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Sachin Tendulkar’s Jabra Fan honours legend with majestic 50ft painting in Mumbai on his 50th b’day

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Sachin Tendulkar, one of the greatest cricketers of all time, turned 50 years old, and his fans celebrated the occasion with a unique initiative. Dr. Abhishek Nandkishor Neelam Satam and Gaurav Bhatkar, two individuals from Mumbai, commissioned a grand painting of Sachin Tendulkar at R. M. Bhat High School in Parel. The artwork measures 50 ft x 24 ft and features all the honors received by Sachin, right from the Arjuna Award in 1994 to the Bharat Ratna award in 2014.

The artwork depicts Sachin’s iconic pose, which he strikes after hitting each century. The centerpiece of the painting is a smiling portrait of Sachin, and it is sure to be a memorable tribute to the legendary cricketer. Dr. Abhishek Nandkishor Neelam Satam, a biologist at Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo, and Gaurav Bhatkar, a professional painter, worked together to create this masterpiece.

The idea & the setback during the painting

Abhishek, who is widely know as Sachin’s Jabra Fan for his huge collection on the Indian cricketer, had the idea for the painting and approached Gaurav to bring his idea to life. The painting work started two days ago, but unfortunately, the painting was spoiled one day ago. However, Abhishek’s firm determination and his team’s dedication did not halt the project, and they started the painting again with fresh materials, completing it in a record timing of 10 hours.

Abhishek’s previous artworks dedicated to Sachin Tendulkar

Abhishek Satam has been creating life-size artworks dedicated to Sachin Tendulkar since 2017. He started with a Rangoli of size 44×24 ft in 2017 and later made a portrait of size 45×24 ft using kite papers in 2018. In 2019, he made an artwork of size 46×24 ft using tailoring material, and during the pandemic in 2020, he made a 6×3 ft portrait of Sachin with a message of fighting against COVID-19. In 2021, he made an artwork of 30,012 paper circles, depicting Sachin’s iconic pose holding the tricolour after the 2011 World Cup win. Finally, in 2022, he created a large artwork of size 49×24 using paper cups, showcasing Sachin’s love for tea.

The fitting tribute to Sachin Tendulkar

This year’s painting tribute promises to be a unique and unforgettable celebration of Sachin Tendulkar’s legacy. With Abhishek and Gaurav leading the charge and Sachin fans from all over coming together to support this project, it is sure to be a fitting tribute to one of the greatest cricketers of all time. The painting is a grand tribute to Sachin’s achievements and his impact on the sport of cricket.

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Farah Khan ties pagdi for Rajkummar Rao in throwback picture from his wedding with Patralekha

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Mumbai, Jan 9: Bollywood couple Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha are celebrating the birthday of choreographer-director Farah Khan.

On Thursday, Raj and Patralekha shared a joint post on their Instagram handles. The post showcases many heartwarming moments featuring them with Farah.

They wrote in the caption, “Happiest Birthday to our dearest @farahkhankunder ma’am. Wishing you only the best in life..We love you to the moon and back”.

The couple and Farah are known to be best of friends. Farah even attended their wedding ceremony in November 2021 in Chandigarh. One of the pictures shows Farah tying a pagdi for Rajkummar during the ceremony.

Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa’s wedding was one of the most cherished moments for not just their fans but also for the members of the film fraternity. The who’s who of Bollywood graced the wedding celebrations and blessed the newly – wed actors.

The names included bigwigs like Farah Khan, Rao’s close friend Hansal Mehta, ‘Article 15’ director Anubhav Sinha, Luv Ranjan; the famed director of ‘Pyaar Ka Punchnama’ series, ‘The Family Man’ creators; Raj and Dk.

