Mumbai, Sep 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Anushka Ranjan has spoken about the physical and emotional challenges of IVF. Her husband Aditya Seal also revealed that the couple had even considered adoption.

On Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi’s show Double Date, Anushka spoke about her IVF journey and the challenges she faced while trying to conceive.

On Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi’s show Double Date, in an episode recorded before she welcomed twins, she recalled the initial phase of their journey and revealed that she and her husband, Aditya Seal, had initially been trying to conceive naturally. The duo welcomed their twin baby girls, whom they have lovingly named Vira and, on August 23.

They were subsequently advised to consider IUI, a less intensive procedure than IVF, but even that involved medication and injections.

Anushka said: “Initially we were trying naturally; we reached a point where we thought we were ready. Doctors advised us to try to conceive for six months or one year. Then there is a process which is called IUI, which is the milder version of IVF.”

“It also requires a lot of medication, but injections kam lene padte the, 3 or 4 injections, but dawaiyan bahut leni padti thi. So wo dawaiyan were also making me feel lost.”

She went on to explain why they eventually opted for IVF, adding that the chances of conception were higher compared to IUI. But beyond the medical procedures, Anushka said that the experience also took an emotional toll on her.

“You start feeling that meri body mein kuch kami hai, kuch toh galat hai. As a girl, I should not have drank or eaten meat,” she said.

Anushka added: “Phir sharam bhi aane lagi ki kaise kisi ko bolein ki we are trying to have a kid.

(Then I started feeling embarrassed about how do we say we are trying for a kid.) It’s easy to say ‘trying’, but it is such a tough feeling for some women. You feel like you’re getting judged. ”

Aditya also opened up about what he witnessed while Anushka was undergoing the process.

Seeing the physical pain and emotional strain she was going through, he revealed that at one point he had decided that if the attempt did not work, they would not go through IVF again.

The couple also revealed that they had kept adoption as an option, believing that if they were unable to have a child biologically, they would still want to give a child a loving and fulfilling life.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, September 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh recently reached Milan, Italy as a part of the next leg of his ongoing Aura World Tour.

As he headed towards the country, the singer had a playful request for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Diljit shared a video from his journey to Milan, where in Punjabi, he jokingly addressed Giorgia Meloni and asked her to come and welcome him in Italy. He also tagged the Italian Prime Minister in the post.

The actor was seen seated in the private plane as he headed to Italy along with his team. It was here when Diljit along with another team member were seen talking to the camera in Punjabi and having a great time.

Meanwhile, Diljit has been giving his fans glimpses of his travels between concerts, documenting his experiences across Europe on social media.

Before arriving in Milan, the singer explored Prague, where he was seen cruising through the city's waterways on a boat

In one of the videos, Diljit broke into his signature bhangra moves and even taught the dance to members of the boat's crew, getting them to follow his steps. He also shared glimpses of Prague's architecture and food, describing the city as "HEAVEN" and wrote, "I'm in love, bro."

Earlier, during his stop in Berlin, Diljit brought his Punjabi energy to the streets of the German capital. He was seen performing Bhangra on the streets with a friend while exploring the city ahead of his concert.

Diljit has also been sharing moments from his international travels, including his earlier stop in Japan.

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Mumbai, Sep 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood star Antonio Banderas marked Salma Hayek's 60th birthday with a warm message his longtime friend, with whom he has worked in films such as “Desperado”, Once Upon A Time In Mexico and the Puss In Boots animated franchise.

Tagging her as his "dear friend," Banderas wished Hayek a wonderful birthday and sent her "a big hug" from his hometown of Malaga, delighting fans with the affectionate gesture.

He shared a picture of himself with Hayek and wrote: “Querida amiga @salmahayek te deseo un maravilloso día de cumpleaños. Un fuerte abrazo desde Málaga. Happy birthday”

“(Dear friend @salmahayek,Wishing you a truly wonderful birthday! Sending you a big hug all the way from Málaga. Happy Birthday!)”

Talking about Banderas, he made his acting debut at a small theater in Malaga, where he caught the attention of director Pedro Almodovar, who gave the actor his film debut in the screwball comedy Labyrinth of Passion in 1982.

After Labyrinth of Passion, he was seen in Matador, Law of Desire, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!, The Skin I Live In, and Pain and Glory.

The star will next be seen onscreen in Above & Below, a horror action thriller film directed by Jesse V. Johnson.It stars Laura Marano, Antonio Banderas, Christina Ochoa, Timothy V. Murphy, Louis Mandylor, and Jess Liaudin.

Meanwhile, Hayek is busy shooting for ‘Grown Ups 3’ with names such as Kevin James, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Maya Rudolph and Maria Bello along with Jackie Sandler, Shaquille O’Neal, Colin Quinn, Tim Meadows, Cheri Oteri, Ellen Cleghorne and Nick Swardson.

According to the buzz, the third installment will feature new faces such as Julie Bowen, Deon Cole, Bailee Madison, Jake Goldberg, Alexys Nycole Sanchez, Sadie Sandler, Sunny Sandler, Ada-Nicole Sanger, Morgan Gingerich, Kaleo Elam, Nadji Jeter, David Mattle, and Kamil McFadden.

