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Anupam Kher recently
Together,
once more
Here comes good news for Chris Evans and
Scarlett Johansson fans! According to the lat-
est buzz, the Marvel co-stars will reunite for
an upcoming project titled Ghosted. It is a
romantic action film and will be directed by
Dexter Fletcher. They were seen
together in all four Avengers
films of Marvel. Apart from AVENGERS’
the films of the Marvel
universe, Evans and
CO-STARS CHRIS
Johansson have also EVANS AND SCARLETT
worked together on films JOHANSSON TO REUNITE
like The Perfect Score and
The Nanny Diaries.
FOR GHOSTED
Chris Evans will produce
the film along with David Ellison,
Dana Goldberg and Don Grange of Sky-
dance for Apple TV. It will be written by
Deadpool writers Rhett Reese and Paul
Wernick. Apart from this, Chris will be seen in
Netflix’s upcoming film, The Gray Man,
alongside Ana de Armas and Ryan Gosling.
On the other hand, Scarlett will be a part of
Wes Anderson’s yet-untitled project. Chris
and Scarlett are not only on-screen pals, they
also share a great bond off-screen and fans
can’t wait to see them on big screen yet again.
Sharon Stone
Age wise
Hollywood star Sharon Stone says she
always thought she would like to get older
like a dancer as they age beautifully and
have great posture. Stone shared this on
The Drew Barrymore Show, which airs on
Zee Cafe in India.
Actress Drew Barrymore
asked Stone: “How do you look
exactly the same?” To which Stone
replied: “Well, I think as we grow
older, we have to negotiate with
Mother Nature. When we’re
young and we’re going
crazy, we’re experimenting
Hollywood
star Sharon Stone
says she always
and we’re so curious. I
thought she would
think as we get older, we
have to change.” The 63- like to get older
year-old actress added: like a dancer
“When I got to be 40, I thought,
I am going to get older. I always
thought that the women who were
dancers aged so beautifully, and they had
great posture. I thought I had to behave
more like a dancer. I’m going to have to eat
better. Hence I’m thoughtful about what I
put in my body, and the way I treat it so that
I get to keep it.” — IANS
Creative
circle
Gurnaaz Kaur
S
INGER-ACTOR is passé; Punjabi
film industry is now witnessing a
trend of actors turning into produc-
ers. In November last year, Mandy
Takhar and Jobanpreet Singh took
up production because they felt the
need to be able to choose content that
pleases them. Says Mandy Takhar,
“Becoming a producer was in the
pipeline for a while. It was always
something I wanted to venture into
after getting a certain amount of
experience in the industry. Control of
content becomes easier as you are not
at the mercy of others to pitch a con-
cept. The workload has increased,
but it is very satisfying too.”
As more and more Punjabi actors turn
producers, they say how the workload
has increased but the satisfaction
levels have gone higher
It was a narration-turned-passion
project for Ammy Virk when he decid-
ed to dive into the world of production.
The actor says, “When the story of Hun
Nahi Murde Yaar was shared with me,
I immediately wanted to produce it
myself.” Shot in the UK, Ammy says it
needed a lot of planning, “The com-
Swaran Sandhu plete responsibility of seeing the proj-
ect through is on your shoulders.”
Mandy concurs with Ammy. She
explains, “The role of an actor is mere-
ly creative, being a producer is looking
into the business side of it all; you start
thinking input-output commercially.”
Siddharth
Anand Kumar
PROVIDING A PLATFORM
Filmmaking or rather producing
one is not an easy job, especially for
someone from outside the industry.
Swaran Sandhu, a businessman,
started a production house named
Star Crew during the lockdown. He
has so far released ten Punjabi songs
and is working on a web series. His
idea was to give talented youth a
platform. “I’ve seen youngsters in
Punjab who are into art, music or
aspire to become actors going
through arduous struggle so that
they can go to Mumbai. In the
Wonderful feat for Bellbottom Great respect
Picture Akshay Kumar’s latest release,
tweeted by Bellbottom has achieved a ‘tow-
Akshay ering feat’ literally, as the film is
Kumar being screened at the world’s
highest mobile theatre in Leh,
which has made lead star Akshay
Kumar’s ‘heart swell with
pride’. Taking to his official
Instagram handle, Akshay
Kumar posted a story along with
Richa to play a cop
The trailer of upcoming show Candy has
been launched. The story revolves around
politics, ambition, murder and mystery.
Featuring Richa Chadha and Ronit
Roy, the show premieres on Septem-
ber 8 on Voot Select.
About her role of DSP Ratna in
the show, Richa says, “I have
always loved to experiment with
my character and roles. This is just
another opportunity to play a distinct
character of a cop. It has been challenging Richa
