Karisma Kapoor 'honoured' to be a part of a round table attended by Queen of Jordan (2026-02-27T13:42:00+05:30)

(Source Instagram) Mumbai, (IANS) Actress Karisma Kapoor took to her social media account to share a glimpse from her recent exclusive roundtable attended by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, further describing the experience as an ‘honour and privilege’. Karisma took to her social media account to post a group photograph from the private gathering, which saw a select group of successful women from different walks of life for a discussion on women’s empowerment, leadership. In the picture shared by Karisma, the actress is seen dressed in a soft yellow traditional ensemble, standing alongside Queen Rania Al Abdullah. Sharing the image, Karisma wrote, “It was an honour and privilege to be part of a private roundtable in the esteemed presence of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah alongside such inspiring women engaging in heartfelt dialogue on women’s empowerment, leadership and the future.” She added, “Moments like these are a powerful reminder that when women come together with purpose, honesty and vision they don’t just shape conversations they help shape the future for the next generation. Grateful to have been part of something so meaningful.” Talking about Karisma Kapoor's Bollywood journey, the actress made her Bollywood debut with “Prem Qaidi” in 1991 and went on to become one of the leading stars of the 90s era of Bollywood. She delivered several hits including “Raja Hindustani”, “Dil To Pagal Hai”, “Biwi No.1”, “Hero No.1”, “Coolie No.1”, “Saajan Chale Sasural” and “Judwaa”. Apart from commercial projects, Karisma also earned immense critical acclaim for her powerpack performances in “Fiza”, “Zubeidaa” and “Shakti: The Power”. She had also won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for “Dil To Pagal Hai”.On the personal front, Karisma married now late businessman Sanjay Kapur in 2003, post which she took a quick sabbatical from work. The couple has two children, daughter Samaira and son Kiaan. After a decade of marriage, Karisma and Sanjay went seperate ways and were granted divorce in 2016. Karisma Kapoor 'honoured' to be a part of a round table attended by Queen of Jordan | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Milind Soman says OTT platforms are giving 90s actors a new lease of opportunities (2026-02-16T13:00:00+05:30)

IANS Photo Mumbai, (IANS): Actor Milind Soman has highlighted how the entertainment industry has transformed with the rise of OTT and digital platforms. Speaking exclusively to IANS during an event organized by Zydus Pinkathon, Milind Soman spoke about opportunities for veteran actors. He explained that with more content being created for films and streaming platforms, experienced actors from the 90s are now getting a chance to showcase their talent and make a strong mark in the industry. When asked about the resurgence of 90s actors in today’s entertainment landscape, the Paurashpur actor stated that the rise of OTT platforms has helped the older generation gain more opportunities. Milind Soman shared, “I would say that the entire industry has changed because we now have the internet, OTT platforms have emerged, and there is much more entertainment available. Today, there are more options for entertainment—films are being made, shows are being created for OTT. Because of this, actors from the older generation are also getting more opportunities. And since they have more experience, when we watch them, they perform their roles exceptionally well. So, I think it’s a good time for everyone; opportunities are available everywhere.” Needless to say, OTT platforms have given a new lease of life to 90s actors like Bobby Deol. Although his career started on a high note, he struggled to make a lasting mark in the industry. Deol's recent work in streaming hits such as “Aashram” and “Class of 83” has, however, marked a remarkable comeback. Similarly, recently Akshaye Khanna has also benefited from the changing entertainment landscape. In his recent release “Dhurandhar,” he delivered a performance that was widely appreciated.Speaking of Milind Soman, the actor has made notable appearances in several popular OTT shows. He starred as Boris in the fantasy drama “Paurashpur,” and portrayed Dr. Aamir Warsi in the acclaimed series “Four More Shots Please.” Milind Soman says OTT platforms are giving 90s actors a new lease of opportunities | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Mithila Palkar didn’t plan her professional journey, says she went with the flow (2026-02-13T13:22:00+05:30)

