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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 because I think a leader mostly makes a team, a good leader, takes the team with you and yeah, dictatorship is something different, of course. "But yes, I think that that line is a very 'tha' dialogue, if I may say so in a Punjabi way," said that actress. Talking about taking on the powerful role of Irawati Bose, the actress shared that she was drawn to it not only for its strength but also for the unique character dynamics. "I think this was the take of the director who asked me to do this one. I think I took it because, not because of just the strength of the role, of course that is there, but because of the script, I think it is one of the most intriguing scripts that I have heard." She said that this kind of drama, which hasn't been really seen on the Indian screens. "And two, I think the dynamics this woman has with the other characters was, I think, a delight for me as an actor to portray. So, I could assume that I was going to have a lot of fun and my director just sailed me through giving those little nuances, moments that were, like, I think that makes a greedy actor satiated," said Divya. "Mayasabha: The Rise of the Titans" is a political drama web series directed by Deva Katta and Kiran Jay Kumar. It stars Aadhi Pinisetty and Chaitanya Rao in the lead roles, with Divya, Sai Kumar, Srikanth Iyengar and Nassar. Set in the volatile political landscape of 1990s Andhra Pradesh, the series dramatises the evolving relationship between two prominent political figures -- Nara Chandrababu Naidu and Y. S. Rajasekhar Reddy -- portraying their journey from close friendship to political rivalry.
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, months after he was summoned in connection with allegedly offensive and sexist content aired during his show "India's Got Latent", officials said. Raina was also among the five social media influencers who appeared before the Supreme Court in a case seeking action against them for ridiculing persons suffering from disabilities. Raina submitted his statement in response to the allegations to NCW officials. Officials said further steps will be considered after reviewing his ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 18 (MExN): Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) and Coal India Ltd (CIL) has partnered for improving the quality of education given to the tribal students in the state of Chhattisgarh. CIL will support 68 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in Chhattisgarh under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), which will be benefiting more than 28000 tribal students, stated a PIB update. Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India establishes EMRS to impart quality education to ST children thereby enabling them to avail of opportunities in higher and professional educational c ...Read More >
Having a good story and making a good film are two very different things - and the Punjabi film 'Ikk Kudi' is a reminder of exactly that. You can sense potential in the premise from the start, but the film's treatment never quite lets you stay invested. The Shehnaaz Gill starrer, also her production debut, is well-intentioned, but not quite well-made. Gill, as Tejo and Simar, is the undeniable heart of the film. The story moves between past and present, exploring a woman's right to choose whom s ...Read More >
Kolkata: The past week in West Bengal has been nothing short of a political theatre of the absurd, with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) descending into public infighting over one of the most sensitive issues, gang rape. What should have been an occasion for empathy, justice, and responsible leadership has instead turned into an embarrassing spectacle, exposing the party's deep-rooted lack of accountability and a shocking disregard for survivors of sexual violence. The trigger for this latest round of controversy was the appalling gang rape of a law student from South Calcutta Law College. Inste ...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 >
On July 9, Tiger Shroff shared a series of pictures from the set, holding Baaghi 4's clapboard. Sonam Bajwa is all set to bring her glam and groove to Bollywood's action-packed franchise Baaghi 4. As per reports, the actress will be seen performing a high-octane dance number in the upcoming Tiger Shroff starrer. Recently, Tiger Shroff has apologised to his fans for the delay in the Baaghi 4 trailer launch. Recently, the actress shared that BTS of shooting for a grand dance number on her Instagr ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
Janhvi Kapoor dazzles in a Manish Malhotra golden half-saree inspired by the traditional Pattu Pavadai, channeling her mother Sridevi's timeless elegance. (Image: ManishMalhotra05/ instagram) Janhvi Kapoor, who has been on a fashion high this year, is once again making headlines during the promotions of her upcoming film Param Sundari, stunning in exceptionally unique sarees. Her latest outing in a golden half-saree was no exception. Designed by Manish Malhotra, Janhvi looked nothing short of a ...Read More >
