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Mumbai, April 6: A clash broke out between two groups during a religious procession in Santosh Nagar market, Goregaon East, on Sunday, leaving three injured. Videos of the brawl, doing rounds on social media, show both groups attacking each other with sticks and swords. Police action and arrests The Dindoshi police arrested 10 people around midnight, and simultaneously, extra personnel were deployed in the area. In the meantime, authorities discovered that some of the accused were residing in ...Read More >
Taking to social media, Aditya Dhar wrote, "Here's to Shivkumar Panicker." As Panicker and Dhar have worked together for a long time now, the Dhurandhar director lauded him for his skills. "Some relationships in filmmaking aren't built on a single film, they're built over years of trust, instinct, and standing by each other when it matters the most. Shiv has been that for me and much more. He is not just my editor. He is my closest friend, my brother, my confidant, the kind of person whose loya ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Star batter of the Indian cricket team Virat Kohli was all praise for the recently released film Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which starred Ranveer Singh in the lead role. Taking to his Instagram handle today, Virat Kohli called 'Dhurandhar' a "cinematic masterpiece" of India. He lauded Aditya Dhar's direction and Ranveer Singh's performance in the film. "Saw the film today and dare I say that I have never ever seen a cinematic experience like this made ...Read More >
Divyanka Tripathi exuded pregnancy glow and radiated joy at her godh bharai ceremony with hubby Vivek Dahiya. Check out the video! Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya are all set to embrace parenthood in June 2026, and they have been over the moon! Last month, the couple announced that they are expecting their first child through a lovely post on Instagram. Now, they recently hosted a godh bharai (baby shower) ceremony, and the event was filled with joy, laughter, and sweet moments as the couple ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has heaped praise on the film Dhurandhar: The Revenge, describing it as a "cinematic experience" unlike anything he has witnessed in Indian cinema. Taking to social media after watching the film, Kohli applauded director Aditya Dhar for his creative vision and conviction, calling him a "genius." His strong endorsement has quickly added to the growing anticipation surrounding the project. Kohli reserved special praise for lead ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma has heaped praise on the makers of the recent box-office 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'. On Monday, the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and shared a note for the film's team. She wrote, "What a fantastic film you've made @adityadharfilms! It takes so much conviction to make a almost 4 hr long film. Gripping and immersive, meticulously crafted, the film holds your attention through and through. You are a fiercely ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Filmmaker Aditya Dhar expressed his gratitude and admiration for Shivkumar V Panicker, describing him as not only the editor of Dhurandhar but also a close friend, brother, and constant support system. Taking to his X handle, Aditya Dhar praised Shiv's talent, instinct, and dedication, highlighting how he played a crucial role in shaping Dhurandhar, especially under extreme time pressure. Titled "Here's to Shivkumar Panicker", Aditya Dhar wrote, "So ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 6 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals performance coach Siddhartha Lahiri has downplayed concerns around individual form, asserting that the team remains focused on maintaining a high-tempo approach in the Indian Premier League 2026 season. Speaking at a pre-match press conference ahead of their clash against the Mumbai Indians, Lahiri said the evolving nature of T20 cricket demands a different perspective on performance. Also Read | IPL 2026: Shah Rukh Khan's Intense Chat ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 6 (ANI): Goals from Marlon Rangel and Lalruatsanga in either half ensured Chanmari FC edge past Real Kashmir FC 2-1 in a crucial Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the TRC Stadium in Srinagar on Monday. According to a release, Marius Bedzigui scored for the home side to halve the deficit, but Chanmari FC held on to the lead to move to seventh in the table with eight points, while Real Kashmir remained at the bottom of the table with two points fr ...Read More >
As per IGR property registration records accessed by Square Yards, the apartment is located in Godrej Trilogy, Worli. The property has a carpet area of 2,430.06 sq ft (225.76 sq m) and a total area of 2,750.28 sq ft (255.51 sq m), and comes with three car parking spaces. The transaction involved a stamp duty payment of ₹1.78 crore and registration charges of ₹30,000. The deal was registered on April 1, 2026, the documents showed. Worli in central Mumbai has become a hotspot for several luxu ...Read More >
