Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Actress Sharvari has started shooting for the upcoming film ‘Alpha’, starring Alia Bhatt, and she is super stoked about it.

Sharvari took to Instagram and shared a picture, where she is seen posing with the film’s clapboard and the director, Shiv Rawail.

“It doesn’t get bigger than this! Super stoked to start my #Alpha journey today! Trust me… I have manifested this moment,” Sharvari wrote in the caption.

The actress shared her excitement about beginning work on the film.

“Super prepped but can feel the butterflies in my tummy… Thank you, Adi sir, for your faith and @shivrawail for your belief in me! Let’s go! #VDECnyl Inivorco,” she concluded.

Sharvari, who will play a super agent alongside Alia, had previously expressed her excitement about joining the spy universe, saying she is “like a ball of energy.”

The actress joins top Bollywood actresses such as Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif, who have previously worked in the spy universe.

“Just the fact that I’m playing a super agent in this galaxy of the greatest icons of cinema is too surreal,” said Sharvari.

‘Alpha’ is part of the first female-led film in the YRF Spy Universe, joining titles like ‘Ek Tha Tiger’, ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’, ‘War’, ‘Pathaan’, and ‘Tiger 3’, among many others in the genre.

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Los Angeles, July 30 (IANS) Guns N’ Roses legend Slash is experiencing profound heartache following the death of his stepdaughter, Lucy-Bleu Knight, at the age of 25.

He shared a heart-wrenching tribute to his stepdaughter, whose untimely passing has left him with a “permanently fractured” heart, reports Mirror.co.uk.

The 59-year-old guitarist took to Instagram to express his deep grief over Lucy-Bleu’s loss on July 19, posting a touching message alongside her photo.

According to Mirror.co.uk, Slash wrote: “My heart is permanently fractured. I will never ever stop missing you and remembering what a beacon of happiness, laughter, creativity, and beauty you have always been. And still are.”

Slash concluded: “The brightest light in the lives of so many who loved you so much. I find solace in the hope that you are at peace now. I will love you eternally. #LBK.”

His famous friends and fans were quick to comment on the post and send their condolences to the grieving guitarist.

Lenny Kravitz wrote: “My deepest condolences, brother. And yes, she still IS! Love to the family.”

Aquaman star Jason Momoa added: “I’m so sorry. Deepest condolences to Meegan and you, brother.”

Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie shared: “I am so sorry. Sending angel prayers.”

The rock icon had previously informed his followers on July 22 about Lucy-Bleu’s death, which came just after he canceled four gigs from his ‘S.E.R.P.E.N.T.’ festival tour due to “unforeseen circumstances.”

The medical examiner’s office has concluded the autopsy but has deferred the cause of death pending further tests, while an investigator delves into the case.

Slash told his followers that Lucy-Bleu “passed away peacefully” through an announcement on her Instagram Stories.

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Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Actor Tusshar Kapoor has shared a throwback video from his European summer vacation, expressing how the Euro rail doesn’t compare to the ‘satisfaction of travelling in the gritty Mumbai local trains’.

The 47-year-old actor took to his Instagram, where he has 855K followers, and posted a reel video of himself enjoying a train ride in Europe.

In the video, the actor is seen wearing a white T-shirt and black jacket while filming a selfie video that gives an overview of the inside of the train.

Tusshar captioned the post: “No matter what! Even the slick #eurorail doesn’t compare to the satisfaction of travelling in the gritty Mumbai local trains! East or west, India is the best! #memoir #summer #vacation #throwback #break.”

His elder sister and content czarina, Ektaa Kapoor, dropped a red heart emoji in the comment section.

Tusshar, who is the son of actor Jeetendra and producer Shobha Kapoor, worked as an assistant with filmmaker David Dhawan before starting his acting career.

The actor made his debut in 2001 with the romantic movie ‘Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai’, a remake of the Telugu movie ‘Tholi Prema’. Directed by Satish Kaushik and produced by Vashu Bhagnani, the film featured Kareena Kapoor Khan in the lead.

