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Sanya Malhotra shares her look as Shakuntala Devi’s daughter Anupama

Sanya Malhotra shares her on- screen avatar of Shakuntala Devi’s daughter Anupama Banerji in Vidya Balan –fronted film on Math Genius.

“I hardly straighten my hair,” says Sanya Malhotra, whose latest role requires her to sit in the make-up room as her hairdresser turns her lustrous curls, poker – straight. The actor is currently shooting for the Shakuntala Devi biopic, Directed by Anu Menon, in London. If Vidya Balan plays the math genius, Malhotra slips into the role of Anupama Banerji, Devi’s daughter.

She reveals that she has thoroughly enjoyed the process of creating her look, modeled on Banerji. “I believe hair, makeup and costume play an important part in an actor’s attempt to portray their roles. Playing real- life characters start with acing the look. Even for Dangal (2016), I had to cut my hair short to look like Babita (Phogat).” The actor met Banerji in the Queen’s city before the film went on floors. “We discussed the relationship she shared with her mother. I also did some reading with Anu and Vidya before the first schedule.”

Shakuntala Devi’s genius was discovered when she, at the age of five, reportedly solved a mathematical problem designed for 18- year-old students.

Emraan Hashmi and Guru Randhawa shoots a CHEAT song

The producers of the forthcoming Emraan Hashmi-starrer ‘Cheat India’ shot a promotional music video, featuring Hashmi and the current sensation Guru Randhawa. This was a coup of sorts as their first-time pairing is bound to enjoy phenomenal mass outreach when the song comes out.

Titled ‘Kudi Daaru Wargia’, the track, composed and rendered by Guru, was picturized on an elaborate set in Mumbai. This marks the first time that an A-list Bollywood star has featured in a video with Guru, who has continuously belted out chartbusters like ‘Ban Ja Rani’, ‘Lahore’, ‘High Rated Gabru’, ‘Suit Suit’ and ‘Kaun Nachdi’ in recent times.

The video has been directed by Nitin Parmar of Equinox Films, the renowned production company helmed by ace ad-man and ‘Neerja’ director Ram Madhvani. It has been choreographed by Vijay Ganguly (‘Jagga Jasoos’, ‘Tumhari Sulu’, ‘Stree’, ‘Badhaai Ho’, etc.) and also features the debuting heroine Shreya Dhanwanthary along with a multitude of students, given the film’s story about the education system.

Said the producers, “We knew that pairing Emraan and Guru would be huge. It was Bhushan’s (Kumar) idea to go with this song as it has chartbuster potential. Keen to give the video a young and stylish vibe for the millennials, Ellipsis roped in Equinox to ideate and shoot. We are confident that the track will be the party anthem of every youngster in the new year.”

Produced by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series, Tanuj Garg and Atul Kasbekar’s Ellipsis Entertainment and Emraan Hashmi Films, ‘Cheat India’ releases worldwide on January 25, 2019.

CHEAT INDIA first poster released

T-Series’ Bhushan Kumar,Emraan Hashmi Films & Ellipsis Entertainment’s drama, “CHEAT INDIA” first poster unveiled today. The film will release worldwide on January 25,2019.

The film stars Emraan Hashmi,directed by Soumik Sen, produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Parveen Hashmi, Tanuj Garg, Atul Kasbekar.

Richa Chadha’s debut song as a singer is the perfect foot tapping number

Richa Chadha is a name synonymous with films, power-packed performances and important causes, but the actress now also has another talent that audiences will get to see and appreciate, singing. The Love Sonia and Fukrey actress has collaborated with Dr. Zeus and Zora Randhawa, two Punjabi pop stars who are extremely well known in the international circuit for fantastic hits.

Gawandiyaan which is an old Punjabi song has been remade to match the new age sound choices but keeping intact the important beats and notes of the song. Richa who sings and dances in the video looks like a complete Rockstar in both her avatars, in the traditional and modern looks. Not only did Richa Chadha sing along with the artists but also choreographed the dance steps along with the dancers and styled herself for the video. Also seen in the video along is her Fukrey co-actor, Varun Sharma.

We are amazed at the number of things Richa Chadha can do. This catchy song proves that she can do it all!!

Richa Chadha meets the real Shakeela ahead of the film’s shoot

Richa Chadha wins the Outstanding Achievement Award at LIFF

Richa Chadha to helm the biopic of Shakeela

Richa Chadha face of Shibani Kashyap’s new single ‘Wannabe Free’

Richa Chadha launches a cocktail named after her character Bholi Bhali Punjaban

 

Abhishek Sharrma: It was a dream come true to share screen with Shah Rukh Khan

Tumhari Sulu fame, child actor Abhishek Sharrma is going places. The young actor who was appreciated for his role and someone who is a regular in popular ads, could not believe his luck when he got to act in a commercial that had Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan in it. He says, “I have acted with Vidya Balan. And it was great. But when I saw that Shah Rukh sir standing in front of me for the shoot of an ad, I had to pinch myself. At first, I was very nervous, but he is such a humble and a thorough professional, that he put me at ease. It was a wonderful learning experience acting with him. I am so happy that I get to work with such superstars early on in my career.”

Meanwhile, the actor has done interesting short films with prolific directors like Vir Hirani (son of Raju Hirani) and will be part of a Bollywood film which is being directed by Rajat Kapoor. Ask him about it and he innocently says, “I don’t understand much about what is good or bad but whatever is offered to me, I do it with my whole heart. Then everything good, follows. Even when I did Tumhari Sullu, I just did my scenes well. And then everyone was recognising me at school and on the streets.”

Abhishek has also done many other ads for big brands like Rasna and Nataraj along with Vadilal Ice Cream and Coldarain syrup, and recently shot for the promo of a cartoon channel.

