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India Today
38 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
In my head I am married: Diana Penty on 12-year relationship with Harsh Sagar
Actor Diana Penty has opened up about being in a committed relationship with Harsh Sagar for over a decade. Despite not being married, she considered herself already 'married in her head.' The actor shared that they live together, have a dog, and enjoy full support from both families. The actor emphasised that marriage feels like just a formality and doesn't seem necessary at this a recent interview with Hauterrfly, the 'Cocktail' actor said, 'Yes, I am not single. I will not go on a rooftop and shout about it, but my partner and I have been together for 12 years, and we've known each other for 22 years, which is half of my life. So even though I am not married, in my head I am. It's the same thing because you're respecting the relationship in the same way.'She also shared that their families respect the relationship and aren't pressuring them to marry. 'Both our families are very chill, and they respect what we have. Their priority is our happiness. It's not like we don't like the concept of marriage, but we live together, have a dog together, so there's no rush. It's pretty much like being married, just that it's not on paper, and it makes no difference to me or him,' she The 39-year-old actor further added, 'We live together, we have a dog together, and everybody knows we are together, so there's no rush to get married. It's pretty much like being married. It's not on paper, but that makes no difference to me or to him.'Diana Penty rose to fame with her debut in 'Cocktail' (2012) and has since starred in several notable projects, including 'Azaad', 'Chhaava', and the recently released 'Detective Sherdil' alongside Diljit Dosanjh.
Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Best OTT movies and series to stream in each Indian language this week: Detective Sherdil to Prince and Family
Another interesting set of new releases, across languages, has dropped in the digital space. Diljit Dosanjh leads the way with the quirky Detective Sherdil, while Dileep pitches in with Prince and Family from Malayalam cinema. We also get a chilling Marathi tale with Andhar Maya and the action-packed Telugu film, Arjun Son of Vyjayanthi. From Detective Sherdil to Prince and Family, here are the best OTT movies and series in each Indian language to stream on OTTplay Premium this week from June 16 to June 22, 2025 From Detective Sherdil to Prince and Family, catch all the latest releases, across languages, on OTTplay Premium Popular singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh dons the role of a detective for this quirky film, which probes the death of an Indian-origin tycoon in Budapest. Diana Penty too joins in on the probe as Natasha in the film, which also features Boman Irani, Chunky Panday, and Ratna Pathak Shah in other key roles. Malayalam actor Dileep leads this film as a middle-aged man, named Prince Chakkalakkal, who is on the search for a suitable bride. He finally ties the knot to a young woman, but things take a chaotic and hilarious turn. Dhyan Sreenivasan, Siddique, Bindu Panicker, actor-director Johny Antony, and Manju Pillai form the stellar supporting cast, which promises some laughter. Mugen Rao stars as musician Sakthi, who brings home a mysterious yet mystical box which hides a supernatural entity, Jinn. He believes this entity is the cause of the misfortunes plaguing his family, but is surprised to find the truth. Bhavya Trikha and Bala Saravanan are also part of this film, which weaves in fantasy elements. Vijaya Shanthi, who is known for her tough roles on screen, once again dons the Khakee for Arjun Son of Vyjayanthi. In this Telugu film, she is seen as a senior cop, who wishes that her son too enters the police service, but he does quite the opposite. Nandamuri Kalyan Ram stars as Arjun in the action-packed film, helmed by Pradeep Chilukuri. Shankara is left to toil in the Army barracks kitchen, but emerges to be a hero when he fights militants during an infiltration attempt. He even gets a statue erected back at his native place. Director Vicky Varun also stars in the role of Shankara, along with Dhanya Ramkumar, Nagabharana, and Achyuth Kumar in other key roles. This horror series revolves around the ancestral house of the Khatu family as the relatives return for their annual visit. Eerie events begin to happen, and relatives start to disappear, leaving the family struggling for survival. Kishor Kadam, Rutuja Bagwe and Shubhankar Tawde feature in the series.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Diana Penty opens up on ‘Chhaava' success, says 'I'm a huge critic of my own work'
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Actor Diana Penty , who portrayed Mughal princess Zinat-un-Nissa Begum in the blockbuster 'Chhaava', says she welcomes both praise and criticism. The historical action drama, which stars Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, grossed over Rs 600 crore at the Indian box office, becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film of the year. Despite its commercial success, 'Chhaava' also attracted backlash for its portrayal of certain historical events. "I'm a huge critic of my own work' Speaking about the mixed reactions, Diana told PTI, 'It's important to have both sides so that actors or makers can do better next time. I'm a huge critic of my own work.' 02:37 Detective Sherdil Trailer: Diljit Dosanjh, Diana Penty, Boman Irani, Chunky Panday and Banita Sandhu Starrer Detective Sherdil Official Trailer Diana Penty revealed that her role required minimal dialogue, which was a new challenge for her. 'There was so much power in the silences, and that's not easy to do,' she said. The actor focused on expressing emotions through subtle gestures and internalized feelings—something she hadn't done before. While some praised her nuanced portrayal, others were less convinced. Still, she found the experience enriching: 'I looked at the positive side of it.' Other projects On the professional front, Diana Penty will be next seen in the upcoming movie 'Detective Sherdil', which is directed by Ravi Chhabriya and starring Diljit Dosanjh in the lead. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The movie is scripted by Sagar Bajaj, Ravi Chhabriya and Ali Abbas Zafar. On the other hand, Diana Penty also played a pivotal role in 'Azaad' which earned a decent 3 star rating from ETimes with our official review reading, "'Azaad' struggles to maintain consistent tension. The film underutilizes the potential of depicting the British officers' brutality, which could have heightened audience investment in Govind's climactic horse-riding challenge. Director Abhishek Kapoor's restrained approach results in a film that feels partially realized, missing its full potential. While 'Azaad' has moments of grandeur, it is overshadowed by an overall lack of emotional and narrative payoff. It is a grand spectacle with noble intentions but leaves a muted impression."
