Zeenat Aman's Instagram updates give us insights into her life, both personal and professional. Fans appreciate her thought-provoking content and fashion sense, often engaging with her posts. Recently, the 72-year-old actress wrote a heartfelt post about her mother's sacrifices for her acting career and expressed her feelings about her elopement. Zeenat Aman remembers her mother View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zeenat Aman (@thezeenataman) She started her post by acknowledging the beautiful pictures fans send her from yesteryear, "Every Sunday, a dedicated well-wisher sends me old photographs from their archive. Zeenat Aman memorabilia if you please. This Sunday he sent me these two images of my mother, pictured respectively with my father Amanullah Khan and my German stepfather Uncle Heinz." Zeenat Aman further wrote, "There has been no more extraordinary woman in the world than my Ma. She was my safe harbour. She was a woman ahead of the curve. She was gracious, beautiful and whip smart." "After she and my father separated in the 50s, she taught herself business and became a working woman. She sent me to the best of boarding schools and never missed a visit, whence she would come laden with parcels of tuck. When I made up my mind to pursue a career in acting, she gave up her own work to be my manager. She negotiated my contracts, invested my earnings, packed my tiffins, ran my lines, inspired my style, and bolstered my confidence to the nth degree. All this while maintaining her own exciting social life within the expat community in Mumbai." She added. Zeenat Aman further wrote, "Mummy never thought any man was worthy of me ( she was onto something there), and it was the only matter that we ever locked horns on. Even then, if I were ever low, I would crawl into her bed in our apartment off Nepean Sea Road, lay by her side and hold her hand. No words would be spoken, but my turmoil would settle and I would feel secure." Talking about how her mother felt when she eloped, Zeenat penned, "It’s true that I broke her heart a little when I eloped, but it mended with the birth of my first son, who shares a birthday with her. When ma died in 1995, I felt as though a veil of protection was snatched off my shoulders. These pictures are all the more precious to me now that I can only return to her safe harbour in my memories." She concluded her post by asking her fans about their cherished memories, "That’s a little about my mother. Tell me why yours is/was extraordinary?"
23 April,2024 09:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSalman Khan's brother-in-law Aayush Sharma is currently occupied with promoting his upcoming film Ruslaan. In a recent interview to promote the movie, he talked about the challenges he faced during his early days in Bollywood. In a chat with Bollywood Bubble, Aayush revealed that he worked as a background dancer in the song "Dilliwali Girlfriend" from the movie Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, and Kalki Koechlin. He also reflected on a time when he didn't have enough money to buy breakfast. Salman Khan's brother-in-law Aayush Sharma was a background dancer In the interview, Aayush Sharma mentioned that his first visit to Mehboob Studios in Bandra, Mumbai was for the shooting of "Dilliwali Girlfriend". He reminisced about that day, recalling his experience, “I came to Mehboob Studios for the first time for Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’s shoot and a lot of people asked me why I was working as a background dancer. I was not getting work as an assistant director. I wanted to become a casting director so that I could reach a film set that way. But then that day when I went to Mehboob, there were 300 to 400 background dancers and I was one of them. It was a beautiful moment. I saw Manish Malhotra, Deepika Padukone, Kalki Koechlin, and Ranbir Kapoor on set. We were given to do a step for Dilliwali Girlfriend. I was trying to hide in the back so that I don’t get seen in the camera, but they kept calling me ahead. That day I had a craving to go and see behind the monitor. I wanted to see how I looked in front of the camera.” Salman Khan's brother-in-law recounts days when he had only Rs 20 Aayush also remembered a time in his life when he had only Rs 20 in his pocket. Reflecting on that moment, he recounted standing outside a small eatery in Bandra, worrying about how he would afford breakfast the next day, when he suddenly got a job offer. He mentioned, “There was a day in my life when I just had 20 rupees. I had no money for breakfast in the morning, so I was having a roll that night and wondering what I would do for breakfast the next day. That time I got a call for a shoot for stock images in Navi Mumbai. I did that. And when I got that call about Antim’s satellite being sold, I was again in front of that food joint and wondered that from 20 rupees to so many crores.”
