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Time of India
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rahul Deshpande Mesmerises Nagpur at 10th Year Celebration of ‘Abhangwari'
Nagpur: Renowned classical singer enthralled the audience during his soulful performance at 'Abhangwari', held at Suresh Bhat Auditorium in Nagpur on Sunday evening. The event, celebrating 10 years of the devotional musical series, was organised by city-based NGO Arunai, led by Gaurav and Tejaswini Belsare, with support from various sponsors. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The packed auditorium resonated with devotional fervour as Deshpande rendered timeless abhangs like 'Bolava Vitthala', 'Abir Gulal', 'Maze Maher Pandhari', 'Kanada Raja Pandharicha', 'Teerth Vitthal', and 'Shriranga Vitthala'. Marking the fifth city in the nationwide tour, 'Abhangwari' will travel to several more cities in the coming two months. Rahul's sister, Deepti Deshpande, also performed at the event. Rahul shares a deep bond with Nagpur, where he gave his first performance at the age of 11. His grandfather was raised in the city and was born in Amravati district of Vidarbha.
India.com
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Rakhi Sawant backs Diljit Dosanjh's Sardaar Ji 3, calls Hania Aamir her 'favourite' amid ongoing controversy
Diljit Dosanjh's upcoming film Sardaar Ji 3 has been embroiled in controversies ever since the makers went ahead with casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. The singer-turned-actor had to face massive backlash. As a result, the makers of Sardaar Ji 3 decided not to release the film in India but overseas. Amid the ongoing controversy, Rakhi Sawant, who shares a cordial bond with Hania Aamir, came out in support of Diljit and his film. Rakhi Supports Diljit Dosanjh, Hania Aamir's Sardaar Ji 3 Taking to social media platform Instagram, Rakhi posted a short video clip featuring both Diljit and Hania from their movie. Rakhi expressed her excitement and praised Hania for stepping into Bollywood. She wrote, 'Congratulations my sweetheart Hania Aamir. I'm so happy. Finally, you are in Bollywood films. Congratulations Diljit, Sardaar Ji 3.' In another post, Rakhi also urged people outside the country to watch the film and support Hania for her big debut. She said, 'Everyone should watch this movie. Sardaar Ji 3—Hania Aamir, she's making her debut. Everyone should appreciate her. She's my favourite. All the best. Congratulations Hania. Allah bless you.' Take a look here: The Backlash Against Diljit When tensions between India and Pakistan were at their peak, many Bollywood filmmakers dropped Pakistani actors whom they had cast for their films, including Fawad Khan in Abir Gulal and Mawra Hocane for Sanam Teri Kasam 2. However, when Diljit Dosanjh's Sardaar Ji 3 trailer came out and fans discovered that Hania was still in the film, it created a huge uproar. Several Indian film industry bodies, including the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) and the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA), objected to her casting. They argued that involving a Pakistani actor is insensitive to national sentiments and have even demanded a ban on Diljit Dosanjh and his upcoming projects in India.
Indian Express
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Mika Singh slams ‘fake singer' Diljit Dosanjh for working with Pakistani actor Hania Aamir: ‘Left fans betrayed and helpless'
Singer Mika Singh called fellow singer Diljit Dosanjh a 'fake singer' and described him as 'irresponsible' for going ahead with the release of his film Sardaar Ji 3, which features Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. The film, which will not be released in India, is set to release overseas on June 27. Despite the Pahalgam attack worsening ties between India and Pakistan, Diljit has been actively promoting the film with his co-star Neeru Bajwa. He had even shared the trailer of the film, which featured Hania prominently. Taking to his Instagram Stories, Mika Singh penned a long note with the sub-head 'Desh Pehle (Nation first),' expressing his disappointment in the Punjabi actor-singer. He wrote, 'Guys, as we all know, the relationship between India and Pakistan isn't going well right now. Yet some people continue to act irresponsibly.' Taking a dig at the singer's decision to share the film's trailer, Mika wrote, 'Before releasing any content that involves artists from across the border, they should think twice–especially when our nation's dignity is involved.' Taking example of the ban of the film Abir Gulal, Mika wrote, 'There was a film featuring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor that many of us opposed, and yet, some still don't seem to get the message. What's more shocking is that a fake singer, after doing 10 shows in India with thousands of fans buying tickets, had now disappeared — leaving fans betrayed and helpless.' Mika was referring to Diljit's immensely successful Dil-Luminati world tour. ALSO READ | Diljit Dosanjh breaks silence on Hania Aamir casting controversy, says Sardaar Ji 3 'will 100% suffer losses' but film was shot before Pahalgam attack While Diljit Dosanjh is aware of the controversy, he said that he has no choice but to promote the film because the producers' money is at stake, and that the film was shot before the Pahalgam attack. In an interview with BBC Asian Network, Diljit Dosanjh shared, 'When the film was made, the situation was fine. This film was shot in February. A lot of things happened after that which are not in our control. When it (Pahalgam attack) happened, the producers knew that they can't release this film in India anymore. But, they decided to release it overseas as they have invested a lot of money in the film. They will still incur loss because they are removing an entire territory.' He added, 'The truth is when I signed the film, the situation was just fine. Now, when the producers want to release it overseas, I will have to stand with them and support their decision.' Apart from acting in Sardaar Ji 3, Diljit Dosanjh is also a co-producer along with Gunbir Singh Sidhu and Manmord Sidhu. The film is directed by Amar Hundal.
