Shilpa Shetty shares her mantra for ‘those glutes
Mumbai– Actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra, who was last seen in the streaming series ‘Indian Police Force’, is sharing her fitness advice for keeping those glutes perfectly toned.
On Monday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a video of herself from her fitness session. The video shows her performing squats with the help of a trainer as they joined their feet and squatted down. The actress was unable to get the right form of the squats exercise but cracked it by the third attempt.
She wrote in the caption, “Squat, squat till you get those glutes. What’s a challenge without a little struggle? Third attempt, but I got it done! Set the tone for your week. Push your limits and surprise yourself”.
Earlier, the actress and her husband, Raj Kundra’s premises were raided by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). After this, Raj had issued a public statement about him fully complying with the authorities.
Raj took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a long note. He wrote, “To whom it may concern, While the media seems to have a flair for drama, let’s set the record straight: I’m fully complying with the ongoing investigation that has been unfolding for the last four years. As for the claims of ‘associates’, ‘pornography’ and ‘money laundering’, let’s just say that no amount of sensationalism will cloud the truth, in the end, justice will prevail”.
He further mentioned, “A note to the media: It’s unacceptable to repeatedly drag my wife’s name into unrelated matters. Please respect the boundaries. #ED”.
The recent ED searches were part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged money laundering case.
On October 3, Kundra, who is facing accusations of money laundering through bitcoin, received a notice from the Enforcement Directorate, instructing him to vacate his Juhu bungalow and Pune farmhouse. In response, he filed a petition with the Mumbai High Court challenging the notice.
The businessman was arrested by the Mumbai Crime Branch in July 2021 in connection with the case, facing multiple charges under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Information Technology Act. He was later granted bail by a city court.
Saif Ali Khan case: Kareena posts, then deletes emotional plea from Instagram
Chennai– Unable to take the constant invasion of her family’s privacy by the paparazzi any more, actress Kareena Kapoor, the wife of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan who is now recuperating after having sustained serious injuries in an attack, on Monday put out an appeal on Instagram for a brief period, pleading that the family be left alone.
Kareena, posting pictures that had been published in a section of the media that showed new toys arriving at their residence for her children Taimur and Jeh, wrote, “Stop this now. Have a heart. Leave us alone for God’s sake.”
However, minutes later, her appeal was not to be found on Instagram.
The family has been going through an incredibly tough time over the last few days, ever since Saif Ali Khan was attacked.
This is not the first time that the actress has appealed for some privacy.
Three days ago, Kareena, in a statement, wrote, “It has been an incredibly challenging day for our family, and we are still trying to process the events that have unfolded. As we navigate this difficult time, I respectfully and humbly request that the media and paparazzi refrain from the relentless speculation and coverage.
“While we appreciate the concern and support, the constant scrutiny and attention are not only overwhelming but also pose a significant risk to our safety. I kindly request that you respect our boundaries and give us the space we need to heal and cope as a family. I would like to thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation during this sensitive time – Kareena Kapoor Khan.”
It all started with actor Saif Ali Khan being stabbed multiple times by a burglar whom he attempted to fight off in the wee hours of Thursday. The actor sustained six stab wounds, two of which were said to be serious as they were closer to his spine. The incident took place at 2:15 am when the burglar allegedly barged into their Bandra home, and attacked their house help and then Saif when he intervened.
Later, the actor’s team issued an official statement saying that the actor was stable and was out of danger now. He is being monitored by a team of medical professionals as he sets out on the path of recovery.
Shah Rukh Khan to Chris Martin: You are one in a billion
Mumbai– After Chris Martin said “Shah Rukh Khan forever” during his performance in Mumbai, the Bollywood superstar has now come up with a reply for the Coldplay frontman and said that he is “one in a billion”.
The “Jawan” actor took to his Instagram stories, where he shared a video of Martin giving a shoutout to the Badshah of Bollywood and saying “Shah Rukh Khan forever”.
“CHRIS MARTIN FOREVER & EVER…” SRK wrote in reply.
The superstar also shared that Chris Martin makes him special like his songs.
SRK added: “Look at the stars.look how they shine for you..and everything you do! My brother Chris Martin you make me feel special..like your songs!! Love you and a big hug to your team. You are one in a billion my friend. India loves u, @coldplay !!!”
Apart from giving a cheer to SRK, Martin also spoke in Hindi for his fans and said: “Aap sabka bohot swagat hai. Mumbai mein aakar humein bohot Khushi ho rahi hai.”
For the unversed, Coldplay will perform in Mumbai on 18, 19, and 21 January this year. Meanwhile, the second leg of the Indian tour will take place in Ahmedabad on 25 and 26 January.
The band includes frontman Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer and percussionist Will Champion, and manager Phil Harvey.
