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Vikram Bhatt recalls falling ill in jail, says prayer saved him

Vikram Bhatt recalls falling ill in jail, says prayer saved him

Vikram Bhatt and his wife, Shwetambari Bhatt, were taken into custody by the Rajasthan Police in Mumbai on December 7, 2025. The couple faced imprisonment in connection with a Rs 30 crore cheating case, following which they were granted bail in February 2026. Months later, after his bail, the filmmaker has recalled his time in jail, revealing that he fell seriously ill in jail while spending three weeks at Udaipur Central Jail during the biting January cold. Vikram Bhatt recalls falling ill in jail Vikram Bhatt took to his Instagram handle on Tuesday, April 14, to reveal that he woke up one night in Barrack No. 10 shaking uncontrollably with fever. He says despite being under four blankets, he continued to shiver, as fellow inmates found extra blankets for him while he took a paracetamol and hoped the fever would go away, but it did not. The Raaz Reboot director added, “The next morning, I went to the prison hospital. They had no thermometer. They checked my oxygen and said I was fine. I told …

No prior nod needed for home prayer meetings if law not violated: Chhattisgarh HC| India News

No prior nod needed for home prayer meetings if law not violated: Chhattisgarh HC| India News

The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that individuals do not require prior permission from authorities to organise religious prayer meetings at their homes, provided no law is violated. The petitioners had been organising prayer meetings in a hall on the first floor of their residence since 2016. (Chhattisgarh High Court website) A single bench of Justice Naresh Kumar Chandravanshi made the observation while quashing notices issued by police to two petitioners and directed authorities not to interfere with their civil rights. According to the order delivered on March 24, the case relates to two relatives from Godhna village in Janjgir-Champa district. The petitioners had been organising prayer meetings in a hall on the first floor of their residence since 2016. They submitted that despite no disturbance or unlawful activity during these gatherings, local police had issued notices under Section 94 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, to prevent them from holding such meetings. Notices dated October 18, 2025, November 22, 2025, and February 1, 2026, were cited in the petition. Also Read: Vishal …

Anand Sagar Prayer Meet: Hema Malini And Jaya Bachchan Pay Last Respects | Bollywood News

Anand Sagar Prayer Meet: Hema Malini And Jaya Bachchan Pay Last Respects | Bollywood News

Last Updated:February 17, 2026, 09:23 IST Videos surfaced online showing Bollywood celebrities offering condolences to the late producer’s family. Anand Sagar passed away last Friday. The Indian entertainment industry is mourning the loss of producer Anand Sagar, who passed away on Friday. A prominent member of the Sagar family, he played a key role in carrying forward the legacy of Sagar Arts, the banner founded by his father, legendary filmmaker Ramanand Sagar. Following his demise, members of the film fraternity gathered in Mumbai on Monday to pay their last respects at a prayer meet held in his honour. Among those present were veteran actresses Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan and Poonam Dhillon. The solemn gathering saw attendees quietly offering condolences to the Sagar family. Several other well-known names from the industry were also in attendance, including Sunil Lahri, Suresh Oberoi, Padmini Kolhapure, Poonam Sinha, Raza Murad, Sonu Nigam, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Deepak Parashar, Kiku Sharda, Shashi Ranjan and Anu Malik. Videos surfaced online showing celebrities offering condolences to the late producer’s family. Statement From Anand Sagar’s …

Islamabad blast: At least 31 dead, 169 injured in attack targeting Shia prayer in Pakistan capital | Top points

Islamabad blast: At least 31 dead, 169 injured in attack targeting Shia prayer in Pakistan capital | Top points

A massive bomb blast ripped through a Shia religious centre on the outskirts of Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, on Friday, killing at least 31 and injuring over 150 others. Locals gather at the site after a suicide bomber blew himself up at a Shia religious centre during Friday prayers, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Friday, February 6, 2026. (PTI) The blast, said to be a suicide attack, occurred during the Friday prayers. The Islamabad police have confirmed the blast to be an attack and launched an investigation. Some of the wounded were listed as being in critical condition. Two police officials told Reuters that the attacker was stopped at the gate of the mosque before detonating the bomb. Islamabad blast: Shia religious place targeted, death toll rising| Top points The blast occurred during Friday prayers at a Shia religious place on the outskirts of Islamabad. The death toll was initially reported to be 10, which has repeatedly risen and now stands at 31, according to Dawn. Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Irfan Memon and police confirmed that the blast was …

Permission not needed for prayer meetings on pvt premises: HC

Permission not needed for prayer meetings on pvt premises: HC

PRAYAGRAJ The Allahabad high court recently ruled that no permission was required for holding a religious prayer meetings within private premises in Uttar Pradesh as long as the activity remains within private premises and the gathering does not spill into public spaces. The court was dealing with two similar petitions moved by Maranatha Full Gospel Ministries and Emmanuel Grace Charitable Trust, both Christian bodies, seeking holding of prayers within private premises. However, the court clarified that if any occasion arises where it has to spill over the public road or public property, in such a situation, the petitioner shall intimate the police and take any requisite permission under the law. The court was dealing with two similar petitions moved by Maranatha Full Gospel Ministries and Emmanuel Grace Charitable Trust, both Christian bodies, seeking holding of prayers within private premises but the state failed to act on their representations seeking permission for it. Disposing of both the writ petitions, a division bench comprising Justice Atul Sreedharan and Justice Siddharth Nandan passed the above ruling after taking …

Hema Malini reveals reason behind two separate prayer meets for Dharmendra: ‘We spoke to each other…’

Hema Malini reveals reason behind two separate prayer meets for Dharmendra: ‘We spoke to each other…’

