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Ha Young pens handwritten apology over great-grandfather’s pro-Japanese ties amid public scrutiny and immense backlash

Ha Young pens handwritten apology over great-grandfather’s pro-Japanese ties amid public scrutiny and immense backlash

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South Korean actor Ha Young has personally apologised after controversy erupted over her great-grandfather’s alleged ties to a pro-Japanese organisation during the colonial period. The controversy has quickly become a major issues, coming just days before South Korea marks National Liberation Day on August 15 and as the actor promotes her latest K-drama, Our Sticky Love. The actor, who rose to wider recognition through Netflix’s The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, has now addressed the issue personally after her agency initially denied the allegations before later confirming that historical records did exist. Ha Young pens apology over great-grandfather’s pro-Japanese ties: ‘I will properly examine my family’s history’. [Also read: Ha Young controversy explained: Our Sticky Love actor apologises over great-grandfather’s alleged pro-Japanese ties] Ha Young shares a handwritten apology On August 12, Ha Young posted a handwritten letter on Instagram, acknowledging that she had spoken about her family history without knowing the complete details surrounding her great-grandfather. “Until now, I had only known about my great-grandfather’s life in fragments, based on stories passed down through …

Karan Johar on brutal response to Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna 20 years ago: Called ‘anti sanskaari’, got immense hate

Karan Johar on brutal response to Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna 20 years ago: Called ‘anti sanskaari’, got immense hate

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Twenty years after the release of Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, filmmaker Karan Johar has revisited the making and reception of his 2006 directorial in an emotional Instagram post. The film, centered on extra-marital affairs, had received a hugely polarising response when it had released then. Karan Johar directed the 2006 film Kabhi Alvidaa Na Kehna. Looking back at it all, Johar recalled an incident from a paid preview the night before its release, when he quietly watched the film with an audience. “I was sitting behind a very traditionally dressed middle aged couple (and for some reason they seemed angry and the anger was taken out on the poor popcorn they were chomping on!)” he wrote. At one point, when Dev and Maya (Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji‘s characters) enter the elevator of a hotel and begin to make love (despite being married to other people), the woman reacted with shock. “At that point Lady Saree looked at Sir Kurta in shock and dropped her popcorn. He turned back and said (in Gujarati) – …

Suriya’s Big Olympic Dream Comes With Immense Emotional Drama But He’s Got His Motivational Quotes Handy

Suriya’s Big Olympic Dream Comes With Immense Emotional Drama But He’s Got His Motivational Quotes Handy

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Vishwanath & Sons Trailer Review: Suriya Dons Multiple Hats In Venky Atluri’s Film (Photo Credit – YouTube) The trailer of Vishwanath & Sons starring Suriya and Mamitha Baiju has been unveiled. This is Suriya’s second film after the massive success of Karuppu. Unlike the previous film, he dons multiple hats in this one. From being an aspiring Olympic athlete to running a business to being a single father, Suriya plays a busy man as Sanjay Vishwanath. However, there is no dearth of problems in his life, but he has his motivational quotes to solve them all! The trailer of the upcoming Tamil film is nearly 3 minutes long and packs in quite a lot. The trailer opens with Suriya‘s character Sanjay Vishwanath’s mother dreaming of an Olympic gold medal for her son in pistol shooting. Sanjay is a popular athlete but also a rich businessman. He hails from a privileged family. But he is also a single father who dotes on his toddler son, Abhay. His son has to undergo bone marrow surgery. Sanjay has …

‘Immense respect’: Shubman Gill speaks up on CJP protest | Cricket News

‘Immense respect’: Shubman Gill speaks up on CJP protest | Cricket News

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3 min readUpdated: Jul 23, 2026 10:16 PM IST India’s ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill has broken his silence on the protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over the NEET paper leaks. Gill is the latest among a string of sportspersons to have spoken on the protests, stating that he has “immense respect” for “every young person who believes in making their voice heard peacefully”. “As a young Indian, I believe our generation deserves every opportunity to learn, dream and shape the future we all aspire to. I have immense respect for every young person who believes in making their voice heard peacefully,” said Gill in a statement that he put out in his Instagram stories. “Education has the power to shape our nation’s future. I hope we move forward with compassion, mutual respect and keeping the best interests of every student at heart.” Gill put the statement up on his Instagram stories. (Shubman Gill Instagram screenshot) Gill’s statement comes closely on the heels of India batting great Sachin Tendulkar breaking his …

Chezhiyan, National Award-winning filmmaker and cinematographer, dies at 57; Tamil industry mourns the immense loss

Chezhiyan, National Award-winning filmmaker and cinematographer, dies at 57; Tamil industry mourns the immense loss

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The Tamil film industry has lost one of its most respected filmmakers. National Award-winning director and cinematographer R Chezhiyan passed away in Chennai on July 10, 2026, after a prolonged illness. He was 57 at the time of his passing and had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Chennai’s Taramani area in recent weeks. R Chezhiyan passed away in Chennai on July 10, 2026, after a prolonged illness Industry mourns his death His death has prompted an outpouring of grief across the film fraternity, with actors like Vijay Sethupathi, directors such as Adham Bava and Kayal Devaraj, along with numerous admirers and industry colleagues, taking to social media to honour his enduring legacy. Vijay Sethupathi took to X to write, “Rest in peace, Chezhiyan sir 💔.” In Tamil, Adham Bava wrote, “I am deeply shocked and saddened by the news of the passing of my dear friend, cinematographer, and director Mr. Chezhiyan. His noble nature—always wearing a smile and interacting with everyone with simplicity and affection—along with his rare artistic contributions to the …

Rebecca Miller thanks Martin Scorsese for his ‘immense honesty and fearlessness’