Madurai, Apr 6 (PTI) In a landmark judgement, a court here on Monday handed the death penalty to nine police personnel in the sensational 2020 Sathankulam custodial death case. Father-son duo P Jayaraj and J Bennix died after they were assaulted by the convicted policemen in Sathankulam in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu for keeping their mobile shop open in violation of COVID-19 norms. First Additional District and Sessions Judge G Muthukumaran classified the case as the rarest of rare, ob ...Read More >
Indore, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Monday commenced continuous and regular hearings in the long‑standing and highly sensitive Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque dispute in Dhar district. A Division Bench comprising Justice Vijay Kumar Shukla and Justice Alok Awasthi conducted a nearly two‑hour hearing, during which Senior Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, appearing for the Hindu petitioners, including Ashish Goyal and the Hindu Front for Justice, present ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a recent chat with Raj Shamani, Janhvi Kapoor spoke about the impact of losing her mother, Sridevi. Janhvi said she was very dependent on her mother, and after her death, she felt she had lost a part of her father, Boney Kapoor. Janhvi recalled Sridevi was often called a "homewrecker", but she always protected her children from negativity and kept her struggles hidden. "I have seen that journey. People were not very kind when she was around. They called her a homewrecker and all the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday gave actor Nora Fatehi a final opportunity to appear before it in person in connection with the song "Sarke Chunar Teri" and fixed April 27 as the next date of hearing. The commission, which took suo motu cognisance of the song over its allegedly objectionable lyrics, held a hearing in the matter on April 6. Fatehi's counsel appeared before the commission during the hearing. However, the panel did not accept the represent ...Read More >
Madurai: In a landmark judgment, a court on Monday, April 6, handed the death penalty to nine police personnel in the sensational 2020 Sathankulam custodial death case. Father-son duo P Jayaraj and J Bennix were assaulted by the convicted policemen in Sathankulam, Thoothukudi district, for allegedly keeping their mobile shop open in violation of COVID-19 norms. First Additional District and Sessions Judge G Muthukumaran classified the case as the rarest of rare, observing that those entrusted ...Read More >
Mumbai: The National Commission for Women heard the suo motu case with regards to the song 'Sarke Chunarr Teri' featuring Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt. The commission's chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar presided over the meeting. Rakib Alam, the lyricist, Prem, the director, and Gautam K. M. and Supreeth, the representatives of KVN Productions appeared in the hearing. During the hearing, Vijaya Rahatkar expressed concern over the lyrics of the song and said that it is against the dignity of women. Th ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Actor Akshay Kumar has once again impressed fans and colleagues with a rare gesture from the past, as producer Ekta Kapoor revealed a surprising incident at the trailer launch of their upcoming film Bhooth Bangla. Speaking at the event, Ekta shared that Akshay had once returned a cheque to her after one of their films did not perform well at the box office. The revelation left many in the audience surprised. Ekta said, "I have wanted to work with Akshay sir for many years now. One t ...Read More >
Mumbai: Amid the massive success of 'Dhurandhar', filmmaker Aditya Dhar praised cinematographer Vikash Nowlakha, calling him the 'soul' of the film and thanking him for carrying its vision on his shoulders. Dhar took to Instagram on Sunday and shared several BTS photos of Nowlakha working behind the camera. He also wrote a heartfelt note, praising Vikash's dedication and thanking him for bringing the film's vision to life. "Here's to Vikash Nowlakha, the eye, the instinct, and the soul behind ...Read More >
Mumbai: 'Scoop' star Karishma Tanna on Monday announced that she is expecting her first child with husband Varun Bangera. The actor shared the news through a series of heartwarming photos on social media, drawing wishes from fans and celebrities. Karishma took to Instagram to post a set of intimate pictures with Varun. In one photo, the couple is seen wearing matching caps that read "MOM" and "DAD" while posing with their pet dogs. Another image shows them holding tiny baby socks, while other ...Read More >
A poster of the film. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Aakhri Sawal starring Sanjay Dutt will release on May 8 instead of May 15 * The film is produced by Nikhil Nanda and Sanjay Dutt under two production banners * Abhijeet Mohan Warang directs the film, featuring actors like Amit Sadh and Namashi Chakraborty Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Aakhri Sawal, featuring Sanjay Dutt, has got a new release date and will now hit t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Those who believe "Dhurandhar" is a propaganda film are free to contest the story or find a director like Aditya Dhar to make an anti-establishment movie, says veteran actor Paresh Rawal. A great fan of the two-part espionage drama, Rawal said he watched the first twice in theatres and planning an encore with the second one as well this weekend. The actor said the film changed the thinking of the audience but he is not happy with those dismissing the film as propaganda. ...Read More >
