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Bollywood condemns Palghar mob lynching incident

Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) Bollywood celebrities have condemned the brutal mob lynching that claimed three lives in Maharashtra's Palghar last week.## Two sadhus and their driver, proceeding from Nashik to Surat, were attacked on April 16 by a 200-strong mob in Palghar, who were incited by rumors that the three men were robbers or kidnappers. The mob also attacked the policemen and damaged two police vans.## Bollywood celebs took to social media to condemn the brutal incident.## Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar tweeted: "Strongly condemn the violence that took the lives of 3 people in Palghar. Mob rule should have no place in our society and I hope the murderers have been arrested and that justice is delivered swiftly."## Actress Richa Chadha expressed: "Horrific news from Palghar. And we'll be so quick to fit this tragedy into our respective world-views, that we'd have forgotten that we actually live among a crazed, violent, unpredictable mob! Over 100 ppl took 3 lives! Condolences to the families of the deceased. Gutted."## Actress Raveena Tandon reacted: "Visuals of the elderly sadhu being beaten flashing on tv, very very disturbing. Merely on suspicion, they were mercilessly beaten to death. Very very disturbing. What were the cops doing? They just walked away!!????"## Poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar tweeted: "Those who are responsible for the lynching of the two seers and their driver should not be spared at any cost. There shouldn't be any tolerance for a barbaric and heinous crime like lynching in a civilized society."## Veteran actor Anupam Kher reacted: "HORRIFIED AND DEEPLY DEEPLY SADDENED at the #PalgharMobLynching of three sadhus. I couldn't watch the video until the end. Yeh kya ho raha hai? Yeh kyon ho raha hai? Manavata ka jaghanya aparadh hai yeh." (What is happening? Why is it happening? This is one of the most heinous crimes in human history).## Actress Swara Bhasker expressed: "#palghar Highly condemnable! A shameful reflection of who we are as a society. Maybe time for reflection.. when you breed a culture Violence & normalize mob justice on streets.. it comes home one day... this is a disease in our society allowed to fester & become a monster!"## Filmmaker Hansal Mehta reacted: "Terrible. #Palghar."## Filmmaker Reema Kagti tweeted: "Absolutely condemn the incident at #Palghar. Swift & strong action must be taken against all the perpetrators for this brutal, barbaric attack. @CMOMaharashtra @DGPMaharashtra"## Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri tweeted: "OMG. I woke up to such tragic news. May God give everyone wisdom in such trying times. #Palghar"## Actress Tisca Chopra expressed: "Deeply shocked to see the video of an old man lynched to death by a mob in #Palghar .. two others were also killed. Hope the murderers have been apprehended and that justice will be swift .. such mob mentality mustn't be condoned .."## Stay tuned...

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COVID-19: Vicky Kaushal, Rajkummar Rao's housing complex partially sealed

Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) Bollywood actors Vicky Kaushal and Rajkummar Raos housing complex here has been partially sealed after an 11-year-old tested positive for COVID-19.## The complex in Mumbai's Andheri area is home to Bollywood actors including Vicky, Rajkummar and Patralekhaa, and Chitrangda Singh.## The child is the daughter of a director who resides in the C-wing of the complex, prompting the BMC to partially seal the A and B wings and also sanitize the entire complex, reports timesofindia.com.## The residents of the complex have reportedly been asked to follow strict quarantine rules and take extra precautionary measures to contain the spread of the infection.## Over the past weeks, reports have stated that several buildings of film and television actors, including actress Ankita Lokhande's, were also sealed after confirmed positive COVID-19 cases were found in the area.## Bollywood personalities who have been hospitalized after testing COVID-19 positive so far are producer Karim Morani, his daughters Zoa and Shaza Morani, and singer Kanika Kapoor. All of them have been discharged after recovering.## Stay tuned...

