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Earlier this month, Mihir Ahuja played an aspiring footballer battling for his dreams in Shabad: Reet Aur Riwaaz. Weeks from now, the actor will fight battles in the sky as he stars as an Indian Air Force (IAF) officer in Netflix’s Operation Safed Sagar. For the upcoming series that depicts India’s aerial campaign during the 1999 Kargil War, Ahuja has stepped into the shoes of retired IAF officer Bal Reddy. “People call him Baldy. I spoke to him over a call, and it was an [unbelievable] moment,” an enthusiastic Ahuja told mid-day. If his first conversation with Reddy felt surreal, meeting the IAF veteran at the series’ launch in Mumbai left him in awe of the real-life hero. He recalled, “We were with all the real-life [officers] on the stage. It’s amazing to be in their presence and liste...

Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria” and who later in life became advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53. His representatives said Dane died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known also as Lou Gehrig’s disease, less than a year after he announced his diagnosis.“He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world,” said a statement that requested privacy for his family. “Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight. He will be deeply missed, and lovingly remembered always. Eric adored his fans and is forev...

Amazon MX Player, India’s leading free premium ad-supported streaming service, recently dropped Amar Vishwas, a gripping courtroom drama that probes the fragile line between truth and justice. At its core are charged legal battles where every argument lands hard, and every pause carries consequence. Digambir Dixit on what drew him to Amar Vishwas Stepping into the role of Digambar Dixit, fondly known as DD, Ravi Behl shares what drew him to the narrative, “What really attracted me to the series was the character of Digambar Dixit. He’s a no-nonsense lawyer, sharp, unapologetic, and someone who carries a certain attitude and swag. That confidence, that presence, was incredibly appealing to portray. But what made it even more compelling was the constant conflict between DD and Amar Vishwas...

Crystal Hefner, the widow of the late Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner, is working to keep thousands of intimate images in his scrapbooks and journals private. Crystal, 39, filed regulatory complaints with the attorneys general of California and Illinois, alleging that the Hugh M. Hefner Foundation mishandled sensitive private documents. According to Crystal, the materials include scrapbooks containing explicit images of women. She also alleges that some of the images are of underage girls.Crystal, who is being represented by high-profile lawyer Gloria Allred, said that the images did not appear in Playboy magazines.Allred said Crystal was removed as the chief executive officer of the Hugh M. Hefner Foundation after she voiced concerns over publishing the private scrapbooks and diary. ...

Amazon MX Player has unveiled the official trailer of its upcoming romance thriller Psycho Saiyaan, and it’s anything but your usual love story. What begins like a sweeping, filmy romance slowly reveals its darker heartbeat, where love edges into obsession and passion starts to suffocate. Headlined by Ravi Kishan, Tejasswi Prakash, and Anud Singh Dhaka, the series also features Srishti Shrivastava, Surbhi Chandna, Vaarun Bhagat, Ashwini Kalsekar, and Yashpal Sharma in pivotal roles. Psycho Saiyaan trailer  The trailer introduces Kartik, a shayari-loving young man from Ujjain who believes he has finally found the girl destined to complete his world, Charu. For him, love is not casual; it’s epic, absolute, and worth any risk. But intensity has consequences. As Kartik’s feelings deepen, so ...

James Van Der Beek and his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, renewed their wedding vows during an intimate bedside ceremony days before the late actor’s death. Kimberly, 44, revealed the details in an interview with People, and said that they held a “simple and beautiful and moving” vow renewal ceremony with close family and friends.“We decided two days beforehand and our friends got us new rings, filled our bedroom with flowers and candles and we renewed our vows from bed,” she said. 0:32 James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star, dead at 48 One of the couple’s friends, instrumentalist Poranguí, played the “most beautiful music” and closed their c...

Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans early Tuesday morning after an altercation during the city’s Mardi Gras celebration. LaBeouf is facing two counts of simple battery and is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday afternoon, People reports.The 39-year-old actor was reportedly involved in an incident shortly after midnight outside a bar in New Orleans’ French Quarter.In a video, obtained by TMZ, LaBeouf is shown receiving medical attention from paramedics. 1:26 FKA Twigs files lawsuit against Shia LaBeouf, claiming abusive relationship Speaking to the Hollywood Reporter (THR), the New Orleans Police Department alleged that LaBeouf was causin...

Actor Zahan Kapoor took a trip down memory lane as he shared behind-the-scenes moments from the making of his latest series Bandwaale. Expressing gratitude to the team, Zahan first took to Instagram and shared a string of images from the sets. He then thanked creators Ankur Tewari and Swanand Kirkire for including him in what he described as a special creative journey. He wrote: “BTS bits from the days of creating Bandwaale (aka Janta Band at the time) Thank you ankurtewari & swanandkirkire for including all of us on this journey of your creation, thank you tessjosephcasting for building the bridge for me to enter wonderful world of this story (sic).” Zahan expressed appreciation for the entire cast and crew, calling them dedicated artists and craftsmen who made the process memorabl...

Actor Robert Duvall, known for his roles in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, died on Sunday at his home in Middleburg, Va. He was 95. His wife Luciana Duvall shared the news in a statement on Facebook, writing, “Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time. Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort.”“To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller. To me, he was simply everything. His passion for his craft was matched only by his deep love for characters, a great meal, and holding court. For each of his many roles, Bob gave everything to his characters and to the truth of the human spirit they represented. In doing so, he leaves something lasting and unforgettable to us...

It’s a big week for Richa Chadha, as she will kick off the shoot of her new OTT series, marking her first acting project since embracing motherhood. Currently sifting through scripts to determine her line-up of projects, the actor and producer is adopting an open door policy. She wants independent filmmakers to approach her with stories that she can act in or produce. Shuchi Talati “Independent filmmakers often assume actors like me are inaccessible, but that’s not true. If the story is honest and the intent is right, I want to be part of that conversation. I’m putting an open door policy in place. If you believe in your script, reach out,” said the actor. `Girls Will Be Girls` Chadha’s filmography is proof that sometimes the finest stories emerge from new talents. Early on in her care...