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Jay Bhanushali shares a picture with daughter amidst divorce rumours, wife Mahhi Vij missing

Mumbai, Oct 28, 2025

The rumours of television host and actor Jay Bhanushali and actress wife Mahhi Vij heading towards splitsville are currently doing the rounds on the internet.

There has been no confirmation on it as of yet, and neither Jay nor Mahhi has spoken about it. Amidst rumours, Jay has shared a cute picture of himself with his daughter Tara on his social media account.

Mahhi Vij was seen missing in the picture. He used the song “My Girl, My Girl” as the background score. Recently, Jay, along with his daughters, Khushi Ray and Tara Bhanushali, was on a 10-day trip to Japan. The actor had been sharing a series of posts and stories from his trip, giving fans a glimpse of his travel moments with his little ones. In one of his social media stories, Jay was seen smiling in a selfie at the famous Shibuya crossing with his daughters, carrying their luggage.

He also shared a clip from Narita International Airport with the caption, “All the planes and another one from the train with the text, Just before reaching the airport,” tagging Khushi Ray and Tara Bhanushali. Jay, reflecting on the reality of vacationing in Japan, said, “Don’t come to Japan if you’re not ready for this. At least 30,000 steps walking you have to do.”

Jay had also shared a reel of feeding deer in Nara Park, writing, “The best day spent in Japan. Me and my kids loved it. Feeding deer was peaceful with amazing views of nature.” Summing up his trip, Jay penned a heartwarming note. “They deserve it. The best daughters. The best child companion I could have got. For 10 days we struggled with less sleep. Lots of walking and exploring Japan.”

For the uninitiated, Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi welcomed daughter Tara in 2019, after years of trying to conceive.

The couple had revealed the medical complications they faced before the birth of Tara. The couple have been foster parents to their caretakers’ children, Khushi and Rajveer. Jay and Mahhi got married in 2011 after dating for a few years.(Agency)

Why Emraan and Yami came to the sets of ‘HAQ’ like hungry, curious, and fearless students?

Mumbai, Oct 28, 2025

Filmmaker Suparn S Varma recently opened up about working with Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam in his upcoming film “HAQ.” Speaking at the trailer launch event, the director spoke about their on-set energy and shared that both actors approached the project like “hungry, curious, and fearless students,” eager to learn and experiment. Varma praised Emraan and Yami’s dedication and enthusiasm, calling their collaboration one of the most creatively fulfilling experiences of his career.

Talking about Yami Gautam, Suparn S Varma recalled the remarkable intensity she brought to her role as Shazia Bano, despite being a new mother at the time. “Yami was a new mother who did not go home even for a single day. For 32 days on set, she didn’t say a single word. On the last day, when I took her final reaction, I saw her smiling as Yami Gautam, not Shazia Bano. That’s when I realized what she had poured into this performance.”

For Emraan, Suparn Varma mentioned, “He has done so many films; he could easily walk in with overconfidence. But I’ve never met an actor who treats every single day like his first. Both Yami and Emraan came to set like students: hungry, curious, fearless. That energy is infectious. When every person on set is giving their 100%, magic happens.”

The director, who appeared visibly moved at the launch event, also opened up about the remarkable journey behind creating the courtroom drama inspired by the historic Shah Bano case. He said, “We’ve spent three years researching and writing this film to bring it to you,” Suparn shared, as the applause refused to die down. “When someone works with so much clarity and passion, they get the same applause and whistles that we’re hearing here today.”

“When my writer Reshu Nath and I started writing and researching, our strength came from the fact that this is a film that needs to be made and talked about. Because these issues, like Emraan rightly pointed out, have been relevant for decades and still are. It’s time we start having conversations and bring them out. We come from a place of honesty, love, and respect for all our brothers and sisters. And when you come from that space, the audience instantly feels the truth in your story,” added Suparn.

“HAQ,” directed by Suparn S Varma and produced by Junglee Pictures, is scheduled for release in theatres on November 7, 2025.(Agency)

Bengal BJP leader arrested in assault case

Kolkata, Oct 28, 2025

Bengal BJP leader Rakesh Singh and his children were arrested allegedly for going on a rampage inside a housing complex in the Kasba area of Kolkata, police said on Tuesday.

