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Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Actress and entrepreneur Anshula Kapoor took a trip down memory lane as she shared an emotional glimpse of her bidaai moments from her wedding.

Sharing the video, she celebrated the tender father-daughter bond she shares with filmmaker Boney Kapoor.

Taking to her social media account, Anshula posted a heartfelt reel capturing some of the most emotional moments from her bidaai ceremony on the day of her wedding.

The video showed Boney Kapoor embracing his daughter warmly as she graced the wedding venue.

In one frame, Anshula was seen holding on to him before bidding farewell and in another touching frame showed the father and daughter sharing a quiet moment amid the wedding celebrations.

Alongside the reel, Anshula wrote, 'In between all the big moments were little memories like these... and somehow, it's the quiet moments that end up meaning the most. Love you, Dad.'

Earlier, in a video posted by Anshula she had expressed how most of a childhood she did not get to spend with her father Boney Kapoor and spent all of it with her mother.

For the uninitiated, Boney Kapoor had gone on to marry Bollywood superstar Sridevi while he was still married to Arjun and Anshula's mother and his first wife Mona Shaurie Kapoor.

Sridevi and Boney Kapoor became parents to two children Jahnvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor, with whom he spent most of his time.

On the day most special day of her life, Anshula had expressed missing her late mother, and had shared a heartfelt video on her social media account, reflecting on how wedding planning unexpectedly became a reminder of her mother's absence.

In the video, she shared a few moments featuring her mother's pictures and her own wedding moments, and said, "This is me and this is my mom. This picture was taken on my fourth birthday and over the years it has somehow become the picture I always come back to whenever I need to feel close to her.

"I thought wedding planning would mostly be about flowers, outfits and guest lists.

She added, "I didn't expect it to be filled with moments where all I wanted was my mom. I wanted to ask her questions, I wanted to see her face when she saw me as a bride. Mostly though, I just wanted one of her hugs.

Anshula revealed how she carried her mother's essence and fragrance in a customised perfume while on her bachelorrate celebration in Seoul, Korea.

"She gave the kind of hugs that made everything feel okay. So, on my bachelorette in Seoul, I did something I'll treasure forever. I tried to turn this memory into a scent because on my wedding day, there was always going to be that one hug missing.

"I wore this perfume hoping that I'd feel like she was still there beside me and this is the closest I'll get to having her there.”

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Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Actress Akshara Haasan, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film ‘Simulacra’, has said that her role demanded a different level of maturity from her. She also said that the role allowed her to explore a different side of her as an actor.

The teaser of the film was recently unveiled, and it introduces Akshara Haasan as Nivi. It offers the audiences a glimpse into a futuristic world where memories can be rewritten through neural brain chips.

Talking about her role, Akshara Haasan shared, "Nivi is a very different character that I’ve played. This time I feel it required a different maturity level as a person and therefore a character. With how layered the story is, I discovered a side of me as an actor and got to explore emotions and complexities of emotions colliding. It challenged me as an actor. I truly enjoyed performing the character Nivi”.

The film is set in an imminent near-future where human lives are governed by neural brain chips, Simulacra explores a world where tech giants allow people to tailor, rewrite, or completely erase their personal memories. The plot follows two pedestrians, Nayan (played by Satyajeet Dubey) and Nivi (played by Akshara Haasan), who cross paths in a society increasingly reliant on trans-humanism.

Nayan claims a deep, intimate history with Nivi, presenting photographs stored directly in his neural memory vault. Nivi, however, has absolutely no recollection of him—her own vault reads entirely blank. As Nayan attempts to recreate their past to spark her memory, the two begin developing real feelings for each other.

Satyajeet Dubey said, "What intrigued me about ‘Simulacra’ was the film’s exploration of objective and subjective reality, identity, relationships, and how technology increasingly blurs the lines between what’s real and what’s perceived. Those themes feel quite relevant today, especially in the age of AI. I found his (director Pankaj Sawant’s) intent to tell this story and his eagerness to bring it to life really inspiring, and I felt compelled to be part of that journey”.

Produced by Philosia Films, the film is set to drop on July 17 on Waves OTT.

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Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Actress Jayati Bhatia has opened up about the challenges of portraying the manipulative and negative Sharda, aka Shalini Batra, in her TV show, 'Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile'.

The actress stated that remaining in the character's dark mindset for long hours every day has tested her as a performer.

Speaking about playing the negative character for over one-and-a-half years, Jayati said, "Playing Sharda, aka Shalini Batra, for over one and a half years has been one of the most challenging yet fulfilling journeys of my career. With every twist in the story, Sharda's negativity has only grown, and staying in that headspace for 12–14 hours a day pushes me as an actor."

