ENTERTAINMENT
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Mar- 2025 -30 March
Setting fashion goals: This summer, take a leaf out of our stars’ bold sartorial choices
From Sreeleela and Samantha to Janhvi and Alia Bhatt, check out how actors are making heads turn with their style statements, and get inspired Hyderabad: Summer isn’t just a season — it’s a feeling, a burst of warmth, a canvas painted with endless possibilities. This isn’t a weather update, but an invitation to embrace everything this radiant season has to offer. Picture this: the cool, refreshing taste of watermelon juice, the tangy fizz of sweet lime soda dancing on your tongue, or the juicy burst of a perfectly ripe mango. These are the flavours that awaken your senses, signalling that summer has arrived. But, that’s just one slice of the story. As you indulge in seasonal treats, take a moment to…
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29 March
Here’s how “Bhagwan Jhulelal Sai” becomes a landmark show for the Sindhi community worldwide
This pioneering series not only brings a significant cultural milestone to Indian screens but also offers the Sindhi community worldwide a much-awaited representation in mainstream entertainment. Mumbai: Hari Om OTT has launched “Bhagwan Jhulelal Sai,” marking the arrival of the first-ever fiction show centered on the revered Sindhi deity, Bhagwan Jhulelal. This pioneering series not only brings a significant cultural milestone to Indian screens but also offers the Sindhi community worldwide a much-awaited representation in mainstream entertainment. With the show, Hari Om OTT aims to narrate the inspiring story of Bhagwan Jhulelal, showcasing his divine journey, teachings, and his deep-rooted significance in Sindhi faith and culture. Speaking about the show’s launch, Mahesh Jethmalani, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Senior Advocate at…
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29 March
‘All Hearts Tour’: Shreya Ghoshal is all set to make a heartfelt return to Mumbai
Shreya Ghoshal calls the Mumbai leg of her’All Hearts Tour’ a dream come true. Sharing her excitement, Shreya said she had dreamt of this moment and is thrilled to perform in Mumbai Mumbai: Shreya Ghoshal is all set to make a heartfelt return to Mumbai as part of her record-breaking “All Hearts Tour.” The singer called the upcoming Mumbai concert a dream come true. Having long wished to perform this special tour in her home country, Shreya is gearing up to deliver an unforgettable musical evening for her fans in the city she holds close to her heart. Sharing her excitement, Shreya said she had dreamt of this moment and is thrilled to perform in Mumbai. Ghoshal mentioned, “The All Hearts…
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29 March
What are ghibli-style AI images that have taken over the internet?
The word “Ghibli” comes from a Libyan Arabic term for a hot desert wind. This viral trend involves giving popular memes and photos an anime-inspired look. New Delhi: Ever since OpenAI released its GPT-4o update, social media platforms like Meta’s Instagram and Elon Musk’s X have been flooded with Ghibli-style images. The word “Ghibli” comes from a Libyan Arabic term for a hot desert wind. This viral trend involves giving popular memes and photos an anime-inspired look. At the heart of the trend are images created using ChatGPT’s latest AI image generator, which mimics Studio Ghibli’s unique art style. ChatGPT’s built-in image generator lets users create AI-generated artwork with simple text prompts. By uploading a photo and adding a description, they…
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29 March
Kunal Kamra petitions Madras HC for transit anticipatory bail
Stand-up comedian, Kunal Kamra, who is facing multiple criminal cases over controversial remarks on Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde, petitioned the Madras HC seeking transit anticipatory bail New Delhi: Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, who is facing multiple criminal cases over the “traitor” jibe towards Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Friday petitioned the Madras High Court seeking transit anticipatory bail. Kamra’s plea was mentioned for urgent hearing before a bench of Justice Sunder Mohan, who assured to examine the matter later in the day. Mumbai’s MIDC police station on Monday registered a Zero FIR against Kamra for cracking an allegedly objectionable joke during a stand-up comedy show. The Khar Police booked Yuva Sena general secretary Rahool Kanal under various sections of the…
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29 March
PM Modi meets film stars, business leaders at ‘What India Thinks Today’ conclave
The conclave brought together influential figures from different fields, providing a platform for discussions on India’s growth, cinema and leadership. Hyderabad: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met popular actors, sports personalities and business leaders at the ‘What India Thinks Today’ conclave on Friday, March 28. Actors like Vijay Deverakonda, Yami Gautam, Amit Sadh and Jim Sarbh, along with India national badminton team’s Chief National Coach Pullela Gopichand, businessman Jupally Rameshwar Rao and TV9 MD and CEO Barun Das, attended the event. PM Modi spoke about India’s transformation over the past decade, emphasising the country’s journey from dependence to self-reliance. He stated that a developed India by 2047 is possible through collective effort. Vijay Deverakonda shared his experience in the film industry and discussed about…
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28 March
Watch: Japanese fan calls Jr NTR ‘Anna,’ wins hearts in viral video
NTR shared this adorable moment on his Instagram. Hyderabad: A sweet video of a Japanese woman meeting Jr NTR is going viral. She told him she learned Telugu after watching RRR and called him her inspiration. NTR, touched by her words, replied that she was the true inspiration. NTR shared this adorable moment on his Instagram. In the video, a group of women is seen getting his autograph, but one fan stood out. She lovingly called him Anna (brother), a word that melted the hearts of Telugu people. Her innocent way of speaking Telugu and her love for NTR made the video extra special. Fans are watching it on repeat. Meanwhile, after returning from Japan, NTR will resume shooting for NTR 31 with KGF and Salaar director Prashanth Neel.
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28 March
Non-cognisable offence registered against Kunal Kamra
A non-cognisable offence has been registered against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra after a complaint was filed at Wagle Police Station in Thane Thane: A non-cognisable offence has been registered against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra after a complaint was filed at Wagle Police Station in Thane, the bastion of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. According to police sources, the complaint claims that Kamra performed a song with satire about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Yuva Sena member Rupesh Mishra had filed the complaint. Shiv Sena activists on Sunday night vandalised the Mumbai studio where the comedian’s show was recorded. Thereafter police registered non non-cognisable offence. Police have already booked Kamra under section 356(2) (defamation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The Mumbai Police…
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28 March
South films work here but their audience don’t watch our movies, says Salman Khan
Opening up on film budgets and lacklustre run of Bollywood releases, the actor shares reasons and possible solutions. Salman also announces his next big action movie with Sanjay Dutt, and says film with Atlee is delayed Mumbai: Bollywood Superstar Salman Khan says while films of stars like Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Suriya, and Ram Charan perform well in the Hindi belt, the audiences in the south region don’t watch Bollywood movies and its stars in theatres. The actor said he has a fan-following in south where the fans call him by his nickname of ‘Bhai’ on the streets but the admiration does not translate into theatrical footfalls for Hindi movies. “When my film is released there, it will not get the numbers because their fan-following is very strong. I’ll be on the…
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28 March
Court denies actor Ranya Rao’s bail plea in gold smuggling case
Kannada actress Ranya Rao’s bail application was rejected by Bengaluru Sessions Court, in gold smuggling case Bengaluru: A Sessions Court in Bengaluru on Thursday rejected the bail application of Kannada actress Ranya Rao in connection with the gold smuggling case. Her bail petition is rejected for the third time. Earlier, the Special Court for Economic Offences and the Magistrate Court had rejected her bail petition. Rao, the stepdaughter of senior police officer Ramchandra Rao, was arrested on March 3 for allegedly smuggling 14.2 kilograms of gold, valued at over Rs 12.56 crore. The prosecution has argued in court that the actress has admitted to using hawala channels to buy the bullion. The authorities have issued a notice to initiate a judicial inquiry…
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