Grown Ups is directed by Dennis Dugan, and written by Sandler and Fred Wolf. The film's plot tells the story of five lifelong friends who won their junior high school basketball championship in 1978. They reunite three decades later for a 4th of July weekend after learning about the death of their former coach.

The second installment was released in 2013. The sequel to the 2010 film, Grown Ups, it was directed by Dennis Dugan, written by Sandler, Fred Wolf, and Tim Herlihy. In the film, Lenny moves his family back to his hometown, where he reunites with his old friends. Together, they face bizarre situations and new enemies in the form of a local fraternity.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, September 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Nimisha Sajayan has opened up about the demanding physical transformation she underwent for her role in Babita Singh Reporting.

The actress revealed that she gained nearly 14 kg for the character and described the experience of eating her way up to 8,000 calories a day as an “absolute nightmare”.

Nimisha, who plays Assistant Sub-Inspector Babita Singh in the Ambiecka Pandit directorial, in an exclusive conversation with IANS, told she weighed 58 kg when she was selected for the role.

She then began working with a team of professionals to gain weight specifically for the character, eventually reaching 72 kg.

Speaking about the transformation, Nimisha revealed, “Yes, I gained like almost 14 kgs for the character. I was 58 when I got selected, then we started working on the weight gain journey, so we had this set of professionals, Dr. Siddhant Karan and Chef Saif Dada. So first it started with 1,200 calories and it went up to like 8,000 calories.”

Ask about the experience of consuming such a large amount of food, the actress did not mince her words.

“It was a nightmare, it was an absolute nightmare for me. 8,000 calories is a lot. 8,000 calories is like a lot of food, you know, I was literally stuffing food, but I enjoyed the process, you know, because it got me more closer to the character, maybe, so I had fun,” she said.

The physical transformation was central to Nimisha's portrayal of Babita, an underconfident police officer who is largely dismissed at work and constantly finds herself adjusting to the expectations of people around her.

Nimisha also added that she immediately got to losing all the weight after the fruit of Babita reporting concluded.

"I got back to my 1000 calories per day and worked out hard," said Nimisha.

In a conversation with IANS, Nimisha had earlier also opened up about being judged for her looks and said she has reached a stage where such remarks no longer affect her in the same way.

“I too have been judged on the way I look many times. But it doesn't affect me,” she said.

Drawing a parallel between herself and Babita, Nimisha said there comes a point when repeated disrespect pushes a person to react.

“You take it but there's a point of disrespect, and after a point, you start reacting,” she said, adding that this is also reflected in Babita's journey.

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Source: IANS

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Mumbai, September 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Asim Riaz has hit back at television actors Rubina Dilaik and Hina Khan after they recently discussed and chatted about him and called him ‘nuisance value’ on their podcast show, along with their respective husbands Abhinav Shukla and Rocky Jaiswal.

The comments have now prompted a response from Asim. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he shared a post apparently aimed at the television personalities who had discussed his claims.

“I saw another clip from a podcast where these TV industry aunties and uncles were talking about how I bring TRP to every reality show I do. Well, the answer is YES, I DO. Good luck with your careers n keep playing your roles and being puppets in the industry,” Asim wrote.

For the uninitiated, during an episode of Rubina and Abhinav's podcast The4POV, they, along with Hina and Rocky were seen discussing the culture of publicity, controversies and the role of contestants in making reality shows popular.

During the same conversation, the group also discussed Asim's previous claims about his contribution to the success and TRPs of reality shows he has participated in.

Hina was heard referring to an interview in which Asim had spoken about his impact on shows including Bigg Boss, Khatron Ke Khiladi and Battleground. According to reports on the discussion, Hina said Asim appeared to flaunt that these shows gained traction because of his presence.

Rubina, who had worked with Asim on the reality show Battleground and Khatron Ke Khiladi, then recalled her experience of working with him. She criticised what she described as his behaviour towards the show's creative team and crew, saying she found the manner in which he spoke to them disrespectful.

Rubina also questioned Asim's claim that he was responsible for the TRPs of the reality shows. She called him a “nuisance value” and referred to his alleged misconduct behind the scenes.

For the uninitiated, Asim's response has reignited the controversy surrounding his stint on Battleground and his earlier participation in Khatron Ke Khiladi 14.

He was removed from Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 following a heated confrontation involving host Rohit Shetty and fellow contestants after he failed to complete a stunt.

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New Delhi, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Swara Bhaskar on Wednesday drew widespread criticism for "linking" the women who committed 'jauhar' in the film 'Padmavaat' to rape survivors of today, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accusing her of being "ignorant" and "lacking historical understanding".

While revisiting her eight-year-old open letter to Padmaavat maker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Bhaskar, at a recent event, said that the representation of thousands of women committing 'jauhar' to protect their "honour" could make rape survivors look like "cowards" today for choosing to live.

In reaction, BJP leader Shazia Ilmi accused the actress of being "ignorant and lacking an understanding of history and its essence".

"It is clearly evident that Swara Bhasker ji can neither grasp historical context, nor understand how women are viewed or how they view themselves across societies in our country, nor comprehend our country's constitutional values. I believe Swara Bhasker needs to understand all these. She is linking a medieval historical context—the context of 'Jauhar'—to that of rape survivors...in a way saying that they should not have performed 'Jauhar'," Ilmi told IANS.

