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Mukesh Khanna says #MeToo began after women started working, receives backlash

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The #MeToo movement showed the dark side of all the industries where women face harassment. Even in Bollywood, many names came into the spotlight who were accused of assault, harassment, and many such allegations. But, actor Mukesh Khanna feels otherwise. His recent statement has angered the netizens as he blamed that the #MeToo cases happened because women wanted to be equal with men. Known as Shaktimaan and Bheeshma Pitamah of Television, Mukesh Khanna has been a well-known face of the Indian entertainment industry. In a recent interview with FilmyCharcha, he said, “Aurat ki rachna alag hoti hai aur mard ki alag hoti hai. Aurat ka kaam hai ghar sambhalna. Problem kahan shuru huyi #MeToo ki? Jab auraton ne bhi kaam karna shuru kar diya. Aaj aurat aadmi ke sath kandhey se kandha milane ni baat karti hai. Problem yahi se shuru hoti hai. Sabse pehle jo member suffer karta hai woh ghar ka bachcha suffer karta hai jisko maa nahi milti (A woman is different and a man is different. A woman

Oscar winner and James Bond actor Sean Connery passes away at 90

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Academy winner and James Bond actor Sean Connery has passed away at the age of 90. The Scottish-born actor was well-known for his portrayal of '007 on the big screen. According to BBC, his death was confirmed by his family. The actor reportedly passed away in his sleep in the Bahamas. The actor was reportedly keeping unwell for a while. He was a fan favourite actor. Sean Connery was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2000. In August 2020, he celebrated his 90th birthday. In an August Radio Times poll in the U.K, more than 14,000 voted him as the best James Bond actor. Known as the sharp and enigmatic actor, apart from being one of the all-time favourite James Bond, the later actor starred in films including The Wind and the Lion (1975), The Man Who Would Be King (1975), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989). He won Academy Award in the Best Supporting Actor category for The Untouchables (1987). He was last seen on the big screen in Stephen Norrington’s The League of Ext

Adil Hussain to star in British-Indian film Footprints On Water

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Actor Adil Hussain is working non-stop. From movies to OTT, he is leaving no stone unturned. In recent times, he has also been seen in Star Trek: Discovery . Now, he will headline the British-Indian film Footprints On Water . Making an announcement on Twitter, Adil Hussain wrote, “This is a role that I am eagerly waiting to breathe life into. Wish us luck please. Shooting starts in Birmingham in December. Director @nathaliasyam thank you." Footprints On Water is written by Neetha Syam and will be helmed by Nathalia Syam. The film will revolve around the character of an illegal immigrant in the UK who is in search of his daughter while he is trying to escape from the police. ALSO READ: Adil Hussain features in the first trailer of Star Trek: Discovery, season 3 to premiere in October from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/3oH2dRv

Dhanush confirms that he and AR Rahman have sung for Atrangi Re

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Filmmaker Aanand L Rai’s film Atrangi Re has resumed production. The film, which stars Dhanush and Sara Ali Khan in the leading roles, will have Akshay Kumar in a special role. As the shooting had commenced in Lucknow, it had come to a halt amid the lockdown. As the makers are gearing up for the film, Dhanush has confirmed that he and music maestro AR Rahman have sung for the film. Sharing a caricature-like selfie from the recording booth, Dhanush captioned it, “Had a blast singing and chatting with our very own Isai puyal @arrahman sir. #atrangire @aanandlrai @saraalikhan95.”   View this post on Instagram   Had a blast singing and chatting with our very own Isai puyal @arrahman sir. #atrangire @aanandlrai @saraalikhan95 A post shared by Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) on Oct 29, 2020 at 6:17am PDT Atrangi Re is directed by Aanand L Rai, written by National Award Winner Himanshu Sharma, starring Dhanush and Sara Ali Khan with Akshay Kumar. Presented

Shah Rukh Khan’s fanclub will celebrate his birthday virtually instead of visiting Mannat

