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Indo-Asian News Service or IANS is a private Indian news agency. The IANS was founded by Indian American publisher Gopal Raju as the India Abroad News Service. It was later renamed the Indo-Asian News Service. The IANS has its main offices located in Noida.

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Mahie Gill wishes to reunite with 'Dev.D' maker Anurag Kashyap
2291 days ago
Bollywood

Mahie Gill wishes to reunite with 'Dev.D' maker Anurag Kashyap

Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) Bollywood actress Mahie Gill shot to fame playing the modern-day Paro in Anurag Kashyap's new-age "Devdas" adaptation of 2009. She says she wishes to work with the filmmaker again but is too introverted to convey her interest to him. ## "If I analyze it you might just find it weird. I am an introverted person who does not do much PR exercise to maintain visibility, at a time when people are doing more PR than actual work. At the same time I am passionate about work. This is a weird combination that I have as an actor. No matter what films and projects I get, I have earned my fame from the film 'Dev D'. I admire Anurag Kashyap as a filmmaker and wish to collaborate in the future. But I do not know how to tell him that. There are several other filmmakers like Rajkumar Hirani, Imtiaz Ali, Vishal Bharadwaj, Anurag Basu and so many of them I wish to work with," Mahie told IANS. ## "I feel if I call them to say, 'give me work, I want to collaborate with you', I would be bothering them. I am socially awkward and that is why I only get work in an organic manner," said the actress who plays a crucial character in her latest release "Doordarshan". ## Mahie has impressed with roles in films such as "Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster", "Gulaal", "Paan Singh Tomar" and web series such as "Apharan: Sabka Katega" and "Posham Pa". Asked to choose one character of hers that has created an impact in her mind, she replied: "Usually, I am a happy-go-lucky person and really do not get a hangover of my characters once shooting is over. But so far, there have been a few roles that emotionally took a toll. One of them was 'Posham Pa', where a mother is a serial killer, and that is her profession! There was another film called 'Not A Love Story' and that was another character that impacted me badly," shared the actress. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas go horseback riding
2291 days ago
Bollywood

Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas go horseback riding

Los Angeles, March 2 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra and her pop star husband Nick Jonas were spotted riding recently. ## Nick took to Instagram to share a series of pictures from their vacation. They enjoyed a romantic outing on Sunday as they hit the beach in Carpinteria, California on horseback. ## In one photograph, with their cowboy hats on, Nick is seen taking the lead on his white horse as Priyanka follows him on her chestnut coloured ride. ## In another one, the two are seen sharing a hearty laugh with each other, while in the third, Nick is seen turning back to look at his wife. ## "Sunday," wrote Nick in the caption of the post. Priyanka also posted the pictures with caption "magic". ## Priyanka and Nick got married in December 2018, and keep on sharing mushy moments from their love life on social media. ## Recently, they were seen dancing to foot-tapping Bollywood number "Aankh marey" in a video, posted by the singer. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Anushka Sharma: As artiste and producer only tried new things
2291 days ago
Bollywood

Anushka Sharma: As artiste and producer only tried new things

Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) Actress-producer Anushka Sharma says as an artist and a producer, she has only tried to do new things and has never succumbed to the pressure of any sort. ## "As an artist and a producer, I have only tried to do new things. I have never succumbed to pressure of any sort and I have relished at every opportunity to do something new and learn something dramatically different," Anushka said. ## She said that her body of work is a testimony to this. ## "And I consider myself fortunate that I have got the opportunity to collaborate with some of the best minds in the business and always push the envelope," she added. ## Anushka's horror flick "Pari" completed two years of its release on Monday. She says she wanted to set course towards an uncharted territory with the film. ## "I was blown away with (the script of) 'Pari' and I knew immediately that I was producing this film. Pari presented me with a unique challenge that I never faced and I wanted to explore myself as an actor in a genre and a character that I had never done before and hadn't seen many explore too. ## "So, for me, I wanted to set course towards an uncharted territory and entertain audiences and with something that they wouldn't expect," she said. ## For Anushka, it was satisfying that she gave audiences worldwide a genre-defining horror film. ## "I was thrilled with (the success of) 'Pari'... we did it with a genre-bending, intelligent horror film. I'm thankful for the love and appreciation that the film and I received from audiences and critics. It has always motivated me to push myself harder and entertain audiences more and more," she said. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Anushka Sharma: Have never succumbed to pressure of any sort
2291 days ago
Bollywood

