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Priyanka Chopra, Dia Mirza, Vijay Varma and others react

Priyanka Chopra, Dia Mirza, Vijay Varma and others react

Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned as Union Education Minister following weeks of student protests. Soon after the announcement, Priyanka Chopra, Dia Mirza, Vijay Varma, Huma Qureshi, Bhumi Pednekar and several other celebrities reacted on social media, with many hailing it as a victory for students 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

Shibani Akhtar on Rhea Chakraborty’s media trial post Sushant Singh Rajput’s death: ‘She survived in the most stunning way’ | Bollywood News

Shibani Akhtar on Rhea Chakraborty’s media trial post Sushant Singh Rajput’s death: ‘She survived in the most stunning way’ | Bollywood News

Shibani Akhtar and Rhea Chakraborty share a deep and enduring bond that transcends age. Despite a significant age difference, the two have grown to become emotional anchors for one another, with Shibani often stepping into the role of an elder sister and confidante. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, the duo opened up about their relationship, likening themselves to Monica and Rachel from Friends. Their conversation took a more emotional turn when Shibani addressed the traumatic period Rhea faced in the wake of Sushant Singh Rajput’s death — particularly the intense media scrutiny, the alleged drug case filed against her and her brother and public backlash that followed. Calling Rhea’s ordeal painful and life-altering, Shibani said, “It was a journey that nobody could have predicted. It was a journey that was definitely difficult, painful, and she survived it in the most beautifully stunning ways. I don’t know how to put it in words but it was tough. And I think that for someone as strong as her, it just added an extra …

Dabba Cartel: Anjali Anand reveals Shibani Dandekar secretly took her audition at 1 am; ‘She just told everybody…’

Dabba Cartel: Anjali Anand reveals Shibani Dandekar secretly took her audition at 1 am; ‘She just told everybody…’

After receiving praise for her performance in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani, Anjali Anand is now winning over audiences with her role as Shahida in Dabba Cartel, where she plays one of the show’s five lead characters. Interestingly, she recently revealed that she was brought on board just four days before filming began. Shibani Dandekar, impressed by Anjali’s work in RARKPK, decided to replace the originally cast actress and secretly took her audition at 1 AM. Shibani reportedly told everyone to trust her decision. In a conversation with SCREEN, Anjali Anand shared an interesting story about how she landed her role in Dabba Cartel. She revealed that she was cast just four days before filming began, despite the fact that the entire cast had already been finalized. According to Anjali, Shibani Dandekar watched her performance in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani and realized she had made an error in her initial casting decision. Shibani was convinced that Anjali was the perfect fit for the role of Shahida, but initially, her suggestion was met with …

Did you know Shabana Azmi was mistaken for daughter-in-law Shibani Dandekar at Dabba Cartel’s event? Know full story

Did you know Shabana Azmi was mistaken for daughter-in-law Shibani Dandekar at Dabba Cartel’s event? Know full story

Legendary actress Shabana Azmi is currently enjoying the release of her recently released show, Dabba Cartel. She has been making quite interesting revelations during promotional interviews and most recently, she candidly shared how a female crew member at the trailer launch of the series didn’t recognize her and asked her if she was daughter-in-law Shibani Dandekar. During a recent conversation on the episode of Khane Mein Kya Hai, Shabana Azmi recalled an anecdote from the trailer launch of Dabba Cartel. She shared, “A 20-year-old girl, and she’s looking (into the guest list). ‘Who are you?’ (she said, pointing at Shabana), so all of them (other cast members) just fainted. I said, with a straight face, ‘Shabana Azmi.’ ‘You’re not Shibani Dandekar?’ (the girl asked).” The veteran actress didn’t take offense or mind her ignorance, noting she was “sweet” and “so into” her job. However, Azmi’s Dabba Cartel co-star Anjali Anand was taken aback by the fact that the girl couldn’t even recognize the producers of the show— Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, who’s also a …

Dabba Cartel: Shabana Azmi BREAKS SILENCE on her crime thriller’s comparison to Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo; ‘I was concerned…’

Dabba Cartel: Shabana Azmi BREAKS SILENCE on her crime thriller’s comparison to Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo; ‘I was concerned…’

The highly-anticipated crime thriller series of Shabana Azmi starrer Dabba Cartel has finally debuted on the streaming platform. Ever since the first look of the show dropped, a section of cine-goers were drawing comparisons of the show with Dimple Kapadia’s Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo. Most recently, the veteran actress highlighted differences to emphasize how both shows differ. While speaking with India Today Digital, Shabana Azmi admitted she was worried about her show Dabba Cartel being similar to Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo. However, it was her daughter-in-law Shibani Akhtar (creator of the show) who remained confident about her crime thriller series. “Prior to watching the show, I was concerned that we would be directly compared to the show. However, Shibani was confident and assured me that it won’t happen. Seeing her belief, I was also relieved. And when I watched the show, it was really a well-made show, but it is quite different from ours,” she said. The 74-year-old further stated their show has an entirely different and exotic setup, with characters speaking a specific dialect. …

