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Minor girl raped at theatre
A minor girl was allegedly raped at a cinema theatre here today, police said. The girl (15) lives in front of the theatre at Borabanda area and had gone to the theatre this morning to fetch water, they said. A 20-year-old worker allegedly raped her in the cellar of the theatre, they said. A case of rape was registered following a complaint from the girl's brother, police added.
Sonam Kapoor to marry Delhi-based businessman on May 8
Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor is all set to marry Delhi-based businessman Anand Ahuja on May 8.The wedding is set to take place in Mumbai.An official statement released by both the Kapoor and Ahuja families on Tuesday confirmed the wedding date."The Kapoor and Ahuja families take great joy and pride, in announcing the marriage of Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja," read the official statement.The confirmation came amid rumours about Neerja actor's wedding had been doing rounds on social media.The so-called rumour mill began operating last week after Sonam's Mumbai home was spotted all decked up with festive lights.Reportedly, choreographer Farah Khan and Karan Johar were also spotted at Anil Kapoor's residence on Friday, as the two celebrities were said to be organising some functions over there.
Singer Sona Mohapatra accuses Sufi NGO of 'threats'
Singer Sona Mohapatra on Tuesday accused a Sufi Muslim NGO, Madariya Sufi Foundation (MSF), of hurling threats after it found her music video "Tori Surat" vulgar and which could flare communal passions. The MSF has denied the charge.
Actress Sonam Kapoor to wed Anand Ahuja on May 8
Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor will marry Delhi-based businessman Anand Ahuja here on May 8, the family has confirmed following weeks of speculation around the wedding.
Sonam Kapoor to tie the knot with Anand Ahuja on May 8
Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor is all set to exchange wedding vows with longtime beau Anand Ahuja on May 8 here. "The Kapoor & Ahuja families, take great joy and pride, in announcing the marriage of Sonam and Anand. The wedding will take place on May 8 in Mumbai. "Since it is an intimate affair, we request you to respect the family's need for privacy. Thank you for all your blessings and love, as we celebrate this special moment in our lives," Kapoor and Ahuja family said in a joint statement. Wedding preparations were in full swing as Kapoor's bungalow was decorated with lighting. Sonam, 32, has been dating the Delhi-based fashion entrepreneur since past few years. Both of them have been spotted together on several occasions but they never confirmed anything officially. Anand accompanied Sonam to last year's National Film Awards making their relationship official, when the actor received a special mention for her performance in "Neerja". Sonam will next be seen in"Veere Di Wedding"
15 'karigars' worked for 8 months for 'Mahanati'
Designer Naveen Sangli of L Bajrang Pershad Jewellers says that he along with his team spent eight months to finalise the right jewellery pieces for "Mahanati", a biopic on legendary actress Savitri. Seventy jewelleries were customized with 35 pieces recreated by 15 'karigars' to create the looks from 1950 to 1980.
Grammy winner Ricky Kej honoured in Canada
Grammy winning composer Ricky Kej was awarded a 'Certificate of Appreciation by The House of Commons of Canada.
15 'karigars' worked for 8 months for 'Mahanti'
Designer Naveen Sangli of L Bajrang Pershad Jewellers says that he along with his team spent eight months to finalise the right jewellery pieces for "Mahanti", a biopic on legendary actress Savitri. Seventy jewelleries were customized with 35 pieces recreated by 15 'karigars' to create the looks from 1950 to 1980.
Sona reaches out to Mumbai Police after email threat on latest song
Outspoken singer Sona Mohapatra has approached the police after a Sufi foundation sent her a "threatening email" over her latest single "Tori Surat", a rendition of Ameer Khusrau's famous Sufi song. Sona, who has been vocal on various social issues and controversies and attacked Salman Khan after his conviction in the blackbuck poaching case, took to Twitter to draw the Mumbai Police's attention to the email from the Madariya Sufi Foundation. "Respected @CPMumbaiPolice, I have been sent a threatening email notice from the Madariya Sufi Foundation demanding that I take down a music video that has been passed by the censor board of India and I would like to forward the same to your official email id along with my response," she said on Twitter yesterday. She added that the foundation claimed her video was vulgar and would "flare communal tensions". The singer also claimed that the police had not taken any action when she reached out to them to complain about death and rape threats she .
Exclusive: Hasbro to acquire Power Rangers, other franchises from Saban - sources
(Reuters) - Toy maker Hasbro Inc has agreed to acquire children's entertainment and merchandising franchises, including the characters of the superhero TV show Power Rangers, from Saban Entertainment for around $520 million in cash and stock, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
Jackie Chan's estranged gay daughter is 'homeless'
Actor Jackie Chan's estranged gay daughter and her partner claim they have been homeless and have been sleeping under a bridge "due to homophobic parents".
