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  • Diljit Dosanjh gave Kangana Ranaut a piece of mind and we’re here for it

    Diljit Dosanjh gave Kangana Ranaut a piece of mind and we’re here for it

    An epic Twitter feud between Kangana Ranaut and Diljit Dosanjh over the ongoing farmer’s protests in India is making headlines across the subcontinent. In case, you have no idea what happened, keep reading.

    The fight started when Dosanjh hit out at Ranaut for misidentifying an elderly Sikh woman from the farmers’ protest as Bilquis Bano – the octogenarian who made international headlines during the anti-CAA protests earlier this year in the Delhi neighbourhood of Shaheen Bagh – and said the woman joined the protest for Rs 100 only. Ranaut later deleted the tweet after she was called out for spreading misinformation.

    Sharing a video of the woman speaking on the issue, Dosanjh advised Kangana to listen to the video.

    “One should not be this blind,” he added.

    What followed was an ugly war of words with Dosanjh counter-attacking in Punjabi. Kangana did not hold herself back while attacking Diljit, referring to him as “Karan Johar ke paltu“.

    In response to this, Dosanjh told Kangana that she is well-versed with the art of playing with people’s emotions. No surprises there. The actor has on several occasions also propagated hate against Pakistan.

    Kangana continued to drag KJo into the conversation without any reason. Her hatred for the filmmaker is hardly a secret.

    Diljit further pointed out to Kangana that he is a Punjabi and not a “Bollywood wala” and that Bollywood invites him to do films.

    Kangana then hit back by accusing the Punjabi singer of provoking farmers against the country.

    When one Twitter user called out the actor for insinuating that Johar offers work in exchange for sex, Kangana attacked him also.

    However, Diljit did not stop and continued to school Kangana over her irresponsible statements.

    Other Punjabi artists including Mika Singh and Gippy Grewal stepped in to support Diljit and voice their distaste over Kangana’s comments.

    Case registered against Kangana

    Meanwhile, the Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has sent a legal notice to actor Kangana Ranaut, seeking an unconditional apology for her “derogatory” tweets against farmers and activists involved in the protest against the Centre’s farm laws. They have also requested Ranaut to remove the particular tweets.

    “We have sent a legal notice to Kangana for her derogatory tweet calling the aged mother of a farmer as a woman available for Rs 100. Her tweets portray farmers protest as anti-national. We demand an unconditional apology from her for her insensitive remarks on farmers protest,” said president of DSGMC Manjinder Singh Sirsa, in a tweet.

    Farmer’s Protest

    Thousands of farmers have gathered at Delhi’s gateways to demand a repeal of the Centre’s three new farm laws. The protesting farmers, mainly from Punjab and Haryana as well as Uttar Pradesh, are worried the new laws will eliminate the safety cushion of a Minimum Support Price and procurement system, while rendering ineffective the mandi system that ensures earnings for various stakeholders in the farm sector.

    The government has been in talks with farmer leaders to resolve the issue.

  • Superstar Rajinikanth launches his own political party

    Putting an end to all speculations, Tamil actor Rajinikanth on Thursday announced that he would launch his political party in January 2021, months ahead of the Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu. He said an official declaration regarding the same will be made on December 31.

    In a brief statement released on Twitter, Rajinikanth said that his party would fight the Assembly election in 2021 and “emerge victorious”.

    “A non-corrupt, honest, transparent and secular party with a spiritual politics” would “definitely win the next elections,” read the superstar’s tweet.

    However, the actor did not clarify whether he would contest the 2021 state elections. In March 2020, Rajinikanth had said that he would not be a Chief Minister candidate or contest the polls. But sources close to the actor said he would actively take part in election campaigns and rallies while staying secure in a strict bio-bubble.

    Shortly after his tweet, Rajinikanth addressed a press conference in which he explained his reasons for joining the politics. He said that his aim was to bring a change in Tamil Nadu.

    “I am just an instrument. Only people can bring about change. If I win, it is the people’s victory. If I am defeated, it will be their defeat. We need to change everything. If not now, then never,” he said.

    Rajinikanth had announced his entry into politics in 2017 at a time when Tamil Nadu faced a vacuum after the demise of AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa and ailing of DMK chief M Karunanidhi.

