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Nagini Racism Row Mars ‘Fantastic Beasts 2’ Final Trailer
The final trailer of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald has left the Internet more abuzz than usual. Eddie Redmayne returns in the film as Newt Scamander, and is joined by Jude Law - who plays a young Dumbledore - and Johnny Depp - who portrays the grisly Grindelwald. Katherine Waterston returns to the franchise as Tina Goldstein.
But more importantly, the trailer introduced us to ‘Nagini’ (played by Claudia Kim), years before she eventually became Lord Voldemort’s snake and the immensely important Horcrux. A huge surprise for the franchise’s fans. Read more here.
Big B, Aamir Promote ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ in Tamil and Telugu
Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan-starrer Thugs Of Hindostan will be dubbed in Tamil and Telugu. The film's director Vijay Krishna Acharya says he wants to share the movie with the audiences across India.
The stars have shot a video featuring them as they announce the film's release in Tamil and Telugu. Check out Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan promote the film in Tamil and Telugu. Read more here.
Sara Ali Khan to Make Her Debut on 'Koffee With Karan' With Saif Ali Khan?
Saif Ali Khan’s firstborn, Sara, who is making her Bollywood debut with Simmba, will be on the Koffee with Karan couch with her father. It would mark Sara’s first big interview, and who better than Karan Johar to introduce her to the world?
“Morni Banke” From ‘Badhaai Ho’ Is Perfect for the Groove Mood
Another number from the Ayushmann Khurrana-Sanya Malhotra-Neena Gupta-starrer Badhaai Ho has just been released. “Morni Banke”, composed by Tanishk Bagchi and sung by Guru Randhawa and Neha Kakkar, is pretty much the wedding dance number we have been waiting for. Read more here.
An Eyewitness Account of What Happened Between Tanushree & Nana
Actor Tanushree Dutta has again named veteran actor Nana Patekar for sexually harassing her on the sets of the film Horn 'Ok' Pleassss in 2008.
Tanushree accused Nana Patekar of wanting to touch her inappropriately and having insisted on shooting an intimate song sequence in the film, even though it was not mentioned in her contract.
Now journalist Janice Sequeira has taken to social media to share an eyewitness account of the incident - she happened to be on the sets that day covering the shoot on behalf of Aaj Tak and Headlines Today. Her account resonates closely with that of Tanushree’s interview with Zoom TV. Read more here.
Tahira My Biggest Inspiration: Ayushmann
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana says his wife Tahira, who has been detected with pre-invasive breast cancer, is his biggest inspiration.
Ayushmann on Wednesday re-tweeted a post by Tahira where she wrote: "I had once heard that if you talk to your plants, they grow. Breasts are no different. They grow, become ripe and full and then droop. So, I had long monologue sessions in the bathroom, waiting for my left breast to grow too....' My two bit on breast cancer."
To this, the "Vicky Donor" actor wrote: "Dear Tahira, you have become my biggest inspiration. It takes immense courage to share your challenge with everybody. You will be victorious. I have started seeing life through a different prism because of you."
Anupam Kher Urges Manmohan Singh to Watch 'the Accidental Prime Minister'
Anupam Kher has urged Manmohan Singh to watch "The Accidental Prime Minister", in which the actor essays the former Prime Minister.
Anupam, who has wished Singh on his 86th birthday on Wednesday, tweeted: "Respected Dr Manmohan Singh! Here is wishing you a very happy and healthy birthday. Maybe I will get an opportunity to have a cup of tea and a piece of cake with you if you ever watch our film. I promise, you will like my portrayal."
The 63-year-old actor said that his portrayal as Singh is "full of sincerity and honesty", reports IANS.
Ganesh Acharya Denies Allegations Levelled by Tanushree Dutta
Ganesh Acharya reacts to harassment allegations against Nana Patekar, producer Sami Siddiqui, director Rakesh Sarang and himself, made by Tanushree Dutta. Acharya, who was choreographing the song for their film, Horn 'Ok' Pleassss, says he does not remember the incident described by Tanushree on the sets.
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Inside Pics: Sumeet Vyas and Ekta Kaul Tie the Knot
Actors Sumeet Vyas and Ekta Kaul tied the knot with a traditional ceremony on 15 September. The celebrations began with the sangeet ceremony in Jammu. The couple kept it understated with family and close friends in attendance. The celebrations comprised a puja, haldi and sangeet ceremony that started off on September 13.
Ajay Devgn Fan Asks Kajol to Leave Him
A fan of Ajay Devgn asked his wife, Kajol to leave him. “I have a huge crush on your husband. Can you leave him for me, please?”wrote the fan on Twitter. And this is what the Kajol had to say, “No! Absolutely not!”
Pooja Hegde Bumps into Priyanka Chopra in Italy
Pooja Hedge had a run-in with Priyanka Chopra in Italy. PeeCee has been holidaying in the country after she attended Isha Ambani’s engagement in Lake Como, Italy.
I Was Raped at 16, Kept Silent: TV Host Padma Lakshmi
US television host Padma Lakshmi has said she was raped at the age of 16, but kept silent as she feared fingers would point at her for bringing it upon herself.
The 48-year-old Top Chef host, wrote a piece for the New York Times published on Tuesday, where she made the revelation.
The article was prompted by allegations surrounding US President Donald Trump's choice for the Supreme Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by two women, the BBC reported.
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When A Cinema-Goer Slapped Abhishek Bachchan For 'Ruining' Family Name
Abhishek Bachchan narrated an incident where he received a slapped outside a cinema hall and was told that he’s destroying his ‘family name’. He mentioned that it happened during the screening of Shararat (2002) in Mumbai.
"It was a tough time. I had once gone to Gaiety Galaxy to see how my film (Shararat) was doing; a lady came out and slapped me and said you're embarrassing your family's name, stop acting. Thankfully, I'm able to laugh about it today, but at that point, it was not a very good feeling," said Abhishek Bachchan.
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In Pics: Salman Khan Has a Blast on ‘Indian Idol’
Salman Khan seemed to have a great time on the sets of Indian Idol on Tuesday evening. The actor and producer was spotted shooting for the show at a studio in Mumbai along with newcomers Aayush Sharma and Warina Hussain, the lead actors of LoveYatri. Salman Khan, who is launching his brother-in-law Aayush Sharma with LoveYatri is making sure that the film gets a good round of publicity before it hits theatres on 5 October. LoveYatri is produced by Salman’s banner, Salman Khan Films. See the pics here.
Nana Patekar Sexually Harassed Me, No One Spoke Up: Tanushree Datta
After speaking about how the #MeToo struck Bollywood several years ago, Tanushree Datta has gone ahead and named her alleged harasser. In an interview with Zoom TV, the actor spoke about the incident which happened in 2008 on the sets of Horn 'Ok' Pleassss. Tanushree accused Nana Patekar of wanting to touch her inappropriately while shooting an intimate song sequence in the film, even though it was not mentioned in her contract.
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