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Veteran Actor and Producer Dheeraj Kumar Passes Away at 79

Veteran Actor and Producer Dheeraj Kumar Passes Away at 79

Mumbai, July 15, 2025 — Renowned actor, producer, and television pioneer Dheeraj Kumar passed away on Tuesday at the age of 79 due to complications from acute pneumonia. He was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai over the weekend, where he was placed under intensive care and ventilator support. Kumar’s family confirmed his passing in an official statement, noting that he died peacefully around noon, surrounded by loved ones. “He was always laughing, always giving, and always present—for his family, friends, and the industry at large. A true gentleman, he was a father figure, friend, and guide to…
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Prabhas and Prashanth Neel Attend Screening of Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ in Hyderabad

Prabhas and Prashanth Neel Attend Screening of Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, July 15, 2025 — In a rare public appearance, Telugu superstar Prabhas and acclaimed director Prashanth Neel were spotted attending a screening of Brad Pitt’s latest Hollywood release, F1, at Prasads IMAX Multiplex in Hyderabad. The duo, known for their collaboration on the blockbuster Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, drew significant attention from fans and media alike. According to eyewitness accounts and viral fan-shared images, Prabhas and Neel arrived at the theatre on Monday evening and were seen enjoying the high-octane sports drama. The film, directed by Top Gun: Maverick filmmaker Joseph Kosinski, stars Brad Pitt as a retired…
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হলিউড ওয়াক অফ ফেমে তারকা প্রাপ্ত প্রথম ভারতীয় অভিনেত্রী হিসেবে ইতিহাস গড়লেন দীপিকা

হলিউড ওয়াক অফ ফেমে তারকা প্রাপ্ত প্রথম ভারতীয় অভিনেত্রী হিসেবে ইতিহাস গড়লেন দীপিকা

২০২৬ সালের হলিউড ওয়াক অফ ফেম ক্লাসের জন্য ৩৫ জন সম্মানিত ব্যক্তির মধ্যে অভিনেত্রী দীপিকা পাড়ুকোনের নাম ঘোষণা করা হয়েছে, যার ফলে তিনি এই স্বীকৃতি লাভকারী প্রথম ভারতীয় অভিনেত্রী। হলিউড চেম্বার অফ কমার্স একটি লাইভস্ট্রিম ইভেন্টের সময় তালিকাটি ঘোষণা করে, তাকে মোশন পিকচার্স বিভাগে স্থান দেয়। এই বিভাগে সহযোগী সম্মানিতদের মধ্যে রয়েছেন এমিলি ব্লান্ট, রামি মালেক, র‍্যাচেল ম্যাকঅ্যাডামস, টিমোথি চালামেট এবং স্ট্যানলি টুচি। চেম্বারে জমা দেওয়া শত শত মনোনয়ন থেকে চূড়ান্ত তালিকাটি নির্বাচন করা হয়েছিল। নির্বাচন প্যানেল ২০ জুন বৈঠক করে এবং পরিচালনা পর্ষদ চূড়ান্ত নামগুলি অনুমোদন করে। নির্বাচন কমিটির চেয়ারম্যান পিটার রথ বলেন, "এই প্রতিভাবান ব্যক্তিরা বিনোদন জগতে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ…
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Farah Khan says Bollywood celebrated when her film Tees Maar Khan failed: ‘People said Abhi Aayi Na Line Par’

Farah Khan says Bollywood celebrated when her film Tees Maar Khan failed: ‘People said Abhi Aayi Na Line Par’

In a new vlog, director Farah Khan and producer Jacky Bhagnani open up about the box office failure of their films Tees Maar Khan and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan respectively. Farah Khan and her chef Dilip are back with another vlog – this time, they were invited by producer Jackky Bhagnani and his wife, actress Rakul Preet Singh to their plush home. In the video, the director opened up about the failure of his 2010 film Tees Maar Khan and how the industry celebrated it. On the other hand, the producer revealed that his father Vashu Bhagnani used to sell…
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Shruti Haasan says Justin Bieber’s “Baby” disappointed her: “I don’t like his music, not my kind of pop”

Shruti Haasan says Justin Bieber’s “Baby” disappointed her: “I don’t like his music, not my kind of pop”

Shruti Haasan says she is "not a fan" of Justin Bieber, calls mental health a global issue, and opens up about life choices, her father's advice and the reasons for avoiding "happy" pop like "Baby". Shruti Haasan recently appeared on Ranveer Allahbadia's podcast where she spoke about various aspects of her life, why she decided not to get married, her views on motherhood and more. She was also asked about her outlook on mental health, where the host mentioned pop star Justin Bieber, who released his seventh studio album "Swag" on the same day. Bieber has been in the news…
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Alphonse Puthren Makes Acting Debut as Gangster in Shane Nigam’s ‘Balti’ Teaser

