QuickE: Padmavati in 3D; Mersal’s Telugu Release & More

Here’s your entertainment wrap for the day.

1. ‘Padmavati’ Has Enough Heft and Depth to Be Told in 3D : Bhansali

The decision to convert Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film Padmavati into 3D is neither sudden nor hasty.

It was always there at the back of my mind. A lot of what I do renders itself perfectly to the 3D technique. See, 3D is not only about hurling cars, falling buildings and speeding bullets. The depth, the third dimension of expression offered by 3D, is a terrific incentive to enhance the level of romance and drama on screen.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Director of Padmavati 

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2. GST Dialogue Controversy Delays ‘Mersal’ Telugu Release?

The Telugu version of Vijay’s controversial Mersal was scheduled to release today. However, according to a tweet from the producer’s team, Mersalwhich is titled Adhirindhi in Telugu, won’t be releasing on Friday as per plans.

Aditi Ravindranath, Executive Producer and Marketing Head at Thenadal Films, announced on Thursday evening that Adhirindhi won’t be releasing on Friday but didn’t give a reason for the postponement.

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3. Pics From the ‘Secret Superstar’ Success Party With Aamir & Zaira

Director Advait Chandan hosted a success party for the cast and crew of his film Secret Superstar on Thursday night in Mumbai. Besides producer Aamir Khan, the film’s young lead actor Zaira Wasim was at the celebration with her on-screen mom Meher Vij, the cruel dad Raj Arjun and her besotted classmate Tirth.

Also spotted at the party were the Dangal girls Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra.

See the pics below:

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4. My Ammi Pawned Her Jewels to Pay My School Fees: Nawazuddin

Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s memoir An Ordinary Life has been in the news for his confessions about his relationship with the women in his life and especially his affair with Niharika Singh, his co-star from Miss Lovely. In the book, Nawaz also opens up about his relationship with his mother Mehrunnisa.

Here’s an exclusive excerpt from the memoir, in which Nawazuddin talks about his mother

5. Anup Jalota Sings Bhagavad Gita Verses in Urdu in Pakistan

Bhajan maestro Anup Jalota, who had earlier stated he will never perform in Pakistan, sang verses from the holy Bhagavad Gita in Urdu in that country this week. He says it is his effort to stop the world from turning into a Kurukshetra.

Bhagavad Gita has the answer to life. I felt it necessary to propagate the values. As a musician, the larger purpose is peace, harmony and love. And Bhagavad Gita is an embodiment of all that. And when rendered in Urdu musically to Urdu-speaking audiences, it moves you, changes you.

Anup Jalota to IANS

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