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Connected with 'Bala' script instantly, says Yami
Actress Yami Gautam says she instantly connected with the script of the upcoming film "Bala" starring Ayushmann Khurrana.
TV actor Karan Oberoi arrested for raping, blackmailing woman
Mumbai-based television actor Karan Oberoi was arrested on Monday for allegedly raping and blackmailing a woman here, police said.An FIR was registered at Oshiwara Police Station in Mumbai under sections 376 (rape) and 384 (extortion) of the Indian Penal Code against Oberoi.ANI had earlier inadvertently linked another Karan Oberoi, a fitness model, to the alleged incident and regrets the same.According to the police, the actor allegedly raped the woman on the pretext of marrying her."Oberoi not only raped the woman and filmed the act but also demanded money from the victim threatening to release the video if she did not pay up," they said quoting the FIR..
'Saffron terror' documentary banned in Bhopal
The Election Commission on Monday banned the exhibition of a documentary film titled "Bhagva Atankvad ka Bhramjal (The Delusion of Saffron Terror)", featuring Malegaon blast accused and BJP's Bhopal Lok Sabha candidate Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur.
Actors Swara Bhasker, Gul Panag to campaign for AAP
Actors Swara Bhasker and Gul Panag would campaign for the Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday, adding more star power to the campaign of the party. While Bhasker will campaign for East Delhi candidate Atishi through a bike rally, Panag would be campaigning for South Delhi candidate Raghav Chadha. In the past two days, actor-turned-politician Prakash Raj and Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani had joined the AAP campaigning. Bhasker, Raj and Mevani had also campaigned for CPI candidate Kanhaiya Kumar in Begusarai, Bihar. Delhi goes to polls on May 12.
Screening of short film featuring Pragya stopped by EC in MP
The screening of a short film featuring Bhopal BJP Lok Sabha candidate and Malegoan blast accused Pragya Singh Thakur among others was Monday stopped midway here by a team of the Election Commission and local police. The film, titled 'Bhagwa Aatankwad Bhramjaal' is centred around the Samjhauta Express, Malegaon, Ajmer Dargah and Mecca Masjid blasts and was being shown to journalists here by an organisation called Bharat Vichar Manch (BVM). Following a complaint by the Congress, a team of EC officials and personnel from MP Nagar police station stopped the screening, said Inspector Manish Rai. He said the EC had initially given permission to BVM for the show but recalled it after the Congress complained. A BVM member, who identified himself as Captain Vikas Pandey, said the Mumbai-based producer-director of the film, Rajiv Pandey, wanted to the launch the short film from MP. He said the BVM was a social organisation and is not connected to the RSS. Rajiv Pandey said the ...
YouTube Music widely rolls out local file playback
As YouTube Music seeks to replace Google Play Music, it is being integrated with more features to please the listeners. The app is reportedly supporting local file playback on Android devices.As spotted by 9to5 Google, YouTube Music local playback is now more widely rolling out to users. The app asks users for permissions to local files, once enabled, users are able to see device files and play them through YouTube Music.However, the device files can't be queued up or played with YouTube Music playlists. They can be played only on their own and can't be cast to another device either.
BJP expresses shock over 'conspiracy' against Modi
The BJP on Monday expressed "shock" over a video in which Tej Bahadur Yadav, a sacked BSF soldier whose nomination as SP candidate from Varanasi was rejected by the EC, is purportedly talking about assassinating Prime Minister Narendra Modi. BJP spokesperson G V L Narasimha Rao said the video illustrates how in the face of imminent defeat political rivals have degenerated into using violent methods. Some news channels have shown the video but have not vouched for its authenticity. Rao said in a statement that the Maharashtra police had last year unearthed a conspiracy of urban Naxals to kill Modi. "It is very shocking that yet another conspiracy to assassinate the prime minister has come to light by someone who was drafted as a Lok Sabha candidate against the PM in Varanasi by the Samajwadi Party. In a stunning video, Tej Bahadur Yadav is heard asking for Rs 50 crore to assassinate Modi," he alleged. Referring to the purported video, Rao alleged that Tej Bahadur is also seen accepting
Bollywood 'Baby Doll' Sunny Leone gets son dancing
Actress Sunny Leone's son is still a todlar, but that didn't stop her from making him dance to a Punjabi number.
