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Randhir Kapoor tests Covid positive, hospitalized

Post Date: May 4, 2021

Bollywood actor-filmmaker Randhir Kapoor has been tested positive for Covid-19 and has been hospitalised, authorities at Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. "Veteran actor Shri Randhir Kapoor is admitted to Kokilaben Ambani Hospital Mumbai for Covid-19 treatment last night. His condition remains stable," Dr Santosh Shetty, CEO and Executive Director, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital,...

‘Shooter Dadi’ Chandro Tomar dies due to Covid


Shooter Chandro Tomar, fondly known as Shooter Dadi, died after battling Covid in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Actress Bhumi Pednekar, who played Chandro in the 2019 film "Saand Ki Aankh", says Chandro Tomar's death comes as a "personal loss" to her. "It is completely devastating to know that Chandro dadi is not with us anymore. It really...

Irrfan Khan, Bhanu Athaiya get mention ‘In Memoriam’


Irrfan Khan and Bhanu Athaiya were the Indian film personalities honoured in the "In Memoriam" montage showcased at the 93rd Academy Awards ceremony. Sean Connery and Chadwick Boseman were also among many others that the Academy remembered in the special tribute segment. Oscar nominee Angela Bassett gave a speech with the tribute, which was shown...

Oscars 2021: Nomadland, Hopkins, McDormand win top honors


The 93rd Academy Awards ceremony will go down in history as one that celebrated inclusivity as never before. From an all-black producing team being nominated for Best Picture, to Asian origin actors taking home the trophy, to deaf and mute presenter Marlee Matlin -- the Oscars this year made space for life in all its...

Huge screen can’t be erased by your phone: Boman Irani


Good writing is the need of the hour, feels actor Boman Irani, to sustain audience interest at a time when OTT provides a surfeit of choice. "The OTT platform gives an opportunity not only for writers but also actors and technicians. However, on OTT, there are thousands of choices. It takes 10 to 15 minutes...

Maanvi Gagroo goes global with ‘Islands of Contentment’


By Neeru Saluja She’s everyone’s favorite with her popular roles in Four More Shots Please!, Made in Heaven, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan and Udja Chaman. Talented actor Maanvi Gagroo now takes a global leap with international writer-director Rahul Chittella in the virtual show ‘Islands of Contentment’. Co-produced by Hypokrit Productions and The Tank, Islands of Contentment...

Rahman, Mira Nair, Anupam in BAFTA Breakthrough India jury


Ten winners from the fields of television, films and games, selected by a jury including AR Rahman, Anupam Kher and Mira Nair, are to receive one-to-one mentoring and career guidance at the BAFTA Breakthrough India Initiative, besides full voting BAFTA membership and access to BAFTA events and networking opportunities, in the UK and internationally. Artists...

Padma Shri actor Vivekh passes away


Tamil movie comedian and Padma Shri recipient Vivekh passed away at a private hospital in Chennai. He was 59. He was admitted to SIMS Hospital after showing "acute coronary syndrome with cardiogenic shock". Vivekh, who was in a critical condition, was put on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) support, the hospital said. Condoling his death, Telangana Governor and...

Marvel unveil first Asian superhero Shang-Chi


Marvel Studios have unveiled the teaser trailer and first look of their first superhero film with an Asian protagonist, "Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings". The launch happened to mark the birthday of Canadian actor Simu Liu, who plays the title role of superhero Shang-Chi. The film directed by Destin Daniel Cretton is...