Katrina Kaif: Always checking & cross-checking myself
New Delhi– Actress Katrina Kaif shared that her approach to work is that she always believes that she has to give more and she is constantly cross-checking herself that whatever she is doing is excellent.
Katrina made her acting debut in 2005 with the Amitabh Bachchan-starrer ‘Sarkar’.
Having an 18 year long journey in Hindi cinema have there been moments, where the actress felt that she could have given something more?
“I think my approach to my work is that I always believe that I have to give more. I always believe that I’m not giving enough in every moment. And I’m always checking and cross-checking myself that am I doing everything I can to be excellent, to be the best that I can be. You know, for me, my belief system is really, am I better than I was yesterday?” Katrina told IANS.
The actress, whose latest release is ‘Tiger 3’, added that competition is healthy but her key focus is bettering herself.
The ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ actress said: “It’s not about looking over my shoulder to see who’s doing what around me. Of course, that’s important. And of course, competition is healthy. But really, am I bettering myself? If I’m bettering myself and evolving as an artiste and as an actor, then I’m on the right path.”
The actress gives her heart to every film that she does.
Katrina said: “I always say that if you don’t have something to give, that is when you should pause as an actor.”
The actress, who is married to actor Vicky Kaushal, added: “It’s an indescribable thing. You can’t put your finger on what I’m referring to. But as an actor, you know when you have something to give on screen, you have something to give to that character.”
“You have something to give to that movie. It’s an energetic thing. It’s an energetic connection and emotion and as an actor, it’s either all in or not at all. You know, I feel that you have to be consumed by your work and you have to be able to be connected to it on a deep level,” she added.
Karan Singh Grover looks fierce as Squadron Leader Taj in ‘Fighter’ poster
Mumbai– The makers of Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone-starrer ‘Fighter’ on Tuesday unveiled the first fierce look of actor Karan Singh Grover as Squadron Leader Sartaj Gill.
The teaser of ‘Fighter’ has already stormed the internet, capturing a thunderous response nationwide.
Taking to social media, Karan shared his first look in which we can see him perfectly stepping into the character of Squadron Leader Sartaj Gill, known by his call sign ‘Taj’, serving as the Squadron Pilot from the esteemed Air Dragons unit.
His portrayal enriches the character with a commanding presence exuding both fierceness and charisma.
Karan wrote: “Squadron Leader Sartaj Gill Call Sign: Taj Designation: Squadron Pilot Unit: Air Dragons #Fighter Forever #FighterOn25thJan”.
Directed by Siddharth Anand and presented by Viacom18 Studios in association with Marflix Pictures, ‘Fighter’ stands as a testament to cinematic brilliance.
The film promises an immersive narrative seamlessly intertwining adrenaline-pumping action and fervent patriotism, setting the stage for an unprecedented cinematic experience.
The movie also stars Anil Kapoor, Akshay Oberoi, Sanjeeda Sheikh, and Talat Aziz.
‘Fighter’ will be released in the theaters on January 25, 2024.
From divine figures to Shaktimaan & Krishh, India has league of superheroes, says Kareena
New Delhi– Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan says that Hindi cinema has always had its unique charm, but catching up with Marvel’s level of storytelling requires a script, a vision and the right timing.
Kareena has lent her voice to Black Widow in Marvel’s ‘Westlanders: Black Widow’, the third instalment of the Hindi Audible podcast series.
Asked why is it taking time for Hindi cinema to tap into something like what Marvel has made, Kareena told IANS: “Well, Audible has already brought Marvel to India with Marvel’s Wastelanders so that is a start. Having said that, Hindi cinema has always had its unique charm, but catching up with Marvel’s level of storytelling requires a script, a vision and the right timing.”
The actress then said that India has seen a whole different league of superheroes.
“India for that matter, has seen a whole other league of superheroes, from Shaktiman to Krishh. And let’s not forget, in a land where deities are worshiped, we even consider the divine figures as heroes,” said the actress.
The actress added: “We’ve had epics like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, adapted in countless ways over the years. And talking about the kind of superheroes that have emerged in recent years, yes, in that respect also Indian cinema is evolving.”
Kareena affirms that “we’re getting there”.
“Exploring new genres, and pushing boundaries. Our industry may also one day witness a superhero revolution of its kind, and you can bet your last penny that when it happens, it’ll be nothing short of spectacular in its own right. We have got to trust the process, and when the time is right, we’ll have our superhero saga that will rock the world,” she added.
