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06 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • June 2021 www.bollywoodtown.in Known to be a director's actor, Rajkummar Rao has his own unique ways to give life to any character given to him. Currently garnering praise for his brilliant performance in the comedy thriller 'Roohi', actor Rao's journey looks straight out of a Bollywood movie. Known to be extremely versatile and talented, Rajkummar has given some really pathbreaking performances in his incredible journey of eleven years.

After making a smashing debut that he won his first National Film together for a film, they create with 's 'Love Sex Award. magic and 'Omerta' was no Aur Dhokha' in 2010, there has different. A biographical crime been no looking back for him. 3. KAI PO CHE (2013) drama, the film stars Rajkummar as Today, celebrating the phenomenal A story about friendship, 'Kai Po Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, a actor that he's, we pick his 8 best Che' saw Rajkummar Rao alongside terrorist who's involved with the films which that he's Bollywood's and Amit kidnapping of four foreign nationals best bet today. Sadh. Portraying the role of Govind, in 1994. Just like his other powerful Rao's camaraderie with the two performances, in this film too the Check'em out here: actors was considered to be the actor went all in to do justice to the highpoints of the film. role. 1. (2010) 4. BAREILLY KI BARFI (2017) 7. EK LADKI KO DEKHA TOH Based on the themes of love, sex The Filmfare Award winning AISA LAGA (2019) and betrayal, 'Love Sex Aur performance of the actor saw his A coming of age, romantic comedy Dhokha' traced many angles character playing the role of Pritam drama, 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh including honour killings, MMS Vidrohi – a naïve sari salesman and Aisa Laga' is India's first LGBTQ scandal and sting operations. Even a rowdy man. What really won the film. Playing the lead role in the though this was Rajkummar Rao's audiences was the swiftness with film alongside Sonam Kapoor debut film, his performance was no which Rajkummar switched between Ahuja, Rajkummar was hailed by less than of a critically acclaimed the two avatars. It was through this the audiences for playing her actor. He was seen playing the film that cinelovers saw that the character with immense zeal. character of Adarsh, a man who actor is brilliant at both, intense as wants to make an MMS video to well as light-hearted roles. 8. THE WHITE TIGER (2021) pay off loans. His performance Revolving around the story of an made a lot of noise soon after the 5. NEWTON (2017) ambitious driver of a rich Indian film's release. The film featured Rajkummar family, who uses his wit to escape portraying the role of an honest clerk from poverty and become an 2. SHAHID (2012) who was sent on election duty and entrepreneur. Impressively, Based on the life of lawyer and was ready to go to any length to get Rajkummar Rao made a lot of noise human rights activist Shahid Azmi, the work done assigned to him. with his powerful performance in who was assassinated in 2010, Thanks to the actor's brilliant the film and won both, the critics 'Shahid' is regarded as one of performance, 'Newton' was India's and the audiences worldwide. Rajkummar Rao's finest works till official entry to the Oscars. Interestingly, many fans of the actor date. Interestingly, to get into the are even shared their personal skin of his character, the actor spent 6. OMERTA (2018) favourite sequences from the film a good amount of time with Everytime Rajkummar Rao and ace and talked about how much they Shahid's family. It was for this film filmmaker come enjoyed his performance. www.bollywoodtown.in 07 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • June 2021 soldiers along our country borders. The film industry has never faltered in standing up and helping their countrymen and women. It's a great legacy of the filmdom and I'm so glad that generation of artists have recognised this legacy and follow the same culture. This time around also it took just one call from either me or Anupam ji (Kher) and everybody was on board. I am extremely humbled by their gesture and thank each one of them for their support," she added. Talking about the concert, the 'Tanha Dil' singer Shaan slated, "As we are all aware that these are difficult times and the need of the hour is to not only continue but step up the efforts in bringing some relief to COVID affected individuals and their families .. Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora and I Am Buddha Foundation have joined hands to raise funds and also bring some smiles and entertainment to their lives. I was very happy to join my fraternity to come together and be part of this cause. I urge you to contribute generously to this cause. India needs us. Let's do this Ek Saath,” added Shaan. Padam Shri Malini Awasthi said 'I am very happy that we are all coming together in 'Ek Saath: India Will Rise Again concert. The names which are a Singer Shaan, Sonu Nigam along part of it say everything in itself. We all have a duty to fulfill in these troubled times, we move forward together and the despair facing the difficult situation with 35 performers join hands due to covid. I too have got the good fortune by being a part of this concert and we are artists and I also feel that the first duty of an artist should be for Covid-19 relief fund humanity.' Evergreen singer Sadhana Sargam BOLLYWOOD singer Kashyap Seva Foundation and US India said "From 2020 till now, due to covid Shaan, Sonu Nigam along with 35 Pragati Foundation are also supporting 19, we are all aware of the situation in Bollywood performers will host a the event. The concert will feature 35 the whole world and in our country. virtual, live music festival on Saturday, performers. Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora 5th June with Indian artists to support The lineup of artists includes Sonu (GKPD), I AM Buddha Foundation and Covid-19 relief efforts. The artists will Nigam, Alka Yagnik, Shilpa Rao, Foundation are doing perform at a concert called 'Ek Sath: , Shaan, Hariharan, Daler 'Ek Sath: India Will Rise Again concert India Will Rise Again', to raise funds Mehndi, Anup Jalota, Papon, Pankaj for Covid Relief. I am thankful to for Covid affected orphans, widows, Udhaas, Prasoon Joshi, Padma Shri Pallavi Joshi for giving me this people with disabilities, the indigenous Suresh Wadkar, Sadhana Sargam, opportunity and a small contribution population, refugees, migrants, Padma Shri Malini Awasthi, Jatin & from my side." minorities and artists among others. Raahul Pandit, Swapnil Bandodkar, Raj Pandit said “Anupam Kher Ji Leading actor Anupam Kher along Sugandha Date, Anuradha Palakurthi, has been a front runner in helping with his Anupam Kher Foundation, Sunayana Kachroo Bhide, Shreya Kaul, people with all kinds of aid in these noted director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri Anand Sharma & SRGMP Musicians, difficult times. So when he called me to and actress, philanthropist Pallavi Joshi Talat Aziz, Annu Malik, Manoj be a part of this incredible fundraiser along with their I Am Buddha Muntashir and Neerja Pandit. and perform alongside Salim - Foundation have joined hands with Actress Pallavi Joshi said "Film Sulaiman, I was more than elated. As Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora industry has always come together to musicians, it's the least we can do and I (GKPD) to bring you this concert, help in the most difficult times maybe hope that people contribute to this Sewa International Foundation, drought, famine, or entertaining our noble cause in large numbers.”

