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Preity Zinta shocked as random woman kisses her daughter, slams paparazzi for laughing at wheelchair-bound man harassing her

She also lashed out at paparazzi for laughing at the situation and uploading their photos, videos, and sound bytes on social media without their permission.

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4 years ago

April 8, 2023

Preity Zinta shocked as random woman kisses her daughter, slams paparazzi for laughing at wheelchair-bound man harassing her

Bollywood actor Preity Zinta recently took to Instagram and shared two such incidents that shook her to the core. She opened up about two incidents where she and her daughter Gia were harassed.

One incident happened when an unknown woman took photos of her daughter without her permission and later forcefully kissed her. While in another incident, a wheelchair-bound man tried to stop her for money and when she didn’t give, he followed her car.

She also lashed out at paparazzi for laughing at the situation and uploading their photos, videos, and sound bytes on social media without their permission.

On a long note, she wrote two events that happened this week that have left her a bit shaken. Recalling the first incident, she said the first one is regarding her daughter Gia where a woman tried to take her photo. Preity said when they politely asked her not to take photos she walked away, then suddenly scooped her daughter in her arms and planted a big wet kiss next to her mouth and ran off saying what a cute baby.

She said the woman lives in an elite building and happened to be in the garden where her kids were playing. She said if she wasn’t a celebrity she probably would have reacted badly but kept her cool as she didn’t want to make a scene.

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Preity then shared another incident where she was harassed by a handicapped man. In the video, Preity is seen sitting in her car and as she tried to close the door the man kept saying please. The actor politely replied, Sorry, she has a flight to catch. As the car drove away, a person in a wheelchair kept asking for money. While the car tried to leave the area, the man knocked on the door, shouted at them, and even followed the vehicle.

Referring to the video, she wrote, she had a plane to catch and this handicapped man kept trying to stop her. She said over the years he has harassed her for money and she said she has given it to him when she could.

She said she didn’t have money to give and was just carrying a credit card so when he asked for money she politely refused. She said the lady with her gave him some money from her purse. He threw it back at her because it wasn’t enough and started getting aggressive. The man followed her for some time and got more aggressive.

Preity also slammed the photographers for filming and laughing at the situation and not helping her. She said the photographers found this incident funny. Instead of helping us they filmed and laughed.

No one told him not to follow the car or harass them as anyone could have gotten hurt. Had there been an accident, she would have been blamed, she said. My being a celebrity would have been questioned. Bollywood would have been blamed and a lot of negativity would have spread, she added.

Preity also urged the paparazzi to as her for photos, videos and sound bytes and have the grace, humanity, and maturity to act and help in the future instead of filming and laughing because most of the time it’s not funny, she added.

The actress signed off the post saying that her kids’ privacy should not be violated. She wrote, most importantly her children are not part of a package deal and are not meant to be preyed on so please leave them alone and don’t come to them for photos or touch/grab them. They are infants and need to be treated like infants, not celebrities, she added.

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CID creator BP Singh dies of heart attack, film industry pays tribute

B.P. Singh, the creator and producer-director of CID, has died after suffering a heart attack. His contribution to Indian television has prompted tributes from colleagues and members of the entertainment industry.

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October 27, 2026

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Veteran television producer-director B.P. Singh, best known for creating the popular crime investigation series CID, has died after suffering a heart attack. His death on Tuesday, October 27, prompted tributes from colleagues and members of the entertainment industry, who remembered his contribution to Indian television.

Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit shared the news of Singh’s death in a social media post, remembering him as an accomplished filmmaker whose work had captivated audiences through shows such as CID and Aahat.

Pandit also recalled his association with Singh during the latter’s tenure as president of the Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association. Expressing grief over the loss, he described Singh as a close friend and a person whose work would continue to inspire future generations.

The last rites are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 28, according to Pandit’s post.

BP Singh’s contribution to Indian television

Born Brijendra Pal Singh, B.P. Singh established himself as a prominent figure in Indian television through his work as a producer and director. He created CID, one of the country’s longest-running crime investigation shows, which premiered in 1998 and followed a team of Mumbai crime branch officers investigating cases.

The series became widely recognised among television audiences and ran for around two decades. Singh also occasionally appeared on the show as DCP Shamsher Singh Chitrole.

One of the show’s notable milestones came in October 2004, when a special episode was filmed in a single continuous take lasting 111 minutes. The achievement received recognition in the Limca Book of Records and the Guinness World Records.

Singh’s work was not limited to crime dramas. He was also associated with Aahat, a popular horror television series that aired from 1995 to 2015. His other projects included Khaaki, Abhay and SuperCops Vs Super Villains.

Ashoke Pandit remembers the veteran filmmaker

In his tribute, Pandit recalled Singh’s professional achievements and their personal association. He praised the filmmaker’s work on CID and Aahat and expressed condolences to his family and loved ones.

Singh’s death marks the loss of a veteran television professional whose productions helped shape crime and horror programming in India.

His work on CID and Aahat remains a significant part of his legacy in Indian television.

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Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan, known for Welcome and Hera Pheri, dies at 56

Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan, known for his memorable supporting role in Welcome, has died at 56.

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Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan, who appeared in several Hindi films and was particularly remembered for his role in the 2007 comedy Welcome, has died at the age of 56.

Khan was known for playing supporting characters across Hindi cinema and had worked in films spanning several decades. His role as Balu in Welcome remains among his best-known performances.

Mushtaq Khan’s film career

Mushtaq Khan appeared in a wide range of films during his career. His filmography included Aashiqui, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Gopi Kishan, Krantiveer, Raja, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Jodi No. 1 and Hera Pheri.

He also featured in more recent films including Stree 2, Gadar 2, Baby John, Dhoom Dhaam and Jaat. His filmography lists acting work continuing into 2026.

In Welcome, Khan played Balu, a supporting character in the comedy starring Akshay Kumar, Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor and other prominent actors.

Khan’s career also included television work, with his credits spanning a wide range of acting roles over the years.

Mushtaq Khan dies at 56

The actor’s death was reported on September 24, 2026. Reports said Khan had been undergoing treatment after being diagnosed with liver cancer and had been hospitalised for around 15 days. Further details surrounding his death were awaited in the initial reports.

Mushtaq Khan was 56. IMDb lists his date of birth as December 31, 1969.

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Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcome baby girl, their second child

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have welcomed their second child, a baby girl. The couple announced the birth on Instagram.

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Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have welcomed their second child, a baby girl. The couple announced the arrival of their daughter on Instagram on Saturday through a post featuring a baby’s footprint.

The newborn is the couple’s second daughter. Deepika and Ranveer became parents for the first time in September 2024, when they welcomed their daughter Dua.

The couple has not announced the name of their newborn daughter in the post.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s last spotting

Just a day before the announcement, Deepika Padukone visited Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple with Ranveer Singh and his parents.

Deepika was seen wearing an orange and purple kurta set, while Ranveer wore a purple kurta with white trousers. The visit came as the couple awaited the arrival of their second child.

Interestingly, the couple had also visited Siddhivinayak Temple in September 2024, shortly before the birth of their first daughter Dua.

Deepika and Ranveer’s family

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh married on November 14, 2018, in Lake Como, Italy. Their wedding featured ceremonies reflecting their Konkani and Sindhi backgrounds.

The couple’s relationship began while working together on Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela in 2013. They later got engaged in 2015 and welcomed their first child, Dua, on September 8, 2024.