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Indo-Asian News Service or IANS is a private Indian news agency. The IANS was founded by Indian American publisher Gopal Raju as the India Abroad News Service. It was later renamed the Indo-Asian News Service. The IANS has its main offices located in Noida.

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Shah Rukh Khan: 'Kaamyaab', a small film with a big heart
2286 days ago
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Shah Rukh Khan: 'Kaamyaab', a small film with a big heart

Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Superstar Shah Rukh Khan wished the entire team of 'Kaamyaab' luck and said that it is a small film with a big heart.## Shah Rukh, whose Red Chillies Entertainment will be presenting the movie, took to Twitter, were he shared a photograph go himself along with the cast of the film.## "A small film with a big heart...and some heart breaks. Hope it finds love from those who see it. All the best to the team....and bas ab enjoy life aur option hi kya hai... #KaamyaabInCinemas," he captioned the image.## Directed by Hardik Mehta, "Kaamyaab", deals with the story of a character actor in Hindi cinema.## It features Sanjay Mishra and Deepak Dobriyal in lead roles.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Urvashi Rautela cancels event in Greece due to COVID-19
2286 days ago
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Urvashi Rautela cancels event in Greece due to COVID-19

Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Actress Urvashi Rautela has cancelled her event n Athens, Greece due to the outbreak of COVID-19.## Urvashi, who represented India at the Miss Universe 2015 pageant, was supposed to perform at a grand wedding in Athens, Greece.## Till March 5, mainland China reported 139 new cases, up from 119 a day earlier, as well as 31 new deaths. More than 92,000 people globally have tested positive and 3,100 have died.## The number of confirmed cases outside China were reported in South Korea (5,766), Italy (3,089), Iran (2,922), Japan (1,023, including 706 on Diamond Princess), France (285), Germany (262), the US (154), Spain (151), Singapore (112), Hong Kong (104), the UK (85), Kuwait (56), Norway (56), Australia (52), Malaysia (50), Bahrain (49), Thailand (47), Taiwan (42), Switzerland (37), Canada (33), Sweden (32), Austria (29), India (29), the UAE (27), Iraq (26), Netherlands (24), Belgium (23), Iceland (16), Vietnam (16), Lebanon (13), Oman (12), Algeria (12), San Marino (10), Israel (10), Macau (10), Croatia (nine), Greece (eight), Qatar (eight), Finland (seven), Ecuador (seven), Ireland (six), Mexico (five), Pakistan (five), Czech Republic (five), Russia (four), Senegal (four), Romania (four), Portugal (four), Belarus (four), Philippines (three), Azerbaijan (three), New Zealand (three), Georgia (three), Brazil (two), Indonesia (two), Slovenia (two), Hungary (two), Estonia (two), Egypt (two), and one each in Poland, Latvia, Nigeria, Dominican Republic, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Luxembourg, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Andorra, Jordan, Tunisia, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Armenia, Argentina and Chile, according to figures issued by the South China Morning Post.## The deaths outside China were recorded in Italy (107), Iran (92), South Korea (35), Japan (12), the US (11), France (four), Hong Kong (two), Australia (two), Spain (one), San Marino (one), Taiwan (one), Thailand (one) and the Philippines (one).## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Nakuul Mehta: Would rather be a web star than a Bollywood struggler
2286 days ago
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Nakuul Mehta: Would rather be a web star than a Bollywood struggler

Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Popular television actor Nakuul Mehra finds the web entertainment space exciting and says that he would rather enjoy being the star on the web than a struggler in Bollywood.## Nakuul recently appeared in the ZEE5 web series "Never Kiss Your Best Friend" and the short film anthology "Zindagi In Shorts" that is streaming on Flipkart video. In both projects, he has received a positive response.## While earlier the natural career progression of a successful television actor was to try and find space in Bollywood films, Nakuul told IANS: "I think more exciting work is happening on the web, and there is honestly no difference in the value of production of a feature film and a well-made web show. If I think of reach, both the platforms have the widest reach across all age and socio-economic status of the audience. Both are accessible."## "I also think that people tend to look at a TV actor not as celebrated as a film actor. But an actor is an actor, isn't it? I would love to be a part of big Bollywood films but not because it is a ''Bollywood project'' but because I will not get such an opportunity on TV or web. I would rather be a celebrated talent on the web than a struggling actor in Bollywood," said Nakuul who is known for TV shows like "Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara" and "Ishqbaaaz".## For more and latest news about TV, stay tuned with us.

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'Kyunki Saas Bhi...' fame Rushali bags short film
2287 days ago
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'Kyunki Saas Bhi...' fame Rushali bags short film

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Actress Rushali Arora, who is best known for her role in the popular TV show 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi', will be seen in a short film titled 'One Night Stand'.## "It's a thriller. It's about rape and revenge. I took up the role because it has some new challenges for me as an artist. It's always exciting to do different new characters, I always look for new elements," she said.## "One Night Stand" also features actor Mayank Mishra.## "For me before signing any character it is very important to make sure that the role is new to me and offers me a new challenge. I enjoy playing colorful characters on screen," Rushali added.## For more and latest news about TV, stay tuned with us.

