1. Sajid Khan Steps Down as ‘Housefull 4’ Director
Director Sajid Khan, one among Bollywood’s top brass, has been accused of sexual harassment by at least four women, even as the #MeToo movement gained momentum across the country. Following the allegations, Sajid Khan stepped down as the director of Housefull 4 on 12 October.
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2. He Has a Lot to Atone For: Farah Khan Speaks out on Sajid Khan
Director Farah Khan has finally put out a statement on Twitter, after multiple accusations of sexual harassment against brother, Housefull director Sajid Khan came to light.
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3. Watch: Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ Teaser Is out and It’s Magical!
Walt Disney Studios has shared the first look from the upcoming remake of the popular 1992 animated film Aladdin. The new avatar, directed by Guy Ritchie (Sherlock Holmes; Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels), will be a live action musical.
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4. I’m a “Nalayak” Student, so I Take Longer to Learn: Kapil Sharma
Kapil Sharma took a break from showbiz after a string of untoward incidents, but he is back in action and is hoping to spread happiness and laughter once again. The actor-comedian says he is a slow learner, but is gradually figuring out how to live in the public eye.
"People have given a lot of love to me. They used to ask me, 'When is your show coming back?' and they asked the same question to the channel (Sony Entertainment Television) as well. And so, the channel told me, 'Let's make a new season'," Kapil told IANS in a candid chat as he sat down to discuss his life choices and marriage.
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5. Pakistan Film Producers Association Calls for Ban on Indian Films
The Pakistan Film Producers Association (PFPA) has demanded a complete ban on the release of Indian films in the country.
Chaudhry Ejaz Kamran, a senior official in the PFPA, said when Pakistani films are not screened in India, why should they screen Indian films here.
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