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Sonakshi Sinha all set to judge ‘Indian Idol Junior’

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April 5, 2015

Mumbai, Apr 5: A lot is happening on Indian television with celebs like Shah Rukh Khan hosting a game show and Farah Khan’s star studded cooking show. Now yet another personality is going to join this club. It is with a music reality show that Sonakshi Sinha is making her television debut. The show is none other than ‘Indian Idol Junior’. The actress would be the judge along with Salim Merchant and Vishal Dadlani.

Sonakshi SinhaAsha Negi and Hussain Kuwajerwala would be seen hosting the show. Sonakshi expresses her pleasure to be a part of the show – “I am excited about judging the music reality show featuring children. I am a kid at heart, and love watching shows that display such wonderful talent, so it's the perfect fit for me. I can't wait to meet all the talented kids.”

Sonakshi is super excited about this new opportunity as can be seen from her tweets. She tweeted- “OMG!! Have some grrrrreat news for you’ll... Wait for it #juniorontheway” She had fans guessing who and what the “junior” was? Then the wait was finally ended when a cool hashtag started on Twitter. #SonakshiAndJunior is trending now. She announced on 3rd April – “Enough guessing!! HAPPY to announce #ShotgunJunior is going to be a part of Indian Idol Junior” and encouraged her fans to explore the brand new hashtag #SonakshiAndJunior.

Salim Merchant and Vishal Dadlani had been finalized first. Then it had been reported that the show makers were going to feature Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone as the judges. The ladies had been approached too, as a source reported – “For the third judge, they are looking at roping in a Bollywood actress. Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra and Sonakshi Sinha have been approached.” Sonakshi has earlier visited the sets of ‘Indian Idol Junior’. She came with Ranveer Singh for the promotion of her film ‘Lootera’. She then revisited with Imran Khan to promote ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara!’.

Few know that Sonakshi has tried her hand at singing as well. She has lent her voice to Hindi dubbed version of the Hollywood film ‘Rio 2’. The actress admits that she enjoyed, but then she is just a bathroom singer. “There’s a scene where Jewel is dancing and singing, so they made me sing a few lines as well. It was such a new experience! I would have even loved to sing more but unfortunately I am only just a bathroom singer,” says Sonakshi.

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July 9,2020

Mumbai, Jul 8: Veteran Actor-comedian Jagdeep, best known for his role as Soorma Bhopali in "Sholay", died on Wednesday at his residence. He was 81.

The actor, whose real name is Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri, was not keeping well. "He passed away at 8: 30 pm at his residence in Bandra. He was not keeping well due to age related issues," producer Mehmood Ali, a close family friend, told news agency.

Jagdeep appeared in around 400 films but it is his role as Soorma Bhopali in 1975 film "Sholay" that is etched in audiences' minds even today. He also played memorable roles in "Purana Mandir" and in "Andaz Apna Apna" as Salman Khan's father.

Better known by his stage name Jagdeep, the actor also directed the movie "Soorma Bhopali" with his character as the protagonist. He is survived by two sons - Javed and Naved.

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April 2,2020

New Delhi, Apr 2: After donating to UNICEF to combat COVID-19, actor Kareena Kapoor Khan on Thursday announced that she will also contribute to PM-CARES Fund and Maharashtra's CM Relief Fund along with her husband Saif Ali Khan and son Taimur Ali Khan.

Kareena made the announcement through an Instagram post and also urged others to do their bit by doing whatever is possible.

"We extend our support to the PM CARES Fund and the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (Maharashtra)," read an official statement post by Kareena on Instagram.

"In times like these, every helping hand and every rupee raised matters. Do Help wherever possible," the statement further read.

However, the amount of donation hasn't been revealed in the post.

The star couple has joined a list of celebrities including Akshay Kumar, Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and others who too have extended support to PM CARES Fund to fight against coronavirus.

Earlier on March 31, the 'Jab We Met' actor had announced their contribution to UNICEF, GIVE INDIA and the International Association of Human Values (IAHV).

There are 1764 active coronavirus cases in the country, while 150 people have been cured and 50 have died, as per the Union Health Ministry. 

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June 26,2020

New Delhi, Jun 26: At a time when the nation has still not come to terms with Sushant Singh Rajput's death, a shocking case of 16-year-old TikTok star SIya Kakkar has shocked everyone. The social media sensation committed suicide on June 25 at her residence in Delhi. The reason behind her death is still unknown and, as per the latest reports, the police investigation is underway.

The tragic news has made her fans extremely sad and, condolences are pouring in across social media. "16 Year Old Tik Tok Star Siya Kakkar Commits Suicide.She had all the fame, over 1M followers on Tik Tok, a lakh followers on Insta. I just can't understand what is happening with people? Why would a 16 year old commit suicide? It is getting worse day by day. Om Shanti", wrote a Twitter user.

Another tweeted, "#siyakakkarSuicides are increasing day by day we have to put efforts to stop it.Please try to understand other peoples help them if they are worry Give them space if they http://need.Love selflessly".

She had over 1.1 million followers on TikTok and 113k followers on Instagram.

Just 11 days back, actor Sushant Singh Rajput;s suicide case shocked the nation. On June 14, the actor was found hanging in the bedroom of his rented accommodation in the Mount Blanc building off Carter Road at Bandra.

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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