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Mahesh Babu's family is known for being expressive about their love and care towards each other, as evident by their social media. Recently, Mahesh andNamrata took to their Instagram handles to wish their daughter, Sitara, a happy 12th birthday.
Mahesh Babu, Namrata wish Sitara on 12th birthday
Mahesh, while sharing Sitara's photo wearing an orange dress, captioned his post, “Happy 12 my little one! (heart emoji) @sitaraghattamaneni Have the best day ever. May all that you wish for be yours! Shine bright, like the star you are (stars emojis) Love you, more and more..(heart emojis) Happy birthday sunshine (sun and heart emojis).”
Mahesh's wife and Sitara's mother Namrata Shirodkar also wrote a birthday post for her daughter. Namrata's heartfelt note on Instagram read, “Happy Birthday to my favourite little travel companion…(three hearts emojis) Different countries, countless memories, you’ve always been my little guide (three heart-shaped-eye emojis) Making every journey special.…celebrating these moments and memories. I can see what an incredible little girl you are growing into (three kisses emojis) I Love you my sweetheart always! (heart emoji) and forever (three smiling emojis) Happy 12 my little one (two stars emojis).”
Namrata had shared a reel showing Sitara's growth from a toddler to a 12-year-old. It showcased many photos of the birthday girl with her friends and family.
Mahesh Babu-Namrata Shirodkar's relationship
Mahesh and Namrata tied the knot on February 10, 2005 at Marriott Hotel, Mumbai during the shooting of Athadu (2005). The couple has a 17-year-old son named Gautam and a daughter, Sitara.
Mahesh Babu's upcoming project
Mahesh made his acting debut with the Telugu romantic comedy Rajakumarudu. He was last seen in the Telugu action-drama Guntur Kaaram. The actor will be next seen in SS Rajamouli's under-production epic action-adventure, tentatively titled SSMB29.
Hina Khan recently underwent surgery after being diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. Today, she dropped an inspirational workout video on Instagram. The clip shows Hina practising kickboxing with her trainer at thegym. She also penned a note with the clip. Read on to see what she wrote.
Hina Khan works out at the gym after surgery
The video shows Hina Khan practising kickboxing with her trainer. The actor shared the video with the caption, “Will it to win it, one step at a time. Doing what I promised myself…yes…just as I said, you can find Good Days and make the most of it, even if they are few. This journey should be remembered for what I made off it…not the other way around. Thank you, Allah, for giving me this strength…I pray for your continuous support and healing.”
Hina also penned a message for people fighting battles similar to hers. She wrote, “With all due respect to everyone who’s battling similar fights more or less…the idea is to know yourself, find your own way and listen to your body.”
Internet reacts to Hina Khan's video
Fans commended Hina in the comments. One user wrote, “You will be healthy soon. God bless you.” Another commented, “Hina, wishing you a swift and smooth recovery. May each day bring you more strength, better health, and renewed energy.” A fan wrote, “Girl power Sher Khan.” “You gonna rock in this battle, Sher Khan @realhinakhan. Your fans are always there to support you,” another fan commented.
Benefits of kickboxing
Kickboxing, which combines boxing techniques with kicks, is considered an excellent workout that helps tone your entire body. It is an aerobic workout that burns calories and can help you lose weight. Additionally, it boosts cardiovascular health, muscle strength, coordination, balance, confidence, sleep, and mental health.
Sushmita Senand her boyfriend Rohman Shawl attended an awards event together in Mumbai. Several pictures and videos of the duo emerged on social media platforms.
Rohman is rotetive of Sushmita
In a clip posted by a paparazzi on Instagram, the duo was seen leaving the event venue together. As they walked towards the exit, there were several people. Rohman Shawl walked beside Sushmita, making sure that she wasn't pushed by anyone. As a fan clicked a selfie, Rohman extended his hand and kept it behind Sushmita.
Rohman escorted Sushmita to their car
At the exit, he walked ahead of her in the crowd. He also escorted her to their car before getting inside himself. For the event, Sushmita wore a shimmery black dress and heels. Rohman was seen in a white shirt and black pants. Reacting to the post, a fan called them a "gorgeous couple". A comment read, "Respect for Rohman Shawl, very protective guy." A person wrote, "They both look cute." "This man is the greenest flag ever," said an Instagram user.
