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09/05/2025

The house of Mohammed Ghaus Sab Bagewadi's in the sleepy village of Konnur in Belagavi district has transformed into a centre of national pride, drawing visitors and well-wishers, after his daughter-in-law Colonel Sofia Qureshi appeared on television to brief about 'Operation Sindoor' carried out by the Indian armed forces to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack.

Colonel Qureshi, who is married to Ghaus Sab Bagewadi's son Tajuddin Bagewadi, holds the distinction of being the first Indian woman officer to lead the military contingent at the ASEAN Plus Multinational Military Exercise 'Force 18'.

Currently, Col Qureshi is posted in Jammu while her husband serves in Jhansi.

Addressing reporters, Ghaus Sab Bagewadi expressed immense pride and said, "I got to know yesterday afternoon. When I saw her (Sofia Qureshi) on the television my joy knew no bounds. People have been visiting our house from the morning to greet us."

He mentioned speaking to his son on Thursday but could not get a chance to speak to his daughter-in-law.

According to Bagewadi, a festive atmosphere prevailed in his house on Wednesday when Col Qureshi appeared on the television screens.

"There is Eid like celebration as all our relatives and friends have been visiting our house calling on us," he said.

A huge crowd of people from various sections of the society gathered outside his residence and raised slogans such as 'Hindustan Zindabad' and 'Jai Hind'.

Referring to the Pahalgam terror attack, Bagewadi said, "The terrorists who shot dead innocent people after asking about their faith lack humanity. They are satans. Even Allah will not pardon them. They will pay for their deeds here only."

About the neighbouring country, he said, "Pakistan is a demon. It never attacks from the front. It always targets from behind."

Bagewadi emphasised the peaceful coexistence in his locality, which is home to various communities including Marathas.

"All my neighbours were proud to see that my children are serving in the Army. They were extremely happy. They invited me and honoured me. We are living here like a family," he said.

He expressed hope that his children would continue to fight for the nation and never turn away from their duty.

08/05/2025

Nirmal Kapoor, the mother of renowned actor Anil Kapoor and filmmaker Boney Kapoor, died in Mumbai on May 2nd at the age of 90. She was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, where she succumbed to health complications related to her age. Reports indicate she had been unwell for several months before passing away around 5:45 pm on that day.

Early today, Anil Kapoor and Boney Kapoor arrived with heavy hearts to participate in their mother’s final rites. The funeral ceremony for Nirmal Kapoor is set to take place at 11:30 am today at Pawan Hans Crematorium. Many relatives and prominent figures from the film industry gather to honor her memory.

Yesterday afternoon, numerous celebrities and relatives gathered at the Kapoor family home in Mumbai to offer their last respects. A heartfelt video shared on social media captured Anil Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, and Sanjay Kapoor sitting silently in an ambulance, dressed in black, solemnly accompanying their mother’s mortal remains as they brought her back home.

Bollywood Stars Express Condolences

A number of well-known Bollywood figures such as Rani Mukerji, Anupam Kher, Javed Akhtar, and Rajkumar Santoshi came to the Kapoor residence to express their sympathies and pay tribute.

The Kapoor Family Legacy

For those unfamiliar, Nirmal Kapoor was the wife of the iconic Bollywood producer Surinder Kapoor. The couple had four children: Reena, Boney, Anil, and Sanjay Kapoor. Their legacy continues through their grandchildren, who include Janhvi, Khushi, Sonam Kapoor, Mohit Marwah, Arjun, Anshula, Rhea, Shanaya, and Jahaan Kapoor.

03/05/2025

Singer Arijit Singh shared an update about his upcoming concert in Chennai on April 27 (Sunday). In the aftermath of the terrorist attack which took place in Pahalgam, Arijit announced that the show stands cancelled. (Also Read | Arijit Singh and his wife offer prayers at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple. Watch)

Arijit Singh cancels Chennai concert

Arijit Singh's Chennai concert was scheduled to take place on Sunday.
Taking to his Instagram Stories, Arijit re-shared a post by the organisers of the event. The step has been taken to show solidarity with and pay tribute to victims of the attack which happened on April 22. A note by District Updates read, “IMPORTANT UPDATE. In light of the recent and tragic events, the organisers, along with the artist, have collectively made the decision to cancel the upcoming show scheduled to happen in Chennai this Sunday, April 27th."

