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Shiva Rajkumar believes Ram Charan will win a National Award for Peddi: ‘His transformation is brilliant’

Shiva Rajkumar believes Ram Charan will win a National Award for Peddi: ‘His transformation is brilliant’

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On May 25, Shiva Rajkumar attended the press meet for Peddi in Bengaluru, where he opened up about his role in the film and praised Ram Charan for his dedication and performance. The Kannada star also predicted that Ram Charan could win a National Award for the film. Shiva Rajkumar hails Ram Charan’s dedication and performance in Peddi. Shiva Rajkumar hails Ram Charan’s performance in Peddi During the event, Shiva Rajkumar was asked whether he plays Ram Charan’s coach in the film. While avoiding major spoilers, the actor hinted at an emotional relationship between their characters. He shared that his role carries shades of a mentor or coach and described Peddi’s journey in the film as “extraordinary”. According to him, the emotional bond between Peddi and his character is one of the highlights of the story and is expected to connect strongly with audiences. Praising Ram Charan’s commitment to the role, Shiva Rajkumar said, “I believe Ram Charan will win a National Award for this film. His physical transformation and performance are brilliant. He worked …

‘The mob believes the machine’: Commonwealth prize winner Sharon Aruparayil denies AI use | Books and Literature News

‘The mob believes the machine’: Commonwealth prize winner Sharon Aruparayil denies AI use | Books and Literature News

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4 min readMay 22, 2026 07:00 AM IST Indian writer Sharon Aruparayil, one of the three finalists in the eye of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize scandal, was just 18 when she sent a story to the Foundation for the first time. Seven years on, she is the Asia finalist, but finds herself accused of AI plagiarism. “No AI tools were used at any stage in the writing, editing, or development process of Mehendi Nights,” said Aruparayil in an email to indianexpress.com seeking response to the allegations, adding that she had the paper trail to prove it. She calls the controversy, which has widened to allege that even a judge’s remarks were AI-generated, “an entertaining witch-hunt, right until you realise that there is nobody backing the writer.” The controversy The accusations, which have forced a reckoning in the world of letters, cropped up after the stories of all five regional finalists were published in the prestigious British literary magazine, Granta. Initially, readers took to social media upon spotting “telltale signs of AI” in the story …

Why Sandeep Reddy Vanga believes a Michael Jackson biopic is ‘tricky’ to get right: The casting and controversy problem | Telugu News

Why Sandeep Reddy Vanga believes a Michael Jackson biopic is ‘tricky’ to get right: The casting and controversy problem | Telugu News

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3 min readHyderabadUpdated: Apr 24, 2026 01:12 AM IST Before Antoine Fuqua made Michael, before Jaafar Jackson put on the white glove, Sandeep Reddy Vanga was already thinking about what a Michael Jackson biopic would cost a filmmaker: creatively, morally, and practically. In one of his interviews, Vanga was asked which real person he would most want to make a film about. His answer was Michael Jackson. And then he spent a few minutes explaining exactly why that film would be nearly impossible to get right. Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the director behind Arjun Reddy, Kabir Singh and Animal, did not hesitate when the question came up. Jackson’s life, he said, had everything a filmmaker could want. The childhood, the transformation, the spectacle, the tragedy. What he was less certain about was who could play him. Vanga said, “It is a very interesting life, you know, Michael Jackson’s life right from his childhood, when he was singing in school, and how he changed his skin color and all that, what he has been through, it’s a …

Asha Bhosle death: Zanai Bhosle believes her grandmother will come back to her

Asha Bhosle death: Zanai Bhosle believes her grandmother will come back to her

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Legendary singer Asha Bhosle`s granddaughter Zanai Bhosle was visibly devastated by the passing of her grandmother on Sunday, April 12. A day after the legendary singer`s funeral, Zanai has now shared an emotional note, urging fans to celebrate her life and expressing how deeply she misses her grandmother. For the unversed, Asha passed away at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on April 12 due to multiple organ failure. Zanai Bhosle says Asha Bhosle will come back to her Taking to her Instagram handle on Tuesday, April 14, Zanai posted a video of Asha singing her iconic track Dil Cheez Kya Hai to her. The video captured a light-hearted moment, wherein both are seen laughing and enjoying their playful bond. In the caption, Zanai wrote, “As I wake up this morning, I realise I have lost my partner in crime, my bestfriend, a person who completed my entire world and the first person to hold me when I was born. What do I do now? Who am I supposed to wake up and give a hug to …

‘Ranbir Kapoor is a cultured boy’: Arun Govil, OG Lord Ram, believes that the superstar will do his best in Ramayana | Bollywood News

‘Ranbir Kapoor is a cultured boy’: Arun Govil, OG Lord Ram, believes that the superstar will do his best in Ramayana | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Apr 9, 2026 03:25 PM IST Since the release of the promotional asset for Ramayana Part 1, introducing Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, anticipation among fans has steadily grown. Audiences are eager to see how the actor will portray one of Indian mythology’s most revered figures. Social media is currently flooded with a wide range of reactions and opinions on the first look, along with expectations surrounding Ranbir’s performance. The excitement is equally palpable within the film industry, with several celebrities weighing in. ‘Ranbir Kapoor is a cultured boy’ In a recent interaction with the media, Arun Govil, who famously portrayed Lord Ram in the TV serial Ramayan, shared his thoughts on Ranbir stepping into the iconic role. “Jahan tak Ranbir ki baat hai, to mera maanna hai ki woh ek behtareen actor hain. Woh bahut mehnat karte hain. Asal me woh bahut hi sanskari bache hain, maine kayi baar notice kiya hai. Isliye mujhe poora bharosa hai ki woh apna best dene ki poori koshish karenge. (When it comes to Ranbir, …

