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Committed to Conducting Polls in J-K at Earliest: CEC Rajiv Kumar
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Committed to Conducting Polls in J-K at Earliest: CEC Rajiv Kumar

EC delegation, led by Kumar, is visiting Jammu and Kashmir for 3 days to evaluate the administration’s and security agencies’ readiness for the polls.

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Megastar Chiranjeevi pens a heartwarming note for Mahesh Babu on his 49th birthday, says have a ‘blessed year SSMB’
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Megastar Chiranjeevi pens a heartwarming note for Mahesh Babu on his 49th birthday, says have a ‘blessed year SSMB’

Mahesh Babu celebrates his 49th birthday today, and the occasion has seen an outpouring of heartfelt messages from various celebrities on social media. Among those who extended their warm wishes was megastar Chiranjeevi, who penned a sincere note for Mahesh Babu, expressing his hope for the actor’s continued success.

Chiranjeevi took to his X handle and expressed his best wishes for Mahesh Babu’s birthday. He wrote, “Wishing My Dear @urstrulyMahesh a Very Happy Birthday!! Have a blessed year SSMB. Many Happy Returns!!!”

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Not just Chiranjeevi, but several other actors including Jr NTR, Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna and Teja Sajja among others wished Mahesh Babu on his birthday.

Jr NTR took to his X handle and wrote, “Wishing you a very Happy Birthday @urstrulyMahesh anna!! Have a great year ahead.”

HanuMan actor Teja Sajja shared a throwback picture with Mahesh Babu on his X handle and wrote, “Happy birthday to our  Superstar @urstrulyMahesh Anna! May your year be as extraordinary as you are sir #HBDSuperstarMahesh garu.”

Rashmika also penned a heartfelt note for the SSMB29 actor on her X handle. She wrote, “@urstrulyMahesh sir Happiest birthday to everyone’s superstar. Always most love respect and bestest wishes to you sir.”

Meanwhile, Vijay Deverakonda took to his Instagram stories and wrote, “Happy Birthday sir (sic) Don’t make us wait too long to see you on the big screen. Wishing you health and happiness.”

On the work front, SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu are collaborating on a highly anticipated film tentatively titled SSMB29. The shooting for the film, which was originally scheduled to begin in the summer of 2024, has now been postponed to a further date. 

Earlier this year, SS Rajamouli revealed some details about the film while attending the screening of RRR in Japan. He mentioned that the script is complete, and they are in the pre-production process, but the casting is not finalized yet. The filmmaker had earlier described SSMB29 as a globetrotting adventure similar to The Indiana Jones.

ALSO READ: Mahesh Babu turns 49: Jr NTR and Vijay Deverakonda extend birthday wishes to SSMB29 actor

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‘It Was Magic’: Colin Farrell Breaks Down In Tears As Son James Takes First Steps After Angelman Syndrome Diagnosis
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‘It Was Magic’: Colin Farrell Breaks Down In Tears As Son James Takes First Steps After Angelman Syndrome Diagnosis

Colin Farrell recently shared a touching and emotional moment with his fans, revealing that he burst into tears when his son, James, took his first steps. This significant milestone occurred shortly before James’ fourth birthday. Farrell discussed this profound experience in an interview with People magazine.

The actor explained that his son’s occupational therapist had asked him to come in for a special demonstration. “I knew they were working on walking. And I stood over there, and she let him go, and he just came to [me],” Farrell explained. The sight of his son approaching him was so profound and magical, according to Farrell.

He remembered being overwhelmed by the beauty of the moment and saying, “I’ll never forget just the face of determination on him as he walked toward me.” According to Farrell, James took about six steps before breaking down in tears.

Farrell and his ex-partner Kim Bordenave first learned that James had cerebral palsy when he was one year old. This was because the symptoms resembled Angelman syndrome, a rare neurogenetic disorder. At the time, James was really checked out because he wasn’t sitting or crawling. It wasn’t until James turned two that the correct diagnosis of Angelman syndrome was given.

Farrell praised his son’s perseverance, noting that James had worked so hard all his life to get to this point. The actor stated James’ determination and effort in his therapy and milestones, reflecting on how far he has come since his diagnosis.

In addition to sharing his personal story, Farrell spoke about his new initiative, the Colin Farrell Foundation. The foundation’s mission is to help families with children who have special needs, such as Angelman syndrome. Farrell established this foundation to provide more opportunities and assistance to families, ensuring they get the help they deserve.

Farrell explained his motivations for establishing the foundation, saying, that for years he wanted to do something in the realm of providing greater opportunities for families who have a child with special needs, to receive the support that they deserve, basically assistance in all areas of life. He is willing to grant individuals like James the right to a greater degree of individuality and autonomy in life, as well as a greater sense of community.

Farrell and Bordenave filed for James’ conservatorship in May 2021. This legal action was taken to ensure that James received adequate support as he grew into adulthood.

Farrell showed a major concern for families with special needs children, saying that once the child turns 21, they’re kind of on their own. He added that existing safeguards frequently disappear, leaving young adults without the necessary support.

ALSO READ: The Umbrella Academy Season 4 Ending Explained: What Happened to The Hargreaves Siblings At The End?

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