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Brett Lee calls Madhavan ‘a genuinely top bloke’ after Dubai golf outing, shares pics | Bollywood News

Brett Lee calls Madhavan ‘a genuinely top bloke’ after Dubai golf outing, shares pics | Bollywood News

4 min readNew DelhiJun 18, 2026 07:40 PM IST Former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee recently spent time with actor R Madhavan on a golf course in Dubai, and their sporting outing has become a talking point among fans online. Lee shared a series of pictures from their day together on Instagram and showered praise on the actor, both for his personality and his game on the course. “Great to finally get a round in with @actormaddy. One of the most respected actors going around, and turns out a genuinely top bloke off screen too. Good company, decent swing, looking forward to the next one mate,” Brett Lee wrote.   Madhavan was quick to respond and returned the compliment. “The feeling is so very mutual Chief. Except your swing is a subject of great envy. Until next time,” he commented, along with a smiley emoticon. The exchange quickly caught the attention of fans and the photos soon went viral on social media, with many praising the camaraderie between the two. ALSO READ: Why Tamil producers …

Madhavan’s son Vedaant says ‘sacrificed’ life in India to move to Dubai: ‘Shock to me’ | Bollywood News

Madhavan’s son Vedaant says ‘sacrificed’ life in India to move to Dubai: ‘Shock to me’ | Bollywood News

4 min readNew DelhiJun 16, 2026 08:18 PM IST Actor R Madhavan and his wife Sarita Birje’s son Vedaant, who is almost 20 now, is a popular freestyle swimmer. After opting for swimming as his career choice at a young age, the Madhavan family had relocated to Dubai during the Covid-19 pandemic, so that Vedaant’s professional swimming career isn’t affected due to closed swimming pools in India. In an old interview, R Madhavan’s son had opened up about the adjustment after shifting to a new country altogether. He also spoke about the supportive nature of his parents, which helped with his dreams of becoming a swimmer. During a chat with Ruhaan Mathreja, Vedaant expressed that he feels lucky to have such supportive mother and father. “Obviously, my parents are really supportive and I am lucky in that manner. Not many kids have that privilege of their parents supporting them with their dreams. I am lucky to be one of those kids who is able to have that privilege,” he said. ‘My parents are my team’ …

Madhavan says wife Sarita’s decision to move to Dubai for son Vedaant: ‘I am 6/10 as a dad’ | Bollywood News

Madhavan says wife Sarita’s decision to move to Dubai for son Vedaant: ‘I am 6/10 as a dad’ | Bollywood News

4 min readNew DelhiJun 12, 2026 06:38 PM IST Unlike other star kids, actor R Madhavan and his wife Sarita Birje’s son Vedaant Madhavan decided to choose the swimming for his career path. He is almost 20 now, and is a national-level freestyle swimmer, who has won several medals for India. In fact, Madhavan and his family had relocated to Dubai during Covid-19 pandemic, to support Vedaant’s swimming career and training. In an interview from last year, the actor had rated himself 6 on 10 as a parent. He also opened up about his desire to keep Vedaant away from the ‘passing phase’ of recognition. During a conversation with The Hindu, he recalled his wife’s decision to move to Dubai and said, “It was an essential decision taken at the right minute because Vedaant was going through his growth spurt as a teenager. Not having a pool to swim would have been the end of his international swimming career. So, Sarita and I were very hassled because all the pools in Bombay, even India, were …

Indian-origin billionaire offers Rs 2 crore package after 7 killed in Dubai crash | World News

Indian-origin billionaire offers Rs 2 crore package after 7 killed in Dubai crash | World News

After a deadly crash in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) left seven people dead, Indian-origin billionaire Dr Shamsheer Vayalil announced an over Rs 2.6 crore humanitarian assistance package for the grieving families. Vayalil is the UAE-based chairman of Burjeel Holdings, a private healthcare group. The crash took place on Emirates Road near the Dubai-Sharjah border. A minibus carrying employees of a Dubai-based company collided with a truck that had reportedly stopped on the highway due to a technical fault. According to Dubai Police, seven people were killed and nine others injured, including five who suffered serious injuries. The Indian Consulate in Dubai had said it was working closely with local authorities to assist the affected Indian nationals and their families. Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Dubai that claimed the lives of several Indian workers. Our officials visited the hospital, met the injured Indians, and are working closely with local authorities to provide all possible assistance and support. Our heartfelt… — India in Dubai (@cgidubai) June 8, 2026 The tragedy claimed the lives …

Seven Indians killed, nine hurt in Dubai road accident

Seven Indians killed, nine hurt in Dubai road accident

Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, said that preliminary investigations showed the truck had stopped suddenly in the middle of the Emirates Road due to a technical fault. | Photo Credit: X/@DubaiPoliceHQ At least seven Indian workers were killed on Monday (June 8, 2026) when a minibus collided with a truck that had stopped in the middle of a road in Dubai, the authorities said. “The accident resulted in seven fatalities and nine injuries, including five serious and four moderate injuries. All injured were transported to the hospital for treatment,” said Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police “Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Dubai that claimed the lives of several Indian workers,” the Indian Consulate in Dubai said in a post on X. The mission said that it is working closely with local authorities to provide all possible assistance and support. Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Dubai that claimed the lives of …

