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Every single timeJanhvi Kapooris spotted withShikhar Pahariya, there is news of their wedding. More often than not, paps find clues to the couple heading to the altar. Another incident happened when Janhvi was out to promote her upcoming movie, Ulajh. Her epic reaction is now going viral on the internet. Watch it here...
Janhvi Kapoor's reaction
Janhvi Kapoor was asked if she hinted at her wedding (with Shikhar Pahariya). The question caught her attention, and her eyes widened on hearing it. "Janhvi, is there some wedding news?," the reporter asked. Promptly, she also used body language (head shake in disbelief and hand on brain) to tell the reporter, "Are you mad?" She then continued playing with her ring and ignored the paparazzo after.
Gulshan Devaiah's response
While Janhvi did not pay heed to the question later, Gulshan Devaiah was all for it. The reporter continued asking what is the secret but the cast, including Roshan and Janhvi ignored her. Janhvi however did mention that the secret will be out a day later.
He asked the pap what secret, who said that she popped the question after looking at Janhvi's Instagram story. The reporter continued asking for a hint but Janhvi continued ignoring her. She even made faces and spoke to Roshan as the interaction between Gulshan and the paparazzo progressed. He then joked how much would they pay him to spill the secret, and demanded Rs. 5 lakhs.
Janhvi Kapoor-Shikhar Pahariya grab eyeballs at Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant wedding
Janhvi Kapoor was one of the bridesmaids for Radhika Merchant. She ensured that all the traditions were followed thoroughly at her pre-wedding and eventually wedding. Meanwhile, Shikhar Pahariya took care of keeping everyone in the room entertained. He took to stage with Orry, Ranveer Singh and many artists, and entertained the crowd present. Shikhar also unintentionally gathered artists on stage.
Boney Kapoor's nod for Shikhar Pahariya
The wedding rumours grew stronger after Boney Kapoor made a statement about Shikhar Pahariya. The filmmaker, father to Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor (apart from Arjun Kapoor and Anshula Kapoor), said that he is really fond of Shikhar. This gave light to Janhvi's wedding rumours. According to reports, Janhvi and Shikhar are already engaged (and probably secretly married, but from Janhvi's reaction, that just might not be the case).
Katrina Kaifcelebrates her birthday on July 16, and she has turned 41 this year. When it comes to her career, the actor is known for many things, such as performing action-packed roles and her incredible dancing skills. However, her marital life with Vicky Kaushal is what makes her more adorable. On her birthday today, Vicky dropped the much-awaited wish for his loving wife on his social media pages.
Vicky Kaushal's birthday message for Katrina Kaif and their private moments
While Vicky and Katrina are private, they do share some glimpses of their relationship with fans. In a cheerful Instagram post, Vicky showed Katrina and his private and special moments to their fans. They are embracing in the first photo, their expressions conveying pure joy and intense affection. One photo shows them praying during their griha pravesh puja, and another shows them holding hands at a wedding reception. Following a series of endearing photos from a pizza date and a vacation, Vicky posted the cutest picture of Katrina dozing off in the van as he affectionately holds her chin in his hand.
Check out the post below:
In the photos, we see Katrina and Vicky getting all goofy and romantic, summing up their loving relationship with each other. In the photos, the actor expressed that creating memories with her is his favourite aspect of life. Well, seeing their love through photos and videos is what fans love the most, too.
Vicky and Katrina's romantic journey and relationship
In case you missed it, Vicky Kaushal first revealed his connection with the stunning Katrina Kaif on the set of the legendary talk show Koffee With Karan. They quickly fell in love with one another, and now they're a happily married couple. On December 9, 2021, Vicky and Katrina tied the knot in a small ceremony, and their picture-perfect wedding went viral online.
During an interaction with The Times of India, Vicky spoke about his marital life, stating that patience on the part of both partners is essential for a successful marriage. Consistent agreement on all matters is difficult for any two individuals. At that point, wisdom and experience are of the essence. Over his married life until now, Vicky has learned that patience is vital to growing gracefully alongside his wife. If he can't be the ideal husband at all times, he strives to be that. The actor's family means the world to him, and he adores his wife. Vicky added that he has his share of flaws, though.
Indian 2has finally hit the theatres! TheKamal Haasan-starrer film is a sequel to the 1996 film Indian, in which the multi-faceted actor plays the role of iconic character Senapathy. While even before the sequel had released, the makers of the film have announced that the third part of the film will be coming soon.
