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On Wednesday, Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth shared more beautiful pictures from their intimate wedding ceremony. Aditi looked radiant in a red lehenga by Sabyasachi Mukherjee and paired it with heavy jewellery to complete her bridal look. Siddharth, too, embraced Sabyasachi's designs, becoming a stylish groom. The album includes moments from their garland exchange ceremony, and in one of the pictures, the couple can be seen adorably greeting the camera. Aditi captioned the post, "The best thing to hold on to in life is each other."

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Before that, Aditi Rao Hydari shared more beautiful pictures from her wedding. Like their previous wedding albums, this post also included some striking black-and-white images. The highlight of this album was the special pictures of Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam, who were both present at the wedding. In her caption, the actress wrote, "It's been a blessed, magical year! In a very special part of our Wedding Ceremonies, we received the blessings and love of our father and mother figures, our Gurus and Mentors. To be in the presence of these special people who have not just seen us grow but have been the reason for that growth was life affirming and beyond."

Aditi added, "Thank you To our beloved Mani sir and Hasini Maam, Leela akka, Kamal sir, Ranjini aunty and Manian uncle, Sudha and Jayendra." Wishing fans and followers happy diwali, Aditi wrote, "We are not done yet fam!! There is more magic and love to share before this unforgettable year ends. Until then, Happy Diwali from Mrs and Mr Adu - Siddhu." 

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Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth officially announced their engagement in March and their wedding in September.

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BookMyShow — the official ticket partner for Ed Sheeran's India tour — has also dropped a note on Instagram. It read, “The wait is over! Ed Sheeran is bringing his tour to India! Get ready for an unforgettable concert experience in Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Shillong, and Delhi NCR! HSBC Cardholders: Enjoy exclusive pre-sale from 9th Dec, 12 PM to 11th Dec, 12 PM General Sale begins on 11th Dec at 4 PM – Don't miss out!”

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Earlier this year, Ed Sheeran was in Mumbai for a concert. The major highlight of his show was the unexpected collaboration between him and Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh. The two made everyone groove to the beats of Diljit's Lover. Sharing a video from the segment on Instagram, Ed Sheeran wrote: “Got to bring out Diljit Dosanjh tonight in Mumbai and sing in Punjabi for the first time. I've had such an incredible time in India, more to come!”

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Ed Sheeran, during his visit to India, was hosted by Kapil Sharma and Farah Khan. 

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Ram Charan also shared the song release announcement on Instagram and said, “Melody of the year!!! One of my favourite tracks from Game Changer has got to be Naa Naa Hyraanaa. Karthik's vocals blend perfectly with Shreya Ghoshal's mesmerising voice creating a truly unforgettable experience. Thaman S' melody is simply superb. Rockstar choreography that is worth all the praise, Bosco Martis you killed it.”

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Earlier this month, the makers unveiled Game Changer's teaser during a special event in Lucknow. The event was attended by Ram Charan and Kiara Advani. Director S Shankar and producer Dil Raju were present as well. Game Changer marks the return of Shankar into the political thriller genre. Ram Charan plays the role of a police officer who battles corruption while dealing with a high-stakes government position. 

Ahead of the teaser release, it was Kiara Advani's poster that made the right noises. The actress looked like a goddess in a mermaid-inspired blue gown. “One day away from witnessing the magic of Global Star Ram Charan and the beautiful Kiara Advani,” read the side note. 

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You do not want to miss Ram Charan's poster where the actor displayed unbeatable swag in a checkered lungi sitting on the railway tracks. Have a look: 

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Game Changer is ready to take the audience on a high-octane action ride on January 10.  

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Earlier in the day, Dua Lipa was clicked arriving in Mumbai for her upcoming concert. In the clip, which was shared by a paparazzo  account on Instagram, the singer was seen making her way to the car in a yellow tee and baggy pants. After spotting her, paps stationed outside the airport said, “Dua..Dua..Dua main yaad rakhna.” 

Dua Lipa announced her India concert back in August. Sharing throwback pictures from her previous India visit on X (formerly Twitter), the singer wrote, “India, I'm coming back!! My trip at the start of this year was a beautiful reminder of how much I love this place. The warmth and energy I felt from everyone I met there was amazing, and I can't wait to see you again to perform in November!!!!” 

India, I'm coming back!! my trip at the start of this year was a beautiful reminder of how much I love this place. The warmth and energy I felt from everyone I met there was amazing, and I can't wait to see you again to perform in November!!!! ???? more infooo at… pic.twitter.com/RMz7UaFwVv

— DUA LIPA (@DUALIPA) August 24, 2024

Dua Lipa celebrated New Year 2024 in India with her family. The singer explored cities like Delhi and Rajasthan. Sharing the photos from her trip on Instagram, she wrote, "I feel so beyond lucky to end my year here in India. Thank you to all the wonderful people here who have shown us so much love, kindness, hospitality and generosity. This experience has been deeply meaningful. I feel lucky to be in and within the magic with my family where we have had the time to explore, regroup, recharge and restart. Ready for the year ahead. What a joy!!!!”

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In terms of work, Dua Lipa released her third studio album Radical Optimism in May 2024.

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Alia and Shaheen Bhatt's mother, veteran actress Soni Razdan, also marked the occasion with a heartfelt birthday post for her daughter. Soni Razdan shared a series of photos featuring the birthday girl on Instagram. In her caption, the doting mother wrote, “Happy Birthday to my semi reclusive, yet always there for me, serious but very funny, slightly blunt but razor sharp,go to analyst, fellow globe trotting, beautiful, brilliant daughter. You do realise that finding photographs of you is a little like a treasure hunt. That's cause every time I want to take a picture you run away or slide expertly out of frame.”

Soni Razdan continued, “That said we have managed to have some amazing times together … somehow - and managed to take some photographs too … somehow, though no thanks to you (mostly) … But it's your birthday and I can only say nice things. Love you darling. Keep sliding but this time make sure it's into frame. Camera - Action !”

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On the work front, Alia Bhatt was last seen in Vasan Bala's Jigra alongside Vedang Raina. Up next, she will appear with Sharvari Wagh in Alpha and share screen space with her husband, Ranbir Kapoor, in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War.

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On their wedding anniversary (earlier this year), Yami Gautam shared pictures with husband and wrote, "Happiest 3. And quite literally now. HappyAnniversarytoUs" Meanwhile, Aditya Dhar also shared a post wishing his better half happy anniversary. Aditya Dhar shared a solo picture of Yami and a few pictures of them together. In the caption, he wrote, "Dearest Yami, You were, are, and always will be the most beautiful woman in the world for me! Happy Anniversary my Love!" Take a look:

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The couple announced the baby's arrival in May sharing a joint post. The couple shared a picture of Lord Krishna holding a baby boy on their respective feeds. The text on the picture read, "We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our beloved son, Vedavid, who graced us with his birth on the auspicious day of Akshay Tritiya. Please shower him with all your kind blessing and love. Warm regards Yami & Aditya."

Yami Gautam is popular for movies like Vicky Donor, Bala, Badlapur, and OMG 2. Aditya Dhar directed Uri-The Surgical Strike which emerged as one of the big hits at the box office. Yami and Aditya reportedly fell in love during the shoot of the film. However, the couple kept their relationship under wraps till their marriage.

