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Urvashi Rautela once again proved why she's one of Bollywood's most striking fashion figures. The actress made a jaw-dropping appearance at a Diwali celebration, dazzling everyone in a red lehenga reportedly worth ₹16 lakh. The outfit, designed with intricate embroidery and rich detailing, radiated a perfect balance of luxury and tradition, commanding attention the moment she arrived. The lehenga's deep red tone symbolized festive opulence while keeping the classic charm of Indian couture aliv
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 >
Mumbai: Actress Urvashi Rautela's mother, Meera Rautela, has revealed shocking details about Vedika Shetty, Alia Bhatt's former assistant, who has been arrested for cheating her of Rs. 77 lakh. Rautela's mother also had a troubling experience with Vedika Shetty, who once served as Urvashi's personal assistant. In a shocking revelation, Meera shared how Vedika was allegedly involved in theft running into lakhs of rupees from the Rautela family. She had reported the incident to the police some time ago and has now spoken out about the disturbing details of her ordeal. "Vedika Shetty was employ ...Read More >
New Delhi: She is back in the game and how! We are talking about actress and former beauty queen Urvashi Rautela, who knows how to steal the spotlight even if its Wimbledon 2025. The newsmaker attended the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament 2025 finals in London recently and made heads turn with her fashion choices. Urvashi Rautela wore designer Ali Asaad's cutesy off-white corset flare dress with lace pattern all over it and a satin patch on her waist-line. She took to her Instagram and shared a series of photos and videos giving a close look at her outfit. In fact, she even wrote about meeting Pri ...Read More >
Mumbai: It's been 30 years since Bobby Deol first charmed fans with his debut film 'Barsaat' alongside Twinkle Khanna in 1995. Three decades later, the actor is still going strong, and he believes he's "just getting started." On Monday, Bobby took to his Instagram account to celebrate the special day by sharing a video that featured moments from his journey in Hindi cinema, from his early hits to his recent comeback. Along with the video, the actor also added a message thanking fans for their love. "30 years of many emotions on and off screen... all made worthwhile by your love. That fire st ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Bollywood actor Sonu Sood and former Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa for questioning in connection with its probe into an alleged illegal betting app, officials said on Tuesday. Uthappa has been summoned on September 22, while Singh has been called on September 23, and Sood on September 24. All three have been directed to appear at ED headquarters in New Delhi. ED is examining possible financial links and promotional activities associated with the platform named 1xBet, which has been under t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sept 30 (UNI) Actress Urvashi Rautela today joined the investigation in a money laundering case linked to the illegal banned betting app '1XBet'. Earlier, Bollywood actor Sonu Sood, former Indian Cricketer Yuvraj Singh and web series 'Gandi Baat' actress Anveshi Jain recorded their statements. According to ED sources, these celebrities were utilized in promotional campaigns for 1xBet, which significantly helped the illegal platform build a substantial user base in India despite its prohibition. The agency also issued a statement expressing concern about a new threat emerging from ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 1 (PTI) Malayalam cinema secured a fair share of honours at the 71st National Film Awards announced in Delhi on Friday. The awards for the year 2023 were announced by jury head and filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker. Veteran actors Vijayaraghavan and Urvashi were named Best Supporting Actor and Actress, respectively. Vijayaraghavan was recognised for his performance as an elderly man in 'Pookkaalam', directed by Ganesh Raj, while Urvashi earned the honour for her role in 'Ullozhukku'. Directed by debutant Christo Tomy, 'Ullozhukku' was adjudged Best Malayalam Film. Mohan ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued summons to former Trinamool Congress member of Parliament, Mimi Chakraborty, and Bollywood actress, Urvashi Rautela, asking them to appear before it on coming Monday and Tuesday, respectively, in connection with its larger money laundering probe against several illegal online betting platforms, which use multiple platforms for surrogate advertisements and collect funds from the users, officials said on Sunday. Chakraborty and Rautela, officials said, need to be questioned as they may have promoted the illegal betting apps. Earlier, the a ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for calling out the Delhi police for allegedly referring to Bengali as a Bangladeshi language, labelling it a "direct insult to the very language in which the National Anthem is composed." Stalin said such remarks were not "inadvertent errors" but a reflection of a regime that undermines India's linguistic diversity. "The Delhi Police, under the Union Home Ministry, has described Bengali as a 'Bangladeshi language.' This is a direct insult to the very language in which our National Anthem ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) sent summons to actresses Urvashi Rautela and Mimi Chakraborty in a case associated with 1xBet betting. Urvashi is likely to appear at the ED headquarters in Delhi on September 16. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Mimi, also an ex-Trinamool Congress MP, Mimi Chakraborty, was summoned by the ED to appear on 15 September in the same case. As per ED sources, "Both have been asked to appear at the ED office in the 1xBet app case." During the course of the investigation, even former cricketers Suresh Rain ...Read More >
