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Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Actor Jatin Sarna, who will be seen as an antagonist opposite superstar Rajinikanth in the eagerly anticipated sequel, "Jailer 2", revealed that he was amazed by the legendary actor's humility and warmth.

Jatin described working with Rajinikanth “a dream for any actor”.

He added that Thalaiva even remembered him from their previous collaboration, "Darbar".

Reflecting on his experience of sharing screen space with Rajinikanth, Jatin said, “Working with Rajinikanth sir is a dream for every actor, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have shared screen space with him not once but twice. What amazed me the most was his humility and warmth — he even remembered me from our earlier film Darbar. That moment truly meant the world to me. I would love to work with him again whenever I get the opportunity.”

As Jatin concluded the shoot for "Jailer 2", he uploaded a photo with Rajinikanth on his IG, along with the caption, “And it’s a Wrap on #Jailer2. When you ask for a challenge and it comes like this, thanks to the entire team of Jailer 2. Special thanks to @nelsondilipkumar for this opportunity and Superstar @rajinikanth sir, for whom I did this film alongside.”

Before this, actor Jaffer Sadiq, who is also a part of the 'Jailer 2' cast, shared that every moment spent with Rajinikanth turns into a beautiful memory.

Jaffer took to his official Instagram handle and posted photos of himself with Rajinikanth.

His post further included a heartfelt note for Thalaiva that read, "Once again with my #Superstar. Being around you brings back the same butterflies in my heart, the same smile that lights up my face, and those daily salutes in your iconic style that never fail to inspire. Every moment spent with you turns into a beautiful memory I cherish forever - love & respect always, @rajinikanth. #untilnexttime to my Ellamey Eppomey. #wrap #jailer2."

Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Sun Pictures, the project serves as a sequel to the blockbuster "Jailer".

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Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Actor Sahil Anand revealed that working with a baby cow in his latest project "Godaan" left a lasting emotional impact on him.

He shared that what began as a professional commitment gradually turned into a meaningful journey of reflection and connection.

While working with the animal for weeks, Sahil discovered a “quiet strength” in their presence.

Talking about the same, he shared, “There is something incredibly calming about them. They are gentle, patient, and full of silent love. They don’t demand attention, yet their presence is deeply comforting."

Sahil said that for him, the cow emerged as a symbol of resilience wrapped in softness. He described them as "a being that gives endlessly without seeking recognition."

Reflecting on the longstanding cultural and spiritual relevance of cows in the country, he added, "For centuries, cows have been closely associated with nurturing energy, sustainability, and agricultural support. From contributing to rural livelihoods to holding sacred significance for millions, their role in Indian society remains profound."

Addressing the broader symbolism of animals in national identity, Sahil clarified that his reflections are not about replacing India’s national animal, the Bengal tiger, which represents strength and pride.

Instead, he poses a thoughtful question about expanding the idea of honour.

“Strength can be fierce like a tiger, but it can also be calm and giving like a cow,” he went on to explain.

Previously, Sahil spoke about the various challenges they faced while shooting with a cow in "Godaan".

He revealed that some of the scenes took an extraordinary amount of time to shoot, as one was not able to control how the animal would behave.

“Sometimes it took 20 takes or even hours just to get one expression or a simple look. There were moments when she wouldn’t look at me at all, she would just run away or get distracted,” he recalled.

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Los Angeles, Feb 18 (IANS) Chrissy Teigen, the wife of the Grammy-winning Jazz musician John Legend, has been judging talent on our TV screens, only to be judged by her own kids.

Chrissy Teigen, 40, shared how her four children have taken her role as celebrity judge on the show and flipped it on her at home, reports ‘People’ magazine.

Revealing how her kids are now judging things around the house, including her cooking, since she landed a role on the show, she told ‘People’, “Este, my 3-year-old, her favorite thing in the world, is just running around saying five stars to nothing. My older ones are more judgmental with it. They'll make jokes about my meals or something”.

And her eldest children, daughter Luna, 9, and son Miles, 7, appear to be harsh critics, with the cookbook author admitting that she’s “definitely (had) some four or fives. Mexican lasagna. I got a four. I haven't gotten any threes yet, which is good”, she added.

