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India.com
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who entered films at 16, wanted to marry Sunil Dutt, had crush on Salman Khan, ruled Bollywood in the '80s; Her name is...
The Bollywood diva, who lit up the screen in the golden era of Bollywood, but her off-screen tale, from surprise crushes to wishful proposals, is what truly stole the show. Not many can say they were discovered by Yash Chopra, but Poonam Dhillon was. At just 16, she made her debut in Trishul (1978) and quickly rose to fame in the '80s. From working with the biggest stars to being constantly in the limelight, Poonam became a household name. At one point, her name was even linked romantically with Chopra, but she dismissed the buzz, calling it 'just a rumour.' If you were younger, I'd marry you… In 1984, Poonam worked with Sunil Dutt in Laila, where he played her father. Behind the scenes, though, she once joked to him, 'If you were younger, I would have married you.' Dutt was not just her co-star; he was also the father of Bollywood's Sanju Baba, Sanjay Dutt. The real wedding and a short-lived marriage Though she fantasised about marrying Sunil Dutt, Poonam eventually tied the knot with producer Ashok Thakeria in 1988. But the marriage ended in 1997, just nine years later. Since then, she has chosen to remain single. Crush on Salman Khan? As fate would have it, Poonam was already married when Salman Khan made his screen debut in Rekha's Biwi Ho Toh Aisi (1988). Despite being three years older, she had a soft spot for the newcomer. She once said, 'He's cute,' and openly admired his charm. Salman later became a breakout star in Maine Pyar Kiya (1989).
Graziadaily
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
Wimbledon 2025: Absolutely Everything We Know About Jannik Sinner's Love Life
After two weeks of intense tennis (and the obligatory celeb spotting, of course), Wimbledon has come to an end, with Jannik Skinner being crowned the men's champion. In a tense match, Sinner triumphed over Carlos Alcaraz, becoming the first Italian to win the singles titles at Wimbledon. The victory was extra sweet for Sinner, who previously lost to Alcaraz in the French Open final. The trophy was presented by Kate Middleton, and Sinner also got the chance to speak to Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Speaking about a conversation he had with the young royals, Sinner said: 'I asked the kids if they play tennis and asked them what kind of rackets they play, these kind of things.' With Sinner in the headlines, there's lots of interest in this personal life - especially who he is dating. On Google, search for 'Jannik Sinner girlfriend' is up by 1,000%. In a press conference in May, Sinner shut down any rumours that he was in a relationship. 'There's a lot of attention,' he said. 'Also, off the court, I was surprised to see some pictures, which, nothing serious. I'm not in a relationship!' However, some recent reports have linked Sinner to model Laila Hasanovic. Laila is an influencer from Denmark, and she has over 350,000 followers on Instagram. She has recently been spotted at some of Sinner's matches, including at Wimbledon. Previously, Laila dated Michael Schumacher's son, Mick, for around three years. The couple reportedly separated earlier this year, although Laila clearly made an impact on him - Hasanovic was reportedly among the few people who were allowed to visit Michael. Of course, the reports of a budding romance between Sinner and Hasanovic are all just speculation at this stage, and neither party has confirmed this is the case. Yes! Jannik used to date Anna Kalinskaya, who is a Russian tennis player. They went public with their relationship in May 2024, but confirmed their split a year later. According to Sinner said last year: 'Yes, I'm with Anna, but we keep everything very confidential,' adding ' I won't say more.' Anna is a talented tennis player. As of July, 2025, she is ranked 39th on the WTA website. She has had success in three double titles on the WTA Tour and one single title on the WTA Challenger Tour, and gave an incredible performance at the 2024 Australian Open, where she reached the quarter finals. She also finished as a runner-up at the 2024 Berlin Ladies Open. With them both being tennis stars, it's no surprise that Jannik and Anna first crossed paths on the tennis circuit. When they were together, they regularly stepped out to support each other at their matches, and were spotted training together during a practice session ahead of Wimbledon 2024. Jannik confirmed he was single in May 2025, while speaking at a press conference during the Italian Open, although he didn't give a reason why their relationship came to an end. Alice Hall is the Staff Writer at Grazia UK. She was previously a Junior Features Writer for The Daily Telegraph. At Grazia, she writes news and features about pop culture, dating, health, politics and interiors.
Irish Times
14-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Voxpro founder Dan Kiely joins board of AI start-up Momntum
Former Voxpro founder Dan Kiely has joined the board of directors of AI start-up Momntum as the company seeks to transform customer support. The AI start-up is focused on growing its next generation customer relationship platform, integrating AI with an 'emotionally intelligent' AI system powered by a proprietary Relationship Language Model. Known as Laila, it can manage real-time conversations across phone, email, WhatsApp, Instagram, and other platforms. Laila supports more than 700 languages and has an 85.4 per cent success rate across millions of interactions, the company says. It is designed to replace fragmented support systems with context-aware engagement that adapts to each customer, driving efficiency, customer loyalty, and improving customer experience. Momentum was founded in January by Brian Kenny, Keith Wealleans, Kieran Sexton and entrepreneur Pat Phelan. Among the partnerships it has signed are deals with Mr Phelan's Sisu Clinic and security company Action24. READ MORE The appointment of Mr Kiely to the board is seen as a pivotal move for the company. which is seeking to expand its business following a €1 million funding round backed by Act Venture Capital and Sure Valley Ventures earlier this year. Mr Kenny said the appointment was 'a huge validation' of the company and what it was building. 'It's a major signal to have somebody of Dan's calibre join our board. He completely understands our vision where we're going, and understands that our vision is not a step change within the customer experience world. We're not here to take what's currently being built and add an extra layer on top of it. We're here to reimagine it from the ground up,' he said. Mr Kiely's Voxpro, which he established with Linda Green-Kiely in 1995, grew to be a global customer support player before Telus Digital acquired a majority stake in the company for €150 million in 2017. The company subsequently bought the remaining shares in Voxpro, and Mr Kiely stepped down as chief executive in 2019. He said Momntum's work was intriguing to him, following his own extensive experience in the customer support business. 'I've been there, I've done it. I loved it, but that journey has come to an end. But there's always been a kind of an itch in me to disrupt something,' he says. 'When I came across Momntum, I thought this company is doing something completely different. Everybody says AI, but saying it and doing it are two different things. Momntum and what it's doing really intrigued me. I think we can make a difference.' Mr Kiely has since cofounded private family office and has backed start-ups and growing companies such as Johnson Hana, Manna Drone, ProtexAI, Solidroad, Barespace and Sisu Clinic and Limbo, another of Mr Phelan's businesses. Mr Kiely has also been heavily involved with mentoring growing companies. 'VoxPro wouldn't have been where it was, where it got to without help from people along the way who mentored or offered advice. I get a lot of satisfaction from doing that,' he said. 'It's not about making money in any shape or form. I do it for just for pure enjoyment and satisfaction seeing the entrepreneurs succeed, and helping them scale.'
