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Lock Upp season two contestants revealed: Meet the first celebrity inmates of Farah Khan, Riteish Deshmukh’s show

Lock Upp season two contestants revealed: Meet the first celebrity inmates of Farah Khan, Riteish Deshmukh’s show

The buzz around Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa is only getting louder. After announcing Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh as the new hosts, the makers have now raised the excitement a notch higher by unveiling the first set of contestants of the reality show, sparking a wave of anticipation among fans. Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh will be hosting Lock Upp Season 2. First list of contestants revealed On Monday, Riteish Deshmukh, along with Farah Khan, Ekta Kapoor, Monika Shergill, Vice President Content, Netflix India, attended the launch of the show Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa in Mumbai. The first three contestants were announced at the launch event. Actor Ram Kapoor was introduced as the show’s first contestant at the event. He expressed his excitement about participating in the reality show and shared the reasons that influenced his decision to join. Opening up about the thought behind his decision, the Bade Achhe Lagte Hain actor mentioned, “There were four universal signs for me to join the show. First, my very close and respected casting agent …

Farah Khan reveals how she trained Deepika Padukone for Om Shanti Om: ‘Sit and see Shah Rukh Khan work’

Farah Khan reveals how she trained Deepika Padukone for Om Shanti Om: ‘Sit and see Shah Rukh Khan work’

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone made her grand Bollywood debut alongside Shah Rukh Khan in 2007. The film, directed by Farah Khan, featured both Shah Rukh and Deepika in double roles. In her recent cooking vlog, Farah recalled how she trained Deepika for her debut film. Farah Khan on preparing Deepika Padukone for Om Shanti Om. Farah and her cook, Dilip, recently visited Dia Mirza’s home for an episode of their cooking vlog. During the conversation, Dia revealed that she was not given any workshops or dance classes when she made her Bollywood debut and was instead pushed into working 27–28 hours non-stop. How Farah Khan prepared Deepika Padukone for Om Shanti Om She said, “People whom you say you launched, when I used to hear stories about the level of love, care and attention you gave them. Unke workshops karwaye, classes lagwaye, tameez seekhayi ki acting kya hoti hai, dance classes karwaaye (you made them attend workshops, enrolled them in classes, taught them proper etiquette and what acting really is, and even arranged dance classes …

Fans defend Barun Sobti after his appearance on Farah Khan’s vlog sparks concerns: ‘Why find flaws in everything’

Fans defend Barun Sobti after his appearance on Farah Khan’s vlog sparks concerns: ‘Why find flaws in everything’

Fans were excited when Barun Sobti recently appeared on Farah Khan‘s cooking vlog. Barun is usually a very private person and avoids sharing much about his personal life online, which is why fans were thrilled to get a glimpse of his home and see how he is behind the camera. While many thanked Farah for letting them see the unfiltered side of their childhood crush, some felt Barun seemed different from his usual self in the vlog. Barun Sobti appeared on Farah Khan’s vlog. ‘Something is not okay with Barun’ Many viewers commented that Barun seemed a bit different. Some viewers noted that Barun appeared to be speaking slowly and seemed unusually laid-back in the vlog. One comment read, “Something is wrong with him🧐 He is speaking weirdly.” Another comment added, “Something is not okay with Barun…He is out of zone 🥺” However, some others took this as a sign of the actor being genuine and not putting on a show. A viewer wrote, “I love whatever is wrong with him. He is so genuine. …

Akshay Kumar calls Farah Khan ‘vulgar’ over Om Shanti Om scene: ‘I said don’t take it’ | Bollywood News

Akshay Kumar calls Farah Khan ‘vulgar’ over Om Shanti Om scene: ‘I said don’t take it’ | Bollywood News

Akshay Kumar and Farah Khan‘s long friendship took centre stage during a recent promotional conversation for Bhooth Bangla, where the two exchanged playful jibes and shared memories from their early days in the industry. Joining them were director Priyadarshan and actor Rajpal Yadav. The conversation, hosted on Netflix India’s YouTube channel, quickly turned into a nostalgia-filled trip down memory lane as Akshay and Farah recalled their younger days. Akshay recalled how she used to participate in dance competitions before becoming one of Bollywood’s most successful choreographers and filmmakers. “I know Farah very well. She used to compete for Rs 5,000, Rs 10,000, Rs 10,000,” Akshay said. Farah immediately corrected him, saying, “No. Don’t lie like this. We used to get Rs 1,000.” Akshay then praised her dancing skills and remembered seeing her at a popular Mumbai disco. “And she was an amazing dancer. There was a place, a disco called Xanadu. And she used to go there,” he said. That prompted Farah to bring up Akshay’s dating life, leaving everyone in splits. “And he used …

When Farah Khan slammed Akshay Kumar for ‘washing his hands off’ her husband’s film Joker | Bollywood News

When Farah Khan slammed Akshay Kumar for ‘washing his hands off’ her husband’s film Joker | Bollywood News

While promoting his new hit horror comedy Bhooth Bangla’s release on Netflix India, Akshay Kumar was taken aback by a comment from Farah Khan. The filmmaker-choreographer revealed that the actor would arrive at the set of their 2010 heist comedy Tees Maar Khan every day via a helicopter. “Mere saare paise kha gaya” (I spent all my money on him), said Farah, much to Akshay’s surprise who said that he was a co-producer on the film. While the exchange was merely in jest, the two did have their share of troubles in the past. The rough patch between Akshay and Farah started back in 2012, when he starred in her husband Shirish Kunder’s sci-fi comedy Joker. The film was produced by Shirish and Farah’s banner Three Company’s Productions, along with Akshay’s production house Cape of Good Films. However, only Farah showed up for the film’s promotions, with Akshay nowhere to be seen. Akshay had done two films that failed at the box office with Farah and Shirish. The first one was his 2006 romantic drama …

