Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Actor Dhairya Karwa, who is eagerly awaiting the release of his upcoming thriller streaming series ‘Gyaarah Gyaarah’, described working with the series’ director, Umesh Bist, as a liberating experience.

The actor shared that the series revolves around time travel and a mysterious walkie-talkie that connects two eras.

Talking about the series, Dhairya said: “My first reaction upon reading the script was, finally, a part that I have waited for and have worked for all these years because it’s such a good role. That’s what made me say yes. I was excited and thought the script was brilliant.”

The actor shared that envisioning his character, Shaurya, initially involved following Umesh’s guidance as he knew the character best.

“However, it’s such a liberating experience working under him because he gives you the creative freedom to explore ideas and bounce them off. It was a collaborative effort to bring Shaurya to life,” Dhairya added.

Dhairya further mentioned that the audience will be thrilled with the unique and uncommon concept of ‘Gyaarah Gyaarah’.

“There’s a mystery, there’s a thrill, and the way a mysterious walkie-talkie connects two eras is something audiences are looking for — something new, something fresh, something that excites them. That’s the goal of any good series/movie; to engage the audience and entertain them. ‘Gyaarah Gyaarah’ as a story and as a narrative is a unique blend of mystery and thrill with the concept of time bending. I hope the audience receives it well,” he added.

This is Dhairya’s second collaboration with Dharmatic Entertainment after ‘Gehraiyaan’.

Reflecting on his evolving relationship with the production house, he said: “It’s been a relationship of trust and growth. I feel more at home, and my second outing has been as brilliant as my first.”

“Our relationship has evolved with more trust and comfort, which is a solid foundation for an actor to thrive and do their best work. It brings out the best in you, and it’s been a great ride. I hope it continues.”

‘Gyaarah Gyaarah’ is set to stream on ZEE5 on August 9.

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Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Actress Sonam Kapoor showered love on her husband and ‘greatest cheerleader’, Anand Ahuja, on Tuesday as he celebrated his 41st birthday and expressed how lucky she and their son Vayu are to have him as their ‘guiding light’.

Sonam, who has 35.1 million followers on Instagram, shared a series of unseen pictures with her ‘incredible’ husband, leaving fans in awe of their chemistry.

The photos include Sonam and Anand walking hand-in-hand on the streets of a foreign location, while the latter is enjoying quality time with their son Vayu, and several candid moments of happiness.

In a heartwarming birthday note, Sonam wrote: “Happy Birthday to my incredible husband, Anand! You are my rock, my confidant, and my greatest cheerleader. Every day with you is a beautiful adventure filled with love, laughter, and endless joy. Your unwavering support and boundless love make my world a better place.”

The actress continued, “Anand, witnessing you as a father to our precious Vayu has been the most profound joy. Your patience, kindness, and boundless energy are awe-inspiring. Vayu and I are so lucky to have you as our guiding light. The way you care for him, teach him, and shower him with love is nothing short of magical.”

Sonam further added, “As Natasha Bedingfield sings, ‘Feel the rain on your skin, no one else can feel it for you, only you can let it in,’ I hope you embrace every moment and continue to write your own story with the same passion and love you always have. Here’s to celebrating you today and always, my love.”

“May this year be filled with even more success, happiness, and all the things that your heart desires. I am so grateful to share this journey with you. To many more amazing memories together! A #BirthdayBoy #LoveOfMyLife #everydayphenomenal #BlessedBeyondMeasure #BestDadEver,” she concluded.

Sonam’s uncle, actor Sanjay Kapoor, commented: “Happy Birthday.”

Sonam married businessman Anand on May 8, 2018, in a traditional Sikh ceremony in Bandra, Mumbai.

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Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Content creator, and actress Kusha Kapila shared that what she really likes about ‘Life Hill Gayi’ is how her character Kalki was ‘humanised’.

Kusha said: “I have been making content since 2017, and it was in 2019 when I went solo as a content creator. I have portrayed this character of a South Delhi girl who is blinded by privilege and luxury, so somewhere I get why I was chosen for the role.”

The actress continued: “What I really like about the show is how the character was humanised.”

