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Anurag Kashyap gushes over Viineet Kumar Singh
Director Anurag Kashyap praised actor Viineet Kumar Singh on Instagram Sunday for their extensive professional partnership. Kashyap highlighted Singh's unwavering commitment during their 16-year collaboration across multiple film projects. The filmmaker called Singh the finest actor in India and emphasized his reliability when accepting any role assignment. Singh recently portrayed wrestler character Zabardast in Kashyap's latest directorial effort Nishaanchi. Kashyap described their relationship as extending beyond professional boundaries into personal territory. The director noted Singh's family-like connection with Kashyap's relatives and expressed gratitude for the actor's continued loyalty. Their creative partnership began with...
Neetu Kapoor melts hearts with Ranbir's birthday post
Veteran actress Neetu Kapoor celebrated her son Ranbir Kapoor's 43rd birthday September 28 with social media tributes. She shared a family photograph featuring herself alongside the actor and daughter-in-law Alia Bhatt. The image captured an intimate moment with the couple's heads touching while Neetu sat beside them. Sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni posted childhood memories and recent family gatherings to mark the occasion. Her collection featured rare photos with late father Rishi Kapoor and birthday eve celebrations. The family gathered for cake cutting with aunt Rima Jain, who shares the same birthday. Ranbir will reunite with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali for Love and War after their 2007 collaboration Saawariya. The actor also...
Gul Panag schools son Nihal in Onam and Pallanguzhi
Actress Gul Panag documented her family's cultural education approach on Instagram Sunday. The performer and husband Rishi expose son Nihal to India's traditions through travel experiences rather than textbook learning. Both parents grew up in military families, moving frequently across the country during childhood. The family visited Chennai during Onam celebrations, participating in festival activities. Nihal wore traditional clothes, ate ceremonial meals at temples, and shopped for saris with his parents. Hotel staff taught them Pallanguzhi, a regional board game that became their household favorite. Panag recently appeared in Prime Video series Paatal Lok as Hathi Ram Chaudhary's wife. Avinash Arun Dhaware directed the production...
Tom Holland bounces back after Spider-Man stunt injury
Tom Holland updated fans about his recovery from a filming accident during Spider-Man Brand New Day production. The actor posted on Instagram that he feels better and continues healing from the injury. Holland apologized for leaving a charity gala early due to his condition. His father took over hosting duties after his departure. The British star sustained a mild concussion September 19 when a stunt malfunctioned at Leavesden Studios. Sony Pictures halted filming September 22 following the accident. Production will restart September 29 with no changes to the July 31, 2026 release date. Cameras began rolling August 10 in Glasgow with Holland performing tank-related stunts.
Danish Kaneria spooks India ahead of Asia Cup final
Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria warns India against underestimating their rivals before Sunday's Asia Cup final at Dubai International Stadium. The ex-cricketer told IANS that India's fielding and middle-order batting remain problematic despite their status as tournament favorites. Kaneria compared current standards to Virat Kohli's leadership period when fitness and fielding excellence separated India from opponents. He emphasized that defensive lapses could provide Pakistan opportunities to exploit. The match marks the first India-Pakistan final across 17 Asia Cup editions spanning four decades. Action begins at 8 PM IST with SonyLIV providing streaming coverage while Sony Sports networks handle television broadcasts...
iPhone 17 Air outsells 16 Plus as India splurges
Apple reports stronger sales performance for iPhone 17 Air and standard models compared with last year's Plus and 16 series across India. The technology company expects a 28 percent annual sales boost during 2025 following record revenue of nearly $9 billion last fiscal year. First-week iPhone 17 series sales exceeded iPhone 16 performance by 19 percent according to industry data. Analysts credit rising disposable incomes and premiumization trends for driving demand among Indian consumers. Apple targets 4.5 million device shipments this festive quarter, with the Air model generating significant interest despite higher pricing. The iPhone 17 starts at 82,900 rupees while the Air begins at 119,900 rupees for 256GB storage capacity. India...
Ankita Lokhande teases baby plans with Vicky Jain
Actress Ankita Lokhande sparked pregnancy speculation after posting birthday wishes for producer Sandeep Singh on Instagram. She shared photos with Singh and husband Vicky Jain while writing about their friendship. Lokhande mentioned Singh's concern for herself, Jain and their potential future child during a recent visit. Fans quickly responded to the social media post with questions about whether the actress expects a baby. One user asked if she was pregnant while another offered congratulations. The producer maintains close friendships with both Lokhande and her husband. Singh previously shared bonds with Lokhande and late actor Sushant Singh Rajput within entertainment industry circles. Their relationship extended beyond...
Selena Gomez ties the knot with Benny Blanco
Singer-actress Selena Gomez married producer Benny Blanco after their December 2024 engagement. The couple posted wedding photographs on Instagram featuring polaroids and film footage from their ceremony. Their relationship began as a professional collaboration when Gomez was 17 years old. Her mother arranged their first meeting to advance her daughter's music career. Blanco produced two songs for Gomez's 2015 album Revival before she appeared on his 2019 project. The pair worked together again on Single Soon during 2023, the same year they began dating romantically. Their joint 14-song album I Said I Love You First debuted in March. Spotify featured a 33-minute conversation between the musicians discussing their creative process.
India storms out as Pakistan admits Terroristan rep
Pakistan fell into a diplomatic trap during United Nations General Assembly proceedings Saturday. India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar accused an unnamed neighbor of being terrorism's global epicenter. Pakistani diplomat Muhammad Rashid responded defensively, revealing his country felt targeted by the remarks. His reaction confirmed Pakistan recognized itself as the terrorism sponsor. India's representative then coined the term "Terroristan" while describing cross-border terrorism patterns. Rashid angrily protested this characterization of his nation's name. His heated response further acknowledged Pakistan as the subject of India's accusations. Indian delegates departed the assembly hall during Pakistan's rebuttal. The...
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