The actress further added that she consciously separates herself from the character once shooting ends.

"But the moment I pack up, I make it a point to leave Sharda on the sets and become Jayati again. My co-stars have always understood that Sharda is just a character, so off-screen we're constantly laughing and enjoying each other's company," she said.

Jayati also shared that criticism directed at her on-screen character is something she takes it as a validation as an actor.

"As for the audience, when they get angry with Sharda or criticize her actions, I take it as a compliment because it means they've completely accepted me in the role. I never take those reactions personally. Instead, they motivate me to portray Sharda with even more conviction and honesty. For me, that's the biggest reward of playing a powerful negative character," she added.

The current track of 'Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile' sees Sharda once again emerging as the mastermind behind Raghav and Reet's heartbreak after secretly kidnapping their newborn.

For the uninitiated, Jayati Bhatia has been a familiar face on Indian television for over three decades. She is best known for her performances in popular shows such as 'Sasural Simar Ka', 'Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki', 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay', 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi', and 'Jhansi Ki Rani'.

Besides television, she has also appeared in films including 'Devdas', 'Koi... Mil Gaya', and 'Fiza'. She currently essays the role of Sharda, also known as Shalini Batra, in Zee TV's 'Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile'.

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Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Tusshar Kapoor who was last seen in "Welcome to Jungle" has revealed why he did not wish to make his Bollywood debut with his well-established producer sister Ektaa Kapoor.

Speaking exclusively to IANS a few weeks ago, on the occasion of completing 25 years in the industry, Tusshar revealed that he had once told Ektaa, "I'll never do a film with you. My first film will never be with you," a remark that left her extremely upset.

"I want to launch... We should launch you. Why should somebody else launch you?" the television mogul had told her brother.

However, when Ektaa got to know that Tusshar is being launched by Vashu Bhagnani and saw the primary poster of 'Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai', she was content that her brother would be presented well.

Tussar added "The poster that he brought out, the first poster, without revealing any faces, with an umbrella and rain, I remember it wasn't even released to the public. It was just for, that time there was no press, in the sense that there was no social media. So, I think during the mahurat, he had shown that poster to his distributors, and my face was not even shown in it. So she was very excited about that. She said that he's going to present you very well."

Tusshar was further asked, "So was it just the younger sibling's ego, or you really wanted to make your own path?" To this, he replied, "Always wanted, neither should my father, mother or my sister launch me. It was not ego, it was just the fact that I have to feel good about myself. It's very easy for a family member to launch another family member. What is the achievement in that? The achievement is when you've earned something on your own merit. An outsider will only invest money if they feel there's some potential in you."

In another news, Tusshar Kapoor's debut movie, 'Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai' clocked 25 years of release on May 25 this year, and he decided to commemorate the special milestone with an emotional post that read, "My journey began with a film that gave me not just a debut, but a lifetime of memories. Honestly, today, when I look back at how time has flown by it feels unreal. So much has changed over the years, but the love I’ve received from all of you has remained constant through every phase (sic)." -

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New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Television actress Eisha Singh, who plays an autistic girl in the show “Juhi Mui”, said the show's biggest success would be if it manages to change even one person's perspective and encourages viewers to think differently about the issues it highlights.

Asked if it is an added responsibility on the show because it needs to educate as much as it needs to entertain, Eisha told IANS: “By the end of every episode, if we can change the perspective, I think it's a great victory for all of us. Same if we can start the conversation around this topic, I think again, it's great.”

“We do have, I think we both take them with pride and the fact that we have a show around this topic. Of course, at the same time, we both have that responsibility on our shoulders, but I, yeah, I think, yeah, that's it. See, times are changing,” she concluded.

Eisha said it is high time that the audiences should be ready because stories like this don't come really often.

"A lot of people I know, they don't know what autism really is. So, to know about it and to understand its sensitivity, we should watch the show. We need to learn about it, and we need to approach people who are autistic with a little more kindness, inclusion and acceptance,” added Eisha.

The actress is currently seen alongside Vijayendra Kumeria in the show “Juhi Mui”.

'Juhi Mui' traces the journey of Juhi Suri, a brilliant young autistic woman whose mind becomes her greatest strength in a world that often misunderstands her. In the current track, after losing her father, the one who shielded her from the harsh realities of society, she struggles to navigate her grief.

Juhi Mui airs on Colors.

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Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Actor Ronit Roy gave fans a glimpse of his adorable bond with wife Neelam Bose Roy on Sunday night.

