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Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Global icon Priyanka Chopra reconnected with her Punjabi roots as she shared a happy and fun video of herself singing the traditional folk song “Kali Teri Choti Paranda Tera Laal Ni” on her social media account.

Taking to her social media account on Friday, the global star was seen crooning the popular Punjabi folk number while playfully flaunting her long braided hair extension in her hand with silver hair accessory. Dressed in a white bathrobe, Priyanka appeared in a fun mood and seemed to have tapped into the Punjabi girl in her.

For the uninitiated, “Kali Teri Choti Paranda Tera Laal Ni” is a well-known Punjabi folk track often associated with festivity and tradition.

Talking about Priyanka Chopra, while the actress is now settled in the US, she was born in Jamshedpur in a Punjabi family and spent her formative years across various Indian cities, and has frequently expressed pride in her roots.

Priyanka now seamlessly balances her work projects in Hollywood and India, and often shares moments that reflect her deep bond with Indian traditions.

Recently, the actress was seen turning emotional as she addressed students at Harvard Business School during an India Week session. The actress was heard saying how immensely she felt proud to see an auditorium full of young students dressed in sarees and kurtas, further stating that this was exactly the India she had imagined.

Sharing her experience on her social media account, Priyanka wrote, “So, this is how my day started. I was supposed to give a fireside keynote address with one of my closest friends and business partner Anjula Acharia, to conclude India week at the prestigious Harvard Business School. The topic was ‘The India we imagine’… no big deal, I thought. You can do this, Priyanka.”

The actress further revealed that looking at the audience changed everything for her.

“But looking out into the audience today, I only had one thought - You are the India I imagined. Let me explain,” she added.

Talking at the session whose theme was “The India We Imagine”, Priyanka shed light on her own experience while studying in the US years ago, as a teenager.

Recalling her younger days in USA, she spoke about feeling like an outsider. “When my 12 year old self landed in a high school in Cedar Rapids Iowa, and subsequently to Newton North High School in Massachusetts in the mid 90s, there were not many looked like me."

Priyanka also expressed her thrill and sheer surprise to see so many Desi faces at an international University. “I would have never imagined in 30 something years, I would be speaking to you, the future of our culture, our world, on this stage, in this iconic chamber, where so many incredible people have not only spoken, but where so many leaders of the world as we know it, were born. The audience was packed… and we were Desi… and Desi allies,” she shared.

“It made me want to cry, because this is not what my teenage experience looked like. But I’m so happy that you get to have it. We all stand on the shoulders of the generations before us. I’m so excited that my daughter will have all of you to look up to.”

Expressing pride at seeing representation at one of the world’s top institutions, she wrote, “To see an auditorium full of students, dressed in sarees and kurtas at the campus of HBS (@harvard) in Boston, Massachusetts, where I grew up… to see so many people from my community at one of the best schools in the world, made my heart burst with pride. You are the future.”

Priyanka concluded by thanking the students for their warmth and also expressed gratitude to her husband Nick Jonas and daughter Malti Marie for their support, calling them her “forever Valentine’s”.

On the professional front, the actress is gearing up for her upcoming movie helmed by filmmaker SS Rajamouli. The much-anticipated project is titled as Varanasi and also features Mahesh Babu in the lead alongside her.

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Los Angeles, Feb 20 (IANS) Hailey Bieber, the wife of singer-songwriter Justin Bieber, feels fame is not an easy path to tread. She has found fame to be "mentally exhausting".

The 29-year-old model, who is married to pop star Justin Bieber, shared that it's easy to lose a sense of perspective when you're in the spotlight, reports ‘Female First UK’.

Speaking on the Therapuss with Jake Shane podcast, Hailey shared, "'What the f*** did I ever do to you?' It's that times a million of people. Then you get caught up in a cycle of constantly trying to prove yourself (sic)”.

Hailey has actually given up trying to justify what she does and how she behaves to other people.