News18
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Parmeet Sethi, Archana Puran Singh Reveal Why Their Sons Fly Economy
Last Updated: Parmeet Sethi discussed his vlogging career and his recent trip to Switzerland with his family. Parmeet Sethi, widely recognised for his roles in hit films like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Lakshya, has now stepped into a new phase of his career. Alongside his wife, actress Archana Puran Singh, and their sons Aryamann and Ayushmaan, Parmeet has embraced the world of vlogging. Their YouTube content offers a vibrant mix of emotion, adventure, and family moments, connecting them with fans in a fresh, personal way. Recently, Parmeet reflected on this 'second innings" of his professional journey and shared how he and Archana are intentional about keeping their sons grounded, despite their showbiz background. In an interview with SCREEN, Parmeet Sethi opened up about his recent family trip to Switzerland with his wife, Archana Puran Singh and their sons, Aryamann and Ayushmaan. Interestingly, despite attaining much stardom with his stint in movies and now in vlogs, the actor made his kids travel in economy. Disclosing the reason behind this, he also shared how the couple has asked the boys to earn their own money. 'We have always tried to keep our children grounded, as normal as possible and keeping them away from the trappings of being in a filmy family," he told SCREEN. Further, the actor revealed his and Archana's teachings and clarified, 'When they travelled in business class with their own money, that joy was incomparable. It was ten times more than your parents handing you a ticket." Watch their Switzerland vlog here: In the same conversation, Sethi was then asked what Aryamann and Ayushmaan wished to become in their lives. To this, he disclosed their career plans and shared how they have been working hand for the same. 'Aryamann has a music career and also wants to become an actor. Ayushman only wants to become an actor. He is really looking for a lead role in a series or film. Both are auditioning every week. They have been preparing themselves for the last 2-3 years with Atul Mongia classes and everything. They are itching to come on screen now," the doting daddy revealed. He also reflected on how his kids were recognised on the roads of Switzerland and approached for selfies more than the couple, which elated him. The Bhangra Paa Le star then talked about his latest venture with Archana and the kids, saying that they never expected millions of people would be watching them. 'We were not expecting it – socha tha 20-25K views ajayenge and now it's in millions. We all are very grateful. It's like a second career for me," he said, mentioning how the family of four have started taking vlogs very seriously as they are being more fruitful than films. On the professional front, Sethi was last seen in the web series The Magic Of Shiri, co-starring Divyanka Tripathi in 2024. He was also supposed to feature in Aarti S Bagdi's directorial Abir Gulal, which features Vaani Kapoor and Fawad Khan in lead roles. The movie has been postponed for an indefinite period due to the presence of Pakistani actor Fawad Khan amid India-Pakistan war tensions. First Published:
Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Is Archana Puran Singh-Parmeet Sethi's marriage in trouble? She responds
It has been over 30 years since Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi got married to each other. Now, Archana has finally spoken out about the swirling rumours surrounding marital troubles with her husband, putting speculation to rest with her words. Also read: Archana Puran Singh on hiding her marriage for four years: 'Parmeet Sethi didn't want marriage to affect my career' The actor addressed the rumours in her latest vlog on YouTube with her family. In the middle of the video, Archana spoke about a fan's concern about her relationship with Parmeet. With a lighthearted tone, she clarified that their videos don't showcase real fights, debunking speculation about marital troubles. She said, 'Someone left a long comment saying that they noticed some tension between us. They said that we're such a lovely couple and that they would be heartbroken if something were wrong in our relationship. Let me clear the air, we argue with each other and we discuss issues, but there's no tension between us... A little violence is okay.' The video features Archana and Parmeet taking their sons, Aayushmaan and Aaryamann, on a fun-filled burger-tasting adventure across Mumbai, exploring the city's top burger spots. At one point, Aaryamann spoke about one of his father's old films, which left him traumatised. He said, 'He lights someone on fire in that movie. He is smoking a cigarette, which he flicks onto that guy, and he's already covered in kerosene'. To which, Archana added, 'What kind of roles have you done? Which movie is this? I haven't seen 90% of his films'. Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet first met at a party. While Parmeet was attracted to Archana for her beauty and transparent nature, it was his own contrasting personality -- being both soft and stern which drew Archana in. The two were in a live-in relationship for around four years. They got married on June 30, 1992. They are now parents to two sons, Ayushmaan Sethi and Aaryamann Sethi. On the work front, Archana was last seen in the film Nadaaniyan, which faced criticism from audiences. She will next appear in the Netflix show The Great Indian Kapil Show, which will return with a new season this year. Meanwhile, Parmeet was set to feature in the film Abir Gulal, which marked Fawad Khan's Bollywood comeback. However, following the Pahalgam terror attack on 22 April, the film's release has been stalled in India.
