Exclusive: Sonakshi Sinha says romantic scenes are more challenging than action
Reflecting on her debut film, 'Dabangg', Sonakshi revealed that Salman Khan, her co-star, wasn't exactly helpful when he learned she felt awkward during romantic scenes. 'He used to make me even more conscious. Because unko jab pata chal jata hai na that you're uncomfortable with something, he'll do more chul,' she laughed.When asked about reuniting with Salman Khan on screen, Sonakshi said, "I honestly don't know what's happening on that front. He'd be the best person to ask. 'Dabangg 3' was the last we did together - now you'll have to ask him when 'Dabangg 4' is happening!"ON FUTURE COLLABS, CO-STARSLooking ahead, Sonakshi is full of excitement about potential collaborations. Asked which actor she's manifesting to work with, she instantly said, 'Hrithik Roshan is someone who I would really love to work with. I think he's a fantastic actor, and I've really been a fan of his work for the longest time. So yeah, I would love to collaborate with him on something.'She also named Aamir Khan, praising his filmography. 'Aamir is someone who I would love to work with, too. I think the kind of films he makes are amazing. They have so much meaning, and they're so good.'Another name close to her heart is 'Mission Mangal' co-star Vidya Balan. 'And I really want to work with Vidya Balan again. I love working with her. She's fantastic. What positive energy all the time, to have around you. And what a fine actor. She's also one of my favourites,' Sonakshi added fondly.On the work front, her upcoming film 'Nikita Roy', which also stars Paresh Rawal and is directed by her brother Kussh Sinha. The film's release date has been shifted. Originally scheduled for June 27, the thriller will now hit cinemas on July 18.- EndsMust Watch
IN THIS STORY#Sonakshi Sinha
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
India Today
an hour ago
- India Today
Rejuvenated Arjun Erigaisi sets sights on spot in Candidates 2026
By Siddharth Viswanathan,Arjun Erigaisi's 2025 has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. The Indian Grandmaster began the year with disappointment in Wijk Aan Zee, missing a key opportunity to cross the 2800 ELO mark. But in the months that followed, the 20-year-old showed glimpses of resurgence—particularly in the fast-paced freestyle and rapid chess formats, impressing with consistent performances in Las Vegas and the Esports World those formats brought him into the spotlight again, Arjun remains grounded about his achievements and is firmly focused on what lies ahead. With key events like the Grand Swiss and the FIDE World Cup fast approaching, Erigaisi is determined to turn his year around and secure a coveted spot in the 2026 Candidates Tournament. On the eve of the OneBox Chennai Grandmasters, Arjun, in an exclusive interaction with India Today, sat down to talk about his year so far, the growing landscape of Indian chess, his reflections on Divya Deshmukh's historic win, and how he's preparing mentally and physically for what could be the most crucial phase of his chess career.Q&A with Arjun ErigaisiQ: You've had a strong showing in freestyle and rapid formats this year. How do you view your performance in events like the Esports World Cup?Arjun: To be honest, I think it would be an overstatement to call my performance in freestyle as well as Esports any success because they're decent. But, I think it's nothing to be particularly proud of, and maybe it gets a bit of limelight because I have done a bit better than the other Indians. But I still wouldn't take credit for it because it's not something too impressive.Q: You spoke highly of chess being part of the Esports World Cup. Why do you think that's important for the sport?Arjun: Yeah, I have always thought — and also mentioned it in a few interviews — that, like, with such long time controls and, like, players going into, like, half-an-hour-long thing on one move sometimes, it's, like, hard for the players to be... hard for the spectators to be completely engaged in the sport. So, like, it needs to be quick and more excitement-based. And further, I think, like, I had been taught of Esports at that point. But now that esports has arrived, I think it's a perfect fit, and I'm so happy that chess has joined Esports. And I think, like, we could see — there were, like, a lot of spectators tuning in and, like, people were cheesing of teams — and, like, that's something new for the chess world. It was definitely something fun to see. I wish my performance was a bit better. Nevertheless, I'm happy with the fact that Esports and chess have joined Looking back at 2025 so far, how would you evaluate your performance? How does it compare to last year?Arjun: In terms of purely results, I think this year has been quite disappointing, especially compared to 2024. But as a whole, I see myself improving so I don't see it as such a such a bad thing and like the results are one thing, but what matters more is whether you think you're improving or not and about that I feel positive but I hope like they'll be back better results pretty soon.Q: Is qualifying for the Candidates your top goal for the rest of the year?Arjun: Candidates is definitely the main aim like that to qualify for candidates, but, before the World Cup we have Grand Swiss which is starting next month, so my first focus is on that, but even before that, I'm playing in Chennai, one box Chennai, and it's just starting tomorrow so yeah my immediate focus is going to be on that even though it doesn't have much to do with You seem to switch between formats—classical, freestyle, rapid—quite smoothly. What's the mental prep like for you?Arjun: Actually this is not something I have done consciously but like I have like I have practiced across all formats not just like right now but like even before the holidays like you know rapid blitz became famous like has more importance nowadays but I used to play rapid blitz and non-increment chess like back in the day when it wasn't important as well