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Time of India
5 hours ago
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- Time of India
Vivek Agnihotri clarifies jibe at Saif-Kareena's son Taimur, Pooja Bedi reveals her mother Protima's body was never found, Nick Jonas' quirky bedtime ritual with Priyanka Chopra: Top 5 entertainment news
The world of entertainment never slows down — from clarifications and revelations to quirky confessions. Vivek Agnihotri addressed whether he took a jibe at Saif Ali Khan , while Pooja Bedi shared that her mother Protima's body was never found after her death. Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif's son's name grabbed attention, and Nick Jonas revealed his unusual bedtime ritual with Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Here's a roundup of the five biggest stories you can't miss. 'Nobody should name their child Taimur,' says Vivek Agnihotri, clarifying if he took a jibe at Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan's son's name: 'He went on a killing spree' Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan named their first son Taimur and it created a lot of stir. Now in the recently released trailer of 'The Bengal Files', people thought that film-maker Vivek Agnihotri has taken a jibe at Saif and Kareena naming their son 'Taimur'. In a recent interview, Agnihotri clarified that he wasn't targeting anyone personally, but asserted that no Indian should choose to name their child after what he described as a "murderous invader. " Speaking on The Raunac Show, Agnihotri was asked if the reference in his trailer was aimed at Saif and Kareena's son. He replied, "A lot of people are named Taimur. (Saif) wasn't the first person to name his child Taimur. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Groceries Delivered in a Blink – Trusted by Millions Across India Blinkit: Grocery in 10 minutes : India's last minute app Undo Let me explain. When I went to shoot The Tashkent Files in Samarkand, I visited Taimur's tomb. Outside it, it is written, 'He conquered the richest sultanate in the world.' This was the Delhi Sultanate. They were about to give him the title of Emperor, but he refused, and said that he wouldn't accept it until he conquers Delhi." Pooja Bedi says her mother Protima's body was never found after her death, regrets that she passed away before turning 50: 'She lived life on her own terms' Pooja Bedi's first marriage was with Protima Gauri in 1969. While today things are modern and we have the concept of open marriages or relationships, Kabir and Protima had an open marriage in those days. They had two children, Pooja and Siddhartha, yet, the couple got divorced in 1977. In a recent interview, Pooja has opened up on her mother Protima and her death. Protima was a celebrated model-turned-dancer who became known as much for her fearless individuality as for her art. In a recent conversation with SCREEN, Pooja opened up about her mother's remarkable life and how she left the world exactly the way she had always wished-by merging with nature. Protima passed away in the mountains, her body never recovered. While Pooja still mourns that her mother didn't live to see her 50th birthday, she finds solace in the fact that Protima lived-and departed-on her own terms. Nick Jonas reveals his 'quirky' bed ritual with Priyanka Chopra Jonas which sparks a hilarious discussion on the internet: 'I just don't like to get it warm' Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra serve couple goals ever since they tied the knot in 2018. Till date, their PDA displayed online through pictures with other's post is adorable for fans. As Nick and PC have always opened up about their bonding or rituals together, in a recent chat, Nick made a quirky confession which has sparked an unusual debate online. He revealed a bedtime routine with PC and said that he literally pulls a chair next to Priyanka while she's watching TV in bed as they see something together but doesn't like to be in bed while watching it. 'Coolie' box office collection Day 7: Rajinikanth starrer secures win over 'War 2'; ends week 1 with Rs 222.5 crore haul Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' has wrapped up its first week at the box office on a strong note, collecting an estimated Rs 222.5 crore net in India. Despite facing weekday dips, the film has reaffirmed the superstar's dominance at the ticket window. 'War 2' box office collection day 7: The Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR film misses the Rs 200 crore mark on Wednesday, drops further 'War 2' which released in cinemas on August 14 was one of the most anticipated movies of the year. Infact, it was one of the biggest movie clashes as it released with Rajinikanth starrer 'Coolie'. The Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, Kiara Advani movie did start on a grand note on day 1 and also kept the momentum on Independence day but the movie started seeing a drop from Saturday onwards. It still managed to make a decent number on Saturday, Sunday, but from Monday onwards the fall was huge. It saw a drop of around 73 percent on first Monday, as compared to the Sunday numbers. The Ayan Mukerji directorial had found itself amidst mixed reviews which may have led to the downfall of numbers. "Get the latest updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
News18
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Vivek Agnihotri Says Nobody Should Name Their Child 'Taimur': 'Conqueror Timur Killed, Raped'
