सोमवार, 31 जनवरी 2022

Adam Deacon to star and direct action comedy Sumotherhood; cast includes Ed Sheeran, Jennifer Saunders, Danny Sapani

English actor and director Adam Deacon is returning to filmmaking with British urban action comedy titled Sumotherhood which is now about to start production in London. Ed Sheeran, whose growing acting stints have included Game of Thrones and Yesterday, has been added to the cast alongside Danny Sapani of Black Panther, Absolutely Fabulous star Jennifer Saunders, Peter Serafinowicz of The Tick, Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show’s Leomie Anderson, London Hughes, Kevin Bishop, Kidulthood star Jaime Winstone, Vas Blackwood and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith (a Lawrence Olivier award best actor winner for Tina Turner The Musical).

Adam Deacon to star and direct action comedy Sumotherhood; cast includes Ed Sheeran, Jennifer Saunders, Danny Sapani

They join the already announced cast of Deacon, Jazzie Zonzolo, Richie Campbell and comedian Eddie Kadi, while there are expected to be various additional cameos from the world of acting, comedy and music, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Alongside the on-screen talent, Sumotherhood has also secured the services of Simon Stolland of Blue Story as cinematographer. Written by Deacon, Zonzolo and Michael Vu, the film marks actor-writer-director Deacon’s comeback to filmmaking after several years away from the industry, and over a decade since his 2011 directorial debut Anuvahood (on which he collaborated with Vu).

Sumotherhood — which will shoot in Hackney and East London through February and March — is produced by BIFA-nominated producer Finn Bruce. BAFTA Breakthrough casting director Heather Basten has cast the film alongside Bishop, Deacon and the producing team.



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Benedict Cumberbatch, Laura Dern, Noah Jupe to star in Justin Kurzel's sci-fi film Morning

The A-list projects are gathering ahead of the virtual European Film Market. The upcoming sci-fi film Morning will see Justin Kurzel in the director’s seat with big name actors attached to star. This latest big-league film will see Oscar and BAFTA winner Big Little Lies actress Laura Dern and Noah Jupe. Oscar nominee, BAFTA winner and The Power of the Dog star Benedict Cumberbatch will also star in a supporting role, while he also executive produces alongside Dern.

Benedict Cumberbatch, Laura Dern, Noah Jupe to star in Justin Kurzel's sci-fi film Morning

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Morning is set in a near future where society has a pill that does away with the need to sleep. With the added help of an artificial sun, there is finally no end to morning daylight, living and work. But as a young generation grows up deprived of the world of sleep, is it time for them to rebel and reclaim their dreams?

Morning was written by Manchester-born writer Sam Steiner whose screenplay was picked up by Cumberbatch and Adam Ackland’s SunnyMarch. SunnyMarch’s head of film, Leah Clarke, is producing alongside Ackland. Cumberbatch will executive produce alongside Dern and Jayme Lemons. The film will reunite Kurzel with several of his previous collaborators including Emmy Award-winning cinematographer Adam Arkapaw and BAFTA Award nominated costume designer Alice Babidge.

Justin Kurzel’s most recent feature film Nitram was nominated for the Palme d’Or and lead actor Caleb Landry Jones won the Best Actor award at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. In addition to Morning, Steiner’s current projects include horror film Banquet, to be directed by Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia.

Also Read: Tom Holland interviews Benedict Cumberbatch for The Power of the Dog, says ‘I really hated you’



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BREAKING: Kangana Ranaut to host Ekta Kapoor's new fearless reality show

The Bigg Boss fever has just ended and post the results were announced, there was a huge outrage on social media regarding the winner. Without wasting any time, TV czarina Ekta Kapoor announced a reality show of her own. Calling it the most fearless reality show ever, the formal announcement is expected later today.

BREAKING Kangana Ranaut to host Ekta Kapoor's new fearless reality show

The makers have also locked the host for the show. "Given that they are calling it the most fearless, opinionated show of them all, Ekta has got her good friend Kangana Ranaut on board for the same. Yes, Kangana will be making her hosting debut with this show, and it will be streamed completely on an OTT platform. And where there's Kangana, there's ought to be clash of opinions and fireworks, all at the same time - something that the makers are counting upon."

A source informed Bollywood Hungama, "The format of the show is very similar to Bigg Boss. It's a captive reality show with people locked up inside a particular space for 8-10 weeks. The entire space is bugged with cameras and there will be tasks and dares given to contestants. It's a 24x7 live show, that will stream on Alt Balaji & MX Player."

Also Read: Another complaint filed against Kangana Ranaut for her ‘Bheek’ remark on Independence of India 



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Raj and DK's quirky Netflix series starring Rajkummar Rao, Adarsh Gourav and Dulquer Salmaan titled Guns & Gulaabs

With an impressive portfolio of films and series to their name, Raj Nidimoru & Krishna D.K., also known as Raj & DK, need no introduction. The incredibly talented writer-director duo has an impeccable body of work, and they will now kickstart their creative partnership with Netflix with the quirky series Guns & Gulaabs under the D2R Films production.

Raj and DK's Netflix quirky series titled Guns & Gulaabs

Inspired by the misfits of the world, Guns & Gulaabs is a story that depicts love and innocence, set in a world of crime. The series is set to uniquely blend the romance of the 90s with a crime thriller while effortlessly lacing it in humour.

Speaking about the series and their collaboration with Netflix, Raj & DK said, “Netflix has always been a pioneering service offering constantly cutting edge content. And we are super thrilled to associate with them on our latest venture! Last year, we had a great outing on Netflix with our indie gem, Cinema Bandi. And now we look forward to a larger collaboration on our first Netflix series, Guns & Gulaabs. We are especially thrilled to roll out this wicked genre mash with some of the finest cast and crew from our country.”

Sharing details on the announcement, Tanya Bami, Series Head, Netflix India, said, “We are delighted to partner with the finest creators Raj Nidimoru & Krishna D.K. for a series, as distinct as their creative voice, Guns and Gulaabs. Bringing their unique storytelling style to Netflix, Raj & DK blend romance, crime, and the inimitable humor that’s signature to the duo, into Guns & Gulaabs which will captivate audiences in India and across the world.”

