happy birthday aishwarya rai: from kajra re to nimbooda, iconic songs featuring the actor

Aishwarya Rai is celebrating her 50th birthday today. The actor- who first appeared on screen in Mani Ratnam's Iruvar three decades ago- has gifted us some unforgettable songs throughout her long journey in the movies. It somehow feels as if the actor herself has become symbolic of these melodies- her presence has made these tunes linger in our minds for as long as we can remember. What better way to celebrate the actor than to revisit these iconic songs? 

Taal Se Taal Mila: There's no way a list of Aishwarya Rai songs would be complete without a gem like Taal Se Taal Mila- from Subhash Ghai's Taal. Aishwarya, dressed in all white, finds herself dancing with excitement and anticipation. The actor is able to express that longing so much so, that by the time the rhythms of this song are transferred from singer Alka Yagnik to Udit Narayan in the end, we are invited towards the ache that she feels now. Does she know this man? Who is he? Will her life change forever? It is a divine song made all the more unforgettable by the actor's presence.

Kajra Re: Aishwarya Rai stepped in for a cameo in Bunty Aur Babli with Kajra Re, and the rest is history. The actor dances like a dream in this sensual number, fully aware of the effect she has on the entire room. Although the legacy of this Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy composition took a life of its own after Aishwarya married her co-star in the song Abhishek Bachchan, with father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan by his side- it's the unmatched grace that she brings to the dance movements and expressions that has made Kajra Re so iconic."Tujhse milna purani Dilli mein, chhor aaye nishani Dilli mein..."

Barso Re: The mark of that first drop of rain falls on Aishwarya's face sets the tone of this joyful and gorgeous composition by A.R. Rahman. The actor brings plenty of spirit and enthusiasm in these few minutes, underlining the defiant and liberated soul of a rural Indian woman taking control of her destiny. She swims into the river, climbs a huge rock, and decides to run away from home. Not every decision she takes might be rational, but she knows what she wants. And that is exactly what matters to her. A truly unforgettable treat of a song in Aishwarya's career.

Silsila Ye Chahat Ka: Aishwarya has more than one job to do in this luminous number sung by Shreya Ghoshal. Above lip-synching and matching the intricate dance movements, she also has to balance that diya at all times. The emblem of her undying love. If you wondered why did the diya not go off after so much to and fro, you're definitely not the only one! Aishwarya excels at it without missing a beat- bringing the exact balance of hopefulness and anguish in her movements.

Nimbooda Nimbooda: Saroj Khan choreographed many of Aishwarya's dance numbers, but none as intricate and exciting as Nimbooda Nimbooda. The choreographer gives the actor a lot to work with, and the actor matches every beat of this pacy number while adding dollops of mischief and verve into the performance. Even after two decades, the song can transport anyone to the playful, ornate feel of 90s mainstream Bollywood movies. No matter how many years pass, this song still feels so fresh and new.

Udi : The combo of Sunidhi Chauhan and Aishwarya Rai never misses! In this triumphant declaration of liberty and love, composed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali- Aishwarya Rai gets to unfurl for a few minutes of carefree abandon. She is shy at first to take the spotlight, but finally gives in to the music and energy that surrounds her. It's hard to take one's eyes off her as she makes her way onto the stage and executes that dreamlike dance in front of an audience.

devara: janhvi kapoor plays 'thangam' in the jr ntr starrer, first look out

 

Janhvi Kapoor is one of the top stars in Hindi and is slowly getting her presence felt in the last one year. With Jr NTR's Devara, she will be making her Telugu debut in the direction of Koratala Siva. Well, after keeping us waiting, she has finally joined the shooting of the film today.

On this occasion, the makers of the film revealed her first look. Janhvi Kapoor is seen dressed in a traditional Telugu attire and plays the role of Thangam from the film. The picture has gone viral and a few comments say that Janhvi reminds us of her mom Sridevi from her early days when she used to do Telugu films. 

Janhvi will be seen as a village belle in the film. We have exclusively come to know that Janhvi will be seen as the daughter of a fisherman and will have a key impact in the proceedings. 

Janhvi will mostly be seen in a half sarees which is a traditional dress of the Telugu girls in the earlier years. Saif Ali Khan plays the main villain in this film which has music by Anirudh Ravichander.

Janhvi Kapoor has been paid big bucks to be a part of this film which has an ocean background. This is the first time that Janhvi has been paid with NTR and she is super excited about the combination. Devara showcases Jr NTR in a dual avatar as per the rumors.

Fans of Janhvi Kapoor are super excited to see her in a Telugu film as her mother Sridevi is a legend of Telugu cinema. Well, the first look is worth the wait and we need to see how Janhvi performs in the film opposite a powerhouse performer like NTR.

watch | ranveer singh recreates 'looking like a wow' trend after wife deepika padukone's viral video

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have hit the headlines again! After their Koffee With Karan 8 episode, the power couple made their first public appearance at the Jio World Plaza launch. At the event, the Befirke actor planted a kiss on his wife's cheek. Their video has gone viral on social media. For that matter, Ranveer followed DP's footsteps and even recreated the 'looking like a wow' trend at the mega launch.

