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India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Erika, daughter of famous Bollywood villain, as gorgeous as Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Shraddha Kapoor, works as….
Without an antagonist, Bollywood films are completely incomplete. From the very beginning, films in Indian cinema needed a strong lead actor, whereas a strong villain always added the kick to the films. From Pran, Ajit Khan, Amjad Khan, to Amrish Puri, Anant Jog, Arun Bakshi and more, these actors were known for their grey shades. One among them was Gavin Packard. Gavin, of Irish-American origin, was born in India, and he dominated Bollywood not only with his acting but also with his looks and strong body. Though the actor passed away at an early age of 47, his legacy continues through his daughter. Do you know that Gavin's daughter looks as beautiful as Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon, Shraddha Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, and more actresses? Do you know who this person is? If not, then let us tell you we are talking about Erika Packard. Gavin had two daughters — Ericka and Camille. While Camille stays away from the limelight, Ericka is stepping her way into the industry. Be it fitness or beauty, Erica is ahead in every aspect and she gives tough competition to Bollywood beauties. Erica was born on 13 November 1988. Even at the age of 36, she is very beautiful and fit. Ericka started her journey as a model and has also featured in the famous TV reality show 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' in the 12th season of the show. Talking about Erica's personal life, she has dated famous actor Shakti Kapoor's son Siddhant Kapoor for a long time. Her name has also been linked with superstar Ranbir Kapoor. The picture of both of them also went viral. But neither of them ever said anything about their relationship. Coming to Gavin Packard, he has featured in some of the notable movies including Sadak, Mohra, Chamatkar, Tadipaar, Karan Arjun and more.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Raveena Tandon reveals she never wanted to be an actress: ‘I wanted to be a director like my father'
Raveena Tandon has long been celebrated as one of the most glamorous and successful actresses in Bollywood, but in a recent conversation with filmmaker Farah Khan , the Mohra star revealed that acting was never part of her plan. During her appearance on Farah's YouTube show, Raveena looked back at her early days and clarified a widely shared story about how she entered the industry. Contrary to the belief that she was always destined to be in front of the camera, Raveena said, 'I didn't want to be a heroine. I wanted to be a director like my father. I wanted to make ads. I never thought of being a heroine.' Farah Khan remembers a young Raveena: 'She was very beautiful' Farah, who introduced Raveena as the 'most beautiful heroine,' fondly recalled meeting her when she was just 16. 'I have known her since then. She was very beautiful. I told her, 'You will be a heroine.' She said, 'I will sweep in the studio… but I want to be in films,'' Farah shared. Raveena is the daughter of late filmmaker Ravi Tandon , known for classics like Khel Khel Mein, Majboor, and Jhuta Kahin Ka. Praising him, Farah said, 'His father was my favourite director. So many classics.' Raveena also added a fun trivia, pointing out that Baghban was actually a remake of one of her father's films. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo 'Baghban was also a remake of Zindagi Ki,' she said. From accidental heroine to powerhouse performer Though her journey into acting may have been unexpected, Raveena made her mark with her 1991 debut Patthar Ke Phool and quickly climbed the ranks with box-office hits like Dilwale, Mohra, Laadla, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi, and Ziddi. Raveena Tandon Looks Pretty and Youthful in Bandra In the late '90s, she became a staple in comedy blockbusters alongside Govinda, delivering hits like Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Dulhe Raja, and Anari No.1. She later won acclaim for serious roles in Ghulam-E-Mustafa and Shool, and ventured into parallel cinema with Daman and Aks in the 2000s. After a break from films, Raveena returned with the thriller Maatr, Netflix series Aranyak, and a key role in the blockbuster K.G.F: Chapter 2. Up next, she will be seen in Housefull 5, directed by Tarun Mansukhani. The star-studded ensemble features Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Dino Morea, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangada Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Soundarya Sharma, Chunky Pandey and Johnny Lever. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
News18
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Rasha Thadani Gets A New Tattoo, Mom Raveena Tandon Supervises Artist
Last Updated: Rasha Thadani got a butterfly tattoo dedicated to her mother, Raveena Tandon. Raveena guided the tattoo artist. Rasha Thadani just got inked! The budding actor was seen patiently sitting through it as her tattoo artist carved magic on the back of her neck. Throughout the video, her mother, Raveena Tandon, makes multiple appearances, instructing the tattoo artist on what needs to be done. Rasha Thadani inked a small butterfly on the back of her neck, which she dedicated to her mother. 