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India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Aamir Khan reveals his mother will make her debut in Sitaare Zameen Par
All fans of Aamir Khan gear up for a surprise as his mother, Zeenat Khan, and sister, Nikhat Khan, will also make an appearance in 'Sitaare Zameen Par'. While Nikhat is a professional actor, this is the first time that his mother will be seen on screen. In a group interview in Mumbai on Wednesday, Aamir confirmed the details of their presence in the RS Prasanna the media interaction, Aamir recounted how his mother's appearance in the film was unplanned and quite by sheer luck. He shared that his mother had never accompanied him to actor said, "Normally, Ammi doesn't say she wants to come to my shoot. So, I don't know what she felt, but the morning of the song shoot, Ammi called and asked, 'Aap kahan shooting kar rahe hain? Humko bhi aana hai shooting pe aaj' (Where are you shooting today, I also want to come).' So, I said, 'Chaliye, aaiye.' I sent her the car and my sister brought her to the shoot. She came in a wheelchair. It was a happy wedding song, and we were having fun shooting for it while she was watching us."During the shoot, director Prasanna approached him with a request — whether his mother could be part of the shoot."Prasanna came to me and said, 'Sir, if you don't mind, can you request Ammi ji to be in the shot? It's the last song of the film; it's a wedding celebration sequence. She can easily be one of the guests. It's an emotional thing for me; I want her to be a part of the film,'" Aamir "I told him, 'Tu pagal ho gaya hai? Meri himmat nahi hogi Ammi ko poochne ki, ki film mei kaam karo, shot do. She is very ziddi (Are you mad? I will never find the courage to ask her to shoot. She is also very stubborn). She is not going to listen. Don't waste your time.' He kept telling me to ask her at least once. So, I said, 'Ammi, Prasanna request kar rahe hain ki aap ek shot do ek guest banke (He is requesting you to be a part of one scene).' She replied, 'Haan theek hai (okay, fine).' I was shocked! So, she is there in one or two shots. It's the only film of mine that she has ever been a part of," the overwhelmed son in him beamed with joy as he recalled the 'Sitaare Zameen Par' trailer here: Talking about his sister Nikhat, Aamir Khan shared that she is playing a character and has a couple of scenes. He added that they are working together for the first time, but given that she is an actor, they may work together again in the future. However, it was his mother saying yes that was a special moment for him. "I don't know what came into her. She is turning 91 on June 13, a week before our film's release," he informed journalists.'Sitaare Zameen Par' features Genelia Deshmukh opposite Aamir. It also marks the debut of 10 neurodivergent actors: Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran film is a remake of the Spanish sports-drama 'Champions' (2018).'Sitaare Zameen Par' is scheduled for release on June 20, Watch
India Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Bengaluru IPL bash: Deputy CM DK Shivakumar receives Virat Kohli, RCB at airport
The victorious Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team received a hero's welcome as they touched down in Bengaluru, a day after ending their 18-year-long wait for the Indian Premier League of jubilant fans thronged the streets to catch a glimpse of the newly-crowned champions, while Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar personally received star players such as Virat Kohli and captain Rajat Patidar at the airport on Wednesday, 4 IPL victory celebrations in Bengaluru: Live Updates Virat Kohli was seen proudly carrying the Karnataka flag alongside D.K. Shivakumar as they exited the airport. While the Deputy CM proceeded to the Vidhana Soudha-where the players are set to be felicitated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-the team headed to their hotel for a brief players, wearing customised 'Champions' T-shirts, finally brought the coveted IPL trophy home, marking a historic moment for the of this moment for 18 years and it's finally here, bigger, better than we ever imagined, ;- !#RoyalChallengersBengaluru #RCB DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) June 4, 2025Virat Kohli and his teammates were welcomed at the team hotel with garlands and a shower of flower petals.A GRAND WELCOME AT HOTEL FOR VIRAT KOHLI AND RCB. Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 4, 2025advertisementThe M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, which will host a special ceremony to honour fans, began filling up as early as 4:00 PM IST, hours before the scheduled team had departed from Ahmedabad, the venue of Tuesday's IPL final, around 10:00 AM IST and landed in Bengaluru by 2:00 PM IST. They reached their hotel at approximately 3:30 PM IST before preparing for their meeting with the Chief the much-anticipated open-top bus parade will go ahead remains uncertain. While Virat Kohli hinted at it during the day, the Bengaluru traffic police have expressed concerns over potential congestion. However, the parade could still proceed if the Chief Minister grants special permission, as the open-top bus remains parked near his planned route for the parade would cover the short 1 km stretch from the Vidhana Soudha to the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
India Today
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Aamir Khan on why Taare Zameen Par was personal: Junaid is dyslexic
