Pankaj Dheer Passes Away At 68, Ilaiyaraaja Gets Bomb Threat

Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer, best remembered for his unforgettable portrayal of Karna in BR Chopra’s Mahabharat, has passed away at the age of 68. The actor breathed his last on September 15, after a long

battle with cancer. His close friend and CINTAA member, Amit Behl, confirmed the news to India Today.

Read here: Pankaj Dheer, Who Played Karna In BR Chopra’s Mahabharat, Passes Away At 68 After Battle With Cancer

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has approached the Bombay High Court seeking legal protection for his personality rights. The superstar has filed a lawsuit against individuals and entities allegedly misusing his identity through artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The petition aims to prevent the unauthorised use of his name, image, and likeness for commercial or deceptive purposes. Further details about the case are awaited.

Read here: Akshay Kumar Moves Bombay High Court, Seeks Protection Of Personality Rights

The Delhi High Court has granted singer Kumar Sanu protection for his personality and publicity rights, ordering the removal of social media content that misused his name, voice, likeness, and performances. Sanu had approached the court seeking comprehensive protection of his identity, including his voice, style, images, and signature, from unauthorised commercial use that could harm his reputation. The plea, filed through advocates Shikha Sachdeva and Sana Raees Khan, also cited violations of his moral rights under the Copyright Act.

Read here: Singer Kumar Sanu Gets Personality Rights Protection From Delhi High Court

Renowned music composer Ilaiyaraaja’s Chennai studio was at the centre of a major security alert on Tuesday after police received an email claiming a bomb had been planted inside the premises. The message, which was also copied to the Deputy General of Police (DGP), prompted an immediate response from law enforcement. The Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), along with city police, quickly arrived at the composer’s T Nagar studio and conducted an extensive search operation. After several hours of inspection, officials confirmed that the threat was a hoax. Authorities later stated that the email appeared similar to other recent threat messages sent to prominent personalities across Chennai.

Read here: Ilaiyaraaja Gets Bomb Threat After Nayanthara, Vijay And Trisha; Police Call It A Hoax

Tension erupted outside Assam’s Baksa District Jail on Wednesday when protests over singer Zubeen Garg’s death turned violent. A mob attacked a police convoy transporting five accused linked to the case, leading to scenes of chaos and arson. Crowds of Garg’s fans, who had assembled along the convoy’s route to demand justice for the late Assamese cultural icon, reportedly began throwing stones at the police van carrying the accused. The situation quickly escalated, forcing security personnel to intervene and restore order.

Read here: Zubeen Garg Case: Assam’s Baksa Tense After Mob Attacks Convoy Carrying Accused, Internet Suspended