People love to pretend they're offended: 'The Simpsons' creator Matt Groening
"The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening has responded to the Apu controversy, saying people love to express fake offence nowadays. The animated sitcom, which recently became America's longest running scripted show with 636 episodes till date, has been criticised for its stereotypical portrayal of the South Asian community which came to light after Hari Kondabolu called out the makers through his documentary, "The Problem with Apu". When asked if Apu Nahasapeemapetilon's part, who is a South Asian, was meant to be a stereotype, Groening told USA Today, "Not really. I'm proud of what we do on the show. And I think it's a time in our culture where people love to pretend they're offended." Recently, the show addressed the controversy in the April 8 episode where one of the characters Lisa said some things "started decades ago and was applauded and inoffensive, is now politically incorrect". But this explanation did not go down well with the critics. When asked what did it mean when Marge ...
Quentin Tarantino objects to asset sale of TWC, says company owes him $4m in royalties
Director Quentin Tarantino is among the Hollywood A-listers who have objected to the asset sale of embattled production house The Weinstein Company (TWC). The film company is currently taking bids for its assets as it faces bankruptcy in the aftermath of a massive sexual harassment scandal involving its co-founder Harvey Weinstein in October last year. The "Hateful Eight" director has filed court documents stating that the company owes him over USD four million in royalties for his films. He is joined by a host of big names like Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence, Rachel McAdams, Jake Gyllenhaal and others. Tarantino claims that the TWC has to pay USD 300,000 for "Grindhouse", USD 575,000 for "Inglorious Basterds", USD 1.25 million for "Django Unchained" and nearly USD 2.5 million for "Hateful Eight", according to The Hollywood Reporter. Tarantino and Weinstein collaborated on a number of projects, starting from "Pulp Fiction". However, their ties soured ...
Court rejects plea against Salman, Shilpa
A Ludhiana court on Tuesday rejected the petition against Bollywood actors Salman Khan and Shilpa Shetty that sought action against them in SC/ST Act for allegedly using derogatory words for a particular community.The actors have been accused of humiliating and insulting the Valmiki community by using the word 'bhangi' in separate TV shows.Presumably, Khan had used the word during the promotion of his film 'Tiger Zinda Hai', while referring to his dancing skills.Shilpa had reportedly used the word to describe how she looks at home.
'The Simpsons' creator brushes off Apu controversy
Matt Groening, creator of "The Simpsons", has brushed off criticism over the Apu character, saying people love to fake taking offence.
Aditi Rao Hydari opens up about #MeToo movement
Actress Aditi Rao Hydari says women in the film industry need to take up responsibility if they want to see a real change.
Steven Komarow dies, ex-AP journalist
Steven Komarow, CQ Roll Call's executive editor and a longtime Associated Press and USA Today journalist steeped in the ways of Washington and war, has died at 61. Komarow died in a hospital Sunday after a long illness complicated by a recent accident, his employer said. The famously unflappable Komarow spent nearly 20 years with AP 1978 to 1993, and 2006 to 2010 and rose to become deputy chief of AP's Washington bureau before leaving for Bloomberg News to steer defense, justice and White House coverage. In 2015, he joined CQ Roll Call as vice president and news director before his elevation a year later to executive editor and senior vice president. Komarow also worked for a dozen years for USA Today, covering wars in Afghanistan and Iraq before returning to AP as assistant and then deputy international editor. For all of Komarow's accomplishments in journalism, one of the most indelible episodes of his career came when he served as an impromptu hostage negotiator in December 1982.
Rahul Dholakia's plea to government on promoting Indian films (Movie Snippets)
National Award winning director Rahul Dholakia of "Parzania" and "Raees" fame, says ministers don't need to go to the Cannes Film Festival to promote the country's cinema.
Blake Lively deletes all her Instagram posts
Actor Blake Lively has deleted all her Instagram posts and is now following only 27 people named Emily Nelson. The 30-year-old actor's social media account has been a fan favourite with over 20.4 million followers courtesy her fashion posts and pranks on husband Ryan Reynolds, but users were left stunned when they found her official page completely blank. Her last, now-deleted, post was a photo of a completed game of Hangman, the answer to which was: ''What happened to Emily?'' The cryptic question is now Lively's Instagram biography. She has also removed her display picture. Lively's blank Instagram and sudden obsession with Emily Nelson hints at her upcoming film, "A Simple Favor". The movie, directed by Paul Feig and also starring Anna Kendrick, is an adaptation of a book by the same name in which a woman named Emily Nelson mysteriously vanishes. Some of the Emily Nelsons on social media were left wondering, publicly, why the Hollywood star has suddenly started following ...
'Bharat' recce takes director near Indo-Pakistan border
Director Ali Abbas Zafar is busy scouting locations for his next project "Bharat", which features superstars Salman Khan and Priyanka Chopra.