Actress Kangana Ranaut will record her statement with Cyber Crime police in connection with an FIR filed by superstar Hrithik Roshan, with whom she has been having a running feud, that an online impostor has been sending e-mails under his guise to his fans.
	"We have communicated the date (April 30) to the cyber crime on Saturday last, as that is the earliest when all three of us - Kangana, her sister Rangoli and I will be available - for recording of the statement," Kangana's lawyer Rizwan Siddiqui said today.
	He said Kangana and her sister will record their statements at the actress' residence in a western suburb.
	Dismissing reports that Kangana was 'summoned' by the police, Siddiqui said police merely requested the actress to record her statement as a witness regarding the FIR filed by Hrithik last month.
	The FIR stated that a fake email-ID has been created and an impostor has been operating it under Hrithik's guise and misleading many of his fans, including Kangana.
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Kangana to record statement in Hrithik's cyber impostor FIR

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Haryana Government has decided to exempt movie 'Pagdi: The Honour,' which focuses on social awareness against honour killing, from entertainment duty.
	"A proposal to this effect has been approved by Chief Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar," an official spokesman said here today.
	He said that according to the producer of the film, Rajiv Bhatia, the film has bagged national and international awards.
    The film has been extensively shot in villages around Hisar city.
    "It reflects Haryanvi traditions and customs. It focuses on social awareness and eradication of social evils such as honour killing," he added.
	   The film would be released on April 22 in some states of the country.

Haryana exempts 'Pagdi' from entertainment tax

Director Anurag Kashyap is returning to the Directors' Fortnight sidebar at the Cannes Film Festival with his latest thriller "Raman Raghav 2.0", where Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays the infamous serial killer.
	"Raman Raghav 2.0 to premiere at Cannes Directors Fortnight.. Congratulations team," Kashyap tweeted.
	Raman Raghav, also known as Psycho Raman, was a psychopathic serial killer who terrorised the streets of Mumbai in the mid-1960s.
	Kashyap has already showcased his films "Ugly" and his two-part crime saga "Gangs of Wasseypur" in the festival's sidebar
	Fortnight, which opens with Marco Bellocchio's "Sweet Dreams", will screen 18 feature films by noted helmers across the globe.
	Some of the other titles in the section are Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Laura Poitras' "Risk", Paul Schrader's "Dog Eat Dog" (the closing movie), "Divines", "Endless Poetry", "Fiore", "L'Effet aquatique" (Solveig Anspach), "Like Crazy", "Mean Dreams", "Neruda", "Tour de France", "Two Lovers and a ..

Kashyap's 'Raman Raghav 2.0" to be screened at Cannes

Kamal Swaroop's take on the high- pitched 2014 Narendra Modi-Arvind Kejriwal poll battle in Varanasi has been denied the nod by Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT) as it felt the documentary may cause "communal disharmony".
	The makers, who had approached FCAT after censor board refused to certify "Battle for Banaras", are now planning to move the High Court.
	"After having viewed the film and having heard the parties, we are of the opinion that the CBFC was justified in refusing to grant certificate for exhibition of the film for the reasons that the theme of the film was full of hate/ inflammatory speeches given by all the leaders of the political parties and it tries to divide people on caste and communal lines and derogatory remarks have been made against the individuals," FCAT said in its judgement.
	"The release of the film may cause not only communal disharmony but also disharmony among the members of different castes and communities. It clearly violates the guidelines 

FCAT refuses to clear documentary on Modi's election

He is a big name in the Telugu film industry but actor Sudheer Babu, who is making his Hindi movie debut with "Baaghi", had no fascination to enter Bollywood as he was already getting good roles down south.
	The actor will be seen playing the main antagonist in "Baaghi". When director Sabbir Khan called him for the part, Sudheer wanted to politely decline the offer but decided to come onboard once he heard the story.
	"Initially I didn't want to join Bollywood because there is a lot of scope for growth in Telugu industry. But this being a very big banner, I thought it would be nice for me to come here, explain them and say no," Sudheer told PTI.
	"But once I heard the script I thought there was a lot of scope for performance. I realise now, that I haven't done a Bollywood film but a Hollywood one going by what they have done," he added.
	The actor will be seen doing hardcore action in the character of 'Raghav' and says he has no apprehension starting out his Bollywood career with a ...

