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‘Aditya Dhar's detailing’: Mustafa Ahmed, who drove Ranveer around in Dhurandhar, reveals he didn’t know how to drive

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‘Aditya Dhar's detailing’: Mustafa Ahmed, who drove Ranveer around in Dhurandhar, reveals he didn’t know how to drive


In Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, after Ranveer Singh reached Pakistan to infiltrate Karachi’s criminal syndicates, he met juice shop owner Aalam, his handler played by Gaurav Gera. But they were not the only undercover agents around. Pretty soon, Ranveer aka Hamza was introduced to fellow Indian agent Rizwan, portrayed by celebrity trainer-turned-actor Mustafa Ahmed, in a brief scene. Rizwan was in Babu Dakait’s gang but things changed in Dhurandhar The Revenge. Rizwan soon became Hamza’s right hand man and accompanied him on every mission in their Hummer, killing terrorists along the way. But before the shoot began, where Rizwan drove Hamza around, Mustafa did not know how to drive. The actor has now revealed the same in an exclusive interview with HT City, highlighting director Aditya Dhar’s ‘peak detailing’.

Mustafa Ahmed and Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar The Revenge
Mustafa Ahmed and Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar The Revenge

Mustafa Ahmed aka Dhurandhar The Revenge star Rizwan shared, “I don’t know how to drive. Can you imagine? I’ve driven a Hummer. I had a 30 day driving lesson and practiced for it before Dhurandhar shoot started, because I had a lot of driving scenes. Aditya sir called me, he said, ‘You don’t even know how to drive, what am I going to do with you?’ So I had to learn how to drive. And after everything they gave me a Hummer to drive.” Mustafa remembered, “So we were shooting and Ranveer was sitting in the front of the car. He’s like, ‘Sir, I think you should just ram it, just go for it. This is a Hummer, you have to enjoy it. You’re not going to get this opportunity.’ So it was so much fun, shooting those scenes with him. And in the movie, it looks like I am literally such a professional. And one thing that I would also add is, this is Aditya sir’s detailing. There are some shots in which I can’t be seen driving. But he said, ‘No, you have to drive. I want you to drive.’ You’ll see the car just comes and stops, and he could have easily shown me coming out. But he said, ‘No, you will drive. You will drive and bring the car to the spot.’”

Talking about receiving love for Dhurandhar from his friends in the industry, Mustafa shared, “Rakesh Roshan messaged me late in the night when he saw Dhurandhar The Revenge, which was one of the best compliments that I received. I’m lost for speech, when you get a message from someone like that. Agastya Nanda, who’s a friend and who I’ve also trained in the past, saw the movie and he also messaged me. I’m waiting for some of my other friends to watch it. I’m super excited for Hrithik (Roshan) to watch it. He’s somebody who’s been such a pivotal part of my life. Somebody who’s brought in so much change in every aspect. So I’m quite eager to see what he thinks of me as an actor. Some people who you really admire, you’re just waiting for them to give you validation, and say, ‘Listen, you did a good job.’” He went on to add, “I’m also equally excited for Vicky (Kaushal) to watch it.”

Congratulating Mustafa on social media, his longtime friend and actor Hrithik Roshan recently shared, “Congrats Mustafa ❤️ can’t wait to see you on screen 👏.” Reacting to the same, Mustafa had written: “@hrithikroshan Big man, can’t wait for you to watch it. I am now waiting for my Krissh audition 😊.” During our interview, when asked if he would like to be a part of Krrish 4 after Dhurandhar, Mustafa laughed and replied, “See, right now I’m living a dream. I’m just pinching myself every morning, telling my wife to tell me this is real. And if I get a part in Krrish, what more can I ask for? I’m already a part of history because of Aditya sir. And if that happens, I don’t know, in the next interview with you I will probably come flying like Krrish.”

Fans are now eagerly waiting to see Mustafa shine onscreen again. We wish him all the best!


