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Pink Villa
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
When Shah Rukh Khan wished to play Virat Kohli in his biopic, was Anushka Sharma about with it?
Virat Kohli is one of the finest cricketers of India. He enjoys a lot of fan following across the globe. Imagine getting to watch his life story in the form of a biopic on the silver screen. Not just that! Imagine Shah Rukh Khan playing the role of a cricketer, wouldn't that be super exciting? Well, there was a time when King Khan expressed his desire for the same, but what caught our attention was Anushka Sharma's reaction to it. Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma joked about looking like Virat Kohli During a promotional event of Jab Harry met Sejal, back in 2017, Shah Rukh Khan was asked about his preference to portray a cricket player and without any hesitation, the actor took Virat Kohli's name. The moment the actress heard this reply, she was quick to say, 'But you will have to grow a beard.' SRK playfully replied, 'But I had grown a beard. In Harry Met Sejal, I looked just like Virat Kohli. Exactly like him.' We don't know if the actress, who was the cricketer's girlfriend then, agreed to her co-star or not. Virat Kohli's work front Virat Kohli's IPL team, Royal Challengers Bangalore, recently lifted the IPL 2025 trophy after 18 years. The celebration was something every fan felt from their heart. What stole the show was the way he and his wife, Anushka Sharma, held each other right after the match, hugged, and cried together. Indeed, theirs was a showcase of what true love truly is, and it will be etched in the hearts of all fans forever. Kohli is currently enjoying some quality time with his wife and kids in London, away from the hustle and bustle of Mumbai. The couple was recently spotted enjoying the Wimbledon match. Shah Rukh Khan's work front Shah Rukh Khan is currently shooting for his upcoming action thriller King. Talking of King, the film rides on a strong ensemble led by SRK and Deepika Padukone with Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Arshad Warsi, Anil Kapoor, Jaideep Ahlawat, Rani Mukerji, Abhay Verma, and Jackie Shroff in key roles. SRK plays a gangster in the action thriller, which is touted to be one of the most expensive films of Hindi Cinema, and features the actor in a raw and rugged avatar. According to reports, King is targeting an October 1, 2026, release.
India.com
5 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
RCB Star Yash Dayal Booked For Rape With A 17-Year-Old Minor During IPL 2025 In Jaipur
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) pacer Yash Dayal appears to be embroiled in a new controversy, as the IPL 2025 winner has now been booked for rape in Jaipur. Shocking details have emerged concerning Dayal's alleged sexual involvement with a 17-year-old minor during IPL 2025. Prior to this incident, Yash Dayal had already been facing legal proceedings for a sexual assault case, where a woman from Ghaziabad had accused the Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer of similar criminal activity. Allegations by a Minor in Jaipur The Allahabad High Court had previously issued a stay order on Dayal's police custody in the Ghaziabad case, based on recent proceedings. However, this new case in Jaipur presents a significant risk for the RCB player, as it involves a minor girl aged 17 accusing him of rape. According to a report by Dainik Bhaskar, An FIR was lodged against Yash Dayal at the Sanganer Sadar Police Station in Jaipur, based on allegations of rape by a minor victim. According to the report, Yash allegedly promised the young girl a promising future in professional cricket and exploited her for a period of two years. IPL 2025 Connection Anil Jaiman, the Station House Officer (SHO) of the Sanganer Sadar Police Station, stated that the victim came into contact with Yash through cricket. It is alleged that approximately two years ago, when the victim was a minor, Yash repeatedly raped her over a two-year period under the guise of helping her build a cricket career. The report also mentions the IPL 2025 connection. As per the Jaipur Police, Yash Dayal, while in Jaipur for an RR vs RCB match, allegedly summoned the victim to a hotel near the Sitapura area and raped her again. After a prolonged period of silence, emotional blackmail, and physical and mental harassment, the victim finally registered an official complaint on July 23, 2025. The Jaipur Police further informed that since the first reported incident of rape occurred when the victim was a 17-year-old minor, a case has been registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act 2012). If found guilty, Yash could face severe consequences, as cases under the POCSO Act are tried rigorously, and the punishment can include lengthy imprisonment. Yash Dayal was a member of the Royal Challengers Bangalore team that secured their first-ever IPL title. RCB clinched the championship by defeating PBKS on June 3.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Virat Kohli revealed Anushka Sharma made 'massive sacrifices' as a mother; called her 'a big inspiration': 'Whatever problems I had were nothing'
