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BollywoodMay 01, 2021

'Shooter Dadi' Chandro Tomar dies due to COVID-19

Octogenarian shooter Chandro Tomar, who became the oldest woman sharp shooter in the world after taking up the sport in her 60s, died on Friday after battling Covid-19. “Mera saath chhoot gaya, Chandro kaha chali gayi (She has left me, Chandro where have you gone?),” her sister-in-law Prakashi Tomar, who is also one of the oldest female sharpshooters, wrote on her Twitter page. Chandro Tomar, who was nicknamed ‘Shooter Dadi’ for her exploits, was hospitalised after complaining of difficulty in breathing. Tests revealed she had contracted the highly contagious virus that is causing over
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BollywoodMay 01, 2021

Actor Bikramjeet Kanwarpal dies due to Covid complications

Actor Bikramjeet Kanwarpal, who has appeared in films like Page 3 and 2 States as well as popular television show Adaalat, has died due to coronavirus-related complications. Bikramjeet’s close friend Himanshu Dadbhawala shared this sad news. “He was admitted to hospital ten days ago at Seven Hills, he was later shifted to ICU as his condition worsened. He passed away today morning at around 5 am," he said.After retiring from the Indian Army, Kanwarpal made his acting debut in early 2000. His other movie credits include Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Aarakshan and The
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BollywoodApr 29, 2021

Michael B Jordan says 'it was fun' shooting his prison fight sequence in 'Without Remorse'

Keeping the fans on toes, the much-anticipated action thriller 'Without Remorse' starring Michael B. Jordan has been creating buzz ever since its announcement. Piquing the interests of the melomaniacs, the makers of the Amazon Original movie shared another BTS video where the actor talked about shooting the incredible prison fight sequence. The film not only brings an exciting action thriller but also, an emotional roller coaster ride of Michael's character John Clark, aka John Kelly. With the many glimpses getting fans ready for the release, the new BTS video sees the actor talking about his
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BollywoodApr 29, 2021

Meet Geeta from 'Army of the Dead'

Bollywood star Huma Qureshi, who will soon be making her Hollywood debut with the upcoming movie 'Army of the Dead', revealed her first look as 'Geeta' from the movie on Thursday.After keeping her fans on toes, Huma finally unveiled her first look as Geeta from her debut Hollywood movie.Along with the first look, Huma also released a statement on Instagram, saying that she is in great grief while looking at the crisis India is currently facing but keeping with her duties as a professional, she has to share her work for all to view."My heart bleeds as my country and my fellow Indians fight pers
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BollywoodApr 29, 2021

Akshay Kumar’s Bellbottom to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar’s much-awaited film Bellbottom, will premiere now on Disney+ Hotstar. The makers and Hotstar team are now deciding when to release this film. Bellbottom will be the second consecutive film of Akshay Kumar after Laxmii (2020) that will premiere on an OTT platform. Coincidentally, Laxmii was also premiered on Disney+ Hotstar. Bellbottom also stars Vaani Kapoor, Lara Dutta, Huma S Qureshi and Adil Hussain. Directed by Ranjit M Tewari, it was one of the first Bollywood films to be shot amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
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BollywoodApr 29, 2021

Sonu Sood appeals to govt to provide free education to children who lost parents during pandemic

Bollywood actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood appealed to the Centre and charitable organisations to think about the future of the children who have lost their parents in the pandemic. Taking it to Instagram, Sonu Sood shared a video, appealing to the government and the charitable organisations to think about the future of the children who lost their parents in the pandemic. Sood, who recently recovered from coronavirus, said, "I would like to request the government, the state government, central government or whichever institutes that are trying to help, that there should be a rule that whosoe
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BollywoodApr 29, 2021

Urvashi Rautela donates 27 oxygen concentrators in Uttarakhand

Bollywood model actor Urvashi Rautela has donated 27 oxygen concentrators in Uttarakhand to help in the war against Covid. She made the contribution through Urvashi Rautela Foundation.Uravshi spoke to a leading news portal about it where she said that she was born in Haridwar, Uttarakhand and that she really wanted to do something to help out. “There are patients suffering and their hard-earned money is being used for their treatments. So, we are doing everything to help,” she added.
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BollywoodApr 29, 2021

