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London, March 31 (IANS) Want to dine with "Game Of Thrones" star Emilia Clarke? The actress is auctioning off a virtual dinner with her in exchange for donations for coronavirus relief.## The actress is asking people around the world to donate money to SameYou, her charity that assists people recovering from brain injuries and strokes. The organization's new initiative aims to make beds for coronavirus patients and help people recover from brain injuries at home in order to free up more beds, reports variety.com.## Twelve donors will be randomly selected for a virtual dinner with Clarke.## "We'll cook it together and eat it together. And we will discuss lots of things -- isolation and fear and also funny videos. And, you know, the fact that I can't really cook. So it's going to be fun," Clarke said in an Instagram post.## The Mother of Dragons star is hoping to raise 250,000 pounds ($309,358) for the cause. The new initiative is in partnership with the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Massachusetts and the University College London Hospital.## "We are creating a virtual rehabilitation clinic so brain injury survivors have somewhere to go and somewhere to feel safe and somewhere to not feel so alone and isolated, which I think is a good thing. We need to do all we can to release as many beds as possible to free up our hardworking NHS," Clarke said.## Clarke founded SameYou after revealing that she had suffered from two brain aneurysms in the early days of "Game of Thrones".## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Budding singer Nupur Sanon's chemistry with Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar in the music video of B. Praak's mellifluous hit "Filhall" enthralled all. Now that Nupur has come up with an unplugged version of the song, Akshay is also part of it. She says the number wouldn't be the same without him.## Considering the fact that Akshay was caught up with shooting and other assignments when the song was filmed, Nupur says she was surprised when she called him up and he readily agreed to take out time and make an appearance in the video.## " 'Filhall' can never be 'Filhall' without Akshay sir, and the female version would have been incomplete without his presence. I was shooting for the cover when I called up Akshay sir and requested him to be a part of it in some way," Nupur recalled.## "He agreed even though he was shooting for a film far away. He finished his shoot, came for literally five minutes, gave the best shot and took the video to another level!" added Nupur, who is the younger sister of actress Kriti Sanon.## Nupur Sanon's cover version of "Filhall" credits Jaani as lyricist and composer.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Hyderabad, March 31 (IANS) Allu Arjun is undoubtedly one of Telugu cinema's most charismatic and stylish actors. He's also a fantastic dancer. While Allu Arjun's fan enjoys and replicates his dance moves, he has now also earned a special fan in Bollywood actress Disha Patani.## Taking to her Instagram account, Disha posted a video of the song "Butta Bomma" from Allu Arjun's 2020 film "Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo" and tagged Allu Arjun asking him, "@alluarjun how do you do it".## The actor responded: "I love music. Good music makes me dance. Thank you for the compliment."## Awestruck, Disha reposted it with her reply: "Thank you for inspiring all of us".## Incidentally, Disha has a special place in her heart for the Telugu cinema. She made her debut with Puri Jagannadh's 2015 release, "Loafer", co-starring Varun Tej.## Allu Arjun's dance moves have also impressed Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan. In an interview, Hrithik described Allu Ajun's killer moves saying: "OMG! Energetic, Strong & Inspiring!".## A few weeks ago, actress Shilpa Shetty took to TikTok to perform the signature step of "Butta Bomma".## Allu Arjun made his debut in the 2003 film "Gangotri". Seventeen years on, he is one of the most popular actors in South Indian cinema. Recently, he contributed Rs 1.25 crore to aid the battle against the coronavirus outbreak in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala.## In his video message the actor said: "The COVID-19 has taken the world by storm and changed our everyday lives, but even at times like this person like doctors, nurses, military, policemen and many other sectors have done a great contribution to our society," He went on to add ''With all humility, I would like to announce Rs 1.25 crore to the people of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Kerala."## Allu Arjun has signed director Sukumar's film, which is also said to star Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Sethupathi.## For more and latest news about Tollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal is donating Rs 1 crore to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's relief fund and Chief Minister's (Maharashtra) relief fund, to lend support to the ongoing battle with COVID-19 pandemic.## Vicky on Tuesday took to Instagram, where he shared a note that read: "While I am blessed enough to be seated with my loved ones in the comforts of my home, there are many who are not as fortunate.## "In this time of crisis, I humbly pledge to contribute an amount of Rs. 1 crore to PM-CARES and Maharashtra Chief Minister Relief Fund. We are in this together and we'll win this together. Let us all do our bit for a healthier and stronger future."