Actor Jackie Shroff paid tribute to composer S.D. Burman, on what would have been his 119th birthday by posting a vintage photograph on Instagram. Burman created music for more than 100 films after beginning his Bengali cinema career in 1937 before transitioning to Hindi movies. The Tripura royal family member worked with prominent vocalists such as Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar until falling into a coma while rehearsing for the film Mili and dying in Mumbai on October 31, 1975.
Shroff currently appears as the villain in Hunter 2 and will star in Welcome To The Jungle with Akshay Kumar and Sanjay Dutt. The series follows Vikram after he receives an unexpected call from his supposedly deceased daughter who remains with a mysterious...
New Zealand omitted Rachin Ravindra from the T20I matches against Australia after he cut his face during practice at Bay Oval on Tuesday. The injury occurred when Ravindra hit a boundary barrier while fielding and needed stitches for wounds above his lip and nose. Coach Rob Walter said medical staff wanted Ravindra to heal before the England series begins in two weeks.
Jimmy Neesham joined the squad in Tauranga as Ravindra's replacement for the three-game series. Walter praised Neesham's versatility and international experience across 84 T20I appearances. Ravindra sustained another facial injury earlier this year when a ball struck his forehead during floodlit warmups in Lahore before the Champions Trophy.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas attended North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja on September 30 and thanked hosts Tanishaa Mukerji and Ayan Mukerji on Instagram. The actress wore a blue salwar kameez with silver earrings while offering prayers during Ashtami celebrations. Multiple Bollywood personalities visited the pandal organized annually by the Mukerji family.
The 42-year-old star recently appeared in Heads Of State alongside Idris Elba and John Cena as world leaders targeted by enemies. She begins work on SSMB29 with Mahesh Babu in an action film combining history and mythology set for 2027 release. Her upcoming projects feature Krrish 4 with director Hrithik Roshan and The Bluff as a 19th-century pirate protecting her family from past threats.
Amitabh Bachchan connected Indian cinema's enduring success to its portrayal of good triumphing over evil ahead of Dussehra celebrations. The megastar wrote on his blog that movies deliver poetic justice within three hours, mirroring the festival's symbolism of righteousness defeating wickedness. He emphasized how accepting unchangeable circumstances fosters mental peace, resilience and personal growth while promoting harmony with others.
The actor posted Navratri wishes on September 24, explaining he shared his thoughts early before festivities consumed his schedule. He blessed his followers with prosperity and tranquility during the nine-day religious observance. Bachchan previously discussed how different generations express...
Production crews started filming the Malayalam action thriller Kattalan in Thailand after announcing the international schedule on social media. Cubes Entertainments producer Shareef Muhammed follows his hit Marco with this pan-Indian project directed by Paul George and starring Antony Varghese alongside Rajisha Vijayan. The cast features Telugu actor Sunil from the Pushpa franchise and Jailer plus Kabir Duhan Singh and veteran performers Jagadeesh and Siddique in supporting roles.
Three first-time screenwriters, Paul George, Joby Varghese, and Jero Jacob, created the script about power struggles and dangerous assignments. Ajaneesh Loknath from Kantara 2 composed the soundtrack, while Renadive handled cinematography, and Shameer...
Violent confrontations erupted at Shangani shopping center in Insiza when Zanu PF activists demanded that vendors leave their stalls. The traders resisted the eviction attempt, leading to vandalism and one reported death according to anonymous sources. Community members expressed concern about the insufficient police and government response to the incident.
The vending spaces had generated controversy over allegations of prostitution and drug activity at the site. Citizens Coalition for Change councillor Nomsa Moyo represents the ward after defeating the previous Zanu PF official who established the stalls. Local authorities discussed removing the structures, but delayed action before the clash occurred. Neither Moyo nor Zanu PF...
Economist Gift Mugano rejected claims that he accepted a position with Zimbabwe's Reserve Bank or any government entity under ZANU-PF leadership. The professor stated on social media that reports about his alleged appointment were false and that he has no plans to join the administration. He cited two primary reasons for declining such roles, saying he would be dismissed within a day for resisting manipulation and could not align with a party responsible for the nation's economic troubles.
Mugano continues offering unpaid policy guidance to government departments while maintaining his independence as what he calls a professor for the poor. He compared his advisory work to parliamentary opposition that provides checks on ruling party...
Zimbabwe forged ties with the Palestine Liberation Organization during its 1970s independence struggle when Robert Mugabe's nationalist forces trained alongside PLO fighters. The relationship strengthened after 1980 when Harare hosted a PLO diplomatic office and leaders Mugabe and Yasser Arafat built personal bonds over shared liberation experiences. Zimbabwean officials condemn Israeli actions in Gaza where UN figures show over 65,000 Palestinians killed and hundreds shot while seeking aid.
The government maintains economic ties with Israel despite public solidarity statements creating tension between liberation era commitments and current policy. Palestinian Ambassador Tamer Almassri seeks broader support beyond the ruling party...
Actress Teju Ashwini expressed gratitude for her role in the Tamil action thriller Blackmail, which took three years to complete. The film starred G V Prakash and drew inspiration from real events while being shot across 50 days in Coimbatore and Chennai. Director Mu Maran helmed the project after gaining recognition for his critically praised thriller Iravukku Aayiram Kangal.
The movie reached theaters on September 12 after delays from its original August 1 release date. Sam C S composed the music while Gokul Benoy handled cinematography for the two-hour production. JDS Film Factory presented the film under producer A Deivakani with support from Jayakodi Amalraj.