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Shah Rukh Khan is currently stationed in Dubai and attending the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. He recently held an #AskSRK session on Twitter where he advised the fans to not visit Mannat this year amid the pandemic. He said, “iss baar ka pyaar thoda door se yaar (this time show your love from a distance).” This year the fans have decided to take the celebrations, virtual. A fanclub will be hosting a virtual cake-cutting ceremony, according to a daily. The fans will get the virtual experience of being at Mannat from Sunday midnight through the live streaming. The birthday celebrations will involve an SRK quiz, virtual selfie booths, games, and a few performances. The fanclub member also revealed that they will donate 5555 Covid kits with masks and sanitisers, along with 5555 meals to the needy and also visit old age homes and orphanages. Meanwhile, on the work front, Shah Rukh Khan will begin shooting for Pathan in November starring alongside Deepika Padukone and John Ab

Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt release official statement denying drug allegations made by LuvIena Lodh

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After filing a defamation case in the Bombay High Court, Mukesh Bhatt and Mahesh Bhatt have released an official statement denying drug allegations made by Sumit Sabherwal’s estranged wife Luviena Lodh. The model-actor had claimed in an Instagram video that she was being harassed by her husband and Bhatt brothers. After appearing before the court earlier this week, she spoke to the media and said, “Mahesh Bhatt is the biggest don of the industry. If you don't play by his rules, he destroys your career and life." Furthermore, she stated if anything happens to her or her family, Mahesh Bhatt, Mukesh Bhatt, Sumit Sabherwal, Sahil Sehgal, and Kumkum Sehgal should be considered responsible for it.” She added, “Everyone knows that every person who works for Vishesh Films (Bhatts' Production house) consumes drugs, but no one talks about the Bhatt family." She had also alleged that her estranged husband was Bhatts’ nephew and would supply drugs to celebrities including Amyr

Jayalalithaa's public rally scenes will be shot through CG in Kangana Ranaut's Thalaivi

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We all know former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa was an exceptional orator. Her public-address rallies were political phenomena that defied all analysis. It, therefore, comes as no surprise to know that the makers of Thalaivi , the multi-lingual Jayalalithaa bio-pic starring Kangana Ranaut were planning to shoot a number of massy meetings with hundreds of junior artistes. But now, with COVID-19 showing no sign of abatement, Jayalalithaa’s public rally scenes are likely to be simulated on screen through computer graphics. “Makes sense, don’t you think?” a source close to the project wonders. “It’s going to be months if nor years before any filmmaker can shoot large crowds and mobs. We might as well get used to making do with CGs.” Says Thailavi producer Shaailesh Singh, "Most of the public speeches of Jayalalithaaji we had already shot, only few such scenes are left, what we will shoot now, it will be according to COVID-19 guidelines and in those shots definitely if r

Kriti Sanon and Varun Dhawan to star in Amar Kaushik’s Bhediya

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Kriti Sanon and Varun Dhawan’s pair in Dilwale was adored by the fans who couldn’t get enough of the duo. The actors wooed the audience with their undeniable chemistry and goofy antics leaving them wanting more. After starring in Rohit Shetty’s Dilwale , director Amar Kaushik is set to bring this dynamic duo back with his upcoming project, Bhediya . Bhediya will mark Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon’s second project on-screen and will be a partial reunion never the less. While there aren’t a lot of details pertaining to the project, it is being said to be a monster satire. A source close to the development said, “It is true that Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon will be starring in Amar Kaushik’s next titled Bhediya . The duo fit the bill and the director wanted a pair that had already made its way into people’s hearts. The film will go on floors in January 2021.” Apart from this, Varun Dhawan will be seen in Sanki and Coolie No. 1 . Also Read: Varun Dhawan makes a new furry friend on hi

Sonakshi Sinha will soon start shooting for her debut digital series in Rajasthan

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Before the lockdown began, Sonakshi Sinha had given her nod to Reema Kagti’s upcoming web series, Fallen. With Sonakshi in the lead, the series will also have the likes of Gully Boy fame Vijay Varma, Gulshan Devaiah, Sohum Shah among the others. Marking her first digital web series, Sonakshi Sinha along with the crew is expected to head to Rajasthan in December. As per the makers, Reema Kagti will be taking a crew of 35 people with her on a week-long schedule. In this schedule, she plans to wrap the project from start to finish as discussed during the early days of the lockdown. With the situation getting better a little, Reema Kagti is all set to shoot for Fallen. Sonakshi Sinha who was last seen in Dabangg 3 will next be seen in Bhuj: The Pride Of India with Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Dutt in lead roles. Fallen is said to release on Amazon Prime Video with the schedule wrapping in mid-January, 2021. Also Read: “Raising strong daughters is like readying solid bricks” – Sonakshi Sinha

