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Crypto miners based in the United States will greatly benefit from the falling electricity prices worldwide, says Andreas Antonopoulos.
BTS FESTA has come with great news! Starting June, which is the month when they debuted seven years ago, on the right note, the South Korean group has achieved a huge milestone.
Their music video for 'DNA' from their 2018 'Love Yourself: Answer' album has hit the 1 billion mark on YouTube. This makes them the first Korean boy group to achieve this milestone. The music video originally released on September 17, 2018, which was the title track of their album.
Meanwhile, BTS has kick-started the countdown to their debut anniversary - June 13, 2020. The FESTA began with 'Airplane Pt. 2' summer version as their opening ceremony. It was filmed during their summer package shoot in Saipan, two years ago. On June 14, they will host virtual concert Bang Bang Con - The Live for their fans.
BTS is also working on their next album after the record-breaking release of 'Map Of The Soul: 7' in February, this year. Their Japanese album 'Map Of The Soul: 7 - The Journey' is set for July 2020 release.
The deadly coronavirus has spread like wildfire around the world. India has been in lockdown since March end in order to contain the spread of the virus. In the latest news, Wajid Khan of the music composer duo Sajid-Wajid has passed away due to COVID-19 at the age of 42. Sonu Nigam confirmed the news post-midnight on June 1 by sharing a photo with the music composer on his Instagram.
As per sources, the music composer had already pre-existing kidney condition before he tested positive for COVID-19. He was admitted to the hospital and was reportedly on a ventilator.
Tributes have been pouring in for Wajid Khan who worked with several artists and actors in the past. Amitabh Bachchan, Varun Dhawan, Karan Johar, Parineeti Chopra are amongst the few who are grieving the untimely passing of the music composer.
Check out the tweets:
T 3548 - Shocked at the passing of Wajid Khan .. a bright smiling talent passes away .. duas , prayers and in condolence ????????????
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) June 1, 2020
#RIPWajidKhan your music will always live on...deepest condolences to the family and loved ones ....gone too soon.....❤️????
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) June 1, 2020
shocked hearing this news @wajidkhan7 bhai was extremely close to me and my family. He was one of the most positive people to be around. We will miss u Wajid bhai thank u for the music ???? pic.twitter.com/jW2C2ooZ3P
— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) May 31, 2020
Terrible news. The one thing I will always remember is Wajid bhai's laugh. Always smiling. Gone too soon. My condolences to his family and everyone grieving. Rest in peace my friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers.@wajidkhan7
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) May 31, 2020
Just can’t believe this heartbreaking news????A true lover of music in every sense, incredibly talented & one of the happiest souls gone too soon. RIP Wajid bhai. Allah aapko jannat naseeb karein. You, ur smile & ur music will be missed. My love and duas to the family???????? #WajidKhan pic.twitter.com/JITIWKJ4nL
— Sophie C (@Sophie_Choudry) June 1, 2020
Damnit Wajid. Gone too soon. The songs you sang to me when I was depressed and made Barista in Andheri my retreat will never be forgotten. See you there some day you generous soul.
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) June 1, 2020
Gone too soon #WajidKhan.. thank you for the music????????deepest condolences to his family.
— Farah Khan (@TheFarahKhan) June 1, 2020
Wajid Bhai you were the nicest, nicest nicest man! Always smiling. Always singing. All heart. Every music session with him was memorable. You will truly be missed wajid bhai. ???????? #WajidKhan
— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) May 31, 2020
I used to call him my brother from another mother. Besides being unbelievably talented he was so gentle & sweet. I’m so heartbroken that I did not get to say Goodbye my sweet @wajidkhan7 I will miss you & our jam sessions forever. Till we meet again #RIP #WajidKhan #Gonetoosoon pic.twitter.com/RAq0pqHJwY
— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) June 1, 2020
Sad and heartbreaking news . RIP @wajidkhan7 ???? May god give strength to the family for this huge loss ????
