Sara Ali Khan to walk the ramp for designer Varun Chakkilam
Mumbai– Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan will be seen strutting the ramp and flaunting designer Varun Chakkilam’s latest collection Lenora as the showstopper.
Sara will be walking on March 16 for the designer’s collection, presenting an opulent ode to the splendour of light, marrying classic contours with botanical embellishments and sumptuous fabrics.
The colour palette for the show will range from greys, burnt coppers and earthy russet browns.
The silhouettes will feature fusion of antiquated artistry such as aari and luminous glass beadwork with contemporary forms.
On the film front, Sara will next be seen in ‘Murder Mubarak’, which will air on Netflix on Friday.
The film is directed by Homi Adajania.
Kriti’s tough ‘SOTY’ audition: From doing ‘Wake Up Sid’ scenes to dancing to ‘Bahara’
Mumbai– Actress Kriti Sanon, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming movie ‘Crew’, has shared that she once auditioned for the Karan Johar directorial ‘Student of the Year’, which was released in 2012.
Kriti said she was asked to do scenes from the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer ‘Wake Up Sid’, and was also asked to dance to the song ‘Bahara’.
The actress made the revelation during the sixth season of ‘No Filter Neha’.
Giving the audience a peek into her struggling days, Kriti opened up about her ‘bad’ audition.
She said, “I think my first audition probably was for ‘Student of the Year’. I recently told this to Karan, who threatened me that he is going to release the clip, and I was like please don’t take the clip out now, ‘ab toh bilkul bhi nahi’.”
“It was my first audition. I remember they made us do some scenes from ‘Wake up Sid’ and dance to ‘Bahara Bahara’. I was terrible at it. I don’t think I even knew what I was doing,” she added.
‘No Filter Neha’ Season 6 is available on JioTV and JioTV+.
After judging Miss World, it’s back to work for Pooja Hegde on ‘Deva’ sets
Mumbai– Pooja Hegde, who served as one of the judges for the Miss World grand finale in Mumbai this past weekend, has returned to the sets of her upcoming film ‘Deva’ to resume shooting.
The actress stars opposite Shahid Kapoor in the film. The new schedule is unfolding in Mumbai. The film also has Pavail Gulati in a pivotal role.
Taking to social media, Pooja offered fans a sneak peek from the ‘Deva’ sets. She wrote in the caption, “Back to shoot #DEVA”.
‘Deva’ is an action-packed thriller directed by Rosshan Andrrews; Zee Studios and Roy Kapur Films are the producers. The film is set to hit theatres on Dussehra, or October 11 later this year.
Earlier, Pooja, who was last seen in the Salman Khan-starrer ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’, went on a vacation to Goa. The diva, who enjoys 26.6 million followers on Instagram, dropped a series of pictures of her basking in the Goan sun while sporting a no-makeup look.
She also dished up glimpses of some of the culinary delights of Goa and a picture of her chilling by the poolside.
SRK narrates special video for Badshah’s upcoming album ‘Ek Tha Raja’
Mumbai– Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan has lent his voice to the narration of the announcement video of rapper Badshah’s upcoming third studio album, ‘Ek Tha Raja’.
The video reveals a formidable line-up of collaborations across 16 songs.
The video not only celebrates Aditya Pratap Singh Sisodia a.k.a. Badshah’s more than 12 years in the music industry, but also highlights his commitment to pushing artistic boundaries.
Talking about the album, Badshah said, “People who know me understand the significance of Shah Rukh Sir in my life. He’s not just my idol; he’s my source of inspiration. I admire everything about him — his personality, his art, his dedication, his passion, and his brand.”
Mentioning how he got SRK to do the narration, Badshah noted, “It was truly a dream coming true for me when I reached out to Pooja ma’am, who manages Shah Rukh Sir. I expressed my urgent need for his narration, even though the release was scheduled for the very next day.”
He then went on to say that despite the last-minute request, “Shah Rukh Sir graciously accepted my request, for which I am immensely grateful. His profound love for the hip-hop community, for anything new, exciting, and meaningful, is truly remarkable.”
Heaping praise on the megastar, Badshah said, “He stands out as a beacon of support for anything that embodies a voice or a cause. His debut in the desi hip-hop scene has garnered immense love from the community, emphasising his unwavering commitment to emerging talent and meaningful expressions.”
Badshah has spent 18 months to curate the album that features 25 artistes and producers from both India and around the world.
Dhoni or Kohli? Akshay, Tiger can’t decide on their favourite in IPL promo
Mumbai– Akshay Kumar and action star Tiger Shroff, who are awaiting the release of their upcoming movie ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’, are all geared up for the Indian Premier League (IPL). There’s one problem, though.
As the defending champions Chennai Super Kings, led by M.S. Dhoni, square off against Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore, Akshay and Tiger get stuck when it comes to choosing their favourite as seen in the new Tata IPL 2024 promo.
Engaging in banter Akshay and Tiger can be seen lending their support to the two dynamic rivals, with Akshay rallying behind Dhoni and the CSK, while Tiger places his bets on Kohli and the dynamic RCB.
Speaking about the promo, Akshay said in a statement, “‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ is all about action and entertainment and so is Tata IPL 2024. It was exciting to shoot a fun banter promo with my ‘Chote Miyan’ Tiger Shroff and bring out our chemistry from the film.”
Tiger added: “The League is not just about a sport. It is about bringing the world together through the love of the game.”
IPL 2024 will take off on March 22 at the CSK home ground, Chennai’s M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.
Mrunal Thakur to speak at UN panel on human cost of conflict-related sexual violence
Mumbai– Actress Mrunal Thakur, who is known for ‘Sita Ramam’, ‘Hi Nanna’, ‘Dhamaka’, and others, is set to participate in a panel discussion titled ‘Human Cost of Conflict Related Sexual Violence’.
The panel is set to be hosted at the UN Headquarters in New York on Thursday, and the actress will attend the event virtually owing to her work commitments.
Mrunal’s work in ‘Love Sonia’ brought her a lot of acclaim, as the film sheds light on the grim reality of human trafficking.
The panel aims to explore the global context and impact of sexual violence in conflict zones, including its links with human trafficking.
Mrunal’s presence adds significant weight to the discussion, given her portrayal of the harrowing experiences faced by victims of trafficking in ‘Love Sonia’.
Expressing her anticipation for the event, Mrunal said in a statement: “Being a part of this panel discussion is a profound honour for me. ‘Love Sonia’ was not just a film; it was a journey into the darkest corners of humanity, shedding light on the unimaginable suffering endured by victims of human trafficking. Through my role, I had the opportunity to delve deep into the complexities of this issue, and it has since become a cause that is incredibly close to my heart.”
The actress added: “Participating in this panel allows me to lend my voice to the collective effort of raising awareness and advocating for change. It’s an opportunity to amplify the voices of those who have been silenced and to stand in solidarity with survivors of conflict-related sexual violence. I am deeply grateful for this platform and eager to contribute to the important conversations that lie ahead.”
Joining Mrunal on the panel are speakers including Masha Efrosinina, Fawzia Koofi, Cohav Elkayam Levy, Meaza Gebremedhin and Areig Elhagwill. (IANS)