to play this character. — IANS Chadha
Real take
revealed that he
currently lives in a
rented apartment in
Mumbai and the only
home he has ever
purchased was for his
mother, Dulari
Kher, in Shimla.
LUDHIANA | TUESDAY | 31 AUGUST 2021
Mandy Takhar
AMMY VIRK
KARAJ GILL(L) AND AMRINDER GILL
process, they end up making some Mandy too wants to add value to the director Simerjit Singh, while actor
disastrous choices and get exploited. growth of Punjabi cinema and says, Amrinder Gill will lead the cast. The
Despite our solid Punjabi music and “We will be giving a chance to fresh, film is in collaboration with Rhythm
film industry, there’s still a dearth of new talent indeed. That’s how I Boyz and will be ready for a theatri-
opportunities for talented youth define growth.” For Ammy, it’ll be cal release all early 2022. Siddharth
here. My endeavour is to con- about, “Giving our audi- Anand Kumar, VP, Films & Events,
tribute to the artistic ences what they want Saregama India, says, “Since 2017,
development of the to see and expand we have made over 21 films across
people of our region,”
he says.
Calling it a phase
of learning and
❝
THE ROLE OF AN ACTOR IS
Punjabi cinema.”
PUNJABI TURF
After success-
genres and explored regional indus-
tries with measured success. Our
entry into the Punjabi film land-
scape is guided both by firm
MERELY CREATIVE, BEING A
research, the last fully dabbling research and our rich experience
one year was
PRODUCER IS LOOKING in the regional with our first partners — Karaj Gill
enough time for INTO THE BUSINESS SIDE movie-scape and Simerjit Singh.”
Swaran to under- OF IT ALL. with films in Amrinder Gill, who headlines the
stand the industry MANDY TAKHAR Tamil and cast, is quite excited, “I am thrilled
and the kind of content Marathi, Yoodlee to be working again with director
viewers demand. His Films, the film arm of Simerjit after a span of six years.
plans are to launch more and Saregama India, is now Our last film Angrej was a success
more young singers, musicians, venturing into the world of Punjabi and I look forward to creating more
models and actors via Star Crew. cinema. They announced their first good films with him. I am also keen
Talking about her future plans, production, which will be helmed by to work with Yoodlee Films.”
National Award-winning actress and film-
maker Konkona Sen Sharma says she has a
newfound respect for doctors and other
medical staff of government hospitals,
especially after the pandemic. Konkona is
playing a pivotal role in the upcoming web
series titled Mumbai Diaries: 26/11.
Asked about what intrigued her about the
show initially, Konkona said,
“Since I know Nikkhil for
quite some time now, I knew
that he would create a good
show on the topic of the terror-
AKSHAY KUMAR ist attacks of 26/11. Yes, it is true
that 26/11 has been covered in
a picture from Bellbottom being world’s highest mobile theatre at films and shows before, and at
screened at the theatre in Leh. Leh. At an altitude of 11562-ft, times it could be a little tricky
The actor captioned his post as, the theatre can operate at minus to handle the subject from a
“Makes my heart swell with pride 28 degrees centrigrade. What an different perspective. But
that Bellbottom was screened at amazing feat!” when it comes to our show, we
are using the incident as a
backdrop; it is not a documen-
tary. What could happen in the Konkona says she’s
Price tag on cape! hospital when a deadly terror
attack takes place? In the
show, we are giving insight
more empathetic
towards doctors,
Hollywood singer and into a government hospital, frontline workers now
actor Jennifer Lopez suf- under such a crisis situation.”
fered a fashion faux pas as In the show, Konkona plays the charac-
she arrived at a Dolce & ter of Chitra Das. Sharing more details of
Gabbana event in Venice her character, she said, “Chitra is a social
sporting a floor-sweeping service director of the hospital; she is not
floral cape. It seems that a doctor, though she comes from a medical
she accidentally forgot to background. But under the circum-
remove the price tag! The stances, she, like everyone else, is trying
price tag was seen hang- to do her best, beyond her ability to han-
ing on a green silk floral dle a crisis like that.” Mumbai Diaries:
cape that Lopez wore for 26/11 will release on Amazon Prime Video
the event. — IANS JENNIFER LOPEZ on September 9. — IANS
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ONE-TO-ONE If your birthday is on August 31
Number four indicates you are practical, trustworthy,
hard-working, and helpful. Ruled by Uranus, you are
have started. You’re filled with creative energy. If
you want to change situations for the better or make
some radical alterations to an area of your life, this is
You share your birthday with Satinder
Sartaaj (August 31, 1982,
Hoshiarpur), who is a singer,

