Asian Lite News Archive

Category: Bollywood

  • ‘Sound Of Infinity’ Ready To Heal The World

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    Following the success of their healing song, Asia’s first musical healing band, ‘Sound of Infinity’ band, has come up with their second music single, which launched on October 10 during the Mental Health Week…writes Siddhi Jain. The video of the music single was shot in Dehradun, near a waterfall and a river, as the band…

  • Riteish Gives Up Non-Veg

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    Actor Riteish Deshmukh has given up non-vegetarian food, black coffee and aerated drinks for a cause. Earlier this year, Riteish and his wife Genelia D’Souza had pledged to donate their organs. “I have given up non-vegetarian food, black coffee and aerated drinks. I want to keep my body healthy. And eventually, when the time comes…

  • Delhi Film Fraternity In Dilemma

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    With Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) issuing an order that cinema exhibition in the Capital will not resume on October 15, despite a Union home ministry directive, things are back to square one for the city’s film trade…writes Natalia Ningthoujam. For now, closure of all cinema exhibition has been extended till October 31 in Delhi.…

  • Gayle Prefers To Call Him Entertainer

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    West Indies cricket superstar Chris Gayle sure has a career alternative now. He is out making a mark in the world of music, and a new track he has collaborated on as a rapper has already crossed one million views on YouTube. Gayle tells you music comes naturally to him. One of the most destructive…

  • Avina Shah Shares Her’ Groove’ Experience

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    British Indian singer Avina Shah has collaborated with Chris Gayle for a new dance track, but originally the West Indies cricket superstar wanted to do a remix of her 2018 track, Playboy. “A mutual friend thought it would be a great idea for us to do a song together. I was introduced to Chris over…

  • Armaan Unveils Home Shot Gift To Fans

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    Singer Armaan Malik has dedicated the new stripped-down version of his English song, Control, to his fans. The singer-songwriter has unveiled the home shot music video on his YouTube channel. “It’s just amazing to see how much depth a single song has when you take out all the production and simply stick to the core,…

  • Maniesh Paul: Amitabh Bachchan continues to inspire me

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    Maniesh took to Instagram, where he shared a string of pictures along with the cine icon from the sets of the popular quiz show, Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC). Expressing his fondness for Amitabh, Maniesh reminisced his childhood memories of the actor. He wrote: “I’m a Delhi boy, who lived in a small place called Malviya…

  • ‘Bittersweet’ Portrays Tale Of Human Survival

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    Ananth Mahadevan is off to the Busan International Film Festival with his new film, and he has shared what compelled him to make his latest…writes Arundhuti Banerjee Titled “Bittersweet”, Mahadevan’s new film has been nominated in the Competition section of the prestigious film fest that will take place between October 21 and October 30 this…

  • Ayushmann Feels Fortunate To Work With Sriram

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    The Sriram Raghavan thriller hit Andhadhun, which won Ayushmann Khurrana the National Award as Best Actor, released two years ago on this day. The actor says the film will always be special for him because it gave him the opportunity to do something he had never done before. The black comedy thriller cast Ayushmann as…

  • Srishti Discloses Her Far-fetched Dream

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    Srishti Jain, who is currently playing the lead role in the show Hamari Wali Good News, says becoming an actor felt like a far-fetched dream. “I was always fascinated with acting and really wanted to become an actor, but at the same time, it always felt like a far-fetched dream. Owing to the fact that…

  • Ahana Shares Her Tryst With Stage

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    ‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’ actress Aahana Kumra, despite attaining popular success in cinema and web entertainment, remains deeply attached to the stage and theatre acting…Ahana interacts with Siddhi Jain. Sharing about her tryst with theatre and how was it like when she got on stage for the very first time, the 35-year-old actress told IANSlife:…

  • Vivek’s Tribute To Dying Arts

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    Director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri will showcase the dying arts of India, like folk theatre and qawwali in his upcoming film, The Last Show. Agnihotri recently flew to Bhopal to begin the shoot of the film, with actors Anupam Kher and Satish Kaushik. According to a source, some of the folk artistes of Bhopal met the…

  • Remo Feels Enthusiastic

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    Filmmaker-choreographer Remo D’Souza was happy to return to a film set after the lockdown hiatus — that too to shoot a music video in Goa.Remo and his team of dancers put on their dancing shoes for the video of “Log kya kahenge” last week, and he says the experience of shooting amid the new normal…

