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Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) Basking in the success of Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana', Yash wished netizens a 'Happy Diwali' with an adorable selfie with his kids- daughter Ayra and son Yatharv dressed as Ravana. The 'KGF' actor was also seen mimicking the expressions of Ravana in the cute click.

The first photo in the latest social media post by Yash was a happy family picture of him with his kids and his wife, Radhika Pandit. The four of them were seen posing on the beach, with adorable smiles on their faces.

"Wishing you all a very Happy Deepavali. Thank you for the love (sic)," Yash captioned the post.

Director Nitesh Tiwari reacted to the post with three red heart emojis.

Earlier, Yash revealed how his son Yatharv was initially shocked to learn that his father would be portraying Ravana in 'Ramayana'.

“My son knows who his father is, but now that he knows the story of the Ramayana, he was shocked. He said, ‘No, you're the bad guy! How can you do that?’ I explained to him that we have to depict the full story for people to truly understand it," he recalled.

Yash stated that he had to make his son understand the larger significance of the mythological tale, and also why Lord Rama remains the ideal everyone should look up to.

“I had to sit my son down and tell him: in this story, the central figure you must look up to is Lord Rama. Everyone should walk Rama’s path. Ravana may appear grand, powerful, and imposing, but true, lasting victory in life only comes when you embody Rama's righteousness. I told him, ‘You can cheer for me as an actor in the theatre, but do not mistake the character for the ideal.'", he added.

Backed by Namit Malhotra under the banner of Prime Focus Studios in association with Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, the primary instalment of the two-part series got a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026.

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Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) Actress Renuka Shahane shared a special birthday surprise for her husband, actor Ashutosh Rana, as she unveiled the trailer of their upcoming short film ‘Tarpan’ on his birthday.

Taking to Instagram, the ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun..’ actress posted the trailer and penned a heartfelt note for Ashutosh, expressing her excitement about his performance in the film. Wishing him on his special day, she wrote, “Rana ji, wishing you a very, very happy birthday! This is the trailer of our short film, Tarpan. I am eagerly looking forward to sharing your beautiful, heartfelt, profound and extraordinary performance with the world. Just a little more wait before you get to watch the entire film! Love you, Rana ji. Happy Birthday!”

Through her note, Renuka not only extended her birthday wishes to Ashutosh but also praised his work in ‘Tarpan.’ She described his performance as beautiful, heartfelt, profound and extraordinary.

The trailer offered a glimpse into the short film, which has been directed by Renuka Shahane. Her post also gave a special look at the project while celebrating Ashutosh's birthday.

‘Tarpann,” helmed by Renuka Shahane, features Ashutosh Rana, in the lead role. The project is particularly special for the couple as it brings them together professionally for the first time in their 25 years of marriage. Despite sharing a life together for over two decades, the two had never worked together on a film before ‘Tarpann’.

Renuka and Ashutosh are among the well-known couples in the Indian entertainment industry.

Renuka and Ashutosh tied the knot on May 25, 2001, in a traditional ceremony in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh. The couple recently marked 25 years of togetherness on May 25, 2026, celebrating the milestone by renewing their wedding vows in a traditional varmala ceremony.

They are parents to two sons, Shauryaman and Satyendra.

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Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) Punjabi singer Jazzy B recently penned an emotional note remembering his nephew, Divit Tauluck, who tragically lost his life in a road accident in Jalandhar, Punjab.

Taking to Instagram, he expressed his love and shared memories of the 18 years they spent together. The singer shared a heartfelt post featuring moments with Divit, referring to it as his “last ride” with his beloved nephew. The post reflected his deep affection for him and the special bond they shared over the years.

Sharing his emotions, Jazzy B wrote, “Last ride with Sada star putar Divit you will always live in our hearts for ever. We will cherish all the memories you made with us in last 18 years. You always were so energetic and positive person. You touched so many people around the world with your presence. Love you forever putar. REST IN PEACE.”

He also shared a series of pictures featuring himself posing alongside family members, with the photographs capturing the family holding Divit's mortal remains as they bid him an emotional farewell.

