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The #MeToo wave which started in the West, took over India in 2018. Several women took to social media to reveal about people who harassed them in the past. The movement also brought into light the names of several Bollywood celebrities. The movement started with Bollywood actress Tanushree Dutta accusing Nana Patekar of sexual misconduct on the sets of the 2008 film Horn Ok Pleassss. Gradually, several other women started naming the likes of Vikas Bahl, Sajid Khan, Rajat Kapoor, Alok Nath, and Anu Malik for using their position to exploit women.

Recently, in an interview Sunny Leone was asked about the change that came with the #MeToo movement. She said that she does not work in an office and lives in a bubble but does believe that more women talk about these issues of sexual harassment or (instances of people) making them feel uncomfortable at work, whether it is women or men. She said that even men are harassed and that it is not recognized because people think it is not a big deal.

She said that the more people speak up, the more they make it aware that it is not okay. The actress feels that thing swill change, especially with people getting exposed through social media and other media outlets.

Sunny was glad that a message around the importance of consent was included in web series Ragini MMS Returns Season 2. She has a cameo as a paranormal expert in the ALTBalaji series.

Also Read: Salman Khan and Sunny Leone are most searched celebrities of 2019

Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia in a recent interview opened up on how her male co-stars in the southern film industry used to be given special treatment on the sets.

Talking about sexism in the southern film industry which she faced first hand, Dhupia narrated an event. She said that a long time back she did a south film where they always insisted on feeding the hero first. Neha said that she would say that she is hungry but they would say that the male actor is in a shot and will pick up the plate first. She said that similar bizarre things would happen back then.

However, Neha further said that those things do not happen anymore but when it happened with her, she laughed it off. She said that she was not bothered by the incident.

Neha Dhupia started her career in the entertainment industry as a child artist in a Malayalam film in 1994 and continued to do films since then. On the work front, Neha was last seen in Kajol-starrer Helicopter Eela. She has been representing herself as one of the judges in MTV Roadies since 2016 and hosts her own reality show, BFFs with Vogue.

Also Read: Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi seek blessing for daughter Mehr on her first birthday at Golden Temple

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Ever since Arhaan Khan made an entry on Bigg Boss 13, the controversies have been at their peak. While he was evicted from the show in just two weeks, he entered the house again and stayed for almost a month. With his recent eviction, his girlfriend, Rashami Desai was heartbroken and couldn’t stop crying. In a recent conversation with a leading daily, Arhaan Khan revealed that he has no issues with Salman Khan bringing his past up on national television, but he has a grudge with the channel.

In an episode of Weekend Ka Vaar, Salman Khan revealed some shocking details about Arhaan Khan’s private life which said that he had a wife and a child. All of which was kept hidden from his current girlfriend, Rashami Desai, surprising the inmates even more as they thought she was aware of his past. Arhaan spoke about how he sees Salman Khan as his idol and he must have had his reasons for revealing his past like that, but he is upset with the channel. Arhaan Khan feels that bringing up his past was unacceptable because nothing of that sort has ever been done in the previous seasons.

When asked about his current bond with Rashami Desai, he said that the two are stronger today than ever before. They had decided not to talk about each other’s pasts but he had given her a hint about having a kid. He also pointed out how Devoleena Bhattacharjee came and spoke to Rashami during the task.

Also Read: Bigg Boss 13: Devoleena accuses Rashami for turning a blind eye towards Arhaan’s truth

Varun Dhawan is all set to play the role of a dancer in Remo Dsouza’s Street Dancer 3D. The actor has had a keen interest in the art of dance. In the trailer, Varun Dhawan is seen showing off some kick-ass dance moves that are sure to leave you with a dropped jaw. Revolving around the India-Pakistan immigrants living abroad, this movie is expected to be the biggest dance movie India has ever seen.

