Shahid Kapoor compliments tollywood star

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Stylish Star Allu Arjun had set a bar for dance in films and this is what earned him fans across India. Not just common fans but there are many celebrities too. We have heard about Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan and sultry siren Disha Patani complimenting Bunny’s dance and there is another hero too now.

He is Shahid Kapoor. The ‘Kabir Singh’ hero went for a Twitter Q&A last night and when an enthusiast asked one word about Allu Arjun, Shahid Kapoor replied that “Love his dancing skills.”

Bunny’s fans were once again delighted to see other industry heroes appreciating their favourite hero. However, Allu Arjun who is usually active on social media, is yet to react on Shahid’s flattering words.

Filmmaker Sahirr Sethhi: Every story is a quest

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Young filmmaker Sahirr Sethhi, director of the short film “Zoya”, which addresses the importance of tiger conservation, says that watching the big cat in the wild is a privilege.

“I remember my experience of seeing a tiger in the wild for the first time. It was just six feet away from me. It was so majestic that I was captivated! I started reading about how tigers are facing difficulties due to hunting and poaching, how their numbers are depleting et cetera. I just felt the urge of telling the story, not as the work of a storyteller, but telling a story with a deep sense of resonance,” Sahirr told IANS.

The director added: “It is never the same when we see a tiger in a photograph or on the big screen as opposed to seeing it in reality. Trust me, it will be a privilege for the next generation to see a tiger in the wild, and will only be possible if we do our bit to protect and preserve the tiger. In the film, the protagonist, Dr. Rajeev Kapoor (played by Rajesh Tailang) is working every single day to preserve the tiger and for that privilege of watching them in the wild.”

“Zoya” was shot in 2015 and the film has travelled to several festivals internationally.

Sharing the insight into the script, Sahirr said: “For me, every story is a quest. Every character embarks on a quest. The story of Zoya is not just the story of a conservationist looking for a missing tiger. It is also his internal quest that is philosophical. So, there is a strong subtextual pattern between his internal and external quest.”

Why did he choose to tell the story in fiction instead of a documentary? “Film is a visceral art form that captures your imagination and evokes a certain emotion that engages all our sense. A documentary would have not created that impact. Also, my aim is to create awareness without treating it like one. The narrative has to convey a feeling. That is why I chose fiction,” he said.

The short film features Rajesh Tailang, Manjot Singh and Geeta Agrawal Sharma.

According to the director, both Rajesh and Manjot were apt for the story.

“Mr Tailang has an ability to create empathy and evoke emotions in a very sublime manner. His face conveys something that is very interesting. At the same time he could be a stoical persona with great depth of emotion. That duality was required for the character,” he said.

While on Manjot, he added: “When I met Manjot in 2015, he had an innocent face and his screen presence brings a smile on your face. He looks very likable on screen. Of course he is a very talented actor. He quite easily conveys a humanistic empathy. Empathy is the keyword for the story that we intend to tell,” shared Sahirr.

The film “Zoya” is available on MUBI India app.

Lakshmi Manchu: Interesting time awaits cinema post pandemic

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Lakshmi Manchu feels if the novel coronavirus is here to stay, so is the thriving culture of cinema. The Telugu actress says the ongoing pandemic will bring a lot of logistical changes, and it will be interesting to witness the evolution of showbiz post pandemic.

“It is definitely going to be an interesting time for cinema-going forward,” Lakshmi told IANS when asked about the future of cinema post-Covid-19.

“Lots of logistical changes will need to be made but we all know the cinema cannot leave people’s lives. The virus is here to stay. We need to adapt and change our lifestyle and how we perceive things going further. No more crafts services for a while,” she added.

Coronavirus pandemic has led to a massive slowdown of the economies, bringing the entertainment industry worldwide to a standstill. There’s no clarity about when normalcy will set in, or if the world will have to embrace the new reality of social distancing and virtual hangout sessions.

But Lakshmi isn’t anxious about the uncertainty.

“Actually for the first time I’m not anxious. Now you know nothing is in your control. It has truly taught me to be in the moment in many ways. We all have to learn a new way of life and how fabulous is that. How many of us will get this opportunity. What we are going through is pretty wild,” she said.

The daughter of veteran actor Mohan Babu is spending her lockdown with her family.

“This is the first time since college to have spent so much time with them,” she said, who mentions that staying with parents “feels like a resort”.

“Family is someone you don’t choose to like but have to love. Over the years of bickering.. you know what I mean..But I realise I have a beautiful loving caring family. A family that lives by morals and ethics. It is so nice to see how we perceive life and how close we really are,” added the actress.

