Before his iconic ‘Sholay’ role, Govardhan Asrani was a star-maker. A former FTII teacher, he discovered Jaya Bhaduri, launching her career in ‘Guddi’ and also securing a role for himself. This professional bond blossomed into a deep friendship, leading to Asrani being honored as a ‘brother of the bride’ at Jaya and Amitabh Bachchan’s wedding.
In the heart of Imphal, former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh made a passionate appeal to security forces, urging them to exercise restraint and to refrain from using excessive force against citizens. This call follows serious allegations of police misconduct amid protests by internally displaced persons opposing the Sangai Festival 2025.
Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Ananya Padda, became a hit. The film earned over Rs 300 crore in India. Collections dropped on its 46th day. Saiyaara earned Rs 4 lakh, an 80% drop from Sunday. The film’s total collection reached Rs 329.19 crore. Word of mouth and music helped the film’s success.
Filmmaker R Chandru has stepped into the spotlight, asserting that the trailer for Pawan Kalyan’s ‘They Call Him OG’ bears a resemblance to his 2023 creation ‘Kabzaa’. While acknowledging these visual echoes, Chandru maintains that drawing inspiration is a fundamental part of artistic expression.
The FIDE World Cup 2025 in Goa is nearing its end. Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi has spoken out against criticism of the tournament’s conditions. He highlights Goa’s beauty and excellent hospitality. Gujrathi also discusses his friendship with Anish Giri and his own journey with burnout. He will next play in the Global Chess League 2025.
Armaan Khera reflects on his time working on ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’. He praised Bobby Deol’s warmth and grounded nature. Khera highlighted Aryan Khan’s perfectionism as a director, noting the extensive rehearsals. He also shared a valuable life lesson from Shah Rukh Khan about remaining human regardless of success. The series featured Lakshya and Bobby…
Baburaj withdrew his nomination from the AMMA election, urging investigation into allegations linking him to Shwetha’s case. He vowed to quit acting if found culpable, emphasizing his innocence and the impact of the accusations on his candidacy. Despite stepping back, Baburaj expressed faith in AMMA’s strength and democratic processes, hoping for unity under the new…
In Singrauli district, two minor sisters, ages 16 and 17, were abducted and gang-raped by three men. The victims were discovered unconscious in a jungle after the accused assaulted them and stole their mobile phones. Police arrested Rahul Saket, Rakesh Saket, and Vishwamitra Saket, all local residents, in connection with the crime.
Mitch Marner’s contract year with the Toronto Maple Leafs saw trade rumors. Coach Craig Berube noted a slight dip in Marner’s performance near the deadline. Marner still had a career-best season. He was then traded to the Vegas Golden Knights. Marner signed an eight-year extension before the move. He aims to win the Stanley Cup…
Millions of Hotmail users globally face disruption. The outage started early on July 10, 2025. Users in the United Kingdom, United States, India, and other countries report login failures. Many are locked out or see incorrect credential notifications. Microsoft has not yet issued a statement. Users are advised to monitor Microsoft support pages for updates.
