Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra, who has been receiving a lot of positive response to her work in the recently released streaming series 'Amar Singh Chamkila', opened up on financial challenges during the initial phase of her career. Parineeti Chopra Birthday 2024: When the actress recalled the experience of bagging her debut movie The actress said that she was asked by her advisors to hire a fitness expert and a nutritionist and pay them Rs 4 lakh a month to lose weight. This was something that she could not afford especially when she was paid Rs 5 lakh for her first film. Talking to Raj Shamani on his podcast, Parineeti said that she doesn't come from a very rich background. She said, "I'm actually a very simple, middle-class girl. I genuinely don't understand Bollywood. I genuinely don't know how people in Mumbai operate. I don't have these high-flying friends. I don't have a trainer, stylist, everything already ready for me. And people who were already from here and already knew this world judged me a lot." The actress then shared how she went up to a co-actor who "grew up in Mumbai" and in the world of films. When she told him about financial challenges owing to high expenditure for a fitness expert and the nutritionist, her co-actor told her if she can't afford them, she is not in the right profession. She said, "I was like, 'I don't have Rs 4 lakh a month to pay. I don't make that money.' This is my third film,' And I remember going up to a co-actor of mine who has definitely grown up in Bombay, in this world, and of course, comes from a place of privilege.' He's like, 'Why aren't you hiring these people?' And I said, 'Listen, but I really can't afford it.' I was paid Rs 5 lakh for my first film. He was like, 'If you can't afford it, then you shouldn't be in this profession.'" All about Parineeti Chopra recently Meanwhile, in her personal life, Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha got married on September 24, 2023, in a small, private ceremony at the Leela Palace Hotel in Udaipur, Rajasthan, with only close friends and family in attendance. The wedding was attended by several well-known faces from the entertainment industry and some politicians. Professionally, Parineeti Chopra was last seen in the film Amar Singh Chamkila, alongside Diljit Dosanjh. Directed by Imtiaz Ali, the movie premiered on Netflix in March this year. Diljit played the famous artist Chamkila, while Parineeti portrayed his wife, Amarjot Kaur. Coming up, Parineeti will star in Anurag Singh’s much-awaited thriller Sanki, with Varun Dhawan. She is also set to appear in Shiddat 2, directed by Karan Sharma, where she'll share the screen with Sunny Kaushal and Amyra Dastur. (With inputs from IANS)
21 October,2024 10:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe buzz around Rohit Shetty and Ajay Devgn's 'Singham Again' is reaching new heights every day. There have been reports that Salman Khan will make a cameo as Chulbul Pandey, but now a new update has come in stating that amid security concerns, Salman Khan will not be making a special appearance in Rohit Shetty’s 'Singham Again'. Salman Khan to not make cameo in Singham Again According to a report in 'Bollywood Hungama', there were plans for Salman to reprise his iconic role as Chulbul Pandey from the 'Dabangg' franchise in a cameo, but now, with ongoing security concerns and the death threats against Salman, the makers have scrapped the idea of having Khan's cameo in the film. "The one-day shoot was scheduled to take place at Golden Tobacco in Mumbai; however, owing to the sudden demise of Baba Siddiqui, the shoot was cancelled. Rohit and Ajay then had discussions internally and felt that it would be insensitive to request Salman Khan to shoot amid all the controversy. The duo was racing against time to submit their film to the censors and has decided to submit the film without the appearance of Salman Khan," a source told 'Bollywood Hungama'. The source further continued, adding, "Shooting with Salman just a day or two after the death of Baba Siddiqui was insensitive. Rohit had to submit 'Singham Again' to the censors by Friday, October 18. That's when they took the tough call to move on and respect the privacy of Salman Khan." About Rohit Shetty's 'Singham Again' The trailer of 'Singham Again' was released recently and draws inferences from the Hindu epic of 'Ramayana'. It stars some of the biggest stars of Hindi cinema, including Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor, and Jackie Shroff. The film marks the fifth installment of Shetty's Cop Universe and is a sequel to 'Singham Returns'. The film integrates Rohit Shetty’s fabled cop universe as Bajirao Singham, played by Ajay Devgn, sets out to bring back his wife, Avni Kamat (inspired by Sita), played by Kareena Kapoor Khan, from the clutches of Arjun’s character. The film is set to release on Diwali and will clash with 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' at the box office.