Ticket buyers will get refund

The post read that those who purchased the ticket will get full refunds. "All ticket holders will receive full refunds, and the amount will be automatically refunded back to your original mode of payment. Thank you for your understanding," concluded the note. Arjit re-shared it with folded hands emojis.

Arijit re-shared a post by the organisers of the event.
Anirudh Ravichander pauses ticket sales of his concert

Earlier, music composer Anirudh Ravichander announced that the ticket sales for his Hukum Tour for his Bengaluru concert was postponed due to the terrorist attack. Taking to Instagram, he shared a post. It read, "The tragic events in Pahalgam have deeply shaken us all. Our heartfelt prayers and deepest condolences go out to the victims and their families."

It added that the new ticket sales date will be announced soon. The post also read, "Considering the current national situation, we are postponing the ticket sales for Second Show - HUKUM World Tour, Bengaluru, which was originally scheduled to go live today (24th April) at 2 PM. The new ticket sale date for the second show (June 1st) of Hukum World Tour, Bengaluru, will be announced soon." He captioned the post, "The tragic events in Pahalgam have deeply shaken us all. Our heartfelt prayers and deepest condolences go out to the victims and their families. Silence and solidarity."

Pahalgam terrorist attack

The terrorist attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam has left the nation shocked and has been strongly condemned. The attack, which targeted tourists in the Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam, claimed the lives of 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen, leaving several others injured. It is considered one of the deadliest terror attacks in the region.

Bollywood celebrities came forward to express their sorrow and anger. Akshay Kumar, Shah Rukh Khan, Sara Ali Khan, Priyanka Chopra and Kareena Kapoor, among others, expressed their condolences.

24/04/2025

India took raft of diplomatic measures against Pakistan for supporting cross-border terrorism after a brutal attack on Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam which claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists. Pakistan responded with blocking airspace for Indian airlines and closing Wagah border.

India accused Islamabad of supporting cross-border terrorism and suspended the 1960 Indus Water Treaty, shut the Integrated Check Post at Attari with immediate effect, and halted Pakistani access to travel under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES). Any such visas issued earlier have been cancelled, and Pakistani nationals under SVES have 48 hours to leave.

Ministry of external affairs said that the attacks came “in the wake of the successful holding of elections in the Union Territory and its steady progress towards economic growth and development.”

Here are the top developments

Pakistan cancels visas for Indian nationals, suspends trade, closes airspace
Pakistan imposed multiple retaliatory measures, including cancellation of visas for Indian nationals, closure of airspace to Indian airlines, and suspension of all trade relations following India's decision to halt visas for Pakistani nationals after a deadly attack in Kashmir.

Encounter with terrorists in Uddhampur, one soldier killed
Security forces engaged in an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district. As per officials, the soldier suffered grievous injuries in the initial exchange and later succumbed to injuries.

'Every drop is ours by right': Pakistan reacts to suspension of Indus Waters Treaty by India
Pakistan's power minister Sardar Awais Leghari on Thursday reacted to the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty by India. Leghari said that the decision was taken in "haste" and said that the "consequences amounts to water warfare.” “India’s reckless suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty is an act of water warfare; a cowardly, illegal move. Every drop is ours by right and we will defend it with full force — legally, politically and globally," he said in statement, as reported by local media.

'Pakistan plans surface-to-surface missile test off Karachi coast '

Pakistan on Thursday issued a notification to carry out surface-to-surface missile test from its Karachi coast along its coastline within its exclusive economic zone on April 24-25, news agency ANI reported citing sources.

Indian agencies concerned are keeping a close watch on all the developments, ANI added.

Pakistan govt's X handle withheld
Indian government on Thursday withheld the official account of government of Pakistan on X.

India hands over expulsion note to top Pakistan diplomat
India summoned Pakistan's top diplomat Saad Ahmad Warraich late at night and handed over the formal Persona non grata note for its military diplomats following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 28 innocent lives, including 26 Indians and two foreign tourists, news agency ANI reported citing sources.

India had last downgraded diplomatic ties in 2020 by reducing the mission strength to half of what it was earlier.

Earlier, defence minister Rajnath Singh had assured the nation of a "loud and clear" response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 28 people, mostly tourists.

Pakistan to chart response
Pakistan’s top political and military leadership is set to huddle up to formulate a response to India’s sweeping measures following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 28 lives, including 26 Indians and two foreign tourists.

“A session of the National Security Committee will be held under the chair of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif,” Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif said.

He added that decisions would be taken to give “an appropriate response to the Indian steps.” The meeting will be attended by all services chiefs and key cabinet ministers.