Pakistani man finds it funny Sara Arjun wears miniskirt in Dhurandhar while in Lyari; calls Aditya Dhar film overrated

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Pakistani man finds it funny Sara Arjun wears miniskirt in Dhurandhar while in Lyari; calls Aditya Dhar film overrated


Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge tell the story of an Indian spy infiltrating a Baloch gang in Lyari to bring down a terror unit. The film, starring Ranveer Singh and Sara Arjun, depicted the region as riddled with gang wars. An Indian Instagram influencer who bumped into a Pakistani in Bali asked for his opinion on the film. They discuss how authentically Aditya depicts Lyari.

Sara Arjun and Ranveer Singh in a still from Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar.
Sara Arjun and Ranveer Singh in a still from Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar.

Pakistani thinks Dhurandhar is funny and overrated

An Instagram influencer named Rohan Bhatia, with the handle @thebesharamfoodie, posted a video with a Pakistani after bumping into him in Bali. He captioned the video, “I asked a Pakistani about Dhurandhar in Bali!” A man and a woman can be seen discussing Dhurandhar with the influencer in the video.

“Dhurandhar is a little overrated. There was a line that we Karachites found very funny. Whoever controls Lyari, controls Karachi. And whoever controls Karachi controls Pakistan. We Karachis say that Karachi is a non-native city. It’s a city for orphans or whatever. And you cannot control Pakistan from there,” says the man in the video, adding, “If you want to do it, it can be done from Lahore. For context, my family was originally from Lyari. There was, and there is some gang violence there. But, it’s just between two neighbourhood gangs.”

Sara Arjun wearing miniskirt, FA9LA not Balochi song

The man in the video also speaks about Sara Arjun’s character, Yalina Jamali, and says, “The other thing that was very funny is that the girl is roaming around in a miniskirt.” The woman next to him chimes in, “There’s no way a woman can roam alone on the streets of Lyari in a miniskirt. That doesn’t happen.” The Pakistani man then says, “There was another scene about a party and an underground rave (in Naal Nachna song) where signs are written in Urdu.” She adds, “There are no signs in Urdu, it’s just written in English.”

While the duo in the video admitted to enjoying Dhurandhar’s ‘great cinematography’ and the song FA9LA, the man added, “The song was fun too, but it’s not a Balochi song. I’m a Sindhi Balochi, so I know what I’m talking about.” For the unversed, FA9LA is my Flipperachi, a Bahraini rapper. The man also mentioned that nobody in Pakistan wears a half-sleeve kurta like Ranveer’s character Jaskirat Singh Rangi, alias Hamza Ali Mazari, does.

How did Hamza elope with Yalina?

The duo also questions how Hamza manages to elope with Yalina, who’s the daughter of politician Jameel Jamali, a senior politician of the Pakistani Awami Party (PAP) and Member of the National Assembly, played by Rakesh Bedi. “Also, he eloped with a Minister’s daughter. I’m sure that was made up because in Pakistan, that can never happen. It’s impossible. A daughter who lives in a house like that is suddenly going over there, that never happens. I guess it was for dramatic effect,” they said.

While many wondered the same after watching Dhurandhar, Dhurandhar: The Revenge offers a plausible explanation for why this was allowed to happen. The first film was released worldwide last December, except in Pakistan and the Gulf states. The second film was released in theatres on March 19, and also didn’t get a release in the regions.


IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans` Sai Sudharsan speaks about his mindset ahead of season

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IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans` Sai Sudharsan speaks about his mindset ahead of season



IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans` Sai Sudharsan speaks about his mindset ahead of season

The upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to kick off from March 28.

Ahead of the league, Gujarat Titans` (GT) batsman Sai Sudharsan said that he has given himself the best opportunity to prepare for the tournament. The left-handed batsman also said that he will be giving his entire energy to help his team emerge victorious in the marquee event.