Randhir Kapoor admitted to Mumbai hospital

Bollywood veteran actor Randhir Kapoor, who tested positive for COVID-19, was admitted to Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday night. Dr Santosh Shetty, CEO and Executive Director, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital added, “Veteran actor Randhir Kapoor is admitted to Kokilaben Ambani Hospital Mumbai for COVID-19 treatment last night. His condition remains stable.” According to the sources, Randhir Kapoor was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday night following breathing issues. His COVID-19 report came positive. There has been no official statement released by the Kapoor family yet.
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BollywoodApr 28, 2021

Ajay Devgn sets up emergency Covid-19 facility

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn is doing his bit to help Mumbai in the time of the Covid crisis. The actor and a few of his colleagues have joined hands with Hinduja Hospital to set up an emergency facility at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park. As per reports, BMC has converted a hall at Shivaji Park into a 20-bed Covid-19 facility equipped with ventilators and oxygen support. Devgn, Anand Pandit, Boney Kapoor, Luv Ranjan, Sameer Nair and many others have also joined forces to contribute over Rs 1 crore to BMC’s “Smiley Account”. Initially, Ajay Devgn helped by donating ventilators to Mumbai’s Dharav

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PollywoodMar 09, 2026

Badshah Faces Women’s Panel Notice Over Controversial Song ‘Tateeree’

Rapper and singer Badshah has landed in controversy after the Haryana State Commission for Women issued a notice regarding the lyrics of his recently released Haryanvi track “Tateeree”. The commission decided to step in after receiving complaints claiming the song contains language that is inappropriate and offensive. The matter was brought forward by Savita Arya, who heads the Nari Tu Narayani Utthan Samiti in Panipat, along with Shiv Kumar from the Shiv Aarti India Foundation. In their complaint, they alleged that the song’s lyrics use objectionable words and portray women and minors
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BollywoodMar 09, 2026

Govinda Breaks Silence on Controversy, Says He Won’t Embarrass Anyone

Bollywood actor Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja have recently been in the spotlight after rumours of a possible divorce surfaced, which the couple later denied. The situation grew more complicated when Sunita spoke in interviews accusing the actor of cheating and claiming he had been linked to a newcomer who allegedly tried to blackmail him. Responding to the controversy during a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Govinda said he does not want to make anyone “sharminda” or embarrassed by discussing personal matters publicly. He suggested that sometimes people show pain openly, but the f
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BollywoodMar 06, 2026

Big Buzz Builds Around Dhurandhar 2 Ahead of Release

Excitement is rising for the much-awaited sequel Dhurandhar 2, which is already generating massive buzz ahead of its release. The film follows the blockbuster success of Dhurandhar, which dominated the box office a few months ago and set high expectations for the next chapter. Even before its trailer drops, early ticket sales in the United States are showing promising numbers. Trade analyst Ramesh Bala reports that the film has already collected about $238,517 through advance bookings, indicating strong overseas interest. Industry insiders believe the sequel could even challenge the North Am
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BollywoodMar 06, 2026

Sonu Sood Offers Shelter to Stranded Travellers in Dubai

Bollywood actor and humanitarian Sonu Sood has once again shown his commitment to helping those in distress. The Bollywood star recently reached out to travellers stuck in Dubai due to rising tensions connected to the Israel–Iran conflict. Taking to the social media platform X (Twitter), Sood shared a video message announcing that free and secure accommodation would be arranged for people unable to return home because of the crisis. In his post, he explained that anyone stranded without a place to stay could contact him directly for support. In the video, the actor reassured affected travell
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BollywoodMar 06, 2026

A Fresh Turn in Arijit’s Musical Journey

After sending ripples across the music world by announcing he would step away from playback singing, Arijit Singh has returned with something new-an independent release that hints at the next phase of his artistic path. When Arijit revealed he would no longer accept new film playback projects, fans were both shocked and curious about what the future might hold for one of India’s most admired voices. For weeks, speculation grew about where his music would go next. Now, Arijit has answered that question by stepping into the independent music space. His latest single, “Raina,” brings togeth