Film Workers Protest Against Pulwama Attack, Warn on Hiring Pakistani Artistes
Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Mohammad Kaif and Suresh Raina (all cricketers) stopped the shooting of an advertisement to lend their support to a two-hour protest against the Pulwama terror attack on February 14, organised by artistes and technicians belonging to 24 film associations, at Filmcity in Goregaon here on Sunday.
Spear-headed by the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), protesters also cautioned filmmakers against working with Pakistani talent or releasing their films in Pakistan.
"The federation won't allow Pakistani artistes to work in Indian films. Also, we won't let producers release their films in Pakistan. The entire trade (with Pakistan) will be called off as far as the film industry is concerned," FWICE chief advisor Ashoke Pandit told IANS.
Anupam Kher Slams Sidhu on Pulwama Comments
In a tweet pointed at Navjot Singh Sidhu’s comment on Pakistan not being held accountable for the Pulwama attacks, veteran actor Anupam Kher lashed out at the Congress leader, saying “sometimes when you talk too much, it can lead you to talking rubbish”.
Prashant Narayanan to Play Antagonist in Modi Biopic
Actor Prashant Narayanan has been roped in to play the antagonist in the upcoming film "PM Narendra Modi".
"Prashant will be the antagonist. His role is a fictional character of the biggest business tycoon of the country called Aditya Reddy. He has started shooting for the film in Ahmedabad," a source close to the film told IANS.
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New 'Sonchiriya' Poster
A new poster for Sonchiriya has been released. Check it out.
The film follows the tale of dacoits in the Chambal area of Madhya Pradesh. It has been directed by Udta Punjab’s Abhishek Chaubey and stars Sushant Singh Rajput, Bhumi Pednekar, Manoj Bajpayee, Ranvir Shorey and Ashutosh Rana. Sonchiriya releases on 8 March.
Kartik Aaryan and Disha Patani to Co-Star in Rom-Com
Kartik Aaryan and Disha Patani have been signed on to star in a yet untitled romantic comedy. The film will be directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Bhushan Kumar. It is expected to go on floors by mid-2019.