Shiv Thakare Wins 'The 50'; IPL Pre-Season Event Highlights and Badshah's Controversy

Shiv Thakare Claims Victory in 'The 50'

The inaugural season of the reality series 'The 50' has wrapped up, with Shiv Thakare taking home the title. Thakare expressed that the show allowed him to reveal a different aspect of his personality, emphasizing his desire to approach the game with integrity and composure. He remarked, "Participating in The 50 was a unique journey for me, and I aimed to present a side of Shiv Thakare that demonstrates you don't have to yell or argue to make your voice heard. One can play sincerely, remain authentic, and still achieve success."

Chennai Super Kings' Pre-Season Event

As the 19th season of the IPL approaches, the Chennai Super Kings, who have won the championship five times, hosted a pre-season gathering named ROAR 2026 at the renowned MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This event, held on Sunday, featured a live performance by Oscar-winning musician AR Rahman. However, it was his encounter with former CSK captain MS Dhoni that truly captivated the audience. Rahman shared a video on his Instagram, capturing the moment with Dhoni, captioning it, "Thala meets Thala."

Badshah Faces Backlash Over Controversial Song

The Haryana Police have intensified their actions against rapper Badshah's contentious track 'Tateeree', resulting in the removal of numerous links from various social media sites. Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, known as Badshah, has recently been embroiled in controversy due to the song's allegedly inappropriate lyrics. Authorities reported that a total of 857 links have been eliminated, which includes 154 videos from YouTube and 703 reels from Instagram.