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Attack on Sonu Nigam: Cops book MLA’s son, sister apologises, ISRA condemns 

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Even as Mumbai Police on Tuesday booked Swapnil P. Phaterpekar, the son of Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Prakash Phaterpekar, for the attack on playback singer Sonu Nigam on Monday night, the Indian Singers Rights Association (ISRA) condemned the incident, which emerged as the second �selfie related matter in a week.

ISRA CEO Sanjay Tandon said that they are deeply aggrieved to know about the serious attack on Nigam and his team after the Chembur Festival 2023 on Monday night.

“All singers of the country are in shock and are concerned about this… We request the Maharashtra government and law enforcement agencies to take serious note of the matter and try to ensure that such incidents are not repeated with any singer/artiste whatsoever,” Tandon said.

Earlier on Tuesday, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone VI), Hemrajsingh Rajput, said that the incident occurred when Nigam was coming out of a concert in Chembur late on Monday night.

“After the concert, Nigam was coming down from the stage when a person named Swapnil P. Phaterpekar stopped him for a selfie. When Nigam refused, he pushed the singer and two others from the steps, with one sustaining injury. We have booked only one accused (Swapnil Phaterpekar) for the incident… The other volunteers came to the aid of Nigam who was taken away from there safely,” Rajput said.

Swapnil Phaterpekar, President of Sanskar Pratisthan with an MBA degree from London and Mumbai, allegedly ran after Nigam for clicking a selfie when the jostling took place at around 11.30 p.m., but was stopped by his security personnel.

His sister, Suprada Phaterpekar, who is a member of Maharashtra State Commission for Women, said that when Nigam was being ushered off the stage after his performance, Swapnil tried to take a selfie with him.

“Due to the rush, a commotion ensued. The person who fell was taken to the Zen Hospital and was discharged after examination, Sonu Nigam was unhurt,” she said.

“On behalf of the organising team, we have officially apologised to Sonu Nigam and his team for the unpleasant incident. Please do not believe any baseless rumours and those who are trying to politicise the matter,” Suprada said.

Swapnil’s father Prakash MLA Phaterpekar admitted that what happened was wrong but contended that it was not a deliberate attack, but he felt guilty over the matter and tendered an apology on behalf of his son to the singer.

Nigam later complained to the police, which lodged a case against Swapnil by invoking various sections of the Indian Penal Code.

This is the second selfie-related incident that has rattled celebs in Mumbai, coming barely a week after the attack on India cricketere Prithvi Shaw in which his vehicle was damaged outside a five-star hotel late on February 15.

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‘Ghajini 2’ in works? Aamir Khan and Allu Aravind drop subtle hints

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Mumbai, Jan 31: Aamir Khan recently graced the trailer launch event of Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi’s “Thandel”. During the event, Mr Perfectionist and ace South producer Allu Aravind dropped a massive hint about the much-discussed sequel, “Ghajini 2”.

Addressing the media, Allu Aravind shared, “I should make 1000 crore film with you. Maybe ‘Ghajini 2’. Reacting to this, Aamir Khan said, “A lot on the net has been going around Ghajini 2”.

Reports have been doing rounds for some time now that Allu Aravind is planning to make the sequel in both Tamil and Hindi. If the reports are to be believed, Suriya will play the lead role in the Tamil version of “Ghajini 2”, whereas Aamir Khan will be roped in for the Hindi rendition.

The 2008 action thriller “Ghajini” was made under the direction of A. R. Murugadoss. The project also marked the Bollywood debut of the filmmaker. Theatrically released on 25th December 2008, it became the highest-grossing Indian film of the year and the first Bollywood film to cross the ₹100 crore mark.

“Ghajini” talks about a rich business tycoon, Sanjay Singhania (Aamir Khan) who suffers from short-term memory loss due to being hit by a metal pole during an attempt to save his girlfriend Kalpana Shetty (Asin).

On another front, the Tamil version of “Thandel” trailer was unveiled by superstar Karthi, whereas Aamir Khan was the chief guest at the trailer launch event.

Helmed by Chandoo Mondeti, the movie will be released in multiple languages on 7th February 2025. Produced by Bunny Vasu under the banner of Geetha Arts, the project has been presented by Allu Aravind. With Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi in lead roles, the film will also see

Prakash Belawadi, and Karunakaran in supporting roles.

“Thandel” talks about the horrific experiences of fishermen from Srikakulam, who found themselves accidentally drifting into Pakistani waters during a routine fishing trip.

