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  • Crowd boos at Israel singers during Eurovision rehearsels

    Crowd boos at Israel singers during Eurovision rehearsels

    This week, all eyes are on the Eurovision Song Contest happening in Malmo, Sweden’s third-largest city. Over 150 million people worldwide watch this yearly event, which organizers claim is not political. However, this year might be different.

    During the dress rehearsal, Israeli singer Edan Golan was booed on stage while performing. Some people in the audience loudly disagreed with Israel being part of the event and chanted ‘Free Palestine!’

    Videos shared on social media show the booing and chanting throughout Edan’s performance, almost drowning out her singing. Police at the Malmö Arena stepped in and stopped the people.

    An X user shared a video of the disruption, writing, “Israel getting booed at Eurovision. We love to see it.”

    Someone else wrote, “I’ve never heard so much booing at Eurovision before, but Israel didn’t face any big problems during the first show with a crowd.”

    The EBU expressed “regret” for letting Swedish singer Eric Saade perform at the opening of the contest after he wore a Palestinian keffiyeh scarf around his wrist. So far, organisers have refused to budge to demands that Israel be booted off the competition for its genocide in Gaza.

  • Is The Great Indian Kapil Show really ending? Ed Sheeran’s guest spot raises questions

    Is The Great Indian Kapil Show really ending? Ed Sheeran’s guest spot raises questions


    The Great Indian Kapil Show programme on Netflix has refuted speculations that the programme was cancelled.

    The show started off by relaying rumours on Instagram that The Great Indian Kapil Show was about to be cancelled.

    They posted a caption on Instagra, “Kuch toh log kahenge, logo ka kaam hai kehna,
    Humara kaam toh hai aapko hasate rehna ”

    Athletes like Sania Mirza, Saina Nehwal, and Mary Kom, as well as Indian celebrities like Janhvi Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Farah Khan, Anil Kapoor, and Badshah, were shown in the advertisement for the Kapil Sharma-hosted show.
    However, the unexpected announcement that musician Ed Sheeran will be appearing in future editions of the show as a guest startled viewers.

    After rumours circulated that Kapil Sharma had filmed The Great Indian Kapil Show’s final episode, viewers were relieved to hear the good news.

    It is important to note that The Great Indian Kapil Show is ending its broadcast, as Archana Puran Singh has already informed.

    She said, “We finished shooting season one of TGIKS (The Great Indian Kapil Show). Yesterday, we filmed the last episode of the season. We had a lot of fun and celebrated on the sets. The journey on the show has been amazing so far. It was a delightful experience, and we had some fantastic times on the sets.”
    The first episode of the show, which featured guest appearances by Ranbir Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, debuted on Netflix on March 30.

  • Actor Bernard Hill who played Theoden, King of Rohan in the Lord of the Rings trilogy dies at 79

    Actor Bernard Hill who played Theoden, King of Rohan in the Lord of the Rings trilogy dies at 79

    British actor Bernard Hill, best known for his supporting roles in Titanic and The Lord Of The Rings trilogy, died on Sunday aged 79, his agent announced.

    He played Captain Edward Smith in the Oscar-winning 1997 epic romance Titanic, and earned worldwide recognition playing Theoden, King of Rohan, in two of the three The Lord Of The Rings films directed by Peter Jackson.

    His agent Lou Coulson confirmed his death in the early hours of Sunday to British media outlets.

    Early in his career, Hill featured in the BBC’s 1982 acclaimed drama Boys from the Blackstuff, which won numerous awards and is still lauded as one of the finest examples of its genre from the era.

    He is set to return to television screens in series two of a contemporary BBC drama, The Responder, starring Martin Freeman, which begins airing in the UK later on Sunday.

  • Fans worried after Ranveer Singh’s wedding pictures with Deepika Padukone go missing

    Fans worried after Ranveer Singh’s wedding pictures with Deepika Padukone go missing

    Bollywood star Ranveer Singh surprised fans by removing his wedding photos with Deepika Padukone from Instagram, months before the couple prepare to welcome their first baby. Their love story, though not like a fairytale, has won many hearts as a modern romance. They got married in 2018 in Italy, which fans remember fondly. But recent changes have worried their fans.

    Fans started guessing when they noticed that Ranveer didn’t have any wedding photos on his Instagram. Deepika had removed her wedding pictures once but then shared them again. Now, Ranveer’s actions are making people think about why he deleted the photos and what it means for them on social media.

    While the reason behind Ranveer’s Instagram activity remains uncertain, the couple, fondly known as “DeepVeer”, fan base expressed concern over the sudden changes on social media. With reports suggesting Ranveer’s plans for a year-long paternity leave, followers eagerly await further updates on the celebrity duo’s journey into parenthood.

