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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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Hollywood celebrities implicated in court filings by Jeffrey Epstein include Leonardo DiCaprio and Cameron Diaz.
The recently made public court documents pertaining to the Jeffrey Epstein case include references to Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz, Cate Blanchett, and Kevin Spacey.A fresh set of previously sealed court records on jet-setting financier Jeffrey Epstein, who committed suicide in 2019 while facing charges of sex trafficking, were unveiled late on Wednesday amid much fanfare. (Also read: Jeffrey Epstein's list of live updates, which reveals 170 famous names, including Bill Clinton, Stephen Hawking, and others.)Numerous well-known figures from Hollywood are listed in the new materials. Stars like Kevin Spacey, Bruce Willis, Cate Blanchett, Cameron Diaz, and Leonardo DiCaprio have all been mentioned. But just bringing them up doesn't mean that they were involved in any crime. With HT, close off the previous year and get ready for 2024! Go here to go there. Epstein "would be on the phone a lot at that time, and one time he said, 'Oh, that was Leonardo, or that was Cate Blanchett or Bruce Willis,'" according to one of the witnesses. That sort of thing. The individual went on to say that they had never ever laid eyes on Leonardo DiCaprio.
After his vacation in New York, Shah Rukh Khan returns to Mumbai with Gauri Khan and Abram, covering his face.
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan arrived back in Mumbai on Tuesday night after spending New Year's Eve with his family.Following a family holiday, Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri Khan, and their son Abram came back to Mumbai.King Khan had taken a New Year's holiday with his wife and kid. With HT, close off the previous year and get ready for 2024! Go here to go there. Superstar Shah Rukh Khan arrived back in Mumbai on Tuesday night after spending New Year's Eve with his family. The "Dunki" actor was seen leaving a Mumbai private airport.The "Dunki" actor was seen leaving a Mumbai private airport. SRK was spotted hiding behind his security while sporting a massive black hoodie. His family left shortly after that. Gauri looked stunning in a white jacket, and Abram was dressed in a black sweatshirt.
Salman Khans house was the scene of an Ira Khan pre-wedding celebration attended by Aamir Khan, son Junaid, ex-wife Kiran Rao, and relatives.
On Tuesday, Aamir Khan's family was present at Salman Khan's Mumbai residence for Ira Khan's pre-wedding event. Today, Ira will wed Nupur Shikhare.Shortly after Reena Dutta, Aamir Khan's first wife, and Kiran Rao, his ex-wife, were seen arriving in Mumbai on Tuesday for Ira Khan's haldi ceremony, the entire family showed up to Salman Khan, actor,'s house for a pre-wedding celebration. Aamir arrived in a car with his son, aspiring actor Junaid, visible beside him. Azad, the kid of Kiran and Aamir, was also observed getting into a car with his mother. Aamir was photographed beside his son and aspiring actor Junaid as they arrived in a car. Aamir's ex-wife, Kiran Rao, and their son Azad also arrived in a car. They were joined by Aamir's mother, Zeenat Hussain. Junaid Khan is Aamir's son from his first marriage to Reena Dutta. They were all photographed together in paparazzi recordings before Ira's wedding. Kiran and Azad wore traditional clothes, whereas Aamir and Junaid dressed casually. Aamir's mother, Zeenat Hussain, who had been living in Chennai due to health concerns, arrived in another automobile.
Speaking candidly on Aryan Khans arrest, Shah Rukh Khan describes it as
Shah Rukh Khan talked about how "unpleasant" the Aryan Khan case was and what lessons he took away from it.After receiving an award lately, Shah Rukh Khan talked about his son Aryan Khan's imprisonment in 2021. Shah Rukh had a fantastic year with his films, but he has avoided talking to the media and has only used social media to communicate with his fans directly. Shah Rukh talked about the challenging moments his family has faced recently and the lesson he learned during this period on Wednesday, when he accepted a special award from News18."The past four to five years have been quite the journey for my family and me. Because of Covid, I'm sure for some of you as well. I made a lot of bad movies. Analysts started writing my death knells,” he said as he compared the trade analysts to “idiots”. He then talked about his "personal" issues, most likely referring to Aryan's arrest at the 2021 Cordelia cruise narcotics bust. After spending nearly a month in jail, Aryan was eventually exonerated of all charges.
