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Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) It is no secret that actress Pooja Hegde maintains a strict fitness regime in order to maintain that picture-perfect physique for the camera.

From eating mindfully to sweating it out in the gym on a regular basis, the 'Beast’ actress leaves no stone unturned to work on herself, motivating several fitness enthusiasts along the way.

On Tuesday, Pooja uploaded a video providing a glimpse of her latest workout session. The 'Radhe Shyam' actress was seen walking backwards on a treadmill in style while recording herself from her phone.

Pooja chose an orange crop top with complementary shorts as her athleisure.

However, this is not the first time that she has dropped insights from her fitness regime. From time to time, Pooja treats the netizens with such inspiring posts.

Her feed also includes other insights from both her personal and professional life.

On the work front, Pooja last graced the screen with David Dhawan romantic comedy "Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai". With Varun Dhawan, Pooja and Mrunal Thakur as the leads, the drama enjoys an ensemble cast with Mouni Roy, Chunky Panday, Maniesh Paul, Jimmy Shergill, Rakesh Bedi, and Ali Asgar in supporting roles, along with others.

For the unaware, the project marks the fourth collaboration between Varun and his father, David Dhawan. Prior to this, these two had come together for "Main Tera Hero" (2014), "Judwaa 2" (2017), and "Coolie No. 1" (2020).

Backed by Ramesh Taurani under the banner of TIPS, "Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai" released in the cinema halls on 5th June this year.

This is expected to be David Dhawan's final directorial film.

Reacting to this, filmmaker Karan Johar had even penned an emotional post saying, "Yesterday when I went to Davidji’s celebration and he told me this was going to be his last film… I had a bittersweet reaction in my heart… here’s a filmmaker who is responsible for creating an entire genre of films… A DAVID DHAWAN film spells entertainment! (sic)"

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Los Angeles, June 16 (IANS) Hollywood star Tom Holland has seemingly confirmed his union with actress Zendaya, as he said that their family members “were all there” on their wedding day.

Speculation over whether or not the A-list actors and “Spider-Man” co-stars officially tied the knot has been rampant since January when Law Roach, Zendaya’s stylist, said on the Golden Globes red carpet that their wedding “already happened” and “it’s very true”, reports ‘Variety’.

Roach’s revelation sent social media into a tailspin and resulted in viral AI-generated photos of Zendaya in a wedding dress and more fake images depicting the alleged nuptials.

As per ‘Variety’, Zendaya did not confirm her marriage to Holland during her press tour earlier this year for ‘The Drama’, but she did discuss the AI photos.

“I was just out and about in real life and people were like, ‘Oh my God, your wedding photos are gorgeous’. And I was like, ‘Babe, they’re AI. They’re not real”, Zendaya told Jimmy Kimmel in March, adding that “many people” in her personal life were also fooled by the AI photos and got mad they didn’t receive an invite.

Tom Holland said he saw the humor in all the frenzy around the AI-generated wedding photos. When asked if he had to send out messages to family members about the photos, he told ‘Esquire’ magazine, “No, because they were all there. I tell him that I did not realize that the wedding had happened already. ‘That’s all you’ll get on that’, he says. It’s the firmest Holland has been so far in our conversation, and so we move on”.

The actor said nothing else about his wedding to Zendaya, but he did heap praise on his partner. The two have made four ‘Spider-Man’ movies together, including this July’s ‘Brand New Day’, and they also both have roles in ‘The Odyssey’ helmed by Christopher Nolan.

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Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) Actor Vedang Raina recalled the time he told his parents that acting is what makes him feel the most alive after an audition.

He added that his recent release, "Main Vaapas Aaunga", has assured him that his gut feeling was indeed correct.

On Tuesday, Vedang shared the incident with his Instagram family via a social media post that read, "I came home one day after an audition (I was 19) and told my parents that acting is what makes me feel the most alive. I didn’t expect to say that and I was as surprised as they were. It’s now been 2 and a half years since I came into this industry that’s given me everything and my gut feeling was right. (sic)"

Stating how "Main Vaapas Aaunga" impacted him as an artist, he went on to write, "Maybe it’s too early to say but Main Vaapas Aaunga is a film that’s changed everything for me. What I’ve learned, how I’ve grown as an artist and more importantly as a human being is not something I can quantify with an Instagram caption."