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    Soon after the announcement, fans of Rajnikanth burst crackers and distributed sweets in Tiruchirappalli.

    Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam (OPS) welcomed Rajnikanth’s entry into politics and hinted towards a possible coalition as well.

    “We welcome great actor Rajinikanth’s decision to enter politics. In politics, anything can happen. If there is any chance, an alliance can be formed with his party,” Panneerselvam told the media.

    Tamil Nadu is set to go to Assembly elections in 2021.

  • Shah Rukh Khan spotted sporting a new look for upcoming film ‘Pathan’

    Shah Rukh Khan was spotted outside Yash Raj Studios sporting long locks, reportedly his new look for upcoming film Pathan.

    Pictures of the actor which have gone viral on social media show him with his long hair that half-tied at the back. Even at 55, the actor was looking dapper in a white t-shirt and denim jeans paired with sneakers.

    As per reports, Deepika Padukone will reunite with him for the film. The actress made her Bollywood debut opposite SRK in Om Shanti Om and has gone on to star with him in several films including Chennai Express and Happy New Year.

    Pathan is being directed by Siddharth Anand and also stars John Abraham. The film marks SRK’s comeback to the big screen after a hiatus of more than two years. His last release was Zero in 2018 which was a commercial and box-office flop.

    The film is expected to release by the fall of next year. Although the film’s official release date has not been announced yet, rumours and reports say that the film will most likely be released on October 2, 2021

  • Abhishek Bachchan is unrecognisable in leaked pictures from upcoming film

    Abhishek Bachchan is unrecognisable in leaked pictures from upcoming film

    Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan is unrecognisable in the pictures leaked from the sets of his upcoming thriller Bob Biswas. Pictures of the actor wearing a blue shirt and dark pants, a wig and large glasses have gone viral on social media.

    Bachchan is even sporting a big paunch.

    According to details, the actor is currently shooting for the film in Kolkata. In the film, he will be playing the character of Bob Biswas, an intriguing character from Sujoy Ghosh’s Kahaani, starring Vidya Balan. The film also stars Chitrangda Singh.

    The movie is a spin-off to the 2012 thriller Kahaani. It is produced by Gauri Khan and Gaurav Verma under Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment alongside Sujoy Ghosh’s Bound Script Production.

    It is directed by debutante filmmaker Diya Annapurna Ghosh. The film went on floors on January 24, 2020. Balan is most likely to have a cameo in the thriller.

    Bachchan’s last release Ludo was well-received by audiences and critics alike.

  • Netflix in trouble for kissing scenes in temple in ‘A Suitable Boy’

    Netflix in trouble for kissing scenes in temple in ‘A Suitable Boy’

    An Indian state on Sunday asked police to investigate Netflix series A Suitable Boy after a member of the country’s ruling party objected to scenes in the series, in which a Hindu girl kisses a Muslim boy against the backdrop of a Hindu temple.

    The series, based on an English novel by one of India’s leading writers Vikram Seth, follows a young girl’s quest for a husband in the backdrop of newly independent India (1951). It is directed by celebrated Indian filmmaker Mira Nair.

    “It has extremely objectionable scenes that have hurt the feelings of a particular religion,” Narottam Mishra, the interior minister of the central state of Madhya Pradesh, said on Twitter.

    “I’ve directed police officers to get this controversial content tested” to determine “what legal action can be taken against the producer-director of the film for hurting religious sentiments”.

    He later said: “For objectionable scenes in the web series A Suitable Boy, an FIR has been lodged against Monika Shergill (Vice President Content, Netflix India) and Ambika Khurana (Director, Public Policy at Netflix) associated with the management under Section 295 A (willfully hurting religious sentiments) in the Civil Lines Police Station of Reeva.”

    Gaurav Tiwari, a leader of the youth wing of India’s ruling Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which also governs Madhya Pradesh, has filed a separate complaint against Netflix and warned of street protests by Hindus if the series is not taken off the platform. He also accused the show and streaming platform of promoting ‘love jihad’ – a term radical Hindu groups use to accuse Muslim men of converting Hindu women by marriage.

