Esha Gupta embraces traditional look for Janmashtami celebrations; see pics
Esha Gupta stepped out in Mumbai to participate in the Krishna Janmashtami and Dahi Handi celebrations in Borivali. The actress, known for her appearances in films such as Jannat 2, opted for a traditional ethnic look for the festive occasion, moving away from her usual western-style outfits. Esha later shared glimpses of her festive look on social media. Posting pictures from the celebrations, she captioned them Look and tagged the styling partners associated with her outfit and jewellery. Esha wore an elegant traditional ensemble curated by designer Anjana Bohra and accessorised her look with statement jewellery from Kakun Fine Jewellery. Her new chic haircut also caught the attention of the paparazzi as she attended the celebrations. Her festive appearance quickly became a talking point on social media, with fans describing her as a Laal Pari. Apart from sharing pictures, Esha also spoke to the media about her experience of celebrating festivals in Maharashtra. The actress, who moved to the state more than 14 years ago, spoke about the enthusiasm with which people celebrate festivals and traditions across the region. In a video from the celebrations, Esha said, First of all, Jai Shree Krishna to everyone. Ever since I shifted to Maharashtra 14 years ago, I have seen the passion and love that people in Maharashtra have for celebrating festivals and traditions. I think that is when I developed a lot of love for the festival of Ganpati. We also bring Ganpati home and celebrate the festival. She added, Also, Dahi Handi is not celebrated in the same way in Delhi or North India. We have great faith in Krishna Ji and Radha Ji, so whenever we attend such festivals and functions, like the one organised here by Prakash Dada, it feels really wonderful. It is especially heartwarming to see the youth coming together and participating with so much enthusiasm. Seeing everyone celebrate together makes me very happy. Thank you. Jai Maharashtra! Thank you. Eshas participation added a Bollywood presence to the festive celebrations, while her comments highlighted her appreciation for Maharashtras cultural traditions and the community spirit surrounding its festivals. Also Read : Dhamaal 4 Box Office Prediction: Film heads towards a lifetime collection of Rs. 165 crores
Kritika Kamra revisits Gianni Versaces 90s rebellion in Archival runway look
Following her recent appearance in an archival Dior gown at her wedding reception, Kritika Kamra has once again looked to fashion history for inspiration. At a recent event in Mumbai, the actor wore an archival Gianni Versace runway piece from the designers Fall/Winter 1992 collection, famously known as the Miss S&M or Bondage collection. The outfit was also a fitting choice for the theme of the event she attended. The collection remains among Versaces most provocative and unconventional works, with the designer drawing on themes of rebellion, sexuality and subversion and translating them into high fashion. Kritika gave the vintage piece a contemporary touch, carrying the look with confidence while staying true to its original character. With her background in fashion and continued interest in the craft, the actor has often shown an appreciation for the thought and history behind the clothes she chooses, rather than simply following current trends. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kritika Kamra (@kkamra) Her latest Versace appearance marks her second archival fashion moment in recent weeks, following her Dior gown. Through these choices, Kritika continues to explore archival fashion as more than a nod to nostalgia, using significant pieces from fashion history to connect past styles with the present. Her approach also highlights the growing interest in archival fashion, where iconic designs from earlier eras are being revisited and styled for contemporary occasions. Also Read : Kritika Kamra to begin work on her next following Matka King; to headline Pushaan Mukherjees feature film
First-of-its-kind registration initiative for PMs Vadodara event; seats fill within hour
Prime Minister Modi's Vadodara program registration filled within an hour online. He will inaugurate and dedicate several significant development projects. These include sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor and new train services. Foundation stones will also be laid for railway and national highway projects. After Vadodara, the Prime Minister travels to Mumbai for the Global Fintech Fest.
BB 20: Aasif Khan recalls standing behind a bus as junior artist with Salman Khan in
Mumbai Actor Aasif Khan, who has won appreciation for his performances in shows such as Panchayat, Paatal Lok and Mirzapur, The post BB 20: Aasif Khan recalls standing behind a bus as junior artist with Salman Khan in Dhinka Chika song from Ready appeared first on Bilkul Online .
Rakul Preet Singhs 4,200 sq ft Mumbai home blends luxury with sustainability, featuring elegant wooden interiors, a serene terrace, poolside balcony and private mini cinema. The actress and husband Jackky Bhagnani also maintain a terrace kitchen garden, growing tomatoes, pumpkins, chillies, leafy greens and other produce. Their eco-friendly approach uses fertiliser derived from biogas waste, adding a green touch to their glamorous home.
For parents, sending a child away to college can bring pride, excitement and anxiety all at once. For filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan, that emotional moment arrived three times as her triplets, Diva, Anya and Czar, left Mumbai to begin their
2 seniors from previous seasons to enter Bigg Boss 20, see names
Mumbai: Bigg Boss 20 has kicked off with a bang, with 16 contestants from different streams of the entertainment industry entering the controversial reality show. Hosted by Salman Khan, the season premiered on September 6, and the drama inside the house has already begun. Well, looks like the makers are bringing in the spice right Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Nandamuri Balakrishnas Dada glimpse unveils his stylish gangster avatar
A fresh glimpse of Nandamuri Balakrishna's upcoming film 'Dada' has just been unveiled, spotlighting a compelling gangster persona adorned in a nostalgic retro style. With a backdrop of 1980s Mumbai, this action-packed drama boasts a formidable ensemble cast and is eagerly anticipated for its theatrical release. 'Dada' is shaping up to be a captivating mass entertainer, showcasing a unique take on the gangster genre.
Gold price today: gold prices dropped notably at major Indian jewellery brands, a reaction to an unexpectedly robust US jobs report. This development sparked heightened bets on potential Federal Reserve rate hikes, which in turn affected bullion demand negatively.
Naila Grrewal on Ravi Kishans infectious energy and humour: He has become viral now
Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Actress Naila Grrewal has opened up about her experience of working with Ravi Kishan in the courtroom comedy series Maamla Legal Hai. Speaking exclusively to IANS, she praised the actor for his infectious energy, natural humour and youthful spirit. Grrewal revealed that working with him on set is always filled with fun and laughter, while his unique personality also reflects in his performances. Speaking about the actors she has worked with throughout her career, Naila highlighted the qualities she admires in each of them. However, while talking about Ravi Kishan, she particularly praised his sense of humour and the lively atmosphere he brings to the sets. Ravi Kishan, he is so funny in real life. There is a lot of fun and laughter going on with Ravi sir on the set, Naila said. The Tamasha actress also addressed Ravi Kishans growing popularity and the way his moments have been going viral lately. She said that his naturally entertaining personality makes it hardly surprising that he has become a viral sensation. And I feel like he has become a little viral now, but thats nothing. Because whatever he says and does is so enjoyable and entertaining that he has to become viral. He is just such a funny, funny man, and I think that energy and youthful spunk come into his work, which is very inspiring to see. Talking about the actors she has worked with since the beginning of her career, Naila Grrewal said she has learned something from each of them. She praised Ranbir Kapoor for his unwavering patience. She described Ayushmann Khurrana as spontaneous and also highlighted Taapsee Pannus fearless and powerful quality. Naila Grrewal has appeared in films such as Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Tamasha and Bareilly Ki Barfi, as well as Taapsee Pannus Thappad.
