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Mumbai, December 16: Actor Abhishek Bachchan has lauded his nephew Agastya Nanda for his portrayal of war hero Arun Khetarpal in the film "Ikkis." He praising his dedication in bringing the iconic role to life. Junior Bachchan called his dedication to portraying Arun Khetarpal "commendable." In his recent post, Abhishek highlighted the honour and responsibility of portraying a national hero like Arun Khetarpal and acknowledged Agastya's effort in giving the character the respect, valor, and dignity it deserves. Praising him as an immensely sincere actor, the 'Dasvi' actor called Agastya's dedication to the role "commendable." Taking to his X handle, Abhishek Bachchan reposted a video shared by the makers in honour of Arun Khetarpal on his death anniversary. Resharing the same, he wrote, "Agastya, this is a huge honour and responsibility!! A huge hero of our nation. I am sure you have given him the respect, valour and dignity he truly deserves. You are an immensely sincere actor and your dedication to portraying Arun ji is so commendable. May God and the audiences bless you.#KeepFightingTheGoodFight." 'Ikkis': Dharmendra and Agastya Nanda's War Drama Gets YRF Overseas Distribution for Christmas 2025. The clip features Agastya Nanda getting his makeup done to transform into Arun Khetarpal. Speaking about the war hero, he said, "When I first heard about Arun Khetarpal, I felt extremely grateful to have the opportunity to play such a great and famous character from the army." 'Ikkis': Agastya Nanda's Intriguing FIRST Look As Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal Out; Sriram Raghavan's War Drama To Release in December 2025 (View Post). November 16 marks the death anniversary of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal. He was an Indian Army officer and tank commander, celebrated as one of India's finest tank aces with 10 confirmed tank kills to his credit. He was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military honour, for his extraordinary bravery in the face of the enemy. Khetarpal was killed in action during the Battle of Basantar in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War. The upcoming action drama "Ikkis" directed by Sriram Raghavan and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, is inspired by the life of India's youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal.
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday carried out searches at 15 places in Mumbai and Kochi in connection with the Mithi River desilting scam that caused a wrongful loss of more than Rs 65 crore to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), official sources said. The massive crackdown is underway at the premises across Mumbai and Kochi linked to the accused and suspects as part of an ongoing probe into alleged financial irregularities. According to the sources, the searches are being carried out under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) at locat ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 29: The highly anticipated trailer for Tanvi The Great is set to drop on Monday, June 30, building excitement for the inspiring drama ahead of its theatrical release. Ahead of the trailer launch, veteran actor Anupam Kher shared a special video on Instagram showcasing the film's growing acclaim on the international stage. The montage features reactions from audiences at global film festivals, including legendary actor Robert De Niro watching the film at the New York Indian Film Festival. It also highlights moments from the film's world premiere at Cannes, al ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of the upcoming film, "Tanvi The Great" have released the trailer of the film. The trailer offers a glimpse into the world of "Tanvi The Great," introducing Tanvi -- a unique girl whose strength and determination set her apart. Set against a backdrop of love, loss, and resilience, the film stands as a powerful ode to the enduring spirit of hope and courage. Speaking about the film, National Award-winning actor Anupam Kher shared, "Everyone who watches Tanvi The Great will walk away a little kinder perhaps even changed. This film is my tribute to eve ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood star Varun Dhawan has heaped praise on actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who worked alongside him in the series "Citadel: Honey Bunny", and said that she is the "best co-star ever". Samantha took to Instagram, where she shared a sequence of pictures from the success party. The photographs featured the actress along with Varun, the creators Raj and DK and the entire crew of the show. "A beautiful evening spent with the loveliest people, my heart overflowing with gratitude. #CitadelHoneyBunny," she wrote as the caption. Varun took to the comment section and praised Samantha: "Th ...