Siddhant More has no regrets about rejecting projects for Bollywood dream

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Siddhant More has no regrets about rejecting projects for Bollywood dream

Marathi actor Siddhant More is on a break from regional cinema to commit himself further towards his big Bollywood dream.

The actor doesn’t mind not taking up anything else as long as his focus remains on Hindi cinema.

Explaining the reasons behind this feeling, Siddhant said: “After the success of my (Marathi) film ‘Shiva – Ek Yuva Yoddha’, I was offered some good scripts. But I didn’t go ahead with them and kept moving towards doing a Bollywood film. It is my childhood dream to be a Bollywood actor. And for this I have ignored many Hindi television shows too, but I have no regrets.”

Siddhant, who started his career as a model, is glad to get recognition from his debut film.

“I was always into modeling and bodybuilding. Being in shape has been my passion since childhood. I started taking up commercials which helped me become camera-friendly. When I was offered Marathi film, I jumped at the opportunity. The recognition that I got will only help me grow as an actor,” he said.

Surgery sucessful, will be back soon: Prakash Raj

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Surgery sucessful, will be back soon: Prakash Raj

Actor Prakash Raj, who was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday after sustaining an injury, said on Wednesday that his health is better and he will be back in action soon.

The actor took to Twitter to post a health update for his fans.

Posting a picture from his hospital bed, the actor said: “The devil is back… successful surgery… thank you dear friend Dr #guruvareddy and thank you all for your love n prayers.. back in action soon.”

On Tuesday, the actor had sustained a small fracture after he suffered a fall following which he was admitted to a hospital in Hyderabad.

The senior actor is known to dabble between multiple language industries and is popular with his body of work.

The actor was recently seen in the Tamil anthology “Navarasa”.

Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas’s biopic on Nageswara Rao titled ‘Stuartpuram Donga’

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Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas’s biopic on Nageswara Rao titled ‘Stuartpuram Donga’

Telugu actor Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas will soon be seen playing the lead in the biopic of Tiger Nageswara Rao. The film has been announced with the title ‘Stuartpuram Donga’.

Nageswara Rao was known as the notorious and courageous thief of Stuartpuram in the 1970s.

The life and times of Nageswara Rao, known for his smart way of escape from police and prison too, will come alive on the big screen. In fact, it was one such escape from a Chennai jail that gave him the moniker of ‘Tiger’. The infamous robber was finally shot dead by the police in 1987.

According to the film’s production team, a strong script has been prepared and all the required commercial ingredients are included in the right proportions. Vennelakanti Brothers are the writers for the film. Since the story is set in the 70s and 80s, popular technicians are zeroed in to be part of this high-budget entertainer.

The film will be directed by KS and produced by Bellamkonda Suresh.

Melody Brahma Mani Sharma will score the music. Shyam K Naidu handles the camera, while Thammiraju is the editor and AS Prakash is the art director.

Meanwhile Bellamkonda is busy wrapping up the shoot of his Bollywood debut. He will be seen in the Hindi remake of Telugu film ‘Chatrapathi’, which is directed by VV Vinayak. The shooting of the film is taking place here.

Kunal Singh to play Ankita Lokhande’s on-screen love interest

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Kunal Singh to play Ankita Lokhande’s on-screen love interest

Actor Kunal Singh who was seen as an antagonist in television show ‘Naagin: Bhagya Ka Zehreela Khel’ will now appear in Ekta Kapoor’s ‘Pavitra Rishta 2’. The actor will be in a cameo role portraying actress Ankita Lokhande’s on-screen love interest.

He says: “I am playing Archana’s (Ankita) boyfriend ‘Gaurav’. It’s a cameo but till the time I am in the show, I have got a very good screen presence. I feel blessed to be part of most loved show. And sharing screen space with popular actors like Ankita, Usha Nadkarni ma’am and Shaheer Sheikh is just like another opportunity.”

Kunal is also known for his role of ‘Sharavan Suryavanshi’ in the show ‘Saath Nibhana Saathiya’. He feels like a homecoming on getting an opportunity to work again with Ekta Kapoor.

“Working with Ekta ma’am is any actors’ dream. And I am lucky enough to have got this chance for second time after ‘Naagin’. It’s just homecoming for me. The productions treat each talent and unit on set as a family,” he wraps up.

Sidharth, Kiara cheer ‘Indian Idol 12’ finalists in I-Day Special

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Sidharth, Kiara cheer ‘Indian Idol 12’ finalists in I-Day Special

Actors Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani will be the chief guests during the finale episode of ‘Indian Idol Season 12’. With an array of performances dedicated to Independence Day, Sidharth and Kiara will also be seen promoting their upcoming film ‘Shershaah’.

“It is amazing that the ‘Indian Idol Season 12’ finale is 12-hour long. Not just me but my entire family, including my mother and grandmother are fans of this show and they are very excited for the finale episode. I would like to wish everyone lots of luck and love,” says Actor Sidharth Malhotra.

The finale episode of the show will have more than 40 acts spanning 12 hours which will be a mix of several tributes like ‘Lata Mangeshkar Tribute’, ‘Golden Era’, ‘Fauji Special’ and ‘Independence Day Special’.

Both Sidharth and Kiara cheered for the six finalists — Pawandeep Rajan, Arunita Kanjilal, Mohd. Danish, Sayli Kamble, Nihal Tauro and Shanmukha Priya.

Kiara Advani, giving her best wishes to all the contestants, says, “This show has been a part of every home for so many years. And this finale is special because it falls on Independence Day. The contestants have come this far, and I wish them all the best. They are all winners and hopefully soon they will be singing for our movies and songs.”

