Day: June 11, 2026

Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) working president Supriya Sule stated that Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal’s leadership should not be confined to the state. She remarked that the country would have benefited from his parliamentary skills and experience had he been nominated to the Rajya Sabha. Speaking in New Delhi, Sule expressed that if the veteran…

Music composer and singerAR Rahman scripted history as the first musician to perform at the Attari Border during a special tribute event. Held on June 7, 2026, the performance preceded the daily Beating Retreat ceremony and honored the Border Security Force (BSF).Rahman opened with “Chanda Suraj Lakhon Taare,” followed by film tracks featuring Nilanjana Ghosh,…

The 1978 blockbuster “Don” remains a watershed moment in Hindi cinema, but its greatest story took place behind the scenes. Facing financial ruin, producer Nariman Irani was heavily in debt. In a rare act of industry solidarity, superstars Amitabh Bachchan, Zeenat Aman, and Pran waived their fees entirely, ensuring the film’s massive profits ultimately rescued…

While strolling along the Darjeeling Mall, Satyajit Ray was struck by a portrait of Asha Parekh displayed in a local photo studio.He finally tracked down the young star and traveled to Mumbai to pitch the role to her directly. She later recalled “trembling like a leaf” with excitement amidst the long drive to meet him….

Veteran actors Mammootty, Madhavan, Satish Shah, and Rajendra Prasad are set to be recognized with the Padma awards, with the remaining investiture ceremonies taking place at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 23. The distinguished film personalities are part of the second phase of the prestigious civilian honors.The specific Padma honors being conferred upon each artist include:…