Manu Gargi

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Disney Club

(1995)

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Gangster

(1995)

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BPL Oye!

(1 Aug 1994)

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Pyar Ka Tarana

(2 Sep 1993)

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Janhvi Kapoor poses with 'OG Mr and Mrs Mahi', shares special memories

4 Mar 2024

Sakshi Dhoni.After attending the pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Jamnagar, Gujarat, Janhvi on Monday treated fans with photos from the event and shared some special memories. "With the OG Mr & Mrs Mahi. Plus some special mems," Janhvi wrote.The first photo featured Janhvi posing with MS Dhoni and Sakshi.Interestingly, Janhvi will be seen in the role of a cricket player along with Rajkummar Rao in the film which is expected to highlight the role of former India skipper Dhoni.In the pictures, Janhvi can be seen wearing a pink coloured saree and has kept her hair half-tied.Dhoni opted for a stylish white kurta-pyjama, while his wife Sakshi, dolled up in a simple yellow and red-hued printed salwar suit.In another image, she can be seen posing with her father Boney Kapoor and her sister Khushi.Another photo captured Janhvi and her rumoured boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya posing for a picture.One of the pictures that caught fans' attention is Janhvi and Sara performing on stage. Sara can be seen dancing with Shikhar's brother Veer Pahariya, whom she is rumoured to have dated in the past.As soon as the photos were uploaded, fans and industry members chimed in the comment section.Akansha Ranjan Kapoor wrote, "Aww cuteeeeeee! Also sharry gonna kill you."One of the users wrote, "Jk and Mahi together."The three-day pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant began on Friday in Jamnagar. Guests from all around the world were in the city to attend the pre-wedding festivities of Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani's youngest son.Talking about 'Mr and Mrs Mahi', the film is a sports drama. It marks Janhvi and RajKummar's second collaboration after 'Roohi'.The film is directed by Sharan Sharma, who made his directorial debut with 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl'.Apart from this, Janhvi will also be seen in the Pan-India film 'Devara' along with Jr NTR and Saif Ali Khan.

Mark Zuckerberg, wife Priscilla Chan twin in black as they attend Anant Radhika's pre-wedding festivities

1 Mar 2024

Mark Zuckerberg is currently in Jamnagar, Gujarat along with his wife Priscilla Chan to attend the three-day pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.On Friday, Zuckerberg took to Instagram and shared a couple of pictures with his wife as they got all decked up for the grand event.He captioned the post, "Love an Indian wedding. Congrats to Anant and Radhika!"In the pictures, Zuckerberg and Chan could be seen exuding major couple goals as they twin in all-black outfits.The Meta CEO looked dapper as he wore a black blazer paired with matching pants and a black t-shirt.Chan, on the other hand, looked beautiful as she wore a cut-sleeve black dress.She kept her hair open and accessorized her look with statement jewelry.The three-day pre-wedding festivities of Anant and Radhika has already begun in Jamnagar.From Bollywood celebs like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor to famous sports personalities like MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar, who's who from different fields has arrived to attend the lavish celebrations.Founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani spoke about the pre-wedding function of her son, Anant Ambani, with Radhika Merchant.She shared the relevance of art and culture and how she is "passionate" about it, saying, "Throughout my life I have been inspired by arts and culture. It has deeply moved me and I am very passionate about it."While talking about her son's wedding she mentioned, "When it came to my youngest son Anant's wedding with Radhika, I had two important wishes - first, I wanted to celebrate our roots...Jamnagar holds special place in our hearts and has a profound significance. Gujarat is where we come from, it's where Mukesh and his father built the refinery and I started my career by converting this arid and desert like area into a lush green township and a vibrant community."

Pop queen Rihanna arrives in Jamnagar for Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding celebrations

