De De Pyaar De Actress Rakul Preet Is A Shopaholic, And We Have The Proof

Women undeniably have a knack for shopping, however, the lovely De De Pyaar De actress Rakul Preet has certainly taken it to the next level by managing to go on a shopping spree in the midst of the shooting.

The actress, who made a splash with her impeccable comic timing in the trailer of De De Pyaar De, unleashed the shopaholic in her while shooting for her favourite song sequence – ‘Tu Mila To Haina’ from the film. 

Some portions of this romantic number were being filmed at the shopper’s paradise in London – Oxford Street & Hyde Park. When you are surrounded by top brands and fashion-forward styles, it’s almost impossible to resist the temptation of shopping. And that’s exactly what happened with our stylish lady, who plays Ashish’s (Ajay Devgn) love interest in the film. Rakul couldn’t turn down the lure to shop and dropped in at several stores, in between the shots, only to return with an armful of shopping bags from each shop.

We have the confession straight from the horse’s mouth. Recalling the shooting experience, Rakul said, “’Tu Mila To Haina’ is my favourite song, it reflects me and my personality very well. And we had a blast shooting for the song. We shot for some portions of ‘Tu Mila To Haina’ at Oxford Street, which is the main hub for shopping. So, we ended up shopping from stores in between shots, it was just too tempting and a lot of fun.”

Well, a woman gotta have what she wants, isn’t it?

De De Pyaar De is helmed by Akiv Ali and also stars Ajay Devgn and Tabu in lead roles. The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg, and is poised to release on May 17, 2019.

‘MITTI KE SITARE’, INDIA’S BIGGEST MUSIC REALITY SHOW

'Mitti Ke Sitare, India’s first musical reality show for underprivileged kids between 7-15 years, is pleased to announce their top 18 semi-finalists. Shortlisted from 1187 MCGM and slum schools of Mumbai, they will now get an opportunity to introduce themselves at the Grand Finale on 22nd June, 2019. The semi-finalists, specially handpicked after extensive rounds of auditions, are immensely gifted singers in both the spheres of vocal and instrumental music.

‘Mitti Ke Sitare’ is a social initiative by renowned social activist and Vice President-Corporate Head with Axis Bank, Mrs. Amruta Fadnavis organized by Divyaj Foundation, in association with MPower Foundation, to provide a platform for the hidden talents across indigent areas of Mumbai. To conduct this social welfare project, Divyaj Foundation associated with 1187 MCGM schools to connect, identify and select children from the underprivileged sector - those who are blessed with talent but lack resources to improve themselves.

The Talent Hunt had 3 rounds of auditions, which involved scouting for the best from a massive artistry pool of 1.2 lakh BMC and Slum school children across Mumbai. For Round 1, a total of 6000 students were identified to participate and upload their recorded audios or entries on the servers provided to these respective schools. 527 students out of 6000 participants were selected for the second round.

In round two, 54 students were selected by the board of evaluators appointed by Divyaj Foundation.

These 54 students selected in round 2 were further evaluated in round 3 and subsequently the finest 18 gems have been selected to perform against each other at the grand finale which will be judged by renowned people from the musical fraternity.

These eighteen students are now undergoing 3 months special musical training and grooming session in Mumbai, under the guidance of professionals – Shankar Mahadevan Academy for vocal training, holistic fitness training by Mickey Mehta, mental health training from Mpower and other trainings to prepare them for the grand finale where they will get a chance to perform on stage with renowned artists of the music industry.

The Foundation will be honing, polishing and presenting these 18 contestants to the global audience by providing them a platform to perform and giving them an opportunity to showcase their talent to the world.

Speaking on the occasion, Mrs. Amruta Fadnavis said “These children have the talent, they have the fire in the belly, desire to excel but they lack resources which we will provide them and help them to realize their dreams”. 

ABOUT ‘DIVYAJ FOUNDATION’: 

Divyaj Foundation is the noble dream of Mrs. Amruta Fadnavis – a banker, singer and social worker. The Foundation is registered with the Charity Commissioner, Mumbai, Maharashtra with Reg no. E32775 MUM. The Foundation's Endeavour is to reach out to the marginalized sectors of the society, engage, empower them and add quality contribution thereby enabling a positive change in the quality of their lives. Divyaj Foundation has been actively contributing towards village development projects, rehabilitation of Acid attack victims, wellness program for slum children and children of the Deceased farmers, wellness program for sweeper community, Film city labourers and other marginalized sectors of the society. Mrs. Amruta Fadnavis is the advisor to the trust along with Adv. Shri. Sunil Manohar, Ex. Attorney General, Maharashtra.

Farhan Akhtar to attend UEFA Champions League Finals as UEFA’s Official Guest from India

The UEFA Champions League Finals, this year, will see a special guest from India in attendance – Bollywood superstar Farhan Akhtar. As UEFA’s Official Guest from India, he will watch the finals and get a taste of the UEFA Champions League experience at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain on 1st June 2019.

