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Akshay Kumar: There is no formula, just guts, prayers

Akshay Kumar: There is no formula, just guts, prayers

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Actor Akshay Kumar is riding high on the success of Welcome to the Jungle. At a time when every theatrical release feels like a high-stakes gamble, the film’s strong box-office run has reaffirmed Akki’s endearing connect with the audience. Equally adept at delivering adrenaline-fuelled action and effortless comedy, he indulges us in an engaging conversation, declaring right at the beginning: ‘Dekh, Medha, mai dil se bolunga jo bolunga, headline ya TRP wagarh ke liye nahi’. Excerpts: Be authentic, he original: Akshay Kumar Welcome to the Jungle has stormed past ₹65 crore in its opening weekend. The industry is happy and relieved and the audience is truly enjoying the laugh riot. What do you have to say?Just two words: Jai Mahakal! You’ve completed more than three decades in the industry. What is the biggest misconception people still have about Akshay Kumar?That I have some secret machine at home that produces four films a year! But it’s all about time management and discipline. Another misconception is that because I’ve been around for more than three decades, everything …

Fire guts EV showroom, three shops in Surat; several electric vehicles damaged

Fire guts EV showroom, three shops in Surat; several electric vehicles damaged

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Several electric vehicles were damaged after a fire gutted an EV showroom and three other shops in Gujarat”s Surat city on Thursday morning, officials said. No person was injured in the incident which occurred in the Adajan area, they said.  Flames and smoke covered the area, causing panic among people. The fire started in the EV showroom, and batteries and other spare parts used in the vehicles intensified it, causing the blaze to spread rapidly to adjacent shops, the officials said.  Several Electric Vehicles (EVs) were gutted in the fire, they said.  The city’s fire control room received a message about the major blaze in the Adajan area at around 9.30 am.  Vehicles from five to six fire stations were rushed to the location, deputy chief fire officer SG Dhobi said.  “Fire personnel broke the shutters of the shops to control the blaze and prevent any further spread to other shops.  The reason behind the fire is not clear, but it spread to a garage (EV showroom) and the adjacent medicine, ice cream and fast …

Upasana Singh on Shilpa Shinde’s false harrassment confession: ‘She had the guts to speak’ | Television News

Upasana Singh on Shilpa Shinde’s false harrassment confession: ‘She had the guts to speak’ | Television News

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Last week, actress Shilpa Shinde revealed on Bharti Singh’s podcast that the sexual harassment allegations she had levelled against Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain producer Sanjay Kohli nine years ago were false. Her remarks sparked widespread criticism, with fellow actors and industry bodies condemning her statement. While officials from FWICE and AICWA strongly reacted to Shilpa’s confession, CINTAA General Secretary Upasana Singh has now offered a different perspective on the controversy. Upasana, who has worked with Shilpa on shows such as Maayka and Betiyaan Apni Ya Paraya Dhan, among others, spoke exclusively to SCREEN about the controversy. She also described Shilpa as a kind-hearted person who often stood up for technicians on set and extended support to colleagues whenever they faced difficulties. Upasana Singh on Shilpa Shinde controversy Upasana Singh said, “I know Shilpa Shinde very well. We have worked together on three shows. Not every human being is the same. I heard a lot of negative things about her. If I justify what she has done, it would be wrong. She made a mistake, realized …

Ridhima Pandit takes a dig at Ananya Panday’s ‘guts’ over Bharatanatyam fusion in Chand Mera Dil

Ridhima Pandit takes a dig at Ananya Panday’s ‘guts’ over Bharatanatyam fusion in Chand Mera Dil

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Actor Ananya Panday is facing heavy trolling online after a clip of her performing Bharatanatyam fusion in Chand Mera Dil surfaced on social media. The performance quickly sparked debate, with many slamming her dance moves and questioning the fusion take on the classical form. Amid the ongoing backlash, actor Ridhima Pandit has now joined the conversation and seemingly taken a dig at Ananya over the viral performance clip. In Chand Mera Dil, Ananya Panday plays Chandni, the daughter of a Bharatanatyam dancer portrayed by Charu Shankar. Ridhima Pandit takes a dig at Ananya Panday The internet has been flooded with clips of Ananya performing a fusion Bharatanatyam routine in her latest film, Chand Mera Dil, with the videos rapidly going viral across social media platforms. Amid the online chatter, Ridhima also came across one such reel. The reel comes with text, “When you learn Bharatanatyam from online tutorial for your culturals.” The reel featured “Bharatanatyam” marked with a cross, while “Roboratanatyam” was accompanied by a tick mark. Several social media users flooded the comment section …

Sunjay Kapur’s mother says Priya Sachdev ‘wouldn’t have had the guts’ if he was alive, opens up about bond with Karisma’s kids | Bollywood News

Sunjay Kapur’s mother says Priya Sachdev ‘wouldn’t have had the guts’ if he was alive, opens up about bond with Karisma’s kids | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiApr 9, 2026 10:53 AM IST Late business tycoon Sunjay Kapur’s will and estate dispute continues to make headlines as tensions between the family members increase. The legal battle started when Karisma Kapoor’s children moved the Delhi High Court, alleging that their father’s widow, Priya Sachdev Kapur, forged his will. The row has also spilled into the RK Family Trust, where Priya, both a trustee and beneficiary, served a notice removing Sunjay’s mother, Rani Kapur, as trustee effective March 25. Now, in a recent interview, Sunjay’s mother Rani, opened up about her relationship with Karisma and her kids, Samaira and Kiaan. Rani Kapur says she was very close to her son Sunjay During a conversation with ANI, she spoke about the ongoing legal dispute, emphasising on her bond with her son Sunjay. “She (Priya Kapur) wouldn’t have had the guts to have a dispute (if Sunjay Kapur had been alive today). When Sunjay was alive, she didn’t have the guts to say anything. I was very close to Sunjay. He never went …

