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“I Will Bring the Show Back”, Samay Raina To Make a Powerful Comeback After ‘India’s Got Latent’ Controversy

by jummy84 November 11, 2025

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Popular stand-up comedian Samay Raina will soon return to the stage with his new comedy show, marking his first major performance in India after months of controversy surrounding his previous project, “India’s Got Latent.” Performing recently in Delhi, Samay opened up about the intense backlash and legal troubles he faced following the show’s release and how the experience took a toll on his mental health and personal life. Despite the challenges, the comedian reassured fans that he isn’t backing down, promising, “I will bring the show back.”

Samay Raina

Samay Raina To Bring Back His Show

During his live performance, Samay Raina shared emotional insights into how the controversy surrounding India’s Got Latent affected him personally. According to DNA, the comedian spoke candidly about his childhood, friendships, family, and the pressures of being in the public eye. He admitted that the backlash, criticism, and multiple FIRs filed against him had deeply impacted his mental health. However, his honesty and humor while addressing these issues were met with applause from the audience.

Samay Raina

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Samay also shed light on the challenges faced by comedians in India, saying that many artists choose to stay silent or withdraw due to the fear of criticism, trolling, or legal action. “We live in a time where a joke can turn into a controversy overnight,” he said, adding that comedy should be seen as an art form, not a crime. Samay Raina’s digital show India’s Got Latent had become the talk of the internet shortly after its release. The show featured several well-known online personalities, including Ranveer Allahbadia, Ashish Chanchlani, and Apurva Makhija.

Samay Raina

The controversy erupted after Ranveer Allahbadia asked a sensitive question about parents to one of the contestants, which many viewers found inappropriate. The segment quickly went viral, leading to a major backlash. As a result, Samay Raina, Ranveer, and other guests faced severe criticism online, and multiple FIRs were filed against them. The uproar even led to the cancellation of several of Samay’s live shows across India.

November 11, 2025 0 comments

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Doctor who survived stage 4 breast cancer shares 5 powerful foods that can help your body fight cancer: From berries to…

by jummy84 October 30, 2025

written by jummy84

You’ve probably heard the phrase “you are what you eat,” but it’s more real than you think. The right foods can actually help your body ward off serious diseases. From colourful veggies to everyday kitchen staples, some ingredients are loaded with cancer-fighting compounds.

Dr Mussallem reveals that specific foods, including soy and berries, can combat cancer risks.(Pexels)

Dr Dawn Mussallem, a double board-certified physician at Mayo Clinic and a stage 4 breast cancer survivor, shared in an October 23 podcast with American author Mel Robbins the top five foods that can help your body fight cancer and promote long-term wellness. (Also read: Fortis Delhi gastroenterologist says this superfruit ‘is a blessing for your heart’ )

1. Berries

“Research on berries is so exciting, both for breast cancer prevention and for survivors,” says Dr Mussallem. “For every two servings a week, they can reduce the risk of breast cancer, and for survivors, lower the risk of dying from it by 25%.”

2. Purple sweet potatoes

“These purple sweet potatoes have about 150% more anthocyanins than berries,” she explains. “These powerful compounds help turn off tumour genes and activate tumour suppressor genes, essentially putting the brakes on cancer growth.”

3. Cruciferous vegetables (like broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts)

“These are some of the most powerful vegetables when it comes to breast cancer,” Dr Mussallem says. “They contain an enzyme called myrosinase, which helps the body absorb their cancer-fighting nutrients more effectively. They also help transform estrogen into a form that doesn’t stimulate cell growth.”

4. Beans and other fibre-rich plant foods

“This is an amazing plant protein and you’re not just getting protein, you’re getting fibre,” she notes. “A massive study with 17 million person-years of data showed that fibre can reduce the risk of dying from any cause, heart disease, and even pancreatic cancer. Another review found that fibre can cut overall cancer risk by 22%.”

According to Dr. Mussallem, certain foods such as soy and berries can significantly reduce cancer risks.(Google Gemini)

5. Soy and edamame

“There are very few foods that, if you ever got breast cancer, can actually reduce your risk of dying, and edamame is one of them,” says Dr Mussallem. “Soy is also protective for the prostate and may reduce the risk of lung cancer. The American Cancer Society’s 2022 report showed soy can lower the risk of breast cancer recurrence by 25%.”

