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Veteran comedian 'Crazy' Mohan dies at 66
Popular Tamil playwright and theatre and film comedian 'Crazy' Mohan died here on Monday following a massive heart attack at the age of 66, his longtime associate, filmmaker SB Kanthan said. According to sources close to the family, Mohan, 66, was rushed to a city hospital here following complaints of unease, but despite efforts he could not be revived. Mohan entered the film industry after a long and successful career as a theatre personality. He penned the scripts for several super hit films, including Kamal Haasan-starrer "Avvai Shanmugi", "Vasool Raja MBBS", and "Michael Madhana Kamarajan", besides acting in many. He is survived by his wife and son. Many from the South film industry remembered Mohan for his contribution to the world of cinema and theatre. "Crazy Mohan sir is no more. What a sad day for cinema, theatre, laughter and life. There will never be another like him. Prayers for his soul. Deepest condolences to the family. He was a huge part of our collective Tamil ...
Popular Tamil writer, actor Crazy Mohan passes away
Renowned Tamil writer, actor and comedy giant Crazy Mohan breathed his last here on Monday after he suffered a major heart attack. He was 67.
Sajid Nadiadwala to return as 'Kick 2' director
Sajid Nadiadwala will be directing "Kick" sequel, production house Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment confirmed on Monday after reports of the filmmaker's exit from the project started doing the rounds on social media. As per reports, director Rohit Shetty was being considered to take over the directing duties from Nadiadwala for the follow-up to the 2014 film, starring Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez. "Clearing the air, we strongly deny any reports of association of any other name as the director of 'Kick 2'. "The next of the franchise, 'Kick 2' is with Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and will be directed by Sajid Nadiadwala," the production banner said in statement on Twitter. Nadiadwala also served as helmer of "Kick", which was his directorial debut.
Goa CM condoles death of veteran artist Girish Karnad
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday condoled the death of veteran artist and Jnanpith award winner Girish Karnad.
'Hadestown: The Myth' hog limelight at Tony Awards 2019
The winners of the Tony Awards 2019 were announced in New York on Sunday.The ceremony, which took place at Radio City Music Hall, saw Who's Who of the industry dressed in their best. James Corden served as the host of the show after a long time, reported People.Tony Awards or the Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Broadway Theatre are one of the most prestigious award ceremonies held to recognise and reward par excellence performances in the live theatre.'Hadestown: The Myth' got eight awards in all including the best new musical award, while 'The Ferryman' won the award for the best new play.The 'Glee Project's' actor Ali Stroker made history as the first wheelchair-using performer to win the award. She won the award for the best actress in a featured role in a musical for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!.Other major highlights of the awards included Elaine May who won her first big award for acting at 87. She won the best leading actress award for her role in the play -- ...
Multifaceted Girish Karnad felt at home as a playwright
He was an actor par excellence, a Rhodes scholar, and recipient of the Jnanpith award, but what Girish Karnad liked most was being a playwright. The 81-year-old, who died Monday, had made his preference known in an interview he gave a few years ago. "I have been fairly lucky in having a multi-pronged career. You know I have been an actor, a publisher, and a film-maker. But in none of these fields have I felt quite as much at home as in playwriting," Karnad had said. Karnad also maintained his links with Maharashtra, where he was born in 1938 at the Matheran hill station near Mumbai. His father Raghunath Karnad was a Medical Officer in the Sassoon Hospital at Pune. Girish Karnad was first admitted to Tarabai Modak School and later on he joined Modern High School at Pune. His family members spoke Marathi despite their mother tongue being Kannada. During his college days, Girish acted in the Marathi plays Sharada by G B Deval and Amaldar by P L (Pu La) Deshpande. Karnad ...
Rahul Gandhi condoles demise of playwright-actor Girish Karnad, says India lost a 'beloved son'
Condoling the demise of veteran playwright, actor and writer Girish Karnad on Monday, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said India has lost a "beloved son" whose memory will live on in the vast treasure trove of the creative work he has left behind. "My condolences to his family & fans around the world," Gandhi wrote on Twitter. "Playwright, actor, director but above all a great human being, in Girish Karnad's passing India has lost a beloved son, whose memory will live on in the vast treasure trove of creative work he leaves behind," he added. Renowned playwright, actor and Jnanpith awardee Girish Karnad, who left an indelible mark in the world of literature, theatre and cinema spanning five decades, passed away at his residence Monday morning after prolonged illness. A multi-hyphenate personality, who often courted controversies for his vocal stance, Karnad, 81, is survived by wife Saraswathi, son Raghu Karnad, a journalist and writer, and daughter Radha. Congress spokesperson ...
