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Cyber bullying: Actress Parvathy lodges complaint
Award-winning actress Parvathy, who was trolled on social media for commenting against some dialogues in top actor Mammootty's film, today lodged a police complaint. The 'Qarib Qarib Singlle' actress had recently called the dialogues in 'Kasaba' 'misogynist'. She was viciously trolled and abused on various online platforms by the veteran actor's fans. According to police, a case has been registered by the Ernakulam South Police in this regard. "She forwarded a complaint to me...and investigation has commenced on this," IG Manoj Abraham, nodal officer, Cyberdome told PTI. At an open forum organised on the sidelines of the recently held International Film Festival of Kerala, she voiced her opinion against glorifying misogyny on screen and expressed concern about the absence of women perspective in cinema. To prove her point, Parvathy said she had recently watched "Kasaba." Though she did not mention the actor's name, she said the film had disappointed her as it featured a .
When Sanjay made Anil Kapoor's day (TV Snippets)
Actor Anil Kapoor says it was the "cutest thing" to hear wise words for his younger brother Sanjay Kapoors performance in TV show "Dil Sambhal Jaa Zara" from a fan.
Gal Gadot shares her most heartwarming moment of 2017
To many, Gal Gadot gave one of the most precious moments to comic book fans this year by taking probably the most iconic superheroes of all time to the big screen.Gadot, who played Wonder Woman/Diana Prince in this year's blockbuster movie 'Wonder Woman', has revealed the most heartwarming moment she experienced this year, which was more endearing to her than any on-screen or on-set moment.According to Entertainment Weekly, the 32-year-old actress revealed that she experienced the most happiest moment of her life when the embargo for her movie was lifted.She said, "It was a Thursday evening and I knew they were lifting the embargo for the reviews at 9 p.m. It was my first time going through such a thing. Usually, I'm not in the loop on when the studio is lifting the embargo. So I put my six-year-old daughter to bed and I said, 'You need to fall asleep, I need to do some work tonight.' And of course that night she was very much awake. I said, 'Okay. I'm going to bring my computer and ..
People are weirdly fascinated with 'Narcos': Brancato
"Narcos" co-creator Christopher Brancato is happy that he found a global hit in Netflix's drug drama "Narcos", whose story has fascinated people world over. The first two seasons of the Netflix series chronicled the rise and eventual fall of the notorious Colombian cocaine king Pablo Escobar (Wagner Moura) through the eyes of DEA agents Javier Pena and Steve Murphy (Pedro Pascal and Boyd Holbrook). Brancato said filmmaker Eric Newman was developing a movie on Escobar for 17 years but he felt it would be hard to tell the story as a 2-hour-long film. He eventually suggested they give it a 20-episode treatment at Netflix. Brancato, who has been involved with features like "Species II" and "Hoodlum", said it is hard to create a show that becomes "such a big hit" and had even told himself that he may never really see global success. "I just wanted one (hit show) and I don't necessarily need another. I don't want to live in this bitter-sweet weird 'I got to have another show .
Post Matt Lauer saga, NBC tightens sexual harassment rules
The National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has issued new anti-sexual harassment strict rules for employees, weeks after the ousting of 'Today' show ex-host Matt Lauer from the Television broadcasting company,Employees at the network have been given a strict set of rules on how to interact with coworkers, reports pagesix.com.A source said that NBC employees have been ordered to report any inappropriate relationships in the workplace - and if they fail to do so, they could be fired for covering up for colleagues.Detailed rules also have been issued about how to conduct onseself in the office, including how to socialise and even how to hug colleagues.It stated: "Romantic relationships at work are not exactly unusual, but now NBC says it is taking a zero-tolerance approach. Staffers have been told that if they find out about any affairs, romances, inappropriate relationships or behaviour in the office, then they have to report it to human resources, their superior or the company ...
