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India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Remember Aarti aka Priya Gill from Sirf Tum? Here's how she looks now, what is she doing?
If you grew up in the 90s, you must have heard and hummed this popular song many times: ' Pehli pehli baar mohabbat ki hai, kuch na samajh mein aaye main kya karun?' The actress featured in the song is Priya Gill. She became an overnight star after playing the role of Aarti in the 1999 film Sirf Tum . Both the film and its songs were widely appreciated. After the success of Sirf Tum, it seemed Priya Gill was on her way to becoming a major Bollywood heroine – but soon after, she suddenly disappeared from the glamorous world. Priya Gill was known for her beauty and in 1995, she participated in Femina Miss India, winning the title of Femina Miss India International. She also went on to represent India at the Miss International pageant. Following that, she pursued a career in Bollywood. Priya Gill made her film debut in 1996 with Tere Mere Sapne, opposite Chandrachur Singh. After that, she was offered Sirf Tum . In this 1999 film, she starred alongside Sanjay Kapoor, with Salman Khan and Sushmita Sen appearing in cameo roles. The film was a major success and earned Priya Gill the title of the 'Sirf Tum girl.' Audiences appreciated her simple and graceful on-screen presence. After this film, she was cast opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the film Josh. In this film, SRK and Aishwarya played the roles of brother and sister. Josh was also a hit, but Priya Gill's career slowly started going downhill. Priya started getting side roles instead of lead roles. She also worked in a Bhojpuri film and later moved away from the film world. The film Bhairavi, released in 2006, was Priya Gill's last film. Where is Priya Gill Now? Priya Gill got married and settled in Denmark, away from showbiz and is enjoying her married life. She is also not active on social media. . In 2015, she attended an OROP(One Rank One Pension) rally related to Ex-Army services in Mumbai. Then, around a year or two ago, a fan spotted her in Dubai. She was there with her husband. Priya Gill with her husband


News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Manasvi Mamgai Greets Pope Leo XIV With Folded Hands; Video Goes Viral
Last Updated: Pictures from the meeting with the Pope were shared on social media by the Miss India organisation and producer Andrea Iervolino's Instagram handle. Former Miss India Manasvi Mamgai met with Pope Leo XIV in Rome recently. She was also accompanied by Hollywood veteran Al Pacino and producer Andrea Iervolino. The meeting marked a significant moment, potentially being the first documented official audience between a film star and the Pope. Pictures from the meeting were shared on social media by the Miss India organisation and producer Andrea Iervolino's Instagram handle. In one of the pictures, Manasvi was seen shaking hands with the Pope. Another picture featured the diva posing with Al Pacino and others. It should be noted that the meeting took place ahead of the upcoming film 'Maserati: The Brothers," a biopic about Italy's legendary Maserati family, the shooting of which is currently underway in Rome. The film boasts an impressive cast, including Al Pacino, Anthony Hopkins, and Andy Garcia. Manasvi is one of the producers of the film. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Femina Miss India (@missindiaorg) Following their meeting with the Pope, Iervolino also issued a statement, which stated, 'The meeting was a moment of profound spiritual and cultural inspiration, centered around shared values that lie at the heart of both the Catholic Church and the film: family unity, love, compassion and the importance of contributing to the common good." Who Is Manasvi Mamgai? Manasvi Mamgai is an Indian model, actress, producer, and beauty pageant titleholder. Born on October 10, 1989, in New Delhi, she gained prominence after winning the Femina Miss India World 2010 title and represented India at the Miss World 2010 pageant. Manasvi's career boasts several significant achievements. She secured the Elite Model Look India 2006 title, which facilitated her debut at the Lakme Fashion Week. She also clinched the Miss Tourism International 2008 title. Manasvi entered Bollywood in 2014 with the film Action Jackson opposite Ajay Devgn. In 2023, she appeared in the series The Trial. She also participated in the reality TV show Bigg Boss 17 as a wildcard contestant in 2023. Location : Rome, Italy First Published: June 17, 2025, 19:17 IST


Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Former Miss India Manasvi Mamgai meets Pope with Al Pacino ahead of film shoot in Rome; chooses chic black fit
Former Femina Miss India winner Manasvi Mamgai recently met with Pope Leo XIV, in Rome, along with veteran Hollywood actor Al Pacino and producer Andrea Iervolino. The meeting marked the first documented official audience between the first American pontiff and a film star. Also Read | Reddit trolls Nupur Sanon's brand NOBO for 'ridiculous price' for basic clothing The pictures from the meeting were shared by the official Instagram handle of Miss India organisation and also producer Andrea Iervolino on his Instagram account. Per Deadline, the meet was arranged ahead of the Maserati: The Brothers shoot in Rome. The film is a biopic on Italy's legendary Maserati family that stars Pacino, Anthony Hopkins, and Andy Garcia. Meanwhile, Manasvi is one of the producers on the film. A post shared by Femina Miss India (@missindiaorg) The former Miss India pageant winner opted for an all-black chic outfit for the meeting. She wore a double-breasted blazer with a plunging V neckline, metallic gold button closures on the front, padded shoulders, a tailored fitting, front pockets, and full-length sleeves. She donned the blazer over a tank top featuring a deep square neckline. A matching black skirt completed the ensemble. It features a relaxed straight fit, a midi-length hem, ruffled design embroidered on the hem, and a flowy A-line silhouette. She accessorised the look with a dainty diamond necklace, matching earrings, and black pumps. With her tresses left loose in a centre parting and styled with soft, blowout waves, she chose darkened brows, plum lip shade, flushed cheeks, mascara-adorned lashes, winged eyeliner, and glowing highlighter for the glam. In a statement, Iervolino stated that the visit was made in cue for a private audience for the delegation from the film Maserati: The Brothers, which stars Al Pacino. As per the statement reported to Deadline, 'The meeting was a moment of profound spiritual and cultural inspiration, centered around shared values that lie at the heart of both the Catholic Church and the film: family unity, love, compassion and the importance of contributing to the common good.'


India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress, who once competed in Miss India, suffered a terrible accident, got 121 stiches, fell in depression, is now..., her name is...
Meet actress, who once competed in Miss India, suffered a terrible accident, got 121 stiches, fell in depression, is now..., her name is... Popular television actress Sana Makbul was born on June 13, 1993, in Mumbai, into a middle-class family. She completed her schooling from Mumbai Public School, and later went to R. D. National College for graduation. It was during her college days that she discovered passion for modelling and acting. At the time, she got an opportunity to appear in MTV's popular reality show Scooty Teen Diva, in 2009. Later, she participated in Femina Miss India and bagged the title of 'Femina Miss Beautiful Smile.' In 2010, she made her acting debut with the TV show Ishaan: Sapno Ko Awaaz De . Since then, she appeared in many prominent television shows such as Kitani Mohabbat Hai 2, Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?, Aadat Se Majboor, and Vish . Besides that, she also captivated audiences with her acting skills in Telugu and Tamil films like Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya, Rangoon, and Mama O Chandamama. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sana Makbul (@divasana)
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Business Standard
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Zeenat, Bobby Deol, brands: Why some comebacks work, while others don't
Most actors usually face obscurity after a fade-out from the limelight. In recent times, Bobby Deol has been one significant exception Sandeep Goyal Listen to This Article Zeenat Amanullah Khan. Zeenat Aman. Yes, Zeenie baby — the hottest heroine of the '70s and '80s. Zeenat of Dum Maro Dum fame. Zeenat of Qurbani fame. Zeenat of Insaaf Ka Tarazu fame. Of Satyam Shivam Sundaram fame. Zeenat Aman, the Femina Miss India runner-up who became the sexiest and zingiest star of a generation gone by, took a longish break from films in the mid-'80s. She did return to the silver screen in cameo, insignificant roles over the next many years, but they were sporadic and listless. Therefore, there was much buzz in recent months about Zeenat Aman's much-anticipated