At least 14 people lost their lives after a fire broke out in a hotel near Falpatti Machhua in central Kolkata on Tuesday, a senior police officer said. Speaking to reporters, Manoj Kumar Verma, Kolkata Police Commissioner, said, “This fire incident occurred at around 8:15 p.m. at the premises of Rituraj Hotel. Fourteen bodies have been recovered, and the teams have rescued several people”. He said that the fire is under control, and the rescue operation is still underway.

“The fire is under control, and rescue is underway. Further investigation is underway. A special team has also been formed for the investigation,” he said. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.

#WATCH | West Bengal | Manoj Kumar Verma, Kolkata Police Commissioner, says, “The teams have recovered 14 bodies, and several people have been rescued. Further investigation is underway.” pic.twitter.com/D5c6KHtqgz
— ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2025

Earlier, Union Minister and West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar had urged the State administration to rescue the affected immediately, and called for “stricter monitoring” of fire safety measures to prevent such tragic incidents in the future.

“I urge the state administration to immediately rescue those affected, ensure their safety, and provide them with necessary medical and humanitarian assistance. Additionally, I appeal for a thorough review and stricter monitoring of fire safety measures to prevent such tragic incidents in the future,” he said in a post on X.

Reacting to the incident, West Bengal Congress President Subhankar Sarkar also slammed the Kolkata Corporation. “This is a tragic incident. A fire broke out…A lot of people are still stuck in the building. There was no safety or security…I don’t know what the corporation is doing,” Sarkar told ANI.

Aayush Sharma has hinted at shooting for his next project. The Loveyatri actor took to his social media handle to share a series of photos from Banaras, indicating that the shooting is slated to be held in the City of Ghats. Beyond this, Aayush Sharma is seen sporting a new look – a combed-back hairstyle and a classic moustache, suggesting a new look for his next role.

Aayush Sharma to shoot for his next project in Banaras? Here’s what we know!

The series of pictures featured him at the famous Banaras Ghat, a few snapshots from the streets of the pilgrimage city, and more. Apart from the photos, Aayush penned a note that read, “Yeh Banaras hai bhaiya, yahaan har mod par kahaani milti hai. Aur hogayi shuruvat ek nayi kahani ka.”

Ever since he posted the photos on Instagram, his fans were quick to express excitement towards his look and his next project. After establishing himself through Loveyatri, Antim: The Final Truth, and Ruslaan, this upcoming project marks a significant step in shaping his booming filmography.

Considering that Aayush has never shied away from experimenting with his roles and picking up genre-defying films, he is sure to leave his admirers mighty impressed with his carefully picked film. Now that Aayush has hinted at kickstarting his next project, excitement is sky-high to know the deets about his project, and what he has in store for the viewers.

Also Read: Aayush Sharma opens up about his wife Arpita’s nature; says, “She’s like a coconut tough on the outside but incredibly soft on the inside”

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Sikandar flopped at the box office

Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan shared a fun anecdote from Salman Khan’s Sikandar. Farah visited Salman’s sister Arpita Khan and Aayush Sharma’s home for her YouTube channel, where they landed on the topic of their lavish wedding which incidentally took place in the same hotel where Sikandar was shot. Surprised that Aprita and Aayush have been married for 10 years, Farah said, “How time flies, when we were shooting in the Palace for Sikandar we were constantly talking about your wedding – we did this, we did that. “

The Main Hoon Na maker revealed that producer Sajid Nadiadwala had booked the entire Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad for the shoot of the movie. Farah recalled, “I think you guys also booked the entire hotel for the wedding. So for Sikandar shoot also Nadiadwala booked almost the whole hotel.” The director revealed that as they were filming Sikandar, Salman was recalling moments from Arpita and Aayush’s wedding.

Refreshing your memory, Farah choreographed Salman and Rashmika Mandaana in the Zohra Jabeen song from Sikandar. Spilling her excitement about collaborating with Salman after a very long time, Farah shared, “I go a really long way with both Salman and Sajid Nadiadwala. One is a friend from childhood and the other is a brother! I’ve done so many songs with both of them, and doing Zohra Jabeen was truly special. I knew the song would be a smash hit, and it was also so much fun to choreograph Salman after such a long time. Working with Rashmika for the first time was a real pleasure – she was so easy to work with.”

Sikandar got a theatrical release on 30 March 2025 during Eid al-Fitr but failed to make an impact on the audience. The AR Murugadoss directorial also starred Sathyaraj, Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi, Prateik Babbar, Kishore, Jatin Sarna, and Sanjay Kapoor in crucial roles.

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