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Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Actor couple -- Rubina Dilaik and Abhinav Shukla went on a 'date night', and the 'Bigg Boss 14' winner has dropped romantic clicks on social media.

The duo are enjoying the parenthood phase right now, and they had recently celebrated three months of their twin daughters -- Jeeva and Edhaa.

Taking to Instagram, Rubina shared a string of pictures, wherein the couple can be seen sitting closely to each other and posing for the selfie.

Rubina, known for her work in 'Saas Bina Sasural', wore a black tie and dye printed dress. She has kept her hair open and opted for a minimal makeup look. Abhinav opted for a black shirt for the date night.

The post is captioned: "Date night after a lonnnngggg time."

Rubina was last seen in 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10', and Abhinav in ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 11’.

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Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has refuted the recent reports claiming his hospitalisation and angioplasty, labeling them as 'fake'.

On March 15, it was reported that Big B had been admitted to Kokilaben Hospital, in Andheri, Mumbai, for an angioplasty.

"He underwent an angioplasty, but there is still no confirmation regarding his health update," the sources had said.

However, a new video that is doing rounds on the social media, shows the 'Don' actor smiling and greeting the paparazzi, while he attended the final match of Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) between Majhi Mumbai and Tigers of Kolkata, in Mumbai.

Amitabh is wearing a white hoodie, and black trousers, and came to support his team 'Majhi Mumbai'.

The visuals show the 81-year-old actor talking to the paps, saying, "I am all fit... fake news."

Earlier, in an Instagram post, Amitabh shared a happy picture with his son Abhishek Bachchan and cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.

The trio can be seen grossly engrossed in a conversation.

Big B captioned it as: "What a humbling experience this evening at the ISPL FINALS, to have spent time with the GREAT SACHIN.. and to learn and admire his incredible knowledge about cricket."

Veteran actress Ila Arun commented: "Wow, you are full of life long live Amit ji."

Meanwhile, on the work front, he next has 'Kalki 2898 AD', 'Butterfly', and 'Vettaiyan'.

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Los Angeles, March 16 (IANS) Actress Olivia Colman has revealed that she was very nervous the night she won her Oscar.

Colman has shared that she had to take a beta blocker to calm down.

The actress, 50, also revealed that she ordered a high neck dress to hide a huge rash.

The actress states that the rash appears when she is stressed, reports ‘Mirror.co.uk’.

Colman won the award in 2019 for ‘The Favourite’, the movie in which she played Queen Anne.

The actress said in a new book: “I had been really against anyone talking about it as I didn’t like the pressure. I had half a beta blocker because I was so nervous. It took away all my fear. I shouldn’t recommend that, but it was great.”

As per ‘Mirror.co.uk’, the pills slow down the heart.

Speaking of ordering her dress for the occasion, Colman added: “When I get nervous, I get the most awful red rash. So most of my evening dresses have a high neck to hide my panic.”

The book, ‘50 Oscar Nights’ by Dave Karger, also reveals Elton John felt his song ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight’ from ‘The Lion King’ in 1995 should not have got an Oscar. He believes the film’s ‘Circle of Life’ should have won.

Colman previously revealed that she was drunk while accepting the prestigious award. “I actually can’t remember it”, she told chat show host Graham Norton, when he asked her about the moment.

“The great thing about the Oscars is, there is a bar just behind (the auditorium) so almost all the time everyone is in the bar. There are hundreds of seat fillers so almost everybody is getting bladdered.”

The actress left the audience in stitches with her hilarious acceptance speech.

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Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood superstar Shatrughan Sinha, who was last seen on the big screen in ‘Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se’, is making his webseries debut with ‘Gangs of Ghaziabad’, and he has completed shooting for the same.

The series is set against the backdrop of small towns and rural landscapes and explores themes of power, loyalty, and redemption from the underworld of 1990s Western Uttar Pradesh.

The series also stars Ashutosh Rana, Pradeep Nagar, Jatin Sarna, Abhimanyu Singh, Mukesh Tiwari, Mahira Sharma, Sunny Leone, Durgesh Kumar, Srikant Verma, Muneesh Tanwar, Lokesh Tilakdhari, Rajesh Bhati and Pragati Sharma.

The series is written and directed by Nagender Choudhary, who has previously worked as assistant director on projects like ‘LOC Kargil’ and also co-directed ‘Paltan’.

The makers have also roped in Julius Packiam for background score, who has worked on big hits like ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Tiger 3’.

The project is put together by Vinay Kumar who has teamed up with ‘Highway’ actor Pradeep Nagar who doubles up as producer under their banner of Suman Talkies.