According to the police, the incident occurred on Monday, during which Rakesh and his daughter and son allegedly assaulted the owner of a flat and his children.

The police said that the BJP leader has a flat in a multi-storeyed building in Kasba. However, he was accused of forcibly occupying another flat in the same residential complex.

When the owner of the flat went to remove things from the place along with his workers, Rakesh Singh and his children allegedly attacked him.

The victim alleged that the attackers had firearms.

The owner of the flat, Chandu Khan, was injured in the attack and was admitted to a hospital. Chandu’s sons, Saptarshi Khan and Rajarshi Khan, were also injured.

They alleged that the BJP leader, his son and daughter beat them up with the butt of a gun and knives.

Based on their complaint, the Kasba Police arrested Rakesh Singh, his children, Shivam and Simran.

Rajarshi Khan said, “Rakesh Singh has a flat on the fourth floor. He has forcibly occupied our flat on the third floor. He has kept his belongings there. I have repeatedly asked him to remove the belongings. But, he did not remove them. We were taking the workers today and putting their belongings down because we were paying rent. Then eight to nine people came and beat my father and brother. They had firearms in their hands. They beat them with gun butts. My father had to be admitted to the hospital. They also attacked me with a knife.”

A senior officer of Kolkata Police said, “The BJP leader and his son and daughter have been arrested. A case has been registered against them. Investigation is on.”

On September 3, Kolkata Police arrested Rakesh Singh on charges of vandalism at the headquarters of the West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee in Kolkata. The BJP leader had been absconding since he led the vandalism at the state Congress headquarters in Kolkata on August 29.

On September 1, the police arrested Rakesh Singh’s elder son Shivam Singh for allegedly aiding his father’s escape, who is the main accused in the vandalism. Singh was arrested based on an FIR lodged by the Congress against the alleged attack and defacement of posters of its leaders, Rahul Gandhi and others.(Agency)

Sydney Sweeney: I had someone tell me to fix my face

Los Angeles, Oct 28, 2025

Actress Sydney Sweeney has recalled how she had someone tell her to “fix” her face and get botox.

“I have very strong eyebrow muscles. And I had someone tell me to fix my face or else I’m not going to make it. I should get Botox. I was 16! Or I’m in a casting and I’m reading my scene and the casting director is eating a bag of chips, and I’m like, ‘You’re not paying attention at all’,” Sweeney told Variety.

She went on to explain that she enjoys playing complicated characters, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Sweeney said: “I tend to gravitate towards characters that are stereotypically unlikable, and I like to challenge an audience to have empathy for that person.”

She starred in season one of The White Lotus, and Mike White, the show’s writer and creator, has confessed to being wowed by the actress during her first audition.

He shared: “There was just something very unaffected by her. She was very likeable. And I thought that that would be helpful because the part is so unlikable on the page. Then in editing, you realise she just pops on-screen. She’s obviously lovely in person and photogenic. But my eyes kept going to her, no matter who’s in the scene with her. That’s natural screen magnetism that is hard to quantify. She just has that.

“I don’t know what makes somebody a star, but there is something about her that just is.”

Filmmaker Paul Feig is also full of praise for the actress, observing that she is “very savvy”.

He shared: “She’s probably one of the most confident people I’ve ever met in my life — in a good way. She’s very savvy. ‘Savvy’ sounds calculated. With her, she’s just very smart about publicity, about social media, about what people are looking for on social media.”

“As we’re getting ready to promote, we’re always like, ‘Oh, let’s do this. This is the hot trend on TikTok right now.’ And she’s like, ‘No, that was last month. Here’s the hot trend.’”(Agency)

Attacks on Adani Group coordinated effort to undermine India’s growth: Lawyer

New Delhi, Oct 28, 2025

Supreme Court advocate Ishkaran Singh Bhandari has said that recent reports by foreign media targeting the Adani Group are part of a larger, coordinated effort to undermine India’s economic growth and private industrial progress.

In a conversation with IANS, Bhandari said this is not the first time such attempts have been made to malign the Adani Group.

“For years, the Adani conglomerate has been repeatedly targeted. These are the same companies that play a crucial role in India’s economic backbone — operating in key sectors such as ports, airports, and energy,” he said.

