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Tripti Dimri on nally getting her due with Bulbbul says, “It put me back in the game”

EMERGING as the breakthrough star ever since her Netflix film, Bulbbul, streamed last year, actor Tripti Dimri admits that it put her back on the map after her critically acclaimed film Laila Majnu, “It put me back in the game. As an actor, one only wants to be taken seriously. Now people view me with greater respect” She also recalls how she cracked the character with the help of her director Anvita Dutt, “Actors should have the luxury of making mistakes and Anvita gave me that. We built the character brick by brick for two months.” Talking about her character and the tough scenes in the film, Dimri says, “I researched about child brides and understood the emotional ramifications on them. The research was heartbreaking and it helped me build the suffocation Bulbbul was living through. I was dreading the sexual assault and the domestic violence scenes. Anvita wanted to see life leaving my body. Full credit to Rahul (Bose) who was the best co-actor I could have had. After every scene, he would distract me, while Anvita hugged me and cried. These scenes were the turning point in the film. After the rape scene, I bawled for 20 minutes.”

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Boman Irani joins the cast of Ajay Devgn's Mayday! Mughda Godse looks ethereal in THE highly anticipated thrilling owner in this edge of the seat drama. yellow in these stills and videos. drama Mayday which has already Mayday stars Amitabh Bachchan, She has started the year on a high begun its shooting will see multi- Ajay Devgn, Rakul Preet Singh, talented actor Boman Irani join the Angira Dhar, and Aakanksha Singh. note and it's getting better by the stellar star cast. He will be seen The ﬁlm directed by Ajay Devgn is day. Can we take our eyes oﬀ this essaying the role of a top Airline's set to release on 29th April 2022. girl?

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Rohit Shetty Varun honored with Dhawan ties the knot yet another with Natasha award for his Dalal contribution to ghting the Pandemic! ROHIT Shetty has been garnering a lot of appreciation for his contribution and support to help the Mumbai Police fight the corona virus. Yesterday the director was honored with an award at the Sakal Sanman Awards ceremony for his humble support. The director organised eight hotels to accommodate police officers across the city. He supported the police personnel by paying their ALIBAUG, Jan. 24, 2021: pictures of their intimate ceremony. medical bills at Saifee Hospital. Varun Dhawan ties the knot with Many eminent personalities from Also, provided help to frontline Natasha Dalal on January 24, 2021 the various industries attended this workers, film union and media in Alibaug, Maharshtra. He shared grand occasion. freelance photographers.

10 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • February 2021 www.bollywoodtown.in Renowned cinematographer Kabir Lal's directorial debut will feature 4 leading actresses

4 leading actresses from 4 And this feat has been done by the Kabir Lal for producer Ajay Kumar prominent Indian film industry will famous cinematographer of Singh is nothing short of a golden feature in renowned Bollywood and Tollywood industry, moment. Who himself will also cinematographer, Kabir Lal's, Kabir Lal, who along with producer appear in a special role in these directorial debut with the remaking Ajay Kumar Singh (Lovely films. of an acclaimed Spanish thriller in 4 Production) is coming up with a The script of the film is its Indian languages. project that will surprise everyone. biggest hero and this is the reason Four actresses have often been Yes, not one, not two, but this why remake of the same film in seen working in the same film. But amazing view of remaking the same four different languages and that it is rare to hear so many famous film in four different languages will too has been possible with 4 actresses from 4 different industries soon be seen by the audience. different industry-bound remake a film in their respective From Hrithik to Riteish actresses.Apart from this languages. Such beautiful faces Deshmukh and Aishwarya to powerpacked actresses there are who are already ruling the hearts of Priyanka Chopra, who worked also well known stars from their the viewers, who are the queens of closely with Kabir Lal to remake industries are working with them. Bengali, Telugu, Tamil and Marathi them in four different languages, Currently shooting has started film industry. Yes, Rituparna Sen with big actresses of Marathi, Tamil, for this Spanish untitled horror- Gupta, Esha Chawla, Gayitri Telugu and Bengali so big Working thriller film which is being shot in Shankar and Manjari Phadnis who on a scale is nothing short of a Uttarakhand. And it is expected are working on the remake of the dream. that soon it will be completed and much talked about horror-thriller After the success of the film presented to the audience. Spanish film. Family of Thakurganj, working with Attachments area www.bollywoodtown.in 11 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • February 2021 Sidharth Malhotra meets Ajay Devgn on the sets of Mayday!

SIDHARTH Malhotra was The debonair actor dropped in on break for the actors amidst their busy shooting for Indra Kumar's much the Mayday set and spend time with schedule. awaited slice of comedy 'Thank Ajay Devgn. The duo ended up Ajay Devgn and Sidharth will be God' in Filmcity, when he learnt that having discussions about their working together for the ﬁrst time in Ajay Devgn too was nearby respective projects and the 'Thank God'. shooting for Mayday. impromptu meeting was deﬁnitely a

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I think you don't need one particular day to express your love. 14 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • February 2021 www.bollywoodtown.in Ishita Dutta started her acting career with a Telugu ﬁlm in 2012 but she got the real recognition from her Bollywood debut ﬁlm 'Drishyam' where she was in a supporting role alongside actors Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Shriya Saran. After that she worked with Kapil Sharma in 'Firangi'. In 2016 she worked with 'Taarzan: The Wonder Car' fame actor Vatsal Sheth in popular TV Series 'Rishton Ka Saudagar-Baazigar' and came in close touch with him. Finally, both got married in 2017. On the occasion of upcoming Valentine's Day, they shared their thought about Valentine's day, marital life,

