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New Delhi: Sharad Kelkar is making a powerful return to the small screen with the much-talked-about television series 'Tum Se Tum Tak', and he's not shy about addressing the buzz around his reported pay cheque. The actor, who stars alongside Niharika Chouksey in the upcoming show, has responded to claims that he is the highest-paid actor on the series. In a recent interview with IANS, Sharad confidently said, "Yes, I charge for it. What's wrong with that? If someone is earning well, people should be happy, not jealous. It's a sign of achievement. If an actor returns to television, it's because they have value. No one's calling you back just for nostalgia -- you have to bring something to the table." 'Tum Se Tum Tak', premiering on 7 July 2025, marks Kelkar's return to television in a lead role after years of making a name for himself in film and web series formats. According to the actor, it was the story that convinced him to come back to TV. The show was first offered to him in January, but due to prior commitments, he had to pass on the project. When the makers reached out again in March, he was hooked by the fresh concept. ALSO READ | Vijay Sethupathi Issues Apology Over Viral Video Involving Son Surya At Phoenix Premiere The series introduces a distinctive storyline -- one that pairs Anu, a 19-year-old girl played by Niharika, with Aryavardhan, a 46-year-old business tycoon portrayed by Sharad. The show explores the complexities of their emotionally rich and socially unconventional relationship. Kelkar mentioned he was intrigued by how the narrative focuses on "two different worlds colliding." Sharad Kelkar made his television debut back in 2004 with Aakrosh on Doordarshan. Over the years, he has built a diverse career in both TV and films. He is married to actress Keerti Gaekwad Kelkar, and the duo even participated in 'Nach Baliye Season 2'.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Election Commission to furnish by August 9 the details of around 65 lakh electors left out from the draft electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar. IMAGE: The Election Commission's special intensive revision of voter list being carried out in Bihar. Photograph: ANI Photo A bench of Justices Surya Kant, Ujjal Bhuyan and N Kotiswar Singh asked the counsel for the poll panel to furnish the details of deleted voters, the data which has been already shared with th ...Read More >
Actor Vijay Sethupathi is a proud father as his son Surya debuts with the Tamil film Phoenix soon. The actor got emotional at the audio launch of the film, recently held in Chennai, while watching his son follow in his footsteps. He also revealed how Atlee's Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan led to his son Surya's debut. (Also Read: I want stardom, and I work only to be a star, says Vijay Sethupathi) Vijay spoke at the audio launch and said that watching him step into the limelight is like dropping h ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) National Award-winning filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor reflected on the possibility of political implications of his forthcoming web series, "The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case". During an exclusive conversation with IANS, Kukunoor shared that he has tried his best to steer clear of any scenes that could have any political implications but nowadays people tend to find controversy in anything. Speaking to IANS, the director said, "See I have done it to the best of my ability. I have handled it with the utmost sensibility. I have made sure that I steer clea ...Read More >
In the last few months, several reports stated that YouTuber-actor Bhuvan Bam is set to make his Bollywood debut with a Dharma Productions film. He will reportedly team up with Wamiqa Gabbi for Kuku Ki Kundali, a quirky romantic comedy directed by Sharan Sharma. Now, Bhuvan has himself confirmed his Bollywood debut with Karan Johar's Dharma. He shared a picture of the signed 'Artist agreement' with Dharma on his Instagram account, and expressed his excitement about his dream coming true. Bhuvan ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: The State government on Friday accorded approvals to a slew of industries. Among those are Krishnapatnam Power Corporation Limited (KPCL), which is set to establish a 350 MW Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Thamminapatnam and Mommidi villages of SPSR Nellore district with a Rs 1,225 crore investment, creating 575 jobs. Furthermore, the government also waived off a Rs 54 crore extension of time fee, contingent on project completion within two years as per the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Clean Energy Policy-2024. The government also allocated 22.80 acres at MPSEZ in N ...Read More >
