Akshay Oberoi plays weapon system operator in ‘Fighter’
Mumbai– After the character posters of Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor and Karan Singh Grover, makers of the upcoming action film ‘Fighter’, have unveiled Akshay Oberoi’s character of Squadron Leader Basheer Khan in the film.
Akshay’s character known as ‘Bash’ is a skilled weapon system operator within the Air Dragons unit. His rendition infuses the narrative with a vibrant energy, adding layers of dynamism.
Taking to his social media, the actor shared his look of Squadron Leader Basheer Khan from ‘Fighter’ and wrote in the caption, “Squadron Leader Basheer Khan Call Sign: Bash. Designation: Weapon System Operator. Unit: Air Dragons. #Fighter Forever. #FighterOn25thJan.”
‘Fighter’, which has been helmed by Hrithik’s ‘War’ and ‘Bang Bang!’ director Siddharth Anand, traces the journey of Hrithik as Patty becoming the best Fighter pilot of India.
The film also showcases the first-time pairing between Hrithik and Deepika, intensifying the anticipation for unparalleled on-screen chemistry and their individual prowess, promising a compelling display of acting mastery.
Produced and presented by Viacom18 Studios in collaboration with Marflix Pictures, the movie is set to arrive in cinemas on January 25, 2024 on the eve of India’s 75th Republic Day.
Genre of ‘Shaitani Rasmein’ is novel, refreshing: Vibhav Roy
Mumbai– Actor Vibhav Roy, who will be seen in the upcoming wedding fantasy thriller ‘Shaitani Rasmein’ has called the concept of the show novel and refreshing, and shared that his character is substantial and multi-dimensional.
Vibhav is known for his work in ‘Doli Armaano Ki’, ‘Gustakh Dil’, ‘Meri Saas Bhoot Hai’ and others.
Delving into the complexity of his character in ‘Shaitani Rasmein’, Vibhav expressed his enthusiasm for portraying a role that breaks away from the conventional male television lead archetype.
“I am genuinely thrilled with the character that has come my way. It’s not the typical good guy often seen in male television lead roles. He possesses intriguing shades of grey, making it a fascinating character to play and, hopefully, watch too,” Vibhav said.
“Under the guidance of our director and producer, Nikhil Sinha, the layering and nuances added to the character have made the creative process both stimulating and, fingers crossed, rewarding,” said the 35-year-old actor.
Opening up on the reasons behind choosing this role, Vibhav said: “There were several factors that drew me to this character. Firstly, the genre being a romantic thriller with a touch of the supernatural is novel and refreshing. The character is substantial and multi-dimensional, offering me a lot to explore and discover along the way.”
Describing the intricacies of his character’s dilemma, Vibhav elaborated: “My character is torn between love and family. He realizes that both parties–my wife and family–have equally strong yet conflicting agendas, adding complexity and drama to his life. This is the juncture where the real fun begins for an artist, and hopefully, it translates into compelling entertainment for the audience.”
The prospect of working with Nikhil was a decisive factor for Vibhav.
“The opportunity to collaborate with Nikhil was a no-brainer. I’ve always had a wonderful equation with the Star family, and returning feels like coming back home,” he added.
‘Shaitani Rasmein’ will soon premiere on Star Bharat.
Masaba Gupta: Audio format of storytelling is taxing & challenging
New Delhi– Ace fashion designer and actress Masaba Gupta, who has lent her voice to Lisa Cartwright in Marvel’s ‘Wastelanders: Black Widow’, has opened up on the audio format of storytelling, and said it’s a lot more taxing and challenging.
The Hindi Audible Original podcast series ‘Marvel’s Wastelanders: Black Widow’ features Kareena Kapoor Khan as the voice of Black Widow/Helen Black, Masaba as Lisa Cartwright, Vihaan Samat as Jordan Temple, Adah Sharma as Yelena Belova, Nitu Chandra as Judy Kratz and Aditi Bhatia as K.I.M.
Talking to IANS, Masaba said she found this medium intriguing because for her audio typically follows the video format of something.