"Perhaps she is unaware of how Yazidi women were explicitly used as sex slaves by ISIS...The sacrifice was made by Rajput women so that they wouldn't be taken captive, subjected to torture, exploitation, or mass rape. It was a matter of pride for them," Ilmi added.

Criticising Bhaskar, Uttar Pradesh Women Commission President Babita Singh Chauhan said: "We respect Swara Bhaskar's choice of marrying into another religion, but she should refrain from harbouring grudges against the Sanatan Dharma...historically, it was up to the queens of that time on how to protect their honour in the absence of their husbands and other prominent male figures."

Chauhan said that she won't comment on whether the practise of 'jauhar' was right or not, while maintaining that it was the personal decision of the queens in that time frame.

"Linking it to rapes is absolutely wrong."

Congress MP Tariq Anwar said: "At that time, it was a tradition; society accepted it. But today, as people's understanding has increased, their thinking has evolved, and their horizons have broadened, people have considered this thing wrong."

Rajasthan Finance Commission Chairman Arun Chaturvedi also told IANS that whatever decisions were taken by the queens back then were according to the historical situation. He echoed that such practises are not supported today.

"Judging a decision based on a certain situation in history would be wrong."

Meanwhile, Maulana Sajid Rashidi questioned that if someone is committing suicide in fear of rape or murder, "then how can they be Rajputs?"

"Rajputs are considered great warriors...so somewhere this film has conveyed the message that rape survivors are cowards and instead should have died, which I think is very hurtful for the latter and such films should not be allowed by the censor board," he told IANS.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan turned 55 years old on Wednesday. Celebrating the special day, several members from the fraternity wished him with lovely social media posts.

'RRR' star Ram Charan, who is Pawan Kalyan's nephew, shared on his X (Earlier known as Twitter) timeline, "Wishing the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh @PawanKalyan Garu a very Happy Birthday You have always been a great source of inspiration to me. Wishing you good health, happiness and many more wonderful years ahead. Love you, Babai (sic)".

Kamal Haasan wrote, "Heartiest birthday wishes to Shri @PawanKalyan Garu, Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Wishing you good health, strength and a long, fulfilling journey of meaningful public service."

'Pushpa' actor Allu Arjun also penned on the micro-blogging site, "Many Happy Returns of the day to Power Star @PawanKalyan garu #OGPowerStar".

Mahesh Babu dropped a throwback pic with Pawan Kalyan and said, “Happy Birthday @pawankalyan …. May the year ahead bring you more strength to pursue everything you believe in… Wishing you the very best always”

His other nephew, Varun Tej, added, "Happy birthday Babai! Forever proud of the journey you’ve taken and the values you’ve always stood by. You’ve always been someone I look up to. Wishing you tons of strength and good health babai! Love you always, my power storm!"

Additionally, Pawan Kalyan's better half, Anna Konidala, also posted a heartfelt birthday wish for him, saying, "Celebrating you today. You are in so many hearts, thoughts and prayers - a beautiful reflection of how many lives you have touched and how much you have given to others. Happy Birthday!

Not just that, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also shared on X, "Birthday greetings to Shri Pawan Kalyan Garu. He is widely respected among the people and is at the forefront of adding momentum to the good governance agenda of the NDA in Andhra Pradesh. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life in service of society."

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Urmila Matondkar celebrated 25 years of her song 'Aa Hi Jaiye' from the 2001 crime drama, 'Lajja'.

Urmila uploaded a short clip of herself looking absolutely breathtaking in a shimmery pink attire, with the song playing in the background on social media.

Commemorating the milestone moment, she thanked the viewers for showering so much love on the track. She also adored all the posts dedicated to the song in the last few days.

Sharing her gratitude, Urmila wrote on her IG, "25 years of this song!!! And this post is humbly dedicated to ALL OF YOU!!! Who made it what it is n made it Rock beyond my imagination after a silvery jubilee since it’s release What I’ve absolutely loved watching in the last few days is all the posts dedicated to this song n to me by all you beautiful ladies (and some guys too ) (sic)."

The actress further motivated her Insta Family to keep dancing through life.

"What’s important is keep dancing through life..no matter what!! All my love and immense gratitude to all of you!! Keep Shining n Dancing!! THERE IS A DIVA IN ALL OF YOU", concluded the post.

Coming to 'Lajja', the 2001 drama has been produced and directed by filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi.

The project stars Manisha Koirala, Madhuri Dixit, Rekha and Mahima Chaudhry as the primary cast, along with Anil Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Jackie Shroff and Danny Dengzongpa in ancillary roles.

Urmila was seen doing a special appearance in the song, however, she was not a part of the core cast of the drama.

'Lajja' shares the tale of four women — Vaidehi, Maithili, Janki, and Ramdulari — each struggling against patriarchy, abuse, and social injustice in their own way. It must also be noted that all these names are versions of Sita.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, September 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ace filmmaker Subhash Ghai revisited his 1999 musical romantic drama ‘Taal’, recalling how the film brought together relatively new actors Aishwarya Rai and Akshaye Khanna with veteran actor Anil Kapoor.

