1. The Sky Is Pink Team & Dangal Director React to Zaira’s Decision
On Sunday, Zaira Wasim took to Instagram to announce her decision to quit Bollywood. She stated that she was not happy with her line of work as it interfered with her faith and religion. Though some people were unhappy with her decision, Zaira also found support from the industry. Dangal director Nitesh Tiwari said that the news came as a shock to him. “I agree that this news was unexpected, but this is her decision and she has the right to live the way she wants to”, he told mid-day. The Sky is Pink team also extended their support to her.
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2. Twitter Lashes out at Tanmay Bhat’s Post About Depression
After comedian Tanmay Bhat revealed on Instagram that he is suffering from clinical depression and is worried he might never get back to working in comedy or "operating to my potential", Twitter has been reacting to his post and how!
Netizens have been showing their anger over how the comedian is brushing aside and not addressing what happened in the #MeToo movement in October 2018. Twitter users aren’t happy with the fact that he is playing victim here, despite him defending the culprits back then.
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3. Love Doesn’t Come With Age Limit: Malaika on Arjun Kapoor & Trolls
Keeping their love lives under wraps has never been easy for celebrities. There’s speculation, rumors and what not. For Malaika Arora too, this hasn’t been simple. After her divorce with Arbaaz Khan, she found love again in Arjun Kapoor and has been a target for trolls, right from the relationship to the way she dresses.
In an interview with Hindustan Times, Malaika finally opened up about all these aspects of her life and how she’s enjoying her 40s to the fullest. About her relationship with Arjun, Malaika said, "My approach to love has also changed. From being divorced to getting into a relationship, it wasn’t easy. You want to protect yourself from getting hurt. But I am so glad that I got myself out there. That has a lot to do with this new me. Relationships need love, affection, and nurture. They are hard work. Being in this relationship truly feels amazing.”
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4. ‘Jabariya Jodi’ Trailer: Parineeti, Sidharth in a Mad Wedding Comedy
The trailer of Sidharth Malhotra and Parineeti Chopra-starrer Jabariya Jodi is out and it looks like a fun comedy. The film is a humorous take on groom kidnappings in Bihar, commonly referred to as ‘pakadwa vivah’.
Sidharth plays the role of a gangster named Abhay Singh, who takes on contracts to kidnap grooms. Parineeti plays a feisty girl named Babli Yadav.
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5. Karan Oberoi Files Complaint Against Investigating Officer
Actor and singer Karan Oberoi was imprisoned for over a month when a woman accused him of rape on 5 May. In the latest development in the case, he has filed a complaint against the investigating officer, inspector DP Sonawane to 'highlight biased and defective investigation'. According to a Times Now report, Karan filed the case on 29 June in the Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Andheri East, Mumbai.
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