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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mona Singh reveals physical challenges behind her role in Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha': 'I had to completely transform my lifestyle'
Mona Singh revealed that her role in 'Laal Singh Chaddha' was physically demanding, requiring staged weight changes to portray different life phases. She also transformed for Made in Heaven. Reflecting on her journey from 'Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin' to entrepreneurship, she embraces growth and upcoming projects like 'Paan Parda Zarda'. Mona Singh has established herself as a beloved talent across television, film, and digital platforms, winning hearts with unforgettable performances. She first gained widespread recognition in 2003 with the hit TV show 'Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin', becoming a household name. Recently, Mona opened up in an interview about her career journey and the toughest role she has ever taken on. Physical Transformation for 'Laal Singh Chaddha' During an interaction with The Indian Express, the actress shared, "Every role comes with its own set of challenges, but one that stands out for me was when I had to completely transform my lifestyle for Laal Singh Chaddha. I had to be thin in the first half of the movie and had to put on a little in the middle portion, portraying a woman in her mid-40s". Towards the end, she had to lose all that weight and look fragile. It was very challenging for her because she had to put on and lose weight in stages. Challenging Role in Made in Heaven The actress faced another demanding transformation for her role as Bulbul Johri in 'Made in Heaven', where she needed to gain weight to authentically bring the character to life. Reflecting on Career Journey In the same conversation, the actress looked back on her career, from her breakthrough role in 'Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin' to her upcoming series. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dhoni's Exclusive Home Interior Choice? HomeLane Get Quote Undo She described the experience as 'nothing short of incredible,' explaining that Jassi was a pivotal moment that brought her recognition and opened numerous opportunities. She emphasized how it taught her to 'stay true to myself amid the chaos of fame and expectations.' Since then, she has embraced a variety of roles, taken bold risks, and expanded her horizons into entrepreneurship. Each stage presented unique challenges that contributed to her growth both as an artist and as a person. Reflecting on this path, she called it 'a journey of resilience, reinvention and rediscovery,' expressing gratitude for all the highs and lows that have shaped her. She concluded with excitement about continuing to 'keep learning, evolving, and creating new stories, both on-screen and beyond.' Upcoming Project On the professional front, Mona Singh is gearing up for her role in 'Paan Parda Zarda', a gripping crime drama featuring Priyanshu Painyuli and Tanya Maniktala. The story plunges into the harsh realities of the underworld, weaving themes of ambition, betrayal, and complex human emotions into a powerful narrative.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Son of Sardaar 2 cast, release date out: Ajay Devgn shares first look, rides two tanks as he returns as Jassi
Ajay Devgn made his fans happy by announcing the release date of his film much-awaited film, Son of Sardaar 2. The actor shared the first look poster of the film too as she is set to return to his character Jassi. Son Of Sardaar 2 is all set to hit the screens on July 25, 2025. The film is the second installment of the 2012-released Son Of Sardaar. Son Of Sardaar 2 film will mark Ajay's second release of the year, following the success of Raid 2 at the box office. Ajay Devgn shared the release date of the film and also the first official poster. He captioned the post, 'The Return of the Sardaar #SOS2 in cinemas near you on 25th July. #SardaarIsBack #SonOfSardaar2.' Reacting to the poster a fan wrote, 'Can't wait, ' while another added, 'I'm super excited.' The Return of the Sardaar 🔥#SOS2 in cinemas near you on 25th July. #SardaarIsBack #SonOfSardaar2 @mrunal0801 @jiostudios @ADFFilms @tseries #JyotiDeshpande @KumarMangat @nrpachisia #PravinTalreja #VijayKumarArora #JagdeepSinghSidhu @danishdevgn — Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) June 19, 2025 Apart from Ajay Devgn, the sequel also features Mrunal Thakur, Sanjay Dutt and Vindu Dara Singh. The recently deceased actor, Mukul Dev is also a part of Son Of Sardaar 2. Son of Sardaar starred Sonakshi Sinha in the lead role, and had Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Dutt playing Jassi and Billu, respectively. In the sequel, Sanjay Dutt will return as Don. Ravi Kishan's character from the first film will now star Sanjay Mishra instead. Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, Son of Sardaar 2 will clash with Siddharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor's film Param Sundari at the box office. In the Son Of Sardaar 2 poster, Ajay Devgn can be seen dressed in a black leather jacket, jeans and a black vast coat on a white t-shirt along with a yellow turban. Ajay, as Jassi, is seen flaunting his moustache, standing on two military tanks. Over the years, Ajay Devgn has been a part of many franchise which has come up with sequels over the years. Golmaal, Singham, Drishyam, Dhamaal, Raid, Shaitaan, De De Pyaar De and now Son Of Sardaar are on the list. Apart from Son Of Sardaar 2, Ajay Devgn will be next seen in De De Pyaar De 2 which is set to release on November 14, 2025 and he is also gearing up for the release of Drishyam 3, Dhamaal 4 and Shaitaan 2. Ajay Devgn is also a part of Golmaal 5, which will most likely release in 2027. Kriti works as a Copy Editor for the Entertainment section of Indian Express Online ( She is great at web stories, galleries, and Express Archive's photo stories. She is good at spotting stories from social media posts. She makes the copies well-loaded with content, photos, tweets, and other related social media posts to make it interesting for the readers. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, Chennai (Specialization in New Media), Kriti has been a part of the organisation since November 2015. She took a transfer from Delhi to Bengaluru in April 2017. ... Read More
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First Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