Emphasising that its music, soundscape and larger-than-life visuals were a significant part of its storytelling, Subhash Ghai took to his social media account to share his thoughts on the film and said that he has never viewed 'Taal' as something meant for small screens.

Stressing that his films are conceived as theatrical experiences, he wrote, “I cud never think of cinema for small screens as a motion picture director as my camera has to give an experience of soundscape n larger visuals to the audience in theatres on big screens only. So I can never visualise a story telling as a pocket play. Even taal had new stars like Aishwarya n Akshaye Khanna with veteran anil kapoor. But music soundscape along with visuals were larger than life n it justified its story. So the crux is BIG SCREEN CINEMA IS BK. So I am on it. (sic) ”

The filmmaker's post was accompanied by a striking Taal poster featuring Aishwarya Rai, now Bachchan in a white outfit against a red backdrop.

Talking about Taal, the blockbuster hit released on August 13, 1999, and starred Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Akshaye Khanna and Anil Kapoor in the lead roles, with Amrish Puri and Alok Nath in pivotal supporting parts.

Subhash Ghai directed, produced, co-wrote and edited the film, while A.R. Rahman composed its music.

The film revolves around Mansi, a talented folk singer and dancer from Himachal Pradesh, played by Aishwarya. She falls in love with Manav, the son of a wealthy businessman, portrayed by Akshaye.

Their relationship takes a turn when Mansi and her father Tarababu are humiliated by Manav's family after visiting them in Mumbai.

Hurt by the ill treatment, Mansi decides to carve out her own identity and destiny brings her to join Vikrant, a successful music composer and entertainment-company head played by Anil Kapoor.

It kickstarts her journey from a small-town performer to a celebrated artist.

A major part of Taal's appeal was its soundtrack. With Rahman's compositions, and lyrics by Anand Bakshi, it included songs such as ‘Taal Se Taal Mila’, ‘Ishq Bina’, ‘Nahin Saamne’, ‘Ramta Jogi’ and ‘Ni Main Samajh Gayi’, the soundtrack became a major success and remains closely associated with the film.

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Mumbai, September 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Jasmine Bhasin shared a heartfelt note after meeting spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

She said their interaction came at a time when she was dealing with umpteen number of thoughts and emotions that she had not shared with anyone.

Taking to her social media account, Jasmine shared a glimpse of her meeting with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and reflected on how his words and presence gave her a sense of clarity.

She wrote, “Some meetings in life feel like they were planned long before we even knew we needed them. Thank you, @gurudev, for inviting me to meet you personally at a time in my life when there was so much happening within me. There were conflicts in my mind. storms in my heart, and questions in my soul that I had not shared with anyone.”

She added, “And yet, when I sat in front of you, I somehow didn’t feel the need to explain anything. It felt as though you already knew.”

“Without me having to say much, your words, your presence, and your guidance reached the places within me that I didn’t even know how to express. You gently showed me a direction when I was surrounded by confusion and reminded me of the path I needed to return to.

“Perhaps that is what a Guru truly is—not just someone who teaches you, but someone who understands the unspoken. Someone who sees the battles you are fighting silently and, with love and grace, guides you towards your own light. I truly believe that your invitation this time also came into my life at exactly the time my soul needed it the most. Some blessings don’t come with noise; they arrive quietly and change something within you forever.”

She wrote, “Thank you, Gurudev, for your warmth, your divine presence, and for being a guiding light at a time when I needed one without even knowing how deeply I did. Grateful beyond words.”

On the professional front, Jasmine is currently seen in the 15th season of the stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi, where she has returned to face challenging stunts and push herself beyond her comfort zone.

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Jasmine has been a familiar face on Indian television for over a decade. She made her television debut with Tashan-e-Ishq in 2015, where she played Twinkle Taneja.

She further gained wider recognition as Teni Bhanushali in Dil Se Dil Tak, which also starred Sidharth Shukla and Rashami Desai.

She later featured in Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji and Naagin 4, in which she played Nayantara.

She has also made reality-show appearances, including Khatron Ke Khiladi 9, Khatron Ke Khiladi – Made in India and Bigg Boss 14.

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Mumbai, September 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor-producer Ajay Devgn's untitled horror thriller, backed by Devgn Films and Panorama Studios, has gone on floors on September 2.

The union marks another collaboration between the two production houses following the success of projects Shaitaan and Raid 2.

Headlined by Ajay Devgn and directed by Rohit Jugraj, the film is being jointly produced by Ajay Devgn, Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak.

The makers have not yet revealed the title or details of the film's plot, but have described it as an intense and atmospheric horror thriller that will explore a new world of mystery, fear and suspense.

The project reunites Devgn Films and Panorama Studios, whose association previously resulted in Shaitaan, the 2024 supernatural horror film that starred Devgn alongside R. Madhavan and Jyotika.

Director Rohit Jugraj, known for working across different genres, has previously helmed the Punjabi Sardaar Ji franchise as well as the SonyLIV series Chamak and Netflix series Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein.

On the professional front, Ajay Devgn is now all set for the release of his upcoming movie Drishyam: The Conclusion, which would be the third and final instalment of the Hindi Drishyam franchise.

He will be seen reprising his popular role as Vijay Salgaonkar and the film, directed by Abhishek Pathak, also starrs Tabu and Shriya Saran along with Ishita Dutta.

