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I was 27 and couldn’t wear a pair of shorts: Parineeti Chopra

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Guess what makes Parineeti Chopra so happy about her new fit avatar? The fact that she can wear shorts and sleeveless owing to her weight loss.

At the launch of her special item number from the movie Dishoom, Parineeti said the one-year self imposed sabbatical has done her a world of good as she utilised the time to work on her body.

“I wanted to work on my body. I was 27-year-old and couldn’t wear a pair of shorts . I wanted to wear better clothes and not be worried about anything. So this one-year break was really amazing. I can wear shorts and sleeveless now.”

Watch: Parineeti Chopra, Varun Dhawan in Dhishoom’s Jaaneman Aah

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Talking about being away from the silver screen for almost a year, Parineeti said,”The way I entered the industry, I did four films back-to-back and I was very used to seeing myself. But I am not really that filmy a person like others. I come from a very different discipline and have lived my life in a very different way. So I myself needed that emotional break. I know it sounds stupid that I needed a break but I needed to settle down.”

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For the moment, Parineeti is raring to go in her second innings. “Bollywood was a different world for me. I come from the world of banking and academics and to be just in front of cameras all the time and have that pressure was a new thing. I was always happy outside but inside I felt like I had to sort some things out which I have now. Now I have the kind of concentration that one needs to focus on work.”


Boman Irani names grandson Ziaan

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Bomam Irani, Grand dad, grand father, Boman Irani, Boman Irani GRANDSON Bomam Irani is reportedly going a little slow on work so that he can spend more time at home with his grandson.

Boman Irani has named his grandson Ziaan, whom the actor’s son Danesh and daughter-in-law Reah welcomed on July 3.

The 56-year-old “Happy New Year” actor is reportedly going a little slow on work so that he can spend more time at home with his grandson.

Earlier, Boman took to Twitter to announce the arrival of the newborn.

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Danesh and Reah tied the knot in 2011. Boman and wife Zenobia also have another son, Kayoze Irani, who is a Bollywood actor. Kayoze has appeared in films like “Student of The Year” and “Youngistaan”.

Learnt to stop responding to social media trolls: Kalki Koechlin

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Actress Kalki Koechlin, who has created a niche for herself in Bollywood industry, is one amongst many celebrities who have faced the burnt of social media trolls. But she says she has learnt not to respond to them.

Asked if social media trolls and negative remarks affect her, Kalki told IANS: “Of course it affects me, but I have learnt to stop responding to them.”

The “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara” star, who was in Bengaluru last week to pick the Draw of Lots for the Kingfisher Ultra Bangalore Derby 2016, says one needs to have a “good balance” about “what is it that you are in social media for”.

Kalki, who has over 700,000 followers on Twitter, says that for her, social media is a great way for interacting with her well-wishers.

“For me it is a great way of interacting with fans and keeping in touch with the work which I do… which is not just my film work but also theatre and writing. So I enjoy social media for that,” Kalki said.

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But the actress stressed that she knows “that not everything that comes out of social media is useful, helpful or constructive”.

On the work front, Kalki will be seen in the upcoming film “A Death In The Gunj”, Konkona Sen Sharma’s directorial which also features Vikrant Massey, Gulshan Devaiah, Om Puri, Tillotama Shome, Tanuja and Ranvir Shorey.

Sunny Leone to start film opposite Arbaaz in August

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Actress Sunny Leone says that she will start shooting for the film Tera Intezaar opposite Arbaaz Khan next month and also that she is thankful for her “kitty full of movies”.

Present at the launch of a calendar for condom brand Manforce, Sunny, asked about her upcoming projects, said: “I am going to start a new film which is titled ‘Tera Intezaar’ soon. The film is with Arbaaz Khan. The shoot will start rolling out in August.”

The film, termed as a musical-romance film, is being directed by Raajeev Walia, and will reportedly be shot in Kutch as well as in international locations.

Sunny, who was seen in “Mastizaade” and “One Night Stand” this year, will also star in “Beiimaan Love” opposite Rajneesh Duggal in August and also reportedly with Karishma Tanna in “Tina & Lolo” later this year. She will also be seen in a special song in the Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Raees’.

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She added: “I am very happy that I have a kitty full of movies. And for that I am very thankful. I can continue whatever work I am doing this year, which is amazing.”

