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Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who is Tobias Jones? Find all about Varun Dhawan's ABCD 2 co-star Lauren Gottlieb's husband and their wedding at Tuscan hilltop
Lauren Gottlieb, known for featuring in films like Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor-led ABCD 2, John Abraham starrer Welcome Back, Diljit Dosanjh's Ambarsariya, and more, has finally tied the wedding knot with her longtime boyfriend and fiancé, Tobias Jones. The lovebirds got hitched on June 11, 2025, but made their official announcement on social media today, June 20. Now we know you can't wait to learn all about the man who stole the heart of the gorgeous actress-dancer. So here's everything about Tobias that you shouldn't miss. Who is Tobias Jones? Based in London, Tobias Jones, also known as TJ, is a director and video creator recognized for his work with several reputable brands. He is also a popular visual effects (VFX) artist with over 43,000 followers on Instagram. Tobias did his schooling at Gordonstoun School, an elite co-educational private school in the UK. After completing his education, he took the self-employment route. Tobias Jones' relationship history with Lauren Gottlieb Lauren and Tobias got engaged to each other in Aug 2023 following a dreamy proposal from the director at Aruba Ocean Villas. The actress-dancer shared gorgeous pictures from their engagement at the time and called him the man of her dreams. Talking about their bond, she recalled, "After that first phone call we had from Los Angeles to London I just knew we were supposed to be in each others lives. For that year and a half we built the best foundation of love and respect. I feel so blessed our paths finally crossed so we could fall in love! Thank you for bringing so much love, joy, and pure happiness in my entire life," Lauren went on to call her the luckiest girl in the world for being his fiancée. All about Lauren Gottlieb and Tobias Jones' wedding It was a dreamy and intimate wedding for Lauren and Tobias in Tuscany, Italy, on June 11, 2025. The landmark moment of their life was attended by only friends and close ones. The actress announced the good news to her fans on social media with a series of heart-melting and romantic pictures, accompanied by a touching note. "We've always felt this love was out there. A once-in-a-lifetime kind of love. And when we found it, and it felt like coming home," read a part of the note. Meanwhile, several Hindi film industry friends of Lauren like Ali Fazal, Shibani Akhtar, Mouni Roy and others took to the comments section of her post sending her good wishes. Pinkvilla wishes the newlyweds a magical life ahead!
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Welcome to the Jungle shoot halted; final schedule to begin soon: Report
After Paresh Rawal's exit from Hera Pheri 3, another Akshay Kumar-led ensemble comedy seems to be facing turbulence. Welcome to the Jungle, backed by producer Firoz Nadiadwala and directed by Ahmed Khan, has reportedly run into production hurdles. Several media outlets on Tuesday claimed that the film was put on hold due to financial issues. However, a Hindustan Times report quoting a source close to the project revealed that the pause is due to 'multiple reasons', not just budgetary constraints. The film, which began shooting in 2023, is part of the successful Welcome franchise. In 2007, the first movie in the franchise came out. Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Paresh Rawal, Nana Patekar, and other actors starred in the movie. Welcome Back, the franchise's second movie, came out in 2015. The main actors in it were Paresh Rawal, Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor, John Abraham, and Shruti Haasan. Both films did well at the box office. Why is 'Welcome to the Jungle' halted? The 34-member ensemble cast of Ahmed Khan's Welcome to the Jungle includes, among others, Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Anil Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez, Raveena Tandon, and Disha Patani. Last month, the film's production was put on hold. The source close to the makers shares: "70% of the shoot of Welcome to the Jungle is already done. The remaining 30% was to be scheduled in Kashmir, but because of the unfortunate Pahalgam attack, the plan got pushed." Pinkvilla had on Monday claimed that the film's production had been cancelled due to financial difficulties with the producers. The report quoted a source stating, "The film has been on floors for over a year and a half now. There are also issues of non-payment of dues to the actors and their staff. Some of the originally cast actors have exited the project, while others are still supporting it out of love for the franchise. They all believe that Welcome is a beloved franchise and are willing to adjust their dates to help complete Welcome to the Jungle". 'Welcome to the Jungle': Shooting begins However, the insider connected with the makers has denied the Pinkvilla report and added, "The entire schedule was locked, which included helicopters, over 250 horses with horsemen, and 1200 junior artists. But, everything is on track, all 34 actors are excited and set to commence the last marathon schedule and will begin post-rains in a different location." With a fantastic ensemble, Welcome to the Jungle was formally announced in 2023. A preview of the humour the movie will contain is provided by the cast's a cappella performance in the announcement video. Originally slated for release on Christmas 2025, the movie was postponed. 'Welcome to the Jungle': Cast and Crew The film, directed by Ahmed Khan, boasts a star-studded cast, including Paresh Rawal, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, Krushna Abhishek, and Kiku Sharda, among others. The female leads include Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Lara Dutta, and Raveena Tandon.
