Zeenat Aman on Dum Maro Dum: ‘sublime haze’ memory
Veteran actress Zeenat Aman shared an Instagram post revisiting her iconic song Dum Maro Dum, recalling its shoot and her youthful ambition. She humorously questioned whether age or marijuana made her memory of the shoot feel like a “sublime haze.” She noted the song was originally planned as a duet between Lata Mangeshkar and Usha Uthup, but composer R.D. Burman ultimately chose Asha Bhosle’s voice, which became legendary. Zeenat credited Asha Bhosle for shaping her early success and invited fans to share their memories of the film and song. She said the post was also a tribute to Asha Bhosle and reflected on the enduring popularity of Dum Maro Dum, which has achieved cult status over time. It coincided with April 20, associated with cannabis culture. (IANS)
ED delays reply on Jacqueline Fernandez plea
The Enforcement Directorate sought more time on Monday to respond to actor Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea to become an approver in a ₹200 crore money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekar. A special court has listed the matter for further hearing on May 8. Fernandez, named as an accused in a supplementary charge sheet, had earlier challenged the case but her petition was dismissed by the Delhi High Court and later the Supreme Court declined to intervene. The case involves allegations of cheating, hawala transactions, and use of shell companies to launder proceeds of crime. Chandrashekar and others have also been booked under MCOCA in multiple related cases across India.. (PTI)
Justin Bieber’s Coachella moment leaves Billie Eilish’s mom moved
During a recent concert, Justin Bieber created a viral moment by inviting Billie Eilish on stage and performing his 2009 hit One Less Lonely Girl for her, fulfilling a childhood dream as she had long admired him growing up. The emotional moment quickly spread online. Billie Eilish’s mother, Maggie Baird, later shared a heartfelt Instagram post describing the experience as deeply moving. She reflected on how parents often support their children’s artistic passions from afar, sometimes only through buying music or concert tickets. She recalled Billie’s early admiration for Bieber and how unlikely it once seemed that such a moment would happen. Baird thanked Bieber and his wife Hailey Bieber for their kindness, calling the experience an “unimaginable dream” that came true. (ANI)
Akshay Kumar on marriage: Twinkle reviewed kundali, medicals
Akshay Kumar revealed that his wife Twinkle Khanna examined his entire family’s kundali and medical history before agreeing to marry him. Speaking on the show Wheels of Fortune, he said Twinkle did not just check his horoscope but also reviewed the astrological charts of his father, maternal uncle, and paternal uncle to ensure there were no health issues in the family. He added that she proceeded with the marriage only after being satisfied with the findings. The discussion came during an episode featuring astrologers Jai Madaan, Sweta Jumani, and Munisha Khatwani. Akshay and Twinkle married in January 2001 after meeting on the sets of International Khiladi. They are parents to two children, Aarav and Nitara. Twinkle is the daughter of actors Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia. (IANS)
