Shilpa Rao

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Burglary at Sangeeta Bijlanis farmhouse in Pune, valuables stolen: Report

19 Jul 2025

Veteran Bollywood actress Sangeeta Bijlani recently became the victim of a burglary at her farmhouse located in Maval, Pune. The incident came to light on July 18, 2025, when Bijlani visited the property after a considerable gap. Burglary at Sangeeta Bijlanis farmhouse in Pune, valuables stolen: Report According to a report by Times Now, the actress was accompanied by two house helpers during her visit. Upon arrival, she discovered that the main gate of the farmhouse had been broken open. On further inspection, she found that the window grills had been damaged, one television set was missing, and another had been left broken. In her official complaint filed with Superintendent of Police Sandeep Singh Gill, Bijlani revealed that several household items, including CCTV cameras, a bed, and a refrigerator, had also been vandalised. The break-in reportedly resulted in the theft of several valuable belongings. Local police are currently investigating the matter. They are reviewing CCTV footage from the premises in an effort to identify the culprits and determine the timeline of the incident. As of now, Sangeeta Bijlani has not issued any public statement regarding the burglary, nor has she addressed it on her social media platforms. Though she has been away from the film industry for several years, Bijlani remains a prominent figure in public life. Known for her roles in popular films of the late 1980s and early 1990ssuch as Tridev , Hathyar , Gunahon Ka Devta , Jurm , and Hatim Tai she continues to make headlines through her appearances at social events. Just a few days before the break-in, the actress celebrated her 65th birthday with a grand party attended by several celebrities, including Salman Khan. Photos and videos from the celebration quickly made their way across social media.

Arijit Singh lends soulful voice to Fawad Khan, Vaani Kapoor-starrer 'Khudaya Ishq' song, check out

14 Apr 2025

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 14 : The excitement level among fans has been upped ever since they learned about the return of Pakistani actor Fawad Khan to Bollywood with 'Abir Gulaal' film opposite Vaani Kapoor.On Monday, the makers treated the audience to the film's love anthem 'Khudaya Ishq', which is sung by Arijit Singh and Shilpa Rao. The music is composed by Amit Trivedi."Creating the music for Abir Gulaal has been a truly enriching journey, and this first song is a testament to the beautiful synergy between Kumaar's evocative words and the melodious voice of Arijit Singh alongside Shilpa Rao. It's a melody woven with emotion, and I sincerely hope it touches the hearts of everyone who listens," Amit Trivedi said in a press note.Have a look at the romantic chemistry between Fawad and Vaani in 'Khudaya Ishq' songView this post on InstagramA post shared by Saregama India (@saregama_official)Directed by Aarti S. Bagdi, Abir Gulaal follows the journey of two individuals whose unexpected bond leads them to emotional healing and a blossoming love.On April 1, the film's teaser was unveiled. The teaser saw Fawad and Vaani sharing a tender moment inside a car, enjoying the rain, before the playful exchange of dialogue ignites their chemistry.When Vaani teasingly asked, "Are you flirting with me?", Fawad responded with his signature charm, "Do you want me to?"The teaser concluded with the heartwarming message, "Bringing love back."According to Bagdi, the film explores how love can emerge as a beautiful, unanticipated consequence of healing.The film's producers are Vivek B Agrawal, Avantika Hari, and Rakesh Sippy.Fawad's return to the silver screen comes almost nine years after his last Bollywood film, 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' (2016), following the controversy around the ban on Pakistani artists after the 2016 Uri Attack.Fawad Khan became a household name in India with his stellar performance in Pakistani drama 'Zindagi Gulzar Hai' (2012) followed by his appearance in Bollywood films such as 'Khoobsurat' (2014) and 'Kapoor & Sons' (2016).

Ed Sheeran surprises Bengaluru fans with flawless Telugu, sings Devara's 'Chuttamalle' song with Shilpa Rao