Actor-Singer Shehnaaz Gill recently opened up about consuming black alkaline water, which can cost up to Rs 600 per bottle. Despite the high price, Gill claimed that the water doesn't have a different taste and she drinks it simply because she finds it black. Alkaline water has become a popular trend among celebrities and many people claim it is good for health. However, Gill's remarks about the water being just like normal water surprised fans. In her comments, Shehnaaz Gill also mentioned that ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Manushi Chhillar, the celebrated Miss World 2017, opened up about her incredible journey from being crowned the titleholder to now serving as a judge on the iconic Miss World stage. Reflecting on her experiences, Manushi shared insights into how the pageant transformed her life and the meaningful role she now plays in shaping and inspiring the next generation of contestants. Her transition from winner to mentor marks a full-circle moment, highlighting her continued commitment to the values and purpose behind the Miss World platform. Reflecting on her journey, ...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 >
Vijayawada: Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) chairman A Ravi Naidu alleged the YSRCP president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy is inciting the youth of Andhra Pradesh and pushing them toward violent politics. He alleged Jagan Mohan Reddy is misleading the youth through a calculated campaign involving substance abuse and criminal politics. He alleged that under the direction of Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy, this dangerous trend is gaining momentum in the state. Addressing the media at IGMC stadium here on Thursday, the SAAP chairman said wherever Jagan travels, there's more drama and intimidation ...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 >
VIJAYAWADA: Stating that the people of Pulivendula came out of the anarchy with the conduct of the by-election to the ZPTC, TDP supremo and Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said it caused embarrassment to YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. Observing that elections were not held in Pulivendula democratically for several decades, Naidu said Jagan got frustrated because of the conduct of elections in his home constituency without giving scope for anarchy. Naidu on Wednesday visited the TDP headquarters in Mangalagiri on Wednesday, and received representations from the public. He also extended ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Sunny Kaushal has ventured into the world of music with the release of his debut urban Punjabi rap track, "Mid Air Freeverse." The actor-turned-rapper shared that the song is especially close to his heart, as he has poured his emotions and creativity into every line. Speaking about his rap song, Sunny stated, "It's a super fun track, and I've poured my heart into it. I genuinely had a great time creating it, and I really hope fans and listeners enjoy it just as much while listening." Navjosh Singh, Head of A&R at Mass Appeal, added, "When the opportunity ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 9: Punjabi actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh who is currently busy shooting for "Border 2", keeps on treating the netizens with fun glimpses from the set of the sequel. Dropping another BTS video from the shoot of his next on his IG, he wrote, "Just Another Day Brother". The clip opens with Diljit giving a take for the war drama, when it starts to rain heavily. We can hear him saying, "Tension mat lo hum maze karenge(Don't worry, we will enjoy)." Next, we see Diljit chilling with co-stars Varun Dhawan and Ahaan Shetty and director Anurag Singh. "Ye Border ke director sahab shooting ...Read More >
Along with Neil Nitin Mukesh and Divya Khossla in the key roles, the film features Chhaya Kadam, Sushant Singh, Rajniesh Duggal, Zakir Hussain and Yashpal Sharma. Divya Khossla is preparing to rule hearts with her comedy thriller Ek Chatur Naar. The film's trailer and title track have already piqued fans' interest, and now the leading lady is adding to the frenzy with her stunning promotional videos. In the latest, the team organised a special screening for the film and Divya was seen getting em ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran star Dharmendra will next be a part of the upcoming drama, "Maine Pyaar Kiya Phir Se". The mahurat ceremony of the film took place in Mumbai on Sunday. During an exclusive conversation with IANS, Deepak Tijori, who attended the mahurat as a special guest, extended his heartfelt wishes to the entire team. He told IANS, "I am very happy that they are making a good film, and I have heard that they are releasing the film very soon as well. Good luck to the entire team, especially Ronnie sir. It is a great thing that they are introducing two newcomers with t ...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 >
