Ananya Panday ‘proud’ to represent India at Red Sea International Film Festival
Mumbai– Bollywood diva Ananya Panday will be representing India at the prestigious Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, and shared it is a proud moment for her.
The festival is known for its celebration of diversity in cinema. She will also be attending Vanity Fair’s Women in Cinema forum.
Expressing her gratitude, Ananya shared: “It’s an honor to be part of an esteemed festival such as the Red Sea International Film Festival. Representing India on this platform is a proud moment for me.”
Her participation will surely highlight the growing global influence of Indian cinema and the talent within the industry.
Meanwhile, on the work front Ananya has ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’, ‘Control’, and ‘The Untold Story of C Sankaran Nair’.
Alia draws flak from netizens as she dons Ranbir’s ‘Animal’ themed tee; fans say ‘copying Deepika’
Mumbai– Actress Alia Bhatt, who was present at the special screening of Ranbir Kapoor-starrer ‘Animal’, grabbed eyeballs for wearing a tee shirt with her husband’s character from the movie imprinted on it.
The photos and videos that went viral on social media, show Alia rooting for husband Ranbir, by wearing a white tee shirt with the latter’s character printed on it. The ‘Brahmastra’ actress completed the outfit with black formal coat and matching pants.
With a sleek open hairstyle, Alia made an appearance at the screening by walking hand in hand with mother-in-law Neetu Kapoor, accompanied by her sister Shaheen Bhatt.
However, Alia’s gesture for her husband Ranbir did not go well with the netizens and they commented: “Now, who’s copying Deepika?”
“Following in the footsteps of her senior,” said another.
Another user wrote: “Deepika’s impact.”
One fan said: “The influence of global superstar Deepika. Alia is a huge DP fan and we all know it.”
The other user said: “Create ur own style”
“Desperately copying Deepika,” reiterated another.
‘Animal’ is co-written, edited, and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga of ‘Kabir Singh’ fame.
‘Animal’ stars Ranbir, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, and Rashmika Mandanna in lead roles. The flick revolves around the complex relationship of a business magnate Balbir Singh (Anil) and his son Arjun Singh (Ranbir).
After tragedy befalls Balbir, Arjun sets out to exact vengeance against his rival Viraj Surve (Bobby) and pledges to never leave his family, leading to a gruesome gang war.
The film also stars Triptii Dimri, Shakti Kapoor, Prem Chopra, and Suresh Oberoi, among others.
Deepika Padukone drops glimpse of her day out with BFFs in London
Mumbai– Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone gave a sneak peek into her day out with her girlfriends in London, giving her fans best friend’s goals.
Taking to Instagram, Deepika, who enjoys a massive fan following of 77.6 million followers, shared some photos with her friends Sneha Ramchander and Divya Narayan.
In the photos, we can see the ‘Piku’ actress flashing her bright smile for the selfie.
The next picture shows the girls standing against a floral backdrop and posing for the lens.
Deepika is wearing a white hoodie, matching joggers and layered the outfit with a long brown coat. Her hair is tied in a neat bun. She captioned the photo with an infinity symbol.
Her friend shared a picture of them together sitting in a fine dining restaurant. The geotag location is Jamavar London.
Fans took to the comment section and dropped heart emojis for the actress.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Deepika will be next seen in ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, ‘Fighter’, and ‘Singham Again’.
Shivangi Verma: ‘Natural to experience moments of doubt when it comes to heart’
Mumbai– Actress Shivangi Verma, who has been a part of TV shows like ‘Choti Sarrdaarni’, ‘Reporters’ and ‘Bhootu’, said when it comes to choosing your life partner, it’s natural to be confused.
The actress said at times one may need to meet and spend time with many people in order to choose.
“It’s not uncommon to meet and spend time with different individuals while figuring out what you truly want. We explore various connections to understand ourselves better. It’s all part of the journey to finding genuine compatibility,” she said.
Shivangi said: “Absolutely, confusion and uncertainty are universal emotions. In real life, it’s natural to experience moments of doubt or confusion when it comes to matters of the heart. It’s essential to give oneself the time and space to navigate through these feelings.”
Ask her what are her parameters to find the perfect partner, the actress said, adding: “Compatibility, shared values, and mutual respect are vital parameters. It requires self-awareness and understanding of what one truly desires in a relationship. It’s about aligning with someone who complements your journey, both personally and professionally.”
Talking about dating within the industry, Shivangi added: “It can be beneficial as both partners understand the demands and challenges of the profession. However, it’s crucial to strike a balance and maintain individual identities. Challenges may arise, but with effective communication and mutual support, a relationship between actors can thrive.”
Ranveer pays tribute to his ‘screen idol’ Johnny Depp at Red Sea Film Fest
Mumbai– Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, who was honoured with the prestigious Yusr Award at the Red Sea International Festival by actress Sharon Stone, paid a tribute to his “screen idol” Johnny Depp and called him the “master of transformation.”
Ranveer, during his acceptance speech, thanked Depp.
He said: “Wow! One of my screen idols is in the house, ladies and gentlemen, Mr Johnny Depp. My good Sir, I’ve followed your work since Edward Scissorhands and What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. What an honour to be receiving this in your presence.”
“Thank you for everything that you unknowingly taught me about the craft. Master of transformation, versatility, something that I am inspired by you.”
He also posed with Depp or a picture together. The picture was posted by Red Sea Film Festival’s official Instagram handle.
On the work front, Ranveer will be seen in ‘Singham Again’ and ‘Don 3’. (IANS)
