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Sam Bahadur Review

Sam Bahadur is a mechanical summary of his life, ticking off one chapter after another without bothering to pause or ponder over their significance and influences, observes Sukanya Verma. from rediff movies https://ift.tt/bz4P0oZ
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Bangladeshi actress Jaya Ahsan to debut in Bollywood with Pankaj Tripathi

Mumbai: Five-time National Award Winner for Best Actress Jaya Ahsan from neighbouring Bangladesh is all set to make her debut in Bollywood with Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury’s directorial "Kadak Singh" opposite Pankaj Tripathi.   Jaya has previously acted in Indian films in the Bengali language and won multiple awards as well for the same. The actress who started her career as a model has worked in over 110 Bangladeshi and Indian Bengali films, TV soaps, telefilms, and web shows and has produced films across both countries.   ‘Kadak Singh’ which was screened at IFFI received a standing ovation from the audience, according to a media release.   Commenting on the occasion a delighted Jaya said, “It was a special moment – a day I cannot ever forget. My work has won me over 32 awards over the years, but the IFFI experience was a significant milestone. I feel that I am blessed to embark on this new journey and am in a very happy space at the moment. This is my first Hindi la...
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Shehar Lakhot Review

Plenty happens over the show -- riots, nefarious schemes, betrayal and multiple murders -- which should have made for a riveting watch but everything evokes d and eacute;j and agrave; vu and worse, sighs Deepa Gahlot. from rediff movies https://ift.tt/0sxHnM3
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Karan Johar reveals what Yash Johar told Sanjay Dutt during filming of KKHH

Mumbai: The producer, director, show anchor and actor Karan Johar has always given the fans an insight into the lives of their favourite celebrities from Deepika Padukone - Ranveer Singh’s epic unseen wedding video reveal, Alia Bhatt - Kareena Kapoor Khan talking about Raha, Sunny Deol - Bobby Deol talking about their comebacks and Sara Ali Khan - Ananya Pandey discussing about their best friend Orry.   Dropping new episodes of Koffee with Karan Season 8 every Thursday exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar, viewers will be on a whirlwind journey of getting up close and personal with celebrities.   This time around gracing the couch will be some of the top talent from Indian Film Industry - Ajay Devgn, Rohit Shetty, Kiara Advani, Vicky Kaushal, Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra, Jahnvi Kapoor to name a few, leaving us wanting for more.   Bigger and better, season 8 introduces some new unseen, unheard segments as the producer, director, actor and show host Karan Johar is set ...
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Pankaj Tripathi-starrer Main ATAL Hoon to release on THIS date

India’s three-time Prime Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee—a leader loved by the entire nation, who had an extraordinary life journey is all set to come alive on the big screen with Main ATAL Hoon. Featuring National Award winner Pankaj Tripathi, whose transformation left everyone in awe, is set to release on 19th January 2024. The announcement of the biopic about his life had generated high anticipation amongst audiences and the first look of Pankaj Tripathi transform into Shri Atal Ji created massive buzz and garnered immense appreciation, leaving audiences excited to watch the film.         View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Pankaj Tripathi (@pankajtripathi) Directed by award winner director Ravi Jadhav, and written by Rishi Virmani and Ravi Jadhav, "Main ATAL Hoon" presented by Bhanushali Studios Limited and Legend Studios, is produ...
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Sparsh CCTV ropes in Sonu Sood as brand ambassador

Mumbai: Sparsh CCTV has onboarded popular Bollywood star and philanthropist Sonu Sood as its brand ambassador.   The partnership has formed as a result of the seamless alignment of Sonu’s image and body of work with the brand’s philosophy.   Sonu will feature in Sparsh’s first national campaign that delivers a strong, positive, and hopeful message to the people of India.   In this role, Sonu will take centre stage in the brand’s promotional and marketing activities.   Commenting on the association, Sanjeev Sehgal, Founder and MD of Sparsh, said, “We are very excited to partner with Sonu Sood as the face of Sparsh. Sonu’s multifaceted talent and dedication towards his craft and social causes continue to solidify his status as a superstar.”   Commenting on the collaboration, actor Sonu Sood said, “This partnership is an extension of my dedication and love for my country. I’ve always recognised and supported made-in-India brands. I’m thrilled to be affil...
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‘ODH’ bags best film award at ‘75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow’ at 54th IFFI

