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Nawazuddin's sister battling cancer since she was 18
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui on Thursday shared a heartfelt message for his sister, who he says has been battling breast cancer since she was 18.
From lawyers to B-town, #MeToo gets strong support from all quarters (Roundup)
From two Mumbai-based lawyers volunteering to provide legal aid to victims of sexual harassment and assault, to Bollywood personalities like Swara Bhasker and Malaika Arora coming out in the open to support women who have shared their experiences, the current #MeToo wave in India refuses to die down anytime soon.
Kirron Kher says Vishaka guidelines must be implemented to control sexual harassment
Actor-politician Kirron Kher Saturday called for implementation of the Vishaka guidelines in every organisation in the country to keep a check on the menace of workplace sexual harassment. Commenting on the #MeToo movement in India, the veteran actor and Chandigarh BJP MP said sexual harassment is a result of patriarchal mindset of the society which teaches men that they have an authority over women. "There are Vishaka guidelines and these should be there in every organisation. And whoever faces such things they should report immediately. If you are not following the guidelines then you are making a mistake. "This is happening because of the mindset. Why are women or children being raped... Why honour killings are happening... It is the same sense of mindset that feels power over women and disrespect for women," Kher said at a media interaction for the show "India's Got Talent". "I think you should raise your voice soon. Every institution should have Vishaka guidelines in place as ...
Men who have done wrong should be scared: Chitrangada on #MeToo
Actor Chitrangada Singh is positive that the #MeToo movement is here to stay for long and says change can happen only through fear and for now, it's working. The Hindi film industry has been rocked with several sexual harassment allegations against people like Vikas Bahl, Alok Nath, Nana Patekar, Sajid Khan among others. Last year, the actor had walked out of Kushan Nandy's "Babumoshai Bandookbaaz" which had Nawazuddin Siddiqui as a co-star, as she was uncomfortable doing an intimate scene. Chitrangada says the best thing happening now is that people are talking about the movement. "We are standing up to them and saying that it's not ok to behave like this. It's very important what's happening, what MAMI has done and how a committee has been set up (by the producers guild). But beyond that, it's on us to say it's not ok," Chitrangada told PTI. "It's not ok to be talked, treated or touched in a certain way. This isn't normal. Now people say 'chalta hai', 'only this much has happened ...
Kudos to all women who are claiming their stories: Swara on #MeToo
Actress Swara Bhasker is happy that women are coming out and claiming their stories.
Bryan Adams meets AR Rahman and his son after Mumbai gig
Veteran singer Bryan Adams, who is in India as part of his 'The Ultimate Tour', Saturday met music maestro A R Rahman. The 58-year-old singer met Rahman and his son for lunch post the Mumbai concert. The Canadian singer-songwriter performed at Mumbai's Bandra-Kurla complex on Friday night, where he enthralled the audience with his chartbuster singles such as "Summer of 69", "Run to you" and "Everything I do". The concerts are lined up in support of his 21-track album, 'Ultimate', which released in November last year. The Ultimate Tour is brought to the country by ENIL. The tour kick-started in Ahmedabad on October 9 and will wrap up in New Delhi on Sunday.
Women should be taken seriously and believed: Vicky Kaushal on #MeToo movement
Vicky Kaushal believes #MeToo movement is bringing an important and much needed cultural shift. The "Manmarziyaan" actor says it is necessary to believe women and pay attention to their stories. "It is an important cultural shift. It is a beautiful shift happening. It is so amazing to see so many women coming out with their stories of what happened with them. It doesn't matter whether it is one day or one year or ten years or 100 years. It is a still very difficult for women to come out with a story like this and place it front of the entire world in it's most naked form. "The least we can do is we can hear them and give them a platform and dignity to say what happened with them and assure them that it will be taken seriously. It is high time something like this happened," Vicky said at India Film Project Saturday. Filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane, who was also present at the event for a session titled 'Role of Criticism in Insta Generation', chose to stay mum on the #MeToo ...
Classical music doyenne Annapurna Devi no more
Hindustani classical musician Annapurna Devi died at Breach Candy Hospital here on Saturday morning, a hospital source said. She was 89.
Abhay Deol, Pankaj Kapur's films chosen for South Asian Film Market
Actors Abhay Deol and Pankaj Kapur's films are among the 11 projects chosen for the first edition of the South Asian Film Market (SAFM).
New poster of 'Thugs of Hindostan' unveiled!
After treating fans with an exhilarating trailer, the makers of much-anticipated 'Thugs of Hindostan' have unveiled a new poster of the film, ready to 'light up' the big screens.The fresh poster shows all the four characters in their avatars, however, the antagonist is missing. The poster promises to treat the audience with an exciting, visually stunning, cinematic experience on the big screen.'Thug' Firangi, played by Bollywood Superstar Aamir Khan took to social media to unveil the same, writing, "Hey guys, here is our second poster.Love,a."'Thugs of Hindostan' is set in the era of 1975 when the East India Company ruled over India.The movie is based on Philip Meadows Taylor's 1839 novel 'Confessions of a Thug' and is about a gang who posed a serious challenge to the British Empire in India (then known as Hindustan or Hindostan) during the early 19th century.The thriller, which stars Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif, Fatima Sana Shaikh, British actor Llyod Owen, Jackie ...
