Producer Prerna Arora pens note congratulating Ekta Kapoor on Crew's success

In a heartfelt open letter on social media, renowned film producer Prerna Arora expressed her admiration and support for fellow producer Ekta Kapoor, congratulating her on yet another blockbuster success with Crew, the Kareena Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Tabu starrer. As the film surpassed the 100 Crore mark at the box office, Arora commended her “role model” Kapoor for her achievement and highlighted the significance of having a female producer behind the success of a major film.
"I believed in the story and went ahead anyway," Prerna Arora stated, underscoring the resilience and determination required to overcome skepticism and pave the way for female producers to thrive in Bollywood. She cited her own successes with films like "Padman," "Toilet," and "Rustom" as testament to the potential of female producers to deliver box office hits and garner industry recognition.
Celebrating Ekta Kapoor, Prerna said, “Women can be behind finances and prove to be great producers apart from acting and directing. Many HATS that women can wear! Congrats to EKTA for another victory and crossing 100 crore feat. This is a much bigger victory as there is a female behind the producer's seat, it's easy to picture male producers with multiple 100 crore films without raising eyebrows.
Learning from her personal experience, Arora went on to add, “When I started backing films on important subjects, industry did have its doubts of female producers and how it can affect the numbers, but I believed in the story and went ahead anyways. It's when my films Padman, Toilet, Rustom did well on BO, then people started believing in me.” Arora’s extensive filmography has gone on to be socially acclaimed as well as commercial box office successes."Females don't have to pick a chair to sit, but get her own chair and make space! Cheers to more such female filmmakers/producers/cinematographers. So keep going! Take that step,” signs off Prerna. The open letter has been doing rounds on social media and also reached Ekta who took to her story to thank Prerna for the sweet and encouraging gesture.
On the work front, Ekta Kapoor is currently riding on the success of Crew as it continues to rake in at the box offices while Prerna Arora is gearing up for the Telugu film ‘Hero Heeroine’, starring Divyah Khossla and an exciting ensemble cast as well as the Hindi film, ‘Dunk: Once Bitten Twice Shy’, starring Nidhhi Agerwal, Arbaaz Khan, Shivin Narang, Tusshar Kapoor, Vinay Pathak and Suchitra Krishnamoorthy. Interestingly, it also marks the OTT debut of Niddhi Agerwal and Tusshar Kapoor.

Urvashi Rautela spotted getting close With 'Mystery Man' In Madrid Spain

Urvashi Rautela, India's youngest & highest-paid global superstar and sensation to be featured in Forbes Top 10 enjoys a magnanimous net worth of 550 crores. With an incredible Instagram following of more than 70.3 million which is at par with PM Narendra Modi, Virat Kohli and also a lot more than the 'Khan trinity' of Bollywood, Urvashi Rautela is currently the most popular and celebrated actress in the country. From her multiple Miss Universe conquest to guiding and grooming people as a judge and frontline B-town superstar, Urvashi has truly grown from strength to strength as an artiste.
Given the kind of stardom and massive popularity that Urvashi Rautela enjoys offscreen, it's quite natural that her loyal legion of fans would be keen and interested about each and every movement of her's. Well, guess what's the latest update? The buzz is that Urvashi Rautela was recently spotted getting close with a 'mystery man' in Madrid Spain after which netizens have been speculating whether it's Karim Benzema or not. Both of them were even spotted clicking snaps with fans together and that triggered the buzz all the way more. To tell you a little bit more about the man, his net worth is said to be a lot more than even Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi and even his social media following is a lot more, with stalwarts like Virat Kohli and Ronaldo following his account. He's also said to be Rihanna's ex-boyfriend and is the most successful Real Madrid football sensation. Not just that, he's also the only player in the world to win World Cup trophy 5 times and has also won the Ballon d'or in the past. So, what's really happening and cooking? Only time can tell and update but as of now, the viral pics are sending shockwaves all over the internet big time. Check out -
On the work front, she is currently enjoying all the love on Earth for Love Dose 2.0 with Yo Yo Honey Singh which is a global 'Number 1 trending song'. Next, she has 'Jahangir National University' (JNU) where she is playing a college politician. Apart from all this, global Indian superstar Urvashi Rautela has massive projects like Welcome 3 with Akshay Kumar, 'NBK109' with Bobby Deol, Dulqueer Salman, Nandamuri Balakrishna, 'Baap' (remake of Hollywood blockbuster Expendables) with Sunny Deol & Sanjay Dutt, Inspector Avinash 2 with Randeep Hooda, Black Rose. Urvashi Rautela will also be seen in an International music video and the actress will also be essaying the role of Parveen Babi in an upcoming biopic. Along with that, she has a very special music video with Jason Derulo & many more. Stay tuned for more updates.

