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Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) Bollywood actor Harshvardhan Rane, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology (Honours), is all set to multitask between his exams and shoot for his upcoming film in June.

Harshvardhan took to Instagram stories, where he shared snippets of his study routine as he was writing down the lectures. In the clip, the actor is seen writing lectures.For the caption he wrote: “#Psychology #Honours exam in June , shoot bhi in June” along with a facepalm emoji.The actor will next be seen in the tentatively titled Deewaniyat, directed by Milap Zaveri. He will be seen alongside actress Sonam Bajwa in the movie.In other news, the actor on May 13 shared a post featuring his “Sanam Teri Kasam” poster sans his Pakistani co-star Mawra Hocane. The post had “Removed from the film that made her Mawra Hocane Erased by the nation she forgot to respect.”Harshvardhan captioned it: “…National Weeding.”On May 12, he responded to Mawra’s targeted attack amidst Indo-Pak escalations Harshvardhan and Mawra engaged in a heated social media exchange over love for their respective countries.On Sunday, Harshvardhan gave a solid rebuttal to his ‘Sanam Teri Kasam’ co-actor Mawra after her recent statement which directly was targeted against the Indian actor..She had said, “Someone I expected to have basic common sense has risen from deep slumber with a PR strategy. While our nations are at war, this is what you come up with? A PR statement to get attention? What a pity”.In his response, the actor seemed very measured yet pointed. The actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and wrote, “That sounded like an attempt at personal attack. Fortunately, I have tolerance to overlook such attempts – but have zero tolerance for any attack on my nation’s dignity. An Indian farmer would pluck out the unwanted weed from his crop, its called WEEDING, the farmer doesn’t need a PR team for this act, it’s called common sense (sic)”.The actor further mentioned that he merely said anything that would offend the actress, and he was well within his rights to decline a project that he doesn’t deem correct to be a part of under certain situations.–IANSdc/

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) Filmmaker Boney Kapoor penned a heartfelt tribute for his late mother as the family observed the 13th-day ceremony, a significant part of the mourning period.

Marking the occasion with deep emotion and remembrance, the filmmaker reflected on her enduring influence and the irreplaceable space she held in their lives. Taking to Instagram, Boney shared a photo of his late mom and wrote, “Today is Kriya 13th day since . . . . . . As we mourn our beloved mother, recounting a few lines of rememberence. When lose your mother, that’s when everything changes. You don’t just lose a parent. You lose your biggest comfort. The one who stayed strong so you could be soft. The one who made the hard things feel bearable. The one who always put you before herself. You realize the silence is louder.”The post further read, “The house feels colder. And no one calls just to check if you ate. You miss her voice, her scent. The way she knew something was wrong just by hearing your hello. You remember the things she used to do that you took for granted. The small sacrifices. The daily routines. The way she made everything feel safe. You replay her advice in your head like a broken record. You wish you hugged her longer. Told her thank you more. Told her I love you every chance you got. Because now you know. No one will ever love you like she did. No one will ever fill that space. And all you can do is make her proud. By becoming everything, she knew you could be. Most of this text was aptly expressed what mothers are for their children emotionally by Vin Diesel.”Nirmal Kapoor, the respected matriarch of the Kapoor family, breathed her last on May 2 at the age of 90 at Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. Her final rites were conducted the following day, May 3, at Pawan Hans Crematorium, where several well-known personalities from the film industry—including Karan Johar, Rani Mukerji, and Farhan Akhtar—came to pay their respects.Nirmal Kapoor was the mother of Boney Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, and Reena Kapoor Marwah. She was also the proud grandmother to a new generation of Bollywood talent, including Sonam Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor, Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Anshula Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor, and Mohit Marwah.–IANSps/

Los Angeles, May 14 (IANS) Hollywood star Natalie Portman has explained why she prefers living in Paris than in Los Angeles.

