Hemansh Kohli who is well known for his role in the film Yaariyan has tied the knot in a private ceremony in Delhi. The pictures from his ceremony have gone viral on social media. The actor is yet to share pictures on his handle. For the wedding ceremony, Hemansh wore a simple pink kurta while the bride looked gorgeous in red. Not much is known about his bride, except that she comes from a non-film background. It is an arranged-cum-love marriage for Hemansh. Since he is from Delhi, all the functions took place in the capital city. Ace designer Kunal Rawal crafted the groom’s wedding attire. It was an intimate ceremony, with both families and only close friends in attendance. Hemansh Kohli ties the knot Pictures of Hemansh and his bride posing after the ceremony has gone viral on social media. The actor is yet to share the pictures from his wedding festivities on his Instagram page. Take a look at the pictures: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Movie’ing Moments (@movieingmoments) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hemansh Kohli (@kohlihimansh) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hemansh Kohli (@kohlihimansh) Hemansh Kohli’s mehendi The photos of Hemansh's mehendi surfaced on social media. The photos show the actor dancing his heart out, and one picture that stands out has Kohli flaunting his minimalistic mehendi, with the letters "HV" written on it. While "H" stands for Hemansh, the meaning of "V" remains a mystery, as the identity of his bride is still under wraps. This personal touch reflects the couple’s growing love. In the photos, Hemansh can be seen rocking a traditional look by ace designer Kunal Rawal. For the occasion, he chose a green sherwani featuring detailed white embroidery. He kept a clean-shaven look, a simple haircut, and accessorized with a digital watch, a gold bracelet, and men’s earrings. One picture in the carousel shows the actor posing for the camera as the henna artist applies mehendi to his hand. About Hemansh Kohli Hemansh Kohli was born in Delhi. Growing up he was a fan of Rajesh Khanna He began his career s a Radio Jockey at Radio Mirchi in Delhi. He made his debut on TV with Channel V's daily soap opera Humse Hai Liife. He played the character Raghav Oberoi, the male protagonist in Humse Hai Liife. In May 2012, director Divya Kumar cast Kohli as one of the lead actors for the Bollywood movieYaariyaan, to play the character Lakshya. The film which was released on 10 January 2014 became a box office success. In 2017, Kohli appeared in four films: drama film Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai directed by Keshhav Panneriy, romantic comedy Sweetiee Weds NRI, Ranchi Diaries, and Dil Jo Na Keh Saka. He was last seen in the film 'Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam' directed by Saurabh Dasgupta and marked Dhavni Bhanushali's acting debut
12 November,2024 10:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Juhi Chawla, who is celebrating her birthday on November 13, has collaborated with Aamir Khan in many memorable films. Earlier, on Aamir's nephew Imran Khan's birthday, she chose to wish him with a fun throwback. She revealed that baby Imran had proposed to the actress when he was just 6 years old. Juhi took to Instagram to post the memory and wrote, “Imran proposed to me when he was 6 years old ..!!!!…. heere ki pehchaan tab se hai usmein ..!Happy Happy Birthday to my youngest suitor ever ..!!!! A 100 trees for you Imran.” Check out the post here View this post on Instagram A post shared by Juhi Chawla Mehta (@iamjuhichawla) The actress, who has been working in the film industry for over 30 years, has delivered memorable films. From romantic to drama, comedy, and even thrillers, she knows how to impress her audience. Juhi was last seen in 'Hush Hush'. The series was one of the most talked-about shows, courtesy of Juhi's incredible performance. The show is currently streaming on Prime Video. Despite being an ensemble cast series, Juhi's performance was lauded and appreciated as it stood out. Apart from her projects, she is also the co-owner of the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders along with Shah Rukh Khan. She was recently named the richest Indian actress. As per the Hurun Rich List of 2024, her wealth is only second to that of her friend and business partner Shah Rukh Khan when it comes to the richest Indian actors. Latest news about Imran Khan On the other hand, Imran Khan made his Bollywood debut with the romantic comedy 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na.' The film was a critical and commercial success. After giving several fantastic performances, Imran abruptly quit acting. This announcement stunned all of his followers around the country. But now the actor is looking to make a comeback. A year ago the actor expressed interest in making a comeback after several people on social media requested him to return. While the actor has spoken about his interest in returning to the movie scene, it is yet to translate into a project. The actor is currently active on social media and also attends interviews and other panel discussions where he often speaks about his journey in the film industry and also about mental health. The latest reports suggest that the actor plans on making a comeback with a project backed by his uncle Aamir Khan's film.
