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Global icon Priyanka Chopra recently took a moment to celebrate the remarkable achievements of ‘Bharat Ki Betiyaan’ in the world of sports.

The actress lauded young women athletes for their dedication, hard work, and inspiring performances that continue to elevate the nation’s pride. Priyanka shared a video on her Instagram, featuring highlights of the accomplishments of India’s female athletes across various sports, focusing on their contributions and the pride they bring to the nation.

In her caption, the actress wrote, “Bharat Ki Betiyan. Keep planting new dreams in the minds of millions of young girls watching you. Congratulations and well played girls.”

The video showcases multiple significant achievements by Indian women in sports. Highlights include:
– The Indian Blind Women’s Cricket Team winning the inaugural Blind Women’s T20 World Cup.
– The Indian Women’s Kabaddi Team triumphing at the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup.
– Nikhat Zareen being crowned the 51kg World Boxing Champion.
– Sheetal Devi’s victory at the World Para Championships.
– The Indian Women’s Cricket Team’s success at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.
– Anupama Ramachandran becoming the first Indian woman to secure the World Snooker crown.

To enhance the viewing experience, Priyanka featured Shankar Mahadevan’s popular track “Suno Gaur Se Duniya Walo” as the background score.

In a recent milestone, India also clinched the inaugural Blind Women’s T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka, overcoming Nepal by seven wickets in the final match.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to congratulate the Indian Women’s Blind Cricket Team on their historic victory. He posted on X, stating, “Congratulations to Indian Blind Women’s Cricket Team for creating history by winning the inaugural Blind Women’s T20 World Cup! More commendable is the fact that they stayed unbeaten in the series. This is indeed a historic sporting achievement, a shining example of hardwork, teamwork, and determination. Each player is a champion! My best wishes to the team for their future endeavours. This feat will inspire generations to come.”

Kanwar Dhillon has revealed an exciting twist in ‘Udne Ki Aasha’, introducing a murder mystery that will take Sachin and Sailee’s detective journey in an unexpected direction.

An Unfolding Mystery

Dhillon shared insights on the surprising turn of events: “Sachin and Sailee witness someone falling from Sanam ji’s terrace, but when they reach his house, everything is spotless and the body is nowhere to be found. This pulls them into a mystery where even the cops begin doubting our intentions.”

For Sachin and Sailee, solving this case isn’t just about curiosity. Sachin, being Sanam ji’s biggest fan, and Sailee, who owes him support, are determined to uncover the truth—even as they themselves become suspects.

Emotional Turmoil

The investigation takes several sharp turns, severely testing Sachin’s emotional limits. Dhillon added, “Sachin first doubts the manager and then Mandira, but when both turn out to be innocent, he’s left breaking down the remaining suspects because he can go to any length for his favourite superstar.”

The Big Question

Dhillon hinted at a significant suspense element: “The biggest suspense is that if the person who fell wasn’t Sanam ji, then who did and why was no body found? This raises the possibility that the entire fall might be a planned bluff.”

Racing Against Time

Teasing the imminent twists, he mentioned, “Sachin and Sailee’s detective journey is becoming a rage, and this murder mystery will shift their story in a new direction as they race to prove their innocence and uncover what really happened.”

What’s Next?

Star Plus’ popular show “Udne Ki Aasha” is gearing up to intensify the drama with this thrilling murder-mystery track that entangles lead characters Sachin and Sailee in a web of suspense, doubt, and shocking twists. Dhillon, who plays Sachin, revealed that the upcoming storyline will bring a major shift in the narrative.

“Udne Ki Aasha,” which also stars Neha Harsora, premiered on 12 March 2024 on Star Plus.

After Gaurav Khanna secured his spot in the finale with a victory in the ticket-to-finale task, a heated exchange erupted between him, Pranit More, and Ashnoor Kaur, raising eyebrows about their relationships moving forward.

In a newly released promo on Instagram, the makers hinted at the brewing tensions with the caption: “Gaurav ke saath hua Pranit aur Ashnoor ka jhagda, kya ab bigad jaayega inka rishta?”

The promo opens with Ashnoor stating, “the realities of people are seen in such tasks,” which suggests shifting dynamics among the contestants. Her remark sets the stage for the ensuing conflict.

Things escalated when Pranit challenged Gaurav for “playing safe.” In response, Gaurav defended himself, saying, “Even if I’m playing safe, what’s my problem in that?” Pranit pressed on, questioning Gaurav’s apparent fear of other housemates.

Gaurav fired back with, “They made you fall in the task, and now you’re coming after me. You have no right to do that, bro.” Unfazed, Pranit mocked Gaurav, accusing him of behaving “like a mother-in-law,” turning each comment into a tit-for-tat.