Ranveer Singh recreates 'looking like a wow' trend

Right after she faced criticism for the KWK 8 episode, Deepika recreated the 'looking like a wow' trend on Instagram. The actress' video was posted around the time she was at the receiving end of backlash. 

Now, her husband Ranveer tried the viral trend at the Jio World Plaza launch. The actor's version of the 'looking like a wow' trend has hit the internet and it is bound to leave you in splits. 

Ranveer-Deepika on Koffee With Karan 8

Ranveer and Deepika's Koffee With Karan 8 appearance was their first joint interview as a couple after five years of marriage. The lovebirds got married on November 14, 2018. This year, they will complete 5 years of togetherness. The duo fell in love on the sets of Goliyon Ki Rasleela... Ram Leela. Ranveer proposed to Deepika in 2015 and three years later, they tied the knot.

Ranveer's work front

Work-wise, Ranveer was last seen in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani with Alia Bhatt. After the debacle of 83, Jayeshbhai Jordaar and Circkus, the actor delivered a successful film this year. 

Next, he will be seen in Singham Again with Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, and Deepika. It is being directed by Rohit Shetty. The actor has reprised his role from Simmba for this project.

Apart from that, he will be seen playing the lead role in Farhan Akhtar's Don 3. The actor has stepped into Shah Rukh Khan's shoes for the movie. The first two installments of Don starred SRK in the lead role.

tollywood stars, varun tej-lavanya have a memorable haldi ceremony, pics go viral

Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi are all set to tie the knot on November 1, 2023, and the wedding festivities are in full swing. Well, a host of activities happened today and the one which caught the attention of many is the Haldi ceremony. 

The rituals were held in a very private manner in the backdrop of an open lawn in a resort in Tuscany, Italy. A few pictures from the Haldi went viral. The ones which are seen in the pictures below are Chiranjeevi and his wife Surekha who are seen along with the couple. 

The wedding is only being attended by just 100 guests from both the families. A very popular Mumbai-based wedding planner has been roped in to handle the high-profile wedding. Varun Tej and Lavanya were seen dressed in yellow outfits. 

The outfits of the couple for the entire wedding have been designed by Manish Malhotra. The news is that he has charged a bomb for styling the couple for their D-day. A traditional Telugu wedding has been planned and on the evening of November 1, 2023, a stylish European-based reception has been planned for the guests.

On the 5th of November, Varun's dad, Naga Babu has planned a special reception for the industry folks in Hyderabad. Varun and Lavanya met on the sets of the film Mister and have been dating since. 

The wedding is being attended by the likes of Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan, Allu Arjun, Sai Tej, Nithin, and many others from the Telugu film industry. Watch this space for more updates on the mega wedding.

ayushmann khurrana’s dream girl 2 becomes one of the most watched films on ott this week

 Ayushmann Khurrana’s Dream Girl 2 has become one of the most watched films on OTT this week. The movie is a theatrical release which is out on OTT recently. The film is currently competing with Sunny Deol’s Gadar 2 and Akshay Kumar’s OMG 2. The two films released together and have been clashing on OTT too. Ormax Media has unveiled its list of the top three theatrical releases which are now working well on OTT. The list is for October 20-26. Here it is…

Gadar 2

After last week, Gadar 2’s popularity went up. The movie has gone up from the second to first spot. Gadar 2 is one of the highest grossing films of the year. The movie is the sequel to the 2001 release. Apart from maintaining the essence of the iconic songs from the original film, Gadar 2 also stays true to the plot which was touched upon in Gadar and that is what makes this film desirable, in both theatres as well as on OTT.

OMG 2

The two sequels – Gadar 2 as well as OMG 2 – released in theatres on August 11. OMG 2’s original film released in 2012 and was a hit. The film, adapted from a Gujarati play Kanji Virudh Kanji (which was also adapted from the Billy Connolly film The Man Who Sued God), starred Paresh Rawal opposite Akshay Kumar. The latest features Pankaj Tripathi as the second male lead opposite Akshay.

Dream Girl 2

Dream Girl 2 is the latest film to release on OTT. It is among top three already. The film, a sequel to the 2019 release, sees Ayushmann back as Pooja. The movie also introduces Ananya Panday to the franchise. Dream Girl 2 also worked well in theatres.

Bigg Boss 17: Salman Khan warns Abhishek Sharma about Isha Malviya’s boyfriend Samarth Jurel’s entry, says ‘Toofaan aane wala hai’

Salman Khan has warned Abhishek Sharma about Isha Malviya’s boyfriend entering Bigg Boss 17 soon. While the exes Abhishek and Isha are still in the house and he is still attached to her, Isha’s boyfriend Samarth Jurel is a wild card contestant who will join the show over the Weekend Ka Vaar. Various promos of him are already going viral on the internet.

