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08 Aug

When Amitabh Bachchan opened up about playing Gabbar Singh in Ram Gopal Varma’s ‘Aag’: ‘Every creative artist has to…’

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As 'Sholay' completes 50 years next week, no one can question its enduring legacy. Over the past five decades, countless filmmakers have spoken about how the 1975 blockbuster has had a profound impact on their careers, often calling it a "true classic". But perhaps no one has paid such a direct tribute to the film as director Ram Gopal Varma. In 2007, Varma released a controversial remake of 'Sholay', 'Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag', which was heavily criticised. What made it even more special was that Amitabh Bachchan played the iconic villain Gabbar Singh in it, a character he always…

08 Aug

Locals alarmed as shots fired at Kap’s Cafe weeks after first attack

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On Thursday, August 7, 2025, comedian and actor Kapil Sharma's Kap's Cafe in Surrey, Canada, was the target of a second fire incident in as many months, which alarmed both locals and fans. According to Vancouver City News, the cafe, which is situated at 85 Avenue and Scott Road, was the scene of many gunshots early on Thursday, August 7, 2025. At around 4:40 a.m., Surrey Police Service (SPS) officers arrived on the scene. Despite the fact that employees were on the property when the incident occurred, no injuries were recorded. However, authorities have yet to determine the attack's motivation.…

08 Aug

Sana Opens Up About Embarrassing Moment During Fridge Interview with BTS’s J-Hope

Mithun RoyEntertainment

Seoul, August 8, 2025 — TWICE’s Sana recently shared a behind-the-scenes anecdote from her popular YouTube talk show, Sana’s Fridge Interview, involving BTS member J-Hope. The revelation came during the season finale of the show, where Sana reflected on her memorable interactions with various guests, including the much-loved episode featuring J-Hope. During the interview, a humorous incident occurred when J-Hope stood up while laughing and accidentally got his chair stuck to him, causing a ripple of laughter across the set. In the chaos, Sana herself fell off her chair in slow motion while laughing, locking eyes with J-Hope just before…

08 Aug

Fahadh Faasil’s Ranga in Aavesham: A Swaggering, Eccentric Gangster Wrapped in Solitude and Chaos

Mithun RoyEntertainment

On the occasion of Fahadh Faasil’s birthday, fans and critics revisited his electrifying performance as Ranga in the Malayalam action-comedy film Aavesham. Directed by Jithu Madhavan, the film presents Ranga as a loud, flamboyant gangster whose eccentricity masks a deep sense of loneliness and emotional complexity. A Character Beyond the SurfaceRanga, the underworld don from Bengaluru, is introduced in a blaze of neon chaos and rhythmic violence. Dressed in blinding white kurta-pyjamas, adorned with gold chains, and sporting aviators even at night, he exudes swagger. His voice shifts octaves mid-sentence, and his behavior is unpredictable—violent, vain, and often hilariously absurd.…

08 Aug

On National Handloom Day, Vidya Balan calls for assistance for Indian weavers

Banasree SarkarEntertainment

On National Handloom Day, actress Vidya Balan used social media to emphasize the value of conserving India's rich textile legacy. She encouraged people to assist Indian weavers by purchasing handloom goods, particularly pure silks bearing the genuine Silk Mark Label, in a poignant Instagram post. Balan urged people to continue supporting indigenous craftsmanship and to be proud of their cultural identity. The actress from "Dirty Picture," who is well-known for her intense passion for handloom silk sarees, posted a video of herself touring a factory that produces pure handloom silks. She is seen watching the weaving process intently in the…