12 November,2024 10:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWhen Harman Baweja, son of producer Harry Baweja, made his acting debut he made much noise for his appearance. The actor made his debut with the futuristic film 'Love Story 2050 with none other than Priyanka Chopra. The film was released in theatres in 2008. More than the movies and his performance, Baweja made the most headlines and buzz of his striking resemblance to superstar Hrithik Roshan. To add to the looks, Baweja was also a good dancer which he got to display in his debut film. Harman Baweja's debut film was directed by his father and produced by his mother Pammi Baweja. The film was a box office failure. In 2009, he appeared in the film 'What's your Rashee?' opposite Priyanka. He also had the film 'Victory' in the same year. Both the films failed to impress at the box office. With back-to-back failures, even the buzz around him being a lookalike of Hrithik failed to help him to give a boost to his career. How Harman reacted to being compared with Hrithik Back in the day, Harman did not like being compared with Hrithik. "I refuse to agree that we look the same. Agar ek jhalak ki baat ho to phir ho sakta hai (a slight resemblance might be a possibility)," he said in an interview with Hindustan Times. During a music launch event for 'Love Story 2050', someone in the crowd shouted Hrithik's name when Harman took to the stage. Harman had spoken about it in another 2008 Hindustan Times interview. He'd said, "This person was not even invited for the function. He had gate crashed. It was planned and done deliberately. But all my friends told me that I behaved coolly, with dignity." He added, "This person was thrown out of the conference. Don't expect me to divulge his name though. I've asked my boys to get me his number. I want to call him and thank him. I was nervous before coming on the stage but his 'Hrithik.. Hrithik,' gave me the courage to talk to the media. I'm ready for anything and everything now." Harman Baweja returns with Scoop Now in ‘Scoop’ which is based on journalist Jigna Vora’s life and book, Harman is seen playing the role of JCP Harshvardhan Shroff. ‘Scoop’ is an Indian crime drama streaming on Netflix. In an earlier interview with mid-day, Baweja said, ““I feel that the media was absolutely unfair to me. When I had done my first few films, a barrage of harsh and mean things were written [about me]. It’s part and parcel of the business, but it hurts when it gets too personal. There were times when I’d make sure that the papers didn’t come home, or that my mom didn’t see them. I quit because effectively, things didn’t pan out the way they initially [appeared]. Today, the same family who avoided reading papers is now looking forward to the next article on me.”
12 November,2024 10:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan's son Aryan Khan turned 27 today. The young star-kid is currently giving the finishing touches to his maiden web series 'Stardom' as director. On his birthday, his family and friends took to social media to wish him. His younger sister and actress Suhana Khan shared then-and-now pictures with him and their superstar father. Navya Naveli Nanda, granddaughter of Amitabh Bachchan and friend to Aryan also took to her Instagram stories to wish him. Suhana Khan took to her Instagram stories to share a frequently shared picture of her and Aryan posing with Shah Rukh Khan from their childhood days. In the first picture, the Khan siblings are seen making funny faces. The second picture is more recent when the siblings joined hands for an ad with their father to promote Aryan's clothing brand. Take a look: Navya Naveli Nanda also took to social media to share a then and now picture with Aryan. She shared a rare picture from their childhood and the latter picture seems to have been clicked at a party. Take a look When Aryan Khan praised his father Aryan, who has recently launched a luxury brand, D'YAVOL, with his father, posed for the latest collection of his brand on the cover of 'L’Officiel Arabia'. In the interview, Aryan heaps praise on his father and says that "what sets SRK apart from most is his diversification into other fields." Aryan said, “My father is perhaps one of the smartest marketing minds, apart from being deeply connected to audiences and being a global fashion trendsetter himself. He is also extremely level-headed and always makes us take a step back and look at the bigger picture when we are stuck in the weeds." He further continued, saying, “While being an actor is my father’s primary profession, what I feel sets him apart from most is his diversification into other fields, whether it is sports, VFX, or film and television production. Even though I use the words ‘primary profession’ for his role as an actor, my father would see all his various roles with the same dedication and passion. Giving a hundred percent to everything you do, no matter how big or small, is what my father has imbibed in me. And as an entrepreneur and a fashion innovator, I aspire to be rigorous, meticulous, and extremely detailed about everything."
