Director and producer Rajan Shahi has come out in support of Rupali Ganguly amidst her legal dispute going on with her step-daughter Esha Verma. On Wednesday, Shahi took to his Instagram handle and posted a photo featuring him and Ganguly from the sets of their popular show `Anupamaa`. Sharing a picture with Rupali Ganguly from the sets of hit TV show `Anupamaa`, he praised her for her integrity and humility.

Rajan wrote, “Rupali, you inspire all of us each day, every moment at DKP/Shahi Productions for your hard work, dedication, talent, honesty, integrity, and humility. Anupamaa, you have created “history,” a benchmark and landmark very few can reach or create. Thoo thoo thoo! We have seen behind the scenes all the hard work, challenges, and sacrifices you face with a smile. Your humility as an actress is inspirational to all of us at the Anupamaa team.”

 

 

 

 

 

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He added, “Walk forward always, as usual, with a smile and confidence, as your daily hard work is your answer to all. The loyalty and dedication to your craft and Anupamaa is exemplary. Proud of you and always with you. Thoo thoo thoo. Best wishes and regards, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai / Anupamaa / AK3 team and unit Entire unit of DKP/Shahi Productions / I Shahi From, Deepa Shahi Rajan and Ishika Shahi And the entire “Team” Anupamaa Thoo thoo thoo.”

Shahi’s post comes after Rupali slapped Esha with a legal notice, seeking Rs 50 crore in damages. Esha Verma, the daughter of Ashwin, has accused the actress of having an extramarital affair with her father. In her now-deleted video, Verma even mentioned feeling “unsafe” around Rupali. Following the Rs 50 crore defamation suit, Esha Verma deleted all defamatory posts aimed at the actress. She also made her Instagram account private.

Rupali Ganguly`s Rs 50 crore defamation notice to Esha Verma

The legal notice sent to Esha by Ganguly`s lawyer Sana Raes Khan was in response to the several accusations the former made against the actress publicly.  The notice mentioned that the actress also seeks compensation of Rs 50 crore. In the notice, it has been mentioned that Rupali underwent mental trauma because of which she had to seek medical assistance and that she was humiliated on set and lost professional opportunities.

It is also said that Ganguly wanted to maintain a `dignified silence` but was compelled to initiate the defamation notice because of how her and Ashwin Verma`s 11-year-old son was dragged.

Ganguly, through her lawyer, has claimed compensation of Rs 50 crore, which her stepdaughter is liable to pay. She has also asked for an unconditional public apology immediately, failing which Ganguly has threatened legal measures.

In the notice, it was clarified that Rupali was friends with Ashwin Verma for 12 years, before he separated from his second wife, Esha Verma`s mother, in 2009. It was also said that the actress, along with her now husband, tried to help Esha get a break into the entertainment industry, by providing opportunities for photoshoots and making special arrangements for auditions.

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Actor Huma Qureshi`s heart is swelling with pride as her brother Saqib Saleem got rave reviews for his performance in the show `Citadel: Honey Bunny`.

On Saturday, Huma took to Instagram and gave a shout-out to Saqib. She also shared a picture of him from his look test for the show.

“Photo 1 – I remember the day you shaved your head and sent me this photo after your look test in Serbia…All I want to say is – Saqu you make me proud everyday, of the actor you are and the man you are becoming … love you my baby brotherBtw … Have you guys seen the last episode of #CitadelHoneyBunny ?? @saqibsaleem is on fire,” she wrote.

 

 

 

 

 

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In the comment sections, actors Bhumi Pednekar and Rajkummar Rao also gave their heartfelt reactions.

“He was so good,” Bhumi wrote.

“Saqu Rocks,” Rajkummar commented.

`Citadel: Honey Bunny` also stars Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead roles. It is created by Raj and DK.

Recently, at the screening of the show in Mumbai, both Varun and Samantha spoke with ANI and opened up about their experience working in the action-packed `Citadel: Honey Bunny`.

Varun said that `Citadel: Honey Bunny` would be a treat for his fans as they will get to see his never-seen-before avatar in the show.

“I think North, South, East, West…hopefully, everyone in India will like it. Please watch the show, guys. Samantha and I have worked very hard. The action is genuinely one step ahead from what you guys have seen so far. Hopefully, you will find this on global standards. For the first time, Russo Brothers are making a show in India. Raj and DK have made it. I think it`s action like you`ve never seen it before. You will see never-seen-before avatars of me and Samantha,” Varun said.

Samantha added, “Good vibes so far… We are extremely excited.”

`Citadel: Honey Bunny`, the action series, written by Sita R Menon and directed by Raj & DK (Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK), is the Indian instalment of the global `Citadel` franchise. Executive produced by the Russo Brothers` AGBO, Citadel and its subsequent action-espionage original series span the globe, exploring the story of spy agency Citadel and its powerful enemy syndicate, Manticore.

