Have you heard? Shah Rukh Khan extends support to flood-hit Punjab

Karan Arjun reach PunjabOn Thursday midday reported that Salman Khan sent rescue boats medicines and ration to floodhit Punjab aiding in relief operations Hum saath saath hai September 11 And now Salmanrsquos Karan Arjun 1995 costar Shah Rukh Khan has come forward as well The superstarrsquos Meer Foundation in partnership with local NGOs is delivering essential relief to 1500 floodhit families across Amritsar Patiala Fazilka and Firozpur The aid includes medicines hygiene supplies food items mosquito nets tarpaulin sheets folding beds cotton mattresses and other necessities This initiative addresses immediate health safety and shelter needs while helping affected families rebuild their lives with dignityFor the book loversrsquo clubSiddharthAn adaptation of Jhumpa Lahirirsquos acclaimed short story collection Unaccustomed Earth is in development as an eightepisode series with Siddharth joining the cast alongside Freida Pinto Produced by John Wells and written by Madhuri Shekar the drama explores the lives of an Indian American community in Cambridge Massachusetts Freida will play the role of Parul Chaudhury a wife whose life is unsettled when she reconnects with her longlost love Siddharth will take on the role of Amit Mukherjee a dependable Bengali American man who wrestles with instability at work and in relationships The actor was last seen in Netflixrsquos Test After Unaccustomed Earth he will be seen in films like 3BHK and Indian 3Samrsquos not entering the rat raceSamantha Ruth PrabhuMissing in action Samantha Ruth Prabhu who was last seen in Citadel Honey Bunny 2023 insists she is not worried Speaking at the All India Management Associationrsquos 52nd National Management Convention in Delhi recently the actor opened up about how battling myositis an autoimmune condition changed her perspective on life and career ldquoThe previous version of me probably had five films releasing in a year Today I havenrsquot had a film release in two years but I am the happiest I have ever beenrdquo she said Admitting that Friday boxoffice results once dictated her selfworth Sam revealed that she now focuses on wellness and gratitude ldquoKeeping a gratitude journal for one year changed my whole personalityrdquo she noted adding her podcast and investments aim to promote longterm healthInvestigating challenging rolesPrabhudevaActor and filmmaker Prabhudeva is set to make his OTT debut with Sony LIVrsquos Tamil original Sethurajan IPS directed by Rafiq Ismail The political crime thriller sees the actor in a departure from his familiar dance and romantic roles as he takes on the character of a police officer navigating a politically sensitive murder investigation in rural Tamil Nadu Speaking about the project Prabhudeva said ldquoSethurajan IPS isnrsquot just a cop hersquos a man caught in a storm of duty identity and politics This role challenged me like never before I believe this story is not just timely but necessaryrdquo The series explores themes of power politics and justice through the lens of its central investigationCrackling dealsRishab ShettyKannada star Rishab Shettyrsquos muchawaited prequel Kantara Chapter 1 has wrapped filming and is gearing up for release on October 2 on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti The movie produced by Hombale Films explores the mythological roots of the Bhuta Kola tradition in coastal Karnataka Much before the filmrsquos arrival in cinemas we have learnt that the team has already cracked its OTT deal Amazon Prime Video is said to have acquired the posttheatrical streaming rights for a reported R125 crore making it one of the biggest deals for a Kannada film after KGF Chapter 2 2022 With 20 international VFX studios involved postproduction is in progressParambratarsquos Mumbai pactLR Lakshmi R Iyer Parambrata Chattopadhyay and Apurva AsraniBengali star Parambrata Chattopadhyay is set to headline Lakshmi R Iyer and Apurva Asranirsquos upcoming short film The Pact Known for performances in Kahaani 2012 Baishe Srabon 2011 Pari 2018 Bulbbul 2020 and the Netflix series Aranyak 2021 Parambrata has also established himself as a director and producer Talking about bringing the actor onboard Lakshmi said ldquoParambrata is not just acting in this film mdash he is engaging with it questioning it and enriching it with his instincts This story is deeply personal to Apurva amp me as it deals with family memory and values we hold close We believe audiences will resonate with it just as the three of us haverdquo Currently in postproduction The Pact is expected to release soon