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Honey Irani and Javed Akhtar got married on March 21, 1972, and then parted ways in 1982. Javed Akhtar got married to Shabana Azmi in 1984.

Recently in conversation with Filmfare, Shabana Azmi revealed how people were a little taken aback when she got married to Javed Akhtar. People considered Shabana Azmi a feminist model, and they felt that she was stamping over Honey Irani’s rights.

Shabana Azmi said, “I was this feminist model. And I had done something inexplicable. Because it was like, with everything that I said, I was stamping over another woman’s rights for my own happiness. And I think people who followed me as a feminist had every right to feel that. But then, what I figured was that if I started explaining the circumstances in which it had been done, it would lead to much more hurt for the people involved and the families involved. It was better to keep quiet, and I think that was a very sagacious decision because, after all the mud that was flung at me, it died down.”

Further elaborating on the healthy relationship that they all have, Shabana Azmi gave all credit to Honey Irani.

Shaban Azmi added, “That was possible because no mud was flung there. The credit for that goes to Honey, me, and Javed. You’re in a big hurry to explain ki ye jo aap galti samajh rahi hai iss ke basis dekhiye (what was assumed as a mistake must have a basis as well). But all three of us refrained from that and it was very wise.”

Shabana Azmi was last seen in Dabba Cartel, the show received a lot of critical acclaim.

Nikita Roy, a psychological thriller starring Sonakshi Sinha, is set to have its theatrical release worldwide on May 30.

The film, which explores themes of mysticism, psychological tension, and human vulnerability, is directed by Sonakshi’s brother, Kussh S Sinha.

Set against a haunting narrative backdrop, it explores the grey zones of the human mind, a press release said.

Also starring Arjun Rampal, Paresh Rawal, and Suhail Nayyar, the film is produced by Nickky Bhagnani and Viicky Bhagnani.

“This film is very close to our hearts. It dares to tread where most mainstream films don’t and explores a genre we truly believe audiences are ready for. With a powerful cast, a gripping narrative, and Kussh S Sinha’s unique vision, we can’t wait for the world to experience ‘Nikita Roy’ on the big screen,” the producers said in a joint statement.

Pavan Kirpalani penned the story and screenplay for the film. It is co-produced by Anand Mehta, Prakash Nand Bijlani, Shakti Bhatnagar, Mehnaaz Shaikh, and Prem Raj Joshi. 

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The Kochi City police in Kerala have arrested actor Shine Tom Chacko after more than four hours of interrogation at the Ernakulam Town North police station on Saturday (April 19, 2025). This comes after he was acquitted earlier this year in a 2015 drug case.

Mr. Chacko had turned up at the station around 10 a.m. following a summons issued by the police for questioning in connection with an incident in which he allegedly fled a hotel at Kaloor in Kochi city during a raid by the District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force (DANSAF) late on Wednesday night.

As per initial reports, has been booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act Sections 27 (punishment for consumption of any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance) and Section 29 (punishment for abetment and criminal conspiracy). The first information report (FIR) has been registered. The charges are bailable, it is learnt.

He was primarily summoned to be questioned as to why he fled upon seeing the police team at the hotel. Reportedly, the actor claimed he was not aware that it was a police team but “mistook them for ruffians out to assault him”.

Details collected

Reportedly, the police have collected his mobile call data record and WhatsApp chat details. A team of senior police officers, including Ernakulam Central Assistant Commissioner C. Jayakumar and Narcotics Cell Assistant Commissioner K.A. Abdul Salam.

The police have also collected CCTV footage of Mr. Chacko fleeing the hotel at Kaloor. Allegedly, he fled his room on the third floor through the window by jumping onto the asbestos sheet of the second floor. He reportedly crossed the swimming area, took the stairs to the reception area, and fled riding pillion on a two-wheeler.

The DANSAF team reportedly reached the hotel after receiving a tip-off about a drug peddler. They learnt about Mr. Chacko’s presence in the hotel through the register and chose to knock on his door.

Though there was no response initially, another person opened the door. The police, however, failed to recover any narcotic substances from the room despite a thorough search.

Babil Khan is all set to entertain his fans with his upcoming film Logout. Directed by Amit Golani, the cyber-thriller drama is a sharp satire on our dependence on smartphones.

Ahead of the film’s release, Babil Khan sat down for a chat with NDTV. During the conversation, he also spoke about his father, the legendary actor Irrfan Khan, who died in 2020 after battling cancer. 

When asked if he would like to portray his father in a biopic, Babil declined. As for the reasons, the actor simply stated, “Dad would not have liked it.”

During the same conversation, Babil Khan was also asked about the harmful effects of social media and whether he thinks the current generation is messed up. 