Young guns of Bollywood outshine top stars in 2017
Barring exceptions like "Baahubali 2", "Golmaal Again" and newly released "Tiger Zinda Hai", 2017 largely belonged to films that told simple and relatable stories rooted in small towns of India. On most occasions the smaller films starring the young stars of Bollywood beat the so-called mainstream, commercial movies of top stars, both at the box-office and in terms of critical acclaim. "2017 has been a bad year in terms of box office, it is a wake up call for the industry that they need to sincerely work towards entertaining audience and give them a cinematic experience which is worth their money. "This year, it has been observed that script is actually an important factor and not the superstars. Some films had no stars but did well all because of good content," exhibitor Akshay Rathi told PTI. The year opened with the clash between Hrithik Roshan starrer "Kaabil" and Shah Rukh Khan's "Raaes". Both did decent business at the box office "Jolly LLB 2" (Akshay Kumar), ...
Accused of Delhi metro molestation cases granted bail
A Delhi court on Tuesday granted bail to the accused of two molestation cases at the ITO Metro Station.The court previously had dismissed the bail plea of the accused.On November 13, two women, including a journalist, were molested by the accused at the ITO Metro Station in Delhi.One of the incidents was caught on the CCTV which showed the man first trying to block the way and later physically assaulting the woman entering the station.The culprit was arrested on the basis of the CCTV footage within 48 hours of the incident.
Royal family member 'expresses reservation' to preview 'Padmavati'
Erstwhile royal of Udaipur, Vishvaraj Singh, has expressed reservation about being a part of the committee, which has been formed to examine matters relating to the controversial movie 'Padmavati'.Singh, a member of the Mewar royal family, was invited by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chief, Prasoon Joshi, to be a part of the proposed committee to assist it in the process of certifying Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum-opus.In a letter dated December 22, Singh said he would be 'happy' to meet Joshi but also stated, "I have very strong reservations about seeing the film as to my mind it will open a Pandora's box of new and pointless discussions. Owing to the manner in which the film's production has progressed from its very inception and seeing to how related matters have developed, I would insist on a formal clarification of the points raised by me before I make a decision regarding being on the Committee."Singh further termed the film as an embodiment of 'unprofessional and .
Mandira Bedi shoots ad with husband
Actress Mandira Bedi has shot for a fitness brand commercial with her husband and director Raj Kaushal.
People still count on me for a good performance: Saif Ali Khan
Saif Ali Khan says even though his recent films have not performed as expected at the box office, filmmakers and the audiences still consider him a "bankable actor" as he believes in pushing the envelope. Saif, 47, said, apart from the fact that a star can bring money and security to a project, as an actor it is also important to understand the vision of the filmmaker. "You are in the industry where box office is important. Everybody is looking for something that will give them security and money. And if a star is doing that, then you will build an industry around it. It goes beyond ego and simple things," Saif told PTI in an interview. He said economics drives the 'star system' in the industry but actors are required to go beyond what is expected of them. "A bankable hero is what the industry is based on. I don't think I have been one for a while. I am a bankable actor in the sense that people can count on me for a good performance. (I am) someone who will push himself .
Hema Malini enjoys her moment in 'sarson ke khet' (Movie Snippets)
Veteran actress-politician Hema Malini took a moment out from her busy schedule to soak in the joy of being amidst mustard fields, which have found representation in Bollywood films over and over again.
