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Kylie cosmetics' new line inspired by daughter
Reality TV personality and make-up mogul Kylie Jenner has announced that her latest Kylie cosmetics collection will be influenced by her daughter Stormi, who was born earlier this month.
Sridevi's demise: Bollywood remembers the legendry actor
The sudden demise of veteran actor Sridevi has left the Indian film industry in shock with many Bollywood celebrities expressing their grief on social media. The actor (54) died late in the night reportedly due to cardiac arrest in Dubai, where she had gone to attend her nephew Mohit Marwah's wedding. Minutes after the news of her death broke, many Bollywood actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Sushmita Sen, Sidharth Malhotra and Riteish Deshmukh took to Twitter to pay their condolences. The first one, however, was megastar Amitabh Bachchan who in a cryptic tweet wrote, "Don't know why, feeling a strange restlessness." "I have no words. Condolences to everyone who loved #Sridevi . A dark day. RIP," tweeted Priyanka, alongside a still of Sridevi from her superhit film "Mr India". Comedian Johnny Lever, while expressing grief, sent prayers to the late actor's family, which includes husband Boney Kapoor and daughters Khushi and Janhvi. "Deeply saddened and shocked to hear ...
Actress Sridevi passes away
Veteran actress Sridevi has passed away, a family member said. She was 54.
Veteran actress Sridevi passes away at 55
Veteran Bollywood actress Sridevi, who had an illustrious career spanning over four decades, passed away in Dubai. She was 55. According to the family sources, the actor, wife of producer Boney Kapoor, reportedly died due to cardiac arrest late in the night in Dubai, where she had gone, along with her family, to attend her nephew Mohit Marwah's wedding. While some of the family members returned from Dubai after the wedding, Sridevi, Boney and Khushi stayed back. A versatile actor, Sridevi made her Bollywood debut in 1978 with "Solva Sawan". But it was only after five years with Jeetendra-starrer "Himmatwala" that she gained commercial success. Her beguiling eyes, scintillating screen presence and acting prowess soon made her one of the most sought-after artistes in the Hindi film industry. While films like "Mawaali" (1983), "Tohfa" (1984), "Mr India" (1987) and "Chandni" (1989) kept her at the top in the box-office game, her outings like "Sadma" (1983), "ChaalBaaz" (1989), "Lamhe" ...
Sridevi passes away
In a major jolt to Bollywood industry, actress Sridevi passed away on Sunday.The 54-year-old actress reportedly died of cardiac arrest in Dubai, according to filmfare.The actress was in Dubai along with her husband Boney Kapoor and her younger daughter Khushi to attend a family wedding.The actress was last seen in movie Mom.
Don't think Stamos needs parental advice: Loughlin
Actress Lori Loughlin has no doubts that her "Fuller House" co-star John Stamos is going to make a "great dad".
Papon 'barred forever' from Essel Group after kiss row
Singer Angarag Mahanta, also known as Papon, has been barred from Essel Group after the singer "inappropriately kissed" a minor contestant of one of the group's shows.
&TV confirms Papon's departure from realty show
The &TV on Saturday in a statement categorically said that Bollywood singer Angarag Papon Mahanta will not be shooting any further episodes till the issue is resolved.Papon, earlier in the day 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.In a statement, &TV said "In light of the ongoing enquiry, and in the best interest of the participants' well-being, Angarag Mahanta (Papon) will be stepping back as the coach on the show 'The Voice India Kids' on &TV. He will not be shooting any further episodes till the issue is resolved".The statement further added: "As broadcasters, it's our responsibility to act in an unbiased and just manner. We're committed to doing so. In the interim, we would humbly request everyone to please show understanding and concern towards all parties involved and allow for the due process to be completed."Meanwhile, the Assam Police has registered a case against ..