“I will look at it in a very simple way that there is an important job in front of us to do. And I think I have given myself the best time to prepare. I have given myself the best opportunity to be equipped before the tournament starts. So I think that`s the biggest thing which I have in my mind. I am not thinking about going ahead. I am not thinking about what is going to happen after the IPL or later in the year. I think right now, being in the present and giving our best to make our team win. I think that is the important thing as of now. So I am giving all the energy to that,” he said.

He then heaped praise on GT`s head coach Ashish Nehra by saying that he is the players` coach, as he understands the strengths and weaknesses in a player.

“Ashu bhai (Ashish Nehra) is one of the players` coach where he understands the player very well; he understands his strengths and weaknesses. He would tell me what I require. He would tell me what my batting requires. And I think that is the greatest ability of Ashu bhai,” said Sudharsan.

GT will begin their IPL 2026 campaign by playing a clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on March 31 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh.

IPL 2026, Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans: Full Squads

Punjab Kings: Marcus Stoinis, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shashank Singh, Praveen Dubey, Lockie Ferguson, Shreyas Iyer, Ben Dwarshuis, Vishnu Vinod (WK), Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Azmatullah Omarzai, Vyshak Vijay Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen, Nehal Wadhera, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Harpreet Brar, Priyansh Arya, Suryansh Shedge, Cooper Conolly, Mitchell Owen, Pyla Avinash, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Vishal Nishad.

Gujarat Titans: Ishant Sharma, Jos Buttler (WK), Jason Holder, Jayant Yadav, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Tewatia, Luke Wood, Shahrukh Khan, Glenn Phillips, Prasidh Krishna, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Sai Kishore, Shubman Gill (C), Tom Banton (WK), Yarra Raj, Anuj Rawat, Sai Sudharsan, Manav Suthar, Kumar Kushagra (WK), Arshad Khan, Nishant Sandhu, Gurnoor Brar, Ashok Sharma.

(With ANI Inputs)


South Korean actor Lee Sang-bo passes away at 44

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South Korean actor Lee Sang-bo passes away at 44


South Korean actor Lee Sang-bo passes away at 44; cause of death under investigation
The entertainment world mourns the loss of South Korean actor Lee Sang-bo, who tragically passed away at the age of 44. Discovered by a family member, the circumstances surrounding his death are still being examined. After overcoming unfounded drug allegations linked to prescribed antidepressants amid personal struggles, Lee had made a hopeful return to his acting career. Read on to know more.

South Korean actor Lee Sang-bo has passed away at the age of 44. The actor had previously been embroiled in false drug abuse allegations. However, the exact cause of death is yet to be determined, with authorities currently investigating the matter.According to Seoul Economic Daily, Lee Sang-bo was found dead by a family member on Thursday. The report added that authorities are looking into the circumstances surrounding his death.On Friday, March 27, the late actor’s agency stated that it is working to confirm details regarding his sudden demise.The actor’s funeral is expected to take place in the coming days. As per multiple reports, arrangements are likely to be made at a local funeral home.

More about Lee Sang-bo

Born in 1981, Lee Sang-bo began his acting career in 2006 with the drama Invisible Man Choi Jang-su. He went on to feature in several projects, including ‘Bad Love’, ‘Private Lives’, ‘Miss Monte-Cristo’, ‘Graceful Empire’, and ‘Golden Era of Daughters-in-Law’.

Drug allegations

In 2022, Lee Sang-bo was caught up in allegations of drug use. However, the claims were later proven false, as they stemmed from his use of prescribed antidepressants following the loss of his sister and parents in quick succession.At the time, police concluded there was insufficient evidence and decided not to pursue prosecution, closing the case without filing any charges.He returned to acting a year later with the KBS drama ‘The Elegant Empire’. Industry observers noted that Lee had remained active on social media until recently, although his accounts have since been wiped following news of his death.


Government Trolls Sling Memes in the Online Trenches of Mideast War

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Government Trolls Sling Memes in the Online Trenches of Mideast War


Iranian officials are trolling President Trump while the United States and Israel wage war on their country, taking a page from his playbook and mocking him in the language of the extremely online, with jabs and memes.