“Foreign interests do not want Indian enterprises to gain strength and global recognition in these strategic areas,” he told IANS.

He recalled that the Adani Group had earlier faced similar allegations from Hindenburg Research (which has been shut down), which even led to a Supreme Court-monitored investigation.

“Despite the probe and the formation of a special committee, no evidence of wrongdoing was ever found. Yet, the narrative continues to be pushed for ulterior motives,” Bhandari noted.

Calling the campaign a long-running international conspiracy, he cited examples of global financiers like George Soros, who, according to him, have openly linked Adani-related controversies to political outcomes in India.

“People who don’t even live in India are trying to interfere with our economic stability,” he said.

Bhandari dismissed such reports as “fit for the dustbin,” adding that raising them in Parliament or during election debates serves an “anti-India purpose.”

Defending LIC’s investment in Adani Ports, he said, “If an American company can profit from investing in Mumbai Airport, why can’t LIC invest in Adani Ports? There is nothing questionable about it.”

“LIC’s investment processes are transparent and multi-layered. It has always invested in Indian enterprises — that’s part of its mandate,” Bhandari mentioned.

He argued that questioning LIC’s investments while ignoring those of foreign investors exposes the hypocrisy behind such criticism.

“India is now the world’s fourth-largest economy. Those trying to weaken LIC’s profitability under the guise of transparency are actually seeking to undermine India’s growth story,” he said.

Bhandari urged citizens and lawmakers to reject “agenda-driven foreign narratives” that attempt to erode confidence in Indian industry and private investment. “These baseless reports are designed to shake faith in India’s economic momentum — and must be firmly dismissed,” he stated.(Agency)

Manisha Koirala reflects on spirituality and understanding life & death

Mumbai, Oct 28, 2025

Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala recently shared a heartfelt post reflecting on spirituality and her life learnings through Buddhist teachings.

Taking to her social media account, the actress shared a few pictures from her recent visit at the Buddhist monarchy and understanding life. She wrote, “I’ve always wanted to understand death — somewhere deep down, I felt that in truly understanding it, I might also lose my fear of it. My search led me to The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, where one line struck me deeply: “You die as you lived.” Those words stayed with me and opened a doorway into the profound teachings on bardo — the space between death and rebirth.”

She added, “Back in 2008/09, I used to visit Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche. I remember asking him, “What is the purpose of my life?” He smiled and said, “That’s not your question — it’s a Western one.” I was both surprised and deeply moved by his insight.” Koirala further wrote, “Years later, when I asked him about bardo, he guided me to Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. After attending a few of his classes, life’s busyness took over — until this year, when I was invited to join his retreat with a small group of 30–40 people. Those four days became a turning point for me. I realised that what I’ve been seeking has always been right here — within these teachings and within myself — waiting patiently for my deeper commitment.”

Elaborating more on the same, Manisha wrote, “Mingyur Rinpoche is a rare master — his joy, humility, and clarity make even the most profound wisdom feel simple and alive. He teaches not just through words but through experience — through his presence, his laughter, and the peace he radiates. What I love most is how he bridges ancient Buddhist wisdom with modern science — often referring to quantum physics and ongoing scientific studies that beautifully align with the nature of mind and awareness.”

Talking about her being inspired, the Dil De actress wrote, “I now feel inspired to continue with his Joy of Living and Path of Liberation courses whenever life allows — to dive deeper into this extraordinary wisdom that unites the heart and the mind, tradition and science. These few days learning about bardo gave me glimpses of vast, timeless wisdom — a reminder that life and death are not separate and that awakening begins here, now. Beyond grateful for this experience.”

For the uninitiated, Manisha Koirala originally belongs to Kathmandu, Nepal, and comes from a prominent political family in Nepal. Her grandfather, Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala, was the country’s first democratically elected prime minister.

On the professional front, Manisha’s association with Bollywood – the actress made her debut with Saudagar in 1991, directed by Subhash Ghai. Further, she went on to deliver acclaimed performances in movies like “1942: A Love Story, Dil Se, Khamoshi: The Musical, Bombay, and others(Agency)

Milap Zaveri: Don’t blame anyone for that lean period of mine

New Delhi, Oct 28, 2025

Much like a phoenix that rises from its ashes, Milap Zaveri has marched back into the spotlight with Ek Deewane ki Deewaniyat. After an almost four-year lean period following the underperformance of Satyamev Jayate 2, the filmmaker-writer has made a powerful comeback and said that it feels “sweeter after the bitterness of failure.”

