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Renowned Indian actress Sridevi is fondly remembered for her unforgettable roles and her principled stance on personal boundaries in the film industry. A particularly controversial moment arose during the production of 'Guru' when director Umesh Mehra allegedly found a loophole to add a kissing scene that Sridevi had outright rejected.

Sujoy Ghosh said ignoring plagiarism allegations over 'Kahaani 2' led to a decade-long legal battle, later quashed by the Supreme Court. He urged creators to take such claims seriously. At an SWA session, Jyoti Kapoor also recalled her plagiarism dispute, highlighting its emotional toll and the public backlash she faced despite winning her case.

Get ready for 'Pagglait 2' as Sanya Malhotra returns in the much-anticipated sequel, continuing the original's blend of grief and quiet humour. Director Umesh Bist is back, promising the same emotional depth and character focus. Filming is slated for August-September 2026, marking another content-driven film getting a second chapter.

Election officials in Davanagere South had to break open the EVM strong room due to a missing key, briefly delaying the bypoll counting. Despite this, Congress candidate Samarth Shamanur took a significant lead. In Bagalkot, Congress candidate Umesh Meti secured a decisive victory, winning by over 21,000 votes.

In an ambitious move to influence Bihar's political landscape, JD(U) leader Nishant Kumar is set to kick off the 'Sadbhav Yatra' on May 3 in Bagaha. This initiative aims to connect with the grassroots and lay the groundwork for progress and unity within the state.