“Hey Trump. You are fired!” said Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, ending a video on Sunday that was otherwise in Persian with Mr. Trump’s old television catch phrase from The Apprentice.

“You are familiar with this sentence,” he told the president, before concluding with Mr. Trump’s now famous social media sign-off. “Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

Iranian officials are not the only trolls — American and Israeli ones do it too. But the online sparring comes as much of Iran’s population of more than 90 million people weathers intensifying bombardment while under a nearly monthlong, state-imposed internet blackout.

And the messages, even when ostensibly directed at the Iranian people, show a surprisingly sophisticated familiarity with American culture, weaponized to taunt and mock Mr. Trump and his policies.

The Israelis, for their part, have run an intense multilingual messaging operation, including sending the Iranian people a flurry of bombardment notices, calls to take back their country and sinister jokes, which they mostly cannot see.

For Nowruz, the Persian new year, the Israeli foreign ministry’s Persian-language X account posted an image of a Wack-a-Mole game, with the face of Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader, popping out of one of the holes. The caption: “A game for the Nowruz holidays.”

And the Trump administration is active on social media, posting videos that serve as war sizzle reels, claiming victory and decimation, which seem as much designed to rally its base as to incense Tehran.

Iran’s messaging, meanwhile, is “clearly not for an Iranian audience,” said Ben Ditto, who has spent a decade tracking online information warfare across conflicts. References to American products and cultural touchstones are deliberate. “They’re using the language that Westerners will understand because it’s for a Western audience,” he said.

Brig. Gen. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a former Guards commander and the speaker of Iran’s Parliament, has been a key figure overseeing the war. He is also active on social media, fighting in the messaging battles.

As fluctuating oil prices drove record sums into oil-linked funds, and oil traders made hundreds of millions of dollars in suspiciously timed transactions, Mr. Ghalibaf responded.

On Monday, he refuted Mr. Trump’s assertion that Iran was talking about a truce, using one of the president’s favorite phrases for attacking the media, posting, “Fake news is used to manipulate the financial and oil markets and escape the quagmire in which the U.S. and Israel are trapped.”

The following day, he pointed to rumors of market manipulation linked to Mr. Trump’s announcements, referring to a “jawboning campaign” to move “the paper oil market,” joking, “But let’s see if they can turn that into ‘actual fuel’ at the pump — or maybe even print gas molecules!”

When Energy Secretary Chris Wright mistakenly said the U.S. Navy had escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month, Mr. Ghalibaf joked, “Maybe on PlayStation!”

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, joined the fray on Thursday, posting lines from the movie War Machine, a Netflix satire of American military hubris in Afghanistan, in which a general’s aide is instructed, “You’re not here to win. You’re here to clean up the mess. Get your PowerPoint presentation in order. Show us how all the graphs are suddenly pointing in the right direction.”

Iran’s Embassy in South Africa this week mocked Mr. Trump’s claims he will share control of the Strait of Hormuz with the supreme leader. Posting an image of a car with two steering wheels — one regular, the other with googly eyes reminiscent of a child’s toy — the embassy wrote, “The Strait of Hormuz will be controlled by me and the Ayatollah,” punctuated with smiling emojis.

The Trump administration famously embraces internet culture, and its war posts include a dizzying mix of American pop music, Hollywood movies, cartoons, games and military footage — blending fact and fiction, bombings and SpongeBob SquarePants, in an effort to convey power and generate excitement.

The posts have drawn tens of millions of views — and criticism from veterans, lawmakers and some whose work was used without their approval. The White House earlier this month posted a video with the message “JUSTICE THE AMERICAN WAY” splicing superhero, action and war movies with actual visuals of attacks. It has drawn more than 68 million views on X.

The actor Ben Stiller, who co-wrote, directed and starred in Tropic Thunder, which mocks war films, protested its use in the video, saying, “War is not a movie.”

