Akshay Kumar is the action star Bollywood always needed

Superstar Akshay Kumar is truly a prized possession of the Indian film industry. From bringing back-to-back films to excelling in various genres, there is no stopping Kumar. While the audience loves to watch him on screen in romantic and comedy avatars, seeing him in action-packed roles is altogether different. This is also why Akshay is fondly called Khiladi Kumar.
Now as he gears up for Bade Miyan Chote Miyan with Tiger Shroff, Akshay is all set to indulge in some high-octane action. Earlier too, in Sooryavanshi, Baby, Special 26, Bellbottom, and several other films, Akshay has displayed action on the screens like never before. And now, he continues to be the action star that Bollywood always cherishes.On the work front, after Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Akshay has Sarfira, Welcome to the Jungle, and Housefull 5 coming up.

Majari Mishra: Luck might not work for us every time

When it comes to choosing professions, actress Manjari Mishra says that the support of our near and dear ones is paramount. The actress, who is known for her projects Fuleku and Main Tumhara, adds that parents must try and support their children when they are deciding what they want to do in life.“I feel that everyone has the right to make their own career choices. If we talk about today's times, we have a lot of options to make a working career, due to which everyone tries many different things. But unfortunately, many times we do not get support from our parents and family. They, too, are often right in their place because they want to see us settled. But if we get the support of our parents and families in what we want to do, then we can do our favourite work with great concentration and can make a very good career. So, I feel that parents should support their children,” she says.
Ask her if she feels that luck plays a big role in helping us decide what we want to do in life, and she says, “I believe in luck a lot, but just relying on luck and thinking that if we are destined to get it, then it will come to us doesn't work everytime. From my experience, I can say that if we work hard on our career, luck also supports us… as we say, God helps those who help themselves.”
To those who want to follow her career path, she says, “Those who follow me, those who get inspired by me, or those who want to become like me, I would just like to say to all of them that there is nothing better than hard work. No matter what work you do, whether you want to do theatre, you want to become an actor, you want to become an artist, doctor, engineer, anything… you will have to work hard. And if you are ready to work hard, then nothing can stop you, and you will definitely get success.”

'I gave myself the gifts of new dreams, joy, happiness and liberation': Namita Lal’s birthday gift

Actor-producer Namita Lal turned a year older on February 10. It was a big day for her, but she kept it private and intimate, and gave herself some unique and interesting gifts.“It was a very special day for me. I totally believe in loving myself and the motto is being nuts about myself. I always like to celebrate with myself. I was shooting around the same date and there is nothing more lovely for me than to be a part of a series and shoot for it on my birthday,” she said.
“Every year, I have spent the day all by myself or gone away to new destinations where nobody is known. This year, I gave myself the gifts of new dreams, joy, happiness and liberation. Everything that the universe offers is a gift to me,” she added.This year, on her birthday, Namita wished to be in perfect health, thoughts and action and to be a beautiful part of the universe.
Asked if she has a birthday ritual, she said, “I have a lot of gratitude. I do the same things, but this day is very special. I do it with more love and gratitude. It’s a full day of love and blessings.”
Namita also shared that she is a pro-age person, and she doesn’t like to connect things with her age. “It’s a lovely process of the universe. I love the freedom, liberation and joy that each day brings. We should all be proud. We should all be healthy, fit and full of life at every age. And in the years to come my aspiration is to embrace the aging process and enjoy it,” she concluded.

