Paallavi Chatterjee on celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi and keeping the festival close to the heart

Mumbai: Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. We asked actress Paallavi Chatterjee, who was recently seen in The Revolutionaries, what the Ganpati festival means to her. She says, “Ganapati Puja is huge in Maharashtra, not in Bengal. Now, of course, people have started celebrating it at home in Kolkata. Ganesh Puja was never big or widely celebrated in Bengali families, especially during my growing-up years. Lord Ganesha is known as Vighnaharta, the remover of obstacles. I think for me, since I have a temple in…

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Aamrapali Dubey Gets Her ‘Thakurayan’ Moment on Weekend Ka Vaar!

Mumbai: Weekend Ka Vaar brought a fun and entertaining task for the Bigg Boss 20 housemates, with Aamrapali Dubey and Mahhi Vij at the centre of it. The housemates were asked to choose between the two actresses by giving them keys, based on who they felt could take better care of the Bigg Boss house. Aamrapali emerged as the clear favourite, receiving 10 keys from the housemates. The result proved that they saw her as the true ‘Thakurayan’ of the house and believed she could take care of the home…

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Producer Dinesh Soni on What Makes Heer Sara Different and What He Wants Audiences to Take Away

Mumbai: With Heer Sara streaming on Amazon Prime, producer Dinesh Soni believes the film’s unconventional story, unpredictable journey and strong performances by Maanvi Gagroo and Patralekhaa will help it connect with audiences. Talking about what sets the film apart from other content currently available on OTT platforms, Dinesh said, “I think there are several things that make Heer Sara stand apart. To begin with, Maanvi Gagroo and Patralekhaa have delivered wonderful performances. Their chemistry and the way they have brought Heer and Sara to life are integral to the film.”…

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Aishwarya Raj Bhakuni on Peace: ‘You don’t have to forget the lesson to let go of the pain’

Mumbai: Tum Dena Saath Mera Actress Aishwarya Raj Bhakuni, known for her performances in Shrimad Ramayan, Veer Hanuman, Tenali Rama, Gupta Brothers and films like Samrat Prithviraj and Sasanasabha, believes that peace begins from within. On International Day of Peace observed on September 21, the actress reflects on inner balance, empathy, emotional healing and the importance of learning to pause before reacting. For Aishwarya, her spiritual journey and meditation have played an important role in understanding what true peace means. “For me, peace is when you are at peace with…

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Celebrities come together for Ganpati Darshan and Aarti hosted by Mohammed Nagaman Lateef and Aditya Khurana

Mumbai: Mumbai witnessed a beautiful celebration of faith, devotion and festive spirit as several popular celebrities came together for Ganpati Darshan and Aarti hosted by Hoonur Talent Head Mohammed Nagaman Lateef and actor Aditya Khurana. The gathering brought together several familiar faces from the television and entertainment industry, who came to seek Bappa’s blessings and celebrate the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. The celebration was filled with warmth and positivity as celebrities offered prayers and participated in the Ganpati Aarti. The festive gathering reflected the spirit of Mumbai’s Ganesh Utsav,…

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Abhishek Malhan plays a no non-sense cop in Romeo On Duty

Mumbai: Abhishek Malhan is trying on a role that has nothing to do with the persona he’s known for. In Alright! TV app’s Romeo On Duty, he plays a police officer, a real shift from the digital creator and reality TV personality that built his following in the first place. The character is confident, fearless and doesn’t bother softening how he says things. It’s a departure from the version of Abhishek that audiences have watched online and on reality shows, and the show leans into that gap rather than smoothing…

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Aadesh Chaudhary on reality shows, stardom and the changing aura of celebrities

Mumbai: Actor Aadesh Chaudhary, known for his work in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, believes the growing popularity of reality television comes from audiences wanting to see the person behind the celebrity. With shows such as Bigg Boss, Khatron Ke Khiladi, Roadies, Lock Upp and Rise and Fall continuing to attract attention, Aadesh feels the format has evolved beyond mere entertainment and has become a way for viewers to connect with celebrities on a more personal level. “I think it’s beautiful that people invest their time and emotion. It shows…

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Somy Ali defends Katrina Kaif against body-shaming, says ‘Her body is none of your business’

Mumbai: Former Bollywood actress Somy Ali, who runs a NGO, No More Tears, in the US has come out in support of Katrina Kaif amid the criticism and body-shaming directed at the actress over her post-pregnancy appearance. Taking to Instagram, Somy shared a picture of Katrina Kaif with her husband Vicky Kaushal and penned a strong message addressing those who comment on women’s bodies, particularly after motherhood. “A woman’s body is not public property and motherhood certainly doesn’t make it a target for public commentary,” she wrote. She continued, “She…

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Hui Gumm Yaadein actress Jyoti Tiwari: “We should focus more on what connects us rather than highlighting our differences”

Mumbai: Actress Jyoti Tiwari, who is currently seen as Suhasini in Hui Gumm Yaadein, believes that peace goes far beyond simply living without conflict. For her, true peace comes from within and is closely connected to acceptance, empathy, patience and the ability to let go of things beyond one’s control. Talking about what peace means to her, Jyoti says, “For me, peace is not just about there being no conflict. It’s about having a sense of calm within yourself. When your mind is at peace, you don’t feel the need…

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‘Negativity subah subah nahi chahiye’: Aamrapali Dubey gives it back to Arishfa Khan in Bigg Boss 20

Mumbai: Aamrapali Dubey once again showed that she is not someone who will simply stay quiet when she feels a situation is being unnecessarily stretched. In the latest episode of Bigg Boss 20, Aamrapali found herself in a heated exchange with Arishfa Khan after a light moment involving the “Chhota Bheem” reference turned into an argument. The situation began when Arishfa expressed her irritation over the repeated reference. Aamrapali, who was part of the conversation, made it clear that she did not want unnecessary negativity to take over the morning.…

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