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'102 Not Out' song shoot cancelled due to Sridevi's demise
Director Umesh Shukla says the shooting for the song titled "Baadduummbaaa" for his upcoming film "102 Not Out" was called off on Sunday due to the sudden demise of cine icon Sridevi.
Prominent figures mourn death of Sridevi
The sudden demise of veteran actress Sridevi, prompted an outpouring of affection from prominent figures across the country.Joint by many, Sudhir Mishra an Indian film director and screenwriter, also grieved the death of Sridevi.Sudhir Mishra said,"Sridevi was an ideal cinema actor. She had the capability to hold the responsibility of the entire movie on her shoulders. She could easily adapt herself to any kind of role that wAS given to her in a movie. Her demise is not only a loss for Bollywood but for the entire country."He further told ANI that Sridevi was an icon and he is speechless over the untimely demise of the actress.Johhny Lever, famous noted actor and comedian in Hindi cinema, tweeted, "Had met #Sridevi ji last month at the Mumbai Police show, and like always she had a beautiful smile on her face and we spoke in our mother tongue Telugu...A great actress and a lovely person, she will be deeply missed. #RIP (sic)"The actor died late on Saturday in Dubai after a cardiac ...
Sidhu terms Sridevi's death as irreparable loss
Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday termed the untimely demise of veteran Bollywood actor Sridevi as an irreparable loss.The cricketer-turned-politician further said her death is a loss for the entire country."It is an irreparable loss. She was an icon. It is a loss for the entire country," Sidhu told ANI.The Congress leader also referred Sridevi as a role model and 'Kohinoor'."She was a role model and her work will live forever. She was a jewel-like Kohinoor," he added.The mortal remains of legendary actor Sridevi, who lost her life after a massive heart attack in Dubai will be brought to Mumbai via a chartered flight.The actor, who was in Dubai for a wedding, reportedly had a fainting spell in her bathroom after which she was immediately rushed to Rashid Hospital in Dubai but could not be saved.The sudden demise of the 'MOM' actress has left the film industry and her fans in a deep state of shock.She is survived by her husband Boney Kapoor and two daughters, Janhvi, ...
Sudden demise of Sridevi, unbelievable: Poornima Bhagyaraj
When the news of sudden demise of Indian film-star Sridevi is making rounds on social media, on Sunday, various celebrities either from Hindi cinema or politics have condoled the death of the veteran actress.Poornima Bhagyaraj (born Poornima Jayaram), an actress of Tamil and Malayalam films, who is believed to have introduced Sridevi to the film industry, expressed shock over the untimely death of the actress.Poornima Bhagyaraj said, "Since morning we have been hearing the news of her demise, I wished it was a rumor. It is unbelievable. Everbody in the film industry has been affected by her death since as a person she was in contact with everyone."The charming actor with a pan-India appeal, who was just 54, died late at Saturday night reportedly due to cardiac arrest in Dubai.Poornima Bhagyaraj, further said that she got to know more about the actress while the latter was shooting for Mr. Bechara. Poornima, also said that the actress was very humble, and her demise is a big loss for ..
My son will come out clean: Papon's mother
The mother of Bollywood singer Angarag Papon Mahanta on Sunday said that his son will come out clean from all allegations in the sexual assault case.On Saturday, Papon decided to step down as a judge of the reality show 'Voice of India Kids 2018', after being criticized for allegedly kissing a minor girl.Talking to ANI, Papon's mother Archayana Mahonto said, "This is very sad. He (Papon) cannot do such things. We are very upset now. He will come out clean. Truth always remains the truth. Maybe this has been done to defame his image. We have not even thought that something like this will happen."The Assam Police also registered a case against Papon in connection with the same case on Saturday.The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) had also issued a notice to both singer Papon and the TV channel.Supreme Court lawyer Runa Bhuyan on Friday filed a complaint against Papon, under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly ...
