Priyanka Chopra is back in LA, says ‘being home is feeding my soul’
Mumbai– Priyanka Chopra Jonas is ecstatic to be back in Los Angeles after shooting for her film ‘Head of State’ in France.
Priyanka took to her Instagram stories and shared her happiness.
The actress posted a picture from her balcony along with a glimpse of her home’s interior.
“Being home… is feeding my soul,” she described her feeling after being back.
The actress had been shooting for ‘Head of State’ in Nice, France.
The film also stars Idris Elba and John Cena. It is an action-comedy film directed by Ilya Naishuller.
On May 8, Priyanka shared that she had wrapped up shooting and announced that the film would be released on a digital platform. To mark the completion, the 41-year-old actress posted a reel on Instagram, featuring moments from the film’s set.
Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav treated me like their ‘baccha’ on ‘Panchayat’ sets: Sanvikaa
Mumbai– Actress Sanvikaa, who plays Rinki in the popular streaming series ‘Panchayat’, has shared her experience of working with stalwarts like Neena Gupta and Raghubir Yadav, saying she learnt not to get too serious before shooting a scene from them.
Sharing her experience, Sanvikaa told IANS, “Neena ma’am and Raghubir sir are such legendary actors. There’s so much fun energy when they are around. In every take, they have something new to offer. It’s fun to watch them together. There’s always laughter and music when they are around, as both like to sing old songs.”
She added, “They are also old friends, so they keep pulling each other’s legs. Also, they treat me like their ‘baccha’ (kid). So there’s a lot of comfort around them. Being with them, I have learnt not to be too serious before performing. Not to stress and just have fun and enjoy acting. They are like walking acting books. The more you observe them, the more you learn.”
When asked about her character in the upcoming ‘Panchayat Season 3’, she told IANS, “Rinki’s character has been explored slowly from Season 1 to Season 3. This time, more of her personal life and ambitions are being explored.”
“Her love life also picks up pace in Season 3. The character is brewing slowly to give a perfect taste in the coming seasons,” she said.
Janhvi flaunts ‘Mahima ke dono roop’ in new Insta post; boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya showers hearts
Mumbai– Janhvi Kapoor, who is all geared up for the release of the upcoming romantic sports drama ‘Mr. & Mrs. Mahi’ on Thursday shared her two contrasting looks from the movie.
Taking to Instagram, Janhvi, who portrays Mahima in the Rajkummar Rao-starrer, shared two pictures.
In one photo, she can be seen wearing a white suit, exuding joy as she plays with colours and flaunting her bright, happy smile.
The second picture shows Janhvi striking a pose with a cricket bat on the field. She is wearing a red T-shirt, black joggers, batting pads, and gloves.
Janhvi captioned the post: “Mahima ke dono roop,” followed by a red heart emoji.
The ‘Dhadak’ actress’s boyfriend, Shikhar Pahariya, dropped several smiling face with heart-eye emojis on the post.
At the ‘Maidaan’ screening in April this year, Janhvi confirmed her relationship with Shikhar by adorning a custom-made neckpiece with ‘Shikhu’ inscribed on it.
The film narrates the story of an imperfectly perfect partnership between a couple with a shared love for cricket.
Directed by Sharan Sharma, ‘Mr. & Mrs. Mahi’ marks the second collaboration between Rajkummar and Janhvi, who previously worked together in the 2021 film ‘Roohi’.
‘Mr. & Mrs. Mahi’ is scheduled to release on May 31.
Rashmika, Ayushmann, Ananya wish ‘maharaj’ Vicky Kaushal on his 36th birthday
Mumbai– Celebrities like Rashmika Mandanna, Ananya Panday, and Ayushmann Khurrana on Thursday showered love on actor Vicky Kaushal on his 36th birthday.
Taking to Instagram stories, Rashmika, who is set to star alongside Vicky in the upcoming movie ‘Chhaava’, shared a solo picture of the birthday boy and penned a heartwarming note.
The caption read: “Vickyyyy… we are a film old and I still don’t have a selfie with you to post on your birthday man… Happiest birthday Maharaj. @vickykaushalog Wish the best for you always.”
Ananya shared a throwback picture with the ‘Uri’ actor, where Sara Ali Khan also posed with the duo.
The ‘Gehraiyaan’ actress wrote: “Happy birthday Vicky Kaushal.”
