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‘Shut up’: When Sanjay Leela Bhansali shouted at Aditya Pancholi on Bajirao Mastani set | Bollywood News

‘Shut up’: When Sanjay Leela Bhansali shouted at Aditya Pancholi on Bajirao Mastani set | Bollywood News

2 min readNew DelhiJul 2, 2026 07:32 PM IST Sanjay Leela Bhansali is known to be a taskmaster on set. Many actors have previously spoken about the filmmaker’s temperament and his desire to achieve exactly what he envisions. In a recent interview, veteran actor Yatin Karyekar, who worked with Bhansali on Bajirao Mastani (2015), recalled how the director once yelled at Aditya Pancholi. He also opened up about the fun he had with Ranveer Singh on the sets of the film. During a chat with Siddharth Kannan, Karyekar shared, “Me and Ranveer were like buddies. We hit it off really well. We were having a dhamaal on set. Sanjay ji is very strict, so not in front of him. But when we used to sit alone, it was pure fun. He (Sanjay Leela Bhansali) is a bit too much strict. The director is God for me.” The actor further recalled an incident when Sanjay Leela Bhansali shouted at Aditya Pancholi in front of everyone, which left him in shock. “I once saw him yelling at …

Vidyasagar Setu shut for 8 hours on Sunday; Check alternate routes

Vidyasagar Setu shut for 8 hours on Sunday; Check alternate routes

2 min readJun 13, 2026 02:48 PM IST Kolkata road closure, Kolkata Traffic Advisory: Vidyasagar Setu in Kolkata will remain closed for eight hours on Sunday, June 14, due to repair and rehabilitation work, including the replacement of stay and holding-down cables and bearings. Thus, vehicular movement will be completely restricted along the second Hooghly Bridge from 06:00 am to 02:00 pm. In a statement, Kolkata Police said: “During replacement of stay and holding down cables and bearings etc. of 2nd Hooghly Bridge, movement of all types of vehicles will be restricted to ply along Vidyasagar Setu and its ramps from 06.00 a.m. to 02.00 p.m. on 14/06/2026 (Sunday).” Vidyasagar Setu closed on Sunday (June 14): Alternate routes West bound all types of vehicles, coming along AJC Bose Road from Zeerut Island side for Vidyasagar Setu, will be diverted from Turf View via at Grade Road towards Hasting Crossing to avail St. Georges Gate Road – Strand Road – Howrah Bridge or to take right turn from Hasting Crossing for K.P Road. West bound all …

Ethiopia election day: 47 parties, 10,900 candidates, but why some regions are completely shut | World News

Ethiopia election day: 47 parties, 10,900 candidates, but why some regions are completely shut | World News

3 min readUpdated: Jun 1, 2026 10:23 PM IST Ethiopia went to the polls on June 1 to elect its next government amid ongoing conflicts in several parts of the country. According to the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), a total of 47 political parties are contesting the election, with more than 10,900 candidates in the fray. But not all voters will get to cast their vote. Elections were held to elect all 547 members of Parliament. To form the government, the ruling party must secure at least 274 seats, a simple majority in the legislature. Last general elections This marks Ethiopia’s seventh general election. The previous election was held in 2021, when the Prosperity Party secured parliamentary majority and formed the government. The current Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali has been in office since 2018 and has served as leader of the Prosperity Party since its formation in 2019. Ahmed rose to power following political reforms within the ruling coalition that succeeded the Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF), which had been …

‘Whole Bollywood will shut down’ if crew continues to suffer, says film workers’ body chief: ‘People will come on road’

‘Whole Bollywood will shut down’ if crew continues to suffer, says film workers’ body chief: ‘People will come on road’

The President of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), one of the leading film workers’ bodies in the country, has said that there is a need to address the condition of people working behind the camera in Bollywood, warning that if the conditions aren’t improved, the whole industry could shut down. The FWICE President has warned Bollywood. FWICE President opens up on delayed patments, fewer jobs for film workers In an interview with ANI, Tiwari, whose organisation represents thousands of technicians and crew members working in Hindi films, said many workers are facing a tough time due to fewer jobs, delayed payments, and long working hours. “A lot of OTT platforms have opened up. Vertical films are now being made. There is no meaning of quality in that. Everyone is looking for more output. The biggest loss is the daily wages of the worker. There are spot boys, light men, art directors, and small artists,” he said. ‘They are being made to work for 20 hours’ Tiwari said the biggest impact is being …

Nearly 40,000 Tamil Nadu medical shops shut amid nationwide strikes

Nearly 40,000 Tamil Nadu medical shops shut amid nationwide strikes

As a part of a nationwide strike called by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD), an estimated 40,000 medical shops remained closed in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, sources said. The association has given a call for this one-day strike to oppose illegal e-pharmacy operations and predatory pricing by large corporate companies, etc. In view of the strike, chain of pharmacies affiliated to hospitals, including Apollo, MedPlus, Tulasi Pharmacy, and Muthu Pharmacy, as well as state-owned retail outlets such as Chief Minister`s Pharmacies, Tamil Nadu Cooperative Society Pharmacies, and the Prime Minister`s Jan Aushadhi Kendras, did not participate in the strike, the office of the director of drugs control, Tamil Nadu said. Sources in Tamil Nadu chapter of AIOCD said that around 40 thousand pharmacies in the state participated in the strike. As a result, about 5,000 pharmacies remain open on Wednesday, a notification from the office added. Accordingly, to ensure adequate and uninterrupted medicine supply, the drug control department has set up district-wise helpline numbers. In addition, a total of 69 drug …

