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Exclusive| Aanand L Rai says he and Akshay Kumar now have a National Award as a team: Koi aur award nahi par seedha ye

Exclusive| Aanand L Rai says he and Akshay Kumar now have a National Award as a team: Koi aur award nahi par seedha ye

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Aanand L Rai was in an edit room on Saturday evening working on a film, and when he exited the room, he was a National Award-winning director. At the 72nd National Film Awards announced on Saturday, Aanand L Rai won Best Director in the non-feature film category for Statue Of Unity: Ekta Ka Prateek. As he talks to us, the excitement is palpable in his voice. Aanand L Rai on his National Film Award “It comes like a blessing that the intent you did your work with, it is appreciated for that intent as someone is watching it. It’s a blessing,” he says, recalling how he got the big news. “Just half an hour before the announcement, there were whispers that something special might be there. But I had to go to an edit room just before the announcement. I went in at 5pm and I came out around 7.30pm and my phone was on silent throughout. When I came out, I had these bunch of messages on my phone and my team was outside …

The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare: Netflix documentary to explore brutal student killings; release date & more

The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare: Netflix documentary to explore brutal student killings; release date & more

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Netflix is set to release a documentary on the Idaho student murders – The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare – on July 29. Skye Borgman, of the Netflix docuseries Unknown Number: The High School Catfish, directs this documentary, which will include “unprecedented access to the victims’ families and police footage,” per Netflix. Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Ethan Chapin and Xana Kernodle were stabbed to death by Bryan Kohberger (R) (kayleegoncalves/Instagram, xanakernodle/Instagram, Kyle Green/Pool via REUTERS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY ) Watch the trailer here: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/videos/the-idaho-murders-college-nightmare-trailer “When I first came to this story, I kept coming back to one simple thought: four young people lost their lives, and they deserved to be remembered for far more than the tragedy that took them,” Borgman said in a statement, per The Hollywood Reporter. “Making this series became deeply personal to me because I felt a responsibility to keep Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin at the center of every decision we made. At a time when so much attention has been focused on the case …

Could Scott Peterson be innocent? New documentary revisits Laci Peterson murder case; ‘there’s no way he did this’

Could Scott Peterson be innocent? New documentary revisits Laci Peterson murder case; ‘there’s no way he did this’

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More than 20 years after Scott Peterson was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson and their unborn son, Conner, a new A&E documentary is raising fresh questions about the case. The two-part special claims to feature previously unseen footage, new expert analysis and other evidence that supporters say could challenge Peterson’s conviction. Scott Peterson’s former lawyer Mark Geragos says new evidence in an A&E documentary raises fresh doubts about his 2004 murder conviction. (X/ @navywife617) What new evidence does the Scott Peterson documentary reveal? A&E’s two-part documentary, “Scott Peterson: The New Evidence,” airing Thursday, July 16 at 9pm ET/PT and Friday, July 17 at 8pm ET/PT is offering newly unearthed footage, alleged handwritten notes from Laci and expert opinions. Mark Geragos, Peterson’s lawyer during his 2004 trial, defended his former client to the New York Post. “You have an instinct or a gut feeling that is honed by doing 10,000 reps, so to speak, and you know when someone is good for a crime or when they’re not,” he said. Geragos also told …

Jordan Belfort children: All on Chandler and Carter as The Real Wolf of Wall Street streams

Jordan Belfort children: All on Chandler and Carter as The Real Wolf of Wall Street streams

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A new three-part Paramount documentary titled The Real Wolf of Wall Street begins streaming this week on July 14. The show will explore Jordan Belfort’s rise and fall, using footage never seen before, FBI files, and old interviews. Jordan Belfrot with his daughter on her wedding day (Instagram) While Belfort’s past actions caused significant family tension, they have successfully rebuilt their bond over the years. During his prison time, Belfort said his main motivation to change was his children. In a reflective Instagram post, he described closing his eyes in his cell, picturing their faces, and promising to prove to them that “their dad can do it right.” S Jordan Belfort’s children Belfort has two children – a daughter named Chandler and a son named Carter. Belfort was married to Nadine Caridi. Belfort spent 22 months in prison for securities fraud and market manipulation. Both siblings are now adults and are handling their father’s legacy in their own ways. Chandler Belfort, his eldest child and only daughter, was born in 1993. She studied psychology and …

What were the Jordan Belfort scam allegations? What to know ahead of The Real Wolf of Wall Street’s release

What were the Jordan Belfort scam allegations? What to know ahead of The Real Wolf of Wall Street’s release

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A new three-part Paramount documentary titled The Real Wolf of Wall Street begins streaming this week on July 14. The show will explore Jordan Belfort’s rise and fall, using footage never seen before, FBI files, and old interviews. What were the Jordan Belfort scam allegations? What to know ahead of The Real Wolf of Wall Street’s release (Instagram) The team at Paramount says the series will explore parts of Belfort’s story that weren’t shown in the 2013 movie. You can watch the documentary on Paramount+. What were the Jordan Belfort scam allegations? Federal prosecutors built their case against Belfort using evidence of a large, planned “pump and dump” scheme. The main charges against Belfort and his partners included securities fraud, market manipulation, and money laundering. Belfort allegedly secretly gathered huge amounts of nearly worthless penny stocks through hidden accounts, and his brokers used aggressive, made high pressure phone tactics to spread hype and push people to buy. During key market events, especially the Steve Madden IPO, Belfort blocked regular investors from selling while his inner …

