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Like father, like daughter. Titled Grains Of Stardust, the book written by South Indian super star Mohan Lal’s daughter Vismaya contains poems and paintings. Big B took to Twitter to share his appreciation …. reports Asian Lite News, the best newspaper from London for Indians

People are very excited on the OTT release of Drishyam 2 as they got a great surprising gift from super star Mohanlal and Director Jeethu Joseph. Here is another happy news that Lal’s daughter Vismaya is venturing into a different genre of writing and illustration. She has published a book named’ Grains of Stardust’ in this week.

Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan on Tuesday tweeted to tell fans he has received a very special gift. Malayalam superstar Mohanlal sent across a book of written and illustrated by his daughter Vismaya.

Titled Grains Of Stardust, the book contains poems and paintings. Big B took to twitter to share his appreciation. 

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“MohanLal , superstar of Malayalam Cinema and one that I have immense admiration of, sends me a book, “Grains of Stardust”, written & illustrated by his daughter Vismaya .. A most creative sensitive journey of poems and paintings ..Talent is hereditary ! My best wishes (sic),” tweeted the actor. 

Bachchan will soon be seen in the film Jhund, which is slated to hit screens on June 8. The film is directed by Sairat maker Nagraj Manjule. 

Mohanlal’s new film Drishyam 2 recently dropped on OTT, to critical acclaim and positive response from the audience.

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‘I tried doing different things. At that time, people used to say ‘tu comedy nahi kar payega (you won’t be able to do comedy)’.

Akki is on a strong foot in 2020. Mega releases are set for releasing during the festival seasons. “Stop worrying about the future, everything will get sorted out’ , I follow what my father taught me”, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar told in a recent interview. The consistency and stardom that the well known actor posses all over the 30 years of his career shows his determination and hard work and his faith for positivity.

Actor Akshay Kumar tells that he realized the relevance of reinventing himself when he got stuck with the image of super hero in early stages of his career.

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“I realised it (the need to reinvent) long back, because in the initial days I used to do only action films. I was known as an action hero. In fact, when I used to get up every morning, I would know I had to go on the set and do action. I used to get bored and used to think ‘what am I doing by just doing action’,” Akshay said.

In order to take a break from his cliche roles, Akshay tried comedy roles and explored rom-com space.

“I tried doing different things. At that time, people used to say ‘tu comedy nahi kar payega (you won’t be able to do comedy)’. But Priyadarshanji and Rajkumar Santoshiji gave me my break in comedy, and they got me into it,” he said.

Asked what genre he wants to try, Akshay said: “I don’t go on the lines, he is a villain, he is a hero. I have done everything. If I like a film, I do it.”

Akshay’s upcoming movie is “Sooryavanshi” in that he plays the role of Veer Sooryavanshi.

He plays a RAW agent in “Bell Bottom”, and brings alive the heroism of Prithviraj Chauhan in “Prithviraj”. He also has “Bachchan Pandey”, “Atrangi Re”, “Raksha Bandhan” and “Ram Setu” lined up.

The actor is committed to continuing on the same path — something that is reflected in his upcoming work slate. It is said that over Rs 530 core is riding on him, with the films that are slated to release this year.

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We miss you Sushant! There is no other star to replace you in the Bollywood galaxy., On the successful completion of 8 years of film Kai Po Che, Actor Rajkummar Rao commemorated his co-star Sushant Singh Rajput. It was on this day the film released on theatres, … reports Asian Lite News, the best newspaper for the Indian diaspora

Rajkummar, who went on to do many critically and commercially acclaimed films such as “Newton (2017), Shahid (2013), Aligarh (2015) and Stree (2018), wrote on Instagram Story how he remembers shooting with Amit Sadh and Sushant Singh Rajput.

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He shared the poster of the film and wrote: “A film that allowed the actor in me to grow, to be more empathetic, celebrating the 8 years of Kai Po Che. As if it was yesterday when Sushant, Amit and I were shooting for the film. You are being missed my dearest @sushantsinghrajput.”

Kai Po Che is based on author Chetan Bhagat’s 2008 novel The Three Mistakes Of My Life, and also stars Amrita Puri and Digvijay Deshmukh. It is directed by Abhishek Kapoor.

Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his apartment on June 14 last year.

Rajkummar Rao, who was last seen in The White Tiger starring Adarsh Gourav along with Priyanka Chopra Jonas. He will soon be seen in the horror comedy Roohi.

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Is it a blessing in disguise? In a way, during lockdown, I have understood and redefined the value of ‘shunya’…Shraddha interacts with Arundhuti Banerjee of Asian Lite News, the best international newspaper from London for Indians.

Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor describes the lockdown phase of last year as one of her crucial phases for self-realisation. It was a period when she could learn to unlearn and redefine the value of zero, the spiritual meaning of shunya, she says.

