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Raksha Bandhan special: Kareena-Ranbir, Sonam-Arjun, Zoya-Farhan – A look at Bollywood’s real life bhai-behen!

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August 10, 2014

RakshaMumbai, Aug 10: While the entire nation would indulge in one of the most popular festivals, we look at some adorable real life brother-sister pairs in filmdom

Remember that song from the film Bandhan, when actor Ashwini Bhave with those puppy eyes and mushy expressions sang “Yeh Bandhan toh pyaar ka Bandhan hai” for Salman Khan?

While all of that looked terribly pretentious, Bollywood has always loved to glorify the brother-sister relationship. With cliched songs like Bhaiya Mere Raakhi ke bandhan ko nibhana from Chhoti Behan and Phoolon Ka Taron Ka from Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Hindi films have always celebrated Raksha Bandhan with much grandeur and pomp. While actors like Shah Rukh Khan-Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Deepika Padukone-Arjun Rampal and Salman Khan-Neelam Kothari have been a hit reel life bhai-behen jodi, on this special occasion we look at some real life counterparts and their off screen camaraderie.

Kareena Kapoor Khan and Ranbir Kapoor: Born in one of the most celebrated filmi families, Ranbir and Kareena are brought up in a typical Punjabi family. Since the actors have never shared screen space, their off screen relationship was always a mystery for their fans. However, the curtains were raised when this brother-sister pair made their first TV appearance together on Karan Johar’s Koffee with Karan. While Ranbir and Kareena left no chance to pull each other’s leg on the show, their love and mutual respect was also one to notice. The highlight of the show was when Kareena said that she is all excited to perform on Chikni Chameli and Sheila Ki Jawani in Ranbir’s sangeet. Well, no points for guessing at which pretty actor was Bebo hinting at! Wink Wink!

Zoya Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar: Born to veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar and screenwriter Honey Irani, Zoya and Farhan were the typical brats as kids. While their professional relationship has always bore fruits in terms of Luck by Chance and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, their off screen relationship from the exterior also seems very suttle and shaped. Their recent appearance on a chat show diplayed their effortless understanding of each other’s thought process as well as their personal space. The brother-sister duo has collaborated once again for their forthcoming project, Dil Dhadakne Do and going by their past records we hardly doubt their super-hit companionship.

Sonam Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor: Hailing from another filmi family, Sonam is the daughter of Anil Kapoor, while Arjun is producer Boney Kapoor’s son. Both Sonam and Arjun have been very candid about their fondness for each other, however, what interests us more is the fascinating tales that Sonam has narrated. Sonam once confessed that whenever she went on dates, Arjun always made sure to accompany her. Ofcourse, he would occupy another table. However, just like every protective brother the Kapoor lad too kept a close eye on Ms Kapoor’s dates. Awww….now isn’t that sweet?

Emraan Hashmi and Alia Bhatt: We remember that moment when Alia had confessed on a tete-a-tete that she didn’t know that Emraan was her cousin until he became a star. While Emraan has always spoken about Alia as a protective brother, Ms Bhatt has been very candid and chirpy about their relationship. Interestingly, it seems that the brother-sister duo is also very competitive. When he was recently asked if he would want to pass his serial kisser tag to Alia, Emraan jokingly said to a leading news portal, “I want to monopolise the crown. Someone has to reach up to my run rate. So it will take time for the new actors to be there.” Well we love this new age competitive bhai-behen relationship. Right peeps?

Ekta Kapoor and Tusshar Kapoor: Children of veteran film actor Jeetendra, Ekta and Tusshar Kapoor are one of the most loved brother-sister pair in filmdom. While Tusshar has worked hard to prove his mettle in the film industry, Ekta’s contribution in his career can’t be ignored. Movies like Kyaa Kool Hai Hum and Shootout at Lokhandwala have been pivotal for Tusshar’s filmi career and both have been produced by Ekta. While Tusshar is protective for his dotting sister, Ekta is said to be very possessive about her little brother. Infact, she wants to know every detail of the girl that Tusshar would date. Now that’s a very fun relationship we admit!

It’s BollywoodLife wishing all these brother-sister pairs and our readers a very happy Raksha

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July 28,2020

Mumbai, Jul 28: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he was left in tears as his daughter-in-law, actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and granddaughter Aaradhya Bachchan were discharged from hospital after testing negative for coronavirus.

Aishwarya and her eight-year-old daughter, who were shifted to the isolation ward of Nanavati Hospital on July 17, were discharged on Monday.

Amitabh, 77, and his actor-son Abhishek are still in hospital after they were admitted on July 11.

In a post on official blog, the Bollywood veteran said that he became emotional when Aaradhya told him that he would be "back home soon".

"They go home, the little one and Bahurani... and the tears flow out... the little one embraces and tells me not to cry... 'You’ll be home soon', she assures... I must believe her," he said.

