Ayesha Takia

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 16 : Actor Janhvi Kapoor is excited to show what work she has done in 'Ulajh' film. On Tuesday, she took to Instagram and shared that the teaser of the film will be unveiled on April 17. Dropping the motion poster of the film, Janhvi on Instagram wrote, "#UlajhTeaser out tomorrow at 11am! Stay tuned."Directed by National Award winner Sudhanshu Saria, the patriotic thriller film also stars Gulshan Devaiah and Roshan Mathew in the lead roles.Produced by Junglee Pictures, the project 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 new-age thriller promises to be unlike anything else audiences have seen in this genre.It also stars Rajesh Tailang, Meiyang Chang, Sachin Khedekar, Rajendra Gupta and Jitendra Joshi in pivotal roles.Excited to be a part of 'Ulajh', Janhvi earlier said, "When I was approached with the script of 'Ulajh', it instantly attracted me because as an actor, I am constantly looking for scripts that make me break out of my comfort zone and portraying a character based in the celebrated world of the Indian Foreign Services was just that. Just as the name of the film suggests, my character and the story have so many layers, emotions, and parameters, which is challenging and exciting at the same time. I am thrilled for the audience to see me in this new role envisioned by Sudhanshu, who has such a fresh approach towards dealing with this genre. I am also looking forward to working with such talented co-actors and a development studio like Junglee Pictures for the first time."

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 : Neelam Kothari Soni undoubtedly ruled the silver screen in the late 80s and 90s. With films like 'Ilzaam', 'Khudgarz', 'Hatya', 'Taaqatwar', 'Hum Sath Sath Hain' and 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' in her kitty, she took Bollywood by storm with her graceful presence. However, one day, she broke the hearts of several fans as she decided to move away from films.While away from the world of cinemaNeelam ventured into her family business of jewellery and established her name as a successful businesswoman. Surprisingly, four years ago, she made a long-awaited return to the screen with the reality show 'Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives' and is now very active in the entertainment industry. Speaking with ANI, Neelam reflected on her journey, revealing she left the industry as she thought her shelf life in cinema was over but now she is casting her belief aside and proving that "age is just a number"."My journey has been like a yo-yo...you know, I saw a big start in the 80s and 90s, then, you know, I left the industry. And then I started my own business, my family's jewellery business and then I came back with a bang with 'Fabulous Lives'. It's been incredible. I am very fortunate to have these opportunities come my way. So, my journey in a nutshell, I would just say that it's been a roller coaster ride. I have seen ups and downs as well. I've seen everything," she said."I'll be honest...I left the industry because I thought my shelf life was over. And honestly, when I hit 50 I got very complacent, just going to the office and coming back home being a mom, being a wife and being a working mom. And all of a sudden, you know, I'm back, you know, with a bang...so it shows age is just a number," Neelam added.Neelam took a break from the acting profession when she was at the peak of her career."I left when I was at the top and I feel that that's how people have sort of somehow remembered me also because I didn't fizzle out," she expressed.Neelam's most recent work project includes Audible's podcast series 'Marvel's Wastelanders: Wolverine'. Neelam has lent her voice to the character of Jean Grey. Sharing her experience working on the audio series, she said, "I am not so much of a science fiction fan. So this whole universe, and this whole Marvel series is very new to me...and as someone who's creative, I definitely wanted to get into this medium as well...it's another world altogether. I actually finished it in a breeze and the whole team was so sort of encouraging and helpful. And I actually had a blast. I felt like I was transported into another world. So for me, it was just I was so excited."In the coming months, she will be seen in the third season of 'Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives'.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 4 : Actor Shanaya Kapoor has shared some pictures with her pet dog 'Pabloooo'. On Thursday, she took to Instagram and dropped a bunch of pictures where she can be seen enjoying the sunset with Pabloooo. Along with the post, she wrote, "sunsets with my pabloooo" with a heart emoticon. Fans bombarded the comment section with sweet and cute comments. A user wrote, "Awesome" Another fan commented, "Wonderful view"Shanaya is all set to make her acting debut with Mohanlal's pan-India 'Vrushabha', directed by Nanda Kishore. It will be released simultaneously in Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Hindi in 2024.Earlier, Dharma Productions announced a film titled 'Bedhadak' with Shanaya, Lakshya and Gurfateh.Sharing the update, Shanaya took to Instagram and unveiled her first look from the film."I am extremely grateful and humbled to join the Dharma Family with #Bedhadak - directed by the brilliant Shashank Khaitan. I can't wait to kickstart this journey, I need all your blessings and love," she captioned the post.The film is directed by Shashank Khaitan. However, no update about the film has been given since then.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3 : Actor Yash is all set to kick start the shooting of his highly anticipated film 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups' in Karnataka.Directed by Geetu Mohandas and produced by Venkat K Narayana's KVN Productions and Yash's Monster Mind Creations, a new update about the film is that Yash will soon start the shoot in Karnataka.Confirming the same, the film's producers revealed, "Due to the lack of optimal facilities, all our big films end up being shot outside the state. Yash has long expressed that concern, and to change that, we at KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations are kickstarting the shooting of Toxic in Karnataka. We have already erected massive sets, creating many job opportunities and avenues for people at ground level, technicians and budding talent in the state. We are working towards making a film of global potential.""As producers, we had options from various locations in India and abroad. The film has onboard actors and technicians from multiple industries, even international talent, and setting up a base there would have been more economical. However, Yash and KVN took the initiative to establish Toxic HQ in Karnataka before we shoot parts of the film in locations elsewhere, and showcase the tremendous potential of our people," the statement added.In December 2023, Yash announced the film's title with a video on Instagram and wrote, "'What you seek is seeking you' - Rumi A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups #TOXIC."The video gave a glimpse of the actor's looks in the film wearing a hat and with a cigar in his mouth.The film is touted to be an action-oriented film set against the backdrop of the drug mafia.After the success of the KGF movies, actor Yash became a household name. Now fans are eagerly waiting to see him in 'Toxic'. The film is scheduled to hit the screens on April 10, 2025.