(Photo : IANS/mithilapalkar/insta) Mumbai, (IANS): Actress-singer Mithila Palkar, who is known for ‘Little Things’, ‘Karwaan’, ‘Chopsticks’, and others, has shared that she didn’t operate under a larger plan to achieve a goal in her professional life. Mithila broke out as a singer on the Internet, later followed it up with acting on OTT, and transitioned into the theatricals. When asked about her conscious choices as an artiste that she took up in her journey, the actress told IANS, “I have always maintained that I went with the flow when it came to navigating my professional life. For me to be an actor, I grabbed it with both hands. What did I know what the internet was going to do? 10 years ago, we were all just starting out on the Internet. The internet revolution was just beginning, in terms of the Internet being a legit medium of entertainment. That time TV and theater and films were the big things. Radio was a big thing. So, we didn't know that the Internet could play out this way. So, I was also experimenting. I was willing to experiment with anything that would let me be an actor and that would give me the creative satisfaction of being an actor”. She further mentioned, “So, I auditioned for anything and everything. The way life has played out for me, is something that I don't think I could have planned better for myself. So, I'm glad I didn't plan it. BecauseI gave myself the freedom to go with the flow and I literally did. I got Filter Copy, who gave me ‘News Darshan’, which was a new satire comedy show after which Dhruv and I did two comedy sketches. And after that, ‘Little Things’ happened, ‘Girl in the City’ happened. So, everything kind of took off from the previous thing. So, I don't think if I would have planned it, I would have planned it this well”.“I do want to mention that I was fortunate that I met the right people at the right time. The people whom I spoke with 8 years ago, we haven't met after that. But 8 years ago, that person mattered a lot in my life, they were very fundamental person in my journey. And I will not forget those people. I'm not mentioning too many of them. But I will not forget what they did for me that helped me push myself. And they have been like, I have had mentors through various phases of my life who have just, you know, stuck by me and said, ‘You don't want to do it? Don't do it’. And maybe after that, we didn't talk because it was just related to one certain project. But they have stuck by me. So, I am very grateful that I did meet the right people at the right time who were kind enough to lead the way for me”, she added. Mithila Palkar didn’t plan her professional journey, says she went with the flow | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Divyanka Tripathi follows Neena Gupta, openly asks for voice-over work on social media (2026-02-11T12:15:00+05:30)

(Photo: Divyanka Tripathi/Instagram) Mumbai, (IANS) Television superstar Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya has always proven her acting prowess with her choice of roles and projects she has always taken up. The The actress, post ruling the roost in the acting genre, now appears ready to try her hand at voice work. The actress took to her social media account in expressing her desire to work in the voice modulation genre. She wrote, “Hello! I'm very keen on doing voice recordings and dubbings. If you, dear industry people, have anything suitable in hand, do tell me. Looking forward to new avenues and learnings. Thanks,” with a red heart emoticon. This is not the first time an actress has openly reached out to the industry asking for work. A few years ago, veteran star Neena Gupta too had taken to her social media account and asked for work. She had written, “"I live in Mumbai and am working. I am a good actor, looking for good parts to play." The actor’s post had inspired many celebrities, including international star Priyanka Chopra. Her daughter and ace fashion designer Masaba Gupta had reshared the post and penned a heartfelt note for her mother. She wrote, "Just the other day I was telling someone ... how I am never afraid/shy to ask for work. It's obviously genetic. My mother put up this post on her Instagram today. I mean, my 62-year-old national award-winning mother. She told me I must always work ... no matter what ... it keeps you from getting old ... She told me they don't write for women her age anymore ... I don't think anyone can replicate what she did for TV anymore." Talking about Divyanka Tripathi, the actress has been a part of the entertainment industry for two decades. She debuted with the show Banoo Main Teri Dulhan in the early 2000s. Which was a superhit back then. The actress then, after a decade, yet again rose to fame with her stint on the show “Yeh Hai Mohabbatein”, which was produced by Ekta Kapoor under the banner of Balaji Telefilms. The show featured an ensemble cast including Divyanka, Karan Patel, Ruhanika Dhawan, Anita Hassanandani and Aditi Bhatia. The initial storyline was adapted from Manju Kapur’s 2011 novel “Custody”. The story revolved around the lives of dentist Ishita Iyer and Punjabi businessman Raman Bhalla, who live in Delhi as neighbours. Ishita, who is unable to conceive, faces difficulties in finding a suitable match, while Raman is seen navigating his life as a divorcee and a single parent to his 4-year-old daughter, Ruhi.Their worlds intertwine when Ruhi and Ishita develop a beautiful bond of warmth and love, further leading to Raman’s marriage with Ishita just for the sake of Ruhi. Divyanka Tripathi follows Neena Gupta, openly asks for voice-over work on social media | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Neha Dhupia turns to 'Indian nuskhas' for mindful, everyday wellness (2026-02-02T12:46:00+05:30)

