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Priyanka finds echoes of her own journey in Born Hungry
Priyanka Chopra stated that her involvement in producing the documentary Born Hungry resonated with her personal experience of navigating different cultures. She acknowledged familiar themes of identity in the journey of its subject, chef Sash Simpson. Chopra clarified, however, that her own path lacked the profound childhood struggles Simpson endured after being abandoned in India and later adopted in Canada. The actress expressed that Simpson's ability to build a successful life from such difficult beginnings serves as a daily inspiration. Her future projects include a film with Mahesh Babu directed by S.S. Rajamouli, a role in the next Krrish installment, and a part in the action drama The Bluff, where she will portray a pirate.
Wamiqa Gabbi’s thoughts exhausted, posts anyway
Actress Wamiqa Gabbi recently shared a series of close-up photographs online, confessing to feeling completely exhausted. She admitted to posting the images and writing a caption without any particular motive, eventually deciding to stop writing and rest. Regarding her professional projects, Gabbi will appear in the sequel Pati Patni Aur Woh 2 alongside Ayushmaan Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan. Her upcoming work also includes roles in several other films, such as Bhooth Bangla. That particular project, directed by Priyadarshan, reunites the filmmaker with actors Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal.
Nitin Mukesh celebrates 47 years with Nishi
Celebrating 47 years of marriage, veteran playback singer Nitin Mukesh expressed that a single lifetime with his wife, Nishi, feels insufficient. He shared a series of photographs on social media with a note reflecting on their enduring partnership. The singer, known for his soft and velvety vocal style, enjoyed a prolific career. He lent his voice to numerous stars and delivered several popular songs throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Mukesh and his wife are the parents of two sons, Neil and Naman Nitin Mukesh. His son, Neil Nitin Mukesh, recently appeared in the black comedy thriller Ek Chatur. The actor, who began his career as a child artist, made his adult debut in the film Johnny Gaddaar and has since worked in multiple languages...
RGV calls piracy Robin Hood for the ignorant
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma asserted that film piracy will persist due to public demand, not technological or policing failures. He condemned those who justify piracy by comparing providers to Robin Hood, arguing that such romanticism of criminal activity promotes social depravity and potential anarchy. The Sarkar director stated that most viewers choose pirated content for convenience and cost savings, not moral reasons. Varma proposed a stringent solution to the problem. He suggested that authorities should criminalize not only the suppliers of illegal content but also the viewers themselves. He reasoned that while pirates operate from hidden digital spaces, consumers are far easier to identify and apprehend. Publicizing the names of...
Amitabh’s musings on time, body, and near death
Amitabh Bachchan recently shared philosophical observations, describing documentation as the ultimate recorder of events and the primary source of information. He reflected that believability depends entirely on the trustworthiness of the informer. The veteran actor also expressed profound admiration for the human body, calling it the most remarkable invention and praising those with the insight to understand its complexities. In a separate account, actor Manoj Bajpayee recalled a perilous incident involving Bachchan from decades earlier. Bajpayee explained that, despite his severe vertigo, film crews enlisted Bachchan to persuade him to perform a high-altitude stunt. The stunt involved jumping from a waterfall roughly 200 feet high, a...
Ali Fazal survives blurry cake and Mirzapur
Actor Ali Fazal has confirmed that filming is underway for the Mirzapur movie, celebrating the completion of its Jodhpur shooting schedule on social media. He expressed thanks to the city for its hospitality and to a host named Veer. Fazal posted a video and photos from a cake-cutting ceremony, acknowledging the casual quality of the images while marking the occasion. The actor has been sharing regular updates from the production. He recently posted a behind-the-scenes group photo featuring co-stars Pankaj Tripathi, Divyenndu, Abhishek Banerjee, and Jitendra Kumar. According to a project insider, the team is working diligently to expand the story's universe, with the image shared specifically to give fans a look at the reunited...
Rashmika credits gut, men brace for impact
Actress Rashmika Mandanna recently reflected on the concept of feminine energy in a social media post. The Pushpa and Animal star described it as a powerful, intuitive force that allows women to perceive underlying truths in situations and people. She characterized this energy as being soft yet strong, protective, and loving. Mandanna emphasized the significant power of women supporting one another. She noted that life becomes easier when women offer mutual healing and listen to each other's problems with simple, supportive presence. She expressed a personal vow to protect this precious energy, having come to understand its profound value. The actress concluded that women becoming united with this shared energy creates an unstoppable...
Ghana seeks re-election to the ITU Council at WTDC 2025
Ghana's Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has requested international support for his nation's re-election to the International Telecommunication Union Council. Speaking at a conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, he detailed Ghana's active participation in the council since 2002. The minister also endorsed the re-election of Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko to the Radio Regulations Board, praising his technical expertise in spectrum management. Ing. Fianko, the Director-General of Ghana's National Communications Authority, thanked the government and member states for their previous support. He pledged to maintain fairness and uphold regulatory integrity if granted another term, advocating for...
Minister calls for national investment in early childhood development
The Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has advocated for national investment in Early Childhood Care and Development, labeling it a cost-effective method for disrupting poverty cycles. Speaking at the National Children’s Parliament in Accra, she explained that the revised ECCD policy promotes the holistic development of children from birth to age eight. She stressed that a child’s early years establish the essential foundation for future learning, health, and behavior. Key initiatives include broadening access to quality preschools, assisting parents with necessary resources, and ensuring children have safe environments with improved nutrition and healthcare. The Ministry, with support from...
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