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Jason Momoa can't stop praising 'gentleman' Shah Rukh Khan: 'He is a better actor and performer than I am'

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Jason Momoa can't stop praising 'gentleman' Shah Rukh Khan: 'He is a better actor and performer than I am'


In 2019, a crossover image of four actors from different generations and parts of the world posing together went viral. It had Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, Hong Kong action Jackie Chan, Hollywood action star Jean Claude van Damme, and GoT-fame and DC’s Aquaman Jason Momoa. The occasion was the Joy Awards in Saudi Arabia. Since then, Jason has met Shah Rukh a couple of times more, including very recently in Saudi Arabia again. In a recent interview, Jason talked about meeting Shah Rukh and could not stop praising him.

Shah Rukh Khan and Jason Momoa first met in Saudi Arabia in 2019.
Shah Rukh Khan and Jason Momoa first met in Saudi Arabia in 2019.

Jason Momoa on Shah Rukh Khan

Jason Momoa is currently promoting his upcoming film, The Wrecking Crew, which also stars Dave Bautista. During the promotions, he gave an interview to Indian entertainment publication Pinkvilla, where he spoke about meeting Shah Rukh Khan. “Yes, he’s very handsome. He’s extremely handsome,” Jason said as the host spoke about meeting the Bollywood star.

When asked what the two spoke about when they met, Jason added, “Just two mutual friends and fans of each other’s work. He is just a sweetheart. He was very much a gentleman. He’s a better actor and better performer than I am. So it was mutual respect.”

Jason Momoa and Shah Rukh Khan’s careers

Jason Momoa made his acting debut in 1999 with the TV show Baywatch: Hawaii and went on to appear in Stargate Atlantis before his breakthrough role as Khal Drogo on the first season of Game of Thrones in 2011. He was then cast as Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe, playing the role in Justice League and his own standalone movie, as well as a cameo in the show Peacemaker. In recent years, Momoa has starred in TV shows Frontier, See, and Chief of War, while also appearing in supporting or antagonistic roles in blockbusters like Dune and Fast X. Momoa starred in A Minecraft Movie, last year’s highest-grossing Hollywood film. This year, apart from The Wrecking Crew, he has five other releases, including a return to the world of DC Comics. He will play Lobo in Supergirl, part of James Gunn’s revived DC Universe.

Shah Rukh Khan is one of the most successful and globally recognised Indian actors. In a three-decade career, he has delivered countless hits and also won a National Film Award for Best Actor. He is currently awaiting the release of his next film, King, his first in three years. The action adventure, which also stars his daughter Suhana Khan, will release on Christmas this year.


IND vs PAK: Ahead of Pakistan clash, Harbhajan Singh warns India about one bowler – ‘Play him safely’ | Cricket News

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IND vs PAK: Ahead of Pakistan clash, Harbhajan Singh warns India about one bowler – ‘Play him safely’ | Cricket News


IND vs PAK: Ahead of Pakistan clash, Harbhajan Singh warns India about one bowler - 'Play him safely'
Harbhajan Singh and Team Pakistan (Photo by File and AP)

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes India will beat Pakistan in their T20 World Cup match, but he warned that India must handle Pakistan’s spinner Usman Tariq carefully. He said India should stay calm and confident during the game.“India will win the match. Pakistan has a spinner (Usman Tariq), he is a good spinner, we have to play him safely. The Indian team is capable; it is a very good team. We hope they play the way they have always played, play without any pressure and wave the flag of victory,” Harbhajan told the media.

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Usman Tariq has been doing very well in T20 matches, taking many wickets at a low average. However, his bowling action has caused controversy, with some people questioning if it is legal.Another former Indian player, Nayan Mongia, also feels confident about India winning. He said, “It will be fun. We hope it will be a good match and India wins. Because the way India is performing, the way they are batting, bowling, the captain leading from the front and this game is all about confidence and Pakistan has lost ICC tournaments seven or eight times in a row. “I don’t think there is going to be much difficulty because there will be a lot of pressure on Pakistan…Cricket has changed a lot. The youngsters of India have become fearless. An over, a four or a six could change the game.”Mongia also expects Hardik Pandya to perform well, especially under pressure. Hardik has strong past performances against Pakistan, both with the bat and the ball.


