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AMITABH BACHCHAN ANUPAM KHER

Megastar gives health update after surgery Actor bags Jatayu’s role in Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’

eteran actor Amitabh Bachchan itesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is un-
has shared a health doubtedly one of the most an-
Vupdate after recently Nticipated films of 2026. Now, it
undergoing surgery, saying has been learnt that veteran actor An-
that recovering at home has upam Kher is also a part of the project.
been the toughest part of the Kher has lent his voice to the char-
entire process. acter Jatayu in the film, as per an Insta-

While the actor did not gram account of Dadasaheb Phalke In-
reveal what surgery he under- ternational Film Festival. “Veteran actor
went, he spoke about the phys- Anupam Kher has been confirmed as the
ical and emotional challenges he voice of Jatayu in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana.
has been facing after being dis-
charged from the hospital. The announcement puts an end to months of speculation
In a late-night blog post, Bachchan looked back at his time in that Amitabh Bachchan would voice the legendary bird who
the hospital, saying he had undergone surgery and spent time in fights Ravana while trying to rescue Sita. Jatayu’s battle with
the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) before returning home. He went on
to call the period after returning home the most “difficult phase” Ravana is expected to be one of the film’s most emotionally
of recovery. Recalling his stay in the hospital, the actor wrote, “.. in powerful sequences.
Hospital in a surgery and in the ICU, under the care of proficient
Doctors and medical Staff .. a discharge .. and a homecoming ..this Director Nitesh Tiwari has reportedly highlighted the scene as
homecoming period is the most difficult phase .. physically, psycho- a major cinematic moment, with Anupam Kher’s voice set to bring
logically and practically ..” the revered character to life on screen,” read the post.
The actor also shared a message about staying strong during
difficult times. Speaking about how even the strongest people can
face setbacks, he described it as a moment when a “revered Cham-
pion” is forced to deal with defeat.

ADITYA DHAR

Director says National Award win for ‘Article 370’ is ‘humbling’

ilmmaker Aditya Dhar has expressed gratitude after ‘Article 370’ won three honors at the 72nd
National Film Awards, including the coveted Best Feature Film award. The political thriller
Falso earned Best Actress for Yami Gautam and Best Music Direction for Shashwat Sachdev.
Reacting to the achievement, producer-filmmaker Aditya Dhar shared an emotional note on Insta-
gram, describing the recognition as a landmark moment. “Winning THREE NATIONAL AWARDS
for ARTICLE 370 is a moment that is difficult to put into words. It is humbling, deeply emotional and
one that fills my heart with immense gratitude,” he wrote.
Reflecting on the journey behind the film, Dhar added, “When we set out to make this film, we
weren’t chasing accolades. We were driven by a conviction, to tell a story with honesty, courage and sin-
cerity. To see that journey resonate with audiences across the country and now be recognized with the
highest honor in Indian cinema, is truly overwhelming.”

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