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House of the Dragon: Sheepstealer rider Nettles swapped for Rhaena Targaryen in major twist, fans shocked

House of the Dragon: Sheepstealer rider Nettles swapped for Rhaena Targaryen in major twist, fans shocked

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House of the Dragon has made one of its biggest departures yet from George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, and fans spotted it almost immediately. In the season 3 premiere, Rhaena Targaryen claimed the wild dragon Sheepstealer, effectively taking over the storyline that belongs to Nettles in the book. The House of the Dragon season 3 premiere confirms a major book-to-screen change, with Rhaena Targaryen claiming Sheepstealer instead of dragonseed Nettles. (X | @Nichol_as06) Rhaena then piloted Sheepstealer into battle at the Battle of the Gullet, just like Nettles did in the novel. Read more: How to watch House of the Dragon season 3 premiere: Date, time and episode count Fans split in excitement and frustration The reaction online was immediate. One fan wrote on X, “sheepstealer really adopted rhaena my cuties.” Another commentator joked, “Sheepstealer and Rhaena must’ve watched How to Train Your Dragon.” One user was shocked and confused with the development and wrote, “rhaena on sheepstealer? correct me if im wrong lol it’s been a while.” In Martin’s book, Nettles is a …

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey sparks frenzy as ₹3,300 IMAX tickets leave fans shocked: ‘WTF are these pricings?’

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey sparks frenzy as ₹3,300 IMAX tickets leave fans shocked: ‘WTF are these pricings?’

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Filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey may still be weeks away from hitting theatres, but it has already become one of the most talked-about releases of the year. As advance bookings for IMAX screenings opened across India on June 8, fans rushed online to grab seats, only to be stunned by ticket prices that rival those of major live events. Matt Damon in a still in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. In Mumbai and Pune, some premium seats are priced as high as ₹3,000, placing them among the costliest movie tickets currently on sale in the country. Surprisingly, the steep rates have done little to dampen enthusiasm, with several shows witnessing brisk bookings and seats disappearing within minutes. Pune emerges as the most expensive market Pune quickly became the centre of the pricing debate after moviegoers discovered that evening shows at Cinepolis Aundh and Inox Megaplex were being sold for anywhere between ₹1,600 and ₹3,000 a ticket. Even morning screenings carried hefty price tags, ranging from ₹1,400 to ₹2,600. The numbers sparked widespread discussion online, with many …

Why Sonakshi Sinha Was Shocked by Gen Z’s Texting Etiquette

Why Sonakshi Sinha Was Shocked by Gen Z’s Texting Etiquette

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A simple “k” while responding to messages may look harmless, but for many people, it can instantly trigger overthinking. Did they get annoyed? Are they upset? Is the conversation over? In a recent episode of Baatcheet with Yuvaa, Sonakshi Sinha was asked which text reply she finds a little suspicious: “hmm”, “k” or a thumbs up emoji. Her answer was immediate. “K to should be illegal. It causes most anxiety, I think.” The conversation then moved to a report suggesting that many Gen Z users perceive full stops and thumbs-up emojis as passive-aggressive in text messages. The actor appeared surprised to learn that even ending a message with a full stop can sometimes be interpreted as rude. While the idea may sound exaggerated to some, psychologists say there is a reason these tiny digital cues can trigger strong emotional reactions. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Why does “k” make people anxious? According to Dhara Ghuntla, psychologist and psychotherapist affiliated with Sujay Hospital, SevenHills Hospital …

Madhuri Dixit recalls initial years of marriage, living in US; says husband Dr Nene was ‘shocked’ to see her stardom

Madhuri Dixit recalls initial years of marriage, living in US; says husband Dr Nene was ‘shocked’ to see her stardom

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Madhuri Dixit Nene has been a star pretty much all her life. With the adoration from millions, it feels impossible for her to step out and not be recognised in public. Yet, there was a phase in her life when she enjoyed anonymity. Madhuri Dixit Nene with husband, Dr Nene She spilled the beans on the same when she visited HT City’s office recently to meet the winners of the HT City Stars In The City contest, along with co-stars Triptii Dimri and Dhaarna Durga, and director Suresh Triveni. Madhuri, after getting married to Dr Shriram Nene in 1999, had shifted to United States of America for a couple of years. She shared as she got into a conversation with Sonal Kalra, Chief Managing Editor, Entertainment and Lifestyle, “In Denver, it was smooth and nicer because there were less Indians there. Where I lived, mostly there were Americans. For a long time, they didn’t know who I was, I was Mrs Nene there. I had my kids (Arin and Ryan), I would go to school …

Exclusive | Ishtiyak Khan dons a new avatar in The Narmada Story: Even I was shocked after my transgender transformation

Exclusive | Ishtiyak Khan dons a new avatar in The Narmada Story: Even I was shocked after my transgender transformation

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Actor Ishtiyak Khan is having an exciting phase where makers are experimenting with different roles. With a career spanning nearly two decades, he is best known for his comic timing and roles, but of late he has got opportunities to showcase his acting prowess and has hit a bulls eye. Actor Ishtiyak Khan (right) his looks as a transgender in The Narmada Story and (inset) in Matka King Last seen as a criminal in OTT series Matka King, he will now be seen as a transgender in his next film The Narmada Story. “It’s very tough to break the mould when you are popular in a particular genre. As an actor, I am trained at National School of Drama (NSD) and then in plays to do all kinds of roles, but opportunities are far and few. I am happy that back-to-back I am able to surprise the audience with my looks and characters – first a dangerous criminal and now in an unrecognisable role of a transgender,” he tells HT City. The actor confesses that …

LSG not shocked by Rishabh Pant’s resignation as skipper, admit need for ‘leadership reset’: ‘Everyone knew that’