Milap has helmed films such as “Satyamev Jayate” franchise, “Marjavaan” and “Mastizaade”. He has also penned hits such as Kaante, Housefull, Ek Villain and Shootout at Wadala to name a few.

Saying that he doesn’t hold anyone responsible for his lean phase and accepts full accountability for his failures, Milap candidly told IANS: “Well, you know, I think — and I say this in a very simple, humble way… I don’t blame anyone for that lean period of mine. I accept it myself. You know, I made a film that didn’t do well called Satyamev Jayate 2. The business economics didn’t work; the film didn’t work.”

“Then it was, I think, just justified that people were wary of me because it was a film that had a lot of hope. Bahut umeedein thi logon ko us film se. Aur woh film jab nahi utari logon ki umeedon par, toh people were disillusioned by me,” he added.

Recalling how many thought he wouldn’t be able to pull off again, Milap said: “They thought, I would not be able to pull it off again. And there was a period of three, three and a half years where I had very little work. I never thought I’d see this day again — where I’d be sitting in front of you and talking about a superhit film of mine as a director that’s released.”

“There were tough times”, said the filmmaker.

“And I must say thank you to my wife, Gauri, my son, my in-laws, my parents, my friends, Shaad Randhawa, who’s also in Ek Deewane ki Deewaniyat, my best friend Ritesh Deshmukh and Genelia, who have always been some of my greatest strengths.”

“The two of them were always there for me. They helped me survive, helped me fight.”

He said that with the success of “Ek Deewane ki Deewaniyat”, the “victory seems even sweeter because there was such a bitter aftertaste of failure before this.”

“I’m just grateful that I got the opportunity thanks to Harshvardhan Rane, Sonam Bajwa, Anshul Garg, and Raghav Sharma. And today this film is a superhit, racing towards a blockbuster, and it feels great.”

So basically, he’s a phoenix rising from the ashes?

“I know! The amount of times I’ve risen from the ashes… people are telling me now, ‘Please, can you stop getting reduced to ashes each time?’”

The filmmaker added: “You know, it happened earlier also with my first film Jaane Kya Sa Hoga, it didn’t do well. Then I wrote ‘Shootout at Wadala’, and I came back with ‘Grand Masti’, ‘Shootout at Wadala’, ‘Ek Villain’, and ‘Main Tera Hero’ as a writer.”

“Then again, my film Mastizaade didn’t work, and I fought back with Satyamev Jayate and Marjaavaan. Then Satyamev Jayate 2 didn’t work. And now I’ve fought back with Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat. I also have Masti 4 and Tera Yaar Hoon Main lined up. And I hope this time the phoenix remains in this avatar only.”(Agency)

Sachin Sanghvi sexual assault case: Victim’s lawyer issues official statement

Mumbai, Oct 28, 2025

In the latest development in the Sachin Sanghvi sexual assault case, the victim’s lawyer, Nishant Johri, has issued an official statement addressing the matter.

The statement underscores a firm commitment to seeking justice and urges restraint from speculative reporting as the investigation continues. Johri emphasized faith in the legal process, assuring that the case will be pursued with utmost seriousness and respect for due procedure. In the statement, Advocate Nishant Johri, representing the complainant, reaffirmed their intent to pursue all lawful avenues to ensure accountability.

He was quoted as saying, “We remain committed to pursuing every lawful course of action to ensure that justice is rightfully served. As the matter is currently sub judice, we will not be making any further comments at this stage. We also respectfully urge members of the media to exercise sensitivity and discretion in their reporting, keeping in mind the dignity, privacy, and emotional well-being of the victim involved.”

For the unversed, Sanghvi, widely recognized as one half of the popular composer duo Sachin–Jigar, was arrested earlier this week after a woman filed a sexual assault complaint against him. He was later released on bail, and the case is now under judicial review.

According to police officials, the singer and music composer was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a woman after allegedly promising her a role in a music album and marriage. The complainant, a woman in her 20s, stated that she first came in contact with Sanghvi in February 2024 after he sent her a message on Instagram. The singer-composer reportedly promised her an opportunity in his music project, and the two soon began communicating over the phone.