    People who love Bollywood and follow Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are waiting for answers. Meanwhile, the missing wedding photos on Instagram are making people talk and guess in the world of celebrity news.

  • Controversy around Bushra Ansari’s dialogue in punjabi web series, sparks gender debate

    Controversy around Bushra Ansari’s dialogue in punjabi web series, sparks gender debate


    Veteran actor Bushra Ansari is facing social media backlash for her dialogue in an international Web Series “Our Big Punjabi Family”.
    Although the web series was released last year, recently, a social media clip from the web series featuring Ansari’s dialogue has gone viral. In the clip, Ansari refers to a transgender girl, who is in the kitchen when another character in the show asks Ansari why she is being so nice to the girl. Ansari says, “call her “they”or “them,” referring to pronouns that people can select for themselves.

    . The dialogue sparked a debate among fans, with some criticising Ansari for ‘clearly promoting an LGBTQ agenda by working in LGBTQ pro-content’. Some Pakistani fans are expressing their anger while others are applauding Ansari for taking on the role and promoting tolerance, with some fans saying ‘Love this and its about time’.

  • India’s Sonam Bajwa comments on Sajal Aly’s new drama

    India’s Sonam Bajwa comments on Sajal Aly’s new drama


    Actress Sajal Aly has once again won hearts, this time surprising Indian actress Sonam Bajwa with her upcoming project.
    Sajal Aly is set to be seen on television screens with Hamza Sohail in the drama serial ‘Zard Patton Ka Bunn’, and fans are looking forward to it.
    Bollywood actress Sonam Bajwa was one of many who couldn’t resist congratulating Sajal Aly on her next assignment, leaving a, “You never fail to amaze me” remark on Sajal’s Instagram post.


    The drama ‘Zard Patton Ka Bunn’ will be on HUMTV. Pakistani celebrities have sent their best wishes to Sajal Aly for her new, upcoming drama, including Kinza Hashmi, Amar Khan, Maya Ali, and Zara Noor Abbas.
    ‘Zard Patoo Ka Bann’ promises to be a fast-paced drama and viewers are eagerly awaiting to see Hamza Sohail and Sajal Aly coming together in the lead roles.

  • Indian politician Prajwal Revanna accused of assaulting 400 women, escapes to Germany

    Indian politician Prajwal Revanna accused of assaulting 400 women, escapes to Germany

    An Indian politician, who sexually assaulted 400 women and made videos of them, has escaped to Germany. He’s accused of exploiting and making videos of women over many years.

    Parjwal Revana is a member of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s coalition party and the grandson of former Indian Prime Minister HD Devarajegowda, according to Indian media.

    According to media reports, Parjwal allegedly filmed 2,800 videos, of 400 women being raped, 2,000 USB sticks of rape videos were found in parks, buses and trains across the state of Karnataka and the rape videos were leaked by the former driver of Prajwal Revanna. These videos were used by the member of the parliament to blackmail women and gain sexual favours from them.

    While Prajwal has escaped, his father has been arrested on the charge of sexual violence against a maid. The girl who worked at Parjwal’s house complained to the police about the rape and she also accused Prajwal’s father of sexual assault.

    A former Bangalore councilor has also accused Prajwal of raping her several times.

    Indian politician and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that this is not a sex scandal but a serious case of mass rape.

    Modi has campaigned for Prajwal in the elections but in his statement has said, “It is a law and order issue. If such an incident took place in Bengal, then the Bengal government of would be responsible. If it happened in Gujarat, then the Gujarat government is responsible…if it happened in Karnataka, then the Karnataka government is responsible to take action.”

  • India election chiefs warn political parties against AI deepfakes

    India election chiefs warn political parties against AI deepfakes

    India’s election authorities on Monday warned political parties against using artificial intelligence to create deepfake videos and spread misinformation during the country’s ongoing general election.

    Millions of voters will head to polling stations on Tuesday in the third of seven voting phases in the world’s most populous country.

    A rash of deepfake and doctored videos and misinformation have circulated on social media in recent weeks.

    The Election Commission of India (ECI) warned against “misuse of AI-based tools to create deepfakes that distort information or propagate misinformation”.

    Political parties “have been specifically directed to refrain from publishing and circulating deep fake audios/videos, disseminate any misinformation or information which is patently false, untrue or misleading in nature”, the ECI said in a statement.

    It did not mention any organisation by name, but said parties would be ordered to remove any fake content within three hours of being notified of such.

    The warning came days after the arrest of the social media chief of the country’s main opposition party over accusations he doctored a video that was widely shared.

