The mortal remains of legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen were consigned to the flames on Tuesday after hundreds of mourners from virtually all walks of life, including showbiz, took part in the final journey that was shorn of flowers to honour his last wish. Sen’s followers, friends and other personalities paid their respects by getting a […]
The year 2018 saw some celebrities’ demise, stars battling with serious health ailments and much more. Hoping to have a rocking year ahead, a string of celebrities including veteran actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra and Rishi Kapoor wished their fans, friends and well-wishers a year full of joy, happiness and success. Here’s what they wrote […]
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has led tributes to veteran Bollywood actor-director-writer-comedian and a Quran scholar, Kader Khan, who died after a prolonged illness at a hospital in Toronto in Canada. Ahmed Khan, a close relative, said on Tuesday that he passed away around 4 a.m. (IST). He said the last rites will be held in a […]
Veteran Bollywood actor-director-writer-comedian and a Quranic scholar, Kader Khan died after a prolonged illness at a hospital in Toronto in Canada, a family member said here on Tuesday. Kader, 81, is survived by his wife Hajra, son Sarfaraz, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren. According to Ahmed Khan, a close relative, he passed away around 4 a.m. (IST). […]
Nineteen-year-old London-based singer-songwriter RESHRICH, who has had two hit releases earlier this year and is ready with a third offering, says his Indian heritage helps him find inspiration for his music and he hopes to capitalise on the trend among Indian composers to experiment with Western culture and sonics. “My Indian heritage (my dad is […]
The king of southern cine music, 75-year-old Illayaraja, a Padma Vibhushan, is fighting a lone battle for royalty. Arraigned against Illayaraja are music companies, light music troupes and singers and now some movie producers who have filed a case under the Indian Copyright Act against the music director challenging his right to demand royalty. “Illayaraja […]
Las Vegas, Dec 30 Pop star Lady Gaga enthralled audience in a bejewelled bodysuit and pearlescent leotard as she transforms into her alien alter-ego for her residency Enigma concert debut, here. Gaga put on a captivating performance for her Las Vegas residency Enigma concert debut on Friday night, reports dailymail.co.uk. The singer, 32, unveiled her […]
Kolkata, Dec 30 Legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen died at his south Kolkata residence on Sunday following old age complications, said his family member. Sen, 95, a widower, left behind his only son Kunal. Sen, who was ailing for a long time, breathed his last at his Bhowanipore home around 10 a.m. West Bengal Chief Minister […]
A Chinese university had reportedly cancelled Bollywood’s actor Aamir Khan’s fan meet, citing the organiser’s failure to seek permission to use the campus. Khan is currently in China to promote his latest movie “Thugs of Hindustan”. The event, which was to take plac eon Monday, in Guangdong University of Finance and Economics (GUFE) in Guangzhou […]
New Delhi Miss World 2018 Manushi Chhillar, who has clocked a year since she brought back the coveted crown to India after a long jinx, has mixed emotions as she is ready to head to China to hand over her title. She says it has been a life-changing experience, which has made the learning process […]