Harami features Emraan Hashmi while High stars Akshay Oberoi. (Photo: Germ Collective/YouTube, MX Player/YouTube)Bollywood’s legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar turned 91 on Monday. Mangeshkar has, in a career spanning over seven decades, recorded songs for over a thousand Hindi films, and in thirty-six regional and foreign languages. A recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the Bharat Ratna, the singer is being flooded with birthday wishes on social media.
The day also marks the birthday of Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor. The actor turned 38 on Monday. Sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahani shared a collage of clicks featuring herself and Ranbir on Instagram. She captioned the photo, “Happiest bday AWESOMENESS! Love you so much ❤️ #mybabybrother❤️ #38andfab”
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Ranbir was working on his upcoming ambitious project Brahmastra, when the spread of coronavirus halted its production work. The Ayan Mukerji directorial also stars his girlfriend Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, Mouni Roy and Nagarjuna among others.
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Ananya Panday wished Fighter director Puri Jagannadh on his birthday. The actor said she cannot wait to be back on the set of Fighter, which also stars Vijay Deverakonda.
Akshay Oberoi and Shweta Basu Prasad are all set to win over fans with yet another gripping web series, High. The series will stream on MX Player from October 7 onwards.
Vicky Kaushal wished Sunny Kaushal on his birthday. The actor posted an adorable photo on Instagram.
Sharing a video on Instagram, Nimrat Kaur remembered her The Lunchbox co-star Irrfan Khan. The actor recently celebrated seven years of The Lunchbox.
Sonakshi Sinha and Shatrughan Sinha will feature in the music video of the single titled Zaroorat. The song, which aims to motivate people, will also feature prominent figures from various fields including Kiran Bedi, Sonal Mansingh, Laxmi Agarwal and others. The song is penned by Shravan Pundirr, and crooned by Simran Choudhary, Ajay Keswani, Shruti Unwind, Muhfaad and Violina.
Talking about the track, Shatrughan said in a statement, “In the writer's words, "Zaroorat mein zaroori ho jaate hain" is the need of the hour. This is sound advice for the current state and the conditions that we're living under. The song gives expression to the pain of the people and how it can be eased. I am positive that we will tide through these difficult times and I am happy to have been part of such a perceptive and creative initiative.”
Remembering Yash Chopra, Preity Zinta shared that after working on Veer Zaara, the filmmaker never called her Preity again. Sharing a picture on Instagram, the actor write, "Remembering Yash Uncle - My fav Director, a man who had the biggest and the youngest heart. He spoilt me with food, love and his wonderful stories. After I worked with him for Veer Zaara he never called me Preity again. It was always Zaara. Yash Uncle, You will forever live in my heart and millions of hearts. Thank you for enriching our lives by giving us such beautiful, meaningful and memorable cinema. Love you"
Sharing a video from Chandni Bar, starring Tabu in the lead role, Madhur Bhandarkar wrote, "An important milestone in my career. Thanks to the #bardancers for their invaluable contribution during research, A big thanks to the Cast & Technicians, producers #RMohan #AmitMohan, talented @atul_kulkarni & my protagonist the flawless #Tabu"
The makers of Harami shared the film's trailer on Monday. Starring Emraan Hashmi, the movie will have its world premiere at 2020 Busan Film Festival.
Asha Bhosle shared a throwback photo on Twitter, wishing Lata Mangeshkar on her 91st birthday.
On Monday, Shilpa Shetty Kundra motivated fans with a video in which the actor can be seen performing yoga.
Anushka Sharma celebrated two years of Sui Dhaaga's release. The actor took to Instagram and wrote, "Celebrating 2 years of a gratifying tale, very close to my heart for its authenticity, and deep roots intertwining the spirit of self-startership and self belief!"
Talking about how the film's characters were inspired from real life, director Sharat Katariya said in a statement, "I saw a man who was working as a tailor to make ends meet and from there it began. These are the real people. These are the real heroes. For me, he is a superhero. Superheroes are not just about flying in the air. Superheroes are also about making ends meet in the most difficult scenarios. That's how it came in and became social commentary.”
Vikrant Massey and Yami Gautam's dance number from Ginny Weds Sunny, "Sawan Mein Lag Gayi Aag", is out. The song is crooned by Mika Singh, Neha Kakkar and Badshah.
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On Lata Mangeshkar's birthday, here's a rare photo of the legendary singer.
The trailer of Footfairy is out. The crime-thriller stars Gulshan Devaiah, Kunal Roy Kapur and Sagarika Ghatge. The film will release on October 24.
Sanya Malhotra shared a fun video from the sets of Pataakha, celebrating two years of the Vishal Bharadwaj film.
Ahead of the release of Khaali Peeli, Ishaan Khatter shared videos giving a glimpse of the "vibes" on the film's sets.
Sonu Sood on Monday asked schools and colleges to support needy students and save their careers. He tweeted, "I request all schools & colleges not to force the needy students to deposit their fees. Kindly do not stop their online classes. Give them some time to bounce back. A little support from you will save many careers. This gesture of empathy will make them better humans too."
Sharing a collage, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni wished her brother Ranbir Kapoor on his birthday.
Hansal Mehta's series Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story will premiere on October 9.