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News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Apoorva Mukhija To Participate In Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 19? Know Here
Last Updated: Reportedly, television actresses Gautami Kapoor and Moon Banerjee are also in talks with the makers of Bigg Boss 19. It is no secret that Bigg Boss is soon returning with its season 19. While everyone is eager to know who will be locked inside the house this time, it has now been reported that Apoorva Mukhija is likely to participate in the upcoming season. If a report by Siasat is to be believed, Mukhija, popularly known as The Rebel Kid, has been approached by the makers of Salman Khan's controversial reality show. However, there is no official confirmation regarding Apoorva's participation as of now. The report also claimed that besides Apoorva, television actresses Gautami Kapoor and Moon Banerjee are also in talks with the makers of the show. Reportedly, Daisy Shah, who was also seen in Khatron Ke Khiladi 13, is also likely to be one of the confirmed contestants of Bigg Boss 19. Munmun Dutta Aka Babita Ji Also Approached For Bigg Boss 19? On Tuesday, a report by ETimes claimed that Munmun Dutta, popularly known for playing the role of Babita Ji in the show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, is also likely to participate in Bigg Boss 19. According to sources close to the production, Munmun has once again been approached by the show's creators. Interestingly, this isn't her first brush with Bigg Boss. Over the years, Munmun has been approached multiple times to participate but has consistently declined. Now, with talks surfacing again, fans are left wondering—could 2025 finally mark her entry into the Salman Khan-hosted reality show? Was Bigg Boss 19 Supposed To Get Cancelled? Previously, uncertainty loomed over the upcoming season of Bigg Boss. After the reports of an alleged rift between Colors TV and the show's production house, Banijay Asia, made headlines, it was said that the season 19 of Salman Khan's controversial reality show might be cancelled. However, last month, a report by Pinkvilla claimed that Bigg Boss 19 is definitely happening and will be produced by Endemol Shine India. Reportedly, Salman Khan has also been confirmed as the host for another season, and he will begin shooting the first promo in June end. The show is likely to go on air in July. However, an official confirmation from the makers regarding Bigg Boss 19 is still awaited.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Prabhas has cut down his usual fee from Rs 150 crores to Rs 100 crores for 'The Raja Saab': Reports
Picture Credit: X Rebel Star Prabha will be next seen in the upcoming horror comedy film 'The Raja Saab,' which was recently announced is set for a December release. Known for his massive star power in the industry, the 'Baahubali' actor charges lucrative fees for the films. Recent reports suggest that he has reduced his payment for the upcoming movie. Fee cut after 'Adipurush' response Interestingly, as per a report by Siasat, Prabhas is said to have reduced his usual fee from Rs 150 crores to Rs 100 crores for this film, reportedly due to the underwhelming response to his previous film, 'Adipurush,' which was produced by the same house. About the film Speaking of 'The Raja Saab,' the movie has been in the production phase for quite some time, and after delays, it is now announced to hit the theaters on December 5, 2025. The announcement was made recently by the makers, who also revealed that the teaser will drop on June 16. Prabhas is highest paid actor in Tollywood, to charge Rs 100 cr for next film: Report Directed by Maruthi, known for his successful humor-emotional films, 'The Raja Saab' revolves around a man who eyes an ancestral property with plans to turn it into a profitable venture, only to discover that the place harbors mysterious and supernatural secrets. The film also includes Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Ridhi Kumar in key roles. The music of the film is given by Thaman S, and the cinematography is done by Karthik Palani. The movie will release in multiple languages, including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Other projects Apart from 'The Raja Saab,' he is working on 'PrabhasHanu,' reportedly titled Fauji, and the cop drama film 'Spirit,' directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Additionally, he will make a special extended cameo in Vishnu Manchu's 'Kannappa.' He will also head the sequels of his blockbuster hits 'Salaar 2' and 'Kalki 2,' which are expected to go into production once his current commitments are completed. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who are the first guests on The Great Indian Kapil Show season 3? Find out here