23 April,2024 08:58 PM IST | MumbaiVarun Dhawan Birthday 2024: The actor turns a year older on April 24, 2024. Son of veteran filmmaker David Dhawan, Varun marked his acting debut with the 2012 film 'Student Of The Year' directed by Karan Johar. Ever since he has starred in several films of different genres and has strived to prove his versatility as an actor. He was last seen in the film 'Bawaal' opposite Janhvi Kapoor in 2023. The film that drew parallels to World War 2 was directed by Nitesh Tiwari. It was a direct-to-digital release and is available to stream on Prime Video. Here are his upcoming projects: Citadel: Honey Bunny- This series created by Raj and DK of 'The Family Man' fame stars Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead. The show is an Indian adaptation of the international series, which was created by the Russo brothers. The global version of the series stars Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden. Kay Kay Menon, Simran, Soham Majumdar, Shivankit Singh Parihar, Kashvi Majmundar, Saquib Saleem, and Sikandar Kher are also part of the Indian Citadel world. Bhediya 2: Varun Dhawan had played a werewolf in this social drama that also stars Kriti Sanon. Directed by Amar Kaushik, the film forms part of the same universe as Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor's 'Stree'. A year ago, Varun had annouced that he will be returning for Bhediya 2. The film will be released in 2025. View this post on Instagram A post shared by VarunDhawan (@varundvn) Baby John: Varun Dhawan will next be seen in the film 'Baby John'. It is being directed by A. Kaleeswaran. Atlee is presenting the film in association with Jio Studios and Cine1 Studios. Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jackie Shroff and Rajpal Yadav are also a part of the movie that will hit the theatres on May 31, 2024. The film is produced by Murad Khetani, Priya Atlee and Jyoti Deshpande. Meanwhile, there are reports that the film may get pushed to July, however, there is no confirmation on that front. Untitled film with Janhvi Kapoor: After 'Bawaal', Janhvi and Varun will be reuniting for 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari'. The film will be directed by Shashank Khaitan who has also helmed the Dulhania franchise and 'Dhadak'. While the makers have not called it a part of the 'Dulhania' franchise, fans were not happy to see Alia Bhatt being replaced. Stree 2: Varun Dhawan will reportedly make a cameo appearance in his 'Bhediya' avatar in the Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor-starrer.
23 April,2024 06:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVarun Dhawan turns 37 on April 24. The Badlapur actor and Sidharth Malhotra relived memories of their debut movie Student of the Year on the 8th season of Koffee with Karan. Hosted by Karan Johar, the show is known for its controversial nature, and Varun aired his fears about getting into trouble right in the beginning. In previous episodes, stars have landed in trouble for being too candid while expressing their opinions in response to Karan's questions. Keeping that in mind, Varun and Sidharth were extremely cautious about what they revealed on the show. When Karan asked them if they thought this show "people into trouble", the two actors said yes in unison. Varun then elaborated that his film producers, who were working with him at the time, were actually scared of his appearance on the show. “I have producers working with me who are scared," he said. Sidharth elaborated that Varun got a 15-minute lecture from a producer about how he should be extremely careful on the show. "We were at the last party… there was a 15-minute long conversation/lecture, more to him (points to Varun),” Sidharth said. Varun added that “people are worried” and asked him to be "careful". Varun Dhawan birthday 2024 Varun, who married his longtime girlfriend Natasha Dalal in January 2021, also asked Karan to make sure that their relationships stayed intact even after the episode. After Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's opening episode, many netizens accused Karan of causing a rift in relationships. Varun seemed to be taking a dig at this perception around Karan and his show. The director went down memory lane and shared his first impressions and thoughts of Varun and Sidharth when they became his assistant directors. "The journey started on 'My name is Khan', we know that Sid was actually doing a feature film which didn't happen, then he decided to become an AD, the chief assistant on the film was Karan Malhotra, the director of 'Agneepath' and 'Shamshera'. He added, "Varun’s story is of course famous in Dharma. First I had met his mom and she said that you know, he wants to assist you. When he had come to meet me. I decided to show him the office, because he was David ji’s son. When we went in, the head of production was Manoj Mitra. We walked in together, Varun was ahead of me so Manoj stood up because he saw me but Varun said baitho baitho. Like Manoj Mitra has got up to see Varun, who no one knows."