29 Feb 2024

(Gujarat) [India], February 29 : Pop queen Rihanna on Thursday arrived in Jamnagar, Gujarat to attend the pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani's youngest son, Anant, is set to tie the knot with industrialist Viren Merchant's daughter, Radhika Merchant, later this year.The celeb guests are arriving in the city to be part of Anant and Radhika's wedding celebrations.In a viral video, Singer Rihanna could be seen making her exit from the airport donning a black high-neck top paired with purple cargo pants. She tied a stripped cloth on her waist.Earlier in the day, American singer and songwriter J Brown arrived in Jamnagar for the three-day pre-wedding celebrations.Not only, J Brown, but multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, and bassist Adam Blackstone also reached Jamnagar.On Wednesday, the Ambani family organised 'anna seva' to seek the blessings of the local community for the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. After the meal, the attendees enjoyed traditional folk music. Famous Gujarati singer Kirtidan Gadhvi stole the show with his singing.At Jogwad village near Reliance Township in Jamnagar, Mukesh Ambani, Anant Ambani and other members of the Ambani family, including Radhika Merchant, served traditional Gujarati food to the villagers. Radhika's maternal grandmother and parents--Viren and Shaila Merchant-- also took part in the 'anna seva'. Food will be served to about 51,000 residents over the next few days.Sharing food is an old tradition in the Ambani family, which does so on auspicious family occasions. When the country was grappling with the coronavirus pandemic, the Reliance Foundation, under the leadership of Anant Ambani's mother, Nita Ambani, ran a large food distribution programme. Taking forward the family tradition, Anant started his pre-wedding functions with 'anna seva'.The pre-wedding functions are expected to be traditional and grand.The guests will get to experience the beauty of Indian culture at the pre-wedding festivities. They will receive traditional scarves made by women artisans from Kachchh and Lalpur in Gujarat.The guest list also includes former Prime Minister of Sweden Carl Bildt, former Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper, President of Google Donald Harrison, former President of Bolivia, Jorge Quiroga, former Prime Minister of Australia Kevin Rudd and Chairperson of the World Economic Forum Klaus Schwab.CEO and MD ADNOC Dr Sultan Al Jaber, CEO bp Murray Auchincloss, Chairman and Founder Colony Capital Thomas Barrack, CEO JC2 Ventures John Chambers, Former CEO bp Bob Dudley, President of Global Development at BMGF Christopher Elias, Executive Chairman at Exor John Elkann, and CEO of Endeavor Ari Emanuel are also expected to arrive in Jamnagar for the event.

'Chak De! India' fame Rio Kapadia passes away

14 Sep 2023

Rio Kapadia, who was known for his work in films such as Chak De! India, Dil Chahta Hain, and Mardaani, have passed away. He was last seen in Made In Heaven Season 2.The last rites of the lateactor will be held on September 15 at Shiv Dham Shamshan Bhumi in Goregaon. The actor is survived by his wife, Maria Farah, and kids Aman and Veer.In his career, Kapadia has starred in a number of critically praised films with an impressive cast. He has appeared in films such as Shah Rukh Khan's 'Happy New Year.' He has also appeared in Khuda Hafiz, Mardaani, Dil Chahta Hain, and more films.Apart from films, he also acted in several popular Indian daily soaps like Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, among others.In his last post on Instagram, he shared his picture and wrote in the caption, Back again to the final leg of the European trip! Back to Paris. Had to see Paris in the eve from the Eiffel tower and have some last dinners in the beautiful city.His sudden demise has left his family and friends in sudden shock.

Vikrant Massey to undergo shoulder surgery after 'Haseen Dillruba 2' schedule wrap

24 Jan 2023

Vikrant Massey who is currently busy shooting for the first schedule of the highly anticipated sequel of romantic thriller film 'Haseen Dillruba', may undergo surgery for a shoulder injury which he suffered while filming the original. A source revealed that the actor acquired it during the shoot period of Haseen Dillruba, 4 years ago, however, owing to his busy schedule Vikrant couldn't take time out to give it due attention. The actor will now undergo the procedure and treatment for the shoulder injury once the first schedule of Haseen Dillruba 2 wraps up, since it requires immediate attention. "Over time the pain got worse but Vikrant powered through it considering his back to back shoot schedule. He will now be taking some time out to tend to the injury after the schedule wrap of Haseen Dilruba sequel," the source added.Helmed by Vini Mathew and written by Kanika Dhillon 'Haseen Dillruba' premiered exclusively on the OTT platform Netflix in July 2021 and gathered positive reviews from the audience.The film starred Vikrant, Taapsee Pannu and actor Harshvardhan Rane in the lead roles.He will be next seen in 'Gaslight' alongside actors Sara Ali Khan and Chitrangada Singh. The film was shot in remote locations of Gujarat's Rajkot. The official release date of the film is still awaited.He also has producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra's upcoming film '12th Fail' and a dark crime thriller film 'Sector 36' opposite actor Deepak Dobriyal in his kitty.Helmed by 'Talvar' writer Aditya Nimbalkar, and written by Bodhayan Roy Chaudhary, the official release date of the film is still awaited.

