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Anu Kumar collapses on track at Ludhiana athletics meet; receives no help from authorities

Anu Kumar collapses on track at Ludhiana athletics meet; receives no help from authorities

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A disturbing scene unfolded at the Indian Athletics Series-9 in Ludhiana on Saturday when middle-distance runner Anu Kumar was ignored despite a medical emergency during the men’s 800m final. Competing in lane 6 in the men’s 800m final heat-5, Uttarakhand’s Anu Kumar collapsed on the track midway through the race when he suffered severe pain caused by a pathri (stone). He was reportedly left unattended on the track for nearly 10 minutes. The incident raises serious concerns over athlete safety and event management on the part of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and the local organisers. Anu Kumar is being escorted by fellow athletes after collapsing during 800m final on Saturday. (Photo credit: Special Arrangement) According to an eyewitness, Anu was howling in pain and lay on the track unattended for almost 10 minutes. Anu was escorted by fellow athletes and taken to a nearby hospital. In a video accessed by The Bridge, Anu can be seen being assisted off the track by fellow athletes while visibly in pain. “In the men’s 800m final, …

Amid Janhvi Kapoor’s Peddi row, Anu Aggarwal recalls how objectification of women was the norm 30 years ago too

Amid Janhvi Kapoor’s Peddi row, Anu Aggarwal recalls how objectification of women was the norm 30 years ago too

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Filmmaker Buchi Babu Sana’s sports action drama, Peddi, has faced criticism from a section of viewers over the hypersexualisation of the female lead, played by Janhvi Kapoor. The film stars Ram Charan as the male lead. A day after the director apologised and said that certain scenes would be changed, Aashiqui star Anu Aggarwal reacted to the controversy. She said that objectification of women was the norm even 30 years ago, and how she decided to go against that norm. Annu Aggarwal has reacted to the backlash for the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor’s character in Peddi. What Anu Aggarwal said The actor shared a picture from a magazine cover, with the caption quoting her: ‘I am a total misfit in the industry.’ In the next slide, she wrote, ‘The choices that made me a misfit then are why I am comfortable in my own skin today.’ In the caption, she wrote a long note to address the issue. She began, “The recent conversations around Peddi reminded me of a choice I made long ago. I …

Anu Malik backs Varun Dhawan’s ‘Chunnari Chunnari’ as Abhijeet dismisses it as a ‘bhajan’ | Bollywood News

Anu Malik backs Varun Dhawan’s ‘Chunnari Chunnari’ as Abhijeet dismisses it as a ‘bhajan’ | Bollywood News

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The recreated version of “Chunnari Chunnari” featuring Varun Dhawan has sparked mixed reactions online, with several social media users debating whether the iconic track needed a remake at all. Amid the ongoing discussion, the song’s composer Anu Malik has now reacted to the controversy and defended the timeless appeal of the song. His response is dramatically different to that of the song’s original singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya who believed the Varun Dhawan song is now sounding like a ‘bhajan’. Anu Malik shared a video on his Instagram and stated that “Chunnari Chunnari” was a superhit when it originally released and remains equally loved by audiences today. The composer suggested that the popularity of the song across generations proves its lasting impact in Bollywood music culture. He said on Instagram: “Chunnari Chunnari, Chunnari Chunnari. Guys, it’s been so long since I saw the song on a superstar on Varun Dhawan’s face. Earlier, this song was super hit when it came on Salman Khan. And Salman Khan took it to a different level. And today again, when I …

Anu Malik calls Varun Dhawan ‘superstar’, defends Chunnari Chunnari remake amid criticism: ‘I was jumping with joy’

Anu Malik calls Varun Dhawan ‘superstar’, defends Chunnari Chunnari remake amid criticism: ‘I was jumping with joy’

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Filmmaker David Dhawan and Varun Dhawan‘s upcoming movie Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai has grabbed attention online for its recent song, Chunnari Chunnari remake. The song has created a stir on social media, with many expressing disappointment over it and criticising the remix. Amid the criticism, Anu Malik, the music director of the original song, has defended the remake and heaped praise on Varun Dhawan. Anu Malik defends Chunnari Chunnari remake amid criticism. Anu Malik defends Chunnari Chunnari remake in Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai On Wednesday, Anu Malik took to Instagram and shared a video defending the Chunnari Chunnari remake version. He said, “Chunnari Chunnari, Chunnari Chunnari. Guys, itna acha laga bahut dino baad ek superstar, Varun Dhawan ke chehre pe yeh gana dekha (It’s was so good to see this song again on a superstar, Varun Dhawan’s face). Earlier, this song was a super hit when it came out with Salman Khan. And Salman Khan took it to a different level.” He added, “And today again, when I saw Varun, I …

Anu Malik lauds song, Abhijeet Bhattacharya slams it

Anu Malik lauds song, Abhijeet Bhattacharya slams it

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The remake of the iconic song Chunnari Chunnari was released on digital platforms on Tuesday. The remake is a part of the upcoming David Dhawan film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai featuring Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur. While the remake of Chunnari Chunnari has sparked mixed reactions among cinephiles, veteran music composer Anu Malik, who originally worked on the chartbuster for the 1999 Salman Khan film Biwi No.1, has heaped praise on the revamped version.  Anu Malik reacts to Chunnari Chunnari remake Tagging the track timeless, Anu Malik said, “The song was a superhit before, it’s a superhit today, and it will remain a superhit tomorrow too.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Gullu aka Kushal Tanwar and Kaira Anu lift the trophy