Concern for Allan Donald while Pandya heals from his injuries
All-rounder Hardik Pandya of India hasn't played in a World Cup since he twisted his ankle against Bangladesh, which halted his progress nearly three years ago.However, each time it seems like he could be on the verge of recovering, something goes wrong again. He was supposed to be ready for the match against Sri Lanka in the first week of November 2023, but his injury prevented him from playing in the series between South Africa and Australia. In addition, he was not fully fit for the Afghanistan Twenty20 Internationals.It's possible that he won't play in the first half of the next Indian Premier League 2024 if things continue the way they are.Based on the available data, it appears like Hardik had his second major injury of his career in September 2020. He was forced to miss the tournaments for over a year after his prior injuries. However, upon his return, he had gained strength and vitality from a revitalized back. Allan Donald, a former South African pacer, is concerned about Hardik in the meantime. He says that no matter how much he works on it, Hardik's bowling movement doesn't make for the most pleasant load and release.It's significant because, as part of our early screening program, we screen young children by doing extensive video analyses upon their entry into the system to ensure that, biomechanically speaking, they are perfectly healthy and unlikely to suffer any major injuries. Thus, it is crucial to begin proper screening at an early age, as reported by Hindustan Times and Donald to Sportstar.
Rafael Nadal Prepares for Brisbane Round of 32 Match ICC Announces T20I Cricketer of the Year Nominees
In cricket, the second Test of India's visit of South Africa was played; in the two-game series, South Africa led 1-0. Australia, who had already won the series, played Pakistan in the same style elsewhere. In his last Test match as an Australian, David Warner started to bat, getting ready to call it a day on an incredible career. One of the four contenders for ICC Men's T20I Cricket Player of the Year is Suryakumar Yadav. In the meantime, preparations were underway for the other major tournaments of the month, which included the Australian Open, the Africa Cup of Nations, and the AFC Asian Cup. This is a brief summary of the news and athletic events from January 3, 2024.McIlroy Open To Play LIV Golf at 10:00 p.m. The second-best player in the world right now, Rory McIlroy, stated, "I would love for LIV to become the IPL of golf." "They require two calendar months. You go and carry out this teamwork, which is a little bit different in format. "If they were to do something like that I would say 'yeah that sounds like fun' because you are working within the ecosystem." Previously, McIlroy had been adamantly against the Saudi Arabian-backed project.
PKL 2024: Ashu guides Dabang Delhi past Gujarat Giants, 35-28.
In the Pro Kabaddi League here on Tuesday, Dabang Delhi defeated Gujarat Giants 35–28 to extend their winning run to four games. Manjeet secured nine raid points, but stand-in captain Ashu Malik emerged as Delhi's standout performer with a Super 10.Delhi got off to a fast start, leading 4-0 until Rakesh HS's outstanding multi-point raid helped Gujarat get back into the game. Look at this Pro Kabaddi League 2024 point chart. Parteek Dahiya also devised a two-point raid right away, which left Delhi down to just a defender and caused chaos.Soon after, Gujarat led 11–9 as Delhi went into a 'All Out' while without its captain Naveen Kumar. Gujarat captain Fazel Atrachali achieved an incredible feat during the half, leading his team 16–14. He trapped Ashu in one of his signature ankle holds and hit the 450-tackle points milestone. In the meantime, Ashu took over at the half as Manjeet of Delhi gave his squad a flying start. Gujarat was having trouble, so Ashu outwitted four defenders in a few of raids, including Fazel. Delhi was leading 28–24 as he made a tackle on Sonu Jaglan to put his team ahead and then went for the 'All Out'.In the final five minutes, both teams traded awards, but Delhi's advantage proved too great for Gujarat to overcome. Delhi pulled off a valiant comeback victory as Ashu completed his Super 10 by outlasting Fazel once more on his penultimate raid. With this victory, Delhi moves up to third place on the points table, while Gujarat maintains their second-place ranking.