21 October,2024 08:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShreya Ghoshal's Kolkata concert took a romantic turn when a man went down on one knee to propose to the love of his life, and the heartwarming video is stealing hearts. In the video, Shreya is seen pausing her concert midway to assist the man in proposing to his lady love, creating a heartwarming moment that has the nation swooning over the clip. The video, which is going viral on X, has garnered many reactions. Y'all a proposal happened in the Shreya Ghoshal concert and she helped 😭❤️I'm screaming 😭 pic.twitter.com/Cg1G2otV73 — Ganesh✨ (@GaneshDGN) October 19, 2024 Shreya Ghoshal helped a guy propose to his lady love During the interaction, Shreya was playfully talking to the couple, asking their names. The man introduced himself as Rishi, while his girlfriend shared that her name is Antara. As she encouraged him to go ahead and propose, Shreya said, "Propose karna toh achche se karna. You have one chance" (If you're going to propose, do it nicely). She further added, "You’re doing it publicly. Everyone is watching; thousands of people are here." Later in the video, Rishi is seen going down on his knees as he made the heartfelt proposal. About Shreya Ghoshal’s concert Shreya Ghoshal's Kolkata concert was part of her 'All Hearts Tour', during which she will visit cities including Chandigarh, Hyderabad, and Lucknow, with international performances set for Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland. Shreya's Kolkata concert was originally supposed to happen earlier, but she postponed it due to ongoing protests in West Bengal following the alleged murder and sexual assault of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The concert was scheduled for September 14, 2024. Shreya took to Instagram and shared a long note regarding the postponement. Shreya Ghoshal on postponing her concert The note she posted reads, "With an aching heart and deep sorrow, my promoters (Ishq FM) and I wish to reschedule our concert 'Shreya Ghoshal Live, All Hearts Tour Ishq FM Grand Concert', which was originally scheduled for the 14th of September 2024, to a new date in October 2024. This concert was highly anticipated by all of us, but it is absolutely imperative for me to take a stand and join you all in solidarity. I sincerely pray for the respect and safety of women in this world, not just our country."
21 October,2024 06:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVikrant Massey says he believes in equality, and we agree with every word. Yesterday, Vikrant Massey and Sheetal Thakur celebrated Karwa Chauth, and the pictures from their celebration have us believing that we've spotted the biggest 'green flag.' While sharing the carousel of pics, Vikrant wrote, "Ghar." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vikrant Massey (@vikrantmassey) Vikrant Massey & Sheetal Thakur’s Karwa Chauth celebration The first picture in the series shows Sheetal looking at Vikrant through a sieve. The next picture has Sheetal touching Vikrant's feet, but the third snap made us admire Vikrant's sincerity. In that picture, Vikrant is seen touching Sheetal's feet. In the snaps, Sheetal was wearing a beautiful pink saree paired with a shiny blouse and an intricate border, while Massey was dressed in an all-white kurta-pajama paired with a brown jacket. Fans react to Vikrant Massey & Sheetal Thakur’s Karwa Chauth celebration pics Vikrant Massey and Sheetal Thakur's Karwa Chauth celebration left fans in awe. One wrote, "I was ready with my feminist rant but saw the third photo – beautiful!" "Tisare photo mein jo aapne kiya hai, wahi baat hamare Sanatan dharm mein kahi gayi hai, ke stri hi devi swaroop hai, uska hamesha aadar karo," another wrote. A third fan commented, "3rd picture – best!" About Vikrant Massey & Sheetal Thakur Vikrant and Sheetal, who met on the sets of the ALT Balaji show "Broken But Beautiful," where Vikrant was one of the main leads, started dating and got engaged in an intimate roka ceremony in November 2019. On February 7, Vikrant Massey and Sheetal Thakur announced the arrival of their newborn. Vikrant, who was recently seen in Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s "12th Fail," shared the happy news on his Instagram. The actor posted a beautiful picture with text, "07.02.2024…FOR WE HAVE BECOME ONE…WE ARE BURSTING WITH JOY & LOVE TO ANNOUNCE THE ARRIVAL OF OUR SON LOVE. SHEETAL & VIKRANT." About Karwa Chauth: Karwa Chauth is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated by married women in North India. It involves a day of fasting from sunrise to moonrise for their husbands' well-being. The day begins with a pre-dawn meal called 'Sargi', prepared by the mother-in-law. In the evening, women perform a puja to honour Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, listen to the Karwa Chauth story, and offer prayers. The fast concludes with the sighting of the moon, after which women look at their husbands through a sieve and offer water to break their fast.