Evidence review deepens as family awaits answers in Nancy Guthrie case

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Evidence review deepens as family awaits answers in Nancy Guthrie case


Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie's disappearance: DNA evidence and glove discovery uncover new forensic clues

The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of ‘Today Show’ cohost Savannah Guthrie, marked its 13th day with promising evidence updates. Pima County Sheriff’s Department officials revealed details on gloves and unidentified DNA found near her Tucson, Arizona home. Nancy Guthrie vanished on February 1 after a masked intruder tampered with her surveillance camera.

Key evidence clarified

Authorities corrected early reports about glove locations. “Several gloves have been located during the investigation. The closest gloves were found approximately two miles from the home,” stated the sheriff’s press release, as shared by MS NOW and E! News. “Reports that a glove was found inside the residence or on the property are inaccurate. All collected evidence has been submitted for laboratory analysis.” No gloves appeared on Nancy Guthrie’s property itself.Investigators expanded the search radius to 10 miles. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told ABC News on February 13 that DNA was recovered from the gloves and other items. “We’ve gotten DNA back,” Sheriff Chris Nanos said. “They already have the genetic markers of those that we think had access to the home.” Samples from family members and household help aid elimination. “Now we have to go through and try to eliminate people,” Sheriff Chris Nanos added. He expressed optimism: “We are getting closer.”

DNA from the home

Separate from the gloves, unidentified DNA emerged inside Nancy Guthrie’s residence. “DNA other than Nancy Guthrie’s and those in close contact to her has been collected from the property,” the press release noted. “Investigators are working to identify who it belongs to. We are not disclosing where that DNA was located.” Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed collaboration with the FBI for analysis.

Investigation progress

A black glove found 1.5 miles away resembles the one worn by the suspect, who carried a Walmart backpack and brandished a weapon on doorbell footage. Former FBI official Michael Harrigan told the New York Post the item could yield skin cell DNA if worn directly. “The key question is whether this glove is a nitrile glove worn over another glove or if it was directly against the skin,” Michael Harrigan explained. Authorities trace the backpack’s point of sale, though Walmart stayed silent.A person of interest, delivery driver Carlos Palazuelos from Rio Rico, was detained February 10 but released hours later. He denied involvement. Tensions arose as Sheriff Chris Nanos reportedly limited FBI access to some evidence, per Reuters.Savannah Guthrie has stayed private but thanked supporters. The family holds hope amid exhaustive efforts in this high-profile case.


Officials investigating DNA found in Nancy Guthrie's home

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Officials investigating DNA found in Nancy Guthrie's home



The sheriff’s department says it is working to identify who the DNA belongs to, but would not disclose where it was found.


Filmmaker Karan Johar calls Shanaya Kapoor & Adarsh Gourav’s ‘Tu Yaa Main’ a ‘traumatising’ survival thriller

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Filmmaker Karan Johar calls Shanaya Kapoor & Adarsh Gourav’s ‘Tu Yaa Main’ a ‘traumatising’ survival thriller


Mumbai: Filmmaker Karan Johar can’t stop praising Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav’s survival thriller ‘Tu Yaa Main’.

Taking to his Instagram handle, Karan Johar posted a long note, describing the film as “traumatising (in the best way possible)”.

“NO CARDIO NEEDED! You will physically jump out of your seats right through the second half of this traumatising (in the best way possible) survival croc edge of the seater! Swimming pools will never be the same for me again…. NEVER! And if you happen to have a partner this Valentine.. take them to watch #tuyamain and tell them to wear armour because you will clutch onto them in FEAR!!!!