Mirzapur 2 producers issue an apology to insulted Hindi writer

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The most absurd and unreasonable thing that a scriptwriter can do is use the names of books and movies as props in an inappropriate context. Uttar Pradesh's 81-year-old popular Hindi novelist Surender Mohan Pathak was shocked when he saw his bestselling crime novel Dhabba in the disappointingly slapdash sequel to the web series Mirzapur 2. Neither the producers Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar nor the Mirzapur writers had approached Pathak before using his novel in their series. This in itself is a serious copyright infringement. But what was to follow was worse. Actor Khulbushan Kharbanda was seen reading the novel Dhabba . But the content, as voiced in a voiceover was extremely erotic and according to Surender Mohan Pathak, pornographic. "I had written none of what was attributed to me by the voiceover in Dhabba . Imagine a generation that is not familiar with my work seeing and hearing what is credited to me Mirzapur. They will think I am a sleaze writer," says Path

BTS set for explosive performances on 'Dynamite' and upcoming new single 'Life Goes On' at American Music Awards 2020 

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It is one news after another for BTS! After unveiling the lead track name for their upcoming ' BE (Deluxe Edition)' , it has been announced that BTS will be performing at the American Music Awards 2020. The official Twitter handle of AMAs revealed, "LISTEN UP, ARMY! @BTS_twt will make the TV debut of their highly anticipated new single, and perform their record-breaking hit “Dynamite” at the 2020 #AMAs! Don't miss it, November 22nd at 8/7c on ABC." BTS will perform their record-breaking single 'Dynamite' which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for three non-consecutive weeks. They are also set for another performance with 'Life Goes On' for the first time at the 2020 American Music Awards on November 22. LISTEN UP, ARMY! @BTS_twt will make the TV debut of their highly anticipated new single, and perform their record breaking hit “Dynamite” at the 2020 #AMAs ! Don't miss it, November 22nd at 8/7c on ABC. pic.twitter.com/K7N62Jx3J7 — Am

Akshay Kumar to endorse Horlicks?

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Superstar Akshay Kumar, who had made his debut in Bollywood with Saugandh , has always tried to keep his ‘promise’ to deliver the kind of films that the audiences yearn to see. Trade pundits say that the secret of his success lies majorly in the following: his no-nonsense approach towards his work and his utmost sincerity and dedication towards any role. These are the factors which make him the ‘go-to’ man for every filmmaker and brand manager. As per Bollywood Hungama ’s reliable sources, Akshay Kumar is now all set to be the brand ambassador of the FMCG major ‘Horlicks’. The source added that it is his mass appeal and fitness that made the makers of ‘Horlicks’ unanimously choose Akshay Kumar to be the face of their brand. The official announcement of the same is being awaited. On the film front, Akshay Kumar will soon be seen in Laxmmi Bomb , which has now been renamed as Laxmii . Also Read: BREAKING - Amid backlash, Akshay Kumar starrer Laxmmi Bomb renamed as Laxmii from Late

Shreya Chaudhry talks about her fan moment with the music composers Shankar, Ehsaan, and Loy

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This year, the ever-expanding world of OTT has witnessed not just great content but also a few astounding performances by the young actors. One such actor who has become a sensation post delivering an outstanding performance in a never seen before series Bandish Bandits is Shreya Chaudhry. The intriguing storyline and the performance of an upper-urban pop-star in her 20s, who is trying to navigate her way in a world of music marked contrastingly between the classical tradition and the studio-autotune culture has earned her huge recognition and appreciation from the audience and critics. Recently, the talented actor revealed about her fan moment when she first got to know that she would be performing a song composed by her favorite composers, the musical trio Shankar, Ehsaan, and Loy. While the actor feels very lucky to have debuted in a series under the guidance of a director like Anand Tiwari, veteran actors like Naseeruddin Shah, Atul Kulkarni, the actor shares, “It was an incredib

