Jayashree

Actor

Date of birth:

1 Jan 1921

Height:

Actor

Naandi

(1964)

Actor

Mehandi

(1958)

Actor

Actor

Ching Lan

Parchhaiyan

(1952)

Actor

Dahej

(1950)

Actor

Chanda

Nagakannika

(1949)

Actor

Actor

Ching Lan

Shakuntala

(1943)

Actor

Shakuntala

Awards

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Ajay Devgn wishes 'Maidaan' director Amit Sharma on birthday, says "keep achieving your goals"

13 Apr 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 13 : 'Maidaan' director Amit Sharma is celebrating his birthday today. On this special occasion, actor Ajay Devgn penned a special post for him.Taking to Instagram stories, Ajay shared a picture of himself and Amit from the sets.The image captured Ajay Devgn dressed in a white shirt teamed with beige pants and a printed tie. He can seen looking at Amit, while the director posing for the camera. Along with the post, he wrote, "Happy Birthday @iamitrsharma. Wishing you continued success and the vision to keep achieving your goals."Ajay-starrer is running in theatres.The film raked in Rs 7.25 cr at the box office on the opening day, as per trade analyst Taran Adarsh."Inspite of the big holiday [#Eid], #Maidaan opens to shockingly low numbers... Biz at urban centres in particular should've multiplied post-noon onwards, but, despite merits and appreciation, the Day 1 biz is dismal, way below the mark... Wed previews + Thu Rs 7.25 cr. #India biz. #Boxoffice #Maidaan enjoys glorious word of mouth, but that needs to convert into footfalls, especially over the weekend... In fact, a miraculous turnaround on Sat - Sun is a must... Let's see how its biz pans out in the next couple of days," he wrote on X.Directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, 'Maidaan' is a poignant portrayal of Syed Abdul Rahim's unwavering dedication to football, which brought tremendous pride to India. Ajay Devgn essays the role of Rahim, supported by a talented ensemble cast including Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, and Rudranil Ghosh.The film also stars Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, and Bengali actor Rudranil Ghosh in pivotal roles and also features Priyamani, Gajraj Rao and Bengali actor Rudranil Ghosh in pivotal roles.

'Maidaan' final trailer: Ajay Devgn on mission to put Indian football on world map

2 Apr 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 : As actor Ajay Devgn turned 55 years old today, the makers of the much-awaited movie 'Maidaan' treated fans with a return gift by sharing the final trailer of the film.Taking to Instagram, Ajay shared the final trailer video and captioned it, "Dil EK, Samaj EK, Soch EK! Witness the untold true story of S.A. Rahim and his #TeamIndia, aajao #Maidaan mein, in Cinemas 10th April! #MaidaanFinalTrailer Out Now!"View this post on InstagramA post shared by Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn)Based on a true story, 'Maidaan' is directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, the film features Ajay Devgn portraying the character of Syed Abdul Rahim, a man who devoted his life to football, bringing immense pride to India. Alongside Ajay, the film stars Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, and Bengali actor Rudranil Ghosh in pivotal roles.The trailer opens with Priyamani's character encouraging her husband Syed Abdul Rahim, played by Ajay, with a pep talk. She lauds him for believing that India can achieve football glory in the imminent Olympics, back in the 1950s. The video also shows Ajay's character selecting young football players from the margins, building India's underdog team, player by player, in contrast to Gajraj Rao's burecreautic nature. Ajay and his team don't only have to face rivalry in the stadium but also with jeers from the crowd and a mob protesting outside demanding India to "go back."Earlier, the trailer of the movie showed, Ajay's character working hard to bring India's football game to the world map. In the trailer, he can be seen building a team, including young men from slums, and training them to make it big globally."We aren't the largest country, neither the richest. Half of the world doesn't know us. Football can create our identity because the whole world plays football. So, India needs to focus on making a world-class team for the next 10 years," Ajay said in the trailer's voice over.'Maidaan' trailer reminded moviegoers of films like SRK's 'Chak De! India' and Akshay Kumar's 'Gold'.In both films, SRK and Akshay played hockey coaches and helped their teams register a historic win.The film boasts a musical score by Oscar-winner AR Rahman. In 2020, producer Boney Kapoor had to dismantle the film set due to the lockdown imposed to curb the novel coronavirus pandemic. In May 2021, the set of Maidaan was destroyed by Cyclone Tauktae.The movie is all set to be released in theatres on April 10.

