Mumbai, Sep 23: Actress Rashami Desai, who is set to return to television with the upcoming show ‘Sayoneee’, said she was not actively looking for a comeback but wanted to wait for a project that gave her a sense of purpose.

Sharing her excitement for the launch, Rashami said in a statement: “Maya is not just a character or an imagination. She is a very practical character that I am going to play in Sayoneee. And as an actor, I wouldn’t deny that I received many offers, but I turned them down because I didn’t feel connected to the stories or the characters that were coming my way.”

Rashami said every artist wants to play a character that is beautifully written.

“I wasn’t looking for a comeback on television; I was looking for a purpose. Sargun and Ravi are doing amazing in television as producers, Uttam Bhelavat is an amazing director. Sometimes we don’t know people who are working behind the camera, but they are the ones who will actually help you to reach out to the right audiences and all.”

Rashami does not regret waiting.

“Good, I waited for long, and, you know, it’s good to be honest to your emotions also, kyunki impulsive decisions I have never taken,” said the actress.

Opening up about her character Saanvi and her experience of working with Rashami Desai, Janhavi Soni said: “Saanvi is warm and nurturing, but her kindness should never be mistaken for weakness. She has the courage to stand up for what she believes is right and keeps her promises even when they come at a personal cost.”

She said that working with Rashami made this journey even more special.

“She is incredibly warm and generous as a co-actor, and through Sayoneee, I have also found a wonderful friend in her.”

Sharing what makes Aditya a true ally, Gautam Singh Vig said, “Is Aditya Saanvi’s hero? No, he is not her hero; he is her Sayoneee. A hero tries to fight your battles for you, while a Sayoneee simply stands by you as you win them yourself.”

“Aditya respects Saanvi’s choices and gives her the space to find her own answers. His love is steady, secure and rooted in equality, and that is what makes him a true ally and a green flag.”

Sayoneee brings together Rashami Desai as Maya, Janhavi Soni as Saanvi and Gautam Singh Vig as Aditya. As Saanvi searches for the mother’s love she has always longed for, Aditya becomes the steady presence who helps her come out of her shell without taking away her voice or making her choices for her.

Produced by Sargun Mehta and Ravi Dubey’s Dreamiyata Entertainment, the show explores a love built on trust, equality and the comfort of knowing that someone will always stand by your side.

Sayoneee starts airing from 23 September on Star Plus and JioHotstar.

Mumbai, Sep 23: Actor Jackie Shroff marked veteran actor Prem Chopra’s 91st birthday with a nostalgic tribute, recalling some of the legendary actor’s most iconic dialogues such as “Prem Naam Hai Mera, Prem Chopra” among many others.

Jackie took to his Instagram stories section, where he shared a picture of the iconic star and added the caption: “My respect always!”

For the background score, he added some of his iconic lines such as “Prem naam hai mera, Prem Chopra, nanga nahayega kya nichodega kya and main woh bala hoon jo sheeshe se pattar ko todta hai.”

Jackie then went on to celebrate four years of the film “Atithi Bhooto Bhava,” which released in 2022.

“Celebrating 4 years of Atithi Bhooto Bhava,” Jackie wrote in the caption.

Atithi Bhooto Bhava is a horror comedy film written by Aniket Wakchaure and directed by Hardik Gajjar. It features Jackie Shroff, Pratik Gandhi and Sharmin Segal in lead roles.

The film follows Srikant, whose life turns upside down when he bumps into a middle-aged ghost who claims to be his grandson from his previous birth. Things take an even more comical turn when the ghost seeks Srikant’s help to meet his long-lost love. He decides to help the ghost and is supported by his girlfriend Netra.

Jackie’s latest is Ahmed Khan’s comedy film titled “Welcome To The Jungle”.

The film has a huge star cast including names such as Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, Shreyas Talpade, Aftab Shivdasani, Mika Singh, Mukesh Tiwari, Zakir Hussain, Yashpal Sharma, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Tusshar Kapoor, and Sayaji Shinde.

It is loosely based on the 2005 American film The Producers as well as the 2008 American film Tropic Thunder.

This film marks the ninth collaboration of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal, who have reunited on screen after almost 17 years. Their last collaboration was Priyadarshan’s De Dana Dan.

Mumbai, Sep 22: Actor Divyenndu, who delivered a memorable performance as ‘Liquid’ in Luv Ranjan’s 2011 romantic comedy ‘Pyaar Ka Punchnama’ extended his best wishes to the team of the upcoming romantic entertainer ‘Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar’.

On Tuesday, Divyenndu shared the trailer of the forthcoming drama on his Instagram handle. He drew a playful connection to his iconic character ‘Liquid’ as he welcomed the young cast of ‘Pyaar Ka Punchnama’.

Taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane, Divyenndu wrote on his official account, “Kuch pehle jaisa laga kya?? Lekin yeh woh hai nahin.. Toh aaieye hum sab aur specially Liquid ki taraf se welcome karte hain!! All the best to the team of Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar @sparshwaliaa @alishachopra1 @kuunnnaaalllll @_vaidyasakshi @tusharchhibber @sargun_kaur.luthra @anujpsaini @luv_films (sic).”

Made under the direction of Anuj Saini, ‘Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar’ marks the debut of multiple actors, including Sparsh Walia, Alisha Chopra, Kunal Vaid, Sakshi Vaidya, Tushar Chhibber, and Sargun Kaur Luthra.

Luv Ranjan revealed that launching 6 newcomers in ‘Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar’ has been both a challenging and exciting experience for him.

“Introducing newcomers is always a challenge, but it’s the one I genuinely look forward to. Fifteen years ago, I got that opportunity with Pyaar Ka Punchnama, and when something similar came along with Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar, I knew I didn’t want to let it pass. As a writer, creating a world for six new faces and watching them find their own rhythm within it was something I really enjoyed. When the people feel right, the story finds its own energy, and I’m excited for audiences to meet them,” the filmmaker explained.

Presented by Luv Films and jointly backed by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg, ‘Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar’ is expected to reach the cinema halls on 23rd October this year.