Asian Lite News Archive

Category: Bollywood

  • Alia To Join woman-led company with Indian roots

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    Yet another Bollywood celebrity to join in the business world is youth icon Alia Bhatt. The young superstar has made a personal investment in leading omnichannel lifestyle retailer, Nykaa via a secondary transaction for an undisclosed amount. iCommenting on the development Falguni Nayar, Founder and CEO, Nykaa said, “Alia and I had a very interesting…

  • ‘Digitizing theatre helps reach new audiences’

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    Film and theater actor and director, Makarand Deshpande, feels that digitizing theatre helps reach new audiences and helps archive it as well. ‘Sir Sir Sarla’, a play written and directed by Deshpande, will be launched online by Zee Theatre. After winning audiences nationwide since its premiere in 2001, the play is now set for its…

  • Adil Hussain To Share Screen With British Actor Antonio Aakeel

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    Indian actor Adil Hussain features alongside British actor Antonio Aakeel in the upcoming British-Indian film Footprints On Water. The film is about an illegal immigrant father in the UK who desperately searches for his missing daughter, while trying to avoid getting noticed by the police. While Adil Hussain plays the father, Malayalam actress Nimisha Sajayan…

  • ‘Moothon’ To Wind Up IIFM 2020

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    The Geetu Mohandas-helmed atmospheric crime drama, Moothon, will conclude the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2020. Owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, the eleventh edition of the festival is beimng hosted virtually this year. Featuring a bilingual narrative in Hindi and the Jeseri dialect of Malayalam, the film stars Nivin Pauly, Shashank Arora, Sobhita Dhulipala,…

  • Madhavan Feels Happy With Fans Love

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    Actor R. Madhavan is happy with the love he gets from fans on social media. He says he does not put up pictures that make him feel entitled, but he likes to put up things that make people happy. Madhavan has a fan following of over 2.6 million on Instagram and enjoys a virtual family…

  • Lara Recalls ‘Miss Universe’ Memories

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    Actress Lara Dutta Bhupathi on Wednesday walked down memory lane and recalled returning to her hometown Bengaluru after winning the Miss Universe title in 2000. Lara posted throwback pictures on Instagram, of people in Bengaluru gathered in large numbers to welcome her. “Year 2000. My home town of Bengaluru came out in full force to…

  • ‘Laxmmi Bomb’ Title Changed

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    The Akshay Kumar-starrer Laxmmi Bomb has been renamed Laxmii, following suggestion of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The decision was taken by Akshay along with co-producers Shabinaa Khan and Tusshar Kapoor on Thursday. The news was confirmed by trade analyst Taran Adarsh on Twitter. “NEW DEVELOPMENT… #LaxmmiBomb title changed… New title: #Laxmii… Premieres…

  • ‘Art Flourishes Anywhere With The Beauty In It’

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    Actor Rasika Dugal, who has recently narrated ‘Uncovidable’ (Hindi) – a pandemic-inspired humorous account by a woman who is told to stay put for 21 days in a nationwide lock-down, finds audio work to be a space free of people’s impression of an actor’s physicality …Rasika speaks with Siddhi Jain.Excerpts from her interview: What do…

  • Parv Kaur Wants Hit Heroines To Essay Her On Screen

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    A biopic is being planned on the life of Parv Kaur, the first female Indian origin dhol player in the United Kingdom, and the artiste wants Deepika Padukone, Taapsee Pannu or Anushka Sharma to essay the role. Parv Kaur, who is looking forward to seeing her life narrated on the screen, said: “My motto is,…

  • Korean Films Reach Indian OTT Space

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    The advent of OTT has introduced the Indian audience to foreign shows and films as never before. While western programming has become common across platforms, viewers are now in for an array of popular Korean films, drama and comedy shows. Among top pick films lined up to stream are “Detective K: Secret Of Living Death”,…

  • ‘Indian Ocean’s Tribute To Covid Warriors

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    The rock band Indian Ocean has paid tribute to Covid-19 heroes through the anthem of upcoming TV show, Bharat Ke Mahaveer.With lyrics, “Manzilain humse khud aaj kehne lageen, dil mein hai hausla, jeetegi zindagi”, the anthem video features some of India’s Covid-19 heroes along with hosts Dia Mirza and Sonu Sood. The anthem was launched…

  • Ayushmann Thrilled To Work In Hometown

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    Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana is shooting his upcoming film in his hometown Chandigarh and he is very thrilled about it. He says the process is special for him. Ayushmann said: “It is remarkable that this will be the first time I’m shooting in Chandigarh! The process is going to be exceedingly special and I’m going…

