Ranbir calls ‘Highway’ Alia’s best, became a fan of hers after seeing film

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Ranbir calls ‘Highway’ Alia’s best, became a fan of hers after seeing film

Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor, who is awaiting the release of his highly anticipated movie ‘Brahmastra’, recently opened up on his favorite performance of his wife, Alia Bhatt.

Alia, who made her debut with the 2012 film ‘Student Of The Year’, has had quite an eventful journey in cinema as she has constantly delivered terrific performances one after the other but, after all these years, Ranbir’s favorite performance of Alia remains her second film, ‘Highway’.

Talking about it, Ranbir said in an IMDb Original video, “She’s probably had the best year any artist has ever had, in the history of actors. She’s had ‘Gangubai’, she’s had ‘RRR’, she’s had ‘Darlings’. And now she’s going to have ‘Brahmastra’.

“The obvious choice would be ‘Gangubai’, but I actually became a fan of Alia from her second film onwards, and that was ‘Highway’

Ranbir added: “I was really looking forward to this film and I actually saw it in the edit. I just knew that this was the birth of an actor which is probably… Indian cinema and world cinema weren’t ready. I hadn’t seen an actor deliver what she did in that film and I think I became a huge admirer of her work since then.”

For Alia, Ranbir’s performance in ‘Barfi!’ (which was incidentally released in the same year when she made her screen debut) takes the cake.

Talking about her husband’s performance in ‘Barfi!’, the actress said, “I think it is just so simple, funny at the same time, so heartbreaking. He literally did not speak throughout the film, did everything through his eyes, and that was the most beautiful part. It is one of my favorite, most impactful Ranbir Kapoor performances.”

As ‘Brahmastra’ nears its release, the film has become a part of their DNA now as Ranbir mentioned in the video, “It’s been five years. Ayan, Alia, and I are also really close friends, so on every occasion in our lives, if it’s a birthday, if it’s Diwali, if it’s Christmas, if it’s our marriage, we were always talking about ‘Brahmstra’. So, it never really left our system.”

‘Brahmastra’, directed by Ayan Mukerji, will drop in theatres on September 9.

Banter Boss: Big B’s naughty question to ‘KBC 14’ contestant

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Banter Boss: Big B’s naughty question to ‘KBC 14’ contestant

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, often seen indulging in banter with the contestants, will be seen engaged in a fun-filled conversation with 35-year-old Delhi-based businessman Harsh Poddar about how his wife reacts when he returns from office with a smile.

Harsh said: “Sir I have to tell you something about the argument between me and my wife. Whenever I return from the office with a smile ….”

Before he completed his sentence, Big B replied: “Aaj Hans rahe hain. Aap kya kisise mulakat karke aaye hai? (You seem to be very happy. Whom you met today?)” Then the contestant jokingly replied: “Sir, it happens with you also?” And Big B just smiled.

Moving ahead in the conversation, the host asked him about how he got into the business of medical supplies after coming from a family of doctors and the contestant talked about his father, who guided him in his business. Harsh added that he idolizes Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar.

As his wife is a dentist, he told Bachchan that with the winning amount, he wants to open a clinic for her.

He also calls himself lucky to be part of the show hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.

“Being a part of this show made me realize how lucky I am to be sitting on the hot seat because there were a lot of great contestants with me that night sitting on the fastest finger first chairs,” he said. “I entered with luck but stayed on with wit. I will always cherish these memories.”

Poddar will be seen attempting the question for ‘Dhan Amrit’ (Rs 75 lakh) in Wednesday night’s episode of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 14’.

It airs on Sony Entertainment Television.

Mirabai Chanu made Big B perform Manipuri folk dance on ‘KBC 14’

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Mirabai Chanu made Big B perform Manipuri folk dance on ‘KBC 14’

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu requested megastar Amitabh Bachchan to perform the Manipuri folk dance Thabal Chongba along with her on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 14’.

Commonwealth Games 2022 gold medalist boxer Nikhat Zareen and weightlifter Chanu took over the hot seat on the show.

During the game, Big B asked them a question about the traditional dance performances at the Yaoshang Festival(a five-day festival celebrated during spring) in Manipur, and Chanu being from the same state was aware of the answer and she chose the correct option that is Thabal Chongba.

