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Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) The release date of the upcoming Parineeti Chopra-Arjun Kapoor crime drama "Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar" has been pushed again, this time owing to the coronavirus pandemic. ## The Dibakar Banerjee directorial was slated to open on March 20. On Saturday, less than a week away from release date, the film's producer Yash Raj Films (YRF) tweeted to inform: "Given the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the country, we have decided to postpone the release of Dibakar Banerjee's Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar. The health and safety of everyone is of utmost importance at this time." ## The post, put up on the banner;s official handle @yrf, was retweeted by the film's lead actors, Arjun and Parineeti. ## "Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar" has been jinxed by delay in schedule, Unconfirmed reports state that the film was originally scheduled to open over a year ago. It was finally readied for release next Friday, but it seems like Parineeti and Arjun will have to wait a while longer for their film to see light of day, once the COVID 19 storm passes away. ## The two actors worked together in the 2012 release "Ishaqzaade", which marked Arjun's Bollywood debut. The film was critically acclaimed. They reunited in the 2018 release, "Namaste England", which performed below expectations. ## Parineeti and Arjun's third outing together, "Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar", marks Dibakar Banerjee's return as director to the Bollywood screen for the first time since the 2015 release, "Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!" Parineeti plays a corporate executive named Sandeep Kaur while Arjun is Pinky Dahiya, a policeman. The duo go absconding under unusual circumstances. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) Actress Rashami Desai is the latest addition to the cast of "Naagin 4". ## On Saturday, she took to her social media and unveiled a new promo of the ongoing supernatural TV show. ## The promo features Rashami in a different avatar. It also shows her face covered with mud. ## Announcing her entry into the show, Rashami wrote: "Super thrilled, excited, and a lot of mixed emotions going on." ## She added: You have seen me and loved me as Tapasya, as Shorvori, and now I am bringing forth to you a new side of me with this show. Hope to receive the same amount of love from you all for my new project." ## Rashami will be seen playing the role of Shalaka in "Naagin 4", which airs on Colors TV. Before this, she wooed audience with her stint in "Bigg Boss 13". ## For more and the latest news about TV, stay tuned to us.

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Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) After being heavily trolled for her comment that seemed like she was defending a girl for cheating in a relationship, actress Neha Dhupia on Saturday took to social media to defend herself. She posted a lengthy statement, declaring she has been misinterpreted. ## The controversy started after a recent episode of the ongoing season of "MTV Roadies Revolution", wherein Neha, who is a gang leader, reprimanded a male contestant for slapping a girl, for allegedly cheating on him with five other boys. She also defended the girl saying as far as cheating goes, "it's her choice". ## Neha's attitude, however, did not find favour with netizens, with many users alleging she was a "fake feminist". ## Responding to the trolls, Neha wrote: "Roadies is a show that I have been a part of for five years and enjoyed every bit of it. It takes me all over India and gives me the opportunity to team up with absolute rock stars from all parts of the country. What I do not like or accept is what is happening for more than two weeks now! Recently during one of the episodes that aired, I took a stand against violence. ## "A guy talked about his partner who cheated on him (allegedly) and in retaliation, he hit her by his own admission. What the girl did is a choice she made which is a moral choice regardless of someone, man or woman... adultery is a moral choice. Cheating is not something I stand for, and it is unfortunate that I have been misrepresented for the same... but what I do stand for is women's safety." ## She also stated how trolls have affected her family members. ## "Sadly, as a reaction to my opinion, I have been subjected to weeks of vitriol. One of my posts had over 56k comments! Yet I was silent but now people close to me who have nothing to do with this - my family, my friends, my co-workers and even my dad's personal WhatsApp are being flooded with abuses and harassment. My daughter's page is nothing less than a barrage of abuses and this is not acceptable to me," Neha added. ## "What a man or a woman does in a relationship is their choice and moral choices are always ambiguous. But no matter what they are, they cannot lead to physical abuse. I stand by the fact that NO MATTER WHAT ... physical abuse or assault is not acceptable. Obviously, a man's physical strength is a lot more than girls and gender-based violence against women is a huge problem in our country and across the world... I urge people, whether a man or woman, to educate themselves about domestic violence... If you're a victim of abuse, please stand up for yourself. You are not alone," she concluded. ## For more and the latest news about TV, stay tuned to us.