Sharing a loved-up picture from their recent night out, he affectionately called her his 'baby bhi, boss bhi'.

Taking to his social media account, the actor posted a stylish picture with Neelam, where they can be seen twinning in elegant black outfits.

Ronit looked dapper in a black suit paired with a white shirt and black tie, and Neelam stunned in a black saree with a shimmering gold border.

The two were seen smiling warmly for the camera as they hugged each other.

Sharing the picture, Ronit captioned the post as, 'Night out with the #bossbaby ! Oops sorry with the #babybhibossbhi.'

Talking about the couple's live story, Ronit Roy married Neelam Bose Roy in 2003 after the two met through mutual friends and gradually fell in love.

Over the years, the couple has often spoken about the importance of immense trust, companionship and mutual respect in their relationship.

They are parents to daughter Aador and son Agastya.

On the professional front, Ronit has carved a successful career across television, films and OTT platforms.

He became a household name with iconic television shows such as Mr. Bajaj in 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay', and Mihir in 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi', followed by 'Bandini' and 'Adaalat'.

He later established himself as a powerful character actor in Hindi movies such as 'Udaan', '2 States', 'Boss', 'Kaabil', 'Ugly', 'Student of the Year', 'Liger' and 'Bloody Daddy'.

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Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Actress Sonakshi Sinha appeared visibly upset with paparazzi stationed outside Akanksha Ranjan Kapoor's wedding reception in Mumbai.

The paparazzi were seen continuing to follow and film her despite her repeated requests to stop.

The actress, who attended the star-studded reception in an elegant all-black ensemble, was seen stepping out of the venue and even graciously posing for the photographers stationed outside.

Sonakshi was seen smiling for the cameras before making her way towards her car.

The situation changed when the paparazzi continued following her till her vehicle. As they kept filming and clicking pictures from close quarters, Sonakshi appeared miffed and raised her voice, asking them to stop.

Speaking in Hindi, the actress repeatedly said, "Bas ho gaya guys, ab band karo. Band karo... band karo." (Enough is enough, guys. Now you need to stop. Stop it. Stop it)

She repeated the request quite a few times, and refused to get inside her car until the photographers stepped back and stopped clicking pictures. Sonakshi also cautioned them against following her with their cameras right up in to her vehicle, urging them to respect her privacy.

Earlier too, the actress earlier too was seen losing her cool at the paparazzi after they continued filming her family despite repeated requests to stop.

Seeing them create a chaotic situation around her father, veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha, and mother Poonam Sinha, during a family dinner, Sonakshi was seen getting upset.

Things became chaotic when Shatrughan and Poonam Sinha were seated inside their car and photographers continued recording them all closely.

That is when Sonakshi lost her cool and scolded the paparazzi.

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Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) As Sam Neill, who starred in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Peaky Blinders,’ passed away on Monday in Australia aged 78, veteran actor Anupam Kher penned a note for the iconic star and said that the world has lost a wonderful gentleman.

Anupam shared a picture posing with the star, whose family described his passing on an Instagram post as “sudden and unexpected.”

Anupam shared in the caption section: “DEEPLY SADDENED by the passing of the wonderful #SamNeill .”

Recalling his meeting with the actor, Anupam wrote: “I had the privilege of meeting him in Sydney, Australia, and what stayed with me was not merely the celebrated actor, but the warm, gracious and gentle human being behind that familiar face.”

Anupam shared that he had followed and admired Sam Neill’s “remarkable career for decades.”

“From My Brilliant Career and The Piano to Jurassic Park, The Hunt for Red October and so many other memorable performances, he brought intelligence, dignity and a rare quiet strength to every character he portrayed,” he added.

Anupam shared: “Some actors impress you with their performances. Some human beings touch you with their presence. Sam Neill did both. The world of cinema has lost an extraordinary artist, and the world has lost a wonderful gentleman. Rest in peace, dear Sam. Your work and your warmth will live on. Om Shanti.”

It was In a statement shared on Instagram, Sam Neill’s family said that his death was “sudden and unexpected.”

“It is with immense sadness that the whānau (extended family) of Sam Neill share the news of his passing on Monday 13th July, in Sydney, Australia,” the statement began.

“Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterized his whole life,” the statement continued.

“The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free. They would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff at St Vincent’s Private Hospital for their incredible care. More details will be shared later, but for now, on behalf of the family, we ask that you respect their privacy as they navigate this immeasurable loss.”

