Have you heard? Baby on board

Rochelle Maria Rao and Keith Sequeira

Rochelle Maria Rao and Keith Sequeira are gearing up to welcome a new member to their family. The Bigg Boss 9 contestants announced yesterday that they are expecting their first baby. Rao and Sequeira shared pictures from their photoshoot on Instagram. Rao wrote, "Two tiny hands, two tiny feet, a baby girl or boy we can't wait to meet! Yes, you guessed it right, we are expecting! Thank you, Jesus, for this incredible gift and all of you for your unending love and support (sic)." They tied the knot in March 2018 in an intimate ceremony in Mahabalipuram.

A worthy make

Prime Video on Wednesday announced their upcoming docu-series on singer-rapper AP Dhillon titled, AP Dhillon: First of a Kind. The musician, whose full name is Amritpal Singh Dhillon, is known for chartbuster tracks such as Brown munde, Insane and Excuses, among others. The unscripted Amazon series will showcase the humble beginnings of the self-made Indo-Canadian musician from Gurdaspur in Punjab, his rapid ascent in the music industry, and his association with a Canadian record label as their hit songs transformed Dhillon into a global icon. The docu-series will feature a combination of Dhillon's personal accounts and interviews with his close family and friends.

New doors

One to often critique Bollywood, Nargis Fakhri found herself appreciating the opportunities she has been receiving. Elated to have joined the "OTT gang" with her debut, Tatlubaaz, she says, "In the ever-evolving landscape of OTT, the surge of captivating content has made joining the OTT gang undeniably enticing. Having previously worked in films, the opportunity to dive into a series was a refreshing and exhilarating experience for me."

Prepping for the next one

Parineeti Chopra recently wrapped up filming Imtiaz Ali's directorial venture, Chamkila, also starring Diljit Dosanjh. The movie narrates the life story of the late singer Amar Singh Chamkila, with Chopra portraying the character of his wife, Amarjot Kaur. As this cinematic venture is currently in post-production, Chopra, it is heard, has started exploring new projects. While there was news that she would feature in Shiddat 2, featuring Sunny Kaushal, it was subsequently reported that she eventually stepped back from the project. Now, buzz is that she has her eyes set on a musical film with a female-driven narrative. Set in the United Kingdom, the movie, as per reports, will go on floors in October 2023 in a start-to-finish schedule. It is also expected to feature Anupam Kher in a key role.

Bees saal baad

To celebrate the 20th release anniversary of Koi… Mil Gaya, starring Hrithik Roshan, the makers of the sci-fi hit said the film is set to be re-released in select theatres across the country on August 4. Koi… Mil Gaya, directed by Rakesh Roshan, originally hit the screens on August 8 in 2003 and narrated the story of a developmentally disabled man called Rohit (Roshan), who befriends Jadoo, an extraterrestrial being. His friend blesses him with extraordinary powers, a narrative that eventually led to the making of the superhero franchise, Krrish.

Adah unwell?

The Kerala Story actor Adah Sharma was hospitalised due to a food allergy and severe diarrhoea before the promotions of her upcoming show, Commando. A source close to the artiste said: "She came down with a severe burst of stress, hives and diarrhoea. Currently, she is under observation." Commando sees her reprise the role of Bhavana Reddy. Her character will weave together the film and the upcoming series based on it. The new action-thriller series is on the horizon, and it stars débutante Prem in the lead role.

Why won't you like me?

You know when people reveal their desires online and ask the "internet" to "do your thing"? It appears that Imran Khan's return to the big (or small) screen may also be the result of one such development. This, however, may not be Khan's desire, but in fact that of his fan, who wondered when he would make a comeback. It all began when a netizen commented on a recent post by Zeenat Aman, and lamented that while Aman has also made her comeback, Khan unfortunately, has not. The actor took note of this comment. "Chalo Aditi, let's leave this one to the internet. [If this post gets] 1M likes, I'll make it happen." Fans chimed in, encouraging others to also hit the button to "bring this man back to the screen".