Farah Khan, the choreographer of the iconic song "Dard-E-Disco" from the film Om Shanti Om, recently revealed that the song's rather absurd lyrics were written by Javed Akhtar in just five minutes. She also shared that she had given him a unique yet accurate brief to write the lyrics in the style of legendary poet Gulzar. This is not the first time Farah has invoked Gulzar in front of Javed Akhtar, as she had also sought his help in deciphering Gulzar's Urdu lyrics for the song "Satrangi Re" from the film Dil Se. Javed Akhtar also recalled the brief Farah gave him for "Dard-E-Disco" in another podcast earlier this year, stating that the song's meaninglessness was intentional.
Stand-up comedian Samay Raina recently made a powerful comeback with his new show. While performing in Delhi, he opened up about the backlash and mental toll of the controversial India's Got Latent show. He also spoke about the struggles of comedians in India, announcing the second season of the show during his performance. Later, Raina also tendered an apology to the Supreme Court for any offensive remarks made on the show.
In a surprising turn of events, Abhishek Bajaj has been officially evicted from Bigg Boss 19 this weekend. Earlier, there were rumors that he was in the secret room, but they turned out to be false. Fans are disappointed with his elimination, but his journey in the house was full of fire and drama.
After much anticipation, it has been announced that Keerthy Suresh's upcoming film Revolver Rita will hit theatres on November 28th. The title teaser, released last year, gave audiences a glimpse into the bold and fierce world of the film's protagonist - a woman who takes on oppression in her own unique way. With an all-star cast and promising elements of action, comedy, and female empowerment, Revolver Rita is set to be a standout entry in Tamil cinema this year.
Major Ravi, a retired Army officer, has had a polarizing career in the Mollywood film industry. While he has collaborated with superstar Mohanlal on several films, none of them have been successful at the box office. His latest film, reportedly based on Operation Sindoor, has sparked criticism from Mohanlal's fans. With a history of jingoistic narration and outdated scripts, Major Ravi's films have failed to connect with the masses. And with his recent comments against Mohanlal's highly anticipated film, Empuraan, he has further fueled the dislike towards him among Mohanlal's fans.
After much speculation and anticipation, it has been revealed that Priyanka will be taking on the leading role in the next season of Naagin. Ekta Kapoor announced the news during her appearance on Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 19 Weekend Ka Vaar episode. This comes after Ekta's successful partnership with Bigg Boss with season 15 winner Tejasswi Prakash being cast as the lead in Naagin 6. Fans are eagerly waiting to watch Priyanka's portrayal of the iconic Naagin character.
The popular anime series One-Punch Man is set to air in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on Sony YAY! starting Saturday, November 22. This marks the second time the series will be available in Hindi, with the first season currently streaming on Amazon MX player. The announcement also hints at the possibility of Season 3 airing on Sony YAY! in the future. Fans across South Asia can look forward to watching the beloved series on the channel.
The K-Pop world is in mourning as it is announced that Moonbin, member of popular South Korean group ASTRO, has passed away at the young age of 25. While the official cause of death is yet to be confirmed, police are currently investigating the possibility of suicide. The news has devastated fans, who are expressing their grief and sending their condolences to the singer's family, friends, and fellow group members. Moonbin will always be remembered as an angel to his devoted fans, who have been with him since his pre-debut days.
As rumours about Abhishek and Neelam's eviction from Bigg Boss 19 caused a stir online, Awez Darbar took to social media to express his disappointment. The dance-maker and participant on the show expressed that this news hurt him more than his own eviction. Reports suggest that Pranit More was given the power to save one contestant, and he chose to save Ashnoor, resulting in Abhishek and Neelam's eviction. In a surprising twist, the makers of Bigg Boss 19 have confirmed that the show will not be extended despite rumours, and the grand finale is set for December 7, 2025.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the main celebration of the Silver Jubilee of Uttarakhand state's formation at the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun today. With an estimated one lakh people expected to attend, grand arrangements have been made for the event. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami is also expected to be in attendance, and a commemorative postal stamp will be launched by the Prime Minister to mark the occasion. Stay tuned for updates on this historic event.