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Chennai, April 10 (IANS) Thanking all those who had sent wishes and prayers for the speedy recovery of Mark Shankar, the young son of actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan who was receiving treatment for injuries sustained in a fire, Mega star Chiranjeevi on Thursday announced that the child had now returned home.

It may be recalled that Mark Shankar had suffered injuries in a fire that broke out in his school in Singapore and was being treated for the same at a hospital there.

Taking to his Instagram page to give the good news of the child having been discharged from the hospital, actor Chiranjeevi, in Telugu, wrote,”Our son Mark Shankar has come home. But he still needs to recover. By the grace and mercy of our family deity, Lord Anjaneya, he will soon be fully healthy and back to normal.

“Tomorrow is Hanuman Jayanti, and that Lord stood by us, saving that little child from great danger and a tragedy.

“On this occasion, everyone in their respective towns and areas stood by our family, wishing Mark Shankar a speedy recovery. Sending prayers and blessings to that child. On behalf of me, my younger brother Kalyan Babu @pawankalyan and our family Yavanmandi, we thank you all.”

It may be recalled that Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, actor Chiranjeevi and his wife hurried to Singapore on getting to know of Mark Shankar sustaining injuries in the fire mishap.

Reports claimed that the fire was put out within 30 minutes by rescue personnel who arrived on the scene.

Reports also claimed that 19 people were injured in all including 15 students, all of whom were taken to hospital for treatment.

The rescue personnel were quoted by local media as saying that they found the fire in the second and third floors of the building when they arrived.

Bystanders and construction workers who were working nearby are believed to have helped in the rescue efforts of the children, who were caught in the fire.

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Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Actress Deepika Padukone answered a question she is asked often- which city does she like better- Bengaluru or Mumbai?

Through her latest Instagram post, the diva revealed why both these cities are close to her heart.

Talking about Banglore, she shared, "Whenever I come back to Banglore it feels like home, you know because this is where I've lived a large part of my life. This is where I've grown up, my friends, my school, my college- So all of those formative years and those experiences have all been here."

Stating what Bombay signifies for her, DP added, "But Bombay again because professionally that's where my life began and that's where home is now. And the energy in Mumbai is very very different."

She concluded, "So, it's very difficult to choose one over the other. But I feel like both cities have really influenced my 39 years."

Earlier this week Deepika graced the screen with her husband Ranveer Singh for the first time after the birth of their daughter Dua.

The power couple appeared together in an advertisement for an air conditioner. Sharing the advertisement on social media, the brand wrote, "Good looks, good looks & good looks!"

The ad had Ranveer taking a dig at Deepika about how guests at their party were enjoying their air conditioners instead of her food or stories. As Deepika gets upset, Ranveer wins her over saying that he did in fact buy the AC only for her. The ad ends with Ranveer getting a kiss from Deepika.

Deepika and Ranveer were last seen together in Rohit Shetty's "Singham Again". While the film featured Deepika as Shakti Shetty, aka Lady Singham, Ranveer reprised his role of Simmba from the Rohit Shetty cop universe. Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, and Jackie Shroff were also an integral part of the cast.

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Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) After ringing in her 29th birthday in Oman, Rashmika Mandanna is back in work mode. She has resumed the night shoots for her forthcoming horror comedy, "Thama", alongside Ayushmann Khurrana.

Posting a glimpse of the beautiful night sky on her Instagram stories, the 'Pushpa" actress wrote, "Shooting nights for the next couple of days..So the only posts and stories you'll get of us is of either the moon or the camera lights or the stars (which in our city is impossible to see) Agreed?"

Back in March, Rashmika revealed who’s keeping her busy with late-night shoots.

She took to her Instagram stories to share a candid photo of 'Thama' director Aditya A Sarpotdar, sitting on a plastic chair and closely monitoring the shoot on a screen.

She wrote alongside the photo, “My director…. Making me shoot night shoot every time…. Ice bucket …. Story of my life."

The filmmaker quickly reshared the photo with the words, “Where mortals fear the night, the vampires find their power.”

Rashmika replied to this saying, “Wise words. Knows exactly how to make a Thama (vampire) happy!”

