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maidaan screening – ajay devgn, javed akhtar, janhvi kapoor and more celebs dazzle in style | watch
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Paid previews of Maidaan were held on April 8. And today, on April 9, a special screening of the film was held for notable Bollywood celebrities in Mumbai. Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn along with Maidaan filmmaker Amit Sharma were among the first few celebrities who arrived at the event being held in the city. Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi, Boney Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, and Janhvi Kapoor followed up later thereby adding charm to the screening event.
Maidaan screening was full of glitz and glamour!
Last night, paid previews of the film took place. Film critics have heaped praises on the film and its creators. And today, notable Bollywood celebrities graced the film’s screening event and heaped praises.
Besides the celebrities mentioned above, Gajraj Rao, who played a supporting role in Maidaan, too, made a dashing entry along with actress Neena Gupta at the event. Gajraj and Neena worked together in the 2022 film Badhaai Ho which was directed by Amit Sharma.
Priyamani, the famous South Indian actress, too graced the event. She played a supporting role in Maidaan. Previously, she featured in Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan.
Bigg Boss Season 17 second runner-up Mannara Chopra was also present at the event. She aced her look by wearing designer wear. Her top was white, while her skirt in faded blue colour.
Pooja Hegde, who was seen in Salman Khan starrer Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, too, graced the occasion.
Actress Soniya Bansal, too, grabbed attention with her stylish black attire.
When will Maidaan be released?
On April 8, the makers of Maidaan confirmed that this sports drama would be released theatrically on April 11, coinciding with the occasion of Eid-Al-Fitr. Earlier, it was expected to be out on April 10 but due to reasons best known to the film’s producers, the release date of the movie was pushed forward by a day.
Maidaan is an upcoming biographical sports drama film that features Ajay Devgn, Priyamani, and Gajraj Rao in leading roles. It revolves around the life of Syed Abdul Rahim, a trailblazing football coach in India from 1952 to 1962.
anant ambani birthday bash – salman khan sings a song from animal with b praak; can you guess which one?
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Last night, billionaire Anant Ambani’s birthday bash was held in Jamnagar. A few selected yet eminent celebrities from Bollywood graced the event including Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and Punjabi singer B Praak. Multiple videos from the celebration have now surfaced online. In one of the videos, Salman Khan was seen singing a song from the 2023 blockbuster Animal along with Praak.
Viral video from Anant Ambani's birthday bash
In a video shared by famous social media influencer Orry, Salman Khan and Praak seem to be enjoying the party. Not only this but Salman and Praak entertained the guests at the party venue by singing a popular song from Animal titled Saari Duniya Jalaa Denge. The video of the song, if you might recall, featured Ranbir Kapoor and Bobby Deol.
B Praak also shared videos from the birthday party with a cute message on Instagram. The message read, “It was a pure blessing to perform for you on your birthday #AnantAmbani sir. God bless you. You are a gem of a person and @beingsalmankhan sir, thanks for having me and treating me like a family always. #Jamnagar”
Last night, the paps spotted Salman Khan at Mumbai airport. However, it was not known where he was headed off to. Now, it is clear that the Bollywood superstar is in Jamnagar.
Officially, Anant Ambani's birthday is on April 10.
Why is the celebration in Jamnagar city of Gujarat?
In February, Anant Ambani announced his grand wildlife conservation project. It is set to be the biggest zoo and rehabilitation facility globally. The project, called 'Vantara' or 'Star Of The Forest,' is located on 3,000 acres within Reliance's Jamnagar Refinery Complex, also known as the Green Belt of Gujarat.
Not only this, but Jamnagar has a special place in his ancestors’ hearts. Anant even held his pre-wedding bash in the city from March 1 – March 3.
Anant Ambani’s Rolls Royce
About a few days ago, Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries, was seen shopping in Dubai. He made a grand entrance at the famous Dubai Mall in a flashy orange Rolls Royce Cullinan Black Badge, surrounded by tight security. Spectators couldn't resist stopping to admire the luxurious car as he walked towards it. The extravagant vehicle comes with a hefty price tag of ₹6.95 crore.
pushpa: the rule' teaser: intriguing scale, jaw-dropping spectacle
Icon Star Allu Arjun builds a sense of awe with his rousing presence
Pushpa Raj did promise a dynamic and dazzling treat this April 8. And here it is, the mind-bending Teaser for 'Pushpa: The Rule'. Released today on the occasion of Icon Star Allu Arjun's birthday, the Teaser is superlative in every sense of the term. "𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥. 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐬," the makers wrote.
Powered by mind-blowing and charged visuals, the teaser banks upon the Mass Jathara episode in the sequel. Allu Arjun shows his acting 'vishwaroopam' in the Gangamma Jathara episode, as evidenced by the greatly satisfying Teaser. He shows his ferocious avatar, piquing the audience's emotional investment.
Director Sukumar's command of the craft and the lead actor's out-of-the-world swag are a feast. The video, put out proudly by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings, sparks unprecedented curiosity.
The teaser does full justice to Bunny's National Award win status. He gets a superb intro, with him preparing to go on a rampage. The ending is punchy!
