Los Angeles, July 31 (IANS) Hollywood star Hugh Jackman shared that he started giving out “Scratchy’s” so that the cool kids would like him or just to make sure he said hello to everyone working tirelessly to make films.

Dressed in his Wolverine costume, Jackman shared a reel video, where he is seen scratching a card with two million pounds written on it.

For the caption, he wrote: “I can’t remember the exact reason why I started giving out Scratchy’s on Fridays. Maybe it’s because I wanted the cool kids to like me … or maybe it’s because I wanted to make sure I said hello to each and every one of the people that work tirelessly to make the films.”

“All of the humans whose names you see during the credit roll … they are the unsung heroes of film-making. And to this day, Scrathy Fridays continue. I love it. I love all of these people. I love the whole of us. #deadpoolandwolverine,” he added.

On July 30, Jackman posted a glimpse of one of the ‘greatest times’ of his life.

He took to Instagram and shared a collection of images and videos from the shoots of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’.

Jackman’s latest release “Deadpool & Wolverine” is based on Marvel Comics and marks the 34th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The film is a sequel to 2016’s “Deadpool” and 2018’s “Deadpool 2”.

The film humourously traces the story of the quirky superhero Deadpool, who is pulled from his quiet life by the Time Variance Authority and joins forces with a reluctant Wolverine to save his universe.

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Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Actor Sidharth Malhotra has penned a romantic note for his wife and actress Kiara Advani, who is celebrating her 33rd birthday on Wednesday, calling her the ‘kindest soul’.

The ‘Student of the Year’ actor took to Instagram, and shared a happy picture of the birthday girl. The photo features Kiara, who is wearing a white dress, and is standing close to balloon decorations, which reads: “We love you.”

Sidharth wrote in the caption: “Happy birthday love, the pic says it all. You’re the kindest soul I know, here is to many more memories together.”

He gave the music of the track ‘Ranjha’ sung by B Praak, Jasleen Royal, and Romy to his post.

The song is from the 2021 biographical war film ‘Shershaah’, which was based on the life of Vikram Batra. The film features Sidharth in the lead, with Kiara as his lover Dimple Cheema.

The lovebirds tied the knot on February 7, 2023, in Jaisalmer in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony.

Kiara, who began her acting career in 2014 with the comedy film ‘Fugly’, was later seen portraying the real-life role of Sakshi Singh Dhoni in the sports biopic ‘M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story’, directed and co-written by Neeraj Pandey.

She has featured in movies like ‘Bharat Ane Nenu’, ‘Lust Stories’, ‘Good Newwz’, ‘Guilty’, ‘Laxmii’, ‘Shershaah’, ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’, ‘Jugjugg Jeeyo’, and most recently ‘Satyaprem Ki Katha’.

Kiara next has Telugu political action thriller ‘Game Changer’, directed by S. Shankar and produced by Sri Venkateswara Creations. The film stars Ram Charan in a triple role.

She also has ‘War 2’ in the kitty.

On the other hand, Sidharth was last seen in the action thriller ‘Yodha’, directed by Sagar Ambre and Pushkar Ojha.

He also starred in the action thriller series ‘Indian Police Force’, created and directed by Rohit Shetty and Sushwanth Prakash.

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Srinagar, July 31 (IANS) Following the improvement in the overall situation in J&K, Srinagar city is all set to host the ‘Film Conclave 2024’ which will include acclaimed Bollywood directors and filmmakers.

‘Jammu and Kashmir Film Conclave 2024’ is being kicked off on August 1 at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) on the banks of the famous Dal Lake.

Noted directors including Madhur Bhandarkar, Rahhat Kazmi, Karan Johar, Parag Mehta, and Mir Sarwar accompanied by acclaimed actors will participate in the conclave.

Their visit is expected to help Kashmir regain its glory in film and documentary making it had before the beginning of violence.

L-G Manoj Sinha will inaugurate the film conclave and will also launch the single window portal for film shooting permission and film subsidy.

This initiative is set to “revolutionise” filmmaking in Jammu and Kashmir by streamlining processes and providing much-needed subsidies to filmmakers.

Participants will be treated to the inauguration of the J&K Film Screening Series and the Frames of Transformation Photography Competition. These additions highlight the region’s commitment to nurturing local talent and showcasing its cinematic potential.

