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 For me, 2020 was also an year of gratitude l:Deepika Padukone  By Rajesh Ahuja Deepika Padukone says that notwithstanding the unsavory happenings in 2020, for her the year was also an year gratitude for being present. In an audio diary shared with her fans, Deepika said, 'I am sure that all of you agree that 2020 was an year of uncertainties. However, for me it was also an year of gratitude for being present. For the year 2021, I wish for myself and for everyone else good health and happiness. ' Deepika is ringing in the new year 2021 with her husband Ranveer Singh in a holiday destination believed to be in Rajasthan. Early today, Deepika had left her fans shocked when they found out that she has deleted all her existing posts from social media. Deepika Padukone, , has removed all her Instagram and Twitter posts. 

 Bollywood to kick-start new year with Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi By Rajesh Ahuja After a forgettable and lackluster 2020, Bollywood will kickstart the New year 2021 with Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi , a film which marks the directorial debut of theatre, film and television actor Seema Pahwa. Produced by Drishyam Films, Jio Studios and, UFO Moviez,  Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi  features an ensemble cast comprising Naseeruddin Shah, Vinay Pathak, Konkona Sen Sharma, Vineet Kumar, Supriya Pathak,  Vikrant Massey and Manoj Pahwa. The film is about  Ramprasad's entire family gathering under one roof for 13 days after his death, to perform and observe the Hindu traditions and rituals called the tehrvi. During the course, the family’s dynamics, politics, and insecurities come out, and then they realise that the importance of people and things are only evident in retrospect. Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi  will release not just in India but also Australia, New Zealand and Fiji.  The film  premiered at Mumbai

 Good riddance 2020: Bollywood celebs eagerly await onset of 2021 By Rajesh Ahuja As the year 2020 heads towards its end, celebrities from Bollywood today said that they are eagerly awaiting onset of 2021, leaving behind the bad memories of 2020. Pooja Hegde posted a picture of herself with a post,'New Year’s Eve...waiting on 2021.' In her new year's greetings to her dans, Katrina Kaif said,'Let’s welcome #2021 with more love, light and happiness! #HappyNewYear to everyone. Have a great year ahead!' Actor Hina khan shared a picture of herself ringing in the new year at a holiday destination. 'I am all set to dive into 2021,'she said.  Alia Bhatt also expressed happiness over onset of 2021. Sharing a picture of herself at a holiday resort in Ranthambore , Alia said, 'on some days happiness smells like coffee, breeze & trees .' Ananya Pandey posted a picture from a beach in Mumbai. 'We saw dolphins!!! (ft. the last and most b

Manish Malhotra celebrates New Year with a dinner for Jacqueline,  Kriti, Vaani, Nushrratt & Janhvi  By Rajesh Ahuja Fashion designer Manish Malhotra today celebrated New Year's eve by hosting a dinner for  friends Jacqueline Fernandez, Kriti Sanon, Vaani Kapoor, Nushrratt Bharruccha, Janhvi Kapoor, her sister Khushi Kapoor and Kartik Aaryan. Manish Malhotra posted a picture with the actors at the New year's eve dinner. 'Here’s looking forward to #2021 ... #friends @jacquelinef143 @kritisanon @_vaanikapoor_ @nushrrattbharuccha @janhvikapoor @khushi05k @kartikaaryan #love #positive vibes,'he wrote on Instagram. 

Show must go on:  Manjari goes through film shoot despite heartbroken by personal tragedy By Rajesh Ahuja The show must go on , be it rain or shine, life or death, goes a famous saying.. A true meaning of this was experienced recently by actor Manjari Fadnis during a shoot of one of her film projects. In what Manjari calls 'The most difficult day of shoot of my life', the actor went through the marathon shoot despite being devastated by the death of her favourite pet Dog Pari . Recalling the incident, Manjari said ,'five days ago, had a finale dance performance in a film I was working on. Was the last day of shoot for that project a just before my 1st shot I saw my moms message that our Dog, Pari passed away. Pari was the baby of our house... our lives revolved around her. Those of you who have pets can imagine what they mean to a family. Called mom on video call & saw my love Pari for one last time. I completely broke down, didn’t know how I was gonna go th

