Along with the National Anthem, Shabir will also be performing his iconic national song, ‘Singai Naadu’ (“The Land of the Lion”), which has resonated deeply with Singaporeans.
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EXCLUSIVE: Do not like squeaky clean, goody-two-shoes characters, says Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Nawaz recently sat down for an exclusive unhinged chat with Connected to India’s Himanshu Verma as the latter picked the actor’s brains about all things acting!
“You don’t know what you can learn”: When AR Rahman’s advice paved the way for Sid Sriram’s successful career
The 34-year-old, who grew up in the US, took a jog down memory lane to recall his initial meeting with the Oscar-winning composer.
EXCLUSIVE: Sonakshi Sinha reveals how she resonated with her Kakuda character, Saqib Saleem agrees
Sonakshi plays Indira, a girl who believes in science and not in superstitions. When asked about Sonakshi’s relatability quotient with Indira, the actress says: “I’m actually a lot like Indira.”
EXCLUSIVE: Barzakh is not a regular family drama, says Pakistani actress Sanam Saeed as she reunites with Zindagi Gulzar Hai co-star Fawad Khan after 12 years
Pakistani actors Sanam Saeed and Fawad Khan have joined forces for director Asim Abbasi’s Barzakh, which will release on ZEE5 Global on July 19. The 6-episode series blends in magic realism with supernatural fantasy in a family reunion setting and is set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Hunza Valley. Connected to India sat down […]
“They always made me feel…”: Avneet Kaur shares her experience of working with Annu Kapoor, Supriya Pathak in Luv Ki Arrange Marriage
At just 22 years old, Avneet Kaur has a body of work that spans over a decade in Indian television and films. The bubbly actress started when she was just seven, and has been working since. Avneet’s latest, Luv Ki Arrange Marriage, a comedy film, is currently streaming on ZEE5 Global. Connected to India caught […]
“Important to find occasions and platforms to bring people together”: Minister Alvin Tan stresses on the significance of sports for a cohesive Singapore
Onlookers were surprised as Singapore’s Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, Alvin Tan, donned on his football jersey and walked into the pitch to take part in a short game. Tan, who admittedly loves football and has played it since his childhood, ended up on the winning side. After the game he highlighted […]
EXCLUSIVE: 7-year-old Yati Ravi Jethva, Asia’s youngest powerlifter, sets sights on Olympics
A billion Indians were filled with pride as Mirabai Chanu scripted history by clinching the silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the Women’s 49 kg category. Before Chanu, there was Karnam Malleshwari, who became the first Indian woman to win a medal in the Olympics in 2000 by finishing third in the women’s […]
EXCLUSIVE: ‘People will get to know more about India than just Mahatma Gandhi and non-violence, says Randeep Hooda about Swatantrya Veer Savarkar
Biographical film Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, based on the life of Indian revolutionary Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, is currently streaming online on ZEE5 Global from May 28. Helmed by Randeep Hooda, who also plays the titular role, the film sheds light on Savarkar’s struggle against British colonial rule. Connected to India sat down for an exclusive chat […]
Mediacorp’s Mei promises to take audiences for a thrilling ride with latest crime drama
Mediacorp is all set to wow audiences with its upcoming Tamil release, Mei. The crime thriller, shot across Azerbaijan, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa, will premiere on 12 June on meWATCH and Mediacorp Drama on YouTube. The story revolves around the disappearance of Selvaraghavan, a prolific businessman with ties to a crime syndicate. This ensures […]
