रिलेशनशिप में पूजा भट्ट के साथ मारपीट करता था ये अभिनेता, तंग आकर एक्ट्रेस ने उठाया था ऐसा कदम
रिलेशनशिप में पूजा भट्ट के साथ मारपीट करता था ये अभिनेता, तंग आकर एक्ट्रेस ने उठाया था ऐसा कदम
Pooja Bhatt Trivia: महेश भट्ट (Mahesh Bhatt) की बेटी पूजा भट्ट नब्बे के दशक की टॉप अभिनेत्रियों में शामिल थीं. पूजा भट्ट ने अपने फिल्मी करियर (Film Career) में एक से बढ़कर एक शानदार फिल्मों में काम किया. पूजा भट्ट बॉलीवुड (Bollywood) की एक ऐसी अदाकारा हैं, जिन्होंने अपनी फिल्मी जिंदगी के साथ पर्सनल लाइफ में भी बहुत सुर्खियां बटोरी. एक बार उनका अपने पार्टनर रणवीर शौरी (Ranvir Shorey) के साथ किसी…
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"Tum Aaye To Aaya Mujhe Yaad,
Gali Mein Aaj Chand Nikla Jaane Kitne Dinoon Ke Baad,
Gali Mein Aaj Chand Nikla"
25 Years of #Zakhm (25/12/1998).
Directed and written by Mahesh Bhatt, Zakhm was produced by him along with Pooja Bhatt. The film stars notable actors such as Ajay Devgn, Kunal Khemu, Pooja Bhatt, Sonali Bendre, and #Nagarjuna.
It is inspired by the life of Mahesh Bhatt's mother, Shirin Mohammad Ali, with Pooja Bhatt playing her character. Zakhm received acclaim for its contribution to national integration, earning the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film, and Ajay Devgn won his first National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the movie.
The film's success is also attributed to key contributors like Girish Dhamija, who wrote the dialogues, Tanuja Chandra and Mahesh Bhatt for the screenplay, and Mukesh Bhatt as a producer.
The film's engaging visuals were captured by cinematographer Nirmal Jani, while Sanjay Sankla handled the editing. The memorable music score was composed by M. M. Keeravani, with lyrics by Anand Bakshi, adding depth to this celebrated film.
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Chup Review
November 27, 2022
by Inakshi Chandra-Mohanty
Many films have been made on the film industry. Films that show the intricacies of the process through the eyes of an artist integrated within it. But few have shed light on the tumultuous relationship between a filmmaker and a film critic. The two professions are constantly at loggerheads. It’s a never-ending battle due to the refusal of each to understand the job of the other. Chup uses a fictional tale of a serial killer that targets film critics to comment on the filmmaker-critic relation. This psychological thriller relies less on suspense and more on the interesting characters and passionate story that attempts to burn bridges between the opposing professions.
The strongest aspect of Chup is the intrigue. The buildup of how these four characters and two parallel stories will converge. And the way in which the contrasting elements of the multiple narratives lead to an exhilarating climax. This is further enhanced by its passion for the art of cinema. Writer-Director R. Balki made this film out of a pure love for the process of filmmaking. It is an ode to classic cinema with many references to the art behind old school romance. It specifically pays homage to Guru Dutt and his classic film, Kaagaz Ke Phool, and focuses on the relevance of that film in the filmmaker-critic debate.
Though the film is a multi-starrer, Dulquer Salmaan is the star of the show. Elaborating on the details of his performance would reveal too much of the mystery, but his ability to transfer between the different shades of his character is brilliant. While the remaining actors do well in their respective roles, much of the film’s impact rests on his shoulders.
Where Chup falters, is in its investigative suspense. While the police chase of this brutal criminal is smart, the characters pursuing the case have barely any background or emotional depth. Despite having considerable screen space, Sunny Deol has little to do in the film. Though he and Pooja Bhatt do well in the roles written, they have little impact due to the lack of characterization. Their characters are nothing more than props in the investigation.
Despite these minimal flaws, Chup stands out due to the themes it explores, albeit in a jumbled state.
It is natural for a filmmaker to feel disheartened on reading a scathing review. However, it is also important all types of reviews to exist. Otherwise, there will never be a standard for good cinema, filmmakers will be stuck in the land of mediocrity and no one will aspire for any better.
As a filmmaker and a film critic, someone who has seen both the blood and sweat that goes into the simplest details in a scene and someone who has watched countless films forming strong opinions on them, this divide is something I have witnessed myself. This is a battle I am constantly fighting within. That is why Chup resonates so deeply with me. It is a confused film, one which mirrors my constant confusion between the two worlds. Chup is the product of an artist and a critic, one that cannot differentiate between the two. That’s why the messaging of Chup is so muddled. Because on one hand it puts out valid points in the defense of film criticism and on the other hand romanticizes the life of an artist engulfed by the world of cinema and pained by the words of critics.
Through its confused state, it is not clear whether Chup has a defined message. The struggle between art and criticism will continue to remain. But somewhere in the midst of all the craziness, there is a sense of peace. A calm that sets in only on the union of the critic and the artist. Chup is at its best when the two are together, making their monotonous moments come to life with their common passion for cinema. And that may be the message that the filmmakers strive to convey. That just like Chup reaches its highest peak through the bonding of the critic and the artist, cinema will reach greater heights through a combined effort. Both the critic and the artist are necessary to make great cinema, and neither works without the other.
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B-2 : Why Indians Need to Watch Frank Capra’s Movies?
If you're a fan of Old Hollywood, you can realize the significance of Frank Capra (1897-1991) in the American Film Industry. An Italian by origin, he spent 89 years in the United States. His life story was that of a "rags to riches" one - an ideal example of achieving the American Dream. He also served in the United States Army during the Second World War - and made several war documentaries. One can learn about it in the Netflix series Five Came Back - with Guillermo del Toro narrating his story. Capra has influenced many directors of the post-World War II era (from Indian directors like Satyajit Ray & Raj Kapoor to foreign directors like Akira Kurosawa, Steven Spielberg, & Francois Truffaut). But what is it that makes Capra's work evergreen?
