OTT release for ‘Bell Bottom’ on Sep 16

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OTT release for ‘Bell Bottom’ on Sep 16

After the theatrical release of Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar’s espionage thriller ‘BellBottom’, now the film is all set to release on the OTT platform on September 16.

Talking about the OTT release, Akshay said, “After getting the theatres going, it is time to take this story to more people, and what better way to do that than releasing BellBottom on Amazon Prime Video; with a reach of more than 240 countries and territories, I am hoping this tale of an unsung hero reaches audiences far and wide.”

Adding to that, the director of the film Ranjit M. Tewari said, “It is a story of many unsung heroes that I felt deserved to be told to one and all. It is the perfect mix of an intriguing plot, actors who’ve given their all that will keep audiences hooked right till the very end.”

The film also features Vaani Kapoor, Huma Qureshi, Lara Dutta, Adil Hussain and Aniruddh Dave. ‘BellBottom’ is produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani and Nikkhil Advani under their respective banners Pooja Entertainment and Emmay Entertainment.

Vijay Subramaniam, Director and Head, Content, Amazon Prime Video, India said, “The movie has been received well by the audiences, and it’s our endeavour to take this story to a worldwide audience. Packed with a riveting script and great performances, it is one of the stellar additions to our content library.”

Priyanka Chopra, Usher, Julianne to co-host ‘The Activist’

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Priyanka Chopra, Usher, Julianne to co-host ‘The Activist’

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Usher and Julianne Hough are set to co-host the Global Citizen competition series from CBS, ‘The Activist’.

The five-week reality series will premiere on October 22 on the CBS and will be available for live streaming on demand on Paramount+.

‘The Activist’ is a competition series that features six activists teamed with three high-profile public figures working together to bring meaningful change to one of three vitally important world causes — health, education and environment.

“‘The Activist’ is a first-of-its-kind competition series that will inspire real change, as the series progresses from the US to Rome for the activists’ final challenge at the G20,” said Hugh Evans, CEO and Co-Founder of Global Citizen.

“The audience will see the activists’ passion and commitment for their causes tested, as they petition world leaders to take urgent action to resolve the interconnected crises we face,” according to Deadline.com.

The activists go head-to-head in challenges to promote their causes, with their success measured via online engagement, social metrics, and hosts’ input.

The three teams have one ultimate goal: to create impactful movements that amplify their message, drive action, and advance them to the G20 Summit in Rome.

There they will meet world leaders in the hope of securing funding and awareness for their causes. The team that receives the largest commitment will be declared the overall winner at the finale, which will also feature musical performances by some of the world’s most passionate artistes.

The series is produced by Global Citizen, the international education and advocacy organisation working to catalyse the movement to end extreme poverty, said the CBS and Deviant Media.

Sai Tej was riding bike beyond permissible limits: Police

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Sai Tej was riding bike beyond permissible limits: Police

Tollywood actor Sai Dharam Tej was driving the bike at around 75 km per hour, much beyond the permissible speed of 30-40 kmph on the road at the time of accident, said police.

Sai Tej was injured when he fell off the bike on the road (Durgam cheruvu bridge to IKEA road) near Novartis company in Madhapur area at around 8 p.m. on Friday night.

The actor, nephew of megastar Chiranjeevi, sustained multiple injuries and was admitted to a hospital, where his condition is stated to be stable.

While wishing for the speedy recovery and well-being of Sai Tej, Cyberabad police said the unfortunate incident would not have happened had he exercised caution and drove the vehicle within the permissible speed limits and had strapped his helmet properly.

“Based on the analysis of the evidence at the scene of incident and along the route, it is found out that the bike was driven at speed beyond the permissible speed on the road which is 30 kmph to 40 kmph. On the calculation of the average speed based on the CCTV footage, it has been found out that the bike was driven at an average speed of around 75 kmph near the accident spot,” a police official said.

As he was driving the vehicle in rash and negligent manner, a case under sections 336 and 279 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and section 184 of Motor Vehicles Act was registered against him at the Raidurgam police station of Cyberabad police commissionerate.

