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The Hindu · 2h ago entertainment

Pradeep Rawat, 'Lagaan' and 'Ghajini' actor, dies at 74 after cancer battle

  • Indian actor Pradeep Rawat died on August 4, 2026, at age 74 following a battle with cancer.
  • Rose to stardom as Ashwatthama in 'Mahabharat'; best known for roles in Aamir Khan films 'Lagaan' and 'Ghajini'.
  • Career spanned TV and film across Indian industries, including 'Sarfarosh,' 'The Hero: Story of a Spy,' 'Chhava,' and serials 'Chandrakanta' and 'Yug'.
  • Death confirmed by 'Lagaan' co-star Yashpal Sharma with a tribute on social media.
Times of India · 3h ago entertainment

Selleck on Self-Improvement: 'We Can Always Be Better Than We Think'

  • Tom Selleck's 'Blue Bloods' character says: "Few of us are as good as we think we are; none of us is as good as we can be"
  • The quote emphasizes continuous self-improvement and warns against overestimating one's abilities
  • Selleck, 81, played Frank Reagan in the police drama from 2010 to 2024
  • The dialogue conveys that true potential expands through continuous learning and perseverance
Indian Express · 3h ago entertainment

Bhojpuri actress Amrapali Dubey says motherhood before marriage is non-negotiable

  • Amrapali Dubey, a major Bhojpuri cinema star, plans to adopt a daughter before marriage
  • She has desired motherhood since childhood and considers it non-negotiable, willing to adjust her career to prioritize parenting
  • Dubey revealed the plans on Bhojpuri Bawaal reality show; hasn't yet told her family, who push for marriage
  • She prioritizes becoming a mother over marriage and has no interest in arranged marriage proposals
Indian Express · 4h ago entertainment

Sohail Khan takes full blame for divorce; psychologist questions if excessive self-blame is healthy

  • On reality show Alliance, Sohail Khan took complete responsibility for his 25-year marriage's end with Seema Sajdeh, citing his own behavior and work stress as factors
  • Brother Salman Khan questioned whether Sohail should shoulder all blame, suggesting Sohail was being overly self-critical about the separation
  • Psychotherapist Sonal Khangarot explains that relationships involve both partners; taking complete responsibility can lead to guilt, anxiety, and reduced self-esteem
  • Healthy accountability means acknowledging your role and learning from mistakes—not assuming responsibility for everything that went wrong in the relationship
  • Experts recommend processing regret through self-reflection, therapy, and developing healthier communication skills rather than carrying the entire burden alone
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· 4h ago entertainment

Actor Pradeep Rawat, known for 'Ghajini' and 'Lagaan', dies at 74 after cancer relapse

  • Pradeep Rawat died Aug 4 at age 74 after cancer relapse; hospitalized for one month with platelet complications
  • Survived cancer four years ago; relapse occurred 1.5 months ago, prompting hospitalization
  • Best known for playing villain Ghajini Dharmatma in original Tamil film and blockbuster 2008 Hindi remake
  • Also starred as Ashwatthama in BR Chopra's 1988 Mahabharat series and Deva in Lagaan (2001); worked across Hindi and South Indian cinema for decades
Indian Express · 5h ago entertainment

Actor Jimmy Shergill demands reform: Hindi film crew work 18-hour days versus actors' 15 hours

  • Crew members work ~18 hours daily: 3 hours before shooting, 12 hours on set, 3 hours for equipment teardown, plus commute time
  • Actors work ~15 hours per day; Shergill says crew demands are harder and the schedule is unsustainable for health and family life
  • Shergill calls for standardized 12-hour working days to match global film industry standards and prioritize worker wellbeing over profits
  • Crew members begin setup hours before actors arrive and remain long after actors leave; many depend on the work despite poor conditions
  • Shergill, starring in Netflix's 'Operation Safed Sagar' (premiere Aug 7), acknowledged actors' privilege relative to behind-the-scenes workers
Indian Express · 5h ago entertainment

Suriya took emergency loans to save Karuppu; film became Rs 310 crore hit

  • Last-minute financial crisis forced actor Suriya to take emergency loans before Karuppu's May 15, 2026 release; postponement resolved within one day
  • Film grossed Rs 310.12 crore worldwide, becoming one of 2026's highest-grossing Tamil films despite production turmoil
  • Suriya credits wife Jyotika's trust in backing the loans, acknowledging the family faced severe financial consequences if the film had failed
  • Financiers and theatre owners reduced payment terms (25–30%) to enable the film's release, averting collapse
  • Karuppu, directed by RJ Balaji and starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, was ultimately released and became a commercial success
Guardian World · 5h ago entertainment

Italian woman recovers €1m lottery ticket from garbage with help of refuse collectors

  • Italian woman won €1 million lottery ticket but accidentally threw it away without realizing the prize amount
  • After learning of her win from a family member, she contacted waste collectors who identified and stopped the garbage truck
  • Workers searched for over a day and found the ticket miraculously intact among the rubbish
  • Woman agreed to cover the specialized search costs—a gamble that paid off with a €1m prize
Indian Express · 5h ago entertainment

Dev Anand ambushed into presenting award with ex-lover Suraiya after decades of separation

  • Dev Anand and actress Suraiya fell in love early in their film careers but broke up when her family opposed their interfaith Hindu-Muslim marriage; they had no contact for decades
  • Award organizers secretly arranged them to present an award together without Dev's knowledge, which he viewed as a manipulative trick
  • At their first reunion in decades, both became emotional; Dev touched Suraiya's cheek and said her name before leaving the event upset
  • Organizers apologized to Dev the following day
NPR News · 7h ago entertainment

13 new August books include literary fiction, graphic novels, and Moriarty's 'Big Little Truths'

  • Thirteen new books release in August across genres including literary fiction, graphic novels, history, and memoir
  • Liane Moriarty's 'Big Little Truths' reunites characters from 'Big Little Lies' a decade later, introducing a new mystery involving a severed finger
  • Edwidge Danticat returns to adult fiction with 'Dèy' after 12+ years, exploring trauma and Haitian American identity
  • Featured titles include Téa Obreht's multi-era Great Plains novel, Jill Lepore's critique of AI replacing democracy, and Richard Russo's small-town narrative

Yesterday

BBC World · 21h ago entertainment

Ariana Grande steps back from public work citing ongoing body scrutiny

  • Ariana Grande will step back from public work after finishing her Eternal Sunshine Tour in September 2026.
  • Decision follows intense social media scrutiny about her appearance, escalated by her new album 'Petal' released Friday.
  • She is cancelling her role in 'Sunday in the Park with George' at London's Barbican in 2027.
  • Grande has been in spotlight for 15+ years; previously asked people to stop commenting on her body.
  • Her new music addresses the pressures of fame and public scrutiny she has experienced.

Saturday

Ars Technica · 3d ago entertainment

Nolan's Odyssey film defended against classicist Emily Wilson's critique

  • Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has earned over $700 million at the box office and is expected to receive multiple Oscar nominations
  • The nearly 3-hour film tells King Odysseus (Matt Damon) returning home after the Trojan War, structured around his fragmented memories recovering from trauma
  • Major Hollywood stars including Charlize Theron, Zendaya, and Jon Bernthal have limited screen time, which some critics criticized as wasteful of talent
  • Classicist Emily Wilson published a negative review in the London Review of Books questioning Nolan's narrative choices and lack of anti-war messaging
  • The reviewer defends Nolan's artistic vision, arguing Wilson's critiques fundamentally misunderstand the film's intent to show Odysseus' fractured perspective