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Aaradhya files fresh petition in Delhi HC as fake news continue to circulate

Aaradhya Bachchan, the daughter of Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai and the grandchild of Big B and Jaya Bachchan, has filed a fresh petition in the Delhi High Court over fake news and misleading information circulating about her. The star kid has requested the removal of all fake and untrue information regarding her from Google’s search engine and other platforms.   Aaradhya Bachchan files petition with Delhi High Court This petition comes after she had previously filed a lawsuit, and the Delhi High Court had ordered search engine giant Google, entertainment social media account Bollywood Times, and other websites to remove content containing any misinformation about Aaradhya Bachchan.   Now, with the fresh petition filed in the Delhi High Court, in today's hearing, the court has issued a notice to Google. In 2023, the court had ordered YouTube to immediately remove fake videos about Amitabh Bachchan's 13-year-old grandchild. Notably, these misleading videos reportedly claimed that she was seriously ill, with some even falsely stating that the child was no more.   Earlier, when Aaradhya had filed the petition, the court had stated that every person, irrespective of whether they are a celebrity, has the right to dignity, especially concerning their physical and mental health.   This new petition by Aaradhya has come after some websites and social media platforms did not comply with the court's earlier order to remove all content containing misinformation about her. About Abhishek Bachchan & Aishwarya Rai Abhishek Bachchan has been in the headlines because of his personal life. Reports of possible tension in Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan’s marriage have been circulating for some time. The couple, who tied the knot in a high-profile wedding in 2007, has been making headlines due to divorce speculations. They share a daughter Aaradhya. On the other hand, the makers of Housefull 5 have announced the completion of the shoot and shared stunning pictures from the sets featuring the entire cast of the film. Taking to their Instagram handle on Tuesday, Nadiadwala Grandson shared a series of photos with the entire Housefull 5 cast and crew. In the photos, the comedy film’s ensemble, which includes Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Fardeen Khan, Sonam Bajwa, Jacqueline Fernandez, Chunky Panday, Shreyas Talpade, and others, can be seen.

03 February,2025 06:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Jaya Bachchan alleges bodies of stampede victims disposed in Kumbh water

Veteran Bollywood actor and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan took potshots at the arrangements made at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. She alleged that unidentified bodies from the stampede incident were being thrown into the river where devotees went to take a dip, due to which the water got contaminated.  Jaya Bachchan on water contamination at Maha Kumbh 2025 Speaking to reporters outside the Parliament, Jaya Bachchan said, "Where is the water most contaminated right now? It's in Kumbh. Bodies (of those who died in the stampede) have been thrown in the river because of which the water has been contaminated. The real issues are not being addressed. The common people visiting Kumbh are not receiving any special treatment and there is no arrangement for them." What happened at Maha Kumbh At least 30 people were killed while 60 were injured in the pre-dawn stampede that occurred at Maha Kumbh, according to officials. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also announced financial assistance of Rs 25 lakh to the kins of the deceased, while adding that security forces have been deployed at the site. Jaya Bachchan’s acting journey so far  Jaya Bachchan made her acting debut as a teenager in 1963 with the Bengali film 'Mahanagar' directed by Satyajit Ray. She then transitioned to Hindi cinema and quickly gained prominence with her versatile performances in films like Hrishikesh Mukherjee's directorial 'Guddi', and 'Anamika'. Movies like 'Uphaar', 'Piya Ka Ghar', 'Parichay' and 'Bawarchi' made her a superstar. In 1973, she married Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, becoming one of the most celebrated couples in Indian cinema. The two then worked together in films like ‘Sholay’, ‘Chupke Chupke’, ‘Mili’, ‘Abhimaan’, and ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’, among others. In 2004, she entered politics and became MP in the Rajya Sabha, representing the Samajwadi Party. Throughout her tenure, she has been a vocal advocate for various social causes, including women's rights and the welfare of artists and performers. She has been elected five times as a Rajya Sabha MP. Jaya was last seen as Dhanalakshmi Randhawa in Karan Johar's romantic comedy 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani'. The movie stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles.