The police also found that Sai Tej was driving the bike at an average speed of beyond 100 kmph on the Durgam Cheruvu Bridge (Cable Bridge). After scanning CCTV footage, the police said the biker was overtaking other vehicles recklessly.

Sai Tej is said to have purchased the pre-owned bike Triumph (Registration No. TS07GJ1258) from one Bura Anil Kumar, resident of LB Nagar but had not got it registered on his name till now.

Previously, an e-challan for a penalty of Rs 1,135 was booked on this motorcycle on August 2, 2020 at Madhapur for overspeeding at 87 kmph on a road with a permissible maximum speed limit of 40 kmph. Interestingly, the challan was paid by some unknown person on Saturday. This is being verified as part of the investigation, said M. Venkateshwarlu, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Madhapur, Cyberabad.

The condition of the vehicle, the experience of the person to drive such vehicle on roads and the condition of the tyres are being verified as part of the investigation, he said

“It is found out that Mr Sai Dharma Tej has a valid driving license only to drive light motor vehicles (cars, etc., ). However, it is being enquired whether or not the injured actor possesses any valid Driving License to drive a motorcycle with gears on public roads.”

Based on the available evidence till now, it is clear that the accident was mainly due to the overspeeding and reckless driving of the bike by the injured actor.

The permissible maximum speed limits in the city are prescribed by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) engineers as per Section 112 of the Motor Vehicles Act based on the traffic situation, urbanisation, public safety, etc.,

The road from Durgam Cheruvu Bridge towards Gachibowli via IKEA is being maintained well as part of the CRMP and has appropriate markings and sign boards installed as per the Indian Road Congress (IRC) standards, the police official said.

The Cyberabad Traffic Police have been making all round efforts to prevent road accidents in Cyberabad and more particularly in the Madhapur area through focused enforcement and other activities. This year, in the Madhapur area alone, 17,917 overspeeding cases were booked against the two-wheelers while 5,495 drunken driving cases have been booked against the bikers.

Audience appreciation motivates Yami Gautam

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Audience appreciation motivates Yami Gautam

Actress Yami Gautam is glad that fans are appreciating her performance in recently released film ‘Bhoot Police’. After receiving messages from fans on social media, the actress shared why getting response from audience matters to her.

Yami plays the character of Maya, owner of a silawar tea factory in the horror comedy, which also stars Said Ali Khan, Arjun Kapoor and Jacqueline Fernandez.

Sharing her excitement, Yami told IANS: “It is for the first time that I have tried something like horror-comedy. It was a new and refreshing experience for me. I am delighted to know that the audience has loved my performance. It motivates me to expand myself as an artist even more.”

The actress is also gearing up for the release of ‘Dasvi’, ‘A Thursday’ and ‘Lost’.

Richa Chadha: Social media campaigns great way to reach max people

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Richa Chadha: Social media campaigns great way to reach max people

Richa Chadha is doing her bit to create awareness about Covid-19 through her initiative on social media. She says social media campaigns are a great way to reach many people at one go.

Richa has started a social media initiative ‘The KINDry’, which is a space to discuss happenings around. This time around, she has used her page to spread awareness about the pandemic and help people in maintaining Covid appropriate behaviour.

Richa said: “Social media campaigns are a great way to reach many people at one go and through The KINDry, my ultimate purpose is to educate people on covid appropriate behavior and encourage them to get vaccinated at the earliest.”

Through her page, Richa urges people to get themselves vaccinated at the earliest and be prepared to face the worst possible situation mentally and physically.

She added: “The threat of the third wave of infections still persists and it is very important for people to maintain social distancing and stay at home. The second wave was devastating and a change in our behaviour is much needed.”

Telugu actor Sai Dharam Tej stable, say doctors

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Telugu actor Sai Dharam Tej stable, say doctors

Megastar Chiranjeevi’s nephew and Telugu actor Sai Dharam Tej, who was injured in a bike accident in Hyderabad, is stable, said doctors at a private hospital, where he was undergoing treatment.

Apollo Hospital, in a medical bulletin, stated that Sai Tej is stable and all major organs are functioning well.

“He will continue to be on assisted respiration in ICU for controlled close monitoring and additional investigations will be performed during the day,” said the bulleting released Saturday morning.