According to earlier reports, Rajkummar Rao is confirmed to star in the upcoming series. He has also begun filming for the same project. “Exciting beginnings. I’m so thrilled to start something very exciting with the most talented duo @rajanddk. Can’t wait for you guys to watch it. Stay tuned for more,” Rao captioned the post earlier in January.

Apart from Rao, Dulquer Salmaan and Adarsh Gourav are rumoured to be starring the upcoming series.

ALSO READ: Rajkummar Rao announces his collaboration with Raj & DK, says ‘exciting beginnings’



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Chris Brown accused of raping and drugging woman; sued for $20 million

An unnamed woman has come forward and alleged singer Chris Brown of drugging and sexually assaulting her in Miami in December 2020. The 32-year-old 'Go Crazy' singer is being sued for $20 million, according to court documents filed in a Los Angeles County Court Thursday.

Chris Brown accused of raping and drugging woman; sued for $20 million

The accuser, who is identified as "Jane Doe," is a professional dancer, model, musical artist, and choreographer, according to the complaint. According to the People outlet, in the lawsuit, Doe alleges that while in Miami on December 30, 2020, she was FaceTiming with a male friend who was on a yacht docked at Sean "Diddy" Combs' estate. Brown allegedly took the friend's phone and told Doe "he had heard about her music and urged her to head over to Diddy's home on Star Island as soon as possible," the court documents state. Once on the yacht, Doe alleged the singer gave her a mixed drink in a red cup. They talked about her musical aspirations and "Brown offered her tips about starting a career in the music industry," according to the documents. He allegedly refilled her drink, and she said she "began to feel a sudden, unexplained change in consciousness," the lawsuit stated, adding that she "felt disoriented, physically unstable, and started to fall in and out of sleep."

The singer then took Doe to a bedroom, closing the door, and blocking her from leaving. According to the documents, he allegedly "threw [Doe] on a bed" and began to kiss her. She "mumbled" for him to stop but he "ignored" her, the complaint alleged. Brown allegedly raped Doe "then jumped up and announced he was 'done.'"

Jane Doe left shortly after with the help of a friend whom she texted. The following day, Brown allegedly contacted Doe to check on her, telling her he was "faded" and didn't recall details of their alleged sexual encounter. The lawsuit claims he "demanded" her to take a "Plan B" to "terminate any possible pregnancy," to which she obliged. In January 2021, she went to his Tarzana, Calif., home after he initiated contact, according to the complaint, and listened to music. The star's producer was present along with another female. Doe allegedly went to his home again in August when he was recording a song. While there, the singer displayed "loud and irate" behaviour when she refused his alleged advance to go to his upstairs bedroom, the lawsuit stated, adding that Brown told her she "'would never make it as an artist' unless she was willing to do what it 'takes.'"

The accuser said in the complaint that she has since "experienced dramatic mood swings, loss of appetite, panic attacks, and engaged in self-harm." She is suing Brown for sexual assault, battery, and rape, violation of the gender violence statute, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Though Chris Brown did not directly address the claims, the singer shared a pointed message on his Instagram story early Friday. "I hope yall see this pattern," he wrote, adding a blue cap emoji, which is slang for lying. "Whenever I'm releasing music or projects, 'THEY' try to pull some real bulls---."

Jane Doe's lawyer, George Vrabeck, says in a statement to People that he and his legal team intends "to hold ALL parties accountable so that we might begin to eradicate this behavior from our society." He added, "Our client deserves justice. The same justice that all victims of sexual abuse deserve."

Also Read: BLACKPINK’s Lisa is a complete smokestorm in her latest dance performance on ‘City Girls’, Chris Brown responds 



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रविवार, 30 जनवरी 2022

After cameo in RRR Alia Bhatt signs another Telugu venture starring NTR Jr

After her glorified cameo in S S Rajamouli’s RRR Alia Bhatt seems to have fallen in love with Telugu cinema. The buzz in Hyderabad—and a very strong one at that—is that Alia Bhatt has signed another Telugu film, this time again opposite her RRR co-star NTR Jr.

After cameo in RRR Alia Bhatt signs another Telugu venture starring NTR Jr

The untitled film that goes on the floors in February is to be directed by the hitmaker Koratala Siva who earlier directed NTR Jr in the 2016 blockbuster Janatha Garage. This is his second collaboration with NTR Jr. A well-placed source from Hyderabad informs me, “NTR Jr and Alia Bhatt have become friends during RRR. He persuaded her to do the film to be directed by Koratala Siva who’s a friend of NTR Jr.”

Hopefully Ms Bhatt will have more to do this time than she does in RRR. Incidentally she is paired with Ramcharan Teja RRR and not NTR Jr.

Also Read: RRR: Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt paid full amounts of Rs. 35 cr and Rs. 9 cr for cameos



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Bigg Boss 15 Finale: Salman Khan declares Tejasswi Prakash as the new 'Naagin'

The first promo of Ekta Kapoor's supernatural TV series, Naagin 6 was dropped in a few days ago. When the trailer was released, fans were wondering who is the new Naagin as the makers didn't reveal the face of the actress.

The makers of the supernatural TV series treated fans with the first promo on January 18. In the 42-seconds promo, we got a glimpse of the upcoming story which revolves around a deadly virus that hit the world in 2020. Now, today in Bigg Boss 15 finale it has been revealed that the new Naagin is none other than the Bigg Boss finalists Tejasswi Prakash.

Yes, you heard that right after winning the audience's heart in Bigg Boss 15 Tejasswi will once again come back to the fiction space. The actress has been a part of various superhit fiction shows including Swaragini - Jodein Rishton Ke Sur, Pehredaar Piya, and Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka.

ALSO READ:BREAKING: Tejasswi Prakash declared as the WINNER of Bigg Boss 15



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Bigg Bos 15 Finale: Karan Kundra out from the finale race

After four months, Bigg Boss 15 has come to an end. As the finale has arrived, the speculations around its winner are rising even more. Like every season, finalists are evicted one by one before the name of the winner is announced.

