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Gaurav Khanna recalls being labelled ‘panauti, unlucky’, losing work after shows flopped: ‘That’s my fear even today’

Gaurav Khanna recalls being labelled ‘panauti, unlucky’, losing work after shows flopped: ‘That’s my fear even today’

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After winning two reality shows, Celebrity MasterChef and Bigg Boss 19, television actor Gaurav Khanna is now facing his fears on Rohit Shetty‘s reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 15. In a new promo for the show, the actor opened up about one of his personal fears, recalling how he was labelled unlucky after some of his shows flopped. Gaurav Khanna says he fears being labelled unlucky again. Gaurav Khanna on being labelled unlucky In the new promo of Khatron Ke Khiladi, Gaurav said, “Ek tag lag gaya tha mere pe ki Gaurav ke shows nahi chalte. It’s a very heavy tag for an actor. Gaurav is unlucky; Gaurav panauti hai isse mat lo. Ek ladka apna sab kuch chodhke Mumbai mein reh raha hai, kaam dhoondh raha hai (I had this tag attached to me that Gaurav’s shows don’t work. It’s a very heavy tag for an actor. ‘Gaurav is unlucky, Gaurav is jinxed, don’t cast him.’ A guy leaves everything behind and lives in Mumbai, looking for work).” He added, “Jo bhi reason tha, …

‘On Aug 4, at 12 pm’: Kejriwal plans march to PM’s residence with ‘100 who don’t fear jail’ over E20 concerns

‘On Aug 4, at 12 pm’: Kejriwal plans march to PM’s residence with ‘100 who don’t fear jail’ over E20 concerns

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Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced a march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence in New Delhi on August 4 at 12 pm to submit a petition demanding three key changes in Centre’s E20 fuel policy. According to Kejriwal, the petition has been digitally signed by more than two lakh people. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal during the ‘National Town Hall Against E20’, at the Constitution Club, in New Delhi, India, on Saturday, August 1, 2026. (HT Photo/Vipin Kumar) The announcement marks the latest move by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to escalate its campaign against the Centre’s mandatory ethanol-blending policy. The party has been amplifying concerns raised by several vehicle owners, who allege that E20 petrol is damaging engines and reducing fuel efficiency. A 100-member march to the PM’s residence While addressing a townhall programme outside the Constitution Club in New Delhi on Saturday, Kejriwal revealed his bid to launch a march to the prime minister’s residence in order to demand a more fair fuel policy. “Earlier, I asked …

Shagufta Ali recalls hiding stage 3 breast cancer, says fear of losing work kept her silent: ‘My savings ran out too’

Shagufta Ali recalls hiding stage 3 breast cancer, says fear of losing work kept her silent: ‘My savings ran out too’

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Veteran actor Shagufta Ali has always remained very open about discussing the most difficult period of her life. From having stage three breast cancer to running out of money due to her health issues and those of her father’s, she claims to have shouldered all responsibilities without having to ask for any kind of assistance from anyone. When it comes to discussing how she was criticised for her financial problems, she has remained very honest about it too. In a recent interview with Siddharth Kannan, the actor discussed why she hit her diagnosis. ‘I never begged for money’: Shagufta Ali on cancer battle and financial struggles. Why she hid her breast cancer diagnosis Shagufta revealed that she kept her stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis a secret because she was scared it would affect her career. She said the industry’s attitude at the time left her feeling she had no choice. Asked why she never spoke about it, Shagufta replied, “Uss zamaane mein uss cheez ko ye kaha jaata tha ki nahi nahi nahi nahi nahi, …

Ranbir Kapoor felt ‘fear’ playing Lord Rama, says Ramayana will be Raha’s first movie | Bollywood News

Ranbir Kapoor felt ‘fear’ playing Lord Rama, says Ramayana will be Raha’s first movie | Bollywood News

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Ranbir Kapoor and Yash offered fresh insights into their much-awaited film Ramayana during the film’s panel discussion at the San Diego Comic-Con 2026, where they were joined by director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra. While the event was expected to culminate with the global launch of the film’s trailer, the makers announced a last-minute postponement after securing Sony Pictures Entertainment as the film’s international distribution partner. Ramayana trailer postponed after Sony Pictures deal The Ramayana trailer was expected to be unveiled globally at 8 am on Friday, July 24, shortly after the Comic-Con panel. However, producer Namit Malhotra announced on Instagram that the launch had been deferred. “Today is a very special moment for our ‘Ramayana’, my dream of taking Ramayana to the world is now a reality with our partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment. In light of the above we will be launching our trailer now globally at a later date,” he wrote. The announcement came after the makers confirmed that Sony Pictures Entertainment will distribute the film internationally. Ranbir Kapoor on playing …

‘Am I capable enough?’: Ranbir Kapoor admits feeling ‘doubt, fear’ while playing Lord Rama in Ramayana

‘Am I capable enough?’: Ranbir Kapoor admits feeling ‘doubt, fear’ while playing Lord Rama in Ramayana

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When the first glimpse of Ramayana was unveiled earlier this year, it all began with Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. The Rama Glimpse, as it was called, showcased the actor as the deity for the first time. And even as Ranbir earned considerable praise from fans, the actor has admitted that he felt fear and doubt while taking on the role, before it all turned into gratitude. Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama in Ramayana. ‘There was so much of fear and doubt’ On Thursday, Ranbir joined co-star Yash, director Nitesh Tiwari, and producer Namit Malhotra at a panel for Ramayana at the San Diego Comic Con. On the sidelines of the event, the actor was asked about his feelings bringing to the big screen someone as iconic as Lord Rama. He responded, “I remember when the film was first offered to me, there was so much of fear, so much of doubt. ‘Will I be able to do this, am I capable enough?’ But I think that doubt changed into gratitude very early on. I …

