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Bengali film that drew ire of Hindu outfit hits theatres
Acclaimed filmmaker Ranjan Ghosh's controversy-mired Bengali film 'Rong Beronger Kori' hit theatres across the state today. The film had, in the past, drawn the ire of Hindu Jagran Manch for having two of its characters named after deities Ram and Sita. The members of the outfit had even demonstrated outside the local office of the CBFC in December last year, seeking changes in the names of the characters. Ghosh said his film was granted a U/A certification in January by the CBFC Kolkata without any cuts. "They (Censor) did not ask me to beep any word. I am happy with the positive response of the Censor board members here," he said, adding the characters in 'Rong Beronger kori' have no mythological connections. The film, which has four separate stories tied to a common thread, has Chiranjit Chakraborty, Rituparna Sengupta, Ritwik Chakraborty and Arunima Ghosh in lead roles. Ghosh's directorial debut Hrid Majharey had received critical acclaim at home and abroad.
Imtiaz Ali's short film a 'big experiment'
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali says his latest short film "The Other Way" was a big experiment for him.
'Baa Baaa Black Sheep': A comic thriller gone hopelessly awry (IANS Review, Rating: *1/2)
Film: "Baa Baaa Black Sheep"; Director: Vishwas Paandya; Cast: Anupam Kher, Kay Kay Menon, Annu Kapoor, Maniesh Paul and Manjari Fadnis; Rating: *1/2
Ragini Khanna joins 'Entertainment Ki Raat'
Actresses Ragini Khanna and Saumya Tandon will be part of the second season of the show "Entertainment Ki Raat".
Put aside issues; give this labour of love a chance: Big B to 'Shoebite' makers
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has appealed to the makers of "Shoebite" to bring the film out of the cold storage and release it for the audience. The Shoojit Sircar-directed film features Bachchan, Dia Mirza, Jimmy Shergill, Sanjeeda Sheikh among others. The film was caught in a legal battle between Percept Picture Company and UTV Motion Pictures and was put on the back burner. A fan on the megastar appealed to him about his desire to watch the movie and tweeted, "Amitabh Bachchan in 'Shoebite'... We want this movie to be released... Please do something UTV films... I'm sure that with a little effort it can happen." To this, Bachchan made an impassioned plea to UTV Films and Disney to sort their differences out in order to release the film. "Yes... UTV & Disney... Put aside the internal debate, issues, or personal view points and give this labour of love from Shoojit Sircar a chance for others to appreciate this novel story and film... Please," he tweeted.
13 declared joint winners of Femina Miss India East 2018
Thirteen contestants from as many eastern Indian states were declared joint winners of Femina Miss India East 2018. The 13 representing Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim, Assam, Mizoram, Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, West Bengal and Chhatisgarh will now vie for the top crown at the Grand Finale of fbb Colors Femina Miss India 2018 in Mumbai in June. Bollywood actress Pooja Chopra, director Srijit Mukherjee, Bengali film actor Subhashree Ganguly were among the judges who picked the winners on the basis of personality, poise, elegance, beauty and communication skill. Wearing red and yellow robes the girls walked the ramp at the glittering show last evening.
Nowadays original songs vanish in a few days: Bappi Lahiri
Veteran singer-composer Bappi Lahiri, who has made songs for a new film titled "Do Pal Pyar Ke", says new film tracks have a lesser shelf life as compared to the old times.
'Hichki': An emotionally inspiring film (IANS Review, Rating: ***1/2)
Film: "Hichki"; Director: Sidharth P. Malhotra; Cast: Rani Mukerji, Supriya Pilgaonkar, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Neeraj Kabi, Shivkumar Subramaniam, Asif Basra, Ivan Rodrigues, Harsh Mayar and Kunal Shinde; Rating: ***1/2
Priyanka Chopra looking for fresh talent
Actress-producer Priyanka Chopra, who has shown support to regional cinema through her production house Purple Pebble Pictures, is now going to help fresh talent break into Bollywood.
Businessman held after Zeenat Aman files rape, cheating complaint
A businessman has been arrested on charges of raping and cheating veteran Bollywood actor Zeenat Aman of more than Rs 15 crore, police said today. The accused, Sarfaraz alias Aman Khanna, was arrested last night on the basis of a complaint filed by the actor, a police official said. "The complaint was filed yesterday night at Juhu Police Station. The accused has been arrested and produced in local court. The matter has been handed over to the Crime Branch. The investigation is on," DCP Crime Nisar Tamboli told PTI. In January this year, the actor had filed a separate stalking case against Khanna, 38. He was arrested the following month and released on bail. In the fresh complaint filed yesterday, Aman, 68, accused Khanna of sexual assault and cheating her of Rs 15.40 crore on the pretext of finalising a property deal, the official said. The alleged incidents took place between 2010 and 2015, he said, adding that the case was transferred to Crime Branch Unit IX for further ...
