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Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Bengali superstar and Bollywood actor Jisshu Sengupta made a surprising revelation by saying that he does not enjoy watching himself on screen and has largely avoided viewing his own films over the years.

In an exclusive conversation with IANS, the Bengali superstar said, “I have not watched most of the films I have acted in, infact it's almost like I have never seen my own movies .

I hate watching myself. Actually, hate is a harsh word, but yes I don't like seeing myself on screen. So I avoid it.”

He added, “I think I have watched a couple of them. I love Tom and Jerry. I love watching Marvel and DC films, Batman, Superman. I enjoy those.”

He further said, “I like action films that are mindless. I don’t want to watch action films that have too much logic. These are the kinds of films I enjoy watching.”

Summing up his journey, Jisshu said, “By default, I have now spent almost 29 years in the industry, and next year it will be 30. But even today, I don’t watch films, especially my own.”

Known for his versatility, Jisshu Sengupta has been a prominent figure in the Bengali film industry for over two decades.

He has delivered notable performances in movies such as Chotushkone, Jaatishwar, Rajkahini, Byomkesh Bakshi films, Uma amongst others.

Talking about the superstar of Bengali cinema, Jisshu is all set to star in the upcoming movie Bhoot Bangla that also stars Akshay Kumar, Rajpal Yadav, Paresh Rawal, Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi and late veteran star Asrani.

The movie is all set to release on the 10th of April.

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Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Actress and Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta was over the moon after debutant Cooper Connolly delivered a stunning match-winning performance on his debut in the Indian Premier League 2026.

Preity took to her Instagram account, where she shared a string of images of the 22-year-old Australian cricketer and heaped praise on him for his composed and impactful innings, describing it as a “dream debut” that announced the arrival of a promising new talent.

“What a night last night turned out to be ! What a game & what a dream debut for 22 year old Cooper Connolly in IPL 2026. It was an impressive match winning knock 44 ball 72 that marked the arrival of this incredible young talent,” she wrote.

Preity highlighted that what stood out most was Connolly’s ability to read the game and maintain a calm mindset in high-pressure moments. She also expressed her delight at presenting him with the Player of the Match trophy, calling it a proud and joyful moment.

“What impressed me most about Cooper was not just the big & stylish shots he played, but his ability to read the game in the present, and keep a cool & calm head under pressure. It was truly my pleasure to present the Player of the match trophy to him & yes I couldn’t stop smiling,” she added.

Welcoming him warmly to both the league and the franchise, she added, “Welcome to the IPL and welcome to Punjab Kings Cooper. We are beyond thrilled to have you in Sadda Squad as our young Sher… Keep it up & bring it on. Looking forward to many more games & performances like this.”

Debutant Cooper Connolly struck a match-winning 72 not out in his first IPL outing as Punjab Kings made a winning start to IPL 2026 on April 1.

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Los Angeles, April 2 (IANS) English actor d is giving a peek into his “love language lately”. The actor, 49, made the statement on social media after going public with a new relationship following his split from 40-year-old singer Katy Perry.

The actor confirmed the end of his relationship with Katy last year, with the pair continuing to co-parent their daughter Daisy, five, reports ‘Female First UK’.

He is now reported to be dating Swiss model Luisa Laemmel, 28, after the pair were seen together during a recent trip to Switzerland. In a new Instagram post, Orlando shared images from a snow-filled getaway alongside moments with his daughter, including a beach walk and a clip of Daisy in his arms watching the sunset.

As per ‘Female First UK’, the post also featured a female hand with red nail polish, a photograph of Grape Hyacinths, and an image of Orlando in a bathtub with his back turned. The trip is understood to have included a stay at the The Dolder Grand, where rooms can reach £13,700 per night, during a visit linked to a promotional event for Porsche.

The actor wrote, “Love language lately”. The images prompted responses from followers, with one writing, “Looks lovely on all levels”.

Another said, “Life looks amazing in your recovery phase”. A third shared, “Oh, Orlando, what a man you are”.