21 October,2024 05:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan's youngest son AbRam Khan was spotted by the paparazzi in the city on Sunday evening. AbRam was followed by the paps until he got into his car. The little one was seen smiling at the paps as he greeted them back before leaving. AbRam who is all of 11 was seen getting clicked by the paparazzi as he sat in his car. When the paparazzi said bye to him, he nodded and returned the gesture with a wave and smile. Further, when a photographer said, “Shah Rukh sir ko salaam bolna (pass my greetings to Shah Rukh sir)!” Abram nodded with a smile, implying that he will. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) AbRam's well-mannered nature and his way of dealing with the paparazzi won the hearts of netizens. A user wrote, "Pathaan ka baccha dil ka Saccha" "Yaar tang mat karo bache ko 😍 kitna inocent face kar raha hai wo uncomfortable feel kar Raha hai," wrote another user. Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan welcomed their youngest son, AbRam via surrogacy in 2013. The number plate of AbRam's ride was also pretty interesting. Numbered 2705, it is AbRam's birth date. He was born on May 27, 2013. It seems like papa Shah Rukh Khan got this luxury ride for his younger son's travel needs in the city. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) AbRam Khan to make his debut as voice actor Yes!! Two months back it was revealed that little AbRam will be joining his father SRK and elder brother Aryan Khan as voice actor for Mufasa: The Lion King. The film will be released in December and the Hindi dubbing will see the Khan trio voice prominent characters. The young cub has now joined Papa Khan and Aryan in The Lion King franchise as the three will join forces to voice several characters in the film. While Shah Rukh Khan continues to voice Mufasa, Aryan will be back to voice Simba. So who is AbRam voicing? Well, that is an interesting twist in the tale. According to the latest announcement, AbRam will be voicing the young Mufasa and joining Shah Rukh Khan and Aryan Khan in their franchise. This is indeed a great twist, as he is technically playing the young version of his father. The movie is all set to take us back in time, giving the makers room to have AbRam enter the franchise as a pivotal character to voice.
21 October,2024 05:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actress Parineeti Chopra celebrates her birthday on October 22. She made her Bollywood debut in the romantic comedy 'Ladies vs Ricky Bahl', in a supporting role with Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma. However, she found fame with 'Ishaqzaade' in which she played a leading role opposite Arjun Kapoor. The film which was a critical and commercial hit at the box office even earned a National Film Award for her role as a boisterous and feisty tomboy Zoya, a Muslim girl who marries a Hindu boy and gives birth to new rivalry in both families. Parineeti went on to do films like ‘Saina’, ‘Golmaal Again’, ‘Kesari’, ‘The Girl on the Train’, and the recent ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’. That being said, not many are aware that she was Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s first choice as the female lead for ‘Animal’. Here’s why she refused to sign up for the role. Why Parineeti Chopra refused to do ‘Animal’ Parineeti Chopra, who picked Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ instead, told India Today, “These things happen, it is a part and parcel of life. We must make such choices every day. You make the choice that is right for you.” The role eventually went to Rashmika Mandanna, who was heavily trolled for her acting stint in the multi-starrer. Not just that, the film entirely was panned for its derogatory portrayal of women. Sandeep Reddy Vanga asked Parineeti Chopra to forgive him Speaking to Komal Nahta, Sandeep Reddy Vanga said, “Galti mera he hai (It is my fault). I told her ho sake toh maaf karo mujhe (if possible, please forgive me).” He stated, “Some characters don’t feel set in some people. I don’t believe in auditions, I go with instincts only. From day one I like her acting. I always wanted to cast her as Preeti also in Kabir Singh but even that could not happen. It’s long due, I always want to work with her, I told her and she knew that. I said, ‘Sorry, nothing is bigger than the film. So I am going ahead with someone else. She felt bad, but she understood why I am saying that.” About Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Animal’ 'Animal' was one of the biggest blockbusters of 2023. It revolves around a troubled father-son relationship and has Ranbir in the role of Ranvijay Singh, who goes on to exact revenge after there's an assassination attempt on his father. The film raked in over Rs 800 crore at the box office. The film left many fans excited as it had a post-credits scene, teasing a sequel titled 'Animal Park', in which Ranbir would potentially have a double role. Ranbir Kapoor also registered a big win at the 69th edition of the Filmfare Awards. He bagged the Best Actor Award (Male) for his performance in the film. The film also starred Anil Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, Bobby Deol, Shakti Kapoor, and Prem Chopra.
