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Saare Jahan Se Accha: Makers recreate parts of Karachi in Mumbai and Chandigarh
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Saare Jahan Se Accha: Makers recreate parts of Karachi in Mumbai and Chandigarh

When Netflix India unveiled its 2025 slate in February, one of the shows that caught attention was Pratik Gandhi`s Saare Jahan Se Accha. Set in the 1970s, the spy thriller — which also stars Tillotama Shome, Rajat Kapoor, and Sunny Hinduja — revolves around an Indian undercover agent who is sent to Pakistan to stop it from becoming a nuclear force. Sources indicate that with a chunk of the series set in Pakistan, director Sumit Purohit and his team had to recreate parts of the country in India. A source said, “More than half the story is set in the neighbouring country. As the unit couldn’t travel to Pakistan, massive sets reflecting Karachi were made in Mumbai and Chandigarh. One was built at the Golden Tobacco Factory in Vile Parle, Mumbai, and a Karachi marketplace was recreated at a l...
White House slams ‘South Park’ for satirical depiction of Donald Trump – National
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White House slams ‘South Park’ for satirical depiction of Donald Trump – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Another television show has found itself in the crosshairs of the White House‘s wrath, this time for a satirical animated depiction of President Donald Trump in bed with Satan, among other pointed jabs. Speaking to multiple outlets on Thursday, White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers called Comedy Central show South Park a “fourth-rate” show and said the program “hasn’t been relevant for over 20 years and is hanging on by a thread of uninspired ideas in a desperate attempt for attention.”On Wednesday night, during the show’s 27th season premiere, South Park depicted Trump arguing with the Canadian prime minister, joining Satan in bed as a lover and made several jokes about the size of Trump...
Doctor who supplied Matthew Perry ketamine set to enter guilty plea – National
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Doctor who supplied Matthew Perry ketamine set to enter guilty plea – National

A doctor charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the weeks leading up to the “Friends” star’s overdose death is expected to plead guilty Wednesday. Dr. Salvador Plasencia would be the fourth of five people charged in connection with Perry’s death to plead guilty.Plasencia was to have gone on trial in August until the doctor agreed last month to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine, according to the signed document filed in federal court in Los Angeles.He had previously pleaded not guilty, but in exchange for the guilty pleas prosecutors have agreed to drop three additional counts of distribution of ketamine and two counts of falsifying records.Plasencia’s attorneys emphasized in an email after he reached his agreement that he “was not treating Matthew Perry at the ...
Two Much: Kajol and Twinkle Khanna to host a new talk show
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Two Much: Kajol and Twinkle Khanna to host a new talk show

An all-new talk show titled Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle has been announced. The two actresses will be seen hosting as well as directing the show. The excitement around the show is quite high as the two enigmatic and powerhouse personalities, the sassy Kajol and the witty Mrs. Funnybones herself, Twinkle Khanna, come together. Although the date is yet to be announced, it is expected to be a bold, fiery, and candid talk show and will be produced by Banijay Asia. Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle Khanna The show was announced a social media with a picture featuring Kajol and Twinkle Khanna, wherein the duo is seen in shock as they stand behind the curtains. The caption of the post read, “They`ve got the tea, and it`s two much to miss.” Fans, naturally, began showering the post with their ...
Jimmy Kimmel delivers biting response to Trump’s ‘next to go’ threat – National
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Jimmy Kimmel delivers biting response to Trump’s ‘next to go’ threat – National

Jimmy Kimmel fired back at U.S. President Donald Trump after he declared Kimmel is the “next to go in the untalented Late Night Sweepstakes,” following the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. On Tuesday, Trump took to Truth Social to criticize Kimmel, claiming he has “absolutely NO TALENT” and warned that his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!,  is next on the chopping block.“The word is, and it’s a strong word at that, Jimmy Kimmel is NEXT to go in the untalented Late Night Sweepstakes, and shortly thereafter, Fallon will be gone,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, referring to other late-night host, Jimmy Fallon.“These are people with absolutely NO TALENT, who were paid Millions of Dollars for, in all cases, destroying what used to be GREAT Television. It’s really good to see them go, a...
Vaani Kapoor opens up on playing a cop in Mandala Murders
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Vaani Kapoor opens up on playing a cop in Mandala Murders

