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New Delhi: Actress and reality TV star Sana Makbul, winner of Bigg Boss OTT 3, has been hospitalised due to a serious health issue, according to a statement by her close friend Aashna Kanchwala on social media. While the exact nature of her condition has not been disclosed, Kanchwala described it as a "grave condition" in an Instagram Story. Sharing her support, Aashna wrote: "My strongest Diva, I'm so proud of you for showing so much strength and resilience as you battle such a grave condition. Inshallah, you will fight this and come out even stronger... Allah is with you. And I am always standing by you. Get well soon my love @divasana." According to a report by The Times of India, Sana has been battling autoimmune complications for some time now, which may have led to her sudden hospitalisation. Meanwhile, in a podcast with Comedian Bharti Singh, Sana previously revealed that she has been dealing with autoimmune hepatitis, a condition in which her body's immune cells attack her liver. She stated, "I have turned vegan recently due to health reasons... a lot of people don't know that I am an autoimmune hepatitis patient. I have a liver disease, it was diagnosed in 2020. It has no specific symptoms... in this, my body cells are attacking the organ, so in my case, it's sometimes Lupus; it hits your kidneys or causes arthritis. Samantha Ruth Prabhu has myositis, which is a muscle condition. I have it with the liver." Despite her current health scare, the actress appeared in good spirits recently, having posted Eid greetings and pictures with her family on Instagram just a day ago, celebrating the occasion with her loved ones. Sana Makbul, born on 13 June 1993 in Mumbai, rose to fame with her role as Lavanya in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?. She made her Telugu film debut with Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya and appeared in the Tamil film Rangoon. She reached the semi-finals of Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 in 2021 and most recently gained widespread attention after winning Bigg Boss OTT 3 in 2024. Fans continue to await an official update from her team regarding her health.
Kareena Kapoor Khan brought a deeply personal and touching element to her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi by requesting him to write a heartfelt message for her two sons, Taimur Ali Khan and Jeh Ali Khan, who were unable to attend the event. A memorable highlight from the gathering showcased Kareena watching intently, her expression radiating pride and warmth, as the Prime Minister inscribed a note dedicated to her children, affectionately called "Tim and Jeh."Kareena Kapoor Khan added ...Read More >
Jaipur: The 23-year-old patient who received the heart, kidney and lungs of a brain-dead patient -- that were airlifted in the first such instance of organ transport in Rajasthan -- died on Tuesday late night at the SMS Hospital here. The hospital's senior doctor and spokesperson Dr Manish Agarwal said the complicated surgery was successful. Doctors tried hard to save the woman, but could not succeed, after which the patient died. The organs were airlifted for the first time in Rajasthan. The heart, kidney and lungs of Vishnu Prasad, a brain-dead youth in Jhalawar, were transported to Jaipur ...Read More >
Baby John is releasing on 25th December 2024. Reportedly, Salman Khan will also make a special appearance in the film. Varun Dhawan and Keerthy Suresh have set the internet on fire with their song "Nain Matakka" from the upcoming film Baby John. To add to the excitement, today, the actor shared a set of behind-the-scenes (BTS) photos featuring Keerthy Suresh and Diljit Dosanjh. In no time, it went viral, and fans also reacted to it. Taking to his Instagram handle, Varun Dhawan shared photos to see how they have prepared for the song. "#nainmatakka crazy energy on this set. Are u doing the na ...Read More >
Trisha Krishnan's old video is currently circulating on Instagram from the success party of Ponniyin Selvan 1 (PS-1). This party was a celebration of the film's massive success at the box office, where it earned over Rs 460 crore worldwide, according to a Deadline report. Ponniyin Selvan 1 has become the third highest-grossing Indian movie of 2022, a remarkable achievement for a Tamil film. The movie has been widely praised for its direction, performances, and grand visuals, making it a milestone in Indian cinema. Trisha Krishnan's old video is currently circulating on Instagram from the succ ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood star Varun Dhawan has heaped praise on actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who worked alongside him in the series "Citadel: Honey Bunny", and said that she is the "best co-star ever". Samantha took to Instagram, where she shared a sequence of pictures from the success party. The photographs featured the actress along with Varun, the creators Raj and DK and the entire crew of the show. "A beautiful evening spent with the loveliest people, my heart overflowing with gratitude. #CitadelHoneyBunny," she wrote as the caption. Varun took to the comment section and praised Samantha: "Th ...Read More >
