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Mumbai: Manoj Bajpayee, who shared a close bond with late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, recently opened up about their time working together and the advice he gave to Sushant, particularly about surviving in the competitive world of Bollywood. Speaking to Mid-Day, Manoj reflected on Sushant's untimely death in 2020, stating that no one truly knows what happened to him, but his loss was deeply personal. Manoj, who worked alongside Sushant in the film Sonchiriya, described him as a "moody guy," noting that many of his co-stars shared similar traits. However, he highlighted Sushant's brilliance, stating that the late actor was a voracious reader with an exceptional knowledge of quantum physics and spiritualism. He recalled that Sushant often engaged in deep, intellectual conversations, comparing concepts from quantum physics with spirituality. In his conversation, Manoj also shared his thoughts on the challenges of the film industry. He recalled advising Sushant to develop a thick skin to cope with the harsh realities of Bollywood. "As far as the industry is concerned, we used to have chats about the industry and its politics. I always told him to keep thick skin nahi toh yeh jaan maar dengi tumhari (or else they will suck the life out of you). I had thick skin because I have faced so many rejections. It was a part of my life but a lot of my friends didn't have that thick skin. They couldn't face rejections like I did." Manoj explained that he had developed this resilience over the years, having faced many rejections early in his career. He noted that while he learned to handle rejection, some of his friends, including Sushant, struggled with it. Manoj expressed the profound grief he felt after Sushant's passing, saying that the news hit him hard, leaving him in sorrow for three months. He mentioned that despite not being closely related, the loss felt deeply personal due to the bond they had formed during their time working together. Manoj also touched upon the ongoing mystery surrounding Sushant's death. Despite the widespread speculation and investigations, including the CBI's involvement, Manoj emphasised that nobody truly knows what led to his death, and he refrains from jumping to conclusions.
Keerthy Suresh's post comes shortly after several reports claimed the couple will marry on December 11 at a destination wedding in Goa On Wednesday, the actress took to her Instagram handle and shared her first-ever picture with Antony alongside a heartfelt note. Sharing the photo, the actress wrote in the caption, "15 years and counting It has always been..AntoNY x KEerthy ( Iykyk)." In the photo, taken during Diwali, Antony Thattil is seen holding up a firecracker, lighting it as he raised it high. Keerthy stood beside him, her hand resting on his shoulder, as both of them gazed at the sky ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood's Khiladi Akshay Kumar showcased his philosophical side as he shared a heartfelt message on the true essence of life. Taking to Instagram, the actor shared a thoughtful note where he emphasized the importance of cherishing small and joyful moments. Kumar also reminded fans that real wealth lies not in material possessions but in the stolen moments of happiness. Sharing his throwback image, the 'Kesari Chapter 2' actor wrote, "In life, we accumulate stolen moments of happiness. That's your real wealth."- A reminder to laugh loud, love deep, and cheris ...Read More >
Mumbai: Ranveer Singh is back and how! On his 40th birthday, the first look and teaser of his much-anticipated film Dhurandhar dropped, and it has already taken the internet by storm. Directed by Uri fame Aditya Dhar, this action-packed spy thriller promises a gripping ride -- with a few surprises along the way. Dhurandhar boasts an impressive cast: Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal -- all in never-seen-before avatars. The teaser, loaded with action, mystery, and powerful background music by Shashwat, has caught everyone's attention. Although the story ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 12: Jagadguru Shankaracharya Maharaj Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati responded on Saturday to the ongoing Marathi-Hindi language debate in Maharashtra, expressing support for the Marathi language and emphasising its importance. Speaking to IANS, he said: "Everyone should learn Marathi, and we are also making efforts in that direction. When we leave here, we will try to communicate in Marathi. Some brothers are very eager to teach Marathi, and if such people guide us, we will learn quickly. When the teacher is more enthusiastic than the student, the results are always better. We had ...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 >
Moradabad (UP), Aug 1 (PTI) The Moradabad district administration has cancelled the allotment of a government bungalow granted to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav. The Samajwadi Party (SP) has been asked to vacate the premises within 30 days. The bungalow, located in the posh Civil Lines area near the Police Training College (PTC II), was allotted to the SP patriarch 31 years ago. Spread across nearly 1,000 square meters on Nazul land, the property serves as the local SP office. District Magistrate Anuj Singh said the property is needed for housing officers and other ...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 >
MUMBAI: The much-anticipated 'Baaghi 4', produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, has just added a new star to its roster, with Punjabi sensation Sonam Bajwa joining the cast alongside Tiger Shroff. Set to go on floors soon in Mumbai, 'Baaghi 4' promises to deliver high-octane action sequences, with a storyline that combines intense thrills with romance. Sonam Bajwa will be playing the female lead opposite Tiger Shroff, marking her second collaboration with Sajid Nadiadwala after she makes her Bollywood debut in 'Housefull 5'. In an Instagram post, Tiger Shroff welcomed Sonam to the team, expressing h ...Read More >
