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Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) Almost two decades after the 'Tera Mera Rishta' from Emraan Hashmi's 'Awarapan' made its way into the hearts of music lovers, acclaimed composer Mithoon has come up with his own version of the beloved track, while keeping the soul and emotional depth of the original song intact.

As the latest rendition of the track received a lot of love from the audience, Mithoon claimed that his version of the song is an answer from the Almighty.

Elated by the overwhelming response to the song, Mithoon said, “I’m elated to see the response to ‘Tera Mera Rishta Continues’. I’m grateful to all the Awarapan fans for embracing my version wholeheartedly. This song holds a lot of significance in the lives of the listeners, apart from being the cry of Shivam’s (Emraan) heart reaching out to the Almighty. My version is an answer back from the Almighty who wants Shivam to stand back and fight against evil once again.”

This song also successfully carries forward the legacy of its original creative team while adding its own flavour.

“Vishesh Bhatt wanted new lyrics on the song which were to have prophetic significance. I feel nobody in the world could deliver it better than Sayeed Quadri since he was part of the original version with Pritam and Mustafa Zahid, who originally created this masterpiece," the composer went on to add.

Mithoon even decided to introduce fresh voices with Saaj Bhatt and Subodh Sharma crooning the new version.

“I’ve always believed in adapting to every circumstance and saw this as an opportunity to do something novel. That’s why I decided to go with the voice of Saaj Bhatt and Subodh Sharma. My job was to protect the purity of the composition while adding the necessary dimension as required in this chapter of Shivam’s life,” he shared.

Directed by Nitin Kakkar and produced by Vishesh Bhatt under the banner of Vishesh Films, 'Awarapan 2' has Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani , and Shabana Azmi in key roles.

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Los Angeles, Aug 8 (IANS) Hollywood star couple Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas' son Dylan turned a year older on Saturday, and celebrating his special day, the actress penned a heartfelt birthday wish for her son on social media.

Catherine posted a few throwback photographs of Dylan over the years on her Instagram handle, expressing her immense love for him in an emotional birthday wish that read, "Happy Birthday to my son Dylan!!!!! You are everything to me and you bring such joy to my life. Have a wonderful new year ahead sweetheart and thank you for all those thus far. @dylan__douglas I (red heart emoji) U (sic)."

Douglas and Zeta-Jones started dating back in 1999, and the lovebirds exchanged wedding vows in 2000. The couple has been blessed with two children - son Dylan Michael and daughter Carys Zeta.

In April, as Carys turned 23, both Douglas and Zeta-Jones dropped lovely birthday notes for their daughter.

Douglas uploaded a picture of himself with his daughter on a red carpet, and penned, “Happy Birthday Carys! May YOUR new year bring you joy and inspiration. All the love in the world! @carys.douglas Dad."

Carys commented on the post saying, "Thank you Dadda I love you so so much."

Zeta-Jones also shared a couple of old pictures of her daughter, along with the text, “Happy Birthday Carys! May today and all days be a special as you. I love you. Mama."

Carys replied in the comment section saying, "Thank you my dear Mamma I love you so."

Work-wise, in February, the Oscar-winning actress revealed that she will once again be seen as the enigmatic Morticia Addams in the third Season of the acclaimed show, 'Wednesday', which is expected to premiere on Netflix in July 2027.

Featuring Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams, the latest season of the drama promises to be the darkest chapter of the story yet.

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Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) Actress Sagarika Ghatge has reunited with her 'Chak De India' co-star Vivan Bhathena after 2 decades for a new project. The two actors will be seen sharing screen space yet again in an untitled drama.

Sharing the professional update with the netizens, Vivan took to his official Instagram handle and published a goofy picture with Sagarika on his official Instagram handle.

The photo had both of them on the set, dressed in muddy clothes and messy hair, making a victory sign with their hands.

Expressing his excitement about working with his co-star once again, Vivan wrote on the photo-sharing app, "#reunion after 20 years...new film coming next year @sagarikaghatge (sic)."

Sagarika also revealed that she is glad to be back on set with Vivaan.

"19 years later so great to be back on a set together (hug emoji)," she commented.

This is Sagarika’s first project after welcoming son Fatehsinh in April 2025 with husband Zaheer Khan.

Refreshing your memory, Sagarika was seen as Preeti Sabharwal, a hockey player in the 2007 sports drama, 'Chak De! India'.

