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Kunal flexes arms, not dad skills, in Single Papa
Kunal Kemmu is definitely putting in the gym time. The actor posted a couple of photos on Instagram showing off his progress, flexing his arms and abs with the caption "Arms and Ammunition." He recently directed his first film, Madgaon Express, which came out last year. His most recent acting role was in a comedy film based on a Gujarati play. He's known for his comic parts in series like Golmaal and movies like Go Goa Gone. Right now, he's starring in a Netflix series about a recently divorced guy who suddenly adopts a baby, causing chaos within his family. His next project is a web series for a streaming platform, created by the directors of a popular spy show. That series will feature several well-known actors in major roles.
Rajinikanth mourns classmate Sreenivasan’s exit
Another massive star has shared his grief. Superstar Rajinikanth called the late Malayalam icon Sreenivasan a close friend and former film institute classmate, saying he was shocked by the death. Rajinikanth remembered him as a great actor and an even better person. The actor and writer passed away at a hospital in Trippunithura, receiving treatment for age-related problems. He was sixty-nine. His nearly five-decade career included about two hundred twenty-five films, where he became famous for playing relatable, flawed characters with authentic humor and sharp social commentary. He is survived by his wife, Vimala, and his sons, filmmakers and actors Vineeth and Dhyan Sreenivasan. Other tributes poured in online. Actress Aparna Das...
Danielle calls Kevin her forever Christmas magic
Kevin Jonas's wife, Daniella, posted some anniversary pics. She shared photos of them kissing by a Christmas tree on Instagram, calling him her favorite part of each day. She said her heart feels at home with him, grateful for their life together. They have two daughters, born in 2014 and 2016. Kevin is, of course, one of the Jonas Brothers. He gained fame with his brothers Joe and Nick through Disney Channel projects like the Camp Rock films. After the band initially split, he did a reality show with his wife and appeared on a celebrity business competition. The group reunited later, putting out new music and documentaries. He also recently dropped his first solo track.
Paul faked Hamlet creds, now fights fake anacondas
Turns out Paul Rudd's resume used to be full of it. The actor admitted on a talk show that early in his career, his manager heavily embellished his experience. The fib claimed Rudd performed Hamlet in a production directed by Ben Kingsley. In reality, Rudd had only taken a single afternoon masterclass with the Oscar winner. Rudd's actual big break came later with roles in Clueless and a Halloween sequel. He's now promoting a new meta-comedy reboot titled Anaconda, where he co-stars with Jack Black. The film involves two friends trying to remake the original monster movie in the Amazon. Black said he only agreed to do the project after confirming Rudd was attached, finding the script uniquely funny and packed with memorable scenes. Rudd...
Varun transforms for Border 2, ditches glam for grit
So this actor is going full method for a new war movie. Varun Dhawan is transforming for his role in Border 2, where he’s playing a character based on a real guy, Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya. The film also stars Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. It’s being directed by Anurag Singh, with Bhushan Kumar and others producing. Dhawan said the part required serious physical and mental changes. They filmed in actual places like Babina, which he said forced him into a soldier’s headspace. His training focused on practical strength, endurance, and mobility to handle rough terrain and weather. His diet shifted to basic high-protein meals with good carbs and tons of water, all aimed at lasting through long days on location rather than...
Sreenivasan exits stage left, Malayalam reels
The industry lost a legend. Veteran Malayalam filmmaker and actor Sreenivasan has died. He passed away while receiving care at Trippunithura Taluk Hospital for age-related issues. His career spanned forty-eight years and included roles in around two hundred twenty-five films, where he was known for both comedic and lead parts that felt authentically human. He was equally famous for his sharp writing, which used humor and social commentary to shape the storytelling of an entire regional cinema. Actor Prithviraj posted a farewell online, calling him one of the greatest writer-director-actors and thanking him for the laughs and ideas. Another actor, Dileep, expressed deep personal grief, saying Sreenivasan's absence would create a huge...
Ed ditches tequila shots for reformer pilates
Dude basically admitted his old tour life was a total dumpster fire. Grammy winner Ed Sheeran told a magazine he used to be a complete mess, staying out until sunrise doing shots and smoking after shows. He said watching old footage from a decade ago makes him look way older than he does now at his current age. His routine is completely different these days. Sheeran forces himself to get post-show massages instead of partying, going straight to bed to save his voice and energy. He also said he does reformer pilates now, calling it a gentler alternative to heavy lifting that still burns calories and helps him stretch out. The singer says these habits keep him fit enough to handle his live performances.
Urmila serves icy Monroe realness, Rangeela returns
Bollywood actor Urmila Matondkar just did her own version of that Marilyn Monroe skirt scene. She posted a picture on Instagram, hitting the classic pose, wearing a light blue dress with an uneven hem. She called it the "merlynmonroepose" in her caption, putting her own spin on the Hollywood moment originally from a 1955 film. That famous Monroe bit happened over a subway grate in New York. Urmila is a major star from films like the 1995 hit Rangeela, which is getting a re-release for its anniversary. That movie was directed by Ram Gopal Varma and co-starred Aamir Khan and Jackie Shroff. Her career started when she was a kid. She got noticed in the film Masoom and later took lead roles in movies like Chanakyan and Narsimha. She's been...
Jackie Shroff honors Dhoom 3, stunt legacy lives on
Jackie Shroff posted about the movie Dhoom 3 hitting a twelve-year anniversary. He shared a poster on his Instagram Stories to mark the date. In that film, he played the father to Aamir Khan's dual roles, with other main cast including Katrina Kaif, Abhishek Bachchan, and Uday Chopra. The plot involved a circus performer robbing a bank in Chicago for revenge. Jackie Shroff was recently in Housefull 5 and will appear next in a big comedy film called Welcome To The Jungle, which has a massive cast list.
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