As per ‘People’, along with Esti, Luna and Miles, Chrissy Teigen is also mom to son Wren, 2, with her husband, musician John Legend, who joined her at the taping along with some of their kids. Though their children have become critics, Chrissy Teigen says that she and Legend, 47, now both being judges on talent shows, Legend was a coach on The Voice for several seasons and will soon be seen on ‘The Voice: Battle of Champions’ alongside Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine, has seen their brood show her more “respect”.

“I think the best part about it is that we're a competition show household now, John and I. think it's given us just this look of power in the household. We know what we're talking about all the time. So our kids, I think they respect me more now”, she shared.

Teigen serves as a judge on ‘Star Search’ alongside musician Jelly Roll and actress Sarah Michelle Gellar, while Anthony Anderson has been at the helm of hosting.

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Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Veteran actress Madhoo revealed that she resonates with elephants as her spirit animal.

Sharing her reason for the same in her latest social media post, Madhoo went on to state that she finds elephants to be extremely gentle, something she can connect with.

Madhoo dropped two photos of herself petting an elephant named Indrani on her Instagram.

Posing in an orange ethnicwear, the 'Roja' actress confessed her love for elephants, saying, "Indrani and I (red heart emojis) if someone asked me what animal I identify myself with, I always said elephant because they are gentle and giant. I love you Indrani. (sic)"

Madhoo often uses social media to voice her opinion on a variety of subjects, while staying in touch with her InstaFam.

In January, she urged everyone to be a little less judgmental, as we all have committed some sins.

She uploaded a clip of herself on social media, explaining that everyone, whether intentionally or unintentionally, tends to 'commit sins.

Madhoo was heard saying, “Hi guys. Hi everyone. Just a quick thought—something I read that really made a shift in me, and I wanted to share it in the hope that it helps someone out there."

“Please listen carefully. All of us are sinners. Each and every one of us is a sinner. So don’t judge someone else for their sins just because you’re not committing that particular sin," she went on to elaborate.

Stressing her point, she went on to add, “Let me say it again: all of us are sinners. Don’t judge someone else for the sin they are committing, because that sin is not yours. Think about it.”

Madhoo, who has been a part of several B-town and Southern movies, made her Bollywood debut with Ajay Devgan's "Phool Aur Kaante" back in 1991.

Some of her noteworthy projects are "Roja" (1992), "Allari Priyudu" (1992), "Yoddha" (1992), and "Gentleman" (1993).

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Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Veteran actress Jaya Prada remembered her late brother, Raja Babu, on his first death anniversary with a heartfelt social media post.

She took to her official Instagram handle and published a picture of her late brother.

Jaya Prada said that only a brother is able to take on several roles in a sister's life as a father, mother, sister, and also as a friend.

She further confessed that ever since her brother's demise, she remembers him every single day.

"DEAR RAJA WE ARE MISSING YOU...only a brother can like a father. care like mother, annoy like a sister and support like a friend It’s been one year since you left us, dear brother, but not a single day goes by without remembering you. Your love and memories remain forever in our hearts. Miss you always. Warm Regards Samrat, Jayaprada, Sriram Rocky, Soundrya, Siddharth & Family (sic)," her emotional note on social media read.

A year ago, Jaya Prada informed through another social media post that she had unfortunately lost her elder brother.

Sharing the heartbreaking update with the netizens, she wrote on the photo-sharing app, “It is with Great Sorrow that I inform you of the passing of My Elder Brother, Mr. Raja Babu, who has now reached God's Heavenly Abode today @ 3:26 pm (Hyderabad) Kindly keep him in your Prayers. Further details will be shared soon”.

Talking about Jaya Prada's professional journey, she rose to fame with her song, "Dafli Wale" in the 1979 movie "Sargam". The project also marked her Bollywood debut. Prior to that, Jaya Prada was a part of many Tamil and Telugu films.

During her time in B-town, Jaya Prada delivered several noteworthy films such as, Takkar", "Qayamat", "Tohfa", "Pataal Bhairavi", "Aakhree Raasta", "Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswati", and "Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani", to name just a few.

Jaya Prada also recently made her OTT debut with the web series "Fatima".