Speaking of his inclination towards dance, Varun Dhawan revealed that he grew up listening to a lot of hip hop, that’s where his love for dance comes from. He listened to a lot of artists like Eminem who inspired him. He says he’s lucky to pursue his love for dance through his films and has appreciated the evolution of art in our country. Varun also expressed his excitement for the artists who express their emotions, educate, and encourage through their respective forms of art.

Street Dancer 3D also stars Shraddha Kapoor and Nora Fatehi and is slated to release on January 24, 2020.

Also Read: Sui Dhaaga Reunion! Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharma holiday in Switzerland with their respective better halves

Kajol is all set to make her digital debut in Renuka Shahane’s directorial, Tribhanga. The film is based on the lives of three women of different generations and is slated to release on Netflix in 2020. Starring Mithila Palkar and Tanvi Azmi, this film is based on a dysfunctional family and the team has recently wrapped the shoot for the same.

Kajol spoke about the project and why she chose to do it, in a recent interview. She said it’s the script that matters to her and not the platform of its release. Kajol went on to say that the digital platform has provided projects with a chance to release that would be difficult to release otherwise. Appreciating the wider audience reach, she said that she is glad that the movie will be available all across the world on the same day.

Kajol will also be seen in Tanhaji – The Unsung Warrior starring her husband, Ajay Devgn and Saif Ali Khan.

Also Read: “You betrayed me”- Kajol tells Saif Ali Khan after he chooses Switzerland holiday over Tanhaji promotions

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While producers RSVP’s colourful musical extravaganza Bhangra Paa Le was wrongly being reported as going to the streaming platform, it is being released on January 3 in theatres across India, another talked-about film is not quite that lucky on the same Friday.

Unknown to anyone associated with the film the producers Viacom 18 have decided to release Ramesh Sippy’s Shimla Mirchi, Sippy’s first directorial venture in 24 years, on Netflix. Neither the director nor the principal members of the cast Hema Malini and Rajkummar Rao were taken into confidence on the release platform.

 A source close to Ramesh Sippy says the veteran director of Sholay is mighty miffed, “Viacom 18 has taken the decision (to release Shimla Mirchi on the digital platform) on their own. Rameshji had no say in the matter. He made the film in 2014 at a meagre budget of 16-17 crores. It was meant to be a small sweet romantic film set in Shimla. Rameshji handed over the film to the producers in 2015. Just why they sat on it for 4 years and why they’ve decided to not give it a theatrical release is not explained. It isn’t as if small-town romances don’t work in theatres. Viacom themselves have released several such films. Recent films like Luka Chuppi and Pati Patni Aur Woh have done well. Then why this stepmotherly treatment to  Shimla Mirchi?”

A true gentleman, Ramesh Sippy has decided to stay quiet on the matter. All he will say is, “I am very proud of Shimla Mirchi, and I’m glad it’s finally being released. The platform and format of release is the producers’ decision.”

Also Read: “Ramesh Sippy still has the same naughty glint in his eyes” – Hema Malini

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While producers RSVP’s colourful musical extravaganza Bhangra Paa Le was wrongly being reported as going to the streaming platform, it is being released on January 3 in theatres across India, another talked-about film is not quite that lucky on the same Friday.

Unknown to anyone associated with the film the producers Viacom 18 have decided to release Ramesh Sippy’s Shimla Mirch, Sippy’s first directorial venture in 24 years, on Netflix. Neither the director nor the principal members of the cast Hema Malini and Rajkummar Rao were taken into confidence on the release platform.

 A source close to Ramesh Sippy says the veteran director of Sholay is mighty miffed, “Viacom 18 has taken the decision (to release Shimla Mirch on the digital platform) on their own. Rameshji had no say in the matter. He made the film in 2014 at a meagre budget of 16-17 crores. It was meant to be a small sweet romantic film set in Shimla. Rameshji handed over the film to the producers in 2015. Just why they sat on it for 4 years and why they’ve decided to not give it a theatrical release is not explained. It isn’t as if small-town romances don’t work in theatres. Viacom themselves have released several such films. Recent films like Luka Chuppi and Pati Patni Aur Woh have done well. Then why this stepmotherly treatment to  Shimla Mirch?”

