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After playing Robin Agarwal in Mirzapur, Priyanshu Painyuli is thrilled to reunite with the makers of the cult show. This time, it’s for the Jio Studios project, Paan Parda Zarda, a gritty gangster drama. “It has been a creatively fulfilling journey,” he says. Set against the backdrop of illegal opium smuggling in Central India, the series also stars Mona Singh, Tanya Maniktala, Tanvi Azmi, Sushant Singh, Rajesh Tailang, and Manu Rishi. (From left) Priyanshu Painyuli and Tanya Maniktala in Paan Parda Zarda The series, which wrapped up in March this year and recently completed last-minute patch work, marks what Painyuli believes is “the biggest role of his career”.  “Coming from the makers of Mirzapur, this project felt like a natural progression. The writing, its world, and the charact...

By Staff The Associated Press Posted June 11, 2025 2:21 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size American gymnastics icon Mary Lou Retton on Tuesday entered a no contest plea to driving under the influence stemming from a May traffic stop in her hometown of Fairmont. A Marion County judge fined her USD$100, consistent with sentencing guidelines for first-time, non-aggravated offences, her lawyer Edmund J. Rollo said in a statement. 5:41 Ellie Black talks RBC Training Ground, Paris Olymp...

Actor Saahitya Pansare is not new to wearing the uniform on screen, but in `Criminal Justice Season 4`, his role as a cop takes on a new depth. The gripping courtroom drama has returned with fresh twists, and Pansare, who’s part of the ensemble, is thrilled with how viewers are responding. “The response has been phenomenal,” he says talking to Mid-day. “It recorded one of the highest openings on OTT with around 8.4 million views. The love and attention the show is getting are incredibly motivating.” Each season of Criminal Justice introduces a brand-new case, which allows the storytelling to remain compelling and relevant. But Season 4, Pansare believes, raises the bar. “What really stands out this time is how every character has a distinct arc. They all contribute meaningfully to the cas...

YouTube kids entertainer Ms. Rachel is making it clear that she doesn’t have any drama with Olivia Munn following the actor’s comments about her children’s content. Munn sparked backlash earlier this week from Ms. Rachel fans after she told People magazine that she doesn’t let her children watch the popular YouTuber’s videos.In response, Ms. Rachel said that she would rather people focus on her advocacy work than try to pit two women against each other to start an internet feud.After the interview was published, Munn began to receive “violent and threatening comments and messages,” according to her husband, John Mulaney.So, what’s the real story behind the drama between Munn and Ms. Rachel?How did we get here?In a recent interview with People, which has since been removed from the website,...

It’s been a tumultuous few months for Justin Bieber, but it appears that amidst the drama and speculation, he’s enjoying being a dad. The Canadian pop superstar shared some sweet snaps to Instagram on Friday, June 13, showing a little one-on-one time at home with his son Jack Blues.“Ay bay bay” Bieber captioned the photo carousel, where the baby’s face is turned away from the camera — a posting tactic Bieber and wife, Hailey Beiber, have made to protect the privacy of their son for as long as possible. Story continues below advertisement Over the past few months, fans have expressed worry for Bieber after a series of concerning social media posts and public appearances.Most recently, the “Baby” singer unleashed a tirade on paparazzo wishing him a happy first F...

Veteran actress Rati Agnihotri`s son, Tanuj Virwani, recently revealed that his spot boy was caught stealing at their house. Interestingly, the spot boy had been working with the actor for more than 10 years and was caught stealing personal belongings from his Mumbai home. Tanuj and his family allegedly began to realise that things were going missing from their house. Soon, they found the culprit and recovered many of the stolen items from him. Tanuj Virwani reveals his spot boy was caught stealing While talking to Bollywood Bubble, Tanuj revealed, "Off-late, we had been noticing that a lot of items in our home, starting from currency of other countries where we travelled or other expensive items like watches and stuff have just been going missing. To be honest, we aren`t the kind of fam...

The judge in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes case declared a mistrial on the remaining rape charge after the jury foreperson said he wouldn’t continue deliberating. Deliberations were ended Thursday, a day after the jury delivered a partial verdict in Weinstein’s sex crimes retrial, convicting the ex-studio boss of one of the top charges but acquitted him of another. Both of those charges concerned accusations of forcing oral sex on women in 2006. Those verdicts still stand.The jury got stuck on a third charge involving accusations from Jessica Mann. The hairstylist and actor testified for days — as she did in 2020 — about the rape she said she endured in a Manhattan hotel room and about why she continued to see and have consensual encounters with Weinstein afterward.Mann is ready to go to t...

Karan Johar`s show The Traitors finally premiered today, and it was packed with drama, confusion, betrayals and deception. The 20 celebrity contestants were taken to the majestic Suryagarh Palace, where they will be locked and will compete. The show, hosted by Karan Johar, is the Hindi version of the one-of-a-kind and globally popular format of the American show of the same name. The first episode packed a punch to keep viewers hooked and keep them waiting for the next episode.  First elimination The contestants were taken to the palace in groups in separate cars. Once they arrived at the Suryagarh Palace, they were greeted by the host, Karan Johar, who welcomed and explained the rules of the game. They were then asked to unanimously choose one contestant they all found to be the most tr...

Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was convicted Wednesday of one of the top charges in his sex crimes retrial but acquitted of another, and jurors were as yet unable to reach a verdict on a third charge. The split verdict meted out a measure of vindication to his accusers and prosecutors — but also to Weinstein — after the landmark case was thrown into limbo.Weinstein’s initial conviction five years ago seemed to cement the downfall of one of Hollywood’s most powerful men in a pivotal moment for the #MeToo movement. But that conviction was overturned last year, and the case was sent back for retrial in the same Manhattan courthouse.This time, a majority-female jury convicted the former studio boss of forcibly subjecting one woman, Miriam Haley, to a criminal sex act in 2006. Stor...

Actor Arjun Rampal, who will be seen in the second season of the hit streaming show `Rana Naidu`, has said that his character in the show is the most ruthless part he has ever played. Arjun Rampal calls his character terrifying Arjun’s character of Rauf is the newest, and most dangerous, entrant in the series which stars Rana Daggubati in the lead. Talking about his character in the show, Arjun in a statement said, "He`s the most ruthless and terrifyingly real character I`ve ever played." Rauf is a man without empathy, driven by chaos and capable of brutal violence. And yet, nestled within all that destruction, lies something deeply human. "There`s a sliver of vulnerability -- especially in how he loves his niece. She`s the only person he protects without question," Rampal shares.  "W...