Alphonse Puthren Makes Acting Debut as Gangster in Shane Nigam’s ‘Balti’ Teaser

Chennai, July 14 — In a dramatic shift from his directorial legacy, filmmaker Alphonse Puthren has stepped into the spotlight as an actor, portraying a ruthless gangster named Soda Babu in the teaser for Balti, Shane Nigam’s 25th film. The character reveal, released on Sunday, has taken social media by storm, showcasing Puthren in a gritty, salt-and-pepper look that marks a stark departure from his previous romantic and slice-of-life narratives. Directed by debutant Unni Sivalingam, Balti is a high-octane sports action drama set in the intense world of kabaddi. Shane Nigam stars as Udhayan, a kabaddi player whose journey is…
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Deepak Tijori Opens Up About Bollywood’s Comfort-Driven Groupism Culture

Deepak Tijori Opens Up About Bollywood’s Comfort-Driven Groupism Culture

Mumbai, July 14 — Actor-director Deepak Tijori has candidly addressed the long-standing issue of groupism in Bollywood, describing the industry’s functioning as a “you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours” system. In an exclusive interview with Filmfare, Tijori emphasized that this dynamic is rooted not in exclusion but in comfort and camaraderie, and has existed in the film fraternity for decades. Reflecting on his early career and friendships with stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Pooja Bhatt, Tijori explained that working within familiar circles was a natural extension of shared trust and ease. “We all work in a…
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R Madhavan Reflects on Rare Opportunities in Romance Genre with ‘Aap Jaisa Koi’

R Madhavan Reflects on Rare Opportunities in Romance Genre with ‘Aap Jaisa Koi’

Mumbai, July 14 — Actor R Madhavan has opened up about his return to the romance genre with Netflix’s latest release Aap Jaisa Koi, describing it as one of the few remaining chances to portray a love story that feels “honest and age-appropriate.” The film marks his comeback to romantic roles after nearly a decade, following iconic performances in Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, Alaipayuthey, and Tanu Weds Manu. In Aap Jaisa Koi, Madhavan plays Shrirenu Tripathi, a 42-year-old Sanskrit teacher from Jamshedpur who unexpectedly finds companionship with Madhu Bose, a confident French teacher in her 30s, portrayed by Fatima…
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Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh honoured composer AR Rahman with a tattoo

Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh honoured composer AR Rahman with a tattoo

Rapper and music producer Yo Yo Honey Singh got a tattoo in honor of the renowned composer A.R. Rahman as a sincere tribute. Honey posted a video of himself getting inked on Instagram, referring to Rahman as a "living legend" and expressing his admiration for the maestro's impact on Indian music. In the video, the 42-year-old rapper can be seen getting his name inked on his right shoulder blade while performing Rahman's well-known song Tu Hi Re. "This is for my love of the beautiful legend Mr. A.R. Rahman," he remarked. I cherish you, sir. It's for you. I'm grateful…
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জোয়ালা গুট্টার মেয়ের নাম রাখলেন আমির খান

জোয়ালা গুট্টার মেয়ের নাম রাখলেন আমির খান

তামিল অভিনেতা বিষ্ণু বিশাল এবং প্রাক্তন ব্যাডমিন্টন চ্যাম্পিয়ন জ্বালা গুট্টা তার পুত্র সন্তানের জন্মর খুশিতে একটি জমকালো নামকরণ অনুষ্ঠানের আয়োজন করছিল। বলিউড সুপারস্টার আমির খানও এই বিশেষ অনুষ্ঠানে প্রধান অতিথি হিসেবে উপস্থিত ছিলেন। আমির খান নিজেই এই নবজাতক শিশুর নামকরণ করেছেন। বিষ্ণু এবং জ্বালাও আমিরের প্রতি কৃতজ্ঞতা প্রকাশ করে বলেছেন যে এই দিনটি তাদের জন্য সর্বদা স্মরণীয় হয়ে থাকবে। বিষ্ণু এবং জ্বালা তাদের সোশ্যাল মিডিয়ায় কিছু সুন্দর ছবি শেয়ার করে প্রকাশ করেছেন যে 'আমির মেয়েটির নাম রেখেছেন।' তিনি বলেছেন যে আমির খান মেয়েটির জন্য 'মীরা' নামটি প্রস্তাব করেছিলেন এবং পরিবার আনন্দের সাথে তা গ্রহণ করেছে। এই ছবিতে আমিরকে তার মেয়েকে…
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