She said, "I think it's so easy to misunderstand people and pick things apart, see a tiny sliver of such a bigger picture. I've realised there's no amount of explaining yourself. "It really doesn't make a difference at all”.

As per ‘Female First UK’, earlier this month, Hailey opened up about her marriage, revealing that she and her husband find ways of "sharing responsibilities".

The loved-up couple have a 17-month-old son called Jack, and Hailey revealed how they balance their individual careers with their parenting responsibilities.

The model, who is the founder and chief creative officer of the Rhode skincare brand, said during Vogue’s Forces of Fashion event in Australia, "Having a great partner is really important. And sharing responsibilities. I’m here working and my son is at home with his dad living his best life. Having that support is very freeing and makes the decision a little bit easier".

Hailey also revealed that she loves to collaborate with her husband. Hailey, who married Justin in 2018, shared "I’m always super excited to collaborate with the person that I love. (Justin and I) don’t think of it as a work thing. We look at it as, ‘How fun is it that we can both do the things that we’re passionate about, so let’s do something that we’re passionate about together’. We’re both people that really love things that feel effortless and seamless, and want to do things that feel fun”.

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Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS)Swanand Kirkire is all set to be a part of filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya’s upcoming romantic family drama Yeh Prem Mol Liya starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari, whom the National-Award winner says are “incredibly talented”.

“Working on this film has been a genuinely enjoyable experience and a great time on sets. There’s a certain warmth on a Rajshri set, it really does feel like being part of a family, true to their brand of cinema. My co stars are incredibly talented.”

Kirkire said that Ayushmann is a very “grounded actor and a pleasure to work with.”

Heaping praise on the actress, he added: “Sharvari brings a wonderful energy to the set, and collaborating with both of them has been truly a good experience.”

“Even the time spent between shots has been easy and enjoyable. Above all, it’s most special to be part of a film in a genre that the entire family can watch and enjoy together. Rajshri and Sooraj are known for bringing families to theatres,” shared Kirkire.

Talking about being a part of the Rajshri film, he says it “carries its own legacy.”

“There’s a certain purity and belief in goodness that the banner represents, and to collaborate with a team that values emotional honesty over spectacle is incredibly refreshing. Sharing the screen with Ayushmann and Sharvari has also been a beautiful experience they both bring such individuality and sensitivity to their craft.”

Talking about working with Sooraj Barjatya, Kirkire said he feels like coming home to a certain kind of storytelling that shaped many of us as audiences.

“His films have always celebrated love not just between two people, but within families, across generations, in quiet gestures and unspoken understanding. When I heard the world of Yeh Prem Mol Liya, I was deeply moved by its emotional simplicity and sincerity,” Kirkire shared.

He added: “What I love about Sooraj ji’s writing is that even the silences carry meaning. There is dignity, restraint and warmth in the way he builds relationships on screen. As an actor, that is both challenging and fulfilling because you are required to underplay and yet remain emotionally present."

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Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Golden hues and a warm sundowner glow will set the stage as Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur host an intimate wedding ceremony in Mumbai this March.

Designed as a sundowner affair, the celebration will feature elegant gold-toned decor, creating a refined and festive ambience for the evening gathering, followed by a celebratory party.

A source close to IANS said: “The theme is golden hues as it’s a sundowner event. Decor will be elegant gold tones to go with the celebration. 12th the after celebrations are in south Mumbai. its in an old colonial / Victorian style venue.”

The couple will formalise their union on March 11 with a private signing and registration ceremony at Gaurav’s residence in Bandra, attended by close family members and select friends.

The source added: “Kritika family is flying down to mumbai in early March. The ceremony on 11th will be an intimate one where their wedding signing / registration will take place at Gaurav’s house in Bandra followed by a celebratory party.

The couple will exchange vows in the presence of immediate family, followed by a private celebration with closed family and closest friends.