    The Congress party’s Arun Reddy was detained on Friday in connection with edited footage that falsely shows India’s powerful interior minister Amit Shah vowing in a campaign speech to end affirmative action policies for millions of poor and low-caste Indians.

    Shah’s original campaign speech shows him promising to end affirmative action measures for Muslims established in the southern state of Telangana.

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition Congress party have accused each other of spreading misinformation and outright falsehoods since voting began last month.

    In recent weeks, both Modi and Shah have stepped up campaign rhetoric over India’s principal religious divide between majority Hindus and the 200 million-strong Muslim minority in an effort to rally voters.

    At a recent campaign rally Modi referred to Muslims as “infiltrators” and “those who have more children”, prompting condemnation and an official complaint to election authorities by Congress.

    The prime minister has not been sanctioned for his remarks despite election rules prohibiting campaigning on “communal feelings” such as religion, prompting frustration from the opposition camp.

    In its statement Monday the Commission also asked political parties to refrain from “posting derogatory content towards women”, using children in their campaigns, or depicting harm to animals.

  • Imtiaz Ali was advised against casting Shahid Kareena in ‘Jab We Met’

    Imtiaz Ali was advised against casting Shahid Kareena in ‘Jab We Met’

    Bollywood filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has revealed quite shockingly, that he was advised against casting A-listers Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor in his cult hit film ‘Jab We Met.’
    Director Imtiaz Ali, who recently made a biopic film on Indian Punjabi singer ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’, said in a recent interview that he defied suggestions and cast Shahid and Kareena Kapoor in ‘Jab We Met’. The film proved to be a pivotal moment in their careers, achieving cult status over time.


    Imtiaz Ali said, “Fortunately, I have had different opportunities in my career with the supposed success of, or the position of stars, to put it that way.”
    He also said “I remember Shahid and Kareena visiting Jab We Met once. They were not doing well at the time. But it was very successful. You know, people really love that movie, don’t they? So, as a filmmaker, I believe I shouldn’t treat the film industry like the stock market,” said the filmmaker. “Making guesses isn’t what a film director, filmmaker, or producer should be focused on. Instead, we should recognize the potential of each actor for the roles we offer them.”

    He concluded, “A film works when you cast the actor who is most appropriate for that part, not just whoever might be popular at the time. I believe that’s what I’ve learned from my experience.”

  • ‘Every frame is a painting’; Heeramandi captivates audiences

    ‘Every frame is a painting’; Heeramandi captivates audiences

    Netflix’s new series, ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,’ is now available on the streaming service. It’s created by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and it’s all about the world of courtesans. People have had lots to say about it.

    Some love the amazing acting and catchy music, while others have questions about how the show was put together.

    One person shared their thoughts on social media about the show, praising the acting, saying, “Heeramandi has to be congratulated for its pitch-perfect acting by Richa Chadha and the actor playing Ustad Ji. Manisha Koirala as a flawed madam was outstanding. I liked Sonakshi too. Songs were superb.” However, they also felt that the director went a bit too far with the grandeur, saying, “Just wish the director had not overindulged and got carried away by his reputation for grandeur. There’s a thing as ‘give me excess of it so the appetite may sicken and so die.”

    For some people, the series really connected with them because it showed how women faced challenges throughout history. One person said, “People who aren’t familiar with Heeramandi: ‘This is such a powerful story showing the real struggles of Indian women.’” But for others, they were drawn to it more for its beauty. One viewer jokingly said, “When I watch Heeramandi: ‘I want those clothes, that jewelry, and definitely those ghagras”.

    Another user said, “Bhansali made something amazing! Really impressive art, dance, acting, and dialogue. It’s such a delight to see another fantastic movie from the legendary Sanjay Leela Bhansali.”

    Despite all the praise, some people had different opinions. One viewer thought Manisha Koirala did a great job, but they didn’t feel the show was as good overall. They said, “Manisha Koirala was amazing in Heeramandi. But the show itself didn’t impress me much.”

    It’s not just the acting that got people talking. Some moments of deep emotion also stood out. One viewer vividly described a scene with Alamzeb and Tajdar: “Alamzeb writing poetry in her diary, and Tajdar softly guiding her hand towards his chest to use it as a flat surface, I am speechless.”

    And of course, the music got a lot of love too. One viewer was amazed by the teamwork of Shreya Ghoshal and Sanjay Leela Bhansali: “The combination of Shreya Ghoshal and Sanjay Leela Bhansali in ‘Chaudhavi Shab’ is pure magic. Every scene looks like a beautiful painting. The visuals are just extraordinary.”

    People really admire Bhansali’s talent. One person said, “No one does it like him.” Another praised Sonakshi, saying, “She was amazing in just one scene of the first episode.”