About Sushmita and Rohman
Sushmita is often seen together with Rohman. On December 2021, she had announced separation from him. She had said, "We began as friends, we remain friends!!! The relationship was long over… the love remains!!! #nomorespeculations #liveandletlive #cherishedmemories #gratitude #love #friendship I love you guys!!! #duggadugga.”
Ever since then, both are seen together on various occasions, even with Sushmita's daughters and other family members. However, rumours about their patch-up began after they were seen rekindling romance as they arrived at a Diwali party, holding hands in front of paparazzi last year.
Sushmita's last project
Sushmita was last seen in the acclaimed thriller drama Aarya 3 which reignited fervent admiration from fans. In the show, Sushmita plays a tough woman, who goes beyond boundaries to protect her family from the world of crime. The first season was even nominated for the Best Drama series at the International Emmy Awards.
Arjun KapoorandMalaika Arora's breakup rumours sparked a lot of buzz on social media. The duo did not respond to the reports, but they posted hints about their relationship on social media. Arjun shared a note on his Instagram about dealing with pain and staying positive.
Arjun shared a note in his Instagram story which read. “Staying positive does not mean that things will turn out okay. Rather, it is knowing you will be okay no matter how things turn out.” A few weeks ago, the actor captioned another cryptic note as, “We have two choices in life. We can be prisoners of our past or explorers of future possibilities.” Malaika too dropped a cryptic post on Instagram a few weeks ago which read, “When they say you can't do it, do it twice and take pics.”
Arjun Kapoor-Malaika Arora relationship history
Malaika and Arjun began dating in 2018. The duo had although never spoken much about their relationship, but kept posting mushy pictures from their vacations as well as while wishing each other on birthdays. Malaika was earlier married to Arbaaz Khan. They have a son called Arhaan from their marriage. The ex-couple officially divorced in May 2017. Arbaaz recently got married to Sshura Khan.
Arjun Kapoor's acting journey
Arjun made his Bollywood debut with Ishaqzaade. He later starred in films like Aurangzeb, 2 States, Gunday, Finding Fanny, Half Girlfriend, Ki and Ka, Mubarakan, Namastey England, India's Most Wanted, Panipat, Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar, Ek Villain Returns, Kuttey and The Lady Killer.
Arjun Kapoor's upcoming projects
Arjun will be next seen in Meri Patni Ka remake diected by Mudassar Aziz. The movie features Bhumi Pednekar and Rakul Preet Singh in pivotal roles. He is also part of Rhit Shetty's Singham Again, featuring Ajay Devgn, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, Jackie Shroff, Ranveer Singh and Akshay Kumar in crucial characters.
Heteropaternal superfecundation is the subject of Bad Newz, an unusual comedy. Tragically, Saloni Bagga (Triptii Dimri) becomes pregnant with twins, and Akhil Chadha (Vicky Kaushal) and Gurbeer Pannu (Ammy Virk) end up being the fathers. This sets off a wild competition for her affection and custody of their children. There is mayhem as Akhil and Gurbeer compete for Saloni's love.
Bad Newz review:
In most of the scenes where Vicky Kaushal and Ammy Virk's characters fight by getting into metaphorical situations, Triptii Dimri, as Saloni Bagga, asks them to stop at once and make things all about themselves. That's what Bad Newz is all about! The film adopts a narcissistic approach, focusing solely on male characters and their issues, while the female lead appears to yearn for attention, seemingly trapped in a quiet room. In Good Newwz (2019), Kareena Kapoor Khan shuts down Akshay Kumar's character with a monologue about pregnancy and what women go through. However, in Bad Newz, Dimri's character narrowly misses the opportunity to fully express herself.
Ishita Moitra (of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani) and Tarun Dudeja (of Dhak Dhak) wrote the film, which explores heteropaternal superfecundation in detail. The very first scene introduces this concept. It appears that the idea of creating a biopic on Saloni Bagga was added later after the release of Animal, as it referenced Bhabhi No. 2 and National Crush, the names Dimri gained online.
Similar to Good Newwz, which opens with references from Friends, Bad Newz also follows a similar path, featuring Ross' love-bombing of Rachel after she begins working at Bloomingdale. As a result, the plot of both films is so similar that it's two male characters fighting among themselves, one with a higher ego than the other. Additionally, Bad Newz takes a considerable amount of time to initiate the plot, resulting in a build-up that ultimately yields no results.
