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Bangladesh enacts digital law amid widespread protests

Bangladesh's president on Monday signed a controversial digital security act into law amid widespread protests by journalists and rights groups that it could endanger freedom of speech. The Digital Security Bill, 2018 was passed by the Parliament to deal with cybercrimes, including hurting the religious sentiment, negative propaganda against the 1971 Liberation War and Bangabandhu (Sheikh Mujibur Rahman), and illegal activities in e-transactions and spreading defamatory data, Bangla Tribune reported. President Abdul Hamid has assented to the Digital Security Bill 2018, by enacting it as a law, the report said. The law has faced vocal opposition from journalists and rights campaigners who say it could curb freedom of speech especially on social media and would undermine responsible journalism. The new law provides for a minimum of seven years and a maximum of 14 years' imprisonment, as well as monetary fines of a minimum of Taka 25 lakh and maximum of Taka 1 crore, or both, for ...

'Jalebi' offers insight into Delhi, says director

First-time director Pushpdeep Bhardwaj, whose upcoming movie is titled "Jalebi", says its story captures the nuance of the "beautiful" Delhi from an insider's point of view.

We've taken utmost care while making 'Jai Hanuman': Producer

Abhimanyu Singh, Founder and CEO of Contiloe Pictures, says he has ensured "true sanctity of the original story" attached to Lord Hanuman in his first-ever Kannada show "Jai Hanuman".

'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' to be out in India in November

"Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" will release in India on November 16.

7 Asian female directors to direct anthology

Seven renowned Asian female directors have come together to direct an anthology.

HOOQ expands reach in India

Southeast Asian streaming service HOOQ has struck a partnership with Indian video streaming platform Hotstar.

January Jones goes topless for breast cancer awareness

Actress January Jones shared a topless photograph of herself on social media in a bid to spread breast cancer awareness.

Extremely disappointed: Kailash Kher on being accused of harassment

Singer-composer Kailash Kher says the news about a female journalist accusing him of harassment has left him extremely disappointed. While he says he is neither aware nor remembers the incident, he asserts that he respects humanity, especially women.

Working on your own terms is tough, not impossible: Aditi Rao Hydari

In the midst of the #MeToo wave that has taken Bollywood by storm, actress Aditi Rao Hydari says she faced one "bad" experience initially in her career but she never settled for anything lesser than dignity and respect over opportunity and fame.

Shyam Benegal yearns to make another film

Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal last directed a feature film titled "Well Done Abba" that released in 2010. A few years later, he made a mini-series, but is yearning to make a film again.

Hip-hop artist Anik Khan to tour India

Dhaka born and New York-based hip-hop artist Anik Khan will be on a three-city tour across New Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai from October 11-13 as part of beer brand Bira 91's Freeflow where musician-actress Monica Dogra will also perform.

Tanushree wasn't molested, says Horn 'OK' Pleassss producer

Horn 'OK' Pleassss producer Samee Siddiqui on Monday submitted an application as his response to the Tanushree Dutta-Nana Patekar row.In the application submitted before the Oshiwara police station, Siddiqui stated that the matter had already been investigated by the Goregaon police. He further said Tanushree was not molested and is now raking up the issue for publicity.The 'Aashiq Banaya Aapne' actor has alleged that Patekar misbehaved with her on the sets of the film in 2008. She accused him of harassing her while shooting for a special dance number in the movie and also stated that Bollywood dance choreographer Ganesh Acharya teamed up against her.Patekar, however, refuted these allegations and said that "a lie will remain a lie." He also slapped a legal notice against Tanushree.

