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On Thursday, the children of actor Karisma Kapoor, Samaira and Kiaan Raj, accused their stepmother, Priya Kapur, of being “greedy” and likened her to a “Cinderella stepmother” during a hearing before the Delhi High Court.  The remarks were made by their counsel before Justice Jyoti Singh while challenging the purported will of their late father, Sunjay Kapur, which involves assets reportedly worth Rs 30,000 crore. The reference to a “Cinderella stepmother” alluded to the 1950 Walt Disney film Cinderella, where the protagonist is mistreated by her stepmother, who prioritises her own daughters. On September 26, the court had permitted Priya…

Former narcotics officer and Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Sameer Wankhede on Thursday filed a defamation suit in the Delhi High Court against Red Chillies Entertainment, owned by actor Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan, Netflix, and other associated parties.  The lawsuit centers on the Netflix series "Ba*ds of Bollywood", which Wankhede alleges portrays him in a “false, malicious, and defamatory” manner, undermining his personal and professional reputation.   https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1971145171753390340   The suit seeks multiple forms of relief, including a permanent and mandatory injunction, a declaration, and damages amounting to Rs 2 crore. Wankhede has stated that he intends to…

Malayalam cinema icon Mohanlal on Tuesday was conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest cinematic honour, at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to Mohanlal for his outstanding contributions to Indian cinema in 2023 amidst a grand ceremony where other National Award winners were also felicitated. The announcement of Mohanlal’s name was met with a standing ovation from the audience, reflecting his immense stature in the industry.   https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1970471783393382857   In his heartfelt acceptance speech, Mohanlal expressed deep humility and gratitude, stating, “It is with profound…

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  …

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…

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…