Filmmaker Kiran Rao's recently released film 'Laapataa Ladies' completed 50 days in the theatre. The filmmaker has now opened up about her decision to stay away from movies after the birth of her son Azad with Aamir Khan and shared that she had a 'lot of miscarriages' before the birth of her son. In a recent interview with Zoom Entertainment, Kiran revealed that she "tried very hard to have a child" but was facing health issues. "The year that Dhobi Ghat was made was the year that Azad was born. And I had tried very hard to have a child. For five years, I had a lot of miscarriages, a lot of personal, physical health issues. I was just finding it very hard to have a child. I was really keen to have a child, so when Azad was born it was… I didn’t have to make a decision. Obviously, all I wanted to do was raise my baby.” After welcoming her son Azad, Kiran stepped away from movies to raise her son and has no regrets about her decision. Her recent release 'Laapataa Ladies' came a decade after her previous release. "I enjoyed having Azad so much. Those were some of the best years of my life. I’ll never regret not having made a film in 10 years. I have no regrets because I enjoyed it thoroughly,” she said. Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao got married in 2005 and separated in 2021. They continue to co-parent their child and remain friends. Previously, Aamir had spoken about having Azad through IVF surrogacy. Aamir told PTI in 2016, "Kiran and I both wanted a child and when Azad was born, both of us were very happy and we both wanted to be honest with people about it. We haven’t done anything wrong have nothing to hide and people should know about it. So, we also honestly told the media that we have had a child through IVF surrogacy and we are very happy that we did it, it has brought a lot of happiness in our lives.” Back in 2009, Aamir had opened up about the miscarriage via his blog. “I have bad news folks. Kiran and I lost our baby. Despite our best efforts we were unable to avert a miscarriage,” he wrote.
20 April,2024 08:17 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Saba Azad dropped a rare gym picture of herself on her Instagram feed on Friday night. The actress flaunted her washboard abs in the picture while also hinting at what her diet looks like. In the picture shared by Saba Azad, she is seen flaunting her abs while wearing a gym outfit. Sharing the picture, the actress wrote, " like my rotis in multiples of 2 and with ghee thanks. Now I don’t usually post from the gym but this week the light has been very nice, also hey just cause it ain’t on the gram doesn’t mean it don’t exist aaaaite." While Saba restricted the comments on the post, she was flooded with compliments by well-wishers. "Goals," wrote Dia Mirza. Kris Gethin, who is a celebrity fitness trainer and has also trained Hrithik Roshan, commented, "Looking awesome, not looking like you overindulge in Rotis". Shreya Dhanwantry, Shibani Akhtar, Badshah, and Pashmina Roshan also hit the comment section to praise Saba. Some fans also mentioned how Hrithik Roshan has tough competition in the field of fitness from Saba. For the unversed, Saba Azad and Hrithik Roshan have been in a relationship for a while now. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saba Azad (@sabazad) Hrithik and Saba's relationship reportedly began in the early part of 2022. Saba often accompanies Hrithik for family outings, celebrations, and vacations, and their bond has been a subject of intrigue among fans. It's worth noting that Hrithik Roshan was previously married to interior designer Sussanne Khan, and their relationship dynamics have continued to draw public attention. Saba at Hrithik's son's birthday: Recently, Saba attended the 18th birthday celebration of Hrithik Roshan and his ex-wife Sussanne Khan's son Hrehaan. Sab and Sussanne share a warm relationship, They often hang out together. While Hrithik and Saba are together, Sussanne is dating Arslan Goni. During their time in Goa, Sussanne had shared a picture with Saba revealing that she calls the latter Sabooo. "@sabazad thank you darling sabooo for all the lovvve n sunshine,” she wrote sharing the picture. Saba reshared the pictures on her Instagram stories, writing, “Thank you sooz for the best time ever,” revealing her nickname for Sussanne. Other photos also showed Hrithik, Zayed Khana, and others attending the party.
