The death of Atul Parchure has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. The 57-year-old actor, known for his work in both Bollywood and Marathi film industry, died on Monday after a battle with cancer. His death prompted an outpouring of tributes on social media. From Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to Bollywood stars like Arjun Kapoor, Boman Irani and Sachin Pilgaonkar, many prominent figures shared their condolences through heartfelt posts. Here is a look at some of their messages:
1. Arjun Kapoor
In his tribute, Arjun Kapoor called Atul Parchure a “likeable person.” He wrote, “I never had a chance to work with him, but he always seemed to be such a likeable person no matter what role he played… He was taken by Cancer despite fighting the disease for many years. May his soul rest in peace.”
2. Boman Irani
Veteran actor Boman Irani also dropped a note in his Instagram Stories. It read, “Saddened to hear about the passing of Atul Parchure. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and loved ones."
3. Sachin Pilgaonkar
The actor posted a black-and-white image of Atul Parchure. He shared a Marathi note which roughly translates to, “The pain of losing an artist and friend like Atul Parchure is very painful and we will never forget him.”
4. Supriya Pilgaonkar
Sachin Pilgaonkar's wife, actress Supriya Pilgaonkar also shared a Marathi note to pay her condolences. Here's its English translation – “Dear friend you shouldn't have been like this, you fought a lot! You have tolerated a lot. You will always be missed. Your silly smile will always be missed. May your soul rest in peace and the strength to endure the pain of the family.”
The filmmaker also posted a tribute for the “brilliant & veteran actor.” He said, “Sad to know about the demise of brilliant & veteran actor Atul Parchure. It's a great loss to the theatre and cinema world. Heartfelt condolences to the family and near ones.”
6. Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath dropped a Marathi note on Instagram. He stated, “Premature exit of a clever actor: Someone who makes the audience laugh out loud and sometimes makes tears in the eyes. The untimely demise of ever introspective class actor Atul Parchure is painful. Atul Parchure has shown his glorious acting career from Balarangbhumi. They made a unique impression in all three fields of drama, film and series. Young Turks be old extracts, relatives or poo. Okay. Whether Deshpande's literal, reading humour, Atul Parchure added deep colours to it with his personal qualities. They also made a great personality in Marathi and Hindi movies. A classy Marathi actor has been lost due to his departure. This damage is not to be filled with. I am a part of the grief of the family members due to this relationship as one of the thousands of fans of Parchure. May God give them the strength to endure this suffering. On behalf of the state government, I pay tribute to them. Om Shanti.”
Atul Parchure has worked in many movies such as Khatta Meetha, Salaam-E-Ishq and Chor Machaaye Shor. He has also appeared in comedy shows like Comedy Nights with Kapil, Comedy Circus and Comedy Circus Ke Ajoobe.
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Days after Divya Khossla accused Alia Bhatt of faking box office numbers for her new film Jigra, the film found itself enmeshed into another controversy. This time, a Manipur-based actor Bijou Thaangjam accused the Jigra makers of "unprofessional behaviour" and labelled accusations of bias towards actors from the North-East by "big production houses". In a long note, shared on X, Bijou Thaangjam opened up about how he auditioned for a role for Alia Bhatt's Jigra and how his dates were kept occupied without assuring him a final confirmation. Bijou Thaangjam claimed that he lost other films during that time as his dates were booked for Jigra. Bijou Thaangjam wrote on X, "I'm not writing this with any agenda or accusations. I just want to share the reality of how actors like me from the Northeast are often treated by big production houses. Hopefully, this sheds some light on what we face."
He gave vivid details of the casting process for the film which caused him harassment. "I am not here to jump on the bandwagon on the Jigra controversy over the alleged copying of Divya Khossla Kumar's Savi, but I've been keeping my own experience with the Jigra team under wraps for a while, and maybe it's time to speak up. Back in 2023, I was approached by their casting team to audition for a role. I sent my tapes twice over the span of four months, playing along with their timeline. By the end of November, they told me I'd be shooting in December - fantastic, right? Except they never gave me any firm shoot dates. Still, they booked me for the entire month of December, expecting that I'd be ready to shoot for them at any moment. As someone based in Imphal, Manipur, I made it very clear from the start that travel arrangements would need to be made, but that didn't seem to matter," the actor wrote in the statement.
