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Miss Teen Tamil Nadu 2026 Saarika Jagadeesh, 16, uses her platform to help others. She said, "true beauty lies in helping others." Saarika, who has hearing loss, started modelling at 11. She uses earnings for special needs children and has organised inclusive events, training many.
Afghanistan-born chef Enayatullah Safi, who moved to Denmark at 13, found his calling in Indian cuisine. He said, "Indian culture has always been a part of my childhood." Safi launched Dhaba Indian Kitchen in 2016, inspired by Bollywood movies and his visits to India, dreaming of feeding Aamir Khan.
Actor Ram Charan protected a young girl from a crushing theater rush on Sunday evening at Prasads Multiplex. While exiting the PCX screen after watching his film Peddi, he "carefully handing a young girl back to her father." The actor showed concern for the child's safety amid the busy crowd.
Varun Dhawan shared his Alibaug proposal to Natasha Dalal went wrong. He planned a romantic swim, but "she had got out of the pool" before he could propose. He had to play the song three times, admitting it was a "bad proposal" unlike movie scenes.
Bengaluru band I Got The Wrong Tattoo got first runners up at a January battle of the bands. They just released their debut EP, "Addicted to a State of Mind," featuring five tracks. Vocalist Vishnu Menon said, "Many of these lyrics stem from personal experiences." The EP explores addiction and chasing highs.
Asha Parekh rejected a revealing costume by asking a director about his own daughter. She said, "Would you be happy if your daughter wore this costume?" This incident highlights how many actresses used to handle objectification. Jaya Bachchan also shared her experience of maintaining boundaries.
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt recalled his broke days in the mid-1990s. He was directing Aamir Khan and dating Sushmita Sen, but had no money. Bhatt said, "I was directing Aamir Khan and dating Miss Universe so to say, but I had no money." He lived like a fakira.
Composer M Jayachandran feels Sufiyum Sujatayum is his best work in 30 years. He said, "It has always been my dream to work on this genre." The film uses music to convey dialogues, with Middle Eastern instruments used. Jayachandran also praised Aditi Rao Hydari's performance.
Jennifer Winget is in the news for marriage rumours with William Ishmael. Amid this, an old statement about her divorce from Karan Singh Grover resurfaced. She said, "I've been through a lot." The actress shared how she dealt with the separation, offering a glimpse into her personal life.
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Yash Raj Films will release the teaser for 'Alpha' on June 10th. The spy-thriller, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, focuses on a girl "raised and built to become a killing machine." Bobby Deol said, "I like Alpha a lot because it is new, it is refreshing." The film is the first origin story in the YRF Spy Universe.
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Bollywood actresses Sonakshi Sinha, Taapsee Pannu, and Konkona Sen Sharma called out ageism. Taapsee Pannu said, "You're not considered young for rom-coms after 30." Konkona noted "so much ageism" limits viewing. Many women face a "motherhood penalty," unlike men's "fatherhood premium." Things are changing slowly, with OTT platforms offering diverse roles.
Alia Bhatt and Sharvari's spy thriller Alpha teaser drops June 10. Yash Raj Films will show the assassin's origin story, where a girl is "raised and built to become a killing machine." This marks the first assassin origin story in the YRF Spy Universe. The film releases in July.
Lewis Hamilton got second place at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, June 7. He blew a kiss to girlfriend Kim Kardashian from the podium. She was filming him on her phone. Many fans saw the sweet moment.