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Announcing the baby's arrival, the couple wrote, "Straight from heaven, into our hearts. A whole new life, a whole new start. 22.10.24. She's here!" Take a look:

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Back in June, Drashti Dhami and Neeraj Khemka made their pregnancy announcement. In the video shared on Instagram, the actress sported her baby bump while the couple held wine glasses and a banner that read, "Could be pink, could be blue. All we know is that we are due. October 2024. Take a look:

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Drashti Dhami and Neeraj Khemka got married in February 2015. Drashti Dhami has appeared in many popular daily soaps such as Dill Mill Gayye, Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon, Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil, Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani and Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka.

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Hwang In Yeop and Jung Chaeyeon's sizzling on-screen chemistry in Family By Choice captured fans' attention ever since the release of the first episode. The duo even sparked dating rumours with their heartwarming interactions both on and off the set. A recent clip from their live broadcast captured them sharing playful moments, fueling speculations of a possible romance. In the viral clip, Hwang In Yeop was seen struggling to open a bag of chips. Watching him struggle Jung Chaeyeon fed him some chips from her own pack, making fans wonder if there was something special going on between them.

They weren't afraid of doing it live with 1.5k+ people watching. Dispatch might as well be found jobless. #FamilyByChoice pic.twitter.com/8GvPdaEtaK

— muth (@Murizza_hiyily) November 7, 2024

Hwang In Yeop and Jung Chaeyeon first sparked dating rumours back in October when Hwang In Yeop publicly showed his affection for Jung Chaeyeon during a live stream. Fans were left stunned when he jokingly hushed Jung Chaeyeon by holding her arm and even putting a finger to her mouth. Over time, fans have remained confused about whether the two are more than just friends or if they have only become close while filming. 

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ICYDK: Hwang In Yeop and Jung Chaeyeon played each other's love interest in the romantic comedy series Family By Choice. In addition to Bae Hyun Sung, their characters experience the highs and lows of growing up together. 

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In a separate post by Samantha Ruth Prabhu, we spotted her and Varun Dhawan enjoying themselves with some of the crew members at the success bash. From posing with each other to cutting a Citadel: Honey Bunny-themed cake, it was an evening full of joy and laughter. Oh, Gulshan Devaiah was present at the party too. He flashed a beaming smile in a group photo. Samantha looked pretty in a beige top adorned with beads and flared black pants. Varun kept it simple in a blue T-shirt and white trousers. After the cake-cutting ceremony, he fed a piece to Samantha as well. “A beautiful evening spent with the loveliest people, my heart overflowing with gratitude,” read the caption. 

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Reacting to the post, Varun Dhawan commented, “The best Co star evaaaaaaa” Actor Saquib Saleem simply wrote, “Sam” and added a slew of red heart emojis. Citadel: Honey Bunny directors Raj and DK said, “Finally we get to celebrate after a long hard journey! You've been amazing.” 

Citadel: Honey Bunny, the Indian version of the popular spy-action series released on Prime Video on November 6. While the show opened to average reviews, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Varun Dhawan were praised for their powerful performances. The series was produced by the Russo Brothers' AGBO. 

Meanwhile, Varun Dhawan is making the right noises for Baby John. Directed by Kalees, the much-anticipated action drama is set for release on December 25. 

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The couple's wedding invitation features Sobhita and Naga Chaitanya's names, along with the names of both families across generations. The wedding date, December 4, 2024, is clearly highlighted.

The card combines traditional South Indian design elements with elegance. It includes symbols like hanging temple bells, which represent new beginnings and blessings and brass lamps at the bottom. The message on the card read, "We are delighted to announce the wedding of Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya. Your good wishes and blessings are much appreciated on this special occasion."

Ma Anna marriage #NagaChaithanya weds #SobhitaDhulipala pic.twitter.com/2wh5kXMYy0

— NagaChaitanya_Fan❤️ (@chay_rohit_fan) November 16, 2024

In October this year, Naga Chaitanya shared his first post featuring his fiancee since their engagement announcement. In the new post, Naga and Sobhita are seen twinning in black outfits. Naga wore a black leather jacket and a grey T-shirt, while Sobhita chose a sleeveless black top paired with oversized baggy jeans. The mirror selfie was taken in an elevator. Sharing the post on Instagram, he wrote, "Everything everywhere all at once." Notably, the comments section was disabled.

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Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala got engaged on August 8 after dating for nearly one-and-a-half years. Nagarjuna announced the good news on X. He wrote, "We are delighted to announce the engagement of our son, Naga Chaitanya, to Sobhita Dhulipala, which took place this morning at 9:42 a.m. We are overjoyed to welcome her into our family. Congratulations to the happy couple! Wishing them a lifetime of love and happiness. God bless! 8.8.8. A beginning of infinite love."

"We are delighted to announce the engagement of our son, Naga Chaitanya, to Sobhita Dhulipala, which took place this morning at 9:42 a.m.!!
We are overjoyed to welcome her into our family.
Congratulations to the happy couple!
Wishing them a lifetime of love and happiness.... pic.twitter.com/buiBGa52lD

— Nagarjuna Akkineni (@iamnagarjuna) August 8, 2024

For the unversed, Naga Chaitanya was previously married to Samantha Ruth Prabhu. They got married in 2017 and announced their separation in a joint statement in October 2021.

One particularly striking shot shows Ajith, soaked in blood and collapsing to his knees, hinting at the physical and emotional toll his character will endure.

5️⃣ Million views and counting! ???? The VIDAAMUYARCHI teaser sets the charts on fire. ???? Perseverance always prevails! ⚡️

???? https://t.co/ptOYpJ2e1o#VidaaMuyarchi In Cinemas worldwide from PONGAL 2025!#AjithKumar #MagizhThirumeni @LycaProductions #Subaskaran @gkmtamilkumaran... pic.twitter.com/Eaf2st4Qo3

- Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) November 29, 2024

This unexpected announcement from Lyca Productions comes at an interesting time, coinciding with rumours that Mythri Movie Makers are eyeing a 2025 Pongal release for Good Bad Ugly, the upcoming film featuring Ajith and director Adhik Ravichandran. However, Lyca Productions has now confirmed that Vidaamuyarchi will be the one to join the Pongal race. Notably, it was during the Pongal festival of 2023 that Ajith's last film, Thunivu, directed by H. Vinoth, hit theatres.

Production banner Mythri Movie Makers shared the news on Thursday evening in a post on Instagram.

"Pushpa's Rule The biggest Indian film is certified with U/A and is all set to give you a WILDFIRE big screen experience. #Pushpa2TheRule," the studio wrote alongside a post of the movie.

Pushpa 2: The Rule is directed by Sukumar and also features returning stars Rashmika Mandanna as Srivalli and Fahadh Faasil as SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat.

The trailer of the sequel was unveiled on November 17 at Patna's jam-packed Gandhi Maidan.

It is produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings with music on T-Series. 

Actor Vikrant Massey was awarded the Personality of the Year award and Navjyot Bandivadekar won the Best Debut Director award for his Marathi film Gharat Ganpati. Swedish filmmaker Levan Akin's Crossing was awarded the prestigious ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal. Australian filmmaker Phillip Noyce was presented with the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the world of cinema.

Take a look at the full list of winners:

1. Golden Peacock (Best Film): Toxic (Lithuanian language)

2. Best Actress: Vesta Matuliyte and Iva Rupeikaite (Toxic)

3. Best Actor: Clement Faveau (Holy Cow)

4. Best Director: Bogdan Muresanu (The New Year That Never Came)

5. Special Jury Award: Louise Courvoisier (Holy Cow)

6. Special Mention (Best Actor Male): Adam Besa (Who Do I Belong To)

7. Best Web Series: Lampan (Marathi language)

8. Best Debut for Feature Film Director: Sarah Friedland (Familiar Touch)

The 55th IFFI celebrated not only exceptional filmmaking but also the global unity that cinema fosters across cultures and nations.