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Ajay Devgn 'humbled' as Nagpur Police screens 'Tanhaji' at shelter home

Nagpur, April 21 (IANS) Nagpur Police have started screening films by setting up open theatres at shelter homes for the homeless and daily wage laborers stranded in the city. The first film to be screened was Ajay Devgn's latest blockbuster "Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior".## "Watching a film redirects the attention and it's an excellent way to decrease anxiety. Nagpur Police has set up an open theatre at the Shelter Homes. #NagpurPolice #alwaysthere4u @ajaydevgn," Nagpur City Police announced on their official Twitter handle.## Reacting to the tweet, Bollywood star Ajay Devgn expressed: "If I or my films can help in any way, it makes me happy. Great efforts by you sirs. Humbled. @NagpurPolice"## Recently, Ajay Devgn took to social media to laud the selfless dedication and hard work of Mumbai Police who are going through a lot to ensure law and order amid lockdown.## "Dear Mumbai Police, you are known as one of the BEST in the world. Your contribution to the COVID-19 pandemic is unparalleled. Singham will wear his Khakee and stand beside you whenever you ask. Jai Hind, Jai Maharashtra @CPMumbaiPolice @MumbaiPolice," the actor had tweeted.## Stay tuned...

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Vir Das on spreading smiles amid COVID-19 crisis

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Actor-comedian Vir Das wants to spread smiles to raise funds amid the COVID-19 crisis, and he believes in fighting back with a sense of humor.## Vir is raising funds through his special "Vir Das At Home" gigs, where he performs for an audience online. The funds raised from the shows go to different causes.## Asked about the need to spread laughter, Vir told IANS: "What's the alternative?"## "That's the way I look at it. I get a fair amount of hatred every day on Twitter. I have lots of people telling me ‘oh you are an anti-national', you are insensitive, inappropriate, disrespectful… I respond by asking ‘what's the alternative'. Is the alternative not to smile? Is the alternative not to crack the joke? Is the alternative not to laugh? I don't think it is a good alternative in these times," he added.## Vir continued: "Right now you have two choices -- You can let coronavirus get you down or you can fight back with your sense of humor. I chose option B.## Vir, who is seen in Netflix's web show "Hasmukh", says that he is "digging" the lockdown period.## "We recently announced six shows and the proceeds of all the shows will go to different charities. I am spending my time trying to raise money to battle the virus… When you donate, it's a start and you can continue it by raising more money. So, I am trying to raise as much money as I can," he said.## For the comedy special, he sits in front of a computer and connects with his audiences.## "Nobody likes sitting in front of a computer for one hour. It's not the ideal environment. But it has raised money, and I will continue doing that," he stressed.## On the work front, the actor is currently seen in the Netflix series, "Hasmukh", which he has co-created and written with Nikkhil Advani.## "Hasmukh" is about an ambitious comic who realizes that the only way he can "kill it on stage" is if he "kills off stage".## Talking about the challenges he faced while working on the show, Vir said: "The challenge was to convince people to let me do a show like this. I don't think had I not written it, I would get to be a part of it in this capacity as a leader of the show.## "I had to create the opportunity. What helped was that I did a short film with Milap Zaveri titled ‘Raakh'. That was dark. So, when that came out and got a good response, then I thought that it was a good time to go out in the market with an idea like that."## Stay tuned...

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Ali Fazal: Thought I was cantankerous

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Actor Ali Fazal, who is gearing up for the release of "Mirzapur" season two, says he used to think of himself as a cantankerous person.## Ali treated his fans to a question-answer session on Instagram, where a user praised him by saying: "Your acting is fabulous"## To which, Ali replied: "I thought I was cantankerous. I can live with fabulous."## Another user said: "When expectations run high, small achievements appear like failures."## "May failures never let us be shy, the world was set when risks and standards were set high."## Asked about the release of the second season of "Mirzapur" release, Ali gave a funny reply with a "Game Of Thrones" reference: "The winter is coming."## "Mirzapur", a crime thriller web series, revolves around drugs, guns, and lawlessness. It also stars Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Pankaj Tripathi and Rasika Duggal.## Stay tuned...

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Salim-Sulaiman working on song in praise of Lord Shiva

Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) Music composers Salim-Sulaiman have put the release of their much-awaited album "Bhoomi 2020" on hold, but they are working on a song about Lord Shiva.## During a chat with Salim on Twitter, a fan-made a request saying: "You are a fantastic musician. Expecting lot's or singles and originals from you. I still get goosebumps when I listen to maula mere or Ali maula or tujhme rab dikhta hai. Will, u plz. compose something on Lord Shiva? It's a request from a fan."## The singer and composer responded saying: "We are working on a song in praise of Lord Shiva."## He also shared that there is a delay in the release of their album "Bhoomi 2020".## "It's not the best time to release #Bhoomi2020. Humanity is going through a very rough time. Let the planet heal & then we can celebrate with the release of our most awaited album Bhoomi 2020," Salim tweeted referring to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.## In an earlier interview with IANS, he had revealed: "We have composed and recorded some songs with Shreya Ghoshal, Arijit Singh and more. We have an album. The first series of 'Bhoomi' had released in 1999. We thought it was time to release 2.0."## Stay tuned...