A true gentleman, Ramesh Sippy has decided to stay quiet on the matter. All he will say is, “I am very proud of Shimla Mirch, and I’m glad it’s finally being released. The platform and format of release is the producers’ decision.”

Also Read: “Ramesh Sippy still has the same naughty glint in his eyes” – Hema Malini

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), since 4-5 years, has become too conservative or regressive at times. A lot of unfair cuts have been enforced on certain films, which has led to numerous controversies over the years. But one can’t deny that there have been also instances when the CBFC has understood the intent behind a film and have not gone for any kind of censoring in such films, despite the presence of disturbing scenes or dialogues.

Chhapaak, one of the first films of 2020, is one such film that has escaped the wrath of CBFC. Starring Deepika Padukone, it tells the story of an acid attack survivor. The powerful trailer is laced with some scenes that can be difficult to sit through for audiences. However, thankfully, the CBFC understood the motive behind those scenes in this Meghna Gulzar-directed film. And surprisingly, they have passed the film without any cut. Moreover, it has also been awarded a ‘U’ certificate!

A source close to the project says, “Though Chhapaak releases on January 10, it was ready since a while and hence, the producers thought not to waste time and get the censor certificate soon. It would have also given them time to discuss with the CBFC, if they had raised objection to any part of the film. But to the pleasant surprise to the entire team, the CBFC members made it clear that there is no need for any kind of audio or visual cut in the film at all. Also, they felt that a film like this should be seen by all age groups. As a result, they immediately decided to give the film a ‘U’ rating.”

Chhapaak got the censor certificate on December 6, four days before its trailer was out. The total length of the film is 123 minutes.

Also Read: Meghna Gulzar’s decision to cast real acid attack survivors was welcomed by the entire team of Chhapaak

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Penn Badgley, who rose to fame for his role as Dan Humprey in Gossip Girl, is currently starring in season 2 of Netflix's thriller, You. The first season of the series, developed by Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble, came out last year and Penn's villainous role became the talk on the internet. As the season 2 is currently streaming on the platform, the actor accidentally revealed that we might get to see more of Joe Goldberg in future.

During the promotions, Penn Badgley accidentally revealed that the show might come back with another season. In this season, the actor is seen stalking yet another character Love Quinn, played by actor Victoria Pedretti. Speaking about the story to Entertainment Tonight, Penn said, "She doesn't appear to be the same kind of person. She doesn't appear to be the same kind of predator. She doesn't appear to be the same kind of you know, dare I say, in the third season - oh, god!"

Aayush Sharma has commenced his second project opposite debutante Isabelle Kaif, Katrina Kaif's sister. The film, Kwatha, went on the floor just a few days ago. After a short span in Mumbai, the cast will head to Delhi for 10 days of the shoot.

Moving forward, Aayush Sharma and Isabelle Kaif will be heading to North-east for a 45-day schedule. After shooting montage scenes in Mumbai, the majority of shoot will take place in the North-east including dramatic and action sequences.

Aayush Sharma has been training for the role of Army man. Directed by Karan Bhutani, Kwatha is based on true story and will show humane side of the Indian Army.

ALSO READ: INSTAGRAM DEBUT: Aayush Sharma shares the first pictures of baby Ayat Sharma!

Akshay Kumar has remained one of the most successful stars in the Hindi cinema. He continues to release three to four films a year which turned out to be successes at the box office. But, the actor says that wasn't the case always.

Speaking about his method of selecting films since his 2020 slate looks pretty diverse, Akshay Kumar said that there's no method behind the madness or planning as such. He said there's only heart involved when it comes to work. And he says that by god's grace, everything has been working out well. He further said that he always worked from the heart and even gave 16 flops at that time. But, that did not stop him. He kept following his heart.

