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Anupam Kher: My competition is with Varun Dhawan, Maniesh Paul

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Actor Anupam Kher, gearing up for his 512th film BAA BAA BLACK SHEEP, says he feels it is just the beginning for him, and that he competes with performers of the current generation.

Anupam, along with Maniesh Paul and Mika Singh, was spotted on a film set, shooting a club song for their upcoming movie BAA BAA BLACK SHEEP here on Tuesday.

On his acting journey, Anupam said: "This is my 35th year in the film industry and this is my 512th film. My competition is not with my age actors. I have competition with Varun Dhawan and Manish Paul.

"I think when you don't have fear of failure, you experiment a lot more. I don't want people to call me a legend or thespian. When people call you a thespian, it is your time to pack your bags. I think it's just the beginning for me."

He says shooting for BAA BAA BLACK SHEEP has been an enjoyable experience.

"I am very happy that Mika Singh has lent his voice to our film. Maniesh Paul is brilliant in the film and this is a hilarious film. I really had great time shooting for this film and I hope people will have fun when they watch it."

Anupam lost 15 kg in the recent past.

On his transformation, he said: "I had never lost weight earlier, but for this film I saw that possibility because it's double-edged role. One of it is an old comedian father but later Maniesh's character realizes that he is a contract killer. So I feel that to look visually different, I had to shed some weight… So now, I feel it has worked out very well."

BAA BAA BLACK SHEEP is the story of an honest common man (Anupam) and his son (Maniesh).

Releasing on March 9, it is directed by Vishwas Paandya and produced by Anand Swarup Agarwal and Krishna Datla.

Sagarika Ghatge: Zaheer is centre of my world

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Actress Sagarika Ghatge says her love for her husband and cricketer Zaheer Khan stems from the friendship they share and that he is the centre of her world.

"Zaheer is the centre of my world. The love we have for each other stems from a great friendship and a deep connection. And rare Platinum is the perfect expression of the love I feel for my one and only," Sagarika said in a statement.

To commemorate their first Valentine's Day as a married couple, the two decided to celebrate the day with Platinum Love Bands.

"It echoes the sentiment we feel today as husband and wife," Zaheer said.

Sagarika Ghatge: Zaheer is centre of my world

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Actress Sagarika Ghatge says her love for her husband and cricketer Zaheer Khan stems from the friendship they share and that he is the centre of her world.

"Zaheer is the centre of my world. The love we have for each other stems from a great friendship and a deep connection. And rare Platinum is the perfect expression of the love I feel for my one and only," Sagarika said in a statement.

To commemorate their first Valentine's Day as a married couple, the two decided to celebrate the day with Platinum Love Bands.

"It echoes the sentiment we feel today as husband and wife," Zaheer said.

Why Farah refused to choreograph all songs of DILWALE DULHANIA LE JAYENGE

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Filmmaker Karan Johar says choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan is so professional that she refused to take up Yash Raj Films' 1995 project DILWALE DULHANIA LE JAYENGE (DDLJ) as she had committed to do a Marathi movie.

While shooting for 'India's Next Superstars', Karan, one of the show's judges, couldn't stop praising Farah after contestant Shruti Sharma paid a tribute to her through her performance, read a statement.

"I love Farah. She is so professional and determined with what she wants. I remember we were shooting for DDLJ when (filmmakers) Yash Chopra and Aditya Chopra personally called for Farah to choreograph all the songs," Karan said.

"It's everyone's dream to work with these two biggies at some point in their careers and Farah was getting this opportunity at a very early stage. She refused to take up the project as she had committed to do a Marathi film. That's the level of commitment she has," he added.

The film's team later shot for the song 'Rukja O Dil Deewane' in India for which Farah was roped in.

Why Farah refused to choreograph all songs of DILWALE DULHANIA LE JAYENGE

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Filmmaker Karan Johar says choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan is so professional that she refused to take up Yash Raj Films' 1995 project DILWALE DULHANIA LE JAYENGE (DDLJ) as she had committed to do a Marathi movie.

