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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Soha Ali Khan Is Making 46 Look The New 20 Without Breaking A Sweat
In a video, Soha Ali Khan is seen stepping out of her gym, dressed in all black athleisure. As the video progresses, we see her heading towards her car. Soha Ali Khan is a true fitness enthusiast and never misses her workouts even on holidays. Her commitment to maintaining good health serves as an inspiration for many of her fans and admirers. The 46-year-old's approach to skincare, diet and exercise contributes to her youthful appearance, with many describing her as an ageless beauty. On Tuesday morning, the Rang De Basanti actress once again grabbed the eyeballs with her simple and no makeup look. Soha Ali Khan Spotted In Mumbai In a video shared on Instagram, Soha is seen stepping out of her gym, dressed in all black athleisure. As the video progresses, we see her heading towards her car. However, before sitting inside her vehicle, the diva greeted the shutterbugs, stationed at the location, with her adorable smile. She accessorised her look with a black waist bag, a large sipper and white sports shoes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) How Did Social Media React? In no time, the comment section was flooded with reactions from fans and admirers. An Instagram user commented, 'She is so cute." Another one shared, 'Very Pretty." One of them wrote, 'Looking so beautiful." Soha Ali Khan's Workout Video Earlier, Soha dropped her workout video on Instagram showcasing her intense regimen, featuring squats, crunches, pull-ups and strength training. In the clip, she donned a multicoloured sports bra, sleek black gym tights and matching black trainers. Sharing the clip, she wrote in the caption, 'Just Hanging About." Soha Ali Khan's Work Front The actress was last seen in the horror thriller film Chhorii 2 in a negative role. Helmed by Vishal Furia, the film featured Nushrratt Bharuccha and Gashmeer Mahajan in lead roles. The film is a sequel to Chhorii, which is an adaptation of Furia's 2017 Marathi film Lapachhapi. Chhorii 2 continues the story of Sakshi (played by Nushrratt) from the first film, as she fights to protect her daughter, Ishani, from supernatural and societal evils. The sequel sees Sakshi back in the village she tried to escape, facing a more sinister evil that symbolises the deep-rooted gender bias in Indian society. Sakshi must confront not only the horrors of her past but also a new threat in the form of a shape-shifting priestess, Daasi, and a cult that seeks to sacrifice her daughter. The film marked Soha's return to acting after a three-year hiatus. She previously appeared in the web series Hush Hush, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video. First Published: August 12, 2025, 16:05 IST 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.
News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Video: Soha Ali Khan's Post-Workout Glow Is Impossible To Miss
Last Updated: Soha Ali Khan was spotted rocking her gym look and completed her outfit with a cap. Soha Ali Khan's dedication to fitness continues to inspire her followers. Despite managing motherhood and a busy career, she maintains an intense workout routine. Recently, she was spotted leaving the gym, where paparazzi captured her humble and down-to-earth demeanour as she paused to pose for a few photos before getting into her car. Soha Ali Khan was spotted in a white one-shoulder bralette with black track trousers. She completed her gym outfit with a side sling bag and a cap. She once again proved comfort can be stylish. Earlier, Soha shared a workout video showcasing her intense regimen, featuring squats, crunches, pull-ups, and strength training. In the video, she wore a multicoloured sports bra, sleek black gym tights, and matching black trainers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soha (@sakpataudi) Soha Ali Khan's Maldives Vacation Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu recently celebrated the actor's birthday with a family trip to the Maldives. Sharing moments from the getaway, Soha posted a series of photos featuring the couple and their daughter, Inaaya, enjoying the vacation. Along with the pictures, she wrote a sweet birthday wish. 'Aaj kissi ka to birthday hai… Happy Birthday," she wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soha (@sakpataudi) Soha Ali Khan Back On Screen Soha Ali Khan was most recently seen in Chhorii 2, which also starred Nushrratt Bharuccha, Gashmeer Mahajan and Jitendra Kumar. Vishal Furia directed the horror thriller, which was released on Amazon Prime Video. It is the sequel to Chhorii, which is an adaptation of Furia's 2017 Marathi film Lapachhapi. Chhorri marked Soha's return to acting after a seven-year absence. She previously appeared in Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3, which was released in 2018. 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.
New Indian Express
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Kajol-starrer 'Maa' collects over Rs 25 crore at box office in three days
NEW DELHI: Maa, a mythological horror film starring Kajol, has earned Rs 25.41 crore gross at the worldwide box office during its first weekend, the makers said on Monday. Directed by Vishal Furia, best known for Lapachhapi, Criminal Justice and Chhori, the film is written by Saiwyn Quadras. It released in theatres on June 27. Presented by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, the film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and co-produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak. The makers shared the box office numbers on the X handle. "Mytho horror wins big. Total worldwide GBOC of 25.41 crore," read the text over the film's poster. The film opened with Rs 4.93 crore nett at the domestic box office and went on to collect Rs 6.26 crore nett and Rs 7.24 crore nett on the following days. The total domestic box office collection of Maa stands at Rs 18.43 crore nett. "When Mytho met Horror, the audience couldn't look away! #MaaTheFilm in cinemas now. Book your tickets here," read the caption of the post. The film narrates the story of a mother who becomes Goddess Kali to end a demonic curse rooted in fear, blood, and betrayal. It also stars Indraneil Sengupta, Kherin Sharma and Ronit Roy.