The refreshing and thought provoking short film on receding beach lines of Goa, the ‘ODH’ wins the best film award at the ‘75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow’ (CMOT) held at 54th International Film Festival of India here on Friday. Congratulating the winners, Prithul Kumar, Joint Secretary (Films), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and Managing Director, NFDC threw light on the importance of recognizing true content in filmmaking which will place India at the global pedestal. “The CMOT is the best platform for young creative minds across India who are driven into making films with good content”, he said. Speaking on the occasion, Director Shoojit Sircar, one of the jury member for 75 CMOT, said that creating a short film in 48 hours on the theme ‘The Mission Life’ juxtaposing all the emotions such as self-retrospection, hope, protest etc is incredible, the official sources said. Congratulating the team members of all the films in the competition, Shoojit Sircar said that ...
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OTT platforms should mentor independent & creative cinema: Manoj Bajpayee

Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee  said that OTT platforms should mentor independent creative cinema.Speaking on the success, failures and the future of OTT, The Family Man actor said “Preparation is the key.” “It is equally important to unlearn and be open to new ideas so as to not become stiff in your performance,” he shared. His words resonated with the essence of struggle, portraying it as the crucible that fortifies an actor's mettle.” Sharing the saga of his acclaimed OTT masterpiece 'The Family Man,' Manoj unveiled the essence of strength in preparation and the art of living the character's journey on screen.Bajpayee, a beacon of excellence in the cinematic realm, unravelled the enigmatic journey of an actor. With his words painting the canvas of an actor’s aspiration and dedication to breathe life into a character, he emphasized the paramount importance of preparation, consistency, character graph, and embracing the flow that challenges and elevates every a...
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At IFFI Goa, J&K offers film tourism destinations

Jammu: At the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) being held in Goa, Jammu and Kashmir was the focus of the Film Bazaar Knowledge series sessions.   The session as per the official communiqué, was presided over by officers from the Jammu and Kashmir Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) and the J&K Tourism Department and moderated by Sanjay Suri, an actor and film producer who happens to be originally from J&K himself.   The panel of officers, including Amarjeet Singh, Special Secretary, J&K Tourism Department; Vivek Puri, Joint Director, DIPR; and Afaq Gadda, Nodal Officer, Film Policy, DIPR, spoke on the occasion.   The speakers explained different facets of the film policy and its unique features, besides the financial and non-financial incentives being offered by the J&K government.   They also spoke extensively about the film tourism destinations that J&K has to offer.   A few videos about ‘the Film P...
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Shakira reaches settlement to avoid Spain tax fraud trial, to pay fine of over 7.3 million euros

Colombian singer Shakira reached a settlement with Spanish prosecutors and will avoid going to trial for allegedly failing to pay €14.5 million ($15.7 million) on income tax earned between 2012 and 2014, a court in Barcelona said Monday.    The pop superstar will be fined over €7.3 million.   The case against Shakira   The matter centered around how much time the singer spent in Spain between 2012 and 2014, with authorities alleging that she spent more than half of that period in the country and was therefore required to pay taxes.   Prosecutors said say she moved to Spain after her relationship with former FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique became public in 2011, but maintained official tax residency in the Bahamas until 2015.   Shakira's lawyers argued that until 2014, she was leading  what they called a "nomadic life" and earned most of her income from international tours.   Singer settles on account of her children   Shakira...
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Taylor Swift postpones Rio concerts amid heatwave, 'devastated' by fan's death

A day after the death of a fan who fell ill in a sweltering concert, US pop star Taylor Swift postponed her show in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Saturday because of the scorching heat.   "The decision has been made to postpone tonight's show due to the extreme temperatures in Rio," Swift wrote on Instagram. "The safety and well-being of my fans, fellow performers, and crew has to, and always will, come first."   Rio hit a record high of 59.3 degrees Celsius (139 degrees Fahrenheit) on Friday for the heat index, which combines temperature and humidity. On Saturday, the heat index peaked at 59.7 degrees Celsius.   About 60,000 fans had gathered Friday for Swift's sold-out first concert at the open-air Nilton Santos stadium, located in a hotter northern neighborhood far from Rio's breezy beaches.   What happened to the fan?   The Rio Health Secretariat reported that 23-year-old Ana Benevides died Friday night after suffering a cardiorespiratory arr...
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Salman Katrina starrer Tiger 3 withstands World Cup fever on Wednesday