upcoming projects KaifiChouhan PIC/ and more… www.bollywoodtown.in 15 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • February 2021 over the place but now we both have managed things pretty well. Apart from that everything is the same. One best quality you like in your spouse? There are so many things that I love about him. He is extremely honest and very very supportive. He is always encouraging me to do things better. He is always there for me, makes me laugh, is caring and he gives me a lot of space. He respects and understands me. There is so much that I love about Vatsal, I can go on and on. Can you share any memorable scene and shot that you performed together for TV series? There are a lot of scenes I have enjoyed. Some of them are from Baazigar. Vatsal played a negative character and he would improvise and just enjoy his part so much. He put in so much when he plays any character, I really have learnt so much from him. There was another show where we were getting married to each other again and It just brought back a lot of memories from when we actually got married so I think that was pretty emotional for me. What was your turning point in your professional life? I think each project that I have done has added so much to my career. One of the projects that really made a difference would definitely be Drishyam. I started getting recognized as an actor after that film when people saw my shocked and I had no idea as we had performance. I am so grateful that I never discussed marriage till then. I have been part of a film that people When and how did you come was pleasantly surprised and well it have seen so many times and still closer to each other? took me some time to realize what want to watch more. It was We met each other on the sets of our he was saying. I said yes the same definitely a turning point in my life. show called Baazigar. We instantly day and our parents met in a few How did you spend this lockdown connected and became friends. Once days and within a few months, we period (2020)? Any memorable the show got over we would meet got married. incident tha you can share? often, we would go out for dinner What are the differences you feel We definitely made the most of the and coffee with common friends or in your life, before and after lockdown. We spent so much time sometimes just the two of us. We marriage? with family and with each other as realized that we liked each other and I would say things have changed normally when we are shooting we soon after that we started dating. slightly, both of us lived with our just don't get to see each other Who proposed first for marriage? parents so managing house related because of our crazy schedules. I Vatsal was the one who proposed stuff was a little difficult and I got to know so much more about marriage first. I was completely remember the first year I was all him. We have cooked together,

16 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • February 2021 www.bollywoodtown.in cleaned together, we made funny videos and Infact he directed his first short film and music video. I also started painting again so yes we made full use of our lockdown. Valentine's Day is one of the biggest occasions this month (Feb.) celebrated by youngsters across the world. How do you celebrate this day? Nothing in particular. We don't do something very different on valentine's day. We might just go for dinner or watch a movie. This year we don't know what we would be doing as maybe one of us is traveling. I think it's cute to do something special for the partner. What is special this Valentine's Day? There is nothing special this valentine's day. One of us is traveling. We both might not be in Mumbai. If we are there we would go for dinner to mine or his favorite place. It's more than three years of your marriage. Can we expect any good news this year? No good news. Not anytime soon. But definitely when it will happen, people will get to know but not anytime soon. What are your upcoming projects? There are quite a few projects lined up. I will be coming out with them soon. Any message for the youngsters on the occasion of valentine's day? I think you don't need one particular day to express your love. Also I feel we are so busy in our lives that sometimes we just forget to express so all of you just take a minute and express your love to your close ones. My message to the youngsters is to enjoy and live PIC/ KaifiChouhan PIC/ your life, life is too short live it. www.bollywoodtown.in 17 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • February 2021 There is nothing better than being with my father on set: Krishna Bhatt Krishna Bhatt is one of the youngest directors of the Indian entertainment industry. She is the daughter of renowned director Vikram Bhatt. She started working with her dad on scripting while she was studying and finishing school and college. When she was just 17, she decided to start working with her father. Her first film was Creature 3D, which starred Bipasha Basu and since then she has never looked back. She kept assisting her father up till '1921' and after that, she became independent with a web series called 'Untouchables'. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Town, she spoke about her passion for film making, increasing the scope of OTT platforms, future plans, and more…

18 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • February 2021 www.bollywoodtown.in How did your director's journey start? My director journey started actually at the age of 12 when I went to my father's office. He was editing the first 1920, in 2008. And I realized how much I loved the process of seeing the editing, dubbing, and the entire post-production. I started to go into the office every day. And then I think there was a moment when I realized that I want to be a director. I started working with my dad on scripting while I was studying and finishing school and college. When I was 17, I decided to put everything away and start You were the first to start have to work extra hard to achieve working with my father. And my shooting after the lockdown. Can something under such talent as my first film was Creature 3D, which you share your experience? father. was with Bipasha Basu and my We were one of the first ones to I think that it was a conscious dad. And from there it was no start shooting after the lockdown. decision to put work first and a looking back. I kept assisting him Initially, it was scary because you social life later. But however, my up till 1921 by then I was an have a virus out there. You're father always helped me understand associate, and after that, I became wearing PPE kits and you don't that there's a balance between your independent with a web series know how many precautions to personal life and your professional called Untouchables, followed by a take. I mean, nothing is enough. life. None should suffer because of web series called Maaya 2 to When there is such a big virus out the other and I think I learned that Maaya 3. there, but I think slowly and and I'm able to implement that. You recently got an award as a steadily we got used to it. We got How is it working with Vikram young director. How do you used to the idea of filming despite Bhatt on Set? express the feeling about it? COVID and then it just became Working with my father is a Yes, I have been awarded as best fun. But apart from that, everything pleasure. There's so much to learn director by Talent Track. It doesn't is fine. I think we're getting back to from him. So much fun and games. matter where it comes from. When our new normal and hopefully, I'm his daughter so, of course, fun you're awarded for your work, it 2021 will be a year of much more and games are even more and there makes you feel like you've progress. 2020 was a little is a lot of creativity flowing all achieved something and given redundant in the sense that around. He's a humble human being something to your audience. everything just stopped, everything when it comes to his craft as well as OTT platform is new normal. just came to a standstill. We have his personality. He is not difficult to Even after lockdown, people are our releases. A new normal settling approach. So, it's a lot of learning. still preferring to OTT? What is in is my hope for 2021. I hope we It's a lot of fun to be with my dad your comment on this? can go back to the old normal and there's nothing better than The OTT platform is something because the old normal was being with him on set. that has taken over the world now. fantastic. But I think we can meet What next? It was something that was going to the new normal fantastic as well. I'm working next on a show called take over the world a few years You have been an inspiration for Maaya 4. The fourth season of the back and my father predicted about many youngsters. You choose Maaya series that my dad started. It this. He started his web channel, a work over everything. How did it is about a couple that has ambitions YouTube channel with Maaya, the start? and the price they pay for their first season, and now I think I think at my age most people were ambitions and the love story everything is going OTT. In time, partying and celebrating, I was surrounding it. I'm very excited. It's when theatres are closed and now working. But I think when you're got a couple swinging and slowly opening, I think, even passionate about something when corporate politics that are played in despite that, the OTT has become a you love something, you have no the world of big fish and I'm very big platform where you can sit choice. I am blessed that my father excited to make a love story in that at home with your family at your is in the industry. And some people space and bring it to you. So yeah, I own time with the food you want would call it nepotism. But you can't wait to get the audience to see and at a price that is much lesser have to work extra hard to match what I have dreamed of. than a ticket. up to someone with that talent. You www.bollywoodtown.in 19 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • February 2021 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Vinay & Radhika