Karan Johar and AA Films secure North India theatrical rights for NTR Jr’s epic saga ‘Devara: Part 1’

Declared as the biggest mass entertainer of the year right from the time of its announcement, the magnum opus ‘Devara: Part 1’ starring Man of Masses NTR Jr has audiences eagerly awaiting the film’s blockbuster release. Amidst all the anticipation and excitement for the film, a massive update comes from the makers. Making the grand announcement, it was revealed that acclaimed filmmaker Karan Johar of Dharma Productions and Anil Thadani of AA Films have now acquired the rights for the North India theatrical distribution of ‘Devara: Part 1.’
Sharing the big update on social media, Karan Johar wrote, “A mass hurricane of grandeur entertainment is CLOSER THAN EVER BEFORE!

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Honoured & extremely grateful to be a part of - Man of Masses Jr NTR’s #Devara.We are extremely thrilled & proud to announce our partnership for the north theatrical distribution rights for the next big cinematic experience in Indian cinema!”
Team ‘Devara’ also confirmed the same on their social media stating, “Happy to join forces with the dynamic distributors of our country, Karan Johar and AA Films for the North India theatrical distribution of #Devara!.Looking forward to a thunderous release on 10th October 2024.
Directed by Koratala Siva, ‘Devara’ will unfold in two parts, with the initial chapter hitting theatres on October 10, 2024, coinciding with the Eid weekend. The magnum opus is produced by Yuvasudha Arts and NTR Arts, and presented by Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. The film’s music is orchestrated by Anirudh Ravichander, and the cinematography is handled by R Rathnavelu.

Working with Manoj Bajpayee and Prachi Desai is an absolute delight: Vaquar Shaikh

Seasoned actor Vaquar Shaikh, who is currently playing Yashdeep, in popular show Anupamaa will be seen in the second instalment of the film Silence releasing on 16th April on Zee5. He will be portraying the same character of Inspector Raj Gupta.Taking about this development,Shaikh says, “What intrigued me about my character Raj is his portrayal as a principled and honest police officer. He's known for his ability to tackle intricate cases effectively. When the government established a special crime unit, Raj was selected based on his outstanding track record and bold approach to solving cases during his tenure. His reputation for integrity, courage, and past successes earned him a spot in this elite unit tasked with handling special cases in the city and led by ACP Avinash, portrayed by Mr. Manoj Bajpayee. It's a beautifully crafted role.”
He also adds, ”Working with Manoj Bajpayee is a great experience for any actor. When I was approached for "Silence One," I was captivated by its engaging storyline and well-written dialogues. Brilliantly crafted by our director writer Aban Bharucha Deohans. It falls into the murder mystery genre, and during our initial read-through, we kept guessing about the identity of the killer. The script is truly remarkable with intricately developed characters, each bringing a unique personality to the screen. The icing on the cake is the opportunity to share screen space with Manoj Bajpayee, widely regarded as one of the finest actors in the world today. What sets him apart is his openness and encouragement for improvisation. He creates a comfortable environment for actors and welcomes spontaneity. It's truly enriching to collaborate with such a seasoned and supportive actor. There's so much wisdom to gain from him. Every day was a learning experience. He consistently surprised us and guided us on how to approach our roles. His advice was simple yet profound: be truthful to your craft. Understand your character's backstory, motivations, and reactions. Just stay true to the character.”
Sharing further details about his role Vaquar says,” Raj Gupta is a part of the special crime unit. He has been collaborating with his team on solving cases. Over time, Raj has evolved to become responsible and reliable. You'll notice him taking on more tasks in "Silence Two" compared to the first instalment. Working with Manoj Bajpayee and Prachi Desai is an absolute delight for me. The opportunity to work with them is a privilege and an honor. I'm truly grateful to Aban Bharucha Deohans (director) and Kiran Deohans (producer) for entrusting me with this role. Working with Prachi was similar. We instantly clicked because we come from similar backgrounds—both having worked in television. This instant connection fostered a strong friendship, which carried over from "Silence One" to "Silence Two" and strengthened our on-screen dynamics.”
Talking about the challenges on Silence 2 Shaikh says, ”Silence 1 was smooth. Silence 2 was shot during the rains. The studio was filled with water, still we were shooting. We shot for 7-8 days in heavy rains. We were not supposed to dub as we needed the sync sounds so that was also a challenge. Kiran sir made sure that we completed it on schedule with all his experience.“

