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Mint
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Suniel Shetty pens endearing note on Paresh Rawal's birthday despite Hera Pheri 3 exit. This is how actor reacted
Bollywood veteran Paresh Rawal is celebrating his birthday on Friday. Amid his dramatic exit from the upcoming film, Hera Pheri 3, Rawal received a sweet surprise from his co-star Suniel Shetty. Hera Pheri 3 was set to reunite Paresh with Suniel and Akshay Kumar. Suniel Shetty took to his X, formerly Twitter account, and called him the 'powerhouse of wit and wisdom.' He posted an old pic with Rawal and wrote, 'To the man... Who is a powerhouse of both Wit & Wisdom and an even more wonderful human being. Happy happy birthday Pareshji. Much love and respect always. @SirPareshRawal.' Replying to the post, the birthday boy respectfully addressed Suniel as 'Anna', his popular nickname. Paresh wrote back saying, 'Anna thanks this means a lot.' Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar who sent a legal notice to Paresh after he announced his departure from the film, is yet to wish the actor. Recently, Johnny Lever said that Paresh Rawal should reconsider his exit from Hera Pheri 3. He told Times Now, "Mujhe lagta hai ki kar lena chahiye unko film, baithke baat karein, matter solve karein kyunki fans bohut miss karenge Paresh ji ko film mein, maza nahi aayega na waisa unke bina. To baat karke solve karlena chahiye, meri nazar mein to yahi sahi hai (I feel that he should do the film. He can sit and talk, and then solve the matter because fans will miss Paresh ji a lot in the film, and it will not be the same fun without him. So they should talk and solve the matter)." Previously, rumours suggested that Paresh left Hera Pheri 3 over creative differences. However, he dismissed any such claims and shared on X. "My lawyer, Ameet Naik, has sent an appropriate response regarding my rightful termination and exit. Once they read my response, all issues will be laid to rest," it read. The actor said he returned his signing amount, with 15% interest. Talking about Paresh Rawal's exit, Suniel previously expressed his 'shock.' "I mean, it's an absolute shock to me, and I'm here because I heard it yesterday, and then today, some more news came about. So, I need to call and find out, and I'm completely heartbroken because if there was one film that I was looking forward to, it was Hera Pheri, you know," Shetty told ANI. However, when Akshay was asked about it at an event, he refused to comment. Akshay who is also producing the third insallment of the franchise, schooled those calling Paresh Rawal 'foolish' for his decision. "Using this kind of word for one of my co-star like a foolish word or something. I would not appreciate it, and that's not right. I worked with him since the last 30-35 years, we are very good friends. He's a great actor and I really admire him. Whatever it is (referring to controversy), I don't think this is a place where I'm going to talk about it because whatever has to happen, it's a very serious matter. It is a matter which is going to be handled by the court and things like that. So, I don't think I'm going to speak about it here,' he said.
The Spinoff
6 days ago
- The Spinoff
Help Me Hera: How do I make friends with New Zealanders?
I moved here three years ago, and I've yet to make any local mates. What am I doing wrong? Want Hera's help? Email your problem to helpme@ Dear Hera, I'm not from New Zealand, but I've been here for almost three years. In that time I've met plenty of fun and charming Kiwis but haven't really made that many local friends. Often, I'll meet a Kiwi and it feels like we're connecting, there'll be shared laughter and interests, but afterwards it becomes impossible to hang out again – their schedule is full or my messages go unanswered. Either everyone is extremely busy or I am doing something very wrong. The strangest part is it's a small place, so I always see these people again, sometimes months later, and it'll be exactly like the first time, good vibes and lots of promises to catch up soon. I'm confused. I've lived in a few countries and this hasn't happened before. A Ukrainian friend told me that 'New Zealand is the friendliest unfriendly country in the world'. I think/hope they're wrong, but is there some kind of New Zealand rite to friendship that I'm not adhering to? How do you make friends here without joining a D&D group? Thanks, Nellie No Friends Dear Nellie, Ah, New Zealand, a country where you will never be short of acquaintances, but trying to make friends is like pulling teeth. First of all, my sincere condolences. You are playing on max level difficulty. Your situation, if you haven't already realised it, is one of the most common problems immigrants face when moving to New Zealand. Not a week goes by without someone, reeling from culture shock, posting on the New Zealand subreddit, saying they moved here for work a decade ago, and are yet to meet a solid group of friends. I can only apologise on our behalf and say, no, there is nothing wrong with you. Yes, we are just like this. I think a lot of the confusion stems from the fact that New Zealanders are, on the face of it, a friendly people. Tourists are often lulled into a false sense of security when they encounter a nation of professional chit-chatters, who are delighted to strike up a conversation, as long as it's not about anything deeper than the weather. Moving here is another magnitude of difficulty. Plenty of people have uprooted their lives to live their Lord of the Rings, lichen diverse, bungee-jumping fantasy, only to discover that many New Zealanders are all surface, and no depth. Perhaps this is a lazy caricature. But the truth is, most New Zealanders don't see our attitude as a cultural shortcoming. To outsiders, it's lonely and alienating. To many New Zealanders, it's simply comfortable. It's hard to explain our national psyche to outsiders, especially when you've never had anything else to compare it to. But I've met enough bamboozled immigrants to understand that we just don't have the same culture of friendship that other countries