It’s important that art bring about positive change in society, says Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub
Mumbai– Actor Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, who will be soon seen essaying the role of Irfan – the love interest of Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s transgender character of Harika in the upcoming streaming film ‘Haddi’, has shared that it’s important for every artiste to work in something which could bring about a positive social and political change in the society.
Talking to IANS, about his socially relevant part in ‘Haddi’, the actor said: “For an artiste, creating an art or working in something which could become a tool for political awakening or social awakening is very important, I personally feel. It’s not about job satisfaction or creative satisfaction but every once in a while, I feel an artiste has to do a work through which they could say something and could bring a positive change in the society.”
He further mentioned: “It keeps your conscience clear it helps you understand the society that you live in it helps you understand the other perspectives and different rights of people and community and also from the point of view of personal growth and development its highly recommended that every artist does some work which has some value and terms of bringing about association social change or a political change.”
‘Haddi’ stream on ZEE5 from September 7.
Arjun Kanungo celebrates b’day with wife Carla Dennis, says ‘everyday feels like a celebration’
Mumbai– Singer-actor Arjun Kanungo, who made waves with his number ‘Khoon Choos Le’ in the 2013 film ‘Go Goa Gone’, is celebrating his birthday in style in Bangkok with his wife Carla Dennis. He said “everyday feels like a celebration.”
Arjun Kanugo said: “To us, every day feels like a celebration when we’re together. By the grace of the divine, it has been a remarkable journey, and I believe it’s a blessing to receive such overwhelming love from our dear ones and fans. Their heartfelt wishes have made my birthday even more special, and I am genuinely blessed.”
Showcasing his birthday celebrations on social media, the actor shared on his Instagram, a video of his wife, Carla, greeting him with a heartfelt birthday song, where she too partook in the joys of celebrating her husband’s special day.
This birthday bash marks a double celebration for the couple, as this whole journey started with the two celebrating their first wedding anniversary in Bali, Indonesia just a month ago, which they celebrated in full style.
The singer-actor, tied the knot with his wife Carla Dennis Kanungo, on August 10, 2022, but due to the couple’s hectic work schedules they couldn’t celebrate their first anniversary on time. But the delay did end up making for a double celebration after all.
The singer is best known for his songs ‘Aaya Na Tu’, ‘Ek Dafaa’, ‘Fursat’, ‘Tum Ho Na’, ‘Waada Hai’ and ‘Gallan Tipsiyaan’ among many others, which propelled him to great fame and success.
Kanungo, who turned 33 recently, has just released his second album ‘Industry 2’, while his song ‘Ilzaam’ from the previous album, ‘Industry’ has already garnered 75 million views on YouTube.
Anupam Kher announces 540th film titled ‘Calorie’
Mumbai– Veteran actor Anupam Kher has commenced shooting for his 540th film titled ‘Calorie’.
The actor revealed on social media that the film is directed by Canadian director Eisha Marjara and is being shot in Amritsar and Montreal.
Kher took to Instagram, where he shared his turbaned look from the film. He also shared a picture with the director and the producer.
“ANNOUNCEMENT: Happy to share that I have started the shoot of mv 540th proiect! #Calorie is an Canadian film directed b criticall acclaimed Canadian director #EishaMarjara and produced by #JoeBalass. The film is shot in Amritsar and Montreal! The script of this human tragedy tugged at my heart deeply. Some stories need to be told! #Caloriefilm #MagicOfCinema,” he captioned the images.
Meanwhile, the actor will be next seen in ‘The Vaccine War’, a medical thriller directed by Vivek Agnihotri.
It tells the true story of the development of Covaxin during the Covid-19 pandemic in India. The also film stars Nana Patekar, Pallavi Joshi, Raima Sen, Girija Oak, Nivedita Bhattacharya, Sapthami Gowda, and Mohan Kapur in key roles.
After this, Kher will be seen in ‘The Signature’.
Ragneeti: Wedding reception invite goes viral as Parineeti, Raghav gear up for big day
New Delhi– The reception invite of Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha, who are all set to tie the wedding knot in Lake City Udaipur this month, has gone viral on social media.
A picture of the reception card has gone viral on social media.
The card is ivory and gold in colour, and it reads as: “WITH THE HEAVENLY BLESSINGS OF OUR MOST REVERED SHRI P.N. CHADHA JI SMT. VIMLA CHADHA SMT. USHA & SHRI H.S. SACHDEVA ALKA & SUNIL CHADHA INVITE YOU FOR THE RECEPTION LUNCH OF THEIR SON RAGHAV and PARINEETI, DAUGHTER OF REENA & PAWAN CHOPRA ON 30TH SEPTEMBER 2023 TAJ CHANDIGARH 1:00 PM ONWARDS”.
The wedding rituals will be held at Hotel Leela Palace and Udayavilas on September 23-24, according to the sources.
During this period, many big personalities from politics and Bollywood will come to Udaipur. If sources are to be believed, mehendi, haldi and sangeet events will start from September 23.
Also there are discussions that a reception will be held in Gurugram after the wedding.
Several film personalities, including Parineeti’s sister Priyanka Chopra and her husband Nick Jonas, and leaders from Delhi and other states are expected to attend the event. (IANS)