 Shaheer Shaikh: The surprise element in Paurashpur  By Rajesh Ahuja His has been one of the much talked about appearance in the Alt Balaji web series Paurashpur, which began streaming on Alt Balaji and Zee5 from December 29. True to the hype, Shaheer Shaikh has turned out to be the surprise element of the web series, which is being talked about by audiences as well as critics for its grand look, performance and element of intrigue. After making the viewers wait for his appearance in the royal saga, Shaheer Shaikh eventually turns out to be main force behind the various mysterious occurrences in the royal household of Paurashpur where, several queens of Raja Bhadrapratap Singh (Annu Kapoor) have been mysteriously disappearing soon after their marriage to the king. Watching the proceedings of the show makes audiences intrigued as to whomus behind these mysterious disappearance. Is it Bhanu, the prince of the Royal kingdom, or Boris, the transgender (Mikind Soman)? However

 Anand Rai tests Covid positive By Rajesh Ahuja Bollywood filmmaker Anand Rai today joined the list of Bollywood celebrities who have tested positive for COVID . Few days after he wrapped up the shooting of his film Atrangi Re , Anand Rai tested positive for COVID. In an official statement, Rai said , 'I have tested covid positive today.Just wanted to inform everyone that I don’t feel any symptoms & I feel fine. I’m quarantining as instructed by authorities.Anyone who has come in contact with me recently is advised to quarantine & follow d govt protocols.Thank you for support' ' Anand Rai recently wrapped up shooting for his film Atrangi Re . Atrangi Re features Akshay Kumar in the lead opposite Sara Ali Khan. It also features South Indian star Dhanush in a key role. Anand Rai had last week celebrated Christmas with Sara Ali Khan and Dhanush. In recent weeks,  many Bollywood celebrities have tested positive for COVID.  These jnclude Kriti sanon, var

 Criminal Justice is a story that needed to be told:Tapsee Pannu  By Rajesh Ahuja She had last year evoked praise from the critics and the film industry for her film Thappad , which dealt with the issue of Domestic violence. Tapsee Pannu who assayed the role of a young woman Amrita in Thappad , who files for a divorce after husband slaps her at an office party, has lauded the makers of web series Criminal Justice for highlighting the issue of marital rape through their show. Congratulating the producers of Criminal Justice  Behind Closed Doors  for speaking up on the issue, Tapsee says,' Criminal Justice Behind Closed Doors is a story that needed to be told.' Tapsee Pannu said that she found the story of Anu Chandra, who suffered marital rape for several years without talking about it, extremely moving.  ' I found it ( Criminal Justice  Behind Closed Doors ) extremely moving. It is laudable that the makers have raised an issue that needs to be talked abou

 Bollywood celebs head to holiday destinations to ring in 2021, hope 2021 will bring promise of better future. By Rajesh Ahuja As the year 2020 draws to a close and the year 2021 approaches , celebrities from the world of Bollywood have taken to various holiday destinations to ring in the New year which they feel will bring with it promise of a better future. Kiara Advani, who was recently seen in IndooKiJawani and will be seen next in the film JugJuggJeeyo , headed for an undisclosed destination to ring in the new year. Kiara shared on Instagram a picture of her holidaying in the exotic locale. 'Lookin at you 2021,' Kiara Advani posted. Shahid Kapoor also feels that the year 2021 will bring new hope. He shared a picture of 2021 written in the shape of 'Hope'. 'The best thing in the world 'he said.  Malaika Arora headed for Goa along with her sister Amrita Arora to ring in the new year. She posted some pictures of herself holidaying in Goa