Last Updated: Vivek Agnihotri breaks silence on whether The Bengal Files trailer took a dig at Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan's son Taimur, saying no Indian should bear that name. Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has spoken out about speculation that his upcoming film The Bengal Files takes a dig at Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan for naming their son Taimur. In a new interview, Agnihotri made it clear that his trailer's reference to the name was not aimed at the star couple, but stressed that no Indian should ever consider naming their child after Timur, the 14th-century conqueror. Speaking on The Raunac Show, Agnihotri explained, 'A lot of people are named Taimur. (Saif) wasn't the first person to name his child Taimur. Let me explain. When I went to shoot The Tashkent Files in Samarkand, I visited Taimur's tomb. Outside it, it is written, 'He conquered the richest sultanate in the world.' This was the Delhi Sultanate. They were about to give him the title of Emperor, but he refused, and said that he wouldn't accept it until he conquers Delhi." He went on to describe the violent legacy Timur left behind. 'He massacred one lakh people in one night. He went on a killing spree from Delhi to Kashmir. He raped and pillaged along the way. Yes, he is a hero in his country; he is a great man. But he isn't to us. Of course nobody should name their child Taimur. It shouldn't even be a question." The actor couple faced heavy criticism when their firstborn was named Taimur in 2016. Saif later revealed in a chat with Delhi Times that he almost changed his son's name after the controversy. 'I thought for a second about changing his name. For a couple of weeks. And Kareena was a little against it. She said, 'People respect you for your opinion and you can't'… So I said, yeah, but it's not about people. I don't want him to get unpopular. And I still might, maybe when he's one or two, I might change his name in a while, it's still sinking in, what to do," Saif said at the time. Kareena also addressed the backlash in a 2023 interview with Miss Malini. She admitted, 'Of course it affected me that people were talking about Taimur's name. He probably doesn't even know about the drama around his name. But, he also received lots of love for the fact that people were so interested in him. And I was like, 'But, why?' because people don't know him and he is small. I think now, he will slowly understand. He is understanding that there is a whole culture where people follow him or he is being clicked." Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
NDTV
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Asked If Vivek Agnihotri Took A Jibe At Saif Ali Khan, He Says, "Nobody Should Name Their Child Taimur"
New Delhi: Vivek Agnihotri's The Bengal Files triggered a massive row ever since the trailer dropped on August 16. The trailer shows a child being named Taimur, prompting speculation that agnihotri took a jibe at Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor for naming their first born Taimur. What's Happening During his appearance on The Raunac Show, Agnihotri cleared that he didn't take jibe at Saif Ali Khan. But he also made it clear that nobody should name their child Taimur. "A lot of people are named Taimur. (Saif) wasn't the first person to name his child Taimur. Let me explain. When I went to shoot The Tashkent Files in Samarkand, I visited Taimur's tomb. Outside it, it is written, 'He conquered the richest sultanate in the world.' This was the Delhi Sultanate. They were about to give him the title of Emperor, but he refused, and said that he wouldn't accept it until he conquers Delhi," said Agnihotri. He continued, "He massacred one lakh people in one night. He went on a killing spree from Delhi to Kashmir. He raped and pillaged along the way. Yes, he is a hero in his country; he is a great man. But he isn't to us. Of course nobody should name their child Taimur. It shouldn't even be a question." Background Back in 2016, when Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor made their son's name public, they faced a severe backlash. In an interview with Delhi Times in 2016, Saif admitted that he almost changed Taimur's name. "I thought for a second about changing his name. For a couple of weeks. And Kareena was a little against it. She said, 'People respect you for your opinion and you can't'... So I said, yeah, but it's not about people. I don't want him to get unpopular. And I still might, maybe when he's one or two, I might change his name in a while, it's still sinking in, what to do," said Saif. Last year, Kareena Kapoor opened up about the issue during an interview with Miss Malini and said, "Of course it affected me that people were talking about Taimur's name. He probably doesn't even know about the drama around his name. But, he also received lots of love for the fact that people were so interested in him. And I was like, 'But, why?' because people don't know him and he is small. I think now, he will slowly understand. He is understanding that there is a whole culture where people follow him or he is being clicked." Vivek Agnihotri's The Bengal Files is based on the 1946 riot that shook Bengal. The film has an ensemble cast including, Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Mohan Kapur, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Pallavi Joshi, Saswata Chatterjee and Puneet Issar, among others in key roles.
