Rajkummar Rao, Patralekha seek Lord Shiva’s blessings at Kashi Vishwanath
Mumbai– Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao, who has been receiving a lot of positive response to his films ‘Srikanth’ and ‘Mr & Mrs Mahi’, is in Varanasi shooting for his upcoming film. The actor, on Wednesday, visited Kashi Vishwanath temple there, along with his wife Patralekha Paul.
The couple sought blessings of Lord Shiva. They also observed the beauty of the temple. The pooja on their behalf was done by priest Sachin Pandey. The actor also clicked selfies with fans at the temple.
Rajkummar earlier visited Varanasi during the promotions of ‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ along with his co-star Janhvi Kapoor. The two performed Ganga Aarti at the Dashashwamedh Ghat.
Meanwhile, Rajkummar, who is reportedly shooting for ‘Bhul Chuk Maaf’ in Varanasi, also has ‘Stree 2’ and ‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video’ in the pipeline. ‘Stree 2’ marks the return of the successful horror comedy franchise of ‘Stree’. The film also stars Shraddha Kapoor, and is expected to take off from where the first part ended.
‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video’ will see Rajkummar opposite ‘Animal’ star Triptii Dimri.
Sonakshi-Zaheer wedding: June 23 reception to follow registration of marriage
Mumbai– Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha is all set to get married to beau Zaheer Iqbal. The couple will have a registered court marriage on June 23.
As per media reports, the invitations have been sent on the couple’s behalf to their dear ones. However, the invitation doesn’t detail any elaborative wedding ceremony. There’s going to be just a celebration of their union as per the itinerary.
Earlier, it was revealed that the dress code for the wedding is formal and festive with the celebrations happening at Bastian – At The Top restaurant in the Dadar area of Mumbai. The couple has been reported living together for a year. They reportedly met at a party hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, and soon hit it off with growing companionship and chemistry.
Both Sonakshi and Zaheer started their journey in cinema with Salman Khan Productions. While Sonakshi made her debut in 2010 with ‘Dabangg’, Zaheer made his foray with the 2019 film ‘Notebook’.
Earlier, Zaheer wished Sonakshi on her birthday through a heartwarming post on Instagram as she spent her special day working on a romantic thriller directed by Karan Rawal.
Aniruddh Dave got familiar with ‘lingo for 10-15 days’ for ‘Chandu Champion’ role
Mumbai– TV actor Aniruddh Dave, who is a part of Kartik Aaryan-starrer upcoming biographical sports drama ‘Chandu Champion’, shared about the preparations he underwent for his Maharashtrian character. He said he took help from his friend, and house help for the language.
Aniruddh, who is known for his shows like ‘Patiala Babes’ and ‘Bandhan’ shared how he landed the role in the Kabir Khan’s directorial biopic: “For any actor, the character they prepare for is important, but more important is how they reach it. For this, I would give credit to Mukesh Chhabra’s casting company. When they received the brief, they thought of me and called me up. They wanted a fine actor for this role.”
“It’s a Maharashtrian character, so they mentioned that a lot of hard work would be required. I prepared by seeking help from many people, including my friend Shweta and one of our house helps who is a Maharashtrian. For 10-15 days, I read the script and familiarised myself with the language and lingo. Then, I got a call saying they wanted an audition on the next day,” said the ‘Ruk Jana Nahi’ fame actor.
Aniruddh, who plays Jaggnath Petkar in the movie, continued: “I didn’t even know if they would get back to me, but I received a call saying Kabir Khan loved my audition and was very happy. The happiest moment was when Mukesh Chhabra’s casting team called up and told me ‘We found our Jagan’.”
Talking about working with Kartik, Aniruddh shared: “When I met him, he didn’t know about me. From the very first meeting, he talked about his journey and the scenes. He was very cordial. We used to discuss the scenes together.”
He added: “This film would be the biggest film for Kartik. It’s not just about his physical appearance and transition; that was the character’s demand. But the journey of the character that Kartik played is extraordinary. It’s a masterpiece.”
Produced jointly by Sajid Nadiadwala and Kabir Khan, ‘Chandu Champion’ will be released in theatres on June 14.
Pragati, Akshay & Dhwani join cast of marital drama ‘Suhaagan’ post 20-year leap
Mumbai– The makers of ‘Suhaagan’ have roped in actors Pragati Choursiya, Akshay Kharodia, and Dhwani Gori as the second-generation leads as the show has taken a leap of 20 years.
Speaking about her entry and the show, Pragati, who is essaying the role of Swara shared: “Swara is a kind-hearted soul who endured the loss of her parents and her voice in her formative years. To bring Swara to life authentically, I’ve been learning sign language. Even during the promo shoot, it was a challenge to communicate solely through gestures and signs.”
“I believe that as an actor, expressions must convey more than the dialogue,” she added.
Dhwani, who portrays the role of Dhwani said: “I’m diving into the character of Dhwani portraying an antagonist who is both materialistic and conniving. I can’t wait for viewers to witness this new chapter in my journey and hope they embrace and enjoy my portrayal of Dhwani.”
Akshay, who will be seen in the role of Vedaant commented: “The character I’m playing strikes a balance between traditions and modernity. He is a cultured young man who has returned to his family after completing his studies abroad. While worldly experiences have broadened his horizons, he remains rooted in traditions and customs.”
“I hope to earn viewers’ trust and affection as Vedaant’s story unfolds. I’m looking forward to the audience witnessing this exciting new chapter, packed with the transformative power of love and the resilience of family bonds,” he added.
The show earlier starred Garima Kishnani as Bindiya, Sakshi Sharma as Payal, and Raghav Thakur as Krishna.
The new era of this marital drama has Dhwani stepping into Swara’s life as her voice after she loses her speech and parents as a child. However, Dhwani’s true colours bleed through, and she vows to claim all that belongs to Swara.
‘Suhaagan’ airs on Colors. (IANS)