As the confrontation intensified, Gaurav accused Pranit and Ashnoor of ganging up against him. Pranit persistently urged Gaurav to calm down, asking, “Why are you getting so hyper, bro?”

Following Kunickaa Sadanand’s eviction during the latest Weekend Ka Vaar, the competition now includes Tanya Mittal, Farrhana Bhatt, Ashnoor Kaur, Gaurav Khanna, Shehbaz Badeshah, Malti Chahar, Pranit More, and Amaal Mallik, all vying for the coveted trophy.

Bigg Boss, based on the Dutch format of Big Brother, first premiered on November 3, 2006. The show has completed eighteen seasons along with three OTT seasons. Notably, the first season was hosted by Arshad Warsi, followed by Shilpa Shetty in the second season and Amitabh Bachchan in the third. Farah Khan hosted the Halla Bol season, while Sanjay Dutt co-hosted the fifth season alongside Salman Khan, who has since taken on the role as the primary host from season 4.

Dhanush Reflects on Kundan from “Raanjhanaa”

Dhanush recently shared insights into his beloved character Kundan from the iconic film “Raanjhanaa,” revealing why the role remains significant to him even over a decade later.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, the actor expressed that Kundan is a character that continues to resonate with him. He wrote, “A walk through the memory lane where it all started. Kundan. A character that refuses to let go of me, even after more than a decade. The name Kundan still echoes in the narrow lanes of Banaras as people call out to me, and I still turn and smile.”

The actor reminisced about his experiences, noting, “Now walking through the same lanes, sitting in front of the same house, sipping chai from the same tea shop, and walking by the shores of the holy Ganges, with the man who gave me Kundan, feels like a full circle. Now it’s time for Shankar. Tere ishk mein… FROM TOM. Har Har Mahadev.”

In the shared photos, Dhanush can be seen alongside filmmaker Aanand L. Rai. The upcoming film “Tere Ishk Mein” marks another collaboration between Dhanush, A.R. Rahman, and Aanand L. Rai, who had previously worked together on both “Raanjhanaa” and “Atrangi Re.” Kriti Sanon stars in the lead role of this spiritual sequel to the hit film “Raanjhanaa.”

Kriti Sanon expressed her long-standing admiration for Aanand L. Rai and her eagerness to collaborate with him. During the trailer launch, she shared, “See, this journey actually started many years ago. Because, I have met Anand sir so many times. And I was after him for years. Sir, I want to do a love story that is directed by you. I think it has always been on my wish list. I love love stories. And I don’t know why.”

“Tere Ishk Mein” is set to release on 28th November 2025.

Shabir Ahluwalia and Kanchi Kaul recently took to social media to celebrate 17 years since their first meeting.

On her Instagram handle, Kanchi shared moments from their journey together and reflected on the love and memories they’ve created over the years. Accompanying their video, Kanchi wrote a heartfelt note that said, “17 years since we first met… and 14 years since we decided that this… US… is the story we wanted to live, breathe, and build. And somehow, every year has only added more meaning, more depth, more magic to what we share. My Lover of all seasons… thank you for being HOME. From being WILDLINGS to raising our wildlings.”

She continued, “From dancing through life to grounding each other in all the ways that matter… we’ve lived so many shades, and every shade has been beautiful because it was with you. This love has never been about perfection… it’s always been about presence. It’s been a choice…. Each and every day. And here we are… still making it.”

In her message, she expressed, “About choosing each other every single day with the same softness, the same fire, the same unshakeable certainty. Who knew marriage could be this deep… this expansive… this full of meaning? That two people who met as wild hearts would grow into this life together… spiritual partners, best friends, co-dreamers, parents, lovers, and everything in between.”

Kanchi added, “We’ve walked every step side by side… sometimes laughing too loudly, sometimes lifting the weight of unexpected chaos that life throws at us, sometimes loving too intensely, and sometimes overwhelmed by the beauty of what we’ve created, but ALWAYS together. Always running back to each other the moment we can. So here’s to us… to seventeen years of becoming, fourteen years of choosing, and a lifetime of loving. Forever and always, in this life and every other. @shabirahluwalia #happyanniversary.”

Shabir Ahluwalia and Kanchi Kaul tied the knot on November 27, 2011. The couple first met in 2007 and spent five years dating before taking their relationship to the next level.

Vijay Varma recently took to social media to share a heartfelt ‘gustaakhi’ he pulled off with veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah while filming “Gustaakh Ishq.”

