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BBC Three has commissioned a new two-part documentary fronted by Mobeen Azhar, digging into corruption, contraband, and misconduct inside the UK prison system. Titled Coerced or Corrupted: Inside Prisons (working title), the series picks up in the aftermath of a viral prison sex tape. Azhar uses the incident as an entry point to investigate deeper […]

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Indian Director Vishal Bhardwaj who is renowned for directing award-winning films such as Haider, Omkara and Maqbool has joined Samir Zaidi’s directorial debut short film “Two Sinners” as Executive Producer.

The film is directed by multi-disciplinary artist and published poet Samir Zaidi, who has worked closely with Bhardwaj on Apple’s Fursat and Netflix’s Khufiya. Produced by Shivam Gupta and Zaidi, “Two Sinners” is a powerful short story set in an Indian forest, focusing on Azhar, whose older brother orchestrates a scheme compelling him to execute the perpetrator responsible for their sister’s assault.

Vishal Bhardwaj, whose Shakespearean trilogy earned global acclaim, rarely takes on short films as an Executive Producer, making this collaboration with Zaidi notable.

“Two Sinners” features BAFTA Breakthrough Talent from India (2024), Shardul Bhardwaj. Having starred in globally acclaimed films Eeb Allay Ooo!, The Scavenger of Dreams and Kuttey, Shardul has delivered yet another intense and memorable performance.

Did cricketing phenomenon Mohammad Azharuddin (who fell short of achieving what Sachin Tendulkar or Sunil Gavaskar did) indulge in… ahem…match-fixing? Director Tony D’Souza’s film leaves us unsure of Azhar’s moral correctness. In building a case of his heroic stature in and out of the sports field, writer Rajat Arora doesn’t flinch from asking uncomfortable questions about Azharuddin career moves and personal choices.

As directed by Tony D’Souza the bio-pic shifts gears from the personal to the professional without tripping on its nose. And that no mean achievement. In making a smooth transition from Azhar’s misadventures on the field to his complicated relationship-status , the narrative shows a level of sensibleness and straight-talking directness that defies the film’s unconcealed bravura ambitions.

Azhar aims to be a full-on masala version of the real-life sordid tale of a cricketer who was alleged to be as involved in...

Gaurav Khanna Is Rumored To Have Won Celebrity Masterchef India (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Celebrity Masterchef India managed to keep fans hooked throughout the seasons as the celebs showcased their culinary skills to impress the judges. According to reports, the top 5 finalists of the show were Tejasswi Prakash, Nikki Tamboli, Rajiv Adatia, Gaurav Khanna, and Faisal Shaikh. Now the latest reports suggest that the show has gotten its winner.

Gaurav Khanna Is Rumored To Be The Winner Of Celebrity Masterchef India

Yes, you heard that right! According to Gossips TV, Gaurav Khanna is speculated to have won Celebrity Masterchef India. The Anupamaa actor has been consistent with his dishes despite a tough competition on the show. He was also seen clashing with fellow contestant Nikki Tamboli, on various occasions, wherein the majority of the fans sided with him. Now, it seems that his determination and hard work have made him emerge...

Azhar Iqubal Net Worth (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Shark Tank India 4 saw the addition of Inshorts CEO Azhar Iqubal along with Zomato Co-Founder Deepinder Goyal and Oyo Rooms CEO Ritesh Agarwal in the judges’ seat. Azhar has been seen giving an encouraging insight and opportunity to the budding entrepreneurs whose vision stands out to him. From being an Iit dropout to establishing a business worth 3,700 crore, Azhar has had quite a stellar success story. Let us take a look at his net worth.

Azhar Iqubal Net Worth

According to Lifestyle Asia, Azhar Iqubal started a Facebook page called News In Shorts with his Itt classmates in 2013 after dropping out of Iit. The platform offered trending news stories with a word limit of 60 words catering to the short attention span of the readers. The vision became a huge success and soon Azhar founded the company and the app called Inshorts. As of...

