Bigg Boss 16: Salman Khan-hosted show gets circus-theme fantasy make-over; see inside photos of new house https://ift.tt/frbakRl

Fans across the nation can't want to watch the premiere of India’s favourite reality show Colors' Bigg Boss Season 16 which promises an unprecedented dose of glamour and entertainment. After months of anticipation, the viewers are all set to witness the extravagant Bigg Boss house tonight. Here are the glimpses of the most coveted house styled in the vintage circus era with Bigg Boss as its ringmaster. The premiere will have India’s most loved and Dabangg host Salman Khan welcome the contestants with his signature charm.

You might have been to a circus as a kid, but have you ever wondered what it’s like to live in one? Nothing made us believe in magic quite like it. Much like the circuses we’ve seen, the Bigg Boss house encapsulates a world of fantasy where nothing is what it seems. The wonderland of a house is sure to wow the viewers and contestants with its dream-like opulence. With their knack for enlivening the flavour of the season, creative minds Omung Kumar B. and Vanita Omung Kumar have curated an exquisite fantasyland. This year, Bigg Boss is about to change the game and the house echoes that sentiment with a plethora of grand elements seeded into its décor. Let’s take a tour of this one-of-a-kind circus.

THE CIRCUS OF LIFE

Defying the convention of 15 years, this season the contestants will enter the house through a colourful tunnel that opens right into the living area. The contestants will get a 360-degree view of the majestic circus as soon as they enter. Detailed and intricate designs of the elements of the theme will be seen in every nook and corner of the house. The main garden area has been styled as the backyard of a circus. Its prime attractions are the grand sculpture of an attention-arresting horse made of a beautiful mirror mosaic, near the pool and especially curated poetry for the inmates. The bathrooms have been fashioned as tents in the backyard of the circus. Trading secrets has been an integral part of the game and the house has a glass cubicle area designated for the purpose. Two giant legs of Pinocchio rest above the cubicle and its feet serve as a seating area. Flamboyant and right out from the world of fantasy, the Bigg Boss house has an ornate mezzanine floor and a ‘maut ka kuaa’. The dining area is a vibrant carousel and the confession room is a circus wagon. From clowns to a carousel, the house has all the components of a circus.

A QUARTET OF COMFORT

For the first time, there will be four separate bedrooms and they will have a unique ambience and a certain set of amenities. Moving from the tradition of 15 seasons, this edition will spring an interesting twist with the bedrooms being ranked in a hierarchy of comfort. Gloomy and hell-like, the ‘Fire Room’ is a space of danger that will test the resilience of contestants. This room has low-lying beds, a common storage unit, and the least amount of comfort. In the ‘Black & White Room’ every element right from the floor, carpet, and table to the wall is in the shades of black and white. Straight out from a mimer’s world, this room has two sofas, two beds with storage, and a side table. Housing a private seating area, the ‘Cards Room’, has a mystifying vibe with large cards looming over its walls. A grand room called the ‘Vintage Room’, has velvet panelled beds, cushioned wall panels, an adorned mirror, the iconic eye of Bigg Boss, storage, washroom, fireplace, and many such luxurious fittings. ‘Captain Room’ is a huge and sumptuous space that has a jacuzzi, a huge and gorgeous bed, a private restroom, private seating, and many other comforts. How the housemates will earn these comforts along with the race for captaincy will be exciting to watch!

DINING AND DARING

This season, the kitchen has a grand carnival-like setup embellished with marquee tassels, elephant paintings, and everything that denotes the circus era. A visual treat, the dining area is designed as a massive carousel placed at the centre of the house. Every year, the confession room witnesses contestants in their vulnerable element, and for Season 16, it has been shaped into an elaborate circus wagon.

Speaking about designing the house, Art Director Omung Kumar B. and Production Designer Vanita Omung Kumar jointly said, “This season, the Bigg Boss house manifests into a circus for the first time. Growing up, many of us have seen how the circus captures the perfection and magic of human power and abilities. The theme is special for us because it symbolises overcoming barriers and hardships while entertaining the crowd. We love the world of La La Land and it reflects in the way we’ve designed our own space. We were happy to draw parallels from our favourite wonderland for the Bigg Boss house. Mirroring the flamboyant aesthetics that we treasure, the house has a few pieces of art and paintings hand painted by me (Omung Kumar B.). We’ve tried to bring out the world of fantasy, fun, sparkle, and magic with the interior of the house to revive the era of the vintage circus. We wish the contestants luck as they walk over tightropes, hang in balance, and put on a great show at the behest of the ultimate ringmaster BIGG BOSS.”

Watch the game change like never before! Bigg Boss 16 premieres tonight at 9:30 PM and thereafter airs Monday to Friday at 10:00 pm and Saturday-Sunday at 9:30 pm only on Colors and Voot.

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EXCLUSIVE: Atithi Bhooto Bhava star Jackie Shroff reveals his favourite Bollywood actor; watch here! https://ift.tt/isrxlj3

Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff has won millions of hearts for his unfiltered-yet-kind personality. With his powerful performances, the actor has made a name for himself. While he is teh favourite actor of many, do you know who is his favourite star? Well, in a fun rapid-fire round with Bollywood Hungama, Shroff revealed the name of his favourite.