The 43-year-old actress talked about her life in Paris, where she lives with her two children – Aleph and Amalia in a cover story for Net-a-Porter, reports people.com.“I find the people here are actually incredibly friendly – you just have to know how to interact, so that we’re not the ones being rude. Now, when I go back to the U.S., I’m like, ‘Oh,’ I would go into a store and not say hello to everyone there? It’s weird,” she said/.She added, “I think we have an assumption that Western cultures are all the same, and kind of evened out by all this pop culture that everyone consumes. It’s not true: it’s extremely specific here, and the culture is very different in both deep and surface ways.”Despite the cordial greetings to strangers that may seem odd to the average city dweller, Portman said the Parisians understand her boundaries.“They’re very good at privacy here,” she revealed.“I feel like the biggest compliment is ‘elle est très discrète’ (‘she is very discreet’).”Portman, who shares her two children with ex-husband Benjamin Millepied, said she’s grateful for being able to raise them with the politeness and appreciation for affection that comes with living in France.“All the kids that come to my house are, like, ‘Bonjour Madame,’ and give me the bise (cheek-to-cheek kiss),” she explained.“And before they leave, they are, like, ‘Thank you for having me,’ and if I’m not nearby, they’ll come and find me to say it.”Portman, who grew up in Long Island, New York, also expressed how much she enjoys the overall cultural aesthetics of the Parisian lifestyle, noting that even the “cold and gray” weather doesn’t diminish the amount of elevated entertainment there is to indulge in.“There’s always some incredible exhibit or concert or dinner party or writers in town — something fascinating and stimulating happening. And the frequent vacations are so clutch!”After being married for 11 years, Portman filed for divorce in July 2023.It was finalised in February 2024. The two adults have chosen to co-parent their children amicably.”(Natalie’s) biggest priority has been ensuring a smooth transition for her children,” a source close to the former couple told people.com in March 2024.”She and Ben really love their kids and are equally focused on being the best co-parents they can be. Nothing is more important.”–IANSdc/

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) Randeep Hooda and his actress-entrepreneur wife Lin Laishram, are soaking in the charm of Dalhousie for a romantic escape following the actor’s success of his latest release “Jaat”.

A source close to the couple shared, “Randeep and Lin have both had incredibly packed schedules for months.”“This short escape to Dalhousie is not just about taking a break, but about reconnecting with each other, enjoying the simplicity of the hills, and spending uninterrupted time together,” the source added.Lin took to Instagram to share a heartwarming message and photo from the getaway.The post read: “Healing feels softer when it’s held with love. Thank you for being my calm, my strength, and my constant cheerleader. Our little Dalhousie dream home now includes a lift for old age because growing old with you sounds just perfect, meri jaan.”Directed by Gopichand Malineni, “Jaat”, which was released in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on April 10, had Randeep play a ruthless antagonist named Ranatunga. The film follows a mysterious passenger whose obsessive demand for an apology brings him face-to-face with a ruthless labourer-turned-crime boss, resulting in a battle between the two.On April 28, Randeep shared details about his powerful portrayal of the ruthless antagonist Ranatunga.He wrote: “Not just a character, A whole storm! #Ranatunga #Jaat #BehindTheScene #BTS.”In April, he reflected on the challenging journey of portraying ‘Ranatunga’ in Sunny Deol starrer action drama. The actor shared insights into the intense process of embodying the ruthless antagonist, discussing the physical and emotional challenges he faced in bringing the character to life.The actor wrote, “Still soaking in all the love coming my way for Ranatunga… Playing such a menacing character and still being embraced with so much appreciation has been truly humbling. A huge thank you to my visionary director @yoursgopichand, for trusting me with this intense role and guiding me every step of the way.”“Working alongside the legend @iamsunnydeol Paaji was an absolute blast — so down-to-earth, so full of fire. This journey was raw, challenging, and deeply fulfilling — and your love has made it all the more special.”–IANSdc/

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) The makers of “Alien: Earth” starring BAFTA nominated Adarsh Gourav have dropped the first look and also announced that the sci-fi series is all set to have its premiere on August 12.

The first look of the series showcases Adarsh in a greyish blue gear. The actor, who plays the role of Slightly, took to his social media platforms to share the gripping first look of the series that is both directed and helmed by Noah Hawley.The image shows a group of six people walking together in a futuristic or military-like setting. They are all wearing matching grey jumpsuits suggesting they might be part of a specialized team or unit.For the caption, he wrote: “Out on the 12th of August!”“Alien : Earth” is based on the iconic Ridley Scott’s “Alien” franchise with Scott taking on the role of Executive Producer for the series.The show takes place when a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat.The series has been entirely shot in Thailand, and aims to transport viewers to a world that feels both familiar and utterly alien. Combining Hawley’s signature narrative style with Ridley Scott’s atmospheric sci-fi universe.Set on Earth, ‘Alien: Earth’ promises to deliver both suspense and thrilling action with an impressive international cast, including Babou Ceesay, Jonathan Ajayi, Erana James, Lily Newmark, Timothy Olyphant, Sandra Yi Sencindiver and Diem Camille.The series will be streaming on FX network and Hulu.Adarsh also has “Tu Yaa Main” alongside debutante Shanaya Kapoor. Set for a Valentine’s Day 2026 release, “Tu Yaa Main” is believed to be the ultimate date fright film—a gripping, genre-blending ride that promises romance, thrill, and survival, all wrapped in a breathtaking cinematic package.–IANSdc/

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) National Award-winning actor Rajkummar Rao revealed that he once considered taking up Science in the 11th grade, driven by family influence, but is now thankful that he didn’t go down that path.

