‘Bollywood robs women’s dignity’: BJP turns on the heat in Parliament

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‘Bollywood robs women’s dignity’: BJP turns on the heat in Parliament

‘Bollywood kills, Bollywood sexually abuses’, were some of the allegations that resonated in the Parliament House complex on Monday.

BJP Rajya Sabha member Roopa Ganguly, one of the earliest lawmakers to seek a CBI inquiry into actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s mysterious death, held a symbolic protest holding placards that made the aforementioned allegations. Interestingly, the protest assumes significance in the backdrop of a charge of sexual assault against celebrated filmmaker Anurag Kashyap.

Ganguly held placards that read, “How many more women’s dignity will be assaulted by the Mumbai film industry?” Another placard read,”How many more murders will the Mumbai film industry execute?” Ganguly was protesting in front of the famous Gandhi statue in Parliament House.

Late last night, in a veiled reference to Kashyap, BJP’s Lok Sabha member Ravi Kishan had raised the matter in the House. He talked about a “famous director”.

Earlier actor Payal Ghosh, who leveled the charges against Kashyap told IANS, “I was molested by a very famous director. The director told me that the girls he works with have a ‘gala time’ with him. The circumstances created at that moment were very embarrassing.”

Asked to name the director, the actress said: “It was Anurag Kashyap who tried to molest me in 2014.”

Kashyap has denied all sexual assault allegations leveled against him.

But now, with the matter reaching Parliament House, albeit, in a veiled manner, the heat is on Bollywood.

Kareena Kapoor turns 40, wishes pour in from colleagues

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Kareena Kapoor turns 40, wishes pour in from colleagues

Kareena Kapoor Khan turned 40 on Monday, and several Bollywood personalities took to social media to wish the actress.

Kareena’s elder sister Karisma Kapoor wrote: “Will continue to protect you always. Happy 40th birthday to my lifeline ! Love you the most.”

Kareena’s close friend Malaika Arora posted: “Beboliciousss it’s a bigggggggish fabulous at any age … #fab40bebo…. love u.”

Malaika’s sister Amrita, who is also very close to Kareena, wrote: “Happy birthday our beebo , bebo ,bobee… Today you’re 40 and oh my gosh faaaaaabulous … To turning older and wiser and us stronger together… Love you tons.” She tagged her post with #gutsssssssssss and #fabat40.

“Happy birthday and congratulations on the to be addition,” wrote Kajol, referring to the fact that Kareena and her husband Saif Ali Khan are expecting their second child.

Alia Bhatt wrote: “Happy birthday my dearest Bebo. May every wish you make today come true.”

“Happy birthday Bebo! Keep shining always. Love and hugs” wished Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

Katrina Kaif posted: “Happiest birthday to the most wonderful @Kareenakapoorkhan there’s no one like you, may u get back all the kindness and love and positivity u shower on others.”

“Wishing the one and only a very happy birthday! Keep slaying,” Anushka Sharma wrote.

Kiara Advani posted: “Happpppy Birthdayyyyyy beautiful Bebo! God bless you!”

“My darling Bebo, wishing you the most happiest birthdays of all. Keep shining you, superstar. Can’t wait to meet you soon and shower you with my love!” Sonam Kapoor Ahuja wrote.

Sonam’s sister Rhea Kapoor posted: “Happy birthday legend. You make 40 look more fun and fulfilling than 21. Probably fucking is! People don’t realize what a real gangsta you are, always growing and evolving and doing things purely out of instinct and joy. I think if more girls followed your courage and lust for life we would land up with a bunch of very happy, strong, brave, and fulfilled girls. So let’s call this Bebo day and use it just for that. A day dedicated to following your heart and gut! Love you, bro!”

“The world-famous pout is the only way to celebrate the big day today… 40 years of pouting and counting @kareenakapoorkhan,” wrote Arjun Kapoor.

Soha Ali Khan posted: “Most women walk the walk, talk the talk and shop the look but you don’t have to do anything – you just are! Strong, empowered, free, and full of love. And as your family expands and life becomes more full, may you continue to balance the passions of your life with grace. You make it look easy even though I know it can’t always be! Happy birthday to you @kareenakapoorkhan.”