A source had shared: “Kritika and Gaurav wanted their wedding to feel authentic and personal rather than extravagant. While they deeply value tradition, they also wanted the celebrations to mirror who they are warm, rooted, elegant and surrounded by the people who truly matter to them.”

“The 12th party is being planned with a grand thought in Mumbai that beautifully captures their shared love for timeless aesthetics and meaningful gatherings.”

Kritika and Gaurav are wrapping up their professional commitments to immerse themselves in their wedding celebrations in March fully.

Kritika made her acting debut in 2007, with Yahan Ke Hum Sikandar. In 2009, she played a singer, Arohi in Kitani Mohabbat Hai opposite Karan. She was then seen in Pyaar Ka Bandhan, Kitani Mohabbat Hai 2, Kuch Toh Log Kahenge,

In 2015, Kritika played a reporter, Ananya Kashyap opposite Rajeev Khandelwal, in Reporters. She was then seen as Princess Chandrakanta in Prem Ya Paheli – Chandrakanta.

Kritika made her film debut in 2018, with Mitron. In 2021, she played a college student Sana in the web series Tandav. In 2022, she first played a princess Kamini in Kaun Banegi Shikharwati. Next, she played Dolly, a woman in a troubled marriage in Hush Hush.

The actress played a reporter Vidhi, in the 2023 film Bheed. In the same year, she played Habiba, in Bambai Meri Jaan. Her most recent release, Gyaarah Gyaarah.

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Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Actress Nia Sharma quipped that her tongue is just as sharp as her perfectly drawn eyeliner, showcasing her trademark sass and unapologetic attitude.

Nia took to her Instagram stories section, where she shared a mirror selfie. The actress is seen in a bright yellow high-neck lace outfit with floral detailing. Her makeup is bold and polished, featuring sharp winged eyeliner with a hint of shimmer, well-defined brows, and glossy nude lips.

A text overlay on the picture reads: “Meri zabaan bhi mere Liner ki tarah sharp Hai chubh jaati hai.”

The actress often flaunts her make-up skills on social media. She recently asserted that make-up is her forte, confidently stating that not everyone gets to compete with her in the glam game.

Nia took to Instagram stories, where she shared a video of herself sitting in a vanity van and putting some pink hued blush on her cheeks.

“You don’t get to compete with me in make-up skills,” she wrote as the caption.

The actress had also shared a picture of a blush palette and called it “therapy”.

Talking about Nia, she is currently seen as a mischief-maker in the 16th edition of the dating -based reality show “MTV Splitsvilla.” She was last seen on screen in “Laughter Chefs Fun Unlimited” season 2.

She was also seen in “Suhagan Chudail”, where she played the role of a witch named Nishigandha. The fantasy-thriller-romance show featured Zayn Ibad Khan, and Debchandrima Singha Roy in the lead roles.

She is also known for her roles in ‘Behenein’, 'Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai’.‘Meri Durga’, ‘Kaali - Ek Agnipariksha’. In 2020, she participated in ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi: Made in India’ and emerged as the winner. Nia has also worked in web series like ‘Twisted’, and ‘Jamai 2.0’.

Talking about the show, MTV Splitsvilla is a dating reality show that airs on MTV India. Since January 2026, the sixteenth season has been hosted by Sunny Leone and Karan Kundrra.

The show revolves around young men and women trying to secure a place in Splitsvilla, a villa where they are detached from the real world. Participants compete in tasks to remain in the competition and mingle with their fellow contestants to find love. In the end, a pair is crowned the winners of Splitsvilla.

The actress is now back on the sets of the new edition of “Laughter Chefs Fun Unlimited.”

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Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Actor Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur will formalize their union in an intimate signing ceremony on March 11, at the television presenter’s residence in Mumbai.

The couple will exchange vows in the presence of immediate family, followed by a private celebration with closed family and closest friends.