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Noting that he was left in “stress” after watching the film, Karan added, “I am still stressed and the film got over 30 minutes ago! I feel like a crocodile may appear even in the middle of Mumbai traffic and attack me (I am dramatic I know but this film has made me take an extra dose of my BP meds)”

The filmmaker went on to give a shoutout to director Bejoy Nambiar, producer Aanand L Rai, and the lead actors Shanaya and Gourav.

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“Kudos to @bejoynambiar for keeping the tension alive with solid craft and technical excellence…. @shanayakapoor02 so proud of your choices and for your assured, hugely convincing performance and playing Miss Vanity and Miss Insanity ( when the going gets scary and relentless) to perfection! Love you! @gouravadarsh you are JUST BRILLIANT as the Gullly boy and as the traumatised victim of the croc attack! I felt every inch of your FEAR!!!” he continued.

Directed by Bejoy Nambiar, ‘Tu Yaa Main’ is produced by Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma under the banner of Colour Yellow, along with Vinod Bhanushali and Kamlesh Bhanushali of Bhanushali Studios Limited.

The film opened in theatres on February 13.


Chakravarthy has risen from wilderness to India’s most potent weapon

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Chakravarthy has risen from wilderness to India’s most potent weapon



Chakravarthy has risen from wilderness to India’s most potent weapon

Varun Chakravarthy didn’t play his first senior match for Tamil Nadu until September 2018, when he was 27. His first outing for India came just before he turned 30 and a storied cricketing career seemed to have passed him by when, after taking a mere two wickets in his first six T20Is, he was relegated to the wilderness for nearly three years.

A bushel of wickets, primarily alongside Sunil Narine for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, catalysed Chakravarthy’s India comeback in October 2024 and the architect from Tamil Nadu hasn’t looked back. In the last 15-and-a-half months, Varun has supplanted Jasprit Bumrah as the country’s most potent T20 weapon with a staggering 61 wickets in 30 innings, repeatedly reaffirming his class and quality.

After a quiet start to his maiden T20 World Cup (1-24 vs USA), Chakravarthy bared his fangs on Thursday here. A wicket with his first delivery to pack off Louren Steenkamp was the appetiser; within 12 balls, he left Namibia’s chase of 210 in tatters, snaring 3-7 from two overs in his first spell.

Chakravarthy will be expected to have an equal, if not greater, say over the next three weeks when the pitches get more tired, but when dew is also expected to be more pronounced. Consciously refusing to use a wet ball as an excuse, Chakravarthy referenced the experience of operating similarly in the IPL as he acknowledged that he and his spinning colleagues had plenty of practice at bowling with a wet ball. 

The reasons behind a bushel of IPL wickets that sparked an India comeback was the realisation that he had to keep adding new tricks. That meant instead of merely side-spin, he worked assiduously on over-spin while working out ways and means to be quicker through the air and get more zip off the surface. 

“I have been working on a few things, but that has been my process all along. I always have some delivery coming up,” he said, prolonging the suspense.  “It’s up to me. If I am courageous enough, I will try it in the next match.” Wait and watch then, as they say.


Aamir Khan`s Lahore 1947 team considering title change? Sunny Deol speaks

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Aamir Khan`s Lahore 1947 team considering title change? Sunny Deol speaks



Aamir Khan`s Lahore 1947 team considering title change? Sunny Deol speaks

Sunny Deol is currently basking in the success of his recently released film Border 2. The film has crossed Rs 400 crore at the box office, making it a hit. The actor will next be seen in Lahore 1947, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan. The film will also star Preity Zinta and is set for an Independence Day weekend release.

Sunny Deol on Lahore 1947 title change

In an interview with ANI, Sunny Deol hinted that the title of Lahore 1947 may be changed. He said, “Meri dher saari films aane wali hain. Unme se ek Lahore 1947 hai… Shayad title change ho sakta hai, shayad wohi rakhe. Film ek famous play pe based hai. 15 August ke time cinema halls me lagegi (I have several films in the pipeline. One of them is Lahore 1947… though the title may change, or it might ultimately stay the same. The film is an adaptation of a celebrated stage play and is slated for a theatrical release in August).”

