The Telegram application offers several ways to delete an account. The fastest method is using the official portal via a web browser: the user enters their phone number and the code received in the app to immediately delete the account via a special link.
On Android devices, deletion occurs through self-destruction, where the user sets an inactivity period in their profile's security settings. Meanwhile, on iPhone (iOS), the system offers a choice between an inactivity timer or instant deletion.
It is important to understand that deleting a Telegram account is an irreversible action that leads to the complete loss of all messages, groups, and contacts saved in the platform's cloud. Since the process cannot be canceled, before confirming the complete erasure of data and privacy, all important files must be saved.
Below is a step-by-step guide on how to delete a Telegram account using a link, on Android, or on iPhone.
In the 'Your Phone Number' field, enter the phone number registered in Telegram using the international standard (e.g., +55 11 99999-9999) and click 'Next'. Then, you need to enter the confirmation code that will arrive in the messenger and click 'Sign In'. After this, select the 'Delete account' option to begin the final deletion of the Telegram account. If desired, you can specify the reason for closing the account, and then click 'Delete My Account' to complete the process.
On an Android mobile device, open the Telegram application and tap 'Settings' at the bottom of the screen. Next, go to the 'Privacy and Security' section to manage your account data. Find the 'Delete my account' section and select the 'If inactive for' option. Choose the desired inactivity period for the self-destruction of the Telegram account. Thus, the profile will be deleted, including messages and contacts, after the selected date. Important note: after setting the self-destruction timer, you will no longer be able to open the application or access Telegram via the web version. Otherwise, the countdown will restart.
1. Open the Telegram application on your iPhone and tap 'Settings', the gear icon at the bottom of the screen. 2. Go to 'Privacy and Security' to access account management features. 3. In the 'Automatically delete my account' section, tap 'If inactive for' to see Telegram deletion options. 4. Select a period from 1 to 24 months for self-destruction due to inactivity or the 'Delete Account Now' option for immediate deletion. Important: if you choose the self-destruction method, you just need to close Telegram and not use it for the set time. If you choose 'Delete Account Now', simply continue following the instructions. 5. Scroll to the end of the screen and tap 'Delete My Account' to start the final deletion process of the Telegram account. 6. Sequentially tap 'Continue', and when prompted, enter the phone number associated with Telegram, including the area code, and proceed to the next steps. 7. Finally, in the pop-up window, tap 'Delete My Account' to confirm the deletion.
When a Telegram account is deleted, the following changes occur: permanent data deletion takes place—all media files, messages, and contacts are erased from the servers, and file or history recovery is impossible after confirmation. Profile anonymization occurs—the person's name, photo, and username disappear for all contacts. Old chats will appear as 'Deleted Account', and no one will be able to send new messages. Disconnection from the community also happens—the person is immediately removed from all private groups and channels. Remaining members will see that the profile no longer exists in the member list. Content created by the user remains active but without an assigned owner. If this user was the only administrator, a new member may take full control. Telegram may restrict re-entry—it may take several days before the same number is allowed for new registration. Upon return, the account will be treated as completely new, without any previous data.
There are certain reasons that may prevent the deletion of a Telegram account. The most common include: incorrect use of the confirmation code—the deletion code is sent exclusively within the internal Telegram chat, not via SMS. You must also ensure that the entered combination is exact, respecting the case. Phone number formatting—the system requires the full international format (e.g., +55 11 99999-9999) to request deletion. The absence of a '+' sign or country code prevents the server from recognizing the account. Temporary security locks—too many login attempts or repeated deletion requests can trigger a block. In such cases, the system suspends critical actions for 24 or 48 hours for security reasons. Network or VPN interference—VPN tools or firewalls may block access to the official deactivation page. It is recommended to perform the procedure through a stable network connection without filters. Resetting the self-destruction timer—if the account is scheduled for deletion due to inactivity, every new login restarts the timer and interrupts the automatic closure process. Limitations due to terms violation—accounts marked as spam or restricted may have limited management functions. In such situations, manual deletion may be blocked until support analysis is complete.
Possible reasons why the Telegram code does not arrive during account deletion:
The code is delivered to the internal chat—instead of SMS, the code is sent as a message directly within the Telegram application, which often leads users to expect it in the wrong delivery channel. Incorrect country and region code formatting—the system requires the use of an international prefix, such as +55 for Brazil, and the area code. Without a '+' sign or extra digits, the server rejects the request. Blockage due to excessive attempts—many attempts cause a temporary block for security reasons. In such cases, the system stops sending codes for up to 48 hours to prevent hacking. Inactive or unstable sessions—if you are not logged in on any device or there is interference from VPN and network filters, the internal notification may be blocked or not appear.
