A fan wrote, “She might be ruining it for gals. I don’t think any gal will get so excited to see a guy’s underwear strap”
Rashmika Mandanna and Vicky Kaushal
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Rashmika Mandanna and Vicky Kaushal’s ad for a men’s undergarment brand is facing the heat. A section of netizens called out the South star for appearing in one of the “cheapest ad campaigns” in which she is staring at Kaushal’s partly visible briefs during a yoga class. Mandanna, who is B-Town bound with the Sidharth Malhotra-starrer Mission Majnu and with the Big B in Goodbye, is being questioned for featuring in the ad and if “only money matters.” A fan wrote, “She might be ruining it for gals. I don’t think any gal will get so excited to see a guy’s underwear strap.”
Garba with Madhuri
Madhuri Dixit-Nene is providing free garba classes ahead of Navratri. Her online dance academy will also have choreographers teaching the steps. “People are looking forward to playing garba but the threat of the pandemic is still not over. Dance With Madhuri is providing a platform where people can stay in the safety of their homes and learn and play garba from the best,” said the actor.
The mystery continues
Tanmay Bhat shared a behind-the-scene picture with Shah Rukh Khan from the shoot of the Disney+Hotstar campaign in which the superstar hinted at his digital debut. The comedian wrote, “Making FIFA plans with the legend.” Though Bhat did not reveal details, it sure aroused curiosity among King Khan’s fans who wondered what their cine idol was up to next.
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Still a desi girl
Priyanka Chopra Jonas jetted off to Spain in a private jet for a shooting stint of Citadel. The Russo Brothers’ web series is being filmed in Valencia. A picture doing the rounds shows PeeCee sitting cross-legged aboard the aircraft. “Sitting the Indian way is the most comfortable. You are still our desi girl,” wrote a fan. PeeCee is Indian at heart and global in spirit.
New term begins
Shefali Jariwala is the latest entrant to the second season of Class of 2020. Last seen on Bigg Boss 13, she describes her character Jannat as “endearing and with a zest for life.” Jariwala features opposite Rohan Mehra in ALTBalaji’s coming-of-age drama. She was keen to collaborate with creator-producer Vikas Gupta for long and the Class of 2020 provided the opportunity. “I have begun shooting for the show,” says Jariwala, who is best remembered as the Kaanta laga girl.
Life on the high seas
Parineeti Chopra is making the most of her family holiday in the Maldives. She is on a week’s scuba diving trip with brother Shivang. Calling feeding stingrays her “meditation,” she wrote, “We are going to live on a boat and are doing what we love the most. There are 14 other shark chasers here. The phone network is weak, but I’ll try taking you on the ride; wish us luck.” The actor added that she is enjoying living the life of a mermaid.
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Himalayan retreat
While hubby Ajay Devgn is busy with his film commitments, Kajol took off with mother Tanuja and sister Tanishaa to a spa resort in the Himalayan foothills. “It’s the best holiday together so far,” she posted. Tanuja clocked 78 years on September 23, so it was an extended birthday celebration as well. The trio attended meditation and yoga sessions followed by massages.
Recreating the Rangeela magic
Aditya Narayan featured as a child actor in the Rangeela re track in the Urmila Matondkar-starrer Rangeela (1995). The two caught up on the Zee Comedy Show and relived the memories of being part of Ram Gopal Varma’s film. They danced to the chartbuster after 26 years again. “Aditya didn’t need to give many retakes during the shoot. He was sweet and talented since he was a child,” said Matondkar.
Age no bar
Raza Murad, 70, makes his digital debut with the anthology, Swaad, which consists of four stories. The veteran actor, who was last seen in the Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone-starrer Padmavaat (2018), is glad to play an emotional character. “It revolves around a man and his granddaughter,” he informs.
Tashkent calling
Anurag Basu, Rahul Mittra, Huma Qureshi and Boman Irani are attending the Tashkent Film Festival. Randhir Kapoor has also flown in for the event due to its old Indian connection dating back to Raj Kapoor’s visit to its inaugural edition in 1968. Tashkent also has a restaurant named after Raj Kapoor. Basu’s Ludo (2020) and Mittra’s Torbaaz (2020) are part of the festival screening line-up.
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