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Shah Rukh Khan forces watch on Lady Gaga in old video; asks why she won’t date him: ‘Cringe’ | Entertainment News

Shah Rukh Khan forces watch on Lady Gaga in old video; asks why she won’t date him: ‘Cringe’ | Entertainment News

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A decade-old interview featuring Shah Rukh Khan and global pop star Lady Gaga has resurfaced on Reddit, with many social media users calling the interaction “uncomfortable” and “cringe.” The clip, from Gaga’s visit to India in 2011, shows the Bollywood star repeatedly insisting that she accept his wristwatch as a gift despite her declining several times. The exchange has now reignited debate online. The clip was recently shared on Reddit with the caption, “SRK really made Lady Gaga uncomfortable.” It captures a light-hearted interview in which an audience member asks Lady Gaga whether she would date Shah Rukh Khan. Gaga replies, “Would I like to date you? Yes. You’re married? Absolutely not.” Shah Rukh jokes, “Who told her about this marriage thing of mine here?” When Gaga says, “I am a good girl… I’m a one-guy girl. And I’m very old-fashioned in that way. So absolutely no way”. Shah Rukh responds with, “See, you’ve dashed my hopes to the ground.” The conversation later shifts to Shah Rukh offering Lady Gaga his watch as a gift. …

Zeenat Aman urges government to open dialogue as Sonam Wangchuk’s fast enters day 17 | Entertainment News

Zeenat Aman urges government to open dialogue as Sonam Wangchuk’s fast enters day 17 | Entertainment News

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4 min readNew DelhiJul 14, 2026 01:04 PM IST Veteran actor Zeenat Aman has extended her support to educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. As Wangchuk entered the 17th day of his fast, Aman shared a note urging the government to open a dialogue with him, saying India cannot afford to remain silent while “one of its greatest minds” continues to suffer. Zeenat Aman backs Sonam Wangchuk Taking to Instagram, Zeenat said her thoughts were with Wangchuk as reports suggested his health was deteriorating. “My thoughts today are in the country’s capital city where @wangchuksworld is entering the 17th day of his indefinite hunger strike.” Referring to reports about his condition, she wrote that Wangchuk had “started losing muscle mass and is in immense pain.” She also recalled his response to those urging him to end the fast. “Don’t ask me to end my fast. Ask the government why they won’t even have a dialogue.”   Calling Wangchuk a visionary, Zeenat highlighted his work …

Legendary playback singer S Janaki dies at 88; granddaughter shares emotional note | Entertainment News

Legendary playback singer S Janaki dies at 88; granddaughter shares emotional note | Entertainment News

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jul 11, 2026 09:22 PM IST Legendary playback singer S Janaki died at the age of 88 at Apollo BGS Hospitals in Mysuru on Saturday. The news was announced by her granddaughter, Apsara Vydyula, through an emotional statement shared on Instagram. The family said the veteran singer died peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, and requested privacy as they mourn the loss. The hospital later confirmed that the veteran singer passed away at 7.30 pm following multiple cardiac arrests. Sharing the note on behalf of the family, Apsara wrote, “It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of my beloved grandmother and legendary singer, Smt. S. Janaki.” She added, “She left us peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family. While our hearts are heavy, we are also filled with gratitude for the extraordinary life she lived and the immeasurable joy she brought to millions through her timeless music.” ‘To us she was a loving grandmother’ Remembering Janaki not only as an iconic artiste but also as a grandmother, …

Satluj: A cop blew the whistle on Jaswant Singh Khalra’s torture, death; he was then killed | Entertainment News

Satluj: A cop blew the whistle on Jaswant Singh Khalra’s torture, death; he was then killed | Entertainment News

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Nearly three decades after he broke one of Punjab’s most significant human rights stories, veteran journalist Satinder Bains says watching Satluj, formerly titled Panjab 95, brought back memories of the investigation that changed his career. A young reporter in Indian Express, he reported on the case that has once again shocked an entire country. The Honey Trehan-directed film, inspired by the life of Sikh human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, is no longer available on OTT platforms in India but continues to stream overseas. After watching the film in Canada, where he is now based, Bains shared a video on Facebook, praising the film for staying largely faithful to the events he reported in 1996 while also pointing out a few historical differences. ‘Watching the film took me back 30 years’ Bains recalled that Satluj transported him back to May 5, 1996, when he was working as a reporter with The Indian Express in Amritsar and published the story that later became a crucial part of the investigation into Khalra’s disappearance. “Watching this film took …

Who is Monserrate ‘Moncy’ Shirley? Netflix’s Worst Neighbor Ever revisits 2012 fraud plot and Richmond Hill explosion

Who is Monserrate ‘Moncy’ Shirley? Netflix’s Worst Neighbor Ever revisits 2012 fraud plot and Richmond Hill explosion

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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. Who is Monserrate ‘Moncy’ Shirley? Netflix’s Worst Neighbor Ever revisits 2012 fraud plot and Richmond Hill explosion (Netflix) Each of the four episodes focuses on one incident, and episode 2 – ‘The Quiet Before the Storm’ – features the case of Monserrate ‘Moncy’ Shirley. Who is Monserrate ‘Moncy’ Shirley? Monserrate Moncy Shirley is a critical care nurse who moved with her husband and daughter in Richmond Hill in a quiet residential area. Moncy formed good relationships with nearby residents. Around the same time, newlyweds Jennifer and Dion also joined the close-knit community and settled in smoothly. In 2009, Moncy told her Richmond Hill circle that she had planned to divorce John, and introduced her partner Mark Leonard. Her friends claimed that she changed. On November 10, 2012, a huge explosion happened in Richmond Hill. Moncy’s house was completely …