Interestingly, the Hero actor was quick to say “Dev (Anand) Sahab” in his answer when asked to name his favourite actor in childhood. Later, the actor was asked to tell the name of his favourite actress from recent times. Though Shroff said that all of them are amazing, he praised Shraddha Kapoor for his acting as well as singing skills. 

Apart from participating in the rapid-fire round, the Aaina actor also opened up about the changing dynamics of the Hindi film industry. While recalling that he used to sign 12 films a year, he mentioned that nowadays actors get plenty of time as they sign only 2 films a year.  The actor spoke at length about his life, his stardom, and his son Tiger Shroff and more.

Coming back to the professional front of Shroff, the 65-year-old actor was last seen in Atithi Bhooto Bhava. The ZEE5 original film featured Scam 1992 fame Pratik Gandhi in the lead. The movie explores the journey of two love stories in different time zones and how Makhan Singh helps and guides Srikant in his relationship with Netra. Presented by PEN Studios, the Hardik Gajjar, directorial started streaming on the OTT platform on September 23, 2022.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Jackie Shroff reveals how he has remained rooted despite success – “200 sqft ki jagah mein rehne ka, potty ke liye line lagane ka, aur producers aapko sign karke jaane ka”

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Ajay Devgn starrer Maidaan gets new release date; to hit the big screen on February 17, 2023 https://ift.tt/zUqYBDm

Ajay Devgn’s next film Maidaan, the true story of the unknown hero, Syed Abdul Rahim, who brought glory to India is all set to release on 17th February 2023. Directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, Maidaan also features Priyamani, Gajraj Rao and the well-known Bengali actor Rudranil Ghosh.

Inspired by the incredible true story of Syed Abdul Rahim, Maidaan will showcase the journey of one of the finest coaches that emerged from India, the one who put India on the global map.

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Produced by Zee Studios, Boney Kapoor, Akash Chawla, and Arunava Joy Sengupta, the screenplay and dialogues are written by Saiwyn Quadras and Ritesh Shah respectively. The film will also release in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam languages. The film is set to release on 17th February 2023.

ALSO READ: Ajay Devgn attends the prestigious 68th National Awards ceremony; receives the award from honourable President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu

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EXID’s Hani to star in coming of age series Fantasy Spot https://ift.tt/qO4M2F5

South Korean singer actress Hani, member of female pop group EXID, is confirmed to star in new Coupang Play series titled Fantasy Spot. The drama is currently slated to premiere sometime later this year. According to Korean tabloid Soompi, Fantasy Spot will tell the story of women in their twenties who want to “live properly” and “feel properly.”

On September 30, Hani’s agency Sublime Artist Agency officially announced, “Actress Ahn Heeyeon [Hani’s given name] has been cast in Coupang Play’s series ‘Fantasy Spot.’”

The statement continued, “Following the wide variety of roles she’s played in her projects up until now, she is preparing to make yet another new and different transformation, so please give her lots of anticipation and love.”

Per the report, Hani will star as Son Hee Jae, a young, warm-hearted woman who wants to get to know and understand herself properly. When she unexpectedly winds up in charge of a podcast, she finds herself changing as she contemplates love once again. Fantasy Spot is currently slated to premiere before the end of 2022.

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Alia Bhatt reveals the inspiration behind naming her brand Ed-A-Mamma https://ift.tt/9eOKMwG

Not only known as an actress, but Alia Bhatt is also a producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and investor. It is not just being on camera, the actress has also kicked off her production house and is the founder of the kids apparel brand Ed-A-Mamma. Speaking about the clothing line, and the uniqueness of its name, the Brahmastra actress had interesting anecdotes to share when she recently attended the Forbes event, Tycoons of Tomorrow.

Speaking about how Ed-A-Mamma came into being, Alia shared, “Actually, the way Ed-A-Mamma happened was a byproduct of a conversation we were having about me starting a clothing line of my own. And I was really not sure whether people really care about it. They come and watch my movies but just because I am starting a clothing line doesn’t mean they will come and buy it. So I asked my team to do a little bit of research and said okay, let’s find the gap in the market. Turns out there was a genuine gap as there was no strong homegrown Indian kids wear clothing brand. I wondered why not explore that. I did not have an idea of how much the gap was. When the process like researching and developing began, it was an eye opener.”

Further elaborating on choosing such a brand name, Alia said, “My cat’s name is Edward and I am his Mama. So, Ed-A-Mamma! Because at the end of the day, mothers are the ones that shop for their babies, at least most of the time! Fathers also do but still. At that point of time, I was also working on this children’s storybook of this young girl and her dog who go on these adventures. It was my way of nurturing this love in children for nature because that’s something I am very passionate about.”

“The awareness that we should have as people living on this planet is a responsibility that we should bring to the table. And the best way to cultivate that for the future is to instill those habits in a way that interests the child. So it started off with a story telling book and then it merged with the idea of an apparel brand for the kids. That’s where the idea of Ed-A-Mamma came from,” she concluded.

