India’s new Covid cases at 12,213; cross 10K-mark 1st time after Feb 26

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India’s new Covid cases at 12,213; cross 10K-mark 1st time after Feb 26

India on Thursday reported 12,213 fresh Covid cases in a single-day rise as against the previous day’s count of 8,822 infections, the Union Health Ministry said. This is the first time since February 26 that the Covid infections have crossed the 10,000-mark in a day.

In the same period, the country has reported 11 more Covid deaths, taking the nationwide death toll to 5,24,803.

Meanwhile, the active caseload of the country has risen to 58,215 cases, accounting for 0.13 percent of the country’s total positive cases.

The recovery of 7,624 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,26,74,712. Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.65 percent.

Meanwhile, India’s daily positivity rate has slightly jumped to 2.35 percent, while the weekly positivity rate currently stands at 2.38 percent.

Also in the same period, a total of 5,19,419 tests were conducted across the country, increasing the overall tally to over 85.63 crores.

As of Thursday morning, India’s Covid-19 vaccination coverage exceeded 195.67 crores, achieved via 2,51,69,966 sessions.

Over 3.54 crore adolescents have been administered with a first dose of Covid-19 jab since the beginning of the vaccination drive for this age bracket.

Sai Pallavi overwhelmed by ‘Virata Parvam’ pre-release praise

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Sai Pallavi overwhelmed by ‘Virata Parvam’ pre-release praise

‘Virata Parvam’, the next film starring Rana Daggubati and Sai Pallavi, had its pre-release event on Wednesday at Shilpakala Vedika, Hyderabad. Sai Pallavi, who received a huge shoutout, was dubbed ‘Lady Powerstar’ by the audience.

When Sai Pallavi took the platform to speak to the audience, she was met with thunderous applause.

Overwhelmed, the ‘Fidaa’ actress thanked everyone for attending the occasion, especially Venkatesh, who she said had infused her with so much positivity.

Sai Pallavi requested that everyone attend the screening of ‘Virata Parvam’ on June 17, stating that the film will pleasantly surprise everyone because it is not what anyone would expect.

Venkatesh and Ram Charan were meant to be the event’s main guests, while Ram Charan was unable to attend owing to a flight delay, Venkatesh was present.

In his remarks, Rana Daggubati apologized on behalf of Ram Charan to all of his fans for the actor’s absence on the occasion.

Director Venu Udugula and several technicians were also present at the pre-release ceremony.

‘Virata Parvam’ is slated to release on June 17 and features a large cast.

Big B on ‘Project K’: Shooting in two languages ‘exciting but monitors apprehension’

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Big B on ‘Project K’: Shooting in two languages ‘exciting but monitors apprehension’

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is currently in Hyderabad shooting for the upcoming Prabhas-starrer ‘Project K’, has talked about shooting in two languages. He says it’s exciting but monitors apprehension.

The cine-icon took to his blog, where he also talked about getting not much sleep due to a “load of work”.

He wrote: ace.. 9 hrs .. up and down a few winks .. work in consolation .. the dual-language excites but monitors apprehension and a load of work that contends and runs away.”

“The face the design the trials of its occurrence .. every time a determined decision, ‘never again’ and there we are .. at it and in huge expansion could show but against rules contractually .. give recognition .. the law is huge and great .. respect and find due cause .. final authority ..

He added: “The strain of work, at each step a revelation .. needs attention and considered concern .. a slower step an easier climb .. stand, sit about, a considerable, strangely .. was never before .. now is .. I complain far too much. I need to be brief in the brief ..”

‘Project K’ is directed by Nag Ashwin. It also stars Deepika Padukone.

It will be the first time Deepika will be sharing screen space with Prabhas on the big screen. Apart from Prabhas and Big B. Actress Disha Patani is also a part of the film. ‘Project K’ is touted as a mega-budget sci-fi thriller.

Details about their roles are still under wraps.

Pooja Hegde starts shooting for the second schedule of ‘Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali’

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Pooja Hegde starts shooting for the second schedule of ‘Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali’

Actress Pooja Hegde has commenced shooting for the second schedule of the Salman Khan-starrer ‘Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali’.