Talking about if there is a “Bhool Chuk” that he made and is thankful for, Rajkummar told IANS: “For some reason, in Class 11, I wanted to take Science because I think the atmosphere at home was like that my elder brother and even most of my cousins were science students.”Rajkummar shared how he briefly considered Science due to peer influence, despite his passion for acting.“But I was always into acting — I used to do stage performances, dance, martial arts — but it was just that everyone else was taking Science, so I thought I should too,” said the actor, who completed his 12th grade from S.N. Sidheshwar Senior. Sec Public School, where he participated in school plays.The 40-year-old star expressed relief for not pursuing Science, as his true passion lies in acting.“Thank God that didn’t happen. I had no interest in it, and there would have been pressure to study a lot. But when your interest lies elsewhere, it feels like you get stuck in something you don’t truly want,” said the actor, who graduated from Delhi University, where he was simultaneously doing theatre with Kshitij Theatre Group and the Shri Ram Centre in Delhi.The actor currently awaits the release of his next “Bhool Chuk Maaf”, which was supposed to hit the screens on May 9, however the makers on May 8 announced that it would now release digitally on Prime Video on May 16, in “light of recent events and the heightened security drills across the nation” after the Indian Air Force targeted the terrorists’ sites without crossing the Pakistan airspace.However, the release of the film has now hit the pause button. The Bombay High Court granted an ad-interim injunction restraining Maddock Films from releasing Bhool Chuk Maaf on OTT platforms before completing its agreed-upon 8-week theatrical run with PVR Inox.PVR Inox, in its court plea, argued that the last-minute change was a breach of the contract signed between the parties on May 6, 2025. The agreement specified that the film must have an 8-week window before it can be released online.Directed by Karan Sharma, “Bhool Chuk Maaf revolves around Ranjan, a small-town romantic boy from Banaras,who lands a government job to marry Titli but forgets his vow to Lord Shiva-only to be trapped until he fulfills his promise. A hilarious tale of love, fate, and redemption unfolds.–IANSdc/

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Wamiqa Gabbi, who will next be seen in the film “Bhool Chuk Maaf”, has talked about that one “mistake” she made and is thankful for. The actress said it was learning to say “no”.

Asked if there is a “Bhool Chuk” that she made and is thankful for, Wamiqa told IANS: “It’s saying no.”The 31-year-old actress is now glad that she’s getting comfortable with saying no, when needed.“At that time it feels like such a mistake. Saying no at times feels like such a… It feels like I hope I am not doing something wrong by saying no. But that is something that I’m so glad that getting comfortable with saying no is such a nice thing.”The film is produced by Dinesh Vijan under the Maddock Films banner, with music by Tanishk Bagchi, lyrics by Irshad Kamil, and vocals by Tanishk Bagchi and Madhubanti Bagchi.Talking about “Bhool Chuk Maaf”, directed by Karan Sharma, the film revolves around Ranjan, a small-town romantic boy from Banaras,who lands a government job to marry Titli but forgets his vow to Lord Shiva-only to be trapped until he fulfills his promise. A hilarious tale of love, fate, and redemption unfolds.Director Karan Sharma started his journey from Delhi and stepped into Mumbai in 2005. His short film christened Black Holi is internationally acclaimed as a best narrative short film.The film was supposed to hit the screens on May 9, however the makers on May 8 announced that it would now release digitally on Prime Video on May 16, in “light of recent events and the heightened security drills across the nation” after the Indian Air Force targeted the terrorists’ sites without crossing the Pakistan airspace.However, the release of the film has now hit the pause button. The Bombay High Court granted an ad-interim injunction restraining Maddock Films from releasing Bhool Chuk Maaf on OTT platforms before completing its agreed-upon 8-week theatrical run with PVR Inox.PVR Inox, in its court plea, argued that the last-minute change was a breach of the contract signed between the parties on May 6, 2025. The agreement specified that the film must have an 8-week window before it can be released online.–IANSdc/

