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Mumbai Oct 25 (IANS) Actor Rajesh Kumar, known for playing Rosesh Sarabhai in the popular show "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai" has paid an emotional tribute to his beloved co-star Satish Shah after his sudden demise. He revealed that it feels like he has lost his father.Rajesh posted a statement on his Instagram handle that read, "This is the worst hour for me… I still cannot process that Satish ji is no more… all I can say is that it feels I have lost my father…(sic)""A man full of life n humour. Challenging everything.. Made his name left his mark as an actor… this is a big big loss to the industry and us (Sarabhai’s family). Let’s pray for his departed soul and keep him in your prayers," he added.JD Majethia, who produced "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai" also expressed his grief, saying, "My heart breaks ...

Mumbai Oct 25 (IANS) Bollywood has been left in a state of shock after learning about the sudden passing away of veteran actor Satish Shah. Many B-town celebs used social media to mourn the loss of the prominent actor.R Madhavan wrote, "The heavens will be a merrier and a happier place now .Satish Ji we make the Gods laugh out loud as they admire their own creation. Thank you for being such a solid wind beneath my wings early on in my career… for constantly believing in me and egging me on. You will be missed you so very much Satish Ji.. A void that can never be filled… Rest in Eternal Peace sir as we grapple on how to carry on without you. OM Shanthi. (sic)"Kajol shared, "Gone to soon, but your laughter will echo forever, rest in peace Satish Ji."Aamir Khan's home banner Aamir Khan Produc...

Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Actress Kubbra Sait, who is known for her work in ‘Sacred Games’, ‘Gully Boy’, ‘Farzi’ and others, is getting nostalgic. On Saturday, the actress took to her Instagram, and embarked on an emotional journey back to 2009, the year she left her corporate job at a tech MNC, to chase her dreams in Mumbai.The actress shared a series of throwback pictures. The post also included the pictures from her portfolio shoot. She also penned a long note in the caption, as she shared her journey.She wrote, “Circa 2009. Somewhere between spreadsheets and dreams, I decided to quit my job at Microsoft and move to Mumbai. Everyone said you needed a “portfolio”, yes yes! that mythic ticket to the big city. Mine was shot by a kind photographer in Dubai, Sunith Shyam, right after I’d won M...

Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Aditya Rikhari, who is basking in the success of his viral hit song ‘Sahiba’, doesn’t craft his music keeping the social media dynamics in mind.The singer-songwriter spoke with IANS recently during the promotions of his music reality streaming show ‘I-popstar’, and said that while he considers social media as an important factor in distribution of his music, he doesn’t make music which is shackled by the algorithm.He told IANS, “Social media cannot be the criteria while creating a song. If I make a song thinking that I want it to be a hit, then my entire thought process will be the same. There should be honesty in the way I make my music. If you think about how the song will manifest itself on social media then you are not thinking about the art fi...

Mumbai Oct 25 (IANS) The makers of Sudheer Babu and Sonakshi Sinha's much-awaited drama, "Jatadhara" have shared the heart-touching lullaby “Jo Laali Jo” from the film reflecting on the pure and unbreakable bond between a mother and her son.The melody has been composed and penned by Shivin Kashyap.Speaking about the track, producer Prerna Arora shared, “Jo Laali Jo isn’t just a song — it’s the heart of Jatadhara. It carries the innocence of a mother’s prayer and the pain of separation in one breath. It’s one of those rare songs that makes you feel before you even think.”Director Umesh Kr. Bansal added, “This song defines what Jatadhara stands for — emotion, energy, and enlightenment. Every frame of Jo Laali Jo reflects a truth we’ve all lived — that a mother’s love is both our first lulla...

Los Angeles, Oct 25 (IANS) Legendary singer-songwriter Celine Dion has called her 15-year-old sons as her biggest support system since she was diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome.This comes as it has been revealed that panic buttons have now been installed in their home, reports ‘Mirror.co.uk’.Twins Eddy and Nelson have been there for their mum since she was diagnosed back in 2022, six years after their dad Rene Angelil died from throat cancer. They have now shown their support for Celine as her symptoms have got worse.As per ‘Mirror.co.uk’, Stiff Person Syndrome is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder that causes muscle stiffness, rigidity and painful spasms. The exact cause is unknown, but research suggests an autoimmune response where the body attacks nerve cells that control mu...

Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who has delivered one of the biggest hits of his career with the recently released film ‘Thamma’, has said that the film was “tailor-made” for him.The actor spoke with IANS as he celebrated the success of ‘Thamma’, which is now his career-best opening after raking in INR 25 crore nett on its opening day.The film marks a major departure for him in terms of his boy next door image as an actor where he largely essays relatable characters from the heart of India. ‘Thamma’ tells a larger-than-life mythical story of a vampire.The actor told IANS, “I really feel that ‘Thamma’ was tailor-made for me because I have done these realistic characters, flawed characters and that's why the transition is all the more fun because people have not s...

Mumbai Oct 25 (IANS) It has been 3 years since Satyadev essayed the role of Anjaneyan Pushpakumaran "AP" in the 2022 action-adventure drama, "Ram Setu", co-starring Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Nushrratt Bharuccha.Reflecting on his time shooting "Ram Setu", Satyadev called it "a journey written in faith."He shared on social media, "Some journeys are written in faith. Ram Setu was one of them. 3 years today and still grateful for every frame, every lesson.""Thank you @akshaykumar sir, #abhisheksharma & Vikram Malhotra for shaping this chapter in my story. #RamSetu #3Years #jaihanuman (sic)," Satyadev added.Made under the direction of Abhishek Sharma, "Ram Setu" follows the journey of an archaeologist who is investigating the nature of Ram Setu.Jointly backed by Aruna Bhatia, ...

Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, who was last seen in ‘Jigra’, is celebrating the birthday of her mother, Soni Razdan.On Saturday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared two pictures featuring her and her actress mother. While the first picture shows the senior actress hugging her daughter, the second picture shows the mother-daughter duo sharing a hearty laugh at a dinner.Alia wrote in the caption, “Happy bday mama birdie. You are our whole universe and you light it up every… single… day”.Soni Razdan is a British-born Indian actress and filmmaker known for her versatile performances across film, television, and theatre. She was born in Birmingham to a British-German mother and a Kashmiri Pandit father, she moved to India early in life and studied at the prest...

Mumbai Oct 25 (IANS) The maker of the popular show "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai" JD Majethia mourned the loss of actor Satish Shah.Expressing his grief, JD penned on his Insta Stories, "My heart breaks to say this (broken heart emoji). Satish Shah is no more. Family will reveal details of the cremation by night. (Crying face and folded hands emoji) (sic)."Satish Shah passed away on Saturday in Mumbai at the age of 74.Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit used social media to share the unfortunate news. He uploaded a video revealing the reason behind Satish Shah's demise.Ashoke Pandit was heard saying, “I would like to share a sad news with you. Our friend, a great actor, Satish Shah has passed away due to kidney failure, a while ago, he suddenly fell ill at home. He was taken to the Hinduja hospital, Shivaji P...