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Spotify's UK music culture Head quits, could join Apple
Music streaming giant Spotify's UK Head of music culture and editorial Austin Daboh, resigned from his position after two years of joining the Swedish company, Music Business Worldwide reported on Monday.
Delhi HC dismisses petition seeking stay on release of Salman's 'Bharat'
The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a plea seeking stay on the release of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's forthcoming movie 'Bharat'.This court didn't find any merit in the arguments of the petitioner and dismissed the plea.The Division Bench of Justices JR Midha and Chandershekar observed that the petitioner filed the PIL without watching the movie and that his opinion is based only on the three-minute trailer.The PIL was filed last week by petitioner Vikas Tyagi and had also sought a change of the title of 'Bharat'.Tyagi, in his petition, stated that the movie is "distorting the culture and political image of our great country 'Bharat'."He had contended that the title of the film is in violation of Section 3 of Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, according to which the word 'Bharat' cannot be used for the commercial purpose.He had also sought change in one of the dialogues of the film where the character has been compared to the country, contending that it ...
Delhi HC dismisses plea seeking stay on release of 'Bharat'
The Delhi High Court Monday dismissed a plea that sought a stay on the release of Salman Khan-starrer "Bharat" on the grounds that it is "inappropriate" to name a film after the official name of the country. The film is slated for release on June 5. A vacation bench of justices J R Midha and Chander Shekhar said it was of the view that the petition was filed to draw mileage from it and the plea was premature as the petitioner has not yet seen the movie. The court also pulled up petitioner Vikas Tyagi for circulating the petition in the media before it was listed. The plea had said that the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act prohibited the use of the name 'Bharat' for any trade, business, profession, or in a title of any patent and in any trademark. The petition had said that according to the Constitution, 'Bharat' is the official name of the country and it was inappropriate to name a film after it. "I feel it is not appropriate to name such film or any character ...
Hindi trailer for Disney's 'The Lion King' released
The Hindi trailer for Walt Disney's upcoming film 'The Lion King' released and it seems to live up to the expectations of every 90s' kid.Announcing the news, film critic Taran Adarsh wrote on Twitter, "#TheLionKing *Hindi* trailer will be attached to #Bharat... From the director of #TheJungleBook, #TheLionKing releases on 19 July 2019 in #English, #Hindi, #Tamil and #Telugu..."The trailer has all the main characters of the classic 1994 animated movie including Mufasa, Rafiki, and Simba. It also features the classic scene where Rafiki holds baby Simba in the sky which will certainly make millennials nostalgic.The trailer of the film features our favourite characters in new avatars while keeping the essence of the classic alive. It opens with a young Simba and Nala exploring the elephant graveyard where they encounter a band of hyenas.In the next scene, Mufasa is seen imparting some political wisdom to his son Simba. Following this, the trailer features Simba's exile at the ...
'Jabariya Jodi' release postponed again to August 2
Sidharth Malhotra and Parineeti Chopra-starrer "Jabariya Jodi" has been rescheduled for release on August 2.
Miley Cyrus groped by fan in Barcelona
Singer Miley Cyrus was groped by a fan while she was leaving a hotel here.
Khurrana, 2 others accused of cheating; called by Thane cops
Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana and two others from the Hindi film industry have been called for questioning by the Thane police in connection with a cheating complaint filed against them by a director, said an official Monday. A letter of memorandum was sent to Khurrana, director Amar Kaushik and producer Dinesh Vijan, both of Maddock Films, a leading production house, Sunday by the Kashimira police station after receiving the complaint, the official said. The complaint against the trio has been filed by 39- year-old film director Kamalkant Nanak Chandra, a resident of Mira Road, a suburb of Mumbai located in Thane district, he said. The episode dates back to the time when Chandra was working on the script of a film which was to be directed by him, the official said, quoting from the complaint. According to the complainant, he had sent the script of the story to Khurrana on his WhatsApp number. The 'Vicky Donor' actor allegedly passed on that script to Kaushik and ...
Priyanka Chopra on political plunge: Would love to run for Indian PM office
Besides a successful career in showbiz, Priyanka Chopra actively promotes social causes such as health, education and women's rights and the actor said she would love to take a plunge into politics in future. The "Quantico" actor also said she has political aspirations for husband, singer Nick Jonas and would back him for running for the office of US president. "I would love to run for prime minister of India. I would love Nick to run for president. "I don't like the things associated with politics... but I know that both of us really want to make a change. Never say never," Chopra, 36, told The Sunday Times. The actor-producer said she has tried to steer clear of expressing political affiliations as she likes to "cheer for humanity". Chopra said Jonas, 26, would be a great leader. "He's not afraid to use the word (feminist) and I love that," she added. The couple got married last December.
'Jabariya Jodi' to release on August 2
"Jabariya Josi", starring Sidharth Malhotra and Parineeti Chopra, is slated to hit the screens on August 2, the makers announced on Monday. The film is a comic take on the concept of 'groom kidnapping' prevalent in Bihar, popularly known as "pakadua vivah". It is helmed by debutant director Prashant Singh. Also starring Jaaved Jaaferi, the movie is a Balaji Telefilms and Karma Media & Entertainment production.
'Lion King' Hindi trailer to be attached with 'Bharat'
The Hindi trailer of Disney's family entertainer "The Lion King" will be attached to superstar Salman Khan's much-awaited film "Bharat".
