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Selena Gomez stalking Justin Bieber on Instagram?
2262 days ago
Hollywood

Selena Gomez stalking Justin Bieber on Instagram?

Los Angeles, March 31 (IANS) Singer Selena Gomez recently liked and unliked two photographs of pop singer Justin Bieber on Instagram, making some fans wonder if she is stalking her former boyfriend even as others felt her Instagram account could have been hacked.## Earlier this year, Gomez claimed that her eight-year relationship with Bieber led to emotional abuse.## Fans went into a tizzy when they saw that some photographs of Bieber were liked by Gomez's Instagram account last weekend, before unliking the same. They called it a hack job, reports dailymail.co.uk.## The 27-year-old had likes appear on a shot of Bieber 's tattooed torso and a paparazzi shot of them before their final break-up in February 2018. A fan account managed to grab screenshots before the likes disappeared.## On Saturday, "Hannah Montana" actor Moises Arias posted a black and white torso shot of Bieber and his tattoos. The Gomez fan account under the name "The Selena Rundown" managed to snap a shot of the star's account having liked the image captioned "thug life". The like was gone shortly after.## A second photograph posted by a "Jelena" (Justin and Selena) fan account, showing them during one of the last months of their relationship in 2018. In 30 minutes after the account grabbed her like, it was removed.## Fans in the comments made assumptions by what happened with her liking the photographs, with hundreds pointing to hacking.## One wrote: "She has obviously hacked sis is not crazy", while another added: "I think she's hacked."## Some said that "just admit she's messy" and another saying, "Can someone take her phone away from her please".## Bieber and Gomez dated on and off between 2010 and 2018. Following their final break-up, Bieber created shockwaves when he quickly turned his attention to Hailey Baldwin, before marrying her in 2018.## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Penguin releases 'Cricket 2.0: Inside the T20 Revolution'
2262 days ago
Cricket

Penguin releases 'Cricket 2.0: Inside the T20 Revolution'

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Why is Royal Challengers Bangalore one of the worst-performing teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL), despite having batsmen like A.B. de Villiers and Chris Gayle and being captained by Virat Kohli?## On the other hand, why is Chennai Super Kings (CSK) one of the best-performing teams, despite boasting fewer superstars and an ageing M.S. Dhoni as captain?## The secret could lie in the teams' captaincy styles. But more importantly, it lies in the way T20 teams plan, strategize and build themselves around a core group, which CSK has done.## In this Kindle edition of "Cricket 2.0: Inside the T20 Revolution", Tim Wigmore and Freddie Wilde take the reader on a whirlwind tour of the cricket format that has taken the world by storm.## From its inception, when T20 was accepted by a narrow vote of the Marylebone Cricket Club, to its current global popularity, from its original superstar Chris Gayle to newcomers like Rashid Khan and Sandeep Lamichhane, T20 has become a phenomenon that has resurrected the game of cricket.## From the sunny beaches of Trinidad and Tobago, which gave the world a West Indian team feared by its contemporaries, to the raucous stadiums of the IPL, today one of the world's most valuable sports tournaments, from India's original rejection of T20 to ultimately embracing it, signalling a shift in world cricket, Wigmore and Wilde break down how T20 has changed the game entirely, and why it may be the future of cricket.## Tim Wigmore is a journalist for the Daily Telegraph, ESPNCricinfo, New York Times and The Economist, specializing in cricket, sports analytics and the business of sport. He is also a weekly columnist for i newspaper (published in London by Daily Mail and General Trust).## Tim is also a former winner of the CMJ Young Cricket Journalist of the Year, and runner-up for the Ian Woodbridge Young Sports Writer of the Year award. His first book, "Second XI: Cricket in its Outposts", was named one of Guardian's sports books of the year for 2015.## Freddie Wilde works as an analyst and is on the editorial team at the cricket data analytics company CricViz, which provides services to broadcasters, professional teams and players. Freddie is also a freelance journalist, specializing in T20 cricket.## He has written for ESPNcricinfo, Cricket Monthly, All Out Cricket, CricBuzz, Wisden India and others.## For more and latest news about Cricket, stay tuned with us.

