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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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Kapil Sharma, Rajpal Yadav, Remo D’Souza and Sugandha Mishra received threats, e-mail came from Pakistan

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Actor Threaten By Email From Pakistan: Three big artists of Mumbai have received threats. Sources said that these threats have been received by Rajpal Yadav, Remo D’Souza and Sugandha Mishra. Regarding this, Mumbai Police has registered an FIR on the complaint of Rajpal Yadav and NC on the complaint of Sugandha Mishra, while they have also received a complaint from Remo.

Sources claimed that the emailer had written “BISHNU” (not Bishnoi) at the end of the email. It is being claimed that initial investigation revealed that the emailer had sent the email from Pakistan. Further investigation is going on in this matter.

The email reads – We have been monitoring your recent activities, and we believe it is imperative that we bring a sensitive matter to your attention. This is not a publicity stunt or an attempt to harass you. We urge you to treat this message with utmost seriousness and confidentiality. Failure to do so may result in serious consequences that may affect your professional and personal life. We expect a prompt response from you within the next 8 hours. If we don’t get a response, we will assume that you are not taking the matter seriously, and we will take the necessary action. Vishnu

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Saif Ali Khan stabbing case: Actor met rickshaw driver in hospital ahead of getting discharged

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Mumbai, Jan 22: A day after Saif Ali Khan was discharged, pictures of the auto-rickshaw driver Bhajan Singh Rana posing with the Bollywood star in the hospital before he left for home started to do the rounds on social media.

Rickshaw driver Bhajan Singh Rana was the one who took Saif to Lilavati hospital on January 16 after the Bollywood star was stabbed multiple times during a robbery attempt in his house in wee hours.

Before leaving the hospital for home, Saif personally called the rickshaw driver to meet him at the hospital.

In one image, the auto-rickshaw driver is sitting next to Saif on the hospital bed as they smile at the camera. Saif’s bruised hand is on Bhajan Singh Rana’s shoulder. In another photograph, the duo are standing and smiling at the lens.

The 54-year-old star, who is married to Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, thanked the rickshaw driver and told him to feel free to ask for help whenever he needed.

Saif along with his veteran-actress mother Sharmila Tagore, expressed their gratitude towards Bhajan Singh Rana.

As per sources, Saif praised the rickshaw driver for his work and said: “Keep helping others like this. And as for the fare that day, don’t worry, it will be taken care of.”

He jokingly added: “If you ever need help in life, remember me.”

When Bhajan Singh Rana was asked how he reached the hospital, as all the media personnel were present, he told Media: “I entered the hospital wearing a mask.”

The auto rickshaw driver said that he had first got a call from Saif’s personal assistant.

He said that he “ just prayed” that the actor gets well.

“I took a few selfies with him. I took a few photos with him.”

The driver recalled the night, when Saif was stabbed and said that the actor asked him to drive slowly as it was a “little painful.”

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Feroz Abbas calls performing ‘Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya’ at Taj Mahal ‘a tribute’

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Mumbai, Jan 22: Feroz Abbas Khan is currently busy with ‘Mughal-e-Azam: The Musical’. As part of the musical, the iconic love song “Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya” from the movie “Mughal-e-Azam” was staged at the Taj Mahal on 14th Jan 2025 this year.

“Mughal-e-Azam: The Musical” will take place till 23rd February, 2025. It will mark the end of the Delhi run for this epic masterpiece. Before performing in Delhi, the musical is expected to be performed in Mumbai at NMACC till 26th January 2025.

Talking about the emotional experience, Feroz Abbas Khan revealed, “We wanted to celebrate the enduring legacy of love by performing ‘Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya’ in front of the Taj Mahal. Incidentally, Shakeel Badayuni who wrote this definitive love anthem also praised the Taj for being a monument to love in another famous song. In a way, our performance was a tribute to Shakeel saab, to Naushad ji who tuned both the songs, to the Taj and to love that transcends all barriers.”

He further added, “While distilling K Asif’s timeless epic into a stage production, we did not anticipate the momentous journey it would go on to undertake across the globe. The fact that we are now all set to stage our 300th performance in Delhi has an enormous personal significance for all of us.”

Meanwhile, producer Deepesh Salgia was quoted saying, “Shapoorji Pallonji has been associated with the magnificence of ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ for over 75 years in its cinematic as well as musical form. Be it the luxurious production canvas or the marketing campaign, we have always worked towards setting new benchmarks. In the same spirit, the performance at the Taj is our tribute to the concluding season of the musical in Delhi.”

The musical features more than 550 exquisite costumes, breathtaking sets, live singing, and stunning Kathak choreography.

Directed by Feroz Abbas Khan, ‘Mughal-E-Azam: The Musical’ has been produced by Deepesh Salgia, under the assistance of Shapoorji Pallonji.

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