Ricky Kej was honoured with the Padma Shri and expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for creating a supportive environment for artists. The government announced 139 recipients of the Padma Awards, recognizing notable contributions in art, social service, science, and medicine on the eve of Republic Day.
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British singer and actor Marianne Faithfull, best known for her hit song "As Tears Go By", has died at the age of 78, a spokesperson said on Thursday. The singer got her first break in 1964, after being discovered by Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham.
Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja are enjoying the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match in Dubai. Sonam shared their experience on her Instagram. India, led by Rohit Sharma, had a strong win against Bangladesh previously while Pakistan is under pressure after a loss to New Zealand. Sonam also celebrated 'Padman' and is gearing up for 'Battle for Bittora'.
The new trailer for ‘The Last of Us Season 2’ showcases the turmoil Joel and Ellie face in a world teetering on the edge. Their once stable refuge is threatened by violent infected and militant groups, with tensions rising between the characters. Premiering on April 13 on Max.
Parineeti Chopra praised husband Raghav Chadha for addressing the high prices of food at airports. His efforts led to the launch of the Udaan Yatri Cafe by the Civil Aviation Ministry, aiming to provide affordable food for travelers. Raghav’s initiative received admiration ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections.
Filmmaker Mansoor Khan recently revealed that he initially envisioned his cousin, Aamir Khan, for the role played by Chandrachur Singh in the 2000 film Josh. However, Aamir assumed he was being considered for the lead character, Max, eventually portrayed by Shah Rukh Khan. The casting of Shirley, originally played by Aishwarya Rai, also had an interesting twist. Mansoor first approached Kajol for the role, but she had other plans.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walked out of a film upon learning that producer, Gaurang Doshi, had physically abused his girlfriend, Flora Saini. Flora had expressed gratitude for Aishwarya's support.
Kartik Aaryan and Triptii Dimri's potential reunion in Aashiqui 3 has been canceled, as confirmed by director Anurag Basu. Rumors suggested that Dimri's bold scenes in Animal led to her being dropped, but Basu clarified these claims were false. Dimri, who faced criticism for the intimate scenes, admitted to feeling emotionally impacted.
Disney's live-action film 'Mufasa: The Lion King', featuring the voices of Shah Rukh Khan and AbRam Khan, saw a significant boost at the Indian box office on Christmas Day, earning Rs 14.25 crore net. Despite competition from 'Pushpa 2', the film is set to join the Rs 100 crore club, thanks to strong pre-sales and holiday viewership.
Social media has been abuzz with speculation about a rumoured relationship between YouTuber RJ Mahvash and Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal following his divorce from Dhanashree Verma. The rumours gained momentum after the two were spotted together at the Champions Trophy final featuring India and New Zealand. This appearance came shortly after Chahal’s divorce from Dhanashree. Addressing the speculation, Mahvash has now stated that she is "very single."