The social media sensation explained that the character couldn’t be as “caricature-ish” as one can make on reels.

“I don’t think we were able to humanise them in the short sketches, but when you portray someone on-screen, you cannot be as caricature-ish as you can be in reels,” Kusha added.

“While the initial thought could be inspired from what I have done, the emotional and comedy depth came from the directors and the writers also wanting to humanise these characters while having a legitimate redemption arc,” she said.

Directed by Prem Mistry and written by Jasmeet Singh Bhatia, the series also stars Divyenndu, Vinay Pathak, Mukti Mohan, Kabir Bedi, Bhagyashree, and Aditi Govitrikar.

‘Life Hill Gayi’ will be streaming on Disney+ Hotstar from August 9.

Kusha, who stepped into the world of television in 2014, got her big break in 2020 when she featured in the anthology ‘Ghost Stories’.

The actress has also appeared in films such as ‘Plan A Plan B’, ‘Sukhee’, and ‘Thank You For Coming’.

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Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Actress Kamya Panjabi on Tuesday voiced her frustration about the condition of the roads in Mumbai’s Vasai Creek area, highlighting the issue of potholes that have been largely overlooked.

Kamya, who has 1.2 million followers on Instagram, shared a video on her Stories section showing the heavy downpour and the traffic congestion caused by the potholes in the area.

The actress noted that despite the severity of the situation, none of the radio jockeys (RJs) seem to discuss this route.

Kamya captioned the video: “#potholeseverywhere… Welcome to Mumbai. Strange none of the RJs talk about this route.”

The video was tagged with the location of Vasai Creek.

On the professional front, Kamya gained recognition for portraying negative roles in soap operas like ‘Reth’, ‘Astitva…Ek Prem Kahani’ and ‘Banoo Mein Teri Dulhann’.

She has also portrayed positive characters in shows like ‘Piya Ka Ghar’, ‘Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak’, and ‘Kyun Hota Hai Pyaar’.

Kamya has also featured in shows like ‘Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki’, ‘Jeet Jayenge Hum’, ‘Naaginn – Waadon Ki Agniparikshaa’, ‘Do Dil Ek Jaan’, ‘Beintehaa’, ‘The Adventures of Hatim’, ‘Doli Armaano Ki’, and ‘Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki’.

She also participated in the controversial reality show ‘Bigg Boss 7.’

Recently, she has played the role of Nandini in the show ‘Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal’ and has been featured in ‘Neerja – Ek Nayi Pehchaan.’

On the personal front, Kamya is married to Delhi-based doctor Shalabh Dang, and the couple has two children, Aara and Ishaan.

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Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Filmmaker and producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra, who is known for his recent film ’12th Fail’, has shared an intriguing anecdote about his cult-classic film ‘Parinda’.

On the Instagram account of Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s production company, an archival video was re-shared showing Vidhu in conversation with director Sudhir Mishra.

In the video, Vidhu reveals that ‘Parinda’ was made on a shoestring budget and relied heavily on the collective effort of everyone involved.

He recounts that the film’s concept began with a scene depicting two brothers in their childhood. When the younger brother complains of hunger, the elder reassures him with the line, “Rota kyun karta hai? Main hoon na” (Why do you cry? I’m here for you).

Vidhu then shared that throughout the film, Jackie Shroff wore only four shirts — blue, black, brown, and dark green.

He also shared that Anil Kapoor, who played Jackie’s brother, also used these four shirts for his character and wore his own jeans during the shoot.

The filmmaker also notes that the black Fiat 123 featured in the film belonged to Jackie and was used due to budget constraints rather than any specific charm intended for the character.

Vidhu reminisces that before ‘Parinda’, he had made ‘Khamosh’, which “nobody bought” (referring to distributors). This experience motivated him to create a more commercial film with ‘Parinda.’

The filmmaker also recalls telling Jackie and Anil at the premiere of ‘Parinda’, “My God, you guys look like stars!” when he saw them wearing suits.

To which Jackie, who is a close friend of Vidhu, responded, “What do you mean? Hum stars hain” (We are the stars).

Vidhu admits he didn’t fully grasp the star power of Jackie and Anil at that time, especially given the film’s tight budget.

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