QuickE: Haryana Bans ‘Padmaavat’; Arjun Kapoor Bags Arjun Reddy
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1. After Rajasthan & Gujarat, Haryana Bans ‘Padmaavat’
After Rajasthan and Gujarat, the Haryana government has decided to ban Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat. The reason? The law and order situation in the state. Haryana minister Anil Vij shared the information with the media.
And this despite CBFC clearing the film with modifications, and ads in newspapers proclaiming absence of dream sequences. Some fringe groups have even threatened jauhar if Padmaavat is released.
(Read more on The Quint.)
2. Arjun Kapoor Bags Arjun Reddy Remake, Guess the New Title?
Super-keen to do the Hindi remake of 2017’s most popular Telugu film ArjunReddy, Arjun Kapoor made sure the project came his way, even if it meant demolishing the competition along the way.
According to sources in the know, Shahid Kapoor was finalised for the role of the out-of-control medical surgeon who drinks and drugs himself senseless after he loses the girl he loves.
But then Arjun Kapoor got wind of the project and plunged into getting the part, even if it meant putting his money where his heart was.
(Read more on The Quint.)
3. In Pics: Taimur & Lakshya Kapoor Have a Blast at a Birthday Party
Netizens love Taimur. The paps love Taimur. Everybody loves the Junior Nawab. Taking the internet by storm for his briefest appearances, he seems to be the busiest celeb kid who also keeps the shutterbugs on their toes.
He was spotted on a playdate of sorts with Tusshar Kapoor’s son, Lakshya at a birthday party. Kareena Kapoor was also seen in her casual chic avatar, accompanying her tiny tot.
(Read more on The Quint.)
4. Soha Ali Khan’s Daughter Inaaya Looks All Kinds of Adorable
Soha Ali Khan was spotted while making her way out of the city with her daughter Inaaya. The little one had drifted into Noddy land, blissfully unaware of the bustle of the paps at the airport, trying to capture her endearing innocence in their lenses.
(Read more on The Quint.)
5. Trailer: ‘Breathe’ Star R Madhavan Is Proud to Be an Organ Donor
The Amazon Prime Original, Breathe is a gritty 8-episode psychological thriller which explores the lives of ordinary people faced with extraordinary circumstances. Directed by Mayank Sharma, the digital series stars R Madhavan, Amit Sadh, Neena Kulkarni, and child actor Atharva Vishwakarma.
When asked about the show’s premise, the murder of organ donors, R Madhavan was proud to comment on how he’s happy to break the superstitions surrounding organ donations.
(Read more on The Quint.)
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