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1622 days ago

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Rohit Purohit shares his fitness regime for 'Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii'

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Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Actor Rohit Purohit talks about getting fit for his character Dr Vikrant Saxena in the show 'Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii'. ## "Dr Vikrant's personality demands more from me than just learning medical terms and memorising the lines of my script. I needed to be in good shape because Dr Vikrant has been described as this good looking, fit man who charms people first and foremost with his appearance," said Rohit. ## 'Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii' is a story of an independent woman played by Additi Gupta. Rohit is cast opposite her. As his on screen personality is of a handsome blue-eyed Dr Vikrant Saxena, Rohit has to pay a lot of attention to his fitness regime to get into the skin of his character. ## He further continued and described his average day's fitness routine. "My morning starts with a banana protein shake and then I go for my morning run. After that, I have a healthy breakfast like a fruit salad or a bowl of oats and then go for the shoot. Even in between shoots, I go to my vanity van and try to do some lightweight training like pushups and cardio. ## "Then for lunch again I have dal and rice or roti and vegetables. In the end, I have a very light dinner like a leafy salad or something and I try to hit the gym on good days," he added. ## 'Dhadkan: Zindaggi Kii' airs on Sony Entertainment Television. ## Stay tuned.

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1622 days ago

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Himesh Patel on working with Adam McKay, Nolan, Danny Boyle: 'It's been a wonderful few years'

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New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Cambridgeshire-born Indian-origin actor Himesh Patel has worked with top filmmakers such as Danny Boyle, Christopher Nolan, Tom Harper and the most recent with Adam McKay in Netflix's 'Don't Look Up'. ## The 31-year-old actor feels proud of the work he has done with these names and his journey in the world of acting. He first starred in the Boyle's 'Yesterday'. He was later seen in 'The Astronaut', 'Tenet' and his most recent release is 'Don't Look Up'. ## Talking to IANS in a chat, Patel spoke about collaborating with names such extraordinary filmmakers. He said: "I am very proud of the fact that I have managed to work with several sorts of filmmakers that I admire and liked to work with. It's been a wonderful few years." ## "Hopefully I continue working with great filmmakers and I would love to work with these filmmakers again," he added. ## Netflix's satirical science fiction black comedy 'Don't Look Up' tells the story of two low-level astronomers, who must go on a giant media tour to warn mankind of an approaching comet that will destroy earth. ## Patel revealed the reason why the element of comedy was so important for the film. ## "I think when it comes to a message for a movie like this, a comedy is the most powerful way to really put the case across because it can really it wrong foots people. People think they are watching a comedy specially with a name like Adam'sa." ## He added: "But there are moments of really powerful and dramatic sequences and I think they are all the more powerfulaSo, I think it relaxes the audiences and then can really make an impact. No pun intended. ## The film also features a stellar cast of Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill and Timothee Chalamet. ## It is streaming on Netflix. ## Stay tuned.

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1622 days ago

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When Shagun Pandey sang with folk artiste for 'Meet' honeymoon sequence

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Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Television actor Shagun Pandey recalls singing folk songs with a local musician in Bikaner, Rajasthan, while shooting for a honeymoon sequence in 'Meet'. ## He reminisces: "The hotel I was staying in had a beautiful breakfast area and there was this old, local man who used to sit there and play some soulful music. I was so impressed by his craft that I wanted to learn from him. Even though we had early morning shoots, I made sure that I take out time, get ready half an hour early, and go sing with him." ## 'Tujhse Hai Raabta' actor Shagun is seen playing the character of Meet Ahlawat in the show. His character is married to Meet Hooda (played by Ashi Singh) and to make their love story more interesting, makers have included a honeymoon sequence. The actor shares further about his experience of singing with a local artiste. ## "We used to sing different regional folk songs together and he even helped me correct my dialect. He taught me some new songs too and I must say that I absolutely loved jamming with him, it was a great experience. The guests in our hotel also enjoyed our morning music sessions." ## "It has become my morning routine and while I am missing it now, I make sure to practice and sing during my free time at home or on set," he adds. 'Meet' airs on Zee TV. ## Stay tuned.

TV

1627 days ago

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Rumi Khan wants to learn the art of resolving conflicts in 2022

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Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) Actor Rumi Khan feels that new years are all about new opportunities. ## Rumi, who has acted in TV shows like 'Ishq Ka Rang Safed', 'Mahabharat' and 'Sher-e-Punjab: Maharaja Ranjit Singh', feels it takes too much effort to stick to our resolutions. ## He says: "We all know that it takes effort to build a strong social circle. Sometimes, it takes stepping out of our comfort zone, or getting rid of a bad habit. The arrival of New Year is the perfect time to make little changes that can have a big impact on our social life. With New Year just around the corner, I plan to learn something new, and after experiencing the pandemic, I feel there should be no place for hate in life." ## The actor, who is known for his roles in ‘Uttaran' and ‘Ek Veer Ki Ardaas: Veera', wants to learn the art of resolving conflicts. ## He adds: "Disagreements happen and we do get offended. Misunderstandings occur even between the best of friends. It doesn't have to lead to major drama, and damage our relationships. I'm trying to make it my goal to nip conflicts in the bud in the New Year. ## "If there's a rift between me and my friends, I will make the effort to have a conversation about the problem. I will hear my friends out when they share their perspectives. I will be respectful and considerate while sharing my own. And remember, it's always important to apologise if I have hurt someone's feelings. The better you are at keeping the drama to a minimum, the stronger your friendships will be in the long run." ## Stay tuned.

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1627 days ago

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Kapil Arya: 2022 will see me focusing more on professional front

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Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) Actor Kapil Arya, who tied the knot with 'Dil Hi Toh Hai' actress Gurpreet Bedi on December 22, plans to focus on the professional front in the New Year. ## He says: "Given the uncertain pandemic vibes of 2021, which clearly is the worst thing that happened globally, I have to say that our wedding was the highlight of this year. The New Year will see me focusing on the professional front, as I have some interesting projects lined up." ## The 'Doli Armaanon Ki' actor also wants to explore new hobbies in 2021. ## "I've always been an ardent fan of singing and have used the time in lockdown to write and compose my own songs with the plan of releasing my album some day soon. In fact, I wrote one of them for Gurpreet and sang it at the engagement ceremony," he wraps up. ## Stay tuned.

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1627 days ago

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Sunny Pancholi: I explored and experimented a lot as an actor in 2021

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Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) Sunny Pancholi says 2021 was special for him as he got opportunities to explore as an actor. ## The actor, who was last seen in the show "Balika Vadhu 2", says: "The year 2021 was special for me as I got the opportunity to act for a very beautiful show, 'Balika Vadhu 2'. I earned a lot of popularity and appreciation for my acting in the show. Even if I talk about my personal front, I made some genuine friends. The best part of the year was I got to explore and experiment a lot as an actor." ## Sunny, who started as a production assistant on the show "Mere Apne" and made his acting debut with "Behnein", looks forward to doing more social work in the New Year. ## "I want to pay attention to the people around me and see whatever I can do to make their lives a little easier. An act of kindness, any simple gesture can improve someone's day. I also wish to be an active part of an NGO who helps the poor, empowering them with financial freedom, soil harvesting as it is the burning issue in the coming decades," he adds. ## Stay tuned.