Anushka Sharma: Have never succumbed to pressure of any sort

Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) Actress-producer Anushka Sharma says as an artist and a producer, she has only tried to do new things and has never succumbed to pressure of any sort. ## "As an artist and a producer, I have only tried to do new things. I have never succumbed to pressure of any sort and I have relished at every opportunity to do something new and learn something dramatically different," Anushka said. ## She said that her body of work is a testimony to this. ## "And I consider myself fortunate that I have got the opportunity to collaborate with some of the best minds in the business and always push the envelope," she added. ## Anushka's horror flick "Pari" has completed two years of its release on Monday. She says she wanted to set a course towards an uncharted territory with the film. ## "I was blown away with (the script of) 'Pari' and I knew immediately that I was producing this film. 'Pari' presented me with a unique challenge that I never faced and I wanted to explore myself as an actor in a genre and a character that I had never done before and had not seen many explore too. ## "So, for me, I wanted to set course towards an uncharted territory and entertain audiences and with something that they wouldn't expect," she said. ## For Anushka, it was satisfying that she gave audiences worldwide a genre-defining horror film. ## "I was thrilled with (the success of) 'Pari'... we did it with a genre-bending, intelligent horror film. I'm thankful for the love and appreciation that the film and I received from audiences and critics. It has always motivated me to push myself harder and entertain audiences more and more," she said. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Sobhita Dhulipala to star in Sashi Kiran's 'Major'
2291 days ago
Bollywood

Sobhita Dhulipala to star in Sashi Kiran's 'Major'

Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) Actress Sobhita Dhulipala has been roped in for director Sashi Kiran's 'Major'. She says her character in the bilingual film is impeccably detailed. ## "The arc of my character in 'Major' is impeccably detailed and done with honesty. 'Goodachari', my debut film in Telugu went on to become a critical and commercial success so it is doubly wonderful for me to reunite with the same team for a film as feisty as 'Major'," Sobhita said. ## The actress reunites again with "Goodachari" director Sashi Kiran and actor Adivi Sesh. ## Adivi, who has already started shooting for the film, will be seen playing the title role in "Major". ## "I am happy to collaborate with Sobitha after our Telugu super hit 'Goodachari'. It is exciting that we are doubling our challenges for Major in Hindi," said Kiran. ## "Major" is inspired on the life of national hero Sandeep Unnikrishnan, the NSG commando who lost his life in the tragic 26/11 terrorist attacks in Mumbai. The bilingual film is being shot in Telugu amd Hindi. ## Produced by Sony Pictures Films India in association with GMB Entertainment and A+S Movies, "Major" is all set for a 2020 release. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Kriti recalls 'Luka Chuppi' memories on 'Mimi' set
2291 days ago
Bollywood

Kriti recalls 'Luka Chuppi' memories on 'Mimi' set

Mumbai, March 1 (IANS) As 'Luka Chuppi' completed one year of its release on Sunday, actress Kriti Sanon went down memory lane with director Laxman Utekar on the sets of her upcoming film "Mimi".## "It's so nostalgic to be shooting with Laxman Sir and Maddock films on the day 'Luka Chuppi' released for another super special film 'Mimi'. 'Luka Chuppi' was on the subject of live-in relationship. 'Mimi' on the other hand deals with surrogacy in a unique way," Kriti said.## "Luka Chuppi" also stars Kartik Aaryan. It tells the story of a TV reporter who lives-in with his headstrong intern.## "Mimi" narrates the story of a young aspiring actress who is a dancer in Mandawa and how she ends up being a surrogate for a couple. According to reports, Kriti has put on about 15 kilos to get into the skin of her character.## Inspired by the 2010 Marathi movie "Mala Aai Vhhaychy", "Mimi" also features actors Sai Tamhankar and Pankaj Tripathi in pivotal roles. Other than this, Kriti will also be seen in "Bachchan Pandey" opposite Akshay Kumar.## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Raveena Tandon takes an auto to niece's Mehendi ceremony
2291 days ago
Bollywood

Raveena Tandon takes an auto to niece's Mehendi ceremony

Mumbai, March 1 (IANS) Ditching the luxury of swanky cars, Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon jumped into an auto to attend her niece's Mehendi ceremony.## Raveena took an auto ride with her daughter Rasha. The actress, who is all set to make her comeback into in films with "KGF: Chapter 2", took to Instagram to share a video of her journey.## "Jumped into an auto, as was getting late waiting for the car to go for my niece's mehndi ceremony. All decked up, Rasha and me, and a lovely auto ride! ???? viva la Mumbai Autowallahs! Total saviors!" she captioned the video.## She shared another clip, where the auto driver told was seen telling the actress about all the films he has seen starring her.## "To all those who asked if he recognized! Yes he did, Arshad chicha turned out to be a fan and well-wisher! Chatted with him a bit before leaving," she captioned the second video.## "KGF: Chapter 2" will release worldwide in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi. The film is a follow-up of the 2018 Kannada blockbuster "KGF: Chapter 1", which starred Kannada star Yash with Tamannaah Bhatia and Ananth Nag.## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Preity Zinta to hubby: Love you to the moon and back
2291 days ago
Bollywood

