Rajkummar Rao wraps up biopic Nikam, reveals 10 kg weight gain; says he’s now preparing for “Ganguly mode” Actor Rajkummar Rao has wrapped up shooting for his upcoming biopic Nikam and shared details about the intense physical transformation he underwent for the role. Taking to social media on February 16, 2026, the National Award-winning actor reflected on his process-driven approach to performance and his commitment to authenticity. “My being is through my Art. Just finished shooting for my next Biopic #NIKAM and yes, it has demanded me to change physically which I love doing,” he wrote. No Prosthetics, Only Hard Work Rao reiterated his preference for physical transformation over prosthetics, emphasizing that he believes in achieving a character’s look through discipline and preparation. “I’m not a believer in prosthetics as long as I can achieve the look through my hardwork which I’ve achieved in Nikam be it gaining weight or looking old (to play a certain age) or to make my hair thin which my hair stylist was very much against,” he shared. Drawing parallels with his earlier performances, Rao recalled the resistance he faced while altering his appearance for past films. “Everyone told me to not go half bald for BOSE also and to gain that much weight or to Not stop eating and lose so much weight for TRAPPED or to not behave like a visually impaired person even when cameras weren’t rolling during SRIKANTH,” he added. View this post on Instagram A post share... #National_Award-winning #Award-winning_actor #Ganguly_mode #Rajkummar_Rao #Actor_Rajkummar #biopic_Nikam #Rajkummar #upcoming_biopic #Rao_wraps #Nikam
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AR Rahman goes on a digital detox to concentrate on Ramayana event In an announcement that took all his fans by surprise, composer A R Rahman declared he would be on digital detox for 40 days. The announcement came at a live concert in Chennai. According to an insider, the break is meant to give the composer the breathing space to complete his work on the ambitious Ramayana project. “There is a major event for Namit Malhotra-Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana coming up in March 2026 in which all the actors and technicians of the film will be announced to the public. Rahman needs to complete his work before that event. He will be working at a more rapid pace than usual to meet the deadline,” a source informed. This is Rahman’s first active break from the public eye during his entire career as a musician. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash and Sunny Deol in the roles of Lord Ram, Sita, Raavan and Lord Hanuman respectively. The film will be released in two parts with the first part releasing in Diwali this year. Also Read: A. R. Rahman nearly rejected Slumdog Millionaire on manager’s advice, composed songs in secret; says, “Sometimes, people confuse you but you have to think what you have to do”... #announcement #Rahman #digital #Ramayana #digital_detox #Rahman_declared #detox #Ramayana_event #Ramayana_project #ambitious_Ramayana
IND vs PAK review, T20 World Cup 2026: Balanced India proves too strong for PakistanOn an otherwise fine Sunday night, refusing to shake hands with their Pakistani rivals remains the lone aberration for the Indians. On an otherwise fine Sunday night, refusing to shake hands with their Pakistani rivals remains the lone aberration for the Indians. #World_Cup #shake_hands #Balanced_India #Sunday_night #PAK_review #fine_Sunday #Pakistani_rivals #India_proves #rivals_remains #lone_aberration
Daisy Shah joins as female lead opposite Shreyas Talpade in Palaash Muchhal's Mumbai-set thriller Actor Daisy Shah has reportedly come on board filmmaker Palaash Muchhal’s next untitled thriller, where she will star opposite Shreyas Talpade. The film, set against the backdrop of Mumbai, is expected to move into production in the near future. The casting announcement surfaced through a social media update that read, “Daisy Shah joins Shreyas Talpade in Palaash Muchhal’s next film… On the auspicious occasion of MahaShivratri, director Palaash Muchhal has signed Daisy Shah as the female lead opposite Shreyas Talpade for his upcoming, as-yet-untitled thriller. Set against the backdrop of Mumbai, the filming is expected to commence shortly. ”While the makers have not revealed the film’s title or detailed storyline, early indications suggest the narrative will revolve around an ordinary individual drawn into a tense and unexpected situation, placing the story within the space of grounded urban thrillers rather than large-scale spectacle-driven cinema. For Daisy Shah, the project adds another leading role in a performance-focused narrative, while Shreyas Talpade continues to balance comic, dramatic, and suspense-driven parts across film and digital formats. Their pairing marks a relatively fresh on-screen combination in the thriller genre. The film will also mark another directorial outing for Palaash Muchhal, who has previously worked on character-oriented dramas such as Ardh an... #Shreyas_Talpade #Shreyas #Palaash_Muchhal #Daisy_Shah #Muchhal_Mumbai-set #Actor_Daisy #opposite_Shreyas #Shah_joins #Mumbai-set_thriller #thriller_Actor
T20 World Cup 2026: Smith approved as replacement for Hazlewood in Australia squadJosh Hazlewood has been officially ruled out from participating in the tournament due to a calf injury. Josh Hazlewood has been officially ruled out from participating in the tournament due to a calf injury. #World_Cup #calf_injury #tournament_due #Smith_approved #Australia_squadJosh #officially_ruled #squadJosh_Hazlewood
ATP Rankings: De Minaur moves up to sixth with Rotterdam Open titleCarlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner continued to occupy the top two spots. Both players will return to action for the first time since the Australian Open as they are set to compete in this week’s Qatar Open. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner continued to occupy the top two spots. Both players will return to action for the first time since the Australian Open as they are set to compete in this week’s Qatar Open. #Australian_Open #Open #Jannik_Sinner #ATP_Rankings #Qatar_Open #Rotterdam_Open #Minaur_moves #Sinner_continued #Open_titleCarlos #titleCarlos_Alcaraz
Sabarimala case: 9-judge SC bench to hear pleas on discrimination against women at religious places A nine-judge Supreme Court bench will hear pleas concerning women's religious entry rights, including the Sabarimala Temple case, starting April 7, 2026. The court will examine the intersection of essential religious practices, equality, and constitutional morality across various faiths. This hearing follows a 2018 ruling that permitted women of all ages into the Sabarimala temple. #Supreme_Court #case #April #starting_April #hear_pleas #nine-judge_Supreme #Sabarimala_case #Sabarimala_Temple #Temple_case #Court_bench
Crypto market drowns in red as bitcoin falls to $68,000 #Crypto_market #Crypto #market #bitcoin_falls #market_drowns
T20 World Cup 2026: (No) Need For Speed — High scoring, but speed still struggles at ChepaukThe M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai has been the fastest-scoring venue of this T20 World Cup so far, but the bowling pattern remains unmistakable: raw pace is being punished, while medium pace and variations are thriving. The M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai has been the fastest-scoring venue of this T20 World Cup so far, but the bowling pattern remains unmistakable: raw pace is being punished, while medium pace and variations are thriving. #World_Cup #World #Cup #pace #Speed #High #High_scoring #Chidambaram_Stadium #remains_unmistakable #raw_pace
'Will not take any step in secrecy': Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah resigns ahead of assembly elections #Assam_Congress #Congress_chief #Bhupen_Borah #chief_Bhupen #Borah_resigns
