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Sameer Wankhede extortion case: Did Bandra politician give SRK’s manager Pooja Dadlani ₹50 lakh to get Aryan Khan freed?
Mumbai: The action of the Central Bureau of Investigation against the former Mumbai zonal director of the Narcotics Control Bureau, Sameer Wankhede, has created resentment among Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officers.
In fact, the ongoing controversy is increasingly being perceived in Central bureaucratic circles as a battle between the IPS-dominated CBI and the IRS. In Mumbai, a war is already going on between the CBI and officials of the Goods & Services Tax (GST) department, following the failure of the Bureau sleuths in trapping a GST superintendent in a corruption case.
None of the officers in Delhi involved in investigation
What is significant is that Wankhede, who belongs to the IRS, is being ‘hounded’ while his erstwhile bosses in Delhi, who were in the loop at every step of the operation against Aryan Khan, and those belonging to the IPS, remain untouched.
In Wankhede’s case, the entire issue revolves around the Rs 25 crore allegedly demanded from actor Shah Rukh Khan, to protect his son Aryan from arrest, after the latter was caught in a raid on the Cordelia cruise ship by the NCB. It is alleged K P Gosavi, who was an independent witness engaged by the NCB, was fronting for Wankhede.
However, there is no evidence to suggest that Gosavi made the demand on behalf of Wankhede. The only evidence was an affidavit signed by Prabhakar Sail, the bodyguard of Gosavi. But this evidence is based on an extremely weak foundation because it admits that it is based on hearsay. In any case, Sail is no more, having died of a heart attack in April 2022. His family has not suspected any foul play.
Shah Rukh Khan’s manager paid Rs 50 lakh as down payment to NCB’s Gosavi
It is further alleged that the Rs 25 crore bribe amount whittled down to Rs 18 crore after hard bargaining by Shah Rukh Khan’s manager, Pooja Dadlani, and she paid Rs 50 lakh as down payment to Gosavi. There is no denying that this money did change hands. But its trail to Wankhede has not been established.
More importantly, Dadlani has not been summoned to record her statement in the 18 months that have passed after the arrest of Aryan Khan. “It is extremely mysterious why she has not been called in for questioning,” a senior IRS officer observed. Also, the source of the Rs 50 lakh is not known.
“Dadlani would not have spent her own money. So, who gave her this huge sum of money? It is believed that a Bandra politician known for his proximity to Bollywood had arranged the amount that fateful night,” a source added. Also, Shah Rukh Khan’s statement is yet to be recorded.
“It is a case which is near impossible to prove because there is no proof of demand for a bribe and there is no evidence of the so-called bribe amount of Rs 25 crore. I wonder why the CBI is pursuing such a weak case. Maybe it is a command performance to satisfy someone’s mega ego,” said a lawyer, who is closely monitoring the developments.
Entertainment
Keerthy Suresh Gets Emotional During Wedding Rituals With Antony Thattil In Goa; See FIRST Photos
Actress Keerthy Suresh married her longtime boyfriend, businessman Antony Thattil, in Goa, in the presence of their close friends and family members. On Thursday (December 12), Keerthy took to her official Instagram account to share dreamy photos from her wedding.
Keerthy and Antony opted for traditional Iyengar wedding customs. In the pictures, the bride is seen wearing a vibrant yellow and green madisar (a traditional drape) paired with Andal Kondai.
One of the photos shows the couple hugging each other after exchanging garlands. In another picture, they are seen posing with their pet dog.
The actress also got teary-eyed on the mandap and Antony is seen wiping her tears in one of the images. “#ForTheLoveOfNyke ❤️” she captioned the post. Take a look:
Celebs congratulate Keerthy and Antony
Soon after they officially announced the wedding with beautiful photos, several celebrities, including Raashii Khanna, Mouni Roy, Hansika Motwani, and others, as well as Keerthy’s fans flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages.
Actor Vijay also attended Keerthy and Antony’s wedding. A photo is doing the rounds on social media, in which Thalapathy Vijay is seen posing for the camera in a traditional outfit.
Keerthy and Antony’s wedding
According to media reports, their wedding rituals took place in Goa on December 11 and December 12.
Antony is from Kochi, Kerala, and is the owner of one of the state’s prominent resort chains. Reports have also stated that he is Keerthy’s ‘high school sweetheart’.
Despite their long-standing relationship, they have seldom shared pictures together on social media or made joint appearances at events.