Oxford has chosen "brain rot" as its Word of the Year for 2024. Read on to know more about its meaning and origin. Do you endlessly scroll through Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, or memes? If so, there's a term for people who get caught in this mindless scrolling - "brain rot". And Oxford has chosen it as its Word of the Year for 2024. The word was selected from a shortlist of six contenders: brain rot, demure, dynamic pricing, lore, romantasy, and slop. Before diving deep into the origins of the word brain rot, which saw a 230 per cent increase in its usage from 2023 to 2024, let us first ...Read More >
Exagen Inc. (NASDAQ:XGN) CEO John Aballi Signals Confidence with Stock Purchase Amid Strong Q3 Performance John Aballi, CEO of Exagen Inc., recently purchased 24,305 shares at $2.81 each, raising his ownership to 689,799 shares. This move follows the company's strong Q3 results, with $12.5M in revenue and an 8% year-to-date growth driven by a 45% surge in selling prices. Exagen unveiled advanced biomarkers for lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, enhancing its AVISE CTD test platform. With $22M in cash and a projected $55-$56M full-year revenue, Exagen aims for profitability by 2025. Boasting a ...Read More >
Aishwarya Rai recently attended the Global Women’s Forum in Dubai, where her name appeared without the "Bachchan" surname, sparking social media buzz amid ongoing divorce rumors with Abhishek Bachchan. Speculations intensified after Aishwarya attended a wedding solo with daughter Aaradhya, while Abhishek was elsewhere with his family. Rumors also linked Abhishek to actress Nimrat Kaur. Breaking his silence, Amitabh Bachchan addressed these rumors through a blog post, urging readers not to believe unverified information marked by "question marks," emphasizing the harm of baseless speculation. T ...Read More >
The #ShameOnMTVHUSTLE trend surfaced on Monday with several users coming together to support comedian Rohan Cariappa. It all started when Rohan took to his Instagram Stories to claim that his YouTube channel was getting shut. "50 plus strikes," he wrote in one story along with a screen recording of the strikes on his videos about the show. In another story, he wrote, "The channel shuts down on the 7th ... Killswitch aur Danish ke baad mera bhi elimination ho raha hai (I have been eliminated after Killswitch and Danish)." Danish and Killswitch were contestants of the show. It is being said th ...Read More >
Hyderabad police recently busted a drug party in Madhapur, involving Tollywood choreographer Kanha Mahanthi and architect Priyanka Reddy. The raid at an OYO property led to the seizure of MDMA and other narcotics. Kanha, known for his work on the dance reality show Dhee, attended the party hosted by Priyanka, with drugs allegedly sourced from Bangalore. Other attendees included architect Shaki and stock trader Gangadhar. The authorities have launched an investigation to uncover the extent of the drug network. This incident highlights ongoing concerns over drug abuse in the Telugu film industry ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 4 (ANI): The pre-wedding celebrations of filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's daughter, Aaliyah Kashyap, have officially begun, with her best friend Khushi Kapoor sharing her excitement on social media. On Wednesday, Khushi took to her Instagram Stories to re-share a picture from the festivities. The image featured Aaliyah, her fiance Shane Gregoire, and their close friends, including Khushi, Ida Ali (daughter of filmmaker Imtiaz Ali), and others. The group, dressed in traditional attire, looked stunning as they posed for the camera. Also Read | Maryam Faisal's X ...Read More >
Allu Arjun is one of the biggest names in the Telugu film industry. The mass hero enjoys a massive fan following because of his charismatic screen presence and engaging performances. He is currently in the limelight because of Pushpa 2, which hit the screens on December 5 and opened to an earth-shattering response at the box office. Amid this, a photo of Bunny from a wedding has become the talk of the town. Allu Arjun, the star of films such as DJ and Pushpa, recently attended a wedding in Hyder ...Read More >
Melbourne: A celebrity and "public relations maven" from Australia Roxy Jacenko has said she regrets turning her daughter, Pixie Curtis, into a child social media influencer. The 13-year-old's Instagram account had long been used by her mother to generate income via brand sponsorships and online businesses such as Pixie's Bows and Pixie's Toys. But Jacenko is now saying the money wasn't worth the negative effects of Pixie's public persona, which included being bullied at school. This admission, along with the government's decision to ban social media for under-16s, is a timely reminder for p ...Read More >
'Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein' (2001) is a romantic drama directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, marking the Bollywood debut of R Madhavan and Dia Mirza. At the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, actor R Madhavan opened up about the emotional journey of his iconic film 'Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein' (RHTDM), which has achieved cult status over the years. The film, initially released in 2001, marked a significant milestone in Bollywood, both for R Madhavan and his co-star Dia Mirza, as it was their debut film. Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, the romantic drama also starred Saif ...Read More >
MS Dhoni stole the show with his charming presence and enthusiastically matched the steps with his fellow dancers. It has hardly been a week since MS Dhoni broke the internet with his pout selfie. The former Indian captain has once again gone viral for a video that captured him dancing to a folk song along with his wife Sakshi and some friends. The clip is claimed to be from a wedding ceremony in Rishikesh. Joined by some local folk artists, Dhoni was seen grooving to the beats of the popular "pahadi" song- Gulabi Shahara. The former World Cup winning-skipper stole the show with his charming ...Read More >
Bollywood's OTT couple, Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal, just redefined couple goals as they celebrated three years of marital bliss with a magical jungle retreat. Katrina took to Instagram on Tuesday to give fans a peek into their intimate celebration, and it was the perfect blend of adventure, romance, and aesthetic vibes. Dressed in a sunny yellow outfit, Katrina looked radiant as she posed amidst nature. Another candid shot showed her running through the jungle in a chic white shirt paired wi ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood star Varun Dhawan, who is currently promoting his upcoming film "Baby John", got a chance to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit in the National Capital and said it was an "absolute pleasure." Varun took to Instagram, where he shared a picture with the renowned leader. In the photograph, the two are seen looking at the camera smiling. "Inke Saamne Toh Hum Sab 'Baby' Hai'," Varun wrote for Amit Shah, who is tagged as the Chanakya of Indian politics. Varun expressed his gratitude on meeting the leader. "It was an absolute pleasure to meet the Honorable Home ...Read More >
Shaleena Nathani has outdone herself. Her latest styling for Tamannaah Bhatia may be her best work with the actor so far. On Wednesday, the stylist and the actor took to Instagram to share pictures from a stunning shoot. (Also read: Wedding bells for Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma? 'Kyun nahin?', says Tamannaah) For the pictures, Tamannaah wore a black Skims X Dolce and Gabbana dress that hugged her body perfectly, putting her hourglass figure on full display. She also wore diamond earrings, a wide black hairband and black Louboutin shoes. Shaleena aptly summed up the look as 'sexxaayy'. O ...Read More >
Alia Bhatt has always shared a special bond with her sister, Shaheen Bhatt, and their close relationship is often evident on social media. On Shaheen's birthday, Alia made the day even more special by posting a heartfelt wish on Instagram, referring to her sister as "her life." Alia Bhatt shares heartfelt birthday wish for sister Shaheen Bhatt with adorable selfie, watch The Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani star shared an adorable selfie with her sister Shaheen. In the photo, Alia looked radiant in a floral outfit, while Shaheen wore a chic orange dress. Alongside the image, Alia wrote, "Happy ...Read More >
Mumbai: Actor Vikrant Massey recently caused a stir in the entertainment industry with a social media post that many interpreted as an announcement of his retirement. The actor's heartfelt message reflected on his career, gratitude for his supporters, and his plans to take a step back. However, in a recent interview with News18, Vikrant clarified the misunderstanding, explaining that he is taking a long break rather than retiring from acting altogether. In his Instagram post, Vikrant wrote: "Hello, The last few years and beyond have been phenomenal. I thank each and every one of you for your ...Read More >
It seems like the lady has found love again. Reports suggest that Malaika Arora has started seeing fashion stylist Rahul Vijay, and here's everything you need to know about him and their growing romance. Malaika Arora seems to have found love again months after breaking up with Arjun Kapoor. The diva recently attended AP Dhillon's Mumbai concert with a mystery boy and the internet quickly recalled that he was the same guy Malaika was spotted with last week on a dinner date. This time, Arora even ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Actor Keerthy Suresh married her long-time boyfriend, Antony Thattil, in a traditional South Indian ceremony in Goa on Thursday. The actor shared her wedding pictures on her social media accounts with the hashtag #ForTheLoveOfNyke. The ceremony was also attended by actor and TVK president Vijay, who had previously worked with Keerthy Suresh in Bairavaa and Sarkar. A picture of him from the wedding has been going viral on social media. Meanwhile, on the work front, Keerthy Suresh was last seen in the Tamil film Raghu Thatha, directed by Suman Kumar. She is gearing up for her big Bol ...Read More >
