Bollywood playback singer Shreya Ghoshal has expressed a desire to take a break from playback singing, following in the footsteps of legendary singer Arijit Singh. In an interview, Ghoshal stated that live performances are an integral part of her identity and she does not want to rely on lip-syncing on stage. She praised Arijit Singh’s decision to quit playback singing, citing his sincerity and love for music as the reason why his fans connect with him deeply. Ghoshal began her playback singing career in 2002 with the film Devdas and has since won several awards, including a National Award. She has sung in multiple languages and has recently announced her world tour, which includes performances in the UK, US, India, and Abu Dhabi.
Meanwhile, Arijit Singh had announced on January 27 that he would no longer be singing playback for films, citing his desire to give the new generation a chance to grow. However, he clarified that he would continue to create music. In a related development, filmmaker organization has demanded that politician apologize for making derogatory remarks about actress Nithya Menen.
Veteran Bollywood actor Salmankhan’s father, Salim Khan, was discharged from the hospital on March 18, a month after being admitted due to brain hemorrhage. It is not clear whether the necessary equipment has been installed at his home, but an order has been placed. Actress Kangana Ranaut has responded to the controversy surrounding the song “Sarkar Charnetire” which features actors Akshay Kumar, Nora Fatehi, and Sanjay Dutt.
Rajab Butt’s mother has revealed the terms of reconciliation with her daughter-in-law Fatiha. Pakistani actor Mohib Mirza has expressed his views on Pakistani men marrying Indian women. His comments have been positively received on social media.
A lively exchange took place between Pakistani host and actor Fahad Mustafa and actress Sana Javed during a live show, with Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra also joining in. Bollywood actress Falak Naaz has criticized the unusual demands of a production house.
Veteran Bollywood actress Hema Malini said that the late actor Dharmendra’s success was due to the love of the masses. Senior Bollywood actor Nana Patekar scolded actor Pankaj Tripathi for his brief role in the Tamil film Kaala, saying he would thrash him if he took on a similar role again.
Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has called actor Arjun Khan his mentor. There was a recent reunion between Begum and Sahiba after a long time. Fans clashed at a live concert by Indian rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh in Delhi. Iranian authorities have confirmed the martyrdom of Pasdar-e-Enqelab General Ghulam Reza Suleimani and martyrdom of Martyr Morteza Larijani, the son of Iranian politician Ali Larijani.
French President Emmanuel Macron said that France would not participate in the operation to open the Strait of Hormuz. The Punjab government has prepared a new law to eliminate illegal arms, which includes a proposal to conduct a crackdown and impose harsh penalties. US President Donald Trump said that it was necessary to eliminate the nuclear threat from Iran. Most NATO allies have informed that they will not participate in the military operation against Iran.