In other news, recently the “Pathaan” star’s good friend Farah Khan revealed that he gifts her cars after every movie they work on.
During a heart-to-heart chat with Archana Puran Singh asked Farah which was the most expensive gift she had gotten from a star. To this, the ‘Om Shanti Om’ maker revealed that Shah Rukh Khan gifts a car to her after their every movie.
Dropping sneak peeks from the visit on IG, Archana Puran Singh captioned the post, “We made Farah’s LAST WISH come true…Watch… YouTube Link in the bio! @farahkhankunder”
Shah Rukh and Farah have earlier delivered iconic movies such as “Om Shanti Om”, “Main Hoon Na”, and “Happy New Year”.
Dia Mirza shares a glimpse of her ‘best time’ with her ‘boy’
Mumbai– Actress Dia Mirza took time off to spend some moments with her “boy” Avyaan Azaad Rekhi to watch migrated flamingos.
Dia took to her Instagram stories, where she shared a picture featuring a flamboyance of flamingos flocking in Airoli, Mumbai.
“Always takes my breath away… #WildlifeIn Mumbai WildCity Urban Wild,” she wrote as the caption.
The actress then shared a picture of herself holding onto her son while sitting on a boat. She captioned it: “Best times with my boy.”
She then shared another picture of the flamingos.
“People make pollution… Nature makes magic,” she added.
It was in February 2021, when Dia got married to businessman Vaibhav Rekhi in Bandra, Mumbai. She then announced that she had a premature birth to a baby boy in July 2021. The couple named their son Avyaan Azaad Rekhi. The actress had also shared that her son was in NICU for 2 months.
Dia had won the title of Miss Asia Pacific International in 2000. She made her acting debut in 2001 with the Hindi film ‘Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein’. The romantic drama written and directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, starred R Madhavan, and Saif Ali Khan.
She has then appeared in movies like ‘Deewaanapan’, ‘Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge’, ‘Dum’, ‘Tumsa Nahin Dekha’, ‘Parineeta’, ‘Dus’, ‘Lage Raho Munna Bhai’, ‘Dus Kahaniyaan’, ‘Krazzy 4’, ‘Kurbaan’, ‘Sanju’, ‘Thappad’.
Dia last appeared in road adventure drama film ‘Dhak Dhak’ written and directed by Tarun Dudeja. It starred Ratna Pathak Shah, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanjana Sanghi. The film told the story of four women, who set out for a road trip to the highest motorable pass in the world on their bikes on a journey of self-discovery.
On the series front, she was seen in ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ in the pipeline.
The actress was first married to Sahil Sangha, however, the duo had separated in August 2019. She later got married to Vaibhav Rekhi in 2021 in Bandra, Mumbai. They have a baby boy Avyaan Azaad Rekhi.
Dia had announced that she had a premature birth and revealed that he was in NICU for almost two months. She also has a step-daughter, Samaira Rekhi from Vaibhav’s first marriage.
Mrunal Thakur channels her inner fangirl during the Coldplay concert
Mumbai– Coldplay is presently in India for their ‘Music of the Spheres’ World Tour. Recently, the British rock band performed at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai. Bollywood diva, Mrunal Thakur also joined the lost list of attendees who grooved to the tunes of the rock band.
Mrunal Thakur also decided to post a few sneak peeks from the eventful night on her Instagram stories. For the unversed, Coldplay will perform in Mumbai on 18, 19, and 21 January this year. Meanwhile, the second leg of the Indian tour will take place in Ahmedabad on 25 and 26 January.
In the meantime, Mrunal Thakur recently made headlines due to her perky comment on Bruno Mars’ Instagram post. The singer posted a jaw-dropping photo in a white ganji and matching hat on the photo-sharing app. He wrote in the caption, ‘So this your new man? Where’d you meet him, at an all-girls school? – a short story by Bruno Mars’. Reacting to the pic, Mrunal Thakur wrote in the comment section, “Well ….. If the world was ending, I’d wanna be next to you!”
On the professional front, Mrunal Thakur will next be a part of the highly-anticipated sequel “Son of Sardaar 2”. She will be sharing the screen with Ajay Devgn in her next. The second installment in the franchise is going to be released on 25th July 2025. The sequel will be reaching the audience 13 years after the first film “Son of Sardaar”, co-starring Ajay Devgn, and Sonakshi Sinha. Touted to be an action comedy, the movie has been directed by Vijay Kumar Arora. Financed by Ajay Devgn under the banner of Devgn Films in collaboration with Jio Studios, “Son of Sardaar 2” also stars Sanjay Dutt in a prominent role. The project is expected to be set against the backdrop of a gang war between the Bihari and Punjabi dons. (IANS)