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Bollywood Gup-Shup

PRIYANKA CHOPRA RASHMIKA MANDANNA

Star unveils ‘The Cycle Of Love’ trailer Shoots India’s first female-led underwater fight sequence
A ctor-producer Priyan- ctor Rashmika Man-

ka
danna has wrapped up
Chopra
has shared
water action sequence for her
the trailer of The Ashooting a major under-
Cycle of Love, a upcoming film ‘Mysaa.’ Ac-
documentary that cording to the makers, it is
she has executive India’s first female-led under-
produced. The film water fight sequence, with the
revolves around the actor performing the stunts
real-life love story of herself without using an action
Indian artist P Mah- double. The makers of the up-
anandia, who cycled coming film, shared a glimpse of
nearly 6,000 miles from the sequence on social media along
India to Sweden in the 1970s to reunite with behind-the-scenes (BTS) pictures
with the woman he loved. Along with the trailer, Priyanka an- from the shoot. As per a release, Rashmika
nounced that the documentary will release in theatres on August spent nearly 20 hours underwater over two days to complete the
28 in the US and September 18 in the UK. She also said that sequence.
release dates for more countries will be announced soon. Shar- Sharing the update, the makers wrote, “India’s First Female
ing the trailer on X, Priyanka spoke about what drew her to the Underwater Fight Sequence, led by @rashmika_mandanna. The
story. “When I first heard the story of the extraordinary journey Surface Was Never the Limit. Beneath the depths lies a battle unlike
of @PKMahanandia1 riding a cycle across continents for love, anything Indian cinema has seen. Get ready to witness the fury.”
I was immediately stunned. It’s one of those rare, almost unbe-
lievable true stories that stays with you long after you hear it. Rashmika also shared her experience of filming the sequence
Directed by #orlandovoneinsiedel, @cycleoflovefilm is both a on her Instagram Stories. Calling it the toughest challenge of her
sweeping adventure and a deeply human story about resilience, career so far, she wrote, “I know I’ve been MIA but this is what
hope, and the courage to follow your heart.” we’ve been doing.. This is by far the most challenging thing I’ve ever
had to do in life! We are crazy for this but that’s what’s gotten me
She also shared her excitement about the film’s release and so so excited! Let’s goooo! #Mysaa.”
why she believes the story will connect with audiences.

HUMA QURESHI

Actor expresses gratitude for positive response to ‘Baby Do Die Do’

ctor Huma Qureshi expressed her happiness at the positive reception for her movie ‘Baby Do
Die Do’ in Kashmir. While talking to the media, Huma Qureshi expressed her gratitude, saying,
A“First of all, my entire cast is here. We just came to say thank you to Kashmir because our film
is playing over here and we are getting so much love. So we wanted to come and thank you ourselves.”
An action-thriller, ‘Baby Do Die Do’, opened in theatres on Friday, July 3, featuring Huma Qureshi
in the lead as a professional female assassin. The movie showcases Huma as a hitwoman who kills people
with her umbrella stealthily in public places.

Riding the momentum of her latest release ‘Baby Do Die Do’, where she essays the role of a deaf-mute
assassin, earlier, Qureshi reflected on the evolving landscape of women in action.

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