Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) Hruta Durgule said that she had a phobia of riding bikes, however, she overcame that as she prepared for her role in ‘Commander Karan Saxena’. The actress said that she learnt the skill in just six sessions and finds it “so liberating.”

Hruta Durgule, who essays the role of Rachna Mhatre in the show, said: “I went for our show’s meeting, and they asked me if I could ride a bike. I said I could do everything but ride a bike, but I’d learn it. After 10-12 days, I got confirmation that I was playing Rachna Mhatre’s character in the series, and I started my classes in April.”

“It took six sessions, and because of my height, my feet were not reaching the ground,” she said.

The actress said that when she learned the skill, she understood it well.

“It’s also an addition to my skill set, and I’m going to continue riding a bike because it feels so liberating. I’ve been driving a car since I was 18; it’s been 13-14 years. I can ride a rickshaw, I can drive an ambulance, everything—I can drive anything,” Hruta said.

“But with a bike, I had a major phobia. Somehow, I managed, and the bike we used was very heavy, so I was worried about that too. But I’m super glad that I could do this for Commander Karan Saxena.”

‘Commander Karan Saxena’ traces the story of a RAW agent as he dives into a political mystery to save the country. The show is directed by Jatin Wagle and is based on a character created by writer Amit Khan.

‘Commander Karan Saxena’ airs on Disney+ Hotstar.

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Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) Actor Manmohan Tiwari shared that he has put on weight and has even coloured his hair to make himself look older in the show ‘Mishri’.

Speaking about the preparations he did for his role, Manmohan shared: “To prepare for the negative lead in this show, I have gained weight and even grown a belly. I dye my hair daily to make myself look older and meet the character’s demands.”

“This effort is to ensure that the character stands out and truly comes to life, conveying exactly what it needs to and leave a strong impression on the audience,” he said.

Manmohan has mostly played negative roles on-screen, however, he mentioned that he has done positive roles as well in shows like ‘Gudiya Humari Sabhi Pe Bhaari’, ‘Hum Hain Na’, and ‘Jai Bharati’.

He added: “In ‘Kumkum Bhagya’, and ‘Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya’, I have played negative characters. I also have another show coming up on Dangal where I’ll be playing a negative role. I enjoy playing negative characters more.”

Talking about his future plans, Manmohan concluded, saying, “My future plans are to continue acting and doing my best work. I want to keep entertaining you all.”

‘Mishri’ stars Shruti Bhist as Mishri, Namish Taneja as Raghav and Megha Chakraborty as Vaani in the lead roles.

Set in the cultural hub of Mathura, the show follows the intertwined journeys of Mishri, Vaani, and Raghav. The show revolves around the rollercoaster journey of a girl who brings joy and sweet fortune to others while grappling with her own bitter destiny.

Residing in Mathura, Mishri is the town’s sweetheart, invited to every auspicious occasion to spread her good luck. The plot thickens when her conniving chachi schemes to marry her off to her shady middle-aged brother, swapping out the groom she was supposed to wed.

‘Mishri’ airs on Colors TV.

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Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) Actors Vicky Kaushal and Ammy Virk spent some time in Jaipur while promoting their upcoming film ‘Bad Newz’.

Vicky took to Instagram, where he shared a gamut of pictures and clips from his visit to the Pink City along with his co-star Ammy. The first image had Vicky wearing a traditional Rajasthani pagri.

The second was a clip, where the actor shooting some balloons. The video begins with Vicky saying: “If Bad Newz was an action film.” He then shot the balloons and said “It has to be a comedy.”

Another clip shows Vicky giving tutorials to fans of the hookstep of the song ‘Tauba Tauba’, which currently has over 40 million views on YouTube.

Vicky was also seen doing Kalbelia with dancers, while Ammy cheered for his co-actor. The last was an image of a traditional Rajasthani thali.

“A day in Jaipur! #BadNewz,” he captioned the post.

