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Aryan Khan’s Directorial Debut The Ba***ds of Bollywood Wins Praise from Bobby Deol, Manoj Pahwa, and Raghav Juyal
- Aryan Khan directed the debut series The Ba***ds of Bollywood, showing strong involvement from dubbing to promotional Reels.
- Actor Bobby Deol praised Aryan’s maturity, calmness, and perfectionist approach during the shoot.
- Manoj Pahwa and Raghav Juyal highlighted Aryan’s hands-on direction and attention to small details like dubbing lines.
- The series is a satirical take on Bollywood, with cameos by top stars and production by Gauri Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment.
- The Ba***ds of Bollywood premieres on Netflix on September 18, 2025, promising bold storytelling and industry humor.
Pakistani Child TV Star Umer Shah Dies at 15 from Cardiac Arrest, Industry Mourns
- Umer Shah, a beloved 15-year-old Pakistani child TV star and social media sensation, died due to cardiac arrest in his hometown Dera Ismail Khan.
- His death was triggered by vomiting that caused fluid to enter his lungs, leading to respiratory complications and cardiac arrest.
- Umer was known for his appearances alongside his elder brother Ahmad Shah on popular TV shows like Jeeto Pakistan and Shan-i-Ramazan, as well as viral social media videos.
- His elder brother Ahmad Shah shared the tragic news on Instagram, asking fans to remember Umer and the family in their prayers.
- The Pakistani entertainment industry and fans expressed deep grief and shock, with prominent celebrities paying tribute to Umer’s joy and innocence.
Apollo Tyres Secures Indian Cricket Team Jersey Sponsorship in ₹579 Crore Deal
- Apollo Tyres has become the new jersey sponsor of the Indian cricket team, signing a deal worth ₹579 crore spanning from September 2025 to March 2028.
- The sponsorship covers approximately 140 matches, including 121 bilateral games and 20 ICC fixtures, with Apollo Tyres paying around ₹4.5 crore per match.
- This marks Apollo Tyres’ first major sponsorship in Indian cricket, replacing Dream11, which ended its contract due to a government ban on real-money gaming platforms.
- The Indian cricket team has been playing the ongoing Asia Cup in Dubai without a title sponsor until this deal was finalized.
- The sponsorship deal was secured after a competitive bidding process where Apollo Tyres beat rivals including Canva and JK Cement.
Ex-Pakistan Cricketer Mohammad Yousuf Sparks Controversy with Derogatory Remarks on India Captain Suryakumar Yadav
- Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf used derogatory language, calling Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav a “pig” during a live TV discussion after the Asia Cup 2025 India-Pakistan match.
- Yousuf accused India of unfairly influencing match officials and “torturing” Pakistan through the match referee, highlighting the ongoing handshake controversy between the teams.
- The handshake row began after India refused to shake hands with Pakistan players out of respect for terror attack victims, which angered Pakistan and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
- PCB complained to the International Cricket Council (ICC) about match referee Andy Pycroft, alleging bias in directing Pakistan’s captain not to shake hands with India.
- Yousuf’s offensive remarks drew widespread backlash from fans and commentators, with even the TV anchor visibly uncomfortable during the panel discussion.
Modi Government Resolutely Committed to Eradicating Drug Menace from India: Amit Shah
- Modi government is fully committed to eradicating the drug menace from India with united efforts of all Anti-Narcotics Task Forces.
- The fight targets three cartel types: at entry points, distribution networks, and local drug sellers.
- Stronger enforcement, technology use, and regular destruction of seized drugs are prioritized.
- Protecting youth from drugs is crucial to achieving PM Modi’s vision of a developed India by 2047.
- Extradition and crackdown on foreign-based traffickers are being strengthened.