Entertainment

From India’s Bollywood to Nigeria’s Nollywood, Here are 8 Interesting Facts That You Probably Didn’t Know Before

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4 months ago

July 6, 2019

Shivam

8 Interesting Facts That You Probably Didn’t Know

Knowledge is an amazing thing, you don’t think about a single aspect unless you find out about its existence. With the power of Google, we have an option to gain knowledge about anything that is available online, no matter the knowledge is right or wrong. In the same light, today we are going to enlighten you or interest you with some surprising facts that you probably did not know before.

Open your mind and sponge some knowledge that we have to give you through this post.

Read below the amazing facts that are interesting to read may be hard to believe.

1. Did you know the fruit Orange was never orange before?

via: ItalianFOOD

Yes, it is correct. First, orange fruit was found in South East Asia. The amazing and interesting thing about this fruit was it orange with wasn’t even orange. The fruit used to be of pure green color. It seems that the fruit that we know as orange is of some other origin.

2. Did you know humankind was originally black or brown?

via: Martin Meissner/ Associated Press

Fair or white skin people came into existence about 20,000 years ago. Prior to that, all the human kind was either black or brown.

3. Do you know the price of the world’s most expensive perfume?

via: Clivechristian

If you love wearing deodorants or perfume than this fact might just blow your mind. World’s most expensive perfume i.e Clive Christian No.1 Passant Garaunt’s cost is $1,43,000 for only 30 ml. How’s that?

4. Did you know the speed of your fart?

via: iRelease

Well, it might sound weird( it sure smells weird, too) that the speed farts are pretty good. Supposedly, a fart travels with a speed of about 11.27 km per hour.

5. Did you know how coca-cola was found?

Did you know how coca-cola was found

World’s favorite soda, Coca Cola has formed accidentally. And we say accident, it is actually worse than that. The creator of Cola, John Pemberton, was actually creating medicine for stomach ache and he ended up with delicious Coca Cola.

6. Did you know how Samsung tests its phones?

via: T3

This might shock you that Famous mobile company has a very different way to test the durability of their handsets. They have a butt-shaped robot to test their mobile phones.

7. Did you know about Nollywood?

via: Reuters/Akintunde

Well, another surprising fact is that after India’s Bollywood, the world’s largest number of movies are produced in Nigeria’s Nollywood. And we thought we are filmy?

8. Did you know this about Paris?

This might shock you the most, that in 1719 the prison of Paris was giving freedom to their male prisoners on one weird condition. They freed only on the condition that they would marry any prostitute and get settled in Louisiana. It is hard to believe whether it was freedom for prisoners or a housing scheme for Louisiana. But one thing for sure, it gave new life to both prisoners and prostitutes. Maybe it was a good cause that the government of Paris came up with.

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Health

Shakira’s Trainer Anna Kaiser Reveals The Secret for Her Healthy Body

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14 hours ago

November 17, 2019

Priya Verma

Shakira's Trainer Anna Kaiser Reveals The Secret for Her Healthy Body

Do you ever think like how Shakira has got those se**y hips? Well, there is a hardcore workout behind that. Her trainer Anna Kaiser who is training her hard for several years told. You won’t imagine that she is a mother of two kids but it doesn’t look like right? It’s all because of the magic that she puts in her daily workout sessions told by her trainer. Here we bring some of the secrets straight from her first-hand trainer that Shakira follows daily.

So, if you are planning to have some new resolution next year, you can surely go ahead with her healthy habits that will help you get your dream body like Shakira.

1. Try to follow a schedule

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A post shared by Shakira (@shakira) on Mar 27, 2018 at 6:50am PDT

Her trainer, Anna Kaiser who is training her for several years now told that she works for five days a week apart from her busy schedule and that’s great.

2. It’s all about strengthening the core

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A post shared by Shakira (@shakira) on Sep 28, 2017 at 3:30pm PDT

Anna told that she tries to make her focus on strengthening her core and boosting her booty and then some toning for her arms.

