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5 days ago | 
desiblitz.com | Manav Agrawal
Sunny Deol has several interesting projects coming up, including Lahore 1947 and Border 2. However, while it was assumed that Lahore 1947 would be released first, the actor has allegedly chosen a different route. This decision reportedly comes amid the tension between Pakistan and India. Sunny has apparently prioritised the sequel to his 1997 blockbuster Border over Lahore 1947, as Border 2 is said to have a stronger patriotic angle towards India.
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1 week ago | 
desiblitz.com | Manav Agrawal
In upcoming scenes of BBC’s EastEnders, Avani Nandra-Hart’s (Aaliyah James) troubles will continue to mount. Recent episodes of the soap showed Avani struggling to deal with a disturbing strip search to which the police subjected her. She has also been seen striking up a possible romance with Joel Marshall (Max Murray), unaware that her friend Barney Mitchell (Lewis Bridgeman) likes her.
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1 week ago | 
desiblitz.com | Manav Agrawal
Saturday, May 3, 2025, was a proud day for Amber-Rose Badrudin as the businesswoman opened her first bubble tea shop. The shop is located in Croydon, UK, and is inspired by her business plan she pitched to Lord Alan Sugar while on The Apprentice 2025. Amber-Rose is from London and owned an Asian convenience store named Oree Mart before entering the show. She wanted Lord Sugar’s £250,000 investment to help her scale her business interests in the bubble tea market.
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2 weeks ago | 
desiblitz.com | Manav Agrawal
Sholay (1975) is one of Indian cinema’s most loved and enduring films. As the film celebrates 50 years since its release, Solihull, UK, is gearing up to mark this milestone that many Bollywood fans will love. The Core Theatre in Solihull will host an event in the coming months as a tribute to the magic of Sholay. Titled Yeh Dosti: A Golden Jubilee Celebration, the event will be a music and dance show transporting the audience back to the heart of Bollywood’s Golden Era.
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2 weeks ago | 
desiblitz.com | Manav Agrawal
In the glistening realm of Bollywood, student-teacher dramas are in a league of their own. With absorbing narratives, compelling characters, and emotional resolutions, these films are unique. Sometimes, the teachers in these films must win the trust of their students. On the other hand, the students must work hard to impress their teachers. Regardless of the conflict, however, these movies are spellbinding viewing experiences.
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4 weeks ago | 
desiblitz.com | Manav Agrawal
The final of The Apprentice 2025 aired on Thursday, April 17, and Anisa Khan went head-to-head with Dean Franklin to win Lord Alan Sugar’s £250,000 investment. For their final task, Dean and Anisa had to launch their businesses. Anisa’s business involved pizzas with a unique fusion of Indian and Italian flavours. The 26-year-old businesswoman called her business Zaal Pizza. She aimed to have ten new dark kitchens across five years.
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1 month ago | 
desiblitz.com | Manav Agrawal
Bollywood films are known to show the parameters of addictions through an unfiltered, sensitive lens. These films feature characters who are hit with pain and they try to mask that pain in certain activities. The characters are relatable to people with similar experiences and a more generic audience. Portrayed by skilled actors, they add emotion and depth to the movies. The substances they indulge in can range from alcoholism to drug use, and other unhealthy pursuits.
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1 month ago | 
desiblitz.com | Manav Agrawal
Within the lighthouses of esteemed Indian writers, Mulk Raj Anand shines as one of the most effervescent bulbs. He was one of the first Indian writers to pen work in English, establishing an untapped territory for himself. His work is famous for exploring the lives of the poorer classes within society. Along with authors including RK Narayan, Ahmad Ali, and Raja Rao, Mulk Sahab pioneered Indo-Anglian fiction.
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1 month ago | 
desiblitz.com | Manav Agrawal
Kumudini Lakhia was a legendary Kathak dancer who died on April 12, 2025, at the age of 94. Lakhia began training in Kathak at age seven and was encouraged by her mother who was a classical singer. After dancing under the tour of Bissano Ram Gopal OBE, Lakhia became known for introducing Indian dance to people who lived abroad. Some of her most famous choreographies include Dhabkar (1973) and Yugal (1976). She also worked as a choreographer in the classic Bollywood film Umraao Jaan (1981).
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1 month ago | 
desiblitz.com | Manav Agrawal
The latest episode of The Apprentice saw the final five contestants face daunting interviews about their business plans. In the episode broadcast on April 10, 2025, the candidates were quizzed about the proposals they were pitching to Lord Alan Sugar. Among the final five were South Asian contestants Amber-Rose Badrudin and Anisa Khan. Anisa wanted Lord Sugar’s £250,000 investment to scale her Indian pizza business while Amber-Rose wished to enter and dominate the bubble tea market.