Expressing his gratitude to director Imtiaz Ali and co-stars Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari, and Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang further penned, "@imtiazaliofficial thank you for taking me on this journey and letting me be your Keenu. Thanks for letting me collaborate with artists I’ve always looked up to and gotten to learn so much from @naseeruddin49 @diljitdosanjh @arrahman @irshadkamilofficial @sharvari . This film is special and relevant and so pure and I’m grateful to have been a part of it".

Determined to work on his craft, the 'Jigra' actor concluded the post with, "I’m as passionate as ever and I’m driven to keep working and perfecting. I love what I do. I feel alive. Thank you for showering us with so much love."

At the end, Vedang even shared the famous lines by Robert Frost from his poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening."

"Miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep," the post ended.

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Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) Actor Jameel Khan, who is receiving a lot of positive response to his work in the recently released 5th season of ‘Gullak’, has pointed his guns at actors who throw tantrums.

The actor spoke with IANS during the promotions of the show along with Helly Shah, Anant Joshi and Harsh Mayar.

He shared that everyone in the unit works hard to make the actors look good on camera, and to allow them to internally work on their characters. However, the actor said that some actors get carried away and start throwing tantrums on set, which he thinks is rude behaviour.

He told IANS, “Actors are seen on the screen. So, being comfortable for them is extremely important, even a bit of discomfort will be noticed by the camera immediately. To make them comfortable, the whole unit tries to ensure that this guy or this girl doesn't feel anything bad. And they hold on to their voice. Their voices don't break anywhere. So, this should be a norm. If not, the unit, the set or the environment doesn't work well. So, this is very important for actors”.

“That's why actors Sometimes when they become arrogant and give attitude, they are wrong. They should understand that you are being given this feeling of comfort and attention to make you look good. Not just because you are a big star. Hence, actors should not throw tantrums. So, I think that's very important”, he added.

Meanwhile, the new season of ‘Gullak’ brings back the warmth, chaos, humour, and heart that audiences have cherished over the years. This season, Mishra Nivas isn’t just getting an upgrade, it’s getting a life update. A fresh coat of paint. A new Wi-Fi connection. And a family slowly trying to keep up with changing times. But while the world outside evolves, the little moments inside the house remain timeless.

‘Gullak’ is available to stream on Sony LIV.

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Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film, has shared insights into her character of Ally in ‘Cocktail 2’. The actress has shared that her character’s fashion reflects the blend of beautiful chaos and her unhinged self.

On Tuesday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a series of pictures of her looks from ‘Cocktail 2’. The pictures feature her in beachwear, and wedding wear among other looks.

The actress also penned a long note in the caption, as she expressed her gratitude to the people, who have worked hard to put together her character’s appearance in the film.

She wrote, “With all the love flowing in for Ally’s looks, let's give credit where it's due! The woman behind these stunning looks- @anaitashroffadajania. Ally taught me that hot and beautiful aren’t an either/or! They are a collab. Ally is probably the most liberated, free spirited, no judgement kinda character I’ve played.. She is unhinged and beautifully chaotic, and that fully reflects in her fashion as well! That’s the beauty of Anaita- her styling is more of a character’s personality extension than just fashionable looks put together. Thank you for building the essence of Ally along with me & for giving the audiences a never-seen-before version of me. Special thanks to my @sukritigrover, our associate costume stylist. You are by far one of the most hardworking and talented people I’ve come across! Both Ally & her journey wouldn’t have been the same without you Suks”.

The actress further mentioned that she drew a lot from the personality of her director Homi Adajania

She went on, “Love you, And of course my incredible hmu duo! @aasifahmedofficial @adrianjacobsofficial When you’ve done so many films, characters and looks together, it can get hard to reinvent and do something different.. but Ally’s beachy hair have their own fandom now and the bronzed sunkissed look is everything sexy”.

“It’s all you guys.. the Best Team ever. And the captain of our ship, the mastermind - @homster !! Homzz, thank you for making Ally so cool & effortless.. (you know that i drew a lot of her from your personality) most importantly, thank you for trusting me & making Ally one of the most special characters I’ve played and @santha_dop No one could have captured her the way you did- every frame is so damn beautiful & yet so real. I just stood there feeling sexy, beautiful, grateful and so Ally”, she added.

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Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) Actor Adil Hussain, whose film ‘52 Blue’ is set to be screened at the upcoming edition of the London Indian Film Festival, is walking down the memory lane to the early 2010s.

The actor spoke with IANS, and shared his experience of working with a creative ‘giant’ like Sridevi in the film, who at that time had close to 300 films under her belt.