“Thama” narrates the tale of a determined historian who immerses himself in ancient manuscripts, uncovering dark secrets about local vampire myths as supernatural forces begin to stir. His journey not only reveals long-forgotten history but also sparks a fierce battle for the soul of the town.

The project marks the 'Munjya' fame director Aditya Sarpotdar's primary association with both Rashmika and Ayushmann.

Produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik, "Thama" has been written by Niren Bhatt, Suresh Mathew, and Arun Fulara. Presented by Maddock Films, the drama will also feature Paresh Rawal and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in pivotal roles.

Part of Maddock’s blockbuster horror comedy universe "Thama" promises to be a gripping love story, set against a bloody backdrop.

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Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Actress Kajol revealed the secret of life through her latest social media post.

She dropped some enchanting pictures in a stunning saree paired with a green choker and a stylish wristwatch. With open hair and minimal makeup, the diva was seen posing against a window almost as beautiful as her.

"The secret of life is to waste time doing things that u like…," Kajol captioned the post.

Earlier today, Kajol called veteran actress Jaya Bachchan the ‘most no-nonsense’ woman.

She took to social media to wish Jaya Bachchan on her birthday, terming her as the "most no-nonsense" woman she knows.

Sharing a candid photo featuring her and Jaya Bachchan from a Durga Puja pandal, Kajol penned the caption, “Happy birthday to the most no nonsense woman I know wish u a fantastic year ahead #jayabachchan.” (sic).

The throwback photo that featured the two engrossed in conversation is from the 2024 Durga Puja, where Jaya Bachchan and Kajol reunited at a pandal for the Saptami festivities.

Refreshing your memory, Kajol and Jaya Bachchan shared screen space in Karan Johar’s “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.”

On the professional front, Kajol will be seen headlining the forthcoming mythological horror "Maa". The much-awaited drama is scheduled to reach the cinema halls on June 27th, 2025.

With Kajol as the lead, the project will also see Ronit Roy, Indraneil Sengupta, Jitin Gulati, Gopal Singh, Surjyasikha Das, Yaaneea Bharadwaj, Roopkatha Chakraborty, and Kherin Sharma as the ancillary cast.

Made under the direction of Vishal Furia, "Maa' has been written by Saiwyn Quadras. Presented by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, "Maa" is produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande and co-produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak.

Kajol's exciting lineup further includes Kayoze Irani's "Sarzameen", alongside Ibrahim Ali Khan, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tota Roy Chowdhury, and Rajesh Sharma.

She also has Charan Tej Uppalapati's "Maharagni- Queen of Queens" in her kitty.

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Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Filmmaker and author Tahira Kashyap recently revealed that her breast cancer has recurred after eight years. After undergoing a new course of treatment and therapies, she took to social media to share that she has returned home.

On April 9, Tahira took to her Instagram handle and shared a smiling photo of herself holding a sunflower, expressing heartfelt gratitude for the love and prayers she’s received. She also updated her followers that she is on the road to recovery. Sharing her happy click, Ayushmann Khurrana’s wife wrote in the caption, “Basking in all the love and prayers! They are magical Thank you, thank you, thank you! Back home and recovering I know some of you who are praying and so many whom I don’t know and yet I receive all your goodness with grace, similarly some of you know me and others might not but I send all my gratitude to all of you. And when such a connection is made which is beyond actual relationship it’s called Humanity which is the highest form of spirituality." (sic).

On April 7, Tahira Kashyap shared on social media that her breast cancer had returned for the second time. She shared a post that read, “Seven year itch or the power of regular screening - it's a perspective, I had like to go with the latter and suggest the same for everyone who needs to get regular mammograms. Round 2 for me... I still got this." (sic)

In the caption of the post, she added, “When life gives you lemons make lemonade. When life becomes too generous and throws them again at you, you squeeze them calmly into your favourite kala khatta drink and sip it with all the good intentions. Because for one it’s a better drink and two you know you will give it your best once again #regularscreening #mammogram not shying away from saying it #breastcancer #onemoretime #letsgo Ironically or not today is #WorldHealthDay Let’s do whatever we can in our capacity to take care of ourselves #gratitude through and through. " (sic)

Tahira was initially diagnosed with stage zero breast cancer in 2018, the earliest stage where abnormal cells remain confined to the breast ducts or lobules and do not spread to nearby tissues.