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma 's love story is one that fans never get tired of hearing. From their first meeting during a commercial shoot to becoming proud parents of two children, their journey is full of love, support, and inspiration. Whether they are seen cheering each other on at events, sharing moments on social media, or speaking lovingly in interviews, the couple has always shown what real partnership looks like. A wedding to remember After dating for a few years and keeping their relationship mostly private, Virat and Anushka got married on 11 December 2017. The wedding was a small and beautiful ceremony in Tuscany, Italy, attended by close family and friends. Their love story continued to grow as they welcomed their daughter Vamika on 11 January 2021. Then, on 15 February 2024, they became parents again with the birth of their son Akaay. Virat on Anushka's role as a mother In a past podcast with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Virat opened up about how Anushka's role as a mother made him reflect deeply. 'The way things have been in the past two years, we have had our child and, as a mother, the sacrifices that she made have been massive. Looking at her, I realised whatever problems I had were nothing. As far as expectations are concerned, as long as your family loves you for who you are, you don't expect much because that is the basic requirement,' said Virat. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Redefine Your Future with a Top Online MBA SRM Online Enquire Now Undo Virat calls Anushka a big inspiration Virat didn't stop there. He also spoke about how Anushka inspires him every day. According to him, the changes in his life began when he fell in love with her. He added, 'When you look for inspiration, you start from home and, obviously, Anushka has been a big inspiration for me. My life had a completely different perspective. When you fall in love with a person, you start processing those changes within you as well. Her outlook towards life was different and it urged me to change for the better and become more accepting of things. ' Anushka's film journey Anushka Sharma has always been known for her strong performances in films like 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi', 'PK', 'Band Baaja Baaraat', 'Sultan' and 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'. Her last major film role was in the 2018 movie 'Zero', where she starred alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif . After that, she stepped away from the big screen for a while. However, she did make a short appearance in the 2022 OTT film 'Qala', she was seen in the song 'Ghodey Pe Sawaar', which fans loved as a sweet surprise. So far, there have been no official updates about Anushka's upcoming projects.
NDTV
17-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Explained: Why Karnataka Government Blamed RCB For Bengaluru Stampede
New Delhi: A Karnataka government report on the June 4 stampede at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium - in which 11 people were killed and 56 injured - has blamed the Royal Challengers Bangalore for the tragedy. The report said the newly-crowned Indian Premier League champions, winners of their maiden title, failed to consult the police before "unilaterally" inviting lakhs to a celebration at the stadium. Prepared by the Central Administrative Tribunal, a quasi-judicial body, the report highlighted the team's failure to follow standard operating procedures - to ensure safety - before hosting a public event. This included not making proper applications to the police - with information about the expected crowd size, timings, bottlenecks in the area, parking arrangements, etc. - to hold such a large event. The state told the tribunal RCB management did reach out on June 3, but that was to 'inform' the police about a 'victory parade' on city streets. No further details were provided and permission was not expressly sought, as required by law, so the cops expressly shot down that plan, the government said. That, the tribunal was told, was followed by plans to celebrate at the stadium. The report was made public Thursday morning by order of the Karnataka High Court. The court on Tuesday rejected the state government's request to keep the report confidential, ruling there were no ground to do so since it contained only "facts, as perceived" by the administration. The IPL Triumph The RCB team scripted a nerve-wracking six-run victory over the Punjab Kings in the 2025 IPL final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in Gujarat. An ecstatic team - till then always the bridesmaid and never the bride - was eager to celebrate the moment with their long-suffering fanbase back home. RCB's Virat Kohli in action against the Punjab Kings in the 2025 IPL final. They boarded a flight to Bengaluru the following day. Behind the scenes plans were being made for that celebration. But it now appears the eagerness for that celebration may have led team officials