3. Have goals for yourself

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A post shared by Shakira (@shakira) on Jan 21, 2019 at 12:43pm PST

Kaiser told that Shakira is great at having long-term goals and she tries to focus on that. She is always working towards something to get something big.

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4. Train smartly

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#TBT dancing with @theannakaiser @aktinmotion

A post shared by Shakira (@shakira) on Oct 1, 2015 at 1:38pm PDT

Shakira is very smart and focussed on her training, Kaiser told. She always knows what is good and bad for her body. She always has a goal and she tries to accomplish that.

5. Try surfing when you travel

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A post shared by Shakira (@shakira) on Apr 17, 2019 at 6:24am PDT

Anna told that Shakira loves to go surfing as she believes that surfing helps you to perform a whole-body workout and she loves to do it whenever she is travelling.

6. Always keep the focus on flexibility

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A post shared by Shakira (@shakira) on Oct 15, 2018 at 10:16am PDT

For Shakira, flexibility is everything. As she is having some problems in her elbows and her wrists are weak when they started working out together. After discovering this thing, they both are working together hard together to be more strong and flexible.

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7. Be consistent

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Probando el agua 🤙🏼 / Testing the waters 🤙🏼. Shak

A post shared by Shakira (@shakira) on Oct 5, 2018 at 10:57am PDT

Shakira always keeps pushing her towards following the goals that she makes. Kaiser told that whatever it takes for her, she always does her best to reach her goals by remaining consistent.

8. Add swimming to your workout sessions

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A post shared by Shakira (@shakira) on Aug 31, 2017 at 12:11am PDT

Kaiser told that she has added a 45- minute interval swim workout for her and that is twice a week. And yes Shakira loves to swim.

9. Eat-in small lots

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A post shared by Shakira (@shakira) on Nov 10, 2019 at 7:16am PST

Kaiser makes sure that Shakira keeps eating at frequent intervals throughout the day. She is not at all afraid of snacking too much by keeping the right balance between her workout and food.

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10. Coffee is important to take before every workout

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A post shared by Shakira (@shakira) on Feb 8, 2018 at 5:04am PST

Kaiser told that Shakira loves to caffeinate her body before going for workout sessions in the morning. It is very important to keep her heart rate up.

Bollywood

5 Movies to Be Released in 2020 and We are Super Excited to Watch Them All

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3 days ago

November 15, 2019

Neelam

If you are a movie lover, then you might be knowing that the year 2019 was the year of fabulous and hit movies. Some of the hit movies released in 2019 were Gully Boy, Uri-The Surgical Strike, Kabir Singh, Super 30, Article 15 and lots more. I have seen watched them all. Did you? If not, then don’t need to worry as we have brought up something very exciting for you that will be coming next year. Yes, some of the movies that are expected that they will be going to be a hit one.

Have a look at some of the movies that will be releasing in 2020 and we are super excited to watch them.

1. Takht

Takht is one of the biggest projects of Karan Johar. The lead cast for the movie will be Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar, Jahnvi Kapoor and Anil Kapoor in significant roles. The movie is about 2 warring brothers from the Mughal era. Karan Johar has compared the movie with his Kabhi Khushi Kabhi gam or K3G of Mughal Era.

2. Chhapaak

Chhapaak is the most awaited movie as it is based on the life of an acid attack survivor, Laxmi Agarwal. The movie is directed by Meghna Gulzar. Deepika will be in the lead role as ‘Malti’ in the movie and Vikrant Massey will be playing the lead role as ‘Amol’ who is a social activist. The movie is slated to release on January 10, 2020.

3. Shamshera

Shamshera tells the story of a dacoit tribe and their fight for independence during the British rule. The cast in the movie included Sanjay Dutt, Vaani Kapoor, and Ranbir Kapoor. The movie will release in July 2020.

