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Kangana Ranaut says she faced ‘witch hunt’ in Bollywood after ex Adhyayan Suman claimed she performed black magic

Kangana Ranaut says she faced ‘witch hunt’ in Bollywood after ex Adhyayan Suman claimed she performed black magic

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As much as her professional journey, actor-politician Kangana Ranaut’s personal life has also made big headlines, predominantly due to her unfiltered nature and fearlessness in opening up about the mistreatment she has faced and the mistakes she has made. Nonetheless, one of the biggest controversies in her life erupted when her former boyfriend, Adhyayan Suman, with whom she worked in director Mohit Suri’s Raaz: The Mystery Continues (2009), accused her of physical and mental abuse and performing black magic on him. In a 2016 interview with DNA, he made allegations against Kangana, stating that it took him “five years to get over that guilt.” Must Read | ‘I converted to Islam by choice’: Chahatt Khanna slams conversion rumours and opens up about the toll of two divorces ‘It was a witch-hunt’ Now, the four-time National Award-winning actor has finally opened up about the accusations, mentioning that the industry labelled her as a ‘witch’ after the incident. Kangana also maintained that she faced severe character assassination attempts during this period. “My ex filed a case against …

Kangana Ranaut recalls facing witch hunt: `Was accused of doing black magic`

Kangana Ranaut recalls facing witch hunt: `Was accused of doing black magic`

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Kangana Ranaut has never shied away from making bold statements or sharing her unfiltered views. Be it her professional struggles or love life, the actress has believed in setting the record straight without mincing words. In a recent interview, she opened up about her ugly split with Adhyayan Suman, after which she faced a witch-hunt, as she was accused of practising black magic. Kangana Ranaut on facing witch-hunt In a recent podcast conversation with ANI, Ranaut shared that she was branded a “witch” and accused of dark practices. She recounted, “My ex filed a case against me, and on top of that, some people stood up and said she`s a witch, she drinks blood, she does black magic. So there was a witch-hunt,” the actor said. Adhyayan and Kangana dated around 2008–09, when they worked together on Raaz 2. However, the case was filed later, in 2015. Recalling the time, Kangana said, “There was evident and very apparent witch-hunting happening at that time, and I was hardly 26 or 27 years old. So when this …

Chudail hai, khoon peeti hai: Kangana Ranaut recalls facing witch hunt after ‘black magic’ allegations by Adhyayan Suman

Chudail hai, khoon peeti hai: Kangana Ranaut recalls facing witch hunt after ‘black magic’ allegations by Adhyayan Suman

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It is not often that actors have to defend themselves against allegations of witchcraft. But that is what Kangana Ranaut had to do a decade ago after her ex, Adhyayan Suman, filed a case against her, accusing her of physical and emotional abuse, as well as practising ‘black magic’. In a recent podcast, Kangana opened up about the time and how many in the industry branded her a witch after the case. Kangana Ranaut and Adhyayan Suman dated in 2008-09. Kangana Ranaut recalls ‘witch hunt’ On the ANI podcast, Kangana claimed she was subjected to severe character attacks at the time. Without naming Adhyayan, she said, “My ex who filed a case on me… and on top of that, kuch khade ho gaye ki ye to chudail hai. khoon peeti hai. Kaale kamre mein kaale parde lagake kaala jaadu karti hai (some people stood up and said she’s a witch, she drinks blood, she does black magic.) So there was a witch-hunting,” the actor said. Adhyayan and Kangana dated around 2008-09, when they worked together …