Sunny will also reportedly be seen in another song in “Fuddu”, a film reportedly starring Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif.

Salman Khan’s Sultan box office collections on day 7 is Rs 208.82 cr: Here’s how the movie destroyed records

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Sultan has crossed the Rs 200-crore mark and the film took a total of seven days at box office to cross this rubicon. The Salman Khan, Anushka Sharma film has been decimating records at BO, both in India and abroad, as it reported biggest weekend earnings ever in Bollywood.

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh reported that the film has earned Rs 20.82 crore by Tuesday afternoon and was still going strong at the domestic box office. Its earnings on Tuesday stood at Rs 12.92 crore.

WATCH VIDEO: Salman Khan’s Sultan Gets Rave Audience Reviews

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See Pics: Salman Khan’s Sultan is the fastest film to earn Rs 200 cr: All records it broke

In doing so, the film has created BO history.

WATCH VIDEO: 5 Reasons To See Salman Khan’s Sultan

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Sultan is likely to earn about Rs 235 crore in the first week. The fact that the film’s first week comprises nine days — the movie released on Wednesday (July 6) — has also helped the film. (Salman Khan’s Sultan first weekend box office collection huge, crosses Rs 180-crore mark)

Sultan Salman Khan parties with Iulia Vantur and Khan-daan, see pics

Sultan started destroying records right from the day of its release and it has given the film something of a cult BO status. (Sultan Salman Khan destroys box office records internationally)

Highest business on a Wednesday

On Wednesday, the film made Rs 36.54 crore, which was the highest amount ever made by a film on a Wednesday. Salman had booked the Eid weekend for the film’s release but the festival was shifted by a day. (Salman Khan says thanks for Sultan success: Here are all box office records the film broke)

Salman Khan is celebrating the film’s success by sharing its songs with his fans. Listen to this one…

Highest advance booking

The fact that Eid was postponed actually worked in Sultan’s favour. The film was already booked by audience, expecting it to be a holiday. According to reports, the film made Rs 18 crore from advance bookings alone, surpassing Salman’s Kick record.

Highest day 2, day 4, day 5 collections

Sultan earned Rs 37.32 crore on day 2, Rs 37.10 crore on day 4 and Rs 38.21 crore on day 5. Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Krrish and Happy New Year were the three films who lost their record on these days.

Highest opening weekend grosser ever

Salman broke his own record (Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Rs 129.77 crore) with this film. Sultan took four days to breach this record while PRDP took five to make it.This is also Salman, Anushka and Yash Raj Films’ biggest opening weekend grosser. It is also the biggest hit of 2016.

 

The Yash Raj Films production has earned Rs 92 crore ($13.7 million) abroad, according to a communication from YRF. The film has performed fantastically in territories like UAE-GCC, Pakistan, Britain, Australia and New Zealand where it has shattered the highest opening weekend collection record by any Hindi film.

Akshay Kumar requests Sushma Swaraj for speedy Sudan evacuation

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Bollywood star Akshay Kumar today tweeted External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to take speedy measures for evacuation of Indians stuck in Juba, South Sudan.

The city is witnessing escalated violence due to clashes between anti and pro government forces. India has been putting in place an evacuation plan for its nationals from the war-torn country.

In the movie “Airlift,” the 48-year-old actor played Indian businessman Ranjit Katyal, who lead the the evacuation of his countrymen based in Kuwait during the invasion by Saddam Hussein’s Iraq.

Requesting the minister, Akshay wrote, “@SushmaSwaraj Ma’am request for speedy measures and actions to evacuate Indians stranded in Sudan. Prayers with them. SaveIndiansInJuba.”

Swaraj, who is known for her prompt replies on the micro-blogging site, assured the government is working for the same.

“Akshay Kumar ji – Please do not worry. We are evacuating Indian nationals from Juba (South Sudan),” she wrote.

On July 10, Indian embassy in South Sudan had asked Indians stranded there to stay calm and assured them that they are in constant touch with authorities in the home country.

Hrithik Roshan on Kangana Ranaut spat: Truth is on my side, don’t need support from Bollywood

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Hrithik Roshan finally broke his silence on his ugly battle with Kangana Ranaut. At the grand launch event of Mohenjo Daro, Hrithik looked prepared to face questions on Kangana Ranaut, a fracas that made headlines in Bollywood in the not-so-recent past.

