Sonakshi Batra says playing ‘Jagadhatri’ gave her a new perspective on patriotism

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Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Television actress Sonakshi Batra has opened up about how playing Jagadhatri has given her a deeper understanding of patriotism, courage, and duty. In an exclusive quote shared with IANS, the actress shared how her character has helped her appreciate the dedication and sacrifices of the real-life heroes who work tirelessly to protect the nation. Sonakshi stated, “Playing Jagadhatri has made me look at patriotism from a completely different perspective. Every time I put on…

Aditya Pancholi remembers his first co-star Mahesh Anand on his birth anniversary

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Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Actor Aditya Pancholi remembered one of his first co-stars, Mahesh Anand, on his birth anniversary on Thursday. Marking the late actor’s birthday on social media, Aditya Pancholi dropped a picture with Mahesh Anand on IG. He also uploaded the poster of his debut movie ‘Sasti Dulhan Mahenga Dulha’, in which he had shared the screen with Mahesh Anand.Remembering one of the first male supermodels in the country, Aditya Pancholi wrote on his official Instagram handle, “Remember…

Arjun Bijlani reflects on the sacrifices behind India’s freedom: ‘We must value it’

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Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Actor Arjun Bijlani opened up about the significance of Independence Day, reflecting on the immense sacrifices that made the country’s freedom possible. In an exclusive quote shared with IANS, the host-actor said that Independence Day is not just a time to celebrate, but also an opportunity to remember and honour those who made great sacrifices for the nation. Speaking about the significance of Independence Day, Bijlani emphasized that Independence Day is not merely a day…

Amitabh Bachchan says Bollywood's history will be referred to as ‘Before & after Dilip Kumar’

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Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Bollywood stalwart Amitabh Bachchan has always been vocal about his admiration for the legend Dilip Kumar.During the latest episode of the reality game show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18’, host Big B once again chose to shed light on the unparalleled contribution of Dilip Kumar to Hindi cinema.Amitabh was talking to one of the contestants on the show, Manjeet Singh, about the Hindi film industry. As the two were discussing the remarkable personalities who have played sig…

FWICE urges FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe to take action against malpractices of food safety in entertainment industry

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Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) The IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe, who serves as the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Maharashtra, has restored the faith of people in the food safety system. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has now raised issues of food safety on the sets of films and series to the officer. The body has urged him to take action against the malpractices related to food safety in the entertainment industry in order to ensure the safety of workers.In…

Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt raise the action quotient in ‘7 Dogs’ trailer

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Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) The makers of the global action thriller “7 Dogs” have unveiled its trailer in India. The trailer features special action appearances by Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt, bringing the popular Bollywood duo together once again. The ‘Sultan’ actor also shared the trailer on his social media handles. The film boasts a diverse international cast, headlined by Egyptian actors Ahmed Ezz and Karim Abdel Aziz. Representing India are Salman and Sanjay, while the ensemble also inc…

Ananya Panday, Ahaan Pandey express joy and shock upon learning Alanna Panday's second pregnancy

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Mumbai, August 13 (IANS) Actress Ananya Panday and her cousin-brother Ahaan Panday were left overjoyed and surprised after learning about their influencer sibling Alanna Panday’s second pregnancy.Alanna shared the special family moment in a new vlog on her YouTube channel, dedicated to revealing her second pregnancy to her loved ones.The video captures the reactions of the members of the Panday family, including her mother Deanne Panday, cousin Ananya, brother Ahaan, grandmother and uncle Chun…

Ahsaas Channa on being ‘intimidated’ by SRK on ‘KANK’ sets, reveals details on Gopal Dutt’s show

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Mumbai, August 13 (IANS) Actor Ahsaas Channa has recalled her experience of working with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan as a six-year-old in Karan Johar’s ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’ (KANK) 20 years ago.She admitted that she was “very intimidated and nervous” when she first met the superstar.Ahsaas opened up about her early years in the entertainment industry on the latest episode of actor, writer and comedian Gopal Datt’s weekly show ‘Pehla Pehla’.The actress spoke about starting h…

Diana Penty shares a glimpse of friends coming to her rescue after late night

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Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Actress Diana Penty recently gave a glimpse of a fun moment with her friends after they stayed up late the previous night. Sharing the lighthearted update on social media, Diana revealed that her friends came to her rescue after their late-night plans. “My friends to the rescue after we were up late last night,” she wrote alongside the post.The ‘Cocktail’ actress also shared a video of herself sitting in a luxurious car while her team worked on her hair and gave her…

Sandeepa Dhar offers prayers at Srinagar’s Shankaracharya Temple, calls it 'blessed darshan'

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Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Actress Sandeepa Dhar is presently enjoying the breathtaking beauty of Kashmir during her latest getaway. During her time there, she also decided to offer prayers at the revered Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar. Sandeepa revealed that the Shankaracharya temple was the very first place she wanted to visit after landing in Srinagar.In order to reach the ancient temple located at the top of the Shankaracharya Hill, Sandeepa climbed around 250 steps, with the thin mountain air…