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Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Actress Rakul Preet Singh made the most of her time during her shoot amidst the wild in low temperatures.

Rakul took to her official Instagram account and treated her InstaFam with a fun behind-the-scenes video from her recent shoot diaries.

The clip opened with her putting her face in a bowl of cold water. Next, Rakul shared a glimpse of herself walking barefoot on the grass in between shots.

The 'De De Pyaar De' actress was also seen singing and dancing to the 'Bahara Bahara" track from Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor's "I Hate Luv Storys". Channeling her inner singer further, she also crooned the "Andekhi Anjaani" song from the movie "Mujhse Dosti Karoge", featuring Hrithik Roshan, Rani Mukerji, and Kareena Kapoor.

Rakul further confessed that the beauty of the place reminded her of the quintessential Bollywood romance.

"BTS ki full masti, some dramatic singing and lots of memorable moments, (sic)" she captioned the post.

Rakul keeps on sharing such entertaining glimpses from her professional life on social media.

Recently, Rakul had shared a video of herself rehearsing for a track from her forthcoming drama "Pati Patni Aur Woh Do", co-starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, and Wamiqa Gabbi.

Taking to her official Insta Stories, she published a clip where she was seen getting ready to practise her moves with her choreographer, while a peppy number played in the backdrop.

While Rakul did not reveal the song she was practising for, she shared that the song will be a part of "Pati Patni Aur Woh Do".

"And then we rehearse for a super fun song", the text overlay on the clip read.

Made under the direction of Mudassar Aziz, "Pati Patni Aur Woh Do" is slated to release on May 15.

The project is a sequel to the 2019 drama “Pati Patni Aur Woh" starring Kartik Aaryan, Bhumi Pednekar, and Ananya Panday.

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Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Actress Sunny Leone, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming streaming film ‘Kennedy’, has shared that she was in disbelief about being part of the film until the day she walked into the set.

The actress shared that despite attending the trials and the workshops for the Anurag Kashyap directorial, she felt that she isn’t going to be a part of the film.

The actress said, “My first reaction was disbelief that I had been offered the role. I didn’t 1,000% believe I was part of the film until I actually got on set. Even though I did the trials and the workshops, and everything happened, we all know entertainment is very volatile and things can change at the drop of a dime. I was so happy when the first shot was taken and we moved on to the next. That’s when I felt, ‘Alright, now they won’t replace me, I think I did a good job”.

When asked about that scene that emotionally stayed with her long after pack-up, she said, “I think the scene that stayed with me is when Charlie is in a hotel room waiting for the officer. She’s scared, upset, and doesn’t want to be there, but she knows what’s going to happen. That transition from her in the bathroom to putting that Charlie smile on her face is something I believe a lot of us can relate to. Sometimes we have to go through situations where we put on a smile just to move on with the day, night, or moment and that’s not always easy”.

“I love this type of film. There are so many different layers to it. It makes you think and is provocative in a thoughtful way. It really makes you listen to the words and the dialogues in the film - what people are talking about and how that relates to my world. That’s what’s so amazing about shooting in this noir universe”, she added.

Directed by Anurag Kashyap, ‘Kennedy’ also stars Rahul Bhat. The film is set to stream on ZEE5 from February 20, 2026.

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Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Bringing in the 90s sparkle, Madhuri Dixit and Jackie Shroff graced the latest episode of the Netflix show "The Great Indian Kapil Show S4".

Turning the couch into a time machine, Madhuri recalled her very first memory of seeing Jaggu Dada on the sets of the 1986 drama "Karma". She shared that they were shooting a song at the time, with Anil Kapoor also around.

Madhuri couldn't help but laugh as she remembered how both Jackie and Anil were glancing her way in the middle of the shoot, making the moment impossible for her to forget.

Jumping on the opportunity to take a dig at the 'Hero' actor, host Kapil Sharma asked him, “Dada aap apni Rehearsal chhod ke inka dance kyu dekhte the? (Dada, why would you watch her dance in the middle of your ownrehearsall?)”

Jaggu Dada, with his peak bhidu swag, dropped the mic line “Kabhi kabhi bhidu, apne aap ko bhulna padta hai."

