Author: Vividh Bharathi

Mumbai, Dec 11 (IANS) Life and art imitate each other, and this could be corroborated by the recently released Dulquer Salmaan-starrer crime drama ‘Lucky Baskhar’.

As per media reports, four school going kids in Andhra Pradesh have gone missing after watching the film. It’s stated that the kids were motivated by the film to leave their homes in search of money and fortune.

The kids reportedly told their friends that they would return only after earning money and cars like the character of Bhaskar does in the film. The four kids are identified as Charan Teja, Raghu, Karthik, and Kiran Kumar who are all studying in 9th grade. They all stay at a hostel in Maharanipet in Vizag. They were amused by the film to the degree that they all decided to earn money like the way the hero does in this film. The four came up with a plan to escape from the hostel and also got successful pulling it off.

CCTV footage from the hostel captured the boys climbing over the gate and fleeing. The distraught parents approached the local police, who filed a missing persons report. Currently, the boys are being actively searched across bus terminals, railway stations, and other public locations.

‘Lucky Baskhar’ which tells the story of a banker, who is burdened by family responsibilities and financial woes. He then seizes an opportunity to exploit loopholes in the banking system. What begins as a desperate bid to make quick money evolves into a calculated involvement in a larger stock market and money laundering scheme.

As the titular character rises from rags to riches, his character transforms, exposing arrogance and ambition. However, his wife, Sumathi, serving as his moral compass, questions his choices and forces him to confront the consequences of his actions.

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Mumbai, Dec 11 (IANS) Actor Ishaan Khatter, who is currently holidaying down under, shared a video of himself swimming in the water to get a glimpse of the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef system.

Ishaan took to Instagram stories, where he shared a mesmerising video of himself swimming over a tortoise, which can be seen closer to the coral reef.

“The great barrier reef and more friends…” he wrote as the caption.

The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system, composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,300 kilometres over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometres.

Ishaan had earlier shared a video of himself petting a koala and had captioned it as “made a few friends.”

Last month, Ishaan dropped a few thirst trap pictures that showcased his ripped biceps and lean frame.

In the images, Ishaan flaunted his toned physique in white vest and jeans. Sharing the post, the ‘Dhadak’ actor emphasised the importance of staying hydrated in the caption.

He wrote, “Stay hydrated.”

Ishaan is gearing up for the release of his Netflix romance series, “The Royals.” The show boasts a stellar ensemble cast, including Bhumi Pednekar, Nora Fatehi, Zeenat Aman, Dino Morea, Chunky Panday, and Milind Soman. The show is a modern-day Indian royalty rom-com series anchored by the chemistry between Bhumi and Ishaan Khatter.

Directed by Priyanka Ghose and Nupur Asthana, the series also stars Vihaan Samat, Kavya Trehan, Sumukhi Suresh, Udit Arora, Lisa Mishra and Luke Kenny.

The makers of the series on August 14 shared its teaser on Instagram, where Ishaan looked every-inch as royalty.

The post was captioned: “A royal feast for your eyes. Announcing #TheRoyals, coming soon only on Netflix.”

Produced by Pritish Nandy and created by Rangita and Ishita Pritish Nandy, known for their contemporary pop culture and spirited storytelling, had shared back then that ‘The Royals’ being their very first with Netflix had to be just the right blend of coming-of-age-India, Gen Z storytelling and feisty fun.

They added: “There is the inevitable romance of old royalty; monarchs without crowns, and the incredible drive of today’s startup warriors for whom crowns hold zero shine.”

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Hyderabad, Dec 11 (IANS) Police have registered a case against veteran Tollywood actor Mohan Babu for attacking a television journalist at his residence on Tuesday night.

Pahadi Shareef Police Station registered a case under Bharat Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 118 (1) (causing hurt with dangerous weapons or substances).

According to police, the FIR was registered on a complaint by M. Satyanarayana, a reporter for Telangana news channel TV9.

Mohan Babu attacked the TV reporter when the latter had gone to his residence in Jalpally to cover the ongoing dispute between the veteran actor and his actor son Manchu Manoj.

The reporter stated in his complaint that when Manchu Manoj and other journalists went into the house at his invitation, Mohan Babu confronted them aggressively, used abusive and foul language, grabbed the mike and attacked him with it. This resulted in severe head injury.

The incident occurred when Manchu Manoj broke the gate to enter the house after an argument with the bouncers deployed there. Along with Manoj and his private security men, some journalists also entered the house.

When the TV 9 reporter asked a question to Mohan Babu about the dispute with his son, he got enraged, grabbed the mike and attacked the reporter with the mike. The journalist fell to the ground. The bouncers drove out all the journalists out of the house.

The injured reporter was admitted to a hospital in Shamshabad. According to doctors, he has suffered three fractures in the zygomatic bone (cheekbone) and needs plastic surgery.

Meanwhile, journalists staged a protest in front of the Film Chamber office and demanded action against Mohan Babu. They demanded that an attempt to murder case be registered against him.

The journalists also demanded that Mohan Babu’s family be expelled from Movie Artists Association (MAA), the apex body of Tollywood. Mohan Babu’s elder son and actor Manchu Vishnu is the president of MAA.

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Mumbai, Dec 11 (IANS) The season 2 of the streaming series ‘Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein’ almost took three years to bow on the OTT. However, the third season of the show will hopefully return with its set of interesting and dark characters soon as the makers have officially confirmed the show’s third season.

The show stars Aanchal Singh, Tahir Raj Bhasin and Shweta Tripathi, who have won hearts with their complex relationships, obsessive love and unforgettable moments, are returning to weave magic and mayhem once again.