03 February,2025 06:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Rebel Kid

Rebel Kid vs Delhi boys! Apoorva puts bullies in their place at college event

Apoorva, aka The Rebel Kid, is one of the most popular content creators, with 2.4 million followers on her Instagram. Apoorva is loved by many. She often goes out to attend various events and posts YouTube vlogs whenever she has interesting stories to tell. Now, as she attended an Under 25 Summit at a college in Delhi yesterday, she faced something that was surely not pleasant. A group of bullies tried to pass demeaning comments on her, and the video of the incident is all over the internet. In the clips that are going viral, Apoorva can be seen putting these bullies in their place.   The Rebel Kid vs Delhi Boys Now, after the incident, The Rebel Kid has put out a vlog explaining what happened at the event in Delhi. She shared that she attended an event at an engineering college, and during the event, when she and her friend reached the stage, a group of 6-7 guys started shouting her ex's name. She confronted them and said, "Mein bhi Delhi se hoon, tu bahar mil."   In the vlog, she further shared that after this, she sat down, assuming it was over, but those guys did it again. That’s when she lost her cool and abused the guy. During the question-answer round, she tried to confront him and asked him to come on stage. After an aggressive confrontation, he came with six more boys, which completely spoiled the mood of the event.   Fans come out in support of Apoorva As Apoorva shared this vlog, fans started reacting to it. One shared, "Girl, you ATE. You're setting an example for young women not to let men with fragile egos walk all over us. God, ILYSM."   "I hate the fact that everyone was just standing there (all the organizers/students/even your friend), and no one tried to stop him. You're brave! It takes courage... it's not easy," another one shared.   One user penned a long note and shared, "Watched this and had so many emotions… On one hand, there is deep sadness that this incredibly talented young woman had to face that alone on stage and how society collectively failed to intervene because that hater should have been removed from the place immediately. On the other hand, she inspires so much strength and confidence among us women to not let anyone walk over us. It really moved me when she said that she cries easily (girliepop, same) but then decided to stand up for herself. The absolute badass that she became when she started swearing at that bully was so empowering for me to witness. I have profound respect and admiration for this woman standing bold in her power, despite the weak, disappointing impotence of those around her. We love you, Apoorva."  

02 February,2025 05:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Ashneer Grover hits back at Salman Khan over Bigg Boss 18 episode

Entrepreneur Ashneer Grover has once again commented on actor Salman Khan while recalling his episode on Bigg Boss 18 last year. The BharatPe founder had got into a heated exchange with the superstar on Bigg Boss 18 where he arrived as a guest. The host called out his previous remarks on him on national televisio. While the founder did not say much on the show, he has since spoken about it in interviews. Now, Grover has hit back at Khan for creating drama on the show by grilling him.  Ashneer Grover hits back at Salman over Bigg Boss 18 episode Ashneer was talking at an event at NIT Kurukshetra addressing a room full of students. The entrepreneur recently launched his own reality show called Rise and Fall. He called out Salman for saying he did not know his name on the show. "Faltu ka panga leke apna competition khada kiya usne. Main toh shanti se gaya tha jab mereko bulaya. Ab drama create karna ke liye aap kisiko bol do, arey main toh aapse mila hi nahi. I don’t even know your name. Abey naam nahi jaanta toh bulaaya kyun tha?" (He unnecessarily created competition by picking a fight. I went peacefully when I was called. Now, to create drama, you say you never even met me? I don’t even know your name. If you didn’t know my name, why did you call me?)" He further added, “Aur ek baat main bata deta hun. Tum agar meri company ke brand ambassador the toh aisa nahi ho sakta ki tum merese bina mile brand ambassador ban gaye. Mai bhi kamino ki tarah hi company chalata tha. Everything had to go through me." (And let me tell you one more thing. If you were the brand ambassador of my company, it wouldn’t have been possible for you to become the brand ambassador without meeting me. I ran my company like a ruthless person. Everything had to go through me.) What Ashneer Grover said about Salman Khan In 2022, Ashneer, who was at a college event recalled signing Salman Khan as a brand ambassador in 2019. He shared, “When I approached Salman’s team, they told me that they would charge Rs. 7.5 crore, that’s when I started calculating. I had Rs 100 crore, I will give him Rs 7.5 crore, I will spend another Rs 1-2 crore on making the ad and I should also pay to the broadcasters, it’s a Rs 20 crore expense and I have Rs 100 crore. I didn’t know if I would get another round of investment, so I told Salman to decrease his price, and he agreed to do the ad for Rs 4.5 crore.” Salman Khan confronts ‘Shark Tank’ fame Ashneer Grover Salman Khan tells Ashneer Grover, “I heard you talking about me. You said, 'We have signed him for this much'. You also gave the wrong figures. So what is this double standard?” to which the former Managing Director and co-founder of BharatPe replied, “The decision to make you brand ambassador was one of the smartest moves I made.” Salman continued, “The way you are talking now, the video of yours that I saw earlier, this attitude wasn’t apparent back then,” to which Ashneer explained, “Maybe in the podcast, it didn't come across correct.” Salman concluded by saying, “The way it is now, it is correct.”