21 October,2024 04:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actress Parineeti Chopra was last seen in the film 'Amar Singh Chamkila' directed by Imtiaz Ali and co-starring Diljit Dosanjh. While the actress has been taking it slow post her wedding with AAP leader Raghav Chadha, she has also been quite active on social media. On her birthday, we take a look at the times the actress has been vocal about her journey in the film industry. From facing financial challenges in the initial phase of her career, challenges with staying in shape to losing roles and existence of camps in the industry, the actress has been vocal of several things about Bollywood. Parineeti was asked to pay Rs 4 lakh per month on fitness On a podcast with Raj Shamani, Parineeti said that she was asked by her advisors to hire a fitness expert and a nutritionist and pay them Rs 4 lakh a month to lose weight. This was something that she could not afford especially when she was paid Rs 5 lakh for her first film. Parineeti said that she doesn't come from a very rich background. She said, "I'm actually a very simple, middle-class girl. I genuinely don't understand Bollywood. I genuinely don't know how people in Mumbai operate. I don't have these high-flying friends. I don't have a trainer, stylist, everything already ready for me. And people who were already from here and already knew this world judged me a lot." The actress then shared how she went up to a co-actor who "grew up in Mumbai" and in the world of films. When she told him about financial challenges owing to high expenditure for a fitness expert and the nutritionist, her co-actor told her if she can't afford them, she is not in the right profession. She said, "I was like, 'I don't have Rs 4 lakh a month to pay. I don't make that money.' This is my third film,' And I remember going up to a co-actor of mine who has definitely grown up in Bombay, in this world, and of course, comes from a place of privilege.' He's like, 'Why aren't you hiring these people?' And I said, 'Listen, but I really can't afford it.' I was paid Rs 5 lakh for my first film. He was like, 'If you can't afford it, then you shouldn't be in this profession.'" On losing roles for not attending parties Talking to Bollywood Hungama, Parineeti said that she lost out on projects because of lack of socializing. "I don’t go to dinners and lunches or attend parties where work opportunities are created in Bollywood or those roles are discussed. I want directors and producers to call me for my work because I am willing to work hard. I won a National Award for Ishaqzaade 10 years ago. I am still the same actor." Parineeti Chopra who is the cousin of actress Priyanka Chopra admits, "My PR game sucks". "Getting work in Bollywood doesn’t only depend on merit or acting, you have to be in cliques and camps to get roles. I am not present at the right place at the right time. I am not getting papped every day," she said. Parineeti on the system of lobbying Parineeti highlighted the system of lobbying in the film industry. “I want to be the voice for actors who aren’t parts of cliques and camps. I hope we break this system of lobbying in Bollywood because I want equal opportunities and work. I may have done the wrong films, but I am the same actor who started 10 years ago and is in search of the right platform,” she said. Before 'Chamkila', Parineeti Chopra was praised for her performance in the film 'Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar'. The latter was directed by Dibakar Banerjee while Chamkila was directed by Imtiaz Ali. “Dibakar Banerjee and Imtiaz sir are similar. They’re not seen everywhere, every day. They cast me for my work and saw the actor in me. Meri pichli do filmein flop thi (My last two films flopped) but they didn’t look at my market value,” said Parineeti.