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www.ideazforu.com brought to you by: [email protected] Vikram Bhatt's Fashion Face-Off - Deepika Padukone tribute to or Aahana Kumra; Who do you think Covid warrior styled the abstract print Saree better? WHEN the country is in sorrow and every individual is trying to INDEED, Sarees can never go ethnic outfit with a statement help each other. Filmmaker Vikram off the style! Time and again, Emerald green earring with a ring Bhatt has a different point of view Bollywood Divas leave us in awe of and Kadas. Her iconic sleek bun in helping people. Recently the their beauty by donning in their with minimal makeup maker started a Social media page nine yards. Every stunner has her complimented the overall look. called 'You are not alone' for own unique way of rocking the Love! people who are feeling depressed classic drape, and dare we say we On the other hand, Aahana and falling for anxiety due to the love them all! Kumra wore Nikita Mhaisalkar's current scenario. Grabbing our attention today are abstract piece. The stunner On this social media page, he Deepika Padukone and Aahana experimented with the traditional does live sessions and connects to Kumra for sporting the drape with a outfit by pairing it with a Corset, audiences, listens, and shares colourful spin! Both the leading making the overall look chic and stories. In a recent live with an IT actress, who are known for their stylish. With hair down in textured teacher from Mumbai called acting prowess, chose an abstract waves and subtle makeup, the Anatara Kadam Kawale indicated print but crafted a very different actress surely stole the show. an idea to start a social page where style from each other. We are a fan of both styles! people can post stories about Covid Deepika carried the limited Which one is your favourite? Let warrior which will remain with us edition hand-printed Sabyasachi us know in the comments section forever. Saree. The actress accessorised her below.

