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Singer Liam Payne Dies After Falling from Balcony
Entertainment Desk
17 Oct 2024, 09:11
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British singer and former member of the famous band One Direction, Liam Payne, has passed away. He reportedly fell from the fourth-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday, October 16.
It is suspected that Payne lost control due to the influence of drugs or alcohol and jumped from the balcony. However, police have not yet confirmed whether his fall was accidental or substance-related.
Alberto Crescenti, head of the emergency medical services, told local TV that Payne sustained severe injuries.
The singer had traveled to Argentina for a concert on October 2 and had been staying in the country since then.
Following news of Payne's death, fans gathered outside the hotel in the capital city.
Payne was known as a composer and guitarist for One Direction, which disbanded in 2016. Since then, the members have pursued solo careers.
(Source: Reuters)
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Rangrasiya Actor Ashish Sharma Recalls Being Replaced by Aditya Roy Kapur
Ashish Sharma recently opened up about how he was removed from Action Replayy. The film also featured Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai.
Ashish Sharma has experienced many highs and lows in his acting career while working in films and TV shows. The actor recently disclosed how he was replaced by Aditya Roy Kapur in a film starring Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai. Ashish, in an interview with Siddharth Kannan on his YouTube channel, said that he came to know about being replaced by Aditya after looking at the promotional poster of Action Replay.
Ashish Sharma revealed that he was removed from Action Replayy without being informed. Ashish on being replaced by Aditya Roy Kapur.
About Action Replayy
Action Replayy was a science-fiction romantic comedy film. Apart from Akshay, Aishwarya, and Aditya, the movie also featured Neha Dhupia, Om Puri, Kirron Kher, Rannvijay Singh, Rajpal Yadav, Randhir Kapoor, and Gopi Bhalla as pivotal characters. The sci-fi film was co-written by Suresh Nair and Aatish Kapadia and produced by Vipul (Shah). Action Replayy was based on the concept of time travel similar to Hollywood's 1985 movie Back to the Future. However, Vipul insisted that it was an adaptation of a Gujarati play of the same name and of H. G. Wells's The Time Machine.
Ashish Sharma's acting career
Ashish made his television debut with Gunahon Ka Devta (2010-2011). His first Bollywood film was Dibakar Banerjee's anthology-drama Love, Sex Aur Dhokha. He later featured in films like Zindagi Tere Naam (2012) and Hindutva (2022). He has worked in popular television shows such as Chandragupta Maurya (2011-2012), Punar Vivaah (2012), Rangrasiya (2013-2014), Siya Ke Ram (2015-2016) and Prithvi Vallabh (2018).
Source: HT
'Squid Game' Season 2 Teaser: Seong Gi-hun Seeks Revenge
Netflix dropped a new teaser on September 19 for Season 2 of Squid Game. The streamer released the clip as part of its Geeked Week event in Atlanta.
The clip opens with a clearly tense Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) holding a gun on an approaching masked figure. It quickly shifts to the new participants preparing to begin a new life-or-death game. A voiceover saying "We're ready to start the game" in Korean is the only word spoken.
Season 2 takes place three years after Gi-hun wins Squid Game, giving up on going to the States and coming back with a new resolution in his mind. He once again dives into the mysterious survival game, starting another life-or-death game with new participants gathered to win the prize of 45.6 billion won.
Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk previously told Deadline that the new season will see Gi-hun seeking revenge, entering the game as a different, more serious character.
Squid Game became Netflix's most popular series of all time with a record 1.65 billion views in the first 28 days following its 2021 premiere. Jung-jae became the first Asian man to win Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, as well as the first to win the award for a non-English show and Hwang Dong-hyuk became the first Asian person to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series.
"It's been almost three years since Season 1 was met with incredible response around the world and many unimaginable events took place," Dong-hyuk wrote in a letter when the Season 2 premiere date was announced. "On the first day, we began shooting Season 2, I remember thinking, "Wow, I can't believe I'm back in the world of Squid Game." It almost felt surreal. I wonder how it will feel for you to be back in Squid Game after three years as well."
