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SC stays criminal cases against Priya Varrier
The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed all the cases pending against Malayalam actor and internet sensation Priya Prakash Varrier.The apex court further said that no criminal proceedings will take place against her till further hearing.Varrier, on Monday, had filed a plea in the court over the case registered against her film 'Oru Adaar Love' in Telangana.The Raza Academy, on February 16, had penned a letter to Union Information and Broadcasting minister Smriti Irani seeking a ban on Varrier's song from her debut movie.The complainants alleged the film's song 'Manikya Malaraya Poovi' offends the religious sentiments of Muslims.The first song of Malayalam movie 'Oru Adaar Love' became viral on the social media within few hours of its release because of Varrier's cute articulations and wink. Since then, the 18-year-old has become the talk of the town.
SC stays criminal proceedings against Priya Varrier, director
The Supreme Court today came to actress Priya Prakash Varrier's rescue by staying criminal proceedings initiated against her in various states on grounds that the video of a song from her film allegedly hurt religious sentiments of the Muslim community. A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud also extended similar relief to director of the Malayalam movie "Oru Addar Love". Besides staying existing criminal proceedings, the bench restrained all state governments from registering any further FIR against the actress and the director with regard to the promotional video. It also issued notice to the Telangana government and others on a petition from 18-year-old Varrier, who shot into the limelight after her 'wink video' went viral on internet. Varrier, a B.Com student from a college in Kerala's Thrissur district, sought protection from an FIR lodged on complaints alleging that the lyrics of the song 'Manikya Malaraya Poovi' from the ...
Romantic repetitions: Love re-ignited and its redemptive course (Book Review)
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Haasan visits Kalam's house before party launch
Setting off on his political journey from a 'simple man's abode,' veteran film star Kamal Haasan today paid a visit to the house of former President, the late APJ Abdul Kalam here, before he launches his party later today. Haasan visited House of Kalam in Rameswaram in this district and was received warmly by the ex-president's family members. However, the actor's visit could not go according to plans as the local administration denied him the permission to visit the APJ Kalam school, where the former president studied, saying the event was political in nature. When contacted, Haasan's publicist said the authorities denied the permission saying the students will be "disturbed". He said the actor also did not want to create any disturbance to anyone hence he returned to his hotel and proceeded for a meeting with fishermen. Meanwhile, the actor-director said, "Greatness can come from simple beginnings," about his visit to Kalam's residence. "Greatness can come from simple beginnings. ..
As director, I'm leaning towards love, relationships: Ryan Eggold (IANS Interview)
After making a mark as an actor through his stint in "The Blacklist" and "The Blacklist: Redemption", Ryan Eggold made his directorial debut last year with "Literally, Right Before Aaron". The American actor says the transition to taking charge of everything was challenging, but he is not in a mood to give up.
Chris Martin is gorgeous, Jamie Dornan is kind of scary: Diane Keaton
Veteran actor Diane Keaton says she finds Coldplay frontman Chris Martin "gorgeous" and "Fifty Shades" star Jamie Dornan "kind of scary". The musician is rumoured to be dating Dornan's co-star Dakota Johnson. The 72-year-old actor ran into Martin at Ellen DeGeneres' star-studded 60th birthday party and could not stop gushing about him when she appeared on the NBC talk show. "I'm gonna talk about Chris Martin. He was with Dakota, right - they're a couple. Got it? So, what I'm saying is - he's gorgeous. That face got better with time. He was wearing a hat like this - oh, it was to die for," Keaton told the audience. The Oscar-winning actor admitted she did not know who Martin was until that day. "That's the other problem - I didn't know who he was. But, I saw him and I noticed that he was gorgeous," she said. When asked about Dornan, Keaton called the actor a "very nice looking man". "He's kind of scary, too, because of what he does to the girl - the Dakota girl," Keaton added, ...
Haasan gears up for political debut from Abdul Kalam's town
Overwhelmed after visiting former President Late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam's house in Rameswaram, actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan on Wednesday said that greatness always comes from the simplest of the house from which the former belonged to."Greatness can come from the simplest of houses and this is one of them. I am touched," Haasan said after meeting President Kalam's his brother and sister-in-law here.However, Haasan's visit to President Kalam's School in Rameswaram, was cancelled due to some unspecified reasons.The actor will mark the beginning of his political from his hometown in Rameswaram.The Hindu Munnani organisation has objected to the 'politicisation of school' and has written to the district collector in this regard.Haasan aims to change the political scenario of Tamil Nadu, which has lately been in turmoil following the death of chief minister J Jayalalithaa.
