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 …

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Bollywood star Rani Mukerji seems to be an extremely protective mother to her daughter Adira.The actress, on Thursday morning, appeared visibly upset with paparazzi after they allegedly clicked a picture of her daughter, Adira, who had come to receive her mommy as she arrived at the Mumbai airport.Rani was spotted arriving at the Mumbai airport dressed in an elegant sleeveless black outfit, which she paired with oversized black sunglasses, and was seen carrying a blue deni…

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Raj Kundra recently shared a glimpse of his fun-filled bond with wife Shilpa Shetty. He revealed how his Punjabi roots and “Punjabiyat” have influenced her over the years. In a playful social media post, Raj highlighted how Shilpa has embraced aspects of Punjabi culture, from food preferences to enjoying Bhangra moves. On Friday, the businessman took to his Instagram handle and shared a video of Shilpa Shetty showcasing her Bhangra moves to the energetic beats of the d…

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Director Milap Milan Zaveri has spoken about how his movie, ‘Tera Yaar Hoon Main’s lead hero Aman Indra Kumar, is willing to establish himself as an actor with his sheer hard work and not piggyback on his star father, director Indra Kumar’s legacy. Speaking about Aman Indra Kumar, Milap Zaveri said, “I have known Aman since he was a child, so it’s been wonderful to watch him grow into the actor he is today. Even before this film, Induji would share his acting and dance…

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Former actress Somy Ali described Aditya Pancholi as a “self-sabotaging personality” while reflecting on her experience of working on the film “Mafia.” Recalling her time on the sets, Somy also fondly remembered working with veteran actor Dharmendra. She praised his professionalism and warm nature throughout the filming process. Sharing her throwback clip from the movie, Somy wrote, “This #tbt is extremely significant because of this movie. Majority of my work pl…

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Social media influencer and Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor’s sister Anshula Kapoor gave a closer look at the nostalgic theme behind her wedding reception. She also revealed Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan’s subtle integration into the fancy and 90s themed decoration.The newly married Anshula revealed that the celebrations were designed as a tribute to the 1990s, a decade that shaped her childhood and also that of many guests.Sharing a video from the reception on Instagram…