Abhay Deol made his debut with the film 'Socha Na Tha'. Today, on the film's anniversary, the actor took a trip down memory lane and said it "feels like it was only yesterday."To mark this occasion, Abhay shared a poster featuring him and Ayesha Takia along with a lengthy note. "On this day 19 years ago, I made my debut in the film "Socha Na Tha". Still feels like it was only yesterday! It's been quite the learning curve, how innocent and naive we were.Whilst I'm happy that I didn't cave into market demands and package myself into a brand via endorsements and P.R, I do wish I was a bit more savvy," he said."But here I am, 19 years later, still making movies. I cannot be more grateful. And I did become a brand via the film choices I made. I faced the successes and failures of my choices by myself. Following my heart has taught me many valuable lessons. I wouldn't change a thing, because I wouldn't be the man I am today, so comfortable in his skin. Although I do wish I'd gotten my own stylist for the movie, and someone to tell me that my side burns made me look like a 70's...!" Helmed by Imtiaz Ali, which was his directorial debut. 'Socha Na Tha' featured debutants Abhay Deol and Ayesha Takia in lead roles.Despite receiving positive reviews from critics, the film did not make a significant mark at the box office. It explores the complexities of love and relationships.As soon as the post was uploaded, fans and industry members flooded the comment section.Bobby Deol drooped star emoticons.One of the users wrote, "wonderful movie watched it almost 6 -7 times."Another user commented, "So far one of the best love stories. Have watched it almost 20 times! Simply beautiful."Meanwhile, Abhay Deol is gearing up for his next 'Bun Tikki', and on Sunday, he shared a picture from the last day of shooting.Taking to Instagram story, Abhay treated fans with a selfie featuring him and crew at the back.Sharing the photo, he wrote, "Last day last shot. Gonna miss this crew."Recently, Abhay shared a picture with Shabana Azmi and Zeenat Aman along with a sweet note.He recalled being an underconfident and bullied child.The note read, "I was quite the under confident, under achieving, bullied child. No one had any expectations of me and neither did I inspire confidence from anyone. But that's the beauty of life, anything is possible, so don't stop learning. Now here I am, working with these two legends, @thezeenataman and @azmishabana18, pictured here along with my director @farazarifansari who is not a legend, (yet!)."He added, "Believe in yourself, validate yourself, it's the internal that influences the external. Only you can put yourself down, or up, don't give that power away to anyone. Our film "Bun Tikki" is almost over, and like me, it's a little film that dares to dream big. So can you! Thank you @farazarifansari, for believing in me."'Bun Tikki' stands out among debut pictures of the year, bringing together two renowned actors, Shabana Azmi and Zeenat Aman, on the big screen.

