Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar visited the city to attend an event, drawing massive crowds of fans who gathered to catch a glimpse of the actor and interact with him.
The Argentine superstar, who is in the city as part of his pan-India tour, was present at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) where he interacted with fans, signed autographs, and posed for photographs with Mohun Bagan and Diamond Harbour players, as well as several
Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat remembered late actor Dharmendra as a kind-hearted personality whose contributions to cinema and politics left a lasting legacy.
Veteran actor-politician Hema Malini on Thursday organised a prayer meet in Delhi for her late husband and legendary star Dharmendra, who left for his heavenly abode at the age of 89 on November 24.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta honoured the legacy of legendary actor Dharmendra, calling him a once-in-a-century figure whose artistic talent and humble nature profoundly influenced Indian cinema and society.
Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut paid an emotional tribute to veteran actor Dharmendra, recalling his humble roots and simplicity. She said his life inspired countless artistes and added that the "BJP family" stands firmly with Hema Malini in this moment of grief.
Many prominent political figures attended legendary actor Dharmendra's prayer meet in Delhi, hosted by his wife and BJP MP Hema Malini on Thursday evening.