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Time of India
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shilpa Shetty pens a birthday wish for mom Sunanda Shetty with an adorable family video; says, "Love you more than you can imagine"
Picture Credit: X On the occasion of her mother Sunanda Shetty's birthday, actress Shilpa Shetty penned a heartfelt note, calling her mother's embrace her "favorite place to be." The 'Dhadkan' actress also shared a sweet video that beautifully captured their special bond. The video montage features Shilpa's cherished moments with her mother from various vacations and outings. It also includes glimpses of her sister Shamita Shetty and her children, making it a heartwarming family tribute. For the caption, the 'Hungama 2' actress wrote, "Happpyy Birthday Maaaaa Your hugs are my favorite place to be Thank you for your constant prayers, unconditional love and humor.. I stay afloat, soaking in your blessings. Today and every day, I pray you are blessed with great health, tubs of icecream, mangoes and all things that make you happy Ps: Love you more than you can imagine." The actress also added musical trio Bunny, Hunny, Sagar's popular track 'Tu Hain Toh' as background score for the video. Notably, celebrities flocked to the comments section to shower love and extend their warm wishes, with many praising the beautiful bond between Shilpa and her mother. Farah Khan commented, "Happy birthday to the sexiest Shetty in the family." Bhagyashree wrote, "Happy birthday aunty." Extending her wishes, Sophie Choudry said, "Happy bday aunty!!! Tons of love." Shilpa Shetty shares a close bond with her mother, Sunanda Shetty, and often gives a glimpse into their relationship by sharing pictures and special moments with her on social media. Meanwhile, on June 8, the 50-year-old actress celebrated her birthday in Croatia with husband Raj Kundra, sister Shamita Shetty, son Viaan, and daughter Samisha. She posted glimpses from the celebrations on Instagram. In the first photo, the actress was seen sitting on the iconic Game of Thrones throne during her visit to Croatia, where parts of the popular series were filmed. The post also featured a video of Shilpa descending a grand staircase in true Bollywood style. The album went on to show her relishing a local delicacy, posing with her children, and striking a pose with her travel group.
News18
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
12 Years Of Fukrey: ‘Honey' Pulkit Samrat Celebrates With Desi Swag
Last Updated: Pulkit Samrat, who played Honey in Fukrey, revisited the special moments with cast and crew of the film via a glimpse to mark 12 years of the cult comedy. As the iconic comedy Fukrey completes 12 years since its release, Pulkit Samrat marked the special occasion via a wholesome post on social media. On Saturday, the actor who played Honey in the film, revisited the special moments with the cast and crew of the film via a glimpse, attached to a short note. The clip featured heartwarming BTS moments from the sets and the promotional tours of the film, evoking nostalgia among users. And the note – it was all about gratitude for the love that Pulkit received for his portrayal of a Delhi boy in the hit film. Thanking fans and his team, the actor wrote, '‼(sic) Warning: This Hunny comes with 12 years of sweet nostalgia. Proceed with FUKRAPANTI… Sending biggg love to my Fukrey fam – the cast, crew & all the jugaadu geniuses behind the madness… and a special shoutout to the audience for turning our crazy into something truly iconic! Thank you so much for all the love. #12YearsOfFukrey." In Fukrey, Pulkit played the lead role of a street-smart and quick-witted youngster. The character which became a breakthrough role for the actor struck a chord with the youth. Alongside him were Varun Sharma's Choocha, Ali Fazal's Zafar, Manjot Singh's Lali and Richa Chadha's Bholi Punjaban – all iconic characters. Directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba and produced by Excel Entertainment, the first film of the cult franchise garnered immense love from fans, paving way for two sequels — Fukrey Returns (2017) and Fukrey 3 (2023). With each installment, the gang returns with an extra dose of entertainment which is sure to leave you in splits. Looking ahead, Pulkit Samrat is set to expand his horizon with his next film Glory – a boxing drama. Additionally, he has Suswagatam Khushamadeed, a cross-cultural romance lined up in his kitty. At present, Pulkit is filming for Rahu Ketu which is being shot in Kasol. The film marks his reunion with Fukrey co-star Varun Sharma and actress Shalini Pandey, who gained fame after her role in Maharaj. On the personal front, Pulkit is married to Kriti Kharbanda, currently winning hearts with her role of a film producer's daughter in Rana Naidu 2. The show is available for streaming on Netflix. First Published:
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First Post
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Pulkit Samrat pens a beautiful note to celebrate 12 years of Fukrey: 'This Hunny comes with sweet nostalgia'
As Fukrey completes 12 years since its release in 2013, Pulkit took to Instagram to reflect on the character that became a cult favourite read more Twelve years ago, a street-smart, jugaadu Delhi boy changed the game for Indian buddy comedies. That boy was Hunny, and Pulkit Samrat made him unforgettable. As Fukrey completes 12 years since its release in 2013, Pulkit took to Instagram to reflect on the character that became a cult favourite. Sharing a nostalgic note, he wrote, '‼️Warning: This Hunny comes with 12 years of sweet nostalgia. Proceed with FUKRAPANTI 😉🎬 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Sending biggg love to my Fukrey fam - the cast, crew & all the jugaadu geniuses behind the madness… and a special shoutout to the audience for turning our crazy into something truly iconic! Thank you so much for all the love.🤍 '#12YearsOfFukrey Pulkit's portrayal of Hunny — the sharp, charming mastermind with a jugaadu heart — became the pulse of Fukrey. With his hustle, humour, and heart, Hunny resonated with an entire generation. His on-screen chemistry with Choocha, Zafar, Lali, and Bholi Punjaban became the soul of the franchise and helped redefine modern-day bromance in Hindi cinema. What started as a small, quirky comedy grew into a pop-culture phenomenon with two successful sequels. And through it all, Hunny remained Pulkit's most loved and rooted character — funny, fearless, and full of heart. Up next, Pulkit is set to break new ground with Glory, a gritty boxing drama, and Suswagatam Khushamadeed, a cross-cultural romance and Rahu Ketu which he is shooting currently in Kasol.