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First Post
12 hours ago
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- First Post
The Bengal Files director Vivek Agnihotri on whether he took deliberate dig at Saif Ali Khan: ‘Nobody should name their child Taimur; it's not even a question'
Vivek Agnihotri shared that he didn't mean to take a dig at anyone, but made it clear that no Indian should name their child after Taimur, a murderous invader. Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri recently addressed the speculation of taking a jibe at Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan for naming their older son Taimur in the trailer of his upcoming movie The Bengal Files. He shared that he didn't mean to take a dig at anyone, but made it clear that no Indian should name their child after Taimur, a murderous invader. When Agnihotri was asked if the Taimur reference in his new film's trailer was a direct jibe at Saif and Kareena for keeping their son's name Taimur. The filmmaker said on The Raunac Show, 'A lot of people are named Taimur. (Saif) wasn't the first person to name his child Taimur. Let me explain. When I went to shoot The Tashkent Files in Samarkand, I visited Taimur's tomb. Outside it, it is written, 'He conquered the richest sultanate in the world.' This was the Delhi Sultanate. They were about to give him the title of Emperor, but he refused, and said that he wouldn't accept it until he conquers Delhi.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In memory of the victims of Direct Action Day (16th August 1946), I present to you the official trailer of #TheBengalFiles — the boldest film ever on the untold story of the Hindu genocide. In cinemas 5th September 2025. Please bless us.🙏🏻 Watch on YouTube:… — Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) August 16, 2025 He continued, 'He massacred one lakh people in one night. He went on a killing spree from Delhi to Kashmir. He raped and pillaged along the way. Yes, he is a hero in his country; he is a great man. But he isn't to us. Of course, nobody should name their child Taimur. It shouldn't even be a question.' Talking about The Bengal Files, the movie features Darshan Kumar, Pallavi Joshi, Simrat Kaur, Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Saswata Chatterjee, Namashi Chakraborty, Rajesh Khera, Puneet Issar, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Sourav Das and Mohan Kapur in prominent roles. Produced by Abhishek Agarwal and Pallavi Joshi, the movie is set to hit the screens on September 5.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Nobody should name their child Taimur,' says Vivek Agnihotri, clarifying if he took a jibe at Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan's son's name: 'He went on a killing spree'
Saif Ali Khan , Kareena Kapoor Khan named their first son Taimur and it created a lot of stir. To give context, Timur invaded Delhi in 1398, when the Tughlaq dynasty was in decline. Saif and Kareena faced widespread backlash after naming their firstborn Taimur, and have both admitted that they briefly considered changing it due to the uproar. Now in the recently released trailer of 'The Bengal Files', people thought that film-maker Vivek Agnihotri has taken a jibe at Saif and Kareena naming their son 'Taimur'. In a recent interview, Agnihotri clarified that he wasn't targeting anyone personally, but asserted that no Indian should choose to name their child after what he described as a 'murderous invader.' Speaking on The Raunac Show, Agnihotri was asked if the reference in his trailer was aimed at Saif and Kareena's son. He replied, 'A lot of people are named Taimur. (Saif) wasn't the first person to name his child Taimur. Let me explain. When I went to shoot The Tashkent Files in Samarkand, I visited Taimur's tomb. Outside it, it is written, 'He conquered the richest sultanate in the world.' This was the Delhi Sultanate. They were about to give him the title of Emperor, but he refused, and said that he wouldn't accept it until he conquers Delhi.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Seniors Are Snapping Up This TV Box, We Explain! Techno Mag Learn More Undo Agnihotri added, 'He massacred one lakh people in one night. He went on a killing spree from Delhi to Kashmir. He raped and pillaged along the way. Yes, he is a hero in his country; he is a great man. But he isn't to us. Of course nobody should name their child Taimur. It shouldn't even be a question.' Back in 2016, in a conversation with Delhi Times, Saif revealed that he had almost gone through with changing his son's name. 'I thought for a second about changing his name. For a couple of weeks. And Kareena was a little against it. She said, 'People respect you for your opinion and you can't'… So I said, yeah, but it's not about people. I don't want him to get unpopular. And I still might, maybe when he's one or two, I might change his name in a while, it's still sinking in, what to do,' he had said. Kareena too addressed the controversy last year in a chat with Miss Malini. 'Of course it affected me that people were talking about Taimur's name. He probably doesn't even know about the drama around his name. But, he also received lots of love for the fact that people were so interested in him. And I was like, 'But, why?' because people don't know him and he is small. I think now, he will slowly understand. He is understanding that there is a whole culture where people follow him or he is being clicked,' she shared.