Amid the lockdown, the actress has come out with “Locked Up With Lakshmi Manchu”. In the show, she interacts with people from different walks of life, including film and political personalities, live on her Instagram.

Talking about the series, she said: “I was generally having a conversation with a friend of mine who suggested I should do lives with people I know around the world. One thing led to another and this whole series came together. I couldn’t be happier that I could entertain my fans and myself through this quarantine. I am so glad that I could reach out to so many people around the world and connect with what’s going on right now.”

Taapsee’s new pic says she’s ‘waiting for lockdown to get over’

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Actress Taapsee Pannu has shared a photograph from the set of “Manmarziyaan” on Instagram.

In the picture, Taapsee is seen teaming up a patiala with a grey sweatshirt.

“The night shoots I hate but the sequences I like. The interval sequence of manmarziyaan n I knew this is gonna make a lot of hearts break. Atleast the ones who have loved n lost. Right now this picture is more apt for “waiting for the lockdown to get over be like,” Taapsee captioned the image.

The actress essayed the free-spirited Rumi in the Anurag Kashyap film, which also featured Vicky Kaushal and Abhishek Bachchan.

Taapsee's new pic says she's 'waiting for lockdown to get over'

She also shared a photograph of herself from another film, where she is seen sporting bruises on her face.

“Picture u send to your mom to scare the sh*t out of her! Lol, This one was created with make-up while shooting for a fight sequence. After shooting for so many films where I sport a bruise I think now I can make one myself. I wish I knew it decades back so won’t have to cook up random stories to skip waking up early morning for school,” she captioned.

She will next be seen in “Haseen Dillruba”, “Rashmi Rocket” and “Shabaash Mithu” in the coming months.

The Megastar clarified the reasons on her exit

The sudden exit of heroine Trisha from the Chiranjeevi Koratala Siva film ‘Aacharya’ made sensational news then. Later the Corona affect made the shootings stalled in all the Film Industries across the World due to lockdown.

Later, The Megastar clarified the reasons on her exit saying that it was not the creative differences cited by Trisha that made her quit the project but the frequent clash of dates with yet another big film ‘Ponniyan Selvan’ which Trisha is part of.

The film is directed by genius Mani Ratnam so obviously she chose that film before ours. Moreover, no one knows how a film gets completed in Tollywood said the Megastar clearing all the rumours of hefty pay cheque for Trisha as silly!

Now the latest grapevine in Tollywood says that Trisha may soon share screen with Mega Star Chiranjeevi in any of the films in his line up. It is evident Chiru has films with young director Sujith, who remaking Lucifer, Bobby who is all set remake Vedalam which has good scope for actress and thus Trisha may star in the Vedalam remake directed by Bobby. Let’s see if the news comes into reality!

The movie with Chiranjeevi can boost the career of Trisha who is on a slow down mode after cult hit ’96’. The ageless beauty too want to cash in her chance with Mega Star!

Vijay has wrapped his dubbing part

The governments of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are giving permissions to the filmmakers to resume the post production formalities in the state itself.

After getting the nod from the government, several Tamil films are working round the clock to finish dubbing and sound mixing works. One such film is Vijay’s much awaited, Master.

As per the latest update Vijay has wrapped his dubbing part and Vijay Sethupathi, who did the main antagonist role in the film is about to start his dubbing part this week itself.

Earlier, popular actress Raveena dubbed for Malavika Mohan’s role in this highly anticipated film. Directer Lokesh Kanagaraj is speeding the pending works to keep the film ready for release.

Two persons Died in Road Accident

Two persons, including a brother and sister were killed and two others injured in a car accident on Monday morning. As per reports the victims were travelling in a car, when the driver hit a stationery truck parked on the road at Koshta village of Ranasthalam mandal in Srikakulam district in the wee hours of Monday. It appeared that the car driver who was driving at a high speed, was trying to overtake a lorry and crashed into the truck unaware that it was stationery.

The deceased were identified as Madiya Dillishwar Rao (22) and Madiya Vasantha (20) who belonged to Chinna Narayanapuram of Mandasa mandal. The driver Murthy and Kusuma (8) were severely injured in the accident and Kusuma’s condition is stated to be critical.According to police, Dillishwar Rao and Vasantha were reportedly returning from their uncle’s home to their native place along with their uncle’s daughter Kusuma in the car.

After reaching Koshta near Ranasthalam mandal, the speeding car hit a stationary truck parked without any warning lights on the road. The duo who were in the back seats of the car were killed on the spot. The injured driver and girl were rushed to RIMS hospital in Srikakulam in an ambulance. Family members were informed about the accident and the bodies were taken to the RIMS hospital for autopsy. A case has been registered and the investigation is underway, police said. Meanwhile pall of gloom descended over the accident in Chinna Narayanapuram where the deceased belonged.

