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How Abhinav Bindra, Yuvraj Singh reacted to student protests

How Abhinav Bindra, Yuvraj Singh reacted to student protests

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3 min readUpdated: Jul 23, 2026 12:23 PM IST After days of nationwide protests over NEET paper leaks, India’s top athletes, including Abhinav Bindra, Yuvraj Singh, Nikhat Zareen, spoke up on the issue, stressing on the need for “dialogue” and to “work together”. The protesters, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan besides also demanding accountability for the NEET paper leaks earlier. The protests in the national capital had taken a violent turn a few days ago when CJP tried to march to Parliament on July 20. Bindra, India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist, did not directly mention the protests, but made his stance clear. “I have never considered myself a political person. But I do believe that some issues belong to all of us, regardless of where we stand. Education is one of them. The measure of a nation is found not only in its economy or its achievements, but in the opportunities it creates for its young people. An education system that inspires …

‘Silly and childish’: Why Shah Rukh Khan became ‘Abhinav’ to win over Gauri Khan’s parents | Bollywood News

‘Silly and childish’: Why Shah Rukh Khan became ‘Abhinav’ to win over Gauri Khan’s parents | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiJul 17, 2026 06:04 PM IST Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan have been married for 35 years, but their interfaith love story wasn’t without its hurdles. As Gauri’s parents were initially hesitant about the union, the superstar resorted to using different names just to win her family over. In Mushtaq Sheikh’s book Shah Rukh Can, it is revealed that Shah Rukh adopted the name “Jeetender Kumar Tulli” as a tribute to two yesteryear stars. He chose “Jeetender” because his grandmother believed he resembled actor Jeetendra, and “Tulli” after late actor Rajendra Kumar, whose full name was Rajendra Kumar Tulli. In addition to Shah Rukh Khan adopting a Hindu name for their wedding, Gauri also chose a Muslim name, ‘Ayesha’, for their nikah ceremony. “We have not told this to many people,” the actor said in the book. In a 2008 interview, Gauri Khan explained the reason behind the name change, revealing that her parents were “obviously not” in favour of the marriage because of their interfaith relationship. She recalled that the …

Salman Khan cheers for Anurag Kashyap’s Bandar despite feud with Abhinav Kashyap

Salman Khan cheers for Anurag Kashyap’s Bandar despite feud with Abhinav Kashyap

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Superstar Salman Khan and Dabangg director Abhinav Kashyap may have shared a bitter public fallout over the years, with the filmmaker repeatedly levelling allegations against the actor. But putting old tensions aside, Salman has now extended support to Abhinav’s brother, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, for his upcoming film Bandar, which stars Bobby Deol. Bobby Deol essays the lead role in Anurag Kashyap’s Bandar. Salman supports Bandar While juggling the shoot of his next untitled film with Nayanthara in Mumbai, Salman recently took time out to cheer for Bobby and Sanya’s upcoming film Bandar. The actor shared the film’s teaser on social media shortly after it was unveiled on May 7. Salman posted the teaser on his Instagram handle and wrote, “Bandar Teaser out now! The movie starring Bobby releases on June 5!” Salman also shared the teaser on his Instagram stories and wrote, “B for Bobby deol A for aag N nahi jaoge toh pachtaoge D for deol ABB sunny deol A for abhi kya? Aamir khan? R for Race so Race to the cinema to …

Anurag Kashyap breaks silence on brother Abhinav Kashyap’s controversy with Salman Khan, says he was asked to stay silent | Bollywood News

