Sangeeta Ahir

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Calendar Girls

(25 Sep 2015)

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Guddu Rangeela

(3 Jul 2015)

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Singh Saab The Great

(22 Nov 2013)

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Gali Gali Chor Hai

(3 Feb 2012)

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Apne

(29 Jun 2007)

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Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi

(23 Dec 2005)

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Naveen Kasturia opens up about shooting for 'Aspirants Season 2'

30 Oct 2023

Naveen Kasturia shared his experience of shooting for the second season of 'Aspirants'.With Naveen KasturiaSunny HindujaShivankit Singh PariharAbhilash Thapliyal and Namita Dubey reprising their popular roles, Apoorv Singh Karki returns as the director for this slice-of-life drama. 'Aspirants' is a show that touched the hearts and minds of millions of Indians, who saw glimpses of their own journeys in the compelling characters. A TVF original drama, the first season of Aspirants was the talk of the town with its rooted storyline, relatable characters and stories that felt like a reflection of the life and aspirations of an ordinary individual. As Abhilash, Guri and SK's 'tripod' friendship and Sandeep Bhaiyya's profound pieces of advice became part of the pop culture, fans waited for a new season with bated breaths. And with the new season finally here.Recently, Kasturia talked about how teamwork from the star cast and dedication from director Apurva Singh Karki played a vital role in the show's unparalleled success. He said, " Everyone understands that if actors don't do well, the show won't do well. We all followed the same approach, believing that each one of us should excel in our respective characters. There was never a moment during the shoot of the series, when if one person was done with their shot and the camera shifted to the other; the first one would stop giving their best. Because we knew that everyone's performance is equally important in a scene. In the world of competitive exams depicted in Aspirants, the actors mirrored the aspirants themselves, bound by their shared goal, supporting each other to create a masterpiece.Crediting the director for the camaraderie that his co-stars share, Naveen added, "The reason why all of us bonded so well on sets was our director. He is a straightforward man who doesn't put on any airs. If our director himself is such a grounded person, we all managed to mix up well. It was essential for our performances, and because of Apurva, we all wanted to do that."Aspirants seasons one and two are now streaming on Prime Video.

'Naatu Naatu' fever: Alanna Panday's husband Ivor McCray dances to Oscar-winning song at their wedding

17 Mar 2023

Ivor McCray in Mumbai on Thursday.At their wedding, the groom, Ivor delivered a special dance performance on the Hindi version of the Oscar-winning song 'Naacho Naacho' from the film 'RRR'.Taking to Instagram, singer Kanika Kapoor shared a video on her stories, in which Ivor could be seen performing the famed hook step of the song.For his performance, the American film director and photographer opted for a white shirt paired with black pants and black shoes. He completed his look with a black bow tie.At the wedding, Ivor made a dashing entry on a 'ghodi' and his friends danced as a part of the 'Baraat'. On her part, Alanna dressed in a beautiful ivory lehenga, looked like the happiest bride there is! Ivor also looked exquisitely handsome in a 'sherwani' that matched Alanna's lehenga.Alanna, the daughter of Chunky's brother Chikki Panday and his wife Deanne Pandayis a model and social media influencer.Alanna and Ivor had got in 2021.They have a YouTube channel together and live in Los Angeles, USA. They also have a great number of followers on Instagram and keep making videos to keep their fans in the loop and entertained.Speaking of 'Naatu Naatu', it was the first Telugu song to be nominated in the 'Original Song' category at the Oscars.It won the prestegious award trumping big names such as Rihanna and Lady Gaga. Singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava and composer along with director SS Rajamouli and lead actors Jr NTR and Ram Charan were also present at the big event.The lyrical composition by MM Keeravani, high energy rendition by singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava, unique choreography by Prem Rakshith, and lyrics by Chandrabose are all the elements that make this 'RRR' mass anthem a perfect dance craze.The song competed against 'Applause' from the film 'Tell It Like A Woman,' 'Hold My Hand' from the movie 'Top Gun: Maverick,' 'Lift me Up' from 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,' and 'This Is Life,' from 'Everything, Everywhere All At Once'.

