Have you heard? Amitabh Bachchan's costume up for grabs

Amitabh Bachchan's costume from Shahenshah (1988), an original booklet of Deewaar (1975) and a set of show cards of Sholay (1975) are being auctioned on the fan engagement platform

Bachchan costume up for grabs

Amitabh Bachchan clocks 79 years today. To mark the occasion, his costume from Shahenshah (1988), an original booklet of Deewaar (1975) and a set of show cards of Sholay (1975) are being auctioned on the fan engagement platform, Fantico. Big B’s Shahenshah jacket had an armour-like silver pattern on one arm. Director Tinnu Anand says, “The brief given to the designer was that it needed to be spectacular, which would take the viewers’ breath away. That was exactly the reaction when the crew saw Mr Bachchan in it.” Along with the film’s iconic dialogue, “Rishtey mein toh hum tumhare baap lagte hai... naam hai Shahenshah,” it is also Big B’s most-loved costume.

Jackky, Rakul make it Insta official

On Sunday, Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani let out their well-kept secret. The two are in love, and to mark Singh’s 31st birthday, they made their relationship Insta official. They shared a photo of them holding hands (below right) and professed love for each other. Singh features in Bhagnani’s upcoming production, Mission Cinderella, alongside Akshay Kumar.

Sparks flew when they began talks for the project earlier this year. They decided to make their relationship public after Ranjit M Tewari’s directorial venture wrapped up in London last week. Earlier, Bhagnani was rumoured to be dating Youngistaan (2104) co-star Neha Sharma though they claimed to be just friends.

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Singh, who is shooting for Thank God, celebrated her birthday on the set (above) with director Indra Kumar and co-actor Sidharth Malhotra. She also hosted a brunch at a Worli restaurant for colleagues.

Ode to an artist

On Sunday, to mark the death anniversary of legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt, R Balki released the motion poster and announced the title of his psychological thriller. “Chup is an ode to the sensitive artist, and Guru Dutt is right on top of that list. I have had the story for a long time, and I am glad we finally wrote it and are almost done filming it,” Balki said. The Sunny Deol, Pooja Bhatt, Shreya Dhanwanthary and Dulquer Salmaan-starrer releases next year.

Kangana’s godmother

On Sunday, Rekha turned a year younger and among the several Bollywood stars pouring birthday wishes on social media was Kangana Ranaut. She shared a heartfelt post for the ageless diva calling her ‘godmother’. “Happy birthday, my godmother Rekhaji... the epitome of grace, elegance and beauty,” Ranaut wrote. They share a love for sarees, but what does Rekha have to say about her just-discovered godchild?

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Hello, Bir

South actor Shalini Pandey, who makes her B-Town debut in the Ranveer Singh-starrer Jayeshbhai Jordaar, adopted a dog in Himachal Pradesh. While on a visit to Bir in Kangra district, she came across a pooch looking lost and scared. Locals told her it had been abandoned and was up for adoption. “I immediately started caring for the dog. I was supposed to fly back but I took the train instead. It took 40 hours to reach Mumbai but my heart is full having her around,” says Pandey, who has named the pet, Bir.

Work mode

Arslan Goni is garnering attention for being Sussanne Khan’s rumoured beau, but he prefers focussing on work. He is  shooting in Kashmir for Sudhir Mishra’s web series based on the Israeli political thriller, Fauda. Goni was earlier seen in Ekta Kapoor’s digital show, Mai Hero Boll Raha Hu, and in Richa Chadha and Kalki Koechlin-starrer Jia Aur Jia (2017).

More industry support for SRK

Veteran actors Shekhar Suman and Raj Babbar  join the list of industry folk extending support to Shah Rukh Khan amid son Aryan’s drug bust case. Suman posted, “My heart goes out to Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan. As a parent, I can understand what they are going through. It’s not easy for parents to undergo this kind of torment and ordeal no matter what.” Suman recalled his difficult days. “When I lost my elder son Aayush at age 11, Shah Rukh was the only actor who came to meet me at Film City, hugged me and conveyed his condolences.” Raj Babbar tweeted, “I have known Shah Rukh for long to know hardships won’t deter his soul. As the world teaches his young boy through wounds, I am sure the fighter’s son will fight back. My blessings to the young man.”

Dream run

After her stint in Bigg Boss 14, Jasmin Bhasin has been shooting for music videos back-to-back. Her latest is Pyaar ek tarfaa rendered by Amaal Mallik and Shreya Ghoshal. The actor features alongside Mallik in the video, which is her seventh release this year. “The tune is soulful. It connects with you,” she says.

Love saga

Shakti — Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki actor Vivian Dsena teams up with Eisha Singh for the upcoming romantic drama, Sirf Tum. The story deals with an unlikely couple. “It will appeal to audiences of all ages,” says Singh, who was earlier seen on Ishq Subhan Allah. “My character is not the usual daily soap hero. There is a touch of realism to it,” adds Dsena. 

Slice of history

Last seen as the shape-shifting eagle, Veer, in Naagin 5, Sharad Malhotra’s next is the historical drama, Vidrohi. He plays Baxi Jagabandhu, one of the earliest freedom fighters of India, who led the Paika rebellion in 1817 against the British. “An actor is always greedy for good content. Such shows do not come your way often,” says the actor.

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