Priyanka Chopra declares she is inspired by ‘angel’ Angelina Jolie ‘every day’

Mumbai– Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas congratulated Hollywood star Angelina Jolie, who won her first Tony Award for her production ‘The Outsiders’, and her daughter Vivian.

Priyanka shared a candid picture of Jolie and her daughter on her Instagram stories as ‘The Outsiders’ won the Tony Award for Best Musical.

“Huge congratulations to this angel, who deserves everything in life and more! Congratulations on winning the Tony for Best Musical for ‘The Outsiders’ and also for multiple awards and 12 nominations! You’re a force, and I’m so inspired by you every day. @angelinajolie Congratulations, Vivian,” Priyanka wrote.

‘The Outsiders’ is a 2023 musical told from the perspective of 14-year-old Ponyboy Curtis. It is set in Oklahoma during the 1960s and follows the conflict between two rival gangs, divided by their socioeconomic status.

Vivian is one of the six children shared by Jolie and her ex-husband, Brad Pitt. The actress filed for divorce from Pitt in 2016, citing irreconcilable differences.

Sonakshi-Zaheer wedding decor to be in shades of ivory and white

Mumbai– Actress Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are set to make their relationship official on June 23. Ahead of their big day, it has been revealed that the decor for the couple’s special event at the venue, Bastian – At The Top, will be in shades of ivory and white.

A source told IANS that while the details of the menu and dinner spread for the special day are being kept under wraps, the theme for the celebrations will be in shades of ivory and white.

The source also revealed that arrangements are being made to accommodate close to 100 paparazzi in the lobby at the venue.

Previously, the audio invite for the couple’s wedding went viral.

The invitation featured a photograph of the couple amid snow-capped mountains. The picture gave the impression of a magazine cover and had multiple texts that read, “We’re making it official! (Finally)”. They also clarified that the “rumours were true”.

The message commenced with a voice-over by Sonakshi, “To all our hip, tech-savvy, and jasoos friends and family who managed to land on this page, hi”. Zaheer then added in the audio invite, “For the last seven years that we have been together, all the love, joy, laughter, and many, many adventures have led us to this very moment.”

The audio message alternates between the voices of Sonakshi and her beau. Sonakshi concludes by saying, “The moment where we go from being each other’s rumoured girlfriend and boyfriend.”

Rakul Preet greets fans on World Sushi Day; shares photo of her waiting to dig in

Mumbai– Actress Rakul Preet Singh on Tuesday extended greetings to her fans on International Sushi Day by sharing an unseen picture.

Taking to Instagram stories, Rakul, who has 23.7 million followers, posted a picture of herself wearing a green outfit and sitting at a restaurant.

In the image, she is holding chopsticks and smiling cutely for the camera.

The actress, who was last seen in the Hindi film ‘Chhatriwali’, captioned the post: “Me waiting for my sushi be like!! #HappyWorldSushiDay to all sushi lovers!!”

International Sushi Day is celebrated to raise awareness about the truth and fiction surrounding sushi.

On the personal front, Rakul is married to actor-filmmaker Jackky Bhagnani. The duo tied the knot on February 21 in Goa.

Meanwhile, on the work front, she has ‘Meri Patni Ka Remake’ and ‘Indian 2’ in the pipeline.

She also starred in the Tamil-Telugu bilingual horror thriller film ‘Boo’, written and directed by AL Vijay. The film also features Vishwak Sen, Nivetha Pethuraj, Manjima Mohan, Megha Akash, and Reba Monica John in pivotal roles.

Rakul has previously appeared in movies like ‘Thank God’, ‘Doctor G’, ‘Cuttputlli’, ‘Runway 34’, ‘De De Pyaar De’, and ‘Sardar Ka Grandson’, among many others.

Hrithik Roshan-headlined Kargil War film ‘Lakshya’ to be re-released in cinemas on 20th anniversary

Mumbai– As their film ‘Lakshya’ celebrates its 20th anniversary in Hindi cinema on Tuesday, actors Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, and Preity Zinta shared that the movie is set to return to the big screen to celebrate this milestone.

Hrithik took to X and shared a video featuring moments from the film, which was released in 2004.

“Come, relive the journey of a film that ignited countless dreams and inspired generations. Celebrating 20 years of Lakshya, back in cinemas on June 21. #20YearsOfLakshya,” he wrote.