  • Khaali Peeli: Masala Stuffed Romantic Action

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    The functional dose of Bollywood ‘entertainment’ you get is, not surprisingly, the sort that would seem fresh about four decades back. …writes Vinayak Chakravorty Khaali Peeli; Cast: Ishaan Khatter, Ananya Panday, Jaideep Ahlawat, Zakir Hussain; Direction: Maqbool Khan; Rating: * * (two stars) xxx Okay, we get the point. This is supposed to be brainless…

  • ‘Theatre, The Easiest And Most Convenient Medium ‘

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    Actor Amol Parashar, who rose to fame with his character Chitvan Sharma in TVF Tripling, and is currently being seen in film ‘Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare’, has also featured in the lead role in the televised play ‘Panchi Aise Aate Hai’ on Tata Sky Theatre, which is celebrating Marathi playwright Vijay Tendulkar’s contribution…

  • Radhika Keeps ‘Andhadhun’ Close To Heart

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    Andhadhun, which released on this day two years ago, will always be special for actress Radhika Apte, who says she got a chance to work with likeminded people in the industry. “‘Andhadhun’ will always be close to my heart. It gave me yet another opportunity to collaborate with likeminded colleagues, who inspire me and help…

  • Tamannaah Gives Virtual Hug To All

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    Tamannaah Bhatia, who recently tested Covd positive, has been discharged from the local hospital she was admitted to. The actress will live in isolation as advised by doctors. Tamannaah issued a statement with the health update on her verified Twitter account on Monday evening. The statement reads: “Although my team and I have been very…

  • Abhishek Feels Grateful To Mom

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    Actor Abhishek Banerjee may be impressing new-age Bollywood viewers with his intense and often dark roles, but he has a few hysterical facts to share about how his mother reacts to his on-screen looks…reports Asianlite News “I have grown up in a middle-class family, but my mother has always been extremely particular of how she…

  • Ayushmann Urges To Raise Better Sons

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    Actor Ayushmann Khurrana is distraught reading about the recent horrific gangrapes and killings at Hathras and Balrampur. “Shocked, shattered and devastated. After Hathras, another gangrape and murder at Balrampur! It’s barbaric, inhuman and calls for the most severe punishment to the guilty. When will this stop? We are failing every single day to protect the…

  • Serious Man: A Satirical Reminder Of Hard Realities

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    Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Indira Tiwari, Aakshath Das, Nassar, Sanjay Narvekar, Shweta Basu Prasad; Direction: Sudhir Mishra; Rating: * * * and 1/2 (three and a half stars) Just when you thought you had seen all that sums up the brilliance of Nawazuddin Siddiqui, he springs a new surprise reminding there is much more to come.…

  • Nishabdham: Clouded Mystery Of Silence

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    What could they have possibly said to Michael Madsen, to lure him into signing this one? Yes, Michael Madsen — Hollywood maverick of Kill Bill and Reservoir Dogs — turns out in this bizarre piece of bunkum passed off as a thriller, sharing near-parallel footage with the top-billed Anushka Shetty and R. Madhavan. Nishabdham, a…

  • Laxmmi Bomb Confirms Abroad Release

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    The Akshay Kumar-starrer Laxmmi Bomb has been confirmed for release in Australia, New Zealand and UAE on November 9. Cast member Tusshar Kapoor took to Instagram and shared the poster of the film. “This Diwali, #LaxmmiBomb to release on 9th November in Australia, New Zealand and UAE,” he wrote. He added: “Laxmmi Bomb is premiering…

  • Kirti Speaks On the Real Wealth Of Life

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    Actress Kirti Kulhari reiterates the importance of exercising and health in life, in her latest social media post. A new Instagram video captures Kirti doing pushups. She also shared a picture where she poses next to dumbbells. “#howsthejosh to make exercising (any form, any kind) an integral part of your lifestyle, is one of the…

  • Ileana Starts To Love Flaws

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    Actress Ileana DCruz has made a candid confession on social media, with a monochrome picture she posted on Instagram where she strikes a pose in bikini…reports Asian Lite News. Alongside the image, she wrote: “I’ve always worried about how I looked. I’ve worried my hips are too wide, my thighs too wobbly, my waist not…