Talking about the same, Adil told IANS, “‘English Vinglish’ was my third film in Hindi language. So it was already a phenomenon that I'm working with a person, Sridevi, who had done, I think that was her 300th film or something. My fondest memory would probably be her humility to ask an actor to work together, to do a scene, she would suggest something and I would suggest something, and say, ‘Oh, can we do it this way?’. She would go, ‘Yeah, let's do it this way’. She was always ready to improvise”.

He further mentioned that the actress belonged to the rare breed of accomplished actors who never fed the feudal system in the film industry, and rather worked exactly opposite to the norms.

He shared, “There is a huge feudal system, you know, a hierarchical system that we follow, stars are stars and newcomers are newcomers, there is no dialogue happening. I'm not saying that is always the case, but that's the case most of the time. But here, I'm a newcomer in the film world, and then I'm working with a giant, as accomplished as Sridevi, and there she comes and consults, we consult each other to see if we can do a scene a particular way. It was very open communication with her for the greater good of film”, he added.

London Indian Film Festival is set to be held from July 9 to July 19, 2026.

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Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) Actor Bobby Deol's elder son, Aryaman Deol, turned a year older on Tuesday, and the 'Animal' actor decided to wish his firstborn on social media with a heartfelt post.

Bobby uploaded a stunning selfie of the handsome father and son duo on social media, where both of them were seen twinning in black.

Showering love on Aryaman on his special day, Bobby wrote on the photo-sharing app, "Hey my Aryaman, my angel...Happy Birthday, Love you most (sic)."

Actor Rahul Dev also wished Aryaman in the comment section, saying, "Happy B'day beta... much luv", followed by red heart emoticons.

Actress Shilpa Shetty's businessman husband Raj Kundra added, " Happy Birthday to the parents to!"

For those who do not know, Bobby and his wife Tanya welcomed their first child, son Aryaman, on 16 June 2001 in Mumbai. While Aryaman prefers to stay away from the media spotlight, he made his first public appearance with his father at the IIFA Awards 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Talking about Bobby's professional lineup, he is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming spy thriller, "Alpha", co-starring Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, and Anil Kapoor.

Previously, Bobby praised his co-star Alia, revealing that he was impressed watching her prepare herself for the role with such high-octane action sequences.

Bobby shared, “Alia is one of the most hardworking and most sincere actors I’ve worked with. She comes to the set completely prepared, deeply invested in every scene. She has never done this kind of action before, and I was amazed seeing how prepared she was for the shoot.”

“I could see she was giving her all because action is hard to pull off, and she went for it,” added the 'Bandar' actor.

"Alpha" is the first female-led movie in the YRF Spy Universe.

Backed by Aditya Chopra, "Alpha" is expected to reach the theatres on July 3 this year.

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Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) During her appearance on "The Kapil Sharma Show", actress Ameesha Patel shared a hilarious incident involving the Deol brothers, Bobby and Sunny.

Ameesha revealed she was shooting for "Humraaz" with Bobby in Jaipur when she was confronted by some 'Gadar' fans.

She shared the hilarious incident in her own words, saying, "It was the climax sequence, where Bobby had to come and hug me as we had finally defeated the villain. We were shooting in the Jaipur fort, and there was a massive crowd. They were looking at us from a height"

Ameesha recalled that as soon as Bobby hugged her, the crowd started screaming, "Leave her, she is your brother (Sunny Deol)'s girl."

Referring to Ameesha and Sunny starrer 'Gadar', the crowd added, "Tara Singh got her back from Pakistan".

On a related note, "Gadar" recently completed 25 years of release and commemorating the milestone moment, Sunny shared a heartfelt gratitude note for the viewers on his social media handle. He thanked the moviegoers for showering his film with so much love and affection over the years.

Posting a few photos from the period action drama on his Instagram handle, Sunny shared, "25 Years Ago Gadar and Tara Singh conquered your hearts...25 saal se pyaar ke rishte ki gaddi chall rahi aur aage bhi chalti hi rahegi...Thank you all for giving all of us 25 years of abundant love and making us stay in your hearts, hope we keep staying there."

Sunny even signed off the note as his iconic character from "Gadar", "Tara Singh".

Made under the direction of Anil Sharma, "Gadar" also featured Ameesha as Sakeena, Amrish Puri as Asharraff Ali, Vivek Shauq as Darmiyaan Singh, and Utkarsh Sharma as Jeete, along with others.