12 November,2024 09:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAkshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal surprised all with a reunion at the Kalina airport in Mumbai on Monday afternoon. The trio who have previously worked together in 'Hera Pheri' and 'Phir Hera Pheri' posed for the paparazzi before heading for their flight. While details of their travel was not known, it sure got fans excited who thought that the trio were headed for the shoot of the 'Hera Pheri 3'. The film was officially almost two years back. However, since then there has not been any update. While fans got excited about 'Hera Pheri 3', turns out that is not the matter. Akshay Kumar took to his social media handle on Tuesday to clarify that he travelled to Surat for his academy's International Kudo tournament. Suniel and Paresh were invited as special guests. Sharing a video capturing glimpses from the event promoting martial arts in the country, Akshay wrote, "At the 16th Akshay Kumar International Kudo Tournament 2024, two Guinness World Records were shattered, making it a truly memorable day—no “Hera Pheri” involved! The event saw young champions giving it their all, learning valuable lessons in teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. And all this in the presence of our very own Babu bhaiya, @SirPareshRawal and Shyam, @SunielVShetty who made the event extremely special…thank you and thank you @MMAWITHMEHULVO1and Team Kudo India for everything. @GWR" At the 16th Akshay Kumar International Kudo Tournament 2024, two Guinness World Records were shattered, making it a truly memorable day—no “Hera Pheri” involved! The event saw young champions giving it their all, learning valuable lessons in teamwork, discipline, and… pic.twitter.com/Ock2ZNO1qA — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) November 12, 2024 Suniel Shetty confirms no Hera Pheri here Suniel Shetty also shared a video from their airport spotting and wrote, "The Dhoom Dhadaka Orchestra is Back!!! But no Hera Pheri this time…just all out Kudo Action! Off to the 16th Akshay Kumar Kudo International Tournament!" The reference of “Dhoom Dhadaka Orchestra” is from the second installment of the Hera Pheri franchise, which was released in 2006. It was for the song “Aye meri zohra jabeen” featuring the three actors along with stars Rima Sen, Bipasha Basu, Sanjay Mishra, Rajpal Yadav and Johnny Lever. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Suniel Shetty (@suniel.shetty) About Hera Pheri franchise 'Hera Pheri' was first released in 2000. The comedy film directed by Priyadarshan. It has Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Tabu, Om Puri and Gulshan Grover. The film is a remake of 1989 Malayalam film “Ramji Rao Speaking” which itself was inspired by the 1971 American TV movie “See The Man Run”. Over the years, the film was tagged as a cult movie. The plot revolves around two tenants, Raju and Shyam, and their landlord, Baburao Ganpatrao Apte, who are in desperate need of money. They chance upon a ransom call through a cross-connection and hatch a plan to claim the ransom for themselves. The second installment was released in 2006. It followed the events of the previous film, a twist of fate changes the lives of Raju (Kumar), Shyam (Shetty) and Babu (Rawal) when they get cheated by a fraudster, Anuradha (Basu). They must now find another way to repay the money borrowed from a dreaded gangster, Tiwari (Saxena). It is now considered a milestone in comedy films, as well as one of the best sequels ever made.
