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India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actor, who played role of young Shah Rukh Khan in Baazigar, acted as superhero on TV serial, now earns money from…
Every year, many artists try to make their mark in the industry, hoping to build successful careers. While some succeed and enjoy long-lasting fame, others quickly disappear from the spotlight and search for different careers. But this one actor, who rose to fame after playing the younger version of superstar Shah Rukh Khan in Baazigar, impressed audiences with his talent but eventually chose to leave acting for another profession. Let's find out who this actor is. The Lost Actor of Bollywood Here we are talking about Sumeet Pathak, who entered the film industry in the 1990s and worked in serials and films until the mid-2000s, when he decided to step away from the silver screen and began working behind the camera. The actor made his acting debut with the film Baazigar, starring Shah Rukh Khan, in which he played young Ajay in the film. He garnered a lot of appreciation for his limited role in the film, which also made him earn the Filmfare Award for Best Child Actor. Following this recognition, he acted in films like Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge with Salman Khan, and Tarzan with popular TV actor Vatsal Sheth. Sumeet's Iconic Roles in Television Sumeet Pathak also established a separate identity in the television world for himself. He also featured in a superhero-themed series Hero-Bhakti Hi Shakti Hai which brought him his fame. He also lent his voice for various South movies. He last featured in Salman Khan's Dabangg 2, which hit the big screens in 2019. After years of establishing his abilities in films and serials, he embarked on a new chapter in his life. Sumeet Pathak's New Phase Today, away from all the glitz and glamour, Sumeet Pathak is making a name in the business world. He is the Chief Operating Officer & Managing Director of Gulmohar Media, which is a language localization firm that provides broadcasters and OTT services at the global level.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Law roundup: A dream comes true for Kalispell woman
May 29—A woman, who wasn't making sense, allegedly told a dispatcher she just woke up from a dream and was not sure what was going on, that it all might be a dream, but she heard "some drama." She also mentioned something about leaves, noodles cooking and ended on, "I've got it under control." A woman's neighbor needed to dump his rotten attitude. He allegedly told her she can't use the sidewalk to take her trash out and screams at her when she does. A grandma reportedly showed up at someone's home with a group of bikers and tried to break in to take a baby whose father was allegedly kicked out of the house for using drugs around the child. The alleged trespassers left, and it was unclear to officers if a bunch of bikers had been there or not. A man with scraggly hair tucked under a baseball cap was reportedly driving a silver Subaru while punching a child's legs in the backseat. The child looked to be 3 or 4 years old to the person who called the police. A man in his 20s, who purportedly lives in a tree behind a church, was following a woman walking in the area. Officers located some belongings, but not Kalispell's Tarzan. Someone reportedly spotted their stolen bicycle at a restaurant across town from where it was taken at a hardware store. They confronted a man in his 50s about it and told officers he was briefly aggressive toward them and then left in a van headed toward a grocery store. A Washington resident allegedly purchased a vehicle at a local dealership and found a wallet, but employees told him to throw it away, which he didn't want to do, and called the police. The alleged owner did not remember losing a wallet and did not wish to contact a stranger about it. He agreed to mail the wallet. A man and a woman in a van reportedly got into an argument. Pulling over, the woman got out and started unloading his possessions, kicking him out of the van. Before an officer could speak with her further, she said she needed to use the bathroom, declined police assistance, got into the van and left. The man stayed behind and went to a friend's house. A child allegedly called officers, saying his mother was throwing things, yelling and threatening to hit their father and kick him out. When the dispatcher asked for the caller's date of birth, the child said they didn't know and exhaled "hard," when a thud was heard and the call disconnected. Despite a language barrier, officers determined the mother threw things during a "panic attack." All parties denied that anything violent occurred or voiced fear of each other. Officers counseled parties about the possibility of disorderly conduct charges if they had to return.