08 Aug

নতুন টক শো উপস্থাপনা করবেন কাজল ও টুইঙ্কল খান্না

Arpita DebnathEntertainmentEntertainment

১৯৯০-এর দশকের বলিউড অভিনেত্রী কাজল এবং টুইঙ্কল খান্নাকে আমরা কখনও কোনও ছবিতে জুটি বাঁধতে দেখিনি। কিন্তু এখন, দুজনেই 'প্রাইম ভিডিও'-তে একটি টক শো-এর জন্য একসাথে আসছেন। 'টু মাচ উইথ কাজল অ্যান্ড টুইঙ্কল' শিরোনামে, এই অনুষ্ঠানটি সাহসী, উগ্র এবং স্পষ্টবাদী হওয়ার প্রতিশ্রুতি দেয়। "আমরা 'টু মাচ উইথ কাজল অ্যান্ড টুইঙ্কল' ঘোষণা করতে পেরে খুবই আনন্দিত - এটি একটি প্রথম ধরণের টক শো, যা ভারতীয় বিনোদন জগতের দুই তীক্ষ্ণ কণ্ঠস্বর দ্বারা উপস্থাপিত, যারা এই ধারাটি নতুন করে উদ্ভাবন করতে প্রস্তুত," বলেছেন 'প্রাইম ভিডিও, ইন্ডিয়া'-এর অরিজিনালস-এর পরিচালক এবং প্রধান নিখিল মাধোক। ‘বানীজয় এশিয়া’এবং ‘এন্ডেমল শাইন ইন্ডিয়া’-এর গ্রুপ চিফ ডেভেলপমেন্ট অফিসার মৃণালিনী জৈন বলেন,…

08 Aug

Celebrity Chef Harsh Dixit Reveals Deepika Padukone’s Spicy Ramen Preference and Alia Bhatt’s Culinary Nostalgia

Mithun RoyEntertainment

Mumbai, August 8, 2025 — In a recent interview, celebrity chef Harsh Dixit offered a glimpse into the culinary preferences of Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt, highlighting their distinct tastes and emotional connections with food. Known for his philosophy of “intentional food,” Dixit emphasized the importance of mindful eating and shared anecdotes from his experience serving India’s leading film personalities. Deepika Padukone, according to Dixit, prefers her ramen “ultra-hot, extra spicy.” Her dish was prepared using Shirataki noodles, often referred to as “Miracle Noodles” due to their low-calorie content. She was offered two broth options—Tori Paitan, a rich…

07 Aug

Radhika Apte says ‘insensitive’ Indian producer reacted coldly to pregnancy news and didn’t let her see a doctor: ‘Forced me to wear tight clothes’

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Radhika Apte has highlighted the stark difference in empathy as while an Indian producer reacted coldly to her pregnancy, an international filmmaker responded with warmth and support. Radhika Apte has opened up about her difficult pregnancy and how she struggled to accept her body and weight gain during and after pregnancy. While she was dealing with her challenges, the film industry did not make things easy for her. In a recent interaction, Radhika shared the stark difference in empathy and understanding between an Indian producer and an international filmmaker - while an Indian producer reacted 'coldly' to her pregnancy news,…

07 Aug

Explaining the reason for Shehnaaz Gill’s hospitalization, Karan Veer Mehra

Banasree SarkarEntertainment

The hospitalization of actor Shehnaaz Gill in Mumbai has fans worried. The actress is currently recovering from a food illness and is not feeling well, according to her friend and fellow actor Karan Veer Mehra, who paid her a visit at the hospital. Shehnaaz was admitted to the hospital because of food poisoning, Karan disclosed. On August 4, he went to see her in the hospital. She isn't feeling well. We were just hanging out with some of our pals. There she was. They had met the night before she was admitted, Karan added, "and the following day, she was…

07 Aug

Kingdom Makers Issue Apology Amid Tamil Nadu Protests Over Cultural Sensitivities

Mithun RoyEntertainment

Chennai, August 7, 2025 — The makers of Vijay Deverakonda’s latest film Kingdom have issued a formal apology following widespread protests across Tamil Nadu. The controversy stems from allegations that the film misrepresents Tamil identity and portrays Sri Lankan Tamils in a negative light, sparking outrage among political and cultural groups. The protests, led primarily by the Tamil nationalist party Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), intensified after the film’s theatrical release on July 31. Demonstrators objected to the naming of the antagonist as ‘Murugan’—a name associated with a revered Tamil deity—and accused the film of maligning the cultural and historical identity…