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Sonakshi Sinha From the scenic beauty of Kashmir to the deserted plains of Rajasthan, India is home to many shooting locations in Bollywood. Several actors are shooting in the Desi plains, celebrating the rich scenic beauty of India. Here’s looking at the top 5 actresses who have filmed in India, and are also filming, currently.

Sonakshi Sinha: Sonakshi Sinha is gearing up to make her Telugu debut in Jatadhara. Recently, the actress was shooting in Mount Abu for one of the film’s schedules. The recently released poster of Sonakshi Sinha has gained significant buzz, and the audience is excited to see what she has to offer against the backdrop of the Indian landscape.

Pragya Jaiswal: Pragya Jaiswal is set to star in her next big-screen spectacle, Tyson Naidu. The actress, known for her authenticity and her ability to bring honesty to her roles, is filming in Nepal for Tyson Naidu.

Bobby Deol, Nandamuri Balakrishna, and Pragya Jaiswal starrer heads for Ott release. ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Bobby Deol, Pragya Jaiswal, and Nandamuri Balakrishna fans have eagerly been waiting to catch their favorite actors in their latest movie on Ott platforms. After all, ever since this movie has made its way to the theatres, it wreaked havoc at the box office and kept the cash registers ringing incomparably. In fact, it’s quite safe to say that it has become the talk of the town for all the right reasons.

Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Pragya Jaiswal, Bobby Deol in lead roles, the film witnessed a successful theatrical run, and now, it is finally all set to have an Ott release. Daaku Maharaaj can be enjoyed on Netflix from February 21 onwards. The official social media page of the Ott giant announced the news.

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Pragya Jaiswal Interview (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Actress Pragya Jaiswal recently starred in the film Daaku Maharaaj alongside veteran actor Nandamuri Balakrishna. This marks their second collaboration after Akhanda. While the film is receiving praise, some have pointed out the age difference between Balakrishna and Pragya Jaiswal. Pragya, in a recent interview, shared her views on the matter.

Pragya Jaiswal stated that casting choices should be based on the role’s requirements and how well an actor fits the character. She stated that the age gap should not be a concern.

She recalled similar concerns during Akhanda but felt that the film was shot in a way that made their pairing believable. “If it looks good on-screen. So, how does the age gap matter? When shooting for Akhanda, we wondered what it would look like. But it was shot so well; as long as the audience believes they’re husband and...

Pragya Jaiswal And Nandamuri Balakrishna To Join Forces Again For NBK109? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Actress Pragya Jaiswal is set to team up with South superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna again for the highly-awaited Telegu movie NBK109. The exciting development comes after the massive success of Akhanda, where Pragya starred opposite Balakrishna. NBK109 marks their second collaboration.

The latest update is of great interest to fans who love Pragya and Balakrishna’s dynamic pairing. Directed by Bobby Kolli and produced by Naga Vamsi, the Telugu action drama also stars Bollywood actor Bobby Deol, who will play the antagonist.

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In addition to NBK109, Pragya is broadening her horizons with several other projects. She recently made her Bollywood debut alongside Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, and others in Khel Khel Mein. NBK109 marks another significant step in Pragya’s remarkable career journey. Best known as a Pan-India star,...

Balakrishna Chooses Pragya Jaiswal Again for Akhanda 2 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Pragya Jaiswal is one of the heroines of Indian cinema. She is losing her stardom because of the flops she scored at the box office. She debuted a decade ago in Tamil with the film Virattu. Later, she also acted in Telugu in the film Kanche. The actress later went on to be seen in many films, most of which have become flops. Now, she is getting an exciting opportunity to act alongside Balakrishna Nandamuri again. They worked in Akhanda earlier, and now, they are acting in Akhanda 2.

Akhanda 2 is a milestone film for Balakrishna and director Boyapati Srinu. Pragya Jaiswal’s inclusion in the combination is again fascinating. Balakrishna will reprise his dual role in the movie. He will play both the collector and the Lord Shiva devotee. This film follows their earlier successes with Akhanda and her role...