How long does it take to delete a Telegram account?
The deletion time depends on the chosen method: instant deletion (via browser and iOS) occurs immediately after confirmation on the deactivation portal or in the iPhone app settings. All data is erased immediately, although the system may block the creation of a new account with the same number for several days. Automatic self-destruction (in app settings)—the account is automatically deleted after an inactivity period ranging from 1 month to 24 months. The timer is always reset upon every app opening, requiring complete lack of activity to complete the process.
Can I restore a deleted Telegram account?
Deleting a Telegram account is irreversible because the closure process happens immediately on the servers. Official support or third-party tools do not provide the ability to recover data after final confirmation of deletion. If the account was deleted due to inactivity (self-destruction), simply register anew, but old chats will be unavailable. If the user was mistakenly blocked in Telegram, the only recourse is to contact customer support to request a review.
Can I create another account with the same number after deleting Telegram?
Yes, after the final deletion of the profile, you can create a new Telegram account with the same number. However, the system may require waiting for a certain number of days for security reasons. To use the messenger again, simply reinstall the application and go through standard SMS verification. Nevertheless, the account will be completely new, without any previous message history, groups, or saved contacts.
79 years have passed since India gained independence, and great enthusiasm prevails across the country during the celebration of the 80th Independence Day. Many Bollywood celebrities plan to fly the tricolor in front of their homes on this special day. In this regard, we present a special story related to actors who appeared in Bollywood after India's independence.
Over the last hundred years, Bollywood has gifted numerous actors who left an indelible mark by playing villainous roles. However, few know about the artist who first played the role of a villain after India's independence. At that time, this distinguished figure was considered a stroke of luck for many directors, as his participation guaranteed the film's success. His name was Hiralal Thakur; he successfully developed his career from silent films to sound films.
Before entering the film industry, Hiralal Thakur participated in the fight for India's freedom alongside the great hero Bhagat Singh. He was only 14 years old when he joined the Congress, after which he connected with Bhagat Singh and Lala Lajpat Rai. Before the fight against the British expulsion, he showed a great interest in cinema and had been engaged in acting since childhood. Therefore, he began his cinematic journey in 1928 in Shankaradeva Arya's film 'Daughters of Today.'
It is said that this film marked the beginning of Pakistani cinema. After this, Hiralal appeared in the film 'Safdar Jung', released in 1930, which became a box office hit and significantly increased his fame as an actor. Before gaining independence in 1947, Hiralal acted in about 19-20 films, in which he specifically played villains. During that period, filmmakers began considering him their lucky charm, as any film in which he appeared as a villain achieved commercial success.
Hiralal Thakur was born in Lahore in 1912, which is now in Pakistan. In 1947, India was divided into two parts, and he left Lahore, arriving in India via Calcutta, and then settled there with his wife Darpan Rani. In 1951, he participated in the Bollywood film 'Badal', where he played the role of a villain. This was his first villain role after India's independence. After this, Hiralal worked in many Hindi films that became hits.
Throughout his career, which lasted over five decades, he acted in more than one hundred and fifty films, most of which were box office successes. Hiralal and his wife Darpan Rani had six children: five sons and one daughter. His last film was 'Kaalia' with Amitabh Bachchan in 1981, after which he passed away. It is noteworthy that the actor, who performed such iconic roles in cinema and worked in the industry for 50 years, had to die in poverty because Hiralal had no money in his final moments.
Exactly 19 years ago, there was a battle in the cinema box office between films featuring Imran Hashmi and Sunny Deol, which competed with family drama pictures. At that time, Sunny's film was more successful. However, the situation has changed now, as 'Avaropan 2' faced a new Sunny Deol film, 'Bantwara 1947', which caused a real buzz at the box office.
Before the release of 'Avaropan 2', it already showed confidence, as ticket sales exceeded expectations, making it a strong contender for a successful start. In fact, Imran Hashmi's film collected significantly more tickets than Sunny Deol's 'Bantwara 1947.'
