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Harshdeep, Aditi to Open for Bryan Adams on India Tour
Women-led opening acts by Harshdeep Kaur, Aditi Singh Sharma, Abi Sampa and Syntyche Mongro are lined up for Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams' India tour, which begins in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
The gigs are lined up in support of the music veteran's current 21-track compilation Ultimate, which released last November.
The tour kicks off on with Ahmedabad, followed by Hyderabad (October 11), Mumbai (October 12) and Bengaluru (October 13), before wrapping up in New Delhi (October 14). Adams will be joined by Harshdeep in Mumbai and New Delhi, Aditi in Bengaluru, Rushil Ranjan feat Abi Sampa in Ahmedabad and Threeory Band in Hyderabad as the official opening acts.
Shyam Tallamraju, Business Head, ENIL, said in a statement: "The artiste and the management feel Harshdeep Kaur, Aditi Singh Sharma, Abi Sampa and Threeory Band would be the ideal fit as the opening acts since their music sensibilities are quite similar.”
‘Tara’ Lead Actor Accused of Sexual Assault by TV Producer
Veteran television writer, director and producer Vinta Nanda has shared an account of alleged systematic misbehaviour leading to sexual assault by the lead male actor on her TV show Tara both on the set and elsewhere. In a long Facebook post, Vinta has detailed the male actor being inebriated and abusive to the female lead on the sets, after which the producers fired him.
More shockingly, Vinta recounts two separate instances of herself being sexually assaulted by the actor. Additionally, she claims the popular actor used his influence to derail her career professionally and it took her 20 years to recover from the trauma of her assault. While Vinta hasn’t named the actor directly in the post, she identifies him as a ‘sanskaari’ actor who was the lead in Tara. Read the story here.
Mumbai Film Festival Drops Rajat Kapoor’s ‘Kadakh’ & AIB Production
The Mumbai Film Festival has dropped Rajat Kapoor’s dark comedy Kadakh and Chintu Ka Birthday, produced by the comedy collective All India Bakchod, consequent to allegations of harassment against the actor-director and Tanmay Bhat, Gursimran Khamba. Read the story here.
49th IFFI to Pay Homage to Shashi Kapoor, Sridevi, Vinod Khanna
The 49th edition of the International Film Festival of India will pay tributes to late actors Shashi Kapoor, Sridevi and Vinod Khanna, one of the organisers said on Monday, adding that the cinema of Israel would also be in focus at the event. Read the story here.
PeeCee & Sonali Bendre Visit Rishi Kapoor
Speculation is rife that Rishi Kapoor is undergoing treatment for cancer in New York. Pictures of Sonali Bendre, Priyanka Chopra, Srishti Arya, Goldie Behl and Neetu Kapoor have surfaced on social media. The celeb can met up in NY.
Swara Bhaskar Reacts to Vinta Nanda's Post
Swara Bhaskar shared Vinta Nanda's account of the incident alleging Tara lead actor Alok Nath. "Heart wrenching," she wrote on Twitter.
Sonali Bendre's Emotional Post As She Battles Cancer
Sonali Bendre is putting up a brave fight as she battles cancer and put up an emotional post on Twitter on 9 October. The actor says she’s had good and bad days, days she couldn’t lift a finger and she’s taking each day as it comes.
'Angamaly Diaries' to Be Remade in Hindi
Lijo Jose Pellissery’s Malayalam gem Angamaly Diaries will now be remade in Hindi. The rights of the film have been acquired by Abundatia Entertainment led by Vikram Malhotra. Pellissery would work as a creative consultant on the remake.
IFFK 2018 Gets a Nod, to Be Held on 'Limited Scale'
After keeping many film buffs on the edge, state film body Kerala State Chalachitra Academy which organises the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), on Tuesday said the 23rd edition of the gala will be held on a "limited scale".
The IFFK will this year be held from December 7-13.
The Academy, in a statement issued here, said that on Thursday, the organising committee of the upcoming event would be formed, and that the IFFK would be held on a very limited scale as directed by the state government, reports IANS.
The uncertainty around whether the movie jamboree will be held or not loomed large due to paucity of funds as the state is presently going through a rebuilding process after being hit by the worst ever floods in August.
It was decided in August that all events which require funding from the state government will be cancelled, and this event also came under the hammer. But the state government has now cleared it.
'Pahuna' Film I Believed in From the Word Go: Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra on Monday said she had faith in her maiden Sikkimese production "Pahuna" ("The Little Visitors") right from the outset.
The film, produced under Purple Pebble Pictures, was adjudged Best Film (Jury Choice) and Special Mention by Professional Jury in The International Feature Film Category at SCHLINGEL International Children's Film Festival in Germany.
"'Pahuna'. A film I've believed in from the word go! Love the response it's getting worldwide. Can't wait to see what's in store for our film next! Congrats team @PurplePebblePic for winning the 'Best Film (Jury's choice)' and a special mention at the #SchlingelFilmFestival," Priyanka wrote on Twitter.
Director Pakhi A Tyrewala, thanked the actor-producer for her unwavering faith in the film, reports PTI.
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