— Bipasha Basu (@bipsluvurself) June 1, 2020
RIP Wajid bhai ☹️ you will be deeply missed. The music industry has lost a gem. Gone to soon. My heartfelt condolences to the grieving family and friends. Allah jannat naseeb kare ???? pic.twitter.com/UfD9yVj829
— Arbaaz Khan (@arbaazSkhan) June 1, 2020
Damnit Wajid. Gone too soon. The songs you sang to me when I was depressed and made Barista in Andheri my retreat will never be forgotten. See you there some day you generous soul.
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) June 1, 2020
My deepest condolences and prayers with all the loved ones and all those mourning the passing of Wajid Khan. What a deeply tragic loss of a life so young... #RIPWajidKhan
— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) June 1, 2020
Really really sad news of the passing away of Wajid Khan.. too young to go, such an amazingly loving guy and talent, will miss him a lot ???? .. rest in peace brother, hope you’re in a better place. ????????❤️
— Aftab Shivdasani (@AftabShivdasani) May 31, 2020
Shocked to hear the demise of music composer @wajidkhan7 , My deepest condolences to his family members & friends. RIP ????
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) May 31, 2020
Devastated to hear news coming in that one of my childhood friends, music director @wajidkhan7 of Sajid-Wajid has succumbed to #COVID19! Am shocked beyond words! @SajidMusicKhan, mere bhai, sending hugs to you and the family. This is so, so sad. #RIP
— Ranvir Shorey (@RanvirShorey) May 31, 2020
Heartbroken. Both @SajidMusicKhan and @wajidkhan7 have been close & true friends. The kind who might see the light on and show up at our studio in the middle of the night just to meet and talk and share a laugh. Can't believe Wajid and I will never speak again.
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) May 31, 2020
I’m shocked!! I’ve lost a dear brother Wajid! I can’t come to grips with this tragic news... He was such a beautiful soul..
Oh dear Lord, Please have mercy...????
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعون
May Allah SWT bless him in Jannat-ul-Firdaus...Ameen. ????
#WajidKhan pic.twitter.com/B6pO3HyuZM
— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) May 31, 2020
Wajid Khan and Sajid Khan, music director duo, are the sons of Ustad Sharafat Ali Khan, a tabla player. They first worked together for Salman Khan's Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya in 1998. They worked as composers for Salman’s films like Hello Brother, Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge (2002), Tere Naam (2003), Garv (2004), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), Partner (2007), Hello (2008), God Tussi Great Ho (2008), Wanted (2009), Main Aur Mrs Khanna, (2009), Veer (2010), Dabangg (2010), No Problem (2010) among others.
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South Korean group GOT7 may have been done the promotions of their last album 'Dye', they are currently busy with their solo work, respectively. The group's singer Yugyeom participated in the popular variety show, The King Of Masked Singer where he performed a duet and solo song.
The audience and the panel were left surprised to find that the man behind the raspberry outfit was GOT7 singer Yugyeom. For the duet, they chose to croon 'I Will Love You' song. For the solo stage, he chose to sing JYP Entertainment's CEO Park Jinyoung's song 'I Have a Girlfriend'. Since it was the first time he crooned the track, he said, "It's totally my first time to do it on air. It is amazing that I got to appear on King of Mask Singer. I'm glad I got a chance to perform here."
Speaking of why he chose the song, he said that growing up he saw, "Park Jinyoung on Television while performing it. At that time, I did not know what the term 'sexy' meant, but since then, it was my dream to become a singer and dancer. I respect the fact that he is still making music for a long time now."
GOT7 dropped their album 'Dye' in April with their title track 'Not By The Moon'.
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Newbie actress Ananya Panday started to make waves even before her debut in Student Of The Year 2. Following her debut, the actress starred in romantic comedy Pati Patni Aur Woh. The actress was looking forward to her next film Khaali Peeli’s release but amid lockdown that won’t be possible. There are also reports that Netflix has already bought the rights for the premiere.
Speaking to Bollywood Hungama recently, Ananya Panday opened up about everything from her movies to life in lockdown and even played fun games. When asked who are the gossip girls of Bollywood, the actress didn’t hesitate to answer. “I think Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karan Johar and Ranbir Kapoor. That’s what people say, right that they know everything. So, I think these three can be like the gossip girls,” says Ananya.