Varun took to Instagram, where he shared a picture posing with the rapper. Mumbai: Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh was joined by actor Varun Dhawan in West Delhi during the promotions of his upcoming film "Baby John" in the National Capital. Varun took to Instagram, where he shared a picture posing with the rapper. In the image, Honey Singh is seen all dressed up in a black overcoat, shirt and pants to beat the winter cold while Varun unfazed by the Delhi chills wore a white half sleeves T-shirt with ...Read More >
Delhi Weather Update: Delhi experienced dense fog on Thursday morning, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reporting a minimum temperature of 7°C. The fog led to the implementation of low-visibility procedures at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), although flights continued to operate as scheduled. The weather forecast for the coming days indicates that dense fog will persist in the early morning and late-night hours on December 26 and 28. The IMD also predicts partly cloudy skies, with the possibility of very light rain or drizzle during the evening or night. As of Thursd ...Read More >
New Delhi: Fans are going crazy over BLACKPINK member Jisoo's formal announcement that her solo comeback would be dropping on February 14, 2025. In a teaser video that became popular all over social media, Jisoo made the news on her official Instagram. The simple teaser shows an electrocardiogram (ECG) recorder drawing a heartbeat on paper, set to music that sounds like static. The teaser builds up to her return on Valentine's Day, and it ends with that confirmation. Just writing "2025.02.14...coming soon" in the description had her fans even more pumped up. The comment area was filled with ...Read More >
Jammu: Hours after 37-year-old Sumit Jandyal of the Vijaypur area of Samba district, was shot dead in broad daylight in the heart of Jammu city yesterday, the Khauff gang claimed responsibility. In a post on its Instagram page "khauff_group", the gang claiming responsibility wrote, "What happened in Jewel Chowk, our two brothers Anil Rajee and Bunty Rajee take the responsibility for that. This was the revenge for killing our brother Shunu." However, the family members and relatives of the deceased refuted the allegations of any gang affiliation, asserting that Jandyal was a well-regarded per ...Read More >
Bollywood star Salman Khan shares a strong bond with Arpita, his youngest sister. In a new interview, she opened up about the mass hero's food choices and revealed that he has developed his own special dish. Salman Khan is one of the biggest names in the film industry. The mass hero enjoys a huge fan following because of his larger-than-life reel image and engaging performances. He is also considered to be a family man. In a recent interview, his sister Aprita opened up about her bond with 'Bhai ...Read More >
Hyderabad: To mark the centenary of Raj Kapoor, one of Indian cinema's most iconic filmmakers, a grand retrospective celebrating his unparalleled legacy is set to take place from December 13 to December 15, 2024. Titled Raj Kapoor 100 - Celebrating the Centenary of the Greatest Showman, the event will showcase 10 of his most beloved films across 40 cities in India. This cinematic tribute will include screenings of classics like Aag, Awaara, Shree 420, Sangam, and Bobby, along with other masterpieces such as Barsaat, Jagte Raho, Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai, Mera Naam Joker, and Ram Teri Ganga ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Excitement filled the air at Sandhya Theatre on the night of December 4 as eager fans flocked to watch the much-anticipated film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule'. The atmosphere outside the theatre was electric, with fans waiting eagerly in long queues, all ready to witness the action-packed sequel. Speaking to ANI, one excited fan, after watching the film, shared his thoughts, saying, "The climax was awesome!" The premiere event, held on Wednesday also turned into a grand celebration as actor Allu Arjun, along with co-star Rashmika Mandanna, graced the occasion, adding to the buzz surrounding ...Read More >
In a viral video, AP Dhillon performs for Malaika Arora, who looks stunning in a brown dress as fans sing along with them. Global Punjabi music sensation AP Dhillon, who recently performed in Mumbai, was seen dedicating a song to Bollywood actress Malaika Arora during his live concert. A video capturing the moment has taken social media by storm, sparking a wave of fan reactions. In a video shared by Filmygyan, AP Dhillon is seen holding a guitar while being joined on stage by Malaika Arora, wh ...Read More >