Young singer and actor Samar Jafri has achieved a significant international breakthrough by being nominated as “Radar Pakistan Artist 2025 (Fourth Quarter)” by global music streaming platform Spotify.

This honor is given in recognition of his growing influence among the younger generation and the popularity of his songs.

According to Spotify, Samar Jafri's music is becoming popular not only in Pakistan but also in many countries around the world, including Bangladesh, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates. This honor is being considered an important milestone in his music career.

Leading Bollywood actor Bobby Deol, while talking about the future plans of his sons Aryaman and Dharam Deol, said that both his sons want to enter the acting field.

According to Indian media, Bobby Deol is currently going through the best phase of his career. Despite an artistic journey spanning three decades, he is still playing prominent roles in films and web series with renewed energy.

These days, Bobby has once again proven his artistic abilities with his brilliant performance in Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan's debut series.

In a recent interview, Bobby Deol said about his elder son Aryaman that he wants to make a place in Bollywood through his hard work and determination. According to him, 'I always tell my sons that success does not come overnight, but through hard work'.

He further said that his wife Tanya Deol has always been his biggest support.

It should be remembered that Bobby Deol is currently working on several new projects, including "Bandar" and "Alpha". Bobby Deol's negative role in the famous film Animal was also highly appreciated.

The blockbuster film "Kantara: Chapter 1" from India's Kannada film industry created a sensation around the world upon its release.

According to Indian media, Kantara created a stir in the cinema industry by grossing more than Rs 500 crore alone.

Written and directed by Rishab Shetty, the film is enjoying tremendous success not only in India but also in the international market.

Apart from Rishabh Shetty, the film also stars Rikmani Vasanth, Gulshan Divya and Jayaram in important roles. The film is a pre-sequel to the 2022 superhit film "Kantara", which presents the background of the story in a new way.

Renowned and veteran Bollywood filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has also called "Kantara: Chapter 1" an unparalleled masterpiece.

He said that every filmmaker in India should be ashamed, Rishab Shetty has started a new movement in cinema.

Such praise from Ram Gopal Varma sparked a debate on social media that "Kantara" has taken film quality to new heights.

Meanwhile, in a recent interview, Rishab Shetty thanked Ram Gopal Varma for his praise and said that he is a legend. People like us came into the industry because seniors like him inspired us.

Rishabh Shetty further said that I still consider myself a child, the praise from Ram Gopal Varma is a great honor for me.

He added that he considers story and culture to be the real success, rather than records or competitions.

"Kantara: Chapter 1" is not only flying at the box office but is also creating a deep recognition globally for its expression of Indian folk tales and rural culture.

Former Indian cricketer and politician Navjot Singh Sidhu, in a recent interview, narrated an interesting incident from the early days of comedian Kapil Sharma's career, saying that at the beginning of his career, Kapil looked 45 years old with a bloated stomach.

According to Indian media, Sidhu highly appreciated Kapil Sharma's struggle and his journey from local theater to the big stage of TV and said that Kapil is a talented and hardworking person.

He said that Kapil used to perform in Bhullar's Theatre Society for just Rs 100, and when he first appeared on TV in 2006, he had less hair on his head and a protruding belly, which made him look 45 years old. But as soon as he got a big platform, his talent came to the fore and he also changed himself because when money comes, appearance can also change.

Sidhu stressed that any talent needs an opportunity and a platform to flourish, otherwise the potential remains stifled. He said that the biggest disease in the world is 'what will people say', due to which the youth are unable to fulfill their passions.

Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone has once again become the center of discussion on social media, this time for her wearing an abaya in a promotional video for Abu Dhabi.

The video, which has gone viral on social media, was released in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, and features Deepika Padukone and her husband Ranveer Singh, who are brand ambassadors. The video shows the two of them visiting the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

In the highlights taken at the museum and mosque, Deepika was seen in a burgundy abaya, but her Indian fans were offended by her wearing the hijab, criticizing her for going against her famous statement of "freedom of expression" by wearing the hijab.

Pakistani showbiz actor Muneeb Butt described his three daughters as the greatest blessing in life.