There is no better time than now: Vinay Sapru Vinay Sapru and Radhika Rao started their journey long back in the Indian music industry. They are the only directors who have directed and produced songs and videos with practically every musical legend of the country, from Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhonsle and Jagjit Singh to the current heartthrobs Arijit Singh, Neha Kakkar and many more. In an exclusive interview with Yogesh Mishra, they shared about their journey as a music director, future plans and more…

20 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • February 2021 www.bollywoodtown.in You have created music for many also. Where not we have taken her legendary singers too. How were from Bombay till Kathmandu till your working experience with pokhra it was as much as that to the It's a very rare when a male, pairs them? one which we did with Dhvani with a female for creating music. When you work in an environment, Bhanushali. I guess the passion What is your story? where you know they are legend. But towards singing it's pretty much same Even I thought that the male is Radhika and because we have started and both the generation are delight to superior one, till I met Radhika very early in our career. Infact, our work. Ma'am. It all started 20 years back, I first song with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Technological advancement has was directing short films, ad films and we started our career with legends and changed the world of music. What then I met Radhika. I realised in every we were so young that we didn't is your comment on this? story you have to tell, you have that realize that we are working with a Ya it's changed. I'm must say we element of originality, and the story legend. We worked in natural should not be judgmental about it as you want to tell. I always wanted temperament, the way we are, the the world is moving on as the certain kind of stories, when I met same way we use to be with legend. technology is moving on everything Radhika, I actually discovered this is Its quite became boon for us, because is changing. at that time, it was good the kind of stories that I want. From we never carried a baggage of no it is what we had that time, we used to there Radhika and I started the world Asha Ji, Lata Ji or Jagjit Ji, so we have this elaborate studio for of fairy tales that we have got now. can't do this. When we get a sound, recordings but now a days That's the reason that our partnership we say I want to do Nusrat Fateh Ali everybody's home has got recording lasted over two decades, because it's Khan, I want to do Arjun Rampal. I studio. every composer, every singer the same stories that both of us like to think we get great cross cultured has got recording studio at their home tell, the same locations both of us relationship of white boy and an so it has become so compact and the like, the same kind of artists that we Indian desi girl falling in love. We software is available at everybody's like. This is the reason where our never traditionally done on legend houses. That kind of environment partnership has survived because I songs or Asha Ji's song, they were just used to throw different kind of always knew what kind of stories I coming in our mind, that was what creativity and this kind of need to tell, but actually Radhika instrumental in our whole journey environment gives different kind of defined it and that's the reason our with the legend and they also creativity because on your finger tip career is so successful. appreciated it. Therefore, we have you have got world's best available Which were your first song or these great songs with the legends we tool. That era of Creativity used to project you did together? worked with. bring out different kind of thoughts I We use to do short films with various You have introduced some new must say Fursat se aate the thoughts corporates. Our first song that we did, artists as well. Any comment? and now we are expose to much more the musical journey we took together We have worked with new artists information so we get this kind of was with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's more than the legends. It has always thoughts. so both had their own 'Kinna Sona'. At that time, we were been more satisfying and gratifying pluses and minuses new to this profession. Though Nusrat because they don't have any fanbase Any message for upcoming music Sahab was a legend at that time, but or image. It's a complete painting, that arrangers/directors? we didn't realise that he is the kind of we are painting on a blank canvas. One message only there is no better legend we are working with. Now When we picked up Falguni Pathak as time than now for independent when we look back, we say that we a singer, she used to do Dandiya gitz composer music riser tiles singers started our career with Nusrat Fateh at the suburbs of Bombay. We did a because right now the world is Ali Khan the legend that he was. It first song 'Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi', available to everyone and everyone was always our world of fairy tales, in and we decided that we will make this can reach the world at the click of that song we were looking out for the song that are appealing to you in a finger-tip even the audience today story of a perfect man that god would college environment. The good thing doesn't want to listen to these big have created. Nusrat Sahab lyrics is that new commers surrender to you Bollywood sound track where 150 went very well Kinna Sona Rab Ne completely and that's where you excel dancers are dancing and the most Tuje Banaya, Dil Kare Dekhta Rahu. and give your best. good looking super star is singing the We did auditions and then we met You have over two decades of song. Today audience wants to listen Arjun Rampal. We introduced him, experience in music industry. What great music and they want to see who that was his first song. We finalized are the difference between those the composer is who the singer is the casting and then we saw Arjun, he days and now.? they want to see touch and feel. So was the perfect man great chiseled I think it's pretty much the same - the our message to the audience is that body. He was not a He-Man muscular music is the same the passion is the there is no better time than this so go body, it was an absolute how Adam same I still remember working with back home don't copy anybody bring Of The Eve would have been made by Asha ji was the toughest song that we out that original thought, sing original the god, with lean face, body, tall and have ever shot. She used to ask for a song that you have got and you will that was our version and beginning of song a week in advance and prepare hit the top. our fairy tale with Kinna Sona which for a dub, come for the dub and she was our first song. used to slum it out during video shoot www.bollywoodtown.in 21 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • February 2021 Prathmesh Parab is ready with Oh My Ghost, Trailer launched Sidharth Malhotra MUMBAI, Jan. 25, 2021: The trailer of the upcoming Marathi movie 'Oh My Ghost' had been stunned everyone with launched in suburb Mumbai followed by media interaction. Under the banner of Jumping Tomato marketing pvt ltd in association with filmotion pictures, his look from Thank God! produced by Sana Wasim Khan and Rohandeep Singh, the horror SIDHARTH Malhotra who P.s sneak peek from 'Thank God' ". comedy is all set to release in the recently started the shoot of his next A T-Series Films & Maruti theatre on 12th February, 2021. The for Indra Kumar's 'Thank God' International production, Thank film producer Sana Wasim Khan surprised fans with his look from God, directed by Indra Kumar is and Rohandeep Singh, Star cast, the film. produced by Bhushan Kumar, Kajal Sharma, Pankaj Vishnu, The actor shared a sneak peek on Krishan Kumar, Ashok Thakeria, Kurus Deboo, Prem Gadhavi, Dipali social media clad in police uniform, Sunir Kheterpal, Deepak Mukut, Patil, Apoorva Deshpande and sitting in a police van, and wrote a Anand Pandit, and Markand writer Mohsin Chavada were funny caption saying, "Just on my Adhikari and co-produced by Yash present at the event. way to say Hi to Mr. Rohit Shetty. Shah.

