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Kareena Kapoor Joins Initiative To Improve Menstrual Health In Gujarat Schools
Last Updated: Kareena Kapoor supports a menstrual health initiative in Gujarat schools by the Government of Gujarat and UNICEF India, educating over 191,000 students with engaging tools. Kareena Kapoor took to social media to lend her voice to a powerful cause, backing a game-changing menstrual health initiative in Gujarat schools. Applauding the state's efforts to create safe, inclusive spaces for students to learn about menstruation, the actress highlighted the importance of awareness over stigma, calling it a crucial step toward building a period-friendly world. On Wednesday, the 'Udta Punjab' actress shared on Instagram that, developed by the Government of Gujarat with support from UNICEF India, the initiative is transforming how young students—both girls and boys—learn about periods. Kareena revealed that these specially designed corners offer engaging educational tools such as card games, role-play aprons, interactive models, and easy-to-understand booklets, making menstrual health education accessible and stigma-free. Sharing a couple of photos featuring girls, Kareena wrote, 'Periods aren't a problem… lack of awareness is. That's why Gujarat's schools now have Menstrual Corners which are safe, welcoming spaces where students learn about periods through simple & engaging tools like card games, role-play aprons, interactive models, and booklets. This game-changing initiative, developed by the government with support from @UNICEFindia, is breaking taboos and helping normalize conversations around menstruation." She added, 'With over 103,000 girls and 88,000 boys already reached, it's not just boosting awareness…it's building confidence, dignity, and helping girls stay in school and chase their dreams Let's keep supporting open conversations and safe environments for every student. #PeriodFriendlyWorld #MHDay2025 #MenstruationMatters." On the work front, the 44-year-old actress was recently seen in Rohit Shetty's action-packed cop universe film 'Singham Again,' where she shared screen space with an ensemble cast that included Ajay Devgn, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, and Jackie Shroff. Up next, Kareena Kapoor is reportedly gearing up to team up with director Meghna Gulzar for an upcoming project. The film, tentatively titled 'Daayra', is rumored to also star popular Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran in a key role. While the news has sparked excitement, an official announcement is still awaited. First Published:
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18 minutes ago
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Even After 20 Years, Kareena Kapoor's Poo Is Still The Queen For Karan Johar
Last Updated: Karan Johar dropped a post celebrating Kareena Kapoor Khan's Poo from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham on his Instagram stories. More than 20 years since the release of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and fans still can't get enough of Kareena Kapoor Khan 's Poo from the iconic film. From stunning outfits to vivacious screen presence and killer one-liners, her character was way ahead of time and lives rent-free in the audience's mind even today. Just like fans, Karan Johar, too, is still in awe of Kareena's portrayal of the character. What made us say that? The filmmaker's post on Instagram to celebrate Poo's legacy. FYI, Karan is the director of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. On Wednesday, Karan Johar dropped a post on his Instagram stories. Originally shared by Vogue India, the post read, 'Kareena Kapoor Khan's iconic portrayal of Poo still captivates a generation. She was our Cher Horowitz and Elle Woods, enveloped in unapologetic BDE (big diva energy)." It featured some of her glimpses from the film as she delivered the iconic one-liners like 'Tumhara koi haq nahi banta ki tum itni khoobsurat lago. Not fair," and 'Mere sath prom pe jane ke liye tum sabko teen department me brilliant hona chahiye – good looks, good looks aur good looks." Sharing the post, Karan Johar remarked, 'The OG Gen Z Gurrly." Released in 2001, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham stars Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kajol and Jaya Bachchan in the lead roles. Upon its release, the film struck a chord with the audience's heart and emerged as a blockbuster. Earlier, in an interview with IANS, Kareena Kapoor Khan opened up on playing Poo in K3G where she admitted that it was a difficult role. The actress said, 'There has never been a character on Indian screens where a mainstream actor will be so open and bold. It was way ahead of its time. When we were shooting it 20 years ago, Karan used to tell me that 'This is going to be an iconic character' and I would be like 'Why am I doing this?" She continued, 'Even after 20 years every girl remembers Poo or has some connect. It's just the way she carried herself. She was not a typical heroine. It's a difficult role to play… to have that kind of timing and dialogue rather than putting glycerine and crying. I think even I can't do that timing again if I tried getting back to her." Looking ahead, Kareena Kapoor Khan is set to feature in Daayra alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran.
