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5 hours ago
- Entertainment
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Malaika Arora wishes ex-boyfriend Arjun Kapoor with sweet unseen video
Malaika Arora, on Thursday, took to social media to extend a warm birthday wish to former boyfriend Arjun Kapoor. Taking to her Instagram stories, the actress posted an adorable, candid boomerang featuring Arjun. Dressed in a white shirt and black pants, the 'Singham Again' actor appears relaxed and cheerful in the clip. Alongside the video, the Chaiyya Chaiyya girl simply wrote, 'Happy Birthday.' Not to forget, two years ago, on Arjun Kapoor's 38th birthday, his close friends and family gathered for a grand celebration. The evening turned into a memorable affair when an inside video from the party surfaced online, capturing his then-girlfriend Malaika Arora setting the dance floor on fire. She danced to her iconic song Chaiyya Chaiyya from Shah Rukh Khan's 1998 film 'Dil Se.' Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor were in a relationship for almost six years before parting ways last year. Despite the split, the two have remained on cordial terms. In October last year, the 'Gunday' actor confirmed his breakup with Malaika. The revelation came during a fan interaction as part of the promotions for his 2024 film 'Singham Again,' where he played a menacing villain named Zubair Hafeez, also known as Danger Lanka. When audience members in the crowd began chanting Malaika's name and inquired about her, Arjun responded light-heartedly, 'Nahi nahi abhi single hun, relax karo.' Meanwhile, Arjun turned 40 on Thursday and received heartwarming wishes from his friends in the industry. Among those who sent their warm wishes were Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karan Johar and Bhumi Pednekar among others. The 'Jab We Met' actress posted a picture with Arjun, writing, 'Happy Birthday Arjjj have a fabbb year ahead... lots of love always @arjunkapoor.' In the image, Kareena and Arjun can be seen posing with a cake, their faces smeared with frosting. The actor is seen with cake smeared all over his face. Meanwhile, Malaika has urged everyone to start the day with yoga and end with peace and gratitude on the occasion of International Day of Yoga. Malaika took to Instagram, where she shared a video collage featuring her doing yoga everyday. In other news, Malaika said that she always believed that dance is a powerful form of storytelling in May. The actress joined the panel of Realme Hip Hop India Season 2. Amazon MX Player had released an imaginative video in collaboration with Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, featuring Malaika, who has joined this season's judging panel for the first time. Judged by Remo D'Souza and Malaika Arora, Realme Hip Hop India Season 2 airs on Amazon MX Player. Malaika made her debut as a film producer in 2008 with her former husband Arbaaz Khan founding the company Arbaaz Khan Productions, which created the 'Dabangg' film series. Indo-Asian News Service
Gulf Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Jacqueline receives honour for her contribution to the world of cinema
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez took to social media to share that she was recently recognized at the prestigious Italian Global Series Festival (IGSF) 2025 in Rimini. In her post, the 'Kick' actress said she received the honour on the opening night for her contribution to the world of cinema. The event, which celebrates excellence in television and film on a global stage, saw Jacqueline among a distinguished group of awardees. Expressing her gratitude, Jacqueline shared that cinema, for her, goes beyond storytelling. She described it as a powerful medium that bridges people across time, language, and continents. Being acknowledged for playing a part in that global exchange of art and culture, she said, was a deeply meaningful experience. Taking to Instagram, the actress posted a couple of her photos from the festival and wrote, 'Cinema as an art for me is not just about storytelling but a way to connect people across time, language, and continents. To be acknowledged for helping share that with the world means more than words can express! Grazie di cuore #IGSF2025 #ItalianGlobalSeriesFestival #Openingnight #TVseries #InEmiliaRomagna.' Fernandez added, '@igsfestival it was an honour to be awarded here in Rimini at your prestigious event with all the extraordinary awardees in attendance. Here's to many more moments for us to celebrate cinema across the globe.' On the work front, Jacqueline Fernandez was recently seen in the comedy 'Housefull 5,' which also starred Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chitrangada Singh, Fardeen Khan, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Dino Morea, Ranjeet, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer, and Akashdeep Sabir. The film, directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, was released on June 6, 2025. Sajid Nadiadwala's latest production 'Housefull 5' has emerged as a clear winner at the box office. With a production budget of film at Rs. 225 crore and an additional Rs.15 crore spent on prints and advertising, the film's total cost stood at Rs. 240 crore. Through a smart blend of box office performance and non-theatrical revenues, the film has secured profitability. The film had already recovered a substantial Rs.175 crore pre-release through strategic deals, which includes Rs.90 crore from its OTT rights, Rs.55 crore from satellite rights and Rs.30 crore from music rights This left the film with Rs.65 crore to recover from its theatrical run. With a worldwide gross already crossing Rs. 227.7 crore comfortably above the breakeven mark of Rs. 150 crore required for profitability. Indo-Asian News Service
Gulf Today
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Beyonce, Miley Cyrus perform together