Sridevi dead, nation mourns (Roundup)
Veteran actress Sridevi, 54, passed away in Dubai after cardiac arrest, engulfing the entire country in a pall of gloom. From Indian stars to Indian political personalities to Pakistani icons, her fans and admirers expressed shock and disbelief.
Khattar expresses grief over Sridevi's demise
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar today expressed grief over the untimely death of veteran actress Sridevi. In a condolence message issued here, the chief minister described Sridevi as a versatile actress who made a special place in the hearts of people through her acting. He expressed his heartfelt condolences to members of the bereaved family. The Padma Shri awardee actor, who had an illustrious career spanning over four decades, passed away last night. She was 54. The actor, wife of producer Boney Kapoor, died late in the night reportedly due to cardiac arrest in Dubai, where she had gone along with her family to attend her nephew Mohit Marwah's wedding.
Farooq Abdullah mourns Sridevi's death
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah today expressed grief over Sridevi's death, saying the veteran actor's demise has created a void in the film industry. "The news of her death left me heartbroken. She was an iconic artiste and her performance, both in Bollywood and south Indian films, was matchless," Abdullah told reporters on the sidelines of a function here. Sridevi, wife of producer Boney Kapoor, died reportedly due to cardiac arrest in Dubai, where she had gone to attend the wedding ceremony of her nephew, Mohit Marwah. A Padma Shri awardee, Sridevi had an illustrious career spanning over four decades. She was 54.
Pakistani stars pay tribute to Bollywood legend Sridevi
The sudden demise of veteran actor, Sridevi has shocked the Pakistan entertainment industry with celebrities such as Mahira Khan, Ali Zafar, Fawad Khan and Imran Abbas paying their condolences and tributes to the Bollywood diva. Pakistani actress, Sajal Aly Khan, who acted with Sridevi in last years "Mom" aid she had lost her mother again. "My experience of working with her was exceptional and she cared for me like a mother would for her child. I just feel as if I have again lost my mother," Aly said. Adnan Ali Siddiqui, who starred as Sridevis husband in the 2017 film said he is still not able to believe that his co-star is no more. "Life is so unpredictable. A lady with just not extreme talent but a beautiful soul. Sridevi Kapoor leaves us heavy-hearted," he said. Mahira tweeted, "So grateful to have grown up and lived in the times of Sridevi . Thank you for the movies, thank you for the magic. You shall live on forever." Pakistan's federal information minister, Maryam Aurangzeb ...
Winter Olympics: K-pop artists entertain athletes, spectators at closing ceremony
South Korean K-pop artists CL and EXO took the stage at the closing ceremony of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics here on Sunday, paying compliments to athletes for their hard work and victories.
China shuts down 3,908 websites in piracy crackdown
Nearly 3,9oo websites have been shutdown for infringement in a crackdown by China's copyright watchdog in the past five years, authorities said today. National Copyright Administration investigated 22,568 piracy cases nationwide and deleted more than six million links to pirated publications during the period. The crackdown has been carried out for 13 consecutive years by the administration in cooperation with other departments, targeting online literature, music, videos, games, animation and software, as well as mobile apps, cloud storage and e-commerce platforms. China's copyright watchdog today said that 3,908 websites have been shut down in a crackdown on copyright infringement in the past five years. Online copyright infringement has been curbed and the public's awareness of copyright protection has been raised remarkably, said the administration, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.
People in Pakistan are going to miss Sridevi: Adnan Siddiqui
Pakistani actor Adnan Siddiqui, who essayed the role of Sridevi's onscreen husband in "Mom", says people in Pakistan are going to miss her as much as the people in India.
Pakistani stars saddened by Sridevi's death
Pakistani stars like Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Mahira Khan and Ali Zafar on Sunday condoled the sudden demise of veteran actress Sridevi, saying that she will live in their hearts and memories forever.
Saddened by Sridevi's demise, says Tibetan leader
Tibetan Prime Minister-in-exile Lobsang Sangay on Sunday said he was saddened by the demise of Bollywood actress Sridevi in Dubai, saying that "like millions, he will miss her too".
