Saiyami Kher reveals she doesn’t let weather keep her away from fitness regime
Mumbai– Renowned actress and fitness enthusiast Saiyami Kher says the monsoon does not hinder her fitness regime as she continues training for the Ironman race.
“I have always been into sports. I have run two full marathons and 20-odd half marathons, so Ironman was my next goal. For me, endurance sports make me mentally fit, so it’s my way to clear my mind,” said Saiyami.
Living in Mumbai, where the monsoon season can be unpredictable and intense, Saiyami remains undeterred.
“I live in Mumbai, and it’s monsoon season, but I obviously can’t stop regardless of the weather conditions, because I’m three months from race day. Weather is not a hurdle, I actually love running and swimming in the rain. Empty streets with the rain lashing down!” she stressed.
Saiyami’s training regimen includes a combination of indoor and outdoor exercises. She uses indoor facilities for strength training and cycling while still braving the rain for her running sessions.
Talking about her upcoming projects, Saiyami was last seen in the sports drama ‘Ghoomer’ directed by R. Balki. The film also stars Shabana Azmi, Abhishek Bachchan, and Angad Bedi.
Next, she will appear in Telugu filmmaker Gopichand Malineni’s “biggest action film of the country” alongside Sunny Deol. The film is tentatively titled ‘SGDM’. The shooting of the film began on June 22.
Additionally, Saiyami stars in ‘Sharmajee Ki Beti’ directed by Tahira Kashyap. The film is about a modern, middle-class female experience and the lives of urban women, all with the same surname, Sharma.
Gopichand Malineni is known for his work in Telugu cinema, having directed films such as ‘Don Seenu’, ‘Balupu’, ‘Pandaga Chesko’, ‘Winner’, ‘Bodyguard’, and ‘Krack’.
Nia Sharma dons floral look for Haldi sequence in ‘Suhagan Chudail’
Mumbai– Actress Nia Sharma embraced a floral look for a Haldi sequence in the fantasy-thriller show ‘Suhagan Chudail’.
The actress decided to take the phrase ‘blooming bride’ quite literally, opting for a floral extravaganza.
Known for her bold and trendsetting fashion choices, Nia donned a unique attire that blends the comfort of a dhoti and the regal allure of a saree with a complementing belt cinched on her waist. The look was accessorised with a maang tikka, earrings, a bracelet, and a necklace adorned with flowers and pearls.
“My look for Nishigandha’s haldi ceremony in ‘Suhagan Chudail’ is anything but typical. My stylists Anuradha Khurana and Ashwita Tejwani pushed the envelope with a multi-hued floral theme. It’s amazing how they managed to bring this vision to life in just one day,” Nia said.
“The dress is a true work of art, featuring a chic dhoti style paired with a halter neck top and a dupatta fashioned like a pallu. What sets this look apart is the attention to details. Every piece of jewelry is handcrafted and follows the floral motif,” said the ‘Naagin 4’ actress.
She added: “For makeup, I chose warm golden and yellow tones that went with my ensemble. The result is a look that feels mystical and grounded. I’m thrilled with how this unconventional Haldi look turned out. I hope that the ensemble captivates the audience and inspires brides-to-be to think outside the box.”
In the current storyline, Moksh and Nishigandha’s wedding celebrations begin, and Deeya (Debchandrima Singha Roy) pulls all the stops to protect Moksh (Zayn Ibad Khan) from his ‘sinister’ bride.
Meanwhile, Deeya arrives at the ruins where she learns the entire backstory of Nishigandha and discovers that she plans to sacrifice Moksh on their wedding night.
Will Deeya be able to save Moksh from the grips of the ‘Suhagan Chudail’ and call off their wedding?
‘Suhagan Chudail’ airs on Colors.
‘Actor banna safal ho gaya’: Kartik Aryan recalls meeting Paralympian Murlikant Petkar
Mumbai– Bollywood heartthrob Kartik Aaryan said “Actor banna safal ho gaya” as he recalled meeting India’s first Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar, the inspiration for the actor’s latest release ‘Chandu Champion’.
Kartik took to Instagram where he shared a video of him meeting Petkar while shooting a swimming sequence for the biopic, saying the 79-year-old Paralympian insisted on taking the stairs.
Kartik said he was over the moon when Petkar told him “Ekdum mere jaisa kar rahe ho”, adding that Petkar even shared anecdotes about the medals he was wearing.
In the caption, Kartik wrote: “Couldn’t have imagined a non-swimmer like myself swimming without the use of legs… Meet The Real Champion who inspired me to achieve the impossible @murlikantpetkar Firstly, Thank you for being you and being a living inspiration present amidst us Sir.”
Kartik also said that at first, he did not believe that the story of ‘Chandu Champion’ could be true.