Madhur Bhandarkar, a Padma Shri awardee, known for his bold storytelling and impactful films, who played a pivotal role as a judge in the Naya Jammu Kashmir Short Film Competition, will be a key speaker at the event. He is expected to share his unique vision and provide invaluable insights into the future of filmmaking in the region.

Film personalities like Rahhat Kazmi, Paragg Mehta and Mir Sarwar will lead insightful panel discussions. Film enthusiasts can also participate in hands-on workshops, gaining practical knowledge from industry veterans.

Inaugurating the J&K Film Screening Series and the Frames of Transformation Photography Competition, the conclave underscores the region’s commitment to fostering artistic expression and celebrating visual storytelling.

The event will also honour the winners of the Naya Jammu Kashmir Short Film Making Competition, showcasing their award-winning films. This celebration of creativity and innovation highlights the immense talent that exists within the region, waiting to be discovered and nurtured.

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Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Actress Rasika Dugal on Wednesday celebrated four years of her black comedy crime film ‘Lootcase’, along with manifesting more comedy projects in future.

The 39-year-old actress took to Instagram where she has one million followers, and shared a string of pictures with her co-star Kunal Kemmu. The photos are stills from the movie.

She has captioned the post: “So many rangs (colours) in the life of this family…#4yearsofLootcase… Been four years to this one and I have had a special affinity for red suitcases ever since! C’mon now let’s do some more comedy #puttingitoutthere,” followed by a finger-crossed emoji.

Actor Gajraj Rao, who essayed the role of MLA Suyash Patil in the film dropped three red heart emojis in the comment section.

Kunal reshared the post on his Instagram Stories, and wrote: “Lata ka Aadmi.”

The film featured Kunal and Rasika as husband and wife, playing the roles of Nandan Kumar, and Lata, respectively. It also stars Vijay Raaz, Ranvir Shorey, Aryan Prajapati, Shashi Ranjan, and Aakash Dabhade.

Directed by Rajesh Krishnan, the film is produced and bankrolled by Fox Star Studios.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Rasika is currently winning hearts of the audiences with her portrayal of Beena Tripathi in the third season of action crime thriller series ‘Mirzapur’. The show features Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Shweta Tripathi, Shriya Pilgaonkar, and others. It is streaming on Prime Video.

Rasika is known for her work in movies like ‘Anwar’, ‘No Smoking’, ‘Hijack’, ‘Aurangzeb’, ‘Lust Stories’, ‘Hamid’, ‘Manto’, and ‘Bombay Talkies’.

She was last seen in fantasy drama film ‘Fairy Folk’, written and directed by Karan Gour. It also stars Mukul Chadda.

Rasika has also featured in web series like ‘Made in Heaven’, ‘Delhi Crime’, ‘A Suitable Boy’, ‘Out of Love’, and ‘Adhura’.

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Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Actress Rashami Desai, on Wednesday, shared a glimpse of her travel companion and the essentials she carries while travelling.

Rashami, who is well known for her portrayal of Tapasya in the TV show ‘Uttaran’ took to Instagram Stories, where she has 5.9 million followers and dropped a glimpse of her “travel buddy.”

The snap shows a soft toy kept in her car’s seat, along with her handbag. The post is captioned as: “My travel buddy…money…tab…diary…book…blanket…pillow.”

In another selfie, we can see Rashami wearing a magenta suit and she is sporting clear glasses. It is captioned: “Playing Rasila today.”

Hailing from Assam, Rashami began her acting career in 2002 with an Assamese-language film titled ‘Kanyadaan’. She made her Bollywood debut in 2004 with the romantic mystery ‘Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke’ alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Raveena Tandon.

The 38-year-old actress has also featured in Bhojpuri films like ‘Kab Hoi Gawna Hamar’, ‘Sohagan Bana Da Sajana Hamaar’, ‘Nadiya Ke Teer’, ‘Gazab Bhail Rama’, and ‘Kangna Khanke Piya Ke Angna’ among many others.

She made her television debut in 2006 with the mythological drama series ‘Ravan’, in which she essayed the role of Queen Mandodari. She got her first break in TV in 2008 when she played the dual role in ‘Pari Hoon Main’.

Rashami was also the winner of the reality show ‘Zara Nachke Dikha 2’, and later on she participated in ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5’, ‘Comedy Ka Maha Muqabala’, ‘Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6’, ‘Nach Baliye 7’, ‘Bigg Boss 13’, and ‘Bigg Boss 15’.

She last featured in the show ‘Entertainment Ki Raat Housefull’, and the movie ‘JNU: Jahangir National University’.

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