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Divya Khosla Kumar: World would be so dry without women
2262 days ago
Bollywood

Divya Khosla Kumar: World would be so dry without women

Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Actress and filmmaker Divya Khosla Kumar feel the world would be so dry without women, adding that several women around her are very inspiring.## "I feel so proud of being a woman because it's such a beautiful thing to be born as a woman. I think men can never understand how beautiful it is to be born as a woman because you are gentle, you are so caring and there is so much you give and so much love you spread in the world. I think the world would be so dry without women. I can't even imagine a world like that," said Divya.## "You feel very emotional and proud of the fact that you are a woman. You feel proud when you look at the women around you and when you see that they are so inspiring. I think in today's time each woman is adding to the world. I get inspired all the time from women around me."## Divya, who acted in films such as "Love Today", "Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo" and the short film "Bulbul", is the wife of Bhushan Kumar, the chairman and managing director of T-Series. They have a son, Ruhaan.## She has also directed the films "Yaariyan" and "Sanam Re", both produced by Bhushan Kumar.## Asked if it is easy for a woman to make it to the top on her own, she replied: "Nothing is easy and I don't think it's a gender thing because in any field you work you have to put in hard work and your passion. In the same field, you compete with men and other women, so, your strength, your desire to be there, your passion and hard work matter more than anything. I don't feel it's a gender thing."## Divya will next be seen on screen in the John Abraham-starrer "Satyameva Jayate 2", which is slated to release on October 2. "I am paired opposite John. I am really excited about the film. It's a patriotic film. I don't want to reveal much about it but I am just excited about my role," she said.## "Satyameva Jayate 2" is a vigilante action film and a sequel of the 2018 film "Satyameva Jayate". The film is co-produced by Bhushan Kumar and Nikkhil Advani and directed by Milap Zaveri.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Arjan Bajwa eager to play Air Force pilot on screen
2262 days ago
Bollywood

Arjan Bajwa eager to play Air Force pilot on screen

Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Actor Arjan Bajwa says after playing Colonel Sunil Sheoran in his digital debut, "State Of Siege: 26/11", he now wishes to play an Air Force pilot on screen.## On his parameter of choosing scripts, the actor said: "This is the kind of roles I would like to play -- one that potentially creates impact. I think 'State of Siege' has already set the bar. Having said that, I am so eager to play an Air Force pilot in a film. That is what I am dying to play! I fly as a hobby pilot and aviation is my first love."## Created by Abhimanyu Singh and directed by Matthew Leutwyler, the story of the show is based on Sandeep Unnithan's book "Black Tornado: The Three Sieges Of Mumbai 26/11".## The show also features Mukul Dev, Arjun Bijlani, Vivek Dahiya, Sid Makkar, Tara Alisha Berry, Khalida Jaan, Jyoti Gauba, Roshni Sahota, Suzanne Bernert, Naren Kumar and Jason Shah.## Arjan went through an extensive process to get the look and the feel of Colonel Sheoran right. On the show, his protagonist is a commando of the National Security Guard (NSG). According to him several conversations with Col Sandeep Sen, who was the second command of Colonel Sunil Sheoran during the 26/11 Mumbai attack, helped him to get depth and understanding of the character.## "It is true that I always wanted to play a character in uniform on screen, and playing Colonel Sheoran let me do so. I had a feeling that such an opportunity could become a milestone in my career. With the kind of review I am getting, I hope it has become one. I see the journey upwards from here," said the actor who began his career in modeling and also acted in Telugu films before entering Bollywood.## Asked if he feels that the influx of digital entertainment has given the right opportunity for an actor like him, Arjan said: "I wouldn't say so. When it comes to playing a substantial part in a story, I have always done that. All my characters in Bollywood films and the few films I did in the South have always been pivotal roles. However, when one plays a character like Colonel Sheoran that releases on an OTT platform, the exposure is much bigger. The show and the actor get good marketing and our work gets better projection."## "State Of Siege: 26/11" is streaming on ZEE5.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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The classic Bollywood feel-good binge guide for lockdown stress
2262 days ago
Bollywood