The Hindu
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Kajol-starrer ‘Maa' collects ₹4.93 crore at box office
Maa, a mythological horror film featuring Kajol, has earned ₹4.93 crore nett on its opening day at the domestic box office, the makers announced on Saturday. Maa is written by Saiwyn Quadras and directed by Vishal Furia, known for Lapachhapi", Criminal Justice" and Chhori. It presented by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, and is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and co-produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak. The film released in theatres on Friday (June 27, 2025). The production banner shared the box office collection on its official X handle. The post featuring film's poster had "Fear Finds Faith 4.93 crore day 1 NBOC India" written over it. ALSO READ:Kajol clarifies Ramoji Film City comment: It's absolutely safe The caption read, "Your love has been unstoppable for this mytho-horror tale! #MaaTheFilm - in cinemas NOW." The film also stars Indraneil Sengupta, Kherin Sharma and Ronit Roy. It narrates the story of a mother who becomes Goddess Kali to end a demonic curse rooted in fear, blood, and betrayal.
NDTV
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Maa Review: Kajol Show All The Way But Film Falls Flat
New Delhi: Fronted solidly by Kajol in the guise of a woman who fights fiercely to prevent her daughter from falling prey to an old curse that hangs over the family and their village, Maa is a confused concoction. Faith, fear and feudalism flow into a feminine fable both fantastical and feeble. The mythological drama pans out in a remote Bengal village – its name is a Punjabified 'Chandarpur' and not 'Chandrapur' as it would be pronounced and spelled by a Bengali – off a forest that nobody dares to enter. Here, newly-pubescent girls disappear only to return within days without any recollection of what happened to them and where they went. That is pretty much the fate of Maa, helmed by Vishal Furia, whose fame rests on the 2016 Marathi horror flick Lapachhapi (remade in Hindi as Chhori by the director himself). It is way too erratic to be aware where it is going. Maa forgets what it wants to be – a straight up horror movie or a mish-mash of many things ranging from a good-versus-evil tale to a celebration of a benign, doting mother's power to be destructive when her child is threatened by a force she can barely comprehend. Forty years ago, twins, a male and a female, are born in an aristocratic home on the night of Kali Puja. The birth of the boy is greeted with joy all around. The girl is taken away and done to death under a massive banyan tree that is destined to become a key 'character' in the story and spread its tentacles way beyond the jungle. The killing of the girl unleashes a curse that casts a shadow on all young village girls on the cusp of adulthood. They are hounded by a daitya (demon), a personification of a fearsome giant tree that spreads terror around the zamindar's mansion that is now up for sale. The zamindar's son, Shuvankar (Indraneil Sengupta) – yes, the boy who is allowed to live and branch out – leaves home never to return. He hides his family's dark secret from his daughter Shweta (Kherin Sharma). Maa has more than its share of jump scares, especially in the first half, where dread and foreboding stalk Shuvankar and his wife Ambika (Kajol). The husband visits the village after a long absence when he receives news of his father's demise. He expresses a desire to sell the rajbari (manor). But he meets a grisly end before that comes to pass. The village headman Joydev (Ronit Roy) takes upon himself the responsibility of fulfilling the departed man's last wish. He locates a broker interested in the property and requests Ambika to come over and finalise the deal in person. Ambika and her daughter travel to Chandarpur. Before they can settle in and get a hang of the place, the duo runs into a chain of events that sends shockwaves through the mansion and befuddles the mother who knows just enough to be mindful of the dangers that lurk beyond the crumbling back façade of the manor. Religion and mythology play a key role in Maa. A Kali temple overlooks the courtyard of the mansion. We learn that the sanctum sanctorum has been shuttered for four decades. The longtime family factotum Bikash (Gopal Singh) informs Ambika that the shrine can be thrown only when somebody has a vision of the deity and earns the right to conduct Kali Puja rituals. While Bikash receives Ambika and Shweta with warmth and enthusiasm and his daughter Dipika (Roopkatha Chakraborty) quickly bonds with the city girl, his wife Nandini (Surjyasikha Das) views the inheritors of the property with suspicion. It becomes clear soon enough why she feels the way she does. Unlike many recent Hindi films of the genre, Furia's supernatural drama does not play horror for laughs. It cannot, however, prevent itself from straying into laughable terrain more often than is good for it. Maa is just too weird to be the patriarchy-busting fantasy that it aims to be. When the feudal seeks to suppress the feminine in a battle waged on the boundaries of superstition that often sinks into mumbo-jumbo, the film has a tough time holding its flights of excessive fancy together. The visual palette of the Saiwyn Quadras-scripted film is undeniably fascinating. The VFX, too, does its bit to spook the audience. Dimly lit interiors, discoloured walls and apparitions that watch from the shadows combine to create a few of the film's more chilling moments. But once the human and the divine begin to overlap and the fight between darkness and sanity assumes literal dimensions, the film falls flat. Maa, co-produced by Devgn Films, is a Kajol show all the way. But no matter what she brings to the table, consistency eludes the film as a result of a screenplay that could have done with more coherence. Ronit Roy has a meaty role that he does justice to. Kherin Sharma and Roopkatha Chakraborty, the two young actresses cast as girls tormented by the devil, are impressive. The themes that Maa tackles are untethered to the here and now, but it isn't the sort of mythological gender war drama that it aspires to be. It is way too unhinged to be earth-shatteringly terrifying. It flies in multiple directions and never finds a steady orbit. Only for Kajol fans.
