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Subhash K Jha celebrates Paresh Rawal’s 70th birthday by looking back at five of the noted actors best performances.

Of late we don’t see much of Paresh Rawal. This is a pity, really. He is such a fine actor driven by an instinctive empathy with middleclass values. Rawal manages to make every character even in the silliest of films seem vibrant.

Lately in the news for opting out of Hera Pheri 3, in an interview to me in 2007, Paresh had said, “I’m not insecure about money. I’m insecure about good actors. After I watch Naseer or Om perform, I stay awake the whole night. My values are middle-class. I don’t want to be rich. I want to be successful…. I have worked so hard to arrive at this juncture in my career where I can shoulder whole films. But it depends on what you are shouldering.

Should Bandish Bandits Season 3 Happen? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Bandish Bandits Season 2 came out on Prime Video, and fans who have completed the season are already on the lookout for a third season. The musical journey of both protagonists, Radhe and Tamanna, hooks viewers and sends them into a trance they want to stay in forever. The second season’s plot brings both the lovers up against each other and also introduces some new characters who drive the story forward. So, is there going to be a third season for this show? Here’s what we know.

Could Bandish Bandits Season 3 Happen?

Well, for the fans of the Bandish Bandits, the disappointing news is that there hasn’t been any announcement regarding the third season of the musical show. However, viewers of the show don’t need to lose heart just yet as the second season has just dropped. The...

Cid: Narendra Gupta Earned This Amount As His Salary? (Photo Credit – YouTube)

The countdown is set, and everyone is eagerly waiting for the return of the legendary Indian TV show. Yes, we’re talking about Cid, which is making an epic comeback this month with its season 2. The iconic trio of Shivaji Satam, Dayanand Shetty, and Aditya Srivastava is coming back to entertain the audience after a long time. Amid this, there have been rumors about the return of other members of the cast, and one such name is Narendra Gupta.

For those who don’t know, Gupta was associated with the show since its beginning and played the character of Dr. Salunkhe. He was a part of the show when it started in 1998 and stayed till 2003. In 2004, he wasn’t a part of the cast but made a return in 2005. Again, in 2006, he took an exit, only to...

How Does Bandish Bandits Season 2 End? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Bandish Bandits Season 2 dropped on Prime Video on December 13, 2024, and the show continued where it left off in the first season. The protagonists, Radhe and Tamanna, were separated. In this season, they find themselves at opposite ends as the India Band Championship pits people against each other.

Radhe has an added motivation: His gharana is now tainted, and he must restore his grandfather’s pride. Here is how the show ends and what the ending could mean.

Does Royalty Free Win The Competition In Bandish Bandits S2?

Bandish Bandits’ Royalty Free brings an innovative interpretation of roots and brings about a brilliant performance that wins them the competition. The Rathod Gharana also has their redemption as they are recognized yet again. They also ask Digvijay to sing with them for the Gharana at the end of the show.

While it might...

In Bandish Bandits season 2 we see the marriage of old and new, traditional and contemporary, and how they can harmonize together. The series takes off with the death of Pandit Radhemohan, the original “Sangeet Samraat.” His successor is his grandson Radhe, who must now take on the responsibility of keeping the “Rathod Gharana” alive. While initially, Radhe has many plans, like participating in Jodhpur’s annual music competition to remain the “Sangeet Samrat,” the family ends up in murky waters when a book is published tarnishing Panditji’s legacy and the future of the “Gharana.” It’s up to Radhe and his family now to keep the music alive while also understanding how to develop it in a way that will appeal to the new generation of listeners. On the other hand, Tamanna starts her journey to learn the basics of music at the Royal Himalayan Music School in Kasauli.

Prime Video has set a premiere date for the sophomore season of its musical drama series “Bandish Bandits.”

The new season continues to explore the fusion of Indian classical music with contemporary pop, following protagonists Radhe and Tamanna as they compete for recognition. Series creators Amritpal Singh Bindra and Anand Tiwari return, with Tiwari directing and co-writing alongside Atmika Didwania and Karan Singh Tyagi, with Bindra producing for Leo Media Collective.

Original cast members Ritwik Bhowmik, Shreya Chaudhry, Sheeba Chaddha, Atul Kulkarni, Rajesh Tailang and Kunaal Roy Kapur reprise their roles. New additions include Divya Dutta, Rohan Gurbaxani, Yashaswini Dayama, Aaliyah Qureshi and Saurabh Nayyar.

“At Prime Video, we take pride in bringing stories and narratives that are not only culturally relevant, but also showcase the rich tapestry of traditions we celebrate in India, ‘Bandish Bandits’ has been one such gem in our diverse list of originals,” said Nikhil Madhok,...

Mollywood is gearing up for one of the most awaited films of the year, Bandra, starring Dileep and Tamanna Bhatia in the lead roles. The film is directed by Arun Gopy, who made his debut with the blockbuster Ramaleela, which also featured Dileep in a political thriller. Bandra is an action-packed film that promises to keep the audience on the edge of their seats with its twists and turns.