Day 20 Box Office Collection for Dunki, Shah Rukh Khans movie is getting about ₹500 crore worldwide.
Day 20 Box Office Collection for Dunki: "Dunki," Shah Rukh Khan's third Bollywood movie of 2023, is doing well at the box office. The Raju Hirani movie saw a drop on its third Tuesday; according to Sacnilk.com, early estimates indicate that the movie made ₹1.30 crore on Day 20. After 20 days after its premiere, the film has reportedly made over ₹219.27 crore in the Indian box officAccording to a Sacnilk.com assessment, the movie's occupancy on its twentieth day was 10.47 percent in Hindi, with morning shows seeing 8.72 occupancy, afternoon shows at 10.29 percent, evening shows at 10.25 percent, and night shows at 12.61 percent.In relation to the worldwide figures, Dunki is currently on track to surpass ₹500 crore worldwide. The industry tracker claims that the SRK film has made ₹430 crore in net revenue globally. According to a recent tweet by Red Chillies Entertainment on X, the movie has made ₹447.70 crore at the global box office.On the day of its release, Dunki brought in ₹29.2 crore net in India; however, Day 2 saw a sharp decline to ₹20.12 crore. Riding high on great word-of-mouth, the movie brought in ₹160.22 crore net in its first week, while the drama about immigration brought in ₹46.25 crore net in its second week in India.
Aaliyah Kashyaps fiancé Shane Gregoire and father Anurag Kashyap celebrate Aaliyahs birthday.
Aaliyah Kashyap, the daughter of Anurag Kashyap and his ex-wife, film editor Aarti Bajaj, turned 23 this year, and she celebrated with several parties. While she was spotted in one series of pictures with her mother Aarti Bajaj, fiancé Shane Gregoire, and father and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, last night she was spotted leaving with friends Orhan Awatramani, also known as Orry, Khushi Kapoor, and Vedang Raina, among others. To view all of the pictures, scroll. (Image: Instagram/Aaliyah Kashyap, Orhan Awatramani) The birthday celebration for Aaliyah Kashyap included Khushi Kapoor as well. (Image via Instagram by Orhan Awatramani)Aaliyah posted some pictures from her celebration series on Instagram. A commenter named Dad Anurag Kashyap said, "Happy happy 23rd." (Image: Instagram/Aaliyah Kashyap)Alongside Aaliyah was her fiancé Shane Gregoire. (Image: Instagram/Aaliyah Kashyap)
Sriram Raghavans Vijay Sethupathi, Katrina Kaif-starrer transports us to Hitchcock times, reads the initial review of Merry Christmas.
Men's ethnic clothing company Raaya has awarded the marketing mandate to Pune-based advertising firm Wit & Chai Group. Following a multi-agency pitch, the mandate was acquired by Wit & Chai in October 2023.With online and offline promotions, Wit & Chai Group hopes to raise awareness of Raaya and bolster its standing as a high-end menswear brand. "Wit & Chai gave a strong pitch, and we think working with them will help our brand reach new audiences. Our goal is to set Raaya apart as a luxury brand that is reasonably priced and to highlight our exceptional craftsmanship. Preshit Jain remarked, "We are confident that Wit & Chai has our best interests at heart.Furthermore, Wit & Chai Group partner Nahush Gulawani added, "We are thrilled to collaborate with a brand like Raaya that has such an intriguing focus: men's ethnic apparel. We are eager to collaborate with the Raaya team and use our skills to further improve the brand image.
Raaya's integrated marketing mandate is won by With & Chai Group.
