Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Actress Hina Khan, amid her battle with stage three breast cancer, said that she embraces her scars because they are the first sign of progress.

Hina took to Instagram and shared a series of photos dressed in an electric pink racerback paired with black bottoms.

In the selfies, she smiles and poses with a victory sign.

“What do you see in this Picture? The Scars on my body or the Hope in my Eyes? The scars are mine, I embrace them with love because they’re the first sign of the Progress I deserve,” she wrote.

The actress said that she is manifesting her healing.

“The Hope in my Eyes is the reflection of my Soul, I can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel. I am manifesting my healing. And I am praying for yours too. #SacredNotScared #DaddysStrongGirl.”

On July 4, Hina chose to let go of her ‘beautiful hair before it starts falling off’.

The actress, who is undergoing chemotherapy to treat her stage three breast cancer, shared a reel while she was getting a haircut.

Hina, who disclosed her diagnosis on June 28, wrote: “You can hear my mother’s wailing voice in Kashmiri (blessing me) in the background as she prepared herself to witness something she never dared to imagine. Not all of us have the same tools at our disposal to manage heartbreaking emotions.”

“To all the beautiful people out there, especially women who are fighting the same battle, I know it’s hard, I know for most of us, our hair is the crown we never take off. But what if you’re facing a battle so tough that you have to lose your hair – your pride, your crown?”

“And I choose to win. I have decided to give myself every chance possible to win this battle. I choose to let go of my beautiful hair before it starts falling off. I didn’t want to endure this mental breakdown for weeks.”

She added: “I have decided to use my own hair to make a nice Wig for this phase.”

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Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Rapper Naezy and Lovekesh Kataria engaged in a serious altercation in the ‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’ house, which nearly escalated into a fistfight.

During the heated exchange, housemates like Sana Makbul intervened promptly, diffusing the tension and calming both individuals down. Subsequently, Naezy and Lovekesh avoided each other for the remainder of the day.

Later in the evening, during a conversation with Ranvir Shorey, Naezy shared the actual reason behind the fight.

“Vishal complained that he wouldn’t do the work twice. I, as an elder brother figure, approached Vishal and told him not to run from his responsibilities,” Naezy explained to Ranvir.

Naezy said that he told Vishal not to be childish.

“I said, ‘You have the strength to do it, so don’t act childish.’ I said this to him, but someone else got involved. I got angry and said some harsh words. That’s not who I am, and I don’t want to show that side of me,” he said.

Naezy added: “I was talking to someone else, and another person intervened. They are both playing as one candidate. Anger should be shown only when necessary.”

This week, eight contestants face nominations, including Armaan Malik, Vishal Panday, Sana Makbul, Sana Sultan, Sai Ketan Rao, Deepak Chaurasia, Munisha Khatwani, and Ranvir Shorey.

Poulomi Das exited the house earlier in the week.

In the upcoming ‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’ Weekend Ka Vaar episode, contestant Payal Malik will make an appearance on the show. Additionally, stars Vicky Kaushal and Ammy Virk will promote their upcoming film ‘Bad Newz’ and interact with the contestants.

‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’ streams on JioCinema Premium.

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Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) The upcoming dance reality show ‘India’s Best Dancer 4’ will feature an engaging banter between hosts Jay Bhanushali and Aniket Chauhan with the studio audience, who identified three people from the audience and invited them to dance in front of the judges.

One standout performer was Dibyajyoti Naik from Cuttack, Odisha, who delivered a dance routine blending ‘Popping with Bollywood’ to the song ‘Aaye Aajaye Aa Hi Jaiye’ from the movie ‘Lajja’, leaving the judges bewildered.

Judge and choreographer Geeta Kapur praised his performance, saying, “I honestly don’t know how to whistle, so I urge those who know how to whistle to please do so for Dibyajyoti. Your journey is indescribable; you just came in as an audience member, and now you are performing for us on the stage of the show.”

“Few people know that you are a well-known choreographer in the Odia film industry, and I wonder why you never mentioned it. You are so unique. We don’t know anything about you, but you are so well-versed when it comes to the technicalities of dance. There is creativity in your choreography, which is unique, and your interpretation of the song is also very different. It’s fun, entertaining, and new,” added Geeta.

During his interaction with the judges, Dibyajyoti expressed gratitude to Jay for spotting him.