LSG not shocked by Rishabh Pant’s resignation as skipper, admit need for ‘leadership reset’: ‘Everyone knew that’

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Rishabh Pant has made a significant call following another disappointing season for Lucknow Super Giants, stepping down as captain after the franchise finished at the bottom of the table. The decision came even before the season had officially concluded, underlining the growing scrutiny around his leadership after LSG’s early elimination from playoff contention. Rishabh Pant has stepped down as LSG captain. (REUTERS) In many ways, the move felt inevitable. Lucknow have endured two underwhelming campaigns in a row, failing to live up to expectations despite assembling a strong squad. Pant, meanwhile, struggled to make the desired impact with the bat, and the weight of his INR 27 crore price tag only intensified the spotlight. With results not going LSG’s way and questions mounting over both the team’s performances and his own form, Pant’s decision brings an end to a difficult chapter for the franchise. LSG director of cricket Tom Moody threw his weight behind the decision, saying the wicketkeeper-batter needsto focus on rediscovering his best form after a difficult couple of seasons, both personally and …

Jaya Bachchan called Shah Rukh Khan’s film ‘most nonsensical’, Amitabh Bachchan was shocked | Bollywood News

Jaya Bachchan called Shah Rukh Khan’s film ‘most nonsensical’, Amitabh Bachchan was shocked | Bollywood News

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5 min readMumbaiMay 11, 2026 05:26 PM IST As a director, Farah Khan has always been known to build a larger-than-life canvas for her films — be it Main Hoon Na or Om Shanti Om. However, her directorial Tees Maar Khan (2010), which carried a similar fun vibe, tanked at the box office. The director returned in 2014 with Happy New Year. This time with a star cast consisting of Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, and many more. The film may have worked at the box office but it was critically panned. During a recent interaction with Siddharth Kannan, Happy New Year actor Mohan Kapur recalled how Jaya Bachchan shared her thoughts with SRK, leaving the actor allegedly upset. Mohan recalled Jaya Bachchan’s reaction Mohan Kapur spoke about Happy New Year and said, “I got a lot of criticism for Happy New Year.” As the host recalled, during the film’s special screening, Jaya Bachchan had told the producers and actors that it was the most nonsensical film she has ever seen. She said …

Heartbroken Vijay fan, TVK supporter breaks down after he’s not sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: ‘Shocked and confused’

Heartbroken Vijay fan, TVK supporter breaks down after he’s not sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: ‘Shocked and confused’

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On Wednesday, rumours circulated that actor Vijay would be sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Thursday. After his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party took the lead in the polls, the actor-debut politician met with TN governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to seek support to form the government. Little did his fans know that the talks yielded no results, and TVK was told they didn’t have the majority. (Also Read: Kasthuri Shankar explains why Vijay’s TVK was not allowed to form government by TN governor) A TVK supporter and Vijay fan broke down outside the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. (PTI) Vijay’s fan breaks down as he’s not sworn in as CM PTI posted a video taken at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, where the CM swearing-in ceremony was proposed to be held. They arrived early on Thursday, only to have the gates remain closed all day. “I came here without informing anyone, for this program. I did not know it was cancelled, and I am feeling sad. It’s just my …

‘Hum kuch nahi hain?’: Shocked Neetu Kapoor reacts as few paps show up at Daadi Ki Shaadi screening | Bollywood News

‘Hum kuch nahi hain?’: Shocked Neetu Kapoor reacts as few paps show up at Daadi Ki Shaadi screening | Bollywood News

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2 min readNew DelhiMay 7, 2026 06:13 PM IST Veteran actor Neetu Kapoor and her daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni are set to appear in a film together – Daadi Ki Shaadi. While Riddhima will be marking her acting debut in the upcoming comedy drama, Neetu will be returning to the big screen after a four-year-gap. On Wednesday night, the mother-daughter duo attended the special screening of Daadi Ki Shaadi, in Mumbai. However, in one of the videos, Neetu looked disappointed by presence of only a few photographers at the venue. Recently, Neetu was spotted arriving at the screening event of her film. But, the veteran actor looked visibly shocked to see only a few paps waiting to record her outside the venue. She curiously questioned the photographers about the low turnout. “Aaj bahut kum log hain (There are few people today),” she asked them, with a frown on her forehead. ALSO READ | Neetu Kapoor was in disbelief over daughter Riddhima’s Bollywood debut at 45: ‘I laughed loudly’ However, the response left her even more …

Neetu Kapoor shocked to see few paparazzi at her film Daadi Ki Shaadi screening, asks: ‘Hum log kuch nahi hain?’

Neetu Kapoor shocked to see few paparazzi at her film Daadi Ki Shaadi screening, asks: ‘Hum log kuch nahi hain?’

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Actor Neetu Kapoor attended the special screening of her upcoming film Daadi Ki Shaadi in Mumbai on Wednesday night, but was left disappointed by the sparse presence of paparazzi at the venue. When she asked why there were so few photographers around, the response left her even more shocked, as it was related to her son Ranbir Kapoor and her daughter-in-law Alia Bhatt. Neetu Kapoor’s Daadi Ki Shaadi will release on May 8. Neetu Kapoor’s question for the paparazzi On Wednesday, Neetu Kapoor attended a special screening of Daadi Ki Shaadi in Mumbai along with her daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, who is set to make her acting debut with the film. While arriving at the event, Neetu appeared visibly surprised to see only a handful of paparazzi stationed outside the venue. Curious, the actor went on to ask the photographers why the turnout was so low. “Aaj bahut kum log hain (There are few people today),” Neetu was heard asking while coming out of the venue to pose for the photographers. However, the answer left …