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Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Bollywood ace singer-composer Vishal Dadlani turned emotional on the 12th of May, as he remembered his late father on what would have been his 83rd birth anniversary.

Sharing a heartfelt note on his social media account, the musician reflected on living with grief, admitting that even after four years of his father’s passing, ‘not a single day goes by without thinking of him’.

Vishal also expressed how the pain of losing a loved one never truly fades, and how just one simply learns to carry it a little better with time.

Expressing it all on his social media account, Vishal wrote, “They say the pain is just the love left behind. My Dad left us enough love to last forever.”

The image shared by the singer read, “Today would have been my Father’s 83rd birthday.

It’s been four years since he passed, and not a day has passed without the thought of him.

For those of us who have lost people they love, the pain doesn’t stop. We just learn to hide it a little better each day.”

On the professional front, Vishal is touted as one of the most influential names in Indian music.

Vishal Dadlani, for the uninitiated, forms one-half of the iconic music composer duo Vishal-Shekhar alongside Shekhar Ravjiani.

Over the years, the duo has delivered chartbusters including songs from films like Om Shanti Om, Student of the Year, War, and Pathaan.

Songs such as “Sheila Ki Jawani,” “Besharam Rang,” “Swag Se Swagat,” “Jhoome Jo Pathaan” have gone onto become chartbusters.

Vishal is currently also seen on the singing reality show Indian Idol, in the capacity of a judge alongside Shreya Ghoshal and Badshah.

The singer cum music composer is also extremely vocal about his thoughts on civic situations, environment and other real life worries.

Without mincing words, Vishal is always seen expression his thoughts on his social media account.

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Hyderabad, March 7 (IANS) Actor Manchu Manoj, who plays the lead in director Hanuma Reddy Yakkanti’s eagerly awaited period action drama ‘David Reddy’, has now shared a BTS video clip of the director at work on the sets of the film and penned a post wishing him a happy birthday.

Taking to his X timeline to share the BTS video, actor Manchu Manoj wrote, “Happy Birthday @itshanumareddy garu !! To the passionate director who is bringing the fierce world of #DavidReddy into reality with his vision and conviction. Watching you stay true to your thought and craft while building such a powerful Pan India story is truly inspiring. Wishing you a year filled with bigger frames, greater success and the cinematic magic that only you can create. Keep roaring. Keep creating.”

It may be recalled that on Friday, the actor had announced that Ukrainian model and actress Maria Riabhoshapka would play the female lead in the film and disclosed that she played a character called Clara Whitmore in the film.

Actor Manchu Manoj, who accorded a warm welcome to Maria Riabhoshapka, took to his Instagram page to pen a welcome post. He wrote, “The intense world of #DavidReddy welcomes its leading lady – Maria Riabhoshapka on board as Clara Whitmore. Her love is War. Excited to see her bring this character to life with grace, depth, and fire. A grand Pan Indian historical action drama where valor meets destiny, and every character carries the weight of epic storytelling. @maria_riaboshapka #DavidReddy #MariaRyaboshapka.”

It may be recalled that Manchu Manoj had announced the title of this film as ‘David Reddy’ in August last year on the occasion of completing 21 years in the film industry. The actor had disclosed that this film would be a historical action drama.

Taking to his social media timelines to pen a lengthy post to express gratitude to all those who had supported him and enabled him to reach the milestone in his film career, Manchu Manoj had said, “With a heart full of gratitude… Today marks 21 years of my journey in cinema. I feel truly blessed to be still doing what I love. And with the same love and hope, sharing my 21st film titled #DavidReddy.”

“A raw, intense, high-octane historical action drama set between 1897 to 1922, brought to life by the visionary Hanuma Reddy Yakkanti garu, and supported by Velvet Soul Motion Pictures. Thank you for standing by me all these years. Humbled and excited for what’s ahead. #MM21 #MM,” he had said then.

Manchu Manoj also shared a poster along with the announcement. The poster had the caption, “Born in the Madras Presidency, Raised in Delhi. Now, shaking the British empire. Rebellion begins…”. The caption gave the impression that the story of the film would revolve around India’s struggle for freedom.

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Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Actress Raashii Khanna, who essays the role of Farhan Akhtar’s better half in her latest outing “120 Bahadur”, revealed what it has been like sharing the screen with the ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ actor in Razneesh Ghai’s directorial.

The ‘Farzi’ actress shared that working with Farhan felt like stepping into a space where everything was warm and easy.

Praising Farhan’s ‘calm & intelligent presence’ on the set, Raashii wrote on her IG, “Working with Farhan sir as Sugan Shaitaan Singh felt like stepping into a space where everything instantly became warmer and easier. He has this calm, intelligent presence that makes you feel safe even in the most intense scenes. (sic)”

Expressing her gratitude, the ‘Yodha’ actress added, “Grateful for every moment we shared, and yes, for all the times he made me laugh right when I needed it. @faroutakhtar (Hug and red heart emoji) #120Bahadur – Our film is yours now. Please go, shower your love.!”

Raashii further added some behind-the-scenes glimpses from her “120 Bahadur” shoot diaries with Farhan in the post.

Raashii has been using social media to reflect on every aspect of her role in the war drama.

Earlier, she talked about the unspoken strength of an army wife.

Referring to her character Shagun Kanwar, she penned on the photo-sharing app, “She didn’t go to the battlefield, but she lived the war every day. Meet Shugan Shaitan Singh. (Red heart emoji) This one is for the women who love in silence, who hold the home while the nation calls, and who carry pride and pain in the same breath (sic).”

Backed by Excel Entertainment, “120 Bahadur” reached the cinema halls on Friday.

It chronicles the courageous tale of the 120 soldiers who fought valiantly at the Rezang La frontier.

The core cast of the movie further includes Vivan Bhatena, Dhanveer Singh, Sahib Verma, Sparsh Walia, Ajinkya Deo, Eijaz Khan, Ashutosh Shukla, and Atul Singh, along with others.

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