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Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) Actor Pankaj Tripathi, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming streaming film ‘Parivarik ManuRanjan’, has spoken about his journey into spirituality and how it has been helping him to attain control over his emotions.

The actor spoke with IANS along with his co-actor Aditi Rao Hydari in the Goregaon east area of Mumbai, and said that while he has managed to have control over expression of emotions but he is yet to master the art of not letting an emotion affect him.

He told IANS, “I am a sanyasi who is holding on to the external. I need to practice the internal, that is the final process. I don't express my anger, that is one thing. But to not get angry, is another thing. That is the control that I have. If I get angry, I know that my anger will disappear in a few seconds. That is all I understand. The anger taking over my mind cannot be stopped. But how I react in anger is something in my control”.

“Greed, greed, lust, all emotions are inside of us. There is everything inside us. There is violence and violence. I would say that I’m still working on it”, he added.

Earlier, the actor had said that the preparation of an actor far precedes the preparation for a character. He shared that while playing a part requires a specific time frame, actors prepare throughout their lives, and it’s a constant process.

He earlier told IANS, “You get to play a character in one or two weeks or three weeks. You read the film, and then you try to be close to the character. It’s a matter of a few weeks, it takes years to prepare an actor. Like how it takes 4 days to make a chair, but it takes 4 years for the carpenter to learn how to make it perfectly”.

Meanwhile, ‘Parivarik ManuRanjan’ is set to drop on November 13, 2026 on November 13, 2026 on SonyLIV.

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Los Angeles, Nov 10 (IANS) English actress Bonnie Wright, who essayed the role of Ginny Weasley in the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise has spoken about her newborn son’s health.

The actress shared that her newborn has been hospitalised 6 times in the first five weeks of his life. The 35-year-old actress gave birth to her 2nd child, Aster, at the end of September, a sibling for 3-year-old Elio.

Bonnie and her husband Andrew Lococo's baby was born with a condition which she has not disclosed and, despite the ordeal, the actress shared that he has been a "strong, chill little baby".

She recently took to her Instagram, and shared a picture of herself holding her younger son with his face covered by a white love heart emoji.

She wrote in the caption, “Our sweet little Aster has been to the hospital 6 times in his 5 weeks of life. Getting treatment for a condition we knew he’d be born with. He is such a strong, chill little baby. Feeling so lucky to have such supportive family and friends. Helping take Elio to preschool, cooking us meals, checking in on us. The village is possible, text/call your pals”.

In October, she took to her Instagram, and announced his birth, as she wrote, “Say hello to our son Aster Sky Wright Lococo born at home on the 28th September. Our little star has been showered in love by his big brother Elio. Thank you universe for my loving bundle of boys”.

Prior to this, in April, she spoke about her pregnancy as se posted a picture of Elio lying across her pregnant belly.

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Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) Director Vivek Agnihotri, who earlier criticised the reckless usage of firecrackers on Diwali, has now backtracked. The director took to his X, formerly Twitter, and shared that he deleted his previous tweet addressed to the Mayor of Mumbai, Ritu Tawde.

He shared that the reason behind deleting his tweet is that he doesn’t want to feed any “narrative”, after he received backlash for his previous tweet from certain sections of the Internet users.

He wrote, “I am deleting my previous tweet. Neither do I want to be the reason for anyone’s outrage nor do I want to enable or weaken anyone’s cultural or environmental narrative. Happy Diwali to everyone, once again”.

The director, who is known for ‘The Kashmir Files’, ‘The Tashkent Files’, ‘The Bengal Files’ and others, earlier penned a long tweet, and spoke about a potential fire hazard at his house was averted just in time as his dogs alerted everyone in the house about an errant rocket.

He wrote, “Last night, our balcony sofa caught fire after being hit by an errant rocket. Thankfully, our dogs alerted us in time, and the fire-resistant fabric helped prevent a potentially serious accident. We had always feared something like this could happen. This time, we were lucky but what about other victims? Who doesn’t love celebrating Diwali? But errant rockets are not a cultural pride, they are a fire hazard. Our great culture doesn’t permit us to put innocent lives, homes and property at risk. Your appeal may have come a little late, but it will mean little without strict enforcement”.