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost are married, the couple tied the knot in private ceremony

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The longtime couple, actress Scarlett Johansson and comedian Colin Jost have officially tied the knot. The couple held a private wedding ceremony and the news was announced by Meals on Wheels America on Thursday. "We’re thrilled to break the news that Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost were married over the weekend in an intimate ceremony with their immediate family and loved ones, following COVID-19 safety precautions as directed by the CDC. Their wedding wish is to help make a difference for vulnerable older adults during this difficult time by supporting @mealsonwheelsamerica. Please consider donating to celebrate the happy couple by clicking the link in our bio," the post read on Instagram.   View this post on Instagram   We’re thrilled to break the news that Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost were married over the weekend in an intimate ceremony with their immediate family and loved ones, following COVID-19 safety precautions as directed

Sunir Kheterpal quits Azure Entertainment

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Producer Sunir Kheterpal has quit as CEO of Azure Entertainment. Sunir helped Azure to acquire the remake rights of many successful foreign films including the Spanish films The Invisible Guest and El Cuerpo which were remade in 2018 as Badla and in 2019 as The Body . Kheterpal also acquired the remake rights of the Hollywood film The Intern which was to star Rishi Kapoor and Deepika Padukone. Rishi’s untimely death halted that project. Kheterpal’s latest acquisition for Azure was the Korean Film The Terror Live which is rumoured to being remade into Hindi with Kartik Aryan in the lead and Ram Madhvani as director. However sources close to the company say nothing has been finalized as yet. Sources say Kheterpal intends to set up his own production company. Announcements will happen shortly. Also Read:  Producer Sunir Kheterpal feels the OTT platform is the best bet for producers for now from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Film

Tara Sutaria roped in as the leading lady of Heropanti 2 opposite Tiger Shroff

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After huge anticipation, the makers of Heropanti 2 have finally announced Tara Sutaria as their female lead opposite Tiger Shroff in the second installment of the successful action franchise. Tara Sutaria is also a part of the producer’s upcoming movie opposite Ahan Shetty. A spokesperson from the production house shares, “Sajid Sir saw the rushes of Tara’s scenes in the Ahan Shetty debut film and was really moved by her brilliant performance. She is a great actress who would be a perfect match for the role in Heropanti 2 opposite Tiger Shroff.” The duo Tara Sutaria and Tiger Shroff will reunite on screen after two years. Earlier this year, producer Sajid Nadiadwala had announced Heropanti 2 , and with the second installment of the action franchise, Producer Sajid Nadiadwala has planned to take this franchise to the next level in terms of scale, action, and all other aspects. Heropanti 2 will be directed by Ahmed Khan who has earlier directed Baaghi 2 and Baaghi 3 from the Baagh

Alia Bhatt to shoot big song sequence for RRR; may sing her own song

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While Alia Bhatt’s songs in Sanjay Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi are sung by Shreya Ghoshal, there is every chance that Alia Bhatt will be singing for herself in S S Rajamouli’s RRR . Again! Lest we forget Alia has earlier sung for herself in Imtiaz Ali’s Highway and in Shashank Khaitan’s Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya . Says a source, “Alia has one big song-and-dance number in RRR which she may sing in her own voice. The only problem is her accent in Tamil and Telugu, in which case she will sing for herself only in the Hindi version of RRR .” While in Gangubai Kathiawadi Alia’s titular character is on screen from the first frame to last, in RRR she has more of a cameo and may be billed as “guest star” in the credit title. Also Read:  Alia Bhatt to join Ram Charan and Jr NTR starrer RRR in November from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/31T7NGw

Mumbai Court orders inquiry against Kangana Ranaut & Rangoli Chandel for allegedly spreading communal disharmony

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Kangana Ranaut once again has come under fire. A Mumbai Court has ordered an inquiry against Kangana and her sister Rangoli Chandel for allegedly spreading communal hatred. According to Live Law India, “Court ordered an inquiry under Section 202 of CrPC and called for a police report on the allegations against the siblings. Judge Bhagwat T Zirape was hearing a complaint filed by Advocate Ali Kaashif Khan Deshmukh for offences punishable under Sections 153-A, 153-B, 195-A, 298, 505 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code. Advocate Ali has recently filed another complaint against Kangana Ranaut before the Andheri Magistrate Court for allegedly causing disharmony between Hindus and Muslims and for allegedly mocking the judiciary after a Magistrate Court in Bandra ordered FIR to be registered against Kangana and her sister.” Metropolitan Magistrate Bhagawat T Zirape also asked the police to submit the inquiry report by December 5, 2020. The complainant said that Rangoli Chandel ha

SCOOP: Kesari director Anurag Singh to direct Varun Dhawan-starrer Sanki?