22 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • February 2021 www.bollywoodtown.in Film: MADAM CHIEF MINISTER Starring: Richa Chadha, Manav Kaul, FILM REVIEW Saurabh Shukla Genre: Political Drama By Yogesh Mishra Director: Subhash Kapoor Release date: 22.01.2021 not only wins the election but also forms a government in alliance and Rating: becomes the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh. Climax is the real crux of the story so, one must see the film to Uttar Pradesh. She had a physical know what happens at the end. ...simply relation with an upper caste boy Indra Mani Tripathi (Akshay Richa Chadha's screen Oberoi). She used to work in a appearance as a Chief Minister is college library and Indra was a simply mind-blowing. She has done the BEST student leader in the same college. justice to her role. The entire movie Twist comes in their life when Tara is centrally controlled by her WRITER-director Subhash got pregnant once again. She asks character only. She is the perfect fit Kapoor's political drama Madam him to marry but due to caste for this role. Apart from Richa, other Chief Minister reveals the political difference he rejects her proposal. artists like Saurabh Shukla, Manav scenario of Uttar Pradesh at large. From here onwards their enmity Kaul and Akshay Oberoi have also This is all about politics, power and starts. A situation arises when Tara justified their roles. Supremely revenge. had no choice but to join politics. talented Saurabh Shukla has Madam Chief Minister talks This was perhaps the right platform impressed the audience once again. about the journey of a lower caste for her to take revenge. She joins a The performance of Manav Kaul lady Tara (Richa Chadha) who later political party headed by a dalit and Akshay Oberoi are simply good. becomes the Chief Minister of leader (Saurabh Shukla). Here, she

Film: KAAGAZ completely fit into this character. Starring: Pankaj Tripathi, Satish Kaushik, Although Satish Kaushik has not a Monal Gajjar, Amar Upadhyay big role in the film but his dialogues Genre: Biographical Drama are quite impressive. The other Director: Satish Kaushik artists like Amar Upadhyay, Mita Vashisht, Neha Chauhan and Release date: 07.01.2021 Brijendra Kala etc. have also justified their presence in the film. In Rating: an item song actress Sandeepa Dhar has also impressed the audience with business of band party. For a bank her latke-jhatke. loan he was asked to bring the The music of Pravesh Mallick, papers of his land that he owns. For ...a slap on Rahul Jain and CeAzar are quite that he goes to his native village and impressive. Songs are very much there he comes to know about this SYSTEM relatable with the storyline. So, conspiracy. Since he is declared dead overall music has added the value to KAAGAZ is a biographical on paper so he can't take any loan. the film. drama written and directed by Satish Now his struggle starts from here to Kaushik. This is released on OTT prove himself alive on paper. He The direction of Satish Kasuhik is platform and in selected cinema appoints advocate Sadhoram (Satish unbeatable. He has perfectly utilized halls in Uttar Pradesh. Kaushik) to fight his case in the the actors and other resources to make this a perfect film. Once again, This film is based on the real life court. Story becomes more he has proved himself as one of the of an Azamgarh based farmer Mr. interesting and complex towards the best directors of Bollywood. This Lal Bihari. Actor Pankaj Tripathi climax. So, one must see the film to story is beautifully written by him has played his character in the film know what happens at the end. only. The screenplay and dialogues and Monal Gajjar as his wife Talking about the performances, are another strength of the film. Rukmani. Story revolves around actor Pankaj Tripathi's performance Bharat Lal (Pankaj Tripathi) who is is simply the best. He has impressed Overall, this is an outstanding declared as a dead on paper by his the audience with his mind-blowing film. It's a satire and we can say that uncle and cousins to take his share performance. On the other side it's a slap on the system. This is a of land in his native village. He lives actress Monal Gajjar has also family entertainer so; it can be with his wife and two kids away impressed the audience with her recommended to see with the family. from his native village and runs the outstanding performance. She is No one should miss it. www.bollywoodtown.in 23 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • February 2021 Aarya Babbar is shooting for a new webseries

