December 2017 – Page 16

Erica Fernandes: Shaheer and my relationship is that of friendship

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Dec 222017

There has been chatter about Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi couple Shaheer Sheikh and Erica Fernandes going their separate ways. It was said that Shaheer

There has been chatter about Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi couple Shaheer Sheikh and Erica Fernandes going their separate ways. It was said that Shaheer, who was earlier in a relationship with Indonesian actor-singer Ayu Ting Ting, had rekindled his romance with her. Yesterday, Erica took to social media to clear the air.

Shaheer Sheikh

She wrote, “I would finally want to break my silence here on all that I hear and see… Shaheer and my relationship is that of friendship and I will not tolerate anyone maligning it (sic).” Point noted.

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Online Store Maintenance Specialists – Anchorage, AK, USA

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Dec 222017

You seem to have an online store and have big plans. You got a snazzy online store, you have started promoting it and business is coming in. Times are good. Congratulations!

By the way, who is maintaining your website? Anyone?

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After hosting an online store, it is important to maintain it. Updating different segments on the store is an effective way of making your site look new to shoppers. Sites that are poorly maintained look outdated and untidy to customers, and therefore reduce their selling potential. Online store maintenance has to be part of your ecommerce strategy yet many merchants ignore it – quote often to the detriment of their business.

Benefits of Online Store Maintenance:

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Site Security:

Regular updates of themes and plugins fight security attacks from hackers, scammers, viruses and many other nefarious entities. When you do routine maintenance of your store, you will be aware of possible threats and dangers, and take preventative measures beforehand.

A single breach can cause theft of confidential customer data, that in turn creates legal issues and also customers lose confidence in the business.

SEO maintenance:

Store maintenance should also include periodic SEO revitalization. Maintaining SEO through regular updates is necessary to maintain your ranking in search engines. Through regular maintenance, research new keywords and add them to your search term lists to improve internet accessibility. And don’t forget to adjust your SEO for voice based searches.

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Regular maintenance should also include your social media sites, their integration with the website and making sure current content is posted regularly on the social properties of the company.

Increased Site Functionalities and User Friendliness:

Online shoppers are taking a risk when they go shopping and if for any reason they don’t feel secure, or they don’t see the information that they need or the shopping cart is too complicated, they abandon the site and go elsewhere. Abandoned shopping carts is a big issue for online merchants and one way of minimizing abandoned carts is to constantly monitor your online store and ensure that everything is working.

Some small business owners wonder why they need to maintain their store when it was working just fine 6 months ago. The reason is that the underlying software changes, the plugins change, the operating system changes and there are new security threats. If you don’t update regularly, soon you will have some sections of the webstore that no longer function. You may not know and be losing sales.

Upload Products to Marketplaces like Walmart, Amazon, Ebay, Google Shopping etc:

The more people see your products, the better your chances of making a sale. That is why savvy merchants list their products on marketplaces like Walmart, Amazon, Ebay, Google Shopping etc. However; unless you just have a handful of products, it becomes very difficult to manage and synchronize inventory across all these marketplaces. If you don’t, you may end up cancelling orders and that lowers your ratings. A good ecommerce specialist will help you use services like UploadMyProducts.com to upload inventory in bulk and synchronize across multiple marketplaces.

Room To Add New Opportunities:

You should have an ongoing relationship with a webmaster so you can add new functions and features as new opportunities arise. When you have an ongoing relationship, the web master has a vested interest in the company’s success and will be more than eager to explore new opportunities.

Who can help you with online Store Maintenance?

We can. At interloperInc.com, we specialize in small business online stores and can help you with routine maintenance, enhancements, SEO and CRM. Let’s talk.

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Ali Abbas Zafar: There's pressure to live upto Salman's stardom

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Dec 212017

Directing the much-awaited “Tiger Zinda Hai”, starring Salman Khan, was a mammoth task for director Ali Abbas Zafar as he was under pressure to live up to the expectations of the superstar and his fans

Salman Khan

“Tiger Zinda Hai” is the second installment of the 2012 blockbuster action-drama film “Ek Tha Tiger” that was directed by Kabir Khan. The sequel will reunite Salman and Katrina Kaif as secret service agents while Salman and Ali are also working together after the massive success of “Sultan”. Asked if there was a pressure on him, Ali told PTI, “Yes, definitely. He is such a big superstar with a huge fan base. As a filmmaker it’s your responsibility that you entertain the audience who are coming to watch the film.

