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Karan Johar admits being ‘inspired’ by triumph of Shraddha Kapoor-Rajkummar Rao starrer; calls it ‘one of the biggest success stories ever’
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Karan Johar admits being ‘inspired’ by triumph of Shraddha Kapoor-Rajkummar Rao starrer; calls it ‘one of the biggest success stories ever’

Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao’s Stree 2 was declared a blockbuster just within a few days of its release and this has made Karan Johar’s heart fill with pride. The filmmaker penned a long note on his Instagram and called the fate of this horror-comedy ‘one of the biggest success stories ever’. 

KJo started his note by mentioning that the ‘Juggernaut mega blockbuster’ success of Stree 2 should be seen as a celebration of Indian mainstream cinema and Bollywood. He asserted how in the past few years, the Hindi cinema has suffered box office challenges due to the post-pandemic shift in the audience’s preference.

The filmmaker feels that Stree 2’s mega-success has not just validated the strength of solid storytelling and rooted content but also “affirmed that humongous conviction, bravado, and focus on concept, story and a deep-rooted connect with an audience will pay rich dividends at the ticket window!”

Karan Johar feels that the success of this Amar Kaushik directorial proves that movies are everything about content creators. Further lauding the director, production houses, and the writing team, KJo said, “Their belief, talent, and strategy has resulted in possibly one of the biggest success stories ever. HINDI CINEMA celebrates STREE 2 today and as a producer and storyteller I am deeply inspired.”

The 52-year-old on a concluding note congratulated the entire cast and crew and extended his ‘huge hugs’ to them. Check out his heartwarming post here:-

Stree 2 released on the Independence Day long weekend starred Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, and Aparshakti Khurana in key roles. Jointly produced by Maddock Films and Jio Studios, this Niren Bhatt-written story is the fifth installment in the Maddock Supernatural Universe and a sequel to Stree (2018).

Within the first 5 days of its release, Stree 2 has earned Rs 228 crores and is currently available to watch in theatres near you.

ALSO READ: Stree 2: Remember Chanderi’s gateway where Rajkummar Rao aka Vicky says goodbye to Shraddha Kapoor? It has a spine-chilling history

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Has Sobhita Dhulipala-Naga Chaitanya’s engagement caused a rift between Akkineni and Daggubati clans? Here’s what we know
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Has Sobhita Dhulipala-Naga Chaitanya’s engagement caused a rift between Akkineni and Daggubati clans? Here’s what we know

Sobhita Dhulipala’s engagement to Naga Chaitanya has sparked a wave of speculation, hinting at possible tensions among family members. A recent report suggests that the Akkineni and Daggubati families may not be in agreement following the couple’s announcement.

As highlighted by several reports, the entire Daggubati clan, including Venkatesh Daggubati, Rana Daggubati and even his sister Malvika Daggubati do not follow Sobhita Dhulipala on social media. 

However, they continue to follow Naga Chaitanya’s ex-wife Samantha Ruth Prabhu on the contrary.

The rumors do not stop there. The report also mentions that the only member of the Daggubati family in attendance at Chay and Sobhita’s engagement was Chay’s mother, Lakshmi, along with her second husband.

Although neither the Daggubati nor the Akkineni families have made any official statements regarding these rumors, it appears that speculation about a rift between the two prominent families will continue to circulate.

Earlier, another speculation hit the news headlines which claimed that Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala might opt for a destination wedding. The report suggested that the couple will only announce the details once they have fixed the wedding venue. However any official confirmation is still awaited on the buzz. 

Since Chay and Sobhita announced their engagement after a long period of keeping their relationship private, fans have been buzzing with curiosity and speculating about their upcoming wedding.

Earlier in an interview with Times Now, Chay’s father Nagarjuna had broken his silence and revealed whether the couple was looking for a wedding soon. He had responded, “Not immediately. We chose to have a hurried engagement because it was an auspicious day, and since Chay and Sobhita are very sure that they want to marry, we said, let’s do it.”

Coming to the work front, Sobhita Dhulipala was last seen in the Hollywood film The Monkey Man. She is now prepping for the release of her next film Sitara, whose shooting has been completed. On the other hand, Naga Chaitanya is gearing up for his next film Thandel. 

ALSO READ: Mahesh Babu’s nephew and Ramesh Babu’s son Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni to make his film debut soon

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Corruption Case Against Ex-Head Of Kolkata Hospital Where Doctor Was Murdered
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Corruption Case Against Ex-Head Of Kolkata Hospital Where Doctor Was Murdered

The Kolkata Police have registered a corruption case against Sandip Ghosh, the former Principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where the body of a 31-year-old post-graduate trainee doctor was found after she was raped and murdered. 

The state police is probing financial irregularities at the state-run hospital, a matter that has been under scrutiny since a complaint was lodged in June.

The West Bengal government escalated matters by forming a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to delve into the allegations that have plagued RG Kar Medical College and Hospital since 2021. The SIT, headed by Inspector General Pranab Kumar, includes top officials like Deputy Inspector General Syed Waquar Raza, DIG Soma Mitra Das of the CID, and Deputy Commissioner Indira Mukherjee of the Kolkata Police. 

This team has been tasked with investigating financial misconduct during Mr Ghosh’s tenure, which has attracted significant controversy following the rape and murder of the junior doctor inside the hospital premises on August 9.

Mr Ghosh, who resigned as the principal of RG Kar Medical College just two days after the incident, has been under scrutiny by the CBI and questioned for nearly 53 hours over the past four days regarding his actions following the doctor’s death. 

Questions have been raised about his delay in informing the victim’s parents and his decisions regarding renovations near the crime scene. The CBI’s investigation has already led to the arrest of an accused, Sanjay Roy, and the agency is now exploring whether others were involved in the crime.

Despite Mr Ghosh’s resignation, the controversy surrounding him continues to unfold. The Calcutta High Court has intervened, instructing the state Health Department not to appoint Mr Ghosh to any other medical college until further notice. This order followed his brief and contentious appointment as the principal of Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital, which was met with protests from students and junior doctors.

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