Also Read: Ayan Mukerji unveils teaser of original version of ‘Kesariya’ dance mix from Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt starrer Brahmastra

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Alia Bhatt opens up about her new range of maternity wear; reveals it’s a part of her apparel brand Ed-A-Mamma https://ift.tt/vG3JCT6

Amidst the grand success of Brahmastra, new producer-entrepreneur Alia Bhatt has decided to add yet another feather to her cap. After launching the brand Ed-A-Mamma, which was solely dedicated to kids' wear, the mother-to-be has launched her collection of maternity wear. In a recent post shared by the actress, announcing the launch of her maternity wear, she mentioned that she modified her own clothes to be her maternity wear because she believes there isn’t enough explored when it comes to maternity fashion. At the recent Forbes event Tycoons of Tomorrow, where Alia Bhatt was one of the speakers, the actress spoke about launching this new collection.

In the recent Forbes event, Alia Bhatt opened up about her ‘investor’ side where she spoke about her entrepreneurial skills and what pushed her to start her maternity line. “What started off as a gap in my wardrobe turned out to be a whole maternity line,” she said. She also revealed that she was wearing her own maternity line at the event. “These are really comfy lounge pants. It’s Ed-A-Mamma, Maternity Wear. This was like a lounge set but the layer was not making any sense. It was looking like I was coming to the lounge like a Forbes event. So I paired it up with this blazer which is not mine. But that’s what I discovered! The maternity wear was all a certain style which was screaming maternity. I wanted to bring my own style into it which is what I did,” added the actress.

Speaking of her forthcoming films, Alia Bhatt is currently gearing up for the release of her Hollywood debut Heart of Stone where she co-stars an ensemble cast including Gal Gadot. She also has Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani with Ranveer Singh, in the pipeline. Coming to Ed-A-Mamma, the actress will be launching the new collection of maternity wear on October 1.

Also Read: Alia Bhatt gears up to launch a maternity wear line; recalls wearing flowy dresses to avoid unwanted “belly-touching”

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Deepika Padukone recovers from health scare; heads to airport in sweater vest and blue jeans https://ift.tt/GBNaSvT

Deepika Padukone frequently travels the globe due to her hectic schedule. She is rushing to catch flights, and we are rushing to keep up with her stylish airport wardrobe, which strikes the ideal mix between elegance and cool. When it comes to her airport appearances, the actor regularly goes above and beyond, giving us outfits that are jam-packed with the newest additions. She has been spotted wearing a variety of airport looks throughout the years with ease. She has worn anything, whether it is a little glitzy appearance, one that emanates elegance, or a carefree casual one. For those of you who have been following Deepika Padukone's fashion journey, it should come as no surprise that she understands how to create a style statement even while she is travelling. Deepika Padukone is a walking fashion statement every time she boards a flight.

Not every celeb outfit makes headlines. However, when Deepika Padukone does it, no one can stop her. She is the original fashion icon who never stops striking and giving. In relation to it, the actress was recently photographed by paparazzi at an airport. In the photos, Deepika is wearing a striped sweater vest over a black high-neck T-shirt and a pair of blue jeans. The actress kept her hair in a messy bun and accessorised with a chic arm candy, a pair of black combat boots, and a few more pieces. The starlet wore subtle makeup with eyebrows drawn and lips done with nude lipstick. The Bajirao Mastani star made a gorgeous entrance while wearing a face mask according to Covid-19 strict regulations, and afterwards removed it as she posed for photos while flashing a million-dollar smile.

Meanwhile, on professional front, Deepika was last seen in Shakun Batra’s Gehraiyaan. Next, the actress will be seen alongside Shah Rukh Khan and John Abraham in Sidharth Anand’s directorial Pathaan. Deepika also has Fighter with Hrithik Roshan. She will also feature in Nag Ashwin’s Project K with Prabhas, and the remake of The Intern, where she will share screen space with Amitabh Bachchan.

 

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25 James Bond films head to Prime Video ahead of 60th anniversary https://ift.tt/XOmAQP9

As part of the 60th-anniversary celebration of the James Bond franchise, Prime Video unveiled the official posters and trailers of The Sound of 007, a Mat Whitecross-helmed feature documentary about the remarkable history of six decades of James Bond music that will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in 240 countries and territories worldwide from October 25. Prime members can also stream all 25 of the Bond franchise films on the service.

Additionally, following the live October 4 EON Productions and David Arnold-created charity concert at the Royal Albert Hall, Prime Video will globally stream an exclusive recording of the show—The Sound of 007: LIVE from the Royal Albert Hall. At the event, guest vocalists and a host of stars will perform iconic Bond themes.

The Sound of 007 was directed by BIFA- and BAFTA-nominee Mat Whitecross for Prime Video and MGM. The feature documentary pulls back the curtain on the remarkable history of six decades of James Bond music, taking viewers on a journey from Sean Connery’s Dr. No through to Daniel Craig’s final outing in No Time To Die. Produced by John Battsek at Ventureland, MGM, and EON Productions, the film charts the incredible history of the music, enthralling true tales behind the tunes and famous faces who have recorded some of the most beloved soundtracks in cinema.

The Sound of 007: LIVE from the Royal Albert Hall is an exclusive recording of the official charity concert at the Royal Albert Hall on October 4. Guest vocalists will join a lineup curated by five-time Bond composer David Arnold. The concert marks 60 years since the world premiere of Dr. No, the first 007 film, on October 5, 1962. Honoring the franchise’s long tradition of supporting charitable causes, the proceeds of The Sound of 007: LIVE from the Royal Albert Hall will benefit two music charities: Nordoff Robbins and The BRIT Trust. Following the concert, a custom Duesenberg guitar signed by Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli, David Arnold, and the artists will be auctioned online at Christie’s to raise additional funds for the music charities.