02 February,2025 09:34 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Gaurav Taneja

Gaurav Taneja aka Flying Beast gets locked out of LinkendIn after updating bio

Gaurav Taneja aka Flying Beast is a popular Youtuber who is known for his content on fitness. He recently got locked out of his LinkedIn account. It happened after he updated his on the professional networking app post his stint on Shark Tank season 4. Taneja took to his X handle and revealed that he has not been able to login to LinkedIn for over 4 hours.  Gaurav Taneja gets locked out on LinkendIn Tagging the official X handle of LinkedIn, Taneja wrote, "Hi team @LinkedInIndia. I have been locked out of my account for 48+ hrs now. Can you help me get the account back, please? Thanks, @LinkedInHelp". Hi team @LinkedInIndia . I have been locked out of my account for 48+ hrs now.Can you help me get the account back pleaseThanks@LinkedInHelp — Gaurav Taneja (@flyingbeast320) January 27, 2025 This comes days after Taneja updated his LinkedIn bio to "Good Influencer/Terrible Entrepreneur." These were the words used by Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal while commenting on Taneja's pitch on the show. After presenting his pitch for his fitness brand , Beast Life, Mittal said, "You are a good influencer but a terrible entrepreneur so far. I’m sorry, but you can’t outsource entrepreneurship."  The influencer had asked for Rs 1 crore in return of 1 per cent equity. However, none of the judges made an offer to invest in his company.  Gaurav Taneja on Shark Tank India After his stint on the show, Taneja took to LinkedIn said that the sharks asked him to shut down his YouTube channels. "“Shut down your YouTube and go all in on one business. That’s the advice I got from some Sharks on Shark Tank India. During the pitch, one of the Sharks asked if I would continue YouTube. Without a blink of an eye, I confidently said, “Yes." He didn’t seem too happy with my response and remarked, ‘Aap ka focus nahi hoga, aap waha se paisa bana loge’." Taneja further said that he was hurt buy the remarks. He also took a dig at Anupam Mittal's company Shaadi.com and compared its 125000 followers on social media with that of his 8-month-old brand's 127,000 followers. The rules of entrepreneurship are evolving. Maybe it’s time to explore and break traditional moulds," he wrote. He currently owns three channels: “Flying Beast,” “Fit Muscle TV,” and “Rasbhari Ke Papa”. Beast Life is a fitness brand, offering a range of products such as whey protein, creatine monohydrate, and energy-boosting mass gainers.

29 January,2025 03:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Munawar Faruqui

Exciting projects of birthday boy Munawar Faruqui to look forward to

Munawar Faruqui turns a year old today, and it’s the beginning of a new year full of exciting surprises! From his remarkable journey as a comedian, poet, writer, and singer, Munawar is now about to add another feather to his cap—acting. He’s set to make his acting debut in the web series First Copy, and fans can’t wait to see him on screen. With a long list of accomplishments already under his belt, including his acclaimed poetry and comedy, it’s going to be thrilling to watch Munawar step into the world of acting. But that’s not all—he’s also gearing up for his much-anticipated Dhandho comedy tour. As Munawar continues to surprise us with his talent, we can’t help but get excited about what’s coming next. His career continues to soar with new projects being announced, and it’s clear that his hard work is paying off. Let’s dive into the major highlights we’re all looking forward to from Munawar’s ever-growing career! Comedy – World Tour Munawar has announced his Dhandho comedy tour, set to take him around the world, from the UK to the USA. As filmmaker Anurag Kashyap put it, “Dhandho is beyond stand-up. It’s an experience that stays with you long after the lights go out.” Munawar’s raw, powerful comic timing has set the bar high, and we can’t wait for this global experience to unfold. Acting Debut – First Copy Last year, Munawar revealed his acting debut in the much-anticipated web series First Copy. The teaser, which centers around piracy in the 90s and explores quirky, grey characters, has already sparked tons of excitement. Fans are eager to see Munawar like never before, as he steps into this new role and adds actor to his already impressive list of talents. Munawar's wife Mehzabeen Faruqui wishes him  Munawar's wife Mehzabeen took to her social media handle to wish her 'hubby' on his birthday. She shared several unseen pictures of the comedian along with a sweet birthday note. "Happy birthday My hero 🩵 my hustler Thanking Allah everyday for having met you.I love you soo damn much baby 🫶🏻 @munawar.faruquiYou make the world special by just being you Alhumdulillah blessed" Commenting on the post, Munawar wrote, "masha allah.love u tooo."           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Mehzabeen Abdul Rehman (@mehzabeen_faruqui)

