Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Sunday shared an old image of himself where he could be seen holding his daughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda in his arms.

Bachchan posted the image on social media, a day after his daughter celebrated her 44th birthday.

Bachchan captioned it as: "Shweta .. I love you .. can I have you back like this …"

Shweta is married to businessman Nikhil Nanda.

She is the elder child of Bachchan and his wife Jaya Bachchan.

Actor Abhishek Bachchan, Shweta's brother, wished her on Saturday when he wrote on Instagram: "Happy Birthday to the Big sis! Have a super year Shwetdi. Love you. #theOG #GangstaSquad."

Abhishek also shared an image with his sister.

Ali Fazal who’s among the latest celebrities to try his luck out in Hollywood has just returned back and is gearing up for his upcoming film MILAN TALKIES with Director Tigmanshu Dhulia set in his hometown Lucknow and towns neighbouring the city where the actor spent his childhood.

Ali seems to be excited to start working in Lucknow as he can be close to his family and friends he further added, “It feels great to be shooting here in my hometown in Lucknow as I can go back home after the shoot with my family and have some homemade food. Tigmanshu has done a proper recce of Lucknow and sometimes I feel he knows more locations than me even when this is my hometown. But I am very excited to start shooting for Milan Talkies. The team will start shooting from Monday and I would be joining them soon."

Though we do not know much about MILAN TALKIES as of but Ali seems all revved up to be with his loved ones.

There hasn’t been much news about Ali’s next Hollywood film, but he was last seen in VICTORIA & ABDUL opposite legendary actress Judi Dench in which he plays a servant to Queen Victoria and strikes up an unlikely friendship with her majesty.

The film goes on floor this month with Ali Fazal in the lead role, though the release date of the film is unknown.

She is cute, lovely and charming meet the beauty our handsome Sushant Singh Rajput will romance in the eagerly awaited Bollywood remake of the endearingly inspiring Hollywood love story THE FAULT IN OUR STARS by Josh Boone that starred Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, and Nat Wolff.

After all speculations, casting director turned filmmaker Mukesh Chhabra has finally zeroed in on Sanjana Sanghi in the Hindi adaptation of the Hollywood blockbuster opposite Sushant Singh Rajput.

Confirming Sanjana Sanghi, Mukesh Chhabra, said “I met Sanjana first during the casting of ROCKSTAR. She was a young and dynamic girl with great energy. After a few years she reconnected for a few ad casting jobs – she came across as a mature young lady and to my surprise she was a fabulous actor. I was instantly sure that I would love to make a film with her one day. Once the script was ready, she fitted right in, the perfect face. Well I can’t wait to create magic with this talented girl.

Speaking on the development Rucha Pathak, Chief Creative Officer, said, “ “Mukesh called me out of the blue one day to meet her… and she had a striking and yet innocent personality but what really caught my attention was when Mukesh screen tested her. She nailed it in her audition and we knew right away she was our leading lady. Looking forward to launching this talented young lady in Mukesh’s directorial debut.”

Presented and Produced by Fox Star Studios the shoot of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS is scheduled to commence by mid of 2018. Ace casting director Mukesh Chhabra will make his debut as a director with this film, while Academy Award winner A R Rahman will compose the music for the romance drama.

The movie is based on John Green's bestselling novel.

She is cute, lovely and charming meet the beauty our handsome Sushant Singh Rajput will romance in the eagerly awaited Bollywood remake of the endearingly inspiring Hollywood love story THE FAULT IN OUR STARS by Josh Boone that starred Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, and Nat Wolff.

After all speculations, casting director turned filmmaker Mukesh Chhabra has finally zeroed in on Sanjana Sanghi in the Hindi adaptation of the Hollywood blockbuster opposite Sushant Singh Rajput.

Confirming Sanjana Sanghi, Mukesh Chhabra, said “I met Sanjana first during the casting of ROCKSTAR. She was a young and dynamic girl with great energy. After a few years she reconnected for a few ad casting jobs – she came across as a mature young lady and to my surprise she was a fabulous actor. I was instantly sure that I would love to make a film with her one day. Once the script was ready, she fitted right in, the perfect face. Well I can’t wait to create magic with this talented girl.

