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Zeenat Aman Overcome with Emotion as She Takes Off on Air India Flight

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1 year ago

June 15, 2025

Veteran actress Zeenat Aman recently expressed her heartfelt emotions after boarding an Air India flight, mere days after the tragic plane crash near Ahmedabad that resulted in over 200 casualties. The nation is in mourning for the London-bound flight that met with such a devastating fate.

Zeenat shared a moving message on her Instagram, accompanied by a photo of herself on board the flight. She reflected on the heavy emotions of being in the air so soon after such a heart-wrenching event.

“Today, as I boarded an Air India flight, I was overwhelmed by emotion while fastening my seatbelt. I hope our shared grief brings some comfort to those who have lost their loved ones,” she wrote.

The tragedy has sparked a wave of sorrow across the country, with celebrities, political figures, and citizens alike offering their condolences and support to the bereaved families. Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan expressed his pain on his blog, stating, “My heart aches for the victims of the Air India crash. May our sorrow transform into unity as we honor those we’ve lost and aid in healing.”

Fellow actors Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan also shared their sympathies on social media, offering prayers for the families enduring this unimaginable loss.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site in Ahmedabad, describing the scene as deeply saddening. He commended the heroic efforts of the rescue and emergency teams involved, writing on X (formerly Twitter), “The devastation I witnessed today at the crash site in Ahmedabad is truly heartbreaking.”

The ill-fated flight carried 169 Indian citizens, along with 53 British, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian passenger. In a stroke of tragedy, only one person survived: Vishwashkumar Ramesh, a British citizen of Indian descent, who is currently receiving medical treatment for his injuries.

Airline officials reported that the aircraft was piloted by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, an experienced captain with over 8,000 hours of flight time, and First Officer Clive Kundar. Reports indicate that the pilots issued a Mayday call before the plane lost contact with air traffic control.

In the aftermath of this tragedy, Air India’s parent company, Tata Group, has announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore for the families of each deceased passenger.

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Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra Announce Second Pregnancy

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2 days ago

October 7, 2026

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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.

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.

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Will ‘Premada Oorali’ Join the List of Kannada Cinema’s Most Profitable Hits?

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2 days ago

October 7, 2026

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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.

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.

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Senior Kannada Actress Lalithamma Dies at 65

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5 days ago

October 4, 2026

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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.

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.