When Sangeeta Bijlani’s Marriage With Azharuddin Hit The Dust Because Of Jwala Gutta (Photo Credit – Instagram)

After her much-publicized separation from superstar Salman Khan, Sangeeta Bijlani also grabbed eyeballs for her marriage to controversial cricketer Azharuddin. Their union, too, saw its own fair share of fiasco since the cricketer was already married to his first wife when he started dating Sangeeta. However, did you know that Sangeeta and Azhar’s marriage also hit rock bottom, and it was said that badminton player Jawala Gutta was one of the reasons behind the same.

Sangeeta Bijlani And Azharuddin’s Love Story

According to Bollywood Shaadi, Sangeeta Bijlani and Azharuddin met during an ad shoot in the year 1985. The cricketer reportedly fell in love with the Tridev actress at the first sight. He confessed to his romance with Sangeeta at the India Today Mind Rocks event in Bhubaneshwar, calling it, “Dil Ki Baat.

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Azhar Shaikh Vs Nitish Bhaluni’s Salary Comparison (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is hands down one of the most iconic Indian television shows of all time. The show has impacted the life of almost every actor who has been associated with it in a positive way. Apart from fame, actors have also made enough fortune by being a part of the show; one such name is Azhar Shaikh. So today, we’ll be taking a look at his journey with Tmkoc in short and also learn about his rumored salary!

Azhar is among the actors who have been associated with Tmkoc since the beginning. He plays the character of Pinku in the show and has always been an integral part of Tapu Sena. It’s been over 16 years, and the actor is still a part of the cast, which is remarkable.

Mobeen Azhar is a British journalist, radio and television presenter and filmmaker. During his career he has explored many topics such as politics, true crime and extremism. He has presented and produced documentaries for BBC One, BBC Two and BBC Three and has also fronted radio programs for BBC Asian Network.

In 2023 he presented the documentary “Predator: The Secret Scandal of J-Pop”, directed by Megumi Inman, who Azhar had worked before on other projects. The feature focused on the sexual abuse scandal surrounding Japanese record producer Johnny Kitagawa and his talent agency Johnny & Associates. Initially met with a lukewarm response in Japan, the documentary paved the way for a wide coverage of the scandal which ultimately led to the dissolution of the company and an official acknowledgment of the scandal. In 2024 Inman and Azhar made “The Shadow of a Predator”, a mini documentary following these developments.

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Following the release of “Predator: The Secret Scandal of J-Pop”, there was initially little to no reaction, which did not come as a surprise. Considering Johnny Kitagawa and his talent agencies enjoyed the status of the proverbial “holy cow” in Japan, especially among fans of the bands that came out of Kitagawa's talent stable, the response was not at all shocking to BBC reporter Mobeen Azhar and director Megumi Inman. However, as months went by, eventually the media, not only in Japan, took note of what was going on behind the facade of Johnny & Associates which paved the way to the downfall of the agency.

The Shadow of a Predator is screening at Nippon Connection

In their short documentary “The Shadow of a Predator”, Azhar and Inman continue their investigation into the case of Johnny Kitagawa, this time focusing on the repercussions of the media outrage after their first feature was released.

When you take a look at the entertainment industry nowadays, it seems the fight between art and commerce has long been decided. Whether we like it or not, the fact that the movies we can watch, the music we can listen to and the games we can play is decided by people looking at trends and current movement (without actually believing in their ideals), has become a reality. That money and power are the most important elements in this industry opens the possibility for predators, willing to exploit the dreams of people in order to gain personally or satisfy their dubious desires.

Predator: The Secret Scandal of J-Pop is screening at Nippon Connection

When famous producer and talent scout Johnny Kitagawa died in 2019, many people were in tears because of his death and afraid this could mean the end for his talent agency Johnny & Associates, which gave so many young...

It’s 2024, and Siddharth Anand, the maestro behind hits like War and Pathaan, drops another bombshell on the big screen: Fighter! Here you’ve got Hrithik Roshan as Patty, Anil Kapoor as Rocky, and Deepika Padukone as Minni—all playing Air Force aviators on a mission: taking down Pakistani terrorists at the time of the Pulwama attacks. Sure, some might say the storyline isn’t exactly breaking new ground—we’ve seen our fair share of patriotic dramas on the same subject, haven’t we? They will fight off the enemy, but how do they do it? That is the real question, and we will find the answer through this explainer. Because in Fighter, it’s not just about winning the battle; it’s about reminding us all what it means to be Indian, and damn, does it do it with style!