He added, "Seong Gi-hun who vowed revenge at the end of Season 1 returns and joins the game again. Will he succeed in getting his revenge? Front Man doesn't seem to be an easy opponent this time either. The fierce clash between their two worlds will continue into the series finale with Season 3, which will be brought to you next year. I am thrilled to see that the seed that was planted in creating a new Squid Game grows and bears fruit through the end of this story. We’ll do our best to make sure we bring you yet another thrill ride."
Squid Game Season 2 premiere:
Season 2 of Squid Game will premiere December 26 on Netflix. The third and final season will be released in 2025.
By: Denise Petski (Deadline)
Chiranjeevi Secures Guinness World Records
Southern industry megastar K Chiranjeevi. He has proved his acting skills by working in numerous movies in his career. Recently he entered the Guinness Book of World Records.
In Hyderabad on Sunday, megastar Chiranjeevi was honored with a Guinness World Records certificate for being the most prolific actor in the Indian film industry.
In a special event organized on September 22, the Guinness authorities handed over the certificate to the actor with prestigious recognition.
According to the source of the Indian media report NDTV, Chiranjeevi has performed 24 thousand dances of 537 songs in 156 movies in a long career of 45 years. He stepped on the silver screen on September 22, 1978.
Basically, for this reason, the Guinness authorities chose September 22 to award the certificate. Apart from Chiranjeevi, Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and Guinness World Records judge Richard Stenning were also present as guests at the ceremony.
After receiving the certificate, Chiranjeevi said, "This moment is not to be forgotten. I have never sought recognition from Guinness World Records. But they honored me for dancing, it's incredible! Dance has really made me a star and has brought me many awards throughout my career."
Explaining the awarding of this certificate, Richard Stenning said, "After a thorough review of 156 films and the dance performances of those films, we are officially awarding this."
Incidentally, this year he was honored with the award Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the arts, alongside legendary actress Vyjayanthimala. In 2006, Chiranjeevi had previously received the Padma Bhushan for his contributions to Indian cinema. Chiranjeevi's real name is Shiva Shankar Vara Prasad.
Director Rinku Detained from Gulshan
Bangladesh's flourishing television drama industry was jolted last Monday night when the police detained renowned director Rafat Mojumder Rinku. Rinku was taken into custody from Dhaka's Gulshan area.
Gulshan Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Touhid Alam confirmed that Rinku has been arrested as a suspect, although the reason for the detention is unclear. A source close to the director confirmed to the media that several of his industry colleagues and friends are at the police station to inquire about Rinku's well-being and condition.
Rinku has been producing dramas regularly for a long time. His works reflect the contemporary social reality and are particularly popular among the youth. His story-telling style and the subject matter are very impressive.
Meanwhile, after hearing the news of Rinku's arrest, actor Khairul Bashar said in a Facebook post on social media, "I believe and I know that director Rafat Mojumdar Rinku can never cause harm to anyone. Those who know Rinku should know it well."
It is not yet known why he was detained at midnight. If he is detained as a victim of political vendetta, then in these changing times, everyone should protest such action from their position. Let the director Rinku be released soon.
Rinku has been a fixture in the country's television drama scene for years, directing over 150 productions. His storytelling prowess and directorial vision have captivated audiences, with hit dramas like Rongin Asha, Putuler Shongshar, Itibritta, Norosundori, Kobor, Bandhan, Blogger Mitu, Jaal, Katus, Otirikto, Nongor, and Rickshaw Girl.
Finally, Liza’s Dream Comes True
Popular singer Saniya Sultana Liza has long been a celebrated figure in the music world. However, she had taken a break from her career due to marriage and the birth of her daughter. A few months ago, Liza returned to Bangladesh from the U.S. and is now once again busy with her music. In addition, she has fulfilled a long-standing dream.
