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After her revolt, now Jaya Bachchan introduces herself with name having Amitabh's mention

Aug 03, 2024, at 04:37 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Days ago, Bollywood actress and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan had revolted against calling her as "Jaya Amitabh Bachchan", which she felt was a way to show women have no identity of their own.

Jaya Bachchan's viral nomination form contradicts actress-MP's objection to Amitabh's mention in her name

Jul 31, 2024, at 04:57 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Bollywood's senior actress and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan, who is widely known on social media for her public display of anger at paparazzi, has recently sharply countered Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh for referring to her as 'Smt. Jaya Amitabh Bachchan'.

Rashmika Mandanna's deep fake video goes viral: Indian IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar calls it 'dangerous and damaging'

Nov 06, 2023, at 08:36 pm

Indian IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday (November 6, 2023) reacted to a 'deepfake' video featuring actor Rashmika Mandanna and reminded social media platforms of their legal obligations to fight misinformation.

Mamata Banerjee visits Bachchans at their Mumbai house, ties rakhi to Big B

Aug 31, 2023, at 05:53 am

Mumbai/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday visited Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan and his family at their house 'Jalsa' in Mumbai's Juhu to celebrate Raksha Bandhan.

Delhi HC restrains YouTube channels from sharing 'fake news' on Aaradhya Bachchan

Apr 20, 2023, at 07:19 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi High Court on Thursday restrained YouTube channels from sharing videos or "fake news" related to the health of 11-year old Aaradhya Bachchan, who is the daughter of Bollywood actors Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

Amitabh Bachchan jibes at the UK after Rishi Sunak's elevation as PM

Oct 25, 2022, at 05:53 pm

Acting legend Amitabh Bachchan joined the list of people who are showering their wishes on Indian-origin British MP Rishi Sunak, who Monday won the race to become the United Kingdom Prime Minister.

Amitabh Bachchan may be questioned in Panama Papers case: ED sources

Dec 22, 2021, at 01:30 am

Mumbai/UNI: After recording her statement before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Delhi, Bollywood actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has returned to her home here.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan quizzed by ED for over 5 hrs in Panama papers case

Dec 21, 2021, at 04:31 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Bollywood actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was on Monday questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at its Delhi office for over five hours in connection with alleged forex violations related to the 'Panama Papers'.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan summoned by ED in Panama Papers case

Dec 20, 2021, at 05:10 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Panama Papers case, media reports said.

Bomb threat call at 3 Mumbai railway stations, Amitabh Bachchan's house; security beefed up

Aug 07, 2021, at 06:02 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Security was beefed up Friday at four Mumbai locations including the residence of Bollywood's acting legend Amitabh Bachchan after the police received a bomb threat call, media reports said.

Who will get vaccinated when there is none? Delhi HC slams Centre over dialer tune

May 14, 2021, at 02:18 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi High Court on Thursday slammed the central government for asking people to get vaccinated through a dialer tune when there is an acute shortage of vaccine across the country, media reports said.

Amitabh Bachchan contributes Rs 2 cr for 400-bed Covid facility at Rakab Ganj Gurdwara in Delhi

May 10, 2021, at 07:05 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Superstar Amitabh Bachchan has donated Rs 2 crore for the Covid-care center at Rakab Ganj Gurdwara in Delhi, scheduled to operate from Monday, said Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management committee president Manjinder Singh Sirsa.

Maharashtra Congress threatens to stop shooting, screening of Big B, Akshay Kumar films

Feb 19, 2021, at 01:50 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The Maharashtra Congress has threatened to stop the shooting and screening of the movies involviong stars who had criticised the UPA government over fuel price hike in the past but haven't spoken out even as the rates have shot up higher than before under the current regime, reported the media.

Maha Congress warns to stop shoots of Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar for their silence on public issues

Feb 19, 2021, at 01:30 am

Mumbai/UNI: The Maharashtra Congress on Thursday warned that it would stop the shootings or filming of Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar “as they have failed to speak up" for burning public causes.

Covid awareness caller tune in Amitabh Bachchan's voice gets replaced

Jan 15, 2021, at 04:04 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The public service announcement to raise awareness in regards to coronavirus in the voice of superstar Amitabh Bachchan as the caller tune for every call in India is getting replaced.

Plea in Delhi HC to remove Covid awareness caller tune in Amitabh Bachchan's voice

Jan 08, 2021, at 01:22 am

New Delhi/UNI: A plea was filed in the Delhi High Court on Thursday, seeking removal of Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan's recorded message on precautions to be taken against COVID-19, before a phone call is put through.

BJP leader approaches police seeking action against Amitabh Bachchan over KBC question

Nov 03, 2020, at 10:00 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader has sought a police action against acting legend Amitabh Bachchan over a question asked by him in quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) on television, media reports said.

Hindu Janjagran Samiti seeks apology from Amitabh Bachchan for 'hurting' religious sentiments

Nov 02, 2020, at 05:29 pm

Kolhapur/UNI: Hindu Janjagran Samiti (HJS) on Monday sought an apology from Bollywood super star Amitabh Bachchan for ''hurting'' the religious sentiments of the community in the October 30th episode of "Kaun Banega Crorepati-season 12"(KBC) aired on Sony TV by asking suspicious and negative questions about the Hindu scriptures.

Bachchans get security from Mumbai Police after Jaya Bachchan gave fiery speech in Parliament

Sep 16, 2020, at 07:51 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan and his actress-politician wife Jaya Bachchan got an additional security from Mumbai Police outside their home after the Samajwadi Party (SP) MP gave a fiery speech on an alleged attempt to tarnish the image of Hindi film industry a day ago in Parliament.

Six sub-inspectors sent to leave for watching Chiranjeevi's Sye Raa movie during office hours

Oct 02, 2019, at 04:39 pm

Kunrool Oct 2 (UNI) Six sub-inspectors of police were sent to ‘vacancy reserve’ for watching Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy movie in a theatre during office hours on Wednesday.

Survey finds PM Narendra Modi as most-admired Indian of 2019

Jul 19, 2019, at 08:55 am

London, July 19 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been named as world's most admired Indian, as per a survery conducted by UK-based internet market research and data analytics firm YouGov.

Bollywood celebrities cast their vote in Mumbai in 4th phase of LS polls, urge people to make their vote count

Apr 29, 2019, at 06:33 pm

Mumbai, Apr 29 (UNI) Bollywood celebrities, from Urmila Matondkar, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan to Prasoon Joshi and Anupam Kher on Monday voted in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Mumbai and urged others to step out and make their vote count.

LS polls: Modi reaches out to Rahul Gandhi, Big B, Virat Kohli and Khans to motivate voters

Mar 13, 2019, at 09:00 pm

New Delhi, Mar 13 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday appealed to various important personalities from sportsmen to politicians to Bollywood stars with an appeal to encourage more voters to exercise their electoral rights in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Israel PM shares special selfie with Bollywood stars

Jan 19, 2018, at 03:25 pm

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IBNS); Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu had a special selfie to share on his social media page on Thursday night when he clicked one with Bollywood superstars, including Amitabh Bachchan, here.

PM Modi greets Amitabh Bachchan on his birthday

Oct 11, 2017, at 02:58 pm

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted screen icon Amitabh Bachchan on his birthday.

PM Narendra Modi reaches 26 ml followers on Twitter

Jan 02, 2017, at 04:48 pm

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently reached 26 million followers on micro blogging site Twitter.