Dhoni makes a flying visit to Ranchi to vote
Iconic cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni took time out of his hectic IPL schedule to cast his vote alongside his family, here Monday. Dhoni reached the polling station less than 24 hours after leading Chennai Super Kings in an IPL game against Kings XI Punjab in Mohali. After casting his vote, Dhoni also put up a short video on social media with daughter Ziva, who told his father's legion of fans to "go and vote just like Mumma and Papa did". On Tuesday in Chennai, he will lead CSK against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 1 of the IPL.
TV actor Karan Oberoi held for rape, blackmail
Television actor and singer Karan Oberoi was arrested by Mumbai Police for the alleged rape and blackmail of a woman in 2017, official sources said here.
Charlize Theron was offered to play Wonder Woman's mother
Charlize Theron has revealed she was offered to play mother to Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman in the DC superhero origin story, a pitch she described as a "slap in the face". The 43-year-old actor, who is nine years elder to Gadot, shared the incident on "Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen". "This is a great example of how Hollywood like slaps you in the face when you start ageing," she said, as quoted by USA Today. Theron recalled thinking that she was talking with someone in Hollywood to play the title role of Wonder Woman in the 2017 film. "And I was like, 'I'm not familiar with it. What does Wonder Woman really do?' And this person said, 'No, it's for Wonder Woman's mom.' "It was the defining moment when I crossed over. And I wasn't fully aware of it," she added. Eventually, the role of Hippolyta was later played by the 53-year-old Connie Nielsen.
Indian crew to stop competing after US dance show win
The Kings, a hip-hop dance crew from Mumbai, are the new rulers of the American reality television show "World of Dance". Their choreographer Suresh Mukund says after this victory, the 15-member crew is done with dance competitions.
Yami Gautam to reunite with Ayushmann Khurrana for 'Bala'
Yami Gautam is set to reteam with her "Vicky Donor" co-star Ayushmann Khurrana for "Bala". To be directed by "Stree" helmer Amar Kaushik, "Bala" is set in a small town and revolves around a prematurely balding man and a woman facing prejudice because of her skin colour. The film, which goes on floors Monday, also features Bhumi Pednekar. According to a press release, Yami will tap into a quirky character that is billed as "Lucknow ki supermodel". "Excitement is in the hair... err air! The shooting for #Bala begins today!" she wrote on Twitter. Produced by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films, the film also features Saurabh Shukla, Jaaved Jaaferi and Seema Pahwa.
Despite leg injury, Tiger Shroff promotes 'SOTY2' in Delhi
Tiger Shroff, who is known for his action sequences, arrived at a promotional event here on Monday on a wheelchair to promote his upcoming film 'SOTY2' in Delhi.A wheelchair-bound Tiger, while speaking to media here, said he sprained his leg during an action sequence in a shoot.Praising his fans for the love they bestow upon him, Tiger said, "I can't let my fans down no matter what happens in my life. This is the reason which keeps me motivated and I am continuously travelling, meeting people and promoting my film."Talking about the difference between 'real' and 'reel' school life, Tiger said, "SOTY 2 school is different from a real school. There is more sports and less of studies. However, the movie has a hidden message for youth which will be revealed once people watch the movie."Reminiscing his own school days, Tiger revealed that he was more into sports rather than studies.Tiger was accompanied by his co-stars Ananya Pandey and Tara Sutaria at the event.The first installment of ...
Robert De Niro makes case for a world which has not heard about Trump
Veteran actor Robert De Niro took a jibe at President Donald Trump at the closing of Tribeca Film Festival while faux proposing the script for a film set in a world where he doesn't exist. According to USA Today, the actor and co-founder of the movie gala was speaking on the closing night premiere of The Beatles-inspired movie "Yesterday" over the weekend. "The world wakes up and has never heard of The Beatles. It made me sad but it gave me an idea for another film, one in which the world wakes up and has never heard of Trump. That would be a film that would make us all really happy," De Niro told the crowd before the screening began. "Yesterday", directed by Danny Boyle, follows Jack Malik (Himesh Patel) who awakes from a blackout to discover he is the only person to know the music by legendary rock band The Beatles. De Niro has been consistent in his attacks against Trump. Last month, in an appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", he called the president a "wannabe ...