She will be stationed in Telengana’s capital city until the schedule ends on June 21. There are two foreign schedules on the cards for ‘Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali’, which will be finalized soon.

Pooja will continue shooting for the family entertainer directed by Farhad Samji. She has also started prepping for filmmaker Puri Jagannadha’s ‘Jana Gana Mana’

Talking about the upcoming slate of work, the actress will also be seen in ‘Cirkus’ opposite Ranveer Singh, ‘SSMB28’ opposite Mahesh Babu, and Puri Jagannadha’s ‘Jana Gana Mana’.

 

Nawazuddin, Sanjay Mishra-starrer ‘Holy Cow’ to release on August 22

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Nawazuddin, Sanjay Mishra-starrer ‘Holy Cow’ to release on August 22

The Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sanjay Mishra-starrer ‘Holy Cow’ has finally got its release date. The movie will be released in theatres on August 26.

Directed by Sai Kabir, the film is a dark comedy and is based on a one-night adventure of Salim Ansari trying to find his missing cow Ruksar.

The film also stars critically acclaimed actor and filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia.

Sai Kabir has made films such as ‘Revolver Rani’, ‘The Shaukeens’, and ‘Kismat Konnection’, among many others.

Sanjay’s latest outing on the big screen was in the blockbuster film ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ starring Kartik Aaryan. While Nawazuddin was seen in ‘Heropanti 2’ playing the antagonist in the film.

‘Holy Cow’ is backed by YT Entertainment and produced by Aaliya Siddiqui and Baljinder Khanna.

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Hailey shares a health update on Bieber, and says their issues bring them closer

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Hailey shares a health update on Bieber, and says their issues bring them closer

Model Hailey Baldwin and pop singer Justin Bieber have been brought closer together by their health scares.

Still recovering from the effects of a mini-stroke in March, Baldwin made the claim days after her 28-year-old husband shared that he is suffering facial paralysis from Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, reports aceshowbiz.com.

Baldwin told ‘Good Morning America’ when asked about how they have handled their health frights: “I think going through it very publicly, in front of a lot of people, it kind of forces you in a way to just be upfront about what is going on, so that people understand what you’re going through. And I think it opened up a lot of really amazing and important conversations.

“And I think that the silver lining of it honestly is that it brings us a lot closer because you’re going through it together, you’re there for each other, you’re supporting each other, and there’s just something that really bonds you through, through these times.”

“That is, I think the silver lining of these crazy times,” she said.

Baldwin added about her ‘Yummy’ singer husband’s progress: “He’s doing really well, he’s getting better every single day. He’s feeling a lot better. And obviously, it was just a very scary and random situation to happen, but he’s going to be totally okay. And I’m just grateful that he’s fine.”

Explaining how she is feeling after undergoing surgery to close a hole in her heart, Baldwin said: “I feel a lot better after that situation, I feel good… and I’m just giving my body the time to heal and recover.

“It was a little hard for me to recover from the procedure, just giving myself the time to be able to work out again and feel like normal if that makes sense, but I am doing well now,” she added. “I’m not having to be on any medication anymore so I feel good.”

Bieber announced his paralysis in a three-minute video on June 10 and said in an update for fans.

The ‘Baby’ hitmaker’s rare neurological syndrome, caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox and shingles, is said by experts to be temporary, with many sufferers recovering within weeks if there is no serious nerve damage.

Sonam’s babyshower: All about aesthetics, customised menus and beautiful decor

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Sonam’s babyshower: All about aesthetics, customised menus and beautiful decor

Bollywood diva Sonam Kapoor, who is all set to welcome her first bundle of joy with husband Anand Ahuja, celebrated her baby shower in London and she shared a few glimpses of it with her fans and followers on social media.

Sonam’s sister Rhea Kapoor and many guests who attended the shower were left impressed with the arrangements.

The sneak-peek showcased that the baby shower was held in their garden in London. It also had customised menu, napkins, and gifts for every guest.