Correctional Home inmates to act in English play
Inmates of two correctional homes here will act in an English play 'The Teahouse of the August Moon' as part of effort by the jail authorities to involve them in cultural activities. The play was adapted from a 1951 novel by Vern J Sneider. It had earlier been adapted as a Broadway play in 1953. In 1956 an American film, based on the book, was made which starred Marlon Brando among others. "There are several characters in this play and hence a large number of inmates could be inducted and given chance to explore their acting skill. They all enjoyed the whole experience during rehearsal," one of the directors of the play, Nandini Bandyopadhyay said. The inmates, numbering around 15, were mainly drawn from Alipore Central Correctional Home and few from Alipore Women's Correctional Home. The inmates will also share the stage with former IGP of Correctional Services B D Sharma and two jail employees. Mukhopadhyay said Sharma and Director General Correctional Homes Arun Gupta
Intl Film Fest at theatres made of straw in open paddy field
Makeshift auditoriums, made of straw in a paddy field inside a remote village here, became the venue for an international film festival which aims to bring quality cinema to rural areas. The first edition of Assam International Rural Film Festival (AIRFF), the audiences enjoyed some world classics at Phesual village of Meleng tea garden area, which is about 25 km from Jorhat town and 320 km east of Guwahati. Through the four-day festival, which opened on December 23, the Assam Film Society (AFS), which closes today, screened old classics as well as newly released regional films for the villagers. "I am involved with film festivals and societies across the country and worldwide for the last 40 years. I have never seen a proper international film festival being held at such an interior place in temporary theatres. It is happening for the first time," renowned film critic, festival adviser and curator Premendra Mazumder told PTI here. Mazumder, the chief guest of the movie .
Lainie Kazan arrested for stealing groceries
'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' star Lainie Kazan was recently arrested on Christmas eve for stealing groceries from a store in the San Fernando Valley, California.The 77-year-old actress allegedly filled her reusable bags with USD 180 worth of groceries, reports TMZ.The 'You Don't Mess with the Zohan' star reportedly arrested for a petty theft.The veteran actress explained that she took the items without paying because she was out of money.She was nominated for an Emmy for her guest role in 'St. Elsewhere' in 1988 and was also nominated for a Golden Globe for a movie 'My Favorite Year'.
Anil Kapoor celebrated birthday on sets of 'Race 3'
Actor Anil Kapoor, who turned 61 on December 24, celebrated his birthday with the cast and crew of his upcoming film "Race 3". The veteran actor posted on Twitter a photo him offering cake to his co-actor and film's lead Salman Khan at the mini party organised on the sets. "Who says an on-set birthday has to be boring! My birthday was made extra special by the Salman Khan Films and Tips teams! Thank you all for your love and wishes!" Kapoor wrote on Twitter. Apart from Salman and Anil, "Race 3", directed by Remo D'Souza, also features Bobby Deol, Jacqueline Fernandez, Daisy Shah, Saqib Salem and Freddy Daruwala.
Can't doubt Honey Singh's talent: Bhushan Kumar
Yo Yo Honey Singh is back with a song for upcoming Bollywood film "Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety". It was only a matter of time before the singer-composer bounced back, says producer Bhushan Kumar.
Played parts that are reactive, passive: Robert Pattinson
Actor Robert Pattinson, best known for his role of Edward Cullen in the "Twilight" franchise, says in his acting career, he has played parts that were quite reactive and passive.
Rajini to spell out political stand on Dec 31
Keeping the guessing game on over his much awaited political plunge, superstar Rajinikanth today said he will announce his stand on entering politics on December 31. This is for the first time that the charismatic 67-year- old actor, who enjoys cult status in the Tamil film industry, has fixed a date to spell out his plans on entering the political arena. "I am not saying that I will come to politics...I will announce my stand on entering politics on December 31," Rajinikanth said. Addressing a meeting of his fans on the opening day of a six-day-long photo session with his followers here, the superstar said he was hesitant to enter politics since he knew its dynamics. "Had I not known its dynamics, I would have said okay," and joined politics, he said. "I am not new to politics," the Kabaali star said in the same breath and referred to his 1996 stand of voicing opposition to then Tamil Nadu Chief Minister late J Jayalalithaa amid applause. Sporting a grey beard and a ...
'Molly's Game' very 'relevant' movie
"Molly's Game", which is on female empowerment, is a very relevant movie, given the recent wave of sexual misconduct claims, says its executive producer, Leopoldo Gout.
Paris Jackson celebrates holiday season with brothers
Model-actress Paris Jackson posed with both her brothers -- Prince and Blanket -- to celebrate the holiday season.