“Your story was important for everyone to know – to make everyone believe in themselves. When Kabir sir narrated ‘Chandu Champion’ for the first time, I didn’t believe that this could be a true story. ‘Aapne ek zindagi mein, anek zindagiyan jo jee hain’ (sic),” he wrote.
The 33-year-old star added that it was an “incredible experience” working on Petkar’s life.
“From not being able to believe your story in the first place to living your extraordinary life for almost two years, it’s been an incredible experience and utmost honour. My life has changed ever since you entered my life. I have never received so much love and appreciation for my work before, as I’m getting for Chandu Champion. It’s overwhelming!!,” the actor said.
He added: “Really fortunate that I got the opportunity to meet you and relive some unbelievable, magical and inspiring moments of your life. Actor banna safal ho gaya.”
Murlikant Petkar won the gold in 50m freestyle swimming at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany, clocking 37.33 seconds.
Petkar, who served as a jawan in the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) in the Indian Army, sustained severe bullet wounds during the 1965 war against Pakistan.
Varun Dhawan performed ‘jolting’ stunts by himself for ‘Baby John’
Mumbai– Actor Varun Dhawan has performed all the “jolting” stunts himself with acute execution in the upcoming film ‘Baby John’, according to a source.
A source said: “The movie marks a collaboration with top makers committed to delivering the ultimate action entertainer with ‘Baby John’ this Christmas. The stunts, almost all of which are performed by Varun himself, will jolt you with their sheer magnitude and precise execution.”
The source shared that the magnificence of the film makes ‘Baby John’ a spectacle to watch.
“The grandeur of the action set pieces surely makes it one of the biggest action entertainers of the year,” the source added.
On Wednesday, the makers of the Varun Dhawan-starrer actioner ‘Baby John’, directed by Kalees, announced that the film is now scheduled to release on Christmas, December 25.
It was earlier reported that the film was scheduled to release on May 31.
The postponement was due to the heavy reliance on visual effects and action sequences.
Actress Keerthy Suresh is set to make her debut in Hindi cinema with ‘Baby John’.
The film also stars Wamiqa Gabbi, Jackie Shroff, and Rajpal Yadav.
S. Thaman has composed the music for the film, which is presented by Jio Studios in association with Atlee and Cine1 Studios.
‘Baby John’ is now set to release on the big screen on December 25.
On the personal front, Varun welcomed his first child on June 3 with his wife, Natasha Dalal.
In a post on social media, he shared, “Our girl is here.”
Varun officially announced the birth of his daughter on Instagram, along with a picture of his beagle Joey holding a placard that read, “Welcome Lil’ Sis… June 3, 2024.”
Before Varun could make an official announcement, his father and veteran filmmaker David Dhawan confirmed the news to the media while leaving P. D. Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai.
Varun and Natasha are childhood sweethearts. The couple got married in January 2021 in Alibaug.
Adah Sharma to play ‘badass, witty’ lead role in new show ‘Rapchick Reeta’
Mumbai– Actress Adah Sharma is all set to play a “badass, witty” titular character in the upcoming show titled ‘Rapchick Reeta’.
A source close to the development shared, “Many actresses were considered, but the team unanimously zeroed in on Adah. She has excellent comic timing and a huge youth fan following. She is also very versatile, so she’s perfect for the part of Reeta. Reeta is badass, witty, kind, and a lot of fun. After ‘Sunflower’, ‘The Kerala Story’, and ‘Bastar: The Naxal Story’, she has proved that she is one of the best among the young actresses.”
When contacted, Adah was tight-lipped and said: “Yes, I’m doing something exciting, but the team will make an announcement soon.”
The show will air on Disney+ Hotstar.
Adah will also be making her singing debut next month with her first single, which is a rendition of the Shiv Tandav Stotram.
The actress made her acting debut as the lead in the 2009 Hindi horror film ‘1920’ opposite Rajniesh Duggal, directed by Vikram Bhatt. In 2011, she featured in another horror film titled ‘Phhir’.
Adah has been a part of films like ‘Hasee Toh Phasee’, ‘Commando 2’, and ‘Commando 3’.
The actress has also starred in South Indian films, including the Telugu movies ‘Heart Attack’, ‘S/O Satyamurthy’, ‘Kshanam’, ‘Subramanyam for Sale’, ‘Kalki’, and ‘Question Mark’.
Adah has also appeared in the Kannada movie ‘Rana Vikrama’, Tamil films like ‘Idhu Namma Aalu’ and ‘Charlie Chaplin 2’, and had a special appearance in the song ‘Maaman Waiting’ from the movie ‘Idhu Namma Aalu’.
The diva has also been part of web series like ‘Pukaar’, ‘The Holiday’, ‘Aisa Waisa Pyaar’, and ‘Meet Cute’.
The actress next has ‘The Game of Girgit’ in the pipeline. (IANS)