Chennai, July 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Surya Sethupathi, the son of actor Vijay Sethupathi who is making his debut as an actor with the Tamil film 'Phoenix', has now penned an adorable note of gratitude to actor Vijay, thanking him for his kind words, and support in his journey as an actor. Sources close to the actor said that Vijay had taken time off his schedule to watch 'Phoenix' and that he shared some encouraging words with Surya Sethupathi, who is looking to follow in his father's footsteps. Taking to his X timeline to post a picture of himself with Vijay, Surya Sethupathi wrote, "Thank you ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Divya Dutta, who will be seen in the upcoming series "Mayasabha: The Rise of the Titans", has spoken about leadership versus control and said that there is a significant distinction between the two and not a "fine line." In the trailer for the upcoming series, Divya's character Irawati Bose is heard saying the line: "Who says dictatorship is not leadership?" Asked how she personally interprets the fine line between control and leadership, Divya told IANS: "That's not a fine line at all. It is a huge difference that makes sort of control and leadership b ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday questioned IRS officer and former NCB zonal director Sameer Wankhede over maintainability of his defamation suit against actor Shahrukh Khan and his wife Gauri Khan owned Red Chillies Entertainment and Netflix for allegedly maligning his reputation in their series 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood'. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav asked Wankhede's lawyer as to how the plea was maintainable in Delhi. Senior advocate Sandeep Sethi, representing Wankhede, said the web series is meant for across cities, including Delhi, and the officer has been defamed here. ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Surya, who was seen in important roles in Naanum Rowdy Thaan and Sindhubaadh alongside his father, actor Vijay Sethupathi, is making his debut as an actor with Phoenix. At the audio launch event, Vijay Sethupathi said, "It felt just like the day I dropped him off at school for the first time," reflecting on the pride and nervousness that came with the moment. Helmed by ANL Arasu, the film also stars Varalaxmi, Sampath, Devadharshini, Muthukumar, Dilipan, Ajay Ghosh, Harish Uththaman, Abhinakshathra, Varsha, Naveen, Rishi, Nandha Saravanan, and Aadukalam Naren in key roles. Vijay Set ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh's capital city has secured the third position in the category of urban spaces with population exceeding 10 lakh, while Prayagraj was adjudged the Cleanest Ganga City in the ninth edition of the Swachh Survekshan. Lucknow also became the first city in the state to achieve a 7-star Garbage Free City rating in the 2024-25 survey. Gorakhpur achieved double success, ranking third in the Safai Mitra Surakshit Sheher category and fourth among cities with a population between 3 to 10 lakh. Agra has been recognised as the Emerging Clean City of Uttar Pradesh, securi ...Read More >
Dimapur, Jul 18 (PTI) Two persons have died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Nagaland, a health department official said on Friday. Chief Medical Officer, Dimapur, Dr Yartenla Jamir, said that of the seven JE cases detected in Dimapur, Chumoukedima, and Niuland districts, two persons have died so far. She expressed concern over the rise in Japanese encephalitis (JE) cases in the three districts, especially during the monsoon season, which increases the risk of transmission. The Health department has urged district administrations to issue a public advisory on JE prevention measures and to i ...Read More >
Mumbai: The nation is in shock over the untimely demise of Shefali Jariwala, the actress and dancer who became a pop culture icon in the early 2000s. On June 27, Shefali passed away after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest. She was rushed to hospital in Andheri, Mumbai, where she was declared brought dead. She was just 42. Following the heartbreaking news, fans have been revisiting her journey and trying to learn more about the song that changed her life -- Kaanta Laga. How old was Shefali when she did this hit song? The 2002 music video wasn't just a remix, it was a moment that change he car ...Read More >
Tura (Meghalaya), Aug 4 (PTI) An official of the Meghalaya Agriculture Department was swept away by strong currents of the Ganol River in West Garo Hills district while attempting to cross the water body during a family picnic, police said on Monday. The missing official, identified as Teseng M Sangma, was posted at Ampati in South West Garo Hills district and resided in staff quarters near Dolampong in Araimile police station area in Tura. Teseng had gone to Sella Wari near Ganol River for a picnic along with his family on Sunday, officials said. The incident took place when he tried to cr ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shefali Jariwala, widely known for her breakout performance in the iconic 2002 music video 'Kaanta Laga', passed away in Mumbai late on Friday night. She was 42. Jariwala was reportedly rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital by her husband after she was found unresponsive. Despite all efforts, doctors declared her dead on arrival. The cause of death has not yet been made public by the family. However, some reports suggest that Jariwala died due to cardiac arrest. Her body has been sent to Cooper Hospital for postmortem examination. Meanwhile, Mumbai P ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said that India's first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will commence operations "very soon," and it will reduce travel time between the two cities to just 2 hours and 7 minutes. Talking to reporters at the Bhavnagar terminus in Gujarat, after virtually flagging off three trains: the Ayodhya Express, Rewa-Pune Express, and Jabalpur-Raipur Express, Vaishnaw stated that the bullet train project is moving quickly. Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) will be connected to major cities of Gujarat, such as Vapi, ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, July 2 (IANS An organisation of investors in the solar sector has termed the new draft solar energy policy issued by the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission "impractical" and set to adversely affect the state's power sector. This has come at a time when the state is progressing towards energy self-sufficiency and net-zero carbon goals and the draft policy's recommendations threaten to derail these achievements, the Masters Association, a Ministry-approved solar traders body, said, adding that this will also negatively impact central schemes like PM Surya Ghar: M ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 6: Actor Rajkummar Rao has addressed the ongoing debate around the Hindi-Marathi language issue in Maharashtra and opened up about the silence of Hindi film actors on such sensitive topics. In a recent conversation with IANS, the 'Stree' actor shared his nuanced view on why not every actor publicly comments on every issue and why silence doesn't necessarily mean indifference. When asked whether Bollywood actors avoid speaking on Hindi-Marathi issue and controversial topics to remain politically correct, Rao responded by saying that people should talk about issues they feel strongl ...Read More >
Mumbai October 20: Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Naitik, aka Karan Mehra, recently talking to IANS, has elaborated on his plans for Diwali this year. The actor said, "Diwali has always been very special to me. It instantly takes me back to my childhood memories of decorating the house with diyas, the aroma of homemade sweets and that pure excitement of being surrounded by family and laughter." He added, "Those simple moments are what truly define the festival for me." Talking about his plans for Diwali this year, Karan said, "This year's Diwali feels a little more grounded. I am focusing on spen ...Read More >
Thane, Aug 14 (PTI) A fire broke out at a cafe located in a multi-storey residential building in Maharashtra's Thane city early Thursday morning, following which 35 persons were evacuated from the structure, officials said. No casualty has been reported as of now, Thane Municipal Corporation's disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi said. The blaze erupted in the Parsik Cafe located on the ground floor of the six-storey building at Kharegaon in Kalwa (West), he said. The disaster management cell received information about the incident at 4.58 am from the owner of the cafe, a 1,000 sq ft ...Read More >
Samantha in an conversation with NDTV. New Delhi: At the NDTV World Summit 2025 session "Authenticity: The New Fame," Samantha Ruth Prabhu opened up about the choices that shaped her journey, including her decision to take on the now-iconic dance number Oo Antava in Allu Arjun's Pushpa: The Rise. Speaking about reconciling fame, responsibility, and authenticity, the actor said her choices often stem from curiosity and self-challenge rather than image-making. She said, "I want to do films that ...Read More >
Guruvayur: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was unable to visit the famed Guruvayur Sri Krishna temple on Monday morning as his helicopter could not land due to adverse weather conditions, officials said. The chopper, which took off from Kochi, was forced to return mid-air owing to heavy rain, according to multiple sources. However, the Vice President is expected to visit the temple later in the day after attending scheduled engagements in Kochi. Dhankhar arrived in Thrissur on Sunday for a two-day visit, during which he is slated to visit the Guruvayur temple and interact with students and f ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Diana Penty has opened up about why she took her time making her OTT debut with the web series "Do You Wanna Partner?" Reflecting on her decision, the actress told IANS that she prefers to wait for roles that truly resonate with her, emphasizing that her debut needed to be meaningful -- a substantial part rather than a small role in a big show. Diana added that it's important for her to be fully invested in a project rather than doing it merely for the sake of entering the digital space. When asked why she took her time to say yes to the web show forma ...Read More >
Bengaluru, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The political temperature in Karnataka soared after a tragic stampede near the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru claimed the lives of 11 people during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL 2025 victory celebrations. As grief and anger mount, sharp criticism has emerged from the Opposition, with BJP leaders holding the Karnataka government squarely responsible for the chaos. BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar launched a scathing attack on the Congress administration, calling it "the most inept, corrupt, incompetent and heartless government in all of Ind ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actor Puneet Issar reflected on his enduring friendship with fellow actor Pankaj Dheer, revealing that their bond has remained strong for over four decades. Puneet recently took to his Instagram handle to share a series of nostalgic photos with Pankaj from their show Mahabharat. Alongside the images, the actor penned a heartfelt emotional tribute where he spoke about the depth of their friendship, the memories they've created over the years, and the unwavering support they've shared through every phase of life. Puneet recently took to his Instagram han ...Read More >