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Why Amitabh Bachchan Reworked a Finished Assignment—and Lost Sleep Over It

Why Amitabh Bachchan Reworked a Finished Assignment—and Lost Sleep Over It

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4 min readNew DelhiJun 23, 2026 10:00 PM IST Many people assume that self-doubt, performance anxiety, and work-related stress lessen with age, experience, or professional success. But, individuals who are deeply invested in their work may continue to question their performance, revisit completed tasks, and strive for improvement regardless of how accomplished they are. In a recent blog post, veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan offered a candid glimpse into this experience. Reflecting on a recent work assignment, he revealed that after completing a portion of it, he felt dissatisfied with the result and sought an opportunity to redo it. Writing in Hindi, he shared, “Just a few moments from work. After completing it, I felt it could have been done better. I received permission, so I did it again. Now I don’t know whether it turned out better or not. Only those who watch it will be able to tell. I have not been able to sleep because of these thoughts, and before I knew it, it was morning. Congratulations and love to the EF.” His …

Lost Indian Idol, nearly lost her voice – 20 years later she got her Bollywood break in Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aauga

Lost Indian Idol, nearly lost her voice – 20 years later she got her Bollywood break in Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aauga

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After a slow start at the box office, Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga has picked up pace, driven by strong word-of-mouth. Several videos of audiences leaving theatres teary-eyed have surfaced on social media. While the film, set during the turbulent Partition era of 1947, carries a deep emotional hook, it is AR Rahman’s music that binds the narrative together. Deepali Sahay with AR Rahman. The one song in particular – Tere Paas Main – is going viral on social media. While fans have been deeply moved by the soft voice of the female singer in the track, not many know who she is. The song is crooned by Deepali Sahay. Deepali participated in Indian Idol 20 years ago Deepali Sahay grew up in Bihar and began singing at the age of three. She first gained recognition after participating in Indian Idol Season 3 (2007) at the age of 18, while preparing for her 12th board exams. After the Main Vaapas Aaunga song went viral, Deepali’s audition clips from the reality show have also gone viral …

Russell Crowe says Gladiator II failed as it lost original’s ‘moral core’: They didn’t understand why original worked

Russell Crowe says Gladiator II failed as it lost original’s ‘moral core’: They didn’t understand why original worked

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Released in 2024, Gladiator II failed to replicate the first part’s immense box-office success. The sequel earned $462 million worldwide, but its $310 million budget meant that it barely broke even. In fact, it earned less than the $466 million Gladiator made when it released in 2000. Russell Crowe, star of the first Gladiator, has now said the sequel’s failure was because it lacked the ‘moral core’ that made the first successful. Paul Mescal in Gladiator II. (instagram) ‘The studio thought there should be sex’ During a panel at the Taormina Film Festival, the actor reflected on his career-defining role as Maximus and revealed why he pushed back against certain creative decisions during the making of the original Gladiator. “When we were shooting that film, there was a lot of pressure. The studio, the producers [thought] there should be sex between Maximus and the female characters. I kept pushing back. This is the story of a man avenging the death of his wife and his child. There cannot be a moment in that journey where …

Tina Ahuja says she lost auditions because she is Govinda’s daughter

Tina Ahuja says she lost auditions because she is Govinda’s daughter

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Actor Govinda’s daughter Tina Ahuja has candidly spoken about the challenges of carving her own identity in the entertainment industry. In an exclusive conversation with mid-day, Tina revealed that misconceptions surrounding her star-kid status have often come in the way of securing acting opportunities. Expressing her desire to explore meaningful projects, Tina said she is actively looking for work across films and OTT platforms. “I would love to be a part of some great OTT shows, some great projects, some great movies. I would love to. Something very good in OTT also, I’m really looking for some good acting projects. I’m really open to it and I’m really kind of looking forward to them,” she shared. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

WhatsApp hacked, text to CFO: How ex-PM’s son, a former MP, lost ₹7.68 crore to cyber fraud

WhatsApp hacked, text to CFO: How ex-PM’s son, a former MP, lost ₹7.68 crore to cyber fraud

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Naresh Gujral, son of former prime minister IK Gujral, was defrauded of ₹7.68 crores by scammers who impersonated him and tricked his company’s chief finance officer (CFO) into transferring the massive amount through at least four real-time gross settlement (RTGS) transactions last week. On June 12, CFO of Naresh’s company allegedly received a WhatsApp message from a number with Naresh’s profile picture. (Representative Image) After he filed a complaint, the case was handed to the Delhi Police’s special cyber crime investigation unit, Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO), which has claimed to have frozen ₹4.28 crore of the total amount so far, HT reported earlier. “On the complaint of Naresh Gujral, an FIR was registered on June 16. Immediate action was taken and an amount of ₹4.28 crore out of the total defrauded amount of ₹7.68 crore has been marked as lien/hold in various banks. Efforts are being made to apprehend the persons involved in the fraud,” deputy commissioner of police (IFSO) Vinit Kumar told HT. Also read: ‘Desperate Trump used all kinds of leverage’: …

Why Upasana Singh lost Maine Pyaar Kiya to Bhagyashree: ‘I was taller than Salman Khan’ | Bollywood News