Ananya, who headlined a series titled Call Me Bae under Karan Johar's production, also shared that Karan is the first one who pops the bubble world around her.  Ananya said, "Not at all. He is the first one to pop the bubble. Rather than feeding us, ki yeh karna hai woh karna hai (telling us to do this or that), he's just there as a strong pillar of support." Ananya also shared Karan calls her if he doesn't like her performance or a remark made during an interview.

On Ananya's 26th birthday, she received a hilarious birthday wish from her mentor Karan Johar. The filmmaker shared a selfie with Ananya on his Instagram Stories and wrote, "It's her birthday, she insisted I post." Ananya Panday made her Bollywood debut in Karan Johar's 2019 production Student of the Year 2. After that, the duo collaborated on the Prime Video web series Call Me Bae. The picture was re-shared by Ananya, who replied saying, "hehehe love youuuu."

On the work front, Ananya Panday was last seen in Vikramaditya Motwane's CTRL. The film also featured  Vihaan Samat in a key role. It debuted on Netflix and received positive responses from the audience. Now, the actress is busy filming for the second season of her web series Call Me Bae. She will also be seen in another Karan Johar production alongside Akshay Kumar.

Randeep Hooda re-shared the post on his Instagram Stories and added two red hearts. 

Randeep Hooda recently attended the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024 in Goa. His directorial debut Swatantrya Veer Savarkar was the opening film of the Indian Panorama section at the event. Expressing his love and admiration for his wife Lin Laishram, Randeep said, “Meri patni Lin mere liye bhagyashali sabit huin hain. Wedding anniversary pat main chhuti lunga maine sabko bol diya hai. [My wife has been lucky for me. I will take a day off on my wedding anniversary (November 29).]

Back in September, the couple visited the Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha. Sharing pictures from their visit, Lin Laishram wrote, “As we say goodbye to Lord Ganesh, let's carry his blessings with us, trusting that he will remove all obstacles in our path. May his departure bring peace, especially to the people of Manipur, and may we all unite to protect and save innocent lives. Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkarya!”

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On the work front, Randeep Hooda will next be seen in Jaat alongside Sunny Deol. Directed by Gopichand Malineni, the film is produced by Mythri Movie Makers and People Media Factory.

This situation seems to be the result of months of escalating tensions between HYBE and Min Hee Jin. The former ADOR CEO is touted to be the mentor of NewJeans and she was also the executive producer of the group. Min Hee Jin was made to step down from her position at ADOR in August, which did not sit well with NewJeans. Since Min Hee Jin's removal as ADOR CEO, the group has allegedly been getting mistreated by the company. They have accused ADOR of workplace harassment and violating their artists' rights, which finally culminated in their exit from the company. 

HYBE Vs Min Hee Jin

On April 22, it was reported that HYBE had started an audit of ADOR and requested Min Hee Jin's resignation, citing suspicions that she was attempting a coup for sole management rights of ADOR (and thus, NewJeans). ADOR released a statement in reaction to the audit, accusing Hybe of plagiarism, infringement of creative work, and deliberate attempts to discredit the accomplishments of both ADOR and NewJeans. 

To remove Min from her position, HYBE called an urgent shareholders' meeting at the beginning of May. All five of the NewJeans members filed court petitions supporting Min's request for an injunction to halt the meeting, while other Hybe executives filed petitions supporting the parent firm. Ultimately, the injunction was granted after the court decided that HYBE lacked evidence against Min to warrant a dismissal. 

NewJeans Vs HYBE and ADOR

After months-long disputes and conflicts between Min Hee Jin and HYBE, Min finally stepped down from the CEO position on August 27 but kept the position of NewJeans' creative director. Amidst this, NewJeans openly stated their support for Min Hee Jin. In a surprise YouTube livestream on September 11, the group expressed their dissatisfaction with HYBE's management skills and highlighted her crucial role in forming their identity. 

As the controversy grew, attention shifted to NewJeans' struggle against what they called a toxic work environment. On October 15, the group's member Hanni gave testimony before the Environment and Labor Committee of the South Korean National Assembly, detailing instances of harassment and discrimination at ADOR. 

Amidst escalating hostilities, NewJeans gave ADOR an ultimatum on November 13, pointing out several violations of their exclusive contract and threatening to end the arrangement if they weren't fixed in 14 days. On November 20, Min Hee Jin formally stepped down as the creative director of ADOR. 

Days later, NewJeans announced their contract termination with ADOR after failing to reach an agreement with their company. Although ADOR denied their claims and insisted that the group is still bound to their label by contract, NewJeans has declared its intentions to stay together even after exiting the company. The group plans to fight for the NewJeans trademarks in court.

The words, situations and actions that Sikandar Ka Muqaddar packs into its runtime of nearly two and a half hours are all perfectly in order until the makers seek to turn the clock back so much that the whole contraption is on the brink of collapsing in an ungainly heap. If it does not, it is only because the film isn't really aiming all that high. The fall, therefore, isn't too precipitous.

The fate of Sikandar Ka Muqaddar, produced, directed and co-written by Neeraj Pandey, is sealed primarily by its ill-advised insistence on embracing and playing up mothballed generic methods that were once the mainstay of Mumbai potboilers. They stick out no matter how harmless they are.

As obsessions and aspirations collide in this lowkey crime thriller, a cop with an unblemished detection record targets a seemingly gormless bloke who instils and repairs computers for a living. The titular protagonist, Sikandar Sharma (Avinash Tiwary), a man from Kanpur, is both a mouse and a hare.

The investigator, Jaswinder Singh (Jimmy Shergill), unrelenting in his pursuit, is a cat and a wolf rolled into one. For him, the hunt is as much a game as a chase.

The former pays the price for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. The latter suffers the consequences of diving inordinately deep into a case. Sikandar encounters one misfortune after misfortune as he tries to gather the pieces of a life torn to shreds by the cocksure, know-all cop, the latter, too, has his share of hell to pay.

The film opens in 2009. Four armed men plan to raid a diamond fair in Mumbai. The police are tipped off. The robbery attempt is thwarted. The criminals are gunned down. In the melee, five red solitaires disappear. IO Jaswinder Singh, who prides himself on his mool vritti (instinct), rounds up three suspects.

Besides Sikandar, who is at the scene of the crime to supervise the AV systems installed there, the needle of suspicion points to two employees of a diamond trading firm, Mangesh Desai (Rajeev Mehta) and Kamini Singh (Tamannaah Bhatia).

Although Sikandar is number three on the list of suspects, Jaswinder has a gut feeling that the computer technician is the man to nail. He spares no effort to get the accused to make a clean breast. The trio pleads innocence.

Cut to 15 years later. Sikandar has moved on. He now works for a construction company in Abu Dhabi. Back in Mumbai, Jaswinder hits the skids. He is dismissed from the police force (for being drunk on duty) and is divorced by his wife, Kaushalya (Divya Dutta) on the same day.

As he sits on the terrace of a bar drinking himself silly, Jaswinder remembers Sikandar, the man he hounded out of the country a decade and a half ago. It's time for the first for a flashback. There are many more as the film zigzags its way between 2009 and the present day.

Sikandar Ka Muqaddar repeatedly breaches the line that separates the whimsical from the arbitrary. It errs more on the side of the latter. The fare that is rustled up in the bargain adds up to little. The film has neither spark nor sparkle.