The movie is scheduled to release in theatres on October 2, 2026.

Devgn was most recently seen in Dhamaal 4, which released in July 2026 which received mixed responses from critics and audiences alike.

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Mumbai, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor gears up to turn host for the forthcoming reality show, 'India Ke Top 1%', the massive amphitheatre-style set of the show is making headlines.

The designer of the set, Varsha Jain, claimed that it took them months to lock in a place to build the set.

She further added that hundreds of people worked tirelessly for a month to build this arena.

Varsha said, “Creating the set of India Ke Top 1% has been an incredibly exciting and creatively satisfying experience. To give the show a premium, larger-than-life feel, we explored multiple options for almost two to three months before finalizing this space. It then took us another month, along with the hard work of hundreds of people, to build the entire arena. Every element has been carefully designed and handcrafted down to the finest detail."

She explained that despite using advanced technology, they made sure that the set did not feel intimidating.

"We wanted the set to feel glossy and futuristic, but also warm, fun and inviting. For me, the individual status lighting, which changes with each contestant’s journey, and the circular LED floor, which brings the gameplay and percentage levels alive, are the biggest highlights. Despite the scale and technology, the set never feels intimidating, and that balance is what makes it truly special,” Varsha added.

The show will bring together students, homemakers, shopkeepers, YouTubers, magicians and real estate agents under a single roof.

The cameras will cover every corner of the set, leaving no blind spots. The arena will also have 100 individual tablets so that the contestants can play in Hindi or English. Huge screens have been included to keep everyone connected with the ongoing action.

The highlight of the show is the LED floor, which will show the gameplay graphics and changing percentage levels as contestants move closer to the Top 1%.

Hosted by Anil Kapoor, 'India Ke Top 1%' is scheduled to premiere on 19th September this year at 8 PM on Star Plus and JioHotstar.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Kunal Kemmu and Preity Zinta's forthcoming high-stakes action comedy 'Vibe' is gearing up to reach the cinema halls on September 18 this year, the makers unveiled an enchanting trailer on Wednesday.

It shares the adrenaline-filled journey of two friends whose ordinary lives turn into an unpredictable adventure as the country faces a looming danger.

Writer, director, and producer of 'Vibe' Kunal said, “With 'VIBE', I wanted to make a no-holds-barred entertainer that audiences can watch and enjoy in cinemas with family or friends or even on their own. It’s got everything I love about movies—rib-tickling comedy, high-octane action, cutesy romance, buzzing music, and so much more. For me, the comedy comes from watching ordinary people find themselves in the middle of chaos that is completely beyond their control. Playing one of those characters while also writing, directing, and producing the film meant constantly shifting between different versions of the same madness. Preity, Sparsh, Vanshika, Yashpal, Dinesh, and the rest of the cast each brought something so distinct to the table that the dynamics only became more fun as we went along. It’s a film packed with chases, danger, confusion, friendship, and a lot of bad decisions, which is probably a pretty accurate description of why I enjoyed making it so much."

Spilling beans about her character, Preity added, “What I really enjoyed about my character was that she has an energy that is completely her own. She loves her country and will go to any lengths to protect it. When there is a job to be done, she is going to find a way, by hook or by crook, whatever it takes. I loved playing someone with that kind of determination, and the role also allowed me to explore a side of myself that audiences haven’t seen before."

Praising Kunal as a director, she shared, "Kunal knows what he wants from his actors, and working on this mad film was such an adventure—you never really knew what the next day was going to bring, which somehow felt very appropriate for a film called VIBE.”

Produced by Kunal Kemmu and Chirag Nihalani under the banner of Drongo Films, 'Vibe' also features Sparsh Shrivastava in a pivotal role.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, Sept 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actor Jackie Shroff has revealed that his love for nature stems from his childhood, when he watched his mother lovingly tend to flowers despite living in a modest home.

Recalling the tiny balcony where she grew roses, the Yaadein actor reflected on how the beauty of the flowers and their thorns taught him an early lesson about life. Jackie revelled that it helped him understand that pain and happiness often exist side by side.

Sharing a memory from the past, Jackie told IANS, “My mother was very fond of flowers. In a 10-by-10 room, there was a tiny little balcony. She used to grow roses there, and she loved those roses. I could see the thorns too. I could see the roses too. So, I saw all these things there and I understood that there is pain as well as happiness.”

The ‘Karma’ actor also spoke about developing a bond with the soil. “I became friends with the soil. I understood that my mother would water it, give it a little sunlight…Then I realised, as I grew older, where did my brother go? He went into the soil. And when I understood that he had gone into the soil, I started becoming friends with the soil. I started loving my soil. I want to save topsoil, which is not there anymore. There was so much talk about topsoil for a while, and then everyone became quiet about it,” added Jackie.

Shroff also urged everyone to carry the idea forward. “Every child should know that topsoil is the only thing that gives us food. Beneath it, there is all kinds of soil, but there is topsoil. How much topsoil do we actually have? Does anyone know? Look it up sometime in a book and see how much topsoil is actually left on Earth. We keep walking around, enjoying ourselves on this Earth, but we need to respect the Earth. We keep trampling it under our feet as we walk, but look at that Mother Earth. She is protecting us.”

