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Riz Ahmed’s Amazon Prime Video comedy series has added three new series regulars, Variety has learned exclusively.

Sheeba Chaddha, Aasiya Shah, and Sajid Hasan have all joined the untitled half-hour show alongside series lead Ahmed and recently announced cast member Guz Khan.

Exact character details are being kept under wraps, but the official series description states the show follows “Shah Latif (Ahmed), a struggling actor on the cusp of landing the role of a lifetime, only to find himself thrust into a full blown existential crisis and trippy conspiracy thriller all at the same time.”

Chaddha is a highly-accomplished actress who has worked in film, television, and the stage. Her past television credits include the hit series “Mirzapur” as well as “Bandish Bandits,” “Taj Mahal 1989,” “Tanhaiyan,” and the German Netflix series “The Signal.” Her film credits include her award-winning turn in “Badhaai Do” as well as “Doctor G,...

Actress Rakul Preet Singh has treated her fans to some sizzling pictures, wearing an all red outfit, and fans are going gaga over her new hot look. Taking to Instagram, Rakul shared a series of pictures in which she wore a backless, halter neck red crop top. She paired it with matching flared pants.

For the makeup, she went all glam smokey eyes, and glossy lips. Her hair is styled in a neatly tied ponytail.

Rakul opted for golden jewellery earrings and bangles, and rounded off the look with red stilettos.

The post is captioned with a red chilly emoji and has “season” written along with it.

Rakul, known for her work in ‘Doctor G’, enjoys 23.7 million followers on the photo sharing app, and the huge fan-following loved her outfit and look of the day.

One fan said: “Red chilli,” while the other said: “Too hot and spicy.”

Yet another wrote: “Awestruck.

Actress Rakul Preet Singh is at the top of her fashion game and the new bride dropped stunning pictures of herself, flaunting her bridal pink chooda. Rakul Preet got married in Goa on February 21 to actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani. The diva is currently enjoying being a new bride and has shared a sneak peek of her latest photoshoot.

In the photos, we can see Rakul wearing an embellished white outfit. The ensemble includes a white long sleeve blouse, and matching palazzo pants.

The ‘Doctor G’ fame actress opted for a glam makeup look with glossy pink lips, kohl-rimmed eyes, thick brows, and contoured cheeks. She tied her hair in a neat ponytail.

For the jewellery, she sported a white and golden choker necklace, and matching round earrings.

But it was her pink chooda, diamond ring and mehendi that stole the show.

The post is captioned: “Fashion with chooda izza vibe.” She...

Mumbai, Feb 13 (Ians) Bollywood couple Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani, who are all set to get married on February 21, will be having an eco-friendly wedding in the picturesque locale of Goa.

The three-day affair, starting on February 19 and culminating in their marriage on February 21, stands out for its green initiatives.

Sources reveal that the couple has skipped on paper invites in favour of digital-only announcements to guests. In keeping with their eco-friendly theme, the wedding will feature no firework displays.

Taking their commitment a step further, Rakul and Jackky are working with experts to assess and offset their wedding’s carbon footprint.

These specialists will calculate the environmental impact of their festivities and advise on the quantity of trees to be planted to balance it out. Following this advice, the couple plans to plant these trees, symbolising their dedication to the environment either immediately after their wedding or the next day.

Bollywood actress Rakul Preet Singh and producer-actor Jackky Bhagnani are all set to tie the knot on February 21.

A copy of the wedding card shows that the couple will be having their “pheras” on Wednesday, February 21. The painted card has the mandap surrounded by coconut trees and the sea in the backdrop.

The opening card is in blue and white which has the hashtag #Abdonobhagna-ni

After dating for a few years, Rakul and Jackky have chosen Goa to be the venue for their wedding. The two had reportedly fallen in love in the same location, according to reports.

Jackky’s debut film was Kal Kissne Dekha, which came out in 2009. He then starred in films such as ‘F.A.L.T.U’, Ajab Gazabb Love, Rangrezz and Youngistaan among many others.

Rakul Singh made her acting debut with the Kannada film Gilli in 2009. She stepped into the world of Hindi...

