QuickE: Sonam Kapoor vs Abhay Deol, ‘Sachin’ Trailer Makes Waves

Meet Fawad Khan, the family guy; Jude Law to play Albus Dumbledore; Rana writes Prabhas a matrimonial ad.

Sonam Kapoor at an event. (Photo Courtesy: Pinterest)

1. Sonam Kapoor Deletes Tweets to Abhay on Endorsing Fairness Creams

Screenshot of Sonam Kapoor’s tweet.

Sonam Kapoor had on Wednesday responded to Abhay Deol’s Facebook posts on India’s obsession with fair skin and his criticism of Bollywood actors endorsing fairness creams by posting this on Twitter to Abhay.

Yes, Sonam actually thought it was a good idea to drag in an Esha Deol ad into the matter rather than respond to the issue of celebrities fuelling the desire for fairer skin.

While Abhay replied with a “Is wrong too”, Sonam’s response was slammed for using whataboutery instead of giving out a mature reaction appreciating Deol’s post and agreeing that pushing fairness creams was plain and simply not done. The actor seems to have realised her mistake later and deleted her post.

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2. ‘Sachin’ Trailer Released: Family, Fixing and His Fairytale Career

Sachin Tendulkar at the trailer launch. (Photo: Yogen Shah)

62,000 views in 10 minutes and you know this one is meant to be special.

Sachin Tendulkar posted a 2-minute ‘teaser’ of his biographical film "Sachin: A Billion Dreams" and safe to say, this is not one you'll want to miss.

“I was just 10 years old when India won the World Cup in 1983. That is where my journey started. I too wanted to hold the World Cup trophy in my hand some day,” narrates Sachin as the trailer takes you to the start of the cricket legend’s journey.

Narrated by him, the trailer features never seen before footage of Sachin with his children. Also speaking of the master in the 2 minutes, is the skipper under whom Sachin won his most prized World Cup - MS Dhoni.

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3. Feast Your Eyes on Fawad Khan’s Adorable Family Pictures

If you’ve been wondering what Fawad Khan is upto, let us tell you that he has been spending some quality time with his family. The Ae Dil Hai Mushkil actor welcomed a baby girl last October, and it seems that he cannot get enough of his perfect little family! Take a look:

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4. Jude Law is the New Albus Dumbledore for ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Sequel

Any guesses who’s going to be JK Rowling’s new Albus Dumbledore? The Oscar and Academy award-nominated actor Jude Law will be playing the role in the Harry Potter spin off, Fantastic Beasts and Where to find them sequel.

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5. This Is What Rana Would Write on Prabhas’ Matrimonial Profile

Rana Daggubati and Prabhas are all set to hit theatres with the most-awaited film of the year Baahubali: The Conclusion. We caught up with the stars and ended up talking about behind-the-scene moments, life after Baahubali and marriage plans.

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