TV actor Sidharth Shukla on Tuesday found himself embroiled in a controversy after a video clip surfaced on social media that purportedly showed him behaving violently towards co-contestant Shehnaz Gill on the reality show "Bigg Boss".
The clip that went viral on Twitter showed Sidharth pinning down Shehnaz on the ground in the garden area and holding her hands with force. He asked her to behave properly with him, all the while Shehnaaz is seen crying inconsolably and requesting him to release her.
In another clip show, the "Balika Vadhu" actor is seen slapping her.
Since the beginning of the 13th season of "Bigg Boss", hosted by Salman Khan, Sidharth has been in news for his loud behaviour, abusing and picking up fights with co-contestants.
The show is aired on Colors Channel. When contacted the channel officials, they refused to comment on it.
The video has irked many social media users, including a politician, who have demanded a stringent action against Sidharth.
Sharing the clip, 

Sidharth Shukla slammed for violent behaviour towards Shehnaz Gill on 'Bigg Boss 13'

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A stooped Harvey Weinstein shuffled into court with a walker Tuesday for the start of jury selection at the disgraced Hollywood mogul's sexual assault trial in New York, the morning after prosecutors in Los Angeles brought charges against him.
The judge ruled that jury selection would begin as scheduled Tuesday despite a request from Weinstein's lawyer to grant a "cooling-off period" following the new charges.
Scores of potential jurors were summoned for a selection process that could take weeks, given the heavy publicity surrounding the case and the way Weinstein has been cast as the chief villain of the #MeToo movement.
Weinstein, who recently underwent back surgery, is charged in New York with raping a woman in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 and forcibly performing a sex act on another woman in the city in 2006. The 67-year-old former movie titan has said any sexual activity was consensual.
"In this great country, you are innocent until proven guilty," his lawyer Donna Rotunno said 

Harvey Weinstein's rape trial begins on heels of new charges

Justice was "overdue" but has finally been delivered, said actor Shefali Shah on Tuesday after a Delhi court pronounced death warrants to the four convicts in the sensational 2012 Nirbhaya Gang rape and murder case.
The four death row convicts -- Mukesh (32), Pawan Gupta (25), Vinay Sharma (26) and Akshay Kumar Singh (31) -- will be hanged on January 22 at 7 am in Tihar jail.
Shah recently portrayed Vartika Chaturvedi on the Netflix series "Delhi Crime". The character was based on former Delhi Police DCP Chaya Sharma who cracked the case of the brutal gangrape of the physiotherapy intern within 72 hours.
The actor said she hopes the order sets a precedent in the country's judicial system.
"Finally, it (the order) was announced. It was overdue. We can't undo what happened but I hope and pray that such heinous crime doesn't happen again. It is important that a precedent is set," Shah told PTI over phone from Mumbai.
The convicts can't go scot-free is the takeaway, the 47-year-old actor .

Hope a precedent is set: Shefali Shah on Nirbhaya rapists death sentence

Music composer A R Rahman on Tuesday said it is essential to heal all the wounds of the past if people want to create a positive and healthy environment for the newer generation.
Speaking at the trailer launch of "Shikara - The Untold Story of Kashmiri Pandits", which deals with the mass exodus of the community from the Valley, he said the film will help people is getting the "bad energy out".
"I personally think the revolution of human beings is to heal and we are almost selfish sometimes we don't think about our children and what we are going to give them. It is important to heal all the wounds of the past, so there is no ego here, everyone has hurt everybody, some less, some more.
"This movie is a healing movie, it is about getting that bad energy, out so that you can move on," Rahman told reporters here.
Citing the example of the atrocities committed by German dictator Adolf Hitler, he said people need to move on and stop carrying the baggage of the past.
"It is very easy to move .

Important to heal wounds of past, says A R Rahman

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone on Tuesday visited the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) to express solidarity with the students who were attacked by a mob but did not address the crowd.
The actor reached the university campus at around 7.40 pm and attended a public meeting, called by JNU Teacher's Association and JNUSU in response to Sunday's attack on students and teachers by a masked mob armed with sticks and rods.
Deepika stood as former JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar was raising azaadi slogans and left by the time current president Aishe Ghosh started speaking.
The actor's decision to not address the crowd prompted Ghosh to comment, "when you are in a position, you should speak up".
"There are many people in Bollywood who do not put forth their views when they are not be aired. They are considered role models. I appeal to them: Make inspiring films after something has happened but when you are in that position, also talk about the story that is currently happening," she ...

