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Actor-politician Babu Mohan joins BJP

In a jolt to TRS, actor-turned-politician P. Babu Mohan on Saturday joined BJP after he was denied ticket to contest ensuing Telangana Assembly elections.

At least one member in each family should to be CPR-trained: Kajol

Actress Kajol, who is gearing up for the release of her forthcoming film 'Helicopter Eela,' says at least one member in each family needs to be CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) trained so that one could save a life from a sudden cardiac arrest.

Tanushree Dutta yet to receive notice from Nana Patekar

Actor Tanushree Dutta on Saturday said that she is yet to receive any communication from "bluffmaster gogo" Nana Patekar, a day after the latter's lawyer said a legal notice would be filed against Tanushree on the sexual assault allegations levelled against Patekar by her.Speaking to the media, Tanushree said that in the wake of the developments, she is putting together a "team of lawyers and advocates" to defend herself."Contrary to claims made by Nana's lawyer I have not received any legal notice. So bluffmaster gogo needs to step up his game a bit here. Instead of making empty threats to intimidate me into silence, send me a legal notice and then you will see what I will do with it!!" Tanushree said.This comes a day after Patekar's lawyer, Rajendra Shikodkar, told ANI that a legal notice to the actor would be sent on the grounds of her "false allegations". Furthermore, Patekar's lawyer said the notice would be sent to extract an apology from Dutta on account of the claims made by ..

I don't have any sex scenes, skin show in my film: Vipul K Rawal

In order to avoid any kind of interference, writer Vipul K Rawal, who has stepped into the director's shoes with the upcoming film "Tony", did not include any sexual scenes or skin show in the film.

Malia Obama makes video debut

Former US President Barack Obama's elder daughter Malia has made her musical debut by appearing in her first rock video "Walking on air".

I haven't received any legal notice from Nana Patekar: Tanushree Dutta

Actor Tanushree Dutta Saturday said she has not received any legal notice from Nana Patekar's lawyer. Dutta, who recently kicked up a storm after she alleged that Patekar harassed her on the sets of film "Horn Ok Pleassss" in 2008, said he is trying to intimidate her giving "empty threats". "Given the recent developments, I am putting together a team of lawyers and advocates to defend my interests. Also contrary to the claims made by Nana's lawyer I have not received any legal notice. "...Instead of making empty threats to intimidate me into silence, send me a legal notice and then you will see what I will do with it," Dutta said in a statement. The actor said despite of so many eye witness accounts she is being subjected to "criminal intimidation and harassment". "This is the story of countless millions in our country who are still waiting justice because they got dragged into a web of legal mumbo-jumbo and were silenced into submission.They make a mockery of not only our judiciary ..

Acclaimed harmonium maestro Pandit Tulsidas Borkar dies at 83

Pandit Tulsidas Borkar, the legendary exponent of the harmonium, passed away in a private hospital where he was admitted three weeks ago on September 8, an official said in Mumbai on Saturday.

Ariana Grande cancels appearance at 'Saturday Night Live'

Singer Ariana Grande has dropped out of performing at "Saturday Night Live", citing "emotional reasons". The 25-year-old singer was scheduled to appear at season 44 premiere of "SNL" but has been now replaced by rapper Kanye West, reported EOnline. Executive producer Lorne Michaels confirmed the news during an appearance on Cadence13's Origins podcast, saying, "We had Ariana drop out for emotional reasons two days ago." "And then Kanye stepped up, so he'll be there," he added. Grande has had a tough month after her ex-boyfriend, Mac Miller, died following a suspected drug overdose. Her recent social media activity has made her fans worried about her. In a string of tweets, the singer asked followers for "just one day, please". "Can I please have one okay day. Just one. Please," she wrote, before adding in another tweet, "I'm so f**king tired, please". She later tweeted to her fans, "You are angels in my life. it's just been a tough month. I'm trying to get my work done and get back ..

Last Mughal: Documentary on Bahadur Shah Zafar plays to packed house in Delhi

An hour-long documentary on the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, meticulously researched and filmed over three years, was screened to a packed house in the national capital. Titled, 'The Last Mughal: Bahadur Shah Zafar', and made by the Films Division, the documentary had its first official screening Friday evening at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) here. The audience included university students, scholars, researchers, professors, government officials, history buffs and poetry admirers. While the main conference room at the IGNCA, where the film was screened, got jam-packed, people continued to queue in to listen to the tale of the famed last Mughal, so the documentary was also parallely screened on a small screen in the lounge area where some even sat on the floor or stood near the door to catch his story. Suresh Sharma, who directed the project, and was present during the screening, said, he was overwhelmed by the response from the city. "The project .

