QuickE: Sonam Gets Flak for Kashmir Remark; New ‘Saaho’ Song

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Sonam Kapoor; A still from the Saaho song Bad Boy.

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1. Sonam Responds to the Flak She Received for Kashmir Comment

In an interview with BBC, Sonam said that, “It’s heartbreaking to see where the situation has landed right now but I am very patriotic.” She also suggested that staying silent, according to her, is the best way to deal with the situation.

Recently, a video of Sonam Kapoor commenting on the ongoing Kashmir situation went viral. The Veere Di Wedding actor received much flak for her reaction. Now, the actor has taken to social media to hit back. She asked people to “calm down” and “get a life.”

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2. Hina Khan Takes Part in Independence Day Parade in New York

Hina Khan celebrates Independence Day in the US.(Photo Courtesy: Instagram)

Hina Khan is currently in the US and she was part of the Indian Independence Day parade in New York. The actor is accompanied by beau Rocky Jaiswal, and she shared photos and videos from the event. Dressed in a beautiful red and white striped saree, Hina is seen waving the tricolour. Earlier this year she made her debut at the Cannes Film Festival.

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3. Karan Johar on Drug Controversy: Will Take Legal Route Next Time

Filmmaker Karan Johar. (File Photo: IANS)

Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar, in an interview with Rajeev Masand, has opened up about the recent controversy where celebrities at his house party were accused of consuming drugs. In the interview, the filmmaker spoke about why he didn’t find it necessary to put out any statement earlier and called the accusations “baseless”.

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4. ‘Saaho’ Song: Prabhas & Jacqueline’s Onscreen Chemistry in Bad Boy

A new song from Saaho just dropped.(Photo Courtesy: YouTube Screengrab)

The makers of upcoming action thriller film Saaho just dropped a new song from the film. Titled ‘Bad Boy’, the song stars Bahubali actor Prabhas and Jacqueline Fernandez as the two dance their hearts out. A peppy song with catchy lyrics, the song is has been sung by Badshah and Neeti Mohan.

Listen to it here:

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5. Ritesh Batra to Direct Vidya Balan as Indira Gandhi in Web Series

Filmmaker Ritesh Batra of Irrfan Khan’sThe Lunch Box and Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Photograph fame will be directing Vidya Balan's debut web-series where the actor will essay the role of Indira Gandhi.

Vidya has bought the rights to journalist Sagarika Ghose's book Indira: India's Most Powerful Prime Minister on which the series will be based.

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