Dr Mussallem concludes by reminding us that food truly is medicine. “All these colourful fruits and vegetables are full of phytonutrients that help the body heal. The body has such wisdom to repair itself, we just have to give it the right tools.”

Note to readers: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.

This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice.

October 30, 2025 0 comments

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HAQ’s Most Powerful Dialogues: Yami Gautam And Emraan Hashmi’s Intense Confrontation | Glamsham.com

by jummy84 October 29, 2025

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The trailer of HAQ, featuring Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi, is out, providing an enthralling peek into a plot that involves love, betrayal, and the clash of religion and justice. Suparn S. Varma directs the courtroom drama based on one of India’s most defining legal cases — the Shah Bano case — which still influences discussions on women’s rights and secular law.

The film trailer begins with a depiction of what appears to be a euphoric marriage between Abbas (Emraan Hashmi) and Shah Bano (Yami Gautam). Their peaceful life, however, disintegrates when Abbas decides on a second wife, leaving Shah heartbroken. What starts out as an intensely personal broken heart quickly evolves into a greater legal and ethical struggle when Shah will not accept her husband’s unilateral divorce under the practice of “triple talaq.”

Resolute to resist, she seeks redress in court, and a compelling confrontation between religious dogma, communal forces, and the Indian Constitution is initiated.
Against the backdrop of the historic 1985 Supreme Court ruling, HAQ tells the story of Shah Bano’s fight to establish her identity as an Indian as well as a Muslim woman who wants justice under the secular law. Yami Gautam gives a moving performance as a woman caught in between religion and justice, while Emraan Hashmi as Abbas personifies the onus of tradition and personal belief.

The trailer also includes Sheeba Chaddha and newcomer Vartika Singh in crucial supporting roles, adding depth to the layered narrative of the film. With his experience from Rana Naidu, Acid Factory, and The Family Man 2, Suparn Varma infuses the socially relevant story with intensity as well as sensitivity.

Also Read: Emraan Hashmi’s Clever Marketing Strategy for Haq: Targeting Muslim Audiences!

The title HAQ—”right” spelled in Urdu—conveys the film’s spirit: a woman’s unrelenting battle for dignity and fairness. The film will open theatrically on November 7, 2025, and early word is that it may kindle important conversations on gender, religion, and justice in contemporary India.

“Baat yaha tak nahi pochni chahiye thi..Bano tumhe kya laga main darr jaunga” – Mohd. Ahmed Khan (Emraan Hashmi) “Baat sirf aapli zabaan ki thi” – Shazia Bano (Yami Gautam) “Nahi peechli baar tumhe kaha tha…tumhare izzjat ki baat hain” – Mohd. Ahmed Khan (Emraan Hashmi)

"hum abbas se behat pyaar karte hain usse pyaar se iss ladaai ki shuruwat hui" - shazia bano (yami gautam) — **“Hum Abbas se behat pyaar karte hain usse pyaar se iss ladaai ki shuruwat hui” – Shazia Bano (Yami Gautam)**

"yeh rahi meher ki raqqam...ab aajse hamara koi rishta nahi hain....talaq talaq talaq" - emraan hashmi — **“Yeh rahi meher ki raqqam…ab aajse hamara koi rishta nahi hain….Talaq Talaq Talaq” – Emraan Hashmi**

"ek saas mein teen baar talaq dena kaise sahi ho sakta hain sir" - shazia bano (yami gautam) — **“Ek saas mein teen baar Talaq dena kaise sahi ho sakta hain sir” – Shazia Bano (Yami Gautam)**

"toh aap keh rahi hain ki shariyat ki tareeke se kiya hua talaq laagu nikla" -emraan hashmi — **“Toh aap keh rahi hain ki sharia ki tareeke se kiya hua talaq laagu nikla” -Emraan Hashmi** “**Inhone ne Quran padha hi nahi hai aur sharia sharia bol rahe hain” – Shazia Bano (Yami Gautam)**