A Role Model Becomes a Muse

In a playful moment, Vijay transformed his role model Naseeruddin into his artistic muse. He expressed his admiration for the legendary actor, stating that he feels blessed to share the screen with him and considers this one of his most cherished partnerships. The ‘Darlings’ actor even took the opportunity to sketch Naseeruddin between takes, a drawing that the veteran star signed in Urdu—something Vijay proudly referred to as his biggest flex.

On his Instagram account, Vijay Varma shared a series of images and wrote: “When you do the gustaakhi to turn your role-model into your model as well. Blessed to be working with the legend @naseeruddin49 Saab and learning from him. My most cherished onscreen relationship yet; I made a sketch of him between takes (slide 3) and he signed it in Urdu. Show me a bigger flex. Gustaakh Ishq releases tomo. Dekhiye zarur.”

The collection of photos highlights the veteran actor’s candid moments, his interactions with Vijay Varma, and behind-the-scenes glimpses from the set.

Exploring Romance in Old Delhi

“Gustaakh Ishq” is set against the nostalgic backdrop of old Delhi, capturing the romance and charm of the city’s retro era. Vijay Varma, known for portraying intense characters, will step into the role of a gentle, soft-spoken lover. The film, produced under Manish Malhotra’s new banner, Stage5 Production, also features Fatima Sana Sheikh.

Discussing “Gustaakh Ishq,” Vijay noted, “It is a sweet, romantic film. It has love, it has worship, it has sin, it has worship! There are a lot of things in it that were there for me to explore as an actor.”

He elaborated on the challenges he faced in the film, stating, “Anything that you do new tends to take a bit of time to adjust to, and it can be difficult. I remember in ‘Pink’, there was a very dangerously written scene, and it was gruesome. Here, in Gustaakh Ishq, the challenge was to deliver poetic dialogues in front of The Naseeruddin Shah without shivering, yet managing to be believable and convey all the emotions correctly. It was a new challenge.”

Veteran actress Hema Malini recently took to social media to celebrate her beautiful journey with Dharmendra.

Hema shared rare and special glimpses from their courtship days and memorable family moments on her X handle. This collection included a series of photos featuring herself and Dharmendra alongside their daughters, Esha and Ahana. Among the highlights was a recent outing where a photo captured the couple joyfully cutting a cake together. She also posted a nostalgic image of herself sitting beside Dharmendra adorned with a garland—likely a throwback from their wedding.

Another heartwarming image featured the couple relaxing on a couch, with Dharmendra’s arm lovingly draped around her shoulders. Additionally, one photo seemed to be from one of Hema’s stage performances, where she radiated joy as Dharmendra stood proudly by her side.

In the caption, the dream girl expressed, “Dharam ji He was many things to me. Loving Husband, adoring Father of our two girls, Esha & Ahaana, Friend, Philosopher, Guide, Poet, my ‘go to’ person in all times of need – in fact, he was everything to me! And always has been through good times and bad. He endeared himself to all my family members with his easy, friendly ways, always showing affection and interest in all of them.”

She continued, “As a public personality, his talent, his humility in spite of his popularity, and his universal appeal set him apart as a unique icon unequalled among all the legends. His enduring fame and achievements in the film industry will last forever. My personal loss is indescribable and the vacuum created is something that will last through the rest of my life. After years of togetherness, I am left with myriad memories to relive the many special moments…”

Hema added, “Togetherness over the years – always there for us Some special moments..” (sic)

Despite strong resistance from their families, Dharmendra and Hema Malini solemnized their marriage in Mumbai in 1980. Their wedding was a low-key affair. Together, they have two daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol.

Dharmendra passed away on November 24 at his residence in Mumbai.

Director Ajay Bhupathi’s highly anticipated film featuring Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni, nephew of Telugu star Mahesh Babu, has officially been titled ‘Srinivasa Mangapuram.

The production house, Chandamama Kathalu Pictures, announced the title on their X timeline, stating, “Two lives. One journey. Two hands. One promise. Two hearts. One destiny. #AB4 is #SrinivasaMangapuram. Get ready to witness a cult that will be a timeless chapter in the world of love stories. Shoot in progress. First Look & more updates soon. An @DirAjayBhupathi Film.”

Director Bhupathi also shared his excitement: “My next film – #SrinivasaMangapuram. This love story is destined to stay in your hearts for ages. #AB4 First Look blasting soon.”

Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni, the grandson of Superstar Krishna and son of the late Ramesh Babu, will be making his acting debut with this film. Ajay Bhupathi, known for his successful films like ‘RX 100’ and ‘Mangalavaram,’ is at the helm of this project.

This ambitious venture, previously known as #AB4, is expected to be rich in emotion, intensity, and authenticity.