Over 12 lakh medical stores shut across India

Over 12 lakh medical stores shut across India

Chemists across India have called for a nationwide strike on Wednesday to protest against the growing sale of medicines through online platforms and e-pharmacies. The agitation, led by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD), is likely to impact the availability of medicines in several cities as more than 12.4 lakh private medical stores are expected to remain closed for the day, reported IANS. The protest has been organised to highlight concerns over what chemists describe as inadequate regulation of online medicine sales. Retail pharmacy associations have alleged that several e-pharmacy platforms are operating without strict monitoring, particularly in the verification of prescriptions and the storage and delivery of medicines, reported IANS. 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

Saif Ali Khan on why he shut down his successful production banner: ‘It’s a massive pain’ | Bollywood News

Saif Ali Khan on why he shut down his successful production banner: ‘It’s a massive pain’ | Bollywood News

4 min readMumbaiUpdated: May 19, 2026 09:41 AM IST Saif Ali Khan turned producer with his banner, Illuminati Films, in 2009 with Imtiaz Ali’s hit romantic comedy Love Aaj Kal. He followed it up with Sriram Raghavan’s spy thriller Agent Vinod, Homi Adajania’s rom-com Cocktail in 2012, and Raj and DK’s 2013 zombie comedy Go Goa Gone and 2014 rom-com Happy Ending. But soon after, he wrapped up his production house and co-produced only one film — Nitin Kakkar’s Jawaani Jaaneman (2020) with Vashu Bhagnani’s Pooja Entertainment. Saif on why he left producing “I think it can be an extremely thankless job,” Saif tells SCREEN in an exclusive interview. “But it’s very creative. I like the idea of having an idea and discussing some creatives like the sound and look of things. I did enjoy producing, but it can also be a massive pain,” he adds. He also attributes the good run of Illuminati Films to his distribution partner, Eros International, and his producing partner, Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films. “Things move, people move. You see …

Tamil Nadu to shut 717 state-run liquor shops amid prohibition demands

Tamil Nadu to shut 717 state-run liquor shops amid prohibition demands

Amid demands from women and some political parties for implementing prohibition, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday ordered the closure of 717 state-run retail liquor outlets across the state. A total of 276 outlets near places of worship, 186 shops near educational institutions, and 255 outlets near bus stands will be closed within the next two weeks. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever 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

Ameesha Patel on being stuck at Dubai airport as UAE airspace shut: We all panicked, the airspace was…

Ameesha Patel on being stuck at Dubai airport as UAE airspace shut: We all panicked, the airspace was…

Actor Ameesha Patel is back home in Mumbai after what she describes as a long and exhausting travel ordeal that left her stranded mid-journey for over a day. Speaking to us, the actor shares, “I’m not stuck at Dubai Airport anymore… I’ve just landed back in Mumbai. The entire journey has been quite an ordeal. It was over 25–26 hours.” Ameesha Patel on being stuck at Dubai airport as UAE airspace shut: We all panicked, the airspace was… Ameesha explains that what began as a seamless trip from New York quickly turned complicated as their flight approached Dubai. “We had a beautiful journey from New York to Dubai and were supposed to land and take our connection to Mumbai. Suddenly, we were just hovering, circling the airspace and wondering why we weren’t landing,” says the 50-year-old, who was travelling with DJ Chetas and producer Kunal Goomer. She further elaborates that it was only after passengers accessed in-flight Wi-Fi and began receiving messages that the situation became clearer. “We started checking updates and realised that the …

Kerala eateries to shut for 24 hours tomorrow over LPG price hike protest

Kerala eateries to shut for 24 hours tomorrow over LPG price hike protest

Hotels, restaurants, bakeries, and canteens across the state will remain closed for 24 hours on May 6 in protest against the steep hike in cooking gas prices, the KHRA said on Tuesday. As part of the statewide agitation, online food delivery services will also be suspended for the day, the association said in a press release. The protest has been called to demand a rollback of the LPG price hike. The Kerala Hotel and Restaurant Association said that protest marches and dharnas will be organised in front of the offices of petroleum companies and central government establishments across the state. In Ernakulam, a protest dharna will be held in front of the Indian Oil Corporation office at Panampilly Nagar, which will be inaugurated by its state president, G Jayapal. Similar protests will be held at district headquarters across Kerala, the association added. Several trade bodies-the Kerala Vyapari Vyavasayi Ekopana Samithi, Kerala Vyapari Vyavasayi Samithi, All Kerala Caterers Association, and Hostel Owners Federation-have extended support to the shutdown, KHRA office-bearers said. This story has been sourced …