He further mentioned, “More importantly, accountability must not end with those bursting crackers. Those responsible for creating awareness, enforcing court orders, ensuring fire safety and preventing such violations must also be held accountable. I hope the authorities will investigate the fires across Mumbai and fix responsibility wherever negligence or failure to enforce the law is established”.

“Whatever a person in a position of responsibility does, others follow. The standards they set become the standards society lives by”, he added.

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Los Angeles, Nov 9 (IANS) Actor Bill Skarsgard has a bit of a sinister side, and he doesn’t shy away from playing it out in dire straits. The actor has shared that he uses the voice of his terrifying ‘IT’ character Pennywise when his kids misbehave.

The 36-year-old actor has played Stephen King's horror clown in two films, ‘IT’ and the sequel ‘IT: Chapter 2’, as well as in TV series ‘IT: Welcome To Derry’ and he has said that his two children with partner Alida Morberg sometimes hear the creepy voice of Pennywise as well as the vampire from his 2024 Nosferatu remake.

The actor recently appeared on the ‘Happy Sad Confused’ podcast, where he was asked if his children had heard his "Pennywise voice".

Responding to the same, he said, "Yeah, if they misbehave. He can slip out there. Can slip in, can slip out and Nosferatu can pop in. There’s a whole colourful bunch of schizophrenic daddy”.

During the podcast, the actor also shared that he didn't get a call from the producers of the next ‘James Bond’ movie to audition for the role as the superspy, but he's adamant he would much rather play a villain in the film like Mads Mikkelsen's role as Le Chiffre opposite Daniel Craig in ‘Casino Royale’.

He said, “They didn’t call me about James Bond. I don’t know what that was about. Every single British, Australian (actor) but maybe they were like, 'We can’t do a Swede for this guy'. I wasn’t even thrown into the mix. I just want to go in and do one Mads Mikkelsen villain”.

He added of playing bad guys, "It’s not something that I’m actively looking for, but if I feel compelled to do something, yeah. It’s the weird thing. A lot of people ask me, what goes into picking your roles or whatever and I don’t really know how to say it other than I feel drawn or compelled to”.

“But I’ve also noticed that I don’t want to become jaded. Which means that I think I could probably go long stretches without working and waiting for something to be compelling enough for me to work on. For a villain, it would have to be something that felt original to me, that was something that I hadn’t done before. I feel, kind of, spent with those things. But there are villains (that) could be really fun in different ways and if it’s the right kind”, he added.

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Los Angeles, Nov 9 (IANS) Hollywood actress Jennifer Garner recently reflected on her marriage with ex-husband Ben Affleck, and said it was an "incredible" time.

The couple parted ways as they took divorce in 2018. The actress revealed she took the former couple's kids out of school and moved to London for 6 weeks while Ben was shooting a superhero movie in the UK and they used the time to explore Europe with trips to France and Italy.

She recently appeared on the ‘Happy Hour’ podcast, and said, “When my kids were really little, I went to Paris. Ben was shooting some Batman-ish movie in London and we went for 6 weeks. I took them out of school. It was the last time I really took kids out of school, but it was wonderful. It was incredible. It was so fun. And part of that is that we bopped around. We went to Venice, we went to Paris”.

Jennifer revealed the podcast's host Ina Garten was the one who suggested the actress should explore Paris by boat.

She further mentioned, “I’ve done it now, every time I go. Every picture from that night, from that trip, the smile on my kids’ faces - it was such an adventure that you gave us”.

It comes after Ben praised Jennifer’s parenting and called her a "spectacular" mother.

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck married in a private ceremony in Turks and Caicos on June 29, 2005, after falling in love while working together on ‘Daredevil’. The couple had three children, Violet, Seraphina and Samuel. Once considered one of Hollywood's most prominent couples, they announced their separation on June 30, 2015, just a day after their 10th wedding anniversary. They filed for divorce jointly in 2017, and it was finalised in October 2018.

Despite the split, the two have maintained an amicable relationship and continue to co-parent their children.

