Entertainment roundup: Laapataa Ladies actor Nitanshi Goel on Aamir Khan as inspiration; Maninee De wins Dangal Award; Jigna Vora goes to Christ College

Nitanshi Goel played the character of village girl Phool in Kiran Rao-directed Laapataa Ladies. (Photo: X)

Mumbai celebrates Holi with 3rd Fagunotsav's musical concerts: Ring in Holi this year with the many hues of Hindustani classical dance and music at the Veer Savarkar Auditorium in Dadar on March 23. Featuring a selection of carefully chosen ragas, the event promises a lively exploration of our cultural legacy at the Veer Savarkar Auditorium in Dadar, Mumbai. The occasion will showcase an impressive roster of performers such as Kathak exponent Pandit Rajendra Gangani, tabla virtuoso Pandit Kumar Bose, renowned singer Pandit Raghunandan Panshikar, Santoor expert Pandit Ranjeet Pathak, and tabla specialist Pandit Ajeet Pathak. Read More

Naagin 6 actress Sneha Raikar on Udne Ki Aasha: Simplicity is the main USP of the show: Naagin 6 actor Sneha Raikar will be seen playing the role of Sailee's mother, the main character in the inaugural series Udne Ki Aasha by Rahul Tewary Production House. The series premiered on March 12 on StarPlus and Disney+ Hotstar, and the actress believes that the show's unique appeal stems from its straightforwardness, making it highly accessible to audiences. Read More

Rajit Dev and Nora Fatehi’s magic works again; the duo is back with a blockbuster 'Zaalim': Renowned choreographer-director Rajit Dev has been in the industry for a considerable period, delivering major successes in music videos. His most recent accomplishment is the hit song Zaalim, performed by Payal Dev and Badshah, with a feature by Nora Fatehi. The collaboration between Nora and Rajit has consistently yielded hits. Their joint efforts include tracks such as 'Pachtaoge', 'Chhod Denge', 'Dirty Little Secret', the 'FIFA World Cup anthem', 'Pepeta', and the latest addition, Zaalim. Read More

Maninee De wins Dangal Award for Best Khalnayika in Dalchini: Actress Maninee De has a reason to rejoice as she has just been honored with the Best Khalnayika award for her performance in the show Dalchini at the recent Dangal Awards ceremony. She expresses her enjoyment in celebrating her achievements but maintains that she always keeps her humility intact, never allowing success to inflate her ego. Read More

Former scribe & Bigg Boss 17 contestant Jigna Vora on her recent visit to Bangalore's Christ University: Former journalist and Bigg Boss 17 contestant Jigna Vora has been travelling a lot post her stint in the popular show. The Hansal Mehta series Scoop that released last year on Netflix in June, was based on Jigna's biographical memoir Behind Bars in Byculla: My Days in Prison. Jigna, who was seen in Bigg Boss recently, recently went to Christ University in Bangalore and had a great time there. Read More

RECIPES: Avocado & Persimmon Salad and Boba Sol Kadhi by Bandra's Sukoon head chef Tanvi Shah: Right at the heart of the buzzing suburb of Bandra there is this garden restaurant, Sukoon by Joshi House, tucked away in a by-lane, off Carter Road. Sukoon is a slice of restorative calm in the midst of a busy, noisy, polluted city. Not just another health-forward restaurant by restaurateur Suren Joshi, this peaceful haven helps you unwind and relax while you relish on the gut-friendly saatvik, vegan and vegetarian food. This restaurant opens every day at 6 am to provide yoga sessions before hearty breakfast spreads which start from 8 am onwards. Read More

Laapataa Ladies actor Nitanshi Goel: 'I took inspiration from Aamir Khan's dedication during Dangal': Nitanshi Goel stands as a beacon of versatility in the entertainment industry, showcasing her commendable talent across both television and film. Her portrayal of the lead role in Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao's movie, "Laapataa Ladies," particularly highlights her prowess as an actress. Playing the character of Phool Kumari, Nitanshi has garnered immense love and appreciation from audiences. However, her journey to bring Phool Kumari to life was not without its challenges. Nitanshi underwent significant transformations to authentically portray the character, including tanning her skin to match the rugged texture required for the role. Read More

OTT releases to watch this long Holi weekend: With Holi 2024 on March 25, audiences can enjoy an extended weekend to indulge in these captivating releases. This week's OTT releases showcase a diverse array of movies and web-series, featuring highly anticipated titles such as Oppenheimer, Fighter, and Abraham Ozler. Available on streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioCinema, and Disney+ Hotstar, these offerings promise an exciting viewing experience. Read More

International Day of Happiness - Actor Saanand Verma says happiness has a lot to do with good karma: Actor Saanand Verma, who was seen in such films as Mission Raniganj, Hum Do Hamare Do, Mardaani, Pataakha, among others, says that your thoughts and actions are what keep you happy. Good karma is the source of your happiness, he adds. “I believe happiness directly connects to good karma, if you have good karma, make good decisions, don’t hurt anyone, keep yourself healthy, wear good clothes, be excited to do your job; all these are ideas of happiness. Keep in mind that till the day you have happiness in life, your good karma meter is working and if you are in a bad mood, in a mood to fight, argue, be irritated, or cry; it's your bad karma meter working. I see happiness this way,” he says. Read More