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Dia Mirza's special moment with Alec Baldwin
Actor-environmentalist Dia Mirza says meeting Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin was a special moment.
Assam govt sanctions additional Rs 50 lakh to Rima Das
Rima Das, director and producer of 'Village Rockstars' which is India's official entry for the 2019 Oscars in the Best Foreign Language film category, will receive an additional Rs 50 lakh from the Assam government as announced by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Friday, a government release said. The state government had earlier granted Rs 50 lakh to Das. Now a total amount of Rs one crore will be provided to the filmmaker, said a government release here. Das had called on the chief minister and expressed her happiness over the selection of 'Village Rockstars' as India's official entry to the Oscars and thanked the Assam government and its people for the ''tremendous support'' to her. Sonowal extended his best wishes to the filmmaker for the ''incredible success'' of her film and hoped that it would be able to win the Oscars in Best Foreign Language film category apart from highlighting the state's quintessential splendour in front of the global audience. Rima had on ..
India's #MeToo moment: Bollywood finally speaks up for Tanushree Dutta
Days after actress Tanushree Dutta's sexual harassment allegations against veteran actor Nana Patekar created a whirlwind, a gamut of stars like Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, Vir Das and Anurag Kashyap have spoken out strongly in support of the former beauty queen and a safer working environment for women.
Patralekha is my best friend: Rajkummar Rao
Actor Rajkummar Rao considers his girlfriend and actress Patralekha as his best friend, and says they don't discuss "marriage or babies".
Bill Cosby's walk of fame star damaged
Veteran comedian Bill Cosby's Hollywood Walk of Fame star got vandalised following his imprisonment over drugging and sexually assaulting a woman.
Maharashtra names Raam-Laxman for Lata Mangeshkar Award
The Maharashtra government's prestigious 'Lata Mangeshkar Award' for 2018 will be conferred on Vijay Patil, of the music director duo Raam-Laxman, Cultural Affairs Minister Vinod Tawde said here on Friday.
I'm glad to star in digital show: Karan Wahi
Actor Karan Wahi, known for featuring in TV shows like "Remix" and "Dill Mill Gayye", feels glad to star in the digital show "Bar Code".
Bollywood divas stand up for Tanushree
Bollywood actors Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Parineeti Chopra, and others have voiced their support for Tanushree Dutta, following her allegations of misbehaviour against Nana Patekar.Tanushree has alleged that the Bollywood veteran misbehaved with her on the sets of the film 'Horn Ok Pleassss' in the year 2008.Lending her support to the actor, Sonam tweeted, "I believe #TanushreeDatta and @janiceseq85 recollection of the account. Janice is my friend, and she isanything but an exaggerator or a liar. And it's up to us to stand together.""Many of my co-workers, female and male have been harassed and bullied, but it's their story to tell. If we don't encourage their voices and instead vilify and question them, how will victims ever become survivors? Let them speak up! Stand up with them!" she further added.Priyanka Chopra also tweeted, "The world needs to #BelieveSurviviors."'Echoing similar sentiments,'Namaste England' star, Parineeti Chopra also wrote," I agree too. Survivors .
Seth Rogen to play lead in new Sony comedy
Actor Seth Rogen will be starring in a new comedy from Sony Pictures. The 36-year-old actor will play Herschel Greenbaum, a man who is preserved in a pickle barrel for 100 years and emerges out after a century in the middle of modern day Brooklyn, New York. The film is based on a New Yorker novella from Simon Rich and cinematographer Brandon Trost is in negotiations to helm it, reported Variety. Rich will adapt his own novella with Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and James Weaver producing the feature through their banner Point Grey. Production is expected to begin next month in Pittsburgh.
Bruce Dern replaces Burt Reynolds in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'
Veteran actor Bruce Dern has joined the cast of Quentin Tarantino's next feature "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood". Dern, 82, replaces Burt Reynolds, who died on earlier this month after suffering a heart attack, reported Variety. Reynolds was set to star alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and Al Pacino in Tarantino's film. "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" is set during the time of the Manson murders in 1969 and follows a television actor and his stunt double who to try to make it in the industry. Dern, who earlier worked with the filmmaker on "The Hateful Eight", will play George Spahn, the nearly-blind ranch owner whose property was invaded by Charles Manson (Damon Herriman) and his notorious 'family' in the months leading up to the crime. The cast also includes Luke Perry, Damian Lewis, Dakota Fanning, Emile Hirsch, Clifton Collins Jr, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Keith Jefferson, and Nicholas Hammond. The film has a release date of July 26, 2019.
Bollywood wishes Lata Mangeshkar on her 89th birthday
Veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar Friday turned 89 and on Twitter there was an outpouring of love and heartfelt messages for the voice which has regaled the audiences for decades. Her extensive experience and work in the industry, ranging from 1942 to 2015, has earned her many sobriquets, such as Queen of Melody and the Nightingale of India. She started her career at the age of 13 in 1942 and has till now sung over 25, 000 songs, in different languages. Her songs such as "Dil vil pyar vyar", "Bindiya chamkegi", "Ajeeb dastan hai ye" "Tune o rangeele kaisa jaadu kiya", "Mere haathon mein", "Aaja shaam hone aayi", "Dil deewana bin sajna ke" and "Kitne ajeeb rishte hai yaha pe", among others still resonate with the people. She is the only singer to be awarded the highest civilian honour -- the Bharat Ratna. Among the other honours she received are Dadasaheb Phalke Award, France's highest civilian award (Officer of the Legion of Honour), three National Awards and several Filmfare awards. Her
Rajnath to attend three-day peace summit in Rajasthan's Sirohi
Several noted environmentalists, scientists and spiritual leaders would be attending the three-day summit on science, spirituality and environment being held in Rajasthan's Sirohi district beginning Saturday. Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh would be attending the summit as chief guests. Among other noted expected attendees are American actress Marla Maples, Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot. During the programme, Rajyoga meditation sessions will be held, along with plenary session on transforming the nuclear world through clear consciousness. Further, the role of science in creating peace and harmony, spirituality in sustaining ecological balance, and how women and youths are agents of change would be discussed. The sessions will be organised by Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya at Brahma Kumaris Shanti Van on Abu Road. "One of the main purposes of the summit is to find solutions to ...