The show is streaming on Prime Video.

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After the Grammy-winning band Coldplay announced the dates for bringing their `Music of the Spheres World Tour` to India, it courted controversy after its tickets were sold for an inflated price. After many were left disappointed for not being able to secure a spot at the Mumbai shows, the band announced a fourth show in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. 

Coldplay’s new show in Ahmedabad

Coldplay’s X account shared, “2025 AHMEDABAD DATE ANNOUNCED. The band will play their biggest-ever show, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 25 January 2025. Tickets are on sale Saturday, 16 November at 12 pm IST.” The most expensive ticket costs Rs 12,500. 

✨ 2025 AHMEDABAD DATE ANNOUNCED

The band will play their biggest ever show, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 25 January, 2025.

Tickets on sale Saturday, 16 November at 12pm IST.

Delivered by DHL#MusicOfTheSpheresWorldTour pic.twitter.com/MpcKE5vZbe

— Coldplay (@coldplay) November 13, 2024

Coldplay ticket scam 

Last month, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) conducted search operations in Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Chandigarh, and Bengaluru in connection with the illegal sale of tickets for Coldplay concert. During the search operations, several incriminating materials including mobile phones, laptops, sim cards, etc. used in the scam were recovered and seized, the ED said. The move came after multiple FIRs were registered in various states regarding fraudulent ticket sales.

Coldplay’s Mumbai shows

The Mumbai shows are scheduled for January 18 and 19, 2025 at the DY Patil Sports Stadium in Mumbai. Since there was a huge rush of fans willing to buy tickets, a third show of the band was added for January 21.

Fans have been eagerly awaiting Coldplay`s return since their last visit in 2016, and this announcement is sure to raise anticipation.

Coldplay previously performed in India in 2016 as part of the Global Citizen Festival in Mumbai. The band, which was established in 1997, consists of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, and drummer and percussionist Will Champion.

In addition to performing several songs from their Album of the Year-nominated Music Of The Spheres and new singles `We Pray` and `feelslikeimfallinginlove` from their upcoming release Moon Music, the band will entertain their fans with some incredible collections including `Yellow`, `The Scientist`, `Clocks`, `Fix You`, `Viva La Vida`, `Paradise`, `A Sky Full Of Stars` and `Adventure Of A Lifetime`.

Since launching in March 2022, the `Music of the Spheres World Tour` has sold over 10 million tickets worldwide. 

The recently released film `The Sabarmati Report` sheds light on one of the most pivotal events in India`s history that deeply shook the nation. Since its release, the film has been garnering widespread acclaim from audiences and critics alike. After the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, recognized and extended his support for the film`s compelling narrative, other prominent political figures also praised the film for its hard-hitting storytelling. Now, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah also spoke about the film and shared his thoughts. 

Taking to his social media, Minister of Home Affairs of India Amit Shah, wrote – “No matter how hard a powerful ecosystem tries, it cannot keep the truth hidden in darkness forever. The film #SabarmatiReport defies the ecosystem with unparalleled courage and exposes the truth behind the fateful episode to broad daylight.”

No matter how hard a powerful ecosystem tries, it cannot keep the truth hidden in darkness forever.

The film #SabarmatiReport defies the ecosystem with unparalleled courage and exposes the truth behind the fateful episode to broad daylight. https://t.co/AnVsuCSNwi

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 18, 2024

What PM Narendra Modi said about the film

On Sunday, reacting to a post that described the Vikrant, Raashii Khanna and Ridhi Dogra-starrer as a must-watch, Modi wrote on X, “It is good that this truth is coming out, and that too in a way common people can see it. A fake narrative can persist only for a limited period of time. Eventually, the facts will always come out!” The Ektaa R Kapoor production sees Vikrant play a journalist, who investigates the 2002 Godhra train burning, in which 59 people were killed. The tragedy had led to riots in Gujarat. At the time, Modi was the state’s Chief Minister. In response to the Prime Minister’s post, Vikrant penned a note, thanking him for his encouragement.

The Sabarmati Report box office performance

With an abundance of love pouring in from across the nation, The Sabarmati Report sustained well over the weekend. The film opened with a gross collection of Rs 1.69 crore on Friday, followed by Rs 2.62 crore on Saturday (Day 2), and demonstrated its strong presence on Sunday (Day 3) by collecting Rs 3.74 crore gross. This marks an impressive 44&#37 jump on Sunday. The film now stands at a total of Rs 8.05 crore gross for the weekend.

Balaji Motion Pictures, a division of Balaji Telefilms Ltd presents, A Vikir Films Production, ‘The Sabarmati Report’ starring Vikrant Massey, Raashii Khanna, and Ridhi Dogra, directed by Dheeraj Sarna and produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, Amul V Mohan and Anshul Mohan, a worldwide wide release by Zee Studios. The film is now released in theatres.

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