Later, she taught him the dance steps to perform along with her and Nikhat. She asked Bachchan: “There is a small request if you could join me on stage to perform a few steps.”

Big B also enquired the ace sports personalities about the strict diet regime that they follow while training and to this Mirabai told him that she loves pizza: “I am so fond of pizza but have to avoid it.” Nikhat said that she is a big foodie and she often misses Hyderabadi biryani.

Furthermore, at the request of Zareen, he delivered the famous dialogue, ‘Rishtey mein to hum tumhare baap lagte hai’ from his 1988 movie ‘Shahenshah’ in Hyderabadi.

She mentioned: “Please say the iconic dialogue, ‘Rishtey mein to hum tumhare baap lagte hai’ in Hyderabadi’

Bachchan laughed and replied: “You requested me to do something wrong as I am not your father firstly and I don’t know this language but If you say, I will follow you.”

He also recreated the scene from his 1990 blockbuster film ‘Agneepath’ at Chanu’s request. He enacted his character of Vijay Deenanath Chauhan, saying the line: “Vijay Deenanath Chauhan, baap ka Naam Dinanath Chauhan, Umar 36 saal, 9 Mahina, 8 dins aur ye 16 ghante chaalu hai’.

‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 14’ airs on Sony Entertainment Television.

From YouTube stars to psy trance DJs, music creators ride on Lord Shiva’s mass appeal

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From YouTube stars to psy trance DJs, music creators ride on Lord Shiva’s mass appeal

What used to be a mood elevator for the Kavadiyas in the holy month of Sawan (July 14 to August 12 this year) has gone mainstream, garnering hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube, making pop stars out of singers who were known only to the devout, or were just voices whose names did not interest Shiva devotees making their way to Haridwar.

Lord Shiva, in his Nataraja avatar, is the god of dance and the dramatic arts, but for creators of the new genre of music inspired by the cosmic dancer, chanting the god’s name ensures instant Internet stardom. Check out the makers of ‘Har Har Shambhu Shiva Mahadeva’, which has garnered 100 million YouTube views (and counting!).

Abhilipsa Panda is a Karate black belt and national-level champion, and a winner of the Odisha Super Singer contest, and Jeetu Sharma is a rising YouTube star who has been making a living off the music-sharing site since 2020. Together, they have spun out a sensation produced at Jamshedpur studio.

But they are not alone. Here is the IANS selection of the five Shiva songs that are burning the Internet, riding on the extensive penetration of the 4G network.

1. Nirvana Shatakam: The track has been created by the Sadhguru-inspired Sounds of Isha from the chant that goes back to Adi Shankara. It embodies the essence of ‘vairagya’, or renunciation of worldly pleasures, or the path of Brahmacharya.

The Nirvana Shatakam’s six verses are inspired by the philosophy that attachment to one’s corporeal body and the pleasure of the sense organs is the root cause of all sorrow and needs to be abandoned to achieve self-realization.

2. Shiva Kailasho Ke Vaasi: This intensely devotional song has been composed by Hansraj Raghuwanshi in a downtempo progression. It makes good use of traditional instruments such as the tabla, bamboo flute, and the manjeera. The lyrics talk about the blessings rendered by Lord Shiva to his followers.

The song appeals to a broad audience, mainly millennials, thanks to its rhythm and relatable lyrics. Interestingly, Raghuwanshi. who also features in the music video, has dreadlocks similar to those of Lord Shiva’s ‘jatayein’. Unsurprisingly, he’s known among fans as ‘Babaji’.

3. Om Namah Shivaya – Psy Trance Mix: The track, which is popular in the party circuit from Anjuna to Ibiza, takes the basic Lord Shiva mantra and gives it a psychedelic progressive spin. It has a limited fan following in India, but it finds audiences across the world, given its psychedelic appeal and not being hemmed in by any language barrier. Shiva is going global and this psy trance track is one of the most powerful drivers of the phenomenon.