Unputdownable! exclaims Shilpa Shetty AARYA Babbar will be soon on Kundra about Dr. Marcus Ranney's book the OTT with quite a few webseries. He is currently shooting one in BOLLYWOOD actress and Recently South African cricketer Kerala. The director of the series is fitness enthusiast Shilpa Shetty Jonty Rhodes wrote a positive Shanil Muhammed (a state award Kundra has the power to inspire review for the book, acknowledging winner for his debut film in people. As they say, every power its importance. A Champion of Malayalam) and the writer is Arouz comes with a big responsibility. Just Wellbeing, Dr. Marcus Ranney Irfan. The director of photography is like a great leader, she is also an trained as a medical doctor in Gikku Jacob Peter, Bangalan is a avid reader who inspires people to London. Moving to India in 2010, national awarded art director and the do the same by sharing her current the global pandemic saw Dr. Marcus sound designer is Renganaath Ravee reads and book recommendations. return to clinical medicine, after a whose malayalam film is nominated Shilpa recently read Dr. Marcus sabbatical of over a decade, for Oscars this year from India. This Ranney's debut non-fiction popular volunteering on the frontlines for is an absolute award winning team science book 'At The Human Edge' COVID duty in Mumbai for over and the series is currently being shot and said, “It realistically yet three months before contracting and as we read this. The entire team is intriguingly depicts the extremities suffering from the virus himself. He absolutely ensemble and we know of our physical world - the kind that is a keen athlete and long distance that there is enough quality in the has the power to influence and marathon runner, also known for series. Aarya Babbar will be seen impact our physiology. If you've holding a Guinness Record for alongside Pranali Bhalerao and Priti always been curious to know more backwards running. He has worked Kapoor. Makrand deshpande also about the extreme environments with fighter pilots whilst in the Royal plays a pivotal role in the series. around the world from the comfort Airforce and with astronauts whilst We got in touch with Aarya and of your homes, then this book is for at NASA. Dr. Ranney has been a here is what he has got to say, "It's a you. It's informative and gripping! World Economic Forum's Global fantastic time. I feel lucky to be Unputdownable.” Shaper, and more recently, appointed working alongside some of the most The talented actress has always as a Senior Fellow to the Atlantic talented and passionate technicians been very crisp and holistic in her Council. and artists. I can't reveal much about approach. A woman who is an Meanwhile, on the work front, the series currently but it's one for example of empowerment and has Shilpa will be next seen in Sabbir the ages. It will keep everyone on not given up on her passion for self- Khan's 'Nikamma' which stars the edge of their seats and It is one care and fitness throughout her Abhimanyu Dasani, and Samir Soni of the most experimental work that motherhood journey, she is raising in lead roles. Apart from this, she will be out there. I am currently her children in the same manner will also be seen in Priyadarshan's shooting in god's own country with utmost responsibility of self- 'Hungama' with Paresh Rawal, Kerala. I can't wait for the audience care and has always been an Meezaan Jaaferi, and others. to see this one. OTT has gain major epitome of fitness during and after We agree with you, Shilpa! And precedence in recent times and it pregnancy to new mothers across we hope her book selections will reaches out to a huge audience as the globe. encourage you to read it too. compared to a year earlier."

24 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • February 2021 www.bollywoodtown.in BY THE WAY. By: Dr. Amit Kumar Pandey Publicity Twists in Anupamaa make it interesting to play Kavya: Madalsa Sharma Chakraborty cinema ACTOR Madalsa Sharma PUBLICITY in cinema has negative. For media and Chakraborty is happy with the way the & journey of her character Kavya is shaping been used as a tool of promotion. It management students it is being a up in Rajan Shahi's Anupamaa. The actor has been seen since last many subject of choice to study and says that she is enjoying being part of the understand the outcomes of decades that a simple publicity show. “The track is getting super intense enhances the visibility of launching publicity. Huge money and hard with every episode. The twists are so movies sharply. In digital arena efforts are required to make a good unexpected for Kavya which makes it all publicity closely work in promotion movie but a single controversy the more challenging and fun as an actor. of the films. In publicity, role of bring a movie in crisis. Controversy Yes, Kavya's insecurities are increasing media is round the corner and and publicity undoubtedly creates since there is so much happening in her excursion of press is incredibly curiosity among the audiences and life at the same time. Kavya is a very important to help build a buzz for captivatingly helps to add revenue. strong independent woman and there are movies. Controversy and publicity, Psychologically, society is more several shades to her character and I put there are two different connotations interested to know about the in a lot of inputs of my own as per the for the success and failure of controversies and it may be an graph of the scene,” she says. movies. opportunity for the movie makers. The actor says that her fans are loving Most of the time industry her in the show. “I receive a lot of displays its promotional capabilities positive compliments for my role. for mass promotions but press For media and Women tell me they love the way my release is being also a tool of management students it personality comes across, the way I dress promotion. A comparative study is being a subject of and the way I carry myself. Lots of lovely revealed that press release is a comments on the way I perform the choice to study and scenes, and I feel blessed people are formal process of promotion but liking my work,” she says. publicity helps informally. Recently understand the outcomes of publicity. Madalsa feels lucky to be part of the few incidents took place in country show. “Anupamaa has given me a where actor and actress tried to be Huge money and hard beautiful platform to showcase my talent the part of student's protest. It was efforts are required to and give me a chance to be able to not clear that what was their make a good movie but connect with the audience on a daily purpose, either it is really for the a single controversy basis. I'm extremely thankful to Rajan sir help of protesters or something else. for believing in me, for making me a part But publicity mileage was not bring a movie in crisis. of DKP! Rajan sir is a great human gained by them. These instances being! I'm truly grateful! Every day is a show that advocacy of anything for beautiful experience working with DKP! publicity may be both positive and Touchwood,” says the actor. www.bollywoodtown.in ”25 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • February 2021 Lohri marks the SPOTTED beginning of Pulkit Samrat's Suswagatam Khushamadeed shoot! IN addition to marking the onset wood from the old furniture in the of a new Year, Lohri 2021 holds house. Lohri ki date toh pata nahi special significance for Pulkit hoti thi but the moment I saw my Samrat. He has begun shooting for family gathering wood I would his next film, Suswagatam realize that the festival is Khushamadeed today which is long approaching. I used to be highly due because of the pandemic that amused when I saw a pyramid being hit us in 2020. Pulkit quoted saying, set up using the wood, which is then “We are shooting for a dance lit up. I would try to make one number today. I am facing the myself with the wooden planks but camera exactly after a year on a would fail miserably. It was fun film set and I can't tell you how doing the rounds of the holy fire refreshing it feels to be back on while throwing peanuts and gajak set!" into it”. Back from Delhi recently, the Pulkit further divulges that “Kriti Taish actor claims that it is going to is half-Punjabi and half-South be quite an eventful day for the Indian, so it's a double celebration Samrat's. He elaborates, “My sister for her as Pongal is on January 14. just got married, so it's her first However, she is busy shooting. Lohri post-wedding. It's an Coincidentally it is the last day of auspicious occasion in a Punjabi her shoot and the first day of mine, household. I will be connecting both memorable days for us!" with my family later in the day over The other family member who's a video call to celebrate the day. super excited during such a special They are extremely excited and occasion is Pulkit's pet Drogo. The walk around the entire house with actor says, “Drogo is a part of all our the phone in their hand all day!” celebrations. Whenever he hears us Angira Dhar was spotted in As Pulkit fondly talks about his wishing anyone Happy Birthday, sister, the actor gets nostalgic about even on the phone, he gets super the city as she headed for her celebrating the festival as a kid. excited as he assumes he will be costume trials for her next big Reminiscing his childhood days the given some delicious treats. For him, film 'Mayday'. The actress was Pagalpanti actor adds, “I grew up in a celebration is peanut butter, peanut a joint family and I distinctly recall butter cookies, cake, and a new toy”. seen wearing comfortable how they would gather planks of athleisure wear!