Madurai: In a major verdict in the 2020 Sathankulam custodial deaths case, Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has sentenced nine Tamil Nadu policemen to death after convicting them of murder and related charges. The court termed the crime "rarest of rare," citing extreme brutality and abuse of power. The judgment came after a six-year trial, with the First Additional District and Sessions Judge convicting all nine accused. The case relates to the deaths of businessman P. Jayaraj and his so ...Read More >
Madurai: A court in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district on Monday sentenced nine policemen to death for their role in the custodial deaths of trader P Jayaraj and his son J Benicks in Thoothukudi district, a case that had sparked nationwide outrage six years ago. Those convicted include Inspector Sridhar; Sub-Inspectors Balakrishnan and Raghu Ganesh; and police personnel Murugan, Samadurai, Muthuraja, Chelladurai, Thomas Francis, and Veilumuthu. Describing the incident as a clear "abuse of authority ...Read More >
Sathankulam custodial deaths: In a landmark judgment, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday sentenced nine Tamil Nadu police personnel to death in connection with the 2020 Sathankulam custodial deaths. The court described the incident as a "rarest of rare" case, citing extreme brutality and gross misuse of authority. Presiding Judge G Muthukumaran held all nine accused guilty of murder and other related charges in the deaths of trader P Jayaraj (59) and his son J Benniks (31). Th ...Read More >
Hyderabad, April 6: Telangana's famous Gnana Saraswati temple is to get a big facelift as Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday laid the foundation for the temple's expansion and development works to be undertaken at a cost of INR 225 crore. Accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and some other ministers, the Chief Minister performed Bhoomi Puja at the temple in Basara town of Nirmal district. Before performing Bhoomi Puja, the Chief Minister, along with his family mem ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 6 (ANI): The much-awaited trailer of Akshay Kumar's starrer 'Bhooth Bangla' is finally out to offer a glimpse into the fun-filled horror comedy in Priyadarshan's style. Starring Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav and late actor Asrani in the prominent roles, the 'Bhooth Bangla' is slated to release in theatres on April 16. Also Read | Badshah Breaks Silence on 'Tateeree' Song Controversy and Mental Health Struggles; Thai Actress Piploy Kanyarat Comes Out As Queer (V ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Producer Ektaa Kapoor has revealed that Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar once returned her the money after one of their earlier collaborations didn't work at the box-office. The producer attended the trailer launch of the upcoming horror-comedy 'Bhooth Bangla' in the city on Monday. She spoke with the media, and spoke about the superstar's generosity and ethics. She told the media, "Not many people know this about him but once, he returned the cheque saying tha ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a landmark judgment, a Madurai court has handed down the death penalty to nine Tamil Nadu police personnel for their involvement in the horrific 2020 custodial deaths of a father and son in Sathankulam, Thoothukudi district. The tragic events unfolded on June 19, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Police arrested Jayaraj, a mobile shop owner, and his son Bennix, accusing them of keeping their store open past the lockdown curfew hours permitted by the state. Following their arres ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 6 (ANI): The fans of Akshay Kumar and Tabu first watched the beloved duo in the hit film 'Tu Chor Mai Sipahi' in 1996, but you will be surprised to know that their relationship dates back to the time before they even debuted in Bollywood. At the trailer launch of Bhooth Bangla in Mumbai on Monday, Akshay Kumar revealed that he met Tabu 39 years ago when they used to attend a dance academy together to learn dance. While addressing the media, Akshay Kumar reca ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Dhurandhar Box Office has rewritten Bollywood history, as Dhurandhar: The Revenge becomes the first Hindi film ever to cross the Rs. 1000 crore net mark in India. This milestone puts it in an elite league previously dominated by pan-Indian blockbusters. With this achievement, the film not only sets a new benchmark for Bollywood but also signals a major shift in audience reach, scale, and global appeal of Hindi cinema. Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, the film has d ...Read More >
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