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Vidyut on lockdown: Now is a great time to listen to our own ideas

Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) Action hero and fitness enthusiast Vidyut Jammwal feels that the time in lockdown should be taken as an "inner pilgrimage" and one should utilize this period to listen to the ideas from within.## "I always time spend with my near and dear ones. I spend enough time with them and I am happy spending time now also. I've never had a shortage of time because time can be managed. But it's a great time because the whole world is in lockdown it's an inner pilgrimage we can go into. We have only been talking to people and listening to them, but now is the time to listen to our ideas," Vidyut told IANS.## Vidyut is currently inspiring fans and followers with his live online fitness sessions. He says he wants everyone to understand the basics.## "Me blowing the candles with my hands or feet or doing the bottle cap challenge or break a brick with an egg with my hand -- that needs a lot of training. You need to get your basics right... That's the whole idea behind this program and age is not a criterion... Every part of your body needs to be worked out, said the actor, who has been doing martial art form Kalaripayattu since the age of three.## He added: "In Kalaripayattu there are six systems a person needs to master cardiovascular system, respiratory systems, digestive system, visceral system, skeletal system, and the neuromuscular system. If you know all of them then you are a master and to know all of them you need to study them."## The actor has a great fan following on social media. Fans follow his workout very diligently. Vidyut enjoys a following of 3.6 million on Instagram and 184.1K on Twitter.## What prompted him to start his live online fitness sessions? "Every time I was working or something I would get a message from them saying that 'please share your workout or diet tips' I have to genuinely spend time doing that so the way I workout, which is different from other people like going to the gym for two hours... So, I started doing one part of my workout for these guys and it just caught fire and I am happy I did. Whatever I do I share one part of my training with them," he said.## Stay tuned...

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Ramesh Sippy: Not really keen to remake 'Sholay'

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Bollywood has been obsessed with remakes of cult films and blockbusters but filmmaker Ramesh Sippy, who gave Indian cinema one of its biggest gems, "Sholay", in 1975, does not favor the idea of his 45-year-old classic being recreated.## "I am not really keen to recreate 'Sholay' unless one can imagine a way to represent it in a very different way. Otherwise, remaking is something I would not like to do as far 'Sholay' is considered. It does not mean that I am against remakes -- many films have been remade beautifully but it's not that easy. It's how you recreate the whole world of a particular film and genre (that matters)," Sippy told IANS.## An attempt to recreate "Sholay" was done by Ram Gopal Varma in 2007, with "Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag". However, Varma's attempt was universally rejected and the film failed at box office.## Sippy's "Sholay" starred Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Hema Malini and Jaya Bachchan among others. Today, the film is primarily remembered for Amjad Khan's iconic performance as the film's arch-villain, dacoit Gabbar Singh.## Recalling the memories of "Sholay", Sippy shared that it was extreme challenging to helm such a masterpiece back in the day.## "From making so many actors work together to involving high-octane action sequences and introducing people to the concept of a 70mm screen, creating 'Sholay' was a huge challenge. I am glad that our efforts did not go in vain. People liked our film, appreciated it and even 45 years later they still talk about it. It feels great to be associated with such a remarkable project," he added.## "Sholay" apart, Sippy made several other big-ticket Bollywood films such as "Andaz", "Seeta Aur Geeta", "Shaan", "Shakti" and "Saagar". He is also known for his serial of the eighties, "Buniyaad", which is currently being re-telecast on Doordarshan amid the coronavirus lockdown. The 73-year-old verteran is naturally thrilled.## Written by Manohar Shyam Joshi, the show is a family saga based in the time of India-Pakistan Partition.## "The re-telecast of 'Buniyaad' has ushered in a wave of nostalgia. I am really happy to see my show back on the screen after almost 35 years. We have a difference audience today. I hope they will get to know what the nation had to go through in the past and learn something from it, as we are dealing with a similar kind of situation right now," Sippy said.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Shahid Kapoor's online 'war' with wife Mira

