Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump in ‘The Apprentice’. Photo: Briarcliff Entertainment. Opening in theaters on October 11th, ‘The Apprentice’ feels both timely and of its time as it turns the clock back to the late 1970s and 1980s, where Donald Trump was still a wannabe real estate developer working for his father’s companies who dreams of running his own business empire, but initially lacking the connections –– despite his family’s clear privilege –– to do so. Ali Abbasi’s latest charts his rise thanks to the Palpatine-alike influence of obnoxious, powerful lawyer Roy Cohn, and aims to dig under Trump’s skin...
Adishakti gears up for the ‘Remembering Veenapani’ festival
Veenapani Chawla, a visionary artiste There are many ways to remember a mentor. Keeping the land she nurtured, watered and green maybe one. Not giving up, for even a day, the rigour and detailing you were trained to value in work — another. Also, managing to draw back the people she taught, influenced and inspired. This and some more are what the core team of Adishakti Theatre Arts, Auroville, achieves every year through the Remembering Veenapani Festival (RVF). In its 10th edition this year, the RVF will happen at the Adishakti campus in Auroville, between April 1 and 8. Held...
Baba Siddique’s Daughter, Arshia Holds Her Brother, Zeeshan And Cries During Her Father’s Last Rites
Baba Siddique’s family is going through an extremely difficult phase. For the unversed, the politician passed away on October 12, 2024, after three goons opened fire at him in Bandra, East Mumbai. Two bullets hit the politician’s chest, and he was immediately rushed to the Lilavati hospital. However, he passed away during treatment. Baba Siddique is survived by his wife, Shehzaan Siddique, and two children, Zeeshan Siddique and Arshia Siddique. Baba Siddique’s daughter, Arshia, holds her brother, Zeeshan’s hand as she breaks down at her father’s funeral There is nothing more painful in the world than losing a parent. We...
Masaba Gupta And Satydadeep Misra Welcome First Child, A Baby Girl. See Announcement Post
New Delhi: Masaba Gupta and her actor-husband Satyadeep Misra are the new parents in town. The couple welcomed their first child – a baby girl on Friday (October 11). The new parents shared the joyful news on social media. They shared a picture featuring a white lotus and a moon set against a blue backdrop, along with their announcement. The post read: “Our very special little girl arrived on a very special day. 11.10.2024. Masaba & Satyadeep.” Masaba Gupta actively shared glimpses of her pregnancy journey on social media. On Instagram, she posted adorable photos capturing her pregnancy diaries. In...
‘Terminal 3’, a play in Hyderabad by Surendra Singh Negi
A scene from the play | Photo Credit: special arrangement Terminal 3, a play to be staged on March 31 and April 5 in Hyderabad is a stark view of the post-pandemic world on stage. Written and directed by Surendra Singh Negi, chief coordinator of the foreign languages programme at the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), the play’s multi-layered narrative tells stories of challenging times. Tri-lingual play Surendra Singh Negi | Photo Credit: special arrangement The 60-minute play is trilingual with dialogues in Hindi, English and Spanish; it begins with protagonists Ana Strejilevich and Madan Laal, two old friends,...
Baba Siddique’s Son, Zeeshan Cries Inconsolably As He Performs His Father’s Last Rites In Heavy Rain
No loss is greater than a parent’s death, and Zeeshan lost his father to a brutal attack. Baba Siddique was shot on October 12, 2024, at Bandra East Mumbai, right in front of his son’s office. The politician was rushed to Lilavati hospital for treatment, but he unfortunately passed away in between treatment. Baba Siddique’s death caused a stir among his friends and family. He is survived by his wife, Shehzaan Siddique, son, Zeeshan Siddique, and daughter, Arshia Siddique. His son performed his last rites on October 13 2024, and his outburst even moved mountains into tears. TRENDING NOW Karan...
Bhumi Pednekar Sends Festive Greetings
New Delhi: On the day of Dussehra, Bhumi Pednekar celebrated “new beginnings”. The actress and her family as they gathered for a special puja to inaugurate her new office. Bhumi shared a sneak peek of the joyous occasion with her fans on Instagram by posting a series of pictures and videos. In the first clip, Bhumi is seen breaking a coconut, a traditional act of good luck, while her sister, Samiksha Pednekar, stands by her side. The pandit performing the ceremony praised Bhumi for breaking the coconut perfectly. In another moment, Bhumi and Samiksha are seen kissing their mother, Sumitra...
Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video Director Issues Apology Over Unauthorised Use Of Stree References In The Film
New Delhi: Raaj Shaandilyaa, director of Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, apologised over the unauthorised usage of characters and dialogue from Maddock Films’ franchise Stree in the recently released film. According to reports, Stree, the ghost from Maddock’s horror universe, has an appearance in Vicky Vidya…, featuring Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri. The film hit the screens on Friday. In a statement shared on X, Raj Shaandilyaa said the makers will remove “all infringing content” related to the popular horror comedy, also starring Rajkummar Rao, by October 15. “We deeply regret any harm caused to Maddock Films and their...
British playwright Edward Bond’s radical ideas and theories inspired dramatists in India too
British playwright Edward Bond chats with high-school students during a theater workgroup at the Celestins Theater in Lyon. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Edward Bond first attracted attention with The Pope’s Wedding and Saved in the 1960s. A playwright, theatre director, poet and dramatic theorist, Bond, obsessed with the question of responsibility, confronted his audiences with violence and cruelty around themes such as imperialism, economic exploitation, war and apartheid. This was reflected in plays such as Saved and Narrow Road to the Deep North. With Bond’s passing on March 3, at the age of 89, theatre has lost a highly...
Salman Khan Requests Privacy After Baba Siddique’s Demise, Increases Security After Gang Threat
The assasination of NCP leader and former Mahrashtra minister, Baba Siddique has left the nation in a state of shock. Following the tragedy, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang came forth to claim responsibility for the cold-blooded killing. Not only that, but they also issued a direct threat to Salman Khan. Amidst the danger, the Bollywood actor has cancelled all his meetings and ramped up security outside his Galaxy apartment. Salman Khan cancels all meetings and requests privacy after the death of Baba Siddique Baba Siddique was a near and dear friend of Salman Khan. In fact, he even played peacemaker between...