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Bridget Jones get her own statue in London’s Leicester Square

Bridget Jones get her own statue in London’s Leicester Square

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LONDON, – Bridget Jones has joined the likes of Mary Poppins, Harry Potter and other beloved film characters with her own statue in London’s Leicester Square. Bridget Jones get her own statue in London’s Leicester Square Oscar winner Renee Zellweger, who has played the titular character in all four “Bridget Jones” films, attended Monday’s unveiling of the statue which celebrates 25 years since the first movie, “Bridget Jones’ Diary”, was released. “It’s pretty crazy. It’s kind of strange. It’s not something that you… ever expect… it’s quite a surprise,” Zellweger told Reuters. Asked what she made of the statue, which depicts Bridget with her hair tied back, dressed in a mini skirt and holding a pen and diary, she said: “I mean, she’s adorable… she’s really cute. Looks like Bridget to me.” Author Helen Fielding created the character of Bridget Jones more than 30 years ago for a newspaper column that detailed Bridget’s love life. Her first book “Bridget Jones’s’ Diary” was published in 1996 and three more followed. “Bridget Jones’s’ Diary” was turned into …

Jamie Vardy leaving Leicester after 13 years as club gets relegated from Premier League

Jamie Vardy leaving Leicester after 13 years as club gets relegated from Premier League

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Jamie Vardy has announced that he will be leaving Leicester City after playing at the Premier League club for 13 years. The club was relegated from the Premier League. Vardy had helped the club clinch the Premier League title in 2016, defying preseason odds of 5,000-1. The club hailed Vardy’s influence at the club over the 13 years, calling him their “greatest ever player.” With the striker at the tip of the spear, the club had completed what will be one of the greatest underdog stories in sporting history. The 38-year-old former England international will depart at the end of the season. Just two days back, Vardy had posted a stinging rebuke of the club’s season so far, calling their season a “total embarrassment.” Vardy said there was “anger” but also “sadness” within him about the season where the club’s relegation was confirmed with five matches in EPL still to play. “Nine years ago, we did the impossible — we won the Premier League,” Vardy said in a video message on Instagram in which he …

‘Greatest-Ever’ Jamie Vardy To Leave Leicester At End Of Season

‘Greatest-Ever’ Jamie Vardy To Leave Leicester At End Of Season

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Leicester captain Jamie Vardy will leave the former Premier League champions at the end of the season, the relegated club announced on Thursday. The talismanic forward, a key member of the side that lifted the English league title against the odds in 2016, was described by the club as “our greatest-ever player”. The former England international, 38, joined the Foxes in 2012 from non-league side Fleetwood Town for 1 million pounds ($1.3 million) and has scored 198 goals in nearly 500 appearances. He is the club’s record Premier League goalscorer with 143 goals. Vardy scored 24 times in the 2015/16 Premier League campaign, helping the Foxes to their first top-flight title in one of the greatest shocks in football history. The pacy forward was also part of Leicester’s 2021 FA Cup-winning side, who beat Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley.  “We can confirm legendary striker Jamie Vardy will leave Leicester City this summer after 13 seasons that have seen him become our greatest-ever player,” the club said in a statement. “Jamie is unique,” said chairman …

Leicester Relegated From The Premier League As Liverpool Close In On Title

Leicester Relegated From The Premier League As Liverpool Close In On Title

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Leicester City were relegated from the Premier League as Liverpool moved to within one win of the title on Sunday with a 1-0 victory at the King Power. Trent Alexander-Arnold came off the bench to score the only goal 14 minutes from time as the Reds moved to the brink of a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title. Liverpool could be crowned champions on Wednesday should Arsenal lose at home to Crystal Palace. If the Gunners avoid defeat, Arne Slot’s men have the chance to seal the deal when Tottenham visit Anfield next Sunday. Leicester have not scored a single goal at home since December as nine consecutive defeats at the King Power have taken Ruud van Nistelrooy’s men down. Alexander-Arnold appears to be coming towards the end of his time at his boyhood club. The England international is reportedly close to joining Real Madrid when his contract expires at the end of the season. Unlike Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, who have signed new deals in recent weeks to prolong their stay …

SRK, Kajol’s DDLJ becomes first Indian film to be honoured with statue in Leicester Square

SRK, Kajol’s DDLJ becomes first Indian film to be honoured with statue in Leicester Square

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Heart of London Business Alliance today announced a new statue will be joining the exciting ‘Scenes in the Square’ movie trail in Leicester Square. And the film is none other than one of the most iconic films of Bollywood. A film that has inspired filmmakers across generations. It is Yash Raj Films’ historic blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. This makes it the first-ever statue honouring Indian cinema to be erected in London. This will mark the start of 30-year celebrations of DDLJ, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Fareeda Jalal, Amrish Puri and Anupam Kher, among others. The timeless and multi-award-winning rom-com also marked the directorial debut of Aditya Chopra. The bronze statue will depict SRK and Kajol in an iconic DDLJ pose. Set to be unveiled in Spring this year, today’s announcement signifies how the film is loved by the over five million strong British South Asian community. DDLJ is a pop culture milestone for India and South Asians globally. The new statue will be positioned along the eastern terrace, outside the Odeon Cinema, honouring …

Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol’s Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge statue to be unveiled at Leicester Square in London | Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol’s Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge statue to be unveiled at Leicester Square in London | Bollywood

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Iconic Bollywood on-screen couple Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol will soon be immortalised in bronze, as their classic film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) becomes the first Indian film to be honoured at London’s celebrated Scenes in the Square movie trail in Leicester Square. (Also read: Shah Rukh Khan says DDJL is about ‘bourgeoise suppression of proletariat’, fans dub him a comrade. Watch vintage video) Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol on Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge poster. A statue to celebrate DDLJ According to Yash Raj Films, the Heart of London Business Alliance has announced a new statue will be joining the exciting ‘Scenes in the Square’ movie trail in Leicester Square, with historic blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) erected statue in London. This will mark the start of 30-year celebrations of DDLJ, one of the most loved blockbuster Hindi films of all time, the timeless and multi-award-winning rom-com which also marked the directorial debut of Aditya Chopra. The bronze statue will depict the two Bollywood megastars, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, in an iconic …

DDLJ Bronze Statue To Be Unveiled In London’s Leicester Square, Honoring SRK-Kajol’s Iconic Pose

DDLJ Bronze Statue To Be Unveiled In London’s Leicester Square, Honoring SRK-Kajol’s Iconic Pose

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DDLJ Bronze Statue London ( Photo Credit – Facebook ) Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is more than just a film—it’s an emotion for millions. Now, nearly 30 years after its release, the movie is getting a special honour in the heart of London. A bronze statue of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, recreating their famous pose from the film, will be unveiled at Leicester Square in Spring 2025. This isn’t just a regular tribute. It marks the first time a Bollywood film will be included in the Scenes in the Square trail. The trail already features global icons like Harry Potter, Batman, and Mary Poppins. With this new addition, Indian cinema officially gets a permanent spot in one of the world’s most visited movie landmarks. Leicester Square Welcomes Bollywood’s Timeless Classic As reports confirmed, the Heart of London Business Alliance has announced the tribute. For those unaware, Leicester Square has long been a destination for film lovers, with over 100 years of cinematic history. Adding SRK and Kajol’s DDLJ moment highlights Bollywood’s growing influence on …

Newcastle Step Up Champions League Chase As Dismal Leicester Slump Again

Newcastle Step Up Champions League Chase As Dismal Leicester Slump Again

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Newcastle coasted to a 3-0 win over sorry Leicester on Monday to step up their Champions League charge and condemn the Foxes to an eighth straight Premier League defeat without scoring. Eddie Howe’s men, still on a high after winning the League Cup last month, are up to fifth in the table, level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea but with a game in hand. Fifth place will almost certainly be enough to secure a place in the Champions League next season after strong performances by English clubs in continental competition. But relegation for Ruud van Nistelrooy’s hapless team is all but certain after a solitary season in the Premier League. The visitors were 2-0 up in the 11th minute after two goals from Jacob Murphy, the second a tap-in from close range after an audacious effort from Fabian Schar hit the crossbar, and Harvey Barnes added a third before half-time. Leicester last scored a league goal in front of their own fans against Brighton on December 8 and they are the first side …

With former Leicester City player Hamza Choudhury in action, all eyes not on Sunil Chhetri

With former Leicester City player Hamza Choudhury in action, all eyes not on Sunil Chhetri

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“You can’t compare Sunil Chhetri to Hamza. Sunil has done great things for India, but let’s be honest, Hamza is a Premier League player.” From the time it was announced that India would be grouped with Bangladesh in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, the buzz has largely revolved around one name – Hamza Choudhury. The 27-year-old, a Leicester City academy product who played over 90 games for the former Premier League champions and is currently on loan at Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship, was born to a Grenadian father and a Bangladeshi mother and decided to take up a Bangladesh passport in 2024. Story continues below this ad Usually, an India-Bangladesh football match is seen as a David-vs-Goliath contest (FIFA rankings: India 126, Bangladesh 185). But in reality, there isn’t much to choose between both teams on the pitch, even though India provides a better (still nowhere good) domestic environment to its players. The inability to improve a poor domestic system has led to consistent calls for players of Indian origin (PIOs) to be allowed …

Leicester City star Hamza Choudhury to play against India in AFC qualifiers

Leicester City star Hamza Choudhury to play against India in AFC qualifiers

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Hamza Choudhury, the Premier League star from Leicester City, is all set to represent Bangladesh against India in their 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers Group C match next week. Choudhury, 27, is a defensive midfielder, currently plying his trade for Sheffield United. He joined the team on loan in January. Choudhury has arrived in Bangladesh for the clash against neighbours India and he was given a rousing reception in the country, mobbed by media and fans. A video of the same quickly went viral on social media. Choudhury was born in Loughborough, Leicestershire to a Grenadian father and a Bangladeshi mother. He first joined the Leicester City Academy as a seven-year-old back in 2005. He has since grown through the ranks, representing the club and even winning the FA Cup in 2021. Choudhury came in as a substitute in that FA Cup Final, which Leicester City won 1-0 beating Premier League giants Chelsea FC. Choudhury long harboured hopes of representing England internationally but eventually switched allegiance to Bangladesh last year. He has represented England at …