A source close to the couple said: “Kritika and Gaurav wanted their wedding to feel authentic and personal rather than extravagant. While they deeply value tradition, they also wanted the celebrations to mirror who they are warm, rooted, elegant and surrounded by the people who truly matter to them.”

“The 12th party is being planned with a grand thought in Mumbai that beautifully captures their shared love for timeless aesthetics and meaningful gatherings.”

Kritika and Gaurav are wrapping up their professional commitments to immerse themselves in their wedding celebrations in March fully.

A source close to the couple had earlier shared, “Both Kritika and Gaurav are extremely dedicated to their work, so it was important for them to responsibly close all prior commitments before shifting their focus entirely to their wedding. They don’t want to rush through this special time.”

Kritika, who recently began shooting for an independent genre film, has been committed to completing her schedule seamlessly. The project, filmed on a start-to-finish schedule, is expected to wrap by the first week of March.

The actress has been balancing long shoot hours while simultaneously coordinating personal work.

Gaurav, on the other hand, has been juggling a packed schedule with his hosting commitments for the ongoing World Cup. Post the March celebrations, Gaurav is expected to resume work commitments.

“The idea is to be fully present, not thinking about shoots, scripts, or schedules. Once March begins, they plan to switch into complete bride-and-groom mode and enjoy every moment with family and close friends,” the source added.

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Mumbai Feb 20 (IANS) Actor Shahid Kapoor has revealed his plans post wrapping up with his work commitments in the coming weeks.

The actor who is hands full of projects like Cocktail 2 and Farzi 2, mentioned that he would like to go on a holiday to unwind.

During an “Ask me anything” session on Instagram, a fan asked Shahid, “What’s after Cocktail 2 and Farzi 2?” The actor replied with a brief message on his story: “Holiday !!!”.

On the work front, Shahid is currently gearing up for Farzi 2, the second season of the popular crime thriller created by Raj & DK.

The first season of Farzi marked Shahid’s digital debut and starred Vijay Sethupathi, Kay Kay Menon, Raashii Khanna and Bhuvan Arora in pivotal roles. The actor along with the show received a strong response from audience.

Talking about Cocktail 2, the movie is a sequel to the 2012 romantic drama *Cocktail*, which originally featured Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty in lead. Cocktail 2 will star Shahid Kapoor alongside Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna in leading roles. The sequel is said to be produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films.

Shahid, meanwhile has been receiving some great reviews from both audiences and critics alike for his powerpack performance in his recently released movie O Romeo. The movie that also starred Tripti Dimri opposite Shahid was directed by ace filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj.

Post the movie's release, Shahid Kapoor had taken to his social media account to express his gratitude to filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj for giving him another memorable character in O'Romeo".

He wrote, "Ye hai from me as an actor for this man @vishalrbhardwaj...Thank you for OROMEO!! Another character for me that's etched in my filmography. So proud so happy and so grateful (sic)", along with a red heart emoji.

Shahid also added the "Hum To Tere Hi Liye The" track from "O'Romeo" as the background score.

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Mumbai Feb 20 (IANS) Entrepreneur and actor Shahid Kapoor's wife Mira Rajput seems to be reliving her childhood days through her kids.

The actress gave a glimpse of the same on her social media when she revealed that the popular Panchtantra stories had become a part of her night routine these days.

Sharing a picture of the Panchatantra book, Mira wrote,”in other news..Panchatantra has become the bedtime story.”

Going by the pictore shared by Mira, it seems like the doting mother reads our the epic tales to both her kids while putting them to sleep.

Meanwhile, talking about Mira Rajput, a few weeks ago, filmmaker Farah Khan was seemingly bowled over her fitness and good looks.

Khan seemed so stunned that she ended up offering a film role to Mira Rajput, during a recent vlog shared on her YouTube channel.

Farah was visibly impressed by Mira’s casual yet glam appearance the moment she walked into the apartment where the vlog was shot.