Why Upasana Singh lost Maine Pyaar Kiya to Bhagyashree: ‘I was taller than Salman Khan’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew Delhi, Pop/bollywood MusicJun 18, 2026 09:23 PM IST Sooraj Barjatya’s Maine Pyaar Kiya (1989) proved to be a life-changing film for its lead stars, Salman Khan and Bhagyashree. However, not many know that actor Upasana Singh was initially considered for the role of Suman before Bhagyashree was eventually cast. In a recent interview, Upasana recalled losing out on the part and revealed how she later confronted Sooraj Barjatya’s father, Raj Kumar Barjatya, about the decision. During a chat with Galatta India, Upasana Singh recalled her simple audition for Maine Pyaar Kiya with the film’s director Sooraj Barjatya. “I was studying in Chandigarh at that time and my aunt used to stay in Chembur. I always used to say that I want to be a heroine. So, whenever I used to come to Mumbai, I used to meet all these directors and producers,” she said. The actor continued, “So, once I came and met Gupta ji (who handles Sooraj Barjatya’s work). He told me that Rajshri is making a film called Maine Pyaar …

‘Several Indians have also lost their lives’: PM Modi flags maritime concerns at G7 summit

‘Several Indians have also lost their lives’: PM Modi flags maritime concerns at G7 summit

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for secure maritime routes and the protection of seafarers, telling G7 leaders that conflicts in West Asia have disrupted global trade and caused loss of life, days after three Indian mariners were killed in a US military strike in the Gulf of Oman. Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit, in Evian on Tuesday. (@narendramodi X) Addressing an outreach session of the G7 summit, PM Modi said India firmly believes that lasting solutions to conflicts can only be achieved through dialogue, diplomacy and international cooperation. Follow here for live updates ‘Ensure safety of seafarers’: PM at G7 The prime minister noted that disruptions to maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz had affected the global economy and said many Indian citizens had lost their lives in the conflict. Modi’s remarks on the need to protect seafarers came amid growing anger in India over the deaths of the three Indian crew members in a US military attack on a merchant vessel off …

Lost for 110 years, this rare dragonfly has reappeared in India | Pets-animals News

Lost for 110 years, this rare dragonfly has reappeared in India | Pets-animals News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 11, 2026 02:00 PM IST More than a century after it was first recorded in India, a rare dragonfly has made an unexpected comeback in Arunachal Pradesh. The species, Gynacantha khasiaca, commonly known as the long-tailed duskhawker, was rediscovered in the Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve in Changlang district by a team of four citizen scientists. Although the dragonfly was spotted in October 2024, the finding was formally documented in a study published this month in the Journal of Threatened Taxa. The sighting is significant because the species had not been recorded in India since 1914, when it was first described from the erstwhile Abor Hills. The new sighting location lies nearly 600 km east of where it was originally documented. But beyond the rediscovery itself, the long-tailed duskhawker is a fascinating creature. Like other dragonflies, it is equipped with large compound eyes comprising thousands of tiny lenses, giving it an almost panoramic view of its surroundings. Dragonflies are among the most skilled fliers in the insect world, capable of …

Backrooms review: Creepy, chaotic, confusing; Kane Parsons’ horror punches above its weight but gets lost in own maze

Backrooms review: Creepy, chaotic, confusing; Kane Parsons’ horror punches above its weight but gets lost in own maze

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Backrooms Director: Kane Parsons Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell, and Krista Kosonen Backrooms review: Kane Parsons’ debut stars a pitch perfect Renate Reinsve. Rating: ★★★⯪ (3.5 stars) The transformation of cinema is underway. Backrooms began as creepypasta. It is now a summer blockbuster, having earned over $150 million worldwide. This sensation from 20-year-old first-time filmmaker Kane Parsons is finally making its way to India as well. And a glimpse at its visuals and scale tells you why it has generated so much buzz. Backrooms gets a lot right – from the eerie setting to the discomforting way in which it has been shot, and of course, the pitch perfect performances. It is an ambitious film told in a novel way. But it is also indulgent and chaotic, and not always in a good way. As Kane Parsons takes the viewers into this unending maze of horrors, he himself struggles to find the right way out. What is Backrooms about Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a down-and-out architect, who is struggling to …

What is lost and gained in NFHS-6

What is lost and gained in NFHS-6

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India’s latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) records gains in child nutrition, maternal care, institutional births and women’s internet use. But its preliminary fact sheet is also thinner than the last round, with 101 indicators compared with 131 in NFHS-5. Which indicators were removed from NFHS-6? Key indicators such as anaemia, mortality, sex ratio at birth, sanitation, and clean cooking fuel have been removed from the survey. The Union Health Ministry released the fact sheets of NFHS-6 on May 29, covering 2023-24. The survey recorded data from nearly 6.8 lakh households across every State and Union Territory except Manipur. Preliminary findings report clear gains on several measures, including mothers getting at least four antenatal check-ups, up about seven percentage points from NFHS-5, an increase in institutional births and women’s internet usage. It also points to declines in several metrics, such as exclusive breastfeeding of infants under six months, down nearly eight percentage points, and the use of modern contraception, down to 52.7% from 56.4%. The NFHS is commissioned by the Ministry of Health and Family …