Akshay Kumar films not only benefit him but also producers, exhibitors, theatres and distributors. But, does the actor feel pressurized to work in such a scenario? He said that almost 180 films are made in Hindi in a year. If one Akshay Kumar feels goes, other will come. He said that he does four films a year so there are 176 more films to watch. Akshay said that he does not feel pressurized. He just feels the film should do well so that his next year goes well too.

On the work front, Akshay Kumar is currently seen in Good Newwz. He has three releases next year - Sooryavanshi, Laxmmi Bomb, Bachchan Pandey.

ALSO READ: #2019Recap: Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Ayushmann Khurrana amongst top 5 actors this year

On an episode that aired on Farah Khan’s show, Bharti Singh and Raveena Tandon, ended up inadvertently hurt the religious sentiments of Christians. While they took to their social media to apologise for unintentionally hurting the sentiments, there were several peaceful protests held across Punjab against Farah Khan, Raveena Tandon, and Bharti Singh.

Take to her social media, Farah Khan posted, “I’m extremely saddened that some sentiments have been inadvertently hurt by a recent episode of my show. I respect all religions, n it would never be my intention 2disrespect any.On behalf of the entire team, Raveena Tandon, Bharti Singh and Myself.. we do sincerely apologise.”

While Raveena tweeted, “Please do watch this link. I haven't said a word that can be interpreted as an insult to any religion. The three of us (Farah Khan, Bharti Singh and I) never intended to offend anyone, but in case we did, my most sincere apologies to those who were hurt.”

Take a look at their tweets.

I’m extremely saddened that some sentiments have been inadvertently hurt by a recent episode of my show. I respect all religions, n it would never be my intention 2disrespect any.On behalf of the entire team, Raveena Tandon, Bharti Singh and Myself.. we do sincerely apologise.

— Farah Khan (@TheFarahKhan) December 27, 2019

Please do watch this link. I haven't said a word that can be interpreted as an insult to any religion. The three of us (Farah Khan, Bharti Singh and I) never intended to offend anyone, but in case we did, my most sincere apologies to those who were hurt. https://t.co/tT2IONqdKI

— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) December 26, 2019

Protests in Jalandhar and Gurdaspur saw a great presence of the Christian community.

Also Read: Farah Khan apologises for inadvertently hurting religious sentiments on her show

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Disha Patani and Aditya Roy Kapur will be seen in the upcoming film Malang. Fitness enthusiasts Disha and Aditya have done underwater scenes in the film and now we hear that the leading actors shot for an extended kissing sequence in the Mohit Suri directorial.

Earlier in May, Disha Patani had teased fans with a cool picture from the sets of Malang in which she and co-star Aditya Roy Kapur posed in diving suits. Now, they both will be seen underwater performing a kissing sequence. The duo was prepping for an extended underwater kissing sequence in the film. Director Mohit Suri had sent the actors packing for two days of prep in May ahead of the shoot.

The sequence required Disha and Aditya to be underwater for at least a minute, so the training focused on strengthening lung capacity moreover the sequence was shot during the Goa schedule of the film in a day. It was a difficult shoot as Aditya and Disha had to sync their breathing patterns accordingly.

Malang is a revenge drama, helmed by Aashiqui 2 director Mohit and produced by Bhushan, Luv Ranjan, Ankur and Jay Shewakramani. The film also stars Anil Kapoor and Kunal Khemmu in pivotal roles. The flick is set to hit theatres on February 7, 2020.

ALSO READ: Disha Patani, Aditya Roy Kapur, Anil Kapoor starrer Malang preponed, Rajkummar Rao – Nushrat Bharucha’s Chhalaang postponed

The director who introduced mega action star Tiger Shroff is now all geared to present Abhimanyu Dassani in a larger than life action entertainer.  Nikamma being an action love story Abhimanyu was the first name that popped in contention and on hearing the script the actor instantly gave his nod. To prepare for the action scenes, Abhimanyu Dassani flew to Turkey to master hand to hand combat, as the film boast of actual fight sequences. He returned just before the start of the first schedule.