Actress Rakul Preet Singh, who made her Hindi film debut in 2014 with romantic film ‘Yaariyan’ on Wednesday reflected upon her journey of 10 years in Bollywood, and said that it took hard work, perseverance, and consistency to reach where she is today.

After making her acting debut in 2009 in Kannada movie ‘Gilli’, Rakul Preet has featured in movies like ‘Keratam’, ‘Yuvan’, ‘Puthagam’, before making her Bollywood debut with ‘Yaariyan’, alongside Himansh Kohli. She played Saloni in the Divya Khosla Kumar directorial movie.

Now, on 10 years of the film’s theatrical release, Rakul took to her Instagram, where she enjoys 23.5 million followers, and shared snippets from the movie ‘Yaariyan’.

Along with the pictures, she penned a note, which read: “10 years ago, when I had first stepped in Bollywood, I was just a young girl with big dreams. It took me a decade of hard work, perseverance, consistency to reach where I am today.

Actress Rakul Preet Singh showered love on her boyfriend and filmmaker Jackky Bhagnani, as he celebrated his 39th birthday on Sunday, wishing him abundance, and said that his kindness, innocence are “rare to find.”

The lovebirds have been in a romantic relationship since 2021. Rakul Preet shared a series of unseen pictures with her beau. The photos show the couple adorably hugging each other, and looking lost in love.

The ‘Runway 34’ actress captioned the post as: “Happppppy bdayyyyyyy my on this bday and everyday I wish you receive abundance of all that you desire. Your kindness, innocence is rare to find, your jokes are the silliest but I have to admit they are funny .. protect all of this cos they don’t make men like you anymore here is to adventures, travelling, eating and laughing together always @jackkybhagnani.”

She gave the music of the song ‘Pehle Bhi Main’ sung by Raj Shekhar and Vishal Mishra,...

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana is all geared up to cheer for team India at the final match of Icc Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, which is going to be held on Sunday. He took the last flight to Ahmedabad to witness the “grudge match.”

India will meet Australia for the second time in the Icc Men’s Cricket World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Taking to Instagram Stories, Ayushmann shared a picture wearing an Indian jersey from the airport and wrote: “Last flight to Ahmedabad. Who’s witnessing the finals?”

In another post, Ayushmann wrote: “Going to see the #IndVsAus #WorldCup2023 finals at the spectacular Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad with a lot of hope in my heart. I don’t think any Indian has forgotten 2003. So, this is a grudge match. Come on India let’s bring it home again boys! #bleedblue.”

Along with the post, Ayushmann shared...

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana is all geared up to cheer for team India at the final match of Icc Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, which is going to be held on Sunday. He took the last flight to Ahmedabad to witness the “grudge match.”

India will meet Australia for the second time in the Icc Men’s Cricket World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Taking to Instagram Stories, Ayushmann shared a picture wearing an Indian jersey from the airport and wrote: “Last flight to Ahmedabad. Who’s witnessing the finals?”

In another post, Ayushmann wrote: “Going to see the #IndVsAus #WorldCup2023 finals at the spectacular Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad with a lot of hope in my heart. I don’t think any Indian has forgotten 2003. So, this is a grudge match. Come on India let’s bring it home again boys! #bleedblue.”

Along with the post, Ayushmann shared...

Actor Indraneil Sengupta, known for her roles in projects like ‘Mulk’, ‘Doctor G’, ‘Human’, is set to star in crime thriller drama ‘Aarya’ season 3, and opened up about the emotional baggage that came with his character ‘Sooraj’.

Acting plunges into emotions and complex characters that spark electrifying performances. However, mastering the art of separating reel from real life. That’s where the magic happens. It’s a testament to an actor’s skill when they can immerse themselves in a role on set, yet leave that character behind when they return home.

Indraneil opened up about playing Sooraj in the show.

The show is headlined by actress Sushmita Sen, who plays the titular character Aarya Sareen.

Talking about the same, Indraneil said: “My character is consumed by his demons. I do not want to sound too dramatic about it, but as actors, we have been professionally acting for quite some...

