On March 27, 2025, Jaya Bachchan urged the Modi government to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Deewar and Sholay with stamps. She highlighted the cultural significance of these films and addressed the challenges faced by the Indian film industry, particularly the decline of single-screen theaters and the need for government support to preserve its legacy.
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Baby John, starring Varun Dhawan, has crossed Rs 20 crore at the domestic box office, despite facing competition from Pushpa 2 and Mufasa: The Lion King. The film's performances have been affected by reports of show cancellations and replacements by Unni Mukundan's Marco which has seen significant box office success with strong occupancy.
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Amidst the legal proceedings for a mutual divorce between Dhanashree Verma and cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal making headlines, social media users are busy speculating about Chahal’s rumoured relationship with radio jockey Mahvash. Their recent appearance at India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 victory in Dubai ignited speculation, and now Mahvash’s cryptic caption for her latest photoshoot has taken the internet by storm. The post surfaced shortly after reports emerged that Chahal had agreed to... Expand
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David Ezequiel Pereyra, one of two men accused of supplying drugs to British singer Liam Payne, has turned himself in to Argentine police. Both Pereyra and a hotel waiter are accused of providing drugs that led to Payne's death after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel balcony. Payne had consumed cocaine, alcohol, and a prescription antidepressant.