Vinay and Pradeep, in a joint statement, said: “We aim to delve into the gritty realities of the 1990s, exploring themes of friendship, betrayal, and redemption against the backdrop of an India of a different time. Our goal is to give audiences a peek into that world with authentic storytelling that reflects the complexities of human nature and the harsh realities of life in the heartland.”

“It was a joy working together with this bunch of talented actors especially Shatrughan Saab for whom this will be a much awaited comeback. He is such an icon who is an acting institution in himself. We’ve all emerged richer from this experience of sharing a set with him.”

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Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Auteur Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Thursday launched his own music label called Bhansali Music.

With Bhansali Music, the filmmaker will showcase his prowess in music by collaborating with musicians and artists to produce compositions for his projects and independent albums.

Bhansali said: "Music brings me great joy and peace. It’s an integral part of my being. I am now launching my own music label “Bhansali Music” I wish the audience to experience the same joy and spiritual connect that I feel when I listen to or create music."

From "Deewani Mastani" to "Lal Ishq", “Ghoomar” and the somber tunes of "Black", Bhansali's partnerships with composers like Ismail Darbar and Monty Sharma have given birth to some of the most memorable tracks in Hindi cinema.

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Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Singer Akull and Shirley Setia have come out with a new music video called “Hoodie”.

Revealing the concept behind the track, the actress said these days it’s a trend how girlfriends keep their boyfriend’s hoodie just to feel them around when they are apart.

“As artists, Akull and I wanted to capture something truly special with 'Hoodie.' These days it’s a trend how girlfriends keep their boyfriend’s hoodie just to feel them around when they are apart. It is a beautiful gesture and we had this concept in our mind while making this track,” she said.

The actress-singer believes it will be relatable to everyone who listens or watches the song.

Crafted by the talented duo Mellow and Akash Chopra, "Hoodie" captures the essence of romance.

Akull added: “Hoodie’s music as well as the video will make you feel like stepping into a warm embrace amidst the winter chill. Shirley and I poured our hearts into every note, aiming to create something truly special that goes beyond mere words.”

“We wanted it to be a cute love song that will be every couple’s go-to track. I hope people will shower as much love as they have showered on our past songs,” he added.

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New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) The upcoming week on OTT will be a treat for the audiences, with titles like Emraan Hashmi-starrer 'Showtime', young adult series 'Big Girls Don’t Cry', and action adventure film 'Captain Miller', all set to air on streaming platforms.

Here is a list of five titles that have caught the attention of IANS:

Showtime

Emraan Hashmi, Mahima Makwana, Mouni Roy, and Naseeruddin Shah-starrer 'Showtime' will delve into the unseen world that lies behind the camera.

It also features Rajeev Khandelwal, Shriya Saran, Vishal Vashishtha, Neeraj Madhav, and Vijay Raaz in pivotal roles.

Directed by Mihir Desai and Archit Kumar, the show is produced by Dharma Productions and will be released on March 8 on Disney+ Hotstar.

Captain Miller

The Tamil action adventure film, starring Dhanush as Analeesan aka Captain Miller, is directed by Arun Matheswaran. The film, which is the first part of a trilogy, is set in the 1930s, during the British Raj.

It follows a former British Army soldier trying to save his home village from destruction by the British Army. It also features Shiva Rajkumar, Priyanka Arul Mohan, Aditi Balan, and John Kokken in pivotal roles.

Produced by Sathya Jyothi Films, the film will stream on Prime Video on March 8.

Anweshippin Kandethum

The Malayalam police procedural drama 'Anweshippin Kandethum' is directed by Darwin Kuriakose and stars Tovino Thomas as SI Anand Narayanan.

It also features Indrans, Siddique, and Shammi Thilakan in pivotal roles. It will be released in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi on March 8 on Netflix.

Damsel

The American dark fantasy film starring Millie Bobby Brown, is directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and written by Dan Mazeau.

A dutiful damsel agrees to marry a handsome prince, only to find the royal family has recruited her as a sacrifice to repay an ancient debt. Thrown into a cave with a fire-breathing dragon, she must rely on her wits and will to survive.

It also stars Ray Winstone, Nick Robinson, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Angela Bassett, and Robin Wright.

It will be released on Netflix on March 8.

Big Girls Don’t Cry (BGDC)

BGDC is a coming-of-age narrative set in an all girls’ school. It shows how the girls in the school traverse the paths of their lives as they tread through the alleys of changing interpersonal dynamics, love, academics and the legacy of their institution.

