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Rahul Deshpande Announces Divorce After 17 Years of Marriage, Commits to Co-Parenting


Renowned classical singer Rahul Deshpande has officially announced his divorce after 17 years of marriage. Though legally finalized in September 2024, he shared the news on Instagram on 2nd September 2025, highlighting the mutual nature of the decision and reaffirming his dedication to co-parenting their daughter, Renuka.

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BSNL Partners with OTTplay to Launch Premium Mobile Entertainment Packs


Indiaโ€™s first AI-powered OTT content discovery and distribution platform will provide BSNL users with curated access to a wide range of OTT content and 300+ live TV channels. Robert J Ravi, CMD of BSNL, announced the rollout of Premium Content Packs aimed at boosting digital engagement, especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets. The service will be accessible via BSNL, Self Care App, GPay, PhonePe, and other popular platforms.

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Dulquer Salmaan Removes Dialogue from Lokah: Chapter 1 After Backlash from Kannadigas


Dominic Arunโ€™s Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen-starrer Lokah: Chapter 1 โ€“ Chandra is receiving praise for everything except one controversial dialogue. In a scene, the antagonist refers to Bengaluru girls in a derogatory manner, which sparked outrage online. Wayfarer Films, Dulquer Salmaanโ€™s production house, has since issued a public apology and confirmed the dialogue has been removed. The apology has been taken seriously by many, especially among the Kannadiga community.

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Shilpa Shetty Announces Closure of Iconic Bastian Bandra Restaurant Amid Controversy


Bollywood actress and entrepreneur Shilpa Shetty Kundra has announced the closure of the Bastian Bandra restaurant, a celebrity-favourite hotspot in Mumbai. The decision comes weeks after she and her husband Raj Kundra were accused of defrauding a businessman.

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DRI Slaps โ‚น102 Crore Penalty on Kannada Actress Ranya Rao in Gold Smuggling Case


The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has imposed a penalty of โ‚น102 crore on Kannada actress Ranya Rao in connection with a high-profile gold smuggling case uncovered earlier this year. The case has sent shockwaves across the film industry and enforcement circles.