Sobhita Dhulipala to walk Cannes red carpet, says it would be ‘exciting and symbolic’
Mumbai– Actress Sobhita Dhulipala will be seen walking on the red carpet at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on the French Riviera, representing the premium ice cream brand Magnum India.
Sobhita said: “Taking my journey with Magnum a notch higher with the Cannes Film Festival is both exciting and symbolic of my relationship with the brand, where we progress alongside creating colourful memories.”
“This experience allows me to create these moments of pleasure, as this association is a perfect blend of fashion, film, and flavour.”
In addition to Sobhita’s captivating appearance on the carpet, she will be attending the exclusive party and the lounge by the ice cream brand with celebrated names like Troye Sivan and Mura Masa.
“Partnering with Sobhita for this year’s Cannes Film Festival embodies everything Magnum ice cream stands for — sophistication, boldness, and the pleasure of indulgence,” said Shiva Krishnamurthy, Executive Director, HUL – Foods & Refreshment.
Manoj Bajpayee speaks up for people from Bihar: Give us respect, don’t poke fun
Mumbai– Manoj Bajpayee, who comes from Bihar, opened up at a media interaction on Thursday on how people from his state, UP and “even Chhattisgarh” were treated with contempt elsewhere in the country.
The actor spoke about how some people still have a stereotypical view of their counterparts from Bihar, whom they consider to be less intelligent. Without mincing words, he said those with a regional mindset only expose their narrowness and it shows that something is wrong with them.
The actor was speaking during the trailer launch of his film ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ when he was asked if the tagline of the film, ‘Bhaiyya nahi, Bhaiyya ji kaho’, has a subtext.
Pulling the media person’s leg, Manoj said, “Kuch na kuch vivaad toh hona hi chaahiye, hai na (We need to have some argument or the other, don’t we)? See, whenever someone tells you something negative with regards to your background or your ethnicity, it means that the problem is with the other person, not with you.”
He added: “A sane person will never make negative remarks about your caste, your religion or the region where you come from.”
He said the message of the film is that people from UP and Bihar, too, are humans and they deserve respect.
“Mazaak mat udaao izzat do, aadar do, people from UP, Bihar and even Chhattisgarh are addressed as ‘Bhaiyya’ jokingly, which should not be the case,” the actor noted.
Arti Singh gives a peek into her ‘bridal shower’; recalls sis-in-law Kashmera’s words
Mumbai– The new bride in the town, actress Arti Singh on Thursday shared a sneak peek into her bridal shower which was organised by her sister-in-law Kashmera Shah, reminiscing about the sweet memories of her precious day.
Arti, who recently tied the knot with businessman Dipak Chauhan, took to Instagram, and dropped a series of photos, wherein she can be seen wearing a one-shoulder blue-coloured short dress and paired it with black heels.
She went all glam with her makeup and kept her short hair open.
The ‘Bigg Boss 13’ fame is posing with a placard which has ‘Kiss the Miss’ written on it.
The post is captioned as: “Bridal shower… thank u @kashmeral for lovely lovely bridal shower. For loving me and attending every person. My every friend who came for showering so much love and attention. And also won’t forget when u hugged me in vidai and said I won’t cry coz u hv got such an amazing guy. U Wil always be happy and happy more then ever.”
Arti is the niece of Bollywood actor Govinda, and sister of comedian Krushna Abhishek, who is married to actress Kashmera.
Meanwhile, Arti is currently seen in the show ‘Shravani’.
Sketching and writing relaxes Parinita Seth amid her hectic shoot schedule
Mumbai– Actress Parinita Seth has found solace and rejuvenation through the soothing mediums of sketching and writing while shooting.
Parinita, who portrays Gargi Mahajan in the show ‘Vanshaj’, discovers respite in her personal artistic pursuits amid the hectic shoot schedule.
For her, the process of sketching serves as a therapeutic escape from the intensity of her on-screen persona, allowing her to recharge and reconnect with her inner self. Whenever she gets a break between shoots, Parinita is often found with a pen and paper, either sketching, doodling, or writing, as she believes in having multiple outlets for creativity.
Speaking about this, she said: “All of us have moved to Umergaon for the shoot of ‘Vanshaj’, away from our families, so we often find some or other ways to keep ourselves busy. I had always been fond of sketching and would often find myself doodling something or the other on set.”
“It allows me to relax during the shoot. Recently, I have also taken up writing, as I aspire to be a writer one day. Both these activities give me creative respite, and I feel it is very important to balance your work and personal passions as they keep you sane,” she added.
‘Vanshaj’ airs on Sony SAB.
Arjun Kapoor gives a glimpse of his ‘shoot life’ from ‘Singham Again’ set
Mumbai– Actor Arjun Kapoor shared a glimpse of his busy work schedule as he posted a picture of his “shoot life” from the sets of ‘Singham Again’.
Arjun took to Instagram stories and shared a photo from his vanity van.
The actor took a mirror selfie and is seen shirtless in the picture.
The image also captured a glimpse of the perfume he uses and a coffee mug.
The actor captioned it: “Shoot life!! #Singhamagain.”
In the upcoming film, which features Ajay Devgn and Deepika Padukone, the actor will essay the role of an antagonist in director Rohit Shetty’s movie.
The film, which also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Ranveer Singh, is the fifth instalment of Rohit Shetty’s Cop Universe.
Rashmika Mandanna will now be seen with Salman Khan in ‘Sikandar’
Mumbai– Actress Rashmika Mandanna, who is currently experiencing a dream run in the movies, will be portraying the female lead in the upcoming Salman Khan-starrer film ‘Sikandar’.
This marks the first collaboration between Salman and Rashmika.
‘Sikandar’ is directed by A.R. Murugadoss, who is known for films like ‘Ghajini’ and ‘Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty’.
On Thursday, the makers of the film made the announcement about Rashmika joining the cast.
They posted on X: “Welcoming the fabulous @rashmika_mandanna to star opposite @beingsalmankhan in #Sikandar! Can’t wait for their on-screen magic to unfold on EID 2025! #SajidNadiadwala’s #Sikandar Directed by @a.r.murugadoss Releasing in cinemas EID 2025.”
The film is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, marking the reunion of Salman with Sajid after ‘Kick’, which was released in 2014.
The film, which is currently in pre-production, will soon go on floors and is scheduled for release on Eid 2025.
Meanwhile, Rashmika, who last appeared in the blockbuster ‘Animal’ alongside Ranbir Kapoor, also has the Allu Arjun-starrer ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ in which she will reprise her role of Srivalli.
Ali Fazal on how it’s humbling to work with Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam
Mumbai– Actor Ali Fazal, who is making his debut in the South Indian film industry with Mani Ratnam’s ‘Thug Life’ starring Kamal Haasan, said that working with two stalwarts of Indian cinema is a humbling experience for him.
Ali said: “I am genuinely thrilled to be a part of Mani’s vision for ‘Thug Life.’ I hope to bring something of significance to this canvas. It’s an honour to collaborate with Kamal Haasan and exchange ideas with him.”
“Working with two stalwarts of Indian cinema is a humbling experience. I am deeply grateful to Mani for entrusting me with this role, and I am eagerly looking forward to bringing it to life on screen.”
The film will be shot by Ravi K. Chandran, and the music will be composed by the legendary A. R. Rahman. Details about Ali’s character are being kept under wraps.
Production for ‘Thug Life’ has officially commenced in New Delhi. (IANS)