Actor Indraneil Sengupta, known for her roles in projects like ‘Mulk’, ‘Doctor G’, ‘Human’, is set to star in crime thriller drama ‘Aarya’ season 3, and opened up about the emotional baggage that came with his character ‘Sooraj’.

Acting plunges into emotions and complex characters that spark electrifying performances. However, mastering the art of separating reel from real life. That’s where the magic happens. It’s a testament to an actor’s skill when they can immerse themselves in a role on set, yet leave that character behind when they return home.

Indraneil opened up about playing Sooraj in the show.

The show is headlined by actress Sushmita Sen, who plays the titular character Aarya Sareen.

Talking about the same, Indraneil said: “My character is consumed by his demons. I do not want to sound too dramatic about it, but as actors, we have been professionally acting for quite some...

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is currently seen as the host of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 15, revealed why he refers to actress Shefali Shah as ‘Malkinji’. In the upcoming Monday episode, the quiz-based reality gameshow, will host versatile actress Shefali Shah and the revered social worker Hare Ram Pandey.

Fondly addressed by his close aides as ‘Baba’, Hare Ram ji is a staunch devotee of goddess Durga and has fulfilled his goal of establishing his own non-government organisation named, Narayanseva Aashram, that helps rehabilitate young girls and works towards providing them a secure future.

Actor par excellence, Shefali, who has created a niche for herself with her portrayal of diverse characters, will be instrumental in providing thoughtful insights during the gameplay and supporting Hare Ram ji.

During a conversation with the guests, Amitabh Bachchan affectionately refers to Shefali as ‘Malkinji.’

The reason behind this endearing nickname traces back to the time...

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is currently seen as the host of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 15, revealed why he refers to actress Shefali Shah as ‘Malkinji’. In the upcoming Monday episode, the quiz-based reality gameshow, will host versatile actress Shefali Shah and the revered social worker Hare Ram Pandey.

Fondly addressed by his close aides as ‘Baba’, Hare Ram ji is a staunch devotee of goddess Durga and has fulfilled his goal of establishing his own non-government organisation named, Narayanseva Aashram, that helps rehabilitate young girls and works towards providing them a secure future.

Actor par excellence, Shefali, who has created a niche for herself with her portrayal of diverse characters, will be instrumental in providing thoughtful insights during the gameplay and supporting Hare Ram ji.

During a conversation with the guests, Amitabh Bachchan affectionately refers to Shefali as ‘Malkinji.’

The reason behind this endearing nickname traces back to the time...

Filmmaker Jeethu Joseph, who is popularly known for helming the Malayalam version of the ‘Drishyam’ franchise, is all set to direct a yet-to-be-titled thriller-drama in Hindi. Following the unprecedented success of ‘Drishyam 2,’ he is all set for his next venture in Hindi cinema with this thriller-drama. The film’s narrative revolves around a valiant, sharp, and quick-witted law enforcement officer who embarks on a journey to fight for truth and bring justice in a high stakes case at international level.

Jeethu said: “After receiving so much love and appreciation for the ‘Drishyam’ franchise, I am humbled and thrilled to embark on a new journey with this powerhouse team.”

“For my upcoming film in Hindi cinema, I was searching for a story with a strong narrative that has underlying nuances which the audience would relate to at large. This script fits perfectly in every aspect as it will resonate with the pulse of every Indian.

Actress Shefali Shah, who is celebrating the eighth anniversary of her film ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’, has shared that she improvised on the logistics of the famous cake scene from the film where she gorges on a piece of cake to battle her character’s emotions of being low.

Elaborating on the scene and sharing how it has been relatable for many people, Shefali said: “It is such a powerful moment. So many people have come up to me and told me that they have done it. I was called a day before and asked what I would like to eat since we were supposed to shoot it the next day.”

‘Dil Dhadakne Do’, directed by Zoya Akhtar, also starred Ranveer Singh, Farhan Akhtar, Priyanka Chopra, Anil Kapoor and Anushka Sharma.

The film revolves around a dysfunctional family. It tells the story of Kamal played by Anil and Neelam essayed by Shefali,...