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Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Bollywood stunner Madhuri Dixit knows how to perfectly balance her personal and professional life. The 'Dhak Dhak' girl was seen having a good time with her husband, Dr Sriram Nene.

Dr Nene took to his official Instagram account and dropped a wholesome picture with his beautiful wife as they enjoyed some good food and conversation with friends.

He captioned the photo, "Always a good time when the right people are with you," along with a red heart emoji.

The selfie clicked by Dr Nene showed Madhuri looking as beautiful as ever in a white blazer, with a black shimmery top underneath. Her outfit was completed by statement earrings and spectacles.

Both Madhuri and Dr Nene were seen flaunting their dazzling smiles in their latest pic together.

On March 25, Madhuri used social media to flaunt her golden glow in a saree.

She took to her IG and posted a couple of mesmerizing photos where she is seen posing in an orange saree with a matching blouse. She paired it with a statement green-colored neckpiece and complementary earrings, along with a bindi and some light makeup.

Sharing her images on the internet, Madhuri wrote, “Golden hour, golden glow, and a heart full of sunshine.”

Talking about her professional commitments, basking in the success of “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3,” Madhuri will next be seen in the web series “Mrs. Deshpande".

Madhuri will play the role of an intense serial killer in her next. Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, this psychological thriller is a remake of a popular French series.

Speaking about her upcoming drama during IIFA 2025, Madhuri said, “There’s no conscious effort as such but the role came my way, and I thought it’s something that I would love to do because it explores a different part of me, and I’m looking forward to it”.

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Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Ever since the announcement, fans have been unable to keep calm about Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal starrer "Hera Pheri 3". Now, Paresh has dropped a major hint regarding the release date of this much-anticipated drama.

Paresh shared the re-release trailer for his film "Andaz Apna Apna" on X, however, one of the netizens asked him about "Hera Pheri 3" in the comment section saying, "We are waiting for Babu Bhai Mr. Teza."

Hinting at the sequel's release date, Paresh responded with "Soon soon ! Before the next monsoon!".

It is still not certain if the veteran actor's remark was in reference to the release date of the much-awaited sequel that is expected to hit the big screens in the first half of 2026.

On January 30, Priyadarshan confirmed working on the much-anticipated sequel, "Hera Pheri 3" on his birthday.

After Akshay Kumar wished him via a social media post, Priyadarshan thanked him saying, "Thank You so much for you wishes @akshaykumar. In return I would like to give you a gift, I'm willing to do Hera Pheri 3, Are you ready Akshay, @suniel.shetty & @pareshrawalofficial.", confirming the project.

The first installment in the franchise, "Hera Pheri" reached the audience in 2000. A remake of the Malayalam film "Ramji Rao Speaking" received an overwhelming response from the audience.

Six years later, the sequel to the film, "Phir Hera Pheri" was released in 2006 and it also turned out to be a box office success.

In addition to this, Priyadarshan has joined hands with Paresh and Akshay for another project, "Bhooth Bangla." Apart from them, the drama will also see Wamiqa Gabbi, Tabu, Rajpal Yadav, and Govardhan Asrani in significant roles.

Backed by Ekta Kapoor, "Bhooth Bangla" is scheduled to reach the audience on April 2, 2026.

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Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Ever since her breakup with Vijay Varma, the fans of Tamannaah Bhatia have been waiting with bated breath for any update on her personal life and now it seems like the 'Baahubali 2' actress has finally blinked.

During the trailer launch event of Tamannaah's next "Odela 2" she was asked "Wo kon hain jis pe ap apni tantra vidhya se vijay (hinting at her ex Vijay Varma) karna chahti hain. (Who would you like to win over with your special powers)"

A blushing Tamannaah replied saying, "It would have to be you, (to the person who asked the question), then the whole paparazzi would be in my control and then they would be listening to whatever I say."

She was further asked, "if she is given such supernatural powers in real life who would she like to control?"

However, Tamannaah smartly dodged the question saying, "I just wish to reside in everyone's heart".

Some time back, Tamannaah and Vijay left their fans shocked after speculations of their breakup surfaced on social media. However, both of them have been tight-lipped about the reason for their break up.

It was reported that Tamannaah and Vijay started falling for each other on the set of their Netflix's anthology “Lust Stories 2.” These two made headlines after they were spotted together at a New Year's party in Goa.

