Swara Bhasker today defended her "Veere Di Wedding" co-star, Kareena Kapoor Khan, from a troll who shamed the actor for marrying Saif Ali Khan.
The 30-year-old actor recently shared Kareena's photo on Twitter, where she could be seen holding a placard demanding justice for the minor girl, whose gangrape-murder in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district shocked the entire country.
A user criticised Kareena for marrying into a Muslim family and naming her son, Taimur.
"She should be ashamed of the fact that despite being a Hindu (she) is married to a Muslim. Has a child with him and named him Taimur, after a brutal Islamic barbarian (sic)" the person wrote in reply to the actor's tweet.
Swara slammed the Twitter user for spreading hate.
"You should be ashamed you exist. That God gave you a brain which you chose to fill with hate and a mouth you chose to spew filth from.
"You are a shame on India and Hindus. That s**ts like you feel emboldened to talk this crap publicly is this government's .

Swara blasts troll for shaming Kareena

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With a steady decline in audio  CD sales in recent years, a leading music label has decided to  use the digital media to launch a large collection of Rabindra  Sangeet numbers, this Bengali New Year.
Popular songs by late Rabindra Sangeet exponent  Debrata Biswas would be posted on the platform, Mahua Lahiri  said on behalf of Asha Audio.
"Today's generation is more adaptive to the digital  medium and we can also include a large number of songs in a  chip. This is our 'Bangla Nababarsho' gift for the Tagore  lovers. It is named 'Relive the Baritone Magic - 24 Carat  Gold' by Debabrata Biswas," Lahiri said.
With the emergence of digital media, audiences cutting  across age groups are hooked to the new medium, and so 500  timeless tracks by Biswas were loaded on a 16 GB memory  card/music card, Lahiri said.
The music label has already launched another  composition called 'Sajani Sajani' - a compilation of Tagore  songs by Debojyoti Mishra and Debalina Ghosh - on YouTube, she  said.
The .

Digital media replaces audio CD launches this Bengali new year

Shekhar Kapoor, who headed the feature film jury for this year's National Film Awards, has said the quality of regional cinema left him "stunned".
The veteran filmmker appealed to the media to highlight the good films being made outside mainstream Hindi cinema.
While announcing the National Film Awards on Friday, Kapur said he was moved by the regional cinema, particularly Malayalam, and films such as "Bhayanakam", "Take Off", and "Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum".
The 72-year-old director tweeted, "What an eye-opener it has been chairing the National Film Awards 2018. The quality of regional cinema has left us stunned.
"It's world class and it's time to take away the tag of regional cinema. For Hindi cinema no longer can compete with the quality we saw from other languages."
Kapur also said the mainstream media should focus more on regional films, which remains "hidden" from the audiences.
"Unfortunately, mainstream media and Bollywood enjoy a highly incestuous relationship. So the ...

Shekhar Kapur 'stunned' by regional cinema at National Awards

Emma Thompson has been roped in to direct the Nanny McPhee stage musical after playing the title character in the 2005 movie.
The 59-year-old actor is not expected star in the film-to-stage adaptation, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
She is also set to write the lyrics for the stage outing and singer-songwriter Gary Clark will compose the music.
Thompson played the strange yet beloved nanny who used magic to rein in seven misbehaving children in her care. She penned the screenplay for the movie.
The actor also co-wrote the sequel, "Nanny McPhee Returns", with Christianna Brand, on whose "Nurse Matilda" book series the original "Nanny McPhee" movie was based.
Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, from Working Title Films, will produce.

Emma Thompson to direct 'Nanny McPhee' musical

Kanye West resurfaced on Twitter after he deactivated his account in May last year, only to decommission it again.
The 40-year-old rapper made a comeback on the micro-blogging site and it appeared his older tweets were being deleted.
West shared an article and claimed Nike's Monarch Sneaker provided "YEEZY 700 VIBES".
Yeezy Boost is the rapper's official collaboration sneaker with Adidas.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey quoted the tweet and wrote, "Welcome back @kanyewest!"
West liked and retweeted Dorsey's post. He later deleted the original post.

