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Trilateral clash in NRNA America, Kharel, Sah for president, and Anup Khanal takes over as Adhikari general secretary

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The voting process for selecting the new leadership of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) USA began on Sunday. About 13,000 members of the association will vote for their preferred candidates through ballots sent via email and mobile. This time, there will be a three-way competition between Bhanu Kharel, Satendra Sah, and Ramhari Adhikari for the post of president. All three candidates were intensifying the final phase of activities to woo voters before the election. Due to the divisions, disputes, and internal dissatisfaction seen in the last term, this time the members have appeared more cautious in selecting the leadership. In states with a large number of voters, like California, New York, and Texas, members have expressed expectations for the new leadership. Along with the president, there is also competition for other positions, including vice president, general secretary, secretary, and others. All three candidates have entered the field with a pail. Anup Khanal from the...

Nani has been signed for SS Rajamouli's 'Mahabharata'.

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SS Rajamouli's latest film 'RRR' made history by winning an Oscar Award. Since then, there has been much anticipation for his next project. Currently, Rajamouli is working on 'SSMB 29' with actors Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, and the film's shooting has already begun.   Meanwhile, at an event in Hyderabad, Rajamouli spoke about his dream project, 'Mahabharata.' He revealed that Nani has been cast in the film. Rajamouli will first complete the shooting of 'SSMB 29' with Mahesh Babu. After that, he will focus on preparing for his dream project, 'Mahabharata.' Fans are highly excited about 'Mahabharata,' and the revelation of Nani's involvement has further increased the curiosity.

Junior NTR's 'Body Double' Rejects 'War 2'

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South Indian film 'RRR' star Junior NTR's 'body double' Ishwar Harris has refused to work in the film 'War 2'.   During an interview, he mentioned that the remuneration offered for the film was very low. He stated that the payment wasn't even enough to cover his flight expenses.   Ishwar Harris had been approached to body-double for Junior NTR in some scenes for 'War 2', but he declined the offer.   "I was asked if I wanted to work in 'War 2'. I immediately said yes. They told me to come to Mumbai by flight. But the payment was so low that it wouldn’t even cover my flight expenses," he said.   Ishwar also criticized Bollywood. He said, "In the Telugu film industry, we get paid well. Bollywood is worse than Telugu. I earned much more in Tollywood than what was offered here. Even though 'War 2' has a big budget, they should pay us fairly." The budget of the film is reported to be 200 crore rupees. The film stars ...

'Rohit Shetty is making sequels to Simmba and Sooryavanshi.

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Comedy or action, Rohit Shetty brings spice to his films, and audiences love it.   When sequels or franchises come, the box office earnings are usually low. But Rohit Shetty's sequels like Golmaal and Singham have set new records. Currently, he is preparing to work with John Abraham. Meanwhile, he has announced sequels to two of his films—Simmba and Sooryavanshi.   "Simmba Part 2 and Sooryavanshi's story will move forward. There is still a film to be made in the Cop Universe," he told the Indian media daily Jagran. Last year, Rohit Shetty's film Singham Again was released. The movie featured Deepika Padukone, Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor, and other stars.

Kristen Stewart marries her girlfriend

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Los Angeles. Hollywood actress Kristen Stewart, famous worldwide for the Twilight film series, has gotten married. Hollywood media reports that she has tied the knot with her longtime girlfriend.   Stewart had been dating Dylan Meyer for nearly six years. Photos of their wedding have caused a sensation on social media. Kristen had publicly announced years ago that she is bisexual. Dylan is a screenwriter by profession. The Twilight star married her longtime girlfriend in a private ceremony held in Los Angeles, USA. The couple got engaged three years ago.   According to TMZ, the 35-year-old Stewart and 37-year-old Meyer exchanged vows on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at their Los Angeles home, coinciding with Easter. Only close friends and family were present at the ceremony. The portal has also released wedding photos.   Kristen and Dylan met while working together on a film. Rumors of their romantic relationship first surfaced in August 2019. Later, in October 2...

