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1. Anupamaa producer Rajan Shahi's ex-wife breaks silence in Rupali Ganguly-Esha Verma case  Bollywood Life
2. Exclusive: Rupali Ganguly's Lawyer Sana Raees Khan Reveals Why The Actress Is Seeking Rs 50 Crore In Defamation Compensation  NDTV Movies
3. Amid defamation case and Rs 50 crore compensation sent by Rupali Ganguly; Esha Verma posts a note on star  The Times of India
4. Anupamaa producer Rajan Shahi supports actor Rupali Ganguly amid family dispute  India Today
5. Actor Rupali Ganguly files ₹50 crore defamation suit against stepdaughter Esha Verma  The Hindu

Vicky was last seen in Bad Newz. He will now be seen in Chhava. The film, another Dinesh Vijan production, will see Vicky play the role of Chhatrapati Sambhaji. He will then be seen in Love and War alongside Ranbir Kapoor.

Meet rihest family of Bollywood surpassing the net worth of the Khans, Kapoor,

We looked at some bold instances of Bollywood's beautiful appearing in the buff.

There are various ways to say you’ve arrived in life, and the Maybach badge is one way of doing it in style. When it was put onto the GLS, though, not only was it a power statement, it added a cool quotient, too. It doesn’t just say you’ve arrived; it shouts it. 

Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 facelift design

The 2024 version continues the pimped-out look with loads of bling all over, but with more Maybach logos and badges all over the car. We counted 61, with surely a few more tucked away where we did not notice. So, if you’re looking for understated, maybe look elsewhere. The pomp and attitude extend to the now-famous Free Drive Mode (or Bounce Mode, as it’s lovingly called on Instagram), which is meant to bounce the SUV on its air springs to unstick you from soft sand, but in reality, it syncs up nicely with your favourite rap song.

It’s easy to get carried away talking about this car’s many fun elements, but let’s get to the changes for the 2024 version. The flashy chrome grille that stares at you like a flashing grin has been tweaked slightly with thicker outlines. The bumper is redone, and where the air intakes were, you get a multitude of logos made of plastic, which seem amiss and don’t look Maybach-level. 

While it comes in five regular colours, if you want to stand out from the crowd, you can get dual-tone paint options and even up the wheels from 22 to 23 inches. In fact, since this is a CBU import, you can pretty much have it tailor-made. At the rear is a new tail-lamp signature, and the Maybach chrome tailpipe surrounds are back. 

Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 facelift interior and features

Inside, there aren’t many changes, but here, too, there’s plenty of customisation potential. The open-pore wood in this car looks lavish, coupled with the Nappa leather with contrast double stitch. The steering wheel is new, the MBUX software is now the latest version and gets a fingerprint sensor, and the new graphics are crisp and clean. The graphics quality can be truly experienced when you pull up the Energiser Package menu, which combines sounds, visuals, ambient light and massages to transport you to your happy place, be that a forest, a club, or, in our case, some summer rain on a sweltering day like the one when we tested the GLS.

The Maybach GLS now also gets Level 2 ADAS, and the features list remains extensive, with 11.6-inch rear screens, a 590W Burmester sound system, and heating, ventilation and massage functions for all four seats. There’s a tablet controller for rear passengers, blinds and wireless charging. Though there are a lot of options, Mercedes has kept the standard specification for India high.

One option you simply must tick is the First Class rear seating package with the fixed central console, 43.5 degrees of recline, and leg rests. You can then opt for a refrigerator, but be warned that it eats up a lot of boot space, and honestly, it might be easier just to put a cooler in the boot. 

Climbing into the Maybach GLS is a haul up as the SUV rides quite high, but like before, there’s a cool retractable side step that folds out as you open the door, like a valet preparing your entry. Once in the rear seats, you’re transported into a world of first-class travel. Reclined, with my legs up, all cool and comfy, the Mumbai traffic seemed to be far away as I was ferried along serenely in the well-insulated cabin. 

A lot of tech has gone into ensuring passengers feel that level of luxury, not only in the silence of the cabin but also in the ride. In Maybach mode, the responses are softened: suspension, acceleration and gear changes. In fact, it’s so smooth that cutting through a construction zone makes me wonder whether the work has been completed. It’s thanks to the optional e-Active Body Control that reads the road ahead and pre-adjusts the suspension, so you feel like you’re floating. 

Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 facelift performance

But a petrolhead like me couldn’t stay pinned to a rear seat for long, and I switched over to the driver’s seat. First up, I toggled the drive mode to Sport, and as I accelerated away, I was amazed by how smoothly and quickly this 2.8-tonne luxury liner gained momentum. The 4.0-litre V8 was smooth and strong, delivering power from the get-go. The 9-speed auto shifted smoothly and seamlessly, keeping up the reputation of refined luxury. However, when you plunge your foot to the floor, it takes a breath before dropping down the gears. You can circumvent that pause with the paddles if you’re in a spirited mood. 

Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 facelift ride and handling

New tail-lamp pattern for 2024, but bling remains the name of the game.

The steering is light, letting you tuck into traffic gaps with ease you can’t imagine, and while it’s not quick, it does give you enough feedback around corners, too. There’s some roll around corners, but e-Active Body Control comes to the rescue again. Its Curve Mode will lean the car into corners to counter the roll, much like a bike. But the Maybach GLS is most comfortable cruising silently on a highway, ferrying its passengers on a cloud of comfort. It also has off-road modes and assistance, but I doubt owners in India will venture anywhere off the road in this car.

Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 facelift price and verdict

The new Maybach GLS 600 starts at Rs 3.35 crore, Rs 39 lakh higher than before. While the basic specification is good, you can spend as much as Rs 1.5 crore more on options, only some of which are fitted to this car. It gives you loads of attitude, a cool quotient, ultimate comfort, and luxury. And, oh yeah, it can dance, too.

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Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 facelift video review

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Housed in the Le Grande Hotel in Tashkent, the restaurant is a definite stopover for tourist groups from India and is popular for its Bollywood nights

Star-studded nuptials started in March with a three-day pre-wedding party with a performance by superstar Rihanna

In a viral interview clip, Khan mentions Bollywood actors he’d like to work with in the future.

Thousands of people cheered Queen Elizabeth II during a trip to Stamford and Burghley House earlier this month

I am trying to find a song from a Bollywood movie. Please hope me if you can, based on the little I remember. Difficulty: I don't speak Hindi. The movie would have come out 2004-2007, and I think I remember it was about a young couple in an arranged marriage getting to know each other over time. The song was an upbeat dance song, but not a bass-heavy club song or anything like that. It had a longish title, 5-7 words, and here's the part that might actually help you help me -- it reminded me of Mere Sarpe Dupatta from Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo -- I had them in the same playlist on my (dead!) iPod.

Thanks for any help you can give me!

Copyright 2020 NPR. To see more, visit STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: One of the most famous actors in India has COVID-19. Big B, as he's called, is Amitabh Bachchan. Bollywood fans are praying for recovery, as NPR's Lauren Frayer reports. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) UNIDENTIFIED GROUP: (Praying in non-English language). LAUREN FRAYER, BYLINE: At a Hindu temple in Bhopal, India, the faithful chant prayers for Amitabh Bachchan and his family. The 77-year-old Bollywood icon and his son were both hospitalized over the weekend with COVID-19. His daughter-in-law and granddaughter also tested positive and are isolating at home. The Bachchans are bigger than royalty. There's another Hindu temple dedicated to Amitabh Bachchan in Kolkata, complete with a life-sized idol of the actor on a throne. The sanctuary walls are plastered with movie posters. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: (Non-English language spoken). FRAYER: "We're not fans, we're devotees," this man told local TV.

Join Penn State Great Valley at the campus' Conference Center in Malvern on Oct. 24 for an electrifying evening in the vibrant world of Bollywood, where the magic of Indian cinema will be celebrated.

Get into the holiday spirit with Bollywood movies on popular OTT platforms! From the visually spectacular Brahmastra to the inspiring tale of Shershaah and the emotional depth of Gehraiyaan, this selection has something for everyone. Whether you’re in the mood for adventure, patriotism, or family drama, these titles bring Diwali entertainment right into your home, creating memorable experiences for all.

Shalini Passi became an overnight sensation after featuring in the Netflix reality show Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives

1. Vicky Kaushal to play Lord Parshuram in Dinesh Vijans mega spectacle; filming begins in November 2025  Bollywood Hungama
2. Vicky Kaushal looks fierce and rudra as Parshurama in Mahavatar, see pics  Moneycontrol
3. Vicky Kaushal looks unrecognisable as Parashurama in Mahavatar first look. Check first poster, release date  Hindustan Times
4. Vicky Kaushal Plays Chiranjeevi Parashurama In Mahavatar, Ferocious First Look Revealed  News18
5. Vicky Kaushal to play Lord Parshuram in Dinesh Vijan's film: Report | Vicky will next be seen in 'Chhaava' | Inshorts  Inshorts

Someone tried using the gender-swap filter on a few Bollywood actors and the results will surely amaze you to the core.