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan and actress Preity Zinta, who starred opposite Hrithik in the film, also shared the same video with the same caption.

‘Lakshya’, a coming-of-age war drama, was directed by Farhan Akhtar and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani.

The film tells the story of Karan Shergill, an aimless, lazy young man and the son of a wealthy businessman from Delhi, who joins the Indian Army and matures into a battlefield hero.

Over the years, the film has gained cult status.

Talking about his upcoming projects, Hrithik will next be seen in ‘War 2’, which also stars Jr. NTR and Kiara Advani.

Akshay Kumar fights system in ‘Sarfira’ trailer as he plays India’s low-cost airline pioneer

Mumbai– The trailer of the upcoming Akshay Kumar-starrer ‘Sarfira’ was unveiled on Tuesday.

It traces the journey of Veer Mhatre, portrayed by Akshay Kumar, who aims to introduce low-cost aviation carriers so that a vast majority of Indians can fly without straining their pockets.

The trailer blends drama, inspiration, and a power-packed ensemble. It showcases Akshay Kumar’s character, challenging the status quo and persistently advocating for affordable air travel for the common man in India.

The film is inspired by the life of G. R. Gopinath, the founder of the Indian low-cost airline Simplifly Deccan.

Gopinath served in the Indian Army as a captain and fought in the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971-1972. He co-founded Deccan Aviation, a charter helicopter service, with two friends from the Indian Air Force in 1997. In 2003, he founded Air Deccan, a low-cost airline that later merged with Kingfisher Airlines in 2007.

In the film, Akshay portrays G. R. Gopinath, a role originally played by Suriya in the Tamil film ‘Soorarai Pottru.’

The film reunites Akshay with senior actor Paresh Rawal, who plays the role of the owner of a premium aviation carrier.

The film also stars Radhika Madan, R. Sarath Kumar, and Seema Biswas.

Speaking about the film, Akshay shared: “This film is very close to my heart. ‘Sarfira’ is not just about reaching for the skies; it’s about breaking barriers, defying all odds, and believing in yourself when the world calls you crazy. This film, this role, is an opportunity of a lifetime for me, and I hope it inspires everyone who watches it to never give up on their dreams.”

The film is directed by Sudha Kongara, who is known for ‘Irudhi Suttru’ and the National Award-winning film ‘Soorarai Pottru’, which is the Tamil original for ‘Sarfira.’

Sudha Kongara shared, “‘Sarfira’ is a story that speaks to the dreamer in all of us. Working with such an incredible cast and bringing this inspiring story to life has been an incredible journey of a dream that I first saw in 2009. I hope the audience finds ‘Sarfira’ as motivating and uplifting as we did while making it.”

Producer and actor Suriya added: “‘Safira’ is proof of the unfailing human spirit, which always triumphs in the end. I genuinely believe Sudha’s story will connect with the audience across the world, as it is a common man’s tale that will inspire us to follow our dreams. I’m glad that Jyotika and I could collaborate with Vikram and Akshay Sir and actors and technicians from the South and Hindi film industries. ‘Safira’ will definitely warm your hearts.”

‘Sarfira’, produced by Aruna Bhatia of Cape of Good Films, Suriya and Jyotika (2D Entertainment), and Vikram Malhotra (Abundantia Entertainment), is set to land in cinemas on July 12.

Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal’s ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ set to release in France, UK

Mumbai– Star couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal’s production ‘Girls Will Be Girls’, directed by Shuchi Talati, is set for release in France and the UK at the end of June.

“We are incredibly proud to see ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ embraced warmly on a global platform. The film’s themes resonate universally, and we are excited for audiences in France and the UK to be among the first to experience it,” said Richa.

The actress added that she is extremely elated with all the global recognition the film has been receiving, including wins at Sundance.

“The film also recently screened at the UK chapter of Sundance. Now we are eagerly anticipating the moment when viewers in India can watch it too towards the end of this year,” Richa said.

‘Girls Will Be Girls’ is a compelling coming-of-age drama that delves into the life of 16-year-old Mira, portrayed by Preeti Panigrahi, and her tense relationship with her mother during the hormonal throes of nascent adulthood.

Set against the backdrop of a strict boarding school in the Himalayas, the film explores Mira’s journey of teenage love through the lens of the societal judgment of female desire. Themes of mother-daughter affection and rivalry, bodily autonomy, and generational female awakening are poignantly portrayed in this powerful narrative.