Three Khans come together for a friend
When it comes to friendship, no one does it better than the three Khans of Bollywood - Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Salman Khan.Claimed to be the biggest names of the entertainment industry in India, the three Khans have shown their support to friend Rani Mukherjee for promoting her latest venture, 'Hichki'.Aamir Khan, in a candid conversation with Rani, talked about the glitch in his seemingly perfect personality - his obsessive nature.The 'Dangal' actor confessed, "My biggest hichki is my obsessive personality. I get obsessed with anything that I do. I am still dealing with this Hichki and my struggle to overcome it continues."For the similar cause, Shah Rukh Khan revealed the biggest hiccup he faced, early on in his life - the sudden loss of his parents, while talking to Rani.He revealed, "My greatest hichki moment is the death of my parents. I was 15 when my father passed away and 26 when my mother passed away. We were not financially well off, and I was studying for my ...
Veteran actress registers rape case against businessman
Veteran Bollywood actress registered a rape case against a Mumbai-based businessman at Juhu police station last night.The accused got arrested on Thursday in connection with the alleged crime and will be presented in the court today. The case has been transferred to the Crime Branch Unit 9.Further investigation is on.The top 1970s actress had earlier filed a complaint of stalking and criminal intimidation against the same businessman. He got arrested in January 2018, but was later granted bail.
Two day music festival in Himachal from March 30
Music artistes from across genres will perform in Himachal Pradesh to support the treatment of children from under-privileged homes with heart disorders. Genesis Foundation, in association with Monster.com, is set to organise the festival in the hills of Himachal Pradesh with its flagship event, 'Kasauli Rhythm and Blues Festival', on March 30 and 31 The music festival was conceived by the Foundation in 2012 with a view to growing its community of donors and well-wishers. The children supported by the Foundation belong to families with an income of Rs 10,000 per month or less. "Not only is heart disorder it one of the most common ailments in kids, it is also an area that desperately needs attention and is sorely missing awareness, resources, and support," Kriti Makhija, volunteer Genesis Foundation, said here today. The festival, in its 7th year, has an exciting line-up of new-age performers. Sufi singer Rabbi Shergill and versatile singer Suraj Jagan will be the star attractions of ..
Elton John's farewell tour is 'dishonest', says Rod Stewart
Veteran singer Rod Stewart has blasted Elton John's retirement tour, saying it is "dishonest" and "stinks of selling tickets". Stewart, 73, was asked by a fan about John's 300 date 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' world tour during his appearance at the "Watch What Happens Live" with Andy Cohen. "I did email her (Elton) and said: 'What, again dear?' And I didn't hear anything back. Talking about retirement, I've never spoken about retirement, and if I do retire, I won't make an announcement. I'll just fade away," Stewart said. "I don't think this big deal: 'I'm going to retire', it stinks of selling tickets," he added. When Cyndi Lauper, who is touring with Stewart this summer, remarked that a retirement tour was "not a bad idea", Stewart retorted, "It's dishonest. It's not rock and roll." Stewart and John have enjoyed a friendly rivalry for years, and in the past they have texted each other to compare album sales. In their conversations, they have often pretended to be women, with ...
Sushmita Sen happy about changing image of adoption
Actress Sushmita Sen, who raises two adopted daughters, is happy that people are now more open to the idea of adoption. She says it is high time people get over the thinking that blood and bones create a family.
'102 Not Out' is very young at heart: Umesh Shukla
As the first look of "102 Not Out" -- featuring Amitabh Bachchan as a "cool" 102-year-old father and Rishi Kapoor as his "old school" son -- came out on Friday, director Umesh Shukla said the film is very young at its core, and is confident that it will appeal to all the age groups.
Zeenat Aman files rape complaint, businessman arrested
A Mumbai businessman has been arrested on charges of raping veteran actor Zeenat Aman, police said today. The actor filed the complaint at the Juhu police station yesterday, the official said. "The complaint was filed yesterday night at Juhu Police Station. The accused has been arrested and produced in local court. The matter has been handed over to the Crime Branch. The investigation is on," DCP Crime Nisar Tamboli told PTI.
Comedy, crime interesting genres to combine: Vishwas Paandya
"Baa Baaa Black Sheep" director Vishwas Paandya says his movie, which released on Friday, combines the two interesting genres of crime and comedy. He feels it's a new space for the audience to watch.
I don't think I've stayed silent at all: Cate Blanchett on Woody Allen
Hollywood star Cate Blanchett has claimed she knew nothing about sexual abuse allegations aimed at filmmaker Woody Allen when they worked together on "Blue Jasmine". The actor won a best actress Oscar for her part in the the 2013 comedy drama. During an appearance on CNN's Amanpour, host Christiane Amanpour asked her how she could juxtapose being a #MeToo proponent while staying silent on Allen. To which Blanchett replied, "I don't think I've stayed silent at all. At the time that I worked with Woody Allen, I knew nothing of the allegations. At the time, I said it's a very painful and complicated situation for the family, which I hope they have the ability to resolve." Allen's daughter Dylan Farrow has accused him of molesting her when she was a child, something that Allen has denied. But Blanchett insisted she would "support" the case being reexamined, if that was considered to be necessary. "If these allegations need to be reexamined which, in my understanding, they've been through .
'Supernatural' stars don't want producer titles
"Supernatural" stars Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki have a say about the characters they play on the show, but they do not want to hold producer titles of their own.