Concluding his thoughts, Jackie Shroff emphasized the importance of maintaining a healthy connection with the soil and the environment. “When I go into the ground, everything will become part of the soil. So, let’s be friends with the soil. That’s why we are here, basically. Enjoy your life, but don’t enjoy life by doing things that you are not supposed to do. Do a little pleasure, a little dance, a little fun, spend time with friends, have little conversations about things - but focus more on what you guys are doing with,” concluded Jackie Shroff.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, Sept 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor and model Muzammil Ibrahim has opened up about his journey in Bollywood.

He reflected on his experiences in the Hindi film industry, from his debut, "Dhokha," to his recent film, “Monster.” In an exclusive interview with IANS, the actor spoke about the lessons he has learned throughout his career and emphasized the importance of consistency for anyone pursuing acting. Reflecting on his journey, Muzammil said that there is no point in constantly looking back, as an actor’s career is an ongoing process with no fixed destination. He stated, “First of all, you should not look back. As far as the journey is concerned, it is a continuous journey. There is no fixed destination. You learn a lot from it. You get a chance to do things that you didn’t want to do, and you get a chance to do them again.”

“You get a chance to do things that you didn’t want to do. But you have to be consistent. You have to put in the work, be it in any medium, be it theatre. You have to keep on being consistent, which is very important as an actor.”

Muzammil Ibrahim made his acting debut in 2007 as the lead in “Dhokha,” an action thriller directed by Pooja Bhatt. He later appeared in several music videos, including “Pardesiya” alongside Rakhi Sawant and Lucky Ali’s popular track “Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai.”

Ibrahim went on to feature in several films and television projects. In Horn 'Ok' Pleassss, he played the lead double role of Ajay in the comedy film. He later portrayed Nikhil Ahuja in the romantic comedy “Will You Marry Me?” Muzammil also appeared in the popular web series “Special OPS,” where he played RAW agent Avinash, also known as ACP Zaid Ahmed Khan.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan revealed that he is related to actor Saif Ali Khan.

As Saif appeared on the latest episode of the popular game show, 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' with his 'Haiwaan' co-star Akshay Kumar, Big B pointed out that he and Saif are relatives.

Amitabh Bachchan said, "Sir, many people don't know that he is in our relation."

As a surprised Saif asked, "Me?", Big B went on to explain how their families are connected.

He said, "Raj Kapoor's daughter, Ritu's son Nikhil is married to my daughter Shweta."

The host further shared his conundrum on how he and Saif's better half, actress Kareena Kapoor, should address one another.

"So now I want to know how should I address Kareena? Kareena will call me what?," he added.

In his unique style, Saif reacted in a hilarious manner, saying, "Thank God that's not a question," leaving everyone laughing.

For those who do not know, Amitabh Bachchan’s daughter Shweta Bachchan is married to Nikhil Nanda, who is Kareena’s first cousin. He is the son of Ritu Nanda, Kareena's aunt, and the daughter of Raj Kapoor.

Shweta Bachchan and Nikhil Nanda tied the knot back in 1997 and the couple has two children: daughter, Navya Naveli Nanda, and son, Agastya Nanda.

Aside from being related, Big B and Amitabh Bachchan have also had a strong professional association.

They have shared screen space in 'Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007)', and 'Aarakshan (2011)'.

Shifting our focus to 'Haiwaan', the forthcoming crime‑thriller is being made under the direction of Priyadarshan.

Featuring Saif and Akshay as the leads, the project is scheduled for release in the cinema halls on 11 September this year.

'Haiwaan' is a remake of the Malayalam film 'Oppam' (2016)'.

Backed by KVN Productions and Thespian Films, the drama further includes Boman Irani, Shriya Pilgaonkar and Saiyami Kher in key roles, along with others.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, Sept 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Television actress Asha Negi has opened up about stepping into a character that she says is unlike any role she has played before.

The ‘Pavitra Rishta’ actress shared what drew her to “Ali Baba Aur 40 Bhoot.” Asha mentioned that the show’s intriguing blend of mystery, adventure and humour made the project an exciting new experience for her.

Speaking about stepping into the world of Ali Baba Aur 40 Bhoot, Asha shared, “Ali is very different from the characters I have played before, and that is what drew me to her. She is fiercely independent, extremely rational and someone who believes there is an explanation for everything. Putting a character like that in the middle of a supernatural world made the journey so much fun.”

“The show has mystery, adventure, humour and a really interesting relationship at its centre. I’m excited for audiences to discover Ali and this world as the story unfolds.”

Vishal Vashishtha added, “Baba’s character has been brought up in a very protective manner and has absolutely no doubt that ghosts and supernatural forces exist. Playing him was so much fun, a stress buster to be honest because he brings a completely different energy to the show. His dynamic with Ali is what makes their journey so entertaining—they disagree on almost everything, but somehow end up needing each other. Ali Baba Aur 40 Bhoot has a great mix of humour, mystery and adventure, and I think audiences are going to have a lot of fun with this world.”