Bigg Boss 20: Love Gill reveals she was body-shamed throughout her childhood
Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Its just day one in the controversial reality show Bigg Boss 20 and the drama has already started to unfold. Contestant Love Gill has given insight into her life to co-housemate Aman Gandhi and has spoken about dealing with body-shaming. Sharing the experience with Aman, she reflected on how difficult it was to deal with comments about her body while growing up. Aman also revealed that he faced body shaming for being too slim. Love will be heard saying in the show: When I was slightly overweight, people would comment on my body. Then I lost weight, but even after that people had something to say. They would tell me I looked too thin or ask me if I ate anything. It felt like no matter what I did, people had an opinion about how I looked. Love is a Punjabi actress and model who has worked across music videos, television and films. She was seen in a popular music video by Punjabi singer Karan Aujla in 2019. She then went on to try her hand in TV. She appeared in the Punjabi show Tu Patang Main Dor, where she played Zarina. She stepped into the world of cinema in Punjab with Kuriyan Jawan Bapu Pareshaan in 2021 and then was seen in movies such as Haterz, Kulche Chole, Gadar 1947: Ikk Vichhoda and Vekhi Ja Chhedi Na. Talking about Bigg Boss, it is an Indian Hindi-language reality television show of the Bigg Boss franchise in India that airs on Colors TV. It is based on the Dutch format of Big Brother. The 20th edition started on September 6. It has a diverse lineup of 16 celebrity contestants, including names such as MC Mary Kom, Kanika Mann, Mahhi Vij, Kushal Tanwar, Aman Gandhi, Isha Rikhi, Arishfa Khan, Qazi Touqeer, Asif Khan, Aamrapali Dubey, Rhiti Tiwari, Uditi Singh, Tanmay Singh aka ScoutOP, Rohed Khan, Yung DSA and Love Gill. The show airs on JioHotstar and Colors TV.
Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Actor Varun Dhawan shared a heartfelt reaction to Hanuman Ansh after watching the film in a theatre with his mother. The Student of the Year actor not only praised the film but also opened up about his deep-rooted connection with Lord Hanuman, calling the cinematic experience divine. Taking to his Instagram story, Varun revealed that he had watched the film with his mother and described the experience as an amazing one. Encouraging audiences to watch it with their loved ones, he said, Please visit the theatre and watch Hanuman Ansh. I just went with my mom and it was an amazing experience. Go with your parents, kids, friends and family. I highly recommend this film to everyone. The Bawaal actor further clarified that his praise for the film was completely voluntary and that nobody had approached him to promote it. Sharing why he felt compelled to speak about the film, he said, Nobody has told me to tell this, neither have I received any phone calls to appreciate this film. I wanted to do this. The actor then spoke about his personal connection with Lord Hanuman and revealed why the film resonated with him on a deeper level. I have had a connection with Lord Hanuman since childhood. But this film is something else. This is a purely made film. Actually, I wouldn't even call it a film it's something divine, he said. Varun also lauded the performances and direction, extending a special shoutout to Shobhinaw Satyaa and director Vishal Chaturvedi. Praising Satyaas performance, he said, Shobhinaw Satyaa ji is brilliant in the movie. What a performance. He also applauded Chaturvedi, adding, And Vishal ji, the direction you did, hats off. Brilliant stuff. Several celebrities, including Aditya Dhar, Madhur Bhandarkar, and Kangana Ranaut, have also praised Hanuman Ansh. Directed and produced by Vishal Chaturvedi under the banner of Swambhu Media Network, Hanuman Ansh is based on his book Divine Detour: That Changed My Life,' which chronicles the life of Neem Karoli Baba. The film stars Shobhinaw Satyaa and Chandan Anand in the lead roles.
Mumbai's iconic Gaiety-Galaxy multiplex shut temporarily: Here's why
In a shocking turn of events, the iconic Gaiety-Galaxy multiplex in Mumbai has been temporarily shut down due to the non-renewal of its license.
Why Sanjay Dutt refused to speak in Marathi at event
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Kailash Kher reveals why he never chases music trends: I never compromise with my style
Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Singer Kailash Kher has opened up about his approach to music and why he has never felt the need to chase changing market trends. Talking about his latest track, Tham Jaa, the singer emphasized the importance of staying authentic to ones emotions, lyrics, and musical identity. Kailash told IANS that since entering the music industry, he and his team have always focused on creating music in their own way, without compromising their emotions, words, compositions, or signature sound. He noted that while the industry often encourages artists to follow what is currently working in the market, he chooses not to be guided by such trends. What happens is that, since we have come into the industry, in the music industry, we make our own emotions, our own words, our own composition, our own style of sound, and never compromise with it, Kailash said. He further pointed out how musical trends and audience preferences keep changing, with artists often being encouraged to quickly come up with catchy hook lines. However, Kailash said that this is not the approach he follows. Now quickly make a hook line. We don't do that at all, he added. Speaking about Kailasa Records, Kailash said the platform follows the same creative philosophy. In the same tradition, now we have brought from Kailash Kher, on Kailasa Records... the importance of words should be there, the importance of emotions should be there, the value of each word's craft should be there, which touches the hearts. The Teri Deewani also reflected on how the world may continue to evolve, but human emotions remain unchanged. Drawing a comparison with nature, he noted that the moon, sun, earth, air and water have remained the same despite the many changes around us. No matter how much the world changes, emotions never change, he said, adding that people should remain conscious and grounded despite the rapid changes taking place around them. No matter how much the world changes, emotions never change. The moon, the sun, the earth, the air and the water have not changed. What has changed is our intelligence, our scholars and the way people think, and that has brought its own set of problems. Those who consider themselves very intelligent have perhaps become a little hopeless. Kailash went on to add, But the moon hasnt changed, the sun hasnt changed, the air hasnt changed, and the water hasnt changed. Even the oxygen is still flowing just as it always hasyou still dont see people walking around carrying oxygen cylinders. So, it feels good to remain aware, grounded, and conscious even today.
Bigg Boss 20: Nehal Chudasama says watching new season brought back a lot of flashbacks
Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Former Bigg Boss 19 contestant Nehal Chudasama, who initially decided against watching the latest season of the reality show as she felt it could be more traumatic than fun, said watching the 20 edition brought back several flashbacks from her own stint on the show. Nehal took to X, formerly called Twitter, where she urged viewers not to judge contestants solely on the narratives presented to them. She wrote: You know I thought I wont watch Bigboss this year ! Cz itd be more traumatic rather than fun (if you know you know) But this other side of me was pulled to watch it bcz I couldnt watch my season more than a few episodes and theres another reason to watch which youll know soon! The former contestant added: Dekhte Dekhte bohot Saare flashback aagye ! BAs itna kahungi Dont judge these people on the basis of what is narrated for each of them They are all humans who make choices which dont align with you and then every story and situation is shown from one lens ! Watch it as entertainment #bigboss20 #bb20. Bigg Boss is an Indian Hindi-language reality television show of the Bigg Boss franchise in India that airs on Colors TV. It is based on the Dutch format of Big Brother. Throughout its run, Bigg Boss has seen a variety of hosts, including Arshad Warsi, Shilpa Shetty, Amitabh Bachchan, Farah Khan led the Halla Bol, while Sanjay Dutt co-hosted the fifth season with Salman Khan. Since season 4, Salman Khan has taken the helm as the show's primary host. The 20th edition started on September 6. It has a diverse lineup of 16 celebrity contestants including names such as MC Mary Kom, Kanika Mann, Mahhi Vij, Kushal Tanwar, Aman Gandhi, Isha Rikhi, Arishfa Khan, Qazi Touqeer, Asif Khan, Aamrapali Dubey, Rhiti Tiwari, Uditi Singh, Tanmay Singh aka ScoutOP, Rohed Khan, Yung DSA and Love Gill.
Watch: 7-Foot Python Found Inside Parked Car In Mumbai's Dahisar, Rescuers Pull It Out Safely
After wildlife officials confirmed the snake was healthy and unharmed, it was safely released back into its natural habitat.
