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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Man shoots self after killing his son, mom
Varanasi: A 32-year-old man, Neeraj Pandey , shot himself after opening fire on his mother, son, and daughter in Jahanaganj area of Azamgarh district on Tuesday afternoon. His mother Chandrakala (55), and son Sangharsh Pandey (4) were killed, while daughter Shubhi Pandey (7) was under treatment. Azamgarh SP Hemraj Meena said that the pistol used in the crime was recovered. Initial investigation revealed that Pandey worked at a petrol pump in Varanasi. His wife and children arrived in the village last week, while he returned home from Varanasi on Monday night. The SP said that on Tuesday afternoon, Pandey returned home in inebriated state. Following some family dispute, he opened fire on his mother and children before shooting himself. Pandey and his mother died on the spot while both the children were rushed to a local hospital, said the official. Upon noticing a sharp deterioration in their health condition, doctors referred the duo to the district hospital. Upon reaching there, doctors declared Sangharsh brought dead. The girl suffered a bullet injury in the stomach, but her condition as stated to be stable. The actual reason behind the incident would become clear after a detailed investigation, said the SP, adding that the bodies were sent for postmortem examination. Pandey's father said that after returning from the district headquarters, he sought water from his daughter-in-law hen heard the sound of firing. He assumed that it was the sound of firecrackers. However, when his daughter-in-law entered the house she screamed upon seeing Pandey and her children lying in a pool of blood. Hearing her scream, their neighbours reached there and rushed all the four to a hospital in Jahanaganj. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
News18
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Kay Kay Menon, Vinay Pathak, Neeraj Pandey EXCLUSIVE: Dangers Of AI, Special Ops 2, Nostalgia; N18V
The much-anticipated second season of Neeraj Pandey's acclaimed action thriller 'Special Ops' is set to premiere on JioHotstar on July 11. The series continues to follow the relentless RAW agent Himmat Singh, portrayed by the versatile Kay Kay Menon as he faces a new, high-stakes mission centered around the growing threat of global cybersecurity breaches. This season delves deeper into the shadowy world of cyber warfare, highlighting the complex challenges intelligence agencies face in the digital of the release, CNN-News18 Showsha's Titas Chowdhury sat down with Kay Kay Menon, Vinay Pathak, and director Neeraj Pandey to discuss the evolution of the Special Ops franchise. The conversation covers a range of topics, from the real dangers posed by artificial intelligence to personal reflections on past work and the immense impact of strong storytelling in the full interview right here. bollywood news | entertainment news live | latest bollywood news | bollywood | news18 | n18oc_moviesLiked the video? Please press the thumbs up icon and leave a comment. Subscribe to Showsha YouTube channel and never miss a video: Showsha on Instagram: Showsha on Facebook: Showsha on X: Showsha on Snapchat: entertainment and lifestyle news and updates on:
India Gazette
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
"We like to enjoy our work...": Neeraj Pandey talks about handling audience pressure after 'Special Ops' success ahead of season 2
New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): The much-awaited second season of the popular spy thriller Special Ops is set to release on July 11 on JioHotstar. Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the series returns with more action and drama, continuing the story of R&AW officer Himmat Singh, played by Kay Kay Menon. Ahead of the release, filmmaker Neeraj Pandey opened up about whether he feels the pressure of audience expectations after the success of the first season. Pandey shared that he and his team try to keep the process light and enjoyable. 'We realized quite early on that pressure of this type doesn't help, and we like to enjoy our work. I can speak on behalf of my friends that the more fun we can have on set while doing our work, that's the key to it,' Pandey told ANI. Actor Vinay Pathak, who returns as Abbas Sheikh, also teased what's in store for fans this time. He said viewers should be ready for a lot more in the new season. 'Unexpected, it's bigger, larger, and better, I feel. Huge. It's going to be a big one. And I'm very, very excited.' The upcoming season stars Kay Kay Menon, Prakash Raj, Vinay Pathak, Karan Tacker, Saiyami Kher, Muzammil Ibrahim, Gautami Kapoor, Parmeet Sethi, and Kali Prasad Mukherjee. Special Ops 2 is a direct sequel to Special Ops (2020) and also builds on the events from the spin-off Special Ops 1.5 (2021). With Himmat Singh once again at the center of a high-stakes mission, fans can expect more suspense, action, and drama when the show hits screens this July. (ANI)