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 >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh remembered Captain Vikram Batra on his Balidan Diwas and called him a glorious example of bravery and sacrifice. He posted on his X account, "Remembering the supreme sacrifice made by Captain Vikram Batra on his Balidan Diwas. His unmatched bravery and sacrifice during the Kargil War remain a glorious example of courage in the service of the nation. My tributes to him on his 'Balidan Diwas'." Also Read | BRICS Summit 2025: PM Narendra Modi Calls BRICS Nations To Collectively Pursue Responsible Use of AI To Balance Innovation Wit ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Jul 7 (PTI) The Indian Army Monday paid its tribute to 1999 Kargil War hero Captain Vikram Batraat DAV College here. Captain Batra died in combat during Operation Vijay on July 7, 1999. He was posthumously honoured with Param Vir Chakra. An event began with an introduction of Captain Vikram Batra's valiant service as part of the 13 JAK Rifles. Captain Batra's father G L Batra and his twin, Vishal Batra, were presented with a memento and a letter of gratitude by the army. According to a statement, the event was part of a special outreach campaign to connect with the families of ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 17 (PTI) Prepping for an action movie is becoming increasingly more challenging with each passing year, month and day, says superstar Salman Khan, who terms his next feature one of the most "physically demanding" projects of his career. Salman, who will turn 60 in December this year, is pouring his heart and soul into "Battle of Galwan" directed by Apoorva Lakhia of "Shootout at Lokhandwala" fame. The much anticipated war drama is based on the 2020 Galwan Valley conflict between India and China. "It is physically demanding. Every year, every month, every day it gets more and mor ...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 >
New Delhi, Jul 7 (PTI) The Army on Monday paid rich tributes to Capt Vikram Batra, recalling his heroics during the 1999 Kargil war when he had displayed the "most conspicuous courage and valour" and made the supreme sacrifice for the nation. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also paid homage to Capt Batra on his death anniversary, and said his "unmatched bravery and sacrifice" during the Kargil war remains a glorious example of courage in service of the nation. Also Read | Bodoland Lottery Result Today, July 07, 2025: Assam State Lottery Sambad Monday Lucky Draw Results Declared, Check Winners ...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 >
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Bollywood actor Sharvari expressed gratitude to the makers of her film "Munjya", as it completed one year of its release on Saturday. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, the film also featured Abhay Verma and Mona Singh in the lead. It was released in theatres countrywide on June 7, 2024. The film went on to collect over ₹100 crore gross at the domestic box office and emerged as a hit. It followed the story of the eponymous mythical creature, which has its roots in Marathi folklore. The 27-year-old actor shared a post on her Instagram handle. "1 year ago, on this day our fi ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Jul 7 (PTI) The Indian Army Monday paid its tribute to 1999 Kargil War hero Captain Vikram Batraat DAV College here. Captain Batra died in combat during Operation Vijay on July 7, 1999. He was posthumously honoured with Param Vir Chakra. Also Read | Uttarakhand Government To Cover Signboards of 28 Liquor Shops on Kanwar Yatra Route in Haridwar With Curtains During the Auspicious Month of Shravan. An event began with an introduction of Captain Vikram Batra's valiant service as part of the 13 JAK Rifles. Captain Batra's father G L Batra and his twin, Vishal Batra, were presented ...Read More >
New Delhi, Neeraj Ghaywan's "Homebound", horror-comedy "Stree 2" and hit shows like "Black Warrant" and "Paatal Lok 2" are among the films and shows nominated for the 2025th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. IFFM, which celebrates the best of Indian cinema and streaming, on Monday unveiled its nominations list for the 2025 edition, which will take place between August 14 and August 24, in Melbourne, Australia. The IFFM Awards Night, during which the winners of the categories wil ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) The Indian Army has preserved a room once used by Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, a 1971 war hero and Param Vir Chakra awardee, at a military cantonment in Srinagar into a museum. In a post on X, the Army unveiled photos of the museum, 'PVC Abode', on Sekhon's 80th birth anniversary. Born in Ludhiana in Punjab, Sekhon laid down his life while fighting against six Pakistani Sabre jets that attacked Srinagar airfield in December during the Indo-Pak War of 1971. He ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...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 >
Mumbai: Saiyaara is finally here, and fans can't stop raving about it! Starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the romantic musical drama hit theatres on Friday, July 18, and early reactions suggest it's nothing short of a blockbuster in the making. Directed by Mohit Suri, the film is being hailed for its fresh chemistry, soulful music, and a new-age love story. With the buzz reaching sky-high levels, one question on everyone's mind is how much did YRF pay the lead stars for their debut? The film marks the grand launch of both Ahaan Panday, who comes from a film background, and Anee ...Read More >