Wedding season: Hansika Motwani "finding funds" for "shaadi ka lehenga"

11 Nov 2022

"Finding funds for my shaadi ka lehenga," Hansika captioned the post, leaving netizens in splits.View this post on InstagramShared post on Timeukvee.com.hr"Hahhaha epic," a social media user commented."Crazy Hansu," another one wrote.Earlier this month, Hansika shared a string of images of her beau Sohael proposing to her in front of the Eiffel Tower ."Now and Forever (black heart emoji)," Hansika captioned the post. Sohail commented, "I love you my life (red heart emoji)."View this post on InstagramShared post on Timeukvee.com.hrFor the occasion, Hansika wore a white dress and heels. Sohail opted for a white shirt under a black jacket and pants and wore white shoes.If reports are to be believed, Hansika and Sohael have been best friends for a while. Sohael is a Mumbai-based entrepreneur.The couple will reportedly tie the knot in December 2022 in Rajasthan.

FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week 2022: Warina Hussain turns showstopper for 'Pieux'

14 Oct 2022

Lakme Fashion Week is currently ongoing! While there are many designers this time, showcasing their new collections, silhouettes and creativity. There is one such designer who has brought a slice of sustainable fashion to the ramp.Pratyush Kumar, who won the R|Elan Circular Design Challenge in Partnership with United Nations in India, at the Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI during the March 2022 edition showcased his new collection 'Pieux' on Day 2 of the Lakme Fashion Week. The event took place at the Jio World Convention Centre.Bollywood diva Warina Hussain, who turned showstopper for 'PIEUX', donned a jacket with elements of both ethnic and western fashion as well as a co-ord set that was more minimal in design. Warina's stunning ensemble consisted of an upcycled bralette top with a deep neckline, matching loose leggings, and a long-sleeved jacket with a similar pattern.Inspired by the incredible world of life under the microscope, 'Pieux' showcased the theme Illusion in their collection at the event. For creating an illusion in pleats they worked on the concept of lenticular print. The collection captures the details and intricacies under the microscope through techniques like pleating, weaving, eco-friendly digital printing and 3D printing.Pratyush Kumar, Creative Head and Founder 'Pieux' said, "Our collection ILLUSION was successfully depicted with the help of pleats and prints for our athleisure pieces. The association with CDC has been amazing. It gave me the recognition as a circular label. Winning CDC also helped me procure the future of fabric, R|Elan. The exposure that I got because of the Circular Design Challenge has been brilliant. It also provided me with a platform to showcase my work which is nothing less than a dream."Fashion that is faithful and concerned about the environment has a lasting effect on the trend charts and the "Illusion" collection by Pieux was the ideal offering for buyers whose thoughts are on the right sustainable path.

Rajkummar Rao's 'Hit-the first case' motion poster out

11 Jun 2022

View this post on InstagramA post shared by RajKummar Rao (@rajkummar_rao)Right after Rao dropped the poster, fans bombed his comment section expressing their eagerness to watch the film.An Instagram user wrote, "it's gonna be awesome".Another user wrote, "Waiting eagerly...best wishes Sir..."Rajkummar Rao plays the role of a cop, Vikram. Sanya Malhotra essays the role of the female lead in the film.Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, the upcoming thriller is the Hindi remake of the Telugu film of the same name. The film is set to hit the theatres on July 15.Apart from 'Hit-the first case', Rajkumar will be seen in a bunch of movies. He is shooting for 'Mr And Mrs Mahi' opposite Janhvi Kapoor. The film is helmed by 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl' director Sharan Sharma.Rajkumar is also a part of Anubhav Sinha's 'Bheed', the sequel to his hit film 'Stree', Abhishek Jain's 'Second Innings', Shrikanth Bolla Biopic, Hansal Mehta's 'Swagat Hai,' and Anurag Basu's 'Life in a metro' sequel.

Sanaya Irani, Mohit Malik to come up with thriller series 'Cyber Vaar-Har Screen Crime Scene'

23 May 2022

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Sanaya Irani (@sanayairani)Talking about her character, Sanaya said, "For me, essaying the role of a cybersecurity expert in the series was an enriching experience altogether. Ananya Saini is a Cyber expert. I am thrilled to be a part of Cyber Vaar which throws light on the rising threat of cybercrimes. While digital is proliferating at a rapid pace, this kind of web series is relevant to the audience."She added," Especially for vulnerable people, it is important to be alert, proactive and informed in the world of the internet."Mohit is essaying the role of ACP Akash Malik in the show."Stepping into the shoes of ACP Akash Malik was a terrific learning process. I have personally been a victim of cybercrime when my account was hacked, and I had to pay a visit to the cyber cell. Trust me, the operations there were so smooth. It was a truly hassle-free experience and they solved my case," he shared.Directed by Ankush Bhatt and produced by Tanveer Bookwala, this crime thriller series will be out on Voot on June 10.

