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T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar’s brother Darshan Kumar dies at 70; Mika Singh pays emotional tribute

T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar’s brother Darshan Kumar dies at 70; Mika Singh pays emotional tribute

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Darshan Kumar, the younger brother of late media baron Gulshan Kumar, died on April 18 in Delhi at the age of 70. Singer Mika Singh informed fans of his death through a social media post. His demise has seen several artists, colleagues and well-wishers taking to social media to mourn the loss and pay tribute to his life and legacy. Darshan Kumar of T-Series passes away at 70. (Instagram) Darshan Kumar passes away at 70 Mika Singh shared an emotional note on Instagram remembering Darshan Kumar’s generosity and the role he played in supporting artists over the years. Reflecting on his contribution, Mika wrote, “Just heard the heartbreaking news that Darshan Kumar ji, the owner of T-Series, has left us with his beautiful memories. He was truly a great man and always so helpful. He launched and supported so many singers and gave opportunities to countless talents. May Mata Rani bless his soul and give him eternal peace. Rest in peace. Om Shanti.” Following his post, fans and members of the music fraternity flooded the …

Darshan Kumar, brother of T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar, dies at 70; Mika Singh pays tribute | Music News

Darshan Kumar, brother of T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar, dies at 70; Mika Singh pays tribute | Music News

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2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 19, 2026 01:14 PM IST Darshan Kumar, the younger brother of Gulshan Kumar, passed away on April 18 at the age of 70 in Delhi. Following his demise, several celebrities from the music industry took to social media to pay tribute. Taking to his Instagram handle, Mika Singh wrote, “Just heard the heartbreaking news that Darshan Kumar ji, the owner of T-Series, has left us with his beautiful memories. He was truly a great man and always so helpful. He launched and supported so many singers and gave opportunities to countless talents. May Mata Rani bless his soul and give him eternal peace. Rest in peace. Om Shanti.” ALSO READ | ‘Gulshan Kumar ka wicket lagne wala hai’: IPS officer reveals chilling warning before T-Series founder’s assassination About Darshan Kumar Darshan Kumar played a key role in the growth of T-Series, founded in 1983 by Gulshan Kumar. Over the years, the company evolved into one of India’s largest music labels and expanded into film production. While the business is now …

Ram Gopal Varma explains why gangsters targeted Rakesh Roshan, Gulshan Kumar in 90s: ‘Kill one, extort money from ten’

Ram Gopal Varma explains why gangsters targeted Rakesh Roshan, Gulshan Kumar in 90s: ‘Kill one, extort money from ten’

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Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma recently revisited one of Hindi cinema‘s most turbulent periods, the 1990s, when Mumbai’s underworld exerted deep influence on the industry. He spoke about how threats, overseas funding, and pressure around casting were often driven by crime syndicates led by figures like Dawood Ibrahim, and explained why prominent names such as Rakesh Roshan and Gulshan Kumar became targets. (Also read: In 1st criticism of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2, Ram Gopal Varma disagrees with portrayal of this character) Ram Gopal Varma reflects on the underworld’s grip on 1990s hindi cinema. How did underworld operate in Bollywood In a conversation with crime writer Hussain Zaidi, RGV said the underworld’s actions were not random but calculated. According to him, gangsters used fear as a tool to assert dominance by targeting influential figures. “When the underworld wants to show its power, it targets big names like Rakesh Roshan, Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan,” he explained, adding that many of these figures saw themselves as larger-than-life personalities. He stressed that the motive went beyond money; it …

‘Kill one, extort ten’: Ram Gopal Varma reveals why the underworld targeted Rakesh Roshan and Gulshan Kumar | Bollywood News

‘Kill one, extort ten’: Ram Gopal Varma reveals why the underworld targeted Rakesh Roshan and Gulshan Kumar | Bollywood News