(Photo : IANS/nehadhupia/insta) Mumbai, January 21 (IANS) Actress Neha Dhupia says her wellness challenges are rooted in simplicity and sustainability, drawing from tried-and-tested methods rather than quick fixes. Emphasising the importance of consistency over perfection, she shared that initiatives such as her anti-inflammation challenge are aimed at encouraging small, everyday habits that can be sustained in real life. “The thought behind doing these challenges, be it the anti-inflammation challenge or now this one, the idea is to use my tried and tested methods and share simple wellness rituals. These natural wellness methods, or what we Indians call 'nuskhas', are never about perfection or quick fixes,” Neha told IANS. “It’s about reminding ourselves that health is built through small, consistent choices that are sustainable in real life and taking on such a challenge wires us mentally and works towards better health.” She always believed that “wellness should feel approachable, not intimidating”. Neha also noted that simple practices such as mindful eating, daily movement, and supporting gut health can bring noticeable changes in how one feels. “What really excites me is seeing how something as simple as eating mindfully, moving a little every day, or supporting gut health can make a tangible difference to how we feel.” Highlighting the role of digital platforms, Neha said the internet has become a space where people can discover natural wellness hacks and build a sense of community. She encouraged people to tune into their bodies and treat them with respect. The actress concluded: “The Internet is a great place where we can find a sense of community and find such natural hacks. My recommendation is to listen to your body, respect it, and nourish it with intention, whether that’s through movement, rest, or food rooted in traditional wisdom.” On the work front, she was recently seen in the series ‘Single Papa’ on Netflix. The show also stars Manoj Pahwa, Kunal Kemmu, Dayanand Shetty, Prajakta Koli, Neha Dhupia, and Ayesha Raza Mishra. The series follows Gaurav Gehlot, a lovable man-child whose emotional age can best be described as “work in progress.” His sudden decision to adopt a baby right after his divorce leaves his family so shocked that they briefly consider rebooting him. What follows is unprecedented kalesh as the Gehlots scramble to understand how a man who still misplaces his socks plans to raise a whole human.The show has been renewed for a second season. Neha Dhupia turns to 'Indian nuskhas' for mindful, everyday wellness | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Tamannaah Bhatia redefines glamour with her bold take on layering (2025-09-17T11:56:00+05:30)

Mumbai, (IANS) Actress Tamannaah Bhatia, in her latest Instagram post, spoke about embracing duality in both style and identity. Pairing a black sequined gown with a casual grey t-shirt, she highlighted how contrasting elements can coexist beautifully. The actress also explained that for her, fashion is not just about trends; it’s a personal expression where glamour meets comfort and strength meets softness. On Sunday, the ‘Baahubali’ actress took to her Instagram handle and shared a couple of her stylish photos. She is seen wearing a chic black sequined gown that she teamed with a casual grey t-shirt. In the caption, Tamannaah Bhatia reflected on the power of layering, both in fashion and identity. She shared that while a black sequined gown and a grey t-shirt may seem like they belong to different worlds, to her, they felt like they were meant to meet. The actress wrote, “The art of layering A black sequined gown and a grey t-shirt may belong to two different worlds — but for me, they feel like they were meant to meet. Because contradiction isn’t conflict. It’s where masculine edge and feminine instinct find harmony. It’s also the art of layering — not just in what I wear, but in who I am. Clothes, jewellery, identity — none of it needs to be singular. Casual glamour isn’t a trend. It’s my language. And it’s always layered.” Known for her impeccable sense of style, Bhatia consistently serves major style inspiration with her striking photos shared on social media. On the work front, the 35-year-old actress is busy filming her upcoming project “Vvan: Force of the Forest” alongside Sidharth Malhotra. The movie, set against the backdrop of Central India's dense jungles, marks Tamannaah’s first on-screen collaboration with Sidharth. Indian travel packages The upcoming, much-awaited thriller is set to hit theatres on May 15, 2026. Tamannaah Bhatia redefines glamour with her bold take on layering | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Jasmin Bhasin drops lovely sneak peeks of 'birthday 2025' with beau Aly Goni (2025-06-29T11:09:00+05:30)

IANS (Source: Jasmin Bhasin/Instagram) Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Popular television actress Jasmin Bhasin used social media to drop a couple of glimpses of her birthday celebration on June 28. The primary photo featured Jasmin giving a side pose to the camera in a red halter top, followed by a picture of her enjoying a birthday lunch with her friend and beau Aly Goni. We could also see Jasmin posing for some sweet photos with her friends who joined her and Aly for her birthday celebration. The post further included a couple of adorable selfies of her, along with a sweet still with her boyfriend. She also dropped a snippet of the cake-cutting ceremony. Jasmin was seen grooving on a fun number during the cake-cutting ceremony. This was accompanied by a clip of the 'Dil Se Dil Tak' actress chilling at the beach. All in all, Jasmin seemed to have had a wholesome birthday this year. On the professional front, Jasmin has recently seen as a contestant on the reality show, "The Traitors", alongside Anshula Kapoor, Apoorva, Ashish Vidyarthi, Elnaaz Nourouzi, Harsh Gujral, Jannat Zubair, Janvi Gaur, Karan Kundrra, Lakshmi Manchu, Maheep Kapoor, Mukesh Chhabra, Nikita Luther, Purav Jha, Raftaar, Raj Kundra, Sahil Salathia, Sudhanshu Pandey, Sufi Motiwala, and Uorfi Javed. Uorfi Javed and Nikita Luther turned out to be the winners of the first season of the show hosted by Karan Johar. For the unversed, the second season of "The Traitors" was announced by the makers even before season one came to an end. In addition to this, Jasmin's Punjabi laughter-ride "Honeymoon", co-starring Gippy Grewal also returned to the cinema halls on March 14 this year.Helmed by Amarpreet G S Chhabra, "Honeymoon" follows the journey of Deep (played by Gippy Grewal) and Sukh (Played by Jasmin Bhasin), a young couple excited for their much-awaited honeymoon—except there’s one hilarious hitch. Jasmin Bhasin drops lovely sneak peeks of 'birthday 2025' with beau Aly Goni | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Orange Sky on top of world indie music charts (2025-06-27T12:57:00+05:30)