Production Details

• Presented by Ashwini Dutt of Vyjayanthi Movies
• Produced by P. Kiran Garu under the Chandamama Kathalu banner

Interestingly, Ashwini Dutt has a longstanding relationship with Mahesh Babu’s family, having produced the cult classic ‘Agni Parvatham,’ which starred Superstar Krishna, and later introduced Mahesh Babu to Telugu cinema with ‘Rajakumarudu.’

Their friendship continues as Dutt collaborates with Ajay Bhupathi to launch Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni, representing the third generation of this illustrious family in the film industry.

Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni is reportedly well-prepared for his debut, having trained intensively in acting, fights, and dance. Sources indicate that the film will feature a breathtaking backdrop of rugged hills and earthy realism, aiming to present a refreshing, soulful, and intense love story.

Hollywood actress Millie Bobby Brown is gearing up for the fifth season of “Stranger Things” and shared an emotional message ahead of its release, expressing that the series has provided her more than she ever hoped for.

A Unique Blend of Genres

Created by the Duffer Brothers, “Stranger Things” combines elements of horror, science fiction, mystery, fantasy, and coming-of-age drama.

In an Instagram post, Millie, who portrays the character Eleven, shared then-and-now pictures from the sets and said, “This show has given me so much. But most importantly, the most meaningful story to tell, el’s. Thank you to the duffers for taking a chance on everything you shouldn’t have wanted.”

Setting the Stage

Set in the 1980s, the series revolves around the inhabitants of the fictional small town of Hawkins, Indiana. The plot thickens when a young girl with psychokinetic abilities opens a gateway to a hostile alternate dimension known as the Upside Down, originating from a nearby human experimentation facility.

Millie further added, “A British girl, with a huge family, a lot of energy, a strong point of view, but a heart that would work tirelessly for the character you built. Enjoy volume 1 folks. See you on the right side up.”

Release Date and Cast

The fifth and final season is anticipated to release in three parts during November and December 2025. The series features a stellar cast including Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Cara Buono, Matthew Modine, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Joe Keery, Dacre Montgomery, Sean Astin, Paul Reiser, Maya Hawke, Priah Ferguson, Brett Gelman, Jamie Campbell Bower, and Linda Hamilton.

Plot Highlights

The final season will depict a scarred Hawkins following the opening of the Rifts. The Hawkins army now has one primary mission: to find and eliminate Vecna, who has vanished.

Complications arise as the government has imposed a military quarantine on the town. As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance looms closer, heavy and familiar dread descends. Will the gang manage to regain control of the situation?

“Stranger Things Season 5” resumes the story from where it left off in Season 4, with Max still in the hospital and Lucas by her side. Will continues to feel a connection to the demonic forces, while Eleven must return to confront Vecna.

Actor-comedian Kiku Sharda recently graced the popular quiz-based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ and shared his favorite film featuring Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan.

A Fun-filled Episode

In the upcoming episode, Kiku entered the hot seat alongside Big B, infusing the segment with a delightful blend of humor and nostalgia. Appearing as his character Bachcha Yadav, he set a lively tone with jokes about his height in comparison to Bachchan’s and complimented the iconic actor’s famous smile.

Kiku’s Favorite Film

Amid the laughter, Kiku revealed that ‘Kaala Patthar’ is among his favorite films. In response, Amitabh Bachchan shared an interesting tidbit—his first job was in a coal factory, which provided valuable insights for his role in the movie.

A Humorous Twist in Music

One of the standout moments occurred when Kiku delivered a humorous rendition of the classic song ‘Mere Angne Mein.’ His playful lyrics questioned, “biwi hi moti hoti hai, pati bhi mota ho sakta hai,” bringing hearty laughs from Bachchan and the audience.

A Comeback Through Television

‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ stands as one of India’s most iconic and longest-running television shows. This platform notably revived Amitabh Bachchan’s career when he faced significant financial challenges. In the late 1990s, his production house, Amitabh Bachchan Corporation (AB Corp), suffered a severe setback due to its corporate approach, which contrasted sharply with the industry’s traditional methods.

ABCL incurred losses exceeding INR 100 crores following a backlash against the 1996 Miss World pageant held in Bengaluru. As the organizer of the event, the company faced nationwide protests, reflecting the public’s displeasure about the pageant taking place in India.

To settle debts, Big B took a leap into television with ‘KBC’ in 2000. This move transformed the once silver screen megastar into a household name across India, making him accessible to millions. With the reach of television, he captured primetime slots and won the hearts of families nationwide.

The Indian audience responded enthusiastically to Big B’s presence in ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati,’ which is based on the UK show ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’

‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ airs on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.