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Twinkle Khanna, author and wife of actor Akshay Kumar, has shared a fun video featuring the duo. Taking to Instagram on Friday, Twinkle posted a clip in which she was seen getting ready for an event.
Twinkle shares video with Akshay
The video started with Twinkle tying her hair as Akshay Kumar sat behind her, looking at something. Next, she stood in front of the camera as Akshay walked behind her, holding a tab. The video ended with Twinkle smiling and walking as a turban-wearing Akshay jumped over a wall. Both of them wore white outfits in the video.
Twinkle teases Akshay
Sharing the clip, Twinkle wrote, "Behind every successful woman is a man who is busy doing his own thing. Agree? Disagree? Let me know in the comments below #weddingdiaries." Reacting to the video, Divyanka Tripathi commented, "Well...mine and yours are quite similar. Afterall he's Akshay ji's fan!" A person said, "Sometimes there's a man behind a woman's success. And a man doing his own thing is indirectly supporting his wife...if u know what I mean."
Twinkle regularly shares posts with Akshay
Recently, Twinkle shared a selfie with her husband and revealed how he still makes her laugh after two decades of their marriage. Giving a glimpse of date night, Twinkle treated fans with a new smiling photo on her Instagram. Sharing the photo, she wrote, "After 2 decades he still makes me laugh on a date night."
About Akshay and Twinkle
Akshay and Twinkle tied the knot on January 17, 2001. They are parents of a son named Aarav and a daughter named Nitara, who was born in 2012.
About Akshay and Twinkle's career
Twinkle quit acting in 2001 after starring in a string of films. She ventured into writing in 2015 and released her first book titled Mrs Funnybones. She followed it up with an anthology of stories titled The Legend Of Lakshmi Prasad in 2017 and Pyjamas Are Forgiving, which released in 2018.
Akshay is gearing up for Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. He will be seen next in Singham Again. Helmed by Rohit Shetty, the film, which will be the next in his cop-verse, will also star Ajay Devgn, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, Tiger Shroff and Ranveer Singh in lead roles. He also has the fifth instalment of his hit comedy franchise Housefull in the pipeline.
It'sRashmika Mandanna's birthday and that seems to be the most important thing today! Everything about the day is a celebration of her and fans couldn't be happier since they are being treated to insights from her eagerly-awaited films. After her character look in Pushpa: The Rule, the team behind director Rahul Ravindran's The Girlfriend has released a new poster. In it, Rashmika is seen as a sweet college girl—a look that she was originally much-loved for.
Wearing a simple salwar kameez, Rashmika is seen taking notes with a pen in her hand. In another picture, she is seen adjusting her bag as she leaves college. The poster hints that the actress plays a college girl who is shy and reserved. Although the makers have not revealed much about the film, the caption for the post has fans curious about what her character in The Girlfriend is like. The caption read, “Her eyes smile before she does. And they speak the words that she won’t.”
Dheekshith Shetty plays an important role in Rahul Ravindran's The Girlfriend
Director Rahul Ravindran, who has helmed the National Award-winning Chi La Sow and Manmadhudu 2, is directing and has written the screenplay for The Girlfriend. The film is jointly produced by Geetha Arts, Mass Movie Makers and Dheeraj Entertainment, and also stars Dheekshith Shetty in a pivotal role. Although the story behind the film is still unknown, the movie is touted as a one-of-a-kind love story.
The makers had earlier released a first-look glimpse of the film in which Rashmika is seen underwater. It had a riveting background score by Hesham. The actress is seen emoting pain and love. The beautiful visuals from the glimpse caught the attention of fans who are thrilled to see Rashmika in a women-centric film.
Rashmika Mandanna’s special birthday getaway with Vijay Deverakonda?
Meanwhile, Rashmika, who is celebrating her 28th birthday today, is in the UAE. Reports state that her rumoured boyfriend, Vijay Deverakonda, whose film Family Star released in theatres today, has joined her on the birthday vacation.
Eagle-eyed fans caught Rashmika giving a glimpse into her birthday celebrations a while ago, which was at the same spot Vijay Deverakonda was promoting his movie. Fans are convinced that the rumoured couple is indeed vacationing together.
Govardhan (Vijay Deverakonda) is a middle-class employee who lives in a joint family. His only motto in life is to take care of his family and their needs. One fine day, Govardhan's grandmother (Rohini Hattangidi) rents out the upper portion of their house to an anthropology student, Indu (Mrunal Thakur). In no time, Indu becomes close to the family and develops feelings for Govardhan. High on romance, Govardhan decides to announce his relationship to his family. That is when Indu gives everyone a huge shock and leaves for the US. What is that shock? Why did Indu ditch Govardhan? How the couple patch up is the basic story of the film.
Family Star Review
Family Star marks the second collaboration between Vijay Deverakonda and director Parasuram Petla after the blockbuster hit Geetha Govindam. So, naturally, there were high expectations for the film but sadly, Family Star is a routine and lengthy family drama. Producer Dil Raju had revealed in all his media interactions that the story is routine but the presentation will be new, so there was a glimmer of hope. However, Parasuram disappoints with his outdated narration and lack of basic emotions in the film.
