ANURAG BRINGS OUT THE ‘BEST’ IN TAAPSEE

You know what they say: An actor might be a talented artist, but it takes a great director to bring out their best capabilities. And it seems Taapsee Pannu has found that director.

Taapsee says her Manmarziyan director Anurag Kashyap exudes such energy that it makes the “best happen” on the set of a lm.

Taapsee, who has been posting numerous updates from her movie’s sets on her Instagram account, has nished shooting for the lm, and shared a candid photograph of herself along with Kashyap on Tuesday.

“There are some directors who guide you through and some who exuberate such energy that you just cannot help but be your best, give your best and the best happens. You are the latter mister Anurag Kashyap, you are the wind beneath Rumi’s wings. Get well soon... because you have to ght with me more,” Taapsee tweeted.

The lm, presented by Aanand L. Rai, also stars Vicky Kaushal and Abhishek Bachchan. Taapsee had earlier said in an interview how Manmaziyan is a typical Anurag Kashyap style of love story, where there are no black and white characters.

Sidharth spent time with rescued elephants Laxmi, Maya and Phoolkali, feeding them fresh fruits. He also interacted with the veterinarians at the centre who provide treatment to the elephants.

The highlight of the visit however was his keen interest in Gajraj, the 70-year-old tusker rescued from Maharashtra’s Satara.

Used in temple processions for over 51 years, the elephant was, with advancing age, found to be suffering from several medical issues like foot abscess and partial blindness.

Gajraj is now under lifetime care and treatment at the centre, which is home to over 20 elephants that were rescued from critical situations and are under rehabilitation now.

Sidharth was deeply moved upon hearing the heart-breaking stories of these elephants.

“Save The Elephant Day is a great initiative and Wildlife SOS is doing some fabulous work by saving the endangered species. It’s extremely essential for each one of us to do our bit and help save our animals,” Sidharth said.

Amen to that!

AKKI’S HEARTY GESTURE FOR KIDS

It’d appear as if Akshay Kumar never stops working for a social cause. If it’s not raising money for Indian soldiers, it’s building a toilet in a city that suffers from a woeful lack of sanitation facilities. And what’s more, he says it makes him happy.

Akshay has come on board as the face of a Happy Heart India campaign by Asian Heart Institute and The Times of India. It aims to promote a healthy lifestyle for a healthy heart and happy life. As part of this, 200 underprivileged children will get free heart surgery.

“Seeing a child suffer an ailment and have little or no power to help them makes parents feel hurt. I am glad that this initiative will help 200 children and their families live a happy life. Helping a cause and reaching out to people for the same is what makes me happy,” Akshay said.

The actor has himself been a longterm advocate in spreading a word on the importance of a healthy lifestyle. “I have always wanted to be a part of something that spreads smiles and joy to people who need it the most. I personally believe that having a healthy heart guarantees a happier and longer life,” said Akshay, urging people to come forward and help in making sure that “a heart reaches the deprived”.

The campaign allows people to nominate patients from humble backgrounds, less than 12 years of age and in need of heart surgery. Godspeed, Akki!

I PLAN MY DAY ACCORDING TO LAKSSHYA’S: TUSSHAR KAPOOR

We always tend to think of celebrities as “special people” who are way different from us, and who live their life differently from ordinary people. The truth, however, is that they have the same challenges as ordinary people do. Take Tusshar Kapoor, for instance, who says he does experience parenting issues.

Actor Tusshar Kapoor says he plans his day according to his son Laksshya, who will turn 2 in two months. “My child is my focus and I plan my day according to his timetable,” Tusshar said on season 2 of the show ‘9 Months’.

The show is a complete parental guide, and welcomed Tusshar to share personal challenges, opinions, insights and more as a father, read a statement. “I am 41 now. At around 35, 37 I started getting paternal instincts for my pets. I also began to wonder then how would it feel like to hold your child,” he said.

Speaking about his decision of having a child through IVF, the actor said he was expecting a lot of different reactions. “I wanted to be a father and I wanted to start a family, so I did it. People then messaged me that I am inspiring them,” he said.

Calling himself a “hands-on parent”, the actor said, “I spend most of the day with my child and I don’t want to miss out on any experience with my child. For Golmaal shooting, I took him along with me since I didn’t want to stay away from him for long. He had fun on the sets,” he said.

Tusshar said he has learnt parenting skills along the way. “I feel it is not hard work, but rather just a lot of work that goes into raising a child. At the same time, I also read about healthy habits and the happy child book, which was really helpful.”

The 41-year-old says all parents have the same worries. “No matter you are a celebrity or not, it just depends on how involved you are,” he said, also revealing that “In the industry, Ajay Devgn spends a majority of his time with his kids. Aamir Khan also does the best of everything for his kids.”