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When Vinod Khanna absconded from sets of Aarop out of nervousness over presence of Dilip Kumar By Rajesh Ahuja The history of Mumbai film industry is full of actors who have drawn inspiration from the magic and charisma of legendary actor Dilip Kumar. Among the list of fans and admirers of the Bollywood thespian is the popular hero of the 80s and 90s Vinod Khanna. An incident which evidences the love and admiration that Vinod Khanna had for the legendary Dilip Kumar was recently narrated by Dilip Kumar's wife Saira Banu. In a post on Instagram,  Saira Banu revealed that Vinod Khanna was so much in awe of Dilip Sahib that he absconded from the sets of his film Aarop during a brief visit by the veteran actor on the sets. Vinod Khanna was so much in awe of Dilip Kumar that he absconded from sets of Aarop out of nervousness over presence of Dilip Kumar  'Vinod loved Sahib incredibly. Once he and I were shooting at Natraj Studios for Guru Dutt's film Aarop , directed by Atm

Hum Tumhein Chahte Hain- perfect blend of comedy,  romance & emotions; a stellar debut by Janmejaya  By Rajesh Ahuja A Gym trainer Surya(Janmejaya Singh)becomes the subject of attention of his employer Maya(Rituparna Sengupta),  a business tycoon.  At the same time,  Surya falls in love with his next door neighbour Vaani(Anusmriti Sarkar). Caught between an older Maya and a younger Vaani, whom will Surya choose.  This dilemma seems to grip the protagonist of the new love triangle Hum Tumhein Chahte Hain,  which hit cinema screens this week . At first sight,  Hum Tumhein Chahte Hain, which released on October 13,   seems just another love triangle where a man is caught between the love of two women. However,  the film catches you by surprise with its perfect mix of comedy, romance and melodrama,  instantly reminding us of the films of the 80s. It is this perfect blend of comedy, melodrama,  romance and emotions that sets Hum Tumhein Chahte Hain from the other contemporary love s

  What I've learned, from life and Kavya, is to always confront challenges head-on: Sumbul Touqeer Khan Kavya fearlessly takes on the daunting task of reopening the Basant Khedi Hospital in Kavya-Ek Jazbaa Ek Junoon By Rajesh Ahuja As the fearless Kavya Bansal who is unafraid to make tough choices in course of her journey to become an IAS officer in the popular television show Kavya Ek Jazbaa Ek Junoon on Sony Entertainment Television,  Sumbul Touqeer Khan  has caught the attention of viewers. As the show reaches a crucial stage , wherein IAS officer trainee Kavya is seen fearlessly taking on the daunting task of reopening the Basant Khedi Hospital, which is shrouded in the shadows of a painful past, Sumbul Touqeer Khan says that playing Kavya Bansal has taught her to always confront challenges head on. Sumbul Touqeer Khan says the character of Kavya has taught her to always confront challenges head-on  Kavya – Ek Jazbaa, Ek Junoon,  starring the immensely talented  Sumbul Touq

  Disney+ Hotstar’s second Malayalam original series "Masterpeace" to stream   from 25th October By Rajesh Ahuja   A rollercoaster of laughs, confusion, and heartwarming family moments awaits viewers in Disney Hotstar's upcoming Malayalam original series, " Masterpeace ', which will stream on Disney+ Hotstar from 25th October 2023. Disney+ Hotstar recently dropped the trailer for its highly anticipated Malayalam original series, " Masterpeace ", directed by Sreejith N and produced by Mathew George under the banner of Central Advertising. This uproarious series, headlined by the talented duo of Nithya Menen and Sharaf U Dheen, promises to be a delightful treat for viewers of all ages. Disney Hotstar’s second Malayalam original series Masterpiece  streams from October 25 In the heartwarming yet riotous trailer, lasting over a minute, fans get a sneak peek into the world of " Masterpeace ." This family-centric show is packed with comedy, co

  I want to do a mature love story, play the most menacing villain: Sushmita Sen The former Miss Universe has a long 'wish list ' of roles for her second innings By Rajesh Ahuja After a brief hiatus from films, Sushmita Sen has been grabbing eyeballs with her choice of roles in films and on OTT in the last few years. After  making a remarkable comeback to the screen as the powerful Aarya Sareen in the action drama Aarya ,  the former Miss Universe has won rave reviews for playing a transgender activist in the web series Taali , being streamed on Jio Cinema this year. As she gets ready for the third season of her successful web series Aarya on Disney Hotstar,  which is scheduled to premiere on the OTT platform on November 3, Sushmita is excited about her second innings as an actor. Sushmita Sen says she wants to do a mature love story, play the most menacing villain in her second innings  Reeling out her long 'wish list' of roles in her second innings,  Sushmita Sen

  Never hunt a wounded tigress : Disney+ Hotstar drops trailer of Aarya S 3 releasing on November 3 The hunted becomes the hunter as Sushmita Sen & Ram Madhvani return with Aarya S 3 By Rajesh Ahuja The first two seasons saw her as a fierce tigress doing all it takes to protect her family from her adversaries. After two successful seasons,  Season 3 of the web series Arya will see the hunted becoming the hunter with the protagonist Aarya Sareen taking on her enemies with a thunderous roar. Disney+ Hotstar  today dropped the trailer of the third season of the Emmy nominated and fan favorite web series  - Aarya  which takes the gritty world of Aarya Sareen up a notch with high-octane action and drama. The reigning queen of power and fury is back with a thunderous roar!  The raging  sherni(tigress)   of the game has sharpened her claws and is all set to attack!   Cobbed in a world of family dynamics, a dangerous business, vengeance from the past and newer enemies, will  Aarya  s

 My experience in Bollywood has been surreal: Manushi Chhillar The former Miss World says she is loving her life in films By Rajesh Ahuja She grabbed attention of viewers with her debut as Sanyogita in the period epic Samrat Prithviraj ,  which released in cinemas last year. After an impressive debut in Samrat Prithviraj ,  former Miss World Manushi Chhillar is back to entertaining cinelovers with the comedy drama The Great Indian Family,  which released in cinemas last month. Notwithstanding a mixed response to her foray in Bollywood,  Manushi Chhillar says that she is loving her life in films. For the model turned actress,  being a part of the arclights is a surreal feeling. 'My experience in Bollywood has been Surreal! I love the life I’m building and I hope more people het the chance to pursue their dreams and build their life, without any fear,'Manushi said in a chat with her fans on social media. Former Miss World World Manushi Chhillar says she is loving her life in