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Singer Armaan Malik has lent his voice to Mangala Sangama, the Kannada version of a song from Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming film Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor. Composed by AR Rahman, the song marks another addition to Armaan’s multilingual musical repertoire. The singer spoke about the experience of being associated with the film and how singing in Kannada makes the collaboration particularly meaningful to him. Sharing his thoughts on the project, Armaan said, “Being a part of a vision like Ramayana is honestly a dream come true. Getting to sing Mangala Sangama song in Kannada makes it even closer to my heart, just because of the pure, unfiltered love I always receive from my Kannadiga listeners. Working with AR Rahman sir is a joy I can barely put into words. His compositions have a structure that is so unique, it just amazes you every single time.” The singer also spoke about his association with Ranbir Kapoor and director Nitesh Tiwari. Armaan had previously worked with them on the s...

Himesh Reshammiya had a conversation with Komal Nahta and revealed that he had a habit of storing songs and tunes in his bank even before he got a break with Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998). He said, “I have ready songs in my bank. When David Dhawan ji approached me for Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000), we locked as many as 7 songs in just two hours. Chapter closed! I could even offer you 40 more songs and then you could take that many songs to people to get their feedback. However, it would only add to your confusion.” He added, “Similarly, in just one sitting, we finalized each and every song of Humraaz (2002) with Abbas bhai and Mustan bhai. That’s because I gave them their whole world and setting of the film through the songs.” Himesh Reshammiya continued, “When I wake up in the morning, the first thing I have to do is to compose a song. I get on a call with my lyric writer. As soon as we get a tune, I record it immediately and I send it to my sampled group and also to the lyricist. Ai...

Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Ravi Dubey are set to appear on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, to promote their upcoming film Ramayana. The actors, who are part of the mythological saga, will join the veteran actor on the quiz-based reality show for a special episode scheduled to air on October 29 and 30, Thursday and Friday, at 9 pm. Sony TV recently shared a promotional video on its official Instagram handle, featuring the Ramayana cast alongside Amitabh Bachchan. The promo offers a glimpse of the interaction between the actors and the host, with Ranbir asking Amitabh about his memories of Diwali. The conversation takes a humorous turn as the veteran actor recalls how the festival was celebrated during his childhood. In the video, Ranbir asked Amitabh, “Amit uncle aapki koi Diwali ki yaadein” Responding to the question, Amitabh shared a memory of the friendly competition that accompanied Diwali celebrations in his neighbourhood. He said, “Sir Diwali ki keval ye...

Kriti Sanon recently appeared on Kareena Kapoor Khan’s show What Women Want, where the two discussed online trolling, the scrutiny women face over their appearances, and the importance of standing up for oneself. During a segment in which they responded to different situations as a ‘Boss Lady’ or a ‘Baddie’, Kriti spoke about the criticism she received over her outfit in a recent advertisement, which became a topic of public debate. Speaking about her approach to online trolling, Kriti said, “I'm a boss. I don't pay attention to any of the trolls. I don't pay heed to them. I don't feel like I need to justify anything because I don't want to give them that attention. I let it pass. I don't say anything to them. I don't react. But, which is something that actually happened recently, where my choli became national debate. My God, I couldn't believe for half the times that my choli become, like, a six-people panel discussion on prime-time news. And I was li...

Sayani Gupta's directorial debut Aasmani has added another honour to its list, with veteran actress Revathy winning Best Actor (International Short) for her performance in the film at the International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA) in Toronto. Revathy plays Asha, a grandmother whose bond with her granddaughter and their vintage powder blue Fiat sits at the emotional centre of the film. This win is doubly special for team Aasmani as it lands at the same festival where Sayani Gupta was Guest of Honour and received the South Asian Screen Excellence Award. For Sayani, who wrote and directed the film, the recognition for her lead actress is a quiet validation of the choices she made behind the camera. Casting a performer of Revathy's stature in her very first outing as a director was a bold call, and the Toronto win suggests it paid off in a performance that international audiences and juries have responded to. It also rounds out a picture of a film being celebrated across ca...

Anil Kapoor revisited his cherished memories of late actor and filmmaker Satish Kaushik on an upcoming episode of India Ke Top 1% – The Anil Kapoor Show. A contestant named Gagan, whose appearance reminded people of Satish, prompted the host to recall his long-standing friendship with the actor and the bond they shared beyond their professional association. During the interaction, Gagan told Anil that people often compared him to Satish Kaushik. He also recalled meeting the late actor while shooting in Delhi for the television show Sumit Sambhal Lega. The conversation led Anil to reflect on the closeness they shared and the many memories they had created together. Speaking about their relationship, Anil said, “My bond with him, I cannot explain. Even if this shoot were 70 minutes long, it would not be enough to tell his stories. He used to tell me, ‘Tera talent lajawab hai (Your talent is unmatched).’” Anil also recalled that he affectionately called Satish ‘Danny DeVito’. The two sha...