ALSO READ: James Bond producers look for next 007; say the new actor will have to commit for a decade

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Rohan Shrestha becomes the first Indian photographer to shoot American actor-comedian Kevin Hart, see photos https://ift.tt/qwrOHMd

One of the prominent celebrity photographers in India, Rohan Shrestha makes a stunning entry into the international photography space as he becomes the first-ever Indian celebrity photographer to shoot none other than Hollywood actor and comedian, Kevin Hart. Being well acknowledged in the industry for his white t-shirt series and black background portraits, Rohan released a few B&W portraits from his recent photo shoot with Hart that they shot recently in Abu Dhabi on his Instagram.

While having worked with the likes of Kareena Kapoor Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Sara Ali Khan, etc, Rohan has established quite the name for himself in the Indian Industry and now, has expanded his portfolio globally by collaborating with Kevin Hart.

Commenting on this, Celebrity photographer Rohan Shrestha stated, “Kevin Hart is someone I have been watching since my days of studying in New York in 2012-13. Having the opportunity to work with him is a very big deal in my career and something that I am eternally grateful for. Rushing from the airport directly to the photoshoot in Abu Dhabi was worth it all. I broke the ice because I do watch a lot of American sports and he is huge into American sports as well, especially NFL, so we just started talking about that and it just flowed from there.”

 

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Talking about the shooting experience, Rohan also said, “We did a separate white background shoot and a black background shoot. Being known for black background shoots, it was a pretty quick one! The beauty of this is that these are the moments that nobody can take away from me. As a photographer, it is like frozen in time. It just gives me that high as well that I am working in the right direction!”

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Bigg Boss 16: Salman Khan-hosted show to have four bedrooms for the first time https://ift.tt/az6ASpX

A few days away from its premiere, Colors’ Bigg Boss 16,  hosted by Salman Khan, has sparked incredible excitement with its theme ‘Game badlega kyunki BIGG BOSS khud khelega’. While viewers wait for the big reveal of the house every year, this season will see an unexpected twist as the house will have four bedrooms for the first time ever!

Yes, you read it right! Enlivening the grand circus era and designed by Omung Kumar B. and Vanita Omung Kumar, the four bedrooms namely the 'Fire Room', 'Black And White Room', 'Cards Room', and 'Vintage Room'. What these rooms have in store for the contestants remains to be seen! The elaborate set-up of the bedrooms also stirs speculation about what the contestants must overcome to earn them. How will they earn these rooms and what BIGG BOSS has in store for them will be fun to witness as the master of the house will also play the game.

At the press conference event, Salman Khan announced the first contestant, his Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan co-star and Tajik singer Abdu Rozik.

Reportedly, Bigg Boss 16 will see Tina Dutta, Sreejita De, Gautam Vig, Shalin Bhanot, Sumbul Touqueer, Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, Manya Singh, Soundarya Sharma and Gori Nagori enter the house this season. The contestants are yet to be officially announced. They will be locked inside the Bigg Boss house for a hundred days.

Bigg Boss 16 is premiering on 1st October 2022 at 9.30 PM, Monday to Friday at 10.00 PM and Saturday - Sunday at 9.30 PM only on Colors and Voot.

ALSO READ: Bigg Boss 16: Salman Khan gets irritated due to quitting rumours; says the channel is ‘majboor’ to take him as the host

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Prabhas launches first teaser poster as he plays Lord Ram in Ramayana epic Adipurush, see photo https://ift.tt/mqrGJ6W

After much a wait, the first glimpse of Prabhas starrer Adipurush is here. Starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan, and Sunny Singh, the film has grabbed the eyeballs since its inception. The much-anticipated teaser of the film is set to be unveiled on October 2 on the banks of river Sarayu in the holy land of Lord Ram, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The grand event will be graced with the presence of superstar Prabhas and Kriti Sanon along with director Om Raut and producer Bhushan Kumar. Ahead of the launch event, the makers unveiled the teaser poster on Friday morning at 7.11 am.

Prabhas shared the first look posters on Instagram with a caption that read, "|| Aarambh || Join us as we embark on a magical journey on the Sarayu River Bank in Ayodhya, UP. #AdipurushInAyodhya Unveil the first poster and teaser of our film with us on Oct. 2 at 7:11 PM!???? #AdipurushTeaser #Adipurush releases IN THEATRES on January 12, 2023 in IMAX & 3D!"

 

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The film is based on Ramayana, showcasing the triumph of good over evil. This religious town where the launch event will take place in Uttar Pradesh is also the birthplace of Lord Ram, making the location much more relevant for this grand event.

Produced by T-Series Films and Retrophiles, the film features Prabhas as Lord Ram, while Kriti plays the role of Janaki (Sita). It also stars Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh and Sunny Singh as Lakshman. Adipurush is a visual extravaganza slated to release on January 12, 2023, in IMAX and 3D. It will release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam in theatres

ALSO READ: Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, and Om Raut to have grand launch for Adipurush teaser and poster in Ayodhya on October 2

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‘Brahmastra’ maker Karan Johar addresses haters; says, “faceless, nameless people don’t deserve no acknowledgement” https://ift.tt/YU9ATJt

Director Ayan Mukerji’s dream project Brahmastra made a lot of noise with its strong visuals. However, the fantasy-drama received an equal amount of criticism from trollers. Recently, the producer of the Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer, Karan Johar, talked about the same. Johar spoke on the matter at the recent event of FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry).