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Who Is Manraj Jawanda? Know Everything About Rapper Raftaar’s Wife

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Rapper Raftaar tied the knot with Manraj Jawanda on Friday (January 31) in the presence of their friends and family members. The couple has been receiving congratulatory wishes from on social media after several pictures and videos from their wedding celebrations surfaced online.

Raftaar married Manraj, five years after his divorce from his first wife, Komal Vohra. While the rapper did not announced his wedding officially, social media is abuzz with visuals of the functions and congratulatory messages for the couple.

Who is Manraj Jawanda?

Manraj is a fashion stylist and a fitness enthusiast. She has worked as a stylist for several music videos, reality TV shows, as well as advertisements.

Manraj was born and brought up in Kolkata. On her website, Manraj has written, “I have always had keen interest in fashion. From picking out outfit changes at my fifth birthday to the fashion world of Mumbai, my journey has been quite exciting.”

She moved to Mumbai after her graduation and completed a styling course from FAD International.

Manraj was also seen on the Netflix show Pretty Little Liar. “Apart from conducting fashion shoots and working on commercial films as a Costume Stylist and Designer, having built an array of work over the years, I have recently ventured on to the screen as well,” she further mentioned.

Manraj’s Instagram account is private. She has over 5,400 followers on the photo and video-sharing social media platform.

Raftaar and Manraj’s wedding

The speculation began when a content creator shared a picture of a wedding venue entrance standee that read, “Welcome to the wedding celebration of Dilin and Manraj. #ManDilYahinBanenge.” Raftaar, whose real name is Dilin Nair, has not yet addressed the news, but fans have flooded social media with warm wishes for the couple.

A video has also surfaced on X in which Raftaar and Manraj are seen dancing their hearts out at what looks like their pre-wedding function.

In another video, Manraj is seen flaunting her mehendi and grooving to Dil Toh Pagal Hai song.

On Friday morning, videos of their haldi and sangeet ceremony also surfaced on social media.

Raftaar and Komal Vohra’s divorce

In June 2022, it was reported that Rapper filed for divorce from his ex-wife Komal after six years of marriage. The couple, who tied the knot in December 2016, has reportedly filed for divorce in 2020. Their divorce process was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Raftaar and Komal dated each other for five years before tying the knot in a grand ceremony.

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Deva X Review: Netizens Declare Shahid Kapoor’s Cop Drama A ‘Blockbuster’, Praise His Action Scenes & Intense Performance

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Mumbai: Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor has returned to the silver screens in a brand new avatar with his film Deva. Directed by Rosshan Andrrews, the film also stars Pooja Hegde, Ashutosh Rana, Kubra Sait and Pavail Gulati. It hit the big screens on Friday (January 31) and those who have watched the early morning shows of the film have flooded social media platforms with their reviews.

A section of X (formerly known as Twitter) users already declared Deva a ‘blockbuster’. While some lauded Shahid’s action-packed scenes and his intense performance, others were all praise for Pooja.

An X user said Deva is Shahid’s ‘career-defining’ performance and called it a ‘must-watch’ film. “#Deva Review 🚨🔥 MASTERPIECE ALERT! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ #ShahidKapoor delivers a career-defining performance as the fierce & unhinged cop, and Rosshan Andrrews crafts an absolute banger of an action thriller! The intensity, #Deva a must-watch,” wrote the user.

Another early review read, “#Deva Review 4/5⭐️ #ShahidKapoor is in his top of his game his Acting is just Truly Outstanding #PoojaHegde shines in her role – The best part about the film is it doesn’t feel dragged a bit because of only 1 song in the film – Climax is 🔥 ( Not Remake doubt clear).”

The film promises to show Shahid in a never-seen-before cop avatar. The actor plays an angry, young cop in the film, and can be seen packing some intense punches and delivering impressive gun-toting scenes.

Hours before the film’s release, Shahid took to social media to share an emotional message with his fans, expressing his deep connection to the project and the effort that went into bringing it to life. He reflected on the years of hard work, dedication, and passion he poured into the role of Deva, a character that he describes as being close to his heart.

“One year of blood sweat and tears. 2024 was all DEVA !!! MERA DIL MERI JAAN. MERA KAAM MERI SHIDDAT. MERA ACTING KE LIYE PYAAR. MERI AUDIENCE KE LIYE MOHOBBAT. MERA SAALON KA EXPERIENCE MERA ANDAR KA CREATIVE BACHHA. SAB HAI IS DEVA MEIN….. Till today he was mine. From tomorrow he is yours,” he wrote.

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