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One of the biggest hits of 2019 was Kesari , starring Akshay Kumar. The period action drama was loved for its massy treatment due to which it worked pan-India. And now if reports are to be believed, then this talented filmmaker is all set to direct Varun Dhawan in the Sajid Nadiadwala production, titled Sanki . A source close to the project says, “ Kesari was a very successful film and it got Anurag Singh noticed. He has already made a mark with some very entertaining films in Punjabi cinema and Kesari ’s success gave a boost to his career. He was offered several films and finally he decided to come on board for Sanki . He knows the pulse of the audience and hence the team of the film feel he’ll be the right person to helm the subject of Sanki .” It is written by Rajat Arora and reportedly, it is an adaptation of a successful South film. The source further adds, “Varun Dhawan will be playing to the gallery in this actioner. He has grown up enjoying such films and is happy that he’s

Hindi writer Surender Mohan Pathak to file a case against Mirzapur 2 makers in Delhi High Court

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Mirzapur 2, after a long wait, was recently released on OTT platform and it had naturally given major content for memes on social media. Becoming one of the hot topics of discussion, Mirzapur 2 starred Ali Fazal, Divyenndu Sharma, Rasika Duggal, Pankaj Tripathi, Shweta Tripathi, and Harshita Gaur among the others. While the fans are binge-watching the show, veteran Hindi writer, Surender Mohan Pathak is miffed with the makers for violating the Copyright Act. In episode 3 of Mirzapur 2, Kulbhushan Kharbanda’s character is seen reading Surender Mohan Pathak’s novel Dhabba while in the voiceover an erotic scene is described. However, the writer says that the voiceover has no relation to the content in the book and has sent a notice to Excel Entertainment asking them to remove the said scene. He is currently waiting for them to respond to his notice and in case they fail to do so, he will be filing a case in Delhi High Court for the same. The writer was unaware of the scene until his fan

Mira Nair reveals she wanted Irrfan Khan to play Nawab of Baitar in A Suitable Boy

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Actor Irrfan Khan's unfortunate demise six months ago, was not a loss just for India, but for world cinema. In 2006, Irrfan Khan had given a memorable performance in Mira Nair's film The Namesake . So, when A Suitable Boy directed by Mira Nair dropped on Netflix last week, it was difficult to not look for him through the series. Irrfan Khan was to be a part of the series, which is a screen adaptation of Vikram Seth's novel of the same name. However, the actor later dropped out owing to his health. Talking to a tabloid, Mira Nair said that she had reached out to him as she wanted him to play the Nawab of Baitar. She said that she had tapered the role so that it does not get too hectic for the actor. Mira said that it was disappointing to not have Irrfan in her passion project, whom she considered one of her trusted collaborators. The role of Nawab of Baitar was eventually essayed by Aamir Bashir. Irrfan Khan passed away on April 29 in Mumbai after battling neuroendocrin

Movie Review: Taish

Director Bejoy Nambiar made a smashing debut with SHAITAN [2011]. The way he helmed the film with perfection made it difficult for many to believe that it was his first outing. His later Bollywood films like DAVID [2013] and WAZIR [2016] didn’t meet expectations but all hope was not lost on him. And now he’s returned with TAISH and from the trailer, it looks like a taut action thriller. So does TAISH manage to entertain and enthral viewers? Or does it fail to impress? Let’s analyse. <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1143328" src="https://ift.tt/3oF2ILO" alt="Taish Review" width="750" height="450" /> TAISH is the story of two families who end up destroying each other. Rohan Kalra (Jim Sarbh) is a UK resident of Indian origin who works as a GP in a hospital. He is living-in with Arfa Sayeed Khan (Kriti Kharbanda), who is of Pakistani origin. Rohan takes leave from work to be with his family in the countryside and to attend

