Mumbai, May 28 Aamir Khan’s sister Nikhat Khan has joined the cast of the show ‘Banni Chow Home Delivery’.
She commented: “I am excited to make my debut on the small screen with the leading channel of our country Star Plus.”
Nikhat has produced several projects including ‘Madhosh’ and also had been part of films such as ‘Mission Mangal’ and the web series ‘Special Ops 1.5: The Himmat Story’
On being part of the TV show, she shared: “It’s an opportunity and an honor to make my place in the viewer’s heart. Viewers will get to know more about my character as the show moves forward. I am excited for the viewers to love my role as the story develops.”
The show is about the journey of a strong and fiercely independent young woman, Banni (played by Ulka Gupta), who runs a food delivery business where she cooks home-cooked meals for people who have moved to the city in quest of a job but miss home-cooked food.
Ulka is cast opposite Pravisht Mishra, who would play a disabled character named Yuvaan.
‘Banni Chow Home Delivery’ is starting from May 30, every Monday to Saturday at 9 pm on Star Plus.
Mumbai, May 28 Actor Sagar Parekh, who has been part of shows like ‘Balika Vadhu 2’, ‘Tera Yaar Hoon Main’, ‘Rajaa Betaa’, and ‘Internet Wala Love’, will be next seen in the fourth season of the popular web series ‘Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan’.
Speaking more about his role and the series Sagar says: “‘Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan’ is coming up with its 4th season. It would be a web show on Voot originals. The audience will be seeing a whole new cast. The character I am playing is one of the most important in the show.”
“I am playing Yuvan, who is a spoilt brat and comes from a very rich background in Himachal. Though he is a soft-looking guy, he is very rugged by his nature. This is his biggest flaw and for the first time in my career, I am playing a character like this. Yuvan is a victim of substance abuse and through his character, we will understand the power of resistance that everyone carries within themselves.”
He also adds: “This show has been running for almost a decade. It’s rare that a show does this well. I feel this is one of the best youth-based shows. When it first aired on MTV I was not even an actor. And I never thought I would be a part of it.”
Before this Sagar has done ‘Babbar Ka Tabbar’ for ZEE5 for both seasons.
Sagar also shares his take on the OTT content and what he likes about it.
He says: “There is a lot of creativity in the process and as an actor, you grow while doing web series. This is my second and I am sure after this web show, I will evolve as a better actor and will get many more opportunities.”
Interestingly the series has some bold scenes and Sagar talks about them.
“I have a few makeout scenes but we are going to cheat as I am not comfortable and I am still exploring the process of that. Otherwise, I do not smoke in real life however I have to smoke on screen. This is something that web series make us do. they pull off the actors from their comfort zones. I am not scared of it and I will do that since it’s my job.”
Soon the cast and crew of the series will be in Goa to shoot. So how excited you are about that?
“It’s always an excitement when you have outdoor schedules and more so when it’s Goa. Then you shoot, party and chill up, gel up with your co-actors. So the bond happens at a different level. I am quite excited. The monsoon has already started there and it’s one of the best seasons to go there.”
Sagar also shares his preference as an audience and what exactly he likes to watch.
“I love to watch thrillers and Sci-fi based shows and also sometimes action-based shows. ‘Money- Heist and ‘Breaking Bad’ are my favorites.”
Mumbai, May 28 After its theatrical run, the aviation thriller film ‘Runway 34’ directed by Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn is available for early access before digital subscription on Prime Video.
Inspired by true incidents, the film follows the story of Captain Vikrant Khanna (played by Ajay Devgn), a flying prodigy, whose flight takes a mysterious course after take-off from an international destination. The cutting-edge visual treatment of the narrative, a crisp story, and screenplay make the movie an immersive watch.
The film also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rakul Preet Singh, Boman Irani, Angira Dhar, and Aakanksha Singh. Commenting on the development of early access on the OTT, Ajay Devgn said, “‘Runway 34’ has been my dream project and I am very excited to offer viewers early access to the movie through Movie Rentals on Amazon Prime Video. The intent with every movie that I make is to take it to the widest audience possible.”
“Through the service, the film will be available to movie lovers from every corner of the country – who can enjoy streaming the movie at a time and device of their choice. For those who missed watching the movie in the theatre, you can get together with your friends and family for an at-home movie night this Friday! As a special treat for my fans, I am excited to share some previously unreleased footage from the film – I hope you enjoy it”, he added.
The viewers can rent the movie in 4K quality for Rs 199 on Prime Video. ‘Runway 34’ has been directed and produced by Ajay Devgn under the banner of Ajay Devgn films.
