Salman Khan to begin ‘Sikandar’ shoot on June 18 with aerial action sequence
Mumbai– Actor Salman Khan, who was last seen in the spy-universe film ‘Tiger 3’, is set to start shooting for his upcoming movie ‘Sikandar’ from June 18.
The film is directed by A.R. Murugadoss, who is known for directing the Aamir Khan-starrer ‘Ghajini’. The shoot will begin with an aerial action sequence in Mumbai, featuring Salman at 33,000 feet above sea level aboard an aircraft.
The makers of the film shared an update on social media on Monday regarding the film’s production.
The film, which also stars Rashmika Mandanna in the lead, marks another collaboration between Salman and Sajid Nadiadwala.
The duo previously delivered ‘Kick’, which was directed by Sajid Nadiadwala.
Music composer Pritam has reportedly been roped in for the film, which is touted to be Sajid’s most ambitious project to date.
‘Sikandar’ is set to arrive in cinemas on Eid 2025.
Hina Khan reveals how she put together a distinctive look for her ‘Namacool’ character
Mumbai– Actress Hina Khan, who is winning praise for her latest streaming show ‘Namacool’, has shared that she and her character in the show share a mutual love for fashion.
In fact, the actress said that she would like to take some credit for putting together the look of her character.
Set in Lucknow, the series follows the life of two best friends, Mayank and Piyush, as they embark on their college journey, filled with aspirations, mishaps, mystery, and life lessons.
Hina essays the role of Rubiya in the show. She said that she relates to Rubiya’s love for dressing up the most
The actress said, “I would give myself some credit for putting her look together. The rose in her hair was something I suggested as I felt it would give a very distinct touch to her look. So, undoubtedly, both Hina and Rubiya share a mutual love for fashion.”
Hina also elaborated on Rubiya’s distinctive style, saying: “The sarees and salwars are definitely the highlight of her look. They were all very carefully chosen, with lots of thought put into making the character look the way she does. The idea was to make Rubiya one of the prettiest faces in the college, and props to the entire team for making it happen.”
The series also stars Abhinav Sharma, Aaron Kaul, Abhishek Bajaj, Anushka Kaushik, Faisal Malik, and Aadil Khan in pivotal roles.
‘Namacool’ streams on Amazon miniTV.
Bhumi Pednekar reveals her ‘Daldal’ character is a super achiever, glass-ceiling breaker
Mumbai– Actress Bhumi Pednekar, who will be seen in the web series ‘Daldal’, has opened up about her character in the show.
In ‘Daldal’, the actress will portray the challenging role of a cop.
Bhumi described her character as a super achiever and a glass-ceiling breaker who rewrites the rules in a male-dominated world.
The actress said: ” ‘Daldal’ is a project that encapsulates all these qualities of being a woman. Rita is a super achiever, a glass-ceiling breaker, and a rewriter of rules in a man’s world. She is ambitious, ferociously passionate about her job, and leads from the front. These are the kinds of women I idolise, and I’m thrilled to headline a series like this on a global streaming platform like Prime Video that will help me show the strength and resilience of Indian women to the world.”
Bhumi called ‘Daldal’ one of her most special projects for many reasons.
She has started shooting for the project and said that it’s one of her most challenging roles ever, without a shadow of a doubt.
Bhumi shared that it has been a very exciting year for her as an actress. Earlier, her streaming film ‘Bhakshak’ garnered a great response not only in India but also globally.
The actress further mentioned, “If you look at my filmography, I have been fortunate enough to have found projects that help me portray strong, independent women who are sheer forces of nature. ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’, ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’, ‘Shubh Mangal Saavdhan’, ‘Lust Stories’, ‘Bala’, ‘Badhaai Do’, ‘Saand Ki Aankh’, ‘Sonchiriya’, ‘Bhakshak’ are films that reflect what I think when it comes to portraying Indian women on screen.”
“I want people to remember and celebrate our women because women play a huge hand in shaping society and they have every right to follow their dreams, passion, and ambition. We are truly unstoppable,” she added.
Hrithik Roshan unveils trailer of acting coach Vinod Rawat’s film ‘Pushtaini’
Mumbai– The trailer of the upcoming independent film ‘Pushtaini’ was unveiled by Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan on Monday.
The film marks the feature directorial debut of Hrithik’s acting coach, Vinod Rawat, and follows the story of an actor who returns to his hometown to arrange funds.
‘Pushtaini’ had its South Asia premiere at the 2023 Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival and features a cameo by actor Rajkummar Rao.
The drama also marks Vinod Rawat’s debut as an actor, director, writer, and producer.