Meanwhile, on the work front, the actress will next be seen opposite Varun Dhawan in Baby John. The film is all set to hit the big screens on December 25.
Entertainment
Shah Rukh Khan Feels ‘Breathless’ After Quitting Smoking: Know 3 Major Reasons Behind This Withdrawal Symptom
Referred to as Bollywood’s Badshaah, Shah Rukh Khan turned 59 on November 2 this year. The actor’s smoking habits are not unknown since SRK himself once revealed smoking up to 100 cigarettes in a day. While interacting with his fans during a meet and greet on his birthday, he revealed that he has finally quit smoking for better health.
In a video that is going viral on social media, SRK is seen sharing his latest lifestyle update, where he shared that he has quit smoking. He also shared how he thought quitting smoking might not make him feel breathless, but it does. “Mujhe laga tha ki I will not feel so breathless, but abhi bhi feel kar raha hu (I thought I wouldn’t feel breathless after quitting smoking, but I still do),” SRK said.
Reasons why one feels breathless after they quit smoking
If you have been a smoker for many years of your life, quitting it will have a few natural reactions on your body. Your body will take some time to get accustomed to getting rid of a habit. Once a person quits smoking, their body automatically enters the self-repair phase, which is why one might feel breathless. It is just an effect of the healing process.
After quitting, your lungs start to repair themselves, which includes increased mucus production to clear out tar and toxins. This excess mucus can make you feel congested and short of breath. Although there are many effects seen in the body after one decides to quit smoking, here are three main reasons why breathlessness occurs.
Nicotine withdrawal
Nicotine withdrawal can cause anxiety, restlessness, and a heightened awareness of breathing, sometimes leading to a feeling of breathlessness, even if your lungs are actually improving. Nicotine affects dopamine levels in the brain, which play a big role in mood regulation. When you stop smoking, dopamine levels drop, making you feel irritable, frustrated, or anxious.
Breathing pattern changes
Some people change their breathing patterns without realising it. People who have smoked for a long time might begin shallow breathing and become more aware of their breathing, which might lead to making them feel breathless. Breathing patterns might vary when someone stops smoking because of changes in both physical and psychological factors. Over time, smoking changes a person’s breathing patterns, so it takes time for their body and mind to adapt.
Feeling anxious might lead to shortness of breath
Anxiety and shortness of breath often go hand in hand, especially after quitting smoking. Anxiety often leads to shallow, rapid breathing (chest breathing), which can cause an imbalance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body, leading to lightheadedness and a feeling of shortness of breath.
Quitting smoking can be a difficult journey, but it can be the best decision you take for your health. Breathing exercises and physical activities can help with battling the withdrawal symptoms.
Entertainment
Naga Chaitanya & Sobhita Dhulipala Kickstart Wedding Festivities; Actress Looks Breathtaking In Pasupu Danchadam Ceremony
Actors Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala are set to tie the knot soon, and they have officially kickstarted their wedding festivities. The couple got engaged on August 8 in Hyderabad after dating for over two years, and they are now ready to take the plunge.
On Monday, Sobhita took her fans by surprise as she shared photos from her traditional Pasupu Danchadam ceremony. The ritual marks the onset of wedding festivities, and during it, married women in the family come together and grind turmeric in a mortar as it is considered auspicious
Sobhita looked gorgeous as a Telugu bride in a traditional orange saree with green and golden border. She completed her look with minimalistic gold jewellery and green bangles. She was seen participating in the ritual and sharing a hearty laugh with the female members of her family.
She also sought blessings from the Lord and the elders by touching their feet. “Godhuma Raayi Pasupu danchatam…And so it begins!” Sobhita wrote along with the photos.
While the exact wedding date of the couple is not known yet, reports stated a few days ago that the two have booked a palatial hotel in Rajasthan for the D-day.
Chaitanya and Sobhita got engaged in a hush-hush ceremony on August 8 this year in Hyderabad, in the presence of their family members. Post the engagement, Chaitanya’s father, Nagarjuna, had shared, “Only the immediate family was there… Sobhita’s parents and sister. Chay’s mother was there, of course. My wife, Amala, was there. That’s it. We chose this day because it is very auspicious. Both families consulted the Nakshatras, and when we were told August 8 was a very auspicious day, we decided to go ahead with it.”
Chaitanya was earlier married to actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, however, they announced their divorce in 2021 after four years of marriage. It was in 2022 that rumours of Chaitanya dating Sobhita first surfaced online
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