Eritrean Berhane Tesfay and Kenyan Joyce Chepkemoi Tele New champions emerged at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025

Eritrean Berhane Tesfay and Kenyan Joyce Chepkemoi Tele New champions emerged at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025

 Mumbai, 19 Jan. 2025: New champions emerged in the twentieth edition of the Tata

Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race, as Eritrean Berhane Tesfay

and Kenyan Joyce Chepkemoi Tele won the men's and women's categories, respectively.

The top three winners each took home prize money of USD 50,000, USD 25,000 and USD

15,000 respectively.

The winners were happy to celebrate their victories here for two reasons -- Tesfay for his

first-ever marathon triumph and Tele for her second successive win in three months in a

marathon.

Six men, including defending champion Lemi Berhanu, ran together in a bunch in most parts

of the race. At the same time, pacer Timoty Kibet from Kenya pulled them to 27 km before

withdrawing at that stage. After the 30K, Kenyan Philemon Rono and Lemi exchanged the

lead briefly among themselves. After 35K, the runners realized that the event record was

slipping away. Hence, only the top-place finish matters in their mind.

Ethiopian Tesfaye Demeke, who finished ninth in the 2020 edition here, snatched the lead

when there were only 3 km left to finish. The other runners started chasing him. Both Rono

and Lemi started showing fatigue as two Eritreans, Berhane and Merhawi Kesete, increased

their tempo and ran ahead of Demeke in the waning stages of the race.

Berhane Tesfay crossed the finish line first in 2:11:44, with team-mate Kesete taking the

runner-up position six seconds later. Demeke completes the podium in 2:11:56.

Lemi, who logged back-to-back wins here in 2023-2024, finished sixth in a nondescript

2:14:54 and could not accomplish a hat trick of victories similar to Kenyan John Kelai, who

won in 2007-2008 and landed third place in 2009.

Tesfay said in a post-race interview, "I'm happy to have won today's race. The race's first

half went smoothly, and I stayed focused on keeping a steady pace. After 25K, my strategy

shifted to securing the win rather than chasing a specific time. This victory means a lot to

me, and it's a testament to the hard work and training that has gone into preparing for this

moment".

Tele became the third Kenyan woman to win in Mumbai:

Joyce Chepkemoi Tele (29) registered her second straight marathon victory in three

months. Having won her maiden race in Ljubljana City Marathon in Slovakia last October

in 2:20:17, the Kenyan runner was expected to return a better timing than the event record

of 2:24:15 stands in the name of Anchialem Haymanot since 2023.

With defending champion Aberash Minsewo from Ethiopia and the pre-race favourite

Shitaye Eshete (Bahrain) also in the race for the top prize, the women runners were

expected to take a course record bonus this time.

Immerse yourself in the ethereal melodies of Mahakumbh Aarti, Ganga Swach Abhiyan Geet and Prarthna Bhajan

 

Hema Malini, Anup Jalota ,Anuradha paudwal (Padamshri’s )and Kavi Narayan Agrawal Ji ‘Das Narayan’ With Singer Vishal Agarwal Unveil the Divine Harmonies of Mahakumbh Aarti, Ganga Swach Abhiyan Geet, and Prarthna Bhajan

Immerse yourself in the ethereal melodies of Mahakumbh Aarti, Ganga Swach Abhiyan Geet, and Prarthna Bhajan, as the voices of @dreamgirlhemamalini, @anupjalotaonline and  @vishalagrawalhere take you on a spiritual journey. With soulful lyrics penned by the revered @kavinarayanagrawal and divine compositions by @anupjalotaonline, let the sacred tunes, intricately designed by @vivekprakash_official , awaken the divinity within.