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Former professional bodybuilder and actor Arnold Schwarzenegger made a rare remark about his ex-wife Maria Shriver while addressing Amazon’s Upfront 2025 Presentation in the New York City.Talking about his forthcoming holiday movie, “The Man With the Bag”, Schwarzenegger brought up another one of his seasonal classics, “Jingle All the Way”.“Jingle All the Way was the greatest Christmas movie of all time. They play it the whole month of December,” he said.”I know because my ex-wife calls me about the residual,” he added jockishly.Previously, Schwarzenegger shed light on his dynamic with Shriver during a conversation with PEOPLE, saying, “We never left the [first] chapter. Because remember, it’s not like we had a feud. We didn’t have a fight. It’s just my f— up, right? She said, ‘Okay, this is what it is,’ and then she decided to make a split, so it was her decision.””But the fact is, we always made it very clear that the kids should not suffer because of that,” Schwarzenegger added.”My chapter with Maria will continue on forever. Even though it’s a different relationship, there’s no reason for me to feel anything other than love for her,” he shared.The ‘Terminator’ actor got divorced from Shriver in December 2021. The couple has four kids together- Katherine, Christina, Patrick, and Christopher.Months before Shiver had filed for divorce, Schwarzenegger admitted in public that he had a son named Joseph Baena with the family’s longtime housekeeper, Mildred Baena.Coming to “The Man With the Bag”, the film has been directed by Adam Shankman. Penned by Allan Rice, the project stars Alan Ritchson, Awkwafina, Liza Koshy, Kyle Mooney, Adrian Martinez, Jane Krakowski, and Ken Jeong in prominent roles, along with others.The drama talks about what happens when Santa Claus enlists the help of a petty criminal after his sack of presents is stolen.–IANSpm/

Los Angeles, May 13 (IANS) Hollywood actress Emma Roberts and comedian Matt Rife are joining forces for the romantic comedy “Marriage Material”, with worldwide sales launching in the ongoing edition of the Cannes Film Festival.
Trish Sie, whose credits include “Pitch Perfect 3”, “The Sleepover” and “Players”, is set to direct from a screenplay written by Ben Agron and Brandon Feldman, reports ‘Variety’.The global sales are being handled by Capstone Global. “Marriage Material” follows the founder of a dating app, whose deadbeat husband’s alimony payments are bleeding her dry, so she must use it to find him a new wife before her company goes public.As per ‘Variety’, the film is produced by Capstone Studios and Buzzfeed Studios. The producers are Richard Alan Reid, Jason Moring, Michael Philip and Dan Scheinkman (BuzzFeed Studios), Christian Mercuri (Capstone Studios) and David Sweeney and Peter Edwards (Sweeney Entertainment). Roberts (Belletrist), Rife, Christina Shams, John Dunne (Independent Artists Media) and David Haring and Roman Viaris (Capstone Studios) serve as executive producers.“‘Marriage Material’” is a fresh, fiercely funny romantic comedy with an undeniable heart”. said Richard Alan Reid, president of BuzzFeed Studios. “Emma and Matt are a comedy duo that audiences worldwide will enjoy. We’re delighted to be partnered with Capstone Studios, and believe that with its bold humor, irresistible charm, and modern twist on love, ‘Marriage Material’ is poised to become a global crowd-pleaser”.Roberts is best known for Warner Bros.’ “We’re the Millers”, Lionsgate Films’ “Nerve”, Fox Network’s “Scream Queens”, and FX Network’s “American Horror Story”.Her most recent projects include Netflix’s “Holidate” and Amazon MGM Studios’ “Space Cadet”. As a producer with her Belletrist banner, Roberts will serve as an EP on the Netflix series “Calabasas”, as well as on the second season of the Hulu series “Tell Me Lies”, based on Carola Lovering’s novel of the same name. Roberts is repped by CAA and Sweeney Entertainment. Rife will star opposite Owen Wilson in “Rolling Loud”, an R-rated comedy co-produced by Live Nation Prods., which will film at the hip-hop festival of the same name. His past credits include MTV’s “Wild N’ Out”, “Fresh Off the Boat” and “That 90’s Show”.–IANSaa/

Chennai, May 13 (IANS) A Japanese fan of actor Adivi Sesh, best known for his superhit films like ‘Major’ and…