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Aakasamlo Oka Tara First Look: Shruti Haasan joins Dulquer Salmaan in a ‘trailblazing’ avatar for the adventure drama

Aakasamlo Oka Tara First Look: Shruti Haasan joins Dulquer Salmaan in a ‘trailblazing’ avatar for the adventure drama

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Aakasamlo Oka Tara is an upcoming Telugu-language adventure drama film starring Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role. The makers have now unveiled Shruti Haasan’s first look from the movie as she celebrates her 40th birthday. Aakasamlo Oka Tara First Look: Shruti Haasan officially confirmed in Dulquer Salmaan starrer Taking to their social media handles, the makers of Aakasamlo Oka Tara wrote, “A trailblazer in every sense…. Team Aakasamlo Oka Tara wishes Shruti Haasan a very Happy Birthday. And Meet a character that stands her ground and owns her space.” Here’s the official look While more details about the film are yet to be revealed, Aakasamlo Oka Tara is said to have completed nearly 80 percent of its shoot. The movie is touted to be an adventure drama and will be released in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi. Earlier, the makers unveiled a glimpse of Dulquer Salmaan, featuring him as a young man on a train journey, signalling a path toward newfound hope and a destination. The team had also released the first-look …

Denise Alexander, Trailblazing Soap Star of General Hospital and Days of Our Lives, Passes Away at 85

Denise Alexander, Trailblazing Soap Star of General Hospital and Days of Our Lives, Passes Away at 85

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Trigger Warning: This article contains references to an individual’s death. Denise Alexander, best known for her longtime roles at General Hospital and Days of Our Lives, died at 85. A familiar face to soap opera fans, Alexander played Dr. Lesley Webber on ABC’s General Hospital and Susan Hunter Martin on NBC’s Days of Our Lives. Her career in daytime television spanned over five decades, making her one of the most respected figures in the soap world. Alexander began acting in the 1950s and made her Broadway debut in The Children’s Hour. She also guest-starred on primetime shows like The Twilight Zone before moving into soap operas, as per Deadline. In 1960, she appeared in The Clear Horizon, followed by an unaired pilot for General Hospital in 1962. She first appeared on General Hospital in 1965 and returned in a major role in 1973 after leaving Days. From 1966 to 1973, Denise Alexander appeared in more than 800 episodes of Days of Our Lives, where her character was central to many major storylines. Her departure from the …

Thudarum Kerala Box Office Day 5: Mohanlal’s family drama continues TRAILBLAZING run; storms Rs 6.30 crore on first Tuesday

Thudarum Kerala Box Office Day 5: Mohanlal’s family drama continues TRAILBLAZING run; storms Rs 6.30 crore on first Tuesday

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Mohanlal’s latest release, Thudarum, is wreaking havoc at the box office. The Tharun Moorthy-directed movie is performing like a hurricane, witnessing a never-seen-before trend for a family entertainer. Thudarum recorded another massive business day on Tuesday, setting eyes on a huge total.  Thudarum collects Rs 6.30 crore on Day 5; records 2nd biggest first Tuesday ever  After opening with Rs 5.10 crore, the family drama soared and witnessed significant jumps over the weekend, wrapping the three-day total at Rs 20.30 crore.  The Mohanlal movie registered the second biggest Monday of all time, clocking over Rs 6.90 crore. According to estimates, it raked in over another Rs 6.30 crore on Day 5, registering the second biggest Tuesday of all time at the Mollywood box office. The total cume of Thudarum now stands at Rs 33.50 crore gross in five days.  Thudarum remained only behind L2 Empuraan in its day-to-day collections. The movie met with positive word-of-mouth, which is driving its trailblazing run. It is not going to slow down anytime soon, as the movie is witnessing a phenomenal advance booking for …

Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore offers a vibrant peek into the trailblazing journey of the Oscar winner | Hollywood

Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore offers a vibrant peek into the trailblazing journey of the Oscar winner | Hollywood

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Jan 31, 2025 06:05 PM IST HT at Sundance | Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore details the actor’s life in showbiz which began after she became the first deaf actor to win an Oscar. Marlee Matlin was thrust into limelight after she won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her work in Children of a Lesser God. It was a historic win, as she was the first deaf actor to ever win. The year was 1987. The actor’s moment on stage appears multiple times in the insightful new documentary Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore, which premiered at Sundance Film Festival this year. Directed by Shoshannah Stern, who is also hearing impaired, this a thoughtful, good-natured and detailed insight into the life of a woman who has survived the world of Hollywood, and fought for rights of the deaf community for her entire life. (Also read: Omaha review: A tremendous John Magaro drives this wrenching family drama) Directed by Shoshannah Stern, Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore premiered at Sundance Film Festival. The premise The documentary …