Gullu aka Kushal Tanwar and Kaira Anu lift the trophy

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Gullu aka Kushal Tanwar and Kaira Anu have been crowned as the winning couple of “MTV Splitsvilla X6 – Pyaar ya Paisa”, taking home a cash prize of Rs 20 Lakhs. Elated about the win, Gullu aka Kushal Tanwar said, “Thank you, guys, to everyone who supported me. I feel so good after winning. I feel like we were the deserving ones because if we look at the whole game journey – connection-wise, running the game, making alliances, no one did it better than us. Kaira and I had a bond since day one; she always supported me. Whenever there were tasks, she used to say, “Mujhe tere liye jeetna hai”. Now that we look back at the end, it all feels worth it. I know people didn’t really like me much, but as the show progressed, we became their favourites.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the …

Asha Bhosle death: Anu Malik, Udit Narayan, Usha Uthup and other celebs mourn legendary singer’s demise | Bollywood News

Asha Bhosle death: Anu Malik, Udit Narayan, Usha Uthup and other celebs mourn legendary singer’s demise | Bollywood News

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Legendary singer Asha Bhosle, 92, passed away on Sunday due to multi-organ failure. She breathed her last at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, where she had been admitted with extreme exhaustion and a chest infection. In conversations with SCREEN, several celebrities, including Udit Narayan, Usha Uthup, Anu Malik, Ismail Darbar and Hariharan, mourned the immense loss and paid tribute to her legacy. Singer Udit Narayan paid tribute to her enduring legacy, and shared, “It’s very sad. There can be no bigger loss than this for the music fraternity. It’s very shocking news. Ashaji was one of her kind. Ever since we understood music, we have heard her voice. Her voice was so mesmerizing, I had never imagined coming to Mumbai and working with her on songs in Dil Toh Pagal Hai, Lagaan, etc. I have been blessed to work with her.” He further added, “She has carved a history in Indian cinema. The nation has faced a big loss today. She was known throughout the world. Till the age of 92, she was working. I saw …

Anu Malik WINS big, receives honour for Patriotic Melody Maestro of the year

Anu Malik WINS big, receives honour for Patriotic Melody Maestro of the year

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Anu Malik was conferred the Patriotic Melody Maestro of the year at the 4th edition of Zee Samvad Real Heroes Awards 2026. The event took place at The Fairmont, Mumbai, on February 6. Zee Samvad Real Heroes Award 2026: Bollywood music composer-singer Anu Malik was conferred the Patriotic Melody Maestro of the year at the 4th edition of Zee Samvad Real Heroes Awards 2026. The event took place at The Fairmont, Mumbai, on February 6. The award was handed over to the composer by Zee Media Corporation CEO Raktim Das and Zee Media Managing Editor Rahul Sinha. The event is organised by Zee Media Corporation, India’s first and largest news network. This year’s event was graced by Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane, Mangla Mani, Palak Muchchal, Mithoon Sharma, Sonu Sood, Mona Singh, Rakul Preet Singh, and Madhur Bhandarkar, among others. Anu Malik’s work front Malik has collaborated with several Indian playback singers, including Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhonsle, and Amit Kumar, among others. During the 1980s, he mostly collaborated with vocalists Mohammad Aziz, Shabbir …

‘It Read Like A Story’: Anu Malik Initially Didn’t Like Sandese Aate Hain Lyrics by Javed Akhtar | Bollywood News

‘It Read Like A Story’: Anu Malik Initially Didn’t Like Sandese Aate Hain Lyrics by Javed Akhtar | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:January 17, 2026, 10:44 IST Did you know? Anu Malik initially didn’t like Javed Akhtar’s lyrics for Sandese Aate Hain, saying they “read like a story,” before giving music to the iconic song. Did you know? Anu Malik initially didn’t like Javed Akhtar’s lyrics for Sandese Aate Hain. Border is one of the most powerful war dramas made in Indian cinema. The J.P. Dutta film still manages to impress generation after generation, and while the entire movie has received cult status now, it is the song Sandese Aate Hain which became much bigger. The song evokes feelings of love, longing, and pain, and it remains equally popular after years. It is now being used in the sequel of the film, Border 2, starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. Did you know Anu Malik, who composed the music for the song, was not very happy when Javed Akhtar handed him the lyrics? In an old interview with ANI, Anu Malik opened up about how he thought there was no poetry in …

‘Sandese Aate Hain’ was rejected at first, Javed Akhtar reminded Anu Malik of this tune during Border; Anu found ‘no poetry’ in the 11-page song | Bollywood News

‘Sandese Aate Hain’ was rejected at first, Javed Akhtar reminded Anu Malik of this tune during Border; Anu found ‘no poetry’ in the 11-page song | Bollywood News

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In the summer of 1997, India was on the brink of celebrating her 50th Independence Day and as one would expect, Bollywood was ready to celebrate in full gusto. 29 years ago, the social and political climate of the country, and even the world, was starkly different as a war film was not supposed to be a call for war. It focused heavily on the emotional turmoil of the soldiers who were making sacrifices for the country. The release of JP Dutta’s Border and Subhash Ghai’s Pardes within a span of a few months was to re-invigorate the feeling of patriotism and it proved to be a good bet for the producers. Border, which was based on the Battle of Longewala during the 1971 India-Pakistan war, focused on 120 soldiers who defended their post against thousands of Pakistani soldiers who came in with a barrage of tanks. The film was loved by the masses and while it might not get the same kind of reception today, what has proved to stand the test of time …