While shooting for 'India's Next Superstars', Karan, one of the show's judges, couldn't stop praising Farah after contestant Shruti Sharma paid a tribute to her through her performance, read a statement.

"I love Farah. She is so professional and determined with what she wants. I remember we were shooting for DDLJ when (filmmakers) Yash Chopra and Aditya Chopra personally called for Farah to choreograph all the songs," Karan said.

"It's everyone's dream to work with these two biggies at some point in their careers and Farah was getting this opportunity at a very early stage. She refused to take up the project as she had committed to do a Marathi film. That's the level of commitment she has," he added.

The film's team later shot for the song 'Rukja O Dil Deewane' in India for which Farah was roped in.

Priya Prakash Varrier: The wink that blew the world away

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‘Wink’eshwari sensation Priya Prakash Varrier with just a wink had blew the world away, the 18 year old Malayalam actress has become an overnight sensation with just a flirty and lovely wink tease video that has defeated all the theories on how to get famous.

How a wink had made our world occupied by superstars like SRK, Salman etc, wannabes like Urvashi Rautela, Poonam Pandey, Rakhi Sawant etc, the ‘dhinchak’ favorites on internet including the little Taimur, the PR gurus and last but not the least the fringe elements like the Karni Sena scratch their hairs, rub their eyes again and again in disbelief.

The popularity of the wink from this Mallu girl has now become the ‘babaji ka tulu’ ( a statement, comment, reaction) to all what is happening around in the name of name, fame, tolerance, intolerance and feminism.

Its not for the first time an actress in India has winked, divas like Sri Devi, Aishwarya Rai, Madhuri Dixit, Vidya Balan etc had done this before but no one has received such a fancy of the people like our dear Priya Prakash Variier. I have seen girls in my localities imitating Priya’s famous wink and taking selfies.

Its just a wink at first glance but if we go deeper it comes with befitting statements like – you don,t need to be bold and sexy to gain attention as a woman, in the world said to be ruled by man. Only a lovely wink can get eyeballs more than the sexy outfit of any top actress/ wannabe or a chiseled physic of a top Khan, Kapoor, Singh, Dhawan etc.

In India and world literature you will find pages written on a women ‘adda’ coquetry (flirtatious behavior), the wink had cemented the age old belief that for a woman to make the world go crazy, you just need a wink. With the advent of internet and dedicated junkies and trollers around in large numbers, it hardly takes much of a time to spearhead the momentum. And who said winking is an activity restricted to males.

The point is the wink which the actress has reportedly said to be spontaneous and given in one take to promote her upcoming Malayalam teen rom com ORU ADAAR LOVE (rough translation – solid/super love) directed by Omar Lulu co starring Siyadh Shajahan and Noorin Shereef is in a way lesson for all.

Look at the irony, so much of hullabaloo for months over Bhansali’s PADMAAVAT starring Deepika padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor courtesy Karni Sena couldn,t generate the buzz in all those months to the level what Priya has done overnight with just a solitary wink. Interestingly, people owing to the PADMAVAAT controversy flocked to theatres with binoculars to search for the alleged controversy which wasn,t there. But here whoever will visit the theatre to watch Priya in the movie, will find that popular wink and more of the actress.

Priya Prakash Varrier wink is not just a wink now, it’s a movement, it’s a challenge to those who oppose tolerance, it’s a tease to those who try to gain mileage by issuing threats, it’s a lesson that in today’s world of internet there is no rocket science to get famous, it’s a lesson that you don’t need to flaunt your assets to get noticed, just a wink is enough and why men should have all the fun. No need for an actress to have an alleged affair and /or a pr guru to make her popular. Just a lovely wink can do. We are so dried up. Sad by things going around us that a girl’s wink makes everyone excited and bring smiles.

It’s heard that PINK director has contacted Priya, but she is right now sinking in the moment and basking in the glory. Dear Priya, hope the wink doesn,t remain just a tease, it stays on you as your committed beloved and valentine.