On the film front, Ananya Panday will star in romantic action film Khaali Peeli alongside Ishaan Khatter, Shakun Batra's film alongside Siddhant Chaturvedi and Deepika Padukone and her recently announced romantic action entertainer film Fighter alongside Vijay Deverakonda.
Director Mohit Suri is keeping himself busy during the lockdown. The filmmaker, who last helmed Malang that released in February this year, is ready with the first draft of the sequel, Malang 2.
Sharing a photo on Instagram, Mohit Suri shared a quote of Alfred Hitchcock and wrote, “To make a great film you need 3 things : The script , the script and the script.”
The announcement of the sequel was made earlier this month. “We are thankful to the audience who has shown such a phenomenal response to our film Malang after the theatres, now on OTT. While people are enjoying Malang on Netflix- Yes, we are coming up with Malang 2. Mohit and Luv are working on the sequel and more details will follow soon,” Ankur Garg, producer of the film, had said in a statement.
It is as of now unclear whether the original cast will return for the sequel. Mohit Suri and Luv Ranjan are currently working on the sequel and more details will follow soon.
Mohit Suri directorial film Malang is produced by T-Series and Luv Films. It released on February 7, 2020.
One can’t deny the fact that Tiger Shroff is an impeccable dancer. With his action skills on the big screen, he has often showcased his dancing skills to the audience. He often likes to learn new dance routines and shares it with his fans. This time, he has learnt a new routine which is absolutely amazing.
On Sunday, Tiger Shroff shared a new dance cover on Justin Bieber’s song ‘Yummy’ from his album, ‘Changes’. His smooth and slick dance moves have left the fans in awe including his rumoured girlfriend Disha Patani. “Love this song...#beleiber @paresshss @_anjalli_ @akshaydancelife444,” Tiger wrote in his caption. Disha left a comment on the post with three clapping emojis and a heart-eyes emoji.
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Love this song...#beleiber ???? @paresshss @_anjalli_ @akshaydancelife444
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On the work front, Tiger Shroff was last seen in Baaghi 3 alongside Shraddha Kapoor, Riteish Deshmukh and Ankita Lokhande. He will next star in Heropanti 2 releasing on 16th July 2021.
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Actor Sonu Sood met Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Saturday at Raj Bhavan. The actor has been working to help the migrant labourers reach their homes amid the coronavirus-induced lockdown. He arranged buses for them to reach their hometowns.
As everyone has been applauding his work, his work was praised by Governor too. The office of the Maharashtra Governor shared a photo from the meeting with a caption that read, "Film star Sonu Sood met Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhavan. He briefed Governor about his work to help migrant people to reach their home states and to provide them food. The Governor applauded Sonu Sood for his work and assured him fullest support in his endeavours."
Film star Sonu Sood met Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhavan. He briefed Governor about his work to help migrant people to reach their home states and to provide them food. The Governor applauded Sonu Sood for his work and assured him fullest support in his endeavours. pic.twitter.com/JlXVbZiUB4
— Governor of Maharashtra (@maha_governor) May 30, 2020
Apparently, almost 12,000 workers have been sent to their hometowns due to Sonu Sood's efforts.
Actor Taapsee Pannu, who is self-isolating in Mumbai, is mourning the loss of her grandmother. Without sharing much details, the actress shared a photo from the Gurudwara rituals as her grandmother's photo was placed along with the garlands.
Fondly addressing her as 'Biji', Taapsee Pannu wrote, “The last of that generation in the family leaves us with a void that will stay forever.... Biji”.
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The last of that generation in the family leaves us with a void that will stay forever.... Biji ❤️
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Taapsee has been sharing glimpses of her lockdown life on social media. The actress is also keeping her fans entertained by posting a lot of throwback pictures from the sets of her previous films.
On the work front, Taapsee Pannu will star in Rashmi Rocket, Shabaash Mithu, Haseen Dilruba, and an untitled film with Anurag Kashyap.
Ever since Zaira Wasim left the film industry ahead of The Sky Is Pink release, the former actress has been mired in several controversies. It was just a few days ago when she made some comments about locusts in India which were termed controversial by many.