All party meet likely today
The Centre will brief leaders of various political parties on the Pahalgam terror attack and hear their views at an all-party meeting to be held Defence minister Rajnath Singh and home minister Amit Shah are expected to brief the leaders, official sources said. Singh will chair the meeting. Sources said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar may also speak at the meeting.

The decision to call an all-party meeting was taken on Wednesday, with Singh and Shah reaching out to various parties.

There has been a convention for calling an all-party meeting following an incident with serious repercussions related to national security, as was seen after the Pulwama terror attack in 2019 or during the India-China standoff in 2020.
Rs 20 lakh reward announced for info on terrorists
The Anantnag Police has announced a cash reward of Rs 20 lakh for any information leading to the neutralisation of terrorists involved in this cowardly attack.

Rahul Gandhi cuts short his US visit
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reached New Delhi in the early hours of Thursday after cutting short his visit to the US in the aftermath of the terror attack. Rahul will attend the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting in New Delhi on Thursday, at around 10.30 am.

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh took to X and said, "Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Shri Rahul Gandhi has cut short his US visit and will be attending in person the CWC meeting in New Delhi tomorrow at 10:30 am."

Airlines operate 59 flights from Srinagar; airfares kept at reasonable levels
Airlines operated 59 flights from Srinagar, including seven additional services, to ferry tourists and bodies of 25 Pahalgam terror attack victims to their destinations along with 123 accompanying family members.

The civil aviation ministry said air ticket prices on the route were being kept at reasonable levels amid a large number of tourists looking to return from Jammu and Kashmir in the aftermath of the terror attack, the deadliest in the Valley since the 2019 Pulwama incident.

J&K LG holds security review meeting
Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha held a security review meeting to ensure that the directions passed by Union home minister Amit Shah are swiftly followed to bring those responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack to justice.

During the meeting, Sinha informed that the home minister has directed that all possible force must be used to take the strongest possible action against the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack, and that the entire ecosystem of terrorism must be dismantled, sources said.

Sinha said that the Government of India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, remains fully committed to avenging the killing of innocent citizens and ensuring that such dastardly acts of terrorism do not recur.

Nothing can compensate for the innocent lives lost in the heinous terror attack, he added.

24/04/2025

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death by su***de sent shockwaves across the industry and India, and put Sushant’s then-girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty and her family in the eye of the storm. Rhea and her brother Showik were accused of being involved in Sushant’s death, and were later arrested. They lived with the hate and accusations for five years and finally found closure when the CBI filed its final report giving a clean chit to Rhea Chakraborty and her brother Showik. Soon after this, SCREEN spoke to Rhea’s close friend Nidhi Hiranandani, who revisited the ordeal the family went through.

Nidhi revealed how the family was ostracized and their lives were ripped apart. She shared that both Rhea and Showik lost precious years of their careers due to these allegations. Talking about Rhea and Sushant Singh Rajput’s relationship, Nidhi said, “As a couple, they were full of love, it was a beautiful relationship. Both of them were always there for each other.” She even revisited the moment when Rhea was first summoned in the case and said, “I was constantly in touch with Rhea when all this was happening. I don’t think she or her family got even a minute to digest the loss of a loved one. They were shocked, were grieving, and they were just thrown into this survival mode. They couldn’t even sit and mourn properly.”

22/04/2025

Palak Muchhal, who has lent her voice to hits like Kaun Tujhe, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo and Jumme Ki Raat, recently joined us for a quick chat before a performance in Ahmedabad. “Any concert that I do, the proceeds go to charity and will be used for surgeries of kids suffering from heart diseases - something that I have been doing since I was a kid,” she told us, adding, “I have performed in Ahmedabad a couple of times before as well and I love that the people are so genuine in showing their love here. I keep getting messages from Gujarat and it feels very good to be here and meet the fans personally.”

‘Blessed to have received a lot of good songs’
With quite a few memorable tracks in her repertoire, Palak feels, “I feel that I have been insanely blessed to have received so many milestone songs in my career initially. After Aashiqui 2, I got Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, and then Kaun Tujhe. I keep getting female-centric songs. When I wanted to become a playback singer, I had thought that maybe I'll get to sing one song like this someday. But to be able to sing so many in such a short span is a blessing.”

Elaborating on her creative process as a multilingual singer, she adds, “When I started performing, whenever I would travel to a particular state, I would sing in the local language, one song at least. Not just in India, but even when I went to Singapore, I sang in Malay, and in Arabic while in Dubai. So, there was this passion for languages already inside me. It's challenging initially, but once you get a hang of a particular language, it just becomes part of your system.”

