Ananya, Aditya add fuel to dating rumours after posting pics from same concert in Spain
Mumbai– Actors Ananya Panday and Aditya Roy Kapur have added fuel to their dating rumours after they attended the same rock concert in Spain.
The two took to their respective social media accounts as they posted pictures from the same Arctic Monkeys’ concert.
However, they did not post pictures of themselves or each other. Ananya took to her Instagram Stories and wrote, “Nothing quite like the Arctic Monkeys. My favourite song ever.” She used geo tags of Madrid, Spain in the picture.
Aditya shared a clip from the concert on his Instagram Stories along with a cold blue face emoji and a monkey emoji.
On the acting front, Ananya will be seen Vikramaditya Motwane’s untitled cybercrime-thriller. She also has Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’, ‘Dream Girl 2’ and web-series ‘Call Me Bae’.
Aditya’s latest release is ‘The Night Manager, part 2’. He also has Anurag Basu’s ‘Metro… In Dino’.
Denied bank account, acid attack survivor reaches out for help to SRK
New Delhi– Imagine being denied a bank account just because one is an acid attack survivor. This is exactly what Pragya Prasun experienced when a KYC machine could not scan her complete biometric details because of her inability to blink.
“It’s my right too to be able to open a bank account,” Pragya said in a tweet, sharing her story, in which she also tagged megastar Shah Rukh Khan and Meer Foundation.
Meer Foundation is the star’s charity organisation that works towards rehabilitating acid attack survivors and also funds corrective surgeries.
Pragya posted: “Being an acid attack survivor should not prohibit me from living a life with dignity. It’s unjust that I was denied a bank acct just because I can’t blink for the KYC process. Requesting @iamsrk @MeerFoundation to help me make this world inclusive for all acid attack survivors #iwontblink”
She also urged Sandeep Bakhshi, CEO, ICICI Bank, to reconsider this policy and provide easy and swift alternative methods for individuals who cannot blink their eyes to open a bank account.
She added: “I also implore them to restore the physical application process to accommodate individuals with disabilities, as online-only options may not always be suitable for everyone.”
Farhan Akhtar looks back at ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ as it clocks a decade
Mumbai– Bollywood actor-director-producer Farhan Akhtar, who is known for films such as ‘Rock On!!’, ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’, and ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’, went down memory lane ahead of the 10th anniversary of his sports drama film ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ in which he portrayed the Indian sporting legend Milkha Singh.
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ was released a decade back and told the story of the legend, who is the only athlete to win gold at 400 metres at the Asian Games as well as the Commonwealth Games. He also won gold medals in the 1958 and 1962 Asian Games.
As the 10-year anniversary of the film, directed by Rakyesh Omprakash Mehra, approaches, Farhan took to social media to express his heartfelt gratitude.
Sharing different stages of his character’s life on screen, he wrote in the caption: “It’s been 10 years since the release of a film that has meant a lot in my career and in my life. The fact that it also holds a dear place in your hearts is the cherry on top. Your love gave justification to the effort and sacrifices. Thank you from the bottom of my heart again, and to Rakeysh for making me a part of celebrating the legendary Milkhaji #10YearsOfBMB #10yearsofbhaagmilkhabhaag.”
The film, which chronicles the inspiring life of Milkha Singh, resonated with audiences and critics alike. Farhan Akhtar’s portrayal captured the essence of the legendary athlete’s struggles, triumphs, and unwavering determination.
The film was honoured with two titles at the 61st National Film Awards – Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Best Choreography for Ganesh Acharya for ‘Masto Ka Jhund’.
Aishwarya Sharma was tagged as ‘teacher’ on ‘KKK13’, here’s why
New Delhi– In the premiere episode of ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’ 13, shows how contestant Aishwarya Sharma earned the title of ‘teacher’ for herself on the first day of shoot.
While performing a mind-boggling partner stunt over a water body, Aishwarya does not miss an opportunity to direct and chastise her partner Dino James to do the stunt on time accurately. She takes the charge as Dino’s mentor and begins giving him guidance in the capacity of a teacher to encourage him to achieve better.
Impressed by her constant support, all the contestants, including Dino and the host Rohit Shetty, teasingly decide to call her ‘teacher’ on the show.
Talking about her nickname, she said: “It all started when Dino and I were paired up for a stunt on the first day of the shoot, and what’s interesting is that both of us share a common trait: which is ‘impatience’. We had pressure to perform better than Ruhi and Anjum who flawlessly completed the stunt before us.”
“During that stunt above the water, I couldn’t help but constantly scold and offer advice to Dino to win more flags. Ever since that day, everyone has affectionately nicknamed me teacher on the set, poking fun at my nature. That stunt actually taught both of us how important teamwork plays,” she added.
‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 13’ will premiere on July 15 on Colors.
Mouni Roy sent back from airport as she fails to show passport
Mumbai– Actress Mouni Roy was sent back from the airport gates after she reportedly forgot to carry her passport to travel.
She was not allowed to enter the airport by the security, according to a video shared on Instagram.
The incident was shared by celebrity paparazzi Varinder Chawla, where Mouni was seen standing at the Mumbai airport. She was stopped at the main gate by the security guard.
She was then seen looking into her handbag. She was then seen talking to the personnel as he was seen shaking his head in response.
Mouni said to the shutterbugs, “Ho gaya.”
Mouni was later seen returning back to her car, as she was denied entry to airport.
On the work front, she was seen in ‘Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva’ alongside Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Amitabh Bachchan. Her next film is ‘The Virgin Tree’ with Sanjay Dutt and Palak Tiwari.
Noyonika in ‘The Trial’ resonates with Kajol because she too is a mother
New Delhi– Kajol, who will be seen as Noyonika Sengupta in the upcoming gritty courtroom drama ‘The Trial’, has immersed herself in the role, connecting with the character on a profound level.
‘The Trial – Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha’ follows the journey of Noyonika as she embarks on a journey that truly makes her stand the test of time after her husband’s betrayal. She navigates through the curveballs life throws at her.
She echoes the sentiments of countless mothers, stating, “What I love about Noyonika’s character and one thing that I absolutely resonate with is that she is a woman and a mother.
“She does what she needs to do in the matter, there’s no choice. It’s a very practical mindset that I think every mother will understand.”
She added: “There are times in your life where you reach a very practical point of view that if something needs to be done, it will be done regardless of whether the world may think it’s not the correct thing to do.
“They may say that she’s saying something and doing something else but if you really want to do it then leave your conscience on the side and just brazen it out and that’s her (Noyonika).”
The show also stars Sheeba Chaddha, Jisshu Sengupta, Alyy Khan, Kubbra Sait and Gaurav Pandey in key roles.
Produced by Banijay Asia and directed by Suparn S. Varma, ‘The Trial’ will begin streaming on July 14 on Disney+ Hotstar. (IANS)