Rhiti makes her debut with Palash Mucchal's song Chale Aao

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Musician Palaash Muchhal launches a new talent, Rhiti, with his upcoming track titled 'Chale Aao' featuring Nandish Singh Sandhu and Charlie Chauhan. Born in Banaras in Uttar Pradesh, the young vocalist Rhiti has been brought up in Mumbai. Having been trained in Indian Classical Music, she aspired to become a singer right since her childhood. Rhiti states, "I was trained under the guidance of Guru Shrimati Mona Sinha Verma. I remember when I was of three or four years of age, my mother would make me do riyaaz on the harmonium along with her. It was the very core of my upbringing and I have never known anything else." 19-year-old Rhiti’s musical prowess was discovered by Palaash on Instagram. Talking about it, she shares, "Palaash sir found me on Instagram and liked my voice. It was the best day when he offered the song. I am absolutely grateful to him for everything. The experience was way too insane but in a good way. It felt like my life fell into place. Mus

“I wept bitterly when Kamal Haasanji cut my role”, says Nawazuddin Siddiqui

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Recalling his days of struggle Nawazuddin Siddiqui says, “There were many incidents when I did small roles and then the role was edited out. But the one incident that stays with me involves one of my idols Kamal Haasan. I was his Hindi dialogue coach on his film  Hey Ram (2000) which he directed and also played the lead. When Kamalji offered me a small role in  Hey Ram  I was as excited as a child. He is one of my idols alongside Dilip Kumar, Naseeruddin Shah, Anthony Hopkins and Denzel Washington. I’ve seen each and every film of theirs repeatedly.” The supposedly small role that Kamalji offered Nawaz turned out to be not so small. “It was actually a substantial role. I was supposed to be this victim of a mob attack whom Kamalji rescues. I was excited about this opportunity to share screen space with my idol.” When the role was deleted Nawaz was heartbroken. “I wept bitterly. I remember Kamalji’s daughter Shruti consoling me. Though Kamalji cut my role there was no ill will whatso

BREAKING: Amid backlash, Akshay Kumar starrer Laxmmi Bomb renamed as Laxmii

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After much anticipation, the trailer of Laxmmi Bomb was dropped online and managed to impress the audiences with its funny and scary scenes. Akshay Kumar’s transgender character has created quite a buzz. Today, the film directed by Raghava Lawrence went for its censor certificate, and post the screening the makers had a discussion with CBFC. Keeping in mind and respecting the sentiments of its viewers, the producers of the film - Shabinaa Khan, Tusshar Kapoor, and Akshay Kumar have now decided to change the title of their film. The horror-comedy starring Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani is now titled as Laxmii. As per reports, the notice was sent by advocate Raghavendra Mehrotra on behalf of the Karni Sena. According to the notice,  Laxmmi Bomb  was being considered "derogatory and offensive" to Goddess Laxmi worshipped by the Hindu community. The notice also claimed that the makers deliberately used the title Laxmmi Bomb to lower the dignity of and show disrespect towards

Syska Group announces actor Rajkummar Rao as its new brand ambassador

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SYSKA Group, India’s leading Fast Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) company, today announced that it has roped in award-winning Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao as the new face of the brand. Rajkummar Rao will work closely with the company to promote the Syska products across LED and Fan segments. Rao enjoys mass appeal for his unconventional choice of movies and is one of the most versatile actors of today. He has a strong connect with urban audiences, as well as with those from Tier 2 and 3 markets, which make up the large segment of Syska’s target groups. After the untimely and unfortunate demise of Syska’s first ever brand ambassador Irrfan Khan, the company was on a lookout for a dynamic and well-loved brand ambassador who is as homegrown and authentic as the brand Syska. Rao, made his debut in the Indian film industry and achieved nationwide recognition for his flawless performances. Similarly, Syska, has grown manifolds to become the pioneer of LED lighting in the country, within a

Nia Sharma seeks help from Mumbai police after her handbag worth over Rs. 1,32,000 gets stolen from the car

