Vinay Pathak & Manoj Pahwa witnessed in Delhi for promotions of upcoming comedy flick 'Khajoor Pe Atke'

The Well-known versatile actors of Bollywood Industry Vinay Pathak & Manoj Pahwa are all set to hit the screens with their upcoming comedy flick 'Khajoor Pe Atke'. As recently, both the actors were witnessed in Nations' Capital for the promotions of their film. Along with them the director Harsh Chhaya and producer Amrit Sethia were also present to grace the event. The entire team seemed highly positive, as they interacted with media peeps in a press conference held in Hotel the Lalit at Barakhamba Avenue. 

As this is the first direction debut of Harsh Chayya, he seemed excited for his film, while talking with media he shared his experiences and stated, “This is my first written & directed film. I have already been an actor but direction is a different world. While working for this film I realised a difference between a director and an actor. I learned how to work with hundred people together. It was really a great experience as we have such a talented cast like Vinay Ji, Manoj Ji and others as well. My experience with the team was simple as we already knew each other since long.” Further he added, Khajoor Pe Atke is a balanced film with a great cast. Now audience will like this film or not, it will be decided after 18th May.”

On the other hand Vinay Pathak said, “This movie is releasing on 18th May. We want all of you to go and watch this film. It’s a small movie, yes we are not promoting in a big way, I am sure this movie will entertain you all. And I am sure you guys will relate your life with Khajoor Pe Atke.” Talking about his experience he added, “I had a great experience of being a part of this family based film. The entire cast was known to us so we had amazing time together. Whereas, adding his views Manoj Pahwa, added, “Yes it’s a family film, which relates with every member of the family and what problem they face together. A serious situation in this film is portrayed in a funny manner. Peple will have fun while watching this film.” 

Well, as per the details revealed Pathak and Pahwa play brothers who land up in Mumbai when they learn about their seriously ill brother. However when the patient neither improves nor passes away, everyone’s life is in a state of flux as they are unable to enjoy being in Mumbai, nor are they able to go back to their lives in their own towns and homes.  But life must go on and so too does the hilarity in their lives continue, because ultimately they are who they are and well, that itself is enough to create chaos. 

'Khajoor Pe Atke' is a comedy around death, a laugh riot written and directed by Harsh Chhaya, who makes his directorial debut. Starring Manoj Pahwa, Vinay Pathak, Dolly Ahluwalia, Seema Pahwa, Sanah Kapoor, Suneeta Sengupta, produced by Welcome Friends Productions, and presented by S.O.I.E., the film hitting cinemas nationwide on 18th May.

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Zama Habib’s progressive Nimki Mukhiya celebrates 200 episodes on Star Bharat

It is not always easy for a man to make a television series on women empowerment, in a scenario where most shows are regressive. But when writer-maker Zama Habib of Qissago Telefilms decided to bring to life Nimki Mukhiya on Star Bharat (Monday to Saturday at 8:30 pm), he set the show in the heartlands of Bihar adding to the challenge.

The writer in Zama Habib gave equal importance to every character in the show. Thus, enabling the TRPs to reflect audience appreciation. It is not just that. Nimki Mukhiya has been penned with progressive ink and her character carefully crafted to inspire both the rural and the urban woman, making the show a true trendsetter.

No wonder then that Nimki Mukhiya’s 200th episode celebration saw the entire cast and crew come together and celebrate the victory of the poor but happy girl. Suddenly finding herself as the Mukhiya of the village, albeit with no power, wedded in the loveless family and yet emerging a winner at every step.

“Nimki is a fun-loving, carefree diehard Bollywood fan with a mind of her own. She becomes her village’s first female Mukhiya, is married into a rich family only to realize that it is all a plot of casteism and that she is in a loveless marriage, confined to the outhouse. And her own husband is part of this power plot. How the girl rewrites her own destiny changing the destinies of many others in the process is what Nimki Mukhiya is all about. In a line, Nimki is a strong woman who looks at challenge in the eye and gives it a wink”, concludes Zama Habib.

The party at Hard Rock Cafe, Andheri West, saw in attendance besides makers Zama Habib and Ishrat Zama Habib, Bhumika Gurung (Nimki), Abhishek Sharma (Babbu), Indraneil Sengupta (Abhimanyu), Garima Shrivastav, Vijay Kumar, Rita Bhaduri, Rishi Khurana, Karan Singh, Jatin Suri, Director Rakesh Kumar, Head of Production Punit Singh and guests of the likes of Barkha Bisht, Siddharth P Malhotra, Sapna Malhotra, Bhairavi Raichura, Jiten Lalwani, Sooraj Thapar, Dipti Dhyani among others.

Behind the scenes pictures: Kalyan Jewellers Shoot- Katrina Kaif

Kalyan Jewellers has announced the appointment of film actor Katrina Kaif as its global brand ambassador, and she will be the face of Kalyan’s existing and soon to launch product portfolios.

Ramesh Kalyanaraman, Executive Director, Marketing and Operations of Kalyan Jewellers said, “On behalf of Kalyan Jewellers we welcome Katrina Kaif. Katrina personifies brand Kalyan’s attributes of style and elegance. She epitomizes the quintessential woman of today –confident, progressive and with the courage of her conviction.

 Katrina has set her own path with sheer hard work, akin to Kalyan’s own growth trajectory. She has built a significant fan base not only in India but globally. This new association will enable us to explore new avenues to engage with our customers as we script our future growth strategy in India and globally.’’

‘’We would like to sincerely thank Ms. Sonam Kapoor for augmenting the product propositions of brand Kalyan over the past two years and helping strengthening its status as one of India’s most trusted jewellery brand,’’ Kalyanaraman added.

Katrina will endorse Kalyan’s jewellery collections and will also be part of Kalyan Jewellers’ customer engagement programmes across its showrooms in India and West Asia.

In India she will predominantly feature in the company’s communication campaigns, especially in the Northern and Western markets.

Katrina joins an eclectic group of Kalyan brand ambassadors including Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Nagarjuna, Prabhu, Shivaraj Kumar and Manju Warrier.

Real life couple Murli Sharma and Ashwini Kalsekar to be a reel-life couple for the first time

After sending the audiences in splits in Golmaal series,now actor Murli Sharma and wife Ashwini Kalsekar are sharing the screen space yet again.

But for the first time, the real couple is coming together as on-screen couple for a Telugu movie Mehabooba, directed by Puri Jagnnath. They play Pakistani parents to the leading lady of the film and the role is quite interesting as one can imagine. Also with a prolific director like Puri calling the shots, the duo is understandably excited!

Commenting on the same Murali, in tongue-cheek manner, “Puri is one director that every actor wants to work with. So obviously I am excited but there’s another reason! I got to play a dominating husband in the movie. So if not in real life, atleast In the movie, was being the boss ! I don’t think any husband can refuse such an offer.” Hope the missus isn’t reading!