According to a report by Sakanelec, Imran Hashmi's film started with a net revenue of 21 million rupees on the first day, which was the highest opening in the actor's more than twenty-year career. On Sunday, 'Avaropan 2' collected 27.20 million rupees globally with an attendance of 45%, indicating the strong influence of nostalgia among viewers.
Meanwhile, the film 'Bantwara 1947' showed much modest results: its net collection was only 5.75 million rupees. With an attendance of 15%, the film collected 8.34 million rupees globally. After the successful return of 'Gadar 2', 'Bantwara 1947' became Sunny Deol's first film to have the weakest box office start.
The high interest in 'Avaropan 2' is evident from social media activity, where cinemas remain almost full. Viewers are actively enjoying every scene of Imran Hashmi's film, confirmed by the popularity of reels on Instagram, indicating that the excitement around 'Avaropan' is not waning.
Despite this, 'Bantwara 1947' is also receiving some positive feedback on X, where users praise the emotional plot. However, the film is receiving mixed reactions. To compete with 'Avaropan 2' at the box office, Sunny Deol's film needs to demonstrate its potential, otherwise its earnings may begin to decline in the coming days.
Pride for India is being celebrated on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Independence Day. As August 15th, Independence Day, approaches, Bollywood often releases films that tell stories of heroes, soldiers, and the fight for freedom. However, it is known that the genre of patriotic films did not begin after August 15, 1947, but a decade before that, under the direction of a British director.
When the independence movement reached its peak, and India was under the rule of the British Empire, the film 'Janmabhoomi' was released in 1936. This film, directed by German filmmaker Franz Osten, is recognized as the first patriotic film in Hindi cinema. Ashok Kumar and Devika Rani starred in the leading roles.
The film demonstrated the idea that patriotism is shown not only through speeches or slogans but also through serving one's homeland and its people. Below is a story about this historic film, which is already 90 years old.
In 1936, when 'Janmabhoomi' was shown to the general public, issues of self-governance, unity, and social reforms were actively discussed in India. The film was produced by Bombay Talkies. Instead of focusing on military actions or political figures, the film chose a rural setting. Through this backdrop, the creators tried to convey the idea that solving problems and helping ordinary Indians is also a form of service to the country.
The film featured the famous pair of the time—Ashok Kumar and Devika Rani. Ashok Kumar played Dr. Ajay Kumar Ghosh, and Devika Rani portrayed Pratima Devi. Their participation gave the film great popularity. Furthermore, the renowned composer of that period, Saraswati Devi, created magnificent music for the film that won the hearts of the audience.
The plot revolves around Dr. Ajay. After the sudden death of a close friend, Ajay experiences a deep crisis, which radically changes his view of life. He gives up comfortable and luxurious city life and decides to focus on treating and helping the poor and underprivileged residents of his village.
Ajay's decision to go to the village was not easy. He had to distance himself from his beloved, Pratima. Ajay asked her to forget him, but Pratima was unwilling to retreat so easily. She came to the village herself and began assisting Ajay in his work. In the village, Ajay not only provided medical aid but also stood against vices, superstitions, and caste discrimination.
Ajay's attempts to improve society were disliked by the local landlord, his assistant Sanatan, the priest, and the moneylender. They felt that the doctor was challenging their long-standing power and influence. All of them began inciting the villagers against the doctor. The situation escalated when Sanatan conspired with the landlord to poison him with arsenic and blamed Dr. Ajay. Ajay was arrested, but later medical examination and investigation proved that Sanatan had acquired the poison. After this, Ajay was acquitted and released, after which he continued his mission.
A special feature of this film was its immortal song 'Jai Jai Janani Janmabhoomi'. It was written by Yamuna Swarup Kashyap. This anthem is considered the first completely patriotic song in Hindi cinema. During the struggle for independence, this song became known among the populace and filled revolutionaries and common people with new enthusiasm.
'Janmabhoomi' was also remembered for its actors. Devika Rani, known as the 'first lady' of Indian cinema, was one of the biggest stars of that era. She later received the Dada Saheb Phalke Award and the Padma Shri. For Ashok Kumar, this was the initial stage of his career, from which began a long and memorable journey.
Today, when speaking of patriotic films, the images of soldiers fighting on the border or freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country are more commonly brought to mind. However, 'Janmabhoomi' taught us 90 years ago that improving the lives of others, eliminating discrimination, and serving society is what patriotism truly is. This is why this film is a priceless page in the history of Indian cinema.