'Pushpa: The Rule' has music by Devi Sri Prasad, whose score for the teaser taps into its roaring content. Cinematographer Mireslow Kuba Brozek is going to deliver his best work ever. S Rama Krishna and N Monica's production design complements the world-building.
The film will be released on a grand scale worldwide in multiple languages on August 15, 2024.
the great indian kapil show – here is why netizens are calling shreyas iyer a ‘full time cricketer, part time magician’
Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer are reputed Indian batsmen. The world knows this fact. But not many know about their humourous side. The second episode of comedian Kapil Sharma's Netflix show, The Great India Kapil Show, aired on Saturday night, which saw cricketers Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer as guests. The one-hour-long episode was filled with laughter, interspersed with some light-hearted yet meaningful conversations. While the episode aired two days ago, a video from the latest episode of the show is trending online. It shows Shreyas Iyer and Kapil Sharma playing with a deck of cards in the presence of Rohit Sharma.
Netizens call Shreyas Iyer a ‘full-time cricketer, part-time magician’
At the beginning of the viral video, Shreyas is seen asking Kapil to speak out a random name during a game of cards. Kapil said Archana Puran Singh, the actress who was present as an audience member on the show. For the sake of ease in the game, Kapil and Shreyas chose to pick the first name of the starlet instead of the full name.
Soon, Shreyas shuffled the bunch of cards and requested Kapil to draw a card from the pack. The young cricketer requested Kapil not to reveal the details of the card to him. Kapil agreed.
However, upon Shreyas’ request, the comedian later revealed the card’s face to the audience on the show. Kapil had drawn ‘Ace’ as the card. Shreyas, on the other hand, gazed at the pack of cards and did not look at the audience. The cricketer had no idea about which card Kapil drew. Later, after a ‘magical conversation’, Shreyas came to know that Kapil drew Ace. This development took netizens by surprise.
Taking to microblogging site X, one social media user said, “Shreyas Iyer- Full time Cricketer, Part time Magician”. Tens of thousands of netizens have liked and viewed this video.
If you wish to watch The Great India Kapil Show, you can watch it anytime on Netflix.
kangana ranaut gifts herself new car after joining politics – here’s everything we know about her latest purchase
Kangana Ranaut has gifted herself a new car. This comes days after she joined politics and is contesting elections. The actress stepped out in her latest purchase. Here’s everything you need to know about it…
Which is Kangana’s latest car?
Kangana has just added Mercedez-Benz to her collection. She has bought a Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS in the Polar white colour. It boasts of 3982 cc engine, with 550 bhp and 730 Nm and can go up to the speed of 250 kmph. The starting price for the model is Rs. 2.96 crores in India. The car is available in Emerald Green, Iridium Silver, Mojave Silver, Selenite Silver and Obsidian Black apart from the Polar white colour. The model competes with cars like BMW X7, Bentley Bentayga, and Rolls Royce Cullinan.
Kangana joins politics, contests elections in Mandi
Kangana Ranaut has been contesting her electoral campaign in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi, through the ruling political party, BJP. She found support in females from the area. During her first campaign, she alleged that Rahul Gandhi from Congress tried to pass derogatory remarks about the women of Mandi. The actress has most probably quit acting to join politics
When Kangana announced she is quitting acting
Kangana faced back-to-back flops with movies since the past few years. The actress claimed that she quit because of the kind of treatment women receive in Bollywood. She further added that women were treated unfair and that was accepted and normalized by all in the industry.
Back when Kangana said that she is quitting acting, the actress denied claims about joining politics. She had gone ahead and ‘clarified’ to not overthink and that she will go into restaurant business, when a user asked her if she will contest elections in 2024 (which she is now doing). She further said that politics is not business but ‘lokseva.’
happy birthday allu arjun: charting the rise of the ‘pan-india star’
In the colourful tapestry of Telugu cinema - and Indian cinema - one name that definitely shines is Allu Arjun. Renowned for his dynamic performances, charismatic screen presence, and unparalleled dancing prowess, Allu Arjun has carved an indelible niche for himself in the Telugu film industry.
Rise of a pan-Indian star
Fondly known as the ‘Stylish Star’, ‘Icon Star’ and called Bunny by his near and dear ones, his journey from a promising debutante to a megastar symbolizes dedication, versatility, and innovation. He made his debut in Telugu cinema in 2003 with Gangotri and in 2021, became a pan-Indian star with his blockbuster Pushpa: The Rise.
He has completed two successful decades in the Indian film industry and recently unveiled his wax statue at Madame Tussauds, Dubai. As he turns 42 on April 8, here’s a look at what makes Allu Arjun a Telugu star sans pareil in the film industry.
Bunny’s drive to succeed
What also defines Allu Arjun is his dedication to perfection and his willingness to experiment with diverse roles. From portraying a romantic lover boy to essaying intense and complex characters, he has showcased remarkable versatility throughout his career. Films like Parugu, Julayi, Race Gurram, S/O Satyamurthy, Sarrainodu and Pushpa: The Rise, stand testimony to his acting prowess and his ability to entertain audiences across different genres. In recent years, he has displayed an ambition to push boundaries and explore new horizons.
