QuickE: Viju Khote No More; Ma Anand Sheela Speaks to KJo
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1. ‘Kaalia’ No More: ‘Sholay’ Actor Viju Khote Passes Away
‘Sardar maine aapk namak khaaya hai, sardar’, this popular dialogue from Ramesh Sippy’s blockbuster Sholay is probably actor Viju Khote’s most memorable line in Hindi cinema. According to reports, 77-year-old Viju Khote passed away early on Monday morning in Mumbai after suffering from ill health for a long time.
Born on 17 December, 1945, Viju Khote has acted in more than 300 films in Hindi and Marathi, but his most popular role would be the one as Kaalia, one of Gabbar Singh’s men, in Sholay.
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2. Was Shocked: Ma Anand Sheela Speaks About Osho’s Accusation to KJo
Ma Anand Sheela, secretary of late godman Bhagwan Rajneesh (popularly known as Osho), is currently in India. In a conversation with filmmaker Karan Johar, she spoke about the way of life at Rajneeshpuram, a utopian city for Rajneesh’s followers in rural Oregon in the US, the controversies surrounding her and how she still follows the communal lifestyle.
When questioned about Osho accusing her of arson, wiretapping, attempted murder and mass poisonings, she said that she was shocked.
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3. My Parents Were Shocked to Find I Was Sexually Active: Kangana
If there’s one thing Kangana Ranaut is known for, it’s speaking her mind without feeling the need to tiptoe around controversial subjects. Speaking at a recent media event, the Manikarnika actor opened up about the taboo that surrounds sex in India saying that “parents should be happy with children having sex” since it was an “important aspect of everyone’s life”. “When you want sex, just have it. Don't be obsessed,” she explained.
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4. ‘Mardaani 2’ Teaser: Rani ‘Won’t Stop’ Till She Hits Back Hard
Rani Mukerji is all set to return as a fiery cop in Mardaani 2 five years later, after the huge success of Mardaani. Yash Raj Films released a date announcement teaser of the same, where Rani is seen reprising her role as Shivani Shivaji Roy. “This Navratri, good will triumph over evil. Mark the date,” the makers wrote on Twitter while sharing the teaser. The film will be releasing on 13 December.
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5. Alia, Deepika and Kartik Aaryan to Team up for SLB’s Next?
Ever since Inshallah has been shelved, there have been a lot of speculations as to what Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next project will be. Recently, Alia Bhatt was spotted near the director’s office, and according to a report by mid-day, Alia and Bhansali are teaming up for a film on Gangubai Kothewali. As of now, the movie has been titled Gangubai.
The latest rumour seems to be that Kartik Aaryan might also be part of the project. The actor was clicked outside Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s office. Not just Kartik, even Deepika Padukone was seen entering the filmmaker’s office.
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