If you had watched Indian 2, you would have known by now that the makers have attached the trailer of third part towards the end of the film. Now for those who haven’t watched Indian 2, we reveal what the trailer of the third part has. Read on further to know it.
Indian 3 trailer review
Indian 3 is the third instalment in the Indian film franchise. With director Shankar once again at the helm of it, Kamal Haasan’s Senapathy towards the end of Indian 2 introduces us to the third part. We are shown how Senapathy talks about the war of the present times like Indo-China war and Kargil War, but also reminds us about the war that was fought during the British colonial time.
The trailer also shows glimpses from the colonial era when the Britishers unleashed their atrocities across India, with many Indians losing their lives. Senapathy continues to talk about losses people faced during the time, and how crimes were unleashed on generations since 1800s. That is when we are introduced to Veerasekharan, a valiant warrior (played by Kamal Haasan) riding a horse. In another moment, we are also introduced to Kajal Aggarwal who locks horns with Veerasekharan in a Kalari duel. Cut to the present, we see cop Pramad (Bobby Simha) saying that Senapathy’s intention is to create riots across states and bring a change in the country. The title of Indian 3 concludes the trailer, as we are revealed that Veerasekharan Senapathy is given capital punishment. Titled Indian 3- War Mode, the film will hit theatres in 2025.
Indian 2
Indian 2 released on July 12 in theatres. The film, directed by Shankar, also stars Siddharth, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Jagan, Bobby Simha, SJ Suryah and others. Anirudh Ravichander has scored the music.
Sarfira movie review: Inspirational stories of grit and determination have been a favourite trope for our filmmakers, more so when they're inspired by true events or based on someone's life. They instantly strike an emotional chord. Akshay Kumar's Sarfira is a testament to the fact that when you have a good story at hand, even if it's a remake, there's a lot you can do to present it to a different set of audience in a whole new setting.
Directed by Sudha Kongara, who also helmed the Tamil original Soorarai Pottru (2020) starring Suriya, Sarfira, an adaptation of GR Gopinath's memoir Simply Fly: A Deccan Odyssey, is beyond just being a rags-to-riches story. It talks about resilience, and how when one decides to stand against the system and fight all odds, there's no stopping them. Though there have been way too many films on people chasing unachievable dreams, Sarfira stands out in its treatment and execution, and definitely for the consistency in its script. There's just right amount of every emotion it plays with and it doesn't get stuck in it for long. You experience happiness and sadness, and the next moment, there's a sense of pride in seeing the events unfold in the manner they do.
Sarfira follows the story of Vir Jagannath Mhatre (Akshay Kumar), a middle-class guy hailing from a small village in Maharashtra, who harbours the big dream of launching a low-cost airline to break cost and caste barriers. Against the non-violence principles of his teacher-father, who he calls a coward, Vir believes that one has to take charge to bring about a change and end the tyranny. Though both father and the son are visionaries in their own ways, their conflicting beliefs about hooliganism and revolution form the core of this story.
After an argument, Vir leaves home to join the Indian Air Force and soon leaves that too, along with two of his batchmates, to fructify his dream. He pitches his idea to aviation tycoon Paresh Goswami (Paresh Rawal), who not only ridicules him, but ends up becoming his arch nemesis. Each time Vir's dream to launch his airline (which he refers to as udta hua Udupi hotel), is about to see the light of the day, he encounters corruption, power play, red tapeism, betrayal, and class divide. How he overcomes all the challenges despite failing multiple times is what Sarfira keeps us hooked on.
Back home, Vir has a supportive wife in Rani (Radhikka Madan), who is equally ambitious and wants to run her successful bakery business. This shared passion of doing something they love and not conforming to societal norms brings the two together. And they have some endearing moments together. For once, the age gap between Kumar and Madan might raise the usual question, but I liked how the story very smartly establishes the fact in the very beginning itself that why Vir is still single at his age and how Rani, after 20 rejections, finds a suitable partner in him.
