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Priya Malik on Varanasi visit: I feel blessed to have performed Ganga aarti in my soul city; a full-circle moment for me

Priya Malik on Varanasi visit: I feel blessed to have performed Ganga aarti in my soul city; a full-circle moment for me

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Poet-actor and lyricist Priya Malik had written about Varanasi long before she ever visited it. So, when she finally reached the temple city in Uttar Pradesh for the first time, the journey felt like a full-circle moment. Priya Malik on her recent visit to Varanasi and (inset) performing Ganga aarti with singer-guitarist Tamnay Maheshwari “Benaras aa ka meri kavita mukammal ho gai! I had written the poem Tum Mujhe Benaras Mein Milna in 2022, and since then, I had been trying to visit the city. I have always considered Varanasi and Srinagar to be my soul cities, and god-willing, I was fortunate enough to visit both this year,” shares Priya, who was last seen in the OTT series Yeh Kaali Kaali Aakhein. Recalling how she fell in love with the city from afar, Priya explains, “I had received an assignment to watch an ad film for a jewellery brand and write about their product line. I completed that task, but I ended up falling in love with the visuals of the city. The poem emerged …

Ex-Bengal minister Jyoti Priya Mallick quits all TMC posts, cites health issues

Ex-Bengal minister Jyoti Priya Mallick quits all TMC posts, cites health issues

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Former West Bengal minister Jyoti Priya Mallick on Friday announced that he has resigned from all posts in the TMC, citing poor health. Mallick, a longtime associate of TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, said he had already communicated his decision to the party leadership. (X) Mallick, a longtime associate of TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, said he had already communicated his decision to the party leadership. “I have resigned from all the posts in the TMC because of my extremely poor health condition,” he said. The development comes just days after the TMC carried out a major organisational reshuffle and inducted Mallick into its reconstituted working committee. Also read | TMC factions sit separately as West Bengal assembly session starts, first public display of split Mallick had served as the state’s food and supplies minister from 2011 to 2021. His political career suffered a major setback after he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in October 2023 in connection with the alleged ration distribution scam. Following his arrest, Mallick repeatedly cited health complications and underwent medical examinations …

‘Priya mitra Narendra…’: French President Emmanuel Macron’s Hindi farewell message for PM Modi | Watch

‘Priya mitra Narendra…’: French President Emmanuel Macron’s Hindi farewell message for PM Modi | Watch

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday delivered a surprise farewell message in Hindi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Indian leader wrapped up the final day of his multi-city visit to France. The warm exchange came at the end of Modi’s visit to Paris, the last stop of a France tour that began in Nice before moving to Evian for the G7 summit and the French capital. Emmanuel Macron speaks Hindi to thank PM Modi at end of France visit. (PMO) Macron said in Hindi, “Priya mitra Narendra, mujhe bohot khushi hui aapk Nice, Evian aur Paris mein swagat karke. France aur Bharat ki dosti amar rahe.” (“Dear friend Narendra, I was very happy to welcome you to Nice, Evian and Paris. Long live the friendship between France and India”). The French President then switched to English and added, “I hope it was correct. My dear Narendra Modi, I wanted to thank you so much for your friendship. France loves you. I am so happy you are with so many friends in Paris before …

Priya Kapur posts joint note with Rani Kapur on Sunjay Kapur’s death anniversary amid inheritance dispute mediation

Priya Kapur posts joint note with Rani Kapur on Sunjay Kapur’s death anniversary amid inheritance dispute mediation

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It has been a year since industrialist Sunjay Kapur died in London while golfing. Since then, court cases over his inheritance have left the family in disarray. On the first anniversary of his death, Sunjay’s mother, Rani Kapur, and wife, Priya Kapur, seem to have put aside differences to honour his legacy. Sunjay Kapur with his wife Priya Kapur and mother Rani Kapur in happier times. Priya Kapur posts joint note with Rani Kapur on Sunjay Kapur’s death anniversary On Friday, Priya posted a note with ‘in loving memory of Sunjay J Kapur’ written on it. The text on it reads, “A year has passed since you left, yet your presence continues to guide us every single day. You never believed in standing still. You embraced life with energy, curiosity and conviction, inspiring those around you to dream bigger, work harder and give more of themselves.” The note further reads, “You remain deeply loved and forever remembered in the values you lived by, the lives you touched and the love you gave so generously. Your …

Priya Sachdev remembers Sunjay Kapur on death anniversary, co-signs note with mother-in-law Rani Kapur

Priya Sachdev remembers Sunjay Kapur on death anniversary, co-signs note with mother-in-law Rani Kapur

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4 min readNew DelhiJun 12, 2026 04:43 PM IST On the first death anniversary of businessman Sunjay Kapur, his wife Priya Sachdev Kapur shared an emotional tribute in his memory. Taking to social media on June 12, Priya posted a note recalling the void left by his passing and remembering the life they built together. Sharing an in memoriam post, Priya wrote, “A year without you. Still the first thought in the morning and the last thought at night.” The tribute featured a photograph of Sunjay alongside a message that celebrated his life and legacy. “A year has passed since you left, yet your presence continues to guide us every single day. You never believed in standing still. You embraced life with energy, curiosity and conviction, inspiring those around you to dream bigger, work harder and give more of themselves.” The note continued, “You remain deeply loved and forever remembered in the values you lived by, the lives you touched and the love you gave so generously. Your love remains our strength. Your memory remains …

Exclusive | Piyush Mishra on falling in love with wife Priya in Delhi: ‘Mulaqaat hui, ishq ho gaya’

Exclusive | Piyush Mishra on falling in love with wife Priya in Delhi: ‘Mulaqaat hui, ishq ho gaya’

