Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Actor Arjun Bijlani, who is currently a part of ‘Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment’, brought a special guest onto the set of the show in the latest episode — his son Ayaan.

The seven-year-old had a front-row seat to witness his father’s journey from a novice in the kitchen to a seasoned chef who can whip up delicious meals and cook up laughter for viewers.

The actor and doting father revealed that his son loves watching the show at home and often discusses the fun antics of all the laughter chefs.

Talking about the same, Arjun shared: “Bringing Ayaan to the set of ‘Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment’ was a truly special moment for me. As a father, seeing the excitement in his eyes as he explored the world I work in was priceless.”

“He’s been such a big fan of the show, always laughing along at home. So seeing him here, meeting everyone, and experiencing the energy firsthand filled my heart with joy. This visit has created memories that both of us will cherish forever. Who knows, maybe we’re looking at a future star in the making. But for now, I’m just happy to share this part of my life with my son and see his face light up with wonder,” he added.

‘Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment’ airs on Colors.

On the personal front, Arjun married Neha Swami on May 20, 2013. Their son, Ayaan, was born on January 21, 2015.

Arjun began his television career in 2004 with the youth-based series ‘Kartika’ opposite Jennifer Winget. He later featured in another youth show, ‘Remix’ in 2005.

He then starred in the action-based show ‘Left Right Left’ as Cadet Aalekh Sharma and was part of the romantic youth show ‘Miley Jab Hum Tum’ alongside Rati Pandey, Sanaya Irani, and Mohit Sehgal.

Arjun also won the stunt-based reality show ‘Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11’.

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Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Former ‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’ contestant Payal Malik is set to make an appearance on the show during the ‘Weekend ka Vaar’ episode alongside host Anil Kapoor.

Payal’s husband, Armaan Malik, and his second wife, Kritika Malik, are still part of the controversial reality show.

The former contestant will be seen supporting her family members who are still in the competition, alongside names such as Ranvir Shorey, Sana Makbul, Lovekesh Kataria, Vishal Pandey, Shivani Kumari, Munisha Khatwani, and Naezy, among others.

During her stint on the show, Payal shared several insights into her “unique” marriage with Armaan. She revealed that initially, she did not accept his second marriage to Kritika.

While having a conversation about her husband, Payal had said: “I didn’t want to accept Armaan’s second marriage initially. I was at the venue, and I remember leaving because I didn’t feel good about it.”

She also disclosed that she had left her husband and their home with their son, Cheeku, for a year.

“It was a very bad phase for me; I even had thoughts of self-harm. Later, I decided to be strong, accept the situation, and go back,” she explained.

Payal explained that she thought about her son before returning to Armaan.

In the upcoming ‘Weekend Ka Vaar’ episode, Vicky Kaushal and Ammy Virk will also appear to promote their upcoming film ‘Bad Newz’, which also stars Triptii Dimri.

‘Bad Newz’ humorously explores a rare pregnancy condition called ‘Heteropaternal Superfecundation’, where a woman becomes pregnant with twins from two different fathers. The film is scheduled for release on July 19.

‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’ airs on Jiocinema Premium.

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Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Actress Saiyami Kher, who is also a fitness aficionado, did not skip her fitness regime despite being on vacation with her friend in Goa.

Saiyami took to her Instagram stories and shared a clip and a picture.

In the first video, the ‘Ghoomer’ actress is seen running on the streets of Goa with her friend. She is dressed in athleisure.

“Goa run with Nishi,” Saiyami wrote as the caption for the clip.

The actress then shared a picture posing with her friend after the run and wrote: “10 km run with Nishi… How I have missed this.”

Saiyami is currently working towards her fitness for the Ironman marathon, for which her training regimen includes a combination of indoor and outdoor exercises.

On the big screen, Saiyami’s latest release is ‘Sharmajee Ki Beti’, helmed by Tahira Kashyap, which explores the middle-class female experience and the lives of urban women, all with the same surname, Sharma.

The actress is also set to appear in the tentatively titled ‘SGDM’ by Telugu filmmaker Gopichand Malineni, who has previously showcased his prowess in movies such as ‘Don Seenu’, ‘Balupu’, ‘Pandaga Chesko’, ‘Winner’, ‘Bodyguard’, and ‘Krack’.

Starring Sunny Deol, ‘SGDM’ has been tagged as the “biggest action film of the country.” The shooting began on June 22.