Rebecca Miller thanks Martin Scorsese for his ‘immense honesty and fearlessness’

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Los Angeles, Filmmaker Rebecca Miller, who has made a five-part documentary series on Martin Scorsese, has thanked the legendary director for allowing her to make the series with “real freedom”. Rebecca Miller thanks Martin Scorsese for his ‘immense honesty and fearlessness’ Miller directed the 2025 five-part documentary series “Mr Scorsese” after studying about the filmmaker. She was awarded at entertainment news outlet’s IndieWire Honors ceremony, held at Nya West in Hollywood on June 4, for her work. Miller said she initially wanted to make a film on the filmmaker only to realise there was so much to study about him, and ended up with a series. “In my case, my character is that I’m really interested in other people’s characters… When I got the opportunity to make a film about Martin Scorsese, I started down this wormhole for five years,” she said, adding her series of conversations with Scorsese turned “so vast and overpowering and so rich that it ended up a five-hour series.” The series, released on Apple TV , explores Scorsese’s upbringing, battles …

Rupamoni Gorh becomes first woman from Assam to scale Mount Everest: ‘Moment of immense pride’

Rupamoni Gorh becomes first woman from Assam to scale Mount Everest: ‘Moment of immense pride’

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2 min readNew DelhiMay 23, 2026 05:14 PM IST Assam mountaineer Rupamoni Gorh has scripted history by becoming part of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police’s (ITBP) first-ever all-women international Everest expedition, which successfully reached the summit on May 21. Gorh’s achievement has also made her the first woman from Assam to scale the world’s tallest peak as a member of the force’s all-women team. The mission, organised to celebrate “Nari Shakti” and highlight the growing presence of women in high-altitude adventure sports, marked a major milestone for the ITBP. Sharing the news on X, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma posted a video of Gorh waving the Indian flag atop the mountain. “Assam’s daughter has reached the top of the world. Heartiest congratulations to Rupamoni Gorh for becoming the first woman from Assam to scale Mount Everest as part of the @ITBP_official all-women expedition team,” Sarma said in the post. “Her historic feat is a moment of immense pride for Assam and an inspiration for our youth to dream big and conquer new heights,” he added. …

Veteran Tamil producer RB Choudary dies in car accident, Rajinikanth says he is in ‘great shock and immense sorrow’

Veteran Tamil producer RB Choudary dies in car accident, Rajinikanth says he is in ‘great shock and immense sorrow’

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Veteran Tamil producer RB Choudary died in a car accident in Udaipur on Tuesday. Several actors from the Tamil film industry reacted in shock and paid their condolences on his demise. Rajinikanth shared that he is in ‘great shock and immense sorrow’ upon hearing the news. Chiranjeevi also paid tribute, saying that he is ‘heartbroken.’ Rajinikanth paid tribute to his longtime friend RB Choudary. What Rajinikanth said Rajinikanth took to his X account and posted, “My dear friend, Super Good Films R.B. Choudhary is a top-notch producer. A wonderful human being. He has given opportunities to countless young directors and kept the film world alive. His untimely death news has left me in great shock and immense sorrow. My deepest condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace.” ‘His contribution to Indian cinema is beyond words’ Chiranjeevi wrote, “Deeply heartbroken to hear about the sudden and tragic loss of Legendary producer R.B. Choudary garu. I have known him for many years and was recently associated with him on my film “𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫” through …

Amitabh Bachchan says he is in immense grief after Asha Bhosle’s death: ‘Her soul shall remain forever with us’

Amitabh Bachchan says he is in immense grief after Asha Bhosle’s death: ‘Her soul shall remain forever with us’

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Legendary singer Asha Bhosle died at the age of 92. The singer, one of the most acclaimed and celebrated in the Indian music industry, breathed her last at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital on Sunday. A day later, her family allowed loved ones to pay their last respects at her residence. Several actors took to social media to remember the iconic singer, and said that her demise has marked the end of an era. (Also read: Asha Bhosle death news highlights: Legendary singer dies at 92 after brief illness, Bollywood says ‘end of an era’) Amitabh Bachchan penned a tribute for Asha Bhosle after her death. What Amitabh Bachchan wrote for Asha Bhosle Amitabh Bachchan took to his blog account and wrote, “Sorrow and grief. An entire era .. an incredible .. a phenominal, astounding, prodigious , presence … lost yesterday .. the iconic, legendary Asha Bhosle ji , has left us.” He added, “In immense grief .. Her versatility in giving life to every song she gave voice to .. gone to the heavens .. …

Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee’s wife Priyanka Sarkar calls his death a time of ‘immense grief and deep despair’

Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee’s wife Priyanka Sarkar calls his death a time of ‘immense grief and deep despair’

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Rahul Arunoday Banerjee death: The sudden news of the death of Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee on Sunday evening has come as a shock to the industry. The actor died after drowning in the sea at Talsari beach in Odisha, film industry sources said. His wife, Bengali actor Priyanka Sarkar, has now reacted to the distressing news and requested privacy in this hour of ‘immense grief’ in her latest post on social media. (Also read: Rahul Arunoday Banerjee dies; Bhole Baba Par Karega producer says ‘many people told him not to go into the water’) Rahul Banerjee and Priyanka Sarkar in a still from Chirodini Tumi Je Amar. What Priyanka Sarkar said Taking to her Instagram account, Priyanka said, “This is a time of immense grief and deep despair for us. In this difficult moment, we sincerely request space and privacy. There is a child, a mother, a family, and loved ones trying to navigate this loss together. We kindly urge our friends and colleagues in the media to respect our boundaries, refrain from intrusion, …