On Saturday's episode, Rashami Desai was evicted from the house as she received the lowest votes among all the Top 6 contestants. Post that, Nishant Bhatt took the briefcase of Rs 10 lakh offered by the ex-winners and walked out of the show. Post that Shamita Shetty was also evicted from the house.

Now after Rashami, Nishant and Shamita, Karan Kundrra has been evicted from the house and is out of the finale race. Karan Kundra had an impactful journey in the show, From his tactics in the game to his relationship with Tejasswi Prakash, he's made a good remark among the audience. With this, Karan Kundrra comes out as the 2nd runner up of the season.

ALSO READ:Bigg Boss 15 Finale: Shamita Shetty out of winners race



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Bigg Boss 15 Finale: Shamita Shetty out of winners race

After four months, Bigg Boss 15 has come to an end. As the finale has arrived, the speculations around its winner are rising. Like every season, finalists are evicted one by one before the name of the winner is announced.

On Saturday's episode, Rashami Desai was evicted from the house as she received the lowest votes among all the Top 6 contestants. Post that, Nishant Bhatt took the briefcase of Rs 10 lakh offered by the ex-winners and walked out of the show.

While the audience is curious to know who will take home the precious, shining trophy of Bigg Boss 15 tonight, the latest shocking update is that Shamita Shetty has been evicted from the race. The actress was evicted when Deepika Padukone along with Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ananya Panday entered the house to announce the Top 3.

With this Shamita's journey comes to an end in the show. The actress had previously participated in Bigg Boss OTT and emerged out as the 2nd runner-up in it. She was firstly a part of Bigg Boss 3 which she left midway due to her sister Shilpa Shetty's wedding. After Shamita's eviction Tejasswi Prakash, Karan Kundrra, and Pratik Sehajpal are the ones remaining for competing for the winning title.

ALSO READ:Bigg Boss 15 Finale: Nishant Bhatt walks out of the show with Rs 10 Lakh briefcase



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Bigg Boss 15 Finale: Nishant Bhatt walks out of the show with Rs 10 Lakh briefcase

After a successful run of four months, Bigg Boss 15 has finally reached its finale. The grand finale is a star-studded event and is graced by ex-winners of previous seasons. Apart from adding glamour factor to the show, the ex-winners came with a special purpose on the show.

All the winners of previous seasons including Gautam Gulati, Urvashi Dholakia, Gauahar Khan, Rubina Dilaik and Shweta Tiwari went inside the house and met the contestants. Upon meeting the contestants, they offered a briefcase containing Rs 10 lakh and leave the game. Nishant took the offer and chose to walk out of the house.

With this, Nishant's journey came to an end in the show and he emerged out as the 4th runner-up. The choreographer was one of the finalists in Bigg Boss OTT as well. During his journey in Bigg Boss 15, he emerged out as one of the strongest contenders and made strong friendship with Shamita Shetty and Pratik Sehajpal. With Nishant's eviction, the contestants who made it to the Top 4 are Pratik Sehajpal, Shamita Shetty, Karan Kundrra and Tejasswi Prakash.

ALSO READ:Bigg Boss 15 Finale: Ex-winners enter the house to offer a briefcase of Rs 10 lakh to the Top 5 finalists



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Bigg Boss 15 Finale: Shilpa Shetty arrives on the sets of Bigg Boss 15 along with her mother Sunanda Shetty

Bigg Boss 15 is near its end with winner being announced. In just a few hours Salman Khan will announce who among the top 5 finalists has managed to win the audience's heart. The grand finale's half has already gone on air yesterday while the next part will be aired today. The finale is a super star-studded event as many celebrities have marked their presence.

Previously, the star cast of the film Gehraiyaan including Deepika Padukone, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ananya Panday were spotted by the paps. Now, actress Shilpa Shetty Kundrra too has arrived on the sts to grace the finale. Shilpa has come to support her sister Shamita Shetty who is one of the finalists in the show. While Shilpa and Shamita's mother Sunanda Shetty also came along with her.

Apart from Shamita, the other Top 5 finalists include Pratik Sehejpal, Nishant Bhatt, Karan Kundrra and Tejasswi Prakash.

ALSO READ:Bigg Boss 15 Finale: Deepika Padukone arrives on the sets of Bigg Boss 15; slays in a blazer dress



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Arjun Kapoor buys a Ducati Scrambler worth around Rs. 13 lakh; shares pics with his new ride

Actor Arjun Kapoor has treated himself to a brand new ride. He has become the proud owner of a Ducati Scrambler and took to his Instagram on Sunday evening to share pictures of his 'new friend'

Arjun Kapoor buys a Ducati Scrambler worth around Rs. 13 lakh; shares pics with his new ride
Arjun took to his Instagram handle to share a series of monochrome pictures of him posing with his swanky new ride. Sharing the pictures, Arjun wrote, "Swipe right to meet my new friend. I usually try & meet her over the weekend".

Commenting on the post, actor Ranveer Singh wrote, "Uff". Meanwhile, his sister Anshula Kapoor commented, "Killing it in monochrome".

 

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Arjun's new machine which is a Ducati Scrambler is priced at around Rs. 13 lakh on road. It is powered by an 803cc, air-cooled, twin-cylinder engine that churns out 71.87bhp of power and 66.2Nm of peak torque.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Arjun was last seen in the film Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar and the actor received a lot of praise for his performance in the critically acclaimed film which also starred Parineeti Chopra. He will next be seen in the film Ek Villain Returns alongside Disha Patani, Tara Sutaria, and John Abraham. He will also be seen in the film titled The Ladykiller.

ALSO READ: Arjun Kapoor squashes rumours of his break-up with Malaika Arora- “Ain’t no place for shady rumours”



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Salman Khan meets John Travolta in Riyadh; introduces himself to the Hollywood legend

Superstar Salman Khan met Hollywood star John Travolta when the two attended an event in Riyadh recently. The priceless moment was captured by the camera as the two stars sat next to each other at the event.