 I am very excited about becoming a parent Anushka Sharma  By Rajesh Ahuja Gearing up for a new chapter in her life, Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma says that she is very excited at the prospect of becoming a parent.  The beauty about becoming a parent is that it is a less selfish existence. I’m really excited. I know it’s not going to be easy all the time, but you have to do what you have to do,” Anushka Sharma said in an interview to Vogue India magazine. Anushka, who appears on the cover of the January 2021 issue of Vogue India , said that she has been busy in preparing the nursery and setting up the home for the baby. I’m in forced nesting mode. Whether you are pregnant or not, I think everyone has been forced into it this year,” she said. Talking about the nursery, she said, “I want the nursery to be very calm. It’s the place where you spend the most amount of time, where you are bonding with your baby, so it has to be peaceful.”  Anushka Sharma said that the lockd

 Excitement of a new film & character is unparalleled: Anil Kapoor  By Rajesh Ahuja Anil Kapoor is currently basking in the accolades coming his way for his latest film AK vs AK. The actor has received plaudits for his performance in the film, currently streaming on Netflix. Anil Kapoor has specially come in for praise for the passion and sincerity in his performance in the film, which is being hailed by film analysts and critics as the 'Next level of Indian cinema'. He may be past his prime, with offers for lead roles being few and far between but Anil Kapoor says that he is full of energy and excitement when approaching every role . “To me, the excitement of a new film and character is unparalleled. My legacy is nothing but the body of work I leave behind,'the actor said reacting to the tremendous praise that he has received for the film.  A black comedy thriller film directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, AKvsAK has been produced by  Anurag Kashyap, and

 Through Lockdown I managed to stay physically fit :Sophie Chaudhary  By Rajesh Ahuja 2020 may be an year most people would like to forget but for actor Sophie Chaudhary, the silver lining during the year was that she managed to stay physically fit through the lockdown. As the year comes to an end, Sophie Chaudhary said that through the lockdown she managed to stay physically fit and mentally sane. Sophie shared a picture of her doing a workout. 'Serving up some fitness goals in my last workout of 2020. If nothing else, through lockdown I managed to stay physically fit and mentally sane..for the most part at least #bye2020,'she said.  The year 2020 comes to an end in two days with several people, including celebrities, eagerly looking to put the year behind them and hope life takes a turn for the better in 2021.

 Prospect of blazing a trail in uncharted territory is daunting as well as exciting: Anurag Kashyap  By Rajesh Ahuja He is currently basking in  accolades for his latest production venture AK vs AK, a film which has been lapped up by the audiences as well as critics for bringing a new kind of cinema to India. A black comedy thriller film directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, AKvsAK , seen as the new kind of experiment in Bollywood, has been hailed by audiences as well as film critics for its taut and intriguing scripted deama. Film analysts and critics are hailing the film as the 'Next level of Indian cinema'. Anurag Kashyap is happy at the response that the film has generated across the country. The filmmaker said that the prospect of blazing a trail in uncharted territory is exciting for him. A master of film-making and a connoisseur of speaking his mind, no matter the consequences, a trait evident from his films like Black Friday , Gangs of Wasseypur and now A

 Grand setting, intriguing story of royal life, power & lust make Paurashpur a must watch By Rajesh Ahuja It has been the most awaited web series on the OTT platform with its trailer and promos over the past weeks bringing to viewers the promise of a grand look and an intriguing storyline. True to its hype, Paurashpur keeps audiences hooked with its grand production values and an intriguing story of royal life, power and lust. The first episode introduces the viewer to the royal kingdom of Paurashpur where women are considered second class citizens with no freedom to chose their husbands and to fulfill their desires. Paurashpur of web series is a fictitious place in 16th century India where women have no identity in society if they don’t have a man who can look after them. King Bhadrapratap Singh of Paurashpur considers his queens as slaves to his desires and nothing more than objects to fulfill his sexual desires. The viewers are introduced to various characters,