Clooneys, Winfrey donate USD 500,000 to 'March For Our Lives'
Hollywood power couple George and Amal Clooney, and media mogul have pledged to make a donation of USD 500,000 to 'March For Our Lives", a demonstration in which students will flank the streets of Washington DC to demand their right to live and safety in the wake of the recent Florida school shooting. On February 14, a former student, Nicolas Cruz, 19, opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, killing at least 17. The march, to be held on Match 24, was announced by five teenagers who survived the deadly shooting. "Amal and I are so inspired by the courage and eloquence of these young men and women from Stoneman Douglas High School. "Our family will be there on March 24 to stand side by side with this incredible generation of young people from all over the country, and in the name of our children Ella and Alexander, we're donating 500,000 dollars to help pay for this groundbreaking event. Our children's lives depend on it," George Clooney said in a ...
January Jones is not dating Nick Viall
January Jones has said she is not in a relationship with reality TV personality Nick Viall. The 40-year-old actor quashed the rumours about her dating the "Bachelor" star, saying they are just friends. "He's a friend of mine. He's super sweet. No, I'm single. But, he's a friend of mine and tells me lots of inside scoops," Jones told Entertainment Tonight. The "Mad Men" alum was romantically linked to Viall after sources claimed the two were like a house of fire when they met on the sets of "The Late Late Show with James Corden" last year.
On 30th b'day, Rihanna pays heartfelt tribute to mom
Nine-time-Grammy-winner Rihanna celebrated her 30th birthday on Tuesday by paying a heartfelt homage to her mother, Monica Braithwaite.Along with a throwback picture from her childhood, the 'Umbrella' singer wrote an emotional message on social media."10958 days ago @monica_fenty became a mother for the first time to her only daughter! Today is just as much your birthday as it is mine! I love you mom!," RiRi wrote."Thank you for carrying me, birthing me, raising me, supporting me, teaching me, and loving me unconditionally! The woman I am today is because of everything that you are! I thank God for perfectly hand picking you to be my mother when He sent my spirit to you! You are the greatest! Thank you!" she added.A string of the pop icon's friends, including Ellen DeGeneres, Ryan Seacrest, Bruno Mars, DJ Khaled, sent her warm birthday wishes..
Katie Holmes to play FBI Special Agent in Fox's untitled drama pilot
Actor Katie Holmes has been roped in to feature as the lead in an untitled drama pilot at Fox. The 39-year-old actor will portray the role of FBI Special Agent Hazel Otis, who is in the middle of investigating a terrorism threat at home when an affair with a prominent general destroys her life and threatens her career. How Otis rebuilds her life after being branded as "the mistress" is the focal point of the plot, Variety reported. The story comes from Ilene Chaiken ("Empire" showrunner) and Melissa Scrivner Love, who will serve as writers and executive producers. Holmes is also attached to executive produce the project.
Bill Gates to guest star in 'The Big Bang Theory'
Microsoft founder Bill Gates is all set to cameo as himself in the popular sitcom "The Big Bang Theory". The 62-year-old technocrat and philanthropist will guest star in an episode which will air next month, Entertainment Weekly reported. According to the plot, Penny (Kaley Cuoco) hosts Gates at work and her friendly neighbours would be seen trying everything to meet the billionaire entrepreneur. Gates joins a long line of A-lister guest stars to feature on "TBBT"as themselves, including Carrie Fisher, Bill Nye, Stephen Hawking, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Buzz Aldrin, LeVar Burton, Steve Wozniak, and Stan Lee, among others. He previously appeared as himself in a guest role on "Frasier" in 2001. Also starring Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Melissa Rauch and Mayim Bialik, the CBS series returns from March 1.
I sniff and scratch at it: Rutger Hauer on 'Blade Runner 2049'
Veteran Danish actor Rutger Hauer, who appeared in Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner", believes its sequel was not "necessary". Hauer played replicant Roy Batty in the 1982 sci-fi original and said the Denis Villeneuve-directed sequel, "Blade Runner 2049", was not "character-driven". "I sniff and scratch at it. It looks great but I struggle to see why that film was necessary. I just think if something is so beautiful, you should just leave it alone and make another film. Don't lean with one elbow on the success that was earned over 30 years in the underground," Hauer told The Hollywood Reporter. "In many ways, 'Blade Runner' wasn't about the replicants, it was about what does it mean to be human? It's like 'E.T.' But I'm not certain what the question was in the second 'Blade Runner'. It's not a character-driven movie and there's no humour, there's no love, there's no soul," he added. Hauer is known to have written "Tears in the Rain" for the "Blade Runner", which he also enacts in the ...