Salman Khan meets John Travolta in Riyadh; introduces himself to the Hollywood legend

The two stars exchanged pleasantries when their paths crossed at an award function organised by Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority. The annual event awards artists from music, film, television, and social media.

In a video shared by Salman Khan's fan club, the superstar is seen walking up to the Oscar-winning actor and praising him for his amazing performances. Salman also happily introduced himself to Travolta. "I work in the Indian film industry. My name is Salman Khan," he is heard saying.


A photo of Salman and Travolta sitting next to each other on the front row of the award function also went viral on social media.
Meanwhile, at the function, Travolta received a Lifetime Achievement Award and Salman was honoured with the Personality of the Year award.

ALSO READ: Bigg Boss 15 Finale: Shehnaaz Gill teases Salman Khan about his single status- “India Ki Katrina Kaif, Punjab Ki Katrina Kaif ban gayi hai”



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शनिवार, 29 जनवरी 2022

Kajol tests positive for COVID-19; shares stunning picture of daughter Nysa Devgn

Actor Kajol is the latest celebrity to test positive for COVID-19. On Sunday morning, the actress took to her Instagram handle to announce that she has tested positive. However, she uploaded a solo picture of her daughter Nysa while sharing the information.

Kajol tests positive for COVID-19; shares stunning picture of daughter Nysa Devgn

Kajol shared a gorgeous and happy picture of her daughter Nysa flaunting her mehendi while giving a wide smile for the camera. Sharing the picture, Kajol wrote, "Tested positive and I really don't want anyone to see my Rudolph nose so let's just stick to the sweetest smile in the world! Miss u @nysadevgan and yes I can see the eye roll!"

Commenting on the picture, Priyanka Chopra Jonas wrote, "She’s stunning" with a heart-eyed emoji.

 

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Kajol and Ajay Devgn's daughter Nysa is currently a student at Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland, where she is studying International Hospitality. She went to a college in Singapore previously.

ALSO READ: Ajay Devgn and Kajol’s daughter Nysa Devgn stuns in black dress



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Lata Mangeshkar’s health improves marginally; removed from ventilator

Earlier this month, singer Lata Mangeshkar was hospitalised in Mumbai's Breach Candy after she tested positive for COVID-19. The legendary singer has been in the ICU ever since and according to the regular health updates from her team, she seems to be getting better by the day. According to the latest update, the 92-year-old singer has been showing signs of marginal improvement and has been removed from the ventilator.

Lata Mangeshkar’s health improves marginally; removed from ventilator

A health update of Lata Mangeshkar released on January 27 read, "Lata didi continues to be in the ICU at Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai under treatment. She has been given a TRIAL of extubation (off the invasive Ventilator) this morning. Presently, she is showing signs of improvement but will remain under observation of the team of doctors headed by Dr Pratit Samdani. We thank each one of you for your prayers and good wishes."

A couple of days back it was being reported that the veteran singer's heath was deteriorating. Responding to the same, the spokesperson had clarified, "It is disturbing to see false news being circulated. Please note that Lata didi is stable. Continues to be in ICU under treatment of able doctors. Please pray for her quick return home."

ALSO READ: 5 Lata Mangeshkar songs that sing about healing



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Raashii Khanna makes her OTT debut with Ajay Devgn starrer crime-dram Rudra- The Edge Of Darkness

Raashii Khanna is all set to make her OTT debut with Rudra: The Edge of Darkness, co-starring Ajay Devgn, the trailer for the same launched today, offering insights into the crime thriller show.

Raashii Khanna makes her OTT debut with Ajay Devgn starrer crime-dram Rudra- The Edge Of Darkness

Donning coloured short hair, Raashii Khanna makes an impact with her intriguing character. Coming in like a breath of fresh air in the seemingly dark and daunting world of Rudra, Raashii Khanna creates excitement for her character.

Creating an uproar across quarters, Raashii Khanna has been marking her presence all over with a streak of projects lined up. While the actress has begun shooting for her Bollywood debut 'Yodha' with Sidharth Malhotra, Raashii Khanna is currently shooting for her South venture with Naga Chaitanya in Moscow. The actress forays into the digital space with Applause Entertainment's Rudra, making an explosive entry on OTT.

Apart from Rudra, Raashii Khanna is also gearing up for Raj and DK's next with Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupati.

ALSO READ: Rudra-The Edge of Darkness Trailer: Ajay Devgn takes on the role of a cop on a mission in Disney+ Hotstar’s brand-new crime drama



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NCB arrests Sushant Singh Rajput’s absconding neighbour in drug case

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested an alleged drug peddler in connection with Sushant Singh Rajput's death on Friday. The accused was a neighbour of the late actor and was reportedly absconding.

NCB arrests Sushant Singh Rajput’s absconding neighbour in drug case

According to NCB officials, 31-year-old Sahil Shah aka Flacko was held after he returned to the city from Dubai. Reportedly, Sahil's name had come up during an investigation of an accused in a drug case related to the death of Sushant. Sahil will be questioned by the officials in a marijuana seizure case of last year as well as Sushant's death in 2020.

As per reports, Sahil had been on the run for nine months after his name was revealed by the NCB in connection with their investigation into the drugs case. In June 2021, Sahil had filed a plea to protect himself from arrest in the case after it was reported that he was the prime suspect in the agency's drug probe related to Sushant's demise.

Last year in April, NCB director Sameer Wankhede had revealed that Sahil used to supply drugs to Karan Arora and Abbas Lakhani, both of whom were arrested in connection with the SSR case.

ALSO READ: Sushant Singh Rajput Death case: Mumbai based lawyers files complaint with Human Rights Commission



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शुक्रवार, 28 जनवरी 2022

Alia Bhatt-starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi to now release a day after Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s birthday

The much awaited Alia Bhatt-starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, was finally going to arrive in cinemas on February 18, 2022. Sadly, due to the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, all the films scheduled to release in January were indefinitely postponed. Expecting a domino effect, the trade and industry feared that Gangubai Kathiawadi’s release might be deferred by a few weeks or even months. However, today, the makers of the film pleasantly surprised everyone by announcing that the film would release in February itself, but on February 25. Coincidentally, now, the film would arrive on the big screen a day after Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 59th birthday.