Hyderabad, May 28 On the occasion of NTR Jayanthi, actor Jr NTR visited NTR Ghat in Hyderabad to pay his respects to his late grandfather, ex-Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and film icon N.T. Rama Rao.
Jr NTR arrived early in the morning to avoid fans and paparazzi. Nonetheless, a sizable crowd gathered at the venue, so as to catch up with the ‘RRR’ actor. The security guards tried to keep them from approaching the hero.
Meanwhile, N.T. Rama Rao’s centenary is being celebrated in grand style across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
In terms of work, Jr NTR will soon begin ‘NTR30’ with Koratala Siva. He has also announced ‘NTR31’, a collaboration with Prashanth Neel.
Mumbai, May 27 The trailer of web series ‘The Broken News’, which marks the OTT debut of Sonali Bendre, was unveiled at a five-star property in Mumbai’s Santa Cruz area on Friday.
The trailer of the show, which is adapted from the popular British series ‘Press’, presents a tale of the clash of these two disparate worlds, conflicting ideologies, and their incompatible ethics.
It shows what goes behind the business of daily news as the journalists try to balance work, ambition and integrity, amid the never-ending pressure to deliver ‘Breaking News’.
Commenting on her OTT debut, Sonali Bendre, who has starred in films like ‘Sarfarosh’ and ‘Zakhm’, said: “I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction on OTT platforms than with ‘The Broken News’ on ZEE5.”
“I connected with the concept as soon as I heard it as it’s so relevant for the times we’re living in. The entire crew and my amazing co-stars Jaideep and Shriya made my return to acting such an amazing experience. I’m so excited to share what we’ve created”, she added.
The show also stars Jaideep Ahlawat, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Taaruk Raina, Indraneil Sengupta, Faisal Rashid, Kiran Kumar, Aakash Khurana and Sanjeeta Bhattacharya in pivotal roles.
Sharing what appealed to him about the show, actor Jaideep Ahlawat said: “I love exploring complicated and nuanced characters and Dipankar Sanyal is one such dream character. We are poles apart and maybe that’s why it was so much fun walking in his shoes. Also, it was a pleasure collaborating with ZEE5 again and with BBC Studios for the first time. I am excited for the show’s premiere, and I am certain it will make a strong impression on public consciousness.”
The series revolves around two rival news networks and reveals the lives, lies, love and struggles of a dynamic group of journalists. Awaaz Bharati is an ethical and a credible news channel, headed by Editor-In-Chief Amina Qureshi (played by Sonali Bendre) and Josh 24/7 News, headed by Editor-In-Chief Dipankar Sanyal (played by Jaideep Ahlawat), is India’s No.1 news channel as per TRPs but believes in sensationalism and invasive journalism.
Between these two extreme characters is Radha Bhargava (played by Shriya Pilgaonkar) who believes in ethical journalism but is frustrated with the restrictions which come along.
Shedding light on the show’s relevance and its narrative, Shriya said a series like ‘The Broken News’ is incredibly relevant today. I like stories and characters which not only entertain but also raise poignant questions. Playing Radha Bhargav did just that which made it personally very exciting for me.”
“To add to that, it was an absolute privilege working with Jaideep Alhawat and Sonali Bendre, two actors that I admire immensely and whom I can now call my friends. ‘The Broken News’ was a creatively fulfilling experience”, she further said.
Produced by BBC Studios India and directed by Vinay Waikul, ‘The Broken News’ will drop on OTT platform ZEE5 on June 10 in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
Los Angeles, May 27 American pop star Nick Jonas loves serenading his four-month-old daughter Malti with “old classics” after she was released from the NICU after more than 100 days after her birth in January.
The 29-year-old pop star told Entertainment Tonight: “I sing to her. You know, I love to sing to her, and yeah, it’s beautiful.”
He revealed her mother and his wife, Priyanka Chopra-Jonas, 39, prefer to show their little songs “that’s on the iPod or whatever,” reports femalefirst.co.uk.
He said: “My wife kind of plays her more of the stuff that’s on the iPod or whatever, but I sing.”
Nick is “excited” to croon his own tunes in Las Vegas with his band, The Jonas Brothers – which consists of his older brothers Kevin, 34, and Joe, 32 – after they were delayed “for a number of reasons”.
Of the Jonas Brothers: Live in Vegas’, their planned residency, he said: “We’re so excited. These shows were supposed to happen so long ago and they’ve been pushed for a number of reasons, but to get back out there and play for our fans is always a good time.
“We’re really trying to make these shows special for the fans, who have spent their own money to get out there. It means a lot to us, so we’re going to be including them in picking the setlists each night.”
Last week, the former Disney Channel star gushed that his “life is beautiful” after announcing on Mother’s Day that he and the former Quantico star had become parents via surrogate.