Didn't want to enter Bollywood initially: Sudheer Babu

Rock band Pearl Jam has canceled its show in North Carolina to protest HB2 law, regarded as anti-LGBT.
	The state's recently passed law specifies which bathrooms transgender people are allowed to use.
	The band's statement was shared on their official Twitter handle.
	"The HB2 law that was recently passed is a despicable piece of legislation that encourages discrimination against an entire group of American citizens. The practical implications are expansive and its negative impact upon basic human rights is profound.
	"We want America to be a place where no one can be turned away from a business because of who they love or fired from their job for who they are. It is for this reason that we must take a stand against prejudice, along with other artists and businesses, and join those in North Carolina who are working to oppose HB2 and repair what is currently unacceptable," the statement read.
	The Seattle rockers are the latest act to call off dates in the Tar Heel State. Bruce ...

Pearl Jam cancels North Carolina gig to protest anti-LGBT law

Director Ali Abbas Zafar shot at Jama Masjid, here for his upcoming Salman Khan-starrer "Sultan".
	The "Gunday" helmer is busy finishing the last leg of the film, which has Salman, 50, in the lead role of wrestler Sultan Ali Khan.
	"Shooting in 40 degrees @SultanTheMovie at beautiful #jamamasjid, last 3 weeks," Zafar tweeted along with the picture of camera and a selfie with Jama Masjid in the background.
	Producer by YRF, the sports drama also stars Anushka Sharma and Randeep Hooda.
	Salman, along with Anushka, was spotted shooting on the various locations of the city including Thyagaraj Sports Complex and NP Boys School on Mandir Marg.
	"Sultan" is set to release on Eid this year.

Ali Abbas Zafar shoots for 'Sultan' at Jama Masjid

Aanand L Rai has been at the helm of blockbusters like "Tanu Weds Manu" and "Raanjhanaa" but it is his upcoming movie with superstar Shah Rukh Khan that the filmmaker calls his biggest project till date.
	"Film with Khan saab is my most ambitious project because he is the main casting of the film. I don't think there is anyone who can play the character better than him. I am fortunate I got Shah Rukh Khan for this film," Rai told PTI in an interview here.
	The filmmaker says the bigger takeaway from his meeting with Shah Rukh was the 50-year-old actor's understanding of other people.
	"After meeting him, I realised he is such a large-hearted man. For me, as a director, that actor becomes very important who can understand other human beings and Shah Rukh has great understanding of people."
	Rai is currently working on the script and hopes to start the film by the end of the year.
	"Right now the work is going on the story. I am totally in sync with Khaan saab, we are in touch. I am ...

Film with Shah Rukh my most ambitious project: Aanand L Rai

Indian-born filmmaker Rajiv Terwardker has finally managed to get a release date for his dream cross-cultural film "Free State" after a long wait of four years.
	"Free State" is a social drama revolving around the love story of a young Indian man from a shopkeeper's family and a white Afrikaner church leader's daughter, who lives in Free State.
	The movie is based in an era when cross-cultural relationships were banned by apartheid legislation.
	Terwardker decided to make the film after initiating the first Utkarsh Marathi Film Festival in South Africa in 2012.
	He then organized Indian International Film Festival (IIFFSA) of South Africa 2014, where Sallas De Jager won the best director award and Terwardker was quick to bring Jager on board for "Free State".
	"I was hoping that I will get the best director from South Africa and work with him to accomplish my first dream project in the South African film industry," Terwardker said at the South African premiere of the film.
	The movie .

Producer Rajiv Terwardker's cross-cultural film to be released

Actress Swara Bhaskar, who has been striking a fine balance between commercial and small films, says her roles in mainstream films help her draw audiences' attention towards independent projects.
	Swara has acted in small films like "Listen Amaya", "Machli Jaal Ki Rani Hai" and commercial films like "Ranjhaana", "Tanu Weds Manu" and "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo".
	Now, she will be seen next in "Nil Battey Sannata".
	"It's important that small films get a better platform. Like 'Ship of Thesus' got attention due to Kiran Roa and same was the case with 'The Lunch Box' (which) had Karan Johar. Our film 'Nil Battey Sannata' has Anand L Rai and Eros International so it's a positive thing for you," Swara told PTI.
	The 28-year-old actress says she feels lucky to have got meaty characters in commercial films.
	"People today know me more because of commercial films like 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo', 'Tanu Weds Manu'. It is important to do commercial films for longevity. Due to my presence in commercial ...