The administration speaks the language it knows and loves — not that of Iran. Unlike Iran’s officials, the American government has difficulty reaching most Iranians and little apparent interest in doing so, despite Mr. Trump’s occasional urging of Iranians to rise up against their government.

Noting the way Iran restricts its internet and Americans mass export their culture, selling the world on their country, James J.F. Forest, director of security studies at the University of Lowell at Massachusetts, said Iranians have something of an advantage. The United States is “an open book,” he said.


‘Hats off to him’: Yograj Singh’s rare praise for MS Dhoni, slams retirement calls | Cricket News

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‘Hats off to him’: Yograj Singh’s rare praise for MS Dhoni, slams retirement calls | Cricket News


‘Hats off to him’: Yograj Singh’s rare praise for MS Dhoni, slams retirement calls
Yograj Singh and MS Dhoni

NEW DELHI: In a surprising shift in stance, former India cricketer Yograj Singh has come out in strong support of MS Dhoni, urging the veteran to continue playing in the IPL while taking aim at those calling for his retirement.Yograj, who has been a vocal critic of Dhoni in the past, struck a markedly different tone ahead of IPL 2026. In an interview with InsideSport, he praised Dhoni’s longevity, discipline and commitment to the game, insisting that age should not be a factor in judging a player’s future.

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Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“Absolutely. I admire him. He’s still playing. He should keep on playing for another 10 years. Because he has proved his fitness. Guy’s discipline, guy’s dedication. Devoted,” Yograj said, in rare praise for the former Chennai Super Kings captain.He didn’t hold back while addressing critics either. “Who the hell are people going to tell him to retire? No,” he added, questioning the growing calls around Dhoni’s future.‘Age factor is very funny’Yograj also dismissed the debate around age, calling it misplaced in Indian cricket discourse. “When you’re performing, no one will drop you. So this age factor which you asked is very funny in this country, right?” he said.Interestingly, he even referenced modern greats like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli while making his point. “Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli… young cricketers and they want to quit. They should indeed make the world realise that ‘you are the best’,” he remarked.

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From critic to admirerThe remarks mark a notable turnaround from Yograj, who had previously blamed Dhoni for the premature end of his son Yuvraj Singh’s career. This time, however, he separated personal opinions from cricketing merit.“A great player, a great captain is different from being a great man… but as far as cricket is concerned… hats off to him,” he said.At 44, Dhoni remains one of the oldest players in the IPL setup and continues to draw immense fan interest despite a dip in recent performances. While speculation over his retirement resurfaces every season, Yograj’s emphatic backing has added a fresh twist to the ongoing debate.


Aparshakti Khurana wants to star in a Lucky Ali biopic

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Aparshakti Khurana wants to star in a Lucky Ali biopic



Aparshakti Khurana wants to star in a Lucky Ali biopic

Aparshakti Khurana is an actor who has refused to be boxed into a type ever since he stepped into Bollywood. Khurana put forth a promising foot with Dangal in 2016, and ever since then, he has recorded an illustrious decade in Indian cinema. From Stree to Jubilee, Luka Chuppi to Berlin, Aparshakti has shown range. Now, the actor looked back at his journey so far, reflecting on his evolution, film choices and expressing the desire to work in biopics.

Aparshakti Khurana on his acting evolution

Speaking about his evolution as an actor, Aparshakti humbly stated that his evolution is not for him to decide. He shared, “Whether I’ve evolved as an actor or not is for others to decide – the audience, my colleagues, and the outside world.”

Reinvention has been the key for Khurana, and speaking about the same, he shared, “Personally, I’m satisfied with my journey so far. Touchwood, I’ve done a variety of films and characters, and that’s always been my approach – to explore different creative sides of myself. Not just acting, but even music and hosting give me a different kind of kick.”

He added, “As for being selective, I somehow manage to make time for the things I truly want to do. And till now, I haven’t regretted saying no to any project that later became big.”