Ludhiana, Jun 8 (PTI) Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring on Sunday asserted that his party will win the Ludhiana West assembly bypoll, scheduled to be held on june 19, with a "record margin". "Congress practically has no competition here", he claimed. Warring, who is also the Ludhiana MP, said that the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was badly mistaken that the Congress would allow it to abuse power and misuse the official machinery for the elections. "First of all, we will not let any misuse of the official machinery and second, in case any official is found to be misusing ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Former Indian cricket team captain Kapil Dev met Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy at his official residence in Delhi on Monday and offered support to the government in setting up Sports University in Telangana. Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn also met Revanth Reddy and expressed his interest to set up a world-class film studio in the state. Kapil Dev lauded the state government's initiatives for the development of sports under the leadership of the Chief Minister. A press issued by Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said Revanth Reddy briefed Kapil Dev about the government's plans to establi ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Noted Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn has come forward to establish a film studio with international standards in Telangana. The actor also expressed his willingness to be a campaigner of the media and film sectors under 'TelanganaRising'. During his meeting with the Chief Minister at the latter's official residence in Delhi on Monday, Devgn briefed the CM about his vision to develop the film studio with state-of-the-art facilities and appealed to the Chief Minister to provide required facilities to set up the studio which will be equipped with animation, VFX studio, AI and other facil ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana joins names such as Kamal Haasan, Ariana Grande, and Jeremy Strong at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this year. Ayushmann along with names such as Kamal Haasan Naomi Ackie, Gillian Anderson, Branford Marsalis, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Graham, Jodie Comer and Jason Momoa are among 534 individuals who were invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences on June 26. "We are thrilled to invite this esteemed class of artists, technologists, and professionals to join the Academy," said Ac ...Read More >
New Delhi: Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, currently riding high on the success of his latest film Sitaare Zameen Par, hosted a special screening of the movie at Rashtrapati Bhavan for President Droupadi Murmu. The event marked a significant moment in the film's journey, highlighting both its critical acclaim and social resonance. In a candid conversation with Filmfare, Khan delved into deeply personal territory, opening up about his family's battle with mental health, particularly his daughter Ira Khan's struggle with depression. "You feel far more for your children than you ever could for your ...Read More >
It's been 25 years since Refugee released. The film marked the debut of Abhishek Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor, two fresh faces who would go on to become big names in Bollywood. Looking back on those early days, Abhishek recently shared a fun memory from that time. He recalled how he and Kareena once had to be locked inside a projector room during a theatre visit because fans found out they were there. In an interview with SCREEN, Abhishek Bachchan said, "I have vivid memories! I was filming in Ma ...Read More >
New Delhi: Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan is in the headlines for the invitation to attend a Pakistani restaurant as a guest. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) sent him a letter, in which he was asked not to attend the event. Meanwhile, the actor's team has now shared an official response to the controversy. For the unversed, Kartik Aaryan's name was linked to attending an event which is going to be held on August 15 in Houston, USA. Reportedly, he was invited to attend the event as a guest. The letter sent to the actor by FWICE read, 'Kartik Aaryan, your joining this prog ...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 >
DHARMAPURI: For the third time in the past two months, a wild leopard wandered into a private farmland near Valaithottam village near Palacode and hunted chicken raised by a local farmer. Locals are increasingly distressed and urged the forest department to take steps to relocate the leopard. Over the past few months, there have been several reports of leopard sightings in forest areas near Palacode, particularly in Valaithottam village, near the forest's fringe. There have been two instances when the leopard attacked farmlands, taking away a domestic dog and a chicken. On Saturday, the leop ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai, on Wednesday, took to social media to celebrate lifelong friendship with filmmakers Rajkumar Hirani, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and David Dhawan. Taking to Instagram, Ghai posted a collage featuring himself alongside Hirani and Dhawan. In a heartfelt note, the 'Taal' director reflected on their shared journey in the film industry, highlighting their common bond as alumni of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). In his post, Subhash Ghai emphasized the value of foundational education, noting that while their formal traini ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 14 (ANI): Superstar Rajnikanth paid tribute to the veteran actress B Sarojadevi, who passed away at the age of 87. Taking to his official handle X, he wrote, "The great actress Saroja Devi, who won the hearts of millions of fans, is no longer with us. May her soul rest in peace. #SarojaDevi" Also Read | Model San Rechal Gandhi Dies by Suicide at 26 Amid Financial Struggles; Here's Everything To Know About the Former Miss Pondicherry. https://x.com/rajinikanth/status/1944638878973087994 Former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President YS Jagan also ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 14 (ANI): BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai on Monday expressed condolences on demise of legendary actress B Saroja Devi. Recalling her contributions to the Kannada film industry, Bommai said that she was a superstar in her heydays and was a great asset to the state and the film industry. She was a superstar in her heydays. She started her career in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi languages. She acted with all the superstars of those days... She has won Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan... She was very lively even in her last days. She was a great asset to Karnataka an ...Read More >