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18 minutes ago
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Kareena Kapoor Reacts To Poo's Timeless Appeal: ‘I Like It…I Like It'
Last Updated: Kareena Kapoor's flawless acting turned Poo into a personality, an aura and a cultural icon. We all know a friend who exudes that iconic Poo energy, from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Brought to life by our very own Bebo, Poo is more than just a fictional character. Kareena Kapoor 's flawless acting turned her into a personality, an aura, and a cultural icon. Even 24 years after the film's release, fans continue quoting her sassy one-liners. Kareena herself has shared how much she loves that, even after more than two decades, her drama-queen character continues to captivate audiences. Kareena Kapoor's Reaction to Her Iconic Character Recently, Kareena Kapoor reshared a post on Instagram that talked about her iconic character from Kabhi Khushi Gham and described how Poo remains relevant in pop culture. Staying true to her character, Kareena captioned the post with the iconic dialogue, 'I like it… I like it." Vogue India also celebrated the legacy of Poo, sharing a series of photos capturing her unapologetic attitude and trend-setting style. One of the slides read, 'Kareena Kapoor Khan's iconic portrayal of Poo still captivates a generation. She was our Cher Horowitz and Elle Woods, enveloped in unapologetic BDE (big diva energy)." In an earlier interview with PTI, Kareena admitted, 'As an actor, you want to try and do something different every time. For me, it is difficult because I've been known for playing Poo and Geet… This thing has been fixed in people's minds. So, that has been a conscious effort that now I want to do different things." Stylist's Take on Poo's Pop Culture Relevance Speaking to Vogue India, Karina's stylist Divyak D'Souza said, 'Poo became a gay icon—that level of fabulousness is aspirational." He added, 'She fit the glamorous mean-girl trope we saw in Hollywood movies, but had the heart and soul of a desi girl. It resonated with audiences here." Bollywood's Obsession with Poo Poo's charm isn't limited to fans; Bollywood's younger generation is equally smitten. Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh once recreated the 'good looks, good looks and good looks" scene for an Instagram reel. Ananya Panday dressed as Poo for a Halloween party. And even at Anant Ambani's grand wedding ceremony, Shloka Ambani wore a reimagined version of the coral sharara set from the iconic 'Bole Chudiyan" song. A Timeless Film and a Timeless Character Directed by Karan Johar, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham remains a classic for many reasons, its star-studded cast, emotional storyline, rich character arcs, memorable dialogues, stunning locations, and unforgettable music. The film featured a powerhouse ensemble including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Jaya Bachchan. While every character in the film brought something unique to the table, Kareena's Poo stood out with her striking fashion sense, bold attitude, and confidence. Her carefree and unapologetic outlook on life still resonates with fans today. Poo's world still exists, you just have to believe in it. And if you don't, well… 'Whateverrr!" What's Next for Kareena? On the work front, Kareena Kapoor will next be seen in Meghna Gulzar's Daayra, alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead role. First Published:
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Ajay Devgn Has THIS Reaction When Asked About Casting Nysa Devgan In Kajol's Maa
Last Updated: Recently, in a conversation at News18's Rising Bharat Summit 2025, Kajol addressed ongoing speculation regarding her daughter Nysa Devgn's entry into the film industry. Kajol starrer mythological horror film Maa trailer has been released today. The story has impressed fans. During the trailer launch, Ajay Devgn was asked whether he had considered casting his daughter, Nysa Devgan, in the film. The film Maa is releasing on June 27. Ajay responded, 'She is not interested in this kind of work," shutting down speculation about Nysa's potential entry into Bollywood. Recently, in a conversation at News18's Rising Bharat Summit 2025, Kajol addressed ongoing speculation regarding her daughter Nysa Devgn's entry into the film industry. She stated that Nysa currently has no plans to pursue a career in acting. Talking at the Summit, the Do Patti actress said, 'Bilkul I 22 saal ki ho gaye wali hai abhi.. I think she has made up her mind that ki nai aane wali hai abhi." The trailer of Maa has been released, giving a spooky glimpse into Kajol's new horror film. It starts with her driving through a dark, scary road with her daughter when a dead body suddenly crashes onto their car. Later, Kajol takes her daughter to an old mansion and warns her not to go anywhere without asking. But the daughter gets curious and asks another girl living there to show her a locked-off part of the house. Though the girl is unsure at first, they end up going there—and she says, 'No one comes here and everybody says, rakshas lives here." Directed by Vishal Furia and featuring Indraneil Sengupta, Kherin Sharma and Ronit Roy, MAA, is the story of a mother who becomes Kali to end a demonic curse rooted in fear, blood, and betrayal. Presented by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, Maa is produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande and co-produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak. The film is set for a theatrical release on 27th June 2025. Along with Kajol, the film also features an ensemble cast including Kherin Sharma, Roy, Indraneil Sengupta, Jitin Gulati, Gopal Singh, Surjyasikha Das, Yaaneea Bharadwaj, Roopkatha Chakraborty in significant roles. First Published:
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Diljit Dosanjh To Start Shooting For Border 2 From June? Here's What We Know
Last Updated: And most likely the shooting will be completed in August. Makers are eyeing 2026 Republic Day release. Sunny Deol is currently busy with the shoot of Border 2. The film, directed by Anurag Singh, is a sequel to the iconic 1997 movie Border and features a star-studded cast including Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty. Pinkvilla has exclusively reported that Diljit will be starting the shoot of his part from June. And most likely, the shooting will be completed in August. Makers are eyeing a 2026 Republic Day release. Well, an official confirmation is still awaited. The entertainment portal quoted a source saying, 'Diljit Dosanjh plays a very interesting part in Border, bringing in the heart to the tale of the 1971 war between India and Pakistan. He begins his journey on Border 2 from June 10, and will be shooting for the sequences with Sunny Deol in the first leg." The source further informs that the actor will shoot with Varun Dhawan in the second leg of his stint, starting from July. 'Diljit has powerful moments with Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan, as also Ahan Shetty. There's also a strong backstory to his role," the source adds. Anurag Singh is looking to call it a wrap on Border 2 by August 10. 'While Sunny Deol is looking to finish shooting for large-chunk of his role in June end, Diljit Dosanjh and Varun Dhawan will wrap up their part in the month of August 2025," the source concludes. Earlier, Mid-day has reported that Varun would play Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, who received the Param Vir Chakra for his bravery and was promoted to Colonel after the 1971 Indo-Pak war in 1976. The source further mentioned 'Apart from holding look sessions with designer Sheetal Sharma, Varun met Indian officers, celebrated Army Day with them and [in conversations] tried to gain a deeper understanding of their lives," said a source, adding that the cast and crew prepped for a year before going on floors. 'Varun's scenes will begin with his departure from Sisana village in Haryana, joining the army, to his journey in the Indo-Pak war." Border 2 was announced in June last year. Sunny Deol is all set to reprise his iconic character from JP Dutta's 1997 blockbuster war film Border, in this highly anticipated sequel. The cast also includes Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty. The film, directed by Anurag Singh, is backed by a powerhouse production team comprising Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta. Border 2 is set to release in the theatres on January 23, 2026. First Published:
