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‘Please be better’: Trinetra Haldar slams Orry’s viral gender-neutral bathroom comments | Entertainment News

‘Please be better’: Trinetra Haldar slams Orry’s viral gender-neutral bathroom comments | Entertainment News

Actor, doctor and transgender activist Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju has criticised Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry‘s remarks on gender-neutral bathrooms during his recent appearance on content creator Kavya Karnatac’s podcast, calling the discussion irresponsible and accusing it of spreading misinformation about transgender rights. The controversy began after a clip from Karnatac’s podcast Learn By KK Create went viral on social media. In the discussion, Orry questioned the idea of gender-neutral bathrooms and raised concerns about women sharing such spaces with men. Responding to the viral excerpts, Trinetra shared a video on Instagram and urged podcast hosts to be more responsible when discussing sensitive issues. “I was watching clips of this particular podcast because it was on my feed and I just want to say one thing to every podcast host. Please stop bringing guests onto your show if they are not a subject matter expert and if they have no lived experience on the topic,” she said. Trinetra then spoke about her own experience as a transgender woman, recalling how unsafe public restrooms had become …

‘Jahaan hai gaaliyaan, wahaan hai Alia’: Sunil Pal’s dig at Alia Bhatt after IGL episode | Entertainment News

‘Jahaan hai gaaliyaan, wahaan hai Alia’: Sunil Pal’s dig at Alia Bhatt after IGL episode | Entertainment News

4 min readNew DelhiJun 23, 2026 08:12 PM IST Comedian Sunil Pal has seemingly taken a swipe at Alia Bhatt following her appearance on the premiere episode of India’s Got Latent Season 2. The actress appeared on the show alongside Sharvari to promote their upcoming film Alpha, but it was a brief exchange involving host Samay Raina that appears to have caught Sunil’s attention. Taking to Facebook, Sunil shared a cryptic post in Hindi that read: “Jahaan hai gaaliya, wahaan hai Alia (Where there are abuses, there is Alia).” Many social media users interpreted the post as a reference to Alia’s appearance on the controversial comedy show. The post surfaced shortly after the first episode of the new season aired, leading many to connect it to a joke Samay Raina made at Sunil Pal’s expense during the episode. Samay Raina’s joke about Sunil Pal During a conversation with a contestant, Samay asked which toothpaste she used. After hearing her answer, he quipped, “Give that to Sunil Pal also.” The joke appeared to be a callback …

‘Lowest point of her career’: Samay Raina roasts Alia Bhatt on India’s Got Latent S2 | Entertainment News

‘Lowest point of her career’: Samay Raina roasts Alia Bhatt on India’s Got Latent S2 | Entertainment News

Samay Raina’s return with India’s Got Latent Season 2 has already given fans plenty to talk about. The comedian kicked off the new season on June 20 with actors Alia Bhatt and Sharvari as special guests, who appeared on the show to promote their upcoming film Alpha. Known for his sharp, unpredictable humour, Samay wasted no time roasting both guests, particularly Alia. From taking a dig at her Cannes appearance and Jigra to referencing one of her most viral Koffee With Karan moments, the comedian delivered a string of jokes that left the audience laughing throughout the episode. The comedian began by introducing Alia in his trademark style. Calling her the biggest celebrity to appear on the show so far, he joked, “She is the biggest guest we had till now in Latent. Highest point of Latent, lowest point of her career.” He followed it up with another quip directed at the actor. “Feeling nervous sitting next to you, big fan of your… husband.” Samay’s Cannes joke leaves everyone in splits As the conversation progressed, …

Weeks after citizenship row, January 6 to be ‘Diljit Dosanjh Day’ in LA | Entertainment News

Weeks after citizenship row, January 6 to be ‘Diljit Dosanjh Day’ in LA | Entertainment News

2 min readJun 20, 2026 12:59 PM IST Days after being embroiled in a recent controversy for giving up his Indian citizenship and becoming a US citizen, as reported by The Indian Express in May, Los Angeles City Council, on Friday, declared January 6 as ‘Diljeet Dosanjh Day’. January 6 is also Dosanjh’s birthday. The Punjabi singer, who is on his Aura World Tour in the US, was presented with the resolution  – ratified by the State of California – by Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, to commemorate his contribution to global pop music. Dosanjh’s team took to Instagram to share a video of Rodriguez presenting him the citation for the same. The resolution is considered a culturally significant way to celebrate an individual. The civic declaration for a musician often involves concerts and public celebrations. A visibly touched Dosanjh mentions being “speechless”. According to a post by Dosanjh’s team, the resolution honours the Punjab born singer-actor’s contribution in “globalising Punjabi music and promoting South Asian representation in mainstream American culture”. The commemoration came post Dosanjh’s sold-out …

‘Your consent is not an EMI’: Kunickaa Sadanand on Rs 370 biryani row after backing Pranit | Entertainment News

‘Your consent is not an EMI’: Kunickaa Sadanand on Rs 370 biryani row after backing Pranit | Entertainment News

The controversy surrounding comedian Pranit More’s viral crowd-work clip continues to spark debate online, but actor Kunickaa Sadanand believes the conversation should move beyond memes and outrage. A day after publicly supporting More following his second apology, Kunickaa shared a video on social media arguing that the Rs 370 biryani row exposes a much deeper social issue about entitlement, consent and emotional guilt. Addressing the controversy, Kunickaa said that while social media users have been making jokes and memes about the incident, she believes it reflects a much larger societal problem. “People are making jokes and memes about the Rs.370 biryani debate on social media. But I think there is a very deep social issue behind this controversy. In our society, many people still think that if they pay for dinner, give a gift, sponsor a trip, then there is an obligation on the other person.” She said that many women internalise this feeling even when no one explicitly pressures them. The actor said, “And many girls start feeling guilty within themselves without any pressure. …