Junglee Pictures, known for its widely acclaimed and loved spy thriller ‘Raazi’, has announced the cast of their upcoming film ‘Ulajh’, a stylized international thriller, set in the prestigious and intriguing world of Indian Foreign Services (Ifs) to be by directed by National award-winner Sudhanshu Saria.

The makers have given us a glimpse into the high-stakes world of International Diplomacy and unveiled a talented ensemble cast headlined by Janhvi Kapoor, Gulshan Devaiah, and Roshan Mathew also starring powerhouse performers Rajesh Tailang, Meiyang Chang, Sachin Khedekar, Rajendra Gupta and Jitendra Joshi. The patriotic thriller is to go on floors by end of this month.

‘Ulajh’ follows the journey of a young Ifs officer, belonging to a prominent family of patriots, who gets embroiled in a dangerous personal conspiracy while far from her home turf, at a career-defining post. Written by Parveez Shaikh and Sudhanshu Saria, with dialogues by Atika Chohan, this...

Mumbai, March 20 (Ians) Actress Shefali Shah, who plays the role of Dcp Vartika Chaturvedi in the streaming show ‘Delhi Crime’, was convinced about playing the character from the word ‘Go’. The actress made the revelation ahead of the fourth anniversary of the first season of the show.

The first season of ‘Delhi Crime’, which won an International Emmy for Best Drama Series, followed the events of the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case.

Season 1 depicted the hunt for the perpetrators of the infamous case which led to the Indian legislation of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (The Nirbhaya Act).

Ahead of season one’s fourth anniversary, Shefali said: “I feel extremely proud seeing Delhi Crime doing so well, four years down the line after it first premiered. This show was extremely special to me from the word go. When I read the script for the first time, I knew I wanted to be...

Actress Rakul Preet Singh is over the moon with the success of her latest streaming film ‘Chhatriwali’. In the film, Rakul’s titular character roots for sex education in small town Karnal.

Taking to social media, the actress shared a quirky picture of herself from the film. She wrote in the caption, “My emotions right now are like this serotonin keychain thankyou for giving soooo much love to Sanya”.

Of late, the actress has been toying around unconventional subjects like her last release ‘Doctor G’.

On the work front, the actress has an interesting line-up of films in both South and Bollywood.

Actress Rakul Preet Singh, who is gearing up for her upcoming streaming film ‘Chhatriwali’, spoke about her experience with sex education when she was in school.

The film talks about the inhibitions around male contraceptives and safe sex. However, the actress said that it is a family drama and can be watched with parents as well.

She said: “It’s a family film, a film which I can watch with my family or parents or my father sitting right next to me because not one dialogue in the film is creepy or has double meaning. Everything is a matter of fact, and it is the need of the hour.”

“In 2023, we need to have conversations which are important and highlight topics which are important and there is nothing in the film which could have caused any inhibition. It’s a story of a girl and how she realises the importance...

The just-released Ayushmann Khurrana-led theatrical film, ‘An Action Hero’, has joined the list of movies registering a dismal opening-day turnout. The film, helmed by debutant director Anirudh Iyer, netted a paltry Rs 1.25 crore on Day 1 of its release, according to Box Office India.

The actor had a grand debut in 2012 with ‘Vicky Donor’ and has since then delivered hit films such as ‘Badhaai Ho’, ‘Dream Girl’ and ‘Bala’, as well as the critically acclaimed ‘Article 15’ and ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi’. But his recent releases – ‘Doctor G’, ‘Anek’ and ‘Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui’ – have all come and gone, impressing neither critics, nor audiences.

‘An Action Hero’ was expected to open at Rs 3-4 crore, but it could not tear through the grip of the Ajay Devgn-starrer ‘Drishyam 2′ on the box office. And the score cranked up by ‘Drishyam 2’ is on its third Friday. Of course, even the Varun Dhawan and...

Lyricist and writer Puneet Sharma, after penning songs for the recently released ‘Doctor G’, is now set for his next film ‘Woh Ladki Hai Kahan’, featuring Taapsee Pannu and Pratik Gandhi, besides music composed by Amit Trivedi.