“The pressure isn’t only about Salman Khan’s stardom. Everyone who spends money to watch the film, is equally important.” With two films in a row with Salman, one would assume that there is a formula that the director has cracked but Ali insists that is not the case.

The director said it was important for him to stay true to the story while also charting out the character in a way that it lives up to the image of Salman. “As a writer you have to be honest to the character you are writing. Both Sultan and Tiger’s characters are author-backed. The idea is, whenever you are working with a superstar like Salman Khan, you create a character which matches his stardom in real life.

“When the audience come and watch the film, they understand that the name is only Tiger or Sultan but it is Salman Khan there! But it has to be done in a real way.” The “realism”, Ali said, comes only when one sticks to the story and not give in to the temptation of making things larger-than-life for the sake of it.

“The action in ‘Sultan’ wasn’t defying gravity or physics. Similarly, the idea here is to keep him (Salman) real but at the same time you give him a gun, which once he fires, becomes a ‘wow’ moment. A lot of his fans will feel this is a ‘Salman Khan moment’.

“But it’s actually the character who is picking up the gun and firing. The gun has a justification to be in that world because it’s a war film.”

“Tiger Zinda Hai” chronicles the story of two agents on a mission to rescue 25 Indian nurses taken hostage in Iraq. Ali has woven real life incidents – the abduction of nurses – into a fictional setting as he believes the subject immediately becomes more accessible.

“What excites me most is what is happening around me, if I can weave a bit of fiction into it to bring it in front of the audience. Even ‘Sultan’ was inspired by a lot of real life wrestler stories but was a completely fictional film. If we create something out of reality, it becomes more accessible.”

While there is a lot of buzz surrounding the film in India, there were reports that Pakistan may not release “Tiger Zinda Hai” as they had some objections. Asked about it, Ali said, “Right now, we are not very clear on what has happened. It is still in contention. YRF (Yash Raj Films) is still trying to get through the matter. We will get to know by the next week. There are still things which are going back and forth.”

Ali said he is experiencing “a weird feeling of being excited and nervous” as the film is set to be released this Friday.

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Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli look picture perfect at their Delhi reception

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Dec 212017

If they had a fairytale wedding, the reception ceremony of Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma at a hotel here today was more of a traditional affair with a select few including Prime Minister Narendra Modi among the invitees

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma and cricketer Virat Kohli may have tied the knot secretely in Italy, but now the couple are ready to meet their friends and well-wishers from their respective industries.

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Pic/Yogen Shah

One of the most talked-about couples in both Tinseltown and cricket pitches who tied the knot in a private wedding ceremony in Italy on December 11, appeared for a photo-op at Hotel Taj Palace’s Raja Baugh area. The couple were expected to appear for the event at 8 pm but like all good things take time they turned up at a little late but were a sight to sore eyes. With a neatly-tied bun encircled in a mogra gajra, Anushka wore a traditional red and gold saree designed by Sabyasachi with a heavy palla and jadau jewellery; chuda and sindoor in place. Virat appeared dapper in a black achkan and white churidaar and heavily embroidered shawl with golden border in black mojris. Virat helped Anushka onto the stage as they posed for the shutterbugs as fans flanked the streets for the two.

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Pic/Yogen Shah

Interestingly, the decor of the alfresco stage matched with the trousseau and sherwani they wore on their D-Day in Italy. The stage glimmered with the decoration likened to a glass-studded palace in place and the burning white candles atop crystal fixtures added an old-wordly charm to the whole set-up in the fine crescent night. The reception ceremony was high on security and strictly for family and dignitaries in the city, with around a dozen of Delhi Police personnel in plain clothes guarding. The function in the capital will be followed by a Mumbai reception on December 26, likely to be attended by friends and colleagues of the newlyweds. The security detail at the Rani Baugh section of the hotel was heavier as Modi was expected to attend. Last evening, Anushka and Virat met Modi and invited him to the reception. Delhi Lieutenant-Governor Anil Baijal is also expected to attend. On the wedding day, the couple in a statement said they will shift to their new residence in Worli, Mumbai later this month. After the reception, the couple will fly to South Africa where Kohli will be prepping up for the upcoming series.

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Pic/Yogen Shah

The actor will spend the New Year’s Eve with her husband before flying back to Mumbai to start the shooting of Aanand L Rai’s film with Shah Rukh Khan.

