Kolkata youth Manik Paul wins India's Got Talent season 6

June 28, 2015

New Delhi, Jun 28: Manik Paul, a 22-year-old self taught gymnast, turned emotional after the win, saying that he wants to buy a home for his mother with the `50-lakh prize money he won along with a Maruti Celerio car.

Manik Paul

Kolkata-based aerial gymnast Manik Paul is the winner of India's Got Talent season 6, the grand finale of which happened on Saturday night. Paul, a 22-year-old self taught gymnast, turned emotional after the win, saying that he wants to buy a home for his mother with the `50-lakh prize money he won along with a Maruti Celerio car.

"My mother is my inspiration. She is the reason I have put in hard work. I have seen her struggle since I was five and now want to make her life easy," said Paul, who spent most of his childhood and teenage years battling utter poverty after his father passed away at a young age. He now wants to start an aerial gymnastic institute for underprivileged children. Ever since the show's season 6 started in April, Paul has regaled with his athletic and graceful moves on the India's Got Talent stage. His skills particularly won him an admirer in choreographer-filmmaker Remo D'Souza, whose latest film ABCD 2 is drawing full houses right now.

When he appeared as a guest on the show to promote ABCD 2, Remo had promised to do some work with Paul in the future. An emotional Paul had then revealed how he had tried setting up an appointment with Remo several times at the latter's office to seek some work, but was unsuccessful.

The grand finale of the popular Colors channel show also saw the likes of Faisal Khan, Elli Avram and rapper Raftaar add to the extravaganza with colourful acts.

Season 6 of India's Got Talent was hosted by noted comedian Bharti Singh along with actors Nakul Mehta and Siddharth Shukla. The season was judged by model-actor Malaika Arora Khan, actor Kirron Kher and filmmaker Karan Johar.

All the three judges had been encouraging Paul all through the season and are extremely happy that he has finally won.

Saturday evening saw a keen battle between six finalists. Paul beat gymnast Yogeshwari Mistry, fusion singer-duo Harmanpreet Kaur and Parry G, hand-shadow artist Prahlad Acharya, and dance groups XIX and Beat Breakers.

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July 2,2020

Mumbai, Jul 2: The Mumbai police have summoned noted filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali for questioning in connection with the Sushant Singh Rajput suicide case. According to several reports, casting director Shanoo Sharma too might be questioned in connection with the star’s death.

Reports also state that Kangana Ranaut and Shekhar Kapur, who are not directly involved with the investigation, are likely to be asked to record their statements.

The development comes days after the cops had asked for the details of SSR’s contract with Yashraj Films. The MS Dhoni actor had starred in Shuddh Desi Romance and Detective Byomkesh Bakshi, which were backed by the banner. He was supposed to team up with YRF for Paani, directed by Kapur, but the movie was on hold due to creative differences between the Mr India helmer and the production house.

Sushant died by suicide on June 14, leaving his near and dear ones in a state of shock. Following his demise, fans alleged that several Bollywood biggies had tried to sabotage his career as he was an ‘outsider’, reigniting the nepotism debate.

SSR, who hailed from Patna, made an impact in the TV industry before entering Bollywood with the sleeper hit Kai Po Che. He impressed fans with his performances in PK and Shuddh Desi Romance, consolidating his standing in the industry. It was, however, MS Dhoni that established him as a bankable star. Chhichore was his last theatrical release before his death. Drive, backed by Karan Johar, released directly on Netflix. His last film Dil Bechara is slated to release on Disney+ Hotstar on July 24.

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July 20,2020

New Delhi, Jul 20: On the occasion of International Chess Day, former Miss World and actor Manushi Chhillar enjoyed a game of chess with her father Dr Mitra Basu Chhillar and revealed through an Instagram post that she is a "competitive" board game player.

The 23-year-old actor posted a picture of herself and her dad on Instagram where the two are seen deeply concentrating on the game.

"I'm the competitive one, he's the mind reader. Irrespective of who loses, I know he always wins!#InternationalChessDay."

Further elaborating on the importance of playing chess, Manushi who once pursued a career in medicine stressed that chess helps in stretching the human mind in terms of strategy and imagination.

"Chess stretches your mind in terms of strategy and imagination because you really have to outwit your opponent at any cost. 

Playing chess with my dad is something that I have always loved doing because he's the most unpredictable, intelligent, and sharpest person I've ever played with," said Chhillar.

The 23-year-old actor is gearing up for her debut in Yash Raj Films' 'Prithviraj' where she will be seen opposite actor Akshay Kumar.

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June 10,2020

Mumbai, Jun 10: Bollywood actors Sushant Singh Rajput and Varun Sharma's former manager Disha Salian reportedly committed suicide by jumping off the 14th floor of her apartment in Malad on June 8 night.

Varun Sharma mourned the demise on Instagram, sharing a photo with his former manager and friend.

"Am at a loss of words. Speechless. Numb. It all looks unreal. So many memories. Such a lovely person and a dear friend. You always wore that smile everyday, and with such kindness you dealt with everything that came your way. You will be deeply missed. Prayers and Strength to the Family. I still can't believe Disha you're gone. Gone too Soon," wrote Varun.

The young celebrity manager was reportedly with her fiance when she took the drastic step on June 8 night. She was declared dead on being rushed to a hospital in Borivali.

The police have started an investigation. As per reports, they have recorded the statement of the deceased's parents. Her fiance might also be asked for a statement.

Apart from Sushant Singh Rajput and Varun Sharma, Disha has managed comedian Bharti Singh in the past.

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