Los Angeles, Aug 14 (IANS) Hollywood star Jason Momoa revealed that he almost drowned while out surfing in Hawaii back in 2007. The Aquaman actor was navigating Pe’ahi, the biggest surf break in Maui, which is nicknamed Jaws, during a lengthy paddle through Hawaiian waters in 2007 when his leg rope snapped amid high wind, though he was “fine” at first, despite the waves crashing down on him, reports femalefirst.co.uk.Talking about the incident on the Smartless podcast, he said: “I was doing this…

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) The teaser of the upcoming Bengali language film ‘Raktabeej 2’ was unveiled on Thursday. It promises a gripping mix of high-voltage drama, edge-of-the-seat action, and an unexpected twist about Munir Alam, believed to have died in the first film, being alive in the sequel. The film is helmed by the director duo Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee, and boasts a stellar ensemble including Victor Banerjee, Seema Biswas, Abir Chatterjee, Mimi Chakraborty, Koushani Mukherj…

Kochi, Aug 14 (IANS) The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) is set for one of its most closely contested elections in its history, with the possibility of a woman president for the very first time.Voting will take place on Friday at a city hotel, with the spotlight firmly on the battle between popular actress Shwetha Menon and actor-turned-BJP leader Devan for the coveted president’s chair.If Menon prevails, she will make history as the first woman to lead AMMA since its inception.T…

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) The Hrithik Roshan and NTR-starrer “War 2” directed by Ayan Mukerji has hit the big screen and it seems not many are impressed as viewers have drawn comparison between the latest and its first installment, which was released in 2019. “War 2” is an action thriller film directed by Ayan Mukerji. The film stars Hrithik Roshan, NTR, Kiara Advani, Ashutosh Rana and Anil Kapoor.A viewer said that “War 2” is a good action movie but looks very made up.“The action was …

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has commenced the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025 and said that it is a great initiative of cinema that brings people and cultures together. Aamir expressed, “It’s great to be here in Melbourne. I’m elated to be part of the Indian film festival of Melbourne.”“It’s a great initiative of cinema that brings people and cultures together. I’m certain the films and the filmmakers who are showcasing at the festival will have a gr…

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Television actor Naman Shaw, who is currently seen playing Adit Saxena in Mangal Lakshmi, has shared that he is teaching the significance of Independence Day to his son Krivaan. Naman said, “I feel parents have a crucial role in teaching their children the significance of different days, fostering a sense of understanding and appreciation for their cultural and personal significance.”“Like other festivals, teaching the importance of celebrating national festivals is equ…

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court of India has rejected the bail plea of Kannada actor Darshan, who along with his partner Pavithra Gowda, are the key accused in the fan murder case. The Supreme Court overturned the Karnataka High Court’s decision. While the High Court had granted him bail, the Supreme Court rejected the plea.A bench of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan delivered the verdict to revoke Darshan’s bail.During the hearing, the Supreme Court had objected to th…

Los Angeles, Aug 14 (IANS) Grammy winning-singer Taylor Swift revealed that her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, will be released on October 3. Swift shared the news through Instagram, as she also unveiled the cover art.In the picture, the “Fortnight” singer is seen wearing a bedazzled one-piece featuring cut-outs as she lies in a body of water and she rests her hand on her head. Her look still features her signature red lip with edgy smokey eye make-up, reports people.com.”And, baby, …

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Actress-singer Suchitra Krishnamoorthi has unveiled her latest artistic offering, an original composition inspired by the national song Vande Mataram. Released on Thursday, the eve of India’s Independence Day, the track captures the timeless spirit of patriotism while weaving in a deep sense of devotion.Speaking about the song, Suchitra said: “For me, Vande Mataram is not just music — it is breath, it is heartbeat, it is the pulse of a billion dreams. I wanted to crea…

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Soon after Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra and her businessman husband Raj Kundra were booked in connection with the Rs 60.4 crore cheating case, their advocate, Prashant Patil, on Thursday issued a statement calling the case “baseless” and said it is aimed at maligning the reputation of his clients. The case, linked to a now-defunct company Best Deal TV Pvt Ltd, involves a complaint by Mumbai-based businessman Deepak Kothari, who has accused the couple of defraudin…