Mumbai, September 7 (IANS) Actress Shriya Pilgaonkar has opened up about her father, veteran actor-filmmaker Sachin Pilgaonkar, being at the receiving end of social media. The actress said that the negativity on the internet does not reflect the love they experience in real life. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Shriya said people often fail to understand the depth of experience Sachin brings with more than six decades in the film industry. He has more than 60 years of experience in the film industry and people are just not aware of the range and scale of experiences he has, Shriya said. She added that when someone with such vast experience is invited to share his perspective, speaking about his journey and experiences is only natural, highlighting his conversations about his life in various of his interviews. In a setup where somebody is asked, of course you are going to share your experiences. I feel like the love is so much that there is no space for negativity, she said. Shriya also pointed out the contradictory nature of showbiz, where the same people who troll celebrities online can often be seen approaching them for photographs in person. This is the nature of our showbiz that people who sometimes troll, are the same people come and click photos, she said. The actress said that fortunately, she and her family remain positive and are able to see the difference between online chatter and their actual experiences with people. I feel like luckily all of us are really positive people. And when we are out there in real life, we only experience love. So all of this virtual or internet chatter is something that doesn't feel real. Because when you are out there, you only get love, Shriya said. When people say negative things, it's more a reflection on them. And it is that attention-seeking behaviour, because you cannot question someone's truth because you have not lived that life, she said. Shriya further observed that people can sometimes struggle to see others succeed or find happiness. I also feel one more thing that people are uncomfortable seeing others' success and happiness. They get so upset with their life that they don't see the happiness or personality of others, she said. So then you just wish them well and experience the love that is much more than the negativity, she concluded. Shriya's comments come amidst the constant trolling her father and Marathi superstar Sachin Pilgaonkar has been receiving post many of his interviews where he is seen sharing his life experiences. Talking about Shriya, the actress is all set for her upcoming movie, Haiwaan, directed by Priyadarshan. The film stars Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, with Akshay set to be seen in a never-seen-before psychotic antagonist. The movie also stars Boman Irani and Saiyami Kher in important roles.
Bigg Boss 20: Salman Khan reveals his mother is Kanika Manns fan, jokingly calls her Jugnu
Mumbai, September 7 (IANS) Bollywood superstar and Bigg Boss 20 host Salman Khan revealed that his mother, Salma is a fan of television actress Kanika Mann, who entered the reality show as its first contestant. Welcoming Kanika to the show, Salman recalled his mothers reaction to the actresss role in Naagin 7, where she plays a dragon. My mom is your big fan, but my mom told me an interesting thing about you. In Naagin, you were a dragon or dragonfly, Salman told Kanika. Kanika quickly corrected him, saying: I was a dragon, sir, not dragonfly. I would spew fire. Salman continued the playful exchange and brought his mother into the conversation, joking about the actresss character. Mumma, not a jugnu, she was a big dragon in the show, he quipped. Salman then used Kanikas Naagin 7 character to draw a parallel with her stint inside the Bigg Boss 20 house. He pointed out in a fun way that television characters are guided by writers, but the reality show has no scriptwriters deciding when a contestants personality emerges. In shows, the writer decides when will the dragon come out. Here there are no writers, so when will Kanikas dragon mode come out in the Bigg Boss 20 house? Salman asked. Talking about Kanika Maan, known for shows such as Guddan Tumse Naa Ho Payega, made her entry into the Bigg Boss 20 house amid the grand premiere of the new season. Her character portrayal as Guddan in the show, went on to win her many awards and fame. The actress enjoys a massive fan following on social media.
Ram Gopal Varma says AI could leave humans with neither muscle nor mind to work
Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Maverick filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has drawn a parallel with the Industrial Revolution, which replaced several physical jobs, and said that artificial intelligence is now beginning to erase jobs that require human thinking and creativity. Taking to X, formerly called Twitter, the filmmaker wrote: With AI, the first jobs to vanish will be of those who immediately dont embrace it. Technology has always been designed for our convenience, to save us from physical hardships and to save our time from wasting it on mundane tasks(sic). We all wish for more and more free time, and now our wish is coming true with AI freeing us for all time and most probably forever. We as humans had two assets .. one the muscle with which we perform tasks, and the mind we use to think and create. Drawing the parallel, he wrote: The Industrial Revolution started erasing physical jobs and now A I is erasing our minds ..Soon we will not have both and thats nothing but our most ardent wish coming true Edward Abbey in W. W. Jacobss The Monkeys Paw warned us about this Beware of what you wish for.. it might come true. It did (sic). RGV has directed films across multiple genres. He is popular for having gritty realism, technical finesse in his cinema. Varma is tagged as one of the pioneers of new-age Indian cinema. He is currently busy with 'Police Station Mein Bhoot' starring Manoj Bajpayee Speaking about the cast of Police Station Mein Bhoot, the film also stars Genelia Deshmukh as the female lead. He is simultaneously working on Police Company starring Harshvardhan Rane. The film was announced last month. RGV had then shared on X that the films tag line is It Is More Dangerous Than D Company. The police is an institution, and an underworld company is a money making organisation.. But when an institution is given extra powers, it will soon become a company. After DAWOOD IBRAHIM brutally finished most of his rival gangs, he grew his GANG into a COMPANY and then left for DUBAI leaving his protge CHOTA RAJAN to head the operations of D COMPANY. Subsequently a chain of events led to a split between Dawood and Rajan , which in turn caused a vacuum in the Mumbai underworld (sic). RGV went on to say that the film Police Company is story inspired from that SQUAD based on one of its team members DAYA NAYAK which is being played by HARSH VARDHAN RANE ..The film has a huge ensemble cast , the details of which will be revealed soon.
Rohed Khan: Meet Afghanistan-born contestant in Bigg Boss 20
Mumbai: Bigg Boss 20 has started with a bang. Hosted by Salman Khan, the reality show premiered on Sunday night, with all 17 contestants making their way into the Bigg Boss house. As always, the new season brings together a diverse mix of television personalities, influencers and actors from different backgrounds. Rohed Khan is one Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Over 600 technology experts to discuss AI, cybersecurity at APNIC conference
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Over 600 internet experts, policymakers and technology leaders will gather in Mumbai for the 62nd APNIC Conference (APNIC 62) from September 4 to September 10, 2026, to discuss AI, cybersecurity and the resilience of Internet infrastructure, an official statement said on Monday. The conference will bring together technical experts, network operators, policymakers and internet community leaders to examine AIpowered services, network automation, routing security, cybersecurity and Internet governance issues. As Indias digital ecosystem continues to expand, ensuring secure, resilient and future-ready Internet infrastructure remains a key priority, said Sushil Pal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. APNIC 62 provides an important platform for India to engage with the Asia Pacific technical community, exchanging knowledge and strengthening collaboration towards an open, inclusive and trusted Internet for all, Pal added. The event will feature technical workshops, conference sessions, policy meetings and community events focused on a secure and resilient Internet for the Asia Pacific, the statement said. The event is organised by the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre and hosted by the National Internet Exchange of India and the Internet Service Providers Association of India with support from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Maharashtra government. AI and other major technical and societal shifts are placing unprecedented demands on the networks that underpin our economies and societies. APNIC 62 brings the regions Internet community together to turn shared expertise into practical action for a more secure, resilient and scalable Internet, said APNIC Director General Jia Rong Low. Indias leadership in IPv6 adoption shows what is possible when technical capability, investment and collaboration align, he added. At the sidelines of APNIC 62, NIXI and APNIC will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the deployment of key Internet infrastructure technologies IPv6 and routing security, which will contribute to the strengthening of the security, resilience, and long-term development of India's Internet infrastructure. APNIC, the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre, helps manage critical resources - Internet addresses and network identifiers - across 56 economies in the Asia Pacific region.