The classic Bollywood feel-good binge guide for lockdown stress

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) While we get to watch new films all the time, the lockdown could be a golden chance to catch up with a few classics across genres. Digital platforms are overflowing with them, and you would literally be spoilt for choice selecting some really enjoyable stuff that has come out of Bollywood over the decades. Twenty-one days, it would seem, is too short a time to catch up with what really defines vintage Bollywood and is available in the OTT libraries.## IANS picks a few old films that you might want to revisit, that will let you relax and bust the stress of lockdown. Of course, this is not a definitive list.## * Chupke Chupke (1975) -## Directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, the comedy film is about a man pretending to be a driver and fooling his wife's brother-in-law as an attempt to prove that the brother-in-law is not as smart as he claims to be. The film stars Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, and Om Prakash. It is available on Netflix.## * Munna Bhai MBBS (2003) -## The comedy-drama, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, is about a goon who sets out to fulfill his father's dream of becoming a doctor. It stars Sanjay Dutt, Gracy Singh, Arshad Warsi, late Sunil Dutt, and Boman Irani. It is available on Netflix.## * Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) -## The Manmohan Desai multistarrer is widely considered one of the best examples of Bollywood masala entertainment ever. It was Amitabh Bachchan's first major foray into a brand of comedy for the mass. Big B tickled the funny bone with his role as Anthony Gonsalves. The film had a lasting impact on pop culture, with Laxmikant-Pyarelal's distinct score, the dramatic one-liners, colorful characters and a peculiar mix of slapstick and melodrama. It is available on Netflix.## * Bobby (1973) -## The iconic film, starring Dimple Kapadia, Rishi Kapoor, Pran, and Prem Nath, is considered a classic in Indian cinema. It is about Raja, an 18-year-old son of a rich Hindu businessman, who falls in love with 16-year-old Bobby, a Catholic belonging to a very different stature. It is available on Netflix.## * Gol Maal (1979) -## The Hrishikesh Mukherji gem is one of the greatest mainstream comedies that Bollywood has ever made. Featuring Utpal Dutt in what has to be his defining comic role, the film stars Amol Palekar and Bindiya Goswami, in a merry story of confusion, triggered off by a man who, under circumstances, has to pretend that he has a wayward and ill-mannered twin brother. The film is available on Netflix. The idea inspired Rohit Shetty's 2012 hit "Bol Bachchan".## * Andaz Apna Apna (1994) -## The film narrates adventures of two young broke men who discover that a stunning heiress lives nearby and tries to charm her. It stars Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, and Shakti Kapoor. It is available on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix.## * Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994) -## Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Suchitra Krishnamoorthi and Deepak Tijori, the film is about a boy who falls for a girl who is in love with someone else and tries to create a rift between her and the man she loves. It is available on Netflix.## * Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) -## Watch the iconic Raj and Simran's story come alive once again. The Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol starrer follow the romance of two NRIs who despite being madly in love refuses to elope. It is remembered for its plot, dialogues, and soulful music. The film, available on Amazon Prime Video, also turned out to be a launchpad for Shah Rukh as the king of romance in the Indian film industry.