10 Feb 2025

On Sunday, the British singer-songwriter was joined by Shilpa Rao during the concert, marking an iconic collaboration as they sang a Telugu song 'Chuttamalle' on the stage. Sheeran's Bengaluru concert was full of wonders. With superhit songs like 'Perfect', 'Photograph' and others in his arsenal, the singer decided to elevate his performance a notch higher after performing the hit Telugu song 'Chuttamalle' on Sunday. The singer was joined by Shilpa Rao, the original singer of the song, on stage. Ed Sheeran's performance enthralled the audience as they gave loud shout-outs to his performance. Taking to his Instagram handle, Ed Sheeran shared a snippet of their performance from the concert. In the video, the British singer nailed the Telugu lyrics of 'Chuttamalle' almost perfectly as he sang a duet with Shilpa Rao. "Obsessed with @shilparao's voice for the last while, a real privilege to share the stage tonight, and learn a new language!" wrote Ed Sheeran. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos)Hours before the concert, Ed Sheeran suffered a setback during his impromptu performance on Church Street after the Bengaluru Police abruptly stopped his song by plucking out the speaker plugs.The singer, who is currently on his India tour, responded hours later, claiming that his team had obtained prior permission to perform in the area.A viral video shows the artist starting the performance before the police intervened and cut the cables, stopping the performance within a minute.Speaking on the incident, Shekar T Tekkannanavar, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for Central Bengaluru, clarified the situation.Tekkannanavar explained, "A member among the event organisers came to meet me to seek permission for the Streetside performance at Church Street. I refused to give permission because Church Street gets very crowded. That is the reason he was asked to vacate the place."Ed Sheeran is currently on his India tour. He performed in Bengaluru on Sunday. He has already performed in Hyderabad and Chennai.During his Chennai concert, he was joined on stage by legendary composer AR Rahman. The two performed a rendition of the classic song 'Urvashi'.Before the concert, Sheeran also met AR Rahman and his son AR Ameen. Rahman shared pictures of their meeting on Instagram, where Sheeran was seen taking pictures and sitting at Rahman's music console. The caption read, "Photos by Ed Sheeran."He will also perform in Shillong and Delhi NCR in the coming days.

Producer Vinod Bhanushali takes holy dip at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj

4 Feb 2025

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 4 : Producer Vinod Bhanushali took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Monday. Vinod was accompanied by his friends and family. In the series of photos shared on Instagram, the producer was seen taking a holy dip along with his wife Rinku Bhanushali. The producer also paid gratitude to actor Puneet Singh Vats and his wife Isha for taking care of him and his family during the trip. The producer also met the revered Shri Swami Padmanabh Sharan Ji. He wrote,"An enriching journey at the Kumbh that left us in awe of our age-old traditions. A heartfelt thank you to @puneetsinghvats Judge #ManasVatsa, and his wife #IshaJi for their warmth and care, making this trip safe and truly memorable for my wife and me. Thank you for welcoming us into your family, a friendship that will go a long way. Your hospitality added so much to this incredible experience. Grateful for the opportunity to meet the revered Shri Swami Padmanabh Sharan Ji -- truly enlightening." wrote Puneet Singh Vats. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Vinod Bhanushali (@vinod.bhanushali)Earlier, veteran actor-turned-politician Hema Malini took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya."It is my good fortune that I got the opportunity to take a 'snan' on this auspicious day," the BJP MP said.Apart from Hema Malini, several other celebrities, including Sunil Grover, Kabir Khan, Guru Randhawa, Avinash Tiwary, Mamta Kulkarni, and Anupam Kher, have also participated in the grand religious gathering.The lead singer of Coldplay band, Christ Martin, along with his girlfriend and actress Dakota Johnson, took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on February 1.In the visuals surfacing on the internet, Chris was seen in black shorts while the actress opted for a Kurta and trousers.The 'Yellow' singer arrived in Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela on January 27. In the visuals captured by ANI, Chris and Dakota were seen sitting in a car.The couple, dressed in saffron-coloured attire, appeared excited as they reached the holy city, drawing attention as they made their way through the crowd.

Song 'Mere Mehboob' from Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video out now: RajKummar Rao, Triptii Dimri bring energy to trippy track