Parineeti Chopra, Tahir Raj Bhasins Shaque: Trust No One to premiere on September 24
Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Actress Parineeti Chopras debut OTT series Shaque: Trust No One is all set to premiere on September 24 on streaming giant Netflix. The upcoming gripping mystery thriller is created by Rensil DSilva and Siddharth P. Malhotra, and directed by Rensil DSilva. The show explores the fragile line between trust and suspicion, instinct and truth, love and obsession. Parineeti stars as a mother in search of her missing child. The cast also includes Soni Razdan, Anup Soni, Jennifer Winget, Harleen Sethi, Dhruv Chowdhary, and Sumeet Vyas. Creator and producer Siddharth P. Malhotra said in a statement, When Rensil narrated the story to me, I was hooked. There was something about the world he had created that immediately stayed with me, and I knew I had to be a part of it that this was a story that needed to be told. He shared that Shaque: Trust No One is relentless, nerve-wracking, emotional and incredibly pacey. It has everything I look for in a great thriller a deeply emotional core, complex relationships, unexpected twists and the constant feeling that you are one step away from the truth. At its heart, the story begins with a mother searching for her missing child. But that search soon becomes something much bigger a journey into the secrets and relationships of the people closest to her. What happens when the people you instinctively trust become the very people you begin to question? What makes Shaque particularly compelling is that beneath the mystery and suspense lies a deeply human story about motherhood, instinct and resilience. It explores that uncomfortable space where trust begins to break down and every relationship starts carrying a question. Director and co-creator Rensil DSilva added that Shaque is a thriller built on uncertainty. Every revelation raises another question, and every relationship has another layer waiting to be uncovered. What fascinated me was the opportunity to tell a suspenseful story through the deeply emotional journey of a mother who has spent nine years refusing to give up. I've been fortunate to collaborate with Netflix on this bold, deeply emotional and layered story. DSilva said that they have tried to create a world where the audience is constantly second-guessing what they see and whom they trust. Tanya Bami, Series Head, Netflix India, said, Shaque is a gripping emotional crime drama with elements of a thriller but at its heart, it is a story about a mothers relentless nine-year search for her child. The story effortlessly moves between the emotional intensity of a mothers search and the tension of a tightly woven thriller. The characters are central to this journey, each carrying their own conflicts and secrets, constantly shifting our understanding of what has happened and where the truth lies. Were thrilled to collaborate again with creator-producer Siddharth P. Malhotra and partner with Rensil DSilva as he makes his Netflix debut with this story.
Gouri Tonnk: Making a 30-sec reel isnt acting
Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Actress Gouri Tonnk, who is currently seen playing Madhavi Shah in the family drama 'Tu Hi Re Dil Mein', has spoken about how social media has changed the meaning of talent in the industry. The actress, known for playing Jasleen in 'Teri Meri Doriyaann', Sakshi Chaudhary in 'Deewaniyat', said: Well, the concept of stardom has not changed, but in my opinion, the concept of talent has changed with social media. He added: Because many times on social media, those who have more followers are considered more talented. I hear from many people that they got rejected for some roles because they don't have a social media following, and I don't see any point in that. I mean, what does someone's talent have to do with their social media followers? Talking about the comparison drawn between reels and acting, Gouri said, I mean, on social media you make a fifteen-second, thirty-second, sixty-second reel, and in daily soaps or films or OTT when you work, you are working the whole day, you are giving retakes, and sometimes you don't even get time for retakes. You are tired, you have not slept. I mean, you can't even imagine the conditions in which we work sometimes. Sometimes we have a fever, sometimes we are ill, and even after that we go and deliver a performance where the viewer doesn't even get the slightest idea that this girl or this guy might be unwell at the moment. Recalling a challenging experience from one of her previous shows, 'Teri Meri Doriyaann', the actress shared an example. I did a scene when my voice was completely gone, very badly gone. And in that scene, I feel like my son is no more and his stretcher comes in, and it was a whole crying, wailing scene. And I told my director that, yes sir, my voice won't come out. I kept rehearsing and for such scenes rehearsals are needed for everyone. So I said, please bear with me because it is possible that when I enact this scene, I might lose my voice, like for the whole day I might not be able to talk at all because my voice was not coming out, said the actress. So he said okay, my director showed that confidence in me. They set up everything and we just did rehearsals without my voice, like this, and then we just did one take and that one take got okayed. But I can still guarantee you, looking at that scene, no one can tell that my voice was gone that day, she added. Highlighting the struggles of television actors, Gouri these are all the challenges they face while working on TV. Mostly while working on TV, because the budget of TV is so small that just because one artist is ill, the shoot cannot suddenly be cancelled. Film budgets are big; they can mold things a little, which is a good thing again, but for TV, our poor producers don't have enough budget to cancel the day's shoot and say that this artist is ill so we will cancel the shoot. The actress added: It becomes very costly. So these are all the challenges that we have to face while working on TV. On the professional front, Gouri is known for featuring in shows like Kaamnaa, Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki, Kaahin Kissii Roz, among others.
Ian Somerhalder revisits Damon days with The Vampire Diaries rewatch
Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Retired actor Ian Somerhalder rewatched himself as Damon Salvatore from the popular supernatural drama series The Vampire Diaries as the rainy weather in California felt like the perfect backdrop for revisiting the series. Somerhalder took to Instagram, where he shared a video of himself watching The Vampire Diaries on his laptop. Its raining in California which feels like the perfect day for a rewatch, he wrote as the caption. The Vampire Diaries supernatural teen drama based on the book series of the same name written by L. J. Smith. The series premiered in 2009 and concluded in 2017, having aired 171 episodes over eight seasons. It became the most-watched series on the network before being surpassed by Arrow. In April 2015, lead actress Nina Dobrev, who played Elena Gilbert, confirmed that she would be leaving the show after its sixth season. Dobrev returned to record a voice-over for the seventh-season finale and returned as a guest star in the series finale. In 2016, the CW renewed the series for an eighth season, but in July of that year announced that the eighth season, consisting of 16 episodes, would be the show's last. The Vampire Diaries significantly influenced the supernatural teen drama genre, contributing to a surge in vampire-themed media during the late 2000s and early 2010s. Somerhalder is known for playing Boone Carlyle in the science fiction adventure drama television series Lost and Damon Salvatore in the supernatural teen drama series The Vampire Diaries It was in 2024, in an interview, he revealed that he had retired from acting after relocating to a farm outside of Los Angeles, though he would still be involved in producing and environmental activism. The actor was last seen in the 2014 film The Anomaly. The film is a science fiction action film co-produced and directed by Noel Clarke, who also starred in the lead role. The film co-stars Ian Somerhalder and Luke Hemsworth.
Anil Kapoor reveals why he chose to play Shivaji Rao in Nayak, celebrates 25 years of movie
Mumbai, September 7 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Anil Kapoor celebrated 25 years of his blockbuster hit Nayak: The Real Hero on Monday. Anil opened up about what drew him to the iconic character of Shivaji Rao, saying it was not merely the journey of a common man becoming Chief Minister but what he chose to do after getting the power to make a difference. Anil took to his social media to mark 25 years of the film and shared a mix of powerful scenes from the movie. He wrote, 25 years of Nayak. What drew me to Shivaji Rao was never just the journey from a common man to the Chief Minister. It was what he chose to do once he got there, to use the power he had to make a difference to the people, he wrote. He added, To portray a role with that kind of purpose was a privilege and perhaps that is why Nayak continues to find its way back to people even after 25 years. The love for your country, and the desire to do better for its people will never be irrelevant, and I will always be proud to have been a part of such a story, he wrote. Talking about the movie, released in 2001, Nayak was directed by S. Shankar and featured Anil Kapoor as television journalist Shivaji Rao, who finds himself taking charge as the Chief Minister for 24 hours after challenging the state's political leadership. The film also starred Rani Mukerji, the late Amrish Puri, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever and Saurabh Shukla. It was a Hindi remake of Shankar's Tamil film Mudhalvan. The movie's songs like Rukhi Sukhi Roti, Nayak and others went on to become superhits. The film's central idea that revolved around an ordinary man being given an extraordinary opportunity to change the system, struck a chord with the audiences. Shivaji, initially a television reporter, questions Chief Minister Balraj Chauhan, played by Amrish Puri, over corruption and administrative failures in an interview. An irked Chauhan challenges him to run the state for a day. Shivaji accepts it and attempts to bring about sweeping changes, much to the shock of politicians and happiness of the citizens. Reportedly, Anil was not the first choice for Shivaji Rao. Director Shankar had initially approached Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan before the role eventually came to Anil.