Closing In On Surpassing A24’s The Witch With Massive 527% Returns On Budget

Closing In On Surpassing A24’s The Witch With Massive 527% Returns On Budget

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The Drama North America Box Office: Closing In On Surpassing A24’s The Witch(Photo Credit –Facebook/Prime Video) Zendaya and Robert Pattinson starrer The Drama is showing an impressive performance at the domestic box office, earning one of the biggest Tuesday discount days ever in A24’s history at the domestic box office. The rom-com is now on track to beat the domestic haul of another A24 movie, which earned lucrative returns on its modest budget. Keep scrolling for the deets. The rom-com has received strong reviews, and, coupled with Robert Pattinson and Zendaya’s star power, it is enjoying strong financial traction. The film is battling box office giants and still manages to grab attention with its performance. A24 has been doing right with its romance movies with big names. Materialists performed well and was a box-office success, and now this 2026 rom-com is also on track to be successful. The Drama at the domestic box office Based on Box Office Mojo’s latest numbers, The Drama collected around $2.5 million on its first discounted Tuesday, one of the …

Congress slams Assam CM, alleges ‘witch hunt’ as cops reach Pawan Khera’s house| India News

Congress slams Assam CM, alleges ‘witch hunt’ as cops reach Pawan Khera’s house| India News

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The Congress on Tuesday slammed Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, even as police reached the Delhi residence of party spokesperson Pawan Khera. This comes amid a political row after Khera alleged that Assam CM Himanta’s wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma holds three passports. (PTI) Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh termed the police action as a “witch hunt”, claiming it did not follow due process. This comes amid a political row after Khera alleged that Assam CM’s wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma holds three passports – from India, UAE and Egypt – and owns undisclosed luxury properties in Dubai and a company in Wyoming, USA. Riniki then filed a criminal defamation FIR against Khera. On the police officials reaching Khera’s home in Nizamuddin East, Ramesh said that this showed that the Assam CM was “disturbed, desperate, and rattled.” He claimed that Himanta was “facing imminent defeat.” “The deployment of a full army of police officials to arrest my colleague Pawan Khera for asking basic questions in the public interest proves that the Assam CM is disturbed, desperate, …

Ralph Fiennes Starrer Horror Flick Struggles But Beats The Blair Witch Project’s Sequel

Ralph Fiennes Starrer Horror Flick Struggles But Beats The Blair Witch Project’s Sequel

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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple North America Box Office Update (Photo Credit –YouTube) 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’s box office run in the US has hit a new low. After just 11 days since release, the horror sequel is pulling in under $500K while still playing across 3,506 theaters. Audience interest has stayed limited in the domestic market and overseas, even with Ralph Fiennes and Cillian Murphy attached to the project. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Box Office Performance So Far Made on a reported production budget of $63 million, The Bone Temple has so far earned only $46.2 million worldwide, as per Box Office Mojo. In the US, the horror film has grossed just $20.9 million. Overseas, the total stands at $25.3 million, reflecting the franchise’s modest pull outside core fans. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Box Office Summary Domestic – $20.9 million International – $25.3 million Worldwide – $46.2 million The film opened on January 16 with a debut weekend collection of $12.5 million, excluding MLK Day on Monday. …

Black hat worn by the Wicked Witch of the West in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ is going up for auction

Black hat worn by the Wicked Witch of the West in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ is going up for auction

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Just in time for the theatrical release of “Wicked: For Good,” fans will get a chance to own memorabilia from the 1939 original film, “The Wizard of Oz,” and one item is especially witchy. Black hat worn by the Wicked Witch of the West in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ is going up for auction Heritage Auctions is putting an iconic black hat that Margaret Hamilton wore as the Wicked Witch of the West up for sale. The wool hat is quite large, measuring nearly 14-inches high with a 19.5-inch diameter brim. It also has a 22-inch elastic chin strap worn by Hamilton during flying scenes to keep it secure. Designed by costume designer Adrian Adolph Greenburg, who went by Gilbert Adrian professionally, the hat was put to use after filming began because the one originally chosen didn’t appear scary enough. “When Dorothy Gale becomes Dorothy of Oz, it’s when she puts on the ruby slippers,” said Joe Maddalena, EVP of Heritage Auctions. “When the Wicked Witch becomes the Wicked Witch, she puts on the hat. …

