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SC quashes FIR against Malayalam actress Priya Varrier


The top court also barred registration of any further FIR against her in connection with the same controversial song in the film which is still under production. Observing that no case is made out for an offence of hurting any religious sentiments, a bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and...

‘Manto’ to open Singapore South Asian film fest


We are delighted to screen 'Manto' as the opening film at Sg.SAIFF. 'Manto' was very much a South Asian writer, Nandita said in a statement. But unlike the Europeans, we South Asians do not own this identity, despite many cultural and social similarities amongst the countries in the region. Therefore, it is important...

‘Shubh Mangal Saavdhan’ clocks a year, actors nostalgic


The film was produced by Aanand L. Rai. Bhumi took to Instagram and wrote: Ayushmann, Mudit and Sugandha forever. Thank you Aanand L. Rai and R.S. Prasanna.. for giving us this experience. All technicians, I miss my 'Shubh Mangal Saavdhan' family. One year of 'Shubh Mangal Saavdhan'. Ayushmann has also shared his excitement on...

Nandita Das to protest against gender inequality at TIFF


Nandita took to Twitter and wrote: At TIFF, in addition to 'Manto' North American premiere, I will participate in 'Share her journey' and will share my perspective along with six incredible women at a public rally hosted by the festival. Can't wait. The filmmaker, who earlier attended the film's screening at the Cannes...

Making it all about male chauvinism is ridiculous: Sonu’s response to Kangana


Sonu has walked out of Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi owing to his professional commitment towards 'Simmba'. But Kangana, the leading lady of the film, has claimed that he left the movie as he refused to work under a woman director. Sonu on Saturday came out with an official statement, saying gender had...

Akshay Kumar not part of Arjun N. Kapoor’s new ventures


Kapoor was interacting with the media at the launch of Studio Five Elements along with Prerna Arora, Ahmed Khan and Shaira Khan on Friday here. Akshay had given big hits like Rustom, Toilet-Ek Prem Katha and Pad Man with Kapoor and Prerna Arora working for their previous production house KriArj Entertainment. We are very...

One should be a good actor to last long on screen: Nishant Malkani


No matter whose son or daughter you are, if your acting is poor, the audience will not like you. A true actor is known for his or her great acting only. To remain on the screens for a long time, one should be a good actor, Nishant told IANS here. He will feature...

Arjun Kapoor looks at doing bigger and better things with new venture


Studio Five Elements will be involved in production, acquisitions, distribution and also cater to the digital platform. Arjun Kapoor expressed that the creative team is looking at bigger and better things with the launch of Studio Five Elements. When you start something new, you're full of dreams and that is what we are,...

Retro Mumbai underworld to come alive in ‘Rise and Fall of Bambai’


Interacting with the media at the launch of Studio Five Elements on Friday, along with his co-producers Prerna Arora and Arjun N. Kapoor here, Khan said: It's a production which is handled by my wife. We are producing two more films. One is 'The Rise and Fall of Bambai'. It's about the underworld...