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Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) While film industries the world over are cancelling shooting schedules, release dates and other associated events owing to the global coronavirus pandemic, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan doesn't seem to have problems going ahead with the shoot of his upcoming film "Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai". ## Shooting of the film, co-starring Disha Patani, continues unabated in the city, and the makers insist they are strictly adhering to the safety norms of World Health Organisation (WHO). It seems the makers aim to complete shooting by the end of March, according to filmibeat.com. ## "Safety guidelines as issued by WHO will be followed on the film's set," a source said, according to a Mumbai Mirror report. ## While a chunk of the shoot has been completed in Mumbai and Goa, the current schedule includes some patchwork and a song being filmed on Salman and Disha, filmibeat.com added. ## "Radhe" is directed by Prabhu Deva, who earlier called the shots on the Salman Khan films "Wanted" (2009) and "Dabangg 3" (2019). Salman and Disha were seen together in last year's "Bharat". ## "Radhe" is said to be a Bollywood remake of the 2017 Korean action thriller, "The Outlaws". The film casts Salman as a cop, and also features Randeep Hooda and Jackie Shroff in pivotal roles. ## The film is set to clash with the Akshay Kumar-starrer horror comedy "Laxmmi Bomb" during the Eid weekend this year. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) If you were under the impression that Aamir Khan is Kareena Kapoor Khan's favourite co-star, think again. The actress has just revealed that the tag goes not to the superstar but his pillow! ## On Aamir Khan's 55th birthday on Saturday, Kareena shared a glimpse of the actor for his fans on Instagram. In the photograph, Aamir can be seen sleeping in a flight, with his favourite pillow tucked under his head. Apparently, he carries the pillow with him everywhere. ## The actress jokingly wrote: "My fav co-star has to be @_aamirkhan's... pillow!" ## Aamir and Kareena have been shooting in Punjab for their upcoming film "Laal Singh Chaddha". Unconfirmed reports state the Advait Chandan directorial will hit theatres on Christmas this year. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who attended the IPL Governing Council meeting on Saturday, said that it has been decided that the safety of the spectators will be kept first and all the directives issued by the government and the health agencies will be followed to the hilt amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak when the 13th season of the cash-rich league starts later. ## The organising body and the eight IPL franchisee owners sat across the table at the BCCI headquarters to chalk out comprehensive plan for the IPL 13 which has been now postponed till April 15. ## "Wonderful to meet all the franchise owners 'off the field' so to say. The meeting by BCCI and IPL was to reiterate what all of us feel…safety first of the spectators, players management and cities we play in. All directives of the health agencies and government to be followed…," Shah Rukh said on his official Twitter handle. ## "Hope the spread of the virus subsides & the show can go on. BCCI and team owners in consultation with the government will keep a close watch and decide the way forward in the health interest of everyone. Lovely to meet everyone and then sanitise ourselves repeatedly," he added while tagging BCCI President Sourav Ganguly, Secretary Jay Shah and IPL chairman Brijesh Patel. ## On Friday, BCCI decided to postpone IPL 13, originally scheduled to start from March 29, to April 15 amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak which has affected more than 80 people in India and has claimed two lives as well. ## On Wednesday, the government had cancelled all visas, except for a few official categories, till April 15 in the wake of the growing coronavirus scare. ## The Sports Ministry also followed this up by making it clear that all sporting events should be cancelled in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. And if it is unavoidable, the events should be held behind closed doors so as to avoid mass gatherings. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) Aamir Khan turns 55 today and wishes poured in from the film fraternity for Bollywood's Mr Perfectionist on social media. His fans also showered the superstar with love and wishes. ## Juhi Chawla, Aamir's co-star of his first blockbutser "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak", tweeted: "Aammiirrrr ..!!! Happy Happy Birthday .... !!! where's the party tonight ...???? A 100 trees for you. May you continue to do the superlative work you do.. in every field..!!!!" ## Ajay Devgn tweeted: "Aamir you are Kajol and my lucky mascot. Happy returns of today." ## Madhuri Dixit Nene shared a throwback picture with Aamir from their younger days and tweeted: "Here's to the man who is not only wise but also kind and thoughtful. On your special day, I wish you lots of happiness. May you enjoy this fantastic day to the fullest. Happy birthday @aamir_khan, have a fabulous one." ## Shatrughan Sinha wrote a long post over two separate tweets. "Warm & loving birthday wishes for our dear friend,an exceptional actor, director, producer, filmmaker, acceptable, respectable #AamirKhan. He has entertained all of us / nation with great successful films some on relevant social issues. Apart from been an extremely prominent actor, he has been hugely popular & successful as a TV talk show host. Wishing you super success, joy, peace & love in your future ahead. Love & regards to his beautiful family. Long Live Aamir Khan!God Bless!Happy birthday," he tweeted. ## Director Anil Sharma tweeted: "Dear @aamir_khan ji