Dialogue writers not given much recognition: 'Baahubali' writer
Writer-lyricist Manoj Muntashir says dialogue writers in India have not been able to get as much recognition and limelight as the famous screenwriting duo of Salim-Javed.
Smriti Irani's ode to her favourite actor Sridevi
With her memorable performances in films such as "Sadma", "Lamhe", "Chandni" and "Mr India", veteran actor Sridevi has inspired a whole generation of artistes with Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Smriti Irani, being one of them. Following the sudden demise of the actor, who died late at Saturday night reportedly due to cardiac arrest in Dubai, Irani wrote an emotional letter remembering her "favourite star who defined joy in my childhood". "I pay homage to an actor who through her body of work ascertained that a female actress' place in a commercial Hindi movie is not only to compliment her male counterparts," Irani wrote in a letter published by News18. "My memories of Sridevi are built through my journey from being a fan girl to an actor and then my role as a politician. I have had opportunities to meet Sridevi in public engagements and industry events, and each time I went back knowing a little more about her. "She was a woman who knew her mind and despite the ...
Shocked, saddened: Celebs inconsolable after Sridevi's sudden demise
Indian cinema has lost of one its brightest stars in Sridevi and personalities such as Lata Mangeshkar, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan and South superstars Chiranjeevi, and Nagarjuna Akkineni and "Baahubali" director S S Rajamouli offered their condolences on the death of the legendary actor. The actor, who passed away late last night in Dubai at the age of 54 reportedly due to cardiac arrest, had worked in cinema across languages such as Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada in her career spanning almost five decades. Inarguably, Sridevi was the first pan-India female superstar to rule the 1980s. Melody queen Mangeshkar, who lent her voice to Sridevi in memorable songs such as "Mere haathon mein","Morni baaga maa", "Kabhi main kahoon" and "Nainon mein sapna", tweeted her condolences. "I can't believe Sridevi has left the world at such a young age. I'm at a loss of words. My condolences to Boney Kapoor and their two daughters," she wrote. Legendary singer Asha Bhosle also paid homage to
Rahul Gandhi condoles Sridevi's demise
Congress president Rahul Gandhi today expressed shock over the sudden death of actor Sridevi, whom he described as an incredibly talented and versatile actress. He said her work spanned on a range of genres and languages. Shocked to hear about the sudden and untimely death of one of Indias favourite actress, Sridevi. Sridevi was an incredibly talented and versatile actress whose vast body of work spanned a range of genres and languages. My condolences to her family. May her soul rest in peace,the Congress president said on Twitter. The Padma Shri awardee, who had an illustrious career spanning over four decades, passed away last night. She was 54. The actor, wife of producer Boney Kapoor, died late in the night reportedly due to cardiac arrest in Dubai, where she had gone along with her family to attend her nephew Mohit Marwah's wedding.
Telangana CM mourns Sridevi's death
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao today expressed deep sorrow over the sudden demise of well-known actor Sridevi. The Padma Shri awardee, who had an illustrious career spanning over four decades, passed away last night. She was 54. Sridevi, wife of producer Boney Kapoor, died late in the night reportedly due to cardiac arrest in Dubai, where she had gone along with her family to attend her nephew Mohit Marwah's wedding. "Sridevi, who acted in Telugu, Hindi and several other regional films, had captivated the cine-goers with her beauty, dancing and acting skills, and had earned countless fans," Rao said in an official release. "It is unfortunate that Sridevi, who was still active in the film industry, died at a young age," he said. Sridevi acted in several Telugu movies and starred in hit films opposite late N T Rama Rao, late Akkineni Nageswara Rao, and late Sobhanbabu. Her death has left a void in the Indian film industry, Rao said, adding that several characters that ...
Hansal Mehta to dedicate film to Sridevi
Hansal Mehta was planning to approach Sridevi for his project. The filmmaker is saddened by the sudden demise of the veteran actress, and has now decided to dedicate the project to her.