Even before they made their respective debuts, Janhvi Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan have been good friends. When asked about the other during their movies’ promotional interviews, each would talk fondly of her friend. Now, we hear that the two actors are set to get together on screen. Janhvi and Sara will reportedly make an appearance together as guests on the new season of Karan Johar’s popular chat show. They share a warm camaraderie that will be showcased to the optimum on the show. Sources say that the two actors will shoot for one of the early episodes of Koffee with Karan, which will now stream on an OTT platform. Apart from these besties, several stars — like Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra, Vicky Kaushal, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, Neetu Kapoor, Kiara Advani and Rashmika Mandanna — are expected to join KJo for a conversation over koffee.
Talking babies
During recent promotional interviews for Jayeshbhai Jordaar, Ranveer Singh opened up about parenthood. The actor, whose character fights to save his wife and unborn child, was asked if real biwi Deepika Padukone and he are planning to start a family. Ranveer, who tied the knot with the Piku actor in November 2018, reportedly said, “It is definitely in the conversation.” The Simmba actor has been quoted as saying, “I feel our marriage was timed nicely and it has been a few years. We are always talking about the life that we share and we always discuss how we want to mould our life and lifestyle.” All praise for his wife, Ranveer added that Deepika is the best thing that happened to him.
Playing for the bigger cause
It wasn’t All Stars Football Club (ASFC) team’s day when they faced Emirates United for a friendly match in Dubai recently. Led by Abhishek Bachchan with Ranbir Kapoor as his deputy, the Bollywood team played well, but to no avail. Despite a tough fight, the actors lost 0-3. “Impressed by the actor’s skills,” ASFC founder Bunty Walia promised they “will be planning more such events.” The team has been playing matches to raise funds for charitable causes. While the pandemic brought things to a halt, Abhishek said that they will continue making efforts to raise funds for the underprivileged.
Case closed for Sanya
Sanya Malhotra has completed filming Kathal. She plays a policewoman who takes up the bizarre case of a politician’s missing jackfruits to prove herself. The actor reached Gwalior, a few days before shooting commenced, to interact with the locals and get the dialect and pronunciation right. Juggling Kathal and south director Atlee’s next with Shah Rukh Khan, she didn’t get even a day’s break in two months.
Humbled and amazed
Akshay Kumar is thrilled with the response the trailer of his upcoming historical drama, Prithviraj, has garnered. “We wanted to give a glorious and the most authentic tribute to the incredibly valiant Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan. I am amazed by the feedback we are hearing for the trailer,” says the actor, who plays the titular role in Dr Chandraprakash Dwivedi’s directorial venture. He adds, “I’m humbled that people are appreciating my craft and our efforts because we have given it our all to bring Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan to life on screen. It has truly been an honour to play a man who stood for his country, no matter what the consequence.”
Back after a long break
Sharmila Tagore recently wrapped up filming Gulmohar with Manoj Bajpayee, Amol Palekar, Suraj Sharma and Simran Rishi Bagga. Director Rahul Chittella’s family drama marks the veteran actor’s comeback, 11 years since Break Ke Baad, starring Imran Khan and Deepika Padukone. Sharmila enthused, “I am happy to be in the familiar and well-loved ambience of a film set. I agreed almost immediately to be a part of Team Gulmohar after the moving narration of this heart-warming, beautifully written, layered and absorbing family drama.”
A crowded X’mas ahead
Christmas 2022 just got crowded. While Vikas Bahl’s Ganapath Part 1 with Tiger Shroff and Sriram Raghavan’s Merry Christmas with Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi were vying for box-office supremacy, Rohit Shetty has announced that his next, Cirkus, will open in cinemas the same day.
Starring Ranveer Singh and Varun Sharma in double roles, the comedy of errors also features Jacqueline Fernandez and Pooja Hegde. Since Merry Christmas has a festive connect, it remains to be seen which movie will bow out of the three-way clash.
