Have you heard? Janhvi Kapoor does not want to do television at this stage of her career

Dad Boney Kapoor was also of the same opinion

TV? Abhi nahin boli Janhvi

Mithun Chakraborty, who features in the promos of the upcoming small screen show, Chikoo Ki Mummy Durr Kei, was not exactly the first choice. The makers were keen to rope in Janhvi Kapoor (and pay her a bomb) as it is a mother-daughter relationship saga. She did not evince interest as she does not want to do television at this stage of her career, nor did the show’s concept appeal to her. Dad Boney Kapoor was also of the same opinion. As dance is also integral to the drama, the makers then turned to Govinda, who is known for his dancing prowess, but he turned down the offer. It was then decided to approach the disco king to grab eyeballs. Chikoo Ki Mummy Durr Kei features Patiala Babes actor Paridhi Sharma in the lead role. The small screen is increasingly turning to veteran stars for their promos. Rekha was part of the Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyar Meiin campaign and also features in the promos of the upcoming Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss 15.

Long road to recovery

Sanjay Dutt is back in Dubai after almost a month-long stay in the US and nursing a leg injury. Wife Maanayata posted a video in which he is seen walking with a crutch. Their son Shahraan has also hurt himself. Sharing the news on her Instagram Story, Maanayata wrote, “Father and son on the road to optimal recovery.” It is said that Dutt injured himself while playing badminton. We didn’t know he was a shuttler too.

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For a cause

Sakshi Tanwar is among an array of celebrities lending support to the Care A Mile initiative. “It helps cancer patients who struggle to navigate the road to recovery due to financial limitations. I urge people to participate in it,” says the actor of the yearly initiative that encourages participants to walk, jog, run or cycle a mile, and share the feat on social media. “For the last 28 years, V Care Foundation has been able to support over a million people across India and are committed to continuing this journey with compassion and kindness,” says founder Vandana Gupta.

Secret revealed

In a bid to arouse curiosity, Ajay Devgn provided a glimpse of the set from his upcoming project and preferred to keep details under wraps. He posted a picture, in which he could be seen posing in a dimly lit frame, and wrote, “In the shadows, on set.” Sidharth Malhotra let the cat out of the bag by replying, “I know this set.” Devgn and Malhotra are part of Indra Kumar’s Thank God. So it’s safe to assume that Devgn has started shooting for the comic caper. 

Defamation plea 

Manoj Bajpayee is in no mood to take things lying down. He is taking Kamaal Rashid Khan, better known as KRK, to court, like Salman Khan did earlier. Bajpayee has filed a criminal defamation complaint against the trade analyst and critic in an Indore court for posting derogatory tweets about him and wife Shabana Raza, and tarnishing his image. The actor’s lawyer Paresh S Joshi said the actor personally appeared before the court to record his statement. KRK posted the controversial comments in July and later deleted them.

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An encounter with the champ

Ever since he bagged the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, Randeep Hooda was keen to meet Neeraj Chopra. On Wednesday, the actor caught up with the javelin champ at the Army Sports Institute, Pune. As the two are from Haryana, there was lots in common to talk and joke about. “Where does one go from the top? Very few face this question and even fewer have the answers. Upon meeting you, I deeply feel that you do, brother,” the actor wrote. Fans told Hooda that if ever a biopic was made on Chopra, he should play the champion.

Never too old to rap

The ageless Anil Kapoor turns rapper to raise awareness among youngsters to consider their health their biggest asset. Mr Jhakaas along with rapper Slow Cheeta features in the music video of a health insurance campaign. Kapoor was roped in “because he is 64 years young, and not 64 years old.” The actor has impressed netizens with his rapping skills. They are also marvelling at how Kapoor can pass off as a ‘youth icon’, and want to know the secret to age in reverse. 

Next step

London-based model Elena Fernandes has landed a “key role” in Ek Villain Returns. Mohit Suri’s action thriller stars John Abraham, Disha Patani, Tara Sutaria and Arjun Kapoor. “It’s a learning curve for me. I had butterflies in my stomach before the shoot,” says Fernandes, who is of Indian-Peruvian descent. She made her debut in Kapoor and Sons (2016) and was seen in Housefull 4 (2019), Badla (2019) and Laxmii (2020). When not shooting, she is learning Hindi.

Renewing wedding vows

Prakash Raj and choreographer wife Pony Verma marked their 11th wedding anniversary on Tuesday by getting married again as their six-year-old son Vedhant wanted to witness the ceremony. The actor’s daughters, Meghana and Pooja, with ex-wife Lalitha Kumari, were also present. “Thank you my darling wife for being a wonderful friend, lover and co-traveller,” posted Raj, who shot for Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan in Madhya Pradesh over the weekend.

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