‘Music is no longer bound by films’
Sharing her thoughts on the current music scene, Palak says, “There are many avenues for musicians today. It’s a really fortunate time because singing is not just limited to films anymore. Your social media following can be your ultimate audience. Every year, I make a music wish list for myself. When I came to Mumbai to become a playback singer, I had a list of music directors I wanted to work with. And I've sung with all of them now. Once you set a standard for yourself, I feel levelling up should be the ultimate goal. That is my idea of sustaining in the industry.”
‘We have a no work at home policy but I do take Mithoon’s advice’

Palak and musician-husband Mithoon have been married for nearly two years now. On their bond, Palak says, “Mithoon and I have a no work policy once we enter the house. We’re both so busy, we keep travelling. So when we get home, there’s this space where we don’t let work be a discussion. However, I do go to him whenever I need his advice. He is my senior in the industry with a lot of experience and I do take advice from him whenever I am stuck.”

21/04/2025

Sunny Deol's 'Jaat' also starring Randeep Hooda, Vineet Kumar Singh is doing very well at the box office. It obviously cannot be expected to do a business like Sunny's previous big film 'Gadar 2', however, the numbers and the growth which the film has seen is quite good.

'Jaat' makes Rs 5.15 crore on second Sunday

The film which opened at around Rs 9.5 crore, made around Rs 61.75 crore within 1 week, which was till Thursday. Now on day 9, which was Good Friday, the movie made around Rs 4 crore. This happened despite the fact that on the same day, it was surrounded amidst controversies where it faced backlash for hurting religious sentiments. The makers removed the church scene from the film which hurt the religious sentiments of the Christian community. On Friday, Askshay Kumar's 'Kesari 2' also released which gave a tough competition to 'Jaat' as it opened at Rs 7.5 crore and it saw a good growth through word of mouth.

Thus, over the weekend, 'Jaat' did not make more than 'Kesari 2'. However, it made a decent number with some growth over the weekend. According to Sacnilk, the movie made around Rs 3.75 crore on Saturday and Rs 5.15 crore on Sunday. The total collection of the film now stands at 74.55 crore. The film shall again have to pass the Monday test to see if it sustains well in the coming days. On day 12, which is Monday, up till the morning shows, the film had done Rs 19 lakhs. Of course, one can see a bit of downfall from the Sunday numbers but the Monday test will be crucial for both, 'Jaat' and the new release 'Kesari 2'

Will it cross Rs 100 crore?

The upcoming weekend and the trend seen for 'Kesari 2' will also be a deciding factor if 'Jaat' will cross Rs 100 crore eventually. But going by the current trend, it may cross that number by the end of its third weekend.

Day wise collection of Jaat:Day 1 [1st Thursday] ₹ 9.5 CrDay 2 [1st Friday] ₹ 7 CrDay 3 [1st Saturday] ₹ 9.75 CrDay 4 [1st Sunday] ₹ 14 CrDay 5 [1st Monday) ₹ 7.50 CrDay 6 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 6.00 CrDay 7 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 3.81 CrDay 8 [2nd Thursday] ₹ 4.15 CrWeek 1 Collection ₹ 61.65 Cr -Day 9 [2nd Friday] ₹ 4.25 CrDay 10 [2nd Saturday] ₹ 3.75 Cr Day 11 [2nd Sunday] ₹ 5.15 CrTotal ₹ 74.55 Cr

19/04/2025

Salman Khan's Sikandar continues to face a decline in box office earnings. On day 19, the film earned Rs 15 lakh, according to a report by Sacnilk. The action drama recorded a 6.11% Hindi occupancy on April 17. With this, Sikandar's total domestic earnings have reached Rs 109.9 crore.

Sikandar is directed by AR Murugadoss. The movie marks the filmmaker's first collaboration with Salman Khan.

At the trailer launch event, AR Murugadoss shared an anecdote about an unexpected meeting with Salman Khan in Chennai.

The director said, "I was struggling as an AD (Assistant Director) long back. So I wanted to watch a shoot, so I went to Prasad Studios in Chennai. I requested the security guard to let me in and watch me shoot. He allowed me on two conditions. You have to be in corner and you cannot talk to anyone. He gave me 20 minutes. After that, I had to leave."

