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Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) Singer-actress Iulia Vantur recently performed at Ricky Martin’s concert in Dubai as she opened the concert for the singer. She impressed the audience with her vocals and stage presence, Vantur.

The concert was held on December 14, 2024, at the Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai. Iulia also spoke about sharing the stage with the artist, and called it a ‘dream-come-true’ moment for her.

She said, “I’ve been manifesting this for years since I started singing. This was THE moment for me. It’s a deeply fulfilling experience as an artist to be on the same stage as Ricky Martin, whom I really love and admire. After talking to him as a human being as well, he is really kind and supportive, exactly as I’ve imagined. Those who know me and follow me understand how big of a dream come true it was for me”.

She further mentioned, “I’m really proud and grateful that Ricky Martin’s team and blueblood’s team chose me to perform and be part of his spectacular show in Dubai. It’s the second time I’ve written it in the air, signed for it, and trusted the universe to make it possible. If you believe in your dreams and work hard for them, they surely come true”.

Iulia Vantur took to her social media handle to share glimpses from the concert. As soon as she posted, her fans and admirers flocked to the comments to shower her with praise. One comment read: “To you… You’ve made the dream come true. Congratulations, dear Iulia, lots of success to our beauty”.

Another fan wrote, “Congratulations, Iulia! Your joy is our joy”.

Interestingly, she had earlier visited Spain to attend Ricky Martin’s concert and now at the recently held event, Iulia Vantur impressed the audience with her sensational performance with the legend.

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Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha, whose OTT series ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’, has become one of the most search webseries, has said that narratives like ‘IC 814’ don’t just serve the purpose of entertainment, they go beyond that and present a tale of human resilience, courage and humanity.

‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ is based on the hijacking of the Air India flight. Touted as a real account of the events, the story of the show unfolds across five airports, five countries, seven days, and 188 people who were aboard the aircraft.

The show remained in the global top 10 charts for three weeks and in Indian top 10 charts for 11 weeks.

Talking about the show’s success, Anubhav Sinha, said, “Stories like these are not just meant to entertain; they remind us of resilience, courage, and humanity in the face of unimaginable adversity. It was a humbling experience to bring this story to the screen, and I am deeply grateful for the love it has received from audiences worldwide”.

Actor Vijay Varma, who essayed the role of Captain Devi Sharan in the series, called it an honour to portray him on screen.

He said, “It was an absolute honour to play Captain Devi Sharan on screen. Anubhav Sir brought together stalwarts of Indian cinema to retell this historic event. I’ll wear this show as a badge of honour for the rest of my life”.

December 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the hijack, one of the most traumatic hijackings in the history of Indian aviation.

A show that took six years to research, write, and produce, ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ is an adaptation of the book ‘Flight into Fear: The Captain’s Story’ by Captain Devi Sharan and Srinjoy Chowdhary.

Producer Sarita Patil of Matchbox Shots said, “Real-life stories, told authentically, keeping the God of detail happy, resonate with the world. It would not have been possible without the faith Netflix bestowed on Matchbox and the creative stewardship of Anubhav Sinha. A big thank you”.

The show is available to stream on Netflix.

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Mumbai, Dec 20 (IANS) Actress Kajal Aggarwal took to social media to wish her mother on her birthday by sharing a series of childhood photos.

In the post, Kajal reminisced about the precious moments she shared with her mother. The pictures featured a younger Kajal with her mother by her side. One photo showed a little Kajal sitting on her mom’s lap, watching her mother fill colors in a drawing.

Another photo captured the actress’s mother kissing her on the cheek. Kajal’s caption expressed her gratitude and undying love for her mother.

Sharing these priceless childhood images, the Satyabhama actress wrote in the caption, “Happiest birthday, mommy! Forever grateful for you!”

Kajal’s father, Vinay Aggarwal, is an entrepreneur in the textile business, and her mother, Suman Aggarwal, is a confectioner and Kajal’s business manager. Every year, the actress makes sure to write a heartfelt note for her mom on her special day. Last year, Kajal posted a lovely photo of herself posing with her mom alongside a heartfelt note. She captioned it, “Happiest birthday, my amazing mommy! Love you sooooo much! So blessed to have you in our lives and ecstatic to see Neil showering his adorable nani with kisses, looking for you everywhere, and demanding cake – nonstop.”

Meanwhile, the “Indian 2” actress recently made headlines after revealing how she maintains her mental health. In an interview, Kajal mentioned that she meditates, spends time with her family, and takes breaks to read or travel.

On the work front, Aggarwal was last seen in the Telugu film “Satyabhama.” She will next be seen portraying Dakshayini in “Indian 3,” directed by S. Shankar, who co-wrote the script with B. Jeyamohan, Kabilan Vairamuthu, and Lakshmi Saravana Kumar. It is the third installment in the Indian film series and a direct sequel to “Indian 2.” Additionally, the actress is part of Vishnu Manchu’s “Kannappa” and Salman Khan-AR Murugadoss’s “Sikandar.”

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