Before I start, I wish to talk about my rendezvous with Capra. I first heard about him when he attended the 1972 Oscars to co-present the Best Director Award with Natalie Wood (to William Friedkin for The French Connection). I watched six of Capra's movies between December 2021 and July 2022. They are:
It Happened One Night (1934)
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936)
You Can't Take It with You (1938)
Mr. Smith s Goes to Washington (1939)
Meet John Doe (1941)
It’s A Wonderful Life (1946)
(1) Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert in It Happened One Night
(2) Raj Kapoor and Nargis in Chori Chori
I loved every single picture. While watching It Happened One Night, I found it similar to the 1956 Raj Kapoor-Nargis starrer Chori Chori (not to mention their final collaboration). The screwball comedy got remade in several Indian languages - even the 1991 movie Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (with Aamir Khan and Pooja Bhatt). The key themes the movie exhibits are the class and socio-economic differences between the two lead characters - along with love, freedom, poverty, unemployment, etcetera.
It would also be interesting to know that It Happened One Night was the first of the three movies to win the "Big Five" awards at the Oscars: Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Screenplay. The other two movies are One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (1975) and Silence of The Lambs (1991).
Below are the heroes of Capra:
(1) Gary Cooper in Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
(2) James Stewart in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Mr. Deeds and Mr. Smith grabbed my attention because of the themes discussed in the two (like corruption, misuse of power, beliefs in democracy, patriotism, etcetera). The most significant element is the depiction of the ideal 'American Hero' - which one can see in Gary Cooper and James Stewart, respectively. However, the hero is something that every nation wishes to have - including ours. Mr. Deeds Goes to Town got remade in Bengali (Raja-Saja of 1960 with Uttam Kumar) and Tamil (Nallathambi of 1949 with S. Krishnan). Whereas Mr. Smith Goes to Washington did not have an Indian adaptation.
However, Mr. Smith reminded me of how the English tried to suppress such movements during the freedom struggle. Scenes like 'young boys printing newspapers and citizens launching movements to prove a man's innocence & bureaucrats and politicians trying to stop it' remind us of such events. One must remember that it got released less than three years before Gandhiji launched the Quit India movement of 1942. Even after independence, now and then, we come across news headlines featuring similar happenings.
(3) Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck in Meet John Doe
(4) Amitabh Bachchan and Shabana Azmi in Main Azaad Hoon
Meet John Doe is about a "grassroots" political campaign created unwittingly by a newspaper columnist with the involvement of a hired homeless man and pursued by the paper's wealthy owner. The renowned Indian adaptation of the film is the Amitabh Bachchan-Shabana Azmi starrer Main Azaad Hoon (1989). It's one of the rarest movies where Bachchan has not fought the corrupt violently.
Although John Doe survives in the end, Azaad kills himself to stay true to the words of the reporter's fictional character. Azaad could have avoided it - but he did not do it so that the people's anger and urge to fight the corrupt system never cool down. Azaad also leaves a message for his supporters and appeals that Azaad should evolve in them. Capra claimed that he never found a satisfying ending for Meet John Doe. However, Main Azaad Hoon provides a finale that suits the main character's commonality and mythic stature.
(5) Lionel Barrymore, James Stewart, Jean Arthur, and Edward Arnold in You Can’t Take It with You
And finally, You Can't Take It with You (for which he won his third Directing and second Best Picture Oscar) has a similar theme to It Happened One Night. It's a love story of a successful banker's son and his stenographer. In several Bollywood movies, we see romances between a rich boy and a poor girl (and vice versa) - but they are not like the romances between Capra's characters.
(6) Donna Reed, Stewart, and Karolyn Grimes in It’s A Wonderful Life
This article would be incomplete without talking about It's a Wonderful Life (his first movie after leaving the Army) - which gives an important lesson about the significance and beauty of human life. It teaches us that our work can impact the people we come across - and those with friends are never lonely.
But that's not all!
We live in his world. It is the "Capra Universe" - where demons of society have surrounded us - and all we need is a "hero" to fight against them. Indeed, there are various Indian movies with similar themes (and distinct from Capra's plots). However, one can the difference only after watching them. Capra has taught us that you can be a rebel or an "angry young man" - without having a gun or a weapon to fight the system and beating up the bad guys. All you must do is to believe in yourself and the moral principles of society. He gave complex social and economic problems a human face - showing unemployment and vast concentrations of economic power.
Elaborating on the themes expressed in Capra's most famous works, two of the most reoccurring subjects are selflessness and a familial sense of community. That's why there is always strong support for the lead characters.
The only difference between Capra's movies and the Indian versions is the inclusion of songs - a standard Indian Cinema formula.
With themes depicted in them and the problems we see around us, Indians must watch some of Capra's movies. There have been directors who have remade them in the Indian context (and there will be in the future, no doubt). However, they won't have the exact authenticity as those of Capra's movies.
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Udita Goswami’s birthday EXCLUSIVE: Actress-turned-DJ to throw a retro-themed bash; speaks highly of Mohit Suri’s film with YRF: “It would be better than Aashiqui 2. It’ll be the most amazing, EPIC love story ever”
Udita Goswami recently completed 20 years as an actor in the film industry – her debut film Paap celebrated its 20th anniversary on January 30. However, she’s now a full-time DJ and today, she celebrates her birthday. Bollywood Hungama spoke to her exclusively recently and she opened up about her birthday plans.
Udita Goswami excitedly told us, “I never throw any lavish birthday parties. In the last few years, we haven’t celebrated much because of COVID. But tomorrow, we are going to have a retro-themed bash! It’s going to be quite cool. Everyone is going to be dressed up in retro dresses. It could be of any era – 80s, 90s etc. Someone is dressing up as Parveen Babi while someone is going to dress up as Govinda.”
And what’s her dress going to be like? Udita replied, “I am dressing up in a simple way, as a hippie, because I am very practical in my approach. I’ll have to do a lot of running around. Hence, I am going to dress up in a casual outfit.”
