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Indo-Asian News Service or IANS is a private Indian news agency. The IANS was founded by Indian American publisher Gopal Raju as the India Abroad News Service. It was later renamed the Indo-Asian News Service. The IANS has its main offices located in Noida.

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Kailash Kher plans a series of virtual concerts with music artistes
2258 days ago
Bollywood

Kailash Kher plans a series of virtual concerts with music artistes

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) Singer Kailash Kher was set to play live from his home on April 5 for fans but he has moved the date. He now plans to bring together various music artistes for a series of virtual concerts.## "The virtual concert planned for April 5 has been pushed. Though there will be a big announcement by me and some of the eminent singers of the nation," he said.## However, there is good news for his fans.## "Since my virtual concert was announced yesterday (April 3), there has been an overwhelming outpouring of support from the industry, the media, and the people. Several artists and musicians have expressed their willingness to join the movement 'Prakash Alokan' and spread the light through our music and art forms," said the "Teri deewani" hitmaker.## "We are now planning a series of virtual concerts that will see the nation's artistes coming together," he added.## This comes a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi called to light lamps on Sunday at 9 pm for 9 minutes to dispel the darkness caused by the coronavirus pandemic.## Stay tuned...

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Rashami Desai starts her online show
2258 days ago
TV

Rashami Desai starts her online show

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) "Bigg Boss 13" contestant Rashami Desai has started her own digital show titled "The RDShhow". She says she will be inviting eminent personalities from various fields as guests on her show.## "I'm doing this live chat show called 'The RDShhow'. It's not your regular chat show. It's being made with an intent to educate people on different fields of career. I'll be inviting eminent personalities from various fields as guests on my show. We'll be discussing each field, with its possible career opportunities and the skills required to be successful in those particular fields," said Rashami.## She would like the show to have three to four seasons, with each season containing about five episodes.## "I'm really looking forward to this since it's nothing like I've ever done before," said the actress known for TV shows like "Uttaran" and "Dil Se Dil Tak".## Rashami's first guest is actress Mrunal Thakur, who is popular among TV audiences for her work in the show "Kumkum Bhagya", and who shot to the limelight last year after starring opposite Hrithik Rishan in the film, "Super 30".## Rashami said she has always enjoyed learning new things about different fields from people from all walks of life.## "After all, life offers so much to learn, and it's natural for me to want to explore as much as I can during my lifetime. From the best of actors to photographers to authors, I'd like to have some of the best representatives from each field to talk about their life, thoughts, experience and much more," she said.## For more and latest news about TV, stay tuned with us.

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COVID-19 lockdown: Salman Khan deposits money into accounts of 'Radhe' crew
2258 days ago
Bollywood

COVID-19 lockdown: Salman Khan deposits money into accounts of 'Radhe' crew

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) Despite shoot being stalled owing to the pan-India lockdown, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has deposited money into the bank accounts of the crew of his forthcoming movie "Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai".## Money has been deposited into the accounts of all workers who were supposed to be part of the unit between March 26 and April 2.## Confirming the news, makeup artist Subhash Kapoor told news portal Spotboye: "What a great thing to do. I thank Salman sir from the bottom of my heart. Times are so tough."## Salman's gesture follows his decision to extend help to 25,000-odd daily wage workers of the film industry whose lives have been affected by the lockdown.## Stay tuned...

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Milind Soman's 80-yr-old mom works out with his wife Ankita
2258 days ago
Bollywood

Milind Soman's 80-yr-old mom works out with his wife Ankita

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) Milind Soman's 80-year-old mother Usha Soman has raised the bar for fitness enthusiasts after a video of her working out with the supermodel-actor and sports enthusiast's wife Ankita Konwar went viral.## Ankita, 28, took to Instagram and shared a clip of herself exercising with the octogenarian.## In the video, Ankita can be seen doing one-legged jumps with her mother-in-law, who was working out in a saree.## Ankita captioned the video: "In all of living, have much fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured - #gordonbhinckley If I live to be 80 someday, my only wish is to approach it as fit as you are. May you inspire many more."## Ankita and Usha's video currently have over 48.1k likes on the website.## Stay tuned...