Kanye West reactivates Twitter, deactivates again

Robert Downey Jr became an instant fan favourite when he first starred in "Iron Man" and after a decade, amid the reports of him dropping the armour, director Joe Russo says no actor can replace the Hollywood star as Tony Stark.
There have been rumours that Downey Jr, who has played the iconic superhero in around 10 Marvel films, including the upcoming "Avengers: Infinity War" and its sequel, will step down as Iron Man after the release of "Infinity War".
"There is nobody who can take over Iron Man from Robert. I don't think the audience would accept that. He never mentioned to us about leaving 'Iron Man', but it will happen at some point of time.
"He can't play the character forever. I am sure there are lots other things he wants to do in his career. But he loves playing the character, I know that, and we love working together. We will see where it goes from here," Joe, who has co-helmed the film with brother Anthony Russo, said in a group interview here.
"Infinity War" boasts of a ..

Nobody can take over Iron Man from Robert Downey Jr: Joe Russo

Donald Glover is in for double glory in his "Saturday Night Live" debut as the actor will both host and perform as the musical guest on the May 5 episode.
The news was announced during the April 14 episode, hosted by John Mulaney, EW reported.
"SNL" official Twitter handle also confirmed the news with a picture that had words "May 5... Donald Glover... Childish Gambino" written on three different-coloured cards.
The photo was captioned, "Mark your calendars! May 5!!!! #SNL."
Childish Gambino is Glover's hip hop act.
The "Atlanta" star joins the list of the few artistes who have both presented and performed as the musical guest in a single "SNL" episode, such as Mick Jagger, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars.

Donald Glover to host SNL and perform as musical guest

Malin Akerman said her "Rampage" co-star Dwayne Johnson is "like a big teddy bear".
The 39-year-old actor said the former professional wrestler had a warm smile that lit up any room he entered.
"That guy has more charisma in his little finger than anyone! I mean, he just is like a big teddy bear! His smile just warms the room and he's lovely.
"He's everything that you wish that he was. I can't say anything bad about the guy, unfortunately," Akerman said in an appearance on People Now.
She added that Johnson, who's about to welcome his second daughter with girlfriend Lauren Hashian, is a "super softie".
Due of April 25, the baby girl will be Johnson's third daughter.
He is also a father to Jasmine Lia, two and Simone Alexandra, 16, with former wife Dany Garcia.

Dwayne Johson is like a big teddy bear: Malin Akerman

Mariah Carey, who recently revealed that she suffers from bipolar II disorder, has thanked her fans for lifting her spirits with their "overwhelming support".
Earlier this week, the 48-year-old singer told People magazine she was first diagnosed with the condition in 2001, when she was hospitalised for a physical and mental health breakdown.
The pop diva is currently in therapy and taking medication for bipolar II disorder, which involves periods of depression as well as hypomania.
Carey took to Instagram to express her gratitude to her followers.
"I've been hard at work, feeling inspired by each of your stories and uplifted by your overwhelming support. Let's continue to encourage each other on our journeys," she wrote.
The "Shake It Off" hitmaker also shared a behind-the-scenes snapshot from a photo shoot, in which she appears happy.

Uplifted by overwhelming support: Mariah Carey on opening up about bipolar disorder

Singer Ricky Martin said he and his husband want to expand their brood.
The 46-year-old singer, who has nine-year-old twins Matteo and Valentino which he now shares with husband Jwan Yosef whom he wed in January, said they are only getting started.
"(We were two kids and one dad) and then it became two daddies and two children. And we're only starting - we want a bigger family. We want more babies," Martin told OK! magazine.
The "Assassination of Gianni Versace" star said he is beyond impressed with the level of intellect of his children and is trying to expose them "to sports, to life, to the arts" as much as possible.
"The conversations I have with them nowadays are just incredible. The level of their intellect is so out there. I wasn't thinking that way when I was nine-years-old. The questions that they come up with, the conclusions they reach at such a young age - it's evolution. It's very noticeable, the difference between one generation to the other.
"They are smarter than me! ..

Ricky Martin wants to have more children

Nicki Minaj has teased fans that she is all set to announce new tour dates.
The 35-year-old rapper, who recently dropped two new singles from her forthcoming album, "Chun-Li" and "Barbie Tingz", said she saw her "official tour schedule" and she was ready to go on a trek.
"I def missed you guys. Thank you to all of you. Creatively, I've never felt better. See soon & see u guys on tour. I saw my official tour schedule today (sic)" Minaj replied to a fan on Twitter.
The "Anaconda" hitmaker was lately keeping a low profile on social media until April 10, when she teased her followers with the artwork of her two singles.

