Bollywood

02 Jun

Hansal Mehta’s father passes away, the filmmaker pens a heartfelt note

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Hansal Mehta's father, Deepak Subodh Mehta, died early Wednesday morning (June 2). The director took to social media to share the news with his friends and followers. He, however, didn't reveal the cause of death. In his note to his father, which he shared on social media, the Scam 1992 director thanked his dad for his unconditional love. He also shared a photograph of his father. Hansal tweeted, "I always thought he would outlive me. I was wrong. See you on the other side Pappa. The most handsome man in the world. And the most gentle and generous human being…

28 May

Salim Khan shares thoughts on son Salman’s movies: Says “Radhe is not a great film at all”

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Veteran screen writer Salim Khan has reviewed some of his son’s films, including the recent Eid release, Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai, which he says he did not like. In an interview with Dainik Bhaskar, Salim Khan said, “Radhe is not a great film at all, but commercial cinema has a responsibility that every person can get money. From artists to producers, distributors, exhibitors and every stakeholder should get the money. The one who buys the cinema must get the money. Due to this, the cycle of cinema making and business goes on. On this basis, Salman has performed. Stakeholders…

28 May

UN removes Randeep Hooda as ambassador after resurfacing of insensitive video

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Actor Randeep Hooda has been removed as the ambassador of the Convention for the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) — an environmental treaty of the United Nations, said its secretariat, in a statement. The move comes after an old video went viral where the actor was seen making a joke on the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati, which several said was “casteist and sexist”. He was speaking at an event hosted by the media house, India Today, in 2012. The CMS Secretariat said that it had become aware of a video clip recently and found the…

27 May

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, after experiencing health related issues, undergoes angioplasty

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Anurag Kashyap‘s spokesperson said, “Yes, he underwent an angioplasty. He is now recuperating. Thank you for your concern.” A source close to the filmmaker says Anurag decided to seek medical attention after he suffered mild chest pain earlier last week. He has been advised to rest for at least a couple of weeks before getting back to work. After wrapping up Dobaaraa starring Taapsee Pannu in March, Anurag was working on the film’s post-production from his home in Mumbai. Dobaara marks Anurag and Taapsee’s third collaboration. The two last worked together in Manmarziyaan (2018). On the work front, the Gangs…

26 May

Alia Bhatt to start a podcast series alongside doctors and health activists

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Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt took to Twitter on Wednesday to make an announcement about a podcast series in association with Audiomatic. In the series, the actor, along with doctors and health activists, will bust myths about Covid-19 vaccines and will encourage the audience to get vaccinated. Alia shared the video with the caption, “Shared knowledge is our greatest ally in this fight against Covid-19. Together, @audiomaticIN and @EternalSunProd are bringing to you a 5 part series that can help us understand the Covid-19 vaccines a little better.” https://twitter.com/aliaa08/status/1397539395759136776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1397539395759136776%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Findianexpress.com%2Farticle%2Fentertainment%2Fbollywood%2Falia-bhatt-encourages-people-to-get-vaccinated-with-a-new-podcast-series-7331657%2F In the video, Alia Bhatt says, “In the fight against Covid-19, science…

26 May

Sanjay Dutt thanks the UAE government for granting him Golden visa

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Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt on Wednesday thanked the UAE government for granting him the golden visa. Dutt took to his social media handles to share clicks of himself holding his passport with the golden visa. Sharing the photos, Dutt wrote, “Honoured to have received a golden visa for the UAE in the presence of Major General Mohammed Al Marri, Director General of @GDRFADUBAI. Thanking him along with the @uaegov for the honour. Also grateful to Mr. Hamad Obaidalla, COO of @flydubai for his support.” https://twitter.com/duttsanjay/status/1397514045113061386?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1397514045113061386%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Findianexpress.com%2Farticle%2Fentertainment%2Fbollywood%2Fsanjay-dutt-receives-uae-golden-visa-twitter-photos-7331403%2F His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler…

25 May

Madhuri Dixit shares engaging and motivating activities that one can do at home

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Many people have spent the last 1.5 years inside their homes owing to the continuous restrictions and lockdowns in place to stop the spread of coronavirus. As such, many have started feeling demotivated and also finding it difficult to keep themselves engaged while at home. However, experts say that it is essential to break the monotony and try indulging oneself in different activities and not be limited to just office work and household chores. So, much like the last year, where people spent their time baking and trying out new hobbies, it is important to keep the momentum going to keep the mind…

25 May

On Karan Johar’s 49th birthday, here are 10 lesser known facts about him

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Apart from establishing himself as one of the leading directors in the Hindi film industry, Karan Johar has also changed the way film directors are usually perceived. He’s bold, fashionable, loves to showcase maximalism in his films, and is a part of Bollywood’s social culture like no director has ever done before. Karan Johar stands as a bold, fashionable director While there’s so much already written and discussed about Karan Johar in the media because of the kind of outspoken personality he carries, there’s still something that his fans would love to know. Here’s the list of 10 lesser-known facts…

25 May

Priyanka Chopra opens up about her marriage with Nick Jonas

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Priyanka said, “I am just two years in. So, I wouldn’t be able to tell you so much. According to me, the secret is conversation. And actually sitting down, being able to talk to each other, spend time with each other and actually enjoy it. I think it is an amazing secret.” Priyanka and Nick first got in touch via social media and soon, they began texting each other. They first met at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party in 2017. After a whirlwind romance, the couple decided to get married in India in a wedding which became the social event…

25 May

Sonu Sood says losing someone he was trying to save “is nothing less” than losing his own”

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Sonu Sood has been constantly helping people during the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. On Sunday evening, Sonu Sood wrote that he is heartbroken as he lost a few of the patients to Covid-19. “Losing a patient you have been trying to save, is nothing less than losing your own,” Sood wrote adding, “It is so hard to face the family whose loved one u had promised to save. Today I lost a few. The families you were in touch with atleast 10 times a day will lose touch forever. Feel helpless,” he concluded. https://twitter.com/SonuSood/status/1396528278140162049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1396528278140162049%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Findianexpress.com%2Farticle%2Fentertainment%2Fbollywood%2Fsonu-sood-feel-helpless-as-he-loses-patients-to-covid-19-7327823%2F Soon, his fans dropped several comments…