Stuck with CBFC for over three years, Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj gets digital release | Entertainment News

Stuck with CBFC for over three years, Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj gets digital release | Entertainment News

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3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Jul 4, 2026 01:33 AM IST After waiting for over three years to get the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) certificate and nod for its theatrical release, the makers of Satluj — previously titled ‘Punjab 95’ — have finally released it on Hindi Zee 5. The film, written and directed by Honey Trehan, is inspired by the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, essayed by singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh, and his relentless fight for truth. Speaking to The Indian Express, Trehan said even though he was “a little disappointed” that the film could not be released in theatres, he is relieved that “people can now watch the film exactly how it was made”. “That’s deeply satisfying for me. Apart from the title change, there have been no cuts or compromises,” he said. The film’s release hung in balance for a long time after the CBFC demanded about 127 cuts, but the makers, especially Dosanjh and Trehan, refused to comply. Set in Punjab in the 80s and 90s, the film delves …

Before his next film, director Chaitanya Tamhane wants to read your mind | Entertainment News

Before his next film, director Chaitanya Tamhane wants to read your mind | Entertainment News

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Much before Chaitanya Tamhane made it to global attention and acclaim with his debut feature Court (2014), he was studying magic. The writer-director, who has often spoken about how magic has influenced his filmmaking, will be holding his maiden public mentalism show, ‘While I Still Can: Mindreading, Wonder and other Lost Causes’, on July 3 at Mumbai’s 3 Art House. Currently developing his third feature film, with two-time Oscar-winner Alfonso Cuarón on board as a producer, Tamhane, who penned the script two years ago under the working title ‘Who Is Metcena’, says that pivoting to mentalism fulfills his need for “more autonomy”. “Filmmaking takes a long time — raising funds, making the film, working with distributors and exhibitors. I felt the need for something more immediate and autonomous, where I could create and perform entirely on my own terms… Magic has been a significant part of my life for nearly 20 years, and now I’ve decided to share that publicly,” says the 39-year-old director. Mentalism, he says, is magic of the mind. “This involves playing …

‘They said I have ‘double dad’ syndrome, made communal remarks’: Ansiba Hassan on ex-AMMA colleagues | Entertainment News

‘They said I have ‘double dad’ syndrome, made communal remarks’: Ansiba Hassan on ex-AMMA colleagues | Entertainment News

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3 min readHyderabadUpdated: Jun 28, 2026 10:04 AM IST Ansiba Hassan, whose role in the Mohanlal-starrer Drishyam films propelled her to fame, has alleged that she faced abuse and communal remarks from some actors, including Tini Tom and Lakshmi Priya, who were members of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA). On June 19, Ansiba, 34, filed a petition at the Ernakulam Judicial First Class Magistrate court against her co-actor Tiny Tom, alleging that he made abusive and communal remarks against her. She moved court following an alleged delay by the Kochi police in filing an FIR based on her complaint. On June 26, Ansiba filed a separate complaint at Palarivattom police station against actor Lakshmi Priya, the former vice-president of AMMA; Swetha Menon, the former president of AMMA; and Sukumar, the owner of an online entertainment channel, alleging a malicious campaign against her. Swetha Menon, Tini Tom and Lakshmi Priya have denied all charges levelled against them. Speaking to The Indian Express, Ansiba said that during her tenure in AMMA, she stood for “what …

Darshan’s son Vineesh safe after Bengaluru road accident, wife says he wasn’t driving | Entertainment News

Darshan’s son Vineesh safe after Bengaluru road accident, wife says he wasn’t driving | Entertainment News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 26, 2026 01:10 PM IST Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa‘s son, Vineesh, has become the subject of online speculation after reports claimed he had met with an accident and was hospitalised following a road mishap in Bengaluru. The rumours gathered pace on social media, prompting Darshan’s wife, Vijayalakshmi Darshan, to issue a detailed clarification, insisting that Vineesh is safe and dismissing the reports as “completely false.” Vijayalakshmi Darshan says Vineesh was not driving In a statement shared on social media, Vijayalakshmi clarified that Vineesh was not behind the wheel when the incident took place. According to her, the family’s driver was driving the vehicle, and the accident was a minor road incident that occurred in Bengaluru’s Rajarajeshwari Nagar. “Dear all, we would like to clarify that the news being circulated by certain media outlets claiming that Vinish met with an accident and has been hospitalised is completely false.” She added, “Vinish is absolutely safe and doing well. He was not driving the vehicle; as is usually the case, our driver was behind …

Madhavan wears Rs 40 lakh luxury watch to Padma awards; only 10 such pieces exist | Entertainment News

Madhavan wears Rs 40 lakh luxury watch to Padma awards; only 10 such pieces exist | Entertainment News

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4 min readNew DelhiJun 24, 2026 05:59 PM IST Actor R Madhavan was conferred the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honours, by President Droupadi Murmu at the second investiture ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on June 23. The actor was accompanied by his wife Sarita Madhavan and son Vedaant Madhavan for the special occasion. While the actor’s Padma Shri honour was the highlight of the evening, his elegant choice of attire and an ultra-exclusive luxury watch also caught the attention of watch enthusiasts online. Madhavan wore Rs 40 lakh watch For the ceremony, Madhavan opted for a sophisticated navy blue bandhgala-style ethnic ensemble paired with matching traditional trousers. He completed the look with a sleek pair of rimless glasses, a gold chain and a brown leather-strap watch that stood out against his understated outfit. The timepiece on his wrist was the Titan Nebula Jalsa Flying Tourbillon, one of the rarest watches ever created by the Indian watchmaker. Crafted with an 18-karat rose gold case, the watch is part of Titan’s …