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Los Angeles, June 10 (IANS) Hollywood legend Tom Hanks has important marriage advice for Travis Kelce ahead of his wedding to pop icon Taylor Swift.

The S actor, 69, has been married to his co-star Rita Wilson for 38 years, and he has encouraged NFL player Travis to ensure he makes breakfast for his pop megastar significant other each Sunday, after they have tied the knot later this year, reports ‘Female First UK’.

When asked to give some advice to engaged couple Taylor and Travis, Tom told E! News, "The man must make the waffles on Sunday”.

Taylor and Travis are expected to marry at Madison Square Garden, and it's been speculated that their nuptials will take place on the weekend of July 3 to 5.

As per ‘Female First UK’, Karlie Kloss, Zoe Kravitz, Ed Sheeran, the Haim sisters, Suki Waterhouse, Gigi Hadid and Selena Gomez are among the stars who have reportedly been invited to the upcoming nuptials.

While Tom and singer and actress Rita, who co-produced her husband's 2022 comedy-drama movie ‘A Man Called Otto’, may not be at the Taylor and Travis' wedding, they can be an inspiration to their fellow showbiz power couple after nearly 40 years of marriage.

Tom Hanks previously told E! that the secret to their happy marriage was "finding each other", and in 2016 he told the website, "I'm a lucky man. She could've done better”.

In 2001, Tom described Rita as his "lover". Speaking to Oprah Winfrey, he said, "I view my wife as my lover, and we have a bond that goes beyond words like wife or girlfriend or mother. For example, I was able to construct a number of things in (film) Philadelphia because of my relationship with Rita. "The way my character felt about his lover is the way I feel about mine. The same was true when I played Forrest Gump, who loved Jenny. Without my connection with Rita, I don't know how I would've been able to connect with what Forrest was going through”.

Tom Hanks has also described his marriage to Rita as "carefree and easy". He told Piers Morgan, "When I met Rita, I thought 'Oh, this is what it's supposed to be like when you are married to someone. It's supposed to be this carefree and easy’”.

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Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood actor Govinda congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving Prime Minister of India.

Speaking exclusively to IANS, Govinda praised PM Modi for the way he has served the country.

He told IANS, "This is not just a matter of a position; it is a matter of the country's self-esteem. This is not a matter of any action or deed; this is a matter of India's contribution to the whole world. The way respected Mr. Narendra Modi was able to serve the country, we all thank him for that and bow to him.

Praying for the good health of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the 'Partner' actor went on to add, "We pray to God that your capabilities, your deeds, your cooperation, and the work you are doing in the country, without any delay, it is a blessing and you deserve this blessing. You have shown this. We thank you, bow to you, and pray to God for your good healthy.

Govinda further said that India is now being respected across the world due to PM Modi and also credited his leadership vision for inspiring the youth.

He further went on to applaud the resilience, hard work, and the sense of national pride under PM Modi’s leadership.

Earlier, actor Vikrant Massey also told IANS, "It is a good thing that he has been serving for so many years. A leader is someone whom the people choose to work for the country and for the people."

In addition to this, Shekhar Suman shared that true leaders are those who work for the nation. He said, "It is very good that our leaders continue to move forward in this way, taking care of the country and always thinking about its welfare, whether for 2 years, 20 years, or 40 years."

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Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan is a fan of Rakhi Sawant. The actor recently appeared on comedian Tanmay Bhat’s show, and called Rakhi, an icon, who has become a part of pop-culture.

During the episode of the show, the actor along with others saw an Internet meme showing an installation at a music concert, which resembled Rakhi Sawant.

The actor said, “She's a part of pop culture now. I think she's an icon. And seeing her, I think a lot of people have copied her. A lot of people try to copy her but obviously, there's one Rakhi Sawant”.

Elsewhere during the episode, the actor shared how his father David Dhawan roasted him. The director also wanted the audience to enjoy the joke at his son’s expense by using the joke in his film but eventually didn’t use it.

When asked if he anticipated being trolled for his smile, Varun said, “No, I thought I would be made fun of because of something else. I never thought anyone would make fun of this. I thought there are so many things (for which he could be trolled) like my voice, for instance. I would literally sound like an 8-year-old girl, initially. That's what my brother used to tell me, when I made my debut, I thought voice, height, bad acting, etc. I didn't think the smile was so bad”.

However, the actor turned out to be a good sport, as he appreciated the jokes around his smile, as he said, “I think after a while, it became funny. It actually became funny for me. I found the biscuit one very funny”.

