is a soft romantic single titled “Pyaar diyan rahan”.

Opening up on the song, She said: “Pyaar diyan rahan is a very beautiful romantic song and I fell in love with the composition when I heard it for the first time. It’s very beautifully composed by Mrinmoy Sarmah and Sagnika Saha and my reason for saying yes to the song was the very relatable lyrics written by Goldie Sohel.”

She welcomes the rising trend of independent music as it promotes talent.

“The Independent music scene in India is nice and open and welcoming right now because I think the listeners are welcoming new songs. They are looking forward to new talents and accepting non-film music. It feels great and it’s easier for all singers to come up with their own music,” the singer said.

Asees, known for her hits like “Ikk kudi”, “Ve maahi”, “Bolna” and “Jaan Nisar” among others in Bollywood, has a growing fan base and feels the fact that she got a chance to experiment let her become popular.

“I think, I’ve been pretty blessed that I got to experiment with the selection of songs and I am singing different kinds of songs right now. I would love to express my gratitude to all my fans who have always been by my side and always supported me — whether I sing a romantic song or a sad song or a dance number, they have always been there. Song selection really matters and I am grateful to all music directors who want to try my voice for different kinds of genres of songs,” she said.

Armaan Malik: Indian independent acts could soon top charts internationally

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Armaan Malik: Indian independent acts could soon top charts internationally

With the growth and rise in popularity of independent music in the country lately, singer Armaan Malik feels Indian songs of the genre could actually top international charts in a few years.

“It feels amazing to see independent artists get the recognition they deserve. There has been an immense spike in non-Bollywood music consumption in India and with the momentum, we have picked up currently, I have no doubt that in a few years we’ll get to see several Indian independent acts topping the charts internationally,” Armaan told IANS.

Armaan has collaborated with Korean-American singer-songwriter Eric Nam and international music producer KSHMR for his latest single “Echo”.

“Armaanians, NamNation, and KSHMR’s dance music community have left no stone unturned when it comes to showering their love on ‘Echo’. From social media to streaming platforms, we are getting so much support across the world, it’s unreal!” he said about the fan reaction the song has received.

“I’ve always been a huge fan of Niles,” he said about KSHMR, whose real name is Niles Hollowell-Dhar, adding: “My love for his production goes right back to the time when he was part of The Cataracs. His work over the years as KSHMR has truly been groundbreaking and sonically unique.”

About collaborating with Eric Nam, Armaan added: “Even though Eric and I have never met in person, there is an unexplained connection. Our internet friendship started by complimenting each other’s work on Twitter. There is a genuine mutual admiration and appreciation. Beyond music, I appreciate how vocal he is regarding issues pertaining to Asians.”

Quizzed if he would like to collaborate with them again, pat came to the reply: “I would do another song with them in a heartbeat because working on ‘Echo’ has been a breeze.”

He has a simple formula for spending his lockdown days: “Eat, sleep, make new music, repeat.”

What does he do when he feels bored? “Either binge-watch my favorite TV series or movies or play on my Playstation,” he informed, adding a precautionary note for fans: “Please stay home, stay safe and if you are stepping out in case of emergency, please follow all precautions.”

Armaan signed off revealing a bit of his fragile side, beyond the super-successful and youth icon image he enjoys in public life.

“For the world, I am this super positive person but I’ve not been my best lately. Music has been my sole savior in times of distress. However, there’s no button I can switch ‘on’ and become instantly creative. I am trying to keep my calm and praying for better times. There’s nothing more I can do,” he said.

Raveena Tandon celebrates parents’ wedding anniversary

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Raveena Tandon celebrates parents’ wedding anniversary

Actress Raveena Tandon posted a birthday message for her parents on their 55th anniversary on Saturday, along with a picture of the couple.

In the Instagram image, Raveena’s parents Ravi and Veena Tandon can be seen helping each other to a glass of the celebratory bubbly, with a couple of cakes waiting to be cut visible in the frame.

