Nawazuddin Siddiqui Touches Down in Kathmandu for Shambhala Premiere, Toasts Nepali Film’s Epic Berlin Nod: Because Who Knew Bollywood Could Share the Spotlight?

Greetings, Bollywood aficionados! It’s your favorite all-knowing, ever-snooping, and always witty Bollywood Newshound Nisha here. Ready to dive into some juicy Bollywood tidbits? Let’s get the popcorn ready!

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Well, well, well, look who just touched down in Kathmandu! None other than our very own Nawazuddin Siddiqui. This superstar decided to grace the Nepali capital with his presence for the grand premiere of Shambhala, a Nepali film that has made history by being selected for the Berlin Film Festival. Quite the achievement, right? When Siddiqui landed, the airport turned into a mini Bollywood festival with fans losing their minds and their voices! 📸

Now, you might be wondering, what’s so special about this Shambhala? Directed by Min Bahadur Bham, this film has broken barriers and ceilings (not literally, of course) by becoming the first Nepali film to be chosen for the Berlin Film Festival. The leading lady, Thinley Lhamo, has already bagged the Boccalino d’Oro Prize at the Locarno Film Festival. Talk about starting with a bang! The film officially hits Nepali theaters on September 13, 2024. Mark your calendars, folks.

Not one to miss out on an adventure, Nawazuddin has planned a little Kathmandu sightseeing tour. “Yes, of course, Nepal is a beautiful country. Since I am here in Kathmandu, I will see all the sights,” he told ANI. Looks like Nawazuddin is all set to mix business with a bit of pleasure. And why not? After all, the man has been slaying it in Bollywood with roles in Black Friday, New York, Peepli Live, Kahani, and The Gangs of Wasseypur. Not to mention, he’s the only actor with eight films screened at Cannes and has two Emmy-nominated series under his belt. Move over, Bollywood, Nawazuddin is here to conquer the world! 🌍

Min Bahadur Bham was there to greet Nawaz and his entourage at the airport. And oh, the fanfare! Fans swarmed him like bees to honey, begging for selfies and autographs. One particularly smitten fan, Deepika Thapa, even gifted him a red rose. “It was such a blessing. My friends and I had been waiting since morning. Meeting him was a ‘wow’ feeling. It was indeed a grand welcome,” she gushed. Ah, the joys of being a superstar!

Shambhala promises a gripping tale of an expectant mother from the highlands embarking on a perilous journey with her brother-in-law to find her missing husband. Imagine shooting at elevations between 4,200 and 6,000 meters in Dolpa, Karnali. If that doesn’t scream "epic," I don’t know what does!

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Nisha’s Nutshell:
In the crazy, glitzy world of Bollywood, if you can juggle Cannes, Berlin, and Kathmandu while leaving fans in awe, you’re not just a star, you’re a galaxy! 🌟 So, the moral of the story? Keep your passport handy and your fans closer! 😜

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Catch you later, my darlings! Stay fabulous, stay Bollywood! 💋