Season 2 was a complete package with thrill, lies, action, love and a whole lot of plotting. From Gurmeet Choudhary’s entry to save his friend to Tahir Raj Bhasin absolutely nailing it as Vikrant, the good guy who went rogue, the season has been showered with nothing but immense appreciation from the viewers.

Talking about the upcoming season and the reactions, director, writer and showrunner Sidharth Sengupta shared, “Season 3 will mark the next chapter in this deep yet twisted love story of Vikrant, Purva, and Shikha. Just as we delved deeper into Purva’s character in Season 2, we will further explore each character’s journey, providing deeper insights into their lives and personalities”.

He further mentioned, “Considering how Season 2 ended, things are bound to get even more intriguing as we witness how their characters evolve with the circumstances. Expect significant transformations in the lives of Vikrant, Shikha, Guru, Jalan, Akheraj and Akhil’s lives explore Purva’s life and her tumultuous past along with more twists and hard-hitting surprises”.

On the success and renewal of the series, Tanya Bami, Series Head, Netflix India said, “It’s official ‘Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhein 3’ is coming. We are delighted to announce the renewal and success of S02 of this franchise. This masala entertainer has received both critical acclaim and fan love. It’s been trending at the Number 1 spot in India Top 10. And season one has also been trending since season two launched. We design each season to raise the bar on the previous season and with season 3 we are excited to have more twists, turns, action, drama and music – everything that fans love about this amazing romantic thriller”.

Produced by Edgestorm Ventures and created by Sidharth Sengupta, ‘Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein’ season 3 will be available to stream on Netflix.

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Mumbai, Dec 11 (IANS) Veteran actress Bhagyashree indulged in a plateful of her “favourite” yumminess for breakfast.

Bhagyashree took to her Instagram stories, where she shared a picture from her hotel room. The image had a plate of masala dosa, sambhar and chutney.

“Good morning! My favourite breakfast,” she wrote as the caption.

Earlier this month, she gave out tips on how to make nutrient-packed laddoos for the winter season.

She shared a video, which started with “Who doesn’t like sweets? But nowadays, everyone is trying to control their diet. But today, I will show you a recipe of sweets which is tasty as well as healthy.”

The actress then started giving out tips.

“Chana Dal Khana Badam Kaju Pista Akhrod Goon Kali Miri Ajwain Good Grind the roasted chana dal. Now it’s time to grind the makhana. Grind all the dry fruits. Roast the goon in 1 tsp ghee. Roast the besan in 2.5 tsp ghee. Now add makhana. Now add kali miri and a little ajwain. Now add dry fruits. Now take it out. Add 1.5 tsp good.”

“If you like it sweeter, add more good.”

She shared that these ladoos have a lot of essential nutrients other than protein.

“Like calcium, iron, potassium, and vitamin B. Which will make your body healthy. So this winter, enjoy sweets and stay healthy.”

Calling it “Tuesday Tips with B”, she wrote: “Meethe ka Mazza! A winter sweet that you can enjoy while benefitting your health. This ladoo has almost all essential nutrients auch as potassium, calcium, manganese, selenium, folate, VitB and many many more.”

“It will help strengthen your bones, reduce arthritis pain, regulate your blood sugar, check hormonal imbalances, increase immunity and give you energy. What are you waiting for then, enjoy this winter preparation.”

On the work front, Bhagyashree was last seen onscreen in “Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video” directed by Mikhil Musale. The film also stars Nimrat Kaur, Radhika Madan, and Subodh Bhave as leads.

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Mumbai, Dec 11 (IANS) Character actor Saanand Verma has joined the cast of the upcoming movie “Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan”, starring Vikrant Massey.

Praising Vikrant, Saanand said: “He has been in the industry for the last 21 years, and I think acting comes very naturally to him. Balika Vadhu brought him into the limelight, and there has been no looking back since. I really admired his work in projects like Mirzapur, 12th Fail, and Haseena Dilruba.”

“Whatever he does, he does it from the bottom of his heart. He is a very effortless actor who knows exactly what the director wants, what the story needs, and what the scene demands,” he added.

He also mentioned that Vikrant is one of the most sorted actors he has ever worked with.

“I got along with him very well. He is simply an unbelievable person—always smiling. We shared many jokes off-camera and talked about acting and his incredible variety of roles,” he said.

“I mentioned the ease with which he performs such diverse characters, highlighting the glorious success of ‘12th Fail’, which is considered some of the finest work by an exceptional filmmaker, Mr. Vidhu Vinod Chopra. I am extremely delighted to have had this opportunity to work with him,” he added.

The team of “Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan” is currently shooting for the movie in the mountains. The film, which also stars Shanaya Kapoor, recently wrapped up the first schedule of the film.

Touted as a musical love story, the film is being shot across Mumbai, Mussoorie, Dehradun, and Europe.

It was on December 5, when Vikrant started shooting for ‘Ankhon ki Gustakhiyan’. The opening clap ceremony of the film was held, and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami along with the cast and crew attended it.

Expressing his admiration, CM Dhami remarked, “I am glad to see young filmmakers like Mansi ; Varun Bagla showcasing the state’s beauty while presenting a timeless story that celebrates love and human resilience.”

Meanwhile, the ’12th fail’ actor has recently clarified that he is not retiring from films; he is just going for a long break to focus on his health and his family.

In a statement, Massey said, “Acting is all I can do. And it has given me everything I have. My physical and mental health have taken a hit. I just want to take some time off, I want to better my craft.”

“I feel a sense of monotony at the moment. “My post has been misinterpreted that I am quitting or retiring from acting. I want to take some time off to focus on my family and health. I would be back when the time feels right.”

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