20 April,2024 07:50 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAll in a day At a recent film festival, we spotted Tillotama Shome in a bold new hairdo, and Mouni Roy stepped out in a stunning white and silver saree. Siddharth and Aditi Rao Hydari walk hand-in-hand after making their engagement public. In an another corner, filmmakers Vikramaditya Motwane, Vishal Bhardwaj and Rohan Sippy struck a pose for the paparazzi Just in Up high: Kriti Sanon; At a distance, please: Virat Kohli; Must not wave: Aditya Roy Kapur; Blue babe: Nushrratt Bharuccha; Avec my security: Salman Khan
20 April,2024 06:53 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamExtending her support to Sophie Choudry, who first highlighted an incident of a dog being abused by a “monster maid”, Alia Bhatt said “stronger, stricter punishment” has to be taken against those who hurt animals. Taking to her Instagram stories, she wrote, “Next time you see someone do this to a dog/cat or any pet, take a video, and show it to the authorities. There has to be stricter punishment against people who think they can take out their frustrations on a pet.” Bhatt has previously advocated for animal welfare on several occasions, and also backed the series, Poacher, to further the cause. She did, however, court controversy for carrying a leather bag at a brand event in Mumbai soon after. Baby on board Fashion designer-actor Masaba Gupta is all set to embrace motherhood. In a joint post with husband Satyadeep Mishra, she announced the news by sharing a pregnant emoji and writing: “In other news—two little feet are on their way to us! Please send love, blessings and banana chips, (plain salted only). Baby on board.” Her mother, actor Neena Gupta, shared, “My children are about to have a child. There couldn’t be happier news.” Masaba and Mishra tied the knot in January 2023. Kajol on motherhood Ahead of her daughter’s 21st birthday today, actor Kajol took to social media to pen a post about motherhood. Nysa was Kajol’s first born, whom she welcomed in 2003. Sharing an old picture of her holding Nysa on her lap, she wrote, “Today is about me, and how I became a mom. She made my greatest wish come true and makes me happy, every single day, just by being herself. She makes me grateful and [in awe of] her love and unflinching support. I can be wrong, but I can never be in the wrong.” Nysa, who Kajol shares with Ajay Devgn, also has a younger brother, Yug. Rao fields questions on plastic surgery... What? Rajkummar Rao found himself fielding a question that has, until now, unfortunately been primarily directed to female actors alone. Yesterday, the actor denied rumours of having undergone plastic surgery after his photos from a recent event sparked a social media debate about his looks. Rao, who is currently promoting his upcoming biographical drama, Srikanth—also starring Alaya F— had posed for shutterbugs at a concert. Many commented on the fact that he looked different. “I’ve not gone under the knife. I have not done any kind of plastic surgery. That picture, if you see it again, is certainly a touched-up picture, because my skin looks so flawless. How is it possible that in 14 years, there’s [only] one picture [like that]? Even I was amazed at how flawless [I] looked without any makeup, and after shooting the whole day,” Rao said in an interview. He did, however, admit to getting fillers several years ago to “look and feel better”. I’m voting and I’ll show it Pics/PTI Actors Vijay Sethupathi, Rajinikanth, Ajith Kumar, and Dhanush were among those who turned up to register their votes for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Sethupathi, who was most recently seen in Merry Christmas and Jawan, was seen engaging in conversations with other voters as he waited his turn to cast his vote. Meanwhile, Kangana Ranaut, actor and BJP nominee from the Mandi Lok Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh, appealed to voters to exercise their right. “Today marks the first phase of voting—let’s show up in numbers and cast our votes for a brighter India. Every vote matters,” she wrote. On road to recovery Yeh Hai Mohabbatein actor Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya is on the road to recovery after breaking her forearm after suffering a fall. Her husband, Vivek Dahiya took to social media to share an X-ray image of the actor, 39, and revealed that she was set to undergo surgery yesterday. “A mishap occurred; she fell from a height, due to which she broke both her forearm bones, and was advised immediate surgery. We appreciate all the love and prayers being bestowed upon us. While Divyanka is in pain, and will recover, we would love for her to do so in privacy,” he had previously shared. Making Brits do the bhangra? Gurinder Chadha has piqued curiosity with her new venture, a film that will be frontlined by The Big Bang Theory fame actor Kunal Nayyar. Titled Christmas Karma, the movie is touted to be a Bollywood musical set in contemporary London, and inspired by Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Other actors associated with the film are Eva Longoria, Boy George, Billy Porter, and Hugh Bonneville. BAFTA-nominated Chadha said, “My aim with Christmas Karma is to create a festive classic for our times and for generations to come. I am making a British film from my unique point of view, but one that resonates with Dickens’ masterful statement on the human condition.”
