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Bobby Deol cheers for elder brother Sunny Deol after Batwara 1947 teaser drops: ‘You’re the best, bhaiya’

Bobby Deol cheers for elder brother Sunny Deol after Batwara 1947 teaser drops: ‘You’re the best, bhaiya’

The bond between Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol has always been evident, both on and off screen. So, when the teaser of Sunny Deol’s upcoming film Batwara 1947 was released, Bobby was among the first to show his support. The actor took to social media to share a heartfelt message for his elder brother. Bobby Deol praises his older brother Sunny Deol. Bobby Deol cheers for Sunny Deol After watching the teaser, Bobby Deol shared a heartfelt message for Sunny Deol and the team on Instagram. Showing his excitement for the film, he wrote, “You’re the best, Bhaiya! ❤️ So excited and looking forward to this film. Wishing you and the entire team all the very best. The teaser looks amazing, this movie is definitely going to be awesome! 🔥❤️” Batwara 1947 promises an emotional Partition story Batwara 1947 brings Rajkumar Santoshi and Sunny Deol together once again after films like Ghayal, Damini and Ghatak. It also marks Sunny Deol’s first film with Aamir Khan Productions. The story is based on Asghar Wajahat’s well-known play …

Taare Zameen Par actor who played ‘topper’ elder brother Yohaan Awasthi is now a dentist based in the UK

Taare Zameen Par actor who played ‘topper’ elder brother Yohaan Awasthi is now a dentist based in the UK

Life imitates art in surprising ways! In Taare Zameen Par, the elder brother of Darsheel Safary‘s character was shown as a bright kid who would ace his school exams. The same seems to be the case in real life, too, as Sachet, has now left acting after the film’s success, earned a gold medal in dentistry and now practises in the UK! (Also read: ‘Aamir Khan is not my brother,’ says Taare Zameen Par’s Darsheel Safary on why he doesn’t ask actor for work) Taare Zameen Par actor left acting and excelled in his chosen field of academics. About Sachet’s life away from acting Sachet Seth, who goes by the name Sachet Engineer on Instagram, played Yohaan Nandkishore Awasthi in Taare Zameen Par. The film marked the directorial debut of Aamir Khan and earned immense critical acclaim. While Darsheel continued working in the industry, Sachet disappeared from public attention. He has pursued a career in medicine, graduating in dentistry from DY Patil University where he earned a gold medal in Periodontology. He is currently a …

Kriti Sanon turns ‘protective elder sister’, shields Rashmika Mandanna as fans breach security at Cocktail 2 event

Kriti Sanon turns ‘protective elder sister’, shields Rashmika Mandanna as fans breach security at Cocktail 2 event

Actors Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna are currently busy promoting their upcoming film Cocktail 2. The trio recently visited a mall in Pune as part of the film’s promotional tour. However, what started as an exciting fan event soon descended into chaos when an overwhelming crowd breached security barricades. Amid the frenzy, Kriti’s protective gesture towards Rashmika caught the internet’s attention and won widespread praise. Kriti Sanon protects Rashmika Mandanna at Cocktail 2 event. Kriti Sanon protects Rashmika Mandanna A video from the event, shared on Instagram, showed a massive crowd surging towards the stars, leaving Shahid, Kriti and Rashmika struggling to move through the venue. According to reports and onlookers of the event, the promotional event had to be cut short after fans broke through security barricades in an attempt to get closer to the actors. Amid the chaos, Shahid appeared visibly frustrated as he struggled to make his way through the crowd. Kriti, meanwhile, was seen holding on tightly to Rashmika Mandanna and shielding her from the pushing crowd as security …

Bobby Deol reveals both his sons want to work in Bollywood: ‘Thought elder son would do something else’

Bobby Deol reveals both his sons want to work in Bollywood: ‘Thought elder son would do something else’