Nicki Minaj teases tour plans

Singer Avril Lavingne has teased that a new album might be in the works.
The 33-year-old singer shared a cryptic black-and-white photo on Twitter, where she can be seen scribbling on a piece of paper and holding an acoustic guitar in another hand.
Lavigne captioned the picture, "Homestretch B**tches".
This would be her sixth album.
Last September, the singer had hinted that new music will "be here before you know it."
Her last, an eponymous LP, released in 2013.

Avril Lavigne hints new LP in cryptic post

Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr, known to fans internationally as the iconic Iron Man, believes the upcoming film "Avengers: Infinity War" may be the best work to come from the Marvel franchise till date.
The 53-year-old actor, who completes 10 years in MCU this year, said the team always tries to do a better job from the previous films and this time with "Infinity War", they may have "nailed it".
The upcoming film is inarguably one of the largest superhero gatherings, with Guardians of Galaxy pitching in to help the Avengers thwart Thanos (played by Josh Brolin), being touted the deadliest villain they ever faced, from collecting all the Infinity Stones.
"We might be making the movies but we also are fans and critics of our own work. We try to make it better. But I think this time, we might have nailed it," Downey Jr said at a press conference for the film here.
The actor was accompanied by co-actors Benedict Cumberbatch (Dr Strange) and Karen Gillian (Nebula).
When asked how ...

We are fans and critics of our own work: Robert Downey Jr

Actors Agyness Deyn and Gayle Rankin are on board the punk rock feature "Her Smell" with Elisabeth Moss.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Moss will star as Becky Something, the lead singer of a pioneering female rock band, who struggles with the pressures of fame, handling her ex-husband and drug abuse as she attempts a comeback.
While Deyn will portray Marielle, Becky's best friend who finally leaves the punk partying culture behind only to be reunited with her friend years later once they make amends, Rankin will play Ali the sober, drummer who is a balancing agent in the band.
Alex Ross Perry, who has previously collaborated with Moss on two other features, wrote and will direct the movie.
Matthew Pernicaro will produce under the Bow and Arrow banner.

Agyness Deyn, Gayle Rankin join Elisabeth Moss in 'Her Smell'

Lily James said she was overwhelmed with emotion when she was waiting to meet Meryl Streep on the sets of the "Mamma Mia!" sequel.
The 29-year-old actor plays the younger self of Streep's character Donna in "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again".
"(Meryl) was singing this song in a chapel and it was so emotional. I was sat outside knowing I was about to meet her. And crying. And it was like: 'Hold it together, Lily!' It was too much!" James told PorterEdit.
The actor said, while prepping for the role, she tried to steer clear of Streep's aura and focused on the essence of her character.
"I tried not to focus on the Meryl Streep-ness of it all, but tried to focus on the Donna Sheridan-ness of it all.
"Having said that, I did go through all of Meryl's movies, especially stuff from when she was younger. I loved watching 'Postcards from the Edge' - there's a spunky kind of madness where she sings in that - and even 'Death Becomes Her'."
James added the multiple-time Oscar winner made her feel ...

Lily James cried while waiting to meet Meryl Streep

Comic legend Stan Lee has filed a case against his former manager Jerardo Olivarez for business fraud.
The 92-year-old former editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics has sued Olivarez after an in-depth investigative piece by The Hollywood Reporter about an alleged elder abuse and a sour feud over his estate came to light.
As per the complaint, filed yesterday by his attorney Jonathan Freund in LA County Superior Court, Lee alleges Olivarez is one of many "unscrupulous businessmen, sycophants and opportunists" who are seeking to take advantage of him after his wife, Joan Lee's death in July last year.
Freund writes in the complaint, "While Lee was in great distress over this severe loss, Olivarez... Fired his banker of 26 years. They also fired his lawyers of many years and caused approximately USD 4.6 million dollars to be transferred out of Lee's Merrill Lynch Account without Lee's authorisation."
The former manager, who was introduced to Lee by his daughter JC, then convinced the veteran ..