Cover artwork for the single, Hungry Like the Wolf, by Orange Sky. From left: lead guitarist Dax Cartar, guitarist and lead vocalist Nigel Rojas, drummer Dion Camacho, and bassist and vocalist Nicholas Rojas. Photo and Artwork courtesy Soft Box Studios. - Orange Sky is hungry. Hungry Like the Wolf, that is. The Trinidad and Tobago rock band’s ska-soaked cover of Duran Duran’s breakout 80s hit has been climbing independent music charts since its October release. It is now number two on the Digital Radio Tracker Official World Indie Music Charts Top 100. Founding member, guitarist and vocalist Nigel Rojas was full of enthusiasm over the news, a media release said. Digital Radio Tracker takes its play stats from over 5,000 US and international radio stations, including FM and internet stations, noncommercial and commercial broadcasters. The Orange Sky cover of Hungry Like the Wolf has also been a fixture on the European Indie Music Chart since its release. Orange Sky is no stranger to hits. Over its 28-year history Orange Sky has had nearly 30 radio hits and has toured extensively. This year saw the band doing 12 international shows and thrilling Guyanese fans with three performances. With Rojas’ brother, longtime collaborator and band co-founder Nicholas on bass and backing vocals, Dax Cartar on lead guitar, and Dion Camacho on drums, the band has continued to make music in the midst of challenges and even released new music during the covid19 lockdowns, the release said. The Hungry Like the Wolf cover takes the original synth-pop ballad up by some BPMs and translates it into a throbbing, muscular ska-punk joint. Camacho’s driving drums and Cartar’s sharp licks on lead guitar combine with the brothers’ growled harmonies and Nigel’s ad-lib chanting on the track to make this remake fresh, the release said. “We grew up with this song,” Nigel said in the release. “That reference might date us because the Duran Duran original came out in 1982. But we think it’s our experience and knowing the song so intimately that gave us the authority to reinterpret it in a new Caribbean voice. You know Orange Sky can’t do ordinary’, and believe me this cover is not ordinary at all. It’s a banger and so far the fans love it. “We are receiving heavy rotation from radio stations on the West Coast of the US, in California, Oregon and Seattle, and other stations across the US, UK and Europe. TT and regional broadcasters have also picked up the release and are giving it tremendous airplay. “These charts are based on the amount of plays on world radio and playlists –satellite, online and syndicated– from established and emerging artists, unlike the Billboard charts which are based on sales of music. But make no mistake, ‘plays’ eventually turn into ‘sales.” The band plans to parlay the song’s initial impact into even more plays. “We are in the process of making a super video for the single, Hungry Like the Wolf, to fulfill the demand of the new interest and listenership through international radio.” Orange Sky won’t stop there. “We have plans for a four-country regional independent tour in March 2024 as well as appearances booked in festivals in Europe and the US West Coast and Hawaii.” The song was produced by Wayne DeSilva and recorded and mixed at The Purple Room at Audio Concepts, St James, under executive producer Andrew Bernard (of Touchdown fame).Listen to Orange Sky’s Hungry Like a Wolf on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and YouTube. Orange Sky on top of world indie music charts - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Kartik Aaryan’s poster as Chandu Champion elicits raves on social media (2024-06-11T13:37:00+05:30)

The Chandu Champion Poster is making waves on social media. Photo: Spice PR / Sterling Media The excitement to watch Kartik Aaryan in a never-before-seen avatar is evident as Chandu Champion, jointly produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and Kabir Khan, is slated to be among the big-ticket releases of the year. Kartik is seen as the wrestler wearing a langot, or loincloth worn in the Indian subcontinent as underclothing. Viewers are raving about Kartik Aaryan’s dedication and the effort he has poured to get into the skin of the character. The new poster featuring Kartik Aaryan as a boxer raises expectations to watch the film as it gears up for its release on June 14. “Bhaiiii ne aaag laga di… Champion aa raha hai ” said a Netizen. “What a champion! Without any steroids yeh kar ke dikhaya” said another. A social media user wrote, “Speechless@TheAaryanKartik do you even realize what you have done ?!? Man what an insane transformation is this!!!!! Our Champion is gonna rock!#KartikAaryan #ChanduChampion” “Unbelievable Transformation WOW @TheAaryanKartik #KartikAryan ChanduChampion” said yet another. “It’s being really hard to recognize him at first glance. THE TRANSFORMATION, THE BODY LANGUAGE, just a poster yet the goosebumps that are being served. KUDOS KARTIK, the way you step into your characters’ shoes is really insane.#ChanduChampion #KartikAaryan” was yet another tweet. “These 2 Posters of #ChanduChampion are still giving me Goosebumps!! Can’t wait for witness this INSANE transformation on 14th June #KartikAaryan” stated another Netizen, while ‘Poster of the year Mass ka baap #KartikAaryan #ChanduChampion” went another remark.The film has music by Pritam. It is based on the life Murlikant Petkar, a gold medalist who made the country proud at the 1970 Commonwealth Games and the 1972 Paralympics held in Germany. Vijay Raaz and Bhagyashree play key roles. Kartik Aaryan’s poster as Chandu Champion elicits raves on social media

