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NDTV
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Suniel Shetty's Birthday Post For Paresh Rawal Amid Hera Pheri 3 Row: "A Wonderful Human Being"
Mumbai: Versatile actor Paresh Rawal turned 70 on Friday, and wishing him on his special day, his Hera Pheri co-star Suniel Shetty penned a special birthday wish for him, calling him a "wonderful human being". Showering him with love and respect, Suniel penned on his X timeline, "To the man... Who is a powerhouse of both Wit & Wisdom and an even more wonderful human being. Happy happy birthday Pareshji. Much love and respect always." Suniel also shared a photograph facing the camera with Paresh. To the man... Who is a powerhouse of both Wit & Wisdom and an even more wonderful human being. Happy happy birthday Pareshji. Much love and respect always. @SirPareshRawal — Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) May 30, 2025 The post comes in the light of the ongoing tiff between Paresh and Akshay Kumar, following the former's exit from the third installment in the franchise, Hera Pheri 3. The controversy erupted after reports started doing the rounds that Paresh had walked out of Hera Pheri 3. After this, Akshay's production banner, Cape of Good Films, which is backing the project, filed a lawsuit against Paresh of Rs. 25 crores for abruptly quitting the drama. Meanwhile, a source close to Paresh questioned the film's original producer, Firoz Nadiadwala's silence in the matter. A source close to Paresh told IANS, 'Let's not forget, 'OMG' was a film Paresh ji helped develop from the ground up, adapted from a play he had performed for years. When it came to producing the film, he didn't blink. He placed his trust in Akshay Kumar out of deep love, respect, and, above all, faith. That bond has always been strong. Years later, OMG 2 came along, and this is where the truth gets blurry. Paresh ji had developed that story from scratch, with the intent of making it a standalone film. It was not meant to be OMG 2. But somewhere along the way, the script he shaped was rebranded into a franchise sequel. The role was written for him. The story was his. And yet, he chose to walk away quietly, gracefully. He didn't fight it. He didn't stop it. He didn't sue.'
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Venkatesh calls Naga Naidu a man of chaos ahead of 'Rana Naidu' season 2 release
Veteran Telugu actor is all set to reprise his role as Naga Naidu in the upcoming second season of the web series 'Rana Naidu'. Known for his intense and layered performances, Venkatesh recently opened up about his character, sharing insights into what makes Naga Naidu both fascinating and challenging to portray. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A character full of contradictions As per an IANS report, Venkatesh described Naga Naidu as a man full of contradictions—unpredictable and rule-breaking, yet deeply devoted to his family. He related to this aspect of the character, that both he and Naga share a strong love for their families. Venky and Naga opposites in nature While Venkatesh considers himself a person who values structure, stability, and predictability, Naga thrives on chaos and drama, often keeping those around him guessing with his unpredictable behaviour. "That's the one thing Venky and Naga share. But otherwise? I'm predictable, Naga isn't. I like structure and stability. Naga? He lives for drama. I don't play mind games, but Naga, he's full of surprises. You never really know what he's thinking," he said. The actor also added that unlike himself, who prefers straightforwardness, Naga is a master of mind games and surprises. This constant tension between charm and chaos makes the character compelling and keeps viewers hooked. Venkatesh said, "There's always something simmering with Naga. You can't look away." Season 2 release details 'Rana Naidu' Season 2 is highly anticipated and scheduled to release on June 13, 2025, on Netflix. The series is an action-packed crime drama directed by Karan Anshuman and . It is an official adaptation of the 2013 American TV series 'Ray Donovan' and features a stellar cast including Venkatesh Daggubati, Rana Daggubati in the titular role, Pillai, Gaurav Chopra, and .