28 January,2025 03:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Dhanashree Verma

Dhanashree Verma takes up pottery amid divorce rumours with Yuzvendra Chahal

Actor and dancer Dhanashree Verma has been making headlines lately for her rumoured divorce with cricketer-husband Yuzvendra Chahal. While the internet is abuzz with her personal life, the dancer has shared a video revealing her new hobby. In the video shared on Saturday, Dhanashree spoke about her first pottery session and called it 'therapeutic'.  “So today, I decided to try something interesting, something special, something different, something that my friends suggested is very therapeutic. So I’m here for my first pottery class," she said in the video. In the caption of her post, Dhanashree wrote, “Shape your own destiny, one piece at a time. My first pottery class and I’m so glad it turned out to be so so good… a must try :)" Check it out here:           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Dhanashree Verma (@dhanashree9) What Dhanashree said about divorce rumours From the last couple of months, rumours of Dhanashree and Yuzvendra heading for divorce has been doing the rounds. The two got married in 2020. Reacting to the reports, earlier this momth, Dhanahsree took to her Instagram handle and wrote, "The past few days have been incredibly tough for my family and me. What’s truly upsetting is the baseless writing, devoid of fact- checking, and the character assassination of my reputation by faceless trolls spreading hate. I’ve worked hard for years to build my name and integrity. My silence is not a sign of weakness; but of strength. While negativity spreads easily online, it takes courage and compassion to uplift others. I choose to focus on my truth and move forward, holding onto my values. The truth stands tall without the need for justification. Om Namah Shivaay."  More about Dhanashree and Yuzvendra Chahal Dhanashree and Yuzvendra Chahal got married on December 11, 2020. Opening up about their love story on Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 11, the actress shared, "During the lockdown, no matches were happening, and all the cricketers were sitting at home and getting frustrated. During that time, Yuzi decided one fine day that he wanted to learn dance. He had seen my dance videos on social media, and back in the day, I used to teach dance, and he approached me to be my student. I agreed to teach him."

26 January,2025 04:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Kunal Kamra lashes out at Ola CEO, calls him ‘shameless, insensitive douchebag'

Comedian Kunal Kamra has attacked Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal in his recent post. This came after the Ola CEO announced a latest offering. He shared a video of himself riding the Ola Roadster and described it as the "future of motorcycling." In the video, Aggarwal was seen with his wife seated behind him. While sharing the video, he wrote, "Exhilarated after riding the @OlaElectric Roadster! Can't wait for you all to experience!" Kunal Kamra called Bhavish Aggarwal ‘shameless’ In the new business thugs he’s the most shameless, insensitive douchebag you can ever come cross.While not responding to the cry of existing customers he’s here with new schemes to embezzle people of their hard earned money.He’s morally more bankrupt than thieves & drug… https://t.co/l27oQxJOQU — Kunal Kamra (@kunalkamra88) January 21, 2025 This video caught the attention of Kamra, who replied to the clip and called him a "shameless, insensitive douchebag" and a "thug." The comedian further continued that Aggarwal has not responded to the crying customers who have been sharing their problems. The stand up star shared, “In the new business thugs, he’s the most shameless, insensitive douchebag you can ever come across. While not responding to the cry of existing customers, he’s here with new schemes to embezzle people of their hard-earned money.” He further continued and stated that Aggarwal was "morally more bankrupt than thieves and drug dealers." Bhavish and Ola electrics are yet to issue any statement on the claims Kunal has made. The start of Kunal vs Bhavish The feud between Kunal and Bhavish began in October and later turned into a war of words after the comedian questioned the after-sales service and product issues. Aggarwal retaliated by hitting out at Kamra as a “failed stand-up comic.” Kunal Kamra is an Indian stand-up comedian known for his observational comedy about the absurdities of life. After being tagged in customer complaints about Ola’s services thousands of times, Kunal had written, “I have no choice but to accept @bhash’s offer to work with OLA… After being tagged thousands of times, I anyway feel like I am an OLA employee. OLA can seal this collaboration by committing to the below action points. Looking forward to joining.” Kamra’s above tweet came after Aggarwal talked about employing him in the Ola organization and shared, “Since you care so much @Kunalkamra88, come & help us out! I’ll even pay more than you earned for the paid tweet or from your failed comedy career.”