many happy returns of the day." ## Singer Guru Randhawa tweeted: "Wishing sir @aamir_khan a very happy birthday." ## Producer Bhushan Kumar shared: "Many happy returns of the day @aamir_khan. May all life's blessings be yours, on your birthday and always." ## Yash Raj Films formally tweeted on their official page: "An effortless performer who slays every role with perfection. Wishing the superstar, @aamir_khan a very Happy Birthday!" ## Fans, too, showered their favourite star with love and prayers. ## "There are actors, there are great actors. There are stars, there are Superstars. Then there is Aamir Khan. #HappyBirthdayAamirKhan," wrote a fan. ## A fan from Bangladesh wrote: "Do you need Any Actor? Who Good Acting, Stardom, Boxoffice? You see just One man... He is Aamir Khan. #HappyBirthdayAamirKhan. Love from Bangladesh." ## Another fan explained why he is called Mr Perfectionistin a tweet: "Happy Birthday @aamir_khan. Hardwork, Dedication, Acting & Good Script Selection, Looks Makes Him MR. Perfect. All the Luck fr LSC." ## On the work front, Aamir Khan will next be seen in "Laal Singh Chaddha" a Hindi adaptation of the 1994 Tom Hanks blockbuster "Forrest Gump". The Bollywood version is directed by Advait Chandan and is currently being shot in Punjab. The film also features Kareena Kapoor Khan and Mona Singh, and is scheduled to hit the theatres during Christmas weekend. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) COVID 19 has done what philosophers, optimists, musicians and geniuses could not do, Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan declares. The global pandemic has brought everyone on one platform, successfully creating 'one world'. ## "Philosophers , purists , optimists , meditative geniuses , creators, musicians , educator of life lessons.. all spoke of eOne World' in multiple discourses over multiple years .. failed they did.. it took 19 , CoVid 19, to bring them together on one platform .. BRAVO !" wrote Big B in his blog. ## Big B also shared how he is taking prevention against the rapidly spreading pandemic and has also advised his staff to remain cleansed. ## "Soap washed the hands.. soap washed the face.. swiped the keys clean.. advised the staff repeatedly to remain cleansed.. stopped the Western hand shake greeting.. kept a slight distance with all.. mobile included.. turn every page every platform and hear just one word.. CoroNa 19," he wrote. ## Meanwhile, Bollywood box office has been badly affected in the current scenario. While upcoming releases have been indefinitely postponed with most cinema halls being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the business of Tiger Shroff's "Baaghi 3" and Irrfan's "Angrezi Medium" is facing a tough challenge. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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New York, March 14 (IANS) Dear parents, please take note. Infants and toddlers who consumed baby cereal, such as rice cereal, had higher intakes of key nutrients of concern, such as calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc and vitamin E, say researchers. ## According to the study, baby cereal consumers were also found to be less likely to have inadequate intakes of iron, calcium and vitamin E -- important nutrients for an infant's development. ## The findings, published in the journal AIMS Public Health, illustrated the importance of rice baby cereal in the diets of infants and toddlers in achieving proper nutrition. ## "The results of this study build a strong case for the benefits of feeding your infant baby cereal," said the study's researcher Theresa Nicklas from Baylor College of Medicine in the US. ## "As the US Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee looks to evaluate food patterns and nutrient status of infants aged 0 to 23 months, it is important to consider the role of baby cereal in the diets of infants and toddlers," Nicklas added. ## For the findings, the research team examined National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data, a national survey of food intake, from 2001 to 2014 to assess food intake in infants and toddlers from birth to 23 months. ## The study evaluated four age ranges - ages 0 to 3 months, 4 to 6 months, 7 to 11 months and 12 to 23 months - and the role of cereal consumption such as rice cereal. ## Researchers investigated whether baby cereal consumption (e.g. rice cereal) was related to different eating patterns, nutrient status and intakes of added sugars, saturated fat and sodium, when compared to non-cereal consumers. ## When introduced as early as four months, baby cereal, including rice cereal, is associated with improved nutrient status, the study said. ## From four to six months of age, babies who ate cereal took in more calories, carbohydrates, whole grains and key nutrients, like vitamin B6, calcium, iron and magnesium. ## As infants get older, the results remained similar. From seven to 11 months, cereal consumers were found to have higher intakes of carbohydrates, vitamin E, calcium, iron, zinc and magnesium. ## According to the researchers, beyond the first year of life, baby cereal consumption continued to be associated with greater iron, zinc and vitamin E intake. ## Overall, the study demonstrates there is a strong public health benefit to feeding infants ages 4 to 11 months infant baby cereal. ## Data indicates that feeding cereal, such as rice cereal, as one of babies' first foods has a positive impact on nutrient status. ## Babies who consumed rice and other infant cereals, during the first two years of life, had more complete and balanced nutrition than those who were not fed baby cereal. ## While more research is needed, this study demonstrates a link between feeding infants and toddlers baby cereal and an improved overall nutrition profile. ## For more and the latest news about Lifestyle, stay tuned to us.