International Nurses Day: B-Town salutes superheroes in scrubs

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On International Nurses Day, Bollywood celebrities took to social media to salute the relentless efforts of the nursing community amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ayushmann Khurrana shared in a statement: “This year we should all salute them for being our frontline warriors, the real heroes who are fighting coronavirus every single day and saving lives despite being the most at risk. We will be forever in debt to the nurses, the medical fraternity across India and the world for putting themselves on line and coming to work when they could also be staying safe with their families. I only want to say thank you to them and their families from the bottom of my heart.”

Kajol tweeted: “Behind that mask is a hero, who is saving the world in silence. Thank you to all those heroes, thank you to the nurses. #InternationalNursesDay”

Madhuri Dixit wrote: “Along with all the other frontline workers and the entire healthcare community, we’re grateful to the nurses who’re putting their lives at risk to nurse the world back to health. We should value their efforts & be thankful for everything they’re doing for us #InternationalNursesDay.”

Sanjay Dutt shared: “So many lives have been saved because of the selfless work that our nurses and the healthcare professionals are doing. Can’t thank them enough for putting their lives at risk to save the lives of others. #InternationalNursesDay.”

Yami Gautam expressed: “Our heroes #InternationalNursesDay”.

Ananya Panday posted: “To the pillars of the medical fraternity, who stand by doctors & our families through some of the toughest times. This #InternationalNursesDay, we celebrate and commend your spirit, determination & compassion.”

Abhishek Bachchan tweeted: “Respect and gratitude! Thank you heroes. #InternationalNursesDay”

Aditi Rao Hydari expressed: “The heroes of today…#InternationalNursesDay”

Dia Mirza shared: “Today we celebrate the nurses in healthcare systems across the globe that lead the fight every single day. As they risk themselves to save lives, you too can help them by Staying Home & Keeping Them Safe!#InternationalNursesDay2020 #StayHomeKeepSafe #Healthcare #CovidWarriors”

Neil Nitin Mukesh wrote: “Salute to all our SUPERHEROES who are selflessly fighting the COVID – 19 pandemic to keep us safe. They have always been the superheroes, they will continue to. HAPPY INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY #nursesday2020”

Producer Ritesh Sidhwani tweeted: “To all those superheroes in scrubs, we are with you, today & always! Thank You for the sacrifices you endure. InternationalNursesDay”

Singer Adnan Sami shared: “Wishing an infinite amount of Love and Respect to all our Nurses for the tremendous work they are doing for us. We are indebted to you beyond words. Thank you for being our extraordinary & relentless warriors with true ‘Super Powers’! #Respect #InternationalNursesDay

Producer Bhushan Kumar shared: “Saluting the nurses and acknowledging their continuous contribution towards saving lives not just today but everyday. We are grateful for your selfless service and pray for your safety. #InternationalNursesDay.”

Priyanka Chopra shares pic of ‘first day out in two months’

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Indian actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas has shared a photograph of herself stepping out of the house for the first time in two month amid the ongoing lockdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Priyanka took to Instagram and shared a photograph of herself sporting a designed face mask.

“Eyes are never quiet. #FirstDayOutIn2Months Thanks for the masks @avoyermagyan,” she wrote along side the picture.

Designer Manish Malhotra commented: “Your eyes Sparkle always”.

Actress Esha Gupta dropped a smiling emoji with heart eyes.

Recently, Priyanka shared a picture of herself cuddling her two pet dogs Diana and Gino.

Alongside the adorable image, she captioned: “Sunshine is better with cuddles. @ginothegerman@diariesofdiana.”

Tata Sky Fun Learn premieres Baahubali: The Lost Legends – S04 for the first time on Television

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The magnum opus Baahubali, which crashed box office records, was later turned into a multi-episode animated series titled – Baahubali: The Lost Legends by SS Rajamouli, creator of the original Baahubali movies. Tata Sky, India’s leading content distribution platform for the first time on Indian television presents Baahubali: The Lost Legends S04 produced by Graphic India and Arka Mediaworks on Tata Sky Fun Learn. This animated series will be available in both English and Hindi.

Filled with intrigue, war, action, and adventure, this season showcases, Mahishmati and its protectors face their greatest challenge as they find themselves, the targets of a mysterious new force, seeking revenge on the legendary kingdom. The season also features never-before-revealed stories about the characters from the film, including Prince Baahubali, Bhallaladeva, Kattappa, and Sivagami. Thereby introducing new characters and expanding the world of Baahubali.

 Catch the amazing series on Tata Sky Fun Learn 688 everyday at 1pm . The service is also available on Tata Sky Mobile App under Live TV