The ‘pind’ indie | Entertainment News

The ‘pind’ indie | Entertainment News

Not very often, at the Cannes holy grail, does cinema generate as much social media buzz as Schiaparelli gowns. Rarely does a Punjabi film do so. Singh’s Rehmat, inspired by short stories of celebrated author Ajeet Cour, is a hyper-connected narrative set in a village. A film written and directed by Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) student Mehar Malhotra, Parchave Masya Raatan De (Shadows of the Moonless Nights), a Punjabi-language short film about claustrophobia and chronic wakefulness inside a cramped Mumbai flat, was this year’s Indian toast there. Punjabi films appear to be globetrotting because, just about a week later, on May 30, another Punjabi-language film, this one set in rural Punjab, quietly claimed the spotlight at the Angelika Film Center in East Village, New York, at the New York Indian Film Festival as the annual festival’s “centrepiece film”. Chandigarh-based Anmol Sidhu, 32, writer and director of Kikkaran De Phull (Flowers of Acacia), channels the existential crises of rural Punjab’s orchestra dancers who perform at weddings. This is his fifth film. Sidhu’s most …

‘Not right to cross the limits of dignity’: Devendra Fadnavis on Pranit More row | Entertainment News

‘Not right to cross the limits of dignity’: Devendra Fadnavis on Pranit More row | Entertainment News

4 min readMumbaiJun 12, 2026 07:45 PM IST Stand-up comedian Pranit More has been at the centre of a growing controversy over the past week after clips from one of his stand-up shows went viral on social media. The videos sparked widespread criticism, with several voices from India’s comedy community also weighing in on the issue. Now, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has also reacted to the controversy, saying that while stand-up comedy should remain unrestricted, it must not cross the boundaries of decency and dignity. ‘Comedy should be performed with due regard to dignity’ Speaking to ANI, Fadnavis said, “The Constitution of India grants everyone the freedom of expression. However, it also establishes safeguards to ensure this freedom is not misused. When expression becomes unrestrained, it infringes upon the right of individuals in society to live with dignity.” The Maharashtra Chief Minister noted that stand-up comedy is a widely enjoyed form of entertainment and said that he personally watches it as well. At the same time, he stressed that humour should not come at …

‘Senior chefs would hit you’: Kunal Kapur says it was ‘normal’ in India’s top hotel kitchens | Entertainment News

‘Senior chefs would hit you’: Kunal Kapur says it was ‘normal’ in India’s top hotel kitchens | Entertainment News

Celebrity chef and MasterChef India judge Kunal Kapur has opened up about the intense and often unforgiving culture of professional kitchens, revealing that young chefs were routinely shouted at, humiliated and even physically hit during his early years in the industry. Speaking to Vir Sanghvi, Kapur spoke about how his experiences in hotel kitchens shaped him as a chef—and how judging cooking reality shows eventually helped him rediscover a softer, more empathetic side of himself. Looking back at his formative years, Kapur said professional kitchens demanded perfection above all else. “Kitchens are a brutal place. Let’s admit that. It’s not easy to work in professional kitchens, no matter how glamorous it may seem. A kitchen doesn’t care who you are or what you’re going through. It demands perfection, discipline and consistency. Show up every day, do your work and move on.” However, his perspective began to change when he started working on television with home cooks rather than trained professionals. “When you’re doing a show where people have cooked with all their heart and tried …

Ammy Virk tells Excel Entertainment to take Rs 2-4 crores and move on

Ammy Virk tells Excel Entertainment to take Rs 2-4 crores and move on

After taking the box office by storm with Dhurandhar: The Revenge earlier this year, Ranveer Singh has been making headlines over his dispute with the makers of Don 3. He allegedly exited Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3  abruptly, which angered the makers. According to reports, the actor was asked to pay Rs 45 crore by Excel Entertainment for walking out of the film just weeks before the shoot, leaving the industry divided. Now, Ranveer’s ’83 co-star Ammy Virk has broken his silence on the ongoing row.  Ammy Virk supports Ranveer Singh Ammy has come out in support of Ranveer Singh, saying the makers of Don 3 ignored the actor when he had flops. During a conversation with Connect Cine, Ammy Virk expressed his support for Ranveer Singh, saying, “I feel, when he had a few flops, then you (Excel) could have started Don 3. Then they ignored him. Now that Dhurandhar is a hit, they are asking for their money back.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All …

Steven Spielberg’s Alien Visions | Entertainment News

Steven Spielberg’s Alien Visions | Entertainment News

Like many great directors, Steven Spielberg has something of an allergy to sequels. Among his 35 features, the moviemaker has made a lone direct sequel—1997’s “The Lost World: Jurassic Park”—and directed multiple films in just a single franchise, the Indiana Jones series, which, after “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981), begat three Spielberg-directed entries. An image from ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind.’ In modern Hollywood, Mr. Spielberg’s reticence counts as remarkable restraint, but it disguises the fact that, for nearly 50 years, he has been tending to what is a series of films in all but name. Call it his extraterrestrial trio: Starting with “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” (1977) and continuing with “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” (1982) and “War of the Worlds” (2005), Mr. Spielberg has pursued his abiding interest in the potential consequences of civilization’s contact with life from other worlds. Together, the films form a rich, sometimes contradictory but clearly distinct body of work within Mr. Spielberg’s canon. The trio will become a quartet with the release of his latest alien …