Speaking on the development Rucha Pathak, Chief Creative Officer, said, “ “Mukesh called me out of the blue one day to meet her… and she had a striking and yet innocent personality but what really caught my attention was when Mukesh screen tested her. She nailed it in her audition and we knew right away she was our leading lady. Looking forward to launching this talented young lady in Mukesh’s directorial debut.”

Presented and Produced by Fox Star Studios the shoot of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS is scheduled to commence by mid of 2018. Ace casting director Mukesh Chhabra will make his debut as a director with this film, while Academy Award winner A R Rahman will compose the music for the romance drama.

The movie is based on John Green's bestselling novel.

Bollywood's senior actress Rani Mukerji is returning to films after four years. The actress, who is strongly rooted to Bengal, was present in Kolkata recently at an award function when and she spoke about her upcoming film HICHKI, slated to hit the big screens on Mar 23. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh catches up with her.

Do you have any HICHKI in life?
My HICHKI (hiccups) was that I used to stammer in my childhood days. So I overcame my stammering and became an actor. I think we all have hiccups in life — but the beauty of life is there is no life without hiccup — and one has to get over it.

What is special about the film?
Sometimes some films come which not only entertain us but also educate us as well, and also leave a message. (The film has been inspired by American motivational speaker Brad Cohen who in his book Front of The Class had detailed on Tourette Syndrome, a common neuropsychiatric disorder of childhood, characterized by multiple motor tics and at least one vocal (phonic) tic.)

What special message is there in the film?
The film is a dedication to all the teachers who have shared so much knowledge all their life and (teaching is) the most noble profession. So all teachers, children and parents should go and watch the film. The film is for the entire family. It will be easier for children to watch as all examinations are getting over by 23rd (Mar 23). I am sure the audience will have a good time.

Are you looking to work in Bengali films?
Obviously I will work if I get a good story.

How do you feel to receive Aparajita awards 2018?
My mother is very happy that I have got the award. For her, everything starts with Bengal and ends with the state. I feel warm and I welcome receiving the award from my own state, that too just before the release of HICHKI.

What do you think is more important for an actor's success?
I think one should know why one is in acting. Is one there for love of acting or for other things that come with it- like a good life, travels, etc. that come with acting in Hindi films. One has to love his or her craft.

(By Souvik Ghosh)

Bollywood actress Esha Deol on Sunday unveiled the first look of her upcoming short film CAKEWALK.

Esha tweeted: "On the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Cheti Chand and Navraatri, I am happy to reveal the first look of my short Hindi feature #Cakewalk. Produced by Dinesh Gupta, Shailendra Kumar and Aritra Das, the film is directed by Ram Kamal Mukherjee and Abhra Chakraborty. ."

In the image tweeted by the actress, one cake, two elastic hair ties and kumkum kept in a kitchen could be seen.

She was last seen in Hindi movie Kill Them Young in 2015.

Esha is the daughter of Bollywood's popular actors Hema Malini and Dharmendra.

She had made her Bollywood debut in 2002 with Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe.

She earned critical acclaim for her performance and was part of commercially successesful films like LOC KARGIL (2003), YUVA (2004), DHOOM (2004), INSAN (2005), KAAL (2005), MAIN AISA HI HOON (2005), DUS (2005), NO ENTRY (2005), SHAADI NO. 1 (2005) AND CASH(2007). She made her comeback in TELL ME O KKHUDA (2011).

Southern actress Shriya Saran has married her Russian boyfriend Andrei Koscheev this month, media reports said.

The marriage reportedly took place on Mar 12 at the actor's home at Lokhandwala back road in Mumbai.

A source close to the actor told Mid Day, "It was a private affair with only family members and close friends present. The only celebrity guests present were Manoj Bajpayee and wife Shabana, who stay in the neighbourhood."

