Nushrratt Bharuccha on ‘Chhorii’: Excited, nervous, charged up for this one

Bollywood actress Nushrratt Bharuccha has started shooting for the upcoming film Chhorii and says she is excited as well as nervous about the project.

On Thursday, Nushrratt posted a string of pictures from the sets of the film’s mahurat pooja on Instagram. In one image, Nushrratt is seen posing with the film’s clapboard.

“Onto new beginnings, this time for #Chhori. Excited, nervous, and charged up for this one! @furia_vishal cannot wait to create magic with you! Thank you @ivikramix and @abundantiaent, along with @crypttv and the sweetest @notjackdavis for having put this thrilling film together and trusting me with it! @shikhaarif.sharma Girl you get me, kahaan thi tu ab tak!” Nushrratt captioned the image.

The actress started shooting for the film in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday, at Pipariya in Hoshangabad district. The filming kicked off after the mahurat puja, which was attended by the cast and crew who kept their masks on. The team will film throughout December across the state, with a few days to be shot subsequently in Mumbai in the final schedule.

“Chhorii” is a horror film with a social message. It also stars Mita Vasisht, Rajesh Jais, and Saurabh Goyal. The film is directed by Vishal Furia, known for his Marathi film “Lapachhapi”.

Popular Telugu poet, writer Devi Priya passes away

Popular Telugu poet, writer, and journalist Devi Priya succumbed to ill health in a Hyderabad hospital on Saturday.

Born as Khaja Hussain on August 15, 1951, at Tadikonda in Guntur district, he used Devi Priya as his pen name as a writer and went on to win the Sahitya Akademi Award.

Hussain was considered as one of the state’s first political commentators, said an official statement from the Andhra Pradesh government.

As a journalist, he worked in Telugu newspapers as well as an English daily, including earning fame for a poetic cartoon strip. Hussain wrote lyrics for Telugu movies such as Rangula Kala, Ragulutunna Bharatam, and Pallaki.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan expressed grief over the passing away of Hussain on Saturday. Reddy conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family members of the poet.

Harichandan offered prayers for the peace of Hussain’s soul and expressed his condolences to the bereaved family members.

Samantha Akkineni makes a powerpuff statement in new post

Telugu star Samantha Akkineni has left her fans amazed with her new workout post on social media where she cuts a picture of power, lifting heavyweights.

In an image she shared on Instagram, Samantha is seen doing deadlifts, dressed in sky blue lycra pants and a grey top. The actress captioned the image with a muscle emoji.

Samantha, who is married to Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya, is all set to make her digital debut with season two of “The Family Man”, a show that revolves around a seemingly simple middle-class man (played by Manoj Bajpayee) who actually works for a special cell of the National Investigation Agency.

The upcoming season will also feature Sharad Kelkar along with Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi, Darshan Kumar, Sunny Hinduja, Shreya Dhanwantary, Shahab Ali, Vedant Sinha, and Mahek Thakur.

Bigg Boss 14: Has Pavitra Punia got a lip job done?

Pavitra Punia is one of the most talked-about contestants in the ongoing season 14 of Bigg Boss. One can never miss her in an episode as she makes her presence felt even without indulging in politics.

Pavitra first made her appearance on screen in the youth-based reality show “Splitsvilla 3”, which aired in 2009. Later, she was seen in popular shows like “Yeh Hai Mohabbatein”, “Balveer Returns” and “Naagin”.

The actress is currently creating waves in the controversial reality show “Bigg Boss”, hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.

With her tattoos, rings, and fashion statements, Pavitra has always had the spotlight on her. But what has caught the attention of fans is something quite different. The fact that her lips are looking fuller on “Bigg Boss 14” is unmissable.

There have been reports suggesting that Pavitra, who was in a relationship with a former “Bigg Boss 13” contestant, went under the knife to enhance her thin lips. Pavitra has never confirmed or denied the news.

She is currently making waves in the “Bigg Boss 14” house with her romance with actor Eijaaz Khan. The two are seen getting closer to the show. So much so, that Eijaaz in an episode was heard saying that he would take Pavitra to make her meet his father.

Divyenndu Sharma reveals his game-changer project

Actor Divyenndu Sharma says his debut film Pyaar Ka Punchnama was the game-changer project in his career and life as it gave him fame, recognition, and respect.

“That has to be my first project Pyar Ka Punchnaama,” Divyenndu told IANS, opening up on the subject. “Overnight, it changed everything for me. Liquid (his character’s name) attained cult status. it was almost like an underground film. My very first film gave me fame, recognition, and respect,” he added. He says the film has a special place in his heart.

“I had quite fortunate films on the way. Mirzapur and Munna (his character in the web series Mirzapur) became special in a different way because I could show other sides of me as an actor. So this series becomes special, also,” he added.

Divyendu is now all set to play Akhil Srivastav in the upcoming web-series, Bicchoo Ka Khel.