Big films help bring more audience for small projects: Swara

Singer Ricky Martin and his new boyfriend Jwan Yosef made their first appearance as a couple at the amFAR Inspiration Gala in Sao Paolo, Brazil.
	Martin, 44, and Yosef walked hand-in-hand on the red carpet wearing black tuxedos.
	 The Grammy Award winner almost confirmed his relationship status on Instagram by posting a photo of two of them. "Yup" he captioned the picture.
	Yosef, 32, also shared a photo and wrote, "We cleaned up good. THANK YOU @amfar for an amazing event @riccardotisci17 ph: @lecovianaphotos"
	Painter by profession, Yosef, was born in Syria and now lives in London.
	Martin, who is a father to seven-year-old twin sons Matteo and Valentino, was in a relationship three-year relationship with Carlos Gonzalez Abella, whom he split from in January 2014.

Ricky Martin, new boyfriend Jwan Yosef make red carpet debut

Singer Chris Brown is being sued by Nia Guzman as she seeks more child support for their daughter Royalty.
	Nia, who has now become a full-time resident of Los Angeles, has filed a new lawsuit against the 26-year-old singer asking him to pay her a lot more for child support than he already gives, reported Hollywood Life.
	"Nia is absurd. She's been living in California for months and has established residency there just so she could take Chris to court in LA for more child support! The case is already in affect and Nia wants more than what they agreed upon in Houston.
	"She wants more - way more - because Royalty deserves every opportunity that life has to offer. Chris continues to flash his gold and diamonds around on Instagram, and him buying a new Ferrari every day infuriates Nia. She's trying to secure Royalty's future and she wishes Chris would understand that," a source said.
	As previously reported, the two fought over Royalty's support in the past, with Nia demanding USD ...

Chris Brown being sued for child support by Nia Guzman

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has paid tribute to character actor Lalita Pawar on her 100th birth anniversary.
	The 73-year-old "Wazir" actor said his "Do Aur Do Paanch" co-star was a dynamic and versatile performer.
	"100 th birth Anniversary of late Lalita Pawar ji. Dynamic, versatile with stand out performances!, " Bachchan tweeted.
 	Bachchan and Pawar worked together in "Bombay to Goa," "Nastik," "Manzil," "Do Anjaane," and "Anand".
	Born in Nasik, Pawar started her acting career at age nine with 1928 film "Raja Harishchandra".
	Known particularly for playing scheming mother-in-law in the movies, she was honoured with Sangeet Natak Akademi award in 1961.

Amitabh Bachchan pays tribute to Lalita Pawar

Actress Doris Roberts, who played the role of Marie Barone on popular TV show "Everybody Loves Raymond", has died at the age of 90.
	The news was confirmed by her co-star Patricia Heaton on Twitter.
	Roberts died in Los Angeles, reported TMZ.
	The actress earned 11 Emmy nominations, including seven for playing Marie on the TV show and winning four for the show.
	As intrusive Marie, Roberts made her son and his wife's life difficult on the show, which ran from 1996-2005.

'Everybody Loves Raymond' star Doris Roberts dies

Rapper Iggy Azalea says she and her fiance Nick Young are still together.
	The 25-year-old Austrlian rapper took to Twitter to give update on her relationship with the basketball player.
	"For the record, I haven't broken up with Nick. We are together and I would love to be given a little (a lot) of privacy on the matter," Azalea wrote.
	She added that her focus now was her career, so she only loved to be asked about her music, not her relationship.
	"I always answer questions honestly. But my job is to promote my music, not my relationship. I'd love to be interviewed about the former only," she added.
	Last week, Azalea opened up about why she decided to ditch her engagement ring. She said that she wanted Nick to do some extra work for her before he could see her wearing the ring again.

Iggy Azalea denies Nick Young split

Filmmaker Juan Antonio Bayona is set to direct "Jurassic World 2.".
	"Jurassic World" helmer Colin Trevorrow and producer Frank Marshall took to Twitter to confirm the news.
	"Proud to collaborate with one of my favorite filmmakers on the next Jurassic adventure. JA Bayona, it's all yours," Colin Trevorrow tweeted.
	"Thrilled to announce JA Bayona is on board to direct JW2. Welcome to the team @FilmBayona!," Marshall wrote.
	Trevorrow has written the sequel with Derek Connolly and Chris Pratt is expected to return.