“May you always be happy, healthy, and fabulous. We love you,” wrote Soha’s husband, Kunal Kemmu.

“Happy birthday you beautiful Bebo… Dher saara pyaar,” wrote Neha Dhupia.

Shivamani on Amitabh Bachchan singing his composition in ‘Atkan Chatkan’

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Shivamani on Amitabh Bachchan singing his composition in ‘Atkan Chatkan’

Renowned percussionist Shivamani made his debut as a film music director with the recent OTT release, Atkan Chatkan, and among his glittering line-up of playback singers was screen icon, Amitabh Bachchan.

He says he could only think of Bachchan’s voice after composing the song “Daata shakti de” for the film, to bring alive the number’s spiritual, motivational, and inspirational tone.

“I have to mention how the whole song happened and why Mr. Bachchan sir. We wanted to create a song that goes beyond a religious song and be more of a spiritual, motivational, inspirational song. Especially the crisis that we have been through in the last few months, we need music that makes us stand up, motivate to fight, and not give up. ‘Data shakti de’ came from that thought,” the master percussionist told IANS.

While composing, he thought of Amitabh Bachchan “because for so many decades, even right now, at this very moment, he is an inspiration for people across the country”.

“To try my luck, I had a word with him and sent the song to him with a request if he would like to lend his voice,” he said, adding: “I cannot emphasize enough how lucky I felt that he heard the composition and very happily sung the song for us. He is a very good singer, I would say.”

“I would also like to mention that he did not charge any money! It was the same thing with Hariharan anna and Sonu Nigam Ji (other leading singers who recorded for the film), because, again, they are also some of the greatest talents of the nation. But they were so generous with me that they lent their voice because they believed in the song and the story of the film,” Shivamani noted.

The song is written by Runaa Rizvii Shivamani who, incidentally, made her debut as a film lyricist with the number.

“This was my first written song, composed by Shivamani and sung by Amitabh Bachchan. I could not have asked for more. Initially, some prominent lyricist was supposed to write the song but since they were occupied and could not accommodate time, Shiv ji said why not me,” recalled Runaa.

She added: “Being a singer and coming from a musical family, I always had a flair of writing in Hindi and Urdu. But I am a vocalist and had never written anything professionally. So I wasn’t sure. However, everything fell in place and the song came outright.”

The film is on a 12-year-old chai delivery boy named Guddu, whose passion is to observe, listen, and create new sounds. Rising beyond his daily mundane life, he forms a band with three other street children.

The film featured child pianist Lydian Nadhaswaram, who is also a protege of music maestro AR Rahman, who has presented the film.

Asked about his reunion with Rahman for the film, Shivamani replied: “Rahman is my brother, what do you mean by reuniting? We are always exchanging (ideas), and have never lost touch. Yes, the intention behind the film was to celebrate dreams. Most web series and shows online are very toxic in nature. He was very happy to watch the film, and that is why decided to present the film. Rahman met me when he was 10 years old, and I am just a couple of years elder to him. In a way, we have grown up as friends, together. He is family.”

“Atkan Chatkan” streams on Zee5.

Mindy Kaling would love to work with Deepika, Sonam

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Mindy Kaling would love to work with Deepika, Sonam

Indian origin American actress Mindy Kaling counts Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor as Indian stars she would love to work with.

“I would love to work with Sonam Kapoor or Deepika Padukone. They’re both so talented,” Mindy told IANS when asked about her dream project and if she is willing to work in a Bollywood film.

At the moment, Mindy is working with Priyanka Chopra. The two actresses collaborate on an upcoming wedding comedy.

“Priyanka is so smart. It’s been wonderful working with her,” Kaling said.

About their project, she added: “I just finished the script. The movie takes place in New York and India. She and I have such a funny dynamic in it, I can’t wait to make it.”

The film is based around a big fat Indian wedding and is likely to narrate a tale of culture clash.

Mindy’s last project “Never Have I Ever” was a hit. The coming-of-age comedy web series is about an Indian teenager growing up in the US. It has been renewed for a second season.

