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New Delhi: Japanese-British breakdancer Hokuto Konishi, popularly known as Hok or Falcon, has revealed that he is working on the upcoming film starring Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone, directed by Atlee. Sharing photos and videos from the film set in India, Hok expressed his enthusiasm about his first foray into the Indian film industry. Hok took to social media to update his followers, saying, "Well now that the cat is out of the bag, I wanted to do a life update post for my past month working in the India film industry." He added that although he cannot reveal many details about the project yet, it involves "a lot of hours and hard work" and promises to be "quite insanely massive." Also Read | Bomb Threat At Actor-Politician Vijay's Residence Hours After Karur Rally Stampede Reflecting on his experience, Hok wrote, "Here's to diving head first into how different cultures run things & to more crazy problem solving adventures that has yet to come." Born in Tokyo but raised in Oxford, England, Hokuto Konishi is a renowned breakdancer, choreographer, and television personality. He gained international recognition as a finalist on Season 3 of the TV dance show So You Think You Can Dance, where his performance, choreographed by Wade Robson, won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography in 2008. Also Read | Rajvir Jawanda Accident: Diljit Dosanjh Pauses Hong Kong Concert To Pray For Singer's Recovery - WATCH Hok has also choreographed major music videos, including LMFAO's hits Party Rock Anthem and Champagne Showers. His work with the American hip-hop dance crew Quest Crew further cemented his reputation in the dance world, making his move into Indian cinema an exciting new chapter.
Hyderabad, Dec 5 (UNI) A 35-year-old woman died, and her nine-year-old son was critically injured in a stampede that occurred outside a theatre at RTC 'X' Roads during the premiere show of the Allu Arjun-starrer "Pushpa-2: The Rule" in the city on Wednesday night. The incident took place between 10:30 PM and 11:00 PM at the Sandhya 70 mm theatre when Allu Arjun, along with his film crew, arrived in the theatre to watch the show, police said here on Thursday. Directed by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers in association with Sukumar Writings, the movie was released worldwide on Thurs ...Read More >
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 >
Hyderabad: A tense situation unfolded at the Jalpally residence of veteran Telugu actor Mohan Babu on Tuesday when his younger son, Manchu Manoj, attempted to enter the property. The incident escalated as journalists covering the event were also reportedly assaulted. Also Read: Unique Fashion of Allu Arjun in Pushpa 2: Check out special Pochampally designs According to reports, the conflict arose when Manchu Manoj was stopped by security personnel at the house's entrance. Viral videos from the scene show Mohan Babu hitting a journalist with a microphone, resulting in injuries to the reporter ...Read More >
Ed Sheeran, Shah Rukh Khan, and Arijit Singh unite for a song?: Fans worldwide have been enthralled by British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's recent trip to India, particularly because of his encounters with Bollywood's Shah Rukh Khan and Arijit Singh. Sheeran posted some sweet moments of friendship on Instagram, including Shah Rukh Khan jokingly repeating the hook of Sheeran's upcoming song "Sapphire," and a calm coffee conversation with Arijit Singh on a barge. Sheeran immersed himself in Indi ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Another FIR has been registered against RCB, event management firm DNA Entertainment Private Limited and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) over the stampede near Chinnaswamy stadium that claimed the lives of 11, police said on Friday. The FIR was registered at Cubbon Park police station under section 125 (a) (act endangering life and personal safety of others) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, based on a complaint by victim Rohan Gomes on June 5, they said. RCB, DNA entertainment private limited and KSCA administration have been named as accused in the case, police said. C ...Read More >
Video: Kerala Man's 'Gangamma Thalli' Get-Up Goes Viral On The Internet | Vlogger Mukesh Mohan Pushpa 2 was released on December 5 and several fans rushed to the theatres to watch the much-awaited sequel film. While visuals from several areas in India showed excitement and energy among people when the movie hit the big screen, something quite amusing was reported from a cinema hall in Thrissur, Kerala. A topless man covered with body paint was seen raising the Pushpa fervour. He recreated the looks of Allu Arjun as seen in the majestic dance performance to the song 'Kaali Mahaa Kaali'. The K ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Rashmika Mandanna reclaimed her long-standing connection with nature this World Environment Day. Rashmika dropped a cute picture of herself as a child in a garden with the words, "Me & the nature go way back!" "Some things never change ..#EnvironmentDay," Rashmika further wrote. World Environment Day was established back in 1972 during the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment. The theme for this year is - "Putting an End to Plastic Pollution." Last week, Rashmika shared her mantra to face difficult times through a social media post. O ...Read More >
Bigg Boss 18: Shilpa Shirodkar is termed 'biggest backstabber' after Vivian Dsena... Deepak Kalal fights with passenger in flight? Know the truth behind viral video Delhi court fixes Nov 28 for hearing former CM Arvind Kejriwal's plea over sanction copy in... Where will the Champions Trophy 2025 be played? ICC to take final call on THIS date Amid divorce rumours with Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan recalls telling Amitabh Bachchan he made 'big mistake' by... Deepinder Goyal's Zomato opens Rs 8500 crore QIP share sale, sets floor price at Rs... Delhi Capitals co-owner pens emotional fare ...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 >
HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad police on Wednesday issued a warning against social media accounts posting false or misleading videos and photos contradicting official statements about the Sandhya Theatre stampede. On December 22, the police released a 9-minute, 57-second video outlining the timeline of events at Sandhya Theatre before actor Allu Arjun arrived and left the premises. However, certain social media posts alleged that 39-year-old M Revathi had died before the actor arrived at the venue. In response, the police stated they would take strict action against individuals spreading false inf ...Read More >
Mumbai: Muzammil Ibrahim is an Indian model and actor. He became famous after winning the Gladrags Manhunt India contest in 2003 when he was just 17. After that, he did many fashion shows and appeared in music videos like Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai and Pardesiya. He started acting in films like Dhokha (2007) and Will You Marry Me?. He was also seen in the web series Special Ops. But here's something surprising -- he once dated Deepika Padukone, who is now one of the biggest actresses in India! In a new interview with Siddharth Kannan, Muzammil said "We were in a relationship for two years." This w ...Read More >
The police also arrested Kiran Kumar (Senior Event Manager) and Sunil Mathew (Vice President - Business Affairs), who were working for DNA Entertainment Network, the event management company in charge of the victory celebrations. Sosale has been RCB's marketing and revenue head for over two years now. The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru became the epicenter of a tragic event on June 4, 2025, when a stampede during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL victory celebrations resulted in the deaths of 11 people. The incident, which was meant to be a joyous occasion marking RCB's first-eve ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 7 (ANI): Kashmiri debutant musical artistes Faheem Abdullah and Arslan Nizami expressed excitement about working in Mohit Suri's directorial 'Saiyaara'. Saiyaara title track features the launch of two exciting musical artists from Kashmir. Also Read | Netflix, Balaji Telefilms Join Hands for Creative Collaboration, Announces Ekta Kapoor. Speaking to ANI, Faheem said, "I think ye hum dono ki life long manifestations thi jisko lekar hum aaj yahan par hai i am so grateful to sir(Mohit Suri) for believing in us i don't think hum pe itn apressure pada..bahut at ...Read More >
IMAGE: Vikrant Massey in The Sabarmati Express. At 46, Quentin Tarantino said he would quit Hollywood at the age of 60 after he directs his 10th movie, reasoning he wouldn't want to linger on past his prime. He's 61 now and still deciding on the script of his much-hyped grand finale. Academy-award winner Daniel Day Lewis announced he would hang his boots in 2017 only to make an exception, seven years later for son Ronan's direction, Anemone. Back home, Vikrant Massey is grabbing headlines by his sudden decision to retire from films. 'Coming 2025, we would meet each other for one last time ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The iconic veteran singer Asha Bhosle and the maestro of melody, Sonu Nigam, are uniting for their first and final live performance at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on December 29, 2024. This extraordinary live concert will bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025, celebrating decades of timeless music and unforgettable memories. A once-in-a-lifetime collaboration for UAE music enthusiasts, the event promises an unforgettable night. Organized by Asia's leading live entertainment company PME Entertainment and presented by BNW Developments & Burj Mayfair Real Estate this high-profile intern ...Read More >
Bengaluru Stampede: RCB lifted the IPL 2025 trophy on 4th June, a historic win in 18 years since the inception of the game format. The celebration that followed was indeed magnificent, but was dulled by the death of 11 people in the stampede. Many are trying to pinpoint the causes of the crowd mismanagement but the time line suggests it was the mere excitement of the fans and confusions and misinformation about the victory celebration that broke into a chaos. The Bengaluru traffic police announced that there will be a victory parade and the celebrations will be restricted to the stadium only ...Read More >
Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) President Raghu Ram Bhat and a few other office bearers moved the Karnataka High Court on Friday seeking to quash the FIR filed against them in the Chinnaswamy stadium stampede case. Police on Thursday registered an FIR against RCB, event management firm DNA entertainment private limited, and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). Karnataka Chief Minister Siddarmaiah too on Thursday had instructed the state DGP and IGP to immediately arrest the re ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Thursday took strong action against the police officers allegedly responsible for the Bengaluru stampede, suspending several high-ranking officials, including the city's police commissioner. Addressing a press conference, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also announced a one-man commission to probe the lapses that triggered the deadly stampede. "Cubbon Park Police Station police inspector, station house master, station house officer, ACP, Central Division DCP, cricket stadium in-charge, additional commissioner of police, commissioner of police have been susp ...Read More >
