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Mumbai, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, and his son Abhishek Bachchan attended the funeral of the advertising legend Piyush Pandey in Mumbai on Saturday. His funeral was held on Saturday, October 25, at 11:00 am at Shivaji Park Crematorium in Mumbai. His family members, friends, and colleagues from across the creative and business worlds gathered to pay their last respects to the man who revolutionised the Indian advertising industry. Along with Big B actors like Manoj Pahwa and director Ashoke Pandit were also seen. Singer-actor Ila Arun, who is the sister of the late Piyush Pandey, met the celebrities with folded hands. Piyush passed away on Friday after suffering from pneumonia for several weeks. With a tenure of over 4 decades at Ogilvy & Mather, Piyush is considered the creative titan of Indian advertising. He is often hailed as the man who gave Indian ads their local soul and emotional pulse. He was born in Jaipur, and joined Ogilvy & Mather in 1982 and went on to become its Executive Chairman for India and Global Chief Creative Officer. His genius lay in turning everyday Indian life into storytelling gold, blending wit, warmth, and cultural nuance. Some of his most iconic campaigns have become part of India's collective memory. The 'Mile Sur Mera Tumhara' film (though conceptualized earlier, his influence on national integration ads continued through the 1990s), 'Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai' for Asian Paints, and Fevicol's legendary 'Fevicol ka Jod' series showcased his unmatched grasp of Indian idiom and humour. He also crafted memorable work for the Pulse Polio campaign, the world's second largest inoculation drive after India's Covid-19 vaccination programme. Big B had worked on the Pulse Polio campaign with Piyush Pandey. Pandey's storytelling celebrated optimism and authenticity, proving that emotional truth, not glamour, is the heart of great advertising. His campaigns didn't just sell products, they built memories.
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 >
NEW DELHI: Dilip Kumar, the 'Tragedy King' of Indian cinema, continues to be remembered for his unmatched contributions to Bollywood. Born on December 11, 1922, as Muhammad Yusuf Khan in Peshawar, Pakistan, he ruled the silver screen with his impeccable acting skills, emotional depth, and charisma. On the occasion of his birth anniversary, let's take a trip down memory lane to revisit some of the most iconic roles that made Dilip Kumar a cinematic legend, a man who left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. 1. 'Andaz' (1949) In 'Andaz', Dilip Kumar shared the screen with Nargis and Raj Kapoo ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major Regional Transport Office operation, 30 luxury cars, including Ferrari and Porsche, were seized for alleged tax evasion in Bengaluru. The seizure of luxury cars is done for non-payment of taxes by the owners, an RTO official said on Monday. The seized vehicles were registered in different states but illegally driven in Karnataka. This operation is expected to recover around Rs 3 crore in taxes. Luxury cars, including Maserati, Ferrari, Porsche, Range Rover, and BMW have been seized, the sources said. These top-end cars were registered in states ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 27 (ANI): A female student was allegedly gang-raped inside a law college in Kolkata's Kasba on Wednesday evening. The police have arrested all three accused within 24 hours. The three accused, named as Monojit Mishra (31), Zaib Ahmed (19), and Pramit Mukhopadhyay (20), were former students or staff members of the same law college. Also Read | Student Gang-Raped at South Kolkata Law College: Police Arrest 3 Youths for Sexually Assaulting Young Woman Inside Law College. According to the police, the accused named in the FIR will be produced before the A.C.J. ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 30 : Kareena Kapoor Khan has completed 25 years in the Hindi film industry and to celebrate the special moment, Bebo looked back at her journey by sharing old photos from her first film, 'Refugee.' Taking to Instagram on Monday, the 'Jab We Met' actress posted a video that included stills from her debut movie. The pictures included solo shots of her as well as scenes with her co-star Abhishek Bachchan. She also tagged the film's director J. P. Dutta, along with Abhishek, Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, and Anupam Kher. Along with the video, Bebo added a capt ...Read More >
Noida: Liquor revenue in the city jumped by 35% in the first quarter of 2025-26 compared to the same period last year. The city recorded Rs 625 crore in liquor revenue from April to June 2025, compared to Rs 462 crore during the same period in 2024-25.According to excise department data, the revenue in the first quarter of 2023-24 was Rs 430 crore, showing a 7% growth between 2023-24 and 2024-25 and a much larger jump this year.The sharp rise is attributed to the new liquor policy in the state, which made significant structural changes to the retail and licensing system.The month-wise revenue ...Read More >
Meet Venkata Datta, Hyderabad techie, who is set to marry badminton star PV Sindhu The KYC Bubble: How digital ID's could trigger a global collapse 5 reasons why Allu Arjun will become biggest pan-India star with Pushpa 2: The Rule This is world's weirdest hotel where guests stay to get insulted, pay Rs 20000 room rent, it is located in... Vikrant Massey breaks silence on his 'retirement' announcement, says his post was misread: 'I'm not...' After breakup with Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora does 'Nain Matakka' with another actor, netizens react Naga Chaitanya-Sobhita Dhulipala wedding: Allu ...Read More >
