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This is how Bollywood welcomed 2021

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<h1>Malaika makes it Instagram official with Arjun Kapoor</h1> <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-52845" src="https://indianarrative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Malaika-Arora-Arjun-Kapoor-819×1024.jpg" alt="Malaika Arora Arjun Kapoor" /> Bollywood couple Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora have finally made their relationship official on Instagram with a loved-up picture. Malaika and Arjun have been holidaying in Goa over the last week. She started the New Year with a picture with Arjun. "It's a new dawn, it's a new day , it's a new year ….. 2021 #eternallygrateful," she captioned the image on Instagram. In the image, she has her arm around Arjun's shoulder. She is seen in a shimmery pantsuit while Arjun is seen in a vibrant shirt with brown pants. <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% – 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CJfdGUIBOrG/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;">   <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"></div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"></div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"></div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"></div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"></div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"></div> </div>   <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CJfdGUIBOrG/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A post shared by Malaika Arora (@malaikaaroraofficial)</a></p> </div></blockquote> <script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script> While Arjun and Malaika have not denied their relationship, they don't post many photos together on the internet. Last month, Malaika and Arjun enjoyed some quality time with each other in Dharamshala with Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan. They went exploring the hills, and cafes. Saif and Arjun were shooting for the upcoming horror comedy "Bhoot Police" across locations in Himachal Pradesh. <h1>Akshay Kumar shares video of 2021's first sunrise</h1> <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-52846" src="https://indianarrative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/akshay-kumar-819×1024.jpg" alt="Akshay Kumar" /> Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar on Friday tweeted a video of the first sunrise of 2021 for fans and followers on social media.In the video, the actor chants the Gayatri Mantra as he captures the rising sun. "Here's the first sunrise of 2021, in case you missed it. Praying for everyone's success and happiness, wishing for a great year ahead! Happy New Year everyone," tweeted Akshay Kumar. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Here’s the first sunrise of 2021, in case you missed it 🙂 Praying for everyone’s success and happiness, wishing for a great year ahead! Happy New Year everyone <a href="https://t.co/j4my0Q7Kcx">pic.twitter.com/j4my0Q7Kcx</a></p> — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) <a href="https://twitter.com/akshaykumar/status/1344833256584146944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> On the work front, Akshay has just wrapped up shooting the Delhi and Agra schedule of his upcoming film Atrangi Re. Directed by Aanand L Rai, the film which narrates a cross-cultural love story also stars Sara Ali Khan, Dhanush and Nimrat Kaur. Akshay has also finished shooting for his upcoming spy thriller Bell Bottom, and is working on the period drama, Prithviraj. The actor's next release is Rohit Shetty's Sooryavanshi. He plays a cop battling terrorism in the film co-starring Katrina Kaif. <h3>Kangana hosts new year special brunch for team Dhaakad</h3> <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-52847" src="https://indianarrative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Kangana-Ranaut.jpg" alt="Kangana Ranaut" /> Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut hosted a special brunch for the crew of her forthcoming film Dhaakad, to mark the beginning of the new year. Kangana shared a video on her verified Twitter account where she can be seen decorating her house for the brunch party. "Hosting a small brunch for my #Dhaakad team, whole team is working tirelessly even through holiday season. Feels so good to be back home. P.S looking at you 2021 be good," Kangana tweeted. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Hosting a small brunch for my <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dhaakad?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dhaakad</a> team, whole team is working tirelessly even through holiday season. Feels so good to be back home ❤️ P.S looking at you 2021 be good ? <a href="https://t.co/8LEftbzkAz">pic.twitter.com/8LEftbzkAz</a></p> — Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) <a href="https://twitter.com/KanganaTeam/status/1344878015197683713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> The actress recently returned to Mumbai after shooting for her upcoming film Thalaivi in Hyderabad and spending time in hometown Manali. Meanwhile, Kangana has started preparing for Dhaakad in full swing. She recently tweeted pictures where makeup artists can be seen taking measurements of her face for creating prosthetics. Kangana essays a spy in the Razneesh Ghai directorial. <h1>Big B says 2020 was odd, no resolution for 2021</h1> <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-52844" src="https://indianarrative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/happy-new-year-2021-819×1024.jpg" alt="Big B Amitabh Bachchan" /> Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan has expressed that he has no resolve or resolution for the new year 2021. "Seems odd to be writing this after an entire year of 2020.. it was an odd year .. 