When Abhimanyu Dassani got an insight in regards to the action he is expected to do in the film, he went and mastered the art for the same in Turkey. The actor likes doing the action scenes on his own. A major chunk of action of the movie was recently filmed in Lucknow.

Talking about the same, Abhimanyu shares, "There is a lot of action in Nikamma.  Sabbir sir, and I both were keen that I do all the action & stunts myself. We wanted all the action sequences to look authentic. We decided that I should learn Capoeira before starting the shoot. We traveled to Turkey especially to learn this fighting form and it was an amazing experience. I trained with the armed forces there which were extremely engaging because it wasn't just fancy film fighting, but moreover real-life protection and takedowns."

Nikamma is jointly produced by Sony Pictures International Productions and Sabbir Khan Films and is scheduled to release on 5th June 2020.

Also Read: 30 Years Of Maine Pyar Kiya: Abhimanyu Dassani and Shirley Setia recreate Salman Khan and Bhagyashree’s iconic scene

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In a sudden turn of events, producers Viacom 18 have decided to release the long-delayed Hema Malini - Rajkummar Rao – Rakul Preet Singh starrer Shimla Mirchi. The film about a romantic relationship between a young man and an older woman played by Rao and Hema, was shot in 2014. The film then got into serious production issues and was shelved for all practical purposes.

A pity since Shimla Mirchi was the great Sholay director Ramesh Sippy’s first directorial venture in 25 years. The super-gifted Ramesh Sippy last directed Zamaana Deewana with Shah Rukh Khan and Raveena Tandon in 1995. The film was a disaster and the director of such neo-classics as Seeta Aur Geeta, Sholay, Shakti and Saagar went into a self-imposed hibernation.

Only to return in 2014. When Shimla Mirchi was completed and remained unreleased, Ramesh Sippy sadly said, “I don’t think that film is going to get released.” Happily, Sippy was wrong.

The film’s leading lady Hema Malini, who has not been seen on screen since Aman Ke Farishtey in 2016 is surprised to know about the sudden release of Shimla Mirchi. The unbeatable director-actress combo of Ramesh Sippy and Hema Malini created history three times over with Andaz, Seeta Aur Geeta and Sholay.

Would they again generate the same hysteria with their fourth outing together in Shimla Mirchi?

Says Hema, “I am working with Rameshji after nearly 40 years. But it seems like just the other. We picked up the threads of our association as if the big time-gap didn’t happen in-between. He is very mischievous with me. There is a glint in his eyes and a secret smile that haven’t faded with time. He is still the same. Shooting with Rameshji again was l a lot of fun. Let’s see if this time around we again emerge with something special. Rameshji has given me another very important role in Shimla Mirchi. Rameshji insisted. And when I heard the script I knew why. At my age actresses don’t get such important roles that easily.”

Also Read: Ramesh Sippy honours Faridoon Shahryar for excellence in Journalism award at JIFFA 2018

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Millions of Shah Rukh Khan fans have been waiting with bated breath for his next film announcement. Speculations around have been rife about his next project which will either be Rajkumar Hirani directorial or Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK’s next or South director Atlee’s next. The superstar continues to stay mum on his next project ever since the debacle of his last release, Aanand L Rai’s Zero.

But, it seems like the actor has given a go-ahead to Rajkumar Hirani. As per grapevine, “The talks about his project began earlier this year. Shah Rukh Khan has okayed filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani’s next. This seems to be a huge project and sets will be mounted by April or May 2020. Following this, the makers are looking for 2021 release for the film. As of now, the cast and subject of the film is kept under wraps.”

Shah Rukh Khan, on his birthday in November, confirmed that he will announce the project once it goes on the floor. He did say that he will have a release in 2020 itself.

Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan has been meeting up with many directors from the South industry. He has already produced this year’s success Badla which starred Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu. He has also produced Netflix series Bard Of Blood starring Emraan Hashmi. He has another two shows coming up – Class Of ’83 and Betaal.

ALSO READ: DJ Snake reveals his experience of meeting Shah Rukh Khan prior to his second visit to India; calls him a legend

Kartik Aaryan is on a roll and how! The actor had two successes this year with Luka Chuppi and Pati Pati Aur Woh. The year 2020 looks pretty interesting as his slate of films includes Imtiaz Ali’s next tentatively titled Aaj Kal, Anees Bazmee’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Collin D’Cunha’s Dostana 2. With that being said, it seems like his collaboration with Imtiaz won’t just stick to one film only.

Kartik Aaryan will be finally be doing a biopic. The actor has been reportedly approached for the role of Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila. As per grapevine, “Kartik Aaryan has been reportedly approached to play the role of popular Punjabi singer late Amar Singh Chamkila. This would be another collaboration between Kartik and Imtiaz. But, the filmmaker won’t direct it. The film will be produced by Imtiaz Ali and Reliance Entertainment and directed by Imtiaz’s brother Sajid Ali who made his directorial debut last year with Avinash Tiwary’s Laila Majnu.”

For unversed, Amar Singh Chamkila was a songwriter, musician, and composer. Hailing from Punjab, he became popular with the stage name Chamkila and was regarded as one of the best performers Punjab has ever produced. His music was very much influenced from his surroundings. The songs were a commentary on Punjab and it's culture. His best-known hits include ‘Takue Te Takua’, ‘Pehle Lalkare Naal’ among others.

But, in the most tragic turn of events, Chamkila and his wife Amarjot were brutally assassinated and gunned along with the two members of his band on 8 March 1988. As it was reported, a group of armed youths on motorcycles fired several rounds fatally injuring all of them. No arrests were made at the time and the case has been unsolved till date.

ALSO READ: Christmas 2019: Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon to celebrate the festive season with kids

Sara Ali Khan’s performances in both her films, Kedarnath and Simmba, have been highly impressive for a newcomer in the industry. From being one of the goofiest kids off-screen to being one of the finest actresses on-screen, Sara Ali Khan surely has a charm like no one else. She has managed to become the audiences’ favourite in a very short span of time and is clearly here to reign.

While she has two other projects in her kitty including Imtiaz Ali’s next with Kartik Aaryan and Coolie No. 1 with Varun Dhawan, she might be seen in Vishal Bhardwaj’s next project. All the details regarding the project are kept under wraps as of now.

According to a trusted source, Vishal Bhardwaj has narrated his next script to Sara. The source close to this project revealed, “Yes, Sara Ali Khan has been approached by Vishal Bhardwaj for his next. He has narrated the script to her a while ago and is awaiting a nod from the actress to lock things on paper.”

As of now, Sara Ali Khan is currently vacationing with her best friend in Kerala. We’re quite excited to know more about this project and we’re sure that Sara and Vishal’s actor-director duo will not let the audience down. Watch this space for more updates regarding the same.

Also Read: VIDEO: Sara Ali Khan takes her ‘knock-knock’ jokes to another level with Varun Dhawan

Happy Holidays indeed for Ryan Reynolds fans as the actor has confirmed that Deadpool 3 is in works. The actor, who was recently seen in Netflix's actioner 6 Underground, recently appeared on Live With Kelly and Ryan where he told Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest that the team is currently working on the third installment.

"Yeah we're working on it right now with the whole team," Reynolds said. "We're over at Marvel [Studios] now, which is like the big leagues all of a sudden. It's kinda crazy. So yeah, we're working on it."

A lot of speculation was around the future of Deadpool following Disney's purchase of Fox, the studio which made Deadpool and Deadpool 2 and whether Disney would be okay with making R- rated film. The previous films were highest-grossing R-rated flicks until this year when Joker released.