'I always wanted a tattoo," an excited Rasha was seen quipping in the video. She also explained why she chose to opt for a butterfly design, adding that it is her way of honoring her mother's warmth, love, and constant support. Watch the video here: Interestingly, this isn't the first time tattoos have made an appearance in the Thadani-Tandon family. In 2021, Raveena Tandon got a tattoo as well. She posted a behind-the-scenes video on Instagram, showing paw print tattoos dedicated to 'all the four-legged magnificent creatures of this planet." The video featured a visibly thrilled Rasha enthusiastically supporting her mother—a moment that holds deeper meaning now, considering Rasha's own tattoo experience. Meanwhile, Rasha Thadani has been all over the news after she burnt the dance floor at Zee Cine Awards. She stepped into mother Raveena's shoes, and grooved to Tip Tip Barsa Paani, a chartbuster track from 1994 film, Mohra. She was also seen dancing to Madhuri Dixit's Ek Do Teen at the awards night. Also, Rasha has spoken up about her upbringing in multiple interviews. She once mentioned that her mother Raveena had ensured that her children were not raised in the shadow of her stardom. 'My mom always kept us away from her stardom. We saw her movies after we turned 13. She wanted us to live like anyone else," she told Mid-Day. Meanwhile, Rasha Thadani made her Bollywood debut with Azaad. She has yet to announce her next project. First Published:
Pink Villa
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Suniel Shetty reveals secret to unbreakable bond with Hera Pheri co-star Akshay Kumar despite misunderstandings: ‘If anyone tried to…'
Hera Pheri is making headlines after Paresh Rawal announced his exit from the third part sending shocking waves across the nation. It followed some legal trouble for him. However, fans will be able to see Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty reprise their role in the iconic film. The duo also shares a great friendship that goes back many years. They first starred together in the 1993 film Waqt Hamara Hai and since then their friendship has become the talk of the town. Now, Suniel opened up on the secret behind their unbreakable friendship with him despite 'misunderstandings'. In an interview with Zoom, Suniel Shetty shared, 'It was the time of no social media. So if ever anyone said anything or tried to create misunderstandings, it came from a legitimate source. Hence we could tackle it.' Calling today's world 'toxic', he added that the news today is without sources. People hide their identities and start abusing others. The Hera Pheri actor also shared how children of today's time are getting affected because of social media. Further, Suniel urged people not to believe in any rumors. He shared that in earlier days negative rumors existed as well but still, they continued to work with each other and their films ultimately worked. He added they don't meet their co-stars when they don't work but then spend days together while working. Suniel Shetty also talked about having fun during shooting with Akshay and shared that they were together all the time playing games and enjoying life. He recalled the time they were shooting in Shimla and waking up at 4am to play cricket with locals during the 7am shift. The actor added that though they used to stay in 5-star hotels, they used to stroll around the city and eat local parathas. He shared, 'It was a different world altogether and we were all secure.' For the unversed, Suniel Shetty and Akshay Kumar worked in several films together like Awara Paagal Deewana, Mohra, Deewane Huye Paagal, Sapoot, De Dana Dan, Dhadkan, Jaani Dushman, Hera Pheri and more. On the work front, apart from Hera Pheri 3, Akshay Kumar also has Housefull 5, Welcome To The Jungle, Bhooth Bangla, and Jolly LLB 3. Meanwhile, Suniel Shetty will next be seen in Kesari Veer with Sooraj Pancholi. For more such news, stay tuned to Pinkvilla.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Suniel Shetty talked about alleged rivalry with Akshay Kumar in the 90s: 'I don't decide who I want to pose with...'
After making his debut in the 1992 film 'Balwaan', was viewed as a potential rival to the then-successful . Rumors about their competition were common, with Rediff in 1997 suggesting that Suniel was unsettling Akshay's position. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Suniel later addressed these rumors in an interview with the website. Magazine Covers and Media Speculation Suniel and Akshay featured on magazine covers alongside and , respectively. While some interpreted this as a rivalry or competition, Suniel dismissed such notions, stating that there was no conflict or tension between them. Media-Created Rivalry Reported in Hindustan Times, Suniel clarified that the rivalry between him and Akshay was created by the media. He explained that the decision about whom to pose with for magazine covers is made by the magazines themselves, not by the actors. Suniel emphasized that there is no personal issue between him and Akshay, suggesting that the magazines have their own internal competition. For example, if one magazine features Akshay with Sushmita Sen, another might feature Suniel with Aishwarya Rai. He added that posing for photographs is simply part of their profession and is done in a professional spirit without any underlying conflict. Fans See Through the Hype When asked if people actually believed the rivalry narrative between him and Akshay, Suniel explained that fans are not easily fooled. He pointed out that magazines compete by sensationalizing stories on their covers to boost sales, but readers do not necessarily take those rumors seriously or believe the gossip. Long Standing Collaboration Since their early collaborations in the 1993 films 'Waqt Hamara Hai' and 'Pehchaan', Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty have frequently shared the screen. They gained further popularity with the 1994 blockbuster 'Mohra'. In 2000, the duo successfully shifted gears from action to comedy with 'Hera Pheri', alongside . Their partnership continued with movies like 'Dhadkan', 'Awara Paagal Deewana', and 'Deewane Huye Paagal'. Fans can soon catch them together again in the upcoming films 'Welcome to the Jungle' and 'Hera Pheri 3'.