23 April,2024 06:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentArti Singh's upcoming wedding is set to be a grand event, filled with music, celebration, and plenty of dancing. There's also excitement about a family reunion, with actor Govinda planning to join the festivities. Kashmera Shah is eager to meet her "father-in-law" at her sister-in-law's wedding. For those who aren't aware, Govinda and Krushna Abhishek have had a public feud for years. However, Krushna's wife Kashmera believes the wedding will be an opportunity to move past any hard feelings and focus on the positive. Krushna Abhishek's wife Kashmera asks Govinda to attend Arti Singh's wedding “He might have been angry at us, but he is not angry at Arti. And it is not Krushna’s wedding. If he was not coming for our wedding, we would have understood as he is upset with us. But it is Arti and she really wants him there (sic.)” She said to Hindustan Times. In a plea for Govinda to mark his attendance, she added, “I would request him to come as it is Arti, and not take our anger out on her (sic.)” “It’s a happy occasion for the family, and we will welcome him with our open arms. I am his daughter in law. I will be meeting my father in law at the wedding, and will greet him by touching his feet (sic.)” she shared. “Arti has nothing to do with what ensued between us. These things happen in a family, but that does not mean that we don’t love each other (sic.)” She concluded. A little about Arti Singh and her beau 'Bigg Boss 13' contestant and actress Arti Singh is all set to tie the knot with beau Dipak Chauhan. As the pre-wedding festivities have kick-started, photos and videos of Arti’s haldi ceremony have surfaced on social media. Clad in a pink and green lehenga, the bride-to-be danced her heart out to the beats of dhols with brother and actor Krushna Abhishek. Arti and Dipak will tie the knot on April 25. Dipak is a businessman. Reportedly, it's an arranged marriage and the duo met through matchmakers. She is the niece of actor Govinda and has appeared in several TV Shows. She was also a part of 'Bigg Boss 13'. While participating in ‘Bigg Boss 13’, Krushna entered the house during the family round to support Arti. After staying away from their family for almost four months, the contestants finally met their loved ones. The emotional brother-sister duo had a heart-to-heart conversation. Krushna told her that the whole family was very proud of her as she played the game with utmost dignity. With tears in his eyes, Krushna talked about a recent moment when he was shooting in Delhi and a few school children addressed him as Arti's brother. Krushna said that it was the proudest moment of his life and he was very happy that Arti had come this far in the journey.