A few weeks ago, Jazzy B had announced that he would be unable to participate in the ceremonial puck drop with the Vancouver Canucks following the tragic loss of his nephew, Divit Aulakh.

The ‘Dil Luteya’ singer shared an emotional note on Instagram, expressing grief over the loss and explaining that he wanted to be with his family during the difficult time. “My heart is broken as our family mourns the devastating loss of my beloved nephew, Divit Aulakh,” he wrote.

Explaining his decision to withdraw from the scheduled event, Jazzy B added, “I won’t be able to take part in tomorrow's ceremonial puck drop with the Vancouver Canucks. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love, prayers, and understanding.”

Yo Yo Honey Singh's nephew, Vidit Aulakh, popularly known as Divit, died in a tragic road accident in Jalandhar, Punjab. The accident reportedly occurred around 3 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, when Divit was returning from a birthday celebration with a friend.

The car they were travelling in rammed into a stationary municipal corporation tractor-trailer near the police lines flyover. The vehicle had reportedly been parked there as part of the civic body's regular cleaning and sanitation work.

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Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) Actress Divyanka Tripathi has penned a heartfelt tribute to her building guard, Dhanpat Uncle, who lost his life in a fire that broke out at their residential complex on the eve of Diwali.

While Divyanka, her husband Vivek Dahiya, and their family members managed to escape safely along with their babies, the tragedy left them grieving the loss of a person who had been an integral part of their daily lives. In her emotional social media post, Divyanka remembered how Dhanpat Uncle was one of the first people to greet and bless their babies when they brought them home.

Sharing her video, the ‘Banoo Main Teri Dulhann’ actress wrote, “Some losses leave behind a silence that never quite goes away. When we brought our babies home for the first time, one of the first people to welcome and bless them was our beloved Dhanpat Uncle, the guard of our building. We had imagined the years ahead… him watching our boys grow, the children playing with their Dhanpat Uncle, and countless little moments we unknowingly took for granted. We never imagined those moments would remain only dreams.”

“On the night before Diwali and Viv’s birthday, a devastating fire broke out in our building. We had plans to step out that evening, but somehow, our plans kept getting delayed. We were home when the mishap occurred, which allowed us to spot the danger in time and evacuate with our babies, family and staff. For a while, we thought we had escaped with only a frightening memory and material damage,” she added.

Divyanka went on to state, “Until we heard about Dhanpat Uncle. Vivek and I struggled to accept the news. Even as we took refuge at a friend’s home, we kept hoping, praying that somehow it wasn’t true. As Diwali arrived, electricity was gradually restored. The gas supply and lifts were reinstated the day after Diwali, following diligent safety checks. But normalcy didn’t return with them.”

“Our entire wing had come to a standstill, and not merely because of the infrastructural damage. The fire dimmed the lights of our home that Diwali, but the loss of a precious life left a darkness in our hearts that no amount of light can undo. It’s taken us time to even find the words to speak about that night. Dhanpat Uncle, you were never just the guard of our building. You were part of our everyday lives, someone we trusted, someone we had imagined in our children’s tomorrow.”

“We will miss you deeply. And when our boys are old enough, we will tell them about the kind man who welcomed them home with his blessings, who was indispensable in our everyday life and that - we should never take anyone’s presence for granted. May your soul rest in peace.”

For the unversed, Divyanka revealed that she and Vivek had planned to go out that evening, but their departure kept getting postponed for some reason. Since they were still at home when the fire erupted, they were able to notice the danger in time and safely evacuate with their babies, family members and staff.

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Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) In the wake of the firing incident involving Tiger Shroff and revelations of alleged reconnaissance at several celebrities’ homes during the investigation, Mumbai Police has advised prominent Bollywood actors to avoid crowded public places and refrain from mingling with fans in public spaces as a precautionary security measure.

Mumbai Police has issued a security advisory to prominent Bollywood actors following the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff’s residence and revelations during the investigation that several celebrities’ homes had allegedly been recceed.