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor and his wife Mira Rajput Kapoor engaged in a funny online war, where Mira ended up taking "a sweet revenge" from him.## Shahid posted a short video where he is seen flirting with Mira and calling her "sexy".## "We grow wiser and more mature with each passing day in #quarantine," the actor captioned the video.## Mira took to the comment section and wrote: "Revenge is in the mail".## She posted a throwback picture of the actor on the photo-sharing platform.## "Revenge is sweet", she captioned the image, where a young Shahid features on a cover of a magazine.## Recently, Shahid took over the kitchen to treat his wife Mira with some pancakes.## On the acting front, Shahid will next be seen in "Jersey", a remake of a Telugu film of the same name. The film tells the tale of an aging cricketer who tries to make a comeback to the Indian cricket team to win a team jersey to fulfill his son's desire.## Stay tuned...

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Naseeruddin Shah: I am not done yet as an actor

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) From theatre to television, cinema to digital platforms, veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah is constantly proving his relevance as a performing artist. Although there is nothing to prove as far as his skill as an actor goes, he says that he wakes up every day to the new sun with the belief that he has "something to give" to the audience.## "I think it is the suspicion that I still have function left to fulfil, I am not done yet as an actor. I still have something to give (to the audience) and I am lucky that people still want to watch me. I am lucky, and also the fact that I love my work, I love acting. There is something about performing. I can't explain the excitement, and I haven't got over it. I think I am obsessed with acting. I think when I wake up tomorrow morning if I am unable to perform, I probably will commit suicide. What is there in life without it?" the 70-year-old actor told IANS.## Shah is one of the most revered faces of parallel cinema and has also tasted commercial success. Over the years, he has worked with the biggest of filmmakers across genres, and he says he has always been supportive of debutant filmmakers.## "When I interact with newcomers I have the example of people like Habib Tanvir, Girish Karnad, Om Puri, Shyam Benegal, Satyadev Dubey. When I was a youngster, they were ideals for me. When one struggles, encouragement is needed, and these people always guided us. Perhaps it is because of them, even in our darkest days, we stayed hopeful and continued our struggle to become the actor we are. So when I work with new actors and film directors, I try and encourage the story that is worth telling," he said.## Asked if the politics of on-screen characters matter to him when he agrees to do a film, Shah said: " It is not always the character but what the intention behind telling the story is that matters the most."## Citing an example, the actor elaborates: " If the film ‘Khuda Kay Liye' were about glorifying the Taliban I would have not come on board to be part of the story. Coming from a very orthodox Muslim family, as a child I was told that Islam is the greatest religion and all non-Muslims are 'kaafirs'. But those thoughts used to disturb me as a growing adult. I was like, ‘but my friend KC Singh is such a nice fellow, it was not his decision to born a Hindu, so why would he go to hell?' We do not choose our parents and the religion we are born into'. Why should music be banned? All those questions were addressed in ‘Khuda Kay Liye'. So, as an actor, I had to agree with the ideology that the story was showing, not necessarily the character that I was portraying."## Stay tuned...

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When Shraddha Kapoor had 'bunny' teeth

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Actress Shraddha Kapoor on Monday shared an adorable picture of herself from her childhood days, flaunting her "bunny" teeth.## "When I had teeth like rabbit....#beforebraces," shraddha captioned the image.## Reacting to Shraddha's cute image, actress Sara Ali Khan commented: "So cute."## Actor Varun Sharma wrote: "So cute. I have bunny teeth even now."## On the work front, Shraddha might reportedly share screen space with Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu in "Geetha Govindam" fame Parasuram's next. She was last seen opposite Tiger Shroff in "Baaghi 3".## Stay tuned...

