Explore the captivating narrative of legendary Punjabi artist Amar Singh Chamkila through an exclusive interview with acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali. Delve into the intricacies of music, culture, and identity during Punjab's tumultuous era as Imtiaz Ali shares unique insights into Chamkila's life and impact. From the controversial rise of artistic expression to Punjab's enduring cultural resilience, this exclusive interview offers a rare glimpse into the enigmatic world of Chamkila and the broader cultural landscape of India.
22 April,2024 02:35 PM IST
Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed and vehicles plunged into the river on Mar 26 after a ship collided with one of the pillars. Daylight drone visuals showed the extent of damage the bridge suffered sending cars and people into the river. Following the incident, US Secretary of Transportation emphasised that the path to normalcy after the bridge collapse would not be easy. Meanwhile, locals recalled the moment of collapse and one of them said the noise was felt in the house. The Maryland state police on March 27 informed that six people who were missing after the bridge collapsed incident have been presumed dead. The ship was identified as a Singapore-flagged container ship, the Dali which was bound for Sri Lanka.
27 March,2024 03:43 PM IST
Legendary Singer Pankaj Udhas passed away today in Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital at the age of 73. The singer was known for soulful renditions like 'Chhiti Aayee Hai'. As we pay our respects to the Padma Shri Awardee singer, here is a flashback to the time when musicians Pankaj Udhas and Rekha Bhardwaj bonded over their love for ghazals! Join us in a heartfelt tribute to the late ghazal maestro, Pankaj Udhas, as he shares the extraordinary journey of his life in this poignant video. Discover how he embarked on his singing career, his idols who inspired him, the unwavering support from his family, and the invaluable lessons from his Urdu guru. Pankaj Udhas also narrates the touching moment when he faced skepticism about the interest in ghazals in today's world, and how it fueled his passion even more. Relive the magic of his soul-stirring ghazals and the profound impact he left on the world of music
26 February,2024 06:32 PM IST | Mumbai
During a press conference, Saif Ali Khan said, "I am excited about this. It is a great way to correct the technique from bottom to top. My father used to say that learning to catch a tennis ball is the right way, because when "Until you learn how to catch this ball properly, the ball will bounce out of your hand. It all starts with a tennis ball. Saif Ali Khan mentioned that he has a strong connection to Calcutta because his mother and half of his family are from there, and the other half are involved in cricket. He feels like part of the team and believes he's a suitable brand ambassador for IPL. He's looking forward to supporting his team in their first match on March 6. Abhishek Bachchan shared his excitement about the tournament, stating they got the team they wanted. He believes the successful auction is a positive start for ISPL and a good sign for the future.
26 February,2024 06:32 PM IST | Mumbai
The entertainment industry lost another good soul of an actor Rituraj Singh. Many celebrities came to bid him farewell at his funeral. Arshad Warsi even interacted with the media as well and mentioned that it feels bad to lose a humble, and decent guy like Rituraj Singh who is also a brilliant actor. Mini Manthur was hesitant to speak about anything saying that the time does not feel right to be talking about anything. Many other stars shared their thoughts on the loss. Watch the full video for more!
21 February,2024 04:52 PM IST
Anupamaa actor, Rituraj Singh passed away on February 20, 2024 at the age of 59 due to cardiac arrest. His last rites took place in Mumbai on February 21. Several friends, colleagues and well-wishers from the TV and film industry were spotted at his residence as they came pay their last tribute. Nakuul Mehta, Hiten Tejwani with wife Gauri Pradhan, Arshad Warsi and many other celebrities were spotted. Rituraj Singh is known for shows like Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Kutumb, Abhay 3 and Never Kiss Your Best Friend. He was also seen in Rupali Ganguly’s superhit show, Anupamaa. Rituraj also worked in films like Satyamev Jayate 2 and Badrinath Ki Dulhania. Watch the full video for more!
21 February,2024 11:56 AM IST
B-town stars graced the red carpet of the 69th Filmfare Awards 2024 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on January 28. From Ranbir Kapoor, and Rajkummar Rao to Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan attended the mega awards night. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, State Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi and Gujarat BJP President CR Patil attended the Filmfare Awards night. India's star shuttler PV Sindhu also attended the 69th Filmfare Awards 2024. Notably in July 2023, the Gujarat Tourism Corporation Limited (TCGL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Worldwide Media Pvt Ltd (A Times Group Company) to organise the 69th Filmfare Awards.
29 January,2024 02:59 PM IST
On the auspicious day of Ayodhya Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha, numerous guests were invited to the remarkable event, including notable personalities such as industrialists, cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, as well as Bollywood icons like Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Ayushmann Khurrana, filmmaker Rohit Shetty, and many more.
22 January,2024 06:14 PM IST
Mouni Roy kickstarted the year on a musical note with the music video' Love Ya' featuring Diljit Dosanjh. In an exclusive conversation with mid-day.com, the actress spoke about working with Diljit Dosanjh, her music taste, compartmentalization of actors based on medium, Brahmastra, and working with Shah Rukh Khan
17 January,2024 06:00 PM IST
As India-Maldives diplomatic tensions brewing, President Muizzu has made a ‘desperate’ attempt to boost tourism. Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu requested China to intensify efforts to send more tourists. This appeal comes in the wake of a diplomatic spat with India after Maldivian MPs’ derogatory remarks. During his 5-day visit, President Muizzu described China as the “closest” ally of Maldives. Muizzu also lauded China’s Belt & Road initiative projects which were initiated by President Jinping in 2014. Maldivian media reported that the two countries signed a $50 million project aimed at developing integrated tourism zone. As per Maldives Tourism Ministry, India remained the largest tourist market for the country in 2023. However, after the India-Maldives row, #boycottmaldives started trending on social media. Showing solidarity with India, travel company EaseMyTrip also cancelled flight bookings to Maldives from Jan 08.
10 January,2024 03:59 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
