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Celebrated filmmaker K Viswanath dies at 92, celebs pay tribute

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Celebrated filmmaker and Dadasaheb Phalke awardee Kasinadhuni Viswanath passed away at a private hospital in Hyderabad on late Thursday night. He was 92. Vishwanath, a five-time national awardee, was unwell for some time and died due to age-related issues, family sources said.

The veteran filmmaker passed away around midnight on Thursday.

Popularly known as ‘Kalatapasvi’, Viswanath was born in February 1930 in Andhra Pradesh and started his career in filmmaking as a sound engineer under director Adurthi Subba Rao. Later, he went on to work as an assistant director for Telugu film Pathala Bhairavi in 1951.

Viswanath went on to direct award-winning films like Sankarabharanam, Sagara Sangamam, Swati Mutyam, Saptapadi, Kaamchor, Sanjog and Jaag Utha Insaan during his illustrious career.

Viswanath, who made 50 movies since 1965, is a household name in the Telugu film industry and also renowned for his work in Tamil cinema and the Bollywood industry. The veteran artiste also had a successful stint as an actor in movies such as Swarabhishekam, “Pandurangadu”, “Narasimha Naidu”, “Lakshmi Narasimha” and “Seemasimham”, “Kuruthipunal”, “Kakkai Siraginilae” and “Bagavathi”, among others.

Viswanath’s directorial debut Aatma Gowravam, starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, won the Nandi Award for the best feature film and followed more hits like Chelleli Kapuram, O Seeta Katha, Jeevana Jyoti and Sarada.

Viswanath was felicitated with the Dadasaheb Phalke award, the highest recognition in Indian cinema, in 2017, as its 48th recipient. Over a four-decade long career, the illustrious director was conferred with the Padma Shri in 1992 and has also collected five 20 Nandi Awards (given by the Andhra Pradesh government) and 10 Filmfare trophies including the Lifetime Achievement award.

Several big-wigs of the Indian film industry paid tributes to the legendary filmmaker.

RRR director SS Rajamouli in his tribute posted on Twitter said that Viswanath’s signature on Telugu cinema and art in general will shine brightly forever.

Jr NTR in his condolence pointed out the late director’s contributions to Telugu cinema, saying that Viswanath holds a high place among those who spread the fame of Telugu cinema across the continents. “He gave many incredible films like Shankarabharan and Sagara Sangam. The loss without him is never-ending. My deepest condolences to his family and may his soul rest in peace.”

Calling Viswanath his Guru, Veteran Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor shared a picture of himself with the late director and thanked the filmmaker for teaching him the ropes during the actor’s early years. He wrote: “K. Vishwanath Ji you taught me so much, being on set with you during Eeshwar was like being in a temple… RIP My Guru.”

In an emotional note, Tamil superstar Manmooty wrote: “Deeply saddened by the demise of Sri K Viswanath Garu. Had the privilege of being directed by him in Swathikiranam. My thoughts and prayers with his loved ones.”

AR Rahman wrote, “Anjali tradition, warmth, heart, music, dance, love …..your movies filled my childhood with humaneness and wonder! #ripkviswanathji.”

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao also expressed his condolences over the death of Viswanath.

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AAP MP confirms Parineeti Chopra, Raghav Chadha’s relationship

In a tweet, Sanjeev Arora extended his heartfelt congratulations to the rumoured couple and sent best wishes for their relationship.

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Raghav Chadha and Parineeti Chopra

Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra and AAP MP Raghav Chadha are hogging headlines ever since they were spotted together dining at a restaurant in Mumbai. Social media went bananas over this new rumoured couple leading to their marriage speculations.

Now, AAP MP Sanjeev Arora tweeted his congratulations to Chopra and Chadha for their union. In a tweet, he extended his heartfelt congratulations to the rumoured couple and sent best wishes for their relationship.

However, both Chopra and Chadha have not confirmed the news yet.

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When Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chopra were spotted together

It all started when Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha were papped twice exiting a restaurant in Mumbai. Upon being asked about the relationship rumour, the AAP MP couldn’t help but blush and playfully replied to the reporter saying he would answer about Rajneeti (politics) and not Parineeti.

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The video of his reply was widely circulated on social media.