Purple Style Labs shares make weak debut, list at up to 7 pc discount to issue price
Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Shares of Purple Style Labs made a weak debut on Dalal Street on Monday, listing at a discount of up to 7 per cent to their issue price of Rs 575 per share. The shares listed at Rs 539 on the BSE, a decrease of 6.26 per cent against the issue price, while on the other exchange the National Stock Exchange debuted at Rs 535, down 6.96 per cent. However, later in trading session, the stock declined as much as 10.26 per cent or Rs 59 per share to hit an intraday low of Rs 516 on the BSE in early deals. On the NSE, the stock recorded an intraday low of Rs 515.85, a decrease of 10.28 per cent or Rs 59.15 per share. The weak debut comes against the backdrop of widening losses and a sharp increase in borrowings at the luxury fashion company. According to the company's red herring prospectus, Purple Style Labs reported a consolidated loss of Rs 285.40 crore in fiscal 2026, compared with a loss of Rs 188.38 crore in fiscal 2025 and Rs 47.71 crore in fiscal 2024. Its total borrowings rose to Rs 371.40 crore as of March 31, 2026 from Rs 112.79 crore a year earlier and Rs 116.33 crore in fiscal 2024. Moreover, total income increased to Rs 567.07 crore in fiscal 2026 from Rs 494 crore in the previous year, while EBITDA declined to Rs 30.37 crore from Rs 41.99 crore. Apart from earnings, the company also faces concentration risks with womenswear accounting for 77.7 per cent of total gross merchandise value at Pernia's Pop-Up Shop in fiscal 2026, as per the IPO document. A shift in customer preferences, weaker demand or an inability to anticipate fashion trends could materially affect sales and profitability, the RHP said. In addition, Purple Style Labs has also received a notice from Pernia Qureshi and the seller seeking termination of a licence agreement covering certain rights associated with the Pernia's Pop-Up Shop brand, according to the prospectus. The company's expansion into new stores, international markets and premium brands carries execution risks, while designer brands determine product prices and several agreements are non-exclusive which could limit the company's pricing flexibility and allow designers to sell through competing platforms or directly, the company said in the RHP. The Rs 680-crore IPO was open for subscription from August 31 to September 2 with a price band of Rs 546-575 per share.
No region-based discrimination in national team selection, says Dhawan
Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan on Sunday said that there was no discrimination of players based on region in the national team selection, but admitted that luck could play a part in the process. No, there is certainly no discrimination, Dhawan told reporters at a press conference here when asked whether there was discrimination of players from Jammu and Kashmir as they do not get many opportunities. If you perform, no one on earth can keep you out; your performance must do the talking. Sometimes, luck also plays its part. That isn't exclusive to J&K. Whether it's a boy from Delhi or Mumbai, you will find plenty of instances where a player deserved an opportunity, but didn't get it, and someone else was picked instead. That is simply part and parcel of this game, he said. The press conference was called to announce the launch of Pro Star Cricket League (PSCL) Season 2. The tournament, dedicated to identifying and nurturing emerging cricket talent across the country, is .
The Sahyadri hills, straddling the borders of Maharashtra and Karnataka, come alive with the stunning display of Karvi and Sonki flowers. The Karvi shrubs uniquely bloom in vivid purple once every eight years, whereas the Sonki flowers blanket the landscape in bright yellow hues during the monsoon. This floral extravaganza not only nourishes local pollinators but also beckons adventure seekers to experience the hills extraordinary natural changes.
Markets decline amid West Asia conflict, concerns over possible US interest-rate hike
Mumbai, Sep 7 (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade on Monday as elevated crude oil prices, escalation in US-Iran hostilities and concerns over a possible US interest rate hike weighed on investors sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 172.77 points to 76,342.66 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 63.30 points to 23,832.60. Among the 30 Sensex firms, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Tata Steel, Tata Consultancy Services and UltraTech Cement were among the major laggards. Eternal, Bharti Airtel, Bharat Electronics and Larsen & Toubro were among the winners. Brent crude, the
Mumbai, September 7 (IANS) Actress Sonam Khan took a trip down memory lane on Monday, as she shared a rare black-and-white picture from the 1970s, featuring her maternal uncle and veteran actor Raza Murad. The actress shared the childhood picture on her social media, giving fans a glimpse into her family memories from her growing-up years in Bhopal. In the picture, little Sonam can be seen standing between her family members, with Raza Murad posing alongside with them all. Sharing the picture, Sonam wrote, Life in ponytails, when love didnt need reasons. With the most important men while growing up. Kabir Uncle, Munne Mamu and my Dad, here we are in Bhopal. Some people leave the frame, but never really leave the heart. 70s throwback, still living inside me. The picture prompted fans to ask about the people featured in it. One user specifically asked Sonam, Who is Raza Murad ji to you? Responding to the question, she simply wrote, Mamu. In another response, when a user asked whether the man in the middle was her father, Sonam clarified that the person was Raza Murad, her Mamu, while her father was the man standing far right. Talking about Raza Murad, the veteran actor, who is the son of character actor Murad, has been a familiar face in Hindi cinema for decades and has appeared in more than 250 films. His career began with Ek Nazar in 1972, and he then went on to become known for his distinctive baritone and popular supporting and antagonist roles. Raza Murad has been part of many acclaimed and commercially successful films, including Namak Haraam, Prem Rog, Ram Teri Ganga Maili, Khud-daar, Ram Lakhan, Tridev, Aankhen, Mohra, Gupt, Jodhaa Akbar and Padmaavat. He has also worked across television and regional cinema. Sonam Khan, meanwhile, has been one of the popular faces of Hindi cinema in the late 1980s and early 1990s. She has also featured in films such as Tridev, Mitti Aur Sona, Kroadh, Ajooba, Fateh and Vishwatma.
Bigg Boss 20: Mahhi Vij didnt leave her previous show for BB 20, decided to quit in January
Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Popular television actress Mahhi Vij, who has entered Bigg Boss 20, has clarified that her exit from her previous show Seher Hone Ko Hai was not linked to her participation in the Salman Khan-hosted reality show, saying she had decided to quit in January itself. I had quit the show long back, and this show came to me just 20 days back. So, it's not related at all. That exit wasn't sudden. I wanted to quit the show in January, but it was taking time, and I'm sure the creatives were not ready to leave me, Mahhi told IANS. She added: And I was also not mentally prepared to leave the show because it's very close to my heart. But yes, I didn't leave the show for Bigg Boss. Upon joining the show, Mahhi said one should always try something new. Bigg Boss has been in each and everybody's (list)... You can say it's been the most-awaited show of the year, so I wanted to be part of it. I actually didn't want to be part of it. I love to watch it, but I don't know what made me take this decision to be part of it. And I'm really excited. Mahhi said that the rumours of her joining had been coming every year, but this time, she thought the time was right. And there's always the right time to do things. I mean, there's a time for everything. I think that time has come, he said. Describing herself and what to expect in the show, she said: Mahhi, as a person, I am very kind-hearted. I'm very short-tempered also, at the same time. I'm very loving. I'm a friend of friends, but also an enemy of enemies. I don't like to rub people the wrong way, and I don't want the same for myself. The rest, I don't know what will happen inside. Maybe a different Mahi will be seen. Talking about Bigg Boss being a platform for reviving careers, the former wife of Jay Bhanushali said: So, nothing can revive your acting career? I could have done something else to revive my career, but yes, definitely, it also plays an important part in our lives. It changes, and it has changed a lot of people. People we didn't know about earlier, we know about today. It really changes everyone's identity for good, she said.