Udita Goswami previously spoke about how she was never cut for films. However, she added, “One good thing happened by getting into films. I did Paap (2004) for Pooja Bhatt and because of her, I met my husband Mohit (Mohit Suri; with whom she worked in her second film, Zeher). Thanks to him, I have two beautiful children. So, the movie career led to something so magical. It shaped my life in a way I never imagined.”
Mohit Suri, too, is on a high right now. As per recent developments, he’s directing a love story for Yash Raj Films (YRF). Udita termed the project “very exciting” and also revealed, “I can tell you that it would be better than Aashiqui 2 (2013). It’ll be the most amazing, epic love story ever! The script is too good!”
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it’s a dog eat dog world, and POOJA PATAUDI has to learn how to bare their teeth without letting the cameras flashes catch anything other than a smile. with a face like ALIA BHATT, the world wants nothing from THEM except all that SHE has to offer. POOJA has had SIX YEARS in town to learn the rules of living it up on top. but at just TWENTY-EIGHT, will they try to make peace with the golden scale that’ll try to tell them their heart is in the right place or fight for what they want? with SOFT TINKLE OF GLASSES ABOVE THE SOUND OF CHATTER, A STRING OF PEARLS FALLING LOOSELY OVER THE FINEST SILKS, AND RUBY RED LIPS CURLED UP INTO A SMILE THAT NEVER QUITE REACHES THE EYES to make up their reputation, let’s hope the SOCIALITE won’t look for the saints in the city of angels to help them. there’s nothing holy about hollywood.
QUICK FACTS.
NAME: pooja pataudi NICKNAME: pooja AGE: twenty-eight PLACE OF BIRTH: mumbai, maharashtra, india NATIONALITY: british-indian DATE OF BIRTH: 20 december 1994 GENDER: nonbinary PRONOUNS: they/she ORIENTATION: bisexual ( heavy fem-lean ) RELIGION: hinduism ( vaishnava ) PARENTS: rajkumar pataudi ( actor, business magnate ) & devika " devi " pataudi née kapoor ( actress ) SIBLINGS: rohan pataudi ( actor ) LANGUAGES: hindi, gujarat, urdu, english, french, german ( fluent ) italian, sanskrit, spanish, arabic ( conversational ) EDUCATION: institut le rosey, harvard ( english literature ) OCCUPATION: former child actress, novelist & lifestyle writer HOBBIES: writing, travelling, scrapbooking, photography, mountaineering CAREER CLAIM: hanya yanigahara & kapoor family ( as pataudi family )
PARALLELS.
shiv roy ( succession ) rhaenyra targaryen ( hotd / f&b ) camille preaker ( sharp objects ) claudia ( interview with the vampire )
SNAPSHOT.
tl;dr child gets born to a family of silver-screen god-kings on earth yet always and quite stubbornly aspires to a divinity of her own making, forging her own path despite the script she was given at birth — or, perhaps, because of the script she was given at birth
aka shiv roy if she actually succeeded in going no-contact
they call your family the first family of the silver screens of india — your only claim to fame, as far as your family is concerned, for what use is royalty in a republic? you are the heroes of a modern age, and despite the thousands of years of history: that has to be enough.
you’re one out of two, meaning: when you were born, so too was your brother. never one without the other, they used to say: the prince and princess of the reigning bollywood royals, their most precious jewels, the inheritors of a legacy going on four generations. the sun sets, they say, only to rise anew… and you, my dear, were supposed to be the sunlight of a new age.
you get your first role at age six, learning lines in a language you aren’t even fluent in, making so many mistakes until the script gets changed for need of time — not that anybody complained, considering this whole project was bankrolled by your grandfather — and all you end up doing is just sitting there to look pretty. you might’ve called this your first taste of defeat, but then you remember: your brother was so bad, they didn’t even bother including him, instead telling him that his debut will be in ‘something far, far better.’
( of course, as with most everything you’ll come to experience in life: you know better than to believe in that. )
come the passing of the years comes more and more roles — and with it, a narrative that you will come to realise you didn’t much care for: someone asks you for the first time, when you are nine, how you feel about working in a film with your own mother. your dolled-up face, your pouted lips, your knit-together brows, your bared teeth in a snarl-like grin: who said this movie was about my mother?
this is the beginning. with every film you make, they ask you things that aren’t about you, but about someone else. every question they ask, you dig yourself deeper in a hole you don’t quite know you’re making — but, of course, you know better than to believe in that — until your family launches into crisis mode: enrols you in a workshop and everything, even ends up taking out a psych for you. is it something we’ve done wrong? they ask. did we make a mistake somewhere?
but of course, it doesn’t work. nothing ever does. you are who you are, and not what made you. this, your original sin; this, the very beginning of your downfall: you do not even give them the opportunity to cast you aside, instead proclaiming to them, very calmly, that you are going to quit acting and instead pursue schooling at an institute somewhere in the swiss alps.
they think it is nerves. they think that the limelight has gotten to you. happens to the best of us, they say, and you bite down on your tongue so as not to sink your teeth into their skin: you feel more wolf than daughter, more beast than woman. yet you allow them to think whatever they want to think.
( you also allow yourself to think whatever you want to think — and isn’t this story far better, one where the daughter gets all the agency, and she makes her own choices? )
but, of course, you know better than to believe in that.
the years pass, and you don’t go home, and you stay cooped up in your alpine boarding school and still it is unavoidable: they come calling eventually. they actually visit you. they tell you what were you thinking ? do you know how worried sick we were ? and you will shake your head and they will ask you what you mean. i didn’t. think of what you were thinking, i mean. in the cold, your words make frost. i didn’t think of any of you at all.
( but, of course, you know better than that, rifling through newspapers updating yourself of your brother’s career, always jealously measuring your own abandoned one to his — but it’s the stories we tell others, not the truth, that lasts. )
what were you thinking? they will ask again, in a year’s time, in two, in three — until finally you stop fielding their calls, change your address, move to a new country and pay for your tuition through your trust. why write these horrid stories? are you alright? please call back. we’re worried sick about you.
