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Padmaavat: Karni Sena chief still demands for nation-wide ban

Ahead of the release of 'Padmaavat' on January 25, Rajput Karni Sena chief, on Tuesday, requested the government to understand their sentiments."I urge Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chief Ministers to see our point of view. We want nothing less than a nation-wide ban on the film," Lokendra Singh Kalvi told ANI while protesting against Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum-opus in Dholpur.The film has, time and again, run into trouble with members of the Karni Sena, who allege that the movie shows Rajput legacy in bad light, and that historical facts have been tampered with.Despite the clearance from Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), 'Padmaavat' won't be released in Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat.The flick, based on the legend of Rani Padmini, a 13th century Hindu Rajput queen, mentioned in Padmavat, an Avadhi poem written by Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi in 1540, has been facing protests from various groups, particularly the Shri Rajput Karni Sena, for allegedly tampering .

I am not politically inclined: Madhavan

R Madhavan is happy that the two South superstars - Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan - are set to debut in politics, but the actor says he is not interested in taking the political plunge. On December 31, Rajinikanth announced his decision to enter politics and float a new party, while Haasan had already announced his political foray in November. Asked about the political debut of the two superstars, Madhavan said, "They are starting now... I feel whatever is better for the state and country, they are most welcome. If your intention is to serve people, then it's good... I am happy they have taken this step." The actor said he is happy being an actor and does not need a political label to serve the society. "I am not politically inclined. I am an actor and it is my job. I will continue to do good in whatever form I can. I don't need endorsement to do good for the society and I am very clear about it," he said at the trailer launch of his Amazon Prime show "Breathe". There ...

Reliance Entertainment to produce films for south Indian market

Anil Dhirubai Ambani-led Reliance Entertainment on Tuesday announced a joint venture with S. Sasikanth's Y Not Studios and Sanjay Wadhwa's AP International for production of movies, marking its entry into the south Indian market.

Haryana cabinet approves 'Padmaavat' ban

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmaavat" has been banned by Haryana's BJP government.

Rita Ora to star in British movie

Singer and actress Rita Ora has teased her next movie, which will be based in Britain and will feature homegrown talent.

Catherine Zeta-Jones defends Michael Douglas' harassment denial

Hollywood actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has said that her husband Michael Douglas supports the #MeToo movement "more than anybody".The 48-year-old actress said this after Douglas released a pre-emptive statement last week denying he sexually harassed a former employee over 30 years ago, reports Page Six.While giving an interview to a leading US entertainment show, the Oscar-winning actress said, "My reaction was that as two people who have been in this business - him longer than me -- was that we support 'Me Too' and the movement more than anybody, anybody - me as a woman, him as a man."She added, "And there was no other way than to be preemptive in a story that had to be watched. He did a statement, he did it. I think it's very clear the way that he stands. I cannot elaborate on something that's so very personal to him."The 'Chicago' star also feels it is an "amazing" time for women at the moment and is impressed that so many have come forward to open up about their experiences."We're

Veteran film cinematographer W.B. Rao dead

Veteran cinematographer W.B. Rao, who worked on films like "Hum", "Khuda Gawah" and "Rangeela", died here on Tuesday, said an official of Western Indian Cinematographer's Association (WICA).

Dolores O'Riordan was 'full of life' hours before death

A friend of The Cranberries singer Dolores ORiordan has said she sounded "full of life" just hours before her sudden demise.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle TV movie in works

A Prince Harry and Meghan Markle TV movie is in the works.

Four decades in Malayalam filmdom, Asokan going strong as ever

After successfully donning the greasepaint in the Malayalam film industry for the past four decades, actor Asokan is going strong as ever before.

Haryana govt bans release of "Padmaavat"

The Manohar Lal Khattar government in Haryana has banned the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's controversial film "Padmaavat", Health Minister Anil Vij said today. Vij said a decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of the state Cabinet keeping in view the sentiments of a large number of people who felt that historical had been "distorted" in the period drama. The minister said that in the previous Cabinet meeting too he had demanded a ban on the film. "In the last cabinet meeting, I had raised the issue of banning the film because of distortion of historic facts by the filmmaker," Vij said. In that meeting, the chief minister had assured that when the censor board clears the film, a decision will be taken by the government, he added. "In today's Cabinet meeting, I again raised the issue and said the film should be banned in Haryana keeping in view the law and order situation of the state as the film was facing stiff opposition from various quarters," Vij told ...

Emraan to star and co-produce education drama 'Cheat India'

Actor Emraan Hashmi is all set to feature in and co-produce an education drama titled "Cheat India". The actor's production banner, Emraan Hashmi Films will be backing the project along with T-Series and Ellipsis Entertainment. The film, directed by Soumik Sen, focuses on the Indian education system affected by crime and corruption. "The script and title of 'Cheat India' are supremely powerful. This is among the most engaging and riveting stories I've read in a while and I am thrilled to be essaying what I believe will be a landmark role in my filmography. "I am also looking forward to working with some formidable partners - Soumik, an amazing storyteller, Ellipsis, the new kids with a pulse on clutter-breaking content and marketing, and T-Series, with whom I share an old association on music and films," Emraan said in a statement. Bhushan Kumar, of T-Series, said the film is serves the "new-age appetite for compelling content rooted in realism." "Cheat India" is slated ..