While Kangana received support from a few popular members of the film fraternity, notably Vidya Balan, Hrithik was left to fend for himself. None except his immediate family members openly supporting him while most other A-list actors put up a diplomatic front, preferring to distance themselves from the issue.

WATCH VIDEO: Hrithik Roshan On Kangana Ranaut Spat: Truth Is On My Side, Don’t Need Support From Bollywood

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When asked if he was unhappy over the lack of support, Hrithik told Indian Express.com, “When truth is on your side you don’t need support.” Saying so, Hrithik thumped his chest to express victory and pride.

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When another scribe quizzed Hrithik about whether the controversy has affected his onscreen image, the actor said, “Iam not here to answer this as it is unethical and unprofessional to say anything on this platform. Be more patient.”

WATCH VIDEO: What Ashutosh Gowarikar Has To Say About Mohenjo Daro’s Clash With Akshay Kumar’s Rustom

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The Kangana-Hrithik saga broke out in early this January when Kangana called Hrithik her ‘silly ex’ in an interview. Hrithik responded by tweeting that an affair with the Pope was possible but not with the wonderful woman(Kangana) that media had been naming.

The battle soon turned ugly when Hrithik shot off a legal notice to Kangana demanding an apology. Not one to take things lying down, Kangana responded in style taking the bull by the horns.

Kiss in ‘Jaaneman Aah’ was Varun’s idea: Parineeti Chopra

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Actress Parineeti Chopra says that her on-screen kiss in a special song from upcoming film “Dishoom” was her co-star Varun Dhawan’s idea.

In the special number “Jaaneman Aah”, Varun and Parineeti are seen sharing a sizzling chemistry.

“It was Varun’s idea that we should have a kiss at the end of the song. On the day of the shoot, Rohit (director) wasn’t there so that’s when Varun popped the idea.

“But this was not known to anyone on the sets including Ahmed Khan (choreographer). When the kiss happened everyone was shocked seeing the addition,” Parineeti told reporters here at the song launch event.

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The 27-year-old actress was all praise for the “Student of the Year” actor.

“Varun is so energetic…he likes improvisation. He is spontaneous,” she said.

Varun and Parineeti got two days to practice for the song and it was shot in just one take.

“The idea was to get that 90s feel of Govinda and Karisma Kapoor for this song. We hope we have done justice to it. We both are perfect for this song,” Varun said.

Considering that the song was a first special number for Parineeti, Varun was worried whether she would do it.

“Parineeti is doing a cameo in the film. We can’t reveal what she is playing. I was worried if Parineeti will do this
part or not. When I met her at an event and asked her about doing a cameo in ‘Dishoom’ and she agreed,” Varun said.

“Dishoom” directed by Rohit Dhawan stars Varun, John Abraham and Jacqueline Fernandez and is set to release on July 29.


When Gaurav Arora got into a brawl on ‘Raaz Reboot’ set

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Actor Gaurav Arora, who will next be seen in “Raaz Reboot”, got involved in an untoward incident while filming in Romania for the upcoming horror film, attracting a lot of onlookers.

It so happened that Gaurav was recently shooting for an intense scene with his co-star Kriti Kharbanda in the bylanes of the Transylvanian town of Sibiu in Romania when chaos ensued. According to a source from the unit, the makers were “running against time” as the shot was supposed to be completed in daylight.

Gaurav recounted the incident in a statement and shared: “It was a crucial scene and we were running against time anyways. I tried explaining the onlookers to be quiet and let us shoot but they just didn’t listen.

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“In fact, a few of them just got nasty and passed some lewd remark against Kriti and me. That’s when I got angry and the situation got so ugly that Romanian team had to intervene to get it sorted. But eventually we managed to shoot within the given time.”

Directed by Vikram Bhatt, “Raaz Reboot” is the fourth installment in the popular “Raaz” franchise. The film stars Emraan Hashmi in lead.

Case filed against Sultan Salman Khan, Anushka Sharma in Muzaffarpur

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A complaint case against Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, actor Anushka Sharma, film director Ali Zafar Abbas and others was heard in a local court in a case of alleged cheating.

Mohammad Sabir Ansari alias Sabir Baba, a resident of Muzaffarpur, in a complaint case filed in the chief judicial magistrate’s court here on July 8, had contended that Salman Khan, the hero of Bollywood flick ‘Sultan’ released last week, had promised to give him Rs 20 crore as royalty for making a film based on his life.