Indian Actresses at Cannes 2025 Debut - Jo Sharma, Indian American actress, along with Bollywood stars Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor, Urvashi Rautela, Natasha made a striking appearance at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. All three actresses graced the red carpet debut, drawing attention with their elegant fashion choices and confident presence. Their appearance underscored the increasing global influence of Indian and South Asian talent in the entertainment industry. Jo Sharma's M4M Movie "Motive for Murder" Telugu film received standing ovation 'claps' from the international audiences at the Cann ...Read More >
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued summons to Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela and former TMC MP Mimi Chakrabarty as part of its probe into online betting platform 1xBet, which is being investigated for alleged money laundering. Urvashi is required to appear at the ED headquarters in Delhi on September 16 and Mimi on September 15. The probe, part of a wider crackdown on illegal betting platforms and their celebrity promoters, has already involved several high-profile names. Earlier t ...Read More >
Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan congratulated Malayali artists who won honours in the National Film Awards. The awards to Urvasi and Vijayaraghavan enriched Malayalam cinema, he said. However, he criticised the jury for choosing the controversial film 'The Kerala Story' for awards and said the awards were an insult to Kerala.Without mentioning the name of the movie, Vijayan said, "The jury has disrespected the esteemed tradition of Indian cinema, which stands for religious harmony and national up ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned former Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa for questioning in connection with its investigation into the alleged illegal online betting platform 1xBet, sources confirmed on Tuesday. Officials have directed Robin Uthappa, 39, to appear before the agency on September 22 to record his statement under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Uthappa, who retired from professional cricket in 2022, had previously featured in promotional content for 1xBet, which has been under ED scrutiny for suspected fina ...Read More >
The agency suspects that certain celebrities may have indirectly promoted or endorsed the app. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Actor Urvashi Rautela appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Delhi for questioning on 1xBet * The ED is investigating alleged money laundering linked to the banned betting app 1xBet * Former cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa, and actor Sonu Sood were also summoned by the ED Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Be ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Actor Urvashi Rautela appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at its headquarters in Delhi on Tuesday for questioning related to the ongoing investigation into the illegal betting app 1xBet. The ED is probing alleged money laundering and celebrity endorsements linked to the platform, which has come under scrutiny for violating India's gaming and financial laws. As part of the investigation, the ED had summoned former Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa, as well as Bollywood actor Sonu Sood, for questioning. Uthappa had been summon ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI): Hindi cinema dominated the 71st National Film Awards on Friday with superstar Shah Rukh Khan winning his career's first best actor award for "Jawan" alongside Vikrant Massey for "12th Fail", which was named the best feature film. The Awards, announced for the year 2023 by jury head and filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, recognised Bollywood star Rani Mukerji in the best actress category for "Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway". It is also her career's first National Film Award. "I'm overwhelmed to have won the National Award for my performance in 'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway'... For me ...Read More >
Chennai, August 1: Actor, music director and producer G V Prakash Kumar, who has won the National Award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for the Tamil, Telugu bilingual film Vaathi, has called the honour "a blessing for the second time". Taking to his X timeline soon after the 71st National Awards were announced, G V Prakash expressed his gratitude to the jury and the selection committee of the National Awards and the entire team of Vaathi. G V Prakash wrote, "A blessing for the second time. I'm truly overwhelmed and deeply grateful to receive the 71st National Film Award for Best Music Direc ...Read More >
New Delhi: Bollywood actor Urvashi Rautela is once again in the spotlight, and this time for mirroring global icon Priyanka Chopra's Instagram activity almost exactly, sparking a fresh round of online mockery and debate. A Reddit post quickly went viral, which showcased Urvashi Rautela shared four Instagram Stories nearly identical to Priyanka Chopra's earlier posts, including a tribute to primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall, Dussehra wishes, and a message honouring Mahatma Gandhi on Gandhi Jayanti. While Chopra's posts resonated with her long-standing advocacy for animal rights and global causes ...Read More >