While addressing the same, the filmmaker said, “Faceless, nameless people don’t  deserve any acknowledgement and they certainly have contributed to the success of Brahmastra. In fact our film was the answer to all their negativity.” Apart from this, he also opened up about how vast the subject of Astraverse is.

 

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KJo explained that the film has explored so many Astras like the Nandiastra, Vanastra, Jalastra and how considering how massive the description of each one of them is, it can create an entire universe in itself. Speaking about Brahmastra, filmmaker Karan Johar said, “Each Astra can be a massive movie and a franchise itself. Can you imagine what this one film can really do if we make the right move in the future? It is actually a creator of a ‘Marvel’ous universe.”

Talking about Brahmastra, Along with Ralia in the lead, it also featured Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, Mouni Roy in pivotal roles. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the first installment of the trilogy, Brahmastra Part One released seven years after it was announced. The film hit the big screens on September 9 in three languages which include Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

Also Read: Karan Johar made Ayan Mukerji reshoot ‘Kesariya’ in Brahmastra: ‘When we saw the song, I said ‘What the hell is going on?’

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Dia Mirza backs Greendigo as a strategic investor and brand ambassador https://ift.tt/n4fPU2G

Greendigo, a three-year-old brand focussing on offering organic clothing options for babies has partnered with actor Dia Mirza. Mom, actress, producer, social worker, and long-time champion for sustainability, Dia Mirza, managed by Exceed Entertainment, has chosen to back Greendigo as the brand echoes deeply with her own eco-friendly and conscious lifestyle.

The actor has stepped in as Strategic Investor and Brand Ambassador for the female-founded, sustainability-driven, baby clothing brand. She and her team at Exceed Entertainment strongly believe that the future of our little ones is directly dependent on the choices that we as parents make today. Staying true to the belief, the team together has set out on a mission to partner with like-minded businesses that can affect changes at multiple levels under Dia’s tutelage and allegiance to a safer and healthier environment. Greendigo, an SDGs-compliant business is a very effective and logical chapter in her already existing eco-sphere of sustainable businesses.
Greendigo combines practical designs with organic materials and sustainable processes to create one-of-a-kind garments that are loved by children and adults alike, all whilst ensuring a zero-carbon footprint.

Mirza joins the Greendigo family as a parent first, an advocate second, and an investor third, with the primary goal of bringing alive the company’s powerful and heartfelt purpose to a broader audience.

“We’re thrilled to have Dia on board in a multi-pronged capacity,” says Barkha Bhatnagar Das, Cofounder, Greendigo. “We have a clear and focused vision, which is to make organic kids clothing a norm rather than an exception. With someone as relatable and honest as Dia, we have no doubt that our message will hit home.”
With this partnership, Greendigo hopes to create awareness about the harmful effects of toxic chemicals that are found in conventional baby clothing.

Greendigo hopes to leverage Mirza’s wide and diverse platform to push for a switch to organic, specifically clothing and nursery essentials that focus on comfort, quality, safety, functionality and aesthetics.
“There’s nothing more important to us than the comfort and safety of babies. So, we spend a lot of time understanding the unique challenges that new parents face,” explains Meghna Kishore, co-founder, Greendigo.

Being a new mom and speaking about the strategic partnership, she said, “What I love most about Greendigo is the fact that it speaks to the parent and the planetarian in me. As a mom to a year-old baby boy, I’ve become deeply protective of all nature’s creations. Hence, supporting a brand that safeguards the well-being of all forms of life, couldn’t make me happier. The fact that the brand walks the talk when it comes to sustainable practices resonated with me 100% - be it their internationally certified products, plastic-free packaging, zero carbon emission operations or alignment with all 17 UN SDGs.”

It’s safe to say that this union is a natural extension of both parties, Mirza and the Co-founders, beliefs and values. This also throws light on the growing baby wear segment and the potential this industry has.

ALSO READ: Dia Mirza is epitome of elegance in black satin shirt, brocade trousers as she attends Global Spa Awards 2022

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Koffee With Karan 7: Karan Johar says Vijay Deverakonda is ‘officially single’ https://ift.tt/cizyMOC

Koffee With Karan season 7 concluded last week with the episode featuring Gauri Khan, Bhavana Pandey and Maheep Kapoor. Following that, a special episode premiered on Thursday to talk about the show, the criticism and the best moments. The special guests were social media stars Tanmay Bhat, Kusha Kapila, Danish Sait and Niharika NM. During the chat, the filmmaker said Vijay Deverakonda is single.

During the episode, the filmmaker talked about how he was embarrassed to be not invited to Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal’s wedding. He said, "It got to a point where people were like you did not tell us about them, you are at the wedding and still not telling us. It got very embarrassing to admit that I had not been invited.” Karan quipped that he ‘really took a lot of solace’ in the fact that director Anurag Kashyap wasn't invited either.

Hearing him, Niharika NM said, “You are invited to my wedding and you are gonna set me up.” Karan then mentioned that Prabhas is single to which she replied saying, ‘I'm 25, and my mother will have a problem.” He then said that Liger star Vijay Deverakonda is single and called him ‘the biggest cheese platter available in the universe’ referencing the episode where Janhvi Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan addressed him as ‘cheese’.