Opportunities like her upcoming OTT series Mandala Murders don`t come often and it is beautiful to see women leading the thriller genre, says Vaani Kapoor. The upcoming mythological crime-thriller is produced by YRF Entertainment and directed by Gopi Puthran of "Mardaani 2" fame and Manan Rawat. "I love emotional, human complexities. I play a cop in the show, and it`s beautiful to see women in the thriller genre. Usually, in this genre, women are often shown as tough and with a straight face, very alpha, but I like that they`ve also played with her vulnerability and made her more human-like," Kapoor told PTI in an interview. "I like that balance, and that was exciting for me," the actor, who has previously dazzled audiences with her glamorous roles in Shudh Desi Romance, War, Bell Bottom, ...
Ozzy Osbourne, rock icon and lead singer of Black Sabbath, dead at 76 – National
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Ozzy Osbourne, rock icon and lead singer of Black Sabbath, dead at 76 – National

Rock icon and Black Sabbath lead singer Ozzy Osbourne has died, his family announced in a statement. He was 76. “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time,” the family said in a statement on Tuesday to the U.K. Press Association.It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love.We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and… pic.twitter.com/WLJhOrMsDF— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) July 22, 2025 Story continues bel...
Mouni Roy calls Salakaar a career challenging experience
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Mouni Roy calls Salakaar a career challenging experience

Actress Mouni Roy has talked about her upcoming spy thriller project Salakaar, and said that what struck her the most was the script’s ability to weave political suspense with very personal, intimate moments. Mouni shared, "Joining Salakaar was an opportunity to explore a world unlike any I’ve stepped into before. The narrative’s intensity and emotional layers demanded that I push myself to new heights as an artist.” She added: “What struck me most was the script’s ability to weave political suspense with very personal, intimate moments. Every scene required careful attention to nuance and depth, which made the experience deeply rewarding.” Directed by Faruk Kabir and Produced by Sphereorigins and Mahir Films, Salakaar is a gripping espionage thriller, which is slated to release on Augu...
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ star, dead at 54 – National
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ star, dead at 54 – National

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, a star of ’80s and ’90s television best-known for playing Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died at the age of 54. The actor was in Costa Rica on a family vacation and drowned while swimming, Costa Rican National Police told ABC News.Authorities said that Warner’s official cause of death was asphyxia, caused when the body is deprived of oxygen. He died near Playa Cocles, a beach in Limon, Costa Rica, according to police, adding that the actor was caught by a high current in the water and his body was found Sunday afternoon.“He was rescued by people on the beach,” the department’s initial report said, but first responders from Costa Rica’s Red Cross found him without vital signs and he was taken to the morgue. Story continues below advertisement ...
Ravi Kishan reveals he touches his wife`s feet every night, Ajay Devgn jokes
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Ravi Kishan reveals he touches his wife`s feet every night, Ajay Devgn jokes

Actor and politician Ravi Kishan recently appeared on The Great Indian Kapil Show along with the team of his upcoming film Son of Sardaar 2. On the show, host Kapil Sharma asked Ravi about his habit of touching his wife Preeti Shukla’s feet every night. The actor, who never shies away from wearing his heart on his sleeve, admitted to it and revealed the reason behind the gesture. Ravi Kishan on why he touches his wife`s feet “I do it, but she never lets me. Still, whenever she’s sleeping…” Ravi said on the show when asked about the specific habit. Explaining why he touches his wife’s feet, the actor said, “She was by my side when I had neither money nor means. She stood by me through all the ups and downs. Whatever success I have today is because she never left my side. My son is sittin...