Hindustan Times
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
iKON's Donghyuk announces military enlistment date: Check details here
iKON member DK, aka Donghyuk, will enlist in the Army Military Band next month. As reported by Soompi, iKON's agency, 143 Entertainment, released a statement on Monday giving details about Donghyuk's military enlistment. (Also Read | iKON's Jinhwan announces military enlistment date, pens note for fans) Donghyuk is planning to enlist as an active duty soldier on July 28 to fulfil his military duty. The statement read, "Hello, this is 143 Entertainment. We would like to express our gratitude to iKONIC who love iKON, and we want to provide information regarding DK's (Kim Dongkyuk's) military enlistment. " "DK applied for the Army Military Band, and he recently received his final notice of acceptance from the Military Manpower Administration. He plans to enlist as an active duty soldier on July 28 to fulfil his military duty," it added. iKON's agency said that there will be no separate event on that day. "As many soldiers and their families will be present on the day of the enlistment to the Recruit Training Centre, no separate event will be held in order to prevent safety incidents. We kindly ask for fans' generous understanding. Please continue to show unwavering love and support until DK dutifully completes his military service and returns in good health. Wishing DK a safe and healthy service!" concluded the note. iKON, formed in 2015 by YG Entertainment, consists of six members--Jay, Song, Bobby, DK, Ju-ne, and Chan. Their debut studio album was Welcome Back (2015). From 2016 to 2017, iKon released the singles #WYD and New Kids: Begin. In 2018, their second studio album Return was released. Their third EP, I Decide, was released on February 6, 2020. Their fourth EP, Flashback, was released in 2022. The group released their third studio album, Take Off, in May 2023. iKon departed YG Entertainment in December 2022 and signed with 143 Entertainment.
Pink Villa
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
5 unmissable Nana Patekar OTT films with iconic dialogues that continue to echo in cinema lovers' hearts
Bollywood actor Nana Patekar is one of the most versatile actors in the industry. Having been in the industry for several decades, he has given some films and dialogues making a special place in the hearts of the audiences. Let's take a look at his 5 iconic dialogues from OTT films that fans can't forget to date. 1. Krantiveer (1994) Krantiveer, starring Nana Patekar and Dimple Kapadia in the lead roles, is one of the major hits of that time. The film revolves around the journey of a young man who is devastated by the loss of his parents. Having no aim in life, he arrives in a town ruled by corrupt politicians and mafias. The drunk man heads nowhere but fate makes him meet a fearless journalist, driven by a mission for justice, who inspires him to get over his situation. She helps her change into a completely different person and fight for the justice of the oppressed against the powerful people of the town. 'Aa gaye meri maut ka tamasha dekhne. Ab mujhe latka denge, zubaan aise bahar ayegi, ankhen bahar ayegi, thodi der latakta rahunga. Fir ye mera bhai mujhe niche utarega, fir aap charcha karte ghar chale jaoge, khana khaoge so jaoge.' Well, this dialogue is definitely memorable. 2. Welcome (2007) OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video and JioHotstar 'Bhagwan ka diya sab kuch hai, daulat hai, shohrat hai, izzat hai,' this iconic dialogue has a separate fan base. Starring Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Anil Kapoor, and Paresh Rawal alongside Nana Patekar, Welcome is a perfect example of a cult classic. We bet you will go ROFL with each and every dialogue of the film. In this chaotic comedy, Uday (Nana Patekar) and Majnu (Anil Kapoor) want to get their sister Sanjana (Katrina Kaif) married. But, her don family ties scare everyone away. Rajiv (Akshay Kumar) enters the scene and saves Sanjana from a fire, instantly falling for her. The dons are impressed with their pair, but Rajiv's uncle, Dr. Ghungroo (Paresh Rawal), unaware of their criminal background, agrees. But the truth doesn't stay hidden for a long time. As love blooms and families clash, a wild series of events unfolds, leading to an unexpected, hilarious twist. The chemistry between Anil and Nana is the highlight of the film. After the success of the film, makers released its sequel