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For Gillan Anderson, intimate scenes are never a joy
Hollywood actress Gillian Anderson has shared that intimate scenes are a tricky territory to walk through during the process of acting. For her, such scenes are "never a joy". The 56-year-old actress shares an intimate scene in a tent with co-star Jason Isaacs in her new movie 'The Salt Path', reports 'Female First UK'. The film is based on the true story of couple Raynor and Moth Winn who embark on an epic walk in the UK after a bad health diagnosis and homelessness. As per 'Female First UK', the actress said that such things are part and parcel of acting. As she said, "That is something you just expect as an actor'. The actress told 'The Sun', "That's part of what one does. I had an experience for many, many years working with the same actor every day. I've also done sex scenes on the very first day of working, which is never a joy at any time during filming. "So you're thrown stuff all the time and just show whatever you're given'. 'The X-Files' star added that it was straightforward to film the raunchy scenes with her "amenable" co-star Isaacs. She said, "Jason makes it very easy. He's very amenable, he's very likeable. And certainly physically, we feel like we're the same language, certainly by the end. We feel like our journey is baked into us, and we feel like we're part of the same conversation'. Gillian explained that she became desperate to play Raynor after reading her book of the same name and being "profoundly affected" by the story. "I read the book and I couldn't speak for days. I was really profoundly affected by it. I think I might have threatened them with an inch of their lives to hire me', she added. Indo-Asian News Service
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6 days ago
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Wamiqa Gabbi celebrates ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf' with her family and friends
Wamiqa Gabbi, and Rajkummar Rao's romantic comedy, 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' got a theatrical release on May 23rd. Recently, the leading lady watched the movie with her loved ones and was left emotional after receiving an overwhelming reaction. In a video dropped by the stunner on her social media, she was seen having a blast with her family as they all grooved on the 'Hutt Badmaash' track from 'Bhool Chuk Maaf.' Sharing her joy at his blessed moment, Wamiqa penned a heartfelt note on her Instagram. 'What do I say? How do I express? Is there a way to express that will surely reach everyone's heart? How do I share? It might seem a big moment to some and a small achievement to many. So where do I begun? So let me just share a glimpse of this have to live my life to know how I got here.... To this particular moment..... To this moment of seeing all my loved ones dancing around me with pride and happiness after we all watched #BhoolChukMaaf together. It was like as if we all won ! We all were winners of some sorts! We all celebrated ! We all laughed! and cried a little later,' she wrote. Everyone in the video looked extremely elated. In the meantime, Wamiqa revealed during an exclusive interaction with IANS, what makes her say yes to a project. She shared that if a role excites her and adds value to her work, that's what drives her to it. Wamiqa told IANS, 'I think it's both. If you feel that you're contributing something, that your character is adding something to the story, then of course it feels interesting.' 'And if the project also adds value to your work — because you want to do good work — then it's the same thing, I'm just saying it in a different way. It all comes down to the same thing. When you feel like doing it will be exciting or fulfilling, that's when you say yes,' the diva added. Talking about 'Bhool Chuk Maaf', directed by Karan Sharma, the film revolves around Ranjan, a small-town romantic boy from Banaras,who lands a government job to marry Titli but forgets his vow to Lord Shiva-only to be trapped until he fulfills his promise. A hilarious tale of love, fate, and redemption unfolds. She will next be seen alongside actor Akshay Kumar in 'Bhoot Bangla.' On May 19, after the wrap up of the film, the actress called being part of the film, directed by Priyadarshan, 'a childhood dream.' Co-produced by Faara Sheikh and Vedant Baali, the story for 'Bhooth Bangla' has been penned by Akash A Kaushik with screenplay by Rohan Shankar, Abilash Nair, and Priyadarshan. The dialogues for the much-awaited drama have been provided by Rohan Shankar. Along with Akshay and Wamiqa, the project also has Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Sharman Joshi, Mithila Palkar, and Jaaved Jaaferi in prominent roles, along with others. 'Bhooth Bangla' is slated to reach the cinema halls on April 2, 2026. Indo-Asian News Service
Gulf Today
27-05-2025
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Rasha Thadani has ‘first Dan rank' in Taekwondo, reveals Raveena