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SRK claims he is not a superstar but a king

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Shah Rukh Khan claims he is not a superstar but a king! The actor who is often referred to as Bollywood's "Badshah" was at his sarcastic best while interacting with fans on Twitter in an online session titled "#asksrk" session on Monday.## A user tweeted to Shah Rukh Khan hinting that perhaps the superstar should retire now. The tweet reads: "Decline is inevitable in a life cycle. When/how do u know its right time to change careers/call quits if u are a superstar?? #asksrk"## To this, SRK replied: "Wouldn't know....try asking a superstar. I am just a King unfortunately."## The actor also revealed how he is using the lockdown period to spend quality time with his three kids. Responding to a fan asking how he is spending the lockdown period, Shah Rukh replied: "Inspite of contributing to the population boom, having three kids to be with is a treat. They r in all shapes and sizes, so the day goes by being with them each for a couple of hours. Then spend rest of the day cleaning up their toys!"## SRK also shared the lesson this ongoing pandemic has taught him. Replying to a fan, he tweeted: "That we all need to slow down a bit. Look and feel life and nature a bit more than just seeking instant gratification 24/7."## He also uttered words of prayer for the world to tide over the pandemic soon. "Hope we overcome the virus...faster than the number of movies I have done. Insha Allah"## Shah Rukh concluded Monday's session with a message for his fans on how to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.## "Thank you all for #AskSrk Need to get back to doing nothing. Please stay at home. Physical distancing. Hygiene. And respect all who r doing amazing work on ground. Just Love a lot more and do nothing...because ‘Jo kuch nahi karte woh kamaal karte hain," he wrote.## Stay tuned...

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What was in Taapsee's mind during 'Manmarziyaan' wedding scene?

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Actress Taapsee Pannu has revealed what was going on in her mind during the shoot of the wedding scene in Anurag Kashyap's "Manmarziyaan".## Taapsee shared a behind-the-scenes picture of herself, dressed as a Sikh bride in a blush pink salwar kameez. She also shared that this is one of her most favorite moments in the film.## "Just before the interval sequence of #Manmarziyaan One of my favorite moments in the film. As an actor who has acted in quite a few films now I have probably dressed up as a bride many times but this was the first one in Gurudwara," she wrote alongside the photograph.## She added: "Have only seen gurudwara weddings so closely in real life during the wedding functions of family members, friends, and relatives. So here I'm sitting n thinking........end mein kadah prashaad real mein milega ki nahi (will I get the kadah prasad after this?) #Throwback#Archive #QuarantinePost."## The actress essayed the free-spirited Rumi in the film, which also featured Vicky Kaushal and Abhishek Bachchan.## Taapsee's latest role in Anubhav Sinha's "Thappad" has been widely acclaimed. The actress will be seen in "Haseen Dillruba", "Rashmi Rocket" and "Shabaash Mithu" in the coming months.## Stay tuned...

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Yami Gautam: 'Vicky Donor' taught me to be fearless in my choices

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Actress Yami Gautam gets nostalgic looking back at her Bollywood debut film "Vicky Donor", which opened eight years ago on this day. She says the film that dealt with sperm donation and infertility, taught her to listen to her instincts and be fearless in her choices.## "What made the film so memorable is the team that collaborated together. It was one of the most memorable shoots in terms of learning team collaboration. Everybody was so energetic, giving and supportive of each other," she recalled.## Yami shared that the film led her to root for roles that have substance.## "It helped me explore myself as an actor. I remember the process of preparing for 'Vicky Donor'. We had workshops and we were so thorough with the script. After packing up we would sit with Shoojit da (Sircar)and Juhi (Chaturvedi) and work on upcoming scenes. It taught me to listen to my instincts and be fearless in my choices. It was a path-breaking script. I credit the film for strengthening my desire to be part of such stories that have depth and impact," she said.## She said the film's director Shoojit Sircar was one of the main reasons why she had said yes to the movie.## "I had watched 'Yahaan' and I thought it was a beautiful film. When I had just heard the concept of 'Vicky Donor' and I had auditioned for it, my instincts said 'I wish I get this part'. The concept was so fresh and the script was so funny," Yami recalled.## "Not many newcomers get to play such roles. When I got the part I was so happy and I knew it was going to be something special. I was very fortunate to have been directed by Shoojit da in my first film. He is so passionate and calm; he effortlessly takes you through the journey of the world that he creates," she added.## Stay tuned...