2020 .. and the next could be odd too .. but in the better sense than the previous .. and just the feel of 1.1.'21 .. has a certain ring about it .. a ring that provokes attention and perhaps tidings of the refreshed year," the actor blogged. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="und">T 3769 – Greetings and wishes for the year of 2021 .. वर्ष नव , हर्ष नव ; जीवन उत्कर्ष नव ! <a href="https://t.co/WThh43QxDv">pic.twitter.com/WThh43QxDv</a></p> — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) <a href="https://twitter.com/SrBachchan/status/1344738750174089216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> "No resolve or resolution .. what needs to be done is to be done .. and done with conviction and well .. routines shall not change , they are now guided by other external forces .. compassionate one hopes .. and in the throes of happiness and great care," he added. The 78-year-old Bollywood star also wished "Peace love and harmony 2021" for his fans and followers on his verified Instagram account. Big B has his kitty full this year with upcoming films like "Chehre", Nagraj Manjule's "Jhund", Ayan Mukerji's "Brahmastra", Ajay Devgn's "Mayday" and a yet untitled film co-starring Prabhas and Deepika Padukone. <h1>Deepika Padukone returns to social media with 'audio diary'</h1> <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-52849" src="https://indianarrative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/deepika-padukone-682×1024.jpg" alt=" Deepika Padukone" /> Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, who had deleted all her posts on social media, has made a comeback on the platforms with an audio diary. Deepika posted her Audio Diary on Twitter and Instagram. In the audio clip, she said: "Hi everyone. Welcome to 'My Audio Diary', a record of my thoughts and feelings. I'm sure you will agree with me that 2020 was a year of uncertainty for everybody. But for me, it was also about gratitude and being present. As for 2021, all I can wish for myself and everyone around me is good health and peace of mind. Happy New Year." <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">It’s 1.1.2021!</p> Happy New Year Everyone!❤️ What are you grateful for…? <a href="https://t.co/mGMb8ofJ0a">pic.twitter.com/mGMb8ofJ0a</a> — Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) <a href="https://twitter.com/deepikapadukone/status/1344902770864705536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Deepika captioned the audio clip: "It's 1.1.2021! Happy New Year Everyone! What are you grateful for…?" The actress earlier shocked fans and followers by deleting all posts from her social media platforms on December 31. <h1>Raveena Tandon raises toast to 2021 with non alcoholic juice</h1> <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-52851" src="https://indianarrative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Raveena-Tandon.jpg" alt="Raveena Tandon" /> Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon on Friday shared new year wishes for her social media followers and fans. Raveena shared a Boomerang video on her verified Instagram account where she along with her family marks the new year 2021 by raising a toast. The actress mentioned they are consuming non alcoholic juice. "Cheers to a Happy New Year ! From all of us to all of you ! Have a blessed New Year , May Ishwar keep you all Healthy Happy and Safe .( disclaimer-non alcoholic juice was used in glasses to toast)," the actress wrote. In a separate post on New Year's Eve, Raveena stressed on the importance of expressing gratitude for what we have got in life. "Especially during this stressful year, it's important to reflect on all of the blessings you have . Gratitude is something that we should be able to express on any occasion— no matter how big or small. So keeping in mind that we have had so much sorrow and losses, we should thank those who in the line of duty gave us all that they had. As this last night of 2020 passes, I wish the new dawn to bring love peace, health and happiness to all. May Ishwar bring prosperity and health to all. Om Namoh Shivaye. Jai Sai Baba," Raveena shared. <h1>Abhishek Bachchan feels the 'unsaid power to do more'</h1> <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-52853" src="https://indianarrative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/abhishek-bachchan-1024×1024.jpg" alt="Abhishek Bachchan" /> Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has reminisced about his journey in 2020, saying what stays with him is the unsaid power to do more. Abhishek posted a video capturing his professional journey in the year gone by. "2020….A year with so much to cherish, learn and remember… One can try to put it in a video but what stays with me is that unsaid power to do more. Here's wishing everyone a Happier, Safer & better New Year," Abhishek wrote. Abhishek will next be seen in "Bob Biswas", a spin-off of the 2012 hit, "Kahaani" that was directed by Sujoy Ghosh and starred Vidya Balan. "Bob Biswas" marks the directorial debut of Diya Annapurna Ghosh. The film also stars Chitrangda Singh. In the spin off, Abhishek's look has been created keeping in mind that of noted Bengali cinema actor Saswata Chatterjee, who had played the character of the serial killer Bob Biswas in "Kahaani"..</p>

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