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Bhopal dowry death victim’s co-actor Swetaa Varma ‘in shock’, doubts suicide angle

Bhopal dowry death victim’s co-actor Swetaa Varma ‘in shock’, doubts suicide angle

A former co-star of the victim of the Bhopal dowry death case has reacted in shock to the incident, calling for a fair investigation. The 33-year-old was found dead at the home of her husband, a lawyer, in Bhopal’s Katara Hills area on May 12. Swetaa Varma worked with the Bhopal victim in a 2021 Telugu film. Bhopal victim’s co-star remembers her The victim had worked in a handful of Telugu films before her marriage. Actor Swetaa Varma had worked alongside her in the 2021 Telugu film Mugguru Monagallu. Remembering her as a warm person who always carried “positive energy” on set, Swetaa wrote on Instagram, “Though our interaction was brief, we shared some fun conversations and a lot of laughter. She carried such positive energy and never seemed like someone who would take such a step.” The death was initially ruled a suicide by the police, before the victim’s family alleged that she was murdered by her husband and in-laws and accused them of a cover-up. The victim’s husband is a lawyer, and her …

‘He wants to be seen as a co-actor, not an old man’

‘He wants to be seen as a co-actor, not an old man’

3 min readNew DelhiMay 4, 2026 04:10 PM IST While he might have gained recognition for playing the role of Jana in the horror-comedy Stree, Abhishek Banerjee has had an illustrious career as a casting director as well. The actor, who is celebrating his birthday (May 4) in Goa this year, has impressed fans with his portrayal of both comedic and intense roles time and again. Now, during an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Abhishek recalled the first day of shoot of his upcoming film Section 84, alongside Amitabh Bachchan. When asked if he ever felt starstuck being an actor and casting director himself, he took two names in an instant – Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan. “That film is not out yet, but when I met Mr Bachchan, I was in awe. I was shivering on set, was having goosebumps. To be working with somebody I’ve admired and followed all my life, that was very special for me,” he shared. As soon as he met Big B for the first time, on the sets …

Ramayana: Ranbir Kapoor looked like Lord Rama on set, says co-actor Surabhi Das

Ramayana: Ranbir Kapoor looked like Lord Rama on set, says co-actor Surabhi Das

Actress Surabhi Das was adored for her debut show Nima Denzongpa. After her stint in Pandya Store, she decided to switch gears and explore the OTT and film space. She is gearing up for Carnaame on Amazon Prime and Nitesh Tiwari’s magnum opus Ramayana, in which she essays the role of Sita Maa’s (Sai Pallavi) sister. In an exclusive chat with Mid-Day, Surabhi gets candid about her struggles and heaps praise on Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi. Surabhi Das on transition to web and films Surabhi gained prominence with her stint in Nima Denzongpa, which highlighted the struggles and racism faced by North-Eastern people. However, she was fortunate that the show didn’t make her a household name, as it made it easier for her to audition for web and films. Surabhi explains, “When you are transitioning from TV to web, it’s a bit tough. People tend to know you by your character names. Once casting directors find out that you’ve been part of a television show, they often hesitate to audition you further. There’s still …

Ramayana: Ranbir Kapoor looked like Lord Rama on set, says co-actor Surabhi Das

Ramayana: Ranbir Kapoor looked like Lord Rama on set, says co-actor Surbhi Das

Actress Surbhi Das was adored for her debut show Nima Denzongpa. After her stint in Pandya Store, she decided to switch gears and explore the OTT and film space. She is gearing up for Carnaame on Amazon Prime and Nitesh Tiwari’s magnum opus Ramayana, in which she essays the role of Sita Maa’s (Sai Pallavi) sister. In an exclusive chat with Mid-Day, Surbhi gets candid about her struggles and heaps praise on Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi. Surbhi Das on transition to web and films Surbhi gained prominence with her stint in Nima Denzongpa, which highlighted the struggles and racism faced by North-Eastern people. However, she was fortunate that the show didn’t make her a household name, as it made it easier for her to audition for web and films. Surbhi explains, “When you are transitioning from TV to web, it’s a bit tough. People tend to know you by your character names. Once casting directors find out that you’ve been part of a television show, they often hesitate to audition you further. There’s still …

Shah Rukh Khan treats Suhana ‘like a colleague’ on King sets, reveals Saurabh Shukla: ‘He rehearsed like any co-actor’

Shah Rukh Khan treats Suhana ‘like a colleague’ on King sets, reveals Saurabh Shukla: ‘He rehearsed like any co-actor’

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan is all set to share screen space with his daughter Suhana Khan in King, a collaboration that has already sparked considerable buzz. Now, actor Saurabh Shukla, who is part of the film, has opened up about their camaraderie on set, noting that the father-daughter duo maintained a highly professional approach throughout. King is scheduled to release in cinemas on 24 December 2026. Saurabh Shukla on working with SRK During a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Saurabh reflected on his early days working with Shah Rukh and spoke about reuniting with him on King. “I worked with him in Badshah. He was a rising star then. At that time, I didn’t meet him much; we interacted only briefly. Over the years, I have met Shah Rukh at different times in different ways. Shah Rukh is definitely a very good businessman; his business sense is excellent. Otherwise, it is not possible to create such an empire and hold it single-handedly. Of course, now there is an army of people, but he has created that …

‘He was like a co-actor with her’: Saurabh Shukla reveals how Shah Rukh Khan treats Suhana on the sets of King | Bollywood News

‘He was like a co-actor with her’: Saurabh Shukla reveals how Shah Rukh Khan treats Suhana on the sets of King | Bollywood News