Adding a message, along with the masti, Jaggu Dada stressed the importance of planting trees, saying that trees almost speak to us.

“Bhai, mereko sambhal toh main tereko sambhalu bhai.” And when the audience burst into applause, he added with a grin, “Taali mat maar… jaake ek khud laga!”.

Madhuri further joked that after doing so many romantic films, she is now capable of romancing "even a pathar", proving she’s forever Bollywood’s romance queen.

Sunil Grover as Diamond Raja also hinted at his next big musical dhamaka, teasing what looks like his upcoming hit in the making.

Additionally, Krushna Abhishek and Kiku Sharda as the exaggerated versions of Jaggu Dada and “Madhuri Fixit,” effectively turned the iconic 90s romance into full parody madness.

Providing a glimpse of the fun-filled episode of "The Great Indian Kapil Show S4", the makers wrote on social media, "Arey bhidu log sambhal ke, ye episode full dhak-dhak mode pe hai...Watch Madhuri Dixit & Jackie Shroff bring nostalgia on The Great Indian Kapil Show on 21st February, at 8 PM, only on Netflix. (sic)".

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Los Angeles, Feb 18 (IANS) Hollywood actress Joan Collins is celebrating 24 years of marital bliss. The actress recently took to her Instagram, and shared a picture of herself with her longtime love, Percy Gibson.

To mark their 24th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, the actress shared a heartfelt tribute alongside a sweet photo of them together from her son Alexander Newley's lakeside wedding.

She wrote in the caption, “24 years of #weddedbliss - thank you darling Percy for making my life so wonderful (and he says #ditto)”.

The actress, 92, and her husband, 60, tied the knot on February 17, 2002. The marriage marked Collins’ fifth and, to date, longest-lasting union. At the time of the wedding, Collins was 68 years old, while Gibson was 36, a 32-year age difference that drew public attention but never disrupted their partnership. Percy Gibson was born in Peru and built his career in theatre production and management. After their marriage, he became closely involved in Collins’ professional life, serving as her producer and manager.

He has overseen her stage tours, book promotions, and public appearances, playing a central role in sustaining her late-career visibility in theatre and media. The couple has no children together, but Gibson is a stepfather figure to Collins’ three children from previous marriages. They have divided their time between homes in London, Los Angeles, and the south of France, maintaining an active social and professional schedule well into Collins’ later years.

Collins has consistently credited the stability of their marriage to shared work, mutual respect, and clear boundaries, frequently stating that Gibson’s organizational role complements her performance-driven career. As of the mid-2020s, their marriage has surpassed two decades, making it the longest and most stable relationship of Joan Collins’ personal life.

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Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Megastar Chiranjeevi wished his better half, Surekha, on her birthday with a sweet social media post.

He admitted that she has been his greatest strength ever since their wedding in 1980.

The 'Indra' actor shared that Surekha is the nucleus that keeps their family together.

Uploading some unseen photos of the couple over the years, Chiranjeevi penned on social media, "Happy Birthday to dearest Surekha.

From the day we got married on February 20, 1980, you have been my greatest strength. As we celebrate your birthday today and our wedding anniversary in advance, my heart is filled with gratitude. (sic)."

He went on to add, "You are the nucleus of our family, the one who binds us all with love. You embraced my family members as your own, stood by them in every moment, and became a true daughter to my parents, just as they embraced you with equal affection."

Calling his wife the real secret behind his success, he further stated, "If anyone asks me the secret of my success, it is not my talent or hard work, “It is you”. Because you carried every responsibility with quiet strength, I could focus completely on my profession. In every crisis, in every celebration, you are the one who holds us together. You are not just my wife, you are my strength, my support system, my peace."

Chiranjeevi confessed that whatever he is today, it is because of his wife.

He shared, "On your birthday today, and as we approach our wedding anniversary, I want to say this from my heart - I am what I am because of you."

The Megastar concluded the post saying, "With all my love, always and forever", followed by a red heart emoji.

Chiranjeevi and Surekha got married on February 20, 1980.

The couple is blessed with two daughters, Sushmita and Sreeja, and a son, Ram Charan, who is also a prominent actor in Tollywood.

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