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'Rangeela Raja' Passed With Three Cuts by FCAT
The battle of words with the Central Board Of Film Certification (CBFC) has ended for Pahlaj Nihalani. His film "Rangeela Raja", which had been ordered 20 cuts by the Examining Committee, has now been passed with only three cuts by the Film Certificate Appellate Tribunal (FCAT), also known as the Tribunal.
But according to Nihalani, even those cuts are unjustified, reports IANS.
"They have objection on my using names from the Ramayan and the Mahabharat. Do they think they own these scriptures? The holy books belong to all of us. And we know how to respect them.
"They also feel I was disrespecting women in the film. I've never done that in my 40 years as a filmmaker. In our family, women run the show," Nihalani said.
Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech Expecting Their First Child?
Cricketer Yuvraj Singh and actor Hazel Keech are reportedly expecting their first child. The couple was spotted at the lavish Isha Ambani-Anand Piramal wedding. While there has been no official announcement yet, according to Mumbai Mirror, guests at the wedding were found to be congratulating the couple. Read more here.
Here’s What Nick Has to Say About His Baby Plans With Priyanka
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas tied the knot on 1 and 2 December in two lavish wedding in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Are the couple already making plans for raising a family together? Well, it seems to be on Nick’s mind.
'Simmba' Will Be Blockbuster: Deepika
Actress Deepika Padukone, who just got married to long time boyfriend actor Ranveer Singh has said her husband's forthcoming film "Simmba" will be a blockbuster.
"I think it has success written all over it. So, I think we are just focused on his film's release and then, we will figure out honeymoon and birthday all after that," said Deepika here at the Nicklodean Kids Choice Awards 2018 on Thursday, reports IANS.
At the trailer launch of "Simmba", Ranveer had mentioned that he made Deepika watch few rushes of the film and she had complimented him saying "Hot lag raha hai". On Thursday, reiterating that, Deepika said: "Yes I did when I watched the trailer. Of course, I loved it."
Abhishek Bachchan to Work in 'Breathe 2'
Abhishek Bachchan is all set to make his debut in the digital entertainment space with the second season of Breathe with Amazon Prime. Amit Sadh would reprise his role as police officer Kabir Sawant. Madhavan played the lead in the first season.
Deepika to Start Film on Laxmi Agarwal Early Next Year
Actress Deepika Padukone, who will next be seen on-screen playing the role of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal in Meghna Gulzar's yet untitled film, says they will start working on the film early next year.
Deepika was interacting with the media at Nicklodean Kids Choice Awards 2018 here on Thursday.
Laxmi was attacked at the age of 15 and she had to undergo several surgeries. Later, she took up the job of helping acid attack survivors and continues to promote campaigns to stop acid attacks.
She even received the US State Department's International Women of Courage Award in 2014 from the former US First Lady Michelle Obama.
Deepika will also turn producer with the film, reports IANS.
Oscar Nominee Sandra Locke Dies at 74
Actress and director Sondra Locke, who received a supporting actress Oscar nomination in her first movie role for "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter", is dead.
She died on November 3 at 74, but the news has emerged now. The Los Angeles County Public Health Department confirmed her death, reported variety.com.
She died due to breast and bone cancer, according to Radar Online, which reported that she was laid to rest at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park and Mortuary.
Locke had a contentious relationship of more than a decade with Clint Eastwood, who first cast her in "The Outlaw Josey Wales".
Alia Bhatt Responds to Being Termed a ‘Senior’ to Janhvi and Sara
Alia Bhatt made her Hindi film debut at the early age of 19 with Student of The Year. Now other star kids like Janhvi Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan have made their Hindi film debut this year.
How does it feel when people term her as 'senior' to Janhvi and Sara, she said:
“I am not a senior. If you call it senior, then I am a senior to them but I don’t think there is such kind of vibe between us and they are not very much younger than me”.
Jisshu Sengupta’s Look in ‘Manikarnika’
Piku actor Jisshu Sengupta’s look as Maharaja Gangadhar Rao in Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi has been released. He would be playing Kangana aka Manikarnika’s husband in the film. Read more here.
Riteish Deshmukh To Play a Dwarf In 'Marjaavaan'
Riteish Deshmukh is all set to play a dwarf in Marjaavaan. As per reports, he will be playing the role of a villain once again, after Shraddha Kapoor and Siddharth Malhotra’s Ek Villain. Marjaavan also stars Siddharth Malhotra, Tara Sutaria and Rakul Preet Singh and is directed by Milap Milan Zaveri. The film is slated to release on 2 Oct 2019.
‘Zero’: Shah Rukh Khan Releases New Dialogue Promo
Shah Rukh Khan is all set to woo his audience as Bauu Singh in Zero. The makers have released a new dialogue promo, Bhabhi Ke Naam Ki Biryani. Check it out here.
Diego Luna, Scoot Mcnairy to Return for 'Narcos: Mexico' Season 2
Actors Diego Luna and Scott McNairy will reprise their roles from Narcos: Mexico season 1 for the second chapter.
Netflix on Friday announced that Luna and McNairy will star in the upcoming second season of Narcos: Mexico, read a statement.
Production recently began on season two in Mexico. Luna was recently honoured with a Critics' Choice Award nomination for Best Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in in the show. The series itself also garnered a WGA nomination in the episodic drama category.
Ranveer Singh Shares New 'Simmba' Poster
Ranveer Singh has shared a new poster for his upcoming film Simmba. Simmba is directed by Rohit Shetty and also stars Sara Ali Khan. The film is produced by Dharma Productions and will release on 28 December.
Sona Mohapatra Campaigns to Remove Kailash Kher From Delhi Concert
Singer Sona Mohapatra has appealed to the Delhi government to remove Kailash Kher from the Mayur Utsav, a cultural festival that begins on 14 December. She has started a change.org petition #WhyKailashKher, to garner support.
Sona Mohapatra has accused Kailash Kher of sexual misconduct on multiple occasions. She described these incidents in a series of tweets posted in October.
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