It has been revealed that for many years, Liza had wanted to sing a song composed by renowned musician, composer, and music director Nakib Khan. Finally, that dream has come true.
The song titled "Purnima Chand" (Full Moon) was composed by Nakib Khan, with music arranged by Foad Naser Babu and lyrics by Dr. Shoaib Ahmed. The music video was directed by Raj Biswas Shankar. With this song, Liza realized her dream. The song has already been released on her own YouTube channel.
Liza said, "It was a long-standing dream of mine to sing a song composed by Nakib Khan Sir. By singing this song, my dream has finally been fulfilled. I am grateful to the lyricist and the esteemed Foad Naser Babu Sir. Through everyone’s collective effort, we’ve been able to bring this song to the listeners. Since its release, I’ve received great feedback from the audience."
Additionally, Liza is preparing to release a new original song for her fans soon. The song, titled "Tumi Ele" (When You Came), was composed by Faisal Ahmed with lyrics by Nurul Islam Manik and music arranged by Mir Masum. It will be released on Liza's own YouTube channel, "Liza."
Aishwarya and Alia Shine at Paris Fashion Week
Aishwarya Rai and Alia Bhatt dazzled at Paris Fashion Week, representing India on the prestigious fashion gala's red carpet.
This year, both actresses appeared as representatives of the fashion brand L’Oréal. Aishwarya has been associated with the brand for many years, while Alia is a new member of the L’Oréal family.
Aishwarya donned a flowing red satin gown paired with bold red lipstick, while Alia opted for a black off-shoulder jumpsuit with a metallic silver bustier.
Upon arriving on stage, Aishwarya greeted the audience with a traditional "Namaskar." A video of the actress has already gone viral on social media, with fans praising her for showcasing Indian culture on the French stage. Once again, Aishwarya proved that she is the true 'Queen of Ramps.'
On the other hand, Alia Bhatt caught everyone’s attention in her black off-shoulder jumpsuit with a matching metallic silver bustier and large earrings. Her radiant smile charmed the guests.
As Alia walked the ramp, she waved to the crowd and blew flying kisses. This was Alia's first time walking at an international ramp like Paris Fashion Week. Despite not being a professional model, Alia showed no signs of nervousness.
Koushani Takes the Internet by Storm with Item Song
Bengali actress Koushani Mukherjee continues to showcase her growing acting talent, impressing audiences with her versatility in various roles. This time, she has taken the internet by storm with her performance in an item song. Her captivating dance moves have mesmerized netizens.
On Wednesday (September 25), a song titled "Dakatia Banshi" was released on YouTube, featuring vocals by Sreshta Das, Nonichora Das Baul, and Boni Chakraborty.
The song is from the movie "Bahurupi" and marks Koushani's first-ever performance in an item song, which has left her audience thrilled.
In the music video, Koushani is seen wearing a red sari, with loose hair and kohl-lined eyes, radiating emotion. She is seen swaying her hips to the beat while dancing with a troupe at a rural fair.
Since its release, the song has garnered immense praise from netizens, who are not only impressed by Koushani's performance but also by the lyrics written by Anindya Bose and Nonichora Das Baul, which have resonated deeply with listeners.
In an interview with an Indian media outlet, Koushani mentioned that she had very little time to prepare for the performance. "I didn’t know I would have to dance. I only had about a week to prepare. I learned the entire routine during breaks in shooting, and the dance was shot in just eight hours. It wasn’t even a full day. But Nandita Di was confident, and she showcased Jhimli (Koushani) exactly as she had envisioned."
Bahurupi is set to release during the upcoming Durga Puja. Koushani is very optimistic about the success of "Dakatia Banshi" and expressed her hopes by saying, "I hope Dakatia Banshi goes viral and that everyone will be dancing to it at this year’s Puja festivities."