"Earnings of 'Kesari 2' Bring Relief to Akshay Kumar"

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Kathmandu. Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has found relief with the earnings of his latest film, Kesari 2. The film has earned 17.25 crore Indian rupees across India in its first two days of release.   Titled Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh, this courtroom drama opened with 7.75 crore rupees on its first day and collected 9.50 crore rupees on the second day, Saturday. The film stars Akshay alongside R. Madhavan and Ananya Pandey in lead roles. At a time when Akshay's films have been consistently underperforming, the earnings of this movie have brought him some relief. However, compared to the 2019 release (Kesari), this film's earnings are lower.   Indian film analysis agency Sacnilk has projected that the film could earn around 30 crore rupees in its first weekend. Akshay, who has been delivering back-to-back flops amid Bollywood's recent sluggish box office performance, seems to have regained some confidence with this film. The movie is expecte...

Who is actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu dating after divorce?

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South Indian actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is in the news.   She has been in the spotlight due to a romantic relationship after her divorce. Reports of her new relationship spread after she was seen with a man at a sports event, a party, and a temple.   According to the Indian media outlet Dainik Jagran, her name has been linked with director Raj Nidimoru. They have been frequently spotted together lately.   Social media users have been reacting after seeing Samantha and Raj together. One user wrote, "Second marriage confirmed." Raj Nidimoru is a renowned director in India. Along with DK, he has created several hit web series. He has worked on projects like The Family Man with Manoj Bajpayee, Farzi with Shahid Kapoor, and Citadel Honey Bunt with Varun Dhawan and Samantha. He is also active in films.   Samantha married Naga Chaitanya in 2017, but they divorced in 2021.

The trailer (video) of Nawazuddin Siddiqui's 'Costaao'.

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The trailer for the Bollywood film 'Costao', starring actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, has been released.   On Thursday, the trailer was made public via the ZEE5 YouTube channel. The released trailer showcases a scene involving the smuggling of 1500 kg of gold.   While releasing the trailer, ZEE5 wrote, "The story of a real hero, a customs officer who shook an entire crime network. This is not just a battle, it's a legacy built on sacrifice." Directed by Sejal Shah, the film features Nawazuddin Siddiqui alongside actors like Priya Bapat, Kishor Kumar G, Gagan Dev Riar, and Hussain Dalal, among others. The movie will premiere on ZEE5 starting 1st May.

Glamour took over the Grammys' red carpet – check out the photos!

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Los Angeles. The prestigious music award ceremony, the Grammys, was held in Los Angeles, USA. A red carpet event was organized before the formal program. On this occasion, renowned personalities from the music industry walked the red carpet. Some were seen in glamorous outfits, while others arrived in unique attire.   Renowned singer Beyoncé made history by winning 'Album of the Year' for the first time. Her album Cowboy Carter successfully secured the award. Similarly, rapper Kendrick Lamar won the awards for Best Rap Performance for Not Like Us, as well as Song of the Year and Record of the Year. This time, artists like Chapell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, and others also succeeded in winning awards. Let's take a look at the red carpet photos:

Death threat to Salman Khan again

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Bollywood actor Salman Khan has received death threats again.   According to the Indian media outlet Dainik Bhaskar, an unknown person sent a WhatsApp message to the Worli Transport Department in Mumbai, threatening to blow up Salman Khan's car with a bomb.   The message stated, "We will enter Salman Khan's house and kill him." The Worli Police in Mumbai have registered a complaint against the unknown individual under Section 351(2)(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and have launched an investigation.   Last year, on April 14, gunshots were fired at Salman Khan's Galaxy Apartments. The attack was carried out by the Lawrence Gang. Following the incident, the police arrested seven individuals, one of whom died by suicide in jail.