Mumbai lake levels: Seven reservoirs hold 96.28 pc water stock, at 13.93 lakh ML
The current stock stands lower than in the same period last year, when the reservoirs contained 14,02,563 million litres (96.90 per cent). Also, the lake levels remained lower than in 2024, when the lakes had 14,18,203 million litres, accounting for 97.99 per cent of the total live storage
Pranav Constructions IPO opens with GMP signalling 36% upside. Should you subscribe?
Pranav Constructions IPO GMP: Pranav Constructions IPO opens today, September 7. The Rs 351.03 crore issue is attracting strong investor interest; its grey market premium (GMP) stands at Rs 44, indicating a 36% premium over the upper price band of Rs 124. The Mumbai-based real estate developer also raised Rs 84.24 crore from anchor investors before the issue opened.
Sensex, Nifty open lower as IPO rush, Middle East tensions weigh on sentiment
Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Domestic equity benchmarks opened marginally lower on Monday weighed by concerns over liquidity absorption from a busy initial public offering calendar and persistent tensions in the Middle East that have pushed crude oil prices higher. Nifty 50 started the trading session declining 14.55 points or 0.06 per cent at 23,883.15, while Sensex opened 69.38 points or 0.09 per cent lower at 76,446.05. In early trade, Nifty Media index fell 1.26 per cent and Nifty IT index declined 1.15 per cent, leading sectoral losses. Meanwhile, Nifty Auto, Nifty Chemicals, Nifty Private Bank, Nifty FMCG and Nifty Cement indices were also in the red zone. In contrast, Nifty Oil & Gas index rose 0.06 per cent, while Nifty Metal, Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Realty gained up to 0.38 per cent. According to analysts, the equity market had been drifting lower for four weeks despite positive economic and corporate earnings news with elevated crude prices and the IPO boom emerging as key headwinds. There are eleven mainboard IPOs hitting the market this week. The mega IPOs are also expected this month and the offerings could absorb significant liquidity and divert investor focus from the secondary market, according to them. Technically, the market experts said the Nifty's downside marker at 23,860 remained intact, while the index faced resistance near 23,960. The 23,800 level was seen as a key support with a break below it potentially opening the way towards the low 23,000s with an initial objective of 23,570. The 24,150-24,215 region remains a hurdle to be crossed before strength is confirmed, analysts said. In addition, crude oil prices traded higher on Monday as rising tensions between the United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz raised concerns about potential supply disruptions.
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End of regime in Iran is near, it is fighting for existence: Benjamin Netanyahu
Netanyahu said Israel would continue to defend itself and retaliate against threats. He also warned that Iran could face severe consequences if it launched an attack against Israel
Bigg Boss 20: Aamrapali Dubey says she doesnt care about people bringing up her controversy
Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Aamrapali Dubey, who has entered the 'Bigg Boss 20' house, says the reality show is less about expanding her stardom and more about allowing people to see the person behind the characters. The Bhojpuri star went on to say that she has faced only one controversy in her life and added that she does not care if fellow contestants bring it up inside the show. Asked what Bigg Boss 20 gives her that her established career in Bhojpuri cinema couldnt, Aamrapali told IANS: I think Bigg Boss will give me a chance to show my real side to my audience, which they've never witnessed. I've always played certain roles and characters that were scripted. This time, it will be all real, and that's why Bigg Boss. She also spoke about showing her unfiltered side on the show, dealing with emotional vulnerability and the one controversy she says no longer bothers her. Talking about entering Bigg Boss means admitting that Bhojpuri stardom alone isn't enough for the kind of national visibility one wants, she said: When you are a Bhojpuri actor, trust me, I'm saying this from my first-hand experience, you're not just someone who's nationally known but globally known I'm very blessed that Bhojpuri is a language which is spoken in many parts of the world, maybe Fiji, Mauritius and so forth. There are Bhojpuri-speaking and understanding people living in the United States of America, the United Kingdom, almost every part that I know of, added the actress, who has given out successful films in collaboration with star Nirahua. The actress, who is known for her vibrant dance performances, added: Luckily for our industry, the films that we make and the music videos that are made here very regularly are watched and heard everywhere. So it's not about the fan base in particular, but yes, to the existing fans, I would really like to show another side of me, which is the real side. So, what scares her more inside the house controversy, losing emotional control, or discovering that your popularity outside doesn't translate into votes? The actress said: I think votes and everything are something that is based on others. It is not something that I can control. Being emotionally stable is something that is in my hands to control, and if I'm not able to do that, and if I end up being in a vulnerable position, that is more discomforting for me, concluded the actress. Talking about controversies, is she worried her fellow contestants might bring up inside the house, the actress said: There's just one controversy that I've ever had in my whole life, and now I'm so used to it that I don't care about people bringing that up.
More patriotism is what we need
It is important for the countrys future that young Indians take patriotic songs more seriously than they currently do
India-France strategic partnership built on strong cultural ties, says PM Modi
Addressing virtually the inauguration of the Swaminarayan temple in Paris, PM Modi hoped that the grand temple in Paris will stand for centuries as a symbol of cooperation and opportunity between both the nations
Iran-US conflict: Tehran claims vessel attack, Washington denies it
The war began with US and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28
Bigg Boss 20: Kushal Tanwar says he doesn't want the tag of reality shows all the time
Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Three-time reality show winner and current Bigg Boss contestant Kushal Tanwar, popularly known as Gullu, has spoken about his career plans, saying he does not want to be confined to the tag of a reality series contestant. He said he wants to be patient, wait for the right acting opportunity, and eventually build his own identity and brand. From Roadies, Splitsvilla to Maa Hai Na, and now Bigg Boss, how many reality shows does it take before Gullu admits reality TV has become his comfort zone? TV reality show mujhe ab toh kuch lagta nahi hai. I used to feel like that in the beginning, when I used to go to new shows. But now, I feel like I just come home on vacation and just chill for three months. I show what my life is like outside. No filter, no lies, no fake. I just want to stay here, Gullu told IANS. Gullu wants to try his hand in acting but only when hes prepared. Because I feel like I should go there only when I'm good at something. If I do something and I'm not good at it, then I'll have to start acting. I can't ruin my career because of one bad thing. I just have to be patient. I'm waiting for something good. When I feel like I'm ready, then I'll think about acting, he said. Talking about choosing reality shows because they give instant visibility, whereas acting requires you to prove your talent constantly? I won't say that my life was going well before this. I didn't have fame. I was having fun. And if this disappears, then I'll go to something else. There are a lot of things to do in this world. I'll make my own brand. Gullu is a brand, said Gullu, who entered the Bigg Boss 20 house on September 6. Gullu said that he has been planning my career for a long time because he has never made a big plan. I plan to achieve what I want. And then I'll see what's next. But it's not like that with Bigg Boss because I don't want to go to reality shows all the time. Because I have to move forward. I don't want a tag. I'll make my own title, he added. I'll make my own name. I'll tell people that there was another winner. After that, I'll do something else. This will be my identity, concluded Gullu.