Actor Aamir Khan recently opened up about his son Junaid's struggle with dyslexia. He revealed that the story of his popular film, 'Taare Zameen Par' (2007) had an emotional connection with him because of the subject. Aamir also admitted that he initially used to scold Junaid when he used to have problems with understanding the 'Sitaare Zameen Par' actor admitted that he had earlier not spoken about it to respect his son's privacy. However, now that Junaid has himself said it in one of his interviews, he can discuss his son's a 'Taare Zameen Par' fan-meet, Aamir said, "I've never spoken about this until today. Maybe this is the first time I'm saying it. And the reason is that many years have passed. And secondly, the person I'm going to talk about has already spoken about this publicly. So now I can talk about it openly. I'm talking about Junaid – my son Junaid." "It's been 17–18 years since that film was released, and I've never said this until now: Junaid is dyslexic. So when I first heard the story (of Taare Zameen Par), it hit me so hard – because I've been through it myself. I was like Nandkishore Awasthi in the beginning (the father from Taare Zameen Par). I used to scold Junaid," he addedAamir will next be seen in 'Sitaare Zameen Par' which is a spiritual sequel to 'Taare Zameen Par.' The film is directed by RS Prasanna and produced by the actor's home banner Aamir Khan than Khan, the film also features Genelia Deshmukh in a pivotal role. 'Sitaare Zameen Par' introduces 10 new debutant actors - Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar.'Zitare Zameen Par' is a remake of the Spanish film 'Champions' (2018). Aamir plays a basketball coach to a team of specially-abled children in the film will release in theatres on June 20, Watch
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Suhana Khan turns 25: Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, Navya Nanda shower BFF love on her special day
On May 22, 2025, celebrated her 25th birthday, and her closest friends didn't hold back in expressing their love and admiration. Ananya Panday and , Suhana's childhood companions and confidantes, led the celebrations with heartwarming wishes. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The trio, known for their enduring bond, once again proved why their friendship is pure goals. Ananya shared a nostalgic photo on Instagram from last year's IPL, featuring Suhana hugging her brother AbRam, with Ananya and Shanaya smiling beside them in KKR 'Champions' t-shirts. Alongside the photo, Ananya wrote, 'Happy birthday, my sweet little Suzie Pie!! There's no one like you. ilysm forever Suhaf ❤️.' The sweet nickname and heartfelt message captured the essence of their sisterly bond. Shanaya and Navya Join the Love Fest Shanaya Kapoor also shared a cherished memory with Suhana — a glamorous photo from and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding celebration in Portofino. Her caption was simple yet powerful: 'Happy birthday, sister 💗.' Meanwhile, Navya Naveli Nanda, who shares a close bond with Suhana as well, posted a picture of them together on Instagram Stories, wishing her: 'Happy Birthday to the best ❤️.' With each message, it was clear that Suhana's birthday wasn't just a celebration of her life, but also of the beautiful friendships she has nurtured over the years. A Starry Future Beckons with 'King' This birthday also marks a pivotal time in Suhana's life as she reportedly begins work on her much-anticipated big-screen debut — King. The directorial is creating a buzz with a star-studded ensemble including , Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, , Abhishek Bachchan, and more. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Suhana will share screen space with her father for the first time. Reported by Pinkvilla, following the Mumbai schedule, the action-thriller will continue filming in Europe, with a theatrical release eyed for late 2026. With such a promising journey ahead, Suhana's 25th birthday was more than just a celebration — it was the beginning of a new chapter. Suhana Khan, Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, & Khushi Kapoor spotted post DINNER | #Shorts
Pink Villa
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Suhana Khan's Birthday filled with BFF love: Ananya Panday calling her with sweet nickname, Shanaya Kapoor's wishes for ‘sister' are goals
Suhana Khan, Ananya Panday, and Shanaya Kapoor have been a close-knit trio since their childhood. They never fail to express their affection and support for each other. Suhana's 25th birthday was no different as it was filled with BFF love. Ananya had an adorable nickname for the birthday girl, while Shanaya sent heartfelt wishes to her 'sister.' Their friendship is pure goals! Today, May 22, 2025, on the special occasion of Suhana Khan's birthday, her best friends Ananya Panday and Shanaya Kapoor showered her in love. The Call Me Bae actress took to her Instagram Stories and shared a throwback picture from Kolkata Knight Riders' last year victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL). In the photo, Suhana was seen hugging her younger brother AbRam, while Ananya and Shanaya stood with them happily. They were seen wearing purple t-shirts with 'Champions' written on it. In her cute wish, Ananya wrote, 'Happy birthday my sweet little suzie pie!! There's no one like you (heart-eye emoji) ilysm forever Suhaf (red heart emoji) @suhanakhan2.' Meanwhile, Shanaya dropped a picture with Suhana from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding celebrations in Portofino. She said, 'Happy birthday sister (pink heart emoji).' Have a look at Ananya Panday and Shanaya Kapoor's stories! It is a very special birthday for Suhana Khan as she has reportedly begun shooting for her big screen debut King. It will be her first collaboration with her dad Shah Rukh Khan. Pinkvilla has been bringing exclusive updates on the casting of the Siddharth Anand directorial. Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Suhana Khan, Arshad Warsi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Rani Mukerji and Abhay Verma will be seen in key roles. The makers of the action thriller are currently targeting the October to December 2026 window for its theatrical release. On the other hand, Ananya Panday has the romantic drama Chand Mera Dil in her lineup, for which she has begun filming. Call Me Bae Season 2 is also on the cards.
