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Sreelekha Mitra pens open letter to Agnimitra Paul on demolition drive: ‘Uplift the poor instead of pushing them’

Sreelekha Mitra pens open letter to Agnimitra Paul on demolition drive: ‘Uplift the poor instead of pushing them’

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West Bengal Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul on Monday conducted a surprise inspection of the Gariahat market in south Kolkata and directed officers and traders to improve sanitation and infrastructure. In the last few weeks, a major demolition drive targeting unauthorized and dangerous constructions across Kolkata has been in place. Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra has asked Minister Agnimitra Paul to address some issues in the state. What Sreelekha wrote Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra took to her Facebook account to pen an open letter to her to address the economical needs of the people first. She wrote, “Do not bull doze my thoughts please… Dear Agnimitra Paul I have known you for years, and I wanted to share a few personal thoughts. These are people born and raised within this very system, taught for years that this is normal. Now their very existence seems to have become a political issue. Cleaning the city is a worthy and necessary goal. Civic sense matters. But sadly Rome was not built in a day.” She added, “People need education, …

Paul Blackthorne on Aamir Khan, cricket, 25 years of Lagaan & viral ‘teen guna lagaan’ scene

Paul Blackthorne on Aamir Khan, cricket, 25 years of Lagaan & viral ‘teen guna lagaan’ scene

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Published on Jun 21, 2026 12:51 pm IST In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, British actor Paul Blackthorne returned to Mumbai to celebrate the 25th anniversary theatrical re-release of Lagaan. During the conversation, Blackthorne fondly revisited his experience playing the ruthless Captain Andrew Russell and spoke about the invaluable support he received from co-star and producer Aamir Khan throughout the film’s making. He also reflected on working with director Ashutosh Gowariker and shared behind-the-scenes memories from one of Indian cinema’s most iconic films.   Home / Videos / Paul Blackthorne on Aamir Khan, cricket, 25 years of Lagaan & viral ‘teen guna lagaan’ scene 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

Paul Avery: All My Children star’s family, net worth in focus after actor and wife Sheila die in New Jersey house fire

Paul Avery: All My Children star’s family, net worth in focus after actor and wife Sheila die in New Jersey house fire

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Actor Paul Avery, best known for his role on the long-running soap opera All My Children, and his wife Sheila Avery have died following a house fire at their New Jersey home. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the blaze, while tributes continue to pour in for the veteran performer whose career spanned television, theater and film. After Sheila had the stroke in 2018, he resigned from his numerous civic responsibilities to take full-time care of her. His children are daughters Parker and Kyle, and son Paul. (X/ @Chartsoriginals) The fire broke out at the couple’s residence in Blairstown, New Jersey, in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 16, according to WFMZ. Emergency crews responded to the scene, but both Paul and Sheila Avery were pronounced dead after being treated with CPR. Kyle Avery, the couple’s daughter, confirmed their passing in a Facebook post on Tuesday, June 16. She wrote, “I’m devastated to share that our parents, Paul and Sheila Garry Avery, passed away early this morning. We loved them so much, and they …

What happened to Paul Avery? ‘All My Children’ star and wife killed in devastating house fire

What happened to Paul Avery? ‘All My Children’ star and wife killed in devastating house fire

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Paul Avery, the actor best known for his role on the long-running soap opera All My Children, and his wife Sheila Avery have died after a tragic house fire at their home in Blairstown Township, New Jersey on June 16. All My Children actor Paul Avery and his wife Sheila Avery were killed in a house fire (X/ @Chartsoriginals) What happened According to WFMZ cited by US Weekly, New Jersey State Police received a call just before 1am local time on Tuesday, June 16, to respond to the couple’s home. When they arrived, the house was completely engulfed in flames. Firefighters found Paul who was 81, and Sheila unconscious and performed CPR on both but the couple died shortly after, per the Ridge View Echo. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. The couple’s daughter, Kyle Avery has confirmed their deaths on Facebook. “I’m devastated to share that our parents, Paul and Sheila Garry Avery, passed away early this morning. We loved them so much, and they loved us so much, and nobody …

‘I ran naked into the ocean’: Lagaan star Paul Blackthorne’s wild Bhuj memory | Bollywood News

‘I ran naked into the ocean’: Lagaan star Paul Blackthorne’s wild Bhuj memory | Bollywood News

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Twenty-five years after Lagaan changed the face of Indian cinema, one of its most memorable faces has returned to India. Actor Paul Blackthorne, who played the ruthless Captain Andrew Russell (often remembered as Captain Miller by fans), recently visited the country to celebrate the film’s landmark anniversary and took a trip down memory lane. In a candid conversation with SCREEN, Blackthorne recalled everything from nearly turning down the film and discovering Aamir Khan’s stardom to surviving dust storms in Bhuj and having one of the most surreal experiences of his life while running naked on a beach in Gujarat. Back in 1999, Blackthorne had little idea what Bollywood was. “My agent called me in London and said, ‘There’s a Bollywood film they’re going to audition you for.’ I was like, ‘Bollywood film? That’s unusual.’” Curiosity got the better of him and he attended the audition, eventually landing the role. Yet accepting the offer wasn’t an easy decision. “I remember thinking, ‘Gosh, what am I doing here?’ I was just starting to get things going in …

Paul Blackthorne recalls Aamir Khan’s washroom talk before his iconic ‘teen guna lagaan’ scene: I just froze | Interview

Paul Blackthorne recalls Aamir Khan’s washroom talk before his iconic ‘teen guna lagaan’ scene: I just froze | Interview