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28 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • February 2021 www.bollywoodtown.in THE SUCCESS SAGA OF MEHBOOB

KHAN Mehboob Khan MEHBOOB Khan is the used to go to Dubai to learn new food in Dubai that's why I thought owner of Mumbai's one of the concepts / new variety of foods so of starting this business in Mumbai. popular chain of restaurants, that he can implement here in Such a new variety of foods were Carter's Blue. He belongs to a small Mumbai. He invested his hard- the new concept for Mumbai city town Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh. He earned money that he could earn in that time. This was my choice of came to Mumbai in 1990 and started last few years in Mumbai and Dubai. industry so, without even having any working here in a ladies boutique. His family has given a big morale experience in this field, I took a He went to Dubai in 1993 where he support that time. challenge and started my restaurant stayed till 2005. The concept of When asked about the shift from business here in Mumbai.” restaurant came in his mind from fashion industry to restaurant He further adds “Initially, there there only. He came back to business, he said “I knew that I have was a struggle in this business but as Mumbai and started his first to do the business. Boutique and time passes things gradually restaurant named Carter's Blue in restaurant, both were in my mind but improved and I started getting 2007 at Mumbai's famous Carter somewhere, fashion industry could success in it. It took almost three Road. He does not believe in not be my first choice. Actually, I years to get a proper success in partnership business so he started worked many years in fashion restaurant business. After that I this journey alone. Initially he industry but that was never my never looked behind. Today I have struggled a lot but then gradually choice. I was compelled to do that seven outlets in Mumbai and two things got improved. Meanwhile, he job. I was hard core fan of Lebanese new outlets expected soon.” www.bollywoodtown.in 29 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • February 2021 Small Screen

More than social distancing, its physical distancing that is important: Pranitaa Pandit

The beautiful actress also feels lot of anxiety, there is some sort of Pranitaa Pandit ACTRESS that COVID has made us all unhappiness because a lot of people says physical distancing has become cleanliness freaks and added, "I are stuck alone." more important now. She feels even would have not washed my hands the The "Kasam Tere Pyar Ki" if you meet someone you know it's number of times I wash my hands important to maintain a distance. actress also spoke about whether the now, plus cleaning the house and audience's preference or choice "I feel social distancing is extremely making sure even the ﬂoor is clean would have changed because of the important and more than social properly and taking care of lockdown, and said, "I don't think distancing its physical distancing everything that is coming from that the audience expectation and that is very important, like outside. Especially the online orders, preferences have changed. It can't physically you have to be two feet we let it be outside for two days and change so soon, in fact I feel in no apart when you meet or see anyone. then sanitize it. It has really made us time once the vaccine is out I think now from social distancing cleanliness freaks." everything will be back to normal. the focus has really moved to She also feels that people are now Shooting has also resumed now, and physical distancing," she said. irritated of staying at home and feels I am really looking forward to work She says she is wearing two that because it's been coming in the in a comedy show like 'Dekh Bhai masks for extra safety and even uses news for so long that it has made Dekh' or 'Hum Paanch' or something a face shield, apart from that she people frustrated. She added, "People like 'Hip Hip Hurray!'. Pranitaa said, "I carry a spray which is made are getting very complacent in a big practices meditation every day for of water and sterilized alcohol way because now the real devils are 20 minutes to keep her mind at mixed together. I constantly carry it attacking everyone's mind and peace. Her daughter also keeps her in my hand, so I keep spraying it people are stepping out because they busy and her perspective on life and when I touch anything and I avoid can't handle being home alone. They career has changed. touching my face." are getting into depression, there is a