He then went on to reveal how his father came up with the idea to make fun of his smile.

“There's a joke in my new film, which my dad wanted to do to me. But then eventually he didn't do it. It was supposed to be a scene where I have kids, and their smile is same as mine. I was like, ‘Why do you want to do that?. He said, ‘No, no, let’s do it. People will laugh at you”, he added.

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Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Singer Shilpi Raj, who has lent her voice to the Bhojpuri track, ‘Round Round’ has called it a track for celebrations, parties, and dance occasions.

The song also features superstar Arvind Akela Kallu. The song has already started gaining strong traction among Bhojpuri music lovers and is receiving an overwhelming response across digital platforms. The launch event in Varanasi brought together some of the biggest influencers and personalities from the Bhojpuri entertainment industry, to whom the song was specially presented.

Talking about the song, Shilpi Raj said, “‘Round Round’ is one of those songs that instantly gets you moving. The energy, rhythm, and vibe of the track are incredibly exciting, and I thoroughly enjoyed being a part of it. Working with Arvind Akela Kallu has always been a pleasure, and the entire team has created something truly entertaining for Bhojpuri audiences. I believe listeners will connect with the song and make it a favourite for celebrations, parties, and dance occasions”.

The song has been shot on a grand scale with lavish production values and an engaging visual treatment.

Arvind Akela Kallu shared that “Round Round” is a fun, peppy number that audiences will instantly connect with. He added that the song is designed purely for entertainment and is expected to resonate strongly with Bhojpuri music fans across India and beyond.

The song has been released under the label of Bhojpuri Dhoom marking a new chapter for PaRa Music.

Rashna Pochkhanawala, Co-Founder and Managing Director, PaRa Music, said, “Bhojpuri music has one of the most passionate audiences in India".

Pavan Sood, Co-Founder, PaRa Music, said, “Through Bhojpuri Dhoom, we are combining strong creative talent, data driven decision making, and long term investment in original music IP. Round Round is our first step in this journey, and we are excited about building a meaningful presence in the Bhojpuri music ecosystem”.

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Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Veteran actress Madhoo, who will soon be seen in the forthcoming financial thriller, "Governor", remembered the first time she met her co-star Manoj Bajpayee.

"He had once interviewed me for a DD program", recalled the 'Phool Aur Kaante' actress during an exclusive conversation with IANS.

Madhoo further revealed that she had always had the desire to share screen space with Manoj Bajpayee, and "Governor" gave her the opportunity to realize that dream.

"And whenever I used to watch him on screen, I used to think how much fun it would be to work with him, but it was just a thought. When I signed this film, it was a dream come true," she went on to add.

Made under the direction of Chinmay D. Mandlekar, "Governor" features Manoj Bajpayee, Adah Sharma, and Noushad Mohamed Kunju in crucial roles, along with others.

Backed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah under the banner of Sunshine Pictures, the movie is believed to be inspired by the events surrounding the 1990 Indian economic crisis.

Prior to this, speaking exclusively with IANS, Manoj Bajpayee revealed that he was extremely cautious of the character’s diction in "Governor". He added that he worked hard to perfect the minimal linguistic traits of the character.

He shared, “I was very scared and nervous because actors, especially people like me, I don’t like to go wrong with language and diction. I am from Bihar. So, I know how much I get offended (with language being wrongly spoken). So, it is better to go to the minimum, I always say because you are making it in Hindi. You need to play up the essence of that language. However, you are not supposed to be completely indulgent about the accent because it will take away the attention from the matter. That is why we have tried to keep a lot of measured things in this, the culture behind the language”.

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Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) The much-anticipated third instalment in the popular franchise "Tanu Weds Manu – The Next Chapter" will go on floors in 2026.

The exciting announcement was made as Eros Innovation recently announced a major content slate.

"Tanu Weds Manu – The Next Chapter" will be directed by Mitakshara Kumar, known for his work in "Heeramandi" and "The Empire". The project will be co-produced with Rudrak Soma Jyoti Limited.

It must be noted that Eros Innovation's content slate has been built around three initiatives: Eros Brahmand, a new mythology-inspired cinematic universe; Eros Universe.