( but, of course, in your stories: they never call. or perhaps they never stop calling. perhaps one day you’ll pick up the phone, but only in your own terms. perhaps you never do. the ending is, as of yet, unwritten. )
but, of course, you know better than to believe in that.
WANTED CONNECTIONS.
if you see this, i’m still in the process of cooking em up so let us simply go w vibes for now
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What are the Remedies for Kaalsarp Yoga & Kaalamirt Yoga?
Kaalsarp Yoga and Kaalamirt Yoga are considered to be malefic yogas in Vedic astrology. These yogas are formed when all the planets are placed between Rahu and Ketu in a horoscope. The presence of these yogas can cause various challenges and obstacles in one's life.
Vinayak Bhatt is the well knowledgeable astrologer who has shared some remedies for Kaalsarp Yoga and Kaalamirt Yoga.
Here are some of the Kaalsarp Yoga Remedies:
Worship Lord Shiva: Lord Shiva is considered to be the ruling deity of Rahu and Ketu. Hence, worshipping Lord Shiva can help mitigate the negative effects of Kaalsarp and Kaalamirt Yoga. One can chant the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra or perform Rudrabhishekam to appease Lord Shiva.
Perform Poojas: It is recommended to perform poojas for Rahu and Ketu to appease them. One can perform Poojas at the Kalahasti temple in Andhra Pradesh or Trimbakeshwar temple in Maharashtra.
Offerings to Nagas: Nagas or snakes are considered to be the rulers of Rahu and Ketu. Hence, offering milk and sweets to Nagas on auspicious days like Nag Panchami can help reduce the malefic effects of these yogas.
Recite Mantras: One can recite the Rahu Mantra and Ketu Mantra to reduce the malefic effects of these yogas. The Rahu Mantra is "Om Raam Rahave Namah" and the Ketu Mantra is "Om Kem Ketave Namah."
Perform Charity: Donating food, clothes, or money to the poor and needy can help mitigate the negative effects of these yogas. One can also donate to organizations that work towards the welfare of snakes and reptiles.
Remedies for Kaalamirt Yoga:
Worship Lord Hanuman: Lord Hanuman is believed to be the ruling deity of Mars and Saturn, and worshipping him can help mitigate the negative effects of Kaalamirt Yoga.
Chant the Hanuman Chalisa: Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa can help reduce the malefic effects of Mars and Saturn.
Wear a Blue Sapphire: Wearing a blue sapphire gemstone can help mitigate the malefic effects of Saturn.
Wear a Coral Gemstone: Wearing a coral gemstone can help reduce the negative effects of Mars.
Perform Shani Puja: Conducting a Shani Puja can help balance the energies of Saturn and reduce the negative effects of Kaalamirt Yoga.
It is important to note that these remedies should be done under the guidance of a qualified astrologer. Additionally, one should also continue to lead a virtuous life and cultivate positive virtues like kindness, honesty, and compassion.
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Shweta Tripathi Wiki, Biography, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Net Worth
Shweta Tripathi Wiki: Shweta Tripathi is a versatile Indian actress with critical acclaim and a strong fan following for her captivating performances in various films and web series. She first gained recognition for her breakout role as Shaalu Gupta in the 2015 Hindi film 'Masaan', and later went on to play memorable characters in popular shows like 'Mirzapur', 'The Gone Game 2', 'Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen', and 'Laakhon Mein Ek'.
What sets Shweta apart is her ability to effortlessly embody quirky and complex characters, such as Amara Gujral in 'The Gone Game' and Dr Shreya Pathare in 'Laakhon Mein Ek'. She was born and raised in Delhi, where she completed her education at Delhi Public School, R.K Puram, before studying Fashion Communication at the National Institute of Fashion Technology. However, her passion for acting led her to pursue a career in theatre and eventually debut in 2009 with Disney's 'Kya Mast Hai Life'.
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Shweta comes from a family of creative individuals, with her father being an IAS officer and her mother a school teacher who loves playing the sitar. Her elder sister Pooja Tripathi is also a dancer and theatre enthusiast. Shweta is married to Chaitanya Sharma, an actor, rapper, and musician known as 'SlowCheeta', whom she met while working on a music video together.
Apart from her notable work in 'Masaan', Shweta has also delivered outstanding performances in films such as 'Haramkhor', 'Gone Kesh', 'Mehandi Circus', 'Cargo', 'Raat Akeli Hai', and 'Rashmi Rocket'. However, her role as Gajgamini (Golu) Gupta in 'Mirzapur' truly catapulted her to widespread recognition and cemented her status as a sought-after actress on the OTT platform.
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Real NameShweta Tripathi SharmaNick NamePinkiProfessionActressDate of Birth6 July 1985Age37 years (As of August 2023)Place of BirthNew DelhiNationalityIndianHair ColorBlackEye ColorBlackSexual OrientationStraightZodiac SignCancerReligionHinduismHometownDelhiCurrent LocationMumbai, MaharashtraLanguages KnownHindi, EnglishSchoolDPS RK Puram, DelhiCollegeNational Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), DelhiEducational QualificationGraduate in Fashion CommunicationTheatreYesHobbies and Favorites StuffTravelling, DancingFavourite ActorNawazuddin Siddiqui, Ranveer SinghFavourite ActressKonkana Sen Sharma, Ratna Pathak Shah, Alia Bhatt, Kalki KochelinFavourite MoviesRockstar, Dil Dhadakne Do, BadlapurFood PreferenceVegetarian Food
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AttributeValueHeight5 feetWeight54 kgsEye colourBlackComplexionFairBreast size32 inchesWaist size28 inchesHip size32 inchesFitness routineGoes to the gym regularly
Shweta's latest project involves lending her voice to the character of Barbara Gordon in the upcoming Warner Bros and DC Batman podcast series titled 'Batman: Ek Chakravyuh', directed by Mantra Mugdh. She is also filming for the forthcoming movie 'Kanjoos Makkhichoos', where she stars alongside Kunal Khemu. Shweta Tripathi's talent, versatility, and passion for acting have made her a force to be reckoned with in the Indian film and entertainment industry.