Amid the festive season, Salman Khan's Tiger 3 indeed arrived as a big treat for the audience. Released on Diwali day, the film left everyone stunned with its amazing box office collection by raking in 44.50 Cr. on day one making it the highest Diwali Day earner ever. What came ahead for the film was a series of festivals that weren't able to stop the fans from rushing to the theaters. While the film was constantly witnessing upward trends in its box office collections, it also managed to perform well and collected around 23 Cr. despite the World Cup semi-final, fractured holiday and Bhau Beej yesterday. When the whole nation was fully drenched in the fever of the World Cup semi-final match, Salman Khan's Tiger 3 was still grabbing its strong hold in the cinema halls. The film started off well in morning shows but business took a severe hit post 1 PM as the India vs New Zealand Semi Final match took a big bite out of business. Ahead of this, Bhau Beej dropped 20% from...
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WATCH- Alia Bhatt & Kareena Kapoor Khan set Koffee couch ablaze!

Mumbai: The beloved couch is back with its most loved and versatile host Karan Johar as Hotstar Specials’ Koffee with Karan returns for season 8.   With edgier, crazier, and more candid chats with Bollywood stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Alia Bhatt, Koffee with Karan Season 8 will premiere exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar every Thursday.   Drama, humor, and love are all promised in this show, which also has the two starring ladies bringing their followers closer to their idols.   The person whom everyone goes to, Karan Johar, confesses her love for her firstborn and her spirit soul.   Conversely, Alia Bhatt berates Varun or Sid for failing to acknowledge Karan or even say hello.         View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar)   Kareena Kapoor Khan says that this is Alia's question for her fa...
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Madhuri Dixit-Nene honoured with 1st 'Suryabharat Global Award 2023'

Renowned actress Madhuri Dixit-Nene was felicitated with the first 'Suryabharat Global Award-2023' by Suryadatta Global Business Forum (SGBF). She was presented the award at the hands of founder-president of Suryadatta Education Foundation and president of SGBF Prof Dr Sanjay B Chordiya and vice-president Sushama Sanjay Chordiya in Jaipur (Rajasthan) recently, said a press release here on Sunday.Madhuri expressed her gratitude towards the Suryadatta and said, "This initiative of honouring good and outstanding people in society and setting a role model for students is commendable." (UNI) from Bollywood https://ift.tt/j8T1f2l
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Rajpal Yadav reveals all about his astonishing prep for much-awaited thriller ‘Apurva’

Cinematic legend Rajpal Yadav has been the talk of the town, receiving immense acclaim for his transformed avatar in the trailer of the gritty survival thriller Apurva, streaming from November 15 on Disney+ Hotstar. The actor will be seen playing a negative role in the survival thriller ‘Apurva’ an extraordinary departure from his body of work, and he reveals all about his prep for the role, which included a caveat to ‘not smile!’ The actor recalls being surprised when he got a call to play a menacing avatar in Apurva.He shared, “When Nikhil sir called me for the first time, I thought it was another comic role. I asked our director if he was sure about me doing a negative role. All he said was, yes! You just don’t have to smile.” He further added, “It doesn’t matter what genre of films you want to do as long as the role is written well. Bollywood has given me the confidence to create an opportunity that lets me do something new if I’m not happy with the work I’m doing. I belie...
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Tiger 3 Review

Too bad the one time it is friendly to the environment, Tiger chooses to celebrate his Diwali with 'meetha' and not 'pathaaka', points out Sukanya Verma. from rediff movies https://ift.tt/8DZriA4
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54th International Film Festival to kick start in Goa from 20th Nov

Over 270 movies will be showcased and renowned Hollywood actor Michael Douglas will receive the lifetime achievement award at the 54th International Film Festival slated to be held from November 20-28 in Goa, a minister announced. Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur said of the 270 films, 198 films will be shown in International Section including 13 world premiers. The opening film will be Catching Dust, directed by Stuart Gatt and the closing film will be Featherweight, directed by Robert Kolodny. Indian Panorama section will showcase 25 feature films and 20 non-feature films from India. The opening Film in the feature section is a Malayalam offering, Aattam, and in the non-feature section is Andro Dreams from Manipur.Thakur said this year Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award will be conferred on Douglas, a shining star of world cinema known for his immense contribution in the cinematic universe. With over 50 years in the film and television indus...
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Kriti Sanon launches VIP Lip Balms by Hyphen