  • ‘Four More Shots Please!’ Bags Busan Int’l Film Award

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    The star cast of the Indian web series Four More Shots Please! Season two, comprising Kirti Kulhari, Maanvi Gagroo, Sayani Gupta and Gurbani Judge, has jointly bagged the Best Rising Star award at the second Asian Content Awards 2020, which is held as part of the prestigious Busan International Film Festival. Season two of the…

  • Ananya Enjoys New Lessons

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    Young actress Ananya Panday says she enjoys learning and wants to be a student for life. Ananya made her debut with “Student Of The Year 2” in 2019, and went on to star in “Pati Patni Aur Woh” and “Khaali Peeli”. Talking about her journey as an actor so far, Ananya shared: “Every experience has…

  • ‘Mohabbatein’ Celebrates 20th Year

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    Amitabh Bachchan shared a nostalgic post on Tuesday to remember shooting for the superhit multistarrer Mohabbatein, which released on this day in 2000. On working in the Aditya Chopra directorial, Big B took to Twitter and recalled his famous dialogue about “parampara, pratishtha, anushasan (tradition, prestige, disciple)”, which defined his role of the conservative principal…

  • Helly Takes Up A Fashion Project

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    Telly star Helly Shah has taken up a fashion project, which is all about self-love. She has collaborated with a label for the Self-Love 2020 collection, which consists of vibrant coloured outfits, and depicts the importance of self-confidence. “I always want to try something different. For me, fashion is first about comfort rest fills in…

  • Himansh Buys A New B’day Special Gift

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    Actor Himansh Kohli has gifted himself a sports car, ahead of his birthday on November 3. “My birthday is approaching, and 2020 so far has been a dull year for everybody. So, I thought of cheering myself up and giving this gift from me to me. Getting a sports car has always been on my…

  • ‘Sorrarai Pottru’ Trailer Released

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    Actor-producer Suriya says his upcoming Tamil film Soorarai Pottru is a special one, and the makers want to give the message that nothing can stop you from chasing your dreams if you are true to yourself. The action drama is a fictionalised version of the book “Simply Fly” written on the life of Air Deccan…

  • Deejays With Amazing Rooftop Club Shows

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    Popular deejays including SEQU3L and AERREO will entertain music lovers at the Sunburn Select, a premium curated rooftop club show to be held in different Indian cities. It will cater to a select crowd to ensure social distancing is maintained. Sunburn Select Sundowner Parties will kick off on October 31 in Kolkata and Chandigarh. Over…

  • A Suitable Boy Gets Mixed Response

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    One of two things happen when Mira Nair tries making an Indian film in India. She crafts a story that is beautifully authentic and inspired by India that is (think Salaam Bombay! or Monsoon Wedding). Or, she tries recreating an India that was, in which case the outcome is beautifully plastic (think Kama Sutra)…writes Vinayak…

  • Tanya Shares ‘A Suitable Boy’ Audition Experience

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    Rising actress Tanya Maniktala is currently winning plaudits for her role of Lata in A Suitable Boy, but she surprises you claiming that she had no idea she would be vying for the lead role in a new Mira Nair web series when she went in for the audition. “I used to work as a…

  • Shweta Mahadik Looks For Bigger Avenues

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    Actress Shweta Mahadik has left the show Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega, and says she is now looking for bigger and lucrative avenues. “After two fruitful years with the ‘Guddan’ team, I think this was the right time to move forward and look for bigger and lucrative avenues. I have given a lot to this…

  • B-Town Celebs Share Dussehra Special Favourite Films

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    Ahead of Dussehra, which emphasises on the celebration of the triumph of good over evil, actors have shared their favourite films that define the theme of the festival. For veteran actress Himani Shivpuri, it’s the 1998 film Salman Khan-starrer “Bandhan”. “‘Bandhan’ is easily one of my favourites as the title itself talks of eternal bonds.…

  • Bilal Feels Motivated With Indian Feedback

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    Pakistani actor Bilal Abbas Khan is glad that his show, Ek Jhoothi Love Story, will reach the Indian audience soon, and hopes they connect with the story. “Right from the time I started working, it has always been more about the experience to enjoy being someone else for a while,” Bilal said. About the show…

  • Madhuri Remembers Rishi Kapoor

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    Actress Madhuri Dixit Nene walked down memory lane and recalled working with the late co-actor Rishi Kapoor and late choreographer Saroj Khan in the 1995 release, Yaarana. The David Dhawan directorial was inspired by the Julia Roberts-starrer “Sleeping with the Enemy” and is still remembered for Madhuri’s hit dance number, “Mera piya ghar aaya”. The…