FIR against Papon for kissing minor
The Assam Police today registered an FIR against singer Papon for kissing a minor contestant of a reality TV show during a Facebook live session. The Assam State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (ASCPCR) filed a complaint against Papon with the Guwahati police commissioner. "We have registered an FIR based on the complaint. Charges have been framed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act," Assistant Commissioner of Police (Dispur) Sujit Saikia told PTI here. Asked if the singer will be summoned, Saikia said the police would investigate the matter according to the procedure. Earlier, ASCPCR chairperson Sunita Changkakati said it urged the police commissioner to consider Papon's act under the POCSO Act and take action. The ASCPCR also sought action against other crew members like camera persons, who were present during shooting of the show, Changkakati added. Yesterday, a Supreme Court lawyer had filed a complaint with the National Commission for ...
Mere registration of film title won't guarantee right over name: HC
The Madras High Court has said mere registration of a film title will not guarantee right over the name, if the production work has not commenced within one-and-a-half years of the registration. The court made the observation while allowing a claim petition filed by Lyca Productions over the title of the film 'Karu,' a bilingual thriller. A bench comprising Chief Justice Indira Banerjee and Justice Abdul Quddhose also held that "the title is not a copyright" and it is only the entire work which is protected by copyright. Originally, J Manimaran of JS Screens, claiming ownership of the title 'Karu,' moved the high court urging it to restrain Lyca productions from infringing on the copyright of his title 'Karu,' registered in November 2011. On February 20, a single judge had passed an order restraining Lyca Production company from using the title. Aggrieved by the interim stay, Lyca filed the present appeal. When the matter came up on Thursday, the first bench observed that the material
SRK talks about 'friend' Salman at Global Business Summit
As Shah Rukh Khan took the center stage at Global Business Summit 2018 amongst some of the bigwigs from the business world, the actor did not forget his friends from the Bollywood.King Khan made it sure to mention his friends in his opening remark while being at his wittiest best.While talking about imminent changes in the Bollywood industry, the 52-year-old star said that even though he loves Salman Khan, but wants to make one request to his "friend".He elaborated, "When the 33rd version of 'Tiger Zinda Hai' will be released, and when he'll earn 2000 crore, I will beg him to let the 'tiger be alive' and take a retirement."Shah Rukh was present at the second day of Global Business Summit 2018 to deliver a speech on ''Future of Cinema - The Digital Way' on Saturday.
These are SRK's five mantras of futuristic cinema
Shah Rukh Khan on Saturday talked about five key points which are likely to change the film industry in the coming years.While speaking at Global Business Summit 2018 on 'Future of Cinema - The Digital Way', he made some key observations and pointed them out for the lay people to note.Firstly, Khan talked about the importance of big data. He emphasised on how the marketing for cinema and consumption of cinema will be changed because of large data sets.Secondly, Khan said that cinema will have a radical move away from the content.He further explained, "Movies are going to be shorter with no intervals. Instead of stories being based on physical geographical boundaries, they are going to be based on more social and psychological geographies".He also pointed out that with the uncontrolled flow of information and free exchange of ideas, there will be more of crowd-funding than bank financing."How we watch a film is going to be changed. Movies will become an experience, they will be ...
Need to resort to real reconciliatory actions for peace: Surpiyo to Rahat
Singer-turned-politician and union minister, Babul Supriyo, has penned an open letter to singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and said the effort to solve tensions between India and Pakistan through art and music is a "failed doctrine". The BJP MP from Asansol had recently objected to Pakistani artistes working in Bollywood and had called for a temporary ban on them. "May I confess that I do understand that how your patriotism stands in the way you specially condemning the cross-border terrorism sponsored by people with vested interests in your government, ample material evidence of which exists in the public domain and as classified information made available to the important and relevant international agencies including the United Nations. "While I empathise with your predicament, you may wish to agree that my love for my country makes it impossible for me to ignore the fact that, dreaded individuals on international terror lists, namely Dawood Ibrahim, Hafeez Saeed, Syed Salahudeen Zakiur ..
Assam Police register case against Papon
The police in Assam's capital town Guwahati have registered a case against Assam-based singer and musician Angarag Mahanta, who is popularly known as Papon, after a video showing him kissing a minor participant of a musical event went viral on internet.