Mumbai: Amid ongoing rumors surrounding their relationship, Bollywood couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai recently made a public appearance together, putting to rest speculations about their divorce. The separation talks started when the couple was seen attending an event separately earlier this year. Adding to this, Aishwarya shared pictures from their daughter Aaradhya's birthday celebration without any Bachchan family members, including Abhishek. This fueled whispers about a possible rift. Amid all the rumors, a throwback video of the family dancing together has gone viral. The cli ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) A sea of 1000 cyclists and fitness enthusiasts created a lively atmosphere at the JLN Stadium here on Sunday morning in the 26th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle. Organised in collaboration with Indian Railways as special partners, the event saw the presence of Indian actress Madhurima Tuli, wrestler Anirudh Kumar, and mountaineer Narender Kumar, among the special guests. Madhurima, who has starred in the Bollywood movie 'Baby', was formally recognised as a Fit India Icon on the occasion by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. She has been a state- ...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 >
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) JSW Paints, part of USD 23 billion JSW Group, on Friday said it will acquire majority controlling stake in Akzo Nobel India Ltd (ANIL), the maker of Dulux paints, for Rs 8,986 crore. It will acquire 74.76 per cent stake from its Dutch promoters/holding entities -- namely Imperial Chemical Industries and Akzo Nobel Coatings International BV -- for a consideration of Rs 8,986 crore, according to a statement from the JSW Group firm. "JSW Paints today (Friday) entered into definitive agreements to acquire up to 74.76 per cent stake in Akzo Nobel India from Akzo Nobel NV a ...Read More >
Mumbai: Kareena Kapoor Khan Monday celebrated 25 years in the Hindi film industry, taking to social media to share heartfelt memories from her debut film Refugee. The actress took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, revisiting cherished moments from her debut film "Refugee." Taking to Instagram, Bebo posted a couple of her throwback photos from the movie and captioned it simply, "25 years and forever to go ..." The post featured a mix of solo pictures of Kareena and photos alongside her 'Refugee' co-star Abhishek Bachchan. The Udta Punjab actress also tagged director JP Dutta, Abhishek, Jackie ...Read More >
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Shehnaaz Gill, known for her social media presence, shared a video of herself dancing to a revamped version of 'Kajra Mohabbat Wala' on the sets of her upcoming film. She expressed her love for dancing and acting, calling reels her 'meal'. Actress and social media sensation Shehnaaz Gill shared a video of herself dancing on a revamped version of the classic "Kajra Mohabbat Wala" and declared that reel is her "meal". Shehnaaz Gill Shows Off Her Dance Moves to Badshah's 'Morni' Track, Says She's Never Too Busy for What She Loves (Watch Video). Shehnaaz took to her Instagram, where she was seen ...Read More >
Aishwarya Rai recently attended the Global Women’s Forum in Dubai, where her name appeared without the "Bachchan" surname, sparking social media buzz amid ongoing divorce rumors with Abhishek Bachchan. Speculations intensified after Aishwarya attended a wedding solo with daughter Aaradhya, while Abhishek was elsewhere with his family. Rumors also linked Abhishek to actress Nimrat Kaur. Breaking his silence, Amitabh Bachchan addressed these rumors through a blog post, urging readers not to believe unverified information marked by "question marks," emphasizing the harm of baseless speculation. T ...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 >
Srinagar, June 7: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Saturday, congratulated the University of Kashmir for getting an A++ grade in the NAAC inspection. The Lt Governor extended his heartiest congratulations to the Vice Chancellor, faculty, staff, and students of the University of Kashmir for attaining the prestigious A++ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), and securing an outstanding Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.68 on a seven-point scale. Calling it a proud moment for J&K UT, the Lt Governor said, "The A++ Grade places the Un ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan praised his son Abhishek Bachchan, who is completing 25 years in the film industry this month and said he is worthy of admiration. Abhishek made his debut in 2000, alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan in "Refugee". Directed by J P Dutta, the film featured him in the role of a nameless Indian Muslim, who helps illegal refugees cross the border between India and Pakistan in the Great Rann of Kutch. It released on June 30, 2000. Amitabh responded to a fan edit on X handle featuring glimpses of Abhishek's characters. The veteran actor wrote, "I ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 30 (UNI) Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor has reached a remarkable milestone, completing 25 years in the Indian film industry. Her debut in J.P. Dutta's 'Refugee' in 2000 marked the beginning of a journey that would redefine mainstream Bollywood femininity. Over the years, she has carved a unique niche for herself, effortlessly balancing critically acclaimed performances with mainstream box-office triumphs. To commemorate the silver jubilee of her cinematic career, Kareena shared a series of throwback photographs from 'Refugee' on Instagram, some capturing on-set moments with co-s ...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 >