When Sikandar Sharma returns to Mumbai for a long-awaited meeting with his one-time tormentor, Jaswinder Singh confesses to him that his instinct failed him for once. But the admission, predictably, does not mark the end of the story.

At one point in the conversation, Jaswinder suggests that Sikandar's story should be titled Teen Devian (a 1965 Dev Anand film). Indeed, the latter has three women in his life - Kamini, a single mother left by her husband for another woman; Priya Sawant (Ridhima Pandit), a nurse who helps him take care of his ailing mother; and Tabassum Khan (Zoya

Afroz), a colleague who accompanies him on weekly movie dates in Abu Dhabi.

It turns out that all three, Kamini much more than the others, have had a role to play in shaping Sikandar's muqaddar. By the time the audience is allowed to be privy to what each one has brought to the table, the battle of attrition between the two men turns into a desultorily up-and-down affair, more words than action.

Even to the most inveterate of mystery movie lovers, Sikandar Ka Muqaddar is unlikely to deliver any genuine delights. Its narrative arc is wholly in the realms of the expected. It is from miles away that one can see what is coming, with Sikandar sliding into chaos and misery every time he seems to be close to a turnaround.

A move to Agra with his wife to take up employment in a glass factory owned by a friend's maternal uncle augurs well. But the escape is short-lived as setbacks pile up quickly and the man is back to running for cover.

Much of the background score in Sikandar Ka Muqaddar is jarring. It is hardly in sync with the needs of a film playing on a streaming platform. On the big screen, the decibels might have passed muster, especially because one of the key ideas of the film is to evoke an era gone by. But in a smaller, more intimate format, it sounds way too excessive.

The three key members of the cast - Avinash Tiwary, Jimmy Shergill and Tamannaah Bhatia - strain every muscle in their histrionic armoury to make their way through a film that struggles with pace and erratic energy levels.

Sikandar Ka Muqaddar is smartly packaged. What it needed more of was novelty in the matter of what it crams into its bag of contrived tricks. The missing solitaires do inevitably show up, but neither the diamonds nor the subsequent twists that the stones trigger alter the fortunes of the flagging film.

1. Be Melodramatic - Netflix: The show follows a group of friends who move into an apartment to support their friend during a difficult time. This project features Chun Woo-hee, Jeon Yeo-been and Han Ji-eun in key roles.

2. Your House Helper - Kocowa: A group of friends moves into their friend's house to help with the rent and support her through the loss of her father. Directed by Jeon Woo-seong and Lim Se-joon, this show explores themes of friendship and family.

3. Still 17 - Netflix: Headlined by Shin Hye-sun and Yang Se-jong, this drama tells the story of a woman who wakes up from a 13-year coma and must adjust to life as a 30-year-old. She reconnects with a man who blames himself for the events that led to her coma.

4. It's Okay, That's Love - Prime Video: Centered around mental health, this show explores the struggles of the characters, each dealing with their past or emotional challenges. Set in a mental health facility, it depicts how the patients and staff form a bond that feels like a found family.

5. When The Camellia Blooms - Netflix: Written by Lim Sang-choon and directed by Cha Yeong-hoon, this drama became one of the highest-rated mini-series of 2019. It follows the story of a woman who finds herself entangled in love and the complexities of her past.

6. My Secret Terrius - Prime Video: This series follows a secret agent who becomes a caring nanny to a single mom's children as part of a disguise. As he befriends her, he grows close to the kids and becomes involved with the neighbourhood watch group.

7. Tale Of Nokdu - Netflix: Based on a webtoon by Hye Jin-yang, this show tells the story of a man who disguises himself as a woman to enter a mysterious women-only village in search of the truth about his birth.

8. Hospital Playlist - Netflix: A powerful found-family drama that focuses on five friends—Jo Jung-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok, Jung Kyung-ho, Kim Dae-myung and Jeon Mi-do – who are all surgeons at a hospital. Their deep bond and shared experiences make this show truly special.

9. Mad Dog - Netflix: The story follows Yoo Ji-tae, Woo Do-hwan and Ryu Hwa-young as a team of investigators trying to uncover the truth behind a mysterious plane crash. Yoo Ji-tae lost his family in the crash, while Woo Do-hwan lost his brother. As the team comes together, they support each other through misunderstandings and uncovering the truth.

10. My Shy Boss - Prime Video: Featuring Yeon Woo-jin and Park Hye-su, this show centres around a CEO of a public relations company who is shy and struggles with social interactions. Park Hye-su plays an extroverted character who joins the company and brings energy, contrasting with the CEO's personality.

In the same promo, the veteran actor asks Ananya Panday if being his daughter has given her any “privileges.” To this, the actress replies, “Nepotism, they have attached this shame to it. I don't want to not be known as your daughter.” When Ananya asks her father, “Do you think I am a good actor?” Chunky Panday's LOL reply is, “At home or on screen?”

Chunky Panday also discusses how Ananya Panday approaches her work, noting that she first reads the script and then decides to take on a film, rather than just going with the flow. He advises her, “Sometimes, you have to just do a film.” Ananya fires back, saying, “You don't have to give me advice after Liger.”

At one point, Chunky Panday asks Ananya, “Do you think you and I talk enough?” Ananya Panday responds, “Today is the most I think I have spoken to you in my life.” The promo also features Chunky saying, “I love you, Ananya,” to which the actress responds, “I love you, Dad.” The father-daughter duo shares a warm hug towards the end.

The text attached to the promo reads, “EP. #1 of #BeAParentYaar features the most awesome father-daughter duo Chunky Panday & Ananya Panday.”

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On the work front, Ananya Panday was last seen in the Netflix original, CTRL. On the other hand, Chunky Panday last appeared with Anupam Kher in Vijay 69.

She further stated that sometimes, a person's life can be taken due to someone else's wrongdoings. She added, "No matter what anyone else thinks, the truth will eventually reveal itself." Tanya also shared that despite facing challenges, her daughter never "succumbed to fear or depression". She described Tishaa as "the bravest version of brave" and "the most fearless 20-year-old ever."

Tanya clarified that Tishaa did not have cancer. She explained, "The truth is that my daughter never had cancer. At the age of 15 and a half, she received a vaccine that possibly triggered an autoimmune condition, wrongly diagnosed (we did not know this at the time)." In her message, Tanya urged parents to seek multiple opinions before proceeding with tests like bone marrow tests or biopsies if their child experiences lymph node swelling. She pointed out that swollen lymph nodes can be caused by emotional trauma or untreated infections, and not just medical conditions. Tanya shared that their family had been drawn into a "medical trap" before they discovered the truth.

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She concluded, "Parents if God forbid your child just has 'lymph node swellings'~ PLEASE make sure to get a second & third opinion before going in for a 'bone-marrow test or a biopsy. Lymph nodes are the body's defence guards & they can also swell due to emotional trauma etc or due to a previous infection not being treated fully. We were already sucked into the 'medical trap' much before all this information found us. I pray daily that no kid should ever have to face this cruel world of medical traps or hidden negative forces.

Tishaa Kumar's mother Tanya Singh is the daughter of composer Ajit Singh and sister of actress Nattasha Singh.

Digvijay Rathee and Avinash Mishra's brawl gets intensified with Digvijay telling his co-contestant, “Bahar milega na toh bahar ukhad lunga (Meet me outside and then you will see).” “Ukhad lena tu. Tu aa jaana (Do whatever you wish. You just come)” retorts Avinash aggressively. 