Steven Spielberg penning horror series for Quibi
Veteran filmmmaker Steven Spielberg is writing a horror series for forthcoming digital platform, Quibi. According to Quibi founder Jeffrey Katzenberg, the users will only be able to see the show when their phone knows it is dark outside. In an appearance at the Banff World Media Festival, Katzenberg revealed that his former DreamWorks Animation partner Spielberg is writing a horror series. "Steven Spielberg has a super scary story. He's actually writing it himself. Getting him to write something is fantastic," Katzenberg said. The iconic filmmaker has already written "five or six episodes of a 10- or 12-chapter story", he added. Spielberg wanted viewers to only be able to watch the programme after midnight and to meet the requirement, Katzenberg said Quibi challenged their engineers to come up with an idea to view the show at the spookiest time. A clock will appear on the phones, ticking down until the sunset, wherever the user is, until it is completely gone. Then the clock starts ...
Danny Boyle's 'Yesterday' to arrive in India on July 12
"Yesterday", a film inspired by The Beatles and directed by Academy Award-winning director Danny Boyle, will release in India on July 12.
Rajasthan CM condoles demise of veteran actor Girish Karnad
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday condoled the demise of veteran playwright and actor Girish Karnad. In his condolence message, Gehlot said that Karnad, who was honoured with the Jnanpith award, was multi-faceted and a great supporter of freedom of expression. He raised the problems of the common man through his writing and acting, the chief minister said. Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot tweeted, "I condole the demise of great theatre personality and Padma Bhushan Girish Karnad, He will always be remembered for contribution to literature, theater and cinema." Former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje also expressed grief over Karnad's demise. She said it is an irreparable loss to Indian cinema and literature. Karnad, a playwright, actor and director, passed away at his residence in Bengaluru on Monday. He was 81 years old.
Huge loss: Film fraternity mourns Girish Karnad's death
His smile, simplicity, fearlessness, creative energy and intellect are what the Indian film fraternity recounted as the news of veteran playwright, screenwriter, actor and director Girish Karnad's death broke on Monday morning, with a pall of gloom descending on the industry.
Naveen condoles demise of veteran actor Girish Karnad
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Monday condoled the demise of renowned playwright and actor Girish Karnad and said the world of literature and cinema will miss him. "Saddened to learn about passing away of iconic actor, litterateur, playwright, Padma Shri #GirishKarnad. He will be missed in the world of literature and cinema. May his soul rest in peace," Patnaik said in his twitter handle. Odisha's ruling BJD spokesman Sasmit Patra said:" The man who epitomised my childhood through Malgudi Days is no more. A legend across films, television and theatre, he inspired millions." Karnad passed away earlier in the day at the age of 81.
Karnad always experimented with his work: Kerala CM
Condoling the death of Jnanpith Award winner and multi-lingual scholar Girish Karnad, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said he was one who always experimented with his work.
Sanjay Suri to play Karisma's on-screen husband
Actor Sanjay Suri will play actress Karisma Kapoors character Meira Sharmas husband in "Mentalhood", a web series on the crazy ride of motherhood.
'Bharat' crosses Rs 150 crore mark in 5 days
Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer 'Bharat' was not just the biggest opener of this year, but also managed to reign at the box office by crossing the 100 crore mark in four days.The film, which hit the screens on Eid, has minted Rs 150.10 crores within five days of its release.The Ali Abbas Zafar directorial, which became Salman's highest opener, raked in Rs 42.30 on its first day. The earnings dipped on subsequent days with cash registers making Rs 31 crore on Thursday, Rs 22.20 on Friday and Rs 26.70 on Saturday, adding up to Rs 122.20. It managed to cross the RS 150 crore mark after minting Rs 27.29 crore on Sunday.The film needs to score more at the box office during the weekdays for it to become the second highest grosser of 2019, film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted.Adarsh had earlier said the film got off to a thunderous start because of the festival and it maintained its consistency over the weekend as well. But two crucial World Cup matches - India vs South ...