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7 Budget-Friendly Vacation Spots Taken From Celebs Travel Diary
Wondering where celebs go for a little escape from the paparazzi or to rejuvenate themselves? We know all the hot vacation spots where your favorite celebrity goes for a chill pill.
In fact, some celebrities own vacation homes in those places. They always take a quick break from that glamour world whenever they want and find peace away from it.
It’s a luxurious affair for them but you can also experience the same without breaking the bank.
Have a Sneak Peak Into The Famous Celebrity Vacation Spots Around the World
Every now and then Bollywood celebrities post pictures of their Maldives Vacay. It is like a second home for them and why not?
After all, the crystal clear emerald water, overwater bungalows, and clear weather of Maldives serve a perfect reason to rest and relax here.
From Shraddha Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Nora Fatehi, to Alia Bhatt; everyone has tasted the slice of Maldives. You can too!
Top Things to do in the Maldives
Discover the fairytale beach of Vaadhoo Island that glows at night
Meet the incredible marine life under the blue water of Maafushi
Play with colorful fish or feed the sea turtles at Hanifaru Bay
Go on Island hopping tour to explore the treasures of the Indian Ocean
Dance till you forget the worries at LUX South Ari
Budget Range– Upto INR 1, 50,000 for 5 Days and 4 Nights Stay
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e time. The City of Canals is famous for its carnival vibes, happening streets, riverside historical architecture, and gondola rides.
For an artist, Venice is a beautiful painting that has the power to cast an intoxicating spell forever on their minds.
One will definitely fall in love with the romantic atmosphere of Venice. And if you do come here with your partner, don’t forget to seal a kiss under the bridge. It’s like a tradition here for couples.
Also Read: 10 Amazing And Unusual Facts About Italy That You Should Know
Capture the iconic view of Venice from the famous Ponte di Rialto
Ditch the car and explore the city via gondola rides
Get a free tour of Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
Try the local food Cicchetti- a perfect snack to munch while you explore Venice
See the phoenix theater- Teatro La Fenice
Couples planning to tie the knot must pick Venice as the wedding destination.
Budget Range- Upto INR 1, 28,710 for 6–7 Nights inclusive of a trip to Venice, Florence, and Rome
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Goa never goes off our travel bucket list and from celebs’ too. Rajkumar Rao and Patralekhaa spent their early days of relationships there.
Though the couple does not own a vacation home there, their dating memories always pull them back to Goa.
Akshay Kumar, Pooja Bedi, Malaika, and Priyanka Chopra are a few celebrities who owns a lavish paradise sea-facing bungalow in Goa.
However, it is a costly affair for budget tourists, but they can always have a memorable journey here.
What to do on Your Trip to Goa?
Delve into the nightlife of the city at Palolem beach or Baga beach
See the waterfall as white as milk on the Mandovi river
Indulge in water sports adventure at Anjuna beach or go on a fishing trip
Try scuba diving and see the life under the water at Grand Island
Take a hot air balloon ride in the Assolda village
When done enjoying, spend your day shopping at popular markets in Goa for exotic souvenirs, funky jewelry, and Goa special spices.
Budget Range- Upto INR 10,000/- for 3 nights and 4 days trip to Goa
Alibaugh is a peaceful place away from the hustle-bustle of Mumbai with a perfect background.
Nature has blessed this place so much with beautiful sandy beaches and a richness of flora and fauna that earned the name mini-Goa.
For celebs, Alibaug is a great place for rest and relaxation. Virat and Shah Rukh Khan even own a holiday home here.
Things to do in Alibaug
Watch the panoramic view of the Kolaba Fort
Capture a stunning sunset view from the Varsoli beach
Enjoy a pleasant stay at the green and clean villa bungalows
Go beach camping at Alibaug beach
Have fun with friends at Nagaon beach
The Kanakeshwar forest is apt for daredevils. Dense trees spread a blanket of darkness on this area and restrict even an inch of sunlight even on a bright sunny day.
Budget Range- A quick 2-day trip to Alibaug can be afforded under INR 6000
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Dubai is a home away from home for Bollywood King Shah Rukh Khan. He is an owner of a luxurious apartment in the city.
You may not afford a home there due to budget restrictions but a 3-day trip will not burn a hole in your pocket.
The Golden city welcomes tourists from across the world and offers a never-have-before experience.
What to Do in Dubai?
Get closer to the future at ‘The Museum of the Future‘ in Jumeirah Emirates Tower
Experience the thrill of Desert Safari during the day and BBQ dinner at night
Worship at the only Hindu temples in Dubai
Have never-ending fun at IMG Worlds of Adventure
Shop at the Dubai Mall or soak up the sun at one of the beaches here
The city also has several traditional as well as fusion restaurants where you can try mouth-watering foods.
Budget Range– Per person expense for 4 nights stay in Dubai can cost up to INR 55,000.
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Say Yes to Aati Kya Khandala! Because this popular hill station of Maharashtra is one of your favorite vacation spots for a Bollywood celebrity.
It’s Suniel Shetty who loves this place from the bottom of his heart and has a sprawling bungalow here.
You can also have a short picnic in Khandala and enjoy the view of majestic mountains, meandering waterfalls, and the natural beauty of this place.
It could be the best escape from Summer.
Places to Visit in Khandala
Visit Rajmachi Fort to see a breathtaking view of the area
Step into the history through Bhedsa caves
For a magical view, visit Tiger’s Leap in the early morning
Hiking at Duke’s Nose for some thrill and adrenaline rush
Spend private moments with your partner at the Shooting Point
Khandala is decorated with greenery and painted in vivid hues during the monsoon season. So, come here during this time.
Budget Range- Price varies depending upon the travel agent you pick.
For instance, a package including a two-night stay, accommodation, sightseeing, meals, and transportation can cost up to INR 15,000.
Greece is known for so many things like ancient philosophers, Olympic Games, Greek temples, etc.
