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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Barff, a play written and directed by national award-winning actor Saurabh Shukla, is set in Kashmir—however, it is not connected with the politics of the region. The inspiration lies in the people and landscapes.

Manoj Kumar, celebrated as 'Bharat Kumar' for his portrayals of patriotic heroes in films such as «Upkar» and «Kranti», was cremated with full state honours and a three-gun salute here on Saturday. Amitabh Bachchan, and Salim Khan were among the prominent personalities from the entertainment industry present at the Pawan Hans crematorium in suburban Juhu. The last rites started at about 11:30 and Kumar's two sons — Vishal and Kunal — lit the funeral pyre of the actor-filmmaker who died on Friday due to age-related issues at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital. He was 87. Abhishek Bachchan, Arbaaz Khan, Subhash Ghai, Anu Malik, Zayed Khan, Prem Chopra and Rajpal Yadav also attended the cremation. A photo of a young Kumar was placed at the entrance of his building premises for everyone to offer their last respects.

Nelson Dilipkumar. Now, Jr NTR has indirectly confirmed the news. The project will be produced by Naga Vamsi. The news comes just weeks after Nelson Dilipkumar announced that Jailer 2 was officially in production.

A total of 682 Indian nationals has been deported from the US since January 2025 till date, the minister said in a written response to a question. «The vast majority of these deportees had attempted to enter the U.S. illegally, but were apprehended at the US border itself and thereafter deported to India after due verification. As such, these deportations may not have any impact on the overall remittance flows to India,» he said.

Salman Khan’s Sikandar has seen a further drop in its earnings. The movie, which released on March 30, has witnessed declining box office collections since Eid. On Thursday, April 3, Sikandar saw a fall of 41.03 percent in its collection. As per Sacnilk, Sikandar grossed Rs 5.75 crore on April 3, bringing its total domestic earnings to Rs 90 crore.

Manoj Kumar, the veteran Indian actor known for his patriotic films, passed away in Mumbai on April 4. He was 86. The actor was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital since February 21. He suffered a massive heart attack and had been under treatment for decompensated liver cirrhosis. According to a family member, the cremation will take place at Pavan Hans Crematorium in Mumbai on Saturday in the presence of close family members.

Manoj Kumar, the legendary actor and filmmaker celebrated for his patriotic roles, passed away at the age of 87. Fondly known as «Bharat Kumar,» he breathed his last at 4:03 am on April 4, 2025, at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. He was admitted to the hospital on February 21, 2025, and has since been under medical care.

Joe Rogan has ridiculed Disney’s Snow White remake after its disappointing box office debut. He suggested that Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) should probe its production costs. The film, as per reports, had a budget of around $250 million but earned just $43 million at its opening weekend across the United States and Canada. In the second week of its running, the film saw a steep decline of 66 per cent in viewers. The film has become one of Disney’s biggest box office failures in recent years. As per reports, during an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, comedian Kurt Metzger joined Rogan in dissecting the film’s downfall. Playing the footage of CGI dwarfs, Rogan said that it looked bad and did not look real at all. Responding to his comments, Metzger said that the makers put it all on the lead actor, Rachel Zegler. He said that her performance might not have been great, but that she’s young. He commented that Zegler did not write the script and that she did not decide to remove the dwarves. He added that Peter Dinklage did.

Fawad Khan is all set to make a comeback to Hindi cinema after nine years. The Pakistani actor, whose last Bollywood release was 2016’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, will star opposite Vaani Kapoor in Abir Gulaal. The movie is set to hit theatres on May 9 this year. Ahead of Abir Gulaal’s release, there has been some controversy regarding Fawad Khan and allowing Pakistani artists to work in Indian films despite tensions between the two countries. The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has said that it will oppose the release of the film. Ameya Khopkar, the president of the MNS' cinema wing, said that the party will not let Abir Gulaal release in Maharashtra, PTI reported. While the controversy around Abir Gulaal continues, there are some films Fawad Khan fans can watch on OTT before the movie releases.

Tom Holland’s fans have much reason to cheer as the actor is set to reprise his role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man next year. The title of the fourth part of the franchise, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, was announced at CinemaCon on April 1. While everyone is waiting for the next part of Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Spider-Man movies, there are very few details available about Brand New Day. The movie will be released on July 31 next year. The secrecy around the film has prompted director Destin Daniel Cretton to not confirm even the cast of Spider-man: Brand New Day. While Zendaya and Jacob Batalon are expected to reprise their roles as MJ and Ned, there is little clarity on the rest of the characters. Sadie Sink was reportedly cast in an unspecified role. With the title announcement of Spider-Man 4, there are several theories around what role the actress could play.

