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Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) Veteran actress Shabana Azmi is expressing her discontent with the way the media covers news these days.

On Wednesday, the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and shared a note in which she said, “What is this rush to put out news on social media before confirming it. I’m deeply saddened by how… RIP Zakir Hussain”.

Shabana was reacting to what followed after the news of Zakir Hussain’s demise surfaced at night on Sunday. A lot of media houses reported the news without confirmation until an X, formerly Twitter, user claiming to be the nephew of the late musician said that the Ustad was very much alive as opposed to the claims made by the media.

The news of Zakir Hussain was only confirmed the following morning.

Ustad Zakir Hussain left for the heavenly abode on December 15, leaving a huge void in India’s music. The Ustad touched many lives, young and old, people in positions of power and the common man. His impact on people was of such scale that his demise felt like a personal loss to many.

Several members of the film fraternity shared their condolences on his demise.

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar took to his social media and shared an image of Zakir Hussain. He wrote, “Very pained to know about the sad demise of Ustad Zakir Hussain Sahab. He was truly a treasure for our country’s musical heritage. Om Shanti”.

Veteran Tamil megastar Kamal Haasan took to his X, formerly Twitter and shared an old image in which Zakir Hussain could be seen giving the taal to the actor as the latter plays tabla. HE wrote, “Zakir Bhai! He left too soon. Yet we are grateful for the times he gave us and what he left behind in the form of his art. Goodbye and Thank you”.

Oscar and Grammy-winning music composer A. R. Rahman called Zakir an inspiration and expressed his regret for not collaborating with him in recent years. He wrote, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Zakir Bhai was an inspiration, a towering personality who elevated the tabla to global acclaim. His loss is immeasurable for all of us. I regret not being able to collaborate with him as much as we did decades ago, though we had planned an album together. You shall be truly missed. May his family and his countless students worldwide find the strength to bear this immense loss”.

–IANS

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Mumbai, Dec 20 (IANS) It was a rare sight to see when Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan and actor Shahid Kapoor were seen in the same frame during the annual day act of their children in a school.

Kareena was joined by her husband Saif Ali Khan and sister Karisma Kapoor as Taimur Ali Khan and Jeh Ali Khan. In a clip, Taimur was seen performing a few hand movements and had a serious face. Kareena was seen recording the video as her son performed on stage. Shahid was seen sitting right behind Kareena along with his wife Mira Rajput.

After Shahid and Kareena were seen in the same frame, pictures and videos went viral on social media. Fans remembered their iconic film “Jab We Met”, which was released in 2007.

The film tells the story of Aditya Kashyap, a heartbroken businessman who boards a train, where he meets a talkative Punjabi girl, Geet Dhillon. While they miss their train, Geet and Aditya begin a journey together to her home and what follows is a love that changes them.

The Bollywood diva also turned cheerleader for her younger son Jeh as he was seen dancing on the stage in an elephant costume.

Talking about their upcoming work, Kareena was last seen on screen in Rohit Shetty’s “Singham Again”, where she stars alongside names such as Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Jackie Shroff, Ranveer Singh, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor and Deepika Padukone.

Meanwhile, Shahid Kapoor’s yet-untitled action thriller, which will be directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, has been locked for December 5, next year.

The film also stars Triptii Dimri, Nana Patekar, and Randeep Hooda.

Sajid Nadiadwala, head honcho of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, took to X to share that the filming journey begins on January 6, 2025 and will release in December the same year.

“#SajidNadiadwala presents a @VishalBhardwaj film! A spectacular cinematic journey begins on 6th Jan 2025 Film releasing on 5th December 2025 @shahidkapoor @tripti_dimri23 @nanagpatekar @RandeepHooda @WardaNadiadwala,” the tweet on Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment read.

Earlier this week, Shahid revealed that he has started prepping to play an “edgy and nasty” gangster from the 1990s.

Shahid reportedly is all set to play Hussain Ustara, a notorious gangster in the upcoming action thriller directed by Vishal Bhardwaj.

–IANS

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Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) Actor Karan Aanand has opened up about his latest project “Jaaiye Aap Kahan Jaayenge”, which addresses the issue of open defecation caused by inadequate infrastructure and poor maintenance of public toilets.

In an exclusive interview with IANS, Karan explained that the film not only highlights the problem but also offers a solution for women facing inadequate infrastructure in public toilets. He shared that this movie will resonate with many viewers.

The actor also discussed his role in the film and the most challenging scenes he encountered. When asked how conscious he is about hygiene or cleanliness based on the film, Karan said, “I’m not OCD, but I am conscious about it. You can see at my home how everything is arranged in order. It’s just in my nature.”

Regarding the inspiration behind the film, Karan shared, “The idea came from our director, Nikhil Raj, who also wrote the screenplay and dialogues. All the credit goes to him.”

Reflecting on the most challenging scene, Karan said, “Physically, there was a lot of hard work involved, but emotionally, I was well-prepared. There were no issues during the shooting. I particularly remember the climax scene where I’m talking to my daughter on the phone. Emotional scenes like these are really draining, and they were definitely the most challenging for me as an actor.”

Karan also provided insights into his character, explaining, “The story contrasts two social classes—the rich and the poor. I’ve observed that when a wealthy person acquires money, they often think about their family, but the poor tend to help each other. I’ve seen poor individuals sharing food with others in need. It was from these real-life experiences that I shaped my character.”

“Jaaiye Aap Kahan Jaayenge” is directed and written by Nikhil Raj. It tells the story of Kishan (Karan Aanand), a reformed Sadhu who is the sole breadwinner for his family, earning a living as a rickshaw driver. Driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact on society and improve the world around him, Kishan embarks on a challenging journey to earn his father’s (Sanjay Mishra) respect and rekindle the love within his family.

The movie also stars Sanjay Mishra, Ishtiyak Khan, Neeraj Sood, and Neelam Gupta.

–IANS

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