He also shared insights about his life at home, where he is the eldest son, with his father in the police force and his mother a housewife.

“My father wants me to join the police force, but my passion is to dance, and I was adamant that I want to take up dancing. So here I am, all thanks to the platform of ‘India’s Best Dancer 4’,” added Dibyajyoti.

Alongside Geeta Kapur, the show features judges Karisma Kapoor and Terence Lewis.

‘India’s Best Dancer 4’ will premiere on July 13 on Sony.

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Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey’s upcoming romantic drama film ‘Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha’, starring Ajay Devgn and Tabu, will now release on August 2.

The film was earlier slated to hit the screen on July 5 and was supposed to clash with the action thriller ‘Kill’ helmed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat.

Ajay and Tabu took to their respective Instagram handles to share the film’s poster and announce the new release date.

“The wait ends on 2nd August #AuronMeinKahanDumTha,” Ajay captioned the image.

Neeraj Pandey also shared the poster, writing: “Dear friends, the new date for our release is…”

Earlier this week, the makers of the film, NH Studioz, posted about the postponement of the film.

The message read: “Dear friends, on request of the exhibitors and the distribution fraternity, we have collectively decided to shift the release date of our film, ‘Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha’. New Release date to be announced soon.”

The caption at that time read, “The wait is a little longer #AuronMeinKahanDumTha.”

Presented by NH Studioz in association with Friday Filmworks Production, ‘Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha’ is produced by Narendra Hirawat, Kumar Mangat Pathak (Panorama Studios), Sangeeta Ahir, and Shital Bhatia.

The film is now scheduled to release on August 2.

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Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Filmmaker Karan Johar has expressed that the music of ‘Kill’ embodies the soul of the film starring Raghav Juyal and Lakshya.

Producer Karan said: “Just like the story, the performances, and even the music of the film are absolutely ‘Killer’. From the high-spirited track ‘Kaawaa Kaawaa’ to the love ballad ‘Nikat’ and the upbeat ‘Jaako Raakhe Saiyaan’, the music embodies the soul of this film.”

“Crafted with heartfelt dedication, we hope the music and the film resonate and touch hearts worldwide,” he added.

The ‘Kill’ album, which was released on Saturday, features four tracks: ‘Kaawaa Kaawaa’, ‘Nikat’, ‘Jaako Raakhe Saiyaan’, and a dance version of ‘Nikat’. The songs are composed by Haroon Gavin and written by Siddhant Kaushal.

Award-winning filmmaker Guneet Monga Kapoor said that the music of ‘Kill’ reflects the rhythm and emotion portrayed through the film’s action.

“‘Kaawaa Kaawaa’, ‘Jaako Raakhe’ and ‘Nikat’ — all encompass the love, intensity, and passion of the story. This is an exciting train ride, and I’m so grateful to the lyricists, composers, singers, and Sony Music India for bringing its soul to life!” she said.

‘Kaawaa Kaawaa’, a Punjabi track with a pop fusion, features vocals by Sudhir Yaduvanshi, Sanj V, and Shashwat Sachdev and includes debutant Lakshya in an intense fight sequence.

‘Nikat’, a love ballad sung by Rekha Bhardwaj, stars Lakshya and Tanya Maniktala.

‘Jaako Raakhe Saiyaan’ is a motivational song with powerful vocals.

The album also includes a dance version of ‘Nikat’, sung by Shashwat Sachdev.

Lakshya shared that the film holds immense significance for him.

“I feel music is the soul of the film, crafted by pioneers. I hope audiences embrace these powerful tracks with the same passion we’ve poured into the film,” he added.

Director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat said that the goal was to craft a soundtrack that enhanced the intense and emotional journey of the characters.

“The album, created by exceptionally talented artists, significantly amplifies the film’s action and emotional depth. Tracks like ‘Kaawaa Kaawaa’ and ‘Jaako Raakhe Saiyaan’ stand out this year, and I believe audiences will find them upbeat and electrifying,” Bhat said.

Actor Raghav Juyal, who portrays the antagonist in the film, said that the music of ‘Kill’ adds another layer of depth to the film.

“It’s thrilling, emotional, and unforgettable. I’m excited to listen to it everywhere. All the songs are perfect. ‘Kaawaa Kaawaa’ and ‘Jaako Raakhe Saiyaan’ are my personal favorites,” he added.

–IANS

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