Orlando, who rose to fame in epic franchises including ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’, was first linked to Luisa last month after being seen leaving the Super Bowl together. The pair were spotted at Levi's Stadium, where an onlooker said they were “touchy-feely” during a date night.

Luisa, who has modelled for Calvin Klein, also shared images from the event on her social media, showing her in white jeans and a tan jacket. Inside the stadium, Orlando was seen with friends including Jamie Foxx.

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Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) It may have looked effortless on screen, but for Zeenat Aman, filming one of the most memorable scenes from the 1978 film Don came with its own set of challenges. The diva recalled how pushing megastar Amitabh Bachchan in a wheelchair during a crucial sequence wasn’t quite as smooth behind the scenes.

Zeenat took to Instagram, where she shared a scene from the action thriller film, which was directed by Chandra Barot.

Recalling the sequence where her character Roma cleverly outwits the police and escapes with an unconscious Don from a hospital, Zeenat revealed that while the scene looked smooth on screen, filming it was anything but easy.

“I presume there’s such a thing as vintage video Wednesday? Yes, this is THAT scene from (the original 1978) Don - Roma, ever enterprising and daring, dupes the police and escapes with an unconscious Don from a hospital room,” Zeenat wrote in the caption section.

Zeenat shared that she was completely at ease working on the film, having previously collaborated with much of the cast and crew.

“Now I had already worked with many of the cast and crew in previous productions, so I was at complete ease through the making of the film.”

She also expressed her fondness for her character Roma, describing the character as smart, daring, and effortlessly stylish.

“I also relished Roma’s character. She was smart, daring, and smooth. Who wouldn’t want to embody such a woman!”

However, the challenge came during the execution of the scene.

“Unfortunately being smooth on set that day wasn’t easy! Why, you ask.”

Calling the wheelchair a “relic,” Zeenat noted that keeping a poker face while struggling behind the scenes made the experience particularly memorable.

The actress added: “Because that relic of a wheelchair, with Mr. Bachchan’s dead weight to boot, was awfully difficult to manoeuvre. I had to keep my poker face for the part, while actually pushing with all my might!”

She also expressed interest in seeing another reboot of Don.

“I would be quite keen to watch another reboot of Don, as I very much enjoyed the last one too. What do you think?,” she concluded the post.

Don stars Amitabh Bachchan in dual role, alongside Zeenat Aman, Pran, Iftekhar, Om Shivpuri and Satyen Kappu in supporting roles. It was the third highest-grossing Indian film of 1978 and was classified a golden jubilee by Box Office India.

The film spawned the Don franchise with Farhan Akhtar creating a remake Don: The Chase Begins Again and its sequel Don 2, both starring Shah Rukh Khan.

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Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Actress Rinku Dhawan has expressed her desire to work in the OTT and web series space, after boasting of a elaborate career for over two decades in the GEC space.

The actress took to the comment section of a casting post on social media, to seek for work in the digital space of the entertainment industry.

The casting post, shared by a platform looking for fresh talent for a web series, caught the attention of several aspiring actors. Among them was the best established actress, Rinku Dhawan, who openly put forward her interest in being part of the digital entertainment industry.

She wrote, ‘… I want to work in web series.’

Interestingly, Rinku’s public appeal for work echoes a move made by veteran actress Neena Gupta, a few years ago, who had also taken to social media to seek roles.

Neena had taken to her social media account back then and written, ‘I live in Mumbai and am a good actor looking for good parts to play.’

A few months ago, actress Divyanka Tripathi had also shared a post expressing her interest in exploring opportunities in the voice industry. She wrote on her social media account, ‘Exploring voice work opportunities. Would love to collaborate and lend my voice to meaningful projects.’

Talking about Rinku, the actress has had a long and notable career in Indian television.

She is best known for her role as Chhaya in the iconic show Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii and many more.

She was last seen in the hit show Anupamaa, where she portrayed an antagonist.

On the personal front, Rinku was married to actor Kiran Karmarkar, who essayed the role of Om Agarwal, her on-screen brother in the hit show Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii.