Zaira had quoted the Quran and tweeted, “So We sent upon them the flood and locusts and lice and frogs and blood: Signs openly self explained: but they were steeped in arrogance- a people given to sin” -Qur’an 7:133.”
“So We sent upon them the flood and locusts and lice and frogs and blood: Signs openly self explained: but they were steeped in arrogance- a people given to sin”
-Qur’an 7:133
— Zaira Wasim (@ZairaWasimmm) May 27, 2020
Soon, she deactivated her social media accounts Twitter and Instagram after receiving a lot of backlash. Now, she is back on Twitter and expressing herself. "Because I’m just a human, like everyone else, who’s allowed to take a break from everything whenever the noise inside my head or around me reaches it’s peak :)," wrote Zaira after someone asked why she deactivated her account.
Because I’m just a human, like everyone else, who’s allowed to take a break from everything whenever the noise inside my head or around me reaches it’s peak :) pic.twitter.com/BMar06jIXl
— Zaira Wasim (@ZairaWasimmm) May 30, 2020
Zaira Wasim quit the industry claiming that it interfered with her faith and religion and that she was not happy with it.
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Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani will always be a special film for multiple reasons and one of them will be the iconic pairing of Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor. The film celebrates 7 years of its release today and Ayan Mukerji had proved why he’s one of the best in business because of this film. From the casting to music to cinematography, this film will never fail to give us major goals on multiple levels.
To celebrate the day, Deepika Padukone shared a couple of pictures from their first look test with Ranbir Kapoor as Naina and Bunny. Looking as dapper as possible, these pictures ooze chemistry. Deepika Padukone shared it with the caption, “Our very first look test...???? ‘Yaadein mithai ke dibbe ki tarah hoti hain...Ek baar khula, toh sirf ek tukda nahi kha paoge’-Naina Talwar #7yearsofyehjaawanihaideewani @ayan_mukerji #ranbirkapoor #bunny”.
Take a look at it.
Today is a good day to watch this film, yet again!
Milind Soman has been quite a fitness inspiration for a lot of people and his content on social media has been very helpful and motivational. He has also recently written a book, Made In India, and has now decided to uninstall TikTok. The actor and model took to his Twitter to announce the same with a video message from Sonam Wangchuk, the scientist that inspired Aamir Khan’s role in 3 Idiots.
Sonam Wangchuk in a video message has urged people to ban Chinese products after there were reports of Chinese soldiers capturing Indian soldiers around the border. Sonam Wangchuk lauded Milind’s efforts for doing the same and is hoping that people will follow his footsteps.
Take a look at Milind’s tweet.
Am no longer on tiktok. #BoycottChineseProducts pic.twitter.com/QEqCGza9j7
— Milind Usha Soman (@milindrunning) May 29, 2020
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Only recently, producer Ekta Kapoor announced that her much coveted supernatural show, Naagin 4 will have a kick-ass finale after the lockdown. Even though the fans are disappointed, they were glad to know that the season 5 will begin immediately for them. this season had Nia Sharma and Vijayendra Kumeria in lead roles and only recently, Rashami Desai had joined the star cast. However, Rashami’s role will be considered as a guest appearance.
Ekta Kapoor confirmed the details on her social media accounts and Nia Sharma went ahead to say that the production house was very professional about it and informed the actors a few days before making the announcement. After Rashami Desai and Nia Sharma have said that due thanks to the makers for this opportunity and the show ending, Vijayendra Kumeria has commented on the same too. He says when he first got to know the news, he was shocked but it sunk in after a while.
He was fine with the news after some time because it happens with every show, so as an actor he has to be prepared for such surprises. Vijayendra couldn’t help but thank Ekta Kapoor for this opportunity since it was his dream to work with Balaji. He’s sure something good is coming his way and has expressed his wish to work in a web series.
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Sara Ali Khan has been a fitness inspiration after she lost over 40 kilos in a span of a year and a half. The Coolie No. 1 actress has left all of us in awe of her impeccable acting skills and killer looks right from her debut in Kedarnath. The journey was surely a difficult one, but Sara is now a fitness enthusiast who loves to work out and even during the lockdown, she has made sure to work out at home with her younger brother, Ibrahim Ali Khan.