Nick added: “She’s a gift and we’re just so blessed that she’s back home.”
Nick Jonas loves serenading his daughter Malti with ‘old classics’
New Delhi, May 27 Actress Kiara Advani, who was in the capital to launch the first song from her upcoming film ‘JugJugg Jeeyo’, dodged the question about when is she tying the knot with her rumoured beau and actor Sidharth Malhotra.
During the song launch in New Delhi, Kiara was asked if she was planning to get married anytime soon, the actress replied: “Jab hoga main aapko definitely invite karungi. Filhaal sirf filmon main meri shaadi ho rahi hai aap mujhe dulhan ke roop main yahaan dekh sakte hai. Jab bhi hoga you all will get to know. (Whenever it happens I will invite you. Right now, I am just getting married on screen, you can see me as a bride there. Whenever it happens you’d know.)”
Kiara and Sidharth are rumoured to be dating for quite some time now. However, neither of them has commented on their rumoured relationship.
Slated to release in theatres on June 24, ‘Jug Jugg Jeeyo’ is directed by Raj Mehta. The film also stars Varun Dhawan, Anil Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor.
Hyderabad, May 27 The Telugu film ‘F3’ starring Venkatesh Dagguabti and Varun Tej, which was released in theatres on Friday, has left a mixed impression on audiences.
Reports emanating from the early screenings suggest that ‘F3’ falls short of the expectations set by ‘F2’, the first installment of the ‘Fun & Frustration’ franchise.
The film had a good first half, with Venkatesh’s night blindness as his comedic streak and Varun Tej’s stutter as his entertaining aspect, but it falls flat as the narrative relies solely on the lead actors and lacks a strong story.
The second half consists primarily of old-school slapstick comedy. What the audience perceives is that Anil Ravipudi has tried to imitate the approach of EVV Satyanarayana, the late Telugu director known for his parodies, but he seems to have failed to recognize that it is nearly impossible to replicate the old master’s style.
“‘F3’ may impress a segment of the audience, but it offers nothing new to the general public,” one Twitter user complained. “With the exception of Venky and Varun, this film isn’t even close to ‘F2’. Dissatisfied,” commented another.
“You’re daydreaming if you think #AnilRavipudi will make a sensible comedy,” said yet another tweep. “#F3Movie demonstrates a shocking level of complacency. In a recycled plot, every character is an obnoxious, paper-thin caricature. At the very least, none of the jokes are up to the level of #F2Movie.”
New Delhi, May 27 Bollywood stars Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani got a warm welcome in the national capital as they were greeted with loud cheers, hoots, and whistles.
The actors were in New Delhi on Friday for launching their new number ‘The Punjaabban’ song from their upcoming film ‘Jug Jugg Jeeyo’. Officially dropping on Saturday, in an exclusive showcase to media and fans of the two stars.
Varun and Kiara also danced and showed their fans the hook step of the number, which also stars Neetu Kapoor and Anil Kapoor, in the Connaught Place area of New Delhi.
‘The Punjaabban’ song is the same number that recently got pulled into a controversy as Pakistani singer Abrar ul Haq accused filmmaker Karan Johar on Twitter of “copying” his song ‘Nach Punjaban’ in his upcoming production without his permission.
Addressing the copyright issue at the song launch, Varun said: “T-series has put out an official statement about this they legally licensed the rights. I think when you have international companies like Youtube, and Spotify … When they are playing music they have very strict laws about copyrights. It’s no joke. All the processes have been followed.”
Slated to release in theatres on June 24, ‘Jug Jugg Jeeyo’ is directed by Raj Mehta.
Hyderabad, May 27 With Vishwak Sen and Rukshar Dhillon as the lead pair, the movie ‘Ashoka Vanamlo Arjuna Kalyanam’ (better known by its acronym ‘AVAK’) had a good theatrical run, with the hero grabbing the attention of critics.
Now, the makers have announced that this feel-good movie will start streaming on the popular Telugu OTT platform, aha, from June 3.
Directed by Vidyasagar Chinta, ‘Ashoka Vanamlo Arjuna Kalyanam’ is a family entertainer with a tinge of romance and dollops of highly enjoyable comedy.
Arjun Kumar Allam (Vishwak Sen), the 33-year-old boy next door, is the focus of the story. He and his family leave for a village named Ashokapuram, where he is to marry Madhavi (Rukshar Dhillon). Due to the Covid-19 lockdown, however, Arjun and his family are stranded in Ashokapuram.
Arjun and Madhavi’s families decide to have a low-key wedding as a result of the situation. Madhavi, though, has other plans. She elopes with the man she loves. The film follows Arjun as he navigates the next set of challenges.
