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Top Bollywood Updates: Waheeda Rehman surprised by Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Kriti Sanon celebrates National Award with family and co-winners, Tiger Shroff promotes Ganpath in Mumbai, and more.
Latest Bollywood News Today Transcript at 11:30 AM on 19 October 2023
In our top story. In a recent interview with Doordarshan National, veteran actor Waheeda Rehman shared she never ‘dreamt’ of winning the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, so it came as a surprise to her when she was informed about her win. She shared -“I have received an award after a very long time. I thought all the awards that I had to receive I had already received.” Waheeda Rehman was conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award on Tuesday, 17th October. She received the honour from the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. At the ceremony, Rehman said – “I am standing here because of all the love the film industry has given me.”
Meanwhile, actor Kriti Sanon, who won the Best Actress National Award for her role in Mimi, took to Instagram on October 17th to share pictures with her parents and co-winners Alia Bhatt and Allu Arjun. Her post was filled with gratitude as she wrote – “The feeling is not easy to describe in words. Today will be one of the most memorable days of my life! ” Sharing photos with Allu and Alia, Kriti wrote – “Happy faces sharing a proud moment.” Many prominent celebrities from the film industry extended their congratulations to Kriti on her remarkable achievement. Kriti shared the Best Actress award with Alia Bhatt, who bagged the award for her performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi.
Actor Tiger Shroff promoted his upcoming film Ganpath in Mumbai on Tuesday, 17th October. The actor also praised Kriti Sanon, his co-star in the Vikas Bahl directorial, for her National Award win. Remembering Kriti debuting with him in Heropanti in 2014, he told indianexpress.com – ” In Heropanti she was a small girl, now she has become a superstar. It has been an amazing experience working with Kriti, she has not changed. We are working together after nine years but it didn’t seem like that. Nothing has changed.” Ganapath, directed by Vikas Bahl, stars Tiger Shroff, Kriti Sanon and Amitabh Bachchan in pivotal roles. The film is set to release in theatres on October 20.
Moving on. A new promo of Tiger Shroff-Kriti Sanon’s upcoming release, Ganpath: A Hero Is Born, was released on Wednesday, 18th October. Just like the previous trailer and teasers of the film, the new promo also focuses on the well-choreographed action sequences, which have been directed by Hollywood action stunt director, Tim Man, known for his work in films like Legacy Of Lies, Triple Threat and Accident Man. The Vikas Bahl directorial is set in 2070 in a dystopian world where Tiger’s character Ganpath is introduced as the ‘chosen one’. At one moment, we also see him getting into a fistfight with Kriti against the picturesque landscape. The advance sales for the film have already begun.
War 2, which is part of the expanding YRF spy universe, and stars Hrithik Roshan, Kiara Advani and Jr NTR in pivotal roles, is being filmed in Spain. Many fans have been sharing videos from the set on Twitter. Director Ayan Mukerji was spotted in Spain along with a crew. The videos suggest that a chase sequence was being shot in the country. The actors have not been photographed yet. Previously, Variety reported that Ayan was helming War 2 but Yash Raj Films have yet to make any statement about the same. Ayan had shared on social media – “An opportunity that challenges me and excites me.” The release date of War 2 is yet to be announced.
Meanwhile, actor Kiara Advani shared in a recent interview why she and her husband, actor Sidharth Malhotra keep their personal lives guarded even after marriage. The Satyaprem Ki Katha actor told Femina – “We are both self-made actors and have earned our spaces in the industry on our own. It’s something that we would not want to be taken away by having the focus shift to our personal lives.” Kiara and Sidharth got married on February 7 this year in an intimate ceremony in Jaisalmer. They met on the sets of the 2021 film Shershaah. They kept their relationship under wraps before the wedding and only made it official after tying the knot.
Actor Bhumi Pednekar recently addressed the criticism that her latest release Thank You For Coming has received on social media. She told indianexpress.com – “I take it in my stride. When you put out a piece of work, there will be people who agree and disagree with it. That is fine, as long as it isn’t a personal comment or attack. I feel like certain boundaries shouldn’t be crossed. If those boundaries are crossed, then it is unacceptable.” Bhumi’s Kanika Kapoor, in the film, navigates a series of heartbreaks to find the right life partner. The film also stars Dolly Singh, Kusha Kapila, Shibani Bedi and Shehnaz Gill in pivotal roles.
Lastly, actor Aditya Roy Kapur is often praised for his good looks. In a recent interview, when Aditya was asked if he “feels objectified” by the comment, the actor shared – “No objection taken at all.” Talking to Film Companion, Aditya then shared – ” I started as a VJ with Channel V and I was well into being objectified. It has been happening since the start of my career.” Aditya Roy Kapur was last seen in the Disney+ Hotstar series The Night Manager where he shared screen space with Anil Kapoor. The series is expected to come back for another season.
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Expresso Bollywood News Update at 11:30 am on 19 October 2023 – The Indian Express
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