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Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has revisited one of Bollywood’s most turbulent chapters, the 1990s, when the Hindi film industry operated under the looming shadow of the Mumbai underworld. The time when extortion calls, overseas financing, and casting pressures were often linked to crime syndicates led by figures like Dawood Ibrahim. Varma revealed why high-profile figures like Rakesh Roshan and Gulshan Kumar became targets. In a conversation with crime writer Hussain Zaidi on his YouTube channel, Varma explained that the underworld’s strategy was not random violence, but calculated intimidation. “When the underworld wants to show its power, how does it do that? By targeting big names—Rakesh Roshan, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan,” he said, adding that gangsters often saw themselves as larger-than-life figures. According to Varma, this wasn’t just about money, it was about dominance. “To become a ‘hero’, they need to overpower someone bigger. These are big stars, you can’t just get Hrithik Roshan’s dates. So they create fear. The idea is: if the star refuses, what will happen to him?” ALSO READ: Ram Gopal …

Maa Inti Bangaaram: Gulshan Devaiah about working in different languages

Maa Inti Bangaaram: Gulshan Devaiah about working in different languages

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In 2025, Gulshan Devaiah made his Kannada film debut with Kantara: A Legend — Chapter 1. Now, the actor is set to foray into Telugu cinema with Maa Inti Bangaaram, led by Samantha Ruth Prabhu and helmed by BV Nandini Reddy. Interestingly, the actioner, which revolves around a dutiful daughter-in-law who drops the facade every night to chase goons, is co-produced by Prabhu’s husband and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru.  Sharing his experience of shooting the film, Devaiah said, “Working with newly-weds Raj and Samantha, and our director has been a fun experience. They are all deeply passionate about cinema, and that reflects in every decision made on set.” Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the film Having built a 15-year career on varied roles, the actor is now keen to expand his scope to regional cinema. Noting that working in movies of different languages gives an artiste a new perspective, he shared, “Working in different languages shakes you up in the best way. Every film industry has its own energy and own way of looking at stories. Each …

Gulshan Kumar`s shooter Abdul Rauf dies in prison

Gulshan Kumar`s shooter Abdul Rauf dies in prison

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Abdul Rauf alias Dawood Merchant, a henchman of underworld don Abu Salem who shot T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar, has died in Harsool Central Jail on Thursday. Abdul was serving a life sentence at the prison located in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in connection with Kumar’s murder. Gulshan Kumar`s killer Abdul Rauf dies Abdul Rauf reportedly died of a heart attack in prison. He was 60-years-old at the time of his death. Notably, Rauf’s health had been deteriorating over the past few days. On December 30, 2025, Rauf suffered a mild heart attack, following which he was admitted to the Government Valley Hospital in the city. Consequently, on January 4, 2026, after noticing considerable improvement in his health, he was shifted back to jail. However, according to reports, he suffered another severe heart attack and died on Thursday morning. A case of accidental death has been registered. Gulshan Kumar was shot dead by Abdul Rauf Gulshan Kumar was shot dead outside the Jeeteshwar Mahadev Temple in Andheri, on the morning of August 12, 1997. As per his daily …

Saiyami Kher Reunites With Gulshan Devaiah for a New Project After 8 A.M. Metro

Saiyami Kher Reunites With Gulshan Devaiah for a New Project After 8 A.M. Metro

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Actor Saiyami Kher is set to reunite with her 8 A.M. Metro co-star Gulshan Devaiah for an upcoming project. The much-loved on-screen pairing, which was widely appreciated for its understated chemistry and emotional depth in 8 A.M. Metro, has once again caught attention after recent pictures of the duo surfaced online. According to sources, Saiyami and Gulshan have recently shot together, and their effortless camaraderie has instantly reminded audiences of the magic they created in 8 A.M. Metro. The images have sparked strong speculation across social media, with fans convinced that another beautiful and meaningful project featuring the two actors is on its way. A source close to the development shared, “Saiyami and Gulshan share a very organic comfort level, both on and off screen. They recently worked together, and the chemistry is as natural and compelling as ever. While details are being kept under wraps, this is indeed a special project that will bring them together once again very soon.” Saiyami Kher and Gulshan Devaiah have collaborated multiple times in the past, and this …