"jab ek aurat pe har kanoon aur sazaa lagu hoti hain...toh mard kyun pachtaaye?" - shazia bano (yami gautam) — **“Jab ek aurat pe har kanoon aur sazaa lagu hoti hain…toh mard kyun pachtaaye?” – Shazia Bano (Yami Gautam)**

secular law ki aadh mein sharia ka mazaak banaya jaa raha hain aur aap dekhte reh jaayenge...isse bachana hamara farz hain" - emraan hashmi — **Secular law ki aadh mein sharia ka mazaak banaya jaa raha hain aur aap dekhte reh jaayenge…isse bachana hamara farz hain” – Emraan Hashmi**

"hum sirf musalman aurat nahi hum hindustan ki musalman aurat hain...issi mitthi mein pale badhe hain..isliye kanoon hume bhi ussi nazar se dekhe jaise baaki hindustaniyon ko dekhta hain" - shazia bano (yami gautam) — “Hum sirf musalman aurat nahi hum Hindustan ki musalman aurat hain…issi mitthi mein pale badhe hain..isliye kanoon hume bhi ussi nazar se dekhe jaise baaki hindustaniyon ko dekhta hain” – Shazia Bano (Yami Gautam)

October 29, 2025 0 comments

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PHOTOS: BTS’ Jungkook Sets Social Media Ablaze With His Powerful Physique

by jummy84 October 29, 2025

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BTS’ Jungkook has once again taken over social media. After his recent live session, fans have been conversing about his singing skills, looks and what not! And rightly so, as Jungkook’s photos and videos, from the stage or otherwise, keep trending time and again. Now, many fans are discussing Jungkook’s physique. While it’s a topic that keeps surfacing, his newly buffed physique, thanks to his military tenure, has created stirs amongst netizens. The pictures, which surfaced online through gym and military training circles, reveal a noticeably stronger and more muscular version of the global pop star.

The images appear to have been taken during Jungkook’s military service, where both him and fellow member V have been spotted maintaining fitness routines. In some of the photos, Jungkook and V are dressed in workout gear. The Seven singer’s broad shoulders, sculpted arms and defined abs have stirred conversations.

Beyond the physical change, many see the images as a reflection of Jungkook’s maturity and discipline. On the professional front, he is currently preparing for BTS’ Spring 2026 comeback. The group was in Los Angeles some time back, and have come back to South Korea for intense preparations for their first album after military discharge.

Take a look at Jungkook’s buffed up clicks below:

October 29, 2025 0 comments

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Poison Baby singer Jasmine Sandlas: ‘A woman can be sexy and powerful as long as she’s in control’

by jummy84 October 25, 2025

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Singer-songwriter Jasmine Sandlas has spent over a decade shaping her own path in the music industry. Between her upcoming Bollywood track, Poison Baby in Thamma, her collaboration with Hanumankind for the title track of the upcoming film Dhurandhar, and her latest album Illegal Robbery, her work, she insists, is always purposeful. “Every song I create has to have a purpose behind it — whether it makes people dance, heal, or feel powerful,” she says.

Jasmine Sandlas has sung Poison Baby

The 40-year-old is aware of the scrutiny the Punjabi music industry often faces for its portrayal of women. However, she sees empowerment as agency. “A woman can be sexy and powerful as long as she’s in control. If she’s dancing to her own rhythm, expressing herself freely, that’s empowerment — not objectification,” she says, adding that her recent song, an item number in Thamma, is an example where choice and expression are central.

Her collaboration in Dhurandhar combines classic Punjabi sounds with contemporary energy, reflecting the balance between tradition and modernity, and reinforcing her belief that women can be multifaceted in expression.

“The director loved the classic and wanted to glorify it, but also needed something fresh. So I wrote parts in Hindi, then Punjabi, and kept adjusting until it felt right,” she says. The collaboration with Hanumankind was “a last-minute blessing,” she adds, describing it as “epic, amazing, and everyone is in love with the sound.”

This period also marks what Jasmine calls a “rebirth” in her career. Having written more than 130 songs and released four albums, she says she used to overthink everything. “Now, I want to think less and do more. I’m following intuition, trying new things, dancing more, taking creative risks,” she concludes.

