Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Actress Tamannah Bhatia, who recently celebrated her 34th birthday, has lauded the background dancers of her recent hit song ‘Aaj Ki Raat’ from the upcoming Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao-starrer ‘Stree 2’, and expressed her gratitude to them.

The actress recently took to the Stories section of her Instagram and shared a BTS picture from the song’s shoot. In the caption, she wrote, “All the boys shot this song relentlessly, commendable. Shooting this bare-chested in 4 degrees, had been nothing less than an extreme sport.”

The actress and the dancers shot for the song in a blistering cold on the occasion of her birthday.

The song, which is a special number from ‘Stree 2’, has been crooned by Madhubanti Bagchi and composed by the dynamic duo Sachin-Jigar. It is choreographed by Vijay Ganguly.

‘Stree 2’, which also stars a volley of terrific actors like Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana and Abhishek Banerjee, is set to release in theatres on August 15, on the occasion of Independence Day. It will clash with the Ram Pothineni-starrer ‘Double iSmart’, and the multi-starrer movie ‘Khel Khel Mein’.

‘Stree 2’ is the sequel to the 2018 runaway hit ‘Stree’ which marked the inception of the supernatural universe. While the first part of the ‘Stree’ franchise focused on the titular female ghost, this time around, ‘Stree 2’ follows the story of a male ghost ‘Sirkata’ who cursed the original Stree.

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Mumbai, July 29 (IANS) Sanjay Dutt, the celebrated Bollywood actor known for his dynamic roles and larger-than-life persona, celebrated his 65th birthday on Monday and was gifted a brand new Range Rover.

Dutt was spotted embracing his special day in style wearing a casual printed shirt and denim jeans. The actor radiated a relaxed yet charming aura. He stepped out to greet his fans, who had gathered to celebrate the occasion with him.

The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the delivery of his new Range Rover. Known for its luxury and performance, the Range Rover is a fitting addition to Dutt’s collection of high-end vehicles. With its sleek design and top-notch features, the car stands as a testament to the actor’s refined taste and status.

In a delightful twist, Dutt took the new car for a spin himself. This gesture not only showcased his enthusiasm for his new acquisition but also allowed fans to see him in a more personal light.

The actor’s hands-on approach, driving the car himself, added a special touch to the delivery experience.

On the work front, Sanjay Dutt will soon be seen in a string of releases, such as “Ghudchadi”, “Double iSmart”, “Sheran Di Kaum Punjabi”, “KD – The Devil”, “Baap” and more.

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Mumbai, July 29 (IANS) Actress Madhoo, who is known for ‘Roja’, ‘Ottayal Pattalam’, ‘Ennodishtam Koodamo’ and others, is set to essay the role of Pannaga in the upcoming pan-India film ‘Kannappa’.

The makers shared a poster featuring the actress on Monday. In the poster, she can be seen wielding a sword with a fierce look on her face while wearing ancient attire.

The makers wrote in the caption, “Presenting @madhoo_rockstar as #Pannaga; The chief of the clan with her fierce & dare-devil spirit she is a force to be reckoned with.”

The film also stars Vishnu Manchu, Mohan Babu, Mohanlal, Prabhas, Sharath Kumar, Kajal Agarwal, Akshay Kumar and Prabhas.

The teaser of the film was unveiled last month and boasts of many war sequences, and the use of primitive weapons as Vishnu Manchu’s titular character takes on a band of bandits who are on their way to destroy a village. It also gives a glimpse of Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar in the role of Lord Shiva.

This marks the 2nd film for Akshay Kumar in the role of Lord Shiva after the successful ‘OMG 2’ which was released last year.

The film is directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, and combines stunning visuals with a poignant narrative, bringing to life the legendary tale of devotion and sacrifice. It has been shot across New Zealand, and stars a slew of talented artists from across the film industries of India.

The film is based on the story of the legendary Kannappa, who is known as one of the greatest bhakts of Lord Shiva ever.

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Mumbai, July 29 (IANS) Actress Tejasswi Prakash, who was recently on a vacation to Europe with her beau Karan Kundrra, has dropped another picture of herself, wandering on the streets of London.

The winner of ‘Bigg Boss 15’, Tejasswi, who has 7.5 million followers on Instagram, dropped a picture from the Marylebone station, which is a Central London railway terminus and connects the London Underground station in the Marylebone area of the City of Westminster.

The snap shows Tejasswi wearing a tube pink checkered top, and matching frill skirt. The outfit is rounded off with black boots. She is candidly posing, looking away from the lenses.

She has captioned the post: “Happiness doesn’t just happen it’s created.”

Her boyfriend Karan commented on the post and said: “Hor kinna kiss karaaan teinu.” She replied to it saying, “Karan where do I hide my face???? Please suggest in comments…Thank you.”

In another comment, Karan wrote: “Pics don’t just happen they get clicked…thank you”. To this, the ‘Naagin 6’ actress said: “Karan all picture courtesy in London is my very own personal chica,” followed by a red heart emoji.

Tejasswi and Karan are in a romantic relationship since they participated in the reality show ‘Bigg Boss 15’.

On the work front, Tejasswi began her acting career in 2012, with the thriller show ‘2612’, essaying the role of Rashmi Bhargava. In 2013, she portrayed Dhara Vaishnav in the show ‘Sanskaar – Dharohar Apnon Ki’ alongside Jay Soni.

She then starred in soap operas like– ‘Swaragini – Jodein Rishton Ke Sur’, ‘Pehredaar Piya Ki’, ‘Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya’, ‘Karn Sangini’, ‘Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka 2’.

Tejasswi also participated in the stunt-based reality show ‘Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10’.

On the other hand, Karan was last seen in the movie ‘Tera Kya Hoga Lovely’, starring Randeep Hooda and Ileana D’Cruz in lead roles. He is currently seen in the celebrity cooking show ‘Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment’.

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Mumbai, July 29 (IANS) The makers of the upcoming Prabhas-starrer movie ‘The Raja Saab’ unveiled the first glimpse of the film on Monday.

The special video showcases Prabhas in a dashing avatar and brings back his vintage energetic charm. It opens with Prabhas making an entry on a bike to an aesthetic vintage location. He then steps down from his bike, holding a bouquet of sunflowers and admiring himself in the bike mirror before putting the flowers on himself.

The video also revealed that the film has booked its release for April 10, 2025. Currently, 40 per cent of the film’s shoot is completed, and another massive schedule is set to commence on August 2.

The film features music by composer S.S. Thaman, with Ram Laxman Masters and King Solomon handling the fight choreography, guaranteeing whistle-worthy moments on the big screen. Baahubali fame Kamalakannan R.C. is in charge of the VFX, ensuring a visual spectacle is delivered on the big screen.

Directed by Maruthi and produced by Viswa Prasad under the banner of People Media Factory, ‘The Raja Saab’ will be released in five languages: Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam.

Meanwhile, Prabhas was recently seen in ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ which has emerged as the biggest hit of 2024. The film, which blends science fiction and mythology, also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani. It is inspired by Hindu scriptures. The film has collected Rs. 1024.55 crore at the global box office.

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