  • DDLJ Celebrates Silver Jubilee

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    Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) is 25 years old on Tuesday, and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan looks back at the 1995 blockbuster that helped cement his loverboy image that makes women weak in the knees even today. SRK surprises you saying he was initially sceptical about his ability to pull off the romantic scenes…

  • Laxmmi Bomb Depicts Life Of Transgender Community

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    The horror comedy Laxmmi Bomb, starring Akshay Kumar, is all set to release on November 9, and director Lawrence, who makes his Bollywood debut with the film, says he felt compelled to tell the story of the transgender community in the film. The film is a remake of the Tamil horror comedy, “Muni 2: Kanchana”,…

  • ‘Don’t Follow Trends, Set Your Path’

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    Rapper Deepa Unnikrishnan, better known as Dee MC, advises aspiring female rappers to always strive to have their own identity. She says, “If you’ve entered this genre with the hopes of making a name for yourself, then set your own path and don’t follow trends.”…writes Puja Gupta. In an interview with IANSlife, Dee MC speaks…

  • Prabhas Plans B’day Special Announcement

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    Telugu superstar Prabhas turns 41 on October 23 and he will celebrate his birthday with a special announcement about his upcoming film, Radhe Shyam. Although nothing has been revealed about the nature of the announcement, it is being tagged #BeatsOfRadheShyam. This has made fans wonder if Prabhas is set to launch the music of the…

  • Sreya Feels Happy For People Recognizing Her

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    The recent web series, Bandish Bandits, is a hit and Shreya Chaudhry, its budding heroine, is happy that people have recognised her efforts. Shreya, who played a pop star in the series, said: “I think the most significant change post ‘Bandish Bandits’ in my life is that people are identifying me for my work. I…

  • Rahul Dev Not Feeling Satisfied

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    Actor Rahul Dev has been in the industry for over 20 years. From movies to web shows, he has explored almost all mediums. However, he is still not satisfied with his journey. Speaking to IANS, Rahul revealed, being from Delhi, what disappoints him is the fact that he has never been offered roles in the…

  • Uday Recalls DDLJ Memories On the 25th Year

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    The Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol starrer, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, is all set to complete 25 years in Hindi cinema on October 20. Actor Uday Chopra, who was an assistant on the set, recalled how the film started the trend of Behind The Scene (BTS) videos in Bollywood. DDLJ, as the film is popularly…

  • Emraan Hashmi-starrer ‘Harami’ a love letter to Mumbai: Director

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    Shyam Madiraju is on way to screen his new directorial, the Emraan Hashmi-starrer Harami, at Busan International Film Festival, and he says the film narrates a tale of harsh reality he has seen. “I came to Mumbai at the age of 19 and I used to stay in a room of the size of a…

  • Rajkummar Rao: Child actors the real stars of ‘Chhalaang’

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    Actor Rajkummar Rao says working with children for the first time on his upcoming film, Chhalaang, was a great experience, adding that they bring more value to the story. Directed by Hansal Mehta, the film narrates the story of a PT Master Montu (played by Rajkummar Rao), and addresses the importance of sports education in…

  • Priyanka says ‘The White Tiger’ is a ‘powerful’ film

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    Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas has shared the first look of her upcoming project, The White Tiger. She says the film is powerful and will make you uncomfortable even as it entertains. Priyanka took to Instagram, where she shared stills from the film directed by Iranian filmmaker Ramin Bahrani. She also penned a note about the…

  • Dream Girl Adds Festive Touch To 72nd B’day

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    Veteran actress and politician Hema Malini celebrated her 72nd birthday on Friday, and her daughters Esha and Ahana Deol took to social media to wish her on the occasion. “Happy birthday mamma. God bless you. Stay happy and healthy. Love u my super woman, my tinkerbell… my beautiful mother!@dreamgirlhemamalini,” Esha wrote on Instagram, with a…

  • ‘Kaali Khushi’ Of Love And Hope

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    Veteran actress Shabana Azmi says her upcoming horror drama, Kaali Khuhi, is about fear, love, hope and perseverance. “‘Kaali Khuhi’ is a story about fear, love, hope and perseverance, and how, when the odds are stacked against us, we find strength from unlikely places. It’s been quite the journey and I’m looking forward to people…