The upcoming horror-comedy series “Ali Baba Aur 40 Bhoot” brings together ancient folklore, haunted mysteries and adventure. The show also features stars Asha Negi as Ali and Vishal Vashishtha as Baba. Set against the mysterious world of Central Indian folklore, “Ali Baba Aur 40 Bhoot” follows Alisha “Ali” Nigam, a sharp, science-driven neuropsychology expert, whose search for her missing father pulls her into a world of supernatural mysteries.

The 40-episode series will premiere on September 11 on JioHotstar.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, Sept 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Orry, who has been making headlines with his stint on ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 15,’ shared a fun video featuring actress Avika Gor.

Alongside the light-hearted glimpse, he penned a rather cryptic note addressed to host Rohit Shetty, reflecting on his growing popularity and the attention surrounding his personal life. In his note, Orry acknowledged the success of the show and the increased attention that has come his way. He recalled how openly he had always shared details about his life, comparing himself to an “open book” that had been read, interpreted and discussed by many.

In the caption, Orry wrote, “Dear Rohit ji, I am currently blossoming in the ever-growing success of the show, with a viewership of 6.8 million topping the charts, the kind of sinister spotlight and involuntary attention that follows me now is something I wasn’t prepared for. I’ve always worn my heart on my sleeve with zero hesitation, laying out my entire life so openly that people said I was like an open book with multiple cheap paperback copies circulating in a public library whilst withering away from being over-consumed, intentionally misinterpreted, and aggressively handled.”

“But lately, with so many new readers than ever before and so much curiosity on every word on every page of this new chapter - I’m learning the quiet power of a pause. I’m discovering that not every part of my life needs to be printed. Some stories no matter how divine and lucrative are better kept unwritten, especially if that promises and secures a sequel.”

The note further read, “So I am learning how to guard this little old book to keep it safe and intact before pages rip, stains set in, and the spine gives way completely. I want to protect it without disappointing the new readers hastening to catch up or disrespecting the loyal literary minds who’ve cherished this series from the very beginning. Still, maybe, I feel the time has come to take this first edition off the open shelves and gently retire it to a incinerator #KhatronKeKhiladi.”

The funny reel features Orry and Avika Gor engaging in a hilarious back-and-forth over a series of personal questions. The text on the clip reads, “Me dodging personal questions like,” setting the tone for the playful exchange.

In the video, Avika asked Orry, “Where do you live?” to which he cheekily replies, “With my family.” When she follows up by asking, “Where does your family live?” Orry responded, “With me.” She then asked, “Where do you all live?” and he simply said, “Together.”

The banter continued as Avika asked “Where is your house?” Orry replied, “Near the neighbour’s house.” When she asked where the neighbour’s house is, he jokingly said, “If I tell you, you will promise me, you will not tell anyone.”

After Avika agreed, Orry delivered the punchline, saying, “Near my house,” leaving her with the hilarious response to his never-ending attempts to dodge the questions.

Orry (Orhan Awatramani) was evicted from the 15th season of the stunt-based reality show “Khatron Ke Khiladi.”

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Celebrated singer and composer Kailash Kher was seen enjoying a relaxing night ride while he crooned one of his most popular tracks, 'Saiyyan'.

On Wednesday, Kailash Kher posted a clip on his Instagram account where he was seen enjoying the 'Saiyyan' track while behind the wheel.

The singer also sang along in his melodious voice as the number played in the car.

"Driving, singing, and letting Saiyyan take over (sic)," read the caption of the post.

As the post reached social media, the netizens flooded the comment section with red heart emojis.

For the unaware, 'Saiyyan' is one of Kailash Kher’s most iconic songs. A part of the 'Jhoomo Re' album, which came out in 2007, the track has been sung and composed by Kailash Kher along with Paresh and Naresh Kamath.

This is not the first time that Kailash Kher has expressed his love for driving through one of his posts.

In July, Kailash Kher was seen enjoying the Mumbai monsoon with a relaxing car drive, accompanied by some lovely music.

Sharing a video of himself behind the wheel on the Mumbai roads at night, the singer captioned the clip, "Nothing’s more relaxing than a Mumbai Monsoon Drive (sic)", along with a cloud with raindrops emoji.

Kailash Kher further added his track 'S.I.D.H.U.' from Akshay Kumar's 2009 release, 'Chandni Chowk to China' in the backdrop.

Talking about his professional journey, Kailash Kher gained recognition for his soulful track 'Allah Ke Bande' from the 2003 film “Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II.”

After this, he went on to deliver some soulful numbers, such as 'Teri Deewani', 'Saiyyan', and 'Bam Lahiri'. A couple of these songs were performed. along with his band Kailasa.

During his glorious tenure, Kailash Kher has lent his voice to several acclaimed films, like 'Mangal Pandey: The Rising', 'Corporate', 'Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love', and the 'Baahubali' series.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, Sept 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress and writer Gulfam Khan Hussain has opened up about her interest in reality television shows.

She revealed that she would like to participate in Bigg Boss in what she considers its “original form.” While discussing the growing popularity of reality shows, Gulfam said she sees them as an effective platform for public figures to connect with a wider audience. In an exclusive quote shared with IANS, the ‘Naamkarann’ actress said, “There is nothing wrong with it, reality shows are a good platform for reaching bigger audiences.”