Alia Bhatt-starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi to now release a day after Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s birthday

Sanjay Leela Bhansali was born on February 24, 1963. Gangubai Kathiawadi is his tenth film and also the second film after Black (2005) to release in his birthday month. Black, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji, was not a huge commercial success but received immense critical acclaim, including three National Awards. It now remains to be seen if Gangubai Kathiawadi also turns out to be not just a critical hit but also a huge commercial hit for the acclaimed filmmaker.

In 2015, Sanjay Leela Bhansali had revealed that he doesn’t believe in celebrating birthdays. To quote SLB, “As children, my sister and I had no birthday parties. We would take a packet of sweets to school and distribute it to our classmates. That was it. We never had birthday parties. Nor were we allowed to go to parties. Now, it has become a habit to be on my own on my birthday. And I am very happy that way.”

Nevertheless, last year, Sanjay Leela Bhansali had an intimate gathering on his birthday. The picture of him posing with Alia Bhatt, who looked splendid in a white dress, had gone viral. In 2013, in a rare instance, he cut a cake on his birthday along with the star cast of his TV show, ‘Saraswatichandra’. In 2018, there were reports that the success bash of his blockbuster film, Padmaavat, and his birthday would be celebrated in the ocean in a liner. However, reportedly, the party didn’t happen as Bhansali declined the invitation, citing seasickness.

It now remains to be seen how Sanjay Leela Bhansali shall celebrate his birthday this year. An industry insider said, “It’ll be a busy birthday for sure as it’s held a day before the grand release of his big film. He’ll be making sure the release is happening as per schedule. If a press show of Gangubai Kathiawadi is held on February 24, he’ll also be checking with his team how the media has reacted to his labour of love. Hopefully, once Gangubai Kathiawadi opens well and gets good word of mouth, he can blow the candles on the cake and pop the champagne.”

Gangubai Kathiawadi is adapted from a chapter of S Hussain Zaidi's book, 'Mafia Queens Of Mumbai', and is about a woman who rises to become a powerful underworld figure in Mumbai. Before its worldwide theatrical release on February 25, it’ll have a grand world premiere at the prestigious 72nd Berlin International Film Festival, which will be held between February 10 to February 20, 2022.

Also Read: Alia Bhatt and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi to release on February 25, 2022



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Marvel's Ant-Man star Evangeline Lilly protests against COVID-19 vaccine mandates - "This is not healthy and safe"

Marvel and Lost actress Evangeline Lilly is slamming vaccine mandates. The Ant-Man star attended a rally and sounded off on COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

Marvel's Ant-Man star Evangeline Lilly protests against COVID-19 vaccine mandates - "This is not healthy and safe"

Taking to Instagram on Thursday, the 43-year-old star shared a picture from the rally she attended in Washington, D.C., this weekend to support “bodily sovereignty” — i.e., protest against COVID-19 vaccine mandates. “This is not the way,” Lilly wrote. “This is not safe. This is not healthy. This is not love. I understand the world is in fear, but I don’t believe that answering fear with force will fix our problems. I was pro choice before COVID and I am still pro choice today.”

Lilly added, “I believe nobody should ever be forced to inject their body with anything, against their will, under threat of: violent attack, arrest or detention without trial, loss of employment, homelessness, starvation, loss of education, alienation from loved ones, excommunication from society …under any threat whatsoever.”


Back at the start of the pandemic in March 2020, Lilly announced on Instagram she was refusing to social distance “all in the name of a respiratory flu,” which led to some backlash. She later posted an apology for her comments.

A vaccine mandate for large companies was withdrawn by the Joe Biden administration this week after a Supreme Court decision blocked it. Many states and cities have their own independent vaccine requirements for various workers.

Lilly, who plays Hope Van Dyne in the Ant-Man films, isn’t the only Marvel star to come out against vaccine mandates. Black Panther star Letitia Wright posted an anti-vax conspiracy video in December.

On the work front, Evangeline Lilly next appears in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, which has wrapped production and is slated for a 2023 release.

Also Read: Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly starrer Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania production wrapped, director Peyton Reed reveals



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Nawazuddin Siddiqui builts a new bungalow in Mumbai; names it after his late father

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is one of those people who have made his presence in the industry with his dedication and passion for his work. He is one of the finest talents we have in the industry. The actor is a true epitome of what rages to riches story looks like. And taking his riches story forward, Nawaz is ready with his bungalow in Mumbai.

After a long struggle, Nawaz has created his paradise. It took 3 long years for the house to be get completed. The structure of the house is said to be inspired by his old house in the village. The actor has renovated the bungalow himself to get the perfect look of the house, just as he wanted.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui has named his bungalow as 'Nawab' in the remembrance of his father.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has a bunch of interesting projects in the pipeline. He is currently working for Kangana Ranaut on her directorial debut Tiku Weds Sheru, where he is playing the lead role. His upcoming releases include Jogira Sara Ra Ra, Bole Chudiyan and Heropanti 2.

ALSO READ:Nawazuddin Siddiqui makes a special request as he takes up the dalgona challenge from Squid Game; watch



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Alia Bhatt and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi to release on February 25, 2022

It's official. Alia Bhatt and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much awaited Gangubai Kathiawadi is all set to release on theatres on February 25, 2022. The announcement for the same was made on Friday, January 28.

Alia Bhatt and Sanjay Leela Bhansali starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi to release on February 25, 2022

The makers took to social media to make the announcement. The film is all set to have its much awaited world premiere at the prestigious 72nd Berlin International Film Festival.

The film stars Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn. Produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Dr. Jayantilal Gada (Pen Studios), the film is all set to release theatrically on 25th February, 2022.

Also Read: Alia Bhatt’s meltdown sequences in Gangubai Kathiawadi exhausted her



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Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Netflix bring in intimacy director to supervise the love-making scenes in Heeramandi

It seems that after Amazon Prime Video’s eagerly awaited Gehraiyaan a special director to specially supervise love-making scenes may become the order of the day. One now hears that an intimacy director would be very much a part of the crew on-board for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Netflix bring in intimacy director to supervise the love-making scenes in Heera Mandi

A well-placed source confirms, “There are quite a few intimate scenes in Heeramandi. Bhansali and Netflix have decided to bring in a special female director to oversee the love-making scenes.”