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self-disciplined. On the negative side, you are stub-
born. Determination will help you to go forward in
your career and throw yourself into new experiences.
The Year Ahead Students should not change their course at this
MADAN GUPTA SPATU
stage. Do not try to play a game unless you have all
the right time. songwriter, actor and poet. He gained
Positive colours: Blue & grey fame with his Punjabi song Udaarian.
Select day: Saturday Since then he has performed across
Favourable numbers: 2, 4 & 8 the world. He made his acting debut
Gems recommended: Gomed & cats eye as Maharaja Duleep Singh in The

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In conversation with us, Kawach 2 actress

Pranitaa Pandit opens up on career, life
and future plans...
TV industry has evolved in terms of content. What are your views?
ChatterBox
Kishwer Merchant opens up on facing ‘problems during pregnancy’
Sasural Genda
Yes, television has evolved in terms of content, but it

A mom’s
still holds the similar ground. There is no drastic
change, but yes now we have variety of content.

Phool to return?
Initially, it was only love stories and family drama that would do
well, but now, there

promise
is an amazing show in every genre, so there is a lot
of diversity.
Jay Soni and Ragini time for them to adjust to
Tell us about your weight loss journey post pregnancy. Khanna-starrer Sasural each other. Jay Soni and
I had actually put on 16 kg post-pregnancy and it Genda Phool had a mas- Ragini Khanna’s crack-
took me a few months to lose that but it was quick six sive fan following. The ling chemistry made us
months. Now, I have lost that 16 kg. show was aired from 2010 love Ishaan and Suhana.
to 2012. The story was However, Suhana’s rela-
It is no more a taboo for married actresses as well as young On Sunday, actress Kishwer Merchant about Ishaan and Suhana tionship with her mother-
mothers to get substantial roles on television. Express your views. opened up about the challenges she faced whose parents decide to in-law was also the high-
Absolutely, I don’t think any taboo is attached to during her pregnancy and as a new get them married to each light of the show.
being a mom. Now, all of us are aging gracefully, so we mother. Kishwer shared an adorable other. However, because Now, we hear that
are getting substantial roles. if you see Anupamaa, picture of herself with her newborn of their difference in Sasural Genda Phool will
the show driver is somebody who is middle aged, and son from the hospital, along with a backgrounds, it takes be returning with a new
not somebody who is 17 or 18 years old. There is a lot statement in which she promised season. The show will be
of scope, and good content is happening. her son that together they will produced by Ravi Ojha
make things better for him. Productions and will be
What kind of role would you like to do now? She wrote, “My Bugs Bunny, I creatively helmed by
I want to now pick up something which is very know there have been a lot of prob- Zama Habib.
impactful and interesting. I am absolutely okay with lems... I haven’t been the best, with the C- The show in its earlier
cameos, but it should be like a show driver. Negative section, pain killers, tiredness, anxiety and edition aired on Star Plus
lead or grey characters interest me the most or it has breastfeeding... but like we promised each other and now it would be on
to be an extreme comedy. today, we both will help each other in this journey Star Bharat.
and make things better for us, love you my son.” A source said, “Work on
You have become a joint secretary-general of Delphic council of In another post in which she is holding the baby Sasural Genda Phool’s new
Maharashtra.What is your role in it? she said, “Naam bhi bataaayenge….Shakal bhi season is on and it will in all
My role as a joint secretary-general is to take care of dikhaayenge… par abhi ke liye aap sab sirf pyaar probability launch on Star
most of the coordination between the members and barsaayenge, can’t thank you all enough for all Bharat. Most of the original
the council’s activities, assist and help the board in the love and blessings you guys have showered actors from the first edition
formulating decisions and policies. love and only love #Sukishkababy.” have been retained. How-
Kishwer’s husband, Suyyash Rai in his ever, it is being said
How did they approach you to become a part of it? post wrote, “Meri choti sii duniya bohttt that Ragini Khan-
As an actor, I’ve also been practising arts. I’ve kuch feel kiya hai aaj tak, but yeh jo feel na won’t be
also done a lot of documentaries and things like hua hai is priceless, I love u @kishw- playing the role of
that where we’ve spoken about art and culture, so ersmerchantt this is the besttttt gift Suhana in the
they possibly knew about it and they felt I was the u’ve given #Sukishkababy thank second season
right fit for it. you for completing.” of the show.”

