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A tale of pyjamas, better forgiven and forgotten! (Book Review)
Title: Pyjamas Are Forgiving; Author: Twinkle Khanna; Publisher: Juggernaut; Pages: 256; Price: 325
Will Smith to make 'Koffee' debut?
American star Will Smith, who was in Mumbai to attend an event, made an appearance on the sets of 'Koffee with Karan' and it seems like the star is ready for his 'Koffee' debut.The dynamic duo of Ranveer Singh and Akshay Kumar shot for their Koffee episode recently, with Smith gracing the sets. From then, speculations are doing the rounds that the Ranveer-Akshay episode may feature the rapper as well.The host of the show and producer-director Karan Johar shared a snap of Smith, Ranveer and himself on Instagram, captioned "Where there's a WILL there's a way!!!! @ranveersingh @willsmith shot today at the superb #sohohousemumbai."Earlier, the 'Men in Black' star attended an event with actor Farhan Akhtar, where he was seen shaking a leg to Punjabi beats.The 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' star shared a video of the 'Suicide Squad' dancing. He wrote, "What an awesomely and effortlessly cool man .. won all hearts with his candor and wit. and boy, can he bust some Bhangra moves. #funtimes ...
Uri' has been the most physically demanding film: Vicky Kaushal
Actor Vicky Kaushal, who is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming film "Uri" has said that it is the most physically demanding film for him until now.
'Uri' has been the most physically demanding film: Vicky Kaushal
Actor Vicky Kaushal, who is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming film "Uri" has said that it is the most physically demanding film for him until now.
Cavanagh reveals what makes great superhero character
Actor Tom Cavanagh says as far as superhero characters are concerned, one of the things that he is drawn to are flawed people doing extraordinary things.
Tanushree Dutta-Nana Patekar row is "meaningless" for Kailash Kher
Singer Kailash Kher on Saturday refrained from commenting on the controversy surrounding Tanushree Dutta and veteran actor Nana Patekar and dubbed the issue as "meaningless".Kher told ANI, "This is a meaningless issue for me. I believe if two people are fighting there are institutions made for the purpose; they have legal recourse available for them."He added, "If others talk about such issues, they are just trying to act smart. I am not born to do meaningless talk."On being asked about whose side is he on, the 'Teri Deewani' singer refused to comment saying, "I am on my side. I am on a good heart's side. It depends on a person to choose between positivity and negativity. People should talk about their work and meaningful things."Tanushree Dutta has alleged that Patekar misbehaved with her on the sets of the film 'Horn Ok Pleasss'. She has accused him of harassing her while shooting for a special dance number in the movie and also claimed that dance choreographer Ganesh Acharya teamed
Here's the first pic of Kate Hudson's baby girl
Hollywood actor Kate Hudson shared an adorable first public photo of her and boyfriend, musician Danny Fujikawa's newborn.Taking to Instagram, the 'Bride Wars' star posted a picture of her 'rosebud' in which the baby girl can be seen sleeping in a cot, swaddled in a blanket, wearing a baby cap with a ribbon."Our little rosebud" read the caption.Hudson welcomed her newborn on October 2.She explained the inspiration behind the newborn's name writing, "We have decided to name our daughter Rani (pronounced Ronnie), after her grandfather, Ron Fujikawa. Ron was the most special man who we all miss dearly. To name her after him is an honor."It's Hudson's first child with her boyfriend Danny. The actor already has two sons from two previous relationships.
'Daredevil' season 3 trailer introduces new villian
The latest trailer of superhero web series 'Daredevil' has introduced fans with the season's new antagonist- Bullseye.Plot and casting details for the long-awaited third season have been kept tightly under wraps.However, at a New York Comic Con panel on Saturday, Marvel executive producer Jeph Loeb confirmed that Dex will ultimately become Bullseye, the fan-favorite Marvel Comics villain.He acknowledged that Dex's real identity "maybe the worst kept secret in the history of Marvel," reported The Hollywood Reporter.The teaser of the popular series was also unveiled last month, much grittier than the previous two seasons.As evident from the teaser, Charlie Cox is all set to reprise his titular role. The character of 'Daredevil' was last seen in another series 'The Defenders'In the teaser, Cox is seen drenched in blood which is significant because it indicates the fact that the titular character will be violent.The latest season will be premiered on Netflix on October 19.