One of the biggest drawbacks of the film is its slow pace and runtime. At 2 hours and 40 minutes, Family Star takes forever to get to the finish line. Vijay Deverakonda tries hard to keep the audience going, but the lack of romance, comedy, and strong emotions disappoints them. Family Star has a stellar star cast featuring actors Jagapathi Babu and Rohini Hattangidi, but they hardly make an impression.
The film starts with a basic family drama setup, which feels like a TV serial of sorts. A few fun moments between Mrunal Thakur and Vijay Devarakonda look good, but the issues between the brothers and why the character of Vijay Deverakonda goes through family problems are not established properly.
Things pick up in the last 20 minutes before the interval, as the conflict over why Indu ditches the family is showcased superbly with strong emotions. The comedy scenes that showcase how Vijay Devearakonda faces heartbreak also get massive cheers in the theatre. One feels that the second half is set up superbly, and one eagerly waits to know how the character deals with his heartbreak. But what is showcased thereafter is a massive letdown.
In the second half, the scene shifts to the US, and Vijay Deverakonda starts working for Mrunal Thakur. There was so much scope for romance, comedy, and emotional angles to be highlighted, but Parasuram Petla adds too many boring scenes that have no logic. The entry of Vennela Kishore, lack of proper interaction between the lead pair, and slow pace bore you big time. A few hit songs are also not properly placed in the narrative.
The story of Family Star looks weak on the paper itself, and it is startling to see what Vijay Deverakonda saw in it as a potential winner. There are a few family moments that connect with the audience in the first half, but in the latter part, all of this is spoiled by the director's illogical and outdated narration. If this was not enough, there are multiple fights that come as obstacles and drag the film.
In terms of performances, Vijay Deverakonda is impressive in the character of Govardhan. He is the major attraction of the film and holds the attention of the audience right away. But he is also left clueless in the second half and hams in many scenes. Mrunal Thakur gets a meaty role and looks beautiful. The way her character graph is etched in the narrative is logically correct, but the major conflict point of why the couple breaks up is not handled properly.
Jagapathi Babu sleepwalks in his role, and Vennela Kishore tries hard to evoke some laughs. Rohini Hattangidi, Vasuki, and Prabhas Sreenu do their roles. The music by Gopi Sundar is good but as said earlier, the songs are not placed well. The production design is bad and gives the feeling of a TV serial in the first half. The camerawork is also ordinary and does not showcase anything novel in the US episodes.
Family Star needs to be edited for at least 10 to 15 minutes. The climax fight and the Times Square scene featuring Vijay Deverakonda, which is horrible, should have been edited out. The production values of Family Star are not up to Dil Raju's standards, as the film looks pale in many scenes. His judgment of Parasuram's story leaves a lot to be desirable.
There was an update that Rashmika Mandanna would make an entry in the second half but that cameo has also been edited out. Finally, in all his interviews, Dil Raju stated that Family Star is 30% family drama and 70% romance. But sadly, the romantic drama fails to click. In today's time, when Telugu audiences are embracing films with unique content, Family Star ends up being a routine and outdated affair.
Family Star Verdict
On the whole, Family Star is a routine romantic drama with a decent first half. The second half goes for a toss and leaves the audience disappointed. A few family-oriented scenes are good, and the film might cater to the target audience this holiday season. But the rest of the proceedings are dull and disappointing. Vijay Deverakonda's wait to score a massive hit continues.
Production house Mythri Movie Makers released a new poster for Pushpa: The Rule on the birthday of actorRashmika Mandanna. The poster shows her Srivalli, all decked up in silks and gold, after her fortunes turned in first part: Pushpa The Rise.
Rashmika is seen in a green silk saree, wearing multiple necklaces too. She has a creepy expression on in what seems to be a still from a song. Lead star Allu Arjun cannot be spotted in the picture.
The fresh poster
Reacting to the poster, fans of the actor and movie said that they were excited for the film. “Okkokka poster diamond bro (Every poster is a diamond),” read a comment on Twitter. “Srivalli Looks very interesting and different from first part of Pushpa. @iamRashmika mam. Waiting madly for the teaser on 8th April.”
A fan wrote, “Once again wishing fantastic & talented actress @iamRashmika ma'am a very happy birthday. surely you will get much more success in coming days. god bless you with good health, peace and happiness forever.”
Rashmika was last seen in Bollywood movie Animal with Ranbir Kapoor. It was directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. She played Ranbir's demure wife in the movie.
About Pushpa The Rule
On Tuesday, the film's team announced the release date of the teaser and shared a brand-new poster.
Allu Arjun wrote on Instagram, “Pushpa 2 The Rule teaser out on April 8th, 2024.” The official handle of the film on X, shared the poster and the caption on it read, "He is coming with double the fire. Pushpa 2 The Rule Teaser out on April 8th."
The film is set to be released in cinemas on August 15, 2024. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and directed by Sukumar, the film also stars Fahadh Faasil and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles.
Allu received a National Film Award for his performance in the first part.
