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Anupama Parameswaran says she broke down at Paradha promotions due to ex-boyfriend; it was not a stunt: ‘I was mocked’

Anupama Parameswaran says she broke down at Paradha promotions due to ex-boyfriend; it was not a stunt: ‘I was mocked’

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Actor Anupama Parameswaran has been revealing it all about being in a relationship with an unnamed person for the last two years. She talked about breaking down while promoting her Telugu film Paradha last year, revealing that she was s**t-shamed before the press meet. While fans have come to the conclusion that she’s speaking about Dhruv Vikram, she didn’t name anyone. Anupama Parameswaran says it was the first time in two years she showed the cracks in her life. Anupama Parameswaran on breaking down at Paradha meet On Dhyan Varma’s YouTube channel, Anupama stated that she pretended to be okay for two years, except for on one occasion. “Imagine your own boyfriend s**t-shaming you before you go onto a stage. For two years of my life, I’ve been constantly pretending that I’m okay. The person you are talking to right now is the same person I am everywhere. I don’t wear a mask and walk out of the home. For the last two years, I’ve been pretending to be okay. And once I did not,” …

Mocked for his name, Jhandu lifts himself onto Commonwealth Games podium

Mocked for his name, Jhandu lifts himself onto Commonwealth Games podium

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5 min readNew DelhiJul 25, 2026 06:39 PM IST “What’s in a name?” they say. Ask Jhandu Kumar, who won India’s first medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The para powerlifter, who contracted polio when he was four years old, lifted 190kg to win a bronze medal on Friday – a feat he hopes will define him, rather than his name. Hailing from Harnaut village in Bihar’s Nalanda district, Jhandu’s name loosely translates to ‘incompetent person’ in Hindi. However, the 29-year-old, who has sold vegetables and driven e-rickshaws to fund his training, has defied every possible meaning attached to it. “Naam me kya rakha hai (What’s in a name)? I embraced this name the moment I realised that identity comes from what you do, not what you are called,” Jhandu told The Indian Express from Glasgow after winning his medal. “People used to laugh at my name. Today, it was announced from the podium with the Indian flag around me. I can’t think of a better moment in my life.” The son of vegetable …

CM Vijay says he was mocked and blamed for Karur stampede tragedy: ‘We lost those innocent children who were like God’

CM Vijay says he was mocked and blamed for Karur stampede tragedy: ‘We lost those innocent children who were like God’

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Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay recalled memories of the horrific Karur stampede, which claimed the lives of 41 people last year. Vijay addressed a massive gathering at Atlas Ground in Karur after distributing compassionate government job appointment orders to the families of the victims. Vijay became emotional while recalling the incident, saying no success in life could erase the pain caused by the loss of innocent lives. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK chief Vijay speaks during a public meeting as part of his first official visit to Karur after he took up the reins as Chief Minister at the Atlas Art Gallery, in Karur, Tamil Nadu. (Handout via PTI Photo)(PTI07_10_2026_000277B) (Handout) What Vijay said He said, “No matter how great a height a man reaches in life, certain pains and wounds in the heart cannot be forgotten. More than anything else, the pain and wound that affected me the most is the Karur incident.” He alleged that while police had previously advised him to cancel a programme in Perambalur due to crowd …

They clashed with Amitabh Bachchan, made millions, but Bollywood still mocked Ramsay Brothers | Bollywood News

They clashed with Amitabh Bachchan, made millions, but Bollywood still mocked Ramsay Brothers | Bollywood News

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At a time when Bollywood was dominated by romantic and social dramas, and very few filmmakers dared to explore horror after films like Mahal and Bees Saal Baad, it was the Ramsay Brothers in the 1970s who took the box office by storm by tapping into a genre that was largely untouched. Films like Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche, Purana Mandir, Veerana, Purani Haveli and Bandh Darwaza became massive hits. Despite their success, the industry often mocked them and reduced them to “C-grade filmmakers.” Now, Deepak Ramsay, son of director Tulsi Ramsay, has opened up about those years when people within the industry laughed at the Ramsays despite their films consistently succeeding at the box office. ‘Movies made on shoestring budget was a joke to the Kapoors’ Speaking to Hindi Rush, Deepak said, “Our movies were made on a very shoestring budget. It was experimental cinema at that time. You were gathering new artists, introducing creatures, taking the team to Mahabaleshwar, and then making the entire film there — it was like a joke for …

‘Shallow negativity’: Akashdeep Saigal on trolls who mocked Kyunki reboot over his age gap with Smriti Irani | Television News

‘Shallow negativity’: Akashdeep Saigal on trolls who mocked Kyunki reboot over his age gap with Smriti Irani | Television News

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5 min readNew DelhiMay 5, 2026 11:18 AM IST Actor Akashdeep Saigal, who once played Tulsi Virani’s rebellious son Ansh, has now stepped into the role of Reyansh, Ansh’s son and Tulsi’s grandson, in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi reboot. While the casting brings a full-circle moment for longtime viewers, it has also drawn mixed reactions, with some fans questioning the age dynamics on screen as Akashdeep is one year older than Smriti. The actor has now addressed the trolling surrounding his return to the show. Akashdeep Saigal on returning to Kyunki In a conversation with Mid-Day, Saigal described the moment as something deeper than a regular career decision. “Honestly, there was just this deep sense of calm. I didn’t look at it as an ‘offer’ or some calculated career move. When you truly believe in your path, you recognise destiny when it knocks. No single actor is bigger than the show itself. The show is the true star. I’m simply the vessel called to carry this new energy. When the universe decides it’s …

Dhanush recalls being mocked for his physique, says Polladhavan turned things around: ‘I got claps for my body’

Dhanush recalls being mocked for his physique, says Polladhavan turned things around: ‘I got claps for my body’

