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24

Sep

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Vishal Jethwa on ‘Homebound’ Oscar entry

"Homebound" has been a journey of many firsts for Vishal Jethwa but the actor's most cherished memory is taking his mother to Cannes on a business class ticket. Vishal, who started out with TV show "Maharana Pratap" in 2013-14 and broke out in movies with his negative role in Rani Mukerji-fronted "Mardaani 2" in 2019, stars as Chandan Kumar in the Neeraj Ghaywan-directorial.    The movie had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival under the Un Certain Regard category and was recently selected to represent India at the Oscars in the Best International Feature category.    "Like every…

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24

Sep

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Karan Johar on National Award

'A lot of gratitude, excitement and energy in his heart', said Karan Johar on Tuesday as he received National Film Award for his 2023 film "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani" for the best popular film for wholesome entertainment.    The producer-director, known for hits like "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", "Kal Ho Naa Ho", "My Name is Khan", received the National award.    "This is my third national award in a row. In 2021, we got it for "Shershah" and in 2022 we got best VFX for "Brahmastra" and most wholesome and popular entertainer of the year (award) this year.…

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23

Sep

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Designing special mantle for Shah Rukh’s National Award: Gauri

History was made as Bollywood Super Star Shah Rukh Khan received his first National Award on Tuesday. Khan's wife and interior designer Gauri Khan on Tuesday said she is designing a special mantle for husband and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's National Award trophy.    Congratulating Shah Rukh, who won his career's first National Film Award for his dual role in Atlee's 2023 film "Jawan", Gauri said it was a result of years of hard work and dedication. Gauri shared a picture of Shah Rukh, looking dapper in a dark suit, on her Instagram handle to congratulate him on receiving…

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23

Sep

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Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Vikrant Massey win top honours

The 71st National Film Awards ceremony took place on Tuesday at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu presented awards to winners recognised for their outstanding contributions to Indian cinema in 2023. Among the notable recipients were Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Vikrant Massey, each earning their first National Awards in the acting category. Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey jointly received the Best Actor award for their remarkable performances in Jawan and 12th Fail, respectively. Rani Mukerji was honoured with the Best Actress award for her compelling role in Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway.    https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1970457364772843884  …

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23

Sep

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Human rights panel seeks case against Ranbir Kapoor for vaping scene in B***ds

The National Human Rights Commission has asked Mumbai Police to register a case against actor Ranbir Kapoor, the producers of the web show The Ba***ds of Bollywood, and Netflix for their involvement in the advertisement, depiction, or promotion of e-cigarettes in contravention of the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019. In one of the scenes, Ranbir Kapoor is seen smoking an e-cigarette without any warning or disclaimer, complainant Vinay Joshi told the commission. The complainant further alleged that the scene was streamed openly, which misled or negatively influenced young viewers by promoting the use of such banned substances. The complainant…

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22

Sep

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Adele, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus on the block

A decade after turning down the offer, award-winning British singer Adele is reportedly in discussions to headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show set to take place next February in Santa Clara, California.   The singer had previously declined the opportunity in 2016, citing reservations about the event format.    Other artists like Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus are also on the list of potential headliners for the event, reports suggest. Earlier this month, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell fuelled speculation about Swift’s involvement. “She is a special, special talent and obviously she would be welcome at any time," he said.…

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22

Sep

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Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal twin in matching moustaches

Bollywood heartthrobs Vicky Kaushal and Ranbir Kapoor turned heads at the special screening of the musical saga “Mera Desh Pehle: The Untold Story Of Shri Narendra Modi”. The due was not just twinning in outfit but also in their 70s retro moustache.   Dressed to the nines in black ‘bandhgalas’, Ranbir and Vicky posed together for the shutterbugs at Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC).   The who’s who of Bollywood attended the event, including superstars Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Janhvi Kapoor, Raveena Tandon, Vikrant Massey, and Arjun Kapoor along with filmmakers Rajkumar Hirani, Sajid Nadiadwala, and Ashutosh Gowarikar.  …

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22

Sep

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Wishes pour in as Kareena Kapoor Khan turns 45

As Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan turned 45 on Sunday, an array of stars took to social media to wish the birthday girl.   Several A-listers of the film industry wished the star love, luck and success on her special day.   The actor’s sister Karisma Kapoor was among the first to post her wishes on Instagram with a throwback picture of the two sisters.   In the picture, Bebo, as Kareena is lovingly known, can be seen hugging Karisma from behind as they pose for the camera with smiles on their faces.   “Best sister, Best friends and Beyond.…

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21

Sep

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It’s humiliating, says Olivia Cooke on ‘mortifying’ sex scenes

“The Girlfriend” actor Olivia Cooke has shared how she finds filming sex scenes “mortifying”.   Cooke admitted that her heart sinks when there is a racy scene in a script. The actress also revealed having suffered embarrassing moments before the camera starts to roll.   The Oldham-born actress, who stars in the psychological thriller “The Girlfriend” with Robin Wright, previously played murderous queen Alicent Hightower in the fantasy drama “House of the Dragon”.   Sex scenes were integral to the plot of the latter show, which is part of the “Game of Thrones” series and packed with prostitutes and no-holds-barred…

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21

Sep

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Jacqueline Fernandez seeks SC relief in Rs 215-crore ED case

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez has filed a plea in the Supreme Court, challenging the Delhi High Court's decision to not cancel a Rs 215-crore money laundering case linked to conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih will hear Fernandez's petition on Monday. On July 3, the Delhi High Court dismissed the actor's petition seeking to cancel the FIR filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against Chandrashekhar in connection with the Rs 215-crore money laundering case. The High Court stated that whether the accused had actually committed a crime could only be determined by the trial…

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