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Pakistani actorMahira Khanhas shared more pictures from her pre-wedding festivities. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Mahira posted a string of photos from her mehendi ceremony.
Mahira shares pics from her mehendi ceremony
In the first photo, Mahira posed with her friends as they all gathered around her. She sat outdoors on a wooden swing adorned with a yellow mattress and cushions. Mahira was dressed in a yellow saree with mirror work and matching blouse. She also wore matching bangles and tied her hair in a braid. All of them showed off their mehendi for the camera.
The second photo, a candid one, saw Mahira looking sideways as she tucked her hair behind her ears. In the second last photo, Mahira seemingly spoke to someone, not seen in the photo frame, as she turned her face away. In the last picture, Mahira and her friend smiled and gave a closer glimpse of their mehendi designs.
Mahira pens a note
Sharing the pictures, Mahira wrote, "My Khadija made this sari for me… (sparkles and crescent moon emojis). Pray for you every day, K (heart hands emoji). @elanofficial (yellow heart emoji)." Khadija Shah is a fashion designer. Reacting to the post, actor Maya Ali wrote, "Mashallah Mashallah."
Fans react to Mahira's post
A comment read, "Alexa! Play Kabira (encore) from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani." A fan wrote, "I love the way she always addresses her people like My this My that. Shows how down to earth she must be." Another person said, "That glow on her face. She looks so happy. God bless her. Such a sweet person." "Prettiest woman on earth," read a comment. "Simple and beautiful Mahira," said an Instagram user.
Mahira married Salim Karim
Mahira recently tied the knot with her long-time beau Salim Karim. The wedding took place in Pakistan's Bhurban in the presence of family members and close friends. The actor met Salim, the CEO of Pakistani telecom company Simpaisa, in 2017 and they got engaged in 2019 in Turkey. This is Mahira's second marriage. She earlier married Ali Askari in 2007 and separated in 2015. They are parents to a 13-year-old son Azlaan.
Mahira's projects
Mahira was recently seen in Pakistani blockbuster The Legend of Maula Jatt alongside Fawad Khan. The two actors will also be seen in the upcoming Netflix series, Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo. It also stars Sanam Saeed.
Pooja Entertainment's film 'Ganapath' is turning up the heat, growing more exhilarating with each passing day. Following the phenomenal response to the teaser, the recently unveiled dynamic trailer has intensified the excitement among fans and audiences. Now, marking the true essence of Ganapath, the celebratory anthem 'Jai Ganesha' has been released, showcasing the fierce spirit of Ganapath as he rises to protect his people with the blessings of Lord Ganesha.
What’s new today?
A few days ago, the makers launched the first song, 'Hum Aaye Hain', which has been trending across all platforms ever since its release. Continuing the musical journey of the film, the makers released the much-awaited 'Jai Ganesha' song. The high-on-beat song Jai Ganesha is sung and composed by Vishal Mishra, and the lyrics are penned by Akshay Tripathi.
Infused with spine-tingling beats, the song unfolds on a grand scale, featuring actor Tiger Shroff emerging in a new realm to safeguard his people. With Tiger Shroff's mesmerizing moves and boundless energy, this spirited devotional track is sure to leave an unforgettable impression on the audience.
Reacting to this song, one YouTube user wrote, “You can ignore Bollywood, but you can’t ignore Tiger Shroff’s dance.”
“It is not just a song. It is a full package of goosebumps,” wrote another internet user.
“Awesome song! It is like Deva Shree Ganesha song from the movie Agneepath!” wrote one more user.
About the movie
Introducing 'Ganapath: A Hero Is Born,' a cinematic creation by Pooja Entertainment in collaboration with Good Co., under the direction of Vikas Bahl. The production is led by Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, and Vikas Bahl. This much-anticipated film is gearing up for a global release on October 20, 2023, across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada languages.
Aishwarya Raihas shared a cropped picture of her father-in-lawAmitabh Bachchanwith her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan a day after his 81st birthday. On Wednesday, Amitabh's granddaughterNavya Naveli Nandahad posted the original picture featuring herself, her brother Agastya Nanda as well as grandmother Jaya Bachchan.
