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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Priyanka Chopra leaves a lasting impression on 'SSMB29' choreographer Vicky Bhartiya; says, "Truly inspiring to watch"
Picture Credit: X International icon Priyanka Chopra is making her long-awaited return to Indian films with ace director SS Rajamouli and starring alongside Tollywood star Mahesh Babu for the film tentatively named, 'SSMB29'. With the film in production, choreographer Vicky Bhartiya recently shared a post calling his experience working with the leading lady "truly special". Vicky Bhartiya shares a heartfelt note Taking to Instagram, Vicky Bhartiya shared a series of heartwarming selfies with Priyanka Chopra and wrote a message praising the actress for her professionalism, kindness, and energy on set. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) Tagging her in his comment, the choreographer, who is part of the film's dance team, expressed how working with the 'The Sky Is Pink' star was nothing short of inspiring. He wrote, "Working with @priyankachopra ma'am was truly a special experience. She's smart, funny, strong, and so warm with everyone around her. Watching her energy during the dance rehearsals and shoots was genuinely inspiring—she gives her all and makes it look effortless." Praising her humility and hard work Vicky further added that it was Priyanka's humility and respect for every member of the crew that truly stood out. He added, "What stood out to me was how much respect she gives to everyone, no matter their role. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 월 2만원으로 아이들의 한끼 선물하기 굿네이버스 더 알아보기 Undo She works incredibly hard and still manages to take care of people around her. I have so much love and respect for her. Thank you, Priyanka ma'am, for the inspiration and for being so kind, real, and passionate about your art. Truly grateful to have been a small part of this journey." At the same time, the filming of 'SSMB29' is moving along quickly. According to a report by 123Telugu, the next major schedule will take place in Kenya, where Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra will be shooting an important introduction sequence. The report describes the sequence as an important turning point in the film. The film also stars Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran in a key role.
News18
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Mother's Day 2025: Heartwarming Movies To Watch With Your Mom
Last Updated: Mother's Day Movies 2025: From Priyanka Chopra's The Sky Is Pink To Meryl Streep's Mamma Mia, there are several movies you can watch on this special day with your mom. Mother's Day is here, and what can be better than spending the day with your mom as you tune in to a heartfelt movie that will help you make your bond even stronger? Over the years, filmmakers have explored the various aspects of motherhood through a diverse set of characters. From Priyanka Chopra's The Sky Is Pink To Meryl Streep's Mamma Mia, there are several movies you can watch this Mother's Day. Here are the top five movie picks across genres that you can enjoy with your mom on this Mother's Day: Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway Inspired by true events, this legal drama highlights the extreme lengths a mother can go to in order to get her child back. This exceptional tale of motherhood, starring Rani Mukerji, shows a mother's efforts to regain her child's custody after she gets taken away by the Norwegian authorities. ALSO READ: Mother's Day 2025: Date, Meaning, Gift Ideas, Wishes And Quotes Otherhood This comedy movie is based on a novel titled Whatever Makes You Happy. It follows three moms showing up to their sons' residence in New York City unannounced as they felt forgotten on Mother's Day. The movie explores that stage of motherhood when a mother has to re-define her relationship with her children as they become adults. The Sky Is Pink Another gut-wrenching drama based on true events, The Sky Is Pink casts Priyanka Chopra as a mother who takes every possible measure to care for her daughter, who is diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis. This movie portrays a powerful picture of a mother's resilience and unwavering love. The Mother Jennifer Lopez stars in this action thriller movie that tells the story of a woman who used to work at the US Army and later partners up with an FBI agent after her teenage daughter gets kidnapped. Mamma Mia! Meryl Streep-starrer Mamma Mia explores the close bond between a mother and her daughter. Streep plays the character of a hotelier who plans her daughter's wedding. The daughter has different plans, as she invites three of her mother's former partners in the hope of meeting her real father. First Published:
India Today
08-05-2025
- Health
- India Today
Teen finally meets donor who helped cure his genetic blood disorder
Pratham, a 12-year-old boy from Bikaner, who underwent a stem cell transplant to treat thalassemia, met his donor, 35-year-old Rohit from Kanpur for the first is a genetic blood disorder that reduces the body's ability to produce haemoglobin. It requires frequent blood transfusions and can cause long-term complications. A stem cell transplant offers the only known cure, by replacing the faulty blood-forming cells with healthy ones from a matching was diagnosed with thalassemia at six months of age and underwent regular transfusions for several years. His family had been looking for a matching donor for nearly seven years. It was only after watching the film "The Sky Is Pink" that Rohit, a pharmaceutical management consultant, registered as a donor with DKMS Foundation India, a non-profit organisation that fights against blood cancer and other blood disorders, during the Covid-19 completed the process through a home cheek swab kit.A successful match from such a registration can lead to a stem cell transplant, the only treatment that can potentially cure thalassemia by replacing the patient's faulty blood cells with healthy ones."Thalassemia places an immense physical and emotional burden on children and their families, especially in India, where the incidence remains among the highest globally," said Dr. Esha Kaul, director of hematology at Max Super Speciality blood transfusions are a temporary solution, stem cell transplantation offers the only curative path forward. For many patients without a matching sibling, a matched unrelated donor transplant becomes their only lifeline. The challenge, however, lies in finding that one-in-a-million match. 12-year-old thalassemia survivor found his genetic match in Rohit. (Photo: DKMS Foundation) Pratham's transplant was carried out after Rohit was identified as a suitable unrelated match through DKMS. His treating doctor, Dr Vikram Mathews from Christian Medical College, Vellore, said a transplant was necessary after other treatments could only offer temporary relief."When Pratham first came to us, he was very young and playful. We gave him all the support and treatment, but a stem cell transplant was his only curative option. Luckily, he found a matched unrelated donor, and we could proceed with the stem cell transplant," said Dr. reports over 10,000 new cases of thalassemia every year. While blood transfusions are common, only a transplant can fully cure the disease. However, finding a matching donor is difficult, particularly for Indian patients, due to a lack of registered donors from similar ethnic and affordability remain major barriers to curative treatment. We aim to improve outcomes for more patients by bridging these gaps," said Patrick Paul, Chairman of DKMS India."Pratham's story is a powerful reminder that thalassemia can be effectively managed with early diagnosis and the proper medical interventions," added Dr. Watch