    A Netflix India spokesman declined comment on the police complaint.

    It is pertinent to mention here that the six-part series was officially commissioned by BBC Studios and produced on a budget of £16 million making it one of the most expensive BBC series ever made. Netflix is the exclusive distributor of the series for all global territories, except continental North America and China. It released on the streaming platform on October 23, 2020.

    Social media commentators say the scope for creative freedom is narrowing in India, especially when it involves any depiction of Hindu-Muslim relations.

    Many Indians took to Twitter demanding a boycott of Netflix, which sees India as one of its most promising growth markets, but where its shows have faced legal challenges.

    Last month, a unit of India’s Tata conglomerate withdrew a jewellery advertisement featuring a Hindu-Muslim family celebrating a baby shower, following threats to one of its stores and wide criticism on social media.

    Earlier this month, the Indian government announced rules to regulate content on video streaming platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Walt Disney’s Hotstar.

  • ‘Be our guest’: Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri invite fans to stay at their house

    ‘Be our guest’: Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri invite fans to stay at their house

    Imagine getting a chance to stay at Shah Rukh Khan’s house and living like a superstar. That too for free.

    That dream might just become a reality on Valentine’s Day 2021 as SRK’s wife Gauri Khan offers a couple a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend two nights at their home in Delhi, the city where she and her husband grew up.

    In a tweet, the interior designer shared that she has collaborated with Airbnb and is offering fans a chance to be their guest. To get a chance to stay at the Khans’ residence, fans need to share what an ‘Open Arms Welcome’ – a nod to SRK’s signature pose – means to them by November 30.

    Sharing details, Gauri in an interview said: “I have personally curated the itinerary for our Airbnb guest. They will be treated to a special home-cooked meal which has all of our family’s favourite foods, a movie marathon session of watching Shah Rukh’s favourite films, and souvenirs as keepsakes, to fondly remember and cherish their time in our home.”

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    When asked why they decided to host guests at their residence, Gauri said: “Our family loves hosting people at home and we feel that it is truly the best way to welcome and bond with loved ones.”

    “One of the central aspects of staying at an Airbnb that has always fascinated me is the role that the hosts play. They add a touch of warmth to one’s entire travel and stay experience, and that’s why I believe their role is so critical. The idea to open our Delhi home came after a trip to LA with the entire family — we had stayed at an Airbnb and had a fantastic experience. It was then that we decided that we want to welcome people into our home too and give them a memorable experience as hosts.”

    Further while talking about the house and its decor, Gauri shared while the whole house is special to her two corners of it are her absolute fav.

    “The first is what I like to call the ‘nostalgia wall’ in Shah Rukh’s and my bedroom,” shared Gauri. “It is a selection of things which hold significance to us as a family. It includes Aryan’s first badminton racket; Suhana’s favourite make-up brushes and butterflies she has collected over the years; AbRam’s first birthday gift, which is an exquisite silver mirror and comb. Even an art piece that Shah Rukh bought from his early travels, that is emblematic of his love for pizza, is on the wall.”

    “The second is a wall adorned with handmade cards that Shah Rukh and I exchanged during our early courtship period.”

    SRK and Gauri’s residence is located in the South Delhi neighborhood of Panchsheel Park.

    “With so many memories of our early days in Delhi, the city holds a very special place in our hearts,” shared SRK while talking about the house.

    Take an in-depth tour of the house in this video:

  • Bollywood actor Asif Basra found dead, suicide suspected

    Bollywood actor Asif Basra, who was recognised for his roles in Jab We Met, Koi Po Che! and Ek Villian was found hanging at a private guest house in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. He was 53.

    According to reports, Basra’s body was discovered by the police and a team of forensic experts is on the spot to investigate the death. Initial investigation has revealed that Basra committed suicide by hanging himself with the leash of his pet dog. As per the police, Basra had returned from a stroll in the locality along with his dog, just before the alleged suicide.

    It is also being reported that the actor had a property on lease in the area for the past five-six years and often visited it. Some reports have also suggested that the actor, who was under depression, was staying there with a British woman. However, no suicide note has been recovered from the place.