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12 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • June 2021 www.bollywoodtown.in Minissha Lamba is one of the renowned Bollywood actress who worked in many hit movies like- Corporate, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd., Bachna Ae Haseeno, Bheja Fry 2, Zila Ghaziabad, Bhoomi and many more… Apart from movies, she has appeared in few TV series and reality shows as well. In an exclusive interview with Yogesh Mishra, she spoke about her childhood days, favourite songs, turning points in her professional life, future plans and more…

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Can you define yourself in one line? Predictably unpredictable. Tell us something about your basic family background and childhood days? It was fantastic. We are so lucky to have the parents that we do.. Life was full of games and sports after school. Sleepovers at friends. Video games. A beautiful lovely pet dog called Misty who stayed with us for 16 years forming such an integral part of our lives. We would have our own cycle that make us independent. Zooming from one place to the other all the time. It was fantastic. You have worked with TV and big screen as well. What are the differences according to you? There is no real difference. To me acting is acting.. Regardless of the medium. With television upu get to be one character for a longer time. It has its advantages and disadvantages. With filsm you live a character for a shorter time. Before you move on to the next film. Which Bollywood movie or song touches your heart? The classics I grew up watching.. Which are a classic for me... Are films like Mr. India.. Quamat se quamat tak. Challbaaz.. I love the songs of Atif Aslam. Most songs of bhatt films are great. Most of arjit Singh songs are a balm to the soul What do you do when feel low? Play with my dogs. Have long hot showers. Lose myself in books Who is your favourite Bollywood actor and why? More than having a favorite... I admire a lot of them actors and actresses for being at the top of their game for so many years. Which is the most difficult thing to do in a profession like this... Their stories... Determination... And staying power is something that I hugely respect.

14 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • June 2021 www.bollywoodtown.in How easy or tough was it to get a ticket to Bollywood? For me it happened easy. But the most important and difficult part is staying around. Continuing to do work that is relevant. What were your turning point in your professional life? I think my whole career for a few years was a series of successes and highs for me in terms of the kind of films I got to do and the people I worked with. Due to corona pandemic everything was stuck. How do you utilize this lockdown period? I didn't do much as I could have. Did the things I love doing even more... Reading In case, if you wish to change your industry, then what would be that? I would be a writer.. What are your upcoming projects? Kutub Minar Any message for the readers of Bollywood Town magazine? Hope you have a beautiful day ahead of you after what we all have been through the last years. I think my whole career for a few years was a series of successes and highs for me in terms of the kind of films I got to do and the people I worked with. www.bollywoodtown.in 15 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • June 2021 Fashion Watch Model

Anjali Phougat: My strong roots in India's rich heritage and culture are visible in my designs FASHION designer and following trends. Having knowledge humanitarian Anjali Phougat's about what is in vogue and wearing creations are an extension of herself. according to your taste helps in the Being so connected to her roots, her evolution and development of your Indianess also has a prominent mark individual style.” in her collections. It is this unique So what does she enjoy designing combination of individuality and more? “I love to Indian, western and inherent Indian culture that makes her indo-western designs. I usually designs unique. customise new styles and designs as “My strong roots in India's rich per my client's requirements. For heritage and culture are visible in my example, if it's a traditional wedding clothes and jewellery. My line is more client often asks for bright red like a fusion of Indian and western but lehengas with gold embroidery. So I has this unique flavour that reflects my take the basics from them and thought process. I think that's what my incorporate my vision with my client's customers also like about my ideas. If my client is American while collection,” she says, adding that she the groom is Indian then I usually wants her nine-year-old daughter work on two different outfits ready Aarna to stay associated with her based on American and Indian culture. Indian roots too. Sometimes I also create a nice fusion style if the client is ready to Phougat has business offices, one experiment. I just enjoy creating in Ohio, where she presently resides something new,” she adds. and the other one is in India. Talking about working in two different We know about how passionate she markets, she adds, “India fashion is about her craft, but when we ask changes every second and in the US about this one outfit that she loves people like traditional, clean cut and wearing the most, pat comes the reply, very basic design. I don't believe in “I just love sarees. I feel the 6-yards fashion trends because fashion to me drape define the true beauty of women Model: Yasmeen Shaikh is very much personal. Whatever you in every way. It suits every occasion, feel comfortable in, whatever you every mood and every look. It's a Photographer: think would look good on you, should versatile outfit that can be styled in so Raju Asrani (Zoom Studio) be fashion instead of blindly many different ways.”

