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The central issue with making biopics on figures like R.D. Burman, Madhubala and Kishore Kumar is not whether these lives merit cinematic exploration. The real concern is whether Bollywood will portray them with honesty and depth or reduce them to sanitised tributes designed for mass appeal. Source link
Asha Bhosle has left a huge void in the industry as the legendary singer passed away at the age of 92 in Mumbai. She reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest and respiratory issues on Saturday night and was rushed to the hospital. On Sunday, her son Anand Bhosle has confirmed that she’s passed away. Several celebs…
Vaishali Rameshbabu vs Aleksandra Goryachkina (Photo by Niki Riga) NEW DELHI: For the first time at the Women’s Candidates in Cyprus, someone has asserted her dominance, and, to no one’s surprise, it is India’s very own Vaishali Rameshbabu.Playing with the black pieces in Round 11 on Saturday, she claimed a jaw-dropping win over the former…
The Delhi Government has proposed a major shift in its upcoming EV policy, which could significantly impact two-wheeler buyers in the capital. According to the draft Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0, new registrations of petrol-powered two-wheelers may no longer be allowed from April 1, 2028. Instead, only electric two-wheelers will be eligible for registration from…
The Environmental Agency said it had received reports of “illegal activity” and “alleged fires” at a site off Habberley Road near Bewdley Pines Golf Club. The agency confirmed it has launched an investigation to understand how the activity is affecting the community. A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said: “We responded quickly and directly to…
Mumbai, Apr 12: Hers was the voice of sass and soul that struck a million emotive chords down generations, the one they woke up to in the morning, tuned into at night, romanced and mourned loves that were never to be and yes, jived and rock and rolled to. Asha Bhosle was 92. One half…
Delhi JMI recruitment 2025 exam scheduled for 25 April 2026 Delhi JMI recruitment 2025: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), Delhi has issued the official notification for the 2025 recruitment of non-teaching posts, opening a total of 143 vacancies across multiple administrative cadres. The recruitment notice, listed under Advt No. 01/ 2025-26, outlines posts including MTS, LDC…
Bangladesh is weighing a proposal that would see Russian crude oil refined in India before the finished fuel is imported back, as the country grapples with supply pressures triggered by the Middle East conflict. According to people aware of the development, the arrangement under consideration would require Bangladesh to pay for the import of crude,…
Bhosle faced constant comparisons with her sister, fuelling rumours of rivalry. Despite the sisters living in the same building and sharing a cordial relationship, some claim Mangeshkar hindered Bhosle’s career, with Bhosle herself once suggesting she could have risen “earlier than I did”, external with her sister’s help. Mangeshkar attributed their silence to Bhosle’s husband’s…