Angry Farah Khan wanted to shoot Katrina Kaif, claims Akshay Kumar: ‘Where’s my gun?’ | Bollywood News

Angry Farah Khan wanted to shoot Katrina Kaif, claims Akshay Kumar: ‘Where’s my gun?’ | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiJun 17, 2026 11:35 AM IST During a promotional conversation for their film Bhooth Bangla on Netflix India’s YouTube channel, Farah Khan, Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan and Rajpal Yadav indulged in some hilarious behind-the-scenes banter. The conversation began when Farah asked Priyadarshan if he ever gets angry on set. The veteran filmmaker replied, “I don’t. Mostly because I don’t like noise on my set.” Jumping into the discussion, Akshay pointed out that Farah is quite the opposite. “You get angry on set,” he told her. As he began explaining, Akshay paused mid-sentence, prompting Farah to tease him, “Were you going to say ‘worst’?” Laughing, Akshay clarified, “No, I mean… you aren’t even aware of what you’re saying yourself.” Farah immediately disagreed. “I always know what I say.” ‘She wanted to shoot Katrina’ Akshay, however, recalled a memorable incident involving Katrina Kaif. “You were mad at Katrina once. You actually said, ‘Where is my gun?’” The actor burst into laughter before adding, “Who says, ‘Where is my gun?’ She never had a gun! She …

Farah Khan reveals Akshay Kumar flew to Tees Maar Khan set by helicopter daily

Farah Khan reveals Akshay Kumar flew to Tees Maar Khan set by helicopter daily

Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan recently shared a humorous behind-the-scenes anecdote about working with actor Akshay Kumar on the 2010 film Tees Maar Khan. During a conversation on her YouTube channel, Farah recalled how Akshay’s daily commute to the film’s set significantly increased the production’s expenses. Farah Khan reveals Akshay Kumar used to travel by helicopter Speaking about the shoot, Farah revealed that the filming location was situated nearly two hours away from Mumbai. While most cast and crew members travelled by road, Akshay opted for a much quicker mode of transportation. According to Farah, the actor chose to fly to the set every day in a helicopter, a decision that left a noticeable dent in the film’s budget. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Mere saare paise kha gaya’: Farah Khan recalls Akshay Kumar taking a helicopter to Tees Maar Khan shoot daily

‘Mere saare paise kha gaya’: Farah Khan recalls Akshay Kumar taking a helicopter to Tees Maar Khan shoot daily

Farah Khan has often spoken about how her film Tees Maar Khan, which starred Akshay Kumar in the lead role, was not a box-office success, but later gained appreciation from audiences. Recently, Farah sat down with Akshay, Priyadarshan, and Rajpal Yadav to promote the Netflix release of their film, Bhoot Bangla. During the interaction, an interesting detail emerged: Akshay would travel to the Tees Maar Khan set every day by helicopter. Farah Khan spoke about her film Tees Maar Khan. ‘Mere saare paise kha gaya’ Explaining the incident, Farah said, “We were shooting for Tees Maar Khan in Malshej. The call time was 8 am every day. Everyone stayed there because it was about a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Mumbai. But Akshay would go home every evening after pack-up and return by 7:45 the next morning.” The revelation left Rajpal Yadav visibly stunned as he wondered how Akshay managed to travel such long distances every day. Akshay then casually revealed that he used a helicopter during the film’s shoot, leaving everyone in stitches. Farah admitted that …

Farah Khan says Akshay Kumar flew to Tees Maar Khan set daily by helicopter: ‘Saare paise kha gaya’

Farah Khan says Akshay Kumar flew to Tees Maar Khan set daily by helicopter: ‘Saare paise kha gaya’

After making her directorial debut with Main Hoon Na and following it up with the blockbuster Om Shanti Om, Farah Khan teamed up with Akshay Kumar for her third feature film, Tees Maar Khan. While the 2010 comedy emerged as a moderate box-office success, it was panned by critics upon release—a backlash that Farah has admitted affected her deeply. Over the years, however, the film has found a loyal fan base and evolved into a cult favourite. Now, adding another fascinating chapter to the film’s legacy, Farah has revealed that Akshay Kumar used to commute to the set by helicopter every single day—and still managed to be the most punctual person on set. Farah, Akshay, Priyadarshan and Rajpal Yadav recently sat down for a conversation to promote Bhoot Bangla. During the chat, the actor-director duo recalled their Tees Maar Khan days, particularly the shoot in Malshej Ghat. Farah shared, “We were shooting for Tees Maar Khan in Malshej. The call time was 8 am every day. Everyone stayed there because it was about a two-and-a-half-hour …

Farah Khan calls it ‘best in Lokhandwala’

Farah Khan calls it ‘best in Lokhandwala’

4 min readNew DelhiJun 15, 2026 05:44 PM IST Farah Khan and her cook Dilip recently visited Tamannaah Bhatia’s home in Lokhandwala, which Farah described as “the best” house in the neighbourhood. While the exterior appears understated with a simple grey entrance door, stepping inside reveals a warm and elegant space filled with ambient lighting, beige-toned walls, ivory accents, and a soft pink dining table. The entrance of Tamannaah Bhatia’s house. (Photo: Farah Khan/YouTube) The living area features a plush white sofa adorned with triangular cushions in bold colours, adding vibrant pops of contrast to the otherwise neutral palette. The entrance foyer is finished in wood, while an olive-green accent wall and carefully placed indoor plants bring a touch of nature indoors. Interestingly, there is only one painting displayed in the entire house, overlooking the seating area. The entrance wall is made of wood with a dash of green. (Photo: Farah Khan/YouTube) Pointing to it, Tamannaah said, “This is the only piece of art that I own.” Most of the home’s furniture follows a black-and-white …