Aishwarya shares cropped pic of Amitabh, Aaradhya
Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Aishwarya Rai posted the cropped and closeup picture featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Aaradhya. In the photo, Aaradhya Bachchan hugged her grandfather Amitabh. They smiled and posed for the picture. While Amitabh was seen in a pink and blue jacket, Aaradhya wore a maroon outfit. Sharing the photo, Aishwarya wrote, "(Red heart emoji) always (heart with ribbon emoji, nazar amulet). God Blesssss (sparkles emoji)."
Abhishek also wished Amitabh
Amitabh's son Abhishek Bachchan also extended heartfelt wishes to his father. Taking to Instagram, Abhishek shared a picture with his father. "My idol, my hero, my inspiration and my best friend! Happy 81st birthday, Pa. Love you and always got your back," he captioned it. In the picture, the father-son duo are seen posing in stylish outfits.
The veteran actor began his birthday celebrations by greeting fans outside his house Jalsa at the midnight hour. He came outside for a few minutes to greet his fans.
Celebs wished Amitabh
Several celebrities also wished him on the occasion. Ajay Devgn shared a picture on Instagram and wrote, "Working with you is just as fun as it looks in the picture. Happy birthday, Amit Ji! Wishing you love, health, and happiness."
Shah Rukh Khan shared a picture which he captioned, "Tough runs don't last....tough runners do. And Sir you are the toughest of them all. Last 30 years just being around u and breathing the same air as you....has been a blessing. Wish u the best on your birthday....keep running & inspiring us. Sir and that Gym of yours... is unbelievable. Love u! @amitabhbachchan."
Kajol, Anil Kapoor, RajKummar Rao, Farah Khan and Shilpa Shetty among others also wished him.
Amitabh's films
Amitabh began his career with Saat Hindustani in 1969. He later appeared as Dr Bhaskar Banerjee in Hrishikesh Mukherjee's Anand (1971), for which he won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. Prakash Mehra's action film Zanjeer (1973) established him as a star to look out for in the industry and since then, he has enthralled audiences in versatile roles.
Talking about his upcoming projects, Amitabh will be next seen in the action thriller film Ganapath: A Hero is Born alongside Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon. Apart from that, he also has a sci-fi action thriller film Kalki 2898 AD and a courtroom drama film Section 84 in the pipeline.
On October 16, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, directed by Karan Johar and starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukerji, will celebrate its 25th anniversary. Due to its excellent cast, captivating plot, and catchy music, the 1998 film is still a fan favorite. The legendary song Tujhe Yaad Na Meri Aayee will be remade by Teri Mitti vocalist B Praak, according to Karan Johar's announcement.
As the movie will celebrate 25 years since its debut on October 15, 2023, it will be rereleased in a few theaters as a way to commemorate the occasion. To everyone's delight, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai tickets were completely sold out in just 25 minutes.
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai tickets get sold out in just 25 minutes
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai's makers stated that audiences can see their classic movie for just Rs 25 to commemorate the film's 25th anniversary. There was no build-up at all, and the post-sharing information about the movie tickets was done in a very casual manner. The official account of Dharma wrote on their Instagram: "Hum ek baar jeete hai, ek baar marte hai aur #KuchKuchHotaHai special screening ka mauka bhi ek hi baar milta hai! At PVR INOX (Mumbai) on 15th October - time to relive the magic! Book your tickets now - links in bio!"
Even after 25 years, the film nevertheless received a resounding response, demonstrating the fans' devotion to Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, and the movie itself.
Meanwhile, Teri Mitti singer B Praak plans to recreate the classic song Tujhe Yaad Na Meri Aayee. He wrote on his social media account: "#tujheyaadnameriaayi 25years!!!They say “If you dream with all your heart , the dream starts manifesting and they do come true. I am thrilled to announce that i got the HONOUR to sing for one and only @iamsrk , sir And @kajol #ranimukherjee i hope you like Our efforts. My only dream to sing and recreate this magical song in our style. Thank you @karanjohar for accepting my request And Trusting us That We Can Do Justice To Your Magical Song!!!The Best No 1 lyricist @jaani777 You Killed It. And Biggest Thanks To @azeemdayani For Always Supporting Our Efforts."