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Big B influence in Shreyas Talpade's COVID-19 awareness video

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Actor Shreyas Talpade has created a video to spread awareness about the COVID-19 pandemic and his effort bears an influence of Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan, who he considers a "huge inspiration".## The video features Shreyas' childhood friends, who are not from the film industry. Each of them has come up with their own thoughts and do their bit to spread the word. One of the friends even mimics Big B in the video.## "Sir Paisa Wapas Corona, When a group of childhood friends, who are not from the Film Industry or actors but who are Businessmen, Professionals & doing Jobs in different parts of the country & abroad, decided to be a part of a video, the results were not only delightful but also heart-warming," Shreyas captioned the video.## He further wrote: "I say this because we didn't have a script. We just had a thought & everyone chipped in with their own thoughts & ideas. But the way it has flowed proves that wherever we are & whatever we do...We will always remain Connected. I've tried my best to do justice to everyone & at the same time keeping it compact & entertaining."## He even apologised in case people feel it's not up to the mark.## "To our Friendship & the bond that binds is together....forever. Enjoyyy. --SHREYAS TALPADE. PS - @amitabhbachchan Sir you've always been a HUGE inspiration to all of us & you continue to do that even in times of a Lockdown. Thank you Sir," Shreyas concluded.## Stay tuned...

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Vicky Kaushal: I was never a 'horror-film friendly' actor

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Actor Vicky Kaushal tried out the horror genre with "Bhoot – Part One: The Haunted Ship" earlier this year. He says there was a time when he was not a "horror-film friendly" actor.## The film tells the story of a young shipping officer, Prithvi, grappling with a personal loss. He takes it upon himself to unravel the mystery of a haunted ship.## "I was never a ‘horror-film friendly' actor before doing 'Bhoot – Part One: The Haunted Ship'. I was someone who would step out of the room if a horror movie was on. However, with this film, I was able to overcome my fear," said Vicky.## "With this movie, the endeavor has been to bring to the fans, a true experience of the genre through a genuine horror film which is not just filled with thrills, but which is honestly scary," he added.## It will now have its digital premiere on Amazon Prime Video on April 22.## "I am happy that many more viewers across the globe can now stream the film and enjoy some edge-of-the-seat thrill, from the comfort of their personal devices on Amazon Prime Video," said the actor.## The Bhanu Pratap Singh directorial also features Bhumi Pednekar and Ashutosh Rana.## Stay tuned...

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Ayushmann: Grateful to industry for welcoming an outsider like me

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Ayushmann Khurrana's debut film "Vicky Donor" released eight years ago on this day. Looking back at eight eventful years, the actor says he is grateful to Bollywood for welcoming an outsider like him with open arms.## "It has been a gratifying, humbling and thrilling eight years and I would not want to change anything about it. I only have gratitude to the universe for enabling me to chase my dreams. It wasn't easy, it had its share of tears and lack of self-confidence but it sure has been super exciting," Ayushmann said.## Ever since his debut, Ayushmann has always picked unconventional themes that often bank on taboo topics, like the sperm donor in "Vicky Donor", or the man with erectile dysfunction in "Shubh Mangal Saavdhaan", the prematurely balding youth of "Bala" or and the gay man in "Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhaan".## He has even had his share of misses, of course, by way of "Nautanki Saala!", "Bewakoofiyaan" and "Hawaizaada".## The National Award-winning actor says he has several things to be grateful for in his journey to stardom.## "I'm grateful to the industry for welcoming an outsider like me with open arms, I'm thankful to all the visionary film-makers who made me a part of their stories because whatever I'm today is because of them. I'm also supremely thankful to the audiences for loving my work and constantly validating my film choices with so much affection."## "They have told me when I have been correct in choosing the best content films and I have learned from them when I have faltered," he says.## Ayushmann is clear that he wants to back the best cinema that is being made by the industry.## "For me, the past eight years have only been about growth and my journey in cinema has just started. I wish to back the best films that will be made in the Hindi film industry and be a part of the phenomenal visions of the leading storytellers of my generation. I can't wait to know what my future holds for me," he said.## For Ayushmann, the responsibility to deliver great cinema to audiences drives him tremendously.## The actor said: "I realize the responsibility I have today to deliver good cinema because audiences expect my films to be differential and clutter-breaking but I'm relishing this expectation. This only shows that people want to see my films in theatres and in today's day and age that's the best compliment for any actor to get."## Stay tuned...