The young-adult series stars Pooja Bhatt, Raima Sen, Zoya Hussain, Mukul Chadda, Avantika Vandanapu, Aneet Padda, Dalai, Vidushi, Lhakyila, Afrah Sayed, and Akshita Sood.

It will air on Prime Video on March 14.

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Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Vikramaditya Motwane, who created quite a buzz most recently with his OTT series 'Jubilee', has said a director has to "bleed" for his film and make it his own by investing his time in the writing process.

He was speaking at the film industry trade show FICCI Frames 2024 in Mumbai and shared his views on the changes that have come about in the movie business over the years and addressed the big question: Does a director need to be a writer as well?

"I think directors are involved in the writing process," Motwane said. "Sometimes, a little bit of objectivity in writing helps you when you look at the material. You can make the change. A director has to be involved in writing whether it is subjective or objective."

He added: "You have to own your film. You have to bleed for your film and that can only happen if you are invested in it. That Investment can only come if you are a part of the creative process, which is writing.

He concluded his observations by noting: "So, whether you are a helicopter or the actual driver of the car, there has to be some skin in the game, that is, the writing process."

The director was also asked if he were not a director, what would he be in the business of filmmaking. He answered saying, "I would have been a cinematographer. I love photography. When I was an AD, there was a point where I had to choose between being a director or a cinematographer. But if I have to choose today, I would be an editor."

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Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) On his 69th birthday on Thursday, National Award-winning actor Anupam Kher, announced his next directorial "Tanvi The Great".

Anupam, who made his directorial debut with 2002 film ‘Om Jai Jagadish’ starring Anil Kapoor, Fardeen Khan and Abhishek Bachchan, on Thursday morning took to Instagram, where he shared a video featuring his mother Dulari.

In the video, the actor-director is seeking blessings from his mother for the film and the crew as they embark on this new journey.

For the caption, he wrote: "TANVI THE GREAT: Today, on my birthday I proudly announce the name of the film I have decided to direct. Some stories find their path and compel you to share it with the world! And the best way I thought to start is by taking the blessings of my mother in her temple with my father’s pic blessing me too.”

Without divulging much, Anupam shared that it is a musical story of passion, courage and innocence.

“Have been working on this musical story of #Passion #Courage #Innocence and #Joy for the last three years. And finally starting shooting tomorrow on the auspicious day of #Mahashivratri. Birthday is the best day to CHALLENGE yourself! Please Send me your love, best wishes and blessings! Om Namah Shivay! #TanviTheGreat #Musical #Film #Passion #Courage @anupamkherstudio."

“Tanvi The Great” is produced under the banner of Anupam Kher Studio. Other details about the film are still under wraps.

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Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) The makers of Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra-starrer true story 'Amar Singh Chamkila' on Monday announced that the Imtiaz Ali directorial movie will be released on OTT on April 12.

The film charts the untold true story of Punjab's original rockstar of the masses, the highest record-selling artist of his time, Amar Singh Chamkila, often referred to as the 'Elvis Presley of Punjab'.

Amar Singh Chamkila's music was heavily influenced by the Punjabi village life, and his songs revolved around extra-marital relationships, coming of age, drinking, drug use, and the hot tempers of Punjabi men.

The makers took to social media and shared a motion poster announcing the date of the movie.

In the snippet, Diljit, who plays the titular character, is saying, "Ek baat to pata hai mujhe ki log kya sunna chahte hain, unhe kis chiz me maja ata hai. Wo mai kar sakta hun." (One thing I know is what people want to hear, what they enjoy the most. I can do that)

The post is captioned as: "Maahaul bann jata tha jab vo chedta tha saaz, kuch aise hi tha Chamkila ka andaaz. @imtiazaliofficial's #AmarSinghChamkila arriving on April 12, only on Netflix."

Shot in real locations, the film promises to transport the audiences to the vibrant and rhythmic world of Punjab's folk music, right to the rustic Akhadaas (live music performances in villages) where Chamkila’s voice would once roar.

The film stars Parineeti as Amarjot, Chamkila’s wife and singing partner.

Maestro AR Rahman is helming the music, and Irshad Kamil has penned the lyrics. Diljit and Parineeti have also lent their voices to some of the songs.

For the first time, the film will showcase live music recordings done on locations capturing the rawness and the exuberance of each moment as Diljit and Parineeti sing live in the Akhadaas.

The film is produced by Mohit Choudhary, Select Media Holdings LLP, Saregama, and Window Seat Films.

'Amar Singh Chamkila' will premiere on April 12 on Netflix.

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