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Deepika turns 'Masterchef' for hubby Ranveer
2258 days ago
Bollywood

Deepika turns 'Masterchef' for hubby Ranveer

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone turned "Masterchef" for her husband, actor Ranveer Singh, and treated him to a scrumptious meal.## Ranveer took to Instagram stories, where he shared a string of photographs. In one image Deepika is seen wearing an apron.## He later shared that the "Chhappak" actress made Thai salad and tom yum soup.## In one image, Ranveer wrote: "Pati Parmeshwar ke life apne haathon se khaana banane wali cutie meri Deepu... love you babes."## In the last picture, Ranveer was seen savoring some dessert and captioned it: "Deepu my babes u r my one true love."## Ranveer and Deepika have actively been sharing glimpses from their personal life amid lockdown due to coronavirus.## Stay tuned...

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SRK gives four-storied office space for BMC quarantine facility
2258 days ago
Bollywood

SRK gives four-storied office space for BMC quarantine facility

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauri have offered their four-storied personal office space to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), to be utilized as a quarantine facility for women, children and the elderly. This comes at a time when the nation along with the rest of the world is battling the deadly COVID 19 pandemic.## Thanking the Bollywood superstar and his wife for their act of generosity, BMC shared on social media: "#StrongerTogether We thank @iamsrk & @gaurikhan for offering their 4-story personal office space to help expand our Quarantine capacity equipped with essentials for quarantined children, women & elderly. Indeed a thoughtful & timely gesture! #AnythingForMumbai #NaToCorona."## The superstar's decision to donate his office comes just a couple of days after he made huge contributions to the government to aid the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.## SRK, through his IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), has committed to contribute to the PM-Cares Fund. Through his film production banner, Red Chillies Entertainment, he will give to the Maharashtra CM's Relief Fund.## The superstar has also pledged Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for healthcare providers and workers in Maharashtra and West Bengal.## SRK's Meer Foundation along with the foundation Ek Saath will provide daily food requirements to over 5500 families for at least a month in Mumbai. Meer Foundation is also collaborating with Roti Foundation to provide meals to underprivileged people and daily wage laborers.## Stay tuned...

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Ranveer, Deepika to donate to PM-CARES Fund
2258 days ago
Bollywood

Ranveer, Deepika to donate to PM-CARES Fund

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) The Bollywood couple of Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh has pledged to donate to the PM-CARES Fund to lend support to fight the battle against the coronavirus crisis.## Ranveer and Deepika took to their social media, where they said that they are contributing to the relief fund. However, the couple did not reveal an amount.## "In times like these, every bit counts. We humbly pledge to contribute to the PM-CARES FUND, and hope that you will too. We're all in this together, and we shall overcome. Jai Hind," the two wrote.## Ranveer and Deepika are the latest celebrities to join names like Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma and Kartik Aaryan among many others who have lent their support to COVID-19 releif funds.## Stay tuned...

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Geetika Vidya: I was told 25 is too old an age to become an actress
2258 days ago
Bollywood

Geetika Vidya: I was told 25 is too old an age to become an actress

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Geetika Vidya who impressed the audience and critics alike with her performance in films like "Soni" and "Thappad", says she is content with the wisdom that she has gained by living life on her own terms, and has never been bogged down by what others advised.## Starting her career in theatre, the Delhi girl was told several discouraging and demotivating things in her days as a budding film actor.## "When I was 21-22 years old, I was told if you want to become an actress go to Mumbai now, beyond the age of 25 you will be too old. I was told if you want to get married do it now beyond the age of 25 you will be too old. I am glad I had the wisdom to be content in my thought that I am not meant to entertain those who want to see females only below 25 years old, as their heroines in real life and on reel. With this award in my hand, I want to wish resilience for directors and actors combating stereotypes," she said, after winning the Critics' Choice Film Awards for her role as a police officer in "Soni", which deals with crimes against women in the city.## Stay tuned...