(with inputs from PTI)

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Literally Just 15 EXCLUSIVE Photos Of Anushka Sharma Looking Like Our Dream Bride

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Dec 212017

Indian cricket team’s captain, Virat Kohli and one of Bollywood’s most acclaimed actors, Anushka Sharma got married in Tuscany and caused the internet to shut down. Fans and enemies were OBSESSED over the next couple of days while covering the event and going gaga for every minute detail. From flowers to the picturesque location, it was an affair to remember. Fast forward to a chilly Diwali evening, where a quintessential couple of the year, A.K.A Virushka has staged yet another Internet-breaking moment.

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Here’s Virushka arriving at the ceremony…

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When we dream of an Indian bride, we’ve always envisioned her to look like Anushka Sharma at her reception…

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I mean just look at her…

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The simple sophistication of an Indian bride…in a red Banarasi sari…

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One more time!

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The most exquisite of them all.

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Anushka Sharma is truly a vision of love!

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Iconic designer Sabyasachi described her as an epitome of elegance in a Banarasi weave sari.

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Here’s why she choose the sari and decided to be the bride of our dreams…

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OUR DREAMS!!

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Ok, one last time!

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Ok. Bye!

Breaking: Anushka and Virat's First Reception Photos Are Here & We Are Shook

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Dec 212017

While we are sitting at our desks … being miserable on a Thursday evening, the SPG (a.k.a Special protection group) has taken over Taj Diplomatic Enclave — the exclusive and upmarket venue slated for the epic #Virushka reception. The larger-than-life reception is the first time Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma will meet peers, well-wishers, industry members as a married couple. It’s the big reception, guys! Earlier in the week, the pair caused an Internet breakdown when they met with Prime Minister, Narendra Modi to personally invite him to the hyped ceremony. Here’s the official photo of the couple handing over the bag to NAMO…

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Earlier this week, the couple was also spotted goofing around and staging a perfect photo shoot with Anushka’s best friends (and stylists) — Ameira Punvani and Kanika Karvinkop. Don’t believe us? Here are the photos. Virat’s face here could easily be termed as the 10th wonder of the world…

#besttimes #whatfun #cantkeepastraightface #thankyou @anushkasharma & @virat.kohli for the most #amazingly #fun #wedding , #yummiestfood and a #lifetimelove of #memoriesâ?¤

A post shared by MissPunvanity (@mspunvanity) on Dec 17, 2017 at 1:01am PST

More than 700 guests are invited for the winter reception. And according to our source, top wedding planner, and ace stylist, Devika Narain — responsible for some of Delhi’s most influential and avant-garde events — is responsible for the decor of the reception. Here’s THE PHOTO of the grand set-up and the couple we’ve all been waiting for… Virushka

Like…OMG!

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Okay. One more time…

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Stay tuned for more…

Rahul Bose: People must partake without fear of stigma

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Dec 212017

As he launches report on child sexual abuse, Rahul Bose says society needs to battle social malaise head-on

While child sexual abuse (CSA) remains one of the biggest social issues of the country, it also unfortunately finds itself being swept under the carpet. Shocked by the fact that the last research on CSA in India was done in 2007, Rahul Bose and his organisation HEAL (Help Eradicate Abuse through Learning) conducted a research on the subject. Bose says it was disheartening to see that in a city of over 500 therapists, only 61 came forward to offer their insights for the research.

Rahul Bose at the exent. Pic/Sneha Kharabe

“I was neither amazed nor upset with the poor response. Considering The Foundation [his NGO, of which HEAL is a branch] has been tackling social issues for the past eight years, we had an idea how people react to it,” says Bose.

The actor-activist points out that most survivors don’t come out in the open fearing the stigma attached to it. “Next time, I will ask people for their stories on Twitter. These can be anonymous stories. I want more people to participate without the fear of stigma.” Bose recalls how Aamir Khan too had tried to make people aware of CSA through his show, Satyamev Jayate. He feels that stars lending their support to such causes make a difference.

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5 Big Things We Know About Virushka's Wedding Reception In New Delhi Tonight

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Dec 212017

Here’s the thing: the wedding is over, and the bride and groom are (officially) married. Basically, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma aren’t ‘bride and groom’ anymore. But while their wedding was celebrated (and covered with much fanfare), their wedding reception tonight at the Taj Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi is something all of us are looking out for. The venue, also touted as one of the most expensive venues in the capital, of course, was the ultimate choice for the A-list couple’s first reception in the country.

