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'Fukrey Returns' enters 100 cr club
Pulkit Samrat and Richa Chadha's 'Fukrey Returns' has entered the coveted Rs 100 crore club.According to reports, the film's collection, on its third week, is Rs 101.78 crore at the Worldwide Box Office, with Rs. 93.02 crore gross coming in from the domestic market.'Fukrey Returns' also stars Varun Sharma, Pulkit Samrat and Manjot Singh in the lead roles and marks the second installment of the 'Fukrey' franchise.It is co-produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani under the banner of Excel Entertainment and is directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba.The film revolves around four Delhi-based boys, who along with a deadly don, get caught up in a politician's web of lies and deceit.
If BJP had a film franchise it would be called Lie Hard: Rahul
After accusing the BJP of having an "architecture and foundation based on lies", Congress president Rahul Gandhi today took a swipe at the ruling party saying if it had a film franchise it would be called "Lie Hard". "If BJP had a film franchise it would be called Lie Hard," he said on Twitter, while rhyming it with Hollywood action blockbuster "Die Hard". His attack on the BJP came a day after he accused the ruling dispensation of having its structure and foundation based on lies. He was speaking at the meeting of Congress's highest decision-making body, its Working Committee. Gandhi has been using one-liner laced with satire to target the BJP in recent months. Gandhi also used three taglines on Twitter along with his remark. The new Congress chief's attack came after the BJP targeted him for watching the film "Star Wars" on the day election results for Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh were announced and his party lost the elections.
Radio station partners with Goa airport to start airport radio
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and radio station Indigo 91.9 FM announced their partnership today with the launch of Goa Airport Radio at the Goa International Airport. A spokesperson for the radio station said that the service will have specially curated music for passengers at the airport. "An exclusive jockey would interact with passengers, announce utility and flight related information as well as play music," the spokesperson added. Speaking at the launch, BCH Negi, Goa airport director said that the airport is unique in the kind of passengers it handled with data showing that more than 65 percent of them were below 40 years of age. Satyanaryana Murthy, CEO of Indigo 91.9 FM said, "We are excited to partner with the Goa International Airport. We are confident that the flyers will have a great experience listening to our handpicked international music.
Was asked to join panel to certify "Padmavati": Former royal
The censor board asked the erstwhile Mewar royal family to join a panel to help certify Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmavati", which had angered Rajput community leaders for allegedly portraying the queen in a 'bad light', a member of the family said today. Vishvaraj Singh of the Mewar royal family told PTI that Prasoon Joshi, chief of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), requested him to join the panel over a phone call on Thursday. Singh said he wrote to the CBFC chairman and sought a reply on seven points related to the film. He said he would respond to the offer after he gets the reply. Singh said he sought clarification on the genre under which the film was seeking certification. "The film has used the name of my family's respected ancestors and events that have taken place in history. It is not just the story but the depiction of characters that is of great importance. The released song and promos make it apparent that all claims of the filmmaker of giving due
Mumbai, Gurugram girls win Mrs India contest
Mayanka Patel from Mumbai and Poonam Gaur from Gurugram were crowned Mrs India-Pride of Nation in two different categories at the grand finale that was held here on Saturday evening.
'Tiger Zinda Hai' rakes in Rs 34 cr on opening day
Superstar Salman Khan's "Tiger Zinda Hai" has raked in Rs 33.75 crore on its opening day, according to a press release by its makers..
'Tape Cast' to show the 'real struggle' of celebrities
Film critic Anupama Chopra says that a new web series "Tape Cast" will allow people to see the real struggles and failures of celebrities and how they overcome it.
Security tightened at Salman Khan's residence
To avoid any untoward incident, Mumba ipolice on Saturday tightened security around Bollywood star Salman Khan's residence in the wake of him allegedly maligning the Scheduled Castes during a television show.A complaint has been filed against Khan and actress Shilpa Shetty at Mumbai's Andheri Police station for referring to the Scheduled Castes as 'Bhangi' in separate shows.The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has sought a reply from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry and the police commissioners of Delhi and Mumbai on the same issue.The NCSC has demanded a reply on the action taken against both actors as per the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Prevention of Atrocities Act, 2015, within a week.The commission issued a notice after receiving a complaint from former an ex-chairman of the Delhi Commission for Safai Karamcharis, Harnam Singh.Singh, in his complaint, said that the actors used the word 'bhangi' in TV shows which clearly insults the entire Valmiki .
