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Munawar Faruqui on being caged in ‘Lock Upp’

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Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui, who has been locked up inside the fearless reality show ‘Lock Upp’ hosted by Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, is quite excited post joining the show and ready to face any challenges inside the jail.

He says: “I am not prepared for it at all. I was not thinking much and just went inside with an open mind. I have known pressure before, and I want to see how much of a pressure test this show will be for me. As an artist, I am here to entertain. Being positive and upbeat in my outlook is what I feel will help me sail through. Also, humour. Humour is a great shield against adversities.”

Munawar has no apprehensions while competing with any contestant.

As he shares: “I’m quite excited, to be honest. There is no nervousness at all. I am thrilled to be inside ‘Lock Upp’ and meeting my other fellow contestants. The anticipation of spending time with them and competing alongside is building up and I can’t wait to meet them all. It is not an easy thing for me and maybe more tough than other contestants. “

He further reveals the reason behind taking up the show and says: “I know that people might wonder as to why I decided to do a show where my thinking is not at par with another co-artist who is a part of the project. But that’s not the case at all.”

“What I found most interesting was the concept of the show. It is something that we’ve not seen before in India and I couldn’t have refused it. I thought it would be very interesting to be a part of their project and see where it takes me. Sometimes, you are in a zone when you want to try different things and for me, ‘Lock Upp’ is something completely different from anything that I have ever attempted.”

Munawar had a controversial past and in 2021 he was also accused of hurting the religious sentiments of people but he took it as a part and parcel of life.

On replying to how all these controversies affected him, he answers: “Of course, the things that put you in a spot in life affect you, and they did affect me too. They are a part of my life. But I didn’t let that stop me. I kept on working. I kept making music, I did shows, I released more stand-up videos and continued doing what I wanted to do. In the past year itself, I got around 12 lakh followers, which goes to show that my efforts have paid off and I have been successful in entertaining my audience.”

There’s also a metaverse-based game planned around the show. While sharing about the same, he says: “The metaverse-based game will allow people to connect with the Lock Upp universe directly, which is very exciting. As a contestant, I would urge my fans to go to the ‘Lock Upp’ game and support me, or any other contestant that they like. “

‘Lock Upp’ streams on ALTBalaji and MX Player.

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Aadesh Chaudhary shares his show ‘The H Files’ will present health facts with a detective twist

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Mumbai, April 10: Actor Aadesh Chaudhary is all set to bring something fresh to the small screen with his upcoming show ‘The H Files.’

The show aims to present health-related facts through an engaging detective-style narrative — a concept rarely explored in Indian television. Set to premiere on Bottoms Up Studios’ YouTube channel, the show explores intriguing health-related mysteries through a captivating investigative format unlike anything seen before.

Speaking about the show, Aadesh shared, “In today’s time, maintaining good health has become crucial, and the concept of The H Files sounded very interesting. There’s a lot of misinformation on the internet, so my friend and producer Kunal who also owns Clink Communication and Bottoms Up Studios—and I came up with this idea to present it through The H Files, blending acting with meaningful information.”

Talking about his role in this health-focused show, the actor revealed that he is playing a detective who investigates different cases and shares that knowledge with people. “Nobody has ever presented health-related facts in a detective style before—so The H Files will be an unexpected and exciting watch.”

The ‘Sasural Simar Ka’ actor added, “Anything shown creatively, people enjoy. Audiences will love this. They need to be aware of their health and the things they’re missing. This won’t be your typical detective show. Today, people want both entertainment and useful information,” Aadesh says. “The H Files is my way of mixing both fun and facts. It’s like a mystery show where the real villain is lack of awareness, and the hero is health. So, get ready to uncover the truth.”

On a related note, “The H Files” is produced by Kunal Garud and co-produced by Dalljiet Kaur. New episodes will be released every Tuesday and Thursday, with the first episode premiering on April 10.

Speaking of Aadesh Chaudhary, he is well known for his performances in popular shows such as “Sasural Simar Ka,” “Yeh Dil Sun Raha Hai,” and “Laal Ishq.”

