Tag: Bollywood

  • Momal Sheikh’s surprise confession: ‘I chose love over a SRK meeting’

    Momal Sheikh’s surprise confession: ‘I chose love over a SRK meeting’

    In a candid and heartwarming episode of the FHM podcast, Pakistani actor Momal Sheikh shared a touching story about how she chose love over a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan. Momal revealed that she fell in love with her now-husband, Nadir, following him abroad to nurture their romance.

    Reflecting on a crucial moment in her life, Momal talked about her father Javed Sheikh being included in the star-studded song “Deewangi” for the Bollywood movie Om Shanti Om in India. “My dad was shooting Om Shanti Om in India, and he asked if I wanted to visit,” she shared.

    However, her heart was set on Nadir. “I had to choose between meeting Shah Rukh Khan and being with Nadir. So, I decided to go to London while my brother went for the song and got to meet everyone.”

    Describing her journey to London as a “challenging romantic adventure,” Momal faced dramatic twists reminiscent of a Bollywood film. Upon arriving in London, she discovered Nadir had left for another city, a pivotal moment in their relationship.

    She recalled, “Finding my Shah Rukh Khan was quite the romantic saga. When I reached London, Nadir had already gone elsewhere. So, I asked him straightforwardly if he wanted to marry me. He said yes without hesitation, and his mother met mine soon after. It all happened very quickly, like something out of a Kajol and SRK romance.”

    Momal’s pursuit of love led to a swift engagement, despite her initial worries about family acceptance. She humorously likened their story to Bollywood plots but emphasized their families were supportive.

    “I thought our parents might object, but no,” Momal shared. “They were surprisingly supportive. My father-in-law just wanted Nadir to secure a job before we proceeded with the marriage. He was a student when we fell in love. It was a classic case of engagement followed swiftly by marriage.”

  • Bollywood singer Alka Yagnik struck with sudden rare disability

    Bollywood singer Alka Yagnik struck with sudden rare disability

    Indian playback singer Alka Yagnik has left her fans and fellow artists stunned with a surprising announcement she has suddenly lost her hearing due to a viral infection.

    In an Instagram post, Alka Yagnik asked her followers to keep her in their prayers at this difficult time, as doctors have diagnosed her with a rare hearing disorder condition. The Indian music community, along with her followers, have united to offer their love and well wishes for a swift recovery.

    She posted a picture with the caption, “To all my fans, friends, followers and well wishers.

    A few weeks ago, as I walked out of a flight, I suddenly felt I was not able to hear anything.

    Having mustered some courage in the weeks following the episode, I want to break my silence now for all my friends and well wishers who have been asking me why I’m missing in action.

    For my fans and young colleagues, I would add a word of caution regarding exposure to very loud music and headphones. One day, I wish to share the health perils of my professional life. With all your love and support I am hoping to recalibrate my life and come back to you soon. Your support and understanding will mean the world to me in this critical hour… ”

    Alka Yagnik has sung many hit songs, including ‘Taal Se Taal,’ ‘Choli Ke Peeche,’ ‘Agar Tum Saath Ho,’ and ‘Tip Tip Barsa Pani.’

  • Bollywood’s Lalit Pandit admits 90s smash hit music was plagiarized from Pakistan

    Bollywood’s Lalit Pandit admits 90s smash hit music was plagiarized from Pakistan

    In a shocking revelation, renowned Bollywood composer Lalit Pandit admitted that the iconic soundtrack of the 1990s film ‘Aashiqui’ was plagiarized from Pakistani songs.
    Recently he gave an interview to Bollywood Hungama, where he discussed Bollywood’s music culture, how important it was for him to stay true to their beats, and how Nadeem and Sharavan, the composers of ‘Aashqui’ copied Pakistani music.

    “The film industry is well aware that many Pakistani songs were adapted and used in the 1990s hit film “Aashiqui,” which made Nadeem and Shravan extremely popular,” he revealed.

    He also said, “Nadeem and Shravan would travel to Dubai, buy Pakistani cassettes, and then reproduce the music as their own. This was an open secret in the industry, and ‘Aashiqui’ s’ music was no exception. The whole industry knew about this practice, but nobody spoke out against it.”

    Lalit Pandit composed many famous songs along with his brother Jatin Pandit. Here are some of their most popular ones:
    Tujhe Dekha To Yeh Jaise Kaise (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge)
    Ho Gaya Hai Tujhko To Pyar Sajna” (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge)
    Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai).

  • Here are all the details of Sonakshi Sinha upcoming wedding, including larka karta kya hai

    Here are all the details of Sonakshi Sinha upcoming wedding, including larka karta kya hai

    Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha is all set to tie the knot with actor Zaheer Iqbal on June 23 in Mumbai, according to India Today.
    The couple, who’ve been together for a while, have kept their relationship private.
    According to India Today the wedding invite says “The rumours are true”.

    The event is scheduled on June 23 at Bastian in Mumbai. Guests are requested to wear formal clothes.
    The guest list includes close friends, family, and the whole cast of ‘Heeramandi’.
    However, an official confirmation of Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s impending wedding is still awaited.
    Earlier this month, Zaheer had shared cute photos of the two while wishing a happy birthday to Sonakshi, and captioned the post, “Happy Birthday Sonzzz.”

    Sonakshi appeared on the show, where Kapil Sharma teased her about her colleagues’ marriages.
    She said, “You’re rubbing salt on my wounds! Kapil Sharma, you know how desperately I want to get married.” (Aap jale pe namak daal rahe ho na. Wo( Kapil Sharma) jaanta hai mujhe kitne zor se shaadi karni hai.)