Ayesha Takia's recent appearance at the Mumbai airport has become the talk of the town. Ayesha was spotted at the Mumbai airport on Saturday. She happily posed for the paps who were stationed outside the airport. Soon her pictures and videos from the airport surfaced online. However, numerous negative comments regarding her appearance flooded the internet. Following backlash, Ayesha took to social media and took a stand for herself. "Need to say this, rushed to Goa two days ago... Had a medical emergency in my family... My sister has literally been in hospital. Amidst all this, I remember being stopped by paps and posing for them for basically a few seconds before flying off. Turns out there are no other important issues in the country except dissecting my looks," she wrote.She went on to clarify that the actor won't be making her comeback in Bollywood. "Been bombarded by viral ridiculous opinions of how ppl think I should have looked and don't. Literally get over me yaar, I have zero interest in doing any films or any comeback like people are saying. I'm living my life happily, never want to be in the limelight, not interested in any fame, don't wanna be in any film...So chill.. Pls feel free to not care about me at all."The actor said it is important that trolls find better things to do with their time rather than "pick apart good looking women."Ayesha added, "I'm blessed with a fabulous life and do not need your opinions, save it for those interested. I'm sending back all your shi**y energy. Do better people, get a hobby, eat a fun meal, talk to your friend, smile, whatever it takes to not feel so unhappy that you need to tell a gorgeous happy woman how she's not looking like you wanted," she wrote.Ayesha began her career in showbiz as a model and gained attention with Falguni Pathak's song Meri Chunar Udd Udd Jaye. Later she made her Bollywood debut with Taarzan: The Wonder Car. She was also featured in films like Dil Maange More!!!, Dor, No Smoking, Wanted, Salaam-E-Ishq and Paathshaala.

Ira Khan who got married a day ago shared a picture of herself with hubby Nupur Shikhare on Thursday. She took to Instagram stories to share a fresh morning selfie with Nupur.What caught the eye of social media users is Ira's 'Bride to be' headband, which she kept flaunting from the day of her wedding.In the image she dropped today, she slashed 'to be' with just the 'bride' lettering getting visible.Ira can be seen in a white furry sweater.Ira Khan got married to her longtime beau, Nupur Shikhare, at Taj Lands End in Mumbai on Wednesday.Ira looked gorgeous in a deep-cut choli with pink and green-coloured dhoti pants. She elevated her wedding look with a stunning silver dupatta placed over her head. Nupur was seen in a blue bandhgala suit.Nupur jogged from his house to the venue dressed in a black vest and white shorts. The couple's family also marked their presence in front of the papparazzi and posed for family-jam pictures.Aamir opted for a cream-coloured sherwani and a pink turban. Aamir's first wife, Reena Dutta, his ex-wife, Kiran Rao and his sons, Junaid Khan and Azad, also posed for family pictures.Reportedly, Nupur and Ira met during the COVID-19 lockdown when Nupur was training Aamir Khan and Ira was living with her father. The duo had an engagement party in November last year.Also, a grand wedding function has been planned in Udaipur on January 8. The couple, along with their families, will head to Udaipur soon.

