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Petition in Lahore HC seeks complete ban on exhibition of Indian films in Pak
A petition has been in a Lahore court seeking complete ban on trade and exhibition of Indian films in Pakistan, in reciprocation to Bollywood banning Pakistani actors and singers in the wake of the Pulwama attack that killed 40 CRPF soldiers. The All Indian Cine Workers Association has announced a total ban on Pakistani actors and artists in the aftermath of the terror attack carried out by the Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) at Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir. In a notice, the organisation said they will take strong action against anyone who works with Pakistani artists. Sheikh Latif, a Pakistani citizen, moved the Lahore High Court on Thursday seeking complete ban on trade and exhibition of Indian films in Pakistan. He argued the import policy order 2016 announced by Pakistan had banned import of all Indian films and other content. However, on January 31, 2017 the then prime minister Nawaz Sharif "through a notification of the Ministry of Information announced that .
Actor Vinny Vella, known for gangster roles, dead at 72
"Casino" actor Vinny Vella, who starred in several other gangster movies, is dead at 72. He was battling cancer.
B-Town celebs mourn Raj Kumar Barjatya's demise
Raj Kumar Barjatya who produced popular films like "Hum Aapke Hain Koun...!" and "Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United" under the Rajshri Productions banner died at a hospital, here on Thursday. He was cremated at a crematorium in Worli.
Naseeruddin Shah to reprise his role in 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro' sequel?
A sequel to Kundan Shah-directed 1983 cult classic "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro" is in the pipeline and will see Naseeruddin Shah reprise his role. Shah and Ravi Baswani played two struggling photographers in the satire on corruption. "We are doing 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro' sequel. The script is ready. Kundan ji had written it. Naseeruddin Shah is reprising his role. We will have someone elese from Raviji's part as he is no longer with us. The actors who are available are Naseeruddin Shah, Neena Gupta, Satish Kaushik and Pankaj Kapur," a source close to the production said. The original film was produced by National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC) while Firoz Nadiadwala will back the sequel. "For the sequel, both NFDC and Nadiadwala will be working jointly," the source added. The original film ended with both Shah and Boswani's characters being framed for the crimes that they had not committed. The sequel will take their journey forward after they come out of the jail. "The second part
Madhuri hasn't changed at all over the years: Anil Kapoor
"Would you believe, Ive done 18 films with Madhuri Dixit," exclaimed Anil Kapoor as he spoke about how the actress hasn't changed at all over the years -- something he has realised after teaming up with her once again in Indra Kumars "Total Dhamaal".
Director Rima Das to be showstopper at fashion event
National Award-winning filmmaker Rima Das will turn showstopper for designer Tara Bhuyan at a fashion event.
Atif Aslam's song from "Notebook" to be re-recorded by another singer
Director Nitin Kakkar Thursday confirmed that a song from his upcoming film "Notebook", that was earlier sung by Pakistani singer Atif Aslam, will now be re-recorded with a new singer. Following the blanket ban on Pakistani artistes in the wake of Pulwama terror attack, Aslam's song from the "Notebook", that is produced by Salman Khan, will be redone. The film has total of five songs in the film and out of which one was sung by Atif. "We have got a new voice. There's only one song of Atif in the film and we will have to re-do it. We all are Indians and it is unfortunate whatever has happened. But the show must go on as they say," Nitin said at the trailer preview of "Notebook" here. The makers were supposed to release the preview of the trailer reportedly two-three days back but the event was postponed after the attack. "Nation is always our priority, country comes first and then other things. Unfortunately, that incident happened and we had to do our bit. We felt it is not the right .
TV must look beyond 'sati savitri' roles for women: Himani Shivpuri
Veteran actress Himani Shivpuri, who started her career in showbiz with TV show "Humrahi" over 25 years ago, feels the small screen has not explored much in terms of roles for women.
No more songs of praise, Tajik president says
Tajikistan's authoritarian leader has called for an end to pop songs praising him, state television said Thursday, as the leadership cult surrounding the 66-year-old gathers strength. The long-reigning strongman Emomali Rakhmon had "expressed concern" at "excessive advertising of the president's personality through music videos," it said. "The president instructed the leadership of the Committee on Television and Radio Broadcasting instead to highlight the tireless work of the population, the country's significant achievements, the unique nature of this ancient land," it said. Presidential personality cults are the norm in ex-Soviet Central Asia, where leaders face little political opposition or independent media. In neighbouring Uzbekistan, authorities have also cautioned against music praising President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The head of the state agency responsible for regulating the pop industry said this week that Mirziyoyev "does not need an advert from artists" after one singer ...
Cannot match up to Kishore Kumar: Ali Zafar
Pakistani actor Ali Zafar says he cannot feature as legendary playback singer-actor Kishore Kumar in a prospective biopic as he feels he cannot match up to the late genius' talent.
Jason Reitman reacts to 'Ghostbusters' backlash
Jason Reitman, after facing criticism for not considering the 2016 film of the "Ghostbusters" franchise while helming the next instalment, has said he did not have any intentions to hurt anyone.
'Dafli wale...' makes Jaya Prada feel nostalgic
Jaya Prada got nostalgic while shooting for a dance show where a contestant performed on the hit song "Dafli wale dafli baja", which was picturised on her years ago. The veteran actress said the song wasn't even going to feature in the 1979 movie "Sargam".