Yodha makers and Pratilipi App expand Yodha Universe with Adventures of Yodha comics (2024-04-08T13:04:00+05:30)

The film Yodha will also have a comic book franchise based on the hero on Pratilipi Comics. Photo: Hype PR Ahead of Yodha’s theatrical release, the makers unveiled the Yodha Universe with the launch of Adventures of Yodha: The Case of the Missing Ship in collaboration with Pratilipi Comics. The world of Yodha, the Sidharth Malhotra starrer, presented by Amazon Prime and Dharma Productions in association with Mentor Disciple Entertainment, has expanded its horizons. In the run-up to the film’s theatrical release, the comic book, written by Akash Pathak and visualized by Ayantika Roy, spans eight episodes. Readers can immerse themselves in the adventures of Yodha by getting their hands on the limited edition, featuring all eight episodes of the comic book. Following its grand launch, the first three episodes are now available to read in both Hindi and English languages on the Pratilipi Comics App, with subsequent episodes releasing weekly on the platform. Adventures of Yodha: The Case of the Missing Ship takes protagonist Arun Katyal on a life-altering mission to a phantom island. He embarks on a journey to uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of a ship in the expansive waters of the Arabian Sea. How will Arun navigate through the challenges to get to the bottom of the mystery? To find out the answer to this question, the pages of Adventures of Yodha: The Case of the Missing Ship on the Pratilipi Comics App will provide it. Speaking about building the Yodha franchise, Karan Johar, producer and owner of Dharma Productions, said, “Yodha has been a passion project from the word ‘go’ for everyone associated with it. Right from the beginning, we’ve been driven by our ambition to build a universe that hits home for people of the Indian subcontinent, and Adventures of Yodha… is the first step towards achieving that goal. With Yodha, we strived to create an Indian counterpart for some of the globally- renowned multimedia franchises. The comic, much like the film, follows our hero, Arun Katyal, on an adventurous mission – though this one is entirely different from the film’s plot. It’s incredibly engaging, full of suspense and maintains an ongoing theme of mystery that keeps you hooked until the end of the eighth episode.” Apoorva Mehta, producer and CEO of Dharma Productions, added, “We aim to break new ground with the launch of Adventures of Yodha… and we’re certain that it will prove to be a game-changer for the film as well as the franchise at large. Pratilipi team have totally nailed it in keeping the excitement going throughout all eight episodes. The comic serves as the perfect introduction to the world of Yodha. It will also pique audiences’ curiosity to watch the film unfold on the big screen.” Ranjeet Pratap Singh, founder and CEO of Pratilipi, stated, “We are ecstatic to team up with Dharma Productions. We wanted to make sure the comic reaches the lengths and breadths of the country, so we decided to release it in both English and Hindi languages. Right now, three episodes are already live on our app, and we’ll be dropping the rest of them weekly until the grand finale.” Dr Rajeev Tamhankar, Head, Pratilipi Comics said, “We take immense pride in fostering a loyal community of comic fans, and we’re grateful for their support, to say the least. Together with Dharma Productions, we’ve worked hard to deliver an immersive reading experience.” Circling back to one of the big action thrillers of 2024, Yodha stars Sidharth Malhotra, Disha Patani and Raashii Khanna in the leads. Directed by the debutant duo of Sagar Ambre and Pushkar Ojha, the film follows Arun Katyal, the commanding officer of an elite unit, Yodha Task Force, on a thrilling rescue operation. Produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Shashank Khaitan, Yodha release in theatres worldwide on March 15.Pratilipi Comics, one of India’s largest online comic platforms, offers comics in the popular vertical webcomics format. With more than a whopping 13.6 million downloads on Play Store, it boasts of best-selling comics like Shaitani Rasmein, Mera Khadus Pati and Pret Bandh. Shaitani Rasmein has also been adapted into a television series.Yodha makers and Pratilipi App expand Yodha Universe with Adventures of Yodha comics

Social media has positives, pitfalls for actors, producers (2015-07-16T17:07:00+05:30)