To this, he replied, “I don’t know about messed up, I think every generation is messed up in their own way. But, I just think that it is lethal to the individuality of the person. And without an individual sense of who you are, when you are conforming, when your entire image is dependent on what others think of you and what the opinions of others are, then you have completely departed from yourself and your individuality — and I think that is harmful.”

Talking about the positive side of social media, Babil Khan added, “You can use it in a very positive way. Like before, I used to reply to every comment and then I realised that doing that was harming my creativity because I was getting too involved in the opinions of the comments. Then, I stopped doing that, but I started using my platform to show different sides of me – show them my music, show them my point of view. It (social media) can be used in any way.”

Coming back to Babil Khan’s upcoming film Logout, the movie also features Rasika Dugal, Gandharv Dewan, and Nimisha Nair in important roles. The movie will be released on Zee5 on April 18. 

A still from ‘Kesari Chapter 2’
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Following the success of the 2019 Hindi-language film Kesari, directed by Anurag Singh and starring Akshay Kumar, Dharma Productions’ second instalment in the series, titled Kesari Chapter 2, hit theatres yesterday.

Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi and produced by Dharma Productions, Cape of Good Films, and Leo Media Collective, the film has actors Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday in the lead roles.

The makers of the film have now officially announced the first day collections. Dharma Productions’ X handle shared that the film has made ₹7.84 crore on day one of its theatrical run.

The film is based on the Jallianwala Bagh massacre that took place on April 13, 1919, in Amritsar, Punjab. Akshay Kumar essays the role of Sankaran Nair, a lawyer who intends to make the British apologise for the tragedy.

The movie is adapted from the book The Case That Shook The Empire, written by Pushpa Palat and Raghu Palat. The screenplay of the film is written by Tyagi and Amritpal Singh Bindra.

Amidst her cancer battle, actress Hina Khan has taken off to her homeland, Kashmir for some much-needed time off.

Taking to her Insta, the Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actress gave us an insight into her Kashmir trip which was all about gorgeous sunsets, traditional markets, family functions, and road trips.

The stunner posted a picture of her catching a fish in the Dal Lake, followed by some glimpses of the vibrant Kashmir market. The album further included a video of Hina performing pranayam on the boat.

We could also see the stunner posing against the Kashmir sign, and enjoying a breathtaking sunset in the Valley.

Hina’s latest post further included many sneak peeks of her time in Kashmir.

She also penned a note reminiscing her time there, “From a little fishing excursion in the Dal to Pranayam sessions in the middle of the Dal, pleasant walks and coffee by the Jhelum, road trips, gorgeous sunsets, traditional markets, samovar chai te Kashmiri Thani tchot (best breakfast ever BTW) masjid ki Azaan, family functions, Nadru love, plucking home grown produce.. ALL THINGS KASHMIRI..Therapy, Healing,” Hina wrote.

Prior to this, Hina took to her Instagram stories and shared a video of her driving through the serene roads of Kashmir.

The clip showed her taking her hands out of the car window as it passed through a lane filled with trees. A half-moon-shaped tattoo was also visible on her hand.

In addition to this, she dropped another photo on social media making a finger heart in front of a huge ‘Kashmir’ model on the side of the road.

As part of her Kashmir diaries, Hina further shared a picture, revealing that she craved some flavourful Nadru Yakhni, a classic Kashmiri dish made with lotus stems.

During her travels, Hina came across the vegetable which reminded her of chef Ranveer Brar’s commitment to make her the dish.

Announcing that she was carrying back authentic nadru from Kashmir for the true flavour, Hina penned, “Reminded me of nadru yakhni you promised to make for me Ranveer Brar I am carrying nadru from here.”

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Director Anurag Kashyap arrives ahead of the screening of “Husband Material” during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018.
| Photo Credit: AP

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has apologised on social media for a remark against the Brahmin community, saying his daughter, family members and colleagues were getting rape threats following his statements about casteism in India.

In an earlier post, Kashyap had questioned the controversy surrounding the upcoming film ‘Phule’, a biopic of social reformer Jyotirao Phule, while clashing with naysayers in the comments section.

One of his comments, where he said he will “pee on Brahmin”, caused a furore, leading to an FIR against the filmmaker in Mumbai.

“This is my apology , not for my post but for that one line taken out of context and the brewing hatred. No action or speech is worth your daughter, family, friends and colleagues getting rape and death threats from the kingpins of sanskar (tradition),” Kashyap wrote, before continuing in Hindi. You can read his full post here –

Kashyap has, in the past, spoken of how his family, especially his daughter Aliyah Kashyap, has received online threats owing to his outspoken nature on social media.

Phule, directed by Ananth Mahadevan, was scheduled to release on April 11 but was delayed after protests from Brahmin groups. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) asked the makers to incorporate several changes including removal of caste references. The film is now releasing on April 25 following modifications.