21 October,2024 03:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBusinessman Adar Poonawalla-led Serene Productions today announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to invest Rs 1,000 crore into Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment (collectively, “Dharma”), India’s leading production house. Through this investment, Serene Productions will hold a 50 per cent stake in Dharma, with Karan Johar retaining the remaining 50% ownership. Karan Johar as the Executive Chairman will spearhead the company's creative vision, while Apoorva Mehta, in his role as the Chief Executive Officer, will work with Karan in steering the strategic direction and overseeing the operational excellence of the organization. India's entertainment industry has experienced significant expansion, driven by surging digital penetration and a diverse audience seeking high-quality content across multiple platforms, with growing global relevance. This strategic partnership between Serene Productions and Dharma is designed to capitalize on these opportunities by combining Dharma's rich legacy in storytelling with Adar Poonawalla's strategic acumen and resources. The collaboration aims to further transform content creation, distribution, and audience engagement by integrating advanced technologies and pioneering production methods. By leveraging this synergy, Serene Productions and Dharma seek to meet the evolving demands of today's digitally savvy consumers while pushing the boundaries of creative storytelling. Together, they aspire to shape the future of entertainment for digital-first generations, embracing new platforms and formats to deliver compelling narratives that entertain, inspire, and engage audiences worldwide. This alliance signifies a transformative step toward elevating the Indian entertainment industry on the global stage, in an era where the relationship between audiences and entertainment platforms is more dynamic and interactive than ever before. Talking about the partnership, Adar Poonawalla, said, "I am delighted to have the opportunity to partner with one of the most iconic production houses in our nation, along with my friend Karan Johar. We hope to build and grow Dharma and scale even greater heights in the years to come." Commenting on the partnership, Karan Johar, Executive Chairman of Dharma, stated, "From its inception, Dharma Productions has been synonymous with heartfelt storytelling that captures the essence of Indian culture. My father dreamed of creating films that would leave a lasting impact, and I've dedicated my career to expanding that vision. Today, as we join forces with Adar, a close friend and an exceptional visionary and innovator, we're poised to elevate Dharma's legacy to new heights. This partnership represents a perfect blend of our emotional storytelling prowess and forward-thinking business strategies. It's about honoring our roots while embracing the future of global entertainment. Dharma's journey has been remarkable, and this collaboration opens up a world of possibilities for creating content that will resonate across borders and generations." Apoorva Mehta, CEO of Dharma, said, "Over the years, I've witnessed Dharma's transformation into a multi-faceted content powerhouse. This partnership with Adar realizes our vision and marks a new era where cinema, streaming, and global content converge. It enables us to explore new avenues in content creation and distribution, elevating the Indian entertainment ecosystem. More importantly, this investment allows us to take bigger creative steps."
21 October,2024 03:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe film 'Singham' has been re-released in theatres On Friday, director Rohit Shetty and actor Ajay Devgn attended a special fan screening of the film and also spoke in depth about the film recalling their memories of making the iconic cop drama. During the conversation, the director-actor duo spoke about the iconic dialogue 'Aata Majhi Satakli' and the popular pose of 'Singham'. When the host asked Rohit and Ajay about who wrote the line 'Aata Majhi Satakli' that went on to become iconic, they said that it was casually written in the script. They never thought it would get so popular. Talking about the same, Shetty said, " We had just written the line because both the characters the villain Jaikant Shikre and hero Bajirao Singham are Maharashtrians and it became an iconic line. He (Ajay) says that line just once in the film Otherwise it is said by the villain throughout the film. For us, it was just a line. Ajay too said that he never expected it to become iconic. "At that moment it was just a line," he said recalling shooting for the film. "You deliver a lot of lines and you don't know what the audience will lap up. While doing it, it was just a line and then it became a cult line". Talking about the Singham pose, Shetty credited choreographer Ganesh Acharya for it. "Nothing was planned. We were just making a normal mass film because we had made three Golmaals by then and 'All The Best'. We were doing 'Bol Bachchan' also then. So it was all comedies. In between all this, we thought of making a hardcore mass action film," he shared. Rohit Shetty about the climax of Singham Again Rohit Shetty and Ajay Devgn are currently awaiting the release of their upcoming action movie ‘Singham Again'. During the talk, he also revealed that the climax of the film was shot by the same team that works with him on the stunt-based reality show ‘Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi’ hosted. Talking about how the climax was put together, Rohit said, “We had a team of around 1000 people shooting the climax. If you see the climax there are few shots, the team from South Africa was there, which shot ‘Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi’ for us, the team from Bangkok was there and my team was there, so we all came together for climax. I think the kids will have a terrific experience now when they watch ‘Singham Again’ climax. I am very proud of how it has turned out”. About Singham Again The trailer of ‘Singham Again’ was released recently, and draws inferences from the Hindu epic of ‘Ramayana’. It stars some of the biggest stars of Hindi cinema including Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor, and Jackie Shroff. The film marks the fifth instalment of Shetty's Cop Universe, and is a sequel to ‘Singham Returns’. The film integrates Rohit Shetty’s fabled cop universe as Bajirao Singham, played by Ajay Devgn, sets out to bring back his wife, Avni Kamat (inspired by Sita) played by Kareena Kapoor Khan from the clutches of Arjun's character. It also marks the second big budget adaptation of Ramayana after the box-office debacle of Prabhas and Kriti Sanon-starrer ‘Adipurush’. To ensure good returns on a film, Rohit has placed the safest bet that will appeal to a large section of audience: The Ramayana. The film is set to release on Diwali.