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Wheelies, Burnouts & Brotherhood: Inside the world of Hyderabad's stunt bikers
In Hyderabad, bike stunts aren't just about thrills anymore — they're about building a culture. In safe, guided spaces, riders are coming together to share skills, discipline, and passion. From first-timers learning balance to pros perfecting burnouts and stoppies, the community is growing stronger. 'Building a community that values safety and does stunts the right way' Bike stunts have long been a part of youth culture, but doing them on public roads puts everyone at risk. What's encouraging now is that more riders are seeking safer, structured ways to learn — from basic balance to advanced techniques. So far, around 200 riders have trained here, and the focus is on building a community that respects road rules, values safety, and still enjoys the thrill of doing stunts the right way. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad — Syed Imam, stuntman & founder of Imran Stunt Academy 'Beyond stunts, I learned to fix minor issues and change bike oil' Learning to do bike stunts is exciting, and when it's done with proper gear and guidance, it becomes even better. I learned everything from burnouts to stoppies and more. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You Won't Believe the Price of These Dubai Apartments Binghatti Developers FZE Get Offer Undo But beyond stunts, I also learned how to take care of bikes, how to fix minor issues, change the oil, and keep them running smoothly. The process made me appreciate bikes more, not just as machines, but as something you build a connection with when you ride and care for them. — Syed Faizaan Hussain, lawyer & model I learned how to ride a bike only earlier this year and now I can even do basic stunts. Thanks to the way we were trained, I picked things up quickly and got a chance to be part of a stunt sequence in the movie Laila. Before joining, I didn't know much about bikes but now I understand how to ride and perform stunts safely — Syed Shah Abdul Samad Hussaini, marketing professional 'Wheelies can be dangerous if done without the right skills or gear. I've seen riders get seriously hurt trying them on public roads. Devices like wheelie simulators lets you practice safely and learn proper control while wearing full protective gear,' Imam shares. I started doing bike stunts from January this year. Being part of the bike stunt community has been a great feeling. I've made some really good friends here, and it made me realise how much hard work and patience goes into learning even a single stunt. More than anything, it taught me the importance of a safety-first approach, with the right gear, guidance, and mindset – Almas Mohammed, digital marketer - Biswajit Talukdar
Hindustan Times
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Vishwak Sen uses Labubu doll as his G Wagon's dishti bomma; fans think it's hilarious. Watch
The world might be fawning over Labubu dolls, showing them off on social media and hanging them on designer bags, but Vishwak Sen has other plans. A paparazzo caught the actor out and about in Hyderabad, but what drew everyone's attention was Vishwak using his Labubu as his G Wagon's dishti bomma (doll to ward off evil). Fans couldn't stop laughing about it. Vishwak Sen hung a Labubu on his G Wagon like a dishti bomma to ward off evil eyes. (Instagram: Artistrybuzz) Vishwak Sen's dishti bomma Labubu A paparazzo posted a video on Instagram of Vishwak spotted driving his G Wagon in Hyderabad. Hanging from the car was a Labubu, not inside from a rearview mirror, but behind the car in a spot where people hang amulets or dolls to ward off evil. These China-made monster dolls might cost around $27.99 to $959.90 ( ₹2398.11 to ₹82,241.74), depending on the size, but to the actor, they seem nothing more than an odd car accessory. One fan commented, 'VishwakSen proved it that money can buy and money can make a labubu doll into Dishti Bomma.' Another joked that this was the 'right' way to use the doll, and a fan wrote, 'G wagon paruvu matter edhe (It's a matter of respect for the G Wagon).' One person even joked, 'Labubu (cross emoji) buri nazar waale tera muh kaala (tick emoji).' Another wrote that they would've 'done the same' if they had found a Labubu. Numerous Indian celebrities, including Ananya Panday, Sharvari Wagh, Pashmina Roshan, and Twinkle Khanna, have embraced the Labubu toy, which has recently regained popularity. The toy gained widespread attention first in April 2024 after K-pop group BLACKPINK member Lisa was spotted with a Labubu keychain on her bag. Recent work In 2024, Vishwak was seen in Gaami, Gangs of Godavari and Mechanic Rocky. In 2025, he starred in Laila. While Gaami got critical acclaim and Laila was criticised for vulgarity, all his films struggled to find footing at the box office. He will soon reprise his role as Vivek for Tharun Bhascker's sequel to Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi, titled ENE Repeat.