Karisma Kapoor recalls working with late veteran actress Sridevi

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Karisma Kapoor recalls working with late veteran actress Sridevi

Karisma Kapoor feels honoured on working with late veteran actress Sridevi in Shakti: The Power.

For the uninformed, “Shakti: The Power”, which featured Karisma opposite Sanjay Kapoor, was produced by Sridevi.

Recalling working with her, Karisma took to Instagram and shared how Sridevi used to encourage her.

“Shakti. I was honoured to work in my favourite actress #sridevi first production Sriji would encourage me and we would spend time between shots discussing my character on location,” Karisma wrote.

Directed by Krishna Vamsi, “Shakti” revolves around the desperate efforts of a lone mother who tries her best to escape a far-flung feudalistic society with her young son. Nana Patekar and superstar Shah Rukh Khan were also featured in the movie.

” It was a tough gruelling shoot but I have such wonderful memories of the the entire cast and crew,” Karisma added.

Karisma and Sridevi even shared screenspace for Shah Rukh’s “Zero” for a minute role.

Sridevi had died on February 24 ,2018, after a case of accidental drowning in the bathtub in Dubai.

Aamna Sharif on building relationships with co-actors

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Aamna Sharif on building relationships with co-actors

It seems actress Aamna Sharif has found a great friend in her co-star Parth Samthaan.

On Sunday, Aamna took to Instagram and posted pictures with other actors, including Parth and Karishma Tanna.

“Characters we play are temporary but the relationships we make are permanent. Love them,” Aamna captioned the post.

Aamna’s husband Amit Kapoor and actor Uday Tikekar are also seen exchanging smiles with Aamna in the images.

On the work front, Aamna is a part of “Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2”, which will soon go off air. She played the role of an iconic character Komolika.

The show also features Parth Samthaan, Erica Fernandes, Sahil Anand and Shubhaavi Choksey.

As the show is coming to an end, Sahil got emotional and recently posted a farewell note on Instagram.

“Not sure when we’ll have an opportunity to come together for another project and have mad fun on the set! But yes, off-screen madness has just begun,”Sahil wrote.

Payal Dev: Had so much fun composing ‘LOL’

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Payal Dev: Had so much fun composing ‘LOL’

Music composer-singer Payal Dev says she had fun composing the song ‘LOL’, and feels that millennials will relate to the feel-good track.

“LOL” is part of Yami Gautam and Vikrant Massey-starrer “Ginny Weds Sunny”, and is the first song to be released from the film’s music album. Composed by Payal, the song is written by Kunaal Vermaa and sung by Payal Dev and Dev Negi.

“I had so much fun composing ‘LOL’. It has been penned by Kunaal in a way that millennials will find relatable. The best part about having creative control over such compositions is that there are no hard and fast rules to curb you. I was given a very wide canvas and the liberty to make this a fun and feel-good track. I can’t wait to know what listeners think about it,” Payal said.

The upcoming romantic-comedy film is about Ginny, who gets set up with Sunny but the match is not that simple and complications arise amid love, life, weddings and music. It is slated to release on an OTT platform.

Kangana: We need to save film industry from various terrorists

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Kangana: We need to save film industry from various terrorists

Actress Kangana Ranaut says she wants film industries of different states to have a collective identity and claims she wants to save the industry from terrorists such as the nepotism brigade and the drug mafia.

“People’s perception that the top film industry in India is Hindi film Industry is wrong. Telugu film industry has ascended itself to the top position and now catering films to pan India in multiple languages, many Hindi films being shot in Ramoji Hyderabad,” she tweeted on Saturday.

This comes after Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath reportedly said he plans to build the “biggest film city” in Uttar Pradesh.

“I applaud this announcement by @myogiadityanath Ji. We need many reforms in the film industry, first of all we need one big film industry called the Indian film industry.. we are divided based on many factors, Hollywood films get the advantage of this. One industry but many Film Cities,” she wrote.

She went on to say that best of dubbed regional films don’t get pan-India release but dubbed Hollywood films get a mainstream release, adding that the trend was “alarming”.

“Reason is the atrocious quality of most Hindi films and their monopoly over theatre screens, also media created aspirational imagine for Hollywood films,” said the Bollywood actress.