Clean Slate Studioz (Clean Slate) unveils as a new partner for Yorkshire County Cricket Club

6 Apr 2022

India-based streaming platform Clean Slate Studioz (Clean Slate) has been announced as the new Principal Partner for Yorkshire County Cricket Club. As well as becoming Principal Partner across Yorkshire Cricket County Club and the womens team Northern Diamonds, Clean Slate will be the title sponsor at Yorkshires Headingley ground - the first Indian business with significant naming rights at a UK sporting venue.Clean Slate Studioz (Clean Slate) unveils as a new partner for Yorkshire County Cricket ClubThe new 2-year partnership agreement, starting this season, gives Clean Slate, Title of Principal Partner of Yorkshire County Cricket Club and the Northern Diamonds; their name on the main pavilion, now known as the Clean Slate Pavilion; branding on the outside of the East Stand at Headingley, the main entrance to the ground; their name on the official Playing Shirt and Training Wear of Northern Diamonds; pitch branding for all non-televised games that are streamed.As an Indian-based entertainment business and the worlds only female-forward, female-first original-content streaming platform scheduled to launch globally in 2023, Clean Slate has a stated mission for equality. It sees the opportunity for Headingley to drive inclusivity, diversity, and engagement through cricket, both as a sporting venue and the heart of a sporting community.Speaking on the partnership, a first of its kind for a business in India, Clean Slate Filmz and Clean Slate Founder Karnesh Ssharma said, Were incredibly proud to partner with Yorkshire and to be the first Indian company to have their name prominently featured within a UK sports ground. Clean Slate puts inclusivity and diversity at the fore of its entertainment roster, and we truly believe that our entertainment vision and values align with that of Yorkshire County Cricket Club moving forward. Our ambition is to help make the Headingley venue a beacon for equality and inclusivity in Yorkshire and the sport in general. We are looking forward to a great partnership with the club.Amreesh A. Chandra is the Co-Founder of Clean Slate Filmz, the production company which recently announced a $54mn content deal with Amazon Prime and Netflix. With India and the UK being at the cusp of drafting a historic trade and business relationship, the partnership between YCCC and Clean Slate reflects the vision of the two governments, he said.The partnership also reflects Indias leadership and global vision during its 75th year anniversary of independence. We believe we are acting as a catalyst for increased sports venue sponsorship in the UK by Indian companies, to strive for the level of success enjoyed by the Middle East in the recent decade.Lord Patel, Chairman of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, was keen to highlight that the partnership with Clean Slate is a valuable step in the development and direction of the Club, combing the power of Indian cinema and cricket like never before. This new partnership - with a vibrant Indian brand that knows how to entertain diverse communities - is an exciting step for Yorkshire. Our proud Club has a great future, welcoming everyone into our ground and this game, and our new partners are champions of inclusivity, diversity, and equity. We are excited to have this new and ground-breaking partnership and to see the commitment to the womens game. As this relationship develops, it will bring further opportunities to our Members, our communities and our teams and we are excited and energised by having Clean Slate alongside us.Founded in 1863, YCCC is one of the most established professional cricket clubs in the United Kingdom with current international stars including Joe Root, Adil Rashid, and Dom Bess. They are the most successful team in English cricketing history with 33 County Championship titles, including one shared. Their ground is an international venue for cricket and will this year host England mens LV=Insurance Test against New Zealand from Thursday 23 June and the final match of the one-day Royal London Series against South Africa on Sunday 24 July.Darren Gough, Managing Director of Cricket and former Captain, echoes Lord Patels sentiments and further adds, Headingley has always been ground like no other and we welcome Clean Slate into our home. As a proud Yorkshire captain and an England international, Ive seen and felt first-hand the incredible atmosphere in our ground. So Im looking forward to seeing how the creativity, experience, and values that Clean Slate brings can take us forward, on and off the pitch, from the first day of this season.India Business Group, London, is the UK outreach program for Clean Slate. Speaking about the association, Mr. Amarjit Singh, Founder, and Chief Executive Officer, India Business Group said, The India Business Group is delighted to be supporting this unique bilateral collaboration as a strategic partner in the India-UK corridor as Clean Slate becomes the first-ever Indian entity to be worn at a premier sporting venue in the United Kingdom. This inspiring and timely initiative will help promote cross-border business ties, cultural understanding, connectivity, and community cohesion between both our great nations especially as India stands to celebrate its 75th year of Independence. Our shared values, passion, and mutual interest make an ideal match for embracing the power of sport and entertainment towards Clean Slate's journey of an equal world.

