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Summer is here and the season demands some cool breezy hairstyles for every occasion. Celebrity makeup artist and hair specialist Florian Hurel one needs to take special care of their hair as summer means heat, sweat and pollution.   “I see things easy with hair. This is the time when we prefer creating a movement with the hair colour and less with the texture. We are focussing on simple hair styles. Out-of-bed look can do wonders this season. The less is more again,” says Hurel, who has weaved his magic over the likes of Sara Ali Khan, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Sonakshi Sinha, Janhvi Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, among others. Moving on from hair, he also talks about how the makeup this season is different depending upon whether one is shooting in the day or at night. “The makeup depends on the kind of light available. We may accentuate the makeup in a darker light in order to have the line show better. This happens when we are shooting at night. In day light mostly everything...

After venting it all out in an intoxicated state, Anupamaa of Rajan Shahi's show of the same name is finally awake. She took everyone's class in that condition, and while she called Vanraj as "Muchchar Shah", she referred to Rakhi Dave as "Tikhi Mirchi".  Later Vanraj tried to help her with her hangover and also joked that she will slowly remember everything that she blurted out on Holi.  Once Anupamaa feels better Vanraj informs her that he has received a divorce reminder letter from the lawyer's office. Both of them say that they feel broken from within after hearing the news, but agree on not sharing it with anyone in the family. They just have three days left before the divorce is finalised and plan on taking the whole family on a picnic. The Shah family is quite excited about it, but Baa and Pakhi team up to send Vanraj and Anupamaa alone. They feel that if they spend some time with each other, they might realise each other...

"Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya 2" had quite a start and the audience can't get enough of the show because of its gripping storyline. Krishna is trying all that he can to save Garv from getting caught in Balwant Tyagi's son's case, and is somehow unable to control his actions.  Once he slapped Pratigya in front of a few neighbours, and now he has come home drunk. Both Pratigya and Sajjan Singh are shocked to see Krishna in such a condition. This is the first time in nine years that Krishna has done something like this and it has left both Pratigya and Sajjan worried. They realise something is not right with him, but Krishna won't share what this is all about.  Since Pratigya is handling Balwant Tyagi's case and can go to any lengths to seek justice, Krishna refrains himself from sharing it, especially with her.  Meanwhile, Shakti's kids tell him the truth about the accident where Balwant Tyagi's son lost his life. They tell him that they were t...

Actress Piew Jana, known for her roles in shows like "Krishna Chali London" and "Zindagi Ki Mehek", along with her husband Manish Mishra runs a production company called Framecut Entertainment. A firm believer that a show or film can run without intimate scenes or nudity, she shared that their aim is to create stories that can be watched together with a family. Under Framecut Entertainment, they have made short films like "Besharam", "Puchki" and "Firdausi Phool", to name a few. The actress said, "As an actor I am not comfortable in doing intimate scenes on-screen, so how can I make films with them in my production house. Both my husband and I want to make films for family viewing. People have told us that such things don't sell now, but look at the popularity of shows like 'Anupamaa', it's a simple story of a housewife, and it is still doing so good. Is there any nudity or intimacy there? I feel there i...

LA lot has been said about celebrities donating food to the needy. Many of the pictures of both the celebs as well as the needy have surfaced on social media. Here is what celebs have to say about it!   Kettan Singh: When I see posts of actors, celebrities and influencers or any privileged citizen going out helping people. Some also put up receipts of their donation amount, I understand some are genuinely doing this to inspire others, but still, I am not a fan of “Neki Kar Insta pe daal”. Charity should be silent, others should speak of it for years. I still believe “neki kar, dariya mein daal”   Amit Mishra: I feel there are two sides of the story. One says if you have to donate something to someone, it shouldn’t be publicized, that's the entire point of donation. But the other side is that just because people see you doing good stuff, they might get influenced and it might motivate them to do the same. Even if you influence one person for doing a good deed, it’s ...

OTT platforms are gaining acceptance nowadays with increased viewership as well as actor participation. TV actors discuss if the web poses a threat to TV or film viewership. Rohit Choudhary: OTT has totally revolutionized the entertainment industry. All actors love having multiple platforms to showcase their talents. It's a great advantage for the industry, I haven't yet acted on an OTT platform but I would love to. I don't think it's a threat to other platforms, every medium has its own market.  Every plateform can co-exist Vijayendra Kumeria: The OTT platform is growing really fast and has a vast range of content. It's on-demand and people are enjoying binge-watching their favorite shows. It's great for us actors also that we have more opportunities. Having said that, I personally believe that there might be a little dip in TV viewership due to OTT platforms but eventually, TV viewership will always be good. There is nothing much to worry as people...

