Exclusive Photos: Kangana Ranaut’s Rani Laxmi Bai look from the sets of Manikarnika is everything regal

Kangana Ranaut is shooting for her upcoming period drama Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi. And looking at these exclusive pictures from the sets of the film in Jaipur, we think she will ace this role as well. Have a look at the royal pictures here!

After Simran,Kangana Ranaut is shooting for her upcoming period drama Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi. And looking at these exclusive pictures from the sets of the film in Jaipur, we think she will ace this role as well.  Redefining royalty with her decked-up avatar, Kangana is carrying her sword like a true warrior too.

Kangana looks like a total stunner in her white and gold look, sitting on her throne. Currently, the film is on floors in Jaipur’s Amber Fort and going by the pictures, the sets are complimenting Kangana’s regal Rani Laxmi Bai avatar pretty well.

While this is the first time we will witness Kangana portray an iconic character like Rani Laxmi Bai on screen, from the various set videos and pictures, we can see that just like everything else, Kangana is nailing this avatar too. Filled with action sequences to the brim, Manikarnika will bring Kangana’s unexplored side to the forefront and with so much splendor!

Manikarnika is a biographical drama about Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi. Writer-director Vijayendra Prasad had earlier said that the war episodes will be the biggest highlight of the film. Vijayendra has also penned some blockbuster films like ‘Baahubali’ and ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan.’

Manikarnika also features television actor Ankita Lokhande who is playing Jhalkari Bai, a woman soldier in Rani Laxmi Bai’s army who fought as her body double against the British. Ankita will be seen opposite Bajirao Mastani actor Vaibhav Tatwawaad. It will hit the theatres on April 27, 2018.

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The cost of Alia Bhatt’s look might leave you speechless

Alia Bhatt’s fashion choices are glamorous and classy and there’s no doubt that she can pull off anything with ease, be it a lehenga, sharara, a Cindrella gown or even the basics. This time too, it was no different as she was clicked at the Mumbai airport in a camouflage shirt from the house of Amiri, which she paired with black jeggings and thigh-high boots by Stuart Weitzman.

Although not too inspiring, what we like about this look curated by stylist Ami Patel is that it’s fuss-free, starting from her outfit to the styling. Her hair was tied into a neat high bun, and her outfit accessorised with oversized sunglasses and a spray-painted bag with a bright yellow strap.

If you like this look and are planning to buy a camouflage shirt then you will have to look for other variants because you might not want to spend as much as Bhatt – it’s for Rs 50,423 and we think it is a bit too much for a casual shirt.

And if that’s not enough, the not-so-fancy ‘spray painted’ tote handbag from Off White is bound to leave you in a state of shock. It costs a whopping Rs 2 lakhs (approximately). With that amount of money, you can easily fund a week’s holiday to Europe!

Prices apart, Bhatt probably is in love with the military trend since she has quite often been spotted wearing those prints. Previously, she was photographed wearing a long camouflage jacket from Marc Jacobs teamed with a black camisole from Prabal Gurung. Take a look:

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Madhuri Dixit Praises Deepika Padukone's 'Ghoomar' Song

We recently saw two of the most beautiful and expressive women, Madhuri Dixit and Deepika Padukone pose together for a picture when they met at the recently held Marathi awards in Mumbai. As they met, Madhuri Dixit immediately told Deepika Padukone how stunning she was in the song from Padmavati, Ghoomar.

The makers of Padmavati recently released Deepika's song Ghoomar which received a fabulous response from fans on social media, critics and even celebrities. The way Deepika looked, the way she picked up the folk dance and the grace with which she performed has been extensively applauded. 

But the compliment for Deepika becomes even more special when it comes from someone like Madhuri Dixit, who is even herself known for visually stunning songs and expressive eyes like in Maar Daala and Dola re Dola. A source present at the award function also tells us how both the actresses also discussed their director in common, Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

He is known to have found his muse in both these actresses. Currently it is Deepika, considering his collaboration with her for the 3rd time back to back for Padmavati after Ram Leela and Bajirao Mastani.
 Deepika’s Ghoomar song hit 10 million views in a very short span and the decision of the makers to release her song as the first song is being hugely applauded.

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Kalki Koechlin: Men Are Never Asked How They Balance Work And Family

Writer-director Rakhee Sandilya's debut film 'Ribbon' is a modern love story about urban millennial couples who attempt to balance work and family each day. More often than not, working women are compelled to choose between their career and family. So the one question that's never had an easy answer is, can women really have it all?

Kalki Koechlin, who often wears her feminist heart on her sleeve, agrees: "I think we need some equality in the kind of questions we're asked as well! When men are never asked how they balance work and family, women shouldn't be either. What we really need is for men and women to be equal shareholders at home, and this question will answer itself."

For Rakhee, the answer is an unequivocal yes on 'Can women really have it all?', provided society looks at parenting as a shared responsibility and not just the mother's domain. "Ribbon is the story of a working woman who wants to have a baby, but at the same time wishes to continue working. But she soon realises that expecting mothers find their loyalty questioned in this cut-throat corporate world."

'Ribbon' produced by Prakash Mondal and Swathi Mondal of Red Cart Films, and presented by Eros International is slated to release across India on November 3, 2017.

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Tumhari Sulu’s ‘Hawa Hawaii’ retains the original vocals of Kavita Krishnamurthy

Vidya Balan‘s Tumhari Sulu revisits the iconic ‘Hawa Hawaii’ track from Mr. India giving it a fresh spin. The song that has withstood the test of time and emerged as a fan favourite over the last few decades will be seen on the large screen after 1987. Shot on Vidya Balan, RJ Mallishka and Neha Dhupia, ‘Hawa Hawaii’ has a special place in the film.