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Nia Sharma is quite a name in the industry when it comes to following the latest trends and setting the bar high when it comes to fashion. Recently, the actress took to her social media to seek help from Mumbai police as her handbag was stolen from her car. The Khatron Ke Khiladi – Made In India winner addressed the issue on Twitter and received a prompt response almost immediately. She wrote, “@MumbaiPolice Someone picked my handbag from the car.., at senapati bapat marg signal..lower parel .. any help would mean a lot please.” Seeing Mumbai Police’s quick response, the actress couldn’t help but thank them for their cooperation. She posted a picture of her Balenciaga handbag for reference in her tweet. The top handle bag approximately costs Rs. 1,32, 550. Take a look at their Twitter exchange, right here. @MumbaiPolice Someone picked my handbag from the car.., at senapati bapat marg signal..lower parel .. any help would mean a lot please. ???? pic.twitter.com/Qqp16i3KC4 — NIA S

Ameesha Patel calls her experience of campaigning in Bihar a nightmare; says she could have been ‘raped and killed’

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Bollywood actress Ameesha Patel recently campaigned for an Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) candidate in Bihar for the ongoing elections. In a recent interview with TV news channel the actress opened up on her experience of campaigning and said that she felt unsafe the whole time. Ameesha was on a campaign trail in Bihar's Daudnagar for LJP candidate Prakash Chandra. The actress said that it was like a nightmare and she felt that she could have been ‘raped and killed’. She also said that she had to play along to save her life and to get out from there. Ameesha also accused the candidate of threatening, blackmailing and misbehaving with her. She said that she was so scared that she had no option but to play along till she reached back home in Mumbai. The actress claimed that she continued to receive threatening calls and messages from him asking to speak highly of him, after she was honest about her terrible experience. Patel said that Chandra also made her miss her evening flight and

Police traces the man that stabbed Malvi Malhotra, arrest delayed due to his hospitalization

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Malvi Malhotra, who has done a few regional films and was seen in the show Udaan, was stabbed by a man whose marriage proposal she refused. The actress was returning home from a café in Versova and the incident took place under her residential building. The man had been trying to get her to marry him for some time now but she was unhinged by her decision. However, on Monday night he arrived in his Audi and cornered her, when she refused again he stabbed her in the stomach and attacked her right wrist and left arm. The actress was rushed to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital where she is in stable condition and will undergo plastic surgery for her scars. The accused has been traced by the police around 50 kilometres away from Mumbai where he is hospitalized for something. Malvi filed an FIR against the man in Versova police station but they couldn’t arrest him because he is admitted in the hospital for reasons unknown. He has been charged under IPC Section 307, attempt to murder. A

BREAKING: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham starrer Pathan eyeing a Diwali 2021 release!

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Bollywood Hungama has been among the firsts to inform that Shah Rukh Khan is teaming up with War director Sidharth Anand on an out and out action film, Pathan , which will be a part of YRF’s prestigious 50 years slate. We also revealed that the superstar will be accompanied by John Abraham and Deepika Padukone in the film and will return to the set after 870 days as the shooting begins in November. Bollywood Hungama has now discovered that the much awaited action packed entertainer has a tentative release date in place. “Shah Rukh Khan and Aditya Chopra go down a long way and most of the SRK – YRF films have arrived during the Diwali weekend. Pathan will be no different. They are planning the schedule as well as post production in a manner that the film releases on Diwali next year,” a source told Bollywood Hungama. The filming begins in November in Mumbai wherein the makers would shoot for solo portions of SRK. The other two leads of the film, Deepika and John will join the cast

Shri Rajput Karni Sena send legal notice to Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani’s Laxmmi Bomb makers over title

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Akshay Kumar's first movie of 2020, Laxmmi Bomb , set to release for Diwali has landed in some trouble. Reportedly, the makers have received a legal notice from the Shri Rajput Karni Sena demanding a change in the title of the film. Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani starrer Laxmmi Bomb is scheduled to release on November 9 on Disney+Hotstar. As per reports, the notice was sent by advocate Raghavendra Mehrotra on behalf of the Karni Sena. According to the notice, Laxmmi Bomb was being considered "derogatory and offensive" to Goddess Laxmi worshipped by the Hindu community. The notice also claimed that the makers deliberately used the title Laxmmi Bomb to lower the dignity of and show disrespect towards the Goddess. It also claimed that the name sends out a wrong message to the society at large towards the "ideology, customs, gods and goddesses of Hindu religion". Director Raghava Lawrence also directed the original Tamil film Muni 2: Kanchana and also featured

