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Ram Charan reveals how Salman Khan, Aamir Khan paved way for Peddi; shares Chiranjeevi’s high praise | Telugu News

Ram Charan reveals how Salman Khan, Aamir Khan paved way for Peddi; shares Chiranjeevi’s high praise | Telugu News

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 18, 2026 08:11 PM IST Ram Charan is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Peddi on June 4. Ahead of the release, the makers unveiled the film’s trailer at a grand launch event in Mumbai, where the actor thanked Salman Khan and Aamir Khan for paving the way for sports dramas in contemporary Indian cinema. He also reflected on how fortunate he has been to be part of landmark films throughout his career, recalling that his father Chiranjeevi told him that films like Peddi come only once in a decade. Speaking at the trailer launch event, Ram Charan said, “There was a huge spiritual journey behind this film. Physically too, it was very challenging. Thanks to Salman Khan and Aamir Khan for paving the path for us with movies like Sultan and Dangal. Those films gave us so much confidence, so thanks to both of them for starting this journey. We believed this genre had worked in the past, and we followed the same route. The transformation was …

Pooja Batra says she paved way for tall actors like Deepika Padukone, Kriti Sanon: ‘I had to do splits for heroes’

Pooja Batra says she paved way for tall actors like Deepika Padukone, Kriti Sanon: ‘I had to do splits for heroes’

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Bollywood actor and former Miss India Pooja Batra recently reflected on her experiences in the film industry and spoke about the challenges she faced because of her height. Recalling the early years of her career, Pooja revealed that she was often asked to perform splits in front of the camera to appear shorter than her male co-stars. She added that the struggles she went through eventually helped pave the way for taller actors like Deepika Padukone and Kriti Sanon to be accepted more comfortably in Bollywood. Pooja Batra says Deepika Padukone and Kriti Sanon should thank her. Pooja Batra recalls losing movies because of her height Pooja started her career as a model and later shifted to acting in Bollywood films. Recalling the transition, she told Harper’s Bazaar India, “It was tough. I remember I was told by Sangeeta Bijlani, ‘You don’t have a chance in the movies because you’re too tall.’ She’s my idol. She’s beautiful, and she’s a model too. I gave every role I got my best even though the heroes got …

SC Allows Passive Euthanasia For 32-Year-Old: How Aruna Shanbaug Case Paved The Way | Explainers News

SC Allows Passive Euthanasia For 32-Year-Old: How Aruna Shanbaug Case Paved The Way | Explainers News

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Last Updated:March 11, 2026, 11:57 IST What is passive euthanasia? When is it allowed? Mumbai’s KEM Hospital’s Aruna Shanbaug case, which opened the door for passive euthanasia in India, explained Harshit Rana and Aruna Shanbaug. (File) The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed passive euthanasia for a 32-year-old man, who has been comatose for more than 12 years, by withdrawing his artificial life support. Passive euthanasia is the intentional act of letting a patient die by withholding or withdrawing life support or the treatment necessary to keep him alive. What is the Harish Rana case? Ghaziabad’s Harish Rana, 32, suffered head injuries after falling from the fourth floor of a building in 2013 and has been in a coma for over a decade. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan directed AIIMS to grant admission in palliative care to Rana so that the medical treatment can be withdrawn. It must be ensured that it is withdrawn with a tailored plan so that dignity is maintained, the bench said. The top court earlier …

Has Border 2 success paved the way for Sunny Deol to return with Border 3? Bhushan Kumar spills the beans | Exclusive

Has Border 2 success paved the way for Sunny Deol to return with Border 3? Bhushan Kumar spills the beans | Exclusive

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Filmmaker Bhushan Kumar is currently basking in the success of Border 2, his recent production that has earned ₹167 crore gross worldwide in its first three days. The film marks the T-Series boss’ first collaboration with director Anurag Singh, and the two are already thinking of the future. In fact, Bhushan says the two have something already lined up, following which there could be Border 3, as well. Sunny Deol in a still from Border 2. Border will definitely happen, but in due course In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Anurag and Bhushan reveal they were collaborating on a different film before Border 2 happened, and now they will get it back on track. “We are doing a joint venture with his company and my company. He’ll be directing, and it will be something new. Border 3 will happen in due course,” says Bhushan. Does that mean Border 3 is greenlit? “Obviously, it is such a big franchise,” says Bhushan, “Anurag has worked so hard to rebuild it. If you bring something back after …

Oprah Winfrey’s First TV Job Ended In Failure, But Her Demotion Paved The Way For Her Historic Talk Show Success

Oprah Winfrey’s First TV Job Ended In Failure, But Her Demotion Paved The Way For Her Historic Talk Show Success

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Oprah Winfrey TV Career(Photo Credit –Facebook) The famous figure in the media world, Oprah Winfrey once faced a marked challenge that nearly destroyed her plans. Early on, when she became a philanthropist and talk show icon, she had a tough time finding her spot in television. But what appeared to be a setback actually opened the door to her future win. At just 22, Oprah found her first job as a co-anchor at WJZ-TV in Baltimore. This was a priceless moment for her, as she was the first African American woman to take on such a position. But seemed like a big achievement quickly turned into a hurdle. When asked in an interview on The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations, Bloomberg TV about her job as an anchorwoman at WTZ-TV, she answered: “Yeah, I got fired.” But instead of letting her go completely, WJZ-TV decided to move Oprah to a less prominent role on a daytime talk show called People Are Talking. “Well, I was demoted,” she continued. “Well, what happened was this is what …

How Chris Columbus’ Awkward Encounter With Chevy Chase Paved The Way For A Holiday Classic