New Delhi: Actress Kriti Sanon on Thursday launched The VIP Lip Balms a product of Hyphen, a skincare brand, at a gala event Nykaaland.   The event showcased a unique blend of entertainment, beauty, and skincare, with activities such as customer engagement, influencer participation and a dedicated booth. At the Nykaaland, which brought the online beauty world into the physical realm, Kriti Sanon personally unveiled the Hyphen Lip Balm range.   Nykaaland offered the perfect stage for the official reveal. The event stood as a testament to the brand's commitment to delivering high-quality, effective, and affordable skincare solutions, responding to the passionate demands of its cherished customers.   Hyphen's new Lip Balm range includes the Vitamin-Infused Peptide Lip Balm Vanilla, designed for all skin types. This product offers deep, long-lasting hydration, lip smoothening and moisture barrier repair. It harnesses the power of Peptides, Vitamin E, Linoleic Acid, Sq...
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Rainbow Rishta Review

If these six stories in Rainbow Rishta are any indication, then urban Indian society is moving towards a welcome liberalism, even though reality cannot be so simple, notes Deepa Gahlot. from rediff movies https://ift.tt/Jcy37Iz
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Colors ties up with central ministry to support ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’

Mumbai: Colors, on Monday announced its collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development’s ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ initiative, to address the issue of girl child abandonment through the launch of its new fiction show 'Doree'.   Television as a medium has played a huge role in holding a mirror to society and has led to many women becoming agents of change. With the aim of bringing about societal change and addressing the gender bias against girl children, this association aims to raise awareness about the social evil of girl child abandonment.   In addition to launching a primetime show on the subject, as part of this association, Colors will promote the 24-hour emergency toll-free Childline India helpline number (1098) for those seeking assistance for any abandoned girl child across the nation.   'Doree', airing every Monday to Friday at 9:00pm on Colors, aims to generate popular conversation and thereby raise awareness on the issue of girl chil...
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Jubin Nautiyal - Live in Concert in Ahmedabad on THIS date

With a number of successful songs under his belt, singer Jubin Nautiyal is a seasoned artist. Featured on Forbes’ 30 under 30 list, Nautiyal has carved a niche for himself through his musical journey of a decade. He has firmly established himself as one of the frontrunners in the Indian music scene with global hits like ‘Raataan Lambiyaan’, ‘Lut Gaye’, ‘Meri Aashiqui’, ‘Tujhe Kitne Chahne Lage Hum’, 'Tum Hi Aana’, ‘Bewafa Tera Masoon Chehra’, ‘Kuch Toh Bata' (Bajrangi Bhaijaan), 'Ik Vaari Aa' (Raabta) and 'Kaabil Hoon' (Kaabil), Akh Lad Jaave (Loveyatri), Humanava Mere (Single), etc. A Small-Town Guy from Doon with Big Dreams, Jubin is one of those artists who turned the table with his spell bounding voice and soulful music. Hailing from the beautiful valley of Dehradun, singer and songwriter, Jubin Nautiyal’s love for music started at the age of four is what made him pursue his dream of becoming a singer. He not only built a base in classical music right fr...
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6 times Khushi Kapoor left us in awe of her glamorous looks and fashion moments

As Khushi Kapoor celebrates another year of her vibrant life, we take a moment to admire her evolution into a bona fide style icon. The young starlet has not only inherited the grace and elegance of her illustrious family but has also made a name for herself in the world of fashion. Known for her bold and daring fashion statements, Khushi Kapoor consistently leaves us in awe. In this birthday edition listicle, we delve into her iconic fashion moments that have stolen the show and explore how she's established herself as a trendsetter who fearlessly pushes the boundaries of fashion.    Khushi Kapoor made jaws drop in an embezzled black sheer full-length off-shoulder dress with a daring slit. Complimenting her outfit with a diamond choker, she looked nothing short of regal chic in this ensemble.           View this post on Instagram                       A pos...
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