Veteran Shashikala passes away!

Veteran actress Shashikala passed away at the age of 88. As per media updates, the veteran star breathed last at her residence, however, the reason for her demise is yet to be known. Soon after the reports about her sad demise surfaced, numerous Bollywood celebs took to their respective social media handles to mourn her demise.

Veteran actress Padmini Kolhapure, who had worked with Shashikala in films like Dadagiri and Souten, took to her Instagram handle and shared her p. In the caption, she hailed Shashikala’s journey and her pleasure to have shared the screen with the late actress. “अत्यंतक धक्कादायक बातमी ! Rest in Peace Shashikala Tai. A true Woman of Substance .. what a journey ! WAH. Truly blessed to have worked with you,” Padmini wrote.

Adnan Sami also posted the late actress photos on his Twitter handle and wrote, “Saddened to learn that legendary actress Shashikala ji has passed away... She was a brilliant & versatile actress. May she rest in peace…”

Naved Jafri also posted, “Our dear Shashikala Ji is no more. She was a great artist. May the almighty give the family strength and patience to bear this irreplaceable loss. Deepest condolences.”

About her Bollywood career, Shashikala Jawalkar was one of six children born in Solapur, Maharashtra to a Hindu Bhavsar Shimpi caste Marathi speaking family. By age 5, she had already been dancing, singing and acting on stage in many towns in Solapur district. Shashikala has worked in more than 100 movies and she is famous for her performances in films like Arti, Ayi Milan Ke Bela, Khubsoorat, Anupama, Badshah, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham etc. She was last seen in the 2004 release Mujhse Shaadi Karogi wherein she essayed the role of Salman Khan’s grandmother.

I am a huge fan of Irrfan sir, says Rajkummar Rao!

Bollywood’s well-known actor Rajkummar Rao reveals he is a big fan of Irrfan Khan, and adds that he would love to achieve something like the filmography the late actor had.

"I am a huge fan of Irrfan sir. The kind of filmography he had, the work he has done and the performances he has given -- I would love to achieve something like that. That would be great," Rajkummar revealed to a media source.

"Trust me I am not in a position to do that, and honestly I don't feel that I have done anything special to give a masterclass. I think there are way better actors, there are way more people out here from whom I would like to take a masterclass," the Shahid star added later.

On the film front, Rajkummar Rao’s next will be "Badhaai Do" with Bhumi Pednekar.

 

Aishwarya is one of the 'most down to earth normal people will ever meet’, says Abhishek Bachchan!

The well-known couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan got married in 2007. Both fell in love with each other on the sets of their film Umrao Jaan. For the information, the Yuva actor had proposed the former Miss World back in January 2007 in the balcony of a New York hotel. The couple made their relationship public post their engagement.

While they are numerous who think that the Guru actress married him because he is the son of the superstar, Amitabh Bachchan. Talking about the same, Abhishek back in 2014 during his appearance on Karan Johar’s chat show 'Koffee with Karan', had told Aishwarya did not marry him because he is a film star or for being the son of Big B. When questioned about the ‘insecurity’ coming from being married to Aishwarya, ‘the most beautiful woman, the actor revealed there was none.

He revealed, ‘I believe she is and to me she is the most beautiful thing on earth. I see myself in the mirror every day and it is a horrific sight. So I am not competing, I can’t. The reason why we got together wasn’t cosmetic.”

Furthermore, Abhishek also stated that Aishwarya is one of the 'most down to earth normal people will ever meet.'

“She hasn’t married me because I am a film star or I am a Bachchan and I haven’t married her because she is the most beautiful woman on earth or one of the biggest stars on earth, so that never comes in the equation,’ he ended conversation.

Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt to romance again for Karan Johar’s next film!

As per media updates that Ranveer is all set to reunite with Alia Bhatt for director, Karan Johar’s next movie. If all goes as planned, the film will go on the floors by the month of June/July and will be shot at some real locations in India. The lovely Jodi will be doing some acting workshops to understand the graph of their character through the summer and then slip into world of Karan’s romance.

In another reports about this film that Saif Ali Khan’s son, Ibrahim has come on board as an assistant director on this Karan Johar film. “But no, there are no plans of launching him at present. He has come on board the film, just because he wants to understand the process of filmmaking. He is a young kid, still studying and yet to even decide if he wants to be an actor, director or something else,” disclosed a source close to the development.

In this romantic love story, Ranveer is going to sport a complete modern cool look with all those jackets, glairs, hats, torn jeans, whereas Alia’s character is said to be slightly subtle as compared to the leading hero.

Akshay Kumar’s first look as archaeologist for Ram Setu!

Finally, Director Abhishek Sharma’s Ram Setu shooting has begun now. Actor Akshay Kumar the first look on social media. He will be playing archaeologist role in the movie. The movie mahurat shot was done in Ayodhya as the whole team including Jacqueline Fernandez and Nushrratt Bharuccha had gone there.

On his official Twitter handle, Akshay Kumar posted, “The journey of making one of the most special films for me begins today. #RamSetu shooting begins! Playing an archaeologist in the film. Would love to hear your thoughts on the look? It always matters to me.”

In the sharing pic, Akshay Kumar is looking middle-aged man with grey hair. As stated, the film will be shot at multiple locations while 80 per cent of it will be based in Mumbai. Producer Vikram Malhotra tells that all Covid protocols are in place for the shoot.  

Kareena Kapoor Khan’s stylish summer avatar!

Recently, Kareena Kapoor Khan was snapped out and about as she stepped out for an ad shoot during the day. In spite of Mumbai's sweltering heat, Kareena looked breezy and stylish as she posed for the camera at the shoot location. The Chameli star looked gorgeous in a pink striped dress. She was clicked wearing a pink striped dress but with a twist. Her mild beach wavy hair and fresh yet dewy makeup was a big plus. The Tashan star seemed cool as she was spotted wearing a white mask and finished her look with a pair of heels.