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Kiran Rao wishes she were Rohit Shetty: ‘If I was not so worried about outcome…’

Kiran Rao wishes she were Rohit Shetty: ‘If I was not so worried about outcome…’

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Filmmaker Kiran Rao returned to directing after a 13-year hiatus with her 2024 film Laapataa Ladies. The film received critical acclaim and even became India’s official entry for the Oscars. Now, in an interview with Variety India, Kiran has expressed her wish to direct films at Rohit Shetty’s pace and revealed that she has no plans to take such a long break again. Kiran Rao wishes she could direct films at Rohit Shetty’s pace. Kiran Rao on 13-year hiatus and making more films When asked whether she felt the urge to direct during her 13-year hiatus, Kiran said, “Obviously, I want to just keep directing. Every director just wants to go from film to film. I wish I were Rohit Shetty. Like, literally, while he’s editing one film, he’s directing the next film and promoting the third. If I had the confidence to just do that and not be so worried about the outcome, I would make many more films.” She added, “But I’m almost too careful about the viability of a project, the story …

Aamir Khan calls girlfriend Gauri Spratt ‘blessing’; says marriages with Reena Dutta, Kiran Rao failed despite ‘deep bonds’

Aamir Khan calls girlfriend Gauri Spratt ‘blessing’; says marriages with Reena Dutta, Kiran Rao failed despite ‘deep bonds’

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4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 28, 2026 05:51 PM IST Aamir Khan has always been quite candid about his personal life and past regrets. In a recent interview, the actor revealed the biggest mistake of his life – not getting attached and giving time to his children, Junaid and Ira Khan. He also opened up about his relationship with girlfriend Gauri Spratt, and how he feels ‘complete’ today. Aamir also revealed that at one point, he knew more about the directors of his films more than his own kids. During a conversation with Navbharat Times, the 61-year-old expressed that he is ‘happy’ with Gauri. “I am very lucky that I met Gauri and our relationship started together. She is great, I feel at peace with her. Although my relationship with (ex-wives) Kiran (Rao) and Reena (Dutta) was also very deep, but things didn’t work out. When you asked, I felt that I am very blessed that Gauri entered my life. We are very happy together. Mujhe lagta hai ab mai jaake mukammal hua hu (I …

Ayush Shetty pips Kiran George; Tanvi Sharma advances

Ayush Shetty pips Kiran George; Tanvi Sharma advances

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Ayush Shetty pipped Kiran George in an all-India first round match at the 2026 Orleans Masters Super 300 on Wednesday. Shetty, India’s second highest ranked men’s singles shuttler, came-from-behind to beat Kiran 17-21, 21-10, 21-17 in 49 minutes. Meanwhile, Malvika Bansod advanced to the second round in women’s singles with a 21-18, 21-14 win over Sung Shou Yun of Chinese Taipei, whereas Isharani Baruah got the better off Amalie Schulz of Denmark 21-19, 21-19 in straight games. The fast rising Tanvi Sharma also made her way into the women’s singles second round, as her opponent Supanida Katethong retired midway into their first-round battle. Sharma was leading the second seeded Thai shuttler 21-18, 14-12 when she pulled out of the contest. Among the other Indian victories, women’s singles shuttler Anmol Kharb and the mixed doubles pair of Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Gadde also made it to the Round of 16 with straight games first round win. On the other side, the experienced Kidambi Srikanth and Aakarshi Kashyap crashed out in the men’s singles and women’s singles …

Kiran Rao wishes Aamir Khan on 61st birthday: ‘HBD to my forever Sikander’

Kiran Rao wishes Aamir Khan on 61st birthday: ‘HBD to my forever Sikander’