The Eros Brahmand, a mythology-based cinematic universe, will comprise nine original titles: 'Nandi – War of Kailasa', 'Dwaarka: Gateway to the Universe', 'Vimaan Wars', 'Mahabharat 5000 A.D.', 'Yakshinis', 'Brahmarakshak', 'Garuda', 'Kumbhayanna', and 'Mansa Devi'. Coming together, all these projects will form an interconnected storytelling universe inspired by Indian mythology and folklore.

Next is the Eros Universe, which will have six popular film titles - 'Tanu Weds Manu – The Next Chapter', 'Phobia', 'English Vinglish', 'Desi Boyz, 'Rangeela' and 'Tere Naam'. According to Eros, these titles will be expanded across films, animation, microdramas, and character-led content, creating new storytelling opportunities.

The third initiative, Eros Remastered, will begin with "Kochadaiyan". Touted as India's first motion-capture feature film, the Rajinikanth starrer will be restored and reimagined under the creative leadership of Soundarya Rajinikanth.

Commenting on the announcement, Kishore Lulla, Founder and Chairman, Eros Innovation, said, “We are bringing together original mythology-inspired stories, beloved film titles and classic cinema under one umbrella. Our aim is to create stories that can engage audiences across generations and formats.”

Ridhima Lulla, Co-Founder and Co-President, Eros Innovation, added, “From building Brahmand to revisiting films that audiences have loved over the years, this slate reflects our ambition to tell stories in new and engaging ways.”

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Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) During a recent appearance as the judge on the dance reality show "India’s Best Dancer Season 5", actress Karisma Kapoor revealed which film of hers demanded the longest rehearsals.

Recalling her most memorable rehearsal experience, Karisma shared that "Dil To Pagal Hai", co-starring Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit, remains the film she rehearsed the most for.

"We never really got much chance to rehearse, but I think the song that I rehearsed the longest for would probably be during Dil To Pagal Hai," she shared.

Karisma explained that the film, which marked the Bollywood debut of choreographer Shiamak Davar, brought together a dream team. She added that filmmaker Yash Chopra was determined to make the dance-based musical stand out, with the pressure to deliver something extraordinary.

"Because we were working with Shiamak for the first time, and with Yash Chopra Ji, we wanted it to be exceptional. We wanted it to be amazing," Karisma shared.

Reflecting on the overwhelming success of "Dil To Pagal Hai", Karisma also used the opportunity to express gratitude for the love the audience continues to shower on the iconic musical even today.

The 'Biwi No 1' actress said, "Touchwood, it did turn out that way. I'm so thankful to the audience for loving Dil To Pagal Hai, Le Gayi Le Gayi, and the Dance of Envy so much."

"Dil To Pagal Hai" still remains fresh in the memory of movie buffs even decades later for its songs, performances, and choreography.

The movie is also special as Karisma's performance as Nisha won her the National Film Award for 'Best Supporting Actress'. During the 45th National Film Awards, "Dil To Pagal Hai" bagged 3 titles, including the 'Best Popular Film'.

"India’s Best Dancer Season 5," which premiered on June 6th on Sony Entertainment Television, is also streaming on Sony LIV.

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Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Actress Raveena Tandon decided to relive her 'Mohra' days with Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty through her latest social media post.

On Wednesday, Raveena treated the fans with an album of some behind-the-scenes glimpses from her upcoming laughter ride, "Welcome to the Jungle."

Taking a trip down memory lane, Raveena also added a throwback picture with Akshay and Suniel from their 1994 release "Mohra". It must be noted that Raveena and Akshay were seen wearing the same clothes in the old pic shown in the popular track, "Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast".

"WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE...Welcome to the fun and chaos All the best to all of us for the trailer launch tomorrow!! Will miss all of you Love from London (could be the title of part 2) (sic)," Raveena penned the caption.

Directed by Rajiv Rai, "Mohra" also featured Naseeruddin Shah, Poonam Jhawer, Raza Murad, Paresh Rawal, Gulshan Grover, and Sadashiv Amrapurkar in crucial roles, along with others.

Coming back to "Welcome to the Jungle", the movie directed by Ahmed Khan boasts a massive ensemble cast of over 30 actors including Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Johnny lever, Aftab Shivdasani, Lara Dutta, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Daler Mehndi, Farida Jalal, Krishna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Kiran Kumar, Mukesh Tiwari, Yashpal Sharma, Vindu Dara Singh, Nawab Shah, Urvashi Rautela, Puneet Issar, Arjun Firoz Khan, Late Pankaj Dheer, Sudesh Berry, Hemant Pandey, Zakir Hussain, and Sayaji Shinde.