Indian Express
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Detective Sherdil movie review: Diljit Dosanjh's endearing performance can't save this flat film
Detective Sherdil movie review: A billionaire is found dead. It is murder most foul. His will reveals a shocker. His fortune is split between his favourite canine and a complete outsider. Cue, shock and outrage. Enter sharp sleuth Sherdil, and the worms come wriggling out. On the suspects' list is Pankaj Bhatti's (Boman Irani) entire family, starting with wife Rajeshwari (Ratna Pathak Shah), son Angad (Sumeet Saigal) and daughter Shanti (Banita Sandhu). The dead man's driver is also under the scanner, but the family's ire is directed against Shanti's boyfriend Poorvak (Arjun Tanwar), a deaf-mute like her, who is the biggest recipient of Bhatti's generosity. There are enough adept actors in this ensemble, led by Dosanjh, for us to expect an engaging whodunit. But the treatment is flat, making the characters even flatter, as they come on to say their lines and disappear into the wings. Why, for example, is this film set in Budapest? At least that's what it seems like, and everyone races around in cars at top speed, screeching to a halt at large mansions and police stations which could be anywhere at all. The fact that Shanti is hearing-and-speech impaired, and so is her boyfriend, had the potential to lift things. As did Chunky Panday's monkish avataar. But very little sticks. It isn't as if our canny jasoos, a cross between Byomkesh and Karamchand as he describes himself pithily, is not trying his best: we get to hear him speak English which makes for a nice change from his usual Hindi/Punjabi, look slant-eyed at lithe colleague Natasha (Diana Penty) whom he has a bit of history with, play the harmonica everytime he gets a chance, and he gets them a lot, and cracking the case. Watch Detective Sherdil movie trailer here: Dosanjh is such an endearing performer that even a sub-par sit com-type script can't really keep him down, even if his voice-ever is never ending. But the others, including sundry foreigners who have been induced to play supporting parts, don't fare as well. Neither does the film. Detective Sherdil movie cast: Diljit Dosanjh, Boman Irani, Ratna Pathak Shah, Diana Penty, Sumeet Vyas, Banita Sandhu, Arjun Tanwar, Chunky Pandey Detective Sherdil movie director: Ravi Chhabriya Detective Sherdil movie rating: 1.5 stars
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Diana Penty opens up about 12-year live-in relationship with boyfriend Harsh Sagar: ‘In my head I'm married'
Actor Diana Penty recently shared rare insights into her long-standing relationship with partner, diamond merchant Harsh Sagar, revealing why the couple isn't rushing into marriage despite being together for over a decade. (Also read: With Aishwarya Rai in Cannes, Abhishek Bachchan steps out for dinner with mom Jaya and Diana Penty. See pics) In a candid interview with Hauterrfly, Diana addressed the subject of marriage, saying that while they're open to the idea, there's no urgency to make it official. 'Yes, I am not single. I will not go on a rooftop and shout about it, but my partner and I have been together for 12 years, and we've known each other for 22 years, which is half of my life. So even though I am not married, in my head I am. It's the same thing because you're respecting the relationship in the same way," the actor said. The Cocktail star added that their families are supportive and not putting any pressure on them to tie the knot, prioritising their happiness over formalities. 'Both our families are very chill, and they respect what we have. Their priority is our happiness. It's not like we don't like the concept of marriage, but we live together, have a dog together, everybody knows we are together, so there's no rush. It's pretty much like being married, just that it's not on paper, and it makes no difference to me or him,' she added. Diana made her Bollywood debut in 2012 with the hit romantic comedy Cocktail, starring alongside Deepika Padukone and Saif Ali Khan. Since then, she's built a diverse filmography with films like Happy Bhag Jayegi, Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran, Azaad, and Chhaava Diana is currently sharing the screen with Diljit Dosanjh in Detective Sherdil, which released on Zee 5 on 20 June. Written by Sagar Bajaj, Ravi Chhabriya, and Ali Abbas Zafar, the film is Ali's second collaboration with Diljit after Jogi. Detective Sherdil features an ensemble cast, including Diana Penty, Boman Irani, Chunky Panday, Ratna Pathak Shah, Sumeet Vyas, and Banita Sandhu.