Kusha Kapila mentioned how there were insinuations that he might be dating Rashmika Mandanna with whom he has worked on Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade. Karan said, "He is single from what I know, he is single, officially single."

Meanwhile, Vijay Deverakonda was last seen in Liger which failed at the box office. His next is Kushi with Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Jana Gana Mana.

ALSO READ: Koffee With Karan 7: Karan Johar denies being partial towards Janhvi Kapoor and grilling Sara Ali Khan; explains the unaired rapid-fire goof-up

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu takes Hindi dialect training for Indian adaptation of Russo Brothers' Citadel https://ift.tt/YkZ9uVK

Samantha Ruth Prabhu has always won the audiences over with her presence on-screen and it all comes from her dedication to her craft. The actress is leaving no stone unturned in her preparation for Citadel.

According to a source, "For her upcoming project, Citadel and a few others too, Samantha has been taking Hindi dialect training for a while. She is working with a very reputed dialect coach and tutor, who has previously trained the best of the best in the industry."

Citadel, produced by Russo Brothers, will have an Indian version starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead roles. It will be directed by director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK. The American series stars Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden and is expected to air in 2023.

On the work front, Samantha Ruth Prabhu has an exciting slate of projects ahead including Citadel, Shaakuntalam, Kushi, and Yashoda.

ALSO READ: Samantha Ruth Prabhu begins training with experts for Citadel in US; following a strict fitness regime

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Koffee With Karan 7: Karan Johar admits even Alia Bhatt has asked to stop mentioning her on the show: “You can never take my name ever again” https://ift.tt/NPb7kSy

Koffee With Karan season 7 came to an end with last week’s episode featuring Gauri Khan, Bhavana Pandey and Maheep Kapoor. Following that, a special episode premiered on Thursday at midnight to talk about the show, the criticism and the best moments. The special guests were social media stars Tanmay Bhat, Kusha Kapila, Danish Sait and Niharika NM. The four of them grilled him on several topics including the one namedropping Alia Bhatt issue.

In the episode, Karan asked the guests, “First thing, they say I talk a lot about Alia Bhatt, do I?” While Kusha said, "There is chatter online", Tanmay joked, "Listen Karan, she's pregnant. You got a new person to launch, we get it."

A surprised Karan shouted back, "Oh no, that's not why." He said, "I have to be very aware because honestly Alia and I had a chat about this. She's like, 'Karan, I don't want to sound ungrateful but you have to stop talking about me'. I'm like okay it has come from the horse's mouth herself so I've to shut the f*** up about it."

Karan also said, "I even wore a jacket the other day that said 'Italia' and everyone just said I had Alia written on it. I have reached a point where I'm wearing a jacket by her name." Danish Sait compared Karan mentioning Alia’s name with the situation in Brahmastra where Alia calls Shiva’s name several times. He said, “I watched Brahmastra and it in Alia Bhatt keeps screaming 'Shiva... Shiva..' The equivalent of that on television is you saying Alia.” To which, Karan said, "Alia is really lovely. Nothing related to her and I bring her name up. I get it."

Kusha said, "A lot of times her name is also mentioned because you want to know who's the top actor or actress in the country. We know the name you want to hear. Who do you think it is and why do you think it's Alia Bhatt?" Karan, once again, laughed and responded by saying, "I really think it's Alia Bhatt but I shouldn't say anymore. If I say anymore then I'm making this entire discussion counterproductive. Okay, let's swear on Instagram, shall we? (Keeping his hand on his phone) I promise from here on Koffee With Karan I will keep Alia Bhatt's mentions to a bare minimum."

Later, Karan Johar called Alia Bhatt to inform her that she and Ranveer Singh had won the Koffee With Karan 7 Best Episode Award. He also told her how the four of them trolled him for namedropping Alia Bhatt in every other episode. Alia said, "Even I told you that." The actress added, "Basically you can never take my name ever again. You have to swear, never ever. Just say mean things about me from now on." Karan suggested they should have a fight on Twitter. Alia replied, "Let's have a fallout."

Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt will next star in Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani with Ranveer Singh.

ALSO READ: Karan Johar opens up about ‘Marvel-ous’ universe of Astras; says, “Each astra can be a franchise in itself”

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Arrest warrant issued against Ekta Kapoor in connection to XXX season 2 series for insulting soldiers & hurting sentiments https://ift.tt/k3oi8X7

A court in Bihar issued arrest warrants against producer Ekta Kapoor and her mother Shobha Kapoor on the charges of insulting soldiers and hurting the sentiments of their family members in her ALT Balaji web series XXX season 2. A complaint was filed by a resident and ex-servicemen from Begusarai, Shambhu Kumar. The court of judge Vikas Kumar issued the arrest warrants.

"The series was aired on ALTBalaji, an OTT platform owned by Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms Ltd. Shobha Kapoor is also associated with Balaji Telefilms," said Hrishikesh Pathak, the advocate of Shambhu Kumar, as reported by NDTV.

He added, "The court had issued summons to them (Kapoors) and asked them to appear before it in connection with the matter. They (Kapoors), however, informed the court that certain scenes in the series were removed after the objection. But they did not appear before the court following which the warrant was issued against them."