She recently took to her Instagram to share how she lost weight. Being the witty and funny one, her caption is surely going to leave you in splits. During the lockdown, she has made it a point to keep herself busy with activities and has also recently shared a video of how she transformed herself, quite literally.
Take a look at it.
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Episode 2: From Sara ka Sara to Sara ka aadha ????
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Currently awaiting the release of her next with Varun Dhawan titled Coolie No. 1, she will also be starring in Atrangi Re with Akshay Kumar and Dhanush.
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In these unique times, European denim brand ONLY in collaboration with Cosmopolitan India, innovates to present the retail world’s first campaign with brand ambassador Ananya Panday, shot entirely at home! With ONLY at Home, ONLY captures the canvas of Ananya’s lockdown diaries, encouraging girls to experience these unprecedented times with joy and creativity, while most importantly embracing oneself. Even as the world limps back to normalcy, self-love and self-care will not go out of style.
The campaign attempts to portray the new reality of the world, through the lens of the brand ambassador. ONLY at Home encourages consumers to wade through this season with a smile and unswerving hope, while continually moving forward.
Speaking on the innovation, Vineet Gautam, CEO & Country Head, BESTSELLER India, said, “Our ONLY girl Ananya is edgy with a signature style, just like our brand and we wanted to showcase that! We’re adjusting to current times but shooting a brand campaign at home is creativity and adaptability at its peak. We’re emboldened and filled with hope for the future. We will set more trends, bring in more innovation and continue to forge an inimitable bond with our customers.”
Ecstatic Ananya Panday says “ONLY came up with such a cool concept! A photo shoot, from home and with the best in the business directing us virtually. It was a completely different process but one that I thoroughly enjoyed! I’m excited to see the response it gets.”
Sharing her experience, Nandini Bhalla – Editor, Cosmopolitan India says, “We love associating with brands that resonate our vibe. ONLY is fun and energetic and this was a campaign woven together in creative heaven! We’re glad we could create something so iconic with the perfect muse!”
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Sony Entertainment Television announces the return of its cult love stories, that set a benchmark in the industry - Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi and Bade Achhe Lagte Hain. While Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi will air at 9:30 PM, Bade Acche Lagte Hain will air at 10 PM on weekdays starting 1st June.
Dr. Sonakshi and Dev Dixit from Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi, essayed by Erica Fernandes and Shaheer Sheikh brought a smile to audience’s faces and set their hearts racing with their chemistry and romance. Though culturally different, the two came together and redefined the meaning of love.
On the other hand, Bade Acche Lagte Hain, the love story of Priya and Ram, starring the hit and relatable pair of Sakshi Tanwar and Ram Kapoor, not just captured the imagination of the audience, but went ahead and catapulted this mature love story to greater heights! The show celebrates 9 glorious years of Priya and Ram and their beautiful journey of getting married, then getting to know each other and eventually falling madly in love.
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Pyaar ka yeh khoobsurat rang chadhega sab pe kyunki 1st June se raat 9:30 baje wapas aa raha hai #KuchRangPyaarKeAiseBhi sirf Sony par#SonyClassics@MamtaYPatnaik @niteshtiwari22 @raogajraj @IamEJF @Shaheer_S pic.twitter.com/M5sYNABOGj
— sonytv (@SonyTV) May 30, 2020
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Celebrities have been making the most of this lockdown by indulging in various activities, Sonal Chauhan is one of the celebrities who have been keeping busy with various activities like baking, working out, having fun photoshoots and engaging with her fans on social media.
While discovering new activities to do during lockdown, Sonal decided to try her hand at sketching. Her first sketch ever was called ‘Maa’ which she posted on her social media on Mother’s Day and dedicated it to all the mothers in the world, it depicted a beautiful pregnant woman cradling her stomach. Sonal was pleasantly surprised at her first sketch and decided to create another one. She decided to sketch something that was extremely close to her heart; Lord Shiva. Sonal is an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva and this sketch was extremely personal to her as it captures Lord Shiva as she sees him; magnificent, powerful, strong, fierce. Sonal decided to frame the sketch and shared it on her social media, captioning it ‘Om Namah Shivaay’.