Our favorite telly actors share their first memory of having a television set in their lives. They also talk about the impact of digital content on TV. Siddharth Sipani One of my first memories, when the television set came to my house, was watching the Zee Horrorshow. We all would get so scared mostly in Amavas ki Raat. My cousins and I used to sit together and watch that show. So these were the fun memories of those days. Then Cartoon Network came. If I look at television, then so many channels, shows are there and there is so much content. Now, there is much more content with the advent of web series. All this has added so much to the competition as the viewership gets divided due to a limited audience. Subuhii Joshii It was like a festival for us when the TV set came to our house for the first time. It was a second-hand television named JK TV. On the very next day, we found a defect and it needed almost three days to get repaired. Then we also put a big antenna for that...

Actress Pranitaa Pandit (last seen as Rekha in Kawach 2) and her little daughter Anysha visited a farm recently and they had a great time with nature. She says,” The name of the farm is Farmonics and is located in the outskirts of Delhi. The farm is owned by my brother Gaurav Sahu so that was just one more reason for me to visit it. The farm is into hydroponic vegetables which are organic and healthy. I really wanted to expose Anysha to nature, I am also into very much eating green vegetables so I wanted to introduce her to that as well. I have decided not to introduce her to processed food. I wanted her to touch the greenery and experience different shapes and colours. That’s a great way of learning for a small kid. Obviously, she was keen on touching and experiencing all the new things. Most of the time Anysha has visited only maybe to the nearest park. We have not been to any crowded places and also avoided. While travelling, we keep...

"Indiawaali Maa" actress Sucheeta Trivedi is not someone who just plays strong and powerful characters on-screen, even off-screen she is known for expressing her opinions without any fears or judgement. And she feels there is a need to talk about the hardships that a female hairdresser goes through. Addressing their plight, she said, "There are very few female hairdressers who want to work in the film industry because the job here comes with a 14-16 hours shift. Now imagine if someone is taking up this work that mean they must be in a dire need that's why they leave their kids, family and home for such long hours. To begin with they need to have a card which allows them to work in the industry, and to get that card they need to pay around Rs.1 lakh. If someone has that kind of money, why will they sweat for 14-16 hours?"   "Someone who takes the local trains and buses to commute, who can't even afford to travel in an auto, where will they ge...

Actor Nyra Banerjee, who is currently part of the series Hello Jee, has also been seen in many TV shows such as Divya Drishti and Excuse Me Madaam. The actor says that the shows mean a lot to her and have added a lot of value to her career.  1) You have done Divya Drishti and Excuse Me Madaam. How has the tv experience been? Divya Drishti has given me so much love and popularity, in excuse me madam people have loved me, Hello Jee is booming now and people are loving it and are waiting for the second season to happen. My TV experiences have been amazing too, except for the long schedules of 15 hours. TV reaches out to each and every person and everybody is seeing your face. You get instant popularity and also money. Those people who are very focused on earning every day and not really waiting for an opportunity like something on OTT film or series or maybe a theatrical film, for them, TV is the best way to get that stability and popularity at the same time. I made my deb...

Sucheta Khanna is happy that there’s much interest around the recreated version of the popular show Jijaji Chhat Parr Hai that has been titled Jijaji Chhat Parr Koii Hai. She plays the role of a mother, Bijli Devi, in the show produced by Sanjay Kohli and Binaiferr Kohli. While there’s an added pressure of expectation given the last show was a hit, the actor says that she just wants to go give her best and leave the rest to the audience. “Jijaji Chhat Parr Hai season one was hit and the pressure would naturally there. But Whether I should take it or not depends on me and I choose to not think about it but concentrate on the job at hand. Jijaji Chhat Parr Koii Hai is a completely new show and the story is interesting and different. I want to make this journey special for the audience much like the first one,” she adds. Making people laugh is not east, therefore an actor faces a lot of challenges to make sure their gigs don’t get wrong anywhere shares Khanna. “Tim...

Vijayendra Kumeria has made a name for himself in the industry with his performance in shows like "Udaan" and "Naagin: Bhagya Ka Zehreela Khel". The actor is currently portraying a blind photographer, Darsh Rawal, in his Star Plus show "Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha". He has made the audience go gaga over him not just with acting prowess, but also with his humble personality. But if you are still wondering what is it about this handsome actor, here are five reasons we love Vijayendra Kumeria: A versatile actor: Since his debut in the industry with "Chotti Bahu", the actor has proven his versatility through the various roles he has taken up. And his current role in "Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha" where he plays a blind photographer proves that he is always up for exploring out of the box and challenging roles. Not picky, but chooses projects wisely: Vijayendra picks up projects which take him out his comfort zone. So be it a Darsh Rawal in...