16 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • June 2021 www.bollywoodtown.in BY THE WAY. By: Dr. Amit Kumar Pandey As Veere Di Wedding clocks 3 today, here's looking back at the Creativity, path-breaking performance by Experiments Sonam Kapoor as 'Avni' KNOWN as the voice of change, Sonam Kapoor has always and Cinema chosen the narratives that sparked a discussion. It was this day three years ago when Veere Di Wedding LET'S begin with a incidents inclined toward such stories. One hit the cinema halls. The where me and my friend Mr. day even myself was surprised to powerhouse performer's character Ramesh Gupta a known see that my wife was watching a Avni instantly struck a chord with distributor of pharmaceutical Turkish serial, it means this the audience. products in East Delhi were generation is exploring Every millennial woman across visited the club house of Kotla experiment based creativity in the country could relate to Avni's cricket stadium for a dinner Cinema. Movies like 2-State or struggle between choosing her party. While ordering and serving Shadi me Jaruraana are really successful career as a lawyer and we observed that senior age praiseworthy especially directors giving up to the societal pressure of people were discussing about any who explores such stories for getting married. Sonam's dialogue movie in reference to their movies. from the film, “Jitna Bhi Padh Lo st creative aspect. Mr. Gupta smiled 21 century is witnessing the Graduation, Post-Graduation... Par and told me how he loves such changes in the Indian cinema Jab Tak Mangalsutra Gale Mein talks not because of the mockery where technology and innovations Nahi Lagta Na... Tab Tak Life but for the content they were will change the complete taste of Complete Nahi Hoti,” received discussing. He shared many such viewers. This generation is roaring applause and became a incidents which took place in the growing with watching cartoons massive hit among the audience. same venue. Most of the time were fiction based stories are the The film was one of the firsts people debating over the movies key interest for them. It is not easy from the 'women telling women's and especially about creative for filmmakers to meet the story' box, and Sonam made an stories of Sholey to Thugs of expectation of every one. Global unconventional choice as always to Hindustan or Raja Harish cinema is using next level of pave the way for more such Chandra to MughaleAajam. technology in their cinema where empowering stories. The evening discussion with Indian rebellion youth loves it. The 2018 film was about the Mr. Gupta gave an idea of Such youth interests in are lives of four female buddies and brainstorming that Script writers encouraging international film their struggles with marriage, career, are really experimenting with makers and studios to operate in kids, stereotyped standards of their scripts and Director India or they are outsourcing beauty and morality by society. Producers are daring to make Indian platform to make movies. Directed by Shashanka Ghosh and movies on such scripts. There Last many years it is also been produced by Rhea Kapoor, the film was a time when any story were observed that International film also had Kareena Kapoor Khan, converted as cinema and viewer makers are indulging in exchange Swara Bhaskar, and Shikha Talsania did not have much programs in film making. Of in pivotal roles. choices,Howeverin the current course such practices will enhance Apart from this, Sonam will be scenario, movies from the creativity and innovation in next seen in the much-anticipated Hollywood are easily available Indian Cinema. crime thriller titled 'Blind' directed on internet and major chunk by Shome Makhija. www.bollywoodtown.in 17 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • June 2021 Small Screen I am a workaholic and it feels good to be back on the set: Rohitashv Gour

BINAIFERR and Sanjay Kohli's popular show Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai is back to shooting mode. The show has shifted to a new location recently to shoot new episodes. Manmohan Tiwari (Rohitashv Gour) shares how excited he is to start shooting again. He says,” I am a workaholic and it is good to be back on set. For an actor, it is a relaxation when we go to a new location, new set. The new location is full of greenery which propels one's thinking. Last year when the lockdown was announced, we never thought there would be a second wave and another lockdown. So, for an actor it is a second setback. No one wants to be sitting idle at home. An actor's job is to go to the set and work.” He also adds, “I would also like to praise our producers Sanjay and Binaiferr Kohli for the way they have visioned this new normal. It is amazing. We had enough bank of episodes so we could wait and start our shooting later. Otherwise, we would have to start early like others at the peak of the pandemic. We all should get the vaccines first and then build hard immunity to face this disease. Making episodes for the future and creating a bank is really a commendable job done by our producers.” Talking about his own comfort factor as an actor, he adds,”As an individual I have no problem in shooting. Last year post lockdown when we have resumed I was scared a bit. But this time I am aware of the problem and the consequences so I am doubly cautious and taking good care of myself. Which is the need of the hour. Producers have made excellent arrangements” The new location will have Anokhelal Saxena's birthday celebrations taking place in a resort. Rohotashv Gour, Shubhangi Atre and Aasif Sheikh shre a great bond offscreen as well.

18 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • June 2021 www.bollywoodtown.in your loved ones, friends, and family. Be active and eat well. Simple things that make you happy,” he adds. When asked if people from the entertainment industry are generally targeted when it comes to depression and anxiety, he replies, “Not really, it's because people from the entertainment industry are always in the limelight. They are not targeted. Nobody is targeted. Anyone could get depressed or anxious around you, or even you could, and you wouldn't even know it. And it's just the entertainment industry, everyone goes through stress in their own way. Daily wage workers have their own kind of stress, businessman, doctors, engineers, teachers, and people from the entertainment industry too have their own issues. Nobody can feed themselves or their Sneh Binny: Salman Khan's family without stress, it's all around us.” On days he feels blue, Sneh takes a break from the monotony Bigg Boss closing line is and do something different or something that he enjoys. “I get my “me time” at least once a week when I do things that I like and perfect, “Do whatever take a break. I always do what I like, every single day. Salman Khan's Bigg Boss closing line is perfect, “Do whatever you want to you want to do” do”. If you do whatever you really want to do, and makes you feel happy, then do it, just make sure ENTREPRENEUR Sneh this because he was mentally your happiness should not harm Binny believes that mental health healthy and strong. There is so anyone,” he says. is everything. It does not just play much to learn from him,” says the Sneh feels meditation a vital role in achieving success as co-owner of Delhi Binny's Brigade definitely helps. It's one of the well as having a healthy body. tennis team. important and easy ways to “If you're mentally strong then Like many of us, Sneh too takes maintain good mental health. “But nothing can harm you. It's care of his physical health and as I said you can do anything that important to manage good mental didn't give much importance to you like. I feel awareness around health. I look up to Morris E mental health. “It took me time to mental health is still lacking. Goodman and totally loved realize that if you're mentally People should be made more reading his book The Miracle healthy, half is done already. But I aware about how to keep Man. Following his recovery from feel if you're mentally unhealthy themselves mentally healthy. a plane crash that left him then physical health also Suicide seems to be an easy way paralyzed, he was unable to move, deteriorates. Do that one thing that out to many but it's not. One breathe, swallow, walk or talk you love and make you happy, it's wrong step ruins the lives of your normally, he came out of not necessary to do yoga. It's as loved ones, friends, and family,” everything stronger. He could do simple as talking about things with he ends. www.bollywoodtown.in 19 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • June 2021 Puja Agarwal: We often miss that 'health' in the famous saying 'health is wealth' means both physical and mental well being