Hans India
a day ago
- Climate
- Hans India
Normal life affected as monsoon rains cause havoc in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram: With the South West Monsoon rains coming down heavily all across Kerala, numerous places in the state were affected on Friday. The Indian Meteorological Department has announced a red alert in the three districts of Idukki, Kannur and Kasargod. An orange alert has been announced in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad. Meanwhile, low lying areas in Kottayam, Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta have seen flooding and many people from these areas have been moved to relief camps. Speaking to IANS, State Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian said numerous people from his hometown in Chengannur are calling him and apprising him of the situation regarding rising waters. 'Am told by people in the know of things that if the rain waters do not come down, what was witnessed in 2018 might happen. The district authorities and the revenue department are on a high alert and are watching the situation. They have been asked to act if they feel the situation might turn worse,' said Cherian. In 11 of the 14 districts in the state, all educational institutions have been given a holiday. Since late on Thursday evening after the rains got heavy, numerous trees were uprooted and the worst affected were the railway tracks as the rising water threw train services out of gear. All the trains in the state are presently running late, while a few local trains were cancelled on Friday. Road traffic has also been thrown out of gear at numerous places following landslips and uprooting of trees. Likewise following the gusty winds across the state, electricity at many places was disrupted and numerous places in the state capital city saw power outages on Thursday. However, on Friday morning the power supply was restored in many places. Across the state power was disrupted in over five million homes on Thursday. According to rough estimates prepared by the Kerala State Electricity Board due to the heavy rains and uprooting of trees they have suffered a loss of Rs 120 crore. An 85-year-old lady who was returning home to Thirumaradi in Ernakulam district died after a tree fell on her during the storm.
Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Kapil Mishra hails Modi's leadership
New Delhi: As the PM Modi-led NDA government completed 11 years at the Centre on Thursday, Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra praised the Prime Minister's leadership, calling it a result of the people's unwavering support and trust. 'The blessings of the people have brought us this far. Indian citizens have repeatedly given their mandate to PM Modi. His only goal is to serve the nation, and that commitment has been consistent over the years. That's why we have remained in power for this long,' Kapil Mishra told IANS. The BJP also issued a statement lauding PM Modi's leadership, noting that his tenure has been marked by 'great initiatives, policies, and strategic actions.' PM Modi first took the oath as Prime Minister on May 26, 2014, and assumed office for a third term on June 9, 2024.
India.com
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Rajkummar Rao Opens Up About Why He Choose Films Like Malik Shahid And Newton
Despite grooving to hits like 'Aayi Nai,' 'Na Na Na Na Re,' and 'Chor Bazari Phir Se,' National Award-winner Rajkummar Rao says he prefers impactful roles over dance-centric ones, valuing films like Shahid, Maalik, and Newton for their rare depth. Asked what would he choose – a Dancing Rajkummar or the one who has done films such as Shahid and Maalik, Rajkummar told IANS: 'I'll choose Shahid, Maalik, and Newton of the world because I can dance at a party too, make a video and upload it.'' He added: 'But opportunities like these don't come easily." Rajkummar's action-drama 'Maalik' has been postponed. The film was earlier scheduled to hit theatres on June 20, but will now be released on 11th July 2025. In the film, which is currently in post-production, Rao will be seen playing a ruthless gangster. His portrayal of a gangster promises to showcase a side of him that fans haven't seen before, adding an intriguing edge to the film. Directed by Pulkit, "Maalik" is produced by Kumar Taurani under the Tips Films banner and Jay Shewakramani's Northern Lights Films. Talking about Shahid and Newton, the former film released in 2012. It is a biographical drama film directed by Hansal Mehta. Based on the life of lawyer and human rights activist Shahid Azmi, who was assassinated in 2010, the film stars Rajkummar as Azmi; Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Prabhleen Sandhu and Baljinder Kaur appear in supporting roles. Meanwhile, Newton released in 2017, the black comedy-drama film directed by Amit V. Masurkar. The film stars Rajkummar in the title role of a government servant who is sent to a politically sensitive area of central India on election duty. Pankaj Tripathi, Anjali Patil and Raghubir Yadav appeared in prominent roles.