Mumbai, May 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of the upcoming film "Param Sundari" on Thursday unveiled the first look of the film, touted as the "biggest love story" featuring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor Production banner Maddock Films took to Instagram, where they unveiled the first look, which introduces the dapper dude Sidharth Malhotra as "North's fire" Param and the stunning Janhvi Kapoor as "South's grace" Sundari. The first look is charged with romance, drama, emotions and beautiful visuals. The video was captioned: "Where North's fire meets South's grace, it calls for the bigge ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana, who was part of the all-party parliamentary delegation to Europe, said that during their recently conclued visit they successfully communicated India's development story and its resolute stand against terrorism, particularly emanating from Pakistan. Highlighting the delegation's key discussions during the tour, Khatana told ANI, 'We discussed how we dismantled the terrorism factory in Pakistan by responding... We also talked about tourism infrastructure, G20 Summit, and projects like the six-lane roads, bridges, solar initiatives, our ...Read More >
ISLAMABAD: Indian Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Rahul R Singh Friday claimed China used the four-day Pakistan-India conflict in May like a "live lab" to test various weapon systems and was providing all possible support to Islamabad in line with its ancient military strategy of killing the adversary with a "borrowed knife". The senior Indian military officer claimed while Pakistan was the "front face", with China extending all possible support to its all-weather ally, Turkiye was also playing a major role by supplying military hardware to Islamabad, adding that India was actually dealing w ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan has praised son Abhishek Bachchan for his heartfelt performance in the drama film Kaalidhar Laapata, which premiered on ZEE5 on Friday. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Amitabh expressed his joy over the overwhelming audience response to both the film and Abhishek's portrayal. "With the mountains of praise coming for Abhishek and the film Kaalidhar Laapata, mountains of pride fill my heart and mind for my SON," he wrote. ...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 >
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 >
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) The Indian Army has preserved a room once used by Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, a 1971 war hero and Param Vir Chakra awardee, at a military cantonment in Srinagar into a museum. In a post on X, the Army unveiled photos of the museum, 'PVC Abode', on Sekhon's 80th birth anniversary. Also Read | Maharashtra Govt Allows State Employees To Reach Office 30 Minutes Late To Ease Rush in Mumbai Local Trains, Private Sector Adjustments Also on Table As Overcrowding Sparks Safety Alarms. Born in Ludhiana in Punjab, Sekhon laid down his life while fighting against six ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) The Indian Army has preserved a room once used by Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, a 1971 war hero and Param Vir Chakra awardee, at a military cantonment in Srinagar into a museum. In a post on X, the Army unveiled photos of the museum, 'PVC Abode', on Sekhon's 80th birth anniversary. Born in Ludhiana in Punjab, Sekhon laid down his life while fighting against six Pakistani Sabre jets that attacked Srinagar airfield in December during the Indo-Pak War of 1971. He was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously for his heroics and service to the nation. "Today, ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 17: On the occasion of the 80th birth anniversary of Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, Param Vir Chakra (PVC), Posthumous)), Indian Army pays a solemn tribute to his indomitable spirit by preserving his room at Badami Bagh Cantonment, Srinagar, as 'PVC Abode' - a museum dedicated to his legacy. Flying Officer Sekhon laid down his life while valiantly defending the Srinagar Airfield during the 1971 War, becoming the only Indian Air Force officer to be awarded the "Param Vir Chakra". 'PVC Abode' immortalises his heroism and continues to inspire generations of Indians with ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actors Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's latest comedy drama film "Bhool Chuk Maaf" is finally premiering digitally from June 6 on Prime Video. "What drew me to Bhool Chuk Maaf was the delightfully unpredictable nature of Ranjan's journey," said Rajkummar. He added: "He is a simple man with big dreams, whose life turns completely upside down because of one forgotten promise -- leading to the most entertaining chaos. My character is uniquely layered, making it both challenging and rewarding to portray." The film also features Dhanashree Verma, Sanjay Mishra, an ...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 >
Mumbai, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has commenced his work on the new season of quiz-based reality show "Kaun Banega Crorepati". The star took to his blog, where he shared a string of pictures from the rehearsals and wrote: "Shuru kardiya kaam." He shared that the prep has begun and is happy to be with people and their desires to improve life. "And the prep begins the beguine .. to be back to the people .. to be with them in their desires to improve life and livings .. the opportunity that changes lives .. in an hour..my love and regard (sic)." "Kaun Banega Crorepati" ...Read More >