21 October,2024 02:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRohit Shetty is currently gearing up for the release of his film 'Singham Again'. The film which has a multi-starrer cast will see actors play characters inspired by the Ramayana. Recently, at the screening of the re-release of Singham, Shetty spoke about the concept behind the upcoming film and drawing parallels with Ramayana. Talking about the inspiration behind drawing parallels with Ramayana for the cop-drama, Shetty shared, "When we were working on ideas to take this forward, Kshitij Patwardhan came to me with his idea. He wrote the screenplay the film. It was his story, not mine. What's interesting when you see the film is that it is Ramayan but we travelled all the way from Maharashtra to Sri Lanka. The locations are all places where the incidents have happened. Many of us know the story but not the actual location where it happened. So that is the unique point in this film." Rohit Shetty about the climax of Singham Again Rohit Shetty and Ajay Devgn are currently awaiting the release of their upcoming action movie ‘Singham Again'. During the talk, he also revealed that the climax of the film was shot by the same team that works with him on the stunt-based reality show ‘Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi’ hosted. Talking about how the climax was put together, Rohit said, “We had a team of around 1000 people shooting the climax. If you see the climax there are few shots, the team from South Africa was there, which shot ‘Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi’ for us, the team from Bangkok was there and my team was there, so we all came together for climax. I think the kids will have a terrific experience now when they watch ‘Singham Again’ climax. I am very proud of how it has turned out”. About Singham Again The trailer of ‘Singham Again’ was released recently, and draws inferences from the Hindu epic of ‘Ramayana’. It stars some of the biggest stars of Hindi cinema including Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor, and Jackie Shroff. The film marks the fifth instalment of Shetty's Cop Universe, and is a sequel to ‘Singham Returns’. The film integrates Rohit Shetty’s fabled cop universe as Bajirao Singham, played by Ajay Devgn, sets out to bring back his wife, Avni Kamat (inspired by Sita) played by Kareena Kapoor Khan from the clutches of Arjun's character. The film is set to release on Diwali and will clash with Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 at the box office.
21 October,2024 12:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVeteran actor Anupam Kher, who has played the quintessential onscreen father in popular films like ‘Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge’, ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!’, ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’, and ‘MS Dhoni: The Untold Story’, recently opened up about not having a child of his own. Anupam married Kirron Kher in 1985. She was previously married to Gautam Berry and had a son, Sikandar Kher, in 1981. Sikandar, who is also an actor took on Anupam’s surname after his mother remarried. Anupam Kher on not having a child of his own In an interview with Shubhankar Mishra, Anupam Kher opened up about missing out on the experience of having a child of his own. He shared, “I didn’t feel it that much before, but now sometimes I do feel like it. I think in the last seven-eight years. It's not like, I am not happy with Sikander, but I think it's a joy to see a child growing up. It's a joy to see bonding; this is an honest answer. I could have avoided answering this, but I don’t want to do that. But, it’s okay. It’s not a tragedy in my life. But, I sometimes feel it would have been a nice thing.” Anupam Kher felt the void in his 50s The versatile actor added, “All this while I was extremely busy working, but after I hit 50-55, I started to feel the void. It was mostly because Kirron became busy, and so did Sikander. I work with kids in my organisation: The Anupam Kher Foundation. We do a lot of work with children, and sometimes when I see my friends’ children and things like that… (I miss having children) but, it’s not a sense of loss.” Anupam Kher’s work front Anupam Kher was last seen in 'The Signature', where he plays an elderly husband Arvind whose wife Ambika (Neena Kulkarni) is put on life support shortly after she falls sick. Directed by the acclaimed director Gajendra Ahire, 'The Signature' explores the emotional trials of a devoted husband, essayed by Anupam Kher as he grapples with a life-altering crisis. Produced by KC Bokadia and Anupam Kher Studio, the film features an impressive cast of Mahima Chaudhry, Neena Kulkarni, Annu Kapoor, and Ranvir Shorey. The film was released on ZEE5 on October 4, offering viewers a heartfelt narrative of love, sacrifice, and resilience.
21 October,2024 12:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