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Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) Filmmaker Atlee marked 12 years of marriage with wife Priya by sharing a heartfelt note on social media, expressing gratitude for her unconditional love, support and companionship.

The ‘Jawan’ filmmaker looked back on their journey together, revealing that their bond goes back nearly 18 years. Taking to Instagram, Atlee shared an emotional message for Priya, recalling how he had always wished for a true friend who would stand by him through every phase of life. He wrote that while he had prayed for a beautiful life, he received something even more special in the form of his wife.

“Since childhood, I’ve always heard that all you need in life is one true friend who will stand by you forever. I prayed to God for a beautiful life, but He blessed me with something far greater — YOU. You stood by me through every phase of life, turned a boy into a man, a man into a gentleman, and made me a husband, a father, and above all, a better human being. The world may celebrate my success, but deep inside, I know that everything I am today is because of your unconditional love, kindness, and belief in me. 12 beautiful years of marriage and almost 18 years of friendship,” he wrote.

Atlee went on to state, “My greatest achievement in life will always be having you by my side. Without you, I am nothing. With you, I have everything. Thank you for being my best friend, my love, my strength, and my everything. Thank you for choosing me, every single day. Happy 12th Anniversary, my Laddoo, my Suji! @priyaatlee Love you forever and beyond!.”

Atlee and Priya have been together for nearly 18 years and celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary this year. The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Meer, in January 2023. They often share glimpses of their personal life and family moments on social media.

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Thrissur (Kerala), Nov 9 (IANS) BJP's Kerala state Vice President B. Gopalakrishnan on Monday came out in defence of Malayalam superstar Mammootty, who has faced criticism on social media over his visit to his house to bless his daughter and son-in-law.

Gopalakrishnan said there was no reason to view the visit through a political lens.

He said he was extremely happy that Mammootty had taken the trouble to visit his house after missing the wedding.

"Love and friendship are much bigger than politics. That is why Mammootty came. Several senior political leaders also attended my daughter's wedding. Some divisive forces do not want Kerala to remain united and are trying to destroy such friendships. This should be taken as an example," he said.

Mammootty visited Gopalakrishnan's house at Cheroor in Thrissur on Sunday.

He had promised to attend the wedding of Gopalakrishnan's daughter Anagha and Anjith at Guruvayur on November 1 but could not make it.

The actor had set out from Ernakulam for the wedding but had to turn back after getting caught in heavy traffic on the Aluva bridge. He later decided to visit the newlyweds personally.

Mammootty reached the house at 5.25 p.m. and spent nearly an hour there before leaving at 6.20 p.m.

Film producer Anto Joseph accompanied him.

The actor had coffee and sweet potato and interacted with members of the family.

Gopalakrishnan later shared photographs and videos of the visit on social media.

Gopalakrishnan said former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and Congress leader and Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala had attended the wedding after being personally invited by him.

Former minister R. Bindu, who could not attend the function, had also visited his house later.

"I am a BJP worker, but politics is different from personal relationships. They are all my friends. There are no boundaries to love and friendship," he said.

He criticised those attacking Mammootty on social media and said such attacks reflected their pettiness.

He claimed that those behind the campaign were not genuine CPI-M workers.

He also questioned why Mammootty's visit alone was being made controversial when several political leaders had attended the wedding.

He said the visit was not a secret one and urged people to stop politicising a family occasion.

Gopalakrishnan said Kerala needed more such friendships across political lines and that personal relationships should not be sacrificed to political differences.

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Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who is all set to embrace motherhood with husband Raj Nidimoru, has been giving a peek into her pregnancy journey through social media.

The ‘Khushi’ actress recently posted a new picture flaunting her baby bump. However, rather than going for an elaborate, glamorous maternity photoshoot, she chose a simple and laid-back setting, posing comfortably on a couch. Taking to Instagram, Samantha posted a candid picture of herself relaxing on a couch. Wearing sunglasses, the actress was seen comfortably lounging while gently holding her baby bump. Keeping the caption brief and playful, she wrote, “Consider this my maternity shoot.”

