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Gautam Gambhir's Independence Day message reflects his deep patriotism, mirroring his cricketing journey now as India's head coach. His tenure has seen mixed Test results, including a 2-2 draw in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. However, India has dominated in T20Is and rebounded from an ODI series loss to win the 2025 Champions Trophy, showcasing Gambhir's commitment to accountability and national pride.

Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, is engaged to Saaniya Chandok, daughter of a prominent Mumbai business family. The intimate ceremony, attended by close family, marks the union of cricketing legacy and business prominence. Saaniya, involved in her family's Graviss Group and Mr.

Following recent terror attacks and heightened tensions, calls for India to boycott Pakistan in cricket are growing. During the World Championship of Legends, India Champions refused to play Pakistan Champions. Harbhajan Singh advocates for the current team to follow suit in the Asia Cup, emphasizing that national interests outweigh sports, especially considering the sacrifices made by soldiers.

Fahmaan Khan, seeking to refresh his craft after eight years of continuous work, attended an acting workshop led by Saurabh Sachdeva. He openly shared his need to learn and avoid monotony, appreciating the coaches' help and the transformative experience. Khan expressed gratitude for the new connections, considering them a family and valuing the opportunity to grow.

Amitabh Bachchan starts Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 by introducing contestants Sonal Gupta and Kalyani. Kalyani wins the 'Jaldi 5' round and takes the hot seat, sharing personal anecdotes and playful banter with Big B. She uses lifelines to answer questions, wins ₹5,00,000, and plans to gift her parents a tour of India.

The Great Indian Kapil Show's Independence Day special featured Vishal Dadlani, Sheykhar Ravjiani, Shaan, and Neeti Mohan, creating a musical extravaganza filled with timeless songs and humorous anecdotes. Kapil's mimicry and the artists' nostalgic performances were highlights, alongside comedy from Sunil Grover and Krushna Abhishek.

Bigg Boss 19 is set to premiere on August 24, hosted by Salman Khan. In a surprising turn, Mahira Sharma, once Shehnaaz Gill's rival, publicly supported Shehbaz Badesha's entry into the house, urging fans to vote. Shehnaaz acknowledged Mahira's gesture by resharing the story, marking an unexpected end to their past tension.

Vincent Keymer dominated the Chennai Grand Masters 2025, securing the title with a round to spare and making history as the tournament's first sole champion. His impressive performance propelled him into the world's Top 10 on the live rating list. In the Challengers, Pranesh M leads, with a promotion to the 2026 Masters at stake.

Bade Acche Lagte Hain 4 is set for a dramatic turn as Rishabh and Bhagyashree, portrayed by Harshad Chopda and Shivangi Joshi, will be living separately after a major time leap. Despite their separation due to personal differences, Rishabh will strive to win Bhagyashree back, showcasing a more mature side as they navigate love and loss.

Isha Malviya has refuted rumours of her Bollywood debut in Saiyaara, clarifying that she was never part of the project, which stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. While Saiyaara enjoys box office success, Isha's Marathi music video Shaky is a viral sensation. Her Bigg Boss 17 stint also kept her in the headlines due to personal drama.