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Actor, lyricist and playwright Piyush Mishra was recently in Delhi, returning to his roots with a visit to the National School of Drama. But even more than his alma mater, it is Mandi House that is closer to the legendary theatre artist’s heart. “Kaam kiya hai 3 saal wahan par, iske alaawa main 20 saal raha hoon Dilli mein. NSD se zyaada Mandi House mujhe pyaara hai. Mandi House mein I have spent 20 years, 20 long years working, working just doing theater. Toh usmein jo hai uski bahut, bahut bhayankar memories hain, matlab chhoti-moti memories nahi hain. Wahan par har chappe mein, har zarre-zarre mein rehearsal ki hai maine. Mandi House is like a pilgrimage for me,” shares Piyush. Piyush Mishra He goes on to add, “Bengali Market bada priy adda tha humara. Delhi ko ek hi tareeqe se miss karta hoon ki waisa wala kaam main dubaara nahi kar paaya jaisa maine wahan rehte hue kiya. 20 saal mein jo kaam kiya maine wahan par, with no expectation of going cinema, no expectation …

Priya Bapat recalls co-star kissing her repeatedly on set: ‘Didn’t know how to deal with it’ | Web-series News

Priya Bapat recalls co-star kissing her repeatedly on set: ‘Didn’t know how to deal with it’ | Web-series News

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2 min readNew DelhiJun 7, 2026 04:49 PM IST Actor Priya Bapat, known for her work in both Marathi and Hindi cinema, has opened up about an uncomfortable experience from the early days of her career. In a recent interview, she recalled how a co-star repeatedly kissed her while improvising a song sequence in a film. Priya said the incident left her feeling uneasy, prompting her to call her husband, who then stayed on set with her for a few days. During a conversation with Filmfare, “And then there were moments where the actor kept improvising in the song. And he kept kissing me. And me being, I don’t know why, I didn’t take a stand for myself at that point of time. Because I didn’t know how to deal with this.” Priya Bapat also shared that she had repeatedly asked the director whether the kissing scene was necessary for the story. She added that her discomfort did not end once the shoot was over. According to Priya, she and her co-star were staying at …

Priya Bapat recalls uncomfortable kiss scene, co-star crossed boundaries; Umesh Kamat flew in: ‘How do you justify it?’

Priya Bapat recalls uncomfortable kiss scene, co-star crossed boundaries; Umesh Kamat flew in: ‘How do you justify it?’

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Actor Priya Bapat has quietly carved out a distinct space for herself by effortlessly moving between Marathi cinema, Hindi films, and streaming. The actor recently looked back at the hurdles of her early days, shedding light on a deeply unsettling experience where professional lines were crossed on set. The incident left her struggling to maintain her boundaries in an industry she was still learning to navigate. Priya Bapat reveals co-star kept kissing her during shoot; husband Umesh Kamat stepped in. (Instagram) Priya Bapat opens up about a difficult chapter Reflecting on one of her earliest film projects, Priya revealed that she felt uneasy about a specific kissing scene from the very beginning. “This was kind of my first, first films,” she told Filmfare. “This is all before City of Dreams and everything happened. And there was only one kiss in the film. And I had concerns and doubts about it right from the script reading sessions. And I was continuously asking the director, why do you need it here? It’s not about whether I want …

Priya Sachdev seeks funds to pay school fees of Karisma Kapoor’s kids amid estate dispute

Priya Sachdev seeks funds to pay school fees of Karisma Kapoor’s kids amid estate dispute

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The legal battle over late businessman Sunjay Kapur’s estate has taken a fresh turn. Amid the ongoing dispute involving his mother Rani Kapur, widow Priya Sachdev, and kids from ex-wife Karisma Kapoor, it has now come to light that Priya has sought permission to withdraw funds from the estate to pay school fees of Samaira and Kiaan. Sunjay Kapur and Karisma Kapoor share two children – Samaira and Kiaan. Priya seeks funds for Karisma’s kids On Tuesday, the Delhi High Court issued a formal notice on an application filed by Priya, who has sought permission to access Sunjay’s Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) accounts to pay the school fees and educational expenses of his children, Samaira and Kiaan, with former wife Karisma Kapoor. The plea was heard on May 26 and sought clarification and partial modification of an interim injunction passed by a coordinate bench on April 30, which had frozen Sunjay Kapur’s estate amid the ongoing inheritance battle. According to court filings, Priya has requested changes to clauses (b) and (d) of paragraph 79 of …

Atlee and Priya name their baby girl Miyou: ‘A tiny person with the biggest place in our hearts’ | Tamil News

Atlee and Priya name their baby girl Miyou: ‘A tiny person with the biggest place in our hearts’ | Tamil News

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On Sunday, filmmaker Atlee delighted fans by revealing the name of his newborn daughter. Atlee took to his social media handles to announce that he and his wife Priya Atlee have named their baby girl, Miyou. The announcement featured a touching picture of the baby’s tiny hand along with the words, “A tiny person with the biggest place in our hearts.” Sharing the post jointly, Atlee wrote, “Our art of love now has a name 💕🧿 MIYOU — beauty, gentleness & love With luv, MEER, PRIYA & ATLEE 💕🧿.” Our art of love now has a name 💕🧿 MIYOU — beauty, gentleness & love With luv ,MEER , PRIYA & ATLEE 💕🧿 pic.twitter.com/hoUi9D5Fw9 — atlee (@Atlee_dir) May 17, 2026 The couple had welcomed their second child on April 20 this year and announced the happy news with another heartfelt post. The announcement included an illustration of their son Meer celebrating the arrival of his baby sister with the message, “Yay! I’ve got a baby sister!” The post also confirmed the baby girl’s birth date. Feeling …