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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Time of India
MDMA smuggling case: Cops seek proof from Oman
T'puram: The police team investigating the seizure of 1.26kg of MDMA will soon send a Letter Rogatory (LR) to authorities in Oman. According to police sources,the request, to be routed through the DIG of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), seeks access to CCTV footage from Muscat airport and hotel stays, which could provide crucial evidence in the case. Sanju, 41, of Kallambalam, is the prime accused in the case. He was arrested along with Nandu, 32, of Njekkad; Unnikrishnan, 39; and Prameen, 35, both of Vadasserikonam. The group was caught on July 10 while transporting the MDMA in a pick-up vehicle from Thiruvananthapuram airport. Police intercepted them at Navayikulamand and seized the contraband, worth an estimated Rs 4 crore. Though Sanju and Nandu flew in from Muscat, the drugs were smuggled in another passenger's baggage—Prasad, 47, of Neyyattinkara. Sanju allegedly handed over the packet to Prasad at Muscat airport, claiming it was excess luggage. Prasad, unaware of the contents, agreed to help. Sanju has since denied knowing about the drugs, blaming Prasad. However, CCTV footage from Thiruvananthapuram airport—retrieved with CISF assistance—shows clear interaction between Sanju and Prasad. Investigators say Sanju deliberately used Prasad, who has no criminal history, as an unsuspecting carrier. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You To Read in 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The probe has also revealed that Sanju booked the baggage carrying the drugs in Prasad's name and another bag under his daughter's name. He had travelled to Oman four times in the past year, each time returning with multiple bags—leading police to suspect he was routinely smuggling drugs. Sanju, who has a history of NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) cases, also appears to have links to the Malayalam film industry, as several photographs with well-known actors were found on his phone.
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First Post
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
Saiyaara box office: Ahaan Panday's film set to beat Kabir Singh to become highest Bollywood romantic grosser, trumps Dangal, Pathaan & Sanju to achieve this feat
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda starrer Saiyaara has emerged as one of the highest 2nd Tuesday grossers of all time, beating biggies like Dangal, PK, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Sanju, Padmaavat, Tiger 3, Tiger Zinda Hai, KGF 2, War and Pathaan among others read more Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda starrer Saiyaara is currently busy in breaking box office records across the globe. While it has already crossed the Rs 400 crore mark worldwide, it currently stands with a total collection of Rs 270.75 crore. It is expected to cross the lifetime business of Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani starrer Kabir Singh (Rs 278.24 crore) today or tomorrow to become the highest Bollywood grosser of all time. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Apart from that, _Saiyaara_ has also emerged as one of the highest 2nd Tuesday grossers of all time, beating biggies like Dangal, PK, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Sanju, Padmaavat, Tiger 3, Tiger Zinda Hai, KGF 2, War and Pathaan among others Highest 2nd Tuesday grosser of all time Pushpa 2 (Hindi) - Rs 19.50 crore Chhaava - Rs 19.23 crore Baahubali 2 (Hindi) - Rs 15.75 crore Jawan - Rs 14.80 crore Animal - Rs 12.37 crore Stree 2 - Rs 12.25 crore Gadar 2 - Rs 12.10 crore Saiyaara - Rs 10.50 crore Dangal - Rs 10.46 crore PK - Rs 9.11 crore Bajrangi Bhaijaan - Rs 9.10 crore Sanju - Rs 7.90 crore Tiger Zinda Hai - Rs 7.83 crore Pathaan - Rs 7.75 crore KGF 2 (Hindi) - Rs 7.48 crore Tiger 3 - Rs 6.70 crore Padmaavat - Rs 6 crore Apart from fans, Saiyaara has also garnered praises from celebs like Mahesh Babu, Aamir Khan, Anil Kapoor, Ameesha Patel, Anurag Basu, Siddharth Anand, Karan Johar, Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Arjun Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor among others. Before the release of the movie, director Mohit Suri spoke about Saiyaara's comparison with Aashiqui 2 in an interview with Firstpost. He said, 'When I made Zeher, they said it looked like Murder. When I made Ek Villain, they said it looked like Murder 2. When I made Malang, they said it looked like Ek Villain. When I made Aashiqui 2, they said it looked like Woh Lame and Rockstar. So I think when I go ahead and make my next film, they'll say it looks like Saiyaara. I think when they're comparing it to my own work rather than somebody else's, it's good.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
NDTV
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Did Sanjay Dutt Actually Have "350 Girlfriends" As Claimed In His Biopic Sanju? What The Actor Said
In 2018, acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani directed Sanju, a biopic on his friend and the star of his Munna Bhai films, Sanjay Dutt. A section of social media users, cinegoers, and critics accused the film of whitewashing the actor's controversial past -- be it his time in prison for the 1993 Mumbai bombings due to his conviction for illegal possession of weapons related to the attacks, his drug and alcohol abuse, or his endless flings. In the trailer of Sanju, writer Winnie Diaz, played by Anushka Sharma, asks Ranbir Kapoor's Sanjay Dutt with his wife Maanayata Dutt (Dia Mirza) looking over. "How many women have you slept with besides your wife?" she shoots. In his response, Ranbir Kapoor as Sanjay Dutt says, "Prostitutes included or? No, let's keep them aside. I recall up to 308. On safe side, let's say, 350." But did Sanjay Dutt, who turned 66 on July 29, 2025, really sleep with 350 women in his real life? Years before even the seed of Sanju took root, Sanjay Dutt candidly spoke about his romantic relationships on filmmaker and family friend Karan Johar's popular celebrity chat show Koffee With Karan in 2007. It was the second season of Koffee With Karan and the actor appeared on the show along with his younger sister and Congress leader Priya Dutt. As part of the famous Rapid Fire round, Karan Johar asked Sanjay Dutt to give a ballpark figure for how many women he has been with. The host gave him these options -- "50, 100, 150, 200, or more?" And, Sanjay Dutt, replied, "More." Priya Dutt looked at him and nervously laughed, "What lies!" as her brother and Karan Johar also joined in the laughter. In the same segment, the Koffee With Karan host asked Sanjay Dutt what three wishes he would ask a Genie to fulfil. The actor took his time to answer, eventually saying, "Money, freedom, women". Interestingly, a year after shooting this episode, Sanjay Dutt tied the knot with Maanayata Dutt, an entrepreneur and a former actor. This is his third marriage and the couple is parents to 14-year-old twins Shahraan and Iqra.