When asked if there's a particular show, she'd want to be part of, Gulfam said, “Bigg Boss, it's classic, but I would like to do it in its original form with celebrities being a part of it and the raw drama that unfolds. It brings out the side of you that people would not know, and sometimes you might be unaware too.”

Addressing criticism that shows like ‘Bigg Boss’ can turn personalities into entertainment spectacles, Gulfam defended the appeal of drama and said that audiences naturally enjoy a little “tamasha.” She remarked that some of the most viral stories often emerge from such dramatic moments. “Who doesn't like a good tamasha? Don't we all? The most viral stories are around tamasha.”

Addressing the growing trend of controversies surrounding public figures, including those involving Sunita Ahuja and Govinda, as well as Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola, Gulfam made it clear that she prefers not to comment on other people’s personal lives. She said, “I'm no one to talk on anyone's personal life, I am a very private person about my personal affairs.”

However, she offered a broader perspective on why the desire for attention is often so evident among public figures. Gulfam said, “As far as competition for attention goes, it is built in living beings' DNA, everyone likes personal attention, and even children who are too young to understand the worldly way try to grab the attention of adults around them and get upset when someone steals the attention from them.”

Concluding her thoughts on how much of her personal life she is comfortable sharing with the public, Gulfam Hussain admitted that opening up does not come naturally to her. However, she acknowledged the curiosity that comes with being a public figure. She said, “I’m not too comfortable sharing my personal life in public, but as we are public figures, people do want to know and love any news, even if it’s idle gossip.”

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Ananya Panday got emotional as she successfully performed her first 'Pull up'.

Sharing the latest milestone in her fitness journey, Ananya uploaded a short clip of her doing the pull-up in the Stories section of her Instagram handle.

The 'CTRL' actress also went on to do 20 push-ups in a row as part of her fitness regimen.

"And 20 push ups in a row today woooo. Focused on reps today obvsss (sic)", she wrote on the photo-sharing app.

Ananya maintains a strict workout routine and makes it a point to eat clean to stay in shape for the camera.

Time and again, she motivates others by dropping glimpses from her workout session on her official social media handle. She is also sometimes accompanied by her actor friend, Sara Ali Khan.

Ananya is quite active on social media and keeps updating about her personal and professional life through her posts.

Recently, the 'Kesari: Chapter 2' actress provided an insight into her skincare woes. She dropped a candid post about dealing with sudden breakouts on her Instagram Stories, saying, “Of breakouts all of a sudden, just a girl and her pimple patches against the world."

The photo had Ananya showing her natural glow while sporting pimple patches on her face.

Professionally, Ananya made her Bollywood debut in 2019 with 'Student of the Year 2'. She was seen alongside Tiger Shroff and Tara Sutaria in her first appearance in a Hindi film.

Following this, Ananya went on to become a part of projects such as 'Pati Patni Aur Woh', 'Khaali Peeli', 'Liger', and 'Dream Girl 2'.

Her last on-screen appearance was in the romantic entertainer, 'Chand Mera Dil', in which she was seen sharing screen space with 'Kill' actor Lakshya.

Made under the direction of Vivek Soni and co-written by Soni and Tushar Paranjape, 'Chand Mera Dil' released on May 22 this year.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, Sept 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Disha Patani has expressed her gratitude for being part of “Awarapan 2.”

On Wednesday, the ‘Baaghi’ actress shared a heartfelt note about her experience of working on the much-awaited film. Disha thanked the team and fans for the love and support the project has received. Taking to Instagram, she shared a glimpse into her journey with the film and expressed her appreciation for the people she has worked with. Disha wrote, “Grateful to connect with such amazing beautiful souls in this journey of telling a story that we all will cherish forever. Truly an honour to be part of this team and grateful for all the love that’s been received by the film blessed #awarapan2.”

The photo carousel features glimpses of Disha Patani in her character from “Awarapan 2,” along with behind-the-scenes moments from the sets. Some pictures also show her sharing candid moments with co-star Emraan Hashmi, while others feature Disha posing with the film’s team.

In “Awarapan 2,” Disha Patani starred alongside Emraan Hashmi in the action-drama sequel. While Emraan reprised his role as Shivam Pandit, Disha played the film’s female lead, Zara Singh. Her character was portrayed as a trained cello player who came from a gangster family. The movie was released theatrically on August 14, 2026.

Recently, Emraan Hashmi opened up about the journey of Awarapan as the franchise made its return with the much-anticipated sequel, “Awarapan 2.” The ‘Murder’ actor spoke about the significance of revisiting the franchise, recalling that the original film struggled to connect with audiences when it was released nearly two decades ago.

Calling the sequel’s return a “rarest-of-rare phenomenon” and an “unprecedented feat,” Emraan expressed pride in being part of a project that has received another opportunity to reach viewers.

An excerpt from his note read, “There are films you work on, and then there are films you are genuinely proud to be a part of. Awarapan 2 belongs to the latter. It has become a rarest-of-rare phenomenon — an unprecedented feat. A film that didn't find its audience two decades ago returning with a sequel, determined to rewrite history at the box office.”

“An emotionally charged action musical, mounted on a stunning visual scale and powered by incredibly diverse, timeless music, this is a film I truly believe is best experienced with an audience in cinemas. At the heart of it all is Vishesh, the creator of the world of Awarapan.”

Source: IANS

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