20 April,2024 06:45 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamFourteen years is a long time between a film and its sequel. But Dibakar Banerjee is certain that Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 (LSD 2) required a decade of experiences and observations. When producer Ektaa R Kapoor called him in 2020 to propose the possibility of LSD 2, the director knew it was time. “I thought that a decade has passed and everything has changed in this period. So, there is enough masala [to create] a spiritual offspring. If LSD 1 was about the camera serendipitously spying on you, LSD 2 is you living for a thousand cameras,” he says. Spanning three stories, LSD 2 is a result of Banerjee’s observations of the invasion of social media in people’s lives. It shows how the internet is both a medium of freedom and enslavement. He elaborates, “The internet gives us a certain kind of independence. In the virtual world, we can be whoever we fantasise to be. But when we reinvent our identity and try to sell it, we are caught in it and that’s the exact opposite of freedom.” Gender was another concept that the filmmaker wanted to examine. The film has transgender actor Bonita Rajpurohit in a lead role, a first for Bollywood. While the team is tom-tomming about it, the director sees it as neither a feat nor a risk. “The way I see it, if there is a transgender character, a transgender actor has to play it. It’s only when we started promoting the film that we were told to say out loud that this is the first Bollywood film with a transgender actor in the lead. There is another story in the film, which also has a transgender character, but is played by a man because we were told that taking two transgender actors will be too much. So, we all make our compromises.” Compromise isn’t a word you’d usually associate with Banerjee, and thankfully so. In his 15-year career, his voice remains distinct, political and often searing—be it Oye Lucky Lucky Oye (2009) or Shanghai (2012) or Ghost Stories (2020). His work has not fallen prey to commercial cinema’s trappings. How has he managed that? “I keep myself cheap,” he laughs. He says by now, producers know that he won’t pander to their demands. “People have stopped asking me if I can make a certain kind of film. I am like an auto driver—when you ask him if he will go to Andheri, he says no. [He’ll go where he wants to go.] Similarly, my producers say, ‘Aapko kaunsi film banani hai, bata do. We’ll see if it’s feasible for us.’” Does that mean he rejects most projects that come his way? “No, I am not some big blockbuster director, whom everybody is running after. There are only a few producers who want to make interesting projects and hence, look for me. For instance, Ektaa won’t tap me for The Dirty Picture 2. She is smart, and knows what kind of films I’ll do.” Not toeing the industry’s line comes at a price, of course. It’s not lost on Banerjee. But it’s a price he is willing to pay. “What happens as a result is that I have one less bedroom in my house, or have a smaller car and less money in my bank account. But like a cockroach, I survive by still going ahead with the story that I want to tell.”
20 April,2024 06:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaRajkummar Rao recently caught people's attention at Diljit Dosanjh's concert. His latest look sparked discussion among fans. Some were surprised, while others wondered if he had undergone plastic surgery. However, Rao clarified that the viral photo was just unflattering. Rajkummar Rao denies plastic surgery During an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Rajkummar Rao responded to rumors about plastic surgery, addressing the allegations directly, “I have not done any plastic surgery, guys. It is just a bad photo. That is just a touch-up photo. I wish I had such clean and flawless skin because it looks like that. I was not wearing any makeup. But I must say it looks weird even for me. It was just a bad moment caught on camera. I have not done any plastic surgery.” “Having said that, about eight years ago, I did some filler work on my chin because I wanted to look confident. My dermatologist suggested it and I did. Do I feel confident after that? Yes. Have I done better films after that. It has changed the perception. Acting is a visual media. I am not against it. If somebody wants to boost their confidence and the science is available, then why not. But no to plastic surgery. It is too expensive and time-consuming.” The actor added. On the work front: According to a new report, Rajukummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi are teaming up for a new project. Rajkummar Rao will also be seen in the titular role in ‘Srikanth - Aa Raha Hai Sabki Aankhein Kholne’. The movie takes the audience through the exciting and inspiring journey of Srikanth Bolla, an industrialist who fearlessly pursued his dreams despite visual impairment, eventually founding Bollant Industries. Fans witnessed a little glimpse of the iconic song Papa Kehte Hai's modern-day rendition in the trailer of Srikanth - Aa Raha Hai Sabki Aankhein Kholne. The song whose original version featured in Aamir Khan's Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak has been quite talked about and eagerly awaited too. Now, Papa Kehte Hai 2.0 is all set to release on 22nd April. Aamir Khan will launch the song. A source revealed, that producer Bhushan Kumar had informed Aamir about recreating the song and the superstar was happy that it was happening to celebrate the journey of someone like Srikanth Bolla.