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Alia Bhatt slays lockdown blues with no make-up glow

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) A new picture of Alia Bhatt has the actress in a no-makeup look, and fans cannot help gushing. The photograph was uploaded by her sister Shaheen Bhatt.## After recently sharing a photograph of Alia catching up on sleep with her cat, Shaheen has now shared a cute picture of the actress where the two sisters strike a casual pose.## In the picture, Alia looks stunning in a white top with colorful print. What grabs the eyeballs, besides her trademark sweet smile, is Alia's glowing skin without any make-up.## Shaheen used a gif stating "pudding vibes" to describe the picture.## Meanwhile, during the lockdown period, the sisters have been experimenting in the kitchen. Recently, Alia's sister Shaheen took to her Instagram to share a photograph of the actress in her pajamas.## In the monochrome image, the actress, who looked pretty in a casual t-shirt and pajamas, is flashing a big smile for the camera as she is standing in her kitchen. In the caption, Shaheen said that Alia was making a pudding.## In another post sometime back, Alia shared a set of drool-worthy images of the chocolate cake and banana bread on her Instagram, writing: "Stayed home and .. baked a little with the sister. Shaheen Bhatt made the real chocolate cake and I made the grain-free paleo banana bread."## Meanwhile, on the film front, Alia will be seen in Ayan Mukerji's "Brahmastra", which also stars Amitabh Bachchan and Ranbir Kapoor, and "Sadak 2".## Stay tuned...

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Sara Ali Khan shares then-and-now pics with mom Amrita, brother Ibrahim

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Budding star Sara Ali Khan loves sharing throwback pictures -- especially the ones that show fans how she has transformed over the years. In her latest post, the actress has shared a collage of then and now pictures of herself along with her mother Amrita Singh and brother Ibrahim Ali Khan.## On Instagram, the first picture shows Sara from her pre-transformation days, posing with Amrita and Ibrahim. In the second picture, which seems to be a recent one, the trio can be seen posing for the camera with a night sky in the backdrop.## "The evolution of the meaning of #sundayfunday And now #mondaymotivation#throwbackthursday #flashbackfriday #sundayfunday Sab ek hai isilie... Just Happy New Day #stayhome #stayhome #staystrong," she captioned the image.## Recently, Sara shared a fun video with mom Amrita and brother Ibrahim as they sit together to take up the TikTok challenge, "Who's most likely?".## On the work front, Sara was last seen in Imtiaz Ali's "Love Aaj Kal", which also starred Kartik Aaryan.## Sara will be next seen opposite Varun Dhawan in the remake of "Coolie No.1". She will also be seen sharing screen space with Akshay Kumar and Dhanush in "Atrangi Re".## Stay tuned...

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Big B misses the crowds outside his bungalow on Sundays

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan is missing the ritualistic thronging of fans every Sunday in front of his bungalow, Jalsa. Over the past 38-odd years, starry-eyed fans have crowded in front of his bungalow to catch a glimpse of the actor, who would emerge for a few moments to wave his hand at them.## The total lockdown owing to the COVID-19 pandemic has put an end to the frenzied ritual for now, and Big B seems to be missing it all.## "The Sunday does not mean the same as before .. waiting for the time to arrive .. the security in place .. that familiar sound of the step board being dragged into position .. that familiar scream of the well-wishers at the gate as each domestic entrant enters and leaves premises .. of the knowing that �he' comes," blogged the actor.## "Ecstatic wild faces and mobiles recording the moment .. those smiling hands and the designated positioning of the ef that shall eventually find space inside the home .. moments of connecting with the familiar and the informed Ef .. the ones on the buildings ahead .. precariously positioned at vantage points .. the cheer and laments, the letters of recommendations, the out of the country guests .. numerous gift s and handicrafts from the near that have come within .. photographs .. return wave at the opposite balcony as you walk in the front door .. and it's done," he added.## Big B also misses giving autographs to fans and the gifts that some of them brought for him.## "A while more and the pages for the autograph, pictures writings, etc., all done with the care with which they have remained so sincere and long, arrives.. their personal equation with the maestro intact they leave after this minuscule formality .. the heart of the Ef be of subtle grace .. and that done they leave as do I inside the secure home .. and the gifts that arrive kept away to be stored and valued," he wrote.## "But none of that for the day today... just the thoughts and the reminders by the Ef on other platforms," concluded the actor.## The ritual of fans gathering outside his bungalow every Sunday started sometime in the early eighties, at the peak of Big B's superstardom as Bollywood's Angry Young Man.## The veteran actor reminisced about the same in a tweet posted in January this year. "And the Sunday well-wishers at Jalsa gates .. my gratitude ever .. Every Sunday from the year 1982 .. almost 38 years non stop... no words to describe my affection," he wrote.## Stay tuned...