  • Kareena’s Mushy Message To Saif On Anniversary

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    Bollywood couple Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan got married on 16 October eight years ago, and on Friday the actress dropped a mushy message for hubby dearest on social media. “‘Once upon a time there was a girl named Beboo and a boy named Saifu. They both loved sphagetti (spaghetti) and wine… and lived…

  • Juyal Doesn’t Want To Change Dancer Image

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    Actor-dancer and TV host Raghav Juyal, who is seen playing an antagonist in the web-series Abhay 2, says he is not consciously steering away from his dancer image. Raghav rose to fame in 2003 with his performances on the dance-based show “Dance India Dance 3”. He was then seen in films revolving around the concept…

  • Big B Pledges To Work For Manual Scavengers

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    Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan feels manual scavenging is an unconstitutional act, and has pledged to join any campaign that works for the benefit for such workers. “Events of the day move you beyond words … manual scavenging is an unconstitutional and illegal act .. yet .. it exists and they that work, suffer inhuman existence…

  • ‘Habbadi’ To Kick Off Melbourne Film Fest

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    The Vidya Balan co-produced film Natkhat and the Marathi film Habaddi will kickstart the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne on October 23. Owing to the threat of the pandemic, the festival will be hosted virtually between October 23 and 30. Opening the virtual festival is “Natkhat”, which is a story of a mother teaching her…

  • ‘Be Open About The Challenges To Success’

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    Grammy-nominated Lebanese singer and songwriter Mayssa Karaa, who describes her time at the Berklee College of Music as full of exposure to “so many different genres of music and people from all over the world”, says that the ongoing pandemic also had a similar effect in terms of bringing people together. Mayssa, who was born…

  • B’Town Into Veggie Lifestyle

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    For many stars, the new normal is green. Many Bollywood celebrities used the lockdown period to ditch a non-vegetarian diet and go vegan. While some have taken to the habit owing to climate awareness, for others it is an attempt to reduce the carbon footprint. Still others feel it is a step towards healthy living.…

  • ‘You Can Expect The Unexpected’

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    Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been roped in as the lead actor of an undisclosed project, to be backed by filmmaker Umesh Shukla. The untitled film will be directed by Sejal Shah and penned by Bhavesh Mandalia, who has been associated with earlier projects as Shukla’s “OMG: Oh My God!”, Sudhir Mishra’s OTT release “Serious Men” and…

  • Kangana Finishes ‘Thalaivi’ Latest Schedule

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    Actress Kangana Ranaut has completed the latest schedule of her upcoming film Thalaivi. Kangana took to Twitter, where she shared a new look from the film. In the monochrome picture, the actress is seen sporting a sari and her hair is tied back into a bun. “With the blessings of Jaya Ma we completed one…

  • Shoot Amid Pandemic Makes Kalyani Liberated

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    South star Kalyani Priyadarshan says she found it liberating to work on her upcoming Tamil film amidst pandemic without her comfort crew. Recalling her experience of working in “Putham Pudhu Kaalai, an anthology of five short films, Kalyani told IANS: “The most interesting thing about it was that it was shot during the pandemic, during…

  • Ranveer’s Simmba All Set For Animated Avatar

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    The 2018 Ranveer Singh superhit, Simmba, is all set for an animated avatar. This was confirmed by director Rohit Shetty of the film on Tuesday. Shetty took to Instagram Story to share the teaser of an animated spin-off show, “Smaashhing Simmba”. The show will release on a kids channel on Diwali this year. “‘SMAASHHING SIMMBA’…

  • Falguni Pathak Brings Romantic Navratri Song

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    Navratri is just round the corner, and singer Falguni Pathak has the perfect song for the festival that takes place later this month. Composed by Rasbihari Desai and written by Sudhir Desai, Falguni’s latest, “Madhmithu Naam”, is a popular Gujarati song. “‘Madhmithu Naam’ is undoubtedly a very beautiful composition and one of my all time…

  • Bunty Aur Babli 2 Reunites For Saif and Rani

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    Actors Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, Siddhant Chaturvedi and debutante Sharvari have completed dubbing for the upcoming film, Bunty Aur Babli 2. Director Varun V. Sharma said: “All actors have wrapped up dubbing for the film. ‘Bunty Aur Babli 2’ is a hilarious big-screen entertainer and we can’t wait to show our film to the…

  • ‘Kaleen bhaiya Made Me Popular’

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    Acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi has garnered a major fan following with his work in the Hindi film industry over the years. The actor, however, says his character Kaleen bhaiya in the web series Mirzapur is close to him because it made him popular. Talking about which of his roles is the closest to his heart,…