 Parineeti Chopra pens emotional note for her mother on her birthday  By Rajesh Ahuja ' If there is one thing I have learnt from my mom, it would be to keep smiling no matter what your struggles are ,'Parineeti Chopra says about her mother Rina Chopra. Parineeti today penned an emotional note on her mother's birthday,  thanking her for giving her the most important lesson in life. 'If there is one thing I have learnt from my mom, it would be to keep smiling no matter what your struggles are. Damn this woman is strong! Just keep giggling peeps! Keep smiling. Keep those teeth out! Thanks for the MOST important lesson chotu. She’s our family’s little atom bomb (5.1” amongst us tall Chopras) , our little packet of talent, kindness, dignity and grace. I inherited her sarcastic sense of humour, her keeda for travel and her obsession with grammar! Aaaaaah basically the best things! How wonderful does that make me? Sigh. What a gem I am .. pause for applause .. But

 Pooja Hegde wraps up shoot for Radhe Shyam in Hyderabad  By Rajesh Ahuja Pooja Hegde has wrapped up the Hyderabad schedule of the Prabhas starrer Radhe Shyam. Pooja Hegde shared with fans a picture of her leaving Hyderabad after completing the schedule of the film in the city. 'Bye Bye Hyderabad,'she posted. Among the most-anticipated movies of 2021 , Radhe Shyam has been directed by Radha Krishna Kumar. The film is the first time that Pooja is collaborating with Prabhas for a movie. Written and directed by Radha Krishna Kumar with Prabhas and Pooja Hegde in the lead roles, Radhe Shyam is being shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi, The film is presented by Krishnam Raju under Gopi Krishna Movies in Telugu with Bhushan Kumar under T-Series in Hindi . It is being produced by UV Creations. Pooja Hegde is also working in Rohit Shetty’s next venture titled Cirkus co-starring Ranveer Singh, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Varun Sharma. 

 Zee acquires India & Overseas rights of the Salman's Radhe By Rajesh Ahuja In the biggest deal for a film post the lockdown, Zee has acquired theatrical, digital,satellite and music rights for Salman Khan starrer Radhe . Trade sources said that Zee has bought the India and Overseas theatrical, digital, satellite and music rights of Radhe for a staggering price between Rs 200 to Rs 220 crore. The sources said that the deal was agreed upon in a meeting held between Salman and Punit Goenka . They said that this is so far the biggest deal finalised for release of a film post-lockdown. Sources said that the producers of Radhe are eying an EID 2021 release. The film will be released theatrically and thereafter will be streamed on OTT. Directed by Prabhudeva and produced by Salman Khan, Sohail Khan and Atul Agnihotri, Radhe was earlier scheduled for a release on Eid this year. However, the release of the film had to be deferred due to the Covid pandemic. The

 Pierre cardin's death marks end of an era:Manish Malhotra  By Rajesh Ahuja Manish Malhotra today said the death of legendary fashion designer Pierre cardin marked the end of an Era. In a condolence message on death of the iconic fashion designer, Manish Malhotra said Pierre Cardins' finesse and appeal has revolutionized fashion and style since seven decades, and will continue to do so in many years to come.' . ''The Iconic and Legendary Sir #pierrecardin ... It’s the end of an era. Pierre Cardins' finesse and appeal has revolutionized fashion and style since seven decades, and will continue to do so in many years to come,'Manish Malhotra said.    Pierre cardin, hailed for his visionary creations and also for bringing stylish clothes to the masses, died today at the age of 98, his family. Pierre Cardin died in a hospital in Neuilly in the west of Paris, his family said. 

