Month: May 2024

Hansal Mehta gives befitting reply to troll for calling him ‘scumbag`

Hansal Mehta gave a befitting reply to the troll calling him `Scumbag`. Yesterday, after the video of Balakrishna pushing Anjali away as they came together to pose for the media went viral, Hansal Mehta took to his social media and, while sharing the video, wrote, “Who is this scumbag?”  Hours after Hansal’s tweet, a user took to Instagram and shared a picture of him kissing his wife. While sharing the picture on the social media page, a troll wrote, “Who is this scumbag in this Liplock photo @mehtahansal.” As soon as Hansal noticed this picture, he quickly responded, saying, “Your trolling won’t work… it’s a man kissing his wife, expressing love publicly. Not pushing a woman, displaying misogyny in public.” Your trolling won’t work… it’s a man kissing his wife, expressing love publicly. Not pushing a woman, displaying misogyny in public. https://t.co/26lTSsySCn — Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) May 31, 2024 What happened at the pre-release event of the Film `Gangs of Godavari` Telugu star Nandamuri Balakrishna got embroiled in a controversy after a video of him …

Malaika Arora finally addresses reports of breakup with Arjun Kapoor | Bollywood

Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor rarely discuss their personal lives in public in-spite of being vocal about their relationship status. The duo who made their relationship official in 2018, recently set the gossip mills at work with reports about their alleged breakup. Malaika’s manager has now reacted to the rumours while talking to India Today. (Also read: Malaika Arora makes first appearance in Bandra post breakup with Arjun Kapoor. Watch) Malaika Arora has finally addressed the reports about her breakup with Arjun Kapoor. Malaika Arora’s manager reacts to breakup reports Malaika’s manager apparently denied rumours of a breakup while talking to the publication. When quizzed whether the Bollywood couple has parted ways, the manager was quoted as saying, “No no, all rumours.” Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! According to a Pinkvilla report, “Malaika and Arjun had a very special relationship and both of them will continue to hold a special place in each others hearts. They have chosen to part …

Flashback Friday: When a nervous Nargis Fakhri auditioned for ANTP 2004

Nargis Fakhri made a stunning debut in Bollywood alongside Ranbir Kapoor in the 2011 hit movie Rockstar. She received a lot of praise for her performance. However, back in 2004, Nargis auditioned for `America`s Next Top Model` and found herself unsure of what to say. Nargis Fakhri auditioned for America’s Next Top Model in 2004 Nargis on America’s Next Top Modelbyu/QueensGambit90 inBollyBlindsNGossip The model-turned-actor is now a key figure in Bollywood, but she has an interesting background. Nargis Fakhri is originally from New York. It`s clear from her appearance on the show that she has the perfect model figure and carries herself like a diva. She is a natural on the runway, as confirmed by a throwback video of her auditioning for America’s Next Top Model. A video from 2004 has surfaced, showing a young Nargis trying to impress the judges with her confidence, despite stumbling over her words at first. When asked why she wanted to be a model, she said it was `just a job,` which didn`t impress the judges, although they did …

Ayushmann Khurrana heads for hometown Chandigarh to vote

Ayushmann Khurrana, who has been roped in by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to encourage young voters to participate in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, will travel to his hometown Chandigarh to cast his vote on June 1.   “I completely believe in the fact that everyone must participate in the electoral process and exercise their right to vote. We must all contribute in choosing the leaders who would represent us in the Parliament for the next five years, thus participating in nation-building,” Ayushmann told IANS. He said it is very important for each and every individual to vote. The actor feels “honoured and humbled” that the Election Commission of India roped him in to encourage the youth of India to vote in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. “We are a young nation and the youth must participate in how India shapes up in the next five years,” he said. Ayushmann urged the people from Chandigarh to go out and vote. “I am travelling all the way to my hometown Chandigarh to vote and …

Varun Dhawan shares picture with `blockbuster directors` Raj & DK

 Varun Dhawan is gearing up for his action thriller `Baby John`. On Thursday, he welcomed special visitors on the sets – director duo Raj & DK. Varun will be collaborating with Raj & DK for the first time in `Citadel: Honey Bunny`. Taking to Instagram stories, Varun shared the selfie with director duo and captioned it, “Was surprised on set today by my blockbuster directors.” Titled, `Citadel: Honey Bunny`, the Hindi series has been created by Raj and DK. `Citadel: Honey Bunny` described as a gritty spy action thriller with the heartwarming allure of a love story, is set against the vibrant tapestry of the 1990s. Kay Kay Menon, Simran, Soham Majumdar, Shivankit Singh Parihar, Kashvi Majmundar, Saquib Saleem, and Sikandar Kher are also part of the Indian Citadel world. The show is an Indian adaptation of the international series, which was created by the Russo brothers. The global version of the series stars Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden. Varun will also be seen in action thriller `Baby John`. Recently, makers of the much-awaited treated …