Priyanka Chopra, a name synonymous with talent and charisma, has solidified her status as a powerhouse in both the Indian and international film industries. With a stellar career spanning Bollywood blockbusters and acclaimed Hollywood performances, Chopra has captivated audiences worldwide with her versatile acting prowess.

Having risen to fame as a former Miss World, Priyanka Chopra has not only dazzled on the silver screen but has also emerged as a vocal advocate for crucial societal issues. Her unwavering commitment to challenging patriarchy and advocating for gender equality has earned her admiration and respect from fans and peers alike.

Recently, during a visit to India, Chopra demonstrated her compassionate nature by meeting with survivors of acid attacks through the Atijeevan Foundation, offering them words of encouragement and support. Social activist Pragya Prasun Singh shared poignant moments from this interaction on Instagram, showcasing Chopra’s genuine connection with the survivors as she engaged with them,...

Actor Abrar Qazi, who has joined the star cast of the show ‘Kumkum Bhagya’ shared how despite not shooting and spending much time with actress Mugdha Chaphekar, the latter had made things pleasant for him, along with other cast members of the set.

After a startling end to Abhi and Pragya’s chapter, the show unfurled with several twists, turns, and challenges in the lives of Ranbir (Krishna Kaul) and Prachi (Mugdha) that drove them away, making fans eager to witness their reunion.

However, it seems that in the upcoming episodes, the whole tale is going to turn on its head as the show fast-forwards twenty years and starts following the life of Poorvi (Rachi Sharma), Ranbir-Prachi’s beloved daughter, and her life partner Rajvansh (Abrar Qazi).

Being the new members of the ‘Kumkum Bhagya’ family, Abrar, and Rachi were excited but nervous as well, on the first day of their shoot.

Actor Abrar Qazi, who has joined the star cast of the show ‘Kumkum Bhagya’ shared how despite not shooting and spending much time with actress Mugdha Chaphekar, the latter had made things pleasant for him, along with other cast members of the set.

After a startling end to Abhi and Pragya’s chapter, the show unfurled with several twists, turns, and challenges in the lives of Ranbir (Krishna Kaul) and Prachi (Mugdha) that drove them away, making fans eager to witness their reunion.

However, it seems that in the upcoming episodes, the whole tale is going to turn on its head as the show fast-forwards twenty years and starts following the life of Poorvi (Rachi Sharma), Ranbir-Prachi’s beloved daughter, and her life partner Rajvansh (Abrar Qazi).

Being the new members of the ‘Kumkum Bhagya’ family, Abrar, and Rachi were excited but nervous as well, on the first day of their shoot.

Actress Rachi Sharma has opened up on her wedding look in the new promo of ‘Kumkum Bhagya’, and shared how she carried the 10 kg lehenga during the sequence. After a startling end to Abhi and Pragya’s chapter, the show unfurled with several twists, turns, and challenges in the lives of Ranbir (Krishna Kaul) and Prachi (Mugdha Chaphekar) that drove them apart, making fans eager to witness their reunion.

However, it seems that in the upcoming episodes, the whole tale is going to turn on its head as the show fast-forwards twenty years and starts following the life of Poorvi, Ranbir – Prachi’s beloved daughter. The story progresses as Poorvi (Rachi) and Rajvansh Malhotra (Abrar Qazi) fall in love with each other at their very first sight.

On the day of their wedding, while we see Poorvi whole-heartedly taking the vows as she feels she has found the man of her dreams,...

Actress Rachi Sharma has opened up on her wedding look in the new promo of ‘Kumkum Bhagya’, and shared how she carried the 10 kg lehenga during the sequence. After a startling end to Abhi and Pragya’s chapter, the show unfurled with several twists, turns, and challenges in the lives of Ranbir (Krishna Kaul) and Prachi (Mugdha Chaphekar) that drove them apart, making fans eager to witness their reunion.