Actress Raveena Tandon revealed that her actress-daughter Rasha Thadani, whom she lovingly calls her 'Lakshmi', has a first Dan rank in Taekwondo. Raveena was in conversation with Farah Khan on the latter's Youtube channel. While giving a tour of her sustainable home, which has furniture made out of recycled wood, Raveena showcased a wall with the belts, which included a red, green and black. Raveena said: 'She is a first Dan First Dan Taekwondo She is a Dan.' In martial arts, a 1st Dan rank signifies the beginning of black belt level. It's the first level of a black belt, indicating that the individual has achieved a certain level of mastery and expertise. Farah said: 'My children also did Judo but after Blue Belt I think they left.' Raveena then showcased her son Ranbir's autograph collection and CDs, which are not available. She also showed a photo frame featuring Rasha's tiny footprints. The frame was put on the door. Revealing the reason, Raveena said: 'Look at my Laxmi's leg. Who is my Laxmi? Rasha. When a girl is born Laxmi is born in the house. If you keep her leg's mark on the door it will be good.' Further into the conversation, Raveena revealed that she was only allowed to go out with Farah, when she was young. 'The first time I went to a disco was when I was allowed, it was with Farah.' Raveena made her acting debut in the 1991 action film 'Patthar Ke Phool.' She established herself with films such as 'Dilwale,' 'Mohra,' 'Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi,' 'Ziddi,' and 'Laadla.' She will next be seen in 'Housefull 5' directed by Tarun Mansukhani. Meanwhile Rasha has recreated her mother's iconic track 'Chalo Ishq Ladaye' with actor Vedang Raina. The 'Sky Force' actor Veer Pahariya also reacted to their collaboration. In the comment section, Veer Pahariya called Rasha Thadani 'Heroine No.1,' expressing admiration towards the newcomer's screen presence and fluid dance moves. Rasha and Vedang teamed up for a skincare brand for its advertisement. Now that the audience has seen Vedang and Rasha's team up over an advertisement, they desire to watch Veer Pahariya and Rasha Thadani collaborate for a film, whether rom-com or thriller or comedy, and ignite the screens with their chemistry and believability as fresh faces. While Rasha Thadani made her way into Bollywood with 'Azaad,' Veer Pahariya made his debut with 'Sky Force,' which turned out to be a rather unconventional choice. Picking a patriotic role for a first film seems an uneasy task, however, Veer Pahariya's passion and hard work made it believable and sincere. The positive reviews and word of mouth further establish the fact that he's here to stay. 'Azaad' also marked the acting debut of Ajay Devgn's nephew, Aaman Devgan. Set in 1920s India, 'Azaad' sheds light on the life of a young stable boy who bonds with a spirited horse. The film also has Ajay Devgn, and Diana Penty in crucial roles. Indo-Asian News Service
Gulf Today
23-05-2025
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Woman arrested after attempting to enter Bollywood superstar Salman's building
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's security cover has been breached once again. In a recent incident, a woman, Isha Chhabra, 32, entered the lift area of the superstar's residence at Galaxy apartment in the Bandra area of Mumbai. However, before she could make her way to the actor's core residential area, she was intercepted by the security vehicle at Salman Khan's Galaxy apartment on Thursday. Security guards at the Galaxy Apartment nabbed the woman and handed her to the Bandra police, based on the complaint of the security guard, the Bandra police have registered a case against the woman and are investigating the case further. This comes in the wake of heightened security around the actor owing to threats by the jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The actor has been on the radar of Bishnoi, who wants to avenge the alleged hunting of the black buck by the superstar in the 1990s. Last year, two men on a bike fired multiple shots outside the actor's residence Galaxy Apartments in the Bandra area of Mumbai. The investigation later revealed that the shooting was aimed at intimidating the actor and was carried out on the instructions of Lawrence Bishnoi. The Bishnoi community considers blackbucks to be sacred, and the actor's alleged involvement has enraged the gangster, who has revenge on his mind. Bishnoi, who gained national attention after the murder of Punjabi star Sidhu Moose Wala in 2022, has openly given threats to Salman for his alleged involvement in the black buck hunting case during the shoot of 'Hum Saath - Saath Hain'. This year on Eid, the superstar also greeted his fans from behind the bullet-proof installed in his balcony. The actor also spoke with the media earlier this year, and agreed that on some days moving with security does become a problem for him. The actor also said that he is not afraid of the threats, and has left it to God to look after him and safety. Indo-Asian News Service
Gulf Today
22-05-2025
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Mahika Shamra regrets having a soft corner for Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi as a teenager
Indian actress Mahika Sharma admitted that she had a soft corner for former Pakistani cricketer and captain of the Pakistan cricket team, Shahid Afridi, as a teenager. However, she revealed that she feels guilty about it now. Talking about this, Mahika said, "I feel sorry, I was a teenager during that time, and wasn't smart to when I read those old interviews of mine. I see myself with hate and guilt. How shameful.. but as we all grow with time.. I'm no more like I was before.. I don't carry any feelings for him or anyone else from that country." Being proud of her Indian lineage, she added, "My love for my country, my culture is endless. And I feel proud to be born in the land of Hindustan. We Indians carry humanity, goodwill, and hospitality. That is in the upbringing of every Indian citizen. We don't believe in terror, nor do we accept it." Showing her gratitude towards our government, she continued, "I feel blessed that our country is in responsible hands. It's time to celebrate brotherhood and harmony. Gone are the days when the divide-and-rule policy worked. Today, we stand equal irrespective of gender or religion. No one can break us." All is not well between India and Pakistan ever since the Pahalgam attack on April 22, which led to the demise of around 26 tourists. Mahika is credited with many television shows like "Ramayan," and "F.I.R.", along with movies "Mr Joe B. Carvalho" and "Chalo Dilli." Indo-Asian News Service
