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'Kedarnath' Director Urges Uttarakhand Government to Lift 'ban'
Kedarnath director Abhishek Kapoor has urged the Uttarakhand government to lift a ban on the movie.
"I plead with the Uttarakhand government to please lift the ban on my film 'Kedarnath'. It is an attempt to bring peace, harmony and healing to the people of this country. Please don't deprive us of this opportunity," Kapoor tweeted.
While there has been no official ban on the film by the state government, it wrote to all district magistrates about the film and the controversies surrounding it. The decision followed a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat that reviewed a report submitted by a committee headed by Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj.
(Source: IANS)
Yami Would Love to Bring Wonder Woman Alive on Screen
Actor Yami Gautam, who attended the Delhi Comic Con, says if given a chance, she would love to bring her favourite comic character Wonder Woman alive on the big screen. Yami visited the 8th edition of Maruti Suzuki Arena Delhi Comic Con on Saturday as a 'brand friend' of Swiss watch company Swatch which introduced its 'Fall-Winter' 2018 collection.
The experience was "very good", Yami told IANS over the phone. "It was quite nice to see the turnout and to see how people are evolving to this new cultural zone that countries are globally trying to connect with," she added. Asked if she was a comic enthusiast as a child, Yami said: "Not really, I was not much into comics. But of course, I did have my favourite comic characters and I still do."
Which one? "My one and only would be Wonder Woman. I love Wonder Woman," said the Vicky Donor actor.
(Source: IANS)
New Poster of Emraan Hasmi's 'Cheat India' Revealed
The film from the makers of Neerja, Tumhari Sulu and Raid is all set for a Republic Day release.
It's 'Mardaani 2' for Rani Mukerji After 'Hichki'
Produced by Aditya Chopra, Mardaani 2 will see Rani Mukerji starring in the film that is slated for a 2019 release.
Shahid Kapoor Rubbishes Reports of Stomach Cancer Via Twitter
Actor Shahid Kapoor took to Twitter to kill all the reports and rumours surrounding his health that have been doing the rounds. The actor tweeted a simple line to all his fans and followers that read: “Guys I’m totally fine pl don’t believe random stuff.”
Shahid’s name came up after a blind report appeared in a newspaper that an actor with a similar description to Shahid’s is suffering from blood cancer. This naturally got the actor’s fans worried and a lot of speculation began to go viral online regarding his health.
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Salman to Launch Nutan's Granddaughter in 'Notebook'
Salman Khan has announced that debutants Pranutan Behl and Zaheer Iqbal will be launched in the upcoming film Notebook, which will will release on 29 March, 2019.
Salman, who has previously launched fresh faces like Sooraj Pancholi, Athiya Shetty, Warina Haussain and his brother-in-law Aayush Sharma, took to Twitter to share the first look of the new actors. "The most beautiful love story has a release date... Notebook hits the cinemas on March 29, 2019. Trailer coming soon," he captioned the image. The love story is set in Kashmir.
Pranutan is late actress Nutan's granddaughter and actor Mohnish Bahl's daughter. Zaheer doesn't come from a film family, but his father and Salman have been childhood friends.
Salman Khan Films is producing the film along with Murad Khetani and Ashwin Varde of Cine1 Studios. It is directed by Nitin Kakkar. Other details related to the films are still under wraps, reports IANS.
Nick Jonas Shares a Photo a Week After His Wedding With Priyanka Chopra
It’s been a week since Priyanka Chopra tied the knot with Nick Jonas.
Nick shared this photo as a reminder. Take a look!
Here's When 'Husn Parcham' From 'Zero' Releases
Shah Rukh Khan has posted the teaser to the third song from his upcoming film Zero. Titled ‘Husn Parcham’, it features Katrina Kaif in her avatar as the film star Babita Kumari. SRK’s Bauaa also makes an appearance.
“Poore desh mein chakka jam lag jayega, jab Babita Kumari ka Husn Parcham lehrayega. Stay tuned for the most sizzling song of the year releasing on December 12th,” read his post on social media.
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Award-Winning Hollywood Production House on Board for 'The Sky Is Pink'
Ronnie Screwvala's RSVP and Siddharth Roy Kapur's Roy Kapur Films have brought Golden Globes-nominated Ivanhoe Pictures on board for Priyanka Chopra-starrer The Sky is Pink. The producers of the recent blockbuster Hollywood romantic-comedy Crazy Rich Asians, are now co-producers and a co-investing partner for the Hindi language family drama.
Written and directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Shonali Bose, the film is based on the true life story of the young motivational speaker Aisha Chaudhary and her parents. It marks Priyanka's comeback to Bollywood after her appearance in a leading role in Quantico. She is also a co-producer on the film. The film also stars Farhan Akhtar and Zaira Wasim.
"We have produced a variety of content for the Indian market and it is wonderful to collaborate with such highly regarded partners as RSVP and Roy Kapur Films on this compelling film. Ronnie and Sid's understanding of Indian audiences is beyond compare and I am sure that this is the start of a long association," Ivanhoe Pictures President and CEO John Penotti said in a statement.
According to Kapur, partnering with Ivanhoe will help them leverage their strong distribution prowess in non-traditional markets for Indian films.
I Feel More Free, Feminine in Saris: Kangana Ranaut
Saris make me look feminine, says National Award winning actress Kangana Ranaut, who has been seen wearing and experimenting with the six-yard wonder quite often.
"I discovered sari much later in my life... I grew up in hills where there is almost no tradition of wearing saris. But when I became an artiste, my love for saris started gradually. Through acting, I got an opportunity to travel to different places and see different cultures. That's how my journey with saris started.
"It (sari) makes me look more feminine. When I wear a sari, I automatically feel more free and able to express myself better... There is some magical power in saris," the "Queen" actress said during the launch of Taneira, a flagship handloom sari store by Titan, here on Monday.
While talking about the beauty of saris, Kangana also expressed concern over the condition of Indian weavers.
Rajini-Akshay's '2.0' 3rd Highest Grosser of 2018
Rajinikanth-Akshay-starred 2.0 has emerged as the third highest grossing Hindi film of 2018 after Sanju and Padmaavat according to reports. According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, in the two weeks since its release, it has earned Rs 166.75 crore, putting it ahead of Salman Khan’s Race 3.
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Anushka Sharma Has Not Signed Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Next, Spokesperson Denies Rumours
Anushka Sharma’s spokesperson has refuted the reports claiming that the actor has been signed on to star opposite Salman Khan in filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next project. Anushka’s spokesperson said the actor would love to collaborate with the director in future.
“Anushka Sharma would love to collaborate with Sanjay Leela Bhansali but as of now, there is no truth to the speculations claiming Anushka has been signed for his next. We request you to kindly refrain from reporting on the same,” the spokesperson said in a statement.
Read more here.
Kareena Kapoor To Throw Celebratory Bash For Sara Ali Khan?
This weekend saw a majority of Bollywood show up in Udaipur for Isha Ambani's pre-wedding festivities, but Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor instead made time for a screening of Sara Ali Khan's debut film, Kedarnath. Kareena was so impressed by Sara’s performance (as were audiences and critics alike) that she decided to throw a party to celebrate Saif’s daughter’s entry into stardom.
Read more here.
Ambani Residence Lit Up Ahead of Mumbai Wedding?
This weekend saw the pre-wedding festivities of Isha Ambani in Udaipur and it was a huge unforgettable bash. Now, the Ambani residence a.k.a. Antilla has bee decked up with lights and decorations reportedly for the main wedding ceremony which is set to take place on 12 December. Take a look at the pics.
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