Rajveer Singh replaces Karan Jotwani as the male lead in Qurbaan Hua

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Zee TV’s popular fiction drama, Qurbaan Hua, has been entertaining audiences with interesting twists and turns in the life of Neel and Chahat, who have tied the nuptial knot with vested interests arising out of fierce loyalty to their respective families. While Neel wants to get to Chahat's father - Dr. Baig, the gynaecologist he holds responsible for his pregnant sister's death, Chahat is convinced she can get to the bottom of the case and clear her father's name by being a part of Neel's family. In the upcoming episodes of the show, viewers are in for a shocking twist. While Chahat will be seen keeping the Karwa Chauth fast for Neel, Neel will meet with an accident in a factory wherein a splash of Lava will burn his face and parts of his body. Everybody will assume that they have lost Neel forever, but audiences will discover that Neel is rescued in the nick of time and having undergone multiple cosmetic surgeries, will emerge as a man of altered appearance. Consequ

Vikrant Massey, Sanya Malhotra and Bobby Deol to star in Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment and Drishyam Films production titled Love Hostel 

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Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment and Drishyam Films proudly present Love Hostel . The film has been written and Directed by Shanker Raman and stars Sanya Malhotra, Vikrant Massey & Bobby Deol in the leading roles. Set against the pulsating backdrop of rustic North India, Love Hostel traces the volatile journey of a spirited young couple, being hunted by a ruthless mercenary. The star-crossed lovers take on the entire world and then some more in search of their fairytale ending. This is a survival tale in the game of power, money and principles with mayhem and bloodshed. A gripping crime-thriller, Love Hostel is written & will be directed by Shanker Raman, a National award-winning cinematographer who previously directed the acclaimed film Gurgaon. Shankar shared “I have always been interested in questions of the hearts and minds. And I would say this, no matter what the question, violence is not the answer. I am happy to have found the perfect partners in Vik

Ishaan Khatter, Mrunal Thakur, Priyanshu Painyuli to star in war-drama Pippa

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Ronnie Screwvala's RSVP and Siddharth Roy Kapur's Roy Kapur Films joined forces to bring a tale of India's valour onto the big screen with their production Pippa. Based on the book The Burning Chaffees by war veteran Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta, this collaboration has Airlift director Raja Krishna Menon at its helm and will be headlined by Ishaan Khatter. The makers of the heroic tank battle film now finalize the rest of the lead cast that shall join Khatter. The war drama will have Mrunal Thakur (of Super 30 fame) and Priyanshu Painyuli (best known for Extraction and Mirzapur Season 2) in the roles of Khatter's reel siblings and Soni Razdan as their mother. Pippa is set to have Ishaan in the role of Brigadier Mehta, a veteran of the 45th Cavalry Tank Squadron who fought on the eastern front during the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971. With one of the biggest war films, Uri: The Surgical Strike , to his credit, Producer Ronnie Screwvala says, “Pippa is a story that ch

Goa line producer defends Karan Johar led Dharma Productions in the garbage littering controversy

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Filmmaker Shakun Batra is currently shooting his film in Goa that stars Deepika Padukone, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Ananya Panday. The film, bankrolled by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, has come under fire for garbage littering on the set. As per reports, the Entertainment Society of Goa has issued a showcause notice to the production house. Now, Goa line producer Dilip Borkar is defending the production house and said that it was only one day that the garbage was not picked up but got it removed immediately. Dilip took to his Twitter page to issue the statement that read, "There is a dearth of waste disposal management companies in North Goa where the shoot was being held. Due to the non-availability of private vendors. I hired and paid the panchayat garbage vendors to segregate and collect the garbage generated at the shoot location." "Unfortunately on one particular Monday, the garbage pick-up truck was unable to reach the dumping site due to a breakdown. Upon re