Two powerhouse performers Beyonce and Miley Cyrus came together during the France leg of Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' tour. The audience was left pleasantly surprised as Miley joined Beyonce onstage to perform their song "II Most Wanted". Introducing Miley, Beyonce said, "I'm so excited because I wanted to do something very special for you guys." The 'Single Ladies' singer praised Miley saying, "I could not do it without this young lady's help, so I want you to scream as loud as you can. I want y'all for this icon. I'm your biggest fan. I'm so grateful to watch you, to sing with you, Miss Miley Cyrus.' Now, Miley took to her Instagram handle and penned a heartfelt note showing her love and admiration for Beyonce. Posting a couple of sneak peeks from the duet performance, Miley wrote,"beyonce to be beside such a humble, gracious, legendary DIVA was a dream come true. Miley Cyrus arrives at the 61st Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles. File photo Thank you for the opportunity to perform in Paris together & sing our song about friendship. To have learned from you & loved you my whole life, & then be standing together in matching gold looks is more than I could've imagined." "As the finale to this trip supporting Something Beautiful, to close on something as beautiful as a stadium full of people singing "2 Most Wanted' with us was the ultimate firework. Thank you B. I'll be your shotgun rider for life. Big gratitude to the Cowboy Carter tour crew, you all were incredible for making this happen. Forever and always," she added. Both the ladies twinned in golden sequin dresses during the performance. While Beyonce opted for a golden bodysuit with a bauble-studded scoop neck and embellished buckle belt, Miley chose a crystal and rhinestone-studded catsuit. In the meantime, Miley recently treated music lovers with her latest album, "Something Beautiful". Indo-Asian News Service
Gulf Today
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Today
110 Indian students evacuated from Iran
As many as 110 Indian students evacuated from northern Iran will arrive in New Delhi in the early hours of Thursday as India launched 'Operation Sindhu' to evacuate its nationals from the warzone. 'The Indian embassy has evacuated 110 Indian students from northern Iran, assisting them in safely crossing over into Armenia on 17th June 2025. The students have travelled by road to the Armenian capital, Yerevan, under the supervision of our Missions in Iran and Armenia. These students departed Yerevan on a special flight at 1455 hrs on 18th June 2025 and will arrive in New Delhi in the early hours of 19th June 2025 as part of the initial stages of Operation Sindhu,' read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday. This is part of the many steps that the government has taken over the last several days for the safety and security of Indian nationals stuck in Iran and called for help in view of the deteriorating situation due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. The government of India said that it is grateful to the governments of Iran and Armenia for the smooth facilitation of the evacuation process. 'India accords highest priority to the safety and security of Indian nationals abroad. As part of the ongoing operation, the Indian Embassy in Iran has been assisting large numbers of Indian nationals in moving from areas seeing increased hostilities to relatively safer areas within the country and to subsequently evacuate them using the available and feasible options,' the MEA stated. The MEA advised Indian nationals in Iran to stay in touch with the Indian Embassy in Tehran through its emergency helpline, and with the 24x7 Control Room established by the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi. The safe evacuation of over 100 Indian students stuck in Iran's war-hit zones has once again proved that India remains a leader in providing unwavering support to its nationals during their times of need. From relocating them to safer places in Iran to engaging with local community leaders regarding their welfare and safety and then eventually making many of them safely cross the border to reach Armenia before flying back home, the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was yet again working in a mission mode to ensure the well-being of Indian citizens caught in a desperate situation. Analysts reckon that India's approach to foreign policy over the past 11 years has not only been marked by diplomacy and dialogue, but also by decisive action when the safety of its citizens abroad was at stake. Indo-Asian News Service
Gulf Today
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Bollywood star Pooja Hegde serves traditional elegance as ‘Kanjivaram Girl'
Actress Pooja Hegde has professed her love for Kanjivaram sarees and said that she is always a 'Kanjivaram girl.' Pooja took to Instagram, where she shared a string of images and clips from a recent photoshoot, where she wore an exquisite aubergine and gold hued saree. She completed her look with drop earrings, a choker and bangles. For the make-up, she went subtle with nude lips and left her long straight black hair open. She wrote: 'Once a Kanjivaram girl, always a Kanjivaram girl.' Kanjivaram sarees are renowned for their South Indian origin and are made from pure mulberry silk. They are heavy and have exquisite craftsmanship. On the work front, Pooja will next be seen next in 'Hain Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hain,' which is being made under the direction of David Dhawan. With Varun Dhawan as the protagonist, the highly-anticipated drama enjoys a stellar cast including Mrunal Thakur, Mouni Roy, Chunkey Panday, Maniesh Paul, Jimmy Shergill, Rakesh Bedi, Ali Asgar, Kubbra Sait, Rohit Saraf, Rajeev Khandelwal, Nitish Nirmal, and Sreeleela, along with others. The title of the romantic-comedy-drama, 'Hain Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hain' has been derived from the song 'Ishq Sona Hai' from Dhawan's 1999 hit 'Biwi No.1,' starring Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, and Sushmita Sen in the lead. Produced by Ramesh Taurani under the banner of TIPS, the release date for 'Hain Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hain' has not been disclosed yet. Over and above this, Varun will once again be seen sharing screen space with Janhvi in Shashank Khaitan's 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.' These two were earlier paired on-screen in the 2023 romantic entertainer, 'Bawaal'. Sanya Malhotra, Abhinav Sharma, Maniesh Paul, and Manini Chadha are also a part of the project's pivotal cast. Pooja was last seen in the romantic action drama film 'Retro' by Karthik Subbaraj. The film stars Suriya and Pooja in the lead roles. In the film, Paarivel 'Paari' Kannan, an orphan raised by a gangster, faces betrayal and a violent cult as he searches for his true origins, fulfils a prophecy, and tries to reunite with his lost love, Rukmini. Meanwhile, Pooja revealed her favourite homesick remedy. Being an actor means staying away from home for long periods of time, and everyone ends up inventing their own way of overcoming their feeling of being homesick. Through her latest Instagram post, actress Pooja Hegde shared that one of her favorite homesick remedies is to enjoy a hot cup of tea with some yummy Parle-G biscuits. The 'Retro' actress dropped a clip on her Instagram handle, where she was seen enjoying this beloved combo. She was heard saying in the background, 'Simple joys to make me feel like I am at home'. Indo-Asian News Service