Speaking in a recent podcast, actress Aiman ​​Khan's husband, actor Muneeb Butt, said that after the birth of their daughters, the joy and success in their lives have increased and they are grateful to God for it.

According to Muneeb Butt, the birth of each daughter brightened his life. He said that the year his daughter was born, Allah increased his livelihood and career. The actor said that the success of his dramas, new projects and important opportunities for financial stability always came during the periods when his daughters Amal, Miral and Naimal were born.

He said that after the birth of his youngest daughter Naimal, a new wave of happiness and blessings came into his life. Muneeb Butt said that daughters are truly a blessing from Allah who bring love, peace and success to the home.

A video of Muneeb Butt's statement is going viral on social media, with fans praising the actor's statement and many users writing that parents who consider their daughters to be their pride and blessing are the real heroes of life.

The family of Shafqat Cheema, a well-known senior actor and producer in the Pakistani showbiz industry, kept his illness hidden from the media and the public for a long time, and now the actor's son has explained this silence in an interview.

According to Shafqat Cheema's son, his personality has always been known as a strong and influential person, so the family did not want fans to see him in a weak state.

He said that when his father fell ill, his sisters, who were abroad, immediately returned home, and everyone decided to keep his father's illness away from the media so that his honor and dignity would be maintained.

The son added that family is the greatest strength in difficult times and this is the real asset. He thanked actress Reema and her husband, a heart specialist, who took special interest in Shafqat Cheema's visit and remained concerned about his health.

It should be remembered that senior actor and producer Shafqat Cheema played many memorable roles in his 35-year career, while he was most loved as a villain. His famous films include Kale Chor, Godfather, Chouriyan, Munda Bagra Jaye and Hathi Mera Saathi.

He has also played negative roles in several TV dramas, which were well appreciated by the audience.

American streaming platform Netflix has introduced a new feature for its users, offering the facility of playing video games on TV. Under this new feature, users will be able to play games on the big screen using their mobile phone as a controller.

According to foreign media reports, Netflix co-chief executive Greg Peters announced at the Bloomberg Screen Time conference that this initiative marks the beginning of a new chapter in the world of entertainment, and the company is developing social games that friends and family can play together.

In the initial phase, Netflix has introduced some popular games including Boggle Party, Tetris Time Warp, Pictionary Game Night and Lego Party. Now users will be able to play games through smart TVs or streaming devices like Roku, while mobile phones will have to scan a QR code to connect as a controller.

Netflix is ​​strengthening its position in the sector by improving its long-term planning and cloud systems, according to Alain Taskin, head of the gaming division. The company aims to transform its streaming service into a comprehensive entertainment platform rather than limiting it to just movies and dramas.

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A complaint was filed against Indian filmmaker Hemant Kumar by a TV actress on charges of sexual harassment, drugging her, recording private videos, and blackmailing, after which the filmmaker was arrested.

According to Indian media reports, the actress has filed a case against Bengaluru-based filmmaker Hemanth Kumar on charges of sexual harassment, cheating and threats.

The report stated that the Rajajinagar police have arrested filmmaker Hemanth Kumar based on the actress's complaint and the investigation revealed that he had also violated court orders by continuing to post derogatory posts about the actress on social media without her consent.

The filmmaker has been remanded in judicial custody and is being investigated.

The actress has alleged in the petition that the filmmaker drugged her with alcohol, recorded private videos, and blackmailed her.

The report stated that the incident took place during a promotional event in Mumbai in 2023.

The actress claimed that Hemanth Kumar offered her the lead role in the film Richie in 2022 and signed a contract for two lakh rupees and gave an advance of 60 thousand Indian rupees, while due to delays in shooting, the filmmaker allegedly pressured her to wear nude clothes and record obscene scenes.

He said that when he refused to do all this, the filmmaker started threatening him and his mother to intimidate him.

The actress made serious allegations against Hemanth Kumar, claiming that he laced her drink with an intoxicating substance and recorded her without her consent, using the videos to blackmail her and pressuring her to record inappropriate scenes in the film.