Metro
5 days ago
- Metro
In a Canadian region tourists often miss, I went in search of grizzly bears
A wild grizzly bear stands 40 metres away as I crouch behind a fallen tree, watching it chow down on some grass. Am I to be the next course? Or merely a Brit abroad, irritating this magnificent animal as it tries to concentrate on a post-hibernation meal? I'm in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest, deep in the wilderness of British Columbia. As the name suggests, bears take up residence in the shadows of Canada's mountains and live off the dark waters of the estuary. And I'm here to find one. It's one of Canada's lesser-visited destinations, with none of Quebec's culture or Toronto's culinary wow factor. But there's more to Northern British Columbia than bear spotting; the area is steeped in a bloody colonial history I imagine few in the UK are aware of. Fuel your wanderlust with our curated newsletter of travel deals, guides and inspiration. Sign up here. Plus, with snowcapped mountains, chocolate box towns and the city of Vancouver a one-hour flight away, the region has plenty for every taste — but bear spotting takes the ticket. In my mind's eye, I see myself befriending a beast, a modern-day Tarzan in hiking boots and a red puffer jacket. But despite their prevalence in the area, it's a battle simply finding one to get close to. We have just spent two hours on a jet boat battling wind and rain to reach an estuary to try and spot a glimpse of wildlife. As we near our target location, the mountains rise around us, framing the landscape, the icy spray whipping us as we venture further into the wilderness. Signs that bears are close are becoming more apparent. 'You know you are getting closer when you see grass chopped squarely at the ends,' our guide Rob Bryce explains. 'They've been eating it after coming out of hibernation.' Speaking in a soft Canadian drawl, his tone conveys years of experience — over time, he has become one with the landscape he has dedicated his life to. Rob's company, Northern BC Jet Boat Tours, prides itself on taking both tourists and city-dwelling Canadians off the beaten path to discover the overlooked treasures this region has to offer. He assures me he has never once failed to find a bear in these parts. The anticipation of seeing one in the wild grows the longer we are on the road, but we're warned to be wary. I recall the story of Timothy Treadwell – known as 'Grizzly Man' – who insisted he could live alongside bears in Alaska. To no one's surprise, he was killed and eaten, alongside his girlfriend. Their deaths were only discovered after a gruesome audio recording was found inside a camera left at the scene, with park rangers forced to listen to the cries of the couple as they were mauled to death. But the chances of us being attacked are, thankfully, slim. Bears who are fresh out of hibernation eat only grass for the first six weeks to rebuild their strength before they can hunt. Nevertheless, I make a note of where the bear spray is stored and mentally map a crude exit strategy. Hours into our expedition, the boat falls silent as the engine cuts off. Rob, with his eagle eyesight, has spotted a brown lump slowly wandering in the tall grass close to the water. It's strange how the human brain reacts to being examined by a predator. Adrenaline rushes through my body. Eye-to-eye with nature, in my bones I know that I am prey, exposed and staring deep into the soul of the King of the Rainforest. But the bear merely looks up, unfazed by the sight of us, and continues its munching. Soon enough, two more reveal themselves, forming a triangle around our boat. To my delight, they are joined by twin cubs. Seeing the cubs playing in the grass brings a rush of warmth to my heart — and a reminder that we are intruders. On our travels, we also see less fearsome creatures: more bald eagles and sea lions than I can count, and a whale breaching the surface beneath overcast skies. But being stared down by a bear isn't the scariest part of the trip for me. That honour is taken by my experience of flying in a seaplane for the first time. Strapped into the tiniest airborne craft I have ever been on, the rattling doors do nothing to make me feel calmer as we rise from Tyhee Lake, which takes its name from the word 'chief'. As the water below us gets smaller, the view through the window becomes a portrait of magnificent glaciers. My fears melt away, and we soon land at the foot of the 8,000 ft Hawson Range. If you'd rather not fly, the hiking route up the Hudson Bay Mountain up to Crater Lake at the top is also an incredible experience (and the first time I have waded through snow in the month of June). The scenic trail surrounded by ivory peaks and formidable water takes about two hours to complete — just remember to pack insect repellent. While the northern swath of British Columbia remains untouched by mass tourism, our bush pilot, Severine Oosterhof, says she is starting to notice a steady increase in people making the journey. 'We would only really fly hunters out here,' she says. 'But now more tourists and locals are ringing us up asking to see the glaciers, it's great.' For years, more than 200 nations have been governed under the Indian Act, which was put in place following the end of British colonisation in 1871. The British established rule in British Columbia in 1858, and immediately banned the First Nations from following any part of their culture. They lost their language and their lifestyle of communal living; they were forbidden from gathering together — stripping them of their identity. 