Talking about the film, Hrithik said: “Vinod Rawat’s ‘Pushtaini’ left me completely awestruck. Vinod was not only exceptional as an actor, playing Bhuppi with all his heart, but also displayed an incredible command over the craft as a director. I was bowled over by how he wore all the hats and delivered a film full of moments that stayed with me long after the screen faded to black.”
Hrithik further mentioned that he is proud of the leap Vinod has taken and excited to present his debut to a wider audience.
“This is for the team. This is for all who dream, for the ones who overcome their fears and strive to deliver with honesty,” the actor added.
‘Pushtaini’ follows the life of Bhuppi (played by Vinod Rawat), a struggling actor desperate to secure his last chance at stardom after finding himself caught in an embarrassing scandal. Forced to return to his home and face his past, he travels through the mountains.
Vinod is known for co-directing the Sushmita Sen-starrer ‘Aarya’ with filmmaker Ram Madhvani.
The director described ‘Pushtaini’ as a “deeply personal” film.
“All a debut filmmaker needs is a leap of faith and a gentle whisper of close friends. To then have the support of Hrithik, who I have known and admired immensely over the years, is a big moment for me. I’ve had the pleasure of working with him, and now to reteam in a different capacity is exciting. After a hugely successful premiere at MAMI, I am thrilled that ‘Pushtaini’ will finally be out for the world to see,” he said.
‘Pushtaini’ also features non-professional actors, including Rawat’s own family members.
“I’m also thankful to Rajkummar Rao, who believed in my creative vision and agreed to support ‘Pushtaini’ with an extremely special cameo. It is a deeply personal film, shot in my ancestral village in Uttarakhand, which explores several sensitive themes like the father-son relationship, the challenges of migration, and an aspiring actor’s navigation through the complexities of his journey,” he added.
Produced by Lotus Dust Pictures and VinRaw Films, ‘Pushtaini’ is set to release theatrically on June 21 by Shiladitya Bora’s Platoon Distribution.
Sonakshi to marry long-time beau Zaheer Iqbal on June 23 in Mumbai: Media reports
Mumbai– Actress Sonakshi Sinha is reportedly set to marry her longtime boyfriend, Zaheer Iqbal, in Mumbai on June 23, according to media reports.
The couple has been together for a while but has kept their relationship private.
Reports suggest that Sonakshi and Zaheer will get married at a venue in South Mumbai. However, the couple has yet to confirm any of the reports regarding their upcoming marriage.
According to media reports, the wedding invitation is said to be designed like a magazine cover with the text “rumours are true.”
Reports also claim that close family and friends, including the star cast of ‘Heeramandi,’ have been invited to the ceremony.
Both Sonakshi and Zaheer made their Bollywood debuts with Salman Khan’s films.
Sonakshi debuted in 2010 with ‘Dabangg,’ while Zaheer’s first film was ‘Notebook’ in 2019.
The couple also acted together in the comedy-drama film ‘Double XL’ in 2022.
Last week, Zaheer posted a sweet birthday wish for Sonakshi, sharing unseen pictures of the two of them. The pictures show them sharing happy moments, laughing together, and vacationing at an undisclosed location, dressed in winter clothing.
“Happy Birthday Sonzzz,” he wrote with the pictures.
Priyanka shares glimpses of her Sunday Beach Day with daughter Malti Marie
Mumbai– Actress Priyanka Chopra and her daughter Malti Marie are spending precious time together at the beach in Australia.
The actress shared a sneak peek of her on Sunday with Malti Marie at the beach through an adorable video collage on Instagram.
The video is a compilation of several fun moments, showing Malti running around and playing with sand.
In the video, the mother-daughter duo can be seen enjoying their beach holiday.
Malti is dressed in a cute blue dress paired with a pink hat while Priyanka wears a white dress and white hat. The footage captures Malti running around, playing with the sand, touching it, and drawing on it.
The actress also shared a glimpse showing ‘Mama Malti’ written on the sand
The video ends with a picture of both of them fast asleep on the bed after a long day.
Priyanka shared the video with the caption: “Sundays like this (red heart and folded hands emoticons) grateful.”
Despite her busy schedule with the ongoing shoot for her upcoming film ‘The Bluff’, Priyanka manages to fulfil her mommy duties remarkably well.
Fans flooded the comments section with admiration. One wrote, “Such precious moments! And it is so important for a mother to have this interaction with her children!”
Another commented, “Awww Malti, she is so adorable and getting so tall and beautiful tan.”
A humorous remark read, “Where’s the leash, brave momma…”
Recently, Priyanka shared heartwarming pictures of her daughter from her makeup session, showing Malti doodling over a mannequin’s face kept on the table, which the actress captioned: “When MM is in the HMU trailer.”
On the work front, Priyanka will next be seen in ‘Heads of State’, an action-comedy starring Idris Elba, John Cena, and Jack Quaid. (IANS)