4 min readNew DelhiApr 7, 2026 06:17 PM IST Actor Saurabh Shukla, who worked with Shah Rukh Khan in Badshah and will reunite with him in King, recently opened up about the superstar’s personality. He also shared his take on working with Aamir Khan and Salman Khan, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the three stars. ‘Shah Rukh Khan is a very good businessman’ In a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Saurabh Shukla looked back at his early days with Shah Rukh Khan and described him as a sharp and a very good businessman. “I worked with him in Badshah. He was a rising star then. At that time, I didn’t meet him much; we interacted only briefly. Over the years, I have met Shah Rukh at different times in different ways. Shah Rukh is definitely a very good businessman, his business sense is excellent. Otherwise, it is not possible to create such an empire and hold it single-handedly. Of course, now there is an army of people, but he has created that army himself. He …

Dhurandhar 2’s ‘Pinda’ Udaybir Sandhu says he improvised many of his dialogues, calls Ranveer Singh a secure co-actor

Dhurandhar 2’s ‘Pinda’ Udaybir Sandhu says he improvised many of his dialogues, calls Ranveer Singh a secure co-actor

Udaybir Sandhu is going viral for his ‘Ghar ki yaad nahi aayi, Jassi (Did you not miss home)’ dialogue from Dhurandhar 2. The actor plays Pinda, a key character whose arrival sets up an intense scene with Ranveer’s Hamza in the Aditya Dhar film. In a conversation with Pinkvilla, Udaybir spoke about playing Pinda and shared his experience of working with Ranveer on the film. (Also read: Aamir Khan says he is yet to watch Dhurandhar 2, congratulates makers on the success: ‘I hear only praises of the film’) Udaybir Sandhu has a pivotal scene with Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar The Revenge. What Udaybir said During the chat, when Udaybir was asked about the time he met Ranveer on set and the equation formed with him, the actor said, “He is such a warm person, makes you feel really comfortable that after a point, one feels that yes, we can do this scene. It becomes a cakewalk. He also gives a lot of feedbacks which worked a lot for me. As a co-actor, he is …

Parineeti Chopra reveals she’s crushing on her latest co-actor

Parineeti Chopra reveals she’s crushing on her latest co-actor

Actress Parineeti Chopra has revealed that she has a crush on her co-actor. Yes, in her latest post, the `Kesari` actress admitted that she has a crush on the latest actor she is working with. However, Parineeti`s crush is none other than her politician husband, Raghav Chadha. On Sunday, she took to the Stories section of her official Instagram account and shared a photo of a vanity van with the name “Raghav Chadha” on the door. The text read, “Sometimes you can have a crush on your costar(sic)”, followed by a kissy face emoji. While it is not clear what Parineeti and Raghav are shooting for, it would be exciting to see the two sharing the screen yet again. Before this, the couple graced an entertaining episode of “The Great Indian Kapil Show”, in July last year. The `Saina` actress loves to shower her husband with praises and admiration on social media whenever she gets a chance. Recently, Parineeti called her husband her ‘hero’ for raising the important issue of menstrual hygiene in Parliament. During a …

Sidharth Shukla used to abuse Rashami Desai and Jasmin Bhasin on set, claims Dil Se Dil Tak co-actor | Television News

Sidharth Shukla used to abuse Rashami Desai and Jasmin Bhasin on set, claims Dil Se Dil Tak co-actor | Television News

4 min readNew DelhiFeb 19, 2026 04:08 PM IST Television actor Vaishnavi Macdonald has spoken about her experience working with late actor Sidharth Shukla on Dil Se Dil Tak, claiming that he was often verbally abusive towards co-stars Rashami Desai and Jasmin Bhasin. Vaishanvi played Sidharth’s mother on the daily soap. In an interview with Sidharth Kanan, Vaishnavi recalled her first interaction with Sidharth, describing him as someone who initially came across as deeply curious and intellectual. “On the first day of the shoot, he came up to me and asked why my name was Vaishnavi Macdonald. He wanted to know everything,” she said. ‘Sidharth Shukla was not as portrayed on Bigg Boss’ However, she contrasted her personal experience on set with the public perception shaped later during Bigg Boss.“Frankly speaking, the image that was shown during Bigg Boss was very different from what I saw earlier. He was portrayed as nice and sweet, especially in his equation with Shehnaaz Gill, and the narrative shifted in that direction. But on set, there were issues involving …

Salman Khan`s Ready co-actor Pravina Deshpande dies at 60

Salman Khan`s Ready co-actor Pravina Deshpande dies at 60

Veteran actress Pravina Deshpande, best known for her supporting roles in Marathi and Hindi cinema and television, died on February 17, 2026. The actress breathed her last at the age of 60 after a prolonged illness. She is best remembered for her role of Shalini Chaudhary in Salman Khan’s 2011 film Ready, as well as her significant roles in several TV serials. Pravina Despande dies Pravina Despande had been reportedly fighting multiple myeloma since 2019. The news of her demise was shared by her family via her official Instagram handle. Taking to Instagram stories, the family shared that the actress breathed her last on February 17 following years of treatment for multiple myeloma. “It is with great sadness that we inform you that Mrs Pravina Deshpande has left for her heavenly abode on 17th February 2026,” they wrote.  Sharing details of the last rites, the statement added, “Cremation will be held on 17th February at 3:00 pm. Location: Muktidham, Hindu Crematorium, Sahar Road, Parsiwada, Chakala, Andheri East” The actress died at the age of 60 …