Mumbai weather update: City likely to see partly cloudy skies, light rain
The city is expected to witness a high tide of 3.77 metres at 9:09 am, followed by another high tide of 3.25 metres at 9:01 pm; a low tide of 2.04 metres is expected at 3:12 pm Another low tide, measuring 1.03 metres, is forecast for 3:07 am on September 8.
Bandra has a new sweet treat shop, and here's all you need to know about it
Chef Sanjana Arora opens a treat shop that takes us back into our childhood indulgences
Iran plans exclusion zone around Strait of Hormuz, security chief says
Experts called the launches a dangerous escalation after Iran's previous attacks at sea targeted commercial shipping
Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport, killing five and injuring five
In a statement, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Air Flight 7598 overran the runway after landing at the airport around 2 p.m. Eastern Time (1800 GMT) on Sunday
Delhi court sends Swatantra Bhardwaj to custody in alleged assault case
Bhardwaj was produced through video-conferencing before duty magistrate Anjali Singh, who sent him to judicial custody
India warns inaccurate J&K, Ladakh representation on UN map is unacceptable
New Delhis assertion came two days after it voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution aimed at correcting the world map to promote a more accurate representation of continental landmasses
Phytoene found to reduce fatty liver disease in mice, Tufts study finds
The condition involves fat buildup in liver cells, leading to inflammation and cirrhosis, and affects up to 38 per cent adults
Onion prices: Centre sells buffer stock at Rs 35 per kg across 17 cities
The Centre, through its agencies NCCF and Nafed, is sitting on a buffer stock of 1.21 lakh tonnes of onion for 2026
NASAs Curiosity rover spots mysterious polygonal patterns on Mars
Scientists are conducting further research to confirm the exact formation process for these new shapes
Yemen fighting intensifies as 117 killed in clashes between govt forces, Houthis
Two medical sources at Houthi-run hospitals in western Hodeidah province said 63 Houthi members had been killed during the same period, taking the combined death toll from both sides to 117
Jackie Shroff wishes legendary singer & Asha Bhosles elder sister Meena Mangeshkar on 95th birthday
Mumbai, September 7 (IANS) Bollywood star Jackie Shroff extended warm birthday wishes to veteran singer Meena Mangeshkar Khadikar as she turned 95 on Monday. Celebrating the musical stalwart with a heartfelt post on his social media, Jackie shared a picture of Meena Khadikar, wishing her good health and happiness always. The actor also added the song Khushiyon Ke Zamane Aaye, rendered by Mohammed Rafi and Meena Mangeshkar, to the birthday post as the background score. Talking about Meena Mangeshkar, born on September 7, 1931, the singer is the daughter of legendary musician and theatre personality Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar and the sister of legendary singers Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Usha Mangeshkar, and singer-composerHridaynath Mangeshkar. Meena Mangeshkar Khadikar carved out her own identity in the world of music as a playback singer and composer, with her work spanning both Hindi and Marathi music. Her Hindi film songs include Duniya Mein Hum Aaye Hain from Mother India, which she sang with Lata and Usha Mangeshkar, along with songs such as Phagun Aaya, Aapne Chheen Liya Dil with Mohammed Rafi and Hai Mausam Yeh Mastaana, Muskuraana, Dil Churaana from Aabroo. She is also remembered for her popular Marathi compositions, particularly the children's song Asawa Sunder Chocolatecha Bangla, which became extremely popular. Her other well-known composition is Saang Saang Bholanaath. Talking about Jackie Shroff the actor is probably one of the only stars in Bollywood who never misses to remember important dates of celebrities especially from the Hindi film industry. On the career front Jackie Shroff kick started is career with Subhash Ghai's Hero opposite actress Meenakshi Seshadri. He was last scene in the movie Welcome to the Jungle which also start Akshay Kumar Sunil Shetty Raveena Tandon Disha Patani and others
'Blind spots' at Mumbai airport? Cops seek more CCTV as 26 baggage theft cases remain unsolved
Hinjewadi residents, IT professionals protest over traffic and civic woes
IT employees, residents, and civic groups demand action on traffic and infrastructure
'Are you with the mob or the law?' Kamra asks Mumbai police before comeback show
Comedian Kunal Kamra questioned Mumbai police about upholding the law during a potential protest. He asked if the police would protect his peaceful indoor performance from disruption. Kamra's previous show in 2025 faced protests and vandalism after controversial jokes. Shiv Sena workers had protested his 'Naya Bharat' show, leading to venue damage. He is also facing a breach of privilege motion from a BJP MLC.
British Hindus loyalties should lie with UK: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in London
Bhagwat said there should be no conflict between the interests of British Hindus and those of Britain if the community remained committed to the principles he associated with Hindutva
Lets be mindful while we celebrate festivals
Mandals, must be made keeping safety uppermost. Proper handling and securing of bamboos/rods for shelters or shamianas is vital.
Homeopaths turn to allopathy amid job insecurity in Maharashtra, but just 10 have permission
Mumbai, September 7 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar recalled a hilarious fan encounter involving megastar Amitabh Bachchan. The actor revealed how his starstruck house help once ended up spilling four glasses of water on the megastar's kurta. Akshay shared the amusing anecdote while appearing on the quiz reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati alongside his Haiwaan co-star Saif Ali Khan. The incident took place when Bachchan had once visited Akshays home in Lokhandwala, Mumbai, during the actors stay there. Recalling the incident, Akshay told Bachchan, Sir, aapko yaad hai jab aap mere ghar pe aaye the? Main Lokhandwala ki baat kar raha hoon, jab main wahan rehta tha. (Sir, do you remember when you came to my house? I am talking about Lokhandwala, when I used to live there.) He then narrated how a house help had been asked to offer water to Bachchan. Jo mera ghar kaam karte hain, unhone inko paani dena tha. Toh paani dene ke liye teen-chaar glass pade the. Mujhe achhi tarah se yaad hain, Sir ne kurta pehna tha aur woh ladka Allahabad ka tha. (The person who worked at my house had to give you some water. There were three or four glasses kept there. I remember it very clearly. Sir was wearing a kurta and that boy was from Allahabad.) Akshay said the house help was so overwhelmed at seeing Bachchan that he could barely process what was happening. Woh inko dekhkar, matlab vishwas nahi hua ki main Amitabh ji ko ek glass paani de raha hoon. Toh woh paani leke aaya. Paani leke aaya, chaar glass the aur woh chaaron ke chaar glass unhone inke kurte par phenk diya, kyunki woh dekh hi nahi saka. (He looked at you and simply couldnt believe that he was actually giving Amitabh ji a glass of water. So he came over with the water. There were four glasses, and he ended up throwing all four glasses on your kurta because he was so stunned that he couldnt even see properly.) The anecdote left Bachchan, Saif and filmmaker Priyadarshan, who was present in the audience, in splits. Akshay went on to recall how Bachchans height meant that he had to lend him his own kurta after the mishap. Ab main yeh soch raha hoon ki abhi kya ho gaya. Sir obviously bahut lambe hain, toh mujhe apna kurta dena pada taaki yeh unke shirt ke hisaab se aa sakein. Toh mujhe achhi tarah yaad hai. Woh ladke ka naam yaad nahi aa raha hai. (I was thinking, what has happened? Sir is obviously very tall, so I had to give you my kurta so that it would fit you. I remember that very clearly. I just cant remember that boys name now) Talking about Akshay Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan, the two have shared screen space in the movie, Waqt which also starred Boman Irani, Shefali Shah, Priyanka Chopra, Rajpal Yadav. They essayed the role of father and son in the movie.