In the video, Farah is seen warmly welcoming Mira before complimenting her looks. Clearly taken by surprise in a good way, Farah could be heard telling Mira that she looked absolutely stunning and should consider acting in films.

Farah, in her quintessential fun style even went on to offer her a role, saying, “Mira, you can become a heroine. Do a role in my film.”

The moment left Mira blushing, who further politely declined the offer.

On the personal front, Mira is the wife of Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor. The couple got married in July 2015 through an arranged setup introduced by their families.

She is the mother of two children, daughter Misha and son Zain. Mira Rajput recently had turned into an entrepreneur successfully taking her business sky high.

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Los Angeles, Feb 20 (IANS) Hollywood actor Channing Tatum is giving a peek into the aftermath from his recent shoulder surgery.

The actor took to his social media, and revealed a lengthy scar that he admitted he expected to be “two little holes”, reports ‘People’ magazine.

“Not gone lie it’s my fault for not asking. I thought it was gonna be two little holes”, the ‘Magic Mike’ star, 45, wrote in the caption for a photo he shared to Instagram, weeks after he underwent surgery for a separated shoulder.

“Apparently not the case. Hehehe. Well it doesn’t matter anyhow i like scars anyway and it’s feeling stronger day by day so thank you doctor”, he wrote. He went on to joke about the metal screw holding his bones together, quipping, “Also I do like going through airport security wondering if my shoulder is gonna shut off the machine”.

As per ‘People’, the actor had shared an X-Ray of visibly broken bones, and then posted a photo of a large screw holding his bones together.

On Tuesday, February 3, Channing Tatum posted a photo on Instagram from his hospital bed as he prepared to go under the knife for a "separated shoulder”.

In the black-and-white pic, the Step Up star could be seen lying on the bed while wearing a hospital cap and gown. “Just another day. Another challenge. This one is gonna be hard. But whatever. Let’s get it”, he wrote.

The actor did not reveal how his injury occurred, though the actor is known for doing many of his own stunts in his movies. Back in September, the Roofman star told ‘Variety’ he had injured himself while shooting ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, which is set for a December 2026 release.

The outlet reported that the actor showed up to the interview with a limp and his double had to take on a lot of his heavier scenes in the film, with him due to undergo intensive physical therapy for the leg injury.

He said, "I just hate getting old. In my mind, I’m literally still 30 years old, 26, if I’m honest”.

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Los Angeles, Feb 20 (IANS) Hollywood actress Amanda Seyfried is lauding women for turning up for movies with strong female characters.

The actress had a busy end to 2025, with musical drama ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ and erotic thriller ‘The Housemaid’ releasing within days of each other, reports ‘Variety’.

Though the films are “vastly different”, the actress is proud that they have one thing in common, centering strong women.

As per ‘Variety’, at a Berlin Film Festival press conference for ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ before the film’s Special Gala screening, the actress was asked about what attracts her to a project and the experience of starring in both films at the same time.

Though Seyfried was not questioned point-blank about politics as many stars have been at this edition of the Berlinale, she was asked about the importance of quality in “these times when fascism is rising everywhere”.

“I think about, what’s worth leaving my kids for? And what’s going to give me the opportunity as an artist to flex myself and to learn something about myself?”, Seyfried said. “I mean, this particular project (‘Ann Lee’) had quality all over it, and what I define as quality is a clear vision, and not necessarily a message but an exploration of someone’s life through storytelling in a cinematic atmosphere with a real edge”.

The actress continued that though Paul Feig’s ‘The Housemaid’, which co-stars Sydney Sweeney and has become a box office hit, is “vastly different” in content and the experience of filming, it was “also incredibly fun and let me flex myself and my artistic needs”.

“Not in the same way necessarily, but it was very fruitful for me personally”, she said. “And at the end of the day, I think both, I’m gonna say this, I love the fact that they’re both about strength of character, women with needs and who are activated by those needs and by the need for equality and safety in the world”.

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