The two reportedly fell in love during the shoot of the show and got married in 2001. After over 15 years of marriage, the couple parted ways and finalised their divorce in 2017. They have a son together.

Rinku was also seen in the reality show Bigg Boss 17, where she was appreciated for her outspoken, bold and strong personality.

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Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Television superstar Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya has opened up about practising ‘Garbha Sanskar ’ at home, sharing how she has been consciously connecting with her unborn child through positive thoughts, conversations and music.

Speaking about her experience, Divyanka said, “People have talked a lot about Garbh Sanskar, and I honestly don’t know if it works or not. I don’t know if it gives something or not.”

She added, “But I always feel that if someone is telling us to do something good, like speaking positively, giving good values, listening to the right kind of music, watching good content, and being in good company, and if that helps the growth of the child, then all these things are good, so why not adopt them?”

“Have been telling my baby to always be good to others and be very, very respectful. Whatever it is, first of all, you have to give respect and love to people,” the actress revealed.

“I feel that I do get a response,” she added.

Divyanka believes that such soft and positive interactions are part of Garbha Sanskar , a traditional practice that focuses on nurturing a baby’s emotional and mental well-being in the womb.

On March 19, on the occasion of Gudi Padwa, Divyanka and her husband Vivek Dahiya announced their pregnancy through a social media post on their social media accounts through a joint post.

The couple is set to welcome their first child after 11 years of marriage.

Divyanka and Vivek met on the sets of their television show Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, where the actress essayed the role of Ishita and Vivek played ACP Abhishek.

Their on-screen association soon turned into a real-life romance, and the two tied the knot in 2016.

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Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Bollywood actress Genelia D'Souza got emotional after her Masti co-star Vivek Oberoi praised her and called her “Maharani Saheba” and also the pillar of strength behind husband Riteish Deshmukh’s ambitious film on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Taking to her social media account, Genelia reshared Vivek’s heartfelt note and wrote, “Touched my heart @vivekoberoi Thank you so much.”

Vivek shared the trailer of Ritesh and Genelia’s upcoming movie Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and penned a note.

It read, “Whenever anything about ‘Raja Shivaji’ shows up, it moves something deep inside me, and not just because it is the brainchild of my bhau @riteishd. We all have grown up with a deep-rooted admiration and respect for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj!”

“But my bhau, kudos to you, because as the son of a stalwart, a great leader like Vilasrao Deshmukh ji, your commitment to the epic of Shivaji Maharaj is a combination of legacy and duty.”

Hello further added, “Through your own stage, you continue to carry your legendary father’s devotion to Maharashtra’s soil forward. Watching you on-screen and knowing the man behind this magnum opus is an honour I cherish every day, my brother.”

Praising Genelia, Vivek write, “And @geneliad, Maharani Saibai, you are the pillar of strength behind the scenes to bring this ‘70mm’ vision of Swarajya to life. Wishing the cast and crew of Raja Shivaji all the best for the release!”

Talking about the upcoming film on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, helmed by Riteish Deshmukh, has been generating significant buzz.

The movie is set to release on the 1st of May. The project is based to be a grand historical spectacle based on the life and legacy of the Maratha warrior king.

Talking about Vivek, Genelia and Riteish, the trip share a long-standing association, having starred together in the 2004 comedy film Masti.

The movie also featured actors like Aftab Shivdasani, Lara Dutta, Amrita Rao and Tara Sharma.

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Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Actress Shubhangi Atre, most popularly known as Angoori Bhabhi from the show Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai, gave fans a glimpse into her serene and indulgent March moments, sharing a mix of travel, food, and self-love snippets on social media.

She wrote, “March recap

#life”

The photo carousel dump opens with a refreshing beach moment where Shubhangi is seen joyfully splashing in the sea.

Another striking click captures a dreamy self-date night setup on the beach, complete with candles lighting up a small table under the moonlit sky.

Adding a desi twist to her fun vacation, one of the pictures shows a plate of raw mango slices generously sprinkled with red chilli powder.