Dayle Haddon, Trailblazing Model, Passes Away Due To Suspected Poisoning

Dayle Haddon, Trailblazing Model, Passes Away Due To Suspected Poisoning

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Last Updated:December 29, 2024, 10:46 IST As a model, Dayle Haddon appeared on the covers of Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Elle and Esquire in the 1970s and 1980s. Dayle Haddon passes away at 76. (Photo: X) Dayle Haddon, an actor, activist and trailblazing former “Sports Illustrated” model who pushed back against age discrimination by reentering the industry as a widow, has died in a Pennsylvania home from what authorities believe was carbon monoxide poisoning. Authorities in Bucks County found Haddon, 76, dead in a second-floor bedroom Friday morning after emergency dispatchers were notified about a person unconscious at the Solebury Township home. A 76-year-old man police later identified as Walter J. Blucas of Erie was hospitalized in critical condition. Responders detected a high level of carbon monoxide in the property and township. Police said investigators determined that “a faulty flue and exhaust pipe on a gas heating system caused the carbon monoxide leak.” Two medics were taken to a hospital for carbon monoxide exposure and a police officer was treated at the scene. As a model, Haddon …

Remembering Ratan Tata: A trailblazing industrialist and humanitarian | Latest News India

Remembering Ratan Tata: A trailblazing industrialist and humanitarian | Latest News India

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He was one of the world’s most influential industrialists yet he never appeared on any list of billionaires. He controlled over 30 companies that operated in over 100 countries across six continents yet lived an unpretentious life. Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, passes away (REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo)(REUTERS) Ratan Naval Tata, who died at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday night at the age of 86 years, enjoyed a perhaps unique status — a corporate titan who was considered a ‘secular living saint’ with a reputation for decency and integrity. Tata joined the family firm after acquiring a B.S. in architecture from Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, in 1962. He initially worked on the shop floor, gaining experience in a number of Tata Group businesses before being named director in charge of one of them, the National Radio and Electronics Co in 1971. He became chairman of Tata Industries a decade later and in 1991, took over as the chairman of the Tata Group from his uncle, JRD, who had been in charge for more …

10 Trailblazing Women From Bollywood

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Waheeda Rehman in Guide. (courtesy: YouTube) First, let us wish you all a Happy Women’s Day. The day, observed on March 8, aims to celebrate the remarkable achievements of women around the world. So on this special day, we have decided to take a look at the female trailblazing characters of Indian cinema. Bollywood, over the years, has gifted us some of the most powerful characters, played brilliantly by Hindi cinema’s leading ladies. From Nargis in Mother India to Waheeda Rahman in Guide and Shabana Azmi in Arth, these characters have created a special place in the hearts of fans. Nargis, Mother India Nargis Dutt‘s Radha is a righteous mother, who shoots down her son (portrayed by Sunil Dutt) for being on the wrong side of the law. The 1957 cult film was directed by Mehboob Khan. From Nargis’ power-packed performance to the gripping storyline, Mother India is considered one of the most iconic films made in Bollywood. Mother India was also nominated for Best Foreign Film category at the Oscars. Devika Rani, Achyut Kanya …

Zendaya’s Trailblazing Look From Schiaparelli’s Couture Show Sporting Baby Bangs & Black LBD With Spikes Has Left Us All Breathless!

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Zendaya Stuns In Baby Bangs & Dress With Knotted Spikes For The Latest Couture Show (Picture Credit: Instagram) It seems like Zendaya is making significant changes in her life. She unfollowed everyone on Instagram, including her boyfriend, Tom Holland, and has now changed her hairstyle as she flaunted it at the Schiaparelli Spring/Summer 2024 show during Paris Fashion Week. Her uber-cool outfit at the event has gone viral across all social media platforms. Scroll below to get a glimpse of her look. The Spider-Man: Homecoming actress’s co-star from Euphoria, Hunter Schafer, was also present at the fashion show event along with singer/actress Jennifer Lopez. Her social media activity led people to speculate that things might not be going well between the young lovers. However, Holland has denied such claims and even revealed that he and Zendaya often watch Spider-Man movies together to relive those moments. The actress is a very influential personality not just in the cinemas but also in the fashion world; she often makes news for her bold style statements. The actress stunned …

Ruth Ashton Taylor, trailblazing journalist who had 50-year career in radio and TV, dies at age 101

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SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (AP) — Ruth Ashton Taylor, a trailblazing journalist who was the first female newscaster to work in television on the West Coast, has died. She was 101. HT Image Taylor died Thursday at an assisted living facility in San Rafael, California, according to her family. Amazon Sale season is here! Splurge and save now! Click here No cause of death was released. “She died very suddenly,” her daughter, Laurel Conklin, said Sunday. Conklin said her mother was born in Long Beach in 1922 and had a career in radio and television news that spanned more than 50 years. Taylor graduated from Scripps College in Claremont, California, and earned a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University before taking a job as a news writer and producer at CBS radio in New York. She was one of the original members — and only woman — in a documentary unit led by Edward R. Murrow. By 1949, Taylor was on the air doing notable interviews and conducted many over the ensuing decades, including with …