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PETA condemns Salman's bail in Blackbuck poaching case
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India has condemned the decision of a Jodhpur Court to grant bail to Bollywood actor Salman Khan in connection with the 1998 blackbuck poaching case."While Salman Khan gets to go back home to his movie star life for now, blackbucks were made to pay the highest price, with their lives," PETA India CEO Manilal Valliyate said in a statement.Terming the decision in the actor's case "unusual," the NGO states that "these days, wildlife crime matters are commonly fast-tracked, bail is often denied, and offenders regularly receive seven-year prison sentences."Valliyate further said that the NGO has been involved in the case of a man from Maharashtra who killed a baboon as his first offense and has been denied bail for a record five times, and added that such cases usually warrant seven-year prison sentences."If animal abusers now expect to get bail easily or to have their cases dragged out, they are in for a major surprise," the CEO ...
Salman Khan's industry friends celebrate as actor gets bail
As superstar Salman Khan was today granted bail by a district and sessions court in Jodhpur in the 1998 black buck poaching case in which he has been sentenced to five years in jail, his friends and well-wishers from film industry expressed their happiness over the decision. District and Sessions Judge Ravindra Kumar Joshi allowed Salman's plea for bail and suspension of sentence so that he can file an appeal against his conviction and sentencing. Director of Salman's upcoming film "Race 3" Remo D'Souza told PTI, "I am happy that he has got bail. After working with him so closely I have become a huge fan of him not only as an actor but also as a human being. Almost 90 percent of the shoot for 'Race 3' is over and the remaining portions will mostly be shot in India." The 52-year-old actor, who had spent two nights in the Jodhpur Central Jail after his sentencing on Thursday, was granted bail on a bond of Rs 50,000 and two sureties of like amount, Defence counsel Mahesh Bora said, ...
Noted Assamese film-maker Munin Barua passes away
National award winning Assamese film-maker Munin Barua passed away today following a prolonged illness, family sources said. He was 72 and is survived by wife Manjula Barua and two children. Barua, popularly called Bhaimon da, was suffering from cancer and breathed his last at his residence here in the wee hours today, his family sources said. His wife, Manjula Barua is a costume designer in the Assamese film industry. Recipient of National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Assamese in 2005 for his film 'Dinabandhoo', Barua's popular films include 'Pratima', 'Pita Putro', 'Pahari Kanya', 'Prabhati Pokhir Gaan', 'Hiya Diya Niya', 'Daag', 'Nayak', 'Kanyadaan', 'Bidhata', 'Barood', 'Rong', 'Raamdhenu' and 'Priyar Priyo'. He was also awarded the state award for best director for his film 'Nayak' for the year 2001-02 and had received the Lifetime Achievement Award 2017 from Prag Cine Awards for his immense contributions to Assamese film industry. In 2000, his film 'Hiya ...
Ben Affleck surprise young Batman fan in hospice
Ben Affleck played a real-life superhero to an 11-year-old refugee named Mukuta who is currently battling terminal cancer. The "Batman" star came to know about the young boy's love for the superhero earlier this week and the Hollywood actor took a break from filming "Triple Frontier" in Hawaii to FaceTime with him. "Such a memorable day for Mukuta who's a super #Batman fan. He received a phone call from @BenAffleck today. Thanks to the widespread community support and helping us deliver on our mission: To Improve the Lives of Those We Serve," Hospice Atlanta centre tweeted. Affleck also offered to help fly Mukuta's mother from Zimbabwe to Atlanta to be with her son during this difficult time. "#HospiceAtlanta & Mukuta's family are so thankful to @BenAffleck, who following his FaceTime conversation w/Mukuta yesterday, has graciously offered 2 fly his mother from Zimbabwe to reunite with her son," the center said. "A true superhero in action!".
Jennie Garth's husband Dave Abrams files for divorce
Jennie Garth's husband David Abrams has filed for divorce after nearly three years of marriage. Abrams filed on Friday, April 6, in Los Angeles County. He listed their date of separation as August 29, 2017, reported People magazine. The "Beverly Hills, 90210" alum, 46, and the actor-restauranteur, 36, met in 2014 on a blind date and wed at her Los Olivos, California, ranch home in July 2015. This will be the third divorce for Garth. She was married to Daniel B Clark from 1994 to 1996 and Peter Facinelli from 2001 to 2012. The "What I Like About You" star and the "Twilight" actor, 44, share daughters Luca, 20, Lola, 15, and Fiona, 11. In November, a source close to the couple said that while the two were not separated, they were "going through a rocky patch.
A.R. Rahman is very kind, loving person: Majid Majidi
Noted Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi, who worked with A.R. Rahman in his first Indian film "Beyond The Clouds", feels that the music maestro is a very "kind and loving person".
Salman Khan gets bail in Blackbuck poaching case
Bollywood actor Salman Khan has been granted bail by Jodhpur Court in connection with the Black buck poaching case.The bail plea was heard in a Jodhpur court on Saturday regarding the actor's conviction for five years in the endangered species' poaching case.Earlier, the hearing was supposed to happen on Friday, but was rescheduled to the next day due to the transfer of 88 judges by the Rajasthan High Court.The actor had on Thursday appealed for a bail following his conviction in the 20-year-old case.Salman was sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of killing two blackbucks in Jodhpur during the shooting of his movie 'Hum Saath Saath Hain' in 1998.The other four accused - actors Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Neelam, and Sonali Bendre - were acquitted in the case.