19 April,2024 10:30 PM IST | MumbaiMumtaz, the much loved, veteran Bollywood actor, is currently in Pakistan and seems to be enjoying her time there. She recently posted some starry pictures from her visit on her official Instagram account. One photo shows Mumtaz at a house party, posing with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Fawad Khan, and the legendary singer Ghulam Ali. Mumtaz parties with Fawad Khan, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, and Ghulam Ali View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mumtaz Actress (@mumtaztheactress) Mumtaz's official Instagram page posted some behind-the-scenes photos from her trip to Pakistan, where she joined a house party thrown by Ashan Khan. Among the shared snapshots, one features Mumtaz posing with actor Fawad Khan, both smiling as they have a good time at the party. Mumtaz is wearing a black sheer shirt with maroon trousers, while Fawad looks dashing in a black kurta paired with a blue shawl. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mumtaz Actress (@mumtaztheactress) Another photo shows Mumtaz posing with the legendary singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. In the picture, Mumtaz rests close to Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's shoulders as they pose together. Another video posted shows Mumtaz sitting beside the renowned Pakistani singer Ghulam Ali. Ghulam Ali is playing the harmonium and singing his famous song "Chupke Chupke", while Mumtaz joins in singing along with others at the house party. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mumtaz Actress (@mumtaztheactress) Why Mumtaz has been making headlines recently Veteran actress Zeenat Aman recently shared relationship advice, saying she strongly recommends live-in before marriage. Reacting to the same, her contemporary and yesteryear diva Mumtaz begged to differ and slammed Zeenat for the same. In an interview with Zoom, Mumtaz shared that Zeenat should be the last person to dish out advice given how her marriage was a living hell. The two actors shared screenspace in Dev Anand's 1971 film 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna'. Mumtaz said, “Zeenat should be careful with what she is advising. She has all of a sudden come into this huge social media popularity, and I can understand her excitement about sounding like a cool aunty. But giving advice that is counter to our moral values is not the solution to increasing your following. She knew Mazhar Khan for years before marrying him. Her marriage was a living hell. She should be the last person doling out advice on relationships.”