Ranveer-Akshay next on guest list for 'Koffee with Karan'
The sixth season of one of the most popular talk show 'Koffee with Karan' which will go premier on October 21, is already creating immense buzz.After the confirmed pairings of Saif Ali Khan - Sara Ali Khan, Arjun Kapoor - Janhvi Kapoor - Deepika Padukone - Alia Bhatt, the next ones to share 'Koffee' with host Karan Johar are Ranveer Singh and Akshay Kumar.KJo took to his Instagram account to make the announcement with a picture of the two powerhouse actors holding coffee mugs and striking a pose for the camera.While the 'Khiladi' kept it casual with a black jacket and jeans, Ranveer who is known for his sartorial style choices, donned a quirky-printed jacket along with gold chains and an avaitor.Ranveer also shared behind the scenes snaps from the show.Meanwhile, Akshay posted an adorable picture with Ranveer in which both the actors can be seen planting a kiss on KJo's cheeks. He captioned it, "Not much of a koffee person but the only time I make an exception as @karanjohar knows how
Tanushree Dutta files sexual harassment complaint against Patekar
Tanushree Dutta on Saturday filed a police complaint against veteran actor Nana Patekar for allegedly sexually harassing her on the sets of a film in 2008, police said. Dutta, in a recent interview alleged that Patekar had misbehaved with her while filming a song for the 2008 film "Horn Ok Pleasss". She has filed the complaint at the Oshiwara police station against Patekar, choreographer Ganesh Acharya, producer Sameer Siddiqui and director Rakesh Sarang. According to Dutta's advocate Nitin Satpute, the actor will be giving a statement to the police on Sunday. "We have filed a police complaint, they are investigating the matter and tomorrow (Sunday) they have called her (Dutta) for recording her statement," Satpute told PTI. He added that a similar complaint had been filed by the actor back in 2008 as well. In a letter, Dutta said that she lodged her complaint for the registration of FIR under Sections 354, 354 (A), Section 34 and Section 509 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). She ...
Tanushree Dutta files complaint against Nana Patekar
Actress Tanushree Dutta on Saturday filed a police complaint against Nana Patekar for allegedly harassing her on the sets of a film in 2008.
Tanushree Dutta lodges police complaint against Nana Patekar, Ganesh Acharya
Tanushree Dutta has finally taken the legal route and filed a police complaint at the Oshiwara police station in Mumbai against Nana Patekar and Ganesh Acharya in connection with 2008 'Horn Ok Pleasss' set incident. The complaint has not been converted into an FIR yet.Tanushree 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.The 'Aashiq Banaya Aapne' actor added that she and her family were attacked after she declined to perform some intimate steps with the veteran actor.Patekar, however, refuted these allegations and said that "a lie will remain a lie." Tanushree was also slapped with a legal notice by Patekar.
Tanushree Dutta files police complaint against Patekar
Tanushree Dutta filed Saturday a police complaint against Nana Patekar for allegedly harassing her on the sets of a film in 2008, police said. "Tanushree Dutta has given us a complaint against Nana Patekar. As of now there is not any FIR registered in this case," Additional Commissioner of Police (West) Manoj Kumar Sharma told PTI. Dutta, in an interview recently, had alleged that Patekar misbehaved with her while filming a special song for the film "Horn Ok Pleasss" 10 years ago. Several actors from Bollywood lauded Dutta for talking about this incident but there were some celebrities who questioned her for not taking a legal route. Patekar, who was shooting for "Housefull 4" in Jodhpur, landed here Saturday. "I said this 10 years ago...A lie is a lie (Dus saal pehle bol chuka hoon, ab jo jhoot hai woh jhoot hai)," Patekar told reporters here at the airport Saturday. The actor will hold a press conference on October 8 at his residence in suburban Andheri. Patekar's lawyer has sent a .