Greta Gerwig ropes in Barbie actor Emma Mackey to play White Witch in Narnia | Hollywood

Greta Gerwig ropes in Barbie actor Emma Mackey to play White Witch in Narnia | Hollywood

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Apr 26, 2025 11:41 AM IST Emma Mackey will join an ensemble cast, including Daniel Craig as the uncle of Digory Kirke and Meryl Streep as the voice of Aslan the Great. Actor Emma Mackey has been cast as the White Witch in Greta Gerwig‘s upcoming Narnia film, set to premiere on Netflix in Christmas 2026. The film will adapt CS Lewis’ beloved novel, The Magician’s Nephew, which tells the origin story of Narnia, according to E! News. (Also Read | Meryl Streep to voice ‘Aslan’ in Netflix’s Narnia reboot? Here’s what we know) Emma Mackey starred in Barbie as Physicist Barbie. Emma will join an ensemble cast, including Daniel Craig as the uncle of Digory Kirke and Meryl Streep as the voice of Aslan the Great. As per Deadline, the film will mark Greta’s second collaboration with Emma. The duo previously worked together in Greta’s directorial Barbie, in which Emma starred as Physicist Barbie. Greta is known for her thoughtful adaptations, and she’s expressed her excitement and intimidation about bringing Narnia to life on …

Yes, the ‘Suicide Tree’ in White Lotus 3 is real: Once used in witch trials, this Pong Pong fruit can actually ‘kill’ you | Web-series News

Yes, the ‘Suicide Tree’ in White Lotus 3 is real: Once used in witch trials, this Pong Pong fruit can actually ‘kill’ you | Web-series News

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Remember the tree you saw in White Lotus Season 3 — the one weighed down with deadly Pong Pong fruit? Yes, that creepy looking fruit is very real. The show may have just wrapped its finale, but fans still aren’t over the stunning Thai setting. And before their minds drift to the next White Lotus destination, many were left fixated on the mystery behind those fruits that got an unusual amount of screen time. After all, it turned the piña colada into a tropical nightmare. In the finale, Jason Isaacs’ character, Timothy Ratliff,  haunted by some pretty dark thoughts all season, makes a dangerous call. He imagines shooting himself… or others. But then he remembers the warning from a hotel staff back in episode one: “Don’t eat the fruit hanging over your villa’s pool — it’s poisonous.” And so he does exactly what he was told not to, he grinds up the Pong Pong seeds in a blender and plans to serve them in the cocktail to his entire family only to chicken out at …

Unnamed Memory Season 2 Episode 11: Valt and Oscar Face Off; Recap, Release Date, Where To Stream And More

Unnamed Memory Season 2 Episode 11: Valt and Oscar Face Off; Recap, Release Date, Where To Stream And More

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The last episode of Unnamed Memory Season 2, ‘Once Upon A Time With You,’ saw Tinasha train her apprentices, revealing that Valt was among them. This timeline diverged from the main one, where she and Oscar became rulers before tragedy struck. Valt’s motives unfold as he traversed different timelines, repeatedly witnessing Miralys’ death. One scene depicted Savas attacking Farsas, resulting in Miralys’ demise. Tinasha also perished, influencing Oscar’s timeline-altering decision. In the present, Tinasha tracked Valt, destroying his hideout before confronting Travis and Oscar. The episode ended with Valt appearing in Oscar’s room. Unnamed Memory Season 2 Episode 11 will center on this meeting between the two. They will likely discuss Eleterria and their differing views on altering time for their loved ones. Meanwhile, Magdalsia’s army advances on Tuldarr, leading Tinasha to battle Lucretia directly. However, the true Lucretia is discovered trapped within the ‘Mirror of Oblivion,’ a cursed artifact. With war escalating and the truth about Lucretia’s imprisonment emerging, Tinasha must navigate both magical threats and the unfolding conflict. Titled ‘The End Of Memory,’ …