An angry Avinash Mishra then gets up to lift a tray and puts it in Digvijay's lap. He says, “Yeh mei Digvijay ke liye lae raha hun agar barana hai toh barale warne apne kaam ke liye kuch rakh sakta hai toh rakhle. (I am bringing this for Digvijay. If you want to increase the contents inside then do it or else if you can keep something in it for your use then you are free to do it as well.).” Avinash's gesture prompts shocked reactions from the other housemates. 

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This was not the first time viewers witnessed a heated exchange between Avinash Mishra and Digvijay Rathee. Previously, the two got embroiled in a physical fight during a task. In a video posted by the makers on Instagram, both parties were seen using crude language against each other. In a fit of fury, Digvijay pushed Avinash and the latter imitated the violent gesture. Avinash pushed Digvijay so hard that he fell as the contestants rushed to his aid. Full story here: 

Bigg Boss 18 which premiered on October 6 is hosted by Salman Khan. This year the the theme of the reality show is Time ka Tandav (Dance of Time). 

Needless to say, Abhishek Verma's industry colleagues showered the comments section with congratulatory messages. Pankit Thakker wrote, “Stay blessed.” Jatin Arora said, “Wishing you both all the love and happiness…” Urvashi Dholakia commented, “Many Many congratulations.” Mudasir Bhat posted, “Mubrakaaaaa.” Rahul Dev wrote, “Biggg Congratulations.” Karan Patel posted a LOL comment. It read, “Phass gayi Raziya gundon mein …. Congratulations to the both of you mere bhai ….!” Many others followed suit.

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On the work front, Abhishek Verma is widely recognized for his role in Star Plus' hit daily soap Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. The show featured a stellar cast, including Divyanka Tripathi, Karan Patel, Ruhanika Dhawan, Anita Hassanandani, Aditi Bhatia, Krishna Mukherjee, Aly Goni and Vivek Dahiya in key roles. The romantic drama, produced by Ekta Kapoor under the banner of Balaji Telefilms, revolves around Tamil dentist Ishita Iyer and Punjabi businessman Raman Bhalla, who are neighbours in Delhi. The series captures how their relationship evolves from strangers to lovers.

Abhishek Verma has also appeared alongside Sharman Joshi and Asha Negi in Baarish.

Along with a selfie of the two of them, Shrima wrote, "A big shoutout to my MIL for all the support, love, and babysitting the kids while I went on my getaway. While she underwent cancer treatment, I refrained from posting too much of her because she wasn't looking her best, and I respect her privacy." She also placed a crown emoji on Brindya's photo.

Last year, Aishwarya revealed that her mother had been diagnosed with cancer. She spoke about her mother's cancer battle during a special event organized by the GSB Seva Mandal for cancer patients. At the time, Aishwarya opened up about the impact of cancer on her family, adding that her father, Krishnaraj Rai, had tragically died from cancer in March 2017. Aishwarya shared, "Cancer has touched our lives personally. First, it was my dad, and then my mum got it earlier this year, but she has come out of it, with the support of so many incredible doctors and a lot of love and blessings from everyone."

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is currently in the news. Courtesy: the ongoing divorce rumours with Abhishek Bachchan. These rumours gained traction when the couple arrived separately at a high-profile wedding In July. The speculation intensified when Abhishek liked an Instagram post discussing the increase in "grey divorces," which further fuelled the divorce rumours.

The post, which Abhishek Bachchan liked, revolves around the idea of "Why love stops being easy." It also states, "Couples who have been married for long are now parting ways. What has prompted their decision and why are grey divorces on the rise?"

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan married in April 2007. The two welcomed their daughter Aaradhya Bachchan in November 2011. So far, the couple have not confirmed nor denied the divorce rumours.

On the professional front, they worked together in several films such as Dhai Akshar Prem Ke (2000), Kuch Naa Kaho (2003), Dhoom 2 (2006), Umrao Jaan (2006), Guru (2007), Sarkar Raj (2008), and Raavan (2010)."

The film premiered this week at the 55th International Film Festival of India in Goa. It is now headed to the International Competition line-up of the upcoming 29th International Film Festival of Kerala.

Rhythm of Dammam - the title alludes to a musical tradition germane to the Siddi way of life - shines a light on the plight of the marginalised Afro-Indian tribe that languishes at the bottom of India's social hierarchy.

In 2013, Cherian's debut feature, Papilio Buddha, probed systemic and physical violence perpetrated against Dalits, women and the environment. Three years later, he made Ka Bodyscapes, a film about three rebellious millennials who defy notions of gender and sexuality perpetuated to a change-averse society.

Rhythm of Dammam isn't quite as subversive but, like the filmmaker's previous films, is political to the core. Using relatively muted means, it examines the marginalization of the Siddis who have suffered centuries of oppression.

Cherian's script, which draws liberally from his extensive documentation of the lives of the forest dwellers, alludes tangentially yet unambiguously to the obliteration of the endangered minority's history, culture and language.

Rhythm of Dammam, lit and lensed by Sabin Uralikandy, has the tone and texture of a documentary. However, the seeds of an ethnographic film embedded in the film are grafted upon a full-blown fictional structure for the purpose of elucidation. The strategy works wonderfully well.

The film's protagonist, a 12-year-old Siddi boy, Jayaram (Chinmaya Siddi), struggles to come to terms with the demise of his grandfather Rama Bantu Siddi (Parashuram Siddi). His anguish, bewilderment and fears are aggravated by the ways in which the adults around him react to the death and its aftermath.

His alcoholic, debt-ridden father Bhaskara (Prashant Siddi, widely known to Kannada movie fans), bickers endlessly with his younger brother Ganapathi (Nagaraj Siddi). The two men have their eyes on what the deceased man is believed to have bequeathed to them.

Their home and the land on which it stands are in danger of being seized by the upper-caste landlord to whom Bhaskara owes a few thousand rupees. He hopes to avert the eventuality with the inherited money. But the box Bhaskara digs out of a corner of the house contains trinkets of little material worth.

To Jayaram, however, the heirloom, no matter how worthless, become a ready, if unsettling, conduit to the hoary roots of his brutally exploited tribe who were brought to India as slaves by Portuguese and Arab traders and thereafter left to deal with continuing subjugation and persecution over many centuries.

The principal actors in Rhythm of Dammam, set in Yellapur in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, where a large percentage of Hindu Siddis are concentrated, are all non-actors from the community. The actors cast as non-tribals, all tertiary characters - the landlord, a doctor, or an instructor in a tribal boys' hostel - are (or look like) real people.

Cherian sets the actors free to improvise their performances, songs and dances. Many extended shots with a static camera provide naturalistic, unmediated frames to create a tangible context for the sufferings of the Siddis even as Jayaram's visions of his forebears transport the boy, and the audience, to a surreal, often disturbing, zone.

The assimilation of the Siddis we see in the film is complete, so, ironically, is their alienation from mainstream India. They speak a creole of Konkani, which is the language of their religious chants. Their gods and rituals are Hindu. But their spirit - embodied in the white-robed figure of the grandfather Jayaram sees and touches in his dreams/nightmares - is driven by a yearning for an identity.

Politics makes its emphatic way into Rhythm of Dammam. The songs and dances of the Siddis, performed to the accompaniment of the dual-headed cylinder drums called dammam, which also gives their principal musical tradition its name.

The dances are studiedly unchoreographed. The actors work themselves up into a frenzy and create their own moves once they get into the swing of the music. It is marked by a distinctly Afro accent.