Ayushmann shared a candid picture with Vicky, wherein both can be seen making weird faces. He wrote: “Happy b’day Vicky veere.”
On the work front, Vicky last featured in the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer ‘Dunki’. He next has ‘Bad Newz’ in the pipeline.
Hina Khan says her ‘Shinda Shinda No Papa’ character is torn between husband and son
Mumbai– Actress Hina Khan, who has made her Punjabi cinema debut with the Gippy Grewal-starrer ‘Shinda Shinda No Papa’, has shared that her character in the film is torn between the dilemma of her husband and son.
Hina plays the role of Gippy’s wife and the mother of Shinda Grewal in the film.
Sharing the thought process of her character in the film, the actress told IANS that children can be taught with love and respect by their parents, and the film focuses on the same message.
Elaborating on her role, Hina told IANS: “I play the character of Nikki, Shinda’s mother, in the film. Nikki is always torn between the dilemma of her husband and son. She is of the thought process that children can be taught with love and respect by their parents. Her core belief of life is to give love and get it back.”
The actress further mentioned that while the comedy element in the film is strong, the movie also sheds light on the relationship between parents and children, with a twist which is eventually brought in by Shinda (Gippy’s son).
“While the film is definitely a laugh riot, it also gives out a very strong message to the audience. I am very happy to be a part of a film which highlights the importance of parents and children mutually respecting each other,” she added.
“Films are a medium to inspire and tell stories to connect with people’s hearts. We have done just that in the movie. We wanted to make you guys laugh, but at the same time bring out a message which is most important in this day and age. It also highlights that parents should and can build a different relationship with their children,” she added.
Fans laud Aishwarya’s ‘professionalism’ as she heads to Cannes with arm in a sling
Mumbai– Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, a regular at the Cannes red carpet, was seen entering the airport with her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan, wearing an arm sling, as they headed to attend the 77th edition of the prestigious event at the French Riviera. Fans quickly noticed the injury and lauded her professionalism.
This year, the theme of the event, which began on May 14 and will conclude on May 25, is “Many Ways To Be An Icon”.
Aishwarya will be seen strutting the red carpet on May 16 and 17 for the beauty brand L’Oréal Paris to celebrate its 27th year, along with actress Aditi Rao Hydari.
Fans on social media have expressed their concern over the injury sustained by Aishwarya, who was the first Indian female actor to serve as a Cannes jury member.
One fan praised her commitment to work despite the injury, writing, “And she’s on her way to Cannes with a broken hand. No one is as professional as her! Can’t wait for more.”
Another fan wished her a speedy recovery, saying, “Speedy recovery, queen. #AishwaryaRaiBachchan #AishwaryaRai.”
A fan showed concern and questioned if she was “fine and well”.
Other comments included, “OMG she will walk Cannes with injured hands,” and, “Can’t wait to see her at Cannes. Love her so much.”
At the airport, Aishwarya chose a casual look, wearing a blue overcoat paired with a black ensemble, while Aaradhya sported black joggers and a white sweatshirt.
Despite being asked about her injury by the shutterbugs, the ‘Fanney Khan’ star remained quiet but responded with a “thank you” when the paparazzi wished her to “take care” as she was stepping into the airport.
Kiara Advani heads to Cannes looking cool in beige spring coat matching sneakers
Mumbai– Actress Kiara Advani, who will next be seen in the upcoming Telugu film ‘Game Changer’, has left Mumbai to attend the 77th Cannes Film Festival.
The actress was spotted at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, arriving in style as she was clicked by the shutterbugs.
She wore a light-brown long jacket paired with a cream-coloured outfit and matching sneakers, with her hair tied in a messy bun.
Kiara will represent India on the Red Cinema International Film Festival’s panel about global incentives and filming at La Plage Des Palmes on May 18. She will also attend the Cinema Gala dinner hosted by Vanity Fair at the Cannes.
Other actresses like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Shobita Dhulipala will also be at the Cannes Film Festival this year.
India has a notable representation at the prestigious film festival this year, with seven films being screened under different sections.
Filmmaker Payal Kapadia’s film ‘All We Imagine as Light’ is the first Indian film in 30 years, since ‘Swaham’, to be screened in the main segment (Palme d’Or) of the festival on May 23.
The Malayalam film follows the story of two roommates who serve as nurses at a hospital. How love and self-discovery bring about a change in their perspectives forms the crux of the story. (IANS)
