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Bollywood Gup-Shup

AKSHAY KUMAR NEENA GUPTA

Actor shares intriguing video from sets of ‘Haiwaan’ Veteran talks about what her real achievement is

ollywood actor Ak- he Bollywood actress Nee-
shay Kumar is cur- na Gupta participated in a
Brently shooting for the Tsession titled ‘Local Roots,
last schedule of ace filmmak- Global Reach: Indian Storytell-
er Priyadarshan’s directorial ing from the Heartland’ on the
‘Haiwaan’ in Mumbai, and he second day of the silver jubilee
could not be more grateful. On celebrations of FICCI Frame
Wednesday evening, Akshay in Mumbai on Wednesday. On
took to Instagram and shared a the sidelines of the event, Neena
captivating video from the sets, Gupta opened up about her fans’
expressing gratitude to direc- reactions to her work in the film in-
tor Priyadarshan and his co-star dustry.
Saif Ali Khan. “Last schedule of While talking to ANI, Neena Gupta
#Haiwaan...what a journey it’s said, “I met a lady who complimented me that I inspire her.
been. This character has pushed, If my work and words can inspire even one person, then I
shaped, and surprised me in so believe it is the greatest achievement of my life. I get such com-
many ways. Forever grateful to Pri- yan pliments from people across age groups.”
Sir, your sets feel like home,” he wrote. Akshay thanked Saif for
“I get very touched and happy when I receive such compliments,”
the “laughter, ease, and all those effortless moments on screen.” added Neena Gupta.
Saif and Akshay were last seen together in Vijay Krishna Acha-
rya’s directorial ‘Tashan’, which came out in 2008. It also starred The actress will be next seen in the films ‘Vadh 2’ and ‘Tu Meri
Saif’s wife and actor Kareena Kapoor Khan in a pivotal role. Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri’.

SHWETA TRIPATHI

Actor excited about ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ in Varanasi
A ctor Shweta Tripathi has started shooting for “Mirzapur:

The Movie” in Varanasi.
Excited to reprise her role of Golu, Shweta in a press
note said, “Golu is not just a character for me; she has been a com-
panion, a part of my life for so many years. To see her journey un-
fold on the big screen is overwhelming and surreal. Benares is like my
second home; it is so special because so many of my milestones are
connected to this city.”

The film adaptation of the Prime Video crime thriller series, which
explores power dynamics and the criminal underworld in the heartland
of northern India, is set to debut in 2026, with series creator Puneet
Krishna at the helm and Gurmmeet Singh, who has previously directed
17 episodes of the series, as a director, as per Variety.

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