Asian Lite News Archive

Category: Celebrity

  • Alia To Join woman-led company with Indian roots

    —

    in , , ,

    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…

  • Madhavan Feels Happy With Fans Love

    —

    in , , ,

    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…

  • ‘Art Flourishes Anywhere With The Beauty In It’

    —

    in , , ,

    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…

  • Jacqueline Surprises Staff Member With Dussehra Gift

    —

    in , ,

    Actress Jacqueline Fernandez has a grand idea for a Dussehra present. She has gifted a staff member a brand new car. “On the occasion of Dussehra, Jacqueline surprised a member of her staff who has been with her since she made her debut in Bollywood, she gifted the staff member a car but didn’t know…

  • ‘Mohabbatein’ Celebrates 20th Year

    —

    in , , ,

    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

    —

    in , ,

    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

    —

    in , ,

    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…

  • B-Town Celebs Share Dussehra Special Favourite Films

    —

    in , ,

    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.…

  • Madhuri Remembers Rishi Kapoor

    —

    in , ,

    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

    —

    in , , ,

    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…

  • Putham Pudhu Kaalai: An Anthology Of Emotions

    —

    in , , , ,

    If OTT has directly benefitted in terms of viewership owing to lockdown, the outcome of the situation has also served digital content well. A bunch of films and web series drawing plot ideas from lockdown have flooded OTT platforms. You have a new instance in the Tamil anthology, Putham Pudhu Kaalai (translates to A New…

  • Prabhas Plans B’day Special Announcement

    —

    in , , ,

    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…

  • Rahul Dev Not Feeling Satisfied

    —

    in , , ,

    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

    —

    in , , , ,

    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…

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

    —

    in , , ,

    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…

  • Kareena’s Mushy Message To Saif On Anniversary

    —

    in , ,

    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…

  • Kangana Finishes ‘Thalaivi’ Latest Schedule

    —

    in , , ,

    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

    —

    in , , ,

    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…

  • Falguni Pathak Brings Romantic Navratri Song

    —

    in , , ,

    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…

  • Abish Explains How A Hybrid Space Emerged

    —

    in , ,

    One of the most recognised faces of Indian comedy, and the mind behind talk show ‘Son of Abish’, Abish Mathew says that COVID-19 forced a lot of creators to go completely digital and it will be difficult for the comedy industry to come back to the live space…Abish speaks with Siddhi Jain. “Just like a…

  • Riteish Gives Up Non-Veg

    —

    in , ,

    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…

  • Tara Shares Hair Care Routine

    —

    in , ,

    Bollywood actress Tara Sutaria believes that girls should leave their hair in its natural form. “Keep it simple, natural and be mindful of what you’re putting in your hair,” asserts Tara, who is the new face of St. Botanica. The “Student of the Year 2” star will be endorsing the brand’s haircare range. In a…

  • Srishti Discloses Her Far-fetched Dream

    —

    in , ,

    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…

  • ‘Theatre, The Easiest And Most Convenient Medium ‘

    —

    in , , ,

    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…

  • Skewed Representation Of Women To Be Critiqued

    —

    in , ,

    ‘Four More Shots Please’ actress Sayani Gupta feels that portrayal of women in the Hindi mainstream cinema is moving in the right direction, thanks to more women storytellers coming to the forefront and bringing with them a “female gaze” that counters a “male gaze” prevalent for the longest time…Sayani speaks with Siddhi Jain.Sayani, 34, is…

  • Tamannaah Gives Virtual Hug To All

    —

    in , ,

    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…

  • Kirti Speaks On the Real Wealth Of Life

    —

    in , , ,

    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

    —

    in , , ,

    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…