Looks like the acting bug has bitten the next generation of the Deol family. Bobby Deol recently revealed that both his sons, Aryaman and Dharam Deol, are keen to make their mark in Bollywood. While the actor had hoped his elder son, who studied finance, would settle in the US and pursue a different career path, the youngster has other ambitions. Bobby Deol got married to Tania Deol in 1996 and welcomed their first child together, Aryaman Deol, in 2001. Bobby Deol on his kids In an episode of Aap Ki Adalat, Bobby spoke about his children’s interests and talents and shared why the world of cinema continues to attract the next generation of the Deol family. When asked whether his son Aryaman would enter films, Bobby revealed that both of his children dream of becoming actors. Bobby also shared that he had hoped his elder son would choose a different professional path. Bobby said, “Both my sons want to become heroes. What can I do? This industry is such that whether you’re a doctor, …

Madhuri Dixit says son Ryan ‘not interested in Bollywood circus’, elder son Arin working with Apple: ‘Project on noise cancellation…’ | Bollywood News

Madhuri Dixit says son Ryan ‘not interested in Bollywood circus’, elder son Arin working with Apple: ‘Project on noise cancellation…’ | Bollywood News

Madhuri Dixit was one of the top actresses in Bollywood, back in the 1980s and 90s. However, when her acting career was still soaring, the veteran actor moved to the US in 1999, after getting married to Dr Sriram Nene. In a recent interview, Madhuri opened up about her decision to relocate to Denver, leaving behind fame and away from the spotlight. She also talked about her sons – Arin and Ryan, and how they call the film industry a ‘circus’. During a conversation with Mid-Day, Madhuri was asked about her life in the US when India’s top superstar settled in a small US city, without security, and no one around knows who you are. “Everybody has dreams for their lives and this was a big part of my dream for myself. I always thought that I’ll get married, have a house, and children. So, when it actually happened, for me it was like a dream, so I didn’t even think twice. I wanted him as a partner for life, I got married, and started …

Jitesh Sharma on dynamic with Sanju Samson: ‘He is like an elder brother to me’ | Cricket News

Jitesh Sharma on dynamic with Sanju Samson: ‘He is like an elder brother to me’ | Cricket News

Jitesh Sharma has been brought into the Indian side in place of Sanju Samson to play the role of the finisher, who was pushed down the order after Shubman Gill returned at the top of the order. However, Samson’s returns in the middle order have been minimal, and Jitesh, who is a specialist finisher, has looked at home in the role. On Tuesday, after India’s win against South Africa, when asked about the dynamic between him and Samson, Jitesh responded by saying Samson was like an “elder brother” to him. “I am very grateful that he is in the team and I am under him. He is like an elder brother to me,” Jitesh said. “Because of healthy competition, your talent comes out. It’s good for the team. Sanju bhai is out, and I am playing. He is a great player—one of the great players. If I have to compete with him and play shoulder to shoulder, I have to bring my A-game,” he said. Samson and Abhishek Sharma had formed an incredibly potent opening …

Shatrughan Sinha opens up about his ‘heartbreaking’ meeting with Hema Malini after ‘elder brother’ Dharmendra’s death

Shatrughan Sinha opens up about his ‘heartbreaking’ meeting with Hema Malini after ‘elder brother’ Dharmendra’s death

Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra’s death on November 24 sent shockwaves through the entire film industry and left fans mourning. Actor Shatrughan Sinha recently visited Hema Malini after Dharmendra’s demise and recounted his meeting with her and her daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol, on social media. Shatrughan Sinha on meeting Hema Malini after Dharmendra’s death. Shatrughan Sinha on meeting Hema Malini and her daughters after Dharmendra’s death On Monday, Shatrughan Sinha took to X (formerly Twitter) and shared a picture of himself and Poonam Sinha with their ‘family friend’ Hema Malini, along with another picture with Dharmendra. Along with the pictures, he wrote, “Met our dearest family friend @dreamgirlhema. It was heartbreaking to meet her in these traumatic times of her tremendous loss of our dearest family friend, our elder brother @aapkadharam. Met her two beautiful daughters @Esha_Deol #AhanaDeol and offered comforting words for their immense loss.” He further remembered Dharmendra and wrote, “Dharamji was a kind and gentle soul. He isn’t with us today, but his memories will live with us forever. Prayers and …