WATCH VIDEO: Salman Khan’s Sultan Gets Rave Audience Reviews

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His counsel Sudhir Kumar Ojha said that Sabir had narrated his tale to Salman Khan in Mumbai in 2010 and the actor then promised the money if a film was made based on it.

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The case came up for hearing today before the CJM, Muzaffarpur, Ram Chandra Prasad, who transferred it to the court of Judicial Magistrate First Class, S K Tripathi and fixed July 26, 2016 as the next date of hearing.

WATCH VIDEO: 5 Reasons To See Salman Khan’s Sultan

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The case has been filed under vaious sections of IPC including 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property), 406 (punishment for criminal breach of trust), 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace) and 506 (punishment for criminal intimidation).

Ashutosh Gowariker enjoys finding actors from regional channels

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Director Ashutosh Gowariker, who is awaiting the release of his next release “Mohenjo Daro”, says he enjoys the process of finding actors and more so by browsing through the various regional language TV channels.

“Right up to my recent film, I would go on the various channels on television, to look at the regional programming that is existing and you are able to see so many actors who, for some reason or the other, have not been able to make it to Mumbai,” Gowariker said.

“Probably financially they have not been able to come or some feel that there is no point in going to Mumbai. And most of the times I have got my talent from there,” he said at the launch of a digital portal Talent Next here.

WATCH VIDEO: Hrithik Roshan On Kangana Ranaut Spat: Truth Is On My Side, Don’t Need Support From Bollywood

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While he says it is a very time-consuming process, the actors are always “very pleasantly surprised” to know that they were contacted in this manner.

“DD Oriya, DD Srinagar, DD Bangla… I have been going to all these channels and sourcing the actors and that can only be done when you have a kind of scripting level clear thoughts,” added the filmmaker, who has worked with the likes of superstars Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan.

WATCH VIDEO: What Ashutosh Gowarikar Has To Say About Mohenjo Daro’s Clash With Akshay Kumar’s Rustom

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In “Mohenjo Daro”, he has given a Bollywood break to actress Pooja Hegde, who had started her career with south Indian films. Earlier, he launched Gracy Singh and Gayatri Joshi in films.

“Mohenjo Daro” is releasing on August 12.

Dia Mirza looks forward to get in front of camera again

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Actress-producer Dia Mirza says she got distanced from acting as she was busy managing her film company, but now she is eager to take up more acting jobs.

“At first it was managing my film company, the process of setting it up and getting films made. But now that we are a well-oiled system, I am able to make time to face the camera,” Dia told IANS.

Dia has produced two films “Love Breakups Zindagi” and “Bobby Jasoos” under her banner Born Free Entertainment, which she co-owns with her husband Sahil Sangha. Earlier this year, she made her TV debut with non-fiction show “Ganga – The Soul of India” this year.

The actress, who became the brand ambassador of the recently launched sunscreen brand Suncros, added: “I am looking forward to doing a lot more films as an actor and a producer.”

She was last seen on screen in “Hum Tum Aur Ghost” in 2010, and made a special appearance in “Zindagi Tere Naam” in 2012.

The actress shared that she has completed working on her international film as an actor in the first Indo-Iranian film “Salaam Mumbai”.

Anushka Sharma is completely straightforward, Ranbir Kapoor is cool: Lisa Haydon

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Model-actress Lisa Haydon got a “real kick” with her cameo appearance in “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil”. She says actress Anushka Sharma is “completely straightforward, professional and easy to work with” and Ranbir Kapoor is “cool”.

Details of the role that the “India’s Next Top Model” co-judge will be seen in a cameo in filmmaker Karan Johar’s upcoming directorial venture, are shrouded in secrecy.

The “Queen” star also shared that she was shy around Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who is also a part of the film.

“I was shy around Aishwarya because of her beauty, poise and general awesomeness. Anushka is completely straightforward, professional and easy to work with. And Ranbir is cool… It was a good laugh doing this character with him,” Lisa told IANS in an email interview from Mumbai.

“Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” is co-produced by Fox Star India and Dharma Productions. The film is slated to release on October 28.

Talking about her role, Lisa said: “I got a real kick out of playing this character. I think that is all I should share.”