He added, "I entered. I don't know what the shoot was. Full dark smoke, light comes, Sridevi is there. I was surprised. Then suddenly, I see a hero's backside. He is combing his hair. So, I tried to see who the hero was. He was none other than Salman Sir."

"I tried to go one step forward, and I saw the guard looking at me. He said no. So, I went outside and thought that one day I will direct his film. So, after so many years, I have directed the film with him," the filmmaker concluded.

Sikandar features Salman Khan as Sanjay Rajkot and Rashmika Mandanna as his wife, Saisri Rajkot. The film's supporting cast includes Sathyaraj, Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi and Prateik Babbar.

19/04/2025

All eyes are on Thug Life, one of the biggest film projects in the country this year. The project marks the collaboration of two living legends of Tamil cinema – actor Kamal Haasan and director Mani Ratnam, who last came together for the classic Nayakan (1987).

Launching the film’s first single ‘Jinguchaa’, which has music by Oscar-winning AR Rahman, Kamal Haasan said in a press meet held at Chennai’s Kalaivanar Arangam, “Thug Life is the kind of cinema I’d like to see... I’m glad that I got to act and produce it too. It has been done with a lot of love for a discerning audience.”

Ravi K Chandran, Abhirami, Mani Ratnam, AR Rahman, Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan TR, Trisha Krishnan, Ashok Selvan and Joju George from the launch of the first single from ‘Thug Life’ in Chennai, April 18, 2025. | Photo Credit: Thamodharan B
Kamal recalled a time when he and Mani Ratnam would sit on a parked scooter in Eldams Road in Chennai’s Alwarpet, discussing their dreams of making movies. “Nothing has changed since then. We dreamt big, but we were constricted by the market and budget. The reason we didn’t get together all these years since Nayakan... the mistake is ours. The reason we’re now back together is you (the audience),” he adds.

Thug Life, said to be an action gangster drama, also stars Silambarasan TR, Trisha, Joju George, Ashok Selvan, Abhirami and a host of others. Mani Ratnam said, “After many years, I got a chance to work with Kamal again. It’s not that he’s a brilliant actor; it’s the fact that he loves cinema. I admire how he balances mainstream cinema with experimental cinema. When he’s acting, half the burden of the director is reduced.”

Kamal Haasan on ‘Indian 2’, ‘Manjummel Boys’ and ‘Thug Life’: ‘I’m a limelight moth’

With this project, the ace director teams up yet again with his constant collaborator, AR Rahman, with whom he first teamed up for Roja in 1992. Rahman said, “Of course, this is a reunion between Mani Ratnam and Kamal after the iconic Nayakan, but it is very different from Nayakan, and so I didn’t feel that pressure. The film is quite forward-thinking, has today’s sound quality and yet has the magic of Nayakan.

For stars like Silambarasan and Ashok Selvan, this was a ‘dream come true’. “It feels surreal,” he said, “During the shoot, I would usually be stuck between Mani and Kamal, and not know what to do. I have watched the work of all these people growing up and feel blessed to be part of such a project.” Trisha, who has already done a few films with Mani Ratnam, the last of them being Ponniyin Selvan, heaped praises on the team, as did actor Joju George,who is currently in demand as an actor thanks to his powerful performances in Malayalam cinema.

Kamal Haasan visits Perplexity AI, meets CEO Aravind Srinivas in San Francisco: ‘Our thirst for what’s next remains’

Even as audiences look forward to the film’s theatrical release on June 5, they have the high-energy track, ‘Jinguchaa’, to groove to. The wedding celebratory song, with lyrics written by Kamal himself, even features a quick dance step from Kamal and Simbu. “I was not even supposed to dance in this song,” revealed Kamal, “But then, Mani convinced me. It was difficult because I had to match Simbu’s energy.”

Sung by Vaishali Samant, Shakthisree Gopalan and Adhitya R K, the song also features actor Sana Khan dancing to the beats.

Thug Life also boasts a powerful technical crew including the likes of cinematographer Ravi K Chandran, editor Sreekar Prasad and stunt directors Anbariv. The film is produced by Raaj Kamal Films International, Madras Talkies, and Red Giant Movies.

Here’s the first single from Thug Life, ‘Jinguchaa’

18/04/2025

On the second day of Vaishali Mahotsav, famous folk singer Maithili Thakur gave her performance and mesmerized the audience with her melodious voice. She started the program with the famous Sohar song 'Jug Jug Jiyasu Lalanwa', after which Maithili made the audience dance by singing one Bhojpuri song after another along with Thumri and Bhajan. As soon as Maithili started singing 'Desh Ka Bachcha Jai Shri Ram Bolega', the audience greeted Maithili by making noise.