Anurag Kashyap breaks silence on brother Abhinav Kashyap’s controversy with Salman Khan, says he was asked to stay silent | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Mar 12, 2026 04:03 PM IST Abhinav Kashyap, the brother of filmmaker Anurag Kashyap and the director of the original Dabangg, recently made headlines after giving a series of interviews criticising Salman Khan and his family. The remarks eventually led to a defamation case being filed against him by the actor. Now, Anurag Kashyap has finally broken his silence on his brother’s controversial statements. Speaking to Mid-day, Anurag revealed that Abhinav had specifically asked him not to speak publicly about him. He said, “I know exactly what is happening, so I am not going to say anything simply because a long time ago he asked me not to talk about him. And being a brother, I love him… I also understand that a lot of things have been said and the defamation case that he lost is there. But publicly, I would not want to speak about him. One, because he is my brother. Secondly, because he has very clearly asked me not to.” Earlier, in an interview with Bollywood Thikana, …

4 South Movies Releasing in Theaters This Week: Abarnathi’s Vengeance to Abhinav Gomatam’s Repu Udayam 10 Gantalaku

4 South Movies Releasing in Theaters This Week: Abarnathi’s Vengeance to Abhinav Gomatam’s Repu Udayam 10 Gantalaku

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South Indian cinema has an exciting slate of films releasing in theatres this week. If you’re wondering what to watch, here’s a list of the upcoming releases. 4 South Films Releasing This Week 1. Vengeance Cast: Abarnathi, Ilavarasu, John Vijay, Kaali Venkat, Livingston, YG Mahendran Director: Rahul Ashok Genre: Political Mystery Drama Runtime: 2 hours and 29 minutes Language: Tamil Release Date: March 13, 2026 Vengeance follows a young woman with a mysterious past that slowly comes to light. Driven by an unrelenting purpose, she transforms into someone capable of crossing any boundary to fulfil her mission. Each obstacle she faces only sharpens her resolve, pulling her deeper into a ruthless path. 2. Police Family Cast: Saravanan, Kadhal Sukumar, Raja Malaisamy, Nisha Dubey, Sureka R, Rojan Leon Director: Balu M. Genre: Suspense Crime Thriller Runtime: 2 hours and 5 minutes Language: Tamil Release Date: March 13, 2026 At a Madurai police station, the son of a powerful Chennai gangster is brutally beaten by four policemen and dumped outside the city, only to be found murdered …

Court bars Abhinav Kashyap from making derogatory statements against Salman

Court bars Abhinav Kashyap from making derogatory statements against Salman

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A Mumbai court on Friday temporarily barred filmmaker Abhinav Kashyap from making or publishing “derogatory” comments against Salman Khan and family, saying freedom of speech doesn`t mean one can use abusive and threatening language against any individual. Judge P G Bhosale passed the ad-interim ex-parte injunction against Kashyap and two others while hearing a defamation lawsuit filed by the actor. The suit, filed in a civil court against Kashyap and several others, has sought a permanent injunction and Rs 9 crore in damages. The legal action was initiated by Khan in the wake of a series of 26 video interviews and podcasts released between September and December 2025. The suit claimed Kashyap made “scandalous, false, and grossly defamatory” statements against Khan and his family in these videos. Besides Kashyap, Khushboo Hazare and major social media platforms have been named in the suit. According to the suit, these videos, broadcast on “Bollywood Thikana” channel, contain derogatory remarks that target Khan`s professional integrity and personal character as well as his family members. Some of the statements highlighted …

Salman Khan files defamation case against Abhinav Kashyap for making ‘derogatory’ remarks; seeks Rs 9 cr in damages, unconditional apology | Bollywood News

Salman Khan files defamation case against Abhinav Kashyap for making ‘derogatory’ remarks; seeks Rs 9 cr in damages, unconditional apology | Bollywood News

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4 min readChennaiUpdated: Jan 31, 2026 02:37 PM IST Bollywood actor Salman Khan filed a defamation lawsuit against filmmaker Abhinav Kashyap and two others after Kashyap made derogatory comments against Salman and his family in a recent interview. On Friday, a Mumbai court temporarily barred Kashyap from making or publishing “derogatory” comments against Salman and his family, as per PTI. The actor has also sought a permanent injunction and Rs 9 crore in damages. Khan has further sought an unconditional apology. The legal action was initiated by Khan in the wake of a series of 26 video interviews and podcasts released between September and December 2025. The suit claimed that Kashyap made “scandalous, false, and grossly defamatory” statements against Khan and his family in these videos. Besides Kashyap, Khushboo Hazare and major social media platforms have been named in the suit. ‘Can’t use abusive and threatening language’ As per the suit, Kashyap used derogatory language targeting Khan’s professional integrity and personal character, as well as his family members. The suit alleged that Kashyap referred to …

