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Ali Asgar on why he quit playing ‘Dadi’ on Kapil Sharma show, heartbreaking bullying his children faced: ‘Mera baap aurat hai’

Ali Asgar on why he quit playing ‘Dadi’ on Kapil Sharma show, heartbreaking bullying his children faced: ‘Mera baap aurat hai’

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5 min readNew DelhiApr 17, 2026 04:17 PM IST Ali Asgar has been doing television and films since the late 1980s, but it wasn’t his appearance as ‘Dadi’ in Kapil Sharma’s comedy show that got him national fame. Such was his popularity that Ali is still popularly referred to as ‘Dadi’ by his fans. While he stopped doing drag comedy a few years ago, Ali recently recalled that he moved away from doing such sketches because he wanted to grow as an actor. He briefly also addressed how his kids were bullied because of the work he was doing on television. Writers slotted Ali Asgar in cross-dressing roles In a chat with Maniesh Paul on his YouTube channel, Ali recalled that one point, he was just appearing on television in drag. “I realised it at that point that this is all that I am doing. Those who are watching this, might say, ‘Is he mad? Why did he leave it?’ But at that time, Comedy Circus would air on Saturday and Sunday, and in both …

Kangana Ranaut says she faced ‘witch hunt’ in Bollywood after ex Adhyayan Suman claimed she performed black magic

Kangana Ranaut says she faced ‘witch hunt’ in Bollywood after ex Adhyayan Suman claimed she performed black magic

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As much as her professional journey, actor-politician Kangana Ranaut’s personal life has also made big headlines, predominantly due to her unfiltered nature and fearlessness in opening up about the mistreatment she has faced and the mistakes she has made. Nonetheless, one of the biggest controversies in her life erupted when her former boyfriend, Adhyayan Suman, with whom she worked in director Mohit Suri’s Raaz: The Mystery Continues (2009), accused her of physical and mental abuse and performing black magic on him. In a 2016 interview with DNA, he made allegations against Kangana, stating that it took him “five years to get over that guilt.” Must Read | ‘I converted to Islam by choice’: Chahatt Khanna slams conversion rumours and opens up about the toll of two divorces ‘It was a witch-hunt’ Now, the four-time National Award-winning actor has finally opened up about the accusations, mentioning that the industry labelled her as a ‘witch’ after the incident. Kangana also maintained that she faced severe character assassination attempts during this period. “My ex filed a case against …

Tovino Thomas often faced rejections for ‘not looking Malayali enough’; was ‘insulted at every turn’: ‘Met fake directors who demanded money for roles’ | Malayalam News

Tovino Thomas often faced rejections for ‘not looking Malayali enough’; was ‘insulted at every turn’: ‘Met fake directors who demanded money for roles’ | Malayalam News

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Although Tovino Thomas currently ranks as a star in Malayalam cinema, his journey to the top was anything but a cakewalk. As an outsider with no prior connections to the film industry, all he had in the beginning was a relentless desire to become an actor, a dream he had harboured since childhood. After completing his formal education, he began working as a software engineer while also pursuing modelling. Step by step, he moved closer to Tinseltown and made his acting debut in director Sajeevan Anthikad’s Prabhuvinte Makkal (2012). However, it was Martin Prakkat’s ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi (2013), where he played the antagonist opposite Dulquer Salmaan, that earned him fame. Since then, Tovino has become a formidable force among actors of his generation, trying his hand at a wide range of roles. Although not all his ventures have been successful, he still doesn’t shy away from taking risks. Don’t Miss | 2,500 movies in 62 years: Even if we start watching Sukumari’s films at a rate of one per day, we would finish only …

The four people who built his innings before he faced a ball

The four people who built his innings before he faced a ball

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5 min readMumbaiApr 2, 2026 03:26 PM IST Tankeeb Akhtar is a failed cricketer who couldn’t let go of the game. When he saw talent in his young nephew Sameer Rizvi, whose match-winning 70 not out got Delhi Capitals off to a winning start in the IPL on Wednesday, he wanted the boy to play for India. Sameer’s father Haseen wanted him to stop. “Mat bigaad usey, khud ki tarah mat bana, cricket se kya mila tujhe.” Don’t spoil him. Don’t make him like you. What did cricket ever give you? For years, Tankeeb was not welcome in his sister’s house. He kept coming to the ground instead — with his nephew. “If I think, maybe there would be barely 14 days in the past 14 years when Mamu wasn’t with me at the ground,” Sameer would tell this newspaper. The brother-in-law relented when Sameer, at sixteen, made his Ranji Trophy debut for Uttar Pradesh. Haseen had suffered a brain haemorrhage days before it. When Chennai Super Kings paid Rs 8.40 crore for the uncapped …

Farah Khan recalls underworld threat to Karan Johar, says Shah Rukh and Salman faced pressure in the 90s: ‘It was very scary’ | Bollywood News

Farah Khan recalls underworld threat to Karan Johar, says Shah Rukh and Salman faced pressure in the 90s: ‘It was very scary’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiMar 14, 2026 06:33 PM IST The Hindi film industry’s relationship with the Mumbai underworld in the 1990s has long been known. During that decade, several filmmakers and actors received extortion calls, gangsters allegedly financed films, producers Gulshan Kumar and Mukesh Duggal were shot dead by underworld gangsters. Now filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan has opened up about that period on a podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia, Farah recalled how the underworld’s presence in Bollywood became increasingly visible during the 1990s. ‘I had just started my career when Mukesh Duggal was shot’ Farah said she remembers the moment when producer Mukesh Duggal was killed. “I remember I was on a film set. I had just started my career when Mukesh Duggal was shot,” she said. Duggal, who produced films such as Fateh, Saathi, Dil Ka Kya Kasoor and Khilona, was shot dead in 1997 at his office in Seven Bungalows in Andheri. ‘The three Khans were under pressure’ During the conversation, Ranveer Allahbadia asked Farah whether Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir …

Anupamaa’s Jaswir Kaur says she was forced to quit CID, faced depression and survived on cameos for 7 years after exit

Anupamaa’s Jaswir Kaur says she was forced to quit CID, faced depression and survived on cameos for 7 years after exit

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Television actor Jaswir Kaur, best known for her roles in shows such as Anupamaa, CID and Gangaa, recently spoke about how she was “forced” to quit CID by the makers. In a podcast with Subhojit Ghosh on his YouTube channel, the actor recalled facing financial difficulties for seven years after her exit and said she survived by doing cameo roles during that period. Jaswir Kaur recalls facing financial crunch for seven years after leaving CID. Jaswir on why she was forced to quit CID Jaswir revealed that she was suddenly asked to leave the show and cried for 45 days afterwards. She shared that she had worked on the show for nearly two years, shooting consistently without any days off. The actor further said that none of her co-stars reached out to her or took a stand for her when she was asked to leave. When asked why she was removed from the show, Jaswir replied, “Suddenly they called me to the office, and they said my attitude is wrong, I don’t walk nicely. They …

Dhurandhar’s Shararat girl Ayesha Khan reveals she faced rape attempt and online threats, recalls harassment by spotboy: ‘Really scary’ | Bollywood News

Dhurandhar’s Shararat girl Ayesha Khan reveals she faced rape attempt and online threats, recalls harassment by spotboy: ‘Really scary’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readChennaiMar 5, 2026 11:12 AM IST Ayesha Khan, who was a participant in Bigg Boss 17 and recently gained attention from the Dhurandhar song Shararat, spoke about being sexualised on social media. The actor also talked about facing a rape attempt in the past and said that she receives rape threats every day on social media. Speaking to Barkha Dutt for Mojo Story, she said, “I am almost everyday sexualized for my body on Instagram. I wear a normal top – people have a problem. I wear skirts – people have a problem. I have to think before posting something. If I have to think before wearing or wanting to post something just because someone else is going to sexualize me, it is of course a really sad space to be in.” Sharing why the social media comments scare her, she said, “If you had the power, if you had the strength, if you could do what you wanted… you would have done it. So it really scares me that these are actual …

The 50 contestant Monalisa says she faced discrimination for belonging to Bhojpuri industry, reacts to gender bias on show: ‘Women were treated differently’ | Television News

The 50 contestant Monalisa says she faced discrimination for belonging to Bhojpuri industry, reacts to gender bias on show: ‘Women were treated differently’ | Television News

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5 min readMumbaiUpdated: Feb 25, 2026 11:41 PM IST Reality show The 50 has been garnering an impressive viewership; however, many underlying issues exist in the show — from the female contestants allegedly facing gender bias to a few contestants being discriminated against based on their industry. Bhojpuri actress Monalisa and her husband Vikrant Singh Rajpoot said they faced all this during their time on the show. Monalisa, who recently got evicted, spoke exclusively to SCREEN, highlighting the discrimination she faced for being from the Bhojpuri industry. Talking about her journey on The 50, Monalisa said, “My journey was very short-lived. When Vikrant and I had been locked for the show, we learned about other couples, too, and we thought we would make new friends on the show. While we understand that our vibe won’t match with all 50 people, I thought I would at least befriend a few people and plan the game from there. However, after going there, I just felt that people had brought their fights and controversies from outside into the …

Salim Khan faced 4-year professional drought after split with Javed Akhtar; cried seeing his name solo on screen: ‘I had no work’ | Bollywood News

Salim Khan faced 4-year professional drought after split with Javed Akhtar; cried seeing his name solo on screen: ‘I had no work’ | Bollywood News

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5 min readChennaiFeb 18, 2026 08:25 PM IST Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar are regarded as the biggest screenwriters the Hindi film industry has ever seen, delivering all-time classics such as Deewar, Sholay, Trishul, Kaala Patthar and several others. At the peak of their career, the iconic Salim–Javed duo enjoyed a level of fame that even surpassed that of the biggest superstars of the era. In fact, they were known to command fees higher than top Bollywood actors, including Amitabh Bachchan. However, after delivering Shakti in 1982, the legendary writer duo decided to part ways and pursue independent careers. It was important to prove myself after parting ways with Javed: Salim Khan In an old interaction with film trade analyst Komal Nahta, both Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar spoke candidly about the phase when their partnership ended and how it impacted them personally and professionally. Salim admitted that many within the film industry believed that Javed Akhtar was the primary creative force in the partnership, which made it crucial for him to prove his own …

Rashid Khan on Afghanistan’s World Cup exit: ‘We faced two top teams in four days’ | Cricket News

Rashid Khan on Afghanistan’s World Cup exit: ‘We faced two top teams in four days’ | Cricket News

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Afghanistan’s early exit from the T20 World Cup, following consecutive defeats to New Zealand and South Africa, has left captain Rashid Khan reflecting on what might have been. The team’s campaign in the so-called “Group of Death”—which also included Canada and the UAE—was always going to be an uphill battle, with at least one of the tournament’s heavyweights destined for an early exit. Unlike the 2024 edition, where Afghanistan defied expectations to reach their first-ever semi-final after navigating a group featuring West Indies and New Zealand, this year’s tournament offered no such fairytale. With their final group match against Canada in Chennai on Thursday, Rashid Khan opened up about the unique pressures of starting the competition against two of the world’s best teams in quick succession. The challenge of a tough draw “This campaign was different,” Rashid admitted. “We had to play New Zealand and South Africa in just four days. There’s no room for error; any mistake, and you’re out. In T20 cricket, if you slip up, it’s very hard to come back. To …