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Sanjay Dutt admits receiving Rs 72 crore property from a 62-year-old fan before she passed away, here's what he did
Sanjay Dutt, who has been contributing to the Indian cinema for several decades, enjoys a massive fan following for his strong on-screen presence and acting prowess. The celebrated actor once received an inheritance worth a whopping Rs 72 crore from a devoted fan. Years later, Dutt has finally admitted that it was indeed true. So, did he keep it? Let's find out. Sanjay Dutt confirms he returned the Rs 72 crore property to her family members In a recent conversation with Curly Tales, Sanjay Dutt was asked about the incident where a female fan left him a Rs 72 crore property before she passed away. The Khalnayak actor confirmed the unbelievable moment by saying that he returned the inheritance to her kin. 'I gave it back to her family,' the Housefull 5 actor said. When Sanjay Dutt's female fan asked her bank to transfer her wealth to him Reportedly, Sanjay Dutt's late fan Nisha Patil was battling a terminal illness and made the actor an heir to her property. The incident grabbed headlines back in 2018. Patil, the 62-year-old homemaker from Mumbai, had instructed her bank to hand over all of her assets to Dutt. His gesture of returning the property worth crores to her family has won our hearts. Sanjay Dutt's personal life and work front Born to late veterans Sunil Dutt and Nargis, Sanjay Dutt made his debut with Rocky in 1981. He is married to actress Maanayata Dutt. They have twin kids, a son and a daughter. The actor has a biopic based on his life, titled Sanju (2018), which starred Ranbir Kapoor as the main lead. On the work front, Dutt was recently seen in the Akshay Kumar-led comedy caper, Housefull 5. He is now gearing up for three movies this year. The 65-year-old actor will be seen in Ranveer Singh's upcoming film, Dhurandhar. He also has Telugu movies, Akhanda 2 and The RajaSaab, in the pipeline. Sanjay Dutt is best known for movies like Rocky, Vaastav: The Reality, Khalnayak, Daud, Saajan, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., KGF Chapter 2, Shootout at Lokhandwala, All The Best: Fun Begins, and many more.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Sanjay Dutt told SRK ‘If anyone touches you, tell me'; A bond forged before the fame-- Throwback
When was new to Mumbai and still finding his feet in the industry, he didn't have many friends or people to turn to. It was during this uncertain time, as he once recalled, that extended a gesture of kindness that SRK never forgot. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Speaking years later on an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati, Shah Rukh earlier shared a heartfelt story involving the Munnabhai star. 'I had fought with someone, I had nobody in the city, my parents weren't there either. Then, Sanjay Dutt came to me in his jeep and said, 'If anyone touches you, you tell me,'' he recounted. 'So he is my elder brother.' The moment, deeply emotional, revealed a side of Sanjay Dutt that doesn't often make headlines. Behind the controversies, A man known for loyalty Sanjay Dutt's life has often played out in the public eye, whether it was his struggles with drug addiction, legal troubles during the 1993 Bombay Blasts case, or the many chapters of his romantic life. But for those close to him, Sanju has always been more than the controversies. Rajkumar Hirani's 'Sanju', released in 2018 with Ranbir Kapoor in the lead, attempted to capture that layered personality, particularly his deep-rooted emotional bonds with friends and family. Dying Fan Gifts Sanjay Dutt ₹72 Cr | His Unexpected Reaction Breaks The Internet While some sections accused the film of whitewashing, there's no denying the actor's reputation for loyalty and emotional strength, especially towards those he considers part of his circle. From a jeep ride to brotherhood, A lasting memory As Sanjay Dutt celebrates his birthday today, this particular memory of a young Shah Rukh Khan being protected by a then-established Dutt resurfaces with even more warmth. On the work front, Sanjay Dutt was recently seen in the comedy entertainer film 'Housefull 5' which turned out to be a superhit.