12 November,2024 08:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKal Ho Naa Ho is one of the most popular romantic films to have been produced by Karan Johar. As the film completes 21 years, Dharma Productions is releasing the film in theatres again, much to the delight of cine-fans who grew up watching Aman-Naina-Rohit's love triangle, dancing to 'Pretty Woman' and crying their eyes out in the climax scene. From the dialogues to music and the humour, there's nothing you don't love about Kal Ho Naa Ho. It is a touching story about love, friendship, and the unpredictable nature of life. Set in the lively city of New York, the film follows Naina (Preity Zinta), Aman (Shah Rukh Khan), and Rohit (Saif Ali Khan) as they go through a multitude of emotions. Shah Rukh’s portrayal of Aman, the cheerful and selfless romantic, still melts hearts. The beauty of the film lies in its emotional core. It is not surprising that Johar wrote the script while dealing with the grief of his father’s illness, adding to the movie’s emotional depth. The soundtrack by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, with songs like Kal Ho Na Ho and Maahi Ve, is still loved and played even today. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dharma Productions (@dharmamovies) With its theatrical re-release, we bring up 5 reasons why this Nikhil Advani directorial will always remain a must-watch: The Title Song All the songs of Kal Ho Naa Ho are refreshing even today, but it's the title song that continues to resonate with the millennials. Sonu Nigam's vocals, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy's music, and Javed Akhtar's lyrics turned this melody into an anthem for all the broken hearts. The magic was further fueled by its leading man's magnetic charisma that pierced straight into the heart. This is one track from the bygone days that is best left untouched for a remix. The Hilarious Misunderstanding Kal Ho Naa Ho was one of the earlier Bollywood films to portray homosexuality, albeit in a comical tone. Rohit's domestic help Kanta Ben misunderstands his friendship with Aman as love due to her multiple encounters with their accidental physical intimacy. It was an uproarious gag that's even remembered today for how hilariously it was staged and performed. Aman's Heartbreaking Confession In one of the film's most important and moving scenes, Aman reads out the blank pages of Rohit's diary to soothe a furious Naina. His pretence fails as we sense this is his heart talking to the woman he passionately loves. His tears reflect the heartbreaking reality that his illness will never allow him to embrace her for a lifetime. The speech ends with this line- I'll love you till death and even after death. Who but Shah Rukh Khan could have made this believable? The Jolting Reality We are told about Aman's illness at the interval point, but Naina and Rohit discover this horror right towards the end. Aman never wanted Naina to know his brutal truth, but fate and Hindi cinema tropes would have never allowed that. They both meet in emotionally broken states and hug each other one last time. Naina may be getting married to Rohit, but somewhere deep down, you wanted this to be the film's end, and that too a happy one. The Last Encounter Aman is about to wave goodbye very soon, and Naina comes to see him. He cracks a joke, she smiles, and then goes out to weep uncontrollably. You, sitting in the cinemas, despite knowing the intention of emotional manipulation, cannot help but weep with and for her too. Aman tells Rohit Naina will be his in all his next births, and again, you cannot help but agree.
12 November,2024 07:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMukesh Khanna wore the Shaktimaan suit after almost two decades. Two days back he teased the return of India's first superhero which he portrayed on television for eight years. The teaser announcement led to mixed responses. Turns out, the actor has produced and sung a patriotic song aimed at teaching children about the revolutionary heroes of India. He dropped the music video on his YouTube channel Bheeshm International. The video sees Mukesh Khanna in his Shaktimaan costume working on a white-board filling in information about India's freedom fighters. We suddenly see a group of children holding Indian tricolor arrive in the scene. Shaktimaan proceeds to quiz the kids about the revolutionaries and teaches them about Indian history through song. The video on YouTube has been titled- 'Successful return of SHAKTIMAAN with a GREAT PATRIOTIC QUIZ !!' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dwapar Promoters (@dwaparpromoters) Why Shaktimaan decided to return with patriotic song Mukesh Khanna believes Shaktimaan is not just an action superhero but also a super teacher. Talking to IANS at the song launch event, the actor recalled an incident. "I felt that in 1997, a lady came up to me and said, Mukesh ji, I am very thankful to you. I said, sister, what is the matter? She said, ‘I am very thankful to you’. She said, ‘My child started drinking milk because of you. He didn't drink milk. He didn't drink milk when he was beaten. Now he has milk three times. ‘Shaktimaan said that if you drink milk, you will become powerful’.” The actor added, “That made me realise the importance of Shaktimaan's teaching." He said that he brought an angle of Shaktimaan being a super teacher. “Which perhaps Shaktimaan will not be able to become in the future. I believe that my chemistry will not be the chemistry of Shaktimaan in the future. So, I have recorded a song. Through which I want to tell the children what is the name of the revolutionaries of our country.” About the superhero show Shaktimaan 'Shaktimaan' was created by Mukesh that aired on DD National from September 1997 to March 2005. The actor played the role of Shaktimaan and his alter ego "Pandit Gangadhar Vidhyadhar Mayadhar Omkarnath Shastri", a photographer for the newspaper 'Aaj Ki Aawaz'. Shaktimaan was depicted as a human who has attained superhuman powers through meditation and five elements of nature: Space, Earth, Air, Fire, Water. Kitu Gidwani, who was later replaced by Vaishnavi Mahant, played the role of Geeta Vishwas, a reporter who loves Shaktimaan. Surendra Pal played the role of Tamraj Kilvish.