How did Salman warn Abhishek

Salman Khan, who has been guiding Abhishek to move on from Isha (since she has been clear about her intentions), now told Abhishek that he has to take care of his own well-being and stay strong in the house. The host said, “Apne emotions ko sambhaalo warna bahut bhaari padega. Ek bada toofaan aane wala hai.” The toofaan surely hinted at Samarth’s entry, which already hit Abhishek like a wave.

The entry breaks Abhishek

Samarth’s entry as ‘Isha’s boyfriend’ left Abhishek in tears. He kept grieving at how he lost the love of his life and she has moved on and the other guy (co-incidentally their co-star from Udaariyaan) is in the house too. As Abhishek broke down, the housemates gathered to console him. Munawar rushed to be there by Abhishek’s side. While Samarth entered as ‘Isha’s boyfriend,’ she refused to dating him.

Abhishek-Isha’s bond

Abhishek is still very much in love with and is crushing over Isha. He has found the woman of his dreams in Isha and thus, refuses to let her go. She, on the other hand, has been clear that she just wants to keep Abhishek in the friendzone. This has been hurting him further.

rip matthew perry: kareena kapoor khan, ranveer singh, samantha ruth prabhu, sidharth malhotra, kiara advani grieve over the friends star's untimely death

 Sunday morning began with heartbreaking news of Matthew Perry, popularly known as Chandler Bing from Friends, passing away at the age of 54. The actor was loved for his incredible performance as this iconic character, which he entertained for a decade. He gained global recognition with the sitcom, and fans are mourning his untimely demise in the most heartbreaking way.

Indian celebritites express grief:

Several Indian celebrities who are fans of Matthew and Friends took to their social media pages to express their sadness over his death. Actors, namely Ranveer Singh, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani, and others, shared the late actor's photo on their Instagram stories.

Take a look below:

Kareena Kapoor Khan

Ranveer Singh:

Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Priya Mani

Varun Dhawan

Sidharth Malhotra

Kiara Advani

Athiya Shetty

Rest in peace, Matthew Perry!

Fans share favourite moments:

Several fans shared their favourite scenes of the actor from Friends and called him the best character on the show. 

Here are a few of them:

Tragic discovery and investigation:

The Los Angeles Times reported that, according to law enforcement, Matthew Perry was discovered dead in his Los Angeles home's hot tub on Saturday. At around 4 o'clock in the afternoon, police were called to his residence after he was found lifeless. Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, the sources who talked to the international publication on the condition of anonymity were unable to provide a specific cause of death. According to reports, no narcotics were discovered at the scene. Moreover, according to police enforcement, they don't think any foul play can be suspected.

The official Instagram page of Friends shared the heartbreaking news by writing, "We are devastated to learn of Matthew Perry’s passing. He was a true gift to us all. Our hearts go out to his family, loved ones, and all of his fans."

In a lively cast that also included Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt Le Blanc, and David Schwimmer, Matthew stood out for his portrayal of the attractive, witty, and charming Chandler Bing. The award-winning sitcom aired from 1994 to 2004.

deepika padukone is unbothered by all the trolling, knows she's ‘looking like a wow’ in new video. watch

 

Actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's appearance on Koffee With Karan season 8 has been dubbed a PR nightmare but that doesn't seem to bother them all that much. On Saturday night, Deepika took to Instagram to share a hilarious video of herself, using the ‘looking like a wow' audio. 

The video shows Deepika in a pink, embellished outfit with heavy diamond earrings. She films herself mouthing the words, “So beautiful, so elegant. Just looking like a wow.” It was posted with a similar caption too.

The video got a comment from Ranveer as well, who wrote, “HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA !!!!! DEDD !!!!!” Koffee With Karan host Karan Johar also commented, “Am obsessed.” Anisha, Deepika's younger sister also commented, “But why are you not wearing mouse colour?”

'Looking like a wow' and ‘Maine pehna hai mouse colour’ are two videos trending on social media right now. In them, two women who run Instagram accounts for their apparel brands, show outfits to the cameras in their unique styles that have tickled millions over the last week. Even Wamiqa Gabbi made a video to the trending audio earlier this week.

Deepika and Ranveer were the first guests on the current, new season of Koffee With Karan, that aired the first episode on Thursday. On the Koffee couch, Deepika revealed that she and Ranveer had not committed to each other and that she was seeing other people as well until he asked her to marry him. Ranveer is also being trolled for his description of the moment he first met Deepika and how fairytale-like the moment was. People later discovered that he described his first meeting with rumoured ex-girlfriend Anushka Sharma in similar words in 2011 as well.