Haunted by what his grandpa is trying to tell him, Jayaram turns febrile, teeters on the edge of delirium, and is branded a problem child in need of healing. A fretful mother, an aunt possessed by Goddess Yellamma, a community shaman and a doctor who prescribes psychiatric treatment suggest ways to help the boy tide over his problem.

Jayaram's fragile state of mind reflects the reality of a community that dangles between a past they have all but forgotten and a present that they would rather put behind them.

A young man raps angrily, bemoaning the community's loss of the soul, language and identity. The languages Jayaram speaks serve to denote how far removed the Siddis of India are from their Bantu roots.

In Jayaram's school, the medium of instruction is Kannada. The teacher, a non-Siddi, makes the students recite a patriotic pledge before testing the students' knowledge of the world's seven continents. Jayaram is lost in thought.

The teacher ridicules him. He asks: Where do you live, Jayaram? Please, the boy replies. That is the name of his village. Jayaram's ancestry, straddling two continents, is shrouded in a dense haze. For him, the assertion of specificity of location stems from a desire to belong.

When Jayaram is admitted to a hostel, the mass prayer there, rendered in Sanskrit, is overtly religious. Every step that he moves away from his moorings is indicative of the blows that his ancestors have faced.

Amid the politics that Rhythm of Dammam espouses, Cherian sprinkles the narrative with pure magic seen through the pristine eyes of a pre-teen boy. The tender, poetic imagery suggests a despairing search for stability amid a frightening absence of certitude.

Rhythm of Dammam trains its empathetic spotlight on the troubles of one community. But not only does the film give voice to the voiceless, it also speaks to all those who find themselves painted into a corner by history.

Hitting all the right notes, Rhythm of Dammam laments the undermining of a civilisational tapestry that thrives on diversity.

The actor, on Thursday, took to his Instagram to share a video where he expressed how heartbroken he was after hearing the news.

In the video, Annu, who couldn't hold back his tears said, "I am shattered, my heart is filled with grief. This Thursday, Nov 28, has brought tragic, agonizing news that my beloved brother, adorable friend Alok Sehgal, who I fondly address as Raju Ji, is no more. I got a message, and I feel so unfortunate that I cannot go for his antim darshan. I am in Hyderabad for a performance. I have to face the audience; I will be able to see thousands, but I won't be able to see my friend, Alok Sehgal."

Along with the video, the actor added a caption that read, "Unexplainable grief has shattered me to the core by the sudden demise of beloved friend Sh Alok Sehgal, who we used to fondly address 'RAJU JI'. May the almighty bless his soul and give strength to bhabhi and children, and other family members to bear this irreplaceable loss. om shaaNti shaaNti shaaNti / "

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Annu was recently seen in The Signature. The movie also stars Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhry, Ranvir Shorey, Neena Kulkarni, and others in key roles.

The actor is best known for his roles in movies such as Mandi, Utsav, Mr. India, Tezaab, Ram Lakhan, Ghayal, Hum, Darr, Sardar, Om Jai Jagadish, Aitraaz, and 7 Khoon Maaf, among others. He also hosts the radio show Suhaana Safar With Annu Kapoor. Kapoor has directed several plays and a feature film Abhay, starring Nana Patekar. He is also known for hosting the popular singing show Antakshari.

Asked about how their families get along with each other in the last few months, Nagarjuna's son told Zoom, "It's been lovely getting to know Sobhita and her family the past few months, watching the families interact has been a joy. I am really looking forward to and excited for the wedding day, going through all the rituals and watching the families come together."

He added, "I am treated like a son. There has been a lot of comfort and many things in common from the get-go. Sobhita is a family girl, and we have all celebrated a couple of festivals together as well."

During the same interview, Naga Chaitanya dismissed the speculation around selling their wedding video to an OTT platform. "This is false news. There is no such deal," replied the actor. The Premam actor asserted that his wedding would be "lavish" in terms of rituals as Sobhita's family has taken a "keen interest" in following traditional customs. "It's a very intimate guest list with only immediate family and friends," he concluded.

Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya will marry on December 4 at the Annapurna Studios, Hyderabad. The studio holds a sentimental value for the Akkineni family symbolising their long legacy in the Telugu film industry.

Malaika Arora announced her latest business venture in an Instagram post on Thursday. The actress shared a picture with her son and business partner Arhaan, which featured the mother-son duo wearing matching black jackets with the text, “Scarlett House” written on the back. They were captured standing in the hallway of their new restaurant, which was covered with floral red wallpaper. The caption on the post read, “Collaborating for the first time @scarletthousebombay.” 

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Soon after the announcement was made, Malaika Arora received congratulatory messages from her friends and family. Sharing the announcement post on her Instagram Stories, Kareena Kapoor wrote, "Congratulations, Malla and Arhaan. Can't wait to come in and eat.”

Malaika's sister Amrita Arora also penned a heartfelt message and wrote, “Congratulations, my darling sister and Arhaan. Finally, your dream project gets to meet everyone”

In an interview, Malaika Arora talked about her latest business venture. "I wanted a space where you could just be. Without feeling like someone is yanking a chair from underneath you,” the actress told Vogue India. 

Malaika also shared the reason behind collaborating with her son Arhaan for the project. She said, “We both love food, and we love entertaining people. We've travelled the world together and often return with recipes we'd want to recreate at home. So, starting a restaurant felt like the most organic thing to do.”

If at all her mother's comment left her discomfited, Sonakshi Sinha didn't show it and responded deftly. "Wo thoda debatable hai. Usko (Zaheer) lagta hai voh mujhse zyada pyaar karta hai. Mujhe lagta hai main usse zyada pyaar karti hoon. Ab settle kaun karega yeh maamla? (It's debatable. He thinks he loves me more and I think I love him more. Who will settle the case?)."

The clip was shared on Reddit and the Internet shared its views on it in no time. A user wrote, "Oh god, that was actually so sad and awkward to watch. They thought her statement was heading in a completely different direction and celebrated a little too early. You can see he was a bit hurt by where that went." Another wrote, "Sona handled it really well. You could see she sensed that he felt bad about it". A third comment read, "The way Sonakshi handled it is really impressive. But I really felt bad for that guy."

Kapil's show also stars Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Rajiv Thakur and Archana Puran Singh. Season 2 promises to celebrate India and its rich culture with the superstars of the country. The format of The Great Indian Kapil Show is largely identical to that of Sharma's former shows The Kapil Sharma Show and Comedy Nights with Kapil. The Great Indian Kapil Show stream on Netflix.

Vicky Donor (2012)
This Yami Gautam and Ayushmann Khurrana film has stayed in our hearts rent-free. Yami played the role of a banker in the Shoojit Sircar film.

Kaabil (2017)
Yami played the female lead Supriya opposite Hrithik Roshan's Rohan in the film. Yami's character is an independent working woman who is blind since birth. She falls in love with Rohan, a voiceover artist who's also blind. Their marital life is rocked when Supriya is assaulted by a couple of men and she kills herself when they get no justice but only humiliation. Yami brought out the vulnerability and strength of the character with great sensitivity, and Kaabil became one of the highest-grossing films of the year.

URI- The Surgical Strike (2019)
Yami played RAW analyst and undercover agent Pallavi Sharma, who isn't afraid to work in the field. Her character is shown in her element as she interrogates terrorists and takes part in planning the surgical strike. It was one of the few films at the time that showed a female character actively participating in the military.

