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Mint
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Taapsee Pannu helps underprivileged, distributes water coolers in summer relief drive
Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu visited slum areas in Delhi and offered relief from the heatwave. She distributed water bottles and water coolers to support the unprivileged struggling with soaring temperatures. She partnered with the NGO Hemkunt Foundation for the drive. Taapsee took to her Instagram account and shared a video from the drive. In the video, she was seen carrying water coolers and distributing them from door to door in the slums. She handed out water coolers and bottles to the people and interacted with them. The actor also greeted them with folded hands. Sharing the video, she wrote in the caption, "Helping them equip themselves for this summer this time it was to help them store some cool water for their families. Joy of helping people out of your comfort zone is real, try it :).' 'Intention is all u need to make the next move. #hemkuntfoundation To contribute , link in bio,' another post read. Reacting to the post, many praised Taapsee for her efforts. In the comments, a user wrote, 'That's great job.' 'Very commendable work,' added another one. Someone commented: 'You always do good work.' Taapsee has been collaborating with the NGO for quite some time. Sometime ago, she aided people the underprivileged by distributing fans and coolers with her husband, badminton star Mathias Boe, on the occasion of Vaisakhi. Visuals from the drive were shared by the NGO on Instagram. It was captioned as: 'Vaisakhi diyaan lakh lakh vadhaiyaan! This Vaisakhi, let the spirit of giving shine brighter than the summer sun.' Taapsee was last seen in Khel Khel Mein. She will be next seen in Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan? as ACP Komal Sharma. She will also be starring in writer-filmmaker Kanika Dhillon for Netflix film Gandhari. Talking about the film, Kanika told HT, "This is about a different sort of fear, or rather fierceness as a human being. To what extent can a mother go to protect her child? That idea is where Gandhari started. Action is something that I think is a very exciting genre. I've not done something like that before. So all these things came together." It is directed by Devashish Makhija.
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Taapsee Pannu distributes water dispensers in slums during heatwave; fans are all hearts
Taapsee Pannu recently partnered with the NGO Hemkunt Foundation to distribute water dispensers and bottles in Delhi's slums, as the city in the midst of a heatwave with the arrival of peak summer. (Also read: Kanika Dhillon on doing an action film with Taapsee Pannu in Gandhari, how it differs from other mother-child films) Taapsee took to her Instagram and posted a series of pictures of herself interacting with people living in slums and providing them with water dispensers and bottles so that they can have access to cool water. Taapsee also wrote a note that read, 'Helping them equip themselves for this summer this time it was to help them store some cool water for their families. Joy of helping people out of your comfort zone is real, try it :).' A post shared by Taapsee Pannu (@taapsee) Taapsee Pannu's fans were all hearts to her sweet gesture. One fan wrote, "Good work pannu saab", while another one applauded her gesture and also gave a suggestion, 'It's really good work, but can we work on employment parallelly so that they will get a job and they can earn money?' . Another user was inspired by her act and wrote, "I wish to be volunteer for like this work (sic)" Taapsee has often collaborated with the NGO to provide summer supplies in the slums. Just last month, she posted a video where she was seen distributing fans and coolers with her husband, Mathias Boe, on the occasion of Vaisakhi. A post shared by Hemkunt Foundation (@hemkunt_foundation) Taapsee is all set to collaborate with writer-filmmaker Kanika Dhillon for Netflix film Gandhari. The actor will be seen as the lead in the revenge drama, directed by Devashish Makhija. Talking about the plot of the film, Kanika told HT, "This is about a different sort of fear, or rather fierceness as a human being. To what extent can a mother go to protect her child? That idea is where Gandhari started. Action is something that I think is a very exciting genre. I've not done something like that before. So all these things came together."
Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Operation Sindoor: Kangana Ranaut, Riteish Deshmukh & others salute Indian military's strike post Pahalgam attacks
As India woke up on a tense Wednesday morning, news of its targeted strikes on nine 'terrorist infrastructure' sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) began to dominate headlines. The operation, code-named Operation Sindoor, was carried out in the early hours and targeted nine key locations linked to terror infrastructure, marking a retaliatory step after the April 22 killing of 26 innocent tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Shortly after the confirmation of the military strikes, the Indian Army posted on X, 'Justice is served. Jai Hind!' Kangana Ranaut and Riteish Deshmukh In the wake of this high-voltage military action, celebrities from across the country took to social media to show solidarity with the armed forces and the nation. Veteran actor-director Anupam Kher was among the first to post, writing simply, 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai #OperationSindoor'. Actor Riteish Deshmukh posted a passionate tribute to the armed forces, writing, 'Jai Hind Ki Sena... Bharat Mata Ki Jai!!!!! #OperationSindoor'. Nimrat Kaur used the now-viral vermillion-themed image to express her feelings, writing, 'United with our forces. One country. One mission. #JaiHind #OperationSindoor.' Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar also posted his support, writing, 'Our prayers are with our forces. One nation, together we stand. Jai Hind, Vande Mataram. 🇮🇳🙏.' Actor Hina Khan also posted a concise message: 'Operation SINDOOR 🫡, Jai Hind 🇮🇳.' Director of The Kashmir Files (2022), Vivek Agnihotri, echoed the sentiment in a single phrase: 'Jai Hind.' Veteran actor Paresh Rawal reacted to the development on X with the folded hands emoji, tagging Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji. Bindu Madhavi, a well-known face in Tamil and Telugu cinema, also showed her solidarity on her Instagram stories: 'Operation Sindoor, Jai Hind.' Bindu Madhavi's IG story South Indian superstar Chiranjeevi tweeted, 'Jai Hind', adding the national flag emoji. Chiranjeevi tweeted in support Actor Kajal Aggarwal shared a graphic by Maitribodh Parivaar with a message of support for the Indian Army. Kajal Aggarwal shared a graphic by Maitribodh Parivaar Actor Taapsee Pannu took a different route by highlighting the humanitarian aspect. She reshared a post by Hemkunt Foundation, which mentioned that their relief teams were ready to assist on the ground if needed. Taapsee Pannu IG stories Actor-turned-MLA Kangana Ranaut reacted with a series of emotional Instagram stories. In one, she wrote, 'Unhone kaha tha Modi ko bata dena. Aur Modi ne unko bata diya. #OperationSindoor'. In another, she posted, 'Jo hamaari raksha karte hain, ishwar unki raksha kare. Wishing our forces safety and success.' Her final story featured a photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the words, 'Identify. Track & Punish.' Kangana Ranaut reacted with a series of emotional Instagram stories
India Today
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Operation Sindoor: Chiranjeevi, Kajal Aggarwal, celebs react as India strikes
India struck nine terror sites in Pakistan in the early hours of Wednesday as part of the Operation Sindoor mission. The retaliation comes days after the ghastly Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 people. Chiranjeevi, Riteish Deshmukh, Kajal Aggarwal, Nimrat Kaur, Madhur Bhandarkar and several others reacted to Operation Sindoor, which killed at least 80 terrorists. Chiranjeevi wrote 'Jai Hind' as he shared a photo with the words Operation Sindoor. Riteish Deshmukh was one of the first few celebrities to react to Operation Sindoor. He wrote, "Jai Hind Ki Mata Ki Jai!!!!! #Operation Sindoor (sic)." Kajal Aggarwal, while reacting to the attack, shared Maitribodh Parivaar's message of solidarity with the Indian Army. Veteran actor Paresh Rawal reacted to Operation Sindoor on X. Actor-director Anupam Kher wrote, "Bharat Mata Ki Jai #OperationSindoor (sic)." Nimrat Kaur posted a picture with the words, Operation Sindoor, and wrote, "United with our forces. One country. One mission #JaiHind #OperationSindoor (sic)." Director Madhur Bhandarkar expressed his solidarity with the nation. "Our prayers are with our forces. One nation, together we stand. Jai Hind, Vande Mataram (sic)," his post read on X. Taapsee Pannu, reacting to the operation, shared Hemkunt Foundation's post about relief teams who are on standby to help people. Tamil-Telugu actor Bindu Madhavi, too, expressed his thoughts on Operation Sindoor. Popular television host shared the press release of the Indian government regarding Operation Sindoor on his X. Nine terror sites were attacked in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. According to the latest inputs, over 80 terrorists were killed in a series of precision strikes.
Hans India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Nimrat Kaur: In real life, I'm most protective of my younger sister
Actress Nimrat Kaur, who will be seen in the upcoming thriller 'Kull', said just like her character in the series, she is the most protective of her younger sister in real life. Nimrat opened up about a deeply personal side of herself, revealing how their protective instinct toward their younger sister mirrors certain emotional beats of Indrani towards Abhi. Nimrat said, 'In real life, I'm most protective of my younger sister. There's this innate sense of being a quasi-parental figure to her. I've always wanted to shield her from the hardships I've faced, hoping life would be a little kinder to her.' 'Even though she navigates the world so beautifully on her own and she's incredibly intelligent and self-made, I still can't help but feel protective. Ever since we were kids, I'd get fiercely defensive if anyone was even slightly rude to her. I've taken matters into my own hands more than once, even in school! So yes, that protective instinct runs deep.' 'Kull' is all about a dysfunctional family, strained relationships and a debauched royal family. The JioHotstar-Balaji Digital series will offer a glimpse into the Raisinggh family's dark and dangerous world. The series, which is set to premiere on May 2, also stars Amol Parashar, Riddhi Dogra, Gaurav Arora, Rohit Tiwari, and Rahul Vohra. The riveting saga is created by Ekta R Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor, directed by Sahir Raza, and produced by Balaji Digital. 'Kull' will stream on JioHotstar from May 2. Talking about Nimrat, the actress on April 23 joined the menstrual hygiene initiative. Speaking about her involvement, Nimrat shared, 'Menstruation is a necessary, natural, and crucial part of any woman's health. Yet it continues to be shrouded in silence and stigma, especially in the underprivileged areas.' 'When Hemkunt Foundation approached me with their 'Dhabba Nahi' campaign, I felt an urgent and deep sense of responsibility to be a part of it. Affordability and access to menstrual products should not be a luxury - it's a fundamental right.' She added: 'I hope this effort not only helps dispel this ridiculous taboo around something so basic to life but also ensures normalising conversations around periods, so no girl ever has to feel shame or miss school because of her period and no adult woman should ever feel awkward about anything related to periods.'