The note read, "Throughout the month, I was left in the dark, communicating with the casting team but receiving no real updates on when I'd actually be needed. The last message I received was on December 26th, stating 'Waiting for a revert', and after that - complete silence. Meanwhile, I'd lost out on other projects because I was sitting around, waiting for them to give me the go-ahead. But of course, that never came."
Bijou Thaangjam concluded the post with these words, "I understand how big production houses operate. The director is undeniably talented, but the way they handled this entire situation was deeply unprofessional. For actors like me from the Northeast, it felt particularly dismissive, almost discriminatory. My time was wasted, and I missed out on other opportunities just because they expected I'd be available at a moment's notice. I am not writing this with any agenda or accusations. I just want to share the reality of how actors like me from the Northeast are often treated by big production houses. Hopefully, this sheds some light on what we face." Take a look:
A couple of days ago, Divya Khossla accused Alia Bhatt of rigging the box office numbers by sharing pictures of empty theatres. This post followed discussions about similarities between Divya's film Savi and Alia Bhatt's Jigra. Savi, featuring Harshvardhan Rane and Anil Kapoor, tells the story of a housewife attempting to break her husband out of a prison in England, while in Jigra, Alia's character plans a jailbreak to rescue her brother.
Alia Bhatt's Jigra has been struggling at the box office to register big numbers since its opening day. On its first Sunday, the movie recorded a 26.57% overall Hindi occupancy. So far, the crime fiction drama has accumulated a total of ₹16.75 crore, per Sacnilk.
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Honor Magic 7 series will be unveiled soon as successors to the Honor Magic 6 lineup. The company has announced the launch date for the phones, but not much else is officially known about them. However, details about the phone's camera, battery, display, chipset and build details had surfaced online recently. The series is expected to include a base and Pro variant. Meanwhile, Honor will be unveiling its Android 15-based MagicOS 9.0 this month as well. Notably, Honor will launch the Honor X60 series and Honor Tablet GT Pro on October 16.
Honor Magic 7 Series, Honor MagicOS 9.0 Launch
Honor confirmed in a Weibo post that the Honor Magic 7 series will launch in China on October 30. In the same promotional post, the company announced that Magic OS 9.0, its upcoming UI skin based on Android 15, will be unveiled on October 23. This suggests that the Magic 7 series handsets may ship with MagicOS 9.0.
Details about the anticipated Honor Magic 7 lineup or the Magic OS 9.0 skin have yet to be revealed by the company. We can expect to learn more about them in the days leading up to the launch.
Honor Magic 7 Pro Specifications (Expected)
Honor Magic 7 series may launch with a vanilla model and a Pro variant, similar to the preceding Magic 6 lineup, which was introduced in China in January this year. Leaked specifications of the Magic 7 Pro handset had surfaced online recently. The phone may get a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC, coupled with support for LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 onboard storage.
The Pro variant of the anticipated Honor Magic 7 series may sport a 6.82-inch 2K dual-layer OLED screen with quad-curved edges, a 120Hz refresh rate, and Kunlun Glass protection. The display is tipped to support Honor's eye protection 3.0 and 8T LTPO technology.
In the camera department, the Honor Magic 7 Pro could come with a triple rear camera setup, including a 50-megapixel OmniVision OV50H primary sensor and a 50-megapixel ultrawide shooter. The third rear camera unit could be a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 sensor with a periscope telephoto lens or a 200-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL HP3 sensor. For the front camera, the phone may carry a 50-megapixel sensor alongside a 3D depth sensor.
The Honor Magic 7 Pro will likely be backed by a 5,800mAh battery with support for 100W wired and 66W wireless charging. For security, the handset may get an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and a 2D face recognition feature. It could come with an IP68 or IP69-rated build for dust and splash resistance.