Rajan Shahi's "Anupamaa" is at a very interesting stage right now. With the Holi festival around, everyone wanted Anupamaa to enjoy it to her fullest since she has not been able to play colours in the last 25 years. Vanraj didn't like playing Holi and so Anupamaa also restricted herself and never became a part of Holi celebration.  And she was enjoying, but accidentally had a glass of bhaang and we got to see a whole new side of Anupamaa. She climbs up to Vanraj's room and dances to "Hungama ho gaya" and even puts colour on him. Unfortunately, Kavya sees it all and leaves from there. Meanwhile, everyone is looking for Anupamaa, and she informs them that she is in Vanraj's room. Once they reach, they find Anupamaa in an intoxicated state. When Baa tries to calm her down, she tells her how she always wanted her to become her mother and not behave like a mother-in-law. She thanks Babuji for always being by her side. And she also ...

The festival of colours, Holi, is here. It doesn't just signify the victory of good over evil, but also marks the onset of spring after winter. Some people wait the whole year to celebrate this festival, not just for the colours but also to gorge on some yummy delicacies. This is one festival which is celebrated amongst all ages with the same enthusiasm and energy.  However, last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people all around the globe, couldn't celebrate the festival with the same zeal and vigour. And this year, looking at the increase in the COVID-19 cases, the government has put restrictions on playing Holi. We spoke to a few celebrities about their Holi plans this year, and this is what they had to say: Kavitta Verma: We all look forward to this time of the year but last and this one too things have been different because of the pandemic. Nothing is important than our lives. This year I won't celebrate as I lost my dad. I might just listen to some musi...

Somy Ali’s journey from the US to Mumbai to meet the love of her life Salman Khan is a known story. We also know that apart from dating Khan, Ali also worked in a few Hindi films before she headed back to her Miami home. “After I broke up with my ex in 1999 December, there was no reason for me to stay back in India. Additionally, I wanted to finish my education as I had dropped out of ninth grade to move to Mumbai. So heading back home to Miami was the logical thing to do,” says the actor turned activist and humanitarian, who now runs No More Tears, an NGO that assists and empower survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence. Ali also runs a clothing line, and funds from this business are used by the NGO.  “So-Me Designs is a t-shirt line within the umbrella of No More Tears and the shirts are sold to save the lives of abused women, children and men,” shares Ali. There are misconceptions around her starting another brand called Human Being after a T-shirt with t...

Rashami Desai, who is all set to explore the digital space with the web show “Tandoor”, says she was intrigued by the subject and thought she has to be a part of this project and decided to come on-board. “When I got the briefing, after which, I read the screenplay and the entire script it really excited me, as it was so Interesting, the treatment given to the script was also brilliant. And then i knew this is going to be an exciting journey. I am lucky to be a part of ‘Tandoor’,” she adds. Billed as an investigative-thriller, “Tandoor” will see Rashami playing the role of Palak, an aspiring politician, married to her lover secretly and wants to disclose this to the media but her husband doesn't reciprocate and she drifts away from him and find solace in another man.  The actor, who was last seen in Ekta Kapoor-produced supernatural show “Naagin 4”, describes her character in the web show as a smart, intelligent, and fierce woman.   “In the show Palak is a hom...

After Jiji Maa and his upcoming film Hurdang, Shubhashish Jha will is seen winning hearts with his performance as Jijaji in the show Jijaji Chhat Parr Koii Hai produced by EDITII (Benaiferrand Sanjay Kohli). The actor is content with the response and is working all the more hard to keep the entertainment quotient high. To begin with, one wonders how he landed the show.   “I auditioned for it in September and only got a call around end of November saying I got shortlisted. I also cleared the mock shoot in December then in January things got finalised. It’s a nice comedy show having the element of spook. My character Jitendra Jamvant Jindal aka Jijaji is very special because he is sweet and innocent but speaks a lot. And there are times when his too much talking hurts leads to him hurting people unintentionally. He is at times naughty too,” says Jha.  The actor is all praises for his co-star Hiba Nawab, who plays the female lead in the show, and also producers Benaif...

The festival of colours, Holi, is here. It doesn't just signify the victory of good over evil, but also marks the onset of spring after winter. Some people wait the whole year to celebrate this festival, not just for the colours but also to gorge on some yummy delicacies. This is one festival which is celebrated amongst all ages with the same enthusiasm and energy.  However, last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people all around the globe, couldn't celebrate the festival with the same zeal and vigour. And this year, looking at the increase in the COVID-19 cases, the government has put restrictions on playing Holi. We spoke to a few celebrities about their Holi plans this year, and this is what they had to say: Zaan Khan: I am allergic to colours so I don’t play Holi. Also, corona is still there so I feel we should be very careful. I would suggest everyone to be with your family, put some Gulal, avoid meeting a lot of people and gatherings.  Prashant Bajaj Well, ...

