QuickE: ‘Sanju’ Teaser Out; Sri Reddy-Saroj Khan on Casting Couch

Ali Zafar’s bandmates call Meesha Shafi a liar, and other stories.

1. ‘Sanju’ Teaser: Ranbir Kapoor Looks on Point in the Dutt Biopic

The much awaited teaser of the Sanjay Dutt biopic is here! It marks Hirani’s return to the screen after four years. Sanju is a biographical drama, written and directed by Rajkumar Hirani and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The film is based on the life of one of the most controversial actors of Bollywood - Sanjay Dutt, with Ranbir Kapoor portraying the titular role and is slated to hit the theatres on June 29.

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2. Sri Reddy Reacts to Saroj Khan’s Comments on the Casting Couch

Speaking at a press conference recently, veteran choreographer Saroj Khan not only accepted the existence of the ‘casting couch’ in the film industry, but also defended it. The three time National Award winner, who has choreographed over 2000 songs in Hindi films, began her argument by stating that the casting couch was not a recent practice but has been going on from the beginning of time. Saroj Khan was responding to a question relating to Telugu actor Sri Reddy’s act of stripping to protest against the culture of the casting couch. Saroj Khan later issued an apology to CNN News18 for her statement. Sri Reddy reacted to Saroj Khan’s comments justifying the casting couch by saying, “I lost respect for you Saroj ma'am. Being an elder you should give a good path to young actresses. It is giving a wrong indication that you have to be a slave to producers.”

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3. #MeToo Pakistan: Ali Zafar’s Bandmates Call Meesha Shafi a Liar

Ali Zafar was recently accused of sexual harassment by singer, Meesha Shafi, in light of the recent #MeToo movement. As allegation after allegation poured out from the members of the Pakistani entertainment industry, accusing Zafar of sexual misconduct, it seems like he is gaining support from his band mate, Kanza Munir.

Munir states that she was part of the jam session which Meesha Shafi referred to while accusing Zafar on a Pakistani news channel. She denies any unpleasant interaction that might’ve taken place between the two.

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4. Watch: Ranveer Singh Raps With Divine at ‘Gully Boy’ Wrap Up Party

Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh starrer Gully Boy has been wrapped up. To celebrate, the team got together and partied in Mumbai with Rapper Divine, Kalki Koechlin, Shweta Bachchan Nanda and other stars. Ranveer Singh even rapped with Divine in a video that surfaced on social media besides shaking a leg with the director of the film, Zoya Akhtar.

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5. “So Beautiful!” Priyanka Chopra On Dwayne Johnson’s Baby Girl

Skin to skin. Our mana. Blessed and proud to bring another strong girl into this world. Tiana Gia Johnson came into this world like a force of nature and Mama @laurenhashianofficial labored and delivered like a true rockstar. I was raised and surrounded by strong, loving women all my life, but after participating in baby Tia’s delivery, it’s hard to express the new level of love, respect and admiration I have for @laurenhashianofficial and all mamas and women out there. Word to the wise gentlemen, it’s critical to be by your lady’s head when she’s delivering, being as supportive as you can.. holding hands, holding legs, whatever you can do. But, if you really want to understand the single most powerful and primal moment life will ever offer - watch your child being born. Its a life changer and the respect and admiration you have for a woman, will forever be boundless. And to my third and youngest daughter, Tiana Gia - like I did when your two older sisters Simone Alexandra and Jasmine Lia were born, you have my word, I’ll love, protect, guide and make ya laugh for the rest of my life. Your crazy dad has many responsibilities and wears many hats in this big ol’ world, but being your dad will always be the one I’m most proud to wear. Oh and one more thing.. you’re gonna love rollin’ in daddy’s pick up truck. #TianaGiaJohnson🌺 #3rdDaughter #BlessesAndGratefulMan #ImInTROUBLE

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Priyanka Chopra, who made her Hollywood debut with Dwayne Johnson in Baywatch, is thrilled about her American co-star’s newborn baby girl. Dwayne Johnson or ‘The Rock’ as he is popularly known, shared the news of the arrival of his baby with a picture on social media.

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