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Katrina Kaif; (right) Virat Kohli with Anushka Sharma

With their chemistry only becoming more apparent amid the recently concluded cricket World Cup, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli have warmed fans' hearts with their unwavering support for one another. "They are such wonderful support to each other. You can see that whenever Virat plays, there is joy on her face. It's beautiful to see that," said Sharma's friend and neighbour Katrina Kaif. Calling Kohli an "inspiration for all of us", she credited him for his "dedication and discipline" towards his fitness and his game.

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Renowned for her matchmaking expertise, Sima Taparia, who will make a special appearance on the reality dating show Temptation Island India, said she will give participants a reality check about their connections. Talking about joining the show, she shared: "I always suggest aiming [to find] 70 per cent of what you want in a partner. Sometimes, you may fall in love, but if they don't match your checklist, [issues] can come up. You have two choices: compromise or find someone who ticks all your boxes. Today, my role is to guide them, and give them a reality check."

On to the next work

Boman Irani, who has lent his voice to the documentary film 1947: Brexit India, called it an exploration of a human tragedy, and a "pivotal moment" in India's history. The Indo-US production has been officially selected to be showcased at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2023 in Goa. The documentary explores the events surrounding Britain's abrupt exit from India in 1947, and features personalities including Shashi Tharoor, William Dalrymple, Ishtiaq Ahmed, and Uday Bhaskar. "As the narrator, I embraced the challenge of presenting a historical narrative to engage today's audience. It's not just a recounting of events; it's an exploration of a human tragedy, a pivotal moment in our history. This project became a personal mission, unravelling the layers of a story many are unfamiliar with," Irani said.

Doing her part in the film

Actor Iman Vellani says she isn't worried about the below-par box office collections of her latest film The Marvels, and would rather celebrate the positive feedback coming her way for the Marvel Studios movie. The Canadian actor's latest release that sees her reprise her role of Kamala Khan, was reportedly among the weakest MCU films when it came to box-office collections. It hit screens on November 10 and earned USD 46.1 million in North America on day one, marking the worst opening in the history of the franchise's history. "I don't want to focus on something that's not even in my control, because what's the point? That's for Bob Iger," said Vellani of the producer.

Do your work

Veteran actor and folk pop singer Ila Arun, who has a career span of 44 years in the industry, shared that the secret to her long-lasting career has been her tendency to not worry about her work. "I follow Krishna's mantra: ‘Karm karo, fal ki chinta mat karo'. That's what gives you energy. Don't be desperate and don't take bad projects," shared Arun, who recently featured in Aarya.

A whole lot of Bachchan

The 45th edition of France's Festival des 3 Continents has set a film retrospective on Indian screen icon Amitabh Bachchan. The film gala will run in Nantes from November 24 to December 3 and will showcase Bachchan-starrers like Trishul, Amar Akbar Anthony, and Satte Pe Satta, among others. "Many of these films gave me the opportunity to play a diverse range of characters and work with some of the most significant filmmakers of the time," said the actor.

To new ventures

Telugu actor Adivi Sesh welcomed actor Banita Sandhu to the spy-thriller film G2. Sesh made the announcement on his social media page and said he looked "forward to an amazing collaboration" with her. The actor further added: "She's doing Hindi, English and now Telugu [movies]. A global actor for a global film!" The thriller is a follow-up to the 2018 movie Goodachari. Banita was seen in the Varun Dhawan-starrer October, and in Sardar Udham. "This is my first pan-India film and I'm excited to collaborate with such an incredible, visionary team. It is a role unlike anything I've ever done before and I can't wait for audiences to see me in a completely fresh avatar. Working on this movie will be a creative delight for me," she said.