## * Silsila (1981) -## It is a love story, thwarted by society's demands, which reappears as adultery. The film stars late Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Rekha, and Sanjeev Kumar. The romantic drama, directed by late Yash Chopra, is available on Amazon Prime Video.## * Lamhe (1991) -## The romantic drama is about a young man Viren (Anil Kapoor) falling in love with an older woman, Pallavi (late Sridevi) -- who goes onto marry her love. However, a tragic accident kills Pallavi and her husband, orphaning their baby girl, Pooja. Pooja grows up to be a spitting image of her mother. It is about how she falls in love with a now older Viren. The Yash Chopra directorial is available on Amazon Prime Video.## * Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983) -## The comedy film, directed by Kundan Shah, is a dark satire on the corruption in Indian politics, bureaucracy, media, and business. It features Naseeruddin Shah, Ravi Baswani, late Om Puri, Pankaj Kapur, Satish Shah, Satish Kaushik, Bhakti Barve, and Neena Gupta. You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video.## * Sholay (1975) -## The classic film tells the story of a retired policeman (Thakur) who summons a pair of small-time thieves to help him capture a notorious dacoit Gabbar Singh. Directed by Ramesh Sippy, the revenge drama features Dharmendra, late Sanjeev Kumar, Hema Malini, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya, and late Amjad Khan. It is available on Amazon Prime Video.## * Maine Pyaar Kiya (1989) -## The musical directed by Sooraj Barjatya holds a special place in the hearts of many who grew up in the 1990s. It re-defined friendship and romance in Bollywood. Directed by Sooraj Barjatya, the film traces Prem (Salman Khan) and Suman (Bhagyashree)'s love story hindered by family disputes and financial differences. It is available on Amazon Prime Video.## * Hera Pheri (2000) -## Priyadarshan's madcap misadventure starring Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Suniel Shetty, and Tabu narrates the story of three impoverished men who become rich by the end of the tale thanks to a freakish stroke of luck and a kidnapping plan went wrong. One of the most hilarious films ever made in India, it is available on Amazon Prime Video.## * Mughal-e-Azam (1960) -## The epic historical drama film, directed by K. Asif, tells a love story between Mughal Prince Salim and Anarkali, a court dancer. Salim's father and emperor Akbar disapproves of the relationship, which leads to a war between father and son. The classic film features Madhubala, Dilip Kumar, and Prithviraj Kapoor. Re-visit it on Amazon Prime Video.## * Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998) -## A remake of Hollywood movie "French Kiss", "Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha" stars Kajol and Ajay Devgn. The film, available on Hotstar, is about a couple finding love while pursuing different goals.## * Ishq (1997) -## Starring Aamir Khan, Ajay Devgn, Juhi Chawla, and Kajol, the film tells a love story of two couples when they are met with oppression by their parents, society and their class. It is available on Hotstar.## * Angoor (1982) -## The classic comedy film is about two pairs of identical twins, who are separated at birth and meet in adulthood. What follows is confusion, more confusion, and funny twists. The film features Sanjeev Kumar, Deven Verma, Moushumi Chatterjee, and Deepti Naval. It is available on Hotstar.## * Aunty No. 1 (1998) -## Starring Govinda, Raveena Tandon, Kader Khan, and Harish Kumar, the film narrates comical situations when Gopi (Govinda) dresses up as an aunt to solve problems of his friends. He gets into a funny situation where he must avoid two suitors trying to woo the aunt. It is available on Hotstar.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Divyanka Tripathi takes up Ekta Kapoor's Safe Hands challenge
2263 days ago
TV