Case registered against 'Papon' in Assam
The Assam Police on Saturday registered a case against singer Angarag Papon Mahanta for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl.The case was registered on the complaint of the Assam State Commission for Protection of Child Rights.Mohneesh Mishra, DCP (East), Guwahati, said, "We received the complaint from Assam State Commission for Protection of Child Rights and we have registered a case in this regard under Section 10 and 21 of POSCO Act. We'll investigate and alleged accused will be called for interrogation."Earlier in the day, Minister of State Women and Child Welfare Vidya Thakur in Maharashtra government spoke to Mumbai's Commissioner of Police (CP) about the incident and directed him to investigate the incident.Meanwhile, demands of Papon's arrest are being made.Supreme Court Advocate Runa Bhuyan said, "Some developments have happened, but I would request DGP Maharashtra to expedite the investigation so that one doesn't commit such crimes liberally. The singer should be ...
Khloe seeks Kim's help with her unusual pregnancy cravings
Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian is seeking some sisterly support from Kim as her pregnancy is sending her on a wild culinary journey.
Papon controversy: Maha women panel to quiz show producers
The Maharashtra State Women Rights Commission (MSWRC) today said it would question the producers of a reality TV show in connection with Singer Papon kissing a minor contestant during a Facebook live session. "Security of children is a very serious issue. Thus, we are sending a notice to question the producers of the show on what steps they took to ensure the safety of children who were part of the series," MSWRC chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar said. She said the notice was being sent to the show's producers as the primary responsibility for the safety of the children on the show was theirs. Rahatkar said Papon would also be questioned subsequently. The singer landed in trouble after a lawyer approached the MSWRC with a complaint of sexual assault over the incident. Papon, however, said he was being "victimised" and that he would "never commit an indecent act". Supreme Court lawyer Runa Bhuyan filed the complaint with the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights against Papon ...
Papon's video made me uncomfortable: Farah Khan
Filmmaker Farah Khan says that singer Papon is a good human being but his video in which he is seen kissing a minor girl made her feel uncomfortable.
I can never get bored or neglect comedy as a genre: Varun Sharma
Having done serious roles during his theatre days, Varun Sharma found his calling with comedy in Bollywood films and the actor says he will never turn his back to the genre which has given him fame. Varun made his debut with "Fukrey" and has since starred in films such as "Dilwale","Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon", "Dolly Ki Doli" and the latest, "Fukrey Returns." "I don't think I'll ever get bored of comedy. I love the genre. In fact, it is one genre I never explored during the course of my theatre or audition days. I used to do only serious stuff. Only after 'Fukrey' I found an acceptance in the genre," Varun told PTI. "I do want to explore myself as an actor and try different stuff but I won't leave comedy. It's one genre which has given me acceptance, love and the name I've today. Of course, I've to come up with new style of comedy, but it'll be wrong to neglect the genre altogether," he added. The actor is currently shooting for "Arjun Patiala" which stars Diljit Dosanjh and Kriti ...
Global Business Summit 2018: SRK at his wittiest best
In the trademark Shah Rukh Khan style, the 52-year-old Bollywood actor took centre stage on the second day of ongoing ET Global Business Summit 2018As expected from the King Khan, the speech on 'Future of Cinema - The Digital Way' was loaded with humour and wit.His humourous opening remarks covered everything - from his father leaving no inheritance behind to the ever-going debate on his sexuality to dropping his 'superstar' tag for a 'legend'.The 'Raees' actor talked about the importance of storytelling, big data, and digitisation in the modern world.The actor, who is synonymous to sharp wit and incandescent humour engaged his audience and said "taqat, saari daulat, saari film industry par hukumat - bas itna sa khwab hai".Khan went as far as to say that humans, or homosapiens, have been able to dominate over every other species is because we tend to gossip.He said, "We realise the importance of spreading the ideas, organising themselves around those ideas and we have been doing it ...