Pritam

Composer pritam reflects on the enduring music of 'Gangster' as it marks two decades. He shares poignant memories of collaborating with late singers KK and Zubeen Garg, revealing the deep emotional toll of performing their iconic songs. pritam discusses his personal ways of coping with loss, highlighting how the film's soundtrack evokes cherished friendships and irreplaceable voices.

Music composer Amaal Mallik publicly lauded pritam, calling the National Award winner his inspiration and a pioneer of commercial Hindi film music. Mallik expressed gratitude for pritam's decades of timeless music, stating that his generation learned to create modern yet simple tunes from him. He also referenced his own tribute song, 'Mere Dholna 3.0', to the acclaimed composer.

Lyricist Irshad Kamil amusingly recounted ignoring an initial message from Aamir Khan for 'Laal Singh Chaddha' due to an unstated sender. He later learned of the oversight from composer pritam. Kamil also praised his seamless creative collaboration with Khan, director Sunil Pandey, and composer Ram Sampath on the upcoming film 'Ek Din', which reunites Aamir Khan with Mansoor Khan.

In a notable operation, the Dhubri police have arrested Sofiur Rahman, a leading figure in a notorious burglary syndicate from Aironjongla village. Thanks to a tip-off, officers were able to seize Rs 1,20,000 and a mobile phone from the 35-year-old suspect, who is suspected of masterminding operations across various districts in western Assam.

In a significant crackdown, Dhubri police have dismantled a fraudulent marksheet operation tied to the English Education Academy. During the raid, authorities confiscated several pieces of evidence, including documents and high-tech equipment. The investigation was sparked by a student’s dubious marksheet, leading to revelations that the academy was allegedly selling fake degrees for hefty sums.

The song 'O Ri O Sanwariya' from 'Bhooth Bangla' reveals a tragic love triangle in Mangalpur, where Madhav's jealousy leads him to summon the demon Vadhusur, causing chaos and forcing Yashoda into marriage. Meanwhile, the film continues its steady box office run, nearing Rs 200 crore in its second week.

A political storm brews in Shivpuri after a video surfaced showing BJP MLA pritam Lodhi confronting police. Lodhi allegedly warned Karera SDOP Ayush Jakhad regarding action taken against his son. The incident follows an accident where an SUV, reportedly driven by the MLA's son, injured five people. Police maintain due procedure was followed in the investigation.

In a recent statement, Mohit Suri put rumors to rest, affirming that he wasn't approached for 'Awarapan 2', even though he shares a deep connection with Emraan Hashmi. He couldn't help but applaud Hashmi's impressive scene in Aryan Khan's latest venture, dubbing it 'kicka**'. Reflecting on their past, Suri also mentioned how Hashmi turned down a part in 'Aashiqui 2'.

An SUV allegedly driven by the son of a BJP MLA injured five people in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district. The vehicle reportedly rammed into a motorcycle and two women walking on the road. Police have registered a case against the MLA's son, Dinesh Lodhi, and are investigating the incident.

Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan has strongly criticized the trend of original lyricists being sidelined in recreated songs. He expressed disappointment over not being involved in past reworks like ‘Dilbar’ and questioned filmmakers' decisions. However, he praised ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ for including him, while also slamming music companies for overlooking experienced talent and creating "poor recreations."

Kolkata commuters face significant disruptions as buses and app cabs vanish from city roads ahead of the Assembly elections. Transporters report vehicles are requisitioned for election duties, impacting public transport availability and causing fare hikes. Many app cabs have also been garaged due to fear of requisition, leading to longer waits and increased costs for passengers.

Sufi singer Kavita Seth'a show 'Only Nazms' at Mumbai's Royal Opera House on April 26, offers a departure from conventional concerts. The performance emphasizes stillness, poetry, and an immersive listening experience, focusing on emotional depth and connection with nazms by renowned poets.

XIM University and IIT Bhubaneswar celebrated their postgraduate and annual convocations, respectively, awarding hundreds of degrees. Meanwhile, DPS Kalinga and St. Xavier's Senior Secondary School, Cuttack, achieved outstanding results in the CBSE Class X Board Examinations. Fakir Mohan University also hosted its annual festival, 'Unnmesh', emphasizing holistic student development.

Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar has operationalized a parallel taxi track (PTT) and rapid exit taxiway (RET) to enhance aircraft movement efficiency. These new facilities will significantly reduce holding and waiting times for both aircraft and passengers, leading to smoother operations and improved on-time performance, especially during peak hours and adverse weather conditions.

Vir Hirani, son of Rajkumar Hirani, casts Rasha Thadani opposite him in his debut film, the small‑town romance Lagan Laagi Re, directed by Sonali Rattan Deshmukh and produced by Jay Shewakramani under Northern Lights Films. Vir, who stars in the thriller series pritam Pedro, makes his big‑screen debut, while Rasha, known for Azaad, gears up for Laikey Laika and Srinivasa Mangapuram.

Seven men have been sentenced to three years in prison in Bhubaneswar for supplying pre-activated SIM cards and one-time passwords to suspected Pakistani spies. Arrested between May and June 2023, these individuals facilitated the creation of fake accounts and the spread of anti-India propaganda, impacting national security. Investigations into a larger racket are ongoing.