However, with over ten million monthly listeners on music streaming platforms, Jasmine recognises the responsibility that comes with her platform, especially towards her female fans. “I know how deeply my songs resonate with women. They tell me how important it is to hear music that empowers them — and that keeps me grounded,” she concludes.

October 25, 2025 0 comments

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Sonakshi Sinha Makes a Powerful Tollywood Debut in Jatadhara

by jummy84 October 25, 2025

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Sonakshi Sinha is all set to make a striking debut in Tollywood with the upcoming horror drama Jatadhara. After ruling Bollywood and the OTT space for over 15 years, she steps into a completely new zone, playing the intense and commanding character of Dhanapisachini. The trailer recently unveiled in Hyderabad, showcases her fierce look and magnetic presence, leaving a strong impression on audiences.

Sharing her excitement about the role, Sonakshi said, “I’ve been waiting for a long time to do a character like this. It’s completely different from anything I’ve done before, and that’s what made it so exciting for me. I want to thank the makers for envisioning me in such a role and bringing it to life.” She also reflected on her father’s advice saying, “Ever since my debut, people have told me I have an Indian face, some even called me Bihar ki beti. But my father always said, ‘you’re Hindustan ki beti. If you play a character from any state you’ll blend right in’. So here I am, exploring a side of myself I’ve never shown before, and I’m really looking forward to seeing how audiences respond.”

Since the trailer’s release, fans have praised Sonakshi’s powerful new look, drawing comparisons to the iconic Chandramukhi. Many highlighted her fierce expressions and captivating screen presence, noting that she carries the same intensity that made that character unforgettable.

Sonakshi Sinha makes a powerful Tollywood debut in Jatadhara

With all eyes on her Tollywood debut, audiences are eager to see Sonakshi breathe life into Dhanapisachini. Jatadhara is set to release in cinemas on November 7, promising a gripping performance from the actress.

Also Read: Watch: Zaheer Iqbal Playfully Reacts To Sonakshi Sinha’s Pregnancy Rumours At Ramesh Taurani’s Diwali Party

October 25, 2025 0 comments

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Matty & Olympia Gain a Powerful New Ally Against Senior

by jummy84 October 24, 2025

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[Warning: The following contains MAJOR spoilers for Matlock Season 2 Episode 3, “Tomorrow Is Still Tomorrow.”]

Justina Machado made a memorable debut in Matlock Season 2 Episode 3, an episode that should put fan concerns about Matty (Kathy Bates) and Olympia’s (Skye P. Marshall) bitter feud in the first two episodes to bed. Senior (Beau Bridges) battened down the hatches at Jacobson Moore after a reporter contacted the firm about the Wellbrexa case, leading to one honorable person stepping up to take responsibility as the whistleblower. Elsewhere, Eva sensed a shared enemy between her and Olympia. With that, there’s a new board member at Jacobson Moore who may be able to help take Senior down.

“Tomorrow Is Still Tomorrow” began with the firm’s board members gathering in New York for an emergency meeting after a reporter contacted the office about the Wellbrexa case. Matty missed her meeting with the New York Times reporter because of Olympia’s trickery in Episode 2, which made the journalist contact the law firm. The company’s security started interviewing staff to try and find out who leaked information about that high-profile opioids case from years ago. Only Matty, Olympia, Julian (Jason Ritter), and Senior know what really happened with the Wellbrexa study, but Emmalyn Belvin (Patricia Belcher) knew that something was awry with that case. Season 1 revealed that she was the Redditor. Her actions led to Matty and Edwin (Sam Anderson) beginning their secret mission in the first place.

Mrs. Belvin was one of the employees interviewed by security. She still has no idea that Matty was the one who blackmailed her last season, and that Matty has been getting close to her for her investigation (she does really like the woman as well, just like with Olympia). Olympia made a big snafu in her security interview when saying that when times get tough at work, she doesn’t go to The New York Times, she puts her head down and works harder. The issue is, no one ever said that it was a Times reporter who reached out. This was an immediate red flag, leading to another interview for Olympia.

