QuickE: Priyanka Talks Women Power; Akshay-Katrina Slam It Out
Stand-up comedian Aditi Mittal hits out at sexism practised by male colleagues, and other stories.
1. I Stand With Every Woman Who Speaks up for the Right: Priyanka
Actress Priyanka Chopra, who received a special honour from Variety during their annual Power Of Women luncheon in Los Angeles, says she felt honoured to share the stage with celebrities like Octavia Spencer, Kelly Clarkson and Patty Jenkins, and feels that the power of women is undeniable.
2. Akshay Kumar-Katrina Kaif in a ‘Martial Mood’
Bollywood celebs are in a sporty mood this weekend. Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif and Aaditya Thackeray flagged off the 9th Akshay Kumar Kudo Tournament on Saturday. Welcoming martial arts talent from across the country, the stars shared words of encouragement while showing off some moves themselves.
3. There’s a Lack of Good Comic Roles for Women: Parineeti Chopra
Actor Parineeti Chopra believes writers need to create more characters for female actors in the comedy genre.
The 28-year-old actor, who features in Rohit Shetty's next in comedy franchise Golmaal, says enjoys making people laugh and would love to do more such films.
4. It’s Just Performative Feminism for Male Comedians: Aditi Mittal
Midst allegations of sexist and bullying behaviour of High Spirits Pune owner Khodu Irani, stand-up comic Aditi Mittal has called out the deeply biased and hypocritical behaviour of her colleagues.
Aditi supported blogger Sheena Dabolkar’s allegations that Irani and his popular establishment respected neither women performers or patrons and routinely harassed them sexually. Responding to several male comics’ boycotting the hip joint after the allegations, Aditi said that the stand-up comic fraternity is deeply sexist and just pretends to be feminists on stage.
5. Oscars Academy Votes to Expel Harvey Weinstein
The board of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has voted overwhelmingly to expel Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein after the powerful media mogul was accused of sexual abuse and physical assault during the course of his career.
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