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‘Songs of our famous singer Jassie Gift…’

‘Songs of our famous singer Jassie Gift…’

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3 min readUpdated: Mar 16, 2026 02:35 PM IST Sanju Samson’s career might have been up and down, but the fans he accumulated over the years kept rising. The Kerala batter himself said he is a bit surprised by the amount of popularity he has amongst the fans. The 31-year-old recalled an incident when he was playing an ODI game in the West Indies when the DJ there started playing Malayalam songs. “I have also been a bit surprised experiencing all this. Definitely, I do expect some amount in Kerala and Dubai. But experiencing this in New Zealand and the West Indies was like a shocker,” Samson said during the India Today Conclave. “I still remember walking to bat when I was playing a one-day game. I was batting at number five, and I was walking into the ground. The DJ was playing a lot of their local songs and English songs, but the songs then changed, and a Malayalam song started in the stadium. Songs of our famous singer Jassie Gift were being played …

‘Main bas wahi karta hoon jo theek lagta hai’: Akshay Kumar on Nationalist hero tag and Canadian passport debate

‘Main bas wahi karta hoon jo theek lagta hai’: Akshay Kumar on Nationalist hero tag and Canadian passport debate

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Actor Akshay Kumar addressed the debate around his “nationalist hero” image during a conversation about his acting journey at a recent event. The actor spoke about his film choices, the criticism he has received over the years, and the controversy surrounding his former Canadian passport. Akshay Kumar tackled the debate over his nationalist image and Canadian passport during a recent event. Akshay Kumar opens up about Nationalist Hero image During the India Today Conclave, Rajdeep Sardesai pointed out that many of Akshay Kumar’s films, including Kesari series, Airlift, Baby, and Mission Mangal, to name a few, revolve around themes of national pride and security. He asked whether Akshay had deliberately chosen these projects to cultivate a nationalist image, especially given that critics questioned his patriotism because of his Canadian citizenship at the time. Responding to the question, Akshay rejected the idea that he takes up films to create a particular public image. “Sir, me koi bhi kaam karta hoon, koi image banane ke liye nahi karta. Main bohot sare kaam karta hoon lekin koi Nationalist …

Akshay Kumar on not being offered Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar, reveals whether he gets insecure: ‘Aditya didn’t…’

Akshay Kumar on not being offered Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar, reveals whether he gets insecure: ‘Aditya didn’t…’

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Actor Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar has been the talk of the town ever since its release and impressive run at the box office. Recently, Akshay Kumar was asked whether he would have liked to be part of the Aditya Dhar directorial and if he ever feels jealous or insecure when fellow actors get such films. Akshay Kumar recently spoke about the changing trends in Bollywood, saying the success of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar is an example of the same. Responding candidly, Akshay said he wasn’t offered the film because Aditya hadn’t thought of him for the role. The actor added that the situation doesn’t cause him any insecurity. Akshay Kumar on not being approached for Dhurandhar On Saturday, Akshay joined India Today Conclave Delhi 2026 for a session titled The Khiladi: Method Behind the Hit Machine. During the chat, the actor spoke about the success of Aditya Dhar directorial Dhurandhar, which was released on December 5 last year. Akshay picked Dhurandhar as an example to stress how audiences have once again embraced large-scale action films. He said, …

‘2029? I’m Busy At Work For 2047’: PM Modi Says Coming 5 Yrs Will Be Guarantee of Strong India

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Last Updated: March 16, 2024, 23:42 IST PM Modi will attend the NDA election meeting at Chilakaluripeta in Palnadu district. (Image: ANI) Modi discussed various key issues such as startups, the digital revolution, women’s empowerment, and the global initiative ‘One Earth One Health’ Marking his first public appearance since the declaration of the Lok Sabha 2024 election dates, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he had started preparing to win the upcoming elections, too. PM Modi also praised the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for its “stringent and unwavering” action against corruption. He took a dig at opposition parties, saying that they are worried about the probe agency’s remarkable actions. During the session themed ‘Redefining Bharat’ of the India Today Conclave 2024, PM Modi discussed various key issues such as startups, the digital revolution, women’s empowerment, and the global initiative ‘One Earth One Health’. Here are the key quotes from PM Modi’s speech: Responding to remarks on preparations for 2029 general polls, PM Modi said, “You got stuck on 2029, I am preparing for 2047,” the Prime Minister …