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"I am always amazed by the love I get for 'Wake Up Sid.' I can't tell you, for Aisha Banerjee, for the 'Ektara' song, people are still sending me DMs. They are singing 'Ektara' and saying, 'This is for you, Konkona.' It's very touching. I appreciate it because I haven't done commercial films like that," Konkona said.Konkona went on to discuss how much she related to her character from the movie, Aisha Banarjee, an aspiring writer. "I thought I was far cooler than Aisha, but I liked working on that because Ayan Mukerji, who was the director and writer, was only 25-26. He was such a good writer-director, and the script was so nuanced. He had thought through everything so well. It was a delight to work with Ranbir and Ayan. They were already friends," Konkona said.Konkona praised her co-star Ranbir Kapoor, who has been to a film school and possessed the technical knowledge of camera placement."I was asking something to Anil Mehta, who is a famous DOP and Ranbir answered finally. I was really impressed about his camera knowledge," Konkona added.Recently, Konkona and Ranbir collaborated on an ad that evoked many memories and prompted fans to ask for a sequel to the Ayan Mukerji directorial.Ranbir Kapoor was last seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Animal,' while Konkona is featuring in 'Killer Soup' with Manoj Bajpayee, streaming on an OTT platform.

The trailer offers a glimpse into the lives of child artistes and the difficulties faced by them, as they pursue their family's dreams and their own aspirations. It also features perspectives from renowned industry professionals who started their career as child artistes like Sarika, Jugal Hansraj and older child actors like Darsheel Safary, and Parzaan Dastur.View this post on InstagramA post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin)It also presents insights from acclaimed filmmakers Shoojit Sircar and Amole Gupte, who have worked closely with child artists, as well as casting directors such as Mukesh Chhabra, Honey Trehan, and Tess Joseph.Written, produced and directed by Deepa Bhatia, the docuseries will premiere on Prime Video on December 15.

Rani Mukerji, who has given the Indian film industry some of the most memorable movies of all time including 'Mardaani', 'Black', 'No One Killed Jessica', 'Hum Tum' and 'Yuva', turned 44 on Monday. One of the most celebrated actors, Rani's career began in the mid-90s and she quickly shot to fame with films like 'Ghulam' and 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'. With movies like 'Hum Tum', 'Saathiya', 'Veer-Zaara' and 'Bunty Aur Babli', the actor solidified her place in the industry. Apart from giving the Indian cinema some acting gems, the actor also featured in some of the most popular tracks over the years including 'Aati Kya Khandala', 'Chupke Se', 'Hadh Kar Di Aapne', 'Say Shava Shava' and 'Jee Le Zaraa'. On her 44th birthday, Rani opened up about her plans to handpick the best scripts going forward and how she is excited to find movies that are about "hope and love" like 'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway'.Talking about her journey so far, Rani said, "It has been an exhilarating journey in cinema so far for me and I hope that it remains the same in the years to come. I have been fortunate enough to collaborate with some of the best minds in the form of directors, producers, actors and technicians who have pushed me to excel on-screen and reinvent myself every single time."She added, "I want to continue doing that with every project because I always want to push my boundaries to see where I land. I always knew that my journey will be tough but I sailed through the last 25 years with the audience's love by my side and my hard work and perseverance."The actor further said, "I have never accepted to be typecast or fit in a mould. I have always tried to be part of meaningful films with a very strong female protagonist at the centre of the story. I wanted to be a part of good films with important stories about Indian women. There have been times where I have been blessed with films that have worked and some that missed to make a mark with the audience but I think that's the best part about our industry. You win some and lose some and that helps you to grow from strength to strength to carve a special place as an individual artiste in a cutthroat industry like ours."About her next outing, 'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway', helmed by Ashima Chibber, Rani said, "My next project Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway is a film very close to my heart. I'm hoping that the story of this film will resonate with every Indian the way it did for me and my team. It's an incredible story of human resilience that will appeal to audiences across the country and across every age group."She added, "I'm very emotionally invested in this story as it connected with me as an actor and a mother. These are stories that need to be told. I really hope my next few years in cinema is studded with more such brilliant scripts. I'm hungry for them because these films not only entertain audiences but also deliver a great message to people. I want to do movies that are about hope and love."Rani was last seen in 'Bunty Aur Babli 2' opposite Saif Ali Khan. The film, which released last year, marked their on-screen reunion after more than a decade. Directed by Varun V Sharma, the film also featured Siddhant Chaturvedi and Sharvari Wagh.

