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Time of India
28 minutes ago
- Time of India
SS Rajamouli loses his cool, pushes fan trying to take selfie outside Kota Srinivasa Rao's residence at his funeral in Hyderabad in viral video
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli faced criticism after a video surfaced showing him reacting sharply to a fan seeking a selfie at the funeral of veteran Telugu actor Kota Srinivasa Rao. The incident occurred as Rajamouli was leaving Rao's residence, despite the solemnity of the occasion. Rajamouli also expressed his condolences on social media, remembering Rao as a legend. A moment of mourning turned tense as filmmaker SS Rajamouli lost his cool at a fan outside the residence of late Telugu cinema legend Kota Srinivasa Rao . The veteran actor, who passed away on July 13 at the age of 83, was laid to rest in Hyderabad amid an outpouring of tributes from the film fraternity. While several stars gathered to bid him a final farewell, a viral video of Rajamouli reacting sharply to a fan's selfie attempt during the solemn occasion has stirred conversation online. In the viral video, Rajamouli is seen exiting Rao's residence alongside his wife, Rama Rajamouli, when a fan approaches him for a selfie. Despite the somber setting, the fan continues to follow the director all the way to his car. As the fan gets too close, Rajamouli loses his cool—he pushes the fan aside and gestures in visible frustration, seemingly asking, "What?" with a sharp wave of his hand. The late veteran star's funeral saw an outpouring of grief from the Telugu film industry, with several prominent stars in attendance. Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan , Prakash Raj, Venkatesh Daggubati , and Rana Daggubati were among those who visited to pay their final respects to the legendary actor. SS Rajamouli took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle and penned an emotional note in memory of Kota Srinivasa Rao. He wrote, "Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Kota Srinivasa Rao garu. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How to Trade ETH/USD Without Holding Ether IC Markets Learn More Undo A master of his craft, a legend who breathed life into every character he portrayed. His presence on screen was truly irreplaceable. My heartfelt condolences to his family. Om Shanti." Born on July 10, 1942, in Kankipadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kota Srinivasa Rao began his cinematic journey in 1978 with the Telugu film Pranam Khareedu, which also starred a young Chiranjeevi. Over the decades, he carved a legendary career, appearing in over 750 films across multiple languages.
Economic Times
an hour ago
- Economic Times
ITR-2 and ITR-3 excel utility released by Income Tax Department; Taxpayers with capital gains, crypto, other incomes can now file ITR
ET Online Attention Taxpayers! Excel Utilities of ITR-2 and ITR-3 for AY 2025-26 are now live and available for filing. The Income Tax Department has made available the excel utilities for ITR-2 and 3 forms. This allows those with taxable capital gains, crypto income, and more to begin filing their income tax returns (ITRs) starting today. The extended ITR filing deadline for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26) is September 15, 2025. Previously only ITR-1 and ITR-4 were released (both online and excel utility) which enabled a limited set of taxpayers with specified income classifications to file their ITR. Do note that only the excel utilities have been released. That means taxpayers who plan to file their ITRs through the online e-filing portal will have to wait. The online filing mechanism is yet to be enabled. Soon this facility is likely to be enabled by income tax department which will be separately notified. Also Read | ITR-1 vs ITR-2 vs ITR-3 vs ITR-4: Which form applies to your income? The Income Tax Department said on X (formerly Twitter) on July 11, 2025: 'Attention Taxpayers! Excel Utilities of ITR-2 and ITR-3 for AY 2025-26 are now live and available for filing.' Read below to know more about ITR-2 and ITR-3 excel utilities. What is an Excel based ITR utility? In the download section of the income tax department's e-filing ITR portal, you can find the ITR-2 and ITR-3 utilities to download. After downloading, you will receive a Windows zip file. Extract this zip file and open the Excel file. The Excel file contains various schedules and options where you should enter your information as per requirements and declarations. After completing this, log in to the ITR e-filing portal to upload the file and submit your ITR. Remember to verify the filed ITR within 30 days of submission. Also read: ITR filing for AY 2025-26: 7 prominent changes in ITR excel utilities for FY 2024-25, which taxpayers including salaried should know Who can file ITR-2? According to the income tax department website as of July 11, 2025, ITR-2 can be filed by individuals or HUFs who: Are not eligible to file ITR-1 (Sahaj) Do not have income from profit and gains of business or profession and also do not have income from profits and gains of business or profession in the nature of: interest salary bonus commission or remuneration, by whatever name called, due to, or received by him from a partnership firm Have the income of another person like spouse, minor child, etc., to be clubbed with their income – if income to be clubbed falls in any of the above categories. SR Patnaik, Partner (head - taxation), Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, says: "The Form ITR-2 needs to be filed by individuals and Hindu Undivided Families ('HUF') who do not have any income from profits and gains of business or profession. Any individual who is eligible to file ITR-1 (which is applicable on individuals having income under the head of salaries, income from house property to the extent of one house property, and income from other sources, except winnings from lottery or race horses) is ineligible to file ITR-2." Also read: Income Tax: Changing these details on e-Filing website? Here's are the ways