Simar Kaur shares her experience recording Laal Pari for Housefull 5, guided by Honey Singh and Alfaaz. She highlights her vocals and the song's energy ahead of its June 6 release. Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) Singer Simar Kaur opened up about her experience working on the song 'Laal Pari' from the film 'Housefull 5.' She revealed how artists Honey Singh and Alfaaz played a significant role in helping her get into the perfect zone to bring the track to life with energy and emotion. Speaking about the ...Read More >
New Delhi: On this day in 2024, India defeated South Africa by 7 runs and lifted the T20 World Cup title at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. India posted a 177-run target for the Proteas in 20 overs after opting to bat first. Virat Kohli smashed 76 runs off 59 balls with the help of six boundaries and two maximums. Axar Patel also batted brilliantly and scored 47 runs off 31 balls, hitting four maximums and one boundary in his sensational knock. Chasing the target of 177 runs, Bumrah provided India their first breakthrough when he removed Reeza Hendricks in the second over of the run-chase, ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday debunked all allegations made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi about rigging and match-fixing in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections. In his articles titled 'Those Rejected by the People Deny the Mandate', published in the same three newspapers where Gandhi's write-ups appeared, CM Fadnavis advised the Congress MP to "accept defeat, introspect on where you went wrong, why your connect with the people is lacking, and what needs to be done." He taunted Gandhi, saying that the latter was preparing excuses for "defeats ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday warned educational institutions that cases would be booked against them if drugs were found in their premises. The CM announced that the state's Anti-Narcotics Bureau would henceforth be known as Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) and was tasked with curbing the menace of narcotics in the state. Speaking at an event marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025 at Shilpakala Vedika here, Reddy placed an onus on educational institutions to ensure their campuses were free of drugs. "It is the ...Read More >
Pune, January 27, 2022: In tune with their "Sportification of India" theme, Tata Motors, India's leading multinational automobile manufacturer will continue to proactively support the Tata Open Maharashtra tennis tournament, for the fourth consecutive year, from January 31 to February 6, 2022, at the Balewadi stadium here. This year, India's safest hatchbacks, Tata Altroz on its second anniversary, will be the lead car from Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles. The Tata Open Maharashtra, South Asia's only ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) tournament and the country's oldest sporting interna ...Read More >
Happy birthday, Shatrughan Sinha. The veteran actor turns 78. On the special occasion, the Bollywood legend got a special birthday wish from his daughter Sonakshi Sinha. The actress has shared a picture with her dad, which featured the duo twinning in black. Dressed in a half jacket, printed shirt and black pants, Shatrughan Sinha is seen hugging Sonakshi. She looks cool in a black shirt with denim jeans. The actress added a "Happy Birthday" sticker to the image with the text, "King Khamosh!!!" r ...Read More >
New Delhi: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan's viral cybercrime awareness caller tune, part of the Central Government's campaign to spread awareness about rising cases of cybercrime and fraud, has been discontinued as the campaign officially ends this Thursday. According to NDTV reports, the government has decided to withdraw the pre-recorded message -- which played each time a user made a phone call starting today. The megastar had lent his voice to the initiative aimed at educating the public about digital safety. The caller tune, which played before calls connected, featured Big B advising listen ...Read More >
Mumbai: Actress and model Shaifali Jariwala, who became an overnight sensation in the 2000s following her performance in the music video 'Kaanta Laga' and became a household name, died after suffering a cardiac arrest on the intervening night of June 27-28. According to reports, Shaifali was rushed to the hospital by her husband and three others, but by the time they arrived, she had already passed away. Media sources confirm that she was brought in dead and could not be revived. The sudden demise of the 42-year-old star has come as a shock to both the entertainment industry and her fans. ...Read More >
Chennai, July 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) If sources in the industry are to be believed, megastar Chiranjeevi's much-anticipated socio-fantasy entertainer 'Vishwambhara' will feature an unprecedented number of VFX shots, raising the bar for Indian cinema and promising an immersive cinematic experience like never before. Sources claim that the film, which is currently in its final stages of post-production, will be a visual extravaganza. Top-tier VFX studios from Tollywood, Bollywood, and Hollywood are powering the film's post-production work. Sources claim these teams are working with meticulous atte ...Read More >
Aaliyah Kashyap and Shane Gregoire's wedding celebrations kicked off with their Haldi ceremony on December 8. Aaliyah's close friend, Khushi Kapoor, shared her stunning yellow pre-draped saree look from the event, which cost ₹23,300. Anurag Kashyap's daughter Aaliyah Kashyap and her fiancé Shane Gregoire's wedding celebrations have begun. On December 8, the couple held their Haldi ceremony, which was attended by Aaliyah's close friends, including Khushi Kapoor and Vedang Raina. Scroll down to ...Read More >