Top Entertainment News: Big B & Emraan Hashmi to Co-Star in Film
The actor will explore singing on a professional level for the first time.
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Madhuri Dixit-Nene to Release Her First Single by Year-End
Don’t we all love Dhak Dhak girl Madhuri Dixit for her graceful dance performances? Well, the actor, who recently turned producer for the Netflix film 15 August, will don another feather in her cap. Madhuri is turning singer for an English pop album and she plans to release her first single by the end of the year, mid-day reported.
“I have already recorded the songs. We were ready with the album but because of other commitments I could not shoot the video. I feel that songs should be accompanied by corresponding videos. We will release the first single by the end of this year,” Madhuri Dixit told mid-day.
Irrfan Khan's Wife Pens Emotional Note on Actor's Return After Fighting Cancer
Irrfan Khan has finally returned to India after his long fight with neuroendocrine tumour in London. Much to the relief of his fans, the actor has even started shooting for Angrezi Medium. Now, Irrfan’s wife Sutapa Sikdar has penned a heartwarming note, thanking fans for their best wishes.
Sutapa wrote, “Longest year of our life . Time was never measured with pain and hope at the same time ever.while we take our babysteps back to work,to life I am submerged in prayers wishes and faith from friends relatives strangers and a connection with universe which gives us a small chance for this new start.”
Big B and Emraan Hashmi to Co-Star Together for the First Time
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Emraan Hashmi are set to star together in a psychological thriller to be produced by Anand Pandit and directed by Rumi Jaffrey.
Big B tweeted: "A long standing commitment, now being fulfilled... Finally, to be a part of Anand Pandit's next production, starring Emraan Hashmi and directed by Rumi Jaffrey. Releasing on February 21, 2020."
Pandit said in a statement: "My friendship with Bachchan goes back two decades. I have not met any other actor who matches his skill and commitment. It is an honour to be a part of creating a film with the legend. Given the subject of the film, Bachchan's association and a talented actor like Emraan Hashmi on board, I do believe we have a winner in our hands."
The project will mark the first time collaboration between Big B and Emraan.
Delhi HC Asks YouTube to Remove Two Pewdiepie Songs
The Delhi High Court has asked YouTube to remove from its platform two songs posted by Swedish YouTuber PewDiePie.
Justice Jayant Nath in an interim order on 8 April said the order should be complied with within two weeks. "In my opinion, it would be in the interest of justice that these videos are taken off by YouTube", Justice Nath said.
The court also directed YouTube to ensure that the songs do not get uploaded again on its platform. A notice was issued to PewDiePie on the suit filed by T-Series owner Super Cassettes Pvt Ltd. The court has listed the matter for further hearing on 15 July.
In its plea, T-Series has sought that Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg, better known as PewDiePie, be permanently restrained from uploading the songs titled "T-Series Diss Track/B***h Lasagna" and "Congratulations".
The Super Cassettes told the court lyrics of songs were defamatory and offensive in nature. The songs contained racist, inflammatory and hateful remarks against the Indian community and disparage the T-Series and its trademark, it said.
AR Rahman to Debut as Producer, Writer in Film ‘99 Songs’
Grammy and Oscar-winning musician A.R. Rahman on Thursday announced that his ambitious production 99 Songs will release on 21 Junein Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. The music maestro tweeted: "I am very excited to announce the release of my very first film as producer and writer, '99 Songs', a young, passionate love story, with music at its soul. 99 Songs will be released in cinemas in three languages Hindi, Tamil and Telugu on June 21, 2019. I thank you all for the love, support and encouragement you have showered on me."
(With inputs from IANS)
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