Tusshar has since been part of projects like ‘Jeena Sirf Merre Liye’, ‘Kucch To Hai’, ‘Shart: The Challenge’, ‘Gayab’, ‘Khakee’, and ‘Kyaa Kool Hai Hum’.

He won the hearts of audiences with his portrayal of Lucky in the comedy film franchise ‘Golmaal: Fun Unlimited’.

Tusshar also starred in movies like ‘Good Boy, Bad Boy’, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’, ‘One Two Three’, ‘C Kkompany’, ‘Shor in the City’, ‘Kyaa Super Kool Hai Hum’, ‘The Dirty Picture’, ‘Mastizaade’, among others.

He produced the horror comedy ‘Laxmii’, starring Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani in the lead.

The actor was last seen in the crime thriller ‘Maarrich’, written and directed by Dhruv Lather.

Produced by Tusshar, Narendra Hirawat, and Shreyans Hirawat under the banner of Tusshar Entertainment House and NH Studioz, the film also features Anita Hassanandani, Naseeruddin Shah, Rahul Dev, and Seerat Kapoor.

Tusshar’s upcoming projects include ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ and ‘Kapkapiii’.

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Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Senior actress Deepti Naval has shared a cryptic post on social media amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, which reads “Peace/Please.”

Deepti took to Instagram, where she has 150K followers, and shared a portrait of a little girl wearing an outfit in the colours of the Palestinian flag.

The girl is writing “PEACE” in black ink on a broken wall. The word also reads as “PLEASE,” with L and S written in red ink.

Deepti did not caption the post.

One user commented, “Pls stop this war and save Palestine.”

Another fan said: “Mam, you are a real human being.”

A third user wrote, “The world badly needs peace please,” and another fan commented, “Very creative, Peace Please.”

Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza strip has killed over 30 people, including 15 children at the Khadija School in Deir el-Balah, Palestinian official said. However, Israel said it had attacked the Hamas command centre operating from the facility.

On the work front, Deepti made her debut in 1978 with Shyam Benegal’s film ‘Junoon’.

In 1979, she played the lead role in ‘Ek Baar Phir’ alongside Suresh Oberoi.

She has been paired with actor Farooq Sheikh in movies like ‘Chashme Buddoor’, ‘Saath Saath’, ‘Kissi Se Na Kehna’, ‘Katha’, ‘Rang Birangi’, and ‘Faasle’.

The 72-year-old actress has also featured in movies like ‘Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!’, ‘Hip Hip Hurray’, ‘Ankahee’, ‘Main Zinda Hoon’, ‘Yalgaar’, ‘Shakti: The Power’, ‘Memories in March’, ‘NH10’, and ‘Mother Teresa & Me’.

Most recently, she starred in ‘Goldfish,’ written and directed by Pushan Kripalani, alongside Kalki Koechlin and Gordon Warnecke.

Deepti has also been part of TV shows like ‘Kahkashan’, ‘Mukti Bandhan’, ‘Made in Heaven’, and ‘Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors’. She made her directorial debut with ‘Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish’, starring Manisha Koirala and Rajit Kapur.

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Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Hollywood star Hugh Jackman has shared a sneak peek into the “greatest times” of his life, which includes moments with his closest friend and fellow star Ryan Reynolds and filmmaker Shawn Levy.

Jackman took to Instagram and shared a collection of images and videos from the shoots of their latest blockbuster, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’.

The post features Levy, Reynolds, and Jackman posing for pictures and stills from their promotions and shoots.

“And so begins the purge of BTS photos and videos. There’s no grand plan for any of it, just glimpses of one of the greatest times of my life. Much more to come,” he wrote in the caption.

The actor also praised Levy and Reynolds, with whom his bromance has been a favourite among fans globally.

“@vancityreynolds and @slevydirect are two of the finest humans I know. Our friendship is unbreakable and everlasting. #deadpoolandwolverine,” he said.

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is based on Marvel Comics.

The film is the 34th movie in the MCU and is a sequel to 2016’s ‘Deadpool’ and 2018’s ‘Deadpool 2’.

The film also stars Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Aaron Stanford, and Matthew Macfadyen.

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

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