Additionally, Vivan essayed the role of her fiancé and cricketer Abimanyu Singh in the much-acclaimed drama.

Directed by Shimit Amin, the movie has been backed by Aditya Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films.

'Chak De! India' shares the inspiring tale of Kabir Khan (Played by Shah Rukh Khan), the former captain of the Indian men's national field hockey team. Following a devastating loss to Pakistan, he is ostracized from the sport. However, 7 years later, Kabir returns on a mission to redeem himself. He becomes the coach of the Indian women's national field hockey team, with the singular goal of making them world champions.

Starring Vidya Malavade, Shilpa Shukla, Chitrashi Rawat, Tanya Abrol, Arya Menon, Seema Azmi, and Nisha Nair, along with others, 'Chak De! India' won the National Film Award for 'Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment' at the 55th National Film Awards.

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Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher revealed how he bagged the role of Dr. Michael Dang in 'Karma' as the movie clocked 40 years on Saturday.

Marking 4 decades of the iconic movie on social media, Kher published a video recalling how director Subhash Ghai approached him for the role of Dr Dang in 'Karma'.

He was heard saying, "Around 40 years ago, on this very day, a film of mine was released, which changed my category from a 'good actor' to a 'star'. The name of the film was 'Karma', by Subhash Ghai."

Remembering how Ghai cast him as the main villain in the movie, he added, "I had met Subhash Ghai at a party. He was leaving the party, and I was going inside. It was a long walk. I met him. He saw me from top to bottom. I had not met him before that. He told me to come to his office. The next day, when I went to his office, he told me that I was playing the role of the main villain in his film."

Kher even ended up asking Ghai a silly question, 'Who else is there in the film?'. To which the director informed him that the movie will have Naseeruddin Shah, Anil Kapoor, Sridevi, Poonam Dhillon, Nootanji, Jackie Shroff, and Dilip Kumar, leaving Kher elated.

The veteran actor also recalled that a poster featuring him and Dilip Kumar from the movie was placed near the Mahim Church area of Mumbai.

Kher thanked Ghai for believing in him, saying 'Thank you Subhash ji for putting me on that pedestal and giving me an opportunity to be part of this film. Thank you Shroff, Kapoor, Naseer, Nootanji, Sridevi, Poonam Dhillon and the one and only Dilip."

At the end, he even recreated his popular dialogue as Dr Dang from 'Karma' that went, "Dr. Dang jung karta hai. Aaj pehli baar Dr. Dang ko thappad pada hai. Suna aapne is thappad ki aawaaz? Ab jab tak zinda rahoge, is thappad ki aawaaz sunte rahoge. Main is thappad ko kabhi nahi bhoolunga."

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Mumbai, August 8 (IANS) Actress Prajaktta Mali has announced that she is embracing a vegan lifestyle, further clarifying that the decision stems from health concerns rather than personal choice.

Sharing a series of smiling pictures from her visit to the holy Shree Siddhivinayak Temple and Aai Taljai Mata Temple, the actress revealed that she sought the deities' blessings before taking the significant step.

"Sought the blessings of Shree Siddhivinayak and Aai Talajai Mata this morning and decided to go Vegan from this moment on," she wrote on her social media account.

Prajaktta further explained that the decision was "not by choice, but by compulsion."

"My body started rejecting milk and milk products, causing constant cough," she shared, adding that she may soon bid farewell to tea and coffee as well.

"Don't be shocked if I announce No Coffee and No Tea henceforth too. My body is rejecting all 'Tamasik' things as well."

Ending her note on a light-hearted note, the actress quipped, "So officially, I'm cruelty-free from now on... except for some liars and ditchers."

The pictures accompanying the post showed Prajaktta dressed in a graceful beige ethnic outfit, smiling as she posed outside the temple premises after offering prayers.

Talking about Prajaktta Mali, the actress is one of the most popular faces in the Marathi entertainment industry.

She has starred in television shows such as Julun Yeti Reshimgathi and Naatki chya Lagnala Saavdhan while also making a mark in Marathi cinema with films including Hampi, Party , Phoolwanti, and Pawankhind.

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Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) Southern actor Vijay Sethupathi was seen flaunting a completely new avatar as he gears up to return as the host for the tenth season of the reality show 'Bigg Boss Tamil'.

On Saturday, Star Vijay and JioHotstar treated the netizens with the exciting launch promo of 'Bigg Boss Tamil Season 10'.