Bigg Boss 14: Nikki accuses Jaan of kissing her without consent

Bigg Boss 14 contestant Nikki Tamboli has accused housemate Jaan Kumar Sanu of kissing her without consent, reiterating the adage that no means no.

In a new promo of the upcoming episode of the show, Nikki is seen nominating her friend Jaan for jail. The episode introduces Bigg Boss jail for the first time in this season, with contestants having to name any two housemates who deserve to be locked up.

In the clip, Nikki is seen saying she would like to send Jaan to jail for kissing her though she asked him not to.

“Aap actually deserve karte ho jail jaana. Manaa karne ke baawajood agar aap kisi ladki ko kiss karte hain toh woh disrespectful ho jaata hai (You deserve to be in jail. If you kiss a girl despite being told not to, it’s disrespectful),” Nikki says in the clip.

Actor and fellow housemate Aly Goni supports Nikki, and an angry Jaan says in defense: “Why the hell is she kissing me back?”

Nikki denies kissing him back. Nikki and Jaan have shared a great bond since the beginning of the show. Their friendship hit a rough patch when the superstar and host Salman Khan revealed that Jaan had planned strategies against Nikki. They have been on-off friends since then, and time will tell how the bond will change after Nikki’s recent allegation.

Sunny Leone is relieved that Bollywood glamour is back in her life

Actress Sunny Leone is happy to be back in the world of glitz and glamour as she resumes work. Sunny shared a picture on Instagram where she is seen posing in front of the camera, dressed in a sparkly outfit.

“Work mode!! Bollywood glamour is back in my life!! Phew!” she captioned the image.

Recently, Sunny found a way to stay safe during her shoots without ruining her make-up amid the Covid pandemic. In an Instagram image she posted, she is seen wearing a transparent face mask. “Staying protected between shots without destroying my make up,” she wrote.

Sunny was in Los Angeles with her family for six months this year, following the onset of the pandemic. At that time, she said she felt they would be safer in America than in India during the pandemic.

She returned to Mumbai recently and hasn’t yet disclosed anything about the project she is shooting for.

Sara Ali Khan: Varun Dhawan is a brat, Shayari chor, copy cat

Actress Sara Ali Khan calls Varun Dhawan is a brat and a copycat. She also alleges her Coolie No. 1 co-star filches ‘Shayari’.

Sara posted a string of pictures on Instagram, which seems to have been taken from the promotions of their upcoming film. In the images, the two young stars flaunt checkered ensembles. Sara captioned her post with trademark ‘poetic’ elan: “Varun Dhawan is a brat. Shayari chor, copy cat. Don’t worry I have more tricks in my hat I’m the OG poetess- you forgot that! @varundvn.”

Coolie No. 1 is directed by Varun’s father David Dhawan. The film is a remake of the Govinda-Karisma Kapoor original the director made in 1995. In the remake, Varun and Sara reprise the lead roles.

Bigg Boss 14: Rahul Vaidya confirms dating actress Disha Parmar

Bigg Boss 14 contestant and singer Rahul Vaidya confesses his love for actress Disha Parmar on the show. Wednesday happens to be Disha’s birthday, and Rahul expresses his love for her on national television on her special day.

The latest promo of the controversial reality TV show has Rahul talking about Disha before he goes down on his knees and turns to the camera. The camera captures him with the words “Marry Me?” written on his T-shirt.

“There’s a girl in my life who I have known for the past two years. Her name is Disha Parmar. I have never been so nervous! I think you are the most beautiful person in the world. Will you marry me? I will be waiting for your answer,” Rahul says in the video clip.

Netizens and celebrities were already gushing over Rahul’s proposal all through Wednesday, after seeing Rahul propose in the promo.

Actress Akanksha Puri tweeted: “(It) feels so good to finally see that this show #BigBoss can also be a platform to respect your outside relationships and taking it to next level !! So impressed with you @rahulvaidya23. Thanks for changing my perception.”

Akanksha made headlines last year when her boyfriend Paras Chhabra entered the “Bigg Boss 13” house. However, Paras’ close bond with co-contestant Mahira Sharma created differences between the two and they got separated.

Vaani Kapoor discovers the flip side of being super busy

Actress Vaani Kapoor has three high-profile films lined up for release over the coming months, and she admits there is a flip side to it.

“I haven’t met my parents and sister in ages and I have been living in a hotel room for months, but I guess that’s the new normal for us actors. We have to create a bio bubble around us so that work can continue, and we can keep making films that entertain the audience,” said Vaani.

The actress recently concluded shooting for the spy thriller “Bell Bottom”, co-starring Akshay Kumar, in the UK. She has the romantic film “Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui” opposite Ayushmann Khurrana coming up, besides the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer “Shamshera”.

“I have been living out of my suitcase for months now and I will be doing so over the coming months, too. Honestly, I’m not complaining because I have been fortunate enough to be working even in the midst of a pandemic,” Vaani said.

She added: “Movies can transport people into a world, make them forget about their daily struggles for those few hours. In a world that we are living in now, movies that entertain and will be all the more important for people to seek joy and happiness,” she summed up.