23 April,2024 06:30 PM IST | MumbaiRanbir Kapoor's movie 'Animal' is still receiving acclaim even after three months since its release. The film broke several box office records and remains a topic of discussion. Vishal Bhardwaj opens up about Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal In a recent interview with Firstpost, Vishal Bhardwaj shared his thoughts on the film, admitting that he had mixed feelings while watching it – he both hated and enjoyed it simultaneously. During an interview with Firstpost, when asked about his thoughts on the film, the director said, “I have still not made up my mind what to feel about that film. because I enjoyed it and at the same time I hated it.” Adil Hussain speaks out on 'Animal' Seasoned actor Adil Hussain, who is known for films like ‘Taare Zameen Par’, ‘Life of Pi’, and ‘English Vinglish’ to name a few, made startling comments on being a part of the 2019 film ‘Kabir Singh’ starring Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani. However, the statements made by Adil caught the attention of the film’s director Sandeep Reddy Vanga who hit back. On the YouTube channel AP Podcast, Adil said, “That’s the only film in my life that I have done without reading the script, without seeing the movie which it is based on. I regret it till today. The only movie I have regretted doing is that film… Kabir Singh." Sandeep took to X, formerly Twitter, and shared the video of the interview and wrote, “Ur 'belief' in 30 art films didn't get as much fame to u as ur 'regret' of 1 BLOCKBUSTER film did. I regret casting u, knowing that ur greed is bigger than ur passion. NOW I'll save U from the shame by replacing Ur face with AI help. Now smile properly.” 'Kabir Singh', which emerged as Shahid's biggest hit of his career, was a remake of 'Arjun Reddy'. Both 'Arjun Reddy' and 'Kabir Singh' were directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who made a hattrick of blockbusters with his recent directorial, the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer 'Animal'. Meanwhile, Adil Hussain will next be seen in 'Ulajh' which stars Janhvi Kapoor and Gulshan Devaiah. The film follows the journey of a young diplomat, who, belongs to a prominent family of patriots, and finds herself embroiled in a dangerous personal conspiracy while far from her home turf, at a career-defining post.
23 April,2024 06:01 PM IST | MumbaiMany a time, when two power-packed filmmakers have collaborated, they've created magic on the silver screen. Farhan Akhtar-Zoya Akhtar, Karan Johar-Ayan Mukherjee, Siddharth Anand-Aditya Chopra, Ekta Kapoor-Rhea Kapoor and many other iconic collaborations have led to films that have either become cult classics or have presented a whole new world to explore for the cinema lovers. Joining this list is Mozez Singh and Guneet Monga, who are back together after Zubaan, with their second collaboration, Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous. Mozez has directed the feature and Guneet has produced the upcoming documentary film which promises to be a riveting glimpse into the life of rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh. While Mozez is known for his distinctive storytelling and visually stunning narratives, Guneet Monga has established herself as a pathbreaking filmmaker with projects like 'The Lunchbox', 'Masaan' and the Oscar-winning documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers' to her credit. The filmmakers have garnered widespread acclaim for their commitment to delivering and fostering groundbreaking cinema. Their collaboration promises to be a perfect blend of Mozez's directorial vision and Guneet's expertise in producing innovative and impactful cinema. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mozez Singh (@mozezsingh) "It is always amazing to collaborate with Guneet. She has this creative energy and an insatiable drive to deliver the best, which is brilliant. Working with her and everyone at Sikhya is a wholesome experience. Her vision & dedication to the craft are truly commendable," Mozez said about collaborating with Guneet. A teaser for the documentary was released some time ago, where rapper Honey Singh said he is set to reveal some never-spoken-before details of his life. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mozez Singh (@mozezsingh) As the dynamic duo prepares to embark on this exciting venture, anticipation around their collaborative project is sky-high! While the release date on 'Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous is still to be announced, millions of fans are waiting for it to hit the OTT this summer.
23 April,2024 05:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe most anticipated series of the year from visionary director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has captivated everyone ever since it's announcement while the recently released trailer offered a spectacular glimpse into the world in which every frame is steeped in intrigue, passion, and drama. With Heeramandi, SLB is going to set a benchmark on the global stage proving himself the best director who can tell Indian stories in the most Indian way. As the world will witness the biggest phenomenon of the OTT world with the arrival of Heeramandi, it's also the biggest marvel SLB is about to add in his celebrated filmography. In a recent interview, Sanjay Leela Bhansali was seen sharing interesting anecdotes about Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. He said, "Because I have always wanted to be lost. This is the biggest set I have made in my life. Because it's really that walls have been pushed way beyond what I thought. I would ever be able to push as a child which I thought it was. So I feel I have started enjoying and understanding more and more as my filmmaking has progressed. I have started enjoying creating walls at a distance and further and further. But I never want to dictate. I feel I have set it. The audience will find what they want to see. A lot of time people have criticised that we have so much to see that for the first time we miss the essence of the scene." Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh and Sharmin Segal formed an ensemble cast of the 'Heeramandi' world. The series is set in the midst of multiple power struggles in Heeramandi, Lahore (now part of Pakistan), and more generally in undivided, pre-independence India, where anti-colonial freedom movements were emerging. Sharing the first look on Instagram, Netflix India wrote in the caption, "Here's your first look at legendary Indian creator Sanjay Leela Bhansali's first series EVER: Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar!" 'Heeramandi' has been Bhansali's one of the most important projects. Helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is an eight-part series that is scheduled to launch across 190 countries on Netflix on 1st May.
