QuickE: Virat-Anushka’s Delhi Reception; Nawaz to Play Thackeray

Kareena gifts Taimur a forest, and other stories.

1. Virushka's Wedding Reception in Delhi Is a Star-Studded Affair

Back from their lavish Italian wedding, Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli and Bollywood superstar Anushka Sharma are ready to celebrate with the world. The first reception is today in Delhi and it’s a star-studded affair, with even PM Narendra Modi in attendance.

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2. Bal Thackeray First Look: Nawazuddin to Play Shiv Sena Supremo

Yes, it is confirmed. Nawazuddin Siddiqui would be playing Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray on screen. The biopic, directed by MNS leader Abhijeet Panse, has been written by Rajya Sabha MP and Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut, who will also produce the film. The first look of the film has been just released in which actor par excellence Nawazuddin Siddiqui is seen dressed as Thackeray. The look is eerily familiar to say the least.

3. Mommy Kareena & Nutritionist Rujuta Diweker Gift Taimur a Forest

Yesterday was little Nawab Taimur Ali Khan’s birthday and it was as princely as it could get as he spent the day surrounded by family in his father’s ancestral home in Pataudi.

While Saif Ali Khan gifted the little prince a jeep, mommy Kareena went a step ahead and gifted him a forest with nutritionist Rujukta Diweker.

Located in Sonave, 50 kms from Mumbai, it is a community farming initiative, that "thrives on intercropping". The idea behind the gift was to ensure that Taimur grows up to understand diversity and the importance of ecologically sustainable ways of life.

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4. I Know ‘Padmavati’ Will Come out & People Will See the Art: PC

Home girl, Priyanka Chopra is now more of a Hollywood girl. Her busy schedule keeps her away from India and consequently Bollywood.

The coveted Tinsel town star was back in the bay and she dazzled the audience with her performance at an award show, recently.

Chopra also made sure that her strong views on the Sanjay Leela Bhansali film, which is in the eye of the storm are heard.

“I have an incredible relationship with Sanjay sir and I admire him tremendously. I know this film will come out and people will see the art behind it. They just need to make sure that everything is sorted. I will always stand not only by Sanjay sir but also Deepika, Ranveer and Shahid for the film,” she said.

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5. In Pics: Akshay, Mouni & the Squad at the ‘Gold’ Wrap-Up Party

It’s a wrap! Reportedly a biopic on the life of hockey player Balbir Singh, the Reema Kagti directorial, Gold stars Akshay Kumar and Mouni Roy in a debut role.

Since firsts are always special, the erswhile Naagin, Mouni took to Instagram to post pictures of the crew who worked hard and then partied hard at Estella in Mumbai after the shoot wound up.

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