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New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Soon after the Delhi government announced the closure of cinema halls and multiplexes till March 31, the staff at INOX alleged that they were being forced to sign Privilege Leave application. ## An employee requesting anonymity told IANS over the phone: "We are ready to work, it's not our fault that the government has closed down the cinema halls. ## "We are being asked to sign leave documents. It is a kind of cheating to save their expenses by not paying our salaries but the fact is that many of us are sole bread winners of our families and if such a thing happens, our daily lives would be affected badly." ## One such document accessed by IANS, read: "My name is.....working as Operations Associate in INOX Delhi Patel Nagar unuit on the payroll of GI Staffing. I need leaves from 14th March 2020 to 31st March 2020, due to some personal reasons. Kindly approve my leaves & considered as my privilege leaves. Thanks & Regards" ## Several attempts were made to contact the INOX administration over their comment on the allegations, however, authorities did not respond even after repeated attempts. ## Throwing light on the legal aspects of such a move, social activist and lawyer Amit Sahni said: "Private jobs are contractual in nature and the same are governed by the contract's terms signed between the employee and the employer. ## "If there is any clause authorising the employer to force the employees to take leave for certain period in emergent situation that has arisen in the present scenario, then the privilege leaves can be forced upon the employees." ## He further added: "But ideally, the Employer/ Cinema Owners must make payment to their hapless employees and they can claim the compensation from Delhi or Union government, which has passed notification to shut down theatres. ## "At least either employer or the government should take note of it that the Poor employees should not suffer in any this painful situation." ## The Delhi government on Thursday declared coronavirus as an epidemic and to check the spread of the coronavirus in the national capital, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that all the cinema halls will be shut down till March 31. ## "We are continuing the ongoing measures to check the spread of Coronavirus in Delhi. Along with that, we have decided to close all the cinema halls and schools which are not having examination till March 31," Kejriwal told media. ## There are 82 positive cases of coronavirus in the country with two deaths, one in New Delhi on Friday, the other in Karnataka on March 12. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Chennai, March 14 (IANS) Actor Trisha, who was a part of Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi's film Acharya, has walked out citing creative differences. ## Taking to social media, Trisha said: "Sometimes things turn out to be different from what was initially said and discussed. Due to creative differences, I have chosen not to be part of Chiranjeevi sirs film. Wishing the team well. To my lovely Telugu audiences -- hope to see you soon in an exciting project." ## Fans who last saw Trisha and Chiranjeevi in "Stalin" (2006) expressed disappointment on social media. It has to be noted that Trisha also walked out of the sequel of "Saamy" opposite Vikram, citing creative differences. ## Directed by Koratala Siva, the shoot of "Acharya" has been proceeding at a brisk pace in Hyderabad. Chiranjeevi is rumoured to be playing a dual roles in the film. Touted as a socio-political actioner, the plot of the film is reportedly said to revolve around a social reformer. ## Chiranjeevi was last seen in the Telugu period drama "Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy" which went on to collect over Rs 300 crore at the box office. ## Meanwhile, Trisha is currently busy with "Raangi", "Sugar", "Ram" and "Ponniyin Selvan". ## For more and the latest news about Tollywood, stay uned to us.

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Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) Miss World 2017 Manushi Chillar, who will be seen opposite superstar Akshay Kumar in the historic drama 'Prithviraj', will like to contribute her bit towards the portrayal of strong Indian women in cinema. ## "It is a huge honour for me and I'm giving my everything and working really hard to try and get a lot of love and appreciation from audiences when my film releases. I'd want to contribute towards portrayal of Indian woman in cinema who are forward-thinking, beautiful, strong, vocal, independent and upright human beings," Manushi said. ## In the film, Akshay is essaying the title role of the king Prithviraj Chauhan, while Manushi will feature as Sanyogita, the love of his life. ## "Sanyogita is a dream role for me and I'm doing my best to do justice to the responsibility that has been entrusted on me," she added. ## "Prithviraj" is being made by Yash Raj Films. It will release on Diwali 2020. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.