Shah Rukh Khan stopped at US airport
Shah Rukh Khan has previously been detained at American airports
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan has expressed his disappointment at being "detained" by US authorities at Los Angeles International Airport.
It is not clear why Khan was detained, or for how long.
The US ambassador to India has apologised for the detention and said authorities were working to ensure it did not happen again.
In 2012, Khan was detained for 90 minutes at the White Plains airport near New York.
In 2009, he was stopped for two hours at Newark airport. He was released after India's embassy intervened.
Khan, who flew into Los Angeles on Friday, tweeted:
But, the actor added, there was a brighter side to the "detention":
Although there was no comment from immigration officials, the US State Department's assistant secretary on south and central Asian affairs, Nisha Biswal, tweeted to Khan, saying she was "sorry for the hassle", adding that US diplomats also face this situation.
Later, the US ambassador to India, Rich Verma, apologised to Khan.
Some Indians wondered why one of Bollywood's biggest stars was routinely detained at US airports.
Tweet by Indian arts journalist Geeta Dayal: "It's crazy to me that one of the biggest Bollywood stars in the world gets routinely detained at American airports"
In the 2012 incident, the actor arrived on a private plane and was on his way to Yale University for a function when he was stopped.
An Indian government minister said at the time that this "policy of detention and apology by the US cannot continue".
US customs and border protection authorities later expressed "profound" apologies for the incident.
Khan had later made light of the incident and joked about it.
"Whenever I start feeling arrogant about myself, I always take a trip to America. The immigration guys kick the star out of stardom," he told a gathering of students at Yale University.
Khan has appeared in more than 70 films and is considered one of India's most recognisable and popular celebrities.
The actor is not the only Indian public figure to have been singled out by US immigration and India has complained in the past too about the treatment of dignitaries by US air staff.
In November 2011, Washington apologised after former Indian President APJ Abdul Kalam was frisked at a New York airport. Delhi complained after the 80-year-old was frisked on board the aircraft, and had his jacket and shoes briefly taken away.
A year earlier, India's then ambassador to the US Meera Shankar was pulled from an airport security line and frisked by a security agent in Mississippi. The hands-on search in December 2010 took place even after her diplomatic status was revealed. Some reports said Ms Shankar, who was on her way from a conference, was singled out because she was wearing a sari.
In the same month, another Indian diplomat, Hardeep Puri, was asked to remove his turban at an airport in Houston, Texas. When the Sikh refused to do so, he was detained in a "holding room", reports.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: Indian actress taken to hospital with Covid-19
Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya all tested positive earlier this week
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been taken to hospital after testing positive for Covid-19 earlier this week.
The Indian actress, a former Miss World and one of Bollywood's most famous faces, is being treated at Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital, ANI agency reports.
Her daughter Aaradhya has also been taken to hospital, PTI agency reports.
Aishwarya's husband Abhishek and father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan, both also famous actors, have been in hospital since Saturday with the virus
On Sunday, 77-year-old Amitabh Bachchan - a Bollywood superstar who has achieved global fame during his long and illustrious career so far - tweeted that he had tested positive for the virus.
Aishwarya Rai and Aaradhya have both been taken to hospital in Mumbai
Another series of tweets from his son Abhishek, also a famous actor, confirmed that he, his 46-year-old wife Aishwarya and eight-year-old daughter Aaradhya had also tested positive.
Jaya Bachchan, also a famous actress and Amitabh Bachchan's wife, tested negative.
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Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan Covid positive
Until now Aishwarya Rai and Aaradhya have been isolating at home.
News that the family, often described as Bollywood royalty, had been affected by the coronavirus sent shockwaves across India. This week, thousands of fans have held prayers for the family's recovery.
Amitabh Bachchan: India fans pray for Bollywood star to beat Covid-19
On Friday India recorded a record 35,000 new cases of coronavirus cases in 24 hours, surpassing the one million mark.
The country now has the third-highest number of cases in the world, after the US and Brazil. The current death toll is 25,602.
The western state of Maharashtra, where Mumbai is located, is still the biggest hotspot with the highest case count - more than 280,000 - of all the states.
Esha Deol Takhtani to make a comeback with the Hindi remake of British web series 'Luther', teams up with Ajay Devgn
File photos of Esha Deol Takhtani and Ajay Devgn Photograph
Actress and daughter of MP Hema Malini and Dharmendra, Esha Deol Takhtani, is all set to make her web series debut with 'Rudra - The Edge of Darkness'. The series is slated to release on OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar VIP.
Returning to the spotlight after a long hiatus, actor Esha Deol Takhtani is reuniting with her Bollywood megastar Ajay Devgn after more than a decade. Their last outing together was 'Yuva' in 2004.
'Rudra – The Edge of Darkness' is produced by Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios India. It is a dark, gritty crime-drama that brings together a unique storytelling format and powerful characters, making it a must-watch for fans of thrillers and crime-dramas.
Esha said, “I am really happy to collaborate with Applause and BBC Studios for 'Rudra - The Edge of Darkness' on Disney+ Hotstar VIP. As an actor, I believe in working on projects that would let me explore something new and engage me as a viewer as well. This series is a fresh take on the quintessential cop drama, with a grey overtone, something which has not been explored in the Indian context before. With the resounding success of the OTT space, I am charged up for my digital debut with this one and I am looking forward to working with Ajay Devgn after a long time who has been a fantastic co star to me in many films .”
The Hotstar Specials series will soon be going into production and will be shot across iconic locales of Mumbai. Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios India, the series reimagines the iconic globally successful British series, 'Luther', for Indian audiences.
Esha is also working on her hands-on parenting book 'Amma Mia!' and she had announced the same last year on Instagram.
Hrithik Roshan to start shooting for Indian adaptation of 'The Night Manager' in April.
Hrithik Roshan Photograph :
Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan, famous for his otherworldly looks, killer dance moves, and enviable action skills, is soon going to start shooting for the Indian adaptation of John Le Carre`s spy drama `The Night Manager`.
The actor will play an Indian version of the Jonathan Pine character, who was played by Tom Hiddleston in the 2016 adaptation, which aired on the BBC and AMC, and was produced by The Ink Factory.
The upcoming Indian adaptation, which is scheduled to go on floors in April and will be shot in Mumbai, is being produced by Banijay Asia. Some international locations will follow after travel becomes easier. Executives close to the deal told the publication that an official announcement is imminent. Although not confirmed yet, the Indian version of the spy drama is likely to premiere on Indian streamer Disney Plus Hotstar.
Sandeep Modi, who co-created and co-directed the popular Hotstar series `Aarya`, will be helming the upcoming Indian adaptation. `The Night Manager` is a 1993 novel by British author John Le Carre, who passed away in December 2020. The story revolves around the night manager of a luxury hotel, a former soldier, who is recruited by a government espionage organisation, to infiltrate the inner circle of an arms dealer.
The book was adapted for the BBC and AMC by David Farr and the series was directed by Susanne Bier. Apart from Hiddleston, the cast also included actors Olivia Colman, Hugh Laurie, Elizabeth Debicki, and Tom Hollander. The series won several Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and Primetime Emmys.
Meanwhile, Hrithik, who was last seen in the 2019 Bollywood film `War`, will next feature in `Fighter` alongside Deepika Padukone. The actor also has `Krrish 4` and the Hindi remake of the Tamil crime thriller `Vikram Vedha` in the pipeline.
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