Hrithik Roshan defends Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana amid backlash, admits ‘War 2’ had ‘VFX issues’: ‘They’ve the guts and vision’ | Bollywood News

Hrithik Roshan defends Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana amid backlash, admits ‘War 2’ had ‘VFX issues’: ‘They’ve the guts and vision’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiApr 5, 2026 11:50 AM IST Despite being one of the most anticipated films of the year, Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana has recently faced significant backlash. After the makers released the teaser, social media was flooded with criticism, mainly targeting the film’s VFX. While Ranbir Kapoor’s look as Lord Ram was well received, the special effects failed to impress viewers, especially since they had been promoted as the best in the country. However, the Rs 2,000 crore film has now found a strong supporter. Actor Hrithik Roshan shared a detailed post explaining different types of VFX and audience expectations, while also defending Ramayana. In an Instagram post, he admitted that poor VFX can disappoint audiences, but stressed that the film’s massive scale cannot be overlooked. “Yes bad VFX exists. It’s sometimes so bad it’s painful to watch. Especially for me… and especially when it’s a film I’m part of,” he wrote. He took fans down memory lane, recalling how watching the American science fiction movie Back to the Future at the age of …

SS Rajamouli reviews Dhurandhar 2: `Takes guts to make and release a film 4 hour

SS Rajamouli reviews Dhurandhar 2: `Takes guts to make and release a film 4 hour

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The latest to praise Aditya Dhar`s directorial Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is none other than filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli. He lauded Dhar`s craft as a filmmaker and also praised performances by R Madhavan and Ranveer Singh. He also spoke about the almost four-hour runtime of the film.  SS Rajamouli praises Dhurandhar 2 Taking to his social media account, the ace filmmaker, tagging R. Madhavan, wrote, “You carried the helplessness and frustration of a nation so well that we felt your success as ours.” Rajamouli then went onto appreciate the sequel’s scale and storytelling. He said, “I loved Dhurandhar-1, but The Revenge surpassed the original in both scale and soul.” He added, “The writing, casting, technical execution, music, world design and direction are flawless…. But it’s the emotional stakes that really ground it.” The Baahubali director further added, “The writing manages to weave plot twists that create genuine tension charged with emotion. @AdityaDharFilms, you hit it out of the park. It takes guts to make and release a film 4 hours long. The audience is glued …

Director Mohan G Kshatriyan slammed for saying Vijay has ‘guts’ to be with Trisha; clarifies: ‘Not supporting affair’

Director Mohan G Kshatriyan slammed for saying Vijay has ‘guts’ to be with Trisha; clarifies: ‘Not supporting affair’

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Last week, news broke that Vijay’s wife, Sangeeta Sornalingam, filed for divorce from the actor-TVK chief in a Chennai court. She reportedly cited infidelity and an affair with an actress in her divorce petition. Vijay and Trisha Krishnan made waves on Thursday when they arrived together at a Chennai wedding. After director Mohan G Kshatriyan was slammed for lauding Vijay’s ‘guts’ for it, he was forced to clarify. (Also Read: Vijay’s bodyguard posted cryptic note on ‘rising above rumours’ hours before actor attended wedding with Trisha Krishnan) Vijay and Trisha Krishnan attended a wedding together in Chennai on Thursday. Director Mohan clarifies why he lauded Vijay’s guts After pictures and videos of Vijay and Trisha at the wedding reception of AGS producer Kalpathi Suresh’s son began going viral, director Mohan reacted to the news. Posting their picture on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, “Actor vijay sir answers everyone in his style and shuts down all rumors.. He has guts.” He was immediately slammed by many, with a fan replying to him, “I had great respect …

Massive blaze guts 15 furniture sheds in Bachupally; no casualties reported

Massive blaze guts 15 furniture sheds in Bachupally; no casualties reported

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Telangana Fire Department personnel engaged in dousing fire at furniture sheds in Bachupally of Hyderabad | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT A massive fire broke out in a furniture shop housed in a temporary shed at Pragathi Nagar in Bachupally, Hyderabad, on Tuesday (March 3, 2026) night, quickly spreading to nearly 15 adjacent furniture sheds and reducing them to ashes. No casualties or injuries were reported. According to Kukatpally Station House Officer, T. Jagan Mohan, the distress call was received around 11 p.m., following which six fire tenders were rushed to the spot. A total of six teams comprising 36 firefighters battled the flames in an operation that lasted nearly nine hours, bringing the blaze under control by 8 a.m. Published – March 04, 2026 09:19 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Fire guts 19 shanties in Hadapsar, no casualties reported

Fire guts 19 shanties in Hadapsar, no casualties reported

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A major fire broke out past midnight on Saturday near Lohia Udyan in Hadapsar, destroying around 19 shanties belonging to labourers. Officials reported no injuries or fatalities in the incident. A fire engine from Hadapsar immediately rushed to the spot and began operations. (HT) According to fire brigade officials, they received a call around 2:20 am from the Hadapsar fire station about the incident. A fire engine from Hadapsar immediately rushed to the spot and began operations. Officials said the fire was intense because the houses were made of tin sheets and bamboo. Fire engines could not easily access the exact spot, which allowed the flames to spread quickly. Additional fire engines were called from the BT Kawade Road, Kale Borate, and Kondhwa Khurd fire stations. Firefighters used water jets and spray lines to control the blaze. Two water tankers from Kondhwa Khurd and the Central Fire Station at Lohia Nagar were also pressed into service. After continuous efforts, the fire was brought under control. Pramod Sonawane, fire officer, said, “Initially, motorcycles caught fire, which …