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Raghu Dixit says sugar is used as metaphor in his new track ‘Shakkarpari’

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Raghu Dixit says sugar is used as metaphor in his new track ‘Shakkarpari’

Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) Music composer and singer Raghu Dixit, who recently released the first single, ‘Shakkarpari’, from his album ‘Shakkar’, said that sugar is used as a metaphor for happiness in the track, and the idea for the song came from his therapy sessions.

For this track, Raghu collaborated with multiple Grammy-winning banjo legend Bela Fleck. The song tells the story of a girl who steals sugar from the market and distributes it to people who have never tasted sweetness.

Talking about the song, Raghu said: “Sugar is a metaphor for happiness, and sharing one’s happiness will only make one’s own happiness multiply. It’s about being kind, compassionate, and considerate towards people who are facing challenges in their lives. The idea to write a song about ‘Shakkarpari’ came from my therapy sessions.”

The musician shared that while dealing with his own life’s challenges and darkness, his therapist suggested he meet people who are less fortunate.

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He further mentioned, “I was encouraged to commit myself to doing at least one good deed a day for an absolute stranger. While I tried to put this into practice, I saw that I was slowly coming out of my own darkness, smiling more, and generally always happy. Similarly, there were many people, often strangers, who walked into my life and helped me get through difficult phases of my life.”

The track is available in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu. His friend Neeraj Rajawat took the idea and wrote the poetry for the song.

“I am thrilled to share this first single from ‘Shakkar’ with my fans. This album holds a special place in my heart, and I hope that the music resonates with listeners across languages and cultures. It has been a labour of love, and I cannot wait for everyone to experience the magic of ‘Shakkar’,” he added.

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Who is that 'third wheel' between Sanaya Irani & Drashti Dhami?

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Who is that 'third wheel' between Sanaya Irani & Drashti Dhami?

Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Actress Sanaya Irani shared a candid video with her best friend Drashti Dhami, engaged in a deep conversation amid the heavy downpour in Mumbai.

The video, shot by Sanaya’s husband and actor Mohit Sehgal, captures the intimate moment.

In the video, Sanaya is seen wearing a grey T-shirt and shorts, while Drashti sports a beige short dress. The two are conversing on the terrace, enjoying the monsoon season.

Mohit captioned the Instagram post: “I am always the third wheel between the three of us. Kitni baatein karte hain yaar #besties #holiday,” followed by an angry face emoji.

Sanaya also shared the video on her Instagram stories, adding a heart GIF.

Sanaya and Mohit, who married on January 25, 2016, in Goa, celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary in Santorini, Greece, this year.

The couple previously shared screen space in the teen drama ‘Miley Jab Hum Tum’.

Drashti, who is married to Neeraj Khemka, is expecting her first baby.

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On the professional front, Sanaya was recently seen in the web series ‘Cyber Vaar – Har Screen Crime Scene’. Mohit last appeared in the show ‘Naagin 5’. Drashti’s latest appearance was in the 2023 web series ‘Duranga’, where she portrayed Ira Jaykar Patel alongside Gulshan Devaiah.

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Pallav Singh: More than just an obscene poet of 'Mirzapur 3'

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Pallav Singh: More than just an obscene poet of 'Mirzapur 3'

Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Actor Pallav Singh, who essayed the role of Shayar Raheem in the streaming series ‘Mirzapur 3’, wants to convey that he is much more an artiste than just an obscene poet from the third season of ‘Mirzapur’.

His recent performance has left a lasting impression, making him a standout in the series.

Despite playing a character known for his explicit poetry, his portrayal has resonated with audiences.

Reflecting on his experience and the overwhelming response from fans, Pallav shared: “I am much more than an obscene poet of ‘Mirzapur 3’, but I am really touched and happy with the response I have been receiving from the audience. All the lovely messages, the memes, and the social media posts — as an actor with no connections in the industry, it is very humbling to see this kind of response for my role as Shayar Raheem.”

Pallav made his debut in the web series ‘Mai’, created by acting coach Atul Mongia and directed by Anshai Lal and Atul Mongia.

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The actor later took on the character of Vivaan in the historical drama ‘Taj: Divided By Blood’, directed by Ron Scalpello and Vibhu Puri.

“It only makes me want to work harder now and embrace new roles. I am really focusing on my craft to further solidify myself as a versatile actor, and I only hope the audience shows the same kind of love for all my projects,” the actor added.

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Tamannaah receives surprise b'day cake on 'Stree 2' set during 'Aaj Ki Raat' shoot

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Tamannaah receives surprise b'day cake on 'Stree 2' set during 'Aaj Ki Raat' shoot

Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Actress Tamannaah Bhatia has shared a heartwarming behind-the-scenes moment from the shooting of her recently released song ‘Aaj Ki Raat’ for the upcoming comedy horror film ‘Stree 2’, revealing how her birthday was celebrated on set.

Taking to Instagram, Tamannaah, who boasts 25.8 million followers, posted a reel video showing her dancing to ‘Aaj Ki Raat’.

The actress also shared the surprise birthday celebration, noting that her birthday is on December 21.

In the video, Tamannaah remarks, “Stree ko ice cream khana pasand hai, ice cream banna nahi. So, shot cut hote hi, shawl ke bina rehna was oh so kathin. Sach bolun to dance karte waqt mai khud hi apna birthday almost bhool chuki thi. But thanks to these amazing and beautiful people, jinhone mauke ki najakat ko samjhate hue mera din itna special bana dia (Stree likes to eat ice cream, not become ice cream. So, after the shot, staying without a shawl was oh so difficult. To be honest, I almost forgot it was my birthday while dancing. But thanks to these amazing and beautiful people who made my day so special).”