Gulshan Devaiah calls out Bollywood’s trend of bearded, ultra-macho leading men: ‘Everybody is doing Pushpa’

Gulshan Devaiah calls out Bollywood’s trend of bearded, ultra-macho leading men: ‘Everybody is doing Pushpa’

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Published on: Jan 07, 2026 12:25 pm IST Gulshan Devaiah, praised for his role in Kantara Chapter 1, critiques the trend of bearded, ultra-macho leads in Bollywood. Bollywood actor Gulshan Devaiah impressed audiences with his performance as the antagonist in Kantara Chapter 1. In a recent interview with Screen, the actor shared his blunt take on the growing trend of leading men sporting beards and adopting ultra-macho personas similar to those seen in Pushpa. Gulshan admitted that he finds the trend tiring. Gulshan Devaiah, Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor’s villanious looks in Kantara Chapter 1, Dhurandhar and Animal respectively. Gulshan Devaiah questions why every leading man needs a beard When asked whether the lines between protagonists and antagonists have blurred, with lead actors like Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh playing morally ambiguous characters in Animal and Dhurandhar, respectively, Gulshan quipped, “I just have a problem with everybody having a beard. Why does everybody need to have a beard? Everybody is doing Pushpa only. What’s the problem with being clean-shaven? It’s just a trend. So is …

Gulshan Devaiah on dating ex-wife after divorce, turning down Yash’s Toxic, and why he quit a film: ‘They didn’t pay me, behaved badly’ | Bollywood News

Gulshan Devaiah on dating ex-wife after divorce, turning down Yash’s Toxic, and why he quit a film: ‘They didn’t pay me, behaved badly’ | Bollywood News

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Gulshan Devaiah is returning to familiar turf, but still making it count like a fresh start. Having been raised in Bengaluru, he started his acting career as Chittiappa Gowda, a Kannada-speaking character in Anurag Kashyap’s 2010 thriller That Girl in Yellow Boots. Fifteen years later, he played his next Kannada-speaking part in one of the biggest Kannada films ever — Rishab Shetty’s period epic fantasy Kantara: Chapter 1 last year. Even on a personal front, it’s an unexpected homecoming for Gulshan. He parted ways with wife and fellow actor Kallirroi Tziafetta in 2020 after a marriage of eight years. But as fate would have it, the two got back together in 2024 and are currently dating. On the latest edition of SCREEN Spotlight, Gulshan talks about how he landed Kantara: Chapter 1, why he had to turn down Geethu Mohandas’ Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairytale for Grownups, why his actual reason for doing Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Goliyon Ki Rasleela: Ram-Leela (2013) never materialized, and the trend of lead actor playing bad guys in films like Animal …

Good Meal, Long Naps And Catching Up On Pending Scripts: Gulshan Devaiah’s New Year Plans | Bollywood News

Good Meal, Long Naps And Catching Up On Pending Scripts: Gulshan Devaiah’s New Year Plans | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:December 29, 2025, 17:08 IST Gulshan Devaiah planned a low-key New Year celebration focused on food, sleep and work. Gulshan will next star opposite Samantha Ruth Prabhu in Maa Inti Bangaram. (Photo Credit: X) The world is gearing up to ring in the new year with fireworks and joyous festivities. From jetting off to beautiful places or partying hard till 12, everyone has made their plans to usher in 2026 with fun, friends and family. But there’s no such plans on actor Gulshan Devaiah’s mind this year. As the clock ticks to midnight, Gulshan Devaiah has planned a refreshingly simple way to spend the New Year. Any guesses? Instead of loud celebrations or packed itineraries, the Hunterrr actor plans New Year’s Eve and Day in the comfort of his home. Speaking to IANS about his plans, Gulshan shared that he intends to focus on himself. “I’m planning to spend some quiet time by myself—cooking a good meal, taking long naps, catching up on pending scripts, and finally addressing a few small decisions I’ve been …