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“I think every time we start a film, we start from zero, from ‘shunya’. Lockdown was a time for me to understand the value of several things, including self-love, the family and my emotional and spiritual health. I also think that it made me more independent, and things like the power of yoga to develop a focused mind so that I can choose to be a part of any project — film or entrepreneurial venture — more fearlessly,” Shraddha told.

“As an actress, being a part of show business, we have to look in a certain way and that changes also with every film that we do, every character I play. Recently I invested in a beverage project in which I really do not have to count my calories while having my favourite drinks. In a way, during lockdown, I have understood and redefined the value of ‘shunya’, and now I know the brand of product or even brand of cinema I would like to associate myself with. It is a learning that has happened through last year,” she added.

Shraddha has been around in Bollywood for around a decade, and she has faced success, failure, praise and criticism. Her debut film “Teen Patti” fared below expectation, her third film “Aashiqui 2” was a musical superhit, followed by “Ek Villain”. She has tried dance and action in various films including “ABCD 2”, “Baaghi”, “Street Dancer 3D”, and “Saaho”.
What has her decade in Bollywood taught her? “Firstly, whenever I get a new film, I recive it with a lot of gratitude because a producer is investing money to make the film and making me part of that journey.

As an actress I always put my 100 per cent, but result is certainly not in our hand. It is in the hands of the audience. Interestingly, the result plays a part on my next opportunity, because it is the nature of the business of cinema. I have learnt to look at things from a broader perspective,” she summed up.

The actress finished a portion of the shoot for director Luv Ranjan’s untitled film co-starring Ranbir Kapoor in Delhi last month and is gearing up for her next schadule.

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Another scary movie? Young star Gurmeet Chaudhary’s ‘The Wife’ is ready for OTT release in March second week. His first solo horror thriller will be co-starred by actress Sayani Datta.

“This is my first solo lead and you’ll get to see me in a whole new and different avatar. The script is so fresh, you’ll find the movie to be a perfect amalgamation of spine-chilling horror, action, romance, drama,” claimed Gurmeet.

The story of the film revolves around a married couple who, soon after moving into their new apartment, find suspect the presence of a malevolent spirit. As their relationship crumbles, they realise they must stick together to not only save their marriage but also their lives.
The film’s debutant director Sarmad Khan claimed: “What makes The Wife unique is its urban setting and its matter-of-fact approach in presenting supernatural events.”

A similar concept, incidentally, has already been tapped way back in 2003 by Ram Gopal Varma in his hit film Bhoot, starring Ajay Devgn and Urmila Matondkar.

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Director Khan added: “Most horror stories tragically are quite predictable, especially for those who love this genre and can end up mostly guessing what’s going to happen next. Yet, with this film, you can’t know anything for sure till you’ve arrived at the end of it.”

Sayani added: “I am a huge fan of the horror genre and to be able to make my debut in one is the most exciting feeling ever. The entire experience of being a part of such a wonderful film has been a very fulfilling one indeed.”

The Wife releases on Zee5.

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Ace director Priyadarshan’s classic movie is getting another version? But, we will Akshay Kumar. The start-studded horror comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is all set to hit theatres on November 19, it was announced. The film stars Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani and Tabu …. reports Asian Lite news, the best newspaper for Bollywood news.

“KARTIK AARYAN – TABU – KIARA ADVANI: #BHOOLBHULAIYAA2 RELEASE DATE… #BhoolBhulaiyaa2 – starring #KartikAaryan, #Tabu and #KiaraAdvani – to release in cinemas on 19 Nov 2021… Directed by Anees Bazmee… Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Murad Khetani and Krishan Kumar,” trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted confirming the news.

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The Anees Bazmee directorial film follows the 2007 horror comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa, which starred Akshay Kumar, Shiney Ahuja, Vidya Balan and Ameesha Patel. The film is expected to be a different tale with new characters. However, it will reportedly include two songs from the original film.

Apart from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Kartik also features in an upcoming thriller titled Dhamaka. The film casts him as a journalist who covers the live broadcast of a terror attack in Mumbai. The film is being directed by Ram Madhvani, who earlier called the shots on the film Neerja as well as the web series Aarya. 

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His new film Ludo, an anthology drama, dropped on OTT platform a few months back and will make its television premiere soon…writes Yashika Mathur.

Filmmaker Anurag Basu says filmmakers have always explored bold subjects irrespective of the medium it is presented on. However, the line that differentiates freedom of creativity and misusing that freedom needs to be kept in mind by filmmakers at all times.

“It’s a very thin line between using the freedom of creativity and misusing it. I believe in OTT as well. Filmmakers should look at using freedom of speech in the best possible way to tell unique stories,” Basu told.

His new film Ludo, an anthology drama, dropped on OTT platform a few months back and will make its television premiere soon.

“A lot of filmmakers have explored bigger and bolder subjects on the big screen as well. My film ‘Ludo’ dealt with many bold subjects and was initially planned for the big screen,” he added.