Aniruddh Dave, who is elated with National Award win for his Haryanvi film “Chhoriyan Chhoron Se Kam Nahi Hoti”, says theatre has been his learning ground since his growing up years and expressed his gratitude to the art form for making him the actor that he is today. During his schooling days, the actor got inspired and motivated to be on stage after he went to the theatre to watch plays. “I never felt stage fright because during school days I was very active and a topper of cultural activity. Since the age of five I am performing on stage,” he adds. The actor, who was last seen playing in “Patiala Babes”, says theatre will always remain close to his heart as that has been his learning ground. “Theatre will always be special for me and I have learned a lot from it. When I came to Mumbai due to dates issues I couldn’t do more plays. We don’t get time to rehearse so that’s the reason I missed it. I would like to be part of theatre always and whenever I will get an opportunit...

At just 18, Ayush Gupta has been already made a name for himself as a reiki healer and tarot card reader. He has been helping several people and is quite known among celebrities in Mumbai. Now Gupta wants to extend his wings further. He has plans of opening a reiki hospital in Madhya Pradesh.   “World’s first reiki hospital was opened in China, which is actually very famous. People from all over the world visit the hospital to heal themselves from various mind and body issues. Now if things go as per plan India will be the second nation to have a reiki hospital. I want to make people aware of how reiki’s healing therapies are extremely good and helpful,” he says. Gupta says many people in Indian they know what reiki is but most of them cannot afford the therapy because it’s a little heavy on the pockets. “My hospital will be non-profitable and we will do the healing within affordable fees. At the moment I am trying to form a good team for the hospital as I cannot t...

The COVID-19 pandemic not just spoiled our festivals in 2020, but a lot of personal celebrations were put on hold due to it too. Some couldn't celebrate their anniversaries or their kid's birthdays and hoped to have a grand celebration in 2021, but looking at the current surge in the cases, looks like the celebrations will be postponed until next year. Piew Jana, who was last seen in "Krishna Chali London", is also one of those who had to cancel a family celebration due to COVID-19. The actress wanted to have a destination annaprashan for her niece, Hiya Jana, but looking at the increasing COVID cases she had to cancel her plans. She said, "I love my niece a lot. She is my angel. She is so special for all of us and I wanted to do something to thank her for coming into our lives. I had spoken to my brother that I will arrange for a destination annaprashan for her, and we were all very excited about it. We had planned to have it in Goa, but looking at t...

The festival of colours, Holi, is here. It doesn't just signify the victory of good over evil, but also marks the onset of spring after winter. Some people wait the whole year to celebrate this festival, not just for the colours but also to gorge on some yummy delicacies. This is one festival which is celebrated amongst all ages with the same enthusiasm and energy.  However, last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people all around the globe, couldn't celebrate the festival with the same zeal and vigour. And this year, looking at the increase in the COVID-19 cases, the government has put restrictions on playing Holi. We spoke to a few celebrities about their Holi plans this year, and this is what they had to say:  Farnaz Shetty: This is one festival that I never miss. But last year we could not celebrate because of the pandemic and this time too the situation is no different. Also, this time I am shooting for my film down south so I won’t be able to have a quiet ce...

This Holi in Rajan Shahi's "Anupamaa" is special for the Shah family. It's not just Kinjal and Paritosh's first Holi, but also Anupamaa's last in the family, and they decide to have a blast this year. Anupamaa had not played Holi in the last 25 years because Vanraj never did, so this year everyone including Vanraj asked her to play like she always wanted to.  Anupamaa is her usual cheerful self and is playing Holi and dancing with everyone in the family. While everyone is busy, Kavya decides to put colour on Vanraj but was stopped by Rakhi. Rakhi later spikes her drink hoping that she will create a scene on Holi and will embarrass herself, but Anupamaa accidentally drinks it, and is in a happy state.  She is sitting alone and is talking about her family and once she realizes Vanraj is missing, she moves around the whole area imitating a bike.  In the upcoming episode, we will see that Anupamaa goes inside Vanraj's room a...

Yash and Mamta Patnaik’s popular show Ishq Mein Marjawan 2 has recently started streaming on Voot. Actor Ankit Siwach, last seen in Beyhadh 2, entered the show as the character Vyom. The handsome hunk who will be also debuting in films this year has received great feedback from the fans of the show. The fit actor has quite a few bare body, shirtless scenes in the episodes and there are memes around his appearance in the show. Speaking of which Ankit says,” The response has been fantastic, I have been tagged with so many memes and personal messages which is overwhelming.” Ankit is also following a specific routine for maintaining his fit as he adds,” There is a specific routine I am following now, staying on a calorie deficit to maintain a physique that has already been presented. It gets tough to do that, but there is a sense of responsibility to give the audience what they ask for. Frankly, I am enjoying this response. I was sceptical a...