1. Motwane Cites ‘Kabir Singh’ to Slam Vanga’s Tweet on Vet Murder
The film industry came together to condemn the alleged rape and brutal murder of a young veterinarian in Hyderabad on Thursday, 28 November. Now, Kabir Singh director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has taken to social media to say that fear is the only factor that can bring about a change in the society. However that did not go down too well with filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane.
Sandeep took to Twitter to write, “FEAR is the only factor which can change things radically in a society and FEAR should be the new rule. Brutal sentence will set an example. Now every girl in the country needs a firm guarantee.I request @warangalpolice to come into action.” Vikramaditya replied to him, asking whether this “fear” will stop perpetrators from slapping women.
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2. Thank You for Finding Me: PeeCee Wishes Nick on First Anniversary
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas celebrated their first wedding anniversary on Sunday, 1 December. On this special day, both took to social media to wish each other. Priyanka shared a small video with highlights from their wedding and wrote a heartwarming message.
“My promise. Then..today.. forever. You bring me joy, grace, balance, excitement, passion.. all in the same moment…thank you for finding me.. Happy First wedding anniversary Husband.. @nickjonas, And Thank you to everyone for the love and good wishes. We feel blessed,” the actor wrote on Instagram.
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3. Ishaan Is Smitten by Tabu in the First Look From ‘A Suitable Boy’
Mira Nair’s A Suitable Boy, starring Tabu and Ishaan Khatter is being anticipated for quite some time now. The actors finally released the first look from the film, where Ishaan is seen besotted by Tabu, as they sit inside an old-looking mansion.
Sharing the picture, Ishaan wrote, “A Suitable Boy.. first look.” In this BBC adaptation of Vikram Seth’s 1993 novel by the same name, Ishaan will star as Maan Kapoor, the headstrong son of a politician who is besotted by Saeeda Bai, a courtesan played by Tabu. After starring opposite Pankaj Kapur and Shahid Kapoor, Tabu will now be seen with Ishaan.
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4. Here’s What Varun and Salman Had to Say About Hyderabad Vet Murder
Varun Dhawan is the latest Bollywood celebrity to express outrage over the alleged rape and brutal murder of a young veterinarian on the outskirts of Hyderabad on 28 November. The Bollywood actor took to social media to express his disgust over the incident and raised his voice demanding justice for the victim’s family.
Using the hashtag seeking justice for the victim, Varun tweeted: “We as Indians discuss and are passionate about so many things. The entire country needs to come together and stop rapes from happening. Why is it that girls can be harmed so easily. Why aren’t these evil bastards scared of the law?”
Earlier, Salman Khan had also referred to the rapists as ‘worst kind of shaitans.’ “Let betii bachao not be just a campaign. This is the time to let these demons know that we all stand together. May her soul rest in peace,” he tweeted.
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5. Witness a Royal Wedding in Panipat’s New Song ‘Sapna Hai Sach Hai’
The makers of the upcoming film Panipat released a new song on Monday, 2 December called ‘Sapna Hai Sach Hai.’ The song has been composed by music duo Ajay-Atul and written by veteran poet and writer Javed Akhtar. Singers Shreya Ghoshal and Abhay Jodhpurkar have lent their voices to the song.
In the film, the song takes viewers through the wedding ceremony of Sadashiv Rao Bhau (played by actor Arjun Kapoor) and Parvati Bai (played by actor Kriti Sanon). The customs followed are as per a traditional Hindu-Marathi wedding in the film, complete with the royal Maratha couple taking saat phere around the sacred fire. The tone of the song is mellow, but it spills exuberance through its grand costumes, attires, make up and set design.
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