Aparshakti Khurana on his dream project

The actor acknowledged that there’s going to be a long list to collaborate with renowned directors and production houses, however, he does not let himself in the loop. “There’s always going to be a long wish list, big directors, big production houses, great roles—but that list never really ends. So I don’t dwell on it,” he said.

Over the years, Aparshakti has headlined films and OTT shows across genres. And the actor is keen on doing more sports and musical biopics. “If I had to choose, I would love to do a sports biopic or maybe a musician’s biopic. Both are very close to my heart and bring out the best in me. For example, someone like Fauja Singh really inspires me; he was running marathons even at the age of 100+. Stories like his truly move me. Maybe even a musician’s biopic, someone like Lucky Ali. Let’s see what happens in the future.”

And now that the actor has expressed a desire to work on a sports and a musical biopic, it’d be safe to say that he could mark a significant tangent in his film career while picking unconventionality yet again, and putting on his layered acting skills on display all over again!


Borrowing plan: Centre to raise Rs 8.2 lakh crore in H1 FY27; weekly auctions, green bonds in focus

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Borrowing plan: Centre to raise Rs 8.2 lakh crore in H1 FY27; weekly auctions, green bonds in focus


Borrowing plan: Centre to raise Rs 8.2 lakh crore in H1 FY27; weekly auctions, green bonds in focus

The Centre plans to raise Rs 8.20 lakh crore from the market in the first half of FY27 through dated securities, accounting for over half of its revised annual borrowing programme, the finance ministry said on Friday, PTI reported.The borrowing, scheduled for April–September 2026-27, is aimed at funding the fiscal deficit and bridging the revenue gap. It includes Rs 15,000 crore through Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs).The government had budgeted gross market borrowings at Rs 17.20 lakh crore for FY27, but after switches of government securities (G-Secs), the revised borrowing stands at Rs 16.09 lakh crore.“Of Rs 16.09 lakh crore, Rs 8.20 lakh crore (51 per cent) is planned to be borrowed in H1 through issuance of dated securities, including Rs 15,000 crore of Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs),” the ministry said.The borrowing will be completed through 26 weekly auctions, with amounts ranging between Rs 28,000 crore and Rs 34,000 crore. Securities will be issued across maturities of 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 30, 40 and 50 years.The 10-year segment will account for the largest share at 29%, followed by 5-year (15.4%), 15-year (14.5%), and other tenures including 3-year (8.1%), 7-year (8.1%), 30-year (7.3%), 40-year (8%) and 50-year (9.6%).To improve participation, 5% of the notified amount in each auction will be reserved for retail investors under the non-competitive bidding route.The Centre will retain flexibility to modify the borrowing calendar, including changes in issuance size, maturities and instruments such as floating rate bonds (FRBs) and inflation indexed bonds (IIBs), depending on market conditions.Switch and buyback operations will continue to smoothen the redemption profile. “Switches of dated securities through auction will be conducted on the third Monday of every month or at more frequent intervals. In case the third Monday is a holiday, the switch auction will be conducted on the fourth Monday of the month,” the ministry said.The government will also retain the greenshoe option to accept an additional subscription of up to Rs 2,000 crore for each security.Separately, weekly Treasury Bill (T-Bill) borrowings in the first quarter are expected at Rs 24,000 crore for 12 weeks, including Rs 12,000 crore in 91-day T-Bills, and Rs 6,000 crore each in 182-day and 364-day instruments.To manage temporary cash mismatches, the Reserve Bank of India has fixed the Ways and Means Advances (WMA) limit for the first half of FY27 at Rs 2.50 lakh crore.In the Union Budget 2026-27, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had projected a fiscal deficit of 4.3% of GDP, amounting to Rs 16.9 lakh crore. “To finance the fiscal deficit, the net market borrowings from dated securities are estimated at Rs 11.7 lakh crore. The balance financing is expected to come from small savings and other sources. The gross market borrowings are estimated at Rs 17.2 lakh crore,” she had said.


