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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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Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Actress Malti Chahar, who was seen sharing a great rapport with Pranit More during her stay in the 'Bigg Boss 19' house, so much so that the two were even romantically linked at one point, has now called out the ₹370 biryani remark on the comedian's recent show.

She pointed out in her latest post on Wednesday that it is due to this attitude that women nowadays feel discouraged about getting married.

Taking to her X (Formerly known as Twitter) handle, Malti said that it is sad to learn that some people still believe that a woman's consent is not more valuable than a plate of biryani.

For those who do not know, a video from Pranit's recent show sparked massive outrage on social media as the 23-year-old Himanshu Jangra said that he went on a date with a woman where he paid ₹370 for a plate of chicken biryani, and therefore deserved a “return” on his investment.

His problematic statement has led to a new debate about consent and why women need to be financially independent.

In the post, Malti also talked about the backlash surrounding "Peddi" for the hypersexualisation of the leading lady Janhvi Kapoor.

“₹370 biryani and Peddi… make you realize why many women are hesitant about marriage, why we value our independence, and why we choose to split the bill. Some women are even financially supporting men entirely (sic),” Malti's post read.

“Yet, we continue to be objectified, and a woman's consent is apparently worth no more than a plate of biryani. After generations of fighting for equality, dignity, and respect, it's disheartening that we're still confronting the same underlying mindset," she went on to add.

Malti further advised all the mothers and future mothers, "Please teach your sons to respect women and understand the importance of consent."

"And to the audience - it's easy to dismiss something as "just a joke" or "just a film," but media shapes culture, and women often face the real-life consequences of what gets normalized on screen," she added.

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Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Actor Jim Sarbh, who is receiving a lot of positive response to his recently released OTT series ‘Made In India: A Titan Story’, has compared the storytelling of the show with a time machine.

The actor, who essays the role of Xerxes Desai in the show, spoke with IANS during the promotions of the show in Mumbai. During the conversation, the actor said the show has an immense nostalgic vibe, and immediately teleports the viewers to an era gone by.

Sharing his experience of working with his co-actors on the series, he told IANS, “Vaibhav Tatwawadi has a different approach to acting. We're very different kinds of actors. And that's how we were as friends in the show. So then art was imitating life, and life was imitating art, and then the two were feeding each other. And the feeding of each other just kept making things grow and grow and grow. And so I loved it”.

He further mentioned, “Aditya, who shot it, has done a superb job. It has also been edited superbly. I love all the use of the old Hindi music. It creates this nostalgic vibe and feel that's just so nice. It just puts you in that time immediately. So I think everybody has worked with such honesty and love to make the project come out that I hope it resonates with people”, he added.

The show also stars Naseeruddin Shah, Lakshvir Saran, and Kaveri Seth. The series resonates with the spirit of the Make in India initiative, which aims to transform India into a global design and manufacturing hub.

The show documents the vision of J.R.D. Tata and Xerxes Desai, the men who built Titan, the brand that redefined India’s presence on the global stage.

‘Made in India – A Titan Story’ is available to stream on Amazon MX Player.

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Chennai, June 10 (IANS) Popular director S S Rajamouli, actor Siddharth and well known producer Boney Kapoor were among those who paid glowing tributes to legendary Tamil fim director Bharathiraja, who passed away in the city early on Wednesday due to age-related ailments. He was 84.

Taking to his X timeline to pay tribute, S S Rajamouli said, "Bharathiraja garu was a true pioneer who revolutionized cinema with his raw and uncompromising storytelling. Those unforgettable rural narratives, that fearless vision and the authenticity he brought to the screen will live on forever. It was an honour to witness and celebrate his extraordinary body of work and legacy. Om Shanti."

Producer Boney Kapoor, for his part, said, "Deeply saddened by the passing of legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja, a visionary who transformed Indian cinema with his authentic portrayal of rural life, powerful storytelling, and unforgettable characters. Beginning with '16 Vayathinile', his groundbreaking films not only redefined Tamil cinema but also inspired generations of filmmakers and artists, leaving behind an extraordinary cinematic legacy."

Boney Kapoor further added, " His contribution to cinema will remain timeless, and his stories will continue to live in the hearts of audiences across the world. Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and countless admirers during this difficult time. #Bharathirajaa."

Actor Siddharth took to his Instagram page to pen a tribute. He wrote, "Our Teacher has left us. Bharathiraja Sir is one of the main reasons I wanted to become a film-maker. He had countless students like me who saw their first cinema dreams because of him."

Siddharth went on to say, "He gave Cinema some of it's greatest Actors, Technicians and Storytellers. The world he showed us had never been seen in that unique way anywhere before him. His characters, his conflicts, his beauty, music, culture and his unparalleled storytelling shaped the Tamil Cinema we proudly represent today. Thank you for the gift that is your art, greatest Bharathiraja Sir. Our Guru. Our "Aasaan", Our Teacher...has left us. There will never be another like him. It is the end of one of the most defining Eras of all time. Rest in Cinema Bharathiraja Ayya."

--IANS

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