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Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) Bollywood actor Arbaaz Khan has tied the knot for the second time with makeup artist Sshura Khan, and has dropped first pictures as husband and wife.

According to the reports, Arbaaz and Sshura had met on the sets of the upcoming movie ‘Patna Shukla’.

The intimate wedding ceremony which was held at Arbaaz’s sister Arpita Khan’s residence saw the presence of his family members, including Salman Khan, Sohail Khan and his kids, Arbaaz’s son Arhaan, his parents Salim and Salma Khan, Helen, actress Raveena Tandon and her daughter Rasha, and model Lulia Vantur, amongst others.

Taking to the social media, Arbaaz has shared the wedding pictures, which shows him wearing a beige coloured floral bandhgala coat, and matching pants.

While, his bride Sshura is wearing a pastel pink coloured lehenga. She has kept her hair open and sported a matching neckpiece.

He captioned the post as: “In the presence of our loved ones, me and mine begin a lifetime of love and togetherness from this day on! Need all your blessings and good wishes on our special day!”

The celebrities have showered love and blessings to the newly-wed couple in the comment section.

A video that went viral on the social media shows Arbaaz’s son Arhaan singing a song for his dad, while the ‘Hello Brother’ actor was seen recording his son.

Previously, Arbaaz was married to model Malaika Arora, and they have a son Arhaan. The couple got divorced in May 2017.

The other celebrities who have attended the wedding included filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan, Riteish Deshmukh and wife Genelia, Sajid Khan, Sanjay Kapoor and his wife.

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Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) Pop star Dua Lipa is spending her holidays in India and is currently in Rajasthan, going by a motley of pictures she has shared on social media.

Taking to Instagram on Sunday, she posted pictures as she travelled in the state. In the first image, Dua posed on her bed wearing a blue shirt and striped pants.

She then shared another photograph, where she is seen sporting a red dress and posed near a cabinet. The singer was seen posing in a black outfit in the next picture as she travelled around in Rajasthan.

She captioned it: "Happy Holidays from me to you sending love light health and happiness for the year ahead x."

This is not the first time Lipa visited India, a few years ago she was in the country and posted pictures.

She had captioned the image: "At the Ganesh Temple in Jaipur. A lady outside the temple helped me and taught me how to put on my sari before I entered. We joined in with the locals and offered sweet treats to the Gods and the people inside."

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Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) Actor Arbaaz Khan is reportedly set to tie the knot for the second time with makeup artist Shura Khan on Sunday in a close-knit ceremony.

Previously, Arbaaz was married to model and actress Malaika Arora, and they have a son Arhaan.

The couple got divorced in May 2017.

In the videos that went viral on social media, Arbaaz can be seen arriving at the his sister Arpita Khan's residence for the rituals.

He was seen sporting a black tee shirt and blue denims.

Bride-to-be Shura arrived at the venue wearing a white outfit.

The video also shows Arbaaz's father Salim Khan arriving at the venue. Arbaaz's mother Sushila Charak was also seen. Salman Khan arrived at the venue to attend his brother's wedding, wearing a pathani suit.

Arbaaz's son Arhaan was also spotted arriving at the venue in a black tee shirt and matching jeans.

Actress and model Lulia Vantur oozed glamour as she arrived wearing a black floral print lehenga.

Arbaaz's brother Sohail Khan's son was also seen arriving for the celebrations wearing a blue suit, and white formal shirt. Sohail wore a white shirt and blue denims.

Mother-daughter duo Raveena Tandon and Rasha Tandon looked graceful as they arrived donning pastel coloured ethnic outfits.

According to reports, Arbaaz and Shura had met on the sets of the movie 'Patna Shukla'.

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Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) Actress Parineeti Chopra is currently on a vacation to London, UK, with husband and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha, and has shared the sneak peek into their first Christmas together as husband and wife.

Taking to Instagram, the ‘Ishqzaade’ actress, who enjoys a fanbase of 44.2 million followers shared an adorable picture with her man, wherein she can be seen leaning on to Raghav.

Parineeti is dressed up in a long black trench coat with matching boots. She has tied her hair in a messy bun.

While, Raghav is wearing a black coat, beige coloured pants, and brown boots. He can be seen flashing his cute smile, while he adorably gazes his ladylove.

Parineeti captioned the post as: “Falling on my Santa for life”. She gave the geo tag location of London, United Kingdom.

In the Stories section, the ‘Kesari’ actress shared a glimpse of a beautifully decorated Christmas tree and some yummy festive cookies.

The couple had tied the knot on September 24 in a private luxury hotel in Udaipur.

On the work front, she was last seen in ‘Mission Raniganj’. She next has ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ in her kitty.

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Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) The ‘Sasural Simar Ka’ fame actress Dipika Kakar has opened up on the changes she has witnessed in her husband and actor Shoaib Ibrahim after their marriage, and how the latter has become more romantic.

Shoaib and Dipika shared the screen space in ‘Sasural Simar Ka’, and had tied the knot in February 2018. The couple have a son named Ruhaan.

Showcasing his versatility as a performer, Shoaib is currently a part of celebrity dance reality show ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’.

In the weekend episode he enthralled the judges and audience with his special performance to iconic wedding songs - ‘Chal Pyar Karegi’, ‘Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna’, ‘Yeh Ladka Hai Allah’ and ‘Saajanji Ghar Aaye’, along with choreographer Anuradha Iyengar.

Adding an extra layer of love and emotion to the already mesmerising act, Dipika surprised him by joining him at the end of the act.

Talking about their marriage, Dipika said: “Earlier, he was romantic, but he did not show it and would say he doesn’t know how to express himself.' Recently, it was our anniversary, and he was shooting, so I wasn't expecting anything. When he came back, he got me a set of nice diamond earrings.”

“But what surprised me the most was that he has started writing. I have been writing since he came into my life, but now he has started writing to impress me. It was very special for me. The most special thing was when I was away for three months, he had kept a diary detailing everything. Those diaries are still with me," shared Dipika.

The ‘Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum’ actress added: "When I came back, the gift I got from him was those two diaries where he had written in detail about everything he did every day, whom he met, and how much he missed me. That's how he expresses himself."

‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’ airs on Sony.

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Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) In the upcoming episode of ‘Bigg Boss 17’, house captain Isha Malviya will be seen deciding who will be evicted amongst those that are nominated, depending on who has broken rules.

This week’s nominated contestants include Aishwarya Sharma Bhatt, Neil Bhatt, Ankita Lokhande and Anurag Dobhal.

In a promo shared by the channel, Isha is called in the archive room where Bigg Boss is tells her: “Rules break ke aadhaar par kaun is hafte beghar hota hai faisla hoga apka.”

Isha said that she would like to oust the person who she doesn’t get along with much.

“Main chaahungi jinse meri kam level pe banti hai main unko haataun,” she said.

Going by the reaction of Neil Bhatt, it seems his wife Aishwarya Sharma Bhatt was shown the exit door.

Upon hearing the decision taken by Isha, Neil said: “What? Rule break pe.”

Munawar Farqui said: “What a stupid decision.”

Isha in the garden area is heard telling housemates that it was her call.

To which, Neil said: “You dont deserve to be here.”

Isha replied: “Meri jisse nahi jamegi woh jaao.”

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Los Angeles, Dec 24 (IANS) Actress Amber Heard was sidelined in the new 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’, the sequel to the 2018 superhero hit starring Jason Momoa.

TMZ reports that according to Business Insider, Heard only appears on camera for about 20 minutes or so and while she does talk in the film, it is just a measly 11 lines apparently.

According to the portal, Heard shows up for a few action sequences toward the beginning and the end, but she's largely removed from the main story. Even though her and Momoa's on-screen baby serves as a central plot point.

Instead of Amber taking center stage, Momoa and Patrick Wilson end up teaming up and leading most of the film. Yahya Abdul-Mateen and Nicole Kidman are also in the mix.

Not surprising that Heard was downplayed that was being telegraphed dating back to 2022, when she was on trial after Johnny Depp sued her.

Walter Hamada, former Warner Bros. head got grilled in a deposition, and explained that the studio decided to sideline her based on a lack of perceived chemistry between her and Momoa, and wanting a different story.

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His manager Patrick Mann confirmed that the actor died Tuesday at his home with his family by his bedside in Los Angeles from pancreatic cancer, reports 'People' magazine.

"Artistes & Representatives Agency mourns the loss of our friend and client Richard Roundtree," the actor's agency said in a statement to 'People'.

"His trailblazing career changed the face of entertainment around the globe and his enduring legacy will be felt for generations to come. Our hearts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time."

Gabrielle Union, who starred alongside the actor in the TV series, 'Being Mary Jane', reflected on her time with Roundtree in a tribute on X.

"Working with Richard Roundtree was a dream. Getting to hang with him & our Being Mary Jane family was always a good ass time with the best stories & laughs."

She added, "He was ALWAYS the coolest man in the room with the BEST vibes & ppl would literally run over to come see him. He was simply the best & we all loved him."

Samuel L. Jackson, who played Roundtree's nephew in the 2000 and 2019 'Shaft' sequels, called the actor "The Prototype, The Best To Ever Do It!!"

"His passing leaves a deep hole not only in my heart, but I’m sure a lotta y'all's, too Love you Brother," Jackson wrote on Instagram. "I see you walking down the Middle of Main Street in Heaven & Isaac's conducting your song coat blowin’ in wind (sic)".

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The show's narrative is rich in emotions and highlights intricate relationships and hidden secrets.

The show is anchored by a young protagonist, 'Arya' (essayed by Mahi Bhadra), who is on a quest to reunite with her father.

Arya believes that her father is a super cop and is away on a mission, which is why she has never met him, but she is unaware of her true lineage.

Manav describes 'Dabangii..Mulgii aayi re aayi' as a unique story of two contrasting ideologies, that of his amoral brother, Satya (Aamir Dalvi) and his steadfastly moral approach to life that collides with Arya taking centre stage.

Inspector Ankush Rajyavadhkar is unknowingly the physical manifestation of Arya's imagination, and it will be interesting for viewers to witness how their lives are intertwined.

Talking about his character, Manav said: "Ankush is intense, straightforward, and unwavering in his dedication to fight corruption. He despises liars and cheaters."

"Though I have portrayed a police officer on screen before, this is the first time I'm playing a police officer in uniform, and it's a significant departure from my previous role in CID, where I played a different kind of cop," he shared.

Gohil elaborated on his character development process, saying, "I immersed myself in the character by studying the script, including narrations, while trying to understand the emotions of the various characters and their motives in the overall story.”

"This is one of those rare scripts that has such well-defined character arcs weaved into the plot. I realised that this role is not just about projecting bravado and a muscular appearance; it's about capturing the depth of emotions that Ankush experiences, especially when he must go against his own blood brother," he said.

The 'Remix' actor added: "I've added subtle nuances to the character, which, when combined with the police officer in uniform, truly transforms the game. I'm excited about the journey ahead with Ankush."

'Dabangii...Mulgii aayi re aayi' promises to be a rollercoaster of emotions, where Manav's portrayal of Ankush will undoubtedly leave audiences at the edge of their seats.

It will premiere from October 30 on Sony.

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In a stock exchange filing, Saregama mentioned that is paying about $20 million for a 51.82 per cent stake in Pocket Aces and plans to invest an additional $1.8 million in the startup.

The news was first reported by TechCrunch.

The music label also said that it intends to acquire up to 92.61 per cent of Pocket Aces in the future and will set the price based on the completion of certain metrics.

Pocket Aces primarily create short-form video content aimed at young Indians, with over 30 new items added every day.

The popularity of its shows has skyrocketed in recent years due to its typical comedic content and its ability to address real-world issues.

The startup manages over 100 digital talents and has licensed IPs like "Little Things" to Netflix. They have also shared content with platforms such as Jio, MX Player, Vistara, and Qatar Airways.

According to its website, Pocket Aces reaches 50 million viewers weekly and accumulates 700 million views monthly.

In February, Pocket Aces laid off 50 employees or about 20 per cent of its workforce as part of a corporate restructuring drive.

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