The 10th season of the popular reality show has been marked with "Paththandu Vazhthukal". The creative wordplay has been inspired by the familiar Tamil greeting "Puthandu Vazhthukal." With the latest promo of the drama, the makers extended this special greeting to audiences, thanking them for loving the show for so many years.

The milestone season is marked with Carnivizha, a grand entertainment celebration compiling all the elements which have been loved by the audiences in the past, such as drama, laughter, friendships, rivalries, emotions, and unforgettable moments.

Host Vijay Sethupathi welcomed the viewers to Carnivizha, extending an invitation to all to be a part of the grand celebration of Season 10 of 'Bigg Boss Tamil'.

Towards the end of the promo, Vijay Sethupathi signed off with the powerful line, saying, "Inga Onnu Nenacha... Pathu Nadakkum. (Here, if you think of one thing… ten things will happen."

This line hints at the unpredictable and chaotic nature of the reality show. It points out that a single decision in the show is capable of setting off a chain reaction, altering the course of the game.

'Bigg Boss Tamil Season 10' is touted to be the biggest edition in the history of the franchise.

'Bigg Boss Tamil Season 10' is expected to premiere shortly exclusively on Star Vijay and JioHotstar.

Over the years, 'Bigg Boss Tamil' has become a crucial part of the Tamil entertainment industry. It successfully manages to keep the viewers hooked for almost 100 days every year, turning the show into a phenomenon.

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Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is all set to enter the new and exciting phase of her life as she will be welcoming her firstborn with her filmmaker husband, Raj Nidimoru soon.

As part of her preparation for her new journey, Samantha was seen enjoying a maternity book. On Saturday, Samantha treated the netizens with a glimpse into the month of August, and in one of the pics, she was seen going through Ina May's 'Guide to Childbirth' while lying on the couch.

She captioned the post, "August energy (sic),, along with white heart emojis.

In her latest photo dump on Instagram, Samantha also shared a few gym selfies, along with a glimpse of husband Raj Nidimoru's birthday celebration.

The 'Yashoda' actress uploaded a clip in which she had tears in her eyes as she went into a laughing fit.

Meanwhile, Samantha recently confirmed her first pregnancy while addressing the media during the success meet of her latest release 'Maa Inti Bangaaram'.

During her address, Samantha shared that she will be taking a maternity break after wrapping up her present professional commitments.

“After Maa Inti Bangaaram, I will have to take a small break, given my condition. I’ll have to take maternity leave. After that, I’ll be back with another film for my fans,” Samantha said.

The speculations around Samantha's pregnancy started doing the rounds after her appearance at the success celebration of 'Maa Inti Bangaaram'.

Samantha's baby bump was visible as she made an appearance in a fitted white bodycon top, along with blue denim.

Samantha and Raj will reportedly be welcoming their little bundle of joy in December this year.

Samantha got married to Raj, one-half of the popular director duo Raj & DK, in December last year.

It is believed that these two first met during the shoot of 'The Family Man 2'.

For the unaware, Samantha was earlier married to actor Naga Chaitanya. These two got married in October 2017 and announced their separation in October 2021.

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Mumbai, Aug. 8 (IANS) Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai took a trip down memory lane as his iconic action drama ‘Karma ‘completed 40 years on August 8.

The ace filmmaker shared rare behind-the-scenes pictures from the film's sets featuring legends such as Dilip Kumar, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Naseeruddin Shah, Sridevi and Nutan.

Taking to his social media account in a collaboration with his production house's social media account, Ghai, posted a series of archival images capturing candid moments from the making of the 1986 blockbuster.

The pictures showed the filmmaker directing scenes, discussing shots with Dilip Kumar and Anil Kapoor, interacting with Naseeruddin Shah and Jackie Shroff, and posing with the ensemble cast with all in their jovial moods.

Alongside the pictures, the caption read, "Somewhere in our archives is a Karma call sheet from 1986 with Dilip Kumar, Nutan, Naseeruddin Shah, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Sridevi, Poonam Dhillon and Anupam Kher all on it. Forty years later, here's what the set actually looked like!"

Released on August 8, 1986, Karma was written, directed and produced by Subhash Ghai under the Mukta Arts banner.

Apart from Dilip Kumar, the film boasted an ensemble cast including Nutan, Sridevi, Poonam Dhillon, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Anupam Kher, Dara Singh, Tom Alter, Beena Banerjee, Paresh Rawal and Shakti Kapoor in pivotal roles.