Nusrat's reaction to being dropped from “Dream Girl 2”

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Bollywood actress Nusrat Bharucha is currently in the news due to her new film Chhorii 2. On this occasion, she spoke about being dropped from Dream Girl 2 in an interview.   "I was saddened not to be a part of Dream Girl's sequel. All the other actors from the film were there except me, which I didn’t like. But it’s okay, no problem. I will work with whoever wants to work with me," she told the Indian media outlet Dainik Bhaskar. Nusrat Bharucha had appeared in Dream Girl alongside Ayushmann Khurrana. Their on-screen pairing was highly appreciated by the audience. However, in Dream Girl 2, actress Ananya Pandey was cast in her place.

Emraan Hashmi's 'Ground Zero' sets this record even before its release

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Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Ground Zero.   The film is set to hit theaters on April 25. Meanwhile, the movie is making history after 38 years. After its theatrical release, a special premiere will be held for certain individuals. Ground Zero is the first film to do something like this in 38 years. After 38 years, a red carpet premiere of the film will be held in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. The premiere event is scheduled for April 18. No film premiere has taken place in Srinagar in the last 38 years. On this occasion, the film will first be screened for the Army personnel who are stationed at the border, protecting India. The story of the film is based in Kashmir. Directed by Tejas Vijay Deoskar, Ground Zero* features performances by Emraan Hashmi, Sai Tamhankar, Zoya Hussain, Lalit Prabhakar, Mukesh Tiwari, and others.

Change in the show date of Ashok Sharma's 'Double Triple'"

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Kathmandu. The release date of the film 'Double Triple', directed by Ashok Sharma, has been changed. Previously scheduled for release during Fulpati (the seventh day of Dashain), the film will now hit theaters on Falgun 1 (mid-February) to coincide with Valentine’s Day. Director Sharma announced the new release date in a Facebook post on the eve of the Nepali New Year 2082.   In his post, Sharma wrote, "Since many films are releasing during Dashain, we tried to coordinate with other producers for a safe and balanced release. However, no one was willing to adjust even slightly. Therefore, 'Double Triple' will now release on Falgun 1, 2082." The film stars Dayahang Rai, Khagendra Lamichhane, Miruna Magar, Keki Adhikari, Rajaram Paudel, Uday Subba, Wilson Bikram Rai, Maotse Gurung, Buddhi Tamang, Ramprasad Khanal, and Suravir Pandit. The story and screenplay were written by director Sharma in collaboration with Rajesh Sitoula.   The film features Shambhujit Basko...

Release date of the film “Sitamol” announced, poster unveiled

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Kathmandu – The release date of the film “Sitamol”, directed by Raj Bahadur Sane, has been announced. On the occasion of the Nepali New Year 2082, today, the 1st of Baisakh, the film's poster was unveiled, and the release date was declared for the 23rd of Sawan.     The poster features the lead actors, Saugat Malla and Benisha Hamal. In the poster, Saugat is seen holding a red flag with the support of Baisakhi, while Benisha stands beside him in a cheerful pose, carrying a child. From the poster, it can be inferred that they play the roles of husband and wife in the film.   The film portrays the story of the Maoist People's War. Saugat plays the role of a wounded warrior in the conflict. Alongside Saugat and Benisha, the film also stars Lokendra Lekhak, Bhugol Karki, Hiunwala Gautam, Dinesh Regmi, Samip Niroula, Januka Bishwakarma, RR Khadka, Gyanu Malla, Pawan Bhattarai, Kajal Bhujel, and child artists Karan Nepali and Aaradhya Rajyalaxmi DC.   Produced by...

"Oscar's red carpet"

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Los Angeles. The winners of the 97th Academy Awards were announced in 23 categories. Adrien Brody won the Oscar for Best Actor for the film The Brutalist, while Mickey Madison won the Oscar for Best Actress for the film Honor.   This year, Honor won the most awards—five—including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Editing, and Best Actress. The second-highest winner, The Brutalist, received three awards.   Before the award ceremony, a red carpet event was also held. Here are some pictures: