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Veteran performer Asrani is receiving a ton of tributes, including
Indian actor Govardhan Asrani passed away last week at the age of 84, and tributes are flooding in. According to his management, Asrani, who goes by his last name, passed away in a hospital in Mumbai city on Monday after a brief illness, as reported by BBC Hindi. Asrani performed in over 300 films during the course of a career that lasted more than 50 years, the majority of them were comedic. He played an eccentric jailer in the 1975 hit Sholay, which stands out as one of his most memorable roles."Asrani ji, the person who made everyone smile, is no longer with us. In a statement shared on the actor's social media accounts, his family wrote, "His passing is an irreparable loss for both Hindi cinema and our hearts." On Monday, family members and close friends attended the performance of his last rites. Asrani was referred to as a "versatile artist" and "gifted entertainer" by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi."In particular, his remarkable performances brought laughter and joy to innumerable lives. Modi commented on X, "His contribution to Indian cinema will always be cherished." Asrani was born in 1941 in Rajasthan, a state in western India. In the 1960s, he studied acting at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) after starting his career as a voice actor at the state-run All India Radio. Although he made his Hindi cinema debut in 1967, he gained global recognition for his role as a clumsy jailer in the 1975 film Sholay, which was intended to be a caricature of Adolf Hitler.Earlier this year, Asrani recounted his preparation for the part in an interview with BBC Hindi. He stated that the jailer "thinks he is very smart but isn't," according to the film's director Ramesh Sippy and writer Salim-Javed. In the 1980s and 1990s, Asrani was frequently featured on television programs that were broadcast on Doordarshan, the state broadcaster. In the 1980s hit series Natkhat Narad, he portrayed the Hindu scholar Narad Muni. In addition, he directed a number of Gujarati and Hindi movies. From subtle situational humor to overblown performances, the actor became linked with comedic roles in popular movies. However, he thought he was more than a comedian.
Published 21 Oct 2025 08:10 PM
Roopa Ganguly tears down on Pankaj Dheer's death, names Mahabharat co-star ‘most attractive man on the set after…’
Actor Roopa Ganguly, who played Draupadi in BR Chopra's Mahabharat (1988-1990), lavished compliments as she remembered her co-star Pankaj Dheer (who essayed the character of Karna). Roopa said in an interview with NDTV that Pankaj "was the most handsome man on the set after Nitish Bharadwaj." He was also described as a "reserved person" by her. In addition, Roopa conveyed her shock and sympathy at Pankaj's passing.After a fight with cancer, Pankaj passed away at the age of 68, according to news agency PTI. Roopa discussed him and said that she was unaware of his poor health. "I think we had a text conversation around a year ago. However, he never discussed his sickness with me," Roopa sobbed. Despite meeting Pankaj "years ago," she said that they continued to communicate "over texts on and off."She walked down memory lane, remembering their interactions on the Mahabharat film sets. After Nitish Bharadwaj, Pankaj Dheer was the most attractive male on the set. I would text him and refer to him as "my most handsome friend." 'Handsome' was a term he was aware of. However, he is a really polite, well-mannered man. Firoz Khan, who portrayed Arjun, and Puneet Issar, who played Duryodhan, were a little mischievous (chulbule). However, Pankaj was always quiet," she remarked.Pankaj was well-known for his roles as King Shivdutt in the fantasy drama Chandrakanta and Karna in BR Chopra's Mahabharat. "He died this morning from cancer." Producer Ashoke Pandit was quoted by PTI as stating, "He had been in and out of the hospital in the past months." On Wednesday night, Pankaj's final ceremonies were held at the Pawan Hans crematorium. Among those who paid their final respects at the crematorium were Salman Khan, Sidharth Malhotra, Arbaaz Khan, Puneet Issar, and Mika Singh. His son, Nikitin Dheer, an actor, and wife, Anita Dheer, survive him.
Published 16 Oct 2025 05:20 PM
KBC 17: A child who is "overconfident" enters the hot seat and requests that Amitabh Bachchan not explain the regulations; they depart without receiving any compensation. "Mujhe, rules vules pata hai.
Presenting a special kids' edition, Amitabh Bachchan's Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 showcases intelligent young candidates who frequently dazzle spectators with their charm and humor. A recent show, however, garnered notice for a different reason: a young participant's overconfident demeanor and somewhat impolite remarks toward Big B went viral. The video has already gone viral on social media, and the child eventually left without receiving any cash.Since Amitabh entered the hot seat, the child has been seen speaking brutally to him in a video that has gone viral on social media. The child, Ishit Bhatt, is a fifth-grade student from Gandhinagar, Gujarat.A fifth-grade student from Gandhinagar, Gujarat named Ishit Bhatt participated in the Junior edition of KBC 17. After he said to Amitabh Bachchan, "Mere ko rules pata hai, isliye aap mereko abhi rules samjhane mat baithna" (I know the rules, so don't start explaining them to me right now), his segment swiftly became the buzz of social media. Even Big B looked momentarily surprised as the audience gasped.Ishit's demands and interruptions persisted as the game started. The boy interrupted Amitabh before he could complete reading the questions, saying, "Arre option daalo!" (Come on, show me the possibilities!) & "Sir ek kya, lekin lock karo, uss mein chaar lock lagado!" (Sir, make sure to lock it with four locks, not just one. Many were annoyed by his arrogance, while others found it amusing.Ishit firmly selected Ayodhya Kanda, which turned out to be incorrect, when asked, "What is the name of the first Kanda of the Valmiki Ramayana?" The right response was Bala Kanda. Amitabh Bachchan kindly remarked, "Kabhi kabhi bachhe over confidence mein galti kar dete hai" (Sometimes children make mistakes due to overconfidence) when he lost all of his gains.With thousands of views, the episode's footage went popular on X (previously Twitter). The boy's tone was criticized by many people as being impolite and haughty. An individual commented, "Arrogance got schooled." Perhaps the parents will learn now. "Knowledge without manners is useless," another person said. Others, on the other hand, defended the boy, claiming that social media was being too harsh on a minor and that he was just overexcited.
Published 14 Oct 2025 05:18 PM
Day 12 (LIVE) box office receipts for "Kantara: Chapter 1": The Rishab Shetty movie, which has already made over Rs 430 crore, begins the second Monday slowly.
How "Kantara: Chapter 1" has dominated the box office. Despite having a massive opening of over Rs 60 crore on day one in all languages, the Rishab Shetty-directed film, which also starred him, Rukmini Vasanth, and other performers, gradually started to decline. It made the most of its October 2 release date, which was a national holiday because of Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra. However, the movie continued to make around Rs 20 crore even in the days that followed. It has grown well on its second weekend.Rishab Shetty, the mastermind of Kantara, posted BTS images of the film, and the post quickly gained popularity. The BTS photographs were posted on Instagram, and within three hours, they had over 1.5 lakh likes."A swollen leg and an exhausted body were present during the climax shoot, but now millions of people watch and admire the climax." Only the blessings of the heavenly spirit that we believe in made this possible. Sincere gratitude to all of our supporters," Rishab Shetty wrote beside the photos. On October 2, Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1, a prequel to the popular first movie, was made available. The film made ₹478.65 crore net in 11 days in India. Sacnilk claims that the film has already made ₹600 crore worldwide. According to reports, Kantara 2 had a ₹125 crore budget.Three years have passed since Kantara, which was made for a mere ₹16 crore, became an enormous success. Globally, the folklore drama brought in ₹407.82 crore. The images that went viral depict Rishab's swelling legs during the climax shoot, which has grown to be one of the most moving moments for fans all around the country.
Published 13 Oct 2025 05:12 PM
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Abhishek Bachchan remembers father Amitabh juggling several shootings with amazement.
"Actor Abhishek Bachchan talked candidly on how the movie business has changed over time and related a tale from his father Amitabh Bachchan's days of balancing several filmings. In a recent interview with Galatta Plus, Abhishek revealed that in his early days on set, he would obey the director's instructions. He also recalled the difficulties his father, Amitabh Bachchan, had when managing several shoots at once. Abhishek related a tale from his father about filming ""Deewaar"" in Mumbai and ""Sholay"" near Bengaluru on the same day for a month.""I was working double shifts early in my career, and one day I was exhausted, so I went home early,"" he remarked. He was eating his breakfast and getting ready to go. He said, ‘How was it?’ I said I was very tired. He said, ""We used to do a lot of this,"" in a very casual manner. I was shooting Sholay about an hour’s drive from Bengaluru, where the Ramgarh set was. We would shoot all day, I would pack up, take an hour’s drive to Bengaluru airport, take a flight to Mumbai, go straight to Ballard pier, where we were shooting the climax of Deewaar. I would shoot all night, come back home, take a shot of adrenaline, fly back to Bengaluru the next morning and shoot"
Celebrating a new Guinness record, Gwalior, the musical city of creativity
"The achievement on Monday occurs barely one month after Gwalior was named in November as the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) Creative City of Music. During the ongoing 99th International Tansen Mahotsav in Gwalior, some 1,300 musicians performed Vande Mataram on tabla on Monday, breaking the record for the ""largest table ensemble"" according to Guinness World Records.At the 'Taal Darbar' in Gwalior, City of Music, 1500 people played tabla, creating a Guinness World Record for the most people playing tabla simultaneously. The historic performance was witnessed by Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, and Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav. Chief Minister Yadav stated that 25 December will be designated as 'Tabla Divas'. "
In a now-viral WhatsApp conversation, Palak Tiwari apologizes to Orry; Sara Ali Khan is involved: ""With due respect for Sara.
"Actor Palak Tiwari was once invited to a party hosted by Orhan Awatramani, also known as Orry. However, a screenshot of their most recent conversation shows that he is no longer able to agree with her. The social media celebrity recently posted a screenshot of his Whatsapp conversation with Palak on his Instagram story. In the picture, Palak introduced herself and said, ""Orry, Palak here."" If you desire an apology. Orry replied with an emoji of a middle finger. Palak went on, ""I'm saying this out of respect for Sara. I apologize. Orry wrote, “No babe. Either you apologise out of self-respect cause you don’t know how to talk.” The screenshot ended with Palak saying, “I’ve said my apology.” The"
Anurag Dobhal is eliminated by the housemates in a shocking twist on Bigg Boss 17
In the Bigg Boss 17 house, there is never a boring moment. Fans are undoubtedly still getting over the shock of losing twice in the most recent Weekend Ka Vaar. The producers stunned everyone by revealing another elimination, the first in 2024, heightening the drama. Just so you know, Salman Khan, the host of the show, eliminated Neil Bhatt and Rinku Dhawan on New Year's Eve. The creators have since posted a teaser on Instagram featuring yet another elimination. The video begins with Bigg Boss announcing that this time only the current captain (K-pop singer Aoora) and ex-captains (Munawar Faruqui and Isha Malviya) have nomination rights. Anurag Dobhal is nominated by Munawar, the first captain of Bigg Boss 17, as the process gets underway. While Isha Malviya
These Bollywood Stars, From Parineeti Chopra To Kiara Advani, Celebrated The New Year 2024 Looking Fabulous in Their Best
"Celebrities are always taking care of us in the most elegant way, whether it's wrapping up 2023 or ringing in the New Year in their unique ways. Everybody welcomes the New Year 2024 with a different method of saying goodbye to the old one. Many people would rather spend time with family, while others would rather go on vacation. Well, just like that, celebrities rang in the New Year in their best style.Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif decided to keep it low key in order to thank their fans. Katrina started the year off with a bang by dressing stylishly in a white floral dress with orange and green patterns all over it. Vicky matched her stylishly in a casually elegant black hoodie. "
Before his daughter Ira gets married, father Aamir Khan greets photographers outside his Mumbai residence.
Aamir Khan, the Bollywood actor, was spotted outside his Mumbai home prior to his daughter Ira Khan's wedding. The actor was papped in a casual outfit as he smiled and waved at the paparazzi. Ira Khan, the future bride, was also spotted outside her father's Bandra home earlier in the day. Ira was spotted smiling widely in a blue top and skirt. Ahead of Ira Khan's and Nupur Shikhare wedding on January 3, her dad Aamir Khan and mom Reena Dutta's houses in Mumbai's Bandra neighbourhood have been decorated with lights and flowers. Aamir Khan disclosed the date of Ira Khan and Nupur Shikhare's wedding earlier this year. "Ira is getting married on January 3," the actor revealed in an interview with News 18. The boy she has chosen is - waise toh pet name unka naam Popeye hai (his pet name is Popeye) - he is a trainer, he has arms like Popeye but his name is Nupur. He is a lovely boy. When Ira was battling depression, he was with her. He is really someone who has stood by her and emotionally supported her. I am happy that she has selected a boy who... they are so happy together. They are very well connected, they really look after each other and care for each other
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11: Malaika Arora Was Asked by Farah Khan Whether She Would Get Married in 2024. Her Reaction
"A very popular video that was captured on the sets of the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11 is making waves. In the preview video, Farah Khan can be seen questioning Malaika Arora, a fellow judge: ""Malaika, in 2024, will you be a single parent and actress or will you be a double parent and actress? (Will you change from being a single parent and actress to a double parent and actress in 2024?)"" ""Iske liye mujhe kisiko god mein lena padhega?"" Malaika joked. Is it necessary for me to hold someone in my arms for this? ""What does that signify?"" The show's host Gauahar Khan intervened and said, ""Iska matlab hai kya aapki shaadi hone wali hain? (This means are you going to get married)?"" On their official social media accounts, the channel unveiled the new promo for the show, in which Farah Khan will don her host persona and compete in a rapid-fire round with her co-judge Malaika Arora. She'll be seen posing some odd questions to her. While rumours about Malaika's wedding with Arjun Kapoor have been making the rounds for a while now, this is the first time when the popular actress can be seen getting quizzed about the same on a national platform "
According to reports, Jackky Bhagnani and Rakul Preet Singh will marry in February 2024.
Actors Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani are said to have decided to tie the knot in February of this year after dating for a few years. "Rakul and Jackky are getting married on February 22 in Goa," a source told Hindustan Times. They wish to maintain the intimacy of the affair, which is why they are keeping it so quiet." "They are really private people and want to keep the wedding also private," the source continued. In fact, they are enjoying a break before getting busy with the wedding festivities. "Jackky is currently in Bangkok (Thailand) for his bachelor party. In fact, Rakul is also in Thailand, enjoying the break."
A troll who advises Karan Johar to get married and bring ""bahu"" for his mother as a ""timepass"" is corrected by the actor: ""Her life is full; she doesn't require anything
"Filmmaker Karan Johar refers to himself as a ""troll favourite"" since he receives trolling frequently for his sexual orientation or for being a ""flag bearer"" of nepotism. Karan responded to a troll on Thursday, even though he largely ignores it, who suggested he bring his mother Hiroo Johar home with a ""bahu,"" or daughter-in-law. Karan posted a screen grab of a social media remark he got. ""Bahu Iaa do maa ko time pass nahi hota hoga"" (Bring your mother a daughter-in-law) was written on it. She must find it challenging to pass the time.)"
Prabhas, Shruti Haasan's co-star in Salaar, ""fed and cared for us so well.
"Actor Shruti Haasan shared images and videos from the sets of Salaar Ceasefire: Part 1, her recently released blockbuster movie, on Thursday. The actor also thanked Prashant Neel, the film's director, for letting her feature in the film, which stars Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran. ""I really had the best time working with these awesome awesome people, full of light and positivity,"" Shruti wrote as the caption for her Instagram post. We also had a great time creating this movie. Prabhas took excellent care of us, Prashant sir provided us with lots of entertainment during races and matches, and Bhuvan sir collaborated with me to create a whole music video! When decent people succeed in life, it brings me joy."
Exclusive: Bigg Boss OTT 2 victor Elvish Yadav gives Bigg Boss 17 contestant Anurag Dobhal his support
"The 17th season of the reality show Bigg Boss, hosted by sAlman Khan, is almost over. Contestants and their fan bases are putting their all into one final push, with rumors circulating that the grand finale will take place at the end of January. Furthermore, Anurag Dobhal, aka UK Rider 07, has an incredible family that is doing everything in their power to ensure his victory. A source close to one of the Bigg Boss 17 contestants claims that Atul, Anurag's brother, is organizing multiple meet-and-greet events with UK Riders' supporters in an effort to encourage his brother to take home the Bigg Boss 17 trophy."
"Day 6 box office receipts for Salaar: Prabhas-starring film surpasses Adipurush's lifetime earnings and hits the Rs 500 crore milestone globally
With Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead roles, Salaar: Part 1-Ceasefire got off to a historic start at the Indian box office. Even with such a huge start, the movie's receipts have steadily decreased in the days that have followed. On its opening day in India, the movie brought in Rs 90.7 crore nett. The extended weekend during the Christmas season aided in the movie's box office performance. On Wednesday, the sixth day of its release, the movie brought in Rs 17 crore after earning Rs 24.9 crore on Tuesday. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, this brings Salaar's nett domestic collection to Rs 297.40 crore.This appears to be a victory for Prabhas, whose much-discussed previous film Adipurush only managed to gross Rs 288.15 crore nett in India during its run. Soon after its premiere, Adipurush generated controversy and received backlash for both its dialogue and visual effects. During its run, his 2022 movie Radhe Shyam only brought in Rs 104.38 crore nett. On its seventh day, Salaar will surpass the lifetime collection of Saaho, Prabhas' 2019 film. During its existence, Saaho earned Rs 310.60 crore. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, directed by SS Rajamouli, is his biggest hit to date, earning Rs 1030.42 crore nett in India and Rs 1788.06 crore worldwide.
On Christmas, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor reveal their daughter Raha's face to the world.
When the couple arrived at Kunal Kapoor's house on December 25, they showed off their daughter Raha's entire face to the public. As the parents took her picture, the young child peered inquisitively. She looked adorable in a Christmas-themed dress and wine-coloured shoes for that extra bout of cuteness As the couple arrived at the Kapoors' Christmas party in Juhu, Mumbai, they were seen holding Raha in their arms. Raha was present for the couple's yearly Christmas lunch with the Kapoor family on Monday. Raha looks adorable in the photos, with a pink and white outfit and red velvet shoes. Ranbir was dressed in a black jacket and dark jeans, while her mother Alia Bhatt was seen in a floral black dress. With a broad smile, the parents presented Raha to the photographers.
Anil Kapoor claims that his father made him ""bitter"" and didn't support him in his early career: ""It was tiresome.
"Actor Anil Kapoor has been in the Hindi cinema industry for 40 years, but even though he is the son of renowned producer Surinder Kapoor, his early career wasn't as easy. The actor claimed that his father had told him that he would not be getting any assistance from him and that he would have to succeed in the business on his own. Anil recalled his father, who passed away in 2011, in a Midday interview. He was rather decent, honest, and something of an introvert, according to Anil. He wasn't one of the pushy, filmy, or aggressive ones since he was a good man. He behaved with grace. ""I cannot do anything for you,"" he told me very simply, and I never expected him to do anything for me,"" the actor continued. I therefore felt compelled to go to the battlefield that day and fight it out out of instinct."""
People were "People were ""disappointed,"" according to Dibakar Banerjee, with Oye Lucky! Upon its release, Lucky Oye referred to it as the ""anti-Khosla Ka Ghosla
Dibakar Banerjee's Congratulations! With Abhay Deol in the lead role, Lucky Oye was released on November 28, 2008, just two days after the 26/11 attacks. Considering the mood of the nation at the time, the film did not receive much attention. Banerjee believes that despite the film's current level of acclaim, audiences were "disappointed" when it first debuted in theaters. Additionally, he described the movie as the "anti-Khosla Ka Ghosla," his previous box office success that has grown into a cult classic. Speaking to Samdish Bhatia on his program Unfiltered by Samdish, Banerjee remarked, "People nowadays take names like Oye Lucky (Lucky Oye) and Khosla (Ka Ghosla) in one breath." However, a lot of people were let down by Oye Lucky's outspoken hostility to the middle class.
Day 2 global box office receipts for Dunki: Shah Rukh Khan flick surpasses ₹100 crore
It's Shah Rukh Khan's moment. Following the huge commercial success of Jawan and Pathaan, the Bollywood icon is back with another masterpiece, Dunki. Rajkumar Hirani, the film's director, released it on December 21. Day 2 worldwide box office revenue for Dunki: The Shah Rukh Khan film brought in an additional ₹45.10 crore on Friday following its ₹57.43 crore debut. Day 2 of Dunki's global box office collection: According to cinema trade expert Manobala Vijayabalan, Shah Rukh Khan's third movie of the year, which debuted on December 21, has made over ₹102 crore worldwide in its first two days of release. Rajkumar Hirani is the director of Dunki, which also stars Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, and Boman Irani.
Hrehaan, the son of Sussanne Khan and Hrithik Roshan, receives a scholarship to Berklee College of Music, and his proud mother writes a message
Hrehaan Roshan, the older son of Sussanne Khan and Hrithik Roshan, will be attending Boston's Berklee College of Music in the upcoming academic year. He's been awarded a scholarship. Sussanne Khan and Hrithik Roshan's son Hrehaan Roshan, who has a keen interest in music, has successfully enrolled in the prestigious Berklee College of Music. His parents are rather pleased of him as he has been given a scholarship for his course, which begins in the following year. Utilizing Instagram. Sussanne shared the news
Priyanka Chopra is ready for Christmas; the actress shares a glimpse of the joyous occasion
"Nick wore a casual outfit consisting of a sweater, jacket, beige jeans, and a blue beanie, while Priyanka accessorized her powder blue knit dress with a black boot, a beanie, and a thick overcoat.Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, the couple's daughter, was absent from the expedition as they were occupied having a talk.In Los Angeles, Priyanka Chopra has made herself at home. Still, she is still very excited about all the celebrations and unique occasions. The country is getting ready for the Christmas celebrations as the Yuletide season returns. PeeCee recently shared a sneak peek into her gorgeous corner that exuded Christmas vibes, joining several other celebrities who have been posting glimpses of their preparations on social media. "