About Lahore 1947

Asghar Wajahat’s play Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya O Jamyai Nai has long fascinated Rajkumar Santoshi. The director eventually decided to adapt it for the screen as Lahore 1947. It is not surprising that Santoshi has roped in his frequent collaborator Sunny Deol for the historical drama. While the two had a falling-out before the making of The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002), they resolved their differences soon after. “I can only be upset with someone I have an equation with. The mutual admiration and respect have always remained,” Santoshi had said in an interview nearly three years ago.

Wajahat’s acclaimed play revolves around a family that moves to Lahore after the Partition. Though Santoshi had earlier narrated the subject to Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt, he is glad it is finally materialising with his first choice. Sunny’s son, Karan Deol, will also star in the period drama. “Karan plays Sunny’s son and represents the next generation in the narrative. His character takes the story forward. When I went to narrate the film to Sunny, Karan was also there. He liked the subject and his role.”


IND vs PAK: India, Pakistan to hold separate training sessions ahead of mega T20 World Cup clash | Cricket News

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IND vs PAK: India, Pakistan to hold separate training sessions ahead of mega T20 World Cup clash | Cricket News


IND vs PAK: India, Pakistan to hold separate training sessions ahead of mega T20 World Cup clash
India vs Pakistan (AP Photo)

NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan will train at different times ahead of their big T20 World Cup match on Sunday in Colombo. Pakistan will practice in the afternoon, while India will train in the evening, with both teams also scheduled to speak to the media before their sessions. Updating on their training schedules, ICC stated, “Pakistan will have a training session at the RPICS from 14h00 to 17h00 local time and hold a media interaction at the Press Conference Room starting around 13h45.”

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“India will have a training session at the RPICS from 18h00 to 21h00 local time and hold a media interaction at the Press Conference Room starting around 17h30,” the ICC statement added.Team India received a grand welcome when they arrived in Colombo on Friday. Local dancers and drummers greeted the team at the airport, creating a festive scene. Arshdeep Singh grabbed attention by dancing to the drum beats, which, as expected, soon went viral on social media. Head coach Gautam Gambhir looked serious and focused.India will hope to dominate Pakistan on the field. Players like Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, and either Abhishek Sharma or Sanju Samson are expected to play key roles with the bat. Abhishek is recovering from illness and will aim to bounce back after a poor start in India’s tournament opener.Arshdeep and Hardik have strong past records against Pakistan, and Ishan Kishan is in good form. Tilak Varma has performed well against Pakistan in the latest Asia Cup final and will try to continue that success.Since Sri Lanka’s pitches usually help spinners, Varun Chakravarthy could be an important bowler for India in this match.


Friday the 13th caps a volatile week of AI-sparked horror in IT stocks | Markets News

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Friday the 13th caps a volatile week of AI-sparked horror in IT stocks | Markets News



The selloff in domestic information technology stocks intensified on Friday, with the Nifty IT index sliding as much as 5.2 per cent during the session before paring losses to close 1.44 per cent lower. Despite this late recovery, the index ended the week down 8.2 per cent, marking its worst weekly performance since April 4, 2025.

 


So far this year, the combined market capitalisation of India’s top software exporters has declined by about ₹4.7 trillion, representing one of the sector’s sharpest episodes of wealth erosion. The correction has been driven by mounting concerns among investors over the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the sector’s growth outlook.

 
 


The latest bout of selling followed a steep decline in US technology stocks on Thursday, which saw the Nasdaq Composite drop close to 2 per cent.

 

The launch of a new AI tool by startup Anthropic has further clouded sentiment around the future growth prospects of India’s nearly ₹25 trillion IT services industry. A JP Morgan note said a section of the market is increasingly concerned that Indian IT firms could miss growth targets as AI-led efficiencies prompt clients to reallocate spending. 

