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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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Shubhangi Atre Reveals Hilarious Upcoming Sequence In 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai'
1611 days ago
TV

Shubhangi Atre Reveals Hilarious Upcoming Sequence In 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai'

Mumbai, Jan 11 (IANS) Popular sitcom 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai' is loved by the audience for the mischievous Vibhuti Narayan (Aasif Sheikh) and the way he flirts with Angoori Bhabi (Shubhangi Atre).## But now, the show is bringing a new twist as Angoori will be pregnant and Vibhuti is seen as her brother. Actress Shubhangi Atre calls this sequence as most interesting and hilarious.## The track revolves around Angoori informing Tiwari (Rohitashv Gaur) that she is pregnant. However, at the same time, Tiwari also tells Angoori that he wishes he had a brother-in-law who could manage the business to spend more time with her.## Angoori's father, Bhoorey Lal (Rakesh Bedi) shares that Angoori had a brother named Juttan who was lost right after birth. At Angoori's 'Godh Bharayi', Bhoorey sees his 'Khandani nishaani' on Vibhuti's neck and claims that Vibhuti is his lost son and Angoori's lost brother, Juttan.## Shubhangi a.k.a. Angoori, shares: "It is the funniest and intriguing sequence, and the audience is going to experience stomach-hurting laughter while watching it. It will be interesting to see Vibhuti squirm when he finds Angoori is his sister. But is it the truth, or is it just another twisted story cooked up by Tiwari to get a brother-in-law?".## 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai' airs on &TV.## Stay tuned...

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Pawan Kalyan's Ex-Wife Renu Desai And Her Son Test Positive For Covid
1611 days ago
Tollywood

Pawan Kalyan's Ex-Wife Renu Desai And Her Son Test Positive For Covid

Hyderabad, Jan 11 (IANS) Actress Renu Desai, Telugu star Pawan Kalyan's ex-wife, along with her son has tested positive for Covid. The 'Badri' actress took to Instagram to announce the same.## Pawan Kalyan's ex-wife Renu Desai and their son Akira Nandan had tested positive. In her brief note, Renu conveyed that both of them have been recovering well, as she urged everyone to wear masks and take precautions.## Renu also informed that she has been fully vaccinated, while she advised everyone to do the same.## "Hello.. In spite of sitting at home most of the time and sitting at home for new years, Akira and I tested positive with symptoms few days ago", the 'Johnny' actress wrote.## Renu conveyed, "We both are recovering now and I request all of you to please take this 3rd wave seriously. Wear your masks and be careful as much as possible".## "I had both my vaccines last year and was going to give Akira his now. But, he tested positive before that", Renu said.## With the pandemic spreading like wildfire, the list of celebrities who have tested positive for the virus in recent times has increased.## Stay tuned...

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Covid Will Turn The Poor Into Beggars, Fears Vijay Antony
1611 days ago
Kollywood

Covid Will Turn The Poor Into Beggars, Fears Vijay Antony

Chennai, Jan 10 (IANS) Expressing his anger at the havoc being wreaked by Covid on the masses, especially the poor, Tamil film actor and music director Vijay Antony on Monday, said it would be better if somebody dropped a bomb on the world and destroyed it once and for all.## The usually soft-spoken actor, who is known for being careful with his choice of words and statements, took to social media to express his anger at repeated waves of the pandemic forcing frequent lockdowns and thereby badly affecting the livelihoods of the poor.## Writing in Tamil, he said,"Corona will make the rich become richer and will change the poor into becoming beggars. Just like how someone dropped a bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, it would be great if somebody dropped a bomb on the world and destroyed it once and for all. Long live with prosperity".## The actor, who has been delivering hit after hit, is considered to be a producer's delight. In fact, Vijay Antony was the only actor in the Tamil film industry who chose to take a pay cut during the previous lockdown, in a bid to help out his producers, who would have otherwise suffered losses.## Stay tuned...