In a grand celebration of spirituality and devotion, the much-anticipated Mahakumbh Aarti, Ganga Swach Abhiyan Geet, and Prarthna Bhajan have been launched, featuring the soulful voices of the legendary Anup Jalota, revered Hema Malini and singer Vishal Agarwal. These devotional tracks, enriched with profound lyrics by Kavi Narayan Agrawal Ji ‘Das Narayan’ and divine compositions by Anup Jalota, promise to transport listeners to a realm of spiritual tranquillity and devotion. This spiritual collection captures the essence of devotion through melodious tunes and heartfelt prayers, creating an immersive experience that uplifts the soul and deepens the connection to the divine. Prayagraj, the holy confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati, stands as a beacon of spiritual awakening, drawing millions to the divine spectacle of the Kumbh Mela. This sacred event symbolizes the eternal quest for purification and enlightenment, offering a path to redemption and peace. In the soulful opening duet of ‘Ganga Swach Abhiyan Geet’, Vishal Agrawal and the legendary Anup Jalota sing, "Ganga ji swach rakhengey, Pap hamare dhoti hai," echoing a profound prayer for the purity of the sacred Ganga and the cleansing of sins through devotion and reverence. The audio and video launch event of Mahakumbh Aarti, Ganga Swach Abhiyan Geet , and Prarthna Bhajan was a celebration of devotion and musical artistry. The event brought together devotees and music enthusiasts, all eager to experience the spiritual magic of these divine compositions. These aartis and bhajans are more than just songs, they are a pathway to the divine, a spiritual offering meant to bring peace and enlightenment to all who listen 

Hema Malini, reflecting on her involvement, shared, “Being a part of these divine compositions has been an enriching spiritual experience. I hope that these hymns will resonate deeply with listeners, bringing them closer to the divine” 

Anup Jalota, the renowned singer and composer, expressed his devotion to the project, stating, “With each note of these aartis and bhajans, we aim to take the listener on a spiritual journey to the sacred banks of the Ganga and the heart of the Mahakumbh. May these melodies offer peace and solace to all who listen”

Lyricist Kavi Narayan Agrawal Ji ‘Das Narayan’ conveyed the depth of his devotion, saying, “Each line in these aartis and bhajans is a humble offering to the divine. I hope that these sacred words will inspire and touch the hearts of all who hear them”
Music Designer Vivek Prakash Ji remarked, “Crafting the music for these devotional tracks has been a profound experience. Our goal was to create a soundscape that not only soothes the soul but also elevates the spirit”

Dhanda Nyoliwala & Xvir Grewal drop a Punjabi-Haryanvi single-“Charche”

 Dhanda Nyoliwala & Xvir Grewal drop a Punjabi-Haryanvi single- “Charche”

Get ready to vibe with “Charche”, a next-level banger that’s all about turning heads and living your best life! This groundbreaking track is a lit collab between Punjab’s very own Xvir Grewal and Haryanvi rap sensation Dhanda Nyoliwala. Blending the best of Punjabi and Haryanvi hip-hop, “Charche” is the anthem for everyone who knows how to make waves and isn’t afraid to flaunt it. With Dhanda’s signature rap style in Haryanvi and Xvir bringing that Punjabi swag, this track has a straight-up vibe. “Charche” is a statement. It’s about owning who you are, embracing the spotlight, and not sweating the chatter. So, whether you're flexing your fit or just being your unapologetic self, this track is your new hype anthem” says Xvir Grewal. Dhanda Nyoliwala says Charche is for the ones living loud, proud, and unapologetic. We’re here to show the world that when you’re doing it big, people will talk—and we love it! This collab with Xvir Grewal is about repping our roots, owning our grind, and letting everyone know we’re here to stay. So, let the charche begin”

*Actress Ashwini Chavare made jalebi on the sets of the film 'Jilbi'

 'Jilbi' movie to be released on January 17th, special sweet gift from actress Ashwini Chavere!

Currently, South movies are making waves all over the world, and now a Marathi face has come into the spotlight. Marathi actress Ashwini Chavare, who has made a mark on social media with her hot and bold look and has made a name for herself in the South, is currently in the spotlight.
She will be seen in a strong role in her upcoming Marathi film 'Jilbi'. The trailer of this film has been released recently. The audience is very curious about the film. Actors Prasad Oak and Swapnil Joshi, Shivani Surve will also be seen in this film. During the shooting of the film, Ashwini had a unique experience of making jalebi on the set. The video of making this jalebi on the set has become a hot topic on social media. This video of Ashwini Chavere has caught the attention of netizens. Fans have praised her beauty and her open-minded nature. It will be interesting to see how much the audience appreciates Ashwini's strong performance in her upcoming film 'Jilbi'. Whether the film 'Jilbi' is sweet or mysterious, the audience will be able to experience while watching this film. Also, the film 'Jilbi' will be released in theaters on January 17. The jalebi made by actress Ashwini Chavara on the set was sweet, but whether the 'jalebi' is really sweet or not will be known to the audience only when they watch the film in the theatre.

Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai Celebrates 2500 Episodes!

 

Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai Celebrates 2500 Episodes!

&TV's cult comedy Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai, produced by Sanjay and Binaifer Kohli under the banner Edit 2, has reached a phenomenal milestone by completing 2500 episodes and will be soon celebrating 10 glorious years. First aired in 2015, this comedy show has become one of the most iconic shows in Indian television history. Centred on the hilarious escapades of two neighbouring couples, the Mishras and the Tiwaris, the show masterfully captures the attention of the audience with its witty storylines. The lead actors Aasif Sheikh (Vibhuti Narayan Mishra), Rohitashv Gour (Manmohan Tiwari), Shubhangi Atre (Angoori Bhabhi), and Vidisha Srivastava (Anita Bhabhi) have delivered stellar performances that have kept audiences entertained for nearly a decade. To celebrate this incredible milestone, the team held a grand cake-cutting ceremony on set, in the presence of the entire cast and crew. The atmosphere was filled with joy, nostalgia, and heartfelt speeches as everyone reflected on their decade-long journey. Producer Binaiferr Kohli highlighted the collective effort behind the show’s success, "This milestone is a result of the audience's love and the dedication of our cast and crew. Completing 2500 episodes is a proud moment, and we are excited to continue bringing laughter to our viewers for years to come. We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to &TV for providing us with the perfect platform to tell these stories and for supporting us every step of the way." Reflecting on the show’s milestone, Aasif Sheikh, who plays Vibhuti Narayan Mishra, said, "This journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Playing Vibhuti has given me immense joy and a chance to bring smiles to millions. His quirky charm and mischief resonate with so many viewers, and I am deeply grateful for their love and support over the years. My heartfelt thanks to the producers and channel for giving us this wonderful platform and standing by us throughout this incredible journey." Vidisha Srivastava, portraying Anita Bhabhi, expressed her gratitude, "Anita’s elegance and wit bring a unique flavour to the show, and it’s heartwarming to see how viewers have loved the character. This milestone is also testament to the relentless effort of the entire team of the show, and the unwavering love of our audience." Rohitashv Gour, known for his portrayal of Manmohan Tiwari, shared, "Completing 2500 episodes is a surreal experience. Tiwari's character, with his endearing flaws and comedic situations, has brought so much laughter to homes everywhere. I am honoured to be part of a show that has become a staple of Indian television. A big thank you to the channel, producers and our audience for believing in us and helping us reach this remarkable milestone." Shubhangi Atre, who plays Angoori Bhabhi, added, "Angoori is a character close to my heart. Her innocence and signature catchphrase, ‘Sahi Pakde Hain,’ has struck a chord with fans. Being part of a show that spreads happiness is a blessing. I am deeply thankful to the audience for showering us with love."

इंडियन आयडॉल 15 मध्ये बादशाहची बहीण अपराजिताने आपल्या लहानपणीच्या हृदयस्पर्शी आठवणी शेअर केल्या

इंडियन आयडॉल 15 मध्ये बादशाहची बहीण अपराजिताने आपल्या लहानपणीच्या हृदयस्पर्शी आठवणी शेअर केल्या

या वीकएंडला सोनी एन्टरटेन्मेंट टेलिव्हिजनवरील इंडियन आयडॉल 15 या लोकप्रिय गायन रियालिटी शोमध्ये ‘भाई-बहन’ विशेष भागात भावंडांच्या प्रेमातील गोडवा साजरा करण्यात येणार आहे. मान्यवर परीक्षक श्रेया घोषाल, विशाल ददलानी आणि बादशाह यांच्या आकर्षक अस्तित्वामुळे आणि त्यांच्यातील खेळकर सांभाषणामुळे वातावरण हलकेफुलके होईल तर स्पर्धक आपल्या व्यक्तिगत कहाण्या सांगून ही रजनी हास्य, भावुक क्षण आणि प्रेमाच्या उमाळ्याने भरून टाकतील.