23 April,2024 05:03 PM IST | MumbaiIt all began on Tuesday morning when a video of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal dancing to the tunes of 'Zinda Banda' from Shah Rukh Khan's film 'Jawan' went viral on social media. The videos of Mohanlal, 63, grooving to SRK and Rajinikanth's songs at an award function in Kochi are going viral on social media. In one of the videos shared by Mohanlal's fan page on X, the actor was seen wearing a cheetah-printed shirt with a brown leather jacket and pants. He flaunted his energetic moves on stage. Shah Rukh Khan also noticed the video and was all praise for the Malayalam film superstar. Khan wrote sharing the video, "Thank u @Mohanlal sir for making this song the most special for me now. Wish I had done it half as good as you. Love u sir and waiting for dinner at home as and when. You are the OG Zinda Banda!!!" Well, the conversation did not end there as Mohanlal responded to SRK with equal amount of humility and admiration. "Dear @iamsrk, nobody can do it like you! You are and always will be the OG Zinda Banda in your classic, inimitable style. Thanks for your kind words. Also, just dinner? Why not groove to some Zinda Banda over breakfast, too?" he tweeted on X. Thank u @Mohanlal sir for making this song the most special for me now. Wish I had done it half as good as you. Love u sir and waiting for dinner at home as and when. You are the OG Zinda Banda!!! https://t.co/0NezClMavx — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) April 23, 2024 Looking at this wholesome exchange between two of the finest actors of the country, fans started sharing old pictures and videos from the time the duo shared stage. King Khan has graced award functions held by the Malayalam film industry in the past and has often expressed his love and admiration towards Mohanlal and Mammootty. Dear @iamsrk, nobody can do it like you! You are and always will be the OG Zinda Banda in your classic, inimitable style. Thanks for your kind words. Also, just dinner? Why not groove to some Zinda Banda over breakfast, too? https://t.co/0OCZD4VPoH — Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) April 23, 2024 Here are some of the fan reactions: ❤️👑 @iamsrk pic.twitter.com/28tD5jkjew — Forum Reelz (@ForumReelz) April 23, 2024 Started their career as villains but became the greatest superstars, all while remaining so humble.The caption speaks for this man's humility and respect towards lalettan ❤️🫶 @iamsrk @Mohanlal #Mohanlal #SRK https://t.co/gRPT72qwsg pic.twitter.com/eakafBz3gu — Rajesh (@RajeshCinegeist) April 23, 2024 The Two OG's of Indian Cinema ❤ Throwback picture from 2014 Asianet Film Awards ✨ #Mohanlal #SRK #MangoMalayalam pic.twitter.com/2MMxOPORiz — Mango Malayalam (@MangoMalayalam) April 23, 2024
23 April,2024 04:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentManisha Koirala is currently gearing up for the release of the Netflix series 'Heeramandi' directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. She plays one of the leads in the series set in the 1940s pre-independent India. Recently, the senior actress revealed that she regretted rejecting a Yash Chopra film. Talking to India Today, Manisha Koirala revealed that she rejected a film offered to her by Yash Chopra because of Madhuri Dixit's involvement. Manisha said, “One of the regrets that I have in my career is that I didn't do Yash Chopra's film. I was pitted against Madhuri ji (Dixit), and I got scared. I backed out of that project.” However, keeping her insecurity at bay in the years to come, Koirala worked with Madhuri in the film 'Lajja'."Years later, when Raj Santoshi ji offered 'Lajja' to me, I took it because I had done the mistake before. 