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Ricky Kej Dazzles in Indian-Inspired Ensemble at the 2025 Grammys

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Ricky Kej Dazzles in Indian-Inspired Ensemble at the 2025 Grammys
Ricky Kej, the illustrious three-time Grammy Award-winning musician, made a remarkable entrance at the 2025 Grammy Awards on February 2. He captivated onlookers with an exquisite ensemble that paid tribute to India’s rich cultural heritage.The 41-year-old artist, nominated for his fourth Grammy for the album ‘Break of Dawn’, graced the red carpet alongside Marla Maples, a well-known American TV personality recognized for her previous marriage to former US President Donald Trump.

For this prestigious event, Ricky Kej opted for a sophisticated brown bandhgala embellished with intricate beadwork, pairing it with a black dhoti adorned with subtle golden lace. This stunning outfit was designed by Bharat Jain and his team at 108 Bespoke, drawing inspiration from Kej’s Grammy-nominated album. To enhance his appearance, he draped a traditional Kambli shawl over his shoulder.

This beautiful shawl, crafted by the talented Kuruba weavers of Karnataka, was cleverly reimagined using recycled yarns and natural fibers by textile designer Pavithra Muddaya of Vimor. Additionally, Kej showcased earrings inspired by his Rajasthani roots, further honoring his Indian heritage.

Although Kej’s album ‘Break of Dawn’ received a nomination for Best New Age Album, he did not take home the award this year. The honor instead went to Indian-American musician and business leader, Chandrika Tandon, for her album ‘Triveni’. This win marked Tandon’s second Grammy nomination, following her first in 2010 for ‘Om Namo Narayana: Soul Call’.

Other nominees in the category included Anoushka Shankar for ‘Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn’ and Radhika Vekaria for ‘Warriors of Light’.

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Kej, whose career boasts three Grammy wins, first rose to prominence in 2015 with ‘Winds of Samsara’, which earned him the Grammy for Best New Age Album. His subsequent collaboration with Stewart Copeland on ‘Divine Tides’ secured them additional Grammy accolades in 2022 and 2023.

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Model Arrested After Customs Find Drugs in Luggage

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Mumbai: Customs officials arrested former Mrs Kerala beauty pageant contestant Harsha Sunny (28) at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

She was allegedly carrying hydroponic cannabis worth around ₹11.82 crore from Bangkok. Officials stopped her on suspicion and searched her luggage.

During the search, they found 12 packets containing the banned substance. Harsha Sunny was arrested under the NDPS Act and produced before a court.

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The court sent her to judicial custody. Further investigation is underway. Harsha Sunny had participated in the Mrs Kerala beauty pageant in 2025.

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Akshay Kumar Responds to ‘Flop Actor’ Remark in Welcome to The Jungle

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Mumbai: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has responded to being called a “flop actor” in the upcoming film Welcome to The Jungle. He said the dialogue should be understood as part of the movie and not taken personally.

Speaking at the trailer launch event in Mumbai, Akshay explained that such dialogues are written to suit the story and the character. He said audiences should view them in the context of the film.

“We are not told to use such dialogues as taunts. When you watch a movie, you should understand it according to the character and the story. Thank you for feeling bad about it, but please do not take it so seriously,” Akshay said.

The trailer of Welcome To The Jungle runs for more than four minutes and features a mix of comedy, action, and adventure. Unlike the earlier films in the franchise, the story is set in a jungle.

Akshay plays a struggling actor who is trying to revive his career after a series of unsuccessful films. His fortunes appear to improve when he gets a new film opposite a successful actress, played by Jacqueline Fernandez.

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However, the film shoot turns into a real-life adventure when the crew reaches a village near the border. The villagers mistakenly believe the actors are soldiers and ask them to protect the village from a dangerous gang led by Jackie Shroff.

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The misunderstanding leads to several humorous situations, with Akshay’s character repeatedly reminding everyone that he is only an actor and not a real-life hero.

The film is directed by Ahmed Khan and produced by Firoz A. Nadiadwala, Rakesh Dang, and Vedant Vikaas Baali. Welcome To The Jungle is scheduled to release in theatres on June 26.

 

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Isha Rikhi Confirms Marriage To Rapper Badshah

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Mumbai: Punjabi actress and model Isha Rikhi has finally confirmed that she is married to rapper and singer Badshah.

The confirmation came during an Instagram “Ask Me Anything” session. Responding to a fan’s question, Isha said that she is married and jokingly asked her husband, Badshah, to answer the many questions people have about their relationship.

Another fan asked why she had never shared a photo with Badshah. In response, Isha posted a rare romantic picture of the couple, delighting their fans.

Rumours about their marriage began in March after photos and videos from a private wedding ceremony were shared on social media. The event was attended by close family members and friends.

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While Badshah has not yet made an official statement, Isha’s comments have confirmed that the couple is married.

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