Protests have been ongoing in Mumbai for the third day, with several people detained by the police without reason. Influencer Uorfi Javed and actor Ayesha Khan shared their experiences of being dragged away by police while trying to join the peaceful protests. The protests are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in NEET.
Singer Arijit Singh has expressed his opinion on the recent lathi charge and tear gas use by security forces during student protests in Delhi. He called uniformed personnel 'goons' and apologized to fans who lost respect for him. Arijit Singh has been open about his growing inclination towards classical music and has announced his retirement from playback singing.
Ayesha Khan, a Bollywood actress, was detained by the Mumbai Police during a student protest in Dadar. The protest is part of a wider wave of student demonstrations across India, demanding accountability and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Khan shared videos on Instagram, alleging that she and her friends were forcibly taken into police custody without explanation.
Thalapathy Vijay's highly anticipated film Jana Nayagan is set to release worldwide on July 23. The movie, a political action thriller, has been generating buzz among fans and critics alike. Early reviews suggest that the film is entertaining, with many praising Vijay's screen presence and Anirudh's music direction.
Angelina Jolie's youngest daughter Vivienne has filed a petition to remove 'Pitt' from her surname, following in the footsteps of her siblings. This move comes after several of Jolie and Pitt's children have changed their surnames in recent years. The filings have renewed attention on the family's long-running public separation and legal battles.
Shwetha Menon has spoken out against the power group facing allegations in the Hema Committee report, stating her fight is not against individuals but against those with serious allegations. She claims the group has attempted to humiliate and expel her from AMMA. Menon also addresses allegations of her involvement with a national party, dismissing them as illogical.
Shwetha Menon, the president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), has denied allegations of a political conspiracy surrounding her election. She questioned the logic behind accusations that she received crores of rupees to canvass support for candidates of a political party in Kerala. Menon stressed that AMMA's executive committee comprises members with diverse political leanings.
Mammootty received a heartfelt note from his personal PRO, Robert Kuriakose, after meeting his two young sons who are huge fans of the actor. The children's admiration for Mammootty was genuine, born from watching his films, and not from their father's association with him. The touching exchange left a lasting impression on everyone involved.
Mammootty won his fourth National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Bramayugam. Rajkumar Periasamy was named Best Director for Amaran, while Dhanush received the Special Jury Award for Raayan. The four National Award winners are currently collaborating on Om: Chapter 1.
Director H Vinoth has confirmed that 'Jana Nayagan' is a remake of the Telugu blockbuster 'Bhagavanth Kesari'. The film draws substantially from the original, with around 50% of 'Jana Nayagan' adapted from 'Bhagavanth Kesari'. Vijay's final film before his full-time political career is set to hit theatres on July 23.
