Have you heard? I am there, Malini tells producers

Hema Malini

With her contemporaries Sharmila Tagore, Jaya Bachchan, and husband Dharmendra reclaiming the screen, veteran actor Hema Malini says she would also like to do movies, provided producers come to her with "some nice roles". Malini's most recent appearance in a film was Shimla Mirchi, which released in 2020. In the 2000s, she featured in hit films such as Baghban, Veer-Zaara, Baabul, and Bbuddah… Hoga Terra Baap, all starring Amitabh Bachchan. A two-time MP from Mathura, Malini has been away from the movies for quite some time. "I would like to do it [films]. If I get some nice roles, sure, definitely, why not? I would like all the producers to come forward and sign me. I am there," the 74-year-old said when asked whether she was willing to take up more acting roles. October marks 20 years since the release of Baghban. Directed by Ravi Chopra, the family drama revolved around an elderly couple, played by Malini and Bachchan, who are forced to live separately when their sons refuse to take care of both their parents. Recalling working with Bachchan on the 2003 movie, Malini said she wishes they had done more work together, after Baghban. The duo also starred opposite each other in 1980s films like Satte Pe Satta, Naseeb, and Nastik.

Celebrating a world champion

Neeraj Chopra's win at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Budapest has been celebrated by Indians across the country, including Bollywood folk, who took to social media to congratulate the athlete. Chopra became the first-ever Indian to secure a gold medal at this championship. Shahid Kapoor shared a picture on his Instagram stories and wrote: "Congratulations to our world champion." Kareena Kapoor Khan shared a video on her stories and wrote: "So proud of you." National Award-winning actor Kangana Ranaut shared a post and wrote: "Undoubtedly the greatest of all time." Director Farhan Akhar also congratulated him.

Armaan ‘You' says yes

A million hearts were broken yesterday as pop icon Armaan Malik announced his engagement to long-time girlfriend and influencer Aashna Shroff. Sharing images from his proposal, the You singer wrote: "And our forever has only just begun". Industry colleagues including Neeti Mohan, and Ishaan Khatter extended their wishes. Malik and Shroff reportedly started dating in 2019 after having also previously been in a relationship. They have professed their love for one another often on social media. On Shroff's 30th birthday this year, Malik took to his social media handle and wrote, "Happy 30th to my favourite human. It feels like it's been a lifetime knowing you. Doing nothing with you is better than doing anything with anybody. Love you." Recently, the two had also shared pictures of them posing in designer wear, in Paris, sparking wedding rumours. Malik enjoys a massive fan following, especially among the youth.

Of all things love

ABCD actor Lauren Gottlieb shared that she got engaged to her London-based beau, Tobias Jones, in an intimate ceremony. She made an official announcement about the same on her Instagram handle. She shared a series of photos from her engagement ceremony and wrote: "A million times, yes, officially, forever, Tobias. You are the man of my dreams! I always knew there was that perfect combination of a man who is super driven, spontaneous, fun, and wild, and equally loving, kind, caring, and patient. You are all these things and so much more! After that first phone call we had from Los Angeles to London, I just knew we were supposed to be in each other's lives." Gottlieb had a prominent role in Remo D'Souza's directorial venture.

What's in a jersey?

The Delhi High Court has issued a directive to the filmmakers of the movie, Jailer, to ensure that from September 1, none of the theatres exhibit the jersey of
the IPL team, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), as worn by a contract killer in one of the scenes in the film. Justice Prathiba M Singh, who was hearing a suit filed by the IPL team against the filmmakers for using the team's jersey in a derogatory manner, said that the Rajnikanth starrer's release on television, satellite, or any OTT (Over-The-Top) platform shall have an altered version of the film, prior to its release. It is alleged that the contract killer in the film wearing the jersey reportedly makes derogatory and misogynistic statements about a woman. The IPL team argued that the negative depiction using their jersey without permission could damage their brand image, and equity.