Sai Tej, nephew of megastar Chiranjeevi, was injured on Friday night after he fell down from a bike he was riding in Madhapur, the information technology hub.

According to police, the sports bike he was riding skid and fell near Cable Bridge in Madhapur area. He suffered multiple injuries and was rushed to nearby Medicover Hospital by 108 ambulance, reportedly in an unconscious condition.

The 34-year-old was subsequently shifted to Apollo Hospital. Doctors said there were no major injuries to brain, spine and major organs, based on preliminary investigations. He sustained soft tissues injuries and a collar bone fracture.

The actor was heading towards IKEA from Cable Bridge when his bike skid and he fell on the road. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Raghunandan Rao said the bike skid and Sai Tej lost control apparently due to some sand on the road.

The police official said Sai Tej was wearing helmet and was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the mishap. He sustained injuries above his eye and chest.

A case was registered at Raidurgam police station under Cyberabad police commissionerate. CCTV footage of the accident has also surfaced and went viral on social media.

Bike riding is the actor’s hobby. He moves around on bike when he has no shooting schedule.

As the news of the accident spread, wishes for his speedy recovery poured in from film personalities and actor’s fans.

Mega star Chiranjeevi, and other family members including producer Allu Aravind, actor-politician Pawan Kalyan, actor Vaisshnav Tej, Niharika, actor Sandeep Kishan reached Apollo Hospital and enquired about the Sai Tej’s health.

Sai Tej is son of Chiranjeevi’s sister Vijaya Durga. He made his acting debut in 2014 and has so far acted in more than a dozen movies.

Vaani Kapoor eager for all her films to come out

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Vaani Kapoor eager for all her films to come out

Vaani Kapoor has two films lined up for release now “Shamshera” and “Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui”, and the actress says she is looking forward eagerly for her films to come out.

“I am just eager for all my films to come out and theatres to open and have 100 per cent occupancy because I personally also feel…. I have good films in hand and I love my movies and I am just hoping people can watch them,” Vaani, whose latest release is “Bell Bottom”, shared while speaking to IANS.

The 33-year-old actress is hopeful that people will like “Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui”, which also stars Ayushmann Khurrana, and the Ranbir Kapoor starrer ‘Shamshera’.

“I am trying not to take any pressure and hope that these films work. That’s all,” said the actress.

Actor Sonu Sood backs Amaravati farmers

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Actor Sonu Sood backs Amaravati farmers

Actor Sonu Sood on Thursday extended his support to farmers of Amaravati, who have been protesting for more than 600 days against the shifting of the state capital.

Some farmers from Amaravati including women called on Sonu Sood at Gannavaram Airport when he landed there for a visit to Vijayawada. They urged him to support their movement, which entered 632nd day on Thursday.

The actor, who has been playing good Samaritan since Covid-19 pandemic broke out last year and has been lending a helping hand to people in distress, assured the farmers that he is with them. “Of course I am with you,” he told farmers when they sought his support.

Farmers have been protesting at various places in Amaravati over the state government’s plans for trifurcation of the state capital. They are demanding that Amaravati be retained as the single state capital.

The YSR Congress Party government led by Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has decided to shift administrative capital to Visakhapatnam and judicial capital to Kurnool while retaining Amaravati as only the legislative capital.

Meanwhile Sonu Sood, often called real hero for his support to poor and the needy, received a warm welcome at the airport from his fans. “Public is the real hero. We are just normal people,” he told reporters.

The actor was in Vijayawada to inaugurate a private hospital. He also had darshan at Kanaka Druga temple atop Indirakiladri. Temple officials accorded him a warm welcome. The temple priests blessed him and presented him ‘prasadam’ and mementoes.

Later, talking to reporters the actor said he prayed for an early end to the pandemic so that people can live the normal life again.

Nikita Dutta impressed with how everyone is treated equally in a ‘gurudwara’

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Nikita Dutta impressed with how everyone is treated equally in a ‘gurudwara’

Actress Nikita Dutta, who took a short trip to the Golden Temple in Amritsar, says every time she visits the place it gives her a sense of peace and she is touched by the fact that everyone is treated equally inside a ‘gurudwara’.

