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Raja Shivaji teaser: Riteish Deshmukh and Abhishek Bachchan fight against Sanjay Dutt, Vidya Balan makes her mark. Watch

Raja Shivaji teaser: Riteish Deshmukh and Abhishek Bachchan fight against Sanjay Dutt, Vidya Balan makes her mark. Watch

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JioStudios released the teaser of Raja Shivaji on Tuesday evening. Taking to its YouTube channel, JioStudios shared over a two-minute-long video giving the first look at the characters of the historical action drama. Raja Shivaji teaser: Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Vidya Balan and Abhishek Bachchan star in this film. Raja Shivaji teaser In the video, Abhishek Bachchan‘s Sambhaji Shahaji Bhosale and Riteish Deshmukh‘s Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj fight against Sanjay Dutt‘s Afzal Khan for ‘swaraj (self-rule)’. The teaser also featured Vidya Balan, Genelia Deshmukh, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Boman Irani, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, and Amol Gupte. The video shows the Marathas during a turbulent period of Indian history. Fans react to teaser Reacting to the video, a fan said, “Ritesh Deshmukh belongs from a Marathi background, that’s why I’m 100 per cent sure he will nail the role.” A person wrote, “No one can defeat Vicky Kaushal as Chhaava.” A comment read, “The best thing about the teaser is Ajay-Atul’s music.” A YouTube user commented, “It reminds me of the backstab mechanism of Dark Souls.” A …

Chandrika Ravi about her Silk Smitha biopc, comparisons with Vidya Balan

Chandrika Ravi about her Silk Smitha biopc, comparisons with Vidya Balan

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A trailblazer is how international model and actor Chandrika Ravi views late Silk Smitha. For the past eight years, the Australia-born actor of Indian origin, has been developing a biopic on Smitha, who was one of the biggest sex symbols of South cinema in the 1980s. To her, the project feels personal. “She left an impact on many people like me. Much like Silk Smitha, my craving to be seen as desirable was gravely misunderstood in India,” Ravi told mid-day. Silk Smitha. Pics/Instagram In 2018, Ravi made her Tamil film debut with Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu, and followed it up with several dance numbers. Despite her successful international modelling career, she hasn’t been able to break into the Indian film industry.  Drawing parallels between Smitha and her own journey, she reflected, “I can do justice to her story because I too know what it’s like to be an outsider and fight for recognition in an industry where it’s often who you know, not what you know [that matters].” To be directed by Jayaram Sankaran, the …

Delhi CM launches Vidya Vahini scheme to support schoolgoing girls with bicycle

Delhi CM launches Vidya Vahini scheme to support schoolgoing girls with bicycle

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday performed `Kanya Pujan` in Pitampura and distributed bicycles to around 1,000 girl students from nine schools, reiterating her government`s commitment to ensuring uninterrupted education for girls in the national capital.  Addressing reporters, CM Gupta said the initiative aims to remove barriers that often prevent girls from continuing their studies. “Every daughter in Delhi can complete her education without any hindrance, complete her schooling, graduate, and become what she wants to be. The government will work to remove all obstacles in her way,” she said, reported IANS. Highlighting mobility challenges faced by schoolgirls, she added, “Many girls face challenges while travelling to and from school. Through this `Vidya Vahini` initiative, we will provide bicycles to girls entering Class 9 so that they can commute easily during their school years.” Delhi CM praises girls as divine strength, expressing confidence in future contributions According to IANS, the Chief Minister also lauded girls as embodiments of divine strength, comparing them to forms of Durga and Saraswati, and expressed confidence in their future …

Farah Khan told Vidya Balan she ‘can’t dance’; actor practised 35-40 days for Bhool Bhulaiyaa to prove her wrong, recalls Priyadarshan | Bollywood News

Farah Khan told Vidya Balan she ‘can’t dance’; actor practised 35-40 days for Bhool Bhulaiyaa to prove her wrong, recalls Priyadarshan | Bollywood News