The source goes on to reveal that post the Pandemic physical proximity is getting even tougher than before on camera. No two co-stars are willing to touch one another. Given the scenario of social distancing, doing intimate scenes would be even trickier than before. This is where the intimacy director comes in.

Also Read: Sanjay Leela Bhansali offers Heera Mandi to the legendary actress Mumtaz; she declines the offer



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Infographic: From Lut Gaye to Shershaah to Paani Paani here are the Top 10 songs of 2021

Music has always been an integral part of films, with tracks releasing before the film to help promote the feature and build hype, music has been a key advantage. Interestingly though, it isn’t film songs that always rule the charts, in fact, in the recent past singles featuring known Bollywood celebrities have been doing well. In this special report we take a look at the Top 10 Songs of 2021.

Infographic: From Lut Gaye to Shershaah to Paani Paani here are the Top 10 songs of 2021

Lut Gaye: Featuring Emraan Hashmi and Yukti the T-Series single is composed by Tanishk Bagchi, penned by Manoj Muntashir and sung by Jubin Nautiyal. Directed by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru this single topped the charts last year.

Raataan Lambiyan: Coming in second was the track ‘Raataan Lambiyaan’ on Sony Music from the film Shershaah. Featuring the lead actors, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, the track fast became a rage. Penned by Tanishk Bagchi, with Jubin Nautiyal and Asees Kaur on vocals, the track fast took on a life of its own post release.

Baarish Ban Jaana: Another single to make it to the top is VYRL Originals’ ‘Baarish Ban Jaana’ sung by Payal Dev & Stebin Ben the track brings together televisions most adored stars - Hina Khan and Shaheer Sheikh. Composed by Payal Dev, and written by Kunaal Vermaa the said music video was shot by Aditya Datt in Kashmir.

Thoda Thoda Pyaar: Yet another single making it to the Top 5 is Zee Music Company’s ‘Thoda Thoda Pyaar’, sung by Stebin Ben with lyrics from Kumaar the single featuring Sidharth Malhotra and Neha Sharma was compose by Nilesh Ahuja.

Dil Galti Kar Baitha Hai: The fourth single to make it into the Top 5 is T-Series’ ‘Dil Galti Kar Baitha Hai’. The track sung by Jubin Nautiyal, with sufi vocals by Danish Sabri, and music by Meet Bros features lyrics by Manoj Muntashir. As for the video, featuring Jubin Nautiyal and Mouni Roy, it is directed by Ashish Panda.

Interestingly, in the Top 5 track of 2021, four have turned out to be singles, with T-Series featuring two songs in the list.

Filhaal 2 Mohabbat: Akshay Kumar, Nupur Sanon and Ammy Virk return for another single directed by Arvindr Khaira. With B Praak on vocals the DM song features lyrics by ace lyricist Jaani.

Is Qadar: Tulsi Kumar and Darshan Raval’s romantic song ‘Is Qadar’ makes it to number 7 on the list. Directed by directed by Sachet-Parampara, with lyrics by Sayeed Quadri, the T-Series track is directed by Arvindr Khaira.

Baarish Ki Jaaye: Apparently based on a true story is DM music’s single ‘Baarish Ki Jaaye’. Featuring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sunandha Sharma with B Praak on vocals and Jaani on lyrics and composition, the rack take the 8th spot.

Ranjha: Yet another film track making it the list of Top 10 is ‘Ranjha’ once again from the Sidharth Malhotra – Kiara Advani starrer Shershaah. Sung by B Praak and Jasleen Royal, and composed by Jasleen Royal. The T-Series’ song is penned by Anvita Dutt.

Paani Paani: Taking the 10th spot on the list is Saregama Music's Badshah dute with Aastha Gill ‘Paani Paani’ featuring Jacqueline Fernandez along with the vocalists in the video, the track fast became a rage.

Like the Top 5, the Top 10 list also includes mostly singles T-Series and DM featuring two tracks each in the bottom 5.

Also Read: Infographic: Rani Mukerji to Sunny Leone to Janhvi Kapoor, here’s who shelled out top bucks in 2021 on real estate 



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गुरुवार, 27 जनवरी 2022

Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song get engaged after welcoming their first child Dakota

Actors Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin, who recently welcomed son Dakota in April 2021, are reportedly now engaged after dating each other for more than four years.

Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song get engaged after welcoming their first child Dakota

According to People, the couple of four years (and new parents to 9-month-old son Dakota) are engaged. The Suite Life of Zack & Cody actress was recently photographed sporting a diamond ring on her left hand in Beverly Hills, California.

The couple first met while shooting for Changeland in Thailand and sparked romance rumours when they were spotted hanging out together in July 2017 grabbing dinner at an Italian restaurant in Los Angeles.

In April 2021, Brenda and Macaulay welcomed their first child, son Dakota, whom they named after Macaulay Culkin's late sister Dakota. "We're overjoyed," the couple said in a brief statement about the arrival of their first child.

While the couple keep their relationship largely private, the Dollface actress shared a special post for Macaulay on Instagram to mark his 40th birthday in August 2020, with caption, “Happy 40th birthday to this magical being.” she wrote. “ I could sit here and write endlessly about how wonderful, kind, loving, genuine, loyal, honest, brilliant and hilarious you are, and how grateful I am that I get to share and do this life thing with you.”

Brenda added, “But firstly, that would take me an eternity and secondly, you won’t even see this because you don’t ever use instagram. Hahaha. My unicorn that I never thought could exist, I am luckiest person in the world because I am loved by you.”.

 

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In November 2021, on her Instagram, Brenda shared a picture of her with the Home Alone star from a game's night with a cute caption that read, “Very few things can get us out of the house and away from our son.”