For now, Lisa is co-judging “India’s Next Top Model” with celebrity photographer Dabboo Ratnani, while MTV VJ and actress Anusha Dandekar and grooming expert Neeraj Gaba will be the mentors of the contestants.

The show, which has 13 new faces competing with each other, is aired on MTV channel.

On what all basis will she pick the contestants?

“It takes a lot more than beauty to be successful,” Lisa said, adding that the “winner will have to be hard working, determined, creative, know how to apply constructive criticism and think on their feet”.

Both ‘Mohenjo Daro’ and ‘Rustom’ should be superhits: Ashutosh Gowariker

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“Mohenjo Daro”, featuring Hrithik Roshan, will be clashing with Akshay Kumar-starrer “Rustom” at the box office. But Ashutosh Gowariker, who has directed the former, says both the films should be a superhit.

Asked if the clash is of any concern, Gowariker said: “The thought did come to our mind that the films will clash and box office will get affected, but then even ‘Sholay’ and ‘Jai Santoshi Maa’ released on same date and ‘Jai Santoshi Maa’ was a bigger hit because its cost of recovery was higher.

“‘Lagaan’ and ‘Gaddar’ had released on the same date too. So, I feel ‘Mohenjo Daro’ should also work and ‘Rustom’ should also work. Both the films should be superhits.”

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The movies will hit the screens on August 12.

Talking about “Mohenjo Daro”, which also stars Pooja Hegde, Gowariker said: “Language was a difficult topic for this film. We thought we will have a blend of a bit of Sindhi, a bit of Hindi and it creates the feeling of the old world. I didn’t want the audience to get alienated… Everybody should understand it.”

The movie is an epic adventure-romance, set in the ancient city of Mohenjo-daro in the era of the Indus Valley civilisation.

What fascinates him to make period dramas?

WATCH VIDEO: What Ashutosh Gowarikar Has To Say About Mohenjo Daro’s Clash With Akshay Kumar’s Rustom

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He said: “I have often asked this question to myself and I realised that I get excited by untold stories. It excites me to get into that time. I used to fail in history. I never used to remember dates, but the idea of telling untold stories inspired me,” he said.

After Mohenjo Daro launch, is Hrithik Roshan-Kangana Ranaut spat back on? 

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It was interesting to see the way Hrithik Roshan tackled questions about Kangana Ranaut yesterday (July 13) evening at the grand launch event of Mohenjo Daro. This was the first time Hrithik was facing a battery of media personnel after his ugly fracas with Kangana broke out in January this year.

While Kangana never shied away from speaking on this issue, either in person or through official statements, Hrithik had maintained a studied silence other than some statements he released to media. For the major part of the year, the Krrish actor avoided the media and the lone event that he attended was the launch of a luxury watch minus the mandatory press conference.

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Arriving well prepared on Tuesday, Hrithik didn’t flinch on hearing Kangana’s name. When a scribe quizzed the actor on whether the controversy involving Kangana had affected his image, the audience audibly gasped. A composed Hrithik, however, raised his hand and said, “It’s okay. I am here to answer all your questions and I will answer them.”

And just when you thought Hrithik was about to make a big quote, the actor chose the diplomatic route and said it wouldn’t be elegant on his part to talk about it at Mohenjo Daro event. The actor promised that he had a lot to say and will do so in good time.

WATCH VIDEO: Hrithik Roshan On Kangana Ranaut Spat: Truth Is On My Side, Don’t Need Support From Bollywood

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Another immediate question about his continued silence while Kangana spoke about the controversy was met with: “Truth takes time. Patience is the key.”

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Hrithik also said the controversy makes him feel that he can fight his battles alone and there is no need of any support from Bollywood. The actor even joked about us having waited long to ask the ‘Kangana’ question.

WATCH VIDEO: What Ashutosh Gowarikar Has To Say About Mohenjo Daro’s Clash With Akshay Kumar’s Rustom

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Just when you thought matters between the alleged ex-lovers had cooled off, Hrithik’s demeanour and indications at the Mohenjo Daro launch suggested that more revelations could well be made by him. We will wait and watch.


Alia Bhatt is a fan of Deepika Padukone’s empowering Nike ad

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Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Nike, Nike ad, Deepika new image Deepika Padukone’s Nike ad has go her a new fan in Alia Bhatt.