The Great Indian Kapil Show season 3: Season 3 of The Great Indian Kapil Show is highly anticipated and ready to delight fans once more with its amazing blend of comedy, celebrity appearances, and more. As the excitement around the new season grows, everyone's wondering who will be the first to appear on Kapil Sharma's show. If you're eager to find out who kicks off the season, you're in the right place, let's get started! The Great Indian Kapil Show season 3 first guests As per Siasat, the premiere episode will feature the star-studded cast of the upcoming film Metro In Dino. Fans can look forward to appearances by Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Ali Fazal, Konkona Sen Sharma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Anupam Kher, and Neena Gupta. The Great Indian Kapil Show season 3 release date The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3 will start from 21st June 2025. Joining Kapil on this laughter-filled ride are his comedy partners Sunil Grover, Kiku Sharda, and Krushna Abhishek. Archana Puran Singh will also return to her iconic chair. What's new in The Great Indian Kapil Show season 3? This season, Netflix is giving superfans from around the world a chance to shine by showcasing their talents on The Great Indian Kapil Show stage. In a groundbreaking twist, Season 3 will welcome the most extraordinary fans of Netflix and the show to step into the spotlight and display their one-of-a-kind skills. Kapil Sharma, in a statement shared by Netflix, revealed that Season 3 of The Great Indian Kapil Show will offer more than just celebrity interactions and comedy. He mentioned that, as a gesture of gratitude for the immense love the show has received, the new season will turn the spotlight on its superfans, giving them a chance to be part of something truly special.
Pink Villa
6 days ago
- Business
- Pink Villa
The Raja Saab: Has Prabhas cut down his fees from Rs 150 crore for horror comedy after Adipurush's debacle?
Prabhas has got his hands full at the moment, courtesy of his lineup of upcoming films. The Rebel Star recently made headlines as the release date of his much-anticipated romantic comedy horror film, The Raja Saab, was announced. After a few months of delay, the rom-com will finally be released on December 5. Did Prabhas reduce his fees for The Raja Saab? According to a Siasat report, the Rebel star may have reduced his fees by Rs 50 crores for the Maruthi directorial. It is believed that the Telugu actor made this decision following the underwhelming response to his film Adipurush, which was backed by the same production house, People Media Factory. Coming to The Raja Saab, Prabhas, who usually charges Rs. 150 crores for a film, is taking Rs. 100 crores for this upcoming venture. The Raja Saab was postponed from April 2025 For the uninitiated, The Raja Saab was first scheduled to hit the big screens on April 10. Despite the excitement of fans regarding its release, the film was delayed due to pending VFX work at the post-production stage. And now, after 8 months, the movie is back on track for a December 2025 theatrical release. What is the storyline of The Raja Saab? This marks the first project ever where Prabhas debuts in the genre of horror-comedy movies. From the first few glimpses and posters of the film, it is evident that the actor has gone beyond his usual to pull off such a charming role. Speaking about the storyline of the film, The Raja Saab centres around the life of a man who has been eyeing an ancestral property for a long time, with the hopes of turning it into a profitable investment. However, as he proceeds with his plan, the man is shocked to learn about the hidden secrets of the place, which truly indicate that the place holds much more than meets the eye. Prabhas' upcoming projects Besides The Raja Saab, the actor has another interesting film, PrabhasHanu, in the lineup. The film is reportedly titled Fauji. On the other hand, he has the much-controversial project Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Besides, the actor will also be making a special and extended cameo role in Vishnu Manchu's Kannappa. Furthermore, sequels work for Salaar 2 and Kalki 2 are also said to be in the works once the Rebel star finishes his impending projects at hand.