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Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan on Saturday turned 61. Marking his birthday, his fans, friends, family members, and colleagues from the industry flooded social media with adorable wishes. Aamir also received a heartfelt wish from his ex-wife and filmmaker Kiran Rao. She reposted a special reel on her Instagram, originally shared by Aamir Khan Productions, showcasing his iconic on-screen moments. “HBD to my forever Sikander,” Kiran wrote. Aamir and Kiran Rao got married in 2005. However, in 2021, the duo announced their separation. They continue to co-parent their son, Azad. Prior to Kiran, Aamir was married to Reena Dutta. From his first marriage to Reena, Aamir has two children, Junaid and Ira. Currently, Aamir is in a relationship with Gauri Spratt. On his 60th birthday last year, Aamir introduced his partner Gauri to the media in Mumbai, and since then, fans have been leaving no chance to get more details about his love life. Meanwhile, on the work front, Aamir recently attended the Red Lorry Film Festival with `Lagaan` director Ashutosh Gowariker. Speaking at the event, …

Aamir Khan celebrates 61st birthday with Gauri Spratt, Kiran Rao and Reena Dutta; Irfan Pathan shares video | Bollywood News

Aamir Khan celebrates 61st birthday with Gauri Spratt, Kiran Rao and Reena Dutta; Irfan Pathan shares video | Bollywood News

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3 min readBengaluruMar 15, 2026 08:51 AM IST Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan celebrated his 61st birthday on March 14 at his home, surrounded by family members and close friends. The low-key celebration brought Aamir’s girlfriend, Gauri Spratt; his first wife, Reena Dutta, and their children Junaid Khan and Ira Khan; and his second wife, Kiran Rao, along with their son Azad Rao Khan, all under one roof. A video from the celebration was shared online by former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan, who attended the celebration with his wife Safa Baig. In the clip, Aamir can be seen cutting his birthday cake while friends and family cheer for him. The actor fed the first slice of cake to his son, Azad, followed by his daughter, Ira, and Gauri. Irfan Pathan not only wished Aamir Khan on social media but also praised Ira for her work through the Agatsu Foundation, which focuses on mental health awareness. Sharing the clip, Irfan Pathan wrote, “Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Aamir bhai. Also wonderful to see Ira Khan doing …

Inside Aamir Khan’s 61st birthday bash: Girlfriend Gauri Spratt joins kids, ex-wife Kiran for intimate celebration

Inside Aamir Khan’s 61st birthday bash: Girlfriend Gauri Spratt joins kids, ex-wife Kiran for intimate celebration

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Actor Aamir Khan marked his 61st birthday on March 14 with a warm and intimate celebration at home, surrounded by those closest to him. The gathering brought together his girlfriend Gauri Spratt and his children: Junaid Khan, Ira Khan and Azad Rao Khan, making it a cosy family affair. His former wife Kiran Rao was also present at the gathering. Aamir Khan turned 61 on March 14. Aamir celebrates birthday with family Late on Saturday, former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan took to Instagram to share a glimpse from the birthday celebrations. Irfan Pathan attended the celebration with his wife and former model Safa Baig. In the clip, Aamir is seen cutting his birthday cake as guests around him clap and cheer. The footage offers a glimpse of the cosy celebration, with a spread of home-cooked dishes arranged on the table. Ira, Junaid, and Azad are dressed casually in jeans and T-shirts, while Gauri is wearing a green ensemble. Aamir is also seen dressed casually in a striped T-shirt paired with black pants. The video also …

Kiran George prevails against former world champion, Dhruv Kapila also knock out seeded pair in mixed doubles

Kiran George prevails against former world champion, Dhruv Kapila also knock out seeded pair in mixed doubles