Published on: Jan 05, 2026 01:51 pm IST Following Dharmendra’s death, two prayer meets were held in his honour. Hema Malini addressed the separate events, clarifying there is no rift in the family.  After veteran actor Dharmendra’s death on November 24, two separate prayer meets were organised in his memory—one by Hema Malini and her daughters at her Mumbai residence, and another by sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, which was attended by several stars from the film industry. In a recent interview with The Times of India, Hema Malini finally addressed the reason behind the separate prayer meets and dismissed rumours of a rift between the families. Hema Malini and daughters Esha and Ahana Deol at Dharmendra’s prayer meet.(Photos: Manoj Verma/ HT) Hema Malini on separate prayer meets for Dharmendra Speaking about the decision, Hema Malini said, “Yeh humare ghar ka personal mamla hai (this is our family’s personal matter). We spoke to each other. I held a prayer meet at my home because my circle of people is different. Then I organised one …

‘It’s good Hema Malini didn’t attend Dharmendra’s prayer meet’: Manoj Desai recalls massive turnout, hundreds queuing up to meet Deols | Bollywood News

‘It’s good Hema Malini didn’t attend Dharmendra’s prayer meet’: Manoj Desai recalls massive turnout, hundreds queuing up to meet Deols | Bollywood News

Veteran actor Dharamendra’s death left the entire country in mourning, creating a huge void in Hindi cinema. Recently, theatre owner Manoj Desai spoke about the veteran actor’s prayer meet and described the massive turnout and long queues outside the ceremony organised by his first wife, Prakash Kaur, and their sons, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol. On the same day, Dharmendra’s second wife Hema Malini hosted a prayer meet in Mumbai at her home. ‘Hundreds stood in queue to meet Sunny Deol’ Speaking to Vicky Lalwani, Manoj shared that he was in the queue of hundreds at Dharmendra’s prayer meet and had to wait a long time before meeting Sunny Deol. He said, “There was a huge line of cars. My car was standing at the 86th spot. Before me and behind me, there were big cars. They performed bhajans at the prayer meet and the whole world was there. Everybody turned up at the prayer meet. I met Sunny Deol and I told him that many people are coming, so I will leave from the front …

Hema Malini organises prayer meet for Dharmendra in Mathura, gets emotional without daughters Ahana and Esha Deol by…

Hema Malini organises prayer meet for Dharmendra in Mathura, gets emotional without daughters Ahana and Esha Deol by…

Hema Malini organises prayer meet for Dharmendra in Mathura, gets emotional without daughters Ahana and Esha Deol by… Home News and Gossip Hema Malini organises prayer meet for Dharmendra in Mathura, gets emotional without daughters Ahana … Hema Malini recently organised a second prayer meet for Dharmendra in Mathura. At the event, the veteran actress got emotional for this reason. Read to know more. Veteran actor Dharmendra’s demise created a shockwave in the industry and for his family. After battling health issues for around two weeks, he passed away at the age of 89 on November 29. After his death, Dharmendra’s family has organised three prayer meets until now, one from the Deols and two from Hema Malini’s side. Recently, Malini organised a prayer meet for the actor in her constituency, Mathura. Several politicians, spiritual leaders and film directors like Anil Sharma. However, her daughters, Ahana and Esha Deol, were absent at the Mathura prayer meet. The veteran actress …

‘Humara pyaar sacha tha…’: Hema Malini breaks down at Dharmendra’s prayer meet remembering her jeevan saathi

‘Humara pyaar sacha tha…’: Hema Malini breaks down at Dharmendra’s prayer meet remembering her jeevan saathi

On November 24 this year, Bollywood’s He-Man Dharmendra breathed his last at his Juhu residence. His demise broke millions of hearts, leaving a massive void in the life of his fans as well as the entire Hindi film industry. But for his family, the pain of the loss was far more. On November 27, just a few days after Dharam Paaji passed away, his sons Bobby Deol and Sunny Deol hosted a prayer meet at the Taj Lands End, Bandra, Mumbai. Stars including Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha joined the Deol family to pay their last respects. Yesterday on December 11, Dharamendra’s wife Hema Malini and daughters Esha Deol and Ahana Deol held a separate prayer meet in Delhi. Hema Malini and daughters Esha and Ahana Deol at Dharmendra’s prayer meet (Photos: Manoj Verma/ HT) In heartbreaking videos from Dharamendra’s Delhi prayer meet, Hema Malini broke down remembering her loving husband of 45 years. In one such viral clip, Hema shared, “Dharmendra ji se mera association 57 saal ka hai. …

Hema Malini cries while talking about Dharmendra’s unfinished dreams at his prayer meet in Delhi: ‘Adhura reh gaya’

Hema Malini cries while talking about Dharmendra’s unfinished dreams at his prayer meet in Delhi: ‘Adhura reh gaya’

Veteran actor and politician Hema Malini couldn’t hold back her tears when she got onto the stage at the prayer meet held in Delhi to remember her husband and actor Dharmendra. During an emotional speech, she called his death an “inconsolable shock”, and revealed Dharmendra’s unfinished dream. Hema Malini with her daughters during the prayer meeting for the late actor Dharmendra at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, in New Delhi. (Photo by Sanjeev Verma/ Hindustan Times)(Hindustan Times) Hema Malini breaks down On Thursday, a prayer meet to remember and honour Dharmendra’s memories was held at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in Janpath. During the ceremony, an emotional Hema delivered a deeply moving speech, with her daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol, standing by her side as she addressed the gathering from the stage. “The whole world is mourning his passing, but for me, it is an inconsolable shock, the breaking of a companionship that stood the test of time,” Hema said on stage, fighting back tears. Hema also opened up about Dharmendra’s unfinished dream of …