In the 2020 complaint, Shambhu Kumar alleged that the web series XXX season 2 had several objectionable scenes related to the wife of the soldier.

XXX is a web series directed by Ken Ghosh (season 1) for the ALT Balaji platform owned by Ekta Kapoor. The series stars Kyra Dutt, Aparnaa Bajpai, Rithvik Dhanjani, Shantanu Maheshwari, Ankit Gera, Pryanca Talukdar and Aparna Sharma. Season 2 was directed by Akshay Choubey.

ALSO READ: Goodbye Trailer Launch: Amitabh Bachchan praises Ekta Kapoor: ‘I have seen her growing up since her childhood and to work with her is an honour

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Ayan Mukerji reveals he doesn’t want to take up another 7 years for Brahmastra 2; reveals what Part Two and Part Three are all about https://ift.tt/Axhn97c

Readers would be aware that Brahmastra was announced years ago, way back somewhere in 2015. Seven years later, the film finally saw the light of the day and has opened up to rave reviews from audiences. The VFX of the film is being highly appreciated and there are a lot of expectations riding high on the second part of the trilogy. When the film was announced with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in the lead, filmmaker Ayan Mukerji asserted that it is only the first part of the Brahmastra trilogy. Speaking about the other two parts at the recently held FICCI event in Mumbai, Ayan, who shared the stage with producer Karan Johar, opened up about the details of the film.

At the recent FICCI event, Ayan Mukerji said, “We hope we can complete the film faster and people can enjoy it. That's the vision! Our production processes are now being able to fasten this Astraverse. It was very important to achieve that because we can’t take another 7 years to make Part 2. So how do we integrate that quality within that amount of time?” The filmmaker asserted that the work on the second installment of the trilogy will be completed at a much faster pace. He went on to add, “I feel that urge to start working on part two how to get faster. So that's the vision. We have to make this all happen.”

During the same event, Ayan also spoke about what the second and third parts will be like. While there have been theories and ideas floating around about what the next film will be, the filmmaker opened up by asserting that the two films will be a lot more technical unlike the first. He added, “I think what also attracted a lot of people was Indian spirituality along with the visual spectacle. I think it’s a very important ingredient. I realized very early on that the bedrock of this fantasy needs to come from Indian history.”

He added, “I did not approach the first part in a scholarly fashion, I approached it in a very emotional fashion. In fact, as I move on to part two and part three, we might get a little more academic on Astras and will be reading a lot about Indian mythology. But in Part One, I approached it in a very emotional manner. The first part was more about my connection with my faith, with God, stuff in me that I had forgotten, the shlokas that I had heard, what was my understanding of Hindu philosophy and I just expressed all of it. I went with this idea that if I do this in a pure way with a pure heart, somehow it will go through very naturally and people will not have any issues.”

He went on to speak about how Brahmastra did not get entangled in any controversy because he made it with pure intention. “I think we had one issue with Ranbir kicking the Kandi in the trailer you know he was wearing slippers but it went through very nicely. So I think my instinct worked,” he concluded.

Also Read: Karan Johar opens up about ‘Marvel-ous’ universe of Astras; says, “Each astra can be a franchise in itself”

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Park Seo Joon and Han So Hee starrer Gyeongseong Creature to be a Netflix K-drama; Wi Ha Joon and Claudia Kim join the series https://ift.tt/N5VgQ8M

Netflix is set to bring Gyeongseong Creature to viewers around the globe. The thriller series follows individuals going up against monstrous creatures that were born out of human greed. Set in the spring of 1945, in the city of Gyeongseong, the series is highly anticipated due to the sheer amount of talent tied to it. Park Seo Joon, who received acclaim for his roles in the dramas Itaewon Class and What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim, and Han So Hee of My Name fame will headline the project.

Park Seo Joon plays Jang Tae Sang – the head of merchant marketplace Golden Jade House who is the wealthiest, most well-connected person in Gyeongseong. Tae Sang is someone who puts money before justice, but all that changes when he crosses paths with Yun Chae Ok while investigating a series of missing person cases.

Han So Hee plays Yun Chae Ok – a famous bounty hunter who can track down missing people, even ones who are dead. Chae Ok possesses a sharp eye and agile survival skills learned from her rough childhood roaming across Manchuria and Shanghai with her father.

The solid cast also includes Claudia Kim and Wi Ha Joon who have both received international acclaim for their roles. Claudia Kim plays Maeda, the wife of a powerful official in Gyeongseong during the colonial period. The actress has been active on the global stage through the films Avengers: Age of Ultron and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, and the Netflix Series Marco Polo.

Wi Ha Joon, who made a lasting impression with his role in Squid Game and is currently starring in Little Women, plays Gwon Jun Taek, Tae Sang's best friend. He joins Tae Sang's dangerous plan in rescuing the people who have gone missing.

Joining them are popular and critically acclaimed actors Kim Hae Sook, and Cho Han Cheul. Gyeongseong is the former name of Korea’s capital city Seoul, and the name used during Japanese colonial rule. The upcoming series invites audiences to 1945 Gyeongseong, the hotbed of turmoil caused by creatures that suddenly appear and wreak havoc on an already troubled world.

