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 Tour to Garhwal Tehri brought back old memories: Himani Shivpuri By Rajesh Ahuja At a time when celebrities from the entertainment world are heading for exotic locales during the Summer season to take a break from their hectic schedules,  actor Himani Shivpuri traveled to Garhwal Tehri with her family. In a chat,  Himani Shivpuri said that a trip to Uttarakhand,  where she grew up took her on a trip down memory lane. Himani Shivpuri says that a trip to Garhwal Tehri with her family brought back old memories  Himani,  who is assaying Katori Amma in the comedy show Happu Ki Ultan Paltan ,  said that the tour to Garhwal Tehri fields brought back old memories. “I travelled to Uttarakhand, where I grew up. The tour to Garwhal's Tehri fields with my family brought back many old memories. We all went sightseeing, viewed Asia's largest bridge, and made some mountain tracks. I also travelled to Missouri for some me-time before heading to Dehradun. I got ...

80s actress Mandakini returns to arclights with music video Maa o Maa, makers release first look poster By Rajesh Ahuja She stormed the Hindi film scene in the 80s with the Raj Kapoor classic and among his biggest blockbusters Ram Teri Ganga Maili. Over three decades after she enthralled audiences with her seamless combination of sensuality and simplicity in Ram Teri Ganga Maili ,  80s actress Mandakini is all set to make a comeback to the arclights with the music video titled Maa O Maa. Yesteryear actress Mandakini returns to arclights with music video Maa o Maa  Directed by Sajan Agarwal and Produced by Kailash Raigar Guru ji under the banner of Filmy Clap Production house , Maa O Maa features Mandakini along with her son Rabbil and actress Babita Banerjee.  Also featured in the music video are child Artist Simran and Chirag. Makers of the music video earlier in the week released its first look poster . Lyrics of the song have been penned by Sajan Agarwal and musi...

 I love the Mumbai monsoon: Pawan Singh By Rajesh Ahuja As celebrities from the world of films and television head for exotic locales during the Summer season,  actor Pawan Singh took a break from his active schedule for a short trip to the city of Dreams Mumbai. In a chat,  Pawan Singh, who is currently grabbing eyeballs as Zafar Ali Mirza in the comedy show Aur Bhai Kya Chal Raha Hai ,  said that it is the beautiful monsoon in Mumbai that led him to undertake a trip to the city of dreams. Actor Pawan Singh says that he loves the Mumbai monsoon  For Pawan Singh,  his trip to Mumbai was a beautiful experience. “I love the Mumbai monsoon. Since I shoot for my show in Lucknow and my wife stays in Delhi, I decided to take a short trip to the city of dreams with her. We loved the rains while walking at the Marine Drive and gorged on the city’s most popular snack, Wada Pav. We also drove to Lonavala to experience the rain with greenery, and the fragrance of...

 Kamna Pathak to turn into a mermaid In Happu Ki Ultan Paltan By Rajesh Ahuja The popular comedy show Happu Ki Ultan Paltan on &TV, that has kept viewers entertained with its humorous and captivating tracks,  will now see the Dabbang Dulhania  Rajesh,  assaydd by Kamna Pathak,  turn into a mermaid. It so happens that Rajesh is annoyed with Happu Singh (Yogesh Tripathi) for not installing an air cooler. So with a little help from her father, Gabbar and sister, Bimlesh (Sapna Sikarwar), she cooks up a story of being a mermaid and the need to stay cool to survive. Whether she manages to convince Happu or not to get the air cooler will be revealed in the storyline. But what stands out is Kamna, aka Rajesh’s mermaid transformation that will surely stand out for the viewers.  Kamna Pathak to turn into a mermaid in Happu Ki Ultan Paltan  In a chat, Kamna Pathak said that doing the act wherein she gets to play a mermaid was fun and exciting. “We alway...

For the longest time I wanted to explore Rajasthan: Siddharth Arora talks about his vacation in Udaipur By Rajesh Ahuja With  summers being the favorite season for vacationing in exotic spots , celebrities from the world of television are taking to vacationing in scenic mountains , beaches and deserts during the season . Television actor Siddharth Arora made the most of the Summer season by visiting the city of lakes in Udaipur in Rajasthan. Siddharth Arora talks about his vacation in the city of lakes Udaipur  In a chat, Siddharth,  who is currently grabbing eyeballs as Mahadev in mythological show Baal Shiv ,  said that the amazing beauty of the city of Udaipur left him awestruck. “For the longest time, I wanted to explore Rajasthan. So, I visited the city of lakes, Udaipur, and I was awestruck by its beauty. Udaipur’s historical monuments made me travel back in time and enriched my experience. The narrow lanes of old Udaipur were also fascinating. Also, as I a...