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The video also features Tamannaah cutting a birthday cake, along with actors Rajkummar Rao and Abhishek Banerjee celebrating with a ‘schedule wrap’ cake.

The post is captioned: “From Woh raat to Aaj ki Raat. Very cold by the weather, but so warm from everyones love. One of my best birthdays ever.”

‘Stree 2’ is directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Jyoti Deshpande under the banners of Maddock Films and Jio Studios.

The film is a sequel to the 2018 movie ‘Stree’ and stars Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, and Aparshakti Khurana in key roles.

On the work front, Tamannaah was last seen in the Tamil comedy horror film ‘Aranmanai 4’, directed by Sundar C, and featuring an ensemble cast including Raashii Khanna and Kovai Sarala.

She will next appear in the action drama ‘Vedaa’, directed by Nikkhil Advani and produced by Zee Studios, Emmay Entertainment, and JA Entertainment, starring John Abraham, Sharvari, and Abhishek Banerjee.

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Tamannaah also has the supernatural thriller ‘Odela 2’, directed by Ashok Teja and created by Sampath Nandi, in the pipeline.

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Renuka Shahane's modification of 'Kabhi Kabhi' song for hubby Ashutosh Rana is a romantic treat

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Renuka Shahane's modification of 'Kabhi Kabhi' song for hubby Ashutosh Rana is a romantic treat

Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Actress Renuka Shahane has added a romantic twist to the iconic song ‘Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein’ by performing a modified version for her husband, actor Ashutosh Rana, delighting their fans with their couple goals.

On Saturday, Ashutosh shared a reel on Instagram, showcasing the couple sitting on a couch.

In the video, Renuka performs ‘Kabhi Kabhi’, blending it with the melody of ‘Hamen To Loot Liya Milke Husn Walon Ne’.

Ashutosh records the moment with a selfie video, looking affectionately at his wife.

Renuka is dressed in a brown suit with a green dupatta, while Ashutosh sports a black T-shirt.

In the caption, Ashutosh wrote in Hindi: “Mitron ko lagta hai ki mere aur Renuka ke beech mein sirf gambhir vishyon par hi charcha hoti hogi. Ji nahi sahab.. Kabhi Kabhi ‘Hamen To Loot Liya Milke Husn Walon Ne’ ki tarz par ‘Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein Khayaal Aata Hai’ ko bhi pesh kiya jaata hai. Aadarniya Sahir Ludhianvi sahab aur Shevan Rizvi se saadar shama sahit prastut hai (Friends might think that Renuka and I only discuss serious topics. But no, sometimes we present ‘Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein Khayaal Aata Hai’ in the style of ‘Hamen To Loot Liya Milke Husn Walon Ne’. Here’s a respectful tribute to the esteemed Sahir Ludhianvi and Shevan Rizvi).”

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Fans responded with praise, with one commenting, “Best video ever,” another saying, “shaandar,” and yet another writing, “kamaal.”

The couple, who married in 2001, have two sons — Shauryaman and Satyendra.

On the professional front, Renuka began her career with the Marathi film ‘Hach Sunbaicha Bhau’. She gained fame as the host of the popular 90’s Hindi TV show ‘Surabhi’.

Renuka has also been part of hit TV shows like ‘Imtihaan’, ‘Junoon’, ‘Mrs. Madhuri Dixit’, and ‘Kora Kagaz’, as well as films such as ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!’, ‘Masoom’, ‘Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa’, and ‘Govinda Naam Mera’.

Ashutosh was last seen in a special appearance in the aerial action drama ‘Fighter’, starring Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor. He is set to appear in upcoming projects ‘Chhava’ and ‘War 2’.

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Kerala: Actors’ body to hold dance & acting classes

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Kochi, July 27 (IANS) The newly elected body of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) has decided to hold dance and acting classes for the youth.

“We have decided to hold dance and acting classes for the youth. We have a responsibility towards the future of the youth. We will conduct workshops for those interested in acting and dancing,” said one of the actors associated with the body.

He said that a preliminary selection will be done and those selected will be invited to participate in the workshop that seasoned actors will handle.

“Even if any actor also wishes to learn dancing they too can join these workshops,” the actor said.

The body has also decided to honour the long-standing commitment of the Late AMMA President, Innocent.

“Innocent had committed to the Producers Association that AMMA will join hands with them and hold a stage show which will then be broadcast on a leading Malayalam TV channel,” said the actor.

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He said that the proceeds of the show will be shared between the Producers Association and AMMA.

“Producers are facing a tough time and going through a bad phase. So, Innocent had committed to the producers that AMMA would do a stage show to raise funds,” added the star.

All the leading lights of AMMA including Mammootty, Mohanlal, MoS Suresh Gopi and others will be rehearsing for the stage show which will be held next month.

One of the actors told IANS that four days of rehearsals will be held at Kochi and then the show will be staged, which will be telecast by Mazhavil Manorama TV in September during the Onam festival season.

Meanwhile, superstar Mohanlal won a successive third term and was elected unopposed as AMMA President while hugely popular actor Siddique was appointed as the new General Secretary of the body.

–IANS

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