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For many years, Johny Lever has entertained audiences with his performances in Hindi cinema. The actor has gotten high accolades for his work in comic films. August 14, 2024 marks his 67th birthday. Johnny Lever’s comic prowess has made an everlasting impact on Bollywood, adorning several films with his exquisite timing and outrageous characters. From his legendary part in ‘Baazigar’ to his depiction in ‘Deewana Mastana’, Lever’s performances have driven spectators to tears of laughter.

India’s Independence Day, celebrated on August 15, celebrates the momentous event when the country broke away from British dominion in 1947. This historic event commemorates the sacrifices of freedom warriors who battled valiantly for India’s independence and looks back on the progress accomplished since then. Independence Day is widely commemorated throughout India, with parades, cultural events, and decorations in the national colours of saffron, white, and green. Flags, flowers, and balloons are utilised to decorate public buildings, schools, and houses, while communities gather to celebrate patriotic music, traditional meals, and other festivities. As we commemorate this historic day, we remember...

In his 11th straight address to the nation on India’s 78th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the longest speech by an Indian prime minister to date.On the 78th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the country from the Red Fort in New Delhi, making his longest speech to date.The 98-minute speech broke his previous record of 96 minutes from 2016. In 2017, he gave his shortest speech, lasting 56 minutes.He stated, “For Viksit Bharat 2047, we requested recommendations from the countrymen. We got several recommendations that represent our folks’ goals and aspirations. When the people of the...

Despite her brief stay in Bollywood, Meenakshi Seshadri made an unforgettable impression on both spectators and the business.Recently, the actor went down memory lane and reminisced working with some of her frequent colleagues, including Anil Kapoor and Sunny Deol. During an interview with Lehren Retro, she stated that she worked with Kapoor more than any other actor and discussed the contentious kissing scene with him in filmmaker Yash Chopra’s Vijay (1988). “I could not have done it without Yashji and Anil. They were both incredibly professional, laid-back, and comfortable. And I knew it would seem well-managed on TV, rather than...

Samantha Ruth Prabhu, the South Indian actress known for her stellar performances, has recently been the subject of speculation surrounding her personal life.Just days after her ex-husband Naga Chaitanya’s engagement to Sobhita Dhulipala, rumors began circulating that Samantha has found love again. This time, the man in question is none other than Raj Nidimoru, one-half of the acclaimed director duo Raj & DK, who are behind the popular web series 

Malaika Arora, who is now in Paris for the Olympics, recently opened out about her relationship with her 21-year-old son, Arhaan. She revealed that when his acquaintances ask him what she works for a living, he doesn’t have a clear response. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Malaika stated, “The other day, my kid informed me that his peers are puzzled about what I do. They say, ‘So she’s done films, music, VJ, model, and is on TV.’ Even a youngster gets confused.

Anupam Mittal, the creator of Shaadi.com, recently highlighted the news of Reliance Industries Ltd.’s massive employment layoffs. Mittal raised worry about the report’s low-profile character, stating that such material should spark substantial debate in economic and political circles.According to the Economic Times, Reliance Industries cut its staff by 42,000, or 11%, in the fiscal year 2023-24 compared to the previous year. The company’s total number of workers decreased from 389,000 in 2022-23 to 347,000 in 2023-24.The analyst stated that while the existing staff has been optimised, future hiring may grow due to new business prospects and strategic changes.

Rohit Shetty is a prominent filmmaker in Hindi cinema, known for his blockbuster films such as the Golmaal series and the Singham franchise.During the finale shoot of Singham Again in Hyderabad, he joked that no more filming will take place in Mumbai due to the industry’s involvement. He confirmed that all characters will be present throughout the film, despite reports of quick cameo appearances.Singham again is set for a Diwali release.

Actor Jackie Shroff petitioned the Delhi High Court for protection of his name, image, and nickname ‘Bhidu’ against unlawful usage, and the court found in his favour. While impersonating him is unlawful, actor-comedian Krushna Abhishek told IndiaToday. He is the only one who is not constrained by the law. Krushna revealed that Jackie Shroff adores his mimicry and even phoned him personally to notify him that the legalities would not apply to him. The comedian further said that not only does elder Shroff appreciate watching him portray the renowned ‘Jaggu Dada’ in concerts and sketches, but so does his son...

Hansika Motwani recently celebrated her 33rd birthday on August 9, and she happily shared the occasion with her admirers on social media. The actress celebrated the important day in Dubai with her husband, Sohael Khaturiya, and a few close friends. Hansika surprised her Instagram followers with photographs and a video showcasing the vivid celebrations, including a spectacular dinner outing and meaningful moments.