Actors Genelia Dehmukh and Riteish Deshmukh celebrated their eighth marriage anniversary on Monday. Genelia said she loves being her husband's wife, and took to Instagram where she shared a video collage of herself with Rietish.
Cute actress Genelia Deshmukh took to social media to pen a hearty wish for her hubby and actor Riteish Deshmukh, who turned 42 on Thursday.
In a post she shared on Instagram and Twitter, the actress wrote: “There are times in life you search and you search and you search, for someone perfect.. N sometimes you just never really find that person. I didn’t search when I met you but I was in love with the idea of having a guy like you. N Then the real deal happened, You happened to me @riteishd..”
“We have gone through all our phases in life together, From being clueless teenagers to husband and wife to parents and it’s all been beautiful but the best part of my life will always be YOU and that doesn’t change, no matter how much time goes by..”
“So I don’t believe we had everything perfect, I just believe we stuck with our imperfections, with our weirdness, with our flaws and found something so imperfectly perfect..I Love You @riteishd. Happy Birthday Navra.”
Several friends and industry colleagues wished Riteish birthday, too.
Commenting on Genelia’s tweet, Kriti Sanon wrote: “You two are adorable.. Happiest Birthday Ritss @Riteishd.”
Mumbai: Actors Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza at filmmaker Goldie Behl’s birthday bash in Mumbai on Jan 25, 2020. (Photo: IANS)
“Happy birthday @Riteishd … sending you luv and positive energy… may this year be even more wonderful and blessed,” tweeted Suniel Shetty.
“Happy Birthday, @Riteishd!! You have the warmest heart!! Here’s wishing you a lifetime of health, love & happiness!!” shared Anil Kapoor.
“Happy happy birthday brother @Riteishd more of everything good for you always. Big hug,” wrote Arjun Rampal.
Armaan Malik: Stripped-down version of ‘Control’ a special gift for fans images
Trendy singer Armaan discloses that he gets many acting offers, but he would give acting a thought only if the offer is good and after due preparation.
“A lot of people have approached me to act in their films. After watching my music videos, people feel I can become an actor. I just think that I don’t want to do anything half-heartedly. I have been learning music since childhood. I don’t want to act just for the sake of it. I want to be well prepared before coming into films and I also want to be presented in a good manner,” Armaan told IANS.”
On why preparation was important to be an actor, Armaan said: “Dancing and action are important parts of acting and I don’t think I have those skills at this point of time. So, I want to prepare myself and then venture into acting. Now, my entire time is occupied with music. I don’t find the space where I can try acting. If an interesting project comes my way, like playing the role of a musician in a web series or a film, I might consider it, because it comes naturally to me. Otherwise, I haven’t given a thought about acting. I just respond to a project based on whether it appeals to me as an artiste or not.”
Armaan’s latest song “Veham” has garnered more than 11 million views and is currently its trending on YouTube.
“I don’t have much attraction towards trending on social media or getting millions of views for my songs. When you get millions of views for a song it means people like your song but when they write something or react on social media about my songs that makes me happier than anything else.
I feel blessed that all my songs have been appreciated by the audience. When they come on my shows they sing along with me and that’s the biggest achievement for any artiste,” he said.
The video of “Veham” features Asim Riaz and Sakshi Malik. The song is penned by Rashmi Virag and composed by Manan Bhardwaj, and it streams on YouTube.
Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan thinks one has to section the day well enough to be able to balance work and personal life…writes Puja Gupta.
“When at work have 200 percent focus and when at home, be there physically and mentally,” she says.
IANSlife speaks to the expecting mother, who recently collaborated with Netsurf’s health and wellness brand Naturamore, along with her husband and actor Saif Ali Khan. Read on
How do you strike balance between work and personal care, especially when you are expecting?
I think one has to section the day well enough to be able to balance both ends. When at work have 200% focus and when at home, be there physically and mentally. A good support system at home and work can make it easier. The more control you have over your hours, the less stressed you are likely to be.
How does your fitness regime look like?