'Student of the Year 2' has humanised me: Tiger Shroff
He may be the newest action star in Bollywood but Tiger Shroff says his latest film "Student of the Year 2" was a breather from the death-defying stunts routine of his past films. The actor, who is looking to recreate the success of his last release, "Baaghi 2" in the "SOTY 2", said playing Rohan, a regular college boy in the film, "humanised" him. "This is the most different film I've ever done till date. It's a different world, it's a different me. Working on this one was like being stripped off of my powers. So, if someone will punch me, I'll bleed. "I like the fact that the film has humanised me. He's a normal college going boy, he is not a one-man army. He's not someone who is fighting for the nation or saving someone. He is sort of saving himself. It was refreshing," Tiger told PTI in an interview. The 29-year-old actor described his character as a happy-go-lucky person, who cares a lot for his friends. "There comes a time in the film when he decides to put himself ahead and ...
Not easy to be a star kid: Tiger Shroff
Pressure to perform on star kids is immense, said Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff."People notice us very quickly because of our parents and because we are star kids. The pressure is, in fact, double on us to live up to their image," Tiger told reporters here.Tiger, son of Jackoe Shroff, was in New Delhi to promote his upcoming film 'Student of The Year 2'. His co-stars Ananya Pandey and Tara Sutaria were also present on the occasion.The 29-year-old actor, who recently injured his leg while performing an action scene for Student of The Year 2', arrived at the press conference, sitting in a wheelchair.The 'Baaghi' actor a casual look with jeans, tee and shirt.Ananya looked stunning in a white striped shirt and a lower, while Tara exuded cute vibe in a navy blue tee and a pair of shorts with white hoodie and sneakers.Tiger took the occasion to thank cinema for his success."Whatever I am today is because of commercial cinema. My goal is to entertain not just a small group of people and I am
Saif Ali Khan starrer 'Jawaani Jaaneman' to go on floors this June
Saif Ali Khan and Tabu starrer 'Jawaani Jaaneman' is all set to go on floors in June this year in London.The film is will be directed by Nitin Kakkar, the filmmaker behind 'Notebook', 'Mitron' and 'Filmistaan'.The production of the project is being held by multiple production houses, including Jackky Bhagnani's Pooja Entertainment, Saif Ali Khan's Black Knight Films and Jay Shewakramani's Northern Lights Films.Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the news on his Twitter handle."Jackky Bhagnani's Pooja Entertainment acquires Jawaani Jaaneman... Will co-produce with Saif Ali Khan [Black Knight Films] and Jay Shewakramani [Northern Lights Films]... Stars Saif Ali Khan, Tabu and Alaia F... Directed by Nitin Kakkar... Starts June 2019 in London," Adarsh tweeted.2019 is turning out to be a busy year for Saif Ali Khan. In addition to 'Jawaani Jaaneman', Saif is currently working on 'Taanaji: The Unsung Hero', which also features Ajay Devgn. Saif will also feature in 'Dil .
Barbara Perry of 'The Dik Van Dyke Show' dies at 97
Veteran actor Barbara Perry, known for performance in films and TV shows like Samuel Fuller's "Shock Corridor" (1963), The Naked Kiss (1964), and "The Dik Van Dyke Show", has died at the age of 97. In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, the family spokesperson, David Van Deusen said Perry died Sunday from natural causes in Hollywood. On "The Dick Van Dyke Show", she played Pickles, the wife of character Buddy Sorrell (played by Morey Amsterdam). Her last work was in the FX comedy series called "Baskets". She was married to Disney animator, Art Babbitt, who passed away in 1992. Perry was born on June 22, 1922, in Norfolk, US. She started off her career by headlining few night clubs in Los Angeles, US. Later, her mother brought her to Hollywood where they opened the Perry's Studios. An expert tap dancer, she also headlined nightclubs. Perry made her acting debut in Willim Wyler's Counsellor At Law (1933) and went on to star in a broadway musical, Happy As Larry in 1950. She also ...
Amy Jackson, George Panayiotou engaged
Actress Amy Jackson and her partner George Panayiotou are officially engaged.