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Amitabh Bachchan recalls juggling 10-15 films at the same time in his era: ‘Yeh dar rehta tha aage kaam milega ki nahi’

Amitabh Bachchan recalls juggling 10-15 films at the same time in his era: ‘Yeh dar rehta tha aage kaam milega ki nahi’

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan has spent nearly 57 years in the entertainment industry, delivering some of Indian cinema’s most iconic performances. In his latest blog, the veteran actor reflected on how preparation before a shoot has become a standard part of filmmaking today, unlike during his early years in the industry. He also recalled juggling 10 to 15 films simultaneously, driven by the constant fear of not knowing when the next opportunity would come. Amitabh Bachchan recalls shooting 10-15 films at the same time. Amitabh Bachchan recalls doing 10-15 film at same time On Thursday night, Big B took to his blog and shared his thoughts on how filmmaking has evolved over the decades. Sharing a series of photographs, the actor wrote, “the prep was word or an explanation unknown to my generation and beyond ..now ‘its’ a common vocabulary, where one prepares for the work to be undertaken. For me, it was an unknown entity. I see now the amount of labour and pain, creative artists put into getting into the character, in looks …

‘Mati handed to infiltrators,’ Modi attacks TMC in last leg of campaign; Mamata says ‘BJP dar gaya’| India News

‘Mati handed to infiltrators,’ Modi attacks TMC in last leg of campaign; Mamata says ‘BJP dar gaya’| India News

Political heavyweights across party lines fanned out across West Bengal on Sunday, holding rallies, roadshows and marches as the high-octane campaign for the second phase draws to a close on Monday evening. PM Modi said that under TMC’s 15-year rule, the unemployment in West Bengal has reached “a dangerous level”. (PTI/ANI) Addressing rallies in the North 24 Parganas and Hooghly districts, PM Narendra Modi focused on women’s safety, saying women were firmly behind the BJP. “I can see the maximum enthusiasm among women here because they suffered the most during the TMC regime,” he said. Mamata Banerjee on EVMs Chief minister Mamata Banerjee accused central forces of acting at the behest of the Election Commission to favour the ruling party at the Centre. “I heard of two incidents where power to strongrooms housing EVMs was cut. Central forces escorted criminals there to capture them. I am surprised the EC is silent,” Banerjee said at a rally in Bhabanipur, from where she is contesting. Union home minister Amit Shah also intensified campaigning, with LoP in the …

Pakistan FM Dar discusses 5-point peace plan to end West Asia conflict with Saudi counterpart

Pakistan FM Dar discusses 5-point peace plan to end West Asia conflict with Saudi counterpart

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday spoke with Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and discussed the five-point peace plan proposed by Islamabad and Beijing to end the conflict in West Asia. This handout photograph taken on March 29, 2026 and released by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs shows Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (2L) in a meeting with his counterparts Saudi Arabia’s Faisal bin Farhan (L), Turkey’s Hakan Fidan (2R) and Egypt’s Badr Abdelatty at the Foreign Ministry office in Islamabad. Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey were expected to meet on March 29 for talks on the war in the Middle East, with Islamabad acting as a go-between between the United States and Iran. (Photo by Pakistan Foreign Ministry / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – MANDATORY CREDIT “AFP PHOTO / – / Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs” – HANDOUT – NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS – DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS (AFP) The peace proposal was put forward on Tuesday after Chinese Foreign Minister …

‘Dar kis liye?’ Preeti Pawar’s fearless approach leads to World Cup Finals Gold

‘Dar kis liye?’ Preeti Pawar’s fearless approach leads to World Cup Finals Gold

Greater Noida: Olympian Preeti Pawar made a memorable return to the international circuit, winning the gold medal in the 54 kg category at the World Boxing Cup Finals. The ruthless young boxer lit up the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium with her powerful, attacking display, a performance that rattled even three-time World Champion Huang Hsiao-wen of Chinese Taipei in the semifinals. When asked about her fearless approach, Preeti told the media with pride, “Jab choose hi kar liya hai boxing, toh dar kis liye?” (When you’ve already chosen boxing, what’s there to fear?) Beating an Olympic and World Medallist Preeti quickly became one of the fan favourites in Greater Noida because of her aggressive style and relentless close-range combinations. She used the same strategy against Huang, who was much taller. With limited reach, Preeti had no choice but to close the distance and prevent her opponent from using her height advantage. “Today, I was extra motivated because I had nothing to lose. I gave my best and showed that you can beat World and Olympic …

Pakistan deputy PM Ishaq Dar laments ‘costly cup of tea’ in Kabul amid Afghanistan tension

Pakistan deputy PM Ishaq Dar laments ‘costly cup of tea’ in Kabul amid Afghanistan tension

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reiterated his frustration over “a cup of tea” in Afghanistan’s capital of Kabul, which he claims to have proved costly for Pakistan, describing it as a “big mistake” that “should not be repeated”, Tolo News reported. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar was referring to the 2021 visit of the then-Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate (ISI) chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed to Afghanistan(AFP File) Speaking during a Senate session on Wednesday, Pakistan’s Deputy PM slammed the previous Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in a veiled attack, saying that under the pretext of that “cup of tea”, Pakistan’s borders were opened to Afghanistan, a decision he described as a major mistake. “It was a big mistake and should not be repeated,” Dar said during the session, as quoted by Tolo News. According to Tolo News, Dar was referring to the 2021 visit of the then-Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate (ISI) chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed to Afghanistan after the Taliban took over control of the country following the withdrawal of US …