 

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Brenda Song spoke about Macaulay Culkin in the profile too, telling Esquire, “People don’t realize how incredibly kind and loyal and sweet and smart he is. Truly what makes Mack so special is that he is so unapologetically Mack. He knows who he is, and he’s 100 percent okay with that. And that to me is an incredibly sexy quality. He’s worked really hard to be the person he is.”

The couple are now ready to take the big step and head to the altar. This would be Macaulay’s second wedding as he was previously married to Rachel Miner, from 1998 to 2002.

Also Read: Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song welcome their first child Dakota Song Culkin



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Madhuri Dixit's Finding Anamika renamed as The Fame Game; to premiere on February 25 on Netflix 

Bollywood icon Anamika Anand has it all but is her life perfect or a perfectly crafted facade? In a world of glitz, glamour and fame - the lines of what is real and what is not can often be blurred. The Fame Game (formerly known as Finding Anamika) will take us into the world of superstar Anamika played by the evergreen, ever-gorgeous Madhuri Dixit ! Produced by Dharmatic Entertainment the series marks her streaming debut and we cannot wait for what it has in store!‘The Fame Game’ will be released on February 25 - exclusively on Netflix!

Madhuri Dixit's Finding Name renamed as The Fame Game; to premiere on February 25 on Netflix 

The Fame Game brings together Sri Rao as the showrunner and writer and Bejoy Nambiar and Karishma Kohli as directors. It is all set to take us on a rollercoaster ride through the highs and lows of the actress’s life revealing hidden truths and painful lies.

The family drama also stars Sanjay Kapoor, Manav Kaul, Lakshvir Saran, Suhasini Muley, Muskkaan Jaferi.

ALSO READ: Madhuri Dixit pays tribute to late Pandit Birju Maharaj; Alia Bhatt calls him a ‘legend’



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Luv Films to release ‘Side A Side B’ on T-Series’ YouTube Channel this Valentine’s season

After delivering massive hits across cinemas and OTT platforms, this Valentine’s season, Luv Films gears up to release a feature film on T-Series’ YouTube channel. Titled Side A Side B, this musical love story, presented by Luv Films, will premiere on 11th February 2022, tapping new-age audiences through T-Series’ massive subscriber base.

Luv Films to release ‘Side A Side B’ on T-Series’ YouTube Channel this Valentine’s season

Written and directed by journalist-turned-filmmaker Sudhish Kamath, the film stars debutants Rahul Rajkhowa and Shivranjani Singh, with music by Sudeep Swaroop.

Side A Side B is the bittersweet romantic journey of a young couple taking one last train trip together with their cat Lou, from Guwahati to Mumbai, as the fate of their relationship hangs in the balance.

The live musical playing out through ten songs captures the climactic moments between the young lovers torn between ambition and growing distance as Joel and Shivi realise they might be headed in different directions.

Director Sudhish Kamath says, "This is nothing short of a miracle if you consider eight people got on a train, shot a movie with live music with young musicians, who rehearsed for weeks to be able to shoot the film in the course of 44 hours. But the bigger miracle is that our little indie was discovered by Luv Films who believed in it enough to take it to T Series. I dedicate this movie to all unsung indie artists who struggle to find a platform for their talent. I’m lucky I found the right collaborators in Rahul, Shivi, Sudeep, Raja, Karthik, Jojo, and Vijay and am eternally grateful for this dream launch."

Luv Ranjan adds, "I haven't watched too many independent films. So when I watched the film, I was surprised and curious. How did they do this? If it could hold my attention, I was sure it could hold the attention of young people who watch our movies. This is an experiment, of course. If it works, it might encourage more filmmakers and musicians to take the initiative, make their movies and tell their stories, no matter what. Because all you need to make a movie today is a phone. You don’t wait for a producer, you go ahead and make the movie you really believe in. No excuses."

In the words of The Beatles, this Valentine’s season, all you need is love.

Luv Films presents Side A Side B, a Made In Madras Ink production, produced by Luv Ranjan & Ankur Garg, written and directed by Sudhish Kamath; starts streaming on the T-Series YouTube channel from 11th February onwards.

ALSO READ: Google puts up billboards in New York, London and Los Angeles to celebrate T-Series’ phenomenal rise to the top



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बुधवार, 26 जनवरी 2022

With eight brands under her kitty, Vaani Kapoor’s annual earnings from endorsements estimated at approx. Rs. 4-5 crores

Bollywood actress Vaani Kapoor’s career is on a massive high after her performance in Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui in which she sensitively played the role of a transgender girl who fights all odds to stand up for her rights. Vaani received unanimous praise for her performance and that has led to her equity shooting up in the last couple of months! Vaani Kapoor has signed eight new brands as an endorser and has become a name that’s being chased by top brands in the country.

With eight brands under her kitty, Vaani Kapoor’s annual earnings from endorsements estimated at approx. Rs. 4-5 crores

An industry informant says, “The best thing about brand Vaani Kapoor is that with Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui she has proven to be a gutsy, ambitious, free-thinking artiste who is tremendously risk-taking. These are qualities that are being sought by brands that need actors who are opinionated, represent modern India, stand for things that they believe in, and is keen for social good to be the face. Vaani fits the bill completely and the result is there for everyone to see because her equity is only going northwards from here on.”

The informer further says, “Vaani has signed eight brands in the last couple of months! Since Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui release, she has signed brands left, right, and centre. From clothing to hair products, from jewellery to skin care products, Vaani has been snapped up by top brands of the country. She is also under-exposed as a face because she has been extremely choosy about the films that she does. This is also helping her equity because brands are seeing her as someone who isn’t typecast or selling way too many brands.”

The actress currently has brands like Carysil Kitchen Equipments, Brillare Hair Oil, Streax Hair colour, Mango, Zeya by Kundan, St. Botanica and a few more brands yet to be announced. According to the grapevine, “Vaani Kapoor charges between Rs. 35-40 lakhs a day for brand endorsement. Considering, the number of brands she has under her, the whopping amount is approx Rs. 4-5 crore.”

On the work front, Vaani Kapoor will next star in Yash Raj Films’ Shamshera alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt.