Also starring Triptii Dimri and Neha Dhupia, ‘Bad Newz’, a comedy film, is directed by Anand Tiwari who made his directorial debut with ‘Love Per Square Foot’. The upcoming film will be the second time Vicky will be collaborating with Tiwari after the 2018 film.

‘Bad Newz’ is said to be a spiritual sequel to the 2019 movie ‘Good Newwz’ and talks about the issue of heteropaternal superfecundation, a process in which twins are born to the same mother but from different biological fathers.

The film is slated to release on July 19.

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Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) Actress Neelu Vaghela, who essays the role of Ma Hukum in the show ‘Saajha Sindoor’, emphasised how the character’s strong, determined, and principled nature mirrors her own personal beliefs.

Neelu portrays Ma Hukum, the grandmother of the lead actor, with the same conviction and dedication she upholds in her own life, making this role a true reflection of herself.

Talking about the same, Neelu said: “The entertainment industry has given me many opportunities to portray strong, emotionally resilient characters. Audiences love to see me as the unwavering, supportive mother who stands as a solid rock behind her children, never leaving their side even in the toughest situations. It brings a deep sense of reassurance that a mother’s love and support are constant through thick and thin.”

Neelu is keen on bringing authenticity and depth to the character, ensuring that viewers connect with Ma Hukum on a personal level.

She added: “As much as audiences enjoy watching me in these powerful, emotional roles, I love playing them too. It helps me understand and appreciate the strength and emotional depth that I possess as an individual.”

Set against the majestic backdrop of a royal family in Rajasthan, the show beautifully captures the splendour and rich traditions of Rajasthani nobility. It delves deeply into the complexities of relationships and the struggles of women in society, addressing themes of love, betrayal, and societal challenges.

The show stars Sangeeta Ghosh, Sahil Uppal, and Krutika Desai in key roles.

‘Saajha Sindoor’ airs on Sun Neo.

Meanwhile, Neelu featured in 1981 movie ‘Supattar Binani’ at the age of 11. She has starred in movies like ‘Veer Tejaji’, ‘Nanad Bhojai’, ‘Lado Tharo Gaon Bado Pyaro’, ‘Jaatni’ among others.

The 54-year-old actress is also known for her work in TV shows like ‘Diya Aur Baati Hum’, ‘Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji’, ‘Main Maike Chali Jaungi Tum Dekhte Rahiyo’, ‘Aye Mere Humsafar’, ‘Pavitra: Bharose Ka Safar’, ‘Laal Banarasi’, ‘Mera Balam Thanedaar’, and ‘Dhruv Tara — Samay Sadi Se Pare’.

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Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) ‘Bigg Boss 16’ winner and rapper MC Stan has teamed up with Punjabi singer Karan Aujla, who is currently riding high on the success of his latest song ‘Tauba Tauba’ from the film ‘Bad Newz’.

The new album is titled ‘Mehfeel’ and has a blend of hip-hop with Punjabi beats. MC Stan has delivered hits like ‘Basti Ka Hasti’ and ‘Tadipaar’.

‘Mehfeel’ is expected to be a musical journey, reflecting both artists’ experiences and backgrounds.

Talking about Aujla, who has given hits such as ‘Gangsta’ and ‘Mexico’ to name a few, hails from Ludhiana. He started as a songwriter for Jassi Gill’s ‘Range’, from his album ‘Replay’. He then went to Canada, where he wrote lyrics for various other artists including Deep Jandu and Elly Mangat.

It was in 2016, when he dropped his maiden song ‘Property of Punjab’.

He gained major stardom with songs such as ‘Yaarian Ch Fikk’, ‘Unity’, ‘Alcohol 2’, and ‘Lafaafe’. It was in 2018 when he amassed mainstream popularity with ‘Don’t Worry’, his first song to enter UK Asian chart.

‘Jhanjar’, ‘Red Eyes’ and ‘Kya Baat Aa’ entered top 10 in the chart, while ‘So Far’ entered top five in 2020.

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