Raj and Dk’s social media handle recently shared a picture from previously concluded reception of Rajkummar and Patralekhaa where all the directors along with Rajkummar, look all decked up in black tuxedos. They captioned the post in Español, “Hombres De Negro (Men In Black)”

The comment section was soon flooded by fans and the film personalities. While Rajkummar expressed his feeling for the most influential people in his life by commenting, “I love you guys”, Shreya Dhanwanthary wrote, “Omg. All that’s missing from this photograph is background musicOmg. All that’s missing from this photograph is background music”. Actor and casting director Abhishek Banerjee wrote, “League of extraordinary gentlemen !!”

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Jackie Shroff finds ‘peace’ as he spends time in nature

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Mumbai, Jan 9: It is no secret that aside from being a celebrated actor Jackie Shroff is also a nature freak. Proving the same, the ‘Housefull 3’ star recently shared a clip on his official Instagram handle, giving the netizens an insight into his recent visit to a center for cows.

The video has Jackie Shroff spending time with the animals. His latest Insta post was captioned, “𝑃𝐸𝐴𝐶𝐸”. However, this is not the first time that Jackie Shroff has openly shown his love for nature. Time and again, the actor is seen talking about the need to plant more trees to save the planet.

On another front, Jackie Shroff is all set to be a part of the highly-awaited crime series, “Chidiya Udd”. Scheduled to premiere on the OTT platform Amazon MX Player on 15th January this year, the drama is inspired by Aabid Surti’s popular novel Cages. “Chidiya Udd” will revolve around the life of a young Rajasthani woman named Seher, who gets caught up in the dark world of Mumbai’s crime syndicate. The story moves forward as she attempts to break away from the chains of power and violence. The makers recently unveiled the official trailer of the forthcoming web series.

Helmed by Ravi Jadhav, the project has been jointly bankrolled by Harman Baweja and Vicky Bahri. Apart from Jackie Shroff, “Chidiya Udd” will also feature Bhoomika Meena, Sikandar Kher, Madhur Mittal, Mayur More, and Mita Vashisht in crucial roles. Jackie Shroff will essay on the character of Qadir Khan in his next.

In addition to this, Jackie Shroff will also star in the highly-talked-about sequel, “Housefull 5”. He will be seen sharing the screen with Akshay Kumar, Nana Patekar, Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, and Riteish Deshmukh, along with others. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, the movie will reach the cinema halls on 6th June this year.

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Armaan Malik- Aashna Shroff look smitten in their first Wedding pictures

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Mumbai, Jan 3: Singer Armaan Malik is finally married to his longtime girlfriend and influencer, Aashna Shroff.

The couple took to Instagram to share the joyful news, posting dreamy wedding photos accompanied by a heartfelt caption.

Armaan and Aashna got engaged in August 2023. On Thursday, Armaan and Aashna shared photos from their nuptials on their respective Instagram handles, writing in the caption, “tu hi mera Ghar.”

In the photos, the couple radiates pure happiness, dressed in stunning traditional wedding attire in shades of orange. Aashna looks beautiful as a bride in an orange lehenga, while Armaan opts for a pastel-shaded sherwani.

The wedding appeared to be an intimate outdoor affair, attended by close family and friends. Soon after the couple announced their wedding, the comments section was flooded with congratulatory messages. Pranutan shared a series of red heart emojis, while Sophie Choudry wrote, “Oh my goodness! Congratulations, you guys.” Aahana Kumra simply wrote, “Congratulations.” Varun Dhawan also liked the post.

Armaan and Aashna announced their engagement on social media in August 2023. The singer posted a series of romantic pictures. In one of the photos, he was seen on one knee with a ring in his hand. In the other pictures, the couple posed adorably together. Armaan captioned the post, “And our forever has only just begun.”

Meanwhile, Armaan Malik is well-known for his hit songs such as “Wajah Tum Ho,” “Bol Do Na Zara,” and “Butta Bomma.” He recently collaborated with American singer Ed Sheeran on a new version of the British singer’s song “2 Step.” Armaan is recognized for his work as a vocalist, songwriter, record producer, voice-over artist, performer, and actor.

On the other hand, Aashna Shroff is a popular Indian fashion and beauty blogger, as well as a YouTuber.

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