1. KJo and Hrithik Roshan Will Never Be Where I Am: Kangana Ranaut
Kangana Ranaut on Saturday said the system in place in Bollywood helps people with privilege and repels when it is challenged.
At the India Today Conclave 2019, she said her many fallouts in the industry happened because she was always presented do-or-die situations in which she always fought her survival. She opened up about her legendary tiffs with Hrithik Roshan and Karan Johar.
Asked about not being mentioned on best actress lists in Koffee With Karan, Kangana said, "I don't feel left out. I really feel I stand out. When you talk about actresses, here's a three-time National Award-winning actress. The Mr Johars of the world try to present a list of people whose acting abilities are questionable. It's brain-feeding of another magnitude."
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2. ‘Luka Chuppi’ BO: Kartik-Kriti Starrer Crosses Rs 18 Cr on Day 2
Kartik Aaryan and Kritis Sanon's romantic comedy Luka Chuppiregistered a business of Rs 8.01 crore on the first day of its release at the box office and Rs 10.08 crore on the second. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the numbers, saying, “#LukaChuppi zooms upwards on Day 2... Another strong day [Day 3] will place it in a comfortable position due to the controlled costs... Will cross *opening weekend* biz of #SKTKS [₹ 26.57 cr] and #PKP2 [₹ 22.75 cr]... Fri 8.01 cr, Sat 10.08 cr. Total: ₹ 18.09 cr. India biz.”
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3. Priyanka’s Tweet About India-Pakistan Prompts Petition to UNICEF
Actor Priyanka Chopra has been trolled by some Pakistanis for a tweet cheering India's cross-LoC strike in Balakot.
An online petition has been filed against Priyanka's removal as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
On February 26, Priyanka had lauded the Indian armed forces on Twitter. She wrote: "Jai Hind. Indian Armed Forces."
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4. Akash Ambani, Shloka Mehta’s Wedding: What to Expect
After an extravagant three-day celebration in picturesque St. Moritz, expect the forthcoming pre-wedding, wedding and post-wedding galas of Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta, to have the Who's Who of Bollywood, politics and the sports world.
There's widespread interest in everything to do with the wedding -- from the card which came with devotional music and pop-up elements, the decor, the ensembles, the jewellery, the dances and most of all, the guest list.
Akash, the son of Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani -- the richest Indian -- will marry Shloka Mehta, youngest daughter of diamond merchant Russell Mehta, here on March 9.
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5. Steven Spielberg to Express Netflix Concerns at Oscars to Academy
Veteran filmmaker Steven Spielberg is taking his fight with streaming giant Netflix to a notch above.
According to Indiewire, the 72-year-old director will be speaking with the Board of Governors at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to insist for a rule change that will make films made by the streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon ineligible for Oscars.
Spielberg represents the Directors branch of the Academy on their Board of Governors.
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