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Rajesh Khanna to be conferred lifetime achievement award at Bollywood Awards
MUMBAI: The legendary superstar of the sixties, Rajesh Khanna will be conferred Lifetime Achievement Award at the sixth Bollywood Award 2004 and the Lifetime of Glamour award at the fourth Kingfisher Bollywood Fashion Awards.
Both these events will be held at The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Organised by South Asians living in America, both the annual Bollywood Awards and the Kingfisher Bollywood Fashion Awards, honour movie and fashion artists from India for outstanding performances during the prior year.
Born as Jatin Khanna in Amritsar, on 29 December 1942, and affectionately called as ‘Kaka’, the yesteryears star won many accolades for his performances in movies like Anand, Bawarchi, Namak Haram, Daag, Aan Milo Sajna, Aap ki Kasam and Mehbooba. After his successful stint in films, he joined the political brigade. He contested and won election from a Delhi constituency and become a member of the parliament.
According to Bollywood Fashion Awards founder Sonia Dandona, “Ravishing stars, hot models, stylish celebrities, and awesome performances… It’s going to be a spectacular night.”
The Kingfisher Bollywood Fashion Awards and the Bollywood Awards (movie) will be held on Friday, 30 April and Saturday, 1 May at the Xanadu and the Mark G Etess Arena respectively, says an official press release.
Commenting on the Kingfisher Bollywood Fashion Awards 2004, the UB Group Chairman Dr Vijay Mallya said, “The Kingfisher Bollywood Fashion Award is yet another step in the direction of keeping its commitment and promoting fashion not just in India but internationally. These awards provide a platform for Indian designers and Indian fashion to be showcased internationally.”
Besides several Bollywood actors including Sunjay Dutt, Kareena Kapoor, Urmila, Bipasha, Hema Malini and Shankar Mahadevan, the event also boasts of attendance from several international stars.
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
