1. In Pics: Ranveer Singh’s ‘Happy’ Holi With Pharrell Williams
When live-wire and the king of quirks Ranveer Singh hosts a Holi bash for the equally effervescent Pharrell Williams, you know the party would be ‘Lit’ in Instagram speak. And if the pictures are anything to go by, the Holi revelries seemed to be a rollicking affair.
The 44-year-old American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and film producer is in India to launch his Holi-inspired latest collection of hue-happy sneakers and clothes in collaboration with a clothing line, of which Ranveer Singh is a brand ambassador.
Here’s what went down at the gala when the vibrant personalities hit it off.
2. B-Town Bats for a Harassment, Animal Cruelty & Water-Free Holi
Holi is a low-key affair this year in Bollywood with the untimely passing of the legendary actor Sridevi. Some of the stars are however, taking to social media to wish their fans on the festival of colours.
Amitabh Bachchan shared snaps of the holika ceremony at home, where Jaya, Aishwarya, Shweta, and little Aaradhya joined him.
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3. Battle of the Box Office: It’s Avengers vs Rajinikanth This April
Yes, you read that right. In a fun banter with Robert Downey Jr on Twitter, Marvel Studios declared that they are preponing the release of Avengers: Infinity War. The mega superhero film, starring Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hiddleston, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, and Benedict Cumberbatch along with Downey Jr and a host of other actors, will now release on 27 April. The film was supposed to release earlier on 4 May.
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4. Court to Hear Defamation Case Against ‘Newton’ Makers on 3 April
Delhi's Karkardooma court would hear the criminal complaint and civil defamation case filed against the makers of Rajummar Rao-starrer Newton on 3 April. The defamation suit and complaint was filed by CRPF sub-Inspector Tamal Sanyal before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Amit Arora on 6 February for allegedly portraying the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in poor light.
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5. Case Registered Against Singer Palak Muchhal’s Brother
The Uttar Pradesh Police on Friday confirmed that an FIR had been registered against singer Palak Muchhal's brother Palash for allegedly misbehaving with a member of the organising committee during the Taj Mahotsava held in Agra in February.
According to Shailendra Singh, SHO Taj Ganj, an FIR under sections 323, 504, 506, 332, 427 had been registered against Palash Muchhal.
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