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Release Of Dulquer Salmaan's 'Salute' Postponed Due To Covid Spike
1611 days ago
Mollywood

Release Of Dulquer Salmaan's 'Salute' Postponed Due To Covid Spike

Chennai, Jan 10 (IANS) The release of director Rosshan Andrrews' much-awaited Malayalam film, 'Salute', featuring Dulquer Salmaan in the lead, has been postponed.## The film was eagerly awaited as Dulquer plays a cop in the film for the very first time.## Taking to social media to make the announcement about the film's release being postponed, Dulquer said, "We at Wayfarer films are bound to show social responsibility ahead of our personal interests. Just like all of you, we were most excited and eagerly awaiting our next release.## "Owing to recent developments and the spike in Covid-19 and Omicron cases, we have taken the difficult decision to postpone the release of 'Salute'. We apologize if we've disappointed you. But in times like this, we must prioritize health and safety.## "We request everyone to stay safe. We will be back. At the earliest. We thank each and every one of you for your support".## Stay tuned...

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Technical Issue Denies 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' A BAFTA Nod
1611 days ago
Hollywood

Technical Issue Denies 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' A BAFTA Nod

Los Angeles, Jan 11 (IANS) 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' may be shattering one box-office record after another and generating a healthy Oscar buzz, but there's one award that the Tom Holland-starrer definitely won't be picking up this awards season: a BAFTA, reports 'Variety'.## The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced that the movie won't be considered for any awards after failing to meet "eligibility criteria".## A spokesperson for BAFTA said: "'Spider-Man: No Way Home' did not meet the eligibility criteria for the EE British Academy Film Awards 2022 and therefore did not qualify for entry.## "As outlined in our rulebook, all films must be made available to voting members on BAFTA View prior to Round One voting closing to ensure fairness and parity for all titles, and the film was not made available by the distributor".## Round One closed on January 3. On BAFTA View, there is a 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' page for members' consideration, with a description of the film; however, 'Variety' understands that the film itself was never made available to view. When members click on the page, they can access only a trailer for the movie.## Stay tuned...

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Authenticity Appeals To Audiences Even If The Plot Is Region-Specific: Allu Arjun
1611 days ago
Tollywood

Authenticity Appeals To Audiences Even If The Plot Is Region-Specific: Allu Arjun

Hyderabad, Jan 10 (IANS) The story of 'Pushpa' is centred around the Rayalaseema region in southern Andhra Pradesh, yet it was this past year's biggest pan-India hit. Are Indian audiences finally warming up to the idea that content matters more than regional specificities?## At least Allu Arjun, the star of 'Pushpa', believes this is happening. "The success of 'Pushpa' across northern India only validates my belief," he said. "Even if the plot is region-centric, its authenticity and the conviction with which the movie is made will appeal to audiences".## The success of 'Pushpa' has also opened up Allu Arjun to the idea of appearing in more multi-language movies.## In a recent media interview, on being asked if he's prepared to act in a Bollywood movie, Allu Arjun said: "In addition to Hindi, I am open to acting in movies of other languages. I would like to entertain a wider audience".## He added on a philosophical note: "Performance is nothing but the actor's mindset; the broader it is, the wider the reach".## Is he prepping for the second part of 'Pushpa'? For the moment, Allu Arjun is only prepared to say that he is "basking in the glory" of the film's success.## Stay tuned...

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Hrithik Roshan's Vedha Gets Thumbs Up From Original Vikram Of 'Vikram Vedha'
1611 days ago
Bollywood

Hrithik Roshan's Vedha Gets Thumbs Up From Original Vikram Of 'Vikram Vedha'

Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan, who on the occasion of his birthday unveiled his look from the action-thriller 'Vikram Vedha' on Monday, received praise from R. Madhavan, who played Vikram in the original Tamil language neo-noir action thriller.## Madhavan, took to his Twitter and quote tweeted Hrithik's tweet saying, "Now that's a 'Vedha' I do want to see. Wow bro this is EPIC. Damnnn".## Madhavan, essayed the role of Vikram, a brave and honest police inspector who is decisive about right and wrong, in the original 'Vikram Vedha' where he locks horns with Vijay Sethupathi's Vedha, a criminal with an acute sense of grey shades of humans.## With Saif Ali Khan essaying the role of Vikram, the Hindi adaptation of the film is poised to become an epic battle between the two stars. The film, which also has Radhika Apte in lead role, is set for a September 30 release.## Stay tuned...