एका हलक्या फुलक्या क्षणी सर्व जण आंधळी कोशिंबीरीच्या मजेदार खेळात सामील झाले, आणि जेव्हा बादशाहच्या डोळ्यावर पट्टी बांधण्यात आली होती, तेव्हाच त्याचा सुखद धक्का देण्यासाठी त्याची बहीण अपराजिता मंचावर उपस्थित झाली.

लहानपणीची काही गुपिते सांगताना अपराजिताने सांगितले की, बादशाहला घरात प्रेमाने बिट्टू म्हणतात आणि तिचे टोपण नाव कटोरी आहे. तिने सांगितले की बिट्टू पहिल्यापासून त्यांच्या आई-वडीलांचा विशेष लाडका होता. त्याची आणखी एक वाईट सवय तिने सांगितली, ती म्हणजे तो सगळ्या गोष्टींना ‘हो’ म्हणतो आणि मग गडप होऊन जातो.

तिने गंमतीत सांगितले की, बादशाह ‘पार्टी अँथम मेकर’ म्हणून ओळखला जात असला, तरी प्रत्यक्षात तो घरकोंबडा आहे, जो घरात काम करतो किंवा झोपतो. सगळ्यात धक्कादायक गोष्ट ही होती की, नववर्षाच्या पूर्व संध्याकाळी तो झोपून राहिला होता!

जेव्हा त्याने आपल्या घरात सांगितले की, त्याला रॅपर व्हायचे आहे, तेव्हा घरच्यांची प्रतिक्रिया कशी  होती, हे सांगताना ती म्हणाली, आमचे नातेवाईक त्याला म्हणाले होते, “तू हे काय करत आहेस? आपल्या आई-वडीलांशी असे वागू नकोस.” त्यानंतर आपल्या बहिणीला चिडवत बादशाहने एक किस्सा सांगितला. तो सहा वर्षांचा असताना तिने तब्बल 500 रु सोबत घेऊन त्याला बाहेर घेऊन जाण्याचा प्रस्ताव मांडला होता, पण त्यांच्या वडीलांनी त्या दोघांना फटकारले होते. जेव्हा बादशाहने आपल्या वडीलांना हातात बेल्ट घेऊन येताना पाहिले, तेव्हा त्याने आपल्या बहिणीला सोडून तेथून पळ काढला होता. 

एकमेकांची  भरपूर थट्टा-मस्करी करून झाल्यानंतर अपराजिताने सांगितले की तिला आपल्या भावाचा किती अभिमान वाटतो! त्याचा प्रवास, त्याचे यश याविषयी कौतुकाने बोलताना ती म्हणाली, “हा एक खूप मोठा मंच आहे. मला खूप अभिमान वाटतो. तो इकडे या लोकांसोबत (श्रेया आणि विशाल) परीक्षक म्हणून काम करत आहे. आम्ही तुमच्याकडे मोठे स्टार म्हणून बघतो, आणि आज हा माझा भाऊ तुमच्या पंक्तीत बसला आहे.”

बघत रहा इंडियन आयडॉल 15 दर शनिवारी आणि रविवारी रात्री 8:30 वाजता फक्त सोनी एन्टरटेन्मेंट टेलिव्हिजनवर

हास्याची नवी लहर ‘ऑलमोस्ट कॉमेडी’ चा टीझर प्रदर्शित

हास्याची नवी लहर ‘ऑलमोस्ट कॉमेडी’ चा टीझर प्रदर्शित

२४ जानेवारीपासून एव्हरेस्ट हास्य मराठी यूट्यूब चॅनेलवर..

काही दिवसांपूर्वीच एव्हरेस्ट एंटरटेनमेंटने ‘ऑलमोस्ट कॉमेडी’ या नव्या मराठी स्टँडअप कॉमेडी शोची घोषणा केली होती. तेव्हापासूनच या शो विषयी जाणून घेण्यासाठी प्रेक्षक उत्सुक होते. आता ‘ऑलमोस्ट कॉमेडी’ चा जबरदस्त टीझर प्रदर्शित झाला असून नुकतीच याची पहिली झलक एका कार्यक्रमात सादर करण्यात आली. 