  • MSD Enters The World Of Entertainment

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    Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his wife Sakshi plan to score in a very different game than cricket. They are foraying into OTT space with a web series….Sakshi Dhoni speaks with Simran Sethi. Sakshi and MSD launched their banner Dhoni Entertainment in 2019 with the documentary “Roar Of The Lion”. Now, they are…

  • Ram Charan Celebrates 13th Year

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    Telugu star Ram Charan completed 13 years as an actor on Monday. He says while he has had his share of hits and misses, he has cherished every bit of it…reports Asian Lite News. Son of superstar Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan made his debut as an actor in 2007 with the film “Chirutha”, directed by Puri…

  • Kangana Defines Fashion As Freedom Of Expression

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    Actress Kangana Ranaut has shared how her fashion sense has evolved over the years, and defines fashion as freedom of expression. Kangana took to Twitter and posted then and now photos. In one photo, she is seen wearing a frock and a pearl necklace. In another, she is sitting in the front row of a…

  • Tamannah Excited To Reprise Tabu

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    Actress Tamannah Bhatia is excited to reprise the role of Tabu in the Telugu remake of the Hindi thriller, “Andhadhun”. “I’ve always been an ardent fan of Tabu’s work and it is such an honour to reprise a role played by her. The original film has this psychological influence on people and succeeded in inducing…

  • Divya Recalls Past 26 Years In B’wood

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    Actress Divya Dutta, who has completed 26 years in the entertainment industry, celebrated her birthday quietly with loved ones at home on September 25…reports Asian Lite News. Divya started out as a mainstream Bollywood actress in the mid-nineties but made heads turn for the first time with a small but impactful role in Pamela Rooks’…

  • ‘Star Kids Have Benefits’

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    Actor-dancer and TV host Raghav Juyal aspires to do a great role in the romance genre, but says he is not the son of a bigtime producer or director and is neither from Bollywood. Raghav rose to fame in 2003 with his performances on the dance-based show “Dance India Dance 3”. He was then seen…

  • Radhika Doesn’t Care About Negative Comments

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    Actress Radhika Madan says she drew inspiration to join films from superstar Shah Rukh Khan. Radhika was a well-known face in the television industry before she won plaudits with her film roles. She was seen in the television show “Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi” and also participaite din the reality dance contest, “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa…

  • Emerging New Stars In The Digital Space

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    Just a few weeks, ago that filmmaker Shekhar Kapur shared that he was impressed with the amazing new acting talents that the OTT space has been introducing to the world. The audience is with him on this. Take a look at actors who have grabbed maximum eyeballs in the digital space, emerging as the new…

  • ‘Dance Sparks Mental And Physical Joy’

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    Indian-Australian choreographer Ashley Lobo, who is also the founder and artistic director of Danceworx Academy and Navdhara Theatre, says that for dancers, dance is the workout and their gym and naturally, their fitness companion. The noted choreographer speaks to IANSlife on achieving mental and physical health through dance. Excerpts: Dancing comes naturally to everyone from…

  • Bachchan Makes Priya Comfortable

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    Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan is among the most comfortable superstars to work with, says Priya Patil, his stylist on Kaun Banega Crorepati. Talking about Bachchan’s preferences when it comes to clothing, Priya said: “The format of the show (KBC) is that it is an evening show and we have been using the three-piece suits for…

  • Shaila Shares Her Emmy Jury Experience

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    Writer-producer Shailja Kejriwal says serving as a juror for the Emmy Awards in the Covid-19 era was an interesting experience, with the virtual world connecting people all across the world. “Looking at the amazing work from different parts of the world from the point of view of relevance, inclusivity and impact is a big responsibility…

  • 50 Years Of YRF: Aditya Remembers Yash

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    On the completion of 50 years of Yash Raj Films, Chairman and filmmaker Aditya Chopra penned a note for his late father Yash Chopra , who had founded the production house. “In 1970, my father Yash Chopra, left the security and comfort of his brother Mr. BR Chopra and formed his own company. Till then,…

  • Disha Roped In As Mynthra Ambassador

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    “Beauty is an integral part of my life, even more since I became a model,” says Bollywood actress Disha Patani has been roped in as the beauty brand ambassador of Myntra. Disha will be featuring in a brand campaign that will bring to the table a holistic representation of a tech-savvy, modern-day celebrity with the…