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Dhanush is gearing up for the release of Kara, the action thriller directed by Vignesh Raja. At a pre-release event of the film, Dhanush talked about his career and shared that he always had faith in himself despite being mocked early in his career. (Also read: Kara trailer: Dhanush robs a bank in broad daylight in violent survival drama from Vignesh Raja. Watch) Dhanush recalled getting praise for his physique in Polladhavan. What Dhanush said At the event, when Dhanush was given the bike number plate as a sign from his film Polladhavan, the actor showed it to the audience at the venue and smiled. The action thriller revolves around a man named Prabhu Shankar (Dhanush) whose life improves after buying a bike, and turns upside down after it is stolen. The film marked the directorial debut of Vetrimaaran and was met with high praise upon release. Dhanush admitted that the film was a turning point in his career and said, “Polladhavan was a turning point for me… before that, people used to call me …

Aayush Sharma says father mocked his acting dream, refused to invest in his launch: ‘Won’t pay even ₹50 to watch you’

Aayush Sharma says father mocked his acting dream, refused to invest in his launch: ‘Won’t pay even ₹50 to watch you’

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Actor and Salman Khan’s brother-in-law, Aayush Sharma, recently opened up about his early days in Mumbai and recalled how his decision to become an actor led to a sharp reaction from his father. In a conversation with Cyrus Broacha, Aayush revealed that his father had refused to launch him. Aayush Sharma recalls his father’s reaction to him wanting to be an actor. Aayush Sharma recalls his father’s reaction to his acting dream Aayush shared that he initially kept his ambition of becoming an actor a secret from his family and moved to Mumbai under the pretext of studying. He enrolled at Jai Hind College for a BMS course and later convinced his father to let him stay in a rented apartment in Bandra and buy him a car. However, instead of focusing on studies, he enrolled in acting workshops, which led to a drastic drop in his attendance. Eventually, the college called his father from Himachal Pradesh. Aayush recalled that when his attendance dropped to just 9 per cent, the college summoned his father, who …

Those who mocked me now welcome me: Deepthi Jeevanji

Those who mocked me now welcome me: Deepthi Jeevanji

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There was a time when people advised her parents to send her away. They mocked her appearance, questioned her future, and dismissed her potential before she had even discovered it herself. Today, those same lanes of doubt have given way to tracks of triumph, as Deepthi Jeevanji runs not just for medals — but for India. “I used to run barefoot in school,” she said ahead of the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year Awards 2025, reflecting on her childhood in Kalleda in the Warangal district of Telangana. Running was never a strategy; it was instinct. What no one could have predicted then was that the girl racing across dusty school grounds would one day represent India on the international stage in the T20 400m category. Diagnosed with an intellectual disability at a young age, she grew up hearing whispers that she was “different.” For many families, such stigma can become a burden. For hers, it became a reason to believe harder. “If my parents had listened to what people said, I wouldn’t be here …

Why is Tina Dabi being mocked Republic Day celebrations? IAS officer calls her VIRAL video…

Why is Tina Dabi being mocked Republic Day celebrations? IAS officer calls her VIRAL video…

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Why is Tina Dabi being mocked Republic Day celebrations? IAS officer calls her VIRAL video… Tina Dabi’s recent viral video was shot during the 77th Republic Day celebrations that were held at the Barmer District Collectorate. Senior IAS officer Tina Dabi is being mocked and subjected to intense public scrutiny for a reason she would never have expected. For the unversed, Tina’s video – as she attended the official function in Barmer on January 26 – has gone viral on social media. Such was its impact that‘Tina Dabi viral video’ emerged as one of the most searched keywords. The viral video has Tina Dabi unfurling the national flag and saluting. So what exactly went wrong? Read on to get the answer. Don’t Miss Out on the Latest Updates. Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today! Subscribe Now Read more Bollywoodlife_Web/Bollywoodlife_AS_Inarticle_300x250|300,250~Bollywoodlife_Web/Bollywoodlife_AS_Inarticle_2_300x250|300,250~Bollywoodlife_Web/Bollywoodlife_AS_ATF_970x90|970,250~Bollywoodlife_Web/Bollywoodlife_AS_ATF_300x250|300,600~Bollywoodlife_Web/Bollywoodlife_AS_BTF_1_300x250|300,600~Bollywoodlife_Web/Bollywoodlife_AS_BTF_2_300x250|300,600~Bollywoodlife_Web/bollywoodlife_ros_strip|1300,50~Bollywoodlife_Web/Bollywoodlife_AS_OOP_1x1|1,1 By continuing …

Priyanka Chopra’s manager recalls being mocked for introducing ‘brown Bollywood star’ in West: ‘They said I was stupid’

Priyanka Chopra’s manager recalls being mocked for introducing ‘brown Bollywood star’ in West: ‘They said I was stupid’

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Today, Priyanka Chopra has become a global name after her debut in the West. However, her manager Anjula Acharia has revealed that people laughed at the idea initially, calling her crazy and stupid to think about introducing a “brown Bollywood star in America”. At the moment, Priyanka Chopra stays in the US with her husband Nick Jonas. (Instagram) Priyanka’s manager recalls doubts over her debut in the West Recently, Priyanka Chopra’s manager Anjula Acharia joined an episode of The Ok Sweetie Show where she reflected on the skepticism she faced while pitching a “brown Bollywood star” to Hollywood in the run-up to Quantico. Looking back at the time when she was introducing Priyanka to the West, Anjula recalled, “People told me I was stupid when I bought Priyanka. Everyone was like, ‘you can’t break a brown Bollywood star in America’. I went to Jimmy (Jimmy Iovine: the cofounder of Interscope Records) because we had signed her together through a label deal… I was having one of my insecure moments. There weren’t very many, and I …