'Lajja's' story was mind-blowing, it was women-centric, and I was bowled over by the subject. I think when you have a strong maker, and when you are confident in your own skin, the security comes. Also, I had done the mistake of letting go of a major project which could have been a landmark film in my career. I realised I didn't want to do that mistake again because of my silly insecurities. I am so glad I did it. I am so proud of 'Lajja'." Praising the 'Hum Aapke Hai Koun' actress, Koirala said, "Madhuri ji is such a good person and actress. There was no need for me to be insecure. I think when you have a strong actor in front of you, you only perform better. They encourage you to perform better. That comes from age and experience. I loved working with Madhuri ji in that (movie). I loved working with Rekha ji as well.” The role that Koirala turned down was the one played by Karisma Kapoor in 'Dil Toh Paal Hai' alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit. The film is a cut classic and also sees Karisma and Madhuri a dance off which is called the 'Dance of Envy'. Meanwhile, Manisha Koirala will be making her grand comeback with SLB's debut series 'Heeramandi'. She plays the role of Mallikajaan who rules over an elite house of courtesans. She schemes, fearing no one — until the return of her late nemesis’ daughter, Fareedan (Sonakshi Sinha), brings tensions in the house to a boil. Outside, the city is also roiling, with revolutionaries demanding India’s freedom from British rule, with Bibbojaan (Aditi Rao Hydari), one of Mallikajaan’s daughters, joining the fight for freedom. Meanwhile, Mallikajaan’s youngest, Alamzeb (Sharmin Segal), dreams of love with the son of a nawab (nobleman), Tajdar (Taha Shah Badussha), and yearns to break out of Heeramandi.
23 April,2024 01:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood beauty Nora Fatehi, who has come a long way in the industry with her iconic dance numbers and now foraying into the acting arena, recently spoke about the paparazzi zooming in on an actor’s body parts. She remains unfazed by the act and says she is proud of her assets. In an interview with News18, Nora addressed the paparazzi’s behaviour while chasing a female celebrity and said, “I guess they’ve never seen a butt like that before. It is what it is. The media doesn’t just do it to me but to other female actors also. Maybe they don’t zoom into their butt because it’s not exciting but they zoom into their other body parts unnecessarily. Sometimes, I think that there’s nothing to zoom into, so what are they focusing on?” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nora Fatehi (@norafatehi) “Their intention (photographers) behind zooming in is maybe wrong but that’s a separate conversation. I can’t grab each person and teach them a lesson. But I still move around the way I move and I’m very confident in my body,” the actor who was last seen in ‘Madgaon Express’ said. Nora also grabbed headlines for going under the knife and enhancing her features given the difference in her appearance since she was seen in shows like ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’ and ‘Bigg Boss’ versus now. Asserting that she is comfortable in her skin, Nora adds, “These are unfortunately the things that trend on social media. They’re just playing the social media algorithm game. I’m blessed with a [good] body and I’m proud of it and my assets. I’m not ashamed of it.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nora Fatehi (@norafatehi) Nora Fatehi started her career in Bollywood with the film 'Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans' in 2014. She is known for her dance performances in movies like 'Baahubali: The Beginning', 'Satyamev Jayate', 'Dilbar Dilbar', and 'O Saki Saki'. She appeared opposite Varun Dhawan in 'Street Dancer 3D'. She was also recognized for her role in 'Batla House' with the Best Supporting Actress award at the 66th Filmfare Awards. Nora was last seen in 'Madgaon Express' directed by Kunal Kemmu. It also featured Avinash Tiwary, Pratik Gandhi, and Divyenndu. Nora will be sharing screen space with Abhishek Bachchan in 'Be Happy'. She also has the Telugu film 'Matka' in her kitty. (With inputs from ANI)
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