Give Girls a Chance at Everything, Urges Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra, who features in a Youtube video launched on International Day of the Girl Child on Thursday, says girls must be given a chance to follow their dreams and they will do everything.
The video is aimed at generating awareness around the importance of girls' education in India.
As part of a mission to give everyone a voice and show them the world, YouTube, along with Priyanka, Bhuvan Bam, Prajakta Koli, and Vidya Vox will be releasing a series of ads to highlight the importance of educating girls.
Among a series of four ads running over the next several weeks, Priyanka, a globally acclaimed actress and Unicef Goodwill Ambassador, is breaking common stereotypes girls are used to hearing in the country today.
Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas to Tie the Knot in November?
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are reportedly tying the knot in November in Jodhpur. According to Filmfare, Priyanka will be having her bridal shower in New York City in October which will be followed by the grand wedding ceremony at Umaid Bhawan in with around 200 guests.
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Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra Appears in Court in Copyright Case
Film maker Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra was Friday granted bail by a court here in connection with a copyright violation case related to Bollywood movie "Rang De Basanti".
Mehra appeared before a court at Aurangabad in Maharashtra after a resident of the city alleged that Mehra's 2006 film "Rang De Basanti", starring Amir Khan, was based on his story.
Last month, the court had issued a bailable warrant against Mehra for non-appearance in the case, said advocate S M Patel, who represents the complainant, according to PTI.
Selena Gomez Seeking Treatment After Suffering Emotional Breakdown
Singer Selena Gomez seeking treatment after emotional breakdown in hospital following "tough" few weeks.
According to the People magazine, the 26-year-old former Disney star was hospitalised twice within the last few weeks, both times for a low white blood cell count, which can be a side effect for kidney transplant patients.
"She has had a tough few weeks and the panic attack in the hospital was the tipping point. She realised she needed to seek additional help for her ongoing emotional issues. She's surrounded by close family and has a lot of support. She's doing better now and is seeking treatment on the East Coast," a source said.
According to PTI, Gomez is undergoing dialectical behaviour therapy, a therapy method designed to help try to identify, and then change, negative thinking and behavioral patterns, the source added.
Pakistan Film Producers Association Calls for Ban on Indian Films
The Pakistan Film Producers Association (PFPA) has demanded a complete ban on the release of Indian films in the country.
Chaudhry Ejaz Kamran, a senior official in the PFPA, said when Pakistani films are not screened in India, why should they screen Indian films here.
"We have to think seriously about this because true our distributors and exhibitors make money from screening Indian films but in the long run it is hurting the growth of our industry," Kamran told PTI .
The demand for a complete ban on release of Indian films comes at a time when in recent months a number of Indian films have been barred from screening in Pakistani cinema houses due to different reasons.
The films banned from release in Pakistan include "Padman", "Veere Di Wedding", "Mulk" and "Raazi", among others.