A Thursday (2022)
In the vigilante thriller, Yami Gautam takes the forefront and steps into the intense role of Naina Jaiswal. From the body language to the characterizations to the appearance, she brilliantly stepped into the skin of the character and won widespread acclaim from everyone.

Lost (2022)
In the thriller film, Yami Gautam surprised everyone with her dynamic performance as Vidhi Sahani. The actress portrayed the dimensions of her character brilliantly, yet again, truly cementing her position as a force to be reckoned with. 

Chor Nikal Kar Bhaaga (2023)
The heist thriller Chor Nikal Kar Bhaaga features Yami Gautam in the role of Neha Grover. As the film progressed, it unfolded several layers of her character, which Yami Gautam tapped on very perfectly.

OMG 2 (2023)
In last year's one of the biggest blockbusters, OMG 2, Yami stepped into the role of Kamini Maheshwari. With a very solid performance as a lawyer, the actress effortlessly blended herself into the character and gave an excellent performance.

Article 370 (2024)

In this year's blockbuster hit, Article 370, Yami Gautam dominated the screen with her brilliant performance as Zooni Haksar. From the action sequences to the dramatic scenes and emotional sequences, the actress truly stole the show and carried the film on her own. From the critics to the audiences, the actress garnered praise from everyone for her extraordinary performance in the film.

Dua Lipa announced her Mumbai concert with a set of pictures on X (formerly Twitter). At that time, she wrote, “India, I'm coming back!! My trip at the start of this year was a beautiful reminder of how much I love this place. The warmth and energy I felt from everyone I met there was amazing, and I can't wait to see you again to perform in November!!!!  more info at http://dualipa.com”

India, I'm coming back!! my trip at the start of this year was a beautiful reminder of how much I love this place. The warmth and energy I felt from everyone I met there was amazing, and I can't wait to see you again to perform in November!!!! ???? more infooo at… pic.twitter.com/RMz7UaFwVv

— DUA LIPA (@DUALIPA) August 24, 2024

Before this, Dua Lipa came to India with her family. She explored Delhi and Rajasthan. 

Sharing the photos from her trip on Instagram, Dua Lipa wrote, "I feel so beyond lucky to end my year here in India. Thank you to all the wonderful people here who have shown us so much love, kindness, hospitality and generosity. This experience has been deeply meaningful. I feel lucky to be in and within the magic with my family where we have had the time to explore, regroup, recharge and restart. Ready for the year ahead. What a joy!!!!”

Meanwhile, the Zomato Feeding India Concert will also feature some of the top Indian singers.

"I think that the film touches upon such universal themes that I am very hopeful that it will cut across any kind of cultural barriers, language, the idea of rural and urban, and appeal as a story of the sisterhood, a story of women, a story of looking after each other. I feel like it's a story of hope. So, I feel that globally as well there's a lot that perhaps people will connect to in the film," Kiran Rao said in an interview shortly after the announcement.

Does the popularity of Laapataa Ladies show a growing audience internationally for Indian films, even set in a rural backdrop? "I do think that the more authentic and rooted and organic the films are, the more they appeal to the international audience because they truly give you a window of insight into a different culture, into also what are sometimes very shared problems or concerns for us as global citizens. I do think that even though the film is very particular to India, perhaps particular to this little village, it still speaks I think the language of shared hopes for women and progress," said the 50-year-old filmmaker.

Directed by Kiran Rao and produced under the banners of Aamir Khan Productions, Kindling Pictures, and Jio Studios, Laapataa Ladies was released in theatres on March 1, 2024. The film features a completely new cast - Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastav, and Chhaya Kadam - ably supported by veteran actor Ravi Kishan.

Laapataa Ladies is a film about two brides who are inadvertently exchanged during a train journey. The plot, set against rural India in 2001, unfolds as their husbands embark on a quest to find their true brides, leading to a series of unexpected twists and turns.

Laapataa Ladies was picked up for the Oscars 2025 from a competitive list of 29 films, including movies in different languages, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam, among others.

Rashmika Mandanna also thanked fans in Kochi. Sharing the photos, Rashmika wrote, "Hey guys. Today I am in Kochi. And coming to Kochi always makes my heart so happy happy.  Thank you my loves.. your love feels so pure and nice and I get engulfed in it fully. Always. Thank you so much for always loving me this way and supporting me this way. I love you. I promise you Pushpa 2 on Dec 5th is not going to disappoint you at all." Take a look:

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The trailer of the film was released a few weeks ago. Pushpa, a small-town red sandalwood smuggler has expanded his horizon. He's now "international" and his nemesis SP Bhanwar Singh (Fahadh Faasil) won't stop at anything until he teaches him a lesson. But Pushpa (as the name suggests) is not delicate as a flower. He can spread like wild fire and he won't compromise with his principles. The trailer is an eulogy for Pushpa the character, Pushpa the brand and everything that Pushpa breathes for. Pushpa AKA Allu Arjun says, he will never let go of his dues no matter what price he has to pay for that.

The USP of this installment is an epic showdown between Pushpa and SP Bhanwar Singh. They will confront each other on land, in water, in the jungle and will not leave an inch to each other on the battle ground. The trailer also shows snippets of local rituals, traditions and a lot of swag and style which is synonymous with Pushpa. 

Pushpa 2 - The Rule - is written and directed by Sukumar. It is produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar of Mythri Movie Makers in association with Sukumar Writings. It's the sequel of the 2021 blockbuster Pushpa: The Rise.

In response, Farah Khan commented, “TOMMMMMMMMM... waiting to work with you,” followed by a heart and a folded hands emoji.

The Hollywood actor captioned the post, “The training and preparation we put into this film is a culmination of all before it. From the depths, to the skies, I can't wait to share more with you.”

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In the BTS image, Tom could be seen taking a breather from his trainer's oxygen tank while submerged underwater, with a large light glowing in the background. The makers of "Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning" also treated fans to a video, offering a glimpse of Cruise preparing for his intense underwater stunts. In the clip, the actor is seen donning a scuba suit while the crew assists with securing his face mask. Once ready, Tom gives a fist bump and a thumbs up to the crew before diving into the action.

Alongside the clip, the makers wrote, “The makers captioned the BTS video, “Suiting up for the impossible. #MissionImpossible – The Final Reckoning.”

On a related note, Helmed by Christopher McQuarrie, the upcoming film is the final installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise. In the same, the 62-year-old actor reprises his role as spy Ethan Hunt.

The teaser trailer for “Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning” revealed that Ethan Hunt will resume his fight against the formidable AI known as "The Entity," picking up right where 2022's Dead Reckoning Part One left off.

Also starring Hannah Waddingham, Nick Offerman, Katy O'Brian, and Tramell Tillman, the film will hit theatres worldwide on May 23, 2025.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi "stressed Iran's continued support for the government, nation and army of Syria in their fight against terrorism," during a phone call with his Syrian counterpart Bassam al-Sabbagh, according to a statement.

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Richard Moore, the head of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service known as MI6, said in a speech in Paris on Friday that were  Putin to succeed in reducing Ukraine to a vassal state, he would not stop there.

"Our security - British, French, European and transatlantic- will be jeopardised."

"We have recently uncovered a staggeringly reckless campaign of Russian sabotage in Europe, even as Putin and his acolytes resort to nuclear sabre-rattling to sow fear about the consequences of aiding Ukraine".

He said the cost of supporting Ukraine was well known, but added: "The cost of not doing so would be infinitely higher. If Putin succeeds China would weigh the implications, North Korea would be emboldened and Iran would become still more dangerous."