Social media is giving television stars and creators a more direct relationship with fans and, as actor Joseph Morgan of the CW’s “The Originals” can attest, requires a thick skin. The connection can be particularly intense for shows on the CW, which has a comparatively young audience and shows with a heavy geek factor of comic book heroes, vampires and zombies. Fans don’t hesitate to speak out about what they do or don’t like on their favourite programmes. “There are always people who feel strongly that they don’t like something that happens,” Morgan, who plays Niklaus Maiaelson in The Vampire Diaries spinoff, said at a television conference on Sunday. “You have to accept that that’s a good thing — as long as people are feeling one way or another.” The online response makes him feel like he’s involved in the biggest play he’s ever been in, said Ian Somerhalder, who plays Damon Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries. Caroline Dries, executive producer of The Vampire Diaries, said her studio encourages producers and actors to live tweet when episodes of the show are airing. She’s resisted so far — she finds it “annoying” — but does watch what people are saying. The danger can come in listening too much. Do you try to write the show in response to what you think fans want to see? “The fans are so polarised in what they are rooting for that to appease all of them the show would be gobbledygook,” Dries said. “It wouldn’t make any sense.” Dries’ Twitter following is almost entirely composed of show fans. She takes the feedback like any human would — pride when something she’s written draws praise, hurt feelings when it’s the opposite. Actors and producers are warned against getting into online arguments with fans, although they don’t always succeed. Michael Narducci, executive producer of The Originals, found himself getting into a heated back-and-forth with a 16-year-old. He said he was responding to someone who suggested that one of the show’s characters be killed off. “Our fans are so passionate,” he said. “I want them to be passionate, but it hurts my feelings when they are insulting to the actors.”Source: The Asian Age, Image: flickr.com

Social media is no fun for Kate Upton (2015-06-15T12:28:00+05:30)

Even though Kate Upton shot to fame on social media— after clips of her dancing to The Dougie and The Cat Daddy went viral — the 22-year-old says she’s starting to turn away from the platforms that put her on the map. “I feel like social media at this point is kind of b******," the Sports Illustrated model told Net-a-Porter’s latest edition of The Edit. “At the beginning it was amazing and a lot of fun. It was like, ‘Cool, I can talk to my fans! And now I think that we’re losing the art of it. When I first joined Twitter it was just me, but [when] you’ve got contracts, it’s so planned. Now it’s about who has the best marketing, not who has a really good personality,” she explained. Kate, who is dating baseball star Justin Verlander, certainly has a point: her own Twitter feed is cluttered with promotional posts, most recently pushing her collaboration with makeup artist Bobbi Brown or her charitable work with animal adoption agencies. Source: The Asian Age, Image: flickr.com

HNY first Indian film at the google and twitter headquarters (2015-03-20T11:46:00+05:30)

. 02 •October• 2014, Google HQ: Director Farah Khan, Actress Deepika Padukone, Actors Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, BomanIrani and Vivaan Shah went to Google HQ first in the Silicon Valley. They were welcomed by a flash mob by Google employees who danced on HNY songs. Then the team was taken by Sunder Pichai, The World Head of Android, for a Google Hangout which was done in front of a packed house of Google employees. The Google office was full of many fans of all the stars who didn’t hesitate in showing their love by screaming out their favourite stars’ name time and again. SRK spoke about the beginning of his career, how he finds inspiration in ordinary and simple and what makes a person successful. Abhishek spoke about MrAmitabh Bachchan and that MrBachchan was jealous of Abhishek for being at the Google office and not him. Abhishek also shared his excitement of being amongst the employee of Google and rapped Ek Main AurEkTu Hai for them. Farah shared her happiness of bring team HNY to Google HQ. Boman and Vivaan shared the excitement. SundarPichai ended the conversation on the note that he was very happy that team HNY took out time to visit their office and how he has never seen his office so excited earlier. Twitter HQ: The next stop of the day for Team HNY was the Twitter HQ. The team was welcomed by Dick Constolo, CEO of Twitter and then they clicked a fun selfie. The team was gifted jacket with their Twitter Handles printed on it. Rishi Jaitley, India Head for Twitter then took the Team for an interaction with the employees of Twitter. With a packed house and cheers and shouts the team was welcomed and the trailer of HNY was played for all. Team HNY shared their experience of being on Twitter, the first time they signed up for it and how Twitter is a part of their daily lives. Rishi Jaitley Tweeted, “@iamsrk one day later, the company is still in awe of your visit. Means a lot that you and team took time to visit us at Twitter.” Happy New Year is a rollicking, flamboyant, colourful, witty, action-packed musical bonanza. The film is produced by Red Chillies Entertainments Pvt Ltd and distributed by Yash Raj Films worldwide. HNY will release this Diwali on 24th October 2014 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages. Source: page3bollywood.com...........................