Rhea took to Instagram Stories to share a picture of a handwritten menu with her name above it, and wrote: “Such a beautiful baby shower.”

The ‘Aisha’ star’s name was also written on the hand-painted tablecloth next to each guest’s menu.

Rhea shared more pictures from the shower that had dreamy decorations, and a table filled with cakes and pies for dessert.

The guests were also given an ivory bag and a neckpiece carrying the letters of their names. In the photos and videos shared, Sonam glowed in a pink outfit as she danced.

Sonam and Anand tied the knot in May 2018.

They announced their pregnancy in March 2022.

Radhika Apte returns to Marathi roots with ‘Medium Spicy’

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Radhika Apte returns to Marathi roots with ‘Medium Spicy’

A viral video clip that is floating around on social media indicates that actress Radhika Apte is returning to her Marathi roots with the film ‘Medium Spicy’.

The film stars Lalit Prabhakar, Sai Tamhankar, and Parna Pethe.

The leaked clip shows that Lalit and Radhika are sitting and chatting in a hotel. What happened next creates a mystery in the minds of the audience.

According to a source close to the development, it is because director Mohit Takalkar, a well-known playwright, and Radhika have previously worked together in Marathi plays.

Earlier Radhika appeared in the Marathi films ‘Gho Mala Asla Hava’, ‘Tukaram’, and ‘Postcard’ which were released in 2014. ‘Medium Spicy’ would be her return to Marathi cinema after eight years.

Meanwhile, Radhika is also gearing up for her next release ‘Forensic’ also starring Vikrant Massey, releasing on ZEE5.

 

Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa 2’ to begin production soon

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Following the success of ‘Pushpa: The Rise’ starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, all eyes are now on the sequel.

However, the delay in beginning production on the second installment of Sukumar’s much-anticipated movie has sparked a lot of discussions.

The makers are now starting to work on scheduling the shooting part, as the news has come as a relief for the movie’s fans.

‘Pushpa: The Rule’s script is still being written, and Sukumar and his crew aim to begin shooting in August. This was primarily owing to Sukumar’s inability to devote enough time to the writing sessions due to a minor health condition.

Well, now that the ‘Arya’ director seems to be confident about the scripting for ‘Pushpa 2’, the makers have apparently decided to take it on the floors in a couple of months.

The film will cross borders and have a multinational setting in which Allu Arjun will be challenged against all odds. Fahadh Faasil will play a pivotal role in ‘Pushpa 2’, and his character in the movie is expected to astound everyone.

After the enormous success of the first installment of the film, Allu Arjun’s popularity in the north belt has skyrocketed. This is why the filmmakers want to seize the momentum and are paying special attention to ‘Pushpa: The Rule’s execution.

 

Director Shankar calls on Rajini as blockbuster ‘Sivaji’ completes 15 years!

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Director Shankar calls on Rajini as blockbuster ‘Sivaji’ completes 15 years!

Director Shankar Shanmugham, who has delivered some huge blockbusters with superstar Rajinikanth, called on the actor along with his daughter on the occasion of their film ‘Sivaji’ completing 15 years on Wednesday.

‘Sivaji’, which went on to emerge as a huge blockbuster, had Rajinikanth playing an NRI who returns home to India with the dream of making education affordable to even the poor of the country.

Posting a picture of himself with Rajinikanth, Shankar on Twitter said, “Elated to have met our ‘Sivaji the Boss’ Rajinikanth sir himself on this very memorable day marking 15 years of ‘Sivaji’. Your energy, affection, and positive aura made my day!”

Sources say that the meeting of the director with the actor lasted for a good 45 minutes during which period the two discussed a number of topics including the film industry and Shankar’s upcoming film with Ram Charan.

Shankar’s daughter Aditi Shankar, a doctor by profession who will also be making her debut as a heroine through director Muthiah’s ‘Viruman’, also posted a picture of herself with the superstar clicked on the occasion.

“15 years of ‘Sivaji’! With the boss himself Rajinikanth sir,” she wrote.

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