Juan Antonio Bayona to helm 'Jurassic World 2'

Ever since the project was announced speculations were rife that Pooja Bhatt's "Cabaret" is based on the life of actress Helen, but the film's director Kaustav Narayan Niyogi rubbishes such rumours.
	"It's not true. It is the story of a girl from Jharkhand who runs away from her village, reaches Mumbai, goes to Dubai and then returns to Mumbai again as a 'diva'. It has no connection to Helen at all," Kaustav told PTI.
	"Cabaret" marks the directorial debut of Kaustav, who is a renowned ad-filmmaker.
	The film is produced by filmmaker-actress Pooja Bhatt and the director says he wrote the movie in two weeks after Bhatt suggested him the title.
	"Pooja (Bhatt) was coaxing me to make a film for a long time and I decided to take the plunge. One day she just gave me the title 'Cabaret'. I wrote a story around it in two weeks and we were ready," he added.
	The romantic-drama stars Richa Chadda in the lead role of a small town girl making it big in the glamour industry.
	Kaustav says the ...

'Cabaret' not based on Helen: Kaustav

The master puppeteer who gave life to mammoth puppets besides song and dance sequences in modern puppetry, is back with a one-of-its-kind exhibition detailing the journey of Zorastrianism, considered among the oldest religions in the world.
	Sangeet Natak Academi award winner, Dadi Pudumjee is one of the curators of the 'Everlasting Flame International' exhibition, being held at premier cultural institutes in the capital under Humari Dharohar scheme in collaboration with Culture Ministry and city based Parzor Foundation.
	Pudumjee, an established name in the world of puppetry has designed Amesha Spenta- a class of divine entities in Zorastrianism for the 'Threads of Continuity' exhibition on show presently at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts here.
	"My creation represents the six immortal elements of air, water, earth, fire, metal and human mind. Amesha Spenta in Zorastrianism represent the duality of life i.E. The existence of good and evil. It talks about the dilemma we ...

Time to institutionalise puppetry: Dadi Pudumjee

Popular Bollywood singer Kailash Kher feels that folk and sufi music have a great future in Hindi films since the music is in tune with the taste of the masses in the sub-continent.
	Kher says that music rooted to the earth is witnessing a surge in Bollywood films, and that is the reason why Punjabi and Rajasthani folk tunes and lyrics are getting popular in the past 10 years.
	Talking to PTI, Kher, who has sung more than 50 songs for Hindi films, named Vishawl Bharadwaj, Asutosh Gowariker, Shimit Amin and Dibakar Banerjee among some filmmakers in whose films music gets a fresh treatment.
	Kher was in the city to  launch his "Ishq Anokha" music video.
	He said, "In recent times I sang in the national award winner 'Bahubali' and the title song of "Dum Laga Ke Haisha". I am happy at the way my brand of music is being blended with the present-day films."
         Asked about the reason behind the non-film folk albums not getting as much popularity as film songs, Kher said, non-film songs 

Folk, sufi music have great future in Hindi films, says Kher

Singer Mel B will host the upcoming 2016 RBS British LGBT Awards on May 13.
 	The "America's Got Talent" presenter is set to co-host Britain's biggest gay awards show and revealed how "proud" she is to show her support for the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community, reported Female First.
	"I am really excited to be hosting the 2016 British LGBT Awards next month. It is a fantastic event that recognises the LGBT people doing wonderful things and the straight allies who give so much support to the LGBT community," she said.
	"I'm proud to be part of it. It is going to be a brilliant night filled with surprises and a glitzy guest list that is just fabulous. The British LGBT Awards is the hottest ticket in town."
	Mel, 40, and co-host Duncan James will preside over the ceremony at London's Grand Connaught Rooms and stars including Years and Years frontman Olly Alexander, Boy George, Cara Delevingne and Sam Smith have been nominated.
	Awards founder, Sarah Garrett, said, 

Mel B to host British LGBT Awards

Actor Joe Manganiello was reportedly hospitalised late last week following dangerous appendicitis and a serious surgery.
	The 39-year-old "True Blood" alum entered the hospital for an appendix removal, but when doctors began to perform the surgery, they found out things were worse than they thought, reported TMZ.
	A source said that the 39-year-old actor's appendix might have burst, prompting doctors to do the emergency surgery. It was later said that he was doing well, but he remained at the hospital.
	This isn't the only health issue Joe has been dealing with. He ripped a bicep on the set of "Magic Mike" and had a surgery as a result.
	Just before his hospitalisation, he was forced to drop out of History Channel's upcoming TV series called "Six". The role that he was supposed to play is now being recast.

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