Behind the scenes of this stellar cast lineup is a talented production team consisting of heavyweight hitmakers. The team is led by screenwriter Kang Eun K, who penned dramas across various genres such as Dr. Romantic and Kang Chi, the Beginning, and director Chung Dong Yoon, who flexed his powerful muscle as a creator in Stove League.

Gyeongseong Creature, a story about wretched creatures and those who go up against them, will be released globally only on Netflix

ALSO READ: Young Actors’ Retreat: Cast of Itaewon Class, Love In The Moonlight and The Sound Of Magic starring Park Seo Joon, Park Bo Gum, Ji Chang Wook share fun moments in first teaser

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Ranveer Singh reviews Brahmastra; calls Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt starrer ‘a fantastic big-screen offering’ https://ift.tt/p69rOcf

Ranveer Singh was in attendance at the inaugural of FICCI Frames fast track 2022 in Mumbai on Tuesday. At the opening session, the actor spoke about Brahmastra and the spectacle that has come with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer. Rumours are rife that the actor plays Dev in the next part though the makers continue to keep it under wraps. Showering praises on the film, the actor said that the film was a ‘fantastic big-screen offering’.

At FICCI Frames 2022, Ranveer said, "I thoroughly enjoyed the Brahmastra experience, the 'Astraverse'. It is a fantastic big-screen offering and something, unlike anything we've seen in Hindi cinema. I truly appreciate the efforts of my friends and putting that out there. There is now a very clear distinction between what is meant for the big screen. With the films releasing in theatres, it's imperative to have big-screen appeal, visual spectacle, scale, something you can't really experience at home or then a community watch. It's not the same when you're sitting alone and watching at home on the couch... It's a completely new landscape with the rise of new verticals."

Organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), FICCI Frames is India’s biggest international conference for the media and entertainment industries, covering film, television, digital entertainment, animation, gaming and visual effects.

On the work front, Ranveer Singh was last seen on the screen in Jayeshbhai Jordaar. He will be next seen in Karan Johar's upcoming directorial Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani alongside Alia Bhatt, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi. His next big screen release is Rohit Shetty's Cirkus dropping in theatres on December 23, 2022.

ALSO READ: Ranveer Singh pushes to make Indian Sign Language an official language

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Bigg Boss 16: Salman Khan gets irritated due to quitting rumours; says the channel is ‘majboor’ to take him as the host https://ift.tt/cr6USZF

Salman Khan is once again taking his hosting duties. The actress is set to return to the TV screens with the 16^th season of the reality show, Bigg Boss. The official announcement of Bigg Boss 16 was made on Tuesday at a grand press conference in Mumbai. During the event, the actor spoke about the speculations about him not returning as the host of the reality show.

Addressing the claims at the press conference on Tuesday, Salman Khan said, “I also get irritated sometimes and tell this to people that I don’t want to do the show. But these people are majboor to take me. If not me, who then. However, if it was on them, they wouldn’t come to me. Main khud apne paas na jaun. But inke paas option nahi hai.”

When asked what brings him back to the show each season, he added, “Bahut kuch sekhne ko milta hai (I get to learn a lot). I get to meet so many people and whenever everyone goes off track, I like getting them back on the right way. I protect the bullied and bully the ones who bully. The four months that we are on air, we do develop a bond.”

At the event, the actor announced the first contestant, his Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan co-star and Tajik singer Abdu Rozik. Bigg Boss 16 will premiere on October 1 and the introduction to the contestants will be given on the premiere day. They will be locked inside the Bigg Boss house for a hundred days.

Reportedly, Bigg Boss 16 will see Tina Dutta, Sreejita De, Gautam Vig, Shalin Bhanot, Sumbul Touqueer, Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, Manya Singh, Soundarya Sharma and Gori Nagori enter the house this season. The contestants are yet to be officially announced.

ALSO READ: Bigg Boss 16: Salman Khan addresses his Rs. 1000 crore fees; says ‘have so many expenses like lawyers’ fees’

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Deepika Padukone recuperating after being rushed to hospital following uneasiness https://ift.tt/f475FZb

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone was rushed to Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital on Monday night, September 26. The actress reportedly complained of uneasiness. The actress is currently recuperating after numerous tests were done which took half a day.

The report in Pinkvilla suggested that it was a taxing situation due to which she was taken to the hospital. “The actress faced quite a taxing situation and was immediately hospitalized. Fortunately, Deepika is feeling better now,” the report read. The actress’ team is yet to release an official statement regarding her health.

In June 2022, it was reported that Deepika Padukone had complained of an increased heart rate and was in Hyderabad for the shoot of Project K alongside Prabhas. The actress was admitted to Kamineni Hospital for proper check-up.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Deepika Padukone was last seen in Gehraiyaan with Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday and Dhairya Karwa. The film, helmed by Shakun Batra, was released on Amazon Prime Video India in February 2022. The actress will next star in Pathaan with Shah Rukh Khan and John Abraham. Directed by Siddharth Anand, it is slated for January 25, 2023 release. It will be released in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

Following that, the actress has Project K with Prabhas and The Intern remake with Amitabh Bachchan. She reportedly has a cameo in Atlee Kumar’s next Jawan starring Shah Rukh Khan, Vijay Sethupathi and Nayanthara. She filmed her scenes last month.

ALSO READ: Deepika Padukone gives an update on Pathaan; shares an inside pic of dubbing session

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