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Alia Bhatt To Exec Produce Prime Video’s ‘Poacher’

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has signed on as an executive producer on Poacher, an upcoming Prime Video investigative crime-themed drama series based on real events from QC Entertainment, the film production and finance company with credits for Antebellum, Us, Get Out and BlackKklansmen. Poacher, created, written, and directed by Richie Mehta, the series stars Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew and Dibyendu Bhattacharya and is set in the world of illegal poaching. Bhatt will EP through her Eternal Sunshine Productions business as an associate producer. Suitable Pictures, Poor Man’s Productions are also associate producers. “The impact of Poacher was deeply personal, and Richie’s portrayal of the urgent issue of wildlife crime resonated strongly with me and the team,” she said. Bhatt is known for films such as Highway, Udta Punjab, Raazi and Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva

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An intelligent apparel brand ‘Turms’, which creates clothing that boasts anti-stain, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-odour features has sealed a deal of Rs 1.2 crore in the entrepreneurial reality show ‘Shark Tank India’ season three.

The spotlight of Turms’ pitch was on its one-of-its-kind collection, which includes 30-day no-wash jeans, fearless white cotton shirts, AC cool tech T-shirts, and seven-day no-smell socks, among others.

Adding star power to the pitch, the brand counts Indian cricketer Ms Dhoni among its customers.

Surendra Singh Rajpurohit, who was once a Turms customer, took a bold step in 2022 by acquiring the company from its six co-founders.

Azhar Iqubal, the co-founder, and CEO of Inshorts said to him: “Your products are very interesting.”

Surendra further shared that under his leadership, the apparel brand has flourished, selling a remarkable four lakh apparel units to date.

He said that earlier he was in the automotive industry, and had spent 10 years in the Middle East.

The upcoming episode of the entrepreneurial reality show ‘Shark Tank India’ season 3, will mark the debut of Azhar Iqubal, the co-founder and CEO of Inshorts. As a visionary, who significantly transformed the landscape of news consumption, Azhar’s passion aligns with the goals of ‘Shark Thank India 3’, aiming to bring localised solutions to problems that meet the global standards.

Expressing his perspective on this, Azhar said: “I want to tell the youth of India that where you come from and whether you have a degree does not matter. What matters is whether you have hunger, discipline, and focus.”

Inshorts is a news application that provides news in crisp 60 words summary for the users.

Meanwhile, in the previous episode, the audience have witnessed Boat CMO Aman Gupta striking a Rs 60 lakh deal with the Delhi-based bakery ‘The Cinnamon Kitchen’ on ‘Shark Tank India 3’.

The other sharks in this season are — Aman Gupta,...

Abacus Media Rights has pre-sold a documentary feature with the working title “We Need to Talk About Kanye” to several territories. The film, which was ordered by the BBC in February, explores the rollercoaster life and career of Kanye West, A.K.A. Ye. Its producer Jeremy Lee spoke to Variety, ahead of MipTV, the TV market and conference, which kicks off Monday in Cannes.

A number of high-profile broadcasters and platforms have already acquired the film, which is fronted by the investigative journalist Mobeen Azhar, including Foxtel in Australia, Npo in the Netherlands, TV4 in Sweden and Finland, Nrk in Norway, TV2 in Denmark, and Vrt in Flemish Belgium.

Unfolding against the backdrop of Ye’s controversial campaign to run as a candidate in the 2024 U.S. Presidential election, and at a time when his behavior has sparked outrage and a re-evaluation of his place in popular culture, this...

Jamshedpur, Dec 22 (Ians) Mohd Azhar from Vikarabad, Telangana, shot a second round of five-under 67 to surge into the halfway lead at the Rs 3 crore Tata Steel Tour Championship 2022 at the Beldih and Golmuri Golf Courses here.

The 23-year-old Azhar, who hails from the Vooty Golf County and is playing only his second season as a professional, totaled 12-under 132 for two days to move up two spots from his overnight third position and enjoy a one-shot advantage over the rest of the field.

Shiv Kapur, a four-time Asian Tour winner, carded a 69 to be placed tied second along with Delhi’s Kapil Kumar (70) at 11-under 133.