'Notebook', 'Kabir Singh' will not release in Pakistan
Film producer Murad Khetani Thursday said he has decided to not release his upcoming films -- Salman Khan-produced "Notebook" and Shahid Kapoor starrer "Kabir Singh" -- in Pakistan in the wake of Pulwama terror attack. "We are not releasing our film ('Notebook') in Pakistan. Our upcoming films 'Kabir Singh' and 'Satellite Shankar' too will also not release there," Khetani, of Cine1 Studios, said on the sidelines of the promotional event of his film "Notebook". "Notebook" marks the acting debut of Pranutan Bahl, daughter of actor Mohnish Bahl and granddaughter of yesteryear actor Nutan. It will also see the launch of Zaheer Iqbal. Set in Kashmir, the romantic-drama film is produced by Salma Khan, Khetani and Ashwin Varde and it is slated to release on March 29. "Kabir Singh", directed by Sandeep Vanga, is a remake of his own directorial Telugu language film "Arjun Reddy" (2017). Jointly produced by Cine1 Studios and T-Series, the film stars Shahid and Kiara Advani in the lead. It ...
Diane Lane, Kevin Costner to work together in thriller 'Let Him Go'
Diane Lane and Kevin Costner are set to star in Focus Features' suspense thriller 'Let Him Go.'Based on a novel of the same name by Larry Watson, the story follows retired sheriff George Blackledge (Costner) and his wife Margaret to be essayed by Diane lane as they leave their Montana ranch to rescue their young grandson from a dangerous family living off the grid in the Dakotas, headed by matriarch Blanche Weboy.The film will be produced by Paula Mazur and Micthell Kaplan of The Mazur Kaplan Company, alongside Bezucha. Kimi Armstrong Stein, Jeffrey Lampert, Costner and Rod Lake will executive produce.Notably, Costner will next be seen in the Netflix film 'The Highwaymen' and Fox's 'The Art of Raching in the Rain.
Actor Ram Yashvardhan turns fitness guru for fans
"Ek Thi Rani Ek Tha Raavan" actor Ram Yashvardhan likes to share fitness tips with his fans online.
Romantic films have a special place in my heart: Anees Bazmee
Director Anees Bazmee always wanted to make more romantic films, and is happy to return to the genre with his upcoming rom-com.
Mirzapur renewed for second season at Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video has ordered the second season of its hit crime series "Mirzapur". The first season of the show, created Puneet Krishna and directed by Gurmmeet Singh, featured an ensemble cast of Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Vikrant Massey, Shweta Tripathi, Rasika Dugal, Divyendu Sharma and Kulbhushan Kharbanda. In a statement, the streaming giant said season two will go into production this year. "We are committed to creating compelling stories with powerful characters, gripping narratives and world class production values. We are thrilled with the response to 'Mirzapur's' first season from our customers and we are happy to be working with the amazing team at Excel Media & Entertainment for another bold and powerful narrative for the next season of the show," said Vijay Subramaniam, Director and Head of Content, Amazon Prime Video, India. The show's sophomore season will depict the story of the violent world of Mirzapur which, when coupled with greed for power, changes people ..
Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar starrer 'The Sky Is Pink' gets release date
Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akhtar- starrer 'The Sky Is Pink' is one of the most awaited films of this year as Priyanka is all set to make her Bollywood comeback after a hiatus of almost three years.The film is slated to release on October 11, 2019. Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to his Twitter handle to share the news.He wrote, "Release date finalised... #TheSkyIsPink to release on 11 Oct 2019... Stars Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar and Zaira Wasim... Directed by Shonali Bose... Produced by RSVP and Roy Kapur Films."The director of the film Shonali Bose took to her Instagram account a few days back and shared a long post, penning down her experience of helming the film. She also revealed that the final schedule of the film will be shot between March 1 and March 12 in Mumbai.Reportedly, after the last leg, a wedding sequence will also be shot in the Andaman and Nicobar islands.The filming of 'The Sky is Pink' began on August 8, 2018 and the second schedule began
Veteran film producer Raj Kumar Barjatya passes away
The man behind hit films like 'Hum Aapke Hai kaun' and 'Maine Pyar Kiya', veteran Bollywood producer and father of filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya, Raj Kumar Barjatya passed away in Mumbai on Thursday.The news of his demise was shared by his production house Rajshri Films' on their Instagram account.Associated with some of the biggest hits in the history of Indian cinema, Raj Kumar Barjatya inherited the production banner of Rajshri films from his father Tarachand Barjatya and passed it on to his son Sooraj. Some of his other ventures include 'Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo' and 'Hum Saath Saath Hain.'The production house posted a picture of the late producer along with a caption that read, "It is with profound grief that we mourn the loss of Raj Kumar Barjatya, father of Sooraj Barjatya. May his soul Rest In Peace."According to various reports, he breathed his last at Mumbai's Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital on Thursday morning.Bollywood celebrities Anupam Kher, Sonam Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit ...
Film producer Raj Kumar Barjatya dead, B-Town celebs mourn
After the news of producer Raj Kumar Barjatya's demise broke on social media, several Bollywood celebrities like Madhuri Dixit Nene and Sonam K. Ahuja mourned the death of the "kindest, sweetest and most generous soul".