India Gazette
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
"It was a film that went against the trend...": Neeraj Panday opens up on how 'A Wednesday' shaped his journey
New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): The action-thriller 'A Wednesday,' released in 2008, continues to strike a chord with audiences, even more than a decade after its release. Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the movie marked his debut as a filmmaker and went on to become a strong and meaningful film that won both awards and hearts. Now, years later, Neeraj Pandey has opened up about how A Wednesday shaped his journey as a storyteller, discussing the impact it had on him and how it made him feel more 'responsible' and 'accountable' in his future projects. While speaking to ANI, the filmmaker shared that A Wednesday was a project that went 'against the trend'--whether it was the style, the casting, or the subject. However, the love and support from the audience gave him the confidence to trust his stories. 'It is very interesting that you are asking this question because it's been so many years, and there has not been a single press conference in my life where, you know, it doesn't go back to my first film. And the only way I can sum up how it shaped me is that, when you're making your debut film, you're doing it with actors you believe in. The film goes against the trend. The format goes against the trend. The actors and the casting go against the trend,' said Pandey. 'But when you see that there is an audience waiting to watch that particular film--and not just watching, but loving it and encouraging you with lots of love and blessings--it just goes to show that you feel more responsible as a storyteller. You try to be more accountable with every film, every story you make. And that's the path that was charted with the release of A Wednesday,' he added. 'A Wednesday' starred Anupam Kher as a police commissioner on the verge of retirement. The plot follows his tense encounter with a common man, played by Naseeruddin Shah, who holds the city hostage to get justice in his own way. The film received wide critical acclaim and was produced by Ronnie Screwvala, Shital Bhatia, and Anjum Rizvi. It won several awards and is often praised for its tight script, strong performances, and relevant message. (ANI)
Mint
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
'It was a film that went against the trend...': Neeraj Panday opens up on how A Wednesday shaped his journey
ANI Published 23 Jun 2025, 01:30 PM IST New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): The action-thriller 'A Wednesday,' released in 2008, continues to strike a chord with audiences, even more than a decade after its release. Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the movie marked his debut as a filmmaker and went on to become a strong and meaningful film that won both awards and hearts. Now, years later, Neeraj Pandey has opened up about how A Wednesday shaped his journey as a storyteller, discussing the impact it had on him and how it made him feel more "responsible" and "accountable" in his future projects. While speaking to ANI, the filmmaker shared that A Wednesday was a project that went "against the trend"--whether it was the style, the casting, or the subject. However, the love and support from the audience gave him the confidence to trust his stories. "It is very interesting that you are asking this question because it's been so many years, and there has not been a single press conference in my life where, you know, it doesn't go back to my first film. And the only way I can sum up how it shaped me is that, when you're making your debut film, you're doing it with actors you believe in. The film goes against the trend. The format goes against the trend. The actors and the casting go against the trend," said Pandey. "But when you see that there is an audience waiting to watch that particular film--and not just watching, but loving it and encouraging you with lots of love and blessings--it just goes to show that you feel more responsible as a storyteller. You try to be more accountable with every film, every story you make. And that's the path that was charted with the release of A Wednesday," he added. 'A Wednesday' starred Anupam Kher as a police commissioner on the verge of retirement. The plot follows his tense encounter with a common man, played by Naseeruddin Shah, who holds the city hostage to get justice in his own way. The film received wide critical acclaim and was produced by Ronnie Screwvala, Shital Bhatia, and Anjum Rizvi. It won several awards and is often praised for its tight script, strong performances, and relevant message. (ANI)