The first two rounds of the richest event on the Pgti saw one half of the field play their first nine holes at Golmuri Golf Course and second nine at Beldih Golf Course while the other half of the field played Beldih first followed by Golmuri.

Karachi, Dec 16 (Ians) Azhar Ali, considered as one of Pakistan’s most successful batters in red-ball cricket, announced on Friday that he would be retiring from Test cricket following the third and final match of the series against England, which begins on Saturday.

The Karachi Test against England will be Ali’s last and 97th Test match for Pakistan, since he made his debut in the format against Australia at Lord’s in 2010. Till now, he has amassed 7,097 runs in 96 matches at an average of 42.49, including 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries.

“It has been a great honour and privilege for me to represent my country at the highest level. Deciding on when to call it a day is always tough, but, after contemplating deeply, I realised that this is the right time for me to retire from Test cricket.

There are many people who I am grateful to in this strenuous, yet beautiful journey.

Rawalpindi, Dec 5 (Ians) All-rounder Ben Stokes was rewarded for his daring second innings declaration and attacking field placement as England sealed a famous 74-run victory over Pakistan in a thrilling Day Five of the first Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium for one of their famous wins.

Racing against time, light and a stubborn Pakistan batting order on the most docile of pitches, England held their nerve as Jack Leach claimed the crucial final wicket by trapping Naseem Shah lbw, clinching one of England’s greatest Test wins.

The 74-run win is England’s third Test victory in Pakistan, with Stokes becoming just the third visiting skipper after Ted Dexter in 1961 and Nasser Hussain in 2000, to win a Test match in Pakistan.

It was all made possible after Stokes’ bold declaration at tea on Day Four on Sunday, which gave Pakistan a stiff target of 343 for an improbable win. But an...

Hyderabad, Sep 23 (Ians) Chaos prevailed for a second consecutive day at Gymkhana Grounds Secunderabad on Friday as cricket fans who had booked online tickets for the T-20 international match between India and Australia had to return disappointed.

Those who had purchased the tickets on Paytm for the T-20 International match to be played at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here on September 25 gathered at Gymkhana Ground on Friday morning to get physical tickets.

The fans were reportedly informed by the Hyderabad Cricket Association (Hca) to collect the physical tickets after showing the Qr code, along with identity proof and a photograph. When they reached the ground, police stopped them. The fans alleged that they were not allowed even after they produced the identity proof.

The Hca displayed a flexi at the entrance that it is not selling tickets at Gymkhana Ground on September 23 and 24 and appealed to fans to cooperate.

The fans...

Guwahati, Aug 28 (Ians) Kerala Blasters Fc secured their first victory of their Durand Cup 2022 campaign as they eased past NorthEast United Fc in a comfortable 3-0 victory in their Group D match at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, here on Saturday.

A brace from Mohammed Aimen and a goal from Muhammed Ajsal (55′) outnumbered NorthEast United Fc to hand full points to the Blasters.

NorthEast United Fc hit the ground running by being quick on the ball right from kick-off with a handful number of chances being created in the opening minutes of the game, but the Blasters’ shot-stopper Sachin Suresh calmly took charge of the situation.

The Highlanders imposed themselves on the Blasters’, putting them on the back foot as the former kept looking for spaces to create more attacking chances. Tomasz Tchorz’s men found their first big chance of the game in the 21st minute after Roshan’s...

New Delhi, Aug 12 (Ians) On August 6, former West Indies pacer Winston Benjamin had asked for India batting great Sachin Tendulkar’s assistance in terms of equipment for aspiring cricketers and for the development of cricket in the Caribbean.

“Mr Tendulkar, could you assist me if you were in my position? He (Mohammed Azharuddin) sent some equipment. Congratulations Azhar! And thank you very much for your assistance. Stay in touch.”

“Previously, we used to have a tournament in Sharjah where it just became a benefit game for cricketers from different countries. I don’t want 20000 US dollars and all I want is somebody to say ‘here is some equipment- 10-15 bats’. So that, I can give them to the youngsters,” said Benjamin in a YouTube interview with a veteran sports journalist.

Now, sports brand Puma has stepped in to respond to Benjamin’s plea for help. “We hear you, Winston. Let...