Indian Express
03-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
From the Urdu Press: ‘Insinuation of any Muslim opposition to Op Sindoor is baseless… Both Govt and Oppn must cease such politics'
Over the past week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited several states, including poll-bound ones like Bihar and West Bengal, to launch various development projects and address rallies. The PM's tour dominated coverage in the Urdu press. In Bengal, while highlighting the success of Operation Sindoor, the PM targeted the Mamata Banerjee government for allegedly fostering violence, corruption and lawlessness in the state. The sharp reactions of top Opposition leaders also made headlines in the Urdu dailies. While Mamata alleged that Modi was looking to gain 'political mileage' out of Operation Sindoor, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge asked him to 'focus on the enemy instead of self-boasting' and recuse himself from 'election blitz'. Commenting on the war of words between the Modi government and the Opposition days after the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, the Hyderabad-based Siasat, in its June 2 editorial, points out that in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack and the consequent Operation Sindoor, the entire country stood unitedly against Pakistan and its sponsorship of terrorism against India. 'The entire country staunchly backed Operation Sindoor and hailed our armed forces for conducting it against terror bases in Pakistan. The Opposition also threw its weight behind the government over its every retributive action against Pakistan. But now, it seems politics has started heating up in the name of Operation Sindoor,' the edit says. 'Attempts are being made to garner political dividends from the success of a military operation. This is unfortunate – there should not be any politics over national security.' The daily said Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while addressing BJP workers in Kolkata, accused Bengal CM and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee of 'opposing Operation Sindoor to appease the Muslim votebank'. 'Two points must be flagged here. One, whether it is Mamata or any other party in the country, everyone has fully supported Operation Sindoor and offered their tributes to the armed forces. And two, any insinuation that there was any Muslim opposition to Operation Sindoor is completely false and baseless — because every Muslim in the country has condemned the horrific Pahalgam attack and rallied round Operation Sindoor against Pakistan.' The editorial notes that all the citizens of the country are proud of the accomplishments of our armed forces. Notwithstanding the bid to raise political temperature in Bengal, which is headed to the Assembly polls early next year, the fact remains that everyone cutting across political and community lines has spoken out in unison against the Pahalgam outrage besides calling for teaching Pakistan a lesson, it says. 'Both the government and the Opposition must desist from making any play over national security for their narrow political gains. The prevailing atmosphere of unity and harmony in the country must not be vitiated.' Highlighting Niti Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam's announcement that India has now overtaken Japan to become the fourth-largest economy in the world, ranked behind the US, China and Germany, the Mumbai-based Urdu Times, in its May 28 leader, says it is a moment of celebration. 'But the government's key policy body seems to have jumped the gun as it turns out India is set to overtake Japan's economy soon,' the editorial says. Another aspect of this discourse is the point that there is a massive gap between the average income and living standards of the people of the two Asian countries, it notes. India is a low-middle-income developing economy with a per capita income of $2,880, while Japan is a developed, albeit weakening, economy with a per capita income of $33,900. The daily says that despite India's impressive GDP, the inequalities between the rich and the poor in the country are vast and stark. As per the World Inequality Report, the top 1% of India's population accounts for a significant portion of the nation's wealth. 'A majority of our people have very low income. Poverty is rampant in households across rural and urban parts of the country, where people face various challenges to make ends meet in their daily lives,' the edit says, adding that this is reflected in the government's initiative to hand out free ration to 80 crore people. Referring to the widening rifts within the first family of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), Siasat, in its June 1 editorial, states that in the run-up to the 2023 Telangana Assembly polls the Congress had accused the then incumbent BRS of 'colluding' with the BJP to checkmate it. The BRS and the BJP had rejected these allegations with each of them accusing, in turn, the other two of having forged a 'tacit understanding', the edit says. 'The buzz about a deal between the BRS and the BJP had gained traction during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections when the BRS was accused of helping the latter. The polls saw the BJP winning eight of the 17 seats (as against the ruling Congress's eight) in the state.' The daily says that BRS president and ex-chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR)'s daughter and party MLC K Kavitha has said that during her incarceration in prison last year in connection with the Delhi liquor scam case, she was approached with a proposal about the BRS's merger with the BJP, which she said she outright rejected. 'Although senior BJP leaders have not validated Kavitha's claim, BJP MLA T Raja Singh has echoed it while taking aim at his own party leaders,' it says. The editorial states that in her 'leaked' May 2 letter to KCR, Kavitha herself underlined that he had shied away from targeting the BJP in his address at the BRS' plenary event in April while just attacking the Congress, which she said fuelled speculation about the party's plan to align with the BJP in future. 'The BRS could not reject the row as mere allegations levelled by its political rivals as it has arisen out of Kavitha's remarks. The BRS and KCR should clear the air over the party's equations with the BJP,' it says. Every party is entitled to join hands with any other player, but it must be done transparently as all parties are accountable to the people who are the final arbiter in a democracy, the edit adds.