A cozy indoor shot features the actress relaxing on a couch with a book in hand, and in another scenic frame, she is seen standing with her arms wide open on a floating deck.

In another picture, Shubhangi is seen hugging her parents.

On the professional front, Shubhangi Atre has been a household name for years, especially for her role as Angoori Bhabhi in the hit show Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai.

She stepped into the character in 2016, replacing Shilpa Shinde, and went on to become one of the most loved faces on Indian television. After being associated with the show for nearly eight years, the actress quit the show making way for Shilpa Shinde to take over the character of Angoori Bhabhi yet again.

Shubhangi was also the main lead in Ekta Kapoor's show Kasturi.

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Los Angeles, April 2 (IANS) Hollywood actress Zendaya has opened up on the marriage rumours with Tom Holland. The actress, who is promoting her new film ‘The Drama’ alongside costar Robert Pattinson maintained a stoic silence, so far.

Zendaya explained why she hasn't directly confirmed or denied her speculated marriage to Holland, whom her stylist Law Roach claimed a month ago she secretly wed, reports ‘People’ magazine.

The actress graced the latest episode of The New York Times’ Modern Love podcast recently. She said, “I just feel like for me there is a level of a parasocial investment in my personal relationship, which I understand”.

She further mentioned, “I’m aware that I'm a public person and so is he, and I’m also aware that we’ve grown up in front of people and we’ve done movies where we fall in love with each other, so I really do understand that, and I don’t want to dismiss that like, ‘Stay out of my business’ or whatever”.

As per ‘People’, Zendaya has fueled marriage speculation by regularly wearing what appears to be a wedding band.

She said, "In a lot of ways, I’m also a very private person and I try my best to be able to have things for myself and for him as well”.

While Zendaya and Holland are not trying to "hide (themselves) from the world”, they are trying to “preserve things" for themselves in order to "maintain that joy" between the two of them and their loved ones.

Although Zendaya understands that there's a lot of public interest in her relationship, she refuses to share every detail with fans. "I hear it, but I also (have) my own little boundaries of what I like to bring up and talk about, but then also what I'm also willing to share, you know? I just try to find the balance in the middle there”, she added.

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Los Angeles, April 1 (IANS) Hollywood actress Rebel Wilson has come to the realisation that she will never have a "bikini body", and has made her peace with it.

The 46-year-old star shared a positive message about body image to her Instagram Stories, and she expressed her gratitude to her anatomy for getting her through life, reports ‘Female First UK”.

Rebel wrote, "I don't think I'll ever have a bikini body, that's just not me. But my body has carried me through this life and I am so grateful for it”.

The ‘Pitch Perfect’ star, who previously lost 60 pounds during her "year of health" in 2020, explained that she has been making lifestyle changes but is also reliant on weight-loss medication.

Rebel wrote, "I'm trying to get my daily steps, do a Pilates class once or twice a week, some strength training when I can, eat as healthy as I can. But let's face it I love sweets so I need those GLP's from time to time to give a little help”.

As per ‘Female First UK’, the actress explained that she was more concerned about being healthier rather than concentrating on the scales when she lost a lot of weight in 2020.

She told People at the time, "You never want it to be about the number, because it really isn't about that. It's about, I was doing some unhealthy things to my body and I just wanted to change it and become a healthier person”.

Rebel revealed last year how "healthy habits" are pivotal for both her physical and mental health. The Bridesmaids star said in a message to her Instagram followers, "Ok, so you delete some things from your life that are unhealthy and pick up some healthy habits. So not just focusing on but trying multiple healthy habits, which will be a struggle. I might have to write myself a little checklist on a post it note and make sure I’m trying to do each thing each day. But I tell you what, if you can get into a really good groove with all these healthy habits, it can be really great for your physical and mental health and that’s really important”.

Rebel subsequently encouraged her followers to update her on their progress. "I just want you guys to be the healthiest versions of you that you can be. Congrats to everyone that's been on the challenge. Let's go hard week six. Let's do it”, she added.

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