are accustomed to. I want to stress that you're not doing anything wrong. I'm sure there's nothing off about your technique or the way you're approaching people. It's not even that your New Zealand acquaintances are being insincere, or secretly dislike you. I'm confident there's nothing malicious in their refusal to accept your invitations, that they genuinely like you and are happy to see you. They would probably be surprised to hear you're confused and hurt by their reluctance to get to know you on a deeper level. Some people claim that New Zealanders are cliquey and stick with the friends they made in high school. Perhaps there's some truth to this, but I think it's more honest to say we have a lower tolerance for intimacy than other cultures. In some countries, it's normal to see your friends every other day. Many Kiwis I know would privately consider this to be nothing short of a nightmare. Obviously there are many exceptions, but I think this is the root of your problems. So, how do you survive here? The first thing I'd say is, don't take it personally. I'm confident this has nothing to do with your approach. That doesn't mean you should give up. There are plenty of people out there who don't live like a farmer in a Speight's commercial. But you'll have to work a little harder to find them. If I were you, I'd focus my efforts on seeking out and infiltrating groups of people who host regular social events, rather than trying to reform your average Kiwi. Find the people who throw the parties and cling on for dear life. If people don't respond to your invitations, don't take it as a slight. Invite them again. Persistence in this country means a lot and will eventually be rewarded. I know this is hardly a fair arrangement – the onus should be on New Zealanders to extend hospitality to others. But we're so bad at it that your best strategy is to simply take matters into your own hands and do the bulk of the initiating. People are often happy to hang out, but will do nothing proactive to make it happen. Don't take our apathy as an insult. Roll your eyes, and try again. Joining a club isn't a bad idea, especially if you can find a hobby that has a slightly more outgoing demographic of people. Team sports or volunteering for a worthy cause might be a good place to start. My last suggestion is to make friends with other immigrants who are missing that same sense of community and connection. This will hopefully stop you from going completely insane. Don't be discouraged, and keep trying. Making friends in New Zealand is like becoming a registered neurosurgeon. The bar for entry is high, but once you're in, you're set for life. Good luck!
Wales Online
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
The new Y2K coming-of-age BBC series filmed in South Wales
The new Y2K coming-of-age BBC series filmed in South Wales The lead hopes that the show will "inspire others to be outrageous and bold" What It Feels Like For A Girl is a new BBC series based on the memoir of Paris Lees (Image: BBC/Hera/Enda Bowe ) Fans of British dramas will be transported back to the early 00s, as the new coming-of-age BBC series, What It Feels Like For A Girl, will soon be on our screens. The eight part series is based on the memoir of the same name by writer and journalist Paris Lees. The series starts in the new millennium and follow Byron, played by Ellis Howard, who is a teenage stuck in a small working-class town that hasn't been the same since the coal mine shut in the 80s. The actor described the series, saying: "It's the story of someone who has grown up in a small town with people who aren't like them, dreaming of a life bigger and bolder" For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . The series, tackles gender identity, what makes a family, class, sexuality and friendship as Byron attempts to break free from the confinement of their small town, and instead embarks on a new vibrant life of partying in Nottingham's underworld. Ellis said: "The show has a real bite to it and feels anarchic, punk and edgy, but also joyful and has a real lightness of touch and wit. The characters are misfits, punks, living on the fringes of society and use their acid tongues as a defence mechanism, giving the show wit and banter whilst also delivering a severe emotional punch. "Hopefully, people will stay for the love and joy but will be heartbroken by the depths that the series goes to. It doesn't shy away from telling the truth; it has trauma and grasps the human experience. If you're looking at the series through a queer lens and perspective, those things are just magnified tenfold. Article continues below "As a queer person, not only are you wrestling with these things, but you're also wrestling with who you are, as well as experiencing them." The actor, who is also queer, enjoyed playing the role of Byron as they so similarities and stark differences between their own life and the life of their character. They said: "Byron finds themself in this mad queer space with a crazy eclectic gang of friends. It's an experience I didn't have growing up as queer, and it's one that I have found through filming and building a relationship with the cast." The series was filmed in both South Wales and Nottingham, where the series is set. The author of the memoir, grew up in the city and the series is largely based on their life growing up queer in a traditional working class town. Paris said: "At its core, the story is inspired by my life and all my unique past experiences. Growing up, my friends and I were the only openly out young people in Nottingham. Even in the past decade, things have changed drastically. "Back then, we were on the outskirts of society, and people thought we were too young to be transitioning. This is ultimately a coming-of-age story, and like many coming-of-age tales, it's about the people we lose and gain along the way." They continued: "As a working-class trans woman, I've never had the opportunity to tell my story in this way before. I've never seen a trans character represented in this way on British television. Someone cool, edgy, and imperfect. I'm not a perfect trans woman, and