23 Sep 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 23 : Makers of the upcoming film 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video' have released the new song Mere Mehboob, featuring actors RajKummar Rao and Triptii Dimri.The song, which is composed by duo Sachin-Jigar, has a mix of energetic beats and melodies, with vocals by Shilpa Rao and Sachet Tandon and lyrics by Priya Saraiya.The song is a sensuous and trippy track, with RajKummar and Triptii bringing their energetic chemistry to the screen. The song is choreographed by Ganesh Acharya.Taking to his Instagram account, RajKummar dropped the video, with a caption that read, "Pesh hai Vicky Vidya ki aur se, dilon pe cha jane wala ek behtareen geet #MereMehboob Song Out Now!#VickyVidyaKaWohWalaVideo in cinemas on 11th October."A few days ago, the makers also released the film's trailer, which offers a sneak peek into the hilarious journey of Vicky (RajKummar) and Vidya (Triptii), as they, along with their family, go all out to recover their missing "suhagraat CD" in the scenic town of Rishikesh. With help from Mallika Sherawat and the rest of the family, the couple leaves no stone unturned, from appealing to the police and family elders to even venturing into graveyards at night.Helmed by Raaj Shaandilyaa, 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video' promises a "perfect blend of laughter and drama, immersing viewers in the charm and energy of the swinging 90s.RajKummar and Triptii Dimri starrer 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video' is all set to clash with Alia Bhatt's Jigra. Both films are releasing on October 11.

Hrithik, Deepika set internet on fire in 'Ishq Jaisa Kuch' song from 'Fighter'

22 Dec 2023

Vishal and Sheykhar, Shilpa Rao, and Mellow D lent their voices to the song. The lyrics are by Kumaar. 'Ishq Jaisa Kuch,' composed by Vishal and Sheykhar and choreographed by dynamic duo, Bosco and Caesar.Sharing the song's link, Hrithik took to Instagram and wrote, "Hai ishq?... Ya hai woh... #IshqJaisaKuch. SONG OUT NOW! (Link in bio) Catch the FULL song ONLY on the BIG screen.#Fighter #FighterOn25thJan."View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hrithik Roshan (@hrithikroshan)Hrithik and Deepika's sizzling chemistry has undoubtedly left in fans awe."World class , sexiest couple alive ..," actor Anil Kapoor commented."Looking so hot," a fan commented.Directed by Siddharth Anand and presented by Viacom18 Studios in association with Marflix Pictures, Fighter promises adrenaline-pumping action. Recently, the makers unveiled the official teaser of the film which received a good response from the fans.The 1 minute 14-second teaser features Hrithik as Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania aka Patty, Deepika as Squadron Leader Minal Rathore aka Minni, and Anil as Group Captain Rakesh Jai Singh aka Rocky fighting for the country. Karan was missing from the teaser. The teaser showcased the lead cast flying high in their jets and doing some aerial stunts.It also shared a glimpse of a party track featuring the lead cast and a smouldering kissing scene featuring the lead pair -- Hrithik and Deepika.The teaser ended on a high note with the tune of 'Sujlam Suflam' playing in the background as Hrithik unfurls a Tricolour from his aircraft.The film is primarily shot at air bases in India with real Sukhoi's, Indian fighter planes. It will hit theatres on January 25, 2024. Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover and Akshay Oberoi are also a part of the film.

Raj Kundra calls Shilpa "His Queen" in new video, check out

21 Oct 2023

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Raj Kundra (@onlyrajkundra)A montage of his beautiful moments with Shilpa is shown in the video. The film depicts the two's love, from holding hands to posing in front of the famed Eiffel Tower.To this, Shilpa reacted with heart emoticons.Shilpa tied the knot with businessman Raj Kundra on November 22, 2009.In May 2012, the two became parents to a son Viaan. And in February 2020 the couple welcomed Samisha, who was born via surrogacy. Meanwhile, on the work front, Shilpa was last seen in the family entertainer film 'Sukhee' which was released in theatres on September 22.Apart from this, Shilpa will be seen in Rohit Shetty's OTT debut 'Indian Police Force', which also stars Sidharth Malhotra and Vivek Oberoi. The series will stream on the OTT platform Amazon Prime.She will also act in 'KD-The Devil' as Satyavati alongside V Ravichandran, and Sanjay Dutt. The pan-India multilingual will be released in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi.Raj Kundra, on the other hand, is all set to come up with 'UT69,' a satirical drama based on his time in prison. He starred as the main character in the film.