'Sky is the limit' for Sara Ali Khan
Bollywood diva Sara Ali Khan is 'flying high' and how!The 24-year-old recently unleashed her adventurous side as she went paragliding in Switzerland. Taking to Instagram, Sara posted two videos in which she can be seen flying in the picturesque Alps.Donning a blue jacket and black sweatpants with safety equipment, she looked both thrilled and nervous at the same time."The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it #skyisthelimit #flyinghigh #swissalps" read the caption.On the work front, Sara is busy prepping for Abhishek Kapoor's 'Kedarnath' opposite Sushant Singh Rajput. Based on the floods in Uttarakhand, the film is scheduled to release on November 30.In addition, Sara will be seen in Rohit Shetty's 'Simmba' alongside Ranveer Singh. The film is a remake of 2015 Telugu blockbuster 'Temper' and will hit the big screens on December 28 this year.
Yami Gautam, Suniel Shetty extend support to #MeToo
Almost after a year the #MeToo movement upended Hollywood, it arrived in India recently with a number of women accusing men of sexual misconduct and harassment.The movement has taken the entertainment industry by storm with the likes of Tanushree Dutta, Sandhya Mridul and Vinta Nanda opening up about the harassment they suffered at the hands of men.Recently, actor Suniel Shetty extended his support for the movement and said, "This should have would have happened before. I support it completely and this has been going on in various other industries too. The consequences, sometimes, can be really bad but people are getting to know about it which will also help them in the future. The law will take its course."Lauding the movement during the Lotus Make-up India Fashion Week 2018 (LMIFW), actor Prachi Desai quipped that India has finally woken up. "It's wonderful to be a part of this particular generation as now people are not only talking but listening to women. One should be responsible
I don't believe in 'best friends': Parth
Actor Parth Samthaan says he doesn't believe in the concept of best friends as he gets along well with a lot of people.
Don't make #MeToo movement a joke: Aishwarya Dewan
Actress Aishwarya Devan, who is gearing up for the release of her forthcoming film, "Kaashi In Search Of Ganga" has cautioned against making the #MeToo movement into a joke.
Rohit to play prince in TV show
Actor Rohit Sharma, who has featured in shows like "Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki" and "Sadda Haq", has joined the cast of epic fantasy "Vikram Betaal Ki Rahsya Gaatha".
Mukesh Chabbra accused of harassment, Kashyap says he had cut-off ties with casting director
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has distanced himself from his "Gangs of Wasseypur" casting director Mukesh Chhabra, who has been accused of sexual harassment, saying he had "cut-off" ties with the him way back. Kashyap's response came after a Twitter used tagged him in a post saying the filmmaker had shared with her that he is planning to reveal the stories of Chhabra's "misogynistic ways". "So @anuragkashyap72 told me recently that if no one speaks out about @CastingChhabra and his misogynistic ways he will. He also said he has cut off all ties with Chhabra. Im holding you to this @anuragkashyap72 . Waiting. #metoo #timesup," the user wrote. In his reply, Kashyap said he does not have any evidence of misconduct against the well-known casting director. "I neither have any #MeToo stories nor evidence about mukesh Chhabra. I cut-off ties with him for lot's of reasons related to casting and reasons that I don't feel the need to put out in public domain," he tweeted. Kashyap has recently been ..
Lotz wants more of 'girlmances' in 'Legends of Tomorrow'
Actress Caity Lotz says there are a lot of great 'bromances' on "Legends of Tomorrow" so she wants to see more of "girlmances".
Blown out of proportion, says Usha Uthup on #MeToo movement
At a time when the #MeToo movement is gaining momentum in India, renowned singer Usha Uthup on Friday expressed her sadness on the entire episode.
Gerard Butler cancels visit to Saudi Arabia amid row over journalist's disappearance
Actor Gerard Butler has pulled out of a promotional event for his film "Hunter Killer" in Riyadh after the disappearance and possible murder of Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi. Khashoggi, a journalist, has not been seen since he walked into the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2. Butler was due to land in Saudi capital on Tuesday following stops in London and Tel Aviv to promote his latest action thriller film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was slated for interviews with a few news outlets and was going to attend the premiere of the film but his representative has confirmed that the visit has now been cancelled. "Given the circumstances, it was no longer appropriate to make the trip," he stated. Khashoggi has been a longtime regime dissident and most recently a sharp critic of their ongoing war in Yemen. Saudi Arabia has denied the accusations.
Alok Nath files defamation case against Vinta Nanda
Actor Alok Nath has filed a defamation case against Vinta Nanda, the writer and TV producer who recently alleged that Nath sexually harassed and raped her in the 90s.This comes less than a week after Nanda narrated her ordeal on Facebook amidst the ongoing #MeToo movement."I hadn't just been raped, I was taken to my own house and had been brutalised," she had written in reference to the 'most sanskari person in the industry'.Nanda was the writer and producer of teleserial 'Tara' in the 90s. Nath played a lead role in the soap.In her post, Nanda alleged that Alok Nath harassed her sexually, following which Nath was taken off the show and things continued.Bollywood actors Sandhya Mridul and Deepika Amin also accused Alok Nath of sexual misconduct and shared their ordeals on social media.In the wake of the allegations, the Indian Film and Television Directors' Association (IFTDA) issued a notice to the veteran actor, seeking his stand on the rape allegations made against him.The #MeToo ..