Ajay Devgn unveils 'Maidaan' new poster, film to clash with Akshay's 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'

23 Jan 2024

Ajay Devgn on Tuesday unveiled a new poster of his upcoming sports drama film 'Maidaan'.Taking to Instagram, Ajay shared the poster that he captioned, "The much-awaited game is about to flag off worldwide. Mark your calendars as #Maidaan takes over fields this Eid, April 2024, promising an inspiring tale that will leave you cheering & celebrating with pride."After multiple delays, 'Maidaan' is all set to hit the theatres on the occasion of Eid 2024.In the new poster, Devgn could be seen donning formal attires with his foot on a football.Interstingly, the film will face a big Bollywood clash with Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff's action thriller film 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'.Helmed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma and co-produced by Boney Kapoor and Zee Studios, 'Maidaan' is a sports drama dedicated to the golden years of Indian football.Ajay is essaying the role of the legendary coach Syed Abdul Rahim, who is widely known as the founding father of Indian football. The film also stars Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, and Bengali actor Rudranil Ghosh.Last year, the makers of 'Maidaan' unveiled the film's teaser which received massive responses from the audiences.The teaser opens with dynamic shots of sportsmen playing football in the rain. What stands out about them is how they are playing the 'greatest game' barefoot. Ajay then makes a striking appearance in a grey coat, holding an umbrella while overlooking a match.The teaser concludes with Ajay's power-packed dialogue, "Aaj Maidaan mein utarna gyarah lekin dikhna ek (today when you step out on the field, you should be 11 in number but should look like one)."In 2020, producer Boney Kapoor had to dismantle the film set due to the lockdown imposed to curb the novel coronavirus pandemic. In May 2021, the set of 'Maidaan' was destroyed by Cyclone Tauktae.Talking about Akshay-Tiger's 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' the film is helmed by Ali Abbas Zafar and the makers will be unveiling the film's official teaser tomorrow.'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' also stars Prithviraj Sukumaran and Sonakshi Sinha in the lead roles.Which film are you eagerly waiting for?

Ajay Devgn thanks daughter Nysa for his 'SPF-ready' look

27 Dec 2023

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn)The 'Singham' actor wore a black T-shirt with a matching jacket. He completed his look with black sunglasses.Ajay can be seen posing in a garden and thanked her daughter Nysa for his SPF-ready look.Notably, Ajay and Kajol got married in 1999. The couple welcomed their daughter Nysa in 2003 and their son Yug in 2010.Ajay shares a loving and caring bond with his children Nysa and Yug Devgan.Meanwhile, on the work front, Ajay will be next seen in director Neeraj Pandey's upcoming directorial 'Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha' opposite Tabu. The film promises to be a unique musical love story with an epic romantic drama spanning across 20 years, set between 2002 and 2023 and will be a multi-language release.The original soundtrack for the film has been composed by the renowned and celebrated music director M. M Kreem.The film also stars Saiee Manjrekar and Shantanu Maheshwari in pivotal roles.The film is all set to hit the theatres on April 26, 2024.Apart from that, he also has producer Boney Kapoor's period drama film 'Maidaan', an untitled supernatural thriller film alongside R Madhavan and Rohit Shetty's upcoming action thriller film 'Singham Again' in his kitty.'Singham Again' also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, and Tiger Shroff in lead roles.

Ajay Devgn shares glimpse from his Christmas celebrations

25 Dec 2023

Ajay Devgn on Monday shared a glimpse of his Christmas celebrations.Taking to Instagram, Ajay shared a blurry video of a decorated Christmas tree which he captioned, "My Christmas, warm, blurry and bright."Christmas is an annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed by billions of people worldwide on December 25 as a religious and cultural event.Meanwhile, on the work front, Ajay will be next seen in director Neeraj Pandey's upcoming directorial 'Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha' opposite Tabu.The film promises to be a unique musical love story with an epic romantic drama spanning across 20 years, set between 2002 and 2023, and will be a multi-language release.The original soundtrack for the film has been composed by the renowned and celebrated music director M. M Kreem.The film also stars Saiee Manjrekar and Shantanu Maheshwari in pivotal roles.The film is all set to hit the theatres on April 26, 2024.Apart from that, he also has producer Boney Kapoor's period drama film 'Maidaan', an untitled supernatural thriller film alongside R Madhavanand Rohit Shetty's upcoming action thriller film 'Singham Again' in his kitty.'Singham Again' also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, and Tiger Shroff in lead roles.

Kanika Dhillon, Rannvijay Singha's 'Mom@Work: From diapers to deadlines' first look poster out

29 Nov 2023

Taking to Instagram, Rannvijay shared the poster which he captioned, "Get ready for an entertainment packed journey with Girliyapa & @gerber_india present "Mom@Work - from diapers to deadlines" in association with @ikea.india It's where the chaos of motherhood collides with the challenges of the corporate world!"View this post on InstagramA post shared by Girliyapa (@girliyapa)Drawing parallels from her own life, Kanika will bring a new perspective on the challenges and joys of modern women as they navigate and balance professional and personal lives while catering to the fundamental duties of motherhood.The trailer of the series will be out on November 30.Kanika is known for projects 'Manmarziyaan' and 'Haseen Dillruba'.She is also all set to come up with 'Do Patti', which stars Kajol and Kriti Sanon in lead roles.She has also co-written Shah Rukh Khan's much-awaited film, 'Dunki', which is all set to release next month.