Imphal, June 7 (UNI) Three militants were nabbed in separate incidents during the last 24 hours in Manipur, police said on Saturday. Manipur Police arrested a militant from Moidangpok Awang Leikai from Khumbong Bazar under Imphal West District, they said. Security forces arrested a militant from the Elangkhanpokpi Mayai Leikai area under Kakching district. Security forces apprehended a militant from Wangoo Samushang in Bishnupur district and elected members from Kumbi area. In an operation, one M16 rifle, one bolt-action rifle, three pull-mechanism rifles, three improvised mortars, and fiv ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 7 (UNI) Bollywood luminary Deepika Padukone is set to share screen space with South Indian superstar Allu Arjun in an upcoming high-octane pan-India film backed by acclaimed filmmaker Atlee and Kalanithi Maran's company Sun Pictures. The announcement teaser offers a tantalising glimpse into the epic scale of the film, portraying Padukone in a compelling exchange with Atlee before donning resplendent warrior regalia and stepping onto an elaborate set, exuding poise, power and readiness for battle. Tentatively titled Project AA22x A6, the film unites four formidable forces in Indi ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone has officially signed on for director Atlee's upcoming film AA22xA6, starring Telugu superstar Allu Arjun in the lead role. The announcement was made on Saturday, June 7, 2025, when the makers of the film released a video on their X (formerly Twitter) handle. This magnum opus is the first collaboration between Deepika Padukone and Allu Arjun, two of Indian cinema's biggest stars. The film also sees Deepika reuniting with director Atlee after their collaboration on the 2023 hit film Jawan, starring Shah Rukh Khan. Sharing the announcement video, the ...Read More >
Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and the entire Pushpa 2: The Rule team are in full swing preparing for the film's highly anticipated release on December 5. Fans have even more reason to celebrate as it has been officially confirmed that the Pushpa franchise will expand with a third installment. In a photo shared by Manobala Vijayabalan, sound designer Resul Pookutty and the crew are seen standing before a screen displaying the title of the next chapter: Pushpa 3: The Rampage. In a picture shared by Manobala Vijayabalan, we could see sound designer Resul Pookutty and the rest of the crew stand ...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 >
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 >
The woman explained how hurtful the remarks were and why she addressed the issue publicly. She revealed that the incident made her question the friendship and led her to share her story online. A video of a woman confronting her friends for making comments about her dress has gone viral. The woman, Muskan Madaan, shared her experience from Diljit Dosanjh's recent concert in Bengaluru. In her video, she claimed that her friends talked negatively about her "short dress" behind her back. The video ...Read More >
Mumbai: Deepika Padukone, who embraced motherhood in 2024, shared an emotional and empowering post dedicated to all the mothers who welcomed their little ones last year. The Singham Again actress, who became a mom to daughter Dua Padukone Singh on September 8, 2024, with husband Ranveer Singh by her side, took a moment to celebrate the incredible journey of motherhood. In her heartfelt Instagram story, Deepika wrote, "Mums who gave birth in 2024... Remember this... When you see everyone's highlight reel at the end of the year, remember your body grew and birthed a whole human this year! Nothi ...Read More >
Chennai, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of Telugu Star Allu Arjun's upcoming film with director Atlee, being tentatively referred to as AA22 X A6, on Saturday welcomed actress Deepika Padukone onboard the film's unit. Taking to its X timeline, Sun Pictures, the production house producing the film, wrote, "The Queen marches to conquer! Welcome onboard @deepikapadukone #TheFacesOfAA22xA6. #AA22xA6 - A Magnum Opus from Sun Pictures. @alluarjun @Atlee_dir #SunPictures #AA22 #A6" The production house shared a video of Atlee meeting Deepika Padukone and narrating the script to her. The clip al ...Read More >
The viral moment highlighted Dhoni's lighter side beyond cricket Former India captain MS Dhoni delighted fans with a rare and heartwarming moment as a video of him performing a traditional Pahaadi Garhwali dance with his wife Sakshi in Rishikesh went viral on social media. The clip captured the legendary cricketer energetically participating in the dance, sharing a joyful moment with his family. Set against what appeared to be the backdrop of their hotel premises, the video radiated warmth and light-hearted fun. The sight of Dhoni, often dubbed "Captain Cool" for his calm and composed nature ...Read More >
Mumbai, May 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez took to social media to share a glimpse of the serenity she experienced amid the magical ambiance of Cannes 2023. On Monday, the 'Kick' actress shared a few stunning photos, beautifully capturing her tranquil moments and showcasing the peaceful side of the prestigious festival. In the images, she is seen striking poses against the breathtaking backdrop of a beautiful sea landscape, wearing an elegant backless gown. Sharing the post, Jacqueline wrote, "Serenity in the magic air of Cannes @redseafilm 'Women in Cinema." Jacq ...Read More >
Experts cite a series of errors - rushed government decisions, conflicting messaging, poor planning, fatigued police force, crowd mismanagement, and delayed responses - that ended up being a recipe for disaster. Bengaluru erupted in celebrations after RCB ended its 18-year IPL drought by defeating Punjab Kings on Tuesday night. Hours later, tragedy struck outside Chinnaswamy Stadium, where a stampede claimed 11 lives and injured around 50 during the team's homecoming frenzy. Experts cite a seri ...Read More >