Royal Wedding Today nine days complete for Virushka wedding. #virat #kohli #anushka #sharma #vk #cheeku #anu #nuskie #virushka #virushkaforever #viirushkaislife #virushkaisworld #virushkaslays #virushkalove #virushkafanpage #virushkafanpages #bestcouple #cricket #cricketer #bollywood #superstar #handsome #hunk #beauty #queen #virushkakishaadi #VirushkaKiWedding #virushkawedding

A post shared by Virat Kohli (@viratkohli.b) on Dec 21, 2017 at 3:54am PST

But while the media waits with bated breath (for that first, big image), and the guests rush to the venue and show to the world, that they’re obviously much more priveleged than us, here are 5 big things that are confirmed about the couple’s wedding reception till now!

And the reception album starts from here ðŸ˜‹ðŸ˜‹ðŸ˜‹. #virushka

A post shared by virat kohli fanpage (@viratkohli_the_best) on Dec 21, 2017 at 6:35am PST

1. According to sources, close to 700 guests will be attending the highly secured wedding reception of the power couple. In fact, as per sightings, the entire area around the banquet hall (where the reception is taking place) has been cordoned off by close to 200 security personnel.

Lovers… Couples â?¤ï¸?â?¤ï¸? #virat #kohli #anushka #sharma #vk #cheeku #anu #nuskie #virushka #virushkaforever #viirushkaislife #virushkaisworld #virushkaslays #virushkalove #virushkafanpage #virushkafanpages #bestcouple #cricket #cricketer #bollywood #superstar #handsome #hunk #beauty #queen #virushkakishaadi #VirushkaKiWedding #virushkawedding

A post shared by Virat Kohli (@viratkohli.b) on Dec 21, 2017 at 6:09am PST

2. Of course, as speculated, Narendra Modi would be attending the reception and blessing the couple in his absolute #Namo spirit. Of course, he had to be there for the couple’s accha din!

#Virushka submitting their Aadhaar cards & KYC forms to Modiji directly

A post shared by Atul Khatri (@one_by_two) on Dec 20, 2017 at 7:17am PST

3. The decor partners for Virushka’s wedding in Italy, Devika Narain and Company would be once again doing their thing for their wedding reception tonight. Can’t wait to see the magic!

#EXCLUSIVE: Once again, @devikanarainandcompany have been chosen to do the decor for #Virushka’s wedding reception in New Delhi tonight ðŸŒŸðŸ‘?ðŸŽ‰

A post shared by MENSXP (@mensxpofficial) on Dec 21, 2017 at 6:14am PST

4. Since, the celebration is expecting a lot of VIP movement (of course), the entire venue has been supremely secured by the SPG forces. AKA the Special Protection Group!

Good evening ViratiansðŸ˜?âœŒï¸?#virushka

A post shared by Virat Kohli (@viratkohli18.insta) on Dec 21, 2017 at 5:25am PST

5. Lastly, besides Modi, Arun Jaitley is expected to make an entry as well.

Everything You Need To Know About Virushka's Power-Packed Reception In Delhi

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Dec 212017

With the news of their beautiful wedding taking the whole nation by storm, Indian skipper Virat Kohli and actress Anushka Sharma’s nuptials became the talk of the town and regardless of one’s interest in the subject, everyone was fed with constant updates about the viral developments.

Finally, the power couple is back after spending two weeks in Europe and enjoying every bit of each other’s company. From an intimate wedding at an 800-year-old heritage resort in Tuscany, Italy to a honeymoon in the Arctic, in Rovaniemi, the two spend some quality time with each other.

Now that the two are back home, the big reception is all that people can talk about. Among the two big parties, one is to be held in Delhi followed by Mumbai on 21st and 26th December, respectively.

The entire cricket fraternity and B-town will be seen in the Mumbai gala and it will be one hell of a party that everyone will talk about for days to come.

Just last evening the two met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to personally invite him for their Delhi reception. It is being expected that the PM will attend the function.

Captain of the Indian cricket team @imVkohli and noted actor @AnushkaSharma met PM @narendramodi this evening. The Prime Minister congratulated them on their wedding. pic.twitter.com/sFP52DCJH3

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 20, 2017

#virushka ‘s meeting with #narendramodi ðŸ˜?ðŸ˜?