The newspaper reported that the couple exchanged vows in a traditional Hindu ceremony, with the bride looking radiant in a pink outfit.

A popular face in Southern movies, Shriya also appeared in several Bollywood movies like AWARAPAN and DRISHYAM.

Actor Eddie Redmayne and wife Hannah Bagshawe have welcomed their second child — son Luke Richard Bagshawe.

The 36-year-old actor and Hannah already have 21-month-old daughter Iris. Hannah gave birth to their son on March 10, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

The actor told The Times newspaper: "On March 10, 2018 to Hannah (Bagshawe) and Edward, a son, Luke Richard Bagshawe, brother to Iris."

The FANTASTIC BEASTS and WHERE TO FIND THEM star had earlier revealed Iris has just begun sleeping through the night, so he is preparing himself for more sleepless nights with the new baby.

Actor Eddie Redmayne and wife Hannah Bagshawe have welcomed their second child — son Luke Richard Bagshawe.

The 36-year-old actor and Hannah already have 21-month-old daughter Iris. Hannah gave birth to their son on March 10, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

The actor told The Times newspaper: "On March 10, 2018 to Hannah (Bagshawe) and Edward, a son, Luke Richard Bagshawe, brother to Iris."

The FANTASTIC BEASTS and WHERE TO FIND THEM star had earlier revealed Iris has just begun sleeping through the night, so he is preparing himself for more sleepless nights with the new baby.

Hansal Mehta will live with a regret of not approaching late Bollywood actress Sridevi for a film he had in his mind. But the filmmaker is determined to make a movie on her, and says he might approach actress Vidya Balan for the project.

The news of Sridevi's sudden demise last month left everyone shocked. Mehta took to Twitter to share his grief, with the post: "There will never be another Sridevi. I was about to approach her for a film. That film will now be dedicated to her. If it finds an actor."

Prodded about the project, Mehta told IANS: "I will always regret that I didn't approach her and could not make a movie with her. But I will make a film on her."

From her surreal beauty to her charming smile to her perfect dance moves, Sridevi — who began acting as a profession at the age of four — was known for her ability to slip into myriad roles.

Be it her double role in CHAALBAAZ, as a woman with retrograde amnesia in SADMA, a shape-shifting woman in NAGINA, a crime journalist in MR. INDIA, a mother who wants acceptance from her daughter in ENGLISH VINGLISH, or the revengeful mother in "Mom" — Sridevi got into any character with much ease.

Mehta got a little introspective as he got talking about the project, divulging that the film may just be based on a book. But he refused to give out any more information.

"It will be made," he assured, adding: "There are actors (who I have in my mind). I might approach Vidya Balan. I will make the film," he reiterated emphatically.

At the moment, Mehta is looking forward to OMERTA — his next project with actor Rajkummar Rao. Through the film, he traces the life of British-Pakistani terrorist Omar Saeed Sheikh.

The film is shot in real locations across London and India while recreating Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Known for intense dramas like SHAHID and ALIGARH, Mehta said: "We make the films because we want to challenge ourselves. We choose stories which are challenging… That is the joy of making the film."

With OMERTA, he wants to provoke a thought.

"My intention is not to disturb people… my intention is to provoke a thought. My intention is to let you have your own emotions, your questions after watching the film.

"This film has a variety of meanings for different people. For some, it is a thriller, for some it can be very cool. At a festival, women were swooning over Raj. They loved his evil act. They thought it was cool.

"In Toronto, there were angry people, people were numb, people who were very upset. All these reactions are a result of the film depicting a certain truth," Mehta said.

Presented by Swiss Entertainment and Karma Media, and produced by Nahid Khan, the film is releasing on April 20.

As it nears its release date, Mehta is anxious about how the Indian audience will react to the film.

"I am actually very anxious. I want the people to watch the film. It is an important film. It is a complete anti-hero film. There is an antagonist who is unapologetic and unsympathetic. He is your principal character and to have that kind of principal character as your main lead and make a thriller…I am interested to see how the audience will respond to this anti-hero," he said.