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Twenty-five years after becoming one of the most hated villains in Indian cinema, British actor Paul Blackthorne, known for his work in 24, Arrow amongst others, is back in Mumbai, this time greeted with affection instead of fear. For Indian audiences, he will forever be Captain Andrew Russell, the ruthless British officer whose demand for ‘teen guna lagaan’ set the stage for one of Hindi cinema’s most iconic cricket matches. As Lagaan marks its 25th anniversary with a theatrical re-release and cast reunion, Paul is still taking it all in. Paul Blackthorne recalls Aamir Khan’s unexpected washroom pep talk before Lagaan’s defining wager scene. “It’s been an absolute whirlwind,” he says. “Last night, we had this incredibly fun party to celebrate the 25th anniversary, looking back at all of AK’s [Aamir Khan’s] phenomenal films over the last quarter of a century. The day before that, the cast got together for a read-through of various scenes. I actually had to try and remember how to read Hindi script, which, turns out, I completely couldn’t anymore!” Laughing, …

Lagaan at 25: Aamir Khan, Ashutosh Gowariker reunite with the cast; Paul Blackthorne returns to India for celebrations

Lagaan at 25: Aamir Khan, Ashutosh Gowariker reunite with the cast; Paul Blackthorne returns to India for celebrations

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As Lagaan prepares to complete 25 years on June 15, Aamir Khan brought together the film’s cast and crew for a special reunion in Mumbai. The gathering turned into a nostalgic celebration, with old co-stars and collaborators coming together to revisit memories from one of Indian cinema’s most loved films. Joined by director Ashutosh Gowariker, Aamir welcomed several members of the original team. Aamir Khan reunites with Paul Blackthorne ahead of Lagaan’s 25th anniversary, A nostalgic reunion for the Lagaan family The reunion saw several familiar faces from Champaner come together once again, including Paul Blackthorne, Rajendranath Zutshi, Aditya Lakhia, Yashpal Sharma, Akhilendra Mishra and Dayashankar Pandey. Suhasini Mulay, who played Bhuvan’s mother Yashodamai, was also part of the gathering, along with Reena Dutta and Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira Khan. Photos and videos from the event soon began circulating online, delighting fans as the film celebrates its silver jubilee year. Aamir Khan Productions also shared a glimpse from the reunion on social media, showing the cast revisiting the film’s script and reliving old memories together. …

From mussel-munching octopus Paul to AI prompts

From mussel-munching octopus Paul to AI prompts

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From Paul to Prompts, predicting FIFA World Cup results has come a long way in the last 18 years. In this age of AI, it all seems a little silly now. From 2008-2010, especially in the World Cup at South Africa, the world banked on a Germany-based octopus called Paul for football predictions. Hatched at Weymouth, England, Paul picked 11 of the 13 winners of Germany’s Euro 2008 and 2010 World Cup campaigns. It would all have been laughed off as a hoot of a joke, but things did get serious enough for then Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to declare poor Pauli as “the symbol of Western decay and decadence.” When Paul picked Germany to defeat Argentina and that panned out, an Argentine chef threatened to pan-sear him. The recipe had started with detailed braising of the sea animal turned football pundit. His German minders pledged to allow no such thing, but then Paul was declared traitor when he offended German fans by predicting the home team would lose. They too announced they would eat …

Nicolas Cage says Nolan, Paul Thomas Anderson ‘don’t call back’ as he rejected their films: ‘Got their feelings hurt’

Nicolas Cage says Nolan, Paul Thomas Anderson ‘don’t call back’ as he rejected their films: ‘Got their feelings hurt’

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Actor Nicolas Cage has had a long and stellar career in films. Now, the star is set to appear on streaming as he takes on the role of Spider-Noir, a spinoff from the Spider-Verse animated series. The Oscar winning actor recently spoke about his acting journey in an interview, also detailing how many directors stopped talking to him after he rejected their films. Nicolas Cage has never worked with Christopher Nolan. In an interview with Deadline, Cage said that Christopher Nolan was one such director, who stopped approaching him after he rejected his 2002 psychological thriller Insomnia. “Most of them, they get their feelings hurt and don’t call you back. It’s happened a million times to me. It’s happened with Christopher Nolan, it’s happened with Woody Allen, it’s happened with Paul Thomas Anderson. They don’t call me back,” Cage said. Nicolas Cage praises David O. Russell The actor praised David O, Russell, calling him the ‘only director’ who reached out to him with another offer after he rejected one. “David O. Russell offered me a …

Stephen Colbert ends Late Show with Paul McCartney as final guest; puts up a ‘normal’ episode | Hollywood News

Stephen Colbert ends Late Show with Paul McCartney as final guest; puts up a ‘normal’ episode | Hollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiMay 22, 2026 02:06 PM IST The Late Show with Stephen Colbert aired its final episode on May 21, and while fans expected a special episode, Stephen, in his opening monologue, said that they would be doing a “normal episode which is always special.” “The best way to celebrate is just to do a regular episode where I come out and talk about the national conversation,” he said. Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd, Tim Meadows were seated in the audience and playfully interrupted his opening monologue as they joked about being the “special guest” for the evening. Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd, Ryan Reynolds make an appearance Stephen Colbert acknowledged the history of the Ed Sullivan theatre in his opening monologue and said that they were “lucky enough to be here for 11 years.” Tig Notaro and Ryan Reynolds were also seated in the audience and playfully interrupted during the show. Since Stephen spoke about sinkholes in New York in the opening monologue, Neal deGrasse Tyson appeared during the episode to discuss a “interdimensional …