"Simple walk with my best bud": Ajay Devgn extends Children's Day greetings to son Yug

14 Nov 2023

Ajay Devgn, on Tuesday, dropped a sweet Children's Day wish for his son Yug. Ajay shared a picture on Instagram and wrote, "No big parade, just a simple walk with my best bud. Happy Children's Day, champ."In the picture, the 'Drishyam' actor can be seen walking with his 'best bud' Yug. As soon as Ajay posted an adorable moment with Yug, netizens bombarded the comment section with heart emojis and heartfelt comments. A fan wrote, "Walking on dad's path by matching his legendary footsteps".Children's Day is celebrated on November 14 every year as a mark of respect to the first Prime Minister of independent India, Jawaharlal Nehru. Pandit Nehru was fondly called 'Chacha Nehru' and was known for emphasising the importance of giving love and affection to children. After his death, it was unanimously decided to celebrate his birthday as 'Bal Diwas' or Children's Day in India. Nehru was born on November 14, 1889, in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. He breathed his last on May 27, 1964.Meanwhile, Ajay is gearing up for 'Singham Again'. Helmed by Rohit Shetty, the movie also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, and Ranveer Singh in the lead roles.'Singham Again' is the third installment of the super-hit franchise and the film is all set to hit theatres on the occasion of Independence Day 2024.It will face a big clash with Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2'.

Diwali: Ajay Devgn twins in green with son Yug, nephews

13 Nov 2023

Taking to Instagram, Ajay shared a happy picture from Diwali. The picture shows Ajay and his nephews playfully lifting Yug up in the air."Devgns assemble! ," Ajay captioned the post.Kajol also dropped several images from Diwali bash.For the celebrations, Kajol opted for a bright red saree and completed her look with matching bangles, earrings, and a bindi.In one of the snaps, Kajol is seen striking a pose with Ajay and her son Yug. She also posted a picture with her mother Tanuja and mother-in-law.Meanwhile, on the work front, Kajol recently came up with a web show 'The Trial - Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha', which is helmed by Suparn Varma. She will be seen sharing screen space with Kriti Sanon in 'Do Patti'.Helmed by Shashanka Chaturvedi, 'Do Patti' is produced by Kathha Pictures and co-produced by Kriti Sanon, also written by Kanika Dhillon and will stream exclusively on the OTT platform Netflix.The film is set to take viewers on a thrilling suspense-filled ride like never before and transport audiences to the mesmerizing hills of North India, which serve as a backdrop for the mystery and intrigue to unfold. Filmmakers began the production of the film in Mumbai on August 18.Earlier, sharing her thoughts on the film, Kajol said, "I couldn't be more thrilled to team up with Netflix once again after Tribhanga and Lust Stories 2, this time for an exhilarating ride that does Patti.""The opportunity to be on streaming has been truly exciting as it allows us to venture into unexplored territories and present captivating stories to audiences across the globe. Do Patti has a standout script that promises a unique blend of adventure and mystery. It is a story that is not only rooted in India but also promises the thrill that can be enjoyed by entertainment enthusiasts across borders", Kajol added.

Ajay Devgn shares special birthday wish for Boney Kapoor

11 Nov 2023

Ajay Devgn on Saturday shared a special wish for 'Maidaan' producer Boney Kapoor on his birthday. Taking to Instagram story, Ajay shared a picture featuring him and Boney Kapoor from the film set.Sharing the photo, he wrote, "Happy birthday Boney Ji! Wishing you happiness, peace & great box office returns!"Helmed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma and co-produced by Boney Kapoor and Zee Studios, 'Maidaan' is a sports drama dedicated to the golden years of Indian football.Ajay is essaying the role of the legendary coach Syed Abdul Rahim, who is widely known as the founding father of Indian football. The film also stars Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, and Bengali actor Rudranil Ghosh.Syed Abdul Rahim who served as coach and manager of Indian football team from 1950 until his death in 1963.In 2020, producer Boney Kapoor had to dismantle the film set due to the lockdown imposed to curb the novel coronavirus pandemic. In May 2021, the set of 'Maidaan' was destroyed by Cyclone Tauktae.The official release date is yet to be decided.Boney Kapoor has been a quite successful producer in Bollywood who has worked on films like 'Mr. India', 'Mom', 'Wanted', 'No Entry', among many more.Meanwhile, Ajay is gearing up for 'Singham Again'.Helmed by Rohit Shetty 'Singham Again' also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, and Ranveer Singh in the lead roles.'Singham Again' is the third instalment of the super-hit franchise and the film is all set to hit theatres on the occasion of Independence Day 2024.It will face a big clash with Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2'.

This is how Shanaya Kapoor enjoys her vacation in Maldives

6 Nov 2023

Shanaya Kapoor shared pictures from her vacation to Maldives. On Monday, Shanaya shared a bundle of pictures where she can be seen enjoying her holiday. She posted some photos of beautiful scenes and can be seen taking a dive in the sea and playing pool. Shanaya also dropped a selfie where she wore a black dress. Along with the post, she wrote, "days like these".Netizens bombarded the comment section with comments and emojis. A user wrote, "Just looking like a wow" while another fan commented, "Amazing".Shanaya is all set to make her acting debut with Mohanlal's pan-India 'Vrushabha'. Directed by Nanda Kishore, will be released simultaneously in Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Hindi in 2024.In March 2022, Dharma Productions announced a film titled 'Bedhadak' with Shanaya and 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.