A film with Vidya Balan and an interesting ad project with Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek is proud that has God’s blessings. He says, “My parents specially my mother supports me. And having Shah Rukh Khan to work with was definitely blessings from the Almighty.”

Emraan Hashmi and Shreya Dhanwanthary shooting for ‘Cheat India’

Emraan Hashmi and Shreya Dhanwanthary captured on Sunday, shooting for T-Series, Ellipsis Entertainment and Emraan Hashmi Films’ drama, “Cheat India” at a South Mumbai club. The film releases worldwide on January 25, 2019.

 

Abhishek Sharma: It is important to do anything with your heart

Child actor Abhishek Sharma, who was seen playing Bollywood actress Vidya Balan’s son in the show Tumhari Sulu, is not only a good student but also a talented child actor. The actor, who won hearts of all in the film, recently shot for a popular chocolate ad with actress Khushi Joshi for Raksha Bandhan and the actor is already receiving huge accolades for it. Ask him about it and he says, “I love the festival of Rakhi and shooting for the ad was interesting as I had to play the younger brother of this actress. I love surprising my sister with beautiful gifts and I was doing the same in this ad film too.”

Meanwhile, the actor has done interesting short films with prolific directors like Vir Hirani (son of Raju Hirani) and will be part of a Bollywood film which is being directed by Rajat Kapoor. Ask him about it and he innocently says, “I don’t understand much about what is good or bad but whatever is offered to me, I do it with my whole heart. Then everything good, follows. Even when I did Tumhari Sullu, I just did my scenes well. And then everyone was recognising me at school and on the streets.”

Abhishek has also done many other ads for big brands like Rasna and Nataraj along with Vadilal Ice Cream and Coldarain syrup, and recently shot for the promo of a cartoon channel.

Doing his work to perfection and enjoying his work, while he also studies at school, Abhishek is going places, and why not?

T-Series bags top 5 honours at IIFA Awards 2018

The 18th edition of Indian International Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, held in Bangkok on Sunday was a starry night, high on glitz glamour and of course achievement.

T-Series and Ellipsis Entertainment produced Vidya Balan starer Tumhari Sulu was awarded the IIFA statuette for Best Film amidst huge applause by the audience gathered at the reputed Siam Niramit Theatre in the Thai capital.

T-Series chairman and managing director Bhushan Kumar says, “We are delighted with this accolade for Tumhari Sulu. We are also thrilled about Irrfan’s win (Best Actor- Male) for Hindi Medium. It’s always a huge pleasure to work with a committed actor such as Irrfan.”

Kumar adds, “It was a proud moment when we picked up the trophy with our joint producers Tanuj Garg and Atul Kasbekar who deserve credit for bringing Tumhari Sulu’s warm and relatable story to the audience. We are inspired to work harder on Cheat India, our next project on which T-Series and Ellipsis are working jointly.”

Additionally, T-Series and Maddock Films produced Hindi Medium fetched Saket Chaudhary the Best Director award for Tumhari Sulu.

T-Series artists/talent Amaal Mallik, Tanishk Bagchi and Akhil Sachdeva won the Award for Best Music Direction for Badrinath Ki Dulhania. Manoj Muntashir bagged the Best Lyricist Award for Rashke Qamar for T-Series produced Baadshaho, sharing it with co-writers Nusrat Fateh Ali, A1 Melody Fana.

Divyanka Tripathi and Abhishek Sharrma’s fan moment

Child actor Abhishek Sharrma, who was last seen playing the role of Pranav, Vidya Balan’s son in one of the acclaimed movie Tumhari Sulu recently had a fan boy moment with the television beauty Divyanka Tripathi. But what many people know that television beauty is a bag fan of Abhishek too.

Yes, Abhishek Sharrma and Divyanka Tripathi bumped into each other at an event. Abhishek is such a big fan of Divyanka’s show that he never misses a chance to watch the show. He gets emotional during the scenes and goes on flow with it. When he met Divyanka, he couldn’t control his emotions and was very happy tand both shared a fan moment with each other.

When asked Abhishek about the same, he said, “I am a big fan of Divyanka Mam and when I met her, I was happy. I was overwhelmed with her sweet gesture. She was amazed with my talent of natural crying during the emotional scenes of the movie Tumhari Sulu. I hope to work someday with her in the future.”

Abhishek Sharrma the new popular kid on the social media world

The child actor Abhishek Sharrma has become the most popular Indian star kids on the social media networking sites ever since he joined the social media world. The cute kid who was last seen in hit film Tumhari Sulu with the talented actress Vidya Balan, can easily be called as a show stealer as his charm is still been visible on his social media accounts. In a span of just one month Abhishek seems to has taken over the internet by storm in keeping his fans updated with his ongoing projects and his day to day fulfilled life routine.

His popularity can be visibly seen by his followers count which has outgrown in leaps and bounds in such a short duration thereby making him as one of the most popular child actor. His fans are awestruck by his cuteness as his this particular video of him showing off his moves on Punjabi songs for his uncle’s wedding got a high number of hits in just few minutes. That is not all! This multi talented kid shows best of his mimickery skills through few fun dubsmash videos proving yet again that he is filled with abundance of talent.

According to sources close to him, it is known that many young fans are going ahead and sending him personal messages on his account to get more information of his life. The adorable lad who was also seen in the short film ‘My Mother’s Wedding’ has made his fans berserk and has gained positive response from audience and industry members.

Adding further, source says Abhishek is a gadget freak and loves to use apps for his inquisitiveness about cars and various other science related topics which is reflected in his post on social media.

Kids these days are smart and adapt to environment more quickly and they are well aware of the new technologies and apps that make them confident at a very early age and Abhishek Sharrma the child actor is one such example.