Son of Sardaar 2: Ajay Devgn returns as Jassi with swag, Mrunal Thakur starrer to release on THIS date
Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, Ajay Devgn reprises his iconic role as Jassi in Son of Sardaar 2, set to explode onto the big screen on 25th July 2025. read more Hold onto your pagdis, because Jassi is back with double the dhamaka and double the masti! The wait is finally over. After a blockbuster run with the first film, Ajay Devgn returns with the much-anticipated sequel, Son of Sardaar 2, ready to bring the house down! Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, Ajay Devgn reprises his iconic role as Jassi in Son of Sardaar 2, set to explode onto the big screen on 25th July 2025. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Paaji, kadhi hass vi liya karo… Because this time, Sardaar is back louder, wilder and funnier than ever! Presented by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, A Devgn Films and SOS 2 Limited production, Son of Sardar 2 is produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande. Produced by N R Pachisia and Pravin Talreja and co-produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak. Son Of Sardaar 2 is releasing on 25th July 2025.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ajay Devgn's 'Son of Sardaar'-inspired advice to Punjab Kings for IPL finale wins the internet; Shiva Rajkumar backs Virat Kohli's RCB
The countdown to the IPL 2025 grand finale has cricket fans buzzing with excitement as the Royal Challengers Bengal and Punjab Kings prepare for a historic showdown. With neither team having lifted the trophy before, the final promises not just fierce competition, but also a chance for one of them to create history. Apart from the clash between fans, Bollywood and Sandalwood stars have also joined the chorus of support for their favourite sides. Actor Ajay Devgn shared a hilarious video of his character Jassi from Son of Sardaar to send an energising message to Preity Zinta 's team, Punjab Kings: 'One piece of advice from a Sardar to Punjab Kings: Childhood pants don't fit in youth, and not every no-ball gives a free hit. The one who hunts in a crowd is not a lion, but a thug. And when the opponent is strong, defeating them brings a different kind of joy. So, never miss a catch — practise holding the ball. When you hit sixes, you'll wipe the smile off the other team's faces. And if their faces fall, just say, 'Oye paaji, at least smile once in a while. ' Do the impossible. Remember — you just have to win. All the best.' The voice-over from Ajay won fans over, and they flooded the comments section with hilarious messages. Meanwhile, Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar also shared a video on his X (formerly Twitter) account to support Virat Kohli 's Royal Challengers Bengal: 'RCB is going to play the IPL final with PBKS. I wish them all the best. My heart will always be with RCB. RCB should rock — and this time, the cup is ours. Good luck. I pray to God to give RCB a lot of strength. Love you, RCB.' Filmmaker SS Rajamouli also took to X (formerly Twitter) to reflect on the emotional weight of the contest: Ajay Devgn, Son Yug, and Kumar Mangat Pathak Attend Maa Trailer Launch 'Iyer guiding Bumrah's and Boult's yorkers to the third man boundary… Exquisite… This man leads Delhi to a final… and is dropped… Leads Kolkata to a trophy… dropped… Leads a young Punjab to the finals after 11 years. He deserves this year's trophy too… On the other hand, it is Kohli… who is performing year on year… compiling thousands of runs. The final frontier for him… He deserves it too. Whatever the result… it's going to be a heartbreak…' Punjab Kings opted to bowl first after winning the toss. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
‘I could have managed…': Hardik Pandya takes blame for loss vs PBKS
The MI skipper took responsibility for his side's loss in Qualifier 2 (Image via X/@mipaltan) In a thrilling clash between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians that finished at almost 2am local time, the Shreyas Iyer-led side came out on top. In a game which was pushed back by over 2 hours due to rain, tensions were high and passion overflowing as Punjab chased down a staggering 204-run target with an over to spare. Following the loss, skipper Hardik Pandya took blame for the result as he evaluated his decision-making. The 31-year-old acknowledged that he could have managed his side better. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Iyer and Co. were relentless in their pursuit, as the captain took matters into his own hands with a trailblazing 87* from 41 balls. Crucial knocks from Josh Inglis (38 off 21) and Nehal Wadhera (48 off 29) also helped the side get the better of the five-time champions in Qualifier 2. With the defeat at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Mumbai Indians' season came to an end. Who's that IPL player? Reacting to the result, Pandya said, "I'll not put it on the wicket, if we had to do something better it was to bowl right lengths, or bowl the right bowler at the right time. I'm someone who likes to take it all on me, and maybe I could have managed my troops a little better." IPL 2025 Winner Prediction: What Greenstone Lobo's Astrology says The MI captain also spoke on his side's batting display, opting to stick to the opinion that his team did well to post a 203 total on the board, even though teams averaged scores closer to 220 in Ahmedabad. "I think it was par, but it needed great execution as a bowling unit, matters in a big game, they were really calm, put us under pressure, and we couldn't execute." In contrast to the way Jasprit Bumrah was brought in against Gujarat Titans early on in the game, the 31-year-old was deployed against PBKS in the 18th over, when Punjab needed 31 off 18. "If we bowled Bumrah earlier, it might have been better, but it might have been a little too early instead. Knowing Boom, the situation even if 18 balls are left, Jassi can be Jassi and do something special. Unfortunately (it) didn't happen today," explained the captain as he reflected on the tactical decision. Poll Was the 203 total a competitive score considering the conditions? Yes, it was a good score No, it was below par It was just average With the defeat, Mumbai's season ended without a record sixth title. Punjab, meanwhile, will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the summit clash on June 3 in Ahmedabad. The winner will clinch the IPL title for only the first time.