Scenes from 12th Fail and Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway New Delhi: The winners of the 71st National Film Awards have been announced, celebrating the best in cinema from 2023. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting revealed the winners on Friday at a press conference in New Delhi. The 71st National Film Awards recognise films certified by the censor board from January 1 to December 31, 2023. Rani Mukerji, who won her very first National Award for Best Actress for Mrs Chatterjee Vs. Norway sha ...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 >
Bengaluru: South Indian actress B Saroja Devi -- known as a doe-eyed beauty with a lasting screen presence in four languages - passed away in Bengaluru Monday. She was 87.Saroja Devi began her acting career at 17 with Kannada film 'Mahakavi Kalidasa' as a co-star of cinema pioneer Honnappa Bhagavathar in 1955. She quickly rose to fame with performances in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films, starring alongside legends Dr Rajkumar, MG Ramachandran, Gemini Ganesan, Sivaji Ganesan, NT Rama Rao, Dilip Kumar, Sunil Dutt and Shammi Kapoor. She earned the epithet, 'Chaturbhasha Taare' (a star of f ...Read More >
Manoj Bajpayee is depicted in the poster wearing a police uniform, encircled by his team, and wearing a satisfied expression that amply captures the success of apprehending a criminal. Manoj Bajpayee's much-awaited Netflix film Inspector Zende has been creating quite a buzz, and on Friday, the streaming giant unveiled the official poster of the film. Manoj Bajpayee is depicted in the poster wearing a police uniform, surrounded by his team, and wearing a satisfied expression that amply captures ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Vikrant Massey has revealed that despite his success, there are still people in the film industry who make him feel lesser. In a recent interaction with IANS, he also admitted that many don't like him as an actor but added that their doubts only fuel his determination to keep proving himself. When asked if any star kids ever made him feel less important during his struggling days, Massey clarified that it wasn't about star kids specifically, but about certain individuals in the industry who tried to make him feel small. The '12th Fail' actor s ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 17: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan took to social media to express his happiness over the warm support newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are receiving from the film industry. The actor shared his joy and wished the debutantes all the best for their journey ahead. Taking to his Instagram stories, the 'Sultan' actor shared a poster of "Saiyaara" featuring lead actors Ahaan and Aneet. Alongside it, Khan wrote, "It is so nice to see the love two debutants are getting from the industry and the country. So happy for them and thr parents who I have known since we were kids. @ahaanp ...Read More >
Veteran actor Achyut Potdar, famed for 3 Idiots, passed away at 91 in Thane. Despite entering films at 44, he built a remarkable career with over 125 films and 100 TV serials. Veteran actor Achyut Potdar, who was best known for his portrayal of a college professor in Rajkumar Hirani's popular film 3 Idiots, passed away at the age of 91. On Monday, the actor passed away in Thane. According to reports, he was recently admitted to the hospital for age-related complications, though the precise caus ...Read More >
Mumbai (Web Desk): Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon has candidly shared her experience navigating the film industry without a cinematic background, saying that outsiders often face more criticism, rejection, and hardship compared to those from film families. In a recent interview with entertainment portal Bollywood Hungama, the Mimi star said there are no shortcuts to success in Bollywood, and those coming from outside the industry must work significantly harder to make their mark. "In this industry, nothing comes easy. No one hands you anything on a plate. It's all about patience, persistence, ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 29 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK Chief MK Stalin on Friday held a video conference with senior party leaders and district-level functionaries to unveil the party's vision for the "Tamil Nadu Model" -- a campaign aimed at positioning the state as a national benchmark in governance, development, and cultural preservation. Prominent DMK leaders, including Durai Murugan, TR Baalu, EV Velu, MA Subramanian, Sekar Babu, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, NR Elango, and several MPs and MLAs participated in the meeting. Also Read | Bhopal's Aishbagh Railway Overbridg ...Read More >
The Karnataka government has capped movie ticket prices at Rs 200 across all theaters, including multiplexes, excluding taxes, through an amendment to the Karnataka Cinema (Control) Rules, 2014. This decision, finalized after reviewing stakeholder feedback, exempts premium multi-screen cinemas with 75 seats or less. The Karnataka government on Friday issued notification, amending the Karnataka Cinema (Control) Rules, 2014 and fix ticket price in all theatres in the state, including multiplexes, ...Read More >