Toronto Star
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
Donald Trump threatens 100% tariff on foreign-produced movies taking direct aim at Toronto's multibillion-dollar film industry
Could Hollywood North wind up on the cutting room floor? U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff target is movies produced outside the U.S., spelling trouble for Canada's multibillion dollar film and TV industry. Ontario's tourism and culture minister Stan Cho called the situation 'unacceptable,' but hopes Trump might hold off. 'I don't think we can sugar coat the potential impact … on the industry.' Late Sunday, Trump posted on Truth Social that he intends to impose a 100 per cent tariff on movies produced outside the U.S. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW President Donald Trump is opening a new salvo in his tariff war, targeting films made outside the U.S. In a post Sunday night on his Truth Social platform, Trump said he has authorized the Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to slap a 100% tariff 'on any and all Movies coming into our Country that are produced in Foreign Lands.' (AP Video / May 5, 2025) 'The Movie Industry in America is DYING a very fast death. Other Countries are offering all sorts of incentives to draw our filmmakers and studios away from the United States,' Trump posted. 'Hollywood, and many other areas within the U.S.A., are being devastated.' Trump also called foreign-produced films 'propaganda' and 'a national security threat.' 'WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN!,' Trump added. In 2023, Canada's film and TV industry had $12.2 billion worth of production, and contributed roughly $14 billion to Canada's Gross Domestic Product. Hala Hunny, a filmmaker based in Toronto, said Trump's latest move is self-defeating. 'Trump is shooting the U.S. movie industry in the foot by proposing 100 per cent tariffs on films shot outside of the country,' said Hunny. 'Films have always been shot all around the world, even during Hollywood's booming days.' The ubiquitous orange film set cones can be seen all over Toronto on any given day — a testament to an industry supporting tens of thousands of jobs in the city. Nick Lachance/ Toronto Star Hunny said the U.S. might not even have enough production capacity to take the overflow of movies currently shooting in Canada. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW 'I think there will be a lot of push back from major studios, streaming companies and major producers as well,' Hunny added. The head of one media production union local scoffed at Trump's claims that foreign-produced movies are a threat to U.S. national security. 'The idea that these films and shows are a threat to national security? It's ridiculous,' said Ryan Pogue, president of Unifor local 700, which represents film and TV production technicians in the Toronto area. 'It's clear he wants to bring all the jobs back to L.A.' Industry experts, unions and people from across Ontario's and Toronto's political spectrum slammed Trump's latest tariff threat. 'We expect to have a major impact if he goes through with these threats,' Cho also told reporters. 'We're waiting. We're hoping he doesn't go through with these threats, of course, and he changes his mind on his post. But we're going to react to what is actually in reality, as opposed to things that are posted on (social media).' Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles, a former policy director at ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists), said the province has built up an 'extraordinarily highly skilled workforce' in the film and television industry, and the government can't afford to sit back. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Stiles worries the tariffs will hit not just film but television productions as well. With COVID shutting down productions, followed by actor and writer strikes in the U.S., the film production sector has 'already taken a big hit … the folks who are employed in this industry are already suffering. We cannot afford another hit,' Stiles said. 'If we lose that sector, and we lose those jobs, they ain't coming back.' Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow estimates the film and TV business employs 30,000 people in the city pumping $2.6 billion a year into the economy. 'I can't imagine what would happen to this industry,' she says if Trump follows through on his tariff threats. Nick Lachance / Toronto Star Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said Trump's threat is an overly simplistic look at a highly complex industry. 'The film industry is very global. And it's not as simple as saying 'we're just going to make everything in the U.S.A.,' said Chow, who estimated that the film and TV industry employs 30,000 people in Toronto, and adds $2.6 billion to the city's economy annually. 'I can't imagine what would happen to this industry.' The tariffs will hurt the industry on both sides of the border, warned the head of the Canadian Media Producers Association. 'The proposed actions outlined in U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement,' said CMPA president Reynolds Mastin, 'will cause significant disruption and economic hardship to the media production sectors on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border.' ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Industry experts say the supply chain of how a film gets made is as complex as the auto industry. 'The problem is that the inputs (for movies) come from so many different places,' said U of T film studies professor Charlie Keil. 'To try to disentangle that immediately is again somewhat akin to what he's trying to do with automobile manufacturing.' Like vehicles, most major films are not produced in a single country, but rely on services and products from around the world. A single feature film might be shot at a studio in Eastern Europe, while relying on a special effects company in Canada and an animation house in Australia. For years, state governments like California have tried to attract more production through tax incentives. It's also unclear, Keil added, just how tariffs would work. Would the 100 per cent only apply to the cost of each non-U.S. service or good used in a movie, or would it be a blanket 100 per cent for the whole film? ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Keil suggested theatres could start adding surcharges for movies which face tariffs. Because tariffs wouldn't make it cheaper to create an all-U.S. production, Trump's approach would make it harder for studios to get movies made, and would likely push the film industry into a 'kind of paralysis,' Keil said, 'rather than stimulate domestic production.' Dozens of films and TV shows are being produced here at any given time, with many destined to be shown in the U.S. — often with Toronto standing in for American cities. With files from Star wire services