The actress further said that Hemanth Kumar posted clips recorded during the shooting of the film on social media without my consent and even made her personal information public.

Hemanth Kumar is known as an emerging filmmaker in the Kannada film industry and has worked as a director in films and is considered a good storyteller. He has worked in regional films and is a supporter of new themes and bold scenes on screen in the industry.

The report said that Hemanth Kumar is gradually strengthening his reputation in the South film industry and is gaining attention for his unique style of storytelling.

Veteran artist Pankaj Kapoor, father of renowned Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor, has made interesting revelations about his family background in a podcast interview.

In the interview, Pankaj Kapoor said that he belongs to the city of Hafizabad in Pakistan. Our grandfather was a government employee there, so there were often transfers from one city to another.

He added that despite the grandfather's transfers, our family originally belonged to Hafizabad, Pakistan, where the Kapoor family lived as a joint household.

Shahid Kapoor's father further said that his father was not only an excellent student at FC College in Lahore but was also a renowned writer, speaker, and magazine editor.

According to Pankaj Kapoor, during his student days in Lahore, his father was considered one of the most stylish and influential people of his time.

Shahid Kapoor's father said that our family came to India before the partition of India, but we did not suffer any hardship while we lived in Hafizabad.

The popular reality show "Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12" has been abruptly shut down in the Indian state of Karnataka due to environmental violations.

Following action by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB), the show's studio was sealed and all participants were ordered to vacate their homes immediately.

The action was taken on the grounds that the studio was in flagrant violation of environmental laws and was operating without obtaining the necessary permits. The board issued orders to immediately cease all activities and disconnect the electricity connection. As soon as the notice was issued, the administration instructed all participants in the show to vacate their homes immediately.

All participants were transferred overnight to the Eagleton Resort with security to arrange their accommodation. Following this decision, more than seven hundred people, including the technical team, lighting staff, camera operators and other staff, all had to leave their duties and go home.

This Bigg Boss house was specially designed on the vision of actor Kacha Sudeep and the magnificent palace-like set was built at a cost of around Rs 5 crore. The show was launched in a grand manner just a few weeks ago.

The state minister for environment and forests confirmed the action and said that notices were sent to the studio several times, but the management did not pay any attention. He said, "We had made it clear that compliance with environmental norms is necessary, but they deliberately ignored it."

During the inspection, it was found that untreated wastewater was being discharged from Jollywood Studios. In addition, the sewage treatment plant was not functioning, waste was not being segregated properly, and two large diesel generators were running continuously, causing environmental pollution.

Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 was being considered the biggest and most spectacular season yet, but its sudden closure has not only disappointed the fans but also sparked a debate on social media. The organizers have been advised to approach the court if they wish.

Renowned Indian Punjabi singer and actor Rajveer Jawanda died after being seriously injured in a traffic accident.

According to Indian media, 35-year-old Rajveer was on his way to Shimla on September 27 when his motorcycle went out of control after cattle suddenly came onto the road in the Badi area. In the accident, he suffered serious head and spinal injuries and was rushed to the hospital in an unconscious state.

According to hospital authorities, Rajveer was kept in the intensive care unit of a private hospital in Mohali after the accident, where he remained on a ventilator for eleven days, but despite all the efforts of the medical staff, he could not survive.

The news of the sudden death of actor and singer Rajveer Jawanda has sent shockwaves through fans and the showbiz industry.

Bollywood's legendary actor and 'Emperor' Amitabh Bachchan could not control his emotions after hearing the voice of his mother Teji Bachchan.

An episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17 showed Amitabh Bachchan becoming emotional when he heard his mother's voice, a video of which is rapidly going viral on social media.

In the audio message, Teji Bachchan said, "I am very lucky, wherever I go, people love and respect me because of my son. There can be no greater happiness for a mother." Upon hearing these words, tears started flowing from Amitabh Bachchan's eyes and he fell silent for a few moments.

It should be noted that Amitabh Bachchan's mother passed away in Mumbai in December 2007. Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, son of Teji Bachchan, always called his mother the greatest guide and inspiration in his life.