Backed by Zee Telefilms, "Gadar" turned out to be a major commercial hit.

The makers also released the sequel to the blockbuster, "Gadar 2", in August 2023.

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Chennai, June 16(IANS) The makers of director Jiyen Krishnakumar's eagerly awaited political action thriller 'Ananthan Kaadu', featuring actor Arya in the lead,have now disclosed that Telugu star Sunil plays a character called Sampath Rao in the film.

Production house Sree Gokulam Movies took to its X timeline to share the first look poster of Sunil in the film and wrote, "'Ananthan Kaadu' Character Poster 8: Sunil as Sampath Rao in #Ananthankaadu. A film by @JiyenKrishna.Written by #MuraliGopy. Produced by @vinod_offl."

The makers have already disclosed that actor Indrans plays a character called Krishnankutty in the film and that actress Nikhila Vimal plays a character called Deepa. While actor Vijayaraghavan plays a character called K K Menon, Santhy Balachandran plays a character called Karthi in the film.

For the unaware, the film is slated to hit screens worldwide on June 25 this year.

The story of the multilingual film, which is being produced by Mini Studio’s S Vinod Kumar, has been written by Murali Gopy, best known for his work in Lucifer and Empuraan.

The film has been garnering attention ever since the makers released a title teaser some months ago. The title teaser has a poem being recited in the background even as a series of gripping and intense scenes that are full of action catch your attention.

The poem that is recited in Tamil, when translated loosely, reads, "I swallowed all light to show up as a lightning in the sky! I was born in dry lands to make a revolution bloom. I was showered on blood-stained earth to make it smile. I turned into roots and then trees to grow and stand tall. I don't fall, fearing fate or deceit. I am the dense forest that continues to grow in length. I am a miracle."

The poem seems to define the traits of actor Arya's character in the film. From the poem in the title teaser, it is evident that Arya plays a character that is leading a rebellion and that he is fearless of both fate and deceit. The poem gives the impression that his character is the one that seeks to provide hope for those who are hopeless in the film.

The film features a stellar cast including Regina Cassandra, Nikhila Vimal, Indrans and Sunil among others. It has triggered huge expectations as it boasts of an impressive technical team as well.

The film has cinematography by S Yuva and music by B. Ajaneesh Loknath. Editing for the film will be by Rohit V S Variyath while lyrics for the songs are by Nishanth Raju. Stunts for the film have been choreographed by R Sakthi Saravanan while Binoy Sadasivan is the VFX director of the film.

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Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) Former actress Sonam Khan has shared an emotional memory from her debut film, recalling her first-ever meeting with legendary actor Rishi Kapoor.

Reflecting on the star-studded mahurat of Vijay, she described it as a life-changing moment that marked her transformation from Bakhtawar Khan to Sonam. Sonam also fondly remembered Rishi Kapoor’s kindness, along with the presence of several industry legends who shaped her early journey in cinema.

Sharing a throwback image featuring her posing alongside Rishi Kapoor, she wrote, “This was The Moment Bakhtawar Khan Became Sonam at the Mahurat of Vijay. Sonam walked into the ballroom that night, leaving Bakhtawar Khan at her modest home. A very loud Cinderella moment for me. I guess the shoe did fit. This picture changed my name from Bakhtawar Khan to Sonam and my destiny forever.”

“Here I am sitting next to the legendary Rishi Kapoor, whose movies I watched while growing up. Dressed by the legendary Bhanu Athaiya, with Yash Chopra Ji behind the cameraman, another legend. I met so many stars for the first time in my life that night, I lost count.”

She added, “It was my first film, filled with stars to compete with the starry night. A bittersweet moment for me as a young girl stepping into the unknown spotlight. The flashes, the whispers, the weight of a new name that wasn’t mine yet. I knew then my life had changed forever. No more handouts for survival. I knew I would survive very well and earn a living for my parents. In a role reversal, that day I became the parents of my parents, and I was very fortunate and happy about it. Sorry, I don’t do sob stories.”

Sonam Khan concluded her post by expressing heartfelt gratitude, saying, “Thank you, Rishi sir, for being so kind to the nervous new girl. Thank you, Bhanu ji, for giving Sonam her first armour. Thank you, Yash Ji, for believing in me before I even knew who I was. May all of you rest in peace. From Bakhtawar to Sonam. From unknown to Sonam. This was day 1 of my destiny changing forever.”

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