Marking his first film's fifth anniversary, Aayush took to Instagram and penned a note of gratitude."So I completed 5 years in the industry today, 5th October 2018 Loveyatri released and wow what a journey it has been. Somebody rightly said that your first film is always going to be special, hits and flops will keep happening but nothing comes close to the feeling of working on your first," he wrote.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Aayush Sharma (@aaysharma)Aayush added, " The jitters of facing the camera for the first time, to waiting for the first reaction from the theatre on a Friday. Couldn't have asked for a better start. From being a flat foot dancer to being under the wings of the amazing @vaibhavi.merchant and learning Garba for the first time. It's all been so special."He also thanked his brother-in-law Salman Khan for giving him a chance and trusting him."Big thank you to @beingsalmankhan for trusting 3 newcomers to fulfill our dreams @abhiraj88,@warinahussain and me, we literally danced our way on Too the big screen. Big Thank you to @abhiraj88 for guiding me like a professor on my first and making sure that we were not only having fun in front of the camera but off the camera as well, from being a very strict First AD on sultan you became the elder brother on set, can't thank you enough for having faith in me and giving this movie your all, learned so much from you. But most importantly thank you all for giving so much love to Loveyatri & giving me an opportunity to fulfill my dreams to see myself on the big screen," he shared.Aayush also recalled how people used to call him "chogada boy" as the song 'Chogada' became an instant hint."My fondest memory is walking into a theatre and seeing the audience dance to chogada. It's been 5 years and still people remember me as the "chogada boy." There are many things that you get used to as you keep working more in movies but one thing that still remains intact is the excitement for the audience reaction on a Friday," he said.Speaking of Aayush's upcoming projects, he will be seen in an action-packed avatar in 'Ruslaan'.'Ruslaan' also stars debutante Sushrii Mishraa, veteran South star Jagapathi Babu, and Vidya Malavade.

Esha Gupta is making sure that she unleashes her fashionable avatar at Cannes 2023 in the best way.The 'Jannat 2' star stole attention at the opening night party in a sultry black bodycon dress.Recently, Esha took to Instagram and shared pictures of her new look. She wrote, "Nights in Cannes!."The 'Rustom' actor sizzled on the red carpet on the second day of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival as well.The black outfit had a silver neck holder strap that had rhinestones attached. She accentuated her ensemble with a silver clutch. Esha wore subtle smokey eyeshadow with a soft makeup look. While for the hairdo, she kept her hair natural with a low bun with strands pulled back from her face.She made her debut in a white gown with a thigh-high slit on Tuesday. The dress was highlighted with a collar and delicate lace flowers on the neck.Cannes Film Festival 2023 started on May 16 and will conclude on May 27. Established in 1946, the festival serves as a platform for filmmakers to showcase their works and compete for prestigious awards, including the Palme d'Or, the highest prize awarded at the festival.Besides Esha, other Bollywood divas including Aishwarya, Sara Ali Khan, Urvashi Rautela, Esha Gupta, Manushi Chillar and Mrunal Thakur have also marked their presence at Cannes 2023.

She made her debut in a white gown with a thigh-high slit. The dress was highlighted with a collar and delicate lace flowers on the neck.She also shared her look in her Instagram Story. Recently, Esha took to Instagram and shared pictures confirming that she had reached French Riviera. She looked beautiful in a bodycon dress featuring a thigh-high slit. She wrote, 'Cannes'.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Esha Gupta (@egupta)Sara Ali Khan, Anushka Sharma and Manushi Chillar are also making their Cannes debut this year.Anushka recently met the France ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenin with her husband Virat Kohli at the French Embassy in New Delhi. The ambassador captioned his social media post with a hint of Sharma's trip to the festival which will take place in the fashion capital of the world."A pleasure meeting @imVkohli and @AnushkaSharma! I wished Virat & #TeamIndia all the best for the upcoming tournaments, and discussed Anushka's trip to #CannesFilmFestival," Emmanuel tweeted.Content creator Dolly Singh will also be seen at the Cannes Film Festival this year."The Cannes Film Festival has been an important platform for Indian artists to showcase their talent on the international stage. Over the years Indian talent has not only brought Indian cinema to the world stage but has also helped to break down cultural barriers and promote cross-cultural exchange. Today I am honoured to be contributing in my own unique way to this exchange and making my debut this year at the festival. From making candles in the small town of Nainital to walking the red carpet at Cannes, I'm truly grateful and excited for this opportunity. This was a long-standing dream and I've finally ticked an important milestone off my bucket list," she shared.The 72nd edition of the Cannes Film Festival will take place on May 16 to May 27, 2023.