Former world number one golfer Tiger Woods involved in rollover car crash in Florida: Reports

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Former world number one golfer Tiger Woods involved in rollover car crash in Florida: Reports


Former world number one golfer Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover crash in Florida on Friday afternoon, ABC News reported, citing the local sheriff’s office.

The 50-year-old 15-times major champion’s condition was not immediately clear, ABC News said.

The Martin County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Reuters contacted his agent but did not immediately receive a response.

Woods was involved in a serious car crash in February 2021, suffering severe right leg fractures.

His injury history spans more than two decades and includes multiple back microdiscectomies, ACL reconstruction, Achilles tendon ruptures, various spinal procedures, and chronic left knee issues — all of which have significantly limited his competitive schedule in recent years.

Woods had only just returned to action, leading his Jupiter Links Golf Club in a TGL Finals match on Tuesday, his first appearance since missing the cut at the 2024 British Open.

The American had not yet confirmed whether he planned to compete at this year’s Masters, which starts on April 9 in Augusta.

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Nitish Singh

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Mar 28, 2026 02:40 IST


Varun Dhawan recalls growing up in a lower-middle-class family: 'Mom asked to cut expenses when dad's film flopped'

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Varun Dhawan recalls growing up in a lower-middle-class family: 'Mom asked to cut expenses when dad's film flopped'


Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan is the son of acclaimed filmmaker David Dhawan. While the actor now enjoys a luxurious life, he recently revealed that he grew up in a lower-middle-class family and had more love than wealth. He also recalled going to school in an auto and having to cut down on expenses when his father’s film flopped.

Varun Dhawan talks about his family.
Varun Dhawan talks about his family.

Varun Dhawan on growing up in a lower-middle-class family

In a recent episode of Be A Man, Yaar!, Varun spoke about his childhood and recalled how his father used to work around the clock. He said, “Mujhe bachpan mein pyaara bahut mila as compared to wealth (I got more love in childhood than wealth). Because we were not very well-to-do as we became later. We were very lower middle class because my dad’s career hadn’t taken off to that level.”

The actor revealed that his family’s financial status did not matter much to him and also spoke about going to school in an auto. He said, “Aap zameen pe sula lo yaa bed pe (Make me sleep on bed or floor), it didn’t matter. Papa toh ghar pe hote hi nahi the (Papa wasn’t at home much). He was working round the clock doing 2 movies at a time. Mumma keh deti thi yeh khaana jo tum khaa rahe ho yeh papa kaam kar rahe hain isliye khaa rahe ho, aise dialogues sunane mil jaate the. Yaa koi film nahi chali toh Dad ki yeh film nahi chali, ab aage pata nahi kya karenge so you have to cut down on your expenses (Mum used to say, ‘The food you’re eating is because your father is working and earning for it,’ so we often got to hear dialogues like that. Or if one of his films didn’t do well, it would be like, ‘Your dad’s film hasn’t worked, and now we don’t know what he’ll do next, so you’ll have to cut down on your expenses).”

David Dhawan started off as an editor in the 1984 film Saaransh before becoming a director and specialising in comedy films. He made his directorial debut in 1989 with Taaqatwar, starring Sanjay Dutt and Govinda. However, it was in 1993 that he gained recognition with the success of Aankhen. He then went on to deliver major hits with Govinda, including Biwi No.1, Shola Aur Shabnam, Coolie No.1, Raja Babu, Hero No.1, Partner and more. Over the course of his career, the filmmaker has directed almost 45 films.

Varun, on the other hand, became an actor. He started off as an assistant director and was later launched by Karan Johar. With his debut film, Student of the Year, he became a sensation and went on to deliver hits like Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Badrinath Ki Dulhania, Badlapur and Main Tera Hero, among others.

David Dhawan and Varun Dhawan’s upcoming movie

The father-son duo are now awaiting the release of their upcoming film, Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. The film also stars Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde in lead roles, along with Mouni Roy, Rohit Saraf and others in key roles. The film was earlier scheduled to release on 4 June, but to avoid a clash with Yash’s Toxic, it has now been postponed to 12 June.