What is interesting though is the fact that makers have decided to retain the original vocals of singer Kavita Krishnamurthy in the film. In a time when retro tracks are remixed and rehashed by new singers, the makers decided to keep the melodious vocals of Kavita on the track.

For Vidya shooting the ‘Hawa Hawaii’ track was a treat given the fact that she was a 5 year old girl when the song came out in 1987. “I may have been five or six years old when the song released. As a child, I absolutely loved the song. I can’t believe that so many years later I am actually featuring in it. When I was informed about it during pre-production, I was both excited and anxious. It made me very nostalgic. Ours is a happy interpretation…an office party song. We had fun doing it!” smiles Balan.

The original track was composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal and the choreography by Saroj Khan. ‘Hawa Hawai 2.0’ is the handing over of a legacy from one superstar Sridevi to another, Vidya Balan. Tumhari Sulu, directed by Suresh Triveni, hits theatres on November 17.

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Varun Dhawan matches his sunglasses with the red pullover

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  The actor was recently seen in the capital and is now back to the city. We couldn't help but notice the red tinted sunglasses the actor was seen sporting at the airport. Varun was seen donning even as he headed to Delhi, they surely seem to be their new favourite.

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Khushi Kapoor and Jhanvi's sibling love captured in this perfect still

Khushi is often seen holding her elder sister's hand as they are spotted outside, their sibling bond is surely hard to miss. Jhanvi impressed the fashion police as she was spotted wearing a pair of bright red pants with a white full sleeves top tucked in. Khushi, on the other hand, opted for a classy monochrome attire at the airport which we are totally digging.

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Veere Di Wedding first look: Sonam Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan are ravishing

Veere Di Wedding has finished its first schedule in Delhi and now will probably head to Bangkok.

After months of speculation, Kareena Kapoor Khan's and Sonam Kapoor's Veere Di Wedding is finally on track. Earlier, the film was said to be delayed because of Kareena's pregnancy.

Well, now we have the first teaser poster of Veere Di Wedding with us, and we're already excited. Check out those beautiful lehengas!  The poster is a bit of a tease, as Sonam is hiding Kareena's face with a fan, and even Swara Bhaskar's face can't be seen clearly.

All said and done, they look stunning.

The first schedule of the film happened in Delhi. Kareena's son Taimur was there too, and was of course, everyone's favourite. In fact, Kareena even joked that Rhea Kapoor (Sonam's sister) had banned Taimur from the sets. Earlier there were rumours that Taimur might be a part of the film, but Kareena refuted those.

According to a source, "Shashanka Ghosh (director) and his team have done an extensive recce in Delhi where the major portion of the film is set. The first schedule will be a smaller one, of a few days, after which they will mostly head to Bangkok for the second schedule."

We can't wait for the main poster tomorrow!

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Salman Khan's Eid Gift To His Fans In 2019

Eid is very special occasion for Salman Khan as Sultan and Tubelight released during Eid in 2016 and 2017 respectively. It looks like the actor is all set to continue with the trend as his upcoming film 'Bharat' has its eyes fixed on Eid 2019 release. The film is scheduled to go on floors in April 2018.

"That film is just the starting point for ours but since it was an inspiration, we wanted in all fairness to officially own it and acquired the remake rights before going ahead with Bharat. It starts in 1947 and ends in 2000 and is the journey of a country and also a person, both of whom go by the name of Bharat," revealed producer Atul Agnihotri told Mumbai Mirror.

Bharat is an adaptation of the South Korean movie 'An Ode To My Father', where a father gets separated from his son and daughter during the war and refugee crisis and revolves around the storyline of being reunited with the family despite all odds. The film is very emotional and will strike a chord with the Indian audiences when it'released in 2019. Also, Bharat will be directed by none other than Ali Abbas Zafar and the film will be shot in Abu Dhabi, Spain, Delhi and Punjab. We will have to wait and watch as to who will be the leading lady in the upcoming movie.

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Zaira Wasim: I am getting more love for Secret Superstar than Dangal

Zaira Wasim received rave reviews and a National Award for her performance in her debut film ‘Dangal’, but the actor said the response she is getting for her latest release ‘Secret Superstar’ is more overwhelming. The young star, who celebrated her 17th birthday yesterday, said people are appreciating her performance in the Aamir Khan-produced film and the shows in her home state, Jammu and Kashmir are running houseful.

“I’ve got more messages from people for this film than ‘Dangal’. People have given immense love to the film. My best birthday gift is the love and appreciation my film is getting. I am very happy and overwhelmed. In fact in Jammu, theatres are running 

houseful, my friends couldn’t get tickets,” Zaira said. The actor said the best response she has received for her performance as ‘Insiya’ is from her father. “I went with my parents to watch the screening for the cast and crew. Mom and dad were watching it together, while I sat at a distance and was out even before the film was over.

“My cousins later told me that my father was crying throughout (the film). When he got out of the theatre, he had tears in his eyes. I had never seen him cry before. When he saw me, he hugged and kissed me on the forehead. That was the best compliment for me,” she said. Written and directed by Advait Chandan, “SecretSuperstar” chrFor Advait, getting appreciation from the audience and from the industry biggies like Rajkumar Hirani and Kabir Khan was “surreal”. “Everything seems surreal to me now. The fact that it has been declared a hit after the weekend is very exciting to me. I’ve been visiting theatres to watch the film with the audience and the experience has been fantastic. To see a packed hall laughing, crying, clapping to your film is just very humbling,” he said.onicles the story of a child who aspires to be a singer.

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