Tabu’s journey through cinema is not just about versatility; it’s a testament to her enduring brilliance and ability to leave us fascinating again and again. She has acted in a variety of Indian films, including Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, as well as in Malayalam, Marathi, and Bengali-language movies. She is pure A national treasure, indeed, but also a relentless force of talent in the film industry. Here’s to the Blockbuster Queen's movies in an ABCD list
A for Andhadhun
The film directed by Sriram Raghavan, features Tabu in the lead role. With her portrayal of the conflicting feelings of love, guilt, and despair, Tabu demonstrates her exceptional acting talent in the role of Ghazala. She dazzled us with her masterful portrayal of a femme fatale in a world of unseen twists.
B for Bhool Bhulaiyaa2
Tabu delivered another impactful performance with ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’, this was her first collaboration with Aneez Bazmee. Tabu, stole the show with her two different personas in the movie especially the double role, it was gentle and angelic and she nailed both like a pro.
C for Crew
Rajesh A. Krishna's directorial is a delightful concoction of love and laughter, where Tabu’s act stole our hearts and clearly showed us why she towers large over everyone else. With a delightful performance, Tabu effortlessly gathers attention, earning equal praise from both fans and critics alike.
D for Drishyam
In this gripping thriller, Tabu plays the role of Meera Deshmukh a cop who investigates the murder of her son. Her performance adds depth to the movie elevate the tension and thrill. In 'Drishyam 2', Akshaye Khanna also joins with Tabu in bringing out the truth.
Deepika Padukoneand Ranveer Singh’s fans, gather here! In an exciting update today, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences posted a throwback video from the 2015 epic historical romance movie Bajirao Mastani. The film, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, featured Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and Priyanka Chopra in key roles. Adapted from Nagnath S. Inamdar's Marathi novel Rau, Bajirao Mastani told the story of Maratha Peshwa Bajirao I (1700–1740) and his second wife, Mastani. This significant moment elicited a response from Ranveer Singh.
The Academy shares a clip of Bajirao Mastani
Sharing a post on Instagram today, The Academy shared a throwback video of Deepika Padukone dancing to the tunes of Deewani Mastani from the film Bajirao Mastani.
“Deepika Padukone performing Deewani Mastani (sung by Shreya Ghoshal) from the movie Bajirao Mastani. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali| Starring Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra Jonas,” read the caption of the post.
This post by The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, is now being loved by lakhs of social media users in India. Ranveer Singh has also dropped a heartfelt comment on the post. The comment read, “Mesmeric!” Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra Jonas are yet to react to the post.
It is worth noting that Deepika and Ranveer were dating each other during the shoot of Bajirao Mastani. Presently, the couple are married to each other and are expecting their first child soon. In February this year, the couple confirmed that Deepika is pregnant with their first child.
Deepika Padukone and her connection with The Academy
During the 95th Academy Awards in March 2023, Deepika Padukone appeared as a presenter alongside notable figures such as Halle Berry, John Travolta, and Harrison Ford. The diva took the stage to introduce the performance of Naatu Naatu - a song from the 2022 movie titled RRR. Amazingly, this foot-tapping song went on to make history by clinching the Oscar in the Best Song category, marking the first-ever win for a song from an Indian film in this prestigious category.
Vijay Deverakonda's Family Star is set to hit the screens on April 5, 2024, and there is a solid buzz for this film, which Parasuram Petla directed on a budget of Rs 50 crore. Dil Raju is the producer, and when he was asked aboutRashmika Mandanna's special role in the film, he dodged the question cleverly.
Rashmika Mandanna's role in Family Star
Now, we have come to know that Rashmika is indeed a part of the film, and she will be seen in a small cameo. We have now come to know from our sources that Rashmika will make her entry into the film in the US portions of Family Star. A chunk of the story happens in the US, and the news is that Rashmika's cameo has been shot there to keep a secret.
Rashmika and Vijay Deverakonda featured in Parasuram's Geetha Govindam, which was a massive hit at the box office. Now, as Vijay has teamed up with Parasuram yet again for Family Star, the makers wanted Rashmika to also be a part of the film for nostalgic reasons.
There is also a rumor that Rashmika will make her entry during the film's end credits. Whatever the reason, this news of Rashmika's involvement in Family Star has become a hot topic of discussion. Also, as Vijay and Rashmika are apparently seeing each other, this cameo is mostly being discussed.
Family Star OTT rights details
Mrunal Thakur plays the female lead in this film and she says that her character of Indu will be loved by one and all. Vijay and Mrunal's chemistry looks adorable in this film, and we need to see how Parasuram showcases Rashmika in Family Star. Rashmika, last seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal, will soon be seen in Rainbow, The Girlfriend in Telugu and Chaava in Hindi, apart from reprising her role of Srivalli for Sukumar’s Pushpa: The Rule.
Netflix has grabbed the OTT rights of Netflix for Rs 16 crore and is likely to stream the film in the second week of May 2024. On the other hand, Family Star is also having a wide release in the US on April 4, 2024. Watch this space for more updates.