    Basra was born in Maharashtra’s Amravati in 1967. He moved to Mumbai in 1989 to pursue a career in acting. In a career that spanned over two-decades, Basra played supporting parts in many popular films including Once Upon a Time in Mumbai, Krrish 3, Hichki as well as the Hollywood film Outsourced.

    The actor’s most recent outing was Amazon Prime Video’s smash-hit series Paatal Lok.

    Basra’s suicide comes almost five months after his Kai Po Che! co-star Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his apartment on June 14.

    Several Bollywood stars including Emran Hashmi, Manoj Bajpayee and Raees director Rahul Dholakia expressed their shock over his sudden death.

  • Bollywood thrashed for ‘ruining’ Junoon’s iconic ‘Sayonee’

    Bollywood thrashed for ‘ruining’ Junoon’s iconic ‘Sayonee’

    Bollywood’s golden days are long gone. One of the world’s biggest film industries is now surviving on remakes and its latest remake has irked Pakistanis for ‘ruining’ a classic.

    Lucky Nadiadwala’s upcoming musical thriller Sayonee includes a remake of Junoon’s 90’s classic Sayonee. The remake has been sung by the much-loved playback artist Arijit Singh. According to Indian media, the music of the song has been composed by Joy-Anjan, while Alaukik Rahi penned the lyrics.

    The makers of the film dropped the teaser for the song on Tuesday.

    “Get ready to revive the 90’s legendary song,” read the caption of the teaser.

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    The modern rendition has left Pakistanis fuming, who took to Twitter to express their rage.

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    Some users even appealed to Prime Minister Imran Khan to take action against India for this.

    A Twitter user also pointed out that this is not the first time Bollywood did something like this.

    Meanwhile, Salman Ahmad, sharing his thoughts on the song said: “Now Bollywood is singing Junoon. Sayonee has become the most covered, most performed Pakistani song in the subcontinent.”

  • ‘Gully Boy’ actor Vijay Raaz arrested in molestation case

    ‘Gully Boy’ actor Vijay Raaz arrested in molestation case

    Bollywood actor Vijay Raaz was arrested for allegedly molesting a crew member while shooting in Gondia, Maharashtra, and has subsequently been granted bail.

    According to reports, Atul Kulkarni, Additional Superintendent of Police, Gondia, Maharashtra said: “The woman came to us with the complaint, saying she was molested by Vijay Raaz in a hotel where the film crew is staying. Based on her complaint, we lodged an FIR and arrested Raaz the next morning. A local court later granted him conditional bail.”

    “The court has said he has to appear before the investigation officer whenever needed,” Kulkarni added.

    He further said: “We collected evidence of the incident and then proceeded to arrest Raaz. There are eye-witnesses from the crew who have spoken to us about the accusation being true.”

    The alleged incident reportedly took place on the set of Vidya Balan’s upcoming film Sherni. The film is being shot in the jungles of Balaghat, about 40 km away in neighbouring Madhya Pradesh and is based on the story of Pandharkawda ‘problem tigress’ T1, nicknamed Avni, which was shot dead on November 2, 2018. Balan is playing the role of the divisional forest officer who had handled the operation to catch Avni. She was also in Gondia for the film shoot.

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    Raaz, 57, is primarily popular for his comic roles, notably the marigold-chewing wedding planner PK Dubey in Mira Nair’s 2001 release, Monsoon Wedding. His other hit performances have come in films such as Run, Dhamaal, Gully Boy and Welcome. Raaz was also part of Amazon Prime’s superhit web series Made in Heaven. He was last seen in Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana’s Gulabo Sitabo and Lootcase.

  • Abhishek Bachchan responds to reports of Big B being injured and hospitalized

    Abhishek Bachchan responds to reports of Big B being injured and hospitalized

    Social media was recently abuzz with rumours that the Big B of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan is injured and in the hospital.

    Responding to the rumours, Amitabh’s son Abhishek Bachchan was quoted telling Spotboye that he and his family are entirely clueless about where the reports had come from and questioned those asking him for a clarification.

    He said: “I ask because he’s sitting right in front of me. That must be his duplicate in the hospital.”

    Fans were worried for the actor after reports of him being injured and hospitalised emerged considering he recovered from coronavirus just a few months back.