 Official music of AK vs AK released  Makers of AK vs AK today released the official music of the film.  The music album of the film comprises four songs , including KHALAAS, DUNIYA BADI GOL, GHUM and SHIVALI. The song Duniya Badi Gol has been composed by Alokananda Dasgupta while "Khalaas" has been composed by Rakhis and Nuka . "Ghum" has been composed by Alokananda Dasgupta and "Shivali" by Alokananda Dasgupta. A black comedy thriller film directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, AKvsAK has been produced by  Anurag Kashyap, and directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. The film , which stars Anurag Kashyap alongside Anil Kapoor in the title characters, with Yogita Bihani, Sonam Kapoor and Harshvardhan Kapoor in supporting roles. The story, written by Avinash Sampath, utilises a film-within-a-film narrative where the main actors play fictionalised versions of themselves. After a public feud between Kashyap, an eccentric film director, and Anil Kapoor, an aging

 Wonder Woman 84 earns Rs 8 cr in its opening weekend in India  By Rajesh Ahuja Hollywood film Wonder Woman 84 continued its strong showing at the box office in India earning a record Rs 8 cr from cinemas on its opening weekend, box office figures said. The film, which released in cinemas in India in multiple languages, earned Rs 3.5 crore on Saturday and Sunday from cinemas across the country. The earnings of Rs 3.5 cr during the two days took the total earnings of the film during the extended Christmas weekend to Rs 8 crore. Wonder Woman 84, produced by Warner Bros, had earned Rs 4.5 crore on December 24 and December 25, including the earnings from paid previews.  The earnings of Rs 8 crore for the film during the weekend is the highest earnings taken by a film released in India during the Covid pandemic. Given the audience response to the film at the theatres, trade experts feel that it could earn close to Rs 20 crore during its run in India. The previous inst

 Season 2 of The Family Man to be streamed on Prime Video in the coming year By Rajesh Ahuja The second season of the thrilling web series The Family Man will be streamed on Prime Video in the coming year. Amazon Prime Video today unveiled the first poster of the new season of the well-acclaimed Amazon Original Series. The intriguing teaser shows us a picture of a time bomb with the time saying ‘2021’.  The New Year will see Srikant Tiwari (Manoj Bajpayee) and Sharib Hashmi (JK Talpade) taking on a bigger and deadlier mission. Along with keeping up with a high-pressure job and keeping his country safe, Srikant Tiwari will also be seen juggling between his role as a father and a husband. In a post on Twitter, Manoj Bajpayee said, 'It’s been a long wait! Thank you for your love & patience. Coming with a gift in the new year... stay tuned! #TheFamilyManSeason2 .' The official Twitter handle of Amazon Prime Video read, “Don't know about the timer here, but

Akshay Kumar pays tribute to Rajesh Khanna on his birth anniversary  By Rajesh Ahuja   Superstar Akshay Kumar today paid tributes to his father in law and India's first superstar Rajesh Khanna on his 78th birth anniversary.  On Rajesh Khanna's birth anniversary, Akshay shared a few throwback pictures of Rajesh Khanna with himself and his son Aarav. In a Twitter post, Akshay Kumar said, 'Wishing a very Happy Birthday to the 1st Superstar of Bollywood, Late Mr. Rajesh Khanna. You have given us a lots of memories through your movies sir. You will be missed always.'' Earlier, Akshay's wife Twinkle Khanna remembered her father on his birth anniversary by sharing a throwback picture of herself with her father during childhood Twinkle wrote in her post that for her , Father’s day will always be in December. Describing her father Rajesh Khanna as 'the only man who had the power to break my heart', Twinkle wrote, 'He told my mother that I was th

 Twinkle remembers father Rajesh Khanna with a sweet throwback picture  By Rajesh Ahuja  Actor turned author Twinkle Khanna today remembered her father and India's first superstar Rajesh Khanna on his birth anniversary.  On Rajesh Khanna 's birth anniversary, Twinkle shared a throwback picture of herself during childhood with her father. In the throwback picture, Rajesh Khanna is seen smiling at Twinkle . She also shared another picture that shows the late Rajesh Khanna in action. Twinkle wrote in her post that for her , Father’s day will always be in December. Describing her father Rajesh Khanna as 'the only man who had the power to break my heart', Twinkle wrote, 'He told my mother that I was the best present she could have ever given him as I entered the world, feet first, on his 31st birthday. He called me Tina Baba, never baby, and though I didn't realise it at that point, my upbringing was different from all the other young girls around me.'