“55 glorious years and more to come! My inspiration, my faith, and my belief in love and companionship for together forever come from them. Happy 55th wedding anniversary and 62 years (+7 years courtship) of knowing and loving each other through everything,” she wrote as a caption.

Raveena will soon make her digital debut with the series “Aranyak”, and will also be seen in the film “KGF: Chapter 2″, a sequel to the 2018 Kannada blockbuster,” KGF: Chapter 1″.

Ayushmann on live gigs: ‘Whenever I’ll get to do this again, I will probably cry’

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Ayushmann on live gigs: ‘Whenever I’ll get to do this again, I will probably cry’

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana on Saturday shared a throwback post that shows him performing live. Along with the post uploaded on Instagram Story, the actor wrote a sentimental note about missing live shows.

“Do we see the light at the end of the tunnel? Whenever I’ll get to do this again, I will probably cry,” wrote Ayushmann.

A video of the actor singing had been uploaded by a fan. It was captioned: “Imagine standing there, waving and singing ‘Paani da rang’ with him!”

Meanwhile, the actor is all set to start work on his next film “Doctor G”. He shares the screen with Rakul Preet Singh in the comedy directed by Anubhuti Kashyap. He has finished shooting for two films, “Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui” directed by Abhishek Kapoor and Anubhav Sinha’s “Anek”.

Ayushmann and his wife, author-filmmaker Tahira Kashyap, contributed to Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to help people who have been affected by Covid.

Allu Sirish reveals second pre-look of his next

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Allu Sirish reveals second pre-look of his next

Telugu actor Allu Sirish revealed the second pre-look poster of his next, whose title is yet to be announced. The actor took to Instagram on Saturday to reveal the poster.

The second pre-look features Sirish holding co-star Anu Emmanuel’s hand while sharing a romantic moment. Similar to the first pre-look, the faces of the characters are not in focus and only their entwined hands.

Sirish, who was last seen on the big screen in “ABCD: American Born Confused Desi” captioned the image as: “Here’s our second pre look. Can’t wait to share the first look tomorrow at 11 am. Mark the date and time”.

The actor was recently seen in the music video of Darshan Rawal and Neeti Mohan’s hit song “Vilayati sharaab” alongside Heli Daruwala, The video has crossed 100 million views on YouTube.

Sirish’s upcoming untitled project has been directed by Rakesh Sashii and is presented by his father Allu Aravind.

Daytime Emmy nomination a win in itself: Prajakta Koli

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Daytime Emmy nomination a win in itself: Prajakta Koli

Actress Prajakta Koli, who is part of the YouTube documentary “Creators For Change”, is thrilled that the project has been nominated under the category of Outstanding Daytime Non-Fiction Special at the 48th annual Daytime Emmy Awards.

The documentary focuses on Michelle Obama in conversation with Prajakta, Liza Koshy, and Thembe Mahlaba. It tracks the experiences of adolescent girls in Vietnam, India, and Namibia and their journey in overcoming adversity to pursue education.

“This news is unbelievable. The Emmys are such prestigious awards. Being nominated for a project this special is a win in itself. Big hugs to YouTube and Michelle Obama for giving me the opportunity of being a part of something so amazing,” Prajakta says.

Besides this, her short film, “Khayali Pulao” is being screened at the New York Indian Film Festival which will be held from June 4 to June 13, 2021.

“Another very special project has been ‘Khayali Pulao”, a film, very close to my heart. Getting noticed across the globe on such a precious platform is our honor. Thanks to the jury of the New York Indian Film Festival,” she says.??Prajakta will be seen in the upcoming film “Jug Jugg Jeeyo”, which features Anil Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Kiara Advani.

Sanjana Sanghi: Trying to zone in creatively is a challenge in these times

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Sanjana Sanghi: Trying to zone in creatively is a challenge in these times

Actress Sanjana Sanghi says trying to concentrate on work has been challenging at a time when the country battles the second wave of Covid-19. Work, she adds, is not a top priority in her mind and focusing has been a challenge.