Love to take breaks to spend time with myself: Namita Lal

Actor-producer Namita Lal says she takes breaks as and when she can. She believes it not only rejuvenates and refreshes her, but she also gets to spend time with herself.“I think it is very important to take a break, and I am the kind of person who takes frequent breaks. I believe that whenever I get time between two shoots, two projects, I take a few days off. I spend time with myself, which I love to do, look after myself, do some self-reflection, meditate, and walk in nature, that's the kind of break I take very frequently,” she said."Then, of course, when I have more time, I go for long breaks. I love to travel, I go visit my family overseas and have some fun times with friends. I have a strong belief that it's not a break; it's life for me. It is taking time off to just be with myself, and I love to take breaks to spend time with myself,” she added.
She mentioned that the older generation does not believe in taking breaks and is constantly working, while the younger ones know its importance. She said, “The older generation was more into work, and a lot of people are still like that. I have friends who work in banks, and they are constantly working in the corporate sector. But I think the younger generation is a lot more aware of the fact that they need to take breaks. They spend more time with themselves.”
However, she mentioned that it’s important for them to take breaks from their phones too. “Social media has become an addiction, and there are phones, laptops, and iPads that go with the younger generation, so yes, for them, taking breaks from technology is extremely important. I do that for myself, I do have times or hours in the day when I'm mobile-free, and while I've started watching a lot of content on TV, I try not to watch content on my phone and the iPad,” she said.
“So whenever I watch any shows, etc., it has to be the TV, and I don't have TVs in every room, so when I go back to my room, it's books, and it's self reflection and meditation. Those are my daily breaks, reading and going for a nature walk,” Namita concluded.

Tamannaah Bhatia celebrates as her Tamil film ‘Paiyaa’ re-releases in theatres after 14 yrs

Pan India star Tamannaah Bhatia is on cloud nine as her popular Tamil film ‘Paiyaa’ is set to re-release in theatres on April 11 to mark 14 years of its release. The actress took to her social media to pen a moving note for her fans.Sharing the poster of the film, which featured her with Karthi, Tamannaah wrote, “It feels extremely special to see that even after 14 years, the love for #Paiyaa still remains strong. I feel so good to see the affection & love the movie is still receiving after all this time. I’m filled with excitement and can’t wait for all of you to experience the magic of Paiyya on the big screen once more. Absolutely thankful to #N. Linguswamy sir, @karthi_offl , @itsyuvan and the entire cast & crew for the amazing memories.Paiyaa re-releasing in theatres on 11th April, 2024.

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Tamannaah, who completed 19 years in the film industry earlier this year, has some amazing projects to her credit. She is gearing up gap for the release of Sundar C’s ‘Aranmanai 4’. The actress also has Telugu film ‘Odela 2’ in her kitty.