Robert Voets / CBS

Matty and Olympia needed a plan to protect her, and they thought Emmalyn was a good way out. They didn’t like the idea of pinning the leak on her, but it was the only viable option. But Emmalyn took it upon herself to take responsibility for the leak after Matty said that if a reporter is looking into Wellbrexa, then that means someone out there is trying to get justice for the families affected by the opioid crisis that the Wellbrexa case helped usher in. Emmalyn lost her job, but maintained her integrity, and Matty planned an exit party for her at a nearby bar. It wasn’t the retirement party she deserved after decades of working at the firm, but it was touching nonetheless. Matty and Edwin also gave her $500,000 in cash anonymously to pay for her every need while she figures out her next steps.

Eva was part of the board meeting and noticed that Olympia may have a similar dislike of Senior. Eva is Senior’s fourth ex-wife, and she keeps a celebratory widget on her phone that tracks the years and days that she has been divorced from the man. Clearly, they’re not amicable exes.

Eva approached Olympia about wanting to stage a “coup” against Senior. She doesn’t know that her desires align perfectly with Olympia’s, but for now, the fact that someone else on the Jacobson Moore board wants Senior gone makes Eva a powerful ally for Matty and Olympia’s cause.

This week’s reveal of Matty’s tricks showed her using Mrs. Belvin’s security credentials to get the Wellbrexa expense reports from the archives. This information details where Senior and one of his former lovers went to Australia during the heat of the Wellbrexa case. Before that reveal, Matty and Olympia met for a drink and reconciled their disagreement over Julian.

Olympia apologized for tricking her, and they struck a deal that will keep Julian out of the legal line of fire and focus on the bigger villain, Senior, instead. Olympia happily agreed not to “hijack” the investigation and to make Julian apologize to Matty’s family for his cowardly capitulation to his father’s orders all those years ago.

“I want Julian to face what his decision cost our family,” Matty said. From this point forward, Matty and Olympia are a united front once again.

Matlock, Thursdays, 9/8c, CBS

October 24, 2025 0 comments

Bollywood

Sunny Deol Announces New Film Ikka, Shares a Powerful First Look Motion Poster

by jummy84 October 23, 2025

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Sunny Deol has a number of films in the works. Recently, on his birthday, he shared the news of his upcoming action drama, Gabru, and its release date. Just four days later, he delighted his fans with another announcement, Ikka. The filmmakers revealed an intense first-look motion poster for the film, which immediately generated excitement among his fans.

On his Instagram account, Sunny Deol posted the new motion poster for the film. While further details about Ikka are yet to be revealed, it has certainly captivated his fans. Ameesha Patel commented, “Handsomee.” Sunny’s caption read, “Naa koi ghulam, naa koi badshah sirf IKKA.”

Sunny, who made a roaring comeback with Gadar 2, looks set to deliver another impactful performance in this action-packed entertainer. Along with the motion poster, Sunny has also announced the film’s release date, confirming that Gabru is scheduled to release in theatres on March 13, 2026.

Sharing the motion poster on his Instagram account, Sunny Deol wrote, “Power isnt what you show, its what you do! Thank you everyone for your love and blessings , here’s something for you all who have been waiting #Gabru IN CINEMAS 13th March 2026. A story of courage, conscience, and compassion. From my heart… to the world.” Fans were quick to respond in the comment section, mentioning their excitement. One fan wrote, “BORDER 2 jaat 2 lahore 1947, BAAP soorya Safar apne 2 coal King Ramayan part 1 and part 2 GADAR 3 itni movies.” Another wrote, “Congratulations Sir For Your New Project.”

He was last seen in the action-drama Jaat, which was released in April 2025, and is now preparing for Border 2, which is scheduled for release on January 22, 2026. He will be reprising his iconic role in this sequel to the 1997 war epic Border. Border 2 also stars Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, and Diljit Dosanjh in the lead roles.

Also Read: On Sunny Deol’s Birthday, Bobby Deol Reveals Why Sunny Is The Best Brother In The World

October 23, 2025 0 comments

Music

iLe’s Boleros Give Women a Powerful Voice » PopMatters

by jummy84 October 22, 2025

written by jummy84

There’s love that’s just lovely, and then there’s the love that digs under your skin and sets your guts on fire. Likewise, the Latin boleros can be gauzily romantic, but on Como Las Canto Yo, the singer iLe is more interested in those whose hearts and intellects are aflame.