Bad Newz shows Saloni and Akhil falling in love instantly and getting married in no time. However, due to frequent disruptions at her workplace and her lack of personal space, they parted ways after a period of six months. Indeed, in this peculiar scenario, one of the men is her ex-husband, while Gurbeer serves as her boss at a new hotel in Mussoorie. In one intoxicated night, their lives change as Saloni eventually becomes pregnant with twins, and both men pass the paternity test in a rare case.
Shah Rukh Khan films, particularly Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Dil To Pagal Hai, serve as a rich source of meta references in Bad Newz. Almost every romantic movie featuring the superstar incorporates references in a scene or song, such as Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam from the underrated film Duplicate (1998). At a certain point, it appears so contrived that the filmmakers believed Shah Rukh's popularity would distract them from the film's uninteresting plot.
After such a drab first half, the second half's plot becomes so predictable that you want to know what happens and how they handle the babies' birth. Only the build-up and unnecessary sub-plots diminish the impact of the emotional angle, which is a necessary element in these types of films. While comedies transport us to the Hera Pheri era, we should revisit those films rather than new ones that fail to properly incorporate 90s jokes.
Anand Tiwari, who has previously directed the films Maja Ma and Love Per Square Foot, also helmed the series Bang Baaja Baaraat and Bandish Bandits. To be honest, all these projects have a peculiar structure that results in more misses than hits. However, given the screenplay by Moitra and Dudeja, one might anticipate an increase in Tiwari's directing, but this doesn't materialise.
The main male character and their ego receive the most energy from the film's twists and turns, while the female lead merely acts as a catalyst, serving solely to advance the plot.
Vicky Kaushal's portrayal of Akhil Chadda elevates the West Delhite snob to a level that borders on annoying, just as the character aspires to be. At first, the character seemed to embody the energy of Ranveer Singh's Band Baaja Baaraat character, but later, the actor added his own charm to the role. However, the childish quirks begin to irritate, and the redemption arc also lacks credibility.
On the other hand, Ammy Virk, as Gurbeer Pannu, hardly brings anything to the table. Ammy Virk's role primarily serves to promote heteropaternal superfecundation, offering no additional value. The actor's weak performance limits his dialogue, which doesn't get more complex as the story turns.
Meanwhile, this is Tripti Dimri's first out-and-out comedy, and she does bring out her humorous side. We saw her bawling and frowning in her earlier works, which continue here. However, the humorous and boisterous aspects are enjoyable, albeit to a limited degree.
Overall, Kaushal manages to overshadow everyone with his mere presence, and it seems like the film has been tailor-made only for him and no one else.
After a long time, there are certain songs that will stay in the film, and after a long time, I witnessed people at the press screening stay back to watch Tauba Tauba on the big screen.
Remember Anand Tiwari's famous TV commercial where he serves tea outside a theatre as people skip voting and head for a movie screening? It is likely that the actor-filmmaker also needs to "Jaago Re" and get out of these bizarre plot-led films.
Bad Newz verdict:
Overstuffed with subplots and lacking genuine emotional depth, Bad Newz ends up being more of a headache than a headline.
Theatrical and OTT releases this week: The releases include everything from rom-coms and thrillers to spine-chilling horror and action. Check out the list of Hindi, English, Malayalam, Japanese and Korean releases this week before you head to the cinemas or cozy up at home.
Theatrical releases this week
Bad Newz
Anand Tiwari’s hilarious rom-com Bad Newz stars Triptii Dimri, Vicky Kaushal and Ammy Virk in the lead roles. Written by Ishita Moitra and Tarun Dudeja and produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Anand Tiwari, the film promises to be a rollercoaster ride. Based on the topic of heteropaternal superfecundation, Triptii’s Saloni finds herself conceived with twins from two different fathers.
Twisters
Twisters is a sequel to the iconic 1996 film Twister. Directed by Oscar-nominated Lee Isaac Chung, the action-packed spectacle stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, and Anthony Ramos. The film tells the story of a former storm chaser and social media star who find themselves battling unprecedented weather conditions in Oklahoma in order to test an experimental weather alert system.
Immaculate
Michael Mohan’s gripping horror film stars Sydney Sweeney, Alvaro Morte, and Benedetta Porcaroli. At a remote Italian convent, a devout nun from Detroit named Cecilia finds herself in a nightmarish ordeal. She moves to the convent for her faith, only to discover deep, horrifying secrets. A mystery pregnancy celebrated as a miracle soon sends her life into a spiral. The film is produced by Neon, known for Parasite and Triangle of Sadness.