A huge crowd of people gathered at Vaishali Mahotsav to see Maithili and as soon as Maithili came on stage, people welcomed Maithili with thunderous applause. Before going on stage, Maithili said that she has an old relationship with this stage and she started her career from this stage. So she is very happy to come here after ten years.

She started her career from this land

Maithili said that being a daughter of Bihar, as long as I live, I will keep raising the name of Bihar in the country and the world. Maithili also said that she came here in 2014-15 at the beginning of her career and is very happy to come here after so many years. She said that a lot has changed in Vaishali, is changing. It feels very good to see this. Regarding obscenity in Bhojpuri songs, Maithili said that a lot is changing. Very good singers and artists are coming, who are taking Bhojpuri to a new dimension.

Finally Maithili thanked the people of Vaishali and said that the people of this land have given her a lot of love, for which she is thanking the people here. Let us tell you that yesterday the three-day historical Vaishali Mahotsav was inaugurated by Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary and today on the second day Maithili Thakur gave her performance. On the last day tomorrow, famous singer Shraddha Pandit will give her performance.

18/04/2025

Karan Kapoor, son of the legendary Shashi Kapoor, made a rare appearance on the opening night of the MAMI Film Festival in Mumbai on Tuesday, and it didn’t take long for the internet to erupt in nostalgia. Clad in a blue checked shirt and jeans, the 62-year-old drew gasps from onlookers, who couldn’t help but point out his uncanny resemblance to his late father.

From his expressive eyes to his facial features, Karan looked like a mirror image of Shashi Kapoor, evoking memories of the charismatic screen icon. Netizens were quick to spot the similarity and flooded social media with comparisons, calling it a “blast from the past."

This sighting comes just weeks after Karan was spotted at the opening night of Phantom of the Opera at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai, where he walked the blue carpet alongside his wife, Lorna Kapoor. His recent outings have sparked speculation about whether he’s planning a comeback.

Karan Kapoor was a familiar face in the 1980s, remembered not just for his short stint in Bollywood but also as a Bombay Dyeing model. He began his film journey with Shyam Benegal’s Junoon (1978), which featured his father Shashi Kapoor, Jennifer Kendal, Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi. He later starred in Sultanat (1986), alongside Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Juhi Chawla. Despite a promising start, his acting career was brief, comprising five films, including 36 Chowringhee Lane, Loha, and Afsar.

In a 2016 interview with Rediff, when asked if he would ever return to films, Karan had said, “I would love to. But I don’t know if anyone wants to see me!"

Born on January 18, 1962, in Mumbai to Shashi Kapoor and Jennifer Kendal, Karan belongs to a deeply artistic family. His brother, Kunal Kapoor, briefly worked in films, while sister Sanjana Kapoor runs the iconic Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai. Karan moved to the UK in 1988, where he transitioned into a successful career in photography. Today, he’s an award-winning photographer based in London, and a father to two children, Aliya and Zak Kapoor.

18/04/2025

Pan-India star Prabhas is on a roll with back-to-back massive projects, and one of the most anticipated among them is Fauji (working title), a war-period drama helmed by Sita Ramam director Hanu Raghavapudi. The film marks the debut of Imanvi Ismail as the female lead, and it’s already turning heads for its scale and casting choices.

In a recent interaction, veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty, who plays a significant role in the film, opened up about his experience so far. Interestingly, Mithun revealed that he hasn’t yet shot any scenes with Prabhas but has completed portions alongside iconic actress Jayapradha.

He also shared an unexpected behind-the-scenes moment—he fractured his hand just before the movie’s photoshoot. However, the team, particularly Prabhas, insisted he rest and recover fully before resuming work. “Health comes first,” Mithun quoted the star as saying.

The veteran confirmed that he’ll be rejoining the shoot soon and that his scenes with Prabhas will be filmed shortly. What’s even more striking is the budget—Mithun revealed that Fauji is being made on a staggering budget of over Rs. 700 crore, making it one of the costliest ventures in Prabhas’ career to date.

Also part of the ensemble is Bollywood stalwart Anupam Kher, while music duties are being handled by Vishal Chandrasekhar. The film is being mounted on a massive scale by Mythri Movie Makers, promising a cinematic spectacle in the making. Stay tuned for more enthralling updates on this visual spectacle.

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