'To hide gatherings, there would be a guard outside the door who would warn when the colonisers were coming,' our guide Tina tells us at the Nisga'a Museum. 'Everyone would then burst into Christian song when they came in.' She adds: 'It was small acts of rebellion like that which meant our community was able to keep going, even underground.' A trip to the Ksan Historical Village offers a harrowing glimpse into life under these conditions, and the deep connection to nature before colonisation destroyed it. Wooden houses stand facing the river, with totem poles that dwarf the trees, representing the lives and experiences of clan members. But the stories behind these wooden structures will never be revealed to tourists. 'It is deeply disrespectful to tell other people's stories, so much so that under our nation's laws their family members have the right to take my life' master carver Calvin McNeil for the Nisga'a Nation says. More Trending Visiting British Columbia couldn't have come at a better time, as the relationship between state and First Nations begins to change. Perhaps, as indigenous peoples regain their identity, the human connection with nature – and bears – will be rightfully restored. Getting there and around Canada As You Like it has launched a new self-drive Northern British Columbia's Great Wilderness exploring The Great Wilderness of Northern British Columbia. The 15-day itinerary travels from Vancouver to Terrace (via Smithers, Prince George, Mount Robson, Burns Lake, and Stewart) and costs from £2,320pp. This includes return international flights, 14 nights' accommodation, and car rental. Wildlife and Skeena River boat tours are organised separately and available with Northern BC Jet Boat Tours. Hotels and restaurants Despite many of the towns being what city-dwellers would consider to be 'small' — each offered a range of hotels to put your feet up after a long day of bear hunting. In Terrace, the Sandman Hotel was a simple option but offered everything needed for rates around $131. You have your pick of diners including Denny's and local Kathleen's Grill serving classic breakfasts, burgers and of course Poutine for around $20. In Smithers, which is about two hours east, prices are around the same. A night at the Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge costs around $250. Most restaurants in the area are chains seen across Canada, including steak houses where meals cost no more than $40. Brooke Davies was a guest of DestinationBC. This article was originally published on April 27, 2025. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: I thought British holidays were boring, but this underrated island changed my mind MORE: Man 'cooked his Chihuahua puppy to death in oven because it wouldn't stop barking' MORE: King Charles's subtle dig at Donald Trump over threat to annex Canada
CairoScene
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Arab Cinema at Cannes 2025: Seven Films That Stood Out
Four wins, five countries, seven selections: here are the Arabic films that were honoured at the Cannes Film Festival. May 25, 2025 Arab cinema had a commanding presence at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, with seven films selected across the official lineup and parallel sections, and four winning major awards. From restored milestones to urgent new works, this year's entries from Palestine, Egypt, Iraq, Algeria and Morocco offered unflinching perspectives on war, repression, and the quiet moments that define human resilience… Sirât | Jury Prize — Main Competition Director: Óliver Laxe A father and son wander through the trance-soaked deserts of Morocco searching for a missing daughter. What unfolds is less a quest than a descent—into grief, memory, and spiritual reckoning. Once Upon a Time in Gaza | Best Director — Un Certain Regard Directors: Tarzan & Arab Nasser Set in 2007 Gaza, a student and a falafel vendor are pulled into the drug trade. Darkly funny and deeply political, the film earned the Nasser brothers the top directing prize in Un Certain Regard. The President's Cake | People's Choice Award — Directors' Fortnight Director: Hasan Hadi In 1990s Iraq, a young girl is assigned to bake Saddam Hussein's birthday cake. In a nation strangled by fear, a simple pastry becomes a question of survival. I'm Glad You're Dead Now | Short Film — Palme d'Or Director: Tawfeek Barhom Two brothers return to their childhood island. A long-buried secret awaits them, forcing a reckoning with the trauma they've spent their lives avoiding. Put Your Soul On Your Hand and Walk | ACID Selection Director: Sepideh Farsi Constructed through video calls with a young woman in Gaza, this documentary captures everyday life under Israeli bombardment. Its subject, Palestinian photojournalist Fatima Hassouna, was killed in an Israeli airstrike—along with nine relatives—just one day after the film was selected for Cannes. The festival issued a public statement honouring her and condemning the violence. Saïd Effendi (1958) | Cannes Classics Director: Kameran Hosni A rare restoration from Iraq's cinematic archive, 'Saïd Effendi' returned to the screen this year as part of Cannes' celebration of global film heritage. Waqai Sinin Al-Djamr (Chronicles of the Years of Fire, 1975) | Cannes Classics Director: Mohamed Lakhdar Hamina Algeria's only Palme d'Or winner, restored for a new generation. Its return marked 50 years since the film first stunned Cannes in 1975.