24 January,2025 06:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Chris Martin poses with Sachin Tendulkar's family

Watch: Chris Martin attends five year celebration of Sachin Tendulkar Foundation

Coldplay singer Chris Martin attended a close-knit celebration of five year anniversary of the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation in Mumbai on Wednesday. The Sachin Tendulkar Foundation established by Sachin and his wife Anjali Tendulkar has marked five years of serving the less privileged and the needy in in the areas of health, education, and sports for development. Chris Martin at Sachin Tendulkar Foundation celebration To celebrate the occasion, the STF organised a closed-knit celebration at the Bombay Club. It was attended by Coldplay singer Coldplay's Chris Martin was in attendance and engaged in a private conversation with Sachin Tendulkar, a press release by the STF stated.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Chris donned a dapper look as he wore an all-black outfit paired with white sneakers. He congratulated Sachin for achievement and his commitment to ensuring better living for the needy with primary focus areas of health, education, and sports for children. The theme of the evening, "Shine Brighter Together" shed light on the Foundation's core idea of impacting lives, especially children through sports, health and education.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Sachin Tendulkar Foundation (STF) (@sachintendulkarfoundation) Shankar Mahadevan's family meets Chris Martin  The event was also graced by ace singer Shankar Mahadevan. He was accompanied by his wife, kids- Siddharth and Shivam Mahadevan. Siddharth took to his social media handle to share pictures from the event. In the first picture, he can be seen posing with Chris Martin, while in the second image he can be seen posing for selfies with his family and Sara Tendulkar.            View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Siddharth Mahadevan (@siddharth.mahadevan)           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by SHIVAM MAHADEVAN (@shivammahadevan) Sara Tendulkar and Sachin Tendulkar talk about the Foundation As for Sara Tendulkar, who recently donned the mantle of Director at the Foundation, this evening marked her first official engagement. Reflecting on her family's commitment to bettering lives and the transformative potential of the Foundation's initiatives, Sara said, "Growing up, I was always inspired by my family, who shaped my understanding of the power of giving. I had the opportunity to witness the Foundation's work and see the spark of hope that lights up in the lives of not just the children but in entire families. Over the last five years, the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation has touched over a 100,000 young lives, and that's a hundred thousand reasons to keep going. I am grateful to everyone who believed in us and stood by our side to make this journey possible." "As Director, I cannot wait to build on what my parents started and make sure that every little dream gets noticed and nurtured. I look forward to this journey as we light up a world of possibilities for children who are the future," she added.At the event, a short film introduced the guests to the Foundation's work. It featured the continued dedication of the Tendulkars and STF towards a shared dream of empowering the young dreamers, through strategic partnerships. Pressing on the Foundation's journey, Sachin Tendulkar shared, "When I walked back to the pavilion one last time, I had an inkling in my mind that my innings was far from over. Anjali and I had this vision to do something to ease living for the less privileged and give young dreamers some assistance to believe in themselves and take flight. We realized that the germination of the idea was easier than implementing it. Eventually, STF came into being and now we've traversed half a decade of doing our bit. The journey is in full swing and with Sara leading the way now, I am confident that STF will continue to transform million dreams into reality and give wings to the doers." He continued, "Starting with a humble vision of connecting with people and assisting them in realizing their full potential, STF is at the threshold to expand its sports-for-development initiatives multi-fold, so that millions more children and youth across the corners get benefitted." The Sachin Tendulkar Foundation (STF) was established in 2019 by global cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar along with his wife, Anjali Tendulkar, a paediatrician and philanthropist. (with inputs from ANI)

23 January,2025 09:13 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Chris Martin at Kalina airport (Pic/ Yogen Shah)