12 November,2024 06:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTo mark the occasion of its 20th anniversary, Yash Raj Films’ global blockbuster 'Veer-Zaara', directed by the legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra, has been e-released internationally on 600 screens from 7th November 2024. It will also premiere for the first time in Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar. The re-released prints of 'Veer-Zaara' will include the iconic deleted song ‘Yeh Hum Aa Gaye Hai Kahaan’ sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Udit Narayan. It is the first time that the song will be a part of the movie. The makers shared a painted version of the movie's poster with this announcement. Interestingly, the film was originally titled 'Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum' after the song from Yash Chopra's 1981 film 'Silsila', but later the filmmaker decided that 'Veer-Zara' went better with the vibe of the film. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yash Raj Films (@yrf) 'Veer Zara' re-releases globally The production house wants to celebrate its iconic love story with fans from across the globe during its re-release. The mission is to bring the film, its music, and its nostalgia and engage with the people who have loved the title over the years. Celebrations have been planned in 7 world cities including Toronto, New York City, Melbourne, cities in the UAE, Istanbul, and Singapore. Veer Zaara will re-release in the global markets like USA, Canada, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, France, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa. The makers have also created a new Instagram handle to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film and videos of fans from across the globe are shared on it regularly. 'Veer-Zaara', starring Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, and Rani Mukerji, is one of the most iconic Indian films of all time. It was the highest-grossing Indian film of the year 2004 in India, overseas, and worldwide. The movie follows a cross-border love story of an Indian Air Force pilot and a Pakistani politician's daughter. What follows is a heart-wrenching wait and 22-year separation until the couple has a reunion. It is an epic saga and a timeless tale of unconditional love. 'Veer Zara' gives tribute to filmmaker Yash Chopra The makers wanted to make the 20th anniversary a special event for global audiences so that they could witness the film's magic all over again. Yesterday, they paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra at Leicester Square, London. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yash Raj Films (@yrf) Today, the makers shared a special clip from the iconic film celebrating the glorious 20 years of the film. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yash Raj Films (@yrf) The film is one of the few Indian movies to release the original tunes of songs and background music officially. Another interesting fact about the film is that Samiya Siddiqui, the character of Rani Mukerji, was based on Pakistani human rights activist and lawyer Asma Jehangir. While there have always been speculations about the film being based on a real story, the makers have never affirmed any, and the film continues to be a fictional figment of legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra's imagination.
12 November,2024 01:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSuccess teaches you many things. It looks like Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’s recent success has taught Kartik Aaryan that leading a franchise is a smart tactic to connect with the audience, a lesson he is applying to his next. mid-day has learnt that the actor is keen that his romantic drama—which was initially planned as Aashiqui 3, but then reimagined as a stand-alone film—be restored under the Aashiqui franchise. A lot has happened on the Aashiqui front since the third instalment was announced in 2022. At the time, Anurag Basu was to direct the Aaryan-led love story, with Bhushan Kumar and Mukesh Bhatt producing it. However, a tussle began between the producers over the franchise’s rights. Finally, this March, the T-Series head honcho announced that he alone was backing the Aaryan-Basu project, which was rechristened Tu Aashiqui Hai and was no longer a part of the Aashiqui franchise. (From left) Anurag Basu, Kartik Aaryan, Pritam, Bhushan Kumar and Mukesh Bhatt had announced Aashiqui 3 Now, Aaryan has apparently introduced a plot twist. A source reveals, “The success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and 3 has confirmed Kartik’s belief in the power of franchises. He has suggested to Bhushan that he initiate talks with Mukesh Bhatt to acquire the title. Kartik is certain that building the love story under the Aashiqui franchise will give it a push.” In 1990, Aashiqui made Rahul Roy and Anu Aggarwal overnight stars. Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor recreated the magic with Aashiqui 2 (2013), produced by T-Series and Bhatt’s Vishesh Films. Now, with Aaryan eager to lead the franchise, the source says that Kumar is figuring out the right way to take the matter forward with Bhatt. It’s one of the reasons the shoot of the movie, also starring Triptii Dimri, has been pushed to next year. “Anurag is anyway busy with the re-shoot of Metro… In Dino. With this new development, the project will only roll sometime next year. Kartik wants clarity on all aspects before he faces the camera,” says the insider. Franchises have been money-spinners this year, be it Stree 2, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 or Singham Again. Almost every star has a franchise film in their line-up—from Shah Rukh Khan having Pathaan 2 to Ranbir Kapoor greenlighting Animal Park. It only makes sense for Aaryan to join the bandwagon. Another source notes, “He will soon begin shooting Pati Patni Aur Woh 2. He is also keen to have a sequel to Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety [2018].”