Zeenat Aman talks about her `unplanned social media break`

Zeenat Aman continues to captivate her fans with her charm. Her beauty and bold personality still win hearts online. Since joining Instagram, she`s amazed her followers with her posts. After a short, unplanned break from social media, the veteran actress has returned. In a lengthy post, she talked about the good and bad sides of social media, noting that anyone with some talent and a smartphone can build a career online. Zeenat Aman on Instagram           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Zeenat Aman (@thezeenataman) “Well, hello there! Here I am, photographed through the window of @zanuski’s car yesterday” She began. She wrote about her brief departure from social media: “I took an unplanned social media break. Mostly because I got tired of seeing my own face on my grid! This time to myself really led me to ruminate on how different the world is today from when I started out. It’s quite unrecognisable from what I …

Malaika Arora makes first appearance in Bandra post-breakup with Arjun Kapoor. Watch | Bollywood

Malaika Arora is known for her cordial behaviour with paparazzi, be it at public events or casual outings. The actor was recently clicked at Bandra amid ongoing reports of her much talked-about breakup with Arjun Kapoor. In the video, Malaika can be seen smiling as the photographers request for her pictures. (Also read: Malaika Arora, Arjun Kapoor have split: ‘Relationship ran its course’) Malaika Arora was clicked in Bandra after breakup with Arjun Kapoor. Malaika Arora gets clicked post breakup Although the actor-dancer waved and smiled at the paps, she did not stay long to pose for photos or selfies. Malaika looked like she was in a hurry, as the paparazzi could be heard saying, “Malaika Ji wait,” “Malaika Ma’am wait,” “Ma’am wait,” in the nine seconds clip. For the unversed, a recent Pinkvilla report claimed that Arjun and Malaika have mutually parted ways. Attributing an inside source, the report stated that the couple wants to maintain a dignified silence. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT …

Priyanka Chopra writes Om on the script of The Bluff as she resumes work for the film. See pic | Bollywood

After a short break, Priyanka Chopra, the quintessential desi girl, has begun work on her next project, The Bluff. The actor shared a glimpse of the script on her Instagram stories, but what caught our attention was how she wrote Om on the cover page. (Also Read: Priyanka Chopra ‘was in tears’ when she got her debut film with Vijay; mom Madhu had to convince her to accept offer) Priyanka Chopra has numerous projects lined up. ‘It begins’ Priyanka took to Instagram stories to share that she has begun work on her next film. “It begins,” she wrote, sharing a picture of the script of The Bluff, directed by Frank E Flowers of Bob Marley: One Love-fame. In orange pen, she wrote Om on the top of the cover page, which caught our attention. Also on the table are two name cards, which reveal that Priyanka’s character will be named Ercell, while Karl will be named Connor in the film. The actor is in Australia to shoot for the film that will stream on Amazon …

Patralekhaa clocks 10 years in cinema, thanks Hansal Mehta

As her debut film `CityLights` marks its decade since release, actress Patralekhaa, who is married to actor Rajkummar Rao, has expressed her gratitude to filmmaker Hansal Mehta, who gave her the big break, for “identifying her talent.” Reflecting on her journey, the actress said: “It has been an incredible journey filled with learning, growth, and unforgettable moments. I owe a special thanks to my director, Hansal Mehta, for identifying my talent and giving me the opportunity to perform the beautiful and complex role of ‘Rakhi Deepak Singh’.” Talking about her upcoming projects, she added: “I am thrilled to share that there is so much more to come. I`ve worked on projects that I am very passionate about, and I can`t wait for the audience to see them.” Released in 2014, `CityLights` is a drama film that was a remake of the BAFTA-nominated British film `Metro Manila` (2013). It tells the story of a poor farmer from Rajasthan who comes to Mumbai in search of a livelihood. The crime drama `Metro Manila`, directed by Sean Ellis, …

Aditi Rao Hydari at Cannes 2024: Heeramandi’s Gajagamini walk with ice cream to jogging in a gown on French Riviera

After leaving us in awe of her performance as Bibbojaan in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, actor Aditi Rao Hydari returned to France for her third year at the Cannes Film Festival. As expected, she slayed yet again like a total diva. Well, the festival has come to an end but our love for Aditi’s glam looks is far from over. So let’s take a moment to dig into her Cannes 2024 diaries! Aditi Rao Hydari at the 77th Cannes Film Festival En route Cannes On May 21, Aditi jetted off to France to attend the 77th Cannes Film Festival. She kept it casual yet chic in a white jacket, heeled sneakers, black trousers and a matching cap over her poker-straight hair. The actor added a splash of colour with a red hot pout Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Bibbojaan on the streets of France On her first day in France, Aditi celebrated the success of …