Deepika Padukone visits JNU students

Copyright cannot be claimed on  true events and incidents, 'Chhapaak' movie director Meghna  Gulzar told the Bombay High Court on Tuesday and sought the  dismissal of a suit filed by a writer claiming he originally  penned a story on the life of an acid attack survivor on which  the film is based.
Gulzar filed an affidavit in response to the suit  filed by writer Rakesh Bharti, who sought credit as one of the  writers of the film.
The affidavit, filed through Naik Naik and Company's  advocates Ameet Naik and Madhu Gadodia, said the suit was  "wholly misconceived, frivolous, legally untenable and  unmeritorious".
The suit fails to make out any case of copyright  infringement, the affidavit said, adding information available  in public domain is not protected under Copyright Act.
"In the present case, the plaintiff (Bharti) has  sought protection of an idea of a film based on the story of  an acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal," Gulzar said in the  affidavit.
True facts and events are ..

No copyright on true events, 'Chhapaak' director on writer's

Actor-writer Tyler Perry has revealed that he has written for all his television series as he do not believe in the concept of "writers room".
In a video posted on Instagram, the 50-year-old actor offered a look at the scripts of his critically-acclaimed series "The Haves and The Have Nots", "The Oval" and "Sistas" as well as other shows that he is working on.
"So, I don't know if you know this, but all shows in television have a writer's room. And most of the time, there are ten, twelve people -- whatever -- that write on these television shows," Perry said.
"I have no writers room. Nobody writes any of my work. I write it all... I wrote all of these scripts by myself in 2019. What's my point? Work ethic!" he added.
Perry is currently working on the shows -- "BRUH" and "Ruthless". He is also directing and producing the two series.

I have no writer's room: Tyler Perry

It is important to keep the sanctity and purity of historical characters intact while presenting them on the screen, says "Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior" director Om Raut.
Raut says he researched the story for about three years to get a clear picture.
"We met a lot of historians, researchers, read a lot of books and studied paintings. It is important to keep the sanctity, persona and the purity of the character intact when you are dealing with historical figures.
"There shouldn't be anything that will possibly create any type of harm to their image. There has to be self-censorship that every maker has to maintain. I would like to put such restrains on myself and keep the sanctity, purity intact and do it with the right heart so it gets translated on-screen," Raut told PTI in an interview here.
Raut says his grandparents introduced him to the Maratha warrior.
"I grew up in a Marathi household, I was told this story about Tanhaji Malusare by my grandparents. It was my family, who ...

You should be careful in portraying historical figures: Om Raut on 'Tanhaji'

Joaquin Phoenix-starrer "Joker", one of the most controversial  yet admired movies of 2019, is leading the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) nominations with 11 nods while "The Irishman" and 1960s-set "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" also feature prominently in the list.
The nominations are a major Oscar boost for "Joker", which was recognised at the just-concluded Golden Globes for the best actor-drama for Phoenix and best original score.
The film is nominated in almost all the key categories including the best picture, best director for Todd Phillips, actor, cinematography, score, adapted screenplay and editing.
In the best picture category the film will fight it out with Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman" and Quentin Tarantino's revisionist tale "Once Upon a Time..." besides Sam Mendes' Golden Globe-winner "1917" and South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon Ho's class satire "Parasite", which has also snagged nominations in categories such as best director,  original ...

'Joker' leads BAFTA nominations, 'The Irishman' and 'Once Upon a Time...' follow

Actor Patricia Arquette is set to play a lead role in Apple's drama series "Severance".
She joins previously announced star Adam Scott.
The workplace drama is set in Lumen Industries, a company that's looking to take work-life balance to a new level, reported Deadline.
Scott, who is also producing the project, will play Mark, an employee with a dark past trying to put himself back together. Arquette will star as Mark's boss.
Ben Stiller is directing the series penned by Dan Erickson. Both are also attached as executive producers on the project.
Arquette and Stiller have previously worked together on the Showtime limited series "Escape at Dannemora".