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3 min readMar 12, 2026 12:03 AM IST Having slipped outside the top 40 and not been in good form at the start of the 2026 season, Kiran George produced his best result in a while as he stunned former world champion Loh Kean Yew in straight games at the Swiss Open Super 300 in Basel on Wednesday. It was one of two upsets caused by Indian shuttlers in the opening round as the mixed doubles duo of Tanisha Crasto-Dhruv Kapila knocked out Danish fourth seeds Jesper Toft and Amalie Magelund. George, ranked 42 in the world, was involved in two tight games as he prevailed 23-21, 21-19 in a 41-minute clash. In the opening game, the unseeded Indian had to save two game points, while in the second the Singaporean third seed nearly completed a superb comeback from 16-20 down before George sealed the contest with his fourth match point. He will next face Hong Kong’s Jason Gunawan who knocked out former world no. 1 Kidambi Srikanth, who suffered a 21-15, 12-21, 4-21. Tanisha-Dhruv …

Kiran George stuns former world champion Loh Kean Yew

Kiran George stuns former world champion Loh Kean Yew

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India’s campaign at the BWF Swiss Open 2026 saw mixed results on Wednesday, highlighted by a major upset from Kiran George, who defeated former world champion Loh Kean Yew to advance to the next round. Kiran produced one of the standout performances of the day, overcoming the Singaporean star in a hard-fought contest to move into the Round of 16 in Basel. However, it was a disappointing outing for Kidambi Srikanth, who bowed out in the opening round after losing to Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie Gunawan in three games. Srikanth started strongly by taking the first game 21-15 but struggled to maintain the momentum as Gunawan fought back to win the next two games 21-12, 21-4 and seal the match. Earlier in the day, India had already suffered several setbacks in singles competition. Ayush Shetty lost 18-21, 19-21 to Canada’s Brian Yang, while Tanvi Sharma was beaten 21-11, 21-10 by Indonesia’s Putri Kusuma Wardani. India was also dealt a blow when HS Prannoy withdrew from his opening-round match, giving a walkover to Japan’s Koki Watanabe. Despite …

Kiran Rao reveals suffering from Chikungunya, urges fans to take precautions: ‘Taking it slow’

Kiran Rao reveals suffering from Chikungunya, urges fans to take precautions: ‘Taking it slow’

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Bollywood filmmaker Kiran Rao, shared an update on her health on social media. The filmmaker revealed that she has contracted chikungunya and offered a candid look at her recovery journey. She also gave a glimpse of the support and love from her friends during her recovery. Kiran Rao shares health update after contracting Chikungunya. Kiran Rao shares health update On Tuesday, Kiran Rao took to Instagram and shared a photo of herself lying on a sofa while smiling for the camera. She also had her pet cat sitting near her feet and looking into the camera. Along with the picture, she wrote, “Ok folks, I now have chikungunya and yes Miri is an excellent paramedic, timely monitoring her mamma’s fever.” In another story, Kiran spoke about her recovery journey and wrote, “Taking it slow, admiring my friends’ cards, and catching up on my reading — when I can hold up the book! I know you know this but the joint pain is so (skeleton face emoji, exploding head emoji). TAKE ALL PRECAUTIONS.” Chikungunya is a …

IAF’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team Completes 800 Displays At Wings India | Video | India News

IAF’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team Completes 800 Displays At Wings India | Video | India News

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Last Updated:February 08, 2026, 12:12 IST Surya Kiran Formation Aerobatic Team dazzled at Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad, marking its 800th display and showcasing Indian Air Force’s aerospace excellence. Image credit: X/@@MoCA_GoI The Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran Formation Aerobatic Team (SKAT) — with its brightly painted red and white trainer jets — captivated the audiences with a spectacular aerial display at Wings India 2026, reflecting India’s aerospace excellence and unwavering commitment to national capability. For 30 years, the Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran Formation Aerobatic Team (SKAT) has never failed to amaze the audience at home and abroad with its breathtaking aerial manoeuvres. At Wings India, 2026 — held in Hyderabad to promote the Indian aviation industry and display India’s aerospace might — the team completed its 800th display. “SKAT completes 800 displays with the grand finale at Wings India 2026 at Hyderabad! This journey has been nothing short of legendary. Thank you all for your love and support always,” the team posted on its X-handle. About SKAT  Raised in 1996, SKAT is also …