I have never evaluated myself as a female comedian, says Mallika Dua

Mallika Dua believes while stand-up artistes are being accepted as professionals, it is still tough for female comedians to make their space in the industry. Dua, who became popular post her appearance in comedy video "Shit People Say: Sarojini Nagar Edition", says the influx of the digital platform has made situation better for comedians. "Earlier, comedians were one odd ball people in the industry but in the last two-three years stardom has come up for them. Thanks to digital platform. Comedy is an industry now. It is a profession today. But still there is a need for more comic roles written for females," Dua told PTI. The stand-up comedian says she never evaluates performances on the basis of gender. "I am against the term female comedian. It's a profession. It should not be defined by gender. My goal has been to be the best among everyone in my fraternity and not just women. Today same work comes to men and women but sadly there is no transparency money-wise." Praising the efforts

Roman Polanski announces new film 'J'accuse'

Roman Polanski has announced his new directorial venture, titled "J'accuse". In the #MeToo era, this is the first project for the 85-year-old director, who has spent most of his career as a fugitive due to a statutory rape case in the US. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film is based on the real-life story of Captain Alfred Dreyfus, a French-Jewish soldier who was accused of spying for the Germans. His trial had become the talk of Paris in the 1890s. Oscar winner Jean Dujardin will star in the project, playing a counter-espionage office who managed to prove after Dreyfus was convicted that the soldier was in fact innocent. The film's cast also include Louis Garrel, Mathieu Amalric, Olivier Gourmet and Polanski's wife, actor Emmanuelle Seigner. Shooting for the project will start in Paris later this year.

Shraddha shares sporty 'Saina' look

Actress Shraddha Kapoor, who is busy shooting "Saina" - based on the life of badminton player Saina Nehwal, has unveiled her first look from the film.

Tripura to set up flute performance research institute: CM

Tripura Government would set up a flute performance research institute to take out the traditional musical act and its eminence as a traditional musical instrument across the world, Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said.

'Huge win' as banned Kenyan film is allowed limited showings

The first Kenyan feature film to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival has received overwhelming audience support since a court temporarily lifted a ban imposed by censors over the film's gay content, a lawyer said Friday. "Rafiki" went from being screened once a day in one theater in Nairobi on September 22 to three daily screenings at theaters in three of Kenya's largest cities as of Friday, said Sofia Leteipan, who represents director Wanuri Kahiu. The court ruled that the film, a love story featuring two women, could be viewed locally for one week to make it eligible for Oscar contention. The ban will resume after Sunday showings. Ezekiel Mutua, the head of the Kenya Film Classification Board, has said that only "a small portion" of the country's population has seen it. "There is no market for homosexual movies in Kenya. Is there value for money in making a homosexual movie that will be watched by 300 out of 44 million people?" Mutua said in an interview on Citizen Television ...

Padma Lakshmi's rape revelation prompted woman's attacker to apologize

Author Padma Lakshmi has hit the right note by openly speaking about being raped as a teenager. The actor-model said that her revelation prompted a woman's attacker to tender an apology.Addressing the audience at the Open Endoscopy Forum at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Friday, the 48-year-old said that she had one woman approach her to tell how Lakshmi's op-ed for the New York Times personally impacted her, reported People."There was this woman that came up to me and said, 'I read your piece and I want to thank you and it was really moving'," she recalled. The woman also explained that she received an email from a guy from her high school who assaulted her. The guy sent her the link of Lakshmi's article and said, 'I'm sorry. I didn't know then what I know now and I shouldn't have ever done that to you. And I apologize.'Speaking at the forum Lakshmi also explained that while the past week has been like a rollercoaster ride and difficult to process, she does not regret ..

Women coming out in open against injustice is a positive step: Asha Bhosle

Veteran singer Asha Bhosle says that she is glad to see that women are coming out in open to talk about their issues and fight against injustice.

Renowned harmonium exponent Pt. Tulsidas Borkar dead

Legendary harmonium exponent Pandit Tulsidas Borkar passed away in a private hospital on Saturday after a brief illness, an official said. He was 83.

Can relate to Saina Nehwal's journey, says Shraddha Kapoor

Actor Shraddha Kapoor, who is all set to portray Saina Nehwal on the big screen, says the ace badminton player's journey mirrors her own. The biopic, titled "Saina", will be directed by Amol Gupte, who has helmed movies such as "Stanley Ka Dabba" and "Hawa Hawaai". The film went on floors last week. The 31-year-old actor says she has been practising for the role for many months now and during the process she came to realise how hard it was for Saina to achieve her success. "I have already clocked 40 classes of badminton in preparation for this biopic. It's a really tough sport, but I am enjoying myself. To get an insight into the life of a sportsperson is fascinating. Saina's journey itself is so interesting right from her misses to her injuries and victories," Shraddha said in a statement. "I can relate to her journey in a big way, because I have gone through similar experiences in a different field. Despite everything, she has not let her focus shift and that's what's truly ...

Audrey Hepburn never thought she was beautiful, says son Luca Dotti

Screen icon Audrey Hepburn's son Luca Dotti has revealed that the legendary actor never thought she was beautiful and battled insecurities throughout her life. In an interview with Daily Telegraph, Luca, whom Hepburn had with her second husband, Andrea Dotti, said the actor's mother always made fun of her, calling her the "ugly duckling". ''I look at photographs, and it's something I try to answer. I don't know ... it's ... something. She never thought she was beautiful. She didn't have the uniform beauty of her time. Her own mother made fun of her, calling her the ugly duckling. "My grandmother always joked that my mother was this tall, slim, thing without curves - never a sexy beast. And my mother kept that insecurity: the thought that maybe tomorrow would change and she'd be ugly again. 'When I look back, I see she was very elegant. My mother had an innate charm whether in official photos, or captured by the paparazzi. That is something you cannot buy," Luca said. The 48-year-old ..

Masala films holy grail of mainstream Hindi films: Ranveer Singh

Actor Ranveer Singh feels masala movies are the holy grail of mainstream Hindi films, and is happy to step into the zone with Rohit Shetty's "Simmba".