Moreover, Parineeti Chopra was also spotted outside Manish Malhotra’s residence which fuelled her wedding rumours with Chaddha. A report in Hindustantimes confirmed their relationship and said the couple is at their happy place now and might tie the knot soon.

Another report in India Today also confirmed their relationship and said both families are happy with the couple coming together, however, no dates have been fixed yet for the wedding festivities to start.

The report also said the wedding will take place in the presence of close friends and families and will be a small affair.

On the work front, Parineeti Chopra was last seen in Code Name: Tiranga with Hardy Sandhu and in Unnchai co-starring Amitabh Bachchan, Neena Gupta, Anupam Kher, and others. She will be next seen in Chamkila and Capsule Gill.

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Anshula Kapoor makes her relationship with Rohan Thakkar Instagram official, see photo

In the picture shot at the exotic Maldives, the couple could be seen in a pool all smiles at each other behind a breathtaking sunset.

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Anshula Kapoor and Rohan Thakkar

Arjun Kapoor’s sister and social media influencer, Anshukla Kapoor, on Monday, made her relationship with Rohan Thakkar official. Kapoor shared a mushy picture with her boyfriend as the couple is celebrating their first love anniversary.

In the picture shot at the exotic Maldives, the couple could be seen in a pool all smiles at each other behind a breathtaking sunset.

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Soon after Anshula Kapoor shared the picture, several celebrities including her family members Sonam Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor, Maheep Kapoor, and others wished the couple on their first anniversary.

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Rumours of Kapoor dating Rohan Thakkar circulated when she first posted a mushy boomerang with him on her Instagram. However, the couple never confirmed their relationship officially up until now.

Reports said the couple flew to Thailand last year in December to attend a Maroon 5 concert to celebrate Anshula’s birthday. She shared multiple pictures and videos from the event as well.

Rohan Thakkar is a screenwriter who had also worked as a social media marketing executive and copywriter assistant at the Grey Group. He is best known for writing the screenplay of a short film The Novelist which came out in 2016.

On the other hand, Anshula Kapoor, last week, made headlines after she shared a string of bold photos on Instagram and spoke about body positivity. In a post, she opened up about her belief that bodysuits are not for her body shape. However, she decided to fight her inhibitions and own her stretch marks, cellulite, tummy rolls, etc and get the best of her and her insecurities.

Have a look at the photos here:

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Akanksha Dubey suicide: Actor’s mother accuses boyfriend Samar Singh of abetting suicide, alleges he used to beat her daughter

On Monday, her mother accused Singh and his brother of abetment of suicide. She also alleged that Samar used to beat up the actor.

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Bhojpuri actor Akanksha Dubey

After Tunisha Sharma, another young celebrity Akanksha Dubey died by suicide recently. The Bhojpuri actor was found dead at a Varanasi hotel where she was shooting for her next film.

Following the incident, an FIR was registered by Dubey’s mother, Madhu Dubey against the actor’s boyfriend Samar Singh. On Monday, her mother accused Singh and his brother of abetment of suicide. She also alleged that Samar used to beat up the actor.

The 25-year-old was found hanging in room no. 105 of Hotel Sumendra in Buddha City colony of Sarnath in Varanasi on late Sunday night. Reports said she was staying at the hotel with her makeup artist Rahul Sharma, spot-boy Sanjay Yadav, and hairdresser Rekha Maurya.

Reports further said her makeup artist received a call from the crew to bring Dubey to the sets. Sharma got no response after he knocked on the door and rang the doorbell multiple times. He then informed the hotel manager Ritesh Kumar Mehta following which they found her hanging from the ceiling fan.

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Multiple reports said Akanksha Dubey went live from her Instagram account hours before her death where she was seen crying. The clip from her Instagram Live is also going rounds on social media wherein she was seen covering her mouth his her hand and crying.

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No suicide note was found in the room and the police have suspected her rumoured boyfriend Samar Singh as he is untraceable.

Akanksha Dubey had 1.8 million followers on Instagram and had also shared a reel video a day before her suicide. Her music video Yeh Aara Kabhi Hara Nahi co-starring Pawan Singh was slated to release on March 26, the day she hung herself to death.

She made her acting debut with Mera Jung Mera Failsa and then featured in multiple films including Veeron Ke Veer, Fighter King, Mujhse Shadi Karogi, and others.

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