Divyanka Tripathi takes up Ekta Kapoor's Safe Hands challenge

Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Television actress Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya took the Safe Hands challenge and shared a video where she is seen washing her hands.## Divyanka, who is popular for her role in the show "Yeh Hai Mohabbatein", took to Instagram to share the video, where she is seen washing her hands with forwarding and backward strokes.## "For those who missed several other #HandWashvideos and are still washing hands in old fashioned buckets. Posting it cuz I was nominated...but isn't it a good reminder too? @ektaravikapoor...finally kar dikhaya!" Divyanka captioned the clip, which currently has over 289K likes.## The actress mentioned that she was challenged by producer Ekta Kapoor.## Ekta replied on the comment section with a heart emoji and wrote: "Fantastic".## For more and latest news about TV, stay tuned with us.

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Ammy Virk unveils his new song 'Tod da-e-dil'
2263 days ago
Song

Ammy Virk unveils his new song 'Tod da-e-dil'

Chandigarh, March 30 (IANS) Punjabi singer-actor Ammy Virk, who is best known for his song "Qismat", is back with a new track titled "Tod da-e-dil".## The latest track is a melodious breakup song, which is written by "Sakhiyaan" fame singer Manindar Bhuttar.## Announcing the launch of "Tod da-e-dil", Ammy took to social media and wrote: "Special thanks to my younger brother @manindarbuttar for beautiful lyrics... thanks to @avvysra brother for brilliant music... Song produced by @arvindrkhaira and @jaani777... WAHEGURU JI SARBAT DA BHALA KARAN."## On the acting front, Ammy is all set to make his Bollywood debut in Kabir Khan's "83", which stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role. Ammy plays the medium-pacer Balwinder Singh Sandhu.## He will also be seen in the upcoming Hindi film, "Bhuj: The Pride Of India", which is a patriotic drama set against the backdrop of the 1971 Indo-Pak war. The film stars Ajay Devgn.## "I really feel blessed to represent India in both these films. It was my childhood dream to foray Bollywood and be a part of such impactful stories. Now, whole India will watch my acting skills on the big screen," Ammy said.## Stay tuned...

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Vin Diesel's son says COVID-19 is 'helping us in more ways than it's hurting us'
2263 days ago
Hollywood

Vin Diesel's son says COVID-19 is 'helping us in more ways than it's hurting us'

Los Angeles, March 30 (IANS) Hollywood star Vin Diesel uploaded a video that has his son Vincent Sinclair talking about how the pandemic is bringing out the elelemnt of humanity in people.## Taking to Instagram video, Diesel greeted fans by informing them: "My son just came out of his Mandarin class, online Mandarin class. We just wanted to give a quick shout-out and a quick message to the world." He then asked his 10-year-old boy who was standing behind him, "What do we wanna say?"## Sinclair looked at the camera to say: "We wanna say that as many ways as the coronavirus can be hurting us, it's also helping us in more ways than it's hurting us."## He added: "And way number one, it's making us feel like a global family. We're all connected in a way," reports aceshowbiz.com.## "Reason number two, we're thinking about the things that we didn't need but now we're thinking about...we're not thinking about the coronavirus because well, we believe that we're going to be OK. We're thinking about other things, like how we can help the world and how we can help each other."## The "XXX: Return of Xander Cage" actor smiled at the camera and delivered his own closing statement as saying: "We love you all." He also captioned the post, "Our global family..." along with a hashtag #leadwithlove.## Diesel's video post came just days after he opened up that acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg has urged him to make a return to film direction.## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Stuck in LA, Soundarya Sharma raises funds for Indian community
2263 days ago
Bollywood

Stuck in LA, Soundarya Sharma raises funds for Indian community

Los Angeles, March 30 (IANS) Actress Soundarya Sharma had flown to Los Angeles to hone her craft and is stuck there following the complete lockdown owing to the coronavirus pandemic.## Even though she is stranded indoors in an alien land, Soundarya is trying to do her bit to help the Indian community here.## The actress is raising funds for the Indian community in Los Angeles who are directly or indirectly affected by COVID-19.## "It's a very difficult and challenging time for the entire world. We all need to do our bit. I have been following the situation very closely here and back home, and realized that this situation would need everyone together," she said.## "I have initiated by helping some of my Indian colleagues here by offering them groceries and medicinal products, and I amin the process of setting up online/crowdfunding for the Indian community and Indians who are stuck here and can't get back home," she added.## The "Ranchi Diaries" actress hopes to get back to India soon.## "But the thought of so many of us, stuck here without proper food or medicare or accommodation, makes me shiver. I am praying that this goes away soon and we all heal from it, be it financially, emotionally or physically," said Soundarya.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Diljit Dosanjh to donate Rs 20 lakh to PM-CARES Fund
2263 days ago
Bollywood