On Monday, Abhishek had said that he and his father were still under the care of medical staff at the Nanavati Hospital's isolation ward.

"My father and I remain in hospital under the care of the medical staff. Thank you all for your continued prayers and good wishes. Indebted forever," the 44-year-old actor tweeted.

Both Amitabh and Abhishek have been sharing their health updates with fans on various social media platforms.

Last week, Amitabh had dismissed reports that he had finally tested negative for coronavirus, calling the piece of news "an incorrigible lie".

Mumbai's Covid-19 tally rose to 1,10,129 on Monday with addition of 1,033 new cases.

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July 31,2020

Mumbai, Jul 31: Maharashtra Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that the Enforcement Directorate should carry out an investigation in actor Sushant Singh Rajput's suicide case.

"There is a huge public sentiment about handing over #SushantSinghRajput case to CBI but looking at the reluctance of State Government, atleast @dir_ed ED can register an ECIR since misappropriation and money laundering angle has come out," tweeted Fadnavis.

Meanwhile, Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said that no FIR had been registered in Maharashtra yet and that the case must be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

"There is a confrontation between two states and there has been no FIR registered yet in Maharashtra. Chirag (Paswan) had spoken to CM Thackeray that there should be CBI probe. All political leaders are demanding for it. It should be handed over to CBI," Paswan said.

A team of the Bihar Police that arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday, recorded statements of two persons, including actor Sushant Singh Rajput's sister, on Wednesday in connection with the case.

An FIR was filed by Sushant Singh Rajput's father against actor Rhea Chakraborty in Bihar on Tuesday.

Rajput was found dead in his Mumbai residence on June 14.

According to the Maharashtra Police, statements of 41 people, including filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, film critic Rajeev Masand, director-producer Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and filmmaker Aditya Chopra have been recorded in the investigation so far.

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June 16,2020

Mumbai, Jun 16: Filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee remembers Sushant Singh Rajput as a dance loving 'chhokra' from an engineering college who, having made it in Bollywood, was “enthused, sincere and totally focused” on his craft.

Banerjeee said the actor always had “a book or two” with him and took pride in the fact that he had an “inner intellectual life away from the shallower aspects of showbiz”.

Rajput was found dead in his Bandra apartment on Sunday at the age of 34, leaving his friends, colleagues and collaborators in a state of shock.

The Patna-born actor and the director worked together in 2015 film "Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!" when Rajput was a relative newcomer in the industry. Banerjee says it was Rajput's vulnerability and willingness to do different that made him stand out for the role.

In an interview with news agency, the filmmaker looks back at Rajput's sincerity, his love for science and astronomy and how an outsider has to work harder than a "mediocre, unmotivated and entitled establishment elite" to succeed in Bollywood.

Excerpts:

You worked with Sushant when he was less than two-year-old in the film industry. What struck you the most in him to cast as Detective Byomkesh Bakshy?

Banerjee: His vulnerability and intensity and the ambition to do different things than the usual Bollywood stuff.

What were your memories of Sushant- the actor and the person?

Banerjee: As an actor he would tense himself up for the scene and then completely plunge in take after take. He would put a lot of value on preparation. He would be up the previous night of the shoot, reading the scene and making notes and land up on the sets all raring to go.

He would be on, ready and give his hundred per cent throughout the shoot of Byomkesh - no matter how hard or long the day. The unit did not really have to worry about him - considering he was the star. That's what I remember - a total pro, enthused, sincere and totally focused.

As a person, he seemed to me a happy dance loving 'chhokra' from an engineering college who had made it in showbiz and now was serious about acting. He was deeply nostalgic about his carefree student days in Delhi. We used to laugh a lot - I remember that quite clearly.

Sushant's friends say that he spoke more about books and his love for astronomy than films and their fate, which is rare for an actor in the industry. Do you also remember him that way?

Banerjee: Totally true. He was a science and astronomy nut. Always had a book or two with him - and was proud of the fact that he had an inner intellectual life away from the shallower aspects of showbiz. I recognized it as a reflex, protective action to prevent the Bollywood swamp sucking him in totally. And also an identity he wanted to protect and project.

Sushant's death has brought to the fore the struggles of outsiders and the alienation they often face from the nepotistic culture of the industry. Did you feel that Sushant was also fighting this battle despite being a successful actor?

Banerjee: We all fight it, day in and out - whether successful or failing. But the trick is to define that success and failure ourselves and not let the narrative constantly forced by the establishment to get to you. Those who know this weather the storm and ultimately survive and thrive.

The biggest unfairness in all this is that it takes double the talent, energy and hard work for an outsider to convince the audience and the industry that he or she is as safe a box office bet as a mediocre, unmotivated and entitled establishment elite.

The media colludes in this by wallowing in family, coterie and celebrity worship. This leads to deep anger and frustration. Those who can let this slide survive. Those who can't - those who hurt a little more or are vulnerable and impressionable - they are at risk.

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