Dabba Cartel: Shabana Azmi confesses she wanted to ‘remove’ Jyotika from the upcoming crime-thriller; ‘She doesn’t know this…’

Dabba Cartel: Shabana Azmi confesses she wanted to ‘remove’ Jyotika from the upcoming crime-thriller; ‘She doesn’t know this…’

Dabba Cartel is among the promising web shows lined up for its release soon. Days after releasing its teaser, the makers today dropped the trailer of the show led by Shabana Azmi, Jyotika, Shalini Pandey, Anjali Anand and Nimisha Sajayan in a special event that witnessed the attendance of the entire star cast and crew. During the conversation, the veteran actress admitted that she wanted to ‘remove’ two co-stars from the show, one of it being Jyotika. On February 18, during the trailer launch of Dabba Cartel, the show director Hitesh Bhatia was asked about the logistics of getting an ensemble star-cast for the show. In response to this, Shabana Azmi dropped a bombshell confessing that she tried to remove two actresses from the show including Jyotika. She said, “I have a confession to make. There are two actresses in this show that I wanted to remove. One is Jyotika. She doesn’t know this, but I really wanted her out and wanted to cast someone else. I even told them (Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Akhtar) that kisi aur ko …

Farhan Akhtar’s wife Shibani Akhtar showers love on her ‘happy star’ as his birthday week concludes: ‘How happy this life with you is’

Farhan Akhtar’s wife Shibani Akhtar showers love on her ‘happy star’ as his birthday week concludes: ‘How happy this life with you is’

With more than five years of experience in journalism and an MA degree in Mass Communication & Journalism, Loveleen … With more than five years of experience in journalism and an MA degree in Mass Communication & Journalism, Loveleen Kaur, a social media and Bollywood junkie enjoys writing about all things Bollywood. Apart from avidly looking for new places to relish varied cuisines, she also likes to put pen to paper to feed her soul and turns to skincare to maintain her sanity. A traveler at heart, Loveleen spends her time off dealing with the tantrums of her pet dog and planning their next expedition together. 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

Shibani Akhtar Pens A Sweet Note For ‘Happy Star’ Farhan Akhtar, Says ‘Happy This Life With You Is’

Shibani Akhtar Pens A Sweet Note For ‘Happy Star’ Farhan Akhtar, Says ‘Happy This Life With You Is’

Last Updated:January 12, 2025, 20:27 IST Shibani took to her Instagram handle and shared a cute photo of her with Farhan. Celebs and fans also reacted Shibani Akhtar wishes Farhan Akhtar Farhan Akhtar has recently celebrated his birthday. He has received wishes from all corners. However, now as his birthday week comes to an end, his wife Shibani shared a cute photo and also penned a sweet note. She called him a happy star. Rhea Chakraborty, Patralekhaa, and others have also reacted to the photo. Taking to her Instagram handle, Shibani shared a photo in which both are staring at each other and wrote, “As your bday week comes to a close, I just want to say how much I love you and how happy this life with you is! Happy birthday my ‘happy star’ @faroutakhtar.” Anusha Dandekar wrote, “Such a cute picture! As cute as the person who took it..” Another fan wrote, “Bless you and your love.” Take a look here: Farhan embarked on his directorial journey with Dil Chahta Hai in 2001 …

No truth to it: Shabana Azmi on rumours of Farhan Akhtar-Shibani Akhtar expecting a baby

No truth to it: Shabana Azmi on rumours of Farhan Akhtar-Shibani Akhtar expecting a baby

Jan 09, 2025 04:55 PM IST Actor Shabana Azmi tells HT City that Farhan Akhtar and wife Shibani Akhtar are not expecting a baby right now. Actor Farhan Akhtar‘s 51st birthday on Thursday began with a surprise: fans on social media discussed whether he is going to become a father soon? In short, no. Farhan Akhtar with Shibani, (R) Shabana Azmi It all began when rumours started doing the rounds about him expecting his first baby with wife, actor Shibani Akhtar. However, HT City reached out to actor Shabana Azmi, who is Farhan’s stepmother, and she rubbished all such claims. “There is no truth to this,” she said. Shibani didn’t respond to our queries on a confirmation or denial. Shibani, 44, and Farhan, 51, had got married on February 19, 2022 in the presence of their close friends and family. This isn’t the first time though that such speculations about the duo have surfaced. Farhan shares two children with his ex-wife Adhuna Bhabhani- Shakya and Akira. See more News / HTCity / Cinema / No …

Are Farhan Akhtar-Shibani Dandekar expecting their first child? Here’s what we know

Are Farhan Akhtar-Shibani Dandekar expecting their first child? Here’s what we know

Actor and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar and his wife, actress Shibani Dandekar, are reportedly expecting their first child, according to recent reports.         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