Diljit Dosanjh to donate Rs 20 lakh to PM-CARES Fund

Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has pledged to donate Rs 20 lakh to lend support to the ongoing battle against the coronavirus pandemic.## Diljit took to Twitter, where he mentioned that the priority is to help the country.## "I'm committed to donating 20 Lakh rupees to the PM-CARES Fund. Our Priority Now should be to help our country get through this tough time. #TogetherWeCan," he tweeted.## The government set up the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund, or the PM CARES Fund, with the objective of dealing with emergency situations such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Contributors to the fund will enjoy tax benefits, it has been announced.## "People from all walks of life expressed their desire to donate to India's war against COVID-19. Respecting that spirit, the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund has been constituted. This will go a long way in creating a healthier India," PM Modi announced in a tweet on Saturday.## The Prime Minister is the chairman of the trust that includes the home minister, the finance minister and the defence minister.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Swwapnil Joshi: Experience gave me the ability to sustain failure
2263 days ago
Marathi

Swwapnil Joshi: Experience gave me the ability to sustain failure

Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) He was just a teenager when he played the title role of Lord Krishna in Ramanand Sagar's mythological TV show "Krishna" in 1993. Since then there has been no looking back for actor Swwapnil Joshi who went on to act in various TV series, excelled in Marathi films and is currently wining accolades for his role in the Marathi web series "Samantar". The actor says starting early has given him the strength to handle success and failure much better and a sustainable career.## He says a lot has changed in the business of entertainment since the time he did his first TV show at the age of nine. "Experience has given me the ability to sustain failure. I was quite young when I started and back then I was not doing things for success. Working in the industry for so long has made me realise that not everything that I will do with conviction will become a huge success, but I still have to believe in myself and I should have faith," Swwapnil told IANS.## His is currently seen playing the title role of the web series "Samantar" that also features Krishna Bharadwaj and Tejaswini Pandit. The series streams on the OTT platform MX Player.## The actor has appeared in successful Marathi films such as "Checkmate", "Amhi Satpute", "Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai", "Duniyadari", "Mangalashtak Once More", "Pyaar Vali Love Story", "Mitwaa", "Laal Ishq", and "Mogra Phulaalaa" among others.## Talking about his method of choosing scripts, Swwapnil shared: "I do not commit to a project without a bound script and I read it through. I am not one of them with whom a writer can come and discuss a one-liner and I commit to the idea and then the script turns out to be something else. No, I have to know the script because that is the backbone of the project."## "That apart I also have the parameter of who is the director and which production house is backing the project. At times, the story is good but not well executed or maybe not well marketed and properly released. Once the foundation, the script, is in place, without these two things, a film or a show cannot be materialised. Again, this is one of the factors that experience taught me," he also mentioned.## Stay tuned...

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Aparshakti Khurana: One should come out as a better version of themselves after lockdown
2263 days ago
Bollywood

Aparshakti Khurana: One should come out as a better version of themselves after lockdown

Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Actor Aparshakti Khurana believes the coronavirus lockdown will teach people many important lessons about life.## "I feel now no one will take anything for granted. Once people resume their work... they will value their work for sure. I hope people come out as a better version of themselves after the lockdown, and start building healthy relationships with each other than demeaning others," Aparshakti told IANS.## He also shared how is he spending time at home.## "Sometimes I read scripts or take narrations through video calls. Also, I am learning how to cook. I also spend some time in composing songs. And of course, spending quality time with my wife," Aparshakti added.## On the acting front, Aparshakti, who has carved his niche as a fine actor and a comedian with some interesting character roles, was recently seen in the dance drama, "Street Dancer 3D". He will next be seen as a solo lead in "Helmet", which also stars Pranutan.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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