After the defeat of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, Alapan Bandyopadhyay,resigned from his position as chief advisor to the outgoing Chief Minister.

Alapan Bandyopadhyay is a 1987-batch IAS officer who, in 2021, was at the center of a major clash between Mamata Banerjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his deputation to the central government.On May 6, 2026, after the BJP’s victory in the 2026 West Bengal elections, Bandyopadhyay and another advisor, H.K. Dwivedi, resigned from their…

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Ektaa Kapoor lauds Priyadarshan’s directorial ‘Bhoot Bangla’s success

Producer Ektaa Kapoor lauded director Priyadarshan in a heartfelt Instagram note following the success of their film Bhooth Bangla, which grossed over ₹231 crore globally. She hailed it as the biggest hit of her career, highlighting the filmmaker’s professionalism, unique “producer-first” philosophy, and their intense mutual respect regardless past disagreements. Ektaa emphasized, “she doesn’t think…

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The bond amid Kishore Kumar and his elder brother Ashok Kumar (Dadamuni) was more than a sibling relationship;

The bond amid Kishore Kumar and his elder brother Ashok Kumar (Dadamuni) was more than a sibling relationship;it was a profound mentorship where immense respect and professional admiration thrived alongside playful affection. Beyond their cinematic success, the connection between Dadamuni and Kishore was a heartwarming testament to brotherly love, marked by profound respect and mutual…

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Smita Patil Amitabh Bachchan andPrakash Mehra.And one rain song that somehow became permanently soaked into Hindi cinema memory.

The iconic 1982 rain song “Aaj Rapat Jaayein Toh” from Prakash Mehra’s blockbuster “Namak Halaal” became permanently soaked into Hindi cinema memory. Featuring Amitabh Bachchan’s high-octane charm and Smita Patil’s hesitant yet iconic performance, it blended parallel cinema elegance with commercial massy style. The song is remembered for its dramatic, drenched atmosphere and, ironically, Smita…

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