and not that much but a little bit of freestyle as well so like back then it just happened to be random but yeah it's coming to help me now.Q: Divya Deshmukh made history by winning the Women's World Cup. What did that moment mean to you, and did you get a chance to speak to her?Arjun: She did spectacularly, both she and Humpy like it being an All-Indian final it was already a big thing. I did congratulate her on her spectacular win and I think it's very important that it's not just men's chess but also women's chess is doing well like a little bit ago it was like we were doing in men's chess but not particularly well in women's chess but after this women's world cup it has clearly changed and yeah this will also encourage more and more girls to take chess more seriously and I'm happy about Arjun Erigaisi prepares for the Chennai Grandmasters and then shifts focus to the Grand Swiss and World Cup, he remains one of India's brightest hopes on the road to the Candidates. With a grounded mindset and a hunger to improve, 2025 may yet hold redemption for the young star.- Ends
Pink Villa
14 hours ago
- Pink Villa
In Pics: Ex-bahu Malaika Arora hosts lunch for Salman Khan's sisters Alvira Khan Agnihotri, Arpita Khan and kids
Malaika Arora, who previously dated Arjun Kapoor, has moved on with her life. She is now choosing to keep her personal life private after the breakup. Meanwhile, despite her divorce from former husband Arbaaz Khan, Malaika continues to maintain a cordial relationship with the Salman Khan family. Recently, she was spotted with Salman's sisters Alvira Khan Agnihotri and Arpita Khan Sharma on a lunch date. Malaika Arora hosts a lunch for Alvira Khan Agnihotri, Arpita Khan Sharma Malaika Arora was clicked exiting her new restaurant. She was accompanied by Alvira Khan Agnihotri, Arpita Khan Sharma, and her sister Amrita Arora. Malaika's son, Arhaan Khan, was also there. They were accompanied by Alvira's children, Ayaan Agnihotri and Alizeh Agnihotri, along with Arpita's son, Ahil. We also saw a glimpse of Seema Sajdeh's son, Nirvaan Khan, carrying his cousin, Ayat, in his arms. At 51, Malaika Arora slays in denim look Malaika opted for a cool denim look for the day. The 51-year-old fitness icon wore a white bralette along with a blue denim jacket and jeans. The Housefull actress paired her outfit with a bandana. She also carried a brown handbag. Malaika Arora and Amrita Arora pose with Khan family Malaika Arora and the entire Khan family posed for the paparazzi while stepping out of the restaurant. The dancing diva stood near her sister, Amrita, for the pictures. The Awara Paagal Deewana actress opted for an olive green dress and paired her outfit with sunglasses. About Malaika Arora's personal life Malaika Arora was married to Arbaaz Khan for around two decades. The former couple officially divorced on May 11, 2017. They have a son, Arhaan Khan. After parting ways with Arbaaz, Malaika dated actor Arjun Kapoor for 8 years until their separation in 2024. Arbaaz, on the other hand, is now married to Sshura Khan, and the couple is now expecting their first child together. Malaika Arora has worked in movies like Dabangg, Dil Se, Housefull, Kaante, and Welcome, to name a few. Her best songs include Chaiyya Chaiyya, Munni Badnaam, Kaal Dhamaal, Anarkali Disco Chali, and others.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Time of India
Malaika Arora reunites with Salman Khan's family—hosts lunch for Alvira, Arpita and their kids
Malaika Arora hosted a heartwarming lunch at her new restaurant for Salman Khan's sisters, Alvira and Arpita, along with their children, showcasing the enduring bond she shares with the Khan family despite her divorce from Arbaaz Khan. The gathering was a mini family reunion, with candid moments captured as the family posed for the paparazzi. Malaika Arora may no longer be part of the Khan family by marriage, but her bond with them clearly remains strong. The actress and fitness icon recently hosted a warm lunch gathering for Salman Khan 's sisters—Alvira and Arpita—and their kids at her new restaurant. The outing turned into a mini family reunion, filled with candid moments, stylish looks, and a sweet reminder of the close ties that continue despite life's many changes. A mini family reunion She was spotted leaving her new restaurant after a lunch outing. She was joined by Alvira Khan Agnihotri, Arpita Khan Sharma , her sister Amrita Arora , and her son Arhaan Khan. Watch the video here: The Khan kids join in Also seen at the lunch gathering were Alvira's children, Ayaan and Alizeh Agnihotri , along with Arpita's son, Ahil. A sweet moment was captured as Seema Sajdeh's son, Nirvaan Khan, was spotted carrying his little cousin Ayat in his arms. Malaika kept it stylish in a denim-on-denim look for the outing. The 51-year-old fitness icon wore a white bralette paired with a blue denim jacket and matching jeans. She completed her look with a printed bandana and carried a chic brown handbag. Posing for the paparazzi Arora and members of the Khan family happily posed for the paparazzi as they exited the restaurant. The dancing diva was seen standing beside her sister, Amrita Arora, for the photos. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Remarkable Pictures from the Moments That Made History Undo Amrita kept it stylish in an olive green dress, accessorised with sunglasses. Past relationships, present bonds Malaika was married to Arbaaz for nearly 20 years before the couple officially divorced on May 11, 2017. They share a son, Arhaan Khan. Following their separation, Malaika was in a relationship with actor Arjun Kapoor for eight years until their breakup in 2024. Arbaaz, meanwhile, has moved on and is now married to Sshura Khan. The couple is currently expecting their first child together. On the work front, Malaika has appeared in films like Dabangg, Dil Se, Housefull, Kaante, and Welcome. She's also known for her iconic dance numbers such as Chaiyya Chaiyya, Munni Badnaam, Kaal Dhamaal, and Anarkali Disco Chali, among others.