In the picture, the ‘Oo Antava’ actress is seen wearing a red top paired with white trousers. She completed her casual look with a pair of black sunglasses. Soon after Samantha posted the picture, fans showered her with affection and sweet messages in the comments section. One admirer described her as “The Coolest mommy-to-be ever!”, while another wrote, “Plot twist: the baby is already stealing the spotlight.” “Junior samantha soonm” wrote another.

Samantha is set to welcome her first child with Raj Nidimoru. The two exchanged wedding vows in an intimate ceremony held at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore on December 1, 2025.

A few weeks ago, Samantha and Raj marked this special phase of their lives by hosting a traditional baby shower ceremony, known as Seemantham, at the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore.

The actress shared the news of her pregnancy in June 2026 at the Hyderabad success meet of her film “Maa Inti Bangaaram.” Speaking to media, she indicated that she would step away from work for a while after completing her existing commitments to spend time focusing on this new phase of her life. The actress further reassured that the break would be temporary and that she plans to return to the big screen after embracing motherhood.

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Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) Director Vivek Agnihotri, who is known for ‘The Kashmir Files’, ‘The Tashkent Files’, ‘The Bengal Files’ and others, has said that India’s culture doesn’t permit putting innocent lives, homes and property at risk.

On Monday, the director took to his X, formerly Twitter, and penned a long note addressed to the Mayor of Mumbai, Ritu Tawde responding to her tweet in which she urged the residents of the city to celebrate Diwali with responsibility, and follow the Bombay High Court’s order to avoid bursting firecrackers on public roads, and cooperate with the authorities

He shared how a potential fire hazard at his house was averted just in time as his dogs alerted everyone in the house about an errant rocket.

He wrote, “Last night, our balcony sofa caught fire after being hit by an errant rocket. Thankfully, our dogs alerted us in time, and the fire-resistant fabric helped prevent a potentially serious accident. We had always feared something like this could happen. This time, we were lucky but what about other victims? Who doesn’t love celebrating Diwali? But errant rockets are not a cultural pride, they are a fire hazard. Our great culture doesn’t permit us to put innocent lives, homes and property at risk. Your appeal may have come a little late, but it will mean little without strict enforcement”.

He further mentioned, “More importantly, accountability must not end with those bursting crackers. Those responsible for creating awareness, enforcing court orders, ensuring fire safety and preventing such violations must also be held accountable. I hope the authorities will investigate the fires across Mumbai and fix responsibility wherever negligence or failure to enforce the law is established”.

“Whatever a person in a position of responsibility does, others follow. The standards they set become the standards society lives by”, he added.

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Los Angeles, Nov 9 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Nick Jonas has shared that he "resents" having diabetes after spending 21 years living with the condition.

The 34-year-old singer was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 13, and he's now spoken up about his health issue in an open letter as part of National Diabetes Awareness Month.

He addressed his message to the condition itself which he described as his "old friend", as he shared, "Hello, old friend. How long has it been? 21 years. 21 years, and you haven’t changed a bit ... It’s funny how often we talk. Staring at my phone to see where my glucose is. Reaching for my pump to bolus because I’m about to eat something with 17 carbs. Those are just a couple of the hundreds of little decisions I make every week. Most people never notice them. But they add up to a real relationship, because that’s what diabetes is. It’s an ongoing conversation between your body, your mind and your devices”.

The Jonas Brothers star said that his life changed after his diagnosis because of the condition's "unpredictability".

He further mentioned, “I’d built my whole life around this unrealistic structure and belief that I was in control. You took that apart over the years, bit by bit. Part of me is grateful I learned that lesson. Part of me resents you for it. Full stop. There are days I wonder what life would feel like without you”.

Nick confessed that while growing up he often didn't feel as if he "belonged" but he found a community among other diabetes sufferers.

He continued, "I always struggled to feel like I belonged anywhere. At school, I felt misunderstood. In most circles, for that matter. Through my childhood and youth, that was the theme. It wasn’t until I started talking openly about life with type 1, and meeting other people who were living it too, that I finally felt like I belonged somewhere”.

"I share my story for the 13-year-old who just got diagnosed and is lying in a hospital bed, scared to death. I want them to be able to look up and see someone out there living their dreams while managing all of this, every single day”, he added.

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