Looking at his career graph, the Pushpa: The Rule star has proved that he is an all-round entertainer and can do everything from comedy to drama to sentiment to action in Telugu cinema. So, it’s no wonder he has bagged numerous awards, including a National Film Award, six Filmfare Awards, and three Nandi Awards. But he was clear that venturing into Hindi cinema would have to wait till he was really comfortable. But with Pushpa already breaking records with its Hindi version, it looks like he doesn’t really need to do a Hindi film to capture the North Indian market.
His cool dance moves
It was evident from the beginning that Allu Arjun possessed a unique blend of acting talent and unparalleled dancing skills, a combination that would become his trademark in the years to come. His dancing skills came to the fore in his second film Arya directed by Sukumar and Bunny has honed his dancing skills over the years attempting something new and better in every film.
His dance sequences are a visual treat, characterized by flawless choreography, impeccable footwork, and boundless energy. The songs in many of his films have turned superhits not just because of the music but also because there have been extensive dance numbers specially choreographed for him. If it was ‘Ramuloo Ramulaa’ and ‘Butta Bomma’ in Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, then it was ‘Seeti Maar’ in DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham and ‘Iraga Iraga’ in Naa Peru Surya Naa illu India.
Interestingly, Allu Arjun has not had formal training in acting nor dancing but with his dancing he broke stereotypes and showed that an actor can be excellent in dance as well. When dance choreographers realised that he could ace complex moves and was keen on experimenting, there was added pressure on them to innovate and get more creative. This worked in Bunny’s favour and he has established himself as one the best dancers on screen in Indian cinema. And he has gained huge popularity, especially among the youth.
The family man
As known, the Iddarammayilatho star hails from a renowned family in the Telugu film industry and coming from a close-knit family, he has always placed emphasis on the importance of family values and traditions. He shares a close bond with his family and extended family (which includes Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Pawan Kalyan, Varun Tej, and others), and is a devoted father and husband. In fact, on social media, Bunny always celebrates his ‘pillar of strength‘, wife Sneha Reddy, and his kids, Allu Ayaan and Allu Arha. This is an aspect his fans love about him and he has become a role model for them even when it comes to the family.
Icon Star Allu Arjun has many firsts as far as his career goes – he was the first South Indian star to hit 25 million followers on Instagram; he was the first South Indian actor to grace the Berlinale Film Festival; and the first actor from South India to have his statue at Madame Tussauds in Dubai. With Pushpa: The Rule coming up for release on August 15, Allu Arjun could also become the first South Indian star to have back-to-back pan-Indian blockbusters and that too a sequel. Like Bunny says in Pushpa 1, ‘Thaggedhele’ (I won’t back down) and in Pushpa 2, ‘Aslu Thaggedhele’ (I will never back down), his hard work and dedication will only see him soar to greater heights in Indian cinema. Here’s wishing him a happy birthday! The teaser of Sukumar’s Pushpa 2: The Rule will be released today, on Allu’s birthday. On Sunday evening, the makers released a special poster featuring the actor to tease the release at 11:07 AM on Monday. The new poster sees Allu’s character Pushpa Raj sitting on a throne with a bunch of his people standing behind him.
gurinder chadha breaks silence on alia bhatt playing indian princess in her disney film: 'we had a meeting about...'
After recent buzz around Alia Bhatt being the top choice for Gurinder Chadha’s Disney musical about an Indian princess, the filmmaker has responded to the speculation. On Saturday, the Bend It Like Beckham director tweeted in reaction to a new report with the headline – Alia Bhatt to star in Gurinder Chadha’s next, backed by Disney?
Gurinder Chadha's reaction
The filmmaker used cap locks to catch the attention of her X followers, and tweeted alongside the article, “This is not true. Not sure where this started. The script is still in the works. Alia and I had a meeting about another project and I attended her charity gala recently.”
Here's what happened
Gurinder, known for Bend It Like Beckham (2002) and Bride and Prejudice (2004), has been signed on by Disney to helm an original musical revolving around an Indian princess.
As per a recent report by Mid-Day, Alia was in discussions with Gurinder Chadha to star in the Disney film. The report said Alia and Gurinder met in January this year, when the filmmaker visited India to attend actor Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira Khan’s wedding with Nupur Shikhare.
A source told the portal, “The two (Alia and Gurinder) have been in talks for a while. The final casting will happen only after the script is developed, but Alia is among the top casting choices.”
The source added, “After playing a singer in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s period drama and an undercover agent in Shiv Rawail’s movie, a Disney princess will be a great addition to Alia’s repertoire. Leading the big-budget international project will also be a step forward towards making her presence felt in Hollywood after Heart of Stone. If things fall in place, she will kick off work with Gurinder in the second half of 2025.”
The rumours intensified further when Gurinder attended the actor’s Hope Gala in London last month. Alia also posed with Gurinder on the red carpet.