Egypt Today
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
Viva Palestine: ONCE UPON A TIME IN GAZA triumphs at Cannes with Best Director Award
Palestinian cinema celebrates a landmark achievement as Tarzan and Arab Nasser's comedy-drama ONCE UPON A TIME IN GAZA claims the prestigious Best Director award at Cannes' Un Certain Regard section, where it world premiered to resounding applause, captivating audiences and critics alike. Commenting on this triumph, Palestinian twin directors Tarzan and Arab Nasser expressed their gratitude for the recognition and the support they received all the way through. Following its world premiere, the film garnered widespread acclaim from critics worldwide, with Clotilde Chinnici (Loud and Clear Reviews) describing it as "Necessary and remarkable, ONCE UPON A TIME IN GAZA is a beautifully shot and politically significant film, especially relevant today." Meanwhile, Jonathan Romney (Screen Daily) praised its impact, stating, "This taut, succinct film should win widespread attention following its bow in Un Certain Regard." Also, Jordan Mintzer of The Hollywood Reporter described Once Upon a Time in Gaza as 'Small-scale yet broad in its implications, especially considering what's happened since October 7th,' highlighting how the film 'touchingly portrays characters doing their best in a place that grants them few options and even fewer opportunities.' This victory marks yet another milestone for the Nasser brothers at Cannes. Their short film CONDOM LEAD was selected for the Main Competition, while their debut feature DÉGRADÉ premiered at Cannes' Critics' Week. ONCE UPON A TIME IN GAZA is their second feature, following GAZA MON AMOUR, which world premiered in the Venice International Film Festival's Horizons Program and was Palestine's submission to the 2021 Academy Awards. ONCE UPON A TIME IN GAZA explores the gripping story of Yahya, a young student who forges a friendship with Osama, a charismatic restaurant owner with a big heart. Together, they begin peddling drugs while delivering falafel sandwiches, but they are soon forced to grapple with a corrupt cop and his oversized ego. An international co-production between France, Palestine, Germany, and Portugal with Qatar and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the film boasts a stellar cast that includes Nader Abd Alhay, who is known for his role as Sami in FARAH, which is streaming now on Netflix; Ramzi Maqdisi (GHOST HUNTING, awarded Best Documentary at the Berlinale), Majd Eid (Cannes Winning title HOLY SPIDER); DOP Christophe Graillot (RIDE ABOVE) and editor Sophie Reine, who won the Best Editing Award at the César Awards for her work in THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. Directed by the Nasser Brothers from a screenplay co-written with Amer Nasser and Marie Legrand, ONCE UPON A TIME IN GAZA is produced by Rani Massalha and Marie Legrand from Les Films du Tambour and Muriel Merlin of Lyly Productions. Additionally, the film was co-produced with Rise Studios (Amanda Turnbull and Ziad Srouji), Made in Palestine Project (Rashid Abdelhamid), Red Balloon Film (Dorothe Benemeier), Riva Filmproduktion (Mickael Eckelt and Lena Zimmerhackel), Ukbar Filmes (Pandora Da Cunha Telles and Pablo Iraola), and executive produced by Jordan Pioneers Multi Media & Slate Films Services (Khaled Haddad) in association with A. A. Films (Ahmed Amer), Cocoon Films (Sawsan Asfari), Radio e Televisao De Portugal, and Kometa (Edyta Janczak-Hiriart). MAD Distribution manages the film's distribution and sales across the Arab world, The Party Film Sales oversees international sales, while Dulac Distribution handles the French distribution rights. Throughout its production phases, the film received support from prestigious institutions, including Aide aux Cinémas du Monde - CNC, Eurimages, Moin Film Fund Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein, Fundo CNC-Ica De Apoio A Coproducao Franco-Portuguesa, the Doha Film Institute, the Royal Film Commission's Jordan Film Fund, and Ciclic And Région Centre-Val De Loire.