‘Claiming Victory An Old Habit’: India Slams Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar Over Remarks To Foreign Media

‘Claiming Victory An Old Habit’: India Slams Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar Over Remarks To Foreign Media

Last Updated:May 13, 2025, 19:17 IST MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal accused Islamabad of distorting facts following the events of Operation Sindoor Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. (Reuters file photo) India on Tuesday slammed Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar over his remarks in a foreign media interview, stating that “claiming victory is an old habit” of Islamabad. Responding to Dar’s remarks, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal accused Islamabad of distorting facts following Operation Sindoor. Jaiswal stressed that India’s position had remained consistent throughout the standoff, while Pakistan’s stance shifted significantly on the morning of May 10, a change he attributed to “its airbases being effectively put out of action” during India’s precision strikes. “All you have to do is to look at who called who to negotiate the terms of the cessation of firing. You all know that satellite pictures are available commercially,” he remarked. In his briefing, he also urged the public and media to verify Pakistan’s claims using openly available satellite imagery. “Contrast …

Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar says his country would consider de-escalation if India stops attacks

Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar says his country would consider de-escalation if India stops attacks

File picture of Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar | Photo Credit: AP Pakistan’s Foreign Minister said Saturday (May 10, 2025) his country would consider de-escalation if India stopped further attacks. This came after India said it was committed to non-escalation if Pakistan reciprocated. Both countries traded strikes on Saturday, the latest escalation in a conflict triggered by the Pahalgam terror attack last month that India blames on Pakistan. Ishaq Dar, the Pakistani foreign minister, still warned that if India launched any strikes, “our response will follow”. Operation Sindoor LIVE updates – May 10, 2025 Mr. Dar told Pakistan’s Geo News that he also conveyed this message to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio when he contacted him after speaking to New Delhi two hours ago. “We responded because our patience had reached its limit. If they stop here, we will also consider stopping,” he said. Early on Saturday (May 10, 2025) Pakistan claimed that its three airbases were targeted by Indian missiles and drones, according to media reports. Meanwhile, in a special briefing in Delhi …

NSAs of India and Pakistan are in touch, claims Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar

NSAs of India and Pakistan are in touch, claims Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar

Pakistan Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, has claimed that the National Security Advisors of India and Pakistan are in touch with each other. New Delhi: Amid the escalating tensions in India and Pakistan, the Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, has claimed that the National Security Advisors of both countries had spoken on Wednesday. As per the Geo News report, while talking to the British news agency, Dar said, “There has been contact between the two.” He also said that the hotline between the Directors General of Military Operations of Pakistan and India is working. However, India has not yet validated the claim.  He had earlier assured reporters at Parliament House that Pakistan has vowed unequivocally not to launch an attack. Pakistan’s declaration follows India’s cross-border attacks on terror camps in the early hours of Wednesday in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror incident, which resulted in the barbaric shooting deaths of 26 persons, most of whom were tourists. In a bold assertion that was not supported by India, Dar also asserted that Indian …

EXCLUSIVE: Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla co-star Wamiqa Gabbi reacts to his iconic ‘Behen Dar Gayi’ dialogue; Don’t miss

EXCLUSIVE: Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla co-star Wamiqa Gabbi reacts to his iconic ‘Behen Dar Gayi’ dialogue; Don’t miss

Wamiqa Gabbi will feature in Priyadarshan’s horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla alongside Akshay Kumar in 2026. But before that, she is gearing up for the release of her rom-com Bhool Chuk Maaf co-starring Rajkummar Rao. During an exclusive interaction with Pinkvilla, Gabbi reacted to Akshay’s iconic Bhagam Bhag (2006) scene ‘Behan Dar Gayi’, and praised his acting. Wamiqa Gabbi and Rajkummar Rao had a fun and exclusive chat with us lately. During Bollywood Quiz, both actors were asked to name the film which has “Behan Dar Gayi (Sister is scared).” dialogue. Rajkummar pointed out that it’s from an Akshay Kumar film and Wamiqa immediately added, “Bhool Bhulaiyaa”. However, she realized in a couple of seconds that the correct answer was Bhagam Bhag and didn’t waste any time before mentioning it.  On being requested to imitate the scene, Wamiqa did it and praised Akshay. “He is too good yaar,” she said. The actress also recalled his meme reaction video with Pinkvilla and shared how much she loved it. The onscreen duo was also asked about the dialogue “Apne …

Marco Rubio to call EAM Jaishankar, Pakistan’s Dar about Pahalgam attack: ‘Urging both to not escalate’ | Latest News India

Marco Rubio to call EAM Jaishankar, Pakistan’s Dar about Pahalgam attack: ‘Urging both to not escalate’ | Latest News India

Apr 30, 2025 01:48 AM IST The US secretary of state will speak to EAM Jaishankar and Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar on rising tensions between the countries after the Pahalgam attack. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will urge his Indian and Pakistani counterparts not to escalate, his spokeswoman said Tuesday, as tensions soar between the arch-rivals after a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. US secretary of state Marco Rubio has also urged other countries to intervene amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan(REUTERS) Also Read: US spokesperson shuns Pakistani journalist’s question on Pahalgam attack “We are reaching out to both parties and telling, of course, them to not escalate the situation,” State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce told reporters. Also Read: March Rubio breaks silence on 3 US citizen kids deported from Louisiana to Honduras; ‘Went with their…’ “The secretary expects to speak with the foreign ministers of Pakistan and India as early as today or tomorrow,” she said. “He is encouraging other national leaders, other foreign ministers, to also reach out to the countries on …