Now that Ryan Reynolds has confirmed Deadpool 3, there's something to look forward to.

ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: No green scene was needed for action packed scenes in Ryan Reynolds’ 6 Underground

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Over a decade ago, Deepika Padukone made her debut in Om Shanti Om opposite Shah Rukh Khan. Since then, she has worked with him in Chennai Express and Happy New Year. The actress has been aware of Shah Rukh Khan's philanthropic side as he supports acid attack survivors through his Meer Foundation. Deepika Padukone, who is playing acid attack survivour in Chhapaak, recently opened up about SRK's work.

Talking about the same, Deepika said that she remembered during the shooting of Happy New Year or Chennai Express, Shah Rukh Khan had expressed that he'd like to support acid attack survivours. She said he had already started helping on an individual level but never spoke about it. She mentioned the actor has been financially supporting the survivors at an individual level but wanted to do it at a much larger level. She said she hasn't met him in a while but started to hear about Meer Foundation around the time when she began filming Chhapaak. She said something he would talk about had actually taken shape. He believed in it and followed through and they are doing incredible work.

Chhapaak, directed by Meghna Gulzar, is set to release on January 10, 2020.

ALSO READ: Deepika Padukone reveals details about her next production- Mahabharata

A day after Raveena Tandon, Farah Khan and comedian Bharti Singh were booked by Amritsar police, Farah Khan has apologized for inadvertently hurting religious sentiments on her show, Backbenchers.

Farah Khan, on Friday, took to Twitter to apologize on behalf of the entire team of her show and wrote, "I’m extremely saddened that some sentiments have been inadvertently hurt by a recent episode of my show. I respect all religions, n it would never be my intention 2disrespect any. On behalf of the entire team, Raveena Tandon, Bharti Singh and Myself.. we do sincerely apologise."

I’m extremely saddened that some sentiments have been inadvertently hurt by a recent episode of my show. I respect all religions, n it would never be my intention 2disrespect any.On behalf of the entire team, Raveena Tandon, Bharti Singh and Myself.. we do sincerely apologise.

— Farah Khan (@TheFarahKhan) December 27, 2019

On Thursday, even Raveena Tandon apologized on Twitter and wrote, “I haven’t said a word that can be interpreted as an insult to any religion. The three of us (Farah Khan, Bharti Singh and I) never intended to offend anyone, but in case we did, my most sincere apologies to those who were hurt."

Please do watch this link. I haven't said a word that can be interpreted as an insult to any religion. The three of us (Farah Khan, Bharti Singh and I) never intended to offend anyone, but in case we did, my most sincere apologies to those who were hurt. https://t.co/tT2IONqdKI

— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) December 26, 2019

A case was registered on Wednesday after the complaint was filed by Sonu Jafar, President of Christian Front of Ajnala Block. The video was also provided which aired during Christmas eve. The FIR was registered in Amritsar at Ajnala police station under section 295-A of the IPC.

ALSO READ: Raveena Tandon, Farah Khan and Bharti Singh booked for hurting religious sentiments of a community during a TV show

Ajay Devgn’s 100^th film in the industry, Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior is surely going to be a hit by the looks of its trailer and songs. From the casting to the details, Ajay Devgn has made sure to be very particular about this project. Special for multiple reasons, Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior also marks the on-screen reunion of Ajay Devgn and Kajol after a long time.

Playing the role of Tanhaji Malusare, Ajay Devgn looks dapper as the Maratha warrior, however, there has been a recent change made in the film. Initially, the Maratha flags that were shown in the film had a logo of the word ‘Om’, now, Ajay Devgn and the makers have decided to remove it from the final edit. The historians have pointed out to the discrepancy in the same.

Slated to release on January 10, Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior also stars Saif Ali Khan who will be portraying the role of Uday Bhan.