Sonal is a self-taught artist and takes inspiration from images that fascinate her, be it images from a magazine, images online or even works of some great artists. Sonal’s sketches so far have been a resounding success and we can’t wait to see what more she has in store for us.
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Radhika Madan was among the first celebrities to head back to her hometown, Delhi, as soon as the domestic flights resumed. According to the government’s guidelines, strict measures are being taken ever since the domestic flights resumed on May 25. Radhika Madan is currently practicing the mandatory 14-days-long quarantine and is yet to hug her parents.
Speaking of her travelling experience, she says it felt like a scene from an apocalyptic movie and says that it could be our future, too. She further elaborated how they were asked to show their ID and boarding passes through a glass barrier. No human contact was ensured and they were boarded and de-boarded sequentially. Radhika further said that she avoided using the public restrooms and even though she was cautious, she was not scared.
The Angrezi Medium star further said that she wanted to be around her parents during these trying times.
Also Read: Radhika Madan makes her debut on TikTok describing everyone’s situation during the lockdown
South Korean group BTS' rapper-songwriter-producer Suga is making an impact with his recent mixtape release, 'D-2'. Made under his pseudonym AGUST D, the fiery second mixtape released on May 22 with the title track 'Daechwita' as he sampled marching music. The ten-track free mixtape features unique traditional Korean samples along with features including BTS' leader RM, musician Niihwa, American singer MAX and Kim Jong-wan of NELL.
The mixtape has landed at Number 7 on the UK Albums Chart. The entry makes him the first-ever solo Korean artist to land a UK Top 10 album. He also becomes the second Korean artist next to BTS to land a spot on the UK Chart. His single 'Daechwita' is ranked at Number 68 on the UK Singles Chart.
We have a new chart record! ???? @BTS_twt's Agust D becomes the first solo South Korean artist to score a UK Top 10 album with #D2 https://t.co/izUB9Qvz2D pic.twitter.com/hmxq2yRqm2
— Official Charts (@officialcharts) May 29, 2020
Coming to Irish Charts, the mixtape has been ranked at Number 10. This makes him the first Korean solo artist to enter the Top 10 in Ireland.
History made! Agust D aka @BTS_twt's Suga becomes the first Korean solo artist to ever enter the Official Irish Albums Chart Top 10 with his mixtape D-2 https://t.co/xeyjM7mAQt #AGUST_D_2 pic.twitter.com/xKdwdr8r0k
— Official Irish Charts (@irishcharts) May 29, 2020
The biggest news comes in from Australia on May 30. The rapper has debuted at Number 2 on RIAA Charts with 'D-2'. This becomes a highest entry for a Korean soloist.
At #2, @BTS_twt’s #Suga makes his solo debut as #AgustD with #D_2! #AGUST_D_2 https://t.co/gK73NOu1AF pic.twitter.com/0wTXNaKTIh
— ARIA (@ARIA_Official) May 30, 2020
Suga's first mixtape 'Agust D' released in 2016 that revolved around his hardships, confessions of his personal struggles, mental health, and more importantly, self-reflection.
Meanwhile, on the work front, BTS members are currently working on their next album after the release of 'Map Of The Soul: 7' in February 2020.
The invincible Amitabh Bachchan speaks about his forthcoming film Gulabo Sitabo starring Ayushmann Khurrana releasing on OTT platform.
Gulabo Sitabo is your first release on the OTT platform. Does it feel any different from your earlier in-theatre releases?
First of all, I want to know what OTT means. Is it an abbreviation for ‘Oh Teri!’. Sorry, bad one. That’s the Punjabi in me. As you know, my mother was Sikh. Coming back to your, question, no it doesn’t feel any different. Why should it? I’ve been working for 51 years and I’ve witnessed a lot of changes. The best way to survive is to embrace change, not fight it.
You have gone through a whole history of cinematic metamorphosis, from black and white to OTT?
