Shilpa Shetty Kundra shares dreamy pictures from her vacation in Finland
Mumbai– Actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra, who was last seen in ‘Indian Police Force’, is all set to ring in the New Year in the biting cold of Finland.
On Monday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared several pictures and videos of herself and her family enjoying the Finnish winters. The dreamy pictures and videos capture the beauty of the Nordic country.
She wrote in the caption, “Wondering & Wandering in Winter Wonderland”.
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.
Kangana Ranaut goes vintage for ‘Emergency’ promotion on ‘Bigg Boss 18’
Mumbai– Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, who is currently promoting her upcoming film “Emergency”, chose to go all vintage to promote her film on “Bigg Boss 18.”
On Monday, the actress took to her Instagram handle to share photos revealing her look on the popular reality show. In the images, she exudes vintage vibes in an elegant, retro-inspired top paired with a matching skirt.
She completed her look with a neat hairdo and statement earrings, finishing the outfit with matching heels. Sharing the photos, Ranaut wrote, “Emergency on 17th Jan. Bigg Boss on 31st December.”
The actress was also spotted outside the “Bigg Boss 18” house in the film city, Mumbai. Speaking to the media, Kangana said, “Aj mera rule chalega, ab sab rules break honge.” (“Today my rule will prevail; now all the rules will be broken.”)
Last year, she appeared on “Bigg Boss 17” as a celebrity guest on the Weekend Ka Vaar episode to promote her film “Tejas.” She danced with host Salman Khan and even mimicked his style on stage.
The ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ actress will appear on the reality show to promote her forthcoming biopic “Emergency,” in which she plays the role of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
The movie has received a censor certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), provided the filmmakers implement three edits and substantiate any controversial historical statements with credible sources.
“Emergency” is Kangana’s second directorial effort after “Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi.” After multiple delays, Kangana officially revealed the new release date for her highly anticipated film in November. The movie is now set to release on January 17, 2025. This announcement comes nearly a month after Kangana shared that she had finally received clearance from the CBFC in October, following several challenges in securing the certification.
Kangana shared the new release date on Instagram, writing, “17th January 2025 – The epic saga of the nation’s most powerful woman and the moment that altered India’s destiny. #Emergency – Unveils Only in cinemas!”
Malaika Arora says ‘2024 taught her to trust herself more’ following separation from Arjun Kapoor
Mumbai– Malaika Arora recently opened up about the lessons she has learned in 2024, particularly the importance of trusting herself more following her separation from Arjun Kapoor.
In a social media post, the actress reflected on the challenges and growth she has experienced over the past year. Malaika shared her agreement with a post stating that 2024 has been a year of self-discovery and empowerment, teaching her to lean into her own strength and trust her instincts.
On Monday, Arora took to her Instagram and reshared a note reflecting on her 2024 journey. The note came just days after she responded to her ex, Arjun Kapoor’s public comment about being “single.”
The note read, “I don’t hate you, 2024, but you were a difficult year, full of challenges, changes, and learning. You showed me that life can change in the blink of an eye and taught me to trust myself more. But, above all, you made me understand that my health—whether physical, emotional, or mental—is what really matters. There are things I still can’t understand, but I believe that with time, I will understand the reasons and purposes of everything that happened.”
For those who may not know, Malaika Arora faced two significant life changes this year: the loss of her father, Anil Arora, and the end of her seven-year relationship with Arjun Kapoor.
On September 11, Malaika’s father, Anil Arora, tragically passed away, reportedly by suicide, after jumping from the sixth floor of a residential building in Bandra, Mumbai.
In contrast, during a public event around Diwali, Arjun Kapoor confirmed the rumours of his breakup with long-time girlfriend Malaika by stating, “I am single,” while promoting his film.
The couple began dating in 2018, a year after Malaika’s divorce from Arbaaz Khan. Their relationship ended just before Malaika faced the loss of her stepfather. Despite the breakup, Arjun continued to offer his support to her during this challenging time.
Dia Mirza indulges in ‘small joys’ as the year draws to close
Mumbai– Actress Dia Mirza, who was recently seen in the streaming series ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’, is enjoying the festive time on a holiday.
On Monday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a series of pictures and videos in which she can be seen having a gala time on her holiday. She can be seen swinging, enjoying an ice-cream, listening to Christmas carols, and walking down the beach in the pictures and the videos.
She wrote in the caption, “Small joys”.
Earlier, the actress heaped praise on her actor Vijay Varma with whom she worked in ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’. She lauded Vijay’s ability to perform while being confined in one space as per the demand of his character in the streaming series.
‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ was directed by Anubhav Sinha of ‘Thappad’, ‘Mulk’ and ‘Article 15’ fame. It is based on the hijack of the Indian Airlines Flight 814 shortly after it entered Indian airspace. The hijackers ordered the aircraft to be flown to a series of locations including Amritsar, Lahore, and across the Persian Gulf and Dubai.
They finally forced the aircraft to land in Kandahar, Afghanistan, which at the time was controlled by the Taliban. The hijackers released 27 of 176 passengers in Dubai but fatally stabbed one and wounded several others.
The motive for the hijacking was to secure the release of Islamist terrorists held in prison in India including Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh and Masood Azhar, and a Pakistani backed Kashmiri militant, Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar.
The three have since been implicated in other terrorist actions, such as the 2001 Indian Parliament attack, 2002 kidnapping and murder of Daniel Pearl, 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, 2016 Pathankot attack and the 2019 Pulwama attack.
The series is available to stream on Netflix.
Kajol reveals her New Year resolution
Mumbai– Bollywood actress Kajol recently shared that she was fabulous last year and will be even more fabulous in the coming year.
On Monday, the actress posted stunning photos of herself slaying in a saree, which she paired with statement earrings and jewellery. In the photos, Kajol can be seen flaunting her radiant smile as she poses for the cameras.
Alongside the pictures, she wrote, “None of this new year new me shit! I was fabulous last year and I will be even more fabulous next year as well #somoteitbe #asitis.”
Previously, the ‘Dilwale’ actress had posted a candid selfie with the caption, “Just me, being the main character as always #selfietime.”
Kajol recently made headlines for recalling the delightful moments she shared with Shah Rukh Khan on the sets of their blockbuster film “Dilwale.” The ‘Do Patti’ actress shared a series of photos featuring herself posing with SRK and others. In the caption, she wrote, “BTS of such a good good time.. you can see it in our madness and fun! #dilwale.”
The first image captured Kajol and Shah Rukh striking a romantic pose, with Kajol tagging the actor in the photo. The second photo showcased her beaming with a radiant smile as she struck a pose for the camera. The final picture showed Kajol with the rest of the cast and crew from the film.
On the professional front, Kajol was last seen in Shashanka Chaturvedi’s thriller “Do Patti,” which also stars Kriti Sanon and TV actor Shaheer Sheikh. In the movie, she played the role of police officer Vidya Jyothi.
Speaking about playing a cop for the first time, Kajol shared, “As an actor, I have always looked forward to roles that allow me to connect with my audience. This being the first time I play a police officer, I can’t wait for my fans to see me in this new avatar. Bringing this powerful story to life has been rewarding.”
Preity Zinta shares fastest way to solve all problems
Mumbai– Bollywood actress Preity Zinta recently shared her unique approach to overcoming life’s challenges, offering a refreshing perspective on problem-solving.
In a new post on social media, the ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’ star revealed the quickest way she believes one can tackle obstacles. Taking to her Instagram stories, Preity posted a note that read, “Thought of the day: The fastest way to forget all your problems in this world is to wear a pair of tight shoes. Ting!”
In her earlier post, Preity expressed her heartfelt birthday wishes for her close friend and actor Salman Khan on his 59th birthday. She mentioned that she needed more pictures with the ‘Tiger 3’ actor and shared a few joyful photos of them together on her Instagram handle.
She captioned it, “Happy Burrday @beingsalmankhan. Just wanna say I love you the mostest. The rest will tell you when I speak to you… and yes, we need more photos, otherwise, I will keep posting the same old ones! #ting.”
In the pictures, Salman and Preity are seen flashing their bright smiles as they pose together for the cameras. The two share a strong bond of friendship and have worked together in films such as “Chori Chori Chupke Chupke,” “Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega,” and “Jaan-E-Mann.”
Earlier, on Christmas, Preity shared glimpses of her joyful holiday celebrations with her fans on social media. She posted a series of adorable photos featuring her twin children, Jai and Gia and her husband, Gene Goodenough.
In the caption, Preity wrote, “Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from mine to yours.” One of the photos showed Jai and Gia opening gifts next to a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. The actress also shared a selfie with her husband, Gene, where the couple twinned in white and black outfits, smiling as they posed together.
On the work front, Preity is set to return to the Hindi film industry with Rajkumar Santoshi’s upcoming directorial “Lahore 1947,” where she will star alongside Sunny Deol. (IANS)