12 November,2024 11:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka Sharma'Yaariyan' actor Himansh Kohli has delighted his fans as pictures of his pre-wedding festivities surfaced on social media. It was earlier reported that Kohli would tie the knot in the capital city, Delhi, and now the happy news is here as pictures from his mehendi ceremony circulated on Instagram. The photos show the actor dancing his heart out, and one picture that stands out has Kohli flaunting his minimalistic mehendi, with the letters "HV" written on it. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) Himansh Kohli’s mehendi look While "H" stands for Himansh, the meaning of "V" remains a mystery, as the identity of his bride is still under wraps. This personal touch reflects the couple’s growing love. In the photos, Himansh can be seen rocking a traditional look by ace designer Kunal Rawal. For the occasion, he chose a green sherwani featuring detailed white embroidery. He kept a clean-shaven look, a simple haircut, and accessorized with a digital watch, a gold bracelet, and men’s earrings. One picture in the carousel shows the actor posing for the camera as the henna artist applies mehendi to his hand. Fans react to Himansh Kohli’s mehendi pics Himansh’s excitement was evident in all the photos as the 'Yaariyan' star danced his heart out to the beats. As soon as these pictures went viral on social media, fans started reacting. One wrote, “You know him from 'Yaariyan'… I know him since 'Humse Hai Life.'” Meanwhile, an intrigued fan asked, “Who is he getting married to?” while others dropped heart and fire emojis. More about Himansh Kohli’s wedding Not much is known about his bride-to-be, except that she comes from a non-film background. It is an arranged-cum-love marriage for Himansh. Since he is from Delhi, all the functions will reportedly be celebrated in the capital, and, according to sources, the pheras will take place on November 12. Ace designer Kunal Rawal is crafting the groom’s wedding attire. It will be an intimate ceremony, with both families and only close friends in attendance. Popularly known for his role as Lakshya in 'Yaariyan', the actor has been away from the limelight for quite some time now. He was last seen in the music video 'Bhool Jaa', released in 2023 and sung by Arijit Singh.
12 November,2024 11:34 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAs someone who enjoyed growing up in the lap of nature in Gopalganj, Pankaj Tripathi has often made a case for exploring India’s scenic destinations. It’s not surprising then that the actor has been appointed the ambassador for Madhya Pradesh tourism. His love for the state stems from the fact that it is home to not only the beautifully preserved Khajuraho temples, but also to popular wildlife sanctuaries. That Tripathi has shot many movies there has only deepened his connection. Honoured to be chosen for the role, he says, “Madhya Pradesh is not just a destination for me—it’s a place that holds countless memories and connections, both personally and professionally. Having spent so much time here filming Stree [2018], Stree 2, Luka Chuppi [2019], Ludo [2020] and OMG 2 [2023], I’ve experienced the captivating landscapes, the warmth of the people, and the cultural richness that define the state.” The actor believes travelling and discovering the world is important for one’s personal growth. “As someone who believes in the power of travel to open minds, I couldn’t be more excited to help showcase the beauty of this state. I’ve always preferred exploring India’s own treasures over travelling abroad, and Madhya Pradesh stands out as one of the most remarkable places to visit in the country,” he adds. Stars and states >> Amitabh Bachchan is the face of Gujarat tourism.>> Since 2022, Akshay Kumar is Uttarakhand’s ambassador.
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