Deepika Paudukone chats with fans on Facebook, thanks them for love (2014-10-25T10:14:00+05:30)

.. Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone on Wednesday thanked crores of her fans through Facebook chat. Wed, Mar 26, 2014 , Actress Deepika Padukone's fan following on Facebook has crossed 15 million, and as a mark of appreciation, she has decided to give her fans an opportunity to chat with her live on Facebook Wednesday. Her Facebook page is www.facebook.com/DeepikaPadukone, and it very recently crossed 15 million likes. Deepika, who gave four back to back hits like "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" and "Ram-leela" last year, has always considered her fans to be the reason behind her success, and she makes it a point to express her gratitude in her own small ways, said a source. "This Facebook chat seems to be yet another token of appreciation to her fans all over the world - her way of acknowledging that her fans mean the world to her," the source added. Source: Article, Reference-Image:flickr.com

Alia Bhatt goes digital with Maybelline New York (2014-10-18T18:39:00+05:30)

. Hosts India's first multi-city integrated Google Hangoutto interact with her fans on beauty trends for the season National, 30th July 2014: Alia Bhatt loves her fans and this time around she put together an innovative method to spend a fun evening with them talking about the things she loves most – make-up and her films! Staying true to its core values of being fun, edgy and fashionable,Maybelline New York, the world’s No. #1 make-up brandhosted India's first multi-city integrated Google Hangout with the Bollywood diva and brand ambassador, Alia Bhatt. Pioneering the digital space with groundbreaking initiatives and launches, Maybelline New York once again proved itself to be a front runner in innovation, beauty and youth connect. Visitors at Shoppers Stop in Delhi and Mumbai were in for a treat as they got the chance to interact with Alia Bhatt LIVE via a Google Hangout. Since Alia’s latest make-up favorites from Maybelline are the new Color Show nail colors, she quizzed her fans on the names of the shades and had a fun session with them sharing make-up and beauty tips. In addition to this, a few lucky shoppers were handpicked by Alia Bhatt from the crowd and received nail art tutorials from an artist present during the Hangout. Commenting on this fun way to interact with her fans, Alia Bhatt, brand ambassador of Maybelline New York, said, “I’ve always loved Maybelline New York not only for the innovative products they launch, but also for the initiatives they take up to engage with their consumers and fans. The experience of talking to so many fans in two different cities at the same time and sharing some of my thoughts on beauty was fantastic. It was such an interesting way to brighten up a regular Friday evening and at the same time get some amazing feedback from the fans on my work and Maybelline’s new launches.” Leena Shoor, Marketing Manager, Maybelline New York India, said, “As a tech savvy make-up brand, Maybelline New York has always aimed to engage with its consumers and fans in a very innovative manner. In order to continue representing the essence of the brand of being fun, edgy and fashionable, Maybelline introduces various novel initiatives with new product launches. Taking the brand to a next level of engagement, Maybelline decided to host India's first multi-city integrated Google Hangoutwith Alia Bhatt who is the face of the brand and represents the brands core values.” Across India, over 92,121fans tuned-in LIVE to the Hangout which received an overwhelming 92 Millionimpressions across Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Instagram.The popular make-up brand represents the young, contemporary cosmopolitan girl who is attuned to fashion and loves to experiment with make-up products. Hence, all of its campaigns have been clutter breaking in the cosmetics industry. Over the years, Maybelline New York has pioneered various brand engagement strategies through innovative use of the digital platforms to get fans and consumers to sit and take notice, get educated and eventually use the unique products on offer by the brand. Source: Article

Deepika Padukone voted in as the Number 1 Bollywood heroine (2014-10-15T22:52:00+05:30)

It serves as evidence that Deepika Padukone has stolen the hearts of countless Bollywood fans across the nation, as she got voted for the top spot on India Today’s Mood of the Nation: Bollywood’s Heroine No. 1 Poll. India Today holds the Mood of the Nation Poll, a comprehensive annual poll to gauge mass opinion on a variety of topics. The poll is conducted online on topics ranging from politics, sports and entertainment. In the ‘Bollywood’s Number 1 Heroine’ category, Katrina Kaif and Kareena Kapoor earned 10% vote each to come in after Deepika Padukone, who received 13%. Sonakshi Sinha and Priyanka Chopra secured 9% and 6% votes respectively. Deepika Padukone received rave reviews for her very first performance in Om Shanti Om in 2007. She won 4 Best Female Debut Awards and was even nominated as Best Actress for the same. Delivering hits after hits with ‘Cocktail’, ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’, ‘Ram Leela’ and ‘Chennai Express’, she has won several esteemed awards for her performances in her acting career of 8 years. Deepika Padukone also leads the way on social media with the most number of followers on social networking websites Facebook and Twitter as compared to the rest of the film industry. Humbled by the massive fanfare, Deepika even engaged in a live chat with her fans on Facebook to celebrate hitting 15 million followers. The graceful actress is also among the few Bollywood personalities who have an account on photo-sharing website Instagram. Apart from wowing audiences with her skill as an impeccable actress, Deepika Padukone has also turned heads as a style diva, having received awards for her wonderful fashion sense. Practically every look she has donned has worked for the ever graceful Deepika Padukone. She was also voted as the sexiest woman in the world in a poll conducted by FHM Magazine in July this year. Source: Article, Image: flickr.com

