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I Wanted the Climax of Stree to Be a Talking Point: Director Amar Kaushik
Helmed by Amar Kaushik, Stree turns on its head a regressive urban legend. The director opened up to The Quint about the climax of the film starring Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor and Pankaj Tripathi, the sequel in the works, setting the film in central India, the criticism about an item number in a film with feminist aims, his journey into Bollywood as an outsider and more. Read the entire transcript of the interview here.
Shahid Kapoor & Mira Rajput Blessed With A Baby Boy!
Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor and his wife Mira Rajput were blessed with a baby boy on Wednesday, 5 September. The couple welcomed their newborn child in Mumbai’s Hinduja Hospital.
Shahid's half brother Ishaan Khatter and his mother Neelima Azim were spotted outside the hospital. In 2016, Shahid and Mira had their first child, Misha.
Read the entire story here.
Missing Uttarakhand Woman Found, Wanted To “Marry Salman Khan”
A mentally challenged woman from Uttarakhand who landed in Mumbai because she "wanted to marry Bollywood superstar Salman Khan", was handed over by city police to her family, an official said Wednesday. The 24-year-old woman had left her home on August 11, a police official said. Read the story here.
B-Town Reacts to the S. 377 Verdict Decriminalising Homosexuality
The Supreme Court delivered a historic, landmark judgement on 6 September as it partially struck down the archaic, oppressive Section 377 of IPC, decriminalising homosexuality. While reading his judgment on Section 377 of the IPC, Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra noted, “I am what I am. So take me as I am. No one can escape from their individuality”. B-Town reacts to this jubilant news. Karan Johar, Sonam Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar and many others reacted to the verdict. Click here for the reactions.
'Namaste England' Trailer Launch
The trailer of Namaste England, starring Arjun Kaporr and Parineeti Chopra, has just been released. Produced and directed by Vipul Shah, it revolves around a couple’s relationship across borders. The film will release on 19 October. Read more here.
Shahid Kapoor's Twitter and Instagram Account Hacked
After Kriti Sanon, it looks like Shahid Kapoor’s Instagram and Twitter feeds have been taken over by what looks like, Turkish cyber cell. His timeline is flooded with YouTube clips of songs, old Bollywood film clips and more. Read the full story here.
Nick Jonas's Former Girlfriend Reacts to His Engagement With Priyanka Chopra
Nick Jonas's former girlfriend, Olivia Culpo was asked about the engagement of Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra. Culpo, who dated Nick for two years, until their relationship ended in 2015, told a Hollywood tabloid, "I think that any time, anybody can find love, especially in this industry - because it's difficult. You can see there's a track record of things not working out. So I am happy for him. I wish everybody can find love and happiness. That does not mean I would not wish that for him."
Kiara Advani Reacts to Rumours of 'Cheek-Job' In Latest Photo
Kiara Advani recently appeared at an event in Mumbai wearing a stunning black number. But the trolls on the photo had some unpleasant things to say about her appearance. Some suggested that her “cheek-job” did not look good. But the Lust Stories actor gave it back to them on her Instagram story. "Wow just reading these comments!! Calm down peeps don’t jump to conclusions. You might not fancy the cheeks but it was no doctor just some yummy biryani from the night before,” said Kiara.
Bengali Actor Payel Chakraborty Found Dead At Hotel In Kolkata
Bengali TV and film actor Payel Chakraborty was reportedly found dead on Wednesday (5 September) at Siliguri hotel. According to a report in TOI, the preliminary investigations suggest that the actor died under mysterious circumstances.
Dilip Kumar Diagnosed With Pneumonia
Legendary actor Dilip Kumar, who was admitted to Lilavati hospital here due to chest infection, has been diagnosed with mild pneumonia, his wife Saira Banu said Thursday.
The 95-year-old actor was admitted to Lilavati hospital in suburban Bandra on Wednesday, reports PTI.
'Stree' Crosses the Rs 50-Crore Mark
Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor’s Stree has raked in Rs 54.89 crore at the box office in less than a week’s time. The Amar Kaushik film is going great guns at the box office. Read more here.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to Receive Meryl Streep Award for Excellence
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will be honoured with the inaugural Meryl Streep Award for Excellence at the first Women in Film and Television (WIFT) India Awards.
The Miss World 1994, will receive the award on Saturday at the Hyatt Regency here, reports hollywoodreporter.com.
According to IANS, WIFT India said that Aishwarya will receive the award for showcasing a 'distinction in her craft and for expanding the role of women within the entertainment industry.'
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