What is the objective of this council?

Santoor her first love

The objective of the council is to promote art and cul-
ture in Maharashtra.
Jalandhar-based Santoor
exponent Surpriya Seen (27)
was born and raised in a
musical environment. Her
father Pandit Manu Kumar
Seen is sitar artiste and her
grandfather is the legendary
tabla stalwart of Punjab Gha-
rana Sangeetacharya Lachh-
man Singh Seen. She holds a
post-graduate degree in busi-
ness administration but san-
toor remains her first love.
Inspired by the laurels
brought by family eld-
ers, Surpriya
started learn-
ing classical
vocal from
Supriya Seen has
her blended santoor
Dadaguru
Lachhman with electronic
Singh Seen
till the age
music for her
of 16. Later, tracks Petrichor
she got
attracted to the and Maya
sound of santoor
after she heard Pandit
Shiv Kumar Sharma playing
the instrument.
“I was so enamoured that I
just decided then and there
to learn santoor. That very
day my father brought home
a beautiful santoor for me
and the
rest is a
history,”
says Sur-
priya. She adds,
“There were chal-
lenges while learning the
santoor. I worked very hard
to grasp and master the intri-
cacies involved in playing
the instrument and my pas-
sion and hard work paid me
rich dividends. Today with
Amid domestic violence feud with wife,
Honey Singh set to release a new album!
The show goes on...
Honey Singh, who has been
making headlines for his
troubled married life, is set
to launch his next album,
Kanta Laga, very soon.
The rapper took to his
social media on Sunday and
unveiled the first look
poster of the song. The
poster features Honey
Singh alongside Neha
Kakkar and Tony Kakkar.
Singh uploaded the poster
with the announcement
that the song’s teaser will
be released on September 2.
Sharing the poster, he
wrote, “Here’s the first look
the blessings of Guru and
my father, I am one of lead-
ing female santoor expo-
nents in the region. I learnt
the subtle techniques of
gayaki, besides the tradi-
tional compositions as the
santoor is considered as a
folk instrument also.”
Petrichor was a collabora-
tion of two genres— Indian
classical music and elec-
tronic music.
of most anticipated song
#KantaLaga.”
Meanwhile, on personal
front, Shalini Talwar, the wife
of YoYo Honey Singh had
recently filed a domestic
abuse lawsuit against him in
the Tis Hazari courts. Later
on, Honey Singh gave a
media statement on his Insta-
gram which read, “I am
deeply pained and distressed
by the false and malicious
allegations levied against me
and my family by my com-
panion/wife of 20 years, Shali-
ni Talwar. The allegations are
severely odious.”
Entry mode
Archana Mittal joins
the cast of Ghar Ek
Mandir...
Archana Mittal is the latest
actor to join the cast of &TV’s
new socio-drama Ghar Ek
Mandir—Kripa Agrasen
Maharaja Ki. She will essay
Anuradha Agarwal’s charac-
ter, who is Genda’s mother-in-
law. The story will depict
Agrasen Maharaja’s core
principles through his ardent
bhakt and the show’s lead
protagonist, Genda.
Archana says, “A lot of
women will relate to my char-
acter. Anuradha is a home-
maker and her life revolves
around her husband and fam-
ily. She is married to Kundan
Agarwal, the owner of Agarw-
al & Sons, a family-run jew-
ellery shop. She shares a lov-
ing bond with him and runs
the household.”

More on IIT dreams Season 2 of the show Kota Factory to

premiere on Netflix on September 24
Starring Jitendra Kumar, Mayur More, Ranjan
Raj, Alam Khan, Ahsaas Channa, Revathi Pillai
and Urvi Sing, the second season of Kota Facto-
ry is set to premiere on Netflix on September 24.
It will follow the life of Vaibhav, a young stu-
dent on his journey to Maheshwari - one of
Kota’s leading training institutes, and how he
tries to balance his friendships, his relationship
with his mentor and the looming pressure of
getting into IIT.
Speaking about Season 2 of the series,
director of the show Raghav Subbu said, “As
a director, I try to create stories that inspire
and enthral audiences throughout. Season 2
of Kota Factory will chronicle the journey of
students at Kota and the struggles they face
on a daily basis, which will make it more
engaging and realistic. The compelling story
and spectacular performances will keep the
audience intrigued.”