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Vikrant Massey gets a beautiful b'day wish from fiancee Sheetal Thakur
2258 days ago
Bollywood

Vikrant Massey gets a beautiful b'day wish from fiancee Sheetal Thakur

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Actor Vikrant Massey on Friday turned a year older, and his fiancee Sheetal Thakur penned a beautiful wish for him.## "You are the finest, loveliest, tenderest, and most beautiful person I have ever known - and even that is an understatement. Happy happy birthday Bebu #janaabkajanamdinn," Sheetal wrote on Instagram.## Along with it, she posted a picture in which Vikrant is seen giving her a peck on the cheek.## In an Instagram story, Sheetal posted a video in which she is seen giving a head massage to Vikrant.## Vikrant and Sheetal have featured together in the web-series "Broken But Beautiful". They got engaged last year.## Stay tuned...

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When Jessica Chastain snubbed role in 'Doctor Strange'
2258 days ago
Hollywood

When Jessica Chastain snubbed role in 'Doctor Strange'

Los Angeles, April 4 (IANS) Actress Jessica Chastain turned down the chance to play Dr. Christine Palmer in the Benedict Cumberbatch starrer "Doctor Strange" as she only wants to appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as a superhero.## The writer of "Doctor Strange", C Robert Cargill, said that director Scott Derrickson wanted to rope in Chastain for the role of Strange's former lover Dr. Christine Palmer, reports femalefirst.co.uk.## Once Chastain turned down the role, it then went to actress Rachel McAdams.## Speaking on the Junkfood Cinema podcast, Cargill said: "The interesting thing that Hollywood's starting to find out is that a lot of the actresses out there want to be superheroes as much as the actors do.## "I know this happened with Scott. He went to Jessica Chastain to get her on Doctor Strange because we were considering her ... (and) she's like, 'Hey, look, this project sounds awesome, and I would love to do it. But I'm only going to get one shot at being in a Marvel film and becoming a Marvel character, and I trained in ballet, and I really want to wear a cape.'## "And that was the coolest rejection ever. She wanted to be the superhero, not badass doctor Night Nurse."## Chastain did play Vuk, the leader of a shape-shifting alien race known as the D'Bari, in the 2019 film 'Dark Phoenix', which is based on the Marvel Comics characters the "X-Men".## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Rajesh Puri: After 130 films still haven't found role to fit my calibre
2258 days ago
Bollywood

Rajesh Puri: After 130 films still haven't found role to fit my calibre

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) Actor Rajesh Puri, best known as Lalu of the eighties TV show "Hum Log", says he has featured in hundreds of films but is yet to find a role that fits his caliber.## The actor believes theatre gave him the intensity to live his roles, which is why that is probably his first love. Yet he feels that his work on the silver screen hasn't been quite fulfilling for him as an actor.## "I think it is deeply problematic for an artist when talent is not used as much as it should be. I've done over 130 films and still haven't found a role that fits my caliber. While I don't condone any of my work on the big screen, I honestly feel I can truly do many complicated and varied roles, and my work in the theatre is a testimony of the same," said Rajesh, who has featured in movies such as "God Tussi Great Ho" and "Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne".## "It doesn't even matter if the role of my character is merely for 15 minutes, my character should be able to move the audience in an inexplicable way," he added.## He currently essays the role of Mannbahadur Singh on &TV's mythological show "Santoshi Maa Sunayein Vrat Kathayein".## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Rahul Dev to put on 3 kilos of muscle for next film
2258 days ago
Bollywood

Rahul Dev to put on 3 kilos of muscle for next film

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) Actor Rahul Dev is set to add on three kilos of muscle for an upcoming project.## He is currently seen in the web series "Who's Your Daddy?"## "I am loving the response being given to 'Who's Your Daddy?' It's hilarious and people are enjoying it. It's wonderful to make people smile during these times," said Rahul.## "For my next, I have to look a bit shredded. I can't reveal much about the character. I need to put on 3 kg of muscle with no gym to support the physical metamorphosis. I am lucky to go through physical transformations for different roles in my career, so instinctively relying on past experience," he added.## He is waiting for the coronavirus pandemic "to be over, for normalcy to return with God's grace and resume work".## "Till then, I hope everyone stays safe and the world collectively survives coronavirus," he added.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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