Preity Zinta to hubby: Love you to the moon and back

Mumbai, March 1 (IANS) Preity Zinta and her 'patiparmeshwar' Gene Goodenough have completed four years of blissful marriage. The actress says that it has been four years and it still feels like 'yesterday'.## Preity on Saturday night took to Instagram, where she shared an adorable photograph of herself along with Gene.## "Happy Anniversary my darling?? It's been 4 years and it still feels like yesterday. Love you to the moon and back. #Patiparmeshwar #leapyearanniversary #ting," she captioned the image.## Preity married Gene Goodenough in February 2016 in a private ceremony in Los Angeles. Goodenough is Senior Vice-President for Finance at NLine Energy, a US-based hydroelectric power company.## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Taimur Ali Khan picks organic veggies at a farm
2292 days ago
Bollywood

Taimur Ali Khan picks organic veggies at a farm

Chandigarh, March 1 (IANS) Bollywood actors Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan's toddler son Taimur had a busy Sunday as he plucked organic vegetables at a farm. ## Kareena is shooting for the superstar Aamir Khan starrer "Lal Singh Chaddha" and Taimur accompanied her for the Chandigarh schedule. ## On Sunday, a video shared by Chef Vijay Chauhan from The Oberoi Sukhvilas Spa Resort, on Instagram showed some adorable clips and photographs of Taimur picking fresh vegetables. ## In one clip, Taimur can be seen wearing an apron and holding a pair of scissors as he picks some broccoli in the farm. ## The chef captioned the video: "When my friend #taimuralikhanptaudi is back. feel always happy, He did Farm to fork with #ChefVijaychauhan plucked Some organic Vegetables, He cooked food for himself. He loves cooking, Taimur loves to eat green leafy vegetables, soups, salad, garden green fresh Fenugreek parantha. He loved our organic Garden..." ## "Laal Singh Chaddha" is directed by "Secret Superstar" maker Advait Chandan. The film is an official adaptation of the 1994 Hollywood hit "Forrest Gump", starring Tom Hanks. ## The film also features Tamil star Vijay Sethupati. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Diljit Dosanjh photoshops himself with Ivanka Trump
2292 days ago
Bollywood

Diljit Dosanjh photoshops himself with Ivanka Trump

Mumbai, March 1 (IANS) Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh hilariously photoshopped himself in a picture of Ivanka Trump posing in front of the Taj Mahal. ## Diljit took to Instagram on Sunday afternoon, where he shared a photograph of himself on the bench, where Ivanka sat and got clicked in front of the Taj Mahal. ## He captioned it: "Me and Ivanka. Piche hee Pey Gaee Kehndi Taj Mahal Jana Taj Mahal Jana... #tajmahal Mai Fer Ley Geya Hor Ki Karda ?? (She went after me to see the Taj Mahal. Then I took her, what else could I have done?)" ## The photograph currently has over 146K likes on the photo-sharing website. ## The image, which Diljit photograph himself into, was taken during US President Donald Trump's visit last week. He was accompanied by his wife Melania Trump, daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Akshay Kumar, 'Laxmmi Bomb' director to build home for transgenders
2292 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar, 'Laxmmi Bomb' director to build home for transgenders

Mumbai, March 1 (IANS) National award winner Akshay Kumar and director Raghav Lawrence will be building a home for transgenders for the first time in Chennai. ## In a post shared by celebrity lensperson Viral Bhayani on Instagram, Akshay also donated Rs 1.5 crore for the first transgender home in Chennai. ## Viral wrote: "Akshay Kumar donates 1.5 crores for first transgender building in Chennai The Laxmmi Bomb duo - actor Akshay Kumar and director Raghav Lawrence will be building home for transgenders for the first time in Chennai." ## Raghav took to social media to inform about this new project for uplifting transgenders by providing shelter for them. "Also thanking Akshay for donating Rs 1.5 crores for the same," Bhayani wrote. ## The remake of the super-hit Tamil horror comedy "Muni 2: Kanchana", "Laxmmi Bomb" revolves around Raghava, a cowardly man who gets possessed by the ghost of a transgender woman who takes revenge on the ones who destroyed her life. ## The Tamil film featured R. Sarathkumar, Raghava Lawrence, Lakshmi Rai, Kovai Sarala, Devadarshini and Sriman in pivotal roles. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Shooting for 'Laxmmi Bomb' wraps up
2292 days ago
Bollywood

Shooting for 'Laxmmi Bomb' wraps up

Mumbai, March 1 (IANS) The final shoot schedule of actors Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani starrer 'Laxmmi Bomb' has wrapped up. ## Kiara took to her Instagram stories to share a photograph from the last day of the sets. In the image, Akshay is seen posing along with the team. ## The picture was shared by the film's producer Shabinaa Khan, which was reshared by the actress. Shabinaa wrote: "Its a wrap up on Laxmmi Bomb. Missed you Kiara Advani. See you in cinemas on 22:05:2020." ## Remake of the super-hit Tamil horror comedy "Muni 2: Kanchana", "Laxmmi Bomb" revolves around Raghava, a cowardly man who gets possessed by the ghost of a transgender woman who takes revenge on the ones who destroyed her life. ## The Tamil film featured R. Sarathkumar, Raghava Lawrence, Lakshmi Rai, Kovai Sarala, Devadarshini and Sriman in pivotal roles. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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