A senior Mumbai Police official said that actors have been advised to avoid visiting public places and mingling with fans in crowded areas. They have also been urged to stay away from large gatherings as a precautionary measure.

Several Bollywood actors have reportedly received threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Sources said the advisory has been issued as a precautionary step, keeping the safety and security of actors in mind.

On October 21, it was reported that the accused in the firing case involving actor Tiger Shroff had reportedly conducted reconnaissance of the residences of several Bollywood celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan, before the attack, according to sources in the Mumbai Crime Branch.

The shooters were reportedly instructed to target celebrities whose security arrangements were relatively less stringent. During the reconnaissance, different auto-rickshaw drivers had also taken the accused to the residences of several celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan.

It was on October 18 that Tiger escaped after three motorcycle-borne men opened fire at his car in the Juhu area of Mumbai. Within hours of the incident, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang shared a post on social media, taking responsibility for the attack.

The accused reportedly learned through social media reels shared by Tiger's fans that he did not have police protection at that time and keeping this in mind, they decided to target him.

During the preliminary questioning, it was also revealed that the attack on Tiger was intended to spread fear in the industry.

Several members of the film industry, including Amaal Mallik, Mika Singh, Vidyut Jammwal, Shatrughan Sinha, and Ravi Kishan have raised their concern following the incident.

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Chennai, Nov 10 (IANS) The makers of director Mu Maran's upcoming emotional entertainer, 'Appa Kutty', featuring actor, composer, editor, and filmmaker Vijay Antony in the lead, have now disclosed that the film has already made a profit even before its release.

For the unaware, the film is slated to hit screens worldwide only on November 20.

Participating in a pre-release event of the film, well known distributor G Dhananjayan claimed that the film had made a table profit. "I look at the film making a table profit as honouring its content. Whatever he (Vijay Antony) spent on the film, he has recovered more, even before the film's release. Everybody has given him business and given him his first victory with regard to this film," Dhananjayan said and went on claim that the film would move audiences to tears.

"I can say this with certainty that the film will move you. If this film does not bring tears to your eyes, please feel free to scold me saying I promoted this film in an incorrect fashion," he said.

Calling Vijay Antony a multi-faceted personality, Dhananjayan said the actor and music director was is a master of "parallel working". "He keeps working simultaneously in various departments and on various stages of production," Dhananjayan said.

The film's director Mu Maran, talking to IANS, confirmed the news disclosed by distributor Dhananjayan. "It is true. We have already sold the OTT rights, the satellite rights and the theatricals and we have already made a table profit," he said, informing that the film had been completed in just two schedules, shot over a period of just 45 days.

"We shot in Chennai and Ooty," the director said.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has already cleared the film for release with an U/A certificate.

Sources close to the unit of the film had disclosed to IANS earlier that the film would be an action family drama that will beautifully blend emotions, relationships, and intense moments while exploring the deeply rooted bond between a father and his daughter.

Sources claim that director Mu. Maran, who is known for delivering stories that are emotionally engaging and socially relatable, had crafted 'Appa Kutty' as a gripping entertainer packed with action, emotions, family sentiments, and powerful dramatic moments that will resonate strongly with audiences. The film is expected to strike a strong emotional chord while also offering thrilling and engaging cinematic moments throughout its narrative.

Apart from Vijay Antony, the film will also feature a strong ensemble cast including Preethi Asrani, Lithanya, Bagavathi Perumal (Baks), Haripriya Isai, Aruvi Madhan, Chitra Lakshmanan, Sreeja Ravi, Vettai Muthukumar, Jensan Diwakar, Muruganantham, Munnar Ramesh, Lissy Antony, Kumar Natarajan, Vijayan, Praveena, Haritha, and Haripriya in pivotal roles.

The film is backed by a strong technical team. Music for the film has been scored by actor Vijay Antony, who has also taken upon himself the task of editing the film. Cinematography for the film is by Rajeev Rajendran while production design is by A. Raja. Costumes for the film are by G. Anusha Meenakshi and stunts are by Rajasekar.