Kongara's story makes you clap and cry at the same time and you feel for each character from the word go. Throughout its runtime, the film highlights and celebrates Vir's journey of perseverance and strength to battle all obstacles. It gets a bit repetitive in between, but there's enough to draw you back into the actual story at hand. Pooja Tolani's dialogues are nothing over-the-top, yet they make you emotional and have a tinge of humour peppered here and there, which organically flows in conversations. The screenplay that Kongara has co-written with Shalini Ushadevi gets a bit complicated at times, especially when it switches between various timelines – Vir's young days, his struggle with father, his marriage proposal, courtship with Rani, and back to present day. The constant flashbacks tend to confuse you but fortunately, Akshay's changing looks make it slightly easier for us to understand which sequence he and the story are referring to.
“Sarfira is an Akshay Kumar show from start to end. He is in full form and brings a myriad of emotions to life with his earnest performance.”
There has been quite some time we saw this vulnerable side of the actor on the big screen. Though Mission Raniganj (again a biopic) and Raksha Bandhan showed him bring that side out, but the way Sarfira presents him looks like a gamechanger. There's rawness, conviction and sincerity in his portrayal and he doesn't let you blink an eye each time he is in the frame. The portions, where he is training at the air force camp, look physically taxing, and at 56, he is acing it like nobody's business.
There are quite a few scenes featuring him that totally left me awestruck. The one where is asking people at the airport to loan him some money so he can go back home to meet his ailing father, or when he asks his wife to lend him ₹15,000 so he can close a deal, with a promise that he would return it soon, are heartbreaking, and performed so beautifully.
Completing him well, Madan is in her element quite well. Feisty and fiery, she brings her spunk and charm to her character. A bit loud sometimes, she still manages to deliver an impressive performance and hold her ground alongside a star like Kumar. Rawal as the evidently painted villain sadly fails to evoke any emotion that stays with you. He is the least impactful of all, and even the supporting cast manages to rise above his average performance. I wished to see more of his face-off with Kumar on screen. Alas, beyond his OCD of sanitising his hands each time Vir touches him, we don't see the real side of his eccentricities. Prakash Belawadi, Seema Biswas, R. Sarathkumar and Anil Charanjeett have some heartwarming scenes, even though you often feel they very conveniently enter and disappear from the story.
At 155 minutes, Sarfira is a tad stretched and long, especially in the second half when the story has already taken off, but takes forever to land. A crisper narrative and some clever cuts at the editing table would have helped. The songs seemed a bit too unnecessary and could have easily been avoided to keep the story more focused and compact. Despite these lows, Sarfira soars high and keeps you invested in the story, and at the end, you are left smiling and feeling proud of Vir's achievements. It's a perfect family watch that gets you emotional, happy and inspires you to dream big. Watch it to celebrate yet another true story, and also to witness Akshay's 150th film as a leading hero. Stay till the end if you don't want to miss Suriya's cameo.
The much-anticipated wedding ofAnant AmbaniandRadhika Merchantis set to unfold today at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The air is thick with excitement as prominent personalities from across the globe arrive for the grand celebration. Among the attendees, South Indian superstars Mahesh Babu and Yash were spotted arriving in Mumbai, adding to the star power of the occasion.
Wedding ready
Mahesh Babu and Yash were spotted arriving in Mumbai today. Yash was greeted with loud cheers and excited chants by the paparazzi stationed at the airport when he arrived in Mumbai on Friday. He was wearing a simple black t-shirt with blue denims. In several videos, Yash was seen telling the photographers to calm down and be careful.
Meanwhile, Mahesh Babu was spotted with his wife and actor Namrata Shirodkar when he arrived in Mumbai for the wedding today. Both of them looked relaxed as they arrived in the city.
The wedding will see a bevy of global icons in attendance at the nuptials, from reality TV stars Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian to Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas to John Cena. Futurist Peter Diamandis, artist Jeff Koons, self-help coach Jay Shetty, former UK PMs Boris Johnson and Tony Blair, former US secretary of state John Kerry, former Swedish PM Carl Bildt, and former Canadian PM Stephen Harper and several other celebrities, politicians and industrialists are expected to be present at the ceremony.
The festivities
Adhering to traditional Hindu Vedic customs, the main ceremonies will commence on Friday, July 12, with the auspicious Shubh Vivah, or wedding function. The celebrations will continue on Saturday, July 13, with Shubh Aashirwad. The final event, Mangal Utsav or the wedding reception, is scheduled for Sunday, July 14.
