Old tweet resurfaces as Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed sparks controversy with comments on Indian captain Rohit Sharma. In the old tweet from 2018, Mohamed had criticized Kohli for playing a "British invented game," endorsing foreign brands and getting married in Italy. This comes after her recent comment calling Sharma "fat" and "unimpressive." The online reactions to her tweets have been strong.
Congress leader Shama Mohamed's remarks on Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma sparked a political controversy, with the Trinamool Congress showing support for her statements. While Trinamool Congress MP Sougata Ray defended Mohamed's remarks on Sharma's fitness and captaincy, the Congress distanced itself from her views, emphasizing that they were personal and did not reflect the party's stance. The BJP capitalized on the situation, accusing the Congress of targeting the national cricket captain and insulting Indian cricket supporters.
Popular Kannada actor, producer and director Bungle Shama Rao Dwarakanath, also known as Dwarakish, passed away at the age of 81 due to a cardiac arrest. His sudden demise has left the film industry and fans in shock. Several legends, including Rajinikanth and politicians like D K Shivakumar and H D Kumaraswamy, have expressed their condolences and remembered Dwarakish's contributions towards the Kannada film industry. His versatile talent and impactful roles will always be remembered by his fans and colleagues.