Sharing pictures of the trip, Nikita wrote on her blog, “I visited the Golden Temple for the first time in 2017. There was a different connection I felt with the temple and the city. At all points, everyone is treated equally inside the ‘gurudwara’. Every service is done purely out of will. It is beautiful to see people doing ‘sewa’ so selflessly. This place makes me feel at peace.”

She added, “In such stressful times, we need hope and this is the place where I find hope, and I just pray to God to bless everyone with the strength to overcome difficulties. ‘Waheguruji mehar kari’.”

Nikita, who was last seen in ‘The Big Bull’, will soon be sharing the screen with Emraan Hashmi in the remake of ‘Ezra’, and she will also lead Bosco Martis’ dance film ‘Rocket Gang’ with Aditya Seal.

Kangana: I’ll enter politics if people want me, just like ‘Thalaivii’

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Kangana: I’ll enter politics if people want me, just like ‘Thalaivii’

Actress Kangana Ranaut took the stage and grabbed all attention during the press conference for her upcoming movie ‘Thalaivii’ in the capital on Thursday. Kangana hinted she could even take the plunge in politics later, just like the protagonist of her latest movie.

Kangana was accompanied by the producer of the film Vishnu Vardhan Induri.

The actress looked glamorous in a traditional silk saree. Kangana started the press conference saying her voice is a bit low as she is not keeping well. “My voice is a little bit down because of a little cold, it’s not Covid but we are here and I appreciate the turn out,” she laughed as she responded to questions.

Kangana, who has been vocal on a number of issues related to national interest, was asked if this movie would help her in any way in entering politics as she has now touched the South.

She said: “This movie might not be released in Hindi in multiplexes and multiplexes have always tried to bully the producers. And they are the same. I am a nationalist and I speak for the country not because I am a politician but as a responsible citizen. And as far as entering politics is concerned, I might need a lot of support from the public but right now I am happy to be an actress. But if tomorrow people like me and support me, then definitely I would love to.”

Kangana, who plays the role of late Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu J. Jayalalithaa, feels that the movie is more about the journey of Jayalaithaa and never meant to try to change any mindset related to male-dominant society.

She said, “In ‘Thalaivii’ it is shown that the person about whom people thought would never be a politician or won’t be able to take care of such a volatile state, not only became the chief minister but won elections a number of times. And her guru or mentor in politics – MGR – always supported her. So, this movie shows how certain times men are also supportive for a woman to grow in life.”

On the question of why this movie has not creating sparked a controversy, she answered: “For this I give all credit to my director, as even the ruling party has no issues with the movie.”

Kangana opened up on how working in this movie changed her perception about politics and politicians. She shared: “I had a very primitive thinking about politics. Like these are very lucky people who get so much power. But after working in this movie and doing research my thinking changed. I realised that politics is not at all easy and there are a number of challenges.

“For instance, Jaya maa has temples in Tamil Nadu. She is worshipped there. The IAS and other officers call her an intelligent and remarkable woman. And she is famous like this among all. But had she not faced any big controversy, of course she did but still people chose her over and over again. So, this is the reality that I realised after doing this movie.”

On talking about the challenges, she faced while doing this movie, she said: “Due to weight gain, I had number of health issues like back pain and then learning Bharatanatyam and performing it with a heavy body was not at all easy.”

On why she considers this movie to be her best: “Whatever is shown in this movie is based on reality. But there is a lot to learn from the main political faces who were the cult figures of politics. And doing a movie like this is like a brain churning activity. You have to think a lot while playing a character who handles hundreds of bureaucrats. So, I learned a lot while doing this movie and that is why I consider it my best movie.”

The film stars Kangana Ranaut as Jayalalithaa and Arvind Swami as M.G. Ramachandran. Shot simultaneously in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu, it is directed by A.L. Vijay and is written by K.V. Vijayendra Prasad, Madhan Karky (Tamil), and Rajat Arora (Hindi).

‘Thalaivii’ is produced by Vishnu Vardhan Induri and Shailesh R. Singh of Vibri Motion Pictures and Karma Media and Entertainment.

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