Talking about ‘Woh Ladki Hai Kahan’, Sharma said: “Since the film is drama comedy, there were many different situations, opportunities for writing diverse songs. I feel that contemporary songs these days have started losing touch with the story of the film. Connection of the song with the story isn’t considered necessary anymore.”

However, he said that the chances to write songs that reflect the story as well, which become a prominent part of the story and film making, are becoming really rare.

“Fortunately, this movie gave me such a chance, and I tried my best to portray facets of the story in my lyrics, either directly, or indirectly. The film also has an emotional number,...

With her last releases like Cuttputlli, Doctor G, and Thank God, the pretty Rakul Preet Singh was seen exploring many different genres in her films. Her zest for exploring more genres as an actress does not stop here. During a recent media event, Rakul was seen speaking about what all genres she wants to get into ranging from out-and-out comedy to love stories.

Rakul has always won the hearts of the audience with her pretty charm in different kinds of roles. While today the actress maintains a vibrant filmography with different kinds of roles, she still has some genres that she wants to explore.

While speaking at the event about her interest in trying her hands at different genres, she said, “Truly, I haven’t done an out-and-out comedy yet and an out-and-out comedy which I would love to do because in real life I believe I have a good...

Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana’s sequel to his 2019 hit ‘Dream Girl’ has set an early release date. The film, which also stars Ananya Panday, will now drop a week early in theatres on June 23, 2023.

The reason behind the move is to avert a clash with ‘Satya Prem ki Katha’, which stars Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani in the lead roles. ‘Dream Girl 2’ was supposed to be released on the same day as ‘Satya Prem ki Katha’ on June 29, 2023.

On learning that ‘Satya Prem ki Katha’, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, is slated to release on the same day, the producer of ‘Dream Girl 2’, Ektaa R Kapoor agreed to shift the date of ‘Dream Girl 2’ from June 29 to June 23, 2023.

The makers of ‘Dream Girl 2’ had recently dropped a teaser and announced the second instalment of the film.

Meanwhile, Ayushmann’s recent film ‘Doctor G’ is garnering love from the audience. The actor...

From playing a character who suffers from erectile dysfunction to bringing forth issues of premature balding, Ayushmann Khurrana has always pushed the envelope with his portrayals. The actor takes his game to another level with playing a male gynecologist in the upcoming film ‘Doctor G’.

The makers of the hilarious medical campus comedy-drama dropped the rib-tickling trailer of the film on Tuesday, giving a glimpse how Ayushmann’s character struggles to be a male gynecologist around female patients.

The over two-minute trailer shows Ayushmann asking to change his course from Gynaecology to orthopedic. Later in the clip, actress Shefali Shah, who too plays a gynecologist is seen asking Ayushmann, who starts attending classes, to lose the “male touch” to understand women. The trailer ends in a hilarious sex education to a couple who are trying for a baby.

The film’s director Anubhuti Kashyap said that ‘Doctor G’ is a...

Ayushmann Khurrana on Monday revealed the poster of his upcoming social comedy film `Doctor G` which, he said, would hit the theatres on October 14.

Taking to Instagram, the actor dropped the first-look poster of his upcoming film `Doctor G` and revealed that the movie will hit the theatres in October this year.

Ayushmann wrote, “ZindaGi hai meri full of Googly. Chahiye tha Orthopedics, par ban gaya DoctorG. Get ready for your appointments, #DoctorG will attend to you in theatres from 14th October 2022.”

Directed by Anubhuti Kashyap, the `Doctor G` cast also includes Rakul Preet Singh as Dr Fatima Duggal and Shefali Shah as Dr Nandini Bhatia in prominent roles.

Makers started shooting for the film on July 14, 2021, in Bhopal. This marks the first-ever collaboration of the `Vicky Donor` actor with Rakul Preet.

`Doctor G` is a social-comedy film which will also deliver a special message to the audience.

We have...

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana’s upcoming film ‘DoctorG’, a medical campus comedy-drama, is all set to release on October 14.

