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Madhur Bhandarkar to Receive Honors at NYIFF 2025 with Screening of ‘Fashion’

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Renowned filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar will be honored as the guest of distinction at the 25th New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), featuring a special screening of his celebrated film ‘Fashion’ on March 7, 2025, right before International Women’s Day. The screening will take place at the revered Village East by Angelika theater in Manhattan, New York.

Originally released in 2008, ‘Fashion’ showcased talents such as Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut, and Mugdha Godse, offering an intense exploration of the fashion industry’s triumphs and challenges. The film marked a pivotal moment in Indian cinema, garnering numerous accolades, including National Awards for both Priyanka and Kangana.

More than 15 years later, ‘Fashion’ continues to resonate, returning to the big screen as part of NYIFF’s focus on women-centric stories.

Organized by the Indo American Arts Council, NYIFF is recognized as the longest-running Indian film festival in North America, and Bhandarkar’s participation was warmly extended in an invitation.

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“To celebrate International Women’s Day, we are thrilled to feature this special screening of ‘Fashion’ as a highlight of the 25th Berlin New York Indian Film Festival,” the invitation stated. “As our esteemed guest, you will be honored with a special award in recognition of your significant contributions to Indian cinema.”

Additionally, ‘Fashion’ will also be re-released in theaters across India as part of PVR INOX’s Women’s Day Film Festival from March 7 to March 13, with the multiplex chain announcing this exciting news via a video message from Madhur Bhandarkar on Instagram.

“‘Fashion’ holds a special place in my heart, and it’s wonderful to see it continuing to connect with audiences even after so many years,” Madhur Bhandarkar expressed. He further praised the National Award-winning performances of Priyanka Chopra and Kangana Ranaut, as well as the film’s enduring soundtrack.
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Rakhi Sawant Sends Love to Hania Aamir after Cameo in ‘Pablo’

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Entertainment : Indian actor and television personality Rakhi Sawant recently made a special cameo in Pakistani actor Hania Aamir’s debut music video, Pablo.

The collaboration brought together artists from India and Pakistan. Following her appearance in the video, Rakhi shared a post on Instagram expressing her love and admiration for Hania.

Rakhi is seen wearing a pink gown and dancing to the song in the music video. She also sent a warm message to Hania and praised her beauty.

Pablo marks Hania Aamir’s debut as a rapper. She has written and composed the track herself. The song reflects on the criticism she has faced in her career.

In the track, Hania addresses comments about her appearance and personality. She responds to those who call her “fake” or say that she is too guarded. Through the song, she asks her critics to respect her choices and allow her to live life on her own terms.

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Towards the end of the video, Rakhi appears through a voice message. She encourages Hania to stay positive and ignore negative comments.

Rakhi also praises Hania’s beauty and tells her not to worry about criticism. Her appearance adds a special touch to the music video.

Hania Aamir is one of Pakistan’s popular television and film actors. She began her acting career with the 2016 film Janaan.

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She later appeared in several successful projects, including Titli, Visaal, Mere Humsafar and Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum.

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Her recent television appearance was in Meri Zindagi Hai Tu. In 2025, she also starred alongside Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa in Sardaar Ji 3.

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‘Banana Botox’ Goes Viral: Adah Sharma Tests the Unusual Beauty Hack

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Mumbai: Actress Adah Sharma has joined the viral ‘Banana Botox’ skincare trend, which has been gaining attention on social media. The unusual beauty hack involves rubbing the inside of a banana peel on the face.

The trend has become popular among people looking for simple and natural skincare methods. Supporters claim that banana peel can make the skin look smoother, softer and temporarily tighter.

Adah Sharma recently tried the hack and shared her experience with her followers on Instagram. In her humorous video, she called banana peel the “cheapest alternative to Botox” and showed how it is applied to the face.

“This is Banana Botox. Pick up a banana peel and stick it on your face with respect,” Sharma said jokingly.

She also made several humorous comments while trying the beauty hack. The actress said the method was inspired by another video and mentioned that it recommended using the hack every day for three weeks.

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However, banana peel cannot replace Botox injections. While bananas and their peels contain nutrients and plant compounds, there is no strong evidence that rubbing a banana peel on the skin can produce results similar to Botox.

Botox works by temporarily blocking nerve signals to specific facial muscles. It can reduce the appearance of certain wrinkles, with results generally lasting for several months.

Other established skincare ingredients, such as retinoids and vitamin C, can also help improve skin texture and support collagen production. Keeping the skin hydrated and maintaining a balanced, nutrient-rich diet can further support healthy-looking skin.

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Experts also caution that natural skincare methods are not completely risk-free. Applying banana peel directly to the face may cause irritation or an allergic reaction, especially in people with sensitive skin.

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Those trying a DIY skincare remedy should first test it on a small area of skin. The product should be washed off immediately if burning, itching, redness or irritation occurs.

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Trailer of ‘Amartha’ Released Ahead of September 18 Theatrical Released

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Mangaluru: The trailer of the upcoming Kannada film ‘Amartha’ was released at a grand event ahead of its theatrical release on September 18.

The film is directed by Guru Hegde and Vinay Preetham and is produced by Dr. Kanyana Sadashiva Shetty and Guru Hegde under the Pancharangi Films banner.

Entrepreneur Prakash Shetty and actor Darling Krishna unveiled the trailer and wished the entire team success. Actor Shivadhwaj was also present as a special guest.

‘Amartha’ is presented as a complete family entertainer. The film explores beautiful memories from childhood and college life that are part of everyone’s journey. The makers have woven these experiences into an engaging story.

Srinagara Kitty and Meghana Raj play the lead roles in the film. The movie also features popular coastal artists from the Tulu film industry, including Roopa Varkady, Aravind Bolar and Pushparaj Bollaar.

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With a mix of family emotions, nostalgia and entertainment, the film is expected to offer a special experience for the audience. ‘Amartha’ is set to hit theatres on September 18.

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