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Henry Winkler is having a memorable summer, which includes a special encounter with Queen Camilla. The Barry star recently traveled to the United Kingdom with his wife, Stacey, to promote his 2023 memoir, Being Henry. During their visit, the couple attended the prestigious Ascot Royal Races, a significant event with rich tradition and history.
Winkler described the experience, noting the magnitude of the event. “We were invited to Ascot, the royal races. You heard about it in My Fair Lady, you hear about it all through history, and we were invited,” he told PEOPLE.
Winkler, dressed in a top hat and tails, was impressed by King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s arrival in an open carriage drawn by horses, which was followed by a three-course lunch.
The highlight of Winkler’s day was an unexpected request. “Then all of a sudden, a rumor or a buzz goes through the room. ‘The Queen wants to meet Henry,’” Winkler recalled.
He and his wife were led into the paddock, where Queen Camilla approached them. “She comes in white in the middle of them and walks up. I tip my hat, and I talk to her like she was my Aunt Liz. There is no disconnect. There’s no royalty. There is just this lovely woman who knows about my children’s books, the Detective Duck series.”
Winkler’s trip to the United Kingdom was about more than just meeting the royals. He also went to a recording studio in Bristol to voice DIRECTV’s new For the Birds campaign. Winkler and Steve Buscemi reunited for their roles as city-window peeping pigeons, a collaboration that has become a staple of Winkler’s work with DIRECTV.
The commercials, which also feature Hall of Famer Deion Coach Prime Sanders, promote DIRECTV’s live NFL and college football coverage. Winkler and Buscemi’s latest commercials mark their 16th collaboration with the brand.
He said that it’s one of those magical moments where they meet in the middle without knowing Steve really, without being in the room, without being even on the mic together from his recording studio and Henry’s.
While Winkler enjoys his time in Los Angeles, he maintains a strong connection to his New York roots. “I miss New York,” he acknowledged. He said that you can take the boy out of New York, but you can’t take New York out of the boy.
Though Winkler has lived in Los Angeles since 1973, his fondness for New York remains strong. He added that he sees himself as a transient and he has been here since 1973. His wife lives in Los Angeles and so do his children, grandchildren, dogs, home, and work. But he keeps thinking of going back.
Fardeen Khan is returning to the big screen after 14 years with the movie Khel Khel Mein. The comedy also stars Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, Vaani Kapoor, Ammy Virk, Aditya Seal, and Pragya Jaiswal. As the film’s Independence Day 2024 release draws closer, Fardeen dropped behind-the-scenes pictures with the cast. He also recalled their first script reading when all of them realized that something special was about to take place.
Today, August 13, 2024, Fardeen Khan shared BTS pictures with the team of Khel Khel Mein. The first slide was a group picture with Akshay Kumar, Vaani Kapoor, Aditya Seal, Taapsee Pannu, and Pragya Jaiswal. The second was a photo of Akshay and Vaani looking at a shot with director Mudassar Aziz. One picture showed Fardeen and Akshay filming a scene together.
There were pictures from the shoot and the last slide was a group snap from the promotions. In the caption, Fardeen reminisced about their first table read, stating, “The first reading. The script is the star, the director our compass and as each actor takes their turn reading bringing characters to life for the very first time. It’s like meeting new friends—some you instantly connect with, others take a little longer to understand.”
He further expressed, “But by the end of that first read, there’s a buzz in the air, a collective realization that something special is about to unfold.” Have a look at the post!
Coming to the memories from the shooting, Fardeen said, “The transition from table to set is like stepping into a new world—a world where anything is possible. Every scene is a new adventure, and every take a chance to discover something new about the character, the story, and even yourself.” He mentioned that the camaraderie among the team was growing every day which made the set feel more like a playground instead of a workplace.
Now, as Khel Khel Mein is set to release on August 15, the actor said that it was time to show their hard work to the world. He continued, “It’s the moment you see how your work has touched people, how your characters might have found a place in peoples hearts. There’s pride, excitement, and sometimes a bit of nostalgia as you realize that this incredible journey is nearing its end.”
Fardeen concluded by saying, “But the best part? It’s not really over—because now, the audience becomes a part of the story and we carry their love in our hearts and we can’t wait for you to experience what we’ve all been a part of. See you at the cinemas on the 15th of August. The Game is on #khelkhelmein.”
Khel Khel Mein is clashing with two other films at the box office, Stree 2 and Vedaa.
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