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'Kasautii Zindagii Kay' gets fresh faces in cast
2287 days ago
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'Kasautii Zindagii Kay' gets fresh faces in cast

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) 'Divya Drishti' actress Parull Chaudhry and Kunal Thakur, who played Shahid Kapoor's on-screen friend in the blockbuster 'Kabir Singh', have joined the cast of 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay'.## " 'Kasauti...' is my debut on television and it couldn't have been better, because this is a legendary show. I grew up watching this show. TV as a medium is new to me but it's great fun," said Kunal about "Kasauti...", which is a reboot of the 2001 show of the same name.## "On set, I am learning so many new things, the production people, director all are very nice and helpful. Working with Balaji Telefilms will give me great exposure," he added.## Parull is also thrilled about joining the show. " 'Divya Drishti' wrapped up less than two weeks ago and I was holidaying in Kerala when I got a call from Balaji Telefilms, so I was finalised without any audition or look-test, based on a previous audition. In 'Kasauti...' I am playing Anurag's elder sister, Rakhi, who has returned from Canada."## For more and latest news about TV, stay tuned with us.

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Rupali dances barefoot on scorching floor of Sun temple in Ahmedabad
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Rupali dances barefoot on scorching floor of Sun temple in Ahmedabad

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Actress Rupali Ganguly is preparing hard for her new show 'Anupamaa', in which she will be seen playing a mother, who has the hidden talent of a Kathak dancer. And to get into the skin of the character, Rupali danced barefoot on the scorching floor of the Sun Temple in Ahmedabad.## "It might sound a little weird but I love being barefoot. Hence, I loved dancing barefoot on the heated floors of Sun Temple. Although my feet are scorched and burnt, I enjoyed so much that I couldn't feel any pain and continued giving the shot. I hope the audiences love my performance too," Rupali said.## "Anupamaa" will soon air on Star Plus.## For more and latest news about TV, stay tuned with us.

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From 'Barsaat' to 'Ramayan': Ramanand Sagar between covers
2287 days ago
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From 'Barsaat' to 'Ramayan': Ramanand Sagar between covers

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Late filmmaker Ramanand Sagar would have been 102 if he was around. His life has now been documented in the form of a book unveiled by his son, cinematographer Prem Sagar.## Ramanand Sagar is best known as the maker of the popular mythological show of the eighties, "Ramayan", which ran on Doordarshan from January 1987 to July 1988. The book, in the form of a memoir, captures Ramanand Sagar's life and times from 1949 when he first made his mark as a writer in Raj Kapoor's "Barsaat" to the time he created "Ramayan" for national television.## Aptly titled "An Epic Life: Ramanand Sagar, From Barsaat To Ramayan", the book was unveiled on Sony TV's "The Kapil Sharma Show".## Presenting a copy of the book to actor-comedian Kapil Sharma, Prem Sagar recalled how Indian television changed forever after the first episode of "Ramayan" was aired on January 25, 1987. He remembered how the show became a national obsession within weeks.## Ramanand Sagar started his Bollywood career as a clapper boy in the 1936 silent movie "Raiders Of The Rail Road" and went to become a successful writer, director, and producer. The book reveals several hitherto unknown facts about his life.## For more and latest news about TV, stay tuned with us.

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Nishad Vaidya returns to television after four years
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Nishad Vaidya returns to television after four years

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Actor Nishad Vaidya of 'Amita Ka Amit' fame has spoken about returning to television with the newly-launched show 'Qurbaan Hua'.## The last daily soap he did was 'Bhaage Re Mann', which went off air in 2016.## "The break was not intentional. I have done a few episodic roles in 'Code Red' but after that, there was a phase when I was not getting roles according to my wish list. I preferred to wait. That was the time I used to feel very low and down. People often think that when one person is feeling low or depressed, it is mostly because of a heartbreak. But that's not the case," he said.## "As an artist when you know that you have the potential but nothing is happening according to your preference, you feel low. My parents have been a rock-solid support system to me and their presence and guidance helped me to bounce back," he added.## Speaking about his new role, Nishad said: "Alekh is only concerned about his own designation and wants to satisfy his own ego. Beyond that, he doesn't care about anything. I have been eagerly waiting to play a character like this. Alekh is a dark guy and I am learning a lot on the set. Playing Alekh is allowing me to explore my wings and fly."## For more and latest news about TV, stay tuned with us.

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When 'Ramayan' cast was approached for sensuous shoots
2289 days ago
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When 'Ramayan' cast was approached for sensuous shoots

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Actor Arun Govil, who became a national icon in the eighties playing Ram in the eighties serial 'Ramayan', recalled there was a time when the cast of the series was approached for sensuous photoshoots! ## "While we were shooting for 'Ramayan', a lot of renowned magazines approached me and the other cast members to do sensuous photoshoots for them. They were so desperate that they were ready to pay hefty amounts of money for it. But none of us accepted their offers and we believed that our audiences' look up to and rest their faith in us. We could never take the chance of breaking their trust for money," said Arun. ## He opened up about this and working on Ramanand Sagar's hit TV serial of the eighties during "The Kapil Sharma Show". The actor was joined by his "Ramayan" co-stars Deepika Chikhalia, Sunil Lahri along with producer Subhash Sagar. ## The episode will be aired this weekend on Sony Entertainment Television. ## For more and the latest news about TV, stay tuned to us.

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