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The units could be deployed for up to six months, the ministry said in a statement.

"With this we will protect a logistical hub in Poland which is of central importance for the delivery of materials to Ukraine," German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said.

His Polish counterpart Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said in a post on social media platform X that Warsaw welcomed the decision.

Germany previously deployed 300 troops along with three Patriot units to Poland from January to November 2022.

They were based in the town of Zamosc, about 50 km (31 miles) from the Ukrainian border, to protect the southern town and its crucial railway link to Ukraine.

The deployment was triggered by a stray Ukrainian missile that struck the Polish village of Przewodow in November 2022, in an incident that raised fears of the war in Ukraine spilling over the border.
 

"I haven't had plastic surgery. I am scared of what can happen, and I don't like to have something heavy. Sometimes it is a bit heavy and terrible," Ms Wildenstein told the outlet. 

The 84-year-old claims to have eschewed even Botox after a bad experience with the cosmetic treatment. "I don't like the Botox. Everyone has a different reaction to it," she explained, adding, "I have had Botox only twice. I don't know if I am allergic, but when I had it, it did not go well with me. It was not a good result. My face swelled up. If [other women] want to do it too strong, it doesn't work well."

Ms Wildenstein also insisted that she has never used any fillers. "I never did any fillers. I have some friends who had fillers and were not happy," she said. 

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Jocelyn Wildenstein became a tabloid fixture in the 1990s during her divorce from her billionaire art dealer husband Alec Wildenstein. Several reports suggest that she began her facial transmogrification because of her late ex-husband, who wanted her to look like a lynx. 

According to People magazine, Mr Wildenstein once also claimed that he and Jocelyn both got some of their respective first plastic surgeries together about a year after they got married. 

Notably, Ms Wildenstein's face has earned her the nickname "Catwoman". However, she has repeatedly said that some of her facial features are partially natural. "The lynx has perfect eyes. If I show you pictures of my grandmother, what you see is these eyes - cat eyes - and high cheekbones," she once said. 

Now that the salaries of IPL players are confirmed, Rishabh Pant has emerged as the highest-earning Indian cricketer, purely from a cricketing earnings point of view. The wicket-keeper batter earns a total of Rs. 32 crore annually from his cricketing commitments, dethroning Virat Kohli who now earns INR Rs. 28 crore annually.

Both Pant and Kohli have two sources of income - BCCI and IPL contracts. Pant slots in the A category in the BCCI central contracts, earning Rs. 5 crore annually while his IPL earning is Rs. 27 crore annually, hence taking the overall amount to Rs. 32 crore.

For Kohli, the earning through the BCCI central contract comes to be Rs. 7 crore since he is part of the A+ category of players. RCB pays him Rs. 21 crore annually for playing in the IPL (as per the new contract), hence taking the overall earnings to Rs. 28 crore.

Pant's earnings, however, can increase when the new BCCI central contracts are announced in March next year. In all likeliness, Pant can be promoted to the A+ category, considering he is key to Team India's plans in all three formats. Such a move by the board would see him increase the lead of Kohli further.

Kohli, who is no longer a part of India's T20 squad, could see himself being demoted to the A category of players, hence taking a pay cut.

When it comes to Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer, the next top earners from the auction, neither of the two is a part of the BCCI central contracts at the moment. However, Shreyas still stands the chance of being included if he makes a return to the Indian team.

"At this point, the hybrid format is the best option. We hope that all the parties involved will take a wise call for the sake of the tournament. It's not good for the tournament to have it without India and Pakistan," a source close to the development told PTI.

The ICC members are trying to sell the point to the PCB that without the blue riband India vs Pakistan fixture, the Champions Trophy will lose all its sheen and, more importantly, there will be massive financial implications.

The host broadcaster — Jio Star — has already contacted the ICC top brass to convey its dismay at the delay in arriving at a final decision regarding the schedule.

As per the contract between the ICC and the broadcaster, the governing body was expected to give it the schedule of the tournament at least 90 days in advance and that deadline has already been breached.

So, will the members discuss the possibility of placing India and Pakistan in different groups in the league stage of the tournament to avoid Men in Blue's travel to the neighbouring country? "I don't think the television rights holders will agree to that. They will demand an India vs Pakistan match in the group stage itself as an assured way to raise the profile and monetary income, and it will be a bonus if the teams then meet in the knockouts," the source said.

"Even otherwise, if India enters the knockout stage, it will have to be taken out of Pakistan as BCCI has already made its stand clear. So, the discussion will be around the hybrid model." India have not toured Pakistan since the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, which killed more than 150 people. The latest refusal to travel has been blamed on security concerns and the ICC has stated more than once that it does not expect any member board to go against government advice.

Political unrest puts PCB on sticky wicket

The Sri Lanka A team's tour to Pakistan had to be cut short a couple of days ago due to intense political protests in Islamabad.

The turmoil is because of a protest by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf party, which belongs to former captain and prime minister Imran Khan. There were incidents of clashes and violence reported between protestors and forces of law enforcement and security.

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi, also the federal interior minister, had announced that the army was called in to quell the unrest.

But when it comes to the Champions Trophy, the PCB has remained firm on having the event there.

"All I can assure is whatever happens in the meeting we will come out with good news and decisions which will be accepted by our people," Naqvi told reporters at Karachi on Wednesday night.

So, the primary target of the ICC members will be to make PCB embrace the 'Hybrid' model, at least for the league stage, in all likelihood, in the UAE and the knockouts in Pakistan.

But if India advance further in the event, then the knockouts, the matches in which India feature, too might have to be shifted back to the venue of the league matches.

However, what if the PCB remains rigid and decides to pull out of the Champions Trophy in the event of ICC deciding to take it to a neutral venue? "It's a very unlikely scenario. It can have very far reaching consequences for Pakistan cricket, which is not at its best in terms of financial health. India is set to host a few tournaments in the next couple of years.

"If Pakistan decides to boycott the Champions Trophy, then they will also have to boycott tournaments to be held in India, which in turn, can bring a lot of financial liabilities to PCB," he added.

India are set to play host to the Asia Cup (2025), the women's World Cup (2025) and the men's T20 World Cup (2026), this event jointly with Sri Lanka.

Du Plessis made a long chase to stop the ball but failed to do so. However, du Plessis couldn't apply the brakes in time as the follow through took him beyond the ropes.

While the two were about to collide, the ball boy, who had crouched to collect the ball, unintentionally tossed du Plessis over the hoardings. The former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain landed awkwardly on the other side.

Luckily for him, du Plessis came out of the situation unharmed. A video of the same incident has gone viral on social media.

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Meanwhile, Morrisville Samp Army continued their winning ways as they rode on Charith Asalanka's fiery innings and a tremendous bowling effort to script a three-run win over Delhi Bulls.

On a slow-turning track, Morrisville made the most of the dropped catches from the Bulls. Charith Asalanka's 25-ball 51-run innings further helped Samp Army post 112/5 in 10 overs.

Tom Banton gave a good start to Delhi in the chase, scoring 25 runs in 11 balls. But after Mohammad Zahid cleaned up his stumps with his first ball, the momentum began shifting towards Morrisville. With a few tight overs from Mohammad Zahid, Qais Ahmad and Karim Janat, Morrisville shackled the Delhi Bulls until Tim David started turning things around once again.

Zahid bowled two wide balls in the final over, turning the contest into a nail-biting thriller. With Delhi needing five runs to win on the final ball, David was run out and Samp Army won the match by 3 runs.

(With ANI Inputs)