ऑलमोस्ट कॉमेडी’मध्ये, लेखक चेतन डांगे, अमोल पाटील, चिन्मय कुलकर्णी, अक्षय जोशी आणि ऋषिकांत राऊत हे मराठी मनोरंजन क्षेत्रातील काही दिग्गज लेखक, प्रत्यक्ष स्टेजवर येऊन प्रेक्षकांना खळखळून हसवणार आहेत. याआधी त्यांच्या लेखणीतून साकारलेली हास्यनिर्मिती आपण पाहिली आहे, आता त्यांचा स्टेजवरील धमाकेदार परफॉर्मन्स प्रेक्षकांच्या चेहऱ्यावर हास्य आणणार आहे. आपल्या दिलखेच अंदाजात सूत्रसंचलन करून अभिनेत्री प्रियदर्शनी इंदलकर या शोची रंगत वाढवणार! 

पाच लेखकांचे पाच एपिसोड्स रसिकवर्गाला पाहायला मिळणार असून येत्या २४ जानेवारीला ‘ऑलमोस्ट कॉमेडी’ चा पहिला एपिसोड एव्हरेस्ट हास्य मराठी या यूट्यूब चॅनेलवर प्रदर्शित होणार आहे. प्रत्येक शुक्रवारी नवीन एपिसोड प्रदर्शित होईल. या पाच एपिसोड्स व्यतिरिक्त एक एपिसोड नक्कीचं खास ठरेल, कारण प्रियदर्शनी इंदलकर सुत्रसंचलनाबरोबर लेखकांना रोस्ट देखील करणार आहे. या एपिसोडमध्ये प्रेक्षकांना रोस्टिंगचे अनकट सीन पाहायला मिळणार आहेत. आता आठवड्याचा प्रत्येक शुक्रवार हा प्रेक्षकांसाठी हास्याचा खास दिवस ठरेल यात शंकाच नाही.

एव्हरेस्ट एंटरटेमेंटचे संस्थापक संजय छाब्रिया म्हणतात , " ‘ऑलमोस्ट कॉमेडी’ हा मराठी मनोरंजनक्षेत्रातील प्रतिभावान लेखकांचा स्टेजवरील लाईव्ह परफॉर्मन्सचा नवीन प्रयोग आहे. जो प्रेक्षकांना खळखळून हसवेल. तसेच त्यांच्या विनोदी अंदाजातील वैविध्यही यामध्ये तुम्हाला अनुभवायला मिळेल. एव्हरेस्ट हास्य मराठी हा प्लॅटफॉर्म आम्ही तुमच्यासाठी  आणला आहे, ज्यातून आम्ही नव्या कलाकारांना आणि त्यांच्या कलेला रसिकांपर्यंत पोहोचवणार आहोत. या शोमध्ये फक्त कॉमेडीच नाही तर रोस्टिंगसारखे अनोखे फॉरमॅट देखील आहेत. यापुढे ही असेच अनेक नवनवीन एपिसोड्स तुम्हाला पाहायला मिळतील. आम्हाला खात्री आहे, की ऑलमोस्ट कॉमेडी प्रेक्षकांना नक्कीच आवडेल आणि रसिकवर्ग हा शो एन्जॉय करतील."

अभिनेत्री प्रियदर्शनी इंदलकर म्हणाली,"  मला जेव्हा अमोलचा फोन आला की, आम्ही एक शो करतोय आणि तुला या शोचे होस्टिंग करत या लेखकांना रोस्ट करायचे आहे. मी खूप आश्चर्यचकित झाले, इतके मोठे, अनुभवी कलाकार असूनही त्यांनी मला फोन केला. मी याला एक चांगली संधीच म्हणेन. कारण या आधी मी कधी अशा प्रकारचे काम केले नाही. स्टँडअप हा प्रकार मला ट्राय करायचा होता आणि या शोच्या निमित्ताने मला याचा अनुभव घेता आला. सगळ्यांनी मला या प्रवासात खूप सांभाळून घेतले. मी एव्हरेस्ट एंटरटेनमेंट आणि संजय छाब्रिया यांचे मनापासून आभार मानते. त्यांनी आमच्यावर विश्वास दाखवून आम्हाला ही संधी दिली. आता हा आमचा प्रवास अजून लांबपर्यंत चालणार असून अजून जास्त लोकांपर्यंत हे आम्ही पोहोचवणार आहोत."