Soni Razdan, Mahesh Bhatt to feature together in film
Actor-director Soni Razdan is all set to share screen space with husband filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt for the first time in National Award winning filmmaker Sanjoy Nag's 'Yours Truly'.Nag, who has recently wrapped up the shoot of his next film 'Yours Truly', said, "It's a beautiful story of a woman and her journey of finding love in the most unexpected places"."It was an incredible experience to shoot in the city of joy with such a talented cast and crew. We're now eagerly looking forward to finish the film and present it to the world", he added.The film, which has been shot on location in Kolkata, is based on a short story, 'The One That Was Announced' by award-winning writer and playwright Annie Zaidi.It also stars Aahana Kumra and Pankaj Tripathi and is slated to hit the theatres in Summer 2018.'Yours Truly' revolves around the plot that says love can be as bizarre as being in love with a voice and our imaginations of that person behind that voice.The movie produced by Platoon One Films
'Spy Kids' star Daryl Sabara is engaged
Daryl Sabara, the star of 'Spy Kids' is engaged to girlfriend Meghan Trainor.To announce the big news, the 25-year-old star took to his Instagram and posted a really beautiful video, in which he can seen proposing to the Grammy award winning singer under a sparkling canopy of Christmas lights.Meghan's family and friends can also be seen in the visuals.The video is captioned, "Happy birthday to my soulmate. Thank you for changing my life forever and thank you for saying yes! You are the most beautiful fiance"The 'All About That Bass' hit-maker posted the same video, writing, "I SAID YESSSS!!!! For my 24th birthday, the love of my life @darylsabara made all of my dreams come true. He proposed to me under a tunnel of beautiful Christmas lights and surprised me with my family and friends. I'm still in shock. I've never been this happy! Thank you Daryl, my family and friends for making me feel like a real princess ?????????? and thank you @ryan.trainor for this amazing video that I'm gonna
'Shaadi Mein Zaroon Aana' to be screened at Rashtrapati Bhavan
"Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aanaa", starring national award-winning actor Rajkummar Rao, will be screened at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday evening.
Jassie Gill is in a 'happy space' in life
Singer-actor Jassie Gill, who will be seen in Aanand L. Rai's "Happy Bhag Jayegi Returns", says he is in a "happy space" -- literally.
'Tiger Zinda Hai' mints Rs 33.75 crore on first day
Salman Khan has bounced back at the office with his latest film "Tiger Zinda Hai", which raked in Rs 33.75 crore on its opening day. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, "Tiger Zinda Hai" is a sequel to 2012 hit film "Ek Tha Tiger" and also stars Katrina Kaif, Angad Bedi, Kumud Mishra, and Nawab Shah. Salman seems to have shrugged off the rough patch after the dim performance of "Tubelight", which was not able to break the opening records of superstar's previous Eid outings "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" and "Sultan". According to the producers, the movie earned Rs 33.75 crore on its first day. The collection is the highest ever for a movie releasing on a non-holiday and broke the previous record held by Aamir Khan's "Dhoom 3". "It is an overwhelming and a humbling moment. I thank the audiences for showering so much love on 'Tiger Zinda Hai'. The cast and crew and the entire YRF team have toiled their hearts out and this incredible success will be cherished by all of us," said director Ali
Producer Prernaa Arora at loggerheads with director Of Sara Khan's debut
"Kedarnath", the love story featuring Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singhs daughter Sara Khan with Sushant Singh Rajput, seems to be embroiled in a war of nerves between it's director and producer.
Want to cast Fawad, Alia in film adaptation: 'Love Curry' author
Bestselling author Pankaj Dubey wants to cast Bollywood actors Alia Bhatt and Sushant Singh Rajput and Pakistani actor Fawad Khan in the film adaptation of his new book "Love Curry".
Fisher wrote some of her 'funniest lines' in 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'
Actress Carrie Fisher left the world too soon but she had just enough time to add a few special touches to her last performance as Princess Leia in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi"
Hollywood's sultry Christmas Eve Angel - and her India connection (Dec 24 is Ava Gardner's 95th birth anniversary)
With her exotic sultry looks, she was possibly one of Hollywood's earliest 'globalised' leading ladies, playing roles spanning from a Spanish flamenco dancer to a Russian countess to a Biblical matriarch. Ava Gardner also appeared as a half-Indian character in the first Hollywood film realistically depicting India - on the cusp of Independence - then of the maharajas, the Great Game and tiger hunts.
UK Princess wears blackamoor brooch, sparks furore
Wearing a blackamoor brooch to the Queen's annual Christmas lunch by a British Princess has sparked furore on the social media after some people called it "racist", forcing the royal to apologise, media reports said today. Princess Michael of Kent, who is married to Queen Elizabeth II's first cousin, attended an annual Christmas banquet at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday wearing the blackamoor brooch, the BBC reported. Blackamoor is a style of artwork dating back from the 17th and 18th Century which is usually found in sculpture, jewellery and textiles in which black men and women are often depicted as slaves. But it is now considered to be racially insensitive and even the name has been slammed as a term of abuse for anyone with dark skin. Prince Harry's fiance, American actress Meghan Markle, whose mother is black and who has often spoken of racism she experienced as a child and as an adult, was also a guest at the lunch, the report said. This outraged social media ...
Jimmy Kimmel wants good ratings for Oscars
Jimmy Kimmel has released the first promo for the upcoming Oscar ceremony and the TV host has asked for good ratings and a "jetpack" from the fans. This will be the second time Kimmel will be hosting the Hollywood's biggest night after the last year's best picture goof up. Veteran actor Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway had incorrectly announced "La La Land" as the best picture winner for 2016 when it was actually "Moonlight". "All I want for Christmas is for you to watch me host the 90th Oscars on March 4 on ABC," Kimmel said in the promo, adding: "And a jetpack!" Show producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd will also return for the ceremony. The 90th Academy Awards will air on March 4.
Bosco a huge fan of peroplane dance style
National Award winning choreographer Bosco Martis, who is judging the reality based dance TV show "Dance India Dance 6", says he is a "huge" fan of contestant Sachin Sharma's peroplane dance style.