Watch: Coldplay arrives in Mumbai! Chris Martin greets paparazzi with namaste

Coldplay is here! The British band who will be performing in India this month has arrived in the country. Chris Martin, the lead singer of the band was seen arriving in  a simple T-shirt and pants. He was also seen wearing a blue beanie. He greeted the paparazzi before getting into the car. Chris greeted the paparazzi with a namaste and flying kisses towards the photographers who warmly welcomed him.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) With their Music Of The Spheres World Tour in India touching down in Mumbai on January 18th, 19th and 21st, 2025, at the D.Y. Patil Sports Stadium, Coldplay is set to create moments where dreams come alive. Whether it’s shouting the chorus of ‘A Sky Full of Stars’ under a real starlit night or feeling the bittersweet ache of ‘Fix You’ alongside thousands of fans, every moment promises to be magic. Here's what you can expect from the concert.  Opening Acts That Set the Mood Before Coldplay take the stage, get ready for performances from Shone, Elyanna and Jasleen Royal. Each brings their own unique sound, from folk to contemporary pop, and they’ll set the perfect tone for what’s to come. Whether you’re getting swept up in Shone's mellow indie rhythms, vibing to Elyanna’s heartfelt melodies, or enjoying the dreamy sounds of Jasleen Royal, the opening acts promise to be memorable and thrilling. Arrive early and get lost in the magic of these incredible performers! Ride the Exclusive Coldplay Train Coldplay’s Mumbai leg of the tour is all about convenience and eco-friendliness, so skip the traffic and hop on the exclusive train for Coldplay attendees thanks to BookMyShow Live! The train connects the western, central and harbor lines, making stops at popular locations like Goregaon, Andheri, Bandra, Chembur, Jui Nagar and Nerul for just Rs. 500/- (round trip) on BookMyShow. BookMyShow Live has also partnered with Cityflo to provide private buses from Goregaon, South Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane, through the Cityflo app. ensuring you can get to the venue stress-free. The concert is already going to be out of this world - now, getting there is too! Sustainability Takes Center Stage From free hydration stations offering reusable rice husk cups to recyclable LED wristbands, Coldplay and BookMyShow Live are making sustainability cool. Return your wristbands at collection boxes near the exits and take home moongoggles as a keepsake. Let’s set a global record, India - 100% wristband returns! 

17 January,2025 12:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Avantika Dassani

Avantika Dassani stranded at Goa airport after fake bomb threat

Actress Avantika Dassani faced a very distressing situation when her Indigo flight to Mumbai was stranded at Mumbai airport after receiving a bomb threat. Reportedly, on Monday, January 13, Avantika was supposed to take a flight from Goa to Mumbai, which was scheduled to land in Mumbai at around 10:30 p.m. However, the flight faced a delay following a fake threat call to the airport authorities. No actual bomb was present It was said that the authorities quickly responded to the tip, and after thorough research and investigation of the situation, it was confirmed only after several hours of search that there was no actual bomb present. The airport resumed normal operations, allowing passengers to continue their journeys. Airline received a tip from an unknown source The situation unfolded when security personnel received a tip-off about a potential threat at the airport, leading to immediate evacuation protocols being enacted. As chaos ensued, passengers, including Dassani, were escorted away from the terminal to ensure their safety. A source revealed, "The airline received a tip from an unknown source that there’s a bomb on the flight, which sent shivers down the spine of everyone on board and those involved in its operations. After the tip, the passengers were kept waiting for longer hours, which then turned out to be false information. There was a sense of paranoia among all the passengers and Avantika’s family members, who were praying for her safe return to Mumbai. The Indigo flight, which was supposed to land at 10:30 p.m., finally landed at 3 a.m." After the flight reached Mumbai, an airline spokesperson issued a statement that read, “All standard operating procedures were followed, and the aircraft was positioned back to the terminal post clearance from relevant authorities.” Avantika Dassani's experience highlights the importance of airport security and the protocols in place to ensure passenger safety. While the incident was undoubtedly frightening, it also showcased the swift action taken by security personnel to protect those at the airport. About Avantika Avantika Dassani, daughter of the renowned actress Bhagyashree, stepped into Bollywood with her debut film U Shape Ki Gully. The movie was directed by Avinash Das, celebrated for his impactful work in the Swara Bhasker-starrer Anaarkali of Aarah.

14 January,2025 06:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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