Salman and Katrina dazzle at Book launch

Wednesday evening was a starry affair with superstars Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif launching the book Silent Sentinels of Ranthambhore by Bina Kak. The event, that took place at Taj Land's end, Bandra, was graced by several other biggies such as Salim Khan,  Salma Khan, Helen, Kabir Khan, Katrina Kaif, Priya Dutt, Baba Siddiqui, Dalip Tahil, Roop Rathore, Bina Kak, Vijay Kalantri, Vikas Kalantri, Kapil Kapoor (publisher), Kamal Morarka, Himesh Reshamiya, Daboo Ratnani, Piyush Pandey and Mike Pandey. 

It is always a pleasure to catch Salman and Katrina together and they surely were looking their best on Wednesday. The actors, whose film Tiger Zinda Hai will be hitting the screen on 22nd December, dazzled in black.  

The event was managed by Whiteleaf Entertainment and was impeccably planned, keeping each and every detail in mind. Once the book was launched, the guests helped themselves to an elaborate high tea.

About the Book

Ranthambhore is a dry, deciduous, thorn forest that sits at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya hills in Rajasthan. Known for its amazing and uplifting combination of heritage – natural and historical – which intermingles with its forests, Ranthambhore is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Within its nearly 1400-square kilometre area, Ranthambhore National Park and its critical tiger habitat provide for one of the finest areas for viewing wildlife in the world.  This book is a first-hand account of Ranthambhore and some of the tigers that inhabit it.  *The book is published by ROLI BOOKS  

Through her incredible photographs, Bina Kak narrates her experiences and encounters with one of the most magnificent creatures in the world, in one of the most magical settings imaginable. She introduces you to some of the well-known tigers of Ranthambhore, each with unique characteristics and forms – from large territorial males like Bahadur who give a helping hand in bringing up their cubs, to the resident tigress Machli, who was possibly the oldest living tiger in the wild world. This book is a tribute to the tiger families of Ranthambhore. The foreword has been penned by His Holiness The Dalai Lama. 

About the Author

Bina Kak in an Indian politician, actress and social activist. She served as Cabinet Minister in the Government of Rajasthan between 1985 and 2013, holding various portfolios of Tourism, Art and Culture, Archaeology, Forests and Environment, Woman and Child Development and General Administration​

Prince William and Prince Harry seen having fun at the Star Wars premiere in London

Star Wars: The Last Jedi is one of the most anticipated movie of the year, has already created a havock and it hasn’t even out yet. It debuted on Rotten Tomatoes with the highest-ever score for a Star Wars movie, rating 96 per cent or 8.3/10 on average from about 92 reviews. Prince Harry and Prince William were the ones who turned heads at the UK Premiere as they graced the red carpet with their presence. They were seen posing with the Stormtroopers and driod BB-8. The red carpet was also attended by Star Wars favourites C3PO and R2D2.The royal heirs are said to have made a cameo appearance in the movie. Dressed as Stormtroopers, Will and Harry are reportedly giving Benicio Del Toro a slap on the backside in the uncredited roles. They are said to be a in a scene where Rey and Finn infiltrate a secret base. The rebel characters are in a lift with Benicio Del Toro’s character when a group of Stormtroopers enter and the two of them are William and Harry. Harry and Will were joined by Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver and Mark Hamill at the premiere in London. Ridley, who plays Jedi Rey in the latest Star Wars instalment, sported a black Calvin Klein dress with an asymmetric neckline as she posed with co-star Hammil, who plays Luke Skywalker.  

The Last Jedi clocks in at 150 minutes, making it the longest Star Wars film to date and releases in India on the 15th of December.

Laksh Lalwani says The Wait Is Over; Entry of Porus tonight

Fans have waited with bated breath for the entry of Laksh Lalwani as Porus in the much love historical saga. And as it seems the wait gets over with Laksh making his entry in the show tonight. As much as the audience have waited for this day, Laksh himself seems excited to play the title role. He took to social media to share his excitement and posted a few pictures of getting ready on set.Laksh started posting pictures on his Instagram account since yesterday. His first posted a picture which has him in his character look with the caption, “Intezaar khatam..Aa rah ahu kal se”. After an hour, he again took the social media to reveal an on location still. “Porus is seen on the set in Umbergaon, Gujarat in this picture. Like the audience, he too is excited to make the entry as Porus in the magnum opus,” informs a source. And finally, as the wait gets over tonight, he posted another picture today on social media with the caption, “Shoot ready”. Laksh has trained hard, be it on his dialect, body language, or physical activities like horse riding, underwater swimming, sword fighting to ensure complete justice for such an important character. Thus, he is excited to make his entry tonight and look forward to audiences’ response.  

Stay tuned to Sony Entertainment Television to watch Porus, every Monday to Friday at 8:30 PM.

Actors’ mothers debut on Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai show

While Yeh Un Dinon Ki’ Baat, a love story based in 90s, is enthralling the audience with its riveting storyline, an unexpected incident happened leaving the actors as well as their mothers excited and surprised. Recently, as the team was shooting an outdoor picnic sequence in Mount Abu, there was a requirement for two ladies who could pull off the roles of tourists. Interestingly, the casting team believed that the mothers of actors Aashi Singh (Naina) and Kristina Patel(Swati) , who always accompany their daughters on set could fit in the role. When they were approached for the role, they agreed to perform after getting a detailed brief about the sequence. According to the scene, the two ladies have to ask about a particular sacred tree at Diwara Temple to a tourist guide. When contacted, Kristina confirmed the story and revealed, “It was a very impromptu and unplanned decision. Both, my and Ashi’s mom, were happy to be a part of the scene. Even we were happy to share screen space with our mothers.” 

Tune in to ‘Yeh Un Dino Ki Baat Hai’ every  Monday-Friday at 10:30 pm only on Sony Entertainment Television!

Salman Khan shoots a death-defying action sequence battling a pack of blood-thirsty wolves

Yash Raj Films’ action entertainer promises to be the biggest film of the year, bringing awesome first moments for its stars. Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s film’s high-octane action sequences add to the edge-of-the-seat thrill. Salman has taken the action benchmark several notches higher with information revealing that the superstar has pulled off his most dangerous action sequence to date with a pack of wild wolves! Filmed in the freezing, visually stunning locales of Austrian mountains, this difficult fight scene promises to be a super treat for the superstar’s fans. The scene with wolves has been shot in the snow-capped forests of Austria. The international action crew took all cautionary measures to ensure the wolves are well taken care of and that security measures were on point. The crew spent months planning this with specialized wolf trainers. The action crew lead by visionary action choreographer Tom Struthers has pulled off this sequence which also needed Salman Khan to take a serious risk. 

Director Ali Abbas Zafar said, “Tiger's encounter with a pack of wolves mark one of the most important chapters in the film. The idea was to do something, which has never been seen on the Indian screen, and give Tiger's character an edge. This is a very dramatic chase and action sequence that Tiger has with a pack real wolves.” 

The much-awaited action entertainer, Tiger Zinda Hai, will release on December 22 worldwide.