Basu, who made films such as Barfi! (2012), Life In A Metro (2007) and Gangster (2006), is confident now that theatres have reopened after lockdown, the audience will pour in like the good old days.

“Cinema is a community watching experience. I am certain that audiences will come back to theatres when they will be back in action completely. We just need one film that will create enough buzz for the audience to rush back to theatres. This has already started in the South, with the release of the Vijay-starrer ‘Master’, and soon will be seen in Bollywood too. One big release and things will change,” he said.

The filmmaker came back to direction with Ludo after a break of three years but he doesn’t sense a gap.

“As a filmmaker, I didn’t miss filmmaking and directing for the big screen. Thankfully, the TV reality show ‘Super Dancer’ and the film ‘Ludo’ happened at the same time. I had finished shooting for ‘Ludo’ when we were shooting for ‘Super Dancer’. So, I never felt I was away from the big-screen,” he said.

So, what does he prefer? Directing films or judging shows on television? Cooking!” he replied on a lighter note, and went on to add: “I absolutely love cooking. That’s what my family and my wife say! They believe I am a great chef and then a great filmmaker. I love cooking almost every day for my family.”

Ludo will have its television premiere on Sony Max on February 28.

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Actress Aditi Rao Hydari will next be seen in the film The Girl On The Train, which drops on a digital platform soon. Aditi attributes the popularity of streaming platforms to the fact that the OTT space became our best friend during last years lockdown, although she cant wait to see people returning to theatres to watch films.

“During lockdown, we realised that OTT platforms are like our best friends. Having said that, I feel that theatres have their own magic, so I am waiting to see people going to theatres and watching films in large numbers. In the meantime, I think OTT platforms have been amazing because we can watch really good content there,” she told us, on the sidelines of interacting with the media at a special screening of The Girl On The Train.

The film is written and directed by Ribhu Dasgupta and produced by Reliance Entertainment, and stars Parineeti Chopra along with Aditi, Kirti Kulhari, Avinash Tiwary and Tota Roy Chowdhury in key roles. Aditi plays a woman who gets murdered under mysterious circumstances, thereby triggering the suspense in the script.

“We made this film in 2019 and it was supposed to release during lockdown. I am glad that the trailer has got great response. I am excited because it is releasing finally,” added Aditi.

The film is based on author Paula Hawkins’ bestselling book of the same name that was published in 2015. The novel has already been filmed as a Hollywood film in 2016. Starring Emily Blunt, the film was a box office hit and also won critical acclaim.

The Hindi version will stream on Netflix February 26 onwards.

Aditi is currently also busy with Ajay Bhupathi’s bilingual action drama Maha Samudram alongside Sharwanand Myneni, Siddharth Suryanarayan and Anu Emmanuel. The film is scheduled to release on August 19. She also has the Brinda-directed Tamil romantic comedy film Hey Sinamika coming up, with Dulquer Salmaan and Kajal Aggarwal.

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The Sidharth Malhotra-starrer war drama Shershaah will release in theatres on July 2, the actor announced on Saturday.

“The untold true story of Captain Vikram Batra (PVC) is all set to unravel on the big screens. #Shershaah Coming to theatres near you on 2nd July, 2021. See you at the movies!” the actor wrote on Instagram.

Shershaah casts Sidharth as Param Vir Chakra recipient Captain Vikram Batra. During the Kargil War, Captain Batra was instrumental in capturing the crucial peak Point 4875, sacrificing his life. He was called Sher Shah among his unit members for his bravery.

The Vishnuvardhan directorial, which also stars Kiara Advani, is produced by Karan Johar.

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I try to experiment all the time. Yeah, I find Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone really hard to mimic…writes Puja Gupta.

Comedian Jamie Lever has been entertaining her fans with her funny videos of mimicking different actors and actresses. But she finds it really hard to mimic Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone.

“I was trying to mimic Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone, it was not coming right. But I will crack it one day, I will do it for sure. I like to try new things and try copying new actors and actresses. I try to experiment all the time. Yeah, I find Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone really hard to mimic but I will do it someday,” she tells.

Jamie retaliates that male actors are difficult to mimic. “I try to mimic lot of new actors and actress. I think male actors are obviously difficult to do, you cannot get the voice right, but you can get the mannerism and body language right. So heroes are difficult to mimic,” says Jamie who has associated with Godrej L’Affaire web-series #LiveItUp 2021.

The web-series has been conceived as a quirky courtroom theatrical in which viewers will see the year 2020, played by Jamie, put on trial for the disruptions it caused in our lives this year from travel and food to parenting, grooming and various other nuances of lifestyle.

Asked who has been her inspiration, Jamie replies: “I am really inspired by the female actress-comedian Carol Burnett from Hollywood and she had her own show in 1950’s. She is someone who use to do impersonations, comedy sketches, she had her own show on television where she would sing, do parody and things like that. I really take a lot of inspiration from her and I feel like if I ever have to have a show it will be something that. Carol Burnett is just phenomenal and you should look her up as she is just amazing.”

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