Pamidi: YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) Anantapur District President Anantha Venkatarami Reddy alleged that TDP Chief N Chandrababu Naidu is already gripped by the fear of defeat, even though the next general elections are still three and a half years away. Addressing a public meeting at Pamidi, as part of the 'One Crore Signatures Public Movement' against the privatization of government medical colleges, Reddy said Naidu is appealing to people "not to play Vaikunthapali," indicating his growing nervousness over the public mood. Reddy accused the coalition government of failing within just 18 mon ...Read More >
New Delhi: As Cyclone Montha advances toward the Andhra Pradesh coast, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed 25 teams across states expected to be affected, including Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu, and its Inspector General Narender Singh Bundela on Tuesday emphasised that the force is fully prepared to mitigate the cyclone's impact. Speaking to IANS, IG Bundela said: "To deal with this cyclone, the Cabinet Secretary himself conducted and chaired a meeting a few days ago to review preparedness and coordination efforts, ensuring minimal impact." He added ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2: The makers of "Aakhri Sawaal" starring Sanjay Dutt on Thursday unveiled the teaser of the upcoming film, that dares to ask the questions that have intrigued the nation and its youth for over a century. Aakhri Sawaal is directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Abhijeet Mohan Warang. It also features Amit Sadh and marks the return of actress Sameera Reddy on screen after a long hiatus. The film is slated to release on May 8. From the ban imposed after Mahatma Gandhi's demise to the allegations surrounding the Babri Masjid demolition, Aakhri Sawaal raises serious questions t ...Read More >
Diljit Dosanjh has been grabbing attention following Pakistani actress Hania Aamir's casting in Sardaar Ji 3. Though the film has not been released in India, but still celebs have criticised the singer cum actor. Rumours were going on that he had been removed from Border 2. Looks like Diljit Dosanjh has put all speculation to rest. He shared a behind-the-scenes (BTS) video from the sets of Border 2, hinting that he's very much part of the much-anticipated war drama. Taking to his Instagram handl ...Read More >
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 becaus ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 18 (PTI) A three-storey chawl collapsed in the western suburb of Bandra here in the early hours of Friday, with at least 10 people feared trapped in the debris, civic officials said. As many as seven people have been rescued from the debris so far and admitted to the civic-run Bhabha Hospital, they said. According to preliminary information, chawl number 37 in the Bharat Nagar area of Bandra East collapsed around 5.56 am. Eight fire engines are at the spot along with teams from the Mumbai police and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's local ward machinery, an official from ...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, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid the ongoing verbal spat between Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over the Hindi language debate in Maharashtra, Union Minister and Republican Party of India (Athawale) president Ramdas Athawale on Saturday has called for restraint, urging all parties to maintain peace and avoid statements that could disrupt Mumbai's communal harmony. Responding to the exchange of inflammatory remarks, Athawale said, "Such statements against each other can spoil the atmosphere of Mumbai. We should maintain peace. It's not righ ...Read More >
Noted Kannada theatre artist and comedian Raju Talikote passed away at the age of 62 after suffering a heart attack at a private hospital in Manipal, Udupi district. Talikote, who was in Udupi for a film shoot, reportedly suffered the cardiac arrest on Sunday night and was admitted to the hospital, where he breathed his last the following evening. His last rites will be held on Tuesday at his native Chikka Sindagi in Sindagi taluk, Vijayapura district, according to sources close to the family. ...Read More >
Mumbai: Contrary to the previous reports that Diljit Dosanjh has been removed from "Border 2", it looks like the Punjabi actor and singer continues to remain a part of the sequel. Putting the rumor mills to rest, Diljit has shared a video from "Border 2" on his office Instagram handle. As he entered the location, he was welcomed with a loud cheer by the crowd. It seems like Diljit was shooting a song sequence from the forthcoming war drama. He even added the track "Sandese Aate Hai" from the original drama, "Border" in the background. Diljit has recently been facing a lot of backlash for wor ...Read More >