Salman Khan, a close friend of Former Maharashtra minister and NCP MLA Baba Siddique, paid a visit to his house to offer his last respects on Sunday evening after the leader was shot dead on Saturday in Bandra East. Surrounded by tight security and his bodyguard Shera, a bereaved Salman Khan can be seen leaving his house after paying condolences. After hearing the news of Baba Siddique's tragic death, Salman Khan cancelled the shoot of Bigg Boss 18 and rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where Baba Siddique died. On Sunday evening, Baba Siddique was buried with the state honours.
Baba Siddique was a prominent figure in Maharashtra politics and was well-known for his close ties with several Bollywood celebrities, including Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan among others. He played a pivotal role in reconciling the two superstars, who had an infamous feud nearly a decade ago. The two stars, who had been avoiding each other since a heated argument at Katrina Kaif's birthday party in 2008, finally met each other at Baba Siddique's annual Iftaar party. Their earlier tension faded as they greeted each other with a warm hug. A photo of that moment quickly went viral on social media.
Speaking of the murder, at least six bullets were fired at Mr Siddique near his son Zeeshan's office and four hit him in the chest. Three men carried out the shooting during Dussehra festivities. The two suspects arrested in the killing of Mr Siddique have claimed they belong to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, said sources. However, the gang is yet to take responsibility for the murder, which was carried out despite the minister having the 'Y' security.
On Eid, Salman announced his upcoming film titled Sikandar, where he will star alongside Rashmika Mandanna. AR Murugadoss will direct the film. He was last seen in AP Dhillon's Old Money, which also features Sanjay Dutt.
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Beats Solo 4 was launched earlier this year, and the company's latest on-ear headphones made their way to India in August. They are equipped with audio features found on more expensive wireless headphones from Apple, including spatial audio with dynamic head tracking and support for lossless audio, but lack support for active noise cancellation (ANC). The headphones are compatible with iOS and Android devices and feature a standard USB Type-C port for charging. The Beats Solo 4 competes with similarly priced headphones from Bose and Sony.
Pricing for the Beats Solo 4 is set at Rs. 22,900 in India. It is sold in three colourways — Cloud Pink, Matte Black, and Slate Blue (the company sent us this variant for review) — via the company's online store and authorised retailers in the country.
Beats Solo 4 Design: Lightweight and Comfortable
Dimensions - 177x158x6.8mm
Weight - 217g
These over-the-ear headphones are mostly made of plastic and appear quite similar to previous generation models, aside from the more pastel-like colours that give them a slightly less edgy look. This also means they're pretty light to wear for extended periods, even though you can feel them on your head. The earpads don't appear to be user-replaceable, which is unfortunate.
Beats Solo 4 features a familiar design
Like its predecessors, the Beats Solo 4 has the company's logo embossed on both earcups. There's a small ‘4' on the right side of the adjustable headband, while the inside of the headband contains more text related to regulatory information (right) and a left ear indicator — none of these are visible when you're wearing the headphones.
The headphones ship with a carrying pouch that is slightly cushioned, along with a 3.5mm audio cable and a USB Type-C to Type-C cable that can be used for lossless audio playback or to charge the headphones. You'll need to purchase a power adapter separately, though.
I have a fairly long head and wear spectacles, but the Beats Solo 4 felt comfortable even after wearing them for a few hours at a time. However, headphone fitting can vary from person to person, so it's best to try these out at a store to make sure they feel comfortable on your head.
Like the Beats Studio Buds+ and the Beats Solo Buds, these wireless headphones work with Android smartphones and most of Apple's devices. You'll have to download the Beats companion app on the former, while the same controls are baked into the settings app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers.
You can customise various Beats Solo 4 settings on Apple devices as well as Android smartphones
You get support for Google's Fast Pair service on Android and Fast Pair on Windows when you set up the Beats Solo 4 for the first time. If you have an iPhone or iPad, you'll see the familiar card pop up asking you to connect to the headphones. The device also works with Apple's Find My service, while Android users can see where the device was last connected to the companion app.
The left earcup lets you control media playback and manage calls — a single press pauses and resumes playback, while calls can be answered and muted with a single -press and ended with a double press. You can also push the panel's top and bottom to increase and decrease the volume, respectively.
A button on the right side must be long-pressed to turn on and turn off the Beats Solo 4. The bottom of the left earcup has a 3.5mm audio port and an LED indicator that indicates when the headphones are charging and in use, while the right earcup has a USB Type-C port, an upgrade over the Solo 3 model with a Micro USB port.
