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‘Mitwa’ featuring late Ustad Rashid Khan blends classical music with Budapest Symphony Orchestra

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Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) The upcoming song ‘Mitwa’ features the late Ustad Rashid Khan in collaboration with singer Anuradha Juju. The song tells the story of a dancer’s love for a singer, blending classical and semi-classical music styles with the majestic strings of the Budapest Symphony Orchestra.

The music video of the song features actor Rohit Roy, and choreographer Aditi Bhagwat.

Rohit Roy said, “It is an honour to feature in a video of Ustad Ji’s last song and I will forever cherish this moment. I have been his starstruck life-long and it is an emotional moment for those involved with the making of this amazing song. When Bappa Lahiri of called me I said ‘yes’ right away because I knew that the quality of the product would be exceptional.”

“What can I even say about Anuradha ji, her voice is so mellifluous that you can sense her in the video. And lastly, Aditi Bhagwat made the entire video come alive with her dance and expressions. I am certain that this will be a video for the ages – and will serve as our collective ode to the genius of Ustad Rashid Khan Saheb.”

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Anuradha Juju said, “Working on ‘Mitwa’ was a profound educational journey for me, and a tribute to Ustad Rashid Khan, a monumental figure in classical music whose legacy will forever be etched in history. I will forever cherish the memory of his reaction when he first heard the song in Boston in June 2023.”

“His encouragement and magnanimity towards a novice like me were truly inspiring. Rohit Roy’s exceptional portrayal of the singer has brought the story to life, and Aditi Bhagwat’s sublime choreography has added a magical dimension to the song. The composition by Rahul, enhanced by Ishaan’s prodigious production, is nothing short of golden,” she added.

‘Mitwa’ will be released under the label of Juju Productions on February 23, 2024 across all major streaming platforms.

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Eddie Murphy wants to go ‘quietly’, doesn’t want a funeral

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Los Angeles, July 6 (IANS) Hollywood star Eddie Murphy has said that he does not wish to have a funeral and would like to go “quietly”.

Murphy shared a video, where he revealed that he doesn’t want a funeral after joking that people should play the ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ theme music at the event to make people “smile.”

He re-enacted his own acapella version of the jingle, saying that it should be played as he is being buried, reports people.com.

“That’s just a joke, ’cause I’m never having a funeral,” he clarified in the video.

Murphy further explained his preference: “I mean, I’m gonna die like everyone else. But (my loved ones) know…no funeral. Just let me go quietly.”

The actor was promoting his latest film, ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’, the fourth instalment in the action-comedy franchise, which was released on July 3.

In the film, Murphy returns as Axel Foley, a cop who returns to Beverly Hills after his daughter’s life is threatened, marking a return to the role after a decade since the third film.

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Murphy quipped that he’s been asked how he feels about playing “the Black James Bond” and tells whoever asks him: “I don’t have to be some Black James Bond. I have Axel Foley, and he has theme music and everything.”

After the success of ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ and its sequel, the Oscar-nominated star featured in the 1998 classic ‘Coming to America’. The sequel, ‘Coming 2 America’, was released in 2021.

In 1996, he was seen essaying the role of Professor Sherman Klump in ‘The Nutty Professor’.

Murphy was then seen in the ‘Dr. Dolittle’ franchise, playing the titular character, who can talk to animals. Most recently, Murphy voiced Shrek’s sidekick Donkey in four ‘Shrek’ films.

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Aakkash Ahuja shares his plans of settling down: 'My current focus is on doing good work'

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Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Aakkash Ahuja, the lead actor of ‘Badall Pe Paon Hai’, has shared insights about the recent wedding sequence in the show and discussed his future plans regarding settling down.

The grand wedding celebration in ‘Badall Pe Paon Hai’ has not only added a new dimension to the storyline, but has also drawn significant attention from the audience.

The lead actors — Aakkash and Amandeep Sidhu, have left fans in awe with their stunning wedding attire, creating a perfect on-screen couple that fans are eagerly shipping. Weddings hold a special place in the hearts of Indian families, making the sequence highly relatable and emotionally resonant for viewers.

Reflecting on the wedding sequence, Aakkash said: “We have been putting in a lot of effort and giving our best. I can also relate because Indian families believe in a lot of traditions, which is why they can relate more. On set, shooting wedding sequences is hectic, but I must say it’s a lot of fun.”

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Speaking about his own plans for marriage, the actor added: “In real life, I haven’t thought of settling down at the moment. My current focus is on doing good work, and that’s about it. When I do decide to get married in real life, everyone will get to know.”

Produced by Sargun Mehta and Ravi Dubey under their banner Dreamiyata Entertainment Private Limited, the show features Amandeep in the lead role as Bani.

The ensemble cast includes Bhaweeka Chaudhary as Lavanya, Shefali Rana as Poonam Khanna, Raman Dhagga as Satish Arora, Swati Tarar as Charan, Aasim Khan as Cherry, Sooraj Thappar as Bishan, Mansi Sharma as Shilpa, Lokesh Batta as Gaurav, Gurnoor Sodhi as Minti, and Aman Sutdhar as Balwant, among others.

‘Badall Pe Paon Hai’ airs on Sony SAB.

On the work front, Aakkash made his Bollywood debut in the 2019 romantic film ‘Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas’, starring Karan Deol and Sahher Bambba in the lead roles.

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He has also featured in shows like ‘Thapki Pyar Ki 2’, ‘Qubool Hai’, and ‘Dil Buffering’.

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Hina Khan is manifesting her healing, says she embraces her ‘scars’

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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’.

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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.”

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

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'Bigg Boss OTT 3’: Rapper Naezy fulminates about his verbal battle with Lovekesh Kataria

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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.

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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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'IBD 4' host Jay Bhanushali spots Dibyajyoti Naik in studio audience; latter wows with dance

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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.

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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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