Anant Ambani andRadhika Merchantare getting married today (July 12) at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. This event has truly become a global affair, with celebrities from across the world flying in to attend the wedding festivities.John Cena, the latest addition to the star-studded guest list, has arrived in Mumbai.
John Cena in Mumbai
Wrestler-turned-actor John was greeted with excitement as he arrived in Mumbai on Friday afternoon. Wearing a grey tee shirt, tan shorts, and a cap, he smiled as he spotted the paparazzi clicking him and yelling out his name. After thanking his posse, he waved at the photographers before getting into his car, adding to the buzz around the event.
John is not the first international celebrity to fly in. Reality TV stars Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian were also clicked arriving in Mumbai on Thursday evening. Kim wore a figure-hugging dress, with her hair up in a bun, while Khloe opted for a casual white tee-shirt and jeans, leaving her hair loose. The duo received an Indian-style welcome at their hotel. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas also flew in for the wedding on Thursday morning.
Apart from Kim, Khloe, Priyanka, Nick and John, Anant and Radhika’s wedding will see a bevvy of celebrities in attendance. Futurist Peter Diamandis, artist Jeff Koons, self-help coach Jay Shetty, former UK PMs Boris Johnson and Tony Blair, former US secretary of state John Kerry, former Swedish PM Carl Bildt, and former Canadian PM Stephen Harper and several other celebrities, politicians and industrialists are expected to be present at the ceremony.
The festivities
Adhering to traditional Hindu Vedic customs, the main ceremonies will commence on Friday, July 12, with the auspicious Shubh Vivah, or wedding function. The celebrations will continue on Saturday, July 13, with Shubh Aashirwad. The final event, Mangal Utsav or the wedding reception, is scheduled for Sunday, July 14.
Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant's three-day wedding celebrations will be held on July 12th as 'Shubh Vibhava', followed by 'Shubh Ashirvad' on July 13th and 'Mangal Utsav' on July 14th. The program will be held at the Jio World Convention Center. , located in the bustling business district of Mumbai.
WWE star John Cena arrives in Mumbai ahead of Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant wedding
Wrestler-turned-actor John Cena was greeted with excitement as he arrived in Mumbai on Friday afternoon. Wearing a grey tee shirt, tan shorts, and a cap, he smiled as he spotted the paparazzi clicking him and yelling out his name. After thanking his posse, he waved at the photographers before getting into his car, adding to the buzz around the event. Read here
Mahesh Babu, Yash arrive in Mumbai for Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant's wedding, Toxic star spotted in a new hairstyle
Mahesh Babu and Yash were spotted arriving in Mumbai today. Yash was greeted with loud cheers and excited chants by the paparazzi stationed at the airport when he arrived in Mumbai on Friday. He was wearing a simple black t-shirt with blue denims. In several videos, Yash was seen telling the photographers to calm down and be careful. Read here
Anant Ambani wedding: One-of-a-kind looks from the Ambani wedding
Before the wedding, there were several lavish pre-wedding events, including celebrations at Jamnagar and a Mediterranean cruise featuring performances by global stars like Rihanna, Justin Bieber and Katy Perry.
Expected guests at Ambani's wedding
The guest list is expected to include prominent personalities from Bollywood, business world and international circles. Political figures such as former UK Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Boris Johnson, former US Secretary of State John Kerry, former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt are expected to attend. Aramco CEO Amin Nasser, HSBC Group Chairman Mark Tucker, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayan, Morgan Stanley MD Michael Grimes, Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Lee, Mubadala MD Khaldoon, Borje Ekholm and Temasek CEO Dilhan Pillay will also attend.
Among celebrities, Kim and Khloe Kardashian are likely to be the main attractions, while intellectuals may seek out futurist Peter Diamandis, artist Jeff Koons, or self-help guru Jay Shetty. The domestic guest list includes senior political figures including Union Cabinet Ministers and several Chief Ministers. Expect performances from Adele, Drake and Lana Del Rey, as well as top Indian musicians like Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal.
Ananth Ambani's Wedding Dress Codes
Guests have been asked to wear Indian attire befitting the grandeur of the event. Special arrangements have been made for international participants, including private flights and accommodation. As preparations continue and excitement builds, the Ambani-merchandise wedding is set to be a show of pomp and pageantry, continuing the Ambani family's tradition of hosting grand events. Stay tuned for the live updates.
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