19 April,2024 10:00 PM IST | MumbaiAfter Deepika Padukone's character poster 'Shakti Shetty' in 'Singham Again' received praise from everyone, Rohit Shetty has finally announced 'Lady Singham' with her. He posted a picture of Deepika on his Instagram, dressed in a police uniform and striking Singham's iconic pose. Lady Singham is here! On April 19, Rohit Shetty announced 'Lady Singham' in post featuring Deepika Padukone. Captioning the picture, Rohit Shetty penned, 'MY HERO… REEL MEIN BHI AUR REAL MEIN BHILADY SINGHAM!!! @deepikapadukone' As soon as he posted it, likes and comments flooded in from all directions. One fan commented, 'GOAT performance on the way', another one added, 'Singham Again Highest Grossing Movie In 2024. IMAX 3D Hona Chahiye🔥🔥🔥'. A fan also commented, '@deepikapadukone ma’am really you always set screens on fire with your marvellous performances love all your films & performances eagerly waiting for #SinghamAgain & ready for seeing you as #LadySingham. Aali re Aali Shakti Shetty Aali🔥🔥'. Lady Singham is here, take a look at the announcement post: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rohit Shetty (@itsrohitshetty) Photos leak of Deepika Padukone on Lady Singham set Recently, photos of the actress filming for the film have surfaced online which show Deepika in her cop avatar. Check out the picture below. About Lady Singham Helmed by Rohit Shetty 'Singham Again' also stars Ajay Devgn and Kareena Kapoor Khan in the lead roles. Besides that, Deepika’s husband Ranveer Singh, and Tiger Shroff are also a part of the film. Actor Arjun Kapoor will play the villain in this installment. In an interview with ANI, Shetty said that Deepika has a prominent role in the movie, He stated, “She is like one of the heroes and what we are doing with it is that we will go with her story. We will make a film which has only Deepika...it is her story... Like ‘Sooryavanshi’, ‘Singham’ and ‘Simmba’, the films had already been made and people knew about them but with ‘Singham Again’ we are introducing these characters and then we will tell their stories.” The film is all set to hit the theatres on Independence Day 2024 and will face a big clash with Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2'.
19 April,2024 08:10 PM IST | MumbaiA Shah Rukh Khan lookalike was seen supporting a Congress candidate for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Shah Rukh Khan is famous not just for his movies but for his wide influence. Because he has so many fans, it's common for different groups, whether they're businesses or political parties, to want his support. Shah Rukh Khan's lookalike spotted campaigning for Congress A video is circulating online showing Congress leader Praniti Shinde using someone who looks a lot like the famous Bollywood actor for campaigning in Maharashtra's Solapur. The lookalike, who seems to be the star's famous doppelganger Ibrahim Qadri, is seen standing in the back of a small truck, waving to the crowd in the video. One user shared the video with the caption, “Congress hired Shahrukh Khan for their campaign." Shah Rukh Khan's lookalike spotted campaigning for Congress, take a look: Maharashtra: Video of Congress candidate campaigning with a duplicate Shahrukh Khan to woo voters has gone viral on social media pic.twitter.com/3b2qNdSLro — Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) April 19, 2024 Aamir Khan falls prey to deepfake Previously, Aamir Khan became subject to a deepfake video. An official said the Mumbai Police have registered an FIR against an unidentified person in connection with a deepfake video of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan in which he is purportedly seen promoting a political party, reported news agency PTI. The FIR was filed on Wednesday at the Khar police station following a complaint by Amir Khan's office under relevant Indian Penal Code sections, including 419 (impersonation), 420 (cheating) and provisions of the Information Technology Act, the official said, reported PTI. The deepfake video shows the actor purportedly in a scene from a decade-old episode of his television show, 'Satyamev Jayate'. A spokesperson for Khan on Tuesday said while the actor in the past raised electoral awareness through Election Commission campaigns, he never promoted any political party, reported PTI. "We want to clarify that Mr Aamir Khan has never endorsed any political party throughout his 35-year career. He has dedicated his efforts to raising awareness through Election Commission public awareness campaigns for many past elections," the spokesperson said in a statement. "We are alarmed by the recent viral video alleging that Aamir Khan is promoting a particular political party. He would like to clarify that this is a fake video and totally untrue. He has reported the matter to various authorities related to this issue, including filing an FIR with the Cyber Crime Cell of the Mumbai Police," the statement said.