Shatrughan Sinha meets Sunny and Bobby Deol, pays tribute to ‘elder brother’ Dharmendra with unseen photos | Bollywood News

Shatrughan Sinha meets Sunny and Bobby Deol, pays tribute to ‘elder brother’ Dharmendra with unseen photos | Bollywood News

Shatrughan Sinha, who entered the film industry about seven years after Dharmendra, shared the screen with the veteran star on several occasions. Their first collaboration was in the 1969 film Pyar Hi Pyar, where Sinha appeared as an uncredited villain. This was followed by a cameo in the 1971 classic Guddi, and later a full-fledged role in Dharmendra’s 1978 film Dillagi, in which Sinha played the role of an advocate. Over the years, their professional association blossomed into a warm friendship. Following Dharmendra’s demise, Sinha took to X to express his grief and his regret for being unable to attend the funeral or the prayer meet as he was away from Mumbai. On my return from Delhi, went with a very heavy sorrowful heart to our dearest family friend our elder brother’s @aapkadharamhome. It was a heart touching meeting his wonderful sons @iamsunnydeol Bobby Deol @thedeol, his attractive, charming wife Tanya their handsome sons… pic.twitter.com/mNi5NoeSHT — Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) November 29, 2025 He wrote: “On my return from Delhi, I went with a very heavy, …

‘Mahesh Bhatt is my god, thought only death could separate us’: Mukesh Bhatt on split with elder brother, calls Vikram Bhatt ‘chichora’ | Bollywood News

‘Mahesh Bhatt is my god, thought only death could separate us’: Mukesh Bhatt on split with elder brother, calls Vikram Bhatt ‘chichora’ | Bollywood News

In 2021, the Hindi film industry was taken aback when Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt, who had collaboratively produced films under the Vishesh Films banner for over three decades, announced their professional separation. In the 1990s and 2000s, they made films like Aashiqui, Sadak, Sir, Raaz, Murder, among many others. For the first time since the split, Mukesh Bhatt spoke candidly about the situation in an interview with Lehren Retro. Addressing the personal nature of their parting, Mukesh said, “I have no bitterness towards him. I don’t know what he feels about me, but there is none from my side.” Mukesh also took the opportunity to respond to claims made earlier by filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, who alleged that Mahesh had accused Mukesh of exploiting him for years. Even though they have the same surname, Vikram is not related to Mahesh and Mukesh. Rejecting this characterisation, Mukesh stated, “He (Mahesh) is gullible, and people had vested interests in how these brothers could be separated.” He further commented on Vikram’s remarks: “Say what you want to say, …

Lalu expels elder son from RJD for 6 years, snaps all family ties | Latest News India

Lalu expels elder son from RJD for 6 years, snaps all family ties | Latest News India

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president Lalu Prasad on Sunday expelled his elder son Tej Pratap Yadav from the party for six years and snapped family ties with him, saying that his “irresponsible behaviour” was not in accordance with “our family values and tradition”. Tej Pratap Yadav (PTI) In a post on X, Lalu admonished the former Bihar minister for his public conduct and said that ignoring “moral values in personal life” hampers the overall “struggle for social justice”. “The activities, public conduct and irresponsible behaviour of the eldest son are not in accordance with our family values ​​and traditions. Therefore, due to the above circumstances, I remove him from the party and family. From now on, he will not have any role of any kind in the party and family. He is expelled from the party for 6 years,” he said.   The move came a day after pictures of Yadav and a woman were shared on his official Facebook page with a post saying the two were in a relationship for 12 years. The …