According to reports, Bandra is the story of Alen “Aala” Alexander Dominic, played by Dileep, a Mumbai-based businessman who has a mysterious past. He gets entangled in a web of crime and corruption when he crosses paths with Raghavendra Desai, played by Dino Morea, a ruthless gangster who rules the underworld of Bandra. Tamanna Bhatia plays Tara Janki, a journalist who is on a mission to expose the truth behind the crimes in Bandra. She joins hands with Aala to fight against the evil forces.

New Delhi, Aug 18 (Ians) Hockey India on Friday announced a significant milestone in the development of grassroots hockey in the country by naming the core probable group for a first-ever sub-junior national camp.

For the first time, a 40-member Women’s sub-junior core group has been formed for a national coaching camp which is set to commence on August 21 at the world-class Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.

It is worth noting that former Indian women’s hockey team captain Rani will serve as a mentor and coach for the camp.

The development marks a remarkable step towards nurturing young talent and ensuring a robust future for Indian hockey and it will bring together the brightest and most promising young talents from across the nation. The players have been picked on the basis of their recent performances in the Hockey India Sub-Junior National Championships, Hockey India informed in a release on Friday.

Gautam Buddha Nagar/Lucknow/Varanasi/New Delhi, May 29 (Ians) Star swimmer Siva Sridhar bagged two more individual gold medals as he powered Jain University to the top of the medal tally on the final day of the swimming competitions at the Khelo India University Games 2022 Uttar Pradesh.

With seven individual gold and two silver medals, and 1 bronze medal and a Team gold, Siva is the most decorated athlete of this edition of the Khelo India University Games so far and his powerful performance was instrumental in ensuring that Jain University’s men’s and women swimming teams walked away as the champion of the pool.

The boxing competitions began on Monday at the Svsp Sports Complex Gautam Buddha Nagar.

In the 45-48 Kg category quarterfinals, Swasti Arya of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University (Mdsu) beat Lovely Professional University’s (Lpu) Anisha 4-0 to advance to the semifinals while in the other quarterfinal,...

Rourkela, May 9 (Ians) Top sides Hockey Punjab, Hockey Andhra Pradesh, Hockey Chandigarh, and Telangana Hockey won their respective matches on Day 6 of the 13th Hockey India Sub-junior Women’s National Championship 2023 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, here on Tuesday.

The opening match of the day saw Hockey Punjab beat Manipur Hockey 10-1. Tanu Rani scored a hat-trick, while Harjot Kaur, Maskeenpreet Kaur, Sharanjit Kaur netted a brace each, while Sanna (55′) found the back of the net once for Hockey Punjab. For Manipur Hockey, captain Mutum Priya Devi (15′) scored a consolation goal.

In the second game, Hockey Andhra Pradesh registered a 5-0 win against Hockey Gujarat. Kuppa Tulasi and Skipper Bommu Ankitha netted two goals each, while Ragula Nagamani (43′) scored one goal.

Meanwhile, Hockey Chandigarh edged out Hockey Bihar 3-2 in the third game of the day. Tamanna opened the scoring for Hockey Chandigarh while Pooja (13′) also added to the tally.

New Delhi, May 7 (Ians) Hockey Punjab, Hockey Andhra Pradesh, Hockey Chandigarh, and Hockey Bihar registering wins in their respective games at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, Odisha won their respective matches on Day 4 of the 13th Hockey India Sub-junior Women’s National Championship 2023 here on Sunday.

In the first match of the day, Hockey Punjab defeated Hockey Gujarat 8-0. Sharanjit Kaur, and Harjot Kaur scored a brace, while Tanu Rani (28′), Harpreet Kaur (33′), Khushboo (59′), and Sanna (56′) netted a goal each.

The second match of the day witnessed Manipur Hockey getting outscored by Hockey Andhra Pradesh as the match ended 4-6 in the favour of the latter. Kuppa Tulasi scored four goals for Hockey Andhra Pradesh while Ragula Nagamani found the back of the net twice. For Manipur Hockey, Leishangthem Natali Chanu and captain Mutum Priya Devi were the goal scorers.

Meanwhile, Hockey Chandigarh beat Telangana Hockey 13-0 in the third game of the day.

New Delhi, March 23 (Ians) Hockey Haryana, Hockey Uttarakhand, Hockey Punjab, Hockey Karnataka, Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu, and Kerala Hockey won their respective matches in the 1st Hockey India Junior Women’s Zonal Championships 2023 continued in various zones on Thursday.

Also, top teams like Hockey Madhya Pradesh, Hockey Bengal, Hockey Association of Odisha, and Hockey Mizoram as teams continued to register wins on Day 5 in the North, South, East, and West zones.

A look at the results in the various groups:

North Zone: Haryana, Punjab lead the charge

In the first game of the day, Hockey Haryana registered a thrilling 2-1 win against Uttar Pradesh Hockey in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. Ritika scored a brace for Hockey Haryana, while Manisha Patel (25′) was the lone goalscorer for Uttar Pradesh Hockey.

The second match of the day witnessed Hockey Uttarakhand beating Hockey Chandigarh 3-1. Amandeep Kaur (1′), Prachi (51′), and Minakshi (52′) scored a goal each for Hockey Uttarakhand,...