“But this was new because you are building the world through audio. And it’s a lot more taxing and challenging because it’s not like people can lean on the visual to understand something. I found it challenging also because there was no reference. I find it very intriguing. It’s a surprise for me but I am excited for this new gen and new layer that is unlocked of storytelling,” said Masaba.
On working with Kareena, the judge of the ‘MTV Supermodel of the Year’ said: “If you are in the same story you have to be on the same wavelength. By which I mean that when you are especially recording voice only it can’t be me speaking at different bandwidth and her speaking at different bandwidth, even though we had different characters we have to match that.”
“But interestingly it worked out. A big part of my reason to say yes to this project was that Kareena is playing the black widow. and she is full of surprises and she is bringing something new to the table,” she added.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Masaba was last seen in ‘Modern Love: Mumbai’.
Arjun Kapoor opens up on dealing with box office failures: Unfortunately you can’t control it
Mumbai– Actor Arjun Kapoor has opened up on the box-office failures, and shared how the box-office can’t be controlled, but he can control his effort and sincerity.
Marking his acting debut with ‘Ishaqzaade’, Arjun has delivered hits like ‘2 States’, ‘Gunday’, ‘Ki & Ka’.
However, his recent movie ‘The Lady Killer’, starring Bhumi Pednekar, was reportedly made on a whopping budget of Rs 45 crore, but has reportedly raked in around Rs 1 lakh on the box-office.
On the chat show ‘Koffee With Karan’, Arjun and host Karan Johar discussed the box office failures and how they navigated their way through it.
Talking about the same, KJo said, “We all have public perceptions, we all have Instagram that shows a part of our personality that may or may not be accurate at times, but we are also combating box office pressures, industry dynamics.”
“Fubu, I’m gonna ask you sometimes when box offices have evaded you. What is the way and I always know that you have been upbeat and have a sense of humor which I think is there that in the face of failure you can laugh at yourself. How do you deal with it,” asked the filmmaker.
Opening up about it, Arjun said, “There is so much adversity I have faced in my life ya Karan, I think I have spoken on this couch before about many aspects of my life.”
“I am the first actor in my generation to deliver a 100 crore film, with Dharma and Sajid Nadiadwala that was ‘2 States’. I have seen the high, I have done a film like ‘Ki & Ka’ that did well, where I was a house husband, I have done all kinds of work, I have worked with so many people. I mean Akshay Kumar has spoken so openly about the fact that he almost considered leaving the profession at one point of time, 11-12 flops I think he has seen,” shared Arjun.
He continued saying, “When you look at Saif’s career, till ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ didn’t happen, he was on a different trajectory. If my audience has loved me and connected with me because of the work that I did, they are not going to disconnect if I give them a good film.”
“You can’t control box office unfortunately, what I can control is the effort and the sincerity,” concluded the ‘Panipat’ actor.
The show streams on Disney+ Hotstar.
Raveena Tandon brings home blind puppy from street
Mumbai– Actress Raveena Tandon, who’s an ardent animal lover, displayed compassion in a touching video showcasing her rescue of a blind puppy from a desolate street corner.
The actress took to Instagram, where she shared a video with the pup.
It captures the emotional bond between Raveena and the rescued puppy, named Puchki, as she brings the furry friend into her home.
Captioning the video, the actress urged her fans and followers to adopt and not shop.
Raveena wrote in the caption: “#some stories of rescues and survival, are so gratifying, puchkisstory #puchki to #Zoe . Good luck Zoe, my miracle baby. When i found her in a sewer in Manali, half dead, malnourished ,blind dehydrated and had diarrhoea, fleas and skin infection, we didn’t know this little fighter would survive or not. But she proved all of us wrong, her transformation was miraculous.”
The actress added that the puppy now has a loving home.
“And now with a loving family in Delhi, she is quite the gundi! Happily ensconced in her delhi home! Thank you @currypuccasharma for giving puchki a loving home #adoptdontshop.”
On the acting front, Raveena will next be seen in “Ghudchadi”, a romantic comedy, which also stars Sanjay Dutt. (IANS)