Men's ethnic clothing company Raaya has awarded the marketing mandate to Pune-based advertising firm Wit & Chai Group. Following a multi-agency pitch, the mandate was acquired by Wit & Chai in October 2023.With online and offline promotions, Wit & Chai Group hopes to raise awareness of Raaya and bolster its standing as a high-end menswear brand. "Wit & Chai gave a strong pitch, and we think working with them will help our brand reach new audiences. Our goal is to set Raaya apart as a luxury brand that is reasonably priced and to highlight our exceptional craftsmanship. Preshit Jain remarked, "We are confident that Wit & Chai has our best interests at heart.Furthermore, Wit & Chai Group partner Nahush Gulawani added, "We are thrilled to collaborate with a brand like Raaya that has such an intriguing focus: men's ethnic apparel. We are eager to collaborate with the Raaya team and use our skills to further improve the brand image. Men's ethnic clothing company Raaya has awarded the marketing mandate to Pune-based advertising firm Wit & Chai Group. Following a multi-agency pitch, the mandate was acquired by Wit & Chai in October 2023.With online and offline promotions, Wit & Chai Group hopes to raise awareness of Raaya and bolster its standing as a high-end menswear brand. "Wit & Chai gave a strong pitch, and we think working with them will help our brand reach new audiences. Our goal is to set Raaya apart as a luxury brand that is reasonably priced and to highlight our exceptional craftsmanship. Preshit Jain remarked, "We are confident that Wit & Chai has our best interests at heart.Furthermore, Wit & Chai Group partner Nahush Gulawani added, "We are thrilled to collaborate with a brand like Raaya that has such an intriguing focus: men's ethnic apparel. We are eager to collaborate with the Raaya team and use our skills to further improve the brand image.
A viral tweet claims that the rasam bus ad in Bengaluru is insulting both north and south India Internet split
An online discussion has been triggered by an outside advertisement for Indira's Rasam Paste on a Bengaluru bus. Some online users have criticized the advertisement for being "sexist" and "regionalist." Some countered that the advertisement was not controversial in any way. The advertisement's wording said, "Wife North India aa?" (Is your wife North Indian?) implies that northern women are incapable of preparing rasam.Tejas Dinkar, an X user, initially brought the advertisement to the attention of the internet by accusing the company of being chauvinistic. "Today in ads that manage to be sexist while also insulting both North and South India (from r/bangalore)," he said. A heated discussion about whether the advertisement is offensive or not broke out in the comment area. X user Tejas Dinkar shared a picture of the advertisement, which attracted public notice. He expressed his disapproval in the caption, calling the advertisement "sexist" and "insulting" to people in both North and South India.
MC Stan and MS Dhoni collaborate on Fire-Boltt
Leading Indian smart wearable manufacturer Fire-Boltt releases the #GaleTohMil advertisement, which stars the most unexpected pair—cricket great MS Dhoni and well-known Indian rapper MC Stan. This engaging movie seeks to showcase the exceptional qualities of Fire-Boltt's most recent invention, the ground-breaking Wristphone, which flawlessly blends the endless possibilities of a smartphone with the practicality of a smartwatch. With #GaleTohMil, Fire-Boltt showcases how technology is seamlessly incorporated into daily life while offering a new take on the marriage of sports and music.The video, which was conceptualized and filmed by the innovative powerhouse Moonshot, enthralls viewers with its distinctive fusion of humor, technology, and star power. The narrative takes place at a party, where MS Dhoni is approached by MC Stan and has an embarrassing encounter. As Dhoni struggles to remember Stan's name and songs, tension grows and the scenario takes an unexpected turn. The situation is amusing yet relatable.The story revolves around the Fire-Boltt Wristphone, which plays a pivotal role in saving Dhoni's life by giving him the knowledge he finds difficult to recall. The movie does a good job of conveying how useful the wristwatch is and why it is deserving of the hashtag #TheSmartestSmartwatch. "We are proud to introduce our first-ever Wristphone through this entertaining and engaging ad film featuring two iconic personalities, MS Dhoni and MC Stan," stated Arnav Kishore, CEO and Founder of Fire-Boltt. This wearable technology product is revolutionary, and we think the movie will do a great job of conveying to our viewers what makes it special. To guarantee broad visibility, the advertisement film will be heavily promoted on OTT channels and social media sites. Fire-Boltt wants to engage audiences from a varie
