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Indian actor Pradeep Rawat dies at 74 after cancer battle

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MUMBAI: Veteran Indian actor Pradeep Rawat has died at the age of 74 after battling cancer, his manager confirmed on Tuesday.

According to Indian media reports, Rawat had been hospitalized for more than a month while undergoing treatment for cancer. His manager said the actor died a few hours before the announcement.

Rawat began his film career in 1985 and appeared in numerous Hindi and regional-language films and television productions. He earned widespread recognition for portraying memorable villainous roles throughout his career.

He shared the screen with several leading Bollywood actors, including Amitabh Bachchan, Raj Babbar and Vinod Khanna.

Rawat was also known for his performances alongside Aamir Khan in the films Lagaan and Ghajini, roles that helped cement his reputation as one of Bollywood’s notable character actors. His death marks the end of a career spanning more than four decades in Indian cinema and television.

Raghav Juyal dismisses marriage rumors with Huma Qureshi

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Raghav Juyal

MUMBAI:Indian actor Raghav Juyal has dismissed speculation that he is planning to marry Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi, calling recent reports about their relationship and wedding plans “baseless.”

According to Indian media, rumors about the pair intensified after reports claimed they were planning to tie the knot later this year. Juyal, who is currently receiving praise for his performance in the film Baby Do Die Do, addressed the speculation in a recent interview.

Responding to questions about the reported wedding, Juyal smiled and said there was no truth to the claims, adding that all reports suggesting an upcoming marriage were merely rumors.

The speculation gained momentum after singer Akasa Singh shared a photo with Huma Qureshi and Juyal on social media, congratulating Huma on “this beautiful part of your heaven.”

Fans later pointed to the pair’s public appearances together, including Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s wedding reception, where they wore coordinated pink outfits, as well as other industry events.

Huma Qureshi also praised Juyal on Instagram following the release of their latest film, where the two shared notable on-screen chemistry.

Despite ongoing speculation, Juyal said there are no current plans for marriage, dismissing reports that the couple is set to wed in October.

Veteran Actor Naseeruddin Shah denounces last-minute removal from event

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Veteran Actor

Mumbai: Renowned Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah has claimed that he was unnecessarily removed at the last moment from an event organized by the Urdu Department of Mumbai University, without any explanation or apology.

Writing in the newspaper, Shah described the incident as highly humiliating and disappointing, adding that he had been enthusiastic about interacting with the students.

He stated that the university informed the audience that he had declined to participate, whereas in reality, he was removed without reason. Shah challenged anyone who believed he spoke against the country to provide a single example.

Naseeruddin Shah gained critical acclaim in the 1980s for his roles in art-house Hindi films, including Mandi, Nishant, Aakrosh, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Masoom, and Sparsh.

Looking ahead, Shah will appear in the film Assi alongside Taapsee Pannu, Riwothi, and Manoj Pahwa, set to release on February 20, 2026, and is also slated to feature in Imtiaz Ali’s upcoming film scheduled for release in June 2026.