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1. Holding Filmmakers to Ransom Needs to Stop: Deepika on ‘Padmavati’
Deepika Padukone has been the only member of the Padmavati team who has unabashedly made public statements on the controversy, refusing to be cowed into silence or making placatory comments. And now the actor has reiterated the need for the government to protect films and filmmakers.
In an interview to Filmfare, Deepika commented on how people from the film industry are held to ransom no matter what the issue was, and how that needs to stop.
2. Is Kapil Sharma Gearing up for a Hollywood Debut?
Yes, you read that right. If all goes right, comedian-actor Kapil Sharma might just make his debut in Hollywood. The Firangi star, who has been caught in a few controversies recently, is in talks for a series titled Comedy Curry by Big Mama Works.
3. Actor Namitha Weds Producer Veerandra
36-year-old actor Namitha and producer Veerandra Chowdhary have tied the knot at a temple ceremony in Tirupati. The actor who was once known for her glamorous roles in south Indian cinema and recently gained popularity through television show Bigg Boss announced her wedding plans earlier this month through a video message.
4. Trump Hit on My Wife at a Party: Tweets Actor Billy Baldwin
Actor Billy Baldwin has accused US President Donald Trump of hitting on his wife after gate crashing at a party two decades ago.
5. ‘Padmavati’ Welcome In Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
Amid the raging controversy over Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period drama Padmavati, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday asserted that her state was ready to welcome the film and its crew.
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