B-town gives thumbs up to 'Sui Dhaaga'
Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharma's 'Sui DhaagaThe movie has garnered attention not only from the entire Bollywood fraternity but also from Indian cricketers.Anushka's husband, cricketer Virat Kohli took to Twitter to praise his 'Love' and Varun for their brilliant performances. He wrote, "Saw @SuiDhaagaFilm for the second time last night and I loved it more than the first time. What an emotional rollercoaster with brilliant performances by the entire cast. (1) #SuiDhaagaMadeInIndia."His other tweet was filled with praises for his wife. "(2) Mauji was superb @Varun_dvn. But Mamta's character stole my heart totally. Her ability to be so quiet yet so powerful and impactful makes you fall in love with her. SO PROUD my love @AnushkaSharma . Don't miss it guys! #SuiDhaagaMadeInIndia," read the tweet.Varun's 'Badrinath ki Dhulania' director Shashank Khaitan also lauded the team writing, "#SuiDhaga is a simply adorable film with a very strong message... its honest and absolutely loveable... ...
Bill Cosby's Walk of Fame star defaced
Comedian Bill Cosby's Hollywood Walk of Fame star was defaced following his conviction in a sexual assault case against him.Concerned authorities decided not to remove the star despite the actor's conviction. Earlier this week, his star was defaced with the phrase 'SERIAL RAPIST' but was quickly cleared.According to TMZ, some unknown person again wrote 'SERIAL RAPIST' and '#METOO' on his star with a permanent marker.Cosby's sentence came after a lengthy trial where he faced accusations from former Temple University employee Andrea Constand and was eventually found guilty. He was found to have drugged and raped her at his suburban Philadelphia home in 2004.Since then, multiple women came forward against "The Cosby Show" star.The first part of the hearings focused on the prosecution's efforts to label Cosby as a sexually violent predator.Cosby's trial was heralded as the first major celebrity trial of the #MeToo movement, and the first to result in a conviction.
Transgender band to discuss 'Power of Pink' at summit (Lead, superseding earlier story)
India's first transgender band 'The Six Pack Band' will attend the fourth edition of Tomorrow's India Global Summit, to be held on October 6, and discuss the 'Power of Pink' in the LGBT community.
Shahid is my teacher, mentor: Ishaan Khatter
Actor Ishaan Khatter, who is close to his brother and actor Shahid Kapoor, says he discusses his professional choices with him.
Raamlaxman to get Mangeshkar Lifetime Achievement award
The Maharashtra government's 'Lata Mangeshkar Award for Lifetime Achievement' in the field of music will be conferred on senior music composer Vijay Patil, better known as 'Raamlaxman'. The award, announced every year on Mangeshkar's birthday, comprises a cash prize of Rs five lakh and a citation. Culture Minister Vinod Tawde made the announcement here Friday. The date of the award ceremony will be announced shortly, he said. In his over four decades-long career, Patil has composed music for more than 150 films in Hindi, Marathi and Bhojpuri languages, including blockbusters such as "Maine Pyar Kiya" and "Hum Apke Hain Kaun". Born on September 16, 1942 at Nagpur, Patil took his initial lessons in music from his father and uncle. He later studied music at the Bhatkhande Shikshan Sanstha. Marathi actor-film maker Dada Kondke first signed him up as music composer for his film "Pandu Havaldar" in 1974. Patil then composed music for several other films produced by Kondke, ...
European authors interact with Delhi audiences over 'Chai Pe Charcha'
Noted authors from nine European Union (EU) member states and two non-EU states shared their views on literature at a "Chai Pe Charcha" event organised here.
Nana Patekar to send legal notice to Tanushree Dutta
Veteran actor Nana Patekar has decided to send a legal notice to Tanushree Dutta following her allegations that the he sexually harassed her on the sets of a film in 2008.Speaking to ANI, Patekar's lawyer Rajendra Shikodkar, dismissed Dutta's allegations calling them false and untrue."We are in process of sending legal notice to Tanushree Dutta as she has made false allegations and has spoken untruth. We will send the notice later today which will be basically a notice seeking apology for her statements," said Shirodkar.Dutta had recently alleged that Patekar misbehaved with her on the sets of the film Horn 'Ok' Pleassss.She alleged that she was harassed by Patekar while shooting for a special dance number in the movie. The former beauty queen also accused dance choreographer Ganesh Acharya of teaming up against her."He was being aggressive and was pushing me around. I complained about him, but it was not heard. They (film crew) were forcing me to do an intimate step. My contract ...
'Hunter Killer' to arrive in India in October
Gerard Butler's thriller "Hunter Killer" will release in India on October 26.