{
  "id": 10126979,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Bollywood star Tamannaah Bhatia thrills fans in Johor Baru",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/showbiz-bollywood-star-tamannaah-bhatia-thrills-fans-in-johor-baru",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T03:25:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/09/1542053/showbiz-bollywood-star-tamannaah-bhatia-thrills-fans-johor-baru"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Johor Baru: Enduring the heat, hundreds of fans gathered along Jalan Segget for nearly five hours to catch a glimpse of Indian film actress Tamannaah Bhatia. The event, held to launch the new diamond collections by Ayra & Abhinaya at Yazhini Gold & Diamonds, was hosted by Chennai television personality Kiki Vijay. Arriving from Mumbai the night before, Tamannaah made her entrance around 2:50 pm in a striking pink saree, immediately eliciting cheers from the eager audience. Instead of jumping straight to the main stage, she took the time to interact with the crowd, posing for selfies, shaking hands, and engaging in conversations with the supporters who had been waiting since the morning. Despite the sweltering temperatures, Tamannaah expressed her gratitude for the warm welcome in Johor Baru, noting that the fans have been incredibly lovely since her arrival. She praised the Yazhini collection, describing it as truly exquisite and a wonderful gift. The marketing manager of Yazhini Gold & Diamonds stated that Tamannaah was selected as the brand ambassador due to her embodiment of elegance and style, which resonated well with their diverse customer base. Her appearance in Johor Baru followed the release of her latest film, The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest, a Hindi-language fantasy thriller that combines Indian folklore with suspense. In her interview after the event, Tamannaah expressed her pride in showcasing Indian traditions through cinema, stating that India's rich heritage is beautifully brought to the screen through her latest project.",
  "summary": "JOHOR BARU: Hundreds of fans endured sweltering heat for nearly five hours along Jalan Segget yesterday, all eager for a glimpse of popular Indian film actress Tamannaah Bhatia.",
  "key_points": [
    "Hundreds of fans gathered in Johor Baru for hours to see Tamannaah Bhatia.",
    "Actress arrived from Mumbai night before, wearing pink saree.",
    "Tamannaah interacted with crowd, praised Yazhini collection."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}