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Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Anu Aggarwal, widely known for her performance in ‘Aashiqui,’ has opened up about a deeply personal aspect of her healing journey.In her recent post, she shared that compassion played a pivotal role in helping her recover in ways nothing else ever could. Reflecting on her transformative experiences, Anu spoke about how this simple yet powerful emotion brought strength, clarity, and renewal into her life.On Friday, Anu Aggarwal shared a candid selfie and penned a note explaining how, when she started her foundation, she made compassion the core of her work.The actress wrote, “When compassion fades, the world splits into “me” and “them.” And that’s the crack where violence sneaks in… where wars are born. But when I started my foundation, compassion became my action pl...

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Actress Anushka Ranjan says life feels lighter, funnier, and kinder with hubby Aditya Seal as the lovebirds celebrate their 4th wedding anniversary.The 'Wedding Pullav' actress took to her official Instagram handle and dropped a few romantic black and white and colored photographs of herself with her husband.The love-struck images had Anushka and Aditya embracing in a warm hug and kissing each other on the cheek and forehead.Looking back at their journey together as a couple, Anushka shared, "Four years married (Ring emoji) and we’re still those two idiots who laugh at our own jokes, get excited over small things, make up in five minutes, and behave like kids who can’t believe they actually found each other. (Smiling Face with eart-eyes and Sparkle emojis) (sic)."Wish...

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) On World Television Day, celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor reflected on his early struggles and recalled how he was once rejected as the host of Khana Khazana.Taking to his Instagram handle, he penned a heartfelt note, reflecting on how the show became a turning point in his career. Looking back at his journey, he expressed gratitude for the television platform that allowed him to pursue his passion and connect with millions of viewers over the years. Sharing a series of his throwback pictures from the cookery show, Sanjeev wrote, “TV ne mujhe ek aisa break diya jo kabhi socha nahi tha. From being rejected as the host of Khana Khazana to hosting it for years, television gave me a platform to follow my passion and share my love for food with millions.”“Yeh purani tasveer...

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Cricketer Deepak Chahar’s entry into the “Bigg Boss 19” house will turn into an instant comedy show as he pulls his sister Malti’s leg from the moment he steps inside.A new promo was shared by the channel on Instagram, which was captioned: “Deepak Chahar ne aate hi kholi Malti ki pol, bhaai-behen ke yeh qisse sunnke bright hua ghar ka maahaul. Dekhiye #BiggBoss19 ka naya episode, har roz raat 9 baje #JioHotstar par aur 10:30 baje @colorstv par.”The promo begins with Malti snoring in the garden area when her brother Deepak arrives to wake her up. She gets startled as she finds him standing right in front of her.Stepping into the house, Deepak announces: “I’ve come here with just one aim. My sister has never cooked even a single roti for me in her entire life. If she ...

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Actress Sonali Bendre has voiced strong disapproval of the Supreme Court’s recent order directing the removal of stray dogs from public spaces. Expressing concern over the impact of such a move, she called for a more compassionate and humane approach to addressing issues related to stray animals. In her recent post on Instagram, Sonali highlighted the positive role stray dogs often play in communities. She said that these dogs offer protection, companionship, and loyalty without expecting anything back.The ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’ actress also pointed out that the Supreme Court’s “blanket decision” will harm every dog living on the streets, whether they are friendly or aggressive. Sharing a series of images, Sonali wrote, “They protect, provide company and do not demand...

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Sussanne Khan promised to make her late mother Zarine Khan extremely proud of her as she remembered her fondly in a heartfelt post.Sussanne revealed that she can feel her mother's presence in everyone around her, including herself.The interior designer also uploaded a video compilation of some precious moments with her mom on her official Instagram handle.Honoring the memory of her mother, Sussanne penned, "Beyond the Silence… I hear your voice in my thoughts. I feel your love in Farah Simone Malaika and Zayed’s embrace, I hear your wisdom in my Hrehaan’s ideas., I see your excellence in Hridaan’s Art, I see your strength in Papa’s eyes. You are here in me and in all of us… We will keep the brilliance of your heart lit up in every action and every deed (sic)."The fash...

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Veteran actress and dancer Helen had once opened up about the frequent comparisons drawn between her and actress Vyjayanthimala.Reflecting on that phase, she shared that she never aimed to be better than her contemporaries and was focused solely on giving her best to every performance. During her old interview with Prasar Bharati, Helen described her approach to dance and how deeply she connected with it. She expressed that whenever she danced, she became completely absorbed in the performance so much so that she forgot about the camera, the crew, and everyone around her. Because she was fully immersed in the music, her dancing came across as natural, unique, and different from others.The ‘Don’ actress also talked about how she viewed competition in the industry. He...

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) As his film Amar Singh Chamkila heads to the 53rd International Emmys with nominations for TV Movie/Mini-Series and Best Performance, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali took a trip down memory lane and recalled shooting with Diljit Dosanjh at the exact spot where the controversial singer was killed.He remembers vividly the day the crew returned to Mehsampur to recreate the death scene of Chamkila.“We were shooting the death scene at the exact spot where Chamkila was killed,” Imtiaz recalled.He added: “What struck all of us was how nothing had changed. The house, the patch of ground outside it, even the koti where he had eaten lunch before he was shot, everything was exactly the same after 34 years.”After piecing together accounts from locals, the team located the precise point w...

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) As his daughter Arha turned nine on Friday, Telugu superstar Allu Arjun penned a heart-melting note for his ‘little princess’.Arjun took to Instagram, where he shared a picture posing with his daughter Arha. In the image, the father-daughter duo are seen dressed in Indian wear and smiling as they looked at each other.“Happy birthday to my little princess #AlluArha,” he wrote.It was in 2011, when Arjun married his wife Sneha Reddy in Hyderabad. They welcomed their son Ayaan in 2014 and daughter Arha in 2016. Allu Arha made her debut in the film Shaakuntalam in the role of Prince Bharata.Arjun was last seen in Pushpa 2: The Rule, an action drama film written and directed by Sukumar. A sequel to Pushpa: The Rise, it is the second installment in the Pushpa film series. ...

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Actress Raashii Khanna, who essays the role of Farhan Akhtar's better half in her latest outing "120 Bahadur", revealed what it has been like sharing the screen with the 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' actor in Razneesh Ghai's directorial. The 'Farzi' actress shared that working with Farhan felt like stepping into a space where everything was warm and easy.Praising Farhan's 'calm & intelligent presence' on the set, Raashii wrote on her IG, "Working with Farhan sir as Sugan Shaitaan Singh felt like stepping into a space where everything instantly became warmer and easier. He has this calm, intelligent presence that makes you feel safe even in the most intense scenes. (sic)"Expressing her gratitude, the 'Yodha' actress added, "Grateful for every moment we shared, and yes...