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Sharvari: I hope people remember who I played more than they remember how much the film earned

Sharvari: I hope people remember who I played more than they remember how much the film earned

When Sharvari joins us on a call between shots for her next film with Ali Abbas Zafar opposite Ahaan Panday, she is already immersed in a new world. But the glow of Main Vaapas Aaunga hasn’t quite faded and why would it? Weeks after release, the film continues to draw audiences, proving that sometimes the biggest hits aren’t manufactured, they are discovered. Outfit: Gucci, Jewellery: Reva by PNGS “It’s still a pinch-me moment,” she smiles. “We are in our fifth week in theatres, if I’m not mistaken. That’s a really long run. especially today.” For Sharvari, the film’s success feels sweeter because it wasn’t fueled by hype-it was powered by people. “You can never predict how deeply a film will connect. This kind of organic love and word of mouth is something you can’t ask for. It has to come from the audience. I’m just really grateful that the film resonated with them. There’s nothing more rewarding. The journey, however, wasn’t all celebration. The first few days after release were nerve-racking, with the team watching …

ISL: The one thing you never lose is hope, says Coyle

ISL: The one thing you never lose is hope, says Coyle

Kolkata: Jamshedpur FC were in contention for the 2025-26 Indian Super League (ISL) title till the last round. In a season where uncertainty was the only certainty, one that kicked off with resignations from the league’s managing committee, Jamshedpur FC were constant in their endeavour to ensure that football was not interrupted. Owen Coyle. (Jamshedpur FC) They had even signed head coach Owen Coyle on a two-season contract last January after Khalid Jamil left to take charge of the India men’s team in 2025. Understandable therefore that Coyle would be left blindsided by last week’s decision to disband the first team. “I didn’t see this coming,” Coyle told HT over the phone from his home in Ribble Valley, Lancashire. “But in football, the one thing you never lose is hope,” said the peripatetic coach who has been in charge of teams in the Premier League and in Major League Soccer. Since the decision to disband – a first in the ISL which began in 2014 – former India captain Sunil Chhetri and current international Sandesh …

‘Heartbeat of hope’: Vande Bharat transports live donor heart 250 km in 2 hours to save a life

‘Heartbeat of hope’: Vande Bharat transports live donor heart 250 km in 2 hours to save a life

A live donor heart was transported 250 km in around 2 hours and 30 minutes from Surat to Ahmedabad in Gujarat on Friday using a specially planned high-speed “green corridor” on board the Vande Bharat Express and city roads to save a critically ill heart patient. It was the first time in India that a live donor heart was transported by train. The Indian Railways said that the “heartbeat of hope” was “delivered on time”. (X via @RailMinIndia/Ministry of railways) Notably, the Vande Bharat Express train leaves Surat at 8:58 am as per its schedule and arrives in Ahmedabad at 11:30 am. It involved close coordination among the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Gujarat Police and medical teams to ensure the donor heart travelled from Surat to the operation theatre at the UN Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre in Ahmedabad, the ministry of railways said in an official release. ‘Special green corridor’ for live donor heart transport The RPF and Gujarat Police created a “green corridor” to transport the live donor heart from Ahmedabad …

Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya review: A timely series that finds hope in India’s broken education and government school system

Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya review: A timely series that finds hope in India’s broken education and government school system

Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya web series review Cast: Kay Kay Menon, Archana Puran Singh, Deven Bhojani, Abhimanyu Singh, Naveen Kasturia, Prasanna Bisht, Annapurna Soni and Biswapati Sarkar Director: Himank Gaur Rating: ★★★ The school has been a frequent place for movies or serials, but only a few movies have succeeded in capturing the madness and innocence of the place without being preachy. In recent times when the Indians are discussing about the dysfunctional education system of India, here comes the new series from Prime Video, Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya. Humour is the tool of choice for the series that manages to maintain a perfect balance of comedy and drama. Produced by the team at Posham Pa Pictures which comprises of Biswapati Sarkar and Sameer Saxena and directed by Himank Gaur, the Prime Video serial creates the platform for broken system and how government schools function. Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya review: A heartfelt series that finds hope in India’s struggling government schools. What the story is about This drama series is set in the fictional Tinki Toli in Delhi …

Preity Zinta urges Sonam Wangchuk to end fast, supports CJP protest: ‘Hope our govt starts a meaningful dialogue’

Preity Zinta urges Sonam Wangchuk to end fast, supports CJP protest: ‘Hope our govt starts a meaningful dialogue’

Bollywood actor Preity Zinta has taken to social media to show support for the CJP-led student protest. In her post, she also urged activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his fast. Preity appealed to the government to begin a dialogue with the activist and the students. Preity Zinta shows support for CJP-led student protest. (Surjeet Yadav) ‘Please end your fast Sonam’ Taking to X, she wrote, “I hope our govt starts a meaningful dialogue with Sonam Wangchuk and the student bodies so his health does not deteriorate any further ! Please end your fast Sonam. Your health is as important as this fight. You and the students are fighting for the future of India and for our youth. My heartfelt & unwavering support to every student & to Sonam in this fight to uplift & upgrade our educational system. More power to all of you. Jai Hind.” About the protest march Sonam Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike for over three weeks. He began the fast on June 28, 2026, demanding accountability over the …