I was desperate to get noticed: Sunil Grover
He may have made a mark on the small screen with his impeccable comic timing as Gutthi and Dr Mashoor Gulati, but Sunil Grover says doing meaty roles in films has always been his goal. Prior to his success on TV, Sunil had smaller roles in films such as "Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha", "The Legend of Bhagat Singh" and "Family: Ties of Blood" among others. Sunil considers these films as his ticket to big screen and said he is grateful for these opportunities. "I always wanted to be an actor. The screen always fascinated me. I was amazed looking at all the actors. I wanted to be there on the big screen," Sunil told PTI in an interview. The actor received his master's degree in theatre from Panjab University and was discovered during his college days by the late satirist and comedian Jaspal Bhatti. Sunil credited Bhatti for teaching him the nuances of comedy. "I learnt how to get the metre right. His comedy was more of satire, in a deadpan way. That was his expression of comedy. Working with him
Priyanka would love to run for Prime Minister of India
Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas says she would like to run for Prime Minister of India.
When Amitabh, Jaya became Mr & Mrs 46 years ago
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan walked down memory lane as he and veteran actress Jaya Bachchan clocked 46 years of married life on Monday.
I'm judicious with how I spend my time: Jon Hamm on post 'Mad Men' career
For eight years, he played the suave yet troubled adman Donald Draper in "Mad Men" but since its 2015 finale, actor Jon Hamm has stayed away from making a long-term commitment to the small screen. The actor, who has had sporadic and mostly light-hearted appearances in shows such as "Saturday Night Live", "30 Rock" and "Parks and Recreation", said he is yet to find something to which he is willing to devote years of his life again. "I haven't really found something that I want to do (in TV for a long term). I'm judicious with how I spend my time. I don't want to spend a year or two, of my life making something that I'm not proud of. "I'm able to obviously pick and choose at this point in my career. It's a fortunate place to be in," Hamm told PTI in a telephonic interview from London. "Mad Men", about the rise of advertising in 1960s America, is considered a cult classic and earned the actor his first Emmy and Golden Globe. Hamm said he gravitated towards Amazon Prime Video's "Good ...
Still ignorant about true meaning of fitness: Vidyut
Actor Vidyut Jammwal says he chose wellness as his life choice as a child, but still doesn't know the true meaning of fitness.
Kim Cattrall to star in comedy 'The Cockfields'
Actor Kim Cattrall is set to star in three-part British comedy series "The Cockfields" alongside Joe Wilkinson, Diane Morgan and Nigel Havers. The series, written by Wilkinson and David Ear, also features Sue Johnston and Bobby Ball, reported Deadline. It is produced by Yellow Door Productions, the company set up by former Sky comedy chief Lucy Lumsden. Wilkinson plays Simon, who is taking girlfriend Donna, played by Morgan back home to the Isle of Wight for the very first time. There they will spend a long weekend as guests of his ever-doting mother Sue, played by Johnston, and controlling stepdad Ray, played by Ball. Simon's father, played by Havers, and his new American girlfriend Melissa, played by Cattrall, are also causing tensions to rise. Steve Bendelack is directing the series.
I have married a feminist: Priyanka Chopra
Actor Priyanka Chopra says she loves that her husband, singer Nick Jonas, does not shy away from accepting that he is a feminist. The 36-year-old Indian star said Jonas has always stood by her side whenever she was criticised or trolled post their wedding. "I married a feminist. He's not afraid to use the word and I love that," Chopra told the Sunday Times. She said the American singer also had the her back when a publication labelled her a "global scam artist," suggesting she convinced him to marry her in a bid to raise her profile and help her career. "I didn't comment on it at the time. But I went up to the hotel room to find Nick, Joe (Jonas), Sophie (Turner) and my mum furiously responding to the article on their phones. They were like, 'These b*******! How dare they?' I thought, 'I'm having a great moment, nothing is going to burst my bubble.'" The "Quantico" actor said criticism of her lovey-dovey Instagram feed following their wedding did not bother her. "If I wasn't a famous .
Apple removes posts from iTunes' FB, Instagram pages
Apple has removed all the pictures, posts and videos from the iTunes' Instagram and Facebook pages, churning speculations that suggest that the days of Apple's music streaming service are now numbered.
Veteran actor-singer Ruma Guha Thakurta dies at 84
Actor-singer Ruma Guha Thakurta, who featured in films such as "Jwar Bhata", "Ganga" and "36 Chowringhee Lane" while straddling an equally successful playback career, died in her sleep early Monday aged 84, family sources said. Ruma, the first wife of actor-singer Kishore Kumar, passed away at her Ballygunge Place residence in the city. She was suffering from age-related ailments. She is survived by two sons and a daughter. "She passed away in her sleep early this morning. Our family doctor confirmed it. The timing of her death could be between 6 and 6.15 am," said Ayan Guha Thakurta, her son from her second marriage. "Dada (Amit) is coming here this evening. He will be taking all the decisions (about her last rites)," Ayan said. She had returned to Kolkata only a month ago after staying with Amit Kumar in Mumbai for three months. Her last rites will be performed with state honours and a gun salute, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said after visiting her residence. "As per .
'Jabariya Jodi' gets new release date
Viewers will now have to wait for some more time to watch Sidharth Malhotra and Parineeti Chopra starrer 'Jabariya Jodi' as the release date of the film has been pushed forward.The film which was earlier releasing on July 12 will now hit the screens on August 2.Announcing the news, the 'Brothers' actor wrote on Twitter, "The surprise wedding of the year set to arrive on August 2."The shooting for the film had begun on August 20, 2018, with posters featuring the duo in desi avatars being released.This is the second time, the two actors will be seen sharing screen space after having worked together in 'Hasee Toh Phasee'.The romantic comedy also stars Aparshakti Khurrana, Sanjay Mishra, Neeraj Sood, Gopal Dutt, Javed Jaffrey, Chandan Roy Sanyal.Produced by Ekta Kapoor under the banner of Balaji Motion Pictures and Shailesh Singh's Karma Media Net, the flick is directed by Prashant Singh.Parineeti last appeared in 'Kesari' alongside Akshay Kumar and will next be seen in 'Sandeep Aur Pinky