Patricia Arquette to star in Apple drama series 'Severance'

Michelin-star chef Vikas Khanna says he is amazed that he made his directorial debut "The Last Color" without any training in filmmaking.
Set in the ancient Indian city of Varanasi, the film follows a 70-year-old widow Noor, played by actor Neena Gupta, and her special bond with 9-year old Chhoti (Aqsa Siddiqui), a homeless girl who aspires to go to school and makes ends meet by performing stunts as a tight-rope walker and selling flowers.
"I'm a trained chef, not a filmmaker. Yet people have said that the film moves very organically and nobody can take away the fact that it is so original," Khanna told PTI in an interview here.
Khanna said the movie is about "pure love" and highlights a serious issue, the condition of widows in India.
"The film had a message of hope. Holi is a festival of spring, we took that away from them, we took away spring from the widows when they were not allowed to celebrate the festival of colours."
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I'm a trained chef, not a filmmaker: Vikas Khanna

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is developing a single-camera chef comedy with Fox.
The chef, who already has multiple unscripted shows on the network, will be backing the project through his Studio Ramsay along with SideCar Content Accelerator, headed by Gail Berman.
According to Deadline, the comedy is penned by Steven Cragg and Brian Bradley, who are also attached as executive producers.
The story revolves around a young chef named Laura, who decides to strike out on her own and open a restaurant after a huge blow up with her perfectionist, demanding, Ramsay-like mentor.
"But after a twist of fate throws them back together, she finds herself stuck with her opinionated, foul-mouthed former boss, not only in her kitchen but in her personal life too," the plot line read.
There are no plans for Ramsay to act in the series.
The show is the latest addition to the chef's Fox slate which currently includes "Hell's Kitchen","MasterChef", "MasterChef Junior" and "Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to ...

Gordon Ramsay to produce chef comedy

Actor Timothee Chalamet is set to play legendary musician Bob Dylan in an untitled musical biopic from director James Mangold.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film is based on the book "Dylan Goes Electric" by Elijah Wald.
The Fox Searchlight feature will chart the Nobel Prize winner's switch from folk to rock music.
Dylan is also attached to executive produce the project with Mangold. Jay Cocks penned the screenplay.
Fox has secured the music rights as well.
Dylan's longtime manager Jeff Rosen will produce with Mangold, Veritas Entertainment Group's Bob Bookman, Alan Gasmer and Peter Jaysen, as well as Automatik's Fred Berger and The Picture Company's Alex Heineman. Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Andrew Rona will exec produce.
This will be another biopic for Mangold after racing drama "Ford v Ferrari".
Chalamet's latest release was Greta Gerwig's "Little Women". The actor will next be seen in Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" remake and "The French Dispatch", directed by Wes Anderson.
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Timothee Chalamet to play Bob Dylan in biopic from James Mangold

"The Batman" director Matt Reeves has confirmed that actor Colin Farrell will be starring in the film as DC supervillain Penguin.
The director tweeted a gif of Farrell from the film "In Bruges" with the caption "Wait  is that you, #Oz?"
Oz is the shortened form of the DC character's given name, Oswald Cobblepot.
Reeves had tweeted similar gifs for the other actors who have joined the project.
Reports of Farrell's casting started circulating in November last year.
He joins a cast that includes Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader, Paul Dano as the Riddler, Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman, Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon, and Peter Sarsgaard in a mystery role.
"The Batman" is already in production and is slated to hit the theatres on June 25, 2021.

Matt Reeves confirms Colin Farrell's 'Batman' casting

Celebrated music composer Hans Zimmer has joined the latest James Bond film "No Time to Die".
According to Variety, the Oscar-winning is already working on the music of the 25th film in the Bond franchise.
He replaces Dan Romer who had previously been announced as scoring the film.
Eon Productions cancelled the deal with Romer last month due to "creative differences".
"No Time To Die", directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, marks actor Daniel Craig's fifth and final film as the fictional British Spy.
The film is set to hit the theatres in April.

Hans Zimmer boards 'No Time to Die' as composer

Hollywood star Christian Bale is in negotiations to join Marvel Cinematic Universe with a pivotal role in "Thor: Love and Thunder".
If the deal closes, the film will mark Bale's return to the superhero genre eight years after he concluded Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy with "The Dark Knight Rises".
It's unclear what role the 45-year-old actor would be playing in the film, reported Variety.
"Thor: Ragnarok" filmmaker Taika Waititi is directing the fourth movie in the franchise, with Chris Hemsworth reprising his titular superhero and Natalie Portman returning as Jane Foster. The film will also feature Tessa Thompson's Valkyrie.
Waititi revealed last week that the pre-production of the film will start in April and the team will start shooting from August in Australia.
Marvel Studios or parent company Disney have not responded to the report yet.