Deepika Padukone has got herself two new fans, Alia Bhatt and Shruti Seth, after becoming a part of the ‘Da Ding’ campaign for Nike. The high-intensity ad landed on our phones on Monday when we were in sore need of motivation.

Alia was among those who was hit by the intensity of the ad. “This new #NIKE TVC is just too good!!!Wohoo girl power… Love it!!! Such beautiful girls..Da da ding da da ding da ding💃💃 @deepikapadukone,” she wrote on Twitter.

Actress Shruti Seth also wrote, “Absolutely loving the new @nikewomen commercial #DaDaDing @deepikapadukone you are such a rockstar!!! More power to you woman. ❤️”

The video has Deepika — along with a range of competitive, fierce and driven female sportspersons. From cricketers to boxers to a gang of girls playing football, the commercial captures the mood of women as they come out to play, and to win.

Watch: Nike Da Ding commercial

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While sharing the Nike Women video, Deepika wrote on Facebook, “When I was growing up, my father said to me, ‘…always remember the three D’s – Discipline, Dedication and Determination.’ Sport has taught me how to handle failure. It has also taught me how to handle success. And so I want to say to every girl and every boy and every woman and every man…play a sport…because it changed my life…and it will change yours too!”

Also read: Deepika Padukone’s intense Nike ad reveals what makes her unstoppable

Padukone was a national level badminton player before becoming a Bollywood actress. She shared the foot-tapping, inspiring video along with the post.

Signed Mohenjo Daro only when script reduced from 200 to 80 pages: Hrithik Roshan

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Hrithik Roshan, Mohenjo Daro At a press conference for the film, Hrithik Roshan, asked about his first thoughts on being approached for the film, said: “First thought was that Ashutosh is my friend, first thought was that he gave me a film like Akbar (‘Jodhaa Akbar’), my first thought was of immense joy that he is considering me for another film.

Actor Hrithik Roshan says that he was happy about Mohenjo Daro director Ashutosh Gowariker choosing him for the film but agreed to do it only when the script came down from 200 to 80 pages.

See Pics: Mohenjo Daro Stunners Hrithik Roshan, Pooja Hegde Take The stage

At a press conference for the film, Hrithik, asked about his first thoughts on being approached for the film, said: “First thought was that Ashutosh is my friend, first thought was that he gave me a film like Akbar (‘Jodhaa Akbar’), my first thought was of immense joy that he is considering me for another film.

WATCH VIDEO: Hrithik Roshan On Kangana Ranaut Spat: Truth Is On My Side, Don’t Need Support From Bollywood

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“After that I looked at the script, you don’t want to know my second thought. But I still said, ‘no, he is my friend’, so I read the script. I loved the story but I waited till that script from 200 pages went down to 80 pages and then we shook hands and said ‘Let’s do this’.”

Ashutosh is known for his lengthy movies, most of which have been more than three hours in running time.

Hrithik added: “The day it came down from 81 to 80, he has flown to Delhi to meet me, ‘Hrithik, I have done it’. And we signed the film there and then.”

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Hrithik’s last film “Bang Bang!” released in 2014. Asked about his almost two year absence, he said: “I wish that 80 pages should have been 30 pages, so I would have met you all (media) some more times, may be two of my more films would have come out, but unfortunately or fortunately our vision was humongous, our vision was out of this world and it has taken its journey.

Watch: What Ashutosh Gowarikar Has To Say About Mohenjo Daro’s Clash With Akshay Kumar’s Rustom

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“Every film has its destiny, I have mine. Hopefully in my destiny, in the future, I know I have said it a lot of times, but I will do it and show you now, more films, give me one more year.”

Hrithik’s next film after “Mohenjo Daro” will be “Kaabil” directed by Sanjay Gupta.

Akshay Kumar unveils song Rustom Vahi, almost gives away the entire film: Watch video

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akshay kumar, rustom, Rustom Vahi, Rustom Vahi song, Rustom Vahi akshay kumar, Rustom movie Akshay Kumar starrer Rustom Vahi song: The suspense and thrill, which is the essence of the film, seems into this two-minute song effortlessly.

Action star Akshay Kumar is all set to enthral audiences with his upcoming film, Rutom. After the powerful trailer of the movie, the film’s new song ‘Rustom Vahi’ also looks promising. The suspense and thrill, which is the essence of the film, seems into this two-minute song effortlessly.