Mumbaikars flag civic woes from roofless FOB to garbage and broken roads
This week, mid-days readers want solutions to broken pavements, garbage piled up for weeks, selective hawker action, and a caved-in road
Mumbai: Hanging Garden to host butterfly walk as part of global science fest
Visitors to iconic green space invited to take pictures of butterflies and upload them on app run by international citizen science network iNaturalist
Mumbai: 34-year-old Govinda dies in Airoli Dahi Handi human pyramid collapse
Swapnil Navar, sole earning member of his family, was part of the human pyramid that collapsed at Airoli on Saturday; police have registered an accidental death report and are probing what exactly happened
Nerul railway station faces parking, drug activity and safety concerns
Joint civic-police task force ordered to curb nuisance, boost security, and conduct sustained night patrols ahead of festivities
Mumbai: Andheri Metro 6 stretch in darkness, residents demand urgent lighting
Visit to stretch below under-construction Swami Samarth Nagar Metro station reveals dangerous lack of street lights and security, as well as footpaths taken over by construction material
Mumbai: Andheri police crack fake Income Tax raid case, arrest five accused
Andheri cops bust gang posing as Income Tax and Crime Branch officials, demanding R1 crore from businessman
Visually impaired Govinda pathak marks 13th year of Dahi Handi celebrations
Member of troupe hails Govindas excellent coordination, decision not to overexert participants for impressive showing this year
AIIMS Jammu to become first Indian hospital with CISF Security
New Delhi, Sep 6: The All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Jammu could become the first hospital in the country to be guarded by an armed contingent of the CISF given its sensitive location close to the India-Pakistan international border, officials said. The 226.84-acre hospital and medical college is located in the Vijaypur area of Jammu and Kashmirs Samba district, along the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway-44. The campus is located a few kilometres from the India-Pakistan International Border (IB). The hospital was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February 2024. Sources in the security establishment told PTI that given the sensitive nature of its location near the IB, the Centre has planned to provide an armed security cover to the facility. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is expected to be deployed at the AIIMS-Jammu campus, making it the first hospital to be brought under the security cover of the central paramilitary force, the sources said. They added that a security survey and a manpower-estimation exercise are currently underway. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has for long resisted deploying armed personnel at hospitals post the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, when health facilities were targeted by the terrorists. The officials said there have been demands from many hospitals to get a CISF security cover for their campuses after 2008, but such proposals were turned down after a broad security assessment of the potential threats to these institutions and the limited manpower of the force. There are many hospitals in the government and private domains that experience high footfall. Incidentally, CISF personnel have been temporarily deployed at the R G Kar Hospital premises in Kolkata following a Supreme Court directive in August 2024 in the backdrop of the rape and murder of a doctor there. The AIIMS-Jammu deployment is expected to be a permanent duty for the CISF, the officials said. The force, which guards vital installations in the space, nuclear and power-sector domains, is also expected to be deployed for the security of the Kolkata Metro. The 58 stations of the Kolkata Metro along 74 km are currently guarded by the Railway Protection Force (RPF). Once sanctioned, it will be the second metro rail network in the country after the Delhi Metro to be brought under a CISF cover, the officials said. The paramilitary force is also expected to be deployed to guard the only civil airport in Arunachal Pradesh the Donyi Polo Airport at Hollongi in Papum Pare district. Chief Minister Pema Khandu recently mentioned about the move in a social media post.
Navi Mumbai ASI dies by suicide, note names senior officers; family protests
Navi Mumbai ASI dies by suicide note names senior officers family protests
Maharashtra Ministers call for DJ-free festivals citing health hazards
The demand for a festival free of DJs and high-powered loudspeakers has been gaining momentum in the State, with Pune-based activist Vidyanad Bapat emerging as one of the prominent voices opposing the use of high-decibel sound systems that cause noise pollution during festivities.
Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui once spoke about how he struggled to stay afloat before stardom hit him with unimaginable force. An old video from one of Kapil Sharmas shows has resurfaced on the Internet, and it shows the actor recollecting his experience of shooting for an advertisement. He said, I have played many small roles. I must have played 20-25 roles. But no one knows about half of those films. There were many C-grade films that were made at that time. I used to work in them too. Once we needed the money. So we told a casting director that we don't have money. He said, There is a shooting in Film City for an ad. So go there. My friend and I came here from 4 bungalows on foot. He further mentioned, The shooting of the ad was going on, and there was a need for a lot of artistes on the bus. There were junior artistes too. So the assistant made us sit there. He asked us to sit there and do some business. He asked, What will you do?. I said, I will sleep and read this newspaper. So that no one can see my face. Otherwise people will say, what is he doing, he is from NSD and doing such small parts. So anyway, the shooting got over. We got 2500 rupees. Then artistes coordinator walked in from behind. He asked, Who are you?. I said, We are junior artistes. He said, Show me the union card. We didn't have the card. He said, You will have to give half of the money now. So I gave him 2000 rupees. We had 2000 rupees left. So we left Film City and went to Santosh Nagar. We sat there and ate a lot because we hadn't eaten like this for a long time. So when we ate, we found out that we had only 200 rupees left. We sat in the auto and when we went back home, we didn't have any money, he added.
Raj Thackeray warns cadres against communalism distracting economic problems
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High-level committee formed in Maharashtra for transparency in recruitment examinations
The Committee will visit each Revenue Division in the State and hold discussions and consultations with students, candidates, representatives of educational institutions and other relevant stakeholders.
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NCLT approves Shree Naman's Rs 1,800 cr bid for Gstaad, Neo Hotels
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Ganeshotsav: Maharashtra ministers differ over DJ use during festival
The demand for festivals without DJs and high-powered loudspeakers has been gaining momentum across Maharashtra amid concerns over noise pollution
40 years of Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla: Designers bring OG models back to the ramp
Ace fashion designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla recently marked 40 years of their label with a grand and glamorous celebration at their new flagship store in Mumbai. For the celebrations, the designers brought the OG models from yesteryear back to the ramp
Ganeshotsav: 2,900 ST buses arranged for devotees, says Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said the initiative aims to make the journey of devotees safe, comfortable and convenient, particularly for those who may not be able to secure train or other transport tickets during the festival season
VHPs fatwa banning Muslims at garba events in violation of Constitution: Mumbai MLA
Salman advises Isha Rikhi against mentioning ex-husband Badshah in BB house: Kiske breakup nhi hote
Mumbai, Sep 6 (IANS) Bollywood actor Salman Khan welcomed the contestant of 'Bigg Boss 20' into the house on Sunday, and as he was interacting with actress Isha Rikhi, he advised her to leave her past behind and not to mention her ex-husband, singer and rapper Badshah, inside the Bigg Boss house. Salman told Isha, Dont be sad. kiske breakup nhi hote aapke saamne hi dekhlo (referring to himself). Nobody should get credit of hurting you. The other person has moved on long time ago. He told her not to raise this issue or mention Badshah inside the house. Salman said, I want to see Isha Rakhi in BB20, not Badshahs ex-wife. Isha also expressed her desire to establish her own identity and let people know her for who she really is, and not just because of her past relationship. For the unaware, Isha and Badshah recently announced their separation via a joint post on social media. The two issued a statement on their respective Instagram handles that read, I and Isha Rikhi have mutually decided to part ways and move forward on our separate paths. This decision has been made with mutual respect, and we request everyone to kindly respect our privacy during this time. This will be our only statement on the matter. We sincerely request that there be no further speculation or assumptions regarding our relationship they further wrote. Isha and Badshah got married in a close-knit ceremony in March 2026, after reportedly being in a relationship for around four years. Before Isha entered the 'Bigg Boss 20' house as one of the contestants, she dropped an Instagram Story, saying, There are many rumors circulating about my marriage. Its shocking to hear and read the news reports appearing in certain quarters. I request certain sections of the media not to spread any rumors regarding my marriage or separation. I also urge the general public not to believe anything they read or hear unless the information comes directly from me or through my official social media handles. Thank you.