A post shared by Virat Kohli (@we_follow_viratism) on Dec 20, 2017 at 9:05am PST

The couple is finally gearing up to celebrate and share their happiness with other friends and relatives starting today. And here’s everything you need to know about the grand reception:

When and Where?

Captain of the Indian cricket team @imVkohli and noted actor @AnushkaSharma met PM @narendramodi this evening. The Prime Minister congratulated them on their wedding. pic.twitter.com/sFP52DCJH3

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 20, 2017

In Delhi, the reception will take place at the Durbar Hall, Taj Diplomatic Enclave today and the guests will be welcomed to the venue from the SP Marg entrance. While in Mumbai the function will be taking place at Astor Balroom, St Regis on 26th.

The Guest List

.@imVkohli – @AnushkaSharma are back with more adorable post-wedding reception card in detail.

Here is where you might catch up a glimpse of #Virushka’s royal post-wedding reception card. pic.twitter.com/dN2XW3GoTz

— Virat Kohli¹â?¸ (@ViratCrew) December 21, 2017

The cricket and film fraternity will be seen in Mumbai’s function. While the Delhi function mostly includes Virat and Anushka’s relatives. Friends and family from various part of India have specially flown in to attend the reception. The family has booked rooms and has had special arrangements made for their guests.

One can see Virat’s former cricket friends and other famous players like Kapil Dev, Yuvraj Singh, Virender Sehwag, Suresh Raina and more making their attendance known. Bigwig politicians, diplomats are also part of the guest list.

Wardrobe

The power couple will be seen donning Sabyasachi’s designs. And it is also believed that for one of the functions, Anushka might opt for Manish Malhotra’s couture as well.

The Plan

It is believed that Punjabi Singer Gurdas Mann will add some stars to the already high-end function. Taj will be under high-security surveillance now that PM is expected to visit the place as well.

The Other Invitations

Well, no doubt the Delhi invitation is pretty good but it is the Mumbai one that has caught everyone’s attention as it has quite a personal touch to it.

Presenting you the invitation card of Virushka’s wedding reception. â?¤ðŸ’Œ #VirushkaWEDDING pic.twitter.com/wCoYd9icYS

— Virushka FC™ (@VirushkaWorld) December 13, 2017

The Mumbai invitation has a sapling fitted in each card giving it an entirely different and natural feel.

@imVkohli @AnushkaSharma what a lovely invite. Everything about your wedding has been personal,classy & romantic. Just like you both. God bless. pic.twitter.com/OBHVp2dnE1

— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) December 16, 2017
Plans After That?

Some SERIOUS couple goals ðŸ˜?ðŸ˜?ðŸ˜? Shot by @storiesbyjosephradhik #virushka #couplegoals #bigindianwedding #teamshaadisquad #weddingplanning #weddingproduction

A post shared by Shaadi Squad (@shaadisquad) on Dec 12, 2017 at 3:00am PST

After the couple wraps up the Delhi festivities, they will be flying to Mumbai all set to throw another glittering bash which will be a star studded affair. After that, Anushka will be accompanying Virat on the South African tour and the two will celebrate the New Year together.

10 Reasons Why Govinda Was The Irreplaceable 'Hero No 1' Of The 90s

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Dec 212017

If you were a 90s kid, you would totally agree that our growing years wouldn’t have been the same if it wasn’t for Govinda entertaining us on the big screen with his thumkas and desi dialogues.

Be it his ultimate swag or him being the comedy king, he ruled the 90s and there is no one who can say otherwise. He could literally do anything—from making you laugh your lungs out to shedding tears of joy, the man was a sheer delight to watch.

How can we ever forget dancing on some of his unforgettable numbers like UP Wala Thumka, Kissi Disco Mein Jaaye, Sona Kitna Sona Hai, Meri Marzi….one can just go on and on with the list of his songs that made us groove. He was our favourite indeed!

Govinda was the ultimate example of real-reel life hero that everyone could connect to. For millennials, he would always be that actor without whom our childhood would have never been the same. He was just something that no other actor could have been. There are many who have come and gone trying to fill his space but there is and will be only one Govinda.

As the actor turns 54 today, we tell you every reason why everyone’s favourite Hero no 1 is still #1 actor in our memories. When it comes to talent he can give any actor of the date a run for their money. 10 Gifs that prove he is the ultimate King of 90’s and will always be!

One man, many expressions. That’s Govinda!

Reasons Why Govinda Was The Irreplaceable 'Hero No 1' Of The 90s