‘Youth deserve to be heard without fear’: Riteish Deshmukh backs student protestors after police lathi charge

‘Youth deserve to be heard without fear’: Riteish Deshmukh backs student protestors after police lathi charge

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On Monday, the ongoing protests in Delhi against irregularities in the education sector and paper leaks turned violent with clashes between police personnel and protestors. Actor and filmmaker Riteish Deshmukh later backed the protestors, urging the administration to initiate a dialogue with them and maintaining that the youth of the country ‘deserve to be heard without fear’. Riteish Deshmukh has thrown his weight behind the ongoing student protests. Riteish Deshmukh backs student protestors On Monday evening, hours after the violent skirmishes between protestors and police personnel in Delhi, Riteish took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, “We stand in solidarity with the youth of our country. Their voices deserve to be heard — loud, clear, and without fear. They are the heartbeat of our democracy and the true architects of our nation’s future.” The actor and director also urged the administration to initiate a dialogue with the student protestors. “Let us listen, support, and empower them. The energy, courage, and dreams of our young people will shape the India we aspire to build,” he added, …

Anupama Parameswaran sparks break-up rumours with emotional posts that fans think are about Dhruv Vikram: ‘No more fear’

Anupama Parameswaran sparks break-up rumours with emotional posts that fans think are about Dhruv Vikram: ‘No more fear’

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Actors Anupama Parameswaran and Dhruv Vikram sparked rumours of a relationship last year when fans discovered their shared Spotify playlist. The rumours only intensified earlier this year when the duo seemed to share sparks at an awards show. Fans, however, believe the couple has now broken up, after Anupama returned to Instagram with emotional posts after months away. Dhruv Vikram and Anupama Parameswaran fanned the flames about them dating at an award show. Anupama Parameswaran returns to Instagram Anupama last posted on Instagram in February, when she thanked fans for their birthday wishes. Returning to the platform now, in July, the actor posted happy photos and videos from a photoshoot in which she is wearing yellow. However, it’s the captions that caught everyone’s attention. “Oooops!!!!!! Sorry for the photo dump. Turns out, when you don’t have to wait for approvals, a song selection, or someone else’s caption… posting becomes a lot more fun,” she wrote in the caption of one post. In another post’s caption, she wrote, “Sometimes, you have to let go of the …

‘England fell in trap of fear’: Oliver Kahn, Robbie Fowler slam Tuchel’s tactics | Football News

‘England fell in trap of fear’: Oliver Kahn, Robbie Fowler slam Tuchel’s tactics | Football News

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3 min readJul 16, 2026 07:00 AM IST The knives were out for England coach Thomas Tuchel after his side allowed a 1-0 lead to slip and become a 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday night. The German coach’s tactics came under withering scrutiny from former footballers like Oliver Khan and Robbie Fowler  England had taken the lead in the 55th minute, thanks to Anthony Gordon’s goal. Then they resorted to defensive tactics which allowed the defending champions to attack in wave after wave. Finally, England conceded in the 85th minute with Enzo Fernandez shooting from distance before Lautaro Martinez headed the ball in in the second minute of injury time to complete a come-from-behind win.  “England fell in the trap of fear,” was former Germany keeper Oliver Kahn’s assessment on Zee5 after the game ended. “From the point England scored and took the lead, they were only defending. Against Argentina this is not possible. They were almost playing with 10 defenders by the end of the game.”  Kahn …

‘Sanjay Dutt was trembling with fear’: Ujjwal Nikam on what actor said after he was sentenced | Bollywood News

‘Sanjay Dutt was trembling with fear’: Ujjwal Nikam on what actor said after he was sentenced | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jul 13, 2026 02:25 PM IST When actor Sanjay Dutt was arrested for illegally possessing weapons procured from underworld operatives, some of the country’s biggest lawyers defended him in court. Yet, he was sentenced to prison—a verdict that prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam says came after he strongly opposed any leniency for the actor. Recalling the day the verdict was pronounced, Nikam said Sanjay was trembling with fear while the media portrayed the prosecutor as the villain for pursuing a strict punishment. ‘Media turned me into a villain’ Speaking to Lallantop, Nikam said, “Every time Sanjay Dutt cried, people held me responsible for that. The media can build a public perception about someone. When the court pronounced its verdict against Sanjay Dutt, he was naturally scared. He was out on bail, but the court ordered that he be taken into custody.” Explaining his stand in court, Nikam said, “My argument was that Sanjay Dutt should not get the benefit of the Probation of Offenders Act. He was convicted under the Arms Act, though …

De la Fuente confident, Yamal fires warning – ‘If they fear anyone, it’s us’

De la Fuente confident, Yamal fires warning – ‘If they fear anyone, it’s us’

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2 min readJul 11, 2026 02:29 PM IST A heavyweight clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026 awaits, with European giants France and Spain set to battle for a place in the final. Spain booked their spot after a 2-1 quarterfinal victory over Belgium, courtesy of a late winner from Mikel Merino. Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente appeared confident ahead of the showdown against a French side that has steamrolled its way to a third straight semifinal. De la Fuente admitted that facing a team as strong as France would be a huge task, but insisted Les Bleus would be equally worried about his side. “I’m sure France are as worried as we are. Remember we beat them in two consecutive games. These are two incredible teams,” De la Fuente said. France were knocked out by Spain in the semifinals of Euro 2024, and the Spanish have won their last two encounters against the French. Spanish teenage wonderkid Lamine Yamal also fired a warning, saying that if Kylian Mbappé’s side fears anyone at this …