Court bars Abhinav Kashyap from making ‘derogatory’ comments against Salman Khan after ₹9 crore suit

Court bars Abhinav Kashyap from making ‘derogatory’ comments against Salman Khan after ₹9 crore suit

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A court in Mumbai on Friday temporarily barred filmmaker Abhinav Kashyap from making or publishing “derogatory” comments against Salman Khan and family, saying freedom of speech doesn’t mean one can use abusive and threatening language against any individual. Salman Khan expressed that the allegations by Abhinav Kashyap have hurt him. Judge PG Bhosale passed the ad-interim ex-parte injunction against Kashyap and two others while hearing a defamation lawsuit filed by the actor. The suit, filed in a civil court against Kashyap and several others, has sought a permanent injunction and ₹9 crore in damages. The legal action was initiated by Khan in the wake of a series of 26 video interviews and podcasts released between September and December 2025. The suit claimed Kashyap made “scandalous, false, and grossly defamatory” statements against Khan and his family in these videos. Besides Kashyap, Khushboo Hazare and major social media platforms have been named in the suit. According to the suit, these videos, broadcast on “Bollywood Thikana” channel, contain derogatory remarks that target Khan’s professional integrity and personal character …

Furious Abhinav Shukla defends Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira Khan after she is body shamed for Mumbai marathon outfit

Furious Abhinav Shukla defends Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira Khan after she is body shamed for Mumbai marathon outfit

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Ira Khan was recently spotted alongside her father, actor Aamir Khan, as she joined him and other family members at the Tata Mumbai Marathon in support of the Paani Foundation and Agatsu Foundation. However, she has since been body-shamed for her choice of outfit during the run, something that has angered actor Abhinav Shukla. Not just Abhinav Shukla, several social media users also stepped in to defend Ira Khan. Abhinav Shukla defends Ira Khan Ira joined her father at the marathon on January 18, opting for a white tank top paired with black shorts for the run. Later, a social media user took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to mock her choice of outfit as well as her body type. “This is Ira Khan, daughter of Aamir Khan. The problem is not the clothes, it is the body. I do not get why people refuse to dress for their body type and still choose to walk around looking indecent. Decency never goes out of style,” wrote the social media user, adding, “Only XL and …

Medals aren’t won by talent alone: Abhinav Bindra-led panel flags deep gaps in India’s sports system, presents blueprint for Olympic future | Sport-others News

Medals aren’t won by talent alone: Abhinav Bindra-led panel flags deep gaps in India’s sports system, presents blueprint for Olympic future | Sport-others News

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It’s often been said that India’s athletes have won Olympic medals in spite of the system, not because of it. Now, with India aggressively bidding for the 2036 Olympics, a task force headed by Beijing Games gold medallist Abhinav Bindra, is determined to rewrite that script. It has highlighted critical gaps in Indian sports administration in a 170-page report to the Government: ad-hoc decision making, weak institutional continuity, and an absence of long-term professionalism within the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and state sports departments due to “generalist civil servants” lacking sports-specific expertise. Set up by the Sports Ministry in August, the task force has also made key recommendations to fix the system. “Building strong systems and professional capacity is not separate from the goal of winning medals — it is central to it. Medals are not produced by talent alone,” Bindra told The Indian Express. “They are produced by ecosystems, which include athlete pathways, coaching, education, sports science competition planning, governance standards, integrity frameworks and administrative competence. Countries that perform consistently at the Olympics …