Irrfan Khan ‘performed badly’ in some films, says Piyush Mishra; believes Tigmanshu Dhulia served ‘everything on a platter’ to him | Bollywood News

Irrfan Khan ‘performed badly’ in some films, says Piyush Mishra; believes Tigmanshu Dhulia served ‘everything on a platter’ to him | Bollywood News

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2 min readChennaiApr 8, 2026 06:24 PM IST Irrfan Khan’s death in 2020 broke many hearts around the world. While many lamented his passing, some fans pointed out how the actor’s work was fully recognised only after his death. In a recent interaction, Piyush Mishra opened up about this debate. He refused to accept the notion that “there is no other actor like Irrfan” and also stated that he finds some of his performances “average.” Speaking to Shubhankar Mishra on his YouTube channel, Piyush was asked about Annu Kapoor’s statement that actors are often appreciated more after their death. The Gangs of Wasseypur actor disagreed and said, “I don’t think so, when he was alive, at that time also he was appreciated a lot.” When asked about people saying that there is no other actor like Irrfan, he responded, “I don’t believe this. Every period will have its own actors who will keep working. These are wasteful talks. He did very well in some performances – Haasil and Paan Singh Tomar. I developed a complex …

‘Touch above lot of others’: Dinesh Karthik believes Devdutt Padikkal will soon be un-ignorable for India across formats | Ipl News

‘Touch above lot of others’: Dinesh Karthik believes Devdutt Padikkal will soon be un-ignorable for India across formats | Ipl News

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3 min readUpdated: Apr 7, 2026 04:27 PM IST Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL title defence is only two games old, but batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik already believes that Devdutt Padikkal is already making a case to play for India in all formats of the game. In the two IPL 2026 games that RCB have played — and won — Padikkal has scored 50 off 29 against Chennai Super Kings and 61 off 26 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. This is his second stint with the franchise after he played early in his career for the franchise. “Devdutt Padikkal coming into 2025 was a very different Devdutt Padikkal to the one that left RCB earlier. He has learned to handle everything that comes with playing in the IPL, and the way he has adapted his game has been very impressive. If he continues in this rich vein of form, I don’t think Team India can ignore him across formats. He is batting at a level which is a touch above a lot of other players,” Karthik …

Amitabh Bachchan believes India won T20 World Cup final because he did not watch the match

Amitabh Bachchan believes India won T20 World Cup final because he did not watch the match

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The Men in Blue dominated the T20 World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8, beating New Zealand by 96 runs to successfully defend their world title. From Shah Rukh Khan to Kareena Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt to Vicky Kaushal, several Bollywood stars took to their social media to congratulate the Indian team. Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan had a slightly different take on India’s historic achievement. The veteran actor shared that India won the title because he did not watch the match! (Also read: Basil Joseph turns superfan, picks up Sanju Samson jersey outside T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad) Amitabh Bachchan has reacted to India’s World Cup win at the Narendra Modi Stadium. What Amitabh Bachchan said Taking to his X account, he shared pictures of the precious moments when the Indian team lifted up the trophy, as seen from his Television screen at home. In the caption, he wrote, “T 5679 – कहा था नहीं देखूँगा तो जीत जाएँगे ! हो गया (I said I wouldn’t watch, and they’d …

Saif Ali Khan is all for pay parity, but believes that those ‘putting people in seats’ should be paid more: ‘Economics work in a certain way’ | Bollywood News

Saif Ali Khan is all for pay parity, but believes that those ‘putting people in seats’ should be paid more: ‘Economics work in a certain way’ | Bollywood News

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5 min readNew DelhiMar 7, 2026 04:55 PM IST Pay parity has long been a subject of debate in the Indian film industry, with many actors and filmmakers weighing in on the gap between what male and female stars earn. Speaking about the issue on Soha Ali Khan’s podcast, Saif Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu explained that remuneration is largely driven by box office economics and audience demand rather than gender. During the conversation, Saif said that actors of similar stature should ideally receive equal pay, but the industry’s payment structure is deeply tied to the ability to draw audiences to theatres. Saif Ali Khan on pay parity in Indian cinema Saif Ali Khan said, “If the actors are of equal stature, they should be paid the same amount. But I also feel the economics work in a certain way. If you are putting people in seats in the theatre, you get paid accordingly. Everyone understands that relationship.” He added that the system isn’t meant to favour one gender over another, but rather reflects an …

‘Feel a bit disappointed by Arsenal’s style’: Why Yaya Toure believes Manchester City will win Premier League | Football News

‘Feel a bit disappointed by Arsenal’s style’: Why Yaya Toure believes Manchester City will win Premier League | Football News

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3 min readMar 3, 2026 03:30 PM IST Premier League football legend Yaya Toure has backed his former club Manchester City to edge past current league leaders Arsenal to win the league title this season. With only 10 games left in the season, City are five points behind the Gunners, but have a game in hand. The two teams will also clash at the Etihad Stadium on April 18 in a game that could decide the direction of the league. “Manchester City are playing better games. I definitely think Man City are going to win the title,” Toure said on Sky Sports Football after Arsenal’s 2-1 victory over Chelsea in the Premier League. Toure was underwhelmed with the style of football Arsenal are playing these days. The comments came after Arsenal 2-1 victory over Chelsea saw all three goals being scored off corner kicks. “The first half was okay, was quite okay, good game, but I feel a bit disappointed in the end you know? Because we want to see flourishing games, right? Freeflowing games, …