 


“We are likely in year three of AI deflation and the three-year below par growth the sector is witnessing (CY23-25) include both structural (AI deflation) and cyclical (macro) factors. We acknowledge that it is difficult to quantify the real impact of AI (both deflation and inflation) and the duration of demand deflation given where we are in the cycle,” it said. “However, it’s overly simplistic to assume that AI can automatically generate enterprise grade software and replace the value IT Services firms create across the cycle. Indeed, IT services companies remain the plumbers in the tech world, and if enterprise software/SaaS is rewritten on a bespoke basis by agents — it will need significant services plumbing to work in enterprise context and minimise AI slop.” 

 


A recent note by Jefferies said Anthropic’s worker plug-ins and Palantir Technologies’ claims of faster SAP migrations have underscored the potential for AI to erode application services revenues for IT firms. “Any newsflow around key advances in AI tools is likely to weigh on sentiment for IT services stocks. Moreover, consensus dollar revenue growth expectations of 6-7 per cent for FY27 and FY28 do not adequately factor in the threat from AI and are vulnerable to downward revisions. This, in turn, could pressure price-to-earnings multiples, as past cuts to revenue growth estimates have typically led to PE derating,” Jefferies stated in a note dated February 4.

 


Among individual stocks, shares of Infosys fell as much as 7.54 per cent intraday before closing 1.2 per cent lower. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) declined nearly 6 per cent during the session but ended 2 per cent down, while HCL Technologies dropped more than 5 per cent before trimming losses to close 1.2 per cent lower. TCS’ market value has now slipped below the ₹10 trillion mark for the first time since November 2020.

 


Market participants attributed the sharp rebound from the day’s lows to value buying after the steep correction. Nevertheless, Infosys, TCS and Wipro are all down more than 16 per cent on a year-to-date basis. By comparison, the benchmark Nifty 50 index has fallen less than 3 per cent.

 


Sunny Deol remembers ‘years of struggle’ in his career: ‘Shayad mere layak koi cheez nahi thi'

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Sunny Deol remembers ‘years of struggle’ in  his career: ‘Shayad mere layak koi cheez nahi thi'


Actor Sunny Deol has opened up about the highs and lows of his career in the film industry. Speaking with news agency ANI, he reflected on how cinema and audience preferences have evolved over the years.

Sunny Deol made his acting debut with Betaab in 1983. (PTI)
Sunny Deol made his acting debut with Betaab in 1983. (PTI)

Sunny Deol talks about his struggling years

Speaking to ANI, he said, “I have been in this industry for many years. And we have been seeing such things. But the most important thing that I say to everyone and what I believe is why I am here is because whatever work you do, if you are an actor, whichever field you are, I mean, ups and downs will keep happening, but aapko hardwork karte rehna padega aur karte rehna chahiye (you will have to keep working hard).”

He added that success often makes one appreciate the role of destiny. “After years of struggle, when a film does well, you start believing in destiny. Before that, you are only thinking that ‘I will make my destiny, I will do this, I will do that. A person keeps doing it’,” he said.

After delivering several hits, the actor experienced a slower phase with fewer hits. The actor shared how filmmaking changed post-2000, saying, “Things keep changing. Aur kya hota hai industry bhi kaafi badalti rahi hai (And industry has also changed a lot). And like, I think after 2000, the corporate world came in, and the ways of making films, I mean, the subjects and topics and actors’ choices and the directors, everything kept changing. So us daur mein shayad mere layak koi aesa subject ya cheez nahi thi (So maybe at that time, there was no such subject or anything like that for me).”

About Sunny’s films

The actor, who made his acting debut with Betaab in 1983, has been delivering hits such as Gadar 2 and Border 2 over the last few years. Sunny’s latest film, Border 2, released in theatres on January 23. It is inspired by the true events of the 1971 India-Pakistan War and showcases how the Army, Navy, and Air Force fight together as one force. It brings Sunny back in uniform once again.

The war drama also features Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Anya Singh, Pranav Vashisht and Medha Rana in pivotal roles. Border 2 is a sequel to the 1997 blockbuster Border. It is backed by T-Series and J P Films. While the 1997 film was based on the events of the Battle of Longewala during the 1971 India-Pakistan war, Border 2 is also set against the backdrop of the same conflict.