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 Jug Jugg Jeeyo takes a rocking start,  earns Rs 21 cr in first two days By Rajesh Ahuja After a lacklustre show by Bollywood films released in cinemas in recent months,  the romantic comedy Jug Jugg Jeeyo has taken a rocking start at the box office in India with collections of Rs 21 cr in its first two days. Jug Jugg Jeeyo,   which took a good opening of nearly Rs 9 cr on Friday,  saw a huge jump in its collections on Saturday to Rs 12 cr, taking the two day earnings of the film to Rs 21 cr. Jug Jugg Jeeyo earns Rs 21 cr in two days  Jug Jugg Jeeyo, which marks Neetu Kapoor's return to the arclights after a long gap since her last film Besharam ,  saw a 40 per cent jump in its collections on Saturday. The film, which features Anil Kapoor,  Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani and Prajakta Koli in pivotal roles,  has done excellent business in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. Trade experts say that the film could witness a further jump on Sun...

 Some of my best memories are associated with my playing female characters: Aasif Sheikh By Rajesh Ahuja He has aced the art of donning the female avatar on screen,  having played a wide range of female roles during his career in films and television. No wonder then, for Aasif Sheikh, a known face in films and on television,  playing female characters on screen is a cakewalk. Actor Aasif Sheikh says that assaying female characters is a cakewalk  for  him Infact, Aasif Sheikh is among the few actors who have effortlessly donned female avatars on the small as well as the big screen. In a chat, Aasif Sheikh said that some of his best memories are associated with him playing female characters. “Playing female-centric comic roles is a cakewalk for me. I have essayed several female characters in the last seven years, across different age groups from 21 to 75 years. Playing a female character amaze me, and I try to do something new every time. Normally, an actor ...

 I have thoroughly enjoyed female roles I have played  on television: Yogesh Tripathi By Rajesh Ahuja He has been entertaining the audience as Daroga Happu Singh in the comedy show Happu Ki Ultan Paltan, being telecast on &TV. The role of a cop requires Yogesh Tripathi to Don various looks in order to nab criminals and wrongdoer. These include assaying a female avatar. In a chat, the actor said that he has thoroughly enjoyed various female roles that he has played on television. Yogesh Tripathi  says that he has thoroughly enjoyed various female roles that he has played on television  “While we always have a fun track in the show but what makes the track more entertaining is when one gets to essay a completely different avatar. Male disguising themselves as female is commonplace but never fails to entertain the audience. I have thoroughly enjoyed the female roles I have played to date. Recently,  I had a lot of fun playing Maid Malta and Happi Jaan, t...

 Jhund to have its World television premiere on Sony Max on June 26 By Rajesh Ahuja After entertaining in cinemas and on OTT,  the Amitabh Bachchan starrer Jhund , the story of a retired sports coach starting his own soccer team comprising slum children in order to keep these children away from drugs and crime,  will have its World television premiere on Sony Max on June 26. Jhund to have its World television premiere on Sony Max on June 26 With the first leg of UEFA Nations League ending and sporting action coming to a halt, football fanatics have been scrambling for ways to enjoy their favourite sport. The World Television premiere of Jhund in a way fills the gap left by the lack of live sports with a sports-based movie starring one of the megastars of Bollywood. Jhund will have its World  Television  premiere on Sony MAX on 26th June 8 PM, ensuring an immersive experience filled with emotions, inspiration, and entertainment! This Nagraj Manjule directo...

  Runway 34 streams on Amazon Prime Video Runway 34 stars Ajay Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan and Rakul Preet Singh in key roles  By Rajesh Ahuja After entertaining cinegoers in cinemas,  the aviation thriller Runway 34 is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Runway 34 , which stars Ajay Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan,  Rakul Preet Singh,  Angira Dhar and Aakanksha Singh,  released on cinema screens on April 29. Inspired by true incidents, “ Runway 34” revolves around Captain Vikrant Khanna played by Ajay Devgn, a flying prodigy, whose flight takes a mysterious course after take-off from an international destination. Aviation thriller Runway 34 streams on Amazon Prime Video  Directed and produced by Ajay Devgn, Runway 34   evoked praise from  critics  for the performances by Ajay Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan and Rakul Preet Singh and its edge of the seat thrills. Ajay Devgn plays a pilot in the film while Amitabh Bachchan plays an...

 If not an actor,  I would have become a painter: Pawan Singh By Rajesh Ahuja Actor Pawan Singh, who has been raising laughs with his portrayal of Zafar Ali Mirza in the comedy show Aur Bhai Kya Chal Raha Hai ,  says that he has always been passionate about painting. In a chat,  Pawan Singh said that  holding  a  colour palette and brush makes him feel  revitalized.  Actor Pawan Singh says that if not an actor he would have become a painter  'My early years were full of colour and imagination. My vocation has always been art, and I've received numerous accolades. I feel revitalized and happy when holding a colour palette and a brush. Everyone encouraged me to continue my painting career, but I believe that painting is a form of relieving stress for me,'Pawan Singh said.  Pawan Singh said that acting happened to him just by chance. ' I had never considered pursuing a career as an actor before. However, a friend suggested that I tr...

  Wrestling  was  my first love : Danish Akhtar Saifi By Rajesh Ahuja He has been grabbing eyeballs as Nandi in the mythological show Baal Shiv ,  being aired on &TV. For actor Danish Akhtar Saifi, who is best  known for the role of Hanuman in the mythological show Siya Ke Raam, however,  a foray in acting happened just by coincidence . Actor Danish Akhtar Saifi says that he always wanted to be a wrestler and that acting happened to him just by coincidence  In a chat, the actor revealed that he actually wanted to be a wrestler. “Before beginning my acting career, I used to train with the Great Khali for wrestling championships. I admired all the international wrestlers who competed in WWE and wanted to be like them,'the actor said. ''When I told my father I wanted to be a wrestler, he made me go through years of intense training and a strict regimen. However, acting happened by coincidence when I went for an audition and was chosen to play Han...