Hope Adira will be proud to have working parents: Rani Mukerji

Rani Mukerji went through the usual anxiety of a mother when she started "Hichki" after Adira's birth, but the actor is confident that her daughter will one day be proud of her working parents. The actor said more than her, it was her filmmaker husband Aditya Chopra who wanted her to get back to the sets. "I had this anxiety about leaving my daughter at home because it was going to be a new environment for her. She is not going to see me for a few hours, which she is used to. It is a dilemma that every working mother goes through where you face this anxiety," Rani told PTI in an interview. "The child will soon get used to it. I am sure Adira will understand that both her parents leave home for work. It will be normal and it will be something that she will be proud of." In India, many working women leave their jobs after they embrace motherhood but Rani believes things are changing now as fathers are getting more involved in the upbringing of their children. "People are ...

Khattar govt bans release of "Padmaavat" in Haryana

The Manohar Lal Khattar government in Haryana has banned the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's controversial film 'Padmaavat' in the state, Health Minister Anil Vij said today. "Film Padmavati/Padmavat banned in Haryana," the senior minister tweeted. The film had faced stiff opposition from various quarters in Haryana. Vij had earlier said that he would not allow screening of the movie in the state. He had alleged that Bhansali had wrongly presented historical facts in the movie to "defame" the image of 'Rani Padmavati' and this had hurt the sentiments of lakhs of people. "Rani Padmavati is the symbol of Indian women' pride. The character assassination of Padmavati will not be tolerated at any level," he had said. The film, mired in controversy over its plot line, had been given a go-ahead by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), which has asked the makers to change the title from 'Padmavati' to 'Padmaavat' and suggested some other modifications. The film is .

'Padmaavat' won't release in Haryana, says Anil Vij

Despite the clearance from Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), 'Padmaavat' won't be released in Haryana, Health minister Anil Vij said on Tuesday."In the meeting, I said it should be banned in Haryana keeping in view law & order situation in state. Cabinet supported this & we decided it will be banned in Haryana," Vij told ANI.Haryana is the third Indian state after Rajasthan and Gujarat to have banned the screening of the controversial Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial.The flick, based on the legend of Rani Padmini, a 13th century Hindu Rajput queen, mentioned in Padmaavat, an Avadhi poem written by Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi in 1540, has been facing protests from various groups, particularly the Shri Rajput Karni Sena, for allegedly tampering with historical facts.The CBFC has suggested five modifications in 'Padmavato', which included changing the film's title to 'Padmaavat', in December last year.The flick is all set to hit theatres on January 25.

Schwarzenegger finds Eliza Dushku 'courageous'

Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger says he is "proud" of actress Eliza Dushku, who starred as his daughter in "True Lies", for speaking out about her alleged molestation by the films stunt coordinator when she was 12 years old.

'GoT' will go out with a bang, says Maisie Williams

When it comes to some of television's most popular series, 'Game of Thrones' is right up there as one of the most beloved shows of this generation and fans would want the series to end a high note.Now, one of the actors in the hit-TV series is also hinting that the show will end in a way that people will be proud of.According to Contactmusic.com, Maisie Williams, who plays Arya Stark in the HBO-drama has promised fans that 'Game of Thrones' will "go out with a bang".She said, "I'm sad that it's coming to an end but this series is so wonderful and I'm so proud of it. The story is just so good that we're going to go out with a bang for sure!"The actress also assured fans that the remaining episodes will be "wonderful".It was recently confirmed fans of the hit show - which also stars Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage and Kit Harington- will have to wait 2019 to find out the fate of their favourite characters when the final six episodes will be screened.Directors David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, ...

Janhvi a dedicated actor: Shalini Kapoor

Actress Shalini Kapoor, known for shows like "Qubool Hai" and "Swaragini - Jodein Rishton Ke Sur", is set to play Janhvi Kapoor's mother in their upcoming film "Dhadak". She says the newcomer is a loving and dedicated actor.

Deneuve apologises to sex abuse victims but stands by letter

Veteran French actor Catherine Deneuve has apologised to the victims of sex abuse after she signed a letter denouncing the MeToo movement and claiming that it unfairly punishes men for flirting "insistently or clumsily". The actor had denounced the #MeToo movement and its French equivalent, #Balancetonporc (Call out your pig), in a letter, signed by over 100 French actors. The letter said the movements have created a totalitarian climate by publicly prosecuting private experiences. In a personal statement, published in newspaper Liberation, Deneuve apologised to victims of "odious acts" but stood by the statement while distancing herself from a number of other female signatories. "I am a free woman and I will remain so. I greet fraternally all the victims of odious acts that may have felt aggrieved by this forum published in the World, it is to them and to them alone that I apologise," Deneuve wrote in the new letter. Deneuve said she signed the statement because she is

B-town wishes Sidharth Malhotra on birthday

The heartthrob of Bollywood Sidharth Malhotra turned 33 today and a string of celebs in tinsel town wished the actor a year full of love and happiness.Born on January 16, 1985, Sidharth is known for his roles in movies like 'Student of the Year,' 'Hasee toh Phasee,', 'Ek Villain,' 'Kapoor & Sons' and more recently 'Ittefaq'.He started his career at the age of 18 with modeling.He has also worked as an assistant director along with Varun Dhawan on Karan Johar's 'My Name Is Khan' (2010).Here's what the Bollywood celebrities tweeted on his special day:Abhishek Bachchan extended his wishes on Twitter and wrote, "Happy Birthday Sid. Have a great year. Good luck at the movies. @S1dharthM.""Happy birthday @S1dharthM !! Have a fabulous year fellow Delhiite! looking forward to #Aiyaari! Tweeted Kriti Sanon.Meanwhile, his 'Aiyaary' co-star Rakul Preet tweeted, "Happpppppy bday to the not so aiyaar in real life @S1dharthM .wishing u the best of everything..keep slaying!""Happy birthdayyyy ...