Prega News ropes in Kajal Aggarwal as regional brand ambassador for Southern market

16 Oct 2021

Keeping its strategy of riding with national and regional youth icons, Prega News, Indias No.1 pregnancy detection card from the house of Mankind Pharma, has roped in southern actress Kajal Aggarwal as its official regional brand ambassador. The collaboration with the actor will help to strengthen Prega News reach among the regions large and widespread audience.Kajal is quite a popular, dynamic and versatile actor not only known in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and other regional markets, but holds prominence in Bollywood also. Kajal is the heartthrob of Indian cinema and has a massive fan following across pan-India. She is known for portraying roles in popular regional movies like Sita, Magadheera, Brindavanam along with Bollywood films such as Special 26 and Singham, which were a hit among the audience.The objective behind the association is that Kajal will play an integral role in intensifying the brands reach in the southern Indian market, in addition to promoting the brand at a pan-national level also. As part of the association, the brand will soon launch a 360- degree campaign which will be led by television, print, and digital platforms.Having Kajal on the board, Joy Chatterjee, General Manager- Sales & Marketing, Mankind Pharma said, We are excited to have Kajal with us as her presence across southern markets will help us in connecting with more and more women, and will also help in building the awareness of the product. The reason behind this partnership is that Kajal is someone to whom young moms can relate easily. Hence, we would like to leverage it and reach out to the expectant mother and be a part of their happiness in their motherhood journey.Kajal Aggarwal said, It is very heart-warming to be a part of Prega News family. The brand gives good news in a few mins and is known for its accurate results. Indeed, it has become a preferred choice for expecting mothers. This is an extremely valuable association for me, and I look forward to a meaningful partnership with the brand.

Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh to lead SonyLIVs next Rocket Boys

23 Jun 2021

Updated: Jun 23, 2021 - 10:13 AM IST Soon to be launched, SonyLIVs upcoming original, titled, Rocket Boys is a dramatized retelling of the lives of Indias brightest nuclear physicists, the show will narrate the story of Homi Bhabha & Vikram Sarabhai and their journey to achieving greatness and writing pages of history. The two great minds represented a vision that was not only far-sighted but had the courage to turn their dreams into reality. They embarked on paths that led the way for some of the greatest scientific discoveries.Created by Nikkhil Advani, Roy Kapur Films & Emmay Entertainment, Directed by Abhay Pannu and Produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur, Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani, Nikkhil Advani, the show will take us back to the era, retracing the accomplishments, dwelling deeper into their personalities and life to understand their greatness and relevance even today.Unveiling the two prominent characters of Jim Sarbh as Homi J Bhabha and Ishwak Singh as Vikram A Sarabhai, Jim Sarbh says, These guys, Vikram and Homi, were just so fascinating. Two young men with fantastical dreams for their country, who just kept at it, working and working, to bring their visions into reality, to make their country a scientific superpower. And all the while, through toil and trouble, they managed to have colourful exuberant lives, as well! I can't wait for the audience to watch it on SonyLIV.Ishwak Singh says, It is delightful for an artiste to portray a character that is so iconic and deeply rooted in the country's history. At the same time, it is a huge responsibility. I hope I have been able to do justice to the role of Vikram Sarabhai, who initiated space research and helped develop nuclear power in India. It has been a wholesome experience to work on this show. I am looking forward to it on SonyLIV.

Chris Evans joins Toy Story universe; to voice Buzz Lightyear in the upcoming origin story

11 Dec 2020

Hollywood actor Chris Evans is joining the Toy Story universe. The actor will be voicing the character of Buzz Lightyear in the upcoming origin story titled Lightyear.The first look was unveiled on Thursday during The Walt Disney Investor conference. "Heres a first look of the young test pilot that became the Space Ranger we all know him to be today. Lightyear launches into theaters June 17, 2022," the official tweet read.Heres a first look of the young test pilot that became the Space Ranger we all know him to be today. Lightyear launches into theaters June 17, 2022. According to Deadline, "Lightyear will follow how the young test pilot became the space hero that spawned the Buzz Lightyear action figure made famous in Pixars Toy Story movies. Angus MacLane, the co-director of Finding Dory, will be taking the reins on Lightyear."Lightyear launches into theaters on June 17, 2022.

Vikrant Massey and Sanya Malhotra to star in Gurgaon director Shanker Ramans next

28 Oct 2020

Actors Vikrant Massey and Sanya Malhotra are in demand. Now, they will be paired up for the first time in Gurgaon director Shanker Ramans next. After making his directorial debut with the thriller, his next will be rolling early next year.According to a daily, the filmmaker wanted to cast two young actors to fit into the fresh concept narrative as the script demands it. It was an instant yes from both the actors. The actors will be doing workshops before the shooting begins and it will be a new space for everyone.Meanwhile, Vikrant Massey will soon kick-off 14 Phere with Kriti Kharbanda after wrapping up Haseen Dillruba with Taapsee Pannu. Sanya Malhotra is gearing up for the release of Anurag Basus Ludo followed by Pagglait.