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Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) Actress Soha Ali Khan celebrated Diwali differently this year as she opted for a peaceful getaway amid nature with her daughter, Inaaya Naumi and husband Kunal Kemmu

Giving a glimpse of their special festive celebration, the ‘Rang De Basanti’ actress shared moments from their time in Tadoba, where the festivities were surrounded by greenery, wildlife and the sounds of nature. Taking to her social media handle, Soha shared a series of pictures from their jungle getaway, offering a peek into their nature-filled Diwali celebrations.

The actress described it as a little jungle Diwali, where the family chose the tranquillity of the forest over the usual hustle and bustle of city festivities.

Sharing her experience, Soha wrote, “A little jungle Diwali - swapped the firecrackers for crickets, the traffic for trees and the electric lights for diyas and stars. Clean air, sounds of nature, wildlife and togetherness. #tadoba #jungle.” Through her post, Soha highlighted how celebrating the festival amid nature offered a refreshing change, with clean air, the sounds of wildlife and the warmth of family togetherness making the occasion special.

The ‘Tum Mile’ actress also shared a video offering a glimpse into her Diwali celebrations. In the clip, Soha was seen twinning with her daughter, Inaaya, in matching pink suits. The mother-daughter duo was also seen making rangoli and decorating their surroundings for the festival. Soha's husband, actor Kunal Kemmu, also featured in the video, joining the family in their festive celebrations.

The couple also shared images with the caption, This year we swapped our wild friends for our friends in the wild - a quiet, peaceful and sublimely happy Diwali from the jungle. #happydiwali.”

Meanwhile, Kunal Kemmu also shared a separate set of pictures from their Tadoba getaway. The photographs featured animals in their natural habitat, including a tiger. Sharing the pictures, Kunal used hashtags such as #Wild, #Wildlife, #Tadoba, #TadobaDiaries and #Tiger, capturing the essence of their jungle experience.

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Chennai, Nov 10 (IANS) Ace director Jeethu Joseph and actors Joju George, Dileep and Sshivada joined scores of fans in paying tribute to ace cinematographer Shaji Kumar, who passed away at a private hospital in Kochi on Monday.

He was 57. The sudden demise of the ace cinematographer, who was currently working on a film featuring Dileep in the lead, has plunged the entire Malayalam film industry in shock and gloom.

Actor Dileep, in his tribute in Malayalam, offered his salutations to the cinematographer, whom he called a dear brother.

Director Jeethu Joseph, who took to his social media timelines to pay tribute to Shaji Kumar, who has worked in several Malayalam blockbusters including Mohanlal-starrer 'Puli Murugan' and 'Thudarum', wrote, "Tributes to dear Shaji... May his soul rest in peace."

Sshivada, in her tribute, said, "Shaji Cheta, Never in my wildest thoughts did I imagine I would be writing something like this. We may not have worked together, or met often, but the warmth and bond we shared will always remain close to my heart. You were someone I knew was just a call away. I always loved updating you about every little step of my journey in cinema whenever we met.I’m honestly short of words… Pranams. Om Shanti."

Actor Joju George, who took to his Instagram page to express his grief, wrote, "Shaji Chetta (folded hands symbol)(broken heart symbol) #restinpeace."

One of Malayalam cinema's well known producers Listen Stephen too condoled the death of the cinematographer. He wrote in Malayalam, "Famous cameraman Shaji Kumar passed away. RIP, Rest in peace."

Reports claimed that the cinematographer had, a couple of days before his demise, collapsed on a film set in Alappuzha. He was provided treatment and shifted to a private hospital in Kochi, where his health condition seemed to improve temporarily. However, the cinematographer's health deteriorated thereafter and he passed away on Monday.

The ace cinematographer, who began his career in Malayalam cinema with Uthaman, featuring actor Jayaram in the lead, has so far worked in over 50 films, many of which have gone on to emerge as superhits or blockbusters.

Some of the notable films that Shaji Kumar has worked on include 'Pulimurugan', 'Thudarum', 'Odiyan', 'Pathonpatham Noottandu' and 'Ramaleela'.