Chris Evans may have confirmed a 'Black Widow' solo film
Chris Evans, who plays Captain America in Marvel Cinematic Universe, has hinted at the possibility of a film based on the character of Black Widow. Scarlett Johansson portrays the role of Black Widow aka Natasha Romanoff in the MCU and last year Jac Schaeffer was hired by the studio to pen the script for the character's solo film. Speaking to ET Canada about Marvel's latest superhero entry "Black Panther" and its success, Evans said, "There's nothing (Marvel Studios) can't do. And I'm sure it's gonna have the exact same effect when 'Captain Marvel' comes out, and then the Black Widow movie comes out." "Marvel just has the winning recipe and they're kind of one step ahead of everybody else," he added. Johansson has till now appeared as the character in six films, the next one being this summer's "Avengers: Infinity War".
Ruth Wilson refused Marvel role as she found it 'boring'
Actor Ruth Wilson has said that she once turned down a role from Marvel Studio as she found the character "boring" The 36-year-old actor said she still looks forward to be a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and wants to play a "baddie" in a film. "I did have an interview for a Marvel thing ages ago. They wouldn't say what the part was, so I made a questionnaire for the two directors. 'Is she a baddie?' They said she was a bit of both. 'Does she wear leather or latex?' They said no. I was like, 'EER-EEER!'" Wilson said, according to FemaleFirst. "I said, 'How many days filming is it?' They said 14. I said, '14? That's not very long... EER-EEER!' So I said no. If you want to be in a Marvel movie, you've got to be a baddie or a superhero. Just being the girl on the side is boring. I'd be up for being a baddie," she added.
'Three Billboards' role one of the greatest I ever played: Sam Rockwell
Actor Sam Rockwell, who is raking in all the laurels for his performance in the Martin McDonagh's "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" believes his character was the "one of the greatest" roles he has played till date. Rockwell, 49, has won a Golden Globe, a Bafta and is a frontrunner to win the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for playing Jason Dixon, a racist police officer, in the black comedy. "This is certainly one of the greatest parts I've ever had, it compares to some stuff I've done on stage maybe. I've done a lot of great parts, and Martin created a Frankenstein's monster of acting in this part," the actor said at the Baftas backstage, according to FemaleFirst. He also talked about the open ending of the film and said he does not think Dixon gets a full redemption story. "He has a lot of work to do even at the end of the movie. Dixon and Mildred (Frances McDormand) probably need a lot of therapy. I don't think they are quite done, it's a beautifully ..
Joel Edgerton had interest in spy genre since childhood
Actor Joel Edgerton has said that he was always passionate about spy films and even had a spy kit when he was a kid. The 43-year-old actor plays the role of CIA agent Nate Nash in the movie "Red Sparrow" alongside Jennifer Lawrence. "I've been interested in the world of being a spy since I was a kid. When I was 10 years old I had a spy kit. I had binoculars. I had a recording device," Edgerton said, according to FemaleFirst. "I was fascinated by that world. I have no idea why. I don't know if I was inspired by James Bond but I like the idea of danger," he added. Directed by Francis Lawrence from the story by former CIA operative Jason Matthews, "Red Sparrow" also stars Jeremy Irons, Mary-Louise Parker, Matthias Schoenaerts and Charlotte Rampling.
Kamal Haasan visits residence of Abdul Kalam before launch of party
Hours before launching his political party, veteran actor Kamal Haasan today visited the residence of former President APJ Abdul Kalam here, and interacted with his family members. Haasan visited Kalam House at Rameswaram in the district, and was warmly received by the family members of the former President. The actor briefly interacted with Kalam's non-agenarian brother Mohammed Muthumeera Lebbai Maraikkayar while being flanked by other close relatives of the former President. The actor slightly tweaked his schedule for the day, cancelling his visit to a school, after the local administration reportedly denied him permission to visit it. The actor is all set to take the political plunge later today, as he will unveil his party name and flag at a public meeting in Madurai. Delhi Chief Minister and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal is scheduled to attend the launch event. Haasan is also scheduled to address public meets later in the day at Manamadurai, Paramakudi and Ramanathapuram before ..
Khloe Kardashian can't wait to shed baby weight
Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian can't wait to get her pre-pregnancy body back.
2-day cultural festival in Varanasi on cleanliness
Varanasi will host a two day festival Swachhagrah Bapu ko Kaaryaanjali on the February 21 and February 22 to bring focus to cleanliness by using different forms of culture, the ministry of culture said today. The festival will be held at the Man Mandir Ghat and Assi Ghat in Varanasi in the presence of Minister of State for Culture Mahesh Sharma. "The Mahotsav will integrate the tangible and intangible heritage along the river-belt and will see the engagement of the academia, artists, artisans, writers, poets, environmental and cultural forums on the use of cultural expressions for conservation and protection of the river and the ancient city," a statement from the ministry said. An exhibition on Varanasi by the National Archives will be held at the Man Mandir ghat. The National Gallery of Modern Art in partnership with the Fine Arts School of BHU will conduct painting and terracotta-sculpture workshops for students of the Cultural Interpretation Centres set up in several schools by ..