PUJA Agarwal says good mental wake up before dawn. No use of any cook for dinner and lunch everyday. health might have a different meaning electronic devices one hour before sleep What I mean is, it's not about the to each one of us. For the Happy and after waking up. I actually use my industry, it's about the nature of the Anniversary actor it is “being able to grandma's alarm clock so that I don't person. Like I never take stress for think, feel and react in the ways that have to use my cell phone at the anything ever in life. When I feel she needs and wants to live her life as beginning of a new day. Working out low, I go neutral. Binge watch, order fully and independently as possible”. daily is also essential.” my favourite dish, maybe do a bit of She explains further that it is about There is a common belief that online shopping… I just don't worry “being cognitively, emotionally and people from the entertainment industry and live a happy life,” she says. socially healthy”. are targeted when it comes to Puja suggests meditation for good While most of the time we take depression and anxiety. Reacting she mental health. “As I said, I begin and care of our physical health, we forget adds, “I am the first person from my also end my day with it. It's a part of to give importance to the dealings of town and family who has been into my daily essential activity,” she our mind. showbiz. They eventually look up to me adds. “Jim RohnI said, 'Take care of for all these answers thinking Ask her about the many reported your body. It's the only place you depression and anxiety mostly exists in death by suicide in the entertainment have to live'. I'm sure all of us have our industry, which isn't the fact. When industry, especially because of heard such quotes since childhood. I tell them about the stats and reports depression and she replies, “Initially, One of the famous being, 'Health is suggesting 'India comes in the top 5 it didn't effected me much, slowly wealth', by Ralph Waldo Emerson. most depressed countries in the world, every next person started calling me But we never understood these quotes every 10th person in India is suffering and asking all type of weird exactly. Health comprises your from anxiety or Depression' it's hard for questions, as if I know it all. Some physical as well as mental well being. them to believe.” people also called to check if I was We do a lot to better our physical She also does not agree with the fact doing okay. After all these calls, it health but we never tried to improve that people associated with the did affect me a lot, not because of the our mental health,” she says. entertainment industry go through more cases as I am well aware of the About what is important for a stress than any other field of work. statistics behind the same but sound mental health, Puja continues, “Even a mother who's a home maker because of people not really getting “The one thing I do is sleep early and takes stress about what she is going to the meaning of depression.”

20 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • June 2021 www.bollywoodtown.in because she was not comfortable Rahul Bhatia on what's the secret of a happy doing a few things. So our conversation ended there. We were a part of an art of living marriage: A couple must accept each others' community where they teach you meditation, yoga, exercises, so there we met again. Soon we aws, and of course love unconditionally became friends on Facebook and started talking a lot and slowly fell ANCHOR, dancer, blogger, “My love life started when I was in love,” he shares. actor and entrepreneur Rahul actually directing a music video. I Rahul and Meenakshi tied the Bhatia's love story can make for an was casting for the female lead and knot on November 27 last year. interesting film script. He met his we received many portfolios, Due to the pandemic, they got wife Meenakshi for the first time Meenakshi's was one of them. I married in a simple ceremony. when making a music video and as liked her profile and approached Only close relatives and a few they say the rest is history. her but things didn't work out friends were there. “We were thinking of postponing our marriage because we were thinking there are so many restrictions, many of our relatives and friends won't be able to attend the ceremony. Thankfully we did not postpone it to April 2021 because the situation is still the same. When things get better we will have a proper celebration, where we will invite everyone. That is the plan,” he adds. Rahul says that the pandemic has made their love stronger. “Earlier we used to only talk over video calls and voice calls. Now that we are together we are actually getting to know each other more because after marriage many things change. We think that we know each other very well before marriage but when you stay together then you get to know more things about each other, both positive and negative things,” he explains. The secret to a successful marriage, according to Rahul, is that the man and the woman must accept both the negative and positive sides of each other. “I've many flaws which Meenakshi has accepted and I have done the same for her. We don't want to change anything about each other, we try to understand each other and are always there for one another. We spend maximum time together and are madly in love with each other,” he concludes. www.bollywoodtown.in 21 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • June 2021 Pradeep N. Joshi STAR Astrologer, Palmist, Vastu Shastri & Numerologer FORECAST Cell.: 9322787450 Tel.: 022-23074332 JUNE Email: [email protected] 2021

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