Spy x Family Code: White
Voiced by Takuya Eguchi (Loid Forger), Atsumi Tanezaki (Anya), and Saori Hayami (Yor), this Japanese anime promises an unforgettable adventure. The Forger family—a spy, an assassin, and a telepathic child—embarks on a winter getaway that swiftly descends into chaos. Loid’s mission, Operation Strix, takes an unexpected twist when Anya’s innocent involvement triggers events that threaten global peace.
Treasure
Starring Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry, Treasure is a heartwarming and poignant tragicomedy set against the backdrop of 1990s Poland. It is based on the 1999 novel Too Many Men by Lily Brett. Directed by Julia von Heinz, this film follows Ruth, an American music journalist, and her father, Edek, a Holocaust survivor. Ruth embarks on a journey to her father’s childhood haunts, hoping to uncover their family’s buried secrets, only to get into hilarious misadventures.
Accident or Conspiracy: Godhra
Accident or Conspiracy: Godhra digs deeper into one of India’s darkest chapters. In February 2002, numerous people were tragically killed in the Godhra train burning, igniting widespread Hindu-Muslim riots across Gujarat. This film, starring Ranvir Shorey, directed by MK Shivaaksh and produced by BJ Purohit, brings to life the investigation by the Nanavati-Mehta Commission.
OTT releases this week
Aadujeevitham - Disney+ Hotstar
Inspired by true events, Aadujeevitham - The Goat Life, directed by Blessy and starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Amala Paul, is based on a novel of the same name by Benyamin. The Malayalam film explores the real-life story of Najeeb, a Malayali immigrant laborer, one among thousands of Indians who were forced into slavery in Saudi Arabia as goatherds on secluded farms in the deserts by the native Arabs
Lady in the Lake - Apple TV+
Based on Laura Lippman’s novel, Natalia Portman headlines Lady in the Lake as Maddie Schwartz while Moses Ingram plays Cleo Sherwood. Set in 1960s Baltimore, it tells the story of a Jewish housewife who reinvents her life and becomes an investigative journalist. Kicking off the series of events is the disappearance of a young girl on Thanksgiving Day in 1996. Maddie digs deep and unearths secrets that challenge her perceptions.
Sweet Home (Season 3) - Netflix
The third season of this South Korean series sees the tensions between humans, monsters and neohumans reach a peak. It follows the harrowing tale of Cha Hyun-su and his friends as they struggle to survive in a world plagued by monstrous evolutions. New alliances are formed, old friendships are broken and one character returns as half human, half monster.
Actor coupleVicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif attended the screening of his new filmBad Newz in Mumbai on Thursday night. Many other celebrities, including Ananya Panday, Karan Johar, Rakul Preet Singh, Jackky Bhagnani, Neha Dhupia, Lakshya and Wamiqa Gabbi, were also seen. Triptii Dimri And Ammy Virk also attended the screening of the film.
Vicky, Katrina Kaif stun at Bad Newz screening
For the event, Katrina Kaif wore a white dress, matching blazer, and heels. Vicky was seen in a printed shirt under a black coat, pants, and shoes. Triptii was seen in a white outfit and heels. Ananya Panday wore a black bodycon dress.
More celebs at event
While Rakul Preet was seen in a green dress, Jackky opted for a white shirt and black pants. Karan Johar was dressed in a black ensemble—a T-shirt, jacket, and denims. Neha wore a rust-coloured dress and white boots. Wamiqa Gabbi was seen in a saree. Vicky's brother Sunny Kaushal and their parents also attended the screening.
About Bad Newz
Directed by Anand Tiwari, the film seems to be a successor to the 2019 hit Good Newwz, which starred Kareena Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Kiara Advani, and Diljit Dosanjh in the lead roles. Anand co-produced Bad Newz with Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Amritpal Singh Bindra. Triptii Dimri and Ammy Virk are also part of Bad Newz.
At a recent Bad Newz promotional event in Delhi, Vicky addressed the pregnancy rumours about Katrina and termed them as 'speculations.' He had said, “Good news ki jo apne baat ki, woh jab aayegi toh (The good news that you are talking about), we'll be very happy to share whenever it happens, but until then, there's no truth to that, and it's only speculation.”
He had added, "Abhi Bad Newz enjoy kijiye, jab good news ayega to hum aapke saath zarur share karenge (Till then enjoy the film, Bad Newz and when there is good news, we will definitely share with you)."