19 April,2024 06:29 PM IST | MumbaiA video of Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh supposedly backing a political party is making the rounds of social media. This comes days after a similar video of Aamir Khan caught attention. The clip originated from Ranveer's recent trip to Varanasi, where he talked about his spiritual experience in the city. Ranveer Singh reacts after AI-generated video goes viral Ranveer Singh and Kriti Sanon walked the ramp for designer Manish Malhotra's fashion show at Varanasi's Namo Ghat. Before the show, they visited the Vishwanath temple and talked about their spiritual experiences. A video of Ranveer talking about his experience in Varanasi seems to have been altered to make it sound like the actor is endorsing a certain political party for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In the doctored video, Ranveer is heard saying, "This is Modiji's purpose. He intended to celebrate our sad lives, our fear, our unemployment and inflation. Because our India is now heading towards a time of injustice at such a pace... so we should never stop demanding our development and justice - this is why we must think and vote." After the video went viral, an alarmed Ranveer stepped in to clear the air about the video. "Deepfake se bacho dostonnnn," he posted on social media. Deepfake se bacho dostonnnn 💀 — Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) April 19, 2024 Fans rallied behind the actor and posted both the deepfake and original videos in the comments to help bring forth the truth. Contextpic.twitter.com/edIJgXr5Ag — Div🦁 (@div_yumm) April 19, 2024 About Ranveer Singh and Kriti Sanon in Varanasi Actors Ranveer Singh and Kriti Sanon grabbed eyeballs as they participated in a fashion show curated by designer Manish Malhotra on the theme "Banarasi Saree - A Tapestry of Indian Culture and Craftsmen". They added charm to Manish Malhotra's show, turning showstoppers for the grand event. Ranveer looked handsome as usual in a sherwani, while Kriti chose to wear a red lehenga that looked like bridal attire. Now, Manish Malhotra has shared a clip from the event. The reel is a compilation of different frames and videos, showcasing Kriti Sanon and Ranveer exuding elegance in the banarasi outfits. While dropping the video, Manish Malhotra wrote, “At the historic Namo Ghat created by our honourable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji along the Holy Ganga in Kashi, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of local artisans celebrating our heritage craft and textiles. Our Muses @Ranveersingh , in our deep purple Banarasi Shikargah sherwani, and @Kritisanon, draped in our regal red Banarasi silk lehenga, brought to life the immemorial skill of the bunkar committee of Varanasi. This landmark fashion show propelled the spirit of ‘Vocal for Local’ and ‘Local for Global’. Truly a celebration of India’s rich textile heritage.”
19 April,2024 05:56 PM IST | MumbaiInstagram influencers Komal Pandey and Siddharth Batra have some exciting news for their followers. The duo has bought a luxurious new house and posted several pictures and videos from the housewarming ceremony. Komal Pandey and Siddharth Batra buy new house View this post on Instagram A post shared by Komal Pandey (@komalpandeyofficial) In the images, Komal is seen wearing a pink saree while Siddharth sports a vibrant blue kurta pyjama, participating in a traditional puja at their new residence. They accompanied the post with a lengthy caption, sharing all the details about their new purchase. The couple named the home ‘Mumkim (possible)’. The caption read, "In early winter 2022, we embarked on a beautiful journey, that cemented our bond in ways we had never imagined. Call it house-hunting, but for us.. it was always about creating a safe space where our love could thrive. “The road however, was anything but smooth. With each step forward, it felt like we took ten steps back. From navigating the complexities of home-ownership to weathering storms of kinds we had never imagined, every moment was a testament to our perseverance,” they continued. “As middle-class kids with big aspirations, the idea of building our own home was definitely a dream, but one we were most certainly not prepared for. Our journey was a unique form of adulting, one we navigated entirely on our own, without the safety net of experience and guidance. From financial strain for over two years now, emotional exhaustion, mental assault by some very cruel men to anxiety, these were our constant companions, testing our resilience at every turn.” “Needless to say, the demands of construction often overshadowed our work and wrecked our professional lives completely. Yet, we continued to prioritize our shared dream, knowing that the sacrifices we make today would pave the way for a brighter tomorrow for our bond, relationship and this union.. that only we have made possible. Through it all, we clung to each other,” the caption read. Komal and Siddharth further wrote and concluded, “Now, as we stand amidst the walls of Mumkin, we are humbled by the magnitude of what we’ve accomplished. More than just a structure, this home is a symbol of our determination.. together, as a couple. The road was long and challenging (a whole of two years and counting), but we wouldn’t trade it for anything. For in the struggle, we discovered a force capable of overcoming any obstacle and building a future brighter than we ever imagined.. US.” “MUMKIN may be the name on the door, but in our hearts, it will always be the embodiment of our love story, written in bricks for everyone to see,” Komal and Siddhanth concluded.
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