But, it is a City of Love for tourists and our favorite celebs seeking romance. Greece has perfect beach settings, broad walkways for a romantic hand-in-hand trip, and a place for a timeless honeymoon.
Best Romantic Places in Greece
Seal a kiss in Mykonos
Enjoy your honeymoon in Santorini
Pick Meteora for an adventurous vacation
Chalki village is ideal for an old-style romantic holiday trip
Spend vacation at Rhodes Island
Budget Range- Honeymoon in Greece can be quite expensive if you plan to stay a bit longer. Expect the budget to go high up to INR 70,000
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Scarlett Johansson, Cristiano Ronaldo, Malaika Arora, Kendall Jenner to many celebs spend their vacations here. Mykonos in Greece is the hubspot even for the royal families.
If you ever wish to travel to places where you get a bit of everything from love, nature, and adventure, to luxury; these celebrity vacation spots are ideal.
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Why Indians Need to Watch Frank Capra’s Movies? - July 20, 2022
If you're a fan of Old Hollywood, you can realize the significance of Frank Capra (1897-1991) in the American Film Industry. An Italian by origin, he spent 89 years in the United States. His life story was that of a "rags to riches" one - an ideal example of achieving the American Dream. He also served in the United States Army during the Second World War - and made several war documentaries. One can learn about it in the Netflix series Five Came Back - with Guillermo del Toro narrating his story. Capra has influenced many directors of the post-World War II era (from Indian directors like Satyajit Ray & Raj Kapoor to foreign directors like Akira Kurosawa, Steven Spielberg, & Francois Truffaut). But what is it that makes Capra's work evergreen?
Before I start, I wish to talk about my rendezvous with Capra. I first heard about him when he attended the 1972 Oscars to co-present the Best Director Award with Natalie Wood (to William Friedkin for The French Connection). I watched six of Capra's movies between December 2021 and July 2022. They are:
It Happened One Night (1934)
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936)
You Can't Take It with You (1938)
Mr. Smith s Goes to Washington (1939)
Meet John Doe (1941)
It’s A Wonderful Life (1946)
(1) Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert in It Happened One Night
(2) Raj Kapoor and Nargis in Chori Chori
I loved every single picture. While watching It Happened One Night, I found it similar to the 1956 Raj Kapoor-Nargis starrer Chori Chori (not to mention their final collaboration). The screwball comedy got remade in several Indian languages - even the 1991 movie Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (with Aamir Khan and Pooja Bhatt). The key themes the movie exhibits are the class and socio-economic differences between the two lead characters - along with love, freedom, poverty, unemployment, etcetera.
It would also be interesting to know that It Happened One Night was the first of the three movies to win the "Big Five" awards at the Oscars: Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Screenplay. The other two movies are One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (1975) and Silence of The Lambs (1991).
Below are the heroes of Capra:
(1) Gary Cooper in Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
(2) James Stewart in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Mr. Deeds and Mr. Smith grabbed my attention because of the themes discussed in the two (like corruption, misuse of power, beliefs in democracy, patriotism, etcetera). The most significant element is the depiction of the ideal 'American Hero' - which one can see in Gary Cooper and James Stewart, respectively. However, the hero is something that every nation wishes to have - including ours. Mr. Deeds Goes to Town got remade in Bengali (Raja-Saja of 1960 with Uttam Kumar) and Tamil (Nallathambi of 1949 with S. Krishnan). Whereas Mr. Smith Goes to Washington did not have an Indian adaptation.
However, Mr. Smith reminded me of how the English tried to suppress such movements during the freedom struggle. Scenes like 'young boys printing newspapers and citizens launching movements to prove a man's innocence & bureaucrats and politicians trying to stop it' remind us of such events. One must remember that it got released less than three years before Gandhiji launched the Quit India movement of 1942. Even after independence, now and then, we come across news headlines featuring similar happenings.
(3) Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck in Meet John Doe
(4) Amitabh Bachchan and Shabana Azmi in Main Azaad Hoon
Meet John Doe is about a "grassroots" political campaign created unwittingly by a newspaper columnist with the involvement of a hired homeless man and pursued by the paper's wealthy owner. The renowned Indian adaptation of the film is the Amitabh Bachchan-Shabana Azmi starrer Main Azaad Hoon (1989). It's one of the rarest movies where Bachchan has not fought the corrupt violently.
Although John Doe survives in the end, Azaad kills himself to stay true to the words of the reporter's fictional character. Azaad could have avoided it - but he did not do it so that the people's anger and urge to fight the corrupt system never cool down. Azaad also leaves a message for his supporters and appeals that Azaad should evolve in them. Capra claimed that he never found a satisfying ending for Meet John Doe. However, Main Azaad Hoon provides a finale that suits the main character's commonality and mythic stature.
(5) Lionel Barrymore, James Stewart, Jean Arthur, and Edward Arnold in You Can’t Take It with You
And finally, You Can't Take It with You (for which he won his third Directing and second Best Picture Oscar) has a similar theme to It Happened One Night. It's a love story of a successful banker's son and his stenographer. In several Bollywood movies, we see romances between a rich boy and a poor girl (and vice versa) - but they are not like the romances between Capra's characters.
(6) Donna Reed, Stewart, and Karolyn Grimes in It’s A Wonderful Life
This article would be incomplete without talking about It's a Wonderful Life (his first movie after leaving the Army) - which gives an important lesson about the significance and beauty of human life. It teaches us that our work can impact the people we come across - and those with friends are never lonely.
But that's not all!
We live in his world. It is the "Capra Universe" - where demons of society have surrounded us - and all we need is a "hero" to fight against them. Indeed, there are various Indian movies with similar themes (and distinct from Capra's plots). However, one can the difference only after watching them. Capra has taught us that you can be a rebel or an "angry young man" - without having a gun or a weapon to fight the system and beating up the bad guys. All you must do is to believe in yourself and the moral principles of society. He gave complex social and economic problems a human face - showing unemployment and vast concentrations of economic power.