Amid societal & family pressure,Pushpa aspires to fulfill her right to education in Pushpa Impossible Will she win in this fight against societal perception and family pressure? By Rajesh Ahuja Sony SAB’s new show Pushpa Impossible , the story of a woman who strives to traverse her  own journey to live life of respect and dignity in society,  is set to witness high drama as its protagonist Pushpa strives to fulfill her right to education amid obstacles caused by societal perception and family pressure. Pushpa strives to fulfill her right to education amid societal and family pressure in Pushpa Impossible  With her cheery disposition, optimistic mindset and unique approach towards life, Pushpa ( Karuna Pandey ) of Sony SAB has captured hearts of the audiences. She is independent and a confident problem solver, holding the view that "If life gives you lemons, make some refreshing lemonade from them." But just like the rest of us, she does, however, have her set of sho...

 Durgamati: The Myth to air on Sony Max on June 28 By Rajesh Ahuja Durgamati: The Myth ,  a horror film with an element of thrill that entertained cinelovers  on OTT in 2020, is all set to be telecast on Sony on Sony Max. Durgamati: The Myth ’, featuring Bhumi Pednekar in a dual role, is the perfect dose of adrenaline one would require to amp up one's otherwise not-so-interesting Tuesday. Durgamati The Myth to be aired on Sony Max on June 28 A USP of the film is its strong female protagonists .  From Bhumi’s high octane performance of transitioning from Chanchal Chauhan to Durgamati, to Mahie Gill essaying the role of a CBI joint director with her oh-so-cute Bengali accent- the film is  blessed with female protagonists like no other! With an awe-striking blend of unconventionality, horror and drama, this conspiracy thriller is indeed a genre breaking film. G.Ashok’s great direction coupled with power packed performances by Bhumi Pednekar, Arshad Warsi, Jisshu...

 Jug Jugg Jeeyo earns Rs 35 cr in opening weekend By Rajesh Ahuja Continuing its strong run at the box office in India, the romantic comedy Jug Jugg Jeeyo earned Rs 35 cr in its opening weekend in India. Jug Jugg Jeeyo ,  which had a rocking start at the box office,  saw a jump in its collections on Saturday and Sunday to Rs 12 cr and Rs 14 cr respectively,  taking its earnings in the opening weekend to Rs 35 cr. Jug Jugg Jeeyo earns Rs 35 cr in its opening weekend  Riding on its emotional drama and the huge buzz due to the presence of Neetu Kapoor and Anil Kapoor,  Jug Jugg Jeeyo saw a spurt in its earnings on Sunday to Rs 14 cr, from Rs 12 cr on Saturday. The film has done excellent business in Delhi and NCR and the metropolitan cities of Mumbai and Bangalore. Jug Jugg Jeeyo has evoked lot of curiosity due to it being the comeback film of Neetu Kapoor, who is returning to the arclights after a long gap since her last film Besharam. The strong run...

 Suneil Shetty attends event to create awareness about drug abuse and illegal trafficking By Rajesh Ahuja On the eve of  'International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking', Bollywood Actor and Producer Suniel Shetty  took part in an event organised by Central Bureau Of Narcotics (CBN). At the event, which was held at Karameer Sports Complex in Andheri Mumbai, Suniel Shetty,  while taking part  as a special guest,  spoke passionately about the cause and urged people to not fall into the trap of drug addiction and appealed to them to lead a healthy life. Suneil Shetty attends event to create awareness about drug abuse and illegal trafficking  Suniel Shetty said that drug addicts should not be treated as hardcore criminals and  shouldn't be stigmatized or victimized. 'Rather,  our society should have a sympathetic approach  towards them and help them to come out of such life threatening habits,'Suniel Shetty  said. Th...

 Anek now streaming on Netflix By Rajesh Ahuja After entertaining in cinemas, the political thriller Anek is now streaming on Netflix.  Anek , directed and written by Anubhav Sinha, who also  co-produced it with T-Series, Anek stars Ayushmann Khurrana in the lead role. Set in the North  East,  Anek is the story of an undercover cop posted in the North East who is on a journey to find peace . Political thriller Anek is now streaming on Netflix  Anek stars Ayushmann Khurrana in the lead alongside J.D. Chakravarthy, Manoj Pahwa and Kumud Mishra.[4][5][6] Anek deals with violence and injustice that people of North East India have to suffer . Talking about the film, Ayushmann said, “ Anek celebrates the spirit of truly being an Indian. Anubhav sir is pushing the envelope and setting a benchmark with his passionate storytelling with this film. My character Joshua compelled me to do things I had never done before, both physi...

 My audiences adore me in female roles: Saanand Verma By Rajesh Ahuja He has made a mark for himself in comic roles in films like Mardaani, Raid, Chhichhore and Helmet and in television shows like CID, FIR and the currently airing Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai . Among his various portrayals in films and on television,  actor Saanand Verma has received special praise for the various female characters he has assayed over the years. In a chat, the  actor revealed that It is his expertise in playing female characters that has led makers of television shows to make him play such characters. Actor Saanand Verma says that his audience adores him in female roles  For the actor,assaying such characters in television shows is entertaining and amusing.  Saanand Verma, who is currently grabbing eyeballs as Anokhe Lal Saxena in the comedy show Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai ,  being telecast on &TV,  said, ' “It's not easy to put yourself in the shoes of a female characte...