Welcome Back. The third part Welcome To The Jungle is also all set to release soon. 3. Tirangaa (1993) You definitely cannot forget Nana Patekar's famous dialogue 'Pandra sau ki naukri karne wala, ek din tujhe dedh sau ka kafan pehnayega.' Nana Patekar starred in the iconic film alongside veteran actor Raaj Kumar. Directed by Mehul Kumar, it also starred Harish Kumar, Mamta Kulkarni, and Varsha Usgaonkar. The film revolves around Suryadev Singh (played by Raaj Kumar) who teams up with hot-headed cop Wagle (played by Nana Patekar) to prevent the antagonist Pralayanath Gendaswami, who kidnapped scientists to build nuclear missiles against India. After faking his death to outsmart the enemy, Suryadev thwarts multiple assassination attempts and exposes the conspiracy. What happens next will grab all your attention. 4. Parinda (1989) OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video Remember Nana Patekar's 'Dhanda Kishan, dhande mein koi kissi ka bhai nahi hota' dialogue. Yes, we are talking about the film Parinda. Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the crime drama stars Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor, and Madhuri Dixit in pivotal roles. The storyline revolves around Mumbai where Kishen gets influenced by a ruthless d*ug lord Anna and gets indulged in the underworld. Meanwhile, her brother Karan comes back from the U.S. to reunite with his love, Paro. As their paths meet, the film explores themes of loyalty, love, and the deep divide between a life of crime and a chance at redemption. 5. Ghulam-e-Mustafa (1997) OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video Ghulam-e-Mustafa's famous dialogue 'Jaan mat maangna, iski bazaar mein koi keemat nahi hai' has etched a special place in our hearts. Directed by Partho Ghosh, the film featured Nana Patekar and Raveena Tandon in key roles. Ghulam-e-Mustafa revolves around a contract k*ller devoted to his faith, who was raised and trained by the powerful don Shanta Prasad, whom he calls Abba. Soon cupid strikes an arrow and he falls in love with a dancer linked with their enemies. However, she passes away leaving him in shock. He then leaves the world of crime behind to live a simple life leading his 'abba' to turn against him. Meanwhile, on the work front, Nana Patekar is all set for his upcoming film Housefull 5 alongside Akshay Kumar. Fans can't wait to see what he has in store for the audiences this time.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sambhavna Seth opens up about getting replaced in a song from Welcome Back; says ‘I had shot for a week and I cried after learning about it'
Actress and dancer Sambhavna Seth recently opened up about a painful chapter in her career — getting replaced in a song from the 2015 film Welcome Back after shooting for nearly a week. Speaking candidly about the experience to Hindi Rush, Sambhavna revealed how deeply it affected her emotionally and professionally. 'I never really spoke about it,' she said. 'I had shot for six to seven days for that song. I was the main in that song. They might have thought something and I got replace d. Maybe someone else was the producer's favourite. We can only think — I can't go and ask, 'Why did you replace me?' They had already replaced me.' The replacement came as a shock, not just to her, but to her fans as well. 'People went to watch the film because they knew Sambhavna's song was there. Operation Sindoor IPL 2025 suspended as India-Pakistan tensions escalate Pakistan appeals for loans citing 'heavy losses', later says X account hacked Can Pakistan afford a war with India? Here's a reality check They came and told me I'm not there in the song. I was shooting for Razia Sultan back then. I was in Gujarat. The next day, I was supposed to go watch the film. I called Ganesh (Acharya) masterji and he said he had no clue. I hung up the call and cried a lot. You do feel hurt. I'm a human being. Those who do it, they don't feel it.' Despite the emotional setback, Sambhavna took it as a life lesson. 'These are life's learnings. They break you and mould you into a stronger human being. It will either make you a better human being and teach you patience, or turn you into a negative person. I have learnt from these experiences.' Sambhavna Seth is a versatile Indian actress, dancer, and reality TV personality known for her bold screen presence. She gained popularity through item numbers in Bhojpuri and Hindi films and appeared in shows like Bigg Boss and Razia Sultan.