Elaborating on the themes expressed in Capra's most famous works, two of the most reoccurring subjects are selflessness and a familial sense of community. That's why there is always strong support for the lead characters.
The only difference between Capra's movies and the Indian versions is the inclusion of songs - a standard Indian Cinema formula.
With themes depicted in them and the problems we see around us, Indians must watch some of Capra's movies. There have been directors who have remade them in the Indian context (and there will be in the future, no doubt). However, they won't have the exact authenticity as those of Capra's movies.
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No. Just no.
It's not a suspense - not only do they spoil it super early, they also do a miserable job of hiding it before that. You know almost instantly who it is: what they do hide, for a bit, is the "why?" but even that is ruined very quickly. (Though, I guess, "revenge of the artist" as a tagline also sort of gives it away - though they do initially try to hide who the 'artist' actually is.)
And ruined, both of them are, simply because the 'gruesome' they've given us thus far (one man naked and with numerous deep cuts; one man cut in half with organs spewed; one man with organs distributed over a field) is apparently not enough for them - but they also want to re-live everything by showing it again, this time from the point of view of the killer so that they can be even more morbid. It's unnecessary, but more than that, it immediately takes our 'protagonist' (okay, probably not) and makes him not worthy of supporting. And then, all of a sudden, you have no one to care about.
His backstory, revealed through a bad film at the end of the movie, is too late to garner much sympathy, because that's a reality for many people who do not fall to these depths of cruelty. Bollywood's constant obsession with psychological disorders (especially schizophrenia or delusional disorder) in villains is also sorta grating: they're just playing, deeply, into a stereotype that can be pretty harmful. Which is unfortunate.
Even worse, though, is the 'transformation' she undergoes into, eventually, a screaming bean bag. ... Like, I get it, you signed up (willingly) for something crazy risky and refused to back down when offered. But then to go completely insane because your mom was hidden away (for her safety!) and to constantly scream about wanting Danny (even though you'd been told you keep it a secret and just let the event play out) - you've gone through a multi-year pandemic, so how can 1 day without mom and Danny drive you insane? - was not only somewhat inexplicable, but also fucking annoying to hear. Like, you were better than this for the entire movie. And then this nonsense. ... And then, somehow, he picks her up and throws her out the window, across an entire fucking street as if she's a bean bag. What in the what?! (Even more stupid, she only has a cut on the face; later, Sunny Deol makes that same leap and apparently destroys his leg.) Like, he literally throws her as if she's a bag of flour. It's so unbelievable there.
In fact, that whole scene - from the moment she starts yelling, through the bean bag toss, and all the way until Sunny Deol fucking finally looks in the room (and then leaps out of the window and across the fucking street) - is an absolute mess of a sequence in an otherwise pretty well-constructed story (I have issues with the way it plays out, yes, but it's well constructed despite those issues).
Even at the end, the Guru Dutt connection is very flimsy; his reasons for acting now are unexplained; and Pooja Bhatt's character, in the role she has and with her given specialty, not knowing who Guru Dutt is is insane; and her final proclamation that "the pain makes the artist" (paraphrased) is ridiculous. And, even if that were true (it's not), that doesn't justify everything we've just seen him do.
This felt like a movie made by someone who had gotten a movie badly reviewed by critics and he was just acting out on internal wishes/anger. Worse yet was that they made it so clear who was guilty and then, in spite of this, had to still reveal everything early just so they could glorify the morbid. Of course, it's not like there were many other options for the "who" anyways: half the people are critics themselves, her mother is blind, and Sunny Deol is the cop. No one else really gets any significant screen-time.
I read a review somewhere the decried the movie for giving the serial killer a 'flimsy' reason to act - and while I do question 'why now,' I disagree with that part of it. There's too many 'larger than life' villains who want to take over the world or destroy all of humanity or end everything. Seeing someone with a slightly simpler/narrower focus is not a bad thing - that's one thing the movie does well.
Of course, what he fails to realize is that everyone has different opinions of movies. Not everyone will like or hate the same films, or even if they do, not for the same reasons. Critics are, yes, overblown in their power - especially since they're seemingly so aghast with any sort of comedy or masala film or anything that isn't uber-serious ... but the simple response is to just ignore them. There's some types of movies that they can be listened to about, I'm sure (I just haven't found that yet), but, in general, they're best left ignored.
Maybe it's because I had heard/read some good things online, but I'm pretty disappointed with how this non-suspense movie turned out.
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Body of lies movie 2008 is this based on a true story
The film opens up about the political and social influence in our Judiciary system and the lack of justice to the rape victims, especially in the remote villages, where conservative village elders are still holding the charge for judgments, despite the fact that the Gram Panchayats are not allowed to interfere in Judicial matters. Directed by Jag Mundhra, the film stars Nandita Das in the lead role of Sanwari, the character based on Bhanwari Devi. Bawandarīawandar is a 2000 Indian biographical film based on the life of a gang rape victim Bhanwari Devi from Bhateri, Rajasthan. Border is one of the Best films on Indian Army and their Lifeat the Border. Although a full-on action film, the film also had some great songs penned by the great Javed Akhtar and composed by Anu Malik. With a multi-star cast of Sunny Deol, Sunil Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Akshay Khanna, Pooja Bhatt, Tabu, Rakhee and many others, the film was a great tribute to the war heroes of 1971 Indo-Pakistani war. Dutta, the film is said to be one of those films that triggered the patriotic side of every Indian. Best Bollywood Movies about True Stories and Real Life Events 83īorder is an Indian war film based on the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Note : There is a whole list of Bollywood Biopic Movies which are also based on Real life, you can check that also. However, I would recommend everyone in India to take some time out and watch the following list of top Bollywood films based on real-life events. If we could make this world a better place or not, is a question that can only be answered with time. If yes, then can we change and help make this world a better place! Although movies are produced for entertainment, such reality-based films actually inspire us and make us ask the most important question, which is whether we are bothered or not. Hence, only a few filmmakers take their chances and try to present these real-life events on the silver screen for the audience to see a clear picture. The only flaw with making such films based on reality is simply the fact that such films create controversies as the real-life events on which the film is based wouldn’t be any normal day-to-day issue but an event that may be linked to a huge scandal, mystery, terrorist attack, etc. Most of the movies are freshly written, while there are many which are inspired by famous books or themes.īeing said that, you can also come across a few films every year based on real-life events.