Two of the year's most eagerly awaited films, director Tharun Moorthy's 'Athimanoharam', featuring Mohanlal in the lead, and director Mathews Thomas's Ottakomban, featuring Suresh Gopi in the lead, have cinematography by Shaji Kumar.

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Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) Singer Sona Mohapatra was left spellbound by a performance of the traditional Kerala art form Ottanthullal during her Diwali getaway in the state, describing it as an extraordinary blend of music, theatre, dance, poetry, comedy and storytelling.

Ottanthullal is a classical solo recite-and-dance art form from Kerala known for its sharp wit, humour, and social satire.

Sona took to Instagram, where she shared a string of images from her visit to Kerala and witnessing the magnificent performance.

In the caption, she wrote: “A little video -photo dump from our glorious Diwali getaway in Kerala! Family, festivities, food, the backwaters & all that jazz. But the absolute HIGHLIGHT? This extraordinary performance of OTTANTHULLAL. TWO artists. ONE mridangam. An entire universe of music, theatre, dance, poetry, comedy & storytelling. I was spellbound. And eventually, moved to tears.”

She went on to explain the story.

“The story? Draupadi sends Bhima in search of the fragrant Kalyanasougandhikam flower. Sounds simple enough? Except this incredible artist transformed from one character to another in the blink of an eye, singing fiendishly complex compositions drawing from Kerala’s folk & classical musical traditions, dancing with astonishing physical vigour, switching expressions, voices, moods & personalities with breathtaking ease. The BREATH CONTROL! As a singer, I couldn’t quite believe what I was witnessing.”

She called the mridangam player, a one-man orchestra.

“Creating an entire soundscape of dramatic effects, rhythmic conversations, punctuation & musical mischief, while doubling up as the chorus. Two men holding an audience captive with nothing but sheer mastery of their craft.”

Sona added: “And then there was the COMEDY! Sharp, spontaneous, wickedly intelligent. Picking on unsuspecting members of the audience, drawing everyone into the story, making us laugh at ourselves without resorting to cheap insults or derision.

“I’m sharing this wonderful artist’s visiting card in the photo dump too. If you’re curating a festival, programming a concert, hosting a private gathering, planning a wedding celebration or looking for something genuinely special for ANY occasion, please consider inviting this incredible act.”

She said because this isn’t an art form that belongs only in a temple, an auditorium or a heritage festival.

“It can light up a living room, a wedding, a corporate gathering, a village square or an international stage. The storytelling is so physical, musical, witty & human that even without understanding every word of Malayalam, you find yourself completely drawn in.”

The singer concluded: “I came home & read up more about Ottanthullal, an 18th-century Kerala art form created by the legendary poet Kunchan Nambiar. Born, according to legend, out of an arti.”

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Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) India-born supermodel and television personality Padma Lakshmi said this year’s Diwali celebrations were special as her mother returned home from the hospital after several months and was gradually getting back to being herself. The festivities also marked several milestones, including the success of her seventh book and the creation of a new show.

Padma took to Instagram, where she shared two pictures. In the first image she is seen posing with her daughter Krishna and the other featured the her mother.

“We did a pared down and low key Divali this year with a much smaller number of family and friends. But there was still so much to celebrate including mama Lakshmi coming home from the hospital after months — and I’m glad to report she is back to being (mostly) herself,” Padma wrote in the caption.

Padma also spoke about her daughter Krishna’s new endeavour.

“We also celebrated successful work projects for me like my 7th book and creating the new show for cbs, a as well as a new endeavor for Krishna (more on that later!), and of course that light prevailed over darkness with the midterm results. Here’s hoping Divali keeps ushering in peace and light for all,” she wrote in the caption.

Born in India, Lakshmi immigrated to the United States as a child. She became a model before embarking on a career on television. She has written five books. She rose to prominence by hosting Top Chef.

Lakshmi is the creator, host, and executive producer of the docuseries Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi. She has received 16 Primetime Emmy Award nominations. At age 36, she was diagnosed with endometriosis, which she has had since early adolescence. In 2022, Padma was honored by the Carnegie Corporation of New York's Great Immigrant Award.

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