Tanushree-Nana row: Akshay Kumar files complaint over doctored video

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar on Saturday filed a written complaint with the Mumbai cyber police against a person and a YouTube channel, alleging that a video featuring him has been edited to make it appear as though the actor expressed his views on the ongoing controversy between Tanushree Dutta and Nana Patekar.In his complaint, Kumar, who recently shot with Patekar in Jaisalmer for their upcoming movie 'Housefull 4', told the police that during questions and answers at an event, someone asked him about a well-known actress from Bollywood, but later that part was uploaded on YouTube in an edited form.He also added that the person who had uploaded the video replaced the original actress' name (which was asked in question) with Tanushree Dutta's, who has alleged that Patekar harassed her while shooting for a special dance number for the movie 'Horn Ok Pleasss'.Soon after Akshay's complaint, the said video was deleted from the YouTube channel.Further investigation in the matter is ...

Film's journey more important than end result: Jr. NTR

Popular Telugu star Jr. Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) says he doesn't pressurise himself anymore for success as he believes the journey of working on a film matters to him more than its end result.

Katt Williams arrested on assault charges

Comedian Katt Williams has been arrested on the suspicion of assaulting a hired driver. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Williams assaulted the driver during an argument about taking him and his dog from the Portland, Oregon, airport to a performance in the city. The comedian had come to Portland to perform Friday night in Nick Cannon's "Wild 'N Out" comedy improv show. Port of Portland police said the town car driver had swelling and cuts on his face. The 47-year-old Williams left in another vehicle and was arrested Saturday. Williams has been charged with assault in the fourth degree. He also was arrested for an out-of-state warrant.

Dilip Kumar admitted to hospital

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar was admitted to hospital Sunday. The 95-year-old actor is being treated for recurrent pneumonia. Kumar's family friend Faisal Farooqui share the news on the actor's official Twitter handle. "Want to inform you @TheDilipKumar has been admitted to hospital last night. He's being treated for recurrent pneumonia. Praying... Will keep you updated on twitter. --FF (@faisalMouthshut)" the tweet read. Last month, the actor was admitted to hospital for the treatment of mild pneumonia. Known as the 'Tragedy King of Bollywood', Dilip Kumar has given memorable performances in films such as "Andaz", 'Aan', 'Madhumati', 'Devdas' and 'Mughal-e-Azam'.

Rajat Kapoor apologises after journalist alleges sexual harassment

Actor-director Rajat Kapoor has said he has tried to be a "good human being" all his life and apologises from the "bottom of his heart", after a woman journalist accused him of "lewd" and unprofessional behaviour. Kapoor tweeted his apology on Sunday after a woman journalist gave a detailed account of how he made her feel uncomfortable when she went to interview him in 2007, the latest expose in what is being called India's #MeToo moment. Kapoor took to the microblogging site to issue an apology, saying he has tried to be a decent man all his life. "If however, I have slipped and through my actions or words caused pain or hurt or trauma to absolutely anybody." "I am sorry from the bottom of my heart - and sad that I was the cause of this hurt to another human being. If there is one thing more important to me than even my work, it is to be a good human being. And I have tried to be that person. And now, I will try harder," added the director of critically acclaimed films such as ...

Nana Patekar cancels press conference

Actor Nana Patekar, who has been accused of sexual harassment by Tanushree Dutta, was to address the media Monday but the press conference has now been called off. A message was sent out to the media last night by Nana's son Malhar, stating the press conference would not take place. "Sorry to be messaging at this hour, just wanted to inform that there's no press conference tomorrow, please pass on the message to your colleagues in the media. Will let you know about the further proceedings soon, regards," the message read. There was no response from his lawyer when contacted. The 67-year-old actor's lawyer has sent a legal notice to Dutta for allegedly making false accusations against him in an incident that dates back to a decade. Dutta has said that Patekar had harassed her during the shooting of a film in 2008 and she had spoken out about the incident but nothing happened and she was even thrown out of the film. Dutta has also filed a complaint with the Mumbai police against ...

Nana Patekar cancels press meet on Tanushree Dutta's allegation

Actor Nana Patekar on Monday cancelled a press conference where he was due to address the sexual harassment allegations levelled against him by actress Tanushree Dutta.

Charvi Saraf joins 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay'

"Naagin 3" actress Charvi Saraf will play actress Erica Fernandes' sister in the "Kasautii Zindagii Kay" show.