Argentina’s hero, against a team that doesn’t believe in heroes

Argentina’s hero, against a team that doesn’t believe in heroes

As Lautaro Martinez sprinted towards the corner flag to celebrate his 92nd-minute winner against England, he was embraced by none. Where did the Argentines vanish? They were surrounding the man who supplied the cross instead. Lionel Messi. Their captain. Their compass. Their god among mortals. The players gravitated towards the same figure again after the full-time whistle, this time hoisting Messi onto their shoulders as the stadium sang: “Que de la mano, de Leo Messi, todos la vuelta vamos a dar.” (“Hand in hand with Leo Messi, we’re all going to celebrate the victory.”) The dressing room echoed the sentiment. “Por la última de Leo, Argentina, quiero verte bicampeón.” (For Leo’s last one, Argentina, I want to see you become a two-time champion) The players reinforced the chant in words. Alexis Mac Allister wants to be a world champion again — not for his own happiness, but Messi’s. “Making Leo feel happy is the most important thing.” Argentina’s Alexis Mac Allister (20) celebrates with teammate Lionel Messi (10) after scoring his side’s opening goal during …

Aamir Khan says 3 Idiots wasn’t inspired by Sonam Wangchuk, expresses concern over his health: ‘Hope he ends his fast’

Aamir Khan says 3 Idiots wasn’t inspired by Sonam Wangchuk, expresses concern over his health: ‘Hope he ends his fast’

Actor Aamir Khan has finally broken his silence on educator and activist Sonam Wangchuk‘s indefinite hunger strike. The actor addressed the long-standing belief that his character Rancho in 3 Idiots was based on Sonam Wangchuk, clarifying that this was not the case. However, Aamir said he is deeply concerned about Sonam Wangchuk’s health and expressed hope that he would call off his fast soon. Sonam Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike since June 28. Aamir Khan speaks up On Thursday, Aamir closed the London Indian Film Festival with a special appearance for the screening of Lagaan. The film was showcased as LIFF’s closing‑night highlight, with Aamir attending a post‑screening conversation reflecting on the film’s legacy 25 years after release. The actor also answered audience questions during the session. During the conversation, Aamir was asked about Sonam Wangchuk, whose life is widely believed to have inspired his character, Rancho, in the blockbuster 3 Idiots. The discussion also touched upon Sonam Wangchuk’s ongoing indefinite hunger strike, with the actor being asked to share his thoughts …

I hope the collaboration with Matt Damon happens: Shekhar Kapur

I hope the collaboration with Matt Damon happens: Shekhar Kapur

At The Odyssey press conference on Saturday, Matt Damon revealed he still regrets missing the chance to work with filmmaker Shekhar Kapur after having to turn down his 2002 directorial The Four Feathers because he had already signed another film. “He’s has always been on my list and I would like to have another go,” Damon said. Reacting to the actor’s remarks, Kapur tells HTCity, “I hope the collaboration happens. It’s Time Matt, and I finally collaborate.”About The Odyssey Shekhar Kapur, Matt Damon The Odyssey has been filmed across multiple countries using newly developed IMAX technology. It is the first feature film to be shot entirely with IMAX cameras. The India premiere of The Odyssey will take place on July 10 and 11 in Mumbai, days before the film’s global theatrical release on July 17. This is Nolan’s first film after winning the Best Director Oscar for Oppenheimer. That film starred Cillian Murphy in the lead as Father of the Atom Bomb, J Robert Oppenheimer. The Odyssey is Homer’s epic poem chronicling Odysseus’s perilous journey …

Film festival Parda Faash 3.0 turns spotlight on stories of hope | Entertainment-others News

Film festival Parda Faash 3.0 turns spotlight on stories of hope | Entertainment-others News

3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Jul 4, 2026 09:47 PM IST With the screening of Panha, a Marathi-language short film directed by Sakshi Mishra, Parda Faash 3.0 opened in Mumbai on Friday evening. The film — which is a poignant meditation on the human cost of development and, at the same time, infused with hope — set the tone for this year’s festival. ‘Acts of Hope’ is the theme of the third edition of this festival of independent South Asian cinema which is organised by the Asia Society India Centre. For its latest edition — being held at The Pavilion by Quorum in Mumbai’s Lower Parel on July 4 and 5 — the festival brings together documentaries, fiction, shorts, and hybrid works from across South Asia, united by stories of identity, migration, belonging, memory, and resilience. This edition, shaped in collaboration with Smriti Kiran, guest creative director of Parda Faash 3.0, is showcasing films that ‘sit at the intersection of the personal and the political, rooted in distinct places and lived realities, yet resonant with shared human …

Shai Hope & Anderson Named in Lineup

Shai Hope & Anderson Named in Lineup

WI vs SL 2nd Test Playing 11: Roston Chase-led West Indies will square off against Dhananjaya de Silva-led Sri Lanka in the 2nd Test between July 03-07 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua. West Indies secured a massive win in the first test with an innings and 217 runs and will be aiming for a win to whitewash the series. West Indies secured their first win out of 9 games they played so far in the ongoing test championship and secured 8th position in the WTC 2025-27 Points Table, while Sri Lanka secured 6th position in the table. Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat. Speaking at the toss, Dhananjaya de Silva said, “We are going to bat first as the wicket looks drier than the last time. Toss News 🪙 West Indies in the field after Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat. #WIvSL | #MenInMaroon pic.twitter.com/QLfhZaLmVh — Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) July 3, 2026 Speaking on today Sri Lanka Cricket Team playing 11, de Silva …