Vijay Deverakonda starrer Pan-India film Liger has been making a buzz ever since it was announced. On Sunday, the makers of the pan-India film had revealed that they will be making an announcement on Monday, September 27. True to their promise, they have treated fans with wonderful news. The makers have roped in legendary boxer Mike Tyson for a cameo in Vijay Deverakonda's martial arts drama Liger.Making the announcement, producer Karan Johar took to his social media handle and wrote, "For the first time ever, the king of the ring will be seen on the big screens of Indian cinema! Welcoming @MikeTyson to the #LIGER team!"For the first time ever, the king of the ring will be seen on the big screens of Indian cinema! Welcoming According to reports, Mike Tyson will appear in the film before the climax and his role will change the course of the film. He is expected to join the team in Goa soon.Vijay had recently resumed the shoot of the film and is currently in Goa for the same. The teaser of the film was supposed to release in May. However, owing to the pandemic, the makers had decided to push the teaser date but also promised that Vijay will be seen in a never seen before avatar.Ananya Panday will be co-starring opposite Vijay in Liger, which is jointly produced by Puri Jagannadh, Charmme Kaur, Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta under Puri Connects and Dharma Productions banners. The film will release in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam and is directed by Puri Jagannadh.

Hollywood actor Jake Gyllenhaal is all set to star in Lorenzo De Felicis graphic novel titled Oblivion Song, of which Robert Kirkman will be making an adaptation of the same.According to Variety, on Tuesday, New Republic Pictures announced their plan to turn the story into a feature film, as they bought the rights of the novel. The film will be produced by Gyllenhaals production company Nine Stories and Riva Marker and Kirkman via Skybound Entertainment along with David Alpert, Bryan Furst and Sean Furst.Oblivion Song was released 2018 by Image Comics. The story revolves around Nathan Cole, a man who makes daily trips to try and rescue those still living in Oblivion, an apocalyptic hells cape in Philadelphia that was lost a decade prior, along with 300,000 of its citizens.In a statement, Kirkman said that they couldnt be more excited to find such great partners in New Republic and Nine Stories. As both companies have a tremendous reputation for premium storytelling at the highest level, they cant wait to see Jake bringing the character to life on the big screen. He added that they are so fortunate to have assembled a team that is as passionate about this comic as they are. Marker, whose producing credits include Cary Fukunagas Beasts of No Nation, comedic drama The Kids Are All Right gave his opinions on the project, calling the story a mind-blowingly captivating series, adding When faced with a cataclysmic event that permanently alters our lives, what would we choose to save? Just as Kirkman did with The Walking Dead and Invincible, in Oblivion Song, hes created the potential for a franchise that is profoundly entertaining, and the perfect opportunity to explore big questions were reckoning with globally.Oblivion Song will mark the first project under the first-look deal with New Republic and Nine Stories. Meanwhile, Gyllenhaal will next feature r in Michael Bays action thriller Ambulance for Universal, as well as Antoine Fuquas The Guilty for Netflix.