How Chris Columbus’ Awkward Encounter With Chevy Chase Paved The Way For A Holiday Classic

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Chris Columbus Awkward Meeting(Photo Credit –Instagram) When it comes to Christmas flicks, Home Alone is a chef-d’oeuvre. Watching Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) outmaneuver the bumbling Wet Bandits is a holiday tradition. But what if this beloved film nearly never happened? Believe it or not, Home Alone exists because of an awkward, borderline bizarre meeting. One that had nothing to do with Kevin, burglars, or booby traps—but everything to do with Chevy Chase. Back in the late 1980s, director Chris Columbus was in a rut. He needed a hit, and fast. Enter John Hughes, the legendary filmmaker behind Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and The Breakfast Club. Hughes handed Columbus a golden opportunity: directing National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Columbus was eager to take it on. That zeal, however, didn’t last long. The trouble started when he met the film’s star, Chase. The conversation was anything but smooth. Columbus later recalled to The Hollywood Reporter, “I’m asking him all these questions, and he was just dead and not interested and distracted.” Then, things got weirder. After nearly an …

Unsold in auction, how a phone call from Zaheer Khan paved the way for Shardul Thakur’s return to IPL

Unsold in auction, how a phone call from Zaheer Khan paved the way for Shardul Thakur’s return to IPL

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A phone call from Zaheer Khan, asking him to prepare for a call-up, ushered a change in fortune for Shardul Thakur. On Thursday, the Mumbai all-rounder was rewarded with the purple cap after he became the Indian Premier League’s leading wicket-taker this season. Not too long ago, however, Thakur — in a quiet moment of introspection after he went unsold in the mega auction — wondered, “Am I that bad?” In the weeks leading up to the auction, the Mumbai all-rounder requested a few franchise owners to consider him once. After all, he had played 95 matches for five franchises. He even texted an Indian teammate. At 33, Thakur was pushing hard for an India comeback, after he was snubbed for the Australia tour as the selectors chose Nitish Reddy ahead of him. IPL, he thought, would be a springboard to return to the national team. Story continues below this ad A day before the auction last November, where 366 Indian players had registered, Thakur got a ‘positive’ response from some of the franchise officials. …

How Joe Root’s ramp shot gave Afghanistan a new lease of life and paved the way for their thrilling win

How Joe Root’s ramp shot gave Afghanistan a new lease of life and paved the way for their thrilling win

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The winning moment for Afghanistan couldn’t have been scripted better in Lahore. Azmatullah Omarzai picked up his fifth wicket to go with his crucial 41. The ball went to Ibrahim Zadran at long off who held onto the catch. He had batted from the start of the Afghanistan innings till the last over earlier in the afternoon for a record-breaking 177 off 146 balls, now the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history as well as for Afghanistan in this format. As Adil Rashid was dismissed, Afghanistan made back-to-back wins against England in ICC ODI events, after having defeated the then-reigning World Champions in the 2023 World Cup in Delhi. Chasing 326 to stay alive in the tournament, England fell short by 8 runs at the Gaddafi Stadium and will be exiting another ICC event early. As long as Joe Root was in the middle, England hoped. Batting on 99, he tapped the ball through square leg and took off, desperately wanting a second run, more than reaching a ton. As he completed the milestone, …

When BTS’ RM Sparked An Online Debate By Saying His Band “Paved The Way” For Other K-Pop Stars Going Global

When BTS’ RM Sparked An Online Debate By Saying His Band “Paved The Way” For Other K-Pop Stars Going Global

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BTS RM Once Sparked A Debate By Saying This About His Band (Photo Credit – Instagram) Kim Namjoon, known by his stage name RM, is one of the popular K-pop idols who has been winning hearts with his voice, musical skills, and good looks. He has always been a fan favorite since he debuted with the boy band BTS, consisting of Jin, Jimin, Jungkook, Suga, J-Hope, and V. However, once, RM made a confession during one of his Weverse live streams that sparked mixed reactions from netizens. While the ARMYs (as the BTS fandom is called) supported the idol’s confession, others argued, stirring up the internet. In a live broadcast held in September 2023 to celebrate his birthday, the BTS member interacted with his fans and patiently answered all of their questions. One of his answers garnered a lot of attention. During the live session, RM read out one of the comments left by a fan that said, “BTS paved the way.” Though the idol started with a big laugh and questioned, “BTS paved the …

How A Failed 1980s Jack Ryan TV Show Paved The Way For John Krasinski’s Global Success

How A Failed 1980s Jack Ryan TV Show Paved The Way For John Krasinski’s Global Success

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The Jack Ryan character, originally introduced in Tom Clancy’s 1984 novel The Hunt for Red October, has become an iconic figure in the world of political thrillers. While most people recognize Jack Ryan from his recent portrayal by John Krasinski in the popular Amazon series Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, there was nearly a Jack Ryan-themed television series decades before this successful adaptation. This failed attempt, developed for ABC, was marred by legal battles and corporate conflicts, preventing it from coming to fruition. Paramount Pictures first brought the Jack Ryan character to life on the big screen with The Hunt for Red October in 1990, starring Alec Baldwin as the CIA analyst-turned-hero. The film’s success paved the way for more Jack Ryan films throughout the 1990s, including Patriot Games (1992) and Clear and Present Danger (1994), both starring Harrison Ford as Ryan. However, an ambitious plan to adapt the second Jack Ryan novel, Patriot Games, into a television series was set in motion in the late 1980s. Viacom, which would later acquire Paramount Pictures, optioned the …