Beats Solo 4 is equipped with a 3.5mm audio port and a USB Type-C port
Like other audio products from Beats and Apple, the companion app on Android and the built-in audio settings for the Beats Solo 4 doesn't include support for equaliser presets. This means that you will have to rely on media apps that include their own EQ controls, such as Spotify or Poweramp.
Beats Solo 4 Performance, Battery Life: Par for the Course
Bluetooth version - 5.3
Active noise cancellation - No
Battery life - Up to 50 hours
The Beats Solo 4 headphones are equipped with upgraded 40mm drivers and a redesigned acoustic architecture. They feature a neutral sound signature, which means they're ideal for various genres of music, and there's no perceptible distortion, even when listening to music at the highest volume.
My usual headphones testing playlist contains tracks that span various genres, and the Beats Solo 4 could easily handle it. Sasha Alex Sloan's voice sounds extremely clear on Older, while the mids and the bass have ample separation. The same is true for Taylor Swift's Daylight, where her vocals are distinctly audible from the background music.
Abba's Mamma Mia and Voulez-Vous sound excellent on the Beats Solo 4, with ample emphasis on all instruments. Afterglow by INXS, a track that typically sounds ‘muffled' on many headphones, was clear with just the right amount of bass.
The Beats Solo 4 felt comfortable on the ears even after an extended period
Beats audio products have gained a reputation for offering warm, U-shaped audio, but this doesn't appear to be the case for the Solo 4 headphones. The extremely busy Yo soy María by Ástor Piazzolla and María Dueñas is a classical piece that contains a mix of violin and piano that are both distinctly audible on the headphones. This is also noticeable on No. 24 in A Minor, by Hilary Hahn, another fast-paced track that sounded good.
As expected, the Beats Solo 4 headphones handle tracks such as Billie Eilish's Birds Of A Feather effortlessly, and there's no distortion, even when the volume is cranked up. The bass response on Crab Flow by NLE Choppa and Nbhd Nick's Way Up is excellent.
Like other Beats Solo audio models (like the Solo Buds), these wireless headphones do not offer ANC support. This is disappointing to see on a device at this price point, especially considering that similarly priced wireless headphones deliver excellent ANC performance.
While the lack of ANC might be a glaring omission from the Beats Solo 4, the headphones offer two useful features — spatial audio with dynamic head tracking and lossless audio via USB Type-C or 3.5mm audio ports.
I connected the headphones using both interfaces and found that the sound quality was excellent, and the wired mode allows you to use the device even when the battery is empty. Meanwhile, you'll need an iPhone to use the spatial audio with a dynamic head tracking feature, and it works reliably while listening to or watching supported music and videos, respectively.
Beats says that the Solo 4 is equipped with digital beam-forming microphones that are used along with a voice targeting algorithm designed to improve voice quality on calls. This works seamlessly with the built-in noise reduction feature on the iPhone, allowing users to take calls while wearing the headphones.
You can fold the Beats Solo 4 and store it inside the included carrying case
The Beats Solo 4 isn't equipped with an Apple H series or W series chip, which means it lacks support for seamless switching across Apple devices. However, pairing it with an iPhone lets one use it across all linked Apple devices, and the Fast Pair feature on Android allows users to use it.
According to the company, the Beats Solo 4 can deliver up to 50 hours of media playback but keep in mind that this is without features like spatial audio with dynamic head tracking or taking voice calls. After using the headphones to take calls or meetings and listen to music, I got about five days of use with an average of eight hours every day, which is somewhere around the 40-hour mark.
Even if you end up using the headphones for an extended period, you shouldn't have to charge them more than once a week. The company says its Fast Fuel feature allows users to plug in the headphones to a compatible charger and get about five hours of playback with a 10-minute charge.
Beats Solo 4 Review: Verdict
If you're looking for a pair of colourful wireless headphones under the Rs. 25,000 mark that work well with Android smartphones and Apple products, then the Beats Solo 4 is easy to recommend, thanks in part to its reliable sound quality and excellent battery life.