Vikas Bahl would hold me tight, smell my hair: Kangana
"Queen" actor Kangana Ranaut has alleged filmmaker Vikas Bahl made her feel uncomfortable on several occasions, after a woman employee at Phantom Films reiterated her allegations of molestation against the film director. Last year, the woman employee at Phantom Films, which had Bahl as one of the partners along side Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane and Madhu Mantena, had alleged that Bahl behaved inappropriately with her during a trip to Goa. In a recent article in Huffpost India, the woman has reiterated the allegations, sharing further details about the incident. According to the report, in October 2015, the woman reached out to Kashyap and detailed her experience, but no action was taken while Bahl continued to harass her until she finally quit the company. After the article went viral, "Queen" actor Kangana Ranaut also raised her voice against Bahl, the director of the movie. "(I) Totally believe her, even though Vikas was married back in 2014 when we were filming Queen, he ...
Banksy's prank 'self-destructs' his artwork
Anonymous artist Banksy, known for his subversive art, graffiti and dark humour played a prank on the visitors of Sotheby art auction in London.Banksy's painting "Girl with balloon" was shredded into pieces as a part at the auction after being sold off for 1.4 million US Dollars, reported CNN.The frame of the much-talked about painting portraying a girl reaching out for a red, heart-shaped balloon destroyed itself as there was a shredder hidden inside the "artist's frame".Banksy also wrote a post on the social networking site Instagram with the caption, "Going, Going, Gone."The post documents the shredding of the painting and the sheer baffled expressions of the on lookers.Sotheby's senior director of contemporary art Alex Branczik said in the news release, "It appears we just got Banksy-ed."The shredder placed at the bottom of the frame started operating right after the auction. It is suspected that it was being controlled using a remote.
Ray Galton, writer of classic British sitcoms, dies at 88
Screenwriter Ray Galton, who co-wrote the landmark British comedy series "Hancock's Half Hour" and "Steptoe and Son," has died at 88. Galton's family said Saturday that he died Friday evening after a "long and heart-breaking battle with dementia." The London-born Galton was diagnosed with life-threatening tuberculosis as a teenager. In a sanatorium, he met another sick teen, Alan Simpson, and the pair became long-term writing partners. Manager Tessa Le Bars called them "the fathers and creators of British sitcom." Galton and Simpson wrote "Hancock's Half Hour" for popular post-war comedian Tony Hancock. Their biggest hit was "Steptoe and Son," a sitcom about father-and-son junk dealers, which ran between 1962 and 1974. Producer Norman Lear adapted it into the US sitcom "Sanford and Son." Simpson died last year at 87.
Nana gets support from Maharashtra farm widows after Tanushree's allegation
Bollywood actor Nana Patekar, accused of sexually harassing his co-star Tanushree Dutta a decade ago, on Saturday found support from unexpected quarters: farm widows of Maharashtra.
Kapil Sharma says he's soon returning with his show
Comedian Kapil Sharma, who has been away from the spotlight for some months following allegations of unprofessional behaviour, on Saturday confirmed that he is returning to television with "The Kapil Sharma Show".
World-renowned Spanish soprano Monserrat Caballe dies
World-renowned Spanish soprano Montserrat Caballe, who broke the boundaries of classical music by once famously collaborating with rock star Freddie Mercury, died on Saturday in a hospital here at the age of 85, officials said.
'Housefull 4' team wraps Rajasthan schedule
The makers of 'Housefull 4' have wrapped up the Rajasthan schedule of the film.The team had begun shooting for the movie in the northern Indian state in September. The comedy franchise was extensively shot in Rajasthan, including the Jaisalmer Palace and Ranthambore forest.Film critic Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to announce the wrap-up and also shared a group picture of the cast and crew, including actor Akshay Kumar and director Sajid Khan, among others.The shooting of the film had commenced on July 9, this year. 'Housefull 4' stars Bobby Deol, Riteish Deshmukh, Kriti Sanon and Nana Patekar. It also features Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Boman Irani and 'Veere Ki Wedding' fame Kriti Kharbanda.Based on the theme of reincarnation, the fourth film of the 'Housefull' series will hit the big screens on Diwali 2019.