Pak's news channel goes off air, military's role suspected
Pakistan's largest television network Geo, has said that it has been forced to go off air in most parts of the country, apparently on the orders of the military, "as it flexes its authority over civilian institutions".Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal clarified that the incumbent government did not order the suspension of the channel. Also, he did not explain why the channel faces a blackout across the country."If viewers/readers cannot watch Geo News on their TV screens or if our channels have somehow been shifted from their original numbers, or if they are deprived of receiving their copies of Daily Jang or/and The News, they can lodge complaints at telephone number: 021-32271133," Geo TV has tweeted.Chief executive of the network, Geo, Mir Ibrahim Rahman, said, "We are off the air in 80 percent of the country", without pointing fingers at anyone, reported the New York Times.Geo News was shut down in cantonment areas pan-Pakistan and military-administered residential neighborhoods in .
Salman Khan gets bail in black buck poaching case
Actor Salman Khan was today granted bail by a district and sessions court here in the 1998 black buck poaching case in which he has been sentenced to five years in jail. District and Sessions Judge Ravindra Kumar Joshi heard the arguments of prosecution and defence which lasted for about an hour and pronounced the order at around 3 pm, a defence counsel said. Khan's sisters - Alvira and Arpita - were present during the hearing. The actor had spent two nights in the Jodhpur Central Jail after his sentencing on Thursday. The actor was convicted by a trial court and sentenced to five years in prison for killing two black bucks during the shooting of "Hum Saath Saath Hain" here.
Strip protest by aspiring actress in Hyderabad
An aspiring actress resorted to a strip protest on Saturday at the office of Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce here after alleging that some filmmakers had sexually exploited her.
'S Durga' director's open letter to PM Modi, decides not send film for National Awards
Director Sanal Kumar Sasidharan has written an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he has decided not to submit his film "S Durga" for the National Film Awards as he believes "a judicious decision" will not be taken regarding the movie. Sanal's decision comes after the film was unceremoniously dropped from the Indian Panorama section of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) last year. "... This film ('S Durga') could have been made a strong mark in the coming National Film Awards and be a contender for the awards. But, most painfully and with much resentment, I had to take a decision not to send my film to the National Film Awards. "You (PM) may not know the circumstances that led to my decision. I don't even know whether you will get to read this letter. But, I am writing this only in the belief that it is my duty as a citizen who loves the democratic set up and plurality of existence in this country to proclaim this aloud. The filmmaker said he has decided to ..
Telugu artist strips, demands justice for not getting work
A Telugu artist, Sri Reddy, stripped and staged a protest to demand justice for not getting any work in Telugu film industry.The incident took place in Film Nagar, where the artist removed her clothes and complained of not getting chances in the industry and women being exploited in Tollywood.Following the incidence, Banjarahills police reached the spot and urged the artist to file a formal complaint. Reddy refused and continued her protest.The artist's antics had gathered a huge crowd following which she was asked to move from the spot.The controversial artist was in news earlier for alleging sexual exploitation in Tollywood and having controversial arguments on TV debates about "whores" and "brokers" in the film industry.
Brooke Burke-David Charvet to part ways
Nearly after seven years of marriage, American actress Brooke Burke filed for a divorce from singer David Charvet.E! Online reported that the 46-year old actress' filing for divorce comes almost a month after she stepped out with the former 'Baywatch' star and the kids at Operation Smile's 2018 Park City Ski Challenge in Park City, Utah.The former 'Dancing With the Stars' co-host is also reportedly seeking joint legal and physical custody of her two children with Charvet- daughter Rain, 11, and son Shaya, 10.Burke also has two daughters- Neriah, 17, and Sierra Sky, 14- with her former husband.
Disha wishes 'living legend' Jackie Chan on 64th birthday
Actress Disha Patani has wished her "Kung Fu Yoga" co-star and martial art legend Jackie Chan on his 64th birthday on Saturday and said she is lucky to get a chance to work with him.
'Terminator' reboot pushed forward three months
The release of the sixth "Terminator" movie has been pushed forward by three months to November 2019.
Saiyami takes theatre workshops from Adil Hussain (Movie Snippets)
Actress Saiyami Kher, who took theatre workshops from Adil Hussain, says working with the veteran actor reminds her how little she knows about her craft.
Jennie Garth, Dave Abrams' marriage over
Actress Jennie Garth's husband, actor Dave Abrams, has filed for divorce after almost three years of marriage.
Ben Affleck surprises Batman fan battling cancer
"Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice" star Ben Affleck surprised a young Batman fan, who is suffering from terminal cancer.
'Married Woman Diaries' actors excited for new season
Actors Abhishek Rawat and Sulagna Panigrahi are excited about their web series "Married Woman Diaries".
'Blackmail' collects Rs 2.81 crore on opening day
Director Abhinay Deo's latest release "Blackmail" has raked in Rs 2.81 crore on the first day of its release on Friday.