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Bhojpuri stars glow outside Bihar in LS polls, none fielded from Bihar

In the run-up to Lok Sabha polls, there was a lot of buzz around Pawan Singh, a native of Arrah, entering the fray. He got a ticket, but, surprisingly, from West Bengal, and withdrew from the contest following a controversy. Speculations are rife that internet sensation Neha Singh Rathore would get a Congress ticket ever since she attended a number of party events, including Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra'. Key Points

Economic Times

Bhojpuri singer Pawan Singh backs out after BJP picks him for Asansol seat

India News: Pawan Singh, a popular Bhojpuri singer, has been chosen by the BJP to contest the Lok Sabha elections from Asansol. Get to know more about Pawan Singh and his chances of winning in Asansol. Key Points

Times Of India

What's a full toss in Jio's Bhojpuri IPL? Ravi Kishan makes it travel the Ara-Chhapra distance

Bhojpuri has been reduced to humour in popular culture. Part of the reason why Bhojpuri cricket commentary is going viral. Key Points

ThePrint

Bhojpuri actor Akanksha Dubey dies by suicide in Varanasi, had shared video hours before death

Bhojpuri actor Akanksha Dubey was found dead in a hotel on Sunday. Her new song released on the same day. Key Points

Financialexpress

Bhojpuri actress Akanksha Dubey 'dies by suicide' in Varanasi hotel

On Saturday night, Akanksha shared a video of herself on her Instagram account. But on Sunday, she was found hanging in a hotel room in Varanasi where she came for a film shoot. Key Points

Economic Times

Bhojpuri actor Akanksha Dubey dies, suicide suspected

Bhojpuri actor Akanksha Dubey was found dead in a hotel on Sunday. Her new song released on the same day. More details are awaited. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Meet Bhojpuri stars fielded by BJP in Lok Sabha polls; Ravi Kishan reacts, ‘hottest seat after Kashi’

BJP releases first list of 195 candidates for Lok Sabha elections, including PM Modi and Amit Shah. Four Bhojpuri film stars nominated, with Ravi Kishan contesting from Gorakhpur for second time. Key Points

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Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh, BJP’s pick for Asansol, quits LS race after backlash over songs

The actor was one of 20 names the BJP announced from West Bengal Saturday. But his candidature faced backlash not only from rivals but also from within the party. Key Points

ThePrint

Bhojpuri singer Pawan Singh, BJP’s Asansol pick, backs out of polls

Bhojpuri singer Pawan Singh on Sunday announced on X that he will be unable to contest in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections due to "some reason". He was the BJP's pick from West Bengal's Asansol. Key Points

India Today

Bhojpuri singer Neha Singh Rathore booked over post on urination incident

Bhojpuri singer Neha Singh Rathore was booked over a social media post on the urination incident in Madhya Pradesh. In the post, a half-naked man was seen apparently wearing an RSS dress and urinating on the tribal. Key Points

India Today

Bhojpuri film director Subhash Chandra Tiwari found dead in hotel room in UP

As per the police, Subhash Chandra Tiwari died on May 24. He hailed from Maharashtra. Key Points

The Indian Express

A day after her death, fans discover IG live video of Akanksha Dubey crying

A video of late actor Akanksha Dubey reportedly crying during an Instagram live has surfaced on social media platforms. She allegedly died by suicide. Key Points

Hindustan Times