4. RRR

It is a Telugu movie starring Jr. NTR, Ram Charan, Ajay Devgan, Alia Bhatt and Samuthirakani in lead roles. The movie has been directed by S.S. Rajamouli. The movie will be based on freedom fighters. RRR is expected to be released in July 2020.

5. Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior

The movie is a historical drama based on Subedar Taanaji Malusare who is the military leader in the army of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who lost his life in the battle of Sinhagad. The lead role will be played by Ajay Devgan and Saif Ali Khan. The movie is releasing on January 10, 2020.

Sports

Gully Boy Ranveer Singh Shares His Iconic Natraj’s Shot from His Upcoming Movie 83

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4 days ago

November 14, 2019

Surjeet

Ranveer Singh Shares His Iconic Natraj’s Shot from His Upcoming Movie 83

Ranveer Singh is one of those finest actors in Bollywood who never fail to impress us whether by his trendy and casual looks or anything else. He is the one who loves to remain in the limelight no matter what. The Bollywood actor is supposed to play an iconic role in his upcoming movie ’83 which will be directed by Kabir Khan. He will be playing the role of Kapil Dev, who was once the legendary Indian skipper.

We have a strong belief that the movie will be going to be a super hit as his other movies were. The movie is about the Indian cricket team that brought the Cricket World Cup home in 1983, ending the domination of West Indies.

Ranveer Singh shares Natraj’s shot which looks same as Kapil Dev’s

NATRAJ SHOT 🏏 #RanveerAsKapil 🇮🇳 @therealkapildev @kabirkhankk @deepikapadukone @Shibasishsarkar @madmantena #SajidNadiadwala @vishinduri @RelianceEnt @FuhSePhantom @NGEMovies @vibri_media @ZeeMusicCompany pic.twitter.com/RQDlyOKtas

— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) November 11, 2019

Ranveer Singh has shared the Natraj’s shot from his new upcoming film, 83 and the netizens are going mad after seeing that. Twitter also tweeted, Nailed it! The picture looked quite similar to that of Kapil Dev. The film hasn’t been released yet, but it has created a lot of buzz among the peoples.

Now, the people are expecting a top-notch performance by Ranveer in this new film. The photo that he shared on the social media could be seen recreating world cup winning Indian skipper, Kapil Dev’s batting forte.

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He captioned the shot as Natraj Shot

On my special day, here’s presenting THE HARYANA HURRICANE 🌪KAPIL DEV 🏏🏆@83thefilm @kabirkhankk @deepikapadukone @madmantena @Shibasishsarkar @vishinduri @RelianceEnt @FuhSePhantom @NGEMovies pic.twitter.com/HqaP07GJEQ

— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) July 6, 2019

While sharing his second look from the upcoming movie, 83, he shared the pic which he captioned as Natraj shot which looks like Kapil Dev as he is batting. The social media was flooded with comparisons after he shared his iconic picture. Many people also praised him for the resemblance between him and skipper Kapil Dev.

Deepika Padukone will play the role of Kapil Dev’s wife in the movie

Ranveer Singh’s wife, Deepika Padukone would be playing the role of Kapil Dev’s wife (Romi Dev) in this movie. They both will be seen sharing the screen together for the first time since their marriage. The movie is supposed to release on April 10, 2020.

Here’s what Kapil Dev and other actors have tweeted after watching Ranveer’s shot

Hats off Ranveer! https://t.co/bAH7pyBtE7

— Kapil Dev (@therealkapildev) November 11, 2019

Arshad Warsi’s tweet

Is Kapil Dev looking like @RanveerOfficial or is @RanveerOfficial looking like Kapil Dev… https://t.co/PtMG1mYG96

— Arshad Warsi (@ArshadWarsi) November 11, 2019

We are so excited to see these cuties together as they make a beautiful couple. We are hoping for the best to come ahead for Ranveer and Deepika both. We wish them all the very best for their upcoming movie and may it be a huge success.

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