Karma was equally remembered for its chartbuster soundtrack composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal with lyrics by Anand Bakshi. Songs such as Aye Watan Tere Liye, Dil Diya Hai Jaan Bhi Denge, Na Jaiyo Pardes, Maine Rab Se Tujhe and De Daru continue to remain popular among audiences.

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Mumbai, August 8 (IANS) Bollywood star Anil Kapoor turned nostalgic as the iconic patriotic action drama Karma completed 40 years on August 8.

The actor stated that the film arrived at a defining moment in his career and every day on its set was nothing short of a masterclass.

Sharing a montage of memorable moments from the 1986 blockbuster on X (formerly Twitter), Anil wrote, "Karma came at a pivotal moment in my journey, and every day on that set was a masterclass.

Working with the legendary Dilip Kumar and the incredible Nasser Saab was equal parts intimidating and inspiring. To be directed by Subhash Ji and to share the screen with such an extraordinary cast remains one of the greatest privileges of my career.

"Thank you for keeping Karma alive and cherished for four decades."

Directed and produced by Subhash Ghai under Mukta Arts, Karma hit theatres on August 8, 1986, and emerged as one of the biggest blockbusters of the year.

The action drama featured an ensemble cast led by Dilip Kumar, alongside Nutan, Naseeruddin Shah, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Sridevi, Poonam Dhillon, Dara Singh, Anupam Kher, Tom Alter, Beena Banerjee, Paresh Rawal and Shakti Kapoor.

The film follows Jailor Rana Vishwa Pratap Singh (Dilip Kumar), whose life is shattered after dreaded terrorist Dr. Michael Dang (Anupam Kher) destroys his family. Determined to eliminate the criminal, Rana recruits three prisoners,Johnny played by Jackie Shroff), Baiju by Naseeruddin Shah and Ajju by Anil Kapoor) for a dangerous mission to take down Dang and his terror network.

Apart from its storyline and powerful performances, Karma became a musical milestone with Laxmikant-Pyarelal's chartbuster soundtrack.

Songs such as Dil Diya Hai Jaan Bhi Denge, Aye Watan Tere Liye, Na Jaiyo Pardes, Maine Rab Se Tujhe and De Daru continue to enjoy immense popularity even today.

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Mumbai, August 8 (IANS) Bollywood icon Madhuri Dixit is all set to take over the hot seat as the host of the Marathi edition of Kaun Banega Crorepati, titled as ‘Kon Honaar Crorepati.’

According to sources close to the development, Madhuri has been roped in to host the Marathi adaptation of the iconic quiz-based reality show, marking her first-ever association with the Kaun Banega Crorepati franchise as a host.

A source informed IANS, "Madhuri Dixit has been finalised as the host of KBC Marathi. The promo shoot has already been completed and the first official promo introducing her as the host will be unveiled during the premiere of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' Season 18 on August 10, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan."

The source further added that the makers zeroed in on Madhuri owing to her immense popularity among Marathi audiences.

Being a Maharashtrian herself, the ‘Dhak Dhak girl’ enjoys a deep emotional connect with viewers across the state and has consistently championed Marathi culture throughout her career.

Interestingly, the channel had recently dropped a major hint about the show's new host through a promotional video shared on its social media handles.

In the video, the team was seen on the red carpet of an awards ceremony revealing the host's name only to celebrities, while keeping audiences guessing.

Celebrities including Abhijeet Sawant, Bharat Jadhav and Renuka Shahane were shown a placard carrying the host's name. Their reactions ranged from surprise to excitement, but the name itself was never revealed on camera.

Instead, the stars broke into iconic gestures associated with Madhuri Dixit, including mimicking her famous "Dhak Dhak" move and recreating her signature "Aaha!" expression from her iconic movie Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!.

The video ended by asking fans to guess the host's identity in the comments, with many correctly predicting Madhuri's name.

While this marks her first stint as the host of Kon Honaar Crorepati, the Marathi adaptation of Kaun Banega Crorepati edition, Madhuri has previously worked in Marathi cinema with the 2018 film Bucket List, which marked her Marathi film debut.

For the uninitiated, Kon Honaar Crorepati has previously been hosted by Sachin Khedekar, Swapnil Joshi and filmmaker Nagraj Manjule.

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