It’s popularly known that actor Ranveer Singh is a sports enthusiast who is often at cricket and football matches with his wife, actressDeepika Padukone. The actor has also played a professional cricketer — former Indian team captain, Kapil Dev — in Kabir Khan’s 2021 film 83. So, it comes as little surprise that the actor likes hanging out with sportspersons, having recently posted a picture with former Indian captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Ranveer and Dhoni’s viral picture
In the picture, Ranveer is seen showering love on Dhoni with a peck on the cheeks. The actor captioned the post, “Mera Mahi.”
In the picture, Ranveer sports a simple black T-shirt and a silver chain, while Dhoni is in a blue shirt.
A few days ago, Dhoni had made headlines for his new look: a new haircut by celebrity stylist Alim Hakim. Aalim had posted a picture of Dhoni in a black T-shirt, black shades and his new haircut, expressing gratitude for getting the opportunity of working with him. “It’s an amazing opportunity for any creative person to get associated with Mahendra Singh Dhoni and I’m always grateful that I get this honour to show my craft by styling his hair,” he wrote.
One with Ram Charan
Aalim had also posted a picture of his with Dhoni and South Indian superstar Ram Charan. He captioned the post with, “Caption this...”
Excited fans were quick to respond, with comments like “No caption sir only legend,” “Two big stars in one frame” and “3 legends in one frame.”
Ranveer Singh was last seen in Karan Johar’s blockbuster hit Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, alongside Alia Bhatt. He will be seen next in Don 3 and Singham Again.
Khufiya follows R&AW operator Krishna Mehra (Tabu) as she undertakes a task of critical importance while also balancing her identities as a spy and a lover. It is based on the novel Escape to Nowhere by Amar Bhushan, R&AW's former Chief of the Counter-Espionage Unit. In the film, one hardened agent is on an unrelenting pursuit of the mole (Ali Fazal) responsible for the killing of an undercover spy.
Khufiya Review:
Vishal Bhardwaj, known for his impeccable Shakespeare adaptation, has adapted an espionage book, this time Escape to Nowhere by Amar Bhushan. The book's title means that one is attempting to get away from something difficult but is ultimately not finding a better place. The ace filmmaker titled his film Khufiya, which means secret. So, somewhere, both have the same underlying meaning. In the film, the secret is the identities of the leading characters, Tabu and Ali Fazal.
Bhardwaj leaves no time to establish their secrets in the first 20 minutes of the film. We get to know what they are battling and who they are fighting against. The film starts with Bangladeshi actor Azmeri Haque Badhon's character, an undercover spy Octopus, getting killed in Dhaka, and the shockwaves are sent to Delhi at the R&AW office. This leads them to the mole Ravi (Ali Fazal), who is leaking sensitive information about India to other countries for his own benefit. Thus, Ashish Vidyarthi, who plays the head of the agency, hires Krishna Mehra (Tabu) to avenge the death of Octopus (Azmeri), as there's a personal connection too. Thus begins a new mission, Operation Brutus, to nab the enemies of the country, and there's no limit to it.
In Khufiya, there are no secrets for the viewers on how things are going to unfold; we are spectators in an open book where there are thrills at regular intervals. The film takes a smooth ride in the first half, where there are brilliant turns that take place while trying to keep tabs on Ravi and how he is bravely and casually leaking sensitive information about the country. On the other hand, his wife seems to be clean, but the agency believes she is an accomplice in it, too. Then comes a twist, which is actually quite interesting and something you must have hardly witnessed. Taking that cue, until the film reaches halfway through, Khufiya makes for an interesting watch, especially due to Tabu's power-packed performance.
However, like the 2013 film Ek Thi Daayan, which Bhardwaj wrote, Khufiya also suffers from a bad second half. The film, which was built high in the first half, just comes crumbling down like it's a different film altogether. New film? No. But something we have seen before is already on the screen. The film is two hours and 37 minutes long, which is a rarity for an OTT release. However, the first half seems to be a complete film with the right amount of thrills and great performances.
There are several engrossing and highly emotionally valued sequences. For example, there's a scene between Tabu and her onscreen son, who questions her about the reason behind her divorce from his father, Atul Kulkarni. The scene strikes the right chord with talking about how her secret life as an agent and also in her personal life are battling to make her tell the truth to the only important person in her life.