Christian Bale in talks to join 'Thor: Love and Thunder'

Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth on Tuesday announced that he is donating USD 1 million to fight against the Australian bushfire.
The 36-year-old actor, who lives in Byron Bay, New South Wales, shared a heartfelt video on Instagram urging his followers to muster up whatever they can for the nation's charities.
"Like you, I want to support the fight against the bushfires here in Australia," Hemsworth wrote.
"My family and I are contributing a million dollars. Hopefully, you guys can chip in too. Every penny counts so whatever you can muster up is greatly appreciated. Beyond appreciative to everyone around the world for their well wishes and donations. It really does make a difference, so dig deep! Love ya," he added.
Hemsworth's announcement comes a day after the devastating bushfires dominated the stage during the 77th Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles, with many award winners including Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix using platform to draw attention to the ongoing crisis.
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Chris Hemsworth donates USD 1 million to fight Australian bushfires

"Fleabag" star Andrew Scott says though he knew the dark comedy would turn out to be special, in no way anyone from the team could have imagined it to burst onto the scene.
The actor played the Hot Priest opposite Phoebe Waller-Bridge's titular character in the second season of the BBC-Amazon series.
"I knew it was going to be special, but I don't think we could ever sort of forecast the enormous success and the fact that it's got such a huge audience and people love it so much. That really is genuinely amazing," Scott told Us Weekly.
The actor, who was nominated for his first Golden Globe this year for his supporting role in the show, compared himself to a "little Bambi" at the ceremony.
"I need to find my feet. It was nuts," he added.
The "Sherlock" alum said attending the awards show was surreal.
"You're looking at your genuine heroes and you just feel frightened and intimidated, but also thrilled.. The craziest thing that's happened today is being here with all the screaming. It's 

I knew 'Fleabag' was going to be special: Andrew Scott

America's sweetheart veteran actor Tom Hanks says he is set to play a "bad guy" in the Elvis Presley biopic and he hopes to prove the naysayers wrong that he can only play the good guy.
The actor, who was feted with the Cecille B DeMille award at the recently concluded Golden Globes ceremony, is playing Presley's shifty talent manager Colonel Tom Parker in Baz Luhrmann's untitled biopic on the legendary musician.
Newcomer Austin Butler is playing Presley.
"If all goes according to plan, I'll be playing Colonel Tom Parker to Austin Butler's Elvis Presley and hopefully I will then finally have an answer to all your stupid questions about why I will never play a bad guy.
"I think I'm about to do that. That's who I am playing next," Hanks, 63, said backstage after accepting the honour.
The actor, who will be flying to Australia to shoot the biopic, also sent out "good thoughts to Australia for what's going on down there" in the wake of the devastating bushfires.

Tom Hanks says he is playing 'bad guy' in Elvis Presley biopic

Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on new sex crime charges in Los Angeles, just as his trial on separate rape and sexual assault charges in New York was poised to get underway, prosecutors announced Monday.
The Hollywood mogul has been charged with raping one woman and sexually assaulting another in separate incidents over a two-day period in 2013, Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey said in a news release.
"We believe the evidence will show that the defendant used his power and influence to gain access to his victims and then commit violent crimes against them," Lacey said in a statement.
"I want to commend the victims who have come forward and bravely recounted what happened to them. It is my hope that all victims of sexual violence find strength and healing as they move forward."
Weinstein allegedly raped a woman in a hotel room on February 18, 2013, after he pushed his way inside her room, prosecutors said. The next night, he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in .

Harvey Weinstein indicted on new sex crimes charges in LA

Directors Vishal Bhardwaj, Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar and actors Taapsee Pannu and Richa Chadha were among the host of Bollywood personalities who turned up at Carter Road in Mumbai in solidarity with those protesting against the violence at the JNU.
In a peaceful gathering of hundreds, Bollywood was at the forefront with prominent personalities from the fraternity, including Swara Bhasker, Sudhir Mishra, Rekha Bhardwaj, Anubhav Sinha, Dia Mirza, Rahul Dholakia, Ali Fazal, Neeraj Ghaywan, Reema Kagti, Hansal Mehta, Vikramaditya Motwane, Saurabh Shukla, Rajkumar Gupta, joining the protesters.
On Sunday, a mob of masked young people stormed the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus in south Delhi and systematically targeted students in three hostels, unleashing mayhem with sticks, stones and iron rods, hitting inmates and breaking windows, furniture and personal belongings.
The attack triggered protests across the country on Monday and the clamour grew for the resignation of the vice ...

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