to not pay sufficent attention to public safety requirements. What Report Said On RCB Role According to the report, RCB team management began June 3 with a slew of social media posts that started 7.01 am and included a video appeal by India cricket star Virat Kohli. On the day of the tragedy an estimated three lakh people converged on the stadium, with the crowd blocking adjoining streets and creating traffic jams. The already chaotic situation worsened after a post at 3.15 pm before the event mentioned 'passes' for the first time. The government slammed this as a "belated" attempt to control the growing crowd. The stampede began 15 minutes after that; a crowd rush at entry gates overwhelmed the few security staff deployed and people barged into a stadium that can only hold around 35,000 people. Some, fearing they would not be allowed in without the 'passes' even climbed the wall. Eleven people were killed in the stampede. The police were present, although not in numbers enough to control the situation. A lathi charge was ordered to control the crowd, and ambulances took the injured to nearby hospitals, where 11 people, many of whom were women and children, died on arrival. All of this took place, the government report said, between 3.14 pm, after the last social media post (about the 'free passes'), and 5.15 pm. The RCB team arrived at the stadium at 5.30 pm. Quite extraordinarily, RCB officials and those from the stadium 'celebration' began despite the stampede and (by then) news of injuries and possible deaths. The 'celebrations' continued for at least 15 minutes; event officials claimed this was because they feared an abrupt end might incite the crowd and "adversely affect law and order". New SOPs For Crowd Control Last month, days after the stampede, the Karnataka government introduced new rules for crowd control and management, with the focus on harsh(er) punishments for event organisers and officials. The new rules prescribe a three-year jail term and fines starting from Rs 50,000. Violation will also be a non-cognisable and non-bailable offence. Specifically, the new rules call out event planners who "do not apply (for police permission) before conducting the event, or fail to control the crowd gathered (or) give compensation..." NDTV is now available on WhatsApp channels. Click on the link to get all the latest updates from NDTV on your chat.
NDTV
08-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Big Change Loading In England XI vs India For Lord's Test? Dinesh Karthik Picks Star To Replace Ollie Pope
Dinesh Karthik has thrown his weight behind Jacob Bethell to take over the crucial No. 3 spot in England's Test batting line-up from Ollie Pope, calling the young batter 'the next big one to watch out for' in English cricket. Speaking on the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast Live from Lord's, Karthik praised Bethell's versatility, hunger, and maturity, suggesting he could be England's long-term solution in the top order. 'I am a bit biased, I would pick him (Bethell), I would bat him at No. 3,' said Karthik, who currently works as the batting coach for Royal Challengers Bangalore, Bethell's IPL franchise. 'At this point in time, I would pick him ahead of Ollie Pope, but if you are an England coach, Pope got a 100 in the previous game.' Pope's inconsistency has raised questions despite his century in the series opener. He managed just eight runs in the second innings at Headingley, followed by a golden duck and a laboured 24 at Edgbaston, as England crashed to a 336-run defeat. Karthik believes Bethell's flexibility makes him a standout candidate. 'Bethell, you can almost bat him anywhere from No. 3 to No. 7, he is ready. In the IPL, we picked him in such a way that he has the flexibility to open, bat at three, or even middle of the order.' 'What I really liked about him was his ability to absorb information and quickly transfer it to his game. Very young, very hungry, and most of all, he is extremely dedicated towards the sport. He is single-minded and wants to do well in life and become the best—if you have that as your goal, you can't go wrong,' he said. While the focus remains on Bethell's potential, England's captain Ben Stokes is facing growing scrutiny. After a tactical decision to rest Jasprit Bumrah backfired spectacularly for India in the first Test, India captain Shubman Gill responded with a double hundred (269) and 161 at Edgbaston to lead his side to a historic victory. This has intensified the pressure on Stokes, who has yet to make a significant impact with the bat in the series. 'Now Stokes has to do all that thinking and has to get some runs, let's be honest,' said Nasser Hussain. 'The opposition captain is getting a shedload of runs, and Stokes' run-getting has fallen away. So, he is under a bit of pressure,' he said. Still, Hussain praised Stokes' leadership and emotional intelligence. 'England players love playing for Ben Stokes, but he is also tough. I spoke to Jurgen Klopp and asked what leadership is about, and he said it is about being their friend but not being their best friend. I think Stokes has got that.'