BCCI and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are considering retiring the Pataudi Trophy, an esteemed prize awarded to the winner of the Test cricket series between India and England. The decision, yet to be finalized, has reportedly left veteran actor Sharmila Tagore deeply disappointed. The Pataudi Trophy was first introduced in 2007 to commemorate 75 years since the first Test match between India and England in 1932. Named in honor of legendary cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and his father, Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, the trophy symbolizes the legacy of one of India's greatest cricketing families. Designed by renowned silver and goldsmith Jocelyn Burton, the trophy is a tribute to their immense contributions to the sport. Sharmila Tagore, wife of the late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, expressed her sentiments after learning about the decision through her son, actor Saif Ali Khan. According to her, the ECB sent an official letter to Saif, informing him of the move. While she has not personally heard from the cricket boards, she believes it is up to the BCCI whether they choose to remember Tiger Pataudi’s legacy or not. In an interview to the Hindustan Times, she said, «If the BCCI wants to or does not want to remember Tiger’s (Mansoor Ali Khan) legacy, it is for them to decide.» Reports suggest she is ‘hurt’ by the development, as the trophy has been an enduring testament to her late husband’s impact on cricket.

Chetan Bhagat recently shared his experience of meeting Bollywood superstar Salman Khan for the first time. In an interview with Lallantop, Bhagat recalled visiting Salman’s residence, Galaxy Apartments, during the making of Hello, a film adaptation of his novel One Night @ the Call Center. He described the visit as surreal, saying it felt like stepping into another world.

OpenAI on Monday said it raised $40 billion in a new funding round that valued the ChatGPT maker at $300 billion, the biggest capital-raising session ever for a startup. The infusion of cash comes in a partnership with Japanese investment giant SoftBank Group and «enables us to push the frontiers of AI research even further,» the San Francisco-based company said in a post on its website. «Their support will help us continue building AI systems that drive scientific discovery, enable personalized education, enhance human creativity, and pave the way toward AGI (artificial general intelligence) that benefits all of humanity,» the company said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. When actor Kareena Kapoor Khan took the stage on 30 March in Mumbai to close the five-day Lakme Fashion Week, in collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India and Reliance, she made it point to pay tribute to everyone behind the scenes. "The real icons are fashion stylists, make-up artists, hair stylists, choreographers and the 60 smashingly hot fashion models who are backstage...

Salman Khan, the Bollywood superstar, has never shied away from expressing his admiration for sports personalities. Among the many athletes he respects, one stands out — Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the former captain of the Indian cricket team. Khan's admiration for Dhoni goes beyond his cricketing skills; it is Dhoni's unique personality that truly impresses the actor. During an appearance on a sports show, Salman Khan was once asked to name his favorite cricketer, to which he immediately responded, “I am a fan of Dhoni.” The actor expressed that he has great admiration for Dhoni’s calm and composed nature, describing him as someone who is “very cool” and never shows aggression. He emphasized that Dhoni's mannerisms, whether he takes a wicket or achieves something remarkable, are always understated. Khan remarked, “Even if he takes a wicket, he does not make much noise, and he never humiliates the opponent.” This quality of remaining unruffled and dignified, according to Khan, makes Dhoni stand out in the world of cricket.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As the world continues to dissect the latest season of comedy-drama The White Lotus, the mood at luxury label house Verandah is cheerful. It’s been that way since the series trailer launched last year and the label’s kaftan was seen on Sritala Hollinger (Thai actor Lek Patravadi).

Iyanu: Child of Wonder finally has a release date. The show, based on a graphic novel by Roye Okupe, is set to debut on Cartoon Network and Max in April.

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Democracy Institute poll reveals Donald Trump leading George Clooney 50% to 46% in a hypothetical 2028 presidential matchup, with 4% undecided. The survey of 1,300 likely voters, conducted March 25–26 (margin of error ±3%), highlights the political divide between the two celebrities—Trump, a polarizing GOP figure, and Clooney, a longtime Democratic donor and critic. While Clooney hasn’t declared candidacy, speculation about his run has grown as Democrats grapple with a post-Biden direction. Trump, meanwhile, has repeatedly targeted the actor on social media, dismissing him as a “failed political pundit” and accusing him of flip-flopping on support for Kamala Harris.

Sheeba Aggarwal recounted a rather horrifying incident she experienced early on in her career. In an interview with Lehren Retro, Aggarwal revealed she was neighbours with Saif Ali Khan and his then wife, Amrita Singh. She went on to claim that Amrita’s dog killed her Pomeranian. Reflecting on the painful incident, Sheeba said, “We used to live in the same society, and she (Amrita) had a German Shepherd, and he was not trained and wasn’t supposed to be an unleashed dog. I am an animal lover, and I understand how different kinds of pets should be handled,” she said. Sheeba’s husband, actor Akashdeep Sabir said the couple was not at home when the incident took place. The door was left open and their German Shepherd attacked their Pomeranian.