Tabu makes it top-notch, and it only seems like a cakewalk for her to look the part perfectly while also performing it like no one else can. Well, it's Tabu's show altogether, and Bhardwaj, along with Rohan Narula, invests rightly in writing her part the best.
However, all that drips down when the film changes its location from India to the US, and I wonder how it just crashed and landed so badly. Khufiya strongly reminded me of the scene in Kurbaan (2009) where Kareena Kapoor Khan learns that terrorists, including her husband, Saif Ali Khan, are all around her. Here also, Wamiqa Gabbi's character becomes similar to taking down her husband and becoming a spy altogether. However, the slow-burn narrative works in the first half, and the film just refuses to extinguish it in the second half.
Moreover, the climax sequence is so weak that it reminds me of Uri: The Surgical Strike, where Rukhsar Rehman and Ujjwal Chopra's characters spike a Pakistani politician and try to uncover the secrets of their attacks. The secret of the film is that it reaches a conclusion but just loses its path so badly that it will make you check the rest of the runtime constantly.
However, credit where credit is due, the cinematography by Farhad Ahmed Dehlvi is incredible, as he captures the remotest parts of India and Bangladesh and also posh locations fabulously. Even the sequences in the US are great, as they give the setting of an area of refugees. Meanwhile, the veteran editor A. Sreekar Prasad has attempted to cut the film rightly, but it just doesn't add up to the overall output.
In terms of performance, as mentioned above, Tabu is definitely the hero of the film, and she is the one who makes the film worth watching. The actor shoulders the film well, and her sequences with Azmeri are too palpable. Azmeri, in a brief role, also does a great job and leaves an impact on her performance.
Ali Fazal also does a decent job of playing a mole in the agency, but in the second half, the character becomes so weak that the actor fails to shine. So does Wamiqa Gabbi, who just a week ago delivered an impressive performance in Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley, again by Bhardwaj. The first half shows her as that vibrant character who smokes cigarettes secretively and dances in front of the mirror; that's her secret. But in front of the world, she is a doting wife, mother, and daughter-in-law.
The one actor that will definitely leave you surprised is Navnindra Behl, as Ali Fazal's onscreen mother. Do watch out for her!
Khufiya gets off to a promising start, but the Vishal Bhardwaj film is an escape to nowhere.
Khufiya Verdict:
Khufiya, akin to a spy's coded message, struggles to maintain its originality, leading to a lacklustre climax that echoes of other espionage thrillers.
Zoya Akhtar'sThe Archiesis one of the anticipated OTT films of this year. The movie will mark the acting debuts ofSuhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, and Agastya Nanda. While Suhana is Shah Rukh Khan's daughter, Khushi is the younger daughter of Boney Kapoor. On the other hand, Agastya is the son of Shweta Bachchan Nanda.
A while ago, the makers of The Archies dropped new character posters ft. Suhana, Khushi and Aditi. The girls look stunning in their outfits that have a retro vibe.
The Archies' Suhana, Khushi, and Aditi rock retro look!
The OTT platform introduced Suhana, Khushi, and Aditi's characters again with their new posters.. Khan, who plays the role of Veronica, was introduced as: "Few things impress Veronica like herself Meet The Archies on 7 December, only on Netflix! (sic)."
Take a look:
Khushi Kapoor will be seen as Betty Cooper in the OTT movie. She was introduced as: "Love has four letters and so does cake and, Betty Cooper is all for both Meet The Archies on 7 December, only on Netflix! (sic)."
Check out her poster below:
Aditi Saigal essays the role of Ethel Muggs in The Archies. Introducing her character, the makers wrote, "Your appointment has been booked for 7 December with Riverdale’s best hairdresser, Ethel Muggs Meet her and The Archies, only on Netflix! (sic).'
Here's her look for the film:
About The Archies
The Archies is directed by celebrated filmmaker Zoya Akhtar while it is bankrolled by Tiger Baby Productions. The film also stars Agastya, Mihir Ahuja, Vedang Raina and Yuvraj Menda. The musical-comedy is based on the American comic book series which goes by the same name.
