QuickE: Kangana’s Marriage Plans; Big B Shoots for ‘Brahmastra’
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1. ‘I Plan to Get Married by Next February’: Kangana Ranaut at LFW
Kangana Ranaut walked the ramp at Lakme Fashion Week 2018 for Shyamal and Bhumika. In a press conference held after the event, Kangana opened up about her marriage plans.
Though she did not reveal much, Kangana said that she plans to get married by next year in February. The actor also added that she had given herself a deadline of December earlier, but now she has pushed it to February.
Click here for photos of Kangana Ranaut at Lakme Fashion Week.
2. Amitabh Bachchan Shoots With Ranbir Kapoor for Ayan’s ‘Brahmastra’
Amitabh Bachchan has now an active Instagrammer. The actor took to Instagram to share photos from his look test for Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra. Big B begins shooting for the film, which stars Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, next month.
Amitabh is also busy juggling other work committments. The actor is busy shooting for 102 Not Out which also stars Rishi Kapoor.
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3. Alia, Deepika, Aamir, Arjun & Others Join the ‘PadMan’ Challenge
PadMan makers have begun a period challenge to break taboos about menstruation. Bollywood celebrities have been roped in for the PadMan challenge.
Beginning with the man who brought about a revolution in rural India, A Muruganantham, it was Twinkle Khanna’s turn to challenge Aamir Khan, Shabana Azmi and businessman, Harsh Goenka.
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4. ‘Padmaavat’ Is a Success For Women: Deepika Padukone
Padmaavat may have led to a furious debate on whether the film is misogynistic and glorifies sati but Deepika Padukone says it has been an empowering experience to be a woman fronting an expensive Indian film. The success of the film will, hopefully, open doors for more such films, the actor said.
“For me, it is the success of womanhood in so many different ways. The film is also a celebration of the fact that this is the most expensive Indian film ever been made with a female protagonist. I view that as a victory. Not just for myself but for women in films,” Deepika told PTI in an interview.
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5. Kareena Was Surprised and Amazed: Saif Ali Khan on Walking at LFW
Actor Saif Ali Khan, who walked as a showstopper for designers Shantanu and Nikhil at Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer/ Resort 2018, says that his wife Kareena Kapoor Khan was amazed to hear about his plans.
"My wife was surprised and amazed as I believe; she thought she was the only one walking the Lakme Fashion Week. But this was a last minute thing," Saif told media during the post show conference.
When asked if he is going to be making LFW appearances regularly now, Saif said: "I don't know how Kareena would feel if I became a permanent fixture at the LFW."
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