‘Indian Idol 12’ finale will be held on August 15 hosted by Aditya Narayan along with judges Anu Malik, Himesh Reshammiya and Sonu Kakkar. The chief guests will include singers Udit Narayan, Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik, actress Sonia Kapoor, rapper Mika Singh and singer Javed Ali.

The show airs on Sony Entertainment television.

Sara Ali Khan unveils her ‘Veerangana’ look from ‘Mission Frontline’

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Sara Ali Khan unveils her ‘Veerangana’ look from ‘Mission Frontline’

Sara Ali Khan unveiled the poster ‘Mission Frontline’ on Wednesday.

The actress took to her Instagram and shared the poster of her upcoming show on discovery+. Sara will be seen in action with the Veerangana Force in Assam for the show.

The audience will get to see her in a never-seen-before avatar performing extreme physical training routines alongside the Veerangana Force, India’s first female commando unit to tackle rising crime against women in the state.

Veerangana Force was launched in November 2012, after a year’s training in Tamil Nadu. They are a group of women commando force of the Assam Police. They have been trained in ‘silent drill’ known only to US marines, martial arts, bike riding, horse riding, use of weapons to take on eve-teasers, or anyone trying to harm women’s modesty.

They wear black uniforms and violet caps.

Prakash Raj suffers fracture, rushes to Hyderabad for surgery

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Prakash Raj suffers fracture, rushes to Hyderabad for surgery

Actor Prakash Raj on Tuesday said he sustained a tiny fracture after he suffered a fall and was undergoing treatment in Hyderabad.

The actor took to Twitter to disclose that he is undergoing surgery at a private hospital in Hyderabad. He assured his fans that there is nothing to worry about and asked them to keep him in their prayers.

“A small fall.. a tiny fracture.. flying to Hyderabad into the safe hands of my friend Dr Guruvareddy for a surgery. I will be fine nothing to worry .. keep me in your thoughts,” the actor tweeted.

However, it was not clear where and how the actor suffered the fracture.

One of the busiest South Indian stars, Prakash Raj recently announced that he will contest the elections of the Movie Artists Association (MAA), the apex body of Telugu film industry.

The 56-year-old will compete for the President’s post in the elections to be held next month. He announced 27 names of his panel members.

Manoj Bajpayee remembers friend Anupam Shyam

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Manoj Bajpayee remembers friend Anupam Shyam

Actor Manoj Bajpayee has been left heartbroken with the demise of veteran actor Anupam Shyam, his old friend from theatre days.

Talking about the late actor, Manoj Bajpayee said: “All of our friends are heartbroken by Anupam Shyam’s demise. I knew him from our theatre days. He was a jovial person who dedicated his life to acting and spirituality. He was a person who never took life too seriously. He was full of positivity and optimism and cared a lot for his friends.”

In a choked voice, the actor said: “It is very difficult to speak about his life in a very few words. Since the time he fell ill, I have been in touch with his brother. The sudden news of his demise came as a blow to all of us, his friends and of course his family. I pray for his eternal peace.”

Veteran actor Anupam Shyam passed away late on Sunday at the age of 63. The actor died due to multiple organ failure.

Mourning his loss, Manoj Bajpayee had tweeted on Monday: “Rest in peace my friend !!! You loved it fully both as an actor and as a person!!! Bahut yaad aaoge Dilli aur mumbai me bitaye din bhi yaad aayenge !!! (You will be remembered and I will miss our days spent in Delhi and Mumbai.) May you rest in peace.”

Sanya Malhotra joins forces with PETA India against elephant ‘joyrides’

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Sanya Malhotra joins forces with PETA India against elephant ‘joyrides’

The star of the Netflix black comedy ‘Pagglait’, Sanya Malhotra, is ready to turn heads all over again in a new World Elephant Day (August 12) campaign with the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India.

Shot by ace photographer Taras Taraporvala, the ad features Malhotra with a ghastly ‘cut’ on her face seemingly made by an ‘ankus’ (a sharp-edged device used to control elephants), asking her fans to “try to relate” to the animal’s fate by never riding an elephant. Her hairstyling and make-up were done by Natasha Mathias.

“When I act on screen or dance, I do so because it brings me true joy. But the elephants used for ‘joyrides’ and performances don’t have a choice at all: they are beaten into submission and usually never get to see their families again,” Malhotra said.

Often when they’re just two years old, baby elephants are torn away from their mothers and either tied up between trees with heavy chains and ropes – causing painful burns – or confined to a cramped wooden enclosure called a ‘kraal’.

To break their spirits and force them to obey, trainers beat the young elephants with sticks and jab them with the ‘ankus’ – a weapon with a sharp metal hook on one end, such as the one shown in the ad featuring Malhotra.

Malhotra mostly appears in Hindi films and has had recent parts in ‘Shakuntala Devi’ and ‘Ludo’. Her upcoming film roles include ones in the romantic comedy ‘Meenakshi Sundareshwar’ and with Vikrant Massey and Bobby Deol in ‘Love Hostel’.

Surbhi Chandna ramps up her glam quotient

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Surbhi Chandna ramps up her glam quotient

Telly star Surbhi Chandna looks gorgeous in a recent picture she posted on social media.

In the pic, she sizzles in a white tube top, printed kimono and a matching slit skirt.

The actress, who is known for her roles in ‘Ishqbaaaz’, ‘Sanjivani’ and ‘Naagin 5’, shared her picture from her recent Maldives vacation on her Instagram account. She can be seen wearing a white bandeau top paired with thigh-slit skirt.

“Until Next Time! Grateful for all the Good Times,” she wrote.

Her fans instantly responded with heart and fire emojis and commented “Loveeee” and “Beautiiiiiful touchwood”.

The actress has definitely set some interesting vacation goals.

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