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Karan Patel talks about failure of his film, why he won’t do ‘Bigg Boss’

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Mumbai, April 8: Popular television actor Karan Patel, known for his work in shows such as Kasturi, and Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, agreed that the timing of the release of his 2023 film Daaran Chhoo was not right, which contributed to the film’s failure at the box-office. He also revealed why he would not be able to participate in the controversial reality show Bigg Boss, hosted by Salman Khan.

Speaking on Bharti Singh and Harssh Limbachiyaa’s podcast about “Bigg Boss”, Karan said: “Bigg Boss is not meant for me. I won’t be able to do it. What happens is the contestant may be inside but the people outside get uncomfortable because how patient can one be in three months. You will never see me inside. If a person like Hiten Tejwani can get angry inside the house then think about it…. Even Salman Khan told him ‘that you are very sweet, this show is not made for you’.”

He added: “If Bigg Boss was Bigg Boss from four-five years ago and it was about them and their lives then the audiences would be interested to watch them. Now, they have brought commoners, celebrities, people from every walk of life … I don’t want to see my bhaji wala in the Bigg Boss house…. Also I can’t tolerate misbehaviour and bad talk towards women… And the show is working on this only.”

He then went on to talk about his film ‘Darran Chhoo’, which will be released in 2023. The movie is directed by Bharat Ratan and produced by his mother Minoo Patel and wife Ankita Bhargava Patel.

Karan,who starred in the film, said: “The timing for my film was wrong. We were new producers and when I released muy film Salaar released a week after that and then came Jawaan. It was also the Indian cinema week and all these things we didn’t pay attention to. So, we released the film at the very wrong time.

The day my film was released it was 50 years of Indian cinema and all the old classics were re-released that day. That is why my film didn’t work. Basically our timing was wrong.”

Talking about the booming Indian OTT space, he said, “I am not getting offers, be it good roles or bad roles. Now the OTT space has got spoiled due to too many people doing too many things on it.”

He went on to criticise the digital platform medium and said: “Most of the shows on OTT today have become soft porn for me. If there are no sleazy scenes or love-making scenes in it, it won’t be watched even if it’s not required in the story.”

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Shantanu Maheshwari returns for the 5th season of ‘Campus Beats’

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Mumbai, April 7: Amazon MX Player is back with the popular teen dance drama, “Campus Beats”, for an enthralling fifth season.

Adding to the excitement, the streaming service has unveiled the official trailer for the latest season of the show, featuring Netra and Rihanna’s fierce battle for Ishaan’s heart. Just as Ishaan and Netra move ahead from a tangled ‘situationship’ into something real, cracks start to show in their world. In the arena of the World Dance Championship, it’s ‘Netra vs. Rihanna’ where love, loyalty, and ambition get lost in the fierce rivalry.

Spilling his thoughts on the latest season of “Campus Beats”, Shantanu Maheshwari shared, “Campus Beats has been a great experience for me, both as an actor and a performer. With every season, the narrative has deepened, the emotions have heightened, and the dance has just gotten more intense. Season 5 raises the bar—more drama, higher stakes, and some of the toughest choreography we’ve attempted so far. I’m excited for fans to see where Ishaan’s journey goes from here, and I’m grateful to be part of a show that continues to inspire and connect with so many hearts.”

Additionally, Amogh Dusad, Head of Content at Amazon MX Player, stated, “We are happy to return with the latest season of Campus Beats. The show has struck a resounding chord in the hearts of audiences with its energy, youthful vibe, and relatable characters. Can’t wait for everyone to join the troupe once again.”

Helmed by Palki Malhotra, the show will see Shantanu Maheshwari, Shruti Sinha, Sahaj Singh Chahal, Tanvi Gadkari, Harsh Dingwani, Tanya Bhushan, Dhanshree Yadav, Teriya Magar, Adnan Khan, Manish Poonam, Dipankana Das, Manasvi Vashist and Rohan Pal reprising their beloved characters.

The fifth season of “Campus Beats” will stream on Amazon MX Player on April 10.

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