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27 May

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, after experiencing health related issues, undergoes angioplasty

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Anurag Kashyap‘s spokesperson said, “Yes, he underwent an angioplasty. He is now recuperating. Thank you for your concern.” A source close to the filmmaker says Anurag decided to seek medical attention after he suffered mild chest pain earlier last week. He has been advised to rest for at least a couple of weeks before getting back to work. After wrapping up Dobaaraa starring Taapsee Pannu in March, Anurag was working on the film’s post-production from his home in Mumbai. Dobaara marks Anurag and Taapsee’s third collaboration. The two last worked together in Manmarziyaan (2018). On the work front, the Gangs…

26 May

Alia Bhatt to start a podcast series alongside doctors and health activists

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Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt took to Twitter on Wednesday to make an announcement about a podcast series in association with Audiomatic. In the series, the actor, along with doctors and health activists, will bust myths about Covid-19 vaccines and will encourage the audience to get vaccinated. Alia shared the video with the caption, “Shared knowledge is our greatest ally in this fight against Covid-19. Together, @audiomaticIN and @EternalSunProd are bringing to you a 5 part series that can help us understand the Covid-19 vaccines a little better.” https://twitter.com/aliaa08/status/1397539395759136776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1397539395759136776%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Findianexpress.com%2Farticle%2Fentertainment%2Fbollywood%2Falia-bhatt-encourages-people-to-get-vaccinated-with-a-new-podcast-series-7331657%2F In the video, Alia Bhatt says, “In the fight against Covid-19, science…

26 May

Manoj Bajpayee reacts to the calls for banning The Family Man 2: Says Tamil audience will be proud

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Manoj Bajpayee, who leads Amazon Prime Video’s hit web series The Family Man, has reacted to the calls for banning the second season of the series for presenting Tamilians in a “highly objectionable manner”. In a latest interview, the actor emphasised how the show has been created by a team dominated by Tamilians, including directors, Raj and DK, actors Priyamani and Samantha Akkineni, and writer Suman, who have great regard for the Tamil culture. “The team leaders of this show are mostly Tamilians, Raj and DK, Samantha, Priyamani, Suman (writer), who can be a better person than these guys to…

26 May

Sanjay Dutt thanks the UAE government for granting him Golden visa

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Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt on Wednesday thanked the UAE government for granting him the golden visa. Dutt took to his social media handles to share clicks of himself holding his passport with the golden visa. Sharing the photos, Dutt wrote, “Honoured to have received a golden visa for the UAE in the presence of Major General Mohammed Al Marri, Director General of @GDRFADUBAI. Thanking him along with the @uaegov for the honour. Also grateful to Mr. Hamad Obaidalla, COO of @flydubai for his support.” https://twitter.com/duttsanjay/status/1397514045113061386?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1397514045113061386%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Findianexpress.com%2Farticle%2Fentertainment%2Fbollywood%2Fsanjay-dutt-receives-uae-golden-visa-twitter-photos-7331403%2F His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler…

26 May

Indian football team express confidence of doing well in 2022 World Cups

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India are scheduled to play joint 2022 World Cup and 2023 Asian Cup Qualifiers next month at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. Indian football team skipper Sunil Chhetri, on Wednesday expressed confidence of doing well in the tournaments next month, despite their preparations not being ideal owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. The team is currently stationed in the Qatari capital, preparing for the task ahead. “We are making the most of the circumstances,” Chhetri said during a video conference organised by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Top defender Sandesh Jhingan added, “The confidence in the squad is high. We have done…

26 May

On Dilip Joshi’s Birthday, here are 8 films where you may have missed Jethalal

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For actor Dilip Joshi, it was a long journey until he attained this popularity. Now however, Jethalal Champaklal Gada from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is a fan favourite on Indian television today. Starting off with films that go as far as the 1980s, Dilip got his due post his switch to the small screen after a decade. Dilip’s haul on TV includes shows like Daal Mein Kala, Kora Kagaz, Hum Sab Baraati, Sridevi starrer Malini Iyer and more. However, it was post Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, which premiered in 2008 on Sony SAB, that the actor became a household name. Actors Dilip Joshi…

25 May

Madhuri Dixit shares engaging and motivating activities that one can do at home

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Many people have spent the last 1.5 years inside their homes owing to the continuous restrictions and lockdowns in place to stop the spread of coronavirus. As such, many have started feeling demotivated and also finding it difficult to keep themselves engaged while at home. However, experts say that it is essential to break the monotony and try indulging oneself in different activities and not be limited to just office work and household chores. So, much like the last year, where people spent their time baking and trying out new hobbies, it is important to keep the momentum going to keep the mind…

25 May

On Karan Johar’s 49th birthday, here are 10 lesser known facts about him

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Apart from establishing himself as one of the leading directors in the Hindi film industry, Karan Johar has also changed the way film directors are usually perceived. He’s bold, fashionable, loves to showcase maximalism in his films, and is a part of Bollywood’s social culture like no director has ever done before. Karan Johar stands as a bold, fashionable director While there’s so much already written and discussed about Karan Johar in the media because of the kind of outspoken personality he carries, there’s still something that his fans would love to know. Here’s the list of 10 lesser-known facts…

25 May

Eden Gardens Stadium to be used as a makeshift shelter for Cyclone Yaas

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Yaas, which is expected to make landfall on Wednesday according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), is predicted to hit Kolkata on Wednesday evening with a wind speed of 150 kmph-plus. As a result, thunderstorms and heavy rainfall is forecasted in Kolkata over the next few days due to cyclonic formation in the Bay of Bengal. Several sports clubs and institutions have their tents located in the region around Eden Gardens and neighbouring Maidan area and leaving many of them could be vulnerable and prone to high risk amidst the extreme weather. Therefore as a precautionary measure to deal with…

25 May

Indian Idol 12 host Aditya Narayan apologises for making ‘derogatory comment’

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Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) accused Indian Idol 12 host Aditya Narayan of making a disparaging remark about Maharashtra’s Alibaug area. MNS Chitrapat Sena chief Ameya Khopkar accused the makers of the singing reality show of showing Alibaug in a poor light and demanded an apology. In a Facebook live session, Khopkar spoke in Marathi. He said, “A Hindi channel has a singing reality show, I am not going to name it, but Aditya Narayan hosts the show, where he has made a derogatory comment about our Maharashtra’s Alibaug. I have not seen the show, but I got complaints from many people from Maharashtra.…