4. Mera Bhola Hai Bhandari: Another favorite of the Internet, this one, too. has been composed by Hansraj Raghuwanshi in collaboration with Suresh Verma. The music video of the song, which fuses Hindi and Pahari lyrics, features exquisite locations across North India, including the snow-clad mountains. The song has been used in countless Instagram reels as well as TikTok and other short-format content that travels with lightning speed across the Internet.

5. Har Har Shambhu Shiva Mahadeva: Coming back to the song we started with, this Shiva ‘stotra’ has been crafted by using VST (Virtual Studio Technology) plugins and presents an up-tempo progression as it uses elements of dubstep and hip-hop violins.

Sharwanand, Raashi Khanna film goes on floors with pooja

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Sharwanand, Raashi Khanna film goes on floors with pooja

Acclaimed Telugu writer and director Krishna Chaitanya’s next film, featuring actor Sharwanand in the lead, officially began on Monday with a simple pooja.

The film, which happens to be Sharawanand’s 33rd, is being bankrolled by one of Telugu cinema’s most successful producers T. G. Vishwa Prasad along with Vivek Kuchibhotla.

Sources say that the yet-to-be-titled film, which is tentatively being referred to as #Sharwanand33, will be a political action drama.

For the muhurtham shot, Trivikram Srinivas sounded the clapboard, while Krishna Chaitanya himself directed it. The film’s regular shoot is to commence in October.

Krishna Chaitanya’s powerful script will be showcasing Sharwanand as an intense character. Raashi Khanna plays the female lead while Priyamani will be seen in a pivotal role in the film.

Yuvan Shankar Raja will be scoring music for this film which will have cinematography by Jimshi Khalid.

Janhvi Kapoor reminisces playing ‘teacher-teacher’ with sister Khushi

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Janhvi Kapoor reminisces playing ‘teacher-teacher’ with sister Khushi

On the occasion of Teachers’ Day on Monday, actress Janhvi Kapoor has recalled how she used to play ‘teacher-teacher’ and enact scenes from the Hollywood blockbuster ‘Titanic’ with her younger sister Khushi.

During a conversation on the platform Moj, Janhvi reminisced her childhood days with Khushi, revealing her undying love for ice cream, and sharing many more fun anecdotes.

On being asked how Janhvi Kapoor used to celebrate Teachers’ day, the actress said: “As a child, I had a big white wall in my room, and whatever I used to learn in that week in school, I used to make Khushi sit and played ‘teacher teacher’ with her. The white wall used to be my whiteboard.”

Reminiscing her filmy childhood days, Janhvi added: “I used to play the role of ‘Rose’ and Khushi used to play the role of ‘Jack’ from Titanic. We used to make the bed of our boat and enact the iconic scene from titanic together.

“Moreover, I used to also play the role of Deepika Padukone, and Khushi used to play the role of Shah Rukh Khan. We used to enact the scene from ‘Om Shaanti Om’ where Deepika waves at the audience.”

On the acting front, Janhvi is currently shooting for ‘Bawaal’, which also stars Varun Dhawan. It is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, under the banner of Nadiadwala Grandson. The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and will hit the screens on April 7, 2023.

Khushi is all set to make her acting debut with Zoya Akhtar’s directorial ‘The Archies’, which is produced under the banner of Tiger Baby Films. It also stars Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan, megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda, Mihir Ahuja, Dot, Yuvraj Menda, and Vedang Raina. The film is due for a 2023 release on the streaming platform Netflix.

Rajat Dahiya lost 18 kilos for his role in ‘Sanjog’

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Rajat Dahiya lost 18 kilos for his role in ‘Sanjog’

Rajat Dahiya had to shed 18 kgs of weight to play 30-year-old Gopal in the show ‘Sanjog’ opposite Kamya Panjabi.

The actor, who was playing a bulky middle-aged man in his last show ‘Tujhse Hai Raabta’ has to put in a lot of effort to depict the personality of a well-built young man in his present serial.

He shared: “I had to put in a lot of effort for the character of Gopal because earlier, in ‘Tujhe Hai Raabta’, I was playing a 55-year-old man, who was bulky. In Sanjog, I am playing a fit guy in his 30s.”

Rajat opted for a strict diet and regular exercise to get the kind of physique needed for his role.