A man of many talents, Farhan Akhtar, is a football enthusiast. He has often spoken about his passion for sports, especially football and to date, still gets together with his friends for a friendly game of football. As a build, up to the semi-finals and  finals, Farhan Akhtar will be seen across the Sony Pictures Sports Network, the official broadcasters of UEFA Champions League in India, showcasing his love for the tournament in the “My Reasons to Watch UEFA Champions League” on-air campaign. The campaign aims to showcase the best of this tournament where different people ranging from fanboys to peripheral football viewers profess their reasons for watching  the most prestigious club competition in the world, the UEFA Champions League.

UEFA is one of the most influential sporting authorities in the world and UEFA Champions League is one of the most prestigious club tournaments in the world which sees participation from the strongest European clubs including Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus and more. Introduced over 60 years ago, football players and managers vie to take their club to UCL and establish their dominance in European football.

Watch the UEFA Champions League live and exclusive on SONY TEN 1 and SONY TEN 2 channels. Semi-Finals Broadcast Schedule:

Sr. No.	Match	Date	Time
Leg 1
1	Tottenham Hotspur FC vs AFC Ajax	1st May 2019	12:30AM
2	FC Barcelona vs Liverpool FC	2nd May 2019	12:30AM
Leg 2
3	Liverpool FC vs FC Barcelona	8th May 2019	12:30AM
4	AFC Ajax vs Tottenham Hotspur FC	9th May 2019	12:30AM

Zee Studios to release Haryanvi film Chhoriyan Chhoron Se Kam Nahi Hoti on May 17, 2019

Zee Studios, in association with The Satish Kaushik Entertainment, today announced the release of their upcoming Haryanvi film Chhoriyan Chhoron Se Kam Nahi Hoti on May 17, 2019. 

Directed by Rajesh Amarlal Babbar, the film stars Satish Kaushik, Aniruddh Dave, Rashmi Somavanshi in the lead roles. The film showcases and further establishes the idea of empowering women and taking a step ahead in gender equality.

Speaking on the film, Shariq Patel, CEO, Zee Studios said, “We are happy to join hands with Satish Kaushik to present our first Haryanvi film, a poignant story that establishes the importance of gender equality in our society. With this film, Zee Studios continues to back essential stories that need to be told”. 

Director Rajesh Amarlal Babbar said, “It’s a matter of great pride that my film’s teaser poster is out today. The film revolves around women empowerment and takes a bold step in spreading the message not only in Haryana but to the rest of the world that a girl child is not less than a boy in any sphere of life”. 

Actor Satish Kaushik commented, “To play the character of Jaidev Chowdhry was tough because it was a grey part, but I liked the dynamics of the character, and had a great time playing a typical, orthodox father who always wanted a son in the family. Initially, it’s a character you will hate but as the character grows he becomes a lovable father. My chemistry with the lead actress Rashmi Somvanshi who played my daughter on screen was amazing and same with lead actor Aniruddh Dave who is very popular for his TV show Patiala Babes. Director Rajesh Babbar was very clear about how he wanted to make the film and I was very impressed how he dealt with such a good subject, I just followed his directions to enhance my performance.”

Producer Nishant Kaushik adds, “After Tanu Weds Manu, Dangal and Sultan, Haryanvi language has come to the national forefront like any other language. We are happy that the first big Haryanvi film’s first look is releasing today. We at The Satish Kaushik Entertainment, along with Zee Studios, hope to create a new regional market and industry for Haryanvi films”. 

The film Chhoriyan Chhoron Se Kam Nahi Hoti will release on May 17, 2019.

Kunal Parwani roped in to play Sharman Joshi's best friend in ALTBalaji's ‘Baarish’

ALTBalaji’s upcoming web-series ‘Baarish- When you are in mood for romance !’ is soon going to mesmerize the audience with its unique story-telling and characters ! With its simple yet elegant love story, it has kept the old school love alive. The handsome Kunal Parwani has been roped in to play Sharman Joshi’s best friend ‘Sorab’ in the web-series. When Sharman Joshi playing the character of ANUJ, a gujarati businessman, does not understand the meaning of falling in a relationship with Gauravi played by Asha Negi! To his rescue comes his best friend Sorab which is essayed by Kunal Parwani. He is the solution for all this problems ! 

On playing Sorab, Kunal says, “Digital platforms are growing and it is really easier and quick to shoot. As an actor we start getting many opportunities now. As far as working with ALTBalaji is concerned, Every member of the team is so helpful and considerate. One had a liberty to give layers to the character with the help of the team. This has been by far the best experiences that I have had. I really feel connected to the web series. It has been a wonderful experience working with the whole team especially our director Nandita Ma’am as she helped me get more into my character ‘Sorab’ who is a Parsi fellow. The relationship that Anuj (Sharman) and I share is beyond friendship, more like brotherhood. 

On his equation with Sharman, Kunal says : ‘He is by far the most talented and a supportive actor as well as a friend I have ever worked with. I have learnt a lot from him and the learnings will be with me for life. I just pray and hope that I get to work with him again! It’s rare to find such an humble and extremely helpful person in your journey! This show has a different feel altogether and I am sure you will love it!” 

Watch the two friends handle crazy situations in ALTBalaji’s upcoming web-series Baarish, streaming live from 25th April’19!