“Creatively, to zone in has been a challenge. Reading a script while I am pivoting programmes and trying to get oxygen concentrators to a tribal area has been a challenge that I haven’t experienced before. So, the focus has been shifty for sure,” she told IANS.

She adds: “Luckily, somehow the last lockdown taught us a lot, that was the first time that we from our relentless hectic schedule from being in different cities and being on set all the time, we experienced what it’s like to be how to be locked in at home. That was tougher. The second wave came out of the blue to a degree that somehow the work aspect of it has not been the predominant thought. All my actor friends are focusing on making sure that family is safe, they are safe and it’s one of those times when you know you will get back up when time is right. Taking on anxiety on that is no benefit because it’s our responsibility to get back to work only when it’s absolutely safe.”

To help people deal with the pandemic, Sanjana started a mental health campaign titled Here To Hear. She has teamed up with Save The Children to offer support in remote parts of India with the mission “Protect A Million”.

“When the second wave hit, it felt completely natural to pivot into figuring out how to extend and contribute. I saw that everyone was coming together and doing incredible work. Hear To Hear was to fill this gap. I felt that amidst all this, we were being able to help with supplies, but the emotional aspect will be devasting in the long term. With this programme, we have been able to achieve that,” says Sanjana, who starred opposite Sushant Singh Rajput in the actor’s last film “Dil Bechara” last year.

She adds: “There are stigmas associated with psychological help or even anxiety. The response to the programme was overwhelming. Within three to four hours, the slots filled up and we had to double up on manpower. It hit where it was intended to. With Save The Children, it’s a grander mission, over a period of time. We are focussing on cities and there is chaos in the interiors of India. We don’t know the extent of their misery. These are communities where basic food, shelter is tough in normal times. So, with the virus has made it worse.”

Anupria Goenka’s birthday wish is to have a Covid-free world soon

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Anupria Goenka’s birthday wish is to have a Covid-free world soon

Actress Anupria Goenka celebrates her birthday on Saturday and she wishes for a world without Covid.

“My birthday wish is to have a Covid-free world soon. I hope we go back to a normal life. Many people are suffering in many ways like illness or trauma of health issues of their loved ones, financial issues, domestic abuse, and the basic anxiety of being indoors. The last one-and-a-half years have been very difficult for everybody,” she told IANS.

“I hope that all of us, mainly the privileged people, stay aware of the fact that we are blessed with the capacity to sustain ourselves during these times, and we come forward and help one another and those in need. We need to take this as a responsibility and give back to the society,” says the actress, who has been seen on OTT shows such as “Sacred Games” and “Criminal Justice”.

The actress, who will soon be seen in “Ashram 2” and “Asur 2”, says she wants to contribute to society.

“I want to personally be able to make a bigger contribution and do better work. Not just in my own or my family’s life, but I also hope to be able to give back to society on a regular everyday basis in a more profound manner in the times to come, ” she says.

Akanksha Puri roots for Divyanka Tripathi to win ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 11’

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Akanksha Puri roots for Divyanka Tripathi to win ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 11’

Actress Akanksha Puri roots for “homie” and TV star Divyanka Tripathi to win the adventure reality television TV show “Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi” season 11.

“Lot of people I know are doing Khatron Ke Khiladi (KKK) this year, so it’s difficult for me to take one name but definitely I am supporting Divyanka Tripathi as we come a long way. We are homies, from the same hometown and same school. I definitely know what she is capable of. She is a strong girl and she can give a tough time to all contestants, it will be a proud feeling to see her win KKK,” says Akanksha.

She says she would loe to be a part of the show, too: “If given a chance I would love to be a part of KKK, I have told Divyanka to give me all the details and secret tips once she is back, so it might help me in the future!”

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