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Akshay Kumar to make Telugu cinema debut with ‘Kannappa’


Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has boarded the cast of actor Vishnu Manchu-starrer 'Kannappa', the makers announced. While details about Kumar’s role are unknown, the film marks the actor’s Telugu cinema debut. Manchu, who plays the titular role in 'Kannappa', shared the news of Kumar’s casting on his official X page. “The #Kannappa journey just got...

2 ‘shooters’ arrested for firing outside Salman Khan’s residence


The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested two accused for allegedly firing outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's residence in Bandra West on April 14. The two suspected shooters were caught in Gujarat's Bhuj beginning this week. The police said the two arrested individuals will be brought to Mumbai for further investigation. The two accused have been...

Holi festivities organized at Shabana-Javed Akhtar’s house


It has been an annual tradition for actress Shabana Azami and lyricist Javed Akhtar to host Holi festivities at their home, Janki Kutir. It is a tradition that was started by Shabana Azmi’s father Kaifi Azmi, and which has been taken forward by Javed and Shabana along with Tanvi and Baba Azmi. Dressed in white...

Priyanka Chopra says her Holi was ‘lit’, shares celebration pictures


Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who was last seen in the global streaming series 'Citadel', has shared pictures from her Holi celebrations in India. The actress took to her Instagram and shared pictures and videos from her celebrations. The pictures feature her husband, singer-songwriter Nick Jonas, their daughter, Malti Marie, and Priyanka's mom. Priyanka wrote in...

From Alia-Ranbir to Kareena-Saif — how B-Town celebs celebrated Holi


Bollywood celebrities leave no stone unturned in sharing glimpses of their Holi celebrations this year. Several of them shared pictures and videos on social media platforms like Instagram of their celebrations with family and friends.   This was the first Holi for Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda as a married couple While newlyweds, Kriti Kharbanda-Pulkit Samrat, shared...

From Kerala to Manipur to Odisha — how the spirit of Holi is enjoyed


Rang Panchami | Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh   The Rang Panchmi Ger procession is one of the main highlights of Holi in Madhya Pradesh Rang Panchami is a well-known festival that continues five days post-Holi and is celebrated in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh as well as other parts of India. Rang Panchami symbolizes victory over the Hindu philosophies...

From sticks to flowers – Holi traditions go beyond colors


Holi, with its lively colors and festive spirit, unites people in a joyful celebration of unity and bliss. Throughout India, it is celebrated with diverse customs and the celebrations go beyond just colors. The South Asian Times explores unique ways this vibrant and joyous festival is celebrated across India. Lathmar Holi | Uttar Pradesh   Also known...

Actor Mukesh Khanna rejects Ranveer Singh playing ‘Shaktimaan’


Mukesh Khanna is known for his on-screen portrayal of India's first superhero, 'Shaktimaan'. After the announcement of a larger-than-life motion picture on the people's superhero, fans were excited about who would be playing the protagonist. The veteran actor has now shared a YouTube video and an Instagram post, where he has denied reports about...

‘RRR’ filmmaker receives 1000 origami figures from elderly Japanese woman


Filmmaker SS Rajamouli’s period action film 'RRR', which won an Oscar in 2023, is still receiving love from all over the world, especially in Japan. Rajamouli, whose film became highest-grossing Indian movie in Japan, received a special gift from an 83-year-old Japanese woman upon his latest visit. He shared that the fan gifted him...