Have you heard? Rekha's 5-crore telly outing

Rekha

Rekha makes her way back to the small screen with Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyar Meiin. The veteran actor features in the promos of the show to highlight a twist in the tale. She is seen talking about her favourite subjects - lost love and old memories - in her deep alluring voice. The buzz is that she received Rs 5 crore as appearance fees. It was shot on a set created in a hotel near her Bandra Bandstand home. She preferred to wear a saree from her personal collection, and did the make up herself. Last October, Rekha was seen introducing the characters ahead of the triangular love story's launch. The title has been derived from the Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar chartbuster in Manmohan Desai's Raampur Ka Lakshman (1972). The film starred Rekha, along with Randhir Kapoor and Shatrughan Sinha. As it is her favourite song, she had instantly given her nod and even hummed the track. The show features Neil Bhatt, Aishwarya Sharma and Ayesha Singh in pivotal roles.

Watch your step

On Wednesday, Alia Bhatt accompanied Neetu Kapoor to check on the construction work at Raj Krishna. The Kapoor home at Pali Hill is being rebuilt. Looks like it will take a while for them to move in as the pandemic delayed the revamp.

Lara's amazing transformation

Lara Dutta Bhupathi plays Indira Gandhi in the upcoming Akshay Kumar-starrer Bell Bottom. She has been receiving compliments for her transformation as the actor looks unrecognisable. She was taken by surprise when the makers told her that they were casting her as the late premier. Dutta, who is known for her glamorous roles, took it up as a challenge. Ranjit M Tewari's directorial venture, also starring Huma Qureshi and Vaani Kapoor, deals with a hijack that happened during Gandhi's tenure. "I had a great time. There was a lot of homework and research that went behind it. But it was an opportunity of a lifetime that I am thankful for," said Dutta at the trailer launch in New Delhi.

Funny side up

Known for his wit, Arjun Kapoor now goes a step further. He will be hosting a fun chat session, Bak Bak With Baba, on Instagram. The actor feels the digital era provides an opportunity to create some ‘cool' stuff for fans. He has drawn up an interesting list of guests, including family members and industry pals. Kapoor aims to reveal unknown facts about them. His first guest is sister Janhvi Kapoor. He finds it ‘weird' that she always carries a bagful of clothes and wants to shower as soon as she reaches anywhere, including other people's homes.

Travel inspires

While Shah Rukh Khan is tied up with Pathan, wife Gauri and daughter Suhana are exploring Serbia. The interior designer posted pictures from the Church of Saint Sava in Belgrade. "Creative benefits that a designer gains is influenced by the travelling they do," wrote Gauri. Looks like the country's architecture and designs will find its way in her next project.

Lost in love

Nick Jonas, who was missing wife Priyanka Chopra Jonas, winged his way to London to be with her. For the past several months, PeeCee has been in England due to her work commitments. The singer made a halt in New York on his way from Los Angeles to visit her Indian food restaurant, Sona. Ever since it opened in March, Nick had not been to the place. He stopped by for brunch with brother, Joe.

Whipping up perfect delights

Anil Kapoor invited sister-in-law Maheep Kapoor and buddies Farah Khan and Arbaaz Khan as guests on Star vs Food. Mr Jhakaas showcased his culinary skills in the show, which has Bollywood stars and chefs rustle up a special meal for family and buddies. Though Anil is fitness conscious, he whipped up a sumptuous spread to tickle the palate. Khan, who calls him Papaji, was taken aback by his cooking skills.

It's happening

There had been buzz and looks like things are falling in place. After her Telugu digital shows, 11th Hour and November Story, Tamannaah Bhatia is collaborating with producer Dinesh Vijan for a web series. What has added credence to the buzz is the actor's recent visits to Vijan's office. It is said to be a romantic drama, which will be shot in multiple languages considering Bhatia is a known face in Bollywood and in the South.

Aishwarya's doppelganger

Netizens have unearthed another Aishwarya Rai Bachchan lookalike - Aashita Rathore. The model, who bears a striking resemblance to the star, has become the new Internet rage. Rathore has been sharing videos on Instagram in which she is seen mouthing dialogues and songs from Ash's films. Social media users find her closest to another Ash lookalike, actor Sneha Ullal.

Knocked out

Sara Ali Khan left netizens amused, confused and concerned after she posted a video with a gash on her nose. She apologised to parents, Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh, and brother Ibrahim. "Sorry amma, abba and Iggy. Naak kaat di maine," she wrote. She did not reveal how she was hurt. Netizens felt it could be while shooting for the upcoming action show, Mission Frontline.