I don't want to be a role model. I'm a hot mess, and I have the right to be just as messy as anyone else. "There's a reason why the trans community hasn't had a voice in television like this before, and I hope this series will resonate with anyone who feels marginalised or lives on the edge of society. I want this story to make people feel heard." Content cannot be displayed without consent The journalist and writer, said that she was thrilled that they cast Ellis as Byron and that something about the actor stuck out straight away. Paris explained: "He brought a certain naughtiness to the role, which shines through in the series. Byron is such a complex character, going from being a schoolboy to a trans woman and everything in between; it is a challenging role. Byron is the central character, but Byron is also based on me, so getting the casting right was crucial. For me, Ellis was the perfect choice!" All episodes of What It Feels Like For A Girl will be available on BBC iPlayer from 6am on Tuesday, June 3 , and air on BBC Three and BBC One from that night. Article continues below
Wales Online
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC's What It Feels Like For A Girl: Plot, how to watch and full cast list
BBC's What It Feels Like For A Girl: Plot, how to watch and full cast list Get ready to be transported in time, not too far back in time though, to the early 00s with the new BBC drama. What It Feels Like For A Girl, a new BBC series based on the memoir of Paris Lees (Image: BBC/Hera/Enda Bowe ) Set in the Nottingham club scene (despite being partially filmed in South Wales), at the beginning of the millennium, you know that the new BBC coming-of age series is going to have an amazing soundtrack and have some iconic early 00s outfits. What It Feels Like For A Girl, t he BBC adaptation of Paris Lees memoir has been described as a "wild, anarchic Y2K spin on a coming-of-age drama." With less than a week to go before it is on our screens we thought we'd give you the low down on what the series is about how you can watch it. So here is everything you need to know about BBC's What It Feels Like For A Girl. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter The plot The story itself follows Byron, played by Ellis Howard, a teenager stuck in a small working-class town that hasn't been the same since the coal mine shut in the 80s. When trying to leave their small town, they then discover the wild world of the UK's club scene after meeting a chaotic family of trouble makers called "The Fallen Divas." The series, tackles gender identity, what makes a family, class, sexuality and friendship as Byron attempts to break free from the confinement of their small town. Ellis said: "The show has a real bite to it and feels anarchic, punk and edgy, but also joyful and has a real lightness of touch and wit. The characters are misfits, punks, living on the fringes of society and use their acid tongues as a defence mechanism, giving the show wit and banter whilst also delivering a severe emotional punch." Article continues below Ellis Howard will be playing lead character Byron. (Image: BBC/Hera/Enda Bowe ) The series is an adaptation of the memoir of the same name by author and journalist Paris Lees, who also assisted in writing the series. She was thrilled with the idea of an adaptation to give trans women a voice on TV. She said: "As a working-class trans woman, I've never had the opportunity to tell my story in this way before. I've never seen a trans character represented in this way on British television. Someone cool, edgy, and imperfect. I'm not a perfect trans woman, and I don't want to be a role model. I'm a hot mess, and I have the right to be just as messy as anyone else. There's a reason why the trans community hasn't had a voice in television like this before, and I hope this series will resonate with anyone who feels marginalised or lives on the edge of society. I want this story to make people feel heard." How to watch You can watch all eight episodes of What It Feels Like For A Girl on BBC iPlayer on Tuesday, June 3 when the entire boxset launches on the platform at 6am. Later that night, the first and second episode of the series will air on BBC Three at 9pm and then 9.45pm. Following the launch on BBC Three, the two episodes will launch on BBC One at 10.40pm and then 11.25pm. Full cast list Ellis Howard as Byron Laquarn Lewis as Lady Die Hannah Jones as Sasha Jake Dunn as Liam Adam Ali as Dirty Damian Alex Thomas-Smith as Sticky Nikki Michael Socha as Steve Laura Haddock as Lisa Hannah Walters as Mommar Joe Article continues below Calam Lynch as Max All episodes of What It Feels Like For A Girl will be available on BBC iPlayer from 6am on Tuesday, June 3 and air on BBC Three and BBC One from that night.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Milky Way galaxy to illuminate summer Kentucky skies
KENTUCKY (FOX 56) — The 'Silver River' is set to brightly flow across the Kentucky night sky, with peak conditions in place on Monday, May 26. According to Discover Magazine, the Milky Way Galaxy, aka the 'Backbone of Night,' according to the American Museum of Natural History, becomes more visible on Earth as summer approaches. Earth's galaxy gets its name from a Greek myth that states that the goddess Hera sprayed milk across the sky while nursing Heracles, the son of Zeus. (too TMI?) Two dead in Ashland house fire Milky Way galaxy to illuminate summer Kentucky skies Kentucky Lt. Gov. Coleman surveys Laurel County damage Discover Magazine noted that the moon is currently in a waning period and will enter the New Moon phase on Monday. When the moon isn't shining bright on the ground below, spectacles like the Milky Way are more vivid in the night sky. The rest of May isn't the only window to view the galactic river. Discover Magazine said the galaxy will show up clearly in the night sky into the fall, but only to those who can escape light pollution enough to clearly see the heavens. Travel to high altitudes away from the surrounding light and face south for the best chances to view the Milky Way. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