Shehnaaz Gill shares picture with Brahma Kumari Shivani, mentions her as 'soulsister'

7 May 2022

Brahma Kumari's campaigns, has shared photos from the event. Shehnaaz is dressed in an all-white Anarkali suit with a turquoise blue coloured dupatta.Posing with Brahma Kumari Shivani, she wrote, "soulsisters" and dropped some heart emoticons.Fans and admirers poured in with heart and fire emoticons, expressing their appreciation for both of them, and one social media user even added, "Two strong women in one frame."Shehnaaz's close friend and late actor Sidharth Shukla, who was also a disciple of the spiritual organization, was the one who introduced her to it.

ASTROs Moonbin and Sanha to make comeback as unit in March; pre-release single Ghost Town to be out on February 11

5 Feb 2022

Following the release of JinJin and Rocky's music, South Korean pop-group ASTRO members Moonbin amd Sanha are making their first-ever comeback as a unit.On February 4, as reported by Korean tabloid Soompi, Fantagio officially announced, Moonbin & Sanha will be releasing their second mini-album in March, ahead of which they will be dropping the pre-release single Ghost Town on February 11. They will be showing a new and different side of themselves.According to Fantagio, 'Ghost Town' is a sort of epilogue story for their second mini album, and it will showcase not only Moonbin and Sanhas strong vocals but also their ability to pull off any concept.Moonbin and Sanha made their debut as ASTROs first unit in September 2020, when they released their first mini album IN-OUT and its accompanying title track 'Bad Idea'. Other members Jinjin and Rocky also formed ASTROs second sub-unit called Jinjin and Rocky. They debuted with the extended play Restore on January 17.

TV producer Rocky Jaiswal rubbishes the rumors of getting married to actress and girlfriend Hina Khan; says they will marry but it is not the right time now

6 Aug 2021

Actress Hina Khan and producer Rocky Jaiswal are one of the most adorable couples in the Television industry. The duo never shy away from expressing their love openly and can be seen sharing lovely pictures of each other during various occasions on their social media handles. The couple are often found giving major couple goals thereby treating their fans. It has been a long time since the couple are dating and their fans are eagerly waiting to see them getting married. Rocky Jaiswal came forward and rubbished the rumors of them getting married any time soon.The 33-year-old producer clarified that they have seen good and bad times together and marriage is not on their minds yet. He said that they do not want to get married just for the sake of it and only make the decision when it is the right time. He pointed out how many couples nowadays split after a few years of marriage and they are both happy in their space. He further says that they have built trust in their relationship over time and currently concentrating on growing in their respective careers. He also says that they will surely marry but not now.Rocky expressed that he is very frank and open with his girlfriend Hina and are always there for each other no matter what. He said that his ladylove is very understanding and he can express any kind of feelings to her. The sincerity and clarity in a relationship are what they have nurtured properly mainly during times when the relationships have become so brittle. Hina Khan met Rocky Jaiswal on the sets of her TV show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai where he worked as a supervising producer and both fell in love after working for 8 years.Also Read: Hina Khan dons monotone co-ords during Maldives vacation with boyfriend Rocky Jaiswal

Suniel Shetty hints at daughter Athiya and cricketer KL Rahuls relationship by praising their pair

16 Jul 2021

Updated: Jul 16, 2021 - 5:51 PM IST Multitalented hero Suniel Shetty opened up when questioned about the dating rumors of his daughter Athiya and cricketer KL Rahul. The actor was frank enough and said that he loves to see them together and they make a cute pair. The couple are often seen sharing romantic pictures with each other on their respective Instagram handles and have always been cautious when it came to accepting their relationship. Suniel has come across as a cool father and seems to have approved of their relationship. He refrained from divulging any more details but praised Athiya and K L Rahul's eyewear ad, terming them as a 'good-looking couple'.The alleged couple are said to be in London but have not uploaded any pictures on their social media handle. When asked about her daughter holidaying with the ace cricketer Suniel said that Athiya has gone with her baby brother Ahan to have a brother-sister outing in London.In fact, K L Rahul was heard referring to Athiya Shetty as his companion before he left with the Indian cricket team for the World Test Championship Final in England. Athiya Shetty was last seen in movies like https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero_(2015_Hindi_film)Hhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero_(2015_Hindi_film)erohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MubarakanMubarakanhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NawabzaadeNawabzaade and Motichoor Chaknachoor. She is in talks to star in footballer Afshan Ashiq's biopic film, Hope Solo.