Film fraternity mourns Girish Karnad's demise
Scores of celebrities from the film fraternity mourned the death of veteran actor, playwright, and director, Girish Karnad, who breathed his last on Monday.As the news of the 81-year-old's death spread, several celebrities extended condolences to the bereaved family.Deeply saddened by the demise of Girish, Shabana Azmi, who worked with him in films like 'Nishant', 'Swami', 'Shama' and 'Chalk N Duster', tweeted, "Deeply saddened to learn about #Girish Karnad. Havent yet been able to speak with his family. Its been a friendship of 43 years and I need the privacy to mourn him. I request the media to kindly excuse me from giving quotes,"Another actor who was fortunate to work with Karnad in 'Chalk N Duster', Divya Dutta, wrote, "RIP #GirishKarnad sir.. one actor whose inherent goodness reflected in his eyes. The thorough gentleman. Exceptional playwright.Swami ratnadeep manthan embedded in my childhood memories. A gem we lost today."Kabir Bedi, who got a break in theatre with the play ...
Maharashtra pays glowing tributes to Girish Karnad
Leaders from across political parties in Maharashtra on Monday paid warm tributes to the acclaimed actor, stage and film personality, Girish Karnad, who was born in Raigad, and passed away earlier in the day in Bengaluru.
Intellectual giant Girish Karnad remembered
Political leaders, theatre personalities, artistes and film personalities on Monday remembered Girish Karnad as a brilliant playwright-actor-director who left an indelible mark in art and cinema. Karnad, 81, died on Monday after prolonged illness at his Bengaluru residence. He was a progressive voice that championed freedom of expression. In his over five-decade-long career, the actor has worked in films in languages- Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and Marathi. President Ram Nath Kovind called Karnad's death an irreparable loss to the world of Indian theatre. "Sad to hear of the passing of Girish Karnad, writer, actor and doyen of Indian theatre. Our cultural world is poorer today. My condolences to his family and to the many who followed his work #PresidentKovind," the tweet by the president read. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Karnad for speaking up about causes dear to the actor-director. "Girish Karnad will be remembered for his versatile acting across all mediums.
Girish Karnad: A wordsmith that championed the idea of India
His plays were a mix of myth and history but they always spoke of the contemporary reality and there lay the importance of Girish Karnad, a multi-hyphenate cultural icon who championed the freedom of expression and inclusive idea of India through his life and work. Karnad, who died on Monday at his Bengaluru residence at the age of 81, lived several lives not only on the stage but also as a scholar, theatre personality, an actor and director in a career spanning over five decades. But it was the identity as a playwright that he most associated with, often drawing from the rich mythological and historical legacy of the country to weave stories about current sociopolitical issues. A brilliant student, who graduated in mathematics but chose arts as his playing field, Karnad wrote his first play "Yayati" at the age of 23 in 1961. He and theatre great Ebrahim Alkazi influenced each other to a great extent. It was at Alkazi's home that Karnad was first introduced to mythology through a ...
Celine Dion pays tribute to late husband at final Vegas Residency show
Celine Dion got emotional while she paid tribute to her late husband Rene Aangelil during her last concert at the Colosseum at Caesar's Palace on Saturday.According to Page Six, the 51-year-old singer gazed adoringly at a video montage of her husband, who died in January 2016 from throat cancer. Her children Rene-Charles, 18, Nelson and Eddy, both 8, stood by their mother on stage while paying the heartfelt tribute.The singer even posted the picture on Instagram where she looked stunning in a shimmering silver dress holding a bouquet of roses. The singer clutched on to the hands of her two youngest sons and gazed at the picture of her along with the late husband.The singer expressed her emotion and said, "I'm both proud and humbled by what we've accomplished at the Colosseum since we began 16 years ago when Rene and I first shared this dream."Further, she went on to say, "this entire experience has been a huge part of my show business career... one that I will cherish forever. I have .