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Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Kay Kay Menon, who is all set to play a laid-back headmaster in the upcoming series ‘Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya’, which will premiere from July 24, says his character is has many flaws, but is also sharp, intuitive, and knows how to turn situations to his advantage.

Kay Kay Menon, who portrays the role of Gyaneshwar Tripathi in the series, shared, "Over the years, I have had the chance to play all kinds of characters—from intelligence officers and politicians to criminals—but I have never played a headmaster before.”

That immediately intrigued Kay Kay when he first read the script.

What drew him in even more was “how relatable Gyaneshwar is. He is not perfect and has many flaws, but he is also sharp, intuitive, and knows how to turn situations to his advantage.”

“At the same time, there's a goodness to him that makes him very human. These different layers made the role so interesting for me. Bringing a character like Gyaneshwar to life would not have been possible without Himank's clarity and direction, along with the incredible support of my co-actors.”

The seven-episode comedy-drama is directed by Himank Gaur, created and executive produced by Biswapati Sarkar and Sameer Saxena under the banner of Posham Pa Pictures.

Written by Biswapati Sarkar, Akshay Asthana, Nupur Pai, Tatsat Pandey, and Meghna Srivastava, the series follows a laid-back headmaster and his pursuit to transform one of Tinki Toli's most dysfunctional schools.

It also stars Archana Puran Singh, Abhimanyu Singh, Naveen Kasturia, Prasanna Bisht, Deven Bhojani, Ajitesh Gupta, Annapurna Soni, and Prachee Shah in lead roles

The trailer opens the gates to Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya, a school where rules are flexible, personalities are larger than life, and no two days are ever the same. At the heart of the story is Gyaneshwar Tripathi (Kay Kay Menon), a laid-back principal whose quick thinking and unconventional methods keep the school going through every twist and turn. But everything changes when he learns that the headmasters of the ten Delhi schools with the best board results will earn a government-sponsored training programme in Cambridge.

As he navigates an eclectic mix of teachers, spirited students, overenthusiastic parents, and a constant stream of unexpected situations, the trailer promises an entertaining and memorable ride.

Archana Puran Singh, who plays Urmila Devi in Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya, revealed what drew her to Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya.

She said it was its beautifully observed writing.

“It is a story filled with humour, heart, and characters that feel incredibly authentic. My character, Urmila Devi, is bold, outspoken, fiercely ambitious, and completely unapologetic about who she is, which made her an absolute joy to portray.”

The actress loved the dynamic between Urmila and Gyaneshwar, and sharing the screen with Kay Kay Menon was truly wonderful.

Himank Gaur, director of Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya, shared, "A lot of what you see in Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya comes from the core memories we all carry from our school days—the friendships, mischief, the teachers, and those everyday moments that stay with you long after you've left the classroom.”

So what made the journey special?

Gaur shared: “What made this journey even more special was bringing Biswapati and Sameer's vision to life alongside an incredible cast led by Kay Kay Menon, Archana Puran Singh, a fantastic ensemble, and such a wonderful group of young actors who brought so much energy and authenticity to every scene.”

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Los Angeles, July 13 (IANS) Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves, who is known for his work in the ‘John Wick’ movies, has spoken up on the spiritual benefits of racing.

The actor, 61, and custom bike builder Gard Hollinger are putting their bikes to the test in the new docuseries ‘Hooligans: The ARCH Racing Project’, reports ‘People’ magazine.

It follows the friends and business partners as their company competes in the Super Hooligan National Championship. The streamer premiered the first of six episodes on July 12.

Keanu Reeves said that partnering with Hollinger was an easy decision, as he said, “Gard built an amazing custom motorcycle, and when I rode it, I was like ‘That needs to be in the world’”.

He went on, “I love riding motorcycles, telling stories and being part of something. All of that happened in a beautiful way”.

As per ‘People’, through the docuseries, Reeves and Hollinger hope to give viewers a deeper appreciation for motorcycle racing and the people behind the helmets.

Hollinger said, “You see an athlete in a suit wearing a helmet, and hopefully this is an opportunity for you to meet the human beings behind it, hear their stories, what they have gone through and how challenging it is to get to that level in the sport”.

Keanu Reeves told ‘People’, “It’s about building a team, ambition, vision, creating something you love, sharing it with the world and overcoming challenges. It’s American tradition”.

The pair are happy to see motorsports receiving more mainstream attention, thanks to films like ‘F1’ starring Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem. Hollinger said, “I enjoyed the movie. I thought there were some great visuals”.

“What we do is a little more humble. But I could be the team owner. I’ll be Javier Bardem”, the actor added.

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