Mumbai: Actor-filmmaker Manoj Kumar, who came be known as ‘Bharat Kumar’ for his series of popular patriotic films such as “Shaheed”, “Upkar,” and “Purab Aur Paschim”, died in a Mumbai hospital in the early hours of Friday. He was 87. The industry veteran had been ailing for a while and died of age-related issues around…
Jerusalem: In a first-of-its-kind gesture extended to welcome an incoming foreign diplomat, the Israeli Foreign Ministry on Tuesday evening screened the world premiere of The Diplomat, a film starring John Abraham, which is based on a real crisis that India’s new envoy, JP Singh, was involved in solving. Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gideon Sa’ar, met Singh,…
New Delhi: “Sikandar”, starring Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead, has crossed Rs 50 crore at the worldwide box office on its opening day, according to the makers. Directed by A R Murugadoss, the film is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under his banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and released in theatres on March 30….
Mumbai: Popular singer Sonu Nigam was allegedly manhandled by the members of Shiv Sena (UBT) during a performance in the Chembur area in Mumbai. According to media reports, Nigam was performing when the son of a local MLA, reportedly associated with Shiv Sena (UBT) misbehaved with the ‘Abhi mujhme kahin’ singer’s manager. The alleged person…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met renowned composer Ilaiyaraaja, who is also a Rajya Sabha MP, and said he made history by presenting his first-ever Western classical symphony, Valiant, in London a few days ago. Modi said in a post on X, “Delighted to meet Rajya Sabha MP Thiru Ilaiyaraaja ji, a…
Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan on Sunday said he doesn’t regret opting out of hit films like “Darr”, “Bajranji Bhaijaan”, and “Lage Raho Munna Bhai”, which eventually went on to become massive money spinners at the box office. The popular actor was speaking at the press conference of PVR-INOX’s “Aamir Khan: Cinema Ka Jadugar”, a…
Jaipur: “It’s nothing new, we keep running into each other here and there,” says Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor after he shared the stage with Kareena Kapoor Khan at an event here. On the green carpet of the IIFA Digital Awards on Saturday night, Shahid was quizzed about posing for the shutterbugs with Kareena, his former…
New Delhi: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Wednesday backed a post on social media stating that his son, actor Abhishek Bachchan “unnecessarily became the victim of nepotism negativity”. A Bollywood news portal on the microblogging site X posted a video of Abhishek posing for the shutterbugs at a promotional event. “Abhishek Bachchan unnecessarily became the victim…
Bhubaneshwar: Veteran Odia actor Uttam Mohanty died on Thursday night while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Delhi, his family said. He was 66. Mohanty had been suffering from acute liver ailments and was airlifted to Delhi from Bhubaneswar on February 8. He is survived by his renowned actor wife Aparajita Mohanty and son,…
Panaji: The Goa government has announced that the Hindi movie “Chhaava”, based on the life of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Sambhaji, will be tax-free in the state. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced on Wednesday evening in a post on X. The sacrifice of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj is an inspiration for people, he said. “It gives…