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Mandira Bedi won't stop till she perfects the handstand

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) When it comes to fitness, few actresses in Bollywood go about it with as much diligence as Mandira Bedi does.## The actress, who loves posting videos and snapshots of her workout sessions, gave a sneak peek of how she single-mindedly sets about doing her exercises till she masters them. In her new video, she is seen working at pulling off the perfect handstand.## "Attempt number 12, today" she announces before getting on with the handstand regime.## In the particular attempt that she has filmed and posted on social media, Mandira does an impressive enough job with the handstand, balanced against the wall. In the 22-second video, she is seen accomplishing the exercise with some effort. Impressively, she barely touches the wall as she sets out to hit a flawless inverted vertical pose.## Well, there still are the rough edges and Mandira, describing the experience says she is still a "work in progress".## "Against the wall: Has happened again and again. But off the wall, never. I Will get there, I know. I'm a work in progress," wrote @mandybedi as caption of the video.## With the COVID-19 lockdown on, we are sure she will get a lot of time to perfect the handstand workout regime up to her satisfaction.## The video had garnered around 4k views around the time of publishing.## Stay tuned...

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When Shraddha Kapoor got too comfortable with a gun!

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Actress Shraddha Kapoor says she got very comfortable holding a gun while shooting for "Saaho", so much so that it started feeling like the gun was an extension of her body!## "Throughout the shoot, I got so comfortable holding the gun that it almost started feeling like it was an extension of my body. When not shooting or during breaks I got so attached that if I didn't have my weapon with me, I would always enquire about it," Shraddha said.## "The fact that you have to use it responsibly was another important aspect which I had to be extremely careful about. To date I am in awe of a police officer's mind, it is so sharp in terms of how they react to situations and even use the gun," she added.## Directed by Sujeeth, the film stars Prabhas and also features Neil Nitin Mukesh and Jackie Shroff. The action drama "Saaho" was shot simultaneously in Telugu, Hindi and Tamil languages.## Shraddha essayed the role of a police officer in the movie.## Recalling her experience, she said: "Playing the role of a cop is not an easy task, there are a lot of different personality traits associated with it. Therefore, to make my character Amritha look convincing, I went through a little bit of training on how to use a gun along with some action training. While training I did get a few injuries, but since it was the first time, I was playing a character like this I didn't give up and gave in my best. I thoroughly enjoyed playing this role, it's surely going to be a memorable part of my life."## The 2019 release will air on April 25.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Madhuri Dixit, Virat Kohli and others appeal to put 'lockdown' on domestic violence

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) Celebrities like Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma, Madhuri Dixit Nene, and Vidya Balan among others have joined hands to support an initiative #lockdownOnDomesticViolence, expressing concern over the global surge in cases of domestic violence amid the ongoing coronavirus lockdown.## Under the initiative, a video is made in which celebs are seen urging people to stand up and fight for themselves by reporting the abuse.## "Let's put a lockdown on domestic violence...if you are a survivor of domestic violence, report it. .. It's time to stand up and break the silence. If you are a witness to a domestic violence ...please report," the stars said in the video.## Cricketer Rohit Sharma, actors Rahul Bose, Farhan Akhtar and filmmaker Karan Johar have also featured in the video.## The initiative is curated by Akshara Centre in collaboration with Special Cell for Women and Children.## Stay tuned...

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Sonu Nigam, Kailash Kher to pay tribute to medics with virtual concert

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) From singers Kailash Kher, Sonu Nigam to actor Sunil Grover and comedian Sudesh Lehri, a slew of Bollywood celebrities will be part of a virtual concert to pay tribute to the medics who are striving to combat the coronavirus pandemic.## Presented by Mankind Specialities and organized by Katalyst Entertainment, the digital concert is curated by actor Nitin Arora.## "This concert is called 'Saluting our true heroes'. Today, we will pay our respect to the chemists, stockists....all those guys who are running around to give medicines to people everywhere," Nitin said.## The concert which is expected to reach over 20,000 doctors across India, will premier on Sunday at 8 p.m.## Stay tuned...

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