Kangana added: “We need to save the industry from various terrorists — Nepotism terrorism, Drug Mafia terrorism, Sexism terrorism, religious and regional terrorism, Foreign films terrorism, Piracy terrorism, Labourer’s exploitation terrorism, and Talent exploitation terrorism”.

Tagging the Office of the Prime Minister of India, she tweeted: “Films have an ability to bring the entire nation together but
@PMOIndia let’s first please bring these many industries together who have individual identities but not a collective identity please join them together like Akhand Bharat and we will make it number one in the world.”

Barun Sobti: Divide between TV and film industry needs to vanish

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Barun Sobti: Divide between TV and film industry needs to vanish

Actor Barun Sobti, who recently wowed the audience with his acting skills in the thriller web series, “Asur: Welcome To Your Dark Side”, says a lot changed after the success of the show.

In an interview with IANS, Barun opened up on how people changed their perception towards him and spoke about the need to raze the divide between television and the film industry.

“A lot has been changed after ‘Asur’. Firstly, more work has started coming my way. People now recognise me as a different actor. Generally, many have this notion that ‘TV se hai, pataa nahi kar paayega yeh role ya nahi (he is from TV, who knows if he can carry off the role)’. With ‘Asur’, I feel I have been able to tweak their mentality a bit,” he said.

Barun, who rose to fame with his role in the TV show “Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?”, also emphasized on how talented people work in the small screen industry.

“I don’t know why we differentiate between TV actors and film actors. We are all the same. TV is no different. In fact, many geniuses and mature actors come from television. This divide needs to vanish. ‘Asur’ did it for me,” he said.

The actor is now gearing up for the release of his digital film, “Halahal”. It is a crime story inspired by true events, about a father in search of the truth behind his daughter’s death.

Barun plays a cop in the crime drama.

Asked how he prepared for the role, he explained: “I never watch anything to get trained. If someone suggests, ‘yeh movie dekh isme isne kitna achha cop ka role kiya hai (watch this film, he has played the cop’s role so well)’, then I make sure I don’t entertain that. I always try to be myself on the set.”

“I read the script thoroughly, understand the director’s vision, and then try to bring in my own thing with my own understanding,” he explained.

“Halahal” will stream on Eros Now from September 21.

Manushi Chhillar: Don’t think your size defines your fitness

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Manushi Chhillar: Don’t think your size defines your fitness

Beauty queen-turned-actress Manushi Chhillar says fitness for her is all about finding a balance, and that is actually a personal experience because each individual has their fitness goals.

“For me, fitness is all about finding your balance. It’s an extremely personal and individualistic experience because each individual has their own fitness goal. I love my cheesecake and I also like to train like a machine, so that I can enjoy it,” Manushi said.

“I think I have always wanted to push myself because I do believe we all have a lot of room for growth and become the best version of ourselves,” she added.

Manushi says society should not hail skinny as a sign of being fit, because the idea sets unreal fitness goals.

“Perfection is also individualistic and I don’t think your size defines your fitness. Each one of us wants to see ourselves in a certain way, has a certain body type, and wants to feel great about it. That’s what’s important,” she observed.

She said that fitness is as much internal as it is about external beauty, adding: “I’m glad that I have realized what works for me and what doesn’t.”

Manushi credits her career choices for her knowledge of fitness and nutrition.

“My journey of winning Miss World and now preparing to be an actress has taught me a lot about maintaining fitness. I understand my body better now and lifestyle plays a huge part in keeping me healthy. Yes, I’m not obsessive but careful about what I intake and how I train. I love learning more about being fit,” she said.

Talking about her daily fitness routine, Manushi said: “For me, my fitness regime is all about mixing it up. I love being outdoors in the morning to focus myself for the day ahead, I love weight training, I love stretching. I think anything repetitive would throw me off. I like to mix it all up but also keep it regular because that’s when it shows results.”

Manushi is all set to make her Bollywood debut opposite Akshay Kumar in the upcoming film “Prithviraj”.

Directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi, “Prithviraj” is based on the life of King Prithviraj Chauhan.

It stars Akshay as Prithviraj, while Manushi plays Sanyogita, the love of his life.

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