In her complaint, the woman alleged that Sanghvi later called her to his studio, where he proposed marriage and sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions.

However, Aditya Mithe, the lawyer representing Sachin Sanghvi, denied the allegations made by the complainant. In a statement to the media, Mithe asserted that the claims mentioned in the FIR were baseless and lacked any substantial evidence, adding that there were no merits to the case.(Agency)

Bengal: Ward boy at Burdwan Medical College and Hospital held in molestation case

Kolkata, Oct 28, 2025

A ward boy at Burdwan Medical College and Hospital was arrested on the charges of molesting a patient’s daughter inside the hospital premises, said the police on Tuesday.

The incident comes against the backdrop of a series of incidents related to physical assaults on doctors and nurses in state-run hospitals in West Bengal. The incident has once again raised questions about the safety and security of patients and medical practitioners inside hospitals in the state.

According to the police, the alleged incident took place on Sunday afternoon. The ward boy was arrested by officers of Burdwan Women Police Station on Monday morning and produced in court, which sent him to two days’ police custody.

According to hospital sources, a tribal woman has been undergoing treatment at Burdwan Medical College and Hospital for quite some time. She is undergoing treatment in a ward below the new building of the hospital. The woman’s married daughter has been with her mother since last Saturday. On Sunday afternoon, when the woman was with her mother, the ward boy entered the women’s ward.

“Then he switched off the lights in the room and tried to undress her. When she tried to scream, the accused ward boy first slapped her and then punched her. The woman somehow managed to free herself and came out,” the police said.

Hearing the screams, the people who were present near the women’s ward came running. When they turned on the lights in the room, the ward boy was seen running away from there. The patient’s daughter filed a written complaint with the local women’s police station.

After listening to the woman’s ordeal, the police spoke to the hospital authorities. The CCTV footage was also examined, after which the police arrested the accused ward boy.

“We arrested the ward boy on Monday. He was produced in the Burdwan court. An application was made to take him into five-day police custody for questioning. The court granted two days of police custody. A case has been registered under relevant sections ranging from physical assault to molestation. Investigation is underway,” said a senior officer of East Burdwan district police on Tuesday.

It is learned that the accused resides in Baburbagh Kalitala area of Burdwan city. He has been working as a ward boy at Burdwan Medical College and Hospital for 21 years. The police are investigating whether there are any previous complaints against him.(Agency)

Sonam Bajwa: I always dreamt of doing Hindi films

Mumbai, Oct 28, 2025

One of Punjab’s biggest stars Sonam Bajwa says this year has been a “pleasant surprise,” as she is finally living her long-cherished dream of working in Hindi films.

Asked if it gets overwhelming to manage industries such as Bollywood and Punjabi cinema, Sonam told IANS: “Well, this year pleasantly surprised me, actually. As an artiste, I always dreamt of doing Hindi films. I am forever grateful for what Punjabi cinema gave to me — what it contributed to my life and my career.”

The actress said she was born in Uttarakhand, raised in UP, and worked in Punjab.

She added: “So, I grew up watching Hindi films and I worked in Punjabi films. But like every other artist, I also had a dream that I should get a big audience. I should also work in Hindi films. I should do such songs. I wish I could have done this song. I wish I would have got such a scene, such a role.”

Sonam, who stepped into Hindi cinema with Housefull 5 and was later seen in films such as “Baaghi 4” and “Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat”, said it was her dream.

“I always used to say to myself, I have to work towards that. And let me just be grateful. Let me just thank God for what I have right now. Because it’s very easy to say thank you when you get it. But to say thank you… because they say when you are thankful for a small thing, then you are given a big one… that’s what God says,” she said.

“So, I always tried to say thank you in that, so that when I grow up, I can be worthy of it. So, I dreamt of this moment. I always dreamt of doing Hindi films. It’s happening,” added Sonam.

The actress calls it a new chapter in her life.

“This year, not one, not two, not three Hindi films came. So now, I am working in Punjab as well. It has never been overwhelming. I was getting a bit stressed out, but then, I am very grateful, and I am enjoying every bit of it, actually.”(Agency)

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