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Suhana Khan’s life & happiness’ ‘CTRL’ is in BFFs Navya Nanda and Ananya Panday’s hands; don’t miss their brightest smiles in inside PIC

Oct 4, 2024 · 3:24 PM Blog

Ananya Panday’s latest film, CTRL, has been released on OTT today, October 4, 2024. A special screening of the movie was held last night and was graced by the actress’ close friends and family. Suhana Khan recently shared inside pictures from the event. In one picture, she was seen brightly smiling with BFFs Ananya and Navya Nanda. The Archies actress revealed that her life and happiness’ ‘CTRL’ was in their hands.

Today, Suhana Khan took to her Instagram Stories and shared a couple of pictures from the special screening of the film CTRL. In the first photo, Suhana was seen posing with a huge smile alongside Ananya Panday, who sported a quirky expression, and another friend. She captioned it, “Out of CTRL #ctrlonnetflix.”

In another picture, Ananya and Suhana posed happily with Navya Nanda in matching white outfits. Suhana wrote, “@ananyapanday & @navyananda ‘CTRL my life and happiness.’

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Collin D’Cunha, the director of Ananya Panday’s comedy drama series Call Me Bae, also shared an inside picture from the screening of CTRL. In the photo, Ananya was seen posing with filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane and actor Vihaan Samat.

Collin also penned a review of the film. He wrote, “CTRL is thrilling, unsettling and creeps up on you when you least expect it!” Lauding Ananya’s performance, he stated, “@ananyapanday you will never cease to amaze me with your range and talent.. straddling between Bella and Nella with such ease and ‘Control’..your performance in CTRL is terrific, uninhibited with no trace of vanity whatsoever.. too too good!”

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Collin also praised Vihaan’s acting and director Vikramaditya Motwane’s work, saying, “@vihaansamat you absolutely shine as Joe and welcome to the movies! Can’t wait to watch more and more of you! @motwayne will always be in awe of your craft and your ability to experiment and ace new genres with every new film! You are in complete control with what must have been a very challenging filmmaking experience!”

Produced by Nikhil Dwivedi and Arya A Menon, CTRL is a cyber thriller. It is available to stream on Netflix.

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Mean Girls 20th Anniversary Special Throwback: When OG Stars Revealed Why They Think Movie Is ‘Timeless’ Across Generations

Oct 4, 2024 · 3:24 PM Blog

Mean Girls, the famous comedy that premiered in 2004, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The film, starring Lindsay Lohan and written by Tina Fey, analyzes high school dynamics and is still relevant today.

As part of the celebration, a new behind-the-scenes video was released, featuring interviews with cast members Renée Rapp, Ashley Park, and others from the 2024 musical adaptation.

Ashley Park, who originated the role of Gretchen Wieners on Broadway, spoke with PEOPLE in an exclusive clip about the film’s long-term influence. “Mean Girls will always be timeless,” she said. According to Park, the film’s lasting popularity lies in its humor. “People want to laugh,” she added.

Mark Waters’ film Mean Girls immediately became a cultural phenomenon following its premiere. The film’s box-office success in April 2004 sealed its status in pop culture.

Tina Fey’s witty and quotable lines have connected not only with moviegoers but also with famous personalities such as former President Barack Obama, who mentioned the film in a tweet.

Furthermore, Mean Girls has been a wonderful educational tool for high school teachers. Its themes of social hierarchy and peer pressure offer valuable lessons for both students and educators.

Avantika, a 19-year-old actress who plays Karen in the new film, said, “It was a huge movie for Millennials and for my generation too. It’s iconic, and it’s such a timeless movie.”

Renée Rapp, who plays Regina George in the musical, talked about the film’s legacy. “Twenty years later, it’s just as poppin’ as it was when it came out,” she said. Rapp, who earlier played Regina on Broadway, cited the film’s influence on fashion and cultural trends.

“It’s just become such a cultural staple, predicting trends,” she said, citing the popularity of wearing pink and the idea of a tell-all Burn Book.

Bebe Wood, who plays Gretchen in the 2024 adaptation, echoed the view saying that it really does feel like everyone kind of has their own relationship with that film.

The original cast members of Mean Girls, Lohan, Amanda Seyfried, and Lacey Chabert, have reunited for a Walmart ad campaign supporting holiday deals in 2023. Their camaraderie at the promotional event was evident as they developed long-lasting relationships while working on the film.

Lindsay Lohan appeared in a cameo alongside Angourie Rice, the new Cady Heron, at the 2024 film premiere, which was a pleasant surprise for fans. This crossover not only delighted lifelong fans but also represented the film’s legacy and influence over the past two decades.

As fans around the world celebrate Mean Girls Day on October 3rd, the film’s unforgettable quotes continue to live on. Cady Heron, played by Lindsay Lohan, recalls a crucial moment with her crush, Aaron Samuels (Jonathan Bennett), making the date significant.

“On October 3rd, he asked me what day it was,” Lohan’s character adds in voiceover. This simple yet impactful line has become a rallying cry for fans.

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“Israel Won’t Last Long”: Iran’s Khamenei’s First Public Sermon In 5 Years

Oct 4, 2024 · 3:24 PM Blog

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Israel “won’t last long” as he backed the Palestinian and Lebanese movements against Israel in his rare Friday sermon. Addressing tens of thousands of supporters at a mosque in Tehran, Khamenei justified its missile strikes on Israel as a “public service”.

A gun kept by his side, the Iran leader declared that Israel would not prevail against Hamas or Hezbollah as chants of “we are with you” from the crowd echoed in the vast mosque grounds.

Khamenei’s first Friday sermon in five years marks a crucial show of defiance amid threats to the supreme leader’s life. He remains a top target for Israel, which has vowed to retaliate after Tuesday’s missile attacks.

In his speech, he also praised Hassan Nasrallah, the former chief of the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut last week.

“Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah is no longer with us, but his spirit and his path will continue to inspire us forever. He was the high-standing flag against the Zionist enemy. His martyrdom will further increase this influence. The loss of Nasrallah is not in vain. We must stand up against the enemy while strengthening our unwavering faith,” Khamenei told the gathering.

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Khamenei also called Hezbollah a “blessed tree” that grew steadily under the leadership of Nasrallah.

“It is the duty and responsibility of all Muslims to help the blooded people of Lebanon and to support Lebanon’s jihad and the battle for al-Aqsa mosque,” he declared.

Iran’s supreme leader, who backs the Palestinian Hamas group, called their October 7 attacks on Israel the “correct move”.

“No international law has the right to object and protest against the Lebanese and Palestinians for standing up for themselves against the occupation,” he told the crowd.

Khamenei, who spoke after a prayer ceremony for Nasrallah, also called Israel a “tool” for the United States “to take control of all the lands and resources in the region.”

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“There is no doubt that the Zionists and the Americans are dreaming – the Zionist entity will be uprooted from the ground, it has no roots, it is fake, unstable, and exists only because of American support,” said Khamenei.

Khamenei, the supreme leader who holds the highest authority in Iran, had last delivered a Friday sermon five years ago. His sermon comes just three days after Iran launched 180 missiles targeting crucial infrastructure in Israel and three days before the first anniversary of the Israel-Gaza war.

The Iran leader had last led Friday prayers in January 2020 after a missile attack on a US army base in Iraq in response to the killing of top Revolutionary Guards commander Qasem Soleimani.

Iran supports both Hamas and Hezbollah, who are fighting Israel on its southern and northern fronts.

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