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Top Bollywood Updates: Rashmika Mandanna surprised by her performance in Animal, Katrina Kaif celebrates success in Merry Christmas, Shahid Kapoor reunites with dance in “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya” with Kriti Sanon, and more.
Latest Bollywood News Today Transcript at 11:30 AM on 19 January 2024
Let’s begin with our top story: Actor Rashmika Mandanna was ‘surprised’ with her performance in one of the sequences of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film Animal. In an interview with Pinkvilla, she revisited shooting the scene, slapping Ranbir Kapoor’s character Ranvijay in one take. She shared: “The whole sequence was one take because there was a lot of moving. I didn’t know what I was going to do. Sandeep told me just to feel how a person in this situation would feel. I remember only this. I don’t remember anything between the action and the cut. I just can’t process it. My brain was just going blank,”. However, she was happy about finishing the 8-9 minute long shot in one take.
Actor Katrina Kaif is currently basking in the success of Sriram Raghavan’s thriller Merry Christmas in which she essays the lead role, along with actor Vijay Sethupathi. On Thursday, January 18th, she conducted an ‘AMA’ session with her fans on Instagram. Katrina was asked by her fan, “What do you like about being Punjabi’s daughter-in-law?” The actor replied, “Dher saara pyaar aur ghar ka bana hua sarso ka saag aur maki ki roti with white makhan (A lot of love and homemade delicacies).” Katrina married Vicky Kaushal in November 2021. Vicky had earlier described their marriage as ‘parantha weds pancakes’. He shared with News Tak, “Our marriage is paranthas weds pancakes. They are the same only.”
Next up, Bollywood heartthrob Shahid Kapoor made a charming return to his signature style in the lively dance film “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya,” co-starring Kriti Sanon. At the trailer launch of the film in Mumbai on Thursday, January 18th Shahid confessed, “I have been missing doing something light and fun. But honestly, it is the most difficult genre to crack. I listen to ten scripts a month. I know people tell me ‘aur picture karo (do more films)’, but it is so difficult to find scripts that you feel that you are going to offer the audience something new.” Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya is directed by debutant filmmakers Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sha.
The trailer of Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon’s ‘family entertainer’ Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya was unveiled on Thursday, January 17th. Directed by Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah, the film “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya,” starring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, is set to hit theatres on February 9 during Valentine’s Week. The love story revolves around a human-robot couple, played by Shahid and Kriti, leading to comedic confusion when they decide to marry. Dimple Kapadia likely portrays a scientist aware of Kriti’s character, named Sifra, a Super Intelligent Female Robot Automation. The trailer highlights the vibrant on-screen chemistry between Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon. The simple plotline seems ideal to attract the family audiences to cinema halls.
Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Swades is a memorable film in his career. In an interview with 02 India, playback singer Madushree shared the intriguing story behind recording the film’s Ramleela song “Pal Pal Hai Bhaari”. Madushree said, “Rahman sir always calls suddenly to record a song. I was told that the shooting of the film was the next day so the song needs to be recorded urgently. I felt the song belonged to Alka Yagnik, because she recorded all the songs in the films. Normally it takes 2-3 days to record a song but since shooting was supposed to happen the next day, I had to sing it immediately and it was such a difficult song with three ragas.”
Moving on, Actress Sonali Kulkarni recently took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, expressing warm wishes to her “Dil Chahta Hai” co-star Aamir Khan on the occasion of his daughter Ira’s wedding to celebrity fitness trainer and athlete Nupur Shikhare. Sonali took to Instagram and wrote, “My dear super cool trainer @nupur_popeye and beautiful @khan.ira hearty congratulations.. May you two discover the magic of having each other and celebrating each day with gratitude, be blessed.” Along with the special note, Sonali shared a picture of herself with her husband Nachiket Panchvaidya and added, “Dear Aamir..your warmth and humility is just unique.. It was one the most memorable gatherings I have ever attended, touched.. God bless you, Love !!!.”
Actor Pranutan Bahl on Thursday, January 18th, said she is set to feature in her maiden Hollywood feature Coco & Nut, opposite American actor-filmmaker Rahsaan Noor. According to the press statement, Pranutan shared,” I’ve always wanted to do a romantic drama. ‘Coco & Nut’ is a story in which my character, Nut, journeys through a transformative phase in her life. I’m so grateful that I would make my international debut with a movie like that.”Billed as a “spirit-lifting romance”, the love story is directed by Rahsaan, best known for his 2018 critically acclaimed movie “Bengali Beauty”. It is slated to be released in 2025. Pranutan is the granddaughter of legendary actor Nutan and daughter of actor couple Mohnish Bahl and Ekta Sohini.
Lastly: Taapsee Pannu has been in a relationship with badminton player Mathias Bas for a decade. Unlike many Bollywood celebrities, Taapsee doesn’t often publicly discuss her relationship. In a chat with Raj Shamani on his YouTube channel, Taapsee said, “I am with the same person since the past ten years, I started acting 13 years back and I met him the year I was making my debut in Bollywood. And I have been with the same person since then.” A few months ago, Taapsee engaged in a ‘Ask me anything’ session on Instagram where a fan asked her when she would get married. To this, the Pink star replied, “I am not pregnant as yet, so not anytime soon.”
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Expresso Bollywood News Update at 11:30 am on 19 January 2024 – The Indian Express
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