Veteran actor Pravina Deshpande passes away at 60 after prolonged illness Veteran actor Pravina Deshpande passed away on Tuesday, February 17, at the age of 60 after a prolonged battle with multiple myeloma. She had been undergoing treatment for the condition since 2019. Her last rites were performed in Mumbai later the same day at 3 pm at a Hindu crematorium in Chakala Parsiwada, Andheri East. The news of her demise was confirmed through a statement shared on her official social media account. In an emotional note, her family informed followers that she breathed her last on February 17 after years of fighting the illness. The Cine & TV Artistes' Association (CINTAA) also expressed its condolences. Posting her photograph on X, the association wrote, “CINTAA expresses its condolences on the demise of Pravina Deshpande ji (member since 2008) #cintaa #condolence #restinpeace #rip. ”CINTAA expresses its condolences on the demise of Pravina Deshpande ji (member since 2008) #cintaa #condolence #restinpeace #rip@poonamdhillon @dparasherdp @itsupasanasingh @HemantPandeyJi_ @ImPuneetIssar @rishimukesh @bolbedibol @iyashpalsharma @SahilaChaddha @actormanojjoshi… pic. twitter. com/VdMuiFcccw — CINTAA_Official (@CintaaOfficial) February 17, 2026 Pravina Deshpande built a career spanning Marathi and Hindi cinema, television, theatre and web platforms. She was widely regarded for her ability to bring depth to supporting roles, often leaving a distinct impression despite limited sc... #Veteran_actor #Veteran #Pravina_Deshpande #actor_Pravina #prolonged_battle #CINTAA #multiple_myeloma #illness_Veteran #Pravina #Deshpande
Prakash Raj begins shooting for Drishyam 3, quips he is “not replacing anyone” after Akshaye Khanna’s exit from Ajay Devgn-starrer Veteran actor Prakash Raj has officially started shooting for the much-anticipated Hindi thriller Drishyam 3. The actor confirmed his participation through a social media post, while also addressing speculation surrounding the film’s casting after Akshaye Khanna’s reported exit from the project. Taking to X, Prakash Raj shared an update from the sets and wrote: “Started shooting for this engaging franchise #Drishyam3 in Hindi. With a wonderful team and a scintillating role to play. I’m sure you will love it. (And yes, I’m not replacing anyone. . )”Started shooting for this engaging franchise #Drishyam3 in hindi. With a wonderful team and a scintillating role to play . Im sure you will love it . ❤️❤️❤️( and yes im not replacing anyone. . ) 😛😛😛 — Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) February 10, 2026 The post appeared to directly respond to ongoing assumptions that he might be stepping into a role earlier associated with Khanna. His clarification suggests that his character is a new addition rather than a replacement. Notably, Bollywood Hungama was the first to report that Prakash Raj would be joining the cast of Drishyam 3, hours before the actor confirmed the development himself. The third instalment of the franchise continues the story of Vijay Salgaonkar and his family, with Ajay Devgn expected to reprise his lead role. The earlier films were bot... #Prakash_Raj #Veteran_actor #Ajay_Devgn-starrer #Akshaye_Khanna #Devgn-starrer_Veteran #started_shooting #Khanna #Raj #officially_started #Raj_begins
Suniel Shetty in talks to adapt Black Scorpion; keen to portray gangster Shyam Kishore Garikapati: Report Veteran actor Suniel Shetty is exploring a new creative direction by entering into conversations to acquire the adaptation rights of the true-crime book Black Scorpion: To Hell and Back, with the intention of transforming it into a long-form web series. The narrative chronicles the life of Shyam Kishore Garikapati, a notorious underworld figure in Mumbai during the late 1980s and 1990s who later turned into a businessman. According to a report by Mid-Day, Shetty has been deeply engaged with the book’s content in recent days, and his interest goes beyond acquisition. The report indicates that he is also considering playing the central role of Garikapati in the adaptation, which would mark a significant on-screen return to gritty crime drama for the actor. The portal quoted a source saying, “Suniel thinks the story has the potential to be a thrilling web series. He likes such subjects. What makes the story more interesting is how Garikapati — known in the police circles as Black Scorpion — turned his life around after meeting top cop Kiran Bedi in Tihar Jail and eventually became a businessman. ”The news of Shetty’s interest in this project comes amid his continued involvement in varied roles and ventures across the industry. He has been active in both on-screen and off-screen creative decisions, with several projects in different stages of development. This includes ... #Shyam_Kishore #Kishore_Garikapati #Black_Scorpion #Report_Veteran #gangster_Shyam #Suniel_Shetty #Veteran_actor #portray_gangster #adapt_Black #Garikapati