  • Why Aagha Ali chose Pakistani drama over Bollywood film?

    Why Aagha Ali chose Pakistani drama over Bollywood film?

    Actor and singer Aagha Ali was recently invited as a guest on Showtime with Ramiz Raja.
    The host Hina Niazi asked him, “You had received film offers from neighboring countries, which you couldn’t accept.”

    Aagha Ali replied, “I was offered a Punjabi film a long time ago, and I was shooting a very good drama at that time. I felt that I had just started to gain momentum, you know, it had only been a year since I gained popularity. So, leaving my country and my work to go do a Punjabi film didn’t seem like a good idea at the time, which is why I declined the offer. But now, I’m sure that if another opportunity arises, I will definitely consider it.”

  • Which actor troubled Farah Khan in her debut film?

    Which actor troubled Farah Khan in her debut film?

    Bollywood director and choreographer Farah Khan talked about her first-ever directorial experience, ‘Main Hoon Na,’ where she worked with veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah. She also discussed how she completed his work ahead of schedule.She recently appeared in an interview on the YouTube channel of IFTDA Official.

    Farah Khan, a director and choreographer, recalled her first film’s production with ‘moody’ Naseeruddin Shah and revealed why she completed his shoot in six days instead of ten days.”I initially approached Naseeruddin Shah for a role, but he was being his usual moody self.

    He made a fuss and declined, saying he couldn’t do it. However, I later offered him a 10-day role as Shahrukh’s father, and I said him, ‘Come on, at least take on this character.’ Naseeruddin Shah gave me such a hard time that I wrapped up his 10-day role in just six days! I told the team, ‘Let’s finish his shooting quickly’. But despite the challenges, he’s been absolutely wonderful to work with. I love Naseer.”All’s well that ends well. We hope the two collaborate on another venture soon

  • Sonam Bajwa says Is her ‘forever crush’

    Sonam Bajwa says Is her ‘forever crush’

    Indian Punjabi actress Sonam Bajwa has once again expressed admiration for Pakistani superstar Fawad Khan. When the host asked about Fawad, Sonam said, “Fawad Khan has been my crush forever, he is the crush of all girls, I am crazy about him and will always be.

    “The host joked that Fawad Khan is like a ‘brother-in-law’ ( Punjab ka jija) to Sonam Bajwa. Sonam Bajwa has previously expressed her love for Fawad Khan in many interviews, saying that no other actor can take his place in her heart.

  • Anant Ambani’s second pre-wedding festivities begin with a 90s band

    Anant Ambani’s second pre-wedding festivities begin with a 90s band

    The excitement surrounding the wedding of Anant Ambani, son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s wealthiest man, has reached new heights as their second round of pre-wedding celebrations kicked off with a stellar performance by the American band Backstreet Boys on a cruise in Italy.

    Joining the couple for the extravagant affair were Bollywood A-listers such as Shahrukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor, Karan Johar, and others, who have flown to Italy to partake in the four-day festivities aboard the cruise.

    A video from the festivities shows the Backstreet Boys performing their song ‘I Wanna Be With You’ for the guests, dressed in all-white outfits.

    Another video from the extravagant cruise is gaining attention, filmed bear Palermo, Sicily in Italy.
    According to reports, the cruise began yesterday and will end in France on Friday. It’s expected to include performances by American rapper Pitbull, Latin popstar Shakira, and Indian Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa.

  • AR Rehman’s mother made a huge sacrifice for her son’s passion

    AR Rehman’s mother made a huge sacrifice for her son’s passion

    Indian musician AR Rahman has revealed that his mother sacrificed her jewelry to purchase his first musical instrument.In a recent interview with ‘Netflix India’ celebrating the success of their most recent project, Rahman revealed that he never attended college and felt like he was losing out on a lot at the time. He was speaking with the musical team of ‘Amar Singh Chamkila,’ which includes Imtiaz Ali, Mohit Chauhan, and Irshad Kamil.

    AR Rahman said, “I got bored, so I started listening to different things to see what else was out there. I found that side amazing with so much to explore.” Recalling his early struggles he said, “When I first set up my studio, I couldn’t afford an amplifier or equalizer. It was just a bare space with an air conditioner, a shelf, and a carpet. I had no equipment, but I was determined to make it work.”

    He also said “My first recorder came when my mom gave her jewels as a loan. That moment made me feel strong and changed my future.”

  • Indian actress Kani Kusruti shows support for Palestine at Cannes Film Festival

    Indian actress Kani Kusruti shows support for Palestine at Cannes Film Festival

    Indian actress Kani Kusruti made a powerful statement at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in France on Thursday where she attended the premiere of All We Imagine as Light’.On the red carpet, she carried a special handbag shaped like a watermelon, which represents support for the Palestinian people. 

      The watermelon has become a symbol of the Palestinian flag and solidarity with the Palestinian people.For the first time in thirty years, an Indian film has been chosen for the Cannes Film Festival with ‘All We Imagine As Light’, directed by Payal Kapadia.  The film’s world premiere received an eight-minute standing ovation, and it has been praised for its fresh and emotional storytelling, as well as its portrayal of urban connection and unexpected sisterhood.

    The film is nominated for the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival 2024. Kusruti chose to show support for Palestine even as Israel’s genocide in Gaza continues while Hollywood celebrities have been criticised for their silence on the matter.