‘Doctor G’ features Ayushmann in the role of a medical student. Stepping into the shoes of a male gynaecologist, the actor has shared the first poster that gives us a sneak-peek into the chaotic world of his medical journey to becoming a Gynaecologist.

‘Doctor G’ cast includes Rakul Preet Singh as Dr Fatima Siddiqui and Shefali Shah as Dr Nandini Srivastav and Sheeba Chadha who plays Ayushmann’s mother in prominent roles. Taking to social media, Ayushmann Khurrana shared the poster of Doctor G and wrote, “ZindaGi hai meri full of Googly, Chahiye tha Orthopedics, par ban gaya DoctorG, Get ready for your appointments, #DoctorG will attend to you in theatres from 14th October 2022. #DoctorGInCinemas.”

Directed by Anubhuti Kashyap, the film will hit the screens on October 14.

Actress Shefali Shah, who plays the headstrong police officer Dcp Vartika Singh in ‘Delhi Crime’, is over-the-moon with the response the second season of the show is getting, and said that she wanted to be part of stories that are global in nature.

Shefali said: “The kind of response I have been receiving for Delhi Crime 2 is enormous. Yes, we have put a lot of effort to execute the show and we are truly grateful for the love that we are receiving from the audience. From the beginning of season 1, the audience has time and again showered love on the show and we couldn’t have asked for more. Touchwood, this season is also getting the same response and even more.”

The 49-year-old actress said that her character of ‘Delhi Crime’ is very personal to her.

She added: “Vartika is very dear and personal to me and I’m overwhelmed...

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana spent an entire day with Bsf soldiers in Jammu and shared a video detailing his experience. Ayushmann took to Instagram where he shared a reel showcasing what all he did during the day with the soldiers.

The clips show Ayushmann working out, jogging and playing cricket with the jawans. He later went to the Border Security Force Frontier HQ, Jammu, where he was seen dancing and planting a tree.

The video ends with a message which read: “Happy Independence Day”.

For the caption, the actor wrote: “Inspiring stories. Everlasting memories. Grateful beyond words. Jai Hind.”

On the work front, the actor will next be seen in ‘An Action Hero’ by Aanand L Rai and ‘Doctor G’, where he is paired opposite Rakul Preet Singh.

Image credit: Saurabh Das

Ayushmann Khurrana is once again changing the narrative and transforming into new roles with his latest film Anek.

Talking about his previous films and Anek, the actor says, “I have always tried to unite the whole of India through inclusive subjects and disruptive scripts and characters that challenge the status quo at every given step. If I’m being viewed as someone who is contributing to sparking a dialogue and aiming to have a positive social impact, then I’m doing my job correctly.”

Recently, the trailer for Anek released, and netizens have heaped on the praise for the exciting action drama! We have learned that Ayushmaan is ecstatic about the film and that the trailer is getting such a great response.

Anek sees Ayushmann Khurrana once again take on a new avatar, this time of an undercover cop, in an untold story set against the...

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana feels he is ‘bringing the best of content’ for people to watch on the big screen in 2022 as he has three films lined-up such as ‘Anek’, ‘Doctor G’ and ‘Action Hero’. Ayushmann says, “I hope to have an incredibly exciting year in cinema because I have really diverse films releasing in […]...

Vidya Balan (“Kahaani”) and Shefali Shah (“Delhi Crime”), two of India’s finest actors, worked together for the first time in Suresh Triveni’s Amazon Prime Video India original “Jalsa.” The result is an acting masterclass.

The film is a tense social thriller where the lives of Balan’s Maya, a top journalist and Shah’s Rukhsana, Maya’s housekeeper, become inextricably linked together after a horrific incident.

Balan’s morally upright journalist wrestles with an ethical dilemma through the film. The actor initially turned down the film because she did not want to play someone who seemed morally ambiguous, but isn’t, and eventually the role’s challenges changed her decision.

“Maya is successful and she’s in a position of power and there is a certain aloofness to her demeanor,” Balan tells Variety. Balan worked on this aspect, and how the character would react in different situations, with Triveni.