AA Nadiadwala and Star Studio18 present in association with Cape of Good Films and Seeta Films, "Welcome To the Jungle" is a Base Industries Group and Seeta Films Production.

Refreshing your memory, the primary instalment of the franchise, "Welcome" was released back in 2007. 8 years later, in 2015, the makers came up with the sequel "Welcome Back".

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Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) The director of the upcoming drama, "Baby Do Die Do", Nachiket Samant, shed light on his decision to make the actress Huma Qureshi's character mute and deaf.

Shedding light on Huma's role as Baby Karmarkar, director Nachiket revealed that the film came into existence with a simple thought. "We were just riffing one day- has there ever been a Hindi film about a professional female assassin? We couldn't think of one. That gap was instantly exciting, so we went after that character, and the world kind of built itself around her," the filmmaker shared.

He added that Mumbai became an integral part of the story, with its crowds shaping assassin Baby's unique way of operating.

"She kills and disappears into the crowd. That's what's so unique about her- it's as much about the escape as it is about the kill," explained Nachiket.

Talking about making Baby a mute and deaf contract killer, Nachiket said the larger-than-life concept came naturally, but making the character feel believable depended on Huma's performance.

"All the rootedness, Huma brought. It's one thing to write a fantastic character- you still need a solid actor to bring it to life," he added.

The director also revealed that removing dialogue from the character became an interesting creative challenge. "Huma's a fully tayyar actor, but this time, suddenly taking away her dialogues seemed like the perfect challenge. It forced her somewhere I hadn't seen her go, and she rose to it completely," he added.

Headlined by Huma Qureshi, "Baby Do Die Do" also stars Sikander Kher, Chunky Pandey, Seema Pahwa, Rachit Singh, and Marudhar Shekhawat in pivotal roles, along with others.

Backed by Saqib Saleem under his banner Saleem Siblings in collaboration with Pune 04 Films, "Baby Do Die Do" is expected to reach the audience on 3rd July this year.

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Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan's sister Sunaina Roshan in a video, has revealed how crash dieting left her battling tuberculosis meningitis; says it could have led to paralysis or coma.

She opened up about one of the most difficult phases of her life, revealing how crash diet obsession in 2001 sabotaged her immunity and ultimately led to a life-threatening health crisis.

In a video shared on her social media account, as part of her ongoing health journey series, Sunaina recalled the terrifying aftermath of the crash diet and how her family feared the worst after she was diagnosed with tuberculosis meningitis.

Sharing her experience, Sunaina said, "In Part 1, I shared how crash dieting led me to the hospital. What happened next could have changed my life forever. For two to three days, I had no awareness. My family was told by Dr. Udwadia that it could lead to paralysis, loss of eyesight, or even a coma. They didn't know what would happen next."

She further revealed how deeply the situation affected her loved ones.

"My brother even spent the night at a temple praying for me to get well. The doctor said the first sign of recovery would be that I would ask for food, and after days, that's exactly what I did. That one moment changed everything for my family."

Recalling her long road to recovery, Sunaina said, "I was in the hospital for a month after being diagnosed with tuberculosis meningitis. Then I was stuck at home for four more months to avoid a relapse. Heavy medication, all because my immunity had crashed. And the reason? Crash dieting."

She concluded with a message for her followers, saying, "That's when I realized no goal is worth risking your life. Always choose nourishment over shortcuts. If this made you think twice, share it with someone who needs to hear this."

Alongside the video, Sunaina captioned the post as, "In 2001, a crash diet led me down a path I never imagined. What followed was one of the most crucial chapters of my life and a lesson I'll never forget. It completely changed the way I think about health, nourishment and the shortcuts we're often tempted to take. Choose nourishment. Choose patience. If this story made you think twice, share it with someone who needs to hear it."

Earlier, while introducing the series, Sunaina had revealed that what started as a leg injury left her bedridden and pushed her towards crash dieting.

The post received emotional responses from her parents. Her mother Pinkie Roshan wrote, "Reliving your story after 25 years is overwhelming for me. I remember how you fought it so strongly mentally and physically... Dr. Farokh Udwadia finally after three weeks said you're out of danger now, but you have a long journey ahead for full recovery. God bless you my daughter for your courage and will to fight and survive."

Veteran filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, also her father, praised his daughter's courage, commenting, "Sharing your experience is giving strength to many."

Responding to her parents, Sunaina thanked both of them for their unwavering support and love throughout her recovery journey.

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