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Karan Johar Congratulates Tovino Thomas For 'Minnal Murali', Actor Shares Message On Insta
1612 days ago
Mollywood

Karan Johar Congratulates Tovino Thomas For 'Minnal Murali', Actor Shares Message On Insta

Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) Tovino Thomas, who has been basking in the success of his recent Malayalam superhero film 'Minnal Murali', recently received praise from Dharma Productions head honcho Karan Johar, who sent a personalized text on the actor's WhatsApp.## To express gratitude for the same, Tovino took to his Instagram and shared a screengrab of the message.## The message shared by Karan reads, "Hey Tovino! I finally got the opportunity to watch Minnal Murali last night and has so much fun! So smartly made and keeping the entertainment quotient right through! Was a clutter breaker superhero film! And of course you were and are incredible! Congratulations! Such a joy! (sic)".## To which Tovino replied with a humble, "Thank you so much sir! It means a lot to us".## Speaking about it, Tovino said, "It is always wonderful to be appreciated and 'Minnal Murali' proves that good cinema goes beyond geographies and powerful stories are not just viewed but loved by all".## He added, "To play 'Minnal Murali' and to see our film touch so many people, globally, is still unbelievable. This is huge not just for our film but for industries, creators and talent who make cinema".## Stay tuned...

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Kapil Sharma's Special 'I'm Not Done Yet' Trailer Unveiled
1612 days ago
Digital Media

Kapil Sharma's Special 'I'm Not Done Yet' Trailer Unveiled

Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) The trailer of 'I'm Not Done Yet' - star comedian and TV host Kapil Sharma's maiden special comedy show - has been launched by Netflix on Monday.## With the trailer of this upcoming Netflix stand-up special, Kapil will be seen talking about his desire to keep reinventing himself, pushing his creative genius, and openly admitting that "He's Not Done Yet".## He is seen reminiscing about his past, opens up about his family, his social media missteps, and his love for music and theatre, all while he entertains us.## Kapil mentions in the trailer, "I feel I'm not done yet, these words go really well with my life".## "Abhi kay liye itna hi, par picture… sorry, special abhi baki hai mere dost (That's it for now, the special is yet to come my friend) as Kapil brings his raw charm and his unfiltered, true self to fans like never before. Bhulna matt (Don't forget), January 28 - only on Netflix".## The stand-up special is produced by Banijay Asia and BeingU Studios.## It is slated to drop on January 28.## Stay tuned...

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Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya Confident About Success Of 'Bangarraju'
1612 days ago
Tollywood

Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya Confident About Success Of 'Bangarraju'

