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India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Janhvi Kapoor mobbed during Dahi Handi event in Mumbai, actor maintains calm
Actor Janhvi Kapoor found herself at the centre of chaos in Mumbai on Saturday as she joined Janmashtami Dahi Handi celebrations to promote her upcoming film 'Param Sundari'. She was mobbed by the crowd as she made her way out of the in a pastel yellow traditional outfit, Kapoor participated in the festivities and broke the handi with a coconut, a symbolic act marking the occasion. She also greeted the crowd in Marathi, wishing them on Janmashtami and urging them to watch her film, slated for release on August festive cheer, however, quickly turned overwhelming. As fans rushed in for a closer glimpse of the actor, the atmosphere took on a mob-like intensity. Despite the commotion, Kapoor maintained her composure, smiling and waving before being escorted to her car by security personnel. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani)Meanwhile, she is gearing up for the release of her next, 'Param Sundari', produced by Dinesh Vijan. It pairs Janhvi Kapoor with Sidharth Malhotra in a romantic comedy set between Delhi and Kerala. The film explores a cross-cultural love story and also features Rajeev Khandelwal and Aakash Dahiya in pivotal recently released trailer sparked mixed reactions online. While some criticised Kapoor's attempt at a Malayali accent, others appreciated the film's vibrant treatment and chemistry between the leads.- EndsTrending Reel IN THIS STORY#Janhvi Kapoor
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘We broke Handi of corruption': Mahayuti sounds poll bugle
MUMBAI: Blazing a new campaign trail ahead of local body elections in the state, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is tapping into festivals deeply cherished by Maharashtrians, starting with Janmashtami on Saturday, to win hearts – and votes. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis visited a total of 14 Janmashtami Dahi Handi events in Mumbai and Thane. (Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) With nine municipal corporations in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) up for elections, where the contest is expected to be fierce, the alliance cashed in on the Dahi Handi festival in a big way on Saturday. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended as many as 14 Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai, Thane and Bhiwandi, while his deputy and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde attended nine, most of them in Thane. Sounding the bugle for the polls, Fadnavis was blatant about the Mahayuti's new and admittedly ingenious strategy. 'Change is imminent in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation this year as we have broken the 'Handi of corruption' in the civic body,' said Fadnavis, in a veiled reference to the Shiv Sena-UBT, which has ruled the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for more than 25 years. 'With the help of 'development Handi' to be placed in BMC, we want to give a piece of development to the common people of Mumbai,' said the chief minister, at a Janmashtami celebration at Worli organised by BJP leader Santosh Pande. On Saturday, Fadnavis visited seven Janmashtami Dahi Handi events each, in Mumbai and Thane, organised by sitting MLAs and other BJP and Sena leaders. He jointly presided over a celebration with Shinde at Tembhi Naka, organised by Sena MLA Balaji Kinikar. Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar attended nine Dahi Handi events organised in party strongholds, including Ghatkopar, Borivali and Malad. 'Most of the big Dahi Handi mandals are linked to the ruling parties and their leaders such as Pratap Sarnaik, Prakash Surve and Ram Kadam. The presence of their senior leadership at the celebrations has helped the Mahayuti alliance reach out to lakhs of voters, especially Marathi-speaking people in the MMR,' said a BJP leader. 'Political parties traditionally cash in on these festivals but the Mahayuti alliance is going all out this time as local body elections are around the corner.' The strategy already appears to be paying rich rewards. The Konkan Nagar Raja Govinda Team in Thane set the record of a ten-layer Dahi Handi pyramid. The event was organised by the Sanskruti Yuva Pratishthan Trust mentored by Sena leader and transport minister Pratap Sarnaik. Up next, the BJP plans to use the upcoming Ganapati festival as part of its campaign strategy. The Mahayuti alliance recently gave it the status of a state festival and has announced prizes and funding worth ₹11.5 crore to Ganesh Mandals and people associated with the festival across the state. 'Through this drive, the BJP aims to connect with thousands of Ganesh Mandals and the devotees associated with them,' a BJP leader said.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Janhvi Kapoor Joins Dahi Handi Celebrations On Janmashtami, Fans Can't Stop Cheering
Janhvi Kapoor stunned in a traditional look as she joined Janmashtami Dahi Handi celebrations, broke the matki with fans cheering loud. Janhvi Kapoor is currently busy promoting her upcoming film with Sidharth Malhotra, Param Sundari, a rom-com based on two people from different cultures. Today, celebrating Janmashtami, the actress went to attend a Dahi Handi celebration, and the clips from the event are taking over the internet. In one of the videos that are now going viral, Janhvi looks stunning in a beautiful light-coloured traditional outfit. The actress wore a shiny, heavily embroidered blouse and paired it with a light-coloured long skirt. Kapoor tied her hair back in a beautiful braid with stylish, intricate accessories that elevated her appearance. For jewellery, she opted for a stacked necklace and big chunky earrings. In the video, Janhvi was also seen breaking the Dahi Handi (pot). Before the ritual, she asked, 'Zor se marna padega," and then she broke the matki and celebrated the festival with her fans. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) About Param Sundari's Trailer The trailer offers a peek into the colourful world of a Delhi boy, played by Sidharth Malhotra, and a Kerala girl, played by Janhvi Kapoor. They come from completely different worlds, and their culture clash leads to fun, drama, and plenty of romance as they meet, fall in love, and try to make it work. Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor on Param Sundari Janhvi Kapoor opened up about the film and said, 'Sundari is deeply personal to me. Her grace, quiet strength, and love for her roots resonate with my own South Indian heritage. Shooting in Kerala, surrounded by such beauty, I felt an emotional connection to her world that I hope the audience will feel too." Sidharth Malhotra said, 'With Param Sundari, I feel like I'm revisiting the kind of romance I grew up loving, but telling it in a way that feels fresh and relatable. Param has that Delhi boy charm, with a love story that makes you cross worlds. We wanted it to look as beautiful as it feels, and Kerala's magic really made that happen. I hope the audience feels the same warmth and joy we felt while making it." The romantic drama starring Janhvi Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra, directed by Tushar Jalota, is set to release on August 29. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