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3 min readChennaiMar 25, 2026 04:46 PM IST As filmmaker Priyadarshan gears up for the release of his new horror-comedy film Bhooth Bangla, one film that instantly comes to mind is his iconic 2007 film Bhool Bhulaiyaa. The film had many moments that have become a part of meme culture, but one of the most crucial remains its first climax sequence, showing Vidya Balan dancing to “Mere Dholna.” However, not many know that Vidya was once schooled by Farah Khan for her dancing skills. In a recent interaction with Variety India, Priyadarshan recalled Vidya sharing how Farah had dismissed her dancing abilities, even declaring that she “can’t dance,” but the actor took it as a challenge. Sharing the same, he said, “This is very interesting because there was a time when people used to think that Vidya (Balan) cannot dance. And she told me I will take it as a big challenge. Vidya practised for 35–40 days just to do this song.” Vidya worked so hard for the dance sequence that Farah had to eat …

Lakshmi Manchu celebrates daughter Vidya Nirvana’s half saree ceremony; see photos | Telugu News

Lakshmi Manchu celebrates daughter Vidya Nirvana’s half saree ceremony; see photos | Telugu News

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3 min readChennaiMar 18, 2026 09:56 PM IST Lakshmi Manchu recently celebrated her daughter Vidya Nirvana Manchu Anand’s half saree ceremony. Vidya, who is also known as Apple, turned 11 this year. Lakshmi shared inside photos of her daughter’s half saree ceremony, which is a traditional ceremony welcoming a girl to womanhood. The photos from the ceremony show Lakshmi dressed in a floral purple saree. She looked resplendent as she completed her look with a lotus flower in her hair and jewellery featuring diamonds and purple stones. On the other hand, Vidya is seen dressed in a gold and pink half saree. Captioning the post, Lakshmi wrote, “Kuturu’s blessing ceremony (sparkle emoji) So grateful to the entire dream team for helping me bring this beautiful celebration to life! (yellow heart emoji).” The event took place at Ridhira Retreats, and the decor consisted of fresh flowers, banana leaves, and more. Designer Asmita Marwa also shared photos from Vidya’s half saree ceremony. She wrote, “The most beautiful half saree ceremony for my gorgeous friend @lakshmimanchu Lakshmi Manchu’s …

Inside Lakshmi Manchu’s daughter Vidya Nirvana’s half saree ceremony celebrating womanhood. See pics

Inside Lakshmi Manchu’s daughter Vidya Nirvana’s half saree ceremony celebrating womanhood. See pics

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Actor Lakshmi Manchu’s daughter, Vidya Nirvana Manchu Anand, lovingly called Apple is all grown up. The actor took to her social media to share a glimpse of the 11 year old’s half saree ceremony, which she called a blessing ceremony. She also posted pictures from the ceremony that was a celebration of womanhood. Lakshmi Manchu and her daughter Vidya Nirvana at the half saree ceremony. Inside Lakshmi Manchu’s daughter’s half saree ceremony Lakshmi wrote, “Kuturu’s blessing ceremony (sparkle emoji) So grateful to the entire dream team for helping me bring this beautiful celebration to life! (yellow heart emoji),” posting pictures from Vidya’s ceremony. The pictures show Lakshmi dressed in a floral, purple saree, while Vidya is dressed in a gold and pink half saree. The decor of the event which took place at Ridhira Retreats in Hyderabad consists of fresh flowers, banana leaves and more. Lakshmi even put up a memory wall to celebrate her daughter stepping into womanhood. Designer Asmita Marwa also took to Instagram to post pictures of Vidya’s half saree ceremony. “The …

Malaika Arora, Vidya Balan, Sachin Tendulkar Attend Gaurav Kapur-Kritika Kamra’s Wedding After-Party | Bollywood News