Let's take a look at Bollywood celebrities who chose the despicable act of suicide and left us too soon to their heavenly abode.

Bollywood Latest News in Hindi Today: मनोरंजन की दुनिया में आए दिन कुछ ना कुछ लगा ही रहता है। अगर आप भी सितारों के बारे में जानना चाहते हैं तो फटाफट जुड़ें फिल्मी बीट की लाइव न्यूज से। जहां

Bollywood Latest News in Hindi Today: मनोरंजन की दुनिया में आए दिन कुछ ना कुछ लगा ही रहता है। अगर आप भी सितारों के बारे में जानना चाहते हैं तो फटाफट जुड़ें फिल्मी बीट की लाइव न्यूज से। जहां

Bollywood's leading divas have enthralled us with their outstanding fashion choices as Diwali 2024 arrives with shimmering lights and a joyous mood. This year's Diwali festivities featured an incredible fashion show, featuring everything from modern sarees that combine tradition and fashion

Festivals are the ideal occasion to add some glitz to your locks, and Bollywood's style queens are the ideal source of inspiration. Here are six festive hairstyles. These ensembles are perfect for festive events because they effortlessly combine elegance and effortless

Saree blouses have long served as a creative canvas in the dynamic realm of ethnic fashion. The corset-saree combination, on the other hand, is the newest fashion to hit the red carpet and the holiday season. It's a striking, alluring twist

Your mane matters! Healthy, happy hair denotes your priorities towards self-care. Bollywood beauties including Ananya Panday, Janhvi Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and others understand this must-do beauty ritual and ensure to keep their locks in the finest condition. Now, these celebs may

As India bids adieu to Lord Ganesha on the occasion of Anant Chaturdashi, film folk rush to the pandals for one last visit.

It's a special day on social media, as film folk celebrate birthdays and share beautiful moments from their life on social media.

Raashii goes gray... Kriti welcomes her birthday month... Neha celebrates her 'superhero'...

Bollywood stars looked gorgeous on Dusshera, and we can certainly try some of these styles during the festive season.

Every season, there's a hot colour that every celeb endorses and it seems that lately, it's white.

Anil Kapoor's wife Sunita Kapoor hosted her annual Karva Chauth party for her friends, and the ladies in well, mostly red, made striking images on social media.

Film folk are celebrating Diwali with a lot of light and love on social media.

'You make a song, it gets rejected, you have to make 10 more.'

'The fact that I got noticed in a film that stars Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone is a big high for me.'

'Every actor's journey is unique.''It's beautiful but also terrifying because you have to carve your own path.''So if there's somebody to talk it through, it's nice.'

'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.'

'People have got into the habit of sitting at home (and watching films).''They don't want to watch movies in theatres because they do not want to waste as much as Rs 1,000 on tickets.''They feel there is no point in watching a film on the big screen because it will anyway come on OTT in a month's time.'

'People worship Krishna. People don't worship Ved Vyas, who wrote the Mahabharata.''It's a cultural thing because we don't see the heroes behind the screen, we see the heroes who are in front of the screen.'

Move along keto, Bollywood has found a new way to stay fit.

Film folk are celebrating their daughters on social media, and the pictures are adorable!

'I had a very tumultuous relationship with what occurred.'

Infused with influences from Brazilian Baile Funk, Bollywood and hints of other regional Indian musical influences, Tesher says he wanted to create a song that would sound familiar to people across cultures 

It was a close battle at the box office with a romantic drama taking a slight financial edge over an action blockbuster.

The villain in Hindi cinema shifted professions with the decades but the chief villain remained money.

Monarch Cruise is giving everyone an opportunity to sail alongside cricket and Bollywood icons.

There is an utter pretentiousness to this world and the supposed hip lives of its characters, which makes it plain awkward to watch, complains Mayur Sanap.

'Sushant Singh Rajput, a bright young lad who had a life beyond films, was probably too good for Bollywood.''To blame his death by suicide on a gang of Bollywood bullies is stretching the point too far,' argues Saibal Chatterjee.

The Rs 19,100 crore 'Indian film industry' is more than its monikers for three simple reasons, feels Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Such a person is rare in today's film world, notes Amit Khanna.

'No small artistic film can even hope to win, except, maybe, as random tokenism,' asserts Deepa Gahlot.

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.