## Many Bollywood celebrities like Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, Kartik Aaryan, Diljit Dosanjh, Anushka Sharma among many others have come forward to contribute monetarily in these times of crisis.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Los Angeles, March 31 (IANS) The Hollywood couple of Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively has donated $400,000 to New York hospitals to aid the battle against the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.## According to TMZ, Reynolds, 43, and Lively, 32, made personal $100k donations to NYU Hospital, Mount Sinai, Northern Westchester, and Elmhurst reports dailymail.co.uk.## They are also encouraging others to help out their local hospitals and healthcare professionals.## Earlier this month, they donated $1 million to be split between Feeding America and Food Banks Canada. Reynolds also pledged to donate 30 percent of all proceeds from his Aviation Gin to bartenders who are out of work amid nightlife and hospitality closure.## He also joined Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging followers to stay home.## Through a funny video, the "Deadpool" star said: "I think in times of crisis, we all know it's the celebrities that we count on most. They're the ones who are gonna help us get through this. Right after healthcare workers, of course... first responders, people who work in essential services, ping pong players, mannequins, childhood imaginary friends, like 400 other types of people."## "Look, stay at home, practice social distancing, wash your hands. We are gonna get through this thing together," he concluded.## Reynolds and Lively welcomed their third daughter last year. They also share James, five, and Inez, three. At the moment, they are staying safe with their children as they maintain social distance amid the growing coronavirus pandemic.## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Actress Erica Fernandes has lots of time in hand now due to the nationwide lockdown. So, she is now whipping up some of her favorite dishes in the kitchen.## From binge-watching television shows and movies to spending quality time with her pet dog Champ, Erica has been catching up on all things she missed out on doing due to a hectic shooting schedule. She has also taken up cooking at home once again.## Speaking about her love for cooking, Erica said: "I have always loved cooking for myself and everyone at home too, but due to my packed schedule in the last 1 year, I haven't really gotten a chance to step into the kitchen."## "But now with some free time in hand and having to do all the work for myself, I decided to start cooking again. Cooking for me is therapeutic. It's a big stressbuster and helps keep my mind occupied and diverted during these tense and uncertain times."## From khatti dal to aloo methi ki sabzi to chicken dish, she has tried it all.## "I cook based on whatever I am in the mood of eating, though there has to be at least one vegetarian dish daily. I am pretty happy to have stepped back into the kitchen after long, and over these 21 days I really plan to cook to the best I can," said the "Kasautii Zindagii Kay" actress.## For more and latest news about TV, stay tuned with us.

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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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Rohit Sharma is the latest cricket player to donate in combatting the ongoing health crisis all over the world, Covid-19. ## The attacking opener donates INR 80 Lakh (45 Lakhs to PM Cares Fund, 25 lakhs to CM Relief Fund Maharashtra, 5 lakhs to @FeedingIndia, and 5 lakhs to Welfare Of Stray Dogs) to help the government to provide essentials to needy people. ## Rohit Sharma took to twitter to announce the help and said, "We need our country back on feet & the onus is on us. I’ve done my bit to donate 45lakhs to #PMCaresFunds, 25lakhs to #CMReliefFund Maharashtra, 5lakhs to @FeedingIndia and 5lakhs to #WelfareOfStrayDogs.Let’s get behind our leaders and support them @narendramodi @CMOMaharashtra". ## We need our country back on feet & the onus is on us. I’ve done my bit to donate 45lakhs to #PMCaresFunds, 25lakhs to #CMReliefFund Maharashtra, 5lakhs to @FeedingIndia and 5lakhs to #WelfareOfStrayDogs.Let’s get behind our leaders and support them @narendramodi @CMOMaharashtra— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) March 31, 2020 ## FYI, to combat the crisis, many cricketers have already donated to the PM Cares Fund and state governments funds. In the list, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Sourav Ganguly, Suresh Raina, and Gautam Gambhir are the key names. ## Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on March 28, announced to donate INR 51 Crore to Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund.## As pledged, BCCI has contributed INR 51 crores to hon’ble Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji’s initiative PM-CARES Fund.#IndiaFightsCorona - @JayShah @SGanguly99 @ThakurArunS pic.twitter.com/5Ih33JvSHs— BCCI (@BCCI) March 30, 2020 .## Stay tuned...

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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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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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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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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.