After giving fans a taste of patriotism at the start of the year with Airlift, Akshay will be seen donning a naval uniform in Rustom as he plays Commander Rustom Pavri.

Akshay took to Twitter to unveil the new song with caption: Jo Jeeta Yahan Hai, #RustomVahi, a song which perfectly brings out the essence of #Rustom! Check it out.

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The song showcases the plot of the film, which is based on the sensational Nanavati case of 1959 where a naval officer was tried by a jury for killing his wife’s lover. The song is rendered by Sukriti Kakar and Raghav Sachar.

ALso read: Rustom: The real story that inspired the Akshay starrer film

The film’s tagline is ‘3 shots that shocked the nation.’

Actress Ileana D’Cruz plays Akshay’s wife in the film. Actor Arjan Bajwa is also seen in the film, while Esha Gupta is seen playing his sister.

WATCH VIDEO: What Ashutosh Gowarikar Has To Say About Mohenjo Daro’s Clash With Akshay Kumar’s Rustom

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Earlier a romantic track from the film, Tere Sang Yaara, which features film’s leads, Akshay and Ileana, was also launched.

The film also brings back the jodi of Akshay and director Neeraj Pandey, who is producing the film after the much-acclaimed Baby in 2015.

Directed by debutant Tinu Suresh Desai, Rustom will clash in theatres with Hrithik Roshan, Pooja Hegde-starrer Mohenjo Daro.

Let producers discuss: Hrithik Roshan on Kaabil and Raees clash

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Shah rukh khan, Hrithik Roshan, Kaabil, Raees, srk, srk Raees SRK had recently said that Raees producers Farhan Akhtar and Riteish Sidhwani will talk with Hrithik and his producer father Rakesh Roshan over the clash of dates.

Actor Hrithik Roshan evaded a direct reply on the prospective clash between his upcoming film Kaabil and Shah Rukh Khan’s Raees at the box office next year.

Both Kaabil and  Raees are scheduled to release on January 26.

SRK had recently said that Raees producers Farhan Akhtar and Riteish Sidhwani will talk with Hrithik and his producer father Rakesh Roshan over the clash of dates.

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When asked to comment, Hrithik said, “We have spoken. We are actors and we should leave all this (clash) for producers (to discuss)”.

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Kaabil, directed by Sanjay Gupta, stars Hrithik and Yami Gautam in the lead.

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Directed by Rahul Dholakia, Raees features Shah Rukh and Pakistani actress Mahira Khan.

I found chapter on Mohenjo Daro boring in school: Pooja Hegde

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Mohenjo Daro, Pooja Hegde, Pooja Hegde film, Pooja Hegde mohenjo daro Debutant Pooja Hegde said she never imagined that she will be working in a film made on Mohenjo Daro, a topic she found boring to study during her school days.

Debutant Pooja Hegde said she never imagined that she will be working in a film made on Mohenjo Daro, a topic she found boring to study during her school days.

“I’d read Mohenjo Daro chapter in school and was so bored. I never imagined I will do a film based or set in that era. The younger generation is picking up history books again and are interested to know things,” Pooja told reporters here at a promotional event of filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker’s period drama “Mohenjo Daro”.

WATCH VIDEO: Hrithik Roshan On Kangana Ranaut Spat: Truth Is On My Side, Don’t Need Support From Bollywood

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“This film is Ashutosh Gowariker’s version of Mohenjo Daro. I think it will generate curiosity among audience about the story, the era,” she said.

Pooja, who has earlier done films in South, said she is grateful to Gowariker and film’s lead actor Hrithik Roshan for this grand debut in Bollywood.

“There are lot of girls who had great debut, but who had Hrithik Roshan? Thank you so much. Hrithik has been a very gracious person…He has been very encouraging. He was my friend whenever I needed help.”

WATCH VIDEO: What Ashutosh Gowarikar Has To Say About Mohenjo Daro’s Clash With Akshay Kumar’s Rustom

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Hrithik too was all praises for his co-star.

“The first time I met Pooja was during a photo-shoot where we both had to look into each others eyes, we had to romance. I was taken aback.

“The kind of courage and purity she got on screen struck me. She is a special and rare talent. I am sure she will go a long way,” he said.

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