Sony MAX presents the World Television Premiere of Khandaani Shafakhana

Sony MAX presents ‘Khandaani Shafakhana’ as its World Television Premiere this November. The film starring Sonakshi Sinha, Varun Sharma and popular singer Badshah will help break the taboo around the topic of fertility clinics in small town India. The film will premiere on 22nd November 2019 at 8PM only on Sony MAX.

Produced by T-Series and Sundial Productions and directed by Shilpi Dasgupta, Khandaani Shafakhana is the story of a woman, receiving the ownership to her uncle’s fertility clinic. Despite the social pressures she faces to repurpose the clinic into a business venture more befitting of a young woman, Babita ‘Baby’ Bedi (Sonakshi Sinha) takes on the business with a firm outlook on making it prosper and breaking the taboo around it with the help of Gabru Ghataak (Badshah). Playing the fool, her brother, Bhooshit Bedi (Varun Sharma) adds his quirky remarks along the way to get the kind of popularity his sister now enjoys.

Speaking a bit about preparing for the role and getting close to his co-stars, Badshah adds, “I had been reading a couple of scripts at the time. Sonakshi has played a very important role in the decision making. She read the script first and immediately had recommended my name. And when I spoke to her, she just made me go for it. They were also extremely patient with me in pulling up the correct shot. Honestly, I did not have to prepare much for the role. I had a certain image of Gabru in my mind from the moment I heard the script and I was just going with the flow. I definitely have a lot of new found respect for film makers and actors after this experience though. I think the whole process was a lot of fun.”

Speaking about his experience shooting for the film, Varun Sharma reminisces about his experience on why he chose the film, “I was really thrilled when I received this opportunity, because it was interesting as a film and had a very important message and it was about breaking certain taboos. So, I instantly jumped on to it and I wanted to be a part of it. The experience working with Badshah and Sonakshi was fantastic – we connected over music and other conversations, we have become thick friends now. Every day was a lot of fun, one of the tastiest incidents was going to Amritsar for Amritsari Chole and while talking about it now, I recall the taste of it.”

Catch Khandaani Shafakhana only on Sony MAX on 22nd November 2019 at 8pm

Anil Kapoor bags "Icon Of Wellness" at the Globalspa Fit & Fab Show 2019

Anil Kapoor was honoured as the "Icon Of Wellness" at Globalspa Fit & Fab Awards, 2019.  With a glorious career spanning four decades, the evergreen actor continues to be a gamechanger.

True to his experimental streak, Kapoor has explored untapped genres and spared no effort to ace his act. It is no coincidence that the actor continues to be relevant today; it is the result of constant reinvention on his part. In the 40th year of his career, Kapoor invariably gives the younger generation of actors a run for their money with his infectious energy.

Recognising the actor's passion for his craft, GlobalSpa Fit & Fab Show felicitated the actor for his professional achievements as well as his personal conduct towards fitness. The energetic actor was also hailed as a fitness inspiration for the country.

Bella and Vienna's Halloween themed birthday bash was an absolute hit

Actor Karanvir Bohra and wife Teejay Sidhu threw one of the cutest and fanciest halloween themed birthday parties for their twin daughters Bella and Vienna!

The girls who are quite an internet sensation better known as 'twin baby diaries' on social media, had a very different birthday party this year which was an interactive and fun filled one with various activities like face painting, tatoo drawing, a life sized trampoline to jump on among other stuff to do for the children!

Bella and Vienna had 3 very special cake cuttings throughout the course of the party. One with all their close friends and family, one with their friends from the media and one with actor Ashish Choudhary's twin girls who also celebrated their birthday today!

Living up to the theme of the halloween birthday party, Bella and Vienna were dressed as twin Rapunzels, and Teejay was Elsa from Frozen while Karanvir was dressed as Prince Charming. A lot of the other children came dressed as different characters too like Batman, Superman, Mickey Mouse etc!

While the twins 3rd birthday party was filled with close family and friends, a lot of Karanvir and Teejay's friends from the industry along with their children were seen having a blast at the kiddie party! Krushna Abhishek, Karan Mehra and wife Nisha Rawal, Karanvir's Quobool Hai costar Amarpali,  Raghu and Rajeev, Naagin actress Adaa Khan, Vikas Kalantri, Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij, Rajneesh Duggal, RJ Hrishi K and Sidharth Kanan, Chahat Khanna, Tarun Katiyal, Producer Ajay Chopra among many more from the industry were part of this fun celebration!

Feryna Wazheir sends out a cool message on Diwali

Spunky actress Feryna Wazheir who was seen in Airlift with Akshay Kumar, celebrated Diwali with diyas, sweets and looked stunning in a traditional saree, replete with jumkaas and kajraas. Most importantly, the hep-turned-desi-gal had a cool message.

"Diwali is the festival of lights. So it should always be celebrated by lighting oil lamps, bonding with friends and family, and spending a good time with a positive outlook for the year to come," says Feryna and adds, "the lesser the noise pollution, the better."

Her subtle message is taken. Cheers, Feryna. Here's to your happiness and to the world. Like minds would surely make this world a better place for you and for me and the entire human race.

Feryna will soon be seen in a key role in Commando 3 along with Vidyut Jammwal and Adah Sharma, Angira Dhar and Gulshan Devaiah.

30 years of Parinda: Sony MAX2 to showcase the story behind the movie through the director’s lens

Sony MAX2 will take Bollywood fans on a trip down memory lane to mark 30 years of the super hit film – Parinda through a special showcase with Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra on November 03, 2019.

Three decades post its release, Parinda is still considered one of the most iconic movie of Indian Cinema and to celebrate this memorable journey, Sony MAX2 along with director Vidhu Vinod Chopra will enable fans to witness two stories simultaneously. One in the film and one behind it, straight from the man himself as he narrates some of his favorite moments, unheard stories and interesting trivia from his directorial masterpiece. 

The movie that first hit the screens on November 03, 1989 features Madhuri Dixit Nene, Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff in the lead who were ably supported by Nana Patekar, Kader Khan and Suresh Oberoi, Late Tom Alter amongst others. Parinda is a story of two brothers Kishen (Jackie Shroff) and Karan (Anil Kapoor) who are caught on the different sides of a gang war.

The movie is also fondly remembered as one of Nana Patekar’s finest performances –one that won him a National Award for the Best Actor in a Supporting Role. The music for the film composed by the legendry R.D. Burman is still fresh in people’s minds with the Asha Bhosale and Suresh Wadkar duet - Tumse Milke Aisa Laga still considered as one of the most romantic Bollywood songs ever. With a gripping storyline and ahead-of-its time direction, Parinda went on to win several accolades that year including the Filmfare Award for Best Director for Vidhu Vinod Chopra.

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Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Director – Parinda

“Parinda completes 30 years in 2019 but when you look back, one can’t imagine how this film was shot back then. Now-a-days making a movie has become easier thanks to technology but to think about making the movie of this scale 30 years back with such action sequences and some very well shot scenes within a miniscule budget was a challenge. The entire movie was made with a miniscule budget which was not great even 30 years back.”

Get ready for more such fun and candid stories with director Vinod Vinod Chopra in a special showcase during the telecast of Parinda on Sony MAX2 at 12 noon on November 03rd.