It can be anything. On days it could be rigorous cardio, it could be calming yoga, intense Pilates. The idea is to do something everyday even if it’s only for 30 mins. Regular physical activity has so much positive impact on ones life including relieving stress, improving memory, increasing productivity and boosts overall mood.
How do you ensure your family is fit from inside during these times?
Yes definitely. We make sure we have our intake of calcium, proteins and nutrients in the right portion.
What changes has the pandemic brought to your daily diet?
My daily diet definitely includes fruits, homemade food and more importantly healthy food. However, indulging in something you crave and love is equally important to keep it going.
How would you stress on the importance of being fit rather than thin, especially for women?
A women undergoes a lot changes in her body, right from be a teenage girl to a married to becoming a mother. I think it’s very important to be fit and healthy. To eat right food, right amount of exercise be it Yoga, running or exercising.
Tell us about your association with the brand.
Naturamore as brand believes in right combination of science and nutrition. Being a working mom and a homemaker myself, I think watching your nutritional intake closely is the best thing you can do to stay fit. Right nutrition has always been the key to my health and wellness. Considering the speed of our life today, it’s difficult to always eat right. Naturamore helps to fill the gap.
How do you resonate with its ideology?
I resonate very well to the brand`s ideology. Both Saif and I believe its very important to stay fit both externally and from within given the time all of us are going through, one`s immunity and strength plays a very important role in the overall fitness regime of an individual.
What health advice do you have for your fans, especially women and those who have conceived amid this pandemic?
Exercise, eat right, meditate, sleep well and hydrate and you have got this.
Bollywood actress and fitness enthusiast Shilpa Shetty urges fans to find reasons to laugh. She feels laughing heartily has become a privilege in our fast paced lives.
“Ever wondered why a carefree laughing session with your friends feels so good? A good, hearty laugh boosts the immune system and relieves physical & mental stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes thereafter,” she wrote on Instagram along with an image of herself laughing out loud.
“Laughing freely and heartily has become a privilege in our fast-paced lives. So, if meeting up with friends and/or family is a challenge in these times, watch a funny movie/video or read some comedic literature, instead… because laughter truly is the best medicine,” she added.
The actress shared the post using hashtags: #ShilpaKaMantra #SwasthRahoMastRaho #mentalhealth #goodhealth #stayhappy #Laugh #LaughterIsTheBestMedicine #behappy.
Shilpa is all set to return to the screen after 13 years with two releases, “Hungama 2” and “Nikamma”.
Directed by Sabbir Khan, the action-packed romantic comedy film “Nikamma” also features Abhimanyu Dasani and Shirley Setia. “Hungama 2” also stars Paresh Rawal, Pranitha Subhash and Meezan. The film is a follow-up of Priyadarshan’s 2003 slapstick hit, “Hungama”.
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has announced that he and fellow star Rana Daggubati will be coming together to launch Socialswag, India’s first influencer-led online market place.
Socialswag, which is being hailed by many as an innovation that could change the digital landscape, will enable users to connect with celebrities, influencers, bloggers and other notable figures through personal interactions and learning forums. This will enable interactions in a number of ways such as masterclasses, live-chats, shoutouts and virtual selfies.
The new venture between Akshay Kumar and Rana Daggubati will certainly excite fans as the platform looks to bring the best of sport, entertainment and vocational opportunities to the forefront.
The app is set to launch across India in February 2021 and will no doubt provide an experience for fans like no other.
Actor Rana Daggubati
Speaking about the app, Akshay Kumar, said:Â “I have seen so many opportunities in the digital domain this year and I believe being able to connect with fans through this platform with some of our products like my Masterclass or a Virtual Selfie will give not only me, but all my peers an additional opportunity to closely connect with fans in these changing times.”
Akshay Kumar has been heavily involved in the technology world as of late, with the Bell Bottom star recently appearing in an advert for PagarBook, a government initiative, which was formulated by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi  as part of his policy of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ to help make India more self-sufficient and sustainable.
There is a thread that ties Star Wars and Moana with Baahubali. Their universes are ever expanding, through spinoff series on the canvas of streaming platforms.