Who is Frances Zaayer and where is she now? All on woman who shot KY couple as Worst Neighbor Ever streams on Netflix

Who is Frances Zaayer and where is she now? All on woman who shot KY couple as Worst Neighbor Ever streams on Netflix

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Worst Neighbor Ever is streaming on Netflix, and is a spin-off from the creators of Worst Roommate Ever and Worst Ex Ever. The four-episode documentary explores true stories of disputes that triggered harassment, fraud, and violent crime. Worst Neighbor Ever streams on Netflix (Netflix) Each of the four episodes focuses on one incident, and episode 1 tells the story of a woman named Frances Zaayer who harassed her neighbors – and it ended in murder. The episode revisits the 2018 shooting death of Montgomery County Deputy Jailer David Scott. Who is Frances Zaayer? Zaayer used to be a close family friend of Shawna Scott. The documentary says the two reconnected after they moved into neighboring homes in a small neighborhood in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. Also Read: Is Taylor Parker still awaiting Execution? Where is she now? Everything to know At first, their relationship seemed friendly, and Frances even stayed with Shawna and her family while renovations were underway in her own house. Over time, their friendship soured, and they began arguing more often after Frances …

Nancy Guthrie update: FBI delivers key message as TMZ intervenes in missing probe amid ransom note investigation

Nancy Guthrie update: FBI delivers key message as TMZ intervenes in missing probe amid ransom note investigation

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TMZ has consistently been one of the most outspoken media organizations throughout the Nancy Guthrie investigation, starting with their procurement of a crucial ransom note in the initial stages of the case and extending to their latest engagement with a source who asserts possession of a video featuring Guthrie’s kidnapper. TMZ’s founder was instructed by the FBI to back off while they investigate, despite ongoing discussions about potential documentary on Guthrie’s case. (via REUTERS) Nancy Guthrie update: TMZ and FBI’s close association As the case continues, TMZ has maintained close communication with the FBI, providing them with all pertinent information and key sources. However, in recent weeks, TMZ has confirmed that the FBI has “ghosted” them following their proposal to send Bitcoin to the individual believed to have authored the ransom note. TMZ now asserts that the FBI has reached out to them again with a straightforward demand directed at the media organization. Also Read: Nancy Guthrie update: Sheriff Nanos breaks silence on TMZ ransom notes, weighs in on FBI probe; ‘It’s a shame’ TMZ …

‘Disaster’: SS Rajamouli reveals the pure terror and Rs 70 cr deficit behind Baahubali | Telugu News

‘Disaster’: SS Rajamouli reveals the pure terror and Rs 70 cr deficit behind Baahubali | Telugu News

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For a film now remembered as one of the defining moments of Indian cinema, Baahubali came close to being seen as the industry’s biggest disaster, according to new accounts from its cast and crew in the new docuseries, Baahubali: The Torchbearer, which was released on Friday in Netflix. The trouble began with money. “If we had known beforehand that both the parts would need Rs 400 crores, Baahubali would’ve never been made. No doubt about it,” director S.S. Rajamouli admitted. Producer Shobu Yarlagadda, who backed the film through Arka Mediaworks, explained there was no fixed budget to begin with. “We did not have a budget in mind. We would think of what would be the best possible cost without compromising on the director’s vision. And whatever it took, we were putting in,” he said. His co-producer at Arka Mediaworks, Prasad Devineni, called the fundraising process itself “crazy.” “I think the most expensive film in Telugu cinema till then was Magadheera. Now we were talking about raising almost five times the budget of that film. Sometimes …

Aamir Khan plans a documentary on President Droupadi Murmu: Report

Aamir Khan plans a documentary on President Droupadi Murmu: Report

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Aamir Khan Productions is reportedly planning a documentary based on the life of Indian President Droupadi Murmu, involving her journey. The documentary, directed by Svati Chakravarty Bhatkal, will also show her personal tragedies, challenges and setbacks 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

Where is Taylor Parker now? Netflix documentary Maternal Instinct to revisit Reagan Simmons-Hancock’s killing

Where is Taylor Parker now? Netflix documentary Maternal Instinct to revisit Reagan Simmons-Hancock’s killing

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The Netflix documentary Maternal Instinct has turned attention to one of the most disturbing murder cases. Maternal Instinct premieres on June 12, 2026 and revolves around Taylor Parker, the Texas woman who killed her pregnant friend and cutting her unborn baby from the womb in 2020. Taylor Rene Parker faked her own pregnancy for ten months. Screengrab from Maternal Instinct trailer. (YouTube/Netflix) The documentary is directed by Jessica Dimmock, who also worked on The Texas Killing Fields and Unsolved Mysteries. It is produced by Story Syndicate. Netflix has described the documentary as exploring “one woman’s web of deception and the tragedy it brought upon those who trusted her most.” Who is Taylor Parker? Taylor Rene Parker faked her own pregnancy for ten months. She used a silicone belly, forged ultrasounds, and staged fake gender reveal parties to convince those around her, including her boyfriend Wade Griffin, a local hog trapper, that she was expecting a child. On October 9, 2020, in New Boston, Texas, Parker murdered 21-year-old Reagan Simmons-Hancock, who was 35 weeks pregnant. Parker …