Special to work with Anupam Kher, Mohit Raina: Kashmira Pardeshi
Mumbai– Actress Kashmira Pardeshi feels blessed on collaborating with seasoned actors like Mohit Raina and Anupam Kher, under the skilled direction of Neeraj Pandey and Bhav Dhulia, for the web series ‘The Freelancer’.
Helmed by Mohit, the action thriller series is set for the new season which is titled as ‘The Freelancer: The Conclusion’.
Kashmira plays the character of Aliya Khan in the show, while Mohit is seen as Avinash Kamath aka ‘The Freelancer’.
Talking about her experience working with the team of the show, Kashmira said: “I’m so happy to have done my first project with actors like Mohit and Anupam Kher, and this will always be so special for me, especially when it’s directed by Neeraj Pandey and Bhav Dhulia.”
“It’s been a wonderful journey. You feel truly blessed when you see yourself entering the industry with the names and faces that you’ve grown up watching and hearing about, so I do feel truly blessed,” shared the ‘Mission Mangal’ fame actress.
Finally, Avinash Kamath (Mohit) sets out on the last leg of his extraction mission. The series is based on the book ‘A Ticket to Syria’ by Shirish Thorat, directed by Bhav Dhulia, produced by Friday Storytellers and Shital Bhatia, and created by show runner Neeraj Pandey.
It stars Navneet Malik, Sushant Singh, John Kokken, Gauri Balaji, Manjiri Faddnis, Sarah Jane Dias amongst others.
It is set to release on December 15 on Disney+ Hotstar.
Anushka drops love-filled pics with ‘numero uno’ Virat on their anniv
Mumbai– Actress Anushka Sharma and her husband and cricketer Virat Kohli celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary with their family and friends, leaving the internet in awe of their adorable chemistry.
The lovebirds Anushka and Virat also known as ‘Virushka’ by their fans, had tied the nuptial knot in Italy on December 11, 2017.
Taking to Instagram, Anushka, who enjoys a massive fanbase of 66.7 million followers shared a sneak peek of her intimate anniversary celebration.
The photos features Virushka candidly cutting a chocolate cake, with their families cheering for the couple in the backdrop.
Anushka wore an off shoulder black dress with silver work on it, while Virat looked dapper in a formal navy blue shirt and denim jeans. He completed the look with white sneakers.
The post was captioned as: “Day filled with love and friends and family got too late to post for the gram? 6+ (infinity) of love with my numero uno.”
Virat, who enjoys a fanbase of 265 million followers on Instagram, shared a candid picture with his ladylove, and captioned it with a red heart and infinite emoji.
The picture shows Anushka hugging Virat from behind, while the two posed for the lenses.
The couple was showered with love and blessings in the comment section.
Anushka’s post was liked by Kareena Kapoor Khan, Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, Mira Rajput and several others.
Zareen Khan and Neeti Mohan commented: “Happiest anniversary”.
Samantha wrote: “Happiest anniversary to the loveliest”.
On the personal front, the couple have a baby daughter Vamika.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Anushka next has ‘Chakda Xpress’ in her kitty.
Triptii Dimri: I am definitely enjoying my villain era
New Delhi– Actress Triptii Dimri is definitely enjoying her villain era courtesy her impactful role in ‘Animal’ and added she has always been on the good side of things, and for the first time, she was playing a character that was negative.
After playing a good girl for years, Triptii gave a smashing performance in shades of grey in ‘Animal’.
Is she enjoying her shift towards the villainous era, Triptii told IANS: “I am definitely enjoying it. As an actor, I’ve always wanted to do different roles. I’ve always wanted to play characters or be a part of films that are challenging and are out of my comfort zone, and this was exactly like that.”
“I’ve always been on the good side of things, and for the first time, I was playing a character that was negative, and it was beautiful to explore her world and explore Zoya,” she added.
The actress recalled the conversation between her and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga to bring the character Zoya to life.
“I had a chat with my director once when we were just signing the project, and he said, ‘I know it’s a negative character, but I don’t want to see negativity in her eyes’. You have a certain pattern when you look at negative characters, when you think of negative characters, or when you think of portraying negative characters on screen,” said the 29-year-old actress.
Triptii said: “Because of the way we’ve always seen negative characters, there’s a certain way they do things, a certain way they say things, and he said, ‘I want to keep everything out of it, and I want you to have that intention of killing this person or coming here with a plan, all of it inside, but in your eyes, I only want to see love for him; I only want people to see innocence’.”
She agrees it was a bit challenging.
The actress said: “And that bit for me was challenging and exciting at the same time. And I was like, ‘Wow, this is something that will be beautiful to explore.’ And yeah, I hope we’ve managed to do that in the film.” (IANS)