  • Babil Shares Emotional Note On Irrfan

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    Babil Khan, elder son of late actor Irrfan Khan, has penned an emotional note for his father and said that he would give every cell in his presence to remember his skin. Babil took to Instagram and shared a motley of pictures of his father Irrfan and him, working behind the camera. He wrote: “I’m…

  • Sonu Sood opens Up On Entry Into Politics

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    Actor Sonu Sood, much in the limelight for the charity work he has been doing during the lockdown, especially in facilitating transport for migrant workers to their native places during the initial days (of the lockdown) is clear that entering politics is nowhere on the horizon for him. “My hands are full as an actor.…

  • Falu To Shed Light Of Hope

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    Celebrated Grammy-nominated singer, Falu Shah, together with her Boston-based band ‘Karyshma’ has launched their latest collection ‘Someday’. An EP of traditional Indian classical, folk, and Sufi songs; these renditions of traditional Hindustani music celebrate the unity and oneness that is ‘India’, at a time of uncertainty and universal distress. Falu, who is the band’s lead…

  • Legendary Singer Lataji @91

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    Lata Mangeshkar turned 91 on Monday, and celebrities took to social media to greet the living legend. Actress Kangana Ranaut tweeted: “Wishing legendary #LataMangeshkar ji a very Happy Birthday, some people do what they do with such single mindedness and absolute focus that they don’t only excel in their work but also become synonymous to…

  • Saqib Feels Proud To Be Part Of ‘Crackdown’

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    Actor Saqib Saleem enjoys being a part of the digital entertainment world, and says his upcoming show web series, Crackdown, is a tribute to unsung heroes of the nation. “‘Crackdown’ is like a tribute to the unsung heroes of the nation and I am so proud that I have been given an opportunity to headline…

  • Celebs On Wanderlust Amid Covid

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    Sunday is World Tourism Day, and while the idea of travel for relaxation would seem like an impossible dream in the time of pandemic that we are going through, several actors shared how much they are craving to take off to their favourite locales. Comedian-actress Bharti Singh wants to travel to Greece. “I miss travelling.…

  • Ayushmann Among The Most Influential List

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    Indian actor Ayushmann Khurrana is in the Time magazine list of 100 Most Influential People this year. The National Award-winning Bollywood star is among five Indians who have made the prestigious list in 2020, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, London-based Indian origin doctor Ravindra Gupta who worked to find a…

  • Sivamani- Big B Combo To Enthrall Music Lovers

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    Renowned percussionist Shivamani made his debut as a film music director with the recent OTT release, Atkan Chatkan, and among his glittering line-up of playback singers was screen icon Amitabh Bachchan. He says he could only think of Bachchan’s voice after composing the song “Daata shakti de” for the film, to bring alive the number’s…

  • Benny Gives A Dose Of Positivity

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    Singer Benny Dayal feels the world needs a dose of positivity, and he hopes his latest track Jee le does the trick. For the song, Benny has collaborated with composer Raajeev V. Bhalla. “When I was approached by Raajeev for this song, I was game to work with him immediately because I have personally been…

  • ‘Sushant Made Me A Choreographer’

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    Choreographer Ganesh Hiwarkar recalls how his dear friend, late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, not only stopped him from committing suicide but also made sure his career as a dance teacher flourished in the city. He says Sushant gave him emotional, moral and financial support despite being a struggling actor and dancer at the time. “This…

  • Tale Of Left Hand Repertoire

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    French classical pianist Maxime Zecchini, who is among the handful of musicians all over the globe to practise the ‘left hand repertoire’ and play works with just five fingers, as opposed to both the hands, says that it is a delight to share this music with his audience. “I had discovered this repertoire 20 years…

  • Freedom Through Dance

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    The actors have come together for the video by music producer Priya Hebbar, who goes by the name Faynyx as an artiste. “Freedom is an entirely personal concept that each individual can experience only through the lens they have and the circumstances they are in,” Jim said, adding: “I really enjoyed discussing freedom and what…

  • Why Hrithik Roshan is proud of himself

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    Actor Hrithik Roshan cannot stop gushing over the latest selfie he shot. In the image he posted on Instagram, Hrithik looks dapper in a black T-shirt and cap. “Ye selfie hai. Camre ka button mere haath main hai (this is a selfie. I have the button for the camera in my hand). Waah! I am…