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Ranveer and Deepika, Ranveer Singh,Deepika PadukoneRanveer Singh hints at doing a movie with Deepika Padukone soon; says, “There is a sweet surprise for everyone”
Ranveer Singh opened up about his relationship with actress-wife Deepika Padukone at FICCI Frames 2022 in Mumbai where he also spoke about his next film with her.
Known as one of the ‘it’ couples of Bollywood, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have been one of the fan favourites. While ‘DeepVeer’ fans as they like to call themselves, are excited about seeing them together on social media and other platforms, Ranveer’s recent Ranveer and Deepika, Ranveer Singh,Deepika PadukoneRanveer and Deepika, Ranveer Singh,Deepika Padukoneconfession comes as good news to them. The actor, who recently attended FICCI Frames 2022, hinted at doing a film with his wife soon and needless to say, fans are thrilled about this piece of news.
Ranveer Singh discussed a wide range of topics when he attended FICCI Frames 2022. He was asked about his relationship with Deepika Padukone. Fans were also inquisitive about their next onscreen appearance. For the uninitiated, the couple was last seen in ’83 as real-life cricketer Kapil Dev and his wife Romi Dev. It was their first onscreen role as a couple after their marriage. Responding to the question, Ranveer asserted that they will catch a glimpse of him with wife Deepika soon and referred to it as a ‘sweet surprise’.
He said, “Touchwood…We met and started dating in 2012… so 2022 is ten years of me and Deepika. I have nothing but the utmost respect for her and I admire her a lot. I have learnt a lot from her in my personal life too. There is a sweet surprise for everyone. You guys will see us together very soon. She is one of the best things that has happened to me and am so grateful for her in my life.”
Speaking of their individual projects, Ranveer Singh has reunited with the Simmba filmmaker for Cirkus which also stars Pooja Hegde and Jacqueline Fernandez. The actor has also almost completed the Karan Johar directorial with Alia Bhatt, titled Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani which features an ensemble cast of Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi, and Jaya Bachchan. Deepika Padukone too has massive projects in the pipeline which includes Shah Rukh Khan, John Abraham starrer Pathaan, Hrithik Roshan starrer Fighter, and Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas starrer Project K.
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Shri Venkateshwara University Gajraula organized a seminar on World AIDS Day.
On the occasion of World AIDS Day the students of Venkateshwara Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS) along with VGI Meerut organized a Poster making competition & conducted a Red Ribbon AIDS awareness rally to inform about AIDS prevention & submitted a memorandum to the President of India.
Apart from this, we organized a national seminar on AIDS symptoms, its detection & cure where in over a dozen renowned Doctors took part.
The Group Chairman Dr Sudhir Giri, Pro chancellor Dr Rajiv Tyagi, in charge VC Dr Rakesh Yadav, & the Registrar Dr Piyush Pandey inaugurated the events by lighting a lamp to Goddess Saraswati.
The Principal of Nursing, Dr Ana Brown, & the Dean Academics Dr Sanjiv Bhatt assisted them in inaugurating the seminar.
In his address, the group Chairman Dr Sudhir Giri informed that with the help of the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) we are quite successful in preventing this deadly disease.
As Doctors/Nurses/Paramedics, we have increased responsibility to prevent AIDS. We will work along with Government & NGO’s spreading awareness about this pandemic.
The chief Speaker & renowned Virologist Dr Namita Jaggi stated AIDS is one of the most dangerous non curable disease in the world.
Every year lakhs lose their life because of the absence of effective cure or vaccination against it.
Dr Rajiv Tyagi elaborated that for preventing AIDS & making people aware of its dangers the role of medical/paramedical & nursing professionals is crucial.
Dr Rakesh Yadav, Dr Piyush Pandey, Dr Ana Brown, & Dr Sanjiv Bhatt also addressed the seminar.
Those present included the Meerut Campus Director Dr Pratap Singh, Dr Rajesh Singh, Alka Singh, Dr C P Kushwaha, Dr Manik Tyagi, Dr Ikram Elahi, Shilpi Kashyap, and Kuldeep & Sanjeev Kumar.
Also present were Mahima, Sarita, Pooja Eri, Pratibha, Reena Negi, Neema Bisht, Himanshi, Pooja, Vaishali, Nimsha, Sakshi, Neha, Yashi, Arun Kumar, S S Baghel, Pritpal & the Media in charge Mr Vishwas Rana among others.
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Pooja Bhatt remembers mother Kiran Bhatt on her birth anniversary with a stunning throwback photo; fans react | Hindi Movie News
Pooja Bhatt remembers mother Kiran Bhatt on her birth anniversary with a stunning throwback photo; fans react | Hindi Movie News
Pooja Bhatt remembered her late mother Kiran Bhatt on her birth anniversary with a stunning throwback photo and her fans are in awe of the striking similarities between them.
Check out the photo here:
Along with the gorgeous picture of her mommy dearest, Pooja wrote, ‘Happy Birthday Ma! Here’s to the best phase of your life physically, emotionally & spiritually! Stay blessed!’
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अपनी सौतेली मां की अच्छी दोस्त हैं Pooja Bhatt, किए कई खुलासे
अपनी सौतेली मां की अच्छी दोस्त हैं Pooja Bhatt, किए कई खुलासे
Pooja Bhatt
पूजा भट्ट (Pooja Bhatt) को पहले इस बात का बहुत अफसोस था कि उनके पापा महेश भट्ट ने उनकी मां किरण को छोड़कर सोनी राजदान से शादी कर ली. पूजा बहुत छोटी थीं, तब से उन्हें अपने पापा के एक्स्ट्रा मैरिटल रिश्तों की जानकारी थी.
फोटो साभार: पूजा भट्ट महेश भट्ट इंस्टाग्राम
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