Twitter comes to Rajat Kapoor rescue (2014-10-13T08:19:00+05:30)

.. Ankhon Dekhi is a humorous film about a man's journey, the script for which has been written by Rajat Kapoor himself. Infact after the script was complete, Rajat approached quite a few production houses with the script. After failing to raise money for his upcoming independent film, a disheartened Rajat Kapoor had poured out his disappointment in a tweet stating that he will put the script on a backburner and go back to theatre. Never had he thought that a simple tweet can do what months of his hard work couldn’t. Within hours, he landed a producer. Manish Mundra, an NRI with a petrochemical factory in Nigeria who followed Rajat on the social networking site and had watched his films, tweeted back saying he was interested in investing in the project. When contacted Manish in Nigeria, he confirmed the news over the phone and said: “Rajat sent across his cell number and we had a telephonic conversation. He offered to send me the script but I was more interested in the budget.” Rajat initially thought it was a hoax as Manish knew nothing about the industry or the working of a film. However after a brief interaction over email and then phone he found himself a producer. Manish flew down to Mumbai, met him and signed up as the producer of Ankhon Dekhi before flying back leaving him to make the film the way he wanted. “He returned when the film was ready and fortunately liked it a lot. Now, Manish is so gung-ho about the medium that he plans to make at least one film a year,” said a delighted Rajat. His debut production, Ankhon Dekhi, which is about an elderly man who one fine day decides he will only believe what he sees, is gearing up for a March 21 release. “It is a modest budget for a Hindi film but the biggest budget I have worked with. If the film works, maybe Manish and I will collaborate on another film,” said the still-awed Rajat who is yet to believe his luck. His producer added, “I’ve invested Rs 8-10 crores in the film which is small for Bollywood but big for me. But it’s worth the expense.” Ankhon Dekhi will mark Rajat coming back to direction after a huge gap. Previously, Rajat has directed films like Mixed Doubles (2006) and Mithya (2008) Source: page3bollywood.com

little girls at the Barbie and Hot Wheels show at LFW (2014-10-10T20:44:00+05:30)

Barbie and Hot Wheels in association with Hamleys hosted a first of its kind fashion show at the Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014, where 29 kids aged between 6-12 years from across India walked the LFW ramp. To be a part of the grand finale, children from across India went through the Hamleys Ramp Camp workshops which helped them from confidence building exercises to posing on the ramp, followed by a Facebook contest and final auditions. 25 lucky kids from across locations were selected on the basis of their confidence, enthusiasm, poise and overall personality. Accompanying the regional winners on the LFW ramp were the celebrity kids Kuhu Singh, Kashvee Barjatya and Mark Raut, while the showstopper for the evening was the beautiful Ruhanika Dhawan. The show was choreographed by the talented Rashmi Virmani. At the Lakme Fashion Week, the girls walked the ramp in the mesmerizing latest collection from Barbie signifying the brand message ‘With Barbie, Anything is Possible™’. The collection highlighted Barbie’s signature style through its themes which are pink, playful, iconic, luxe and full of sparkle-shine called Fab Icon, Sweet Socialite, Pink is the New Black. The range includes party wear, casual dresses, tops, tees, denims, trousers, leggings, skirts, jumpsuits in addition to season specific apparel like jackets & sweaters. The latest addition to the range is skeggings (Skirt + leggings), a perfect amalgamation of fashion & comfort for girls. This range is readily available at Barbie Stores across the country. The edgy collection by Hot Wheels comprises stylish jackets and t-shirts for little boys that display the brand attributes of speed, performance and power. The themes, The Boy in all of us and Pit Crew are inspired by dynamic cars and racing. The range includes cool graphics with cars in action combined with Hot Wheels logo play and racing and stunt cars with chequered flags & badges. Speaking about the event Manu Sharma, Business Manager for Hamleys said, “Hamleys has always aimed at providing a magical experience for all its customers and we are pleased to have given the kids from across India a platform to showcase their talent at the Lakme Fashion Week. We are heartened by the amazing response we have received from both children and their parents and are happy to be able to reiterate the promise of being world’s finest toy stop” Speaking about the event Rahul Bhowmik, Marketing Director, Mattel India said, “We are pleased to have associated with Hamleys and Lakme Fashion Week and reach out to young Barbie and Hot Wheels fans in India. This LFW collection combines the latest trends in international fashion and blends it with Barbie’s signature style, which any fan can easily buy at their nearest Barbie store. The kids truly gave a spectacular performance today and we are thrilled to have given them this chance to walk the LFW ramp. With this Barbie and Hot Wheels event, we want to give the kids an opportunity to believe that they can dream big in any part of their day whether it is school time, play time, bedtime, sports time or lunch time. Source: http://www.page3bollywood.com