Actor Mohit Malik says he looks up to Marathi actors like Atul Kulkarni and Makarand Deshpande.

"I am married to a Maharashtrian (Aditi Shirwaikar) and have been watching a lot of Marathi cinema and shows. Marathi actors like Atul Kulkarni, Makarand Deshpande are some of the finest in the industry and as an actor, I look up to them," Mohit said in a statement.

At the moment, Mohit is seen as a rockstar in the TV show 'Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala'.

He has been learning Punjabi for his role and has also been watching a lot of regional cinema as a part of his training.

"When you are close to your own language, you are more attached to your craft and better connected to your roots. I think that is what works so well for these actors and I am glad the audience appreciate them for this. A lot of our Hindi actors cannot compete with these artistes."

"Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala", which airs on Star Plus, tells the story of seven-year-old Kullfi (essayed by Aakriti Sharma) and her talent of making a song on every situation.

Set in a village near Pathankot, it is about how Kullfi gets happiness and positivity in any situation with her songs.

Actor Mohit Malik says he looks up to Marathi actors like Atul Kulkarni and Makarand Deshpande.

"I am married to a Maharashtrian (Aditi Shirwaikar) and have been watching a lot of Marathi cinema and shows. Marathi actors like Atul Kulkarni, Makarand Deshpande are some of the finest in the industry and as an actor, I look up to them," Mohit said in a statement.

At the moment, Mohit is seen as a rockstar in the TV show 'Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala'.

He has been learning Punjabi for his role and has also been watching a lot of regional cinema as a part of his training.

"When you are close to your own language, you are more attached to your craft and better connected to your roots. I think that is what works so well for these actors and I am glad the audience appreciate them for this. A lot of our Hindi actors cannot compete with these artistes."

"Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala", which airs on Star Plus, tells the story of seven-year-old Kullfi (essayed by Aakriti Sharma) and her talent of making a song on every situation.

Set in a village near Pathankot, it is about how Kullfi gets happiness and positivity in any situation with her songs.

After delivering his career-best performance as the notorious Alauddin Khilji in PADMAAVAT, Ranveer Singh will be seen as a police officer in SIMMBA, street rapper in GULLY BOY and as cricket star Kapil Dev in 83

Experimenting with roles is nothing new to Ranveer.

From the desi entertainer in BAND BAAJA BAARAAT to the introvert and brooding man in LOOTERA and the raw and flamboyant character in "Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela" — versatility has been the mainstay in his Bollywood portfolio.

"I am attracted to those performers the most who have that chameleon-like quality and have that ability to transform into each character. Like the Hollywood actors Daniel Day-Lewis and Johnny Depp… These are some of my biggest heroes," Ranveer told IANS in a recorded response.

"They pick an eclectic mix of characters, they keep switching things up from film to film which I have aspired to do in my own filmography. It is very exciting for me to switch things up.

"It keeps you stimulated, challenged and it is my constant endeavour and I aspire to be recognised as a versatile performer."

Ranveer, who was here for the News18 Rising India Summit last week, said he enjoys surprising the audience with something new.

He wants every filmmaker to believe that he has the ability to excel in various genres.

"I want the audience to remain excited about my work. I hope they will look forward to my work thinking 'I wonder what he will do next'."

The 32-year-old, who has courted praise galore with his PADMAAVAT role, keeps saying his "best is yet to come".

"Hopefully, I will continue to work hard. It was a very rewarding process to be playing Alauddin Khilji. I learned a lot and I grew a lot in performing the role and I hope I continue to do that in SIMMBA, GULLY BOY and 83.

"Having mentioned the three films that I am currently committed to, I must express how excited I am to be working with these filmmakers, some of the finest in the business — Zoya Akhtar, Rohit Shetty and Kabir Khan.

"Each of them is making a film that has their signature all over it. So, I feel very blessed."

Alia Bhatt has her hands full with films back-to-back. She just wrapped up shooting with GULLY BOY with Ranveer Singh and now she is busy shooting with Ayan Mukerji’s fantasy adventure, BRAHMASTRA, in Bulgaria. The actress who turned 25 with a party on the sets on Thursday.

Mishaps on the shooting location is nothing new. Many actors like Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan etc have been injured on the sets and now Alia Bhatt too got injured.

She was filming an action sequence two days after her birthday, Alia injured her shoulder. The injured shoulder is currently in an arm sling and Alia has been advised to take it easy for the next couple of weeks.

Marikje D’ Souza, Excecutive Producer of BRAHMASTRA, said, “Alia injured her shoulder while filming an action sequence. The schedule has been tough and challenging on several levels and this accident has set us back by two days. However, our highest priority is Alia’s recovery. She has been advised minimal movement of the arm which means she cannot resume filming her action sequences in the near future to prevent any further trauma to her shoulder.”

Get well soon Alia!

Actress Sophie Choudry on Monday said the trend of remaking every popular Hindi old song should be stopped.

"I’m gonna say it. Remaking every iconic Hindi song needs to stop. It was a hit phase 10/12 yrs ago & that too in the pop scene..I should know! But why are we remaking Hindi film songs for Hindi films?! Has an industry known for its fabulous music become so devoid of creativity?!,"Sophie Choudry tweeted.

Sophie made the post hours after a remaked version of Madhuri Dixit's iconic song from Tezaab 'Ek Do Teen' released.

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez has recreated the magic of icon Madhuri Dixit in Ek Do Teen song of BAAGHI 2.

Madhuri had danced on the same song in film Tezaab in 1988.

The recreated song, in which Jacqueline shakes her legs, was released by the makers of BAAGHI 2 on Monday.

Film critic Taran Adarsh has shared the link saying, " 1 2 3… 4 5 6 7 8 9… 10 11 12 13… Jacqueline Fernandez steps into Madhuri Dixit’s shoes… Here's the iconic song #EkDoTeen from #Tezaab… Recreated for #Baaghi2…"

Jacqueline will feature in the particular song in the film.

The film stars Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani in lead roles.