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WATCH: Alia Bhatt’s ‘Jigra’ Vedang Raina hums ‘Ek Hazaaro Mein Meri Behna’ on Raksha Bandhan; actress promises to sing with him during film promotions
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WATCH: Alia Bhatt’s ‘Jigra’ Vedang Raina hums ‘Ek Hazaaro Mein Meri Behna’ on Raksha Bandhan; actress promises to sing with him during film promotions

Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina who are all set to feature as siblings in Vasan Bala’s Jigra did an Instagram live together today (August 19th). Interestingly, this Raksha Bandhan special social media interaction was also The Archies star’s debut IG live. Well, among many other things, Raina stole the moment by playing a guitar and humming the heartwarming ‘Phoolon Ka Taaron Ka’ song. 

Alia Bhatt gave a long round of applause for her Jigra and promised him that she would also sing along with him during the movies’ promotions. Talking about the secret, then the Highway actress shared that Vedang has also sung in the movie which came as a sweet surprise for fans of both actors. Watch the charmer singing his heart out and making our Rakhi even more special here:-

Alia and Vedang’s Jigra will arrive in the theatres on October 11th, 2024.

ALSO READ: Alia Bhatt, Neetu Kapoor step out with Raha looking radiant in traditional attires for Raksha Bandhan celebration; WATCH

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Oshi No Ko Season 2 Episode 8: Release Date, Where To Stream, Expected Plot And More
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Oshi No Ko Season 2 Episode 8: Release Date, Where To Stream, Expected Plot And More

The Tokyo Blade Stage Play continues, and the actors were notably impressed by Kana Arima’s acting abilities in the last episode. Fans saw Akane Kurokawa finally get the opportunity to perform alongside Kana Arima as well.

With more excitement from the Tokyo Blade Stage Play to arrive in Oshi No Ko Season 2 Episode 8, fans can look forward to the episode’s release this week. Keep reading to find out more about the release date, as well as where to watch the episode and the expected plot.

Oshi No Ko Season 2 Episode 8: Release date and where to stream

Oshi No Ko Season 2 Episode 8 is set to premiere on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 11:00 pm JST on TOKYO MX, TV Hokkaido, BS11, KBS Kyoto, TV Aichi, AT-X, and other networks across Japan. The series maintains a simultaneous global release schedule based on its Japanese airing time.

Oshi No Ko Season 2 Episode 8 will also be available for streaming on ABEMA, Hulu, Disney Plus, d Anime Store, Netflix, and other local platforms. HIDIVE will oversee international streaming, while Medialink will manage the Asia-Pacific region via the Ani-One Asia Ultra subscription on the Ani-One Asia YouTube channel.

Expected plot in Oshi No Ko Season 2 Episode 8

As per the anime’s official site and the episode preview, Oshi No Ko Season 2 Episode 8 will be titled Trigger. Aqua and Akane will work together to push Kana to deliver her best performance in this episode, and it will likely feature scenes where Aqua and Kana share the stage, with Aqua seizing the opportunity to display the results of his extra rehearsals.

Kana, who chose to become a more adaptable actor to survive in the entertainment industry, may struggle as Aqua encourages her to push beyond her usual supportive style. Additionally, Aqua, who experiences panic attacks when he finds enjoyment in acting, will likely employ a unique method to cope with his challenges during the performance in Oshi No Ko Season 2 Episode 8.

Oshi No Ko Season 2 Episode 7 recap

Oshi No Ko Season 2 Episode 7, titled Sun, sees the Tokyo Blade stage play continue, beginning with Blade (Himekawa) and Tsurugi (Kana) confronting Monme (Sakuya) after his victory over Kizami (Melt).

A brief technical glitch occurs during Sakuya’s dialogue, but Kana swiftly ad-libs, earning Sakuya’s respect for her quick thinking. The play then introduced Aqua and Akane’s characters. Akane’s performance, particularly in a scene revised in the script, is highly praised by Abiko for her portrayal of emotional depth.