30 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • February 2021 www.bollywoodtown.in Film making is my passion: Ajay Kumar Singh ACTOR and producer Ajay languages: Bengali, Marathi, Telugu Marathi films is going on right now Kumar Singh, from Bhojpur, Bihar and Tamil. Bengali and Marathi in Dehradun. After this, on 16th has an infinite passion for film language are already on the floor. The February, the shoot for the Tamil making. Speaking about his love other two will be starting in Feb. For and Telugu versions will also for films, he says,” Since my Bengali (Antardrishti) I have signed commence. All the versions will be childhood, I have been quite Rituparna Sengupta, Sean Banerjee. directed by well known DOP: Kabir attached to films. I have always Rituparna is a great actress and has a Lal. entertained myself by watching powerful body of work. After reading Interestingly, Ajay is part of all movies. from that time, I had a the brief of the story, she said yes to four films. He adds,” I am happy to dream of making movies myself. the film. In the Marathi film be part of all four films. To me, Eventually, I realised that I need to (Adrushya), I cast Manjari Fadnis. I acting is like worship, and film be in the entertainment hub, which have seen Manjari in a film called making is my passion. I believe that is Mumbai, to produce films. My Khamakha and I found her to be a we can always convey a message to first foray into Hindi films was brilliant actress. For the Tamil film the audience through films. I have producing a film called Family Of (Un Paarvail) I have signed Gayathrie also noticed one thing in the Thakurganj starring Jimmy Shankar, Himanshu Soni and for the industry: people who are involved Shergill, Mahie Gill. Right now, I Telugu film (Agochara) we have Isha in this craft are very hardworking am making the remake of a Spanish Chawla and Sunil.” and they put a lot of effort into the film Julia's Eyes into four The shooting of the Bengali and process.” www.bollywoodtown.in 31 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • February 2021 "It is tough to pinpoint one single moment; the entire journey has been quite remarkable", says Neha Joshi As Bhimabai's role comes to its natural end, Neha Joshi who portrays Bhimabai in &TV's Ek Mahanayak Dr B. R. Ambedkar talks about her character learnings and journey on the show.

Bhimabai had a significant impact on has been your first Hindi television was Babasaheb's birth, and it was a very Babasaheb during his growing up show; how did you bag this role and emotional scene to enact. I had a myriad years. Can you tell us more about the how has been your journey? of emotions while shooting that mother-son relationship and its I was shortlisted after multiple rounds of particular scene, and it came out representation in the show? auditions. I was ecstatic to work on a beautifully. The last scene we shot was Throughout Babasaheb's life, Bhimabai show of such stature. &TV's Ek of Bhimbai's death, and yet again it was was his biggest inspiration. She was Mahanayak Dr B.R. Ambedkar is a a very emotional moment, that left instrumental in inculcating the right never-told-before life story in the Hindi everyone teary-eyed. I did say my values and teachings in him. These GEC space, of an extraordinary goodbyes to everyone after the pack-up learnings and teachings shaped his personality and his immense contribution with a promise to stay in touch. future, making him the greatest leaders to the Indian society. Before you started with EMBRA, you of our times. Bhimabai stood as a strong Bhimabai's character eventually died had a limited understanding of pillar to Babasaheb and motivated him in the show, why did you still take it on Babasaheb's life and times. How did to study hard and use his education to with an open heart and mind. What this show help you know more about transform his life, serve his country and according to you, is the core of him and one learning you will always emancipate people from his community. Bhimabai's character? cherish? She always taught him to stand up for Playing a character that already holds a As students, we have always read about what is right, no matter what. reference and is known to many people is Babasaheb, but being a part of his You have had a very close and unique challenging, but it also brings many journey through this show has been a bond with Aayudh, both on-screen learnings. T he real challenge is to ensure great learning experience. There is not and off-screen. Tell us more about it. that you do justice to such a significant one but many facets of Babasaheb's life Will you continue to be in touch with role. The character of Bhimabai is like a that I have learned through this show Aayudh after your role ends? responsibility that I intended to take up and will always cherish. Despite being so young, Aayudh and give my best. In my opinion, Who will you miss the most on the sets Bhanushali never fails to surprise us Bhimabai's strength was her 'family', and why? with his acting talent. He is an which kept her going for so many years. I am going to miss my character extremely dedicated and hardworking She is an exceptional mother, a devoted Bhimabai a lot! It was not just about co-star. He is so warm and welcoming wife, and a doting sister-in-law. portraying a role, but, as the show that I remember the first time I met him You have been associated with the progressed, she became an integral part during our shoot in Kolhapur, we show for over a year, and recently the of my life in many ways. What makes instantly clicked and formed a close show completed 200 episodes. Can you this role unique is the character's bond. W e share an incredible bond, h e mention some of your most memorable strength and her loving and caring is the apple of my eye , and I will surely moments from the shoot with the cast persona. I will miss the cast and most miss working with him. and even off-screen? importantly, Bhimrao (Aayudh Bhimabai has been the pillar of It is tough to pinpoint one single Bhanushali), Ramji (Jagannath strength in Ramji's life throughout moment; the entire journey has been Nivangune), Meerabai (Falguni Dave), the difficulties. Can you share more quite remarkable. We are like one big Bala (Saad Mansuri) and many others. details on it and how will the storyline family. A lot of people on sets call me Since day one, everyone on the sets has pan out in the coming episodes? 'Aai' off-screen as well. The entire cast been extremely cordial, helpful, and Bhimabai and Ramji's relationship in and crew have always been supportive. supportive, and I am genuinely going to that era was ahead of its time. They These are bonds that we have created are miss going to the set every day. stood by each other through the most for life, and they are incredibly close to So, what is next in the pipeline for difficult and challenging times, and me. Neha Joshi? through thick and thin. I have worked So, tell us about your first scene, and Well, I have not yet decided the next with Jagannath Ji before, and he is a your last scene shot on the show? Any steps. But for now, I will be taking a great actor. We have always shared special farewell planned on your last short break and focus on myself for the tremendous respect for each other. day of the shoot? time being. I am open to doing some Ek Mahanayak Dr B.R Ambedkar The first scene that we shot in Kolhapur good projects.