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Before his Dubai Pro Wrestling match against Pakistan, Sangram Singh sent a message to Salman Khan

Commonwealth Heavy Weight Gold Medalist Sangram Singh is returning to wrestling after a gap of six years. Sangram Singh will spar with a Pakistani wrestler in the wrestling arena in the Dubai Pro Wrestling Championship 2024. Sangram Singh is returning to wrestling after a long gap, due to which there is a lot of enthusiasm and excitement among the youth. Sangram Singh is also excited about getting amazing encourwgement and response from his fans on social media.
Recently Sangram Singh sent a message to Salman Khan on his mobile. "You played Sultan on the silver screen. I am glad that I am the Sultan in real life where a 40 year old wrestler will have a tough fight with a 23 year old wrestler in the ring."Let us tell you that Sangram Singh is a big fan of Salman Khan. He believes that there is no TV host like Salman Khan in this country. Although Sr Bachchan also hosts KBC very well, but Salman Khan has his inimitable style -- his anger, his love, his understanding -- Salman has a class of his own!."
Sangram Singh will soon be seen in the film 'Udaan Zindagi Ki'. This film is his commercial solo film where he is playing the role of a 25 year old young wrestler. The film is an emotional story between a father and son based on wrestling background which will inspire today's young generation. The film will be released on 21 February.

*8th Sahayog Contemporary Art Exhibition Inauguration': An arty evening

The opening ceremony of the 8th Sahayog Contemporary Art Exhibition held at the Nehru Centre Art Gallery in Worli was a resounding success, marked by the convergence of participating artists spanning generations from 16 to 80 years old. With over 75 artworks from 30 talented artists, the exhibition, curated by Satyendra Rane and Namya Gupta, showcases a diverse array of artistic expressions, including paintings and sculptures. Notable guests such as entrepreneurs Dhiraj Poddar and Varun Lohchab alongside veteran artist Nayanaa Kanodia, Sunita Sanghai – owner of Vachi Art Gallery and Niranjan Aher of Alert Citizen Forum added prestige to the event. Moreover, the exhibition's noble cause of contributing part of the sale proceeds towards rural children's education further underscored its significance. The exhibition sees participation from artists all across India (Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Bengaluru) and Nepal as well. Participants include Arpito Gope, Madhumita Basu, Poonam Fernandes, Sneha Nikam, Kamal Ahmed, Bharati Dhawale, Rishika Jalan, Satyendra D Rane, Nandita Desai, Dipti Desai, Vibha Sharma, Revathi Shivakumar, Adyot Rajadhyaksha, Vaishali Kanade, Viresh S Patali, Usha R Chhadva, Sajiya R Ansari, Tania, Vidhi Doshi, Shailaja S Kamat, Namya Gupta, Antara Tibrewala, Prashant Jadhav, Kasim Kanasavi, Anupama Mandavkar, Ram Awasthi, Jai Nanavati, Aadhya Shivakumar, Sumant Shetty and Smita Rane.
Sahayog has earned a name for itself for providing emerging artists with a platform to showcase their work alongside established artists, a rare opportunity not commonly found elsewhere. What's more, this year's exhibition also features artworks by senior citizens, taking inclusivity a level ahead. “I am thrilled to introduce a new dimension to our showcase this year, featuring beautiful works of senior citizens alongside established and emerging artists. It's truly heartwarming to witness the diversity of passion within this group: from a dedicated teacher to a hospital owner who finds solace in painting every morning, to those who use art as a means to combat loneliness. Their works are nothing less than those of professionals,” imparted Satyendra Rane.
Sahayog Contemporary Art Exhibition has a longstanding reputation for extending its reach beyond just Art, leveraging its platform to champion various causes for the greater good. This time, collaborating with the non-profit organisation Alert Citizen Forum (ACF), the exhibition will raise funds for the cause of child welfare, contributing towards the organisation's comprehensive efforts in education, healthcare, employment, and environmental sustainability. “ACF is doing commendable work in the realm of societal welfare. With the financial aid provided by Satyendra Rane in one of the earlier editions of Sahayog, they have built an entire school in Palghar, and I am glad that we are associating with them again this year. I am grateful that I am able to give back to society through the medium of my art,” shared co-curator Namya Gupta.
The 8th Sahayog Contemporary Art Exhibition will be on at the Nehru Centre Art Gallery in Worli until 19th of February, 2024, daily 11 am to 7 pm.