The next act introduces a clash between the Shinjuku and Shibuya factions, with Aqua facing Himekawa and Kana confronting Akane. Kana internally critiques Akane’s powerful stage presence and questions why Akane dislikes her. Akane, determined not to lose, recalls that Kana’s acting inspired her to pursue theater.

A flashback in Oshi No Ko Season 2 Episode 7 reveals Akane’s admiration for Kana during childhood and her disappointment in Kana’s indifferent attitude toward acting. This realization led Akane to study human psychology in an attempt to understand Kana’s mindset.

At present, Akane concludes that Kana’s attitude stems from a desire for validation and a fear of inadequacy. Akane rejects Kana’s supportive acting style, favoring a more assertive approach. On stage, Akane’s performance captivates the audience, and Kana acknowledges the challenge presented.

Although Kana initially hesitates, she decides to support Akane’s performance, recognizing it benefits the play overall. Oshi No Ko Season 2 Episode 7 concludes with Aqua and Akane agreeing to help Kana reach her full potential on stage.

For more updates on the Tokyo Blade Stage Play in Oshi No Ko Season 2, keep up with Pinkvilla.

*The release dates and times provided are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change at the discretion of the creators.

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OPINION: Why GOAT comedy era of Akshay Kumar from the 2000s needs to make a comeback asap
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OPINION: Why GOAT comedy era of Akshay Kumar from the 2000s needs to make a comeback asap

Akshay Kumar is undoubtedly an undisputed king of comedy. His hilarious movies from the 2000s, including Hera Pheri, Garam Masala, Bhool Bhulaiyya, Phir Hera Pheri, and Welcome, are proof. The superstar has been experimenting with different genres in recent times, be it period drama Samrat Prithviraj, action-thriller Bell Bottom, science fiction action movie Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, or the thriller Mission Raniganj.

Currently, he is going through a dry spell at the box office, which seems to end soon. In the upcoming two years, after Khel Khel Mein, he has lined up several comedy entertainers, Jolly LLB 3, Welcome To The Jungle, and Housefull 5. Does that mean the GOAT comedy actor Akshay Kumar is back in business?

Khiladi Kumar wore patriotism on his sleeve in films like Airlift, Baby, Holiday, and Kesari. He inspired us through his socially relevant roles in Toilet: Ek Prem Katha and Padman. While Akshay continues experimenting with genres, the audience still gets nostalgic about his comedy classics from the 2000s era that had a unique charm to them. His comedy was natural and relatable, so to speak.

Who can forget when Akshay as Mac navigates through his adventures of dating three women in his “favorite film”, Garam Masala? With its fast-paced storyline, Akshay tickled our bones throughout the movie and added masale-daar tadka to his filmography. “Woh mere Pooja chacha hain!” Remember how he convinced Sweety of his fake uncle in the movie? Or when Raju in Phir Hera Pheri made us roll on the floor with his “25-din mein paisa double” scheme through the Laxmi Chit Fund? 

Akshay’s comedic prowess was also evident in Bhool Bhulaiyya when the actor as a psychiatrist, Dr. Aditya Shrivastav couldn’t help but ask a hilarious peeing question. “Itna susu laate kahan se ho?” Special mention to Aarush from Heyy Babyy, who takes the baby’s sh*t on his face in a scene and when he goes to buy the baby’s diapers at a store. He enacts putting a diaper on himself while explaining it to a woman. Who can forget his ‘wicked Sunny’ walk in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi? Be it absurd humor or slapstick comedy, is there anything in comic stories that Khiladi Kumar can’t do?

Akshay Kumar, who introduced himself as an action hero, was initially considered a non-comic actor. Akshay later had a ‘Safira’ moment when he switched to comedy, all thanks to Priyadarshan after the filmmaker offered him Hera Pheri. Akshay worked with Priyadarshan in several movies, and their collaboration was the highlight of Akshay’s comedy filmography.

Akshay later worked with Priyadarshan in several movies, and their collaboration was the highlight of Akshay’s comedy filmography. Can we have Akshay as a GOAT comedian back, please?

ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Khel Khel Mein star Akshay Kumar wants comedy to be taken ‘seriously’ in Bollywood; ‘Itna halke mein kyun lete hain?’

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