Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Actress Ishita Dutta surprised her husband, actor Vatsal Sheth, with a miniature replica of the iconic car from the 2004 film ‘Tarzaan: The Wonder Car’, bringing back memories of one of Bollywood’s most memorable fantasy thrillers.Sharing a fun video on Instagram, Ishita was seen browsing through a toy store before picking up a red die-cast model car that closely resembled the famous ‘Tarzaan’ car. Dressed in a casual striped shirt, the actress excitedly showed off the gif…

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Actress Sambhavna Seth and her writer husband Avinash Dwivedi have officially introduced their twins to the world. The couple to their social media accounts in revealing their babies’ names, after a long and emotional journey to parenthood.Sharing a series of adorable family photographs on Instagram, Sambhavna wrote, “MEET OUR SON ‘YUGAARTH’ and DAUGHTER ‘- DHWAJAH’ (sic).”The pictures shared by the couple, from what seems to be an intimate naming ceremony, capture intimat…

Hyderabad, July 17 (IANS) Director Uday Chauhan’s upcoming comedy drama, ‘Pallaburusu’, featuring actors Sudhakar Reddy and Murlidhar Goud in the lead, will hit screens worldwide on August 14, its makers announced on Friday, even as they released the first look poster of the film. Sources in the know claim the Telugu film will deliver a refreshing, laugh-out-loud blend of comedy and drama and say that audiences will be able to enjoy the cultural essence of the region in which the film is set in….

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Actress Sanchita Ugale’s sudden demise shocked the entertainment industry and her fans, in June.A month after her demise, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has now sought the constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the death of actress with the association’s President, Suresh Shyamlal Gupta, meeting Maharashtra Minister of State for Home Yogesh Ramdas Kadam and requesting an ‘independent, impartial and time-bound investigation into the…

Chennai, July 17 (IANS) The makers of director Krishnakumar Ramakumar’s eagerly awaited period film, ‘GDN’, featuring actor Madhavan in the lead, on Friday announced that the film would hit screens worldwide on August 7 this year, much to the delight of fans and film buffs. Taking to its social media timelines, Varghese Moolans Pictures, the production house producing the film, wrote, “Story of a man driven by passion… fueled by legacy. #GDN releases worldwide on August 7.”For the unaware, the…

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) As ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ celebrated its 18th anniversary on July 17, actor Dilip Joshi, who essays the iconic role of Jethalal, addressed recurring rumours about his alleged exit and less screentime from the long-running sitcom.He urged media houses to verify facts before publishing such reports.During the interaction with media present for the 18th year celebrations, Dilip was asked about reports claiming his screen time would be reduced and that he would be e…

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Hema Malini recalled the beautiful and enduring bond between her and fellow colleague and Bollywood superstar Rekha.The upcoming episode of music reality show ‘Indian Idol’ will take viewers on a nostalgic journey as Hema Malini will be seen elaborating on her friendship with Rekha, further revealing that their bond began years before they shared the screen.During the conversation, host of the show Aditya Narayan said, “Jahan tak mujhe pata hai, Rekha j…

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Producer Ashwin Varde has strongly refuted actor Paresh Rawal’s recent claims about the making of ‘OMG-2’, alleging that Rawal had wanted to keep Akshay Kumar out of the project despite the franchise belonging to the superstar.Issuing a detailed statement, Ashwin Varde described Rawal’s allegations as “shocking, untrue and unsubstantiated”.The producer stated that he was left with no option but to publicly present his version of events.”The accusations made by Paresh Rawal…

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Actor Boman Irani has highlighted the power of cinema in creating awareness and encouraging meaningful conversations around Fragile X syndrome. Emphasizing the importance of stories that bring lesser-known realities into the spotlight, the ‘Munna Bhai M.B.B.S’ actor shared how films can help audiences develop greater empathy, understanding and acceptance. Ahead of World Fragile X Awareness Day, Boman stressed the need for more awareness and inclusion for individuals an…

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Shehnaaz Gill has opened up about her cover version of B Praak’s soulful track ‘Narak’ from ‘Ishqnama.’ She revealed the emotional connection she shared with the song. The actress-singer shared that playing the character of Nasima helped her develop a deeper bond with the track, thus making the recording experience even more special. Shehnaaz also said that she was not trying to recreate the original version by B Praak and Jyotica, but wanted to present the song …