Saiyami began her journey in 2015 with the Telugu film ‘Rey’. She made her Bollywood debut with filmmaker Rakesh Omprakash Mehra’s Punjabi folklore-based film ‘Mirzya’. She was then seen in ‘Breathe’ and ‘Wild Dog’.

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Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Filmmaker Aanand L. Rai, who is gearing up to launch fresh faces Ansh Duggal and Pragati Srivastava in his upcoming film ‘Nakhrewaalii’, revealed how he discovered the two talents for the movie, which promises to bring a fresh perspective to Bollywood rom-coms.

Talking about the same, Aanand stated: “When I first saw Ansh and Pragati during the auditions, deep down I knew they would be the perfect fit for ‘Nakhrewaalii’. There are actors who act, and there are actors who live their roles in and out. That exact spark in both of them attracted me the most. I am assured that the audiences will also love what they’ve done in the film.”

Recently, the makers released the first poster of the movie, featuring Ansh and Pragati.

The poster, which shows Ansh wearing a ghagra, showcases how Rai has never shied away from breaking stereotypes and bringing uniqueness through his storytelling.

Directed by Rahul Shanklya and written by Divy Nidhi Sharma, ‘Nakhrewaalii’ is produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Aanand L Rai, and Himanshu Sharma.

The film is slated to hit theatres on Valentine’s Day, 2025.

Meanwhile, Rai, who started his career as an engineer, moved to Mumbai, where he began assisting his elder brother, TV director Ravi Rai, in various television shows.

He made his directorial debut in 2007 with the psychological thriller ‘Strangers’, starring Jimmy Shergill, Kay Kay Menon, Nandana Sen, and Sonali Kulkarni. The film was based on Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Strangers on a Train’.

In 2011, he started his production house, Colour Yellow Productions, which helmed all his future production ventures. Aanand got his breakthrough in 2011 with the romantic comedy-drama ‘Tanu Weds Manu’, starring R Madhavan and Kangana Ranaut. In 2015, he directed the second instalment of the movie titled ‘Tanu Weds Manu: Returns’.

He has also directed the romantic drama Raanjhanaa’, featuring Dhanush in his Bollywood debut alongside Sonam Kapoor, Abhay Deol, and Swara Bhasker.

Most recently, he directed the family comedy-drama film ‘Raksha Bandhan’, starring Akshay Kumar, Bhumi Pednekar, Sadia Khateeb, Sahejmeen Kaur, Smrithi Srikanth, and Deepika Khanna.

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Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) An OTT platform is all set to bring a biographical documentary feature titled ‘Modern Masters: S.S. Rajamouli’, which takes through an immersive journey and interview with filmmaker Rajamouli, behind-the-scenes footage, and captivating narratives.

The collaboration aims to encapsulate Rajamouli’s creative universe, showcasing his profound influence on Indian and international cinema, his enduring legacy, and his innovative contributions to filmmaking.

The makers shared a poster on social media featuring the smiling face of the Baahubali director.

The post is captioned: “One man. Numerous blockbusters. Endless ambition. What did it take for this legendary filmmaker to reach his peak? Modern Masters: S.S. Rajamouli, coming on August 2, on Netflix.”

Presented by Anupama Chopra, the documentary also features insights from global celebrities like James Cameron, Joe Russo, and Karan Johar, as well as close friends and colleagues such as Prabhas, Jr NTR, Rana Daggubati, and Ram Charan.

Discussing the documentary, Sameer Nair, Managing Director of Applause Entertainment, shared: “His uniquely inventive narrative style has revolutionised Indian filmmaking, and we are excited to present his artistic development from his humble beginnings to ‘Baahubali’ and ‘RRR’. This partnership demonstrates our dedication to creating authentic Indian stories for a global audience.”

Producer and host Anupama Chopra commented: “Rajamouli is a visionary whose imagination has altered the course of Indian cinema. His craft has captivated audiences around the world. His epic narratives have redefined storytelling standards.”

Monika Shergill, Vice-President of Content at Netflix India, added: “Rajamouli is an icon whose visionary storytelling and cinematic brilliance have built a deep fandom and put Indian cinema on the global map. His adventurous spirit and mastery of fantasy and epic genres have left an indelible mark on entertainment-loving audiences globally, breathing life into iconic tales from Indian history and culture.”

Produced by Applause Entertainment and Film Companion Studios, the documentary will premiere on August 2 on Netflix.

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