Boleros began in Cuba over a hundred years ago and have always been a Latin music staple. Sometimes, they are the slow dance break from the more frenetic mambo or salsa tunes; other times, they are the main event, drawing lovers into their measured, deliberate sway. Sometimes, they celebrate the initial limerence phase of love; other times, they embody Tennyson’s bittersweet dictum that it is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved.

On her latest album, the Puerto Rican singer iLe cherry-picks some classic and deep-cut boleros, mostly choosing ones that tell the story of ill-fated love. Her vocal outpouring makes the songs seem like cousins to flamenco or Portuguese fado, whose goal is to express deep and powerful emotions.

Boleros from the golden age of mambo often feature lush orchestral embellishment, but iLe leaned toward the stripped-down street sound side of the genre. In most songs, her powerful voice plays off just a guitar or a couple of instruments, making it seem more raw and urgent.

In some songs, such as the initial single “Un Amor de la Calle”, which was popularized in 1975 by the late star Hector Lavoe, iLe tells the story of a betrayal by an untrustworthy lover. It’s a heartfelt, straightforward tale told in slow, sultry tones. With soft percussion and a sparely played electric guitar, iLe conjures an arrangement as richly textured as an orchestra. The protagonist is resolute and angry, but it’s a bittersweet moment, capped with a bitter laugh—the siren saying farewell and good riddance. “I thought you were sincere / And I gave you my life / Without any conditions / But it was all a dream.”

Elsewhere, this same ambivalent goodbye to a lover is expressed in more poetic terms, such as “Moon’s Lament”. iLe fills the air with her voice, only accompanied by an acoustic guitar, evoking a quiet night that reverberates with sadness and solitude. The song’s lovely vocals celebrate a love even when it’s slipped away. “A drunken song of bitterness / That the sea murmurs/How to erase this long sadness / That your goodbye leaves behind / How can I forget you if deep inside / You are there.”

Deviating from the classics, iLe sings “No Te Detangas (Don’t Stop)” written by her grandmother, Flor Amelia de Gracia. In contrast to what one might imagine of a song written by a grandmother, this one expresses unequivocal sexual desire. She sings it with clarity and tenderness, accompanied by a sweet acoustic guitar and a dawdling, hand-slapped conga. “Don’t stop / In such a delicious moment / Don’t stop / In such a glorious moment / Like a tattoo I want to carry you / All over my body.”

One of iLe’s vocal touchstones is La Lupe, the Cuba-born singer known for her electric performances, who exploded in New York City in the 1960s, performing with Tito Puente. She tackles two of her songs here. In “El Verdugo (The Executioner)”, she is accompanied by a small combo, but successfully distills the song’s essence, a master class of technique. Where La Lupe was over the top, iLe unreels her stunning voice with perfect control. She works up to a sustained, blow-you-away vocal crescendo. “You are the executioner / Of the love that knew how to lead you / To a path of happiness / That you have never crossed again.”

She follows up by switching gears with “Pepito,” the 1961 hit by the trio Los Machucambos. The quaint tune has a playfulness not heard elsewhere, a sweet tribute to the trio’s long career.

iLe was featured on Adrian Quesada’s experimental Boleros Psicodelicos albums, and her “Si te Contara” has a similar anything-goes, retro-futuristic vibe. The big band sound with horns and vibraphone is processed to sound muffled, giving it the flavor of vintage vinyl, though her voice is front and center, singing confidently to a former lover. “If you knew, would you care / If you were told that there is no light or joy left in me / That your memory is the greatest harm I do to myself / For living dreaming that you will return repentant.”

The next tune takes a very different experimental turn. For “Un Poco Mas (A Little More)”, iLe completely remakes an old tune as an a capella exercise, but only accompanied by a chattering cloud of hand-played percussion. In another surprise turn, she covers La Lupe’s “Puro Teatro”, again showcasing her voice, only accompanied by a church-y electric organ.

In the penultimate song, iLe pays a beautiful tribute to the groundbreaking Puerto Rican female songwriter Sylvia Rexach with the gently heartbreaking “Yo Era un Flor (I Was a Flower)”. The narrator is a flower speaking to a passing butterfly, telling her story, a parable for young women who give themselves to someone who quickly moves on.