Normally, people love a person’s smile but here your wink had blown every cliché norms of getting popular away, we love your wink and it has brought a smile to our face.

Keep winking we say.

Sanam Johar to make acting debut with fiancee

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Choreographer Sanam Johar is set to make his acting debut with his fiancee and dance partner Abigail Pande. They will feature in the upcoming episode of "MTV Love On The Run".

Abigail will portray the role of a dance enthusiast from an affluent family who falls in love with her dance teacher Sanam.

"It's Sanam's first stint with acting and I am glad that it's with me for 'MTV Love on the Run'. It's all the more special because we will be for the first time seen together in a fiction show in the Valentine's Week," Abigail said in a statement.

"It's a very beautiful episode. We have addressed the issue like – are money and love interlinked? We feel that money is important, but love should always be priority," she added.

The episode will air on MTV on Friday.

Sanam Johar to make acting debut with fiancee

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Choreographer Sanam Johar is set to make his acting debut with his fiancee and dance partner Abigail Pande. They will feature in the upcoming episode of "MTV Love On The Run".

Abigail will portray the role of a dance enthusiast from an affluent family who falls in love with her dance teacher Sanam.

"It's Sanam's first stint with acting and I am glad that it's with me for 'MTV Love on the Run'. It's all the more special because we will be for the first time seen together in a fiction show in the Valentine's Week," Abigail said in a statement.

"It's a very beautiful episode. We have addressed the issue like – are money and love interlinked? We feel that money is important, but love should always be priority," she added.

The episode will air on MTV on Friday.

Rani to discuss life’s hiccups with Ravi Shankar

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Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji, whose next big screen outing is HICHKI, will be heading to Bengaluru later this month to discuss life's hiccups with spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

Rani has been promoting her forthcoming Yash Raj Films' production differently as the film's core message is that of overcoming a weakness by turning it into a strength with focus and determination.

The actress will be part of the inaugural session of the International Women's Conference (IWC), an annual event on February 23. She will put forward her views on the weaknesses that exist in society and how can people overcome them, said a source in the know of the event.

Rani said in a statement: "Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has focused on the power of positive thinking, of positive actions and of universal love and his message has resonated with countless people.

"It will be amazing to be part of this session and hear him speak. HICHKI is all about harnessing your positivity and inner peace to bring out the best in you and I'm going to speak about this in his presence. I look forward to this interactive session."

In the movie, Rani plays the character of Naina Mathur who has a nervous system disorder Tourette Syndrome, which forces an individual to make involuntary repetitive movements or sounds.

HICHKI focuses on turning disadvantages into opportunities, through the story of Naina, who faces discrimination in a society that believes she cannot be a teacher because of her disorder.

Directed by Siddharth P Malhotra and produced by Maneesh Sharma, the movie will release on March 23.

Rani to discuss life’s hiccups with Ravi Shankar

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Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji, whose next big screen outing is HICHKI, will be heading to Bengaluru later this month to discuss life's hiccups with spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

Rani has been promoting her forthcoming Yash Raj Films' production differently as the film's core message is that of overcoming a weakness by turning it into a strength with focus and determination.

The actress will be part of the inaugural session of the International Women's Conference (IWC), an annual event on February 23. She will put forward her views on the weaknesses that exist in society and how can people overcome them, said a source in the know of the event.

Rani said in a statement: "Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has focused on the power of positive thinking, of positive actions and of universal love and his message has resonated with countless people.

"It will be amazing to be part of this session and hear him speak. HICHKI is all about harnessing your positivity and inner peace to bring out the best in you and I'm going to speak about this in his presence. I look forward to this interactive session."

In the movie, Rani plays the character of Naina Mathur who has a nervous system disorder Tourette Syndrome, which forces an individual to make involuntary repetitive movements or sounds.

HICHKI focuses on turning disadvantages into opportunities, through the story of Naina, who faces discrimination in a society that believes she cannot be a teacher because of her disorder.

Directed by Siddharth P Malhotra and produced by Maneesh Sharma, the movie will release on March 23.