Probiotic bacteria in fermented foods help rid bad breath

25 Dec 2022

Probiotic bacteria commonly found in fermented foods, such as yoghurt, sourdough bread and miso soup, may help lessen the embarrassment of recurrent bad breath, according to a pooled data analysis of the available research (halitosis).This study was published in the open-access journal BMJ Open.In this study, supplements including Lactobacillus salivarius, Lactobacillus reuteri, Streptococcus salivarius, and Weissella cibaria may have contributed to breath freshening, but more high-quality research is required, according to the researchers.The primary cause of lingering bad breath is volatile sulfuric chemicals. These substances are created by oral bacteria as a result of food particles and bacterial mixing brought on by poor oral and dental hygiene.Options used to tackle the problem include mouthwash, chewing gums, teeth scaling and tongue scraping. Emerging evidence suggests that probiotic bacteria might offer a simpler alternative.To explore this further, and find out how long any such effects might last, the researchers trawled research databases for relevant randomised clinical trials published up to February 2021.Out of an initial haul of 238 records, duplication and incomplete data reduced the number of eligible clinical trials for pooled data analysis to 7, involving a total of 278 people.The number of participants in each study was small, ranging from 23 to 68, with an age range between 19 and 70. Monitoring periods spanned 2 to 12 weeks.Bad breath severity was defined by levels of volatile sulphuric compounds detected in the mouth or the OLP score, which measures breath odour at various distances from the mouth.Tongue coating scores (3 studies) and the plaque index (3 studies) were also included in the analysis because a dirty tongue and the build-up of tartar between the teeth are often regarded as major causes of bad breath.The pooled data analysis showed that OLP scores fell significantly in those given probiotics compared with those in the comparison study arms, irrespective of the length of the monitoring period.A similar result was observed for the levels of volatile sulphuric compounds detected, although these varied substantially in the individual studies, and the observed effects were relatively short-lived--up to 4 weeks, after which there was no noticeable difference.But there were no significant differences in tongue coating score or plaque index between those given probiotics and those who weren't.Probiotics may inhibit the decomposition of amino acids and proteins by anaerobic bacteria in the mouth, so curbing the production of smelly by-products, the researchers explain.But they sound a note of caution in the interpretation of their findings. The sample sizes of the included studies were small and some of the data were incomplete. These factors, on top of differences in detection methods, bacterial species, plus wide variations in the design and methodology of the clinical trials, all weaken the findings."This systematic review and meta-analysis indicate that probiotics (eg, Lactobacillus salivarius, Lactobacillus reuteri, Streptococcus salivarius and Weissella cibaria) may ease halitosis by reducing the [volatile sulphuric compound] concentration levels in the short term, but there is no significant effect on the major causes of halitosis, such as plaque and tongue coating," they write."More high-quality randomised clinical trials are required in the future to verify the results and to provide evidence for the efficacy of probiotics in the management of halitosis," they add.

Wedding season: Hansika Motwani "finding funds" for "shaadi ka lehenga"

11 Nov 2022

"Finding funds for my shaadi ka lehenga," Hansika captioned the post, leaving netizens in splits.View this post on InstagramShared post on Timeukvee.com.hr"Hahhaha epic," a social media user commented."Crazy Hansu," another one wrote.Earlier this month, Hansika shared a string of images of her beau Sohael proposing to her in front of the Eiffel Tower ."Now and Forever (black heart emoji)," Hansika captioned the post. Sohail commented, "I love you my life (red heart emoji)."View this post on InstagramShared post on Timeukvee.com.hrFor the occasion, Hansika wore a white dress and heels. Sohail opted for a white shirt under a black jacket and pants and wore white shoes.If reports are to be believed, Hansika and Sohael have been best friends for a while. Sohael is a Mumbai-based entrepreneur.The couple will reportedly tie the knot in December 2022 in Rajasthan.

Game Of Thrones star Natalie Dormer quietly welcomed a baby girl with longtime partner David Oakes in January

28 Apr 2021

Updated: Apr 28, 2021 - 11:11 PM IST Game Of Thrones star Natalie Dormer is a new mom. The actress has welcomed her first child, a baby girl, with her longtime partner David Oakes.During the Thats After Life podcast, she revealed, Its the perfect thing to do during a pandemic get pregnant, have a baby. I feel like Im probably being a bit of a clich , shell probably be sitting in a bar in 30 years time one day going, Yeah, Im a COVID baby.Shes just three months and shes an absolute joy, Im never going to complain about shooting hours ever again because sleep deprivation is something else, she said during the interview. People say, Your whole perspective on life will change, and your whole set of value system and you sort of roll your eyes and go Yeah, yeah and then you have one and you go, Oh. Wow!She further added, Im in love. Im absolutely in love, shes a joy. Sleep has always been quite important to me thats the only downside, but you know nature is so clever, the hormones kick in.Natalie Dormer played the role of Margery Tyrell in Game Of Thrones. She was last seen in Penny Dreadful.