However, later on, Vijay cleared the air saying that they did not start dating during the shoot of the film.

Talking to Tanmay Bhat on Netflix India’s YouTube channel, Vijay referred to “Lust Stories 2” as a cupid, disclosing that their real-life love story began much later.

Vijay revealed, “Lust Stories was cupid, but it wasn’t during the shoot that we started dating. There was talk of a wrap party happening, but it never took place. So, we wanted to have a wrap party, and only four people showed up. That day, I feel I told her I wanted to hang out more with you. It took 20-25 days for the first date to happen after that.”

In June 2024, Tamannaah confirmed her relationship with Vijay, after which these two were seen making several public appearances together.

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Los Angeles, April 8 (IANS) Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger has given some of the best action movies in Hollywood during the 1980s. However, the onus of action movies was not solely on him. The actor found another counterpart, as feisty as him in Sylvester Stallone.

The two men are responsible for making memorable action films for an entire generation. Both the actors are great friends today, and show adulation to each other through social media. However, it was not the same earlier. Arnold Schwarzenegger once told Jimmy Kimmel on the latter's show that in the 80s it was an all out war between him and Sylvester Stallone.

He said, “In the 80s, he was just a rival. It was just a competition. It was all about who is making bigger movies, who has more definition in their muscles, who has more box-office success, who kills more people, who kills people more creatively, who has bigger knives, who has bigger guns?”.

He further mentioned, “In the end, I started running around with machine guns that were only used for helicopters, mounted on helicopters or on tanks. It was crazy. It was all out war”.

Last year, Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is the former governor of California, had shared a thoughtful Instagram post in honour of his friend Sylvester Stallone’s 78th birthday, featuring a few images of the pair throughout the years.

He wrote in the caption, “Happy birthday my friend, @officialslystallone. You are a champion and a legend. You inspire me and billions of people around the world”.

As per ‘People’, the ‘Terminator’ star included snaps of himself and Stallone carving pumpkins together, smiling at a Planet Hollywood event back in the day and posing in some very '80s outfits.

"The greatest standing side by side with the greatest”, TV host Marcos Mion commented under the photos.

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Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Actress Sonakshi Sinha took to social media to share her excitement as she wrapped up filming for her Telugu debut, “Jatadhara.”

On Tuesday, the ‘Akira’ actress posted a couple of her photos with her team as she completed one more shooting schedule of the film. In the images, Sonakshi is seen posing with the cast and crew, expressing her gratitude and joy for having been part of the project. She captioned the post with heartfelt words, thanking everyone involved and sharing her enthusiasm about stepping into the Telugu film industry.

For the caption, the 'Dabangg' actress wrote, “Aaaaand one more down!! A film wrap for me on #Jatadhara… my first Telugu film… and my team has killed it on this one!!! bohot mazza ayaa, bohot dhamaal kiya… cant wait for you all to see!!! Thank you for the amazing shooting experience @pprernaarora @esskaygee.entertainment @zeestudiosofficial, @shilpashirodkar73 #Sudheerbabu #UmeshKRBansal Arunaji, Venkat sir, Abhishek, @shivin7, Sameer sir, @akshaykejriwal @divyavij @ikussum @bhavinigoswami_ and the ENTIRE team!!! #JATADHARA. (sic).”

On March 28, the actress wrapped up the second schedule of “Jatadhara.” Announcing the same, Sonakshi shared her images and captioned it, “Annnnnd its a WRAP for a power packed second schedule of #Jatadhara!!! Cant wait for third sched (sic).”

The 37-year-old actress has been diligently working on "Jatadhara," a film that is set to present her in an entirely new and exciting role. The second shooting schedule concluded with intense, action-packed sequences and pivotal moments.

“Jatadhara,” a supernatural fantasy thriller, will be Sonakshi Sinha’s much-anticipated debut in the Telugu film industry. On International Women’s Day, March 8, the first look of Sinha from the movie was unveiled, showcasing her in a powerful and intense new avatar. Directed by Venkat Kalyan, “Jatadhara” also features Sudheer Babu and is produced by Umesh KR Bansal, Prerna Arora, Aruna Agarwal, and Shivin Narang under the banner of Zee Studios.

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