However, if you don't need features like spatial audio with dynamic head tracking or don't have an Apple device that allows you to access the feature, you might want to consider the much cheaper JBL Live 770NC on-ear headphones.
You get a USB Type-C cable and a 3.5mm audio cable with the Beats Solo 4
More advanced wireless over-the-ear headphones in the same price segment include the Sony WH-1000XM4 (Review), the Marshall Monitor II, and the Bose QuietComfort wireless headphones. Alternatively, you could wait for the price of the Beats Solo 4 to drop before purchasing the headphones.
Those headphones offer ANC support, which is missing on the Beats Solo 4. The older Beats Solo Pro from 2019 is available from some sellers in India for around Rs. 25,000, with support for seamless switching and ANC using Apple's H1 chip, if you don't mind the deprecated Lightning port and lower advertised battery life (22 hours and 40 hours with ANC enabled and disabled, respectively).
Masaba Gupta and her actor-husband Satyadeep Misra are the new parents in town. The couple welcomed their first child - a baby girl on Friday (October 11). The new parents shared the joyful news on social media. They shared a picture featuring a white lotus and a moon set against a blue backdrop, along with their announcement. The post read: "Our very special little girl arrived on a very special day. 11.10.2024. Masaba & Satyadeep."
Masaba Gupta actively shared glimpses of her pregnancy journey on social media. On Instagram, she posted adorable photos capturing her pregnancy diaries. In the first photo, she can be dressed in a blue outfit. Another photo features her food bowl. One of the snapshots showed Masaba dealing with pregnancy struggles, including swollen feet. Captioning the post on Instagram, she wrote, "Life lately has been a series of what can I eat next and staring at pretty home decor."
Masaba announced her pregnancy in April this year by posting a picture with her husband, Satyadeep. In the photo, Masaba is seen sitting on the floor along with her husband, Satyadeep Misra. The fashion designer, dressed in a white robe, looks super happy as she keeps her head on her husband's shoulder. Alongside the post, she wrote a sweet note and asked everyone to send her wishes and banana chips on their way. She wrote, "In other news - Two little feet are on their way to us! Please send love, blessings and banana chips ( plain salted ONLY) #babyonboard #mom&dad."
For the unversed, Masaba and Satyadeep Misra got married in January 2023. They announced their pregnancy in April this year.
On the work front, Masaba is a fashion designer and actor. She was last seen in Modern Love Mumbai. Satyadeep Misra, on the other hand, made his Bollywood debut with No One Killed Jessica. He worked as a corporate lawyer previously. He was recently seen as a senior inspector in Vikram Vedha and was also a part of Mukhbir. His latest outing was Tanaav.
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Bollywood superstar Salman Khan cancelled his shoot for Bigg Boss 18 on Saturday night after hearing the news of the NCP leader and his close friend Baba Siddique's tragic death. Siddique was shot dead by three unknown assailants in Bandra. He was immediately taken to Lilavati Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. In a viral video, Salman is seen arriving at Lilavati Hospital to visit Baba Siddique's family.
Baba Siddique was a prominent figure in Maharashtra politics and was well-known for his close ties with several Bollywood celebrities, including Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan among others. He played a pivotal role in reconciling the two superstars, who had a well-publicised feud nearly a decade ago. The two stars, who had been avoiding each other since a heated argument at Katrina Kaif's birthday party in 2008, finally met each other at Baba Siddique's annual Iftaar party. Their earlier tension faded as they greeted each other warmly and shared a heartfelt hug. A photo of that moment quickly went viral on social media.
On the professional front, Salman Khan was last seen in AP Dhillon's Old Money, which also features Sanjay Dutt. He also produced the docu-series Angry Young Men, based on the journey of iconic screenwriters Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar from the 1970s Hindi cinema. This project was produced alongside Salma Khan, Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti.
On Eid, Salman announced his upcoming film titled Sikandar, where he will star alongside Rashmika Mandanna. AR Murugadoss will direct the film. Last year, he had two film releases: Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan and Tiger 3, which featured Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi and was directed by Maneesh Sharma. He also made a special appearance in Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan. Additionally, Salman returned as the host for the 18th season of the reality TV show Bigg Boss.
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