However, it seems that in the upcoming episodes, the whole tale is going to turn on its head as the show fast-forwards twenty years and starts following the life of Poorvi, Ranbir – Prachi’s beloved daughter. The story progresses as Poorvi (Rachi) and Rajvansh Malhotra (Abrar Qazi) fall in love with each other at their very first sight.

On the day of their wedding, while we see Poorvi whole-heartedly taking the vows as she feels she has found the man of her dreams,...

Imagine being denied a bank account just because one is an acid attack survivor. This is exactly what Pragya Prasun experienced when a Kyc machine could not scan her complete biometric details because of her inability to blink. “It’s my right too to be able to open a bank account,” Pragya said in a tweet, sharing her story, in which she also tagged megastar Shah Rukh Khan and Meer Foundation.

Meer Foundation is the star’s charity organisation that works towards rehabilitating acid attack survivors and also funds corrective surgeries.

Pragya posted: “Being an acid attack survivor should not prohibit me from living a life with dignity. It’s unjust that I was denied a bank acct just because I can’t blink for the Kyc process. Requesting @iamsrk @MeerFoundation to help me make this world inclusive for all acid attack survivors #iwontblink”

She also urged Sandeep Bakhshi, CEO,...

Mumbai, April 21 (Ians) TV czarina Ekta Kapoor talked about her show ‘Kumkum Bhagya’, which completed nine years and recalled how the show which started in 2014 with Sriti Jha and Shabir Ahluwalia has now touched a milestone. She expressed her gratitude towards her team and the audience for their support.

She said: “We started our journey in 2014 with Abhi and Pragya, and now we have completed nine years. It is extremely overwhelming. It still feels like yesterday when we started shooting for the show and now that it has completed nine years, the credit goes to the actors, directors, writer, creators and every team member who works round the clock so that we can entertain our audiences. And I would like to specially thank our viewers for always showering their love on us.”

It was a moment of celebration not only for her, but Krishna Kaul and Mugdha Chaphekar were also...

Mumbai, March 24 (Ians) Actress Pragya Jaiswal, who has worked in several Telugu and Hindi films, recently took some time off from her busy schedule and embarked on a vacation to Finland. The actress explored the beautiful landscapes of the Scandinavian country and shared her experience.

Pragya said: “Travelling to Finland was the most magical experience I ever had. Initially, I was a little scared because I have never been to any place which was this cold and what I had heard about Finland was that the temperature goes down to -25/-30 degree celsius which was a little scary. I am so glad when we actually went there we got really comfortable with the weather and after the initial few days we started enjoying the cold.”

Pragya has all the fun over there an she enjoyed every bit of this journey by visiting different places and engaging herself in fun activities.

Here, we speak to the directors and producers of five longest-running shows to know how they are going the make the storyline of their shows intriguing and why leaps are so important when the show is airing for many years.

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai

The show that started from January 12, 2009, formerly starred Hina Khan, Karan Mehra, Shivangi Joshi and Mohsin Khan. Since October 2021, the new cast including Pranali Rathod and Harshad Chopda as the third generation became part of the show and famous jodi of Naira and Kartik (Shivangi and Mohsin) bid adieu to the daily soap.

‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ stands at the testimony of how leaps have evolved. Eight years of Akshara and Naitik successfully were taken forward by Kartik and Naira for years. Then it was taken forward by Abhimanyu and Akhara.

“Small leaps act as a tool to get your story moving. Usually TV...

OpinionIn the video where Deepika Padukone appears in five different costumes, with the saffron bikini making an appearance for less than 20 seconds, what the video definitely did not intend is to call saffron a “shameless colour”.Lakshmi PriyaA still from 'Besharam Rang'With the recent release of the music video ‘Besharam Rang’ from Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film Pathaan, it is time for us to arrive at a consensus on one matter — she may sure be a gorgeous global icon who can effortlessly pull off a gunny sack for a dress, but Deepika Padukone doesn’t seem to understand the basics of fashion etiquette. Who can blame the several rightwingers, politicians, and the general uncle population for raising a hue and cry over her orange/saffron bikini? It is fashion’s golden rule that there is a time and place for everything, and orange/saffron is a colour that should...