Indian workers among 7 killed in Dubai as minibus collides with truck

Indian workers among 7 killed in Dubai as minibus collides with truck

Several Indian workers were among 7 killed in Dubai after a minibus collided with a stationary truck on Emirates Road on Monday. Mangled mini bus after it collided it with a stationary truck on Emirates Road in Dubai. (X/@DubaiPoliceHQ) The preliminary probe has revealed that the truck had stopped in the middle of the road due to a technical issue, while the minibus rammed into it from behind as the driver failed to keep a safe distance, the Dubai Police said. Also read: Molten metal was at 1600°C, being moved in giant bucket: What we know about Vizag steel plant mishap Confirming the death of the Indian workers, Indian embassy in Dubai said that several Indian workers were killed and many others suffered injuries in the tragic road accident. However, the exact number of casualties is not know yet. “Our officials visited the hospital, met the injured Indians, and are working closely with local authorities to provide all possible assistance and support. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with the grieving families during this difficult …

From bike rides to dinner dates: Sarita shares unseen moments from Madhavan’s life in Dubai | Tamil News

From bike rides to dinner dates: Sarita shares unseen moments from Madhavan’s life in Dubai | Tamil News

3 min readKochiJun 1, 2026 07:27 PM IST Actor-director R Madhavan and his wife, Sarita Birje, have been living in Dubai for the past few years to ensure their son, Vedaant Madhavan, a renowned freestyle swimmer, receives quality training in the sport. Despite the mayhem, it seems that Madhavan has not compromised on his personal life or his craft, and continues to be a hands-on husband, father, and actor-director, dividing his time carefully to ensure he doesn’t miss out on anything. Also Read | Katrina Kaif shares rare photo of son Vihaan, her quiet life with Vicky Kaushal A glimpse into Madhavan’s unseen Dubai life On the occasion of his 56th birthday on Monday, June 1, Sarita shared an adorable video on social media, stitched together from many unseen moments from their life in Dubai. The clip begins by showing Sarita and Vedaant with Madhavan enjoying dinner together, then quickly transitions to showcase the couple’s many lovey-dovey moments as they explore Dubai hand in hand. The video, set to the actor’s iconic song “Vaseegara” from …

Born in a slum, Desi Bling’s Rizwan Sajan now lives in 40,000 sq ft house in Dubai | Web-series News

Born in a slum, Desi Bling’s Rizwan Sajan now lives in 40,000 sq ft house in Dubai | Web-series News

Rizwan Sajan, the founder of Danube Group, came into the spotlight after his family’s appearance on the Netflix show Dubai Bling. With an estimated reported net worth of nearly Rs 20,000 crore, Rizwan’s lavish 40,000-square-foot Dubai mansion — complete with a private pool, towering fountains, and girls dressed as mermaids — offered a glimpse into a lifestyle few get to witness. But behind the extraordinary wealth and luxury, lies a surprisingly humble start. The drive to build this massive empire began with something as simple as wanting to afford a samosa in his school canteen. Born into a lower-middle-class family in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar area, Rizwan grew up understanding the value of every rupee. His father could barely afford his convent school fees, leaving him with only Rs 15 per month as pocket money. Speaking about those days, Rizwan once recalled how watching his friends enjoy snacks in the school canteen became the trigger that changed his life forever. Entrance. (Photo: Curly Tales/YouTube) “I used to finish my Rs 15 pocket money in one week. It …

‘Healing doesn’t mean forgetting’: Mandana Karimi on new life in Dubai after leaving India | Bollywood News

‘Healing doesn’t mean forgetting’: Mandana Karimi on new life in Dubai after leaving India | Bollywood News

Actor Mandana Karimi has shared an update on life after leaving India and relocating to Dubai, saying she is trying to rebuild her life while continuing to carry the pain of what is happening in her homeland, Iran.The actor, who has been vocal about the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East following the escalation of tensions between Iran, the United States and Israel, recently took to Instagram to share about healing, resilience and starting over in a new country. Mandana posted a series of photographs from her everyday life in Dubai, including selfies taken inside an elevator, accompanied by personal reflections on navigating grief while moving forward. “Between grief and gratitude, I found my reflection again. The world changed overnight. Learning to live in it takes time,” she wrote. The actor continued, “Some days we protest. Some days we rebuild. Both matter. Finding joy again doesn’t make the struggle less real. Behind the smile is a story of loss, resilience, and starting over.” ‘Healing does not mean forgetting’ In the caption accompanying the post, Mandana …

Amid US-Iran war, Mandana Karimi says she is learning to live again after relocating to Dubai: ‘Nothing is normal’

Amid US-Iran war, Mandana Karimi says she is learning to live again after relocating to Dubai: ‘Nothing is normal’

Actor Mandana Karimi has been open about her concern with the current situation in India amid the US-Iran conflict. It all started after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint strike by the United States and Israel in March. The assassination of Ali Khamenei in missile strikes from the US and Israel plunged the Middle East into a full-blown conflict. Born in Iran, Mandana has now taken to her Instagram account to share moments from her life after relocating to Dubai, adding that she is learning to live again while continuing to carry Iran in her heart. Mandana Karimi opened up about rebuilding her life. What Mandana shared Taking to her Instagram account, she shared a series of snaps from her daily life, with pictures taken inside the elevator, along with a note to each one of them. “Between grief and gratitide, I found my reflection again. The world changed overnight. Learning to live in it takes time,” she began. The note read, “Some days we protest. Some days we rebuild. …