Hyderabad, Jan 10 (IANS) The musical night event of Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya-starrer 'Bangarraju' was held in Hyderabad as the father-son duo sounded confident about the movie's success.## Nagarjuna, during his speech, revealed that the theatrical trailer of 'Bangarraju' will be launched on January 11, a couple of days before the movie hits the screens.## The 'Manmadhudu' actor also remembers January 14, the release date of 'Bangarraju', as an important day for Annapurna Studios, because it was founded on the same date.## As the movie is prepping up with the other release formalities, Nagarjuna said, "Bangarraju is a proper Sankranthi festival film. It can be enjoyed with your friends and family this Sankranthi season".## Naga Chaitanya thanked his team who had made it to the movie's release even during the pandemic. As Chaitanya lauded director Kalyan Krishna, music director Anup Rubens, and the other team members, he became quite emotional.## "Telugu's classical movie 'Manam' is one of the best movies for our family. Anup, who composed a blockbuster album for 'Manam' has hit the bull's eye for 'Bangarraju', as I see all the songs from the movie have become viral", Chaitanya said.## Chaitanya also conveyed that the movie will bring in the festivity. "Bangarraju has imbibed all the aspects of entertainment. We will bring the Sankranthi festival to the theatres".## The music event ended on a high note, creating much buzz on the upcoming release of 'Bangarraju'. Krithi Shetty, Faria Abdullah, other actresses, and the entire team were present at the musical event.## Naga Chaitanya and Nagarjuna are to appear on the screen together in this movie, which is billed as a socio-fantasy drama, touted to be a sequel to 'Soggade Chinni Nayana'.## Helmed by Kalyan Krishna, the movie also stars Ramya Krishna, Krithi Shetty, Faria Abdulla, and others in important roles. While many other biggies like 'Bheemla Nayak', 'Radhe Shyam', and 'RRR' backed off from the Sankranthi race, 'Bangarraju' is set for theatrical release on January 14.## Stay tuned...

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NCW Seeks Action Against Actor Siddharth For 'Lewd' Tweet Against Saina Nehwal
1612 days ago
Kollywood

NCW Seeks Action Against Actor Siddharth For 'Lewd' Tweet Against Saina Nehwal

Chennai, Jan 10 (IANS) Condemning a "lewd and inappropriate remark" by actor Siddharth against badminton player Saina Nehwal on Twitter, the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday sought "prompt and strict action" against the actor for using indecent language for women on social media.## In a statement issued by the NCW, which was shared by its chairperson Rekha Sharma on Twitter, the commission said that it had come across a post of actor Siddhart using lewd comments on Twitter on the post of Saina Nehwal.## The NCW termed Sidharth's tweet as being "misogynist and outrageous to the modesty of a woman amounting to disrespect and insult to the dignity of women on the social media platforms. (sic)"## Stating that it had taken suo moto cognizance of the issue, the commission said that its chairperson Rekha Sharma had written to the Director-General of Police, Maharashtra to investigate the matter and register an FIR under the relevant provisions of law.## Rekha Sharma has also written to Twitter India's Resident Grievance Officer, asking the social media platform to immediately block Siddharth's account and take appropriate action against him for posting offensive remarks on Nehwal's post, thereby "outraging her modesty and insulting her right to live with dignity".## Stay tuned...

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Hrithik Roshan Goes Fierce, Intense In First Look Of 'Vikram Vedha'
1612 days ago
Bollywood

Hrithik Roshan Goes Fierce, Intense In First Look Of 'Vikram Vedha'

Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) On his 48th birthday on Monday, Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan treated his fans with his first look as Vedha from the upcoming film 'Vikram Vedha'.## Hrithik took to Instagram, where he unveiled his look. Covered in blood, the actor is seen sporting a rugged yet intense look as he sports a heavy beard and mustache. The star completed his look with sunglasses and staring at the camera lens.## "VEDHA. #vikramvedha," he wrote as the caption for the image, which currently has 882K likes on the photo-sharing website.## The film stars Hrithik and Saif Ali Khan in lead roles, with Radhika Apte in a crucial role. Pushkar and Gayatri, the original writers and directors, are donning the directora¿s hats for the Hindi remake as well.## A cult film in its own right 'Vikram Vedha' is a neo-noir action crime thriller film. Based on the Indian meta-folktale 'Vikram aur Betaal', the film tells the story of a tough police officer who sets out to track down and kill an equally tough gangster.## This original Tamil blockbuster starred R. Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi.## 'Vikram Vedha' is presented by Gulshan Kumar, T-Series Films, and Reliance Entertainment in association with Friday Filmworks and YNOT Studios Production. The film is directed by Pushkar & Gayatri and produced by S. Sashikanth and produced by Bhushan Kumar.## 'Vikram Vedha' will hit the big screens globally on September 30.## वेधा .VEDHA#vikramvedha pic.twitter.com/4GDkb7BXpl— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) January 10, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

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