you can e-verify it What are the key updates to ITR-2 for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26)? The key updates to ITR-2 form include the following: Schedule-Capital Gain split for gains before/ after July 23, 2024 (post changes in Finance Act, 2024) Capital loss on share buyback allowed if corresponding dividend income is shown as income from other sources (post 01.10.2024) Asset & liability reporting limit raised to Rs 1 crore of total income Enhanced reporting for deductions [80C,10(13A)], etc. TDS section code to be reported in Schedule-TDS. Aseem Mowar, Tax Partner, EY India told ET Wealth Online earlier: "The new ITR-2 form simplifies filing for taxpayers earning between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 1 crore by removing the need to report assets and liabilities. Additionally, the form now mandates specifying the section under which TDS has been deducted, enhancing transparency. Furthermore, the reporting of capital gains has been refined, requiring taxpayers to indicate whether asset transfers occurred before or after July 23, 2024, ensuring accurate tax rate application. Overall, the new ITR-2 Form streamlines the reporting requirements and may help reduce return processing errors/defects." Also read: ITR filing due date extended but deadline to pay final tax without penalty is July 31 or Sept 15 now for FY 2024-25? Who needs to file ITR-3? Chartered Accountant Pranesh Jain says: ITR-3 is required for individuals and HUFs with income from business or profession, plus possibly other income sources. This includes: Business/professional income (other than presumptive basis taxation income), partnership income (non-LLP), derivatives trading, unlisted shares, capital gains (long term capital gain of shares upto 1,25,000 can be covered in ITR4 ), plus other simple terms, ITR - 3 is filed for both Individual and HUF but when the taxpayer has income from Business and Professions. For Example, if the taxpayer has business income as well as income from any other source such as capital gains or income from transactions of digital assets (crypto) or income from a partnership firm etc. then the taxpayer will have to file his return in ITR 3. What are the key updates to ITR-3 for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26)? The key updates to ITR-3 form include the following: Schedule-Capital Gain split for gains before/ after 23.07.2024 (post changes in Finance Act, 2024) Capital loss on share buyback allowed if corresponding dividend income is shown as income from other sources (post 01.10.2024) Asset & liability reporting limit raised to ₹1 crore of total income Reference of sec 44BBC (cruise biz) added Enhanced reporting for deductions [80C,10(13A)] etc. TDS section code to be reported in Schedule-TDS Ankit Jain, Partner, Ved Jain and Associates, says: "ITR-3 also includes provisions for Section 44BBC, requiring specific disclosures for taxpayers engaged in the business of operating ships or cruises." Chartered Accountant Gopal Bohra, Partner, Direct Tax, N. A. Shah Associates LLP, says, "The significant change in ITR-3 is the increased threshold monetary limit of total income from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1 crore to report the Asset & Liabilities under 'Schedule AL' of ITR. Now, individual taxpayers will be required to furnish the details of specified Assets & Liabilities in Schedule AL only if total income for the FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26) exceeds Rs 1 crore and this move will make tax filing simpler for such an additional number of taxpayers whose total income is in the range of Rs 50 lakh to 1 crore."
Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Hindustan Times
Angry SS Rajamouli pushes away fan attempting to click selfie after paying respects to Kota Srinivasa Rao. Watch
The residence of late Telugu veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao in Hyderabad was filled with grief and reverence as fans, friends, film fraternity members, and dignitaries gathered to bid a final farewell. Among the many prominent Tollywood personalities in attendance was filmmaker SS Rajamouli as well. A moment outside the late actor's home, however, drew attention for a different reason. SS Rajamouli was seen pushing a fan who was trying to take selfie after the director paid his respects to actor Kota Srinivasa Rao. Rajamouli pushes fan trying to take selfie As Rajamouli was leaving after offering his condolences, a fan abruptly tried to take a selfie with him. In a video that surfaced online, Rajamouli can be seen pushing the individual away and sternly reprimanding him for the ill-timed gesture, clearly upset at the lack of sensitivity during a time of mourning. Rajamouli pays tribute to Kota Srinivasa Rao Rajamouli expressed his sorrow on social media. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he posted a heartfelt tribute to the legendary actor, calling his passing an "irreplaceable loss." He wrote, "Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Kota Srinivasa Rao garu. A master of his craft, a legend who breathed life into every character he portrayed. His presence on screen was truly irreplaceable. My heartfelt condolences to his family. Om Shanti.' Celebrities visit Kota Srinivasa Rao's home to pay final respects Following the news of veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao's passing, a steady stream of political leaders, film personalities, and close friends gathered at his Hyderabad residence to pay their last respects. Among those seen consoling the bereaved family were Chiranjeevi and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. Actor Prakash Raj also arrived to offer his tribute, while renowned film producer Allu Aravind, father of actor Allu Arjun, visited the late actor's home to express his condolences. Speaking to the media, Aravind said, 'Kota Srinivasa Rao was very close to our family. I always looked forward to spending time with him because he was such a jovial person. His loss is a personal loss for us. I wish and pray that his soul rests in peace.'