The narrator’s sad humility is heartbreaking, but the beauty of its expression—poetically and vocally—embodies what Brazilians call saudade, a bittersweet mix of feelings—a sadness that is still somehow uplifting in its beauty, a reminder of the privilege of feeling and being alive. “I was a flower / That grew in the weeds / And was offered a fleeting love / A nightingale took my chalice / Destroying my soul / And leaving me plunged in pain / I was a flower / That lost its color.”

iLe ends Como Las Canto Yo by putting romantic love aside and taking up a political message. A performer not shy about speaking out politically, she sings the Puerto Rican anthem, “La Borinqueña”. Accompanied by a single martial-sounding drum, she resurrects the song’s original lyrics written in 1868, when the island undertook its first armed rebellion against Spain. Puerto Rican poet Lola Rodriguez de Tío wrote the initial words.

The call to arms within the lyrics was tamed down when the island became a United States territory. Still, iLe goes back to the earlier, angrier lyrics, no doubt feeling the rise of sentiments against Latinos in the United States. “Wake up, Borinqueño / The signal has been given / Wake up from that dream / It’s time to fight.”

iLe’s journey to bolero warrior began in her pre-teens when her older brothers asked her to sing along with their fledgling rap group. What started in their living room in San Juan became Calle 13, one of the best-selling Latin music groups known for taking up social justice causes. Born Iléana Mercedes Cabra Joglar, her little sister was dubbed “PG-13” by a cousin who observed her singing with them in clubs where she was too young to be in the audience.

At age 25, she released her 2016 solo debut, the Grammy-winning iIlevitable, under her new stage name, iLe. The album surprised many fans since it featured a retro big band sound, including some boleros. On her latest, iLe revisits the past, but refashions it in unexpected ways and, along the way, empowers women in a genre that often gives men dominance.

Across her three solo albums, iLe has proven to be an artist constantly looking to explore new sounds. With Como las Canto Yo, which means “how I sing them”, she shows that even with the confines of a single genre, she can create a variety of soundscapes for her stunning vocal instrument and put her own mark on Latin music.

October 22, 2025 0 comments

Bollywood

Gauahar Khan Dances Her Heart Out a Month After Giving Birth, Shuts Down Troll With Powerful Response

by jummy84 October 19, 2025

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Bollywood actress Gauahar Khan is seen embracing motherhood in her own unique way and she’s not afraid to show it. On September 1, 2025, the actress welcomed her second son, Farvaan, with husband Zaid Darbar. Just over a month later, Gauahar is back in the spotlight, not for a film or TV project, but for an impromptu Bhangra dance video that she shared with her followers. On Friday night, Gauahar posted a vibrant video on her Instagram handle, dancing energetically to Karan Aujla’s hit track “For a Reason”.

Gauahar Khan

Gauahar Khan Danced To Track

Dressed in a cheerful yellow salwar suit, the actress showcased her signature grace and spirit. She captioned the video, “12 AM, no rehearsal, but this song made me do it!!! 1 month postpartum #mombomb.” The post quickly went viral, drawing applause from fans who appreciated her positive energy and joyful expression during the postpartum period. However, not everyone appreciated the celebration.

Gauahar Khan

Also Read: “Dangal” Actress Zaira Wasim Ties the Knot In An Intimate Ceremony, Shares First Glimpse of Her Wedding

One Instagram user questioned why Gauahar was glorifying the postpartum period, implying that her performance was unrealistic or inappropriate so soon after giving birth. Gauahar didn’t hold back in her response and said, “Why shouldn’t I??? Do you have a rule book??? Please live your life by your own rules. I live by my own rules.” Her confident reply struck a chord with many followers, who immediately came to her defense.

Gauahar Khan

The comment section soon turned into a space of encouragement, especially from other mothers who saw Gauahar’s post as empowering. Some of the reactions included, “You’re amazing. Dancing a month after giving birth was a dream for me.” Another comment read, “It doesn’t feel like you’re the mother of two beautiful children.” One user said, “It makes me so happy to see you dance. You’re such an inspiration!” Gauahar’s bold and honest response resonated with those who believe motherhood should be celebrated in all its forms, including moments of personal joy and expression.

October 19, 2025 0 comments

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