That’s true. My first film Saat Hindustani was in Black & White. We then moved to colour. Then, from 35mm to 70mm. From mono-sound to the most advanced sound systems. From single screen to multiple screens. AND most importantly the WORKER on the set from pyjamas and bare feet to jeans and sneakers! The digital release is part of cinema’s ongoing process of evolution. One shouldn’t avoid change. I wouldn’t!
The younger generation of stars is so much in awe of you they find it difficult to look you into the eye on camera. It must have been really difficult for Ayushmann Khurrana to be so rude to you?
Let me correct you. The young actors are very confident and not in the least awed by me. The current generation of actors is a pleasure to work with. They are well-prepared before coming on the sets and thoroughly professional. Ayushmann had no problem whatsoever being, as you say, rude to me on camera. It’s ACTING, remember?
Hence the question, what it like working with Khurrana has no real relevance?
I cannot understand that question at all! We are professionals on the sets. And we all need to give our best shot. If any one of us gives less than our best then the work suffers. Ayushmann, which by the way means long-lasting and that’s what his career is likely to be, was doing his best on the sets. And I hope I was doing my best. You may ask the director Shoojit Sircar if I was good enough or not.
Shoojit has cast you as a grumpy old man again in Gulabo Sitabo after Piku?
For more than 20 years now, I have played the leading man, the hero who fights against all odds, beats up the villain and walks off with the heroine in the end. I never questioned my directors be it Manmohan Desai, Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Prakash Mehra in the past or Balki, Karan Johar or Shoojit Sircar in the present about why they cast me the way they did. Perhaps, they see me in a particular way. Perhaps, they have a mental picture of what I’m capable of and cast me accordingly. If Shoojit sees me as grumpy, then so be it.
What was it like shooting in Lucknow for Gulabo Sitabo?
Lucknow, it isn’t called a city of nawabs for nothing! It is a city that gives you a royal welcome, and serves you the best cuisine in India. The people are warm and hospitable. No wonder Lucknow has become a favourite shooting spot for our film industry. While we were shooting in Lucknow, there were three other films also being shot there. By the way, I look forward to shooting in your city, Patna, in the near future.
Amitji, Gulabo Sitabo required a lot of prosthetics from you. I know how wary you are even of sticking on a beard on your face?
That’s right! Do you remember the discomfort I faced when shooting for my dear departed friend Mukul Anand’s Khuda Gawah? That beard which you said made me look distinguished made me feel anything but distinguished. But Balki’s Paa tutored me in the art of managing with the most arduous prosthetics. In comparison, Gulabo Sitabo was simple…if you see 4-5 hours of makeup in the gruelling summer heat as simpler! But then if you are an actor you can’t complain. The hard work comes with the territory.
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Filmmaker Karan Johar has been sharing some of the funniest videos of his twins Yash Johar and Roohi Johar amid nationwide lockdown. The toddlers are keeping his followers entertained with their innocence and hilarious reactions to their father with the series 'Lockdown with Johars'.
A day ago, another video was shared by Karan as his kids did ‘screen test’. He asked them to portray different emotions - angry, happy, sad and love. The two of them were energetic performing in front of camera. Karan ends the video by saying, “Roohi, you have to finish your performance! I have no actor in the frame. Oh God, the story of my life these days.”
“We had a screen test done today! #lockdownwiththejohars #toodles,” Karan captioned the video.
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Earlier this week, Karan Johar confirmed that his staff members had tested positive of COVID-19. While they all took the swab test, their reports came out negative. They are in self-quarantine and taking precautionary measures.
Alaya F made her debut in the film Jaawaani Jaaneman starring along side Saif Ali Khan and Tabu. However, there is something else that was really noteworthy about the actress! Yes, we are talking about her dance moves in the song ‘Gallan Kardi’ from her debut movie.
The actress recently took to social media and posted a snippet from her the first dance rehearsal of the song ever. Alaya posted the video with the caption that read "My first rehearsal and first shot for my first ever song Gallan Kardi!! From sneakers to 6 inch heels???? the only constant is how terrified I was both times.. now I look back at it all and smile! #jawaanijaaneman @beingmudassarkhan @abhishri.sen."
Alaya F, on the work front, will be starring in the next production of Jackky Bhagnani.