32 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • February 2021 www.bollywoodtown.in The best part is that we have started living in a very cautious way: Sharad Malhotra THE Covid-19 cases are increasing every day. Though there are some obvious symptoms of the virus, it is observed that people can be positive and still not show any symptoms. Actor Sharad Malhotra says, “it's our individual responsibility as citizens to not A piece of advice by Ram Kapoor infect the other person”. He feels one can be asymptomatic and can still infect that helped Vivian Dsena other people, so it's important to follow the precautions and maintain VIVIAN Dsena is known for the day when you will start coming social-distancing. his performances in shows like down the same ladder with which “It's important to maintain "Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon", you went up." hygiene, but I feel it's our individual and "Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki". And the actor has always responsibility as citizens to not He made his small-screen debut in followed it. Even after giving back- infect the other person. You can be 2008 with "Kasamh Se" where he to-back hits, he has not let success asymptomatic, but you can still played Ram Kapoor's son. The get to him. However, he does not infect the other person with the young actor has revealed an advice have many friends in the industry, virus. Your immunity or threshold is that Ram gave him when he started and asked if this might work as a strong, but there are seniors and his career. disadvantage for him, he said, "I am elders and we need to take care of He said, "In the beginning of my the only child, so I am accustomed them as well, so, we need to be career, Ram Kapoor was mentoring since childhood to enjoy my own responsible and try to not pass it to me and teaching me how to act. He company. So it is by choice that I the next person. That should be the has been the biggest help when I like to live alone." idea,” he said. started my career with 'Kasamh Se'. "Of course, my friends and He calls, “social-distancing” as He told me that I can guarantee you family have been around me, but the new sad word that 2020 added that you will become a star one day, since childhood, I had very limited to our vocabulary and sharing the but just remember that there will be friends, I can literally count them on precautions he takes while stepping a lot of attention, there will be a lot my ﬁngers. I have a handful of out said, “We are just following the of money, there will be everything friends. So the ones who know me regular protocol like wearing masks that you ever imagined in your life. don't assume about me, and the ones and gloves and keep sanitizing your But at no point in your life, let all who do, don't know me," Vivian hands and keep using disinfectants that alter your head, and if it ever added. and try to keep that two meters did then just remember that will be distance, i.e. social-distancing.” www.bollywoodtown.in 33 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • February 2021 Pradeep N. Joshi STAR Astrologer, Palmist, Vastu Shastri & Numerologer FORECAST Cell.: 9322787450 FEBRUARY Tel.: 022-23074332 Email: [email protected] 2021

MESHA (A, La, E): SINHA (Ma, Ta, T): DHAN (Bha, Dha, Fa, Dh): The secret of getting ahead is to get Refusing to be defeated attitude will You should prepare yourself for many started. Excuses will turn your dreams help you grow. Whatever you want to disappointments for coming few into dust. Persistently trying your best achieve try it now, sometimes later years. You can be humiliated for can lead you to growth. Be thankful becomes never. Balance your time in coming few months. This humiliation for what you have. Chances are that what you really want. Time to get can become turning point of your life. you may be rewarded with more. Your working for a dedicated cause. Potential within you is greater then communication skills will help you to Planetary positions indicate that obstacles in your life. Planetary manage your way to tackle issues. spiritual development is best suited to positions indicate that spiritual Every effort should be made to control you for coming few months. Praying activity will be best suited to you for your anger by remaining calm for with such dedication that this is your coming few years. Praying with such coming three months. last day of life will help to get started dedication that this is the last day of spiritually. your life will be best. VRISABH (Ba, Va, U): KANYA (Pa, Tha, Ana): MAKARA (Kha, Ju): Keep going, everything will come to Ideas don't work without you doing Time to decide what failures can do you at the right time. Try doing the work. Find something you are to you. Your failures can motivate unfinished work which you think you passionately interested in and keep you to be innovative and try cannot do. You can be predisposed to yourself completely motivated in it. differently. Most of the things you the fear of unknown for coming few Be so deep rooted in your being that worry about may never happen. months. The hardest test in life is to nobody's absence or presence can Happiness is not in getting everything wait for the right moment. Your best disturb your inner peace. Stop getting you want but in enjoying what you efforts should be directed to achieve distracted from things that has nothing have. In giving you receive. Givers God realization for coming few to do with your goals. Non acceptance are always happier then receivers. months. Meditation, contemplation of things beyond control can bring There can be many career along with pranayam can help you to anger, if you accept then it becomes opportunities possible with your achieve spiritual progress. tolerance. alertness and strong efforts. MITHUN (Ka, Cha, Gha): TULA (Ra, Ta): KUMBH (Ga, Sha, Sa): If life doesn't challenge you, your life Being challenged is inevitable, but Life is never perfect. However you won't change. Never let your fear decide being defeated is optional. The hardest can always make it enjoyable with your future. There is nothing in this times require your strongest will. Life whatever you have. Simple way from world that can trouble you more than goes by in a blink of an eye, hence blue to brightness is to change what your own thoughts. Life is a constant appreciate the present moment. Be you can and have the courage to struggle. These struggles will make you aware of the situation getting out of accept what you can't change. This is stronger and confident, and when right your control making you feel angry the key to happiness. The world is a time comes you will realize it was worth this month. Realize that one who canvas of your imagination, hence be it. Planetary positions indicate that angers you conquers you. Stay calm. positive. Work like whatever money spiritual growth is best suited to you for Praying about your issues with you have is last in your hands and the remaining part of the year. complete sincerity and dedication can you will be able to make better help. decisions. KARKA (Da, Ha): VRISCHIK (Na, Ya): MEENA (Da, Cha, Zha, Tha): You are a bundle of contradictions. Do not be bitter about your past A calm mind is an ultimate weapon and You want to do everything at once because it makes you more attached to requirement for this month. Anger and but will be confused where to begin. your past. That brings tensions. Try attachment live side by side this month. Fear of unknown can cause mental being better at everything you do as it's Anger and worry are thieves that steal problems. Fear kills growth. Good an investment for your future. It's never precious time and energy from life. time to communicate with interesting too late to try to get started to achieve Communication with your friends for friends who can be helpful in keeping your set goals. If you don't find a way gains and benefits can be helpful. You your spirits up. Career changes in then create one. Human birth is for can have issues regarding property and coming few months can be a strong achieving higher goals like knowing vehicle. Unless emergency needs avoid possibility. Fasting on Wednesday yourself and achieving spiritual buying property and vehicle for coming five months. will be healing. progress. Meditation is the way.

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