“So, to get into Gopal’s character, I worked out regularly for more than 3 to 4 months while maintaining a proper and strict diet. Through this, I have managed to lose almost 15 to 18 kgs of weight and I have been maintaining this physique ever since.

“I just hope the audience will like me in this new avatar and shower me with a lot of love and appreciation,” he added.

‘Sanjog’ is a story of two mothers Amrita, played by Shefali Sharma, and Gauri, portrayed by Kamya Panjabi, and how they do everything for their daughters yet find them completely opposite to them in their behaviour and approach towards life.

The latest first poster of ‘Goodbye’ shows bond between father and daughter.

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The latest first poster of ‘Goodbye’ shows bond between father and daughter.

The first clip poster of ‘Goodbye’ movie, which is featuring Rashmika Mandana and Bollywood Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, has released on Saturday.

Flaying With kite by amithab Bachchan at the same time actress Rashmika Mandana holding the thread of kite, Side of Star Hero, you can see in the poster, Megastar tweeted.

The first poster from the film showcases Bachchan and Rashmika in a beautiful father-daughter moment where they are seen celebrating life while flying a kite.

The film also stars Neena Gupta and Pavail Gulati in pivotal roles.

Produced by Ektaa R Kapoor’s Balaji Motion Pictures in association with Good Co.

‘Goodbye’ is all set for worldwide release in cinemas on October 7.

Shankar calls Dhanush’s ‘Thiruchitrambalam’ a ‘beautiful movie’

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Shankar calls Dhanush’s ‘Thiruchitrambalam’ a ‘beautiful movie’

Ace director Shankar, who is now simultaneously directing Kamal Haasan-starrer ‘Indian 2’ and Telugu star Ram Charan’s ‘RC15’, has showered praise on the recently released Dhanush-starrer ‘Thiruchitrambalam’, calling the film, ‘a beautiful movie’.

Taking to Twitter, Shankar wrote: “‘Thiruchitrambalam’. A beautiful movie. The beauty is in the lovely moments that follow the painful ones. Nithya Menon’s character and superb performance seizes hearts, the writing by Mithran R Jawahar as well. #DNA at their best as usual. Love to Bharathiraja, Prakash Raaj and the whole team.”

Dhanush was quick to respond to Shankar’s praise.

The actor tweeted, “Thank you so much sir. This means a lot to me and my team.”

The film has gone on to become an overwhelming success, making a good Rs 30 crores in the opening weekend itself. It has already crossed the Rs 60 crore mark in gross earnings worldwide.

‘Thiruchitrambalam’ has been doing brisk business not only in India but all over the world. In fact, the film’s performance is one of the best overseas performances for a Dhanush film.

‘Thiruchitrambalam’ has already emerged as Dhanush’s top grossing film in France with 10,000 entries. It is also the top grossing film of the actor in the UK, making 1,35,000 Euros so far.

Anirudh Ravichander releases trailer of ‘Oke Oka Jeevitham’

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Anirudh Ravichander releases trailer of ‘Oke Oka Jeevitham’

Sensational music director Anirudh Ravichander has launched the theatrical trailer of director Shree Karthick’s Tamil-Telugu bilingual film, ‘Oke Oka Jeevitham’.

Actor Sharwanand plays the lead in this film, which has been titled ‘Kanam’ in Tamil, along with Ritu Varma and Amala. The film is significant in Sharwanand’s career as it happens to be his 30th film.

The trailer discloses the storyline, the emotional conflict, and also shows us the technical brilliance and grandeur in visuals.

The film’s story is about a young and aspiring musician who has big dreams. But a personal loss makes him lead a soulless life. Although he has a girlfriend played by Ritu Varma to support him, he still feels alone and inefficient.

Then, life gives another chance, in the form of a scientist (Nasser) who discovers a time machine. The past is very emotional and at the same time, tragic as well. How he utilises the second chance forms the crux of the story.

Shree Karthick seems to have a promising story to offer. Expectations from the story, as well as the narrative, have risen after the trailer.

Producers S.R. Prakash Babu and S.R. Prabhu of Dream Warrior Pictures have made the film on a lavish scale and the grandness is evident from the trailer.

‘Oke Oka Jeevitham’ is scheduled to hit screens all around the world on September 9.

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