ALSO READ: Vaani Kapoor and Anushka Ranjan are bestie goals as they cook dinner together



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SCOOP: John Abraham-starrer Attack expected to release on February 25

In September 2021, Bollywood Hungama was the first one to report that the John Abraham-starrer Attack will release around Republic Day 2022. Sadly, due to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, the country was swept by the third wave of Covid-19. As a result, all the films scheduled for release in December-end and January 2022 were indefinitely postponed. This included not just Attack but also movies like Jersey, RRR, Radhe Shyam and Prithviraj.

Bollywood Hungama has now learnt of the new release date of Attack. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The makers are looking at releasing the film on February 25, 2022. However, it’ll be subject to cinemas opening up in Delhi and the big centers of Haryana and night curfew being lifted in most of the significant states.”

The source continued, “It is pretty evident that now the third wave has been milder and shorter than the previous two waves. The rate of hospitalization has been very low and now, cases are steadily declining in most major cities. As a result, it is expected that in February, most of the states would ease restrictions. The makers of Attack feel February 25 would be an ideal time to release as by then, night curfew would have been a thing of the past and hopefully, most states would be operating at 100% occupancy. The teaser has got a good response and the trade feels that it has a chance to work at the box office, especially in mass markets.”

An industry insider, meanwhile, stated, “The Rajkummar Rao-Bhumi Pednekar starrer Badhaai Do will release on February 11 and it’ll kickstart the process of films releasing once again in cinemas. One should expect a couple of more films to release in February besides Attack and Badhaai Do. So the makers of Attack would also keep in mind this factor while deciding the release date. A clearer picture will emerge before the end of January as by then, the easing of rules for the month of February would be out for the various states.”

The insider added, “The month of March, too, would see several releases.”

Besides John Abraham, Attack also stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Rakul Preet Singh.

Also Read: John Abraham’s character in Attack as super-soldier is on the same lines as Jean-Claude Van Damme’s Universal Soldier



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Filmmaker Suneel Darshan files copyright infringement case against Google CEO Sundar Pichai and others for his film Ek Haseena Thi Ek Deewana Tha

Filmmaker Suneel Darshan, who is known for films such as Inteqam and Andaaz, has filed an FIR against the search engine giant Google, its CEO Sundar Pichai and several other employees of the corporation, alleging an infringement of the copyright of his 2017 directorial Ek Haseena Thi Ek Deewana Tha on YouTube.

Filmmaker Suneel Darshan files copyright infringement case against Google CEO Sundar Pichai and others for his film Ek Haseena Thi Ek Deewana Tha

According to several reports, the director has claimed that though he had not uploaded the movie anywhere, nor sold it to anyone, several channels on YouTube are profiteering off it and Google has refused to take the movie off those channels. His FIR, filed with the MIDC Police Station at Andheri East, alleges infringement of Sections 51, 63 and 69 of the Copyright Act of 1957.

Sharing the information, Darshan told a print publication that his faith and belief in the advancement of technology are implicit, but the infringement of his rights is a cause of grave concern. He added that his entire copyrighted movie, apart from its songs and sequences from it, have been uploaded and monetised, and he had to helplessly watch such illegal acts.

Darshan clarified that it was only after his repeated requests went unanswered that he had to seek legal help. Maintaining that he had the utmost respect for Google, he, however, said the corporation had been unfair to genuine creators. Darshan said that he has total respect for both the technology and the funds that they (Google) bring to India but added that the corporation's reluctance to work with experienced content creators and benefiting from their knowledge had only led to mutual loss, and denied quality content to the audience.

As for his next step, Suneel Darshan stated that he will move according to the law and the advice of his lawyers.



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Disney responds after Peter Dinklage slams Snow White remake; studio says they are 'consulting with dwarfism community'

Disney has issued a response over its upcoming live-action Snow White remake following criticisms made by Peter Dinklage. The Game of Thrones star blasted the Disney remake during an interview on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast, calling out the fairytale’s “f**king backwards” depictions of dwarfs.

Disney responds after Peter Dinklage slams Snow White remake; studio says they are 'consulting with dwarfism community'

A spokesperson for Disney said in a statement to Variety, “To avoid reinforcing stereotypes from the original animated film, we are taking a different approach with these seven characters and have been consulting with members of the dwarfism community. We look forward to sharing more as the film heads into production after a lengthy development period.”

The statement came in response to Dinklage’s criticism that he made during the interview. “Take a step back and look at what you’re doing there. It makes no sense to me,” Dinklage said. “You’re progressive in one way but then you’re still making that f**k*ng backwards story about seven dwarfs living in a cave together, what the fuck are you doing, man?”

Dinklage continued, “Have I done nothing to advance the cause from my soap box? I guess I’m not loud enough. I don’t know which studio that is but they were so proud of it. All love and respect to the actress and all the people who thought they were doing the right thing. But I’m just like, what are you doing?”

Dinklage said he was “a little taken aback” when the studio celebrated casting “a Latina actress as Snow White” despite telling a story with a problematic representation of dwarfs.

The live-action Snow White film is being directed by Marc Webb, best known for helming 500 Days ofSummer and the Andrew Garfield-starring Amazing Spider-Man movies. West Side Story breakout actor Rachel Zegler is starring in the title role, with Gal Gadot also on board as the villainous Evil Queen.

Disney will begin production on the film this year. The studio has not yet announced a release date.

Also Read: Peter Dinklage condemns Disney’s Snow White remake, calls it a ‘backwards story about seven dwarfs living in a cave together’



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Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech welcome their first child, a baby boy 

Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh and his actor-model wife Hazel Keech have welcomed their first child on January 25. The couple took to their respective social media handles to inform their followers that they are now parents to a baby boy.

Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech welcome their first child, a baby boy 

The statement was posted on January 26 post-midnight which read, “To all our fans, family and friends, We are elated to share that today god blessed us with a baby boy. We thank god for this blessing and wish you to respect our privacy as we welcome the little one into the world. Love, Hazel and Yuvraj."

Hazel Keech and Yuvraj Singh dated for several years before getting married in November 2016. Hazel is of British−Mauritian origins. She has worked on several projects including Salman Khan starrer Bodyguard.



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