Malaika Arora, Vidya Balan, Sachin Tendulkar Attend Gaurav Kapur-Kritika Kamra’s Wedding After-Party | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:March 13, 2026, 06:05 IST Vidya Balan, Malaika Arora, Sachin Tendulkar and Farhan Akhtar were among stars at Gaurav Kapur and Kritika Kamra’s glamorous Mumbai after-party. Vidya Balan, Malaika Arora and Zaheer Khan attend Gaurav Kapur and Kritika Kamra’s after-party. Newlyweds Gaurav Kapur and Kritika Kamra hosted a glamorous after-party in Mumbai on March 12, turning the celebration into a star-studded gathering. Several celebrities from Bollywood and the sports world attended the event to celebrate the couple’s new beginning. Among the high-profile guests were Vidya Balan, Malaika Arora, Farhan Akhtar, Shibani Dandekar and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who arrived in style for the celebration. Bollywood And Sports Stars Mark Their Presence Actor couple Angad Bedi and Neha Dhupia, known to share a close bond with the newlyweds, attended the party together. Angad looked dapper in a blazer, while Neha turned heads in an elegant white gown. Meanwhile, Farhan Akhtar and his wife Shibani Dandekar twinned in black outfits as they posed for the paparazzi. Farhan had also attended the wedding ceremony the previous day …

When Vidya Balan revealed she was replaced from a dozen of films due to THIS Reason

When Vidya Balan revealed she was replaced from a dozen of films due to THIS Reason

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When Vidya Balan revealed she was replaced from a dozen of films due to THIS Reason Home News and Gossip When Vidya Balan revealed she was replaced from a dozen of films due to THIS Reason Vidya Balan once shared that she was replaced from several movies after a Malayalam movie with a big superstar was shelved. Here is what she said about her difficult times. Vidya Balan is one of the finest actresses in Bollywood. The actress, who made her debut with the 2003 film Bhalo Theko, once shared the struggles she faced in the early days of her career. She once revealed that she was shelved from a dozen films after she was tagged unlucky in the industry. In an interview with The Indian Express, Vidya Balan stated that she was going through a difficult time for three years. The feeling of rejection was so strong that it made her heartbroken. She opened up about how she …

Have you heard? Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan reunite after 6 years for comedy film

Have you heard? Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan reunite after 6 years for comedy film

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New year, new beginning Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan are reuniting six years after their collaboration on Mission Mangal (2019), and this time, they’re ready to tickle some funny bones. The duo will headline a comedy directed by Anees Bazmee. Inspired by the Telugu hit Sankranthiki Vasthunam, the film is expected to roll on January 19, 2026, with Mumbai likely being the first shooting location. The original, released earlier this year during Sankranti, starred Venkatesh, Aishwarya Rajesh and Meenakshi Chaudhary, and turned into a massive crowd-puller thanks to its humour and wholesome family appeal. With Akshay’s comic timing and Vidya’s infectious charm — this reunion already feels like cinematic comfort food. Big reveal Prabhas and Triptii Dimri The first look of Spirit is set to drop on January 1, 2026, and the announcement alone has fans buzzing. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film marks his first collaboration with Prabhas — and expectations are sky-high. Prabhas reportedly plays a stark, stripped-down character, rumoured to be a police officer grappling with his moral grey zones. Meanwhile, Triptii …

Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan set to REUNITE after 6 years in Anees Bazmee’s next film?

Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan set to REUNITE after 6 years in Anees Bazmee’s next film?

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Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan set to REUNITE after 6 years in Anees Bazmee’s next film? Home News and Gossip Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan set to REUNITE after 6 years in Anees Bazmee’s next film? Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan are set to reunite for an upcoming untitled movie directed by Anees Bazmee, marking their collaboration after 6 years. an upcoming film directed by Anees Bazmee. The partnership has been a hot topic during the last few weeks, and recent updates show that Vidya Balan has officially joined the project as one of the female leads alongside Akshay. This project signifies a significant reunion for Akshay and Anees Bazmee, who last collaborated in Mission Mangal in 2019. The upcoming film is anticipated to combine humor, compelling character development, and captivating storytelling aspects that both Anees Bazmee and Akshay are recognized for. Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan’s chemistry According to Hindustan Times, a source clarified the situation …