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Twelve years after she made her industry debut, Huma Qureshi holds several lessons that she learned as a newbie close to her heart. Evidently then, when it came to extending support to her Mithya co-stars Naveen Kasturia and Avantika Dassani, the actor ensured the duo received the same help that she did, early on in her journey.  Recalling an incident with late actor Om Puri from the shoot of Viceroy House (2017), she says, “We were filming a difficult scene in Gurinder Chadha’s film. It was my first international production, and I was overwhelmed. There was an emotional scene involving Om sa’ab and me. As a newcomer, I didn’t know what I could and couldn’t say. I didn’t know if I could ask for another take. Om sa’ab sensed that I was hesitating [to ask for another take], and said, ‘Gurin...

Actor Rahman, who was a heartthrob in the 80s and 90s, made a mark with his work in Malayalam cinema over the years. After working in various South language films over the past four decades, he has now debuted in the web series space. "Being commercial actors we have reluctant towards smaller screens or OTT. But I know it is the future and it will conquer everything. OTT brought change in the media and entertainment. I have been getting multiple offers for web series in other languages as well. In fact I had almost committed myself to another Tamil web series with a great well-known director. Then I heard him and was struck by the story," he says talking to mid-day.com.  Rahman is very well known for his cop roles on screen. He has played cop roles in films like `The King & The Commis...

Actor Huma Qureshi is back to mesmerize us with her captivating performances, proving she’s a class performer. In ZEE5`s recent psychological thriller ‘Mithya: The Darker Chapter,’ she dives into a dark world of deception and rivalry, sharing the screen with Naveen Kasturia and Avantika Dassani. With a string of hits starting with the letter `M,` Huma’s lucky charm is shining bright! In a candid conversation, she reflects on her winning streak and the magic of `M` in her career. Huma Qureshi shares, “The letter `M` is very lucky for me—Maharani, Mithya, Monica, Oh My Darling—they have all been hits, and it’s a great feeling. It’s a great time for content and I am glad I am a part of this new wave.” As the second season of the ZEE5 series hit the streaming platform, the actor says that wh...

Sony BBC Earth Mini Series ReviewTitle: Mammals   (6 episodes / 50-60 min each)Narrated by David AttenboroughSeries Producer: Scott AlexanderRating: 4/5 This stunning new miniseries on Sony BBC Earth is focused on Mammals and their remarkable resilience and adaptability that allows them to survive against all odds.  As always, narrated by the 97-year-old, still sprightly Sir David Attenborough, with perfect intonations, precision and vivid, lucid elaboration, the series is a breathtaking tale of evolutionary specifics involved in combating a rapidly changing environment. From the Etruscan shrew, to stealthy leopards and social hyenas, species are spotlighted hunting, feeding, and going about their daily survival routines. We get to learn of little known mammal species and their vital role...

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Heidi Klum and Janelle Monáe opted for out-of-this-world Halloween costumes this year — both choosing to dress as the stubby alien E.T. for their parties on opposite coasts. While the similar costumes will likely spark “who wore it best” debates that are popular in celebrity magazines, the stars chose different interpretations of the creature from Steven Spielberg’s 1982 classic, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.(Celebrities didn’t hold back this year — see what others wore for Halloween.)Klum’s husband Tom Kaulitz dressed as E.T., while the model and television personality came as Mrs. E.T. with animatronic eyes, a long neck and a blonde wig. Monáe opted for a stubbier version of the diminutive...

TVF`s rom-com drama `Permanent Roommates` that stars Sumeet Vyas as Mikesh and Nidhi Singh as Tanya was India`s first web series. The show which has three seasons so far is among the most loved and popular shows in the country. Even after all these years, the story of Mikesh and Tanya, is remembered by fans. As the show completes 10 years, the cast of the show- Nidhi Singh, Sumeet Vyas and Shishir Sharma- recalled some fond memories from the show. Sumeet revealed that the statistics on the internet was against the show but he believes that it was the conviction of the makers that made the show what it became.  Sumeet Vyas reveals the statistical challenges of making Permanent Roommates "Everyone involved in the show was there because they really liked the story. They wanted to do somethi...

Descrease article font size Increase article font size It was a meeting of two divas on Saturday night during Adele’s concert at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. While singing her song Easy on Me, Adele appeared to scan the audience and spotted Canadian chanteuse Céline Dion among the audience members, according to a TikTok recording at the show.Adele approached her for a hug, and as the two embraced, the tears started to fall.As the pair separated, Dion dabbed at her own tears and wiped away Adele’s from her face.“One of my favourite people of all time,” proclaimed Adele as she returned to the stage, asking the audience to help her finish the song as she composed herself. Dion stood up and took a bow to thunderous applause from o...

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine tried unsuccessfully Tuesday to persuade a federal judge not to send him to jail, calling him “bro” and insisting he never meant to violate the terms of his probation from a felony conviction. Judge Paul A. Engelmayer in Manhattan ordered him detained for at least two weeks, citing alleged misconduct such as failing drug tests and declining to obtain required permission to travel — acts that he said would reflect a lack of respect for the law.The judge also noted that the performer left the Dominican Republic this year, violating a court order to remain there after he was arrested in January on domestic violence charges and detained in October 2023 after he was accused of assaulting a local music producer. His lawyers say he’s being treated unfairly there in a corrup...

Makers of spy thriller `Citadel: Honey Bunny`, starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu on Wednesday unveiled the title track. The track has been composed by Sachin-Jigar duo while the lyrics have been penned by Priya Saraiya. The song is sung by Sachin-Jigar, Ash King, Shubham Kabra, and Shruti Dhasmana. The video captures Varun Dhawan`s character Bunny training Samantha Ruth Prabhu`s Honey to become a spy agent. They can be seen performing action scenes. Building excitement among fans, the makers on Tuesday released the second trailer. The makers took to their Instagram account to share a 2:23-minute long trailer that offers a glimpse into Samantha`s character, Honey, a former struggling actress who is recruited by Varun`s character, Bunny, to become a spy. The plot takes a th...

Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as Young Frankenstein and Tootsie, has died. She was 79. Garr died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis “surrounded by family and friends,” said publicist Heidi Schaeffer. Garr battled other health problems in recent years and underwent an operation in January 2007 to repair an aneurysm.Admirers took to social media in her honour, with writer-director Paul Feig calling her “truly one of my comedy heroes. I couldn’t have loved her more” and screenwriter Cinco Paul saying: “Never the star, but always shining. She made everything she was in better.”Oh man, this is devastating. Teri was a legend. So funny, so beautiful, so kind. I had the honor of working with her in 2006 and she wa...