Updated: Jul 29, 2021 - 9:36 AM IST They say, nothing is better than a group of three besties, SonyLIVs upcoming Marathi series Shantit Kranti, is all set to roll out a story that defines ultimate friendship goals. 3 best friends Shreyas, Dinar and Prasanna, one road trip, truck-loads of humour, emotions and a journey of self-discovery. Shantit Kranti which signifies the epitome of peace and wellbeing is a story that will showcase deep-rooted friendships in an absolute classic way that is sure to connect with viewers across demographics. Adding perspective and peace to this beautiful evolution of a cheerful camaraderie among the three protagonists, the show also marks the debut of Bollywood actor Shikha Talsania, in Marathi cinema.Portraying the role of a Yoga practitioner, Shikha plays a prominent role in Shantit Kranti. In a show filled with moments of awe, laughter, and joy, her character stands out as someone who throws light on the importance of meditation and mental well-being, breaking all stereotypes of how a typical Yoga Practitioner is perceived to be. Her newest, larger-than-life avatar, brings out hard-hitting elements about friendships and life in general to ponder upon. The biggest hurdle while preparing for this role was not knowing the language. However, her commitment to this role is highly commendable as she learnt to speak Marathi with less than a week of training, making her flawless on-screen presence and her command over the language is definitely praiseworthy.Shikha Talsania shares, It has been an exhilarating experience shooting for SK! Initially, it was challenging to perform while speaking a language that I wasnt very comfortable with. In such cases, you dont trust your own improvisation or if an actor changes one of the cues, you're completely lost. But I had the best coach, Chetan, who is also one of the writers of the show, he was extremely patient, very encouraging, and literally helped me pick up the language with ease. Having said that, I also had the best directors, co-actors, and the entire team that truly watched out for me and guided me with my pronunciations etc. Im excited to start a journey with SonyLIV by being part of a fun-filled project that helped me look beyond and learn.Introducing popular Marathi actors - Abhay Mahajan (Shreyas), Alok Rajwade (Dinar), and Lalit Prabhakar (Prasanna) in the lead roles, Shantit Kranti is directed by Sarang Sathaye and Paula McGlynn.Shantit Kranti will make you plan a reunion with your friends, immediately. Coming soon on SonyLIV.

Mumbais Kalina university will soon be home to the citys most hygienic, professionally managed, and free-of-cost Covid care Isolation centre, International Students Hostel Isolation Centre, (for the under-priviliged) set up by Ashia - Hope for Life Foundation in association with MCGM. The facility was launched today with Smt. Kishori Pednekar, Honorable Mayor of Mumbai, Shri. Vishwanath Mahadeshwar, Former Mayor of Mumbai, Smt. Alka Sasane, Dhvani Bhanushali, Youth Icon & Pop Star, Asst Commissioner, MCGM - H/East Ward, Smt. Anita Gurnani, Co-founder of 50 Young, and Ms. Aparna Shah, Co-founder of Ashia- Hope for Life Foundation as the Guest Of Honours.The 140-bed centre will be open free-of-cost to any Covid Positive patient with mild or moderate symptoms, who are underprivileged and dont have the means to isolate themselves at their home. It has 70 rooms with twin beds and a private bathroom in each room, making it suitable for both geriatric and pediatric patients. The center will be fully equipped with a medical staff comprising of Doctors and Nurses, coupled with oxygen cylinders and an ambulance on standby, should any patients health worsen.Speaking on the opening of the International Students Hostel Isolation Centre, Aparna affirms that, "A lot of under-privileged Covid Positive citizens had reservations in getting isolated at government isolation centres and instead would end up either not doing the test or staying at home thereby risking their family members and neighbouring people. In addition, they may not have the means to arrange for wholesome meals and proper medication. We wish to create awareness and spread the word for this Isolation Centre - so that they dont get scared of staying at an Isolation Centre and instead will be well taken care of by Ashia Team, in association with MCGM."Dhvani Bhanushali, the pop icon has also been at the forefront of helping those suffering from COVID and doing her bit and more when it comes to COVID relief. She has always been known to be a youth icon and role model to the younger generation. Her talent in the field of music is unparalleled and she has set many examples in the past of being the ideal citizen for the youth to follow suit. Speaking on the effort to help COVID stricken patients, Dhvani says "the pandemic has surely affected the world across all nations. But those who are underprivileged and cannot afford basic facilities have been the most affected. When Aparna and Vishal approached me to lend my support to their foundation, I instantly knew this was something that will truly make a difference and I want to be a part of it."The International Students Hostel Isolation Centre set up by Ashia - Hope for Life Foundation in association with MCGM will be operational for the public from Friday, July 9, 2021.