Stan Lee sues ex-business manager for fraud

Celebrity fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has slammed the #MeToo movement, saying he is "fed up" with it.
Lagerfeld, who has been the head designer at Chanel since 1983, criticised women for taking 20 years "to remember" and narrate their stories of sexual harassment they were allegedly subjected to.
The 84-year-old German designer pointed out that "there were no prosecution witnesses" in all cases that came to light under #MeToo.
"I'm fed up with (the Me too movement)... What shocks me most in all of this are the starlets who have taken 20 years to remember what happened. Not to mention the fact there are no prosecution witnesses," Lagerfeld told French magazine Numero.
Asked whether the movements like #MeToo and Time's Up prove to be hurdles in his approach to work, Lagerfeld said, "Absolutely not."
"I read somewhere that now you must ask a model if she is comfortable with posing. It's simply too much, from now on, as a designer, you can't do anything," he added.
He also said that ..

Karl Lagerfeld 'fed up' with #MeToo movement

Actor Sunny Leone today pledged to protect her children from all the "evil" in the world and said kids should be able to feel safe against "hurtful" people.
The 36-year-old actor's remarks come after the entire country erupted in outrage against Kathua rape-murder and Unnao rape.
Leone took to Twitter to condemn the two brutal incidents, saying children should be protected at "all costs".
"I promise with every ounce of my heart, soul and body to protect you from everything and everyone who is evil in this world. Even if that means giving my life for your safety.
"Children should feel safe against evil, hurtful people. Let's hold our children a little closer to us! Protect at all costs!" she wrote.
The actor also shared her picture with daughter, Nisha, whom she adopted with husband Daniel Weber in July 2017.
The couple also welcomed twins - Asher and Noah - via surrogacy last March.

Children should feel safe against evil, hurtful people: Sunny Leone

Rapper Kanye West has revealed that he is penning a philosophy book called "Break the Simulation".
West talked about the project in an interview with his interior designer Axel Vervoordt in The Hollywood Reporter and said the book would cover art and spirituality.
"I've got this new concept that I've been digging into. I'm writing a philosophy book right now called 'Break the Simulation'. And I've got this philosophy - or let's say it's just a concept because sometimes philosophy sounds too heavy-handed," West said.
During the conversation, the 40-year-old musician also described his obsession with photographs and the relationship people share with them.
"I've got a concept about photographs, and I'm on the fence about photographs - about human beings being obsessed with photographs - because it takes you out of the now and transports you into the past or transports you into the future.
"It can be used to document, but a lot of times it overtakes (people). People dwell too much in the 

I'm writing a philosophy book: Kanye West

"Desperate Housewives" alum Eva Longoria threw a major shade at her co-star Teri Hatcher, almost confirming the long-running rumour that they were not the best of friends.
When the actor, who appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Show", was asked if the four main leads of the series shared a close bond, she replied in the negative.
Longoria, who will receive her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next week, said two of her three co-actors Felicity Huffman and Marcia Cross will be present to root for her.
Kimmel asked her, "And you guys all hate each other now?"
The 43-year-old actor said, "No! Felicity Huffman and Marcia are going to be at my star ceremony. Felicity is giving a speech. We're very good friends."
When Kimmel pressed, "All of you?"
"No," Longoria replied, laughing. "But 99 per cent of us are."
When Kimmel asked if the reboot of the ABC series was in the works, Longoria said, "No, I mean it's always coming up on interviews and stuff, but no, nobody from ABC has brought it up. But ...

Eva Longoria throws shade at 'Desperate Housewives' co-star Teri Hatcher

Veteran actor and BJP MP Hema Malini today echoed the views expressed by Union Minister Maneka Gandhi and demanded that rapists of children below 12 years must be "hanged to death".
Yesterday, Maneka said that she had asked her department to work on a proposal to amend the Protection of Children Against Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act to bring in the provision of death penalty for the rape of a minor below the age of 12 years.
Taking to Twitter, Malini called for a national movement against "animals who don't spare even babies" and said media should also support the cause.
"Daily newspaper reports of rape happening in every part of our country! Kathua, Unnao are (nothing) but two of the long list of shame. Can these mindless rapists even be classified as human beings? They are beasts on the rampage & should be hanged to death for their heinous crimes," Malini, who is the BJP MP from Mathura, tweeted.
"There should be a national uprising with strong support from the media, against ...

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