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Pankaj Tripathi Shares How the Maha Kumbh Mela Transformed His Life Through Spirituality
“The energy here is incredibly spiritual. I feel immense joy having the chance to take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam,” he remarked, visibly touched by the occasion.
Throughout his visit to the Maha Kumbh, Pankaj Tripathi engaged with children, took photos, and snapped selfies.
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The Maha Kumbh Mela, which commenced on January 13, 2025, during Paush Purnima, is a monumental event for millions of Hindus, transforming Prayagraj into a hub of spiritual devotion during this month-long festival. Tripathi’s appearance followed closely after fellow veteran actress Neena Gupta, who also visited the Kumbh Mela. Known for her acclaimed role in ‘Badhaai Ho’, Gupta described her experience as “unique” and marveled at the grandeur of the event.
“I’ve been eager to come here for years… It was a unique experience… Finally, I took a dip today,” she shared, impressed by the scale of the gathering. “The atmosphere is extraordinary. I’ve never encountered a larger crowd in my life… I commend the government for organizing such an immense event.”
Running from January 13 to February 26, 2025, the Maha Kumbh Mela is not only a spiritual gathering but also a cultural phenomenon, drawing millions of pilgrims from around the world. Recognized as the largest event of its kind globally, it attracts visitors from every corner of India and beyond, making it a remarkable celebration of faith and unity.
Entertainment
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra Announce Second Pregnancy
Mumbai: Bollywood couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have announced that they are expecting their second child. The couple shared the happy news through a joint social media post featuring their baby girl’s hands holding a pair of tiny socks.
“Blessed once again with the greatest gift of all. Our hearts are so full of love and gratitude,” they wrote in the caption.
Kiara and Sidharth tied the knot on February 7, 2023, at Suryagarh Palace in Rajasthan. The couple fell in love while working together on the 2021 film Shershaah.
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Kiara had earlier revealed on Koffee With Karan Season 8 that Sidharth proposed to her during a family trip to Rome. She recalled that he even used dialogues from Shershaah while proposing.
On the work front, Sidharth was last seen in The Vvaan, while Kiara was last seen in Yash’s Toxic.
Entertainment
Will ‘Premada Oorali’ Join the List of Kannada Cinema’s Most Profitable Hits?
Entertainment: Kannada romantic family drama Premada Oorali is continuing its successful run at the box office. Released on September 25, 2026, the film has recorded strong growth during its second week, driven by positive word-of-mouth and steady audience support.
Directed by National Award-winner Manoj Kumar, the film was reportedly made on a modest budget of around Rs.3 crore to Rs.3.5 crore. Despite a slow opening, it has emerged as a major commercial success.
The movie opened with an estimated net collection of Rs.9 lakh to Rs.12 lakh on its first day. Its collections increased steadily after positive audience feedback. The film earned around Rs.7.92 crore net during its first week.
By the end of 11 days, Premada Oorali had collected approximately Rs.15.29 crore to Rs.17.57 crore net in India.
The film witnessed another jump on Day 12. It collected around Rs.3.65 crore net across 834 shows, compared to Rs.3 crore on the previous day. This marks a growth of nearly 21.7 per cent.
With the Day 12 collection, the film’s total India net collection has reached around Rs.21.22 crore, while its India gross collection stands at approximately Rs.24.69 crore.
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The film’s overseas collection is currently not available. Its confirmed worldwide gross collection is also yet to be reported.
With its strong performance against a relatively small production budget, Premada Oorali has emerged as one of the notable sleeper hits of Kannada cinema in 2026.
Entertainment
Senior Kannada Actress Lalithamma Dies at 65
Bengaluru: Veteran Kannada supporting actress Lalithamma, who had worked in theatre, films and television for over three decades, passed away on Sunday at the age of 65.
Lalithamma had been suffering from a stroke for the past two and a half months. As she had no one to take care of her, she was receiving shelter and care from the Amma’s Madilu Trust.
Lalithamma had dedicated nearly 35 years to the theatre industry. She performed in hundreds of stage plays and also appeared in several Kannada films and television serials.
She gained recognition among Kannada audiences through her role as ‘Saraayi Sharade’ in Darshan-starrer Suntara Gaali.
She later acted in several popular films, including Jackie, Vajrakaya, Jungli Kitturu and Putra, among others.
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Lalithamma was also part of several television serials, including Rangoli, Mangalya and Mahamayi.
Known for her supporting roles and long-standing contribution to the entertainment industry, Lalithamma’s death has left her colleagues and well-wishers mourning her loss.
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