Also Read: “After Badhaai Ho, Ajay Devgan wants a real film from me” – Amit Sharma

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The older actor-younger actress debate has been going on for a while now in Bollywood. Senior actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar are often paired opposite actresses who are nearly half their age. Kareena Kapoor Khan has been an actor for nearly two decades now.

The 39-year-old actress has always been a game-changer and has been paired with relatively younger male actors such as Arjun Kapoor and Sumeet Vyas. Talking to a media house she said that the people behind the scenes including writers, directors, studios, and producers need to be the agents of change.

Kareena said that when she is older she will do such parts where an older woman romances a younger man and break the norm. She said that people do fall in love and cited Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas as an example as they from different generations. She also said that she and Saif Ali Khan are also people from different generations who fell in love. The Chameli actress said that there is no big deal and the mindset of producers needs to change.

Kareena Kapoor Khan’s film Good Newwz hit the theatres today.

Also Read: Kareena Kapoor Khan yet to watch Good Newwz; leaves for family vacation ahead of release

Kareena Kapoor Khan will be seen on the silver screen after over a year. Her film Good Newwz released today and has been receiving great reviews from the audience on social media. The film also stars Akshay Kumar, Diljit Dosanjh, and Kiara Advani. Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor Khan have worked together in several films in the past. They were last seen together in the 2015 film Gabbar.

While critics and audiences are showering Good Newwz with love and appreciation, Kareena Kapoor Khan is yet to watch the film. The actress who plays Akshay Kumar’s wife in the film has already left for a family vacation with husband Saif Ali Khan and son Taimur. The family left for a four week holiday on December 25.

 

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Kareena Kapoor Khan had revealed during the promotional events of the film that she was the first one to be cast for the film. She said that she signed the film because she really enjoyed the script. Good Newwz is about two couples who try to get pregnant through IVF. However, there is a sperm mix up when the IVF center confuses them because of their same surnames.

Good Newwz directed by Raj Mehta and co-produced by Karan Johar hit the theatres today across the world.

Also Read: Good Newwz: Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Diljit Dosanjh, Kiara Advani get into Christmas spirit

On Thursday, the makers of Chhapaak released a promotional video song titled ‘Ab Ladna Hai’. Legendary lyricist-writer Gulzar penned the lyrics for the same. In the video, Deepika Padukone and Vikrant Massey are seen giving voice to Gulzar's inspirational words as she calls on society to bring about a change in its mindset.

Director Meghna Gulzar who is bringing the story of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal while talking to a publication said that Chhapaak is as much a story of human courage as it is about changing attitude towards survivors. Meghna said that ‘Ab Ladna Hai’ is a poem written by her father, especially for the campaign. The filmmaker further said that the film highlights that a lot needs to change with regard to acid attack survivors and their place in our society.

The director further said that the subject of the film does not allow much room for songs and she is happy to collaborate with her father again. She said that there are three songs in the album, but the team thought it was better to communicate the core emotion with a poem written by Gulzar.

Padukone who voiced the words of Gulzar said that she was instantly drawn to the lines. She said that the lines were so powerful that she had to be a part of this creative piece.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Deepika Padukone REVEALS how she signed Meghna Gulzar’s Chhapaak

A few years ago, the Kerala government had given Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan two acres of land to set up a music academy in the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram. Now, the musician has written to the Kerala Government to build a hospital on the land given to him.

In an interview with a news agency, Khan said that he believes healthcare is a primary need for every human, beyond religion. He said that after looking at his calendar that is scheduled with so much travelling worldwide, he does not think that he will be able to sit in one place and teach music. He, therefore, wrote a letter to Pinaraya Vijayan, the CM of Kerala, thanking him, for the land and requested him to build a hospital where people from all religions are treated equally.

Khan further said that he has asked them to involve the Tata Group, Ambani or Reliance Group or Lulu group so they make a world-class hospital. He further said that he thinks this is the best way he can serve the people of Kerala who have always showered him with love and respect.

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