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R. Madhavan welcomes PM Modi’s initiative of fighting obesity, further nominates influential people

Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) Actor R. Madhavan, who was recently seen in ‘Hisaab Barabar’, has lauded PM Narendra Modi’s initiative for raising health awareness in the country to combat the problem of obesity.

On Monday, the actor took to his X, formerly Twitter, and quote tweeted PM Modi, as he thanked the PM for his message.

He wrote, “I thank the Honorable Prime Minister, Shri @narendramodi Ji, for launching this essential and impactful awareness program to inspire our nation toward better health. I am honored to be nominated to help spread this important message. I, in turn, nominate the following individuals who have been a great source of motivation to me in various ways, and I humbly urge them to join this initiative in making India healthier. @Neeraj_chopra1 @anirbangolf @rohitroy500 @Rakulpreet @riteshagar @vivekoberoi @akshayerathi @vijaymoolan @shubhankargolf @VipulDShahOpti @swim_sajan”.

PM Modi had tweeted, “As mentioned in yesterday’s #MannKiBaat, I would like to nominate the following people to help strengthen the fight against obesity and spread awareness on reducing edible oil consumption in food. I also request them to nominate 10 people each so that our movement gets bigger! @anandmahindra @nirahua1 @realmanubhaker @mirabai_chanu @Mohanlal @NandanNilekani @OmarAbdullah @ActorMadhavan @shreyaghoshal @SmtSudhaMurty Collectively, let us make India fitter and healthier. #FightObesity”.

Earlier, the actor had shared a video message, and spoke about the program. He said in the video, “Namaskar, hi this is R Madhavan. Obesity is a serious issue and it’s beginning to seriously impact our part of the world too in an alarming way. It’s great to see our Prime Minister addressing it and raising awareness about something that’s likely to affect us all. Our youth are leading the way, prioritizing fitness and healthy eating”.

“Small changes matter, swap unhealthy drinks for water, take a walk, no extreme diets, just sustainable habits. Let’s create a supportive environment at school, work and in our communities. With our youth’s energy we can all be inspired. Let’s move more, eat better and build a healthier future together. A healthier India starts with us. Jai Hind”, he added.

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Guess who Mrunal Thakur is missing during her gym session?

Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) Bollywood actress Mrunal Thakur shared a video of herself working out at the gym, but it wasn’t just her fitness routine that caught attention.

In the clip, the ‘Super 30’ actress revealed that she was missing someone special—her workout buddy. Taking to her Instagram stories, Thakur posted a video of herself and wrote, “@hegdepooja missing you. Thursday.” In the clip, the actress is seen doing a leg workout. Mrunal Thakur also posted a candid photo of herself sitting on the floor at the gym. She is seen smiling while looking at the camera. For the caption, the ‘Sita Raman’ actress wrote, “Best caption wins my attention.”

Mrunal Thakur is gearing up for the release of her upcoming action-drama ‘Dacoit.’ To prepare for her role, she has been working out intensely to get into character. The actress has been hitting the gym regularly, undergoing rigorous training to physically and mentally prepare for the character. Her social media is filled with glimpses of her workout sessions, reflecting the dedication she’s putting in to fully embody the role. From strength training to combat drills, Mrunal is leaving no stone unturned to get into the skin of her character.

Directed by Shaneil Deo, ‘Dacoit’ also features Adivi Sesh, Anurag Kashyap, Prakash Raj, Sunil, Atul Kulkarni, Zayn Marie Khan, and Kamakshi Bhaskarla, among others. The film is slated to hit screens on December 25 for Christmas this year.

Announcing the release date, the makers wrote, “From ROMANCE to RAGE. Witness a wicked fire between exes. #DACOITFire out now!#DACOIT IN CINEMAS WORLDWIDE ON DECEMBER 25th. #DacoitFromDec25th.”

The makers had also unveiled a teaser glimpse from the film, offering a sneak peek into the intense drama that lay ahead. In the video, Mrunal Thakur’s character was referred to as Juliet. Adivi Sesh appeared as a prisoner in the teaser.

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Naagin 7 fame Eisha Singh: Not very superstitious but ‘Nazar’ is a real thing

Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) Actress Eisha Singh, who is all set to appear in Naagin 7, has revealed her belief in superstitions and spoken about why she feels ‘Nazar (evil eye)’ exists.

Talking to IANS, the actress opened up on being practical and stated that she is more into spirituality.

Eisha told IANS, “I do believe in superstitions, but I am also very spiritual. I believe in superstitions, though I don’t believe in the idea that cats bring bad luck.

The actress highlighted that she has pet cats at home, and it is because of them her life is filled with happiness. “In fact, I have four cats at home, and I cross paths with them every day, and my life is going very well. Well, I do believe in ‘Nazar’ though. I feel that Nazar is a real thing!” said Eisha.

The actress further talked about her role in Naagin 7 and elaborated, “My character is very different from the ones I have played before, so I really enjoyed doing it. The way I carried the look, the way I spoke – everything about it was very exciting. I had done a fantasy show earlier, so I did have some experience, but it was fun working with a new cast and new people.”

Eisha, who has been a part of the entertainment industry for a decade now, spoke of how she finds her journey beautiful. “I started my journey ten years ago, and over these ten years, the graph has been very positive. All the characters I have played have been very different, and I see this journey in a very beautiful way.”

Talking about Naagin 7, the show that goes on air on December 27, it is all set to bring a new tale of revenge, rivalry and mass destruction. Actress Priyanka Chahar Choudhary will be essaying the titular role as Naagin. The show also stars Namik Paul and Karan Kundrra along with Eisha Singh.

–IANS

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