For many, the success of a film directly translates to a chance to cash on the success by spinning a new series and stories. It is a win-win for the audience as well, as the makers as well as people get to live with their favourite characters, and makers continue to reap on the benefits of the success and create a multiverse franchise.
IANS takes a look at some big-ticket spinoffs, which are either winning fans all over the global or are in works.
Star Wars
The saga from a galaxy far, far away continues to live on through various films and spin off series. The list of “Star Wars” stories for Disney’s streaming platform keeps on growing. It already includes “The Mandalorian”, and two other previously ordered series — one based on Cassian Andor prior to the events of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”, and another following the adventures of Obi-Wan Kenobi between “Revenge Of The Sith” and “A New Hope”.
The Batman
The show will be set in the world that Matt Reeves is creating for “The Batman” film. It will build upon the film’s examination of the anatomy of corruption in Gotham City, and go on to launch a new Batman universe across multiple platforms. It is being created for HBO Max.
Ice Age
Titled “The Ice Age Adventures Of Buck Wild”, the spin-off will revolve around three characters: the prankster possum brothers Crash and Eddie, and the titular weasel, Buck. Simon Pegg will be returning to lend his voice to the role of Buck. It is slated to release in 2022.
Loki The OTT series will bring back actor Tom Hiddleston as Loki, the trickster demi-god and brother to Thor, for new adventures. It will stream on Disney+ Hotstar in 2021
Falcon And Winter Soldier
The web series will take the audience on new adventures featuring characters played by Anthony Mackie (Falcon) and Sebastian Stan (Winter Soldier) in the “Captain America” and “Avengers” movies. It will stream on Disney+ Hotstar.
Baahubali
The success of the magnum opus “Baahubali” film franchise gave way to the opportunity to explore the story through a spin-off series titled “Baahubali: Before The Beginning”. It will explore life on the streets of the fictional city of Mahishmati. Slated to release on Netflix.
Moana
Titled “Moana: The Series”, it takes on from the successful 2016 animated film, which narrates the adventures of a young island princess, who is chosen by the ocean to reunite a mystical relic to a goddess. Her journey starts when she sets sail in search of Maui, a legendary demigod with a hope to save her people. The spin-off series is being described as a “long-form musical comedy” and slated to release in 2023.
Up
The OTT spinoff will bring back one of most loved characters in the film. The animated series is titled “Dug Days”, and it features breakout character Dug the dog who will discover the “dangers of suburbia like puppies, fireworks, and… SQUIRRELS!!”. It will release on Disney+ Hotstar in 2021.
Monsters At Work
The animated spinoff series inspired by the Hollywood hit “Monsters, Inc” will introduce new monsters. The series will follow a new cast of monsters, with special appearances by popular franchise characters Mike and Sulley (voiced by Billy Crystal and John Goodman). It is being made for the streaming platform of Disney.
Boss Baby
Based on the film, the spin-off series, “The Boss Baby: Back In Business”, follows the Boss Baby as he continues to balance his work as a CEO of Baby Corp and home life schedule. It is available on Netflix.
Cars
The world of “Cars” will expand with a new series. The untitled series will follow Lightning McQueen and Mater on a road trip across the country. It will feature old characters and introduce new characters as well. It is slated to release in 2022.
Zootopia+
Slated to release in 2022, “Zootopia+” will feature different characters and locations from the film. The spinoff will feature some of the most popular characters in the 2016 film “Zootopia”, such as Fru Fru, Tiger Dancers and Flash the sloth.
Baymax!
The Big Hero sidekick and healthcare robot Baymax is getting his own OTT series. Set in San Fransokyo, the show will give Baymax new powers to help people. It will release in 2021.
The Princess and The Frog
The spin-off is titled “Tiana”. The film, which was released in 2009, is about aspiring chef Tiana, who kisses a prince turned frog, and also turns into a frog. They then go on a journey to defeat a witch to get back to their human form. It is believed that the series will follow the titular character’s marriage to the prince, her new royalty status, and running her restaurant. It is one of four animated spin-offs expected to launch on Disney+ in 2022.
