Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) In the upcoming episode of the television show ‘Pushpa Impossible’, the titular character Pushpa (played by Karuna Pandey) persuades MLA Patil to contribute to the rebuilding of the ‘Basti’ through crowd-funding, despite his involvement in the demolition.

Pushpa’s daughter Rashi kickstarts the initiative to gather funds, with the help of Saran Sir (played by Adish Vaidya). The strategy involves initiating donations from their community. However, Pushpa realises that, along with money, they need essential materials to rebuild the settlement. To tackle this roadblock, Pushpa tricks the MLA into contributing to the funding.

Shedding light on the track, Karuna Pandey, who essays the role of Pushpa, said: “Pushpa recognises the importance of making every action count in her effort to revitalise the Basti community. With a goal of gathering money to help rebuild the lives of the ‘Basti’ residents, Pushpa’s family is dedicated to making a difference and helping the residents who’ve lost their homes.”

The actress further mentioned, “She understands that doing good often means facing challenges, like convincing MLA Patil to support the settlement. For Pushpa, it’s about finding the right path to create positive change, even if it means overcoming obstacles along the way.”

The show takes the audience on a journey with Pushpa, who faces life’s challenges with a positive attitude.

‘Pushpa Impossible’ airs on Sony SAB.

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Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Bhojpuri actress Akshara Singh shared a scintillating video on Tuesday, showcasing her dance moves to pop singer Alisha Chinai’s track ‘Dil’.

Akshara, who is known for her participation in ‘Bigg Boss OTT’, took to Instagram and posted a reel video.

The actress was seen wearing a halter neck blue velvet gown with a thigh-high slit. Her makeup was neutral, and her hair was tied in a high ponytail.

The ‘Porus’ fame actress danced sensually to the song ‘Dil’, which is from Alisha’s 1995 Indi-pop album ‘Made in India’.

The album includes other popular songs such as ‘Made in India’, ‘Lover Girl’, ‘Tu Kahaan’, and ‘Ek Baar Do Baar’, among others.

Akshara captioned the video as: “Waise mohabbat hai kya??? Koi to batao yaar (By the way, what is love??? Someone please tell me).”

The video has garnered 201K views.

On the work front, she was recently seen in the music video titled ‘Defender’, alongside Punjabi singer Mankirt Aulakh.

The song is sung by Mankirt, Renuka Panwar, and Shevv.

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Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) The makers of the Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri-starrer ’97 per cent parivarik’ film titled ‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video’ have wrapped up the shoot of the movie.

Directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa, this upcoming blockbuster promises to be a rollercoaster ride back to the swinging 90s.

On April 16, Rajkummar shared the title poster of the movie, which had a tagline in Hindi: “97 per cent parivarik.”

It is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, Vipul D Shah, Ashwin Varde, Rajesh Bahl, Raaj, and Vimal Lahoti.

The music is by Sachin and Jigar.

Gulshan Kumar, T-Series, Balaji Telefilms, and Wakaoo Films, in association with ThinkInk Picturez, present a Wakaoo Film production.

The movie will release in theaters on October 11.

On the work front, Rajkummar also has ‘Srikanth-Aa Raha Hai Sabki Aankhein Kholne’, ‘Mr And Mrs Mahi,’ and ‘Stree 2’ in the pipeline.

Triptii was last seen as Zoya in the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer ‘Animal’. She has ‘Bad Newz’ and ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ in her kitty.

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Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Music composer duo Vishal and Sheykhar have teamed up with playback singers Armaan Malik and Shirley Setia for the upcoming anime series ‘Pokemon Horizons: The Series’.

The original opening and ending soundtracks, created by the duo, were unveiled at a five-star property in the Juhu area of Mumbai on Tuesday.

These tracks capture the spirit of our childhood and promise to warm our hearts.

The new series introduces new characters along with an engaging storyline, featuring Pikachu at the helm of an airship.

Sharing their thoughts on the collaboration, Vishal and Sheykhar said: “We were thrilled to receive the call to collaborate with ‘Pokemon’. We’ve crafted tracks that capture the essence of fun and adventure synonymous with the brand, infusing them with a distinct Indian flair to deeply resonate with our local audience. We hope these tracks will keep reminding people of the animated series even when they are away from their TV sets.”

For Armaan, it’s surreal to think that the Pokemon cards he traded as a kid would lead him to sing the opening track for ‘Pokemon Horizons’ in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

“Growing up, watching ‘Pokemon’ every day was a ritual, and now, to be a voice that carries this legacy forward with the Horizons series is not just an honour, it’s a full-circle moment for me. Vishal-Sheykhar have infused traditional sounds with Pokemon’s global charm to create a melody that resonates with fans across generations,” he said.

Adding to the excitement, Shirley said: “It’s always an honour to be able to create something that resonates so well with our childhood. In fact, I have collected Pokemon soft toys and collectibles that I absolutely loved and still do. Lending my voice to this iconic franchise has been an incredible experience, and I hope the tracks will leave a lasting impression among fans.”

The first episode of the anime series is set to launch on May 25 on Hungama.

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Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) The upcoming film starring Rishab Shetty, ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’, is set to commence its 20-day shoot this week.

During this schedule, the team will film the important portions in forests, which will be shot against the coastal setting of Kundapura, Karnataka.

A 40,000-square-foot set has been constructed for the film, with 600 carpenters hired from Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, along with stunt coordinators. Additionally, the selected actors are undergoing intensive training sessions.

For the film, Rishab also doubles up as its lead, just like its predecessor, which was released in 2022. The music for the sequel is composed by Ajaneesh Loknath, while Arvind Kashyap is responsible for cinematography.

‘Kantara: A Legend’, which was released in 2022, became a breakout success, garnering significant acclaim for the Kannada film industry following the ‘K.G.F.’ franchise. The film is lauded for its rooted themes, the message of conserving forests, and indigenous groups of people.

The film is being bankrolled by Hombale Films, renowned for projects like the ‘KGF’ franchise, ‘Kantara: A Legend’, and the Prabhas-starrer ‘Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire’.

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